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Letter to Editor | Bill Watson Relates Healthy Environment to Strong Economy
-- from Val and Leslie Veirs -- We are going to vote for Bill Watson for the San Juan County Council in the upcoming election. We have known Bill for the past 5 years and have
Gather Up Your Garbage for First Halloween Clean-Up
-- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) -- Have you noticed? There's quite a bit of trash out there folks... ORS has decided to put on the first ever post-summer "Halloween Clean-Up" on
Changes to OPALCO Election Process Approved
-- from Suzanne Olson -- After hearing from the membership at OPALCO open house events, the Board approved a number of the changes to the election process that were proposed by a volunteer Member Review
No Eastbound Reservations Available Until 7:50, 10:05
-- from Washington State Ferries -- For Sunday, October 23, vehicle reservations are only available for the 7:50 p.m. and 10:05 p.m. departures from Orcas to Anacortes. Reservation status is subject to change because of
Deer Harbor Bridge Weekly Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The bridge replacement project experienced minimal impact from last weekend’s wind and rain storms. West abutment activities will include installing rebar, forming the abutment wall, and placing concrete
Letter to Editor | Jarman is Diligent, Willing, Responsive
-- from Dale Heisinger -- Others have written letters of support for Bob Jarman, and I feel compelled to join that list. I have been on a board with Bob and have worked with him
School Board Agenda for Thursday
Thursday, October 27, 5 p.m., School Library -- from Cathy Ferran -- Notice of a REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 2016 AGENDA 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING - School Library.
Letter to Editor | Keep Bob on the Job
-- from Becky Sundstrom Shanks -- As a long time islander, teacher, farmer, wife and mother, I am very grateful to Bob Jarman for all he has done and continues to do for our county. I,
Letter to Editor | Caring, Open, Honest Describes Durland
-- from Dick Carleton -- Michael Durland has amazing analytical skills that are applied to getting work done just right. The job always turns out better. His long tenure on Orcas Island breeds understanding. He
Sheriff’s Report | October 12 – 18, 2016
October 12, 2016 16-007777 Accident-NonInj 11:50:53 10/12/16 A Lopez deputy was dispatched for minor damage to a vehicle after a helicopter landing at the medical clinic. A report was taken. 16-007778 Welfare Check 13:15:44 10/12/16
Letter to Editor | Watson is Sharp, a Quick Study
-- from David Dehlendorf -- There are several good reasons to vote for Bill Watson for San Juan County Council. Bill is a software engineer with 36 years experience with a variety of tech companies, including
Orcas Chamber of Commerce Presents Annual Awards
-- by Margie Doyle, corrected Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. -- Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, greeted another standing-room-only audience of Chamber members and guests at the Chamber's annual
$2.7 Million Apprenticeship Grant Awarded State from Federal Dept. of Labor
-- from the office of U.S. Representatvie Rick Larsen -- Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Dave Reichert (WA-08), Adam Smith
Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Deer Harbor Plan Updates
-- from Colin Maycock -- The Planning Commission held a public hearing this morning on the proposed updates to the Deer Harbor Plan and unanimously voted to recommend approval, as written, to the County Council.
Letter to Editor: Please Vote Yes on I-732 to Address Climate Change
-- from Chris and Chom Graecen -- Firstly we would like to thank fellow islanders for gathering signatures and signing in support of the grassroots climate change initiative that is now successfully on the ballot
Letter to Editor | Hughes is a Problem-solver
-- from Gordon Jonasson -- I am writing to encourage you to vote for re-electing Rick Hughes to Position No.2 on November 8. My wife and I first met Rick at Ye Scurvy Dogs on Lopez
