Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Orcas Voices: The Odd Fellows
-- by Sally Buchanan -- Odd Fellows march and make music in Pet Parade, 2015 The "Odd Fellows" is a name familiar to most Islanders. People know where the building is and they enjoy the renowned Odd Fellows band participating in Island parades with enthusiasm, costumes, and a
It Takes a Village to Bring the Classroom to Salmon
-- from Fiona Norris for the San Juan Nature Institute -- On Monday November 23rd, the third grade class from Orcas Elementary School, accompanied by teachers, instructors from San Juan Nature Institute and a few parents, set off to see the return of the Kokanee at Cascade Lake. It was
Rosario Festival of Trees Raises Funds to Non-profits
-- from Christopher Peacock -- Christmas trees return to light up the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort & Spa during the month of December, decorated by nine local non-profit organizations. Sponsored by the resort, the Festival of Trees is designed to be a fundraiser during this holiday season for participating organizations, including returning organizations
Eastsound Subarea Plan Public Hearing Scheduled
Tuesday, December 8, 10:15 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- Notice of a Public Hearing A 2015 Docket Ordinance repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, the Eastsound Subarea Plan, amending Section B, Element 2, Subsection 2.6.B (2) of the County Comprehensive Plan, adopting an amended Eastsound Subarea
Community Foundation Hosts Holiday Catalog
-- from the Orcas Island Community Foundaton (OICF) -- OICF is hosting a 2015 Holiday Catalog from November 24 - January 1 with great giving opportunities at GiveOrcas.org. This is the third year of the holiday catalog. 25 entries were reviewed and vetted by our committee; 12 nonprofits are represented,
Almost Classical Releases Christmas CD
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Orcas Island musicians Lisa Carter, Emy Carter and Paris Wilson, who perform as the trio Almost Classical, have released a Christmas CD. The CD, entitled Almost Classical Christmas, is now available at Darvill’s in Eastsound. The group, which features Lisa on piano and Celtic harp,
Editorial: Thanks and Gratitude
-- by Lin McNulty -- When "thank you" gets bandied about many times during a day, how, then, when it is the most heartfelt and sincere, does it get expressed? What is the method for making that extra special "thank you" stand out from all the rest? That's where I
Special Town Hall to Discuss Eastsound Changes
San Juan County Councilmember Rick Hughes will host a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 5-7 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2015 to present and discuss changes to the proposed Eastsound Subarea Plan. “The Subarea Plan is a really important document that I have been working on
Barrows Okay After House Fire
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Many many thanks to everyone for your support, donations, and thoughts for the Barrow family. Mr. and Mrs. Barrow and their family very much appreciate all that has been done to help. They are doing well and are not in need of
County Auditor Reports on 3rd Quarter Finances
-- by F. Milene Henley, County Auditor -- How Are We Doing? A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “County Budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “Reserves,” while simultaneously shuffling money from that pocket to another pocket, labeled “spending,” and pulling money out of the “spending” pocket.
Historical Museum Celebrates with Cookies, Rosario Tree and BOGO
Friday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Historical Museum -- by Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Historical Museum -- This Friday, the Historical Museum in the village will be giving cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider during the Artwalk between 2 and 5 p.m. Visit the museum
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Your Care after House Fire
-- from Josie and Wally Barrow -- We cannot believe how fortunate we are to live in such a caring community!! We want to thank you…so many, who have given clothing, food and other things to us since our house burned to the ground on Sunday night. Also..and really first
Overnight Shelter Opens for Cold Nights Ahead
-- from Janine Heimerich for the Orcas Interfaith Council of Churches -- The churches here on Orcas have gotten together to provide an overnight Severe Weather Shelter. In a nutshell, the shelter will be: Located in the basement fellowship hall at Orcas Island Community Church, with Benson Hall at Emmanuel
Thanks Olga Symphony for Music, Memories and More
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center [metaslider id=40354] -- by Margie Doyle -- More, like old-fashioned Orcas-style philanthropy -- that's what the Olga Symphony has given to their friends and neighbors all these years, since the early 1980s, as they play for goodwill
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Kiwanians and Volunteers for New Playground
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- To Members of the Orcas Kiwanis Club, Kids play on the new playground at the Funhouse This past summer you gave a very generous contribution in support of a new playground for the Funhouse. Over the weekend 37 volunteers
Guest Opinion: The Dire Consequences of TPP: What You Need to Know
-- by David Turnoy, reprinted Nov. 24 upon request -- What do you know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? After years of negotiations, its text was finally released last week, and it is truly the trade treaty from Hell. Here are some of the very likely consequences: More early deaths
