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Orcas Recycling Services Ready to Sign on the Dotted Line
By Margie Doyle Orcas Recycling Services (ORS/The Exchange) and San Juan County are poised to sign off on the contract to assume management of the Orcas Transfer Station for solid waste disposal. The Exchange
Editorial: OPALCO Board Should Invest in Wireless Spectrum Purchase
Update: The July 18 OPALCO Board Meeting will NOT discuss the purchase of the wireless spectrum, due to an absent board member and a new board member. By Margie Doyle Ever felt you wasted your
Fire Danger Climbs from Low to Moderate
The fire danger in San Juan County is now “MODERATE”. from San Juan County Fire Marshall Smokey the Bear reminds us the fire danger is increasing in San Juan County. While visitors and
County’s Community Network Soldiers On
By Margie Doyle An unheralded group of county social service providers decided last week, on Thursday, July 11 to continue its bi-monthly meetings with member funds and new leadership. The San Juan Community Network/Readiness
Prepare for Affordable Care-Medicaid Expansion
From Gov. Jay Inslee’s Communications Office July 16, 2013 — Gov. Jay Inslee, joined by federal and state health care leaders and a coalition of more than 100 local organizations from across the state
Important Notice to Eastsound Water Users!
From Paul Kamin, General Manager Eastsound Water Users Association Our friends at the Eastsound Sewer District have asked EWUA members for an unusual favor. This request applies specifically to EWUA members who are also
School Scores Free Modular Building
This building, constructed in 2011, will come to the Orcas School campus this week. Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline says that a new modular building should be arriving on campus by
Orcas School Budget Hearings Scheduled
The Orcas Island School District No. 137 will be completing the 2013–2014 budget, and placing the same on file in the school district office by Monday, July 15th, 2013, and a copy thereof will be
Post-Prime Ball Players! Wanna Play?
From David Turnoy Past Your Prime But Still Want to Play Ball? Remember those fond memories of the smell of freshly-cut grass, of getting out on the sandlot and playing baseball or softball in the
Gov. to Unveil Health Care Act Enrollment Plans
Governor Jay Inslee and health care leaders convene “Coverage is Here” Enrollment Summit, July 16 in Seattle From the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Governor Jay Inslee and other health care leaders
Tea and Story Time after Garden Work this Friday
Tea and Story Time this Friday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the School Garden Storytime to coincide with weekly Friday work parties in the school garden. Gardening is every Friday, 9 a.m.
Fire Chief Report: June 10—July 7, 2013
............................CALLS FOR SERVICE ....................This Report ........Year to Date EMS.................. 58....................321 Fire/Other........ 32....................113 Total................. 90.................. .434 2012.......... 1/1/12–7/7/12.............. 353 Year to date responses have increased 22.95% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission
Council Clerk’s Corner (C3)
Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk By Ingrid Gabriel, Clerk to the Council Here in the San Juan County Council office, we have long recognized that you, the public, may not
Former County Commissioner Alan Lichter Passes
Alan Lichter celebrates the County's purchase of the Orcas Landing property in 2009, a project he shepherded while on the Council Alan Lichter passed away last week at his home on the island.
Letter to the Editor: Nancy Pearl’s Visit a Huge Hit!
On behalf of the Orcas Island Public Library, I would like to thank everyone who attended and helped with our Visit with Nancy Pearl yesterday, July 10th. It was a great event, and nearly 100
Walk with the Trees: Growing, Big and Old
Saturday July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From the San Juan County Land Bank The forests of Turtleback Mountain tell a story rooted in geology, first peoples, settlement, industry, and conservation. Forester and
