Frank Loudin
Emmylou Harris herself in 1979
Susan Mustard
Peter C. Fisher
Caroline Buchanan
Susan Mustard
Susan Mustard
“I moved to Olga in 1984 and rented the large white house to east of the store until 1987. From 1988 to the early '90s, my wife Sandra and I owned the house right right around the bend at 71 Olga Park Lane. We both have deep roots on Orcas, and watched over the years, sadly, as ownership and businesses at the Olga Store came and went. I'm a part-time artist and have websites on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/olgapark) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/OlgaParkArt/shop/). As you'll see from both home pages, Olga is never far away and figures prominently in my work. I also have 40 years of experience in urban planning and environmental impact assessment (most of it in Washington State). Although we currently live out of state, given this experience, I'm happy to contribute any services remotely that may useful to your effort .We plan to make a contribution to your fund before the November 30 deadline.
We're so grateful for your program. This a generational effort that will protect an important cultural land historic treasure.”
some early receipts from the Olga Store compliments Betty Marcum
Pledges are rolling in, along with stories of the past and hopes for the future generations. We'll update the thermometer each Tuesday, stay tuned! Tell a friend!
"Our family now has five generations that call Olga our second home. The Store has been the epicenter of this experience. One of our childrens' fondest memories is getting to go alone to the store to purchase a popsicle and sit on the steps. Our pledge is in hopes that someday our grandchildren will have that same opportunity.
Our family has been a part of Olga since 1954 when my wife's grandfather Ernst Lennart purchased our "cabin" as part of the Bellingham influx. Senator Lennart represented Whatcom County in the State legislature for more than 20 years, but had his heart in Olga. He pushed through the bill that provided State funds to build the current community dock.
The picture is from the mid 50s and is my wife's grandfather's boat that he used to motor over form Bellingham. The people in the boat are friends of his. Our "cabin" is on the far right in the picture. The cabin was totally rebuilt 5 years ago in the style of a Swedish cottage to honor Senator Lennart who came by himself to the United States at the age of 17 to pursue the American dream. Thus, the current bright red exterior color."
Lloyd and Rosemary Warren
