Notes from the Island — Sept. 1

• Students in the San Juan Island School District return to school today. Here’s a quick look at the year ahead from the perspective of District Superintendent Fred Woods.
• Spring Street International School students returned to the classroom yesterday. This year’s classes include students from seven countries outside the United States — Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Rwanda, and Ukraine.
• The Family Resource Center has free back-to-school kits for families who could use a little help with supplies. Call 360-378-5246 to learn more.
• The Town of Friday Harbor has issued a second micro-survey related to the development of its Housing Action Plan and they’re looking for community input.
• San Juan County Public Works will finish up culvert repairs on Beaverton Valley Road between Egg Lake and Boyce roads tomorrow morning through the late afternoon. Beaverton Valley will be reduced to one lane during that time.
• Here are the week’s specials from Market Place and Kings.

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