Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
NAPA offers free car inspections!
Together with Orcas AutoTech and Crescent Service, NAPA will be holding a free vehicle inspection for anyone on the island. This is part of the National Car Care Awareness, traditionally held in April and October. This is the second year the trio has provided the inspection as a community service
Rep. Kris Lytton Drills County Council for Priorities
Kris Lytton, State Representative from the 40th District, came before the San Juan County Council today and urged them to distill their list of 2012 Legislative Priorities to identify the top one or two items. Lytton will join the rest of the State Legislature on Nov. 29 to
Emergency Mgmt. Hosts Quake, Tsunami Lectures
Thursday November 17th at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center From The SJC Department of Emergency Management The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist for WA State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Topic will be "The Big One: Tsunami
The Stinking Rose Celebrated at Doe Bay Café
Saturday, November 12 at Doe Bay Café Doe Bay Café's 6th annual Garlic Feast is coming up on November 12th. Celebrate "the Stinking Rose" with a fabulous four-course tasting! W Part of the festivities will be a screening of the Les Blank documentary “Garlic is as Good as Ten Mothers.” Also,
November Begins With a Week of … What?
Tuesday, November 1 County Council Videoconference at the Orcas and Lopez Public Librairies, beginning at 10 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. County Budget public hearing. Council meets in Friday Harbor. Toastmasters meet at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center on Henry Road in Eastsound. All are welcome to improve public
Support Lady Vikings Soccer in Post-Season Play
From the Lady Vikings Girls Soccer Team We are off to post season play again this year and have a really great t-shirts for you to buy to help us along the way. They are navy blue, super soft ring spun cotton with orange writing on the front and
Viet Nam Veterans Memorial to be Dedicated on Veterans’ Day
Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post From the American Legion, Voyle B. Martin Post The public is invited to share in our annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony on 11-11-2011. The Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 will dedicate its just-completed Viet Nam Veterans Memorial. The
Halloween Treats Continue Until Midnight
Downtown Eastsound (and outliers) continue to be the place for man, woman, child and beast to "get their ghoul on" or fantasize about identity. Pawki’s annual HOWL-O-WEEN! from 1 to 5 p.m. Bring in your pet to trick or treat for a goodie and a free photo in
Changes at the Library Board of Trustees
By Rachel Newcombe The Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees has some recent changes. Tom Welch has resigned as president due to health issues and as of October 11, 2011 Joan Pedrick will serve as president until the end of the year. Joining the board as a new member is
How Do Archeologists Know What They Know?
Ancient Hunting Techniques Show Intelligence, Sophistication Prehistoric humans demonstrated a knowledge of physics and animal behavior that was crucial to their survival, Archeologist Daniel Meatte of Washington State Parks documented in a talk on “Prehistoric Hunting Technologies” sponsored by the Ocas Island Historical Museum on Saturday, Oct.
Letter to the Editor: Implications of “No” Vote on Waste Proposition
To the Editor: I live on Waldron, and in spite of the low level of solid waste services available here, I strongly support the solid waste parcel fee. Whether or not the County contracts for solid waste disposal services and thereby “privatizes” the solid waste functions is a side issue,
Letter to the Editor: Adams Cites Need for Water, Environment, Taxpayer Protection
I would have no reason for running for the position of Sewer Commissioner if I didn't think there were real problems that need to be addressed. I am concerned about these problems. This is my home. I think I can help. And there are real problems for us: we need
Pressing for the School and Food Bank
By Madie Murray For the second year, Goldeneye Farm offered fruit from its century-old apple trees to provide fresh pressed cider for the Orcas Island Food Bank and apples for the public school cafeteria. Though the trees weren’t as abundant with the fresh round fruit of a tree
Dr. David Russell To Be Guest Speaker at Cancer Support Group
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church By Sue Lewis Dr. David Russell of Eastsound will be the guest speaker at the November 10, 2011 meeting of the Cancer Support Group. The group will meet in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church at 5:00
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Makes Best Use of Tax Dollars
Dear Editor: Wally Gudgell’s guest column in the Sounder, Oct 26th titled “No on Renewing Land Bank REET” is curious for a number of reasons. To begin with, he doesn’t say vote “no.” Is he playing both sides of the fence, or did the Sounder take liberties with his comments
Be There at the Seniors’ Holiday Festival of Arts
Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Orcas Senior Center The Senior Center’s Holiday Festival of Arts will again be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving which is November 26th this year. There are still some spaces available for our local artisans at the cost of $30 per table. This event is
