Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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Guest Opinion: Regulations Protect Rural Character
By Marta Nielson In response to Councilman Bob Jarman's recent letter regarding the County approving a new higher tech photography, I would be interested in hearing from the current county council members that did approve this deal. (I would understand from his comments that Councilman Jarman did not.) My first
Jill Blankenship Wins State’s Small Business Honors
Small Business Administration names Jill Blankenship, CEO of Frontline Call Center, the 2013 Washington state Small Business Person of the Year By Lorin Smith, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration https://www.sba.gov/wa The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2013 Washington state Small Business Person of the Year is Jill
This Just In: Meet Tonight with Point Blank Panel
Point Blank Needs Community Help to Draw the Line Between Youth and Alcohol By Julie Pinardi, Point Blank Club Advisor Orcas high school’s leadership group Point Blank is a chapter of a national organization called SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions. This group is dedicated to providing information that will inform,
Volunteers: Count Forage Fish!
Pre-registration required for May 11 event From Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans “Little Fish Big Impact”…“One-Third for the Birds”…the titles of recent global scientific reports on the small, oily, schooling fish species known collectively as forage fish speak to their importance in ocean food webs. Locally
New Conservation District Manager
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Lyshall as our new District Manager. Dr. Lyshall was the unanimous choice of the Board of Supervisors as the most qualified candidate to lead the district’s stewardship programs. Linda comes to the district from San Juan
Guest Column: LWV’s Position on Money in Elections
From the League of Women Voters lwv.org Statement Concerning Strategies about Money in Elections: The U.S. Supreme Court has made a series of decisions including Buckley v. Valeo, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, McComish v. Bennett, etc. that have affected the areas of campaigns and elections, issues in which
Letter to the Editor: Port Sues Neighbors
The Port will spend over $80,000 to sue their neighbors over an issue that was resolved by a joint committee but not accepted by the Port and the FAA. Fact - this is a property rights issue that does not involve the FAA. The neighboring property owners, who have deeded
April Poetry: Chemo
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. CHEMO by Laurel Rust 1. I lie in the brown naugahyde recliner in a line with six or seven others like someone with
Earth Day on Orcas — Thanks Salmonberry!
Salmonberrry students lead the parade for Earth Day! Salmonberry School students and staff led the Earth Day Parade on Orcas Island today. They marched down North Beach Road and up Prune Alley, hoisting an Earth Ball and festooned with dandelions. They certainly had the sun smiling on them,
Celebrate Earth Day with Irthlingz’ “Climate Monologues”
By Sharon Abreu On this Earth Day, I invite you to check out video excerpts of my show "The Climate Monologues!" You can go to www.ClimateMonologues.com and click on "video" or go directly to the video on Youtube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kbwBrs6pkM If you like it, give the show a "thumbs up,"
Parks & Rec Announces Activities
from Marcia West Orcas Island Park and Recreation District New and continuing activities starting next week as announced by Parks and Recreation District. Youth Activities - T-Ball – Starts Tuesday, Apr. 23rd. Meet at Field 7, behind the elementary school. T-Ball plays on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30.
Lots of Slots for Candidates to File – May 13 -17
From San Juan County Auditor Doris Schaller, Elections Administrator Candidate filing week for the August Primary and November General Elections will run May 13 through May 17. During that week, candidates for 43 open positions in districts throughout the county may submit their filing online, by email or fax,
Creative Krauts Class
Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Grange from FoodMasters.Orcas Learn lacto-fermentation techniques in upcoming FoodMasters class. Eating small amounts of lacto-fermented foods every day dramatically improves digestion, restores the gut, and will greatly improve your health. Learn the hows, whys, and advantages of this ancient
Shiny Geranium Spreading Noxiously
The dainty, flowering noxious shiny geranium By Kate Yturri, Judy Winer and Gwen Stamm Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert – Please be on the lookout for Shiny Geranium your yard. This fast growing, small plant has been recently spotted on Orcas Island near the golf course and in
April Poetry: A Germinate Date
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. A GERMINATE DATE by Carla Stanley Layfe the Leaf was born up aloft one day in the spring all greenish and soft. Ageless
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Photography Unsuitable for County
This is a response to an article that needs to be shared with all San Juan County residents: [A recent] article in the "Journal of the San Juans" (4/17/13) “Council Inks Aerial Photos Deal” needs more explanation. One of the main themes that came out of our Community Conversations, is
