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
Ebey’s Reserve Citizens File Suit Against Realtors for Growler Noise
-- from Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- This is to inform you that a class action law suit has been filed against realtors to recover lost property value for home owners under EA-18 Growler flight paths
Second Benefit Shows for The Exchange Coming Up
Saturday, December 20, 9 p.m., Lower Tavern -- from Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling -- On Saturday night, Dec. 20, Orcas’ own Splinters will be playing the Lower Tavern to benefit The Exchange. The Splinters, a
House Move Scheduled for Tuesday
Tuesday, December 16, 10 a.m., Lovers Lane -- from Lisa Garner, Nickel Bros. -- Nickel Bros House Moving is set to move a house on Tuesday, December 16. The barge will be offloading the house
Rosario’s Christmas Trees Help Local Causes
Beauty and tradition combine to bring the Christmas spirit to the Rosario Mansion Christmas trees return to light up the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort & Spa throughout the holidays until New Years
December 16 & 18? Growlers Not So Quiet
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash.,
Guest Opinion: Why Should EWUA Charge Higher Fees for Guest Houses?
-- from Michael Riordan -- What some people seem to be missing in the current debate over EWUA policies is recognition of the many beneficial impacts this water system has on Eastsound and surrounding areas.
KWIAHT Announces 2015 Community Science Training
-- from Russel Barsh -- Lopez teacher and Kwiaht volunteer Lorri Swanson on the beach with visitors at Watmough Bight (photo: Kwiaht 2010). The nonprofit conservation laboratory Kwiaht has announced a special training
Guest Opinion: EWUA Meeting / One Member Perspective
-- from Lesley Liddle -- [Monday]'s EWUA meeting was a good informative meeting overall; Paul Kamin put together a well-organized presentation, some of it heavily weighted to impress on certain points of current policy with
Teas, Parties and Meetings All Looking Ahead
-- by Margie Doyle -- Local organizations have been celebrating hard work and vision, as the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. San Juan Conservation District, the Friends of the Orcas Island Library and the Orcas Historical
EWUA Meeting Collects Rain-Soaked Crowd
-- by Lin McNulty -- Water, water everywhere falling outside, yet a concerned capacity crowd filled the Eastsound Fire Station to listen and discuss the current Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA) plan to enforce membership
Exchange: Location Not a Foregone Conclusion
-- by Lin McNulty -- "We are currently in a feasibility study," stressed Orcas Recycling (ORS) Board President Tim Blanchard, as if he could not say it enough during a public meeting at Eastsound Fire
SeaDoc and Camp Orkila Host Family Night
Tuesday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Larry Norman Lodge --from Jean Lyle for the SeaDoc Society -- The SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila present our annual Family Night at Camp Orkila with
Toxic Creosote Pilings Removed on Blakely Island
-- from Katie Fleming, FRIENDS of the San Juans -- Thatcher Bay before creosote removal. Twenty-eight creosote pilings were recently removed from the waters of Thatcher Bay on Blakely Island to improve water
Canceled Tonight: Winter Health Safeguards
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Upstairs at the Food Co-op has been canceled due to high winds. The meeting has been re-scheduled for Jan. 20 Dr. Ryan Drum Learn how
A Farm to Cafeteria Opportunity
The Farm to Cafeteria Motto: "Fresh Food, Not Fast Food" -- from Madie Murray -- Somewhere out there is the perfect person who will take the Orcas Island School District Farm to Cafeteria
