Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Guest Opinion | Viability of Medical Practices on Orcas Island
-- from Paul Kamin -- Dr. Russell and Dr. Shinstrom have both been part of Orcas Medical Center, and subsequently chosen to practice medicine separate from the Orcas Medical Foundation. Both have been operating their own practices for more than a decade. Both Dr. Russell’s Orcas Island Family Medicine and
Flashmob Surprises, Honors Midwife at Enzo’s
-- from Kathi Ciskowski -- An Orcas flashmob gather at the Village Green to honor Melinda Milligan, retiring midwife. Melinda Milligan was peacefully enjoying a visit with her friend, Artha Kass (who knew what was about to transpire), at Enzo’s on Monday afternoon, when the conversation was genially
Separating Sewer from Water (Bill)
-- from Paul Kamin -- Every month, Eastsound Water Users Association, (EWUA or “Eastsound Water”) and Eastsound Sewer and Water District (ESWD or Eastsound Sewer) receive payments intended for each other. Folks send the Sewer District payment for their water bills and they send Eastsound Water payment for their sewer
December 31 Will Be For and About the Birds
Saturday, December 31 -- from Barbara Jensen -- The San Juan Islands Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be on Saturday, December 31 and is a wonderful way to celebrate the coming of a new year. From Christmas Bird Hunts to Christmas Bird Counts - 117 Years of Counting In 1900
What is Your Vision for Future of Eastsound?
-- from Fred Klein -- How important is the future of Eastsound to you…?… What will it be like in twenty years?... And what role would you like to play in answering that question? How shall we answer the question of the Future of Eastsound...?...shall it be...allowed to evolve on
Snow Will Delay School Bus Routes
-- from Cathy Ferran -- We are monitoring the weather as closely as possible. The roads were navigable this morning. The current forecast is calling for below freezing temperatures going forward, so, Superintendent Webb, is instructing that all buses will be on the snow route this afternoon. Tomorrow, Tuesday, December
Hiyu Up for Sale, But Hurry as Bids Close Soon
1967 150 Ft. CAR/PASSENGER FERRY M/V HIYU More media Year Make/Brand Model VIN/Serial 1967 Gunderson Brothers Engine NA HIN/IMO#8645 Condition Category Inventory ID See Description Boats and Marine Supplies 16-3175 1967 150 Ft. CAR/PASSENGER FERRY M/V HIYUYear: 1967 Make: Gunderson Brothers Engineering Corp. Model: NA Mileage: 2016 Condition/Valuation Survey VIN:
Pertussis Update and Preparing for the Holiday Travel Season
-- from San Juan County Communications -- With the three recent pertussis, or whooping cough, cases in San Juan County, and with the holiday travel season upon us, now is a good time to review you and your family’s immunization status and make sure your immunizations are up to date.
Students Donate Funds for New Score Table
-- from Eric Webb -- The 60 year old gym at Orcas Public School would like to welcome a new score table which will be used for MS and HS basketball games. Diego Lago, Isabella Douglas, Maddox Davis, and Logan Jones donated $600 earned from a bake sale at the
Auditor Reflects on Election Moments
-- from Milene Henley, County Auditor -- (The twelfth in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County.) The votes are counted, and the results certified. It is my hope
Guest Opinion | Medical Future on Orcas Island
-- from Tony Giefer, M.D. -- Much of what has been written or placed online recently about the medical issues facing Orcas Island has been misinformed or plainly false. As Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan said “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts”. Instead of
Snow, Cold, Library Work Continues on Schedule
-- from the Orcas Island Library -- Orcas Island Public Library continues expansion project Framing: The majority of the framing was estimated to be complete last week. Additional miscellaneous areas will be completed in December. Roof Framing / Sheathing and Water Barrier Installation: Roof sheathing will start on
Support Standing Rock at Tea/Dessert Potluck
Friday, December 16, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Sharon Abreu -- We got some good news this week regarding Standing Rock and the Dakota Access Pipeline. While the Army Corps decision to deny the final permit to Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) is reason to celebrate, unfortunately
Guest Opinion | OMF/UW Medicine Q&A (Part 2)
– from Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) – This is the second in a series of answers to frequently asked questions about the OMF/UW Medicine plan to have a UW Neighborhood Clinic on Orcas Island. The complete ongoing, cumulative OMF/UW Medicine Q&A document, is available now by clicking this link: www.orcasmedicalcenter.com/q-a-omfuw-medicine.
Christmas Eve Reading: “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”
Saturday, December 24, 3 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Suzanne Olson -- Deer Harbor's own Howard Barbour will once again give a reading of Dylan Thomas' classic A Child's Christmas in Wales at 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 24th at the Odd Fellows Hall, followed by holiday cookies. The
New Book Features Island Pollinators
Sunday, December 18, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Darvills -- from Russel Barsh -- The nonprofit conservation laboratory Kwiaht celebrates the holiday season with the launch of a new adult coloring book and illustrated guide to many of the overlooked native insects that pollinate the wildflowers, orchards and gardens of Orcas.
