Here’s a thought…
“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”
SPANISH PROVERB
Shaw Resigns, Food Bank Searching
-- by Madie Murray -- After enduring a series of health-related incidents, Larry Shaw told the Orcas Island Food Bank Board recently that he would need to step down as president. Shaw has led the Board for many years, during which time and under his leadership the Food Bank has
In Memoriam: Mary Gibson Hatten
-- from Jan Koltun -- Mary Gibson Hatten, 88, died Dec.20, 2013 in Whatcom Hospice. A committal service will be held in late spring. Born March 24, 1925 to Ed and Edna Gibson of Eastsound, she was graduated from Orcas Island High School in 1943 (see photo), in a ceremony
Encore! Broom-making Workshop at Monkey Puzzle
Thursday, January 23 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Monkey Puzzle in Eastsound Broom-making, an art and craft. Class will be taught by Mindy Kayl As a follow-up to the successful class earlier this month, Mindy Kayl will again share the ancient techniques involved in creating cobwebber brooms
Letter to the Editor: Phone Scam Asks for ID
I just got a call [Friday, Jan. 17] from an unidentified number claiming to be someone calling about my Microsoft Windows program. The caller had a heavy accent. I told her I have no Windows products and hung up, because I have work to do, but I realized that I
Editorial: Remembering Newtown’s Nightmare
-- by Margie Doyle -- It happened again, just last week: a kid with a gun shot up his school. It happened again, just yesterday: a kid found his grandfather's loaded gun and killed his sister. So how do we keep -- our kids in particular -- safe from our
Weight Watchers Thanks Local Restaurants
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Weight Watchers members of Orcas Island would like to thank the Kitchen, the Skillet, Madrona Bar and Grill, and the Outlook Inn for taking time out of their busy schedules to go over their menus. We love all the food and drink items that are Weight Watchers-friendly and
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day!
Sunday, January 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound Join hosts Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz for a celebratory event honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Emmanuel Parish Hall in Eastsound on Sunday, January 19, from 3:30-5:30 pm. This is a community event,
Leadership San Juans Hits 10-Year Mark
-- from Morgan Meadows -- Back Row: A. Saxe; R. Parsins; G. Withers; D. Harsh; J. Parker; E. Derzay; T. Whalen. Middle Row: G. Graham; P. Long; P. Green; C. Gutierrez; J. Murphy; L. Williams; A. Eltinge. Front Row: L. Taylor (Co-director); H. Gladstone; L. Orton; J. Bolwinkle-Smith; T.
Orcas LWV Sub-group Invites Conversation about Grassroots Government
Monday, Jan. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Impact on Issues -- concerned about gun safety, environmental health, voting restrictions? Come to the evening gatherings of the Orcas Island sub-group of the League of Women Voters Those interested in
Guest Editorial: Larsen Views Reality of Fair Wages
-- by Congressman Rick Larsen-- Growing up in Arlington, a lot of my friends worked minimum-wage jobs. I worked at a bookbindery during high school, pulling in about $3.50 an hour during the summer break. That image of a high school student working a few hours a week for some
Loki Meets Doctor Watson
Thursday, January 30, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Tom Hiddleston as Cariolanus Orcas Center will stream the National Theatre Live’s Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, with Tom Hiddleston (Thor, The Avengers, War Horse, and BBC's The
Hawks 12th MAN Fever Invades Orcas
-- by Lin McNulty -- It's proudly displayed in lights at Dr. Bailey's office on Mount Baker Road. It's splayed across the front windows of Island Market, and covers the windows at The Lower Tavern: 12! Orcas fans are planning menus, getting their game faces on, and making arrangements on
Reminder: County Offices Closed Monday
-- from Stan Matthews -- All regular County business offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. However, County emergency dispatch and law enforcement will be on duty.
“Orcas Has Talent” Brings Spotlight to Point Blank Club
Sat. Jan. 18 at the Grange: Youth Competition at 2; Adult Finalists Selection at 7:30 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- "Orcas Has Talent" holds auditions for its annual competition this Saturday at the Grange. The afternoon competition, for Orcas Has Talent "Junior" will decide the winners in that category.
School Board Holds Special Meeting to Develop Sup’t. Search
A Special School Board Meeting with Superintendent Search Consultant Rich Parker will be held next Monday, January 20, 2014. The meeting will be called to order at 1:30 p.m. in The School Library. Meeting business will be to develop superintendent search criteria, brochure, and advertising with Parker, a consultant with
Watch “Train Your Dragon” and Help the 4H Horse Club
Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at the SeaView Theater How to Train Your Dragon plays Saturday at the SeaView theater The movie, "Train Your Dragon," will play at the SeaView Theater with the sponsorship of the Orcas Angels, Sea View Theater, and the Orcas Island Trailblazer 4H
