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
Water and Weather in the School Garden
By Madie Murray, Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Chair As many know, our school garden is in the process of expanding to approximately 8,000 square feet and to date all the posts, fencing, wood chips
New Support for Islands’ National Monument Status
From the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau The Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) has joined 150 local businesses, the San Juan County Council, League of Women Voters, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, Governor
Guest Column: Still Too Many Un-Answered Questions for Council to Make an Informed Vote on the Orcas Transfer Station Contract
By Sadie Bailey The more I search for answers, the more, and deeper, questions are raised concerning the imminent Orcas Transfer Facility Contract decision that Council has on its shoulders. Considering that both Orcas and
Money, Not Donated Goods, Sought for Kittitas County Wildfire Aid
From Washington State Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray, Washington Emergency Management Division, Washington Military Department Monetary donations, not donated goods, are the best way to help Kittitas County residents whose homes and property have been
Guest Editorial: We Can’t Afford to Cut the School Library
By Maria Doss, Orcas Island School Librarian There have been several articles and discussion of the cuts to our public school budget, but virtually nothing has been mentioned about the cut of the entire school
County Fair Showcases New Faces & Critters of Orcas 4-H Members
2012 Theme: Food, Fun, Fair! By Brigid Ehrmantraut The 2012 San Juan County Fair kicked off this morning with a bang! Dedicated exhibitors and competitors were already tired from Tuesday's long evening of
Letter to the Editor: The Comfort of a Familiar Room with a Cherished View
Hospice is a centuries-old French word we know hovers in the air with every diagnosis of serious disease. Coupled with “palliative’ it acknowledges a choice of care for the last days of our lives. Both
Guest Editorial: County “Flow Control” Policy Challenged
By Sharon Kvisto From www.SanJuanIslander.com San Juan County Council, on the advice of Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord, is dropping flow control of municipal solid waste. Without this ordinance, it is difficult to imagine island companies
CAO Wetlands and Fish & Wildlife Meeting Aug. 21
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk On August 21, 2012 the County Council will be holding a hearing [in Friday Harbor] on both the CAO Wetlands and CAO Fish and Wildlife Conservation Areas
Orcas Recycling Services To Recycle All Battery Types
From Orcas Recycling Services Orcas Recycling Services is proud to announce a new public service at The Exchange. A new program has been established, which will accept and recycle all types of batteries, beginning in
Library Fair 2012 — A Success by Any Measure!
By Margie Doyle Updated August 13 at 8 p.m. Lila Richardson's son was crowded out of his stroller with book purchases, while her daughter's face was shielded from the bright sun by her pretty
New Master Composters for County Will Be at the Fair
By Helen Venada, SJC Waste Reduction & Hazardous Waste Coordinator Let me introduce: the newly-trained MASTER COMPOSTER / RECYCLERS for San Juan County! Hopefully, you’ll recognize them at the County Fair proudly wearing their MCR
County Arts Council Seeks Board Members
The San Juan County Arts Council is seeking 4-5 new members for the Board of Directors to be elected at the annual membership meeting in November, 2012. There are openings for board members from Orcas
“Eat Away” to Support the Athletics Booster Club
From the Orcas Island Booster Club The Orcas Island Booster Club invites you to help us “Eat Away” at our Fall Sports Fund Raising goal. If you are looking to fill up this weekend on
Gleaners Looking to Harvest Summer Crops
By Domenic Verbano We are looking for people who own land who will allow us to come pick from their abundant blackberries, apples, pears, and other extra fruits and veggies that you may have, but
