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Letter to the Editor: In response to Mike Carlson
from Lisa Byers In a recent letter to the editor Mike Carlson asked a number of questions about what I believe to be the role of government. Other individuals asked similar questions. I will do
School Budget Process: Bond, Enrollment, Budget Activity Hold Strong
At the monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, the $11.9 million bond implementation, current school construction projects, enrollment, fund balances, budget extensions and 2013-14 budget formulation all painted a
Guest Opinion: Compliance with CAO Problematical
By Brian McClerran Many well-meaning citizens groups have decided that the best way to protect our precious resources and unique island life is to add to the laws, draw participation of outside authorities, and create
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Members Propose Bylaw Change
By Winnie Adams A group of co-op members on Lopez Island, organized as the Lopez Chapter of Citizens for Safe Technology, recently submitted a petition asking for a change to the OPALCO bylaws related to
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Rick Hughes!
Every Friday night, the children of Orcas Island have a treat in store for them.Councilman Rick Hughes and his wife Marlace organize a safe, fun night of roller skating. In the winter, there are few
Letter to the Editor: Bob Jarman’s Feeling Fine
Bob Jarman -- photo taken this weekend I would like to address the question of my health and whether or not I am fit to run for re-election to the County Council. To
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.
