Here’s a thought…
“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?”
Letter to Editor: Thanks From Skagit Habitat Store
-- from Jim Duffield, Skagit Habitat for Humanity -- Thanks go out to all Orcas Islanders who donated to the Skagit Habitat for Humanity's Store truck. During the three hours the truck was parked at Island Market on the 4th of April, donors came by to provide items that can
Guest Column: Crow Valley in Town Changes Hands
-- from Wendy Shinstine -- (Editor's note: Wendy Shinstine is now the owner of Crow Valley Gallery in Eastsound; "Crow Valley in Town," as it is familiarly known.) [Michael Rivkin and Jeffri Coleman] have acquired a historical bed and breakfast in Pennsylvania where they are delighted to entertain guests with
April Poetry | Sadie Bailey
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. March Lament, Eastsound -- Sadie Bailey -- (a response to watching bulldozers and backhoes destroy trees in various areas in
OPALCO and Rock Island Offer Retraction, Confirm Election Neutrality
-- from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- Last Friday, OPALCO’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Rock Island Communications, sent an email to its customer list referencing a specific slate of candidates for OPALCO’s upcoming board election. Today, Gerry Lawlor, EVP of Rock Island issued a retraction of that email stating, “The opinions stated in
Service After Serving: OIFR Hosts BLM, Team Rubicon
-- by Lin McNulty -- Crossing the Rubicon: to take a decisive, irrevocable step. Nearly 60 motivated, exuberant men and women recently participated in a four-day training session at Orcas Island Fire & Rescue. The wildfire class, conducted by staff from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is part of a series of training sessions for
Great Islands Clean Up Goal: “Litter Free by the Sea”
Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Village Green -- from Orcas Recycling Services -- 2015 Great Islands Clean Up The Exchange is coordinating Orcas Island’s participation in the 3rd annual Great Islands Clean Up. This is a county-wide greening event where on April 23 from 9
County Auditor Addresses Accessible Voting
The fourth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. (View first article HERE. View second article HERE. View third article HERE.) — from Milene Henley — Voting is for everyone. That may
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
