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
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
Playoff Tickets Bid Over
Jim Passer was the highest bidder and will be attending the Seahawks NFC Championship game at CenturyLink on Sunday! Deadline 11:59 pm on Thursday January 16 -- from Justin Paulsen -- Kaleidiscope Board President Rick Markov and Director Amber Paulsen present Seahawks playoff tickets to last week's high-bidder Wendy
Ranker Introduces Telecommunications Bill
Sen. Ranker bill will have cable, internet, landline and cellular providers paying you -- from Aaron Wasser, Communications Specialist, Senate Democrats -- A bill sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, will bring fairness to the relationship between consumers and their telecommunications providers. Under the Telecommunications Consumer Fairness Act, which
12 Free State Park Days in 2014
No Discover Pass needed to visit parks on designated days -- from Kate Korus, Moran State Park -- Washington State Parks announces Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday, Jan. 20 are the first of 12 “free days” in 2014 when visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass to visit
Calling all Telecommuters!
-- from the Orcas Island Public Library -- The Library is exploring the possibility of a pilot project to open our meeting room from 8:30 to 10 a.m., Monday through Saturday, in order to accommodate people who would like an indoor space to work and use the Library’s Wi-Fi network.
Farm to Classroom Students Learn About Rainwater and Irrigation
Ken Blair answered a lot of questions about the tank at school. -- by Madie Murray -- Students in our K-6 Farm to Classroom project had two visitors last week: Ken Blair with RainBank LLC who enthusiastically related facts about rainwater and the importance of conservation and catchment; and
Volunteer! Martin Luther King Day of Service
Monday, January 20, 12-4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation and Orcas Island Fire Department are offering a Day of Service program in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 20 from noon-4 at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The community
Need Help Buying Insurance on New Health Exchange?
Saturday, January 18, 1–5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Do you need help getting insurance under the new Affordable Care Act? Are you having trouble using the Washington HealthPlanFinder website? Have you tried to apply online and received an error message? Are you confused about the insurance
Charles Does It Again!
Thank you, Charles!! -- by Madie Murray -- The school cafeteria was packed from the first class coming in at 11:30 to the last guest at 12:45 - and a few stragglers close to 1. It wasn’t chaotic, but it was bustling with a throng of happy kids
