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.”
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
Orcas Sport Teams Support Rivals (and Neighbors)
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Athletics Boosters organized their members, and the island sports teams they support to help their long-time sports rivals at Darrington when disaster struck last weekend. As Justin Paulsen wrote: "The plan for Tuesday afternoon was fairly standard for an early spring day at
Collaborative Multimedia Exhibition at Orcas Center in April
Opening Reception: April 4, 5:30-7 p.m. Exhibition: April 4-April 30 -- from Anne McDuffie-- Calving Ice Nature Unbalanced: A collaborative art exhibition will showcase Painting by Ann Vandervelde, Glass sculpture by Lin McJunkin, and Poetry by Anne McDuffie. Paint meets glass meets poetry and sound in a collaborative
It’s Spring: New Ferry Schedules and Rate Changes
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ferry customers should plan ahead for spring sailings and fare changes. The Washington State Ferries spring sailing schedule begins, Sunday April 6. Annual and new fare increases go into effect May 1. Additional spring service starts Sunday, April 6. Customers should expect the following
Endangered Cousins of Our Local Deer
-- By Arianna Dean -- This is the first in a series of short ecology-related articles written by members of the Orcas High School Environmental Club in preparation for Earth Day 2014. This year’s Earth Day Parade will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 22. The theme is
Funhouse Commons Makes Science Fun
Saturday, March 29, 12-4 p.m., Funhouse Commons -- from Mariah Miller -- Science Fair 2012 The 14th Annual Funhouse Science Fair happens on Saturday, March 29, from 12 -4 p.m. at The Funhouse Commons. This Free family event is open to the public and features gizmos and gadgets,
Volunteers Get the Museum Ready
-- by Margie Doyle -- Michael Budnick, James Lobdell, John Willis and their supervisor worked Saturday to install new bricks in the museum walkway Volunteers buzzed inside and out the Orcas Island Historical Museum last Saturday at its annual spring cleaning. Inside, Carla Stanley and Curator Clark MacAbee
Guest Column: March and the Color Blue
-- by Lois Cornell -- Probably most of you did not know that March is Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness month or that blue is the color of that awareness campaign. This is actually the first year that the White House has declared a National CRC month; it is also observed
