Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
OPALCO Members Turn Energy Efficiency Measures Into Big Savings!
OPALCO reported 1,181,291 kWh of implemented energy savings for 2010 to Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), who administers and funds OPALCO’s conservation program. This includes residential and commercial savings and equates to about $82,690 given an average rate of $.07/kWh (including residential and commercial rates). “The typical residential member uses about 1000 kWh/month”
Emma Smith Brings the Young World to Orcas
Orcas Island's Emma Smith brought a group of young people from around the world, students with her at United World College's campus in New Mexico to speak to island students at Orcas Center today. Achmed and Malak from Palestine, Ofir from Israel Safa from Yemen, Robin from Malaysia
Clarion Call to Orcas Booklovers
By Alan Lichter Our Orcas Library is on the move to further upgrade and develop its noteworthy holdings of adult materials, and is inviting bookworms, book maniacs, bookish folks, highbrows, lowbrows, middlebrows, bookwonks, and booknerds to join its new Collection Management Committee. Each committee member will assume responsibility for a
Crossroads Lecture Addresses the “Economic Mess”
This Friday the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series presents Ned Brines, one of the country's top fund managers, speaking on the topic "The Economy: How Do We Get out of this Mess?" A noted financial blogger, asset manager and frequent media guest, Brines addresses the questions: How did we get in
Day by day, in every way. . .
. . . I am getting better and better. Another week of almost all good news. Definitely getting stronger, and have been able to work longer and more effectively. Only thing I haven't seen is weight gain. This stuff I'm getting through the tube makes me nauseous when I overdo
Writers Roundtable Explores Metaphor
Updated March 12 at 9 a.m. Writer’s Roundtable on Saturday, March 12th will feature a discussion on "The Delight of the Unexpected: Waking Up Your Writing With Metaphor." The Roundtable takes place in the conference room of the Orcas Public LIbrary, from 1 to 3 p.m. “Metaphor is an act
OPAL Housing Sites, Clean Water Projects and Waste Disposal Reviewed by EPRC
At their regular meeting on March 3, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) weighed in on the most recent acquisition by OPAL, the “Baker House” that was moved last weekend from the west side of the airport to Oberon Meadows. OPAL Director Lisa Byers came before the review board with
Canoe Island French Camp Offers Gourmet Dessert Classes
Pâtisserie By the Sea Benefits French Camp Scholarships – Sign up by March 15 and save $200! Canoe Island French Camp has a new and exciting scholarship fund benefit this spring, "The Art of French Pastry and Chocolate: A Scholarship Fund Benefit for Canoe Island French Camp." At
EDC Plans Orcas Workshop on HUBZone & Government Contracts
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Are you interested in doing business with the government? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a two-hour seminar on Orcas Island, which will provide information on the goods and services that state and federal agencies buy and how they
The Week Ahead is Chock-a-Block Full of Activities
Monday, March 7 CPR Class 7-10 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall. You owe it to yourself (and family) to enroll in this free class. A chance to learn from our Paramedics and EMT's all about life-saving practices you can put to use. Plenty of space available for this class.Call 376-2331.
Artsmith Salon Welcomes Back Drew Dillhunt
Poet Drew Dillhunt will read his work at the Artsmith Salon Series Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at FIRE Smokehouse and Grill. Dillhunt, who lives in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, is returning to read at the Artsmith Salon Series after a popular reading last year.
Guest Opinion: Public Works Fails to Deal with Recycling Solutions
By Frank Penwell President, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) Dear County Council, The County's management and financial issues, regarding Solid Waste and recycling, are in need of help. I offer the following thoughts for you to consider: 1.) Our County has made recycling more expensive than getting rid of
Come to a Cayou Cove Restoration Work Party
From People for Puget Sound People For Puget Sound will be partnering with local landowners Bob and Meg Connor to conduct three work parties in March 2011 at the Cayou Valley Lagoon in Deer Harbor. Join us on one or more of the following days: Wednesday, March 16: 10 AM
Editorial: Let Your Voice Be Heard (Whether You Have Perfect Pitch or Not)
The electorate has twice turned down a school bond for repairs and reconstruction of public school buildings. Citing the economic downturn, many bond opponents say the school district is asking for too much of their income. As I consider the Orcas Island School District, despite the failure of the two
New Contract Could Save WSF $10 Million Annually
From the Associated Press After months of "tough" negotiations, a tentative agreement in the next ferry workers contract has been reached, saving the state $10 million annually, Gov. Chris Gregoire and a union leader said Friday, March 4. Details were sparse on the agreement, but Gregoire and labor representative Tim
Guest Opinion: Music Matters!
By Marilyn Anderson Last month, intrigued by the title of a workshop being given in Bellevue prior to the National Association of Music Educators, National Conference meeting, I signed up to attend the workshop. The Title was “Advocacy: Building Local Music Education Coalitions” and it sounded very pertinent to what
