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Sheriff’s Report | October 31 – November 6, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, October 31, 2018 18-008354 Accident-NonInj 10:21:23 10/31/18 A Deputy responded to a collision. The damage was non reportable and the incident was documented. 18-008355 Accident-NonInj 11:53:20
Guest Opinion: Pat Tillman, Military and Football Icon
--by Marie Tillman in The Washington Post -- Marie Tillman is the founder and chief executive of Mac & Mia, and co-founder and board chair of the Pat Tillman Foundation. She is the author of
County Provides Veterans’ Services
-- from https://www.sanjuanco.com/575/Veterans-Advisory-Board The Veterans Advisory Fund, through the Veterans Advisory Board (VAB) provides timely services to eligible veterans and/or their immediate families who are in urgent financial need. Services to Veterans It is estimated
Guest Opinion: Patriot Games Come to Orcas; Buyer Beware!
-- by Joseph Murphy -- My first thought upon reading the Orcas Issues article detailing the lavish all-day celebration of veterans on November 13 [at the public school district] was: “Does this mean that on
Letter to the Editor: YES for Homes Success Means Stable Housing
-- from YES for Homes Coalition of San Juan County -- The YES for Homes Coalition of San Juan County extends its deep gratitude to all the voters who helped pass the historic Home Fund.
Health Care District Buys Medical Clinic Building
-- from Pegi A. Groundwater for Orcas Island Health Care District -- On November 1st Orcas Island Health Care District bought the Medical Clinic building from the Orcas Medical Foundation, an island non-profit. Richard Fralick,
Letter to Editor | Brandli Congratulates Jewett, Thanks Supporters
-- from Steve Brandli -- My congratulations go to Carolyn Jewett for her election as our next District Court judge. She worked hard and ran a tenacious campaign, and the results prove that it was
Islanders Join Nation to Protect Mueller Investigation
-- from Keara Axelrod -- On the evening of November 8, more than 40 people showed up in downtown Eastsound to demand that the US Justice Department and Trump Administration allow Special Counsel Robert Mueller's
Fire Commission Accepting Applications
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commission -- The Board of Fire Commissioners, Orcas Island is currently accepting applications for Fire Commissioner. Following the resignation of Commissioner Barbara Bedell, the Fire Commission must appoint
American Legion Honors Veterans
Sunday, November 11, 11 a.m. at the Legion Hall, 793 Crescent Beach Drive Veterans Day honors all who served in the U.S. Military The American Legion will honor our veterans with a Veteran's
Health District 2019 Budget and Levy: Done!
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The public hearings on the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) 2019 budget and levy concluded on Tuesday with hardly any comments, other than those from several
Islanders Will Gather in Protest Tonight
Thursday, November 8, 5 p.m., North Beach Road & Main Street -- from Cindy Wolf -- Indivisible's Pre-planned nationwide protests in support of the Special Investigation have been triggered. In concert with the Nationwide Indivisible
Hughes and Shook Give Progress Reports on County Government
-- by Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory board of citizen volunteers to the County Council The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) monthly meeting on Nov. 1 heard reports from
The Votes Are In…
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- With a local voter turnout rate of 70.54%, San Juan County voters registered their preferences in county government races, along with State measures. Results at 8:30 p.m., as
Ferries to Honor Veterans With Moment of Silence
-- from Washington State Ferries -- At 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, November 11, Washington State Ferries will observe two minutes of silence to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who
Out With the Old at Orcas Landing
-- from Stephanie Conner for Public Works -- This week we see a visible difference down at the Orcas Landing Marine Facility construction site. Contractor, Mike Carlson Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) and crew have hauled out
