Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Orcas Has Talent! Audition Show this Saturday
By Donna Laslo Contestants are preparing to take the stage for the Orcas Has Talent audition show on the Grange stage on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The competition is open to singers, musicians, dancers, comedians, magicians, and talent of all kinds, from high school students to adults. The talented
Brrrrrrr: Bundle and Button Up
Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service Tonight: Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northeast wind between 9 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely after
Grace McCune Makes Her Directorial Debut
by Lin McNulty From singing, to acting, to now directing for the first time, Grace McCune jumps with gusto into her many roles. When approached by Orcas Center's Deborah Sparks about directing the Thornton Wilder play Our Town, McCune says she was at first excited; then became a
“Soul Funk” Dance for the Food Bank
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall By Madie Murray The Odd Fellows describe themselves as a brotherhood of guys who work together to do good in the community. You’ve probably seen them helping out by directing traffic at special events and volunteering at fundraisers.
Parks and Rec District Plans Gain Steam
By Ken Brown The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) met for its first public meeting of the new year on Jan. 12. The five volunteer commissioners are nearing the point of handing over their collective role as Executive Director. Within the next few months funding will begin a
Ferry Shuffle as Yakima Is Repaired
On Jan. 13, Washington State Ferries (WSF) Division Secretary David Moseley reported that the recent change in ferry assignments is due to mechanical problems that are now being repaired. "On Jan. 6, the 144-car Yakima was towed from Anacortes to WSF’s Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility for repairs to a thrust
Guest Opinion: Legislature’s Chair of Health & Human Services Appropriations Speaks Out
From The Stranger By State Representative Mary Lou Dickerson, who represents Queen Anne, Magnolia, and Ballard, is chair of the Health & Human Services Appropriations Committee. For many good reasons, elected officials rarely talk about how they feel. It’s just not done. But I’m going to break that rule. I
Winter Weather Reminders
DEPT. of EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRESS RELEASE With a strong chance of snow falling on the islands starting on Saturday (just an inch or so, with a bit more on hilltops), and the possibility of a more major snow event next week, it's worth reminding islanders of some cold weather common
Letter to the Editor: LWV Urges Attention to Citizens United Corporate “Personhood”
To the Editor: On Jan. 21, the nation marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a decision that enabled corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence federal and state elections. As the 2012 election season ramps
Things To Do This Weekend Before it Snows
Friday, January 13 Strength Training Senior Center at 1 p.m. Vikings Basketball: The Darrington Loggers come to town this week, and are expected to bring half the town with them! Let's show our Orcas Island support for our amazing athletes ... and let Darrington know that Friday the 13th means
Time to Pre-order Bare-root Native Plants
It is time to order these bare-root native plants. The Native Plant Sale sponsored by the Master Gardeners and the Conservation District is accepting pre-orders. Lots of plants from which to choose, including: Pacific Rhodendron Pacific Ninebark Pacific Crab Apple Douglas Fir Oregon Grape Red Flowering Currant Plants will be
Fire District Ends 2011 in the Black, Proceeds with Chief Search
Barbara Bedell sworn in as 2012 Chair By Rick Markov At the Jan. 10 Orcas Fire District meeting, District Financial Officer Rick Anda reported the year end result was that $1,492,031 was budgeted, and $1,429,459 was spent for a savings of approximately $62,000 end of year tax revenue was 100.1%
Barbara’s Quest for Elves
By Madie Murray For several years now, Barbara Wheeler has been quietly giving what some people have said was the only Christmas gift they receive. It’s not just an ordinary present...it’s a gift of home made cookies and candies she has personally and lovingly made and packaged in
Garden Club Presents Four-Season Vegetable Gardening
Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center By Sue Lewis Your garden can provide food in every season and become more beautiful each year. The guest speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on January 18 will be Debby Hatch. Debby is a master gardener who
Strength Training Comes to Senior Center
Begins Friday, January 13 at 1 p.m. Fitness training takes a strong step forward this week at the Orcas Island Senior Center. Strength training classes begin Friday at 1pm with trainer Cameron Krein. Cameron and his family came to Orcas Island in September just in time for school.
ADU Lottery Opens
The San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department (CD&P) will be accepting applications for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Permits to be allowed in 2012 pursuant to Ordinance No. 51-2008 and Resolution No. 59–2009, until the close of business February 13, 2012. All ADU Lottery Applications must be submitted
