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.”
GMA To Be Repealed in San Juan County?
Friday June 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station -- from the Eagle Forum -- Presentation with Discussion to follow. The state legislature has passed [GMA repeal legislation] and it has been signed into law that counties, with less than 20,000 residents in one of the
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Community For Support of Students
-- from the Families of the Orcas Island High School Class of 2014 -- The families of the Orcas Island High School senior class send our heartfelt thanks to the community members and businesses that have supported our students throughout their growing up years. We would like to recognize businesses
Darvills Contributes to Book Week Success for Kids
-- from Brook Meinhardt -- Pictured with books from Darvills: Brook Meinhardt, Izie Janecek,Hazel Meinhardt Moe, Henry Meinhardt Moe, Susan Stolmeier, and Janet Brownell (OIEF) Always working to instill and nourish the joy of reading, Darvill’s Bookstore once again joined the Orcas School District and the PTSA in
Common Sense Alliance Announces New Board Members
-- from Jane Cable, Common Sense Alliance -- Rich Peterson and Dave Hyde have been unanimously appointed to the Board of Directors of the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Rich had a career as a Fire Chief with 29 years of service in Santa Barbara, California. Upon retirement his family moved
OHS Class of 2014 Graduates!
-- by Cara Russell -- They wore blue and silver robes, and before the ceremony began, a few at a time poked their heads into the gym to make sure their family had found their seats. Roses and lilies made fragrant the air, as the high school gym was transformed
County Completes Odlin Park Renovation
-- from San Juan County Communications -- County Parks celebrated the completion of Odlin Park renovation projects that spanned more than a decade with an event titled “Rediscover Odlin” Thursday, June 12, at the park on Lopez Island. The weather cooperated, providing a perfect sunny afternoon for the more than
Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
Saturday, June 21 from 9 am - 3 pm at Random Howse Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) will present an "Island Injury Prevention Symposium". Lunch will be provided free of charge. It is open to the public,. The topics will focus on traumatic
Silence and Song with Susan Osborn
Mondays 7:30 - 10 pm, June 16, 23, 30 & July 7 This is an invitation to explore and reclaim the joy and birthright of singing. Singing is the direct language of the soul, available to all people regardless of talent. It is a universally understood communication, beyond words, from
Major Drug Arrest in Rosario Area
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- On Friday, June 13, 2014, a search warrant was executed by San Juan County Sheriff's detectives and deputies, assisted by a Bellingham Police K-9 team at a Rosario area home on Orcas Island in connection with a drug investigation. The search resulted in the
Community Celebrates Class of 2014’s Success
The Orcas High School graduates of 2014 -- by Margie Doyle -- "Go wherever you want; do whatever you want to do," Superintendent Barbara Kline told the 24 members of the Orcas High School graduating class at Friday's Celebration of Success. In addition to announcing scholarship recipients, High
The Passing of Joe Goodrich
-- from the International Order of Odd Fellows Mt. Constitution Lodge #88, Orcas Island -- When the Oddfellows came and sang to him, it was the most precious of precious gifts. John Sumrall, on the guitar, is Joe's best friend. Photo: Courtesy of Elaine Goodrich Back in 1988,
Next Step: County Planners to Review Eastsound Plans
-- Planning Commission Meeting with EPRC Friday June 20 at 9 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- Concerns over agreed-upon design standards discussed -- by Margie Doyle -- Last week's joint meeting of the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) and the County Development and Planning Department (CD&P) was
FoodMasters and Food Co-op Lead Beach Ramble
Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Orkila Dr. Ryan Drum's Seaweed Rambles are famously informative and fun -- from Learner Limbach -- Its that time again! Orcas Food Co-op and Food Masters bring you a Seaweed Ramble with Dr. Ryan Drum. The lowest
Orcas Family Health Annual Dinner Raffle
Drawing on September 8th. Buy your tickets now! -- from Karen Key Speck -- Nearly every Orcas Island eatery has joined the Orcas Family Health Center's annual Dinner Winner Raffle. The fundraiser in its fifth year raises money for the "Care For All" program to help islanders who are under-insured
OPALCO Adds 700 MHz Frequency to Grid
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Today, OPALCO announced the purchase of a partitioned portion of the Vulcan Wireless LLC 700 MHz FCC license to add to the OPALCO grid control network, as well as a collaboration agreement with Vulcan Wireless to learn from the Co-op’s deployment for the benefit of
Friday the 13th — Your Lucky Health and Wellness Day!
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library -- Friday, June 13 7:45 to 8:45 am - Pam's Power Hour at Odd Fellows Hall Instructor Pamela Evans uses a mix of weights, stretching, mat work and movement to build strength and fitness. The workout is low impact and flexible to the
