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
Sheriff’s Report: September 3 — September 9, 2014
-- from Undersheriff Bruce Distler -- September 4, 2014 14-005492: Theft—A San Juan Island Deputy responded to a reported theft of jewelry, medications and other items from a vehicle parked in Friday Harbor. The case remains under investigation. 14-005508: Communications Problem—A Lopez Deputy responded to the School District Office concerning
911 Center Getting Upgrade
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- Beginning September 15, the 9-1-1 Center located in the Sheriff’s Office will be undergoing renovations including new radio consoles and a new E-9-1-1 phone system. As these vital upgrades are being installed, Dispatch will be temporarily relocated to the Emergency Operations Center. This temporary
International Day of Peace Celebration
Saturday, September 20, 1 – 2 pm, Village Green Stage -- from Mandy Troxel -- [metaslider id=31603] Join the Salmonberry School families for a favorite yearly tradition in honor of the International Day of Peace: setting our intentions for peace in every region of the world. Music by Tom Rawson,
Orcas Island Garden Club Starts a New Year
-- by Jan Jacobson -- September 17, 2014 begins the 2014/2015 Garden Club year at 10 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Many exciting speakers await you this year. First up is Elisabeth Marshall with "Spectacular Peonies." Everyone loves peonies. Not only are they beautiful but, as it
Letter to the Editor: Community Solar for China
-- from Joy Hughes -- It's great to see that OPALCO is bringing community solar to the San Juan Islands! And it's scary to see Asia's demand for fossil fuels create pressure for exports through the Pacific Northwest, threatening both the environment of the Salish Sea and the world's climate.
OIFR to Offer Complimentary Inspections
-- from Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Temporary Fire Inspector R.J. Myers As a courtesy to the community of Orcas Island, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) will be providing a pilot program of complimentary fire safety inspections to island businesses at no charge. Fire safety inspections reduce fire
ATOI’s Love Song to Usher in Autumn
7:30 pm at the Grange opening September 12th with additional performances on September 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 and closing Sunday, September 28th. -- from Doug Bechtel -- The Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) announces seven performances of the play Love Song by John Kolvenback. Love Song tells the story
State Supreme Court Holds Legislature in Contempt
-- from Governor Jay Inslee’s Communications Office -- Statement from Gov. Inslee on today’s Supreme Court order regarding McCleary “Today, the state of Washington has been held in contempt for failing to provide the Supreme Court with the education funding plan it has ordered. This unprecedented action by the Supreme
OPALCO Board Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 8:30 a.m., Friday Harbor OPALCO office -- from Bev Madan -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, September 18 at the Friday Harbor OPALCO office. The meeting will begin at 8:30 am. Members are welcome to attend.
James Lee Stanley Returns to Orcas!
Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- I'm excited to let everyone know that James Lee Stanley is finally coming back to Orcas for a concert. James was supposed to come in June of last year. His back went out and
Another Amazing “Fifth Season” for School Lunches
Rob Harlow of Black Dog Farm, delivers boxes of garlic, beets, tomatoes, apples, peppers, basil and sweet onions to the school loading dock for Farm to Cafeteria's Fifth Season. -- by Madie Murray -- The term “Fifth Season” is used as a way to say we are figuratively
Council Commemoration of September 11, 2001
-- from San Juan County Council -- A day that will never be forgotten. A day that changed all of our lives. We, in San Juan County, were far removed from the destruction and death that rained down on the people of New York, the Pentagon, and Flight 93. We
Council Hears Updates at Afternoon Session
-- by Margie Doyle -- Updates on recent Orcas Island developments highlighted the Sept. 9 afternoon session of the San Juan County Council at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Before hearing from Orcas Recycling Services (ORS), the Library, and plans about parking at Orcas Landing, re-location of the Dog Park, and
Fun Fundraiser: Ron Krebs for Sheriff
Thursday, September 18, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Marilyn Parman -- Deputy Ron Krebs This is the date to remember and it will be a memorable time for all. Enjoy the gourmet food of Random Howse while the newly formed Triple Play Jazz Trio, professional
New Ferries’ Head Announced by WSDOT
-- from Lars Erickson, for WSDOT communications -- Today [Sept. 10] Lynn Peterson, Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), announced the appointment of Lynne Griffith as Assistant Secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division. She officially begins her leadership role next month with responsibilities including guiding the
Habitat Truck Coming Back to Orcas
Monday, September 22: 9 a.m. – Noon, Island Market, 12:30 – 3 p.m., Transfer Station -- from Jim Duffield -- On the 22nd of September, the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck will be back on Orcas Island to accept your donations of building materials, appliances, furniture, windows and doors,
