Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Letter to the Editor: Allocation of Funds Saved in New Assessments
We received our updated property valuation, and it is down. I have to hand it to the Assessor's office--they got it right, at least to my approximate knowledge of our property's market value. Do you remember the stink we raised at the last valuation in 2009 when assessments increased: the
Auditions for Oliver! Shine on Stage!
From the Orcas Center On May 9, 2013 the curtain will go up at Orcas Center for a community production of the classical musical, Oliver! Known around the world as the greatest musical ever written for child actors, Orcas Center is excited about providing a new generation of children this
Lonely Planet Names San Juan Islands #3 for Top U.S. Destinations
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau CNN.com announced Dec. 5: “With Lonely Planet's Top 10 U.S. Destinations for 2013, innovative cuisine and drink, hopping art scenes and spectacular nature are available--all without a passport. They include emerging destinations, locations that have something special for 2013 and longtime favorites with
Cancer Support Group Celebrates Christmas
Thursday Dec. 13, 5 p.m., Fireside Room, Community Church By Sue Lewis A Christmas celebration will be held by the Cancer Support Group at its December 13 meeting. Christmas is a perfect time to celebrate successes large and small. Join our party and enjoy holiday snacks in the company of
EPRC to Review Plans for Downtown Eastsound Changes
Today, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will discuss changes in the works that will dramatically affect the "downtown" Eastsound appearance. Scheduled on the agenda are a review of the Streetscape Plans to provide some curbs, sidewalks and corners on Prune
Co-op Member Capital Credit Checks Coming
Were you a member of OPALCO in 1987? If so, you may be among the 3,742 people who will get a check from OPALCO later this month as capital credits are distributed. This is one of the distinctions that make an electric co-op unique: it is truly member owned and
Orcas Choral Society Celebrates the Season with “Winter Song”
The Orcas Choral Society, under the the direction of Roger Sherman, will perform "Winter Song-A Celebration of the Winter Holidays” on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9. From the Orcas Choral Society Advent, St. Nicholas Day, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, St. Stephen’s Day, Childermass, New Year’s Day
Weeding Through the New Marijuana Law
by Lin McNulty As Washington state legalizes possession of a small portion of pot, is today the beginning of the end of nationwide marijuana prohibition? It's seemingly simple enough: During last month's election, Washington voters approved Initiative 502 (55% to 45%), which legalizes the possession of marijuana for
Orcas Youth Conservation Corps Forming
Monday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Funhouse Commons By Morgan Meadows The Orcas Youth Conservation Corps (OYCC)start-up group is hosting a presentation gathering at the Funhouse Commons. We have inter-island collaborators coming to share the success of the conservation corps programs on both Lopez and San Juan islands.
Olga Potluck to Celebrate Jane Barfoot Hodde’s 99th!
Updated Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m From Jan Ehrlichman Everyone is invited to celebrate the holiday season at the Olga Potluck on Saturday night, December 8th. A very special event will also be celebrated at the Olga Potluck: Jane Barfoot Hodde's 99th birthday. This year, Instead of having a gift
Dec. 9 Unitarian Universalist Service on Prayer
The next service of the Orcas Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OIUUF) will be on “Prayer,” presented by Susan McBain. OIUUF meets at 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, September through June. The service is held at the West Sound Community Hall, 884 Deer Harbor Road at
Charles Teaches Kids Sticky Rice 101
Charles shows Flora Lister and Zora Leck how to form a perfect rice cake while Douglas Ha dips another in a cache of sesame seeds. By Madie Murray Mandy Randolph’s Farm to Classroom kids were recently treated to a lesson in making sticky sesame rice cakes and sushi
Orcas Students Give Music to the Community
From Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) 5th and 6th grade strings (under the direction of Pamela Wright) Orcas school music students will shine this December as they present a trio of concerts throughout the month. Each concert takes place on a Thursday, but each takes place
Same Sex Marriage Applications Start Dec. 6
From Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor History will be made on December 6, 2012, when same-sex couples can legally apply for a marriage license in Washington. The approval by voters of Referendum 74 will usher in a new era of equality for all couples to legally marry in the
Complaint Filed to Void Propositions 1, 2, and 3
From Stephanie Johnson O’Day, Attorney Today, December 4, 2012, in Skagit County Superior Court, three San Juan County residents, Michael Carlson, Jeffrey Bossler and Jerrold Gonce have filed a complaint arguing that Propositions 1, 2 and 3 should be declared void as a matter of law. The Plaintiffs allege that
Annual Tree Lighting on Village Green this Friday
From Lance Evans, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased once again to help ring in the holiday season with the annual tree lighting festivities this Friday (December 7). The fun begins at 4 pm, with the arrival of Santa & Mrs.
