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Letter to the Editor: Remington Brings Integrity to Fire Commission
-- from Michael Durland -- I have lived on Orcas for over 30 years and have seen the antics of a Fire Department out of control spending money building million dollar buildings and covering up
Letter to the Editor: Remington’s Experience & Dedication Commendable
--- by Sara Williams -- It is the difference in perspective between candidates Wes Heinmiller and Julie Remington that is apt to determine the future direction that the fire commission will take with regard to
Guest Editorial: A Solution to the Split-Zone Dilemma
--by John M. Campbell -- Exhibit depicting aerial view of split zoning ( red line)at the corner of North Beach Road and Mt. Baker Road To: San Juan County Council, EPRC, Port of
Guest Opinion: Enriching Island Life with Song
-- from Lynn Baker for the Orcas Choral Society -- Young and old. Professional and amateur. Every week, 58 islanders gather at the Orcas Center to sing their hearts out in the Orcas Choral Society.
Be a Friend of the Orcas Island Library
-- from the Friends of the Orcas Island Library -- You may have noticed things are changing around The Library. But not really. On November 10th, 1731 ten men plunked down 40 shillings (about $10
Guest Opinion: WSF Option to Increase Long-term Reservations Challenged
-- by Alex MacLeod -- Washington State Ferries held the last of its public meetings on the status of the reservation system on Shaw Thursday evening, and the message delivered -- the same as what
Letter to Editor: Jones Will Work Hard as Parks Commissioner
-- from Alyson Stephens -- Please join me in voting for Deborah Jones for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioner. I have known Deb for many years and appreciate her many talents and her generous spirit.
Letter to the Editor: Heinmiller Will Bring OIFD to Higher Level
-- from Barry Neville -- I believe Wes Heinmiller posses the conviction, skill sets and grasp of priorities, necessary to supervise and lead our OIFD to new levels of superiority. As District 2 Fire Commissioner.
Letter to Editor: Heinmiller More than Prepared for Fire Commission
-- from Marla Johns -- This letter is written in a resounding and unwavering support for Wes Heinmiller as Fire Commissioner. I have had the privilege to watch Wes over the past few years as
Letter to the Editor: The Lions Roar
-- by Jim Biddick -- The end of summer marks the end of a busy fundraising season for the Orcas Island Lions Club. This letter is to thank the community, sponsors and volunteers that helped
Guest Opinion: The Most Important Thing is to Vote
-- by Theresa Haynie -- Election day is looming, now only days away. On Orcas Island, we have the usual well-qualified candidates running for various unpaid commissioner seats. Fittingly, the most heated contest is that
Clever Cow Warms Up The Menu
-- by April Pollock, Manager -- What goes better together than delicious tomato soup and a gooey grilled cheese sandwich on a chilly Autumn day! The delicious ice cream is still flying out
Letter to the Editor: Remington Well-Qualified for Fire Commissioner
-- by Tom Averna -- I am endorsing Julie Remington for the Fire Commissioner's position in the upcoming election. Julie is the ONLY candidate with real world fire department experience. She knows how the fire
Sports Bring Us Together
-- by Justin Paulsen for the Boosters Club--- Cheerleaders at the Saturday game on Lopez Something very unique is happening in our little sports world today. This morning, the Lady Vikings Volleyball team
Letter to the Editor: Petitions to Get Big Money Out of Politics
-- by David Turnoy -- Thanks to the community for your interest in the campaign to get big money out of politics. A number of people contacted me for petitions, and they are now
