Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Quilts, Quarters and Quirks of History
National Historic Preservation Month Events in the San Juan Islands -- from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- During “History Lives Here,” National Historic Preservation Month in May, quilt exhibits, guided tours, lectures, open historic officers’ quarters and other special events will convey the islands’ captivating and often quirky
School Board Hires Sup’t. and Remodel Contractor
-- by Margie Doyle -- At its regular meeting on Thursday, April 24, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors approved a two-year contract to hire Eric Webb as 1.0 FTE Superintendent, effective July 1, 2014. The approximate annual cost for this position, including a 28 percent benefit
April Poetry: Sail or Delight?
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. SAIL OR DELIGHT? -- by Carla Stanley -- And all night danced the ashes that phoenix kept jarred in a bubble they and
WSF Update: The Changing Status
-- from WSF -- UPDATE: April 26 at 1:29 p.m. -- The 1:55pm sailing from Friday Harbor to Anacortes is cancelled. The Chelan will be back in service and is scheduled to depart on time for the 3:40pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas. Necessary repairs to the Chelan
Dental Van Returning
Thursday-Friday, May 1-2 --from Hilary Canty -- The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on May 1st and 2nd. The Clinic will provide care to qualifying community members. Services provided during the clinic will be free of charge, thanks to the donation of skills
King Lear to Stream Live
Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- One of the great theatre events of the season, Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedy, King Lear, streams Live in HD from London to Orcas Center, Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 pm. Academy Award®-winner Sam Mendes (James Bond: Skyfall, American
April Poetry: That Song Inside Your Heart
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. THAT SONG INSIDE YOUR HEART -- by Ed Wilson -- That song inside your heart is not forbidden. It's allowed. It need not
Active Investigation into WSF Commuter Ticket Fraud
-- by Margie Doyle -- County Sheriff Rob Nou confirmed that there is an active investigation underway regarding reports of fraudulent use of "commuter" ferry ticket numbers at the Washington State Ferries (WSF) toll booth in Anacortes. There has been no response, other than acknowledgment of an active investigation regarding
OICC Annual Women’s Spring Luncheon
Saturday, May 10, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Environmental Learning Center -- by Sue Lewis -- Great food, wonderful ambiance and heartwarming fellowship will make May 10 a day to remember. The theme of this year’s Orcas Island Community Church Women’s Spring Luncheon is “Victory Gardens.” The theme comes from Psalm 18:19,
See Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte on Sunday
Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Cosi Fan Tutte, Mozart's beloved opera about testing the ties of love, streams live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center on Sunday, April 27 at 1:00 pm. If you’ve seen or heard The Magic Flute
Current Measles Surveillance
-- from County Health Department -- [As of April 22], no additional cases have been reported or are under investigation in San Juan County since April 18, 2014. Over the past month there have been a total of six (6) cases of measles among San Juan Island residents. All known
Letter to Editor: Cast Your OPALCO Vote
-- from Lee Sturdivant and Louise Dustrude, Friday Harbor -- We'd like to urge every OPALCO member to be sure to vote by noon May 2 in the OPALCO Board election, either by mail or online at www.opalco.com. We are voting to keep two smart experienced board members to help
April Poetry: The M/V Mighty Pride
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. THE M/V MIGHTY PRIDE -- by Margie Doyle -- The Mighty Pride he called her The woman that he owned He loved her
Measles, Mental Health and Marijuana: an Interview with John Manning
-- by Margie Doyle -- John Manning Retiring County Health Department Director John Manning recently spoke to Orcas Issues on the work he's done and changes he's seen in the two decades he has served in that position. Manning came to the Pacific Northwest nearly 40 years ago, following
Letter to Editor: Why I Want Another Term
-- from Glenna Hall -- As controversy swirls regarding the upcoming OPALCO Board election, I want to make my position regarding OPALCO's role in broadband as clear as possible: I strongly support OPALCO playing a significant role in bringing true broadband to OPALCO members and to the larger Islands community.
Great Gear at Granny’s Attic!
Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center What fun to poke around Granny's Attic -- and no cobwebs or bumping your head on the rafters, for this "Attic" sale takes place at the easily-accessible Senior Center. You can find a Chinese planter, a ten-speed
