Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Cherry Point Coal Port’s Environmental Impact Process: Now until Jan. 21
By Floyd McKay, from Crosscut.com It's not exactly your father's design for a public hearing, but the seven public meetings to determine the scope of the giant export terminal at Cherry Point north of Bellingham may better reflect the realities of communication in the 21st century. Citizens interested in the
Vibrant Vegetarian Cooking Club Sprouts on Orcas Island
From Michele Gregg There is an exciting new reason to gather socially on Orcas Island each month--a chance to learn, hands-on, how to easily prepare healthier meals. However, don't let the name Vibrant Vegetarian or Cooking Club fool you; non-vegetarians and people of all skill levels in the kitchen are
Letter to the Editor: Note Dates to Register Opposition for Coal Terminal
A critically important and time-sensitive opportunity related to the proposed Cherry Point Terminal has begun, so please note this set of important dates in our community in the several months. First, the period of public comment for the scoping of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Gateway Pacific
Letter to the Editor: “Review” Does Not Mean “Reverse”
In 2005, 21 volunteers researched the complex workings of our county, and sorted out what was successful from what needed improvement. These county Freeholders acted somewhat like our nation’s Founding Fathers did, when they drafted our federal Constitution. After serious debate and compromise, we received a representative governmental that featured
Library District Holds Hearing on 2013 Budget
The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Public Hearing on the 2013 Budget October 9, 2012 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. The agenda for this meeting will include discussion on the 2013 General Fund Budget and the 2013 Building Fund Budget. The public is invited
Crossroads Lecture: Energizing the Low-Carbon Future
Dan Kammen will speak on renewable energy systems at the Crossroads Lecture on Sunday, Oct. 7 Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Professor Daniel Kammen, who will present – Energizing the Low-Carbon Future – Sunday, October 7, 2012, 2:00
Guest Column: Original Charter Based on Numbers
By Jeff Bossler A response to Bob Levinson's letter As a former Freeholder, I know how much work went into the proposal for our current Charter of which the citizens approved nearly 2 to 1. Unlike many members of the Charter Review Commission (CRC), I had a perfect attendance record
Sheet Composting: Making Lasagna Using Cardboard or Newspaper
From Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The very best destiny for a cardboard box (which is built to be durable!) is for it to be re-used up to five times before considering it waste. This creates less pollution and greatly conserves
Guest Editorial: Pair of Dimes and Paradigms
By Nelson Rios I’m admittedly old enough to remember when gas cost a pair of dimes per gallon. We would collect pocket change, buy fifty-cents worth and cruise around all evening. Today, with gas on Orcas approaching $5.00 per gallon, and soon perhaps even more, times have changed but customs
Two Proposals Submitted for Use of San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager San Juan County Officials opened two proposals for the use of the San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility at 4 p.m. on October 1. Kentec Energy USA in association with Evergreen Engineering and Laudenbach Industries has proposed to operate the facility initially
Guest Column: Vote for Charter Control for Fiscal Sanity
By Steve Garrison The current Charter blocks any effective long term fiscal reorganization of county government. Real problems need to be fixed and the Charter Amendments will help. The Council says that they county will be in deficit by $400K this next year, in spite of the levy lid lifts
A Free Farm to Cafeteria Event
Our school lunches ROCK!! From Madie Murray Saturday, October 13 - 11 a.m. at the Public School Cafeteria Plans are in the works for an event at the school celebrating the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program. Everyone attending will have a chance to tour the garden, see
Crossroads Lecture to Explore Renewable Energy Systems Worldwide
Sunday, October 7, 2 p.m., Orcas Center Dr. Daniel Kammen will explore innovations in and barriers to building renewable energy systems worldwide, from villages to large regional economies, focusing on tools already available and others needed to battle for a sustainable planet. "The track record is clear," Kammen writes. "Per
Onward to October: The Week Ahead
Tuesday, October 2 County to Test Vote Counting Equipment at 1:30 p.m. in the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor. Open Mic at The Lower Tavern. 8:30 p.m. All are welcome. Wednesday, October 3 The Funhouse and Orcas Island High School are teaming up
Tipping Fees and Trucking Block Management Contracts for Orcas Waste
By Margie Doyle San Juan County Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy freely admits he was surprised last July by the response from Orcas Recycling Services (ORS – The Exchange) when his department sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for managing the Orcas Transfer Station. Now, the County Council, Public
Alternative Artists Show Opening at Orcas Center
Edge Arts Exhibit hold its opening reception on Friday, Oct. 5, and is on display the month of October at the Orcas Center From Orcas Center Mark your calendar for this Friday, October 5th, and get ready to get your art on! The popular Edge Arts alternative group
