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Eastsound Committee Plans Big Meeting Tomorrow
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 5, calls for a meaty agenda: Update from County Council: Richard Fralick and or Patty Miller --Solid
Gudgells Add to Main St. Waterfront with Porter Waterfront Square
Susan and Wally Gudgell, owners of Fishing Bay LLC, adding another retail/guest suites building on the Eastsound waterfront, between the Windermere Real Estate building and the Jillery/Allium/Madrona building, historically known as Porter's Gas
Charter Commission to Begin Review of County Government
Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. in Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The agenda for the County Charter Review Commission’s initial meeting on Saturday,
War in Iraq Ends: What Kind of Welcome Do Returning Vets Face?
Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library The Welcome, A Healing Journey for War Vets and Their Families was made in 2008 at a gathering of war veterans from
Growing Jobs: From Cantor & Chef to Cheerleader, Coach & Counselor
Cara Cohn finds new work finding jobs for disabled islanders. Cara Cohn's story is familiar on Orcas Island: she came here and was instantly attached to lving on the island. Like many others'
Charter Commission to Convene First Meeting January 7
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Charter Review Commission will convene its first meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second
Winter Ferry Schedule Goes into Effect Jan. 1
From Washington State Ferries, Dept. of Transportation All routes will switch over to the winter sailing schedule on Sunday, Jan. 1. The winter schedule notes annual service reductions, which WSF makes to match the reduced
Christmas Trees: A Renewable Resource
From Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division The County Public Works Department is sponsoring a Christmas tree collection program this year. Trees will be chipped for mulch for use at
Guest Column: Joining a Board, Anything but Boring
By Rachel Newcombe Thirty-three. This is the number of upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions in San Juan County. I’ve been wondering, why do any of us volunteer to serve on a board or
School Board Authorizes Levy Vote, New Officers, Donations
Career and Technical Education Report Advocates Job Training The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board moved quickly through its Dec. 20 agenda to approve a replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy vote on Feb. 14, 2012.
Gaylord Says Layoff in Prosecutor’s Office Will Disrupt Justice
From the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Prosecuting Attorney Randall K. Gaylord announced that budget cuts in in March 2012 will force him to lay off the one deputy prosecutor handling misdemeanors from
Search for Orcas Fire Chief Begins
FIRE CHIEF POSITION San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Orcas Island, Washington Position: Fire Chief, San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 This position is available January 1, 2012
Letter to the Editor: Council’s Support for Strong CAO Protections Appreciated
We would like to thank County Council Members Fralick, Miller, Pratt, Rosenfeld, and Stephens for their decision on December 5 not to support an effort by Council Member Peterson to weaken the proposed update to
Orcas School Board Plans Busy Year-End Meeting Tomorrow
The Orcas Island School Board of Directors will have its final meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with the public portion beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library. The meeting is scheduled to vote in
Serve on County Boards and Commissions
From Maureen See, San Juan County Council Deputy Clerk The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. The following is a list
Fire Chief Search Committee Announced
Paul Turner approved as County Fire Marshal; Strategic Plan to be completed in 2012 Orcas Island Fire District Commissioners recently announced the makeup of the Fire Chief Search Committee. The members are Barbara Bedell, Fire
