Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Public WSF Reservations Meetings: Still Time to Have Your Voice Heard
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Our latest series of public meetings to hear how reservations are working in the San Juan Islands wrapped up this week. More than 175 people joined us on Orcas, Lopez, San Juan and Shaw islands to review information and provide input on ways to
Help Treat the Trick-or-Treaters at Bonnie Brae
-- from Didier Gincig -- Contributions of candy to help with Halloween trick or treating at OPAL Bonnie Brae may be dropped off at the OPAL office on the corner of Lover’s Lane and Enchanted Forest Road. Bonnie Brae is a main Halloween location for island children. Donations may also be made
Sheriff’s Report: October 14 – 20, 2015
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- October 14, 2015 15-006147 Trespassing 09:17:04 10/14/15 On 10/14/15 at 0035 hours a mentally ill transient committed criminal trespassing by entering a Friday Harbor, WA. residence uninvited. The subject entered through an unlocked door and made contact with the residents inside. The subject
Job Announcement: Local Food Production Assessment Consultant
-- from Learner Limbach for the Orcas Food Co-op -- The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild, (Ag Guild) in collaboration with the Agricultural Resources Committee of SJC (ARC), the Northwest Agricultural Business Center (NABC), and the Orcas Food Co-op, have received a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local Food
Last Call to Purchase Trashion Fashion Tickets
-- by Margie Doyle -- Kay Miller displays her Trashion Fashion jewelry creation. The Trashion Fashion Show to benefit the Orcas Island Grange still has some tickets available to its fabulous show on Saturday, Oct. 24. Shown above is Kay Miller, of Kay's Antiques, where tickets to the
Trick-or-Treat Books and Pictures at the Library
Saturday, October 31st from 3 to 6 pm at the Library -- from Nita Couchman for the Orcas Library -- Trick-or-Treat!!! Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and
High School Musicians Present First Concert of the School Year
Thursday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., High School Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- Music is flourishing at Orcas Island Schools! The community is invited to the first High School music concert of the school year on Thursday, October 29, 7:30 p.m., in the High School Gym. Followers of school music
WSF Weighs Ferry Reservation Options
--- by Margie Doyle -- Washington State Ferries staff recently conducted a series of meetings on Lopez, Orcas, San Juan and Shaw Islands regarding the effectiveness and the challenges of the Anacortes-San Juans reservation system, which began in January, 2015. Rick Hughes, at left, greets those who attended the
Letter to Editor: Heinmiller More than Prepared for Fire Commission
-- from Marla Johns -- This letter is written in a resounding and unwavering support for Wes Heinmiller as Fire Commissioner. I have had the privilege to watch Wes over the past few years as he quietly and thoughtfully considered this position. It was not one he jumped into lightly,
Letter to the Editor: The Lions Roar
-- by Jim Biddick -- The end of summer marks the end of a busy fundraising season for the Orcas Island Lions Club. This letter is to thank the community, sponsors and volunteers that helped us achieve our goals and allowed us to give back to the community. One hundred
Workers and Mentors Needed at the Funhouse
Playground installation on Saturday November 14 -- from Rebecca DeMeritt for the Funhouse -- Our new playground is on its way and we need your help! Please consider signing up for our community install of the new equipment. Saturday, November 14 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. we need 25-30
Guest Opinion: The Most Important Thing is to Vote
-- by Theresa Haynie -- Election day is looming, now only days away. On Orcas Island, we have the usual well-qualified candidates running for various unpaid commissioner seats. Fittingly, the most heated contest is that of Fire and Rescue District 2, with Wes Heinmiller and Julie Remington fighting hard over
Remembering Gene Knapp 1930-2015
-- Remarks by Randall Gaylord to the San Juan County Council, Oct. 20, 2015 -- I’m here today to share the sad news that after an extended illness, Gene Knapp died on Sunday afternoon at his home on Orcas Island. He was 85 years old. I want to extend my
Habitat Store Says a Final “Thank you”
-- from Jim Duffield -- The Habitat for Humanity store in Mt. Vernon On the 19th of October, the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck made what is probably its final visit to Orcas Island. With the Exchange due to open after the first of the year, Orcas
Games, Parades and Feasts — Must Be Vikings Homecoming Week
-- from Justin Paulsen for the Orcas Booster Club and Mike Buckner, Senior Class Advisor-- Thursday- Boys Soccer Senior Game. 2:15 game time. Seniors honored at Half time. ALL are invited to the assembly on Friday at 1:15 in the high school gym. The classes have been working hard on
Clever Cow Warms Up The Menu
-- by April Pollock, Manager -- What goes better together than delicious tomato soup and a gooey grilled cheese sandwich on a chilly Autumn day! The delicious ice cream is still flying out the door in the hands of very happy fans, but the Clever Cow Creamery wanted
