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
Education Foundation Again Provides Food for Thought
Updated May 23 at 8 a.m. Food for Thought Banquet and Auction, sponsored by the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) on May 19 was again a lively, entertaining fundraiser for the Orcas public
County Schedules Furlough Days
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s governmental offices, except for emergency dispatch and response services, will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day Most of the County's non-judicial
Free Lattes at The Funhouse!
From The Funhouse Can you afford to give The Funhouse the price of a one coffee per month? How about an hour a month as a volunteer? Stop by The Funhouse May 21, before the
Summer Spanish Program at Montessori School
Preschoolers and kindergarteners will dance, cook, and learn Spanish language at the Montessori School Spanish Program this summer. The students will develop Spanish speaking and comprehension skills utilizing an active and fun method called Total
Orcas Leads the County in Hazardous Waste Collection
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Hazardous Waste Coordinator Thank you to our islands’ community for another year of successful hazardous waste collections! It was especially helpful that several participants, followed the tips for preparing
The Grand Scenic Highway as Envisioned by Moran
Hint: it's not Mt. Baker Road By Tom Welch The San Juan Islander newspaper reported in 1910 on plans developed by Robert Moran and a nationally-prominent ‘good roads expert’ named Samuel C. Lancaster to build
More Days for Input on Critical Areas June 13-14
Council will Talk CAO with Scientists, Planners and Public June 13-14 By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council has scheduled two additional workshops on updates to the County’s Critical Areas
Kaleidoscope Expansion Close to Completion
By Amber Paulson, Kaleidoscope Director It’s reassuring when the parents within our local community are able to work to make ends meet, and it’s about to become a more likely reality for many. Kaleidoscope’s building
Beans to Miso: Food Masters Class on Sunday
A class on understanding, making, and using traditional and modern fermented beans will take place on Sunday, May 15 at the Olga Energetic Club at noon. For this class, the local group Food Masters has put
Special Meeting for “Best Available Science” on Monday & Tuesday
Meeting to be continued on Tuesday A Special Meeting of the County Council to review the Best Available Science (BAS) compiled for the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) Update, will begin at 8:30 a.m.
A Kid-Size Scarecrow Can Be Yours!
By Madie Murray When asked if Mandy Randolph’s Farm to Classroom kids would like to make a scarecrow to give as a silent auction item at the OIEF Food for Thought Benefit, they
Council Plans Two Days of Talks on Critical Areas
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council has scheduled two additional workshops on updates to the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) – the set of regulations designed to preserve areas
Orcas Park & Rec District Reports to the Community
Orcas Park & Recreation District Progress Report to Community May 2011 By Martha Farish In February 2011 Orcas Island voters approved funding for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD). The first half of
Guest Column: Anchor Out! For Safety and For Salmon
By Tina Whitman, Friends of the San Juans The 2011 boating season is officially upon us, and our waters will begin to fill with local and visiting boaters. When boating in the San
Remember Seniors’ Coupon Book Moneysavers
By Milly Vetterlein What always wants to go out with you,pays for itself and never forgets to say "Thank You"? Your "Orcas On the Go" coupon book is the answer. This is a reminder that
