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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
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. Auntie Moses (for Eileen) -- Lin McNulty -- An artist by self-declaration. She carefully dips a new brush Onto a
Olga Road Work to Begin
April 18 - May 6, 2016 -- from Joy Lord -- San Juan County Public Works crews will be conducting a roadway reclamation project on Orcas Island. Project is to take place on Olga Road between the south entrance of Moran State Park (milepost 14.35) and the intersection of Mt Entrance
San Juan Aviation Museum Honors Two Pilots
Sunday April 17 at 2 p.m. at Friday Harbor Airport -- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton are the Featured Pilots for 2016. They will be honoredat a receptio ntol be held at the Roy Franklin Terminal at Friday Harbor Airport on
Guest Column: Immediate Action Needed to Protect Local Marine Life
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- Spot Prawn, courtesy of Joe Gaydos Global carbon dioxide emissions are triggering troubling changes to ocean chemistry along the West Coast that require immediate, decisive actions. These are the conclusions of a 20-member panel of prominent scientists from 12 universities and institutes in
Summer Ferry Reservations Start Tuesday
-- from WSDOT/Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Mark your calendar! [Tuesday] April 12 is the first day that customers can make summer sailing reservations on the San Juan Islands, Sidney, BC, and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes. We anticipate a high volume of phone calls [888-808-7977] and visits to our website, and
Don Quixote to Stream Into Orcas Center
Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Maria Alexandrova in Bolshoi Ballet's production of Don Quixote.Photo credit: ©Damir Yusupov-Bolshoi theatre You have heard of the magnificence of the Bolshoi Ballet. It is all true! Go and see for yourself in a special
WSF: Port Townsend/Coupeville Printed Schedule Error
-- from Washington State Dept of Transportation for Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/WSF) -- The printed version of the “late spring” ferry schedule contains errors in sailing times for the Port Townsend/Coupeville route. The most serious error lists a 10:40 p.m. sailing from Coupeville seven days a week, although that sailing
Zip On Over to Orkila For a Zip Ride
Sunday April 24, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip Day on Sunday April 24, 2016 from 1:30pm-4:00pm.
April Poetry | Laurel Rust
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. NIGHTFALL, WATCHING THE SNOW COME DOWN -- Laurel Rust -- Countless white flakes drift down from the sky. I think
Geology Speaker to Address Eagle Forum Annual Meeting
Friday, April 15, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- Eagle Forum of SJC is having our annual meeting on April 15th at 5:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station. Everyone is welcome to attend to hear Dr. Don Easterbrook speak. The Professor Emeritus of Geology at
Grammy-winning Tingstad and Rumbel Return by Popular Demand
Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Grammy award-winning artists Tingstad and Rumbel have been delighting audiences across the country for over 30 years combining American finger-style guitar with beautifully melodic woodwinds. Well-known for their beautiful original compositions and innovative treatment of popular standards,
Fire Chief Preysz Tenders Resignation
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Fire and Rescue District Chief Mik Preysz tendered his resignation "through council" on Friday, April 8, 2016, it was announced at a special Saturday meeting of the OIFR commissioners. Commissioner Barbara Bedell was absent, and Commissioner Jim Coffin announced at the public meeting that
Sheriff’s Report | March 30 – April 5, 2016
March 30, 2016 16-001737 Burglary - Residential 09:30:56 03/30/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a burglary. A shed had been entered and it did not appear that anything was missing from the shed. Currently there are no suspects. 16-001750 Domestic Dispute or Assault 17:06:25 03/30/16 Deputies
Time to Learn Watercolor
Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri, May 2-3, 5-6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Caroline Buchanan -- If you have always wanted to learn to paint in watercolor the first week in May is the time to do it. Caroline Buchanan will be teaching basic
April Poetry | Margie Doyle
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. Still Now -- Margie Doyle -- Treading softly Dawn lights the sky The cat wants out I stand Still I
Fire Commissioners to Meet in Special Executive Session
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, Fire District Secretary -- Board of Fire Commissioners San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Meeting Called by: Board of Fire Commissioners Date: April 9, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Public Meeting Room Station #21 45 Lavender Lane
