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
Guardrails for Safety to be Installed and Repaired Soon
Phyllis Morrison San Juan County Public Works Guard rails being installed and updated for safety. In San Juan County, 83% of all vehicle crashes occur with single vehicles and 67% of those involve running off the road, based on crash data from 2001-2011. In 2011, San Juan
Threshold Choir Welcomes Orcas Singing Community
Kate Munger, founder of Threshold Choir, comes to Orcas Island's From Susan Osborn Densmore Kate Munger, founder of Threshold Choirs, is coming to Orcas. The event will be on Monday, September 9, at 7 p.m. in the Victorian Valley Chapel here on Orcas. Admission is by donation for
Guest Column: Support ORS/The Exchange
By Walt Corbin Orcas Recycling Services commences operations today. This is a land mark event for our Island. For ORS to be successful and continue the employment of local people or their companies, everyone must give them their support. You do this by using the Island waste disposal operations and
Kaleidoscope Benefit Moves to Maple Rock Farm
Our Kaleidoscope Kids are thrilled to meet Fire and Rescue Chief O'Brien Kaleidoscope will be hosting its 9th Annual Gourmet Picnic & Wine/Beer Tasting on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at Maple Rock Farm starting at 6 p.m. The "Island Grown, Island Raised" dinner and auction will include a
Sharon Abreu Joins Choral Society as Vocal Coach
from Craig Abolin Sharon Abreu, new vocal coach at Orcas Choral Society Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Abreu as Vocal Coach. A graduate in music from New York University, Sharon studied with renowned operatic soprano Licia Albanese and has filled leading and
Rowing Club Season Starts Saturday
Max Blackadar and Josh Bronn slip across an inky black Cascade Lake By Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing Club's fall rowing season begins on Saturday September 7th. Anybody residing on Orcas that is a 7th grader or older is welcome to participate; adults and teens, boys and girls.
Senior Class Continues Popular Tradition
The Class of 2014 makes a colorful statement after painting the iconic "Senior Barn" on Orcas Road, which greets all visitors and warms the hearts of locals. Photo: Margie Doyle
Burlesque Troupe Loves Coming to Orcas
by Cara Russell On Sunday evening, my roommate, another friend of mine, and I were heading out the door for the Burlesque show at Seaview Theater. When my roommate emerged from her bedroom, I took one look at her and said, “Wow! Is that how I should be dressed?”
Eastsound Plan Committee Meets Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee(EPRC), a county advisory group that reviews building projects and development in Eastsound, will hold its regular monthly meeting today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. On the agenda are the final draft of the Sub-area Plan Update and a discussion of
Naturalist’s Notebook: Love Call of the Midshipman
The Midshipman By Russel Barsh Hummmmm… With its dark purple skin and rows of gold colored, light sensitive buttons the Plainfin Midshipman (Porichthys notatus) is not only beautiful, but also unusual and aptly named. Adult Midshipmen congregate and mate around Indian Island in May and June, and begin
Unitarian Universalist Services Begin This Sunday
By Susan McBain The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OIUUF) will begin its church year this Sunday, Sept. 8, with a Water Communion and Ingathering. The service will start at 11:30 a.m. in Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church, 242 Main St. in Eastsound. You are invited to bring some water
Affordable Care Act Progress on Orcas Island
By Aaimee Johnson There will be plenty of time to explore the options during open enrollment for insurance coverage through the Washington State Exchange. The first open enrollment [period] lasts six months beginning October 1, 2013 and running until March 31, 2014. Approved coverage begins January 1st 2014. In order
AKC Puppy and Adult Dog Classes Offered
A new series of AKC puppy and adult classes are to begin in September. Beginning Wednesday Sept 4, at 1 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall there will be an orientation meeting (no dogs present) for people interested in signing up for the six week sessions. . Lesley Liddle is a certified
Upcoming Auditions for Two Actors Theater Productions
from Melinda Milligan Auditions for two upcoming plays at The Grange, Almost, Maine, and Moonlight and Magnolias, will be held on Wednesday, September 11 and again on Monday September 16 at 7 p.m. at The Grange. Almost, Maine, by John Cariani, will be directed by Melinda Milligan. On a cold,
Teachers Ratify Contract; School To Open on Wednesday as Scheduled
by Lin McNulty What started out as a rumor-filled morning and afternoon of local teachers getting ready to strike, has turned out with smiles all around as the Orcas Island School Board and local teachers union came to agreement on a new two-year contract. Teachers, clad in red shirts (RED
Special School Board Meeting Today
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board will hold a special meeting today, Tuesday, September 3, with a closed executive session at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be open to the public when it re-convenes at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to
