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Letter to the Editor: Proposed Rec District Candidates are "Solid Leaders"
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
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
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
Letter to the Editor: Sutton Would Serve School Board Well
Chris Sutton is a wonderful choice for the Orcas Island School District school board. He grew up on Orcas Island, attended OISD and then moved off to go to college and build a career. He
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Library and the Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act was signed into law in October, 2001, and reauthorized in March of 2006. The intent of the legislation was to update wiretap and surveillance laws for the internet age, to address
Lady Vikings Soccer Team Ends Season with Sudden Death Win and Homing Pigeon Ceremony
10/22/09 Corrections: Please see comments below post By s. jaen black The Lady Viking Soccer Team took it to sudden death before scoring the winning goal in the low scoring 2-1 game; thus
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Elementary Teachers Support Sutton for School Board
Dear Editor, We are writing to tell you that TEACHERS SUPPORT CHRIS SUTTON for school board. We are excited about this candidacy for the following reasons: (1) Chris attended and graduated from the Orcas School
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
