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“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
WSF Says Traffic Will be Heavy During Thanksgiving Week
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Plan ahead for heavy ferry traffic during Thanksgiving week. The longest lines are expected westbound on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 21, and both westbound and eastbound on Friday morning, Nov. 23, and eastbound on Sunday, November 25. The route will operate on its
School Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 20, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School Board -- The Orcas Island School District Board will meet on Tuesday, November 20, at 5 p.m. in the Orcas School Library. Agenda follows: AGENDA 5:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING – School Library. *1.
Sheriff’s Report | November 7 – 14, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 7, 2018 18-008510 Fraud 12:48:26 11/07/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a report fraudulent activity in Friday Harbor. A report was taken. 18-008513 Wanted Person 14:13:07 11/07/18 A wanted person turned themselves in on a warrant at the Orcas Substation
Orcas News and Views Retrospective: 2012 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2012 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Principal Kyle Freeman addresses the questions our children many ask about Connecticut school shootings in December: https://theorcasonian.com/guest-column-speaking-to-children-about-connecticut/ County Council enacts
SJIMA Celebrates Local Artists Sam Connery, Mary Ann Rock
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is presenting A Celebration for the Community opening December 20, 2018 and running until January 21, 2019. The exhibitions feature the works of local artists Sam Connery and Mary Ann
Health District Has a Contract with Orcas Family Health Center
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) reached another milestone on November 13, signing a contract with one of the island’s two major medical providers, the Orcas Family Health Center (OFHC), for the period January–September 2019. The commissioners’ approval of Resolution 2018-23
Governor Issues Statement on Orca Task Force Recommendations
-- from the Office of the Governor -- "Today my office received the full list of recommendations made by the Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task Force. I thank all members of the Task Force for their comprehensive and diligent work over the past several months. "The resulting process brought
Sometimes: A Poem
--reprinted upon request - - Sometimes things don't go, after all, from bad to worse. Some years, muscadel faces down frost; green thrives; the crops don't fail, sometimes a man aims high, and all goes well A people sometimes will step back from war; elect an honest man; decide they
Share Your Thankfulness With Community at Annual Potluck Dinner
Thursday, November 22, 4:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Didier Gincig for Odd Fellows -- Once again the Odd Fellows will be holding their traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day, November 22, at 4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Odd Fellows request that those attending bring the
Orcas Issues New and Views Retrospective: 2011 Notable Moments
— by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian — 2011 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: New Fire Station opens in Deer Harbor https://theorcasonian.com/letter-to-the-editor-deer-harbor-fire-station-well-done/ Eastsound Streetscape plans grab county attention https://theorcasonian.com/eastsound-review-committee-considers-streetscape-plan/ https://theorcasonian.com/eprc-faces-disappointing-streetscape-developments/ OPAL Community Land Trust
Reminder: Indian Island Health Check-in Tonight
Thursday, November 15, 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- Kwiaht and community scientists of the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invite the public to the ninth annual monitoring report on Indian Island and Fishing Bay, Eastsound’s “window on the sea,” at the Episcopal Parish
Volunteer Event: Turtleback Mountain Preserve
Saturday, December 1, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Turtleback South Trailhead -- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- Meet your new Orcas Stewardship Staff and throw in a little habitat restoration to boot. Join us in the oak restoration units to help plant plugs grown in
Last Call for Food Co-op Community Hero Application Submissions
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- The Orcas Food Co-op’s Community Hero Program serves as an umbrella for “3% Thursdays,” “Register Round Up” and “Coins for Community.” Selected organizations will be the recipient of funds gathered through the following: 3% Thursday: 3% of the gross receipts on
EDC Presents Datapalooza
Wednesday, December 5, 10 a.m. - Noon, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Need more data and information to make knowledgeable decisions about your business or as a community legislator or leader? Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council
Editorial Column: Journalism Reveals Challenges of “Paradise”
--by Margie Doyle -- July 4, 2011 -- Here in the U.S. Heartland (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) I breakfast at the hotel where Casey Anthony's trial continues to fix the imagination of Americans, and senior adults overeat at the free buffet while the kids prance about, anxiously waiting to go
Ferry Alert: Chelan Cancels Shaw and Orcas Departures
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: The M/V Elwha has been cleared for service and will complete the Chelan's final 2 round trips of the day beginning with the 6:30pm westbound sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas. Customers on the cancelled 5:15pm eastbound departure from Orcas to
