Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
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
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,
