Here’s a thought…
“If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.”
SAMUEL ADAMS
Ferry Service Updates: Yakima & Sealth Back
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 9:31 a.m., January 23, 2014 The Yakima returned to service, and the 7:40am sailing to Shaw and Orcas is sailing 80 minutes behind schedule. This will delay the 10:20am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor. The Yakima is not making the
Courts Warn of Email Scam Virus
-- from Stan Matthews -- Washington Courts have received reports that a fraudulent email is being widely distributed around the U.S. with the subject line “Urgent court notice NR#73230” (or another random number) that claims the receiver is scheduled to appear in “the court of Washington.” The receiver is then
Coriolanus at Orcas Center
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
Park & Rec Marks Banner Year
-- from Marcia West, Director, Orcas Island Park and Recreation District -- 2013 is wrapped up and put on the shelf and OIPRD would like to say thank you, thank you to everyone for a great first full year of funded operation! There has been much to learn and much
There is No Doubt Orcas Has Talent
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Has Talent Jr. winner Stormy Hildreth will compete in finals. Photo: Suzana Roach, OrcasIslandPhotos.com Saturday afternoon and evening The Grange was packed to standing room only as contestants vied for a chance to move to the Orcas Has Talent Finals on February
On a Roll with Public Library Expansion
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island Library Trustees are committed to the expansion of the Public Library's physical facilities and equipment, staffing and library programs. Planning for the expansion, estimated to add 1,500 to 2,000 square feet to the 1992 building will dominate their 2014 calendar; building is expected
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
