Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Preservation Trust director tapped for elite group
-- from Craig Canine for San Juan Preservation Trust -- Angela Anderson, Executive Director of the San Juan Preservation Trust, has been tapped to join the Land Trust Leadership Council, an elite group of nationally recognized leaders in the land trust field. “As an exceptional land trust executive director, you
Letter to Editor | Guimond is faithful, rational
-- from Walt Corbin -- It is a fault in our society that most of us don’t get involved with local issues unless we perceived we are getting gored. Adding to that is the fact, many are just stressed out making a living. But we need citizens to act as
Emmanuel’s Halloween labyrinth walk tradition continues
Thursday, October 31, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Karen Blinn for Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- All children 1-100 years are invited to walk the pumpkin-lined labyrinth to reach the Great Pumpkin at the center where they will receive a pumpkin stamp on their hands and are
World’s best performers come to Orcas Center screen
November 2 - 3 & 8 - 9, Orcas Center -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- This November’s on-screen lineup at Orcas Center includes a host of offerings from The Metropolitan Opera, Stratford Theatre, and National Theatre Live. Filmed live in HD, these on-screen events feature a diverse
Letter to Editor | We need to take a look at these new ESWD assessments
-- from Becky Flint -- Those of us that grew up in Eastsound when there were open sewer ditches that ran to the beaches have an extra respect and appreciation for the Eastsound Sewer & Water District (ESWD) although I am sure the folks that currently live, work and visit
Water system operators near course completion
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water Users Association -- There is a shortage of water system operators nationwide as a large number of today’s operators are nearing retirement age. Orcas Island is certainly experiencing this shortage. Eastsound Water has attempted to address this issue by offering a free training
Donations welcome as Olga Store approaches Nov. 30 deadline
-- from Friends of the Olga Store -- https://vimeo.com/366659792 At this point, we have raised over half of the funds needed to buy and renovate The Olga Store! We have from now through November 30 to match a generous $200,000 Grant! Every dollar you PLEDGE will be matched, and once
Results from summer reading program show successes
-- from Tom Owens -- The Early Reading Intervention Project (ERIP), created and taught by Orcas Island Elementary School (OIES) and funded by community donations was completed in August. Our goal was to eliminate the usual summer reading skills loss most children see over the summer. The measure we used
Great fun predicted at Community Church Fall Carnival
Thursday, October 31, 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Stephanie Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- Orcas Community Church Fall Carnival The community church will be hosting its annual Fall Carnival on Thursday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m. Children and adults are all welcome, and costumes are encouraged.
Port candidates answer two Orcas Issues questions
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Over the past weekend, Orcas Issues asked the Port Commission candidates to answer two quick questions for publication: Why the Port Commission? and Why You? Following are the responses we received (in no particular order) with a deadline of Tuesday for publication. Michael
Adult art students will exhibit their lifetime of learning
Friday, November 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- The November art exhibit at Orcas Center will give Islanders a chance to witness the opportunities available on the Island for adults to study art. Five accomplished Orcas artists, who share their talents through their teachings,
Letter to Editor | Support our Airport Commissioners
-- from Dwight Guss -- As someone who has been attending public Port meetings for the last 20 years, I still find it amazing how few of our islanders attendthese informative meetings. This venue is where your questions can be answered regarding airport issues, plans, and operations. The Port’s responses
‘Island Kids Explain’ videos win Destination Marketing’s best new idea award
-- from Amy M. Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- https://youtu.be/hNYf3jUeh8E It is a truth universally acknowledged that there is nothing cuter than videos featuring kids (except maybe baby animals). Kids talking about the environment? Even sweeter! "Island Kids Explain" is an educational video series created by the San
CNN takes a look at PNW dam problem
-- from CNN -- Fewer and fewer salmon are able to navigate the waters leading inland from the Pacific Ocean due to dams and higher water temperatures. CNN's Bill Weir reports. https://youtu.be/CnQ1SBLbtBI
Letter to Editor | Port of Orcas mission
-- from Gregory and Heather Oaksen -- The Washington State Legislature established the Port District Act in 1911 creating public port districts.The Port of Seattle became the first autonomous municipal corporation in the nation and since then over 75 public port districts have been created by Washington state voters. The
Here’s some food for thought: OIEF annual fundraiser
Sunday, November 3, 5 - 8 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) invites you to its annual “Food for Thought” fundraiser. This dinner/auction/fun takes place on Sunday, November 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Madrona
