Here’s a thought…
“If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.”
SAMUEL ADAMS
Yakima Helps Vessel in Distress: Now Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 1:36 P.M., Thursday, November 7, 2014 The Yakima will be back on schedule for its 4:30pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor. The Elwha's 12:35pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez was delayed approximately 20-30 minutes due high winds. This will also
Films to Change Your World: Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Lights, camera, action! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming to Orcas Center on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, with a new selection of films each evening at 7:30 pm. Back
Time to License Your Dogs
-- from Milene Henley, SJC Auditor -- Protect your pooches! Starting Monday November 17, San Juan County dog tags for 2015 will be available to purchase. This year you can protect your dog with an orange bell. This simple protection will assure you of being reconnected with your dog if it
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Friday, Nov. 14, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Friday Nov. 14, 2014 for free extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth).
Can There be Justice AND Compassion in Human Relations?
Sunday, November 9, 11:30am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship -- All are welcome to join the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for a discussion on "Promoting Justice, Equality and Compassion in Human Relations," the second UU Principle. The discussion will be
Election Returns Show Krebs, Orcas School Levy and 6-year Levy Replacement Ahead
-- by Margie Doyle -- Early returns from the County Elections office, at 8:22 p.m. on Tuesday,Nov. 4, indicate a healthy lead for Deputy Ron Krebs as County Sheriff, who tallied 3,372 votes, or 64.71%. Incumbent Sheriff Rob Nou had 1,839 votes, or 35.29%. The Orcas Island School District Facilities and
Election Returns: The Day After Results Remain the Same
-- by Margie Doyle -- Nov. 5 returns from the County Elections office, one day after the voting closed, show that Ron Krebs' lead in the race for Sheriff has grown to 4,449 votes for Krebs as County Sheriff vs. 2,320 votes for Rob Nou, a 65.73 to 34.27% difference,
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services Inspire All to “Share the Warmth”
-- by Kim Bryan, Executive Director, DVSAS -- October usually encourages us to pull our sweaters, scarves and boots out of the back of the closet to meet the chill in the air. How many of you noticed that this year was different? There was a new warmth in the
Orcas Angels to Host Multi-Family Sale
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Frontline Call Center -- from Jennifer Sanders -- There will be a Multi-Family Garage Sale on Saturday, November 15 from 10 am to 3 pm at Frontline Call Center on Hope Lane. (Across from NAPA, on the same road as Orcas Animal
Round Three of TEDxOrcasIsland: This IS America Announced
Saturday, November 8, Orcas Center TEDxOrcasIsland to feature 15 local and national speakers This Saturday, November 8, Orcas Island will host TEDxOrcasIsland – a day-long conference featuring 15 speakers of diverse backgrounds, 3 musical performances, and a theater full of engaged community members. If you haven’t already purchased your ticket
VA Mobile Outreach Team to Visit San Juan and Orcas
Wednesday, November 5, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion Post Thursday, November 6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Island Market -- from Jack Cory, The Guardian -- San Juan County, with the largest number of veterans per-capita in the state, will now have improved access to counseling services and referrals
Hughes Hosts Town Hall Re: Eastsound Update
Planners zoom in on Service Light Industrial (SLI) zoning --by Margie Doyle -- Corrected on Nov. 4 at 12:45 p.m. Eastsound zoning, 2014. The red outer lines define the Eastsound Sub-area. The bold dark blue lines define the Urban Growth Area (UGA),. The grey cross-hatch area in the center
Chamber of Commerce Party a Jam-Packed Success!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Chamber members listen in rapt attention to presentations at the Annual Event. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lance Evans and Chamber Board President Susan Gudgell presided over the annual meeting of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce at Rosario's Beach House on Thursday,
Familiar Distance, Locally-Written One Acts Coming Up
Friday-Saturday, November 14-15, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, November 21-23, 7:30 p.m., The Grange -- by Lin McNulty -- What happens when you return to a familiar place from your past? What has changed? What remains the same? These are among the questions explored in an upcoming presentation of three locally-written one act plays.
Conversation of Prevention and Choices at Joint Meeting
VOICES for Healthy Choices: A Community Conversation about Prevention The League of Women Voters San Juan and San Juan Island Prevention Coalition are partnering for their November meetings. Join us on November 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. Complimentary lunch will be provided from
Built for Speed, the Minke Whales are Mysterious
Tuesday, November 11 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Jean Lyle for the SeaDoc Society -- The elusive Minke whale. Photo courtesy of Jared Towers The SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila Present:Jared Towers on Minke Whales When you see a photo of a
