Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Town Hall Reviews Late-Breaking County News and Election Proposals
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Orcas County Council members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp were joined by County Administrator Pete Rose and County Auditor Milene Henley at the Eastsound Fire Station to present “late-breaking news” and explanations of county actions regarding the budget, proposition #1 to increase property income tax,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Library and the Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act was signed into law in October, 2001, and reauthorized in March of 2006. The intent of the legislation was to update wiretap and surveillance laws for the internet age, to address realtime communication and stored communication (email, voicemail, etc.), and to give law enforcement wider powers
Lady Vikings Soccer Team Ends Season with Sudden Death Win and Homing Pigeon Ceremony
10/22/09 Corrections: Please see comments below post By s. jaen black The Lady Viking Soccer Team took it to sudden death before scoring the winning goal in the low scoring 2-1 game; thus ending their 2009 home season to the roar of the thrilled crowd gathered Tuesday, Oct.
County Agricultural Resources Coordinator Sought
The Agricultural Resources Committee and the San Juan County Economic Development Council are recruiting for an ARC Coordinator to be responsible for assisting the ARC in achieving the committee’s goals and objectives. The ARC Coordinator reports to the ARC and to EDC Board of Directors, and has the following major
5K run with DV/SAS this Sunday
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) will hold a 5K run “to challenge abuse and change lives” on Sunday, Oct. 25. Race participants are encouraged to set up teams and obtain pledges to support DVSAS in the effort to end violence in the Orcas community. Awards will be given
H1N1 Vaccine Slow to Arrive, No Confirmed Cases in County
Health & Community Services (HCS) Director John Manning told the San Juan County Council on Oct. 20 that, to date, there have been no known hospitalizations of County residents related to the H1N1 flu virus. Manning said that physicians and schools have reported what he termed “sporadic cases” of
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Elementary Teachers Support Sutton for School Board
Dear Editor, We are writing to tell you that TEACHERS SUPPORT CHRIS SUTTON for school board. We are excited about this candidacy for the following reasons: (1) Chris attended and graduated from the Orcas School system. (2) Chris is self-employed in the field of business systems development. He has worked
Match Madison's Gift and Help Orcas Rec
By Linda Sheridan, Orcas Rec Coordinator Madison Pollock, age 8, donated $61 in cash last week to the Orcas Island Rec Program. Madison raised the money from her time in front of the Farmers Market selling pencil drawings she made herself (see [intlink id="letter-to-the-editor-support-formation-of-orcas-parks-and-recreation-district" type="post"]letter to the editor[/intlink] by Janet
Workshops and Field Trips to Show Updates to CAO and Shoreline Regulations
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager After years of research and public discussion the, San Juan County Council is preparing to update the County’s environmental regulations, beginning with codes covering the upland wetlands and fish and wildlife habitat areas, followed by marine shoreline regulations. The issues are important to
Guest Column: Preparations for Literacy Month Bring Book Burning Memory
While talking about the Family Literacy Month's Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1, in which Orcas Islanders can exchange favorite books for free, Steve Henigson recalled a famous Orcas Island book-burning incident. Book Burning Memory By Steve Henigson Back a while ago—maybe it was 2001—Frank Michels directed a readers’ theater
Asotin County Ballot Return Envelopes Sent to San Juan Islands Voters in Error
From the County Auditor' Elections office The Elections office has learned that some return ballot envelopes addressed to Asotin County may have been mixed in with San Juan County return envelopes in a shipment received from the printer. A voter on Orcas alerted us that he had received an Asotin
Port Calls Special Meeting this Thursday to Discuss Thru-the-Fence
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.080, Chair Garth Eimers has called for a special meeting of the Port of Orcas commissioners, to be held at the port conference room on Thursday, October 22, 2009 starting at 7 p.m. The single-item agenda is a continuing discussion of the through-the-fence matter.
Lulu's Dinner to Raise Funds for Orcas Rec
The Orcas Island Recreation Program is having a fundraising dinner on Thursday, November 5th to go towards year-round programs for kids. Orcas Rec Coordinator Linda Sheridan says, "Bring the whole family out for a delicious dinner at Lulu's! "Just by purchasing tickets you will help support meaningful recreational opportunities for
Letter to the Editor: Guimond Would Be Effective
Pierrette Guimond will bring a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the position of Fire Commissioner, if elected. She would also bring a thorough understanding of how junior taxing districts are managed. She has served two such districts, the Orcas Island Library and the Orcas Cemetery District #2. Through her
Choral Society Begins Search for New Director
By Kathi Ciskowski The Orcas Choral Society Board of Directors has announced that it is beginning the search process for a new director. Catherine Pederson, together with Louellen McCoy, founded the Orcas Choral Society in 1976. Catherine has served as the Artistic/Musical Director of the group since that time and will retire
Library Hosts Trick-or-Treat for Books on Halloween
Kids and parents are invited to stop at the Orcas Island Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Saturday, October 31st between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Come in and pick out a book and have your picture taken. The Orcas
