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
Orcas Currents Lecturer Barry Barish Wins Nobel Prize
-- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- Caltech Professor Emeritus Barry Barish, who delivered an engaging Orcas Currents lecture on the subject in July 2016, has just been awarded a share of the 2017 Nobel Prize in physics for his crucial contributions to the discovery of gravity waves. These
Eastsound Planning to Dig Deep into Comp Plan
Thursday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) is scheduled to devote half its time its Comprehensive Plan Recommendations. Approval of the minutes and a report from County Councilman Rick Hughes will open the meeting,
Larsen Calls on Congress to Save Lives, Prevent Gun Violence
-- from Congressman Rick Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement urging Congress to take action on legislation to prevent gun violence: Thoughts and prayers can comfort, lend strength, and help heal – but they cannot prevent gun violence. Gun safety legislation can, specifically by:
Funhouse Commons on 2017 Green Home Tour
-- from Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse is excited to be one of the Orcas Island stops during the 2017 Green Home Tour this October 7th. Hosted by the San Juan Islands Conservation District, the tour provides a first hand look at the latest green technologies that increase energy and
Hearing Examiner Denies Propane Storage Permit
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Hearing Examiner has decided to deny the Conditional Use Permit requested by Inter-Island Propane to install a 30,000 gallon propane tank and distribution center at the corner of Seaview Street and Aeroview Lane. The 30-page decision may be found at: PCUP-17-0018_Interisland Propane
Governor Responds to Transfer of 1M Atlantic Salmon
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz today responded to Cooke Aquaculture’s plan to transfer 1 million Atlantic salmon smolts from Rochester to an existing net pen in the Puget Sound. “We are very concerned about Cooke Aquaculture’s plan to
Whale of a Show Returns, Forever Young
-- by Ayn Gailey, Orcas Issues staff reporter -- [metaslider id=55564] Whale of a Show is a great community tradition, showcasing the children of Orcas Island and their performing arts talent. Spearheaded by Didier Gincig at Orcas Center, this year’s annual event was shared with a full house of parents,
Three Opportunities to See Miró Quartet Next Week
-- Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Think you don’t like classical music? You will have three very affordable opportunities (four, if you’re old enough) to discover it just might be OK. Come hear the internationally renowned Miró Quartet in unusual settings on and around Orcas next
OPALCO Open House: Community Solar, Communications, Long-Term Planning
-- by Susan McBain -- OPALCO held its annual Open House for members at the Orcas Senior Center on September 28. General Manager Foster Hildreth, Manager of Operations and Engineering Russell Guerry, and Rock Island Executive VP Gerry Lawlor were accompanied by OPALCO board members Winnie Adams and Mark Madsen
Help Odd Fellows Pick a Halloween Movie
-- from Tom McDonough for Orcas Odd Fellows -- Join the Odd Fellows for two free Halloween movies ... twice the horror ... twice the laughs. Help pick the the Odd Fellows Halloween Movie for Saturday October 28!. The first movie is Saturday, October 28, 6 p.m. at the Odd
County, Montessori Awarded HUD Block Grant
-- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County and the Orcas Montessori School are pleased to announce the award of a Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block grant in the amount of $436,000. This grant will fund the expansion project at the Orcas Montessori School. The County
Give Input on Comp Plan at Island Market Pop-up and School Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 3 all day at Island Market, workshop 6-8 p.m. at Orcas School CAFETERIA -- from San Juan County Communications -- The Department of Community Development will be hosting events to solicit public input on the County’s Comprehensive Plan vision, values, and priorities. The public is encouraged to attend
Letter to the Editor: Whale of a Show Success!
-- by Didier Gincig -- What a fun show it was! My heart felt so open the entire time because of what I witnessed on stage and backstage. Children shared their own creations with joy; groups of children relied on each other; enthusiastic older children congratulated younger children; younger performers--with
Give Toasty Winter Warmth for Island Kids
-- from Anna Vedder -- Please make a hat (or two). Each fall many children on our island pause before going outside to recess for fear of the cold. They lack hats, scarves, mittens, or gloves to keep them warm. Beautiful Hands invites you, the generous Orcas community, to join
Ferry Alert: Schedule on Phone Application Incorrect
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/Ferries-- The WSDOT phone app is currently posting an incorrect sailing schedule. Please see the current/correct sailing schedule at: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/pdf/2017Fall.pdf This alert was sent on 10/1/2017 at 8:59AM to subscribers of the following routes: Anacortes / Sidney B.C. (Victoria) Anacortes / San Juan Islands Port
Letting Go of the Belief That There is a Guarantee
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I recently read an article about His Holiness the Dalai Lama, written by Stephan Talty. Stephan describes the life of this man - how he was taken away from his family early in his childhood, how he had to study and meditate, and live a
