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A First for the Salish Seed Project
-- from the County Land Bank -- Land Bank Seed Saving project helps Garry Oak Restoration on Turtleback Mountain Our first seed crop from the Red Mill Farm nursery traveled to its new
School Board Retreats to Set Priorities
-- by Ed Sutton -- The Orcas Island School District Board and administration met on Saturday, Oct. 10 in the afternoon to discuss District priorities for the immediate future. The retreat is a yearly opportunity
Council May Attend Special Ferry Reservation Meetings
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- The SJC Council may be attending two ferry reservation meetings: on Oct 21, 2015, Wednesday from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at the San Juan Yacht Club
Letter to the Editor: Remington Well-Qualified for Fire Commissioner
-- by Tom Averna -- I am endorsing Julie Remington for the Fire Commissioner's position in the upcoming election. Julie is the ONLY candidate with real world fire department experience. She knows how the fire
2016 County Draft Budget Released
-- Employee costs are greatest county expense, Master Plan to be developed -- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- On Monday, October 19, County Auditor Milene Henley and County Manager Mike Thomas will present the
Rep. Morris to hold “Community Coffee” meetings
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Bellingham -- from the office of Washington House Democrats-- Representative Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) will be hosting an open meeting for constituents to ask questions and
Sports Bring Us Together
-- by Justin Paulsen for the Boosters Club--- Cheerleaders at the Saturday game on Lopez Something very unique is happening in our little sports world today. This morning, the Lady Vikings Volleyball team
Sheriff’s Report: October 7 – 13, 2015
October 7, 2015 15-006020 Suspicious Person/Circumstance 09:16:54 10/07/15 On October 07, 2015, I was dispatched to an Olga address on found property resulting from a probable trespasser. Evidence was recovered.No suspect (s) known. A report
Letter to the Editor: Petitions to Get Big Money Out of Politics
-- by David Turnoy -- Thanks to the community for your interest in the campaign to get big money out of politics. A number of people contacted me for petitions, and they are now
Letter to the Editor: Heinmiller Has Great Background for OIFR Commission
-- from Coleen O’Brien -- I’m voting for Wes Heinmiller for the position of Orcas Island Fire Commissioner because he is a terrific fit for the position. He has knowledge of the fire department’s strengths
Peace Island to Present Advance Directives for End-of-Life Care
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. t Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor -- from Lori Polevoi, for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- Ross Fewing, director of the Center for Mission
From Our Gov’t Reps: Morris Lauds Improvements to State Route 20
New lighting and signal timing will reduce congestion, pollution -- from the Office of Rep. Jeff Morris -- WSDOT recently completed a series of improvements to State Route 20 between Anacortes and Burlington. Representative Jeff
Guest Opinion: Understanding OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative
-- by Joe Cohen -- I would like to comment regarding the ongoing ‘debate’ concerning OPALCO and the Rock Island acquisition and broadband initiative. The question(s) I seek to ask are the following: 1. What
Fire and Rescue District Meeting: Expect Budget Work, Organizational Contracts
Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall --by Margie Doyle -- Contract for permanent Fire Chief and and OIFR organizational structure may be the highlights of the regular Fire Commissioners' meeting
SJ County Council to Hold Executive Session re: Litigation Potential
-- from Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk -- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second
Orcas Landing Adds a New Toll Booth, Changing Traffic Flow
-- from Laurel Rust, Orcas Landing -- The new toll booth, at the left in this picture, will soon be functional, and require traffic form one line immediately after making the turn from Orcas
