Here’s a thought…
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
Guest Opinion: A Common Sense Approach to Health
By Joe Gaydos and Jonathan White Joe Gaydos is the director of SeaDoc Society, a member of the Puget Sound Partnership Science Team, and a governor-appointed member of the Northwest Straits Commission. Jonathan White is
Orcas Island Prevention Partnership 10th Anniversary Dinner Canceled
The Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Annual Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for May 27, was canceled May 24 due to insufficient ticket sales. The following article by Marta Nielson, Director of the OIPP Community Coalition was
Guest Opinion: First Response Fire Solutions Needed on Orcas Island
By Barry Neville Presentation at Eastsound Fire Hall May 19 In years past our island community was more keenly alert to fire and each able-bodied neighbor quickly responded to any hint of a threat. Most
Singing Each Others Songs: Catherine Pederson’s Remarks
Catherine Pederson retired as the Founding Director of the Orcas Choral Society last weekend. The following are her remarks on May 8 and 9, 2010 at the receptions following the Orcas Choral Society's Spring Concerts
Guest Opinion: Schools’ Site Council Survey Results
By Kyle Freeman - OISD Elementary/Middle School Principal Bob Connell - Parent In an effort to improve the Orcas Island public schools, the Site Council representing the Orcas Island Elementary, Middle, and High schools gathered
Letter to the Editor: Join Library Board Meeting
Please join us on Monday, May 10th at 9AM in the library conference room. One of the items on the agenda is the Orcas Island Library Long-Range Plan. We'd love to have you hear what is happening at
Letter to the Editor: Money Lost on Gas & Oil Consumption
According to the May 3rd New York TImes, the best estimate for the financial cost of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is between 2 billion and 8 billion dollars (but who really knows, the only
Letter to the Editor: Thank You From the Sare Family
It's been said it takes a community to raise a child but I don't think it says in return that a child will touch the hearts of the community. Our community was a huge part
Guest Opinion: Friends’ Appeal Seeks Wildlife Conservation Along With Public Facilities
By Stephanie Buffum Field As an island community, we depend on barge landings, transfer stations, schools, water treatment systems and other essential public facilities. Friends of the San Juans [FRIENDS} thinks that we can and
Letter to the Editor: Maple Rock Farm’s Open House this Saturday
Please join us at Maple Rock Farm Saturday April 24th for our annual plant sale and Open House. We have a Huge selection of vegetable and flower starts that are guaranteed to perform well in
Guest Opinion: Motorists Share the Road with Cyclists
By Judy Packard Motorists it is your responsibility to Share the Road with cyclists and other vehicles on the roadway. Tips for motorists: Motorists and bicyclists in Washington have exactly the same rights, rules and
Review: The Wanderers Wander to Orcas Again — and Sing Our Hearts Out
Contributed by S. Jaen Black Last night's concert at the Grange -- the Wanderers and Tom Rawson -- proved to be a sweet, sweet night of musical history, charming musicians, and a true hootenanny. It
Letter to the Editor: Join Crossroads Conversation on Unconscious Mental Habits this Sunday
Do you think you know your own mind? Do you believe that your judgments, decisions and beliefs are products of your conscious, rational thought processes? Do you realize that everyone has unconscious biases? Dr. Anthony Greenwald
Guest Opinion: How Much Science Do We Really Need?
By Jonathan White and Joe Gaydos While driving home from a recent storm water workshop, a friend asked, “Is run-off from my small property really making its way to the ocean and causing damage? My
