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“There is one tradition in America I am proud to inherit. It is our first freedom and the truest expression of our Americanism: the ability to dissent without fear. It is our right to utter the words, “I disagree”.”
NATALIE MERCHANT
SJIMA Celebrates Earth Day with Fragile Waters Exhibit
Opening, April 23, San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- from Anne Sheridan / photokunst, SJIMA PR Coordinator -- Ansel Adams: © courtesy the Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust The San Juan Islands Museum of Art celebrates the marine environment on Earth Day weekend with the opening of
Guest Column: Rock Island Progress Report
Thank you to the OPALCO Board for their strong leadership -- from Dan Burke, for Rock Island -- With just over one year of being in business, Rock Island Communications has overcome numerous challenges, and has connected close to a thousand islanders to fast, stable and scalable broadband. “In just
April Poetry | Monica Kezar
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. The Lookout -- Monica Kezar -- Hozameen, Hozameen, most beautiful mountain I ever seen. --Jack Kerouac He stands in the shelter
Orcas Fire Recognizes Service of Former Chief
-- from Scott Williams, Acting Deputy Chief -- The Board of Fire Commissioners accepted the resignation of former Chief Preysz on Friday, April 8, 2016. "We, and the community, are thankful for his many years of community service," says the Board of Fire Commissioners. For 24 years Miklos Preysz has
Orcas’ July 4th Parade To Honor Historic Saturday Date
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- On March 29, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to interested parties, among them the Orcas Lions Club and the Orcas Historical Society, announcing that they had revisited their earlier decision to hold the Chamber of Commerce parade on
Salish Early Music Festival to Feature Bach on Period Instruments
Tuesday, April 19, 8 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Ingrid Matthews The Salish Sea Early Music Festival offers a rare opportunity to hear the complete Musical Offering and other chamber music by Johann Sebastian Bach on period instruments with German harpsichordist Hans-Jürgen Schnoor,
American Legion Auxiliary Again Sponsors Scholarships
-- from Judi Resch for the Voyle B. Martin American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 93-- Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25.00 for the continued funding of the scholarships. We will post an 8” x 10” poster, acknowledging
Guest Opinion | Amazon: A 21st Century Example of Enlightened Business…NOT
-- by David Turnoy -- Amazon: the prototype company of the new economy, the story of a young entrepreneur capitalizing on the growth of the Internet, capitalism and competition at its finest, right? Not exactly. There is a dark, underside to the phenomenal growth of this company, and only when
April Poetry | JoEllen Moldoff
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. Field Calls To Grass ............................After Eduardo Galiano’s poem, Callings -- JoEllen Moldoff -- Field calls to grass which spreads a
Flea Market Comes to County Fairgrounds
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks and Fair -- Mark your calendars and pack up your boxes...The next Flea & Craft Market is Saturday, May 14th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity to do some satisfying spring cleaning, empty out your garage,
Guest Opinion: Carrier/United Technologies to Move Jobs to Mexico
-- by Michael Riordan in the New York Times -- The heating and air-conditioning equipment maker Carrier Corporation recently announced plans to transfer its Indianapolis plant’s manufacturing operations and about 1,400 jobs to Monterrey, Mexico. “It became clear that the best way to stay competitive and protect the business for
Roberto Devereux Features Singing That Floats and Stings
Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Death is a lively, lovely presence in the Metropolitan Opera’s first-ever production of the final installment in Donizetti’s Elizabethan trilogy: Roberto Devereux streaming live to Orcas Center on Sunday, April 17, at 1:00 pm. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky
OPALCO Board Meeting
-- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the Lopez Fire Hall Thursday, April 21 at 8:15 am. Members are welcome to attend.
“Strawberry Series” Celebrates Historic Building’s Legacy
Series kicks off on Friday, May 6 and runs through June 18 --from the Olga Strawberry Council -- Artist Leah and daughter, Maple, caring for the Marshalls For a sweet taste of old-time island life, don’t miss this spring’s “Strawberry Series,” a celebration highlighting the legacy of the
Guest Opinion: Change OPALCO Direction through Board Election
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There are some things worth thinking about as we cast ballots in the next few weeks for the three open positions on the OPALCO Board of Directors. The first are the 25-30% rate increases the board has approved since OPALCO decided to enter the Internet/broadband
Islands Museum of Art Seeks New Director
-- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- On April 7, 2016, the board of SJIMA accepted the resignation of its Executive Director Ian Boyden, who plans to pursue his career as an artist and freelance curator. Mr. Boyden and his family plan to remain on San Juan
