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
Moonlight & Magnolias: Frankly, My Dear, You Should Give a Damn!
A Hoot of a Hit at The Grange -- a review by Tom Fiscus -- Photo: Chris Thomerson Moonlight and Magnolias, the latest offering now playing at the Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island, is billed as a comedy and it should be. The play, set in 1930s Hollywood,
Orcas Center Show to Explore What Is A Print?
Opening reception Friday, March 7, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Pat Littlewood, Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- Pat Littlewood and Rosemary Kimball prepare to use a printing press to produce a print. The Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee is inviting local artists to participate
Letter to Editor: Levy Approval Maintains High Service Level
-- Barbara G. Bedell, Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners, San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 -- On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, the Board of Fire Commissioners for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 adopted Resolution 2014-1 re-authorizing a regular property tax levy. This proposition would authorize the District
UUF to Discuss “Five Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy”
Sunday, February 23, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain -- "Five Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy" with Kathy Hendrickson NOTE: Childcare could be available this Sunday. Please let me know if you would like to bring children to our services. We
Letter to Editor: Numerous Reasons to Support OIFR Levy
-- from Tom Ritter -- There are many reasons why the voters should support Proposition One that funds Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. This organization has saved many lives and protected our properties by a team of professional staff and volunteers who are prepared to rapidly respond
OIFR to Hold Brown Bags, Town Halls, Open Houses to Discuss Levy
-- from Kevin O'Brien -- Leading up to the Levy Lid-Lift Election on April 22, and an ongoing recruitment drive for volunteer firefighters in Doe Bay, Orcas, and Deer Harbor; Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will be hosting a series of events geared to inform the community of our overall
Council Consent Agenda Items
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- All matters listed with the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each Council Member for reading and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the Council with no separate discussion. If separate discussion is
Still Need Help With WA Health Exchange?
Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Do you need help getting insurance? Are you having trouble using the Washington HealthPlanFinder? Have you tried to apply online and received an error message? Trained volunteers will be at the Orcas Public Library to
Wooden Boat Society To Feature Guest Speaker
Wednesday, February 26, 7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Mark Smaalders -- The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands is hosting a talk by John Guzzwell, renowned sailor and boat builder. In the early 1950s John Guzzwell built the wooden 20’ sloop Trekka in Victoria, BC and
Letter to Editor: Sea View Angels Needed — NOW!
-- from Donna Laslo -- A rendering of what could be at Sea View Theatre. Dear Community Members and Friends, I'm writing to let you know about 'Save The Sea View Theatre' campaign. It's about the potential loss of the Sea View Theatre, a wonderful island community asset
Lodging Tax Fund Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 beginning at 9:15 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE INCREASING REQUIRED RESERVES IN THE LODGING TAX FUND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose
Letter to Editor: Support OIFR Levy Request
-- from Norm & Christy Zimlich -- We’ve lived here full-time for 12 years, and we definitely “get it” that Orcas isn’t Seattle. It isn’t even Bellingham or Anacortes or LaConner. Orcas is a unique environment in almost every way, and that calls for unique applications to everything people need
Garden Club Explores Orcas’ Microclimates
Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Madrona Room, Orcas Center -- from Jan Jacobsen -- John Willis continues his family's gathering of weather records to this day, making it 125 continuous years of information gathered by the Willis family. They are the only family in the nation who
An Evening of Flamenco Song and Dance
Thursday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall -- from Savannah Fuentes -- Flamenco dance and music returns to Orcas on Thursday, Feb. 20. Photo by Stephen Rusk. The Northwest's most prominent Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes, presents El Sol de Medianoche, Flamenco en Vivo: a night
Letter to Editor: OMF Supports Fire Levy
-- from Mary Riveland, President, Orcas Medical Foundation -- The Orcas Medical Foundation Board supports the commitment of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue to protect our lives, the lives of our families and friends, our property and our special environment. We support the passage of the OIFR Levy Measure on
Editorial: CenturyLink a “Customer-Focused Utility”?
-- by Margie Doyle -- Long-time customers of CenturyLink on Orcas Island and in San Juan County have recently asked, “What’s happening with the compensation promised us by CenturyLink for the 10-day outage last November?” So we thought we’d ask those who might know, including members of the County Council,
