Here’s a thought…
“I’m calling on Washingtonians – please, don’t be a spark this weekend. Your choices could literally save lives.”
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Guest Opinion | A Novel Situation for OISD
-- from Thomas Baldwin -- Orcas Island School District finds itself in a novel situation, distinct from what has been business as usual for years. They actually have money that will allow them to develop a budget for the 2018-19 academic year that does not include layoffs, temporary or otherwise.
Orcas Rising to Share Local Music at Orcas Center
Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Orcas Center presents “Orcas Rising” a wonderful evening of talented island musicians performing on Center Stage Saturday, April 28 at 7:30. The event promises to be an easy-going, fun local sharing of music, replicating an island living room
April Poetry | Lola 2.
Lola 2. by Leif So she’s buried now beneath the bird bath in my friendship garden (keeping an eye on those nuthatch teases) I still see her from the corner of my eye a small twitch of catlike stillness like she always did but now not just me a small
April Poetry | Lola 1.
Lola 1. by Leif So I’m thinkin’ we hurt because we love and we love for all the stuff in between package deal we can brace ourselves everytime or we can -like- em-brace it all. I fear getting stuck - she was a cat. I tried not to freight her
There’s Going to be a Barking Lot Sale on Saturday
Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Orcas Animal Shelter -- from Sabina Tillman -- Would you like to get something nice for your pet? Stop by the Orcas Island Animal Shelter for our Barking Lot Sale. You’ll find toys, beds, leashes, collars, crates, and lots more for your
Letter to Editor | SJIMA Grateful for Supporters
-- from Diane Martindale and Karen Woldtvedt for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) would like to thank the Community Foundation of San Juan Islands for its support. Working with the many island nonprofits helps keep the Community
Peace Island Medical Center Receives Donation to Cancer Care Garden
-- from Hilary Andradev for PeaceHealth -- A rare spring sunshine cast shadows in the PeaceHealth Peace Island Cancer Care Garden in late March illuminating a beautiful new addition to the space. Nestled near blossoming hellebores, the smooth granite Oki-gata lantern appeared to be in the spotlight as sunshine washed overhead
Looking for a Job? Attend Upcoming Job Fair
Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor -- from Minnie Knych for NW WA Workforce Council -- Are you unemployed? Looking for a summer job? Want to start a career? Whatever you are looking for, the Job Fair on Saturday, April 28 is
Chamber Hosts Employment Specialist
-- from Lance Evans -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend a Business Essentials seminar, aimed at assisting small businesses. Our topic: Initiative 1433 - Paid Sick Leave - Employer Requirements & Employee Rights. On Nov. 8, 2016, voters in WA State approved Initiative Measure
April Poetry | Breakaway
Breakaway by Jill McCabe Johnson A Steller’s Jay caught his tail in the fishing line we’d draped over our thistle feeder to foil the sparrows. I grabbed kitchen shears and tiptoed beneath the birches where his mate scrawed warnings of my approach. What is a pendulum, if not the desperate
Letter to Editor | Grazie Per la Cena Degli Spaghetti
-- from Orcas Middle School ASB -- What a fantastic Spaghetti Dinner we had this year. We would like to thank all of our donors, especially Island Market for donating all the foods and supplies needed to make this happen, as well as Camp Orkila for cooking the pasta, and of
April Poetry | Do not approach fearfully
Do not approach fearfully by Margie Doyle Approach lightly, bravely As a sure-footed animal Accustomed to climbing the perilous Heights of home when you go through the door Unexpected love awaits With a kiss for your hurt With stalwart defense With a healer’s cool or warm hands –whatever you need
Support Solar Energy — Locally
-- from the San Juan Islands Conservation District-- The San Juan Islands Conservation District would like to present OPALCO's Community Solar Project. The project opened for member participation on March 21st and, to date, we have about 85% of the units committed. However, we may not have heard from you,
3% Thursday for the Food Bank
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank -- Even if you are not a member of the Orcas Island Food Co-op you may still shop there, and 3% of any purchase you make on Thursday, April 19 will be contributed to the Orcas Island Food Bank! The Food Bank Board
Reminder – Property Taxes Due April 30
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Treasurer, Rhonda Pederson would like to remind county property owners that the first installment of property taxes and personal property taxes are due April 30. Property tax payments must be federally post marked by April 30, or may be paid
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes to Re-shape Our Ideal Health Care
-- from Vincent Shu, MD -- Through many years, I have been privileged to converse and speak to people from whom I have learned the art of listening. This has helped me to be aware of "life's whispers." I have read numerous comments published on the Public Hospital District (PHD)
