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Guest Opinion: An Islander’s View of the Regional Ferry Plan
By Randall Gaylord Legislators in Olympia should sink Governor Chris Gregoire's proposal for anew taxing district to operate the Washington State Ferries. By ordinary performance measures, the ferries float just fine. They are safe, efficient,
Be Sure to Cast Your Ballot in Special Election
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District funding will be on the February 8 ballot being mailed to voters on January 19, 2011. Funding for the Orcas Parks and Rec District received over 58% approval
Eastsound Planning Review Committee to Hold Special Meeting Thursday at noon
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee has scheduled a special meeting for tomorrow, January 20 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall. The public is welcome to attend. On the agenda are: Creation
Friends of Moran Weigh the Future of the Park
The Friends of Moran invite you to their annual meeting Friday January 21st at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Come learn about the state of the Park and potential Park closures directly from the
Letter to the Editor: All Can Serve by Voting
On this national day of service, let’s remember our role as “the people”; it’s participation. Orcas Islanders are peerless in the performance of our primary job as citizens – the vote. You probably know that
Orcas This Week: Service, Classes and Meetings — and then “Orcas Has Talent!”
Monday, January 17 National Day of Service Celebration and Work Party! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public School Cafteteria. Come join the Orcas Island Community Foundation for National Day of Service in celebration
Best Available Science Study to be Released Jan. 18
San Juan County will release a public review draft of the Best Available Science synthesis for San Juan County Critical Areas on January 18, 2011. The draft includes chapters on scientific information associated with wetlands;
County Council to Hold Workshop on Orcas this Week
The County Council will take part in a workshop on group and personal decision making at the West Sound Café, this Tuesday, Jan. 18. The workshop will be be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
New County Officials Sworn In This Week
Newcomers Patty Miller of Orcas East and Jamie Stephens, representing Lopez and Shaw Islands, were sworn in as County Council members on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. Miller took the seat last
Disaster Assistance Available for Small Businesses
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that San Juan County businesses are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The loans can offset economic losses
Letter to the Editor: Prosecutor Won’t See Pay Raise in 2011
Dear Editor: A portion of the prosecutor’s salary is paid by the state and a portion is paid by the county. The county’s portion of the prosecutor’s pay will not change in 2011; it remains
Letter to the Editor: Save Buck Park thru Recreation District
Dear Friends, Many of you know me as I have been a resident of Orcas Island for some time. You may not know that as President of the Board and then the first Executive Director of
Prevention Partnership Plans Meet With Sheriff Nou
First Community Forum of 2011"Draws the Line" Do you have concerns about underage drinking? Do you wonder if we have a drug problem here on Orcas? Do you have questions about law enforcement or the
Letter to the Editor: Craftsman Corner Plantings Healthy and Beautiful
I write in support of Steve Pearson and his current development of Orcas Rental and Saw at the northeast corner of Enchanted Forest Rd and Lovers Lane. I have known Steve for over three years;
Friends of the Library Request
This is the time of the year to fill out and send in your membership dues for the Friends of the Orcas Island Library (FOIL) 2011. Your donation makes a difference in the amount we can
Letter to the Editor: Craftsman Corner Concerns
Remember the line from the movie “Field of Dreams” that says, “if you build it, he will come?” I’m wondering if the Planning Department has changed that line to, “if they build it, we will
