Here’s a thought…
“I’m calling on Washingtonians – please, don’t be a spark this weekend. Your choices could literally save lives.”
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS DAVE UPTHEGROVE
CenturyLink is Working to Restore SJI Communications
-- from Jan Kampbell -- A CenturyLink Remote Terminal located near the intersection of Cattle Point Road and Golf Course Road was struck by a vehicle, Thursday, March 27, 2014, at 11:09 p.m. impacting telephone, Internet and 911 services to approximately 200 customers. In case of an emergency, customers can
First Zip-Line Opportunity of the Season
Sunday, April 13, 1-2:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- Camp Orkila's zipline is open to the public! on May 19 and June Reservations required! YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We
Private Donors Pay for Levy Campaign
-- from Art Lange -- I would like to clarify that all expenses for the campaign for a “YES” vote on the Orcas Fire and Rescue levy renewal that will be on the April ballot are paid for by private donations and are managed by a committee of citizens supporting
Letter to Editor: Saving Lives, Property…and Taxpayer Dollars
-- from Norm Stamper -- Recently, I was privileged to work with fellow residents in a comprehensive study of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue: its history, current practices, and future challenges. This effort, led by Art Lange, was thorough, objective, systematic. We found thoughtful, conscientious oversight by OIFR commissioners, and
Battlefield Band Set to Return
Saturday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Battlefield Band is back, playing Scottish music of rare passion and joy! Battlefield Band leads the way for Scotland with their inspired fusion of ancient and modern traditional music and song. Orcas Center is delighted to have Battlefield
Reminder: Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Sunday, March 30, 1 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Please join us on Sunday afternoon, March 30 at 1:00 PM: A Little Concert for Louis XIV with baroque bassoonist Anna Marsh, violinist Christine Wilkinson Beckman, violist Steve Creswell and Jeffrey Cohan on baroque flute. This
Letter to the Editor: OIFR Levy Provides Maintenance and Service
-- by Frank and Jan Loudin -- One of the joys of living on Orcas Island is knowing that, in case of emergency, we have dedicated, hard working, experienced, community-minded, accountable OIFR! Considering some of the opposition to the levy, we've observed that like any fine piece of equipment, the
Some Legislation Passed: the 2014 Legislature
-- from the League of Women Voters -- (Editor's note: The following report was taken from the League of Women Voters' March 23 report on the Washington State Legislative Session, the Legislative Newsletter. Italics and bolding added for emphasis): For the first time in several years the Washington Legislature adjourned
Letter to the Editor: I Support OIFR, Just Not the Levy As Is
-- from Pierrette Guimond -- When you vote no against the levy you are not voting against the Fire Department or the Volunteers. The people of Orcas rejected two bond proposals for the School District because the majority felt that it was too much money but finally approved the third
Love and Other Impossible Pursuits
-- from Rachel Newcombe -- Ironically, the best-kept secret about America’s libraries is that they are wildly, deeply, and incontrovertibly popular. They are as actively used as ever, if not more. —Anna Clark, journalist. Pacific Standard, The Science of Society This was the new Ayelet Waldman novel that I was
“iGods” this Weekend at Community Church
March 28-30 at the Community Church -- by Pastor Dick Staub -- Kindlings WinterFest this weekend at Orcas Community Church “iGods: How to live a Fully Human Life in an electronically Mediated Age” is the theme of this year's WinterFest at the Orcas Island Community Church. Youth and media
Have You Seen One of These? It Could Be Oil…
-- from Katie Fleming -- To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill on March 24th, an international team of conservation groups launched about 650 ‘drift cards’ – biodegradable plywood cards, each with a unique serial number – along the oil tanker route that runs through the
Dana Lyons’ “The Great Salish Sea” CD Release Tour
Saturday, March 29, 2014. 7 p.m., West Sound Community Hall -- from Katie Fleming -- Dana Lyons will be touring the islands with FRIENDS of the San Juans this coming week. Dana is best known for his hit comedy song “Cows With Guns,” and will be traveling throughout Washington and
Letter to Editor: Viking Pride Far-reaching
-- from Kyle Freeman, Orcas Middle School/High School Principal -- I want to congratulate the Orcas Island Booster Club, OIHS coaches and Orcas student athletes for the amazing work they did yesterday in raising money to help our league partners in Darrington. I also would like to thank the community
Letter to Editor: Community Spirit Knows No Bounds
-- from Justin Paulsen -- There's a spirit in that exists in small communities that ties the people of those communities together. That spirit is not bounded by any city limit, county line or even by a body of water. It is this spirit and sense of community that brought
Editorial: Here’s Your Chance to Influence the Fire Levy Vote
-- Brown Bag Meeting Tomorrow at Orcas Fire Station (see directions below) -- by Margie Doyle -- (Editor's Note: This editorial was first published on March 5. A number of community members have asked Orcas Issues if there is an election forum planned to state the pros and cons of
