The most important thing to understand about the type A H5N1 avian flu (the “bird flu”) is that eventually it will mutate and create a pandemic. Now it only infects humans via poultry.
As an old Chinese proverb says, “If we don’t change our direction, we are likely to wind up where we are headed.” The Lopez Island based Citizens Stop Climate Change is sponsoring a conference on Friday, April 25 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lopez Community Center to examine the environmental impacts, changes in sea level projections and citizen solutions for climate change.
The 4-H Horse Rangers are holding a benefit auction and dinner on May 2, 5:30 p.m. at Lopez Center. It’s a fundraiser for the 4-H Horse Rangers with part of the proceeds to go to Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support. Dinner includes: salmon and chicken on the BBQ, organic greens, side dishes from Vortex, rolls, and desert! Auction includes 10 yards pit run, fresh salmon fillets, a dinner by Mary Jenison, artwork by local artists, a night at The Islander Lopez Resort, and much more. Contact Lisa Steinbrueck at 468-2088 for more information.
The first half of the 2008 property tax is due by Wed. April 30.
San Juan County Democrats caucused in Friday Harbor on Saturday, April 5 to elect eight delegates and four alternates to represent San Juan County at the Democratic State Convention and the 2nd Congressional District Caucuses. Over 150 delegates and alternates, elected at the precinct caucuses, showed almost the same preferences as they did in February. Seven delegates were apportioned to Barack Obama and one delegate to Hillary Clinton. After spirited short speeches by the nominees the following people were elected:
The San Juan Islands Western Bluebird Reintroduction Project announced the release of six Western bluebirds into the San Juan Valley area on San Juan Island.
The Land Bank is sponsoring a Writing Contest for all students in San Juan County in grades 10 through 12.
Learn about “Global Warming and Elections 2008 – What are the Candidates Telling Us and What Do We Need to Know” at a special meeting sponsored by the League of Women Voters on Saturday, April 26.
Lopez Animal Protection Society is offering its spring low cost clinic. Any Lopez cat can be spayed or neutered for $10; dogs are $20. Please call 468-2258 or 468-2591.
San Juan County Democrats caucused in Friday Harbor on Saturday, April 5 to elect eight delegates and four alternates to represent San Juan County at the Democratic State Convention and the 2nd Congressional District Caucuses. Over 150 delegates and alternates, elected at the precinct caucuses, showed almost the same preferences as they did in February. Seven delegates were apportioned to Barack Obama and one delegate to Hillary Clinton. After spirited short speeches by the nominees the following people were elected:
At their regularly scheduled public Board meeting of March 26, the Lopez Island School District Board of Directors conducted an annual performance evaluation of Superintendent Bill Evans, and renewed his contract for school year 2008-09.
Hospice care in the San Juans is getting a boost from an established Mt. Vernon program.
The 2008 Tour de Lopez sold out a month before its event date.
