Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Unitarian Universalist Service on Buddhism with Gregory Kramer this Sunday
Lenten Service & Soup Celebration planned for March 13 By Susan McBain The March 10 service of the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will offer a presentation by Gregory Kramer on Buddhism. Kramer is the author of Insight Dialogue: The Interpersonal Path to Freedom, which presents the central Buddhist teaching
Update from The Exchange: Status of Contract, Reuse and Site Cleanup
From The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director The Exchange is working diligently with the County on finalizing the contract for operating the Orcas Island Transfer Station. The expected date for the hand-off from the County to The Exchange is April 30th. We anticipate posting two positions – Scalehouse
Auditions for PlayFest: Your Stage Debut Awaits!
Sunday March 17, 6-8 pm—or Wednesday March 20, 7-9 pm If you have ever been to see a play at The Grange, you know what a special place it is. The atmosphere that The Actors Theater of Orcas Island provides its actors and audiences is enjoyable, intimate, warm, fun and
Cope with Cancer — Support Group Meeting
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm, in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. At our informal meetings you'll have a chance to share your experiences, problems, and feelings with those who are currently going through treatment, or those
National Conservation Area for San Juans Proposed in U.S. Congress
Legislation would designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land a National Conservation Area From Senator Maria Cantwell’s Press Office Today, [March 7} the Northwest Washington Congressional delegation introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and House to designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land on the San Juan
Grange “Revival” to Kick Off with Potluck
Saturday, March 9 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Orcas Grange By Margie Doyle Several Orcas Islanders have put their heads together and think others may share their passion to revitalize the Orcas Grange. Michael Greenberg, Learner Limbach and Leslie Seamans, current Grange Master, agreed to work with "a group
Senior Project: When Passions Converge
by Lin McNulty Addie Newcombe is passionate about her chosen Senior Project. When Orcas High School Senior Addie Newcombe selected her Senior Project, there was not much doubt that she would choose something to incorporate her passion for the Spanish language. "I love Spanish more than English," she
Letter to the Editor: A Lifetime Treasure
Dear Editor: On Sunday afternoon the third of March I had an epiphany moment – a truly genuine heart-warmer. There in the old gym on Orcas was the soul of smalltown USA. Musicians of every size, shape and age – and a matching audience paying homage to all that talent.
Editorial: Like It or Not, We Need to Work Together
Orcas Issues States Election Season Policy Readers who scroll down the sidebar (Patience, please, a redesign is coming this spring) will find a link "About" that describes the guiding spirits behind Orcas Issues, News and Views. It reads, in part, Orcas Issues "promotes internet citizen journalism that adheres to journalistic ethics of
How Are We Doing? A Quarterly Review of County Finances
By County Auditor F. Milene Henley Fourth quarter 2012 I’ve often waited in Council Chambers while some room-filling discussion of land use or roads projects or open space programs finishes up. Then when I step up to talk about the County budget, the room clears like a bad wind had
Friends of Moran Plan an Elevating Celebration
By Michel Vekved The Tower at Mount Constitution. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor To celebrate the Centennial of state parks, Friends of Moran is organizing a photographic birthday event. Martin Taylor will be flying with Brent McDonald around the Summit of Mt. Constitution at 11 am on March
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s a Proven Leader
I support Lovel Pratt because of her proven record of working for all islanders. Her work for the Lopez solid waste solution was critical. Lovel has a depth of knowledge on the county wide issues which comes from her willingness to listen and her experiences of raising her family in
Buzzer Beater Closes March Madness Game
By Tim Hance This last weekend was a real thriller! Here’s the video that captured a very special moment in the boys’ game: OCSMarchMadness3/3/13. The OCS Saints’ Boys and Girls Basketball Clubs faced off against stiff competition from select mainland teams this past weekend at the Island March Madness Tournament
County’s Transportation Plan Update: Be Part of the Process
Public Meetings on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands The Transportation Element, a vital element of the County’s Comprehensive Plan is being updated with new inventories, levels of service, and goals and policies. SJC code 18.60.200 concurrency regulations are also being updated. Please come to a public meeting to learn
Planning Review Committee Poised to Act on Streetscapes and Sub-area Plans
Thursday, March 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle When the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets tomorrow they will discuss the continued momentum of the Streetscape Plan and the Eastsound Sub-area Plan update. The Streetscape Plan, to develop sidewalks and curbs on
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Defends Council Positions
My opponent in the County Council election, Bob Jarman, recently wrote that my actions on the previous Council lacked “fiscal responsibility and accountability.” While I am pleased that he is on track for recovery from his recent cardiac surgery, he is clearly off-track in his accusations of me. The Facts:
