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Letter to the Editor: Mt. Baker Road Project Not Complete
How surprised I was to see a touchy feel-good picture in the local media with a lot of people smiling over the completion of The Mount Baker Road project. The problem is that the project
“Books and Beyond” Vision Drives Library Expansion Plans
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Public Library We love to get together and read! Kids at the 2013 Library Tea by Margie Doyle To many of us, public libraries are as
Orcas Election Forum Sponsored by LWV & PTSA
from Diane Martindale of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) and the Orcas Island Parent-Student-Teacher Association (PTSA) In preparation for the upcomingNovember election (Ballots will be mailed to County residents by
Tax Break Removal Notices to Go Out This Week
from Stan Matthews County Information and Internet Manager This week, in the wake of an Attorney General’s opinion, the first of dozens of notices will go out to owners of properties in San Juan
Letter to the Editor: Paulsen Provides Needed Change for School Board
An effective school board plays the important role of keeping the Orcas Island School District on track. The school board sets policies; establishes the vision and goals for the district; and holds the district administration
Reimagining Orcas Island: Building Resilience Amid Turbulence
Monday, October 14, from 6 to 9 pm at Odd Fellows Hall from the Orcas Island Library The Orcas Island Library presents “Reimagining Orcas Island: Building Resilience Amid Turbulence” We face an array of
Port of Orcas Hires Tony Simpson as Manager
At their regular October 10, 2013 meeting, the Port of Orcas Commissioners completed their three-month process in hiring an airport manager to succeed Bea vonTobel, who will retire at the end of this year. Chair
Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief and Commission Chair Quash Rumors
Editor's note: Since posting this article on Wednesday, Oct. 9, we have received several comments with questionable or unverified email addresses. Until we can verify that the senders used their real names (which they can
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel Dedicated to School Success
Tony is the longest continuously serving current school board member with close to 9 years tenure. He will continue to help create conditions in which children and the school’s staff are able to succeed, that
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
