Monthly Archives: December 2015

Bill and Monica Sworn In

Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:51 am, by

Newly elected Public Hospital District board members Monica Harrington and Bill Williams were sworn in yesterday by Judge Don Eaton in the Superior Courtroom. The two will begin serving six-year terms on January 1st. New board member Barbara Sharp was present in the courtroom, along with about 30 friends and family members of the three.  Continue Reading

Letter About Upcoming School Levy

Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:45 am, by

June Arnold, Chair of the San Juan Island School Board, shares this letter with you about the upcoming School Levy… This February 9th, our school district will ask the voters of San Juan Island to renew a Capital Projects and Technology Levy. This levy will both ensure ongoing maintenance and repair of our school buildings  Continue Reading

Fish For Teeth

Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:40 am, by

The Medical Teams International Dental Van is returning to the Mullis Center, on Friday, January 22nd and Saturday, January 23rd. Fish For Teeth and the SJ County Health Department are sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health  Continue Reading

Winter Break for Cotton Cotton Cotton

Written on December 30, 2015 at 5:45 am, by

Gail and Randy share this note with you… Cotton Cotton Cotton will be closed from January 1st through February 10th, 2016. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the support we receive throughout the year and we can’t wait for you to visit us at our new location on Spring Street. We are so  Continue Reading

What to do with that Tree Now?

Written on December 30, 2015 at 5:35 am, by

Town Offers Curbside Christmas Tree Collection on January 8, 2016 Customers inside Town limits may place Christmas trees out for curbside collection on Friday, January 8, 2016. Trees should be placed at the curb no later than 9:00 a.m. and should be separate from other unbundled trash and woody waste. To ensure the success of  Continue Reading

Yes, That Was an Earthquake

Written on December 30, 2015 at 12:35 am, by

A 4.9 earthquake occurred just a few miles west of San Juan Island at 11:39 pm on December 29th. More info at the USGS Seismology website.

WSF to add fourth Olympic Class ferry

Written on December 29, 2015 at 9:45 am, by

SEATTLE – Washington State Ferries is starting off the New Year with construction of a new Olympic Class ferry. WSF signed a Notice to Proceed last week with shipbuilder Vigor Industrial for work on its fourth 144-vehicle ferry, and work begins in January. The new ferry is funded through the Connecting Washington transportation funding package. Construction  Continue Reading

First Annual Resolution Run

Written on December 29, 2015 at 9:29 am, by

Island Rec invites you to take part in the First Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Friday January 1, 2016. This is a family and dog friendly fun run, that travels from Roche Harbor Resort, around White Point and back to the Resort. Register now -$20 for kids 12 and under and $25  Continue Reading

Uh, Oh…

Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:45 am, by

Here’s another photo from Ted Strutz for your viewing enjoyment…

Town Receives 15th Consecutive Clean Audit

Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:41 am, by

Town of Friday Harbor Receives Clean Audit from State for 15th consecutive year. The Washington State Auditor’s Office has completed the 2014 review of Friday Harbor’s financial records and has given the Town a clean audit report. This is the 15th consecutive year the Town has received a clean audit. The State auditors conduct annual reviews of  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:36 am, by

Pardon me, but you look like you could use a friend…..A loyal, true friend who will always be by your side, through thick and thin, joining you for all of life’s adventures. And mis-adventures. And dog treats. And belly rubs. And car rides. And dog treats. My name is Nick and you probably won’t believe  Continue Reading

School District Requests Voter Support

Written on December 29, 2015 at 5:35 am, by

“Basic education funding” provided by the State of Washington is not sufficient to fully fund school district capital facility improvements and technology. The District’s general fund, funded through state basic education dollars and the local maintenance and operations (M&O) levy, pays for the daily operating expenses and minor repairs of our facilities. “Capital and Technology  Continue Reading

Taking it to the Basket

Written on December 28, 2015 at 5:57 am, by

Ted Strutz shares this photo from a recent Lady Wolverines game. Thanks Ted!

Get Familiar With Your Apple Devices

Written on December 28, 2015 at 5:41 am, by

Get basic instruction in using your Apple iPhone or iPad. Learn how to save contacts for easier phoning. Learn how to use built-in apps like the camera and Siri and how to connect to WiFi, find websites, and download apps. Bring your iPhone or iPad and your Apple ID password. Get Familiar with your iPhone Tuesday,  Continue Reading

Britt Arnesen at the Rumor Mill

Written on December 28, 2015 at 5:35 am, by

Britt Arnesen performs at the Rumor Mill on Tuesday, December 29th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Here’s more about the Alaskan folksinger-songwriter from her website… Britt Arnesen knows how to draw the woody magic out of a 1957 Gibson J-50. Rich tones from the old guitar inspire her just like music from the time it  Continue Reading

FHFF Winter Film Series

Written on December 27, 2015 at 9:46 am, by

The Friday Harbor FILM Festival is delighted to announce their 2016 Audience Choice Winter Film Series. It will run January through May on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 PM at the Grange. All the films screened this coming winter are audience selected as their favorites. The Winter Film Series will be hosted by Theresa  Continue Reading