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“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”
SPANISH PROVERB
Top State Insurance Official Says: Give ACA Time
-- from the Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner -- Noting the challenges that the United States resolved with other major reforms, Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler urged Congress to exercise patience with the Affordable Care Act. “It’s fine to be a critic,” Kreidler told members of the
Editorial Column: Love, Tradition and Reading
-- by Margie Doyle -- Girls in the background and boys up front love reading books! Those of us who love reading know all that is unsaid when someone confesses, “I love to read.” It’s one of the great pleasures in life and truly a key to opening
Orcas Septic Service Is Under New Ownership
-- from Shelley Curtis -- Bart and Shelley Curtis have sold to Craig and Marianne Starr of Friday Harbor. Starr, originally from Orcas Island, is the previous owner of a septic service company on San Juan Island and is a licensed waste water inspector in San Juan County. Mark Chapman,
Memorial Service for Belinda Landon Dec. 15
-- from Judi Resch -- There will be a Celebration of Life for Belinda Landon, on Sunday December 15, at the American Legion Post, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Belinda was a long time Orcas Island resident and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She was the owner
UTC Hearing on C-Link Outage: “Snapshot of Complex Situation”
-- by Margie Doyle, Updated Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. -- The UTC wants to hear from you! Members of the public join Washington Utilities and Transportation Commissioners in their investigation of CenturyLink during the Nov. 5-15 outage. Photo by Rick Hughes "It is most important we hear
24 More Hours Added to Weed Application Deadline
-- by Lin McNulty -- Effective immediately, the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) reports, 24 hours will be added to the closing date of the 30-day marijuana licensing window. Previously, the published closing date was Dec. 19, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. The new closing date of the application window
Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Viewing CANCELED
-- from the Orcas Island Yacht Club -- Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.: Orcas Island Yacht Club hosts lighted boat festival on Saturday, Dec. 14 This event has been canceled. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the public is invited to Brandt's Landing to view lighted Orcas
Deer Harbor Planners to Meet Wednesday
Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Center: The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee (DHPRC), a county advisory committee, will hold its regular public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Members of public are invited to participate in committee discussions; the DHPRC Chair will recognize speakers.
See the Terry Johnson Student Art Show
--- from Terry Johnson-- Professor Terry Johnson students present their work at Orcas Center Terry Johnson and students are proud to announce our Ninth Annual Student Show. "I have been working with some of these people for ten years, and their skill levels are remarkable. They are a
Contemplative Hour for Advent and Reflection at Emmanuel
-- from Karen Russell -- Sunday, Dec. 15, 5-6 p.m., Emmanuel Parish: Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invites you to gather yourself in the midst of the holiday schedule, to draw upon deeper resources as you move through the hustle and bustle of December. Come spend a few moments sitting in stillness
Open House & Food Drive
-- from Carla Stanley -- December 9 - 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., San Juan Propane: San Juan Propane, 1593 Mt. Baker Road, is holding an open house, food drive and raffle. Refreshments and home-made cookies will be on-hand, and those bringing non-perishable food items will receive a raffle
SeaDoc and Orkila Host Family Night
-- from Joe Thoron -- Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Larry Norman Lodge, Camp Orkila: Free dinner provided by Camp Orkila from 5:30-6:30 p.m. "Exploring Coast Salish Prehistory," by Julie B. Stein The SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila Present Family Night with dinner and a crafts table
News from Hughes: Critical Details of the 2014 Budget
-- by Margie Doyle -- Council Member Rick Hughes Orcas Council Member Rick Hughes described the progress made toward stability and accountability in discussing the 2014 budget with Orcas Issues’ editors: Hughes points out that, with the County Charter’s modifications approved by voters in 2012, the county budget
Checks Are in the Mail
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Were you a member of OPALCO in 1988? If so, you may be among the 4,192 people who will get a check from OPALCO later this month as capital credits are distributed. This is one of the distinctions that make an electric co-op unique: it
Library to Videostream Utilities Commission Monday Night Meeting
-- by Margie Doyle -- Monday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library: The public is invited to observe the Washington Utilities-Transportation Commission (WUTC) meeting this evening, with the County Council attending, in the Orcas Island Library's conference room at 500 Rose Street in Eastsound.
ACA Healthcare Assistance at Library Continues
-- from the Orcas Public Library -- The deadline is looming to submit your application for insurance coverage on the Washington Healthplan Finder - are you prepared? If you need help, Pegi Groundwater and Michael Moss, who have undergone a lengthy training process, will volunteer at the Orcas Public Library
