Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Transportation Fund: 2.5% fare increase, Sidney run and improving Hiway 20 included
The Senate released a proposed 2009-11 transportation budget on March 25 that includes funding for local highways and continues service on the Anacortes-Sidney Ferry, according to Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, who serves on the Senate Transportation Committee. “Maintaining the Anacortes-Sidney Ferry and limiting increases in fares to no
Last hurrah for roller-skating on "Lights Out" weekend
Friday, March 27 Orcas Middle School Spaghetti Dinner at the Orcas School Cafeteria with two seatings, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The dinner, sponsored by Island Market, supports middle school activities throughout the year. Tickets are available from any middle school student or at
Elwha out of service – Evergreen and Hiyu sail the Anacortes and interisland routes
Yesterday, March 25, WSDOT Ferries Division (WSF) removed the 144-auto ferry Elwha from service to address an emerging drive motor repair. Customers should expect service disruptions on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route this morning, the ferries department reported. The regular schedule will resume this afternoon when a vessel that
Troubling Affordable Housing considerations emerge as Council evaluates Housing Element of County Comp Plan
Ron Henrickson, Director of the San Juan County Development and Planning Department, put the newly-drafted law amending the housing element of the County Comp Plan this way: “The numbers aren’t right; we’re talking about tend estimates and projections. “But the point is the population is aging and is likely
County Council endorses participation in "Lights Out" campaign March 28
The San Juan County Council has joined the Town of Friday Harbor in proclaiming Saturday, March 28, from 8:30pm until 9:30 pm as "Earth Hour." The "Earth Hour" movement started in Sydney Australia in 2007 when an estimated 2.2. million people and 2,100 businesses turned off their lights
Orcas School Board to meet this afternoon
The Orcas Island School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. Items for action on the budget include finalizing enrollment projections, an essential component of structuring the 09-10 school year, and reading a memo of understanding with the Orcas Education Association, the District's teachers' union.
What we talk about when we talk about Sustainable Orcas Island
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen Following are some of the notes that Phil Heikkinen circulated regarding the last meeting of Sustainable Orcas Island. The group will meet again this Wednesday , March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Library. All are welcome to particpate. Bill Griswold shared an article by Catherine
Orcas Center brings dance to students and adults with Taylor 2 on Thursday
Orcas Center will present the world-renowned Taylor 2 Dance Company in performance on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm. Special student prices will be offered for the performance, and middle and high school students will be able to see the group perform in rehearsal that afternoon. The Paul
Explore new interests with the Funhouse
Always wanted to blow glass but left it to Chihuly to have all the fun? Want to get your caveman ya-yas out by making stone-age tools? Know you want to grow your own, but haven't the dizziest notion how to get started? Let the Funhouse come to your rescue and
Water Quality Inspection at SJ Transfer Station has implications county-wide
Matter to be discussed at March 24 Council Meeting By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The solid waste division of the San Juan County Public Works Department is studying options for continuing operations at the San Juan Island Transfer Station after a state Ecology Department inspector warned that
"Voices of Darfur" viewing March 26
"Voices of Darfur" will be heard Thursday evening, March 26 at the Orcas Island Community Church at 6:30 p.m. The program is part of Orcas Island student Maddy Smith's senior project. The Thursday night event will inclue a presentation about the current state of Darfur using stories, music, and images,
Girls Basketball team celebrates tonight at annual banquet
The families and friends of the Orcas Island Girls Basketball team are invited to join them in their annual dinner celebration tonight at Camp Orkila. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Lodge at the Camp. Cost for the dinner is $10. The event is open
Editorial: Too many books, too little money
Is it the fear and shock caused by declining stock market figures and increasing unemployment numbers that makes me think of cancer and obesity when I hear the words growth and expansion? For after nearly a generation of unusual growth and expansion, we now witness so much debt and waste,
County and conservation groups going on a Turtle Hunt
The San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD), and local conservation groups, would like anyone who spots one of these turtles to contact Shireene Hale at CDPD email: shireeneh@sanjuanco.com . The County is required to protect habitat for endangered species that live here and the
March's exodus — out like a lamb? New updates Monday, March 23
Monday, March 23 Lions Club Health Screening Unit will be outside Island Market on Monday and Tuesday, sponsored by the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing. The unit screens for blood sugar levels (for potential Diabetes), blood pressure, visual acuity, eye pressure (for signs of Glaucoma) and hearing. The
Orcas Islanders urged to support ferry run to Sidney by walking on the ferrry March 29
Contributed by Lance Evans,Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is urging Islanders to show their support of the International ferry run (Anacortes – San Juan Islands – Sidney, BC) on the first day of service for the new schedule, March 29. With
