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    Articles by Colleen Smith
    Marsha Waunch with two of the rescued dogs at the Orcas Shelter.
    Orcas Shelter receives six rescued puppy mill dogs
    By Colleen Smith • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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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    Kindergarten teacher Mandy Randolph showing off one of the elementary school's new computers.
    School board considers bond for new buildings
    By Colleen Smith • January 26, 2009 9:45 pm

    It’s not official, but voters may be presented with an Orcas School District bond on the Feb. 2010 ballot.

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    Orcas students watch Obama inauguration
    Orcas students watch Obama inauguration
    By Colleen Smith • January 21, 2009 12:07 pm

    Tuesday, Dec. 20 was an emotional and uplifting day for many Americans. And the students of Orcas School and Orcas Christian School witnessed history on their TV screens, as the first African American president took the oath of office.

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    The group of volunteers helping clean up the grounds of Orcas School.
    Volunteers enrich Orcas on National Community Service Day
    By Colleen Smith • January 20, 2009 5:05 pm

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

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    All Ages  Concert  features hiphop and dance music
    All Ages Concert features hiphop and dance music
    By Colleen Smith • January 19, 2009 11:16 pm

    Orcas Center and the Funhouse are presenting a night of hip hop music for all ages.

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    Anne Garfield and Bill Patterson hard at work in the kitchen.
    Sazio supper club offering dinners every other Sunday
    By Colleen Smith • January 19, 2009 11:13 pm

    Close friends Bill Patterson and Anne Marie Schultz have joined forces to present a winter supper club, which has been offering five-course dinners at Oddfellows since November.

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    Public shoots down Plan B during WSF meeting
    Public shoots down Plan B during WSF meeting
    By Colleen Smith • January 19, 2009 11:11 pm

    With a first-rate view of the San Juans passing by the ferry windows, around 75 islanders gathered aboard the inter-island boat on Jan. 15 to give public testimony regarding the two proposed options for future ferry service. San Juan and Lopez were well represented, while fewer came from Orcas and Shaw than was anticipated.

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    Annette Mazzarella and Suzanne Gropper in “Homecoming” by Ron Herman performed during last year’s Play Fest.
    10-Minute Play Fest gives Orcas playwrights a chance...
    By Colleen Smith • January 13, 2009 3:08 am

    Now in its fourth year, the 10-Minute Play Fest, produced by the Actors Theater of Orcas Island, is an opportunity for first-time as well as veteran playwrights, directors, and actors to see their work come to life in front of an audience.

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