Here’s a thought…
“We all live under the same sky, but we don’t all have the same horizon.”
KONRAD ADENAUER
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
Letter to Editor | OPALCO Supports WA I-1631
-- from Foster Hildreth, OPALCO General Manager -- The Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) Board of Directors support renewable power, electric vehicles, carbon reduction and protection of our Salish Sea. Washington’s Initiative 1631 is a step in the right direction to reduce carbon pollution and promote clean energy, despite
Orcas Women’s Coalition Endorses Election Candidates and Issues
-- from Cindy Wolf for the Orcas Women's Coalition (OWC) Orcas Women’s Coalition 2018 Midterm Endorsements Candidates: State Representative, 40th LD – Debra Lekanoff With 20 years of experience in Swinomish government, advocacy for education and drug rehabilitation in Skagit County and Environmental Activism at the state, national and international
Letter to Editor | How Do I Fairly Navigate the Sheriff’s Guild Endorsement?
-- from Jenny Fouquette -- I recently read the endorsement from the sheriff’s guild and am trying to determine the importance of the letter on both sides. It’s very clear the letter was specifically written to show the support for Sheriff Krebs and the lack of support for Sheriff’s Deputy
Letter to Editor | Steve Brandli is Fair, Compassionate, Knowledgeable
-- from Tara Wilding -- In 2011, I was referred to Steve Brandli by another attorney in San Juan County because he was “the best attorney in the County.” I was facing a life threatening divorce with a man that had repeatedly told he would kill me and the details
Got Local Milk?
-- from Krista Bouchey for Coffelt Farm -- Did you know that Orcas Island has its very own certified raw milk dairy? The Coffelt Farm Stewards has four beautiful dairy cows, Marigold, Ginger, Maple and Fergie. These cows are pasture raised year round and get plenty of fresh air and
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Randy Gaylord
-- from Karen Vedder -- My 12 years of service as civil deputy prosecuting attorney in San Juan County gives me a certain perspective on the upcoming election for Prosecuting Attorney. There are key questions voters should ask when deciding who should be Prosecuting Attorney. 1. Does the candidate have
Ferries Need to Reschedule for Safe Service
-- by John B. Vezina, Government Relations Director, Washington State Ferries -- To San Juan County & Anacortes Councilmembers: As you know, we have been without a service relief vessel since spring, when the Elwha, scheduled for the San Juan Islands this summer, was removed from service for emergency steel replacement. This
WSF Announces Temporary Three-boat Schedule
Monday, October 22 - Sunday, November 4 -- from Washington State Ferries -- Beginning Monday, October 22, a temporary three-boat schedule will be implemented on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands’ route. Several vessels are scheduled for necessary maintenance, reducing WSF’s fleet through November 4. Regular service will return on November 5.
Explore Your Family Tree with Free Genealogy Club
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 at the Public Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Interested in researching your family tree? Come branch out with us! The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are
