Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Overnight Shelter Opens for Cold Nights Ahead
-- from Janine Heimerich for the Orcas Interfaith Council of Churches -- The churches here on Orcas have gotten together to provide an overnight Severe Weather Shelter. In a nutshell, the shelter will be: Located in the basement fellowship hall at Orcas Island Community Church, with Benson Hall at Emmanuel
Thanks Olga Symphony for Music, Memories and More
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center [metaslider id=40354] -- by Margie Doyle -- More, like old-fashioned Orcas-style philanthropy -- that's what the Olga Symphony has given to their friends and neighbors all these years, since the early 1980s, as they play for goodwill
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Kiwanians and Volunteers for New Playground
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- To Members of the Orcas Kiwanis Club, Kids play on the new playground at the Funhouse This past summer you gave a very generous contribution in support of a new playground for the Funhouse. Over the weekend 37 volunteers
Guest Opinion: The Dire Consequences of TPP: What You Need to Know
-- by David Turnoy, reprinted Nov. 24 upon request -- What do you know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? After years of negotiations, its text was finally released last week, and it is truly the trade treaty from Hell. Here are some of the very likely consequences: More early deaths
OIFR Has Been Busy With Multiple Alarms
-- from Marla Johns, Public Information Officer -- For the second time in less than twenty-four hours, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire, this time on Raccoon Point Road. The fire was located in a downstairs bedroom, extended out the window in to the decking as
Teen Programming at The Funhouse
-- from Krista Bouchey -- Junior Staff volunteer helps with Funhouse after school program When the Funhouse Commons opened its doors in 2000, one of the main goals was to meet the need in the community for teens to have a safe and fun place to hang out.
Children’s Christmas Market
Saturday Nov. 28th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Salmonberry School -- from Anji Ringzin -- The 3rd Annual Children's Christmas Market is being hosted by Salmonberry School this coming Saturday November 28th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and support children from all over the island as
Presidential Medal of Freedom Goes to Two Washingtonians
-- from Washington State Legislature -- The considerable accomplishments of two iconic Washingtonians will be recognized with America’s single highest civilian honor this week at the White House when President Obama will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bill Ruckelshaus and, posthumously, to Billy Frank Jr. “These two incredible Washingtonians and
Guest Editorial: New Shoreline Aquaculture Laws Could Impact Homeowners, Tourists
-- by Lovel Pratt -- The SJC Council is updating the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), with hearings beginning on November 30th. This update is this community’s opportunity to address requirements for future aquaculture operations in SJC, including the types of commercial aquaculture we don’t yet have. There are two types
Orcas Musicians Perform at SJMEA Senior Honor Festival
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Western Washington University’s 650-seat Performing Arts Center was packed for a performance by students from this year’s San Juan Music Educators Association Senior Honor Festival on November 11. Thirteen musicians from Orcas High School’s Strings and Band Classes attended this year’s Festival. WWU hosted some
Orcas Fire and Rescue Responds to Another House Fire
-- from Marla Johns, OIFR Public Information Officer , Updated Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. -- At approximately 3 p.m. today, November 22, 2015, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a second structure fire at 1323 Raccoon Point Road. This is an active fire scene at
Editorial: Cram for the Changes in Shoreline Master Plan
-- by Margie Doyle -- As your Community-Journalist-in-Chief, I have an apology to make for the scarce coverage Orcas Issues has given to the County's Shoreline Master Plan update. I confess it hasn't been a top priority with the Eastsound Subarea Plan update, Managing Editor Lin McNulty's 12-day hospitalization (thank
2016 Dog Tags Now Available
-- from Milene Henley -- Bungie, a female golden retriever owned by Roy Kight of Friday Harbor, received honorary license number #0001 to kick off San Juan County’s 2016 dog licensing season. All dogs in San Juan County and the Town of Friday Harbor are required to be
School Board Meet to Introduce New Student-Families Program
Monday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in the School Library -- from the Orcas Island School District -- The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island School District will hold a special monthly board meeting on Monday, Nov. 23 to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday. The meeting time is moved up
Roger Sherman’s New “Bach: Under the Influence” a Milestone
-- by Margie Doyle -- "Bach: Under the Influence" concert of Sept. 20, 2001 by Roger Sherman Orcas Island business Loft Recordings is pleased to release “Bach: Under the Influence,” a recording of the Sept. 20, 2001 concert of the same name at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle.
Orcas Fire and Rescue Responds to House Fire
-- from Marla Johns, OIFR Public Information Officer -- Check your smoke alarms -- though fire burned this house, the family escaped safely At approximately 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2015, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire on Apple Tree
