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.”
Ferries’ Chief Candidates Come to Friday Harbor
-- from Rick Hughes -- Candidates for WSF head George Capacci and John Ladenberg answer questions from the public Washington State Ferries (WSF) candidates for CEO of the division within the State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) George Capacci and John Ladenberg answered questions on Monday, June 9 about
OPALCO Passes BPA Rebates to Friday Harbor Labs
-- from Suzanne Olson -- Professor Adam Summers, UW Friday Harbor Laboratories Interim Director Billie Swalla, OPALCO Energy Savings Specialist Elisa Howard and UW Dean of the College of the Environment and Prentice and Virginia Bloedel Professor Lisa J. Graumlich gather for the award presentation on the deck of
Whidbey Food Author to Visit San Juans
Thursday, June 19, Orcas Food Co-op at lunchtime for a casual conversation; Emmanuel Church Hall, 7 p.m.; Reception/Book Signing at Darvill’s, 8 p.m. -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Thrive San Juan Islands welcomes best-selling South Whidbey author, Vicki Robin to San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands in mid-June. Vicki will
Energy Fair on Orcas: We Meet the Challenge
-- by Margie Doyle -- Photos: The featured image shows OPALCO retiring Manager Randy Cornelius, SJ Conservation District Director Linda Lyshall (who led the efforts for the three-island Energy Fairs), and OPALCO consultant Jay Kimball. Photo collage above shows, clockwise from top right: John Mottl's RainShadow Solar booth; future OPALCO
Ferry Alert: Hyak and Evergreen State Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: Monday, June 9, 1:37 p.m. The Hyak and the Evergreen State continue to run 45 to 60 minutes behind schedule due to heavy vehicle traffic loading the vessels and a medical emergency onboard the Hyak. Updates will occur as more information becomes available.
Actors Theater Announces Summer Schedule
-- from Doug Bechtel -- This summer the Actors Theater of Orcas Island will present four shows—three as Readers Theater at Random Howse, and a full production at the Grange. First up is a Readers Theater production of the comedy Burying Aunt Beulah by Joni Hilton. This award-winning play tells what
OASIS High School Graduates Choose Alternative Path
OASIS Alternative Education graduates with their teachers. From left, Denis Riordan, Jill Sherman, Melissa Lewis and Corey Wiscomb -- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School students Denis Riordan and Melissa Price celebrated their graduation on Saturday, June 7 at the Episcopal Parish Hall
Cancer Support Group Meets Thursday
-- by Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room of Orcas Island Community Church. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer whether personally, as family member, friend, caregiver or in
OIFR Responds to House Fire in View Haven Neighborhood
-- from Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Orcas Fire and Rescue crews responded to this house fire in the View Haven neighborhood early Sunday morning. At approximately 12 midnight on Sunday, June 8, Orcas Firefighters responded to the View Haven neighborhood for the report of
Orcas Library Health and Wellness Week Begins!
-- from Holly King, Orcas Public Library Outreach Librarian -- Monday, June 9 10 to 11 am - Drug-Free Pain Relief with Geoffrey Godfrey Location: Orcas Island Library meeting room To start off Health and Wellness Week at Orcas Island Library, the public is invited to join pain specialist Geoffrey
Seniors to Present Their Projects to Public
Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m., Orcas High School Commons -- by Cara Russell -- Curious to see what Orcas Seniors have been working on all year? The Orcas Island High School and OASIS graduating classes of 2014 will be presenting their senior projects in an event open to the public
Resort and Quilt Exhibits, New Gift Shop Make Historical Museum a Big Draw
-- by Margie Doyle -- Eric Eagan at the Orcas Historical Museum, in the small log cabin he transformed into a representative island resort cabin The Orcas Historical Museum is now open for the summer season! Recently board and volunteers celebrated its new gift shop, a refurbished "resort"
Orcas Center to Stream A Small Family Business
Thursday, June 12, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed, A Small Family Business returns to the National Theatre for the first time since its celebrated premiere in 1987, when it won the Evening Standard Award for Best New Play. It streams
Getting Ready for The Fair: Free Admission to Participating Youth
The 2014 Fair Runs August 13-16 -- from Stan Matthews -- The San Juan County Fairgrounds is proud to launch its new website on June 6th! It’s been made-over top to bottom with more information, more color, and easier navigation. It’s still located at www.sjcfair.org! Check it out for news,
Canada’s First Nations Propose Alternative to Enbridge Pipeline
-- by Yadullah Hussain and Jeff Lewis of the FinancialPost.com -- The proposed Canadian pipeline, rejected by First Nations this spring As Enbridge Inc. reels from the rejection by residents of Kitimat, B.C. of the Northern Gateway pipeline, a First Nations-led consortium is seeking to build an alternative
Letter to Editor: More Suburbanization of Orcas Island?
-- from Michael Durland -- If you are concerned with the look and feel and safety of the roads on Orcas Island please download, read and sign the attached petition. San Juan County Public Works is proposing a new bridge in Deer Harbor to replace the existing wooden bridge. The
