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.”
Lynn Starrett Memorial Service June 23
-- from Stewart Mehlman -- There will be a Memorial Service for Lynn Starrett at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island on Monday June 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Lynn Starrett, 78, of Olga, WA, formerly of Chicago, passed away on March
Editorial: Why Does Ferry Ticket Fraud Remain a Mystery?
-- by Lin McNulty -- On June 3, Orcas Issues made a Public Records Request to San Juan County Sheriff's Office regarding the mysterious, unauthorized use of Washington State Ferry WAVE2GO tickets. We, in turn, received two reports with dates of January 31, 2014 and March 21, 2014. We were
WSF Schedules Community Meetings
Wednesday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., County Council Chambers -- from Washington State Ferries -- Join Washington State Ferries at community meetings this summer to discuss route-specific issues, liquefied natural gas, new vessel construction and long-range planning. Community meetings are hosted twice a year to discuss current issues
Fur and Feathers 4-H Club Offers Dinner Tomorrow
Wednesday, June 18, 5:30–7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Please join the Fur and Feathers 4-H club for a delicious dinner on Wednesday, June 18 at the Orcas Senior Center. Dinner is served between 5:30-7:00pm Cream of Carrot soup Local green salad with balsamic vinaigrette Pulled Pork w/ Macaroni & Cheese
State Social & Health Services to Visit Orcas
Tuesday, June 24 & Wednesday, June 25 at the Community Church The WA State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Eastsound on June 24 and June 25 , 2014. DSHS workers will conduct application interviews for food and cash as well as
USS Nimitz Visits San Juans
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photos by Brad Patton. Perhaps in homage to Harry Patton's recent 92nd birthday, it seems the USS Nimitz paid a recent visit to the East side of Orcas, passing by the Pea Pods. "Quite a sight!" related Harry after he saw the carrier
“Earthy” Eastsound Water Smell Still Safe
-- from Paul Kamin -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) has had four calls related to an uncommon odor in the water. The odor was first noticed on Sunday midday, and several calls came in on Monday morning. The water was described as smelling “earthy” or “like algae” What’s going
Chamber Music Fest Adds Miró Beethoven Concert Seating
Monday, June 23; Tuesday, June 24; Wednesday, June 25; and Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 pm, with the final concert Sunday, June 29 at 4:00 pm., Orcas Center -- from Joyce Stone -- Due to fantastic audience response, Stage Seating has been added to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s
Rosario Area Drug And Gun Bust Suspect Has Hearing in Court
-- by Margie Doyle -- Geiser Way house, subject of criminal activity investigation David A. Andreev, arrested at 299 Geiser Way in the Rosario area on Friday, June 13, made a preliminary appearance at the San Juan County Courthouse today [Monday, June 16]. During the brief appearance a
Over All Too Soon: Graduation Memories
-- from the Orcas Issues staff -- It was a wild and wonderful week, with high emotions and pride in accomplishment. From the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School graduation, to the presentation of senior projects, to the traditional scholarship awards at the Celebration of Success to the culminating
Growler Flight Operations Schedule
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of June 15-21, 2014 NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., on June 17, 19 and 20, 2014. Tuesday and
Learn to Sail the Seas!
-- from Gwyneth Burrell for Sail Orcas -- Jr. Sailing Sailing lessons for boys and girls aged 8-15 on West Sound will be running again this summer starting June 23rd. Now in it's 21st year this popular program is a great activity for visiting kid as well as locals. Sign
Orcas Island’s Harvey Family Parade Grand Marshals
Chamber of Commerce Honors ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ in Community Parade -- from Lance Evans -- “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 5 in Eastsound. "One of the things that makes island living exceptional is our powerful sense of
Funhouse Commons 5K Run
Saturday, July 5, 8:45 a.m., Village Green -- from Alyson Stephens -- On Saturday of Independence Day weekend, before the parade, The Funhouse Commons will hold it’s 3rd annual “FC5.” Divisions include a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1K kids' run. Walkers will start at 8:45, The kids' race
Actors Theater to Bring Burying Aunt Beulah to Random Howse
Thursday & Friday, June 19 & 20, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Doug Bechtel -- First up in Actors Theater of Orcas Island's summer schedule is a Readers Theater production of the comedy “Burying Aunt Beulah” by Joni Hilton. This award winning play tells what happens when Beulah, the
Seven to be Honored for Environmental Stewardship
-- from Julia Vouri, Stewardship Network of the San Juans -- Christine Langley, Lopez Island Seven Good Steward awards will be presented to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship on Saturday, June 21 at the Orcas Island Solstice Celebration. At 11 a.m., winners will
