Here’s a thought…
“When you re-read a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in yourself than there was before.”
CLIFTON FADIMAN
Sheriff’s Report | March 28 – April 3, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- March 28, 2018 18-002042 Vehicle Prowl 10:42:31 03/28/18 A Deputy was dispatched to a report of a Vehicle Prowl in Friday Harbor. No suspects at this time. Investigation Continues. 18-002045 Agency Assistance 12:22:39 03/28/18 A Lopez Island Deputy initiated a neglect investigation
April Poetry | Laurel Rust
WITH MY MOTHER IN THE WEEKS OF HER DYING by Laurel Rust My mother's face is hardly recognizable on the flat pillow of her bed, eyes closed. Sitting beside her bed in her wheelchair, I don't want to stare at her, want to give her privacy, but can't concentrate on
Notice: Memorial Services for Ginny Lu Wood
A memorial service will be held for Ginny Lu Wood on Saturday, April 7 at 1 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.
Participate in Ag Guild Marketing Resource Guide and Map
-- from Gretchen Krampf -- The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild, Lopez Community Land Trust and Orcasong Institute have received funding through a 2018 San Juan County LTAC grant to create two marketing resources to benefit San Juan County farmers, producers, restaurateurs, hosts and marketplaces. The Food and Farms Product
San Juan Island Women’s Group Presents: Planned Parenthood Informational
Thursday April 12, 6:30-8 p.m., San Juan Island Grange -- from Glenn Hendrick for San Juan Island Grange -- Come meet Mount Baker Planned Parenthood Executive Director Linda McCarthy, and Development Manager, Jennie Noskoff, and hear about local health services in Friday Harbor, as well as new challenges for the
Eastsound Water Main Flushing Success
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Water -- Eastsound Water would like to thank our members for their cooperation with recent water main flushing events. We understant they can be disruptive. During multiple evenings in March Eastsound Water has flushed more than 7.5 miles of water mains throughout town. Water
Letter to Editor | Orcas: Unaffordable?
-- from Tom Owens -- My Social Security (and other income based of SS) seems to be shrinking fast. Orcas seems to be, step by step, becoming LESS affordable! Are we asking for too many services and benefits? Could we all think about affordability just a bit more when we vote
Wild San Juan Lectures Return to Whale Museum
-- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Wild San Juan Lectures are back. The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Shona Aitken, Wolf Hollow’s Education Curator, back as part of a free, collaborative 2018 Spring and Summer Lecture Series at 7 p.m. at The Whale Museum on the following dates: Tuesday,
Letter to Editor | Vote Bill Bangs For Hospital District Commissioner
-- from Dennis and Lynn Baker -- For a caring heart plus a sharp brain with a sharp pencil, vote Bill Bangs for the Public Hospital District commissioner position 4. With a long family history on Orcas but a recent full-time resident, Bill has a deep love of our community
April Poetry | Window Seat
Window Seat by Lin McNulty If I were to see you on the ferry seated, alone on the long bench seat at the window, I would sit next to you face you one leg under me my head above yours my arm across the back of the long bench seat.
Letter to Editor | Vote for PHD and Boteler, But Not For Me
-- from Steve Hulley -- This week the County is mailing out ballots for Orcas residents to vote on two important measures: a tax initiative to provide the financial support that is needed for primary healthcare to survive on our island, and, contingent on that initiative passing, the opportunity to
Letter to Editor | We Can’t Wait to Vote for Diane Boteler
-- from Kate Pruett, Cindy Jones, Doug Fawcett, and Jim Bredouw -- We have recently read a list of responsibilities for hospital commissioner and it is clear to us how vitally important it is to get the right people for these positions. We are thrilled that Diane L. Boteler, M.D. is
April Poetry | Explain
Explain by Carla Stanley The sound has stars in its eyes while the water walks on water silver footprints rest then ripple dance step hints like the copper ones on Broadway frogs chorus line in time as daylight saves itself from going to bed early were we ever in charge
April Poetry | While Stationed in Germany
-- from Bruce Adkins -- While stationed in Germany Ed Wilson had eight wheels The first four belonged to a 1960 Volkswagen bug 40 horses of economic reliability Light and susceptible to high winds or passing semis, hills and tight corners yet practical as a Bavarian hiking boot The other
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes on Public Hospital District
-- from Clark and Joanne Cundy -- We would like to voice our support, and will be VOTING FOR a local Public Hospital District (PHD) here on Orcas Island. We urge our fellow islanders to come together as we have done many times in the past on different projects and
Another “Eggcellent” Egg Hunt at Moran State Park
-- from Don Webster for Orcas Lions Club -- On Saturday, March 31, the Orcas Island Lions Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Moran State Park. About 145 children participated with their friends and family in attendance. The number of children is about 20 more than recent years
