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
Operation Christmas Child at Orcas Christian School
-- from Vala Ross -- It's that time of year again when Orcas Christian School is preparing to fill shoe boxes with Christmas gifts for children in over 100 countries in the world. These kids have absolutely nothing, and our simple gifts have made a huge difference. Last year we
Crossroads Lecture: American Women in Politics
Dr. Melody Rose of Marylhurst University, Oregon Dr. Melody Rose will give an Orcas Crossroads Lecture, “Leader of the Free World? The Future of American Women in Politics” on Saturday, October 18, at 4 p.m., at the Orcas Center. Why has the U.S. not elected a woman to
WSF Community Outreach Meeting – Tomorrow!
Saturday, October 18, 12:30 – 5:30 p.m., Lopez Library -- from Washington State Ferries -- (Editor's Note: This notice was received today, Friday October 17, at 3:40 p.m.) Vehicle reservations on the San Juan Islands route begin Jan. 5, 2015. Attend a WSF community event to sign up for an
Sheriff’s Report: October 1 – 7, 2014
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- October 1, 2014 A San Juan Island man reported vandalism to his well and pumphouse. A 36 year old Friday Harbor man was arrested for Violation of a Protection Order. October 2, 2014 A Lopez woman reported the theft of money from her job
Letter to Editor: Krebs Committed to Community
-- from Steve Johns -- My name is Steve Johns and I have been in law enforcement for over twenty five years, my entire adult life. I proudly serve on Orcas Island. On November 4th, 2014 you have the ability to make a very powerful statement, you have the ability
William “Bill” Longworth: 1943 – 2014
-- from Brian Longworth -- Bill Longworth, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 in Mount Vernon, WA, with his family by his side. He was born September 16, 1943 in Buffalo, New York to William and Kathleen Longworth. He was raised in California and graduated from Inglewood High
Guest Opinion: I-594: Common-Sense?
-- from Steve Henigson -- Recent TV ads promoting I-594 tell us that it will close a "loophole" which lets felons and other violent persons acquire guns at will, without going through any kind of background check or other control. In one example, the Gunbroker.com website appears as a background
Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Robert F. Utter Passes Away
-- by By Brad Shannon, the Olympian.com -- Robert F. Utter Former state Supreme Court justice Robert Utter, who had resigned in protest of the court’s handling of death penalty cases in 1995, died late Wednesday at the age of 84. The Administrative Office of the Courts announced
Letter to Editor: It’s EWUA’s Fault We are in this Situation
-- from Doug Bechtel -- A couple of weeks ago I got a very poorly worded letter from Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) about outbuildings on my property that might have a toilet or sink that I did not report to EWUA. To me the letter said: “ We know
Guest Opinion: Community Jet Noise Meeting an Opportunity to Discuss Concerns, Solutions
-- by U.S. Congressional Representative Rick Larsen, WA-02 -- On Tuesday, October 7th Commissioner Jamie Stephens held a meeting on Lopez Island to address community concerns about jet noise from flights out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI). I attended that meeting at his request. Orcas Island County Council
Trick-or-Treat for Books on Halloween
-- from Nita Couchman -- Costumes are NOT just for KIDS ! ! ! Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Friday, October
Library in Search of New Trustee
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Library -- The Orcas Island Library Board is beginning to review applications for the upcoming opening for a new Trustee. However, the Board would like to invite anyone else who is interested to apply this week. The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new
Council to Attend Eagle Forum
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- San Juan County Council will be attending a public meeting on Friday, Oct 17, 2014 from 5 until 7:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. The meeting is the Eagle Forum Town Hall Meeting.
Guest Opinion: Sheriff’s Department Needs Effective Leadership
-- from Marla Johns -- I have been a social worker, administrator and community advocate for nearly 20 years, in many areas. More importantly, I have been the wife of a police officer for nearly as long. Presently, both my husband and I are living and working on Orcas Island.
OPALCO Profile: Ed Lago, Staking Technician
-- from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- Engineers Dan Vekved, Ed Lago, Russell Guerry and Alan Smith at the annual meeting on the ferry Ed Lago came to OPALCO in 2008 after working as a mortgage broker in the community. His background includes banking, retail and hospitality. He is
Guest Opinion: EWUA Initiative Disturbing
-- from Lesley Liddle -- I have been carefully considering the letter of initiative that many of us recently received after September 18, 2014 from the EWUA manager Paul Kamin. I wish to protest the sudden enactment of this hitherto unknown initiative. Members with a "guest" house, whether large or
