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
Health Department Urges: “Cocoon” Island Babies from Pertussis
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Health officials are urging the County’s residents to make sure all adults and older children who come in contact with very young children are
Adult & Kids Music Series Starts Up May 1
“Rock on the Rock Singers” and “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” are returning to the Orcas Center for another nine-week series directed by Grace McCune. The “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” will meet every Tuesday
April Poetry: Winter Hummingbird and Late Winter Night
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. Winter Hummingbird From a chord of snow rimed
Council Postpones Public Hearing on Solid Waste Debt Ordinance
At issue: a15-year limited tax general obligation bond (totaling $815,000) for the purpose of converting existing interfund loans to long term debt. The San Juan County Council will postpone a public hearing on a proposed
Guest Opinion: Nelson’s Exhibit Deserves Special Note
By Terry Johnson, Prof. Local artist Betsy Nelson has an exemplary exhibition at the Orcas Center, and local collectors should take heed of this very talented artist. The remarkable aspect of Nelson's work
Letter to the Editor: School District Needs Met by Brownell, Anderson
To the Editor- What great news that Senator Ranker was able to secure $1 million dollars for our school district’s capital needs. I greatly appreciate his efforts on behalf of Orcas. Thanks also are
Ten Minute Play Festival To Light Up the Grange
Friday/Saturday/Sunday, May 4-6 & 11-13, 7:30 p.m., The Grange The first two week-ends in May mark the 7th Anniversary of Orcas Island’s local Playwrights’ Festival presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island. The festival
April Poetry: Reed Grass
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. Reed Grass When will the grass be most
Guest Opinion: Reflections on the 2nd Anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill
By Mike Doherty, Clallam County Commissioner and Lovel Pratt, San Juan County Councilmember As we reflect on the second anniversary of the Nation’s largest oil spill, we want to share information about the work we
Orcas Medical Foundation Annual Meeting
Tuesday April 24, 3 to 5 p.m., Madrona Room at Orcas Center Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) invites anyone interested in health care on Orcas Island to attend. A brief OMF business meeting and announcement of
Documentary Screening — Legendary Environmental Leader Aldo Leopold
The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan Island Library are pleased to co-host the documentary film Green Fire! Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time, on Friday, April 27
Moran State Park as an Outdoor Classroom
Sunday May 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moran State Park From Fiona Norris, Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute San Juan Nature Institute and Kwiáht, with the collaboration of Friends of Moran
April Poetry: Daily I fall in love with fishermen
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. Daily I fall in love with fishermen After
Wildflowers of Hogback Preserve Nature Walk
Sunday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pickett (see directions) Discover the floral features of this isolated meadow adjoining the southeast shoulder of Mt. Pickett with San Juan Preservation Trust Stewardship Director,
American Legion Scholarship Drive Kicks Off
from Judi Resch, American Legion Women's Auxiliary Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25.00 for the continued funding of the scholarships. We will
As Candidate Filing Week Approaches, Questions about Council Terms Remain
Filing deadline is between May 14 and May 18 By Milene Henley, County Auditor Candidate filing week will arrive three weeks earlier in 2012 than last year, because of a change in state law. County
