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
Wet and/or Shiny, the Earth Day Weekend Should Be Fun
Friday, April 20 “The Hunger Games” at the Seaview Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Hannah Williams at the Doe Bay Café at 7:30pm! Hannah is currently in the band Youth Rescue Mission with her three younger brothers. Inspired by artists like Joni Mitchell, Feist and Cat
Moran State Park as an Outdoor Classroom
Sunday May 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moran State Park From Fiona Norris, Science Director, San Juan Nature Institute San Juan Nature Institute and Kwiáht, with the collaboration of Friends of Moran State Park, will hold a one day workshop in Moran State Park on Sunday May
Phone Call Alert from Sheriff’s Office
from Sheriff Rob Nou In the past several days the Sheriff’s Office has taken six separate calls from San Juan and Orcas Island residents reporting sexually explicit telephone calls in the middle of the night. The male caller addresses the female victims by name, and victim’s caller ID indicates that
April Poetry: Daily I fall in love with fishermen
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. Daily I fall in love with fishermen After "Daily I fall in love with Mechanics" by Susan Thurston) Daily I fall in love
Guest Opinion: Generating Green Energy
by Winnie Adams OPALCO is in a time of major changes. As most of you know technology drives many of these changes. Changes less obvious to our members involve regional supply of power. The northwest regional electric use is reaching the peak of Bonneville Power Association’s capacity to generate power.
Wildflowers of Hogback Preserve Nature Walk
Sunday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pickett (see directions) Discover the floral features of this isolated meadow adjoining the southeast shoulder of Mt. Pickett with San Juan Preservation Trust Stewardship Director, Dean Dougherty. As in many higher-elevation grasslands in the islands, encroachment by conifers and invasive
Skagit Community to Receive $535,000 for Cypress Island, Secret Harbor
from Tom Bugert, Outreach Director Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition In a last minute agreement before session ended, legislators released their final capital construction budget, including $535,000 for restoration work on Cypress Island and Secret Harbor. These funds will enable the Department of Natural Resources to increase the number of
Video Tour of the Water’s Edge
"At the Water’s Edge" Lecture Series begins with "The Invisible Shoreline: A Video Tour of the Nearshore Ecosystem," on Wednesday April 25. The series is sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Juans and Still Hope Productions Inc. This is the first lecture in an 8-part series. There
American Legion Scholarship Drive Kicks Off
from Judi Resch, American Legion Women's Auxiliary Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25.00 for the continued funding of the scholarships. We will post an 8” x 10” poster acknowledging each individual contributor and an 8” x 10”
As Candidate Filing Week Approaches, Questions about Council Terms Remain
Filing deadline is between May 14 and May 18 By Milene Henley, County Auditor Candidate filing week will arrive three weeks earlier in 2012 than last year, because of a change in state law. County offices open for filing this year are Superior Court Judge and County Council District 1
April Poetry: Brest, France – 1805
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. Brest, France - 1805 She swears that she remembers the last time we lay as lovers; promises and kisses in the dark before
Kids’ Special Storytime & Craft at the Library on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
By Nita Couchman Kids are invited to a special storytime/craft activity this Saturday, April 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library to help kick off Money Smart Week. The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble with Money will introduce kids to some thoughts about being responsible
Charter Review Charts Major Changes, Finalizes Recommendations
Orcas citizens express reservations about CRC recommendations The meetings of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) to be held the next month will finalize some of the recommendations the 20-member group has arrived at by consensus since they first started meeting in January. Last week, at the
Money Smart Week: the Library Can Help!
The Orcas Island Public Library is sponsoring a week-long series of workshops to “Improve Your Money Management.” All classes during “Smart Money Week, April 21-28” are free and open to anyone. Joining the Library in this campaign are partners Key Bank, Islanders Bank, Washington Federal Savings, Washington
Letter to the Editor: County Considers Parking at West Sound
Recently County Public Works started a project by the County Dock in West Sound to remove the unsightly and temporary concrete barriers that were placed on the shoulder after the bank was stabilized following a storm several years ago. Local citizens noticed that it appeared that parking wasn't going to be
OPALCO’s 75th Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Election
Saturday May 5 on the Ferry From the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) From the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a local electric cooperative that is owned and operated by its members. On Saturday, May 5, the member-owners will exercise their right to elect their Board
