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Candidate Filing Period For new Council Begins Dec. 12
From Doris Schaller, County Elections Supervisor A special filing period for candidates for three new Council positions will be held December 12 through 14. The three positions are: Council Residency District 1 (San Juan Island
Guest Column: A Local Business is Thankful
By Nick Jones This year, as we have for the past eight or nine years, we provided smoked salmon to the Family Resource Center to help fill Thanksgiving baskets for island families. This is a
Holiday Festival of the Arts Follows Thanksgiving
At the 2011 Senior Center Holiday Festival of the Arts, from left Lisa Heisinger, Antoinette Botsford and Theresa Boucher ...as naturally as day follows night, to paraphrase Shakespeare. This Saturday, Nov. 24, huge
Help at Workshop for Childhood Immigrants
A clinic for potential "Dream Act" children (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) will be held on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Middle School in Friday Harbor ( 85
Now, a Voice for our Ferry-Served Islands
By Dan O'Neal, Washington State Transportation Commission Chair The Washington State Transportation Commission [is now conducting] a new statewide survey on transportation taxation options, priorities and other topics utilizing over 17,000 Washington State residents who
School Board Signs on the Dotted Line for Bonds
The OISD Board, seated from left, Chris Sutton, Scott Lancaster, Tony Ghazel, Janet Brownell and Jim Sullivan. Standing behind them are Elementary/Middle/Oasis Principal Kyle Freeman, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Cathy Ferran, Superintendent/High School
Breaking News: It’s The Exchange!!
Updated Nov. 20 at 10 p.m. By Margie Doyle Editor San Juan County Council unanimously approved awarding the Orcas Transfer Station operating contract to Orcas Recycling Services (The Exchange) today, Nov. 20. Following the announcement,
Letter to the Editor: Greg Ayers Enters the Council Race
Dear Editor, The recent election saw the recommendations of the Charter Review Committee affirmed by the voters, substantially changing the operations of our government in San Juan County. No longer will there be an absolute
Guest Opinion: Sailing Through Change
By Gordy Petersen I would like to thank everyone who supported the work of the Charter Review Commission. The result of the vote brings significant changes and challenges. I hope we can all join in
Letter to the Editor: Letters are Your “Vote” on Cherry Point Coal Port
Come to a letter-writing workshop this Saturday at Island Hoppin' Brewery Saturday, Nov. 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Island Hoppin’ Brewery, 33 Hope Lane, Eastsound Take a few minutes to write
Guest Editorial: Canadians Offer Moral Direction in Health Care
By Wendy E. Shepard The Library community room was packed and quiet. The local League of Women Voters was showing “The Health Care Movie,” covering the history of U.S. and Canadian health care. Originally, the
County Staff Drafts Report on Orcas Transfer Station Bids
County Staff Report Makes No Definitive Recommendations On Nov. 14, Ed Hale, Solid Waste Utility Manager for the department of Public Works, sent a draft message to the County Council regarding the Orcas Transfer Station contract(s)
Letter to the Editor: Wild Horses Star in “Winds of Change”
Public lands' use by Mustangs pose challenging questions. Come see the award-winning film today! Did you know that in the 1800's more than 2 million horses roamed the west? Today less than 33,000
Fire and Rescue Chief’s Monthly Report
From Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O’Brien Fire Chief’s Report # 2012- 11 October 11, through November 12, 2012 Calls for Service This Report YTD EMS 52 520 Fire/Other 15 167 Total
Artisans: Present Your Wares at the Holiday Festival of the Arts
The Holiday Festival of Arts at the Senior Center is held on November 24 this year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- just a week away! Staff Assistant to the Senior Center Advisory Board Jane Heisinger
Peace Island Medical Center Tours, Open House, Ribbon-Cutting
Nov. 17 at 11:17 a.m. at 1117 Spring Street, Friday Harbor From PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center *Updated Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. to show Orcas Transportation options* PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, San Juan
