Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
How Safe are Local Bees?
-- from Russel Barsh -- When local food producers raised concerns a year ago about the possible impact of neonicotinoids on local bees, the islands’ nonprofit scientific cooperative Kwiaht was curious about whether this new generation of persistent pesticides was already being used widely in the San Juan Islands. “Pyrethroids
Exchange A.R.T. Show
Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m. at Enzo's Cafe -- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling Services -- The A.R.T. Show represents "Appropriate Recycling Technology" - or, simply put: ART! In its 15th year, it is an exhibition showcasing an eclectic array of Orcas Island found art sculptures created mostly
Funhouse Summer Day Camp Program Schedule
-- from Emilie Gincig for the Funhouse -- Our summer day camp program is back with 10 weeks of exciting adventures! Summer camp is $95 a week for members and $125 a week for non-members. The daily drop-in rate is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. This summer's themes
Welcoming Ceremony for Our New M/V Samish
Sunday, June 14, 9:45 a.m., Friday Harbor ferry terminal -- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The San Juan County Council and the Town of Friday Harbor will be welcoming the M/V Samish on her official maiden voyage to the San Juan Islands. The Welcome begins at 9:45 AM
American Pen Women Reach Out to Islanders
-- from Sara Williams -- What's the Story? It's a round-table discussion of the craft of writing and the business of publishing. Two American Pen Women authors, Iowa-based Joyce Daniels and Sara Williams of Deer Harbor, will lead the discussion. This event is to be held Friday, June 19th from
Letter to Editor: Praise Prius People
-- from Tom Owens -- While driving around the island, I have noticed lots of Prius vehicles. The owners seem to have their noses pointed slightly upward. Perhaps the driver’s seat is designed to lean back a bit. I have also seen a VW TDI with a big arrow on
San Juan First County in Nation to Adopt “Leave No Trace”
-- from Ingrid R. Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk -- Eight months ago the County Council passed a resolution making San Juan County a voluntary Leave No Trace Area to facilitate the protection and preservation of our natural environment for all people- current and future generations. San Juan County is
Reserve Now for Wills and Estate Planning Workshop
Friday, June 26, 2 - 4 pm, Emanuel Parish Hall -- from Kate Long -- OICF will host Anthony McCormick of Seattle's Perkins Coie Law Firm (perkinscoie.com) to present a "Wills and Estate Planning" workshop to the Orcas community on Friday, June 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the
UUF Schedules Flower Communion
Sunday, June 14, 11:30 a.m., Cascade Lake Picnic Shelter -- from Suzanne Olson -- All are welcome Flower Communion with the Rev. Barbara Gilday Summer Picnic with music by Sharon Abreu & Mike Hurwicz Please bring some flowers to help us celebrate our annual flower communion. There will be a brief service
“Garden of the Absurd;” Must Be Time for Solstice Parade
Saturday, June 20, at noon in Eastsound -- from Michael Budnick -- Photos: Bob Friel Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 17th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday June 20th at noon in Eastsound. The theme this year is “Garden of the Absurd.”
Guest Opinion: Make a Difference in a Child’s Life
-- by David Turnoy -- Several weeks ago, a documentary called "Minor Differences" was shown at our local theater. An Orcas resident made this film, and it tells the story of five different young men who ended up in jail as teenagers The filmmaker kept in touch with these young
Steward San Juans’ Natural “Hot Spots”!
Special “Leave No Trace” Training June 17 & 18 on San Juan and Lopez Islands -- from Dona Wuthnow, Director, County Parks and Recreation -- On October 7, 2014, San Juan County became the first County in the U.S. designated as a voluntary “Leave No Trace” Area as the County
Calling Grandparents, Fictive Kin, and Relatives Raising Children
Sunday, June 14, 4 p.m., Orcas Christian School Playground -- from Kim Ihlenfeldt -- Are you raising or deeply involved with the care of someone else’s child? It is well known that raising children comes with its challenges; but raising someone else’s child comes with a unique set of struggles of
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 13
-- from Jan B-Smith -- Pictured in photo: Katie Wilkins, Kim Bryan, Bella French, Dan Vekved, Liz Taylor, Becki Day, Bob O’Connell, Annette McCullough, Erin Corra, Sara Waugh and Gregory Maynard Leadership San Juan Islands Cohort XI - missing Dave Sather and Jodi Spitalli Thirteen islanders have successfully
Children’s House Coupon Book Offers Savings
-- from Susan Anderson -- Orcas Island Children’s House is selling coupon books, featuring more than $500 in discounts offered by local businesses. Go Orcas! includes nearly 100 coupons (valid through May 2016) featuring savings on dining, entertainment, recreation, retail/gifts, lodging and services. The coupon book was previously published by the Senior
Jami Mitchell Leads Senior Center Non-profit
Jami Mitchell -- by Margie Doyle -- "I love my new job!" Jami Mitchell says unabashedly. She works every day, 25 hours a week as the Senior Center Manager, to be "a support for everything that happens here, from room rentals to programs." She works for the non-profit
