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
Reimagining Orcas Island: Building Resilience Amid Turbulence
Monday, October 14, from 6 to 9 pm at Odd Fellows Hall from the Orcas Island Library The Orcas Island Library presents “Reimagining Orcas Island: Building Resilience Amid Turbulence” We face an array of unprecedented challenges: A global financial house of cards Depletion of energy and other critical resources
Port of Orcas Hires Tony Simpson as Manager
At their regular October 10, 2013 meeting, the Port of Orcas Commissioners completed their three-month process in hiring an airport manager to succeed Bea vonTobel, who will retire at the end of this year. Chair Audrey Wells noted that thirty-two people submitted applications for evaluation by the commission. From that
Learn Leadership Skills in the SJ Islands
Graduates of the 2013 cohort of Leadership San Juan Islands, from far left: Lee Taylor, Kim Secunda, and Lucas Limbach. Row 1: Cathy Kromer, Cindy Gutierrez, Armando Nunes, and Christopher Aiken. Row 2: Michelle Loftus, Katie Fleming, and Kai Sanburn. Back Row: Russell Guerry, Faith Van De Putte, Sheldon
Apply to Serve on OPALCO’s Board of Directors
from Bev Madan of OPALCO OPALCO’s Board of Directors is seeking to fill a vacancy. Interested OPALCO members residing in District 4 (Shaw, Crane, Canoe or Bell islands) should submit a cover letter and brief resume to: Chris Thomerson, President, Board of Directors, 183 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245
OICF Makes Exciting Report to Community
by Lin McNulty OICF distributions in 2012. Through the third quarter of 2013 DAF distributions are $994,561. “The past year,” says Steve Jung, Chair of the Orcas Island Community Foundation Board of Trustees, “has been a bell ringer for OICF.” The mission of OICF is to foster philanthropy
Editorial Column: Do Island Characters Characterize Island Character?
by Lin McNulty My first two summers on Orcas Island were spent living in the middle of a sheep field near Buck Bay. We lived in a 10x10x10 octagon with no plumbing or running water. We had one leg of electricity, which meant we could run a refrigerator (placed outside),
Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief and Commission Chair Quash Rumors
Editor's note: Since posting this article on Wednesday, Oct. 9, we have received several comments with questionable or unverified email addresses. Until we can verify that the senders used their real names (which they can do by writing editor@theorcasonian.com), we will not reinstate these comments. The comments that remain on
Volunteer Planting Party to Complete Odlin Park
October 26 and 27 on Lopez Island from the San Juan County Parks Department The San Juan County Parks Department invites Islanders to a join a Planting Party at Lopez Island’s Odlin County Park on October 26 and 27. It’s an opportunity to see the Park’s new features, spend
Enchanted Forest Cabaret: Sparks of Wild Imagination
Enchanted Forest Cabaret at Orcas Center's Black -- escape to local hilarity and wonderment! Now playing! a review by Margie Doyle Gold lamé, floating feathers, zany wigs, white go-go boots, broad winks, sparkles and suggestive wiggles were some of the lightning sparks that exploded in Orcas Center's Black
Medicare Open Enrollment Made “Simple”
by Lin McNulty This is one of those times when age has its advantages. In the hubbub of the recent Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA, also known as Obamacare), and how as individuals we may be affected, rest assured that if you are currently collecting Social Security and have Medicare, you
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Dedicated to School Success
Tony is the longest continuously serving current school board member with close to 9 years tenure. He will continue to help create conditions in which children and the school’s staff are able to succeed, that everyone involved in the education process is appreciated and held to a high standard. He
Food Bank Annual Food and Fund Drive
by the Orcas Island Food Bank Board Thanks to our wonderful community, the Orcas Island Food Bank is able to help sustain struggling families until they are able to get back on a stable path. Even though we’re beginning to see some economic improvement on Orcas this year, the Food
Watch for New Look in Your Ballot Packet
from Stan Matthews Watch for this new ballot packet in your mailbox. San Juan County Elections has updated the look of your ballot packet materials. The packets for the November election will arrive around October 22 in larger, more colorful envelopes. Although the envelope is a different size
Unitarians to Host Ethical Eating Series
from Suzanne Olson The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting a series of services about ethical eating as a part of our theme on Community Well Being this year. Please join us at Benson Hall (Episcopal Church) beginning at 11:30 am on: Sunday, October 13th - "Confessions of a
Painting Your Sense of Place
Apples are often the inspiration in painting a sense of place by Caroline Buchanan On Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20th, a workshop will be held for those who are interested in painting (drawing, collaging) their personal "Sense of Place." The weekend is designed to inspire you
County Flea Market & Crafts Fairs Scheduled
from Maddie Ovenell, County Fairgrounds & Events Manager The Annual Flea Market and Crafts Fairs are back! One will be held on November 9th and another on December 7. We are looking for vendors of all types including: food vendors, crafters and artists, community organizations looking to fundraise, holiday pre-sale
