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“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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County Auditor Releases 2011 Annual Report
From County Auditor Milene Henley San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley has announced the publication of an annual financial report for the County for fiscal year 2011. The County has always prepared an annual report for the State Auditor. That report consists of a number of statistical “schedules,” many of
Letter to the Editor: Community Fun Reigns at Solstice Parade
The sun smiled on all of us as we celebrated in the streets and on the Eastsound Village Green at the 14th Annual Solstice parade and celebration. Thank you everyone for sharing your music, dance. song and colorful, creative merrymaking. Thank you to our sponsor, San Juan County Parks and
Letter to the Editor: Ray’s Pharmacy Sign Stolen — Please Return
In an effort to improve the look and feel of historic Templin’s Center, all the signage around the building was removed to paint. One of the signs (the Main street sign) for Ray’s Pharmacy was stolen from our loading dock. We, as a family, are doing our best to help
Ninja Camp at The Funhouse Commons
July 2—August 31, 9 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Ninja Camp 2011 campers with Counselor Merrick Parnell. Recognizing that parents want to ensure their kids are safe, supervised, and engaged during the summer; but often don’t have a lot of money to pay for summer activities, The Funhouse Commons is offering
Sign up For Solid Waste System Email Alerts
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Public Works Department has set up an email news service to provide interested residents with the latest information about the upcoming changes in the solid waste system. Online sign-up is a simple one-step process at: https://www.co.san-juan.wa.us/mail/optin.aspx
Re-use and Recycle Party and Event Trash
By Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division Party goers, event planners, and other Zero Waste fans… Did you know you can now add paper cups to your commingled recyclables? They MUST have no liquid in them so drink it up or pour
Artists & Donors Teach Students How to “Pay it Forward”
Mathew Chasanoff, at left, with his kindergarten class, and their artwork. Artist Michelle DeLong is at far right, and donor Millie Vaccarella is next to Michelle By Janet Brownell, Orcas Island Education Foundation President Orcas artist Michelle DeLong helped Mathew Chasanoff's kindergarten class make a large collage/painting
Orcas Firefighters Douse Chicken Coop Fire
From Kevin K. O’Brien, Fire Chief/CEO, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:53 a.m. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded with eight apparatus and 14 emergency responders to the Hemlock neighborhood in Eastsound for the report of a structure fire. On location, Firefighters found a
Recycling Route Collection Starts in September
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager As part of San Juan County’s transition to a new recycling and solid waste handling system, beginning September 1, San Juan Sanitation, Inc. will provide recycling pickup service in addition to garbage pickup. San Juan Sanitation is the solid waste collection company
Triana’s Now On Orcas Issues!
Link to Triana's horoscopes is newest addition to Orcas Issues. Orcas Issues is pleased to announce that a link to Triana Elan's weekly horoscopes is now posted in our right-hand sidebar. Her horoscopes have long been an island favorite. Triana is a former islander and has been a
Orcas Students Find a Good Use for Tent Caterpillars!
Tent caterpillar infestation. Photo courtesy of Ronda Jones. The Orcas Middle School Science Club was looking for a good indicator of toxic accumulation in the recently completed constructed wetland in Eastsound. After trying a number of different kinds of traps for flying and aquatic insects, none of
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Made from Fireworks
By Sheriff Rob Nou On Saturday, June 16, 2012 at about 1:00 p.m. Sheriff deputies and Lopez Island firefighters were sent to a Cross Road address on a reported explosive device. An improvised device was located in the mailbox. The immediate area was evacuated and the roadway closed for nearly
Orcas Citizens Unite to Say “Money is not Speech”
Thursday June 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Public Library "Money Out of Politics" is a signature gathering effort on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas to put pressure on the San Juan County Council to pass a resolution saying, in short, that corporations are not people and money
Ray’s Pharmacy Turns 40 & Re-invigorates Downtown Shopping
By Margie Doyle A fresh coat of paint, a new juice/coffee bar, expanded Medicaid and managed care services – Ray’s Pharmacy is busy, and that’s good for business! Under the ownership of Rick and Marlace Hughes, both from long-time Orcas Island families, Ray's is celebrating 40 years in business this
Six Local Students to Represent OPALCO at Co-op Leadership Camp
Connar Smith, Marne’ Cook, Cameron Schuh, Paige Carlson, Joe O’Bryant and Me’Taire Kilpatrick-Boe will represent OPALCO at the Youth Rally leadership camp at the College of Idaho this summer. The OPALCO Board of Directors presented the Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program award to five high-school students representing three islands:
Canine Capers: What Happened to the Nanny Dog?
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
