Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Cancelled
-- from the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- UPDATE: Due to excused absences, our participating numbers do not meet quorum requirements. The April 7th 2015 DHPRC is cancelled. Next meeting May 8th 2015, 1:30 PM DHCC. The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, a county advisory committee, will meet Wednesday, April 8 from
Artworks History Subject of New Essay
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- The historic Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant Congratulations Boyd Pratt, History Link and the San Juan County Writing Our History Project for Boyd Pratt’s latest local history essay published on HistoryLink.org! The essay is on the history of the Orcas Island Artworks (the historic Olga Strawberry
Ferry Advisors to Meet with County Council
San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel announced that members of the SJC Council will be attending a Ferry Advisory Committee Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System on Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mullis Street Fire Station, Friday Harbor. State law directs
April Poetry: James McKeon
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. Running Wake -- by James McKeon -- Long ago upon the wide Atlantic, Long swells upon the quarter, broad swells
Fire Commission Confirms Preysz Appointment
-- from Barbara Bedell -- Pictured are Acting Chief Mik Preysz, Fire Commission Chair Barbara Bedell, and Commissioner Jim Coffin. Given the departure of Chief Kevin O¹Brien, the Board of Fire Commissioners has appointed Assistant Fire Chief Mik Preysz to the position of Acting Fire Chief for Orcas Island Fire
Guest Column: What Lies Behind OPALCO’s Rate Increases?
-- by Chom Graecen -- If you find the electricity rate increases, 12% this year and 41% by 2019, alarming (see orcasissues.com/guest-column-opalcos-price-increases), what’s behind the rising rate is worse. Given OPALCO’s broadband busy-ness lately, how much of the rate increase is due to broadband? OPALCO’s answer is only an average
The Darker Side of Paradise
-- from Diane Martindale, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Does San Juan County have a domestic violence problem? Domestic violence and sexual assault are problems that exist in our community. On Monday, April 13 the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host
Cancer Support Group Meeting Fosters Communication
Thursday, April 9 at 5 p.m. at Community Church The Cancer Support Group provides group support and encouragement, as well as a safe place to explore feelings and issues that face persons and families dealing with cancer and its treatment. After almost four years, we have found that cancer survivors have
Ferry Delay…
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7:40 P.M. The Elwha is running 60 minutes late due to earlier delays. This will affect the 8:55pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas also the 7:25 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. sailings from Shaw and 7:50 p.m. & 10:05 p.m. sailing from Orcas
Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs: Temporary Downsizing through June 13
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 90-car Sealth will join the Anacortes/SJI route through the end of the spring sailing schedule, June 13, 2015. During this time the Klahowya will serve as the interisland vessel. This temporary move is needed to allow three other vessels in the WSF fleet
Shakespeare Shakes Up the Shoulder Season!
4th Annual Shakespeare Festival April 7-11 -- by Margie Doyle -- William Shakespeare, by Carla Stanley Now looking ahead to the 4th year of the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival, (April 7-11, 2015), the five-day festival brings back popular events and introduces new ones: The local Shakespeare talent show
Final Four Free at the Sea View!
Monday April 6 at 5:30 p.m. Tip off at 6:20 p.m. -- from Donna Laslo -- Sea View Theatre and host Chris Dolan invite you to join us for an exciting night of basketball for the championship game of the March Madness final four tournament. We've got comfy couches and
Calling all Surfers, Swimmers, and Beachcombers
Saturday April 11, 6-9 p.m., Random Howse -- from Jen Vollmer - Please join us for the Orcas Montessori School’s annual auction celebration, “Wave of The Future,” Saturday April 11 from 6-9pm at Random Howse. Come dressed in your finest beach attire! Nancy's Next Generation Orca Marimba will greet you upon arrival; then step
Granny’s Attic Sale Approaches; Looking for Donations
-- from Jami Mitchell -- Spring clean for a good cause! Just a few more weeks left for making donations of interesting and unique (gently used) items for the Senior Center's annual Granny’s Attic Sale, to be held Saturday, April 25. This rummage sale is one of the largest fundraisers
What’s Better Than a Basket of Candy? Two Baskets of Candy!
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=35699] Every year Orcas kids get to partake in not just one, but two Easter egg hunts. First on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Camp Orkila, the Orcas Lions Club hold their annual hunt. Nearly 150 kids came out with their parents
This Month’s County Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
