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Get Census Forms by Phonecalls or at Library
Census Enumerators to Knock on Doors Starting May 1 Starting May 1, local census enumerators will begin knocking county-wide on the doors of all households which did not return a census form. They will conduct a ten
Letter to the Editor: Ferry Advisory Committee Seeks Schedule Comments
The first draft of the Summer ferry schedule has been in the media. It’s important to point out that there is always a big difference between the first draft ferry schedule and the final schedule.
School Board Continues to Work for Capital Bond Passage
Capital Projects Advisory Committee to be Formed At their monthly meeting on March 31, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board approved moving forward on a school reconstruction bond by taking two actions: 1) they
Sustainable Living Fair & Field Trips May 1-2 on Orcas
Discover more about a sustainable lifestyle at the Sustainable Living Fair on Orcas Island, Saturday, May 1 at the Village Green in Eastsound, followed by field trips the next day. Admission to the fair is
Mt. Baker Road & Trail Designs to be Viewed Apr. 14
San Juan County Public Works Department is holding a Design Workshop for the Mount Baker Road Improvement project on Wednesday April 14, 2010, from 4:00-6:00pm at the Eastsound Firehall. Attendees will review design elements of
Spring Flowers Come to Orcas Senior Center
Trip to the Tulip Fields planned for April 14 Paintings of Spring Flowers are on exhibit at Orcas Senior Center, March 31 to April 20th. An inspiring flower arrangement by Barbara Trunkey crowns
Clarifications to Solid Waste Rate Information
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager 1) The Council did not declare an emergency in setting the new solid waste fees. 2) With or without an emergency, solid waste fees do not require voter
Financial Assistance Here for County Public Facilities
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Applications for San Juan County’s Public Facilities Finance Assistance Program grants or loans may be filed with the County Administrator’s office until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7,
Minimum Solid Waste Fee Effective April 16
Other Fee Increases Hit in July By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On Tuesday, April 6, the San Juan County Council approved new rates for the County’s solid waste utility. Most of the increases
Turtleback Mt. Opens for Bikes & Equestrians This Weekend
Turtleback Mountain Preserve Multi-Use Trail Opens for Bikes April 10th and Equestrians April 11th Horse and bike riders will be able to share the trails on the North side of Turtleback Mountain Preserve with pedestrians
Council Considers SJI Transfer Station Options at Emergency Meeting
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In a special session Monday, April 5, the San Juan County Council dispatched a letter to the Friday Harbor Town Council saying it is “extremely disappointed” at the
County Looking for a ‘Puzzle Master’ for Ferry Advisory Committee
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) works with schedules in which every action seems to create a dozen reactions. In the recent resignation of 7-year FAC
School Finances Strong as Board Forecasts for 2010-2011
OASIS’ healthy growth bolsters School District funding At the March 31 monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting, the board discussed enrollment, staffing and funding before accepting the recommendation of Business Manager Ben Thomas
Marine Resources Committee to Air Reports on Derelict Fishing Gear and Stormwater
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will hear presentations from Tom Cowan on the removal of derelict fishing gear, and Mike Kaill on managing stormwater as part of their next regular meeting on April
Country Corner LAMIRD to be Finalized Apr. 27
EPRC prevails in maintaining the integrity of the Eastsound Sub-area Plan The proposed commercial LAMIRD (Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development) that comprises [intlink id="7557" type="post"]Country Corner [/intlink]-- the six lots at the corner
County Council to Meet at Special Session on Monday
A Special Meeting of the San Juan County Council has been called for Monday, April 5, to discuss the Town of Friday Harbor’s withdrawal of its offer to sell property on Sutton Road to the
