Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Larsen Bill Addresses Cosigner Default on Student Loans
Larsen Bill Would Protect Student Borrowers From Harmful “Auto-Defaults” -- from Ingrid Stegemoeller for U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen -- Students with private education loans would be protected from “auto-defaults” when a loan cosigner, often a parent or grandparent, dies or files for bankruptcy if Congress passes a bill introduced today
Guest Opinion: Fire Commissioners and Confidentiality
The following message was delivered by Pierrette Guimond to Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners on May 21: I would like to address some concerns that I have about some actions of the Board of Commissioners. Since 2012 this Board has gone into executive sessions 54 times in the course of
Dinosaur Bones Found on Sucia Island
-- from Associated Press and King5news.com -- Dinosaur bones found on Sucia Island, displayed at Burke Museum Scientists have uncovered Washington's first dinosaur fossil, in a state park on the San Juan Islands. Paleontologists announced the find on May 20, at Seattle's Burke Museum. According to scientists, the
Obamacare in WA State: Communication Complications Trump the Law
-- by Eric Scigliano for Crosscut.com -- Preparing for a colonoscopy is half the battle -- at least if you don't have issues with your insurance company. Credit: Ed/Flickr When politicians, pundits and other know-it-alls tussle over whether to renovate, repeal or preserve Obamacare, they talk about Medicare
Clase Educación Financiera en Español
Financial Planning Class in Spanish (Announcement in Spanish and English follows) EDC, El Centro de Recursos para la Familia de SJI Oferta un Clase Educación Financiera en Español El Consejo de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de San Juan, en colaboración con el Centro de Recursos para la Familia de San
“Freedom is Not Free” Exhibit
Memorial Day Weekend, May 23, 24 and 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall -- from Diane Baxter -- Legion exhibit honors military veterans Everyone is invited to attend the Memorial Weekend "Freedom is Not Free" exhibit showcasing many photos and mementos shared by
K-4 Students Present “The Music Class” Concert
-- from Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group (MAG) -- Won't you come hear us sing? on Thursday, May 28 at the School Gym More than 150 Orcas music students will take us back to our early music studies when they present “The Music Class” on Thursday, May
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Rates and Transparency in Question
-- by Alex MacLeod -- OPALCO’s board is holding a special meeting next Thursday (May 28) at its Eastsound headquarters. It begins at 9 a.m. There is a small note on OPALCO’s web site’s home page, but it neither says whether the meeting is open to the membership or, more
Orcas Park and Rec Speaks to 2015 Election Filing
-- from Marcia West, Director, for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District -- Many have asked “where are the Park and Rec Commissioners in filing for the 2015 November election?” The answer is they are carefully guarding the limited District fees and trying hard to stretch our reduced budget to
Community Foundation Grants Annual Awards
-- from the program for the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF)-- The Orcas Island Community Foundation, with its Partners in Philanthropy, gave out the following awards at its annual Grant Awards Celebration on Monday, May 18: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS): $30,000 for prevention education program and operations.
Star at Center Stage Open Mic!
Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass for Orcas Center -- The stage is yours! Come to Open Mic on Saturday, May 23 Lights, Action … on you and/or yours! Come to the inaugural Center Stage Open Mic! An evening of local
After 25 Years, Pets Still on Parade
Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. for judging at the School; 11 a.m. Parade to the Village Green -- from Vala Ross -- The 25th Annual Pet Parade will be taking over the streets of Eastsound on Saturday, May 23. Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is at it again, preparing
Mikaela Hansen Offers Concert “Honoring Our Mentors”
Saturday, May 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Grange Mikaela Hansen, playing earlier this year at Random Howse Mikaela Hansen, Orcas High School Senior, will offer a benefit concert on May 23 for Orcas Schools' education programs. The concert, from 5 to 7 p.m., at
Memorial Weekend Ferry Outlook
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Some additional ferry runs Anacortes/San Juan Islands - Memorial Day Weekend 2015 Customers are advised to plan for heavy traffic during the Memorial Day weekend. On Thursday, May 21, and Saturday, May 23, WSF will provide an extra sailing from Anacortes to Friday Harbor
Special OPALCO Board Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, May 28, 9:00 a.m., OPALCO Eastsound Office -- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at the Eastsound OPALCO office Thursday, May 28 beginning at 9 a.m. Members are welcome to attend.
See “Man and Superman” Tonight!
Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 pm at the Orcas Center "Man and Superman" by George Bernard Shaw streams live at Orcas Center on Thursday, May 21 Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List and Harry Potter) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of George
