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
Board Ponders How to Match Grants and Pay for School Repairs
Existing and Emerging Maintenance Issues Continue to Cost School District At the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board Meeting on March 3, Bond Specialist Trevor Carlson gave “eye-opening” and “sobering” information regarding Qualified School Construction
School Board Approves Additional Business Manager Hours
Also Considers Non-Voted Debt to Match Maintenance Funds (see following story) “We’re hearing from Olympia that things are going to get tighter; having a fulltime person [as Business Manager} to make sure we don’t get
Sustainable Orcas Island to Meet March 8
Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) has rescheduled the Feb. 23 monthly meeting to Tuesday, March 8, from 6 to 7:30 at the Orcas Island Public Library. James David Sneed is planning a move to Alaska; so
Fralick and Miller to Talk to Orcas March 10
From the San Juan County Council Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West and Patty Miller, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No.
Orcas Community Summit to Shape Shorelines Meets Wednesday
Shoreline Master Program Update on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands From San County Community Development and Planning San Juan County is updating its Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Join us for a Community Summit to
Get a Jump Start This Growing Season!
"How to Use Greenhouses and Cold Frames to Extend Your Growing Season," a class taught by Rhonda Barbieri and Friends will take place on Sunday, March 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. at La Campesina
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
