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
Orcas Hears Progress on Mt. Baker Road and Constructed Wetlands
As part of the County Council meeting held yesterday at the Eastsound Fire Station, updates on the Mount Baker Road upgrade and the engineered wetland near the Eastsound Village Green were presented. County staff welcomed public comment on both projects. First, a map of the Mount Baker Road
Outstanding Student Chefs Shine Again
Once again, ten outstanding students prepared and presented some of the most innovative and original recipes for judging at the second annual Student Chef Competition held on February 12. The process for a student just to make it to the competition is a testimony to howseriously they take
Join “All My Children” & “Naked Poets” at Doe Bay
There's going to be some intriguing folks at Doe Bay this weekend, and not just in the audience. The Doe Bay Cafe is hosting everyone's all-time favorite soap opera, the sold-out Seattle hit "All My Children" this Saturday night at 8 p.m. -- a one-man masterpiece for incredible laughs Showtime
Orcas High Wins State School Achievement Award
State’s highest honor is based on test scores, graduation rates and closing achievement gaps Orcas Island High School is one of 186 school receiving Washington Achievement Awards for 2010. The award is sponsored by the State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education. Orcas High
Google Places: Business Essentials Meeting Feb. 17
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting one of its Business Essentals seminars ... and you're invited! If you are in business on the island, or part of a non-profit organization, you have to maximize your Free Google Places
OPALCO Launches Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program
The OPALCO Board of Directors has established a scholarship program in honor of Nourdine Jensen, a long-time board member and advocate for the Cooperative. The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program will award three high-school sophomores/juniors with a $500 scholarship and all-expenses paid trip to the Youth Rally
County Council Meets on Orcas Today — Field Trips Planned
The San Juan County Council meets on Orcas Island today, from, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The public is welcome to attend. At 2:30 p.m., “Field Trips” to the constructed wetland on the Mount property in Eastsound and Mt. Baker Road Improvement project are planned.
Be a Beach Watcher! Classes Start in March
By Shann Weston Turn your your love of the islands into service! WSU Beach Watchers is recruiting for the 2011 season. March 25-May 13. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by WSU Extension- San Juan County. It is modeled after the highly successful WSU Master Gardener
Letter to the Editor: Ask Community to Finance Desired Programs
To the Editor On a Monday morning one year ago, close to 300 Orcas citizens met with the County Council in an overwhelming show of support for the Exchange and a solid waste policy that stressed the importance of waste reduction. Since then the council has closed two transfer stations,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Agencies Awarded United Way Grants
I just thought I would take a moment and thank everyone for helping us with our 2010 United Way Campaign. We had $142,075 dollars in requests for aid. During these hard times and 2 major fund-raising efforts on Orcas for the Healing Arts Center Roof and the Orcas Food Bank
Orcas’ Nautilus Book Awards Accepting Entries through February 25
Authors, editors and publishers whose writing promotes spiritual growth, conscious living and positive social change may submit their work for the Nautilus Book Awards’ competition through Friday, Feb. 25, announced Nautilus Award Founder Marilyn McGuire. The Nautilus Book Awards recognize print books, audio “books” and e-books that meet the above
Register by Friday Night for American Legion’s Salmon Derby This Weekend
Orcas Island’s American Legion Post 93 will again host members and visitors for the 32nd Annual Salmon Derby this weekend, Feb 19-20. To register for the derby which is open to the public, go to https://www.orcaspost93.org/Events/salmonderby.htm The entry fee is $50, and the First Prize Award is $1,100, with over
Tribute to Dorothy Austin
By Spirit Eagle Early last night, I received word that Dorothy Austin passed over into the next world. Following is my Tribute to an amazing woman who lived with and overcame great obstacles that would have been daunting to most people. She had Courage. Dorothy, Sister of My Soul Warrior For Our Mother
The Week Ahead Promises Benefits, County Council Meet, Beach Walks and Talks
Sunday, February 13 The Kindlings Winterfest Final lectures today at Orcas Island Community Church, 9 and 10:30 a.m. C.S. Lewis “Miracles: the Oldest Truth Makes the Most Sense in the Newest Place. Childcare is provided during the lectures. For more information call 376-6422 . 2nd Annual Seed/Plant Exchange 2 p.m.
Geddes Returns to School
Updated Feb. 13 at 12:45 p.m. The school cafeteria, that is, to once again conjure up an unforgettable lunch for our public school kids on Thursday, February 17. The menu that Geddes Martin, Chef of the Inn At Ship Bay, will be serving is home made sausage links
Bake Sale Monday to Bring “Stories from the Frontline”
By Lynsey Smith A Bake Sale will be held on Monday Feb. 14th at 3 p.m. at Island Market to bring students from War Torn Countries to Orcas Island. A group of High School students from the United World College will be speaking and building friendships on Orcas on March
