Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
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
Peace Island Medical Center Tours, Open House, Ribbon-Cutting
Nov. 17 at 11:17 a.m. at 1117 Spring Street, Friday Harbor From PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center *Updated Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. to show Orcas Transportation options* PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, San Juan Island’s new critical access hospital which will open for business on Monday, Nov. 26, will
TGIF: We’ve Got a Heck of a Weekend Ahead!
Friday, November 16 Seed-savers Workshop 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall with Learner Limbach and Wild’s Edge crew, Doe Bay Garden Staff & Cathleen McCluskey of Organic Seed Alliance. Fpr tje potluck lunch, please bring a dish to share as well as a plate and utensil. The
WSF: Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving
From Washington State Ferries Please plan ahead for heavy ferry traffic Thanksgiving weekend. The longest lines are expected westbound Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 21, and both westbound and eastbound Friday morning, Nov. 23. The route will be on its regular weekday schedule on Thursday, Nov. 22. On Wednesday, Nov.
Orcas Town Hall Next Monday
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Patty Miller, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No. 2, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island on Monday, November 19, from 4 to 5:45 p.m.
Something for Everyone at Agave!
By Kathy Lunde Local talent abounds at Agave Restaurant this weekend. Thursday night is Trivia with Dave! Join your host, Dave Page, for a fun night of brain teasers and lots of laughs, you could be this week's winner! The fun begins at 7 pm. Friday evening. please join us in welcoming
Letter to the Editor: Tracers Not to Be Missed
I was privileged to see Tracers at the Grange on opening night last weekend. The signs around town say "moving" and "compelling." An accurate take on an extraordinary play. Everything about Tracers, John DiFusco's script, Lin McNulty's deft and authoritative directing, the powerful and polished acting by newcomers to the
Fire Commissioners Approve 2013 Budget
By Margie Doyle At the Nov. 12 meeting, Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners Barbara Bedell, Jim Coffin and Clyde Duke (participating by teleconference) approved the 2013 budget of $2,902,220. The 2013 budget includes $301,000 carried forward from 2012's capital projects. Estimated 2013 revenue is $2,103,100, according to the budget prepared
