Here’s a thought…
“I am so convinced of the advantages of looking at mankind instead of reading about them, and of the bitter effects of staying at home with all the narrow prejudices of an islander, that I think there should be a law amongst us to set our young men abroad for a term among the few allies our wars have left us.”
LORD BYRON
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 the delivery of health care to fit the unique needs of our community. The election
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 want to see if anybody notices I am gone from the beleaguered social media platform.
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 Doyle -- They have been rehearsing for months and now are at Orcas Center six
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. Many of the candidates have strong professional experience in public process, consensus building, strategic planning,
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. Agenda follows: The Board will adjourn to meet in a closed Executive Session to discuss
Library Board Calls Special Meeting
Wednesday, March 21, 9 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Library -- Library Board members will convene a special meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 9 a.m. to discuss a landscaping proposal. Special Library Board Meeting The public is welcome to attend.
Farmers Market Readies for 2018 Season
-- from Orcas Island Farmers Market -- Join us for fun in the sun on the Village Green this summer! The Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2018 season. We are hosting a New Vendors meeting April 7 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Come
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)? Imagine the dry, sun bleached, peeling, concrete walls of the public space in an Egyptian
How Stress Affects your Digestion, Weight, and Health
Tuesday, March 27, 5:15 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Join Regina Zwilling to learn how chronic stress affects your digestive system, your overall health & your weight. Gain practical action steps to help reduce and manage your stress & what foods are best to eat to maximize your
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 organization. My stance on the hospital district is simple - we need to provide 2
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 absolutely necessary for Orcas to have stable and reliable medical care • I have the
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 Hospital District will give everyone a voice in how we work towards a health care
Pre-Sales for OPALCO’s Community Solar Project Open March 21
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, OPALCO members can purchase units of the Co-op’s first Community Solar project, while they last. To get yours, go to www.opalco.com/solar and fill out the participation agreement (live 3/21). The one-time cost to participate is
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 Lions Club needs the community’s help to make it successful and insure we can
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 Urgent Care Service. First some information: The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine defines it
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 all the members of our community to have access to high quality primary and urgent
