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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
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
