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
Guest Opinion: Fukushima and the Salish Sea
-- from Russel Barsh -- The data I've seen on the spread of radioactive material from Fukushima indicate that the only significant increase in radiation above "background" levels (that is, the earth's natural radioactivity+residual effects of 50 years of nuclear atmospheric testing) has been within a few hundred miles or so
Community Solar for our Schools
-- from the San Juan Conservation District -- Community Solar for our Schools was developed by Islands Energy, a collaborative group of local and regional nonprofits and community volunteers led by the San Juan Islands Conservation District and sponsored by OPALCO. The intent of Community Solar for our Schools is
OPALCO Survey Results: 91% Are Satisfied
MORE TO GAIN THROUGH ENERGY SAVINGS, INTERNET SERVICES A HOT TOPIC -- from Suzanne Olson -- Orcas Power & Light Cooperative is listening to its members. A web-based member satisfaction survey was recently offered to all 11,281 members in exchange for a $5 bill credit. Participation was great: 2,172 surveys
Get Set for a Live Experiential Course in World Theatre
• Medea, Thursday, September 4 • Streetcar Named Desire, Thursday September 25 • Skylight, Thursday, October 23 -- from Artha Kass -- Here’s your opportunity for an emersion and/or a refresher in great theatre, three major theatre works from three major writers from three totally different periods of history. From
Letter to Editor: Thank You for Supporting the 2014 Fair!
-- from Ashley A. King, Administrative & Vendor Coordinator, San Juan County Fair & Fairground -- Thank YOU, county residents who participated and enjoyed the 2014 Fair. The Fair would not be what it is without all of your support! A big round of applause to all the Superintendents and
Islanders Ride in MS Deception Pass Classic
-- from Suzanne Olson -- On September 6-7, a group of Orcas Islanders will ride as many as 150 miles to benefit MS research through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Deception Pass Classic. The local riders are Axel Greening, Adia Dolan, Suzanne Olson, Kevin O'Brien and Keenan O'Brien. Kevin and
Utilities Commission Staff Concludes CenturyLink Violated Laws and Rules
- from The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission -- On August 20, 2014, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission released its report on CenturyLink’s November 2013 outage. The report from commission staff recommends the commission order CenturyLink to pay over $170,000 in penalties. This is in addition to the $271,000
Actors Theater Auditions Friday Evening
Friday, August 29, 6:30 p.m., the Grange -- by Lin McNulty -- Actors Theater of Orcas Island is trying something new! Three one-act plays, written by local playwrights Michele Griskey, James Wolf, and Lin McNulty will be produced in November. Now it's time to audition cast members. While one play,
A Unique Opportunity for Singers
-- from Cynthia Abolin for the Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce its performance of a major choral work at its December concert: Bach’s Magnificat for chorus, soloists and orchestra. Bach wrote the Magnificat for his first Christmas as Cantor at St. Thomas Church
Reunion with Class and Culture Shock
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photo by my generous benefactor Wendy Shinstine, who made me promise to post a picture. I wasn't going to go. I pondered it for a year. What was the point? Why would I want to get together with a bunch of people I
‘X’ to Mark the Spot: Nominations Open
-- from Adam Farish -- TEDxOrcasIsland presenter nominations open...along with volunteer applications. Do you have an "idea worth spreading" or know of someone that does? Is your neighbor working on something that could change the world? Know a grade school kid who does something interesting with recycled golf
Swing On Over and Learn Some New Steps
Monday, September 1, 7 — 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Sept 1 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We have received numerous requests to do another session of Swing which
Lummi Native Artists to be Featured in Art Show and Sale
Friday & Saturday, August 29-30: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Orcas Center -- from Michael Riordan -- Lummi Mask This coming weekend, Lummi native artists will display their work in the “Visions of Xwe’chi’eXen” Art Show and Sale, to occur August
Letter to the Editor: Farewell Joyce Nigretto
-- from Justin Paulsen -- In June of last year, our School District celebrated the retirement of multiple staff members who have contributed to and been part of the lives of our children for many years. There were numerous events and multiple chances for us to publically acknowledge the years
Eclipse Historical Cruise to Benefit Museum
Sunday, September 7 -- from Denise Wilk -- Explore the history of lime stone quarrying and the lime industry on a "Cruise into History" and benefit the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Visit remaining lime kilns along the shores of Orcas Island aboard the 56-foot vessel "Orcas Express." Embark on a
The Enchanted Island Streaming on Saturday
Saturday August 30, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- If there is just one opera you see all year, this is the one to attend and bring the family. The Enchanted Island is an accessible Baroque musical pastiche sung in English and features phenomenally magical costumes and
