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
Guest Column: Island Support Still Needed
By Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief This is a friendly update about the little family who lost their home due to fire Easter weekend. According to Dixie Morrison who is leading the relief
OPALCO’S 76th Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Election
Saturday, May 4th on the Ferry Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a local electric cooperative that is owned and operated by its members. On Saturday, May 4, 2013, the member-owners will exercise their
Mental Illness: Undersheriff Distler and Deputies to Meet with Community
"Orcas Response to Newtown" continues at monthly meetings The next "Meet the Deputies" gathering will be on Monday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. It will a continuation of last
Letter to Editor: Michael Karp for OPALCO board
Michael Karp is running for the OPALCO board, and he has our vote and full support. Michael is uniquely qualified for the OPALCO board. He has been pioneering innovative and successful energy efficiency, renewable energy
April Poetry: The Search
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. THE SEARCH by Nancy Reas This was an
The Bees are Buzzing in Eastsound
Learner Limbach of FoodMasters at the Liberty Garden in Eastsound with the honeybees that just flew into Eastosund By Margie Doyle Learner Limbach, founder of FoodMasters, led a group of about 15 people
San Juan Celebrates Grange Month with an Open House
Wednesday, April 17th, 5:00-7:00pm From Boyd Pratt April is Grange Month, and San Juan Island Grange #966 is opening its doors to show off our improved “Entry Hall” and welcome new membership and rentals! Come
Make Your Dollars Count During Money Week!
From the Orcas Island Public Library Monday, April 22 Prepare Teens for Financial Success Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm Location: Library Meeting Room Description: Parents will learn skills to help their teens become independent money managers.
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Next Chapter
By Bob Myhr, OPALCO Board Member These are exciting and challenging times for OPALCO. We have celebrated our 75th Anniversary and our success in building a member-owned cooperative to meet our electrical needs in San
Problems with Plastics: What You Can Do
The Plastic Lady, aka Beth Terry. Photo courtesy Stephen Loewinsohn From the FRIENDS of the San Juans Beth Terry, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, will
April Poetry: In the Northern Forest
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. IN THE NORTHERN FOREST by David Kobrin In
Peace Island Hospital Provides Urgent Care and Other Services
Answering Your Questions: Saturday Clinic, Lab Results, Blood Pressure Screening and More From Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer, Peace Health PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, the San Juan Islands’ only critical access hospital, has
BTTT: Ferries Advise Best Time to Travel
From David Moseley, Assistant Secretary for Washington State Department of Transportation/Ferries We are now well into the spring sailing schedule and that means better weather (hopefully) and more people traveling aboard Washington State Ferries. I
Turtleback Hosts “Leave No Trace Race” for the Funhouse Commons
Leave No Trace on the 15 K run on April 21 to benefit the Funhouse Commons From the Funhouse Commons On April 21, at 10 a.m., The Funhouse Commons Youth and Community Center
OCC Meeting to Discuss Special Medical Needs
Sunday, April 14, 4–6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station from Gretchen Krampf Join us for a monthly discussion about issues that impact those of us living on a rural island in the Salish Sea. The Orcas Community
Maintain Clearances to OPALCO Facilities in Landscaping
With Springtime upon us OPALCO sends a reminder to all our island members regarding landscaping around OPALCO facilities. Transformers and meters must remain visible and accessible to OPALCO employees at all times. This helps create
