Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
OPALCO Leadership Affirms Election; Will Work on New Neutrality Policy
-- from Suzanne Olson -- At the regular meeting of OPALCO’s Board on Lopez Island yesterday, General Manager Foster Hildreth apologized to the six candidates running for board positions and the membership as a whole for the inappropriate campaign endorsement sent by Rock Island Communications last week. After much discussion among
New Book by Local Author / Doctor Looks at ObamaCare
-- from Emily Reed Geyman -- John Geyman, M.D. of Friday Harbor has published The Human Face of ObamaCare: Promises vs. Reality and What Comes Next. The human face of the Affordable Care Act (ACA or ObamaCare) is shown as the stories of real patients and their families best illustrate
April Poetry | Jill McCabe Johnson
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. North Beach, Low Tide -- by Jill McCabe Johnson -- When for a minute or ten of our stretch of
EDC Offering New Business Workshops for Free
-- from SJC Economic Development Council -- New Workshops Coming! Sign up now for classes on Pricing, Business Startup 101 and Advanced Multitasking. PRICING Learn how to set pricing for your business or service through our informative workshop on May 3rd. FREE! www.sanjuansedc.org/pricing BUSINESS STARTUP 101 Get the resources and support you
Park-and-Ride Coming to Orcas Ferry Terminal
CLICK TO TAKE THE SURVEY -- from Christine Coray, Public Works -- Preliminary map for location of proposed park-and-ride lot at Orcas Ferry Landing, north of the current ticket booth and east of Orcas Hill Road. San Juan County Public Works (SJCPW) has been awarded a $760,000 grant by Washington
Students March for Earth Day
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=43362] Orcas School students K-12 took to the streets in Eastsound to honor and acknowledge our beloved planet on this overcast, drippy Earth Day.
Park and Rec Gears Up for a Stupendous Season
--by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Park and Rec holds Minnor League practice in Buck Park Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is a rambunctious six-year old with “rejiggered” programs and administration, in the words of its Director, Marcia West. New events are happening daily , plans for revitalizing
Call to Artists: Film Festival Calls for Short Film Scripts
-- from Shannon Borg for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Orcas Island Film Fest, Oct. 7-10, 2016 Films inspired by the San Juan Islands will be screened at the 3rd annual Orcas Island Film Festival, October 7 – 10, 2016. The Orcas Island Film Festival (OIFF),
Editorial: Trust Me, You Should Have Been There
-- by Margie Doyle -- That's the message implicit in all the reporting we do for Orcas Issues. Our reports, whether on a theater event, an infrastructure crisis, a non-profit campaign, or government meetings, convey to you the important, rewarding and challenging aspects of life on Orcas Island and in
April Poetry | Laurel Rust
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. AFTER THE SUDDEN DEATH OF A FRIEND, I TRAVEL TO MEXICO for Nathan Tyler -- Laurel Rust -- I left
WSU Names New Director of County Extension
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Washington State University has chosen Dr. Brook Brouwer as the new county director for San Juan County. Dr. Brouwer received his PhD from WSU in crop and soil sciences. His dissertation was on plant breeding for regional food systems in Western WA. The
Third Annual BirdFest Will Celebrate Wildlife in the San Juans
April 29, 30 & May 1, Orcas Island -- from Lance Evans, Chamber of Commerce -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting its Third Annual Bird & Wildlife Festival on April 29 – May 1, 2016. The Festival offers activities sure to please all who enjoy the birds
Salmonberry School Spring Festival to Feature May Pole
Tuesday, April 28, 12:45 to 3:30 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Mandy Troxel -- Salmonberry School would like to invite you to our Spring Festival and May Pole on Tuesday, April 28 from 12:45 to 3:30. This beloved annual event includes craft booths, a May Pole dance, baby farm critters,
Play Bunco! and Join the Island Girls Susan G. Komen Team
Sunday, April 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center -- from Dottie Cornelius -- Dottie Cornelius with the Island Girls team at a Susan J. Komen 3-day event to benefit those dealing with breast cancer. Come play BUNCO! an easy fast-paced dice game that
“History Lives Here” in May 2016
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Lawrence Kelly, smuggler. Courtesy of the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Every May the Town of Friday Harbor, the Islands’ historical museums, organizations and local businesses pull out the stops to celebrate local history. This year the month-long calendar of events kicks off with some
April Poetry | Leif
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Unthinkable (not prose) -- Leif --
