Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
A Poem: The Vocabulary of My Daymares
--by Jens Kruse -- Alternative facts. Fake news. Very dishonest people. Enemies of the people. American carnage. Mexican rapists. Infesting. Animals. Fake news. Very unfair. Trade war. Easy to win. Canadians burnt down the White House. The EU is our foe. Germany is our foe. Great Britain is our foe.
County Council and Planning Commission to Meet on Political Signs, Shoreline Plan Order and Housing/Population
Friday July 20, 2018, Joint Planning Commission and County Council Meeting at the Council hearing room at 55 Second St, Friday Harbor -- from San Juan County Government -- At 9 a.m. on July 20, 2018, there will be a joint Planning Commission and County Council public hearing and special
Eastsound Planners Grapple with Development
-- by Margie Doyle, updated July 18 -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee members, from left, Charles Toxey, Brian Wiese, Yonatan Aldort and co-chair Margaret Payne The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee managed to pack in reviews of projects affecting Eastsound from the long-planned Streetscape designs
Brigid Ehrmantraut Graduates Princeton Summa Cum Laude
-- from Moana Kutsche -- Brigid Kathleen Ehrmantraut graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University on June 5. She is a 2014 graduate of Orcas Island High School, and attended Salmonberry School. Brigid concentrated in Classics and earned a certificate in Medieval Studies. She received both the John H. Keaney
Food Co-op’s Third Thursday Recipient is Funhouse Commons
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Two years ago, Orcas Food Co-op launched a Community Shopping Day program called “3% Thursdays.” On the third Thursday of each month 3% of the gross receipts of Orcas Food Co-op are donated to pre-selected community organizations. Last month, 3% Thursday
County Fair Issues Last Call for Island Writers
-- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- Still hear that beat? That should have been the quickening heart rate of all you Island Writers preparing your entries to the drum beat of the 2018 “Rockin’ the Salish Sea” San Juan County Fair. But wait, it’s not too late.
Rep. Larsen Blasts Trump-Putin Summit
-- from Amanda Munger for Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s meeting with President Putin in Helsinki on July 16: “Last week I said that President Trump should cancel his
Letter to Editor | The Sheriff’s Office – From the Inside Out
-- from Jeff Asher, Candidate for Sheriff -- In this election I am running “for” rather than “against.” My 30+ years in the Sheriff’s Office has educated me about the law and the community. I have a passionate vision how to best serve San Juan County. I want to know
Funhouse Commons Seeks Program Director
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse, a youth focused community center, is looking for a Program Director. The Program Director is responsible for leading staff; creating and coordinating exciting programs for kids; developing volunteers; and acting as a community representative. The Program Director has strong organizational,
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Return to Concert on the Green
Sunday, July 22, 5 - 7 p.m., Village Green -- from Anita Orne -- The Sunday Concerts on the Village Green in Eastsound have been a treasured island tradition for nearly two decades. Thanks as always to founder, coordinator, and impresario Leslie Seaman, Season 19 has already proven an astounding
State Revokes Certification of Former San Juan County Detective
-- from Tamara Greene for County Prosecutor's Office -- On June 26, 2018, The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission revoked the certificate of former Sheriff Detective Stephen Parker. Mr. Parker, whose last known address is in Fort Myers, Florida, did not return to Washington State to contest the charges against
Wildland Fire Strikes San Juan Island National Historical Park
-- from Brandon Cadwell for San Juan Island National Historical Park -- On Sunday, July 15th, 2018, an historic weapons artillery demonstration caused a wildland fire at American Camp within San Juan Island National Historical Park. National Park Service personnel called 911, and San Juan Fire District #3 responded. The
Join Outdoor Tai Chi in Sara’s Garden
Wednesdays, 6 - 7 p.m., Outlook Inn -- from Robin Kucklick -- Outdoor Tai Chi practice classes are being held Wednesday evenings from 6 - 7 p.m. at Sara's Garden behind the Outlook Inn. Classic Yang style Tai Chi is being taught by Robin Kucklick who was a long time
Meet the Candidates at Eagle Forum
Friday, July 20, 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter for Eagle Forum -- This coming Friday night, you will have the opportunity to hear from six candidates running in the primary election. Attending the Candidate Forum, sponsored by Eagle Forum of SJC, are: District Court Judicial candidates Steve Brandi and
Renowned Photographer To Share Rarely Seen Images
Tuesday, July 17, 6 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- The Orcas Island Library brings renowned photographer Federico Busonero for a presentation in the Library’s reading room. Commissioned by UNESCO, Federico Busonero undertook three extensive journeys through the West Bank of the Occupied Palestinian Territory,
Flotsam and Jetsam: Immigration is Natural
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Island Tourist Elk, photo courtesy of Walt Corbin Yet again Orcas Island is beset with immigrants that despoil the natural vegetation, leave stool everywhere, and have little regard for local traffic laws. No, I’m not referring to 4th of
