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    Articles by Colleen Smith Summers
    Concerned citizens stood on the Capitol's steps with banners and signs asserting the importance of our ferries.
    WSF long-range plan closer to being finalized
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 19, 2009 12:58 pm

    More than 200 citizens rallied in Olympia on Wednesday, Feb. 18 to speak out about the proposed options for future ferry service and present a petition with 8,000 signatures.

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    Library patrons making use of the computer lab.
    Orcas Library seeking public input on possible expansion
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 16, 2009 6:12 pm

    So far, community feedback has been mixed about the Orcas Library expansion.

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    From left to right
    Stroking the ivory keys
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 11, 2009 1:32 pm

    Orcas Elementary receives 11 new pianos

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    Melinda Milligan as Suzy and Ron Herman as Sam
    Everything is more scary when the lights are...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 9, 2009 7:39 pm

    A suspenseful thriller is coming to Orcas – one that will leave audience members gripping the edge of their seats.

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    From left to right
    For the birds
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 9, 2009 7:37 pm

    For the third year, Mark Padbury’s wood shop class at Orcas High School has built birdhouses for the San Juan Preservation Trust’s Western Bluebird Reintroduction project.

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    Jeffri Coleman (l) and Michael Rivkin (r) after their weight loss.
    Orcas gets fit
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 9, 2009 7:37 pm

    Orcas Island may soon be known as the home of big losers.

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    Pam Wright singing 'Welcome to the Jungle.'
    Pam Wright crowned Orcas Idol 2009
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 8, 2009 8:22 pm

    Music teacher Pam Wright was voted this year’s Orcas Idol.

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    Marsha Waunch with two of the rescued dogs at the Orcas Shelter.
    Orcas Shelter receives six rescued puppy mill dogs
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 5, 2009 5:34 pm

    Six rescued dogs from the puppy mills in Skagit and Snohomish counties have just arrived on Orcas.

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    All things  Chocolate at annual  DVSAS Valentine Dinner
    All things Chocolate at annual DVSAS Valentine Dinner
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 2, 2009 8:28 pm

    Stop in the name of chocolate.

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    The contestants of Orcas Idol 2009.
    Orcas Idol Saturday Night!
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 2, 2009 8:26 pm

    In just a few days, the contestants of Orcas Idol will grace the stage of Orcas Center, performing to a full house of eagerly awaiting friends, family, and fans.

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    L-R: Dorothy Arbuckle and Betty Marcum with their beautiful creation for Jordan Griffin.
    Two Orcas women put their sewing talent to...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • February 2, 2009 8:22 pm

    “When Dorothy gets an idea, she says ‘Betty, we have to do this.’”

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    The group of volunteers helping to clean up the Orcas School grounds.
    Volunteers enrich Orcas on National Community Service Day
    By Colleen Smith Summers • January 26, 2009 9:46 pm

    On the day that our country celebrated the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr., Americans were also asked to volunteer time in their communities as part of National Community Service Day.

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    Melissa Lowry etching “Jordan” into Chris Hamilton’s hair.
    Jordan Griffin continues to receive community support
    By Colleen Smith Summers • January 26, 2009 9:45 pm

    If you see people around town with the name “Jordan” etched into the back of their heads, it’s for a good cause.

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