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
Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 29, 8:30 a.m., Library Conference Room -- from Mary Pugh, Orcas Island Library -- The Library Board is having a special meeting October 29 at 8:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the library to discuss the building expansion.
Orcas Island Elementary Veteran Appreciation Ceremony and Breakfast
Friday, November 7, 2014, 8:30 a.m., Orcas Island Elementary Cafeteria -- from Kathryn Page, Orcas Island School District -- The honor of your presence has been requested! You and your spouse are cordially invited to Orcas Island Elementary’s Veteran Appreciation ceremony and breakfast. Veterans are asked to join us at
Alert: Suspicious Male Approached Young Girls
-- from Sheriff Nou -- Deputies on Orcas Island are asking for the public's help in identifying a subject who approached two pre-teen girls at the Village Green offering them candy and money. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon about 3:45 p.m. The subject, described as a dark-skinned Hispanic male in
Workshop: Learn to LET IN Opportunities
Sunday, November 2, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Orcas Mandala Studio, followed by Booksigning / Reading at 2:30 p.m., Darvills -- from Stephanie Prima, Friday Harbor Holistic Health -- Nicholas Corrin is an Ayurvedic Yoga teacher, Oriental medicine practitioner, and award-winning author based in Friday Harbor. He will present a
Navy Plans to Add Two Scoping Meetings for Growler EIS
-- Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey Island -- In response to requests from elected officials, the Navy has decided to hold two additional scoping meetings for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing EA-18G Growler operations at NAS Whidbey Island. These scoping meetings will be conducted in Port Townsend
Letter to Editor: Vejvoda is Best Choice
-- from Shoshana Ford, Friday Harbor -- Thank you for the opportunity to show my support for a candidate that I wholeheartedly believe is the best choice for San Juan County Superior Court Clerk, Nancy Vejvoda! Whatever Nancy is involved in whether it is her work, her volunteer activities or
Carmen! What More Is There to Say?
Sunday, November 2 at 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Bizet’s Carmen, the most popular presentation in the history of the Live in HD series, streams live to Orcas Center this Sunday, November 2 at 1:00 pm with Anita Rachvelishvili as the Gypsy fiery yet cool seductress.
Letter to Editor: Why Vote for Ron Krebs?
-- from Art Lange -- I have had the opportunity to meet with both Ron Krebs and Rob Nou, the incumbent sheriff, in very small discussion groups during this campaign. After hearing both respond to specific questions about drug dealers among us, responsiveness to citizens, internal working relationships in the
Halloween Happenings at Odd Fellows
Friday, October 31, beginning at 4 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Jay Kimball, Event Manager, Odd Fellows Hall -- Annual Odd Fellows Halloween Dance, Friday October 31st, at 8:30 pm. Bellingham’s Snug Harbor dressed as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be the featured band. Best costume prizes
Letter to Editor: 60/40 a Better Reservation Solution
-- from Penny Buttke -- When the ferry reservation system is implemented, 90% of ferry space to San Juan Islands will be allocated to reservations leaving 10% for unreserved space. Reservations can be made two months in advance. While this distribution might be working well for the Port Townsend run,
Rotary Club Donates $10K To Local Groups & To Eradicate Polio
-- from Rick Hughes -- (L to R) Rotary District Governor Lyle Ryan; Family Resource representative Jennifer Armstrong; Rotarian Tom Kirschner, & Club President Thomas Sandstrom. Photo by Jack Cory The San Juan Island Rotary Club raised $10,000 from the Concours d’ Elegance held at San Juan Vineyards
Great Pumpkin Walk on the Labyrinth
Friday, October 31, 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Fr. Berto Gándara -- Friday, October 31starting at 3 p.m., children from one to a hundred are welcome to walk the labyrinth at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Main Street to discover the Giant Pumpkin at the center and receive a
OHS to Salute Those Who Serve(d)
Saturday, November 1, 1:15 p.m., Dahl Field -- from Michael Buckner, Orcas High School -- Orcas High School to Salute the Public Safety Workers and Active Military & Veterans at the High School Football Game All current and retired Military and Public Safety personnel are invited to the football game
Letter to Editor: Support Continued Funding to Keep Our County Parks Open and Well-Maintained
-- from Jeff Struthers -- Support for proposition number one on the November ballot continues the current “Levy Lift” funding needed to keep our county parks open, well-maintained, and in good repair. Our county parks make it possible for us all to enjoy some of the best features of living
Letter to Editor: Support Ron Krebs for Sheriff
-- from Patrick Timmins -- I'm writing this letter in support of Ron Krebs for San Juan County Sheriff. I attended the League of Women Voters of the San Juans on Orcas and was able to hear both Sheriff Nou and Ron Krebs give their speeches. I was bothered by
Sheriff’s Report: October 8-14, 2014
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- October 8, 2014 A Friday Harbor woman was awakened by a man banging on her door looking for her roommate. Entry was not gained, and the man departed before deputies arrived. A bicycle was found along Beaverton Valley Road was turned in to the
