Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Sourdough Savvy at the Co-op
-- from Regina Zwilling -- Join Katie and Regina Zwilling on Sunday, November 15th, 2-5 pm in the Co-op Commons for a Sourdough workshop. We will demonstrate hands-on every step of the process how to make delectable bread, perfect pancakes, tender waffles, crunchy crackers and moist banana bread (Yay! Banana
Guest Column: Drowsy Driving Causes Accidents
--from Chief John R. Batiste, Washington State Patrol -- Our troopers see it and hear it all the time. A driver telling a trooper after a collision, “I don’t know what happened, I must have fallen asleep.” These types of collisions are more common than one might think and just
Election Results Are In
-- by Margie Doyle -- As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Election results indicated that Wes Heinmiller had won the Orcas Fire District race, by a vote count of 875 to challenger Julie Remington's 682 votes. In the Orcas Park and Rec race, Deborah Jones was elected to the
Sailors Race Round the County
November 7 and 8 -- from the Orcas Island Yacht Club -- The Parthian, by Chris White Friday night is the Crazy party at the Orcas Island Yacht Club (OIYC) at Westsound Friday Night Rendezvous at the OIYC Saturday night party in Roche Harbor on San Juan Island
Student Art Show this Saturday
Art students, from left, Pearl Mae Mudd, Aristotle Wolfe Luna and Emily Reinhart Three students of Jo Anderson will give an art exhibition this Saturday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 450 North Beach Road, across the street from the Healing Arts Building. Jo Anderson teaches
Funhouse Needs Volunteers to Put In Playground
Shifts available from 8 am. to 4 p.m. Call to Volunteer! -- from the Funhouse Commons -- Orcas Fire and 6 other volunteers helped off load the 3000 pounds of playground equipment delivered to the Funhouse Commons last week. The Funhouse Commons is happy to announce the installation
Guest Column: How OPALCO’s Rate Design Works
-- by Tom Owens -- Every utility, including OPALCO, makes decisions on its rate design. These decisions are made for some very good reasons. However, they can impact individual customers quite differently. This article is a short review comparing the rates designs of OPALCO and Puget Sound Energy (PSE), our
Is Your Business Prepared for Disaster?
Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from the County Economic Development Council -- What would happen to your business as a result of a major disaster in the San Juan Islands? Are you, your property and your data prepared? Join the San
Star-Studded Trio to Light Up “Leaves of Gold” Concert
Dec. 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. at Rosario Music Room -- from the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is extremely proud to announce three world renowned musicians will be performing for our annual “Leaves of Gold” Concert in December. The Montrose Trio
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
