Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Not the End of October, Yet: Still More to Do
Monday, October 22 Kill-a-Watt Meter Workshop, 10-11 a.m., Orcas Library. In recognition of National Energy Awareness Month, the Energy Advisors from OPALCO have teamed up with local libraries to present a series of workshops in October to help members learn how to trim the waste from their electric usage and
Trick-or-Treat for BOOKS at the Library
Trick-or-Treaters at Orcas Public Library Kids and parents are invited to stop by the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Wednesday, October 31 from 4 to 7 pm. Join us in the meeting room and
Letter to the Editor: Charter Schools Wrong for Washington Education
Vote NO on 1240 the Charter Schools ballot Initiative this November election. You might be a charter school advocate, but this is not what Washington State needs at this time or ever. If you want to know about what this initiative is all about, then this is what this measure
Letter to the Editor: Three Charter Propositions Empower Voters
I want my voice to be heard more adequately in county government and that is why I am supporting Charter Amendments Propositions 1,2 and 3. Currently Council members, because of district elections, are accountable to only one-sixth of the electorate. I want all Council members to come to my island
Letter to the Editor: Vote YES for both School Issues
As a NO voter on the previous $35 million School Bond , I enthusiastically urge a YES vote on the current School District Propositions 1 and 2, 1. a $11.9 million 20 year bond issue and 2. a $200,000 2 year technology levy. The School District and the community have
Guest Editorial: Be a Good Neighbor — Buy Local and Sell Local
By Nelson Rios Since coming to live on Orcas, I have heard the admonition to buy local more times than I can remember. Buying locally and supporting your neighbors sounded like a reasonable and appropriate practice to which I adhered, at least initially. Then reality set in and I began
It Takes a Community to Save a Life
from Fire Chief Kevin O'Brien From top left: Sue Ordwing, EMT Patricia Ayers, Hatchery Manager Mike O’Connell, Paramedic/Division Chief Patrick Shepler, Tim Ordwing, EMT Gulliver Rankin, EMT Lindsay Schirmer, Hatchery Owners Kathy and Jim Youngren. Bottom: Chief Kevin O’Brien, EMT Cameron Fralick, EMT Toby Shaner, Hatchery Volunteer Don Meyers.
Rep. Larsen to Meet with Vets
From Rep. Rick Larsen's office Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold five roundtable discussions with veterans over the next two weeks. Veterans are invited to share their thoughts and concerns about veterans’ issues and learn about the services that Larsen’s offices in Bellingham and Everett provide to veterans. Larsen is
School-Public Library Discussion this Tuesday
From Phil Heikkinen, Public Library Director School-Public Library Discussions: ideas about providing the best possible library services for students for the long-term will begin this week. Members of the Orcas Island School District (OISD) and Orcas Island Library boards will hold a public meeting at the OISD School Library on
Guest Opinion: Charter Propositions Would Return to the Past
By Richard Fralick, San Juan County Councilman, Orcas West Richard Fralick, retiring Orcas West County Councilman I have served on the San Juan County Council for almost four years. Much of this time your County Council has dealt with the problems of the past. Long overdue issues such
Great Pumpkin Day … Join in the Fun!
Pumpkin fest 2011 -- face painting, pumpkin carving and hayrides in the sunshine! From the Eastsound Business Owners Association Attention Eastsound Businesses! Join in the fun on Saturday, October 27! Your participation is welcome! Decorate your Eastsound Shop! Scarecrows, Goblins... you name it! Help support this truly 'hometown'
Letter to the Editor: Six County Legislators Not Needed
Dear Editor: The Official Findings of the elected Charter Review Commissioners provide compelling reasons to support Proposition 1. After 20 meetings, they adopted detailed and documented findings on a 17-3 vote, and these can be found on the County’s website under Charter Review Commission. District-only elections make little sense to
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes For the School Bond
Our children are our future! The children of Orcas Island deserve to learn in a safe environment. I have two grandchildren that live here on Orcas, Christian and Megan, and they have many years of learning ahead of them in our schools. This construction school bond on our ballot will
Orcas Center Business Membership & Playbill Campaign Starts
From the Orcas Center Orcas Center’s 2013 Business Membership & Playbill advertising campaign is underway! Fall has arrived, the leaves are turning, and Orcas Center’s 2013 Business Membership and Playbill advertising campaign is underway! The folks at Orcas Center are busy putting together information packets and mailing them to
Fire Department Update from the Chief
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien # 2012- 10 September 12 through October 9, 2012 Calls for Service This report: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) 58 Fire/Other 17 Total 75 Year to Date: Emergency Medical Service 458 Fire/Other 146 Total 604 2011 1/1/11-10/12/11 569 *Year to date responses have
Guest Opinion: Proposition 2 Provides Direction
By Ed Sutton Proposition #2 of the CRC proposals to amend the County Charter is difficult to analyze because valid arguments can be made to support the current Charter language or the amended version as well. The intent of the original Charter was to curtail involvement/"meddling" by Council members in
