Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Fire and Rescue Honors Fallen Firefighters
-- from Miklos Preysz, Acting Chief, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) -- On August 25, 2015 at approximately 1900, a “paddle-out” memorial ceremony was performed for the three fallen Twisp Firefighters at Eastsound Waterfront Park. We regret to announce that OIFR was unable to formally attend. OIFR, in the
Help Celebrate Your “Island Fare”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Charlie Binford and Joe Boucher confer over the new social network www.IslandFare.com. Islanders are invited to sign up as members. There's an intergenerational triumverate at work on Orcas Island to bring "a place where islanders can gather -- albeit via the magic of
Health Issues Cause OPALCO Board Member to Step Down
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- OPALCO Board Member Glenna Hall has announced her resignation due to health issues. Hall represents District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Spieden islands). The Board will appoint a new board member to fill the vacancy until Hall’s term is up in
Jazzman Martin Lund Presents First Annual Jazz Festival
September 4 - 6, 2015 at Orcas Center -- by Jackie Daigle -- [metaslider id=38833] For anyone new to Orcas Island who does not yet know Martin Lund and his passion for music, the first annual Orcas Island Jazz Festival is the start of something big. Creating a music camp
Farmers Market: A Summer Tradition for Locals and Visitors
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=37822] The Orcas Island Farmers Market may be the greatest single tourist attraction on the island, but it is also a summer Saturday tradition for many islanders. Which is only fitting, because only Orcas Islanders can sell their products --whether farm produce, dairy or
Guest Editorial: Caring For Our Children
-- by a long-time Island Mother -- Lying in my tent at night, the stars out and bright above me in the dark night sky, I hear the sound of a mother screaming, a door slamming, and children crying. I live in a neighborhood on Orcas. There are lots of
Robin DiGeorgio — April 12, 1942 – July 23, 2015
Robin DiGeorgio -- April 12, 1942 - July 23, 2015 -- by the friends and family of Robin DiGeorgio -- Robin Elizabeth Phillippi DiGeorgio passed away at Island Hospital in the early hours of July 23, 2015, with her dear friend Keri Stone by her side. Robin was
With Our Support, Rebuilt Exchange is in Sight
-- by Lin McNulty -- Nearly 40 interested people gathered to hear the latest on the Exchange. If you know a naysayer that freely expressed an opinion that the Exchange would never be rebuilt, you just might want to let him or her know that while it's not quite
Domestic Violence Call Ends in Pursuit, Arrest
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On August 24, 2015 at approximately 7:30 p.m. a report of Assault DV came was phoned into the Sheriff’s Office. A female victim suffered significant injuries at the hands of her boyfriend who has an extensive criminal history. Deputies were dispatched to the area where the male
Letter to the Editor: Is A Community Loan Fund Coming to Orcas? Should it?
-- by Alexander Conrad -- Would the Orcas Island community support a local Community Loan Fund? Would there be sufficient borrower interest? Would there be sufficient investor interest? How would it work on Orcas? These are just a few of the questions that a group of islanders (the loan fund
Guest Column: Blackberry Moments
-- by Joe Symons -- August on Orcas is blackberry season. Blackberry brambles grow wild all over the island, and are considered more or less available to anyone who wants to risk some scratches. I went on a walk with some friends from the east coast a few days ago.
Letter to the Editor: Meetings to Address Proposed Farming Regs
Wednesday, August 26, from 4-5:30 at the Eastsound Firehall -- by Sandy Strehlou -- Dear Friends of Local Agriculture: I am writing to encourage you to attend one of the following meetings on the proposed greenhouse regs. The San Juan Island meeting is [Tuesday] afternoon at Brickworks. There will be
Writers Roundtable: Chinese Poetics, Art of Translation
Saturday, August 29, 1 to 3 p.m. at Orcas Public Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- "Introduction to Chinese Poetics and the Art of Translation" will be presented by John Friedmann at this months Writers Roundtable. Chinese poetry of the classical period is revelatory when rendered in excellent translation. In his
Apply for Low Income Housing Grants, Loans by Sept. 30
Funding for non-profits and developers, not individuals -- -- from Melanie Rollins, San Juan County Affordable Housing Coordinator -- San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $20,000 in 2015 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income
Orcas 4-H-ers Outstanding at the Fair
-- by D. N. Kinsey 4-H Leader -- Fun at the Fair with Orcas' Fur and Feathers 4-Hers More than 6 million young people across the United States are in 4-H clubs. Orcas Island has over 50 members enrolled in 4-H with most of them demonstrating a years
Exchange Progress Public Forum on Tuesday
Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from the Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange newsletter (reprinted from Aug. 18)-- The roadwork begins at the Orcas Transfer Station. The "new" Exchange is the brown building at the top (north) of this map Save the date! The team
