Here’s a thought…
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Sing to the Orca at 19th Annual Event
Saturday, June 23, 7 p.m., Lime Kiln Point State Park -- from Katie Fleming -- Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. This year’s event is the 19th annual and will
OPAL Nears Final Fundraising Goal for April’s Grove
-- by Margie Doyle -- OPAL's fundraising team celebrates reaching the 85 percent mark of money needed to break ground for the new April’s Grove rentals in Eastsound: (L to R) board president Tim Fuller, trustees Rusty Diggs and Margaret Mills, executive director Lisa Byers, and trustee and fundraising
Lori Wilson: August 30, 1957 to June 8, 2018
-- from Antoinette Botsford -- Lori Ann Wilson died peacefully on June 8, 2018 surrounded by loved ones in a flower-filled room at Skagit Valley Hospital. During her last days, many calls and visitors assured Lori of their gratitude for her many good works and shining example. Lori was born
Greening the Fleet: Green Marine and Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force
-- from Amy Scarton for Washington State Ferries -- ECHO Program Manager Krista Trounce, WSF Environmental Program Manager Kevin Bartoy, and BC Ferries Environmental Manager Leslie James speaking at the 2018 GreenTech conference.. Earlier this month, Environmental Program Manager Kevin Bartoy attended the 2018 GreenTech annual conference hosted by Green Marine.
San Juan County Health & Community Services Issues Varicella Health Alert
-- from San Juan Communications -- Three cases of Varicella, or “chicken pox,” have been confirmed in the Orcas Island community. Two of the cases were in children attending schools on Orcas Island. San Juan County Health & Community Services has alerted medical providers, and is working closely with the
Plane Occupants Survive Rough Landing
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Orcas Issues staff photo Landing gear failure may be the cause of the rough touchdown of a fixed wing single engine aircraft on Saturday around 6 p.m. at Orcas Island Airport. One of the occupants described to a witness that as
Learn to Make Kefir, Kvass in Co-op Fermentation Workshop
Sunday, June 24, 3 - 5 p.m., Wild Island -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Kefir is a traditionally cultured dairy product that is one of the most probiotic-rich foods known. Join Regina Zwilling to learn more about the many health benefits of traditionally fermented kefir and
Unique History Matinee: Sleeping Beauty and Leonardo da Vinci
Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Carol Kulminski-- A little different than the usual Orcas Island Historical Museum History Matinee, this presentation includes the history of spinning and weaving and the opportunity to try the spindles yourself. The presenter, Barbara Bentley, is a retired university professor
Editorial: We All Have Fathers
-- by Margie Doyle -- My dad died when I was 21 and I've often thought about what my life might have been like had he been around to advise me about my education, my career, my marriage, my children, my country. I wish I'd had more time with him.
Missing Southern Resident Killer Whale is Presumed Dead
-- from Jane Cogan, Center for Whale Research -- L92 - Photo by Dave Ellifrit, Center for Whale Research On Monday, June 11, more than 50 Southern Resident killer whales returned to inland waters, including J pod, L87, and most but not all of L pod. It has
School Board Meeting in Special Session
Monday, June 18, 5 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Orcas Island School District -- Orcas Island School District announces the School Board will meet in a special meeting on Monday, June 18, at 5 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. Agenda as follows: 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER– School Cafeteria
Orcas APS Prepares Annual Wine Pairing Dinner, Auction
Saturday, June 23, 6 p.m., Victorian Room, Outlook Inn -- from Rosemary Miller for Orcas Animal Protection Society -- Enjoy a fun evening and a wonderful dinner, paired with special wines, at this annual event to support the animal shelter. Chef Steve Debaste has designed a menu featuring incredible Italian dishes
Health Care Commissioners Are Working Hard
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- After their marathon special meeting the day before, the commissioners of the Orcas Health Care District continued doubling down, adding an extra hour to their regular meeting on June 12. And they got a lot done. The commissioners will confirm adoption of
Sheriff’s Report | June 6 – 12, 2018
– from San Juan County Sheriff’s Office – Wednesday, June 6, 2018 18-003682 Agency Assistance 10:36:55 06/06/18 A Deputy investigated a complaint of child abuse on Lopez Island. The case was referred to CPS for further investigation. 18-003684 Harassment 11:16:25 06/06/18 A Lopez Island resident reports receiving several late night
In Memoriam | Kurt Thorson
-- from the Family of Kurt Thorson -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kurt Thorson on June 11th, 2018. Kurt captured the beauty around him with his camera and created things of beauty with his hands. He was kind, loving, resourceful, creative, funny and
Letter to the Editor: Uphold the Constitution
-- by Nick Power -- There has been a lot of ink spilled regarding the sign ordinance and the fact that the County has unquestionably been violating the First Amendment rights of all citizens since the day it was enacted in 1998. Most distressingly, the County has known that it
