Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Letter to Editor | Watson Will Put Words into Action
-- from Ian Van Gelder -- I am voting for Bill Watson for County Council. Why? Because he is the one candidate that I have confidence in to prioritize addressing our most important needs in San Juan County. He will be fair when dealing with land use issues, without sacrificing
Rich Childers To Speak on Dungeness Crab Fishery Update
Tuesday, November 1, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Joe Gaydos -- Inhabiting eel grass beds and various other seafloor habitats from the Aleutian Islands to Santa Cruz, California, Dungeness crab are a popular delicacy and are the most commercially important crab in the Salish Sea. In the Puget Sound
Islanders Standing With Standing Rock
Tuesday, October 25, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sharon Abreu & Learner Limbach -- Tuesday is now a National Day of Action and Solidarity for Standing Rock as the protests against the Dakota Pipeline continue. At least 142 arrests took place over this weekend. Construction is
The Great Pumpkin Labyrinth Walk
Monday, October 31, 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Luann Pamatian -- All children aged 1 - 100 are invited to walk the pumpkin -lined labyrinth to reach the Great Pumpkin at the center of the labyrinth to make a wish and receive a treat. The Great Pumpkin
Special Library Board Meeting Tomorrow
-- from Mary Pugh -- Special Library Board Meeting Library Community Room Tuesday, October 25, 2016 8:30 a.m. The agenda will cover the building project update, and the levy lid lift.
Letter to Editor | Bill Watson Relates Healthy Environment to Strong Economy
-- from Val and Leslie Veirs -- We are going to vote for Bill Watson for the San Juan County Council in the upcoming election. We have known Bill for the past 5 years and have found him always to be sincere, interested and informed about County affairs. We have seen
Community Church Hosts Fall Carnival
Monday, October 31, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- The community is invited to an annual fall carnival at Orcas Island Community Church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 31. The free event will include new games, face painting, adult Bingo, a
Gather Up Your Garbage for First Halloween Clean-Up
-- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) -- Have you noticed? There's quite a bit of trash out there folks... ORS has decided to put on the first ever post-summer "Halloween Clean-Up" on Saturday October 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m! Volunteers are encouraged to meet ORS
Letter to Editor | Jarman’s Honesty, Integrity Intact
-- from Suzanne Franklin -- I've known Bob Jarman for many years and have always been impressed with his honesty, his integrity, and his work ethic. Bob and I have discussed a wide range of county issues and I find him extremely well informed. What impresses me the most is his
Changes to OPALCO Election Process Approved
-- from Suzanne Olson -- After hearing from the membership at OPALCO open house events, the Board approved a number of the changes to the election process that were proposed by a volunteer Member Review Committee. Beginning in 2017, all voting will be by electronic (online) or mail-in ballot. The
Boo-seum Plans Spooky Events for This Week
-- from Margot Shaw -- Boo...what? Have you ever been to a Boo-seum? Have you seen creepy zombies in a 1936 classic black and white horror film? Have you heard Master Storyteller Antoinette Botsford tell spooky tales with an Orcas spin? Would you like to take a guided tour of
Letter to Editor | Library is Valuable to Community
-- from Steve Vierthaler -- While I am not a big library user, I do recognize the important value the library gives to our community. I have been retired for over 4 years now after serving for 35 plus years with the San Juan Co. Sheriffs Office, and now live
The Giant Pumpkin Is On the Way!
-- from Tony Ayer -- The Giant Pumpkin, 2014 Thanks to Island Market the giant pumpkin has ferry reservations for an October 31st arrival. The annual pumpkin carving will be during coffee hour Sunday the 30th in the parish hall. Both adults and children are encouraged to hone
Letter to Editor | Durland is a Listener and Doer
-- from Kat Fennell -- I encouraged Michael Durland to be a candidate for San Juan County Council as a way of giving back to his community of nearly 40-years. Michael is the strong quiet leader of our community with the honesty, integrity and tenacity that this community needs. He
No Eastbound Reservations Available Until 7:50, 10:05
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, October 23, vehicle reservations are only available for the 7:50 p.m. and 10:05 p.m. departures from Orcas to Anacortes. Reservation status is subject to change because of last-minute cancellations or changes made to existing reservations, so check back at www.takeaferry.com up to
Deer Harbor Bridge Weekly Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The bridge replacement project experienced minimal impact from last weekend’s wind and rain storms. West abutment activities will include installing rebar, forming the abutment wall, and placing concrete in the abutment wall. Crews on the east abutment will continue excavating the cofferdam and
