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
Linda Henry and Dorothy Trogdon Read from New Poetry Publications
Island poets Linda Henry and Dorothy Trogdon will read from their new publications at Darvill’s Bookstore on Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Linda’s chapbook of new and collected poems titled May-fly will be available for purchase soon. Dorothy’s collected poems, Tall Woman Looking, have recently been published by Blue
April Poetry: Calling My Mother
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. Calling My Mother My mother answers, tells me she is putting the phone in her skirt pocket so she can sit on the
Health Department Urges: “Cocoon” Island Babies from Pertussis
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Health officials are urging the County’s residents to make sure all adults and older children who come in contact with very young children are immunized against the disease pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough. County Personal Health Manager Susan
Tuesday Council Meeting Starts Early, Digs into Many Issues
A special meeting will precede the regular County Council meeting for a 9 a.m. Broadband/Emergency Services/Wireless review of proposed legal changes to hearing draft with Randall Gaylord, Prosecutor. After the regular meeting begins at 10 a.m. the Council will turn to: Finalize Solid Waste Management Plan – Elizabeth Anderson, Solid
Adult & Kids Music Series Starts Up May 1
“Rock on the Rock Singers” and “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” are returning to the Orcas Center for another nine-week series directed by Grace McCune. The “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” will meet every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., starting May 1 for nine-weeks. The class is provided for kids who
April Poetry: Winter Hummingbird and Late Winter Night
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. Winter Hummingbird From a chord of snow rimed branch, spilling an octave of flakes, a dark note sifts down. The maestro, a wintering
Council Postpones Public Hearing on Solid Waste Debt Ordinance
At issue: a15-year limited tax general obligation bond (totaling $815,000) for the purpose of converting existing interfund loans to long term debt. The San Juan County Council will postpone a public hearing on a proposed Ordinance for San Juan County Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, 2012 . The public hearing
Guest Opinion: Nelson’s Exhibit Deserves Special Note
By Terry Johnson, Prof. Local artist Betsy Nelson has an exemplary exhibition at the Orcas Center, and local collectors should take heed of this very talented artist. The remarkable aspect of Nelson's work is the "quietness" of her imagery, not to mention the skill of handling paint. Nelson's
Letter to the Editor: School District Needs Met by Brownell, Anderson
To the Editor- What great news that Senator Ranker was able to secure $1 million dollars for our school district’s capital needs. I greatly appreciate his efforts on behalf of Orcas. Thanks also are due to School Board member Janet Brownell, who, in her role as legislative liaison, kept
Sheriff, Deputy Prosecutor Receive Safety Award
On Wednesday, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission honored San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou and Deputy Prosecutor Kim McClay with Target Zero Traffic Safety Awards for their work in tackling the problem of impaired and drunken drivers on the County’s roads. Target Zero has the ambitious goal of
Ten Minute Play Festival To Light Up the Grange
Friday/Saturday/Sunday, May 4-6 & 11-13, 7:30 p.m., The Grange The first two week-ends in May mark the 7th Anniversary of Orcas Island’s local 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
April Poetry: Reed Grass
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. Reed Grass When will the grass be most beautiful, I asked. You said, look at it now. It was deep green, firm blades
Guest Opinion: Reflections on the 2nd Anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill
By Mike Doherty, Clallam County Commissioner and Lovel Pratt, San Juan County Councilmember As we reflect on the second anniversary of the Nation’s largest oil spill, we want to share information about the work we are doing to protect our waters, shores and way of life from the lasting impacts
Friends of the San Juans Host Earth Day Clean-Ups
On Orcas Island: FRIENDS of the San Juans will host a Crescent Beach clean-up Garbage bags and gloves provided. All ages encouraged. Prize for most unusual item collected. Call FRIENDS at 378-2319 for more information. When? Saturday, April 21, 10 am - noon Where? Crescent Beach (mid-beach) Rain or shine! On Shaw Island:
Orcas Medical Foundation Annual Meeting
Tuesday April 24, 3 to 5 p.m., Madrona Room at Orcas Center Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) invites anyone interested in health care on Orcas Island to attend. A brief OMF business meeting and announcement of new officers will be followed by a distinguished guest speaker, discussion and light refreshments. This
Documentary Screening — Legendary Environmental Leader Aldo Leopold
The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan Island Library are pleased to co-host the documentary film Green Fire! Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time, on Friday, April 27 at 7 pm. The film screening will be held at the Library and is free
