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    Articles by Howard Schonberger
    Howard Schonberger
    Ferry Home Companion: Where have all the babies...
    By Howard Schonberger • January 30, 2015 9:46 pm

    After having a Baby Derby in the Journal for nearly 30 years we’ve come to a new record… with 31 days in January, and checking with all the local hospitals, we have yet to know who will be crowned the 2015 Baby Derby winner in San Juan County.

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    The late Andrew McGlaglen
    Gone, but not forgotten
    By Howard Schonberger • November 13, 2014 1:25 pm

    Almost ‘Standing Room Only’ at the Whittier Theatre, those attending had to park as far away as Spring Street on a rainy day to attend the ceremony for the late Andrew McLaglen.

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    Kids enjoying rides at the San Juan County fair.
    We might disagree – but we all love...
    By Howard Schonberger • August 12, 2014 1:00 pm

    We’ve had a County Fair for over a hundred years, just as we’ve had a strong newspaper for more years than that. It is just one example of how we all pitch in to make things work.

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    Journal columnist Howard Schonberger
    Best part of summer vacation? Getting home in...
    By Howard Schonberger • July 9, 2014 1:29 pm

    One of John’s gifts was a “Sneaky Pete” pool cue. The next day we foolishly asked John if we could go to the pool room. “Sure,” he said, “although I might be a bit rusty.” I should have known better.

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    Howard Schonberger
    The Importance of being San Juan Community Theatre!...
    By Howard Schonberger • April 5, 2014 6:50 pm

    I had seen the play in London in 1978 and wondered how youngsters could possibly do that. The play was not only “nice,” but also one of the greatest weekends we can remember.

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    From left; Evan Hendrickson
    ‘We Serve’… good motto for any group |...
    By Howard Schonberger • March 19, 2014 1:00 pm

    Greatest achievement probably is the continuing growth of the Leo’s club at Friday Harbor High School.

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    Howard Schonberger
    Of playwrights, polished performances and a half-pint for...
    By Howard Schonberger • January 28, 2014 6:57 pm

    Sitting in the audience at the Community Theatre, watching “On the Fringe”, the local playwrights festival, Journal columnist Howard Schonberger is reminded of the late Ethel Barrymore, and of the lasting impression that the accomplished actress made on him.

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    Howard Schonberger
    Better because of change, innovation | Guest Column
    By Howard Schonberger • August 27, 2013 5:28 pm

    When you get to your tenth decade on this globe, you sometimes have to take a break and wonder if all the high tech things happening are for the best.

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    Howard Schonberger
    Our ‘C.U.P.’s’ for kids runneth under | Guest...
    By Howard Schonberger • August 1, 2013 6:00 am

    Let’s rally to remove the last bit of red tape from the community ballfields

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    From left
    In this place that heroes call home |...
    By Howard Schonberger • July 2, 2013 4:02 pm

    There’s something about these islands that makes past troubles become smaller, whether they are from war times or other hard times.

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    Howard Schonberger
    Bow to humility; Francis at the helm |...
    By Howard Schonberger • March 26, 2013 4:11 pm

    New pope brings exemplary style to the world’s pulpits. It reminds me of when…

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    Howard Schonberger
    Don’t forget to count your island blessings |...
    By Howard Schonberger • January 25, 2013 3:12 pm

    The Community Dinner’s Greek cuisine was a total dinner-winner! Where else for a $10 donation, can you get a pre-dinner concert by our high school orchestra followed by a Greek menu, prepared byFriday Harbor high schoolers who are trained to be chefs in our Food for Thought Program.

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    Howard Schonberger
    Space exploration should be an international relay event
    By Howard Schonberger • August 28, 2012 3:25 pm

    If we can collaborate in space, why can’t we do it at the United Nations, or in Washington, D.C., or in Olympia, or in San Juan County?

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    • Friday Harbor swimmers make a splash
    • New Auditor Natasha Warmenhoven sets up her goals
    • League of Women Voters Observer Corps notes on school board, county council and port
    • Sheriff’s statement on Tyre Nichols
    • Housing shortage reaches critical mass

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