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Cellular Network Operations Workshop Jan. 22
A citizen-led educational workshop designed to help community leaders and interested citizens learn more about the construction and operation of a cellular network in the San Juan Islands will be held on Friday, Jan. 22.
Meetings Scheduled on Fee to Assist Small Water Systems
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Last year the state cut funding for local programs which provide testing and technical assistance to “Group B” water systems. In San Juan County Group “B” systems, each
Orcas Island Library to Open on Sundays
Contributed by Rachel Newcombe, Community Relations Chair, Orcas Island Library Board Don’t have any plans this Sunday afternoon? Don’t fret. The Orcas Island Library will be open from noon until 3 p.m., beginning January 17th.
Candidates apply for Governor’s Appointment of Superior Court Judge
Several San Juan County attorneys have announced their intention to file for the Superior Court Judgeship left vacant by John Linde’s untimely death last month. Late last month, Governor Christine Gregoire’s office announced the “Judicial
Letter to the Editor: "Pro" Cell Towers = safety
I am an advocate of developing more cell tower sites on Orcas; particularly on the West side/Deer Harbor area. This area is out of “line-of-sight” of Mount Constitution and difficult to receive cell reception. If
Guest Opinion: Cell Tower Issue At Critical Crossroads
By Cynthia Dilling “Where ever you stand on this issue, now is the time to let the Planning Commission know what you think. Most county residents have no idea this discussion is going on
County Process (or lack thereof) in Revising Eastsound Boundaries Disputed at EPRC meeting
Proposed Country Corner LAMIRD sparks discussion of GMA/Subarea boundaries Whittle Eastsound boundaries to the re-drawn 2005 Growth Management Act (GMA) lines? Or keep the boundaries identified in the 1981 Eastsound Subarea Plan? That was
The Week Ahead: Housing, Library, Sewer, Fire, Port & Planning Meetings — and More!
Sunday, Jan. 10 Unitarian Universalist Meeting “Surviving Fundamentalism” with Barbara Gilday, 11 a.m. at West Sound Community Hall. Public is welcome. Monday, Jan. 11 Housing Bank Commission Meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
Sealth Temporarily Out for Repair
David Moseley, Secretary for the Ferries Division of the State Department of Transportation, announced that on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Sealth was taken out of service due to a damaged engine output shaft. "This incident
First Orcas Parks & Rec Commission Meeting Jan. 14
The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission will conduct its first regular public meeting at the Orcas Senior Services Center on Thursday, January 14, at 12:00 P.M. Directors elected to the new board are
County Health Officials Following up on Meningitis Death
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Department is following up with relatives and others who may have come into contact with a 54-year-old Friday Harbor man who died of meningitis
Guest Opinion: In EPF Law, County Council Crafts Weapon of Mass Destruction
By Steve Ludwig At the Jan. 5 County Council meeting the CC began writing one of the most potentially destructive bits of legislation ever. It’s a new "Essential Public Facilities" (EPF) Ordinance. Remember the days
Council Selects Richard Fralick as 2010 Chair
The San Juan County Council unanimously selected 4th District (Orcas Island West) Council Member Richard Fralick to Chair the Council for the next year and 1st District Member Lovel Pratt as Vice Chair.
Council Urges NOAA to Emphasize Enforcement In Killer Whale Protection Program
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On Jan. 5, San Juan County Council Members signed a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urging the agency not to establish a “No-Go Zone”
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
