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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
Solid Waste Plan Moves Forward
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The process of revising San Juan County’s solid waste plan has continued in the background during the debate and vote on the ballot issue which will force
Public Library Board to Consider Funds Transfer
Phil Heikkinen, Director of the Orcas Island Public Library, has announced that a Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 9 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room. This meeting will include a
County Council Starts Early for CAO Public Hearing
Monday, Dec. 12 in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, beginning at 8:45 a.m. The San Juan County Council will conduct an Early Start Special Meeting on Monday, December 12, 2011 in
Enjoy a “Souper Supper” this Friday!
Friday, Dec. 9, 5–7 p.m., School Cafeteria Bring your whole family on what is sure to be a chilly Friday evening when the school cafeteria will be serving a “Souper Supper” made up
Eastsound Constructed Wetland Completed
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager After seventeen years, the Eastsound Constructed Wetland is complete. The County purchased the 0.9-acre “Mount Property” next to the Village Green in 1994 to
Important Ferries Meeting on San Juan Island Tomorrow
Thursday Dec. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the County Council Chambers, 55 2nd Street in Friday Harbor( and streamed live) Washington State Ferries will be holding a public meeting, meant for both the San Juans
Solid Waste Changes? No Sooner than Summer
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Manager Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy told the San Juan County Council Tuesday that County residents should see changes in the solid waste system around the
Legislative Report from Senator Kevin Ranker
Monday marked the start of the special legislation session called by Gov. Chris Gregoire to address the state’s $1.4 billion budget shortfall due to lagging revenues as a result of the Great Recession. After three
