Here’s a thought…
“The United States has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world. The Catholic Church had better take its side.”
ELBRIDGE COLBY
Fire Commission to meet on Thursday
||| FROM KIM KIMPLE for ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE ||| Regular Meeting Agenda San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Thursday – January 21st, 2020 5:30 p.m. Online / by phone via ZOOM: Dial # (253) 215-8782 / Meeting ID: 816 7296 0210/ Passcode: 016167 Commissioners: Tim Fuller, Janet
Inaugural highlight: The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman
[ditty_news_ticker id="88401"] Amanda Gorman recites stunning poem at Biden inauguration: https://youtu.be/whZqA0z61jY
Inslee statement on inauguration of President Biden
||| FROM THE OFFICE OF GOV. JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today following the inauguration of President Joseph Biden. "We have two things to sustain our nation this morning from our new president; "First, disagreement cannot lead to disunion. "Second, we will get through this together.
2021 Charter Review Commission meeting tomorrow
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY NEWS ||| On Thursday January 21st 2021, the Charter Review Commission will hold a Special Meeting from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Click for the Agenda. Click here to join the meeting Join with a video conferencing device 456293222@t.plcm.vc Video Conference ID: 113 777 379 3
Today’s recap of recent COVID-19 news, updates
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| Newest numbers. The Department of Health reported a total of 279,421 confirmed cases as of 11:59 p.m. on January 18. There have been 3,940 COVID-19 deaths in Washington. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's dashboard and
A Bruce Hanna poem for today
life boundaries and transitions a tree witnesses daybreak from Salt Spring Island, Canada we see boundaries — night and day land, sea, and sky — “U.S.” and “Canada” Nature is flow, energy, transition some animals see in the dark humans are mostly water dominion is irrelevant the gradual transitions of
Here’s a great opportunity to support local herbs in the islands
||| FROM KRISTY BREDIN for MERMAID BOTANICALS ||| Many folks in the San Juan Islands have fond memories of encounters with Ryan Drum, beloved naturalist and Waldron resident who has taught classes on herbs and seaweeds in the islands for the past 40 years. Two years ago, at 80, Ryan
Washington’s new coronavirus vaccine dashboard will offer new window into progress
||| FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ||| OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with Microsoft AI for Health, is proud to announce vaccine data is now available on our dashboard, an addition that will help us share progress being made statewide as we endeavor to get COVID-19 vaccine
Guest Opinion | Can Biden activate the political center?
||| FROM HEDRICK SMITH ||| Washington – The battle cry ”Go Big, Joe! Go Big!” echoed among Democrats after their underdog candidates scored stunning upset victories in Georgia, picking up two vital senate seats earlier this month. And with his $1.9 trillion corona relief plan, Joe Biden has indeed decided
Musical Fairy Tales: Sharing and caring from home in 2021
||| FROM JEFFREY COLEMAN for SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ||| 2021 Salish Sea Early Music Festival Musical Fairy Tales ~ Sharing and Caring from Home in 2021 ~ + + + Giovanni Bassano: Solos, Diminutions and Trios + + + Giovanni Bassano (c. 1560-1617) was alongside his mentor Girolamo
Inslee announces state plan for widespread vaccine distribution and administration
||| FROM OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE ||| Gov. Jay Inslee today announced an updated statewide vaccine distribution and administration plan to increase the number of Washingtonians vaccinated and establish infrastructure capable of mass vaccinations in the coming months. With the expanded vaccine distribution system, the state set a goal
Dr. Russell releases statement regarding his future plans
||| FROM DAVID RUSSELL, M.D. ||| After much thought and consideration, I have chosen not to sign with Island Hospital when they take over management of the Orcas Medical Center in April. I plan on taking some time off but I am exploring the possibility of reopening my private practice
San Juan County begins vaccines Jan. 20 as Governor announces move to COVID-19 Phase 1b Tier 1
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| On Monday January 18, Governor Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health have opened vaccine eligibility to Phase 1b Tier 1. San Juan County will begin delivering Phase 1b Tier 1 immunizations on Wednesday January 20 More detailed information
Want a clear sign that the sacrifice we islanders are making to fight COVID is paying off?
||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ||| At the moment, San Juan County has the lowest rate of total cases per 100,000 people of any County in the contiguous United States. The only Counties with lower rates are the most remote areas of both Hawaii and Alaska.
Biden expected to cancel Keystone XL pipeline permit on first day
||| FROM NEW YORK TIMES ||| President-elect Joe Biden is expected to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit on his first day in office, quickly reversing his predecessor’s approval of a project to move oil from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, according to a person familiar with Biden’s plans
Library Board sets agenda for upcoming meeting
||| FROM JANET MARLOW for ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY DISTRICT ||| Board Meeting Agenda January 22, 2021 – 2 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID 893 3977 0272; Passcode 508164 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89339770272?pwd=WjZuWk9IcFRQR0hVdiswdXdQMStrQT09 Welcome & Introductions Additions or Modifications to the Agenda Officer Election, Committee Assignments, and Calendar Officer Election Committee Assignments 2021
