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“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
OISD Wins Nearly Half a Million in Energy Grant Dollars
Award will stretch bond funding The State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has approved a $450,000 energy grant requested by the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Superintendent Barbara Kline announced on Friday, March 28. The grant was prepared in conjunction with the staff at University Mechanical who
“What Defines Art?” 2014 Film Series
-- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Art has probably been defined and studied as long as human beings have been drawn to its creation. Many local residents are touched by countless forms of art, as creators, patrons or both. Providing the opportunity to explore this eternal topic by highlighting some unusual
Letter to Editor: Voice of Firefighter/EMT Association
-- from Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association -- We are proud to be part of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue team. We represent the Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association, and the 64 community members who serve as EMTs and Firefighters. As volunteers, we rely on our professional staff to
UW Undergrads Job-Shadow at Orcas Medical Facilities
-- from Ed Wilson -- UW students Jennifer Wong (left), Sylvia Stellmacher and Casey Guilland. Three undergrad students from the University of Washington spent their spring break shadowing medical professionals on Orcas Island this past week. The students, who all plan careers in healthcare fields, were part of
U.S. Senators: How to Help Oso and Darrington
We're sure you've been following the news from Oso and Darrington too, and as we were back there Friday, we just wanted to update you. The horrific mudslide last Saturday is impossible to describe. Last weekend we saw some of the worst devastation we'd ever seen in Washington -- but
Letter to the Editor: Choice for Fire Levy is Simple
-- Bill Wulff -- With regard to the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services LEVY, for me it's SIMPLE! When I need help I want the response to be with "NO HOLDS BARRED." Please join me in supporting Proposition One."
Deer Harbor Bridge Meeting on Tuesday
-- from Charles Binford -- The San Juan County Public Works Department, in conjunction with the Deer Harbor Community Center and The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, is presenting a new BRIDGE STATUS UPDATE & QUESTION/ANSWER MEETING at 1 p.m. Tuesday April 1 in The Deer Harbor Community Center. Colin
Junior Rowing Club Rows for 24 Hours
-- by Cara Russell -- Have you seen a group of teenagers camping out side of Island Market lately? The Orcas Island Rowing Club (OIR) junior team set up camp from noon to noon on Friday, March 28th and 29th, for their annual Spring 24 hour erg relay outside Island
Live in HD: Puccini’s La Bohème
Sunday, April 6, 1 pm, Orcas Center An exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli's breathtaking production of La Bohème, the most-performed opera in Met history. Italian star tenor Vittorio Grigolo makes his Live in HD debut as the passionate poet Rodolfo, and Romanian soprano Anita Hartig makes her highly
High School Strings Previews Contest Music
-- from Kristen Wilson -- High School Strings play at Emmanuel Episcopal Church The Orcas High School Strings played at the noon gathering of The Music Performance Group on Tuesday, March 25, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. They previewed three selections that they have been preparing for a
Car Wreck Takes Out Some CenturyLink Service on San Juan
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- On Thursday, March 27, 2014 about 11:10 p.m. a single vehicle rollover crash occurred on Cattle Point Rd at Golf Course Rd. on San Juan Island. A 2008 Saturn Vue SUV was traveling south on Cattle Point Rd at a high rate of speed
Sullivan Resigns from School Board, Applications Open
-- from Cathy Ferran -- During their regular meeting last night, the School Board officially accepted Jim Sullivan's resignation from the Orcas Island School Board. Tony Ghazel expressed thanks on the board's behalf for Jim's service. The board wishes Jim well. The board also decided to open up the position
CenturyLink is Working to Restore SJI Communications
-- from Jan Kampbell -- A CenturyLink Remote Terminal located near the intersection of Cattle Point Road and Golf Course Road was struck by a vehicle, Thursday, March 27, 2014, at 11:09 p.m. impacting telephone, Internet and 911 services to approximately 200 customers. In case of an emergency, customers can
First Zip-Line Opportunity of the Season
Sunday, April 13, 1-2:30 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- Camp Orkila's zipline is open to the public! on May 19 and June Reservations required! YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We
Private Donors Pay for Levy Campaign
-- from Art Lange -- I would like to clarify that all expenses for the campaign for a “YES” vote on the Orcas Fire and Rescue levy renewal that will be on the April ballot are paid for by private donations and are managed by a committee of citizens supporting
Letter to Editor: Saving Lives, Property…and Taxpayer Dollars
-- from Norm Stamper -- Recently, I was privileged to work with fellow residents in a comprehensive study of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue: its history, current practices, and future challenges. This effort, led by Art Lange, was thorough, objective, systematic. We found thoughtful, conscientious oversight by OIFR commissioners, and
