Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
Letter to the Editor: Silent Night in Victorian Valley
For the twelve years that we have owned Victorian Valley Chapel we have listened to cars arrive for three nights at this time of year, their headlights giving guidance to those walking down for Susan Osborn's Christmas concerts. This year, a busy schedule has kept Susan from coming to the
The Practice of Poetry: Reading, Conversation, Writing
For the first three Tuesdays in January and February, JoEllen Moldoff will coordinate a class for poets, from beginners to experienced, who want to learn more about the craft of poetry and to write new poems. "The Practice of Poetry: Reading, Conversation, Writing," will take place from 1 to 3
"A Christmas Carol" for the FunHouse Plays at Orcas Center
Updated Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. The cast and crew for the farewell performances of A Christmas Carol opened this years' run of the play on Wednesday, Dec. 16. As promised, Jim Bredouw, who, with Deborah Sparks adapted Dickens' tale for an Orcas Island production benefiting the FunHouse,
San Juan County Changes Health Insurance Carriers
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County is notifying health care providers that as of January 1, 2010, the County is changing insurance carriers for the health insurance provided by the County to its employees and their dependents. The health insurance plan currently covers 541 people, so
County's Response to Affordable Housing Petition: All Requirements Met
In a pre-hearing brief prepared by San Juan County responding to [intlink id=”hearings-board-to-review-campbells-housing-element-petition-today-in-eastsound” type=”post”]John Campbell’s petition[/intlink], (see previous story), County attorneys cite instances of case law setting precedents for their arguments, state statutes and administrative law. The County notes that “Fred Klein was granted intervenor status which limits his
