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Marine Resources Committee issues mapping bid — Aug. 19 meeting to discuss salmon restoration, CAO and outreach
The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) issued a Request for Proposals for Feeder Bluff Mapping throughout county islands on Aug. 13. The MRC will receive statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified contractors
EPRC explores LAMIRD's County-Sewer District Conundrum at Country Corner
Next Country Corner LAMIRD meeting on Monday, Aug. 17. In discussion of the proposed Country Corner LAMIRD designation on Aug. 6, EPRC members rehashed the incompatible mandates of county law and sewer district directives,
County mapping information now online
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Public workshops on use to be held Aug. 20 and 28 Last week, the San Juan County Public Works Department announced Polaris and its first Internet mapping application called
Tax increase would fund established positions and programs
Part of the San Juan County Council's [intlink id="raise-property-taxes-the-public-weighs-in-at-town-hall" type="post"]resolution approving placing a property tax increase[/intlink] measure on the November ballot (see previous article) specifies that certain positions and services in the County budget be
Water agreement holds up Deer Harbor Fire Station
Teri Williams of Permit Resources consulting firm advised the Orcas Fire Department at its public meeting on Aug. 11 that “We should have a building permit soon, contingent on signing this [water users] agreement.” Williams’
Mt. Baker Cemetery now owned by Woodlawn Cemetery District
The San Juan County Cemetery District #2, better known as Woodlawn Cemetery on Orcas Island, has expanded to include Mt. Baker Cemetery in Eastsound. On August 5, Fred and Peggy Nichol turned over operation of the
Fire Dept extends bid submission deadline
The Orcas Fire Department Board of Commissions have decided to extend the deadline for contractors to submit bids for the construction of the new Deer Harbor Station. After a walk-through on Aug. 11, the eight
Henry "Duff" Andrews' Response to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire Commissioner Candidates
Candidates for Fire Commissioner position #2 were asked the following questions. They were asked to keep within 100 words in their responses, or a total of 600 words for all questions. Candidate [intlink id=”clyde-dukes-respose-to-orcas-issues-questions-for-fire-district-commissioner-candidates”
Clyde Duke's Response to Orcas Issues Questions for Fire District Commissioner Candidates
Candidates for Fire Commissioner position #2 were asked the following questions. They were asked to keep within 100 words in their responses, or a total of 600 words for all questions. [intlink id=”henry-duff-andrews-response-to-orcas-issues-questions-for-fire-commissioner-candidates” type=”post”]Candidate
Summer fun heats up with council decisions, tours, classes and music festivals
Sunday, Aug 9 Music in the Park –from 6 to 8 p.m. Free for all. Monday, August 10 Summer Day Camp for 3-6 year olds begins, to run through the week. To register visit www.orcasrec.org,
Letter to the Editor: Town Hall Lacked Focus on Compliance or Vision
Comments about Town Hall meeting Aug 6, 2009 I attended the Town hall meeting on Thursday August 6, where the first hour of the meeting dealt with ways to increase the shortfall of needed revenues
Critical Areas Ordinance: Frustration with Murky Law-making Voiced at Town Hall
The citizens committee involvement in a potentially life-changing county ordinance was completed in April. Or was it? Advisors and the public voiced their dismay with the process at the Orcas Island Town Hall meeting
Straw poll shows public split closely over tax proposal
Contributed by Richard Fralick Levy Lid Lift Straw Vote Results When: August 6, 2009 Where: Orcas Island Fire Hall Who: Citizens who gathered for a Town Hall Meeting with Orcas Island Council Members, Auditor and
Raise Property Taxes? The Public Weighs In at Town Hall
“We have a decision to make on Aug. 11 as to whether or not the council is going to propose bringing a tax measure before the public” said County Council Member Richard Fralick at
Guest Opinion – Public School Deserves All Islanders' Support
We are at a crossroads as a school district and a community. Through a “perfect storm” of declining enrollment, the economic downturn, chronic state underfunding of our public schools and, yes, past instances of
Country Corner LAMIRD meeting Aug. 17
Public Comment on the Proposed Country Corner Activity Center will be taken at a public meeting on Aug. 17. The Activity Center was formerly part of the Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRD)
