Here’s a thought…
“The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.”
KIN HUBBARD
The Art of Our Furry Friends
Parkside by Jaime Ellsworth, oil From Ruth Offen WaterWorks Gallery is pleased to present the oil paintings of Jamie Ellsworth and the bronze & mixed media sculptures of Barbara Duzan. Both artists, multiple dog owners themselves, convey the love of their canine friends with unique styles that exude
Editorial: Fathers Day Reverie
by Lin McNulty One of the last pictures I have of my Dad: Boyd Kinney, 1923-2008. So, it's Fathers Day today, eh? At least that's what someone, or an ad, or a Facebook post informed me. This day, along with many other holidays, is off my radar nowadays;
Council’s Monday Meeting Has Full Agenda
From Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop on Monday, June 17, 2013 beginning 9 AM in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Steet, Friday Harbor,WA. Special Meeting Agenda items: Long-Range Planning Tasks & Work Plans; Transportation Element; Executive Session to discuss
Cybersecurity: Secure Your Internet Experience
Thursday, June 20, 6 p.m., Orcas Library by Martin Arnold Please join Paul Losleben and Tony Ghazel for a valuable discussion on Cyber-security at 6 pm Thursday, June 20 at the Orcas Island Public Library. Cybersecurity is critically important Our daily life, economic vitality, and national security depend
Ferry Schedule Changes Tomorrow
Summer sailing schedule begins Sunday, June 16 The summer 2013 sailing schedule begins this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, with more vessels, sailings and service hours on many routes. Features of summer service include: Anacortes/San Juan Islands: An additional vessel and increased hours of service Anacortes/Sidney, B.C.: Two daily trips
Celebration of Success: Prelude to Commencement
Commencement ceremonies will be Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at the High School Gym The Class of 2013 at Friday’s Celebration of Success. By Margie Doyle This year’s Celebration of Success “demonstrates the wonderful support our student grow up with in our community,” said Barbara Kline,
Senior Center Seeking Instructors
By Marla Y. Johns, Orcas Island Senior Services Coordinator With a generous grant from OICF, the Orcas Island Senior Center is accepting applications/proposals for classes, seminars, and activity leaders for the 2013-14 year. If you have a special talent or area of expertise that you would like to share with
Orcas Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire
Orcas Firefighters put out brush fire in Orcas Highlands. Kevin K. O'Brien Fire Chief/CEO Thursday, June 12, at approximately 7:10 p.m., OIFR firefighters were dispatched to the Orcas Highlands neighborhood for the report of a brush fire. Arriving units found approximately 2500 square feet of slow burning brush
Ranker-Ericksen Broker Jobs-Environment Bill into Law
From Senator Kevin Ranker's Office In broad bipartisan votes [June 13th], the Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill – subsequently signed into law by the governor – to create jobs and improve Washington’s environment by reforming the state’s toxic-cleanup program. The landmark agreement was secured through the work
Volunteers Make the World Go Round!
Orcas Elementary Students and the many volunteers who help them Following announcements of Spirit Week Awards (can you guess today was "Pink Day?") Orcas Elementary School celebrated its volunteers this morning in the school cafeteria. Student thanked the volunteers for their help in: Reading Singing Spinning wool Science
Eagle Forum Airs National Designation Import, New OPALCO Plan
By Margie Doyle On June 7, the Eagle Forum held its annual meeting and heard from Jay Kimball about OPALCO’s revised plan to expand broadband to members, and from Daniel Himebaugh with the Pacific Legal Foundation about the outlook for the county for county lands designated as National Monuments.
Historical Matinee Will Feature Deer Harbor in the 30s/40s
Sunday, June 16, 3 p.m., Senior Center from Orcas Historical Museum This month's Monthly Historical Matinee will feature Jeannine Lehmann Rodenberger. Jeannine grew up in Deer Harbor on her family's dairy farm off Cormorant Bay Road, then known as Salmon Bight Road. The dairy's barn, built in 1945 and now
OIFR Town Hall: After-Hours Medical Care
By Lin McNulty Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) maintains some dramatic stats, while continuing to experience a consistent growth in requests for service. So far in 2013, there has been a 21 percent (year-to-date) increase in calls, and in 2012, there was an overall increase of 14 percent
Exchange Re-design Group Visits Site
By Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Service (ORS) Chair Architect David Kau, board member Michael Greenberg and sculptor/landscape designer Chuck Greening study the site map to determine the best approach to this ambitious rebuilding project. Looking on are Fred Klein and Harvey Rossiter. Photo courtesy of Diane Baxter. In
Guest Column: Timely and Adequate State Funding Essential to Our Schools
Tony P. Ghazel Orcas Island School Board Director I know it may come as a surprise to some, but our legislature was unable to complete its work within the 105 day limit of the "long session." They are finishing their first “special session” that lasted an additional 30 days and
Washington Congressional Delegation Announces $15.6 Million for Skagit River Bridge Repairs
Murray, Cantwell, Larsen, DelBene applaud USDOT emergency funding to support an I-5 Bridge replacement From the Office of U.S. Senator Patty Murray Today, members of the Washington delegation announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will make available $15.6 million in emergency funds to support repairs to the
