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
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
Council Members Advise EPRC on Orcas Planning
At the May 5 Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting, Council Members Richard Fralick and Patty Miller, and Senior Planner Colin Maycock, made recommendations to the Eastsound's planning group regarding workings with the County on
Shape the Future at the Funhouse thru FAN
The Funhouse Activities Network (FAN) is a volunteer group open to anyone interested in contributing their time, talents, or treasure to benefit the children of Orcas Island. Anyone who cares about Orcas kids is welcome—and
Horticulturist Cautions: Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins
The featured speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting on May 18 will be Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, who will help us recognize The “Rights” of Spring: Avoid Seven Deadly Sins When Planting Trees and
Writer’s Roundtable May 14: How’s Modern Media Working for You?
By JoEllen Moldoff Margie Doyle will be the Presenter at this month's Writer's Roundtable, "Contemporary Communication: Face to Face, or Facebook to Facebook?" We are all the media, communicating messages to each other in person,
Oystercatchers Nesting on Indian Island
By Russel Barsh The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory confirmed today that there is a Black Oystercatcher nest with three eggs on Indian Island. Thus far, the Canada geese nesting nearby have not interfered. Local
Guest Opinion: An Urban Growth Area Resident’s Perspective on Critical Areas
By Sadie Bailey Updated May 8 at 11:30 a.m. Here in Eastsound’s Urban Growth Area (UGA) – at sea-level, only a mile wide, and vulnerable to a wipeout in an overdue 9.0 magnitude earthquake –
Promote Local Tourism During National Travel & Tourism Week, May 7 – 15
By Deborah Hopkins, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau May 7-15 is National Travel & Tourism Week. To celebrate, the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is promoting Washington State Tourism’s campaign “Share Your Washington” – asking
Farmer’s Market this Saturday, Rain or Shine –or Both!
Opening Day this Saturday, May 7 The Orcas Island Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday at the Eastsound Village Green. And if it rains, will the Market go indoors? “Oh heavens no!” said new
School Board Takes On $1 million Debt
Repairs to elementary building involve vacating the school next month The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors decided, with Director Jim Sullivan dissenting, to approve a $1,000,000 loan from Cashmere Bank, in order to
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research Day this Saturday
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our
Ferry Advisory Committee Comments on 2011 Summer Schedule
By SJC Ferry Advisory Committee The Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney B.C. summer ferry schedule has been finalized, and released by WSF. The San Juan County FAC would like to join WSF in thanking everyone who submitted
