Here’s a thought…
“That confidence — that the law cannot reach you because you are the one wielding it — is the oldest and most dangerous delusion in Washington.”
MILES TAYLOR
Orcas Youth Chorus forms, invites all students to sing along
All students—Grades 6-12, Home-Schooled, OISD, Spring Street School, Oasis, OCS and Salmonberry -- from Tom Baldwin for Orcas Youth Chorus -- Choral singing is a team sport—it is impossible for an individual singer to make the sound of a group of voices. The harmony, the resonance of the collective, cannot
Olga Store grant nearly matched; offer to be made soon
Only 10 days left to donate -- from Friends of Olga Store Building -- We believe in ... public spaces amidst this privatizing world,vibrant local culture,the magic of sending snail mail,the generosity and power of community,soulful old buildings that tell stories,driving less distance to get groceries,drinking tea with a friend
Port Commission adopts budget for 2020
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter -- At their November 14 meeting, the Orcas Port Commission approved operating and capital budgets for 2020. The 2020 budget anticipates expenses of $553,130 for operations and $520,310 for capital expenditures, for a combined total of $1,073,440. This was the first meeting of
Datapalooza! – a statistics and demographics event for San Juan County
Wednesday, December 4, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for their fourth
Micro views: Threats & prospects on climate change
Food for Thought at San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Robert Dash provokes a compelling look at essential foods at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Dash’s work illustrates that photography has no bounds when met
Gratitude is theme of upcoming Slapin art workshop retreat
Sunday, December 1, 1 - 4 p.m., Lodge at North Beach Inn -- from Susan Slapin -- Art Workshop Retreat: Theme is Gratitude All levels welcome!with Artist Susan Slapin at the Lodge at North Beach Inn December 1 Eastsound, 1 - 4 p.m. Mediums include pen, pencils conte, markers, pastels,
Land Capacity Analysis establishes baseline for managing County growth
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- A briefing memorandum along with the second draft of the Land Capacity Analysis (LCA) report were presented to the Planning Commission (PC) on November 15. It was the culmination of a months-long process of methodology fine-tuning, data input and analysis, and public
Peace Island emergency department recognized for excellence in patient experience
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns two national honors -- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor has been named a 2019 Guardian of Excellence and Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey. These awards are a nationally recognized symbols of achievement
Kruse Reviews | The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
-- from Jens Kruse -- Nearly 35 years after she published The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood has published a sequel: The Testaments. The two novels are similar in some respects, yet different in others. Both end with an epilogue in which the texts that make up the body of the
Health Care District adopts 2020 budget, levy
Continues to collect information on options to increase reimbursements -- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- November 5 was the official day for the Orcas Island Health Care District commissioners to adopt their 2020 budget and levy. And they did, in two hearings conducted as part of their regular
Fire Commission meeting agenda
Monday, November 18, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Commissioners: Tim Fuller (Chair), Janet Marlow, Jim Helminski, Wesley Heinmiller, Rick Christmas; Chief Scott Williams; District Secretary Kimberley Kimple, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the community. Welcome and Introduction
Holiday traditions at Orcas Center bring a festive spirit to the islands
-- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- As the days grow shorter and nights get colder, Orcas Center helps keep holiday spirit alive through song, music, and dance. There are many traditional holiday concerts, films, and performances to choose from that are sure to keep the warm glow of
Aging like a guru: A new lease on life at 70? Who me?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Harriet and Daniel met while working in the financial industry. They’ve been married 20 years. Both in their mid-70’s now, they clearly state that who they are now is so different than who they were 20 years ago. Harriet shares that she was all business
Letter to Editor | A simple step to fight climate change
-- from David Turnoy -- What's one easy way to reduce your carbon footprint this holiday shopping season? It's simple: Don't choose two-day shipping when you check out at Amazon. When you choose Amazon's two-day shipping option, your package is put on a truck that's just half-full in order to
Guest Opinion | Response following Growler meeting
-- from Susan Shannon -- About 35 people attended an info meeting in Eastsound on Thursday, November 14 presented by the Sound Defense Alliance, who updated us about the Growler issue.Nearly all the meeting attendees reported being affected by the sound of the Growlers --some citing exacerbation of PTSD symptoms,
Treat your family to annual holiday dodgeball
Friday, November 29, 7 - 9:30-ish p.m., High School Gym -- from Susan Stolz -- Thursday is for sharing gratitude with friends and family, Friday is for throwing balls at them. DODGEBALL is back! The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) and Orcas Park and Rec District invite the whole
