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
Citizen groups keep pressure on county, OPALCO regarding VRs and dam removal
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- In what seems to be an emerging trend here on this increasingly feisty archipelago, citizens are coming together to resist decisions being made that don’t reflect the “will of the people” or at least as close as that will can be determined.
San Juan EDC wraps up 2019 trades courses
-- from Victoria Compton for San Juan County Economic Development Council -- After the success of the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s previous trades training courses and a tremendous need in our community for trained building tradespeople, they worked to create a large-scale, in-depth building program that would offer training
County Parks camping reservations open for county residents
-- from San Juan County Parks -- San Juan County Parks & Fair is again offering advance camping reservations for people who reside in our county year ‘round! Choose from San Juan County Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds (RVs only), Odlin County Park, and Shaw County Park for any dates
Call for male artists for upcoming ‘man-made’ exhibit
Intake for artwork: February 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Opening Night Reception: February 7, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. -- from Kathleen Youngren for Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- The Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center has realized that most of the visual art displayed at the Center is the work of
Rep. Lekanoff welcomes new State House seatmate
-- from Rep. Debra Lekanoff -- A big congratulations to Alex Ramel on his newly appointed role as my seatmate in Washington's State House of Representatives for the 40th Legislative District! This afternoon, the Whatcom, Skagit, and San Juan Councils and Commissioners held a Special Joint Meeting and voted to
Inslee statement in response to Washingtonians detained at Canadian border
-- from Washington Governor Jay Inslee -- "The reports out of the border crossing at Blaine are deeply alarming. Washingtonians who happen to be Iranian-American were detained at the Canadian-U.S. border for extended periods of time for no other reason than their ethnicity or country of origin. "This is wrong
San Juan EDC Knowledge Worker Network initiative 2019 wrap-up
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is proud to announce the successful launch of the Knowledge Worker Network initiative started in 2019. Last year, the EDC worked to build out a new program to support San Juan County residents
Request for salmon recovery project proposals
-- from Sam Whitridge for San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery -- The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2020 grant funding cycles. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and
Free documentary screening: A Prayer for Compassion
Saturday, January 11, 5 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church -- from Ingrid Kjelstrup for Orcas Veg Fest -- A Prayer for Compassion is a feature length documentary that strives to inspire and encourage those already on a religious or spiritual path, to expand their circle of compassion to embrace all life,
There’s a new yacht club in Deer Harbor
-- from Michael Durland for Deer Harbor Yacht Club -- This year the Deer Harbor Yacht Club (dhyc.org) is an official entity thanks to a dedicated group of local Deer Harbor residents, business owners, and boaters. Months of planning and organizing has created an opportunity to offer reciprocal moorage, educational programs, sail training, member get
UUF service ‘in praise of disobedience’ next Sunday
Sunday, January 12, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall -- from Suzanne Olson for The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship -- Happy New Year! Please join The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for our first service of the new decade: "In Praise of Disobedience" led by Kathy Hendrickson, and based on an essay by Oscar Wilde.Sunday,
Aging Like a Guru | Be the legacy you wish to leave behind
The topic of Legacies is a big one as part of the aging process. What will you leave behind for your family, community, or the world at large? Wills, trusts, foundations, charities all are in line for your financial treasure. We all want to be remembered after we're gone. Personally,
Current and upcoming board vacancies await your input
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: http://sanjuanco.com/641/Board-Committee-Vacancies. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee
Winter schedule begins on Sunday, January 5
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries’ winter schedule begins tomorrow, January 5, and is in effect through Saturday, March 28. Service between Anacortes, Friday Harbor and Sidney, B.C. will be suspended for the winter. The Anacortes/San Juan Island routes will operate three vessels on weekends (no dedicated
Orcasional Musings | Something’s missing
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- About two-thirds of the way from the ferry landing to Eastsound, on the west side of Horseshoe Highway, there's a high, weather-worn, wood-slat fence. Behind it sits an old, but well preserved log cabin that had been built in 1866. The cabin sits
Sheriff’s Report | December 25 – 31, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 25, 201919-010563 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:34:13 12/25/19Deputies responded to a report of a Domestic in Friday Harbor. After talking with the parties involved and gathering voluntary written statements, one person was arrested and booked into jail for Assault 4th
