Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Larsen Recognizes Community’s Hard Work As San Juan Monument Turns Two
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today recognized the two-year anniversary of the San Juan Islands National Monument designation by applauding the hard work of the community and the partnerships that made the monument a reality, as well as noting the importance of conserving lands and waters.
March Turtleback March a Great Experience
-- from Tanja Williamson -- [metaslider id=35384] It was sunshine and smiles last Saturday, March 21st, during the Land Bank’s “March Turtleback March” on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve! Over 90 people, from ages five to sixty five, met at the park’s south trailhead and climbed aboard the Camp Orkila bus
FH Altercation Results in Stabbing, Arrest
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On March 23, 2015 at approximately 6:05 pm a 911 call was placed to the Sheriff’s Office to report an assault. Two Friday Harbor men got into an altercation and one was stabbed with a knife. The victim was airlifted to Harbor View Medical
Calling All Metal Workers
For Orcas Center Art Show -- from Andrea Hendrick -- You are invited to show your art - anything made of metal or a combination of metal and ? - in the Orcas Center Lobby throughout the month of April. Works suitable to be hung on, or placed next to
Hunt Easter Eggs at Deer Harbor
-- from the Deer Harbor Women's Auxiliary -- The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary and the Deer Harbor Inn are hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5. It starts at 1 p.m. Kids up to 12 years old should arrive on time so you don’t miss the fun
Open Letter to Rick Hughes Re: Orcas Road Project
-- from Susan Fleischer and John Fleischer -- Re: Orcas Road Project (Nordstrom Lane to McNallie Lane) Dear Rick, This is in regard to the San Juan County Orcas Road proposed realignment that runs along Carol Clark’s property from Swan Road to McNallie Lane. Walt and Carol Clark (Susan's parents)
Chelsea Leaves the School Garden for Adventure and Education
Colleen Stewart steps into her boots -- by Madie Murray -- Chelsea says "bye" and Colleen gets to work! We are saddened by Chelsea Cates leaving us, but so excited about the future she is planning for herself. She will soon be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with
Letter to the Editor: The Richards Have Made Orcas a Better Place
-- by Lesley Liddle -- Two very dear members of our Orcas community will be leaving us. Lynn and Glenna Richards have decided it is time, and have made the difficult decision to move to an assisted living residence located in Woodinville. On the bright side they will be closer
Business Spotlight: The Art of Training
Stephen Forsythe and his partner Sukima Hampton work with the barbells in his studio, The Art of Training. -- by Margie Doyle -- Stephen Forsythe has the physique of a dedicated athlete so it may come as a surprise to know that his past occupation was as a
April is Volun-tourism Month in the San Juans
Earth Day, Great Island Beach Clean-ups and BioBlitz offer opportunities to learn and give back as the islands get ready for summer -- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- During the 2014 San Juan Islands Great Island Clean-Up, more than 250 people collected about 6250 pounds of
Poetry Month Begins with Premiere Reading Honoring Lilly Ledbetter
Wednesday, April 1, 6 pm at Darvill’s Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson for Artsmith -- Carolyne Wright will celebrate the beginning of April as Poetry Month at Darvill's Bookstore The highly acclaimed poet Carolyne Wright will kickoff April Poetry month with the premiere reading from her anthology
Ferry Alert: Operational Constraints Make Ferry Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 8:30 a.m. sailing from Anacortes to Friday Harbor was delayed approximately 30 minutes due to operational constraints. This will affect he 9:55 a.m. sailing from Friday Harbor to Sidney, the 12:05 p.m. sailing from Sidney to Friday Harbor and Anacortes, and the 1:55
Bid Farewell to Glenna and Lynn Richards
-- from Sue Lamb -- Let’s have a party to honor Lynn and Glenna Richards! Come to Orcas Senior Center next Tuesday, March 24th from 4 to 6 p.m. Please bring finger food -- hors d’oeuvres or dessert. Say thank you for all the wonderful activities they have contributed to
Local Reservist Gets Called Up
-- from SGT Blake Salem Baida -- I, U.S. Army Reserve SGT Blake Salem Baida, have received notification of an immediate mobilization to serve as a Legal NCO. I will be leaving my wife Tonya and our two boys Tanner (14), Trevor (11) on Orcas while serving our country. I
Crossroads Lecture: The Impulse Society
Sunday, March 29, 4 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Jodi Linnes -- Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Presents: “The Impulse Society: America in the Age of Instant Gratification” with journalist and author Paul Roberts. Orcas Crossroads Spring Lecture for 2015 is Sunday March 29th, 4:00 pm at the Orcas Center. The
The Orcas Lions and Easter Bunny Join Forces
Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Camp Orkila -- from the Orcas Lions -- The Orcas Island Lions and the Lions Easter Bunny will be sponsoring the annual Orcas Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th at 10AM at Camp Orkila’s Orchard, North Camp. Hundreds of colored, filled eggs will
