Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Deer Harbor Community Meeting Wednesday
A Public Meeting of the Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee will take place at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 The agenda calls for: 1. Chair: Call to order, Quorum, Minutes of last meeting 2. Members of public
Senate Democrats: Oil Train Bill Lacks Key Safety Provisions
-- from Aaron Wasser, Communications Director -- Following the passage of a bill that falls short on addressing needs related to oil train safety, Sens. Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County, Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, and John McCoy, D-Tulalip, released the following statements: Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County: “Legislators are elected to
David Rovics Comes to Orcas
Saturday March 14, 7 pm at Heartwood House Songs of Struggle, Triumph, Humanity, Hope sung with Heart & Humor with local favorites Sharon Abreu & Mike Hurwicz Saturday, March 14th at 7 p.m. at the Heartwood House, 70 Langell Lane, Eastsound. Suggested donation of $15 - $25. No one turned
White Horse Celebrates St. Patrick in Shamrock Style!
Four full days of entertainment ! The White Horse Pub The White Horse Celtic-style pub on the East Sound waterfront is ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day -- and more -- with all comers. Starting on Saturday, March14, the Celtic Band "Fire Inside" from Anacortes will entertain pub
Marine Science Lecture: Shorebirds, Predators, and the Role of Fear
Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Jean Lyle, The SeaDoc Society -- Dr. Rob Butler, president of the Pacific WildLife Foundation, will speak on shorebirds at the next Marine Science Lecture. Butler, an internationally renowned ornithologist, is recognized for his distinguished work at the Canadian
Free Dinner Tomorrow at OCS
Tuesday, March 10, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Anna Vast -- Take a break from cooking and doing dishes and join your friends and neighbors for the last Community Dinner of this school year at Orcas Christian School on Tuesday, March 10, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This
Letter to Editor: Broadband Has Taken Over OPALCO
-- from Steve Hudson -- OPALCO's recent "guest opinion" and bill insert "understanding the rate increase" are specious. Building for broadband Internet service is not like "bringing electricity to the islands in 1937". Being a member and paying for it then was a choice each person could make on their
Writers Roundtable Considers the Kitchen
Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Public Library The next Writers Roundtable will consider "The Kitchen: Writing From Our Lives And Imaginations," facilitated by JoEllen Moldoff. "The kitchen, and what happens (or happened) in it, is a rich resource for writing in a variety of genres,
Once Upon the Possible Released
-- from Milly Vetterlein -- Once Upon the Possible is Milly Vetterlein’s second collection of short stories, now available on Amazon.com, and as a Kindle ebook. Each story identifies historic events that continue to shadow the present day characters. Included are: the Irish potato famine of 1845, the deportation of lepers
Boating Safety Class Upcoming
Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Tom Tillman -- The San Juan County Sheriff's Department Marine Division and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering an opportunity to attend a free boating safety education class. The class will be held on
U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen to Speak to Council
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen from District #2 is scheduled to speak before the County Council on Tuesday, March 10 during the regular council session. Larsen will present a Legislative Update at 1 p.m. at the County Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor, across the street from
Miracle Worker Promises to Stun
Thursday – Saturday, March 12 - 14, Thursday – Saturday, March 19 – 21 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Orcas Center has brought to the island: theater from London, opera from New York, dance from Russia and now from the Island itself, the classic American
Now is the Time to Plan for Summer Tomatoes
Monday, March 16, 1 - 2 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Gwen Stamm -- Join Orcas Master Gardeners for a presentation by Danah Feldman on March 16, 2015 from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station meeting room. Danah will share her secrets for growing AND ripening
Letter to Editor: Thanks to All
-- from Marie Troxel -- Ting Zimmerman and family wishes to thank everyone who came to honor Tom Zimmerman at the American Legion February, 28th, 2015. Special thanks to James Scheib and his wife Jessica for coordinating the memorial. We also wish to extend our gratitude to the Marine Corp
Pocock Rowing Shells: An Enduring Legacy
Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Mark Smaalders -- Steve Chapin, Northwest Maritime Center photo The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands and Orcas Island Rowing are hosting an evening with Steve Chapin, a Port Townsend boatbuilder who has inherited the
Book Reviews: Horse Stories to Inspire
— by Maurine Barnett, from MaurineTalksBooks.com — This month, reviewer Maurine Barnett presents her choices for books about horses. She says in her introduction: "I missed the phase of life known as pre-teen-girl-becomes-horse-crazy. Well, I am finally and happily blooming into that phase at almost 70, after moving to a
