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
Season of Lent: Soup and Services on Orcas
The Orcas Council of Churches is hosting a season of Lent services at places of worship across the island. The season begins with a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish on March 8th
Next Marine Science Lecture:Who’s Flown the Coop?
SeaDoc Marine Science Lecture Series Presents “Missing Marine Birds: Who’s Flown the Coop? ” The next Marine Science Lecture, with Dr. Ignacio Vilchis, Postdoctoral Fellow, SeaDoc Society will take place on Tuesday, March 8, at
Guest Opinion: What It Means for SJ County to Be a “Net Donor”
By James Wolf I read recently that Washington State is a net donor (paying more than they receive) of Federal taxes per dollar of Federal spending in our state. According to 2010 data, Washington receives
Ranker Appointed to White House Oceans Committee
From the Senate Democrats Office State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, received an appointment to President Obama’s National Ocean Council Governance Coordinating Committee (GCC) on Feb. 22. Ranker is one of 18 members from states,
The Weekend Awaits — Check for Snow & Weather Cancellations
Friday, February 25 "The Curious Savage" presented by the Actors Theater of Orcas Island at the Grange. This charming and funny play tells the story of Ethel Savage (played by Lesley Liddle) who has been
Ranker’s Puget Sound Corps Bill Expected to Create Jobs
Senate approves Ranker Puget Sound Corps bill From the Senate Democrats office On Feb. 23, the State Senate approved a bill sponsored by Senator Kevin Rankin to create green jobs for youth and veterans seeking
Orcas Island Council of Churches Shares Soup, Spirit and Service
For more than two years, an ecumenical group of Orcas Island church leaders has been convening to discuss spiritual support and the social and environmental concerns of our community. Bishop Craig Anderson, who has convened
Guest Column: Re-think Your Personal Relationship — to Garbage
By Helen Venada, San Juan County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator These days a lot more of us are thinking about garbage that’s generated on the islands. It’s a good thing we are. This may
Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camperships – Thank YOU
What happens at summer camp? Do you remember? Times may have changed, and some of the activities may be different now from when you were a kid, but some things are always true. Kids practice
Snow Postpones Sustainable Orcas Island Meeting Tonight
The monthly Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meeting for today at 5:30 p.m. has been postponed due to the snow and wind conditions. Phil Heikkinen has said that the meeting may be re-scheduled, or hled off
Ready for Winter’s Snow Again?
From Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management Snow is forecast for the islands on Wednesday. Amounts of 2-6" are predicted, starting to fall mid-day. Forecast info: https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/ Winter Storm Preparedness: www.sanjuandem.net/winter Winter driving tips, courtesy
Independent Planner to Facilitate Talk following “Finding Our Way” Screening on Feb. 26
Planners Consider Role Change as Negotiators, not Regulators Next Saturday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m., several Orcas faith and fellowship organizations invite the public to a viewing of the documentary, “Finding Our Way,”
Red Cedar Circle Event Coming Feb. 26
Everyone is invited to attend a Red Cedar Circle event at the Odd Fellows Hall beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 26. The Red Cedar Circle was started about 25 years ago by a Northwest
Orcas Meeting for Solid Waste Planning Feb. 24
From San Juan County Public Works Department The Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Update team is returning to Orcas for a community planning meeting on Thursday Feb. 24, 2011, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
Scenic Byway Plan Seeks Final Public Input
Comments Due February 28 By Liz Illg, Scenic Byway Coordinator The SJISB partnership is now seeking feedback from the public on the first four sections of the plan and the ideas for a logo. The
