Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
The Longest Loss: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Saturday, May 9, 1 - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Dennis King -- When the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, grief doesn't wait for death. Grieving can begin in the doctor’s office when patients and families receive confirmation of illness. Over a span of what may be a
BirdFest in Photos
-- by Mariah Miller -- [metaslider id=36389] The intense interest of birders on Orcas Island is represented in these photos of participants in the Second Annual BirdFest. The Festival continues through May 3. Click here for a complete line-up of remaining events.
San Juan Islands Reservation System Update
-- from Washington State Ferries -- After the challenges we experienced with our reservation system two weeks ago, I am pleased to report that things have been working smoothly. Thursday was our first big test as we opened reservations for July 1-15, including the busy Fourth of July weekend. Customers
Second Annual Orcas Island Bird Fest Takes Flight!
-- by Mariah Miller -- Kim Middleton with her fine-feathered friend The Orcas Island Bird Fest is in full swing! The second annual event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, features an array of bird and nature-related offerings ranging from the artistic to the scientific. Bird Fest runs April
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
-- from Lisa Brown, San Juan Community Development & Planning-- The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2015 grant cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Thursday, May 14, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Michael Triplett, DDS -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Thursday, May 14, for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth).
On the Wall at the Senior Center is a History of Orcas Palettes
-- from Susan Slapin -- "The Orcas Palettes," a group of Orcas island Artists, are the featured May exhibit at the Orcas Island Senior Center. Mediums in current exhibit include watercolor, acrylic, oils, printmaking, pastel, illustration, and photography. The artwork is representative of many previous Palette members, and includes most
Sheriff’s Report: April 15 – April 29, 2015
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- April 15, 2015 15-001802 Accident-NonInj 07:57:27 04/15/15: On April 15, 2015, a Deputy was called to investigate a reported two-vehicle, non injury crash involving a City of Friday Harbor trash truck. The Deputy investigated, took photos and wrote a report. 15-001804 Theft 09:40:48 04/15/15: A woman in Eastsound
Fourth Annual Yellow Island Wooden Boat Race
Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina -- from Mark Smaalders -- Join the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands for the Fourth Annual Yellow Island Wooden Boat Race, to be held Saturday, May 16, 2015, with a start in Deer Harbor on Orcas Island. All wooden sailboats
Visitor Dollars Support Places Locals Love
-- from Barbara Marrett, Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Do you like to travel? Where do you like to travel? Well, for thousands of people, the San Juan Islands are their destination of choice and these visitors spent $193.2p million (projected) last year in San Juan County, a significant
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
