Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Orcas Music Students Perform at Regional Honor Festival
Brigid Ehrmantraut, Emy Carter, Paris Wilson, Wylie Kau, Christian Bailey, Michael Harlow, Anthony Kaskurs and Zach Waage represented Orcas Island at the Senior Honor Festival in Blaine. By Kristen Wilson for the Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Orcas High School was well-represented by eight members of Pamela Wright’s High
Letter to the Editor: On Orcas, Every Day is Philanthropy Day
To the editor- Orcas is truly a remarkable place to call home. Neighbors helping neighbors is our credo. When one struggles, several others step forward to lend a hand. We have developed a strong network of nonprofits, churches, and civic organizations to knit a strong, supportive and welcoming community together.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Those Who Raise Coal Concerns
Dear Editor, On November 3rd, approximately 450 citizens attended the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) scoping hearing - an unprecedented number for one day of environmental action in our community. Together we stood up to protect the Salish Sea from the impacts of coal export. 85 people gave oral testimony (only
Veterans’ Day 2012: Honoring Those Who Bear Arms for Our Country
Veterans Day honors all who served in the U.S. Military. Poster courtesy of Orcas Island School District The American Legion in Eastsound will commemorate Veterans’ Day with a service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 11th at the post home. The public is invited. Light snacks, cake, and
Tracers: Where Have All the Young Men Gone?
Andy Martin as Dinky Dau, left, and Kevin Doyle as Baby San, converse -- or hold separate monologues -- in a card game. By Margie Doyle It's important to bear in mind that Tracers, the Vietnam War-era play enacted at the Grange this weekend and the next, was
Letter to Editor: Much to Be Thankful for In Charter Review Results
Thank you to everyone who supported the Charter amendments. These changes will result in better and more responsive government for our county. It is particularly gratifying that Proposition 3 passed with such an overwhelming majority, reflecting voters’ strong desire to ensure transparency in the County Council’s operations. As its preamble
Orcas Schools’ Students & Staff Say “THANKS!”
Bet you 11 million dollars you can't find a frown on the faces of Orcas students and staff, cheering at the passage of the bond. Photo courtesy of Robert Dash. Orcas Island Schools' students, teachers, staff and administrators gathered in the bleachers
Guest Opinion: A Bold Step in the Right Direction
By Madie Murray By a very respectable margin, voters chose to make the Islands in San Juan County a GMO-free zone, reassuring the fact that all foods grown on our islands will truly be organic and free of genetically modified organisms. There is also a movement afoot to make sure
Orcas Community Council to meet on November 11th in Eastsound
By Gretchen Krampf Join us for a monthly discussion about issues that impact those of us living on a rural island in the Salish Sea. The O.C.C. is a place for community members to share what is on their hearts and minds, their programs and projects, and explore opportunities for
Unitarian Universalist Service, Nov. 11, Oddfellows Hall: “The Role of Meaning and Ethics in Politics”
By Susan McBain Sharon Abreu will be our presenter on the timely topic of “The Role of Meaning and Ethics in Politics.” This service only, we will meet at the Oddfellows Hall, 112 Haven Rd., from 11 to noon. OIUUF meets at 11:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays
Revision: Charter Amendment Transitions Not Simple
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager As revised Nov. 9 by Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord The approval of three amendments to San Juan County’s Charter on November 6th has launched the County government into a six month period during which it will have three different County Councils and,
County Sheriff Gets Grant for Emergency Boat
By Sheriff Rob Nou The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office announced today that it has been awarded a Federal Port Security Grant of up to $785,000 to acquire an emergency response boat to be available to fire agencies and emergency medical services as well as for law enforcement. Sheriff
The Weekend: Bundle Up and Enjoy November!
Friday, Nov. 9 Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel. Island favorites Martin Lund, Gene Nery and guests play Friday nights at the Orcas Hotel, starting at 6 p.m. Call 376-4300. Deer Harbor Potluck at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for our Thanksgiving Potluck! The Women's Auxiliary will be generously providing the
Letter to the Editor: Food Bank Drive is Proving Fruitful
Our sincere thanks to all who have given and continue to give to the current Orcas Island Food Bank drive. This drive, that extends to the end of the year, enables us to meet our budget and prepares us for the coming Thanksgiving and holiday seasons when the amount of
Buy Tickets Now for Orcas Family Health Center’s Annual Dance Benefit
Ken Speck leads Orcatrazz at the Orcas Family Health Center event, 2011. Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at Orcas Center Celebrate with Orcas Family Health Center at its 5th Annual Dinner Dance Fund Raiser. Give the gift of food, fun and music Friday, November 30, 2012 at
Fadem Plans New Mid-Winter Literature Class
Richard Fadem will offer a literature class from late February through March at the Senior Center, Thursdays from 10-12:30. The class will explore the works of Julian Barnes, Franz Kafka and J.M. Coetzee through their works, respectively, The Sense of an Ending (2011); "A Report to an Academy" (1917); Elizabeth
