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.”
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Lady Vikings rebound from loss, will play again tomorrow
The Lady Vikings trounced their opponents 37-30 on March 5, after losing their first game at the State Championships in Spokane on Wednesday. The girls' basketball team will play again on Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Learn about the Grizzlies of the Sea at Camp Orkila
Orcas Island Marine Science Lecture series will offer a presentation on the Grizzlies of the Sea -- Stellar Sea Lions -- on Tuesday, March 10 at Camp Orkila's Marine Salmon Center on the
New Lorraine Feather film accepted at 3 festivals — see it in NY this month
Today, Orcas Islander Lorraine Feather, songstress and filmmaker, announced that the animated short film that she made with George Griffin, "You're Outa Here," has now been accepted to three festivals: South by Southwest (Austin, TX),
Kids and adults wowed by Family Math/Science Night exhibits
Scientific displays and games of chance filled the Orcas Island School cafeteria and Middle School Common areas last night at the PTSA's second annual "Family Fun Math/Science Night." This celebration of math and
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin appointed new Eastsound Sewer District Commissioners
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin have been appointed commissioners on the newly-expanded Eastsound Sewer and Water District Board. The ESWD board was expanded from three to five commissioners in last November's election. On Tuesday, Feb.
Orcas' Transportation Commissioner Distler comments further on ferry issues
Last weekend, Orcas Issues ran an interview article with State Transportation Commissioner Bob Distler, who lives on Orcas Island. Distler previewed the presentation the Transportation Commission would be giving on Monday, March 2 to the
School music concert honors Kailley Grantham, benefits all school musicians
The Annual Benefit Concert for the Orcas School Music Program, "Music, Music, Music!" filled the K-12 gym on Sunday, March 1, as members of the Orcas Choral Society, the Community Band and Island
Student Mariachi Band performs on Orcas – Thanks to many for their hospitality
Contributed by Marian O'Brien Orcas Island rolled out the red carpet on Thursday night for the Mariachi Huenachi band students from Wenatchee School District along with their parents and teachers. The richness that
Our basketball girls win – Jordan Griffin travels to Puyallup to watch them
The Orcas Island Lady Vikings beat their long-time La Conner rivals in the last 40 seconds of a thriller-diller Tri-District Game last Saturday, and the island's Favorite Son Jordan Griffin saw it in
School board prepares for bond vote: enrollment and finances looking good
It was evident at the Feb. 26 Orcas Island School District monthly meeting that conservative enrollment projections and stable accounting practices have built a sound platform for the school to go out
Orcas Island Town Hall illustrates: "No apathy in San Juan County"
Graphic, right, indicates distribution of funds in the County Budget. A packed house greeted County Councilmen Gene Knapp and Richard Fralick and County Administrator Pete Rose at the Orcas Island “Town Hall” meeting on
The Case for Planned Giving on Feb. 27
Like the rest of us, securing their financial future is a major concern to island non-profits. Endow Orcas is a plan, put forward by the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF), to assist non-profits in establishing
Fish, Fear, Funds and Music highlight the weekend
Friday, Feb. 27 "The Case for Planned Giving" will be presented by Joe Cohen of the Orcas Island Community Foundation from 9 a.m. to noon at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The presentation will help clarify
Lady Vikings to play La Conner for district title and advance to State Tournament next week
Maddy Smith, Student Body Association President, announced to the Orcas Island School District board on Thursday evening that the Orcas Lady Vikings Basketball Team were victorious in their hard-fought win on Tuesday, Feb. 24 which
Read across America with Dr. Seuss
Orcas Island Elementary School joins a national movement as it celebrates Read Across America on Monday, March 2. Timed to coincide with Dr. Seuss' birthday, this annual event, sponsored by the National Education Association, is
Spanish classes back by demand
The first session of Afterschool Spanish, taught by Anna Roseberry, just ended. However, the kids and Anna are so enthusiastic to continue learning, that the PTSA will continue to offer sessions in March, April and
