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.”
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Guest Column: Rock Island Progress Report
Thank you to the OPALCO Board for their strong leadership -- from Dan Burke, for Rock Island -- With just over one year of being in business, Rock Island Communications has overcome numerous challenges, and
April Poetry | Monica Kezar
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. The Lookout -- Monica Kezar --
Orcas’ July 4th Parade To Honor Historic Saturday Date
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- On March 29, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to interested parties, among them the Orcas Lions Club and the Orcas Historical Society, announcing
Salish Early Music Festival to Feature Bach on Period Instruments
Tuesday, April 19, 8 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Ingrid Matthews The Salish Sea Early Music Festival offers a rare opportunity to hear the complete Musical Offering and
American Legion Auxiliary Again Sponsors Scholarships
-- from Judi Resch for the Voyle B. Martin American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 93-- Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25.00 for
Guest Opinion | Amazon: A 21st Century Example of Enlightened Business…NOT
-- by David Turnoy -- Amazon: the prototype company of the new economy, the story of a young entrepreneur capitalizing on the growth of the Internet, capitalism and competition at its finest, right? Not exactly.
April Poetry | JoEllen Moldoff
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Field Calls To Grass ............................After
Flea Market Comes to County Fairgrounds
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks and Fair -- Mark your calendars and pack up your boxes...The next Flea & Craft Market is Saturday, May 14th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds.
Guest Opinion: Carrier/United Technologies to Move Jobs to Mexico
-- by Michael Riordan in the New York Times -- The heating and air-conditioning equipment maker Carrier Corporation recently announced plans to transfer its Indianapolis plant’s manufacturing operations and about 1,400 jobs to Monterrey, Mexico.
Roberto Devereux Features Singing That Floats and Stings
Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Death is a lively, lovely presence in the Metropolitan Opera’s first-ever production of the final installment in Donizetti’s Elizabethan trilogy: Roberto Devereux
“Strawberry Series” Celebrates Historic Building’s Legacy
Series kicks off on Friday, May 6 and runs through June 18 --from the Olga Strawberry Council -- Artist Leah and daughter, Maple, caring for the Marshalls For a sweet taste of old-time
Guest Opinion: Change OPALCO Direction through Board Election
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There are some things worth thinking about as we cast ballots in the next few weeks for the three open positions on the OPALCO Board of Directors. The first are
Islands Museum of Art Seeks New Director
-- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- On April 7, 2016, the board of SJIMA accepted the resignation of its Executive Director Ian Boyden, who plans to pursue his career as an
April Poetry | Lin McNulty
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Auntie Moses (for Eileen) --
San Juan Aviation Museum Honors Two Pilots
Sunday April 17 at 2 p.m. at Friday Harbor Airport -- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton are the Featured Pilots for 2016. They will be
Guest Column: Immediate Action Needed to Protect Local Marine Life
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- Spot Prawn, courtesy of Joe Gaydos Global carbon dioxide emissions are triggering troubling changes to ocean chemistry along the West Coast that require immediate, decisive actions. These are
