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Letter to the Editor: Heinmiller Has Great Background for OIFR Commission
-- from Coleen O’Brien -- I’m voting for Wes Heinmiller for the position of Orcas Island Fire Commissioner because he is a terrific fit for the position. He has knowledge of the fire department’s strengths
Peace Island to Present Advance Directives for End-of-Life Care
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. t Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor -- from Lori Polevoi, for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- Ross Fewing, director of the Center for Mission
Letter to Editor: Heinmiller a Solid Fire Commissioner Candidate
-- from Art Lange -- I am writing to recommend Wes Heinmiller to you as a candidate for Fire Commissioner. Wes is an accomplished business owner and an active member of our community. He is bright, energetic
From Our Gov’t Reps: Morris Lauds Improvements to State Route 20
New lighting and signal timing will reduce congestion, pollution -- from the Office of Rep. Jeff Morris -- WSDOT recently completed a series of improvements to State Route 20 between Anacortes and Burlington. Representative Jeff
FilmFest Review: “James White”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “James White”, directed by Josh Mond (“Best of Next”) Initially the Sundance award-winning film “James White” may seem to be a rite-of-passage film, interweaving James’ quotidian challenges
FilmFest Review: “Taxi”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “Taxi”, 2015 Golden Bear winner by banned director Panahi Surprisingly humorous and kindhearted, “Taxi” is the third film made by Jafar Panahi, the acclaimed Iranian director whose
Haynie, Jones Answer Election Questions
Orcas Issues asked the two candidates for the Orcas Park and Rescue District Position to answer some questions for our readers. Their responses follow: From left, Theresa Haynie and Deborah Jones meet the public
FilmFest Reviews: “Marshlands” and “45 Years”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “Marshlands”, Goya-award winning Spanish crime drama Orcas Island Film Festival continued its impressive line-up of award-winning foreign films with “Marshlands,” a 2014 Spanish release which won ten
Guest Opinion: Greene’s Departure from Rock Island a Wake-up Call
-- by Alex MacLeod -- The resignation of Mike Greene from OPALCO’S Rock Island Internet business should be a wake-up call for OPALCO’s membership and its board of directors. Greene was the founder and architect
FilmFest Review: “Rams”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “Rams”: “Rams” is set in a remote rural area of Iceland, directed by Grimur Hakonarson, winner of the Un Certain Regard price at this year’s Cannes Film
Film Fest Review: “The Assassin”
-- by Paula Treneer -- OIFF Film Review: “The Assassin” directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien: Orcas Island Film Fest continues Sunday and Monday at Random Howse, Sea View Theater and Orcas Center A well-attended
FilmFest Review: “Dheepan”
— by Paula Treneer — (Paula Treneer has been an avid film viewer and reviewer for film festivals in Seattle, Abu Dhabi and Berlin. She will review select films of the Orcas Island Film Festival
Library Adds Survey to Solicit Public Priorities
Oct. 15 Deadline for Online Surveys -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- The Library is inviting public feedback on its expansion project priorities via three surveys, which will be available by
Join Us for Orcas Island Green Drinks
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5-6:30 pm at Orcas Food Co-Op Commons -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Green Drinks is a social time for thriving and resilient Island community builders. We provide refreshments & snacks ~ Donations
Guest Opinion: Overturn Citizens United
-- from David Turnoy -- Billions of dollars in campaign donations are destroying our democracy. Donald Trump proudly admits donating to both major parties so that when he wants a favor, all he has to
