Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Poem: Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
-- by Linda Pastan -- A tree beside the synagogue atones of all its leaves. Within the ram’s horn blows and sins come tumbling down to rest among old cigarettes and handkerchiefs. My sins are dried and brittle now as any leaves and barely keep me warm. I have atoned
Entry Forms Now Available for the Trashion Fashion Show
-- from Linda Peth for the Orcas Grange -- Trashion Fashion Show entry forms are now available on the Orcas Island Bulletin Boards at the Post Office, in Templin's (Ray's) Square, on the south side of Island Market, Country Corner Laundromat, and Deer Harbor Marina. Contact the Grange e-mail orcasislandgrange@gmail.com
Guest Column: Bringing the City to the Woods
-- by a 20-something naturalist-- Last month marked the end to my third year out here on Orcas. These past three years have been a formative transition for me from the proverbial adolescence to adulthood and I express the deepest gratitude for all of those who have honored and assisted
Guest Column: Celebrating International Day of Peace
-- by Sharon Abreu -- On this International Peace Day, I'm thinking about all those who have lost their lives in violence in the U.S. and around the world, and those who will lose their lives today as a result of violent conflict. And I'm pondering what it is to
The Concerto Project for Young Adults with Autism Launches Much-Needed Transition Program in Pacific Northwest
-- from The Concerto Project (concertoproject.org) -- The Concerto Project (www.concertoproject.org) launches campaign to purchase Mount Baker Farm and begin two-year program for young adults with autism The Concerto Project was begun in 2013 to create a much-needed living and learning residential transition program in the Pacific Northwest.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Chili Cookoff Success
-- from Jennifer Pietsch & Jim Biddick, Event organizers The 4th Annual Chili Cook-off is in the over and once again the island came through. The event netted $1,664.41 for the Holiday Giving tree. We couldn’t have done without all of you who braved the weather to come out and
San Juan County Health Offers Flu Shots
-- from San Juan County-- In Friday Harbor, Orcas and Shaw Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering influenza immunization clinics at their Friday Harbor office (145 Rhone Street) on: September 24, 2015, 1:00pm-4:30pm
The Gallery Hosts New Show and Courtyard Sale
-- from The Gallery -- The Gallery, across North Beach Road from Enzo's Come to The Gallery in Eastsound to enjoy an exciting and varied new show of original art work including figurative, still life and landscape paintings, some serene and some a bit edgy. It is a
Become a Vikings Business Booster!
-- from Justin Paulsen -- A huge thank you to the local businesses who have responded this year to our Booster Club Business Sponsorship program. I could just list them here... But lists are boring, so I thought we should recognize them individually. Over the next few weeks we will
Roger Sherman to Speak on the Harmony of the Spheres
-- from Orcas Currents -- Roger Sherman On Thursday, September 24, Orcas impresario Roger Sherman will treat islanders to an Orcas Currents lecture on “Harmony of the Spheres: the Music of the Cosmos.” Encompassing music, mathematics, nature, science and history, his multifaceted presentation will begin at 5:30 pm
‘Gimme Shelter’ — League of Women Voters Looks at Housing Problems
Monday, September 21 at Noon at the San Juan Island Grange -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands -- The Housing situation in San Juan County is the focus of the League of Women Voters San Juans' panel on Monday Affordable housing is
Larsen Stands Firm With Planned Parenthood
Larsen family story exposes lies that Planned Parenthood opponents continue to spread despite the facts. -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, on Sept. 18voted against a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood, a move that would take away preventive health care for
Ferries Start Fall Schedule this Sunday, Sept. 20
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Ana/SJs/Sidney - Fall Schedule Begins Sunday, Sept. 20 Beginning Sunday, Sept. 20, the fall sailing schedule goes into effect. In keeping with previous fall schedules, drivers and passengers should note the San Juan Islands will be served by four vessels with one daily round-trip
Another Fifth Season of Farm Freshness for the Schools
-- by Ashley Randall, Farm to Cafeteria Coordinator -- Volunteers Ryan Morris, Betsy Wilson, Joan Fletcher, Merry Bush, David & Geri Turnoy, Edith Thomsen, Colleen Stewart and Jane Wilson made quick work of everything! Saturday morning, September 12th, marked the sixth Farm to Cafeteria Program Fifth Season event
Sheriff’s Report: September 9 – 15, 2015
September 9, 2015 15-005464 Wanted Person 09:51:45 09/09/15 Lopez Island Deputies arrested a wanted person on 09/10/15. The person was arrested for a California felony warrant. The subject was subsequently transported to the San Juan County jail to await extradition to California. 15-005470 Animal at Large 14:46:49 09/09/15 A Lopez Island Deputy
Help OIEF Bring Art Classes to our Public Schools
-- from Janna Carter for the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) -- A - OK brings the comfort and creativity of art to school students The Orcas Island Education Foundation is sponsoring a wrapping paper fundraiser, set to kick-off the week of September 21, 2015. The proceeds from
