Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
Guest Column: Background Check Vote Has Ripples Nationwide
-- by Kathy Sakahara for the League of Women Voters of Washington State -- On November 4, Election Day, over one million Washington voters said yes to background checks for gun sales and other transfers, giving Initiative 594 a landslide victory of almost 20 points. We would like to thank
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Evacuates Orcas Island Resident
-- from Mike Welding, Mike, NAS Whidbey -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island medically evacuated (MEDEVAC) a diabetic heart attack victim from Orcas Island to Bellingham International Airport for further follow on transportation to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham Tuesday afternoon, November
Bach Seminar
Tuesday, December 2, 12 noon, Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Jan Ehrlichman -- Roger Sherman In preparation for Orcas Choral Society’s December all-Bach concerts, a free Choral Society Pre-Concert Seminar will be held on Tuesday, December 2 at 12 noon at Emmanuel Parish Hall. The Choral Society’s Artistic
Water Users and Board Agree to Better Communication
--by Margie Doyle -- Board calls for Membership Meeting on Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall-- At the Nov. 18 meeting of the Eastsound Water Users Board, a group calling themselves the Concerned EWUA Members met with the EWUA Manager Paul Kamin, Board President
Art Worth Experiencing
-- a review by Terry Johnson, Prof. of Art, retired -- Two recent art exhibitions at the Orcas Center during October and November are deserving of commentary. In October, "EDGE," an invitational curated by Jeffrey Ludwig, presented a number of surprising works by local artists that I found to be
FAA Safety Seminar for Pilots
Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Anthony Simpson, Port of Orcas -- The Orcas Airport will host an FAA safety seminar for pilots at the Eastsound Fire Station on Dec 2, 2014 at 6:30 PM and run until about 8:15PM. This seminar
Electronic Warfare Range in our Backyard? Just Four Days to Comment
Comments Accepted Until Friday, Nov. 28 -- from Adam Ashton for the Tacoma News Tribune -- The Forest Service is extending a public comment period on the Navy’s request to use forestland for electronic warfare training that would benefit a growing fleet of EA-18 Growler jets based at Naval Air
Abreu’s Song Included in Spiritual Progressives’ Album
Sharon Abreu captures Spiritual Progressives with "The Left Hand of God" "Radical Amazement" can be downloaded by members of NSP or by donations to that organization Orcas Islander Sharon Abreu sings on the album, "Radical Amazement," a compilation of songs by various artists, released by the
Councilman Proposes Special Moratorium Meetings
-- from Bob Jarman -- On Nov. 25th the Grange will take up and discuss the San Juan County Council’s proposed moratorium on marijuana producers. Although I was cordially invited to attend to speak in favor of the moratorium, I have declined to do so. It is my opinion that
Pot Growing Moratorium Meeting Adds Speakers
Tuesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange Hall, 152 First Street North, Friday Harbor -- from Boyd Pratt -- San Juan Island Grange #966 is hosting an informational forum on The Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at
10th Annual PlayFest Submissions Now Being Accepted!
-- from Cara Russell and The Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- The Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is looking for short play submissions from Orcas Island writers. Whether you are a seasoned playwright or have always wanted to give it a try, we’d love to consider your work for
Guest Column: County Fails to Notify Neighborhoods of Re-zoning
-- by John M. Campbell -- As the currently revised Eastsound Subarea Plan works its way thru the adoption process, a neighborhood rezoning has been added to the agenda without any notice or explanation to the residents and property owners directly affected. The rezoning is a small sideshow to the
Anthony Howe Creates Art for Barney’s New York
-- from Lynn Sharpless White -- The Snow Spirits Orcas artist Anthony Howe has created a luminous, festive installation for Barney's New York department store holiday windows. Howe's window display captures the season yet steps out of tradition and nostalgia. These shining, radiant works set the season in motion and
Meet the Author! Art Thiel Comes to Orcas to Speak Seahawks!
-- from Kathleen Lunde -- "Standing Tall" Art Thiel's book Meet the Author! Art Thiel Discusses His New Book, “Russell Wilson-Standing Tall” Please join us Friday, November 28, 12 pm, (the day after Thanksgiving) at the Orcas Island Library as we welcome Seattle Sportswriter, Art Thiel. Never having
Choral Society Presents Magnificat!
Saturday December 6, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday December 7, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Jan Ehrlichman for the Orcas Choral Society -- Phillip Cutlip An all-Bach concert will be performed at Orcas Center on December 6 and 7 featuring the Orcas Choral Society. The two concerts will
Guest Column: Preserving our Lands and Waters
-- from U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- In the Pacific Northwest, we know protecting the environment is essential to our way of life. That is why I am working to protect Washington state’s environment, and I am excited to share successes and updates about some of my efforts in the
