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
Statement From Inslee Regarding Potential Repeal of DACA
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued this statement following media reports that the president tomorrow may announce a repeal of the DACA program in six months. "While we remain relentless in our efforts to keep these young people home, the real solution is for Congress to act immediately to pass
New School Para-educator Former Children’s House Lead Teacher
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Meet our new Para-educator, Katie Wlaysewski (pronounced vla-shev-skee). She is a proud native of Butte, Montana and grew up in a large family as the middle child of six. She has lived and worked in many places over the years, such
Letter to Editor | Thumbs Up on Summer Junior Sailing Lessons
-- from Hannah Tuson-Turner, Youth Sailing Captain -- Summer junior lessons went well this year with excellent staff, new classes, and record attendance. Returning this year for his fourth season as an instructor but his first time as the head instructor was Wylie Kau. Wylie graduated from Orcas HS in
Whale Museum’s Summer Lecture Series | Whales & Shipping
Thursday, September 7, 6:30 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum’s Summer Lecture Series continues with Whales & Shipping: How the Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program is working to reduce the impact of vessel traffic on whales in the Salish
Six-week Dream Group Starting Up
September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 23, 30, 7 - 9 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Nancy Ayer -- In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed: Then he openeth the ears of men and sealeth their instruction.
The Agony and Anguish of Unrelenting Resistance
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- I have a client, Max, who in this moment finds himself in a life that is unmanageable. Regardless of where he is--at work, at home, in his truck driving between home and work--he is facing what feels like cataclysmic consequences. It is like he is
Inslee Declares State of Emergency in all Counties Due to Wildfire Concerns
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee tonight proclaimed a state of emergency in all counties across Washington state due to growing wildfire concerns. "Current weather forecasts predict continuing elevated temperatures throughout the state for the next seven days, providing hot and dry conditions, that, combined with the
New Speech / Language Pathologist Brings 18 Years Experience to School District
-- from Cathy Ferran for Orcas School District -- Anne Auckland is the new Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) for the Orcas Island School District. She is excited to be here. Anne has been an SLP for 18 years. During that time, she has primarily worked as an SLP in
Sigh… Elwha Out | Updated: Back in Service
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Sunday, September 3, 9:20 a.m. Necessary repairs to the Elwha have been completed and the vessel [returned] to service with the 9:35 a.m. departure from Anacortes. This will restore full, 5-boat service to the route and all sailings will sail as scheduled. Please see
Top Off Long Weekend With Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous
Monday - Wednesday, September 4 - 6, Deer Harbor Marina -- from Steve McKenna -- The 16th annual Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous is happening September 4th, 5th and 6th. It’s a gathering of classic wooden boats at the Deer Harbor Marina where you’re free to walk the docks and
EDC Invites Entrepreneurs to Participate in Business Plan Competition
Entrepreneurs can bring their business ideas to the next level in the third annual EDC Launch San Juan Islands business plan competition, created by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and sponsored by local businesses. Participants will receive instruction in business planning and marketing, plus follow-up mentoring—and some will
Sheriff’ Report | August 23 – 29, 2017
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- August 23, 2017 17-005766 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 10:49:46 08/23/17 A Deputy spoke with a Decatur Island resident on 08/23/17 regarding a dispute with a neighbor. No formal enforcement action was required. A report was completed. 17-005771 Harassment 13:21:20 08/23/17 A Deputy spoke with
Keep an Eye Out for Atlantic Salmon to Assist Lummi Nation
-- from Nick and Sara Jones -- The Lummi Nation small-boat fleet is coming to San Juan County to mop up escaped net-pen Atlantic Salmon. Tribal fisher-folk have been working for a week in the waters surrounding Cypress Island to remove these non-native fish from our environment. Now the fleet
Guest Opinion | Say No to Longview Coal Terminal
-- from Michael Riordan -- (Reprinted in part with permission of Seattle Times) The state Department of Ecology will soon make an important permitting decision that could well pit Washington state against the federal government. The proposed Millennium Bulk Terminal-Longview project must obtain a Clean Water Act Section 401 permit
Make Your Own Blend at Wine Workshop
Sunday, September 17, 5 - 7 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Barbara Bentley -- Join the Friends of the Orcas Library at wine-blending workshop. Led by Jocelyn Bentley-Prestwich, from Cathedral Ridge Winery, workshop participants will create their own blends. Starting first with a tasting of varietals from Hood River and the
Texas Pets Need Towels, Blankets, Leashes
-- from Toby Brown -- I am collecting towels, fleece blankets, and leashes for the dogs and cats of south Texas. FedEx has agreed to ship 5 large dog crates full of towels to the San Antonio animal care services who is distributing them along the Texas coast to shelters
