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2011 Orcas High Commencement Ceremonies: Nostalgia, Humor and Advice
Japanese graduation songs, memories of Marble Blast, Commencement walk partnerships and a duet valedictory were highlights of Orcas Island High School Graduation ceremonies 2011, held yesterday at the High School gym. The Community
Editorial Column: Sewer District’s Findings Challenged
By Roger Adams [In an article reporting on the Bonnie Brae-Sewer District meeting last week in BullWings: Orcas Issues ( orcasissues.com/bonnie-brae-works-with-sewer-district-for-solutions ] Greg Ayers comments that, "When you're turning on your tap, you're collecting water
League of Women Voters’ Meetings on San Juan & Orcas Next Week
San Juan Island group to host State Legislators on June 13 On Monday June 13, the LWV of the San Juans invites all interested members of the public to hear Washington state legislators report on
Island Ex Wins Port Project with Bid of $359,604
From the Port of Orcas At its regular meeting on June 9, 2011, the commissioners of the Port of Orcas, based on the outcome of the bids and the recommendation of WHPacitic, unanimously approved
School Board Approves Non-voted Debt Request
Budget Advisory Committee Meeting follows the vote The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors voted to approve application for a [intlink id=”12399″ type=”post”]$900,000 bond request [/intlink]to complete repairs and renovation of energy
County Offices Closed Friday June 10
Most of the County's non-judicial offices, and its solid waste facilities on San Juan and Orcas Islands, will be closed Friday June 10, the second of the County’s five budget-related employee furlough days during 2011.
County Issues RFP for $75,000 Mental Health & Chemical Dependency Services
LEGAL NOTICE San Juan County Health & Community Services is requesting proposals for mental health and chemical dependency treatment programs to be funded with one-tenth of one percent sales tax funds for the period of
More Changes to County Charter Review Positions
By Stan Matthews County Web and Communications Director The County Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, June 7, to change the number of Charter Review Commissioners from 18 to 21. As a result of the change,
Guest Editorial: A Call to Serve
By Martha Farish Now through June 10 Orcas Islanders can register online to run for a number of elected offices on Orcas. It is so important for Orcas to have smart, financially astute, cooperative people
WSF Officials Meet with County Reps Tomorrow
The San Juan County Council and staff from the Washington State Ferries (WSF) will hold a Community Meeting on San Juan Island on Wednesday, June 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the San Juan
EPRC Faces Disappointing Streetscape Developments
Eastound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) members were dismayed when newly-appointed County Engineer Rachel Dietzman presented the latest version of plans for Streetscape in Eastsound at the EPRC meeting on June 2. Streetscape is the
Crossroads “Extra Event” about the Tea Party
The Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Announces an “Extra Event” on June 18, The Tea Party Paradox: Everyone’s Right, Everyone’s Wrong, and What That Says about American Politics. The Crossroads Extra is scheduled for
A Way Forward for Orcas Schools: The Next Step
By Fred Klein A group of Orcas Island construction professionals has issued a report to the Orcas Community and the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board with some recommendations for dealing with issues
Vacancies on Variety of County Advisory Boards
By Stan Matthews County Web and Communications Administrator The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on County boards and commissions. The following is a list of
Applied Physics Class Builds, Launches Solar Boat
By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Orcas Island High School Applied Physics class proudly displayed the culmination of their efforts at a morning assembly on Thursday, June 2nd. The class, taught by Brett McFarland, has been
OPALCO Awards Nourdine Jensen Scholarships to Mietzner, Swanson and Smith
Three local students were presented with the first annual Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship awards at the OPALCO annual meeting on May 14th. The students are: Connar Smith of Friday Harbor High School,
