Here’s a thought…
Editorial: Not too late to save Orcas Rec
Are we going to sit idly by and let the Orcas Recreation Program be the first local casualty of the Great Recession of 2009? This would be unconscionable, but here's how it could happen, as
Commencement Speech at Orcas Island High School
By Kathleen Collister, June 13, 2009 on the occasion of the Commencement of the Orcas Island High School Class of 2009 Graduates, families, friends, honored guests, colleagues: It is an honor to be chosen
Ferries: the Hiyu to replace the Sealth for a week — report on latest ferry meeting
Beginning today, June 20, the 34-auto Hiyu will operate on the San Juan inter-island route for approximately one week. The Hiyu the ferry system’s only backup vessel — will replace the 90-auto Sealth
Simply do not wait to see "Waiting for MacArthur"
Review by Lin McNulty Sandy Thompson owns the stage in Actors Theater of Orcas Island production of Waiting for MacArthur! And she has a talented, radiant supporting cast which is to die for. To die
Specks share their "Trek-nology" as Seaview Theater screens latest Star Trek Movie
When someone says "Live long and prosper" to you, what's the only appropriate response? Why, it's "Peace and long life," as any bona fide Trekkie will tell you. Just ask Ken and Karen
Orcas Island Community Band wows them north of the border
By Moana Kutsche On Sunday, June 14, the Orcas Island Community Band traveled to Ladner, B.C., to perform at the Ladner Bandfest. The Delta Music Makers, who host the festival, invited Orcas to
Letter to the Editor: Help Education Foundation help Orcas schools
Dear Parents, Amidst challenging times, it is heartening to focus on the good so apparent in our community. Last year, private donations underwrote funding for High School British Literature, Writing, Film as Literature, Literature 2,
Letter to the Editor: Guimond Protects Tax Dollars
I would like to address the letter written by Steven Siler to the Islands Sounder, in which he railed against Pierrette Guimond for her "complaints" against the Orcas Fire Department. While I appreciate and echo
Housing needed for British Soccer Camp Coaches
British Soccer Camp is one of the summer highlights for many island kids. Recently, Didier Gincig, Coordinator of the Orcas Rec program, announced that housing is needed for the four or five instructors coming to
Letter to the Editor: Diverse opinions should be respected
Dear Editor I like living in this country. How incredible it is that we as citizens have the right to participate in the way our government is being run. Many global citizens do not have
Moran Mansion Centennial Celebraton Sunday, June 21
Museum Fundraiser to feature Moran Historic House Tour and Celebration In celebration of the Moran Family moving into the Moran Mansion at Rosario on June 21, 1909, a fundraiser benefiting the Orcas Island
Opinion: Kaleidoscope's Building for Families Expansion
By Tamara Joyner Last year, 35 babies were born into our Orcas Island community. That number represents close to half of the 2008 births in San Juan County, and indicates the continued demand on early
Letter to the Editor: Ways to benefit John Baker and "The Prom You Never Had" fundraiser
To the editor, I just dropped off a couple of prom worthy dresses to Aurora's Consignment Co in downtown Eastsound. A "Prom You Never Had" fundraiser to help John Baker with cancer treatment expenses is
Councilman Fralick Warns of Costs of Delay
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the San Juan Council meeting this week, budget committee chair Richard Fralick distributed a chart that shows the potential cost of delaying County budget cuts in human
Summer fun with a French accent begins with Open House on Saturday, June 20
Canoe Island French Camp will hold an Open House that provides a chance for those curious about Canoe Island as well as families and friends to tour the island and meet the staff on Saturday,
