Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Norm Stamper Pens a Book To Improve Policing
-- by Lin McNulty -- [Editor's Note: Think of this as a teaser of what's coming up on Orcas Issues. The story is not yet finished, but with a mindless click of the mouse, someone who should know better hit Publish, rather than Save Draft at exactly the last minute to make
Maurine Talks Books | Fashionable
-- from Maurine Bennett -- Growing up with a fashionable mother who designed and made most of her own clothing (and ours), I had no choice but to adopt a love of textiles, clothing design and sewing from an early age. My alter-ego is a fashion designer, I am quite sure. So
Crow Valley School Museum Ready for Busy Summer
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- With clean windows and swept floors, the Crow Valley School Museum volunteers are ready to open the doors on May 27. The Museum, located at 1668 Crow Valley Road on Orcas Island, will be open 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm every Friday and Saturday until
The Farmer’s Market, Pet Parade, Parking and You
-- from Martha Farish -- This Saturday, May 28, the Farmer's Market (opens at 10am) shares the Village Green with the annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade (starts at 11am). If lack of parking was your issue for deciding not to attend the market and this charming parade, fear not, help is
Our Representatives Report: Voting Rights Protection
Rep. Larsen Vice-Chairs First Ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- [On Tuesday, May 24], Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined his colleagues in launching the first ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus—created to protect our nation’s democracy by ensuring that the fundamental right
Polecat Returns to Random Howse
Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m., Random Howse -- from Polecat Music -- Polecat returns to Random Howse on Saturday, May 28th with their brand new album and opener Josh Clausen of Flowmotion! Polecat is widely known around the Northwest for their high energy blend of Americana, Celtic, and World music
Darvill’s Hosts Author Who Kayaked the Inside Passage
Wednesday, June 25, 6 - 7 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Jenny Pederson -- Take a little trip to the quaint and lovely Darvill’s Bookstore in Eastsound on Orcas Island and join local author Susan Conrad as she shares stories and images from her newly published adventure memoir “Inside: One
Eastsound Water Users Office to Close May 26
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager EWUA -- Eastsound Water Offices will be closed on Thursday May 26th due a facility maintenance event on the property. This work will also require that our filtered water tap will also be shut off during this day. Phone calls will be forwarded to
American Legion Observes Memorial Day
-- from Judi Resch for the American Legion -- The Memorial Day service will be held at Mt. Baker Cemetery this year at 11 a.m., on Monday, May 30th. The Public is invited and encouraged to attend. Immediately following, from noon to 4:00p.m., the "Freedom is not Free" memorial display
Michael Durland Files for County Council
-- by Margie Doyle -- Michael Durland of Deer Harbor, filed on Friday May 20 for San Juan County Council. He will face incumbent Rick Hughes who has held the "Orcas" position since 2012. Durland is the owner of a boatyard on Channel Road in Deer Harbor.
County Opens Applications for Public Facilities Funds
June 15 application deadline -- from San Juan County Manager -- San Juan County is accepting applications for the Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program grants for funding, available in mid July 2016. Completed applications must be received in the Office of the County Manager by 4:30 pm Wednesday June 15.
Kaleidoscope BINGO to Add Prizes
Thursday, June 2, 5:30 p.m., American Legion -- from Vala Ross -- Come join Kaleidoscope friends and families for BINGO on Thursday, June 2 at the American Legion Hall. Dinner will be another one of Barb Griffin’s amazing soups for $5 per bowl. BINGO will be played from 5:30 until
Flotsam & Jetsam: Fish All Species
--a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Alas, we anglers have come to the point that the days of tossing a hook into local rivers and marine areas hoping to catch a salmon or steelhead may come to a halt. Well, we always knew the WDFW was trying to
Stories from Those Who Lived the Marshall Strawberry Era
Saturday, May 28, 2 p.m. at the Olga Community (Energetic) Club -- from the Olga Strawberry Council-- You are invited to witness an event that will probably never happen again anywhere. On Saturday, May 28 at 2 p.m. in the Olga Community Club (the Olga Energetic Club), long-time Orcas Islanders
Upcoming Summer Events at Orcas Island Community Church
-- from Meredith Griffith, OICC -- Saturday, May 28: Pancake Wash fundraiser for Camp Chelan Pancake breakfast and car wash fundraiser to help local middle and high-schoolers attend the annual Camp Chelan in June. “Eat pancakes while your car gets washed!” say organizers. Tickets are $5 per car wash and
Letter to Editor: A Special History Cruise
-- from Margot Shaw -- On a recent Sunday, May 15, to be exact, a band of 40 intrepid seafarers (including me) set out from Orcas on the Eclipse Charters’ Orcas Express to apprehend the ghosts of smugglers, who plied the Salish Sea, trafficking whiskey, opium, Chinese immigrants, and anything
