Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Price Increases Are Shocking
-- by Chom Graecen -- Graph created by Chom Graecen, based on the rate structure published by OPALCO Be warned. Some of us, particularly small electricity users, might be in for an electrifying shock treatment. Electricity prices are going up to the point where some may no long
Orcas Island Historical Society to Host Family Dinner
-- from the Orcas Island Historical Society -- Join us on the evening of Saturday, March 28th for "Dragons or Dinosaurs? Myth or Reality?" a fun-filled night of food, friends and Dinosaurs! Bring your children, grandchildren or nieces and nephews, to learn about Dinosaurs and their eggs. The evening will
Emmanuel Parish Invites All to Holy Week Services
- from Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- Emmanuel Parish Labyrinth and Church, photo courtesy of Cheryl Danskin Please join us at Emmanuel Parish for services during Holy Week. The Maundy Thursday service on April 2 will begin in the Parish Hall at 5:30 pm with a light meal (potluck:
April Concert “Goldberg Variations” with Pianist Jeffrey Kahane
Call soon – almost sold out! -- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Jeffrey Kahane at the piano. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is proud to announce internationally renowned pianist Jeffrey Kahane in a special Salon Concert Friday, April 17th at 6 p.m. Kahane will
Epic Film, Beyond the Beautiful Forevers, to Stream
Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Give yourselves the gift of theater on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center when Pulitzer Prize winner Kathryn Boo’s book Beyond the Beautiful Forevers is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation
Public Works Hosts an Open House on Orcas
Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Lundeen Room -- from Jamie Hanna, San Juan County Public Works -- Come learn about the following projects and programs: Deer Harbor Bridge Replacement Orcas Road Improvements Prune Alley Complete Street Improvements Orcas Village Park & Ride Non-Motorized Safety
Reprise: When Your Life Goes to the Dogs
-- by Lin McNulty -- (Orcas Issues has had several comments in recent weeks asking about Thayne and Chris Hamilton and their cause, first posted on Dec. 1, 2013. In response to the comments, we're re-publishing this article, and directing potential contributors to: www.gofundme.com/thaynehamilton ) Thayne Hamilton, with a
San Juan County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
-- from Rock Island Communications -- San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County's Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable in the streetlight conduit will save businesses located in Eastsound Village a great deal on
Larsen Recognizes Community’s Hard Work As San Juan Monument Turns Two
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today recognized the two-year anniversary of the San Juan Islands National Monument designation by applauding the hard work of the community and the partnerships that made the monument a reality, as well as noting the importance of conserving lands and waters.
March Turtleback March a Great Experience
-- from Tanja Williamson -- [metaslider id=35384] It was sunshine and smiles last Saturday, March 21st, during the Land Bank’s “March Turtleback March” on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve! Over 90 people, from ages five to sixty five, met at the park’s south trailhead and climbed aboard the Camp Orkila bus
FH Altercation Results in Stabbing, Arrest
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On March 23, 2015 at approximately 6:05 pm a 911 call was placed to the Sheriff’s Office to report an assault. Two Friday Harbor men got into an altercation and one was stabbed with a knife. The victim was airlifted to Harbor View Medical
Calling All Metal Workers
For Orcas Center Art Show -- from Andrea Hendrick -- You are invited to show your art - anything made of metal or a combination of metal and ? - in the Orcas Center Lobby throughout the month of April. Works suitable to be hung on, or placed next to
Hunt Easter Eggs at Deer Harbor
-- from the Deer Harbor Women's Auxiliary -- The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary and the Deer Harbor Inn are hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5. It starts at 1 p.m. Kids up to 12 years old should arrive on time so you don’t miss the fun
Open Letter to Rick Hughes Re: Orcas Road Project
-- from Susan Fleischer and John Fleischer -- Re: Orcas Road Project (Nordstrom Lane to McNallie Lane) Dear Rick, This is in regard to the San Juan County Orcas Road proposed realignment that runs along Carol Clark’s property from Swan Road to McNallie Lane. Walt and Carol Clark (Susan's parents)
Chelsea Leaves the School Garden for Adventure and Education
Colleen Stewart steps into her boots -- by Madie Murray -- Chelsea says "bye" and Colleen gets to work! We are saddened by Chelsea Cates leaving us, but so excited about the future she is planning for herself. She will soon be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with
Letter to the Editor: The Richards Have Made Orcas a Better Place
-- by Lesley Liddle -- Two very dear members of our Orcas community will be leaving us. Lynn and Glenna Richards have decided it is time, and have made the difficult decision to move to an assisted living residence located in Woodinville. On the bright side they will be closer
