Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Letter to the Editor: Bangs Asks for Your Vote
-- from Bill Bangs -- We will soon decide on a Public Hospital District (PHD) for Orcas Island. Please consider me as one of the initial commissioners to establish the district and set its direction for years to come. I am running because I believe that we need the PHD
Orcas Island Lit Fest: “An intimate, world-class literary festival”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Lit Fest co-founders Jule Treneer and Scott Hutchins hope to re-create the beginnings of their friendship at a book reading in Paris here on Orcas Island among enthusiastic book readers and writers at the inaugural Orcas Island Lit Fest. They are beyond pleased that
NT Live Presents Julius Caesar at Orcas Center
Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Margie Doyle for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center brings Shakespeare’s tale of tyranny and assassination streamed live to the Center Stage on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Ben Whishaw (The Danish Girl, Skyfall, Hamlet) and Michelle Fairley (Fortitude, Game of
Gearing Up For Granny’s Attic
Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m, and Sunday, April 29,11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Sarah Boyle for Senior Center -- The Senior Center is gearing up for another amazing Granny's Attic Sale on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m, and Sunday,
Ins and Outs of Self-publishing to be Discussed
Sunday, April 8, 1 - 3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff for Writers' Roundtable -- This Writers' Roundtable presentation will provide attendees with information, support, and encouragement to self-publish their written works. Margie Doyle and Rosie Kuhn will answer your questions on why self-publish, how to go about
April Poetry | Steve Henigson
D.A.C.: In Memoriam by Steve Henigson We were together joined So early in that spring, And we sought out our half: A quiet place beside A shady courtyard, there Slate-paved, with gingko trees. But when the leaves all fell She went her separate way, And I went mine. Then two
Remember When April Fool’s Day Used to Be New Year’s Day?
-- from The Book of Holidays Around the World by Alice van Straalen -- Until the 16th century, the New Year began in the spring, on [the feast of the Annunciation to Mary] March 25. People celebrated it with an eight-day festival that ended April 1, when they exchanged gifts.
Children’s House Restaurant Raffle Kicks Off April 7
-- from Susan Andersen for Children's House -- Children’s House preschool students proudly take turns, each drawing one of the three winning tickets. In conjunction with a nutrition program, early learning center Children House is again offering a restaurant raffle, “Table for Two,” which gives winners the opportunity
ALERT: County-Wide Communications Blackout Coming
Thursday April 12 at 9 p.m., through Friday, April 13 at 6 a.m. -- from Rock Island Communications -- On April 12 from 9 p.m. to April 13 at 6 a.m., the county is going to experience a county-wide communications outage. The 48-count fiber-optic cable carrying all data and voice traffic
Sheriff’s Report | March 21 – 27, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- March 21, 2018 18-001845 Unwanted Person 08:08:44 03/21/18 A Lopez Island Deputy was sent to a residence on a report of an unwanted subject. The person was gone when the Deputy arrived. Potential solutions were discussed with the calling parties. A report
Food Bank: “We’re Off To A Great Start!”
--from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- The Orcas Island Food Bank was very fortunate for many reasons at the end of last year and into 2018, and we have many to thank! Our Community - The first big thanks goes out to all of you in the community
Letter to Editor | Please Vote for Dr. Boteler
-- from Randall and Marny Gaylord -- The Gaylord family supports Dr. Diane Boteler for the Orcas Hospital District Commissioner and asks that you vote for her, too. We strongly believe the Commission should have a doctor as a member, especially when revitalizing the rural health care system on Orcas
39th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner Coming Up
Friday, April 6, 5 & 6:30 p.m. Seatings, Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Kelly Carpenter -- The Orcas Middle School is readying their 39th Annual Middle School Spaghetti Dinner. The event is April 6, with two seatings: 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $10 for adults, $5 for kids, can be bought
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.
