Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Raffle for Minke Whale Art at The Whale Museum
-- from Jenny Atkinson, Director, the Whale Museum -- Minke whale carving. Raffle will conclude when 75 tickets are sold, or on Jan 20,. 2015 The Whale Museum is holding a raffle for a one-of-a-kind Minke Whale chainsaw carving. The carving created by artist Todd Lynd is approximately
USDA Confirms H5 Avian Flu in Whatcom Co.; No Human Spread Expected
-- by Lin McNulty, from U.S. Department of Agriculture -- The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic (HPAI) H5 avian influenza in wild birds [specifically H5N2 found in Northern Pintail Ducks & H5N8 found in Captive Gyrfalcons]
Ferry Reservation Frustration Blues: A Poem
-- by Caroline Buchanan -- UPGRADE I really don’t want it, need it I am happy with my finally familiar functional computer. But if I don’t get an account with Washington State Ferry Reservation System I may not be able to get on the ferry. I really don’t want to...
Guest Opinion: Small Change Provides Improvement to Navy Capabilities
-- from Captain Michael Nortier, Commanding Officer, NAS Whidbey -- Many people may be unaware that our service members – our sons, daughters, friends, and neighbors – are training in the skies above the Olympic Mountains to take the fight to the enemy on our behalf. The Navy recently proposed
In Memoriam: John Roselli
-- from Jay Kimball -- Beloved father, grandfather, partner, brother, cousin, and dear friend to so many, John Roselli passed away on November 10, 2014 at age 69. Born in Renton, he grew up in Ballard and was especially proud of his football years, both as player and coach. At
Volunteer “Angels” Honored at the Senior Center
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=33522] “It’s a room full of angels,” said Didier Gincig, Volunteer Coordinator of Hearts and Hands, said at the Senior Center Volunteer Luncheon. On Saturday, December 13th, more than 80 Orcas Senior Center volunteers sat down for a full lunch at the Senior Center.
Sheriff’s Office Town Hall: Then There’s the Drugs
-- by Lin McNulty, Part Two -- As stated in Part 1 of this story, concerned with recent car prowls, and a break-in at the ferry toll booth, County Council Member Rick Hughes hosted and moderated a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, December 10 at the Eastsound Fire Station. Sheriff
Lighted Boat Parade!
Colored lights adorn boats for the Christmas Boat Parade -- from Michele Wiley -- On Sunday, December 21st, a Lighted Boat Parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. just southwest of the Orcas ferry landing. The fleet will circumnavigate the eastern shore of West Sound counter clockwise and end
OPALCO Issues Members’ Capital Credit Checks
-- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Were you a member of OPALCO in 1989? If so, you may be among the 4,158 people who will get a check from OPALCO later this month as capital credits are distributed. This is one of the distinctions that make an electric co-op
Here Comes Community Band Concert
Saturday, December 20, 2 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Karen Key Speck -- Orcas Island Community Band invites you to join with them in "Serious Fun" at their afternoon concert, Dec. 20 An annual crowd favorite, the Orcas Island Community Band's Holiday Concert is Saturday, December 20 at
UUF Offers “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”
Sunday, December 21, 3:30 p.m., Cozy Room Above Parish Hall -- from Suzanne Olson & Susan McBain, Program Committee -- Please join us on Sunday, December 21 at 3:30 p.m., when Howard Barbour will once again read the beloved story, A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, for us.
Guest Opinion: County Workers Reject Increased Expenses, Reduced Coverage, Low COLAs
-- from Colin Maycock, President Local 1849 -- Faced with further erosion of heath care benefits and low cost-of-living wage adjustments compared to senior management, county workers of Local 1849 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFL-CIO) rejected the County’s recent contract proposal. A key disagreement
Letter to the Editor: Monday Night Meeting for Orca Relief
Monday, December 15, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library -- from Bruce J. Stedman, Executive Director, Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance ~ Hosted by Bruce & Christina Orchid ~ We all know how serious the situation is for these whales which are iconic throughout the Puget Sound.
Ebey’s Reserve Citizens File Suit Against Realtors for Growler Noise
-- from Citizens of Ebey's Reserve -- This is to inform you that a class action law suit has been filed against realtors to recover lost property value for home owners under EA-18 Growler flight paths surrounding the Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island. A class action law suit has been filed
Second Benefit Shows for The Exchange Coming Up
Saturday, December 20, 9 p.m., Lower Tavern -- from Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling -- On Saturday night, Dec. 20, Orcas’ own Splinters will be playing the Lower Tavern to benefit The Exchange. The Splinters, a pop/punk rock band, will play around 9 pm, and will likely be joined by a
House Move Scheduled for Tuesday
Tuesday, December 16, 10 a.m., Lovers Lane -- from Lisa Garner, Nickel Bros. -- Nickel Bros House Moving is set to move a house on Tuesday, December 16. The barge will be offloading the house at approximately 10:00 am and the house will travel down the Orcas Airport runway beginning
