Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Audubon Society Asks for Support to Protect Older Forests
Barb Jensen of the San Juans Audubon Society writes: I know some of you are interested in this very important issue and I wanted to give you an opportunity to comment to USFWS. The message from Shawn Cantrell of the Seattle Audubon Society follows: 20 years after being first listed
Letter to the Editor: Montessori School Thanks Community Sponsors
As we finish up our 16th Annual Holiday Wreath Sale, everyone at Orcas Montessori School would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the community for your incredible support. Every year, it’s a true pleasure to see these beautiful holiday decorations adorning houses, businesses and gateways throughout Orcas Island.
Governor Gregoire’s Budget Cut Message to State Employees
Governor Christine Gregoire issued the following statement on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010: Today I will present a balanced budget for the coming biennium that addresses our $4.6 billion shortfall. It is not a budget I ever imagined I would have to present. Making the decisions we did were some of
Knitters Unite: and Drop in at School Lunchtime
Greg White, Orcas Island surveyor and dedicated knitter, can be found with his knitting cohorts on Wednesday and Fridays at Orcas Elementary School during lunchtime. Greg has partnered with the school and Cheryl Jackson of Poppies Yarn Store in Eastsound, to supply the young knitters with basic, good-quality
Orcas Park & Rec to Hold Special Meeting Dec. 17
Updated at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting to discuss a February 2011 Special Election Ballot, and a possible levy amount. The Special Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 17 at Eastsound Fire Hall. OIPRD was
Sealth Ferry Out: No Anacortes-San Juans Sailings Tonight
Update, Thursday, Dec. 15: the Sealth is back in service. From Washington State Ferries The Sealth is out of service for the remainder of the evening. This will cancel the 6 pm from Anacortes, the 6:55 and 8:30 pm from Lopez, the 7:50 pm from Friday Harbor, and the 9:10
Salmonberry School Christmas Tree Sale — There’s Still Time!
By Amy Lum Salmonberry School invites you to come shop for your Christmas tree this weekend at the school on North Beach Road. We still have a terrific selection of trees for you to choose from, as another load is arriving on Wednesday. Gorgeous, freshly harvested noble trees, grand firs
Grim Budget Picture from State Ferry Chief
By Lance Evans, Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The financial picture for the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system is not good, and Governor Gregoire's budget (due today) may make matters worse. That was the takeaway from the presentation by WSF Chief David Moseley, speaking last evening before the
Letter to the Editor: The Lions Christmas Ship Return
The Orcas Island Lions would like to thank all of our sponsors that contributed to the return of the Lions International Christmas Ship. A special thanks to the all the crew on the Victoria Express, owned by San Juan Cruises of Fairhaven, Washington, and the Lions from District H and
Community Band’s Concert Saturday Celebrates Season of Giving
By Karen Speck Saturday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center a wonderful event takes place. It is the Orcas Island Community Band’s “The Holidays Are Here” concert. The Band feels music is for everyone and no one should be turned away due to finances. The concert
Noneman Selected to Port Commission
The commissioners of the Port of Orcas wish to announce that after interviews during the regular public meeting of December 9, an Executive Session to discuss the qualifications of each candidate, and voting during open public session, they have selected Dave Noneman to fill a one-year term for Commissioner Position
Donor Underwrites Bilingual Library for Orcas Montessori Students
Orcas Montessori School recently received an anonymous grant to support burgeoning literacy among the school’s students. The $550 donation was used to establish a library of 58 books written in both English and Spanish, allowing children to hear books in their native tongue while they broaden their exposure
Doe Bay Plans New Year’s Eve Festivities
From Doe Bay Cafe Come ring in 2011 at Doe Bay! There will be regular dinner service from 5-9 p.m., and cocktails and a small plate menu from 9-midnight. The $10 cover includes live music and a free champagne toast at the stroke of the new year! The
Mal Gross, Orcas Aviator, Dies at 77
Contributed by Bea von Tobel Written by Emma Brown Malvern J. Gross Jr.. an accounting executive and small-plane pilot who set at least two world flight records before serving as president of the National Aviation Association, died Dec. 5 at his home in East Windsor, N.J. He was 77 and
Workshops, Sneak Peeks and Reminder Ribbons This Week
Monday, Dec. 13 Mt. Baker Road & Trail Improvement Project Open House, 4 to 6:45 p.m. at the Easound Fire Hall. Project progress, show road and trail design details, share right-of-way and cost information, and answer questions. Construction of the Mount Baker Road and Trail Improvement project is scheduled for
Community Sing Along to Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 21
Everyone is invited to a community sing along of Handel's "Messiah" on Tuesday evening December 21 at 6:15 p.m. in the Community Church. A small group of your neighbors wanted to sing the "Messiah" this season in an informal group setting and has organized a Messiah sing-along open to the
