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
Sustainable Orcas Island Starts Grain Test Project
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI), a group that meets on the last Wednesday of each month, has put together kits for a "Grain Growing Test Project" that are available to any interested
Guest Opinion: Why Should You Care about Today's Field Trips and Workshops?
By Patty Miller I am writing to you to make sure that you are aware of [today Nov. 12] Critical Areas Ordinance field trips and workshops. The field trip will start at 11:30 am at
CAO update: Buffers and Mitigation Baffle Eastsound Water Providers at Nov. EPRC Meeting
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) spent much of their Nov. 5 meeting discussing the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update, which is the subject of field trips and public discussion on Orcas this Thursday,
Guest Chef at Orcas School Cafeteria this Friday
Continuing their innovative programs, the Farm to Cafeteria folks at Orcas School presents Chef Charles from The Kitchen who will be preparing and serving lunch at school this Friday, the 13th of November. On the
Solar Power on Orcas Island Brings Energy Savings
Oil is dirty, costly and unsustainable. Sunshine is clean, free and accessible – providing solar power as an energy source is one of the ways in which our culture is changing. An Eastsound
OPALCO Recycles Old Transformers for Re-Use
OPALCO sent two trailers full of old transformers back to the manufacturer to be recycled. The manufacturer buys them back from OPALCO, refurbishes them, brings them up to current standards and puts them
Chef Christina Teaches Tarts to F2C Kids
By Madie Murray A chilly November Monday outside, but a warm and toasty classroom inside at the public school set the stage for Chef Christina Orchid to teach Mandy Randolph’s Farm to Classroom
Salish Sea: Our Inland Sea is Officially Named
From the SeaDoc Society newsletter Until recently, the inland sea of Washington and British Columbia had no name. Instead it was only known by its parts: Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de
Community Forum Nov. 15: Compassion and Resiliency after Trauma
Contributed by Marta Nielson, Director, Orcas Island Prevention Partnership What are the personal and professional affects of trauma? Does it affect our ability to learn, make social connections, try new experiences? How can members of
How Whales Rely on Sound: Marine Lecture Nov. 10
By Joe Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society From the pleasure of listening to music to the necessity of detecting danger, sound is an important part of our lives. It's even more important to
Orcas Garden Club Talk on Bees & Butterflies
By Midge Kraetzer On November 11, 2009, a week earlier than its regularly scheduled meetings, the Orcas Island Garden Club will feature as its speaker, Rhonda Barbieri. The meeting will begin with a short business
H1N1 is Spreading — Vaccine Supplies Lag
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As of Friday afternoon, Oct. 30, the San Juan County Health and Community Services Department (HCS) had received and distributed about 1,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine. Because
Required reading: Issue Paper Puts Forth “Tailored Approach” to Critical Areas Updates
Ordinance update nearing final decisions by Planning Commission and Council “Over the past few months there has been a discussion brewing in the San Juans about how to protect the environment while providing property
Community Foundation and Partners to Help Families Get More Support in Difficult Economic Times
By Hilary Canty, OICF Executive Director New funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will help Orcas Island nonprofits address growing and urgent needs The Orcas Island Community Foundation has received a $30,000 grant
Port Commissioners Dial Back the Volume on Thru-the-Fence Confrontation
Updated Oct. 29 at 6:50 a.m. On Thursday, Oct. 22, Port of Orcas Commissioners called a special meeting to discuss the Through-the-Fence issue that has troubled the Port District for years, and has reached
