Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Community, Music Education, Homespun Fun Rolled into One!
Friday, April 17, 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- You're invited to the second-ever performance of Orcas' very own "Girls with Ukes" choir. The group, co-lead by Anita Orne and Mandy Troxel, includes 4th through 8th grade girls from the public school, Christian School, Salmonberry, home school, and Spring
The Road Ahead for the EA-18G Growler EIS
-- from Capt. Mike Nortier, NAS Whidbey Commanding Officer -- With the official scoping public comment period for the U.S. Navy Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the EA-18G Growler Airfield Operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island now complete, I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss how the EIS will
OIFR Remains a Class 6 with Survey and Rating Bureau
-- From Chief Kevin O'Brien, OIFR -- In a letter received on April 8, 2014, from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau (WSRB), Orcas Island Fire and Rescue was informed that our Protection Class Rating will remain a 6 which is the base rating for the fire district. Over the
Sheriff’s Report: March 25 – April 9, 2015
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- March 25, 2015 15-001430 On March 25, 2015 at about 1400 hours, a Mental Health Professional asked for the assistance of the San Juan County Sheriff's Department and OIFR in an involuntary mental health hold. Units responded to the patient's home. The patient was evaluated and taken
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
