Here’s a thought…
“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.”
MARK TWAIN
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
Letter to the Editor: Trust in Community Appreciated
-- by Margot Shaw -- Our trust is sometimes shaken. On Friday evening, Nov. 28, I had items stolen from my car during an Orcas Center program. One week later, I have all the items again in my possession, thanks to islanders who spotted them while going about their own
Crime Spree Town Hall next Wednesday
Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Rick Hughes has arranged a Town Hall meeting to discuss the recent crime wave on Orcas Island. He will be joined by Sheriff' Rob Nou. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 5-7 p.m. at the
Southern Resident Female Orca Found Dead in Georgia Strait
-- from Center for Whale Research -- A deceased orca was found earlier today [Thursday, December 4] near Courtenay, BC in northwest Georgia Strait and was identified as 18-year old J32, known as Rhapsody. Photos sent by Canada's Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans were identified by Ken Balcomb at the
The Barbaras Meet for the Inaugural St. Barbara’s Tea
-- by Margie Doyle -- They're everywhere! A bevy of Barbaras gather at Barbara Bentley's beckoning. (Barbara [Bentley!] is second from the left and featured at the beginning of this story) On Thursday, December 4, Barbara Bentley convened the numerous Barbaras of Orcas Island to her home on Buck
Santa Coming to Deer Harbor
-- from Irene McKinley -- Santa Claus is coming to Deer Harbor! Greet Santa at the Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. on December 6. Then go to the Deer Harbor Community Club to get a special gift from Santa. Cookies, cider and fun for all!
