Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
Port of Orcas Meeting Re-scheduled for Wednesday
The Regular meeting of the Port of Orcas Commission has been tentatively rescheduled for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Airport Conference Room.
Letter to the Editor: Asher bring Transparency and Community Policing to Sheriff’s Office
-- by Steve Johns-- I am a recently retired law enforcement officer with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, preceded by six years of Police Explorer and a Police Cadet prep work. I write this letter of endorsement for Jeff Asher in his candidacy for Sheriff of San Juan
Inslee Statement on Death of Paul Allen
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee today reacted to the news of Paul Allen's death. "Paul Allen stands as a giant in Washington history for the genius vision that was so important to creating Microsoft with Bill Gates. That he went on to do so much
Letter to Editor | In Support of YES for Homes
-- from Peggy Rhoads -- We will have the chance to vote for the San Juan County Homes Fund in the November 6 election. You may have seen articles and letters online or in print, seen the booth at the Library Fair and at other venues, calling us to vote
Letter to the Editor: Reason to Support Gaylord for Prosecuting Attorney
-- by Art Lange -- I support Randy Gaylord for Prosecuting Attorney because has demonstrated exceptional leadership during his many years in that position. He has continued to advocate for the rights of the members of our community and for environmental protection of our islands. Just two examples: Randy has
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Proposition 1
-- from Cathy Ferran -- I would like to add my support for Proposition 1 on this November's ballot - aka the small (.05%) real estate excise tax (REET) - which will directly support affordable housing in our county. When I moved here 27+ years ago it was hard to
OICMF Presents “Music 101” at the Library
Thursday, November 1, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Linda Slone for Orcas Chamber Music Festival -- “Zoom in” Thursday evening, November 1st, at Orcas Island Public Library for Music 101, a fun and informative video conference session about classical music. Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Aloysia
Inslee Statement Regarding Trump Proposal to Export Coal out of West Coast Military Bases
-- from Office of the Governor -- “This reckless, hair-brained proposal undermines national security instead of increasing it, and it undermines states’ rights to enforce necessary health, safety and environmental protections in their communities. The men and women who serve at our military bases are there to keep our country
Senior Center Sponsors AARP Smart Driver Course
Thursday - Friday, October 25 - 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Americans are healthier. They are living longer. Some seniors are outliving their ability to drive safely by an average of seven to ten years, according to
Letter to the Editor: Carolyn Jewett Shows Judicial Temperament and Wisdom
-- by Cindy Wolf -- In the maelstrom of the political moment it is a pleasure to meet a young lawyer genuinely endowed with a judicial temperament and wisdom born of life experience struggling in the ordinary world. I was at a fundraiser for Washington Attorney General Bob Fergusson when
Guest Opinion: My Baby Died . . . WE DID SOMETHING!
-- by Toby Cooper and Janet Alderton -- The image of one big, powerful whale holding a single tiny deceased calf aloft, her palpable grief literally on worldwide display, has burned itself into our collective memory for good. So many ask, what can we, right here in Eastsound, do about
Guest Opinion | Why is Our County Council Doing Only the “Minimum” for Orca?
-- from Stephanie Buffum for FRIENDS of the San Juans -- At its October 8 meeting, the San Juan County Council missed an important opportunity to make a significant contribution to promote the survival of our precariously endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales. These orcas feed almost exclusively on Chinook salmon,
Letter to the Editor: Another Reason To Support Randy Gaylord
-- by Brian Ehrmantraut -- Randy Gaylord, in addition to his other roles, in our small county serves as our County's coroner and medical examiner. In a small community such as ours, this is a difficult and emotional role, and requires care and empathy to carry out well. I have
Drop Off Contributions for Bonnie Brae’s Traditional Halloween at Islanders Bank
-- from Laurie Michael for Bonnie Brae -- Give at Islanders Bank for Bonnie Brae's treats or Halloween may be full of tricks for you! Islanders Bank will be the drop off location for Halloween Candy Donation drop off for the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, which responds to Halloween
Critical Need for Volunteers for Dental Van
Oct. 30 - Nov. 2 Sign up for your preferred dated and time -- from Jim Biddick -- For the past six years OICF has sponsored the MTI Dental Van serving approximately 120 patients yearly, but with the departure of Dr. Bailey we have lost our dental care for children
Stewardship Network Announces This Year’s Award Winners
-- from Amy M. Nesler for Stewardship Network of the San Juans -- Congratulations to this year’s 2018 Good Steward Award (aka “Finnie”) Winners: Barbara Fulton and Heather Arps from Lopez, Jerry McElyea from San Juan, and Jean Walkinshaw from Orcas. Each island presented the “Finnie” award to local awardees
