Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Clarifications to Solid Waste Rate Information
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager 1) The Council did not declare an emergency in setting the new solid waste fees. 2) With or without an emergency, solid waste fees do not require voter approval. The Council sets the rates – it’s been done roughly once a year since
Play a Part in the Orcas Island Chamber Music Fest
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Office If you’re new to the island or have wondered about how to participate in the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, there are many ways to get involved in this popular event. The Festival attracts world-class musicians, island as well as
Financial Assistance Here for County Public Facilities
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Applications for San Juan County’s Public Facilities Finance Assistance Program grants or loans may be filed with the County Administrator’s office until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010. More than $218,000 is available for distribution this year. Qualifying “public facilities” include such
Minimum Solid Waste Fee Effective April 16
Other Fee Increases Hit in July By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On Tuesday, April 6, the San Juan County Council approved new rates for the County’s solid waste utility. Most of the increases will not take effect until July 1; however one change will take effect ten days
Turtleback Mt. Opens for Bikes & Equestrians This Weekend
Turtleback Mountain Preserve Multi-Use Trail Opens for Bikes April 10th and Equestrians April 11th Horse and bike riders will be able to share the trails on the North side of Turtleback Mountain Preserve with pedestrians beginning in early April. Bike use is allowed on EVEN days only. Equestrian use is
Council Considers SJI Transfer Station Options at Emergency Meeting
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In a special session Monday, April 5, the San Juan County Council dispatched a letter to the Friday Harbor Town Council saying it is “extremely disappointed” at the timing of the Town’s “major policy change.” On April 1, the Town notified the Council,
School Board seeks Business Manager and Board Member
Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline is forming a committee with the business office staff, Elementary Principal Kyle Freeman and a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) member to meet with candidates for a new District Business Manager. The District Business Manager will succeed Ben Thomas, who as functioned as the
County Looking for a ‘Puzzle Master’ for Ferry Advisory Committee
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) works with schedules in which every action seems to create a dozen reactions. In the recent resignation of 7-year FAC veteran Robert DeGavre, the committee lost a puzzle master. San Juan County Council Member and
Firesign’s Ossman at Doe Bay Friday, April 9
Updated April 7 at 10 p.m. Contributed by Jennifer Brennock David Ossman of the well-known Firesign Theatre is coming to Orcas Island to perform at Doe Bay Resort on Friday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. To see the show, reservations are required as seating in the café is
2-Day Workshop for Cedar Bark Basketmakers
Still Room for Aspiring and Experienced Cedar Basketmakers Contributed by Madie Murray The Arts Education and Enrichment Committee of the Olga Strawberry Council is announcing that registration is still open for two workshops being lead by popular Cedar bark basketmaker, Vickie Era. Originally from the village of Katmai
School Finances Strong as Board Forecasts for 2010-2011
OASIS’ healthy growth bolsters School District funding At the March 31 monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting, the board discussed enrollment, staffing and funding before accepting the recommendation of Business Manager Ben Thomas to project the coming year’s budget based on 505 students enrolled. The enrollment projection is
Summer KindlingsFest to Meet July 14-17
KindlingsFest 2010 Registration is Open Pastor Dick Staub of the Orcas Island Community Church has issued an invitation to enjoy a few days this summer the third year of KindlingsFest, an event inspired by British author C.S. Lewis of The Chronicles of Narnia and the social group, Inklings
Marine Resources Committee to Air Reports on Derelict Fishing Gear and Stormwater
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will hear presentations from Tom Cowan on the removal of derelict fishing gear, and Mike Kaill on managing stormwater as part of their next regular meeting on April 7. The meeting will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Islanders Bank in
The Week Ahead: A Focus on Recreation & Poetry
Sunday, April 4 Free Movie Night at Doe Bay Cafe, starts at 7:30 p.m. This week features the animated instant classic Happy Feet with Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Hugo Weaving and Nicole Kidman. Along with regular meal selections, Sunday evenings the Doe Bay Café offers half price bottles of wine and free popcorn.
Country Corner LAMIRD to be Finalized Apr. 27
EPRC prevails in maintaining the integrity of the Eastsound Sub-area Plan The proposed commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development) that comprises [intlink id="7557" type="post"]Country Corner [/intlink]-- the six lots at the corner of Crescent Beach Road and Terrill Roads (as they are popularly referred to) -- is
All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny!
Contributed by P. Cottontail Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There's no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute tail attracts a lot of attention. Everyone is entitled
