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
Orcas Recycling Services Invites All Islanders to Public Meetings
Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange Board of Directors How do we continue to grow the Reduce, Reuse Recycle and Up-Cycle mission of The
Jeffrey M. Smith Speaks on Orcas about GMOs
Jeffrey M. Smith speaking on health risks of GMOs Wednesday, September 19 • 6:30 at Odd Fellows Hall. Jeffrey M. Smith, a leading consumer advocate promoting healthier GMO-free choices, author and filmmaker, is
Council Approves New County Waste Management Plan
Council Adopts Plan that Prioritizes Curbside Pickup after Public Hearing By Sadie Bailey On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 11, the San Juan County Council held the final public hearing on the Solid Waste Management
Guest Editorial: Thoughts on GMO-Free San Juan Islands
By Madie Murray There are few places in the world that could remain effectively GMO [Genetically-modified organism]-free, and the San Juan Islands is one of them. I think this is significant and something we can’t
How to Speak GMO
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 9-11 a.m., Lopez Library Meeting Room Why should you vote for a GMO-free San Juan County? Everyone is invited to an intimate talk with Jeffery M. Smith, world-renown educator, author,
FEAST’s Fall Harvest: Community Dinner, Partners with FoodMasters & Pizza Nights!
FEAST students gather with FoodMasters to build cobh oven at the school garden last Sunday By Margie Doyle Fundraising dinner this Sept. 30 at the Odd Fellows Hall Farm Education and Sustainability for
Letter to the Editor: Students Show Leadership in Education
This month we are reaching out to donors to help with two different needs at the school. The first need is to help fund more hours for our incredible music teachers so that there may
Port Purchases Lantec’s 41 Acres on North Shore
Audrey Wells brandishes a candy cane, which she observed is missing the crook to represent a shepherd's crook. She invited all at the celebration on Sept. 12 to take a candy cane in recognition
Younger Business Generation at Island Hoppin’ Brewery
Becca Gray and Jim Parker with "growlers," ready to serve the public beginning next Friday, Sept. 21, at Island Hoppin' Brewery Open House Friday, Sept. 21 from noon to closing at 33 Hope
Guest Opinion: A Visual Approach to Charter Review Propositions
By Jeff Bossler I'm noticing that lots of well-meaning folks are talking past each other regarding the Charter Review Commission's proposals because it's difficult for most people to visualize issues of voting power by district
Burn Permits Delayed: It’s Too Hot and Dry
from Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal Due to unusually dry weather, San Juan County continues to experience a high level of fire danger. The open burning season usually begins on October 1st of
Guest Opinion: Financial Self-interest in the Sewer Connection Debate
By Joe Cohen I will skip any discussion of the ‘history’ of how this issue got to where it is – knowing it is a minefield with heated opinions and perceptions. Rather I would like
Letter to the Editor: Still Time to Support School Music Program
What a concert! It's not too late to support our local "School Music Matters" Fund. On September 12, I attended a wonderful concert at the Community Church in Eastsound. The musicians performing were students in
Fire Chief O’Brien Makes MS Bike Ride
2012 MS Bike Ride fundraiser, From left to right: Valley Firefighters Guy Smith, Pete Connell, Dave Larberg, Will Highley, Dean McAuley, Gary Barker, and Kevin Morehart. I’m holding my red bike with Nancy’s Doctor
Guest Opinion: Full Circle on Sewer Hook-up Debate
By Jane Alden The meeting with the Eastsound Sewer & Water District (ESWD last evening (Sept. 11) was a real eye opener. Not only were all my questions answered, but I found the board members
