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.”
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WSF suspends international service to British Columbia
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries is delaying the start of its international service to Sidney, B.C. because of concerns around COVID-19. At this time, service between Anacortes and B.C. is suspended
Calling all professional and family caregivers
-- from Michele Keyes -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation initiated a request for organized Caregiver protective support in preparation for the COVID-19 environment we are all currently facing. Orcas Island Caregiver Preparedness is a
WHO’s on first?
-- Submitted by Steve Henigson -- Abbott: So they’re saying that corona virus is now officially a pandemic! Costello: WHO says? Abbott: Yes! Costello: WHO did? Abbott: Of course. That’s their job. Costello: WHOse job? Abbott:
Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Medicare beneficiaries are starting to receive robocalls about “special virus kits.” The scammer asks the person for their Medicare number so they can send them a “free” test. Please tell clients if
April special election expected to be cancelled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The long-awaited proposal to annex the Town of Friday Harbor into San Juan Island Fire & Rescue will have to wait a bit longer. It had
Editorial | We can do this, right?
| by Lin McNulty | Editor We have quickly learned about 'social distancing;' it's all the rage right now. Anybody who is anybody is doing it: not shaking hands, avoiding crowds, keeping close to home
Food Bank to stay open for regular schedule
-- from Susan McBain for Orcas Island Food Bank -- The Orcas Island Food Bank is continuing to operate on its usual schedule: 12:30-2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 11:00 a.m.-noon Saturdays. We will
Islanders, if it’s not an emergency, please stay put
-- from San Juan County Council -- The County’s COVID-19 response team is engaging with health officials across the state and nation, heeding their recommendations, and then sharing them with you. Which is why we
COVID cancellation | Health Care District cancels upcoming meeting
-- from Anne L. Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- Orcas Island Health Care District is now cancelling an upcoming meeting.
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center suspends visitor access
-- from PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- In order to protect its patients, their loved ones and its caregivers during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is strategically and rigorously
Blood Drive still on for tomorrow; venue change
Wednesday March 18, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions -- Orcas Fire & Rescue, Lions, and Kiwanis wish to invite you to donate a little of your
Help OIEF raise $10,000 to feed Orcas kids
-- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- During this unprecedented time of school closure, the OISD will be providing ALL children in our community with free breakfast and lunch during the school
SBA offers disaster assistance to Washington small businesses economically impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)
-- from San Juan Development Council -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus
Letter to Editor | Nettles: Find ’em, cultivate ’em, enjoy ’em
-- from Susan Shannon -- Nettles! Now is good time to love the Island-and let it love you! A great antidote to the anxiety, fear and stress caused by the threat of COVID-19 and the
Coming Thursday: Video update on COVID-19 response from County
-- from Brendan Cowan for SJC Department of Emergency Management -- In order to help directly answer community concerns, San Juan County will release its next COVID-19 video community update to the public on Thursday,
No food service on the ferries until further notice
-- from Washington State Ferries -- In response to Gov. Inslee’s directive to help stop the spread of COVID 19, and to protect the health and safety of employees and customers, all galleys on Washington
