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Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 • The Islands’ Sounder
Exhibit highlights 20 years of the Orcas Library The Orcas Library held an open house last week to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the grand opening of the public library building. Volunteers Marcia Spees, Leith Templin, and Carla Stanley and library staff member Kathy Lunde spent months creating a “walk down memory lane” com-
plete with exhibits, archives and cake. The idea was to create panels to hang on the walls of the meeting room, and have them resemble familiar objects, such as magazines and newspapers, but with news of the library. “We looked in our micro film and found what the cover of the Island’s Sounder
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looked like in 1993, and Carla made a panel that resembles the Sounder, but with news of the library in place of the news of that day,” said Lunde. “There are seven panels in all, each highlighting events and milestones during the last 20 years.” The last panel resembles a Kindle, and points toward the future. There is also a collage of photos taken over the years, which includes the people and events that
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From left to right: Artist Carla Stanley, Leith Templin and Marcia Spees with portions of the exhibit. have made the library such a wonderful place. “Be sure to come visit the library and see these great creations for yourself,” Lunde said. “The exhibit will run through the summer.”
Legion 93 holds membership drive Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a nonprofit that supports America’s veterans and also contributes to the community. They are considered a private club by the Washington State Liquor Control Board so they are only allowed two days per year for a mem-
bership drive, to invite the public into the post to learn about services for veterans and the community. This year’s first membership drive is Saturday, Feb. 16, 3 to 10 p.m. at the post, 793 Crescent Beach Drive. There are three units; the post (veterans that have
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Island children. The auxiliary has many veterans programs throughout the year. The auxiliary works all year to raise funds to continue their scholarship awards. Many times, throughout the year, families in need are assisted by the auxiliary. The post holds fundraisers all year around to support their veteran programs, and have a service officer to work on behalf our local veterans. They also work to contribute to the local students’ scholarship funds. The post also is there for local residents in need. For info, call 376-4987.
Life with Martha
Robert d’Arcy, captain and project manager for Martha’s restoration, will share stories of the history, rebuilding and racing career of this remarkable 106-year old schooner. His talk is Sunday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Martha is Washington state's oldest working sailboat, and serves as a sail training vessel when not winning races (first in her division and second overall in the Orcas Island Yacht Club 2012 Round the County race). The program is a joint benefit for the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands and Sail Orcas. Admission is 2013areCo-op Ad #6 free but donations welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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