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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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.
Counterfeit Money Circulates in Eastsound
San Juan County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Steve Vierthaler reported to the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce: In the past week we have gotten a fake $50 bill at a local merchant. It was done by
Sasha Hagen Entertains Seniors
Sasha Hagen, violinist, played Christmas Carols for Orcas Seniors at the Senior Center luncheon on Friday, Dec. 18. Hagen is a student of Matthew Olson. He was accompanied by Mary Poletti on the
Now Online: Upgraded Polaris Mapping/GIS Application, New Data
By Stan Matthews County Communication Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Departmen announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15 the deployment of the Polaris Property Search Internet Mapping Application. The Polaris Property Search is
Salsa Dance Lessons on Fridays Starting Tonight
Salsa Dance Lessons will be held on Friday nights at Orcas Spa and Athletics. Lessons will be held tonight, Friday, Dec. 18 and resume on Friday January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th! Drop-in's, singles and
Special School Meeting on Friday to Set Bond and Levy Measures
Updated Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. A special meeting will be held on Friday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the School Library to finalize the paperwork required to proceed with the $35 million
Spirit of Christmas Concert with Martin Lund Dec. 23
Contributed by Donna Laslo "This I must do, that is, play great Christmas songs for a time of year that is never-ending, a time of giving, of sharing of one's gifts, talents and
The Practice of Poetry: Reading, Conversation, Writing
For the first three Tuesdays in January and February, JoEllen Moldoff will coordinate a class for poets, from beginners to experienced, who want to learn more about the craft of poetry and to write new
"A Christmas Carol" for the FunHouse Plays at Orcas Center
Updated Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. The cast and crew for the farewell performances of A Christmas Carol opened this years' run of the play on Wednesday, Dec. 16. As promised, Jim Bredouw,
San Juan County Changes Health Insurance Carriers
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is notifying health care providers that as of January 1, 2010, the County is changing insurance carriers for the health insurance provided by the County
County's Response to Affordable Housing Petition: All Requirements Met
In a pre-hearing brief prepared by San Juan County responding to [intlink id=”hearings-board-to-review-campbells-housing-element-petition-today-in-eastsound” type=”post”]John Campbell’s petition[/intlink], (see previous story), County attorneys cite instances of case law setting precedents for their arguments, state statutes and
