Here’s a thought…
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.”
New Plans Released for the Gateway Pacific Terminal
-- by Michael Riordan -- Bellingham is abuzz with news that coal-port proponents have released revised plans for the Gateway Pacific Terminal. On Tuesday, Pacific International Terminals, a subsidiary of Seattle-based SSA Marine revealed a new alignment of the storage facilities and railroad tracks that, they claim, will reduce impacts
Wednesday Evening Markets on the Village Green!
-- from Jennifer Pietsch, Orcas Island Farmers Market Manager -- For the third year, Orcas Island Farmers Market is hosting Evening Markets Wednesdays on the Village Green! We started three years as part of the celebration of National Farmers' Market Week in August. It was so fun and successful that
Guest Editorial: A Bountiful Garden in the Heart of Eastsound
-- by Antoinette Botsford -- The Fern Street "Extension" parcel -- ideal for a community garden? The Eastsound Planning Review committee (EPRC), County Public Works and the County Council from time to time discuss what is to be done with the lot, 50x100, that is bordered by Prune
Almost Classical at Brown Bag
Wednesday, July 23, noon to 12:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish -- from Kristen Wilson -- Almost Classical, Orcas Island’s “Orcas Has Talent” winners, will perform at the Brown Bag Concert at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish in Eastsound this Wednesday, July 23, from noon to 12:30 p.m. The trio of young
Youth Conservation Corps Report: Week Three
-- from Emma Thoron, Kayleigh Horton & Maggie Toombs, with Mary Gropp This past week the OIYCC worked tirelessly for the San Juan County Land Bank under the direction of Orcas Preserve Steward, Ruthie Dougherty. On Wednesday we were at the Deer Harbor Preserve, just north of the Marina. Our
Library Shares Expansion Plans Over Ice Cream
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=30502] My family moved to Orcas Island when I was eight years old. It was a uniquely cold and windy November. The Orcas Public Library, which was located at 217 Main Street at the time, was the size of a small house, and held
Guest Column: More Light on OPALCO’s Transparency
-- by Alex MacLeod -- When I wrote last month saying it was my belief OPALCO Board members and senior managers had not been honest when they publicly denied any involvement in threatening letters sent to a former Board member and sitting County Councilman, I knew more than I revealed.
Kindle Your Senses at KindlingsFest this Week
-- from Dick Staub, Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church -- What if you are not just limited to the five traditional senses? Sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch? What is the connection between the senses and the spiritual? This week The Kindlings will take on the theme “Come to Your
A Training Program for Orcas Actors
-- from Doug Bechtel of Actors Theater -- Are you an adult beginning actor? Are you experienced on the stage but want to improve your performance skills? Then get ready to rumble! The Maria Massey Memorial Fund, in concert with the Actors Theater of Orcas Island, is pleased to announce
Library to Hold Special Meeting Tuesday
-- from Phil Heikkinen -- PUBLIC NOTICE The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 22, at 8:30 a.m. in the Eastsound Airport Meeting Room to discuss the Library expansion project.
Update: Saturday’s Author Delayed
Bruce Holbert is stuck in a mega long ferry line; Monday's night reading still scheduled Monday July 21 6 – 7 p.m., Orcas Library Saturday July 19th 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Darvill’s Bookstore. Bruce Holbert returns to read and discuss his new book The Hour of Lead. Lonesome Animals, Holbert’s
Community Solar for our Schools
-- from Linda Lyshall -- Enroll in Community Solar today and be a part of the renewable energy future of San Juan County! Your participation in Community Solar for our Schools will provide our students with renewable energy education and will generate renewable solar energy for our schools, reducing our
Bried Announces Retirement from OMC
-- from Jean Bried, PA-C, MPH -- Many of you, patients and friends, know I have planned to retire from Orcas Medical Center and join my husband, Michael, on more of his adventures. Now that Camille Fleming MD has joined our practice and complements so well the care provided by
Annual St. Agnes Market Day Sale at Episcopal Church
Donate items this week -- from Karen Blinn -- The Annual Market Day Sale will held Saturday, July 26, from 10 am to 2 pm on the church lawn. Lots of treasures for sale -- jewelry, housewares, small appliances, books, puzzles -- and pies, cakes and cookies. Hotdogs and sodas
The Fair — Participating is the Name of the Game
-- from Reve Shannon, Fair Production, San Juan County Fair -- The County Fair is coming soon — August 13-16 — and now is the time to set your sites to get the most out of your experience. For many, that may be purchasing a season ticket and enjoying the
County Council Sends Letter to CenturyLink
On July 15, the County Council approved sending a letter to Tom Novotney, Vice President and General Manager for Century Link in Spokane, Wash. It read: Thank you for taking the time to come and address the San Juan County Council’s questions and concerns about Century Link’s service in our
