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
Wedding Show Offers Two Days of Island Fun
Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Random Howse in Eastsound -- from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Isle Be Wed Wedding Extravaganza comes to Orcas on March 8 The “Isle Be Wed” wedding show presents an enticing opportunity to island couples and
Letter to the Editor: Fire Dept. Levy Essential to Community
-- by Tony P Ghazel -- I am writing in support of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Levy. I understand some of the consternation about a levy election and the concern that public funds are being spent wisely. In my experience on the Orcas School Board for the past
Letter to Editor: Still Time to Preserve Net Neutrality
-- from Bill Griswold -- Will the internet go the way of our political system or will it continue to be operated for the benefit of citizens as a whole? As of now, we have a battle to take democracy back and end the rule of big money (corporations). As
Letter to Editor: Time To Ask Questions About OIFR Levy
-- from Pierrette Guimond -- I have lived on Orcas Island for 23 years now and I have seen a lot of changes. I came here to live in a small community without knowing very little about this place except that I could find a small home at the end
WSF: Expect More Delays
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7:59 a.m., February 28 Expect delays while the slower vessel Evergreen State replaces the Sealth on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands routes. The E-State's 9:25am Anacortes to Lopez sailing is cancelled in order to reset the schedule. The Elwha's 10:30am eastbound sailing from Friday
Community Seed Swap!
Saturday March 8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Orcas Island School Gym -- from Audrey Neddermann -- Please join us for a Community Seed Swap! Who Should Attend? Everyone! Anyone with seeds saved from healthy plants, rootstock / scions, live plants to share People with nothing to share who want
Agricultural Summit Upcoming
March 7 - 8, 2014, Orcas Island School The Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County, Washington State University San Juan County Extension, and San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild are pleased to present the 2014 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit which will offer a two- day program packed with information
Ferries Shuffle to Fix and Replace Sealth
-- Transportation Bill to Restore Funding for Eagle Harbor Repairs -- from David Moseley, Washington State Ferries Secretary -- [Washington State Ferries has] been working day and night to determine the cause of Sealth’s recent mechanical issues since the vessel was removed from service on Feb. 12. Underwater video and
County Multi-Agency Open Houses Upcoming
Thursday March 6, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Victoria Compton -- San Juan County invites you to their upcoming open houses. Staff from Public Works, Community Development and Planning Department and the Economic Development Council will be available to discuss upcoming road projects, the proposed
Community Foundation Promotes Ongoing Assessments of Community Needs
-- from the Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is beginning new work on needs assessment for the island based on a report from the OICF Needs Assessment Task Force, completed in December 2013. This update follows the Foundation’s 2011 Needs Assessment Report, and was
Don’t Forget! MAG Benefit Concert This Weekend
Sunday, March 2, 3 p.m. Orcas School Old Gym -- from Kristen Wilson -- The Music Advocacy Group’s (MAG) 17th annual benefit concert will bring Orcas Island musicians together in support of school music on Sunday March 2, at 3 p.m. It is the single largest music concert on Orcas
Charlie Silverman Retirement Reception
Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Prosecutor's Office Lobby -- from Randy Gaylord -- What: An Open House Reception Why: To recognize and honor Charlie Silverman’s distinguished service to the people of San Juan County and the State of Washington upon his retirement. Date: Wednesday March 5, 2014 Time: 3:30
EPRC March Meeting Rescheduled
Thursday, March 13, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Clyde Duke -- EPRC will be holding its next meeting March 13th, instead of March 6th. This is to allow EPRC members to be present for two functions happening on the 6th. There is a planning workshop on SanJuan Island
Writers Roundtable: Writing the Past Alive
Saturday, March 8, 1-3 p.m., Orcas Library Writing the Past Alive: Expressing Your Creativity Through Memoir Writing -- JoEllen Moldoff, Facilitator -- “The writer of a memoir takes us back to a corner of his or her life that was unusually vivid or intense…” William Zinnser Your life is a
Events in SJC Recognize 25th Anniversary of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
-- from Janet Alderton, San Juans Alliance -- Size of Exxon Valdez oil spill overlayed onto local area map. BACKGROUND INFORMATION On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez (a 984’ long tanker) struck a reef in Prince William Sound, spilling more than 11 million gallons (about 17 Olympic-sized
Become a Portion Pro at Weight Watchers Free Meeting
Saturday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the Funhouse Commons: Portion control, a Weight Watchers' strategy -- come to the free meeting this Saturday This week, Weight Watcher’s members will practice weighing and measuring food and drinks at their meeting on Saturday. “Changing how we view an individual
