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Letter to the Editor: Orcas Island Recreation Program needs your help
Due to San Juan County's budget shortfall, the Orcas Island Recreation Program has had a 100% cut from County funding this year. This amounts to a $16,500 cut, and we are relying on donations and user
Guest Opinion: Historical Museum Celebrates All-Year Opening Oct. 2
By Tom Welch The Orcas Island Historical Museum will host our Closing Party on October 2nd from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us and tour the museum, snack on delicious finger-foods,
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec District Would Be a Wise Investment
Dear Editor: I had just been in town and noticed how brilliant the fall colors on our street trees are becoming. I felt thankful that back then, someone had the vision, courage, and resources
Guest Opinion:Orcas Island Park & Recreation District: Under Construction
by Marian O’Brien, candidate for Orcas Island Park & Recreation District Commissioner Orcas Islanders are going to have the opportunity to use their votes to support the formation of a Park & Recreation District on
Guest Opinion: Architect Interviews Start Process, Shed Light on School Buildings and Bond
By Janet Brownell, Orcas Island School District Board President This week the Orcas Island School Board will interview nine architectural firms who are all candidates to design a possible new middle school, school library, cafeteria,
Letter to the Editor: Group Concerned about "Rational Protection of the Environment"
Dear County Council, For your information, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) San Juan is a non-partisan, non-profit, volunteer organization made up of local residents who are very concerned about the affect the regulations
Letter to the Editor: Fisher's right that cooperation will save Madrona Point again
Peter is right about the “amazing spirit of cooperation” that saved Madrona Point from development almost 20 years ago. Now it needs to be saved again, from neglect and inertia and bureaucracy. In addition to
Editorial: Safety and protection demand changes in island lifestyle
If we lived in a world where all obligations were met and mistakes and wrong-doing were adequately atoned for: Kids wouldn’t dash across the street Drivers wouldn’t speed People wouldn’t trespass Property owners, including businesses
Fisher promotes "People Power" to Reopen Madrona Point
Updated on Sept. 23, 2009 Peter Fisher, who has served on his share of public advisory and policy committees, has had it with the two agencies responsible for upholding the Madrona Point
Letter to the Editor: School Directory a Valuable Business Resource
One of the most highly used information directories on Orcas is the Public School Directory. Space is now being filled for the advertising spots in the new 2009-2010 Directory and you should be in it!
Guest Opinion: Judd Cove Preserve to Open
Mary Blackstone, Land Bank Commissioner from Orcas Island When you approach Eastsound village from the south on Orcas Road, look to your right for a glimpse of Judd Cove, one of Orcas Island’s loveliest views.
Letter to the Editor: Support Christian School Scholarship Fund at Auction Sept. 20
Dear Orcas Community, Please join us on Sunday, September 20th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Orcas Christian School with a silent auction that benefits our scholarship fund.
Letter to the Editor: Learn More about Puget Sound's "Poisoned Waters"
Last night Hedrick Smith’s documentary entitled “Poisoned Waters” played to a sold out crowd at the Orcas Center. After the showing, there was an animated question and answer session. People were energized and excited to
Letter to the Editor: School Bus Count Week Begins Sept. 21
The week beginning September 21st is an important one for our school district. Washington State bases its transportation reimbursement rate for school districts entirely on the number of students who ride the bus during five
Letter to the Editor: OASIS K-8: An Alternative Education Option
Experts say the best way parents can be involved in their child’s education is to support learning at home. For some students, this literally means learning in an alternative environment such as the home
