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: Note Dates to Register Opposition for Coal Terminal
A critically important and time-sensitive opportunity related to the proposed Cherry Point Terminal has begun, so please note this set of important dates in our community in the several months. First, the period of public
Sheet Composting: Making Lasagna Using Cardboard or Newspaper
From Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The very best destiny for a cardboard box (which is built to be durable!) is for it to be re-used
Guest Editorial: Pair of Dimes and Paradigms
By Nelson Rios I’m admittedly old enough to remember when gas cost a pair of dimes per gallon. We would collect pocket change, buy fifty-cents worth and cruise around all evening. Today, with gas on
Two Proposals Submitted for Use of San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Officials opened two proposals for the use of the San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility at 4 p.m. on October 1. Kentec Energy USA
A Free Farm to Cafeteria Event
Our school lunches ROCK!! From Madie Murray Saturday, October 13 - 11 a.m. at the Public School Cafeteria Plans are in the works for an event at the school celebrating the Orcas Island
Tipping Fees and Trucking Block Management Contracts for Orcas Waste
By Margie Doyle San Juan County Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy freely admits he was surprised last July by the response from Orcas Recycling Services (ORS – The Exchange) when his department sent out
FoodMasters Next Workshop: Seed Saving
FoodMasters presents a Seed Saving Workshop at the Doe Bay Garden on Sunday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Wild’s Edge, Doe Bay Garden Staff & Cathleen McCluskey of the Organic Seed
Things Will Be Hoppin’ On The Green October 7th!
Eastsound's own Island Hoppin' Brewery will be featured at the Meal on the Village Green By Madie Murray Some of the best Island chefs will be preparing incredible dishes, and you’ll have a
Oct. 4 Deadline for State Oil Spill Plan Comments
From the Friends of the San Juans Please comment on the State's Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule by October 4th (a week from today). Hundreds of thousands of tourists enjoy the beauty of the San
Excise Tax Garbage Hike Takes Effect October 1
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Beginning October 1, 2012 the Excise Tax Rate on garbage collection will go up from 10% to 16%. The new rate goes into effect on all the
Energy and Rental Assistance Moved to Orcas Family Connections
The Opportunity Council’s Energy and Rental Assistance programs which used to be administered at the OPAL Community Land Trust office have been moved to the Orcas Family Connections Resource Center at 1292 North Beach Rd.,
Council Writes Ecology about Oil Spill Plans for Salish Sea
To Sonja Larson, [Washington state] Department of Ecology RE: Comments on proposed amendments to the Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule (Chapter 173-182 WAC) Dear Ms. Larson, We appreciate this opportunity to provide the following comments
School Rain Catchment System Is Here!
Tank is ready to unload. The area in front is where it will be placed. By Madie Murray A huge cheer went up from those watching when it was finally in place. Just
Savor the San Juans: A Medley of Food, Art & Culture All Month Long
From Barbara Marrett Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Please join us this October for our fifth annual, month-long movable feast for the senses in the San Juan Islands. “Savor the San Juans” is
Orcas Island Food Bank Launches Annual Fund Drive
By Madie Murray Recognizing that hunger and hard times are not behind us, the Orcas Island Food Bank is launching its annual fund drive. Your pennies go a long way at the Food Bank
