Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
School Board to Review Phase III Building Project at Special Meeting
Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas School Library -- from Cathy Ferran for the Orcas Island School District -- A Special School Board meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 7 at 10
Letter to Editor | Watson, Durland Will Address Ongoing Land-Use Concerns
-- from Lee Sturdivant -- The San Juan County Council recently released their preliminary budget for 2017. A hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 14. During this campaign, Councilmen Jarman and Hughes have
Odd Fellows’ Volunteerism Sparks Gratitude
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- San Juan County Parks sends a huge thank you to Odd Fellows members Fred Klein, Robin Kucklick, David Turnoy, Eric Morris, and Larry Paluzzi for their work restoring the Village Green grass.
EDC Gives Free Workshop on LinkedIn for Career Development
Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 1-2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton, Director, Economic Development Council (EDC)-- Many people have joined LinkedIn, but how can it be used for career enhancement
Elevate the Vote: Gather with Community at Emmanuel Parish Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 3-4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall --from Father Berto Gandara -- We will gather for an hour of meditation at the parish hall of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Orcas Island on
Orcas Rallies in Support of Standing Rock
-- by Kelly Rose, Updated Nov. 2 -- More than 70 Islanders gathered at Odd Fellows Hall last Tuesday, October 25, in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Nation to protest the construction of the
Great Ideas from the 50-50 Visionaries
-- by Margie Doyle -- “We could be the model for other islands and towns; let’s use that energy to make it cool” At the 50-50 Vision for Eastsound last Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, Fred
Center for Whale Research on Orca Death
-- from Kenneth C. Balcomb, Center for Whale Research -- J28 was born in mid-winter 1992/93 in or near Puget Sound Washington, and was the first of four known calves born to J17 in the
Another Orca Death
-- by Amy Smart from the Victoria, B.C. Times-Colonist -- Now that mother J28 has died of apparent malnutrition, her calf J54 is not expected to survive. Photo courtesy of Ken Balcomb Hopes
To Our Readers: Orcas Issues Publisher Margie Doyle to Work for Orcas Center
Dear Orcas Issues readers; Recently I was approached to help the Orcas Center during the period when they look for a new executive director. In this position, I will primarily be enabling the Center staff
County Publishes Preliminary 2017 Budget
-- from San Juan County -- The 2017 Preliminary Budget for San Juan County has been published. The theme of the 2017 Budget Message is “Building for the Future.” With the effects of the Great
Whale Museum Honors Southern Residents Who Have Passed
Wednesday, November 2, 3 p.m., Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson -- Please join us on Wednesday, November 2nd at 3:00 p.m. as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of passed Southern Resident
Become a Master Gardener this Spring
Applications are due November 1 -- San Juan County WSU Master Gardener program -- Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 San Juan County WSU Master Gardener Training Program. Volunteer trainees will receive over
Letter to the Editor: Concern for Eastsound’s Future
-- by Michael Budnick -- To the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC), sent on Oct. 10 by email to Rick Hughes/ EPRC County Liaison Dear Members of the EPRC, I am writing this letter
Kaleidoscope Invests in Outdoor Play
-- by Margie Doyle -- Amber Paulsen with the work-in-progress revamped playground at Kaleidoscope Childcare Center on North Beach Road When Kaleidoscope Childcare Center was discredited for its play area, Director Amber Paulsen
