Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
“Silent Night” First Performed 200 Years Ago Tonight
Silent Night" (German: "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht"), a popular Christmas carol, was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr in the small town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria. The song was first performed on Christmas Eve 1818 at St Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a village in the Austrian Empire on the
“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” for Orcas Islanders
Monday, December 24, 3:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall — from Suzanne Olson for UU Fellowship — The United Unitarian Fellowship will once again offer a magical evening of storytelling with Howard Barbour reading Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales. Monday, December 24th at 3:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows
Hospital District Sets 2019 Meeting Schedule at Two Per Month
-- from Anne Presson for San Juan County Public Hospital District -- At their Regular Board meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioners of the OIHCD approved their 2019 Meetings Calendar. They also passed a Resolution to change the frequency of meetings from weekly to twice a month. Board of Commissioners 2019
In These Days: All Should Be Taxed….
Warm Valley Creche on Orcas Island (from 2010) "And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed... "And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city... And she brought forth
Fire the Animal to Heat Up Random Howse for New Years Eve
Monday, December 31, doors open at 9, Random Howse -- from April Duke for Random Howse -- Orcas raised Brian Duke and his band mates from the greater Los Angeles area will be flying up to play great dance covers and original music to celebrate the end of 2018 and
Letter to Editor | Thank You to Orcas Fire & Rescue
-- from Tom and Karen Ritter -- Greetings to all members of Orcas-Fire-Rescue-EMS: Thank you for your professional service to the residents and visitors of Orcas Island. Your work as a team to save lives, prevent property damage and respond to all types of emergencies is greatly appreciated. You are
Rep. Larsen: Partial Government Shutdown Hurts Washington Communities
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. –Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement regarding the impacts a partial government shutdown will have on Washington state communities. “A partial government shutdown is bad for Washington state,” said Larsen. “The childish games played by President Trump and Republicans in
OICF Efforts Receive National Recognition
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) received great national recognition recently in an article focused on the Foundation’s support of affordable housing posted on Inside Philanthropy. (You can read the article here). OICF’s efforts locally are helping to expand the role
State Investigating Catastrophic Salmon Deaths at Pierce County Hatchery
-- from KING5 News -- Investigators are examining whether the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife followed protocol before a power outage killed more than 6 million salmon at a Gig Harbor hatchery. The Minter Creek Hatchery is like a nursery for salmon. The fish are raised from eggs all
Sheriff’s Report | December 12 – 19, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 12, 201818-009340 Heart Problem 09:13:47 12/12/18 Assist on Aid call 18-009341 Animal at Large 09:37:13 12/12/18 Dog gone on arrival. Area checked, UTL. 18-009342 Accident-NonInj 10:01:58 12/12/18 A Deputy received a report of a traffic collision in the 100 block
Inslee Statement Regarding Trump Shutdown of Federal Government
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- “The president has doubled down on a temper tantrum of epic proportions. The level of disruption and destruction he has wrought with his fixation on building a useless wall is staggering. He has divided families and traumatized children, sowed xenophobia and division throughout the
Larsen Calls on House Leadership to Permanently Reauthorize LWCF
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi calling for Congress to pass legislation to permanently authorize and allocate mandatory funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before
OPALCO Bills Going Up in January
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- When OPALCO members open their bills in January, they will be, on average, $9.50 higher. OPALCO is raising rates as a necessary part of providing power to our 20-island archipelago. This increase is driven by the loan expense (capitalization) for the submarine cable
The Holy Dark: Thoughts on the Winter Solstice
–by Margie Doyle, reprinted upon request — Going through these wild and windy and sad days, it can be harder than usual to bear the slings and arrows of daily fortune (or misfortune). We feel tired and ineffectual and yet are in the season that pushes us to be
Letter to Editor | Music Room To Be Constructed in 2019
At the school board meeting on Tuesday evening, December 18, board members decisively elected to construct the long-awaited Multi-purpose/Music Room, which was on the Alternate list of the recent re-bid for the 2017 Bond Construction. The completion of the music wing has the support of many in our music-loving Orcas
Walk Out of Old Year, Into New at Emmanuel Labyrinth
Monday, December 31, 4 - 6 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Anita Holladay -- Emmanuel Episcopal Church will open its Parish Hall on Monday, December 31, from 4 until 6 p.m., for an indoor Labyrinth Walk. Though the outdoor stone labyrinth is open at all times, the indoor Labyrinth
