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Letter to the Editor: Fire Commissioners Revise Public Information Policies
-- by Pierrette Guimond, a concerned citizen -- The Community voted to increase the Board to five Commissioners and I was supportive of that process. The Commissioners elected by the people, represent the people and
Letter to Editor | Art Lange, Diane Boteler Are Our Choices
-- from Melinda Milligan (CNM) and Dave Zoeller (Paramedic) -- As long–time residents of Orcas, and as medical providers (midwife and paramedic) for many of those years, we feel that the proposed hospital district is
Poem: Speech to the Young
Speech to the Young. Speech to the Progress-Toward. Say to them, say to the down-keepers, the sun-slappers, the self-soilers, the harmony-hushers, “Even if you are not ready for day it cannot always be night.” You
Flotsam and Jetsam: Island Springs
-- by Maurice Austin -- No, they’re not the source of that particular noise that develops in your Camry’s front end after too many trips up and down that pothole breeding factory you call a
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
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
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,
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
Guest Opinion | Community Solar Winners and Losers
-- from Tom Owens -- OPALCO is about ready to launch its Community Solar Project. If you want to go solar, this may be a GOOD opportunity. The Project is GREAT for the environment, reducing
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
Editorial | Cutting Off Facebook to Spite My Nosiness
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- I'm fighting the urge to sign in to Facebook just one more time today, even though it's been less than 24 hours since I "deleted" my account. I
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.
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
