Here’s a thought…
“The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
County Parks & Fair Calls for Small Works Roster Contractor
-- from San Juan County Communications -- On San Juan County's behalf, Wardell Architects is calling for bids to construct an approximately 1,846 SF office and 420 SF storage shed addition at the Main Building located on the SJC Fairgrounds. The County will utilize the Small Works Roster procedure to receive
Concerned about EWUA Policies and Rates? Attend Special Meeting
-- by Paul Kamin, EWUA General Manager -- The EWUA Board has scheduled a membership meeting for Monday Dec 8th at 6:30 -8:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The meeting will include two topics that have drawn attention recently: EWUA’s Guest House policies; alternative rates structures. This Fall, EWUA
Council Chair Rick Hughes Receives Leadership Award
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 San Juan County Council Chairman Rick Hughes recieved the prestiguous Leadership Award from the Washington State Association of Counties at its recent annual meeting. Chairman Hughes was recognized for his "extraordinary effort in establishing new collaborative partnerships" with other counties in 2014. Chairman Hughes, with the
Auditions for ATOI Winter Play
Thursday, December 4, 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, 2 p.m., The Grange -- from Doug Bechtel -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for its upcoming winter play. Final selection of the play will be made after auditions. The play will be a contemporary comedic farce with
High School Musicians Present First Concert of the School Year
Thursday, December 4, at 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- [metaslider id=33151] Two of Northwest Washington’s highest rated high school music ensembles, the Orcas High School Band and the Orcas High School Strings, will be presenting a “must-hear” performance at Orcas Center on Thursday, December 4, at
Guest Column: Background Check Vote Has Ripples Nationwide
-- by Kathy Sakahara for the League of Women Voters of Washington State -- On November 4, Election Day, over one million Washington voters said yes to background checks for gun sales and other transfers, giving Initiative 594 a landslide victory of almost 20 points. We would like to thank
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Evacuates Orcas Island Resident
-- from Mike Welding, Mike, NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island medically evacuated (MEDEVAC) a diabetic heart attack victim from Orcas Island to Bellingham International Airport for further follow on transportation to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham Tuesday afternoon, November
Bach Seminar
Tuesday, December 2, 12 noon, Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Jan Ehrlichman -- Roger Sherman In preparation for Orcas Choral Society’s December all-Bach concerts, a free Choral Society Pre-Concert Seminar will be held on Tuesday, December 2 at 12 noon at Emmanuel Parish Hall. The Choral Society’s Artistic
Water Users and Board Agree to Better Communication
--by Margie Doyle -- Board calls for Membership Meeting on Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall-- At the Nov. 18 meeting of the Eastsound Water Users Board, a group calling themselves the Concerned EWUA Members met with the EWUA Manager Paul Kamin, Board President
Art Worth Experiencing
-- a review by Terry Johnson, Prof. of Art, retired -- Two recent art exhibitions at the Orcas Center during October and November are deserving of commentary. In October, "EDGE," an invitational curated by Jeffrey Ludwig, presented a number of surprising works by local artists that I found to be
FAA Safety Seminar for Pilots
Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Anthony Simpson, Port of Orcas -- The Orcas Airport will host an FAA safety seminar for pilots at the Eastsound Fire Station on Dec 2, 2014 at 6:30 PM and run until about 8:15PM. This seminar
Electronic Warfare Range in our Backyard? Just Four Days to Comment
Comments Accepted Until Friday, Nov. 28 -- from Adam Ashton for the Tacoma News Tribune -- The Forest Service is extending a public comment period on the Navy’s request to use forestland for electronic warfare training that would benefit a growing fleet of EA-18 Growler jets based at Naval Air
Abreu’s Song Included in Spiritual Progressives’ Album
Sharon Abreu captures Spiritual Progressives with "The Left Hand of God" "Radical Amazement" can be downloaded by members of NSP or by donations to that organization Orcas Islander Sharon Abreu sings on the album, "Radical Amazement," a compilation of songs by various artists, released by the
Councilman Proposes Special Moratorium Meetings
-- from Bob Jarman -- On Nov. 25th the Grange will take up and discuss the San Juan County Council’s proposed moratorium on marijuana producers. Although I was cordially invited to attend to speak in favor of the moratorium, I have declined to do so. It is my opinion that
Pot Growing Moratorium Meeting Adds Speakers
Tuesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange Hall, 152 First Street North, Friday Harbor -- from Boyd Pratt -- San Juan Island Grange #966 is hosting an informational forum on The Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at
10th Annual PlayFest Submissions Now Being Accepted!
-- from Cara Russell and The Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is looking for short play submissions from Orcas Island writers. Whether you are a seasoned playwright or have always wanted to give it a try, we’d love to consider your work for
