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
Gloria! Orcas Choral Society’s Winter Concert
from the Orcas Choral Society Inspired by “Gloria,” Vivaldi’s most popular choral work, the theme for this winter’s concert is Gloria! This exciting program features Vivaldi’s Gloria! with instrumental accompaniment and a variety of holiday music designed to please and delight. As usual, this year’s concerts are at Orcas Center on
Food Co-op Reaches Founding Membership Goal
from the Orcas Island Food Co-op The first membership benchmark of 250 founding Co-op members was reached and surpassed on Tuesday, October 29th, less than three weeks into our membership drive. The outpouring of community support and enthusiasm for the birth of a true full-service member-owned Food Co-op on Orcas
Orcas Schools Superintendent Barbara Kline Announces June Retirement
Today, Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline announced her decision to resign in June of 2014. In a statement she said, "For some time, I have known that I would be retiring either in June of 2014 or June of 2015. In the summer, I decided that June of
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Fire & Rescue’s 2014 Budget Unrealistic
Based on expected revenues of $2,050,662 for 2014, the OIFR department has devised a budget of $1,712,441 which is an increase of $125,388. in expenditures from 2013. Despite the expenditures of huge amounts for capital projects in years past financed by the current 15 year levy, the 2014 budget also
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel’s Years of Building Relationships Count
A heartfelt thank you to all of our public servants that make Orcas a safe and loving environment in which people of all ages can thrive. Our island village helped me raise my four children, three of whom are now off island passing on the gifts of community building they
Environmental Groups and Students Show What an Oil Spill Could Look Like
A new initiative helps map potential oil spills From tarsandssolutions.org Today, Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Georgia Strait Alliance launched a new initiative to study the potential spread of an oil spill in the waters around Vancouver, the Gulf and San Juan Islands, and along the Kinder Morgan oil
OPAL Develops a New Affordable Housing Model
by Margie Doyle Updated Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Where once a single-wide trailer stood behind trees, last summer OPAL cleared four lots for new homes. (All photos by Orcas Issues) OPAL Community Land Trust, which for nearly 25 years has been providing permanent affordable housing on Orcas
Last Week for Textile Exhibit at the Senior Center
Weaving and other fiber arts are on display at the Senior Center through October from Jacqueline Kempfer Fiber arts created by members of the San Juan County Textile Guild can be seen this week at the Orcas Senior Center. Guild members are involved in a wide variety of
Permit-related Building Inspections Can Now Be Requested Online
from Stan Matthews Contractors or homeowners with an active building permit, can now request required inspections on line by visiting the County website. Consistent with the County's inspection request phone hotline, requests must be made prior to 3 pm for inspections the following day. The full web address is: https://sanjuanco.com/cdp/requestinspection.aspx
Letter to the Editor: Oppose Barcode Ballot Tracking
Imagine for a moment that former members of the CIA, FBI, and NSA created a product that could monitor and track all our votes. Any reason you'd feel uneasy about that? The Mail-In Ballot Tracker story: It's about a little barcode, unique to each voter, right there in the corner
West Coast Leaders to Announce Landmark Agreement on Climate Policy
Government leaders from three Pacific Coast states and the province of British Columbia plan to announce a new West Coast climate change agreement at a press conference on Monday, Oct. 28. The following officials: · Governor Jay Inslee, Washington · Governor John Kitzhaber, Oregon · Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr,
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel’s Ability to Work with Others Invaluable
I encourage your support of Tony Ghazel for re-election to the Orcas Island School Board. During Tony’s time on the Board, he has helped lead our district from such an unstable and opaque financial situation that the state was threatening to take over management, to the point today where we have
Jay Savell Earns Senior Center Volunteer of the Year Award
By Jane Heisinger On October 19, the Senior Center held a Volunteer Appreciation dinner to honor all of the people who volunteer at the Senior Center. This was a by-invitation-only event and over 80 people were served a dinner prepared by Bill Patterson. Five special awards were given out. The
Reminder: Monster Hit at Orcas Center on Halloween
from Artha Kass Thursday, October 31, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Benedict Cumberbatch is the creature in upcoming Halloween "Frankenstein" production. If you are a Shakespeare fan, Benedict Cumberbatch fan, horror and gothica fan, National Theatre Live fan, or just a theater fan, after trick or treating come over
Harry Patton Celebrates Navy Day
Sunday, October 27 is Navy Day Remembering a nano-moment in time 68 years ago today, October 27th, 1945. Recalled by Harry Patton USNR Retired, Raconteur – Wordsmith – Historian – Humorist After five months in the Pacific Ocean during World War II, our aircraft carrier, USS Independence, had just docked
A Fall Festival Fun Time Was Had By All
by Cara Russell All the signs and festivities of Fall, including the Orkila Zip Line! Photos: Cara Russell It was a fun filled, overcast day, on Friday October 25, as the staff of Camp Orkila held their annual Fall Festival. The free community event received a commendable turnout
