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: Annual Heritage Seed Exchange — Thank you!
It truly was another amazing event. On February 4th the seed saving group quickly filled West Sound Community Hall. A frenzy of veggie and flower seed exchanges commenced. Literally hundreds of seed varieties were shared. In addition
Letter to the Editor: Regarding San Juan County’s CAO
To The Editor: I would like to point out the reality that all ecosystems effect each other around the Globe. While San Juan County can only be responsible for the areas within this county, it
Alternative Transportation Meeting on Orcas February 13
The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a public meeting on Monday, February 13, 1 pm – 3 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall for anyone interested in exploring alternative modes of transportation on Orcas
County Council Works to Preserve Exchange
At the meeting of the San Juan County Council on Orcas Island, Feb. 7, the audience filling the Outlook Inn's Victorian Room heard assurances from Council members and county staff that the intention is to
Friends of the San Juans: You Tube & Orcas Complaint
From Friends of the San Juans A recent video that was posted on you tube and has spread throughout our community. This memo provides background information about why Friends of the San Juans got involved over
Community Foundation Grants Cycle Begins With Applications
Deadline for grant applications is March 14 The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is accepting applications for the 2012 competitive grants program. This is the 13th year of this grants program. This years’ committee is
Letter to the Editor: Continuing the CAO Discussion
One of the less helpful and most distracting aspects of the CAO process is the ever-present, breathless purveyors of “the [environmental] sky is falling” meme. No matter what the specific topic being considered, we hear “global
Ann Garfield of Roses, Celebrity Chef at School
Wednesday, February 15 Where can you get a lunch of home made calzone, fresh kale salad with dried fruits and cheeses and chocolate pudding cake for just $5.00? Try the public school cafeteria
“Coal Hard Truth” Forum on Orcas Tomorrow
Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall From RE Source Coal companies, seeing little future growth domestically, have a new plan: strip-mine coal in Montana and Wyoming, transport it
Beachcombers and Birders Wanted for Beached Bird Surveys
Training sessions next weekend on Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will be holding training sessions for new volunteers in the San Juan Islands on the weekend
Letter to the Editor: Correcting CAO Misinformation
“No one has shown that our current CAO rules do not adequately protect the functions and values of our critical areas.” Peg Manning Jan. 6, 2012 Correction: “The number of species listed as threatened or endangered
Garden Club Presents: Plants That Play Well Together
By Sue Lewis The Orcas Island Garden Club will meet on February 15 at 10:00 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. The guest speaker will be Fiona Norris, Ph.D., Science Director of San
Guest Column: What Will Happen to Our Waste?
Citizens of Orcas, If you are wondering what is going to happen to your waste now that the parcel fee has been turned down, you should be aware that the County Council will be discussing
Letter to the Editor: School Levy a Sensible Proposal
Providing our island children with a strong education is vital to the health of our community. Achieving this in a state ranked 38th in the nation for funding public schools is especially challenging during one
Letter to the Editor: CAO and the Law of Unintended Consequences
To the Editor: As I read the 51 pages of the Community Development and Planning staff report and proposed CAO ordinance general regulations the other night I broke out in a cold sweat trying to
