Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
The 2013 Student Chef Contestants Are…
By Madie Murray On Saturday, April 6, one of the most exciting and fun events will occur at our public school. Students are warming up their ovens and the stage is set for the Fourth Annual Student Chef Competition presented by the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program with K-5
Letter to the Editor: Stephens Involved in the Community
Dear Editor, I am writing to say how willingly I am voting for Jamie Stephens as County Council Member for District 3. I have known Jamie for several years in one capacity or another. What I like best about him are the many ways in which he is involved in
Islanders Get Deep Discount for Writing Workshop
From JoEllen Moldoff Skagit Valley College's offering of ENGL 236 -- Creative Writing Workshop instructed by Jennifer Brennock -- is now open to community members. The workshop will be held April 9 to June 20, Tues/Thurs 8:45-11:00 AM in Friday Harbor at San Juan Center, Skagit Valley College. Tuition is
Choral Society’s Spring Concert Ready to Bloom
From the Orcas Choral Society Fresh from a well-received sneak preview of the Choral Society’s spring program at the March 3rd MAG benefit concert, the Orcas Choral Society is putting the final touches on its premiere performance of Mozart’s Requiem with orchestra at Orcas Center on Sunday, April 21st at
Eagle Forum to Question Council Candidates
Saturday, April 6 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center Updated April 1 Cindy Carter for the Eagle Forum Eagle Forum is presenting another Candidate Forum for you to ask your questions of the six candidates running for the new three-member County Council. Ballots for that election will be mailed
Letter to the Editor: Byers Stands Out in Experience
We are fortunate to have two fine candidates on Orcas Island. I’m supporting Lisa Byers because she is totally outstanding -- in experience, people-skills and understanding of how this county works. For 17 years she has led OPAL through federal, state and county regulations, land use and conservation, community planning
SanJuanIslander sponsors Candidate Debates
San Juan Islander is sponsoring Candidate Debates from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the San Juan Island Grange in Friday Harbor. The candidates for the county council positions from the three residency districts will participate in separate debates. Voters will have received their ballots for the April
Holy Week and Easter at Eastsound’s Emmanuel Church
The labyrinth at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Eastsound provides the opportunity for reflection, meditation and guidance. From Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Emmanuel Episcopal Parish offers a variety of worship opportunities during this most important part of the church year. By participating in one or more of the Holy Week
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Works Hard for County
Lovel Pratt is our choice for San Juan County Council Position 1, San Juan Island. Lovel showed tremendous capacity and competence during her term on the County Council. She is willing to spend the time and energy to listen, to advocate, and to take action on behalf of our county,
Guest Opinion: The Beauty of Zoning
By Rick Steinhardt Criticism of zoning laws comes from those who see the restrictions as a violation of property rights, stripping property owners of their right to unencumbered use of their land. The argument most often made is that property owners know their land best and have an interest in
Ruthie Newman’s Latest Ceramics on Display
Ruthie Newman's latest ceramics show her movement from vessels to sculpture. A reception on April 5 will introduce her show at the Orcas Center through the month of April. From Andrea Hendrick Ruthie Newman’s new ceramics will be on display at the Orcas Center April 5 through April
Spring Into Poetry with April
Three weeks of poetry will be offered with JoEllen Moldoff as Faciliatator on Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library Join fellow poets and poetry lovers for a three-week class in which we’ll focus on a different poet each session—reading poems and discussing how the
Dental Clinic to Visit Mid-April
By Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on April 12th and 13th. The Clinic will provide care to qualifying community members. During the next two dental clinics (April and June), there will be an opportunity for
Letter to the Editor: Byers Brings Exceptional Leadership and Service
I am writing to urge support for Lisa Byers’s election to the County Council. We badly need intelligent, responsible, and well informed representatives to administer San Juan County, and under our newly adopted system of three county-wide officials, each representative will have an especially powerful voice in decisions that affect
Hugelkultur Workshop: It’s Going to Be Cool
Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m., 914 White Beach Road Hugelkultur is a composting method that uses large pieces of rotting wood as the centerpiece for long-term humus building decomposition. Sound intriguing? Workshop host Learner Limbach, says "this class is going to be really cool!" Tim Forbes, with 40 years of
It’s Time: Local Poets Again Invited to Submit for Poetry Month
Get your pens, your paper, and/or your keyboard ready! Orcas Issues is excited to once again invite our local poets to submit up to three original poems for our popular Poetry Month feature, when we post a poem a day for the month of April. Over the years, some of
