Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
PeaceHealth Clinic in Friday Harbor offers their patients mobile COVID-19 testing
Testing to include the general community when testing kits become more broadly available -- from Deanna Ellefson for PeaceHealth Medical Group -- To minimize face-to-face contact and ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers, and community members, PeaceHealth Medical Group in Friday Harbor will offer mobile COVID-19 testing for PeaceHealth Medical
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Imagine’ by Ron Myers
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. IMAGINE | Ron Myers (music available for purchase) If you have music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com.
Orcas Family Health defines protective practices, thanks patients for patience
-- from Aaimee Johnson for Orcas Family Health Center -- In the current health care climate, like all of our island businesses, we at Orcas Family Health Center are working to slow the spread of the coronavirus while continuing to provide care to our patients. Below are some of the
OPALCO weekly update and check-in
-- from OPALCO -- From the Co-op staff, leadership and board: we are wishing you well and hope you and your family are safe. Our crew is still at work keeping the power on - while practicing safety precautions. OPALCO announced COVID-19 relief measures last week and we ask you
Lahari launches free online training to fulfill basic caregiver needs
-- from Lahari -- In association with Cornerstone Healthcare Training, Lahari is offering a free online course in Basic Caregiver Training. Time and date to be determined according to interest. The need for additional trained caregivers on Orcas is urgent due to the Covid19 pandemic. Time is of the essence.
Two new confirmed positive test results reported in San Juan County
-- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- San Juan County Health and Community Services staff have been notified of a second positive COVID-19 test result on San Juan Island and a third on Orcas Island. This brings the total number of cases in San Juan County to six.
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Mayonnaise’ by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. JP and the OK Rhythm Boys If you have music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com.
Unable to make mortgage payment? Inslee announces assistance available
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Today, Gov. Jay Inslee and Charlie Clark, director of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced the state is taking steps to assist distressed Washington homeowners who are unable to make their mortgage payments due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) restrictions. “The COVID-19
Kruse offers course on ‘pandemics in literature’
-- from Jens Kruse -- I recently had offered and started teaching, to a group of about17 people, a course called “How to Sell Your Soul: Literarymanifestations of the Faustian Bargain from the 16th Century tothe Present.” Then the library closed, social distancing ruleswent into effect, etc. and I had
New guidance from Inslee’s office
Including proclamation to bring retired workers back for essential jobs -- from Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional guidance today related to the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" proclamation to slow the spread of COVID-19. Inslee also signed a proclamation to bring retired employees back for
Today is National Census Day
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – Today, April 1, is National Census Day. Census information plays a significant role in allocating federal funding for the next ten years. Completing the Census helps to assure that San Juan County receives its fair share of that funding. The results of
Choral Society cancels spring concert
-- from Lynn Baker for Orcas Choral Society -- Due to corona virus restrictions, Orcas Choral Society regretfully announces cancellation of its 2020 spring concert planned for May at the Orcas Center. “We will sing this beautiful music together, just not this May,” said Orcas Choral Society Artistic Director Marianne
County council allocates funds for emergency rental assistance
-- from San Juan County Communications -- At their March 31, 2020 meeting the San Juan County Council directed staff to make available as soon as possible funds for rental assistance to assist those in our community struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you or someone
HOT TOPIC #11 | An interview with SJC patient #4
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We had the opportunity to talk with the fourth San Juan County resident who tested positive and is currently recovering at home from COVID-19. The patient has worked
Canadian review panel finds shipping terminal would endanger SRKW
-- from CTV News -- VANCOUVER -- A federally appointed panel has found the development of a new shipping container terminal south of Vancouver would result in “significant adverse” effects on endangered southern resident killer whales. In its 627-page report, released Monday, the environmental assessment panel points to the negative
A reminder: Our planet will be fine
Anybody need a giggle? -- from Associated Press -- LONDON (AP) — Un-baaaaa-lievable: This wild bunch is completely ignoring rules on social distancing. With humans sheltering indoors to escape the new coronavirus, mountain goats are taking advantage of the peace and space to roam in frisky clumps through the streets of
