Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Pegi Groundwater
Pegi Groundwater Statement by Pegi Groundwater:I am running for Commissioner position number 2. I became a candidate because I believe that local access to primary, urgent and after hours urgent health care are essential
Fourth Town Hall Highlights PHD Commissioner Candidates’ Positions
-- by Margie Doyle -- All nine candidates for the five positions for the Orcas Public Health District were present at the March 14 Town Hall organized by the Coalition for Orcas Health Care (COHC)
Madrona Voices: Seeking the Voices of the Community
--by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- If you’re a research professional looking for a perfect place to settle, what do you do? Steve Smith, co-founder of MadronaVoices “Research,” says Steve Smith, who
Letter to the Editor: Art Lange Can Be Trusted
-- from Thomas and Karen Ritter -- Hello friends and citizens of Orcas Island Please take a few minutes to learn about Art Lange, who is an ideal candidate for commissioner of the Public Hospital
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Richard Fralick
Statement from Richard Fralick This is an exciting and critical time for our community. The creation of a Public Hospital District (PHD) gives us a new tool to design, build and in some instances, streamline
Last Weekend to See Billy Elliot, a Community Dance-Musical
Aristotle Luna plays Billy Elliot, directed by Robert Hall. The community musical returns this Thursday March 22 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through Sunday with a matinee at 2 p.m. -- by Margie
Letter to Editor | Boteler’s Voice Vital to PHD
-- from Barbara Courtney -- I applaud all who’ve stepped forward as candidates for Orcas Public Hospital District Commissioner, giving their time, intellectual investment, and concern for the health of all individuals in our community.
School Board Will Meet on Thursday
Thursday, March 22, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School Board -- Orcas School Board will meet in a special session on Thursday, March 22 at 5 p.m. in the school library.
SJIMA Featuring Sculptural Installation
-- from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- Are you wondering about the purpose of the large sheets suspended in the Atrium of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA)?
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: John Dann
Statement from John Dann: I am running as a retired surgeon with 40 years clinical experience, as well as administrative experience in a major SFBay area hospital and as the founder of a non-profit surgical
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Bill Bangs
Statement from Bill Bangs Why are you running for Commissioner? What do you believe Orcas Island residents want in a Commissioner, and how have you arrived at this belief? • I believe a PHD is
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Diane Boteler
Statement from Diane Boteler: As a family physician and 21-year Orcas resident, I am running for Commissioner to help this community I love create the next generation of medical care on Orcas Island. The Public
Lions Health Screening Van Looking for Volunteers
-- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions -- Each year the Orcas Lions Club has brought out the Northwest Lions Foundation Health Screening Van (LHSU) as a service to the Orcas community. This year the
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Leif
Statement by Leif, Candidate for Orcas Public Hospital District, Position #3 Here is my report as Nurse Advocate on developing an Evidence Based Plan Of Care for the patient: YOU, the Orcas community funding an
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates Statements: Art Lange
Statement by Art Lange, Candidate for Orcas Public Hospital District, Position #3 Candidate for Public Hospital District Commissioner I) What I Stand for If Elected: 1) My goal as your commissioner will be to enable
Letter to Editor | Local Health Care Access is Vital
-- from Caitlin Herlihy Leck -- I can still vividly recall the grace, wisdom and kindness of my pediatrician, Dr. Hochman, whom I saw up until my teenage years. Playfully teasing my mother that she must
