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Letter to the Editor: Planning changes require new vigilance
I have noted with dismay that one of the problem-solving tactics of the San Juan County Council to the current budget crisis is the truncation and division of the current County Development and Planning Department
SeaDoc Interns Respond to Marine Mammal Strandings
By Michelle Barbieri and Nadia Rifat (Third year veterinary students Michelle Barbieri and Nadia Rifat have started their 10 week internship with the SeaDoc Society and the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Since
Parks, like people, feeling the pinch
“I’ve made my career working in parks here because I love that they make it possible for everyone to share and enjoy what is most beautiful and valuable about the islands,” Parks Department Director Dona
Editorial: Orcas Relay for Life honors those who face the battle against cancer
Cancer: it’s a life experience that has become all too common to most of us, affecting our friends, families, neighbors and communities. Still, a cancer diagnosis seems to separate us – those who suddenly
Orcas Council members speak out on Recreation District creation
The petition to create a new Orcas Island Park and Recreation district (see preceding story) comes at a time when the current Orcas Island Recreation Program, under the auspices of the County Parks department, has
Opinion: Orcas Rec — Our Kids, Our Community
A group of Orcas Islanders concerned with the health and safety of our island kids and maintaining our vibrant community have begun an initiative to create “Orcas Rec”, a Parks and Recreation District on Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec important to island's youth
To the members of our County Council, We just wanted to express how important the Orcas Rec programs have been for the youth on our island. We have three children who attend many Orcas Rec
Letter to the Editor: Large dogs at large
Since Turtleback was opened to hikers, dogs got to tag along as well, and if you could name the NUMBER ONE problem up there... it is unleashed dogs. We all know more people than not
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,
