Here’s a thought…
“To be clear, we don’t know if A.I. models are conscious. I don’t know. I’m genuinely uncertain.”
CHRISTOPHER OLAH
Fire & Rescue Plans Medical Transportation Forum
-- from Kevin O'Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief -- Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013, 5:30 p.m., Station 21 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is committed to safely transporting patients to the most appropriate care facility by the most suitable transportation mode. Fortunately, we have a variety of options that we
Community Voices Concerns to CenturyLink
-- by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle -- Our communications is all wrapped up into cables such as these. Photo: Margie Doyle CenturyLink Regional President Brian Stading took center stage at a public forum on Thursday, November 14, at the Orcas Senior Center, backed up by a team
Wild & Scenic Film Festival: A Climate of Change
Friday and Saturday November 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center Change makers are rethinking how we inhabit our planet, and so can you. 21 completely different short films (1 to 18 min)for each night that appeal to all ages. This year’s films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful
Free Washington Tour is Back
-- from Carol Lewis -- Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Fire Hall Back by popular demand, the Free Washington Tour is coming to you. The Freedom Foundation, an Olympia-based free market think tank, is exposing the special interest stranglehold on your community and tax dollars. Join us
Peace Island Open House this Sunday
— from Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center — Sunday, Nov. 17, noon to 4 p.m. , 1117 Spring Street in Friday Harbor — ferry shuttle service available PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) opened in Friday Harbor on Nov. 17, 2012. One year later,
Healthcare and Religious Institutions in the State
from the League of Women Voters of the San Juans The November 18th Membership Meeting of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, “Controversy and Clarity: Healthcare and Religious Institutions in Washington State,” will be held at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 First Street North, Friday Harbor,
Dr. Patricia Kuszler to present: Obamacare: Fact, Fiction, Fury?
Beth Kuszler from Orcas Crossroads Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host University of Washington Law Professor, Patricia C. Kuszler, M.D., J.D., who will present – Obamacare: Fact, Fiction, Fury? – Sunday, November 17, 2013, 4 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The Affordable Care Act also known as “Obamacare”
Fresh Hot Pizza, Great Music and a Crisp November Day…
Music at the party provided by Jim, Rachel, Tashi and KajCrow Valley Family String Band! by Madie Murray All these will come together this Sunday, the 17th, at the public school garden and cafeteria from noon to 2 p.m. Admission to join the celebration of our garden, new
OPALCO Monthly Meeting in Friday Harbor
The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, November 21 at its Friday Harbor office, 1034 Guard Street. The meeting will begin @ 8:30 a.m. Members are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit the OPALCO website at www.opalco.com.
Lopez Without 911 — Again
from Stan Matthews San Juan County 911 Dispatch reports that 911 connectivity to Lopez Island was lost at approximately 10:15 a.m. Lopez residents needing emergency response should contact: Lopez Fire district at 360.468.2991 or go to the main station at 2228 Fisherman Bay Rd. in Lopez Village. There is no
CenturyLink San Juan Islands Update
from Meg Andrews CenturyLink services may experience intermittent disruptions throughout the day in voice, 911, and data services as we continue with the restoration effort. We are working to restore service as soon as possible and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our customers and the islands. CenturyLink has
Bill Glass, November 4, 1946—October 9, 2013
Bill Glass, 1946-2013 Memorial Service, Sunday Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at West Sound Community Hall/Yacht Club Bill Glass (William Edward) left his body at 9:15 pm on October 9, 2013 at the beautiful and peaceful Whatcom County Hospice House after a long and difficult journey with Early
Just 18 Days Left for Farm to Cafeteria!
The "Edible Eats and Education" tomato needs to you make it red...please help us reach our goal! from Madie Murray Time is growing short. In less than 18 days, we need to receive about $5,000 in additional donations to make our goal. We must reach our goal by
Guest Column: A Wake-up Call to Plan Better Emergency Communications
by Tony Ghazel It is clear that we live in a beautiful place and that we love to be involved in our community. Last week proved to me that we also live in an area that is fragile and vulnerable technologically. We have become dependent on technology for medical needs,
CenturyLink to Host Public Forum
from Jan Kampbell Thursday, November 14, 3–6 p.m., Orcas Senior Center CenturyLink will be hosting a public forum to address any concerns from customers regarding the underwater fiber cut.
Medical Evacuations Heat Up Fire Commission Meeting
by Lin McNulty A passionate crowd gathered for the Fire Commission meeting at Station 21 on Tuesday evening, Nov. 12. On the agenda was the current situation with two providers supplying off-island medical air transportation. Representatives from Island Air Ambulance and Airlift Northwest were on hand to answer a few
