Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Live From the Met: Tannhäuser
Sunday, November 1, 1:00 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- James Levine conducts Wagner’s early masterpiece Tannhäuser in its first return to the Met stage in more than a decade. We will experience it streaming “Live: in HD” at Orcas Center on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 pm. Today’s
Guest Editorial: A Solution to the Split-Zone Dilemma
--by John M. Campbell -- Exhibit depicting aerial view of split zoning ( red line)at the corner of North Beach Road and Mt. Baker Road To: San Juan County Council, EPRC, Port of Orcas, Orcas Issues, OPAL [and private citizens] Subject: Proposed rezoning of the Port-owned NW corner of
Operation Christmas Child Delivers Joyful Shoeboxes
-- from Meredith Griffith -- This fall islanders are gathering shoeboxes again, packing them with fun goodies and practical sundries for impoverished children overseas as part of Operation Christmas Child. Run by the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, the program creates a simple way for people to celebrate the joy of holiday
East Coast Swing Classes Continue
Monday, November 2, 7 - 9 pm, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, November 2 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will continue our class in East Coast Swing. We will review the
Guest Opinion: Enriching Island Life with Song
-- from Lynn Baker for the Orcas Choral Society -- Young and old. Professional and amateur. Every week, 58 islanders gather at the Orcas Center to sing their hearts out in the Orcas Choral Society. Some make the trip from Lopez or Crane Island. Why? “I love to sing,” said
Five Dead in BC as Whale Watching Vessel Sinks
-- from the Vancouver Sun -- Five British nationals are confirmed dead and one person is missing after a tour vessel from a Tofino whale-watching company sank Sunday afternoon with 27 people on board. Three of the dead were tourists in Canada, while one lived in Ontario and the other
Be a Friend of the Orcas Island Library
-- from the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- You may have noticed things are changing around The Library. But not really. On November 10th, 1731 ten men plunked down 40 shillings (about $10 today) on a table in Nicholas Scull's Bear Tavern, Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin, share No. 3,
School Board Meeting Makes Lively Additions to the Agenda
-- Kahana Pietsch commended as a National Merit Scholar -- by Margie Doyle -- School Board directors (from left, Scott Lancaster, Tony Ghazel and Chris Sutton), turn zinc-copper pennies to "gold" in a hands-on demonstration of applied physics at the school board meeting Amidst the dry but important
Guest Opinion: WSF Option to Increase Long-term Reservations Challenged
-- by Alex MacLeod -- Washington State Ferries held the last of its public meetings on the status of the reservation system on Shaw Thursday evening, and the message delivered -- the same as what they heard on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez, and which they’ve also gotten from the
Local Teen Sailor Off to Nationals
-- from Gray Cope, SJI Sailing Foundation -- Local teen sailor, Perham Black, a sophomore on the San Juan Island Youth Sailing Team, will compete in Norfolk, Virginia for the Cressy Cup October 31st and November 1st this year. Sailing in the full rig Laser Division, Perham is one of
Letter to Editor: Jones Will Work Hard as Parks Commissioner
-- from Alyson Stephens -- Please join me in voting for Deborah Jones for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioner. I have known Deb for many years and appreciate her many talents and her generous spirit. With her experience and abilities, I feel she is the right choice for OIPRD. A mother
County and Prosecutor Named in Improper Conduct Suit
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County, and Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord are the Defendants in a lawsuit accusing them of violations against the Public Records Act. The complaint, filed in Skagit County Superior Court on Oct. 9 states: "This case is about elected officials and public employees conspiring
Join “Honoring Our Ancestors” November 1
Sunday, November 1, 1 -3 pm, Odd Fellows Hall -- from Gretchen Krampf -- As the days grow shorter, our thoughts naturally turn to remembrance. Across many cultures, the autumn season is associated with remembering the departed and honoring their lives. Both the Christian holy days of All Saints Day
Vikings Win Homecoming Game
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=39818] It was a lively and cloudy scene, with spectators filling the grandstands, the Pep Band (helped out by members of the Community Band), led by Darren Dixon, belting out lively tunes, and fans feasting on a barbecue dinner with salmon from Mark and
Letter to the Editor: Heinmiller Will Bring OIFD to Higher Level
-- from Barry Neville -- I believe Wes Heinmiller posses the conviction, skill sets and grasp of priorities, necessary to supervise and lead our OIFD to new levels of superiority. As District 2 Fire Commissioner. he will be genuine benefit for the safety of all Orcas Islanders.
Parade, Pep Rally, Bonfire — and now the Homecoming Game!
Kick-off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Dahl Field -- all photos by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=39792] Last night's parade and pep rally at the Village Green set the stage for an exciting Homecoming Football Game at 1:30 p.m. today at Dahl Field. Boosters of all ages enjoyed the brisk
