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
Post-Prime Ball Players! Wanna Play?
From David Turnoy Past Your Prime But Still Want to Play Ball? Remember those fond memories of the smell of freshly-cut grass, of getting out on the sandlot and playing baseball or softball in the spring or summer? Just because we are past our prime, it shouldn't mean we can
Local, Regional Potters Featured at Potter’s Fest!
Carved Orcas Plate by Sandra Kvalheim By Michael Rivkin Crow Valley Pottery presents its annual Potter’s Festival, which begins Friday, July 19th with an opening reception at the historic Cabin shop, from 4 to 7PM. The focus of this year’s ‘fest is the blending of artistic and functional
Sheriffs Office Investigating Home Invasion
from Sheriff Rob Nou On Thursday, July 11, 2013 at about 11:45 p.m. deputies responded to a reported home invasion at a Friday Harbor apartment complex. Two masked men reportedly forced entry into the occupied apartment demanding property and assaulted the victims. In the ensuing altercation, the suspects were recognized
Gov. to Unveil Health Care Act Enrollment Plans
Governor Jay Inslee and health care leaders convene “Coverage is Here” Enrollment Summit, July 16 in Seattle From the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Governor Jay Inslee and other health care leaders are convening a “Coverage is Here” Enrollment Summit on July 16 in Seattle. The “Coverage
Airlift Northwest Makes Non-Emergency Visit: Are You a Member?
Airlift Northwest visited the Village Green on Thursday afternoon for tours—not for an emergency. Photo: Cara Russell Airlift Northwest paid a get-acquainted visit to the Village Green on Thursday, July 11, followed by a “Meet and Greet” event at Rose’s Bakery. Airlift Northwest offers AirCare membership, a
Orcas Class of ’73 to Reunite this Summer
The Orcas High School Class of 1973 invites classmates and friends to join in their 40th Reunion Celebration to be held on Saturday, August 31st at the Senior Center in Eastsound. For complete details on this and other reunion activities please contact Tim Grant via email: timothygrant_orcasisland@msn.com
Tea and Story Time after Garden Work this Friday
Tea and Story Time this Friday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the School Garden Storytime to coincide with weekly Friday work parties in the school garden. Gardening is every Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., until August 23. Storytime with Mrs. Doss is every other week, beginning
Fire Chief Report: June 10—July 7, 2013
............................CALLS FOR SERVICE ....................This Report ........Year to Date EMS.................. 58....................321 Fire/Other........ 32....................113 Total................. 90.................. .434 2012.......... 1/1/12–7/7/12.............. 353 Year to date responses have increased 22.95% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for
Council Clerk’s Corner (C3)
Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk By Ingrid Gabriel, Clerk to the Council Here in the San Juan County Council office, we have long recognized that you, the public, may not be as informed on the day-to-day activities of your elected legislative government as we would
Former County Commissioner Alan Lichter Passes
Alan Lichter celebrates the County's purchase of the Orcas Landing property in 2009, a project he shepherded while on the Council Alan Lichter passed away last week at his home on the island. Lichter was a retired university professor, educated at the University of Washington, where he earned
Letter to the Editor: Nancy Pearl’s Visit a Huge Hit!
On behalf of the Orcas Island Public Library, I would like to thank everyone who attended and helped with our Visit with Nancy Pearl yesterday, July 10th. It was a great event, and nearly 100 people were there. Nancy recommended and described 17 titles, and I was told that after
Walk with the Trees: Growing, Big and Old
Saturday July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From the San Juan County Land Bank The forests of Turtleback Mountain tell a story rooted in geology, first peoples, settlement, industry, and conservation. Forester and restoration ecologist Carson Sprenger will lead us into the mountain’s north woods to illustrate the
Get to Know AirLift Northwest
Thursday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m. an Airlift NW helicopter will be landing on the Village Green in Eastsound at Rose's Bakery from 4 to 6 p.m. in Eastsound Airlift Northwest invites the general public to events in Eastsound and Friday Harbor in July. Both events will provide opportunities for
Come to Jane Barfoot-Hodde’s 100th Birthday Party!
Jane Barfoot-Hodde at left, with Irene O'Neill and Tom Welch Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Olga By Tom Welch Many important events occurred in 1913. Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States. Mexico had a revolution, and the Uruguayan Air Force was
EPRC Mulls Stormwater, Roads, Trails and Kiosks
Next meeting tomorrow, Thursday July 11 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall By Margie Doyle At the June 6 meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC), members worked with the public, notably Orcas Island school students, to move forward on a stormwater project making use of
Guest Column: Support for Theatre Questioned
By Jane Alden Tonight, (Tuesday, July 9), there was a performance at Doe Bay of “The Taming of the Shrew,” by the San Juan Island Stage Left Theatre Company, directed by Helen Machin-Smith. Every summer this company takes a production of a Shakespearean play on tour to all the
