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
Letter to the Editor: A Lifetime Treasure
Dear Editor: On Sunday afternoon the third of March I had an epiphany moment – a truly genuine heart-warmer. There in the old gym on Orcas was the soul of smalltown USA. Musicians of every
Friends of Moran Plan an Elevating Celebration
By Michel Vekved The Tower at Mount Constitution. Photo courtesy of Martin Taylor To celebrate the Centennial of state parks, Friends of Moran is organizing a photographic birthday event. Martin Taylor will be
Orcas Student Provides Virtual Visit to Turtlehead Preserve
The view from Turtleback by Will Fisher From the San Juan Preservation Trust Young Orcas Island native Will Fisher has set his sights on a career as a professional photographer and videographer, so
Letter to the Editor: Exchange Board Welcomes Ideas
The Exchange Board echoes Jane Alden’s sentiments (comments included in substitute-locale-for-exchange-needed ) –it is really great to know people care so much for the Exchange! It’s also very clear to us that a backlog of
Fishes of the Salish Sea: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know
Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall from SeaDoc Society & YMCA Camp Orkila The SeaDoc Society works to protect the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education.
Guest Opinion: Compliance with CAO Problematical
By Brian McClerran Many well-meaning citizens groups have decided that the best way to protect our precious resources and unique island life is to add to the laws, draw participation of outside authorities, and create
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Members Propose Bylaw Change
By Winnie Adams A group of co-op members on Lopez Island, organized as the Lopez Chapter of Citizens for Safe Technology, recently submitted a petition asking for a change to the OPALCO bylaws related to
Orcas Ceramicists Hold Second Annual “Soup Bowl” Fundraising Dinner
Penny helps students, Soeth Quintero and Jeiri Velazquez make their bowls from scratch. By Madie Murray “Feeding souls and bodies by giving to each other on multiple levels.” Friday, March 15 - 5:30
Nominate a Neighbor for a Good Steward Award
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans Do you have a friend or neighbor that you’ve noticed takes exceptional care of their land? Perhaps you know a teacher that inspires their students to understand
San Juan County Council Special Meeting – Community Conversation #2
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The second of four Community Conversations will focus on the issue of “Public Services.” Building on the
Workshop to Focus on Ecology and Management of San Juan Forests
From the Northwest Natural Resource Group Northwest Certified Forestry invites the public to a forest management workshop on Saturday, March 2 in Eastsound at the Orcas Senior Center, 62 Henry Road. The morning seminar will
Annual Native Plant Sale – Still Time to Order
From the Washington State University Extension Service You can still put your order in for the Master Gardener annual Native Plant Sale! But, you might want to hurry up. Some plants are selling out quickly.
State Native Plant Society to Meet on Orcas
Saturday March 2 at the Orcas Hotel from 12 to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to the 2013 Annual Meeting of the San Juan Islands Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society! Saturday March 2
Co-op Members Can Sign Up for OPALCO Broadband: Internet and Phone Service
OPALCO’s member engagement effort is just starting and there is plenty of time to ask questions and give feedback on the plan to bring much better Internet plus phone service to 90% of San Juan
More than 100 Musicians Will Perform to Support School Music
From Kristen Wilson for Music Advocacy Group It is probably the single largest music concert on Orcas Island, with more than 100 musicians performing, and every year they come together to volunteer their time and
