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
Buck Park Lease/Transfer Process Still Stalled
Updated April 29 at 8:45 p.m. Caution ruled the day at the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board Meeting last Thursday, April 27, and the long-awaited turnover of Buck Park to the Orcas Island Park
Guest Column: San Juan Islands’ Style?
By Teddy Deane Calling all artists! And by that I mean ALL artistic disciplines, from textiles to text-tiles. We have a lot of artists here in San Juan County. I have no statistics, but I
April Poetry: Train Storm
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. Train Storm On a day like this, shrouded
What to Do with Japan’s Tsunami Debris
By Brendan Cowan, Director San Juan County Department of Emergency Management As time passes after the March 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami, there is increasing attention being paid to the issue of tsunami debris washing
The Annual OIEF “Food for Thought” Event May 26th
From Janet Brownell, President, Orcas Island Education Foundation What are you doing Saturday of Memorial Weekend? Why barbecue at home -- when you can attend the Orcas Island Education Foundation's "“Picnic and Barbeque by the
April Poetry: Gothozoic, Period
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. Gothozoic, Period Her poetry is paleoskinlithic blacken feels
Country Corner Day Next Weekend
From Liz Longworth at Country Corner Country Corner Day will be Saturday, May 5th from 11am – 2pm. We will have a Bounce House, Horse Rides, Smoothie Bar Samples, Hot Dogs, Root Beer Floats, Giveaways,
Guest Opinion: OPALCO and the Future
By Lance Evans Orcas Power & Light Cooperative’s 75th Annual Meeting on the ferry is scheduled for Saturday, May 5. There is also an election for the two District 2 directors, voted on by all
Charter Review Commission to Refine Recommendations for Ballot
From the Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday April 28th at the San Juan Grange from 8:30am to 2pm (with a
An Over-the-Top Weekend Lies Ahead
Friday, April 27 Spring Scrapbooking Retreat All Weekend (Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29) at YMCA Camp Orkila. Meals, snacks and lodging are provided. Contact Joie Lucas at 360-622-6151 (cell) or email joielucas@centurytel.net
April Poetry: Barefoot Burglar Tryptich
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. Barefoot Burglar Tryptich Part I – The Kid
Hearing for Extra .3% Sales Tax for Criminal Justice, Public Safety
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk Tuesday, May 8 beginning at 10:15 a.m. at Council Hearing Room The San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a
Treat Yourself to a Peek and Purchase in Granny’s Attic
Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center "Lots of nice surprises for everyone" await visitors to Granny's Attic this Saturday, says Jane Heisinger, Coordinator of the
April Poetry: Her Birthday
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. Her Birthday is the seventh and this year,
See What Mt. Baker Road Improvements Will Bring
Thursday, May 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. across from OPALCO generator plant San Juan County Public Works Department will host an Informational field walk on the Land Bank’s Stonebridge Preserve which will be
Public Hearing on Wireless Communications Rescheduled
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council has postponed the public hearing on the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance amending San Juan County Code provisions for wireless communication
