Here’s a thought…
“If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don’t have to worry about the answers.”
THOMAS PYNCHON
Health Care District Has a Superintendent
--- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) has hired a half-time superintendent, Anne Presson, beginning July 16. Presson, who has spent her career in health care, has served as the Superintendent for the Lopez Island Hospital District (LIHD) on a half-time basis
Orcas Center Announces New Interim Executive Director
-- from the Orcas Center Board of Trustees -- Jim Bredouw Orcas Center for the Performing Arts has accepted the offer of local musician and philanthropist Jim Bredouw to follow Tom Fiscus as Interim Executive Director at the Center, effective July 16, 2018. Tom took a sabbatical from
Park and Rec Has Great Summer Camp Programs Lined Up
-- from Brooke Bruland for Orcas Park & Rec -- We hope that you all are enjoying summer. Orcas Park and Rec is offering camps throughout the summer, check them out and register now. July 16 - July 20, Co-ed Volleyball Camp with Rebekah Hardee Ages 12-15, 9:00am-12pm: apm.activecommunities.com/oiprd/Activity_Search/704 Ages 7-11, 1:00pm-4pm: apm.activecommunities.com/oiprd/Activity_Search/705 July
Locals Only Music Extravaganza at Village Green
Sunday, July 8, 5 - 7:30 p.m. Village Green Stage -- from Bob Phalan for Orcas Rising -- You know how this goes: One musicians calls another so they get together to play and one of them brings another musician. Then next time, they have each called other musicians they
Candidates for Mayor: Rocky’s Story
Background: This is a story Brita wrote about Rocky nine years ago when he was just two years old. We were living in the Lake Hills Greenbelt area of Bellevue, WA at the time. It was long before she had ever heard about the Mayor of Eastsound Campaign. At the
Orcas School Board: Acronyms Explained
School Board Regular Meeting Thursday, June 28, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- by Leif, Orcas Issues reporter -- Thursday afternoon, June 28, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board and key administrative personnel met for a public meeting with community participation of about a dozen individuals. The fifty page
San Juan County Seeking Input on Fairgrounds Master Plan Update
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Fairgrounds is updating their Master Plan and wants your input. The goal is to collect input from across the whole county through an online survey, pop-ups on three of the ferry-served islands and several focus groups to gain knowledge
You’ll Want to See ‘Hand to God’ at Orcas Center
Thursday - Sunday, July 5-6-7-8 and July 12-13-14-15, Orcas Center Black Box -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- Leave the kids at home. Call a babysitter, drop them by the neighbors, enlist the grandparents. Consider this your humor-needed advisory. In a church basement, a group of adolescents gathers
Pawki’s Tips to Keep Your Furry Friends Safe on the 4th
-- from Jeff and Deb Hanson for PAWKI’S -- Last July, many animal lovers on Orcas Island were consumed for weeks by the news of a missing dog. Kai, a young golden retriever, took off from the West Beach Resort during the July 4 celebrations and sadly, despite tremendous efforts by
WaFed Artist of Month is Susan Slapin
Friday, July 6 3:30 - 4 p.m., Washington Federal -- from Susan Slapin -- Susan Slapin is Artist of the Month for July at Washington Federal. She will also give a brief talk and meet visitors this Friday, July 6. Washington Federal's Artist of the Month is Susan Slapin. Beginning
“Magic Now” with Matthew Laslo
-- from Donna Laslo -- Local award-winning magician Matthew Laslo makes his annual return to the Sea View Theatre stage as a part of the island’s July 4th festivities. He’s back home with new illusions and stories from his world travels. He will perform “Magic Now” on July, 6, 7,
NAS Whidbey Island SAR Conducts Eliza Island Medical Evacuation
-- from Thomas Mills for NAS Whidbey Island -- A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from Eliza Island on Sunday, Jul. 1, 2018, to Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Wash. The SAR team was at a
A Patriotic Poem: And Everything In-between
-- by Wasakalobo (W.A. Schmidt) And Everything In-between Nationalism is no cure For our world’s great ills No social entity is “pure” The sheer idea instills The dread of inhumanity Of prejudice and hate Of heart-wrenching calamity And agonizing fate Dehumanizing not just those Poor victims of its wraths But
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Responds to Boat Accident
-- from Marla Johns for Orcas Fire and Rescue -- Photo Credit: Seth Ybarra At 12:56 p.m. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue (OIFR) was dispatched to a call of a boat accident in the area of Sucia Island, in Echo Bay. A 40ft Sailboat had struck rock and
Orcas Island Historical Museums’ Spooky Tales Return
-- by Carol Kulminski -- Hatchet Annie has been a popular story at Four Winds camp for decades. It was originally told to impress the young campers not to go into the woods alone. Professional storyteller, Antoinette Botsford, reveals a different version of Annie as she contends with the vicious
Whale Museum Set to Celebrate 39 Years
Sunday, July 8 Noon - 3 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Jenny Atkinson for The Whale Museum -- The Whale Museum is having a party to celebrate its 39th Birthday. The event will take place on Sunday, July 8 from noon until 3 p.m. in the parking lot of
