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Orcas School to Hold H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic on Nov. 6
The following is a message from School Nurse, Iris Gravile, regarding an upcoming H1N1 Immunization Clinic at the school this coming Friday, Nov. 6th. Participation is voluntary. A mailing with further information and consent forms
PTSA Plans New Writing Workshop for Kids Series
PTSA member Beth Morris came up with the idea to have a PTSA-sponsored Writers' Workshop for Kids each month. The first workshop will be Monday, November 9th, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the school libary. The
Ferries to hold San Juans' Community Meeting Nov. 5 on Interisland Ferry
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) invites the public to a series of meetings in ferry-served communities November 4-19. In these meetings WSF will provide information, answer questions and hear public comments
Required reading: Issue Paper Puts Forth “Tailored Approach” to Critical Areas Updates
Ordinance update nearing final decisions by Planning Commission and Council “Over the past few months there has been a discussion brewing in the San Juans about how to protect the environment while providing property
School Architects Introduced to the Public This Week
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board decided late last month to sign a contract with Mahlum Architectural firm to oversee the design and reconstruction of several of the school district buildings. This week, Mahlum
Port Commissioners Dial Back the Volume on Thru-the-Fence Confrontation
Updated Oct. 29 at 6:50 a.m. On Thursday, Oct. 22, Port of Orcas Commissioners called a special meeting to discuss the Through-the-Fence issue that has troubled the Port District for years, and has reached
Letter to the Editor: Support Ghazel as Hands-on School Board Member
Please join us in voting for Tony Ghazel to continue serving on the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors. Tony has served our children and the school district extremely well these past 5 years.
County Plans Open Houses for its Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plans
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Parks, Public Works, and the Land Bank are partnering with The Trust for Public Land to craft a new plan for the parks, trails, and
Health Officials Set Priorities for H1N1 Vaccinations
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Public Health officials are asking for help in making sure that the available supplies of H1N1 vaccine get to the people who can most benefit
Biotoxins Cause Shellfish Closure in County
From WA. Dept of Health News Release San Juan County is part of a large area of the North Puget Sound which the Washington Department of Health has declared closed to recreational shellfish harvesting.
Letter to the Editor: Sutton a sophisticated and knowledgeable candidate
Dear Editor, I heartily endorse Chris Sutton as a candidate for the School Board. Chris brings considerable experience in technology and business, a great educational background at Orcas High School where he graduated at the top of
Letter to the Editor: Eastsound Planning to look at proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance on Nov. 5
At our next meeting, November 5th at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will be looking at how the proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), designed to protect
PTSA Starts Sunday Science Club Nov. 1
The Orcas Island School District Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) has formed a "Weekend Science Club" for kids grades 4 through 8. The Science Club starts Sunday, November 1, and will run every other Sunday through May. The
Orcas Rec, Cut Off from County Funding, Looks to District Formation to Survive
At the Orcas Town Hall meeting on Oct. 21, it became apparent that whether Proposition 1 -- providing restoration of $200,000 for the County Parks among other measures – passes or fails, the Orcas Rec
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Rec District Candidates are "Solid Leaders"
Dear Editor: This past July over 650 people signed a petition to place the Orcas Island Recreation District Proposal on the ballot. Now is the time to vote to approve the district. We are fortunate
Letter to the Editor: Vote “Yes” for Orcas Park & Recreation District
It’s rare that a difficult situation (the County’s economic woes) leads to a unique opportunity. However, that’s exactly the situation we find ourselves in. The County has cut all funding to the Orcas Island Recreation
