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
Got Fruit Flies? Need a Good Trap?
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division Groucho Marx said: “Time flies like an arrow but fruit flies like a banana.” So many beautiful fruits are out
Fifth Season Harvest Summer Bounty for Winter Meals
"Tremendous time and effort" were put in by a record number of helpers as Orcas' Farm to Cafeteria committee members and volunteers processed the harvests for the "Fifth Season" on August 8 and
Doe Bay Fest a Music-Lovers Success
From the ferry landing to Doe Bay -- and beyond -- the 2011 Doe Bay Fest was a complete success. This year, in addition to over 30 musical acts and poetry readings, the
Letter to the Editor: Islands Fall Farm Festival Seeks Sponsors
Farm Festival to celebrate Local Food and Farms in San Juan County, Oct. 1-31 Throughout the month of October, the Islands Fall Farm Festival will support a series of events on the larger islands in
Plan A or Plan B? Voters Will Decide on Solid Waste System Funding & Services
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager On November 8th, voters in San Juan County will choose between two alternative ways of providing and funding recycling and solid waste disposal services. The County Council
4-H Fur ‘n Feathers Serves Dinner to Seniors
On Wednesday evening, some 30 Orcas kids, members of the County 4-H Fur 'n Feathers club, served their annual dinner at the Orcas Senior Center. Club members served the meal, cooked by Fur
House Moves to OPAL with Henigson Donation
Earlier this morning, a house donated by Bob and Phyllis Henigson of Deer Harbor was moved to a storage space in Eastsound. The OPAL Community Land Trust will store the house prior to
Fire Danger Throughout San Juan County Increases From “Low” to “Moderate”
By County Fire Marshal Steve Marler With this long stretch of warm sunny days, the risk of a potentially damaging fire has begun to increase. While many parts of the County are still showing the
Create Peace by Living Peace with Arun Gandhi
By Leonie Van Gelder Tuesday, August 16 - Friday, August 19 Arun Gandhi, a grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, belongs to the rapidly vanishing generation who lived with and learned directly from Mahatma Gandhi. He will
Traffic Advisory for House Move from Deer Harbor to Eastsound
Scheduled for early Thursday morning, August 11 On Thursday, August 11 between about 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., Nickel Bros. House Movers is scheduled to transport a one-story house from Deer Harbor to Eastsound. Bob
Guest Opinion: Land Use and Traffic Safety Should Rank Higher than Confiscating Signs
By Sadie Bailey Stan Matthews’ July 28 post, advising people to remove their off-premises signs and sandwich boards – or “County Staff” may remove them – rankles me. For all of San Juan County, we
Letter to the Editor: Historical Museum in Urgent Need of Help
Dear friends of the Orcas Museum, During this mid-summer season we are experiencing a dire shortage of volunteers who are willing and able to help out at the Front Desk here at the Museum. Many
Letter to the Editor: Thank you Inter-tribal Canoe Journey Volunteers!
On July 21-23, Islanders hosted over 230 tribal members from Heiltsuk, Kakawinchitl (Ahousaht), Bella Bella, Clayoquat, Cowichan, Songees, Tsawout, Victoria, Kwmut leleum and Lummi Nations from July 21-23. 12 canoes and their
Funhouse Hosts Eco-Fest This Saturday
Saturday August 6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The first ever Funhouse Eco Fest & Solar Science Fair! EcoFest is a science-based event celebrating local sustainability, renewable energy and island eco-living. Featuring booths
“Fifth Season” Needs Some Willing Hands
August 8 and 9 - Public School Home Ec Room - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Fifth Season” is a term used when foods have been harvested, frozen, stored and set aside for
