Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Master Gardeners Will Diagnose Your Plant Problems
-- from Kate Yturri -- San Juan County Master Gardeners have started their plant problem diagnostic clinic. The clinic meets twice monthly on the first and third Thursday, April through September and supports the Master
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 1)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class has been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through
April Poetry: Denise Wolf
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Mourning -- by Denise Wolf
Guest Column: LWV Sums up Legislature’s Work on Education and Budget
State Legislature still at work in last week of session -- from the League of Women Voters of Washington State LWVwa.org-- The regular Legislative session end is fast approaching, on Sunday, April 26. The Supreme
Celebrate Money Smart Week at the Library!
April 21-30 at the Orcas Island Public Library -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library Money Smart Week from April 21-30. All events in the Public LIbrary Conference Room A national
Jordan Griffin Inspires Friends to Design Paraplegic Bikes
Fundraising campaign to design and build a bike for Orcas' own Jordan Griffin Jordan Griffin Jordan Griffin, a paraplegic since a snowboarding accident on Orcas Island in 2007, loves extreme sports. Spencer Sare,
Guest Opinion: Sexual Violence Can Be Avoided
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April is Sexual Assault awareness month. It is a month that for most people passes without a thought about sexual assault. But for some, it is a grim reminder of
Guest Column: Larsen Asked to Witness Growler Impacts
-- from the Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- Congressman Rick Larsen is being called on by his constituents to come to their homes and experience the hazardous noise that he is largely responsible for bringing
Pilot Don Craddock Honored at Aviation Museum
-- from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Honor WWII Pilot Don Craddock in Friday Harbor next Sunday The public is invited to a ceremony and reception at 2 p.m. on Sunday,
April Poetry: Monica Kezar
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Once, in Leningrad -- by
Artworks Comes Home to Olga
Re-opening Saturday, April 25 -- from James Hardman -- The Orcas Artworks re-opens A beloved Orcas Island institution has come back to life! Thanks to tremendous community support and contributions large and small,
April Poetry: Bruce Adkins
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. TWO A.M. CURTAIN CALL --
EPRC Follow-up on Seaview Street Gas Spill
-- by Margie Doyle -- Graphic of the April 10 fuel spill at the end of Seaview Street (the airport runways are to the extreme right of the picture, provided by Paul Kamin.
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Randy Cornelius
-- from Phil and Marta Branch -- We members of the OPALCO electric coop are fortunate that retired General Manager Randy Cornelius stands willing to volunteer for the OPALCO Board, to help us enjoy a
OHS Students Honor Day of Silence
-- by Cara Russell -- Hanging around her neck was a piece of paper that said “Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence.” On Friday April
PlayFest Celebrates Tenth Year!
Friday April 24-25, May 1-3, 7:30 p.m., The Grange – from Cara Russell – It’s the 10th Annual Playwrights’ Festival presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island, will be performed on the Grange stage!
