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Letter to the Editor: Responsible Citizens Build Schools
Several years ago, I giggled when I came across Mark Twain’s famous quote regarding school boards. At the time, it seemed apropos: “God made the idiot for practice, and then He made the school board.”
Ferry Fare Hike Postponed While Accounting Troubles Mount
Susannah Frame of KING-News reported on June 1: Fare increases for ferry riders have been put on hold because of the waste of taxpayer dollars exposed by the KING 5 Investigators in a continuing series
Eastsound Priorities to be Debated at EPRC Meeting Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center. Public Access is officially scheduled at 3:15 p.m. New members are sought to fill positions on the county
Candidate Filing Week – June 7 through June 11
From Doris Schaller, San Juan County Elections Supervisor Ever thought of running for public office? Several local elected offices, as well as State and Federal offices, will be up for election this year. There are
Patty Miller Hopes to Continue Community Service as Council Member
Miller considers a move from the Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- which meets tomorrow at 3 at the Senior Center -- to the County Council When Patty Miller retired to Orcas Island 25
Orcas High Inducts National Honor Society Scholars
Seven Orcas High School students were inducted into the National Merit Society today. At a ceremony similar to those held throughout the nation, Superintendent/High School Principal Barbara Kline saluted the students who have
Salary Commission to Debate Sheriff’s Pay June 4
June 1 note: Meeting time updated to 9 a.m. By Stan Matthews County Communications Progam Manager The Chairperson of the Citizen’s Salary Commission, Michael Roger, has called for a special meeting of the Commission next
Council to Convene Early June 8 to Discuss CAO Work Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will convene at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8 to allow time to discuss and take public input on the work plan for
The Week Ahead: Lots for the Rain to Shine On!
Tuesday, June 1 National Honor Society Induction and Awards Ceremony at Orcas Island High School Commons, 9:30 a.m. Toastmasters meets at 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center to improve public speaking skills. All Welcome.
Who’ll be Eastsound’s Next Honorary Mayor?
Meet the Candidates June 5 By Dale Heisinger, President, Board of Directors, Children's House The Eastsound Honorary Mayoral Campaing kicks off on Saturday, June 5, on the Village Green at 11:00 am. Yes,
County Asks for Help in Developing “Best Available Science”
By Stan Matthews, County Communications Program Manager May 27, 2010 - San Juan County is mailing letters to nearly 1,000 County residents asking permission to include their property in a wetland study that will help
Jim Sullivan Appointed to Orcas School Board
May 27, 2010 -- At tonight's meeting of the Orcas Island School District Board, Jim Sullivan was appointed to the at-large director position vacated by Keith Whitaker, who resigned in March to apply for the
Capacity Increased between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands for Memorial Day Weekend
While interisland ferry service has been reduced due to replacement of the Evergreen State by the Hiyu, extra ferry service is provided on the Anacortes-San Juan Islands route this coming weekend. Thanks to Lance Evans,
Local Chemical Spills Cause Concern
By Brian Rader San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Spring has sprung. We have enjoyed some great weather and many of us are excited to tackle some of those outdoor projects that seem
Port of Orcas to Debate Sewer District Use of Pilings
The Port of Orcas Commissioners will have a special meeting on Wednesday, May 26 at 5 p.m. The single item on the agenda is to consider whether to allow Eastsound Sewer and Water District to
Open House at Orcas School this Saturday — Scope of $27 Million Bond Outlined
Students' Art Exhibit also open for viewing The Orcas Island School Board and Superintendent Barbara Kline will be giving tours of the scope of the new $27M bond at the Orcas School Library Saturday, May
