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
Sheriff’s Report | March 14 – 20, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- March 14, 2018 18-001684 Citizen Assist 19:59:09 03/14/18 A Lopez Island Deputy spoke with a resident on regarding unlawful display of sexually explicit material by a juvenile to other juveniles on school property. The matter is being investigated. March 15, 2018 18-001695
Poem: Speech to the Young
Speech to the Young. Speech to the Progress-Toward. Say to them, say to the down-keepers, the sun-slappers, the self-soilers, the harmony-hushers, “Even if you are not ready for day it cannot always be night.” You will be right. For that is the hard home-run. Live not for battles won. Live
Japanese Textile Artist to Come to Orcas Island
Saturday March 31 at 1 PM, Mandala Yoga Studio -- from Susan Osborn -- Attention all lovers of things natural, comfy and beautiful! I have always loved beautiful fabrics and everywhere I traveled sought out the little shops and artisans who produced them. While working in Japan many years ago
Flotsam and Jetsam: Island Springs
-- by Maurice Austin -- No, they’re not the source of that particular noise that develops in your Camry’s front end after too many trips up and down that pothole breeding factory you call a driveway, sheesh. Though the meteorological calendar places the first day of Spring on March 1st,
Letter to Editor / Vote Yes for Health of Community
-- from Robert Maynard -- Access to medical services locally is critical to a thriving community. I support the passage of a Public Hospital District for Orcas; consistent and predictable funding is necessary to keep the clinics open. Having a team of highly qualified commissioners will be key to creating a
March For Our Lives: Orcas Islanders to Rally to End Gun Violence
Saturday March 24, 1 p.m., Eastsound Village Green -- from Leslie Hutchinson, Liane Olsan, and Julia Turney, updated March 23 at 2 p.m. -- March For Our Lives parade route on Orcas Island. On Saturday, March 24, Orcas Islanders will gather for a “sibling march” as part of
Lopez Will Receive $500,000 from State for Public Swim Center
-- from Micki Ryan for Friends of Lopez Island Pool -- The Friends of Lopez Island Pool is thrilled to announce that the state supplemental capital budget, which passed on March 8, includes $500,000 for a Community Swim Center to be built on Lopez Island. This State award brings the amount raised
Letter to Editor | Boteler Best-suited for PHD
-- from Tony Giefer -- I have been a part of arranging an Orcas clinic affiliation with a hospital or health organization for over ten years. No matter which entity Orcas is affiliated with, a Public Hospital District is needed. Commissioner position #4 requires the most discernment. I believe Diane
Are You a Book Lover? Orcas Lit Fest Wants You
-- from Meg Massey for Orcas Lit Fest -- Do you love books? The Orcas Lit Festival is coming this April 13 to 15, and we need your help. All our Lit Fest volunteers will receive abundant gratitude, the satisfaction of being part of a truly special literary event (and
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Patty Miller
Statement from Patty Miller:I am asking for your vote to elect me as your San Juan County Public Hospital District #3, Commissioner District #5, on April 24th. I realize that many folks are not able to attend the public meetings to meet the candidates for PHD commissioners. I thank Orcas Issues for
TechTalk: No Privacy- Facebook
-- from David Johnson and Lisa Steckley -- Good news! Facebook and Cambridge Analytica are doing a good job educating people about the lack of privacy Facebook users have. If you haven’t seen the headlines this week, millions of detailed user information was Hoovered up from Facebook. And it wasn’t
Gov. Inslee Signs Ban on Atlantic Salmon Net Pens
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Caucus -- Critical legislation that protects the Salish Sea by banning leases for Atlantic salmon net pen operations was signed today by Gov. Inslee. “The economic, cultural, and recreational resources of these incredible waters will no longer be jeopardized by the negligent actions of this
Letter to the Editor: More Public Hospital District Information
-- from Steve and Jennifer Smith, Madrona Voices -- We interviewed UW as well as took notes at a meeting between UW and the commissioner candidates. We will be sharing more information from our research, from those meetings, and from UW’s written responses to our questions via our site: MadronaVoices.com.
Excitement Builds for April Science Fair, Open House
Saturday, April 7, 12 Noon, Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Join the Funhouse Commons on Saturday, April 7, 12 p.m. for our annual Funhouse Science Fair and an Open House for our building remodel. We'll be kicking off the event promptly at noon with a live performance by
Letter to Editor | A-OK Thanks the Community
-- from Geri Turnoy for Arts for Orcas Kids -- Art for Orcas Kids would like to thank the community for a very successful first annual garage sale on Saturday, March 17. Thank you to those who contributed items, thanks to those who shopped and bought, and thanks to all the
Library Hosts “Alt-America” Author David Neiwert:
Thursday, March 29, 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Join author David Neiwert at the Library for a discussion on his new book “Alt-America: The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump.” An investigative reporter with over 20 years of
