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
Are Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep?
Are your kids getting enough sleep? Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Public Library Now that the school year has started, parents and teachers are once again focusing on making sure that kids arrive at school each day ready to
Ad Hoc Exchange Committee Ready to Submit Plans to ORS Board
by Lin McNulty An aerial map outlining the area of the old (and new) Exchange. Since early June, a dedicated group of concerned, enthusiastic citizens have been meeting on a somewhat regular basis to come up with a design for the new Exchange following a fire in February
It Never Rains Like That Here!
by Lin McNulty Orcas Outfitters drying out. Photo: Lin McNulty In case you slept through it, in case you haven't been to Rays, Orcas Outfitters, Eastsound Post Office, Orcas Weddings & Events, or Cherry T's, you may not know that it rained last night. OK, rained may be
“The Shift” Comes to Orcas
from Samara Shaw Sunday, September 29, 7 to 10 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall Discover the Gift, a feature length documentary created by siblings Demian Lichtenstein and Shajen Joy Aziz, features more than two dozen of today’s most influential transformational leaders and speakers including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Holiness
Future’s Bright at Montessori
by Lin McNulty Support the Orcas Montessori School's solar project. The Orcas Montessori School is installing a photovoltaic solar system! As part of this project, they are upgrading their heating system and installing a new roof and insulation. In addition to greatly increasing the efficiency of the school,
OPALCO to Expand Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Local Renewable Energy Production
from Suzanne Olson, OPALCO A new policy approved at the OPALCO Board’s July 18th meeting opens the door for non-profit organizations to collaborate with the Co-op to create new opportunities for energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy production in San Juan County. OPALCO’s current Energy Efficiency & Conservation program, funded
See ‘Sirius,’ Provocative Movie about Extra-Terrestrial Life
Sirius, the movie, will be shown at Emmanuel Parish Hall on Monday, Sept. 30 Monday, September 30, 7-9 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall By Nancy Ayer The provocative movie, ‘Sirius,’ introduces a DNA-sequenced humanoid of unknown classification to the world and sheds definitive light on the scientific reality
Orcas Affordable Care Coalition to Hold Info Meeting
By Aaimee Johnson from The Orcas Affordable Care Collaborative Monday, September 30 5:30–6:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall The Orcas Affordable Care Collaborative will hold an informational meeting regarding the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, applications, website, and local assistance at the Eastsound Fire Hall on Monday, September 30, from 5:30 pm until 6:30pm.
Don’t Miss the Great Island Grown Festival
by Lin McNulty The upcoming, two-week islands-wide Great Island Grown Festival draws inter-island, off-island, and even Canadian visitors who come specifically for this delicious and educational event, according to Peggy Bill, Agricultural Resources Committee Coordinator. This is the second year for this specific Festival, although smaller events have been held
Traffic Advisory: House Move Thursday
from Judy Whiting Thursday morning, September 26, North Beach to Seaview Street This Thursday, September 26, another OPAL recycled house will arrive on a barge at North Beach, travel south on North Beach Road, and go west on Mt. Baker Road. It will complete its route on Seaview Street. The
Public Health News: Raising Rabies Awareness
From the San Juan County Health and Community Services September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance that seeks to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts. What is rabies? Rabies is an infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and
Burn Permits Available Beginning Oct. 1
Burn permits will be issued beginning Oct. 1 From San Juan County Fire Marshal Steve Marler The fire danger in San Juan County is about to move to “LOW”. With the fire danger beginning to wane, San Juan County’s fire services are preparing to change the fire risk
Citizen Scientists Study Oil Spill Response
Citizen scientists gather on Sept. 20-21 From Marta Branch, MRC Coordinator How do we respond to the threat of an Oil Spill? A group of concerned local San Juan Islanders gathered with the Marine Resources Committee (MRC) at a Citizen Scientist workshop September 20 and 21, 2013. Representatives
“Life after High School” and “Futures Fair”
From the Funhouse Commons On Monday, September 30, as part of its annual College Counseling program The Funhouse Commons will be hosting an event for parents with prospective college students. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will offer pie, coffee, and interesting discussion at the Orcas Public School Library.
Is Your Pasture Ready for Winter?
from Dyanne Dalrymple Tuesday, October 1, 9:30 -11:30 am, Orcas Grange Ready or not, here it comes—Winter. San Juan Conservation District can help you winterize your pastures. FREE WORKSHOP: Fresh Ideas on Creating Winter Confinement Areas for Horses & Livestock Get a jump on winter and make the
Theodore Vern Coffelt, March 20, 1930 – September 5, 2013
Vern Coffelt. Photo courtesy of the Coffelt family. Memorial Service on Sunday, September 29 at 1 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound Vern Coffelt was born in Westsound on Orcas Island to Amos and Helen Smedberg Coffelt. He grew up on the Smedberg farm on Turtleback
