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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Letter to the Editor: Byers Acts in Best Interests of Citizens
Editor: I support County Council candidate Lisa Byers for the Orcas district seat. Lisa has demonstrated her commitment to our islands over the past two decades, leading OPAL, the Orcas community land trust, to a phenomenal record as a provider of permanently affordable homes for moderate income citizens. She is
Fire & Rescue Town Hall Brings Out Sheriff Boat Supporters
Correction: Next Fire and Rescue Working Session, Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At its Town Hall meeting earlier this month, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners, Chief Kevin O’Brien, Sheriff Rob Nou and Department of Emergency Management Representative David Halloran heard from a
What’s Cookin’ at Moran Mansion? A New Kitchen
Christopher Peacock in the construction area of Rosario's new kitchen. Just behind him is the stove area where the ventilation will go through four stories. By Margie Doyle Visitors to Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort will hear the banging and thumping of construction going on, and, just past
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Does the Hard Work
I don’t usually write letters to the editor nor do I take a public position on candidates for office. But I am making an exception for Lovel Pratt because I have worked with her for many years in a broad variety of venues and never failed to be impressed with
Orcas Center Names Award Winners at Annual Meeting
From Orcas Center Last Sunday after the Orcas Center’s Annual Membership meeting, the Volunteer Dinner for Orcas Center volunteers was happily reinstituted. Attendees savored a yummy St Patrick’s Day meal and were treated to a song from the upcoming production of Oliver! sung by Cali Bagby accompanied on piano by
Agricultural Resources Committee Seeks Coordinator for Island Grown Program
San Juan County's Agricultural Resource Committee (ARC), with the assistance of NW Agricutural Business Center, is seeking a Membership Coordinator for the Island Grown Program. This position is approx. 40 hours/month thru 2013. Prior marketing experience and a passion for our local food network is important. The position pays $20/hr.
Letter to the Editor: Come to the Medical Travel Benefit
There is a need to increase the availability of funds to help support the cost of ferry travel for people with medical needs. Limited funding is currently available for people on DSHS programs and/or Medicaid. But, the truth of the matter is that there are many island residents who don't
Update from the County’s Solid Waste Administrator
From Sam Gibboney, San Juan County Solid Waste Administrator Update on the status of the transition of solid waste services, by island: Orcas Island Despite the fire at the Exchange, plans for the transition of operations to Orcas Recycling Services are moving forward. The County Council has scheduled a public
Orcas Middle School Hosts Traditional Spaghetti Dinner March 21
From the Orcas Island Middle School Student Council The Orcas Island Middle School is proud to announce the 34th annual Associated Student Body (ASB) Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, March 21. There are two seatings at 5-6 p.m. and at 6:30-7:30 p.m. The dinner is held at the Orcas School cafeteria.
‘Twas a Misty Moisty Morning
St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshall Lou Milligan joins in song with Tony Lee at a raising of the glass ceremony following the parade on March 16. And so the St. Paddy's Boyos wound up at the Lower to wet their whistles and warm their spirits after the
Orcas Islanders Celebrate State Parks Centennial
By Martin Taylor The well wishers look skywards. Photo by Martin Taylor. All rights reserved. The Washington State Park system is celebrating its 100th birthday on March 19th this year. As part of the celebration, groups around the state are gathering to take photographs and make videos to illustrate
Letter to the Editor: Byers, a Leader Who Listens
Years ago, I attended a day-long meeting/retreat facilitated by Lisa Byers. I’d known Lisa casually but as this day progressed I became more and more impressed with her ability to bring people together and to allow a good discussion of potentially divisive topics. Since then, I have enjoyed several more
Attention Orcas Ladies Softball Players and Parents!
By Justin Paulson The sun is out (kind-of), the fields are dry (sort-of) and fun is in the air (for sure!). The first official practice of Girls softball for 3rd – 8th grade will be on March 25 at the Buck Park softball field. Practice that week will take place
Encounter the Global Warming Dragon
The Global Warming Dragon Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center “How You can Slay the Global Warming Dragon (and why you should want to)” is a free presentation sponsored by Negawatt Media and Island Stewards. The illustrated talk will be given by Joe Symons
Shakespeare’s Coming! Join the Fun!
Orcas' Cast of Characters Rivals Shakespeare's By Margie Doyle Freddy Hinkle, as a feuding Montague, and Christopher Evans as Puck, bring their characters to life at the First Shakespeare Festival, 2012 Shakespeare's coming to Orcas Island! The 16-17th-century English playwright whose works are timeless, will be impersonated next
Letter to the Editor: Hughes’ Business Activism Protects Working, Middle Classes
Our community has a tremendous opportunity this April to elect Rick Hughes as our county-wide council member. Rick brings a unique perspective to the council, one lacking from this past council, and the one before it, and the commission before it, and the commission before that. That perspective is one
