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
Port will swear-in new Commissioner at upcoming meeting
-- from Kim Kimple for Port of Orcas -- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 9th, 2020 5:00 p.m. Meeting link:Meeting ID: 856 6567 6437 Password: 923564Join by phone: (253) 215-8782 CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 p.m.COMMISSIONER
Dog Park among topics at upcoming Park & Rec Zoom-meet on Thursday
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District -- Agenda Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commission Regular MeetingTHURSDAY, July 9, 2020 Virtual Zoom MeetingJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 872 7161 2674Password: 421852One
Letter to Editor | Why add streetlights when it’s unhealthy for our kids?
-- from James Libby -- A new multi year US Government study of over 10,000 teenagers shows outdoor lighting messes up their sleep and affects them mentally/physically causing disorders that can last throughout life. This is
Paycheck Protection Program deadline for businesses extended
-- from Economic Development Council -- The big news this week is that the deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended to August 8, as of July 6. As of Monday there
Friday night drive-in: Palm Springs
-- from Orcas Island Film Fest -- Orcas Drive-In Theatre PresentsPALM SPRINGSRomantic Comedy • 2020 | Rated R | No one under 17 without a parent."Ground Hogs Day Meets Bridesmaids!" Friday, July 10 at Dusk
Inslee announces five insurance carriers intend to participate in public option
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today five insurance carriers have applied to offer public option plans in a majority of counties across the state. The first year of Cascade
Guest Opinion | Coronavirus is now transmitted by air?
-- from Michael Riordan -- The most troublesome aspect of the County’s application to move to Phase 3 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start program was the proposal to increase restaurant occupancy levels from 50 to
SJC Virtual Fair releases call to action for performers
Participate in “2020: A Fair Odyssey” August 12-15! -- from Adrienne Bourne for San Juan County Fair -- This year has presented a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and celebrate the culture of the
Today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Newest numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. As of July 6, the
Recovery and Resiliency community meetings continue this week
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – A series of online meetings are continuing throughout the week as the community involvement phase of the Orcas Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project gathers momentum. The overall
Funhouse offers FREE online course: Fresh ideas for parenting
-- from Nicole Spinogatti for Orcas Funhouse Commons -- The Funhouse is offering an interactive course called Parenting Wisely. Designed by family and social scientists to help parents with tips and tools to parent their
Kruse Reviews | Epidemics and Society
Book review by Jens Kruse A little more than a week ago, I reviewed Steven Johnson’s The Ghost Map for these pages. It is the story of London’s cholera epidemic of 1854. By examining this
New COVID-19 positive test result on Orcas
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Over the weekend, the San Juan County Health & Community Service Department was notified of a new positive test result from a resident of Orcas Island.
Medicare mysteries explained at upcoming workshop
-- from Julie McKee for Island Hospital -- Do you find Medicare a mystery? Are you unsure which Medicare plan is best for you? Join SHIBA online for a virtual Medicare 101 class where we
Miró Quartet to perform complete Beethoven string quartets
12 livestreamed concerts July 16 – August 8, PLUS An OICMF encore evening on Friday, August 14 -- from Linda Slone for Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- For their first major project since the
A poem for the 4th of July
-- from W.A. Schmidt -- Freedom Reconceived By Wasakalobo America's experimentIs hanging by a threadIts state no cause for merrimentIs it alive or dead?It started with poetic graceYet left out quite a lotClaimed there was
