Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
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Septic Repair Funds Granted by State with Boost from Federal Stimulus
Updated Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. San Juan County's revolving loan program for the proper repair of failing on-site septic systems has received $300,000 in the final intended use plan from the state water pollution
West Beach Resorts to Donate Portion of Mid-week Business to Non-profits
Tim Hance, Director of Events for West Beach Resort, Inc. recently announced that West Beach Resort will extend its fall promotion benefiting non-profits as the “2010 Orcas Island Winter Non Profit Promotion.” "Given the amazing
Bird Identification Class at Orcas Library in February
By Nita Couchman, Orcas Public Librarian A six-week course called Introduction to Birding Orcas Island will be offered by Kim Middleton at the Orcas Island Public Library on Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm, from
Tap Away the Blocks to Successful Resolutions
Nancy Southern, MSW and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Specialist, is offering a free workshop to "eliminate the unconscious barriers to success that will sabotage your best efforts every time." “Do you make the same resolutions
The Gift of Poetry: The Blessing of the Old Woman, the Tulip, and the Dog
The Blessing of the Old Woman, the Tulip, and the Dog By Alicia Suskin Ostriker To be blessed said the old woman is to live and work so hard God's love washes right through you
Waldorf Courses for Grades 3-5 at Salish Sea School
The School of the Salish Sea announces a Friday class for children in grades 3-5. It offers a Waldorf curriculum main lesson followed by activities such as wood working, puppet and doll making, puppet
The Gift of Poetry: The Weight of Nothing
The Weight of Nothing Anonymous "Tell me the weight of a snowflake," a coal-mouse asked a wild dove. "Nothing more than nothing," was the answer. "In that case I must tell you a marvelous story,"
The Gift of Poetry: Noël
Noël By Anne Porter When snow is shaken From the balsam trees And they're cut down And brought into our houses When clustered sparks Of many-colored fire Appear at night In ordinary windows We hear
The Gift of Poetry: Shoveling Snow With Buddha
Shoveling Snow With Buddha By Billy Collins In the usual iconography of the temple or the local Wok you would never see him doing such a thing, tossing the dry snow over a mountain of
County Health Officials Comment on Recalled H1N1 Vaccine
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials say local residents need not be concerned about the recall of several lots of H1N1 vaccine announced yesterday. Approximately 400 doses of
Christina's a Lunchroom Hit — John Steward's Next
Contributed by Madie Murray When a first grader asks for seconds, you know you’ve done something right, and Christina had lots of requests for seconds from kids feasting on her Celebrity Lunch items
County “Fill-in” Permit Application Forms Available Online
The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD) has posted “fill-in and save” permit applications for building and land use permits on the County web site. Unlike many on-line forms, the new forms
The Gift of Poetry: At the Choral Concert
At the Choral Concert By Tim Nolan The high school kids are so beautiful in their lavender blouses and crisp white shirts. They open their mouths to sing with that far-off stare they
Auditor Proposes Extra Real Estate Tax
At the San Juan County Council meeting last week, County Auditor Milene Henley recommended that “The second quarter percent of real estate excise tax—commonly referred to as REET 2” be adopted by the county to
The Week Ahead: The 12 Days of Christmas Begin
Tuesday, Dec. 22 Caroling on Horseback in Eastound with the 4-H horse group. 10 a.m. to noon , weather permitting. Memoir Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. Coordinated by JoEllen Moldoff,
Darvill's Features "Best Children's Illustrated Books"
Lynne Howe hosted the Darvill's Bookstore Children's Event on Sunday, Dec. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. The subject of the event was The New York Times 2009 Best Illustrated Books for Children.
