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
USS Nimitz Visits San Juans
-- by Lin McNulty -- Photos by Brad Patton. Perhaps in homage to Harry Patton's recent 92nd birthday, it seems the USS Nimitz paid a recent visit to the East side of Orcas, passing by the Pea Pods. "Quite a sight!" related Harry after he saw the carrier
“Earthy” Eastsound Water Smell Still Safe
-- from Paul Kamin -- Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) has had four calls related to an uncommon odor in the water. The odor was first noticed on Sunday midday, and several calls came in on Monday morning. The water was described as smelling “earthy” or “like algae” What’s going
Chamber Music Fest Adds Miró Beethoven Concert Seating
Monday, June 23; Tuesday, June 24; Wednesday, June 25; and Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 pm, with the final concert Sunday, June 29 at 4:00 pm., Orcas Center -- from Joyce Stone -- Due to fantastic audience response, Stage Seating has been added to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s
Rosario Area Drug And Gun Bust Suspect Has Hearing in Court
-- by Margie Doyle -- Geiser Way house, subject of criminal activity investigation David A. Andreev, arrested at 299 Geiser Way in the Rosario area on Friday, June 13, made a preliminary appearance at the San Juan County Courthouse today [Monday, June 16]. During the brief appearance a
Over All Too Soon: Graduation Memories
-- from the Orcas Issues staff -- It was a wild and wonderful week, with high emotions and pride in accomplishment. From the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School graduation, to the presentation of senior projects, to the traditional scholarship awards at the Celebration of Success to the culminating
Growler Flight Operations Schedule
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of June 15-21, 2014 NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., on June 17, 19 and 20, 2014. Tuesday and
Learn to Sail the Seas!
-- from Gwyneth Burrell for Sail Orcas -- Jr. Sailing Sailing lessons for boys and girls aged 8-15 on West Sound will be running again this summer starting June 23rd. Now in it's 21st year this popular program is a great activity for visiting kid as well as locals. Sign
Orcas Island’s Harvey Family Parade Grand Marshals
Chamber of Commerce Honors ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ in Community Parade -- from Lance Evans -- “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 5 in Eastsound. "One of the things that makes island living exceptional is our powerful sense of
Funhouse Commons 5K Run
Saturday, July 5, 8:45 a.m., Village Green -- from Alyson Stephens -- On Saturday of Independence Day weekend, before the parade, The Funhouse Commons will hold it’s 3rd annual “FC5.” Divisions include a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1K kids' run. Walkers will start at 8:45, The kids' race
Actors Theater to Bring Burying Aunt Beulah to Random Howse
Thursday & Friday, June 19 & 20, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Doug Bechtel -- First up in Actors Theater of Orcas Island's summer schedule is a Readers Theater production of the comedy “Burying Aunt Beulah” by Joni Hilton. This award winning play tells what happens when Beulah, the
Seven to be Honored for Environmental Stewardship
-- from Julia Vouri, Stewardship Network of the San Juans -- Christine Langley, Lopez Island Seven Good Steward awards will be presented to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship on Saturday, June 21 at the Orcas Island Solstice Celebration. At 11 a.m., winners will
GMA To Be Repealed in San Juan County?
Friday June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station -- from the Eagle Forum -- Presentation with Discussion to follow. The state legislature has passed [GMA repeal legislation] and it has been signed into law that counties, with less than 20,000 residents in one of the
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Community For Support of Students
-- from the Families of the Orcas Island High School Class of 2014 -- The families of the Orcas Island High School senior class send our heartfelt thanks to the community members and businesses that have supported our students throughout their growing up years. We would like to recognize businesses
Darvills Contributes to Book Week Success for Kids
-- from Brook Meinhardt -- Pictured with books from Darvills: Brook Meinhardt, Izie Janecek,Hazel Meinhardt Moe, Henry Meinhardt Moe, Susan Stolmeier, and Janet Brownell (OIEF) Always working to instill and nourish the joy of reading, Darvill’s Bookstore once again joined the Orcas School District and the PTSA in
Common Sense Alliance Announces New Board Members
-- from Jane Cable, Common Sense Alliance -- Rich Peterson and Dave Hyde have been unanimously appointed to the Board of Directors of the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Rich had a career as a Fire Chief with 29 years of service in Santa Barbara, California. Upon retirement his family moved
OHS Class of 2014 Graduates!
-- by Cara Russell -- They wore blue and silver robes, and before the ceremony began, a few at a time poked their heads into the gym to make sure their family had found their seats. Roses and lilies made fragrant the air, as the high school gym was transformed
