Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
Mayor Luna: No invitation needed to respond to Census
-- from Luna, Honorary Mayor of Eastsound -- Luna, new mayor Before we get to how to reply to the U.S. 2020 Census questionnaire if the Census Bureau failed to send your Census ID #, let’s talk about why it’s important to be counted (even though they don’t count dogs). Census
Sheriff’s Report | April 22-28, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, April 22, 202020-002860 Welfare Check 09:21:10 04/22/20An Orcas Deputy was dispatched to a welfare check in Eastsound. The woman was found and everything was fine. She was given a courtesy ride back to her residence. 20-002863 Traffic Hazard 13:00:27 04/22/20A Lopez
Ag Guild, EDC, WSU, ARC coordinate local farms directory for San Juan Islands farms
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild), the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC), WSU San Juan County Extension and the San Juan County Agricultural Resources Committee have coordinated an initiative to connect local farms with consumers. As part
This week’s virtual cinema is for fine art and book lovers
-- from Orcas Island Film Festival -- This week we have added two enchanting and rich documentaries that will take you into the depths of timeless artworks that are gifts that keep on giving. THE BOOKSELLERS is described as "a documentary for anyone who can still look at a book and see a dream,
Health District prepares to seek potential partners for medical services
-- from Anne Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- As we reported for much of 2019, the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) spent most of last year assessing the existing health care model. This included gaining an understanding of the complex health care reimbursement system and the
We are the ones: Letters from Orcas Island
-- from Suzanne Olson -- How are you getting along during this historic shut down of society? Curious (and caring) minds want to know--and not just your current island friends and neighbors, but also the generations to come. There is a weekly broadcast, Letters from Orcas Island, that is sharing our
Cemetery District schedules Zoom meeting
-- from Scott Miller for Orcas Cemetery District -- The May General Meeting for the San Juan County Cemetery District #3 (Orcas Island), scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, will be held as a virtual Zoom meeting. The agenda is available online at the Orcas Cemetery website.
Tuning out the pandemic | Fields of Gold by Melinda Milligan and Z
— from your community — Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. FIELDS OF GOLD | Melinda Milligan and Z If you have local music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com. Keep ’em coming!
‘Tis the season: Watch out for fawns
-- from Shona Aitken for Wolf Hollow -- This is the time of year when you might come across a tiny fawn curled up in the grass in your yard or in the woods near your house. It will probably be all on its own with no Mom in sight,
Inslee announces infusion of federal testing supplies to support COVID-19 response
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today in response to the news that the federal government will be invoking the Defense Production Act in order to increase available testing supplies for states. "I am pleased to announce that following our state’s advocacy for a strong national testing system for COVID-19,
Inslee rolls out COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard with data
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a new COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard to aid the state in gauging when and how to best lift restrictions around ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy” in Washington. Wednesday marked 100 days since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed
Recap of COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 28, there are 14,070 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 228 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health's website for cases by county, demographics, and more. Gov. Inslee digs
Good News! New forage fish spawning beaches discovered
-- from Katie Fleming for Friends of the San Juans -- Lopez Island volunteer team This winter, Friends of the San Juans staff and a team of trained citizen scientists, documented six new Pacific sand lance spawning beaches. They also discovered two previously unknown surf smelt spawning sites. Coupled with results
National Tourism Week | Honoring the spirit of travel in the San Juan Islands
-- from Barbara Marrett, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3 -- 9, is the annual salute to the positive effects of travel in the U.S. Now, more than ever, is a time to reflect on what visitors bring to the vitality and resilience of
Guest Opinion | The pandemic economy
-- from Joe Cohen -- A current debate is the question: What are we seeking to accomplish (if and when we reopen our community) and Why? The County Council has indicated (in advance of any direction from the Governor) that transient rental occupancies (hotels, Air BnB, VRBO) will be prohibited through the end
Christian School May Day flower delivery is self-serve this year
-- from Kathy Roosma for Orcas Christian School -- Happy May Day! from Orcas Christian School. It has been our tradition each year to deliver a May Day flower to residents on the island. Because of CoVid this year, we will not be going door to door. The flowers will be set
