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“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
Luci B, SJC Wellness Van, to host a launch party at fairgrounds
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County Health & Community Services (HCS) is hosting a launch party for the new Luci B Community Wellness Van at the San Juan County Fairgrounds main building from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The Luci B Community
Sheriff’s Report | March 1 – 7, 2023
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE |||| WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 23-001417 Domestic Dispute or Assault 06:45:35 03/01/23 An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to report of a possible assault that took place on a roadway in Eastsound. Upon further investigation it was determined a domestic violence assault took place. The
Community Foundation: In it for the long haul
||| FROM HILARY CANTY for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ||| This week we opened up two new endowment funds — one for the Orcas Community Resource Center and the other for the Orcas Island Food Bank. Both were seeded with contributions from Board Members currently serving or recently retired. What a lovely way
SJC Ag Summit: Skill-building for growers, chasing water
||| BY MATTHEW GILBERT, OP-ED JOURNALIST ||| In an era of $7 lattes, entrée-priced “dinner snacks,” and other assaults on the ethic of local affordability and community identity, it was refreshing to be reminded at the 11th annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit that there is a thriving network of
Oopsie announcement from addled editor
||| FROM LIN MCNULTY, theORCASONIAN EDITOR ||| Recently, while cleaning house on theOrcasonian website, I decided to discontinue our old email address at Orcas Issues. After all, it's been about three years since our name and ownership change. NOTE TO SELF: First of all, check to see if anyone is
ONE Bus Route Tomorrow, Friday 3/10 (PM Only)
||| FROM BLAKE WILSON for ORCAS SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| Tomorrow, Friday 03/10, we will be switching to the ONE bus route for the PM drop offs. We apologize for the late notice and wish everyone a happy, safe weekend. The bus route will be as follows: Mañana, viernes 03/10, vamos a cambiar
You’ll find growth and transition at Community Resource Center
||| FROM MEGAN EHRMANTRAUT for ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER ||| The past year has been one of positive change and growth for the Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC). We were grateful to bring additional staff members on board to specialize in assistance areas such as housing, utilities, health, food and
Polar Bear Plunge has moved to April Fool’s Day (really!)
||| FROM TOBY COOPER for ORCAS ISLAND ROWING ASSOCIATION ||| Orcas Island Rowing Association is excited to announce the Polar Bear Plunge returns to Cascade Lake on Saturday, April 1. All are welcome. Great fun. Rain or shine. No experience necessary!* New date – April 1, 2023 Grounds open 10am. Plunge at 11 a.m. sharp!
Senate hearing scheduled today for bill that would tax wealthy Washingtonians
||| FROM KOMO NEWS ||| OLYMPIA, Wash. — Lawmakers in Olympia will hold a hearing Thursday on a bill that would tax the wealthiest people living in Washington state. Senate Bill 5486, which is sponsored by Sen. Noel Frame (D-Seattle), would create a “narrowly tailored property tax on extreme wealth derived
County hosts ‘meet your elected officials’ event on Lopez Island
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS ||| San Juan County is pleased to host its final “Meet Your Elected Officials” event of the series on Lopez Island. After two previous meetings on Orcas and San Juan Islands, the group of elected officials will gather on Lopez Island, Saturday, March 11.
PeaceHealth names new chief medical officer for its communities in the Northwest
|||FROM BARBARA PONGRACZ LAMB for PEACEHEALTH NORTHWEST ||| BELLINGHAM, Wash. Lorna Gober, MD, has joined PeaceHealth’s Northwest network as chief medical officer (CMO). As CMO, Dr. Gober will work closely with the PeaceHealth Northwest executive team as well as medical staff and medical group physician leadership. Dr. Gober will also be
What this Totem Pole journey is all about
||| FROM KIM SECUNDA ||| For those not familiar with the purpose of the upcoming Totem Pole journey that is making a stop on Orcas tomorrow, Kim Seconda has provided some important background on the meaning of this journey. It's all about the Apache war against copper mining at Oak
Reminder: Grannie’s Closet open every weekday at Senior Center
Grannie’s Closet @ Orcas Senior Center – Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm ||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Grannie’s Closet offers household décor, kitchen and vintage items, crafting supplies and much, much more. Located in the front lobby of the Orcas Senior Center, Grannie’s Closet occupies only a few shelves.
Wooden Boat Society presents sea stories and chanties by Tony Lee
||| FROM ARTHUR WINER for WOODEN BOAT SOCIETY ||| The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands presents long-time Orcas Islander, sailor, and singer, Tony Lee, to talk about his wooden boat adventures and projects. Following his presentation, Tony will sing sea shanties with help from the audience. Oddfellows
A neurologist explains why Daylight Saving brings serious health risks
||| FROM SCIENCE ALERT ||| As people in the US prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard time to daylight saving time. About one-third of Americans say
Island school boards visited Olympia to encourage legislative support
||| FROM BRIDGET BRODERICK for ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT ||| I am reaching out on behalf of your Orcas Island School District. As many of you know, we have been advocating for all San Juan County Schools throughout this legislative session. School districts like Olympia are reporting a $17m deficit,
