Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Marine Health Report from Orcas “Community Monitoring Roundtable”
Community members packed the Eastsound Fire Hall yesterday as the County’s Marine Resource Committee (MRC) celebrated the success of Kwiáht and Beach Watchers in their “Community Science” efforts. But arguably, the stars of the ”Community Monitoring Roundtable” show were three young oystercatchers, hatched on Indian Island this summer,
County Land Bank to Meet on Orcas this Friday
San Juan County Land Bank Commission is holding their regular monthly meeting this coming Friday, September 17th at the Orcas Landing Meeting Room, 4643 Orcas Road, Orcas Island. The meeting begins at 9:30am. Public comment time is scheduled for 10:00am. On the agenda are proposed expenditure and acquisition plans by
Traditional Celtic Fiddlers Come to Orcas Center
Celtic Fiddle Festival brings fiddlers from the Celtic tradition in Ireland, Brittany and Quebec to the Orcas Center Stage at 7:30 p.m. this Friday evening, Sept. 17. Called “three of the finest folk violinists anywhere” by The Washington Post, Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany) and André Brunet
Citizens Needed for County Advisory Boards
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. The following is a list of current vacancies, updated last week: Agricultural Resources Committee - (2) Positions Citizens Salary Commission - (2) Positions, Personnel & Legal Eastsound Design Review
Report on Islands’ Marine Observatories Today
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee meeting has scheduled a meeting the “Community Science and Ecosystem Monitoring Sharing Session," on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall, to share and discuss their work at Indian Island and Fishing Bay on Orcas Island, the
Orcas Golf Announces Club Championships
Justin Taylor of the Orcas Island Golf Club announced the following club championships at the tournament last Saturday, Sept. 11: 2010 Club Champion Dr. Steven Bailey with an impressive (71 gross Course Record) 2nd place Jerry Schmidt Ladies Champion Christy Rakow & Maggie Sharkey (Tie of 91 gross) 3rd place
Letter to Editor: Change Model to Keep Dr. Buxbaum
What?! We as an island community are losing Dr. Evan Buxbaum? He is the only physician on the island specializing in the health care of children. Are we losing him because of the failure of Insurance, both Corporate and Governmental? Apparently, we cannot look to either of these to improve
LeRoy Bell Plays Rock & Funk on Sept. 25
To benefit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS), Orcas Center hosts the return of LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends on September 25. Bell’s memorable songwriting and contagious brand of rock and funk had everyone on their feet dancing the last time they played Orcas Center. After
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec thanks audience
It was quite a Whale of a Show when children shared their talents and enthusiasm on the Orcas Center stage. The audience witnessed passionate musicians, singers, dancers, hoola-hoopers, and a magician/illusionist. music, and a magic show. Thanks to the wonderful audience who supportedour island youth, Orcas Center for all they
EPRC Examines Gerards Efforts to Add 3rd Residence
Second in the series [intlink id="9917" type="post"]EPRC Reviews Emergent Development Dilemmas[/intlink] The rights of residential property owners Don and Marian Gerard, represented by Francine Shaw for attorney Stephanie O’Day, to build a third residence on their Orcas' North Shore property, came before the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) at its
Orcas Center Brings Local Actors & Little Women to the OffCenter Stage
Another large cast of characters will populate the stage as Orcas Center presents, "Little Women" later this fall. This American classic by Louisa May Alcott about four sisters growing up in a household with their mother, while their father is away at war, has been adapted by John D. Ravold.
Mid-September and We’re Busy! The Week Ahead
Monday, September 13 T'ai Chi Class series begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center in the Lundeen Room. This introductory class is free. The Fall 8-week Series runs from September 13 through November 1st Monday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and the Series fee is $80. Call 376-336
Governor Releases Ferry Report with Recommendations
From the Governor's office [On Sept. 9, 2010], Gov. Chris Gregoire released a report she requested on the Washington State Ferries Division by experts from the Passenger Vessel Association that made 36 recommendations on many aspects of ferry operations. Gregoire also said a report by the State Auditor’s Office of
Public Meetings Scheduled on County Solid Waste Decisions
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan Island Solid Waste Utility has scheduled the first round of a series of three public meetings on solid waste issues. The results of the recent county-wide survey provide the focus for discussion at the meetings. More than 1200 households in
EPRC Reviews Emergent Development Dilemmas
First in a two-part series The rights of two Eastsound property owners to develop their property came before the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) at the monthly meeting on Sept. 2. Orcas Rental and Saw owner Steve Pearson discussed the violation notice he’d received from the County Planning Department regarding
A Tree Falls in Rosario
Summer's end was announced with a mighty thud last Tuesday when a gust of wind blew over the century-old chestnut tree in the courtyard in front of Rosario Resort's Moran Mansion. General Manager of Rosario Resort, Christopher Peacock, pointed out bolts that were inserted into the tree in
