Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
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 can be saved with the data entered, if the user has the Microsoft Word™ word-processing
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 had looking out from the crib. Their voices lift up from the marble bed of
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 help “fund both infrastructure and parks projects .” Henley explained that REET 2 is available
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, 376-4985. Eastsound Sewer and Water District meeting at 4:45 p.m. at District Offices, off North
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. Activities and refreshments were provided. In January, the Children's Event will focus on the theme
San Juan Projects awarded $1,458,776 out of $42.8 Million in Grants for Salmon Recovery
The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board announced last week that San Juan County had been awarded $1.458,776 out of $42.8 million in grants to protect and restore salmon populations to communities across Washington. Steve Tharinger, chairman of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, said on Dec. 15, “Salmon are
Winter Ferry Schedule to Start Jan. 3
From the WSF News Release The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) will begin operating on a winter schedule starting Sunday, Jan. 3 through March 27. The winter schedule brings a number of notable service changes to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Seattle/Bremerton routes, as well as the
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 the forger “washing” a 5 dollar bill until it was a blank piece of paper
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 piano. Hagen's performance was warmly received and he was encouraged to continue his violin studies
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 available to the public at: https://www.sjcgis.org/ or by clicking on Polaris Mapping Application link on
"Hippie" Rowers To Take the Plunge New Year's Day
From the Orcas Island Rowing Association Newsletter The Orcas Island Rowing Association (OIRA) will once again host the New Years Day "Polar Bear Plunge" at Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. The theme for the upcoming Polar Bear Plunge is“Hippy Nippy Dippy." So it’s time to discover or rediscover your
Property Owners' Association to Hold Forum Today
Citizens Alliance for Property Rights Association (CAPRA) San Juan Chapter will hold a program on Saturday, Dec. 19th, at 3 p.m. in the Orcas School Cafeteria. The public is invited to join CAPRA for a presentation on the San Juan County Draft Critical Areas Ordinance. CAPRA President Frank Penwell of
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Swimming Sponsors Still Needed
Toby Brown from Smoke Stack Services read the Letter to the Editor [Dec.11] about Orcas Rec needing a Swimming Sponsor and he replied with a great proposal. He said he would like to offer a free chimney cleaning and Level 1 inspection to who ever donates $500 to the swimming
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 all levels are welcome. Warm-up will be followed by dancing and instruction by Maria Bullock
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 school rebuild bond and the maintenance and operations levy for February’s election This meeting follows
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 offerings to others that just simply makes everyone's life a bit brighter, more meaningful and
