Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Editorial: In the Face of Tragedy, We Can Do More
-- by Margie Doyle -- The candlelit service for the Charleston a tragedy. All photos by Julie KaiKekapei Three things happened this week, after many years a-brewing; three things that inspire, challenge and comfort me. I guess the tiny little bit of me that's an engineer likes the
Solstice Parade Celebrates All Things Absurd
[metaslider id=37626] See the slideshow! There was a baton twirler, dancing girls, fairy children, odd fellows, ladies in green, flower pots, bubblecycles, digeridoos, man-sized crows and every kind of absurdity at the Annual Solstice Parade on Saturday. And of course there was the venerable, all-embracing Sun, the Dove of Peace,
Guest Opinion: Who’s Behind the Recycling “Industry”?
-- by Pete Moe, Director, Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Most of us believe that recycling is our civic and environmental duty. And certainly, as the system is designed now, it is. But if you dig deeper into recycling, you very quickly come upon this controversial concept: “Extended Producer Responsibility”. Extended
Community Labyrinth Walk Series
-- from Nancy Ayer -- Emmanuel's labyrinth Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish invites all to a series of events this summer centered around the labyrinth in the lawn between the parish hall and the historic church. The labyrinth is a tool that can enhance your spiritual practice regardless of
The Exchange Works with Oregon Counterparts
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Board with the CARTM board and county officials and staffs from San Juan and Tillamook Counties. Photo courtesy of Ron Glasset The board of directors of Orcas Recycling Services(ORS)/The Exchange, a historic island non-profit that took over operations of
Guest Column: Assessing the Big Picture that is Rental Housing
-- by Susan Bradford -- First of all, let me thank Steve Mckenna ( see orcasissues.com/guest-opinion-moratorium-on-vacation-rentals-needed-immediately ) for opening this discussion. It has obviously sparked a lot of thought-provoking comments. I would like to weigh in as one who has recently been directly affected by this situation. I have lived
Business Spotlight: Jeff Bossler’s Art and Hard Work a Super Combo
-- by Margie Doyle -- Jeff Bossler, Orcas landscaper, government activist, artist, photographer and international explorer, has now added internet marketer to his resume. Jeff Bossler wearing his other hat, as landscaper and weed-eater After years of raising children, building a house, landscape gardening, public service and hard work,
Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Orcas Island Library Board has scheduled a special meeting for 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23 in the Library meeting room to discuss the building expansion project. For more information about the project, go to www.orcaslibrary.org. The library is
Short Films Promote Shoreline Protection
-- from The San Juan Preservation Trust-- See two new films focused on land preservation and its impact on salmon The San Juan Preservation Trust announces the release of two short films it has produced with marine conservationist and internationally syndicated cartoonist Jim Toomey (Sherman’s Lagoon). The films
Donations Needed for Olga Daze Rummage Sale
-- from Eirena Birkenfeld -- It's time to gear up for Olga Daze the annual fundraiser for the Olga Community Club, taking place on Saturday July 18th from 10 am to 3 pm. Every year island neighbors donate quality used items for the Rummage Sale, which is a big part
Emily Parsons Earns Graduate Degree
Emily Parsons Karen and Clayton Parsons of Deer Harbor proudly announce that their daughter Emily Allan Taylor Parsons received her Masters Degree in Social Work, MSW, from California State University East Bay, on June 12th in Hayward, California. Emily also holds a BA Degree in Anthropology from the
Children’s House Earns High Rating
-- from Susan Anderson for Children's House -- Our Board of Directors wants to acknowledge and congratulate Orcas Island Children's House on its recent achievement. On June 15th Children's House learned that it had received a Level 3 rating in the Washington State Early Achiever Quality Improvement System – narrowly
Funhouse Commons 5K Run on the 4th
Saturday, July 4, 8:45 a.m., Village Green Saturday, July 4th, before the parade, The Funhouse Commons will hold its 4th annual 5K, now named the “Eat and Run” in honor of the many local restaurants sponsoring the race. Divisions include a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1K kids' run. Walkers
Fruit Fermentation Workshop
Friday June 26 at 10 a.m. to noon in the Orcas Food Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Learn the surprising ways in which fermented foods can make you happier and healthier at "Fabulous Fruit Fermentation with Regina Zwilling" Regina will touch on the history, various methods and many
“Chosen” Documentary: A Film Premier about Sex Trafficking
Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at Sea View Theatre -- from Morgan Meadows -- "Chosen" tells of sex trafficking Hear the true story of two All-American teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was
OPALCO Board Sets Temporary Revenue Recovery Add-On
Members will pay monthly add-on to recover under-charged bill amounts -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- At the June 18 board meeting on Lopez, the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative Board approved a temporary revenue recovery add-on to make up for the current cost-of-service gap and projected revenue shortfall
