Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Guest Column: A Life Examined, a Day of Atonement on Yom Kippur
-- by David Kobrin -- This year the Jewish holy day, Yom Kippur, begins Tuesday, September 22nd at sunset, and continues through sunset on Wednesday, September 23rd. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement. Within the Jewish tradition, the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time
Larsen Applauds Grants for Homeless Veterans
-- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Sept. 21] applauded federal grants for two Pacific Northwest organizations in support of their work to prevent homelessness among veterans. Catholic Community Services of Western Washington received $776,000 and the Opportunity Council received $704,000 through
Kids’ Pioneer Clubs This Fall
--by Meredith Griffith -- Island kids from four years through sixth grade are invited to attend weekly Pioneer Clubs at Orcas Island Community Church this school year. Clubs will be divided by age into Skippers (ages four and five); Scooters (kindergarten); Voyagers (first and second grade); Pathfinders (third and fourth
County Council Places Review of Proposed Greenhouse Regulations on Hold
-- from the San Juan County Council -- San Juan County Council Chairman Bob Jarman announced today that he will not calendar any further Council review of the proposed greenhouse regulations until the Dept. of Community Development has had an opportunity to reevaluate the draft regulations, and take into consideration
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
