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New Master Plan for San Juan County Fairgrounds
Meeting on Orcas July 5 The San Juan County Parks and Fair Department is seeking input from residents as it begins development of a Master Plan for the fairgrounds. Planners want to know what County
Gaylord to Pursue Barefoot Bandit County Charges
By Randall Gaylord, SJ County Prosecutor Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Guilty to 7 Federal Charges, Including Bank Burglary in Eastsound On Friday June 17, 2011 Colton Harris-Moore pled guilty to seven charges brought in Federal District
Colton Harris-Moore Pleads Guilty Today
Colton Harris-Moore, aka “the Barefoot Bandit,” pleaded guilty to federal charges today, including the burglary of Islanders Bank on Orcas Island on September 5, 2009, using tools stolen from Ace Hardware in Eastsound. San
Council Votes to Raise Solid Waste Tipping Fees
New fee goes into effect July 1 On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 the San Juan County Council enacted ordinance No.16 -2011: to increase tipping fees approximately five percent for self-haul customers beginning on
All Are Welcome to Join the FEAST
Summer agricultural program for teens -- and adults -- start up again Once again, the gardens and fields of Orcas will yield rhubarb, lettuce, broccoli, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and flowers -- and zucchini.
Council Urges an End to Inflammatory Rhetoric
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council, Tuesday June 14, endorsed and signed a letter “To the Media, County Staff and People of San Juan County,” asking each
Sign Marijuana & Land Bank Renewal Petitions at League of Women Voters Meeting Today
Local League President to attend meeting at Outlook Inn at 5 p.m. Ann Jarrell, the President of the League of Women Voters(LWV) of the the San Juans will speak at the Orcas Contingent of the
Crossroads Lecture Reports on the Tea Party
By Susan Malins Director for the Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Committee Are you curious about the Tea Party? This Saturday a Crossroads "Extra Event" reveals, for the first time, the fascinating results of recent UW
Eastsound Constructed Wetland Open House June 16
From San Juan County Public Works San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Open House for the Eastsound Constructed Wetland project in Eastsound on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 3:30 – 5:30pm, at
Special Three-day Filing Period June 15 – 17
By Doris Schaller, County Elections Supervisor A special three day filing period will be held in accordance with RCW 29A.24.171 for the offices listed below. Filings will be accepted on June 15, 16 & 17,
Ferries’ “Best Travel Times” Data Available
From David Moseley, Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary , Ferries Division (WSF) This week WSF added “best travel times” data to the website for the summer schedule. WSF launched this tool in April
Park and Rec Special Meeting Monday
Updated June 13 at 2 p.m. Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission will hold a special public meeting, on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Enzo's Gallery Caffe, Eastsound from 9 to 10 a.m. The
Orcas Park and Rec District Benefits from Community Good Will
Funding loan from Orcas Port under consideration By Mindy Kayl Orcas Park and Recreation is well on its way to being an entity that will be able to channel community donations and good will
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
