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New Master Composters for County Will Be at the Fair
By Helen Venada, SJC Waste Reduction & Hazardous Waste Coordinator Let me introduce: the newly-trained MASTER COMPOSTER / RECYCLERS for San Juan County! Hopefully, you’ll recognize them at the County Fair proudly wearing their MCR
Community Wildfire Protection Plan is Approved by County Council
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien On Tuesday, August 7th the San Juan County Council unanimously approved the San Juan County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The CWPP addresses wildland fire risk in
Guest Opinion: Concerns Regarding Charter Review Propositions
By Janice Peterson I read Larry Hendel’s explanation of the Charter Amendments with interest, and I appreciate the opportunity to respond. I was also a member of the Charter Review Commission, one of four
Letter to the Editor: CAO Fears
from Janet Alderton Some organizations have spread fear about what you will be able to do with your property under the proposed Critical Areas Ordinance. In reality, the proposed buffers will generally be the same
County Arts Council Seeks Board Members
The San Juan County Arts Council is seeking 4-5 new members for the Board of Directors to be elected at the annual membership meeting in November, 2012. There are openings for board members from Orcas
Guest Opinion: Proposed Charter Amendments Explained
By Larry Hendel of Islanders for Better Government The four Lopez members of the Charter Review Commission (CRC) are sponsoring a forum, primarily for people on Lopez Island, on August 16 at 5 pm
Guest Opinion: New Athletic Policy Encourages Parent-Student-Public Dialogue
By Justin Paulsen When it comes to decisions that affect the safety and security of our children, it seems that those decisions are always met with a high level of scrutiny and emotion. This could
Safety Tax Passing by 52 Percent
San Juan County San Juan County - Proposition No. 1, "Concerning the imposition of a sales and use tax for criminal justice and public safety purposes," was passing by 195 votes as of last night's
Owners Build Fence to Protect Publicly-used Property
New fence protects narrow lot for enjoyment of property owners and their guests Lillian Harris knows that Orcas Islanders and tourists alike have "always" crossed through the wooded private property from the Orcas
Deer Harbor Planners to Spotlight Council Candidates in Aug/Sept Meetings
Wednesday, August 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Center The Deer Harbor Planning Review Committee (DHPRC), formed upon County approval of the Deer Harbor Hamlet Plan in 2007, will be having its
Council to Discuss Two Lodging Tax Issues
from Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At its regular August 7th Meeting, the San Juan County Council will take up two issues that affect how special taxes collected on lodging and camping facilities
Scott Lancaster Enters Council Race for Orcas
Therese and Scott Lancaster at the Community Parade on July 7. Scott Lancaster, Owner of Orcas Island (Ace) Hardware in Eastsound, says his wife Therese made him do it -- run for County
Letter to the Editor: Care for Where One Lives and What One Owns
Dear San Juan Citizens, Wow! We have the Audubon Society and other organizations having their members sign form letters asking to have our BLM lands be made a National Monument. Why not have a local
Evergreen State Out of Service: Other Ferries Pitch In
From Washington State Ferries Updated 4:30 p.m. August 5 The Evergreen State, which is the interisland vessel, is out of service until further notice due to necessary repairs. All vessels are delayed but making scheduled
Explore the Prairie at American Camp
By Madrona Murphy Join the San Juan Islands Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society and park staff in an exploration of the prairie landscape at American Camp on Sunday August 12 from 1 to
Voters’ Guide Available Online
From San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley Some voters have had trouble using the new online Voters’ Guide developed by the Secretary of State’s Office. A pdf version of the guide is now available on
