Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
April Poetry: Apple Tree
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. Apple Tree The last summer he gardened, our father trained an espalier to sprout wings along the fence where it could catch sunlight
EDC presents Economic Forecast Luncheon with Dave Wallace & Mark Anderson
From the Economic Development Council The economy in San Juan County is showing signs of recovery, but how quickly will we get back to business as usual? What will the economy bring in the next year – both here in San Juan County and on a global scale? Join Dave
Letter to the Editor: CAO Update Not Required in Review of Comp Plan
Dear Members of the San Juan County Council: It is hard to believe that we see the County hard at work on making something terribly complicated when tight budgets in money and staff numbers should command following the task to which the County have been directed and pointing the way to
Friends of the Library Host Poetry Workshop and Reading
Saturday, April 7 at the Orcas Library Orcas poet, writer and teacher Jill McCabe Johnson will offer “The Poet’s Masquerade: A persona poetry workshop” on Saturday, April 7, followed by a poetry reading for the community. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the poetry
Student Chefs Shine Again!
By Madie Murray “Every entree presented for judging by students, ranging in ages from 5 to 15 at the Third Annual OISD Student Chef Competition, was suitable to serve at a first class restaurant,” and those very words were uttered by Orcas Island's own first class chef and
Reminder: Author Thor Hanson Visits the West Sound Community Club Wednesday, April 4th
By Kathy Lunde Meet the author! Thor Hanson will be appearing at the West Sound Community Club Wednesday, April 4th at 6 p.m. He will be talking about his latest book Feathers. Thor will answer the burning questions: What are feathers? How did they evolve? What do they mean to
April Poetry: Refugees on the Beach
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. Refugees on the Beach Poles pilings planks, edging each other in the shallows, whispering in scouring tones of the wake that brought them
Comments Now Sought on Shoreline Master Plan Report
Deadline Extended for Comments on the revised SMP Update Inventory and Characterization Report From the San Juan County Community Development and Planning Office The SMP Shoreline Inventory and Characterization Report is a vital element of the County’s SMP update process. The report splits the County’s 440+ miles of shoreline into
Deadline for Farm and Business Personal Property Tax Forms: April 30
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Program Manager The Personal Property Tax filing deadline for San Juan County businesses and farmers is approaching. Farmers and business owners are required to file forms listing their 2012 taxable personal property with the County Assessor’s Office by April 30. Additionally,
Big Kid Art Retreat at Doe Bay this Weekend
Thursday April 5 - Sunday April 8 Doe Bay will host the Joy Guild with one of Lori Stone's ever creative, ever adventurous Big Kid Art Retreat this weekend, April 5 to April 8. Lori Stone is a corporate communications and project manager by trade; she has founded
Lions Easter Egg Hunt Moved to Camp Orkila
The Orcas Lions Club announces the 2012 Annual Easter Egg Hunt has moved to Camp Orkila! Come join us for the fun, starting at 10am behind the Orkila Camp Dining Hall. Follow directional signs. All islanders are welcome. There will be over 1,000 eggs to be hunted, with
Orcas Community Council: Creating Vibrant Community
Orcas Community Council, a monthly dialogue of "what’s on the hearts and minds of our community members," will next meet on Sunday, April 8 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. Organizer Gretchen Krampf says, "Join us for a lively conversation about creating thriving community. Visiting Thrive Tribe catalysts, Jeff
Canine Capers: When it isn’t Working
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
April Begins: What Say the Poets?
Monday, April 2 Auditions for "The Butterfly Effect" Auditions for adults are Monday 4/2 or Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Center Stage at Orcas Center. You do not need to prepare anything for these “auditions” – just come in comfortable clothes ready to read, move and have fun. People
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to the Chamber for Shakespeare Saturday
Wow. Many thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and what must have been numerous volunteers for Shakespeare Saturday! The intrigue created a lot of fun dialogue early on. The opening of the Bard gallery was just a small hint of what was to come. (Thank you Bill, Chimayo, for the best
The Language of Money
By Rachel Newcombe Everyone has something to say about money. Having it or not having it. Making too little or paying too much tax. Some people speak the language of finance fluently while others stumble with the finer points of Roth IRA, interest points, student loans or reverse mortgages. This year
