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 Garden’s Kale For Sale at the Co-op
-- by Colleen Stewart, Orcas Farm to Cafeteria Gardenkeeper-- If they haven't already flown off the shelf, you may still have the opportunity to buy the debut Farm to Cafeteria-grown bunches of Lacinato (aka Dino)
Haynie, Jones Answer Election Questions
Orcas Issues asked the two candidates for the Orcas Park and Rescue District Position to answer some questions for our readers. Their responses follow: From left, Theresa Haynie and Deborah Jones meet the public
Guest Opinion: Greene’s Departure from Rock Island a Wake-up Call
-- by Alex MacLeod -- The resignation of Mike Greene from OPALCO’S Rock Island Internet business should be a wake-up call for OPALCO’s membership and its board of directors. Greene was the founder and architect
Marine Science Lecture: “Ocean Exploration”
Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from the SeaDoc Society -- Scientist and educator Timothy Dwyer will speak on October 13 to kick off SeaDoc/Camp Orkila’s annual Marine Science Lecture
Join Us for Orcas Island Green Drinks
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5-6:30 pm at Orcas Food Co-Op Commons -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Green Drinks is a social time for thriving and resilient Island community builders. We provide refreshments & snacks ~ Donations
Council Prioritizes Shoreline Master Plan
--- from Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, San Juan County -- The San Juan County Council is continuing their review of draft Shoreline Master Plan (SMP) documents on Monday October 12 in the Legislative Hearing Room,
CenturyLink Works with Orcas Issues to Help in Outages
-- by Margie Doyle -- Following the CenturyLink outage (and restoration) on Saturday, Oct. 3, Orcas Issues was told to call the CenturyLink customer service representative should we become aware of any further service interruptions.
Orcas Island Farmers’ Market Moves this Saturday
Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall --from Jennifer Pietsch -- The Farmers Market moves to the Odd Fellows Hall this Saturday Ahhhh Autumn! The
That Spurge Laurel Popping Up is Toxic
-- from Judy Jackson, Coordinator, San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Program -- That evergreen, rhododendron-like shrub that is popping up in gardens and woodlands throughout the county is spurge laurel (Daphne laureola). Closely related to the
Port of Orcas to Meet Thursday
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 12 noon at Port Office -- from Port Manager Anthony Simpson-- At the Port of Orcas Regular meeting the agenda calls for approval of Sept. minutes, Public Access Time, Airport Manager's
Guest Column: The Cancer of Global Warming (cont’d.)
(This is part two of a 2 part commentary. See yesterday’s Orcas Issues for part one) -- by Joe Symons of NegawattMedia.com -- There is only one question that needs to be asked, regardless of
Open House for Leadership San Juan Islands Class XII
-- from Liz Illg, Co-Director Leadership San Juan Islands -- Leadership San Juan Islands is looking for a few islanders to participate in a five month program to become more knowledgeable and skilled at getting
Rock Island VP Mike Greene Steps Down as Start-Up Operations Solidify
-- from Dan Burke, Rock Island and Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- Rock Island Communications founder Mike Greene, who has most recently been serving as Vice President of Technology, has announced that he will be leaving
Election 2015: Haynie and Jones Vie as Park and Recreation Commission Candidates
Please consider attending the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Election Forum on Orcas Island on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The following information on candidates for
League of Women Voters Sponsor Election Forums
Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Eastsound -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Once again, the League of Women Voters of the San
