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
Join the Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Drive
-- by Judi Resch for the American Legion Auxiliary -- Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25 for the continued funding of the
April Poetry: Lin McNulty
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. Thistle Dew -- by Lin
Community Church’s Spring Luncheon: Everything is Beautiful!
Saturday, May 2, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. -- from Sue Lewis -- All women of the community are invited to attend the annual Women’s Spring Luncheon, hosted by Orcas Island Community Church. This year’s luncheon
Guest Column: Rates and Revenue Stability for Sustainability
-- by Foster Hildreth, General Manager, OPALCO -- Despite real hardships across the membership, this rate structure is the right thing to do for our Co-op. The rate increase took effect in February and we
Eastsound Water Issues Statement on Gas Spill Effects
-- from Paul Kamin, Eastsound Water -- This afternoon there was a gasoline spill at the end of Seaview St in Eastsound. This is on the west side of the Orcas Airport. Emergency personnel are
Grange Helps Kids Find “Interesting Words”
Leslie Seaman reads from freshly-donated dictionaries to Salmonberry students Leslie Seaman, who often provides school supplies for Orcas students, recently gave dictionaries to third graders at Salmonberry School, on behalf of the Orcas
Orcas Choral Society Performs Bach’s B-minor Mass
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass for the Orcas Center -- Orcas Center proudly presents a rare version of Bach’s B-minor Mass performed
Community, Music Education, Homespun Fun Rolled into One!
Friday, April 17, 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- You're invited to the second-ever performance of Orcas' very own "Girls with Ukes" choir. The group, co-lead by Anita Orne and Mandy Troxel,
The Road Ahead for the EA-18G Growler EIS
-- from Capt. Mike Nortier, NAS Whidbey Commanding Officer -- With the official scoping public comment period for the U.S. Navy Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the EA-18G Growler Airfield Operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey
Herb Gardening with the Garden Club
Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room Herb Gardening with Rolf Hokansson -- from Jan Jacobson -- The next meeting of the Orcas Island Garden Club features Rolf Hokansson who will discuss
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
