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Guest Opinion: Land Bank’s Preservation and Easement Update for Erickson Property
By Amanda Azous, Land Bank Commission Chair and Lincoln Bormann, Land Bank Director The Land Bank’s Proposed Historic Preservation and Conservation Easement on the Erickson Property in Friday Harbor Given the continued discussion over this
Low-income Seniors and Disabled Qualify for Bond ‘Tax’ Exemption
(Editor’s note: Originally posted March 9, 2010) Those interested in obtaining help in applying for this exemption can contact Jane Heisinger at the Orcas Island Senior Center (376-2677), who will set up appointments with the
Marine Committee to Hear about Tribal Resources and Services Restoration
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will hold their bi-weekly meeting on August 4 at Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with Citizen Input. The agenda calls for a report from
Interested Citizens Needed for County Advisory Boards
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager 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 of current
Special Meeting of Park & Rec District August 4
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District (OIPRD) will hold a Special Meeting at the Eastsound Fire Station on Wednesday August 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. On the agenda will be the budget
Letter to the Editor: Observations About Quality Education
Dear Editor, I want to make a few observations about the school bond election coming up soon and hope the school board and the educators on our island will take heed. First, I will vote
Letter to the Editor: Look at Big Picture When Voting on Bond
The Vote “Yes” committee is admirably well organized and energetic, but we take issue with their signs that say to vote “yes” for Orcas schools. In addition to the public school, there is the Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Reasons to Vote for Jeff Asher
Updated Aug. 4 at 10:30 p.m. In response to the continued negative campaigning by S. Vierthaler and others: Gentlemen, It really is quite simple. If the people of this county want accountability from their Sheriff’s
Guest Opinion: Farm to Cafeteria’s Stake in the New Bond
By Madie Murray It’s no secret the school cafeteria, located in the 1960’s middle school building is old. And, if you took the tour of the school offered by the School Board and Yes Committee
Guest Opinion: What We Need to Do For Our Schools
By Keith Whitaker Orcas Island School District Business Manager I think it’s great that more people have gotten involved in the discussion of the school bond. However, I am disappointed to see the same questions
Letter to the Editor: Sheriff’s Race Has 4 Good Candidates
I find that I too must add my name to the growing list of San Juan Co. Sheriffs Department employees who DO NOT support Asher for Sheriff. I have been with the Sheriffs Office for
Sign-Ups Now Open For Kids’ Craft Booths at the Library Fair
Once again this year, kids can sign up for a kids’ craft booth at the Library Fair to sell crafts, baked goods, or other items they have made. This year the Library Fair will be
Letter to the Editor: Teachers Ask for Bond Support
We believe the process the school board undertook was thorough and thoughtful. We believe in the success of our students. We believe in a safe and clean learning environment. We believe public education is an
Letter to the Editor: School Bond Enriches Entire Community
Understanding the logistics of the school bond has been a challenge for me. My job as a Librarian means that I have to do the research and check the facts. Here are the facts. For
Ferry Repairs Create Scheduling Changes Today and this Evening
Interisland afternoon sailings canceled Washington State Ferries sent out a ferry alert notice outlining service changes at 2:40 p.m. this afternoon: Due to ongoing repairs on the Hyak, there will be an unscheduled 6:35 p.m.
OPALCO Employee Population Shrinking: It’s a Good Thing!
22 Participants Drop 451 Pounds in Wellness Challenge Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a member-owned, member-operated electric utility that cares about its co-op family of employee-member-owners. OPALCO’s commitment to a healthy
