Here’s a thought…
“The only control or “guardrails” that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT.”
TRUMP
Touring Orcas School Grounds
-- from Maryse Sagewynd -- A small group tour of Orcas Island school buildings and grounds with Superintendent Eric Webb provided detailed understanding of the school’s critical needs which would be corrected through the financing of the school bond levy. “The public has told us that it wants old infrastructure to
EDC Offers Free Workshop on Cybersecurity for Business
Wednesday, February 8, 9:15 -10:15, Russell's Landing -- from Victoria Compton -- Cybersecurity is not just for large businesses: Small and mid-sized businesses are targeted just as frequently by cyber-crooks. Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for a FREE workshop on the topic of Cybersecurity for Business, on
Guest Column: How to Communicate with Congress
-- by Pat Reuss, National Action Vice President for the National Organization of Women -- What I have been preaching since I came to DC to lobby for women’s rights 38 years ago: Get to know the staff person for your Senators and Rep. Even though their boss may be
Larsen Condemns Immigrant Ban
-- from Rep. Rick Larsen, WA Dist 02 -- Representative Rick Larsen President Trump's executive order barring citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States is as low as it gets. It scapegoats refugees fleeing war, terrorism and persecution. With one signature, this action undermined our
Islanders Set To Change Course of Music-Making History
-- from Ayn Gailey -- Bruce Pavitt, Kim Thayil, Steven Henry Fisk, Adam Farish. Photo by Charles Peterson. Only on Orcas Island can one, in the span of a single day, learn how to make archipelago jam, hike to a waterfall, then take part in a conversation led by fellow islanders
Seed: The Untold Story to Kick Off Agricultural Summit
Thursday, February 9, 7:30 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- from Jared Lovejoy -- Orcas Island Film Festival and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit Team invites you to the 2017 Ag Summit Weekend Kick Off event. Join us for a very special screening of the powerful documentary, "SEED: The Untold
Whitfield Recognized for Innovation with Pellet Stove
-- from Suzanne Olson -- OPALCO Board Vice President, inventor and former Boeing Engineer Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island was recognized for his development of the highly efficient Pellet Stove, which burns compressed wood or biomass pellets. He was recognized in Seattle Magazine's 2016 list of “Top Essential Innovations
League of Women Voters Sets Priorities for New Year
-- from Sarah Crosby -- The San Juan County League of Women Voters membership and interested community members met on Monday, January 9 to plan upcoming educational programs for the coming year. There was an exceptionally high turnout for this meeting and the discussion was interesting and very productive. In
Start the Year with a Salsa Session
Monday, February 6, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local Instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, February 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will offer another session of Salsa with guest teacher Anthony. We
New Area Code? Yeah, But…
-- by Lin McNulty -- Everyone with a landline phone received a notification from our local carrier, CenturyLink, that Western Washington is getting a new area code. Not really a new area code, per se, but an overlay area code. When the changeover goes into full effect July 29, 2017
Would You Like to Direct a Play?
--from Margie Doyle for Orcas Center – Orcas Center is looking for those interested in directing plays. We are also looking for anyone who might want to apprentice or is interested in a directors’ workshop. The first performance dates available for directing are in June 2017 in the Black Box
Construction Continues on Deer Harbor Bridge
-- from John Van Lund -- Utility crews will finish installing conduit and various cables on the permanent concrete bridge. The general contractor will install wood safety railing along the length of the bridge and construct the new Channel Road alignment grade. In addition, crews will place rocks along the
Immortal French Baroque: Viola da Gamba & Friends In Concert
Sunday, February 5, 1 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- Two internationally renowned early music soloists will come from Germany and Montreal to perform some of the most famous French Baroque repertoire from the reign of Louis XIV and XV in Immortal French Baroque: Viola da
Letter to Editor | Support School Bond
-- from Bill Wulff -- Vice President Joe Biden recently said, “One side of the aisle thinks health care is a privilege, the other side believes health care is a basic right.” I encourage us to apply the basic right reasoning to our public school. All the children of our
School Board Meeting Handles Heavy Agenda
-- by Ayn Gailey -- In celebration of School Board Appreciation Month, 6th-grade students, Hayden Shaefer and Finn Rubottom, on behalf of the student body, delivered a banner to School Board members at the regular monthly Orcas Island School District (OISD) board meeting. All board members -- Janet Brownell, Chris
Editorial | Community Institutions Depend on Your Vote
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Island residents have the opportunity to have their say in our local government when they cast their ballots in the special election. Most island residents have received their ballots and as they cast their votes, due February 14, there is still time to witness
