Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Sheriff’s Report: September 30 – October 6, 2015
September 30, 2015 15-005895 Vehicle Prowl 12:54:21 09/30/15 On 09-30-2015, this Deputy investigated a report of a vehicle prowl on San Juan Island. The reporting party stated that person(s) unknown attempted to steal the vehicle and or steal the stereo. There was damage to the ignition switch and the stereo. Case
FilmFest Review: A Beautiful Young Mind
-- by Paula Treneer -- (Paula Treneer has been an avid film viewer and reviewer for film festivals in Seattle, Abu Dhabi and Berlin. She will review select films of the Orcas Island Film Festival for Orcas Issues. To reviews the Film Festival schedule, go to www.orcasfilmfest.org) OIFF Film Review: “A
Orcas Island School District Board Holds Annual Retreat
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 to 2:30 at Camp Orkila Alumni House -- from the Orcas Island School District -- Notice of a Special Meeting School Board Retreat Saturday, October 10, 2015: Public Meeting: The Alumni House CampOrkila 484 Camp Orkila Road Eastsound, WA Agenda 10:00 am: CALL TO ORDER
Gathering of Art Experts to Discuss Premier Artist Michael Dailey
Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 pm at the San Juan Community Theatre, Friday Harbor -- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Water Meadow by Michael Dailey Enriching the experience of “Michael Dailey: Early Dawn to Late Twilight” at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art,
Fall Festival and Hay Rides: Orkila Traditions
-- from Haley Winchell for YMCA Camp Orkila -- Archery -- one of the many treats of the Orkila Fall Fest Camp Orkila’s Fall Festival and Haunted Hay Ride are on Saturday, October 17th, 2015. Our Fall Festival will be from 1:00-5:30pm. We’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili
Council Prioritizes Shoreline Master Plan
--- from Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County -- The San Juan County Council is continuing their review of draft Shoreline Master Plan (SMP) documents on Monday October 12 in the Legislative Hearing Room, Friday Harbor, WA. The meeting will be streamed live on the County's website. This will
CenturyLink Works with Orcas Issues to Help in Outages
-- by Margie Doyle -- Following the CenturyLink outage (and restoration) on Saturday, Oct. 3, Orcas Issues was told to call the CenturyLink customer service representative should we become aware of any further service interruptions. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, we heard from Orcas Issues' readers that their service had been
Orcas Island Farmers’ Market Moves this Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall --from Jennifer Pietsch -- The Farmers Market moves to the Odd Fellows Hall this Saturday Ahhhh Autumn! The Orcas Island Farmers' Market has made the move to Odd Fellows Hall our autumn home.
Guest Opinion: Overturn Citizens United
-- from David Turnoy -- Billions of dollars in campaign donations are destroying our democracy. Donald Trump proudly admits donating to both major parties so that when he wants a favor, all he has to do is pick up the phone. The Citizens United Supreme Court decision of 2010 and
Lopez-Orcas Vikings: a Win-Win Solution
--Two Islands - One Goal! [Editor's note: The combined Orcas Vikings and Lopez Lobos football team, under head coach Justin Frauston ( https://theorcasonian.com/guest-column-island-cup-on-orcas-includes-lobos ) is a tribute to our school districts and to our county families who find a way to make a challenge into an achievement and a celebration.
OPALCO Schedules October Meet on Lopez
-- from Bev Madan for OPALCO -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8:15 am Thursday, October 15. This meeting will be held at Woodmen Hall, 4102 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island. Members are welcome to address the Board for a maximum of five
DVSAS to Host “Silent Witness Vigil”
Thursday, October 15 at noon, Village Green -- from Eve Batchelder, DVSAS -- Every year during Domestic Violence Awareness, DVSAS of the San Juans sets up silhouettes on the Village Green representing the individuals who have lost their lives due to domestic violence in Washington State. In 2014, 29 men,
OCS Bringing Us a Garage Sale and Clothing Bank
-- from Anna Vast, OCS -- ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MISSION TRIP GARAGE SALE We're beginning to collect items for our huge garage sale on Sunday, October 11. All the money raised will go towards the high school mission trip to the Philippines. You can bring items you wish to donate
That Spurge Laurel Popping Up is Toxic
-- from Judy Jackson, Coordinator, San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Program -- That evergreen, rhododendron-like shrub that is popping up in gardens and woodlands throughout the county is spurge laurel (Daphne laureola). Closely related to the much-admired ornamental daphnes, all parts of this plant are toxic to dogs, cats and humans,
Port of Orcas to Meet Thursday
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 12 noon at Port Office -- from Port Manager Anthony Simpson-- At the Port of Orcas Regular meeting the agenda calls for approval of Sept. minutes, Public Access Time, Airport Manager's Report, Treasurer's Report and Draft 2016 Budget Presentation and Discussion. There will also be approval
Guest Column: The Cancer of Global Warming (cont’d.)
(This is part two of a 2 part commentary. See yesterday’s Orcas Issues for part one) -- by Joe Symons of NegawattMedia.com -- There is only one question that needs to be asked, regardless of your age or occupation. Whether you are a school teacher or administrator, an employee, a
