Wednesday,July 3, 2013 • The Islands’ Sounder
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Home saved from fire
When an Orcas homeowner heard alarms going off in a neighbors’ house, she immediately notified the fire department. On June 18 around 8 p.m., Orcas Fire and Rescue responded to the report of “a house full of smoke with alarms going off ” on Alder Street in Eastsound. Firefighters encountered moderate smoke downstairs and heavy concentrations of smoke in the upstairs area. A rapid search revealed a pot burning on the stove. The cookware was removed and the home cleared of smoke. Three dogs were in the home and safely contained outside by the observant neighbor.
Nancy Pearl to visit Orcas If you'd like your summer reading to take you off the beaten path, Librarian Nancy Pearl is here to help. Everyone’s go-to books guru will be revealing “under the radar” reads – books she thinks deserve more attention than they've been getting. She will also recommend some great summer reads. Pearl will speak on Wednesday, July 10 at 3 p.m. in the Victorian Room at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound. She is a regular book commentator on NPR’s Morning Edition and NPR affiliate stations KUOW in Seattle and KWGS in Tulsa. The New York Times calls her “the talk of librarian circles.” Readers can’t get enough of her recommendations while bookstores
and libraries offer standing room only whenever she visits. Since the release of the best-selling “Book Lust” in 2003 and the Librarian Action Figure modeled in her likeness, Pearl has become a rock star among readers and the tastemaker people turn to when deciding what to read next. Having worked as a librarian and bookseller in Detroit, Tulsa, and Seattle, Pearls’ knowledge of and love for books is unmatched. In 1998, she developed the program “If All of Seattle Read the Same Book,” which spread across the country, even inspiring a similar event on Orcas. The former director of the Washington Center for the Book, Pearl celebrates the
written word by speaking at bookstores and libraries across the country and on her monthly television program “Book Lust” on the Seattle Channel. In 2004, Pearl became the 50th winner of the Women’s National Book Association Award for her extraordinary contribution to the world of books. She lives in Seattle with her husband, Joe. This event is sponsored by the Orcas Island Library and The Friends of the Library, and is free of charge. There will be a chance to purchase books and have them autographed by Pearl and one lucky attendee will receive a surprise gift. For more info, contact Kathleen Lunde at the library, 376-4985.
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Kids cook with Christina by MADIE MURRAY
Farm to Cafeteria Chairwoman
Rainy days are always great days to cook, and last Sunday eight budding student chefs assembled at Red Rabbit Farm for an all-day cooking class with Christina Orchid. This special class was the first place prize given by Red Rabbit Farm and won by this year’s elementary level student chef winners Arla Sutton and Zora Leck. The prize was originally to be a family cooking day, but Arla and Zora wanted instead to share their gift with all of the kids who competed with them, and so it became a cooking class with friends. It was a truly special day, indeed. So, with aprons on and enthusiasm ruling the day, six bright faces stood ready to chop, dice, peal, prepare and learn from the master, Christina. She was ready with tables all set up with cutting boards and knives. Christina had a big round pot for a one-pot meal at the demonstration table. The young chefs loved the mirror above the table. She demonstrated how to cut up a whole chicken as well as seasoned and roasted it in the oven. Then the kids helped prep carrots, potatoes, fennel, garlic, and Christina talked about adding spices. All went into the pot with stock and the roasted chicken. She taught how it could be made with any kind of meat, or beans, and lots of different fresh, organically grown vegetables. After a romp in the big open field, they
Contributed photo Sam (left) and T J chopping up chicken.
came in and Christina had prepared eight mini cakes for them to frost. She made Italian butter cream frosting and taught them how to cut it in half for a layer cake (no easy task!), and to apply a crumb coat so it looks professional. Then each student got a pastry bag for decorating. They all took a cake home. It was a good day had by all. Thank you Christina for sharing your passion so generously with our young people.
July 31 to Aug 3, 2013
July Events Saturday, July 6:
traveling exhibit from the Burke Museum on traditional Coast Salish agriculture. Independence Day Celebration We have Russel Come celebrate the Barsh on hand nation’s birthday with with his team from the annual Eastsound th Kwiaht to share 4 of July Celebration their insights, and parade, and then We just can’t wait until Saturday! including a visit with your favorite discussion of native Wednesdays market vendors. food plants and Parade starts at 11:00. July 24th & 31st a demonstration of making yarn 5-8pm Saturday, from dog fiber. Celebrate the long days of July 13: This is an ongoing summer and the bounty of the Cooking with presentation; drop summer harvest. Lions Club Fresh Herbs beer garden featuring local Island in throughout Hoppin’ beer and entertainment by Do you ever wonder the day under the the Dustbunnies (July 24th). how to best put Market canopy. summer’s fresh herbs to work for you? Stop Saturday, July 27: Spin In! by the Market canopy and let chef Christina Bring your spinning wheel and join a group Orchid teach you how to get the most of of Orcas Island Spinners turning wool your market fresh herbs. Demonstrations into yarn! Spinners will be on hand from at 11:00 and 1:00. 10:30am to 2:00pm to demonstrate and answer questions.
Wednesday Evening Markets!!!
Saturday, July 20: Native Plants!
Opening this week at the Orcas Island Historical Museum is a
Visit us on Facebook! For more info, call Jennifer Pietsch, Market Manager, at 317-8342.
REGISTER NOW For K-Fest • Orcas Island • All Ages THEME: RE-IMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE ARTISTS Scott Cairns (Annie Dillard says he’s America’s best living poet!) Chris Anderson (Award Winning Painter) TJ Stafford (Band’s scores are heard on BattleStar Galactica, Toy Story 3, & The Walking Dead) Jeff Johnson & Wendy Goodwin (Celtic Worship) Nigel Goodwin (UK Actor, purple socks, outrageous childlike behavior) Dieter Zander (Photographer)
LECTURERS Dick Staub What Is the Good Life? Arthur Miller The Shape of Your Soul, the Seeds of Your Destiny Laurie Wheeler Life With Others Chi-Dooh Li Life For Others Dr. Jerry Root C.S. Lewis on the Good Life
Sundance Select 3 Sundance Films (Gideon’s Army, Queen of Versailles & Srdan Golubovic’s CIRCLES ) Info & registration call 6422 (M-F 10-3) www.thekindlings.com/kindlingsfest/