Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Indian Island Thriving in Time for Earth Day
-- from Russel Barsh -- Plectritis (Sea Blush) in full flower now on Indian Island thanks to meadow protection (credit: Madrona Murphy 2015). The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory launched its sixth field season on April 20-21 with netting some of the fishy denizens of the island's eelgrass
Mike Kulper: Spending, Planning, Serving for Financial Health
Investing 101: Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Mike Kulper is a retired college professor, but he still works, spreading his passion for teaching and planning and helping many in the community to better their lives. Kulper offers
Earth Day Sing!
Wednesday, April 22 at 12 noon at the Orcas Food Co-op Courtyard Joyful Earth Singers will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 Joyful Earth Singers will sing songs of celebration for the land and the sea, the earth and the sky. After gathering at 12 noon in
Writing “A Most Auspicious Day”
Featured at PlayFest, opening Friday, April 24 at the Grange -- from Kristen Wilson -- I just wrote my first play. It’s for the 10th Annual PlayFest which opens at the Grange on April 24. Though I studied theater in college, I never studied playwriting. So let me say, right
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 2)
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
Susan Osborn Honored in South Dakota
Susan Osborn, right, and Marilyn Castilaw at their induction into the South Dakota Hall of Rock and Roll "Dakota winds blow strong! Fierce beauty. So grateful!" Last week, Susan Osborn, with others from her first band "Garden" were inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Association's
April Poetry: Ingrid Karnikis
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. MORNING SONG -- by Ingrid Karnikis -- Early morning bird singing in darkness, your liquid trill a hymn to light
WSF Reservations System Simply on Overload
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF introduces "staggered" release dates April 28- May 19 for summer reservations A team of information technology specialists determined the Washington State Ferries’ online vehicle reservations system stopped working last Tuesday, April 14, because it was unable handle the large volume of customers that
Celebrate Recovery Meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall this Friday
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Celebrate Recovery normally meets every Friday in the Orcas Senior Center (62 Henry Road Eastsound), however this Friday April 24, due to a scheduling conflict, Celebrate Recovery will be meeting in the public meeting room at Station 21 (45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound WA 98245). A
Orcas Remembers Rie Muñoz
-- by Margie Doyle -- Rie Muñoz sits with her dog Muncie in a field of lupine near her home. (Mark Kelley photo, 2008) Alaska artist Rie Muñoz died earlier this month in Juneau, Alaska. "An Alaskan for 65 years, Rie is known for her bright, colorful paintings
Over a Ton of Litter Gathered In Just Three Hours!
-- from Kira Bradshaw -- Joan Vader, Emily Birky, event organizer Kira Bradshaw, and volunteer Mary Wachter at the Great Islands Clean Up. Photo courtesy Pete Moe. The Great Islands Clean Up was a great success again this year. On Orcas we had 65 volunteers total and together
Come Rummage Through Granny’s Attic!
-- from Jami Mitchell -- Millie Vetterlein and Gael Shipstad hold some of the treasures from Granny's Attic. The sale is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Granny's Attic rummage sale at Orcas Senior Center Sat. April 25 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To donate items,
Master Gardeners Will Diagnose Your Plant Problems
-- from Kate Yturri -- San Juan County Master Gardeners have started their plant problem diagnostic clinic. The clinic meets twice monthly on the first and third Thursday, April through September and supports the Master Gardener Farmers Market booths on Orcas and San Juan Islands and Lopez Island table at
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 1)
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: Denise Wolf
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. Mourning -- by Denise Wolf -- Numb Blips of emotion Suppressed Caught unaware Sadness I’m doing fine Thank you I
Guest Column: LWV Sums up Legislature’s Work on Education and Budget
State Legislature still at work in last week of session -- from the League of Women Voters of Washington State LWVwa.org-- The regular Legislative session end is fast approaching, on Sunday, April 26. The Supreme Court hearing is scheduled the next day to consider possible sanctions related to the contempt
