Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
School Board Holds Meetings on Waldron and Orcas
--by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter, Corrected May 2 at 8 a.m.-- Waldron Island off-the-grid school, a part of the Orcas Island School District The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board held its annual Waldron Island School meeting, chaired by Greg White, the morning of Thursday April 26.
Guest Column: Health Care Stability Now Possible
-- by Harriet Miller -- Many Thanks, to all those who voted for the PHD. Stabilized health care on Orcas, has long been my dream. In 1967, when we began our life on island, we experienced the “visits” by Dr. Malcom Heath, from Friday Harbor, and the nursing care of
Shindig and Auction: YeeHaw!
--from Carol Kulminski -- When was the last time you went to a good ol’ hoedown, kick your heels up SHINDIG? With music by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys and a dance floor to whirl around on, you are guaranteed of a great time! Hungry? How about tasty country
Save the Date – OCS Test Drive Day
-- by for Orcas Christian School (OCS) - If you are looking for a high-quality Christian education then be sure to send your student to the Orcas Christian School’s Test Drive Day on May 8. This is their chance to make new friends, catch up with old friends, and connect
Sure Sign of Summer: New Ferry Rates May 1
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Tuesday, May 1, 2018, through September 30, 2018, the peak season surcharge will go into effect for single vehicle and driver fares. Multi-ride products and passenger fares are not affected by this seasonal increase. For details, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/fares/. To see the fares brochure visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/pdf/CurrentFares.pdf
May Dance Class, Cha Cha Cha
Monday, May 7, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, May 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be teaching Cha Cha which is one of the most
Rep. Rick Larsen Kicks Off Re-election Campaign
Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday Harbor House -- from Carryn Vande Griend for Rick Larsen -- Next week, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) launches his campaign for re-election for Congress at five kick-off events across Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan counties. Residents of Washington’s 2nd Congressional
Bird Crescent Beach Preserve with Kim Middleton
Sunday, May 6, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Crescent Beach Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson for SJC Land Bank -- Join ornithologist Kim Middleton and Orcas Preserve Steward Ruthie Dougherty for a morning walk at Crescent Beach Preserve. They will focus on bird identification, vocalizations, and bird sign within the preserve’s open
April Poetry | Nobody thinks much about helium
Nobody thinks much about helium by JoEllen Moldoff my husband, the professor of curiosity says between spoonfuls of his super nutritious breakfast cereal, yet it’s the second most abundant element in the universe. I half-listen, as I scan the New York Times on my iPad, searching for good news. Our
Public Hearings at County Council on Orcas May 8
Tuesday, May 8, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station --from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- Previous County Council meeting on Orcas, March 2017, from left, Bill Watson, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens The San Juan County Council is scheduled to come to Orcas Island for its regular meeting
OHS Grad Named Gonzaga University Top Sophomore
-- from Pat Hunt -- Anthony Kaskurs, Orcas High School Class of 2016, was named this year’s recipient of the Sophomore Class Award by Gonzaga University and honored at the Annual Honors Convocation on April 24, 2018. He was chosen as the top Sophomore by the school Registrar and faculty
April Poetry | Autocorrection
Autocorrection by Nancy Reas Before she died I dug a grave and wrote a poem for Lacy, but the word autocorrected to grace instead. Each time grave became grace. The way she nuzzled my hand no matter that it held a full cup of coffee, the way she leapt over
History Lives Here Events, Exhibits Scheduled for May
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- History Lives Here National Historic Preservation Month May 2018 Day Event All Month From the Collection: Photos of Eastsound. 11am-4pm Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday noon-3pm. All Month Farmers Market @ Historic Brickworks. 10am-1pm, Saturdays, food, art and farm booths. All Month Local History Installation, SJI Library entry
Leadership San Juan Islands to Graduate 14th Class
Friday, May 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Grange -- from Jim Hooper -- Front: Hannah Lawson (SJI), Poke Haffner (O), Erika Nelson (SJI), Abigale Anderson (SJI), Stephanie Coffey (SJI), Daniel Martz (O), Stacey Smith (SJI)Back: Brian Estey (L), Isaac Berg (L), Eric Blaser (L), Richard Meenan (SJI), Alison
Annual Student Art Show Opens at Orcas Center
Opening: Friday, May 4, 3:30 - 6 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kathleen Youngren -- The annual Student Art Show at Orcas Center will premier May 4th at an opening reception at Orcas Center from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The show will run thru the month of May. The lobby
Sheriff’s Report | April 18 – 24, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 18, 2018 18-002506 Animal at Large 15:27:28 04/18/18 A Lopez Island Deputy was called about a dog running in traffic on Ferry Rd. The dog returned home and the dog owner was contacted and warned about the dog running at
