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
American Legion Auxiliary Again Sponsors Scholarships
-- from Judi Resch for the Voyle B. Martin American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 93-- Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25.00 for the continued funding of the scholarships. We will post an 8” x 10” poster, acknowledging
Guest Opinion | Amazon: A 21st Century Example of Enlightened Business…NOT
-- by David Turnoy -- Amazon: the prototype company of the new economy, the story of a young entrepreneur capitalizing on the growth of the Internet, capitalism and competition at its finest, right? Not exactly. There is a dark, underside to the phenomenal growth of this company, and only when
April Poetry | JoEllen Moldoff
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. Field Calls To Grass ............................After Eduardo Galiano’s poem, Callings -- JoEllen Moldoff -- Field calls to grass which spreads a
Flea Market Comes to County Fairgrounds
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks and Fair -- Mark your calendars and pack up your boxes...The next Flea & Craft Market is Saturday, May 14th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity to do some satisfying spring cleaning, empty out your garage,
Guest Opinion: Carrier/United Technologies to Move Jobs to Mexico
-- by Michael Riordan in the New York Times -- The heating and air-conditioning equipment maker Carrier Corporation recently announced plans to transfer its Indianapolis plant’s manufacturing operations and about 1,400 jobs to Monterrey, Mexico. “It became clear that the best way to stay competitive and protect the business for
Roberto Devereux Features Singing That Floats and Stings
Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Death is a lively, lovely presence in the Metropolitan Opera’s first-ever production of the final installment in Donizetti’s Elizabethan trilogy: Roberto Devereux streaming live to Orcas Center on Sunday, April 17, at 1:00 pm. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky
OPALCO Board Meeting
-- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the Lopez Fire Hall Thursday, April 21 at 8:15 am. Members are welcome to attend.
“Strawberry Series” Celebrates Historic Building’s Legacy
Series kicks off on Friday, May 6 and runs through June 18 --from the Olga Strawberry Council -- Artist Leah and daughter, Maple, caring for the Marshalls For a sweet taste of old-time island life, don’t miss this spring’s “Strawberry Series,” a celebration highlighting the legacy of the
Guest Opinion: Change OPALCO Direction through Board Election
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There are some things worth thinking about as we cast ballots in the next few weeks for the three open positions on the OPALCO Board of Directors. The first are the 25-30% rate increases the board has approved since OPALCO decided to enter the Internet/broadband
Islands Museum of Art Seeks New Director
-- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- On April 7, 2016, the board of SJIMA accepted the resignation of its Executive Director Ian Boyden, who plans to pursue his career as an artist and freelance curator. Mr. Boyden and his family plan to remain on San Juan
April Poetry | Lin McNulty
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. Auntie Moses (for Eileen) -- Lin McNulty -- An artist by self-declaration. She carefully dips a new brush Onto a
Olga Road Work to Begin
April 18 - May 6, 2016 -- from Joy Lord -- San Juan County Public Works crews will be conducting a roadway reclamation project on Orcas Island. Project is to take place on Olga Road between the south entrance of Moran State Park (milepost 14.35) and the intersection of Mt Entrance
San Juan Aviation Museum Honors Two Pilots
Sunday April 17 at 2 p.m. at Friday Harbor Airport -- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton are the Featured Pilots for 2016. They will be honoredat a receptio ntol be held at the Roy Franklin Terminal at Friday Harbor Airport on
Guest Column: Immediate Action Needed to Protect Local Marine Life
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- Spot Prawn, courtesy of Joe Gaydos Global carbon dioxide emissions are triggering troubling changes to ocean chemistry along the West Coast that require immediate, decisive actions. These are the conclusions of a 20-member panel of prominent scientists from 12 universities and institutes in
Summer Ferry Reservations Start Tuesday
-- from WSDOT/Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Mark your calendar! [Tuesday] April 12 is the first day that customers can make summer sailing reservations on the San Juan Islands, Sidney, BC, and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes. We anticipate a high volume of phone calls [888-808-7977] and visits to our website, and
Don Quixote to Stream Into Orcas Center
Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Maria Alexandrova in Bolshoi Ballet's production of Don Quixote.Photo credit: ©Damir Yusupov-Bolshoi theatre You have heard of the magnificence of the Bolshoi Ballet. It is all true! Go and see for yourself in a special
