Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
OASIS Graduates “Will Do Great Things”
On Saturday afternoon, Jan. 21, four Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School students graduated from the program. Friends, neighbors and relatives came to the Emmanuel Parish Hall to celebrate the success of Annie Ray, Cassie Lindgren and Jordan Griffin, who earned Washington State High School diplomas; and
Letter to the Editor: School at the Heart of the Community
To the Editor: We invite you to join us in support of the upcoming levy vote for the School District. This levy replaces the current levy, funding approximately 25% of our district budget, including everything from salaries to basic maintenance. The request is actually ever so slightly lower than the
Don’t Let Burst Pipes Follow Freezing Weather
From Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management As temperatures rise and the islands start to thaw out, there are numerous reports trickling in, so to speak, of frozen and burst water pipes. Islanders are encouraged to keep an eye on both their residences and those in their neighborhood that are
Chase Away Cabin Fever with Soul Funk!
By Madie Murray Saturday, January 21 - 8 to 11 p.m. - Odd Fellows Hall Saturday's Soul Funk dance at Odd Fellows Hall benefiting the Food Bank is perfectly timed to shake off the last few days of ice and snow that made you stay at home. Traveling
Annual Count of Homeless to be January 26th
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s Health & Community Services Department will participate in the state’s annual Point in Time Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) on Thursday, January 26th. The department is now contacting and enlisting the cooperation of local agencies and organizations that
Sign Up for Homeowner Septic Inspection Classes
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services has announced the 2012 schedule for its popular on-site sewage system operation and maintenance workshops for homeowners. During the past three years more than 2600 San Juan County homeowners have attended the free workshops
Update: School Closed on Friday
From the Orcas Island School District Due to the current forecast for snow this morning [Jan. 20] before a shift to ice pellets and rain, the decision has been made to close all schools on Orcas Island for Friday, January 20th. Reports from several areas of Island indicate freezing rain
The Weekend Awaits: Snow or No Snow
We've done our best to confirm, but please check with all events to be sure they are still on schedule! Friday, Jan. 20 Drew Grow at the Doe Bay Café 7 p.m. The music on Drew's self-titled LP s feels like it was molded after a long life of ups
Statuary Studies on Snow
by Lin McNulty A stone-cold monkey in the snow outside her apartment caught the eye of islander Bridget Wright as she went on a walk-about today with her camera. Perhaps this little monkey represents the viewpoint of islanders, if not many Washingtonians, as we finally seem to be,
Our Town Comes to Orcas Island!
Opening Night Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Off-Center Stage By Brigid Ehrmantraut Despite snowy days and icy roads, Orcas Center’s production of Our Town takes the Off-Center Stage this weekend with a cast of local students. Due to weather conditions and subsequently re-scheduled rehearsals,
Guest Opinion: Economic Threat to Moran Park
By John C. Jackson Many State Parks are dear places to us and other citizens around the state.As an example, Moran State Park is one of the great accomplishments of the recovery plan in the 1930s to find jobs for victims of the great depression. There are beautiful picnic and
Lions and Senior Center Join to Provide Tax Help
Jim Biddick is once again offering tax service to low and moderate income islanders at the Senior Center on Tuesdays starting Feb 7 and continuing through April 17. The tax deadline has been extended to April 17 this year because of a Government holiday on April 16. To make an
Moana Kutsche Serves on Charter Review Commission
Commission meets Saturday, Jan. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel Moana Kutsche, one of Orcas Island’s elected County Charter Review Commissioners, says of her fellow islanders, “We’re pretty darned independent and we like local control.” That’s her explanation for why San Juan
Orcas School District Closed on Thursday
OISD Board meeting re-scheduled for Tuesday, January 24 at 5pm in the School Library For news of other closures, go to orcasissues.com/orcas-closed-on-thursday Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline announced on Wednesday afternoon, January 18: Due to icy conditions on many of the side roads used by families and staff
OPALCO Braves the Cold to Keep Power Going
When temperatures drop, our Co-op’s demand for power goes up as we all use our electric heat and stay indoors for longer periods. This increased demand was the cause of a brief outage on Orcas Island on Wednesday; the load causeda breaker to fail in the Eastsound substation.
World Premier of Opera Pastiche: Enchanted Island
Sunday, January 22 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center Stage On-screen In one extraordinary new work, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world’s best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters and a story drawn from Shakespeare. In The Enchanted Island, the lovers from Shakespeare’s A
