Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Remember When April Fool’s Day Used to Be New Year’s Day?
-- from The Book of Holidays Around the World by Alice van Straalen -- Until the 16th century, the New Year began in the spring, on [the feast of the Annunciation to Mary] March 25.
Food Bank: “We’re Off To A Great Start!”
--from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- The Orcas Island Food Bank was very fortunate for many reasons at the end of last year and into 2018, and we have many to thank! Our
Letter to Editor | Please Vote for Dr. Boteler
-- from Randall and Marny Gaylord -- The Gaylord family supports Dr. Diane Boteler for the Orcas Hospital District Commissioner and asks that you vote for her, too. We strongly believe the Commission should have
39th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner Coming Up
Friday, April 6, 5 & 6:30 p.m. Seatings, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Kelly Carpenter -- The Orcas Middle School is readying their 39th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner. The event is April 6, with
Boaters Reminded to “CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY Boats and Equipment
-- from State Invasive Species Council and Dept. of Fish and Wildlife -- The Washington Invasive Species Council and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are reminding boaters to “CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY” their boats
Lions Health Screening Van Rescheduled
Monday - Tuesday, April 23 - 24, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Front of Island Market -- from Toby T. Hiller for Orcas Lions Club -- Unfortunately, the Lions Health Screening Van had a mechanical
Caroline Buchanan to Exhibit Works at Library’s Last Picture Show
-- from Caroline Buchanan -- Watercolors of the island years by Caroline Buchanan will be displayed at the library for the month of April. Buchanan is calling the retrospective exhibit, “The Last Picture Show.” This
Must Be Time for Me to Explore the Salish Sea
-- a review by Lin McNulty -- I am a Pacific Northwest native. My grandfather was born in Washington Territory. I am in my 27th year of living on Orcas Island, and I am fortunate
Letter to Editor | Boteler Has My Support
-- from Harvey Himelfarb -- There are five qualities that I consider when I evaluate candidates who are asking for my vote: 1) Experience; 2) Intellect; 3) Judgment; 4) Temperament; and 5) Demeanor. I write
Let Your Inner/Outer Poet Shine
-- by Lin McNulty -- “Poetry, like jazz, is one of those dazzling diamonds of creative industry that help human beings make sense out of the comedies and tragedies that contextualize our lives.” --Aberjhani Get
Orcas Montessori School Turns 30
-- from Emily McGerty -- Orcas Montessori School, together with San Juan County, has received a HUD Community Block Development Grant for a major building expansion. The funds will allow the school to continue its
Letter to the Editor: Our Vote for Art Lange
--by Rollie Sauer and Madie Murray -- Madie and I have known Art Lange for more than ten years and found him to be fair, considerate of others, generous, very intelligent, and an excellent fisherman.
Orcas School District Partners for Construction Trades Education
-- from Cathy Ferran, for OISD -- Orcas Island School District and teacher Brett McFarland are proud of our recent efforts to provide Adult Education in the construction trades. For this we partnered with the
Literary Arts Featured at Orcas Center This April
-- from Kathleen Youngren -- The Orcas Center is excited to host and partner with the first annual Orcas Island Lit Fest April 13-15, 2018. The Center will be the main venue for most of
Tech Talk: What Have They Got On You?
-- from David Johnson and Lisa Steckley -- Wonder what Facebook keeps about you? Take a look… download your history and spend a rainy day being amazed at what they have collected about you. This
Reminder: Community Foundation Presents Medical Providers Roundtable
Thursday, March 29, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Kate Long for Orcas Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation presents a Medical Providers Roundtable on Thursday, March 29, from 5 -
