Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
April Poetry: Reassignment
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. Reassignment Did you see That hummingbird I sent to your new home? She came by here Hungry, curious In a furious hurry She
Letter to the Editor: Thomerson Reports on Advances in Energy
OPALCO is celebrating 75 years of providing safe reliable electrical service to our Islands. I am personally very pleased to be part of the Broadband project to provide networked communications services for our members. This project echoes the community spirit that first created this Cooperative 75 years ago. The Broadband
Eat Out at the New Leaf Café and “Choose the Kids!”
From Janet Brownell, Chair, Orcas Island Education Foundation From April 28th through May 20th you can receive 10% off Saturday Brunch or Sunday Dinner (before tax and gratuity). With a coupon, you will have a choice of getting 10% off your bill OR you can “Choose the Kids”
Letter to the Editor: Booster Club Holds Golf Tournament
Saturday April 28th at 8:00 a.m. at the Orcas Golf Course Hello Fellow Golfers and Supporters of School Sports, Our Viking Golf Coaches Bobby Olmstead and Justin Taylor are hosting the Coach's Team Challenge Golf Tournament to benefit all public school sports programs through the Orcas Booster Club. The tournament
Letter to the Editor: Attention Waterfront Property Owners
Do you need help with your response for your Shoreline Inventory Report? Come to the Orcas Island Fire Department at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25 for a work session on filling out the form and understanding the County’s Shoreline Inventory and Characterization report. If you don’t know how the
Canine Capers: Building Your Dog’s Vocabulary
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
Citizen Volunteers Needed for County Advisory Boards
From Maureen See, San Juan County Council Clerk The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. The following is a list of current vacancies: Agricultural Resources Committee - (1) Position Board of Equalization – (5) Positions Eastsound
Nell Robinson Performs at Odd Fellows in Eastsound
Sunday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Jay Kimball Nell Robinson's music is a sensuous sepia-toned blend of folk, bluegrass, country, and Americana. Nell will be performing with award winning guitarist Jim Nunally. Jim Nunally is a world-class guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, and has toured extensively with the David
Good Lovelies April 29: Clever, Funny, Fun!
On Stage at Orcas Center continues with the Canadian Trio, Good Lovelies on Sunday, April 29 at 7:30 pm. Part Folk Roots, part Western Swing, tight harmonies, JUNO Award winners. Clever, funny, fun! Good Lovelies are not your run-of-the-mill "all girl" band. At a time when too many of
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
