Recent burglaries and break-ins on Orcas Island were the subject of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce “Business Essentials” meeting on Oct. 2.
October 6, 2009 10 a.m. A computer problem in the County Auditor’s office has halted the issuance of standard motor…
Break-ins run in cycles, Vierthaler says.
First step in pipeline carrying water from Crow Valley well to Dolphin Bay Road properties brought before council at public hearing.
Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center
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Marketing director Christopher Peacock said Rosario Resort & Spa was purchased by an Anacortes-based, family-owned investment and development group with deep roots in the San Juans. The group is slated to take over the resort on or around Oct. 30. `
Amy Windrope of the San Juan Initiative, announced on Thursday, Oct. 2, that the meetings planned at Orcas Landing at noon and at West Sound Thursday evening have been cancelled.
Barbara Kline, Orcas Island School District Superintendent and High School Principal, received word form the National Merit Scholarship Program that Eliana Blaine and Samantha Taylor have been designated as Commended Students.
LaVerne “Pinky” Miller was born on July 19, 1922 in LaMesa, Calif. and died on Sept. 16, 2008 at Orcas Loving Care Adult Family Home. He had Alzheimers’ disease for many years.
At 1:45 p.m., only 45 minutes after bidding began, the gavel came down and Rosario Resort was sold at auction for $5.45 million, plus the buyers’ fee. Laurie Cameron, executive director of the seller, Olympus Real Estate Partners, would not divulge the buyer’s name, but did say that the successful bidder is from the area, though not the islands, and loves Rosario.
Kitten season is over for the year, so this is your last chance to have your own ball of fur to love and see grow up. Siblings, Faith, Hope and Charity are wonderful combinations of Tortoiseshell and Tabby. Come check them out for yourself at the Orcas shelter on Mt. Baker Road any day 2 to 5 p.m. For more information 376-6777, or on the web at www.orcaspets.org. There are also four dogs and some great older cats.
The annual fall Clothing Bank sponsored by the Orcas Adventist Fellowship will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Orcas Christian School gym from noon to 4 p.m. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, along with outerwear and bedding, will be provided at no cost. Donations of gently used items are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the Orcas Christian School from Oct. 6 to 11. Contact Dawn Parnell at 376-4595 or OCS at 376-6683 with any questions.
