Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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“Receiving Joyfulness: An Interactive, Exploratory Experience”
Sunday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is hosting a special service this Sunday, January 22 at the West Sound Community Hall beginning at 11 am. The Rev. Amanda Aikman will present an hour-long session on "Joyfulness" that is
More Weather Cancellations — Back to Normal on Friday?
With the snow, wind and cold temperatures, cooler heads have decided to cancel meetings this week. Look for notices of re-scheduling in days to come. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Orcas Island Schools Closed. Orcas Island Garden Club Meeting at 10 a.m. canceled. Thursday, Jan. 19 Orcas Food Bank will be closed.
Harry Patton Reports from Olga
Updated Jan. 18 at 12:30 p.m. By Harry Patton Hi, gang, I'm still hangin' in there! This is just to advise of my status. At this moment in time I'm doin' okay. I'm warm in my cabin, sleeping well, and sufficient food. Propane and wall heaters are doing okay. But I'm
Letter to the Editor: Buffer Laws Concern You
To the Editor, I have been mulling over the non-conforming designation issue that is part of the proposed San Juan County’s rewrite of the Critical Areas Ordinance. The County is planning on extending a new regulatory overlay called a “buffer” around the islands wetlands and streams and along the
Wednesday Garden Club Meeting Canceled
Gardeners remember Hurlwyn Lutz' contributions By Sue Lewis Due to the unpredictability of our weather, we have decided to reschedule our speaker, Debbie Hatch, and cancel the meeting for tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan 18. It’s interesting to note that the snow levels are different all over the island! However, if temperatures
State Park Layoffs Coming
Impact on Moran Park to be Determined From The Olympian By Jordan Schrader The state Parks and Recreation Commission ... says 83 of the state’s 189 full-time park rangers stand to lose their current jobs. Sixteen of 76 construction and maintenance workers also will go, the agency says. Plus, the
Low-Tide Night Walk Sure to Expose Nudibranchs
Sunday January 22, 8 p.m. at East Sound Beach in front of the Outlook Inn The BeachWatchers/Kwiaht/Marine Health Observatory are planning for the winter low-tide night walk which is fast approaching: Sunday January 22, beginning at 8 p.m.. Kwiaht founder Russel Barsh says, "Headlamps, cameras, and warm clothes
Charter Review Commission Holds Public Meetings
Saturday, Jan. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel Moana Kutsche, elected Charter Review Commissioner for Orcas Island, announces that the Charter Review Commission started its work on January 7, with representatives from ferry-served islands meeting in Friday Harbor. Gordy Peterson was elected chair of the
Orcas Island Taxi Can Get You Thru the Snow
Orcas Island Taxi Service will drive anywhere on Orcas in the snow! Eric has been driving up and down Buck Mountain and would be happy to service islanders in need. Our van is 4 wheel drive and equipped for this winter weather. Call 360-376-TAXI(8294), toll free 1-800-942-1926 Orcas Island Taxi Service Eric Whitehead
Want to Know About Bats? Ask an Orcas Student
by Anne Ford McGrath The students in Anne Ford McGrath’s and Lorena Stankevich’s first and second grade classes studied bats this past Fall. The student’s visited Moran State Park’s new bat house and learned about our local bat colony in the San Juan Islands. With donations and help
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
