Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Workshop: Moran as Outdoor Classroom
Sunday, May 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Moran State Park from Fiona Norris San Juan Nature Institute and Kwiaht with the collaboration of Friends of Moran State Park will hold a one day workshop in Moran State Park on Sunday May 13 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. The workshop is designed
County Administrator Pete Rose Resigns
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council announced today [May 1] that Administrator Pete Rose has resigned his position, effective June 8, to become city administrator of Lake Forest Park in King County. In a brief written statement delivered to the council during
The Lusty Month of May Begins!
Tuesday, May 1 A Spontaneous Celebration with Thrive Orcas -- a spontaneous celebration at the Liberty Garden (Pioneer Park) -- between North Beach Road and Prune Alley. (Look for Jamey's pizza wagon). Beginning at 3 p.m. into the evening. Drop in. Offer a hand with the garden. Bring
Playfest Promises Two Weekends of Original Drama by Orcas Islanders
From Doug Bechterl, Director, Actors Theater of Orcas Island You won't want to miss our 7th Annual Playwrights’ Festival. The festival was created to encourage local islanders to show off their talents and to challenge them to develop skills in play writing, acting and directing. As with previous festivals, this
School’s Minimum Education Plan Cuts Teachers
With its approval of the Minimum Education Program for 2012-13, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board set forth a plan for the next school year that cuts 16.76 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) teaching staff for K-12 students. The cuts include the Alternative Learning Experience/OASIS program and Waldron
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo @ Agave
By Kathleen Lunde Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Agave Restaurant & Tequila Bar this Saturday May 5. We will be featuring live music with the Orcatrazz Mariachi Band, music begins at 6, doors open at 4:30. Bar drinks will be $1 off all night, and we will be introducing our
Dana Lyons is Coming Back to the Rock!
Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Olga Dana Lyons will be stopping by the Olga Energetics Hall (AKA Olga Community Center) in beautiful downtown Olga on his swing through the San Juan Islands, as part of the “Beyond the Park” Concert series. His concert will be Wednesday,
Canine Capers: Many Roads Do Not Get To the Same Place
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
Shoreline Comments Due Today; Shoreline Form a “Hoax”
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The county has received a number of complaints from citizens who say they have received a lengthy form, purporting to be a County form about shoreline activities, that must be submitted by today, April 30. According to Senior Planner Colin Maycock, the
April Poetry: The Poem I Wanted to Write
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. The Poem I Wanted to Write would have begun with simple words, words with more heft than shine. I planned to stack them
Ferry Fares Increase May 1; Discount for Smaller Vehicles
From Washington State Ferries As Washington state ferries voyage into the peak travel season, all ferry fares will increase on May 1. Another fare change will increase the discount for vehicles shorter than 14 feet. Washington State Ferries (WSF) is implementing an across-the-board, three-percent fare increase to help cover operating
Low Tide Calls: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of Eastsound’s waterfront. The next Field Research days are the first low tides of May, with start
Letter to the Editor: Casey Wood Remembered
To Casey The words wouldn't come I didn't even go to my computer to try Feelings were locked in with thoughts Three weeks it's been The world seems different somehow without your Presence Tears locked inside not flowing with the River of Life Not expressing Grief Not shouting from the
Guest Editorial: Time To Pay It Forward
By Madie Murray I had the privilege of having one of our wonderful business owners confide in me how very concerned they were about whether or not they would be able to sustain their business through this tough economic time on our Island. It made me think very hard about
Buck Park Lease/Transfer Process Still Stalled
Updated April 29 at 8:45 p.m. Caution ruled the day at the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board Meeting last Thursday, April 27, and the long-awaited turnover of Buck Park to the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) was again stymied. This time it was problems with the lease
Guest Column: San Juan Islands’ Style?
By Teddy Deane Calling all artists! And by that I mean ALL artistic disciplines, from textiles to text-tiles. We have a lot of artists here in San Juan County. I have no statistics, but I seem to run into visual artists, actors, musicians, dancers, authors and people doing artistic projects
