Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
San Juan County Early Vote Tally In
by Lin McNulty With a vote turnout of only 42.37% in this off-election year, San Juan County reports the following early results as of 8:06 p.m. Tuesday. San Juan County Proposition No. 1 Concerning a Charter Amendment: Approved: 1,613 — 35.1% Rejected: 2,982 — 64.9% Total Votes — 4,595 Orcas
State of the Trees Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 1 p.m., Environmental Learning Center from Didier Gincig There will be an informational meeting and Q & A concerning the trees at Moran State Park. Discussions will be to inform the public about root rot and what was cut, timber sales, as well as any possible future
State Affordable Care Market Enrolls 55,000 in October
Washington State Marketplace Starts Strong, Continues to Make Improvements to Site from Washington Helathplanfinder, wahealthplanfinder.org Washington Healthplanfinder announced on Nov. 4 that more than 55,000 residents have enrolled in health coverage since Oct. 1. Since launch, more than 100,000 people in Washington State have either fully enrolled in new health
Exploring the Salish Seafloor: Things You Never Knew
A bathymetry map, showing the seafloor off of Shaw islands. There are a couple videos on the SeaDoc site explaining the maps: https://www.seadocsociety.org/sucia-map Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Emmanuel Parish Hall, Eastsound On Tuesday, November 12, come hear the charismatic Marine Geologist Gary Greene talk about mapping the
Early Notice: Calling All Woodworkers
Orcas woodworkers are invited to showcase their work with the Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center from the Visual Arts Committee, Orcas Center The Visual Arts Committee of The Orcas Center will present a woodworking show in February 2014. Bring your furniture, bowls, sculptures, and carvings to display
Corey Harris, Genius Blues Guitarist, Live at Orcas Center
Corey Harris comes to Orcas Center next Friday, Nov. 8 Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert Burgers & Brew from the Lower Tavern in the Madrona Room starting at 6 p.m. Corey Harris, one of today’s most daring and innovative acoustic blues player, is coming to Orcas
Vehicle Reservations Coming to Island Ferry Routes
Thursday, November 14 San Juan Islands Partnership Group meeting 11:30 a.m. at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front Street in Friday Harbor. from Joy Goldenberg of Washington State Ferries Washington State Ferries (WSF) is considering the expansion of its the “Save a Spot” Vehicle Reservation System (VRS) beyond
Crisis Averted — This Time
by Lin McNulty Water pours from the drain pipe at Templins Square. Photo: Lin McNulty Who was it who said, "Experience is the best teacher?" Recent experience coupled with quick action on the part of the County Public Works, Orcas Fire and Rescue, as well as alert and
“The Hungry Writer” at Writers Roundtable
Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library This month’s Writers Roundtable will focus on the theme of FOOD, in anticipation of the holiday season. “Love, satisfaction, trouble, death, pleasure, work, sex, memory, celebrations, hunger, desire, loss, laughter, even salvations: to all these things food can provide a
Students Plant Spruce Trees
Brigid Ehrmantraut, Keith Light, Jesse Douglas-Sites SJCPW, Taj Howe and Robin Kucklick. Photo by Mindy Kayl by Mindy Kayl On Tuesday, October 28, the Orcas Island High School Environmental Club planted Sitka Spruce trees at the Mt. Baker Mitigation site. It was a beautiful fall day, crisp and
Recapping an Active, Festive Halloween on Orcas
by Cara Russell Cara Russell, Orcas Issues' Halloween cub reporter. Halloween 2013 began at 8:30 a.m. for the Theater for English Drama class at OHS. Pirates, Greek gods, Batman and Robin, and a collection of many other colorful characters spent the morning playing theater games and reading Death
The Face(s) of Halloween
Just a few of the adorable and scary faces in downtown Eastsound for Halloween. Photos: Cara Russell
NW Ballet Theatre Brings “Dracula” Live to Orcas
The Northwest Ballet Theatre presents "Dracula" Friday, Nov. 1 Friday, November 1, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Northwest Ballet Theatre and award-winning choreographer John Bishop bring to life Bram Stoker's novel Dracula with riveting dramatic performances combined with ballet elegance and grace. Bram Stoker's compelling story of Count
Guest Column: Chief O’Brien Details 2014 Budget
by Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue The cost of maintaining the effective emergency response system we have on Orcas Island is a significant challenge -- a challenge Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is meeting through detailed budget analysis and appropriate expenditure of tax payer dollars. The exceptionally high
American Legion Parties with “Turkey Shoot” Bingo and Dinner — Also Honor Veterans
Annual Turkey Shoot Sunday, November 10 at 11 a.m. Veterans Day Services Monday, Nov. 11 both at the American Legion at 793 Crescent Beach Drive from Judi Resch Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 will hold their annual Turkey Shoot (BINGO for turkeys) on Sunday, November 10, at 11
Guest Column: Proposition 1 Gives Voters a Choice
by retired Orcas Council Member Patty Miller One thing the majority of us may have in common is that we are tired of the negativity in politics. I am tired of people digging to the bottom to attack the motives of others as a way of suggesting that they themselves
