Here’s a thought…
“The less a statesman amounts to, the more he loves the flag.”
KIN HUBBARD
State Budget: Democrats Compromise; Cut School Funding
By John Stang Crosscut.com Democrats will give up roughly 78 percent of the new tax revenue that they originally wanted in order to reach a budget compromise with the Republican-oriented Senate. It's hard to say what the Senate's Majority Coalition Caucus — 23 Republicans and two Democrats— thinks about the
Kenneth David Nisbet 1942 – 2013
Ken Nisbet (Nester Ned Nightowl), at bat From Polly Sanford Kenneth David Nisbet, aka Nester Ned Nightowl, 71, died at home in Kauai, Hawaii on May 20th from complications of throat cancer. Born May 5, 1942 Ken’s early years were spent in Southern California. Until a short time
Wally Gudgell Steps Down from SeaDoc
After 14 years, Wally Gudgell leaves the SeaDoc board From the SeaDoc Society (seadocsociety.org) Wally Gudgell, one of SeaDoc's founding board members, has recently stepped down from the Board of Directors. Gary Davis, SeaDoc Board Chair, says: "The SeaDoc Society is a group of people passionately committed to
Letter to the Editor: Teachers Thank Volunteers
Andrea Cohen, artist, works with First Grader Thank you so much to all of the volunteers in our community who make a difference in our schools. Because of parent / community volunteers our school is a better place! Become involved just as Deb Jones and Andrea Cohen did
Donating Blood Has Benefits
by Cara Russell Thursday, June 6, 12-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station When I was a child, sometimes my dad would come home in the evening with a small gauze-bandage wrapped around his right elbow. When I asked him what it was for, he told me that he had just donated
Eastsound Planning Looks at New Development and Allowing Kiosks
Thursday, June 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At tomorrow’s Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting the county advisory committee members will review plans to clear and grading a large lot in Eastsound’s sevice light industrial zone, to add a roof
Letter to the Editor: School Music Matters!
Updated June 5 at 6 p.m. Last Thursday’s Orcas High School Spring Concert was a triumph for its participating music students, their teachers Pamela Wright and Martin Lund, the audience and for all community school music supporters. It was an evening of exciting, joyful and creative music. Twenty years ago
Dr. Jim Litch to Discuss Two Cancer Screenings
Thursday June 13, 5 p.m. at Community Church By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will host Dr. Jim Litch at their June meeting. He will discuss two cancer screening tests, the mammogram for women and the prostate screening test for men. Dr. Oz recently wrote in an article for AARP,
Soon To Be Time for Solstice “Creatures”
from Laura Gibbons Solstice Parade showcases Orcas creative spirit. Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 15th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday June 22nd at noon in Eastsound. The theme this year is “Creatures!”. The always colorful, whimsical procession will once again
Truck-A-Palooza/Young Eagles Bring a Bunch of Fun to Airport on Saturday
from Orcas Family Health We are really excited for this fun event on Saturday. Families who attend always seem to have lots of fun. Truck- A-Palooza is an event where members of the community volunteer their time to bring all kinds of vehicles to the airport and we open the
Letter to the Editor: Bite of Orcas a Big Success
With a little luck from the weather, the participation of Orcas' excellent food vendors and the large number of satisfied diners they served, The 18th Annual Bite of Orcas was once again a huge success. The Bite is a major fundraiser for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and the only
“What If…?” Medical Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Wednesday, June 5, 1—3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center (Part One) By Marla Johns, Director, Orcas Island Senior Services Orcas Fire and Rescue, Hearts & Hands, Orcas Medical Foundation, Lahari and the Senior Center team up to help you prepare for an emergency! Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Hearts & Hands,
Jan Koltun and Her Bear To Go on “Roadshow”
Jan Koltun-Titus with her Inuit dancing bear "Charleston" By Margie Doyle Jan Koltun-Titus, her husband Jack, and her Inuit Bear sculpture "Charleston" will travel to Boise, Idaho next month for an appearance on the public television series, "Antiques Road Show." Jan, who grew up on Orcas Island, living
Mindy Kayl Earns Land Development Expertise
On May 9th of 2013, Mindy Kayl completed the Department of Ecology training for determining Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Currently, shoreline regulations base development setbacks on the OHWM. The OHWM is different from "high tide" and the "mean high tide," which are terms often used to describe various elevations
Carl Buttke and Lee Phillips Featured at Orcas Center Lobby Gallery
The paintings of Carl Buttke and wood sculptures of Lee Phillips will be on view at the Orcas Center Lobby Gallery the next month Watercolor paintings by Carl Buttke and wood sculptures by Lee Phillips will be on display at the Orcas Center Lobby Gallery during June and
