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School Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 20, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School Board -- The Orcas Island School District Board will meet on Tuesday, November 20, at 5 p.m. in the Orcas School Library.
Sheriff’s Report | November 7 – 14, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, November 7, 2018 18-008510 Fraud 12:48:26 11/07/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a report fraudulent activity in Friday Harbor. A report was taken. 18-008513 Wanted Person
Health District Has a Contract with Orcas Family Health Center
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) reached another milestone on November 13, signing a contract with one of the island’s two major medical providers, the Orcas
Governor Issues Statement on Orca Task Force Recommendations
-- from the Office of the Governor -- "Today my office received the full list of recommendations made by the Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task Force. I thank all members of the Task Force
Ferry Alert: Chelan Cancels Shaw and Orcas Departures
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- UPDATE: The M/V Elwha has been cleared for service and will complete the Chelan's final 2 round trips of the day beginning with the 6:30pm westbound sailing from
Fire Commission Clarifies Term of Service for New Appointee
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire Commissioners -- The Board of Fire Commissioners, Orcas Island is currently accepting applications for Fire Commissioner. Following the resignation of Commissioner Bedell, the Fire Commission must appoint a
Your Dog Wants a License, Just Like Charley
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Auditor’s Office employees Jo George and Oren Combs issue 2019 Dog Tag #1 to local canine Charley Goddu. Charley Goddu, a 10-year old poodle
Guest Opinion: Blue Wave – A Team Effort on the Left
-- by Learner Limbach -- What seemed on election night to be sort of a blue ripple has actually shaped up to be an impressive blue wave, with many more races going the way of
When Veterans Fight City Hall
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- They came one by one and their common denominator was camouflage. They camouflaged themselves behind beards, long hair, sunglasses, and an attitude. They shoved their white-knuckled fists deep
Poetry: Honoring the Soldiers’ Sacrifice
Dreamers -- by Siegfried Sassoon Soldiers are citizens of death’s gray land, Drawing no dividend from time’s to-morrows. In the great hour of destiny they stand, Each with his feuds, and jealousies, and sorrows. Soldiers
Give Your Medicare Insurance a Check-Up
Friday, November 16, 1 - 4 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Friday, November 16, between 1 and 4 SHIBA volunteers will be at the library to help Orcas residents review their Medicare
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.
