Here’s a thought…
“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
Sail Orcas Sets Summer Schedule
-- from Michele Wiley, Sail Orcas -- Junior Sailing starts June 20th For the past 23 years Orcas youth ages 8-15 have been introduced to the sport of sailing through this popular program. Sail Orcas is happy to present this summer's program which focuses on teaching sailing skills in a
Early Warnings: Public School Funds Diminishing
Minimum Education Plan set at April Board Meeting -- by Margie Doyle -- Although Orcas Island School District's (OISD) finances now look healthy, on the near horizon looms a minefield of threats to a balanced budget. The declining enrollment figures, inadequate state funding, removal of levy funding and structured salary
OPALCO Board to Meet
Thursday, May 19, 8:45 a.m., Friday Harbor OPALCO Office -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, May 19 at the Friday Harbor OPALCO office. The meeting will begin at 8:45 a.m.; members are welcome to attend and may address the Board
Come to the Student Chef Competition
Saturday, May 14 starting at 10 a.m. in the School Culinary Arts Room -- by Ashley Randall -- On Saturday, May 14, one of the most anticipated student-focused culinary events will occur at the Orcas Island Public School. Several students from our 4th and 6th grade classes will be cooking
Our Representatives Report: Larsen Works to Address Jet Noise Concerns
--by Rep. Rick Larsen -- I am working on a long-term plan to respond to people’s concerns about jet noise out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. While my support for NASWI remains steadfast, I am also committed to partnering with local officials, community members and the Navy to address
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
