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
Krista Bouchey Named Interim Director of the Funhouse Commons
The Funhouse Commons announces the appointment of Interim Director, Krista Bouchey following the departure of long-standing executive director, Pete Moe. Krista recently served as the Assistant Director of the Funhouse Commons for over three years. Krista has achieved significant success managing the popular After-School Program and attendance in this program
Café Olga Moving to FIRE!
by Cara Russell By now we all know what happened in the early hours of July 19, 2013: arson, a single violent act for attention. And the victim, a seventy-five year-old building, which was home to three Orcas Island businesses. For The Artworks Cooperative, James Hardman Gallery, and Café Olga,
Ride the Community Zip Line!
From Laura Bruhns, YMCA Camp Orkila YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip days on Sunday September 29th- 12:30-3:30pm. If interested, you must call camp at 360.376.2678 to sign-up
Red Tent Gathering with Filmmaker
from Gretchen Krampf Friday, September 20, 7 p.m., Heartwood House The film "Things We Don't Talk About" documents the stories of women reclaiming their sacredness, their truth and their voice as changers in the world. We are in a new era of history - the healing of ourselves and our
Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camp Gets Kids in the Swim
A super heads up and a huge thank you go out to Camp Orkila, YMCA Swim Instructors and Dimitri and Lorena Stankevich! Orcas Elementary students in 1st -3rd grade had an amazing opportunity at Camp Orkila. They had four days of swimming and boating lessons from YMCA instructors. Thank you
Letter to the Editor: Whatcom County Election Impacts “No Coal” Campaign
As most of you know there are three agencies that will decide the fate of the Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal at Cherry Point: the Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Washington and the Whatcom County Council. Whatcom County is also the permitting entity for the project. Who sits on
Sharon Abreu to Delight Orcas Audience
Sharon Abreu to sing from a varied repertoire on Saturday, Sept. 21 Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Delight in Sharon Abreu’s "Sun, Moon, Stars & Rainbows: Classical songs and arias to delight and inspire," at Orcas Center on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 pm.
Unitarian Universalist Service on “Blessings of Getting Older”
By Susan McBain Unitarian Universalist service on Sept. 22 will be a “Covenant Group Sampler” led by Susan McBain. The service will start at 11:30 a.m. in Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church, 242 Main St. in Eastsound. You are invited to share on the topic, “What is the greatest spiritual
Celebrate “Banned Books Week” at the Library
Banned Books Week From Kathleen Lunde Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- librarians,
Guest Column: Tony Ghazel Seeks to Continue as School Board Director
By Tony P Ghazel I am honored and humbled by your trust in allowing me to serve on your school board and I am hoping to serve another four years. I am running for re-election to the school board because I strongly believe that education is what defines a community and serving
4-H Hosts Final Senior Dinner of Season
4H Kids will host and serve dinner on Weds. Sept 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. from Marla Johns Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 p.m., Senior Center Wednesday – September 18 will be the final senior dinner for the year. Orcas Island 4H will prepare
How Are We Doing? Review of County Finances
By County Auditor F. Milene Henley Second quarter 2013 I work for the government, which gives me a warped view of the world. I forget that not everyone knows obscure stuff like how levies work, or that sales tax is comprised of lots of little parts. Since sales tax is
Public Meetings to Hear Local Voice in Nat’l Monument Designation
Indian Island in East Sound,owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) From the San Juan Preservation Trust With continued support for the recent designation of federally-owned lands as the San Juan Islands National Monument, we are writing to let [the public] know about a series of public
Guest Opinion: Oh, No! It’s Coming Through the Pass!!
from Caroline Buchanan Caroline Buchanan has been crossing between her home on Obstruction Island and Orcas since 1990—not always but often rowing her Whitehall, 17’ skiff built by Greg Thompson and Mike Stolmeier in 1990 at Obstruction Pass. Photo: Caroline Buchanan How would you like this bearing down
Fire Chief’s Report: August 13—September 9, 2013
............................CALLS FOR SERVICE ....................This Report ........Year to Date EMS.................. 65....................461 Fire/Other........ 26....................176 Total................. 91................... 637 2011.......... 1/1/11–9/9/12...............498 2012.............1/1/12-9/9/12...............530 Year to date responses have increased 20.18% Compared to 2011, year to date responses have increased 27.9% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of
Another Successful Fifth Season for Farm to Cafeteria
Geri Turnoy and Jim Wilde from Lowe's help pit the many plums harvested for 5th Season By Madie Murray “Fifth Season” on Orcas Island is when we gather as much abundant fresh summer produce, fruits and herbs from Island farms as possible and process and freeze them so
