Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Ranker Bill Will Provide Critical Information to Emergency Personnel
-- from Aaron Wasser -- During the nearly two-week telecommunications outage in San Juan County in November of 2013, two horrible situations occurred because first responders could not respond to the most vulnerable in their time of need. With no 911 service available and the life alert systems not working,
PeaceHealth Fireside Chat Focus: Alcohol and Drug Poisoning Treatment in the ER
Wednesday, March 18, 4 - 5 p.m., PeaceIsland Medical Center -- from Amy Cloud -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC), at 1117 Spring St. in Friday Harbor, is hosting a series of free, public community education “Fireside Chats” as part of its “Healthy You” program. The next Fireside Chat
Orcas Park and Rec – Spring Activities
-- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Our Spring Activity Schedule is out with sports, activities, and events serving young and old. Find it on our website today at www.oiprd.org. Running Club continues and Advanced Running starts this week for youth and teen runners interested in long-distance training. Baseball and Softball begin
Local Student Participating in Museum of Flight’s Aerospace Scholars Program
-- from Museum of Flight -- Washington Aerospace Scholars Program provides opportunities for high school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. Holden Griskey Watson Now in its ninth year, the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program is pleased to announce that the following student(s) from the Orcas
OSC Reaches Matching Goal
-- from the Olga Strawberry Council Board-- The most destroyed portion of the building, the café, from tragedy to terrific! We said a donation of any size would put us over the top, and it did! Amounts from $20 to $9,000 coming from as close as Olga to
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
