Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
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.),
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Cancelled
-- from the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- UPDATE: Due to excused absences, our participating numbers do not meet quorum requirements. The April 7th 2015 DHPRC is cancelled. Next meeting May 8th 2015, 1:30 PM DHCC. The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, a county advisory committee, will meet Wednesday, April 8 from
Artworks History Subject of New Essay
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- The historic Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant Congratulations Boyd Pratt, History Link and the San Juan County Writing Our History Project for Boyd Pratt’s latest local history essay published on HistoryLink.org! The essay is on the history of the Orcas Island Artworks (the historic Olga Strawberry
Ferry Advisors to Meet with County Council
San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel announced that members of the SJC Council will be attending a Ferry Advisory Committee Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System on Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mullis Street Fire Station, Friday Harbor. State law directs
