Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
ANONYMOUS
Hazardous Waste Round-up Time
Orcas Island: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Stan Matthews Dump your hazardous waste for FREE! What? The hazardous waste round-up collection event is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive or other hazardous chemicals. Why? Taking responsibility for the
April Poetry: The Search
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. THE SEARCH by Nancy Reas This was an exercise in taking eight random words from a poem, then using them in a new
The Bees are Buzzing in Eastsound
Learner Limbach of FoodMasters at the Liberty Garden in Eastsound with the honeybees that just flew into Eastosund By Margie Doyle Learner Limbach, founder of FoodMasters, led a group of about 15 people on Saturday afternoon, installing a population of honeybees in their hive in downtown Eastsound. Last
San Juan Celebrates Grange Month with an Open House
Wednesday, April 17th, 5:00-7:00pm From Boyd Pratt April is Grange Month, and San Juan Island Grange #966 is opening its doors to show off our improved “Entry Hall” and welcome new membership and rentals! Come celebrate with us on Wednesday, April 17 and enjoy free local food, refreshments, music, and
Walla Walla’s Drive Motor Fixed
From David Moseley Assistant Secretary for Washington State Ferries After a five-month hiatus due to repairs following the failure of an electric drive motor in November, the Jumbo Class 188-car Walla Walla will return to service later today on the Bremerton/Seattle route. WSF worked with the drive motor manufacturer to
Make Your Dollars Count During Money Week!
From the Orcas Island Public Library Monday, April 22 Prepare Teens for Financial Success Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm Location: Library Meeting Room Description: Parents will learn skills to help their teens become independent money managers. Monday, April 22 Tips to Manage Your Money – Make Every $$ Count Time: 6:30
Guest Column: OPALCO’s Next Chapter
By Bob Myhr, OPALCO Board Member These are exciting and challenging times for OPALCO. We have celebrated our 75th Anniversary and our success in building a member-owned cooperative to meet our electrical needs in San Juan County. OPALCO consistently rates at the top of the co-op world for our safety
Problems with Plastics: What You Can Do
The Plastic Lady, aka Beth Terry. Photo courtesy Stephen Loewinsohn From the FRIENDS of the San Juans Beth Terry, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, will give presentations and sign books on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Islands on April 26,
April Poetry: In the Northern Forest
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. IN THE NORTHERN FOREST by David Kobrin In the Northern Forest freshness permeates the moss-strewn floor, ground birds scatter at my footstep as
Peace Island Hospital Provides Urgent Care and Other Services
Answering Your Questions: Saturday Clinic, Lab Results, Blood Pressure Screening and More From Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer, Peace Health PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, the San Juan Islands’ only critical access hospital, has been steadily adding services since opening in November in Friday Harbor. Peace Island caregivers and
BTTT: Ferries Advise Best Time to Travel
From David Moseley, Assistant Secretary for Washington State Department of Transportation/Ferries We are now well into the spring sailing schedule and that means better weather (hopefully) and more people traveling aboard Washington State Ferries. I want to encourage you to use the best times to travel (BTTT) graphs, which show
Letter to the Editor: Jarman a Straightforward Supervisor
In the upcoming election, voters countywide will be casting their ballots for County Council members. I realize that people who live on Orcas and Lopez might not be very familiar with Bob Jarman from San Juan Island. I worked with Bob for almost 30 years, first in a small company,
Turtleback Hosts “Leave No Trace Race” for the Funhouse Commons
Leave No Trace on the 15 K run on April 21 to benefit the Funhouse Commons From the Funhouse Commons On April 21, at 10 a.m., The Funhouse Commons Youth and Community Center will present a 15k (nine-mile) trail & road run on and around the Turtleback Mountain
OCC Meeting to Discuss Special Medical Needs
Sunday, April 14, 4–6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station from Gretchen Krampf Join us for a monthly discussion about issues that impact those of us living on a rural island in the Salish Sea. The Orcas Community Council is a place for community members to share what is on their hearts and
Maintain Clearances to OPALCO Facilities in Landscaping
With Springtime upon us OPALCO sends a reminder to all our island members regarding landscaping around OPALCO facilities. Transformers and meters must remain visible and accessible to OPALCO employees at all times. This helps create easier access for our line crews to make repairs, and maintain equipment. In turn, it
April Poetry: Bring Me a Wheelbarrow
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. BRING ME A WHEELBARROW by Laurel Rust Bring me a wheelbarrow for my regrets an earthmover for the losses a weed eater for
