Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Live at the Met: La Bohème this Sunday
Sunday, April 6, 1 p.m., Orcas Center - from Artha Kass -- The world’s most popular opera, La Bohème, will stream from the Met to Orcas Center this Sunday, April 6 at 1:00 pm. An exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of La Bohème the most performed
Letter to the Editor: Fire Levy Shouldn’t Be a Blank Check
-- from Bob Phalan -- As most people do, I too appreciate Orcas Fire and admire the volunteers. I dedicated 17 years of my life to it and them. I do not believe this entitles the administration to a blank check. It is with amazement that I have read the
Letter to the Editor: Don Weston Will Be Missed
A great man died here on the island. Don Weston was not a close friend of mine, but he, at times, did a great job substituting in my High School Science classes, and when we casually met on-island he always impressed me as not only a warm and gentle man,
Time to Clean Up Our Island
-- from Kira Bradshaw -- We are all witness to litter strewn along roads, on beaches, and in town. Many of us stop to pick up litter on the island on a regular basis. Unfortunately thoughtless people continue to toss cans, bottles, and cigarette butts among other trash, all over
Letter to Editor: World-Class Rescue
-- from Patrick Shepler -- It is with great pride, respect and humility that I write this letter; and also with sadness that such a tragic event occurred. I know our entire department sends their thoughts and prayers. When a 911 call came in Saturday afternoon, March 22nd for a
Editorial: The Fire Levy, Then and Now
-- by Margie Doyle -- We've listened to, and repeated, many of the concerns of Orcas taxpayers as they face their vote for the Fire and Rescue District's levy in April. We've had some of those concerns ourselves, as wage earners who've seen a personal two-thirds drop in wages since
Calling All Pilots
-- from Tony Simpson, Orcas Airport Manager -- On Friday, April 11th at the Eastsound Fire Station, Jim Higginson, a long-time aviator in the San Juan Islands, will present his FAA Safety Seminar covering how to fly the island airports in a variety of conditions. This seminar is geared towards
Funhouse Fair Makes Science Fun and Lively!
-- by Cara Russell -- Rocketship of Wonder Award Winners Ewan Lister and Joseph Brewer. Photo: Cara Russell The 14th Annual Funhouse Science Fair was a free and fun family event that was open to the public on Saturday March 29th from 12-4pm at the Funhouse Commons. There
Much Ado About Nothing Workshop Upcoming
Mondays, April 7 - May 26, 2014, 1–2:30 p.m., Library Conference Room -- from Jane Alden -- Much Ado About Nothing is a romantic comedy, with some of the most thrilling male/female exchanges ever written! It is the Quintessential War of the Sexes with a glorious, deeply satisfying outcome! I
April Poetry: The Right of Way
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 RIGHT OF WAY -- by James McKeon -- A George Inness painting, Sunset at Montclaire Could be anywhere back east, but reminds
Orcas Issues Selfies Sort of Goes to the Dogs
-- by Lin McNulty -- It seemed like a good idea for April Fools Day—get our readers to submit "selfies" for posting on Orcas Issues. Little did we know that the majority of our readers are either animals, babies, or one woman well-hidden by a CD. Here is the complete
Letter to the Editor: Clarifying Levy Request
-- from Barbara G. Bedell Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 -- As Chair of the Board of Fire Commissioners for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, I am writing to clarify a number of issues regarding the Fire/EMS levy and the operations
Guest Editorial: Why We Need an Effective CAO
-- from Barbara Bentley -- The landslide along the Stillaguamish River in Snohomish County is a stark reminder of why we need an effective Critical Areas Ordinance. As the introduction to San Juan County’s CAO states, “Protection and management of these [critical] areas is important to the preservation of ecological
Artsmith Poetry Reading at Darvills
Monday, April 7, 6 p.m., Darvill's -- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- T.S. Eliot said "April is the cruelest month," but Artsmith's April Poetry Month reading at Darvill's Bookstore features two poets whose work celebrates the magic and wonder of life. When reading the poems in Marjorie Manwaring's poetry collection,
Whitfield to Fill OPALCO Board Vacancy
-- from Suzanne Olson -- The OPALCO Board has appointed Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island to fill the board vacancy in District 4 (Shaw, Bell, Canoe and Crane Islands). Dr. Whitfield began his service to the Co-op in March. Dr. Whitfield and his wife Carol live on Shaw Island
Help the Legion Auxiliary Help Students
-- from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit -- The American Legion Auxiliary generously funds scholarships for Orcas high school graduates. Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25 for the continued funding of the scholarships. We will
