Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Herb Gardening with the Garden Club
Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room Herb Gardening with Rolf Hokansson -- from Jan Jacobson -- The next meeting of the Orcas Island Garden Club features Rolf Hokansson who will discuss all aspects of herb culture, including history, culinary and medical uses, harvesting and preserving. Rolf
April Poetry: Nancy Reas
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. A Poem Is Not by Nancy Reas -- A poem is not A bird or a tree A flower Or
Arrest Made in Pedestrian Hit and Run Injury Accident
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On 04/08/2015 shortly after 10 a.m. a call of a reported Hit and Run accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle came into the Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatch center. At 10:05 a.m. Orcas Fire and Aid was the first to arrive on scene and treated
Hail and Farewell to the Chief
Monday, April 13, 2 - 4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Acting Chief Mik Preyz and Chief and CEO Kevin O'Brien. You are cordially invited to an open house reception at the Eastsound Fire
OPALCO Candidates: From the Voters’ Brochure
OPALCO’s governing board consists of seven directors from four districts who are elected for three-year terms, with the elections staggered. Each director is elected by a vote of OPALCO members, or appointed by the Board to fill out vacancies. All members may vote in every election, regardless of their home
EDC Offers Inventors’ Workshop on Orcas
Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Outlook Inn -- from Victoria Compton, Director, County Economic Development Council -- Entrepreneurs with inventions in all stages of product development are invited to a dynamic full-day workshop on getting products from idea to market. The workshop will be presented by the
Community Immunity Prevents the Spread of Disease
-- from San Juan County Communications -- When the San Juan County Health Department received reports of two local cases of chickenpox, public health officials reached out to provide vaccines and information to schools and local health care providers. As a result nearly all the unimmunized children that were exposed
Letter to the Editor: OPALCO Through the Recession
-- by Chris Thomerson -- Overall electric bills, adjusted for inflation, are now almost 15% lower than they were twenty years ago. During this recession, while the Board continued supporting community projects and programs, and held back on rate increases, electric bills did not keep pace with increasing costs. Remember
UUF To Hold Annual Poetry Service
Sunday, April 12, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain, Program Committee -- Annual Poetry Service: Sharing and Appreciating Poetry led by Suzanne Olson All are invited to bring a poem (or three) to share with the group. It could be one written by a favorite
April Poetry: Issa Parker
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. Graduation Day -- by Issa Parker -- Rain on graduation day coreopsis along the fence less is not more when
Editorial Update: The Girl Who Was Hit and a Softer Society
-- by Margie Doyle -- Update: Since publishing this editorial, a fund-raising effort has been launched online. Please consider helping Emily Foster out by going to gofundme.com/emilyfoster) By now, most islanders have heard that 17-year-old Emily Foster, an Orcas High School Senior, was hit at the intersection of Main Street
Sign Up for Diamond Hill Plant Ramble
-- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- A Native Plant Ramble will be led by Ruthie Dougherty and Casey Hons on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to Noon, sponosred by the San Juan County Land Bank. The Ramble will be a guided walk through mature forest, open
Choral Society Announces Soloists for Upcoming Bach Concert
-- by Roger Sherman, Director, Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce solo roles for its performance of the 1733 version of the "Mass in B-minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach. This concert is sponsored by Orcas Center and will be presented at 7:30 PM on
April Poetry: Monica Kezar
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 Square -- by Monica Kezar -- My breakfast of fried ham and bread Is good. Here at the Grand
Yoga! Do It In a Chair
Wednesday mornings, 10-11 a.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Daily-Smith -- Chair Yoga returns to the Senior Center on Wednesday mornings, starting April 8, from 10 - 11 a.m This gentle way of practicing yoga eases tensions acquired from challenges of everyday life stresses or chronic disease. One's limitations are
County Land Bank Celebrates with Poetry Trails
-- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, The Land Bank, with help from its partners, SJI Library, SJI National Historical Park, SJI Trails Committee, Lime Kiln Point State Park, and Friends of Lime Kiln Society (F.O.L.K.S.),
