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
SBA Announces New Measure to Help Get Small Business Loans Into the Hands of Veterans
by Lorin Smith, Public Information Officer, Veteran Business Development Officer, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced new measures to help get small business loans into the hands of veterans by setting the borrower upfront fee to zero for all veteran
Sprint Van Continues Wi-Fi and Long Distance Service at the Public Library
from Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Public Library Director The Sprint ERT van will continue to be here through Monday and perhaps even into Tuesday, offering free wifi and free long distance calling from 100 phones they have for people who need to call off island but still don't have long distance
Weekend Communication Updates: 911 & Many Long-distance Services Restored
by Lin McNulty and Margie Doyle If you have a fire, medical, or police emergency, 1. First, dial 911 from a land line 2. Then try OIFR direct at 376-2331 from a land line 3. You can Email 911@sanjuanco.com | UPDATE from Meg Andrews, Public Relations, CenturyLink, Nov. 10
County Economic Development Summit this Wednesday
Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor from Victoria Comption, San Juan County Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a first-ever event in San Juan County: the 2013 Economic Development Summit, which will explore the
Cancer Support Group to Meet on Thursday
By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will meet at the Community Church Fireside Room on November 14 at 5 p.m. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer whether personally, as family member, friend, caregiver or in any other capacity. If you, or
Land-Line Phone Back to Normal — Work Remains on Cell & Data Lines
from Stan Matthews, County Information and Internet Manager Nov. 10, 2013 — In its morning conference call with state and local agencies, CenturyLink representatives reported that the company’s temporary measures have created enough capacity to handle all of the landline calls placed between San Juan County’s islands and to
OPALCO Carrying Phone and Data Traffic Over Co-op Fiber and Microwave Radios
from Suzanne Olson OPALCO redundant microwave radio link OPALCO crews have been working around the clock to provide a temporary solution for our co-op members impacted by the CenturyLink outage. OPALCO’s data communications system is now carrying the phone and data traffic for San Juan Island, and providing
Exchange Now Accepts Batteries
from Orcas Recycling Services ORS/The Exchange is pleased to announce that beginning immediately batteries of all kinds will be accepted for appropriate recycling. Household batteries will be accepted for $2.00 per pound. Vehicle batteries of all types will be accepted for free. “This is another service people have been asking
Marguerite Greening to Speak at Garden Club
The Garden Club meets monthly at the Madrona Room in Orcas Center on Mt. Baker Road Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at Orcas Center from the Orcas Island Garden Club The Orcas Island Garden Club announces that Lucy Hardiman, who was to speak this month, has had
Puccini’s Tosca Coming to Orcas Center
from Artha Kass Sunday, November 10, 1 p.m., Orcas Center Tosca. Photo by Ken Howard. Sweeping drama, murder, lust and political intrigue – all part of Puccini's enduring favorite, Tosca. Starring an exceptional trio of singing actors in the leading roles, Tosca will be simulcast LIVE from the
American Legion to Honor Veterans’ Day at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11
Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Legion Memorial from Judi Resch The American Legion will honor our veterans with a Veterans’ Day Service on Monday, November 11, at 11 a.m. (11/11 at 11) at the post home, located at 793 Crescent Beach Dr. The public is invited to
Pacific Legal Foundation to Participate with CSA in CAO Appeal
from Jane Cable of the Common Sense Alliance updated Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Common Sense Alliance (CSA) received word last week that the Board of Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) has approved PLFs participation with CSA in the matter of Common Sense Alliance v. Growth Management Hearings Board, Western Washington
Saturday, Nov. 9 CenturyLink Update and Apology
San Juan Island fiber optic cable cut update: Service Restored from Jan Kampbell of CenturyLink Overnight CenturyLink crews restored long distance service throughout San Juan County. CenturyLink and OPALCO continued to work through the night to restore internet service to San Juan Island. We continue to investigate the fiber optic
CenturyLink Says Service Restored; Cause Still Under Investigation
from Jan Kampbell Overnight CenturyLink crews restored long distance service throughout San Juan County. CenturyLink and OPALCO continued to work through the night to restore internet service to San Juan Island. We continue to investigate the fiber optic cut. Divers and specialized robotics are on site and continue to work
Capacity Limited in Phone Service Restoration
by Stan Matthews, County Information and Internet Services Manager All San Juan County residents should be able to call and receive calls from the mainland and other islands via landline phone today [Nov. 9], though there may be delays. CenturyLink warns that customers may have to try multiple times to
News Alert: Council Passes Emergency Resolution
by Margie Doyle and Lin McNulty County Council member Rick Hughes in teleconference on Friday by landline and cell phone. Photo: Margie Doyle Just before noon today, the County Council passed a resolution to declare a state of emergency for San Juan County. Present in the teleconference meeting
