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
L-pod Has a New Baby!
-- by Lin McNulty, with Orca Conservancy and Center for Whale Research -- [metaslider id=31621] "Yeah! Great news!" reported the Center for Whale Research on Friday Harbor. They finally have a new calf in L-pod. The proud mother is 23-year-old L86, and this is her second calf. She was seen
Busy, Productive County Council Tuesday Morning Session
-- by Lin McNulty -- Following a quick approval of minutes, and a few routine housekeeping items, the County Council on Tuesday opened their meeting on Orcas for Citizen's Access Time. Pierette Guimond announced that island cemeteries now have a website which contains much historical information. Dan Wilk of Ecliipse
Orcas Library Seeks New Trustee
-- from Rachel Newcombe -- The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving Jan. 1, 2015. The length of the term is five years. The board is composed of five members who have the charge of planning the direction of the library services, making sure
The Loft at Madrona is Now Open!
-- from Monica Duthie -- Steve and Monica Duthie are excited to announce the opening of their new addition, The Loft at Madrona. They have completely updated and refinished the previous Allium and former Christina's restaurant. The space has been beautifully transformed into a modern and elegant dining experience. The
Supreme Court Considers Radical Measures to Ensure Education
By John Stang for Crosscut.com There are the "going nuclear" options. And there's the "trust us" scenario. Washington's Supreme Court quizzed attorneys Wednesday about the best ways for the court to make sure state legislators will comply with its 2012 ruling that the state meet its constitutional duty to provide
County Boards and Commissions Need You
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Apply for Low-income County Housing Grants, Loans
-- for Non-profits and developers -- San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $28,000 in 2014 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a
Opportunity for Five Boys to See the Mariners
-- from Vala Ross -- Are you a boy between the ages of 8 and 12 who loves baseball and follows the Seattle Mariners? (Or do you know a boy who does?) If so, you may have the opportunity to see the Mariners play the LA Angels in their last
Here Comes the Dental Van
Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 -- from Hilary Canty -- The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International returns to Orcas on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20th. Services provided during the clinic will be free of charge to qualifying community members, thanks to the donation of skills
Laura Robinson Eagan: September 9, 1955 to July 27, 2014
Memorial: Sunday, September 14, 3 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from the family of Laura Eagan -- Our amazing, beautiful and talented Laura Tonkin Robinson Eagan - mother of Oceania Eagan Welsh of Seattle and Brendan Eagan of Orcas Island, and sister to Deborah Robinson of Vashon Island - passed too
Council Agenda for Tuesday Meeting on Orcas
Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ON ORCAS ISLAND 10:00 AM CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE EXCUSED ABSENCES (if any) NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 25 & 26, 2014 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF CORRESPONDENCE CITIZENS’ ACCESS
Man with Texas ID Found Dead in Moran State Park
-- from Randall K. Gaylord, San Juan County Prosecutor/Coroner -- On Saturday, September 6, 2014, a fisherman found decomposed human remains with a wallet in a collapsed tent located off-trail in a secluded area of Moran State Park near the bridge over the Cascade Lake lagoon. The wallet contained a
New Funding Gives Increased Preschool Accessibility and Quality
"It's our torch to carry now." -- By Margie Doyle -- "We can't wait around," Joe Cohen says, "We can do something now for our community and we will." Cohen is speaking of the Early Childhood Education Initiative that is now underway, beginning a three-year "demonstration project" that will make
Guest Opinion: Bredouw an Unsung Local Hero
-- from Bob Phalan -- He quietly slipped out of view. As long as I have known him, Jim Bredouw has been doing something to help his community - especially the children of Orcas Island. Soon after he landed here in the late 80's Jim saw a need for a
Guest Opinion: Shape Stormwater Projects We’ll Be Paying For
-- by Gulliver Rankin -- If you have concerns about the quality of our drinking water and streams, property damage from flooding events or development regulations dealing with stormwater, I want to encourage you to attend the September 16th Public Works Open House at the Eastsound Fire Hall. From 11-1
Cancer Support Welcomes Rena Patty
-- from Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group welcomes Rena Patty as guest facilitator for our September 11 meeting. Rena is a life-long resident of Orcas Island and a certified trainer with Center for Nonviolent Communication. Empathic listening and honest expression are core practices of Nonviolent Communication. Rena will
