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Orcas Crossroads is Changing Direction
Tuesday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from the Orcas Crossroads Committee -- Orcas Crossroads is at a crossroads — changing our format and mission. Crossroads is moving away from offering
Learn a New Technology for Healing and High-level Wellness
-- from Shawn Shelton -- Norbert Heuser presents workshop on new wellness technology on Sunday, Oct. 4 The Art of Training Presents Euphoria Technology with Norbert Heuser, CEO – IPC Global Corp. Learn
Larsen Calls For U.S. To Accept 100,000 Syrian Refugees
Call to action comes as Pope Francis addresses Congress -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- The United States has the capacity to take in more Syrian refugees, and it should play
Guest Column: A Life Examined, a Day of Atonement on Yom Kippur
-- by David Kobrin -- This year the Jewish holy day, Yom Kippur, begins Tuesday, September 22nd at sunset, and continues through sunset on Wednesday, September 23rd. Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement. Within
Larsen Applauds Grants for Homeless Veterans
-- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Sept. 21] applauded federal grants for two Pacific Northwest organizations in support of their work to prevent homelessness among veterans.
Guest Column: Bringing the City to the Woods
-- by a 20-something naturalist-- Last month marked the end to my third year out here on Orcas. These past three years have been a formative transition for me from the proverbial adolescence to adulthood
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Chili Cookoff Success
-- from Jennifer Pietsch & Jim Biddick, Event organizers The 4th Annual Chili Cook-off is in the over and once again the island came through. The event netted $1,664.41 for the Holiday Giving tree. We
Larsen Stands Firm With Planned Parenthood
Larsen family story exposes lies that Planned Parenthood opponents continue to spread despite the facts. -- from the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, on Sept. 18voted against a bill
Orcas Actresses Follow the Sun in “Calendar Girls”
-- a review by Colleen Stewart, updated at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 -- Love the "Calendar Girls" every day of the year, and see them weekends at the Grange! Seated Left to Right: Bev
Letter to the Editor: Come Meet to Reclaim the American Dream
-- from Hedrick Smith -- Hi Orcas Friends, Okay, so it's officially fall - time to get moving... Hope you've had a great Labor Day weekend and you're ready to plunge into action. Eight of
Guest Column: San Juan Grange Opposes Farming Law Changes
-- from the SJI Grange #966 Executive Committee -- The San Juan Island Grange #966 (Grange) has adopted a resolution concerning San Juan County’s (SJC) proposed greenhouse regulations. Our mission, in addition to fostering social
Quarterly Review of County Finances
-- by F. Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor-- How Are We Doing? A quarterly review of County finances for Second quarter 2015 I should have had this report done sooner. But what can I
Letter to the Editor: Munch for Monkey Bars at Funhouse Commons!
-- from Jen Vollmer -- Thanks to the generosity of Funhouse 2015 Gala donors and the Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island, The Funhouse Commons can now purchase new playground equipment. The organization is seeking additional
Guest Opinion: Larsen Supports ‘Best Available Option’ To Prevent A Nuclear-Armed Iran
Agreement gives the international community the right tools to verify Iran’s actions with stringent restrictions and inspections -- from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, [on Sept. 3, 2015]
Guest Column: Cost Recovery Helps with Increasing EMT Calls
-- by Barbara G. Bedell, Chair, Board of Fire Commissioners, San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 -- Emergency response Cost Recovery is not a new concept nor is it unique to Orcas Island. Over
