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“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Doe Bay Internet Gains National Attention
-- from ArsTechnica.com -- When you live somewhere with slow and unreliable Internet access, it usually seems like there’s nothing to do but complain. And that's exactly what residents of Orcas Island, one of the San Juan Islands in Washington state, were doing in late 2013. Faced with CenturyLink service
A Week of Viking Pride
-- from Justin Paulsen for the Orcas Boosters Club -- Tuesday Nov. 3 -- Not just Voting Day, but also "Viking Soccer Tuesday!" Show the Viking Men's Soccer team your support ahead of their match Wednesday against FH. Wear all your Viking gear and anything soccer this Tuesday! Wednesday Nov.
Guest Opinion: What Are the Plans for Electric Cyberattack?
-- by Ed Sutton -- This past Sunday morning on CBS News "Sunday Morning," retired national news commentator Ted Koppel discussed the vulnerability of the national electric grid to cyberattack. In his just published book, "Lights Out," he spoke to the consequences of our government and large electric generating companies
“C’est la vie et aux revoir” : a One-time, Last Showing of Martin Taylor’s Photography
-- by Martin Taylor -- A show of large dramatic prints by Orcas Island art photographer Martin Taylor will be presented in the Orcas Center Lobby during November. The title of the show is : "C’est la vie et aux revoir”. The show opens with a reception Friday November 6th
OMF Medical Needs Assessment Results Available
-- by the Orcas Medical Foundation -- In the spring of 2015, the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) sponsored a survey of Orcas Islanders’ views of their medical needs. The survey asked detailed questions about respondents’ medical experiences and health care needs, as well as questions intended to help the Orcas
Letter to Editor: We Love OIFR, Therefore Support Heinmiller
-- from Kiki and Ben Luna -- We love Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. The department has become a cornerstone of our connection to the island and our service to the community. We have met amazing individuals, and we have worked in life-changing situations. (Ben is a volunteer fire fighter and
Where Wild Meets Wilder – Films to Change Your World
Saturday, November 14, 5:00 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Fall brings films to the islands and this event is no exception. Head to Orcas Center on November 14 and treat yourself and your family to an evening of short documentary films that are sure to thrill, inspire
Sheriff’s Report: October 21 – 27, 2015
October 21, 2015 15-006263 Found Property 08:43:41 10/21/15 October 21, a Lopez Island woman reported a bicycle abandoned in a roadside ditch on Lopez Island. A deputy picked up the bicycle, and it was taken to thestation for safekeeping. The owner is unknown. 15-006264 Theft 09:02:53 10/21/15 29420 On 10/21/15
Ready, Aim — Bingo! American Legion Turkey Shoot
-- from Judi Resch for the American Legion -- Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 will hold their annual Turkey Shoot (BINGO for turkeys) on Sunday, November 8, at 11 a.m. at their post home, located at 793 Crescent Beach Drive. Many years ago they actually shot turkeys; thus,
Letter to Editor: Still Time to Vote for Heinmiller
-- from Kari Schuh -- I’ve already voted for Wes Heinmiller for Orcas Island Fire Commissioner and I’m encouraging you to do just the same. In fact, our whole family has voted, signed, sealed, and delivered the ballots to the elections office several days ago. Just in case there are
Guest Opinion: Do WSF Reservations Constitute a Contract?
-- from Steve Henigson -- The notice, posted by Washington State Ferries (WSF) this past Friday, that one of our ferries was out of service and that sailings had been cancelled, set me to thinking about the law of contracts. It used to be that, for every sailing, you took
Keizur and Christofferson at Random Howse
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Random Howse Heather Keizur (vocalist) and Steve Christofferson (piano/melodica/vocals) from Portland, Oregon to debut at Random Howse for one show on Sunday, Nov. 8th at 6:30 pm. Heather Keizur who sings in both French and English stands out from the crowd in a
Young at Heart Elders Perform in “Seniors Have Talent”
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center -- by Cara Russell -- Creative and expressive people are drawn to Orcas Island; and part of our lively culture is the desire of those people to perform for local audiences. We islanders pack the theaters to see local
Ferry Alert: All San Juans Route Service Resumed
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Update --- Saturday, Oct. 31 at 9:30 a.m. All vessels on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route are back in service. Friday, October 30, 2015 05:05 PM The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to necessary vessel repairs. This will cancel
Guest Column: Dias de los Muertos and Hallowtide Events
-- from Fr. Berto Gándara -- "The Book of Life" will be shown at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Nov. 2, following the Prayer Service at 6 p.m. Join us at Emmanuel Episcopal Church to celebrate All-Hallowtide, a three day celebration of all Saints and All Souls: •
North Beach Road Closed for Trick-or-Treating
-- by Lin McNulty -- North Beach Road, between Main and A Street will be closed for Halloween trick-or-treating between 3 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31 The idea was first submitted to the County Council on Monday by Orcas Chamber's Lance Evans. The County Council was able to push
