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
Letter to Editor | We Want & Deserve Reliable Health Care
-- from Martha and Tim Fuller -- We are writing to express our strong support for the establishment of an Orcas Island Public Hospital District and Board of Commissioners, and the future levy to fund the District. We are relative newcomers to the island. We appreciate how welcome we feel
Anti-Gun-Violence March Will Precede Local Democrats’ Convention
-- from David Turnoy for San Juan County Democrats -- The San Juan County Democrats will be holding our biennial convention on Saturday, March 24, at the Grange in Friday Harbor, from 1 p.m. until possibly as late as 5 p.m. This will follow a march through Friday Harbor demanding
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
Letter to Editor | Smith & Speed Closing Brick & Mortar
-- from Errol & Kathleen Speed -- We are closing our brick & mortar in Eastsound. We wanted to thank you for your support all these years. We opened our store 16 years ago with the intent to let those who came and moved here know that there is a community
Evolution of Organic: A Film and Discussion Coming to San Juan Grange
Thursday, March 22, 5:30 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan Grange -- From filmmaker Mark Kitchell (Berkeley in the Sixties, A Fierce Green Fire) comes a new film: Evolution of Organic. Narrated by Frances McDormand, It’s the story of organic agriculture, told by those who built
Artist to Donate Exhibit Proceeds to Orcas Center
-- from Bev Leyman for Orcas Center -- Cheryl Richey, UW professor emeritus, presents a dazzling display of abstract art in a solo exhibit at Orcas Center. Many pieces in the Arbor Intelligence show are examples of Richey’s fascination with the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. It is an aesthetic that
Inslee Signs Executive Order to Protect Orca, Chinook Salmon
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The bison of Montana, the alligators of Florida, the wild horses of Colorado — every state has a signature species it takes pride in. Washington is lucky enough to have two iconic animals: orcas and salmon, whose destinies are both intertwined and in peril. In Puget
Darvill’s, Funhouse Promote Literacy for Kids
-- from Jen Vollmer for Funhouse Commons -- Thanks to Darvill's Bookstore and generous community supporters, The Funhouse is creating a library for their Afterschool children age 7-12 to promote literacy and spark the joy of reading. One of the best ways to inspire a habit of reading is by providing books for children. For
Notice of Vacancy: San Juan County Clerk
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Council hereby provides this Notice of Vacancy in the elected office of County Clerk. The office of County Clerk was vacated on March 12, 2018, with the death of long time Clerk, Joan White. In such circumstance, it is
Successful Year-round Vegetable Gardening
Wednesday, March 21, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- On Wednesday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center, the Orcas Garden Club will welcome Dr. Carol Miles, 'Vegetable Specialist' and Associate Professor at WSU. Dr. Miles will provide recommendations for how to successfully grow
Applications Open for Friday Harbor Massage School Fall Program
-- from Richard Davenport for Friday Harbor School of Massage -- Friday Harbor School of Massage is looking for people interested in joining our next session beginning in September 2018 through April 2019 for our Washington State approved program with 625 hours of instruction over the seven months. A nonrefundable $100
Tech Talk: Used, Not Abused, Technology May Bring Savings
People buy “used” houses, cars and furniture. If it looks good, seems to be in good shape; if we know the seller or have a pretty good idea of what we want, why not? Significant savings on perfectly fine items is a no brainer- unless we’re talking about computers and
New Genealogy Club to Dig into Roots
-- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Interested in researching your family tree? Let’s branch out together! The newly formed Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy-whether you have years of experience or want to get started. The mostly monthly meetings will
Support Art for Orcas Kids at Saturday Garage Sale
Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Jane Heisinger -- A*OK ( Art for Orcas Kids) Garage Sale will be held in the School Cafeteria on Saturday, March 17 from 10 – 2. We have received items from at least 30 individuals and families so the
San Juan County Homeless Count Declines
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The 2018 San Juan County “Point-In Time” (PIT) Homeless Count identified 120 people who have no stable place to live, a decrease from the 2017 count of 154.The decrease can be attributed to success in placing families into housing by local service providers,
Letter to the Editor: Support for Art Lange
-- from Stu and Patsy Stephens -- We enthusiastically support the candidacy of Art Lange for Commissioner in the 3rd District in the proposed Public Hospital District election on April 24, 2018. The importance of this selection cannot be overstated. A candidate must have experience and expertise relevant to the
