Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
April Poetry: To Be Old in the Spring
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. TO BE OLD IN THE SPRING by Susan Schwartz The faded cotton curtain floats up on a breeze that smells of leaf mold
Libraries Hold Joint Meeting Tomorrow
Tuesday, April 2, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Orcas Island School Library Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees, the Orcas Island School Board, and Library and School Staff are continuing discussions about providing the best possible library services for students for the long-term. This is an open
OIFR Initiates Rapid Stop on House Fire
By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Orcas Fire Fighters stop a fire in a mobile home at Dolphin Bay on March 30 On Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:10 p.m., OIFR units were dispatched to a house fire in the Dolphin Bay Road
Community Taco Feast This Saturday!
Saturday, April 6 • 4 to 6 p.m. in the School Cafeteria Made-from-scratch tortillas, fresh beef and pork or bean filling, salsas, cheese, lettuce YUM! Immediately following the Student Chef Competition this Saturday, the community is invited to come to a Taco Feast at the school cafeteria! K-8
Guest Opinion: Why Ballot Measure Effort?
By Rich Peterson, District 2 Marc Forlenza, District 3 The effort by Council members Marc Forlenza and Rich Peterson to promote an ordinance from the County Council to place two measures on the November, 2013 ballot, has generated several questions, primary among them, “Why are we making this effort
Letter to the Editor: Coal Exports Impact Climate Change
Dear Editor, On behalf of FRIENDS of the San Juans and over 2,000 of our members, I would like to thank Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber for urging a thorough examination of the greenhouse gas emissions and other air quality effects of coal leasing and export
School Board Selects Design for Remodel
By Margie Doyle Perry, Mierau to retire, Lund to resign The Orcas Island School District (OISD) selected Option C for the facility design to rebuild the district’s buildings. The $11.9M bond approved by Orcas voters last November will finance this construction. Option C, as designed by Mahlum Architects, is
Social Media Seminar: Grow Your Business
Thursday April 11, 11 am - 1 pm @ Victorian Room, Outlook Inn From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media Marketing. Come learn how to deepen your relationships with your customers and members and turn their loyalty into repeat business and referrals.
April Poetry: Clouds Over Skagit Valley
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. CLOUDS OVER SKAGIT VALLEY by Ingrid Karnikis Across the high bridge where Swinomish waters wind flat through flooded fields and April clouds heap
Crossroads Lecture: Ready for a “Megathrust” Earthquake?
The San Juan Islands with suspected faults criss-crossing the islands. From Dave Halloran at SJ County Emergency Mgmt. Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center From Crossroads Lecture Series Tim Walsh, Chief Hazard Geologist of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, will discuss the risks and
Artworks Features Paintings by Jan Rimerman
Jan Riermerman The Orcas Island Artworks will feature paintings by Jan Rimerman through the month of April. Jan’s “Island Collection” is inspired by the natural beauty of the San Juans. She is interested in changes of light and shadow over the course of a day or season. In
Jim Ekberg: Memorial & Celebration of Life
A memorial gathering and celebration of Jim Ekberg’s life will take place beginning at 4 pm on Saturday April 6th at the home of Malcolm and Natasha, located at the Schifsky Farm, at 412 Mt. Baker Road, near Eastsound, on Orcas Island. Bring a potluck dish, utensils, and warm layers
Lions Bring Health Screening Van to Eastsound
On Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2 the Orcas Island Lions Club brings the big health screening van with the lion on the back door to Eastsound. The Health Screening Unit will offer free screenings for blood pressure glaucoma diabetes sight hearing The van will be at Island Market
Letter to the Editor: Byers a Positive and Constructive Leader
As a former county commissioner, I’m confident that Lisa Byers will be an excellent representative on the County Council. She is a clear thinker, a powerful communicator and most importantly, a good listener. I’ve worked with Lisa on the San Juan Initiative and she has certainly proven herself to be
Orcas Montessori School is Going Green
Emily Barrett of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation demonstrates the solar oven at Orcas Montessori From Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans As the Orcas Montessori School celebrates its 25th year of providing high quality and accessible early childhood education to Orcas Island youth, its
Orcas LWV Election Forum: Candidates Identify Challenges and Solutions to County Government
Candidates All Agree: No More Charter Elections this Year By Margie Doyle The newest proposed amendments to the charter governing county government were roundly opposed at the County Council Candidates’ Forum on Orcas Island on March 27. On most other issues the six candidates for the three residency districts
