Here’s a thought…
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each New Year find you a better man.”
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
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 in a “toga” for his recital from memory of a poem by Horace in Latin.
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 participate on the working group of the Orcas Island Economic Recovery and Resiliency Project. Many
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 as one self bows to another. Untilcruelty bends to its work and sees suddenly: I.Until
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 detectivewith the Reykjavík police department, was summoned by his boss. Icelanddid not yet have 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 hired to work at an investment firm in Portland, and would see my family, including
Fish & Wildlife welcomes comments to whale-watching Environmental Impact Statement
Comment deadline is 5 p.m., Monday, June 8 -- from Janet Thomas for Orca Relief Citizens' Alliance -- The Southern Resident orcas are facing imminent extinction. Unlike other orca species they do not eat other marine mammals. Their primary diet is Chinook salmon--specifically the salmon that comes from the Fraser
Aging Like a Guru | Trying to out-do God; not me!
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- My dad thought he was immortal and invincible when it came to dying. I watched him struggle to stay in his body when everything was going against him. His body was shutting down, but he was determined to out-do God. It didn’t work! My friends
Village Voices | How are you feeling about all that’s going on in the world?
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – And here we are in early June. With the monthly Village Voices series, we take the pulse of the Orcas Island community. Every month we’ll be out and about, asking people to share their point of view on a particular topic. Sometimes
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 in Phase 3 must develop a written safety plan outlining how its workplace will prevent
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 and far) to join us in celebrating our graduating class of 2020 during our virtual
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 the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in phases, with adequate safety
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 briefing about the state’s new COVID-19 data dashboard which was demonstrated by state health officer
Sheriff’s Report | May 27-June 2, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, May 27, 202020-003944 Fraud 08:19:43 05/27/20A Lopez Island employer reported that fraudulent unemployment claims were filed utilizing the personal identifying information of two employees. 20-003945 Fraud 08:35:11 05/27/20San Juan Deputies were advised of a fraudulent unemployment claim. The incident was documented.
Inslee pledges independent review of Manuel Ellis’ death
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- [Editor's Note: NBC News story that the death of black man in Tacoma in March, while in police custody, has today been ruled a homicide.] “Today, I committed to Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards that the State of Washington will conduct an independent review of
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 of the United States Code as well as potential changes if the Heroes Act, H.R.
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 the screen. The film tells of a past that eerily echoes the present,” says Peter
