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
The Christmas Giving Tree
-- by Cara Russell -- Born on Christmas, loves the Holidays, and absolutely believes in Santa Claus—Judi Lindgren, an Island Market IGA employee, has either been involved or coordinated the annual Christmas Giving Tree at the Store for the last 15 Christmases. In 1999 Dawn Parnell created the Giving Tree
A Farm to Cafeteria Opportunity
The Farm to Cafeteria Motto: "Fresh Food, Not Fast Food" -- from Madie Murray -- Somewhere out there is the perfect person who will take the Orcas Island School District Farm to Cafeteria Program to the next level. It’s time for me to step aside and let new
Growlers Promise Quiet This Week
No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., Dec. 7 - 13, 2014. The FCLP tempo is driven by the Fleet Replacement Squadron student training curriculum and pre-deployment carrier EA-18G Growler squadron
Help Fund Ukuleles for Students
-- from Kristen Wilson -- The Music Advocacy Group, with the community’s help, hopes to put ukuleles in the hands of all 3rd to 4th grade students at Orcas Elementary School, and you can help. Thanks to the Orcas Island Community Foundation, who has selected this project to appear
Guest Opinion: Navy Jets Will Bring More Noise, Electromagnetic Radiation
-- from John Titus -- The Naval Air Base at Whidbey Island is proposing to add another 36 Growler jets to the existing 82 jets currently based there. This is part of a sweeping new plan by the Navy to increase the electronic warfare training taking place in northwest Washington.
Letter to Editor: A Mixed Farewell
-- from Phoebe Hershenow, Family Nurse Practitioner, Orcas Family Health Center -- Dear Orcas Friends, Colleagues, and Patients, With very mixed feelings my husband Nick and I have decided to leave Orcas. My last day of work at the Orcas Family Health Center will be January 2nd. It’s been a
Holiday Open House at The Gallery
Friday, December 12, Noon – 6 p.m., The Gallery -- from Kathleen Youngren -- The eleven local painters at THE GALLERY are holding a Holiday Open House, Friday, December 12 from 12 to 6 p.m. THE GALLERY is located in Eastsound on North Beach Road, across from Enzo’s. THE GALLERY
International Lions Christmas Ship Arriving Orcas Ferry Landing
Sunday, December 14, 11:30 a.m., Orcas Ferry Landing -- from Jim Biddick -- The Orcas Island Lions Club announces the arrival of the International Lions Annual Christmas Ship on December 14, at 11:30am at the Orcas Ferry Landing. The Santa Ship has been sailing the waters of Northern Puget Sound
Santa Comes to Country Corner
Santa is Coming to Country Corner. On Wednesday Dec. 10,Santa will be at the Country Corner Laundry from 4:30 - 7 p.m. - Kids and Pets Welcome! Free picture with donation to the Orcas Island Food Bank (Cash or Goods)!
Martin Lund Releases “Sentimental Journey”
Just in time for Christmas, Martin Lund has a new CD out! Entitled "Sentimental Journeys," it captures the romance of travel, via planes, trains, boats, and automobiles. Martin Lund has a new CD "Sentimental Journey." Party with Martin at Darvill's next Sunday, Dec. 14 The disc includes such
‘Twas the Night Before….
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Village Green as night fell These days it seems like it's always the night before.... something: The Christian School Breakfast The Holiday Festival of the Arts The Legion's Holiday Bazaar Celtic Christmas Community Solar's Enchanted Evening The Choral Society's performances St. Nicholas
County Employees Reject New Union Contract Proposal
-- from San Juan County Communications -- This past weekend, County employees represented by AFSCME, Local 1849, AFL-CIO, voted to reject a tentative agreement with San Juan County on a new 3- year contract. The current contract expires December 31, 2014. Representatives from AFSCME and County management had been in
Community Q&A for the Exchange’s Future in Recycling
Sunday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Tim Blanchard and Pete Moe in front of what they hope may be the new Exchange building (Pictured: the "old" Exchange) Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) non-profit will hold a meeting to address the many questions
Update: Missing Dogs Found
-- from Thayne & Carol, Grey Muzzle Rescue & Sanctuary -- Updated Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. FOUND AND HOME SAFE! Exhausted and thin, but they appear OK. Found up a winding road off Dolphin Bay Road. Thank you to everyone who watched, called, hoped, helped, posted & spread the
Sheriff’s Report: November 19- 25, 2014
-- from Sheriff Rob Nou -- November 20, Lopez deputies assisted fire department at scene of a residential structure fire. November 20, Investigation of a commercial burglary of an Eastsound business. November 20, a Lopez man reported fraudulent charges on his debit card that occurred on the mainland. November 21,
Public Service Note: Key Bank Phone Number — Oooops!
In a just-completed upgrade, the Orcas Island Key Bank phone number was changed to 360-445-7100. The old phone number no longer works, and no forwarding number is given. A toll-free number has also been established, 844-539-9182. Manager Gail Palmer says, "We are so sorry for the inconvenience of this changed
