Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Guest Opinion: Time to Get the County Out of Garbage Business
By Allen Rosenberg The Exchange provides a terrific service on Orcas, as does Take it or Leave it on Lopez. So do the Thrift Store and Consignment Treasures on San Juan, and other re-use and recycle operations on multiple islands. Only the first two are on County property, and
Philomena Robinson to Teach Artist’s Book Class
Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orcas Library Artist’s Books can be anything - sculpture, wall-hanging, mobile - whatever you can envision. They can pop-up, fold out, or spiral and can containpainting, drawing, paper-cuts, photographs, collage, feathers, bones, or bugs. Your imagination is the only
Library to Close for Systems Upgrade
From the Orcas Island Public LIbrary The Orcas Island Library will be closing early on Thursday, November 3, at 5 p.m. and then closed all day on Friday the 4th for a systems upgrade. We will reopen on Saturday, November 5 at our regular time of 10 am. During these
Viking Win Brings “Sweet Moment” for Coach Dahl’s Last Home Game
Orcas Vikings Football Team trounced their Concrete opposition at yesterday's last home game of the season, 48-20. The game started off with a tribute to the Vikings Veteran Football Coach, Dennis Dahl. Assistant Coach Mark Padburty said, "After 20 years and many many young people who've had the
Picture This: A Salon Concert by Jon Kimura Parker!
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival It’s a holiday memory you’ll cherish. Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 29th at 7:00 pm. Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival will present a very special Salon Concert at Orcas Center’s OffCenter stage featuring pianist Jon Kimura Parker. “Jackie” Parker is
Guest Editorial: Why the Exchange Supports Proposition 2 (and why we think you should too)
By The Exchange Board of Directors It's not because we think it's the best solution to our county’s solid waste program. It's because its the best choice being offered. First of all, let’s recognize that waste management is a public issue. Not just because improper waste disposal has public health,
Time to Laugh with British Wit: Island Stage Left Brings “Blithe Spirit” to the Fairgrounds
Weekends, Nov. 3 through Dec. 4 in Friday Harbor By Helen Marchin-Smith It's time to mark your calendars for a good laugh! Island Stage Left presents its fall play opening Friday, November 3 and running through December 4 at the County Fairgrounds. Following the example of Noel Coward
Whale of a Show: A Lot of Fun Packed into One Evening
Friday November 4 at 6:00pm at Orcas Center Back by popular demand, Whale of a Show is a lot of fun packed in to one evening. In this premier show case of Orcas’ young talent, elementary, middle and high school kids ages 6 – 18 years, shine on
Council on Nov. 1: Early CAO Discussion, Budget Hearing Videoconference
The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 8:45 AM. The purpose of the special meeting is to continue the Public Hearing on an Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations for
Hunting Technologies of the Last 12,000 Years
Saturday, October 29, 4-5 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Daniel Meatte, Archeology Program Manager at WA State Parks, is offering a talk and demonstration on Hunting Technologies of the last 12,000 years. This talk, sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum, will examine the prehistoric technology used to
Learn English Language this Fall
George Karnikis will again conduct a six week course in E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) free of charge, beginning on Tuesday November 1. In the 1990s, George became certified as an ELL teacher, mostly so that he could prolong his vacation stays in his native Greece (George
The Weekend Gears Up for Halloween on Monday
Friday, October 28 Fall Festival at Camp Orkila: Grab a hot dog, press some cider, climb the rock wall, aim for the archery target, get your face painted, and, at 6 p.m., hop aboard a family fun Hay Ride Also: Zip line! Foor 3rd graders and up, 285 lb weight limit. Must
Discuss the Ferries “Fragile State”
In a recent Crosscut regional news service (www.crosscut.com) article, WSF observer C.B. Hall reported on "The Fragile State of Washington's Ferries." Crosscut asked: "A recent disruption in ferry service to the San Juan Islands illuminated just how close Washington's ferry system is to the edge. Can a new government task
Organic Apple Crisp Sale Supports Montessori School Scholarships
From the Montessori School Orcas Islanders are in for a sweet treat! The bountiful harvest from our hundred-year-old orchard at Orcas Montessori School provides a key ingredient for the school’s fall fundraiser. In recent years, Islanders have enjoyed classic apple pies and apple crisps. This fall, the school is selling organic apple crisps.
Gov. Gregoire Announces “Dreadful” Budget Reduction Alternatives
From the Office of the Governor Gov. Chris Gregoire today presented a list of budget reduction alternatives as a starting point to the conversation lawmakers must engage in to resolve the state’s budget deficit. “These budget alternatives will impact real people,” Gregoire said. “They’re all around us. They’re in our
Letter to the Editor: Land Bank Preserves Natural Treasure
Our Land Bank is just such a wonderful institution! It has preserved treasures such as Turtleback Mountain, Watmough Bight and Deadman Bay, providing incomparable recreation and inspiring scenic views in perpetuity. It is difficult to imagine our islands without the secure protection the Land Bank can afford to wetlands and
