Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Orcas Park and Rec Department Reports on its Startup
Dear Orcas Community, It has been a busy startup for the Park and Recreation District and we want to let everyone know how thankful we are for all the support and assistance we have received as we get the district up and running. It is hard to believe that it
Seek and Find the Magic Flutes, Nov. 21-30
The Orcas Center presents: The Met: Live in HD Encore of Mozart’s The Magic Flute Saturday Dec 1, at 6:30 pm. A family activity reception will precede the screening from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. In celebration of this performance the Orcas Center is sponsoring a “Seek and Find the Magic
The Weekend: Wet and Wild with Local Musicians, Artisans and Four-legged Family Members
Friday, November 23 San Juan County offices (including waste disposal/transfer stations) closed today. Olga Symphony performs at the Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Go to www.orcascenter.org for tickets. Bradford Loomis at the Doe Bay Café! A wonderful live performance by Seattle singer-songwriter Bradford Loomis! Bradford marries grit and
Candidate Filing Period For new Council Begins Dec. 12
From Doris Schaller, County Elections Supervisor A special filing period for candidates for three new Council positions will be held December 12 through 14. The three positions are: Council Residency District 1 (San Juan Island and surrounding smaller islands); Council Residency District 2 (Orcas Island, Waldron Island, Blakely Island, and
Circumstances of Fatality Accident Under Investigation by Sheriff’s Office
Maria Massey pictured in 2012 Actors Theater PlayFest At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, San Juan County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a one-car motor vehicle crash in the 2600 block of Crow Valley Road on Orcas Island. Responders found a 2010 Hyundai Accent crashed into
Guest Column: A Local Business is Thankful
By Nick Jones This year, as we have for the past eight or nine years, we provided smoked salmon to the Family Resource Center to help fill Thanksgiving baskets for island families. This is a wonderful service built on collaboration between our island churches, the Resource Center and many individuals.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Orcas Issues
Dear Fellow Islanders, This is a letter of thanks for Margie Doyle, Lin McNulty and Orcas Issues. Their dedication to getting Orcas issues out in the open, explored by community journalists, is gold to us -- witness the recent months of coverage of Orcas Recycling Services' efforts to secure the
Holiday Festival of the Arts Follows Thanksgiving
At the 2011 Senior Center Holiday Festival of the Arts, from left Lisa Heisinger, Antoinette Botsford and Theresa Boucher ...as naturally as day follows night, to paraphrase Shakespeare. This Saturday, Nov. 24, huge snowflakes will once again adorn the halls, where local musicians will send out joyous melodies.
Help at Workshop for Childhood Immigrants
A clinic for potential "Dream Act" children (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) will be held on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Middle School in Friday Harbor ( 85 Blair Avenue) by the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, the Skagit Immigrant
Now, a Voice for our Ferry-Served Islands
By Dan O'Neal, Washington State Transportation Commission Chair The Washington State Transportation Commission [is now conducting] a new statewide survey on transportation taxation options, priorities and other topics utilizing over 17,000 Washington State residents who are part of the Voice Of Washington State (VOWS) survey program. We are hoping we
Missing Person: Maria Juliet Massey (Updated)
Maria Massey missing on Orcas Island. UPDATE: It was reported by local sources on Thursday, November 22, that Maria Massey was found and did not survive the accident. Orcas Issues staff sends condolences to her family and friends. A vehicle belonging to Orcas Islander Maria Massey was found
Actors Theater Auditions for “Hotbed Hotel”
Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. & Monday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Grange The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for the upcoming play "Hotbed Hotel" by Michael Parker. "Hotbed Hotel" is a great comic farce with a cast of 5 women and 4 men in
New: Poetry’s Pleasures Class and a Poem
A new poetry class, "The Pleasures of Poetry" will meet November 27-December 18 on Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. at the Library with JoEllen Moldoff as Facilitator. Reading poetry with openness and imagination can enlarge our lives. Responding to poems in the company of others offers the opportunity to increase our awareness
School Board Signs on the Dotted Line for Bonds
The OISD Board, seated from left, Chris Sutton, Scott Lancaster, Tony Ghazel, Janet Brownell and Jim Sullivan. Standing behind them are Elementary/Middle/Oasis Principal Kyle Freeman, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Cathy Ferran, Superintendent/High School Principal Barbara Kline, OISD Business Manager Keith Whitaker and Seattle-Northwest Securities Senior Vice President Trevor
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Will Participate in Wednesday’s “Evening of Gratitude”
By Susan McBain Instead of its usual fourth-Sunday service, the Orcas UU Fellowship will be joining with other churches and fellowships on Orcas for “An Ecumenical Evening of Gratitude.” The service will be held Wednesday, November 21, at Emmanuel Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m. Dessert and hot beverages will be
Celebrate Island History with the Historical Society
By Eirena Birkenfeld, Outreach Coordinator, Orcas Island Historical Society In response to feedback concerning the difficulty of driving on a dark winter's night, the Orcas Museum will be hosting their Annual Meeting as a daytime venue this year instead the usual first Monday night in December. 2012 Orcas Island Historical
