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County Employees Take Voluntary Furloughs
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As more budget cuts loom for San Juan County, nearly 20% of the County’s eligible full time employees and 10% of its part-time workers have voluntarily agreed to
Orcas School To Hold Parent Class Meetings Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13
Parent Meetings for Orcas Island School students in the 2nd and 3rd grades, and in the 6th grade, will be held at the school library this Monday, Oct. 12. Both meetings begin at 5:30. Snacks
Submissions Sought for "Honoring Our Ancestors" Exhibit at Senior Center
The November show in the Lundeen Room at Orcas Senior Center, seeking to explore the many people from whom present-day Orcas residents are descended, will be "Honoring Our Ancestors." The center's Visual Arts Committee is
Orcas School to provide Swine Flu Vaccinations
Contributed by Barb Skotte, PTSA President Swine Flu vaccination clinics will be coming to the school within the next month. The following is a message from School Superintendent/Principal Barbara Kline: Vaccine to protect your student
Letter to the Editor: Enticing Possibilities with New Parks/Rec District
In these trying times the proposed Orcas Parks and Recreation District is truly a positive possibility. The ability to define and control our own programs like San Juan Island Park and Rec has done over
Weekend events — Art, fun and entertainment Orcas-style
Friday, Oct. 9 Land Bank Commission’s regular meeting, at 10:30 am at the Orcas Island Fire Hall in Eastsound. Judd Cove Preserve Revised Stewardship Plan public hearing. Call 378-4402 or email: sjclandbank@rockisland.com Rollerskating begins at
McCune to Lead Children's Chorus and Rock Choir
Grace McCune will again be offering a children's chorus class at Orcas Center, beginning later this month. The classes will be taught by McCune, an experienced children's instructor as well as actress and singer. The
Land Bank Accepts First Two Trail Easements on San Juan Island
The San Juan County Land Bank has received two trail easement donations along Cattle Point Road. Louisa Nishitani and Alice Hurd donated the easements in the hope that they will eventually be part of a
Fertilizers, cleaning products and dog-doo pollute our Puget Sound, SeaDoc finds
From the SeaDoc Society Newsletter Puget Sound Partnership just released their new public education effort. Here are four easy things we can all do: Use fertilizers and pesticides sparingly, or just use compost.
First Shipment of H1N1 Vaccine to be Distributed Oct. 8
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Health Department reports that it will receive its first shipment of vaccine against the H1N1 virus this week and distribution may begin as early
Orcas Dance Club to Rock the Center at "Hard Times Hop"
The Orcas Dance Club plans a "Spin the Platter" dance this Friday at their Fall Dance, "Hard Times Hop." Event organizer Steve Emmes says, "Given the $1,500-2,000 cost of a band and our
Letter to the Editor: Leadership San Juan Islands Provides Unique Perspective
To the editor: In 2004/05 I had the opportunity to join the inaugural class of Leadership San Juan Islands. Leadership classes like this are offered in many other areas of the United States and I
Letter to the Editor: Immunizations are Important!
I have been a Pediatric RN for over 40 years. I teach nurses 12 days a year for Group Health Nursing Operations. It is important to realize that everyone under the age of 50 has
Little League in the Planning Stages Now
Contributed by Ian Lister Baseball already? The Islands Little League Board will conduct a public meeting on Friday, October 16th at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. We need to hear everyone’s ideas and enlist
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Needs Immediate Financial Support
Orcas Recreation was created over a decade ago to provide structured sports, art, music, educational and outdoor recreational opportunities for our children. These are opportunities children living on a small island otherwise wouldn’t have. Programs
PTSA Sponsors School Board Candidates Forum this Wednesday
This month's Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) meeting will feature a forum for the Orcas Island School District Board Candidates in this November's election. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the school library on Wednesday,
