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
Orcas Public Hospital District Candidates’ Statements: Pegi Groundwater
Pegi Groundwater Statement by Pegi Groundwater:I am running for Commissioner position number 2. I became a candidate because I believe that local access to primary, urgent and after hours urgent health care are essential elements of a vibrant community. I believe that a public hospital district is the best
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
New County Clerk Sworn In
-- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County Council appointed Lisa Henderson as County Clerk at its regularly scheduled meeting on March 20, 2018. Ms. Henderson, who has served as the Chief Deputy Clerk since 2014, will take on immediately the full duties of the Office of County
WSF Would Like You to Become a FROG
-- from Jerry Litt for State Transportation Commission -- Starting next week, the Washington State Transportation Commission will be sending 20,500 Washington State Ferry (WSF) riders, a link to a new Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) survey that will ask for your input on WSF’s performance this winter. To get as many
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 CO2 emissions. However, all OPALCO’s electric customers are going to see an increase in rates
Madrona Voices: Seeking the Voices of the Community
--by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- If you’re a research professional looking for a perfect place to settle, what do you do? Steve Smith, co-founder of MadronaVoices “Research,” says Steve Smith, who with his wife Jennifer moved to Orcas from Nebraska almost four years ago. The pair
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 District [PHD]. This is not a program for a hospital, but it is a program
Reminder: Anti-Gun-Violence March Will Precede Local Democrats’ Convention
-- from David Turnoy for San Juan County Democrats -- The San Juan County Democrats will be holding our biennial convention on Saturday, March 24, at the Grange in Friday Harbor, from 1 p.m. until possibly as late as 5 p.m. This will follow a march through Friday Harbor demanding
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
