Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
R.I.P. — April has mooooooved on
April in repose, May 2006. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hubbard. from Joann Frances Benevolent Eastsound icon and former Mayor, April D. Bovine, died peacefully Tuesday September 18, 2012. Her 18-year residence was the field in the middle of Eastsound's educational hub. It was here the quadruped watched over
County Council to Meet on Orcas Sept. 25
Agenda times and items may change, check sanjuanco.com "County Council" A special meeting of the San Juan County Council will take place on Tuesday, Spet. 25 at the Eastsound Fire Station at 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound. The preliminary agenda from Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel calls for the meeting to begin
Abreu and Hurwicz Teach Peace at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Sunday, September 23 at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Club Mike Hurwicz and Sharon Abreu will be doing a 20-minute presentation about BePeace, a n internationalprogram for teaching peace, for the Orcas Unitarian Universalist Fellowship this Sunday. The service starts at 11 am and ends at about noon.
ORS/The Exchange Gathers Petition Signatures Online
Meeting Today (Weds. Sept. 19) at Eastsound Fire Hall at 5:30 p.m. The Board of Directors of the Orcas Recycling Services (ORS)/The Exchange Orcas non-profit has set up an online link where people can sign a petition requesting that the contract for management of the Orcas Transfer Station give control
Local Red Cross Director Appointed
From the Islands Chapter, American Red Cross Mary Frances Close has been named Executive Director of The Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross. Ms. Close began work on September 10 for The Islands Chapter, which serves Whidbey, Fidalgo and the San Juan Islands. Mrs. Close has worked in military
Teams Needed — Orcas Island Chili Cookoff Coming!
Benefit for The Giving Tree to be held Saturday September 29 on the Eastsound Village Green Hot time promised at Orcas Chili Cookoff. Red beans vs. black beans, beef vs. chicken … the competition among the 10 teams competing at the First annual Eastsound Chili Cookoff to benefit
Letter to the Editor: Kaleidoscope Thanks the Island Village
Once again, our Orcas Community gathered to support Kaleidoscope Preschool & Child Care Center. We held our 8th Annual, Island Grown Island Raised Dinner & Auction and had the best turn out, EVER! The room was filled with 21 years of supporters, with founding, past and current board members, past
Guest Editorial: County Manager Based Governance in San Juan County
By Nelson Rios Having worked for twenty years in a county manager based system in the Mid-Atlantic region, I was well positioned to observe the structure and function of such a governing arrangement. I worked in the office of the county manager, and served three such managers during my tenure.
Teddy Bear Picnics & Harvest Landscapes on Display at Senior Center
Plein air oil painting by Richard Haffey will be on display with other harvest themed artwork at the Senior Center Teddy Bears Picnic is the theme of the September Exhibit in the Betty Lundeen Room of theOrcas Senior Center. A delightful display of Teddy Bears, their friends, portraits
Council Votes to Split Orcas Waste Contract with Revenue/Cost Imbalances
By Sadie Bailey Rather than wait until a September 25th Council Meeting on Orcas Island, County Council voted in its Friday Harbor meeting on Sept. 11th to begin split contract negotiations with Cimarron Enterprises and Orcas Recycling Services (ORS.) The decision was based on Utility Manager Ed Hale's Staff Report
GMO Film Series at Public Library
Free of Charge September 20, 10:30 a.m. “The Future of Food” September 27, 5:30 p.m. “Genetic Roulette” October 4, 10:30 a.m. “Seeds of Freedom” October 11, 5:30 p.m. “The GMO Trilogy” - Part II: Hidden Dangers in Kids’ Meals October 18, 10:30 a.m. “Deconstructing Supper” October 25, 5:30 p.m. “Bitter
Orcas Recycling Services Invites All Islanders to Public Meetings
Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Board of Directors How do we continue to grow the Reduce, Reuse Recycle and Up-Cycle mission of The Exchange, plus expand and improve upon solid waste and recycling services to the Orcas community?
Letter to the Editor: Misunderstandings Regarding Charter Review Commission
There has been a great deal of misunderstanding regarding the nature and objectives of the Charter Review Commission. Here are a few points to set a perhaps more balanced stage: The CRC was a pretty diverse group comprising 21 members elected by the citizens throughout San Juan County. The Commission
Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Hedrick Smith to present “The Dream at Risk”
From the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Hedrick Smith, who will present "The Dream at Risk" Saturday, September 22, at 5 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish Hall. Pulitzer Prize winner Hedrick Smith has written a timely sequel to his classic best seller,
Jeffrey M. Smith Speaks on Orcas about GMOs
Jeffrey M. Smith speaking on health risks of GMOs Wednesday, September 19 • 6:30 at Odd Fellows Hall. Jeffrey M. Smith, a leading consumer advocate promoting healthier GMO-free choices, author and filmmaker, is coming to Orcas Island. He has led the way in exposing the health risks of
What the Week Will Bring
Tuesday, Sept. 18 Open Mic at The Lower Tavern. 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. Wednesday, Sept. 19 Learn about Time Banking and local time and skill sharing. Coordinator, Morgan Meadows, will be presenting an orientation and answering FAQ’s from the Lopez Library Conference Room, from 4-5pm. The Orcas and San
