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Letter to the Editor: Tracers is Theatre
I just returned home from the Theatre. I can’t often say that. Not that I don’t go to the theatre often. I have been going to, creating, performing in, writing for, teaching, etc., theatre all
Guest Column: Tracers Gets — and Deserves — Standing Ovations
By Robin DiGeorgio This play provides strong medicine for we attendees… War is never pretty regardless of what war it may be and the Vietnam War was no exception. Each of the eight actors in
Letter to the Editor: GMO-Free County Now a Reality!
We did it!!! GMO-Free San Juan County is now a reality! I would like to thank all of the people who helped make this a reality; financial contributors, signature gatherers, event sponsors, our calling team,
Letter to the Editor: On Orcas, Every Day is Philanthropy Day
To the editor- Orcas is truly a remarkable place to call home. Neighbors helping neighbors is our credo. When one struggles, several others step forward to lend a hand. We have developed a strong network
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Those Who Raise Coal Concerns
Dear Editor, On November 3rd, approximately 450 citizens attended the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) scoping hearing - an unprecedented number for one day of environmental action in our community. Together we stood up to protect
Tracers: Where Have All the Young Men Gone?
Andy Martin as Dinky Dau, left, and Kevin Doyle as Baby San, converse -- or hold separate monologues -- in a card game. By Margie Doyle It's important to bear in mind that
Letter to Editor: Much to Be Thankful for In Charter Review Results
Thank you to everyone who supported the Charter amendments. These changes will result in better and more responsive government for our county. It is particularly gratifying that Proposition 3 passed with such an overwhelming majority,
Guest Opinion: A Bold Step in the Right Direction
By Madie Murray By a very respectable margin, voters chose to make the Islands in San Juan County a GMO-free zone, reassuring the fact that all foods grown on our islands will truly be organic
Letter to the Editor: Food Bank Drive is Proving Fruitful
Our sincere thanks to all who have given and continue to give to the current Orcas Island Food Bank drive. This drive, that extends to the end of the year, enables us to meet our
Guest Column: County Auditor Has Cause to Smile
How Are We Doing? A quarterly review of County Finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley Third quarter 2012 I’m not known as an optimist. I’m not a pessimist, really – I just prefer to
Guest Column: Senator Rankin Thanks His Supporters
State Senator Kevin Ranker By Kevin Ranker I want to begin this final day by thanking each of you. Each of you who knocked on doors, attended events, made phone calls, gave your
Letter to the Editor: Orcas NoCoalition Marks Red-Letter Day
The Orcas No Coalition contingent at Friday Harbor's scoping meeting on Saturday. Photo courtesy Donna Riordan Yesterday—Saturday—was absolutely FABULOUS day from beginning to end. Yesterday—Saturday—was absolutely FABULOUS day from beginning to end. The
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Recycling Updates its Proposal
Orcas Recycling Services gives thanks for all our community supporters and partners. Together with you, we have planned extensively for a locally owned and well-managed Orcas Solid Waste Transfer Station that will be sustainable, with
Letter to the Editor: Windermere and Readiness to Learn Address Homelessness
Readiness to Learn Thanks Windermere Readiness to Learn is a K-12 program that has been on Orcas Island for about 12 years. It uniquely serves Orcas Island students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and their
Letter to the Editor: Jillery Employs the Disabled to Make Community Stronger
October was Americans with Disabilities Awareness month. Washington Vocational Services - the non-profit advocate for adults with disabilities on Orcas and throughout western Washington and Alaska - would like to acknowledge an exceptional employer on
