Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
Lend Your Voice: Choral Society Rehearsals to Begin
Orcas Choral Society season to be underway. The Orcas Choral Society has begun rehearsals for an exciting new season. The Choral Society rehearses in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. For its December holiday concert, Artistic Director Roger Sherman has
League of Women Voters to Hold Discussion of Charter Propositions
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold its monthly membership meeting on Monday, September 17 at the San Juan Island Library Conference Room at 1010 Guard Street in Friday Harbor from 12:00n until 2:00pm. The meeting will be devoted to the proposed changes to the County
Council Approves New County Waste Management Plan
Council Adopts Plan that Prioritizes Curbside Pickup after Public Hearing By Sadie Bailey On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 11, the San Juan County Council held the final public hearing on the Solid Waste Management Final Draft Plan (SWMP), before voting to adopt it. Members of the public from Orcas
Guest Editorial: Thoughts on GMO-Free San Juan Islands
By Madie Murray There are few places in the world that could remain effectively GMO [Genetically-modified organism]-free, and the San Juan Islands is one of them. I think this is significant and something we can’t afford to take lightly. As Chair of the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program as
Letter to the Editor: Gov’t. Administration Should be Consistent and Fair
Reject Charter Review Propositions 1 and 2 – Let’s move forward not backwards After serving under the charter form of government for the last 20 months, I have come to fully appreciate the value its separation of legislative and administrative functions provides. I can attest to the magnitude of the
How to Speak GMO
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 9-11 a.m., Lopez Library Meeting Room Why should you vote for a GMO-free San Juan County? Everyone is invited to an intimate talk with Jeffery M. Smith, world-renown educator, author, filmmaker, and speaker. This small gathering is for people with a general working knowledge of
FEAST’s Fall Harvest: Community Dinner, Partners with FoodMasters & Pizza Nights!
FEAST students gather with FoodMasters to build cobh oven at the school garden last Sunday By Margie Doyle Fundraising dinner this Sept. 30 at the Odd Fellows Hall Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens (FEAST) has completed another summer of in-field studies at local farms. The seven students
