From friends with whom I correspond I learned that there is another bond issue for building upgrades before the public…
On behalf of the School of the Salish Sea I would like to thank Doe Bay Resort and Retreat and…
After the Eastsound parade celebrating the Fourth of July and our glorious nation, we were pleased to have a candidate…
I must also add my name to the others who do not support Jeff Asher for San Juan County sheriff….
It is with awe and reverence that we observe the passing of Ronna McEldowney.
The School of the Salish Sea was blessed with the final teaching year of this deeply committed Waldorf teacher. She came to us with a life-long generosity of spirit and focus on the children. In her last year of life, she continued to share this with the children and families in the Waldorf Community here on Orcas. She exuded love, joy, delight and “impishness” even in this, her challenging year of transitioning.
As of Friday, July 23, 104 people have completed the 2010 Summer Community Survey. Our goal, according to Library Director Phil Heikkinen, is to double that number by the end of the month. (His secret fantasy is to triple that number!)
The survey is located on the library’s home page: www.orcaslibrary.org. You can complete it online by clicking the icon that says: SURVEY. It takes about 5-6 minutes to complete.
The sun shone on Orcas Center last Saturday. Approximately 120 guests attended our Under the Orcas Sun gala and spent…
I want to give everyone who was part of presenting the Women’s League of Voters Candidates Forum on Orcas Island a huge thank you! It is such a pleasure to hear from such a range of candidates, in person.
In the race for our U.S. Representative in Congress, Larry Kalb stands out as a thoughtful, respectful, hard-working, highly-educated person, who is willing to think outside the box.
Wow, what a great issue last week!
On the front page, news about discovering why animals in the islands are disappearing, and an article about our tax dollars doing something new and innovative to change our sometimes toxic effect.
Then, in letters to the editor, a very cogent synopsis of our present situation and its origin.
Our primary election day is coming up on August 17, and ballots are going out in the mail this week….
I support Jeff Asher for Sheriff. He will do an excellent job. He has the skills and personality that a…
I will be voting no on the school bond despite the tent revival evangelism of its proponents. Tens of thousands…
