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Letter to the Editor: Thank You from the Orcas Island Lions
The 4th has come to an end and the Orcas Island Lions Club would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s fundraiser, the Annual Salmon BBQ. This year while the numbers were down
Letter to the Editor: Silent Seas or Broader Buffers
Sleepwalking Towards Silent Seas Islanders who use well water know that a small plumbing fault, such as a running toilet, left unattended for long enough can run a well dry. Wells near the shoreline can
Rescue Oil Spill Tug Protects Straits of Juan de Fuca
From State Senator Kevin Ranker's Office Thanks to concerned and sustained prevention efforts at the state level, there hasn't yet been a major oil spill in Puget Sound. State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, says
Letter to the Editor: Voluntary Recycling Contribution
My husband and I have been recycling since the mid sixties without ever paying a cent to do so. We have been pleased to see the scope of recycling expand as it has over the
Guest Opinion: Recycling of School Demolition Materials
By the "Yes for Schools" Committee The builder of both the 1980’s school campus project and the High School, George Larson, has raised twovalid questions: how will the removal of materials be handled and would
Letter to the Editor: School Volunteers’ Contributions Are Countless
The Orcas Island School District is fortunate to have a large group of volunteers who support our students in many ways. Volunteers help students with Senior Projects, drive on fieldtrips, run fundraisers, work with individual
Letter to the Editor: Best Solstice Parade EVER!
I believe that we have attended every "Solstice Parade” in Eastsound. This year was the very best ever! It was a fun “event.” I heard folks on the street making comment about the Parade. We
What Old Men Want: A Review of “The Sunshine Boys”
Contributed by Jennifer Brennock Orcas Island may be the only place where a community theater experience can include a tiered audience seat with two dogs behind you sighing and breathing on your neck.
Letter to the Editor: Vote YES for Schools
Throughout the community we have heard comments such as, “the school hasn’t taken care of their buildings in the past, what says they will now” or “there’s too much fluff in the bond, does OISD
Guest Opinion: Education Initiative Achieving Great Outcomes
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation and Janet Brownell, President of the Orcas Island Education Foundation In 2008, the Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Education Foundation made an audacious
Editorial: A Perfect Day as described by Two Writers
I never thought being busy was a measure of personal worth -- it's just that it's all so INTERESTING and my curiosity is aroused. These days, when people ask, "How are you?" my spontaneous response
Letter to the Editor: Incoming PTSA Officers & Retiring Officers and Teachers
I'm very pleased to announce the newly-elected PTSA Board of Officers: Holly King (President), Kristen Wilson (Vice President), Vicki Vandermay (Co-Secretary), Rita Bailey (Co-Secretary), Bob Connell (Treasurer), Michelle Kostechko (Membership/Volunteer Coordinator), Jennifer Pietsch (Activity Coordinator) and
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Readiness to Learn thanks United Way
Readiness to Learn/Orcas Island School District is a program whose state-funded mandate is to serve school-children in grades K-12 and their families, doing anything and everything they can to help students be “Ready to Learn”
Letter to the Editor: Responsible Citizens Build Schools
Several years ago, I giggled when I came across Mark Twain’s famous quote regarding school boards. At the time, it seemed apropos: “God made the idiot for practice, and then He made the school board.”
Letter to the Editor: Reconsider Passing the School Bond
Dear Community, I am lucky enough to have attended Orcas Island Public Schools ever since I was in Pam Jenkins’ kindergarten class. As a senior now, I am thankful for the education and experience that
