Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Locals Show at the Lower
Wednesday Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Lower Tavern -- from Wally Wallrath -- The 90 Days of August Locals Show returns! All islanders, all original and mostly organic, building from synth-folk to punk to black metal. Featuring: 'Fraidy Cat The Splinters Nineteen Eighty D Somnambulist Red Onodrim Door's
Orcas Food Bank Fall Food and Fund Drive Begins
-- by the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- When a family moves to Orcas Island for seasonal work or chance of a better life, loves the community and its openness, the education systems offered and the closeness to nature and water, they’re assured a good chance of staying on
Orcas Food Co-op Members, It’s Time To Vote!
-- by the Orcas Island Food Co-op Election Committee -- Easy way to vote - next time you're shopping at the co-op, pick up a ballot at the Register, vote, and drop it in the ballot box It’s time to elect Directors for open positions on the Orcas
WSF’s Tacoma Back with New Propeller
-- from Lynne Griffith, State Dept of Transportation Asst. Secretary Ferries Division-- Tacoma’s back and looking better than ever! The Tacoma sails again. Photo courtesy of Joe Malono, Bainbridge Island Terminal Superviosr Earlier this week, Tacoma returned to the Seattle/Bainbridge route after four months of maintenance work.[Editor's note:
Homecoming More Than One Game; It’s a Whole Week
-- Submitted by OIHS Student Leadership Class -- Orcas High School students march by class down North Beach Road in a previous Homecoming Parade. Orcas Island High School would like to invite all of our alumni and community members to join in the 2015 Homecoming activities beginning on
County Switches Up Departments
-- by Margie Doyle -- Sam Gibboney, seated at left, speaks to the County Council on Orcas Island in Feb.2012. To her left is former Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy. At its Oct. 20 meeting, the San Juan County Council agreed to proceed with a reorganization of the
A First for the Salish Seed Project
-- from the County Land Bank -- Land Bank Seed Saving project helps Garry Oak Restoration on Turtleback Mountain Our first seed crop from the Red Mill Farm nursery traveled to its new home - Turtleback Mountain Preserve on Orcas Island. A mixture of native grasses and wildflowers,
School Board Retreats to Set Priorities
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island School District Board and administration met on Saturday, Oct. 10 in the afternoon to discuss District priorities for the immediate future. The retreat is a yearly opportunity for them to discuss at some length the opportunities and challenges facing the District. Following
Council May Attend Special Ferry Reservation Meetings
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council may be attending two ferry reservation meetings: on Oct 21, 2015, Wednesday from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at the San Juan Yacht Club on Oct 22, 2015, Thursday from 4 to 6 PM at the Shaw Island Community
Letter to the Editor: Remington Well-Qualified for Fire Commissioner
-- by Tom Averna -- I am endorsing Julie Remington for the Fire Commissioner's position in the upcoming election. Julie is the ONLY candidate with real world fire department experience. She knows how the fire department works. With her on the board of Commissioners it won't be on the job
2016 County Draft Budget Released
-- Employee costs are greatest county expense, Master Plan to be developed -- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- On Monday, October 19, County Auditor Milene Henley and County Manager Mike Thomas will present the San Juan County Council with a preliminary 2016 budget proposal designed to maintain county services
If Trashion is Your Fashion, Don’t Miss the Show!
-- from Linda Peth -- If you missed the entry deadline for the Trashion Fashion Show, not to worry! Whip up an outfit and join in the fun on Saturday October 24 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Grange! Music, songs, laughs, prizes with dessert and beverages to follow.
Rep. Morris to hold “Community Coffee” meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Bellingham -- from the office of Washington House Democrats-- Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) will be hosting an open meeting for constituents to ask questions and give their feedback about what is happening in Northwest Washington and Olympia. “I look forward
Daniel Kammen to Speak on “Getting the Carbon Out”
-- from Orcas Currents -- Dan Kammen, Orcas Currents speaker on Oct. 25, and on San Juan Island at Brickworks on Oct. 23 On Sunday, October 25, internationally acclaimed energy-policy expert Daniel Kammen will deliver an Orcas Currents lecture on “Getting the Carbon Out: Decarbonizing Energy Systems.” His
Food Co-op to Host Food for Change Screening, Potluck
Sunday, October 25, 4 - 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Regina Zwilling, Orcas Food Co-op -- October is National Co-op Month and the Orcas Food Co-op is hosting a community showing of Food For Change, a new film that looks at the current resurgence of food cooperatives in
Orcas Center Presents A Dance Treasure from Moscow
Saturday, October 24, 6:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass, Orcas Center -- Bring the family and come with us to the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow on Saturday, October 24 at 6:30 pm to see Giselle, one of the most well known and cherished ballets in the world. This
