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
Multiple Changes in CAO Review & Environmental Statement Subject to Public Hearing Sept. 16
Written comments due Sept. 14 From the San Juan County Department of Development and Planning The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Wetlands Critical Area provisions
The Orcas Island Garden Club Is Growing
By Sue Lewis Orcas Island Garden Club Meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September through May, in the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center and start at 10 a.m.
Explore the Geology of Sucia Island with SJ Nature Institute
September 11, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. San Juan Nature Institute is again hosting local geologist Michael Yeaman as he repeats a popular workshop on the Geology of Sucia in September. This workshop
Lowered Reserves, Alternative Learning Changes Concern Orcas School Board
It was another marathon school board meeting last Thursday night, much of it taken up in explaining the lower-than-expected general fund balance presented by Business Manager Keith Whitaker. Also, last-minute changes by the State
Guest Opinion: The Tank’s History as Social Media
By Tom Welch The history of the Tank as social media is interesting. As a high school student in the mid-sixties, I sat on the Tank with my classmates for yearbook photos. You can see
Abreu Helps Friends: In Concert Today at Noon
Sharon Abreu says, "I hate foreclosures; they're just wrong!" And so when she heard of the plight of Morgan Meadows, unable to make her house payment due to illness, she swung into action.
Work Together at United Way’s “Day of Caring” Sept. 10
Sign up for projects on Orcas, Lopez or San Juan Islands The United Way of San Juan County will sponsor its annual "Day of Caring" on Saturday, Sept. 10. Day of Caring is
San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Attracts New National Funding
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership is proud to announce two recent funding awards to continue their work on Washington State’s newest scenic byway.
Quick Start Tennis Train-the-Trainer Class Sept. 7
From the Orcas Park and Recreation District On September 7 from 12:30 to 7 p.m. the United States Tennis Association (USTA), Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) and the Orcas Island Tennis Association will be
Report from the Fair: Still Life and Whirling Rides
By Brigid Ehrmantraut This year's County Fair is jam packed full of paintings, preserves, and spinning. Both 4-H and Open categories contain nonliving projects from cut flower arrangements to knitting to dozens of
County Fair Recycling Report: Fairgoers Talk Trash
By Helen Venada SJC Waste Reduction Coordinator Major lesson learned: IF recycling containers are available next to each trash container THEN they (we) will recycle! And, people seem to want to talk trash…more than ever! Thank
Orcas Ferry Advisory Committee Member Sought
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council is has begun the search for a Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) member from Orcas Island to succeed 18-year veteran board member
Learn How to Save Seeds at Food Masters Workshop
Food Masters presents "Seed-Saving Why It Matters and How To Do It" on Sunday August 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Food Masters' organizer Learner Limbach says, "Seed saving
Report from the Fair: Orcas Wins in Little Critter, Livestock & Equestrian Competition
Hannah Brunner-Gaydos wins coveted Platinum Award By Brigid Ehrmantraut Opening Day of the County Fair: Heard the wails of protest at still life judging results (there seemed to be more reds given out
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Hires Interim Coordinator
On August 17, Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) hired Orcas resident Leslie Rae Schmitz, who holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) for four months of contract work to assist OIPRD
