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
Green Home Tour to Include Electric Vehicle Transport
Sunday, October 28, 11 a.m., Island Market Lot -- from Ryan Palmateer for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Join the San Juan Islands Conservation District and the San Juan Islands Electric Vehicle Assocation for the 3rd Annual Green Home Tour throughout San Juan County. Take a ride in a
Orcas Family Health 10th Annual Fundraiser Just Around the Corner
Saturday, November 3, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- Orcas Family Health Center and Dr. Shinstrom is proud to present its tenth annual fund raiser to benefit the OFHC's "Care For All" program. Despite the Orcas Hospital Taxing District's hard work toward laying the groundwork as
Letter to Editor | Victim Advocates Support Gaylord for Prosecutor
-- from Sandra Burt, et. al (see below) -- We are former Victim Advocates who worked closely with Randy Gaylord in the Victim Services Program, and we write to support his re-election. Randy Gaylord has proved his commitment to victims in the criminal justice system. Randy applied for grant funding
Letter to Editor | Initiative 1639: Please Vote “No”
-- from Steve Henigson -- The last time I wrote about a gun-control initiative, showing that trucks and bombs have also been used to kill lots of people, the most interesting response I got was, “It’s the gun, stupid.” No. It’s not. Orcas Island’s only brush with mass murder was
Long Term Care Community Meeting Scheduled
Thursday, November 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Are you concerned about the elder care options of the future? Are you a caregiver not satisfied with current employment options? Do you have ideas about the kinds of in-home care
Countywide Varicella (Chickenpox) ALERT!
-- from San Juan County Dept. of Health -- Nine school- and preschool-aged children have CONFIRMED cases of varicella (chickenpox) on Lopez, Orcas and Shaw islands, with additional possible cases awaiting evaluation from health care providers within the county. Schools have been alerted of the current outbreak. Parents are encouraged
Flotsam and Jetsam: Growing Pangs and Local Pitchforks
-- by Maurice Austin -- It was a quiet, placid day on Orcas Island, like so many other recent days. Deer munched at foliage along the roadside. Tourists idled about, taking selfies in front of every stump or bit of log somebody’d spilled some paint on. Kids complained about the
Redefining Prosperity — Can Beauty Save the World?
Tuesday October 23, 6pm at the Orcas Island Library Can beauty save the world? Filmmaker John de Graaf will present his latest documentary "Redefining Prosperity," the story of Nevada City’s fight to keep dams off the Yuba River. Born in the California Gold Rush, Nevada City was once the scene
Letter to Editor | It’s Simple; Vote for Gaylord
-- from David Dehlendorf -- Dirty campaign tricks and other forms of voter suppression are the hallmarks of current (and past) nationwide Republican election strategy. The national press abounds with examples of these activities. For a particularly egregious example in our state, read the Seattle Times article dated 10/19/18 at
Letter to Editor | Support Krebs, Jewett, and Definitely Gaylord
-- from Andy Wickstrand -- I attended the recent candidates' forum on Orcas Island and was impressed with Sheriff Ron Krebs and municipal court judge candidate Carolyn Jewett. I'm grateful for their opponents' desire to serve, and believe both are capable of performing the basic duties of those elected offices.
Letter to Editor | Proposition 1 Kicks the Problem Down the Road
-- from Jay Ibold BA History, University of Oregon '88 -- It doesn't take a history degree to see that tax increases are primitive attempts at problem solving. Yes San Juan County has a bad affordable housing situation. It's been this way since we moved to Friday Harbor in 1999.
Letter to Editor | Why I Support Ron Krebs
-- from Stan Wagner -- I am writing to support Ron Krebs for sheriff. He was first elected to clean up a mess in the Sheriffs office and he has done a commendable job. Fortunately we on Waldron have little contact with the Sheriffs office but he did make the
Camp Orkila’s Fall Festival Full of Adventure, Food
Sunday, October 28, 1 - 5:30 p.m., Camp Orkila Saturday, October 27, 7 - 8:45 p.m. - Super Spooky Haunted Hay Ride -- from Haley Winchell for Camp Orkila -- Join us for this free event full of adventure and food. We’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili and cider to
Health Commissioners Move Toward Final 2019 Budget
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues Reporter -- On the obstacle course to getting their job done, the commissioners of the Orcas Island Health Care District cleared a hurdle this week: they passed a resolution finalizing their agreement with Washington Federal on long-term financing. Resolution 2018-16 provides for “the issuance
Letter to Editor | Continue the Excellence With Sheriff Krebs
-- from Brent D. Johnson, Retired San Juan County Undersheriff -- I have had a very gratifying career in law enforcement for forty-five years. I worked for the U.S.A.F, the Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office, University of Washington, and San Juan County Sheriff’s office. I retired as
OICF Supports OPAL With Large Grant
-- from Hilary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) recognizes that access to affordable housing is the most pressing need currently facing the Orcas community. When our workforce, our seniors, and our young families can’t find places to live, the entire community suffers.
