Here’s a thought…
“When you re-read a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in yourself than there was before.”
CLIFTON FADIMAN
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 and equipment to prevent the spread of invasive species and minimize the time spent at
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 problem. The April 2nd and 3rd Health Screening has been cancelled and rescheduled to April 23 and 24.
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 is a chance to share with the Islanders paintings from her years in the Islands.
Learn East Coast Swing in April Dance Class
Monday, April 2, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- We will be offering our community dance class on Monday, April 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will be teaching another session of East Coast Swing. Instruction will begin promptly at 7
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 to live in a waterfront home. Just in case that may sound like I know
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 in support of electing Dr. Diane Boteler to the founding Board of the (hopefully) new
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 your pens, your paper, and/or your keyboard ready as Orcas Issues once again invites our local
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 tradition of growing with the needs of the Orcas Island community - a very fitting
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. I know this personally as Art and I have shared five years together on the
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 SJC Economic Development Council, Orcas Island Community Foundation, Kiwanis Club and private donors. Many thanks
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 the festival’s offerings, including readings, panel discussions, author Q&As book-signings, and a book fair. In
SR 20 Construction Starts April 2
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Customers travelling to the Anacortes terminal during the spring and summer should be aware of construction planned at the intersection of SR 20/SR 20 Spur (Sharpes Corner) in Anacortes. Around-the-clock lane reductions will start on Monday, April 2 and are expected to be in
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 info is used to track, profile and sell. Most but not all of the information
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 - 6:30 p.m., in the Eastsound Fire Station. All are welcome to come and learn more about
Peace Island Medical Center Featured in Case Study
-- from Hilary Andrade for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- The telepsychiatry program at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center was recently featured in a case study for the March 2018 publication of the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Members in Action. The telepsychiatry program is a service of PeaceHealth Peace Island that
Letter to Editor | Boteler Brings Experience, Intelligence, Responsiveness
-- from Lance Evans and Janet Brownell -- With strong encouragement we ask you to vote for Diane Boteler for Public Hospital Commissioner #4. First, let us say that we are impressed with all of the candidates running for this office. Their depth and breadth of experience is remarkable. That
