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
WSF: Port Townsend/Coupeville Printed Schedule Error
-- from Washington State Dept of Transportation for Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/WSF) -- The printed version of the “late spring” ferry schedule contains errors in sailing times for the Port Townsend/Coupeville route. The most serious error lists a 10:40 p.m. sailing from Coupeville seven days a week, although that sailing
Zip On Over to Orkila For a Zip Ride
Sunday April 24, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip Day on Sunday April 24, 2016 from 1:30pm-4:00pm.
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. NIGHTFALL, WATCHING THE SNOW COME DOWN -- Laurel Rust -- Countless white flakes drift down from the sky. I think
Geology Speaker to Address Eagle Forum Annual Meeting
Friday, April 15, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- Eagle Forum of SJC is having our annual meeting on April 15th at 5:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station. Everyone is welcome to attend to hear Dr. Don Easterbrook speak. The Professor Emeritus of Geology at
Grammy-winning Tingstad and Rumbel Return by Popular Demand
Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Grammy award-winning artists Tingstad and Rumbel have been delighting audiences across the country for over 30 years combining American finger-style guitar with beautifully melodic woodwinds. Well-known for their beautiful original compositions and innovative treatment of popular standards,
Fire Chief Preysz Tenders Resignation
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Fire and Rescue District Chief Mik Preysz tendered his resignation "through council" on Friday, April 8, 2016, it was announced at a special Saturday meeting of the OIFR commissioners. Commissioner Barbara Bedell was absent, and Commissioner Jim Coffin announced at the public meeting that
Sheriff’s Report | March 30 – April 5, 2016
March 30, 2016 16-001737 Burglary - Residential 09:30:56 03/30/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a burglary. A shed had been entered and it did not appear that anything was missing from the shed. Currently there are no suspects. 16-001750 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:06:25 03/30/16 Deputies
Time to Learn Watercolor
Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri, May 2-3, 5-6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Caroline Buchanan -- If you have always wanted to learn to paint in watercolor the first week in May is the time to do it. Caroline Buchanan will be teaching basic
April Poetry | Margie Doyle
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. Still Now -- Margie Doyle -- Treading softly Dawn lights the sky The cat wants out I stand Still I
Fire Commissioners to Meet in Special Executive Session
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, Fire District Secretary -- Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Board of Fire Commissioners Date: April 9, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Public Meeting Room Station #21 45 Lavender Lane
April Poetry | Carla Stanley
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. Sue VanNeer -- Carla Stanley -- Sue's veneer is tourist thin a moment smile that's bout as thick as mist
County Council Passes Shoreline Master Program Update
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Council members from left, Bob Jarman, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens sign the Shoreline Master Program on April 5, 2016 at the Eastsound Fire Hall There was no public testimony given at the final public hearing before the passage of
OPALCO Candidates Forum and Member-Staff Questions and Answers Tonight on Orcas
-- from OPALCO -- (Editor's note: This article is reprinted from Apr. 7 to draw attention to the Forum on Orcas Island at 5 p.m. tonight, Friday, Apr. 22 at the Eastsound Fire Hall) This election is open to ALL members from all districts. Please give careful consideration to your voting
Drop Off Granny’s Attic Sale Items on Tuesday
-- from Arron Redford -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic! Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and unique (gently used) items of value for our annual Granny’s Attic rummage sale, to be held April 30 from 10am-3pm.
A-OK Art Program Receives State Grant
-- from Geri Turnoy -- Do you have children or grandchildren at the public school? Do you recognize the value of art in the lives of children? Do you find inspiration in art? Did you know that a large part of the art instruction and activities in which elementary and
Cancer Survivorship Meeting
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Survivorship Meeting will be Thursday, April 14th, at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at the Community Church. We are a faith based support group that is open to believers, nonbelievers and everyone in between. Our goal is to serve by providing group support
