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
Despite COVID-19, virtual weddings still go on
-- from Didier Gincig -- Despite COVID-19, couples are getting married via Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. "With two witnesses (or more), the couple, and myself, the officiant, a virtual wedding is heartfelt, personal, and certainly memorable!" says Didier Gincig, wedding officiant based on Orcas Island. Milene Henley, from the San Juan County Auditor's office, shares, "Under the
Aging Like a Guru | The fear virus
-- from Rosie Kuhn | Aging Like a Guru -- I’m not at all afraid of the COVID-19 virus. I’m healthy, I live far away from people and am an introvert, which makes me happy being reclusive. In my perspective, the virus that is a greater problem in our world
EDC: All business owners should consider doing the following things
-- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- First and most importantly, don't panic.Apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency loan.Familiarize yourself with employment security programs and rule changes (at the WA Employment Security Department) that can help you maintain your workforce.Communicate with your community and customers using online
Letter to Editor | Our community rocks
-- from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue -- Orcas Island Fire and Rescue would like to thank the community for the actions everyone is taking to help support community needs. In addition to social distancing measures, those who have been able to help provide food, shelter and other daily needs
Inslee issues additional guidance on funerals, real estate transactions, letter to tribal governments
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional guidance today related to the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" proclamation to slow the spread of COVID-19. Inslee also sent a government-to-government letter to Washington's tribal communities. Guidance on funerals In partnership with the governor's office, the Washington State
April’s Grove construction is authorized to continue
-- from Lisa Byers for OPAL -- Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order identified certain essential activities that are allowed to continue while most of us stay home. The construction of affordable housing is one of those essential activities. Therefore, construction of April's Grove will continue as long as suppliers continue
HOT TOPIC #8 | Construction guidance under Governor’s stay home, stay healthy proclamation
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- We are hearing a lot of questions about which construction activities are allowed under the Governor’s Stay at Home, Stay Healthy Proclamation (20-25) issued March 23, 2020 and
ER doctor who criticized Bellingham hospital’s coronavirus protections has been fired
-- from Seattle Times -- BELLINGHAM – An emergency room physician who publicly decried what he called a lack of protective measures against the novel coronavirus at his workplace, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, has been fired. Ming Lin, who has worked at the hospital for 17 years and became
Pandemic Poetry | Arithmetic by Carl Sandburg
Arithmetic Carl Sandburg Arithmetic is where numbers fly like pigeons in and out of your head.Arithmetic tells you how many you lose or win if you know how many you had before you lost or won.Arithmetic is seven eleven all good children go to heaven-- or five six bundle of
Sheriff’s Report | March 18 – 24, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 18, 202020-001958 Domestic Dispute or Assault 09:41:25 03/18/20 A Deputy was dispatched to a Domestic in the San Juan Island area. The reporting Deputy arrived and contacted all the persons involved. The incident was verbal only and no crime was
WSF reduces ferry service in central Puget Sound
Temporary reduced schedules are part of the state’s COVID-19 response; our schedules remain the same at this point -- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries’ central Puget Sound routes will temporarily move to a reduced service plan as part of the state’s response to COVID-19. These reductions will start at
Inslee statement on federal stimulus package
-- from Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee today released a statement on the passage of a sweeping federal stimulus package to address the ongoing health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 emergency. “This public health emergency is impacting all Washingtonians and we need solutions that reflect the size
County Council institutes method for remote public comments
-- from San Juan County Communications -- During this time of social distancing, the San Juan County Council Hearing Room will be closed. If you wish to provide oral public comment at an upcoming County Council meeting, please fill out this form to be added to the Speakers List. Forms must
Funhouse creates FunKits for distribution to kids
-- from Emilie Gincig for Funhouse -- As we navigate these difficult and unprecedented times together, I am beyond grateful for the resilience and generosity of our community. We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. If there is any way we can support you, or your family, please get
Letter to Editor | Gratitude for Island Market
-- from Janice Wiemeyer -- Today I ventured into Island Market for the first time in a week, and for the first time since the new restrictions. I was delightfully surprised at what I experienced. I waited outside in a short line keeping distance from others for maybe 5-6 minutes. When
HOT TOPIC #7 | Public health 101: Contact tracing
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders -- from Mark Tompkins, SJC Health and Community Services Director, and Dr. Frank James, SJC Health Officer -- As San Juan County begins to see positive COVID-19 test results in our community, we want to explain how
