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
Letter to Editor / Vote Yes for Health of Community
-- from Robert Maynard -- Access to medical services locally is critical to a thriving community. I support the passage of a Public Hospital District for Orcas; consistent and predictable funding is necessary to keep the
Lopez Will Receive $500,000 from State for Public Swim Center
-- from Micki Ryan for Friends of Lopez Island Pool -- The Friends of Lopez Island Pool is thrilled to announce that the state supplemental capital budget, which passed on March 8, includes $500,000 for a Community
Letter to Editor | Boteler Best-suited for PHD
-- from Tony Giefer -- I have been a part of arranging an Orcas clinic affiliation with a hospital or health organization for over ten years. No matter which entity Orcas is affiliated with, a
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Patty Miller
Statement from Patty Miller:I am asking for your vote to elect me as your San Juan County Public Hospital District #3, Commissioner District #5, on April 24th. I realize that many folks are not able to
TechTalk: No Privacy- Facebook
-- from David Johnson and Lisa Steckley -- Good news! Facebook and Cambridge Analytica are doing a good job educating people about the lack of privacy Facebook users have. If you haven’t seen the headlines
Letter to the Editor: More Public Hospital District Information
-- from Steve and Jennifer Smith, Madrona Voices -- We interviewed UW as well as took notes at a meeting between UW and the commissioner candidates. We will be sharing more information from our research,
Excitement Builds for April Science Fair, Open House
Saturday, April 7, 12 Noon, Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse Commons -- Join the Funhouse Commons on Saturday, April 7, 12 p.m. for our annual Funhouse Science Fair and an Open House for our
Letter to Editor | A-OK Thanks the Community
-- from Geri Turnoy for Arts for Orcas Kids -- Art for Orcas Kids would like to thank the community for a very successful first annual garage sale on Saturday, March 17. Thank you to those
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.
