Here’s a thought…
“Reality whistles a different tune underwater.”
TOM ROBBINS
Guest Opinion: Where Has OPALCO’s Credibility Gone?
-- by Tom Owens -- When I came here some 22 years ago, OPALCO was widely viewed as a vital and credible part of our community. OPALCO was supplying their electricity without a lot of fan fare. The Board was made up of long time members who easily got re-elected
Last Alarm for Fire Chief Steve Marler; Loud Shirts and a Potluck
Memorial: Saturday, February 27, Noon - 4 p.m., at Station 31 Fire Station, 1011 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor -- from Sheila Harley, SJC Fire District 3 -- It is with deepest sorrow that we at San Juan District 3 Fire Department inform you of the passing of our beloved Fire Chief,
The Concerto Project Hosts Dinner & Presentation in Seattle for Capital Campaign
-- from The Concerto Project -- Mount Baker Farm has facilities already in place to start up the Concerto Project's two-year residential program. The Concerto Project, an Orcas Island nonprofit with the mission “to provide young adults on the autism spectrum with the vocational, social, and practical skills
Who Is Bernie Sanders and Why is He Running for President?
-- from Sharon Abreu -- Bernie Sanders, Vermont Senator and candidate for U.S. President On Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound, supporters of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign will host an event, free and open to the public, called “Who Is Bernie
Artists Invited to Submit ‘Natural World’ Media for March Exhibit
-- from Ann Jones -- Local visual artists are invited to submit their work to the next Orcas Center Gallery Show which will take place in both the Lobby and the Madrona Room. Organized by the Visual Arts Committee, this exhibit will showcase nature ‘The Natural World: Land, Sea and
Sheriff’s Report: February 10 – 16, 2016
February 10, 2016 16-000660 Citizen Dispute 07:40:55 02/10/16 A Deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a citizen dispute. The reporting party was upset with an eviction notice that he received and thought that his landlord went into his room. 16-000661 Recovered Stolen Property 08:04:20 02/10/16 Deputy took a
Chekhov Siblings Resurrected, Outrageously, in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”
-- a review by Margie Doyle -- Cassandra (Lesley Liddle) warns Nina (Adia Dolan), Masha (Luann Pamatian), and Spike (Chris Dalla Santa) What does it say about a play when the pinnacle of hilarity among dozens of riotously funny scenes is when two competitive sisters dissolve in each
Sheriff Answers Criticism in OPALCO Employee’s Assault
-- by Courtney Oldwyn for the San Juan Journal -- Assaulted at gun point in the middle of the night in his home on Orcas island last week, Josh Mayson and his family are still reeling over the fact that a sheriff’s deputy didn’t arrive to investigate until 8:30 a.m.
Bookworms: Bust Out of Your Winter Cocoons
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10AM to 2PM at the Public School Cafeteria -- from Leif for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- Call this edition of the February event our “Massive, End-of-Winter & Pretty-much-Spring-already” Book Sale. No more cuddling up in front of the fire, the North winds
SJ Council to Hold Special Meeting with National Representatives’ Staff
-- from Sue Kollett for the San Juan County Council -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting for the purpose of meeting with staff of our federal representatives: Joseph Downes, Ann Seabott and Thomas Boucher. The meeting will be held on
Our Representatives Report: Inslee Signs Order Bringing Kids to the Big Table
Inslee announces transformative changes to children’s services -- from Lisa Harper, Governor's Office -- OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today signed an executive order that sets in motion a transformative new structure for delivering services to the children of Washington state. Inslee intends to work with the Legislature to create
Caucus? Primary? Delegates? Convention? LWV Clarifies Presidential Procedure
-- from Clare Kelm, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- This is a presidential election year so the election process is different than during other years. Prior to the November 8, 2016, general election, Washington voters can participate in the party caucuses, the Presidential Preference Primary election, and
Library Board to Convene Special Expansion Meeting
Tuesday February 23 at 8:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh -- The Library Board is having a special meeting Tuesday February 23 at 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Library to discuss the building expansion.
Romance of a Mass Engages the Orcas Choral Society
-- by Lynn Baker for the Orcas Choral Society -- The title page of the Missa Solemn in C lists the instruments in its orchestra. After almost 200 years and more than 5,000 miles, a choral mass with orchestra composed in 1826 near Prague will come to life,
Community Reward for Information on Criminal Violence Against OPALCO Apprentice
-- from Suzanne Olson, Public Relations Administrator for OPALCO -- During the early morning hours of February 9, 2016, a newly hired Apprentice Lineman was held at gunpoint in his home on Orcas Island. The assailant made threats against his safety and that of his family. The following day, death
Hawaiian HAPA Group Heads to Orcas Center Stage
Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 pm with Burgers & Brew before the show at 5:30 pm. -- from Artha Kass -- The HAPA name reflects the diverse backgrounds of its musicians and the mix of cultures that converge in Hawai‘i. Brilliant guitarist Barry Flanagan has been the guiding force of HAPA since
