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
Soul Getaway Offers Just That
Friday, October 17, 6 p.m., Rosario & Saturday, October 18, 8 p.m., Random Howse -- from John Groves -- John Groves Jazz Combo and Soul Getaway bring the jazz & funk to Orcas Island October 17 & 18. A fun weekend ahead for live music lovers on Orcas Island featuring
Shake It Up, Baby
Great Washington Shake-Out, Thursday, October 16, 10:16 a.m., Statewide -- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- This is a only practice drill, a practice drill that could well save your life. The ShakeOut is a DRILL planned for October 16, 2014 (and the third Thursday of October each year). An
San Juan County Democrats Make Recommendations
-- from the San Juan County Democrats -- The San Juan County Democrats have announced results of the party's first ever vote by email on motions to endorse certain candidates and measures in the elections on November 4, 2014. As a result of this vote, a Yes vote is endorsed
LWV Orcas Forum: The Sheriff and His Challenger Come to Town
-- by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty -- Sheriff Rob Nou, left and Deputy Ron Krebs take questions from the LWV Forum audience. At the League of Women voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJs) Candidates Forum on Oct. 8, Deputy Ron Krebs and Sheriff Rob Nou presented the
OIFF Human Capital: Thriller and Political Commentary
-- a review by Paula Treneer -- At the end of director Paolo Virzi’s film we learn the meaning of the film’s title, i.e. the legal definition of human capital as the monetary value assigned to a life in the course of determining monetary damages. Conversely, during the film’s prologue
Orkila’s Fall Festival and Two Haunted Hay Rides!
Friday October 17 starting at 1:30 p.m. at Camp Orkila -- from YMCA Camp Orkila -- The Climbing Tower challenges kids at the Orkila Fall Festival Join our Fall Festival from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m on Friday October 17! We’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili and cider to
Orcas LWV Forum: State Rep. Lytton and Challenger Miller Face Off
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- Kris Lytton, left, and Daniel Miller debate the issues the State representative for the 40th District will face. Kris Lytton and Daniel Miller belatedly took their places at the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Forum on Wednesday
The Annual Food Bank “Food and Fund Drive” Begins
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank Board -- This year, the Orcas Island Food Bank (OIFB) has seen some amazing changes, has implemented new programs and is expanding its facility to better serve our clients: The Food Bank Board has partnered with Orcas Senior Services to implement a new senior
Orcas Island Film Fest Review: “1000 Times Goodnight”
War photojournalism leads to marital strife -- by Paula Treneer -- Alternating between gripping scenes of civil war in Kabul and Kenya and domestic conflict back home in luminously-filmed Ireland, Juliette Binoche portrays a war photographer torn between her adrenaline-fueled commitment to publicize the horrors of conflict while belatedly recognizing
Letter to Editor: I-594 Simply an Unworkable Initiative
-- from San Juan County Deputy Scott Brennan -- I am Scott Brennan. I have been with your Sheriff’s Department for over 26 years. As the person who will have to enforce I-594 I have read it very carefully. Here is what it will mean to you. If passed I-594
Sheriff’s Report: September 25 – September 30, 2014
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- September 25, 2014 Deputies were called to a Friday Harbor apartment complex about a child custody dispute. No crime had been committed and the parties separated. A parking problem at the Hunter Bay dock on Lopez Island resulted has deputies looking at abandoned vehicles
Orcas Island Historical Society Thank Yous
-- from Jim Biddick, President OIHS -- Now that the tourist season is winding down, the Orcas Island Museum has shifted to its off-season schedule. It is also time to give some special thanks to the supporters of the Society. Our first thank you goes to Dan & Denise Wilk
LWV Candidates Forum: Up Close and Personal
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- This past week, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJs) held its Candidates Forums on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands. Wednesday, Oct. 8 was the day Orcas residents could hear from candidates for County Treasurer, County Clerk, County
$10,000 Contribution Challenge for Solar for Our Schools
Info Session: Friday, October 24, 5 – 7 p.m., Orcas Center Madrona Room -- from Michel Vekved, San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The Orcas Odd Fellows is challenging our community to match their generous $10,000 contribution to the Solar for Our Schools program. They have made a commitment to our
A Feast of Color Benefit Continues
Extended Through All of October at Mia's Cafe -- from Phil Heikkinen -- Art show opening featuring paintings by JoEllen Moldoff, B.J. Arnold, and Michelle Reed. Wine and cheese reception hosted by Rachel Newcombe and Mia Kartiganer at Mia’s Cafe - Wednesday, October 8th, 5-7pm. A portion of the proceeds
Candidate / Initiative Forum
Friday, October 17, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- Eagle Forum of SJC is hosting an evening to get to hear what the candidates for local offices have to say. On Friday, October 17th, Sheriff candidates, Treasurer candidates and County Council candidates will appear, along with
