Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Phones Out in Doe Bay and Olga this Morning
Updated June 13 at noon From Brendan Cowan, County Department of Emergency Management< According to CenturyLink personnel, as of approximately 7:45 a.m. [June 13], a phone switch failure has led to a phone outage in the Olga and Doe Bay communities on Orcas Island, and Blakely Island. 911 Service has
One World Music Festival: Hang on to Your Bell Bottoms!
Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center By Donna Laslo Get ready for the 10th Anniversary show of Martin Lund’s “One World Music Festival” paying tribute to the revolutionary music of the ’60s & ’70s – Pop hits, Motown, Classic Rock
Free Face Masks in Disaster Supply Simulation
From Brendan Cowan, Director County Department of Emergency Management As part of a delivery of simulated disaster supplies happening on Wednesday, two large stockpiles of N95 respirator face masks will be available for the taking by any islanders who might have use of them. They are not recommended
Everett Mail Processing Facility Closure Postponed to 2013
From Bryan Thomas, Communications Director for Rep. Rick Larsen The Everett area mail processing facility will not close in 2012, preserving next-day mail delivery for tens of thousands of Northwest Washington residents, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today [June 12]. After putting pressure on the U.S. Postal Service, Larsen received
Anna Bolena Opera Tells Drama of Ill-fated Queen
The Met: Live in HD 2012 Encore Season opens with Donizetti’s Anna Bolena this Friday, June 15 at 7:30 pm. Anna Netrebko opens the Encore season with her stunning portrayal of the ill-fated queen driven insane by her unfaithful king. She sings one of opera's greatest mad scenes
Golf Fundraiser for Orcas Alum Peter Rutledge
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 From Justin Taylor, Orcas Golf Club We will be holding a charity golf tournament on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 to benefit Peter Rutledge and his family. Peter Rutledge graduated from Orcas Island High School in 1997, as one of Orcas Island’s best high school
Canine Capers: Means and Ends
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
Mobile Dental Clinic Comes Back to Orcas
From Orcas Island Community Foundation The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on June 29 and 30. The Clinic will provide free care to qualifying community members. Applications are available on line at www.oicf.us , or can be picked up at the Food Bank,
Loud Night Air Traffic Not Related to Planned Disaster Exercise
Updated June 11 at 10 a.m. By Margie Doyle Several Orcas Islanders were startled late June 5, last Tuesday night, and reported hearing and seeing an extremely loud and low-flying jet flying over the island around 11 p.m. Pam Harney said, “It woke my husband and I up
The Week Ahead: Spring Fever Anyone?
Monday, June 11 San Juan County Council Public Hearings - Updates Relating to Agricultural Sales, Recycling and Clarification of Terms,[NOTE: Public Hearing will be opened and continued to no earlier than 11 a.m.; Public Comment has been closed with the right to reopen]; To Consider a Broadband/Emergency Services/Wireless Ordinance [NOTE:
Mayor April Needs Help, Will Appear on Q13 News
By Amy Holstein On Wednesday June 13, between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m., Her Honor April D Bovine will be making a television appearance on Q13 morning news. The will be the last appearance of April in her reign as Mayor. April is experiencing some medical issues and if
Orcas League of Women Voters Plans Movie-Membership Campaign
Monday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library The Orcas Island sub-group of the League of Women Voters plans a Membership Campaign to take place over three evenings of discussion, snacks and documentary movies. The events will take place Monday evenings, June 11, 18 and 25 at
OASIS Graduates: “We Sure Do Need Them”
OASIS High School held their Commencement Ceremony today to acknowledge the achievements of Sheriah White-Swartout, who earned her High School Diploma, Soerra Frank and Sarah Wooding, who obtained GEDs (General Education Development) certificates. Just before receiving their diplomas, the three graduates addressed those gathered to celebrate their commencement.
What’s in Moran State Park’s Future?
Saturday, June 9, at 2 - 4pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Friends of Moran State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) has been given a legislative mandate to set forth how they will operate state parks in a self-sustainable manner. WSPRC is holding public meetings
Homestead Tour Highlights Island Ingenuity
By Margaret Payne Three of the homesteads on the Orcas Island Garden Club’s “Homestead Tour,” June 23 and 24, date from the 1880’s. However, two more recent homesteads demonstrate that today’s islanders are no less resourceful than its original settlers. Kevin and Carol McCoy’s garden is testimony to
Theatresports & Unexpected Productions Return to Orcas
Updated Saturday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. Be a part of something wild! The historical Seattle icon, TheatresportsTM, is coming to Orcas. Orcas Center is offering an energetic and fun workshop in Improv Theatre Sports with Randy Dixon from Unexpected Productions and his troupe of theatre improvisers from all over
