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“Usually, terrible things that are done with the excuse that progress requires them are not really progress at all, but just terrible things.”

RUSSELL BAKER

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Editorial: Love to think, talk, read, reflect? Come to the Book Lovers Fair today!

Lin McNulty2009-11-01T10:12:20-08:00November 1st, 2009|

The harvest is here, the wind is blowing autumn leaves from the trees, a new season is beginning and today, November 1, begins the celebration of indoor pleasures and parties with the Book Lovers Fair,

Letter to the Editor: Harry Patton Salutes U.S. Navy Day

Lin McNulty2009-10-27T11:34:59-07:00October 27th, 2009|

To: All naval commands--all ships at sea. From: Ensign (Senior Grade) 'Paddles' Patton, C.O. CINCPACORC (Forward Area). Subject: Reinstituting U. S. Navy Day Honors. Priority: FLASH message. Security Classification: DBR - (Destroy Before Reading). This

Letter to the Editor: Support Ghazel as Hands-on School Board Member

Lin McNulty2009-10-27T08:54:17-07:00October 27th, 2009|

Please join us in voting for Tony Ghazel to continue serving on the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors. Tony has served our children and the school district extremely well these past 5 years.

Letter to the Editor: Sutton a sophisticated and knowledgeable candidate

Lin McNulty2009-10-26T11:03:09-07:00October 26th, 2009|

Dear Editor, I heartily endorse Chris Sutton as a candidate for the School Board. Chris brings considerable experience in technology and business, a great educational background at Orcas High School where he graduated at the top of

Letter to the Editor: Eastsound Planning to look at proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance on Nov. 5

Lin McNulty2009-10-26T10:39:39-07:00October 26th, 2009|

At our next meeting, November 5th at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center, the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will be looking at how the proposed new Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), designed to protect

A Song In Our Hearts… and Tarts!

Lin McNulty2009-10-26T10:23:42-07:00October 26th, 2009|

A Benefit Concert for Orcas Middle & High School Music Program With Sharon Abreu & Friends By Marian O’Brien “I believe that band is not merely an elective, but a course that teaches people

Letter to the Editor: Bullwings Daily News Service Knits Community Together

Lin McNulty2009-10-25T09:24:26-07:00October 25th, 2009|

Dear Editor, Thank you for Bullwings! It is an inspired community service and I want to applaud you publicly for keeping us up-to-date with community news as it happens. It is so helpful to receive

Letter to the Editor: Responding to H1N1 Flu

Lin McNulty2009-10-24T07:14:09-07:00October 24th, 2009|

H1N1 has arrived on Orcas Island, with several confirmed cases in the Public Schools. The symptoms are similar to seasonal flu cases, and can be treated symptomatically with bedrest, fluids, and fever lowering medicines. It

Letter to the Editor: Proposed Rec District Candidates are "Solid Leaders"

Lin McNulty2009-10-23T07:39:22-07:00October 23rd, 2009|

Dear Editor: This past July over 650 people signed a petition to place the Orcas Island Recreation District Proposal on the ballot. Now is the time to vote to approve the district. We are fortunate

Letter to the Editor: Vote “Yes” for Orcas Park & Recreation District

Lin McNulty2009-10-22T21:45:15-07:00October 22nd, 2009|

It’s rare that a difficult situation (the County’s economic woes) leads to a unique opportunity. However, that’s exactly the situation we find ourselves in. The County has cut all funding to the Orcas Island Recreation

Letter to the Editor: Bedell and Duke Kept Promises of 1999 Levy

Lin McNulty2009-10-22T20:58:17-07:00October 22nd, 2009|

Having served for 12 years as a volunteer EMT (1997-present), Volunteer Board Member/President 1999-2001, Fire Commissioner (2002-2006) and Emergency Medical Services Long Range Planning Committee chair 2004/05. there are very few people around that have