Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Senior Center Launches The Waiting Room
-- from Arron Redford -- Do you have a room waiting for the right chair, lamp, rug, pillow or poster? Wait no longer. Pay a visit to The Waiting Room, a new venture launched by the Orcas Senior Center to bring gently used, affordable and attractive home furnishings to the community year
Peace Island Receives Award for High-value Health Care
-- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center was recognized this week with the 2016 QUEST® Award for High-value Healthcare from Premier Inc., a leading nationwide health care improvement company, for providing outstanding patient care. The medical center was honored at Premier’s annual Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition on
Friday Ferry Forecast: No Westbound Reservations Available
-- from Washington State Ferries -- As of 10:11 p.m., Thursday, June 23: For Friday, June 24, westbound vehicle reservations are fully reserved for the Anacortes 10:20 am through 9:00 pm sailings to Shaw and Orcas.* Vehicle space is available for most departures to Lopez and Friday Harbor. Reserve up to
Orcas Musician to Perform in Prague and Vienna Music Festivals
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Orcas Island violinist Paris Wilson is part of a 17-piece youth orchestra from Northwest Washington that will perform in the Dvorák Orchestra Festival in Prague at the end of June and in Vienna’s premier International Youth Music Festival in July. Paris was invited to perform
Coupon Book Offers Great Savings on Local Purchases
-- from Susan Anderson -- Orcas Island Children’s House is selling coupon books, featuring more than $500 in discounts by local businesses. Go Orcas! includes nearly 100 coupons, with discounts on dining, entertainment, recreation, retail/gifts, lodging and services. Priced at $20 each, the book pays for itself in as little
Guest Opinion: Vacation Rentals Create Problems
-- by Steve Mckenna -- One year ago I wrote a “Guest Opinion”, referenced here ( orcasissues.com/guest-opinion-moratorium-on-vacation-rentals-needed-immediately/), suggesting a moratorium on Vacation Rentals until the County addresses the issues caused by their continued proliferation. While the County appears to be starting to take a look at Vacation Rentals I would
Marilyn Anderson Memorial Services this Saturday
Marilyn Anderson at School Music Benefit Concert. Photo courtesy of Kristen Wilson. Services for Marilyn Anderson will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Her obituary, published previously, is reprinted below upon request. -- from Sue Mauermann for the Anderson Family --
Larsen Releases Statement on House Sit-in
-- from Douglas Wagoner -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after more than 100 U.S. Representatives and Senators held a sit-in on the House floor to demand action on gun violence prevention: “From Lynnwood to the San Juan Islands, over 160 people from my District called
Education Foundation Launches “One Arm Tied Behind Your Back” Challenge
-- from Janet Brownell -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation is launching a new fundraising campaign: the ONE ARM TIED BEHIND YOUR BACK challenge. The WA state constitution says: “It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its
Illegal Shark Reef Sanctuary Campfire Spreads, Quickly Contained
-- from Kathryn Hansen, Co. Parks, Recreation and Fair -- Scene of wildfire at Shark Reef Sanctuary, Lopez Island Luck was on our side the morning of June 20th, the start of the Summer Solstice 2016, as an illegal campfire at Shark Reef Sanctuary spread beyond its loose rock ring.
Mended Hearts Gathering – Cancelled
THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED! We're sorry. Dr. Daniels is unable to come to the island on Friday. Friday, June 24, 2016, 12 noon, Peace Island Medical Center -- from Rick Rubin -- Dr. Mark Daniels MD, Specialist, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Echocardiography will be our special guest. Don’t miss
Vacation Bible School Coming Up in July
Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14, Orcas Island Community Church -- from Meredith Griffith -- Vacation Bible School will be held at Orcas Island Community Church this year from Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14. The theme this year is “Submerged: Finding Truth Beneath the Surface,” based on Psalm
County Permit Office Now on Orcas
- Also on Lopez and Shaw Islands every week -- by Margie Doyle -- Jason Hensel, County Building Inspector, holds regular office hours on Wednesdays to help with building projects County Building Inspector Jason Hensel now occupies an office in the Orcas County Building (shared with Orcas Senior
Still Openings for Adult Baseball or Softball
-- from David Turnoy -- Once again starting June 20, adult softball will be available at Buck Park at 6:30 every Monday evening. We had such an enthusiastic response last summer, often with more than 30 people showing up, that this year we will have two fields and two games available
Fire Commission Covered a Number of Items in Regular Meeting
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Fire Commissioners were brought up to date on a number of projects in the works at their meeting on Monday, June 20. FINANCIALS: The Board approved the Financials for May 2016 as presented by District Financial Secretary Mike Horaski (by phone), with Commissioner Jim
Lions to Barbeque Salmon for 42nd Time
Saturday, July 2, 1 - 7 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jim Biddick -- Come join us at the Eastsound Fire Station for our Lions Club 42nd Annual Salmon BBQ using our long, steeped in mystery, recipe. Meal includes a baked potato, cole slaw, roll, beverage and good company. Cost
