Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Orcas Choral Society’s Bravura Performance at St. Mark’s in Seattle
-- by Melinda Bargreen -- "Two Nineteenth Century Masses,” presented by Orcas Choral Society, with orchestra and soloists under the direction of conductor Roger Sherman; St. Mark’s Cathedral, May 1. (Editor's note: The Orcas Choral Society performed Schubert's D. 167 Mass and Storch's Missa Solemnis on Orcas Island on April
Unidentified Female Body Found
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Saturday, May 7, a group of kayakers reported a deceased person on the south shore of Lopez Island between Ice Berg Point and Watmough Bay. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office utilized the Sheriff’s boats Guardian and Intrepid to make the recovery. At this time
Letter to the Editor: May 24 Primary Reflects Voter Participation
-- by Diane Martindale -- You may be perplexed over what Washington’s May 24 Democratic Presidential Primary means, especially if you participated in the March 26 Democratic precinct caucuses. But I encourage you to vote! The media will report the results of the Washington State Republican primary on May 24,
Orcas Center Celebrates With On This Island Benefit Performances
Friday - Sunday, May 13 - 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- On This Island is a benefit performance for Orcas Center three nights only, May 13, 14 & 15 at 7:30 pm. Directed by Grace McCune, this night of music weaves together a tapestry of
Master Gardeners to Help Diagnose Plant Problems
Be sure to fill out online diagnostic form -- by Kate Yturri for Orcas Master Gardeners -- The Orcas Master Gardeners will be at Driftwood Nursery this Wednesday May 11 from 11 am-1pm. We will be at the Orcas Saturday Market on May 14 from 10am-1pm. Please bring your plant
Did Dinosaurs Have Cancer?
-- from Carol Kulminski -- “Did Dinosaurs Have Cancer?” is the topic of this month’s Cancer Survivorship meeting from the book, The Cancer Chronicles by George Johnson. Conversation will be lively! The Cancer Survivorship Meeting is a place for support and encouragement, as well as a safe place to explore feelings
And the Survey Says: Peace Island Medical Center Gets High Marks for Quality, Safety
-- from Bev Mayhew, Director, Communications and Marketing -- Providing high quality, safe care to the residents of San Juan County is a top priority of every caregiver at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Recent survey results prove that the caregivers are succeeding…in a big way! In a re-accreditation survey conducted in April
Community Church to Welcome Wildlife Photographer at Luncheon
Saturday, May 14, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Meredith Griffith -- Wildlife photographer Lynn Karns will share at the Orcas Island Community Church’s annual ladies’ luncheon on Saturday, May 14 at the Orcas Island Senior Center. Lynn believes that everyone has the gift of being creative - whether
Opportunity to Comment on Comp Plan Update
Friday, May 20, 9 a.m., Mullis Fire Station -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County is preparing to work on a periodic update of its Comprehensive Plan. County Council will host a joint public hearing with the Planning Commission on the proposed scope of work for this update at
CenturyLink Downtime Scheduled
Tuesday, May 10, 12:01 a.m. -- from Mark Molzen, CenturyLink -- On May 10 at 12:01 a.m., CenturyLink technicians will upgrade the San Juan Ethernet ring. During the upgrades, Internet service will not be accessible for approximately 30 minutes. Phone services, including residential, business and 911, will be available at
Letter to Editor: Many to Thank for Successful Montessori Garden Party
-- from Teresa Chocano and Montessori Board of Directors -- Thank you so much for attending the “Garden Party” fundraiser Orcas Montessori School hosted April 30 2016 and generously giving your support to benefit young children of Orcas Island. With your help we raised over $20,000. So many local and off
The Marshall Strawberry and Its Significance on Orcas Island
by the Olga Strawberry Council A bowl full of sweetness The Marshall Strawberry, lauded to be the sweetest of them all, was the species grown here on Orcas Island and disbursed to places far and wide between the early 1930s and about 1943. Its fame and fortune was
Orcas Distillery Brings Home Gold
Islanders, cultivate your heritage apples and pears --by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island Distillery won top honors at this year’s American Distilling Institute’s Judging of Craft Spirits at the Institute’s Convention in San Diego [on April 8] where 200 national and international craft distilleries competed in all categories with more
All Invited to Olga Potluck
Saturday, May 14, beginning at 5:30 at Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Please come to the Olga Potluck, Saturday, May 14th at the Olga Community Center in beautiful downtown Olga! Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at 6:00. After dinner there will
Museum Will Mark 60th Birthday Celebration With Community Picnic and Aviation Exhibit
Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m., Village Green -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Picnic on Spring Beach The Pioneer Museum is 60 years old this month and we are celebrating! You are invited to join us for a Community Picnic on The Green next to the Museum. Bring a
All Kinds of Fun OIPRD Activities Scheduled for Summer
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Parks & Recreation -- Here comes the sun ~ our summer activity flyer was recently published, and rosters are filling up quickly. Don't miss out on summer fun! Take a look at our full list of current and upcoming summer activities here and as always be
