Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
A Poem for the Solstice Darkness
Darkness (excerpt) by Lord Byron I had a dream, which was not all a dream: The bright sun was extinguished, and the stars Did wander darkling in the eternal space, Rayless and pathless, and the icy Earth Swung blind and blackening in the moonless air! Morn came, and went, and
Actors Theater Call for Plays
It's time for local playwrights to think about submitting a 10-minute play for 2013 PlayFest. Once again it's that time of year when Actors Theater of Orcas Island puts out a call to seasoned and aspiring playwrights to wake up their creative juices and begin work on the
New Recycling Fees Will Increase Jan. 1, 2013
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manger In response to a dramatic increase in hauling costs, the San Juan County Council has increased the fee for dropping off recycling at County Solid Waste facilities on Orcas and San Juan Islands to three dollars per can effective January 1st. The
Fire Chief’s Report, Nov. 13 — Dec. 11, 2012
from Kevin K. O’Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Calls for Service This Report Year to Date EMS 42 562 Fire/Other 16 183 Total 58 745 2011 664 *Year to date responses have increased 12% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2012 • Execute the mission of
Yuletide Baroque and Beyond Features Cohan, Nery, Lund and Tsatsanis — and Jazz!
A Baroque and Jazz Christmas Concert! Thursday, December 27 at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Emmanuel Episcopal Parish presents the sixth Yuletide Baroque & Beyond: Jazzin’ with the Classics for Christmas with soprano Linda Tsatsanis, jazz flutist Martin Lund (who will also play clarinet and piano),
Kindergarten through 4th Grade Will Perform in Third School Music Concert
1st through 3rd grade Montessori students From Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) The faces of more than 120 children will light up the Old Gym as Orcas School kindergartners through 4th graders gather for a concert on Thursday, December 20, at 6:30 p.m. “Peace” is the
Maria Massey Memorial Service
From Joe Massey A memorial service for Maria Massey will be held this Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hall on Main St. in Eastsound. "The Massey family invites friend and the community to join us at the celebration of Maria's life this coming Saturday
The Miró Quartet Gives a Classic Class!
Daniel Ching of the Miró Quartet conducts Island Sinfonia during a Master Class. “What a tremendous experience we all had thanks to the Miró Quartet!” Ned Griffin, Conductor of Island Sinfonia, said. The community musicians had looked forward to their master class with the world famous Miró Quartet,
Letter to the Editor: Legislators Face a Moral Obligation to Act
We must do something. Here is a copy of the letter I sent to all Washington’s representatives: In January 2011, I wrote you a letter conveying my deep concerns about the use of assault rifles in today’s world. I wrote you a second letter in June 2012 after the horrific
Guest Opinion: Mystery of the Coal Ship Collision Brings Up Critical Questions
By Chom Graecen Around 1 a.m. December 7, 2012, a bulk carrier, Cape Apricot, slammed into the trestle at Westshore Terminals in Roberts Bank, just north of the US border, destroying 400 feet of the coal conveyor system, disabling one of the two biggest coal export berths in North America.
Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve Service and Reading of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”
By Susan McBain The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold a Christmas Eve Service at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, at the West Sound Community Hall. Howard Barbour will again treat us to his reading of Dylan Thomas's "A Child's Christmas in Wales." We will close with a
Joe Gaydos Retires from the Northwest Straits Commission
Joe Gaydos After 8 years, Joe Gaydos has stepped down as a governor-appointed commissioner on the Northwest Straits Commission. The Commission, initially authorized by the U.S. Congress, works to improve ecosystem recovery in the inland waters of the Pacific Northwest through seven County-based Marine Resource Committees. Or as
Guest Column: Speaking to Children about Connecticut
By Kyle Freeman, Orcas Island School District Principal, Elementary, OASIS and Middle Schools As we all struggle to deal with the tragic events that took place today in Connecticut we would like to offer the following advice that has been shared with us about how to speak with your children and deal
OPALCO Prepares for 2013 Elections
The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 4, 2013 for its Annual Meeting and election of directors from District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and District 4 (Shaw, Crane, Canoe and Bell islands). No later than January 4, 2013 the directors will appoint two separate Nominating
Editorial Column: Conversation and Action with the Good Hunter
By Margie Doyle It’s ironic that our extended family in the Seattle Bellevue area rarely comes to visit us on Orcas Island — the drive, the ferry, they say in making their regrets. And in our non-retired household, we work, so entertainment of our guests comes at a premium.
Letter to the Editor: Invitation to Witness Birth of the Shift
Dear Friends, You're invited to a special event next Saturday, Dec. 22 aboard the San Juan Islands Inter-Island Ferry! Some of you know that last year I took a course online called the "Agents of Conscious Evolution" (ACE) Training. I was attracted to this course, seeing the breakdown of our
