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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,
Kevin Ranker issues comprehensive report of legislative session
From Kevin Ranker LEGISLATION I’m excited to report that during this session we were able to secure passage of most of my top priority bills and several other pieces of legislation that I co-sponsored.
Letter to the Editor: Island Rec has benefited island kids year-round for 15 years
"Mom, there's nothing to do on Orcas in the summer!" is a complaint that should be heard less and less this year. The Orcas Island Summer Recreation Program was founded in order to bring a
Our man in Olympia: Ranker reports at legislative session's enc
Dear Neighbors, On April 26 we adjourned the 2009 legislative session, my first as your state senator. I came to this legislative session with several priorities - a few pieces of legislation, an intense focus
Returning to the Garden: a three day women's retreat
Contributed by Rosie Kuhn Halfway up the side of Turtle Back Mountain on Orcas Island is Eagle's Heart Sanctuary, 10 acres of beautiful woodlands, rocky slopes, magnificent views of the intimate valley below and yes,
Call For Action: Save Orcas Island Recreation Program Funding
Didier Gincig, Coordinator, Orcas Island Recreation Program, was informed today, June 4, that the county is considering cutting funding (currently $10,000, down from $16,500) for the Orcas Island Recreation Program. He issued the following call
Discussing sexuality with children to be topic at next PTSA meeting June 10
The last Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) meeting of this school year is next Wednesday, June 10th. It will be a short business meeting to elect the PTSA Board of Officers and approve its budget for the 2009-10
DiMecele review: She Has Thunder!
By S. Jaen Black She HAS thunder!! That's Alice Di Micele, and she brought it to the Orcas Center OffCenter Stage Saturday night. To a sold out house, this dramatic performer started with an acapella
