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.”
State UTC to Investigate CenturyLink’s San Juan Service Outage
-- from State Senator Kevin Ranker -- The state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) announced today, November 18, that it will open an investigation into the CenturyLink voice and data service outage that affected the San Juan Islands for several days. The UTC's formal recognition of this crisis and the
“Witty and Moving:” The Habit of Art Streams Live
-- from Orcas Center -- Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center: A conversation between Benjamin Britten and WH Auden is described in "The Habit of Art" National Theatre Live’s Encore airing of Alan Bennett’s acclaimed play "The Habit of Art," with Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings and Frances
Grace McCune Plans Holiday and Moulin Rouge Shows
-- from Grace McCune -- After having so much fun last year with the Christmas choirs, I have decided to do some Holiday Concerts this year again for both the “Rock on the Rock Singers” and “Musical Theater Youth Troupe”. This will be a very quick 4-session series to pull
Trio of Local Artists at Nov. 23 Showcase
-- from Orcas Center -- Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center's OffCenter Theater: David Densmore Local Artist Showcase highlights a trio of our very own Island musicians on Saturday, November 23, at 7:30 pm on the OffCenter Stage. You may know David Densmore as a painter
Why We Garden Lecture
Wednesday, November 20, San Juan Island Grange Hall: Author Jim Nollman Program begins at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. potluck! San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its 2013 Fall Lecture Series with a program on "Why We Garden" on Wednesday November 20, 2013 at the Grange
Richard Halvorson: Nov. 9,1936 – Nov. 1, 2013
Richard B. Halvorson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2013, while celebrating an early birthday dinner with friends on Orcas Island. Richard was born on November 9, 1936 in Caldwell ID to Alvin R. Halvorson and Naona Bliss Halvorson. He graduated from Caldwell High School and then completed a
“Little Dead Riding Hood” Accepted into Two Film Festivals!
See "Little Dead Riding Hood" at Bellingham or Lynnwood next Friday -- or watch it on YouTube! Film showing at Lynwwod and Bellingham on Nov. 22, for tickets, go to wssnetwork.org/2013/tickets/ Orcas Zombie Movie Gains Acclaim for
CenturyLink at Lopez Islander Resort on Saturday
-- from Jan Kampbell, CenturyLink -- Saturday, Nov. 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Lopez Islander Resort CenturyLink will be hosting a public forum to update residents on the progress of the underwater fiber restoration on Saturday, November 16 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lopez Islander Resort, 2864 Fisherman Bay Road.
Madden Broke the Record!
Chef Surbaugh preparing his delicious olive oil cake -- by Madie Murray -- The public school cafeteria was packed and literally overflowing with 352 students and adults enjoying a delicious lunch at school on Thursday when Celebrity Chef Madden Surbaugh of New Leaf Cafe at the Outlook Inn helped
Letter to the Editor: How to Keep Your Current Health Insurance
President Obama announced today [Nov. 14] that citizens who had been paying for their own health insurance, and liked their health insurance, but had received termination notices from insurers that require them to get new policies within the next month—policies that turn out to cover less of what we need
Fire & Rescue Plans Medical Transportation Forum
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief -- Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, 5:30 p.m., Station 21 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is committed to safely transporting patients to the most appropriate care facility by the most suitable transportation mode. Fortunately, we have a variety of options that we
Community Voices Concerns to CenturyLink
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- Our communications is all wrapped up into cables such as these. Photo: Margie Doyle CenturyLink Regional President Brian Stading took center stage at a public forum on Thursday, November 14, at the Orcas Senior Center, backed up by a team
Wild & Scenic Film Festival: A Climate of Change
Friday and Saturday November 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Change makers are rethinking how we inhabit our planet, and so can you. 21 completely different short films (1 to 18 min)for each night that appeal to all ages. This year’s films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful
Free Washington Tour is Back
-- from Carol Lewis -- Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Fire Hall Back by popular demand, the Free Washington Tour is coming to you. The Freedom Foundation, an Olympia-based free market think tank, is exposing the special interest stranglehold on your community and tax dollars. Join us
Peace Island Open House this Sunday
— from Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center — Sunday, Nov. 17, noon to 4 p.m. , 1117 Spring Street in Friday Harbor — ferry shuttle service available PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) opened in Friday Harbor on Nov. 17, 2012. One year later,
Healthcare and Religious Institutions in the State
from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans The November 18th Membership Meeting of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, “Controversy and Clarity: Healthcare and Religious Institutions in Washington State,” will be held at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First Street North, Friday Harbor,
