Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Auction Extended on Gingerbread “Eastsound”
A yummy Outlook Inn By Madie Murray Since the first of November, a charming display of gingerbread houses resembling various stores in downtown Eastsound have been on display at Islanders Bank. They were made by Susie Frank. Each one is clearly unique and replicate in exquisite detail The Outlook Inn,
Friends of the Library Thank the Community at Holiday Tea
From Sandy Wilson, Friends of the Library The 51st Annual Holiday Tea will be held at the Orcas Island Public Library this Saturday, December 1, from 1-4 p.m. Everyone is invited to this free event, a community "Thank You "from the Friends of the Library. There will be (as advertised)
Two Room School Travels Abroad to Orcas!
Two Room School will appear at Agave Restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 1 By Kathy Lunde Please join us Saturday, December 1 as Agave Restaurant in Eastsound welcomes Two Room School, traveling all the way from Shaw Island! This talented group of young musicians is drawing rave reviews from
Letter to the Editor: ORS/The Exchange Thanks County Council
Esteemed County Council members, Thank you for your vote of confidence in ORS at Tuesday's County Council meeting. We understand that you are entrusting to us and our partners a set of services that are absolutely vital to the County. We are honored to be given this opportunity and responsibility
Orca Whale Protection at Risk
By Joe Copeland From Crosscut.com A conservative legal foundation has won a National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration review of endangered species protections for Puget Sound's beloved orcas. NOAA FIsheries said this morning that it had accepted the Pacific Legal Foundation's request that it study dropping the Endangered Species Act protection status
The Expanded School Garden Takes Shape
By Madie Murray Shapes for things to come. If you haven’t driven by the public school lately, you haven’t seen the magic Ezra Richardson created with a backhoe and bobcat just before Thanksgiving. In just two days, he transformed the school garden into a lovely, flowing landscape of
Dr. Gregory M. Ayers Participates in White House Meeting
From the Ayers for Council 2013 Campaign Dr. Greg Ayers, a local resident, participated today, [Nov. 26] in a meeting of the White House Business Council held in Washington DC. This meeting allowed for business leaders to discuss the President’s plan for the budget and the current situation regarding the
“Creaky Yoga” for Adults 50+
Sarah Ross at the Taj Mahal Classes Extended Through December Doe Bay Yoga Studio A gentle yoga class led by Sarah Ross who has 25 years of training and study in yoga. Classes are designed to build strength, flexibility, endurance and relaxation. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn
Bee Club sponsors Mike Radford
Sunday, Dec. 2, 1–2 p.m., Orcas Library The new Orcas Bee Club is offering a special treat for those of you who plan to keep bees next year or sometime in the future, especially those getting into beekeeping for the first time. Come hear Mike Radford (Alaska Bee Products) talk
Important Work and Festive Events This Week
Monday, Nov. 26 Auditions for "Hotbed Hotel" at the Grange at 7 p.m. A copy of the script is available at the counter at the Library. For more information contact Doug Bechtel, the director at 317-5601. Tuesday, Nov. 27 How to market your business inexpensively and effectively from 9:30 a.m.
Culminating CAO Public Hearings on Tuesday
Hearings recap three critical area changes: General, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation, Geologically Hazardous Public hearings for updates to San Juan County’s critical area regulations in three areas are scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Copies of the hearing notices and the ordinances are posted at www.sanjuanco.com/cao/documents
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes on Their Way
Teacher Derrick Shaefer looks on as son, Hayden, carefully chooses gifts for the shoebox project. By Sue Lewis Children at Life Church filled shoeboxes for the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child project for the third year in a row. These boxes are combined with the shoeboxes donated by
Mobile Dental Clinic Returns to Orcas
From Hilary Canty, Community Foundation Executive Director The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on December 7 and 8. There will be an Oral Surgeon available on Saturday. All patients who have complicated extractions or wisdom teeth extractions pending should have applications for appointments
Senator Ranker Honored for Marine Conservation
From the Senate Democratic Office Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) was honored Friday, Nov. 16, by The Ocean Foundation as an “Ocean Hero” for his leadership in marine conservation and on critical ocean issues. Ranker was recognized with five other recipients including Alexandra Cousteau of Blue Legacy International and “The Ocean Doctor”
Local Favorites Spotlighted in Artist Showcase
Grace McCune with the Rock on the Rock Singers will perform as part of the Local Artist Showcase on Dec. 2 Local favorites sing and play in the Local Artist Showcase on the OffCenter Stage of Orcas Center on Sunday, December 2 at 7: 30 pm. Come and
Editor’s Column: The Miracle Season of Hope
In my childhood, we were still in a post-World War II mentality -- everyone was poor and trying to be good. Christmas was a celebration of faith (that a baby born to poor people would save the world); food (roast turkey and stuffing, toasted almonds, pumpkin pie, Mom’s box of
