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Fire Department talks to community about after-hour emergencies
Jun 18 2013, 5:03 PM As the sun shone through the window, more than 50 community members sat inside the Eastsound Fire Hall.
Fire chief report
Jun 18 2013, 5:01 PM Year to date responses have increased 21 percent. As of this report, the total call volume is 344 for EMS and fire combined. Last year, the number was 284.
It’s the roaring 20s at Orcas Center
The 27th annual fundraiser is on Saturday, July 20 starting at 5 p.m.  - Contributed photo Jun 18 2013, 4:57 PM Dolled up dames and debonair daddies will mingle at a 1920s inspired speakeasy at Orcas Center’s upcoming gala.
OIFR extinguishes brush fire
Responders working on the brush fire on June 12. - Contributed photo Jun 18 2013, 4:22 PM Orcas Firefighters extinguished a brush fire last week.
Community supports sixth grade science
Jun 18 2013, 3:30 PM Thanks to a private donation, Paula Towne’s sixth grade class was able to take this year’s science curriculum out of the classroom and into the field.
There is a new flock in town
Right: The flamingo flock in Olga.  - Contributed photo Jun 18 2013, 3:05 PM Have you noticed the new flock in town? The flamingo flock has been moving around for a couple of weeks and is part of the Kiwanis ongoing summer fundraising.
‘Orcas CARES Coalition’ forms
Jun 18 2013, 12:31 PM The newly formed Orcas CARES Coalition includes representative from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Orcas Senior Center, Hearts and Hands, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, Orcas Medical Foundation and Lahari.
Alleged knife-wielding teen faces felony
Jun 18 2013, 8:57 AM A 17-year-old San Juan Island boy accused of wielding a knife and attacking a rival in an altercation over a girl is slated to stand trial in late July on four criminal charges, including two felonies.
Congratulations, Orcas Vikings
The students on their big day. - Colleen Smith Armstrong/Staff photo Jun 17 2013, 9:48 AM The seniors were: Ruby Adrian, Solange Aguilar, Macklin Blackadar, Daniel Briggs, Joshua Bronn, Lana Bronn, Freeda Crow, Spencer Crowe, Rylan Date, Juan Pablo Dias-Alvares, Chase Drake, Ridley Folkins, Jessica Gudgell, Winter Hyatt, Ryan Ivans, Bailey Johnson, Mykal Keyes, Ana Ledgerwood, Juliette Mann, Aidan McCormick, Jordan McGee, Di Wang Mowrey, Adelaine Newcombe, Tara O’Neil, Garett Pietsch, Andrew Nile Reed, Annie Ryder, Morgan Sabine, Doug Smith, Devon Stanvione, Soren Sweet, Nicholas Toscno, Jenna Tully, Zackary Wolford, Tika Zbornik, Jake Zier.
The gift of fatherly advice
The Peacock family, left to right: Christopher, Jaylin, Jenole, Kawika, Kai, Meagan, Bane and Cara. - Contributed photo Jun 17 2013, 8:48 AM Christopher Peacock has had years to perfect the art of fathering, from raising three kids to working in management.