Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Guest Column: How OPALCO Should Evolve
by Islands Energy Coalition Thanks to competent, committed staff and board leadership, OPALCO has emerged as a strong organization. In the 75 years since its inception, OPALCO has overcome incredible technical, financial and geographical challenges to expand electrical service to its members. The bedrock of OPALCO’s local success has been
Bullocks Nursery Fall Workshops
Free Workshops and Plant Sale, Saturday and Sunday, October 5 & 6, 10 a.m.—4 p.m., Bullocks Nursery, 890 Channel Rd, Deer Harbor Fall is the perfect time to plant- moist soil, easy digging, and plants get their roots established before summer. Fruit and Nut Trees! Berries! Grapes and Kiwis! Perennial
Still Room in Weather Spotter Training Class
from Dave Halloran Funnel cloud or scud? Attend Weather Spotter training to learn the difference. Attend a National Weather Service “Spotter” Class and learn to tell the difference, the significance of different types of clouds and more. There is still room in the classes Saturday on Lopez at
Letter to the Editor: What Does the Gov’t. Shutdown Mean to You?
To the editor: I consider the government shutdown local news because it's about all of us here on Orcas. My daughter is a prime example. She is one of those furloughed as a result of the impasse in Washington over funding for the "Obamacare" affordable health care act. She wrote
Solar Energy Educator Workshop
from Tina Whitman Saturday October 19,10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orcas Island Library The FREE Renewable Energy Educator Workshop is hosted by the Orcas Montessori School and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, with additional support provided by OPALCO. This FREE workshop is for educators interested in introducing preschool and
Public Library 2014 Budget Hearing Soon
Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8:30 a.m. in the Public Library on Rose Street The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Public Hearing on the 2014 Budget on October 8, 2013 beginning at 8:30 A.M. in the Library’s Meeting Room. The agenda for this meeting will include discussion on the
Orcas Island Community Foundation Hosts Report to Community
from Hilary Canty, OICF Executive Director The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) has a great deal to smile about at this year’s Report to Community. Please join OICF October 9th from 4-6 pm at Odd Fellows Hall where we will honor the remarkable team of volunteers who support dental van
Local ACA “Navigators” Available to Help
by Lin McNulty Washington Health Benefit Exchange website. This may be where you start your journey, but there is navigation help available, locally, from Orcas Affordable Care Collaborative, before you reach the slopes of that mountain. The U.S. Government shut down sixteen minutes ago (as I begin
Tickets for the “Whole Hog” Available Online
Christina Orchid on the set with KING5 anchor Mark Wright on Sept 27 talking about "Going Whole Hog" and other San Juan Islands Greater Island Grown Festival events taking place during the first two weeks of October. by Madie Murray There is still room for more participants in
Ad Astra: Icky Aspects and Singing Aspects
September 30 – October 6 , 2013 from Triana Elan, Astrologer Oh, my. Our week begins with the Cardinal Grand Cross that continues to cause an enormous amount of unnecessary roughness and noise. Once the Grand Cross dismantles, what’s left is a load of planets arguing with each other and
Letter to Editor: Thanks for 6th Grade Field Trip
On behalf of the Paula Towne’s 6th grade class at Orcas Elementary School, we would like to thank OIEF and Valerie Anders for their generous donations to help support the annual field study experience this fall to the Olympic Peninsula’s NatureBridge (formerly Olympic Park Institute (OPI)). NatureBridge is rated first
Critical Area Workshop on Wednesday
Wednesday, October 2, 8:45 a.m., County Council Hearing Room The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding amendments to Ordinance Nos. 26-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012 related to general critical area regulations, and regulations for wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. Staff will brief the Planning Commission on the
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin to Stream at the Center
from Artha Kass Sunday, October 6, 1 p.m., Orcas Center Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. MEDIA photo by Lee Bromfield Give in to the epic romance of opera streamed live from the Met in HD to Orcas Center. Celebrate the opening of the new season with a champagne reception and
Letter to the Editor: No Way to Prepare for Oil Spills
Yesterday [Saturday, Sept. 28] I went to a workshop on oil spills in the San Juan Islands - I learned a lot about the precautions, preparations, and the potential response. There is only so much floating boom available - only enought o protect the most sensitive areas. We gathered in small groups
Medicare Open Enrollment Presentations
from Pegi Groundwater Friday, October 4, 1—3 .m., Senior Center & Thursday, October 10, 2—4 p.m., Orcas Public Library You are invited to a free presentation on the 2013 Medicare Open Enrollment Period. The SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program volunteers will make the presentation on Friday, October 4th,
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel’s Experience Benefits Schools
Please join me in supporting Tony Ghazel’s re-election to the Orcas Island school board. He has the integrity, experience, wisdom and state-wide connections to lead our school district forward and advocate here and in Olympia for our students. It takes a couple of years for a diligent school board member
