Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Letter to the Editor: Pratt’s Background Promises Effectiveness
I wish to strongly support Lovel Pratt for County Commissioner. She is fair minded, reasonable, creative, listens to people, looks at all sides of an issue, and cares deeply about the San Juan Islands. She has shown ability to work with others to arrive at solutions to problems. Lovel is
Exchange Fire Cause Determined
by Lin McNulty The fire which destroyed The Exchange was accidental. Photo use only with permission of orcasissues.com It was accidental. That is the ruling from Paul Turner, San Juan County Fire Marshall. The Fire Department investigated the rubble at the fire scene today [Feb. 11] and was
County Reports on First “Conversation”
From San Juan County Communications Thank you to everyone who participated in the first week of the San Juan County Community Conversations! We had good turnout at all of the meetings – roughly sixty on Orcas and San Juan and more than fifty on Lopez. This is a great beginning
Christian School’s Community Dinner is Tomorrow Night!
From the Orcas Christian School We are excited to announce the next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School will be on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This month’s free dinner will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Mexican menu - enchiladas, black bean casserole, re-fried beans, Spanish
2013 Septic Inspection Class Schedule Now Available
By Stan Matthews County Information Technology Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services (SJCH&CS) is once again providing on-site sewage system operation and maintenance workshops for homeowners. The workshops are scheduled throughout 2013 on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. The workshops provide training to homeowners that certify them
Letter to the Editor: Planning Commission Appointment Clouds Its Advice
As someone concerned about protecting the islands from detrimental development, I am perplexed by a recent Council appointment. At the first opportunity to appoint someone to the Planning Commission, this new Council’s choice was a prominent spokesperson and attorney for the Common Sense Alliance (CSA), their Vice President, Tim Blanchard.
Exchange Engulfed by Fire
Orcas Exchange, with all its history and potential, burned late this afternoon. Photo use only with permission of orcasissues.com Update Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. By Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief/CEO On Saturday, February 9, at 4:48 p.m., After a long day of training recruit
Hey, Sweetheart! Look What Week It Is
Monday, February 11 Creative Writing, Senior Center, 10 a.m..–12 p,m. Tish Knapp introduces the basic elements of creative writing including memoir writing and creating non-fiction works. Students in the class use the workshop system to share and critique work. Class is ongoing each Monday. Participation every week is not required
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to Play Beyond the Park
Saturday, February 16, 7 p.m., Olga Energetic Club JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Radio Free Olga is pleased to announce the latest offering in their widely acclaimed Beyond the Park concert series. Come enjoy popular fiddle trio JP and the OK Rhythm Boys in a rare concert
New Services Coming to Peace Island Medical Center
Cancer Care, Screening Colonoscopies First to be Added From Amy Cloud of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), critical access hospital for the San Juan Islands, is adding new service lines and specialty services, while recruiting for an additional physician to increase access to
Artworks Features Photos by David Grdina
Photography by David Grdina will be featured at the Orcas Artworks in Olga, which opens for the 2013 season on February 16 The Orcas Island Artworks reopens for the 2013 season on February 16 featuring photographs by David Grdina. The show runs through March 27. The subject of
And the Winner Is…
by Lin McNulty Winners, all:From Top Left, Allmost Canadians, Conrad Wrobel, The M&Ms. Cali Bagby, Gregory Books, Yuko Korikawa, Kellen Comrie, Matthew the Magician, and Jake PerrinePhoto(s): Orcas Issues An appreciative audience was treated to music ranging from Bruce Springsteen, Puccini, and Led Zeppelin's RobertPlant/Jimmy Page, to an
Guest Column: The CAO is Complex and Expensive by Design
By Janet Alderton The Adopted CAO is Complex and Expensive by Design. I have been a close observer of the Critical Areas Ordinance Update process. I agree with many others that the CAO recently adopted by our County Council is far too complicated. There are also misconceptions about the origins
Letter to the Editor: Council Shouldn’t be Bullied in Appointment Processes
To the Editor: My gratitude to the San Juan County Council for appointing Tim Blanchard to the Planning Commission and my admiration for Tim in placing himself in the line of fire so often directed at Council committees from disgruntled citizens on all sides, has given way to dismay
Guest Column: Voting in the 21st Century
By Jeff Bossler Now seeing all the candidate’s signs along the road in an odd year just months after we had already elected our Councilmembers, I thought it would be informative for me to investigate the 1967 Dusch v. Davis case from Virginia Beach and the 1975 Dallas v. Reese
Orcas is Alive with “The Sound of Music”
More fun than a nun on a bike! Come sing to "The Sound of Music"! Save the date for the smash-hit show, the Sing-a-Long-a "Sound of Music" coming to Orcas Center, on Saturday, February 16th at 2:00 pm. Orcas Islanders will have a chance to participate in this
