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Letter to the Editor | Laughter Makes It All Worthwhile
-- from Didier Gincig -- Thank you Orcas Island community for your strong support for our Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory play. Full house lively audiences were an important component; hearing a room full
Representative Larsen Statement on Republican Tax Plan
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement on Nov. 16 after voting no on the House Republican tax plan: “The House Republican tax plan
Flotsam and Jetsam: Pack a Battery Pack
-- by Maurice Austin -- Pulled into the Anacortes ferry line today and on the stroll to the little boys’ room I noticed a pretty yellow Cadillac with its hood popped open. I strolled up
Letter to Editor | There’s Much to Learn About Creating a Hospital District
-- from Hilary Canty, Orcas Community Foundation -- Access to medical care is key to a healthy community. Orcas will vote on a Public Hospital District (PHD) in April of 2018. There is a great
Letter to Editor | Support for UW Medical Center
-- from Penny Buttke -- As we approach this season of gratitude, high on my list is living in a community that has forward thinking residents who have stepped up to achieve the unique goal
Letter to Editor | Waking a Patriot
-- from Alex Tamayo-Wolf -- Our family would like to thank the Orcas Island Christian School for a memorable Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony last Friday. With many veterans, POWs, and Purple Heart recipients in
Letter to the Editor: School Observes Veterans Day
-- from Tom and Karen Ritter -- A tribute to the military veterans of the United States of America was conducted on Thursday November 9th at Orcas Island Public School. This special event has been
Guest Opinion: Public School Employees Union Seeks Wage Support
-- from members of the Orcas Island Chapter of Public Employees Union-- Thank you Orcas Island Community for passing the OISD Bond and Levy, this will provide funding for necessary school improvements! The Orcas chapter
Letter to the Editor: Island Inspiration All-Stars Shine at the Seaview
-- from Pat Littlewood, updated at 9 p.m.-- Once again Anthony the Dancer has produced a splendid dance concert with his All-Star cast of professionally trained dancers, Hailey Averna, Gail Bulletset, Charles Dalton, Jessica Kruger,
Letter to Editor | Orcas Family Health in Need of Funds
-- from Aaimee Johnson, Orcas Family Health Center Manager -- Our Board at Orcas Family Health Center recently mailed a fundraising letter to our patients. This letter is an appeal to help solve a financial dilemma
Guest Opinion: Beyond the Eastsound Vision Survey
-- by B. Sadie Bailey -- I just took the Eastsound Vision survey on Saturday, November 4, a day before the Nov. 5 deadline; primarily because, as a gardener, I had no large chunk of
Letter to Editor | Mail Your Ballot by Monday
-- from San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney/Coroner -- About 13,000 ballots were mailed to county voters almost two weeks ago. As of Friday morning (Nov. 3) only 25 percent (about 3,200) of the ballot envelopes
Have You Taken the Eastsound Vision Survey Yet?
--from Paul Kamin -- Sunday November 5th is the last day that Orcas residents have to take or complete the online survey that is posted at EastsoundVision.com. The survey is an initiative of the volunteer
Letter to Editor | Volunteer Coaches Make It Possible
-- from Orcas Park and Rec -- Orcas Island Park and Recreation District would like to thank the volunteers for this fall season. Our volunteers dedicated their time throughout the season to spend time with
Editorial: Local Pride Requires Local Support of Schools
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Chamber of Commerce got it right when it honored three local businessmen with the Community Service Award for 2017. Tony Ghazel, Scott Lancaster and Chris Sutton all have island
