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
Join the “The Addams Family” at Orcas Center
-- a review by Margie Doyle -- The cast of "Addams Family" invite you to a dinner party and the GAME -- at Orcas Center, Oct. 26-31 "The Addams Family" is a surprisingly old-fashioned, Main-Street America tale that takes “apple pie” messages like: Never lie to you spouse
Sheriff’s Report | October 18 – 24, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- October 18, 2017 17-007389 Domestic Dispute or Assault 11:51:37 10/18/17 Deputies arrived at a residence in Friday Harbor to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance. The incident was verbal only and no further enforcement action was taken. 17-007397 Controlled Substance Problem
OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett to Retire
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Jim Lett with some of the grandkids in his “crowd.” Orcas Power and Light Co-operative (OPALCO) Board Member Jim Lett has announced his retirement in order to spend more time with his “crowd of grandchildren.” Lett will retire on January 31,
Chamber of Commerce Awards Honor Community “Doers”
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce held its 2017 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26. Besides the usual good food, mingling, door prizes, and information on what’s been happening at the Chamber, the meeting featured the Chamber’s much-anticipated annual awards. Here are
San Juan Historical Park to Apply Herbicides in Habitat Restoration Efforts
-- from Brandon Cadwell for SJI National Historical Park -- The rare Island Marble butterfly has reappeared on the American Camp prairie and elsewhere on San Juan and Lopez islands after more than 100 years. Photo Courtesy of Keith Van Cleve San Juan Island National Historical Park has
Fall Carnival at Community Church
Tuesday, October 31, 5 - 7 pm., Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith McKie Griffith for Orcas Community Church -- The Orcas Island Community Church is all decked out for our annual free Fall Carnival on Tuesday, October 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. As you're trick-or-treating around Eastsound, stop by
Guest Column: Avoiding a Costly Water Leak…….
-- from the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) newsletter -- -- by Paul Kamin, Manager EWUA -- Water for the future is a growing concern on Orcas. I get lots of questions about Eastsound Water’s ability to support the planned growth in our service area. Your Eastsound Water Board and
“Rocks Off the Beach” Project Completed on Shaw Island
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- [metaslider id=56104] Spawning habitat for the surf smelt, a small fish important in marine food webs, just got a whole lot better at a local beach thanks to the hard, and often muddy, work of public service organizations, contractors,
Running Club Continues on Orcas Island
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., throughout the school year -- from Kim Kimple, Orcas Park and Rec -- Every Monday and Wednesday youth runners ranging from 7 - 13 years old lace up in the Orcas Island Park and Recreation office to head out on trail runs throughout the
Letter to Editor | Yes for Bond and Levy
-- from Hilary Canty -- I hope you will join me to vote Yes for both the bond and levy for the school district. Investing in our schools is a solid investment in the future of the island community. The current leadership at the school district is strong and thoughtful.
Shaw Students Shine Statewide With Shake-Out Video
-- from Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- More than 1,300 islanders participated in last week's ShakeOut earthquake exercise -- the most ever. That includes school districts, government departments, businesses, non-profits, families, and individuals. The middle school students from the Shaw Island School won a statewide
Orcas Park and Rec Looking for Running Coaches
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Park and Rec is looking for coaches to join Running Club. Volunteers are needed for short runs throughout Eastsound area trails with youth ages 7-13 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Must be able to pass a background
EDC Offers “Get Paid” Workshop
Thursday, November 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Heritage Bank -- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Success in getting paid is critical to any business. When an entrepreneur’s business is not set up to get paid successfully, or when clients neglect to pay – on time,
Worried About Opioid Addiction?
Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 pm. at Orcas Fire Hall -- from Dr. Vincent Shu -- Dr. Vincent Shu Vincent Shu, MD, will address the opioid painkiller epidemic in his presentation "Early Usage of Acupuncture for Pain Management to Prevent Drug Addiction" at the Eastsound Fire Hall on
Bring Your Animal Art for November Exhibit
Reception Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7 -- from Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- "Why I Love Dogs" artist unknown You are cordially invited to submit your work to the November Orcas Center Show showcasing all animals: "The Animal World: Feathers, Scales, and Fur.” All media
Passing the Torch: Brian Moss Leads Community Church
(Introducing a series of interviews with new community leaders) --by Margie Doyle-- Brian and Stephanie Moss In June, Orcas Island Community Church named Rev. Brian Moss as Senior Pastor. Moss and his family have been on the island for two years, serving as Associate Pastor for Congregational Life
