Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
Ferry Alert: Elwha Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 4:07 p.m., January 3: Due to a disabled vehicle onboard the Elwha it is running 25 minutes late. This has affected the 3:35pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas. This will also affect the 4:30pm sailing from Shaw and the 5:10pm sailing
Parent-Community Meeting for Supt. Search
-- from Barbara Kline, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- The members of the Orcas Island School District Board are beginning their search for a new superintendent and want your input on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the school library. Our Superintendent Search Consultant, Rich Parker, will be present to
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys First Show of 2014
Sat., Jan., 11, 6-8 p.m., Random Howse -- from Anita Orne -- Random Howse welcomes JP and the OK Rhythm Boys. Brush off the winter blues, relax after the busy holiday season, and come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at their first performance of the new
Commissioners Reach Consensus on Fire Levy
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its Special Meeting on Monday, Dec.30, the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners reached consensus on the 2015 levy amount and term of levy after discussion amongst themselves, with Orcas Fire and Rescue staff and volunteers, and with the public. The $2,048,000 approved levy equals $1.05431
Support Group Welcomes All Touched by Cancer
Thursday, January 9 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- If you have received a diagnosis of cancer, you already are a Survivor. No matter where you are on the journey to recovery, you are a Survivor. The Cancer Support Group
Improv Duo Taking Orcas by Storm
Sat., Jan. 4, 9 p.m., Random Howse -- by Cara Russell -- The improv duo known as Little North Korea will be returning to the Stage at Random Howse this Saturday January 4th for a show at 9pm. LNK, made up of Orcas-raised Audra Goffeney and Peter Vinson, had performed
Oops! Did You Forget to Sign-up?
It's Not Too Late -- by Lin McNulty -- If, in the holiday rush, you forgot to signup for ObamaCare, there is still time. It's just that your coverage did not start on January 1. Local Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) Pegi Groundwater says she and her husband have
An (Un)Forgettable New Year’s Eve
–by Cara Russell – New Years Eve with Audra Goffeney, Kira Bradshaw, Cara Russell, and Gillian Smith. Photo: Not from Cara's camera Toward the end of December I usually find it a little difficult to get into the celebrating mood. This time of year I always feel like
Seaview to Host Tuck & Patti
Sat., Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., SeaView Theatre -- from Donna Laslo -- "One of the best duos on the planet" —Bobby McFerrin Tuck & Patti features vocalist Patti Cathcart and Tuck Andress on guitar. Come celebrate the new year! Renowned jazz duo Tuck and Patti will turn up
Eric Eagan Accepted for PLU Honor Band
-- from Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group -- Eric Eagan has earned a spot in the Pacific Lutheran University High School Honor Band. Eric Eagan, a senior at Orcas High School, has come a long way since he started playing clarinet in the 5th grade. One of
Predictions 2014: the Sun Will Shine on Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) will fine CenturyLink for its communication failures in the November cable break; Madrona Point will open up again thanks to work of John Campbell and Peter Fisher in establishing good relations between the County Council and the Lummi Nation;
Poets Teaching Poets and “The First of January”
"Poets Teaching Poets," a class for poets and lovers of poetry will be held six Tuesdays beginning January 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library JoEllen Moldoff will facilitate. She says, " We will continue to explore the work of a different contemporary poet each week: reading
School Board Starts Superintendent Search Process
-- by Margie Doyle -- At a special meeting of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board on Monday, Dec. 30, four board members and district administrative assistant Cathy Ferran met with consultant Rich Parker to begin the first phase of the search for a new district superintendent. (Board member
Will Your 2014 Begin With a Plunge?
Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 11 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Martin Taylor -- Last year's photographer braved the cold depths to take photographs from 30 feet out in the lake. Photo: Marten Jager Start the New Year with a jolt! Take part in a wonderful Orcas Tradition—Orcas Island
When Congressional Inaction Strikes Home
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Islander Ethna Flanagan having to consider moving off island to find employment. Being one in a million is often considered a compliment. But being one of 1.3 million is not a comfortable spot when that's the number of people nationwide who have
Chickenpox Outbreak on Orcas
-- from Frank James, MD, County Health Officer, via Bob Jarman -- There is an active chickenpox outbreak currently in a preschool facility on Orcas Island. There are currently six cases in children and one adult case. Chickenpox can be a mild disease but occasionally can require advanced care and
