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
PTSA's "Family Fun with Math & Science" next Wednesday
The public is invited to join the PTSA for their annual “Family Fun Math/Science Night” on Wednesday, March 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Orcas Island School Cafeteria. This annual event features games,
Money Comes to County Through Census Data
Contributed by Tim Thomsen 2010 Census Partnership Assistant It is 2010 and it is time to stand up and be counted! Like many of you, I was unaware of the importance of the census. It
New Legal Opinion a Major Blow to Solid Waste Funding Plan
Transfer station on Orcas may be the only one to remain open By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager A new legal opinion from Prosecutor Randall Gaylord stunned the County Council and the County’s financially-troubled
The Charm of Teapots & Teatime On Display at the Senior Center
During the month of March, the quiet graces of teatime will be on display at the Senior Center in Eastsound. Emily Reid will share her collection of teapots at the Senior Center from March 8
Kaleidoscope is Building for Families
Contributed by Amber Paulsen, Director, Kaleidoscope Childcare Center Currently there are working families in need of an affordable, high quality learning center where their youngest children can be safely cared for between 7:30 a.m. and
CAO Presentation to League of Women Voters
Next Monday, March 8, at 12 noon, the public is invited to hear about the origins and impacts of critical area regulations with the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, meeting at the
Intermediate Birding Course Starts Mid-March
A six-week course called Intermediate Birding: Summer Birds is now being offered by Kim Middleton at the Orcas Island Public Library. The course will run from Thursday March 18th to Thursday April 22, from 1
Editorial: In Praise of Our “Ordinary” Neighbors
The news of the Ace Hardware attempted break-in this weekend has pumped life into the bored, bond-weary, environmentally-critiquing Orcas public, and the town is buzzing with conjecture about the Moldy Hairy Colt who may be
The "Bashful, Brainy," Super Sucker Octopus?
The Marine Science Lecture Series on Orcas Island concludes its 2010 series with "“Super Suckers: Giant Octopus and other Cephalopods” with Tim Carpenter. Beautiful, bashful and brainy, the giant Pacific octopus leads a
San Juan Stewardship Network and Sustainable Orcas Island Join For Sustainable Living Fair
The Sustainable Living Fair will take place on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Eastsound Village Green, alongside the first Farmers Market of the season. The mission of
Public Sounds Off on Failed School Bond Pricetag; Board Plans to Explain Story and "Soft Costs"
Corrections made Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board debated the timing and message for a new bond campaign upon the failure of the Feb. 9 Capital Bond election. At
Invitation to Participate in Scenic Byway Planning Process
Call for Inspiration ends March 15 Public meetings designed to introduce the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway planning process to the community, and to elicit input into the vision and content of the
Buttke Painting Show Displays Range of Abstract Technique
Contributed by Joe Floren Orcas Island artist Carl Buttke will present an exhibit of his paintings throughout March in the Orcas Center lobby gallery. The program, titled "Mostly Abstract," will, as its name
Vote in Conservation District's Unique Election on March 16
Contributed by Frank Penwell Ballots must be requested by March 8 The election of the San Juan Islands Conservation District will be held on March 16, 2010. All San Juan County registered voters are eligible
GIS Team Releases Polaris Instructional Videos
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s GIS Team has released its first set of Polaris Instructional Videos for its Polaris Mapping Application. The newly released instructional videos are intended to assist
