Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Letter to Editor: Praise Prius People
-- from Tom Owens -- While driving around the island, I have noticed lots of Prius vehicles. The owners seem to have their noses pointed slightly upward. Perhaps the driver’s seat is designed to lean back a bit. I have also seen a VW TDI with a big arrow on
San Juan First County in Nation to Adopt “Leave No Trace”
-- from Ingrid R. Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Eight months ago the County Council passed a resolution making San Juan County a voluntary Leave No Trace Area to facilitate the protection and preservation of our natural environment for all people- current and future generations. San Juan County is
Reserve Now for Wills and Estate Planning Workshop
Friday, June 26, 2 - 4 pm, Emanuel Parish Hall -- from Kate Long -- OICF will host Anthony McCormick of Seattle's Perkins Coie Law Firm (perkinscoie.com) to present a "Wills and Estate Planning" workshop to the Orcas community on Friday, June 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the
UUF Schedules Flower Communion
Sunday, June 14, 11:30 a.m., Cascade Lake Picnic Shelter -- from Suzanne Olson -- All are welcome Flower Communion with the Rev. Barbara Gilday Summer Picnic with music by Sharon Abreu & Mike Hurwicz Please bring some flowers to help us celebrate our annual flower communion. There will be a brief service
“Garden of the Absurd;” Must Be Time for Solstice Parade
Saturday, June 20, at noon in Eastsound -- from Michael Budnick -- Photos: Bob Friel Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 17th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday June 20th at noon in Eastsound. The theme this year is “Garden of the Absurd.”
Guest Opinion: Make a Difference in a Child’s Life
-- by David Turnoy -- Several weeks ago, a documentary called "Minor Differences" was shown at our local theater. An Orcas resident made this film, and it tells the story of five different young men who ended up in jail as teenagers The filmmaker kept in touch with these young
Steward San Juans’ Natural “Hot Spots”!
Special “Leave No Trace” Training June 17 & 18 on San Juan and Lopez Islands -- from Dona Wuthnow, Director, County Parks and Recreation -- On October 7, 2014, San Juan County became the first County in the U.S. designated as a voluntary “Leave No Trace” Area as the County
Calling Grandparents, Fictive Kin, and Relatives Raising Children
Sunday, June 14, 4 p.m., Orcas Christian School Playground -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Are you raising or deeply involved with the care of someone else’s child? It is well known that raising children comes with its challenges; but raising someone else’s child comes with a unique set of struggles of
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 13
-- from Jan B-Smith -- Pictured in photo: Katie Wilkins, Kim Bryan, Bella French, Dan Vekved, Liz Taylor, Becki Day, Bob O’Connell, Annette McCullough, Erin Corra, Sara Waugh and Gregory Maynard Leadership San Juan Islands Cohort XI - missing Dave Sather and Jodi Spitalli Thirteen islanders have successfully
Children’s House Coupon Book Offers Savings
-- from Susan Anderson -- Orcas Island Children’s House is selling coupon books, featuring more than $500 in discounts offered by local businesses. Go Orcas! includes nearly 100 coupons (valid through May 2016) featuring savings on dining, entertainment, recreation, retail/gifts, lodging and services. The coupon book was previously published by the Senior
Jami Mitchell Leads Senior Center Non-profit
Jami Mitchell -- by Margie Doyle -- "I love my new job!" Jami Mitchell says unabashedly. She works every day, 25 hours a week as the Senior Center Manager, to be "a support for everything that happens here, from room rentals to programs." She works for the non-profit
Set Your Sights on Ciders and Meads!
-- by Madie Murray -- Admission includes your own commemorative taster glass! Mark your calendars and invite your friends! On Saturday, June 27 at 11 a.m. the big white tasting tent will be perched once again on the Eastsound Village Green alongside the Farmers Market to celebrate the
Adult Softball Begins June 15
Monday, June 15, 6:30 p.m., Buck Park -- from David Turnoy -- It’s time to shake the dust off your glove and start loosening those muscles that tighten up when you sprint to first base. Adult softball begins Monday evening, June 15, at 6:30 on the softball field at Buck Park. It’s a friendly
Orcas Throngs to its Energy Fair 2015
-- by Margie Doyle, updated June 9 at 8 a.m. -- [metaslider id=37345] Kelsy Green and Linda Lyshall of the San Juans Conservation District greet visitors to the Oprcas Island Energy Fair The sun shone brightly as a host of local energy-saving enterprises showed their efforts at the
Love Letters Beyond the Veil Promises to Be a Smash Hit
-- from Artha Kass -- Is there such a thing as that one special person meant just for you? Love Letters Beyond the Veil, a new, autobiographical solo performance piece by Amontaine Aurore, explores this question and takes an entertaining, thought provoking, sometimes searing look at the possibility of soul
Noted Speakers at Annual Economics Luncheon
-- from the San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for the 6th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon with Dr. Hart Hodges, Director of Western Washington University’s Center for Economic & Business Research, and Dr. Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Regional Labor Economist at the State
