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GIORGOS SEFERIS
2010 County Budget Review at Council Work Session Sept. 21
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will review preliminary 2010 budget recommendations for General Government departments and restricted funds at its Monday Council-Staff Work Session on September 21. Support
Apply for Basic Food Assistance at Library Sept. 23
Tessa Downey, Lopez Family Resource Center staff, will be coming to Orcas to meet with individuals needing assistance filling out the Washington Basic Food Program application, processing them into DSHS. Downey will be at the
Letter to the Editor: School Directory a Valuable Business Resource
One of the most highly used information directories on Orcas is the Public School Directory. Space is now being filled for the advertising spots in the new 2009-2010 Directory and you should be in it!
Orcas Relay for Life Seeks Leaders and Planners
Looking ahead to its third year, The Orcas Island Relay For Life is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to help plan the 2010 Relay For Life on July 16-17. Many leadership opportunities are open. Contact Dyan
Three Classes in Spanish-English Language Learning
Skagit Valley College on Orcas Island, the Public Library, and Orcas Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services (DV/SAS) all plan classes this fall to assist islanders in learning to speak each others' languages -- specifically, Spanish and
Morning bus rides will set year's funding next week
Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) President Barb Skotte sent out a reminder last week that Washington State bases its transportation reimbursement rate for school districts entirely on the number of students who ride the bus
Tea with "Colored" Writer: Opening Events of Festival and "Big Read" Today
Orcas Island Writers Festival begins. Registration at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound, to run through Sunday, Sept. 20. www.orcasislandwritersfestival.com The second Orcas Island Writers Festival begins today with several community events -- an all-day picture
Peter Fisher to Speak at Library Friends Annual Meeting Tonight
The Friends of the Orcas Island Library will be holding their annual meeting on Thursday, September 17 at the public library. The meeting will be preceded by a Library Open House beginning at
Orcas Island Community Foundation Report: "Now More Than Ever"
The Discovery Room at Rosario Resort was packed on Sept. 15 with community philanthropists who give of their time, talent and treasure to the Orcas community. They were in attendance at the Orcas Island
Bob and Marsha Waunch are Honored as Community Foundation's "Leaders in Philanthropy"
The partnership of Bob Waunch, one of the founders of the Orcas Island Community Foundation, and his wife Marsha, was honored yesterday at the Community Foundation's annual Report to the Community Luncheon. In
Deer Harbor Businesses also Targets of Recent Island Crime Wave
The recent spate of break-ins and robberies is not confined to Eastsound. The Inn on Orcas Island, located just off Channel Road in Deer Harbor, and the Deer Harbor Marina have joined the unfortunate club
Moran Outdoor School Bids Farewell in Celebration Saturday, Sept. 26
Contributed by Michel Vekved Despite the best attempts of many involved in keeping Moran Outdoor School (MOS) open, the program has been cut from the WA State Park’s budget, and will no longer offer environmental
Port Commissioners Draft Through-the-Fence Resolution
Garth Eimers, Chair of the Port of Orcas Commissioners, presented a draft resolution regarding Access to the Public-Use Orcas Airport at the Port's regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 10. The resolution is an initial attempt to
Letter to the Editor: Learn More about Puget Sound's "Poisoned Waters"
Last night Hedrick Smith’s documentary entitled “Poisoned Waters” played to a sold out crowd at the Orcas Center. After the showing, there was an animated question and answer session. People were energized and excited to
Artsmith Partners with Doe Bay for Weekly Salons
Contributed by Jennifer Brennock Doe Bay Resort and the nonprofit Artsmith have collaborated to bring a weekly salon for writers and thinkers to meet and read each other their work. The Artsmith Salon Series begins
OPAL's Soirée by the Sea a Smashing Success
Delicious dinners, incredible auction items, desserts to die for, a magical décor, and the very popular Golden Raffle were key elements of OPAL Community Land Trust’s Soiree by the Sea held Saturday evening,
