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Council Holds Public Videoconference Oct. 25 After CAO Deliberations
n Council Videoconference starts Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Public Library Next Tuesday, Oct. 25, the County Council proceedings will again be accessible to the Orcas and Lopez
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Clear Up Some Misconceptions
After reading a "Letter to the Editor" yesterday in the Sounder, I am compelled to clarify a number of misconceptions and errors made by people over the previous year regarding the drilling of wells in
Town Hall on Waste Disposal Today
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk The public is invited to join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Patty Miller, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire
OPALCO’s “More” Program Pays Dividends to Local Renewable Generators
From OPALCO Earlier this year, a volunteer group of OPALCO members built a new green power program in support of local renewable energy—electricity generated by our fellow co-op members and interconnected to OPALCO’s distribution system.
Airport, like Ferry Landing, Now Has Webcam
Orcas Port District now has a camera installed which shows the airport from four different directions. Port Manager Bea vonTobel recently announced, "You can tune in now, bookmark the page, and use it
Council Adopts Resolution Explaining Solid Waste Charge
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager At its October 11th meeting, the San Juan County Council devoted more than four hours to defining the issues surrounding the Solid Waste Charge proposal it placed
Watch the Ballot Tabulating Equipment Put to the Test
October 26 at 10:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County is scheduled for October 26. The test works by tallying the results of
Trick-or-Treat for Books at the Public Library
By Nita Couchman Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a
Letter to the Editor: Waste Parcel Fee is Responsible and Fair
Dear Editor: I'm voting "yes" on the solid waste parcel user charge. The fee is fair and it assures that we control our solid waste system. To charge an annual user charge and also reduce
Guest Opinion: Reduce/Reuse/Recycle on the Islands
By Helen Venada Whether voters in the Islands decide on Plan A (parcel-based solid waste user charge) or Plan B (route collection), I hope we don’t lose sight of the over-arching goal to reduce the
Fire Dept. Will Start Search for New Chief with Vision Statement
Approach for new chief to be outlined in document at Oct. 25 meeting By Ken Brown The Board of Fire Commissioner for the Orcas Island District is involved with a new strategic plan. Three
Letter to the Editor: Land and Discourse Give Value to Orcas
Editor/BullWings Readers, My wife and I are relative newcomers to Orcas Island. We purchased our property on the East side about 10 years ago, and built a vacation abode which recently became our primary residence.
Rena Patty Steps Down as Chair of San Juan County Democrats
By Sharon Abreu Endorsements Announced At the San Juan County Democratic Central Committee quarterly meeting on October 8, 2011, Rena Patty (Orcas) stepped down as Chair and 40th Legislative District Vice Chair, having served five
Occupy the World: in Eastsound
Saturday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Village Green By Morgan Meadows The public is invited to a one hour peaceful assembly in support of the Occupy Wall Street participants and similar events taking
Guest Opinion: Solid Waste Considerations
By Joe Cohen First I wish to thank Patty Miller and Richard Fralick for their collective work on this issue. It is complex and for most of us confusing. Let’s not forget the great
Council Videoconference to Air CAO Hazardous Areas Update
Videoconference from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library A public hearing before the County Council in Friday Harbor to Consider Adopting an Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations for Geologically Hazardous Areas
