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Sheriff’s Report | September 14 – 20, 2016
September 14, 2016 16-007008 Communications Problem 11:11:59 09/14/16 A Lopez Island man reported that his computer was attacked by a virus that was attached to an e-mail. A report was taken. 16-007016 Impounded Vehicle 14:52:57
New Onboard Food Service Coming in October
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF is transitioning to a new food service provider that will bring new food choices and high quality service to our fleet starting this October. During this transition, some
Letter to the Editor: Lessons Learned from School’s Community Forum
-- by Maggie Schuler -- Thanks to all who came [to the school-sponsored Community Forum on Sept. 21], shared their beliefs and therefore furthered MY education. I came thinking I was adamantly opposed to building
WSF Reports Police Activity in Burlington
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Due to police activity, passengers travelling to and from Anacortes are advised to stay away from the Cascade Mall area in Burlington. Updates will occur as more information becomes
Calling All Gardeners to Annual Gardening Workshop
Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School, advance registration required -- by the San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Come join other garden enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual Gardening Workshop, Secrets
Ferry Alert: Extra Anacortes-Orcas Sailing on Saturday
-- from Washington State Ferries -- On Saturday, September 24, in an effort to accommodate extra travelers, the #2 vessel (M/V YAKIMA) will make an extra service trip at 1:55 p.m. from Anacortes to Orcas
Thor Hanson Keynote Speaker at Annual Gardening Workshop
-- from the WSU/San Juan County Master Gardeners -- Calling All Gardeners to Our 2016 Gardening Workshop Thor Hanson, scientist and author Author and biologist Thor Hanson will be the keynote speaker at
Commmunity Discusses School Bond Priorities
-- by Margie Doyle -- School District Superintendent Eric Webb explains the discussion process to participants at the Phase III school bond meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 The school cafeteria buzzed with hive-like
Public Invited to Observe Ballot Tabulating Test
Thursday, October 6, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the November 8, 2016 General Election is
EPRC Consideration of Street Standards “Throws a Curveball” to OPAL
-- by Emma Heikkinen and Margie Doyle -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee members, Eastsound residents, County Planning Commission members, Eastsound Design Review Committee members, Chamber of Commerce staff and County Development staff confer at
Letter to the Editor: Track Donation Brings Problems
-- by Bea vonTobel -- Updated Sept. 20: I would like to offer a couple revisions to my original letter. (Editor's note: revisions are in italics) Sometime when you look a gift horse in the
Motorcycles and Ferries: Anacortes Oyster Run This Weekend
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs this Sunday, September 25 in Anacortes. Motorists can expect large volumes of motorcycles and loading delays throughout the weekend. In Anacortes, Friday
Fire Commissioners Deliberate Appointee and Increased Number of Commissioners
-- by Margie Doyle -- Members of the public clearly expressed their support for additional Fire Commissioners at the regular meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District commissioners on Monday, Sept. 19. They also
Ferry Alert: Two Sailings Tonight to be Delayed
-- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Please be advised that tonight, September 20, the M/V Yakima will tie up early for a repair to the coolant system in the ship’s service generator. While no
New Trial Ordered for Convicted OHS Teacher
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas High School teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner, convicted in June of Sexual Misconduct following a report of sexual relations with a student, has been released from jail pending a new trial
Letter to Editor | Evaluate Elements of Proposed Bond on their Separate Merits
--from Miriam Ziegler-- This letter is in response to Peg Manning’s comment following Martha Farish’s excellent “Guest Opinion: Broad Public Input Needed in School’s Bond Discussion,” published 9/19/16. I cannot address Peg’s question about construction
