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Wow! What a Winter Week We Have
Monday, January 14, 2013 Orcas Youth Conservation Core (OYCC) Potluck and Planning Session, 5:30-7 p.m., The Funhouse Commons. The meeting will be facilitated by R.J. Myers, Outdoor Educator, and Morgan Meadows, Outreach Coordinator. Tuesday, January
Weigh In on the Library Study: The Patron Perspective
The Orcas Island Public Library recently announced a call for submissions by Alki: The Washington Library Association Journal by January 25, 2013. Submissions will address "The Patron Perspective." Patrons are asked to write, in 500
Sen. Ranker Declines Republicans’ Committee Chair Offer
Senator Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, issued the following statement [on Jan. 12, 2013]: “Yesterday, after careful consideration, I respectfully declined the offer from the Republicans to accept the Chair of the Environment and Marine Waters Committee
Fire Dept’s Town Hall Describes Rescue Boat Grant
Dave Halloran, Sheriff Rob Nou and Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien field questions from those gathered at the Town Hall to discuss the Marine Operations User's Group participation in funding a new,
Sewer District Moves Ahead into New Year of Accomplishments
By Margie Doyle (Updated from original post of Jan. 6, 2013 with input from Roy Light, ESWD Superintendent, and Sue Kimple, ESWD Office Manager) Carl Yurdin, current Chair of the Eastsound Sewer and Water District,
Guest Column: Lawsuit Update and Funds Request from Property Rights Group
From the Citizen’s Alliance for Property Rights, San Juan Chapter (CAPR) On October 12, 2012 a lawsuit was filed against San Juan County for violations of Washington State’s Open Public Meetings Act (“OPMA”). The complaint
Letter to the Editor: Ayers Has Creative, Pragmatic Approach
Dear Editor, I am writing to express support for Greg Ayers. My support is based on: His creative and pragmatic ideas for increasing the health of our economy. Please note, I’m not the only one
Letter to the Editor: Byers Helps Clarify Thoughts
You may have had the experience of speaking out in a discussion or public meeting and afterwards feeling that you didn’t quite say what you meant. Too many distractions, too little time, the issues are
Photographer Robert Dash Adds his “Voice” to Coal Port Protests
Robert Dash's composite picture of a state ferry and a bulk carrier underway in the Salish Sea By Margie Doyle Robert Dash, Orcas island photographer and teacher, has been involved in OrcasNOCOALition efforts
Letter to the Editor: Council Candidates Offer Alternatives
The upcoming Council election has candidates from each district who give voters a welcome alternative to the prior Council’s approach to governing. Brian McClerren from Lopez, Bob Jarman and Marc Forlenza from San Juan and
Council Candidates Election Forum this Wednesday on Orcas
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans, Orcas Sub-unit will host a County Council Candidates' Forum on Wednesday, January 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. The forum will
Letter to the Editor: Pratt Considers All Perspectives
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lovel Pratt on county, state and national issues and she has repeatedly proven herself to be an effective and energetic leader. Lovel has both the skills and temperament
Preysz Sworn in as Assistant Fire & Rescue Chief
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Mik Preysz and Chief Kevin O'Brien at Preysz's swearing-in on Jan. 8, 2013 At the monthly meeting of the Orcas Fire and Rescue District Commissioners, Miklos
New Undersheriff Appointed
from Sheriff Rob Nou On Monday, January 7, 2013 Bruce Distler was appointed Undersheriff. This appointment capped a 5 month search and selection process that brought in over 25 applicants from 5 states. The Undersheriff
Orcas Fire and Rescue Seeks Public Input at Town Hall Today
Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall By Kevin O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Fire and Rescue (Originally posted Dec. 30, 2012) One of the most critical issues Orcas Island Fire and
Eastsound Planners Advise County on Development and Streetscape Plans
Open House follows regular meeting this Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10, beginning at 4 p.m. in Eastsound Fire Hall The Eastsound Planning Review Committee, an advisory committee serving the San Juan County Council, meets monthly to
