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    Articles by Colleen Smith Summers
    VanderYacht Propane branches out to Orcas
    VanderYacht Propane branches out to Orcas
    By Colleen Smith Summers • July 8, 2009 12:57 pm

    VanderYacht Propane is a family-owned, multi-generational business that can now include Orcas Island on its list of service areas. Craig…

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    Dustin with his daughter Adrian and the big catch.
    Orcas man reels in catch of a lifetime
    By Colleen Smith Summers • July 7, 2009 4:31 pm

    Dustin Coy’s July 4th weekend ended with a bang that had nothing to do with fireworks. He and his father-in-law,…

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    Stepping up to the plate
    Stepping up to the plate
    By Colleen Smith Summers • July 6, 2009 6:44 pm

    The hours are long, the pay is lousy, and it can be a thankless job, but that doesn’t stop them…

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    Orcas Center volunteers showing off some of the stylish clothes they'll be wearing the night of the event. From left to right: Sukima Hampton
    Imagine…: A Beatles era party to benefit Orcas...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • July 5, 2009 1:39 pm

    The Fab Four are coming to Orcas. Okay, so it’s not the original musicians from Liverpool, but the spirit of…

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    Orcas realtors put questions to county about CAO
    Orcas realtors put questions to county about CAO
    By Colleen Smith Summers • July 2, 2009 5:38 pm

    Orcas realtors asked the county some tough questions last week. The Orcas Island Association of Realtors compiled a list of…

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    Orcas School to begin year with robust schedule
    Orcas School to begin year with robust schedule
    By Colleen Smith Summers • July 2, 2009 5:32 pm

    Orcas School is one step closer to finalizing a 2009-10 budget. Last week the school board gave the go-ahead for…

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    They’re called “safe and sane” for a reason
    They’re called “safe and sane” for a reason
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 30, 2009 12:18 pm

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    The opening ceremony for the Born Learning Trail was on June 28.
    New trail to offer learning activities for kids
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 30, 2009 3:34 pm

    Kids and their families will be having a little extra fun when walking from Eastsound towards North Beach. Orcas Family…

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    Ray Dowdy at Lloyd Stearns’ grave in Olga.
    A promise kept – New Jersey man visits...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 30, 2009 3:13 pm

    When Ray Dowdy began visiting the graves of fallen soldiers he fought with in Vietnam, he knew there was one…

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    Terry Anderson playing at Island Hardware’s Anniversary Sale on June 20.
    On the Road with Terry Anderson – a.k.a...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 30, 2009 9:29 am

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    Many speak out at Council Work Session on Orcas
    Many speak out at Council Work Session on...
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 23, 2009 7:45 pm

    It was a productive four hours during the County Council’s work session on Orcas. Islanders voiced their opinions on everything…

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    Save the elephant ear
    Save the elephant ear
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 23, 2009 1:52 pm

    The San Juan County Fair depends on locals to keep it going. And now more than ever, we need to…

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    July 4th Parade start time changed
    July 4th Parade start time changed
    By Colleen Smith Summers • June 23, 2009 12:28 pm

    The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce announced a big change: the July 4th parade through Eastsound will begin at 12:30…

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