Comfy home, good health care, freedom to worship as you please, good schools and a safe community? Is there a feeling of pride when we declare we are American? Do we appreciate the liberties we have as Americans? There is an American Spirit, a way of honor in our DNA. We are driven to hard work, pride and compassion.

San Juan County Republicans will spend 2014 concentrating on elections and ballot issues protecting our American Way of Life.

San Juan County Republicans will host Reagan Weekend Events March 7 and 8 on San Juan Island, Orcas Island and Lopez Island.

Bill Bryant, Seattle Port Commissioner will speak on “What American Liberty Really Means”. Other WSRP leaders will be attending including Vice Chair Luanne VanWerven, National Committee Woman Fredi Simpson, National Committee Man Jeff Kent and Snohomish County State Committee Man Jim Donner. Plans for 2014-2016 election cycles will be discussed while enjoying good food and fun.

Reagan Weekend events:

• Friday, March 7 at 5 p.m: Speaker Bill Bryant, Seattle Port Commissioner, “What American Liberty Really Means.” Includes dinner, speaker, silent auction, dessert auction, history trivia, at the Blue Water Grill, Friday Harbor, $50 per ticket, RSVP to 378-4738.

• Saturday, March 8 at noon: Lunch and speaker, Lopez Community Church, 91 Lopez Road, $20 per ticket, RSVP to 468-2043.

• Saturday, March 7 at 4 p.m.: Coffee and speaker, Mamie’s Boardwalk Café, Orcas Ferry Landing, donations appreciated, RSVP 376-2971.

Michelle Loftus

San Juan Island