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
OPALCO Co-op Members Re-Elect Orcas District Directors; Record Number of Ballots Cast
By Suzanne Olson More than twice as many ballots were cast in this election than in last year's (1,349 compared to 620 in 2008) and 420 people attended the 72nd Annual Meeting of
Endow Orcas "graduates" 7 non-profits
“A community foundation will always need money to do its job – near and long term.” Endow Orcas, an Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) initiative which started late in 2007, celebrated seven
"Born Learning" signs to be added to North Beach trail
Orcas Family Connections and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) will soon launch the “Orcas Born Learning Trail” to promote early childhood learning and family fun. The Born Learning Trail is a
Small Fruit Production at the Garden Club May 20
On May 20, the Orcas Island Garden Club program will feature Colleen Burrows from Whatcom County Extension talking about small fruit production. The program begins at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of the Orcas
Free Lunch and Prizes for OPALCO Annual Meeting Attendees
This coming Saturday morning, May 16th, Co-op members and their families will "get on the ferry and ride" to participate in OPALCO's 72nd Annual Meeting. Attendees will be treated to a healthy sack lunch with
Celebrate native plants and birds with a field trip
Contributed by Barb Jensen Join the celebration of Native Plant Appreciation Week and International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 16. Bob Lemmon and Barbara Jensen will lead a half-day field trip on San Juan Island. The
Letter to the Editor: Sutton Road choice "reprehensible"
Dear Editor and County Commissioners, I am incredulous and dismayed to learn of the County Council's recent vote to site the San Juan transfer station on inadequate and contaminated property. While most Orcas residents may
Olga dock returns – Sustainable Living Fair comes to Library Park – Farmers Market opens in Prune Alley
The lusty month of May began with a slightly gusty Saturday, but that didn't slow Orcas Islanders down as they observed our island's particular Rites of Spring. Olga residents gathered at the dock,
Council chooses Sutton Road property — owned by Friday Harbor — for new transfer station
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council voted on April 28 to order staff to negotiate with the Town of Friday Harbor for a lease-purchase agreement aimed at acquiring the
Eastsound aquifer: safe? and for how long?
Eastsound Water Users Association and San Juan County Health Department are hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at the Orcas Island Senior Center. The meeting will feature a presentation from hydrogeologist Steve Swope
Saturday Farmers Market moves to Prune Alley for May
For most of May, the Orcas Island Farmers Market will be held on Prune Alley from Fern to A Streets. Market hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the summer. The Saturday
Two performances of Earth Tribes in Rhythm this Saturday
Anthony Manuel's Earth Tribes in Rhythm featuring over a dozen local dancers, comes to Orcas Center Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Earth Tribes in Rhythm is a musical and dance
How will Eastsound look in the future? EPRC hosts "Open House" May 4 at Senior Center
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) will host an Open House on Monday, May 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. After deciding on their top priorities for the
Elect OPALCO directors and come to the annual meeeting on the ferry May 16
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a member-owned cooperative and on May 16th, the member-owners will exercise their right to elect their Board of Directors. Who is a member of OPALCO? Anyone who receives
Orcas Power & Light CooperativeOrcas Power & Light Cooperative 2009 Board of Director Candidates
Winnie Adams Winnie Adams graduated from Stanford School of Education with a Masters degree. After several years of classroom teaching, and two summers working as a white water raft guide, she joined the
