Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
Editorial: Reality Check – We Rely on Outside Help When Disaster Strikes
-- by Lin McNulty -- Whaddaya mean we don't have a bomb squad? Whaddaya mean we don't have a HazMat unit? Two recent incidents have brought this reality to light in our neighborhoods. On Friday, April 10, a gas spill on Seaview Street on Orcas at 2:49 p.m. prompted a neighborhood evacuation of one-half
It Could Be Any of Us
-- from Washington State Ferries -- (Editor's Note: Although this is not a story about any of our local ferry routes, any of us might relate to the circumstances involved. And, in its own way, it prompts our sympathy and amusement as a ferry customer relates his/her WSF experience.) We
It’s PlayFest Time!
-- from Alexander Conrad -- The Tenth Annual PlayFest returns to the Grange Theater this weekend and next with seven short plays written, directed and performed by local creative talent. This year’s diverse stories will touch on a range of emotions that will make you laugh and cry in turn,
Change the World by Changing Your Light Bulbs
-- by Paris Wilson -- In my eighth grade class, we had an assignment to do a study of one of our world’s problems. I chose to research the problem of energy-wasting light bulbs. My goal is to inform people about how we can save energy and money by which
Time to Stand Up, Men, Against Domestic Violence
-- from Juan Lopez -- Did you know that the largest number of calls to the sheriff department are domestic violence related? Or that the majority of the cases are perpetrated by males and that most of the time alcohol is involved? Or that almost all of the sexual assaults both adult
Celestine’s Senior Project is — Art!
Friday, May 1, 5 - 7 p.m., next to Kathryn Taylor Chocolates -- from Celestine Jensen -- Glassy Eyed CJensen My name is Celestine Jensen and for my senior project I am putting on an art exhibit to showcase my work. My show is on Friday May 1st, from
April Poetry: S Sydney Cook
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. Return to Earth -- by S Sydney Cooke -- The origin: The Story of the Staring One expands forth to
Letter to the Editor: Conservation District Salutes OPALCO
-- from Ron Zee, Chair, Board of Supervisors. San Juan Conservation District -- Many thanks to everyone who has supported Community Solar for Our Schools! We have completed the solar array installation on Orcas High School, and installations are scheduled for Lopez, San Juan, and Shaw schools in the next
Two Exciting New Productions on one Bill at Orcas Center!
Sunday, April 26, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- End this year’s Opera season with The Met: Live in HD production of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. This pair of shows at the Metropolitan Opera which mix jealousy with inebriated men for murderous results, will stream
Advantage Horsemanship at SJC Fairgrounds Registration Open
June 20 & 21, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Ashley A King -- Does the name Scott Purdum ring a bell? If you are an avid horse-lover, or have ever watched RFDTV, then you have heard of Scott Purdum's amazing show, Advantage Horsemanship! The San Juan County Fairgrounds is
PeaceHealth Discusses Medicare Wellness
Wednesday, April 29 at 5:30 in Friday Harbor -- from PeaceHealthv-- You’ve reached age 65 and are eligible for Medicare, or you’re approaching this milestone. What you may have come to expect from a visit with your primary care provider could look different now. Cheryl Kubisty, MD, will discuss your
BirdFest: All Things Bird and Beautiful
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce ramps up the 2nd Annual BirdFest, April 30 to May 3 -- by Margie Doyle -- Kim Middleton with her fine-feathered friend Lovers of all things “bird” and beautiful can indulge their passion in a multitude of events at the second annual Orcas
April Poetry: Susan Slapin
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 Photographer -- by Susan Slapin -- Believe me don't believe me when I tell you that you ride on
Chamber Music Festival Kick-off April 30th!
4 p.m. Ticket Sales Open at Orcas Center 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Reception - Toast 2015 Festival and New Executive Director -- from the Chamber Music Festival -- Aloysia Friedmann and Jon Kimura-Parker, 2014 Opening day of ticket sales for the 2015 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is Thursday,
Guest Editorial: Think AND Act Local on Earth Day
-- by Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) Director -- As the 45th Earth Day arrives, it’s a little hard to feel good about it. The Earth, that is. Despite the best intentions of many, climate change is looking like a genie that’s not going back in the bottle. At
How 1st & 2nd Graders View Whales
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
