Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Letter to the Editor: "Pro" Cell Towers = safety
I am an advocate of developing more cell tower sites on Orcas; particularly on the West side/Deer Harbor area. This area is out of “line-of-sight” of Mount Constitution and difficult to receive cell reception. If I had better cell reception, I would be able to have a backup to my
Guest Opinion: Cell Tower Issue At Critical Crossroads
By Cynthia Dilling “Where ever you stand on this issue, now is the time to let the Planning Commission know what you think. Most county residents have no idea this discussion is going on and that the cell tower ordinance is about to be radically changed. We all need
Christmas Bird Count Yields Some Surprises
Barbara Jensen, President, San Juan Islands Audubon and Christmas Bird Count Coordinator, reports that there were 96 participants (most of whom paid the $5 National Audubon asks ) in the Annual Bird Count. “Our youngest participant was Thor Hansen's son at only a few months - I think his mom
County Process (or lack thereof) in Revising Eastsound Boundaries Disputed at EPRC meeting
Proposed Country Corner LAMIRD sparks discussion of GMA/Subarea boundaries Whittle Eastsound boundaries to the re-drawn 2005 Growth Management Act (GMA) lines? Or keep the boundaries identified in the 1981 Eastsound Subarea Plan? That was the bone of contention between the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) and San Juan County
The Week Ahead: Housing, Library, Sewer, Fire, Port & Planning Meetings — and More!
Sunday, Jan. 10 Unitarian Universalist Meeting “Surviving Fundamentalism” with Barbara Gilday, 11 a.m. at West Sound Community Hall. Public is welcome. Monday, Jan. 11 Housing Bank Commission Meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the San Juan County Legislative Building at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor. Conference call
RoseAnn Dolan's Services to be January 24
Services for RoseAnn Dolan, who passed away last Sunday, Jan. 3, will be help at Orcas Center on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Those who may want to contribute photographs of RoseAnn for the service are asked to contact Chris Dolan at 376-6120.
Actors Theater Calls for Plays for Annual Festival
Contributed by Doug Bechtel The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces the fifth annual festival of locally written short plays. What started as a great idea of two Actors Theater Board Members has emerged to be one of the most anticipated events of Spring. For four years in a row
Unitarian Fellowship Welcomes Barbara Gilday
Barbara Gilday will address the Unitarian Universalist Fellowingship on "Surviving Fundamentalism" at the West Sound Community Hall this Sunday, Jan 10, at 11 a.m. Gilday, a registered counselor, Unitarian Universalist Minister, and a Toastmasters International Competition Winner, says: Although news headlines tell us every day about recession, scarcity, wars, etc.,
Sealth Temporarily Out for Repair
David Moseley, Secretary for the Ferries Division of the State Department of Transportation, announced that on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Sealth was taken out of service due to a damaged engine output shaft. "This incident necessitated moving customers to a central assembly station. The vessel will remain out of service
First Orcas Parks & Rec Commission Meeting Jan. 14
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission will conduct its first regular public meeting at the Orcas Senior Services Center on Thursday, January 14, at 12:00 P.M. Directors elected to the new board are Ian Lister, Jim Bredouw, Martha Farish, Vicki Vandermay and Bob Eagan. Future regular public meetings
New Baby Whale Sighted in J Pod This Week
Protection of food source and restrictions of boaters argued as key to Orca whales' survival. The first baby orca of the year has been born to J pod, and sited off Vashon Island on Jan. 3. The Center for Whale Research reported in the annual Southern Resident Killer
County Health Officials Following up on Meningitis Death
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Department is following up with relatives and others who may have come into contact with a 54-year-old Friday Harbor man who died of meningitis in his home on New Year’s Eve. The victim, identified by the County Coroner as
Guest Opinion: In EPF Law, County Council Crafts Weapon of Mass Destruction
By Steve Ludwig At the Jan. 5 County Council meeting the CC began writing one of the most potentially destructive bits of legislation ever. It’s a new "Essential Public Facilities" (EPF) Ordinance. Remember the days when people only needed air, water, food and shelter to live? Well now the CC
Council Selects Richard Fralick as 2010 Chair
The San Juan County Council unanimously selected 4th District (Orcas Island West) Council Member Richard Fralick to Chair the Council for the next year and 1st District Member Lovel Pratt as Vice Chair. Fralick, a 28-year resident of Orcas Island, has a long history of community involvement including
Council Urges NOAA to Emphasize Enforcement In Killer Whale Protection Program
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On Jan. 5, San Juan County Council Members signed a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urging the agency not to establish a “No-Go Zone” for watercraft on the west side of San Juan Island, but rather to emphasize enforcement
Bilbo’s To Reopen This Thursday January 7th
Bilbo’s Festivo, Eastsound restaurant, will reopen Thursday January 7th at 5 p.m. Opening night will bring back the popular "Bilbo’s Date Night," featuring 2 entrees, 2 house margaritas or a bottle of house wine, and a dessert to share, all for $36.00. Owner Sara Kissel is excited to be open
