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Match Madison's Gift and Help Orcas Rec
By Linda Sheridan, Orcas Rec Coordinator Madison Pollock, age 8, donated $61 in cash last week to the Orcas Island Rec Program. Madison raised the money from her time in front of the Farmers Market
Guest Column: Preparations for Literacy Month Bring Book Burning Memory
While talking about the Family Literacy Month's Book Lovers Fair on Nov. 1, in which Orcas Islanders can exchange favorite books for free, Steve Henigson recalled a famous Orcas Island book-burning incident. Book Burning Memory
Letter to the Editor: Guimond Would Be Effective
Pierrette Guimond will bring a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the position of Fire Commissioner, if elected. She would also bring a thorough understanding of how junior taxing districts are managed. She has served
Letter to the Editor: Leadership San Juan Islands Offers Community Building and Leadership Skills
Dear Editor, Leadership San Juan Islands is looking for 20 great islanders to become LSJI Cohort VI in January. As a graduate of Cohort V this past spring, I want to encourage your readers to
Letter to the Editor: Please Vote "Yes" for the New Park and Recreation District
WHY A NEW DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RECREATION PROGRAMS? Orcas Island recreation activities need stable and consistent leadership. The Orcas Parks and Recreation District will provide the leadership needed to provide healthy leisure time activities for
Letter to the Editor: Tuesday Food Bank Hospitality Provided by Community Effort
Dear Editor, Thank you for your recent article on the Orcas Island Food Bank Hospitality. However, we seemed to have had a miscommunication and for this I am sorry. Gypsy Willow Catering is only a
Letter to the Editor: Support Formation of Orcas Parks and Recreation District
Yesterday, Saturday, Lance and I went to the Farmers’ Market at the Oddfellows Hall. As I was going in, I noticed my friend Madison Pollock across the street. Madison, a first grader, and her buddy
Letter to the Editor: Fire Commissioners Tasked to Shepherd Tax Dollars
Dear Editor, There has been some confusion about the fire commissioner’s race. We have 2 positions that are open. Position #3 is a 2-year term to complete Harvey Olson 5 year’s term that he resigned
Guest Opinion: Property Owners Resist FAA "Bureaucratic Blackmail"
Contributed by Eric Gourley In 2002 I wrote a check to the Port of Orcas for $397.59 because it and the FAA had forced me to pay for a "deer fence" that I did not
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel's Experience the Prime Qualifier for School Board
To The Editor: It is my pleasure to write in support of Tony Ghazel’s candidacy for school board. The best reason to vote for Tony in this election can be summed up in one word:
Letter to the Editor: Enticing Possibilities with New Parks/Rec District
In these trying times the proposed Orcas Parks and Recreation District is truly a positive possibility. The ability to define and control our own programs like San Juan Island Park and Rec has done over
Letter to the Editor: Vote to Approve Park and Recreation District
Please vote YES to form a Park and Recreation district for Orcas Island. Organized and well-run activities for children and adults keep a community connected in the best of ways. Orcas Rec has done this
Letter to the Editor: Leadership San Juan Islands Provides Unique Perspective
To the editor: In 2004/05 I had the opportunity to join the inaugural class of Leadership San Juan Islands. Leadership classes like this are offered in many other areas of the United States and I
Letter to the Editor: Immunizations are Important!
I have been a Pediatric RN for over 40 years. I teach nurses 12 days a year for Group Health Nursing Operations. It is important to realize that everyone under the age of 50 has
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Needs Immediate Financial Support
Orcas Recreation was created over a decade ago to provide structured sports, art, music, educational and outdoor recreational opportunities for our children. These are opportunities children living on a small island otherwise wouldn’t have. Programs
