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Council Bans Styrofoam Take-Out Food Containers — Effective Earth Day 2010
By Stan Matthews Country Communications Program Manager On Jan. 5, the San Juan County Council adopted an Ordinance banning food service businesses from using Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) containers for take-out or eat-in packaging. The ordinance
Open House Scheduled on Orcas Island Road, Trails & Drainage Improvements
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Thursday, January 14, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall on
Council Seeks Solid Waste, Recycling and Transfer Station Funding Solutions
"The county's solid waste program does not break even by any stretch of the imagination," Orcas Council member Richard Fralick said recently. It could be argued that success breeds failure. When we reduce the amount
E-cycle: Island Businesses Recycle Electronics
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager It’s almost a year since Washington State began one of the most successful recycling programs for waste electronics. Manufacturers who sell televisions, monitors, computers and laptops in our
Voters and Would-Be Voters: Register Now for February Election
January 11 is the deadline for mail-in, online or transfer registrations. Forms may be picked up at the Public Library, or can be filled in online at www.vote.wa.gov, where voters can also update their mailing
Guest Opinion: Cell Towers Subject of Jan. 15 Meeting
By Antoinette Botsford Let me start out by saying that I’m not sure I wholly understand what is happening, but according to what I’ve been learning, troubles are afoot regarding the potential for installing cell
Residents-only Reservations for County Parks Starts Again This Month
Contributed by San Juan County Parks & Recreation In 2010, County Parks is renewing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec finds Swimming Sponsors!
We found our Swimming Sponsors just in time for the New Year! This past month I sent out a letter to the editor and several emails asking for a sponsor for the Orcas Rec Swimming
San Juan County Building Official Nominated to Head Community Development and Planning
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council is expected to confirm the appointment of County Building Official Rene Beliveau as Director of the Community Development and Planning Department
Orcas Schools Receive $150,000 for Energy Improvements
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) was notified last week that they will receive $150,000 in a grant to provide for energy efficiency improvements to schools. The award was made by the State Office
Vote counting equipment testing on January 5
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Logic and Accuracy Tests for vote counting equipment which will be used to tally mail-in ballots for the February 9 Special Election are scheduled for January 5. The
Alternative Education Abounds at Orcas Public Schools with OASIS
Updated Dec. 29 at 9:30 p.m. The Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) program has blossomed this year, with about 100 students enrolled in the Orcas Island School District’s K-8 program, and an additional two
Septic Repair Funds Granted by State with Boost from Federal Stimulus
Updated Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. San Juan County's revolving loan program for the proper repair of failing on-site septic systems has received $300,000 in the final intended use plan from the state water pollution
County Health Officials Comment on Recalled H1N1 Vaccine
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health officials say local residents need not be concerned about the recall of several lots of H1N1 vaccine announced yesterday. Approximately 400 doses of
Auditor Proposes Extra Real Estate Tax
At the San Juan County Council meeting last week, County Auditor Milene Henley recommended that “The second quarter percent of real estate excise tax—commonly referred to as REET 2” be adopted by the county to
San Juan Projects awarded $1,458,776 out of $42.8 Million in Grants for Salmon Recovery
The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board announced last week that San Juan County had been awarded $1.458,776 out of $42.8 million in grants to protect and restore salmon populations to communities across Washington.
