Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Council Opponents Agree, Urging Rejection of Charter Propositions
Dear Voters, As the two candidates running for the County Council from District 4 on Orcas Island, we would like to thank the Charter Review Committee for their time and energy devoted to the Charter Review process. While we appreciate the work completed, we are issuing this joint letter urging
Orcas Island Rowing’s Regatta “The Headless Head” Will Be Early This Year
By Martin Taylor Orcas Issues Community Journalist A quad racing in the headless last year:Liam’s expression is priceless : no doubt about the effort he is expending. From left: Martin Taylor, Liam Nutt, Sam Blackadar and Sky Bear Aguilar. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor. Martin Taylor, Liam
Tango Classes Offered
From Steve Emmes Cindy McGrady, Tango teacher, has just returned from Argentina after many a dance class there. She's putting on a Tango Bootcamp, with sessions in beginning and intermediate tango over six days. Beginning Tango class schedule: 1st class: September 27 from 7-8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall
Letter to the Editor: Charter Group’s Review to Give Citizens More Control
The Charter Review Commission (CRC) was elected to evaluate our Home Rule Charter to determine if it meets the needs of San Juan County. The CRC spent 5 months doing that. We worked hard and volunteered many hours of time because we had a common desire to improve our local
Hedrick Smith’s New Book Who Stole the American Dream? Subject of Crossroads Lecture
Hedrick Smith, journalist and author, will speak on "The Dream at Risk" at the Crossroads Lecture this Saturday. By Margie Doyle Hedrick Smith, author of the newly-released book, Who Stole the American Dream? is eager to tell fellow Orcas Islander the history and the future of the middle-class.
Guest Opinion: A Simple Explanation of Charter Amendments
By David Turnoy Having moved here recently from a small town that seemed to be constantly embroiled in political tumult, I have been a bit surprised by the furor over the Charter Amendments. But because we are going to have to vote on these issues, I have been trying to
M.O.R.E. Local power: S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez Island
Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson with Molly in front of one of the two solar panel arrays at S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez. Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson produce everything they need—including electricity—to sustain their 50-acre farm and the community that depends on it. In 1970, Sehmsdorf
Where to Greet Autumn This Weekend
Friday, Sept. 21 Island Hoppin' Brewery Open House from noon to closing at 33 Hope Lane. "Miss Representation" How popular media dis-empowers girls, showing at the Funhouse Commons at 8 p.m. with free pizza before and after. 376-7177. Karaoke at The Lower Tavern. 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. Saturday, Sept.
Salmon in the Classroom Picnic
Studying salmon, counting gulps, with support from the San Juan Nature Institute . A fundraising barbecue will be held at the home of Jim and Kathy Youngren on Sept. 30. From Fiona Norris, San Juan Nature Institute At 3:30 on Sunday September 30, San Juan Nature Institute will
Learn by Landscaping the Orcas Public Library
By Margaret Payne Landscape Design Workshop and Work Party, Sept. 29 at Orcas Library As Part Two in the enhancement of the Orcas Island Library landscape, Orcas Island Landscape Designer Emily Aring (www.kabloomorcas.com) will teach landscape-design principles and lead a hands-on work party to plant island-appropriate (deer, drought and wind
Letter to the Editor: Vote No on Prop. 1
I’m very disappointed by the significant changes being proposed by the Charter Review Commission (CRC). This group seemed intent from the start to gut our Charter with little more than strong opinions to justify their stance. It’s not surprising that our neighbors on Lopez would like to see a return
“Miss Representation” Shows Impact of Media
Update of the "We Can Do It!" poster for the documentary "Miss Representation" In one week American teenagers spend 31 hours watching TV, 17 hours listening to music, 3 hours watching movies, 4 hours reading magazines, 10 hours online. That’s 10 hours and 45 minutes of media consumption
Mobile Dental Clinic Returns to Orcas
Tdap (whooping cough) vaccinations also provided From the Orcas Island Community Foundation The Mobile Dental Clinic from Medical Teams International will be returning to Orcas on September 21 and 22. The Clinic will provide free care to qualifying community members. Applications are available on line at www.oicf.us , or can
Invitations Sent to Candidates for League of Women Election Forums
Election Forum on Orcas Saturday, October 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center The League of Women Voters of the San Juan Islands sent an invitation on Sept. 3 to all 2012 Candidates to to participate in the Candidate Forums for the General Election, Nov. 6,
Helping Hands for Haiti Gives Update this Friday
Rosedanie Cadet has returns to Orcas to update relief and sustainability efforts in Haiti. She will give a talk at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Friday, Sept. 21 Rosedanie Cadet, Director of Helping Hands Noramise, an agency set up following the disastrous 2010 hurricane in Haiti, will give
Historical Society Celebrates Rural Orcas with Barn Tour & Calendar
Schmidt Barn by Ray McBride, one of the 12 Orcas Island barns featured on the Historical Society’s 2013 calendars, and one of seven barns on the Barn Tour, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13-14. Artist Ray McBride donates original barn paintings for Historical Society auction and calendar By
