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: Bring Me a Wheelbarrow
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. BRING ME A WHEELBARROW by Laurel Rust Bring
Letter to the Editor: Byers Excels in Priorities and Leadership
As a property owner, parent, pedestrian and long time resident, Lisa Byers has my vote. As a property owner, I have watched Lisa utilize her immaculate skill set to lead Opal for 17 years. In
Help Moran Park Friends with Clean Up
Moran Park Clean Up in 2012 , when Friends raked rocks and dirt, spread seeds and straw around the new play structure. Friends President Michel Vekved says, "This year, there is grass surrounding a
See the Birds at the New National Monument Lands on SE Lopez
Join the San Juan Islands Audubon Society Lopez field trip, Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Lopez Ferry Landing 7:30 AM or Watmough Bight parking lot 8:00 AM. This field trip will feature the new San
April Poetry: A Room in the Body
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. A ROOM IN THE BODY by Shannon Borg
It’s Almost Time for PlayFest!
April 2013 marks the 8th annual Playwrights’ Festival presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island. The festival was created to encourage local islanders to show off their talents and to challenge them to develop
Orcas Island Rowing Dedicates New Rowing Shell to Al Ulbrickson Jr.
From Martin Taylor Al in his late 70’s Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is naming their new coxless quad rowing shell after a renowned Orcas rower Al Ulbrickson Jr. Al rowed with the
Veterans’ Assistance Fund Provides “Help When Help is Needed”
from Steve Jehly, Veterans Advisory Board The Veterans' Advisory Board, established in November 2007, provides emergency financial services to indigent veterans, widows, widowers, and/or orphans. This emergency assistance is available to eligible individuals who are
April Poetry: Sea Urge from Nebraska
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. SEA URGE FROM NEBRASKA by Jill McCabe Johnson
Garden Club: From Tibet to Orcas Island in Search of Rhododendrons
Our familiar friends, rhododendrons — the Washington State flower! April 17, 2013, at the Madrona Room of Orcas Center By Janet Jacobson Plant lovers will find an incredible assortment of treasures, while
Letter to the Editor: CAO Like Updating “David”
Will we need a large fig leaf for the islands? Lets look at the CAO from a metaphorical point of view. Most of us think of our islands as living art and wish to
Unitarian Universalist Services Moving to Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church
By Susan McBain The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its first service at its new location, Emmanuel Church in Eastsound, on Sunday, April 14. We will meet at a new time as well,
Guest Column: Eagle Forum Insights
By John Evans The Eagle Forum Candidates forum Saturday provided insight to each of the six Council candidates viewpoints. From the San Juan District, It is clear Bob Jarman places high value on protecting the
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Can Change Opinions
Dear Editor, I enjoyed reading Clyde and April Duke's letter of support for Rick Hughes. I would like to add my respect for Rick Hughes' business sense and his ability to answer questions in a
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Play Agave!
From left, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys (Gordon and Anita) -- great entertainment at Agave on April 13 By Kathleen Lunde Mexican food and fine fiddling come together again, as JP
Guest Column: Important Questions Asked at County LWV Forums
By Gay Wilmerding League of Women Voters of the San Juans' spring forums bring sunlight to transitions in San Juan County. About sixty people attended on San Juan; ninety-plus on Orcas; and sixty-five on Lopez.
