Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Husband of Deceased Shaw Woman
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs, updated April 9 at 5 p.m. -- On Thursday April 5, 2018, the body of Abigail Finney, 38, of Shaw Island was found dead on the property on Blind Bay Road, Shaw Island, where she lived with her husband Eric A. Kulp, formerly known as
Kinder Morgan Suspending “Non-Essential” Funding for Pipeline Project
-- from Karen Mahon and Sven Biggs for Stand.earth -- Today [April 8] in response to widespread opposition from Indigenous leaders, environmental groups, and British Columbia government and residents, Houston, Texas-based Kinder Morgan announced the company is suspending all non-essential spending on construction of its Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project until May 31. In
Letter to Editor | Seminal PHD Issue is Guaranteeing Access
-- from Dale Heisinger, MD -- On June 5, 1966, I recited the Hippocratic oath before receiving my MD degree. The Oath stated that I was to “apply, for the benefit of the sick, all measures required”, in a “warm, sympathetic, and understanding way.” That oath defined for me the standard
Orcas Island Lit Fest Day-passes Go On Sale This Week
-- from Jule Treneer, OILF -- Due to the widespread demand, the Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF) announced today [April 8] that single day pass tickets will be made available for purchase at www.oilf.org. Starting Monday, April 9 ticket buyers will have the option of purchasing 1-Day Only tickets allowing
April Poetry | Birds
BIRDS by Jens Kruse I When we first moved to Orcas Island I was thrilled by birds at the extremes: the bald eagles wheeling around each other during mating season, riding the thermals during the summer; and maybe my delight was even greater to greet the rufus humming birds arriving
Letter to Editor | Bargaining Table Leverage
-- from Meg Massey -- Voting yes for the Public Hospital District (PHD) is not a vote for University of Washington Medicine (UW). If the PHD passes, elected commissioners will be able to renegotiate and correct anything in the initial UW contract that hasn’t gone smoothly. They may well consider
Odlin Park Camp Host Wanted
-- from Odlin County Park Staff -- San Juan County Parks is looking for a part time seasonal camp host (with a tent) to be a presence in beautiful Odlin County Park on Lopez Island to assist the public and park staff. Position Details include: Park hosting experience and public relation
Letter to Editor | Bangs for Hospital Commissioner
-- From Clark and Joanne Cundy -- We are supporting Bill Bangs for Commissioner of the Orcas Public Hospital District, position #4. We have had the pleasure of getting to know Bill over the last five months or so and have found him to be someone we are able to
Time Again for Spring Clay Café
Sunday, April 15, 2 - 5 p.m., Orcas High School Art Room -- from Geri Turnoy for Art for Orcas Kids -- Come one, come all…to the Clay Café…on Sunday, April 15 from 2 - 5 p.m. in the High School Art Room. Choose from a wide variety of bisque
Young Scientists Rock the Funhouse
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="59112"] Does a pet rabbit respond better to food or praise? Which method of cooking carrots returns the most vitamin C These were some of the critical questions studied by young scientists who presented their hypotheses, methodology and conclusions at the annual Funhouse Science
History Matinee: The Light on the Island
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Orcas Island Historical Museums presents a fascinating book written by Helene Glidden called The Light on the Island. Helene was one of the 13 light keepers’ children on Patos Island. Mike McCloskey, publisher of San Juan Books, will share wonderful stories about Helene, who calls
April Poetry | Grandma
Grandma by JoEllen Moldoff stands in her kitchen, at the chipped enamel stove dressed in her large-pocket apron. It is the 40s in Brooklyn. As always on Saturdays the family gathers around her oak table set with extra large bowls and silverware. Her three sons have returned from war, all safe,
Rake In Some Fun at Moran State Park Clean-up
Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m., Cascade Lake -- from Roxy Marck for Friends of Moran -- Join Friends Of Moran State Park on Saturday, April 14 for some fun with a rake or, for the more daring, a pair of loppers. Meet us at Cascade Lake Shelter at 9 a.m. for a “cuppa”. Park
Gospel Choir presents “Gospel Mass” at Community Church
Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m., Orcas Community Church -- from Meredith McKie Griffith -- The community church invites you to come hear the Orcas Island Community Gospel Choir perform “Gospel Mass,” led by returning composer/conductor Dr. Stephen Newby. “We are thrilled to once again host Dr. Newby as he directs a
Letter to Editor | Experience, Background Make Bangs the Right Choice
-- from Stan & Gretchen Liebenberg -- We are writing in support of the candidacy of Bill Bangs for Commissioner of the Orcas Island Public Hospital District. Bill’s professional career activities, his thorough understanding of the complexities involved in the start-up of the proposed Hospital District, and his passion for
Dr. Vincent Shu to Present Prevention and Treatment of Breast Cancer
--by Sue Lewis-- The Cancer Survivorship Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on April 12 at 5:00 PM. Our guest speaker, Dr. Vinent Shu, will present information related to the prevention and treatment of Breast Cancer. He will show how what you eat encourages or discourages the
