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
Funhouse/Commons Features Dunk Tank At Carnival Tomorrow
School Principal Kyle Freeman will be found at -- or in!-- the Dunk Tank, sponsored by the PTSA The Funhouse, now morphing into a new name, "The Orcas Commons" will hold a Back-to-School
Guest Column: Help Determine the Future of County’s Shorelines
Shoreline Master Program Updates on Sept. 21 on Orcas By Chris Hoffman In the past shoreline development in Washington tended to be piecemeal and uncoordinated, which often had negative impacts on shoreline areas. To improve
Review: An Evening of Infinite Variety, Brave Writing and Brilliant Acting at the Grange
A review by Margie Doyle Think about this: A foul mouth and angry attitude are the signs of truly losing your mind; a mother’s love transcends respectability; control and civility may be over-rated
The Funhouse Grows Into a New Name: Orcas Commons
Back to School Carnival Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orcas Commons is the new name for the Funhouse. The non-profit’s mission remains the same — a central, multi-purpose
Theosofest: Weekend Events Include Food Bank Benefit Breakfast
By Leonie Van Gelder On September 9-11, Indralaya will be hosting Theosofest, an open house weekend for which several events are planned. You are warmly invited to visit for as much of the weekend as
Town Hall on CAO – Wetlands Update Thursday
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Orcas Island County Council Members Patty Miller and Richard Fralick will host a Town Hall Meeting on the Update of the Critical Areas Ordinance at the Orcas
Orcas Park & Rec District Reports Funding, Program and Admin Progress
From the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District On July 20, 2011 the Port of Orcas loaned the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) $65,000. OIPRD has used the funds to
Cut Ribbon, Start School: Ceremony at 8:15 Tomorrow
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony to herald the renovation work done -- on time and in budget -- on the Nellie S. Milton Elementary School will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 8:15
Hurricane Irene Affects the San Juan Islands
From the Islands Chapter, American Red Cross Red Cross assists in the aftermath of Orcas Island fire, too On the Sunday before Labor Day, Diane Ludeman, a member of the Islands Chapter of
Eastsound Review Committee Considers Streetscape Plan
Committee also considers Ocean Forest project on Main Street Eastsound Planning and Review Committee considered options and costs of the revised Streetscape Plan during its Sept. 1 meeting. The first hour was
Kaleidoscope Dinner Marks Expansion in Serving the“Island Grown, Island Raised”
Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Kaleidoscope Childcare Center on North Beach Road marks another anniversary and new developments at its annual “Island Grown, Island Raised” Dinner next Saturday
County-wide Power Outage Overnight Sept 15-16
All of San Juan County will experience a planned power outage beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday, September 15th and ending by 6 a.m. on Friday, September 16th. This maintenance outage is mandated by the North
Workshop on Agricultural Activity Protection thru Voluntary Stewardship
From Lovel Pratt, San Juan County Council A Voluntary Stewardship Program Workshop will be held on Monday September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Key Bank Garden Room. Recent legislation established the Voluntary
Letter to the Editor: Labor Day and the Work Force
Dear Editor, With Labor Day coming up in few days from now I thought perhaps I should write a few lines to express my feelings about this three day holiday which is enjoyed by
Guest Column: Irene Inspires Island Preparedness
By Dave Halloran Like the folk song, "Goodnight Irene," Hurricane Irene has left many tales of woe in its path of destruction. Emergency Managers frequently use these as examples and cautionary tales, and this is
