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Contributed by Madie Murray In a delightful hour-plus walking tour of Olga, participants will hear how Orcas Island fits into the geologic history of the west coast of the American continent, take a look at the 9,000 years of native habitation before European settlement and learn about William Moore, the first settler on the east
The lusty month of May began with a slightly gusty Saturday, but that didn't slow Orcas Islanders down as they observed our island's particular Rites of Spring. Olga residents gathered at the dock, along with members of the Community Band, to celebrate the return of the dock at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. While
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| I am happy to report that we had our pre-application meeting with the County Department of Community Development (DCD) on Wednesday this week. It was a beautiful day and a hopeful meeting. The goal was to tour the property, walk the wetlands area, discuss plans,
||| FROM DON STILLMAN ||| Geoff Schaaf Geoff Schaaf, 76, who shared a home on Pioneer Hill Road in Olga with his wife, Dennie Gordon, for more than 34 years, died in Los Angeles, California on January 22, 2023 from complications of throat cancer. Schaaf won four Emmys in a long, distinguished career
||| SUN DAYS ON ORCAS by EDIE KULPER ||| Several months ago, I had the most fascinating conversation with Clark Cundy. I learned just the tip of the iceberg about what it was like to grow up here, and especially what it was like to grow up inside The Orcas Hotel. I asked Clark if
||| BY LIN MCNULTY, theORCASONIAN EDITOR ||| One of our first real news stories of 2020 was the good news that Deer Harbor Yacht Club was an official entity. That means they are now celebrating their first anniversary. That's good news! We'll see if the rest of the year's wrap-up has any good news in
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- The monthly San Juan County Land Bank Commission meeting is this Friday and it will be hosting a virtual meeting via Skype. There are multiple Orcas-centered items on the agenda. Members of the public may participate in the Skype meeting by calling (360)370-0599 and
Give Orcas: December 2-December 20 -- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- Community is all about heart and lending a hand when someone is in need. Fortunately, when Orcas islanders have a need for in-home assistance and companionship, Hearts and Hands is there to help. And now, Orcas Senior Center’s Hearts and Hands
Saturday, October 5, 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church -- from Orcas Historical Museum -- John Swainson Willis passed away on September 20, 2019 at age 79, following severe heart problems. John was born on October 25, 1939 in Bellingham, WA, but raised on the family homestead on Orcas Island. John loved fishing, boating, hunting
By Michael Rivkin ‘Landmarks’ refers to Island scenes and life stages for this Orcas artist Susan Roller Mustard, Orcas resident since 2005, has made quite a name for herself since her arrival here. Her art is captivating, appealing and most difficult of all… original. When Susan walked in to Crow Valley Pottery’s Eastsound