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
Report from the Fair: Still Life and Whirling Rides
By Brigid Ehrmantraut This year's County Fair is jam packed full of paintings, preserves, and spinning. Both 4-H and Open categories contain nonliving projects from cut flower arrangements to knitting to dozens of
County Fair Recycling Report: Fairgoers Talk Trash
By Helen Venada SJC Waste Reduction Coordinator Major lesson learned: IF recycling containers are available next to each trash container THEN they (we) will recycle! And, people seem to want to talk trash…more than ever! Thank
Orcas Ferry Advisory Committee Member Sought
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council is has begun the search for a Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) member from Orcas Island to succeed 18-year veteran board member
Learn How to Save Seeds at Food Masters Workshop
Food Masters presents "Seed-Saving Why It Matters and How To Do It" on Sunday August 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. Food Masters' organizer Learner Limbach says, "Seed saving
Report from the Fair: Orcas Wins in Little Critter, Livestock & Equestrian Competition
Hannah Brunner-Gaydos wins coveted Platinum Award By Brigid Ehrmantraut Opening Day of the County Fair: Heard the wails of protest at still life judging results (there seemed to be more reds given out
Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Hires Interim Coordinator
On August 17, Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) hired Orcas resident Leslie Rae Schmitz, who holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) for four months of contract work to assist OIPRD
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
