Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Orcas Island Rowing Dedicates New Rowing Shell to Al Ulbrickson Jr.
From Martin Taylor Al in his late 70’s Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is naming their new coxless quad rowing shell after a renowned Orcas rower Al Ulbrickson Jr. Al rowed with the University of Washington crew team until he graduated in 1952. He went on to row
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Protects Our Marine Environment
We citizens of San Juan County are indeed fortunate to have Lovel Pratt as a candidate for County Council in the April 23 election. Her 20 years of creative involvement in many aspects of community life have demonstrated her deep caring, both for the well-being of her fellow Islanders -–
Veterans’ Assistance Fund Provides “Help When Help is Needed”
from Steve Jehly, Veterans Advisory Board The Veterans' Advisory Board, established in November 2007, provides emergency financial services to indigent veterans, widows, widowers, and/or orphans. This emergency assistance is available to eligible individuals who are finding it difficult to meet their monthly needs for food, rent, medical needs, transportation, or
April Poetry: Sea Urge from Nebraska
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. SEA URGE FROM NEBRASKA by Jill McCabe Johnson How I miss our North Shore walks, bull kelp and sea lettuce drying on the
Garden Club: From Tibet to Orcas Island in Search of Rhododendrons
Our familiar friends, rhododendrons — the Washington State flower! April 17, 2013, at the Madrona Room of Orcas Center By Janet Jacobson Plant lovers will find an incredible assortment of treasures, while explorers will find breathtaking geography when Bob Zimmerman shares the story of his plant hunting
Letter to the Editor: Hughes is a Neighborly Independent
Dear Editor, Here’s why I am voting for Rick Hughes for County Council: Management Experience – Rick has many years of experience in the real world operation and management of both big business and small business. He will bring proven, day-to-day expertise on budgets, policies, legislation, personnel matters, and the
Letter to the Editor: CAO Like Updating “David”
Will we need a large fig leaf for the islands? Lets look at the CAO from a metaphorical point of view. Most of us think of our islands as living art and wish to preserve and protect it. Imagine a new Washington legislative body by the name of Citizens
Unitarian Universalist Services Moving to Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church
By Susan McBain The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its first service at its new location, Emmanuel Church in Eastsound, on Sunday, April 14. We will meet at a new time as well, 11:30 a.m. For April 14, we will hold our annual poetry service, and you are
Guest Column: Eagle Forum Insights
By John Evans The Eagle Forum Candidates forum Saturday provided insight to each of the six Council candidates viewpoints. From the San Juan District, It is clear Bob Jarman places high value on protecting the rural quality of life in the San Juan Islands. His focus is on preserving what
Traffic Advisory: OPAL House Move Thursday Morning
OPAL house will move from Main Street to Oberon on Thursday morning. From OPAL Community Land Trust UPDATE: The scheduled time for the house move has been changed to 11 a.m. on Thursday April 11. On Thursday, April 11 between about 9 a.m. and noon, Nickel Bros. House
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Can Change Opinions
Dear Editor, I enjoyed reading Clyde and April Duke's letter of support for Rick Hughes. I would like to add my respect for Rick Hughes' business sense and his ability to answer questions in a thoughtful and clear way to a hostile audience at a private meeting. He was able
At the Eagle Council Candidates Forum
By Margie Doyle First in a series of reports The Eagle Forum held a well-attended public forum on Saturday April 6 on Orcas Island in which candidates from Lopez, Orcas and San Juan residency districts answered questions from the audience and vetted by Eagle Forum members. Following are the responses
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Play Agave!
From left, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys (Gordon and Anita) -- great entertainment at Agave on April 13 By Kathleen Lunde Mexican food and fine fiddling come together again, as JP and the OK Rhythm Boys return to Agave restaurant in Eastsound on Saturday, April 13th
Guest Column: Important Questions Asked at County LWV Forums
By Gay Wilmerding League of Women Voters of the San Juans' spring forums bring sunlight to transitions in San Juan County. About sixty people attended on San Juan; ninety-plus on Orcas; and sixty-five on Lopez. For the first time, Ken Norris of micro station 1650 am broadcast the meeting live
April Poetry: June Bracken Waist High Under Birch
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. JUNE BRACKEN WAIST HIGH UNDER BIRCH by Elizabeth Myhr the world white and green and the white horse unseen its long white neck
County’s Economy Conversation Blog Still Open
By Brenton Clark, Management Intern, Office of the County Manager A big thanks to everyone who participated last week in our conversation about the county economy. If you were not able to attend or thought of something after the fact, you can participate online at the Community Conversation Blog, until
