Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Legislators Report to the County
Regional Reps describe work on education, ferries, mental health, tax reform, oil spills and tourism -- by Diane Martindale -- Washington State Representatives Kristine Lytton and Jeff Morris gave wrap-up reviews of the 60-day legislative session to a packed public audience in County Council Chambers on Thursday, April 3. Lytton
April Poetry: Joel&Ruth &David
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. JOEL&RUTH....................................&DAVID -- by Leif --
Annual Hazardous Waste Round-up Coming
BUSINESSES must pre-register by sending in a list of the materials two weeks before the collection date. -- from Stan Matthews -- This year, San Juan County’s Hazardous Waste Round-up will give local residents a no-cost opportunity to dispose of up to 25 gallons of surplus or waste materials that
BirdFest: A Wide Sky Full of Events
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Orcas Island Bird and Wildlife Festival from April 10 - 12, 2014. It will start with a dinner and keynote speech by author Thor Hanson on Thursday, April 10. Registration requires a $30 fee. Some events do not require registration, some
Letter to Editor: Fire Levy a Good Investment
-- from Hilary Canty -- The proposed EMS/Fire Levy is a renewal of the Levy that is in place today. It is not a new tax and will not raise your annual bill from the County. For our family, the cost is less than $1 a day—quite a reasonable investment
Spaghetti Dinner Fills Coffers and Stomachs
-- by Cara Russell -- Seventy-two dry pounds of spaghetti went into the 35th annual Orcas Island Middle School Spaghetti Dinner, held in the school cafeteria on Friday evening April 4th. Over the last few weeks, the Orcas Middle School students have descended upon the income earning adults of Orcas,
April Poetry: Life Violins
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. LIFE VIOLINS -- by Carla Stanley -- When it falls in to pills alcohol calls the shots.....fisted to walls minds break twisted spiral
4th Annual Cider & Mead Festival Coming Soon!
Last year, the tent was packed with interested cider enthusiasts coming from as far away as Washington DC, Jamaica and Mexico! -- by Madie Murray -- Final preparations are being made for the fourth and best Cider and Mead Festival Orcas Island has ever hosted. Up to 20
Birdfest Event — SJ Audubon Field Trip
Orcas School gets into the spirit of BirdFest! -- from Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon -- Join SJ Islands Audubon for a field trip on Saturday, April 12th during the first annual Orcas Island Bird and Wildlife Festival. This morning trip takes us exploring great Orcas
Beauties of the Avian World at Senior Center
In celebration of the 1st annual Orcas Island Bird and Wildlife Festival the Orcas Island Senior Center is pleased to present their "BIRDS" exhibit. This exhibit of paintings, photography, sculptures and quilting highlights the beauty of the avian world. The contributing artists and private collectors are Anne Hammond, Simone Hansen,
Naturalist’s Notebook: Seabird Caviar!
-- from Russel Barsh -- Adult male Surf Scooters. Photo: San Juan Island National Historical Park How appropriate that dozens of Surf Scoters visited Eastsound to dine on herring eggs the week before the Orcas Island Bird & Wildlife Festival! Surf Scoters are hard to miss. Drakes have
Crossroads Lecture: Is Congress a Broken Branch or…?
Sunday, April 13, 2014, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Sue Kimball -- Professor Paul Gronke to present: Is Congress a "Broken Branch" or is America a "Broken Policy"? Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Reed College Political Science Professor, Paul Gronke, who will present – Is Congress a "Broken
Reactive Dog? There’s a Clinic For That
-- from Kt Hendrie -- Dog trainer Kt Hendrie is offering another Reactive Dog Clinic. This will be a six-session class starting in April 2014, dates to be determined by enrollees. Participants must be prepared to deal with the weather as the classes will be held outside. This clinic is
State Approves Marijuana Retail Lottery Process
Who will be the marijuana retailer on Orcas? -- by Lin McNulty -- Washington State University and private sector audit firm to produce ordered lists of applicants. The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) has approved staff’s recommendation for a lottery that will select the apparent successful applicants for marijuana
Letter to Editor: Support the Fire Levy
-- from Elizabeth Guerry -- Living on Orcas is a choice, a choice that I am so very glad to have been able to make. This is a special place, unlike any other. For all of the wonder and enchantment our little island has to offer, we must make sacrifices
April Poetry: Cherry Blossom Time
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME -- by David Densmore -- Beneath the bright Cerulean sky of Spring We sit and lie on blankets strewn below
