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HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Letter to Editor | Keep the School Music Room
-- from Music Advocacy Group -- The reduced scope of the 2017 School Construction Bond has relegated the Multi-purpose/Music Room to the ‘Alternate’ category, in are-prioritized list of projects for a new bid package. There is a serious possibility that the Multi-purpose/Music Room may be dropped. The School Board will
12th Annual Jazzin’ Christmas Classics Coming to Emmanuel
Friday, December 28, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Music at Emmanuel presents the twelfth annual Yuletide Baroque: Jazzin' with the Classics for Christmas, featuring special guest soprano Terri Richter from Los Angeles, jazz flutist, pianist, and clarinetist Martin Lund, classical flutist Jeffrey Cohan and virtuoso
Vessels and Terminals Report in WSDOT Gray Notebook
-- from Washington State Ferries -- WSF is one of the main features in the 71st edition of WSDOT's Gray Notebook, an agency tool that provides quarterly performance information for all divisions across WSDOT. The issue includes annual articles focusing on asset management, tracking the progress of maintenance, preservation and improvements at
Sheriff’s Report | December 5 – 11, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- December 5, 201818-009148 Accident-NonInj 08:23:15 12/05/18 A Deputy responded to a one car non injury accident on San Juan Island. There were no injuries and very minor damage to the car and a mailbox. Accident report completed. 18-009158 Traffic Stop 11:57:49 12/05/18
OPALCO Credit Checks Soon to be Mailed
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- In December, capital credit checks will be sent out to members who were active in 1993, plus some from 1994 as OPALCO continues to smooth its 25-year cycle for capital credit distributions. Capital credit allocations represent members’ equity in the Co-op. Each year,
Guest Opinion | More Military Control Over Land-Use?
-- from David Turnoy -- Recently Rhea Miller of Lopez Island wrote a guest column in The Sounder which also appeared in Orcas Issues. In this column she spoke of the growing effort of the military to operate in our communities and the promotion of this idea by the Washington
Orcas Landing: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wall
-- from Stephanie Connor for San Juan Public Works -- That’s right folks, a milestone has been reached! The Main Wall at Orcas Landing is complete, and it only took 9 days to construct the wall extension. Once the next phase of the utility relocation effort has advanced, contractor and
School Construction Bond Update
-- from Orcas Island School Board -- On Monday of last week, the School Board opened submitted bids for the 2017 Bond Project. The District received three bids from the following General Contractors: Tiger, Dawson, and Faber Construction. All three bids were in excess of the cost estimates and the
Guest Opinion | Please Help Save Indian Island
-- from David Turnoy -- Just over a week ago, Russel Barsh of Kwiaht posted comments about the draft RMP plan which includes Indian Island. The BLM is planning changes that would degrade the island, opening it up to more tourism when in fact tourism was not the reason that
Inslee’s Budget Takes Big Steps to Save Orca, Salmon
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- It’s difficult to imagine a Washington without orcas or salmon. These species are part of the cultural identity, fishing economy and tourism industry of our region. But both Washington’s Southern Resident orcas and salmon are facing a dismal fate. More than a century of
WSF Says High Winds May Delay Ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The National Weather Service is forecasting high winds throughout the region on Friday, Dec. 14. This storm could bring sustained wind speeds of up to 30 mph with 60 mph gusts in some areas of Western Washington. Safety is Washington State Ferries’ number one
With Sitework Underway, New Hurdle for April’s Grove
-- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL -- In mid-November site work began on April’s Grove, OPAL’s planned 45-home rental neighborhood, when Island Excavating began clearing brush and felling trees. The crew is working carefully to remove trees where buildings will be constructed, while maintaining the “preserve and protect” areas surrounding
Notice of Special School Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 18, 2 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria — from Orcas Island School Board — Orcas Island School Board will meet in a special meeting on Tuesday, December 18. The 2 p.m. meeting in the school cafeteria will address the opening of re-bids for the next phase of 2017 Bond/Levy
Weather Watch Issued for Winds
-- from National Weather Service -- The National Weather Service in Seattle has Issued a High WindWatch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Fridayevening. a Wind Advisory remains in effect until Noon today. * Wind, South Wind 25 to 35 MPH with Gusts of 45 to 55 MPHthrough
Lions Santa Ship Brings Holiday Joy to the Pacific Northwest
Sunday, December 16, 12 - 1 p.m., Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions -- In parts of the world, Santa arrives by sleigh, slides down chimneys or walks through front doors. But for people living in small island communities in the Pacific Northwest, access to the
Larsen Votes for Farm Bill to Address Hunger
-- from Amanda Munger for Rick Larsen's Office -- WASHINGTON, D.C. –Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement after voting for the Farm Bill, which would support Washington’s Second Congressional District: “The final Farm Bill addresses some of the concerns I raised regarding the House Farm Bill in May. Nearly
