Here’s a thought…
“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet.”
WILLIAM GIBSON
Calling all professional and family caregivers
-- from Michele Keyes -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation initiated a request for organized Caregiver protective support in preparation for the COVID-19 environment we are all currently facing. Orcas Island Caregiver Preparedness is a new group (and Facebook page) set up to support Caregivers in being safe while providing
WHO’s on first?
-- Submitted by Steve Henigson -- Abbott: So they’re saying that corona virus is now officially a pandemic! Costello: WHO says? Abbott: Yes! Costello: WHO did? Abbott: Of course. That’s their job. Costello: WHOse job? Abbott: Exactly! Costello: And what’s the name of that organization? Abbott: Not “what.” WHO!
Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Medicare beneficiaries are starting to receive robocalls about “special virus kits.” The scammer asks the person for their Medicare number so they can send them a “free” test. Please tell clients if they receive this type of call, to hang up immediately and do not provide them
April special election expected to be cancelled
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- The long-awaited proposal to annex the Town of Friday Harbor into San Juan Island Fire & Rescue will have to wait a bit longer. It had been slated to be on the April 28 special election ballot. Unfortunately, on Tuesday, March
Suspect in custody, victim in intensive care after Monday shooting
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- On Monday, March 16, 2020 at approximately 8:21 p.m., Orcas deputies were dispatched to 82 Jackson Road on Orcas Island for a reported shooting incident. Two subjects were reportedly shot. Witnesses reported an altercation occurred inside the residence between Jonathan D. Wilkins and Marvel
Editorial | We can do this, right?
| by Lin McNulty | Editor We have quickly learned about 'social distancing;' it's all the rage right now. Anybody who is anybody is doing it: not shaking hands, avoiding crowds, keeping close to home while being sure to check in remotely on those among us who might be vulnerable.
Food Bank to stay open for regular schedule
-- from Susan McBain for Orcas Island Food Bank -- The Orcas Island Food Bank is continuing to operate on its usual schedule: 12:30-2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 11:00 a.m.-noon Saturdays. We will be fully stocked to provide food to Islanders who need it
Islanders, if it’s not an emergency, please stay put
-- from San Juan County Council -- The County’s COVID-19 response team is engaging with health officials across the state and nation, heeding their recommendations, and then sharing them with you. Which is why we are coming to you with a big ask. Please stay put. "The less travel, the more
COVID cancellation | Health Care District cancels upcoming meeting
-- from Anne L. Presson for Orcas Island Health Care District -- Orcas Island Health Care District is now cancelling an upcoming meeting.
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center suspends visitor access
-- from PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center -- In order to protect its patients, their loved ones and its caregivers during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is strategically and rigorously restricting the number of people who enter the doors of its facility. Effective March 17, no
Blood Drive still on for tomorrow; venue change
Wednesday March 18, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Jim Biddick for Orcas Lions -- Orcas Fire & Rescue, Lions, and Kiwanis wish to invite you to donate a little of your time and some blood to help another. To schedule a work break you can reserve
Charter Review Commission to be elected in 2020
-- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- Over the first eight months of 2005, a group of 21 County residents, representing a range of ages and politics, from all of the county’s geo-political districts, met sixteen times for the sole purpose of proposing a home rule charter for
Help OIEF raise $10,000 to feed Orcas kids
-- from Janet Brownell for Orcas Island Education Foundation -- During this unprecedented time of school closure, the OISD will be providing ALL children in our community with free breakfast and lunch during the school closure (with the exception of spring break). Staff will prepare bagged meals daily that will
SBA offers disaster assistance to Washington small businesses economically impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)
-- from San Juan Development Council -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided
Letter to Editor | Nettles: Find ’em, cultivate ’em, enjoy ’em
-- from Susan Shannon -- Nettles! Now is good time to love the Island-and let it love you! A great antidote to the anxiety, fear and stress caused by the threat of COVID-19 and the run-away media coverage, is to go out and pick nettles! Not motivated by of fear, or scarcity,
Coming Thursday: Video update on COVID-19 response from County
-- from Brendan Cowan for SJC Department of Emergency Management -- In order to help directly answer community concerns, San Juan County will release its next COVID-19 video community update to the public on Thursday, March 19th at 5:00 p.m. Our latest question and answer session will be recorded rather
