Once again the visit of the Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck on Orcas Island was a success for islanders and the store.

During the truck’s presence on April 20, donors were eager to see their “goodies” go to a good cause.  In the six years the Store has been operational, we have saved 150 tons of useable “stuff” from going into landfills.  Since the Exchange is probably not going to be re-opened until after this summer, Jason Harrison, the Skagit HFH Store general manager, said he will likely plan one or more trips back to Orcas.  When we have new dates, they will be announced in The Islands’ Sounder and on local bulletin boards.  The volunteers manning the truck were still hearing that most islanders do not know about the store in Mount Vernon, so Harrison said as a “thank you” to all islanders, show proof of your Orcas residence in May for a 10 percent discount. If you need more information, call Duff at 376-3032 or tpiduff@hotmail.com.

Jim Duffield

Orcas island