Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Recycling Route Collection Starts in September
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager As part of San Juan County’s transition to a new recycling and solid waste handling system, beginning September 1, San Juan Sanitation, Inc. will provide recycling pickup service in addition to garbage pickup. San Juan Sanitation is the solid waste collection company
Triana’s Now On Orcas Issues!
Link to Triana's horoscopes is newest addition to Orcas Issues. Orcas Issues is pleased to announce that a link to Triana Elan's weekly horoscopes is now posted in our right-hand sidebar. Her horoscopes have long been an island favorite. Triana is a former islander and has been a
Orcas Students Find a Good Use for Tent Caterpillars!
Tent caterpillar infestation. Photo courtesy of Ronda Jones. The Orcas Middle School Science Club was looking for a good indicator of toxic accumulation in the recently completed constructed wetland in Eastsound. After trying a number of different kinds of traps for flying and aquatic insects, none of
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Made from Fireworks
By Sheriff Rob Nou On Saturday, June 16, 2012 at about 1:00 p.m. Sheriff deputies and Lopez Island firefighters were sent to a Cross Road address on a reported explosive device. An improvised device was located in the mailbox. The immediate area was evacuated and the roadway closed for nearly
Orcas Citizens Unite to Say “Money is not Speech”
Thursday June 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Public Library "Money Out of Politics" is a signature gathering effort on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas to put pressure on the San Juan County Council to pass a resolution saying, in short, that corporations are not people and money
Ray’s Pharmacy Turns 40 & Re-invigorates Downtown Shopping
By Margie Doyle A fresh coat of paint, a new juice/coffee bar, expanded Medicaid and managed care services – Ray’s Pharmacy is busy, and that’s good for business! Under the ownership of Rick and Marlace Hughes, both from long-time Orcas Island families, Ray's is celebrating 40 years in business this
Six Local Students to Represent OPALCO at Co-op Leadership Camp
Connar Smith, Marne’ Cook, Cameron Schuh, Paige Carlson, Joe O’Bryant and Me’Taire Kilpatrick-Boe will represent OPALCO at the Youth Rally leadership camp at the College of Idaho this summer. The OPALCO Board of Directors presented the Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program award to five high-school students representing three islands:
Canine Capers: What Happened to the Nanny Dog?
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
FC5: Funhouse Commons First Annual 5K Run
July 7, 8 a.m., Village Green Members of running club will be represented in upcoming 5K race. Kick off the July 4th weekend festivities with The Funhouse Commons first annual 5K Run/Walk. Support a good cause, get some exercise, enjoy the summer weather and get a cool Tshirt!
So Long June, it’s Been Good to Know You
Monday, June 25 Learn to Compost with FoodMasters class 1 to 5 p.m. Cost is $30 or ask about work trade opportunities, by calling Learner Limbach at 376-4048. Tuesday, June 26 Wednesday, June 27 Sustainable Orcas Island monthly meeting 5:30 at the Public Library. Call 376-4985. Thursday, June 28 Orcas
Le Comte Ory — Rossini’s Witty and Sophisticated Comedy
Comte Ory disguised as a Hermit in Rossini's" Le Comte Ory" With a legendary mix of this and that, the Metropolitan Opera finds an excuse for a romp with Rossini’s Le Comte Ory. The Met’s Summer Encores continue with Rossini’s comic opera On Screen at Orcas Center Friday,
Shakespeare Under the Stars: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Doe Bay
Shakespeare under the stars at Doe Bay Resort on Thursday, July 5 with Stage Left Productions Island Stage Left of Friday Harbor will be bringing its upcoming production of Shakespeare's comedy, Midsummer Night's Dream to Orcas Island on Thursday, July 5, to Shaw Island on July 6 and
Letter to the Editor: A Grand Thank You to Our Grand Island
On behalf of the graduating class of 2012 and their families we would like to say a Grand Thank You to Island Market for providing the Celebration of Success barbeque food, and the amazing bounty of goodies for the senior's last party together at Grad Night 2012. When Jason Linnes
Heads Up! Summer Program for Outdoor Recreation, Zombies, Musicians, Ninjas & Cardboard Artists — and a 5K Run!!
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District logo. The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) has a full and varied slate of summer activities: some for an afternoon; some for a week; some, such as the Open Tennis on Wednesdays and Saturdays, already started. Following are the programs
Taste the Traditional Lion’s Club Alder-Smoke BBQ at a New Place
Saturday, July 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station From the Orcas Island Lion's Club New place, same great taste! The Orcas Island Lion's Club announces their 37th Annual Alder Smoked Salmon BBQ. The BBQ will be Saturday, July 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. at
Summer with Writer’s Roundtable: Save the Dates
Writer's Roundtable, an open discussion group that meets regularly on the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library, announces summer dates for its presentations: Saturday, July 21, "Rilke in Translation," Reading and Discussion led by John Friedmann, noted poet and translator; Saturday, August
