Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Council Approves Final CAO Updates
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At a special meeting December 3, the San Juan County Council completed the often contentious process of updating of the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). The update is required by Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA), which defines Critical Areas as: (1) Critical
Rider With a Cause: Islander Takes Journey for Truth
by Lin McNulty Rena Patty visits a FDNY station at the end of her journey. Three months and two days biking across the country may or may not sound like a great adventure to many of us. Yet, it was just such a journey that Orcas Islander Rena
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Family Health Benefit Provides for the Under- and Un-insured
The spirit of the season is truly within our community. The Orcas Family Health Center's 5th Annual Dinner Dance Fund Raiser, November 30th was a huge success. We had a full house, smiling faces, great food, music and money for our Care-For-All program. Preliminary totals show we raised $5,000 for
School Book Fair Invites Darvill’s, the Public AND Santa!
From Kate Long for the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) Everyone is invited to visit the PTSA-sponsored Book Fair in the Public School Library this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday -- December 4, 5, & 6, between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Scholastic will provide best sellers for adults and new
Orcas Community Council to Meet this Sunday
Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at Eastsound Fire Hall Orcas Community Council, a project of Thrive Orcas Island, is an open conversation, co-facilitated by islanders, using the Peer Spirit process shared by Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea, who draw upon traditional council principles. The O.C.C. meets at the Eastsound
Library Friends’ Holiday Tea Greets Island Newcomer
Lois Cornell serves tea to Rusty Diggs at the Friends of the Orcas Library Holiday Tea. Ida Rae McDonald looks on. By Jennifer Sturk When walking into the front door of the Orcas Island Public Library, it was obvious that something special was underway. The 51st Annual Friends
Interest-free Revolving Loan Funds Available to County Taxing Districts
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) will administer a USDA Rural Economic Development Revolving Loan (RED-L) Fund. The purpose of the program is to foster economic development and to improve public and emergency services in San Juan County by funding facilities and equipment for emergency services, education, training, advanced telecommunications
Genealogy Research Help Offered at Public Library
Do you need help finding your ancestors? By Nita Couchman Kathi Ciskowski will be available in the Orcas Island Library meeting room from 2:00 to 3:30 pm on Thursdays, Dec. 6, 13, and 20 to assist patrons who want to learn how to use the library’s free database,
Join Susan Osborn and Guests for a Victorian Valley Christmas
Susan Osborn, Orcas' own international songstress, performs often in Japan. Her traditional Victorian Valley Christmas Concerts are Dec. 22, 23 and 24. Once again, Susan Osborn will perform for the Victorian Valley Chapel Christmas Concerts here on Orcas Island, December 22 and 23 at 7PM and Christmas Eve
Amazing Variety of Events on Orcas This Week
Tuesday, December 4 FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs at Orcas Fire Station from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade. Hoop
Support Orcas Issues Now and Come to the Party!
Last month we marked the fifth year since Orcas Issues (BullWings) was started. Periodically we've asked our valued readers to contribute to the financial support of our local, online, daily news site. Those who respond to this appeal will get an extra benefit -- an invitation to join long-time and
Remembering Maria Massey
Maria Juliet Massey By Margie Doyle "Singing was at her core. It was what made her happiest. Singing expressed the inner warmth she had for all to see." In remembering his daughter Maria's years on Orcas Island, Joe Massey is heartened by memories of her warmth and courage.
Sabbatical for Wellesley Professor Produces Kafka in Enhanced EBook Form
Dr. Jens Kruse, Professor of German at Wellesley College and eNotated Classics author. By Natasha Ashenhurst for eNotated Classics Look up the meaning of sabbatical and you’ll find that it literally means a “ceasing”, or a rest from work. For Dr. Jens Kruse, Kafka scholar and Professor
“The Gift of Words” at Writer’s Roundtable
Writer’s Roundtable will take place on Saturday, December 8 from 1-3 p.m. at the public library. The Roundtable topic for December, "The Gift of Words: A Celebration of Writers and Writing," will be facilitated by JoEllen Moldoff, who founded Writer's Roundtable. She says, "Join fellow writers as we welcome the
Visit the Farm-to-Cafeteria Tree at Rosario
Delightful garden-oriented decorations adorn the Farm to Cafeteria tree at Rosario. By Madie Murray Mandy Randolph’s Farm to Classroom students spent two weeks creating the more than 200 decorations, along with sparkling pine cones and popcorn strings that adorn the Farm to Cafeteria tree on display at the
Photographic Journey: The Elwha River Dam Removal
Original American ceremony at the Elwha Dam Removal At the Water’s Edge Lecture, "The Elwha River Dam Removal and Restoration," will be given as the photographic journey of Eric Kessler. The presentations will take place next week: Lopez Island Dec. 4th Tuesday 6-7pm Lopez Center
