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Council Agenda
from Ingrid R. Gabriel, Clerk of the Council County Council Agenda for Monday, September 30, 2012 09:00 AM CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH COUNCIL DISCUSSION & UPDATES WITH COUNTY MANAGER
Orcas Fire & Rescue Faces Decision on New Financial Officer
by Cara Russell On Wednesday September 18, the Board of Fire Commissioners held a special meeting at Station 21 in Eastsound, mainly to discuss financial matters. Two personnel changes were announced: that Paul Turner, County
In The Event Of The Unthinkable: An Oil Spill in our Waters
From Marta Branch, San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) Coordinator The communities of the Northwest Straits region are keenly interested in planning for the potential of an oil spill in our marine waters. Industry groups,
Two Events Tomorrow in Lummi Totem Observance
This Lummi totem pole will arrive in Cherry Point after traveling along the rail line from the Powder River Basin, source of coal to Cherry Point, where an expansion of the export terminal is
County Emergency Management Advises on Storm Season
From Dave Halloran, County Dept. of Emergency Management Prepare Now For Wild Winds of October O hushed October morning mild, /Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; /Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, /Should waste
Orcas Chamber Provides Obamacare Info for Businesses
From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce If you've been following the news of late, you've undoubtedly heard more and more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare. The Chamber wants
Are Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep?
Are your kids getting enough sleep? Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Public Library Now that the school year has started, parents and teachers are
OPALCO to Expand Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Local Renewable Energy Production
from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO A new policy approved at the OPALCO Board’s July 18th meeting opens the door for non-profit organizations to collaborate with the Co-op to create new opportunities for energy efficiency, conservation and
Public Health News: Raising Rabies Awareness
From the San Juan County Health and Community Services September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance that seeks to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts. What is
Burn Permits Available Beginning Oct. 1
Burn permits will be issued beginning Oct. 1 From San Juan County Fire Marshal Steve Marler The fire danger in San Juan County is about to move to “LOW”. With the fire danger
Citizen Scientists Study Oil Spill Response
Citizen scientists gather on Sept. 20-21 From Marta Branch, MRC Coordinator How do we respond to the threat of an Oil Spill? A group of concerned local San Juan Islanders gathered with the
Land Bank to Meet on Orcas Island
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall on Sept. 27. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The
FREE Business Planning Workshop from the EDC
Wednesday, September 25, from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Friday Harbor From the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop
New Fall Ferry Schedule, Fares & Traffic Advisory
by Lin McNulty This is the weekend the Washington State Ferry system begins the new Fall Sailing Schedule on Sunday, September 22, accompanied by new fares. The latest Sailing Schedule is also always available by
Special Meeting for Library Expansion Project
There will be a Special Work Session to discuss the public library expansion project in the Library Meeting Room at 500 Rose Street in Eastsound. The meeting will take place Monday, September 23, 2013 from
Letter to the Editor: Whatcom County Election Impacts “No Coal” Campaign
As most of you know there are three agencies that will decide the fate of the Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal at Cherry Point: the Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Washington and the Whatcom
