Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Sheriff’s Report: October 21 – 27, 2015
October 21, 2015 15-006263 Found Property 08:43:41 10/21/15 October 21, a Lopez Island woman reported a bicycle abandoned in a roadside ditch on Lopez Island. A deputy picked up the bicycle, and it was taken to thestation for safekeeping. The owner is unknown. 15-006264 Theft 09:02:53 10/21/15 29420 On 10/21/15
Ready, Aim — Bingo! American Legion Turkey Shoot
-- from Judi Resch for the American Legion -- Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 will hold their annual Turkey Shoot (BINGO for turkeys) on Sunday, November 8, at 11 a.m. at their post home, located at 793 Crescent Beach Drive. Many years ago they actually shot turkeys; thus,
Letter to Editor: Still Time to Vote for Heinmiller
-- from Kari Schuh -- I’ve already voted for Wes Heinmiller for Orcas Island Fire Commissioner and I’m encouraging you to do just the same. In fact, our whole family has voted, signed, sealed, and delivered the ballots to the elections office several days ago. Just in case there are
Guest Opinion: Do WSF Reservations Constitute a Contract?
-- from Steve Henigson -- The notice, posted by Washington State Ferries (WSF) this past Friday, that one of our ferries was out of service and that sailings had been cancelled, set me to thinking about the law of contracts. It used to be that, for every sailing, you took
Keizur and Christofferson at Random Howse
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Random Howse Heather Keizur (vocalist) and Steve Christofferson (piano/melodica/vocals) from Portland, Oregon to debut at Random Howse for one show on Sunday, Nov. 8th at 6:30 pm. Heather Keizur who sings in both French and English stands out from the crowd in a
Young at Heart Elders Perform in “Seniors Have Talent”
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center -- by Cara Russell -- Creative and expressive people are drawn to Orcas Island; and part of our lively culture is the desire of those people to perform for local audiences. We islanders pack the theaters to see local
Ferry Alert: All San Juans Route Service Resumed
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Update --- Saturday, Oct. 31 at 9:30 a.m. All vessels on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route are back in service. Friday, October 30, 2015 05:05 PM The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to necessary vessel repairs. This will cancel
Guest Column: Dias de los Muertos and Hallowtide Events
-- from Fr. Berto Gándara -- "The Book of Life" will be shown at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Nov. 2, following the Prayer Service at 6 p.m. Join us at Emmanuel Episcopal Church to celebrate All-Hallowtide, a three day celebration of all Saints and All Souls: •
North Beach Road Closed for Trick-or-Treating
-- by Lin McNulty -- North Beach Road, between Main and A Street will be closed for Halloween trick-or-treating between 3 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31 The idea was first submitted to the County Council on Monday by Orcas Chamber's Lance Evans. The County Council was able to push
Halloween Brings Boos and Yahoos to Orcas–and a Road Closure
Updated Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. North Beach Road, between Main and A Street will be closed for Halloween trick-or-treaters between 3 and 5 p.m. The idea was first submitted to the County Council on Monday by Orcas Chamber's Lance Evans. The County Council was able to push through the required
Chamber Celebrates New & Booming Businesses
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Chamber of Commerce Director Lance Evans Updated Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. Orcas Chamber of Commerce Director Lance Evans kept the crowd at Rosario's Beach House moving right along last night, as some 140 guests celebrated at the Chamber's Annual Meeting. At
Matthew Rehfeldt, Master Cellist, to Perform
Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Random Howse -- from Pamela Wright -- Come hear Matthew Rehfeldt perform diverse styles of music from three centuries on cello, classical and electric guitar in this electrifying CD release celebration. ($10 cover). Matthew Rehfeldt, cellist and guitarist, was born into a musical family.
Death Midwifery Training Offered
Free presentations on Friday, Nov. 13; Workshop (registration required) for Nov. 14 and 15 -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Friday November 13 at the Orcas Island Senior Center from 1-2 p.m.for a talk on: “What is a Death Midwife”, Free. Friday November 13 at the Orcas Mandala Yoga Studio from
Explore Unique Ceramic Sculpture at IMA
-- from Diane Martindale -- Upper Spring Street in Friday Harbor has been enlivened by an exhibition of the life-sized ceramic sculptures by the internationally recognized artist Kathy Venter. Driving or walking by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) you can’t help noticing the suspended figures floating in
Do You Know about Island History? And the Winners Are….
-- by Ed Sutton -- Friday, Oct. 30 Update -- Editor's Note: Jan Koltun and Mike Schifsky were the top competitors in the "Island History" quiz and though they were close, Koltun pulled ahead and was decided the winner of this historical quiz, created by Ed Sutton. The prize, in
Letter to the Editor: Eyman Proposed Laws Would Be Harmful
-- by B. Sadie Bailey -- I am concerned that many people are going to vote for yet another Tim Eyman initiative without knowing how much harm it will do to Washington State revenues, education, and tax reform. There are 5 Tim Eyman items on the ballot: I 1366, and
