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
April Poetry: Nancy Reas
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. A Poem Is Not by
OPALCO Candidates: From the Voters’ Brochure
OPALCO’s governing board consists of seven directors from four districts who are elected for three-year terms, with the elections staggered. Each director is elected by a vote of OPALCO members, or appointed by the Board
EDC Offers Inventors’ Workshop on Orcas
Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Outlook Inn -- from Victoria Compton, Director, County Economic Development Council -- Entrepreneurs with inventions in all stages of product development are invited to a dynamic full-day
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Through the Recession
-- by Chris Thomerson -- Overall electric bills, adjusted for inflation, are now almost 15% lower than they were twenty years ago. During this recession, while the Board continued supporting community projects and programs, and
April Poetry: Issa Parker
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. Graduation Day -- by Issa
Editorial Update: The Girl Who Was Hit and a Softer Society
-- by Margie Doyle -- Update: Since publishing this editorial, a fund-raising effort has been launched online. Please consider helping Emily Foster out by going to gofundme.com/emilyfoster) By now, most islanders have heard that 17-year-old
Sign Up for Diamond Hill Plant Ramble
-- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- A Native Plant Ramble will be led by Ruthie Dougherty and Casey Hons on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to Noon, sponosred by the San
Choral Society Announces Soloists for Upcoming Bach Concert
-- by Roger Sherman, Director, Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce solo roles for its performance of the 1733 version of the "Mass in B-minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach.
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. The Square -- by Monica
Yoga! Do It In a Chair
Wednesday mornings, 10-11 a.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Daily-Smith -- Chair Yoga returns to the Senior Center on Wednesday mornings, starting April 8, from 10 - 11 a.m This gentle way of practicing yoga
County Land Bank Celebrates with Poetry Trails
-- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, The Land Bank, with help from its partners, SJI Library, SJI National Historical Park,
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Cancelled
-- from the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- UPDATE: Due to excused absences, our participating numbers do not meet quorum requirements. The April 7th 2015 DHPRC is cancelled. Next meeting May 8th 2015, 1:30 PM DHCC. The
Artworks History Subject of New Essay
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- The historic Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant Congratulations Boyd Pratt, History Link and the San Juan County Writing Our History Project for Boyd Pratt’s latest local history essay published on
Ferry Advisors to Meet with County Council
San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel announced that members of the SJC Council will be attending a Ferry Advisory Committee Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System on Thursday, April 9 from
Guest Column: What Lies Behind OPALCO’s Rate Increases?
-- by Chom Graecen -- If you find the electricity rate increases, 12% this year and 41% by 2019, alarming (see orcasissues.com/guest-column-opalcos-price-increases), what’s behind the rising rate is worse. Given OPALCO’s broadband busy-ness lately, how
The Darker Side of Paradise
-- from Diane Martindale, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Does San Juan County have a domestic violence problem? Domestic violence and sexual assault are problems that exist in our community.
