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
Country Corner Saga Continues as Council Hears Recommendations from Planners, Public & EPRC
On the agenda for the Feb. 8 Orcas meeting of the County Council was the establishment of a Commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development) at the Country Corner. The County Council
Ranker Defends Suspending 2/3 Vote For Tax Hikes
By State Senator Kevin Ranker Many of you have contacted my office regarding the I-960 vote that we took this week. I think [the following article] in the Olympian describes the situation very well,
San Juan Islands' Real Estate Down 21% since 2006
By Ray Martinez, Special to The Seattle Times Dependent upon retirees and second-home buyers, the residential real-estate market in the San Juan Islands has taken a hit, driving down prices. Medium price of a home
All Invited to Renewal Labyrinth Walk on Feb. 17
Contributed by Millie Vetterlein As the days lengthen and the sun returns from deep winter darkness, we are in the middle of a quiet process of transformation. To prepare our spirits for the
Help the Orcas Food Bank Make Its Match
The Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Orcas Food Bank announce a matching grant from an anonymous donor who has offered up to $5000. This donor intends that this contribution be a matching grant and
Father & Son Diepenbrocks to Help in Haiti
Orcas Islanders Steve Diepenbrock and his son Taylor left yesterday on a 2-week "reconnaissance trip" to Haiti to help with the setup of [intlink id="rosedanie-cadet-returns-to-haiti-to-rebuild" type="post"]Rosedanie Cadet's farm production project in Limbé, Haiti[/intlink].
Exchange Supporters Pack County Council Meet
The fire engine garage at the Eastsound Fire Station was packed as proponents of “Reduce, Re-use, Recycle” gathered en masse to support the Orcas Island Exchange. The occasion was an official meeting of the
Participants Sought for Sustainable Living Fair in May
The Sustainable Living Fair will take place on Saturday, May 1<, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Eastsound Village Green, alongside the first Farmers Market of the season. Those who would like to
Prevent H1N1 Flu by Immunizations and Hand-washing
Orcas Island School Nurse Iris Graville gave an update last week on the ongoing issues re H1N1 influenza. "We need to remain diligent to keep H1N1 influenza under control." Recent studies report that no state
Letter to the Editor: Support the Exchange Feb. 8
Now is the time to show your support for the Exchange on Orcas Island! The County Council is making important decisions that will affect the cost of dumping garbage and recycling at the Orcas transfer
KT Laslo Wins Orcas Idol 2010
KT Laslo was the people's choice for Orcas Idol 2010, singing her heart out and charming the audiences through three rounds of competition to win the award over nine other contestant acts. For
Letter to the Editor: Save the Bees!
Save the bees! Spring is just around the corner and bees are already starting their work on warm afternoons. But bees, both wild and domestic, native and non-native, are threatened! Evidence continues to accumulate that
OIPP Brings Orcas Idol and Superbowl Ad Survey
While the Orcas Center rocks with the raw and refined talents of the nine contestants in Orcas Idol this Saturday, behind the scenes the Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP), a Community Coalition, is fulfilling its
Community Foundation Starts Grants Cycle
From Moana Kutsche, President, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 competitive grants cycle. All nonprofit organizations with projects that will benefit Orcas Island are invited to
Guest Opinion: School Bond Proposal is Responsible Planning
By Paul Losleben To those who oppose the school bond issue, let me respectfully address concerns that have been expressed and share my reasons for voting for the levy and the bond issue. I
