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
New Xylophone Arrives for School Music Department
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Pictured, from left: Darren Dix, band director; percussionists Jo Gudgell and Keith Light; Pamela Wright, strings, choir and K-4 music director. The Orcas High School Band premiered its newest addition to the band, a beautiful new Adams xylophone, at the high school music
In Just One Month, They Could All Be Gone?!
This story comes to us with permission from EarthFix and its partner station, KCTS9. EarthFix is a collaboration of public media stations in the Northwest, dedicated to environmental journalism. Originally published June 16, 2014. One of the first signs of sea star wasting syndrome is stars begin to look
Port of Orcas Meeting Upcoming
Thursday June 26, Noon, Airport Conference Room -- from Anthony Simpson -- The next Port of Orcas meeting is scheduled for 12:00PM (noon) on Thursday June 26th in the Airport Conference Room. The primary agenda item is an executive session for the 6-month performance review of the Airport Manager, but
Softball and Baseball Players: Call to Action
Starting Monday, June 23, 6:30 p.m., Buck Park SOFTBALL REMINDER Adult softball starts this coming Monday at Buck Park at 6:30, not 5:30. IT DOES NOT COST ANYTHING! If you have questions, call David at 376-4165 or email at davidgeri@centurylink.net. -- from David Turnoy -- The sun is high in
Solstice Parade Route Changes
Saturday, June 21, noon, Eastsound -- from Penny Sky -- The annual Solstice Parade, scheduled for Saturday, June 21 at noon, will make a slight diversion around the block at Teezer's and back around into the Village Green, as shown in this map. The Parade starts at the Odd Fellows
Local Author Tells Stories from History in New Textbook
Book signing at Darvill's Wednesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. -- by Margie Doyle -- David Turnoy, Teacher, Historian and Author of American Tales Local author David Turnoy is convinced that stories will teach the lessons of history better than dry, factually overburdened textbooks. And so this retired
Guest Column: Learnings From the View Haven House Fire
-- from Paul Kamin, General Manager, Eastsound Water Users Association -- This week I had the privilege of participating in the Orcas Island Fire Department’s review of the 322 View Haven house fire. I found it amazing that just after midnight on a Sunday morning OIFD was able to mobilize
Pawliticians Hope to be Reigning Cat or Dog
-- from Susan Anderson -- Four canines and a feline are contending for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound this year. Current leader of the pack, Jack, is highly popular for his “Visionary” slogan; Morgan’s supporters say they like his youthful enthusiasm; Phoebe has already sewed up the “under 5” vote and
Noxious Weed Alert: This Time it’s Scotch Broom
-- from Gwen Stamm -- Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is an invasive, many-branched shrub with green stems and bright yellow flowers, typically blooming from April to June and visible to us all from county roads. It is classified as a Class B noxious weed in Washington State and control is
Hypodermic Syringe Found in Sunken Park
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- A used hypodermic syringe was found discarded Thursday in Sunken Park [in downtown Friday Harbor]. The discovery was reported to the Sheriff’s Office and the syringe promptly removed and properly discarded by the responding deputy. Any used syringe poses a potential health risk and
The School Garden – Almost Three Years Later
Many hands and backs turned a lot of soil How It's Grown - Thanks to SO MANY! -- from Madie Murray -- It has been about three years and a lot of events - from the first turn of the soil by hand to create the expanded school
Lynn Starrett Memorial Service June 23
-- from Stewart Mehlman -- There will be a Memorial Service for Lynn Starrett at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island on Monday June 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Lynn Starrett, 78, of Olga, WA, formerly of Chicago, passed away on March
Editorial: Why Does Ferry Ticket Fraud Remain a Mystery?
-- by Lin McNulty -- On June 3, Orcas Issues made a Public Records Request to San Juan County Sheriff's Office regarding the mysterious, unauthorized use of Washington State Ferry WAVE2GO tickets. We, in turn, received two reports with dates of January 31, 2014 and March 21, 2014. We were
WSF Schedules Community Meetings
Wednesday, June 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., County Council Chambers -- from Washington State Ferries -- Join Washington State Ferries at community meetings this summer to discuss route-specific issues, liquefied natural gas, new vessel construction and long-range planning. Community meetings are hosted twice a year to discuss current issues
Fur and Feathers 4-H Club Offers Dinner Tomorrow
Wednesday, June 18, 5:30–7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Please join the Fur and Feathers 4-H club for a delicious dinner on Wednesday, June 18 at the Orcas Senior Center. Dinner is served between 5:30-7:00pm Cream of Carrot soup Local green salad with balsamic vinaigrette Pulled Pork w/ Macaroni & Cheese
State Social & Health Services to Visit Orcas
Tuesday, June 24 & Wednesday, June 25 at the Community Church The WA State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Eastsound on June 24 and June 25 , 2014. DSHS workers will conduct application interviews for food and cash as well as
