Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
CWR founder recalls his first encounter with Granny (J2)
-- from Ken Balcomb, Center for Whale Research -- My first acquaintance with the Southern Resident killer whale designated J2 was on April 16, 1976 in Admiralty Inlet, Puget Sound. J2 ID photograph (1976) I
Orcas will soon send homegrown Latin scholar Ewan Lister off to UW
-- from Francie Kisko -- Some of the Latin students at the 2013 Roman Banquet: Top row: Patty Johnson, Ian Lister, Ewan Lister, Margie Doyle, and Michael Armenia. In front: Flora Lister. Ewan is dressed
Recovery and Resiliency Project seeks greater diversity
Application date extended -- from Hillary Canty for Orcas Island Community Foundation -- Ten days ago, the Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Community Emergency Response Advisory team requested applications from individuals who wished to
Pandemonium Poetry | Spell to be said against hatred
SPELL TO BE SAID AGAINST HATREDby Jane Hirshfield Until each breath refuses they, those, them.Until the Dramatis Personae of the book’s first page says, “Each one is you.” Until hope bows to its hopelessness only
How Iceland beat the Coronavirus
The country didn’t just manage to flatten the curve; itvirtually eliminated it. -- from The New Yorker, reprinted upon request of a reader -- On the morning of Friday, February 28th, Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, a
Letter to Editor | Reopening is a symbiotic relationship
-- from Laura Saccio, Earthbox Inn & Spa -- More than 20 years ago, my grandfather, a New Mexican farmer, rescued me from a life of impersonal work in the financial industry. I had been
Inslee issues safety plan template for businesses in Phase 3
What we must do to get there -- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a template for businesses in Phase 3 of the Washington “Safe Start” plan. Each business or entity operating
OHS Class of 2020 invites community to virtual commencement ceremony
-- from Kyle Freeman, Orcas Island High School Principal -- The faculty and staff of Orcas Island High School and the Orcas Island School District would like to invite the Orcas Island community (both near
Guidance issued for sporting activities in Phases 2 and 3
-- Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for sporting activities in Phases 2 and 3. The guidance covers professional sporting activities, youth team sports and adult recreational team sports. Through
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. JIC media briefing features dashboard demonstration. Today the JIC held a
EDC to host a bankruptcy webinar
-- from Mickey von Dassow for Economic Development Council -- The Economic Development Council, an islands non-profit, is hosting a webinar on bankruptcy with Mary Schmitt, attorney at law. Attendees will learn about Title 11
Literary giants dominate the screen in this week’s films
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- ________________________________________ "Mr. Jones"Poland | 2019 | 141min “MR. JONES is a masterful historical thriller based on real events that transport to a time and place seldom seen on
14 counties approved to move into next phase of governor’s Safe Start plan
San Juan County remains at Phase 2 -- from Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman -- OLYMPIA -- Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved 14 counties to move into the next phase of
Changing of guard as Roy Light retires from ESWD
Replacement on board -- from Eastsound Sewer & Water -- OUTGOING: Roy Light With 25 years of successful service to the Eastsound Sewer and Water District to his credit, Roy Light is retiring with his
Recapping today’s COVID-19 news, updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. Governor unveils new COVID-19 testing strategy today. Gov. Inslee and Secretary of
New fashion statement | SJC distributes masks to local businesses
"It's all the rage" -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- In order to help support the business community, San Juan County has acquired a stockpile of more than 7,000 simple face coverings
