Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Paris in New York in February
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Paris Wilson, junior at Orcas Island High School, has been invited to return to play violin with the 2018 Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in February. Selection for the group was by audition. “We processed more than 18,000 nominations this year,” said the Honors
Assessed Value, Levy Rates Notices Mailed
-- from San Juan County News -- The assessor’s office mailed change of value notices on November 1 with 2017 values for 2018 tax calculations. Assessed values represent 100% of market value as best determined by current market data as of January 1, 2017. Many properties increased in value, which
2018 Dog Licenses Available November 15
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- Tucker, a 13-year old black lab with a distinctive skill, received the first dog license of 2018 at the Auditor’s Office. Dog tags will be available for all dogs starting November 15 at eight San Juan County locations. Tucker recently retired from his
Mr. Music: Ken Speck Now a Hall-of-famer
-- from Karen Key Speck -- On Friday, November 3, 2017, Orcas islander Ken Speck received the Indiana Broadcasters Association / Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Richard M. Fairbanks Hall of Fame Award. Orcas Island Bandleader, Philanthropist, Star Trekkie, Percussionist and Realtor Ken was chosen for induction into the Indiana Hall of
Kid-made Art and Wares Wanted
Saturday, November 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Sharon Ho -- It’s that time of year again. The 5th Children's Christmas Market will be taking place the Saturday after Thanksgiving and kindly hosted by Salmonberry School. Located on Henry Road, the Children’s Market will be across
Salmonberry to Hold Teach-in: Buddhism, Tibet, Peace
Friday, November 17, 9 - 3 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Paul Freedman for Salmonberry School -- On Friday, November 17 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at the conference room in the Orcas Public Library, Salmonberry School invites the community to attend a day-long teach-in on Buddhism, Tibet, and
Sheriff’s Report | November 1 – 7, 2017
November 1, 2017 17-007698 Juvenile Problem 11:07:02 11/01/17 A Deputy responded to the Lopez Island School regarding a juvenile complaint. It was determined a distressed elementary student was attempting to leave the school campus without permission. School administration took appropriate measures to keep the juvenile safe. 17-007700 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 13:35:50
Letter to the Editor: School Observes Veterans Day
-- from Tom and Karen Ritter -- A tribute to the military veterans of the United States of America was conducted on Thursday November 9th at Orcas Island Public School. This special event has been conducted for five years and each time it becomes more dramatic and “professional.” Early this
From Keyboard to Cockpit and Back: How One Islander Served His Country
-- by Lin McNulty -- We aren't often aware of what islanders may have done before they arrived on Orcas. Many of us may be familiar with the piano stylings of Ron Myers, who, along with his wife Jo, moved to the island in 1992. His history as a fighter pilot,
Orcas School Honors Veterans’ Service to Our Country
-- by Sam Gailey, Orcas Issues reporter -- Air Force Attorney Tom Fiscus at Orcas Island Schools' Veterans Day assembly, 2017 For 98 years, Americans have remembered those who served our country in uniform by celebrating Veterans Day, and on November 9, at the Orcas Island Schools, students,
Guest Opinion: Public School Employees Union Seeks Wage Support
-- from members of the Orcas Island Chapter of Public Employees Union-- Thank you Orcas Island Community for passing the OISD Bond and Levy, this will provide funding for necessary school improvements! The Orcas chapter of the Public School Employees union is currently in negotiation with the OISD Administration concerning
Additional Flu Vaccination Clinics Scheduled
Wednesday, November 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County Health and Community Services has scheduled additional flu vaccination clinics for the month of November. Walk-in clinic: no appointment necessary: Orcas Senior Center | 62 Henry Rd, Eastsound November
Letter to the Editor: Island Inspiration All-Stars Shine at the Seaview
-- from Pat Littlewood, updated at 9 p.m.-- Once again Anthony the Dancer has produced a splendid dance concert with his All-Star cast of professionally trained dancers, Hailey Averna, Gail Bulletset, Charles Dalton, Jessica Kruger, Tiffany Loney, Aristotle Luna, Samantha Martin, Stephanie Moss and Anwyn Thompson. They were joined by
Perham Black Takes 13th Place in Nation at Cressy Cup
-- from Gray Cope for San Juan Island Sailing Foundation - On October 28 and 29 San Juan County’s Perham “Per” Black, a senior at Spring Street International School competed in the Cressy Cup, considered the United States high school national championships for Laser full rig sailing. The national sailing
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Comes to Orcas Center
Thursday - Saturday, November 16-18, 6:30 p.m.,Sunday, November 19, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Didier Gincig -- Didier Gincig directs a local cast in the family musical, "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" Watch Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Mike Tevee and
How Non-Profits and Service Clubs Help Us
Monday, November 13, 12:30 p.m., San Juan Library -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be holding their membership meeting, which is open to the public, on November 13th at 12:30 in the community room
