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Doing Absolutely Nothing – When Less is More
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- At the end of each coaching session, I ask my clients: “What’s the big take away from our time together?” My client Dan responded with: “Well, my big take away
Chamber of Commerce Awards Honor Community “Doers”
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce held its 2017 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26. Besides the usual good food, mingling, door prizes, and information on what’s
Letter to Editor | Yes for Bond and Levy
-- from Hilary Canty -- I hope you will join me to vote Yes for both the bond and levy for the school district. Investing in our schools is a solid investment in the future
Letter to Editor | Vote: This Vital Election is Not a Snoozer
-- from Joe Thoron -- In our house, ballots arrive in the mail and then quickly get buried under other papers, library books, and unfinished homework. The current election might feel like a snoozer, but
Letter to Editor | Investing in the Future
-- from Leah Cardinell -- I am writing this letter, first and foremost, as an appreciative alumnus of Orcas Island School District. As a little kid, I was always proud to tell people where I
Dreams: Worry or Wonder?
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- Anxiety is a response to life without control. It also is the response to dreams and imaginings within which we lack control. Worrying is a form of dreaming, isn’t it?
Orcas Island Film Festival Recap: “Visages Villages (Faces/Places)
-- a review by Paula Treneer -- from the film "Visages Villages" Released at Cannes last spring to international acclaim, "Visages Villages" by French director Agnes Varda is a glimpse of a celebrated
Letter to Editor | School Bond Will Make Essential Repairs, Improvements
-- from Kristen Wilson -- By now you should have your ballot in hand. I am writing to urge the community to approve the upcoming school bond and levy. Both make essential improvements to school
OIFF Recap: “The Other Side of Hope”
a review by Jule Treneer Khaled, Syrian refuge, roams the streets looking for hope and his sister There is a game I like to play whenever I watch an Aki Kaurismäki film. At
Letter to Editor | Join Us In Supporting Bond, Levy
-- from Dr. Camille Fleming & John Fleming -- While my husband would like to talk about the bond addressing aging building infrastructure and bone-jarring rip-the-bumper-off-our-van trips through the high school parking lot, I would rather
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on School Bond and Levy
-- from Lisa Byers -- The school board has put forward a bond that will address the remaining major renovation needs on campus. This makes me happy. I think it was wise for the school
Letter to Editor | Ayers Withdraws Candidacy, Supports Guss
-- from Greg Ayers -- Because of my interest in supporting the Port and our community, I decided to become a candidate for the Port of Orcas Commissioner #2 position. I was under the impression
Letter to Editor | It’s Optimal Time to Support Bond, Levy
-- from Senator Kevin Ranker, parent -- When I write to the paper it is often to keep you up to date on decisions being made in Olympia. Today I want to discuss an important
Letter to Editor | Join Me in Supporting School Bond, Levy
-- from Betty Corbett -- While my direct student involvement was several years ago, I strongly believe we need to support our children and our public school. I ask you to join me in a
Letter to Editor | Re-elect Barbara Bedell, Fire Commissioner
-- from Norm & Christy Zimlich -- The upcoming November 7, 2017 election will include two candidates competing for Orcas Fire Commissioner #3, the position which has been held by Barbara Bedell since her 2009
