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: Historic Auction Spurred by Memories of Care for Island Seniors
CHANGE OF VENUE:HISTORIC AUCTION FROM JAN KOLTUN ON AUGUST 30, 5–10 P.M., BENSON HALL AT EMMANUEL CHURCH -- from Jan Ferris Koltun -- As a child, the walk home from school in Eastsound’s core was the best time of the day. A hop, skip and jump down North Beach Road
How Are We Doing? A Quarterly Review of County Finances
Second Quarter 2014 -- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- San Juan County Auditor, F. Milene Henley Feel that buzz around town? It’s more than just tourists. Economic activity is picking up in San Juan County. As Auditor, I tend to focus on County government. But there’s
Remembering Robin Williams: Sea View Tribute
-- from Donna Laslo -- In the current wake of Robin Williams passing, the Sea View Theatre would like to pay tribute to a man whose roles brought so much to the screen and to our lives. Through his exceptional balance of comedy and pathos in films like Hook, Good
Oregon Denies Permits for Columbia River Coal Transport
-- by Floyd McKay for Crosscut.com -- An Oregon agency created a major setback Monday [August 18] for plans to build a complex coal project on the Columbia River upstream from Portland. The Department of State Lands (DSL) denied a removal-fill permit for a small area of state-regulated waters on
Exhibition by Jasmine Valandani
Saturday, August 9 – Friday, September 12, Lynn White Contemporary Art -- from Lynn White -- Lynn White Contemporary Art is pleased to present an exhibition by Jasmine Valandani. The gallery is located at 109 North Beach Road at the very back of Eastsound Square. (The gallery entrance is accessed
Noxious Weed Alert: Tansy Ragwort
-- from Gwen Stamm -- REPRINT FROM AUGUST 25, 2013 Tansy ragwort Tansy ragwort is a winter annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It is easily recognized by its bright yellow flower heads, with each flower bearing about 13 petals (ray florets),
Missing Weed Trimmer Battery
-- from Pierrette Guimond -- Did anyone pick up a Black & Decker 18 volt black and orange battery on the front of the library near the pathway around 11:15 AM on Monday August 18th. Maybe you thought that it was garbage. I was using the trimmer on the other
Update on Injured OPALCO Lineman
-- from Bev Madan -- OPALCO Substation Technician Bob Belcher, who was injured August 13, 2014 while on the job on San Juan Island, has been released from Harborview Medical Center and is recovering at home. As a dedicated member of our OPALCO team, we wish him and his family
Lions Making a Difference in the Community
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=31171] Orcas Lions are truly generous creatures—the nice people who wear the purple with gold trim vests, and have a ‘cute pin’ addiction. Also known as the Orcas Island Lions Club (OILC), the volunteer members were out at the Village Green on Sunday, August
Letter to Editor: Lambiel Museum Under Attack
Art and Justice at the Water's Edge -- from Leo Lambiel -- Art or a building? Therein lies the question. Photo: Fred Klein Although many residents are familiar with the Lambiel Museum, many may not be aware of the totality of the presentation. The works of over 230
13th Annual Wooden Boat Rendezvous in Deer Harbor
Monday–Wednesday, September 1–3, Deer Harbor -- from Mark Smaalders -- The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands is holding the Thirteenth Annual Wooden Boat Rendezvous 1–3 September 2014 at Deer Harbor. The Rendezvous is a low-key celebration of wooden boats, held in one of the most scenic harbors in the Pacific Northwest. All
Orcas Christian School Accepting Applications
-- from Vala Ross -- The Orcas Christian School is now accepting application for all grades, Kindergarten through 12th. We encourage parents to visit our school and give OCS the opportunity to provide your students with a quality education experience for the 2014-15 school year. Parents and students are invited
Editorial: Questions and Authority in County Government
-- by Margie Doyle -- Recently we were asked to publish a letter exposing the alleged wrong-doing of a County Councilman who was accused of violating the County Charter and overstepping his authority. As we looked into the claim, which involved many private conversations with county officials, the accusations themselves of
Food Bank Begins Senior Outreach Program
Food Bank Manager, Jeannie Doty, and volunteerJoanne Cundy pack bags for Senior Outreach deliveries. -- by Madie Murray -- Through a cooperative effort between the Orcas Island Food Bank (OIFB) and Orcas Island Senior Services, a number of seniors who have trouble getting out of their home to
Browse the Historic Auction Catalog Now!
Catalog of History, Art and Travel for Aug. 30 Auction now available online -- by Margie Doyle -- The catalog is out, and the reservation date has been extended so that more can take part in the historic auction, "An Orcas Family: 130 Years and Counting." Island publishers Keith Whitaker
Kosiur Photo Exhibit: Old Europe, New View
Reception: Saturday, August 23, 4-6 p.m.,1286 Mt. Baker Rd. Suite A4 -- from Dave Kosiur -- Boats, Ponte d'Vecchio, Florence Dave Kosiur is pleased to present a selection of fine art photographic prints at the Orcas Art Studios, starting with a reception on Saturday, August 23rd, from 4
