Here’s a thought…
“Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one’s own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.”
SHERI S. TEPPER
Letter to the Editor: in search of 1910 relatives
Katie Morris of Santa Rosa, Calif. is in search of family ancestors who lived on Orcas Island. Whaling Captains, brothers Abel and Albert Douglass in the area from the 1860s. Sister Mary's family, second husband Hiram Crandall and children; George H. Derby, Gibson Derby and Belle Crandall lived on Orcas
Community Foundation awards grants this Friday
The Orcas Island Community Foundation's annual Grants Award Celebration is this Friday, May 22, 3:30 p.m. in the Madrona Room of the Orcas Center. Executive Director of OICF, Hilary Canty says, "We will gather to celebrate the quality programs and hard work nonprofits provide our community and the donors who
Town Hall at the Fire Station this afternoon
All Orcas Islanders are invited to a Town Hall meeting at Eastsound Fire Hall 4-6 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 20. County Council members Gene Knapp and Richard Fralick and County Administrator Peter Rose will be in attendance. The current county budget crisis, siting of the San Juan Island solid waste
Birding by Ear on Orcas May 22
Barb Jensen, San Juan Audubon Society member, plans on a last-minute "Birding by Ear" class on Orcas Island on Friday, May 22. Jensen says, " I plan on doing this class a bit differently than the first class I did on SJ. I've shortened up the lecture portion and will do
Historical Museum Opens the Season with "Hidden Treasures"
Contributed by Andrea Cohen The Orcas Island Historical Museum is kicking off its opening season on Friday, May 22nd with a special new exhibit entitled "Hidden Treasures: Items from the Museum Archive". Since its founding in 1951, the Historical Society has been the repository and caretaker of thousands of donated
Mask-making workshops for adults and children — register now
In cooperation with the Orcas Center, the Olga Strawberry Council is holding two workshops on mask making lead by Diane Trapp, a renowned mask maker and talented instructor of the craft. Diane has been making masks for almost 30 years, and her work is seen in stage productions,
Jordan Griffin update: setbacks on the road to Shriners rehab
By Rachel Meenach, Jordan Griffin's mom Jordan Griffin suffered a spinal chord injury last December while snowboarding on Orcas Island. Since then, he has been in Seattle's Harborview and Children's Hospitals, before coming back to Orcas Island earlier this spring. May 15 Ugh...back to familiar settings once again!
Betsy Louton coordinates Hearts and Hands volunteers
Betsy Louton, the new Hearts and Hands' Volunteer Coordinator, wants people to know what Hearts and Hands is - " a fine, fine example of people taking care of each other on the island." Hearts and Hands pairs volunteers with those in need of limited, on-going help. The
BAC, board and Biz Manager ax school NERCs
The Orcas Island School District board, business manager and Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) took a close look at the non-employee-related costs (NERCs) in the 2009-2010 school budget, and cut an additional $80,000 from them on Thursday, May 14. That still leaves the district facing a projected $419,000 deficit, but OISD board president Janet
Endow Orcas "graduates" 7 non-profits
“A community foundation will always need money to do its job – near and long term.” Endow Orcas, an Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) initiative which started late in 2007, celebrated seven island non-profit organizations who have achieved “Endow Orcas” status at a meeting Friday, May 15.
The week ahead: Islanders' interests on parade
Sunday, May 17 Orcas Island Choral Society spring concert Songs on the Lighter Side. Romantic, humorous and spirited songs. 3 p.m. at the Orcas Center.Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for students and children. Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Annual Meeting. 5 p.m. at the Senior Center. A Farm to
Letter to the Editor: EPRC Open House brings out support for Eastsound as "walking village"
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee would like to thank all of the citizens and participants who met for our Open House. There were displays from the Stormwater Utility, Long Range Planning, Island Stewards, Eastsound Waters Users Association and Eastsound Sewer and Water as well as members from EPRC and
Orcas Center seeking monlogues for June 12 performance
Orcas Center is still seeking monologues for Monologue Night, June 12. The theme this year is: What happened to (the character) when he or she encountered an artistic experience? Deborah Sparks, Theater Productions Director at the Center, says , "We are seeking characters that are: -- speaking in the present
Letter to the Editor: Fire Department expenses cause concern
Dear Editor, I have a lot of concerns about current expenditures at the Fire Department and what is sustainable for Orcas Island in the long run. I have a feeling that it has become to easy to just buy whatever and let the taxpayer pay for it. The Chief at
Mandy Nigretto opens her own hair salon
At Mandy's Hair Haven, "Relax and Enjoy" is her logo. Located at the new liquor store building on the corner of Prune Alley and Rose Street, Mandy Nigretto's new business opened without fanfare earlier this month. She started out at The Hair Salon and then worked at Salon
Doe Bay Resort to Host 2nd Annual BBQ to Support The Funhouse
For the second year running, Doe Bay Resort is hosting a 4-star BBQ with all proceeds benefiting The Funhouse. Adults will be treated to an incredible meal with a Mexican flavor. Chef Abigael Birrell will serve up Charred Spiced Oaxcan Fish Tacos with salsa verde, charred tomato-mint salsa, pickled cabbage
