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
OPALCO to Host Rep. Jeff Morris for Energy Talk
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative invites all members to attend the annual Ambassador’s Legislative Kick-Off meetings. There are meetings scheduled on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands: Eastsound: Thursday, October 7th 4:30 –
Tripple Ripple Presents Chi Running In Between Events
The Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival is pleased to include a presentation by Seattle instructor Laura Houston on the art of Chi Running, Saturday, Oct. 2, 5:30 pm at the Environmental Learning Center in
Lopez Energy Efficiency Projects Get Big Rebates from OPALCO
From Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) OPALCO handed out two big checks on Lopez last week: $43,675 to the Lopez School District for their HVAC project and $37,567 to the Lopez Village
Myhr Leads Audubon trip on Lopez Oct. 3
Bob Myhr will lead a San Juan Islands Audubon Society field trip on Lopez Island, Sunday, October 3, 2010. Meet at 8AM at Otis Perkins Park, trip over around noon. Look for last migrants heading south and
Get Ready to Recycle Big Time Oct. 4 on Orcas
Press release by Helen Venada, County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator We hope you’re rounding up and preparing your nursery pots and other “agricultural plastics” for the big fall recycling jamboree! To make sure
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All Who Contributed to Dorothy Austin’s Arty Party Benefit
It takes a community to have a successful and wonderful event. There are artists, artisans, and business people who contribute items for a silent auction. There are many unseen and unsung heroes who contribute time,
Port Meeting Sept. 23: FAA Amends Compliance Regulations & Port TTF Fee Proposal on Agenda
This Thursday, the Orcas Island Port Commission will hold a public meeting regarding the Port’s compliance with Federal Aviation Authority FAA regulations -- in particular, the possibility that non-compliance with land use restrictions may mean
Guest Opinion: DVSAS Future Includes LeRoy Bell Performance this Saturday
By Norm Stamper DVSAS Board President Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services held its annual board retreat over the weekend. We traced the rich history of the agency and began critical work on the future
Montessori Recycles Printer Cartridges
Looking for a way to recycle your printer cartridges? Orcas Montessori School's "Cartridges for Kids" program will turn your empty ink jet , laser & toner cartridges into cash. All funds go to school program.
CAO Documents Available for Preview
Richard Fralick, Chair of the San Juan County Council advises Orcas Island residents of the "important public meeting on Orcas Island to discuss the Critical Areas Ordinance Update currently underway." The meeting will be held
Letter to the Editor: Orcas-only County Dumpsite “Unacceptable”
Last Tuesday, September 14, 2010, SJC PW Director Jon Shannon told the County Council that he planned to present a 2011 balanced budget for solid waste that would be a "one-station" system and would close the
Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Running Festival Just Two Weeks Away!
Are you ready to rumble? The Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival is now in the final stages of preparation for its Oct. 2-3 debut at the Environmental Learning Center at Moran State Park. Race
Economic Development Council Offers Social Media Workshop
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join
Letter to the Editor: Cemeteries a Place of History and Respect
Dear Editor, We have three Cemeteries on Orcas Island, the Olga Cemetery is under private ownership, Woodlawn and Mt Baker Cemeteries are both being managed within a Tax District. Woodlawn and Mt Baker Cemeteries were
Hatchery Shares Salmon Run with Food Bank & Public School
The recent return of Chinook salmon to the Glenwood Springs Hatchery located on the Youngren property has been very good. In fact, so good that there is a considerable excess of males required for the
