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.”
DH Fire Station Conditional Use Public Comment Period Open
Citizen comments are welcome until July 30, 2014 -- from Pat Ayers -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has filed for a Conditional Use Permit which would allow the community to hold meetings and events at the Deer Harbor Fire Station #24, 59 Channel Road, Deer Harbor. Citizen comments are
William Hubert James, 1936-2014
-- by the James Family -- William Hubert James went to be with Jesus after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Bill was born June 28, 1936 in Detroit, Mich., was an only child, and passed June 29, 2014 in Sedro Woolley, Wash. Bill met his future wife, Diane —
Potters Fest at Crow Valley Cabin
-- by Michael Rivkin -- Crow Valley Cabin, an island landmark Crow Valley Pottery celebrates its 55th year with the presentation of its annual Potter’s Fest, opening Friday, July 18th. The show features, in addition to work from Crow Valley’s own studio, the varied pottery of nearly 50
Guest Editorial: Crosscut’s Berger Nails the Fog of Dope
-- by Knute Berger, of Crosscut.com -- Maybe it's because I have frequently been accused of looking like Jerry Garcia. Maybe it's because I went to Evergreen and people often assume I have a stoner's proclivities. Maybe it's because I came of age in the late 1960s — a generational
Guest Column: On Libraries, Las Vegas, and Elvis
-- by Donna Riordan -- Who knew that Elvis was a convincing 3-D printer pitchman? In late June, I attended the American Library Association meeting in Las Vegas along with 18,000 other library lovers – librarians, trustees, and library friends from public, private and academic libraries. I went as a
Perform at the County Fair
-- from Reve Shannon -- Enjoying the performances of local talent at the San Juan County Fair has always been one of the highlights for many fairgoers. Listening to a group of young players rock the stage with their band, watching a unique dance piece or just mellowing out to
Mammogram Van Returns to Orcas and Lopez
Monday, August 4 and Tuesday August 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Orcas Senior Center Wednesday, August 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Woodmen Hall, Lopez -- by Lin McNulty -- Assured Imaging Women's Wellness will be bringing the latest in digital mammography to Orcas Island Senior Center and to
Come to Your Senses at Kindlingsfest
Tuesday July 22 – Friday July 25 -- from Dick Staub, Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church -- "Come to Your Senses" at KindlingsFest 2014 Kindlingsfest 2014 comes to Orcas Island with the theme "Come to Your Senses." The annual celebration of art, ideas and the spiritual takes place
Orcas Island Garden Club Appreciates Volunteers
-- by Carol Kulminski -- This year, the Garden Tour in June was the most successful to date. Sally Hodson, one of the organizers, gives all the credit to the many volunteers who gave their time and creative talents in so many ways. From the generous garden owners to the
State Parks to Hold Moran Trail Public Meeting
Monday, July 21, 6-7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a public meeting on Orcas Island to discuss a proposal to develop a mountain bike trail in Moran State Park. The meeting is from 6 to 7
A New Vision and A New Priest for Emmanuel
-- by Stewart Mehlman -- Berto Gándara Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island is getting ready to welcome their new priest. The Rev. Berto Gándara will begin his ministry on Sunday, August 17th. During the last year, under the inspiring leadership of interim priests Kate Kinney and the
Olga Daze: A Fun Celebration for a Great Cause
Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Olga Community Center and Park -- from Jan Ehrlichman -- Olga Daze Raffle of this stunning handmade quilt by Betty Marcum. Raffle tickets will be available at Olga Daze. You do not need to be present to win. Olga Daze
In Anticipation of Market Day
-- from Galen Burdhardt -- Each year for the past several years, David Gutteridge (an English friend of ours whom we lovingly call the poet laureate of Emmanuel Episcopal Church) has written a poem in anticipation of Market Day. I think this event, which used to be called the St.
Youth Conservation Corps Report: Week Two
-- from Skylar Dalusio, Kayleigh Horton, and Maggie Tombs with Mary Gropp -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps is made up of a group of kids who are interested in conserving our environment, and in doing service projects on the island. This week, to take action, we gathered on
Fire Chief’s Report: June 1 – June 30, 2014
-- from OIFR Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2014 Execute the mission of OIFR through the direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for all OIFR operations Provide positive leadership for OIFR and our community Improve reliability and performance for OIFR
Writers Roundtable: The Sonnets of Rilke
Saturday, July 12, 1-3 p.m., Orcas Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- John Friedmann will read from his new translations of Rilke’s Sonnets to Orpheus, and discuss the intricacies of the translation process. A limited number of bound copies of this translation will be available for $10. The Sonnets are
