Here’s a thought…
“The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.”
ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL
Marimbe Mbira and Zimbabwean potluck at the Oddfellows tonight
Anita Holladay forwarded the following letter from Nancy Koenig to Orcas Issues: Dear Anita, just wanted to let you know that Learner [Limbach] is organizing an event scheduled for March 6th at the Oddfellows Hall and I am hoping you will help spread the word about it, as it
Senate passes Ranker's Response Tug Bill
Today, March 5, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, establishing a permanent funding source for the Neah Bay Response Tug. “This is a big step in the right direction to provide funding for the Neah Bay Response Tug from the organizations that pose
Lady Vikings rebound from loss, will play again tomorrow
The Lady Vikings trounced their opponents 37-30 on March 5, after losing their first game at the State Championships in Spokane on Wednesday. The girls' basketball team will play again on Friday at 12:30 p.m. to determine their final standing.
Learn about the Grizzlies of the Sea at Camp Orkila
Orcas Island Marine Science Lecture series will offer a presentation on the Grizzlies of the Sea -- Stellar Sea Lions -- on Tuesday, March 10 at Camp Orkila's Marine Salmon Center on the West Beach waterfront. Steve Jeffries of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will give
EPRC meets this afternoon to discuss planning priorities
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will meet at 3 p.m. today, March 5, in the Senior Center building. On the agenda are: Paul Kamin of Eastsound Water Users to give a PowerPoint presentation on the fir1st year's results of the Eastsound Groundwater Monitoring Network and the aquifer modeling that was
New Lorraine Feather film accepted at 3 festivals — see it in NY this month
Today, Orcas Islander Lorraine Feather, songstress and filmmaker, announced that the animated short film that she made with George Griffin, "You're Outa Here," has now been accepted to three festivals: South by Southwest (Austin, TX), Aspen Shortsfest (Aspen, CO) and BE Film—The Underground Film Festival (New York, NY) Feather writes,
Kids and adults wowed by Family Math/Science Night exhibits
Scientific displays and games of chance filled the Orcas Island School cafeteria and Middle School Common areas last night at the PTSA's second annual "Family Fun Math/Science Night." This celebration of math and science featured exhibitors from the high school, middle school and elementary school, as well as
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin appointed new Eastsound Sewer District Commissioners
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin have been appointed commissioners on the newly-expanded Eastsound Sewer and Water District Board. The ESWD board was expanded from three to five commissioners in last November's election. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the three members of the Eastsound Sewer and Water District (ESWD) Commissioners -- Mike
Orcas' Transportation Commissioner Distler comments further on ferry issues
Last weekend, Orcas Issues ran an interview article with State Transportation Commissioner Bob Distler, who lives on Orcas Island. Distler previewed the presentation the Transportation Commission would be giving on Monday, March 2 to the legislature's Joint Transportation Committee. That presentation highlighted the to finance the State Ferries (WSF) capital
Opinion: Kevin Ranker gives a midterm report from Olympia
State Senator Kevin Ranker sent the following report from Olympia on March 3, 2009: I am honored to be serving my first session as your representative in the Washington State Senate. As we approach the midway point of the session, the Legislature is tackling some very difficult issues. At
School music concert honors Kailley Grantham, benefits all school musicians
The Annual Benefit Concert for the Orcas School Music Program, "Music, Music, Music!" filled the K-12 gym on Sunday, March 1, as members of the Orcas Choral Society, the Community Band and Island Sinfonia joined with the Orcas Elementary 5th and 6th grade strings and choir, and Orcas
Student Mariachi Band performs on Orcas – Thanks to many for their hospitality
Contributed by Marian O'Brien Orcas Island rolled out the red carpet on Thursday night for the Mariachi Huenachi band students from Wenatchee School District along with their parents and teachers. The richness that music brings to our children's and our community lives is the stuff of the heart
Our basketball girls win – Jordan Griffin travels to Puyallup to watch them
The Orcas Island Lady Vikings beat their long-time La Conner rivals in the last 40 seconds of a thriller-diller Tri-District Game last Saturday, and the island's Favorite Son Jordan Griffin saw it in person. For the first time in 16 years Orcas girls basketball team won the Tri-Districts
School board prepares for bond vote: enrollment and finances looking good
It was evident at the Feb. 26 Orcas Island School District monthly meeting that conservative enrollment projections and stable accounting practices have built a sound platform for the school to go out for a bond issue, even in these uncertain economic times. As the school board, minus
Transportation Commission's ferry fix: reinstatement of MVET for capital budget, increase tariffs for operations' overruns
Bob Distler, Orcas Island resident and member of the State Transportation Commission, will join his fellow Commissioners on Monday, March 2, to tell the Legislature of the Commission’s recommendations for resolving the chronic ferry funding shortfall, as tasked by the 2007 State Legislature in ESHB 2358. The
The week ahead: start with music, close with computers
Sunday, March 1 Music Advocacy Guild (MAG) concert, 3 p.m. at the Orcas School K-8 gym. Featuring the 5th and 6th grade strings and choir and Island Sinfonia, Orcas Choral Society and the Orcas Island Community Band. Reception follows. Call 376-5946 for further information. "Wait Until Dark" closing
