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Editorial: Build carefully on a hard-won foundation
Call me chicken, but I look at the Orcas Island School Board's direction to minimize its Business Manager's contract as dangerous. I say this for two reasons: continuity and competence. Ben Thomas has been the
Opinion: Eastsound Planners invite all to participate in Open House May 4
Who? Why? What? When? Where? Do I care? That's what you may ask yourself. Among the barrage of citizen committee acronyms, county planning notices and meetings a good citizen needs to focus and prioritize. The
Home: a new cafe opens at the Odd Fellows Hall this week
Shoshana Avree and Holly Berman are opening a new cafe on Orcas Island: HOME will make its debut on Thursday, April 9 from 4-8 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall, downstairs. The new restraunteurs will
Editorial: Poetry and Gardening for all on Orcas
Between the cold and hibernation of winter and spring growth and stimulus programs, here on Orcas, our friends and neighbors are encouraging us to take part in cultivating poetry and our gardens. April is celebrated
Prevention coalition sends kids to Orkila for leadership training
On April 3, the 5th and 6th grade classes will attend a Prevention Teach-In at Camp Orkila. They will be joined with students from Lopez and San Juan Islands and community activists to develop qualities
Letter to the Editor: Cell tower ordinance meeting Monday on Orcas
Dear friends, It has just been brought to my attention that a very important public meeting has been scheduled at the Eastsound Firehouse at 12:30 Monday, March 30 to get public comment on the draft
Editorial: Too many books, too little money
Is it the fear and shock caused by declining stock market figures and increasing unemployment numbers that makes me think of cancer and obesity when I hear the words growth and expansion? For after nearly
SeaDoc Society: Improved U.S. – Canadian cooperation necessary to save Puget Sound
A new research paper, just published in the international journal EcoHealth, finds that a major principle for restoring ecosystems is lacking in efforts to restore the health of Puget Sound. “Efforts to
Letter: Community support for Little League this weekend and beyond
Little League Registration and Tryouts Reminder Don't forget! Little League registration and tryouts will be help this Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the fields behind the public high school. The weather is looking
Skill Center may add training to Orcas School District — be sure to complete survey
Orcas Island School District has joined San Juan Island and Lopez school districts in conducting an ongoing Skills Center Study and Survey. In addition to influencing the kinds of vocational classes which might become available
Letter: PTSA Math/Science Night Success
The PTSA’s recent Family Fun Math/Science Night was a success yet again—thanks to our dedicated teachers and talented students, as well as the many involved community members who all came together to celebrate
March 11 — tomorrow — deadline to register views on expanded Navy operations
from Olympic Peninsula Environmental News, with thanks to Susan Malins for alerting us to this issue The Navy is attempting to expand their operating area in the Northwest, and in Puget Sound in
Kids and adults wowed by Family Math/Science Night exhibits
Scientific displays and games of chance filled the Orcas Island School cafeteria and Middle School Common areas last night at the PTSA's second annual "Family Fun Math/Science Night." This celebration of math and
Orcas' Transportation Commissioner Distler comments further on ferry issues
Last weekend, Orcas Issues ran an interview article with State Transportation Commissioner Bob Distler, who lives on Orcas Island. Distler previewed the presentation the Transportation Commission would be giving on Monday, March 2 to the
Opinion: Kevin Ranker gives a midterm report from Olympia
State Senator Kevin Ranker sent the following report from Olympia on March 3, 2009: I am honored to be serving my first session as your representative in the Washington State Senate. As we approach
