Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Letter to Editor | Orcas School Traffic Safety a Priority
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Over the past several months, I have been addressing a traffic safety issue at the intersection of School Road and Madrona Street. This has been an ongoing problem, which came to a climax in December when two students narrowly avoided being hit
Food Bank Bits and Bites…
-- from Madie Murray for Orcas Food Bank -- The Orcas Island Food Bank loves sharing its news and people with our wonderful community! Here’s what’s been happening lately… Featured Food Bank Personality! We thought it would be fun to periodically tell you a little about some of the amazing
Weeds or Wildflowers? Botanical Bullies and Conscientious Gardening
Wednesday, March 20, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Island Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Jane Wentworth, Master Gardener with a master’s degree in Botany on Wednesday, March 20 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Jane specializes in identifying and promoting
Growler Flight and Operations Expansion Decision Dismisses State, Community Opposition
Sound Defense Alliance will continue to fight In an unprecedented move and over the objections of thousands of citizens and local, state and federal officials, the Navy formalized its decision to add 36 EA-18G “Growlers” to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and to quadruple flight operations at Outlying Field Coupeville.
Welcome to Medicare. Now What?
Monday, March 25, 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65? Been on Social Security Disability for two years? Then you are about to join Medicare. Medicare is a different medical insurance experience with its own vocabulary, rules, and deadlines. Join us in the Community Room at
Final Harvest for Coffelt Farm?
UPDATED REPORT -- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The recent public disclosure of Coffelt Farm’s deteriorating infrastructure and its demand of the San Juan County Land Bank – which owns the land on which the farm operates – to finance critical improvements brought to the surface the desperate
Museums Director to Speak at Orcas Rotary
March 15, 5-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeanne McPherson -- Brittney Maruska is in her third year as Executive Director of Orcas Island Historical Society & Museums. She believes in telling history through community collaborations and is always looking for new partners. Please join us to learn what the Museums are up
Local Churches Join in Community Prayer and Worship Services for Lent
-- from Brian Moss for Orcas Island Community Church -- During this season of Lent, a time on the church calendar leading up to Easter, churches on Orcas Island are coming together for prayer and worship. For the next four Wednesday nights, you are invited to join us for a
Learn to Draw in Caroline Buchanan Class
Begins March 25, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Caroline Buchanan -- The last week in March Caroline Buchanan will offer her once-a-year drawing class to get you started drawing. Caroline has an outstanding track record of helping even the most doubting people to learn to
County Disability Advisory Committee Seeks Members
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- Are you looking for a way to serve your community? San Juan County Elections is looking for persons with disabilities, and providers of services to persons with disabilities, to serve on the Disability Advisory Committee. Washington State Law requires every county to have
Letter to Editor | Vacation Rental Tipping Point
-- from Greg and Heather Dew Oaksen -- We are concerned and worried about our island communities! Short term vacation rentals reduce availability of affordable long-term rental housing making it almost impossible for families and workers to find adequate housing. Substantial income potential provides an incentive to convert residences to
Scientists Think They Have Spotted a Mysterious ‘Legendary’ Orca Species
-- from ScienceAlert.com -- An elusive type of orca, rarely heard of and even more rarely seen, may have just been spotted in the wild. In the icy waters off Cape Horn on the southern tip of Chile, scientists have filmed an entire pod of the legendary "Type D" orca.
The Seductive Appeal of Community Theater
-- from Toby Cooper -- Mamma Mia! co-stars Frank Michels (Sam), Larry Hampel (Bill), Hailey Averna (Sophie) and Tom Fiscus (Harry) on stage. Photo by Chris Thomerson. Ask any of the Mamma Mia! cast why they leave the relative security of workaday life for the incertitude, the very ephemerality of
Snowed-out Valentine Dance Resprouts as Spring Fling
Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Because of the snow, the Valentine Dance could not be held. We have now scheduled a replacement that we would like to call “Spring Fling.” We will be holding a dance on March 23, at 7:30, at
Emmanuel to Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of San Salvadoran Archbishop
Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Jeffry Steele -- Recuerdos de Monseñor Romero Marking 39 years since the martyrdom of St. Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador Readings by Fr Berto Gándara Music by Jeffry Steele with photos by Jim Harney and others 7:00 PM, Saturday,
Letter to Editor | Coffelt Farm Needs Land Bank to Invest Funds
-- from Sally Spicer -- I am writing this letter to beg the San Juan County Land Bank to invest the funds necessary to save the San Juan County agricultural institution that is Coffelt Farm. Only with the Land Bank's help can we rebuild Coffelt Farm and help it be
