Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Emmy and Lisa Carter Win Orcas Idol Junior Competition
Identical twins Emmy and Lisa Carter bested a fabulous group of 5th- through 8th-graders to be judged the winners at the Orcas Idol Junior competition this afternoon. Other contestants were Devon Mann and
Orcas Center's "Sneak Preview" Open to All
Entertainment Awaits You in 2010! This Wednesday, Jan. 27, Orcas Center invites the community to a Sneak Preview of the 2010 Season. The Preview begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Madrona Room with light refreshments
Editorial: Would You Spend or Invest $20 More a Month?
Updated at 9:30 p.m. Here’s what we’re talking about, on Orcas, regionally, and nationally: A “dismal decade” Real Estate bubble burst Unemployment highs $35,000,000 bond for capital improvements to Orcas Island public schools And perhaps
Homes for Islanders announces the start of construction for 6 homes in Eastsound
Contributed by Justin Roche Executive Director of Homes for Islanders On December 21, Nancy Brown, John Howard, Bonnie Mahony, Rene Sturk, Dan Vierthaler and Antonio Zapeta-Itzep and Bernice Arevalo purchased building sites on Bella Luna
Whatever the weather, a memorable weekend
Friday, January 22 Special meeting to discuss a cellular network in San Juan County, in Friday Harbor.12:15 to 1:45 p.m. at Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor. Saturday, January 23 Orcas Schools Open House and Facilities
Guest Opinion: Sufficient Budget Required for School's Future
As a member of the Orcas High School Class of 1984, I was one of the first students to attend class in the current Orcas Middle School buildings. In September of 1980, the buildings were
Port Work on North Outfall Repair to Begin Soon
Orcas Port Manager Bea vonTobel announced yesterday, Jan. 20, that the last permit for the north outfall repair has been received. The preconstruction meeting was held later on Wednesday, and construction is due to start
Guest Opinion: Farm to New Cafeteria — You Can't Lose
By Madie Murray Our outdated 35-year-old cafeteria is housed within the equally outdated 35-year-old middle school. From a kitchen about the size of a large home kitchen with one range and inadequate prep and serving
Orcas Idol Season 5 Begins….
The hot ticket on these dark days is at the Grange this Saturday with two great shows; the Idol Auditions at 7:30 p.m. and the Orcas Idol Jr. competition at 3 p.m. There are 17
Yes, Virginia…Kids Really Can Like Beets
By Mandy Randolph For those of you who believe there is no Santa Clause as much as you believe kids won’t eat beets, I’m offering evidence that you may be wrong...at least for
PTSA Meeting to Discuss Bond and Levy on Wednesday — Open House at School on Saturday
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is sponsoring a special forum on the School Bond & Levy this Wednesday, Jan.20th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the school library. There will be a presentation from Mahlum
Guest Opinion: Learn the Facts and Vote for the School Bond and Levy
Orcas Island School District Board of Directors This week, you will receive a ballot with two propositions that directly affect the future of the Orcas Island School District. The first proposition is a renewal of
Jazz Singer-Songwriter Lorraine Feather Releases New CD
Ages, the follow-up to lyricist/vocalist Lorraine Feather's acclaimed 2008 release Language, debuts on February 9, 2010. Language received numerous rave reviews and rose to #1 on the JazzWeek radio airplay chart. Media coverage
Cupid's Closet Has Tables for Flea Market
The Fidelis Circle is sponsoring "Cupid's Closet Flea Market" at West Sound Community Hall on Saturday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Flea Market is planned to raise funds for Fidelis to
San Juan County’s Historic Barns Presentation February 11
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to join Sandy Strehlou and Boyd Pratt from 100 Friends of Old Island Barns as they share results of the county-wide historic barn inventory. All are
Orcas School's Open House and Facilities Tour Next Saturday, Jan. 23
On Saturday, January 23rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Orcas Island School District will host continuous presentations and tours of the grounds and facilities in order to educate the community about the upcoming
