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
Help! My Dog Ate My Ballot
by Lin McNulty As previously reported in Orcas Issues, the ballot packets this year have a new look. The ballots have been placed in the mail, but what if you are planning on being on vacation when it arrives in your mailbox? What if you misplace your ballot, or spill
Letter to the Editor: Protect the Right to Vote County-Wide
Greater control by the people over County government is not what is really going on here. This effort is largely driven by ex-politicians and ex-Freeholders and their immediate supporters to enable the breakup of the county into small districts. Our current Charter permits redistricting only by way of proposition submitted
Letter to the Editor: Dehlendorf Questions Planning Commission Members
Open Letter to Mike Carlson, Tim Blanchard, and John Lackey: Please answer the three questions below regarding a specific CAO-related issue where you play simultaneous and conflicting roles as members of the San Juan County Planning Commission and as directors of the board of the Common Sense Alliance (CSA).
Halloween at Orcas Center to Bring a “Monster Hit”
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
Nothing Says Fall Like a Montessori Apple Crisp
from Teresa Chocano Organic Apple Crisp Sale - a Montessori School Fundraiser Orcas Islanders are in for a sweet treat! The hundred-year-old orchard at Orcas Montessori School provides a key ingredient for the school’s fall fundraiser. This fall, the school is selling organic apple crisps under the direction of professional
Letter to the Editor: Library Expansion Central to Our Well-Being
I am writing to express my appreciation for the many ways in which our library has contributed to the quality of life on Orcas, and to encourage the Orcas community to support the proposed library expansion. For me, the Library is an essential and continual source of nourishment, intellectual stimulation,
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Serves Community in Many Capacities
I’ve come to know Tony Ghazel for the past eleven years through our association at the Orcas Island Community Church. Our friendship was immediately sparked by mutual interests, backgrounds and concerns. As I became involved in the Community and at our schools, I have come to appreciate Tony in the
Hours and Prices Now Better at The Dump
from Pete Moe ORS/The Exchange rolls out more improvements at “the dump” this week, announcing a significant expansion of the hours the Orcas Transfer Station is open to the public. “We’ve heard from a lot of people that it would be helpful if the station were open more often, as
Time Change for Gryphon Trio Concert
from Joyce Stone Sunday, October 20, 6 p.m. Gryphon Trio CD cover Due to patron request, the Gryphon Trio Salon Concert has been moved to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 20 so as not to conflict with another Orcas Island event that afternoon. The concert will take place
Decode the Past: Study Cursive Handwriting
from Bernadette Mason, Orcas Funhouse/Commons Attention Parents, Grandparents, Mentors, Aunts, Uncles and anyone interested in sharing the past with young people; we are thrilled to be offering a two day series called DECODING THE PAST. This is offered on early out days from school and is a perfect fall activity.
David Horsey at Crossroads: The Last Refuge of Scoundrels
Horsey skewers Goldman-Sachs Sunday, October 20, 4 p.m. at the Orcas Center from Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist David Horsey, who will present – The Last Refuge of Scoundrels – on Sunday, October 20, 2013, 4:00
Scenic Byway Summer Shuttle Bus Report
from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership recently released the final report on a two-year National Scenic Byway grant project to reduce vehicle traffic on the ferries and county roads during peak summer travel periods. The report summarizes promotion and operation of
The Exchange Needs Help Folding and Sorting
from Pete Moe You might have seen that ORS/Exchange is co-sponsoring the Orcas Christian School's annual clothing swap and garage sale....WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!! We need help at the school, folding clothes and sorting items; as well as cleanup at the end of the events. ANY of these days you can
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas for Military’s Santa
Bake Sale on Saturday, October 19 at Island Market by Margie Doyle Islanders know her mostly as Judy Wallace, the wife of Orcas builder and Vietnam vet Ron Wallace. But for more years now than she can remember, Judy Wallace has had a Santa's workshop going at their Enchanted Forest
Bored? Join a Board
from San Juan County Council The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website. The following is a list of current and upcoming vacancies: Agricultural Resources Committee
Orcas Weight Watchers Donate 164 Lbs to Food Bank
Front row L/R: Carol Kulminski, Terri Gilleland, Beth Baker. Middle Row L/R: Madie Murray, Jacqueline Daigle, Jo Myers, Eileen Krampitz. Back Row L/R: Eric and Sarah (visitors from Tennessee) and Marj Frankl. by Madie Murray Between September 15 and October 12, Weight Watchers International conducted a charitable drive
