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
Message from Orcas and Lopez Public Hospital Districts
-- from Anne Presson, Orcas and Lopez Public Hospital Districts -- It’s been a few weeks since my last communication to the community, and I’m taking this opportunity to report on and recognize the work
Paycheck Protection Program opens April 3rd to businesses in San Juan County and elsewhere
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) would like to convey to business owners that applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a vital component
Letter to Editor | Let’s avoid tragedy of the commons
-- from Beth Dixon -- Among the concerns during this time is making sure we have sufficient food and other resources for ourselves and our families. In a rural setting it’s important to avoid the
County leaders URGE residents to restrict off-island travel
Follow strict health guidelines upon return -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- As Washington State approaches the anticipated peak of COVID-19 medical surge cases, San Juan County urges everyone to take
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Ode to Frieda the Pig’ by Mandy Troxel
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. Mandy Troxel, House Concerts & Such If you have music you
Inslee extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ through May 4
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced a month-long extension of his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" emergency order Thursday evening. The order, which banned all gatherings and temporarily shuttered non-essential businesses, will
PeaceHealth Clinic in Friday Harbor offers their patients mobile COVID-19 testing
Testing to include the general community when testing kits become more broadly available -- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Medical Group -- To minimize face-to-face contact and ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers, and community
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Imagine’ by Ron Myers
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. IMAGINE | Ron Myers (music available for purchase) If you have
Orcas Family Health defines protective practices, thanks patients for patience
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health Center -- In the current health care climate, like all of our island businesses, we at Orcas Family Health Center are working to slow the spread of
OPALCO weekly update and check-in
-- from OPALCO -- From the Co-op staff, leadership and board: we are wishing you well and hope you and your family are safe. Our crew is still at work keeping the power on -
Lahari launches free online training to fulfill basic caregiver needs
-- from Lahari -- In association with Cornerstone Healthcare Training, Lahari is offering a free online course in Basic Caregiver Training. Time and date to be determined according to interest. The need for additional trained
Two new confirmed positive test results reported in San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a second positive COVID-19 test result on San Juan Island and a third on
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Mayonnaise’ by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. JP and the OK Rhythm Boys If you have music you
Unable to make mortgage payment? Inslee announces assistance available
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Today, Gov. Jay Inslee and Charlie Clark, director of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced the state is taking steps to assist distressed
Kruse offers course on ‘pandemics in literature’
-- from Jens Kruse -- I recently had offered and started teaching, to a group of about17 people, a course called “How to Sell Your Soul: Literarymanifestations of the Faustian Bargain from the 16th Century
Choral Society cancels spring concert
-- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Due to corona virus restrictions, Orcas Choral Society regretfully announces cancellation of its 2020 spring concert planned for May at the Orcas Center. “We will sing
