Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
Mark O’Neill to Speak to Cancer Support Group
Thursday, October 11, 5:00 p.m. at the Community Church Mark O'Neill Mark O'Neil, a 17 year Orcas resident, will share his amazing story of a journey from cancer to life abundant, with the Cancer Support Group. The meeting will be on Thursday, October 11, at 5:00 p.m. in
Iyengar, Ashtanga Yoga Traditions Workshop Offered
From Barbara LaBrash Melanie Whittaker, RYT, will offer a workshop on Hatha Yoga in the Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions on October 12 - 14th at the Orcas Center. Emphasis on alignment, strength, and flexibility. Breathwork to reduce stress while improving overall health of body and mind. Effective use of props
Guest Opinion: The County Charter “Ain’t Broke”
from Ed Sutton "It Ain't Broke" We have all read many letters about the proposals of the CRC to amend the County Charter. I was a member of the Charter Review Committee, and, in retrospect, I have concluded that there is no compelling reason to change the structure of the
Guest Column: A Look at the Cost of Government
By James Wolf My guest column posted in Orcas Issues on Sept. 26 pointed out the Charter Review Commission’s lack of analysis leading to their propositions to amend our county charter. I addressed the commission’s "Findings," which state that having six council members resulted in greater expense than originally anticipated.
Tripple Ripple Trail Festival Just Two Weeks Away
The second running of the Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival will blast off at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) at Moran State Park, just two weeks from now on Oct. 13-14. Events include a four mile race around Mountain Lake and a 10-kilometer hill climb up Mt. Constitution on
FoodMasters Next Workshop: Seed Saving
FoodMasters presents a Seed Saving Workshop at the Doe Bay Garden on Sunday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Wild’s Edge, Doe Bay Garden Staff & Cathleen McCluskey of the Organic Seed Alliance. The workshop will include: · Seed Saving Fundamentals and Terminology · Techniques for Saving
Things Will Be Hoppin’ On The Green October 7th!
Eastsound's own Island Hoppin' Brewery will be featured at the Meal on the Village Green By Madie Murray Some of the best Island chefs will be preparing incredible dishes, and you’ll have a chance to sample Eastsound’s Island Hoppin’ Brew if you attend the first ever Harvest Meal
