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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Council Candidates’ Takes on Tough Decisions
By Margie Doyle (Third in a series of articles) The Eagle Forum held a well-attended public forum on Saturday April 6 on Orcas Island in which candidates from Lopez, Orcas and San Juan residency districts answered questions from the audience and vetted by Eagle Forum members. The following question was
Letter to the Editor: Political Hat Tricks in Election
There are some crazy political hat tricks going on during this special county election season. Are you watching? First we had the Republican Party quietly disappear themselves in a full-on fit of “non-partisanship.” Then the 3 candidates that the Republicans would ordinarily promote everywhere, have now also disappeared their own
Spring Marine Plankton at UW Friday Harbor Labs
By Fiona Norris, Science Director San Juan Nature Institute The San Juan Nature Institute will host a plankton workshop on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lab 3 at UW Friday Harbor Labs. Spring blooms in the ocean as well as on land. Our waters will be
Write Your Own Music with Carolyn Cruso
Carolyn Cruso joins Ruthie Foster and Jim Bredouw in teaching a songwriting class May 13, 14, 19-22 at Orcas Center Orcas Center presents a “Write Your Own Music Workshop” with Carolyn Cruso- singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, composer, recording artist and educator- plus guest artists Ruthie Foster and Jim Bredouw. Carolyn Cruso’s
Property Owners Needed for Voluntary Tideland Creosote Removal Project
from FRIENDS of the San Juans DNR contractors remove a derelict dock and creosote-treated pilings from Judd Cove, Orcas Island. Photo by Lisa Kaufman, DNR. FRIENDS of the San Juans is partnering with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remove unnecessary toxic creosote-treated pilings and
April Poetry: Looking Up
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. LOOKING UP by Carla Stanley Seven fingers hold a wingless bird profile silent there are east north west south heads going nowhere a
Council Candidates’ Takes on “Partisan” Elections
By Margie Doyle (Second in a series of articles) The Eagle Forum held a well-attended public forum on Saturday April 6 on Orcas Island in which candidates from Lopez, Orcas and San Juan residency districts answered questions from the audience and vetted by Eagle Forum members. The following question was
Nonprofit Financial Statements Part 2
From Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation presents “Nonprofit Financial Statements – Part 2” with Erin Welch of Jacobson Jarvis and Co. on Thursday May 9th, 9-Noon at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The workshop is open to all nonprofits, Board members, and interested
Letter to the Editor: Be Part of Moran Park’s Future
Please join Friends of Moran as we plant trees at Camp Moran this Saturday, April 20 at 10 am. We will meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Bring a round pointed shovel and gloves. We will have hot coffee, tea and treats. It’s a great opportunity to be a part
April Poetry: Poettown
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. POETTOWN by JoEllen Moldoff At the intersection of sense and nonsense, a metropolis of metaphors, a town composed of A-frames through Z-frames, made
Buchanan’s “Girlfriend” Enters International Exhibit
"The Tourist Girlfriend" by Caroline Buchanan By Caroline Buchanan The Northwest Watercolor Society is pleased to announce that the painting "The Tourist Girlfriend" by Obstruction Island artist, Caroline Buchanan has been accepted for its 73rd Annual International Open Exhibition. The exhibit showcases paintings by international artists, selected by
So You Think You Can Beat Bob’s Brew?
Bob challenges YOU to beat his brew! By Madie Murray Okay all you hard cider home brewers living on Orcas Island, it’s time to brew your best to beat Bob Vietzke, first place winner of the Cider Home Brew Competition at last year’s Orcas Island Cider and Mead
First-time Authors at Darvill’s this Thursday
Hot Cross Buns authors will be at Darvill's this Thursday evening From Darvill's Bookstore Please join us Thursday, April 18 for a reading/signing/discussion of Sarah Porter’s and Judy Roger's first novel Hot Cross Buns and their adventures in self-publishing -- "not for the faint of heart!" Recently widowed
Canceled: CAO Implementation Committee to Meet Wednesday
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk The meeting below was canceled at 9 a.m. on April 17 The San Juan County Council Critical Area Ordinance Implementation Committee will conduct a Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM in the Legislative Building, 55 Second street, Friday Harbor. For
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
By Rick Hughes I first announced my run for San Juan County Council on May 3, 2012. I decided to run because I felt it was the right time to make a difference. I honestly felt (as I do today) that an independent, moderate position in community government would enable
Fire & Rescue Declines Sheriff’s Boat Partnership
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief/CEO Kevin O'Brien After seeking significant community input through two town hall style meetings, multiple Board of Fire Commissioner Meetings, and information learned at 16 strategic planning focus group sessions, the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners have elected not to be a
