Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Change the World by Changing Your Light Bulbs
-- by Paris Wilson -- In my eighth grade class, we had an assignment to do a study of one of our world’s problems. I chose to research the problem of energy-wasting light bulbs. My goal is to inform people about how we can save energy and money by which
Time to Stand Up, Men, Against Domestic Violence
-- from Juan Lopez -- Did you know that the largest number of calls to the sheriff department are domestic violence related? Or that the majority of the cases are perpetrated by males and that most of the time alcohol is involved? Or that almost all of the sexual assaults both adult
Celestine’s Senior Project is — Art!
Friday, May 1, 5 - 7 p.m., next to Kathryn Taylor Chocolates -- from Celestine Jensen -- Glassy Eyed CJensen My name is Celestine Jensen and for my senior project I am putting on an art exhibit to showcase my work. My show is on Friday May 1st, from
April Poetry: S Sydney Cook
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. Return to Earth -- by S Sydney Cooke -- The origin: The Story of the Staring One expands forth to
Letter to the Editor: Conservation District Salutes OPALCO
-- from Ron Zee, Chair, Board of Supervisors. San Juan Conservation District -- Many thanks to everyone who has supported Community Solar for Our Schools! We have completed the solar array installation on Orcas High School, and installations are scheduled for Lopez, San Juan, and Shaw schools in the next
Two Exciting New Productions on one Bill at Orcas Center!
Sunday, April 26, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- End this year’s Opera season with The Met: Live in HD production of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. This pair of shows at the Metropolitan Opera which mix jealousy with inebriated men for murderous results, will stream
Advantage Horsemanship at SJC Fairgrounds Registration Open
June 20 & 21, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Ashley A King -- Does the name Scott Purdum ring a bell? If you are an avid horse-lover, or have ever watched RFDTV, then you have heard of Scott Purdum's amazing show, Advantage Horsemanship! The San Juan County Fairgrounds is
PeaceHealth Discusses Medicare Wellness
Wednesday, April 29 at 5:30 in Friday Harbor -- from PeaceHealthv-- You’ve reached age 65 and are eligible for Medicare, or you’re approaching this milestone. What you may have come to expect from a visit with your primary care provider could look different now. Cheryl Kubisty, MD, will discuss your
BirdFest: All Things Bird and Beautiful
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce ramps up the 2nd Annual BirdFest, April 30 to May 3 -- by Margie Doyle -- Kim Middleton with her fine-feathered friend Lovers of all things “bird” and beautiful can indulge their passion in a multitude of events at the second annual Orcas
April Poetry: Susan Slapin
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. The Photographer -- by Susan Slapin -- Believe me don't believe me when I tell you that you ride on
Chamber Music Festival Kick-off April 30th!
4 p.m. Ticket Sales Open at Orcas Center 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Reception - Toast 2015 Festival and New Executive Director -- from the Chamber Music Festival -- Aloysia Friedmann and Jon Kimura-Parker, 2014 Opening day of ticket sales for the 2015 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is Thursday,
Guest Editorial: Think AND Act Local on Earth Day
-- by Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) Director -- As the 45th Earth Day arrives, it’s a little hard to feel good about it. The Earth, that is. Despite the best intentions of many, climate change is looking like a genie that’s not going back in the bottle. At
How 1st & 2nd Graders View Whales
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class have been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through a shared writing experience after a brief study of our local resident orca whales. The
Rich Discussion of Many Issues at Town Halls
-- by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- I recently held a series of town hall meetings with constituents across the Second Congressional District to answer questions and update people about my work in Congress. I want to share some of what I heard, as well as respond to a piece
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 3)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class has been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through a shared writing experience after a brief study of our local resident orca whales. The
April Poetry: Margie Doyle
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. Still Now -- by Margie Doyle -- It just is Treading softly Dawn lights the sky The cat wants out
