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Letter to the Editor: Diverse opinions should be respected
Dear Editor I like living in this country. How incredible it is that we as citizens have the right to participate in the way our government is being run. Many global citizens do not have
EPRC addresses beach trail, Country Corner LAMIRD, Madrona Point access, and Town Crier at recent meeting
At their regular monthly meeting on June 4, Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) members Gulliver Rankin, Bob Connell, and Audrey Moreland discussed plans to advance the priorities the full committee has established this year. County
Council signs 4-year contract with labor union
After six months of difficult negotiations, the San Juan County Council has signed a four- year contract agreement with employees union, local 49 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The
Councilman Fralick Warns of Costs of Delay
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the San Juan Council meeting this week, budget committee chair Richard Fralick distributed a chart that shows the potential cost of delaying County budget cuts in human
Council cuts deeper – department heads protest – reorganization planned
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Faced with a projected revenue shortfall of $1 million to $1.5 million dollars this year, the San Juan County Council ordered County Administrator Pete rose to prepare a
Orcas Elections – School and Fire Districts face challengers
As of last Friday, June 4, candidates filed for election in the Orcas Island School District and the Orcas Island Fire Commission races. Three positions are open on the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board
Labyrinths, concerts, monologues and benefits — and meetings too
Sunday June 7 Emmanuel Parish invites the public to participate in its Labyrinth on the Lawn from 9-Noon at the Emmanuel Parish Green in Eastsound. Eastsound Off-Leash Dog Area monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Basic
Taxing district, stipend cuts, building closures suggested in school budget workshop
Last month, Superintendent Kline had the onerous task of presenting a Minimum Education Plan which called for the reduction of about 8 full time equivalent (FTE) staff in order to make up the near-$500,000
Kevin Ranker issues comprehensive report of legislative session
From Kevin Ranker LEGISLATION I’m excited to report that during this session we were able to secure passage of most of my top priority bills and several other pieces of legislation that I co-sponsored.
County Budget Cuts will be Significant, Changes may be Structural
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager County Auditor Milene Henley ran through variations on six different budgeting scenarios for the County Council on Friday, June 5. Each scenario began with an immediate $1 million
Letter to the Editor: Island Rec has benefited island kids year-round for 15 years
"Mom, there's nothing to do on Orcas in the summer!" is a complaint that should be heard less and less this year. The Orcas Island Summer Recreation Program was founded in order to bring a
Special Three-day Filing Period To be held June 10, 11 & 12, 2009
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Port of Orcas, Eastsound Sewer District Commissioner slots still open A special three day filing period will be held in accordance with RCW 29A.24.171 for the offices listed
Mikey in the lead for Eastound mayor — polls close July 4
Mikey the Golden Retriever continues to lead in the sales (that is, polls) in the Eastsound Mayoral Election, brought to islanders by the Orcas Island Children's House. Dale Heisinger, Board President o f
Our man in Olympia: Ranker reports at legislative session's enc
Dear Neighbors, On April 26 we adjourned the 2009 legislative session, my first as your state senator. I came to this legislative session with several priorities - a few pieces of legislation, an intense focus
Call For Action: Save Orcas Island Recreation Program Funding
Didier Gincig, Coordinator, Orcas Island Recreation Program, was informed today, June 4, that the county is considering cutting funding (currently $10,000, down from $16,500) for the Orcas Island Recreation Program. He issued the following call
Council to review budget cuts this Friday afternoon — to meet with legislators in the morning
The San Juan County Council will spend Friday, June 5 in a special session, meeting with 40th District Representatives Dan Quall and Jeff Morris to discuss its legislative concerns and priorities - ranging from concerns
