Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
NOCOALition Sponsors Workshop to Make Comments in Proposed Coal Terminal Scoping
Friday, January 4, 2013 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library By Donna Riordan We have until January 21, 2013 to submit scoping comments focused on "significant adverse impacts" of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point. The Orcas NO COALition is organizing a Scoping Comment
Letter to the Editor: Where Does Ferry Passenger Limits End?
In its relentless search for ways to reduce costs, Washington State Ferries has found a new way to reduce crew complements on some of its vessels: Limit the number of passengers that will be carried. (And here I thought WSF’s mission was to carry customers.) I wonder whether they’ve thought this idea
The Exchange: Charting the Course Ahead for the Orcas Island Transfer Station
Transport and disposal, services, personnel, capital improvement projects delinieated By Mark DeTray The Exchange will be assuming responsibility for managing the Orcas Island Transfer Station (OITS) in its entirety; this change from County to community-based management of the OITS is scheduled to take place by March 31. In order
Senior Center Has Furniture for Sale
By Jane Heisinger There is furniture available for sale at the Senior Center starting Friday, Jan. 3. It is like a "Mini Granny’s Attic Sale" featuring white wicker furniture and other older pieces. Priced to sell. The furniture can be seen at the Senior Center from 9 – 4 Monday
Yes, It’s 2013: The First Weekend
Friday, January 4 FINAL LIQUIDATION SALE, The Resort at Deer Harbor, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.This is it! 23 rooms of furniture must go. Questions may be directed to 376-4420. LIVE MUSIC, Doe Bay Cafe, 7 p.m. Brad Lockhart and Nika Minn of Baltic Cousins. The show is free but
Help Wanted: Receptionist for Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers International is looking for a receptionist for a meeting on Saturday mornings at the Funhouse Commons. Anyone who is a Lifetime member ator close to goal may apply. Paid training is available. Please call Carol 376-4198 for more information.
Reception for Joe Floren Photography Show & Orcas Island Camera Club Meeting
Joe Floren, photograph by Rick Stenhardt Tuesday, January 8th starting at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, Henry Road, Eastsound There will be a reception open to all for a show of art photography by talented local photographer Joe Floren at the Orcas Senior Center Tuesday, January
Letter to the Editor: An Orcas Island Response to the Tragedy at Newtown
Dear Fellow Orcas Islanders, I write this open letter as an individual, as a concerned citizen of Orcas whoʼs lived here for the past 26 years, and as a grandfather of three Orcas children whoʼve only recently moved off-island. When I first read the news of the shootings in Newtown
Guest Column: Outline for an Orcas Island Response to the Tragedy at Newtown, CT
By Fred Klein Goal: To reach a consensus on what changes to local practices and attitudes we can make in order to lower the risk of such an event occurring on Orcas Island;and draft a statement of that consensus to be published and shared with the Orcas community. Framework: Four
Letter to the Editor: Byers is Competent, Receptive & Committed
Dear Editor, For the past 6 ½ years, I have served on the board of OPAL Community Land Trust, the organization for which Lisa Byers has been Executive Director for 17 years. Based on those years of working with Lisa, I enthusiastically urge you to vote for her for County
Nightime Beachwalk during January Minus Tide
Showy snailfish may be visible at night-time beach walk From Russel Barsh Discover Indian Island at Night! On January 10, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., meet at the county park across Main Street from Outlook Inn. Discover Indian Island tide pools at night! Join a guided walk with local volunteers
Orcas Has Talent 2013: Time to Get Your Act Together!
By Donna Laslo, Event Producer The wildly popular "Orcas Has Talent" show will light up the Orcas Center stage on February 9, 2013 where the audience will vote for their favorite. The winner will once again take home a $500 cash prize! Auditions will be held on January 19 but
“Bounty:” A New Year’s Day Poem
By Robyn Sarah Make much of something small. The pouring-out of tea, a drying flower's shadow on the wall from last week's sad bouquet. A fact: it isn't summer any more. Say that December sun is pitiless, but crystalline and strikes like a bell. Say it plays colours like a
Editorial: Predictions 2013 — Watch the Year Unfold!
By Margie Doyle 1) Orcas Islanders will continue their support of recycling resources by working with Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange and local businesses to reduce waste and make a long-term disposal/recycle facilitywith compost building, metals and construction recycling, and trucking-disposal being transferred to resource-hauling. 2) OrcasNOCOALition, joined with other local
The New Year Starts this Week!
Monday, December 31 FREE TAXI RIDES. Call Orcas Taxi at 376-TAXI. Festive four course set menu on New Year's Eve, Allium. $75 per person, not including beverages, tax and tip. Daily cocktail special is just $6, and great glasses of wine for $9. Luc and the Lovingtons & Pretty Broken
Lutheran Group to Study Speaking Christian
By Bea vonTobel The Orcas branch of the Lutheran Church will begin a new book study group this Thursday, Jan. 3 at 5:15 p.m. at the airport conference room. Everyone is invited to come and discuss Marcus Borg’s latest book, Speaking Christian”. The Orcas branch has, in the past, held
