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“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.”
HEATHER FRENCH HENRY
Guest Opinion: Overturn Citizens United
-- from David Turnoy -- Billions of dollars in campaign donations are destroying our democracy. Donald Trump proudly admits donating to both major parties so that when he wants a favor, all he has to do is pick up the phone. The Citizens United Supreme Court decision of 2010 and
Lopez-Orcas Vikings: a Win-Win Solution
--Two Islands - One Goal! [Editor's note: The combined Orcas Vikings and Lopez Lobos football team, under head coach Justin Frauston ( https://theorcasonian.com/guest-column-island-cup-on-orcas-includes-lobos ) is a tribute to our school districts and to our county families who find a way to make a challenge into an achievement and a celebration.
OPALCO Schedules October Meet on Lopez
-- from Bev Madan for OPALCO -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8:15 am Thursday, October 15. This meeting will be held at Woodmen Hall, 4102 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island. Members are welcome to address the Board for a maximum of five
DVSAS to Host “Silent Witness Vigil”
Thursday, October 15 at noon, Village Green -- from Eve Batchelder, DVSAS -- Every year during Domestic Violence Awareness, DVSAS of the San Juans sets up silhouettes on the Village Green representing the individuals who have lost their lives due to domestic violence in Washington State. In 2014, 29 men,
OCS Bringing Us a Garage Sale and Clothing Bank
-- from Anna Vast, OCS -- ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MISSION TRIP GARAGE SALE We're beginning to collect items for our huge garage sale on Sunday, October 11. All the money raised will go towards the high school mission trip to the Philippines. You can bring items you wish to donate
That Spurge Laurel Popping Up is Toxic
-- from Judy Jackson, Coordinator, San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Program -- That evergreen, rhododendron-like shrub that is popping up in gardens and woodlands throughout the county is spurge laurel (Daphne laureola). Closely related to the much-admired ornamental daphnes, all parts of this plant are toxic to dogs, cats and humans,
Port of Orcas to Meet Thursday
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 12 noon at Port Office -- from Port Manager Anthony Simpson-- At the Port of Orcas Regular meeting the agenda calls for approval of Sept. minutes, Public Access Time, Airport Manager's Report, Treasurer's Report and Draft 2016 Budget Presentation and Discussion. There will also be approval
Guest Column: The Cancer of Global Warming (cont’d.)
(This is part two of a 2 part commentary. See yesterday’s Orcas Issues for part one) -- by Joe Symons of NegawattMedia.com -- There is only one question that needs to be asked, regardless of your age or occupation. Whether you are a school teacher or administrator, an employee, a
Open House for Leadership San Juan Islands Class XII
-- from Liz Illg, Co-Director Leadership San Juan Islands -- Leadership San Juan Islands is looking for a few islanders to participate in a five month program to become more knowledgeable and skilled at getting things done in the county. An Open House is planned for Eastsound, October 14 from
Rock Island VP Mike Greene Steps Down as Start-Up Operations Solidify
-- from Dan Burke, Rock Island and Suzanne Olson, OPALCO -- Rock Island Communications founder Mike Greene, who has most recently been serving as Vice President of Technology, has announced that he will be leaving the company as of October 15. When OPALCO purchased Rock Island in February, Greene stayed
Election 2015: Haynie and Jones Vie as Park and Recreation Commission Candidates
Please consider attending the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Election Forum on Orcas Island on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The following information on candidates for the Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners Race is from the Washington Voters Pamphlet, which will
League of Women Voters Sponsor Election Forums
Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Eastsound -- from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Once again, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will sponsor forums where candidates and speakers on ballot issues will address the public,
Flu Shots on Wednesday at the Senior Center
-- from San Jaun County Health and Community Services -- Flu season is here and it is time to get your flu shot! San Juan County Health and Community Services will be offering influenza immunization clinics in Eastsound on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The charge for adult flu vaccine is $38;
Guest Column: The Cancer of Global Warming
-- by Joe Symons of NegawattMedia.com -- I don’t have cancer. I hope I don’t ever get cancer. At the same time, we know about cancer. We know that if we want to maximize our chances of survival, we need to discover and treat cancer early. Really early. Earlier than
Elections 2015: Remington and Heinmiller Vie as Fire and Rescue Commissioner Candidates
Please consider attending the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Election Forum on Orcas Island on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. The following information on candidates for the Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners Race is from the Washington Voters Pamphlet, which will
Nikki McClure Comes to Darvill’s
-- from Darvill's Bookstore -- Nikki McClure's eloquent art will be spotlighted at Darvill's this Sunday For the first time at Darvill's, Nikki McClure , noted Northwestern artist, illustrator and author will be reading and signing books and calendars on Sunday, October 11th from 12:30- to 1:30 pm
