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San Juan County Council Special Meeting – Community Conversation #2
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The second of four Community Conversations will focus on the issue of “Public Services.” Building on the
School-Public Library Services: the Discussion Continues
From Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Island Public Library Director On Tuesday, March 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. there will be Supplemental Meeting in the ongoing discussion about providing the best possible library services for students
Letter to the Editor: Sharing Libraries
Years ago, I taught in Manlius NY, where the local public library was within the middle school building. It was open during school to students and the community, and accessible after school hours via an
LWV Day in Olympia Canceled
From the League of Women Voters of Washington State The League of Women Voters Action Day, originally scheduled for next Monday, March 4th in Olympia has been canceled due to unforeseen events. The League advocates
Bingo! Play Again at the American Legion
BINGO! benefits Kaleidoscope All are welcome -- kids and adults -- to play Bingo! this Thursday eveing again, March 7 at the American Legion. The Sons of The American Legion sponsor these BINGO games to
Undersheriff Distler and Deputies Meet with the People
Far left, Undersheriff Bruce Distler discusses a wide range of topics under the heading of “safety” at the first of a planned series of “Meet Your Deputies” gatherings of Sheriff’s officers and the
Child Care to be Available for Next SJC3
from Brenton Clark, Management Intern, County Manager's Office We are doing our best to make our Community Conversations as comfortable and accessible as possible. For our March 5, 6-9 PM session on Orcas Island, Council
Judge Meyer Issues Ruling on Charter Case
Charter Propositions Upheld; Citizenship Praised Visiting Judge John Meyer issued a four-page ruling on Michael Carlson et al. v San Juan County et al., to attorneys in the case representing the plaintiffs (Stephanie O’Day)
Annual Native Plant Sale – Still Time to Order
From the Washington State University Extension Service You can still put your order in for the Master Gardener annual Native Plant Sale! But, you might want to hurry up. Some plants are selling out quickly.
Meet Your Orcas Deputies!
From Undersheriff Bruce Distler The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and Undersheriff Bruce Distler invite the public to an open meeting at the Orcas Senior Center between 4PM and 6PM on Tuesday February 26, 2013.
Orcas Fire Dept. Holds Second Town Hall Regarding Services
Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Eastound Fire Hall From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) One of the most critical issues that Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently evaluating is how to
Co-op Members Can Sign Up for OPALCO Broadband: Internet and Phone Service
OPALCO’s member engagement effort is just starting and there is plenty of time to ask questions and give feedback on the plan to bring much better Internet plus phone service to 90% of San Juan
Park and Rec Update on Fields and Programs
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) is looking ahead to spring sports, and concerned about weather-related overbooked fields. Chaired by Bob Eagan, on Feb. 14 the OIPRD Board discussed the maintenance of
County Workshop with Advisory Committees
Monday, Feb. 25 - Videoconferencing available at 8:30 a.m. at Orcas and Lopez Libraries The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, February 25, 2013 in the Legislative Hearing
Letter to the Editor: E-mails Reflect On Our Culture
It has come to my attention that e-mails containing a video of me are circulating. The video was first posted on a blog, then e-mailed from one real estate agent to another on San Juan Island.
Letter to the Editor: Hughes Speaks of Congratulations and Concerns
Congratulations to Lisa Byers, Lovel Pratt and Bob Jarmen for their recent primary victories. I look forward to seeing each of you over the next few months on the campaign trail. I would like to
