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“There is one tradition in America I am proud to inherit. It is our first freedom and the truest expression of our Americanism: the ability to dissent without fear. It is our right to utter the words, “I disagree”.”
NATALIE MERCHANT
Letter to Editor: OPALCO’s Actions Regarding Board Candidates as an Ethics Question
-- from Michael Karp, OPALCO member -- OPALCO’s board and management need to be held accountable by members throughout the service area for the way they have conducted themselves, highlighted by the way current board elections are designed and managed. A recent e-mail sent out on Rock Island letterhead by Rock Island’s
April Poetry | Carla Stanley
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 Baseball of Winging Things -- Carla Stanley -- I would like to hawk just once bunt myself screaming down
Another Clay Café is Coming Your Way
Sunday, April 24, 2 - 5 p.m., High School Art Room -- from David Turnoy -- On Sunday, April 24, 2016, A-OK (Art for Orcas Kids) will host another fun-filled day at The Clay Café from 2-5 p.m. at the High School Art Room. A-OK is a program of OIEF
Ferries Choose Connecticut Company for Ferry Food and Concession Services
-- from Ian Sterling for Washington State Ferries -- When it came time for Washington State Ferries to put its vending, galley-service and other retail-concession contracts out to bid, the organization put the customer experience at the center of its request for proposals. On Monday, March 28, WSF chose hospitality-and-retail
April Poetry | Lin McNulty
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. An alteration -- Lin McNulty -- An alteration Of consistency Alas occurred, Counter to abjectivity Smiling, and with tearful eyes,
Letter to the Editor: Ferry Time, Not Island Time
-- by Patty Pirnack-Hamilton-- I had to change my ferry reservation last Thursday from the 6:30 to the 8:55, no problem. I was wishing I hadn’t even made a reservation as the late ferry is usually not crowded at this time of year. I rushed from my friend’s house and
Home Trust Infuses $1.26 Million into Local Economy Sun Rise Homes
-- from Peter Goddu for San Juan Community Home Trust -- Twelve repurposed/recycled homes from Canada are planned for Sun Rise Phase II, with seven homes now on site at the San Juan Community Home Trust’s newest neighborhood of permanently affordable homes. A total of $1,269,289 has been spent on
Guest Opinion: OPALCO/Rock Island Poles Face Questioning
-- by Alex MacLeod -- As many of you now know, OPALCO/Rock Island Communications is busily putting up poles for its commercial LTE/Internet business, part of its larger Internet/broadband business. These would be bare poles were it not for a deal OPALCO/RIC struck with T-Mobile, which is providing all the
OIFR Commissioners Meeting Agenda
Regular Meeting San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 April 18, 2016 5:30 PM Commissioners Wesley Heinmiller, and Jim Coffin, Acting Deputy Chief Scott Williams, Acting Deputy Chief Bryce Hamilton, District Financial Officer Mark Horaski (via speaker phone), District Secretary Patricia Ayers, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff, and the
Sheriff’s Report | April 6 – 12, 2016
April 6, 2016 16-001895 Harassment 09:48:18 04/06/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a domestic. The investigation showed that this was a verbal argument and that no assault took place. 16-001898 Theft 11:13:52 04/06/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a theft of a
Take a Bird Walk with a Bird Sleuth
Saturday, April 23, 8 - 10 a.m., Judd Cove Preserve -- from Tanja Williamson, San Juan County Land Bank -- Avian Forensics: Travels with a Bird Sleuth with Kim Middleton Join ornithologist Kim Middleton and Land Bank Steward Ruthie Dougherty on a bird walk with a twist: focus on clues that tell
County Settles Public Records Requests
-- from San Juan County -- San Juan County has resolved Public Records Act (“PRA”) claims made by John Geniuch, the former Building Official, related to four public records requests he made in 2015. Mr. Geniuch accepted an offer of judgment in the amount of $85,000 plus reasonable attorney’s fees.
Writers Roundtable to Explore Uses of History in Writing
Saturday, April 23, 1-3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Transforming the Past Through Words: the uses of history in writing memoir, fiction, non-fiction and poetry, with Kathi Ciskowski, presenter Orcas Island resident Kathi Ciskowski will share some insights and tips on a variety of ways she has incorporated history into
Montessori for Preschool Children Grows and Grows
April 23 Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30 Auction at 6 p.m. at Random Howse -- by Margie Doyle -- The Montessori School announces an Open House and a "Spring Garden Party" Auction to celebrate its continuing work on Orcas Island to "respond to the needs
Sign Up Now for Spring Healing Arts Fair
Spring Fair Weekend April 30-May 1 -- from the Healing Arts Center -- Registration is now open at the Healing Arts Center--sign up ASAP to get the appointment you want. Practitioners will be offering massage/bodywork, acupuncture, and more at greatly discounted rates, only $50/hr. & $30/half-hour. All proceeds fund the
Great Islands Clean-Up Coming Down the Pike
Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon -- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- Last year's Great Islands Clean-Up Yielded lots and lots of trash on Orcas Islanders and visitors alike are invited to join in the fun and help give San Juan, Orcas and
