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: 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
Reminder: Tim Forbes Birthday Party March 26
Monday, March 26, 6 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Jack Blackburn and John Clancy -- Tim Forbes — builder, permaculturist, adventurer, and lover of life — will be celebrating his 69th birthday on Monday, March 26, from 6 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. The party is
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 be spoiling me, he would listen intently and with great respect to what she and
Library Accepting Original Poems for Display
-- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- Each year the month of April is set aside as National Poetry Month to celebrate poets and their craft. The Orcas Public Library will be celebrating National Poetry Month with a poetry display and an Open Mic night. Poets of all
Letter to Editor | Thank You for Support of Orcas Blood Drive
-- from Sasha Seiden for Bloodworks Northwest -- On Thursday, March 15 the Orcas Island community blood drive registered a total of 79 donors. We welcomed five first-time-donors and congratulated the following donors for reaching milestone gallon markers: four donors for reaching one gallon; one donor for reaching three gallons; two
Perk Up Your Rabbit Ears for Darvill’s Reading
Sunday, March 25, 2 p.m. & 2:40 p.m., Darvill's Bookstore -- from Wendy Shinstine -- On Sunday, March 25, Darvill's Bookstore will host Paul King, who will read 'Peter Rabbit' by Beatrix Potter (with his charming English voice). There will be two readings at 2 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. for
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) in a non-partisan citizen-led effort to establish a Board of Commissioners for the fledgling Public
EDC to Present Mission: Advertising Workshop
Wednesday, March 28, 9 a.m. - Noon, Friday Harbor Grange -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Business owners are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for Mission: Advertising, a free workshop on advertising and marketing for small businesses, on Wednesday, March 28
Letter to Editor | There’s Nothing Like MAG Concert
-- from Miriam Ziegler, President, Music Advocacy Group – On Sunday March 4, the Orcas community enjoyed a real musical treat, the 21st Annual Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Benefit Concert. The School’s Old Gym was filled to capacity. An audience member commented, “This MAG Concert is my favorite concert of
World-famous Composer to Visit Orcas — All the Way From Waldron
-- from Lynn Baker -- Morten Lauridsen, the world’s most frequently performed American choral composer, is coming to Orcas for the Orcas Choral Society’s spring concert May 5 and 6. In one way, it will be a short trip. Lauridsen lives (in summer) on Waldron and San Juan islands. The
Letter to the Editor: Thank You for Your Support of the Orcas Blood Drive
-- from Sasha Seiden, Donor Resources Representative, Bloodworks Northwest -- On Thursday, March 15, the Orcas Island community blood drive registered a total of 79 donors! We welcomed 5 first-time-donors and congratulated the following donors for reaching milestone gallon markers: 4 donors for reaching 1 Gallon; 1 donor for reaching
Letter to Editor | Hospital District Benefits Schools
-- from Janet Brownell -- I am in support of the Public Hospital District (PHD) initiative that will be on our April ballot. Other than the obvious reasons of wanting a stable and enduring health care system, I have another interest in seeing the PHD pass: the effect it will have on
Booth Vendors and Performers Sought for Summer County Fair
-- from Ashley King, Program Coordinator, San Juan County Parks & Fair -- Be a part of the San Juan County Fair! Thinking about having a booth at the San Juan County Fair this year? Booth spaces are filling up faster than ever before so act now! This
He Sailed From Boston to San Francisco
Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Steve McKenna for Wooden Boat Society -- John Campbell, long time Orcas resident, sailor and steamboat skipper, will share his wooden boat experiences and adventures at 7 p.m., Saturday March 24 at the Odd Fellows Hall. John sailed his 1925
Sheriff’s Report | March 7 – 13, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- March 7, 2018 18-001518 Traffic Violation 08:54:53 03/07/18 A Deputy responded to a traffic offense call in Friday Harbor involving a car passing a stopped school bus. The driver of the car was identified and issued an infraction. Report made. 18-001520 Trespassing
Get Your Green On At White Horse Pub
Saturday, March 17, 8 - 10 p.m., White Horse Pub -- from Rachel Bishop -- Come celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live Irish music by the Crow Valley String Band and Brograss on Saturday March 17 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the White Horse Pub. Band members, Tashi Litch, Kaj Litch, Rachel Bishop, and
