Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Ken Gibbs memorial endowment launches
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| Ken Gibbs The Orcas community lost a remarkable man this summer. Ken Gibbs was a brilliant scientist, a kind neighbor, a dedicated volunteer and a delightful friend to so many. In honor of his life on Orcas, his
Servicios de interpretación de Island Health : Medical Clinic provides care in Spanish
||| FROM TOM EVERSOLE for ORCAS ISLAND HEALTH CARE DISTRICT ||| In alignment with its strategic plan, Orcas Island Health Care District wants to make sure that members of our community know that language is not a barrier to care at Island Health Primary Care – Orcas. Interpretation by phone
Inslee | Veterans Day, electric heat pumps, affordable health plans, election results
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Washington state celebrates Veterans Day The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs 2022 Veterans Day poster. Friday, Nov. 3, is Veterans Day and the 104th anniversary of Armistice Day concluding World War I. The United States Congress officially recognized the holiday in
Sheriff’s Report | November 2 – 8, 2022
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 22-008005 Harassment 05:56:49 11/02/22 A Deputy responded to a report of Harassment in Friday Harbor. Two businesses requested a person trespassed from their businesses. There was no probable cause for the crime of harassment and the person was issued
Letter to Editor | Thank you to all the A*OK supporters
||| FROM SUSAN SINGLETON, BROOK MEINHARDT, DANNA KINSEY for ART FOR ORCAS KIDS ||| Our Art for Orcas Kids Program is gearing up for another fun-filled holiday GiveOrcas campaign and we are reflecting back to our early beginnings and our amazing gifts along the way. We want to say a
The connection between Veterans Day and the Number 11
||| FROM DICTIONARY.COM ||| November 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring all military veterans and originally commemorating the end of World War I. It’s marked on 11/11, an interesting date with a bit of history associated with its numbers. Why is Veterans Day 11/11? World War I was a massive
Book by local author explores whether our nation can remain one country
||| FROM DAVID TURNOY ||| I want to bring a new book to your attention. For years Dr. John Geyman of Friday Harbor has been writing books and pamphlets listing the ills of our current medical system while promoting the improvements we would see in a single payer Medicare-for-All system.
Community Resource Center expresses deep appreciation for our veterans
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTROUT for COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| With Veterans Day celebrated across our nation on November 11, our country gives thanks to veterans who honorably served their country. The month of November is a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our veterans and military families have made. Orcas
Larsen statement on Veterans Day
|||FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| EVERETT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, released the below statement to commemorate Veterans Day: “Today, a grateful nation pauses to honor the women and men who have served in the military, including the more
‘Occam’s Razor’ | Our island, our world through the eyes, pen of S.C. Watson
Welcome to our weekly feature, Occam's Razor, from local artist S.C. Watson.
Latest General Election tally
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY ELECTIONS ||| November 8, 2022 General Election Last updated on 11/10/2022 5:10 PM Number of Precincts 23 Number of Registered Voters 14,635 Total Ballots Counted 11,194 Estimated Ballots Left to Count 50 Next Ballot Count On 11/14/2022 5:00 PM Last Tabulated 11/10/2022 5:10 PM Voter
Senior Center shares upcoming class schedule
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Silver Swans Virtual Ballet with Emily Anton by Zoom, Wednesdays from 11am-12pm Join Emily Anton for Silver Swans, an hour of basic and gentle ballet for older adults on Wednesdays, 11am-12pm by Zoom. Improve your mobility, posture, stability, and balance with
It’s time for the 3rd Annual Gingerbread Contest
||| FROM FUNHOUSE COMMONS ||| Let the games begin! The Third Annual Gingerbread House contest, sponsored by The Funhouse Commons & Island Market is back once again this year! Holiday fun for ALL AGES and levels of skill, with cash prizes! There will be 4 categories: ADULTS (ages 18+); TEENS (ages 13-17) KIDS (ages
Final (?) COVID bulletin from State Health Dept.
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Note to subscribers: In coordination with the end of the COVID-19 emergency proclamations and state of emergency on Oct. 31, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is discontinuing the weekly COVID-19 Bulletin. Today's edition will be the final one published. You can visit doh.wa.gov for information
Latest election results from SJC Elections
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY ELECTIONS ||| November 8, 2022 General Election Last updated on 11/09/2022 5:33 PM Number of Precincts 23 Number of Registered Voters 14,635 Total Ballots Counted 9,131 Estimated Ballots Left to Count 2,100 Next Ballot Count On 11/10/2022 5:00 PM Last Tabulated 11/09/2022 5:33 PM Voter
Statement from Rick Larsen on initial general election returns
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF REP. RICK LARSEN ||| BELLINGHAM – Rick Larsen released the following statement today following initial general election returns: “This seat belongs to the voters, and I am humbled that they entrusted me with its care for two more years. Serving my family, friends and neighbors in Northwest
