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Guest Opinion: Data on the School Bond Measure
By Janet Knowles (Please see editorial note below, following this opinion) Bond Transparency This Bond proposal is huge in good times, but inconceivable in hard economic ones. In my experience as a school Business Manager
Letter to the Editor: Joys of a “Staycation”
It seems it's only when friends or family show up that I think to do the "touristy" things. One adventure I'd missed since moving here was to go on a whale watch trip. I booked
Letter to the Editor: Book Exchange a Success!
On June 26th the first community Homeschool Book Exchange was held at the public library. Participants were encouraged to bring items that were gently used and recycle them for materials they were seeking for next
Guest Opinion: Why Vote to Raise Taxes in a Terrible Economy?
By Norm Stamper Having spent three and a half decades in law enforcement, I have some thoughts about what makes for a safe, prosperous and healthy community. It starts, not surprisingly, with family: Every child
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All for a Great Parade!
To all of our kids, teachers, parents, graduates and friends: A huge round of thanks to you all for helping to make this a memorable Parade. You did a great job of showing
Letter to the Editor: Lopezians Want Park As It Is
Dear Editors, Stan Matthews sent you an email with an attachment of a News Release from San Juan County called "Return the Grants for Odlin Park Improvements?" What they failed to tell you is why so
Letter to the Editor: Library Board Welcomes Summer Visitors
Part of the fun of being on vacation is having the opportunity to discover new places and participating in everyday local events. With this in mind, the Orcas Island Library Board would like to invite summer visitors to
Guest Opinion: The Cost of Waiting on the School Bond
Printed July 7, 2010 Reprinted upon request By Joe Cohen While attending the 4th of July parade on Saturday I stopped at the school bond booth – and had a lively discussion with a host of
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
