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
County Dems Pen Health Care Resolution Open Letter
David Turnoy Chair, San Juan County Democrats PO Box 95 Eastsound, WA 98245 Oct. 20, 2017 Dear (Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell, Congressman Larsen, or Party Chair Podlodowski): We hope this letter finds you well and busily engaged, as always, in the successful conduct of the people’s business. The San Juan
Letter to Editor | Investing in the Future
-- from Leah Cardinell -- I am writing this letter, first and foremost, as an appreciative alumnus of Orcas Island School District. As a little kid, I was always proud to tell people where I was from. I believe that I felt that way because just being a part of
Coast Guard, Community Leaders Brought Together for Increased Boating Safety
-- from Chuck Dalldorf -- San Juan Islands County Council President Rick Hughes speaking at the Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment Meeting – Provided Photograph At a meeting of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s San Juan Island Detachment last week in Friday Harbor, San Juan Community leaders
EDC Looking to Hire Program Coordinator
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- San Juan Economic Development Council announced a position vacancy for a Program Coordinator to coordinate the development, scheduling, marketing, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of EDC programs, with a focus on trades training programs. Description of Duties and Tasks: Essential duties and
Dreams: Worry or Wonder?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Anxiety is a response to life without control. It also is the response to dreams and imaginings within which we lack control. Worrying is a form of dreaming, isn’t it? When we dream negative scenarios adrenaline courses through our bodies, and the corticosteroids swirl and
Orcas Island Film Festival Recap: “Visages Villages (Faces/Places)
-- a review by Paula Treneer -- from the film "Visages Villages" Released at Cannes last spring to international acclaim, "Visages Villages" by French director Agnes Varda is a glimpse of a celebrated female cineaste of the French New Wave plying her trade and characteristic humor in celebration
James Elser to Speak on “Phosphorus, Food, and Our Future”
Saturday, October 28, 4 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- The element phosphorus is essential for the formation of our genes and bones — and absolutely crucial for thriving agriculture and ecosystems in general. But excess phosphorus runoff from farms, feedlots, and cities often
Salmonberry School to Host Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Laura Black for Salmonberry School -- Salmonberry School is pleased to announce the return of our annual Fall Festival and Potluck on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Live music will be provided by Brograss, Tom
Letter to Editor | School Bond Will Make Essential Repairs, Improvements
-- from Kristen Wilson -- By now you should have your ballot in hand. I am writing to urge the community to approve the upcoming school bond and levy. Both make essential improvements to school areas in poor condition. First of all - we have an award-winning 5th to 12th
County Building Advisors to Meet on Orcas
-- from Lisa Brown, County staff -- The County Building Advisory Council will meet at the County Conference Room at the Orcas Ferry Landing on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. The agenda calls for: 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 29 meeting 2. Lack of Quorum – August 31,
Sheriff’s Report | October 11 – 17, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- October 11, 2017 17-007226 Theft 10:51:22 10/11/17 A citizen reported missing a Day pack. Investigation continues. 17-007230 Accident-HitRun 15:16:47 10/11/17 A Deputy was dispatched to the area of Mt Baker Rd and North Beach Rd for a hit and run of a
OIFF Recap: “The Other Side of Hope”
a review by Jule Treneer Khaled, Syrian refuge, roams the streets looking for hope and his sister There is a game I like to play whenever I watch an Aki Kaurismäki film. At certain moments, if you squint a little, you can imagine you're watching a classic example
Ranker Met with School Administrators to Improve, Enhance Education
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker's Office -- This week, Sen. Kevin Ranker, D- Orcas Island, met with administrators from Anacortes, Bellingham, Burlington-Edison, Lopez, Mount Vernon, Orcas Island, San Juan Island, and Shaw Island school districts to discuss the impacts of HB 2422, the state’s next step in committing more state
The Addams Family – The Musical Live at Orcas Center
Opens Thursday, October 26 - 31, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Beginning October 26, Orcas Center will feature the award winning show The Addams Family - The Musical, on Center Stage with Seattle’s Sam Pettit directing an all-island cast. Bring the whole family
Comp Plan Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Draft/2nd Housing Needs Assessment Draft Available
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The draft Land Capacity Analysis Methodology and the 2nd Draft Housing Needs Assessment are available for public review. Presentations on these documents [were] live-streamed at the following briefings: County Council: October 16, 2017 Planning Commission: October 20, 2017 For more information click here
Park and Ride Nears Completion
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Our contractor, Razz Construction Inc., has reached substantial completion. San Juan County crews placed two layers of chipseal on Orcas Hill Road and throughout the Orcas Village Park and Ride to finish the 2017 paving efforts. Topsoil, mulch and permanent erosion control are
