Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Vehicle Reservations Coming to Island Ferry Routes
Thursday, November 14 San Juan Islands Partnership Group meeting 11:30 a.m. at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front Street in Friday Harbor. from Joy Goldenberg of Washington State Ferries Washington State Ferries (WSF) is considering the expansion of its the “Save a Spot” Vehicle Reservation System (VRS) beyond
Crisis Averted — This Time
by Lin McNulty Water pours from the drain pipe at Templins Square. Photo: Lin McNulty Who was it who said, "Experience is the best teacher?" Recent experience coupled with quick action on the part of the County Public Works, Orcas Fire and Rescue, as well as alert and
“The Hungry Writer” at Writers Roundtable
Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library This month’s Writers Roundtable will focus on the theme of FOOD, in anticipation of the holiday season. “Love, satisfaction, trouble, death, pleasure, work, sex, memory, celebrations, hunger, desire, loss, laughter, even salvations: to all these things food can provide a
Students Plant Spruce Trees
Brigid Ehrmantraut, Keith Light, Jesse Douglas-Sites SJCPW, Taj Howe and Robin Kucklick. Photo by Mindy Kayl by Mindy Kayl On Tuesday, October 28, the Orcas Island High School Environmental Club planted Sitka Spruce trees at the Mt. Baker Mitigation site. It was a beautiful fall day, crisp and
Recapping an Active, Festive Halloween on Orcas
by Cara Russell Cara Russell, Orcas Issues' Halloween cub reporter. Halloween 2013 began at 8:30 a.m. for the Theater for English Drama class at OHS. Pirates, Greek gods, Batman and Robin, and a collection of many other colorful characters spent the morning playing theater games and reading Death
The Face(s) of Halloween
Just a few of the adorable and scary faces in downtown Eastsound for Halloween. Photos: Cara Russell
NW Ballet Theatre Brings “Dracula” Live to Orcas
The Northwest Ballet Theatre presents "Dracula" Friday, Nov. 1 Friday, November 1, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Northwest Ballet Theatre and award-winning choreographer John Bishop bring to life Bram Stoker's novel Dracula with riveting dramatic performances combined with ballet elegance and grace. Bram Stoker's compelling story of Count
Guest Column: Chief O’Brien Details 2014 Budget
by Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue The cost of maintaining the effective emergency response system we have on Orcas Island is a significant challenge -- a challenge Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is meeting through detailed budget analysis and appropriate expenditure of tax payer dollars. The exceptionally high
American Legion Parties with “Turkey Shoot” Bingo and Dinner — Also Honor Veterans
Annual Turkey Shoot Sunday, November 10 at 11 a.m. Veterans Day Services Monday, Nov. 11 both at the American Legion at 793 Crescent Beach Drive from Judi Resch Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 will hold their annual Turkey Shoot (BINGO for turkeys) on Sunday, November 10, at 11
Guest Column: Proposition 1 Gives Voters a Choice
by retired Orcas Council Member Patty Miller One thing the majority of us may have in common is that we are tired of the negativity in politics. I am tired of people digging to the bottom to attack the motives of others as a way of suggesting that they themselves
Guest Column: Former County Commissioners Reject Proposition 1
by Commissioner John Evans, Republican Senator Kevin Ranker, Democrat Last year, a majority of San Juan County’s citizens voted to make some important updates to our County Charter. Specifically, we voted to create a full time, three member County Council that was elected countywide. This is critical as it ensures
Letter to the Editor: Reject Proposition 1
False: "Proposition 1 is a small change in the Charter." True: This represents small change with enormous consequences effectively removing a prohibition on changing County Council districts by initiative. This restriction originally placed in the proposed Charter by the Freeholders, and passed by voters in 2005 was retained in the
Watch Out for Goblins on Halloween!
Even Dracula likes free books for a Halloween treat From Ghoulies and Ghosties and Long-legged Beasties and Things that Go Bump! in the Night Good Lord Deliver Us! Robert Burns There's many an adventure and treat in store as Orcasians young and old don costumes to celebrate All
Senior Town Hall Discusses “Aging in Place”
by Lin McNulty A group of 25-30 like-minded seniors met at a Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, to discuss and exchange ideas for a shared vision of "Aging in Place." Recent Community Conversations have revealed concerns regarding senior issues such as housing, assistance, medical care. It was in response
Frontline’s Blankenship Wins SBA Award for “Revolutionizing the Industry”
Jill Blankenship from the Small Business Administration Seattle Reporter Jill Blankenship will tell anyone who listens that the days of needing a giant office space to house a call center are long gone. Also heading the way of the dinosaurs are proprietary employees who only handle technical support
Whidbey Island Visits Farm to Cafeteria
(L/R) Alexa Macaulay with Community Gardening Leadership Training (CGLT)/Good Cheer Garden; Camille Green and Lissa Firor with CGLT; Barb Schiltz with Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN); Cary Peterson with Good Cheer Food Bank; Bruce Kinney, South Whidbey School District Food Service Director with Chartwells, Inc.; Dana Daniel, Monroe WA
