Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
Letter to Editor | Thanks for Successful Holiday Festival of Arts
-- from Arron Redford -- On behalf of the Senior Center, and the seniors who depend on the Senior Center services, we wish to thank you for participating in this years’ Holiday Festival of Arts. The vendors, musicians and volunteers all gave generously of their time and talents to make
Sights and Sounds from Standing Rock Walkout
-- by Cara Russell, with Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=48514] “How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them?”
Cancer Survivorship Group Holiday Tea & Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m., call 376-4198 for details --from Sue Lewis -- The Cancer Survivorship Group will celebrate the holiday season with a Holiday Tea at the new home in Eastsound of Bogdan and Carol Kulminski. To allow arrivals in the daylight, the Tea will begin at 4
EPRC Chair Resigns – Update
-- by Margie Doyle -- Greg Ayers current chair, announced his resignation from the Eastsound PlannIng Review Committee (EPRC) county advisory group at its monthly meeting on December 1. The group currently consists of Ayers, Fred Klein, Bob Maynard, Jeff Otis and Dan Vekved. It already is looking for an
Vikings Basketball Season Tips Off
-- from Justin Paulsen -- Orcas Viking Basketball tips off the 2016/2017 season Friday! Come check out the Vikings as they take on Bush Academy. JV plays at 4:00. Girls Varsity at 5:30 and Boys Varsity at 7:00. Concessions will be open throughout the Varsity games, so come enjoy dinner
Santa Coming to Deer Harbor on Saturday
Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m., Deer Harbor Marina -- from Tom Averna -- The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is hosting Santa’s Ship on Saturday, December 3, at 10 a.m. at the Deer Harbor Marina. You are invited to welcome Santa at the marina, then follow him to the Deer Harbor
Fireside Chat to Focus on Holiday Feelings, Emotions
Thursday, December 8, 4 - 5 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center -- from Lori Polevoi -- PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center’s fall series of Fireside Chats continues on Thursday, Dec. 8, with the topic “The holidays are crazy: A discussion of feelings and emotions.” The chat, led by Gary Waters,
Community Foundation Launches GiveOrcas Campaign
-- from Kate Long -- Remember Flat Lance? He was the handsome, full-size, cardboard cut-out of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Director Lance Evans who championed the Orcas Island Community Foundation's 2015 GiveOrcas Holiday Catalog. In 2016 we have a new flat person and you have the opportunity to win $$
War Horse Guaranteed to Move the Heart
Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of War Horse returns to Orcas Center for an Encore Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 pm. The National Theatre’s multi-award-winning production of War Horse, seen by over 4 million people worldwide since its
Navy Addresses Electronic Warfare Training in Pacific Northwest
-- from Capt. Geoff Moore, Commanding Officer, NAS Whidbey -- For several decades the Navy has sought to enhance its airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) training capabilities in the Pacific Northwest in order to keep ahead of our adversaries in this increasing important field of modern warfare. Recognition of this importance
Letter to Editor | A Physician’s Perspective
-- from Dale Heisinger, M.D. -- After attending the University of Washington proposal for a Neighborhood Clinic on Orcas Island, I began reflecting on my experiences with my association with UW as a practicing pediatrician. I want to make it clear that our group was not a Neighborhood Clinic but rather
Guest Opinion | Open Letter to President Obama
-- from Lyman Griswold -- Dear Mr. President, I am appalled by your continued silence and the silence of the mainstream media on the situation at Standing Rock. I urge you speak up about it. In fact, if you really care, I urge you to visit Standing Rock and tell
Navy Awards Larsen Highest Civilian Honor
-- from Congressman Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has been awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award, the Navy’s highest civilian honor for courageous or heroic acts, or outstanding service of benefit to the Navy or Marine Corps. “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this award,” said
Person of Interest | Melinda Milligan, Midwife
-- by Lin McNulty -- "Bittersweet" is how Melinda Milligan characterizes her upcoming retirement as a midwife after nearly 40 years of attending more than 1,000 births. "I probably should have counted," she says now. She grew up in California's San Fernando Valley and obtained a degree that brought her to West Seattle
Need a Flu Shot? Orcas Family Health Center Taking Walk-ins
-- from Aaimee Johnson -- Influenza (flu) vaccination is available at Orcas Family Health Center for Orcas Island residents and visitors. Walk ins are welcome on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Appointments are also available by calling the office at 376-7778.
Local Companies Donate $24,000 to Orca and Salmon Conservation
-- from Brian Goodremont -- San Juan Safaris and San Juan Island Outfitters, two local whale watch and sea kayak tour companies, are giving back to killer whale and salmon conservation and research. As highlighted by the recent decline in the Southern Resident Killer Whale population, the commitment to conservation
