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
Guest Opinion: Why Vote to Raise Taxes in a Terrible Economy?
By Norm Stamper Having spent three and a half decades in law enforcement, I have some thoughts about what makes for a safe, prosperous and healthy community. It starts, not surprisingly, with family: Every child
Biotoxins Force Closure of SJC Recreational Shellfish Harvest
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The Washington State Health Department has closed recreational shellfish harvesting in all of San Juan County’s waters due to high levels of a biotoxin which can cause paralytic
Relax and Entertain at Weekend Events
Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Gene Nery and Martin Lund 6 p.m. Betty Reynolds, author of An Artist's Journey to Bali will be at Darvill's at 7 p.m. The book is a cultural exploration into
OPALCO Board to Vote on Commercial and Pump Rate Increases
At the next OPALCO board meeting on Thursday, July 15th (Eastsound OPALCO office, 183 Mt. Baker Road, beginning at 8:45 a.m.) the Board will vote on the second of four planned commercial rate increases and
Survey invites County Residents to Shape Solid Waste Policy
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager During the month of July, San Juan County residents will have the opportunity to participate in a survey that will help guide the development of the County’s updated
Letter to the Editor: Lopezians Want Park As It Is
Dear Editors, Stan Matthews sent you an email with an attachment of a News Release from San Juan County called "Return the Grants for Odlin Park Improvements?" What they failed to tell you is why so
“Community in Action” Parade: Chamber Announces Prize Winners
Record-setting number of entries & record-setting prizes handed out By Lance Evans,Executive Director Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The crowds turned out in large numbers and the parade entries were as varied as
Work Begins on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As San Juan County begins an intensive effort to revise its Solid Waste Management Plan, the County’s system of handling and disposing of garbage, recycling and solid waste
Should the County Return Grant Funds for Park?
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Many of the Lopezians attending a public meeting at Odlin Park on June 30 suggested that the County Parks and Recreation Department consider returning grants for $400,000 worth
Save Your Spot! Register Now for Summer Fun with Orcas Rec
Note: Registration for most of these classes closes on Friday, July 9. Don't miss out! By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator Orcas Rec Programs July 11th – July 19th Join us for these fun upcoming
Flags in the Garden: Artful, Thoughtful, Useful
By Madie Murray Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Vicki Bartram’s grandson, Jordan, made a flag for soccer camp last year. That keepsake gleefully wafted and waved in her garden all summer long and
Guest Opinion: The Cost of Waiting on the School Bond
Printed July 7, 2010 Reprinted upon request By Joe Cohen While attending the 4th of July parade on Saturday I stopped at the school bond booth – and had a lively discussion with a host of
Public Works Open House July 14 to Preview Bridge Plans
San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 4:00pm at the Olga Community Center, to present the Point Lawrence Road Culvert Replacement. The purpose of the meeting
New Schedules for SJI, Orcas Waste/Recycling Facilities
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on Friday July 16, the new operating hours for self haul customers at County Solid Waste Facilities on San Juan and Orcas Island will be 10 a.m.
60th Anniversary Parade Celebrates Community in Action
By Kathi Ciskowski The 60th annual Orcas Island Community Parade began on Saturday, July 3 at 11 a.m under gray, dappled skies. Before it was over though, the sun broke through and shone, punctuated by
