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
Learn About Upcoming Ferry Reservations
Saturday, November 1, 2 – 6 p.m., Orcas Island Library -- from Broch Bender, WSF -- I am writing to let you know about a series of upcoming Washington State Ferries community events in the San Juans. The events are geared toward informing locals about our upcoming San Juan Islands
EDC Commends OPALCO for Broadband Progress
-- from Victoria Compton, San Juan Co. Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council commends OPALCO for its rapid progress on the broadband initiative, particularly its work on the completed broadband plan and development of “Neighborhood Connections” for broadband deployment in the county. The EDC has
Utility Construction Amendments Hearing Proposed
Friday, October 17, 2014 at or after 8:45 a.m., County Council hearing room -- from San Juan County Communications -- San Juan County proposes to amend SJCC 18.30.110.C.3.a, the exemption for utility construction in existing development areas (SJCC 18.20.040 to require compensatory mitigation consistent with the requirements of SJCC 18.30.110.E.7
Open Letter: Solar for Our Schools
-- from Michel Vekved, Outreach and Education Coordinator, Community Solar for our Schools! San Juan Islands Conservation District -- As Superintendents of our San Juan Islands public schools, we believe in educating our students for the future. Renewable energy is our future. We believe in providing our students with the
Editorial: So That’s What A Forum is For!
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- "All Politics is Local," Washington AP bureau chief Byron Price first wrote in 1932. The quote later became associated with former House Speaker Tip O'Neill who first used the term in 1935. I could have plagiarized, but Wikipedia sums it up beautifully: The
Preview of the Film Fest: Mon Dieu, How to Choose?
-- by Paula Treneer -- Orcas Island Film Fest The upcoming Orcas Island Film Festival looks to be a feast for filmlovers, especially those like this transplant from urban locales where a thriving film festival was a highlight of every spring (SIFF), fall (Abu Dhabi Film Festival), or
Guest Opinion: Growler Noise Goes On
-- from David Turnoy -- Tuesday, October 7 was the Growler forum hosted on Lopez by our own Jamie Stephens, and Rick Larsen was present; also present were Rick Hughes and the county manager. Sharon Abreu, Geri, and I ferried over there to lend support. The Lopez Community Center was packed,
Olga Potluck to Discuss Ferry Reservation System
Saturday, October 11, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Jan Ehrlichman -- Do you have any questions about the new ferry reservation system that is going into effect in January, 2015? If so, you are invited to the Olga Potluck on Saturday, October 11 at the Olga Community Center.
County Community Services Manager Joyce Rupp Passes
-- from Marian O'Brien, San Juan County Health & Community Services -- Joyce E. Rupp, San Juan County Community Services Manager, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014. A Missouri native, she and her husband Bill began farming and raising a family on Orcas over thirty years ago. Joyce began her
Emy & Lisa’s Senior Concert
Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m., Orcas Center --from Lisa Carter -- Emy and Lisa Carter will be playing some of their original compositions along with some arrangements of other songs in their group, Almost Classical, in a concert at the Orcas Center on October 16 at 7 pm. To apply
OPALCO Board Meeting
Thursday October 16, 8:30 a.m., Eastsound OPALCO Office -- from Beverly Madan -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold it's regularly scheduled meeting Thursday October 16 at the Eastsound OPALCO office. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Members are welcome to attend and may address the Board for
Letter to Editor: Why I Support Ron Krebs for Sheriff
-- from Nikki Rogers, San Juan County Sheriff's Deputy -- I am Nikki Rogers a Deputy with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office assigned to San Juan Island. I wanted to take the opportunity to offer my support to Ron Krebs for Sheriff. I have worked with Ron for the
Book Review: April-December Marriage of Two Powerhouses
Robert Morgenthau Lucinda Franks Author Lucinda Franks, in interviews and author signings, illuminates her memoir, Timeless: Love, Robert Morgenthau and Me (Sarah Crichton Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2014) -- by Margie Doyle -- For a book entitled “Timeless,” this memoir is all about the passage
Letter to Editor: Rhonda Pederson’s Candidacy for Treasurer
-- from Rich Peterson, Former Council Member, Second District -- The years I was privileged to serve as a San Juan County Council Member offered many opportunities to watch excellent employees conduct the business of running local government. Rhonda Pederson stood out among our best. Rhonda hopes to serve as
Artsmith Salon Series Kicks off 2014-2015 Season
Tuesday, October 14, 6 p.m., Darvill’s Bookstore -- from Jill McCabe Johnson -- Ana Maria Spagna Melissa Hart For decades Jack London’s Call of the Wild reflected and sometimes defined how western culture interacts with and claims dominion over the natural world. However, writers such as
Popular Brass Players Coming Back!
Monday – Thursday, October 13 – 16, Orcas Public Schools -- from Joyce Stone, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- C Street and community musicians Brass will be the focus of music education in the Orcas public schools October 13th through 16th. Two members of “C Street Brass”
