Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
Letter to the Editor: Byers Has Proven Track Record
In the five years I have lived full time here on Orcas Island, I have come to know Lisa Byers well, and to see her powerful positive impact on our residents. Through her exemplary leadership of OPAL and her prominent role as a citizen in our community, Lisa has demonstrated
Live on Saturday Night — the Olga Potluck!
From Jan Ehrlichmann Spring has sprung in beautiful Olga. Come join us at the Olga Potluck on Saturday, April 13. We have some planning to do for our May Annual Meeting and our big summer event, Olga Daze. But there will be plenty of time to enjoy a wonderful feast
Letter to the Editor: Byers Excels in Priorities and Leadership
As a property owner, parent, pedestrian and long time resident, Lisa Byers has my vote. As a property owner, I have watched Lisa utilize her immaculate skill set to lead Opal for 17 years. In doing show, she continually balanced housing needs, local families and jobs, and the needs of
Help Moran Park Friends with Clean Up
Moran Park Clean Up in 2012 , when Friends raked rocks and dirt, spread seeds and straw around the new play structure. Friends President Michel Vekved says, "This year, there is grass surrounding a well-loved often very busy play structure." Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 4
Fire Chief’s Report: Two Structure Fires In Last Month
March 12 through April 11, 2013 ............................CALLS FOR SERVICE ....................This Report ........Year to Date EMS.................. 53....................175 Fire/Other........ 11....................44 Total................. 65.................. .219 2012.......... 1/1/12–4/8/12.............. 165 Year to date responses have increased 32.7% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of the Board of Commissioners
See the Birds at the New National Monument Lands on SE Lopez
Join the San Juan Islands Audubon Society Lopez field trip, Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Lopez Ferry Landing 7:30 AM or Watmough Bight parking lot 8:00 AM. This field trip will feature the new San Juan Islands National Monument lands on SE Lopez. Join car pools at the ferry landing
April Poetry: A Room in the Body
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. A ROOM IN THE BODY by Shannon Borg One thing is said in this room — ..........memory, memory, memory — ....................almond-shaped room I
It’s Almost Time for PlayFest!
April 2013 marks the 8th annual Playwrights’ Festival presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island. The festival was created to encourage local islanders to show off their talents and to challenge them to develop skills in writing, acting and directing. Seven short plays have been selected this year, all
