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
Skull Miraculously Appears
-- by Lin McNulty -- Replica Bison antiquus Staff at the Orcas Island Historical Museum were thrilled to find the missing bison skull sitting near their front door on Monday. "It's a little worse for the wear," says Maggie Vinson. "The tips of the horns are a bit
Tears for the World Art Show
November 7 – 30, Opening Nov 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kandis Susol -- Tears for the World This work is presented as a small gesture, an embodiment of love, grief and healing for a beautiful, pain-filled world. This project began as a conversation
No Growlers Scheduled November 2 – 8
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., the week of Nov. 2-8, 2014. The FCLP tempo is driven by the Fleet
Solar Being Installed at Funhouse Commons
-- from Krista Bouchey, The Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- [metaslider id=32732] With the break in the weather, we are excited to announce that our photovoltaic solar demonstration system is being installed today! This project was made possible thanks to a $50,000 Solar 4R Schools grant from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation and
Over 50? Smart Driver Course Can Save You Money
Wednesday, November 5, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from Ed Wilson, OIMC -- Attention, drivers age 50 and over! Orcas Senior Center and Orcas Medical Foundation are co-sponsoring a one-day AARP Smart Driver Course on Wednesday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., that AARP says
Celtic Music with The Fire Inside
Saturday, November 8 at Random Howse at 7 p.m. Please join The Fire Inside Celtic for a night of feisty and rollicking music led by Irish pipes and fiddle. This five-member band hails from Issaquah, heating up venues with their jigs, reels, hornpipes and airs. Playing a range of traditional
Guest Editorial: Invest in Orcas Schools
-- from Eric Webb -- Dear Orcas Island Community, I would like to take a moment to thank you for your support in the passage of the construction bond and the technology levy for Orcas Island Schools two years ago! The renovations funded by the bond are currently underway and
Letter to Editor: Big Thanks from Habitat
-- from Jim Duffield, SHFH Volunteer on Orcas -- Carol Hagen, our volunteer truck driver, and I want to thank all the people on Orcas who once again donated items for the Habitat for Humanity Store in Mount Vernon. This time we were able to do some "at home" pick
Tom Rawson & Carl Allen in Concert
Saturday, November 1, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Island Grange Hall -- from Bill Buchan -- Tom Rawson and Carl Allen, both well-known to Orcas audiences separately, are now getting together for a music-filled evening of humor, history and harmonies. They will be performing Saturday evening, November 1st, 7:30 PM, at the Orcas Grange
Letter to Editor: My Endorsement of Ron Krebs
-- from Blake Baida -- Endorsement: As a resident of San Juan County and Service member in the US Army Reserve I do not often get involved with the local politics. The residents of San Juan County will be voting to select a law enforcement professional to lead and manage
OIFR Rescues Dog Stranded at Base of Cliff
-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Molly and her rescuers. On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Orcas Island Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Woodside Farm in the Obstruction Pass neighborhood of Orcas Island to rescue a dog stranded at the base of a
Guest Column: Many Questions Raised by New EWUA Compliance Policy
-- by Doug Bechtel -- I'm surprised that Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) continues to hold a hard line on their plan to make people with bathrooms in outlying buildings pay for an additional half membership. After hearing from affected people at their recently held Board Meeting, they must understand
Letter to Editor: Why I Should Be Your Next Sheriff
-- from Ron Krebs -- My name is Ron Krebs and I am asking for your vote for San Juan County Sheriff. I would like to take this opportunity to express why you should vote for me. This county is ready for a change in leadership. Your deputies, dispatchers, correction
Ferry Reservations Meeting Times
FERRY RESERVATION MEETING ALERT! Find out how the reservation system may affect you Saturday, November 1, at the Orcas Library, WSF representatives will give three “Reservations 101” presentations: 2:00–3:15p.m., 3:30–4:45 p.m., 5–6 p.m. This is a change from the previous announcement.
Guest Column: Why I Welcome the New Ferry Reservation System
FERRY MEETING ALERT!! Saturday, November 1, at the Orcas Library, WSF representatives will give three “Reservations 101” presentations: 2:00–3:15p.m., 3:30–4:45 p.m., 5–6 p.m. This is a change from the previous announcement. -- by Margot Shaw -- They tell us that, to keep young minds and bodies, we should change our
State-wide Projects Benefit from 50 Years of Recreation & Conservation Program
Formed by Citizens' Initiative, RCO Celebrates 50 Years of Investing in Washington’s Great Outdoors -- from Susan Zemek for the State Recreation and Conservation Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee will be the featured speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) celebrates 50
