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
Problems with Plastics: What You Can Do
The Plastic Lady, aka Beth Terry. Photo courtesy Stephen Loewinsohn From the FRIENDS of the San Juans Beth Terry, author of Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, will
BTTT: Ferries Advise Best Time to Travel
From David Moseley, Assistant Secretary for Washington State Department of Transportation/Ferries We are now well into the spring sailing schedule and that means better weather (hopefully) and more people traveling aboard Washington State Ferries. I
Turtleback Hosts “Leave No Trace Race” for the Funhouse Commons
Leave No Trace on the 15 K run on April 21 to benefit the Funhouse Commons From the Funhouse Commons On April 21, at 10 a.m., The Funhouse Commons Youth and Community Center
Maintain Clearances to OPALCO Facilities in Landscaping
With Springtime upon us OPALCO sends a reminder to all our island members regarding landscaping around OPALCO facilities. Transformers and meters must remain visible and accessible to OPALCO employees at all times. This helps create
Help Moran Park Friends with Clean Up
Moran Park Clean Up in 2012 , when Friends raked rocks and dirt, spread seeds and straw around the new play structure. Friends President Michel Vekved says, "This year, there is grass surrounding a
See the Birds at the New National Monument Lands on SE Lopez
Join the San Juan Islands Audubon Society Lopez field trip, Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Lopez Ferry Landing 7:30 AM or Watmough Bight parking lot 8:00 AM. This field trip will feature the new San
Garden Club: From Tibet to Orcas Island in Search of Rhododendrons
Our familiar friends, rhododendrons — the Washington State flower! April 17, 2013, at the Madrona Room of Orcas Center By Janet Jacobson Plant lovers will find an incredible assortment of treasures, while
Letter to the Editor: CAO Like Updating “David”
Will we need a large fig leaf for the islands? Lets look at the CAO from a metaphorical point of view. Most of us think of our islands as living art and wish to
Guest Column: Important Questions Asked at County LWV Forums
By Gay Wilmerding League of Women Voters of the San Juans' spring forums bring sunlight to transitions in San Juan County. About sixty people attended on San Juan; ninety-plus on Orcas; and sixty-five on Lopez.
OPALCO Board Candidate Forum April 16
By Chom Graecen You are invited to a Candidates Forum with OPALCO candidates. The forum will be held on Tuesday, April 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Grace Hall, Lopez Island. The forum is
Deer Harbor Planners to Meet Wednesday
Wednesday, April 10, from 1:30 -3:30PM at the Deer Harbor Community Center, 4319 Deer Harbor Road The agenda for the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee meeting calls for: Chair will recognize Public Attendees. Members of
Guest Opinion: Make Use of Broadband Capacity
By John Poletti There seems to be a lot of discussion about OPALCO opening up their fiber optic cable to Broadband and Telephone service. The people of the county must get behind this proposal. Otherwise,
And the Winners Are…
Zora and Arla prepare their winning A to Z Carnitas while event MC, Kyle Freeman, shares what they are doing with the audience. By Madie Murray What a day! From the time our first
“Good Stewards” Honored for Island Stewardship
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans Seven islanders and one former federal cabinet officer have received awards for their environmental leadership from the Stewardship Network of the San Juans this past week. The
Funhouse Commons to Offer First-ever Trail Run on Turtleback!
From the Funhouse Commons Spectacular view from top of Turtleback Mountain. Photo by Pete Moe On April 21 The Funhouse Commons will present a 15k (nine-mile) trail & road run in and around
