Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Scotch (Scot’s) Broom is Noxious Weed
-- from Judy Jackson, Coordinator, San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Program -- On behalf of the San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board, tremendous thanks go to Bill Buchan for his on-going efforts in removing Scotch broom from Orcas roadsides. The roadsides and meadows throughout the county are bedecked with
Letter to Editor: Thanks from Skagit Habitat for Humanity
-- from Jim Duffield -- Once again the visit of the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck on Orcas Island was a success for Islanders and the Store. During the truck's presence on April 20th, donors were eager to see their "goodies" go to a good cause. In the six
Poet Saul Weisberg to Read on Wilderness and Imagination
-- from North Cascades Institute -- Saul Weisberg will be at Darvill's Bookstore on Thursday May 7 from 6 – 7 pm to read from Headwaters: Poems & Field Notes. North Cascades Institute is excited to announce the forthcoming publication of selected poems of Institute Founder and Executive Director Saul
Elevator at County Courthouse Out of Service
Target Date for Completion is May 18 -- from San Juan County Communications -- The elevator at the San Juan County Courthouse is out of service for repair and refitting. The target date for completion is May 18, though there is hope work may be completed sooner. Offices affected include
April Poetry: Shannon Borg
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. Poem Written While Building a House -- by Shannon Borg -- As cripple and trimmer are shot together to stud
April Poetry: Gretchen Wing
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. Stitch in the Ditch -- by Gretchen Wing -- Such a relief to sew the borders of a quilt-top whose
Give Where You Live!
-- from Hilary Canty -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation’s annual Grant program is off to a great start! Over $80,000 has been contributed to this year’s opportunities, thanks to donations from so many community members. Almost all of the proposals have received partial funding and 8 have been fully
Letter to Editor: Your OPALCO Vote Matters
-- from Chris Thomerson, Incumbent Candidate -- You probably have already voted, if not, please vote and encourage others to vote. Here is why it matters. A special interest group is trying to manipulate OPALCO by using malicious innuendo and bad arithmetic. Self-serving agendas have no place in our Cooperative. My
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Medically Evacuates Orcas Woman
-- from Anthony Popp, CIV NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) mid-morning April 25, 2015, for a woman from Orcas Island who suffered an aneurysm. The SAR crew of five took off at about 11:30 a.m. to airlift
The Locals Do It Again, Brilliantly
-- by Jackie Bates -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island opened the tenth annual Ten Minute PlayFest on Friday, April 24 at the Grange to a most appreciative audience. Seven short plays by local playwrights are featured and everybody involved in the production is a local. Playwrights, actors, directors, stage
Tsunami: Shake Up Your Writing
Sunday, May 31, 10 am to 4 pm at the Orcas Island Library Join Jill McCabe Johnson in this all-day workshop to shake up and transform your writing. Workshop goals will be to: • recognize tics, ruts, and patterns that can plague our writing • experiment with new techniques •
April Poetry: Dove Lina Dingman
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. 1997 -Dedicated to Mike- -- by Dove Lina Dingman -- Early zodiacal light brings out the ice mold .....hidden in marrow
April Poetry: Suzan Chamberlayne
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. QUANTUM DANCE PARTNER -- by Suzan Chamberlayne -- A single hair is dancing On my sleeve. Watching gives it life
OPALCO Annual Meeting May 2
-- from OPALCO -- The 78th Annual Meeting of Orcas Power & Light Co-op is more than just a good lunch. Members and their families who attend the 78th Annual Meeting aboard a Washington State ferry join in camaraderie and fellowship with their island neighbor members and the OPALCO leadership.This
Wear Red for Education!
Rally on Sunday May 17 at Orcas Ferry Landing -- by Margie Doyle -- Teachers Lorena Stankevich and Anne Ford McGrath and High School Senior Daria Stankevich attended the "Red for Ed" Rally on the Washington State Capitol steps on Saturday, April 25. Lorena writes, "The legislative session has just
Solstice Not That Far Off; And It Has a Theme!
-- from Penny Sharp Sky -- It's official. The Orcas Solstice Parade theme for 2015 --"GARDEN OF THE ABSURD"! The humble solstice steering committee is encouraging Orcas Islanders to dive deep and costume well! The parade will be held Saturday, June 20, at noon in Eastsound. The call is also
