Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
Medical Evacuation: Re-Defined and Clarified
(Reprinted upon request from November 1, 2013) – by Lin McNulty – UPDATED: November 1, 1 p.m. Since the October 14 Orcas Issues piece on medical evacuation services available on Orcas, things have changed a wee bit. Airlift Northwest (ALNW) has pulled out of the Association of Air Medical Membership
If It’s Spring, It Must Be the Shakespeare Fest
-- by Margie Doyle -- "The Plays of William Shakespeare" by Sir John Gilbert, 1849 Orcas Island's signature shoulder-season event, the third annual Shakespeare Festival, comes to us next week. The four-day event, sponsored by the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, features costumed performers, an Eastsound Parade, special
OCS Honor Student List
-- from Sandi Harris -- Several OCS students in grades 9-12 reached great academic success at the end of Semester 1. The high school of 33 students at OCS is made up of 12 Freshmen, 9 Sophomores, 9 Juniors and 3 Seniors this year. We would like to congratulate those
Guest Opinion: Need for Both Helicopter and Fixed Wing Evacuation
-- from Chris Martin Executive Director, Airlift Northwest Jim Cole Chief, San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac Michael Sullivan, M.D. Medical Program Director, San Juan County EMS and Trauma Council Nancy Steiger PeaceHealth NW Network CEO & Chief Mission Officer -- Helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft? Island Air Ambulance or Airlift
Emotionally Intelligent Child Presentation Upcoming
Sunday, March 16, 7-9 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Ed Wilson -- On Sunday, March 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Center Stage at Orcas Center, two internationally known psychologists and Orcas Island residents Drs. John and Julie Gottman will draw upon 30 years of research with parents
Remembering Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: It Could Happen Here
Orcas Events: Saturday March 15, Episcopal Parish Hall at 12:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 23, Senior Center at 3 p.m. -- from Janet Alderton -- March 24, 2014 is the 25th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Many parts of Prince William Sound, where the spill occurred, have yet
Ferry Delays, Replacements, Revisions, etc.
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On Thursday, March 13, the 87-car Evergreen State will replace the 124-car Chelan for approximately four days while the Chelan replaces another vessel in the fleet that requires mandatory dry-docking. The 34-car Hiyu will operate as the interisland vessel during this time. There is
Volunteer Grant Evaluators Sought for Outdoor Facilities
-- from Susan Zemek for The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office -- The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is looking for volunteers to evaluate grant applications and help decide where the next parks, trails and boat launches will go in the state, as well as help prioritize
Eastsound Planning Considers Solutions to Madrona Point Closure
-- by Margie Doyle -- (Correction, March 14: the San Juan County Land Bank was NOT involved in the maintenance and use agreement for Madrona Point, as had been previously stated. The following article has been modified without that statement. We aplogize for the mis-statement.) Madrona Point remains closed
Calling All Artists: Arts Council Website Up
-- from Emily Reed -- Artists and art lovers of San Juan County: The San Juan County Arts Council website is up and ready and all we need is you! If you're an artist in any discipline, e.g. music, visual arts, performance or literary arts, if you have an art
Guest Editorial: Kinder Morgan Pipeline Project Threatens Our Waters
A new threat to Salish Sea health -- by Michael Riordan -- Hardly two years after we learned about the proposed Gateway Pacific coal terminal at Cherry Point, the San Juan Islands are facing yet another threat of vastly increased fossil-fuel transport through our waters. And this one could ultimately
Crossroads Lecture: Othello in 21st Century
Friday, March 21, 2014, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Sue Kimball -- Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host George Washington University English Professor, Ayanna Thompson Ph.D., who will present – Othello in the 21st Century: To Perform or Not To Perform? – Friday, March 21, 2014, 7:30 pm at
Chief O’Brien Reports to the Community
Anda Remembered, Incident Reports and Notable Alarms, Levy information, Ayers hired, and Goals -- from Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue mourns the passing of OIFR Captain Rick Anda. Rick began his outstanding
Swap Meet Saturday!
-- from Susan Malins -- Swap your heart away this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall It's a happening! A re-use celebration! Big spring Swap meet coming up on Saturday, March 15, from noon to 4. The Odd fellows Hall will be full
The Birders Are Out: Come to San Juan!
-- from Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon -- Join San Juan Islands Audubon on Saturday, March 15th for a field trip on SJ Island. New birders are welcome. Spring is here, the hummingbirds are back and it’s time to get out to enjoy the birds and see old
Letter to the Editor: Orcas is Great for Kids and Families
Cupid was busy on Valentine's Day! I wanted to express gratitude to our Orcas Island community for all the great things our residents do for kids and their families. It has been even more fun than I remember growing up here. "Cupid" sent out valentines to all the
