Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Breaking News: It’s The Exchange!!
Updated Nov. 20 at 10 p.m. By Margie Doyle Editor San Juan County Council unanimously approved awarding the Orcas Transfer Station operating contract to Orcas Recycling Services (The Exchange) today, Nov. 20. Following the announcement, Errol Speed, Vice Chair of ORS, said, "We want to thank the county for extending
Orcas Issues Enters the Marketplace!
Looking for a job? Trying to find a rare book? Looking for housing? Browse our classifieds. Have a job to advertise? A rare book to sell? An apartment to rent? Post a classified ad on Orcas Issues! We have just reformulated our "classified" section -- Marketplace -- complete with photo
Letter to the Editor: Greg Ayers Enters the Council Race
Dear Editor, The recent election saw the recommendations of the Charter Review Committee affirmed by the voters, substantially changing the operations of our government in San Juan County. No longer will there be an absolute separation of powers, as Proposition 2 grants administrative authority to the Council. Therefore our new
Guest Opinion: Sailing Through Change
By Gordy Petersen I would like to thank everyone who supported the work of the Charter Review Commission. The result of the vote brings significant changes and challenges. I hope we can all join in the effort of making our county government an example of good management and responsiveness to
Letter to the Editor: Letters are Your “Vote” on Cherry Point Coal Port
Come to a letter-writing workshop this Saturday at Island Hoppin' Brewery Saturday, Nov. 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Island Hoppin’ Brewery, 33 Hope Lane, Eastsound Take a few minutes to write your own letter about concerns over the impact the transport of coal through the Salish
Letter to the Editor: ORS Addresses Staff Report
Esteemed County Council members, Some of the information provided in the staff report submitted by Public Works regarding the[Orcas Island Transfer Station (OITS) RFP on November 14th is not accurate or up-to-date. We would like to provide you with the correct information. 1) Financial backing: The amount of financial backing
Guest Editorial: Canadians Offer Moral Direction in Health Care
By Wendy E. Shepard The Library community room was packed and quiet. The local League of Women Voters was showing “The Health Care Movie,” covering the history of U.S. and Canadian health care. Originally, the two systems were similar, but Canada took a different turn. The vision of Tommy Douglas,
The Week Ahead: In Everything, Give Thanks!
Monday, November 19 2012 Medicare Open Enrollment at 11 a.m. at the Orcas Island Library with the SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program. Town Hall with Council members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller from 4 to 5:45 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Discussion will focus on the County
County Staff Drafts Report on Orcas Transfer Station Bids
County Staff Report Makes No Definitive Recommendations On Nov. 14, Ed Hale, Solid Waste Utility Manager for the department of Public Works, sent a draft message to the County Council regarding the Orcas Transfer Station contract(s) situation. (The Council is scheduled to hear arguments by the Public Works staff regarding their
Orcas’ eNotated Classics Publishes Happy Ending for Madame Butterfly
ENotated Classics author Catherine Miskow in front of Pierre Loti’s home in Nagasaki, Japan By Natasha Ashenhurst Santa Clara University lecturer Catherine Miskow has published through Orcas Island’s eNotated Classics, a new edition of Pierre Loti’s The Third Youth of Madame Plum which shatters the myth of
Letter to the Editor: Tracers is Theatre
I just returned home from the Theatre. I can’t often say that. Not that I don’t go to the theatre often. I have been going to, creating, performing in, writing for, teaching, etc., theatre all my life. It’s just that there’s ‘Theatre’ and there’s ‘theatre’. Normally, or hopefully, we go
Rena Patty Speaks on her “Journey for Truth”
Rena Patty at the start of her cross-country bicycle trip Rena Patty, recently returned from her 4,000 cross-country bicycle sojourn, will speak at the Orcas Island Community Church this Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public. Rena has just gotten back
Letter to the Editor: Wild Horses Star in “Winds of Change”
Public lands' use by Mustangs pose challenging questions. Come see the award-winning film today! Did you know that in the 1800's more than 2 million horses roamed the west? Today less than 33,000 mustangs live on public lands. Compare those 33,000 horses with 3 million privately owned cattle
History Matinee: Skye Burn this Sunday
Skye Burn From the Orcas Island Historical Society In an ongoing monthly series sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society, visiting guest Skye Burn will tell stories and answer questions about her well-known grandparents June and Ferrar Burn. June Burn was the author of popular "Living High" an
Fire and Rescue Chief’s Monthly Report
From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O’Brien Fire Chief’s Report # 2012- 11 October 11, through November 12, 2012 Calls for Service This Report YTD EMS 52 520 Fire/Other 15 167 Total 67 687 2011 1/1/11-11/12/11 616 *Year to date responses have increased 9% Fire Chief’s Goals
Artisans: Present Your Wares at the Holiday Festival of the Arts
The Holiday Festival of Arts at the Senior Center is held on November 24 this year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- just a week away! Staff Assistant to the Senior Center Advisory Board Jane Heisinger once again has taken the helm to rent tables at the Center. Hallways will also
