Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
Letter to Editor | Let’s avoid tragedy of the commons
-- from Beth Dixon -- Among the concerns during this time is making sure we have sufficient food and other resources for ourselves and our families. In a rural setting it’s important to avoid the “tragedy of the commons” – defined by Wikipedia as, “… a situation in a shared-resource
County leaders URGE residents to restrict off-island travel
Follow strict health guidelines upon return -- from Brendan Cowan for Department of Emergency Management -- As Washington State approaches the anticipated peak of COVID-19 medical surge cases, San Juan County urges everyone to take more aggressive precautions to protect their families and neighbors when coming to the islands from
Tuning out the pandemic | ‘Ode to Frieda the Pig’ by Mandy Troxel
-- from your community -- Our musical community reaches out during an unscheduled pandemic to share their tunes. Because music soothes, centers, distracts us. Mandy Troxel, House Concerts & Such If you have music you wish to share, send us an MP3 file to editor@theorcasonian.com.
Inslee extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ through May 4
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced a month-long extension of his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" emergency order Thursday evening. The order, which banned all gatherings and temporarily shuttered non-essential businesses, will continue through May 4. "Epidemiological modeling from the University of Washington predicts we will have
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
