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
Free Composting Workshop on San Juan Island
Saturday, August 4, 11 am to 2 pm, San Juan County Fairgrounds from Helen Venada, Waste Reduction & Hazardous Waste Coordinator, SJC Public Works You are invited to a free workshop at the Fairgrounds to
Finding Ways to Address the Hidden Costs of the Coal Economy
Coal Mine in Montana. Photo courtesy of Paul K. Anderson From the Friends of the San Juans Thursday, Aug. 2, 5-6:30 pm, San Juan Island Grange, 52 1st Street N, Friday Harbor
Letter to the Editor: Lavender Hollow Trees Need to Stay
To The Editor: Lavender Hollow is in the process of renovating the apartments as well as a separate Wetland Project. The comment period for this project ends today[July 25]. Yesterday people were tagging trees to
Letter to the Editor: Trees at Lavender Hollow Not Causing Problems
Dear San Juan County and OPAL: Jeannie Beck and Lisa Byers I am writing this to urge you all to minimize the wetland “enhancement” plan and leave as much vegetation intact as possible, and
Decision Delayed: ORS/Exchange & Cimarron to Pitch to County Council
At the County Council meeting on Tuesday, July 24, the Council postponed a decision on awarding a contract for operating the Orcas Island Transfer Station. Proposals by Cimarron Enterprises and the Orcas Recycling Services/Exchange were
Student Chef Winner Arla Sutton Will Dine with Michelle Obama
Arla and Kate receive the news that Arla won! By Madie Murray Community Journalist More than 1,200 junior chefs ages 8 through 12 answered the call to enter their favorite recipes in the
Letter to the Editor: Belief in Local Recycling Prompts Offer
To the San Juan County Council and to Lovel [Pratt], I am writing you specifically as you have in the past seemed to have a good understanding of our island communities. I have also copied
Letter to the Editor: Sendai-Orcas Generosity Benefits Both
Dear Editor, Our heartfelt gratitude to all who welcomed our Japanese visitors, dancers Tokiko Oyama and Koji Ogushi; makeup artist Mitsue Nakashio, and translator, Yayoi Akabane, and supported their performance July 18 at the Oddfellows
Comparing the Cost of San Juan County’s Government with Pacific County
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager We’ve received a number of questions as a result of a letter that has been circulated and published in some media which compares San Juan County’s government
Storytelling in the School Garden
The garden area is a popular place to hear stories told by our school librarian, Maria Doss. Thursday, July 26 The Potato Patch Collective and Farm to Cafeteria is presenting a tea, gardening
Delay the Recycling Decision, Attendees Say
from Ed Sutton Nearly 50 concerned citizens met at the Eastsound Fire Station on Monday evening to hear a presentation on the Orcas Transfer Station by the local non-profit Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange. That group
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycles/Exchange Meeting Tonight
Monday,July 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Friends of Orcas Recycling Services: Thank you for your support, of The Exchange and our current proposal to manage Orcas Island solid waste in the
Marine Scholarship Grant Awarded to County EDC
Steve Hushebeck (TOFH Council), Greg Hertel (POFH Commissioner), Mike Ahrenius (POFH), Don Wick (EDASC), Victoria Compton (EDCSJ Executive Director), Ron Nelson (Island Co. EDC), Lovel Pratt (SJC Council), Melanie Drecksel (USDA Area Director)
Join Marine Stewards for Final 2012 Research Days at Indian Island
Community scientists with the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory participate in beach seining earlier this year. Photo courtesy of Andria Hagstron. By Marcia Spees Join local volunteers and scientists in intertidal research at
Vendor Selection Committee Recommends Cimarron for Orcas Transfer Site
On Friday, July 20, applicants Cimarron Trucking and Orcas Recycling Services (ORS/The Exchange) were notified that the Orcas Transfer Station Vendor Selection Committee had sent their report and recommendation to the County Council. The
