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New Sailing Classes to Meet Demand in Evenings
By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator Sailing with Sail Orcas beginsNew! Junior Sailing Evening Classes in July, from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 12th → 15th and 19th → 22nd Due to the huge demand
Work Begins on Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager As San Juan County begins an intensive effort to revise its Solid Waste Management Plan, the County’s system of handling and disposing of garbage, recycling and solid waste
Pajama Tales Storytime for Kids at Library
Wear your pajamas and come hear stories at the Library before bedtime on Wednesday, July 14th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Listeners are encouraged to arrive early to allow time to get comfortable. The program
Guest Opinion: The Cost of Waiting on the School Bond
Printed July 7, 2010 Reprinted upon request By Joe Cohen While attending the 4th of July parade on Saturday I stopped at the school bond booth – and had a lively discussion with a host of
Public Works Open House July 14 to Preview Bridge Plans
San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 4:00pm at the Olga Community Center, to present the Point Lawrence Road Culvert Replacement. The purpose of the meeting
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
