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.”
AmeriCorp Assists YMCA Camp Orkila
--by Cara Russell-- Group Back Row: Steve Long, Nathan Lucas, Sean Savage. Middle: Rachel Codd, Heidi Livingston, Kyra Haney, Ryan Cox. Front NCCC team leader Kelly Barrett, Rich Harvey. Throughout the month of June, Rich Harvey of Harvey Logging Company, along with eight young members of AmeriCorps National
Bon Voyage, Evergreen State
WSF retires its oldest ferry: Bon voyage sailing for the Evergreen State is Sunday, June 29 -- from Washington State Ferries -- The soon-to-be decommissioned Evergreen State. Courtesy Washington State Ferries. The public is invited to bid “bon voyage” to Washington State Ferries’ oldest ship, the 87-car Evergreen
Guest Opinion: OPALCO Board Goes Dark
--by Alex MacLeod -- Alex MacLeod When John Bogert resigned in frustration last September from the OPALCO Board, there was a sense of real loss in the Shaw community, where he is known as a smart, steady, community-spirited guy who had been twice elected to represent our district.
Koch Problem / MoveOn.org Movie Party
Saturday, June 28 at 3:00 pm -- from Steve and Linda Hulley -- In the updated release of his critically-acclaimed film, Koch Brothers Exposed: 2014 Edition, director Robert Greenwald pulls back the curtain on ultra-conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch, shines a light on the Kochs' toxic and sprawling reach,
Naturalist’s Notebook: The Second Shift
-- by Russel Barsh -- A Leafcutter bee enjoying Gumweed at Indian Island (Russel Barsh 2014) Wildflower meadows in the islands, including the recovering meadow at Indian Island, pass through successive waves of flowering and insect pollinators each summer. The first wave, usually lasting for several weeks between
Yummy Fundraiser for Sailing Club
Sunday, June 29 at the OIYC Picnic Shelter, West Sound -- from the Orcas Island Yacht Club -- There will be three seatings from 4:30 to 6:30 for an Orcas Youth Sailing Fundraising dinner at the Orcas Island Yacht Club Picnic Shelter next Sunday. Dinner, with a choice of salmon
Keary Taylor to Discuss e-Book Publishing
Thursday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Orcas Public Library -- by Teri Murray -- Local writers are invited to attend a talk with Orcas author Keary Taylor to hear how she has made such a phenomenal success of her four novels that are sold almost
Editorial: Is This How WAVE2GO Theft Happened?
-- by Lin McNulty -- Does this solve part of the mystery? Perhaps. At least it puts to rest the chatter in my head about how this theft of valid ticket numbers could have happened. I was seeing an "inside job" by someone at the Anacortes landing, or a hack
WSF Schedules Community Meeting
Wednesday, June 25 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Council Chambers -- from Jim Corenman, FAC Chair -- WSF is holding a community meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 in Friday Harbor at the San Juan County Council chambers, 55 Second Street. This meeting will be streamed
Fire Chief’s Report: May 1 — May 31, 2014
-- from 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 Execute
Library Meeting Tuesday
Tuesday, June 24, 8:30 a.m., Orcas Library -- from Rachel Newcombe -- There will be an Orcas Island library meeting tomorrow at 8:30am to discuss the building expansion. The meeting will be held in the community room at the library.
Good Steward Awards Presented
-- by Cara Russell -- Seven ‘Good Steward’ awards were presented to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship on Saturday, June 21 on the Village Green Stage in Eastsound. Youth Stewardship winner Zach Kostechko was presented with a “Finee” award—a glazed ceramic salmon made by Crow
Meanwhile, Elsewhere on Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- While many chose to watch or participate in the Annual Orcas Island Solstice Parade, it was not the only thing happening on the island that captured attention. The ongoing Soccer World Cup competition brought in a crowd to watch the game on the big screen
Here Comes the Sun!
-- by Cara Russell -- “Let us recite from the wise words of George Harrison,” announced Mark Padbury, Master of Ceremonies of Solstice Day Celebrations on the Village Green. “Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter... Here comes the sun, here comes the sun. And I say it's
Letter to Editor: Time to Stop the Eastsound Beheadings
-- from Carol Owens -- Time to address the issue of beheadings and mindless plunder occurring in our normally gentle Eastsound. Someone, presumably a village idiot lurking around in the evenings, is intent on beheading every bloom in every carefully maintained garden in Eastsound. Teri Williams' tulips were the first
Reminder: No Personal Fireworks in San Juan County
-- from Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal -- San Juan County’s emergency responders would like to remind everyone that personal fireworks are not allowed anywhere in our beautiful county. “Safe and Sane” fireworks sold on the mainland are intended to be used in the communities where they are
