Here’s a thought…
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.”
MARK TWAIN
More Than One Way to Cook a Turkey
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- I was a new bride in 1968 and my first Thanksgiving as a married woman was coming up. For some reason, I volunteered to cook the family Thanksgiving dinner, even though I had never cooked a turkey before and was not exactly known
Thanksgiving: Thanks, Lincoln
Proclamation of Thanksgiving This is the proclamation which set the precedent for America's national day of Thanksgiving. During his administration, President Lincoln issued many orders similar to this. For example, on November 28, 1861, he ordered government departments closed for a local day of thanksgiving. Sarah Josepha Hale, a 74-year-old
Ferry Rundown
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Monday, November 26, 1:13 p.m. Bad weather makes for slow ferries M/V Elwha is running an estimated 30 minutes behind schedule due to inclement weather in the area. This delay impacts the 1:35 pm sailing from Lopez to Anacortes. Updates will be provided as
Orcas News and Views Retrospective: 2014 Notable Moments
--by Margie Doyle, Publisher and Historian -- — 2014 Stories and Links an incomplete list, browse our archives (go to the link in the left-hand sidebar) and add your interests: Orca whales' baby boom gives hope https://theorcasonian.com/l-pod-new-baby/ Replacement for Deer Harbor Bridge continues https://theorcasonian.com/learn-whats-new-deer-harbor-bridge-project/ Streetscape Plans along Prune Alley and
Salmon Preservation in Salish Sea At Risk
-- by Samantha Larson for Crosscut.com -- I was traveling from Seattle to Juneau up the Inside Passage with the small-cruise outfitter called Sea Wolf Adventures, but to navigate the shallow delta of the Stikine, the fastest free-flowing river in North America, we took a jet boat. Water gushed all
Sitting At the Adult Table Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- I remember when it became my turn to graduate from the kids table to the adult table for Thanksgiving dinner. I was the oldest kid, probably 12 at the time, and had been sitting with my brothers and cousins since they had each
Library Board to Hold Special Meeting
Friday, November 23, 11 a.m., Library Community Room -- from Mary Pugh for Orcas Island Library -- The Library Board will be holding a special meeting to discuss enrollment in a small works roster service on Friday, November 23 at 11 a.m., in the Library Community Room. Agenda 1. Welcome
Historic Property to Become OPAL’s April’s Grove
-- from Leith Templin -- Gathering before Thanksgiving of the Templin-McGlinn pioneers: Jason Linnes, Leith Templin, Don Gerard, Barbara Rodenberger Griffin, Ron Griffin, John Willis, Peg Nicol, Catherine Peterson, Joyce Burkhard and Cherie Cunningham Carlson A small group of old islanders gathered earlier this week to acknowledge the
CDC Issues Romaine Lettuce Alert
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), public health officials in several states, Canada and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce. CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat any romaine lettuce and
Thanksgiving and Remembrance of Governor Dan Evans
-- by Sheila Cain for Crosscut.com -- “I hope for a kind of government where people listen to and work with each other,” he says. "Accomplishing good things takes bipartisan effort, because often what we’re trying to accomplish isn’t partisan.” Former Washington Governor and U.S. Senator Dan Evans charted a
State Parks Announces Free Days for 2019
-- from Washington State Parks -- The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by vehicle. The first free day of 2019 is New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. State Parks
Training for Public Board Commissioners Offered
Wednesday, November 28, 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Anne L. Presson -- Anyone serving as a Commissioner on a public Board should be aware of a unique opportunity to participate in a training being put on by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
State Issues Reminder About Invasive Species After Non-native Fish Found Belly Up
-- from Susan Zemek for State Recreation & Conservation -- Earlier this month, a woman reportedly released two large coolers of live tilapia into Sammamish Lake, a popular location for water sports and hiking. A concerned citizen saw the act and reported it to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Upon
Ralph Kaplan 1934- 2018
Orcas Island resident Ralph Kaplan passed away at Swedish First Hill Campus Hospital in Seattle, Washington, on the morning of November 17, 2018. The cause was complications from pancreatic cancer. Ralph was born in 1934 in Hartford, Connecticut, to George Gershon Kaplan and Eva Levin Kaplan. He was the younger
November a Good Month to Research Your Family Tree
Tuesday, November 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- Interested in researching your family tree? Come branch out with us! The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy--whether you have years of experience or are
Senior Center Gears Up For Holiday Events
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- It's the Holiday Season and the Senior Center is switching it up for 2018. Get ready for lots of fun activities and events to wrap up the year, enjoy the holidays together, and give thanks. December at the Senior Center will
