Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Bishop Craig Anderson to Retire
From Emmanuel Episcopal Church After almost six years as part-time Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, Bishop Anderson announced his retirement effective May 1st. “It’s been a wonderful six years and I leave knowing that the congregation will be moving from strength to strength as it anticipates
McClerren Concedes to Stephens
From Brian McClerren Thank you to everyone who helped out with my campaign. Thank you to the thousands of people who voted for me and those who sacrificed their personal time to participate. We managed to interest nearly half of the County in spite of having the least amount of
April Poetry: Who Will Speak
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. WHO WILL SPEAK by Sadie Bailey Who will speak on behalf of trees to stay saw’s bite, blade’s slash and sting? Can the
Three American Legion Groups Flap Jacks
The happy flapjack crew at the American Legion pancake breakfast, from left, Kathy Everett, Mel Winsor, Mick Stevens and Mike Hedington, Jr. Sunday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post By Diane Baxter Welcome, sunny smiles greet everyone, (PSA Crew/volunteers Post, Sons-of-the American-Legion,
Actors Theater Mixes Up Actors, Authors and Directors
10-Minute PlayFest Opens this Friday, April 26 The Festival of Plays that opens this Friday, April 26 at the Grange is a community-led project in which actors, authors and directors -- all local -- present original short plays to their audience. The PlayFest encourages novices and veterans alike to try
Salmonberry School’s New Teacher
Tom Rawson, new teacher at Salmonberry School Open House Monday, April 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. From Salmonberry School Salmonberry School is thrilled to introduce its newest faculty member, Tom Rawson, to the Orcas Island community at an Open House for all elementary grades to be held on
Come to Granny’s Attic this Saturday
The annual Granny's Attic sale is this coming Saturday, April 27. Jane Heisinger, Coordinator of the Senior Services Advisory Committee, says, "We have lots of wonderful items including special furniture and co axel cable. Who knows what treasures you will find! "We also have sewing items: a serger, a sewing
American Legion College Scholarship Drive Begins
From Judi Resch Each year, at this time, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit reaches out to the community (businesses and individuals) for the continued funding of scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to Orcas High School Seniors upon graduation. For a contribution of $25 towards these scholarships, we will post an
April Poetry: Just a Scratch on the Butt
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. JUST A SCRATCH ON THE BUTT by Audra Query Lawlor I watched him lazily cross the street his dirty white coat matted with
Guest Opinion: Privacy Endangered by High-tech Surveillance
By Errol Speed Washington State Constitution Article 1 Section 7 – INVASION OF PRIVATE AFFAIRS PROHIBITED – No person shall be disturbed in his private affairs, or his home invaded, without the authority of law. The Washington Supreme Court has interpreted the prohibition against illegal searches and seizures under
Unitarian Universalist Service on “Living Our Values”
By Susan McBain The presentation at the April 28 service of the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will be “Living Our Values.” Kathy Hendrickson of OIUUF will be our presenter. OIUUF meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, September through June. The service is
Lisa Byers Concedes to Rick Hughes
By Lisa Byers Earlier this afternoon I called Rick Hughes to congratulate him on his election to the County Council and to wish him well. I have appreciated Rick’s grace, humor and collegial approach to this campaign, and I trust that he will do his best to represent us well.
Election Update: Tight Races Close Tighter
Hughes and Jarman still lead opponents By Margie Doyle With the second vote count posted minutes ago, the winning trends of Candidates Rick Hughes and Bob Jarman still hold: 3,440 votes for Hughes(51.1 percent); his opponent Lisa Byers has gained 3,292 or 48.9 percent of the vote 3,372 votes for
School Board Faces Teacher Cuts — Again
School Board Meets on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the School Library By Margie Doyle At its regular meeting tomorrow, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board will again be forced by state-regulated deadlines to propose a Minimum Education Plan for hiring teachers for next year; again that
April Poetry: Brightwork
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. BRIGHTWORK by Shannon Borg We're rubbing the brightwork clean ..........Every scratch, each faded rail swells with tales of where this boat has been:
Tight Election Everywhere but Lopez
Jarman, Hughes have narrow, 100 -pt. leads By Margie Doyle San Juan County voters appear to be split down the middle when it comes to their Orcas and San Juan Island representatives on the County Council. On Lopez Island, incumbent Jamie Stephens holds a healthy margin of 57.21 percent of
