Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Clear Sailing on Opening Day
-- from Michele Wiley for Sail Orcas -- Salute to the Seas at Orcas Island Yacht Club's Opening Day festivities This year's theme for Opening Day [on May 4] was "Sea Life", so whether you chose sea birds, fish, mammals, crustaceans--even an aptly named football team, fun was
Sheriff’s Report: May 1 – 4, 2015
-- from Sheriff Krebs -- May 1, 2015 15-002101 Trespassing 10:20:26 05/01/15: A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a suspicious person walking in the area of Bayshore Road. The subject was contacted and identified. Subject expained he was looking for lost property. Deputy warned him to stay off of private property. 15-002105 Trespassing
Moran State Park Free this Sunday
-- from the Friends of Moran State Park -- Friends of Moran State Park wishes to announce that Sunday, May 10 is a Washington State Parks free day. The Discover Pass will not be required to visit state parks. So, pack a picnic and take Mom out to the park
EPRC Concerns Heat Up
Thursday, May 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- by Margie Doyle, updated May 6 at 9 a.m. -- The Eastsound Planning Review Committee meets with two new members this Thursday, May 7: Bob Maynard and Martha Fuller. They will join standing EPRC members Greg
Let’s Keep Our Bees!
Saturday, May 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Farming and Gardening with Native Pollinators will be the subject of a free presentation by Eric Lee-Mader at the Episcopal Church. Eric will be discussing habitat restoration for bees, farming and gardening practices, economics of insect pollination and more. Please
Peace, Liberty and Justice: Unitarian Universalists’ Service
Sunday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. in Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain, Program Committee -- The Goal of World Community with Peace, Liberty, and Justice for All (the 6th UU Principle) Chalice Circle will be led by Susan McBain. There will be coffee
Nine-year-old Islander Addresses Human Trafficking
Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m., Sunset Avenue -- from Edee Kulper -- Ten years ago I heard a man speak. It has stuck with me ever since. His name is Gary Haugen and I'll paraphrase what he said, or at least how I remember it. "I was a US Department
Orcas Island Rowing Pulling a 24 Hour Row This Weekend
-- by Martin Taylor -- Kahana working HARD with encouragement from Ray in the 2014 24 hour row Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) junior rowers are holding their annual "24 hour row" at Island Market grocery store this weekend. The crew team will be outside the Island Market continuously
It’s a Christening!
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Anacortes Ferry Terminal -- from Broch Bender -- Attend a free tour of the M/V Samish, the second of three new Olympic Class Washington State Ferries. Stop by anytime throughout the day. Entertainment, refreshments, activities for kids. When: 10 a.m. until
School District News: Supt. Webb Signs Three-Year Contract
Also financial news reported at April 28 meeting -- by Margie Doyle -- At the April 28 regular Orcas Island School District Board meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract with Superintendent Eric Webb. The contract, effective July 1, 2015 calls for an estimated cost per year
Bored? Join a Board
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should
New Book: Single Payer is Health Care Solution
-- from Emily Reed -- John Geyman, Author John Geyman, M.D., Friday Harbor, has published a new book: How Obamacare is Unsustainable: Why We Need a Single-Payer Solution for All Americans. He was a physician at the Inter Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor from 1990-97 and was
This Just In!
-- by Lin McNulty -- This might not be the best rainbow photo ever, but it was definitely the best, brightest, and longest-lasting double rainbow ever. May 4 2015, 7:45-ish pm until ?? It's already been shining out there for over half an hour. Photo: Lin McNulty
Not the Way to Get on the Ferry
-- from Skagit Valley Herald -- A 28-year-old Pierce County woman is in custody early after police said she led officers on a 14-mile vehicle pursuit Thursday night through city streets and even onto a Washington State ferry docked for refueling. Anacortes police responded about 11 p.m. Thursday to a
San Juan County Welcomes New Public Works Director
-- from San Juan County Comunications -- San Juan County is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Vincent as its new Public Works Director. Mr. Vincent brings to San Juan County a vast wealth of public works knowledge and experience gained from having worked in local government over the
Saturday Bird Fest Soars!
-- by Mariah Miller -- [metaslider id=36452] Glorious weather arrived just in time for the 2nd annual Orcas Island Bird Fest this past weekend. Many of the happenings were outdoors, and blue skies and warm temperatures provided the perfect backdrop for Saturday’s events. A colorful display at the first Farmer’s
