Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Orcas Island Rowing Looks Forward to a Strong Spring Season: Join Them!
-- by Martin Taylor -- Tina showing them the right way to row. Orcas Island Rowing team has already been working out in the pre-dawn, pre-season. The high school and middle school kids have been working out on land at the boathouse 3 days a week before school
Our Representatives Report: Senate Passes Education Bill, BUT…
-- from Rick Manugian, Senator Ranker's Office -- Sen. Kevin Ranker speaking Tuesday on the Senate floor. Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, issued the following statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 6195 regarding the funding of basic education. “This bill is barely better than no bill.
Does Football Have a Future on Orcas?
Wednesday, February 24, 5 p.m., OHS Cafeteria -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt, Program Coordinator, OPR -- Many Islanders with youth in our Park and Rec and School programs have recently received a survey to complete regarding your thoughts on football on Orcas Island. We have received an overwhelming number of responses to
Sunrise Volunteers to Hear from Lahari Director
-- from Chris White -- Dennis King, Director of Lahari Sunrise Volunteers, and those who would like to join the all-volunteer, no-commitment group, are invited to the upcoming sunrise breakfast 7 AM this Friday February 19th at the Island Skillet. Our guest speaker will be the Executive Director
Turning 65? Welcome to Medicare
Thursday, February 18, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Turning 65 means that you are now eligible for health coverage through Medicare - the government funded insurance program available to people age 65 and older and to persons who have been on Social Security disability for at least 2
Rock Island Pitches Fiber Optics to Eastsound Business Core
-- by Margie Doyle -- Dan Burke, Rock Island Communication's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, announced to Eastsound Property owners a plan earlier this month, "to bring fiber optic Internet to downtown Eastsound...to get better connectivity to your buildings and to your tenants." In the email announcement, Burke wrote
Guest Column: Primaries and Caucuses in 2016
-- from F. Milene Henley, Auditor, San Juan County -- - The first in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. San Juan County Auditor, F. Milene Henley
Kindlings WinterFest 2016: The Legacy of C.S Lewis
Friday, March 4 - Sunday, March 6, Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- This March, Kindlings WinterFest will present lecturer Reverend Earl Palmer on the topic, “The Legacy of C.S. Lewis: A friend for your spiritual, intellectual and creative journey.” “WinterFest is a lecture series designed to explore ideas
County Fair Wants You On Stage
-- from Ashley King -- Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, the San Juan County Fair is now accepting applications from local artists and performers for the 2016 Fair! The Fair is proud to feature all types of performances...from acappella groups to dance troupes--do you have a hidden talent you'd
Hearts and Hands Receives United Way Grant
-- from Didier Gincig, Coordinator, Hearts and Hands -- As the coordinator of Hearts and Hands, I was thrilled when our grant application with United Way of San Juan County was approved. Our ability to coordinate volunteers with seniors and individuals with disabilities is possible due to community donations and grants
Next Council Meeting February 22
-- from Ingrid R. Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Feb 22, 2016 - Monday SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL MONDAY MEETING Feb 22, 2016 - Monday - 9:00 AM Location: Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA Description: The Council will be holding a continued public hearing on the
MaurineTalksBooks: Black Lives Matter
-- from Maurine Barnett, MaurineTalksBooks.com -- Growing up in a small, WASPy town, I had no idea of what slavery was, and what black lives were like until I read Uncle Tom’s Cabin in sixth grade. It had a profound impact on me, and I began to support the civil rights movement
Ferry Alert: Samish Down, Downsizing Till Further Notice
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Monday, February 15, 2016 Ana/SJs – Prepare for Downsizing Starting Monday, 2/15 Due to necessary repairs, the Samish is out of service until further notice. The Kitsap will replace the Samish beginning Monday, Feb. 15, downsizing the route from a 144-car vessel to a
Sports Report: Viking Men Defeat Concrete, Face LaConner
-- by Ed Sutton -- Saturday, the Orcas Island Men's basketball team traveled to Sedro Wooley, following the Lady Vikings who had played the previous day in the first round of the 2016 State playoffs. The men's team faced Concrete in a "loser-out" contest. Coach Cory Wiscomb had his team
What Do You Want to Know? ORS Publishes a “FAQ”
-- from Pete Moe -- Three years ago, on Tuesday February 9, 2013 a massive fire consumed The Exchange. In memory of that event, the Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) board has decided to update the community on the progress of the rebuild. “We have been collecting questions from the community for
DVSAS to Offer “Restorative Parenting” Group
Monday nights, 6-8 p.m., February 22-April 4, Call for Sign-up -- from Eve Batchelder, DVSAS -- Winter can be a challenging time to be on the island, especially the post-holiday “blah”—when darkness, cold, and low energy can create rising tensions or disconnect in any relationship, including within our families, between partners and
