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
Fun With Flowers Workshop Open to All
Updated Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. If you’d like to learn how to create beautiful floral arrangements, there’s a workshop you won’t want to miss. Professional flower arranger Rosemarie Altberg will lead “Fun
County’s Move to Recycled Paper has a Ripple Effect
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager This month San Juan County has received its first shipment of printer and copier paper with 40% recycled content, as did the town of Friday Harbor and
San Juan County Tops Washington County Health Rankings
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager County health rankings based on information reported by State and County Health Departments rate San Juan County best in the state based on more than two dozen sets
Letter to the Editor: A Clear Example of What's Wrong with the Sign Ordinance
Today I decided to eat an early dinner at Mai-Lan’s Café. I’d wanted to eat there for a few months, but because her restaurant is in Oddfellows Hall basement, I kept forgetting, due to
Flower Power Fundraiser for Farm to Cafeteria
Contributed by Madie Murray Everything from upside-down tomatoes to double-petal Sarah Bernhardt peonies, or deer-resistant double-bloom daffodils to brightly colored Mignon dahlias for your patio pots are offered to everyone who purchases them
Council Adopts Resolution to Seek “Best Available Science” for Critical Areas Ordinance
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council adopted a resolution Tuesday, Feb. 16 to seek public participation and hire consultants to identify scientific research to use in the state-mandated process
Farm Internship Bill Advances through Legislature
A Washington State Senate bill co-sponsored by State Senator Kevin Ranker, would allow internships for aspiring farmers – providing firsthand experience in their future line of work. The bill has now moved forward to consideration
A Weekend of Stories, Seeds, Plays & Improv — & the Friends Book Sale Too!
Friday, February 19 Antoinette Botsford tells Haitian Stories at the Senior Center at 12:15, right after the lunch to encourage donations for Rosedanie Cadet’s Haitian project. “Though I have never been there, the Haitian stories
Ranker Bills to Protect Marine Resources Advance
“Our Puget Sound and coast face an era of unprecedented activity,” State Senator Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, said last week. “Important existing uses and new proposals are competing for what once seemed like limitless
Derelict Vessels — Topic of Marine Resource Committee Meet this Wednesday
The San Juan County Marine Resource Committee (MRC) will hear a presentation from Terry Whalen of A1 Marine at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Islanders
Guest Opinion: Marine Waters Need Protection Even in Recession
"Ignoring the problem will only make it worse." By Terry Whalen, Owner, A1 Marine Services A1 Marine Services began raising and removing derelict vessels from the waters and beaches of San Juan County through the
Guest Opinion: Violence Has No Place in Teen Dating
By Laura Trevellyan, DVSAS Prevention Coordinator/Youth Advocate As Valentines Day approaches and talk of love surrounds us I would like to take a moment to spread the word on a topic that is unfortunately closely
Country Corner Saga Continues as Council Hears Recommendations from Planners, Public & EPRC
On the agenda for the Feb. 8 Orcas meeting of the County Council was the establishment of a Commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development) at the Country Corner. The County Council
Ranker Defends Suspending 2/3 Vote For Tax Hikes
By State Senator Kevin Ranker Many of you have contacted my office regarding the I-960 vote that we took this week. I think [the following article] in the Olympian describes the situation very well,
San Juan Islands' Real Estate Down 21% since 2006
By Ray Martinez, Special to The Seattle Times Dependent upon retirees and second-home buyers, the residential real-estate market in the San Juan Islands has taken a hit, driving down prices. Medium price of a home
