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
Hallelujah! All Invited to Sing Along to the “Messiah” Tonight
Have you seen the video circulating on YouTube of the "spontaneous" sing-along to the "Hallelujah" chorus that's been heating up the internet these days? You can take part in a similar, quasi-spontaneous community
BC and County Join in Asking Federal Gov’ts for Oil Spill Protection
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager The Islands Trust [of British Columbia] and San Juan County Councils are asking their respective federal governments to begin working together immediately to improve oil spill
Toys for Tots and Teens at Fire Hall Today
Orcas Island Lions Club members have been collecting toys for the annual Toys for Tots and Tweens program to provide toys for families in need. This year toys will be distributed to parents of Orcas
San Juan Preservation Trust Buys 217-acre Vendovi Island
The San Juan Preservation Trust has purchased Vendovi Island, the third largest island under single private ownership in the entire San Juan archipelago. The acquisition ensures that this 217-acre island will remain permanently
Letter to the Editor: Response to Elimination of State Arts Commission
I am very concerned that in her 2011-13 biennium budget, Governor Gregoire has proposed eliminating the Washington State Arts Commission. As a life-long arts advocate, I know first-hand that public funding for the arts allows
Guest Opinion:Regulation/ Deregulation
By Janet Alderton Deregulation is the removal of regulation. Our severe recession is a direct result of deregulation of the banking and finance industries. The Growth Management Act and The Shoreline Master Program were passed
Ferries Head Reports on Governor’s Budget
Moseley Addresses Fare Hike, Holiday and New Winter Schedule David Moseley, Assistant Department of Transportation Secretary for Ferries, reported on Dec. 17: "The Governor presented her balanced budget for 2011-2013 Wednesday morning, which is available
Orcas Island Golf Course Offers Discount Prices
Updated Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Golf Course presents several price breaks for 2011 Memberships. Those who purchase memberships before 2011 get a 5-guest/cart pass (up to a $200 value). Those who
Audubon Society Asks for Support to Protect Older Forests
Barb Jensen of the San Juans Audubon Society writes: I know some of you are interested in this very important issue and I wanted to give you an opportunity to comment to USFWS. The message
Governor Gregoire’s Budget Cut Message to State Employees
Governor Christine Gregoire issued the following statement on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010: Today I will present a balanced budget for the coming biennium that addresses our $4.6 billion shortfall. It is not a budget I
Orcas Park & Rec to Hold Special Meeting Dec. 17
Updated at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting to discuss a February 2011 Special Election Ballot, and a possible levy amount. The Special Meeting will
Salmonberry School Christmas Tree Sale — There’s Still Time!
By Amy Lum Salmonberry School invites you to come shop for your Christmas tree this weekend at the school on North Beach Road. We still have a terrific selection of trees for you to choose
Letter to the Editor: The Lions Christmas Ship Return
The Orcas Island Lions would like to thank all of our sponsors that contributed to the return of the Lions International Christmas Ship. A special thanks to the all the crew on the Victoria Express,
Donor Underwrites Bilingual Library for Orcas Montessori Students
Orcas Montessori School recently received an anonymous grant to support burgeoning literacy among the school’s students. The $550 donation was used to establish a library of 58 books written in both English and
Ranker Votes Against Cuts to Public Service at Special Session
By Senator Kevin Ranker Today [Saturday, Dec. 11] was the first of several incredibly difficult days that we will face in the coming months. I fully recognize that we face many hard choices, but we
