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Watch for New Look in Your Ballot Packet
from Stan Matthews Watch for this new ballot packet in your mailbox. San Juan County Elections has updated the look of your ballot packet materials. The packets for the November election will arrive
County Flea Market & Crafts Fairs Scheduled
from Maddie Ovenell, County Fairgrounds & Events Manager The Annual Flea Market and Crafts Fairs are back! One will be held on November 9th and another on December 7. We are looking for vendors of
Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session October 10
From Pegi Groundwater The public is invited to a free presentation on the 2013 Medicare Open Enrollment Period. The SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program volunteers will make the presentation on Thursday, October 10th,
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee to Meet Wednesday
Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee will hold its monthly public meeting on Wednesday Oct. 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center at 4319 Deer Harbor Road. The Chair will recognize
Elizabeth Nickson, Author, Canadian Columnist, Life European Chief, to Speak on Orcas
Elizabeth Nickson to speak at Eagle Forum on Friday, Oct. 11 from the Eagle Forum UPDATE: October 11. Eagle Forum Event Cancelled Due to Illness Elizabeth Nickson, former Life magazine European Bureau
County Fair to Host Community Meeting on Drive-In Movie Plans
from Maddie Ovenell, County Fairgrounds and Events Manager Tuesday, October 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Marie Boe building at the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department will host
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Has Demonstrated Ability
Dear Editor, I write to offer strong support for Tony Ghazel in his bid for re-election to the school board. Tony has demonstrated financial acumen, excellent understanding of complex business and social issues, and an
Planning Dept. Makes Personnel Changes, Increases Service Hours
from Stan Matthews San Juan County Manager Mike Thomas has announced a number of changes in the County’s Community Development and Planning Department, including new leadership, and longer operating hours. “For the past few
Port to Consider New Manager
Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at Port Offices from Bea vonTobel, Airport Manager The Port of Orcas commissioners, in open public session next Thursday, will take under consideration the hiring of an airport manager.
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Best Qualified for School Board
Tony Ghazel should be re-elected to the Orcas Island School Board. Mr. Ghazel has served the children and taxpayers of our island with distinction and integrity during the past nine years. Considerable work remains to
Resolution of 2012 Orcas School District Audit
from Barbara Kline, Superintendent, Orcas Island School District Recently, there have been some questions about audit results of our 2010-2011 OASIS program. In the hopes of bringing clarity to the issue, I offer this timeline
EPRC Emphasizes Need for Public Input as It Plans Open House
by Lin McNulty Lots of Road Projects Ahead There are always lots of bits on the plate of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) as they continually work to provide thoughtful input to the County
Guest Column: Neighbors Serving Neighbors Shows Orcas Cares
by Kevin K. O'Brien “Neighbors Serving Neighbors Since 1948” has been the motto for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue for many years. When OIFR was established, its original purpose was to fight fires. Today, we
Gov’t Shutdown Cancels Weather Spotter Classes
from Dave Halloran San Juan Dept. of Emergency Management Due the the ongoing Federal government shut down the The National Weather Service has canceled the Weather Spotter classes scheduled for this Saturday on Lopez and
WA WIC Services Given 30-day Reprieve
from Tim Church, WA Department of Health Despite the federal government shutdown, Washington’s Women, Infants, and Children food and nutrition program has funding to continue service through October. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Orcas Schools and Parks Differ on Buck Park Contract
School holds out for priority scheduling; Park and Rec maintains “public” claim by Margie Doyle On Thursday, Sept. 26 the Orcas Island School District (“School”) Board adjourned its regular meeting for a public hearing on
