Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Guest Column: Economic Impacts of an Oil Spill
Cherry Point Terminal at Ferndale, Oct. 2013. Photo courtesy of Elaine Thompson, Associated Press. -- by Lovel Pratt , originally published in Whatcom Watch -- Lovel Pratt is a former member of the San Juan County Council. While in office she served on the Puget Sound Partnership Oil
Young Boys Choir Forming
-- from Mary WillAllen -- The Orcas Boy Choir in performance at the Moran Mansion, Rosario Resort, November 2013 Another section of Orcas Boy Choir is beginning Wednesday, February 4. At the moment it is being called Young Boys Choir, and it is designed to prepare boys to
Historic Marriage Licenses Now Available Online
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- A treasure trove of genealogical information has been added to San Juan County’s website. Records of all marriages performed in San Juan County are now available online. The oldest dates back to 1874, the first year in which a marriage was recorded here.
Growlers Scheduled for Tuesday
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island is scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., in the afternoon and on into the evening on Tuesday, Jan. 20, The FCLP tempo
State Legislators Ask that Polluters Pay
Bills introduced by Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) and Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) on Friday, Jan. 16, will require the state’s major polluters to pay for producing carbon pollution. “This bill is a huge piece of the puzzle,” Ranker said of SB 5283. “This not only addresses the need to
Orcas Road “Improvements” Not Cast in Stone
-- by Lin McNulty -- There is nothing the Public Works Department desires more in reference to any changes to Orcas Road between Nordstrom Lane and and McNallie Road than input from the public. A sparsely-attended meeting was held on Wednesday, January 14 at Eastsound Fire Station, in which it
Book Reviews: The Classics — The Good Earth and Tale of Two Cities
Orcas Issues is pleased to associate with the blog from former Orcas Islander Maurine Barnett, MaurineTalksBooks. Excerpts from her monthly reports will be republished here on Orcas Issues and readers are invited to go directly to MaurineTalksBooks for more reviews and recommendations. The Good Earth, by Pearl Buck Here is
Visit Indian Island at Night
Monday, January 19, 9 p.m., Outlook Inn -- from Russel Barsh -- A mating pair of Cadlinas, a delicate sea slug usually only seen at night at Indian Island, photographed on the 2013 winter survey. The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory officially launches its 2015 research season on
Library Trustees Work Session Zeroes in on Expansion
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director Orcas Public Library - - The Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees Annual Planning Work Session will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Benson Hall -- Episcopal Church in Eastsound. The Annual Planning meeting will go from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with
Writers Roundtable: Truth or Consequences
Saturday, January 24, 1-3 p.m. at the Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- "Truth or Consequences”: The Function of Plot in Storytelling "With the truth so dull and depressing, the only working alternative is wild bursts of madness and filigree." --Hunter S. Thompson Join Jennifer Brennock for this month's writers' discourse: How
Uke-a-palooza! It’s More Than You May Think
Saturday, January 24, 7:30 pm., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- The first ever Orcas Island Uke-a-palooza is a festival of all things ukulele! An extravaganza of local musicians, young and old, who will be performing at Orcas Center on Saturday, January 24 at 7:30 pm. Ukulele Festivals bring
Pioneer Clubs Begins January 26
Begins January 26 from 6 to 7:20 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- Orcas Island Community Church invites all kids in the community to join Pioneer Clubs, our new weekly kids’ program. The Monday night club meetings are for kids ages four through 6th grade. Kids
County Residents — Sign Up Now for Summer Camping!
-- from San Juan County Parks -- Want to camp out on San Juan, Lopez, or Shaw Island this summer? Have an RV and want to camp close to Friday Harbor? This year, the popular County Parks ‘residents only’ early reservation program offers San Juan County residents a chance to
Sheriff’s Office Conducts Drug Bust
-- from Sheriff Krebs -- On 01/16/2015 Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a Friday Harbor male on three counts of Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act for selling Heroin and Methamphetamines. At around 2:00 pm, Sheriff’s Detectives served an arrest warrant at the residence of the Friday Harbor male. He was
Lahari Appoints Executive Director
-- from Don Webster, President, Lahari Board of Directors -- Lahari, an Orcas Island 501(c)3 non-profit organization is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis King as our Executive Director. Dennis brings a wealth of experience in managing entrepreneurial organizations and a passion for solving problems that face seniors and
Seahawks Fever Hits Elementary School
-- by Lin McNulty -- Do we dare to hope that once again the Seattle Seahawks win the NFC Championship Game on Sunday and proceed to the Super Bowl with a repeat victory? Adorned in team colors, faces painted, and hopeful smiles all around, if the enthusiasm as portrayed by
