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
Letter to the Editor: Tell Us What You Think in the Orcas Island Library Summer Survey
As of Friday, August 5, 128 people have completed the 2010 Summer Community Survey. Our goal is to double that number by the time of the August 14 Library Fair. The survey is located on
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Needs Fall Youth Soccer Program Sponsor Now
Want to be a Soccer Sponsor for Orcas Rec? Now is your chance! We had one of our sponsors drop out unexpectedly and we are looking for a business to sponsor the Fall Youth Soccer
Sail Orcas to Offer Junior Sailing Programs
Junior Sailing classes will be offered August 9 through 12 and August 16 through 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. These classes are for advanced sailors with experience. Includes spinnaker work and possibly Keel boats.
Guest Opinion: Land Bank’s Preservation and Easement Update for Erickson Property
By Amanda Azous, Land Bank Commission Chair and Lincoln Bormann, Land Bank Director The Land Bank’s Proposed Historic Preservation and Conservation Easement on the Erickson Property in Friday Harbor Given the continued discussion over this
Editorial Column: Let’s Get Out of First Gear
Reprinted from March 9, 2010 by request As I drove past Chinook Elementary School in southwestern Washington State last weekend, I suddenly remembered the wet night that my gentle Dad burst angrily through
Low-income Seniors and Disabled Qualify for Bond ‘Tax’ Exemption
(Editor’s note: Originally posted March 9, 2010) Those interested in obtaining help in applying for this exemption can contact Jane Heisinger at the Orcas Island Senior Center (376-2677), who will set up appointments with the
Marine Committee to Hear about Tribal Resources and Services Restoration
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will hold their bi-weekly meeting on August 4 at Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with Citizen Input. The agenda calls for a report from
Interested Citizens Needed for County Advisory Boards
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. The following is a list of current
Letter to the Editor: Observations About Quality Education
Dear Editor, I want to make a few observations about the school bond election coming up soon and hope the school board and the educators on our island will take heed. First, I will vote
Guest Opinion: Come to Pioneer Picnic, Learn What Life Was LIke & Make New Friends!
By Tom Welch We hope that everyone will plan on coming to the traditional San Juan County Pioneer’s Picnic at the Orcas Island Historical Museum next Saturday, August 7th, from 12 to 3 p.m. Longtime
Guest Opinion: Farm to Cafeteria’s Stake in the New Bond
By Madie Murray It’s no secret the school cafeteria, located in the 1960’s middle school building is old. And, if you took the tour of the school offered by the School Board and Yes Committee
Support Valuable Community Programs with the OICF
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation received over $250,000 in requests from 31 different nonprofits during the 2010 grant cycle. Over $82,000 was awarded to 21 different programs thanks to
Letter to the Editor: School Bond Enriches Entire Community
Understanding the logistics of the school bond has been a challenge for me. My job as a Librarian means that I have to do the research and check the facts. Here are the facts. For
OPALCO Employee Population Shrinking: It’s a Good Thing!
22 Participants Drop 451 Pounds in Wellness Challenge Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a member-owned, member-operated electric utility that cares about its co-op family of employee-member-owners. OPALCO’s commitment to a healthy
Near Miss: Ranker Reports on Rescue Tug’s Operations to Prevent Fuel Spill
By Senator Kevin Ranker Last night a tug and barge carrying 8 million gallons of diesel and jet fuel lost propulsion near the San Juan Islands. The Neah Bay Rescue Tug came all the way
