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
Health District Finalizes Draft Budget for Nov. 6 Public Hearing
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- The final draft budget to be considered at the Nov. 6 public hearing of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) is now available on the OIHCD website. The commissioners expect to approve this budget when the hearing is complete. No substantive
Salish Sea New Music in Upcoming Concert
Saturday, November 3, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Jeffrey Cohen for Salish Sea New Music -- The groundbreaking jazz clarinetist and composer William O. “Bill” Smith, who has written new works which will be premiered by the composer along with flutist Jeffrey Cohan and violinist Sharyn Peterson, alongside
The Man Who Walked Backward
Friday, October 26, 6:00 pm at the Orcas Library Like most Americans at the time, Plennie Wingo was hit hard by the effects of the Great Depression. When the bank foreclosed on his small restaurant in Abilene, Texas, he found himself suddenly penniless with nowhere left to turn. After months
Letter to Editor | We, All of Us, Strongly Endorse Prop. 1
-- from ...see below... -- As businesses/organizations, it is not often we take a stance endorsing a political measure. However, the critical state of housing in our county has persuaded us to publicly endorse Prop. 1 – the measure to create a Home Fund. We cannot do our work without
Letter to Editor | It’s Simple Why I Support Randy Gaylord
-- from Howard Howie Rosenfeld -- Randy Gaylord is a good prosecuting attorney and I trust him to protect our islands' environment.
Letter to Editor | Vote for Gaylord’s Character, Experience
-- from Lance Evans and Janet Brownell -- We have known Randy Gaylord for over 20 years. We have known his family for those decades. When we think of Randy, we do not think of him as the county prosecutor, we think of him as one of the most honorable,
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Randy Gaylord
-- from Joe Gaydos -- I am voting to re-elect Randy Gaylord as Prosecuting Attorney for San Juan County. Randy is smart, honest, and committed to protecting the people of San Juan County. As a friend, I've spent many hours with Randy running trails all over San Juan County and
Letter to Editor | Join Me in Voting for Steve Brandli
-- from Mary E. Mager -- As women, it is important to exercise our right to vote. This is not the time to be an armchair activist. It is a time to use your vote wisely. Research and listen to each candidate before you complete your ballot. Steve Brandli is
Letter to Editor | Gaylord By Far the Best Choice
-- from Dan Christopherson -- For County Prosecutor, by far the best choice is Randy Gaylord. He has been one of the best elected officials this county has had. He is a knowledgeable, competent, compassionate and highly ethical prosecutor who knows and is in touch with the community he serves.
Letter to Editor | Time is Running Out for SRKW Recovery
-- from Deborah Giles and Lovel Pratt -- The clock is running out for Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) recovery. But the question is not, ‘How much time do we have?’ rather, ‘What can we do that will reverse the current extinction trend and how quickly can protection and recovery
Letter to Editor | Let’s Get Real; We Need Affordable Homes
-- from Norm Zimlich -- Orcas multiple listings today show four homes under $300,000: two Eastsound condos and two livable houses. Could a salaried worker on Orcas buy one of these? Let’s work the numbers. First huge hurdle: banks require a down payment of at least 20% – e.g., $60,000.
Odd Fellows Celebrate Halloween with a Dance
--from Jay Kimball for Odd Fellows -- Charles Dalton cuts loose at the 2012 Odd Fellows Dance. There will be a Halloween dance on Wednesday Oct. 31 for the community. The Odd Fellows annual Halloween Dance is Wednesday, October 31st at 8:30 pm. It features the live
Registration Open for Aerial Acrobatics
-- from Jamie Donatuto -- It's that time of year again: the leaves are turning, the days are getting shorter, and IAA classes will begin soon. Class registration is now open. Please go online to islandaerialacrobatics.com to register for classes. Check out the new classes we are offering. We have
Letter to Editor | It’s Our Money, Folks
-- from Walt Corbin -- I am really frustrated today, and that frustration doesn’t even include the crazy in the White House. Our community is spending, from my point of view, millions of our tax dollars on frivolous projects so that cars don't have to slow down on curves, airport
Boo –ks! Trick or Treat at the Library
Orcas Island Public Library from 3 to 6 p.m. -- from Nita Couchman -- Even Dracula likes free books for a Halloween treat Kids and parents are invited to stop by the Community Room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween
Letter to Editor | Preserve My Right of Choice
-- from Jean Henigson -- Some you may know me because of my involvement in protecting women’s rights to reproductive choice. But now, I want to express my feelings about Initiative 1639, which places additional restrictions on gun ownership. Just as the anti-abortion forces are campaigning to incrementally pass laws to
