Here’s a thought…
“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.”
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
Lutheran Church in the San Juans Welcomes New Pastor
-- from Bea vonTobel -- Effective May 15 The Reverend Elizabeth Purdum will begin serving as the Pastor of The Lutheran Church in the San Juans, a unique multi-island congregation with a presence on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands. Pastor Purdum, a native of Seattle, is returning to familiar
Town Hall Comes to Orcas This Tuesday
Additional Afternoon Sessions on Orcas Recycling Services and Repeal of Flow Control Ordinance -- by Margie Doyle -- Rick Hughes, at left, leads Orcas Town Hall last year. To Rick's right are County Auditor Milene Henley, County Manager Mike Thomas, EPRC chair Gulliver Rankin and Senior County Planner Colin Maycock
Time to Celebrate: OPAL is 25!
Saturday, May 17, Noon, OPAL Commons -- from Judy Whiting -- Saturday, May 17, islanders are invited to celebrate with OPAL supporters, visiting dignitaries and OPAL homeowners, apartment tenants and staff at a barbecue picnic, beginning at noon at Opal Commons. “Food will be catered by the Orcas Village Store;
Orcas Family Health Adds New Practitioners
-- from Aaimee Johnson -- Orcas Family Health Center, the island’s community clinic, is expanding their clinical services with the addition of a part-time physician and part-time psychologist according to medical director, David Shinstrom, M.D. Jim Litch, M.D. will be seeing patients at OFCH one day a week (Tuesday) starting
Local LWV Gives Annual Report
The following " Year in Review" report was given by League of Women Voters of the San Juans President Diane Martindale at its meeting on Monday, May 12: This year our League tackled major issues-separation of church and state, coal shipping in our waters, the dangers of increased vessel traffic,
Guest Opinion: Time to Implement Public Benefit Rating System for Open Space
-- from Charles Zalmanek, County Assessor -- Legislation was enacted in 1993 that allowed counties to implement the Open Space Farm Conservation Program because many farmers, whose lands were enrolled in the Current Use Farm and Agricultural Program (a commercial farming program), were reaching the age where they could no
Growler Noise? Council Wants to Hear (About) It
-- from Stan Matthews -- The San Juan County Council is asking county residents to help assess how noise from military aircraft taking off and landing at the Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island is affecting activities and the quality of life in the County. Beginning Friday, May 16, residents
New Scenic Byway ‘Wayshowing’ Signs Being Posted
-- from Deborah Hopkins Buchanan, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Many of the scenic byway signs are now up on Orcas! Those that need separate posts are a bit delayed; SJC Public Works’ goal was to put as many byway signs as possible on existing sign posts. You’ll find
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to Stream Live
Thursday, May 22, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to Orcas Center on Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 pm. Now a huge West End success,
Orcas Boy Choir Invites All to Recital
Saturday, May 17 at 3 pm at the Community Church --from Mary WillAllen, Director, Orcas Boy Choir -- The Orcas Boy Choir in performance at the Moran Mansion, Rosario Resort, November 2013 Orcas Boy Choir will present a recital of some of their recent accomplishments,--singing in two and
Editorial: Another Reason I Love My Island
-- by Lin McNulty -- I had not planned on writing an Editorial today, but a juxtaposition of events re-warmed my heart about my beloved island. Earlier today I watched a video in which a man who has fallen to the ground and calls out for help is ignored as
Discounted Aviation Fuel Coming to Eastsound
-- from Tony Simpson, Airport Manager -- The Orcas Airport in Eastsound and Aeronautical Services Incorporated of Friday Harbor have concluded an agreement to lower the price of aviation fuel sold at the airport for June, July and August this year. Initially, the price should drop on June 1st from
Letter to the Editor: Countering CSA Claims
-- by David Dehlendorf -- The recent exchange of letters by Sam Buck and Howie Rosenfeld in local media, including Orcas Issues, continues the tradition of misinformation perpetrated by the Common Sense Alliance (CSA) and its supporters over the last several years. Their intention is to mislead the public when
Letter to the Editor: Montessori Extends Thanks for Spring Auction Guests
from Teresa Chocano, OMS Director & Orcas Montessori School Board of Directors THANK YOU! to the many local and off island friends and businesses that contributed to the success of the Orcas Montessori School Spring Auction this past April 26. OMS extends many heartfelt thanks to: Event hosts Nate Schons,
Ciders Rule!
Up to 70 different ciders and meads were available for tastes -- by Madie Murray -- From eleven in the morning to four in the afternoon, the Eastsound Village Green was packed with people enjoying the market, the music, and a multitude of ciders and meads. The big
Island Hospital Names Orcas Nurse Employee of the Month
-- from Ed Wilson -- Dr. Camille Fleming (left) and Carol Boring, RN Island Hospital of Anacortes has named Carol Boring, RN, of Orcas Medical Center (OMC), “Employee of the Month” for April 2014. The hospital and its affiliates, including the Orcas clinic, employ a total of about
