Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Marshall Strawberries are back with sweet gusto on Orcas
-- from Madie Murray for Olga Strawberry Council -- A little background - In the Spring of 2017, the Olga Strawberry Council (the non-profit owner and custodian of the historic Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant now commonly known as the Artwork Building) with the help of several generous donors and grants,
P is for pandemic
-- from Jens Kruse -- When I was a child my grandfather would take me for long walks and tell me stories. One of these was about the cholera epidemic in Hamburg in 1892. This epidemic was part of the fifth international cholera pandemic(1881–1896) in the 19th century. The outbreak
Inslee announces expanded county variance criteria, small business grants
San Juan County eligible for Phase 2 -- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced new criteria for additional counties to apply for variances to move to Phase 2 of the state’s Safe Start recovery plan. Under the plan, smaller counties can apply for a variance from the
Tips for helping kids get used to masks
-- from Dr. Mark Fishaut and Dr. Frank James -- In many places, people are wearing masks when they're in public because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It's an important way to help slow the spread of the virus. At first, it was mostly doctors, nurses, and others in health care settings
Coffelt Farm Preserve draft Stewardship and Management Plan now open for public comment
-- from Tanja Williamson for San Juan County Land Bank -- San Juan County Land Bank is seeking public input on its recently completed Draft Stewardship and Management Plan (SMP) for the Coffelt Farm Preserve on Orcas Island. This is the first of a multistep process to gather public input
Tuning out the pandemic | COVID Dreams from Carl Burger
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. COVID DREAMS | Carl Burger If you have local music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com. Keep ’em coming!
Pandemic poetry | Letter to my great, great grandchild
Letter to My Great, Great Grandchild J.P. Grasserafter Matthew Olzmann Oh button, don’t go thinking we loved pianosmore than elephants, air conditioning more than air.We loved honey, just loved it, and went into storesto smell the sweet perfume of unworn leather shoes. Did you know, on the coast of Africa,
Inslee issues additional guidance for pet grooming operations in Phase 2
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued guidance for resuming pet grooming operations in Phase 2. Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in phases, with adequate safety and health standards in place. Each phase will be at least three
In Memoriam | Carolyn ‘Kay’ Sherwood, 1929 – 2020
-- from Evans Funeral Chapel -- Carolyn “Kay” F Sherwood, 90, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at her residence on Lopez Island, WA. She is survived by her husband, Clark M Sherwood, 93. They have three children Clark (Barbara LeDoux), Tera Palmblad (Doug), and Drew Sherwood (deceased). She also has four
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of May 17, there are 18,611 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 660 cases in the past 72 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. Statewide Response Updates Briefing schedule: Reminder that
Inslee announces restart of all medical services in Washington
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the state's plan for all elective procedures to resume. Each medical or dental practice will assess their own readiness and their communities’ COVID-19 activity to determine whether, and to what degree, they will reopen. “Our health
County health officer issues order on face coverings in public
Mandatory as we enter Phase 2 -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- Supported by the San Juan County Council, the Board of Health, and the Department of Health and Community Services, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James issued a Health Officer order over the weekend regarding the public
No salmon BBQ on July 4 this year; maybe Labor Day?
-- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions Club -- The Annual Lions Salmon BBQ for the July 4 weekend has been cancelled for this year. We are hoping to do some sort scaled down Salmon BBQ in September for Labor Day. The Orcas Island Lions wants to thank the community
Funhouse makes face shields for essential workers
-- from Nicole Spinogatti for Funhouse Commons -- About a month ago community volunteer Scott Miller approached The Funhouse having heard about its 3D printer. At the same time, Program Director Liz Doane was working on finding unique ways to support critical community needs and searching for CDC approved printable face
Letter to Editor | With meat production dwindling, consider switching to a plant-based diet
-- from Steve Bernheim and Ingrid Kjalstrup -- According to a May 12, 2020 Tyson Foods, Inc. announcement, only limited production has resumed following a temporary halt at Tyson’s Madison, Nebraska pork plant, where 212 workers tested positive for COVID-19 out of 1,467. If meat processing plants continue to facilitate
Goodbye Max, ‘the most social dog,’ and please stay the course
-- from Luna, Honorary Mayor of Eastsound -- When we lost Noni and I was asked to finish out her term as honorary mayor of Eastsound, it brought back fond memories of her and my other fellow candidates, Ava, Charlie, and Max They and their teams ran vigorous campaigns, promoted
