Here’s a thought…
“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”
ROBERT FULGHUM
Letter to Editor: EMT’s Life-Saving Skills Require Training – and Levy Lift
-- from Rolf Nedelmann -- I have been a recipient of the OIFR EMTs this past Christmas Day with heart problems. The EMTs promptly responded to the 911 call, checked me out, communicated with the famous Dr. Sullivan and strongly recommended helicopter evacuation to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. Highly skilled
Sustainable Orcas Island to Meet
Wednesday, Feb 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Public Library The Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) group will hold its monthly meeting this Wednesday. The meeting will be facilitated by Rena Patty. On the agenda are identifying projects completed and priority action projects for 2014 in small
Our Rick Anda: 1951 – 2014
-- Memorial Service to be broadcast Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2:45 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church -- from the Spokesman Review -- Richard David "Rick" Richard (Rick) David Anda, CPA, 62, passed away peacefully due to complications from cholangiocarcinoma on February 17, 2014. Rick was born in Seattle,
CPE Bach at Noon Tomorrow
Monday, February 24, Noon, Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- TOMORROW, Monday noon at 12:00 in Eastsound at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Chuch ! ... a very special concert featuring four of the most well known orchestral works by Carl Philipp Emanuel and his illustrious father Johann
New Number for CenturyLink Accounting Questions
-- from Jan Kampbell, CenturyLink Public Relations & Market Development Manager for Western Washington -- On behalf of CenturyLink and our local San Juan County and Washington employees, we thank you for your patience. We have credited your account for the time period that your service was interrupted due to
Rick Anda Memorial Service to be Broadcast at Community Church
--from Hilary Canty -- Many of you knew Rick Anda as a neighbor, friend, volunteer and donor. His memorial service is being held tomorrow (Saturday 2-22) at 3 pm in Spokane. For those of you who would like to be there but are unable to travel over the mountains, the
Library Board Special Meeting Tuesday
-- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- On Tuesday, February 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Library meeting room, the Orcas Island Library Board will hold a special meeting to discuss updates to the Library building project.
Moonlight & Magnolias: Frankly, My Dear, You Should Give a Damn!
A Hoot of a Hit at The Grange -- a review by Tom Fiscus -- Photo: Chris Thomerson Moonlight and Magnolias, the latest offering now playing at the Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island, is billed as a comedy and it should be. The play, set in 1930s Hollywood,
Orcas Center Show to Explore What Is A Print?
Opening reception Friday, March 7, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Pat Littlewood, Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee -- Pat Littlewood and Rosemary Kimball prepare to use a printing press to produce a print. The Orcas Center Visual Arts Committee is inviting local artists to participate
Letter to Editor: Levy Approval Maintains High Service Level
-- Barbara G. Bedell, Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners, San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 -- On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, the Board of Fire Commissioners for San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 adopted Resolution 2014-1 re-authorizing a regular property tax levy. This proposition would authorize the District
UUF to Discuss “Five Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy”
Sunday, February 23, 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain -- "Five Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy" with Kathy Hendrickson NOTE: Childcare could be available this Sunday. Please let me know if you would like to bring children to our services. We
Letter to Editor: Numerous Reasons to Support OIFR Levy
-- from Tom Ritter -- There are many reasons why the voters should support Proposition One that funds Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. This organization has saved many lives and protected our properties by a team of professional staff and volunteers who are prepared to rapidly respond
OIFR to Hold Brown Bags, Town Halls, Open Houses to Discuss Levy
-- from Kevin O'Brien -- Leading up to the Levy Lid-Lift Election on April 22, and an ongoing recruitment drive for volunteer firefighters in Doe Bay, Orcas, and Deer Harbor; Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will be hosting a series of events geared to inform the community of our overall
Council Consent Agenda Items
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 -- from Ingrid Gabriel -- All matters listed with the Consent Agenda have been distributed to each Council Member for reading and study, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the Council with no separate discussion. If separate discussion is
Still Need Help With WA Health Exchange?
Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Do you need help getting insurance? Are you having trouble using the Washington HealthPlanFinder? Have you tried to apply online and received an error message? Trained volunteers will be at the Orcas Public Library to
Wooden Boat Society To Feature Guest Speaker
Wednesday, February 26, 7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Mark Smaalders -- The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands is hosting a talk by John Guzzwell, renowned sailor and boat builder. In the early 1950s John Guzzwell built the wooden 20’ sloop Trekka in Victoria, BC and
