Here’s a thought…
“There is one tradition in America I am proud to inherit. It is our first freedom and the truest expression of our Americanism: the ability to dissent without fear. It is our right to utter the words, “I disagree”.”
NATALIE MERCHANT
April Spoof: Deer Harbor Toll Gate Installed
-- from Charles Binford -- It is April 1st 2016 in beautiful Deer Harbor, WA where the sun is shining brightly, the breezes are blowing lightly and the temperature is a mild 60 degrees. Just the usual weather for Deer Harbor. May it please those who call Orcas Island their
April Poetry | Lily Fangz
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. At a recent Pop Up Hip Hop Cafe, Lily Fangz asked the audience for words about Orcas. This is what she created: ORCAS
Dementia / Alzheimer’s Support Group to Meet
Wednesday, April 6, 12-1:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- The Dementia/Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Senior Center. This is open to whomever may be interested. Facilitated by Larry Hughes, Aging & Family Case Coordinator, caregivers will have the opportunity to meet with others who are currently caring
Senior Center to Host Lambiel Museum Art Tour
Friday, April 8, 1-3 p.m., Lambiel Museum -- from Didier Gincig -- The Orcas Island Senior Center is offering a field trip to the Lambiel Museum. The guided tour offers the finest collection of San Juan County art found anywhere in the county, dating back 100 years, and includes 270
Letter to Editor | EDC Supports OPALCO/Rock Island Broadband Expansion Efforts
-- from Victoria Compton, Economic Development Council -- Over a half-century ago, the Carnegie Institute released a report on a contraption that was changing the way America received its information. This report suggested that the technology could reinvent the way that education was delivered to American children, that it could
Shakespeare Lives, Thanks to Orcas High Schoolers
- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=42804] The fanciful, fantastic tribute to Love in "A MidSummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare will highlight this week's Shakespeare Festival, thanks to some 18 inspired high school students, and to adult actors, costumers, teachers, stage producers, musicians and others who have prepared a
Guest Opinion | One More Caucus Thought
-- from David Turnoy -- If you have been following the discussion about the caucus on Orcas Issues, you will know that the majority of those making comments favor moving to counting the Democratic primary instead of relying on the caucus to choose delegates for the Democratic Party nomination for president.
Healing Arts Seeks Donations for Spirit of Service
-- from Christopher Evans, Healing Arts Center President -- In 2014, the Healing Arts Center launched an exciting pilot program called Spirit of Service (SOS). Thanks to a generous start-up grant by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, SOS makes available quality holistic healthcare to a demographic currently underserved due to their
Flotsam & Jetsam: Islands to Be Connected by Bridges
With this article, we are starting a semi-regular humor column, written by Orcas High School teacher Maurice Austin from recent events of local interest. Thanks for your humorously imaginative columns, Maurice! What's next? -- by Maurice Austin -- Map from County Public Works depicting inter-island bridge system through the
EDC Offers FREE Workshop on Pricing Products, Services
Tuesday, April 5, 1-3 p.m., Orcas Island Library Advance registration required. -- from Victoria Compton -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop on pricing of products & services for small business owners and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, April 5 from 1-3pm. Advance registration is
Inslee on Passage of Supplemental Operating Budget
-- from Jaime Smith -- Legislators today concluded their most important order of business — passing a supplemental budget that keeps our books balanced and our state agencies fully open for business to serve the people of Washington. I appreciate the work of Senate and House budget negotiators to reach
Ranker: Budget Makes Some Strides Forward, But Not Enough
-- from Rick Manugian -- Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued this statement today upon the Legislature’s passage of the 2016 Operating Budget. “You never get everything you want with a budget, but that’s the nature of compromise. While I’m disappointed we didn’t make bigger strides, particularly when it comes
Madden Surbaugh’s Successful School Lunch
Chef Zach and Chef Madden serve lunch to high school student Pasha Bullock -- from Ashley Randall -- The public school cafeteria was buzzing with the voices of 363 students and adults enjoying a savory lunch on Wednesday, March 16, when Celebrity Chef Madden Surbaugh of the Orcas
Letter to Editor: Join in the Auction to Help Purchase Mount Baker Farm
LAST TWO DAYS! -- by Marian O'Brien, Executive Director, The Concerto Project -- Dear Orcas Friends, Please join me in thanking the contributors to The Concerto Project's Orcas Theme Auction. These generous and kind supporters recognized an opportunity to help launch the program at Mount Baker Farm with their sought
Inslee Prohibits Non-essential State-funded Travel to North Carolina
-- from Jaime Smith -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a memo to state agencies prohibiting non-essential state-funded travel to North Carolina in light of that state’s legislation allowing discrimination against transgender men and women. “Our nation is rightfully moving toward increased acceptance and celebration of diversity. The discriminatory policies
Shakespeare: First Night
Black & White Night Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Lance Evans -- Tonight is Night #1 of the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival… Tickets at the Chamber & at the door! Give us a call at 376-2273 with questions. The essence, the marrow, the pith of Shakespeare
