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
Community in Action: Photos from the Parade
The Orcas Island Community Foundation chose to demonstrate the theme "Community in Action" with a display of their fine footwork. Photo courtesy of Kathi Ciskowski
Guest Editorial: Solid Engineering and Energy Use Built into School Bond’s Maintenance Plan
By Justin Paulsen BPI Certified Building Performance Analyst & Envelope Professional Over the past several months there has been a healthy discussion in our community related to the issue of maintenance of our schools and
Artworks Features New Work by Kandis Susol
The Orcas Island Artworks will feature “Novellas” - encaustic paintings by Kandis Susol, through the month of July. Encaustic is an ancient medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin and pigments mixed and applied
Letter to the Editor: Silent Seas or Broader Buffers
Sleepwalking Towards Silent Seas Islanders who use well water know that a small plumbing fault, such as a running toilet, left unattended for long enough can run a well dry. Wells near the shoreline can
Beach Watchers Latest Class Graduates
By Shann Weston WSU Extension Beach Watcher Coordinator WSU San Juan County Extension is proud to announce the graduation of the 2010 WSU Beach Watcher Class. Students of all ages traveled the islands
Save Clean Plastic Baling Wrap, Nursery Pots & More for Recycling in October
Contributed by Helen Venada, SJC Solid Waste Division Free Agricultural Plastics Recycling Events – San Juan County Please don’t throw all those nursery pots away! You can give them a second life by recycling them
OPALCO’s MORE Steering Committee to Hold Public Meet July 8
The first meeting of the OPALCO MORE (Member Owned Renewable Energy) Steering Committee is scheduled for July 8th, 2010, from 10:30 – 12:30 at the Orcas Ferry Landing. The meeting will take place in the
Short Run to the Sea: Our Choices are Significant
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Hearts and Hands Unite in Help
Contributed by Betsey Louton "Neighborly" volunteers needed in program Grace Grantham is a vibrant young woman who has cerebral palsy. You very likely have seen her moving about town on her scooter. This
Historical Society Provides Long-Range View on Orcas 4th of July Parades
By Tom Welch Our tradition of historical parades on Orcas Island began in the early 1950’s when the newly-organized Orcas Island Historical Society organized the first parade in 1952. Intended to stimulate interest
Short Run to the Sea: Smart Septic Use Saves Money
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Open Burning Season Ends As Of July 1
Contributed by Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal The open burning season comes to an end as of the first of July. All San Juan County burn permits expire at that time. Depending upon
Tree Falls on Rosario Lodgings
On Monday, June 28, a sizable tree fell into the lodgings at Orcas Suites, above Rosario. Plans are being made to house guests elsewhere. Photo courtesy of John Erly.
Teen Night Meeting at the Funhouse Airs Concerns
Contributed by Krista Bouchey of the Funhouse During the Teen Night Meeting last Wednesday, June 23, we opened up the discussion with our proposed questions: Do parents see teen night as a safe option? If
Rescue Oil Spill Tug Protects Straits of Juan de Fuca
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's Office Thanks to concerned and sustained prevention efforts at the state level, there hasn't yet been a major oil spill in Puget Sound. State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, says
