THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL, BUT ORTING IS DELIGHTFUL! The snow came to blanket the area this year, bringing a wonderland for children and a nightmare for drivers. Folks learned they didn't have to go up the hill to find great gifts for the entire family. There is a great selection of wonderful items right here in town, where you can make a short, safe drive to the store, or even walk there on the Foothills Trail. Need some ideas? Stop in at Cope's Pharmacy where you'll find much more than medicines. They have toys, cards, gifts, collectibles, candy, candles and musical clocks. Work Sports and Outdoors not only has hunting and fishing gifts, but a great line of men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes, boots and slippers. Arrow Lumber is a great place for tools for the handyman in your life. Orting Auto Parts gift items and all the things the do-it-yourself mechanic would need to keep their vehicle running great. Orting Floral has a lot more than plants and is filled with beautiful gifts and treasures. First Love Antiques has an incredible selection of beautiful vintage items from little thimbles to big furniture. The Wild Rose Quilt Shop & Retreat Center has a huge assortment of fabrics, notions and accessories to chose from. How about a gift certificate to dine out at one of the great local eateries; Around the Corner, DeSantos, Park Bench, Route 66 Pizza. High Cedars Golf Club has a great gift shop, restaurant and and course with the most amazing views of Mt. Rainer you'll ever see. They have gift certificates available for the duffer in your life. New Years fitness resolutions can be accomplished with a membership at Curves. Don't stand in line at the post office, when you can pack and ship in a variety of ways at Business Solutions Center (BSC). They also have PO boxes for rent, copying, printing and a line of gifts and cards available. Take a family excursion to U-Fish Troutlodge for fun and guaranteed trout to take home for dinner or pick up some of their gourmet canned smoked trout for a hometown gift. The Orting library is a great place to get books and movies to brighten up bleak, wintery days. With interest rates down , it's a great time to buy areal estate. Call Team Schoos at John L. Scott Realty, Dave or Don at Northstone Real Estate, Krista Butler at Metlife Home Loans, Frontier Bank, or Key Bank to make your dream house a reality. And of course you'll need insurance to take care of your life and property. Check with Jason Smith American Family, Jennifer Rauschner Liberty Mutual or Todd Russell to get rate quotes. Don't forget the pets need attention to and they can get it from Something to Bark About or Manners Unleashed. Need your taxes done? Check with Pam Giles of Liquid Assets Accounting. Need your investment portfolio updated? Try Nicole England and Edward Jones Investments.Looking for an attorney? Make an appointment with Jacqueline McMahon.
Overflowing your home and want to clean it out? Store your excess stuff at Jones Storage or Pioneer Storage. Looking for cheer to celebrate the New Year? L & M Firehouse Pub, Timber Tavern and Orting Liquor Store have what you need. Or maybe you're looking for a way to give back to the community. Join a civic organization like Eagles, Kiwanis, Lions, or help at Communities and Schools of Orting. Don't forget the reason for the season! Celebrate at one of the local churches such as Reunion, Saints Cosmas & Damian Catholic or Riverchase Church. Be sure and thank one of these fine Orting Chamber of Commerce members for making our community strong with services and events like Home for the Holidays, Daffodil Float, and Festival in the Park. |
