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American Legion Hosts Public in Honoring Vets
by Margie Doyle "Let us will to live as well as die for our country." from the American Legion Observances Handbook At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, veterans and other members of the public gathered
Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on 2014 Budget
from Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin K. O'Brien Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 5:30 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Hall, the Commissioners of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will be holding their regular November
SBA Announces New Measure to Help Get Small Business Loans Into the Hands of Veterans
by Lorin Smith, Public Information Officer, Veteran Business Development Officer, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced new measures to help get small business loans into
OPALCO Carrying Phone and Data Traffic Over Co-op Fiber and Microwave Radios
from Suzanne Olson OPALCO redundant microwave radio link OPALCO crews have been working around the clock to provide a temporary solution for our co-op members impacted by the CenturyLink outage. OPALCO’s data communications
American Legion to Honor Veterans’ Day at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11
Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Legion Memorial from Judi Resch The American Legion will honor our veterans with a Veterans’ Day Service on Monday, November 11, at 11 a.m. (11/11 at 11)
Pacific Legal Foundation to Participate with CSA in CAO Appeal
from Jane Cable of the Common Sense Alliance updated Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Common Sense Alliance (CSA) received word last week that the Board of Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) has approved PLFs participation with
Capacity Limited in Phone Service Restoration
by Stan Matthews, County Information and Internet Services Manager All San Juan County residents should be able to call and receive calls from the mainland and other islands via landline phone today [Nov. 9], though
Free Technical Training on Low Impact Development for Professionals
November 14, 2013, 8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Roche Harbor, Pavilion Room on San Juan Island A free technical training on Low Impact Development (LID) will be held on November 14, 2013 at Roche Harbor’s
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Helping Get Care Packages to Active-Duty Military
I want to thank everyone who contributed to the bake sale fund raiser for the care packages for the military personnel in Afghanistan. You contributed $762.00 which is amazing and very much appreciated. Also thanks
Orcas School Board to Discuss Superintendent Retirement at Special Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. in the Orcas School Library The Board of Directors of the Orcas Island School District will hold a Special Meeting this Thursday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. in the
Common Sense Alliance Presents a Public Forum
Sat., Nov. 9, 2013, 2:30 pm, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Friday Harbor Middle School Commons Sun., Nov. 10, 1:00 pm, Eastsound, Orcas Island, Eastsound Fire Hall Meeting Room from Jane Cable, Common Sense Alliance
Licensing Services Disrupted by Outages
by Milene Henley, County Auditor Because of the disruption of phone and Internet services to the islands, the Auditor’s Office is unable to provide normal vehicle and vessel licensing and titling services. No titles can
State Affordable Care Market Enrolls 55,000 in October
Washington State Marketplace Starts Strong, Continues to Make Improvements to Site from Washington Helathplanfinder, wahealthplanfinder.org Washington Healthplanfinder announced on Nov. 4 that more than 55,000 residents have enrolled in health coverage since Oct. 1. Since
Vehicle Reservations Coming to Island Ferry Routes
Thursday, November 14 San Juan Islands Partnership Group meeting 11:30 a.m. at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front Street in Friday Harbor. from Joy Goldenberg of Washington State Ferries Washington State Ferries (WSF)
Guest Column: Chief O’Brien Details 2014 Budget
by Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue The cost of maintaining the effective emergency response system we have on Orcas Island is a significant challenge -- a challenge Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is
American Legion Parties with “Turkey Shoot” Bingo and Dinner — Also Honor Veterans
Annual Turkey Shoot Sunday, November 10 at 11 a.m. Veterans Day Services Monday, Nov. 11 both at the American Legion at 793 Crescent Beach Drive from Judi Resch Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93
