Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Salmonberry School’s New Teacher
Tom Rawson, new teacher at Salmonberry School Open House Monday, April 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. From Salmonberry School Salmonberry School is thrilled to introduce its newest faculty member, Tom Rawson, to the Orcas Island community at an Open House for all elementary grades to be held on
Come to Granny’s Attic this Saturday
The annual Granny's Attic sale is this coming Saturday, April 27. Jane Heisinger, Coordinator of the Senior Services Advisory Committee, says, "We have lots of wonderful items including special furniture and co axel cable. Who knows what treasures you will find! "We also have sewing items: a serger, a sewing
American Legion College Scholarship Drive Begins
From Judi Resch Each year, at this time, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit reaches out to the community (businesses and individuals) for the continued funding of scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to Orcas High School Seniors upon graduation. For a contribution of $25 towards these scholarships, we will post an
April Poetry: Just a Scratch on the Butt
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. JUST A SCRATCH ON THE BUTT by Audra Query Lawlor I watched him lazily cross the street his dirty white coat matted with
Guest Opinion: Privacy Endangered by High-tech Surveillance
By Errol Speed Washington State Constitution Article 1 Section 7 – INVASION OF PRIVATE AFFAIRS PROHIBITED – No person shall be disturbed in his private affairs, or his home invaded, without the authority of law. The Washington Supreme Court has interpreted the prohibition against illegal searches and seizures under
Unitarian Universalist Service on “Living Our Values”
By Susan McBain The presentation at the April 28 service of the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will be “Living Our Values.” Kathy Hendrickson of OIUUF will be our presenter. OIUUF meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, September through June. The service is
Lisa Byers Concedes to Rick Hughes
By Lisa Byers Earlier this afternoon I called Rick Hughes to congratulate him on his election to the County Council and to wish him well. I have appreciated Rick’s grace, humor and collegial approach to this campaign, and I trust that he will do his best to represent us well.
Election Update: Tight Races Close Tighter
Hughes and Jarman still lead opponents By Margie Doyle With the second vote count posted minutes ago, the winning trends of Candidates Rick Hughes and Bob Jarman still hold: 3,440 votes for Hughes(51.1 percent); his opponent Lisa Byers has gained 3,292 or 48.9 percent of the vote 3,372 votes for
School Board Faces Teacher Cuts — Again
School Board Meets on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the School Library By Margie Doyle At its regular meeting tomorrow, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board will again be forced by state-regulated deadlines to propose a Minimum Education Plan for hiring teachers for next year; again that
April Poetry: Brightwork
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. BRIGHTWORK by Shannon Borg We're rubbing the brightwork clean ..........Every scratch, each faded rail swells with tales of where this boat has been:
Tight Election Everywhere but Lopez
Jarman, Hughes have narrow, 100 -pt. leads By Margie Doyle San Juan County voters appear to be split down the middle when it comes to their Orcas and San Juan Island representatives on the County Council. On Lopez Island, incumbent Jamie Stephens holds a healthy margin of 57.21 percent of
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
