Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
Island Boaters Asked to Give Input on Onboard Sewage Pumpouts
Tues. and Wed., April 19, 20, 2016 Two public meetings will discuss a possible free mobile pumpout service in the San Juan Islands. -- from Bridget Trosin, for Washington Sea Grant -- Last year, pumpout facilities supported by Pumpout Washington, a partnership of the Washington State Parks Department’s Clean Vessel Program,
Center for Whale Research Responds to Death of L95
-- from Kenneth C. Balcomb, Senior Scientist of the Center for Whale Research -- L95-Photo by Dave Ellifrit On 2 April 2016 we received photographs of a decomposing dead male killer whale found near Tahsis, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. The epidermis had deteriorated to
Letter to Editor: My OPALCO Board Recommendations
-- from Glenna Hall, San Juan Island -- As you may know, I served on the OPALCO Board for several years, but resigned last summer for health reasons. Numerous OPALCO members have asked me about the upcoming Board elections, and I would like to express my recommendations. I strongly urge
History Matinee: They Fly, They Swoop, They Dispense Mercy
Sunday, April 17, 3 - 4:40 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Come to this year’s first History Matinee this Sunday and listen to Orcas resident and Ports Commissioner Audrey Wells describe the history of volunteer mercy flights on Orcas Island. Audrey will have photos and stories to
All-Bach Concert Time Change
Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The next Salish Sea all-Bach concert will take place an hour later than announced, at 8:00 PM on April 19 at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church. The only other change in the attached press release is that
SJIMA Celebrates Earth Day with Fragile Waters Exhibit
Opening, April 23, San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Anne Sheridan / photokunst, SJIMA PR Coordinator -- Ansel Adams: © courtesy the Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust The San Juan Islands Museum of Art celebrates the marine environment on Earth Day weekend with the opening of
Guest Column: Rock Island Progress Report
Thank you to the OPALCO Board for their strong leadership -- from Dan Burke, for Rock Island -- With just over one year of being in business, Rock Island Communications has overcome numerous challenges, and has connected close to a thousand islanders to fast, stable and scalable broadband. “In just
April Poetry | Monica Kezar
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. The Lookout -- Monica Kezar -- Hozameen, Hozameen, most beautiful mountain I ever seen. --Jack Kerouac He stands in the shelter
Orcas Fire Recognizes Service of Former Chief
-- from Scott Williams, Acting Deputy Chief -- The Board of Fire Commissioners accepted the resignation of former Chief Preysz on Friday, April 8, 2016. "We, and the community, are thankful for his many years of community service," says the Board of Fire Commissioners. For 24 years Miklos Preysz has
Orcas’ July 4th Parade To Honor Historic Saturday Date
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- On March 29, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to interested parties, among them the Orcas Lions Club and the Orcas Historical Society, announcing that they had revisited their earlier decision to hold the Chamber of Commerce parade on
Salish Early Music Festival to Feature Bach on Period Instruments
Tuesday, April 19, 8 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Ingrid Matthews The Salish Sea Early Music Festival offers a rare opportunity to hear the complete Musical Offering and other chamber music by Johann Sebastian Bach on period instruments with German harpsichordist Hans-Jürgen Schnoor,
American Legion Auxiliary Again Sponsors Scholarships
-- from Judi Resch for the Voyle B. Martin American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 93-- 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 post an 8” x 10” poster, acknowledging
Guest Opinion | Amazon: A 21st Century Example of Enlightened Business…NOT
-- by David Turnoy -- Amazon: the prototype company of the new economy, the story of a young entrepreneur capitalizing on the growth of the Internet, capitalism and competition at its finest, right? Not exactly. There is a dark, underside to the phenomenal growth of this company, and only when
April Poetry | JoEllen Moldoff
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Field Calls To Grass ............................After Eduardo Galiano’s poem, Callings -- JoEllen Moldoff -- Field calls to grass which spreads a
Flea Market Comes to County Fairgrounds
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks and Fair -- Mark your calendars and pack up your boxes...The next Flea & Craft Market is Saturday, May 14th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity to do some satisfying spring cleaning, empty out your garage,
Guest Opinion: Carrier/United Technologies to Move Jobs to Mexico
-- by Michael Riordan in the New York Times -- The heating and air-conditioning equipment maker Carrier Corporation recently announced plans to transfer its Indianapolis plant’s manufacturing operations and about 1,400 jobs to Monterrey, Mexico. “It became clear that the best way to stay competitive and protect the business for
