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Letter to the Editor: Approve voter initiative to create recreation district
Dear Community Members, In these tough economic times the Orcas Island Recreation Program has been able to survive with county support, user fees, grants and donations. The county has now officially cut off our funding
It's all happening this week July 26 – Aug. 2
Updated Tuesday, July 28 at 9:30 a.m. Sunday July 26 Sundays at the Park – 6 to 8 p.m. This week features Skye and the Frequent Fliers. Monday, July 27 Garden harvest and cooking class
Formation of "Orcas Rec" park and recreation district to be on Nov. ballot
By Kevin O'Brien After overwhelming support by the people of Orcas Island, the "Orcas Rec" Initiative has gained sufficient signatures needed to make the November ballot. This was confirmed by the San Juan County Auditor,
School District pursues grant for energy collection and HVAC replacement
Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline is pursuing adding “Green Energy” components to the school building, and thereby to the school‘s education program. With the research of Kline's Executive Assistant Cathy Ferran, a grant
Bad checks leave merchants out in the cold
Sgt. Steve Vierthaler of the San Juan County Sheriff's Department issued this warning through the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce today: Over the past couple weeks we have had a large increase in ID thefts.
CPR and First Aid for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Youth going into the 5th grade and older will be able to attend a CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid class on July 28 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Teenagers
County considers 2nd phase cuts at special meeting July 27
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will hold a special budget workshop beginning at 1p.m. Monday, July 27 in the Council Hearing Room of the Legislative Building at 55
Community Foundation supports the Orcas Island School District in second year of Education Initiative
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation Updated July 24 at 3 p.m. The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) has authorized a grant of $10,000 from its Board discretionary fund to the Orcas Island School District
British Soccer Camp comes to Orcas Island
British Soccer camp,the largest provider of summer soccer camps in the country, is coming to Orcas Island, August 3-7 at Buck Park, offering programs for ages 4-15. All ability levels are welcome. Individual foot-skills, technical
Council considers more cuts and levy increase
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In a special meeting on July 22, members of the San Juan County Council heard the County Administrator and the County Auditor lay out the dimensions of
School District to advertise for architect for building bond
Post updated 4:25 a.m. July 23 The Orcas Island School District board has authorized District Superintendent Barbara Kline to advertise for an architect for the design of the District's building renovation. The scope of the
School board to make significant financial decisions this Thursday
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors met on Thursday, July 16 to review the proposed draft for the 2009 – 2010 General Fund, Associated Student Body (ASB) Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt
Council votes to require permits for street vending — law goes into effect July 24
Last week, the San Juan County Council approved an ordinance regulating street vendors in the county. The law states that its purpose "is to require vendors using public places in the County to obtain a
Letter to the Editor: What does high level of fire dept. service cost Orcas Island?
Recently, I was privy to a meeting of citizens ruminating the large expenditures of our fire department. Their concern seemed to be that the department's budget was far in excess of the rural level of
Letter to the Editor: PTSA urges support of Park and Recreation District
The Orcas PTSA Board urges you to sign the petition (available at locations described below) to put the formation of an Orcas Park & Recreation (taxing) District on the November ballot. San Juan Island has
Country Corner’s more intense development creates intense public discussion
Council Member Gene Knapp has repeatedly said that Orcas Islanders “are anything but apathetic,” and the last meeting regarding the proposed Country Corner LAMIRD on Monday, July 13 was a lively case in point
