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
Take Charge! Energy Pie Social
Wednesday, December 2, 5-7 pm, Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Kari Koski, for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- Stay warm this winter & decarbonize your energy. Join us to discuss how you can take charge of
Letter to Editor: Council, Who Do You Serve?
-- from Spirit Eagle -- Dear County Councilors, Rick Hughes, Bob Jarman, and Jamie Stephens: I want you to know that there are people who are extremely disappointed by your rush to approve both the
Upcoming Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Public Hearings
-- from Colin Maycock, San Juan County Senior Planner -- This table is a tentative schedule for the County’s adoption of the updated SMP. Until formally advertised the Council’s public hearing dates, locations and official
Letter to Editor: Scheduling Too Tight for Shoreline Update
--by B. Sadie Bailey-- The latest Draft Plan of the Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) was released on November 11, 2015. The Hearing, and chance to comment more extensively on the changes, is this Monday Nov.
Clyde Duke Steps Down from Fire Commission
And continues to serve the community -- by Ed Sutton -- Twelve years as a Fire Commissioner! The recently completed County election has resulted in a "changing of the guard" at the Orcas Island Fire
Letter to the Editor: Now is the Time to Let Council Hear from You on Shoreline Protection
-- from Rein Attemann, Puget Sound Advocacy Manager, Washington Environmental Council -- Shorelines define the uniqueness of the San Juan Islands – from the rocky shores of Lime Kiln State Park to the beaches of
Small Businesses: Learn about Fund Local and Zero-interest Loans
Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. at Grace Church, Lopez Island -- from the Lopez Island Family Resource Center ( 12:40 p.m. ferry from Orcas and 4:10 p.m. return from Lopez)-- Want to learn more
Orcas Voices: The Odd Fellows
-- by Sally Buchanan -- Odd Fellows march and make music in Pet Parade, 2015 The "Odd Fellows" is a name familiar to most Islanders. People know where the building is and they
It Takes a Village to Bring the Classroom to Salmon
-- from Fiona Norris for the San Juan Nature Institute -- On Monday November 23rd, the third grade class from Orcas Elementary School, accompanied by teachers, instructors from San Juan Nature Institute and a few
Eastsound Subarea Plan Public Hearing Scheduled
Tuesday, December 8, 10:15 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- Notice of a Public Hearing A 2015 Docket Ordinance repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, the Eastsound Subarea Plan, amending Section B,
Special Town Hall to Discuss Eastsound Changes
San Juan County Councilmember Rick Hughes will host a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 5-7 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2015 to present and discuss changes to the proposed Eastsound Subarea
County Auditor Reports on 3rd Quarter Finances
-- by F. Milene Henley, County Auditor -- How Are We Doing? A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “County Budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “Reserves,” while simultaneously shuffling money from
Historical Museum Celebrates with Cookies, Rosario Tree and BOGO
Friday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Historical Museum -- by Carol Kulminski for the Orcas Historical Museum -- This Friday, the Historical Museum in the village will be giving cookies, hot
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Your Care after House Fire
-- from Josie and Wally Barrow -- We cannot believe how fortunate we are to live in such a caring community!! We want to thank you…so many, who have given clothing, food and other things
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Kiwanians and Volunteers for New Playground
-- from Krista Bouchey, Funhouse Commons Executive Director -- To Members of the Orcas Kiwanis Club, Kids play on the new playground at the Funhouse This past summer you gave a very generous
