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
Madrona Voices | Things to Consider Before PHD Election
-- from Steve Smith for Madrona Voices -- Madrona Voices is operated by Steve and Jennifer Smith of Orcas Island. It is where research and surveys of interest to the community are posted. We considered creating a pro/con report. However, what some people consider a pro, others might consider a
OIFR Calls on Rock Island to…Save Stranded Cat
-- from Dan Burke for Rock Island Communications -- Rock Island responded to a call from Orcas Island Fire on Saturday morning, April 7, 2018, to assist in rescuing a cat. "Bea," an 8-month-old kitten, had been stuck in a tree for three days. By Saturday morning, he had climbed
Renaissance Songs Without Words in Upcoming Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Saturday, April 14, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents Songs without Words: 1550 to 1750 with Montreal's viola da gambist Susie Napper and renaissance and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan. An intimate tribute to the power of poetry and
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
