Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Business Spotlight: Deer Harbor Embraces “Island Pie”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Margaret Weidner, proprietor along with husband Bob, at Island Pie Deer Harbor, the end of the road for many Orcas Islanders, the two-marina boat landing for navigators from the seven seas (and from Waldron, Crane and other islands), the home of the Wyndam
Friday Harbor Grange Evening Will Focus on Disaster Preparedness in San Juan County
Tuesday, November 28, 6:30 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick -- What are the likeliest potential threats to our region, and how can Islanders prepare for them materially, mentally, and communally? Join experts in the field Tuesday, November 28, at the San Juan Island Grange for an interactive
Senior Center Reunion Unites New, Old Ideas
-- from Margot Shaw -- Sara Boyle, Maggie Kaplan, Bonnie Burg enjoy Paul Losleben’s story On Nov. 11, the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Senior Center (OSC) was filled with past Advisory Committee Alumni and present Operations Committee (Op Com) members (aka Board members) of the Senior Center
Governor Inslee to Address BC Legislative Assembly
-- from the office of Gov. Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee will travel to Victoria, British Columbia Tuesday [Nov. 21] to address the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and meet with Premier John Horgan. The governor and the premier will hold a joint media availability following their discussion. This
Letter to the Editor | Laughter Makes It All Worthwhile
-- from Didier Gincig -- Thank you Orcas Island community for your strong support for our Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory play. Full house lively audiences were an important component; hearing a room full of laughter makes all this work worthwhile. Much gratitude to all the generous volunteers who
WSF Says Plan Ahead for Weekend Traffic
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Please plan ahead for heavy ferry traffic Thanksgiving weekend. The longest lines are expected westbound Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 22, and both westbound and eastbound Friday morning, Nov. 24 and eastbound on Sunday, November 26. The route will operate on its regular schedule on Thursday, Nov. 23. Reservations are strongly advised and
Orcas Fire at Scene of Burning Structure – UPDATED Story
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- 8:45 p.m., November 20, 2017 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Crews have been released from the fire scene. Crews worked to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent spread. There was a loss of one trailer on the property and no
Eastsound Art Walk Coming Up
Friday, November 24, 12 - 4 p.m., Eastsound Village -- from Michele Wiley -- Crisp fall air, art, food, music and fun. Stroll the streets of Eastsound and enjoy some of the most beautiful art, crafts, and artifacts Orcas Island has to offer at 20 various locations around town. Once
Food Bank News and Annual Drive
Your Food Bank Board and Volunteers Thank You! We can’t believe another year has passed, and it’s time again to give you an update of the Food Bank’s annual accomplishments and launch our ANNUAL FOOD AND FUND DRIVE! Our New Look! In March, the community helped us choose
Representative Larsen Statement on Republican Tax Plan
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement on Nov. 16 after voting no on the House Republican tax plan: “The House Republican tax plan does little more than stack the decks for the wealthiest Americans. “Americans deserve better. Americans
Fire Commission to Meet Tonight
Monday, November 20, 2017; 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will meet later today to address the following agenda items. Old Business 1. Public comment policy – Proposal by Commissioner Montague 2. 2018 Budget Planning New
Time to Review Your Medicare Choices
New phone number to make appointments 376-5892 -- from Pegi Groundwater, updated November 20 at 11 a.m. -- You may be spending too much money to get the health coverage you need. The Medicare coverage choices you made in the past may not be your best choice for 2018 for
Flotsam and Jetsam: Pack a Battery Pack
-- by Maurice Austin -- Pulled into the Anacortes ferry line today and on the stroll to the little boys’ room I noticed a pretty yellow Cadillac with its hood popped open. I strolled up and asked the guy standing there, “Bad day?” “Bad battery,” he replied. Well, I’ve been
Letter to Editor | There’s Much to Learn About Creating a Hospital District
-- from Hilary Canty, Orcas Community Foundation -- Access to medical care is key to a healthy community. Orcas will vote on a Public Hospital District (PHD) in April of 2018. There is a great deal to learn between now and the vote. I hope you are able to attend
EDC Offers FREE Business Law 101 Workshop
Wednesday, November 29 10 - 11:30 a.m., Heritage Bank -- from Victoria Compton -- Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to gain a better understanding of how law impacts a business in a free workshop entitled Business Law 101, led by Duncan Wilson, and presented by the San Juan County
Adès’s The Exterminating Angel — Major Cultural Event for the Met—at Orcas Center
Sunday, November 26, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s new production of Adès’s The Exterminating Angel streaming Live in HD on Sunday, November 26 at 1 p.m. Join us for the Met, complete with wines offered by
