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
Letter to the Editor: Honesty and Openness in a Thought-Provoking Talk
I found Mr. Orlov’s presentation [“The Fall of the American Empire” Crossroads Lecture on Oct. 9] to be articulate, humorous, and eye-opening. It is a rare speaker who can pack so much punch into a few short hours, and these hours my friends, are growing short! I applaud the Crossroads
Barge Loaded with Explosives Runs Aground
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office The San Juan County Sheriff's Patrol Vessel based on Orcas Island [assisted] the Coast Guard on the scene of the grounding of the barge St. Elias [on Monday afternoon, Oct. 10]. The 322-ft. barge was being towed by the tug Henry Brusco when
The Week Ahead Brings “Leaves of Gold” and other Autumn Events
Tuesday, October 11 Orcas Island Public Library Board meeting, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Public Library, 500 Rose Street in Eastsound, 376-4985. A mobile Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Community Service Office will be at the Food Bank on Madrona Street south of the Orcas Island Community
Enchanted Forest: A Cabaret of Magic & Mischief
Opens Thursday, October 13 at 7:30 pm in the OffCenter stage. In Enchanted Forest, Orcas Center's Deborah Sparks has conceived and directed an ensemble of fun-loving, local talent in this 60s, 70s and Steampunk-inspired cabaret of love. Through song, dance,(including Bollywood choreography by Prashant Kakad) and fun, this mischievous, magical,
Free Seminar for Parents of Infants & Preschoolers
From the Orcas Medical Foundation “Knowing Your Child and Your Child Knowing You” is the title of a free, two-hour seminar to be presented on October 15 for parents and grandparents of infants and preschoolers. This Saturday event will be from 10 a.m. to noon in the Madrona Room at
Letter to the Editor: What Are People Afraid Of?
Why are people afraid? I have been to three meetings for the League of Women Voters of San Juan County. At each meeting a pro and con statement was given regarding the renewal of the Land Bank in 2014. There were groups of people voicing their approval for the Land Bank
Garden Club Brings You Recycleables – From Castaways to Yard Art
By Sue Lewis The Orcas Island Garden Club’s guest speaker on October 19, 2011 will be Jason Darling, the Education and Marketing Coordinator for The RE Store, a community-based non-profit with stores in Bellingham and Seattle. The store demonstrates the beautiful use of salvage in a Norwegian boathouse turned cabin
Land Bank Initiative Statement Clarified by Assessor
By Charles Zalmanek San Juan County Assessor The Statement Against Proposition No. 1 written by the Committee Opposing Land Bank Initiative published in the voter’s pamphlet contains several inaccuracies which bear correction. First, the Land Bank owns only 3,198 acres, not 3,580. The additional acreage may be attributed to the
Angel Michaels Leads Islands A Cappella to Italy
Well-traveled group takes their music to Europe next summer Since assuming the directorship of Orcas A Cappella 10 months ago, Angel Michaels has steered the inter-islands group through concerts and rehearsals at new venues, additional repertoire, name change, and new choir library and librarians. Next summer, she will
Letter to the Editor: Elect New Charter Review Committee Members
Editor, With regard to the discussion about the election of the Charter Review Committee members on November 8th, I would like to suggest that we not elect former freeholders to the committee. I worry that new members might be tempted to defer to the opinions of the original committee members. At
Genealogy Research Assistance Offered at the Library
By Nita Couchman Kathi Ciskowski will be offering free assistance with learning how to use ancestry.com and other online resources to help those researching their family history. She will be available in the Library meeting room on Thursdays, October 13 through November 17, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. No registration
A Poem to Honor Yom Kippur
Spilled Milk by Willa Schneberg I can still hear the clink of the milk bottles he brought home 10:00 in the morning after he made his deliveries for Bordens. Thirty-five years, they never gave him off a Jewish holiday. The goy he asked to do his shift on Yom Kippur
Carol Gill Paintings at the Senior Center in October
Reception on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center The paintings of Carol C. Gill are on display at Orcas Senior Center, for the month of October, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Carol is an award winning artist who has lived and painted
Ferries Re-scheduled for This Evening
from Washington State Ferries ((updated at 8 p.m.) The Yakima is out of service due to necessary repairs. The following temporary schedule is in effect: The Elwha will provide service for the remainder of the day [Oct. 7] between Anacortes, Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas. Westbound sailings include: From Anacortes 8:55 pm, from Shaw 9:45
Seven Reported Pertussis Cases on San Juan Island
Health Dept. Urges Residents to get Vaccinated By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager There are now 7 confirmed or probable case of pertussis on San Juan Island according to County Health Officer Frank James. Already this year state wide there have been 58 cases in infants less than
Letter to the Editor: Big Thanks to United Way of SJC
United Way of San Juan County graciously awarded a grant to Orcas Family Connections (OFC) in early 2011. With this grant, we were able to hire an office manager to assist our family advocate with the numerous programs supported by OFC. Erin O’Dell, our family advocate, has been able to
