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New Schedules for SJI, Orcas Waste/Recycling Facilities
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on Friday July 16, the new operating hours for self haul customers at County Solid Waste Facilities on San Juan and Orcas Island will be 10 a.m.
Library Offers Computer Animation Class for Kids
Two Workshops -- July 9 and July 23 As part of this summer’s reading program, kids can sign up for a free workshop to learn the basics of computer animation using a free program called
Beach Watchers Latest Class Graduates
By Shann Weston WSU Extension Beach Watcher Coordinator WSU San Juan County Extension is proud to announce the graduation of the 2010 WSU Beach Watcher Class. Students of all ages traveled the islands
Save Clean Plastic Baling Wrap, Nursery Pots & More for Recycling in October
Contributed by Helen Venada, SJC Solid Waste Division Free Agricultural Plastics Recycling Events – San Juan County Please don’t throw all those nursery pots away! You can give them a second life by recycling them
OPALCO’s MORE Steering Committee to Hold Public Meet July 8
The first meeting of the OPALCO MORE (Member Owned Renewable Energy) Steering Committee is scheduled for July 8th, 2010, from 10:30 – 12:30 at the Orcas Ferry Landing. The meeting will take place in the
Short Run to the Sea: Our Choices are Significant
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Hearts and Hands Unite in Help
Contributed by Betsey Louton "Neighborly" volunteers needed in program Grace Grantham is a vibrant young woman who has cerebral palsy. You very likely have seen her moving about town on her scooter. This
Larry Kalb, National Congressional Candidate, to March in Eastsound
Meet Larry Kalb, Democratic Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives In Eastsound this Saturday, July 3. Larry will be in the parade in Eastsound, which starts at 11 am this Saturday. We'll be getting into
Judge Linde Honored in Service at Courthouse July 2
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At 1 p.m. on Friday, July 2 friends, family, associates and county employees will gather in the Superior Court Room on the 2nd floor of the San Juan
Short Run to the Sea: Smart Septic Use Saves Money
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Open Burning Season Ends As Of July 1
Contributed by Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal The open burning season comes to an end as of the first of July. All San Juan County burn permits expire at that time. Depending upon
Rescue Oil Spill Tug Protects Straits of Juan de Fuca
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's Office Thanks to concerned and sustained prevention efforts at the state level, there hasn't yet been a major oil spill in Puget Sound. State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, says
“Sizable Shortfall” in State Budget Moves Gregoire to Plan Budgeting Changes
From the Governor's Office: June 24, 2010 -- Gov. Chris Gregoire today unveiled a new budget-building process that features a series of critical questions state agencies must answer to ensure spending is related to an
Letter to the Editor: Voluntary Recycling Contribution
My husband and I have been recycling since the mid sixties without ever paying a cent to do so. We have been pleased to see the scope of recycling expand as it has over the
Short Run to the Sea: Nothing Between Your Boat and the Water
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
Guest Opinion: Recycling of School Demolition Materials
By the "Yes for Schools" Committee The builder of both the 1980’s school campus project and the High School, George Larson, has raised twovalid questions: how will the removal of materials be handled and would
