Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Letter to the Editor: Comments to the County an Exercise in Frustration
Dear Pete Rose and San Juan County Council Members, I am very distressed by the recent events concerning the Shoreline Characterization and Inventory Report. When I was struggling with trying to write my report and
May Brings Classical Concerts and Classes
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Not one, but two Musicians-in-Residence for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will be coming here the week of May 14th through 18th to work with
Cinco de Mayo at Chilada’s!
By Julie Fraser Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Chiladas with a Tequila & Tamale Tasting in the courtyard from 2PM on. Event sponsors 1800 Tequila and Milagro are providing free T-shirts, hats, beads and
Cider, Mead and Everything in Between Competition
By Madie Murray We know there are a lot of you out there who have that special stash of hard cider, mead, dessert wine, liqueur and anything in between that you have brewed
Common Sense Alliance Helped with Review of Shoreline Inventory & Characterization Report
From the Common Sense Alliance To help shoreline owners review the County’s more than 300 page Shoreline Inventory and Characterization Report (“Inventory & Characterization”) and an extensive number of maps prepared by its’ contractors, the
Taming Technology: Computer Classes at the Library
By Martin Arnold Taming Technology A series of free classes designed to domesticate your electronic beasts! At the Library with Martin Arnold & Holly King, Public Services Librarians Fridays, 10:30am - 12:00pm Friday, May 11
County Administrator Pete Rose Resigns
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council announced today [May 1] that Administrator Pete Rose has resigned his position, effective June 8, to become city administrator of Lake
Playfest Promises Two Weekends of Original Drama by Orcas Islanders
From Doug Bechterl, Director, Actors Theater of Orcas Island You won't want to miss our 7th Annual Playwrights’ Festival. The festival was created to encourage local islanders to show off their talents and to challenge
School’s Minimum Education Plan Cuts Teachers
With its approval of the Minimum Education Program for 2012-13, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board set forth a plan for the next school year that cuts 16.76 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo @ Agave
By Kathleen Lunde Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Agave Restaurant & Tequila Bar this Saturday May 5. We will be featuring live music with the Orcatrazz Mariachi Band, music begins at 6, doors open at
Dana Lyons is Coming Back to the Rock!
Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Olga Dana Lyons will be stopping by the Olga Energetics Hall (AKA Olga Community Center) in beautiful downtown Olga on his swing through the San Juan
Canine Capers: Many Roads Do Not Get To the Same Place
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
Shoreline Comments Due Today; Shoreline Form a “Hoax”
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The county has received a number of complaints from citizens who say they have received a lengthy form, purporting to be a County form about shoreline activities,
April Poetry: The Poem I Wanted to Write
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. The Poem I Wanted to Write would have
Ferry Fares Increase May 1; Discount for Smaller Vehicles
From Washington State Ferries As Washington state ferries voyage into the peak travel season, all ferry fares will increase on May 1. Another fare change will increase the discount for vehicles shorter than 14 feet.
Low Tide Calls: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of Eastsound’s
