Friday Night under the lights at Highline High School in Burien, the Friday Harbor Wolverines defense will be looking to make a statement. After giving up 26 points total in their first four games of the season the Wolverines’ defense surrendered 27 points to the Concrete Lions last Friday night.

The winless Highline Pirates will host the Wolverines Friday, October 5th who will try to redeem themselves after a tough 27-20 loss against the Concrete Lions on the road.

Coverage of the FHHS Wolverines at Highline Pirates begins at 4:30 on fhTinyRadio.com

Mike Martin and Kaila Olin will have the play-by-play and John Volk will provide color commentary.

Friday Harbor’s defense gave up 196 yards in the air to go along with 131 yards on the ground for a combined 327 all purpose yards.

“100 of those passing yards, and 14 points, came on two plays in the first half,” says Friday Harbor Tiny Radio’s play-by-play announcer, Mike Martin.  “The Wolverines regrouped at the half to take the lead 20-19.”

The Lions reclaimed the lead 27-20 late in the contest.  Friday Harbor drove the length of the field only to have the rally fall short as time expired with the ball inside the Concrete 5 yard line.

“Highline is a 2A school and this is a game that where the Wolverines defense can make a statement,” Martin says.   Continue Reading

We hear from the Chamber…

Ted Noll – Contributed photo

The Chamber of Commerce announced that Ted Noll is their Volunteer of the Month. To qualify for this position – Must be willing to help all of the visitors that walk in through our doors, promote our businesses and our beautiful island and smile 100% of the time!

Link to: San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce

Free dental clinics canceled in the San Juans. 

It is with deep regret that the Fish for Teeth Board has canceled the Oct. 4-6 free dental clinics in the San Juans. Due to last-minute cancellations, the board is unable to staff the van with dental professionals. This is the first time such cancellations have occurred, and we are very sorry. The next clinic will be on Jan. 10-12. The board welcomes any questions at [email protected].

Fish tacos will still be sold on Friday, Oct. 5, outside the San Juan Community Theatre. All the revenue from these sales supports bringing the mobile dental van to the islands.

The Fish for Teeth board, comprised of fishermen and dental professionals, sponsors a mobile clinic every January, May and October in the San Juans. Fish for Teeth receives no federal funding and relies solely on tax-deductible donations. For more information, visit www.fishforteeth.com.

The EDC is working to create a knowledge worker network for islanders who work with code, data, graphics or words, and they invite knowledge workers and those who work with them to attend an informal meetup on October 24^th from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library.  Refreshments will be served.

Knowledge worker jobs are skilled jobs that are often done remotely or online, by individual freelancers or consultants.  These jobs include computer programming, editing, web development, engineering/scientific consulting, and others. Projects often involve combinations of these types of jobs (e.g., coding and design, or data analysis and writing).

The EDC wants to learn how to help San Juan County knowledge workers succeed, and to help local freelancers and consultants team up to find partners and clients and share business ideas.  A knowledge worker network could promote economic development by helping locals to find off-island clients, bringing more revenue and higher incomes to the islands. In addition, it would help local businesses find local talent more easily.

Join the EDC and share ideas about what actions and strategies would benefit local knowledge workers and how to implement them. The meetup will be on Oct. 24^th, 2018, from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library meeting room and refreshments will be served.  More information is available on the EDC website at www.sanjuansedc.org/kwn, or email [email protected].

The EDC thanks our funders for their support of this workshop and other EDC initiatives.  This event is not affiliated with the San Juan Island Library.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County.  We believe a strong economy builds a strong community.   

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, September 30, 2018 Perspective living organ donor realizes the need to help those awaiting organ transplant connect with would be living donors. This new site could help remove more people from the transplant wait list.

Living Donor Match, an online match making forum for living donors and their recipients, was created after creator and potential living organ donor realized the many hurdles those waiting for transplants faced.

“The majority of transplant centers in the United States don’t allow for altruistic liver donation. This means that many people die waiting for a transplant because they don’t have a personal relationship with a perspective living donor. The mission of the site is to help connect these people, so they can build that relationship and recipients can get the lifesaving donation they need,” explains site creator, Julie Daquelente.

The need for this site was realized after Daquelente embarked on the journey of becoming a living organ donor. After having multiple transplant centers turn her away because they do not participate in altruistic liver donation, she turned to social media and subsequently met her perspective recipient.

Living Donor Match is a forum that allows for perspective living donors to connect with those currently awaiting organ transplant. While this will remain the primary purpose of the site, it is committed to becoming a source of information about living donor transplants and a supportive environment for those going through the process. Visit the website at https://livingdonormatch.com. 

If you would like more information about this topic, please call Julie Daquelente at 360.317.8283 or email [email protected]. 

Friday Night under the lights at Highline High School in Burien, the Friday Harbor Wolverines defense will be looking to make a statement.  After giving up 26 points total in their first four games of the season the Wolverines’ defense surrendered 27 points to the Concrete Lions last Friday night.

The winless Highline Pirates will host the Wolverines Friday, October 5th who will try to redeem themselves after a tough 27-20 loss against the Concrete Lions on the road.

Coverage of the FHHS Wolverines at Highline Pirates begins at 4:30 on fhTinRadio.com Mike Martin and Kaila Olin will have the play-by-play and John Volk will provide color commentary.

Friday Harbor’s defense gave up 196 yards in the air to go along with 131 yards on the ground for a combined 327 all purpose yards.

“100 of those passing yards, and 14 points, came on two plays in the first half,” says Friday Harbor Tiny Radio’s play-by-play announcer, Mike Martin.  “The Wolverines regrouped at the half to take the lead 20-19.”

The Lions reclaimed the lead 27-20 late in the contest.  Friday Harbor drove the length of the field only to have the rally fell short as time expired with the ball inside the Concrete 5 yard line.

“Highline is a 2A school and this is a game that where the Wolverines defense can make a statement,” Martin says.  

The Pirates average 7 points per game while losing by 20 or more points a game this season. The Friday Harbor defense will have their work cut out for them in facing Highling’s power run game featuring 6’-2”, 225 pound Loucas Faletogo.  However, in their 64-14 loss to Steilacoom Sentinels the were only able to muster 110 yards of total offense including 105 yards rushing. Continue Reading

From the Master Gardeners…

Did you know that most plant problems are not the result of disease or insects?

But differentiating between a disease, a pest, or a disorder to correctly treat the problem can be a real challenge. Last year’s popular keynote speaker, Dr. Linda Gilkeson, returns to the Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop on October 20th. Her first session, “Do You Really Know What the Problem Is?” will help you learn how to sort out symptoms and diagnose plant problems. Her second session, “Common Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Fruit,” reviews the prevalent apple, pear and berry problems, and provides detailed treatment information.

And because she loves the Brassica family, her third session, “Of Cabbages and [January] Kings,” delves into why these delightful vegetables are a pleasure to grow year-round, and which varieties do well in our climate. Dr. Gilkeson is an entomologist and the author of “Backyard Bounty,” the popular guide to year-round harvests, and “Natural Insect, Weed, and Disease Control.” Signup for her monthly newsletter at lindagilkeson.ca.

The Annual Gardening Workshop is a day-long event, with noted authorities speaking on a wide variety of topics of interest to PNW coastal gardeners. This year our keynote speaker is the respected author, speaker, editor and ‘horticolorist’ Lorene Forkner Edwards. The author of five gardening titles including the bestselling “Handmade Garden Projects” and the “Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening: Pacific Northwest.” Lorene is the editor of Pacific Horticulture, a magazine that supports the power of gardens to enrich life and help heal our planet. She is passionate about personality-infused garden spaces and the beautiful, fruitful, and innovative landscapes of our region. Follow Lorene at ahandmadegarden.com and on Instagram @gardenercook. 

Visit GardenWorkshop.org for complete descriptions of each session and our speaker’s biographies. Multiple choices allow you to plan your day to attend sessions of interest to you.

Purchase tickets here. Tickets are $40 online, $45 at the door. Advance purchase recommended.

 October 20^th, 8:30 – 4:30 – Friday Harbor Middle School – 85 Blair Ave. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Continue Reading

Kenneth McKenzie’s Savoig-Marchetti amphibian plane – Contributed photo

SJI Historical Museum’s History Article for October…

The date was May 19, 1938. Local pilot Kenneth McKenzie offered his Savoig-Marchetti amphibian plane, pictured here. His passenger was Friday Harbor Assistant Postmaster Melville Hemphill. Postmaster Walter Arend reported that 1,152 pieces of mail destined for Oak Harbor and Seattle were loaded for the noon departure from the harbor here.

Why this date? It was actually part of an official event across America. It was the brainchild of Postmaster General James A. Farley, in recognition of the 20th Anniversary of the inauguration of domestic air mail service in the U.S. on May 15, 1918. National Air Mail Week was declared for May 15-21, 1938. A national campaign invited citizens to participate by sending letters or postcards via air mail on May 19 when “air mail service would be provided to even the most remote locations, when pilots all over the country were asked to donate their services and be sworn in as government employees for 24 hours,” according to AirSpace Magazine.

San Juan Island went all out for it. Friday Harbor Drug sold special air mail envelopes for the occasion. A commemorative San Juan County cachet (a stamped design created for envelopes to recognize a postal event) was designed, as pictured here. High School students participated in a nationwide school essay contest with the theme of “Wings Across America.” And islanders enthusiastically picked up the new six cent air mail postage stamps featuring an eagle in flight.

A side note of interest: Seattle was the first international mail destination in the United States in 1919 when mail from Vancouver, B.C. arrived via seaplane on Lake Union. On that flight were Bill Boeing and pilot Eddie Hubbard. 

If you have historical photos of island seaplanes to share, please let the San Juan Historical Museum know. It’s an important part of our local history.

Ours is an animal loving community as witnessed by the grand opening Saturday of NewHome/New Hope – Luca Center for the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. 

APSFH Grand Opening – Tamara Weaver photo

APSFH Grand Opening – Tamara Weaver photo

From the History of APSFH on the APSFH website, “We have come a long way in 36 years. Time and necessary changes require us to find a new home for the animals.  Have you heard about our “New Home, New Hope” campaign?  Thanks to generous and caring islanders, we now own 4.9 acres of land at 994 Cattle Point Road…” 

From its humble beginnings on Wold Road, to the current site on Cattle Point Rd. and now with this Grand Opening of a new facility, our animal shelter continues to serve our four-legged furry friends with love and care.

“We learned some painful lessons, but we never lost sight of why we work so hard for our dog and cat guests. It’s the unconditional love they give all humans, no matter how hurt, abused or unloved they are. When you walk in the shelter you are always greeted with love and respect from a dog or cat that is looking for its forever home.”

Quoted from: History of APSFH

APSFH Grand Opening – Tamara Weaver photo

This Friday From 11:00 am to 1:30 pm for a suggested donation of $8 Fish for Teeth will be selling their famous Alaskan Rockfish fish tacos at the San Juan Island Community Theatre…

Kerwin Johnson on a Previous Fish Taco Day at the Ace Hardware parking lot – Tim Dustrude photo

Since 2012, Fish for Teeth has been fixing the teeth of those who cannot otherwise afford dental care. Fish for Teeth is self-funded by fish tacos and direct donations so we don’t have income parameters, or the red tape. In other words, if your teeth hurt and you can’t afford to fix them, Fish for Teeth is here to help you.

Fish for Teeth is a 100% volunteer effort. Local dental professionals volunteer their time, along with many other community members to help organize, schedule, and process those who need dental care. All these caring individual collectively make up “Team Tooth,” who take care of Fish for Teeth business.

Fish Tacos are the crux of Fish for Teeth funding. “Team Taco” busts out around 350 fish “burritos,” which nets nearly enough to pay for the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van to come to Friday Harbor to fix peoples Teeth. Any shortage is miraculously made up by direct donations, both large and small, from generous individuals in our community.

The fish tacos are delicious. They are made with wild Alaskan Rockfish provided by Matt’s Fresh Fish, harvested from healthy stocks of fish just north of Sitka, Alaska. Next comes more wholesome ingredients, like Pablito’s Salsa, Tillamook Cheese, fresh lime, cabbage, and a zing of Newman’s Balsamic dressing, all on a flour (or corn) tortilla(s).

The dedicated volunteers of Team Taco do a fab-fabulous of of putting them all together. The Friday Harbor Kiwanis Club has been helping out in a big way to make sure we have enough helpers, which makes everything work out even better. That said, the Team Taco diehards are still on staff to anchor the effort. It is a labor of love that is reflected in the delicious fish taco you’ll receive when you support this worthy cause.

Fish for Teeth is a recognized 501-c-3 non-profit organization. To donate, volunteer, or apply for dental services, go to fishforteeth.com

The First Community Dinner of the 2018-19 School Year will be served up next week. Here is what you have to look forward to…

We have a new team of Chef.0 student interns that are excited to help at their first Community Dinner, and a new team of student bakers ready to make a delicious dessert for our guests. Please come show them some love and support the amazing Food for Thought Program and Chef.0 Student Internships. We are presenting a Local Harvest Menu with local and regionally sourced ingredients.
*veggie option available for our vegetarian guests*

Asian Bear – Contributed photo

San Juan Island resident, Jan Murphy, will be on-hand at the San Juan Island Public Library Monday, October 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 to give a presentation on Bear Bile farming and other animal welfare issues in China and Vietnam.

Jan will discuss her work with the organization, Animals Asia and show a film, “Jill Robinson:  To the Moon and Back”, introducing Animals Asia’s dynamic founder and describing the vital work being done to end the cruelty of bear bile farming, the dog and cat meat trade and animals used in entertainment throughout Asia. Jan will also discuss her recent trip to Chengdu, China, as a delegate to visit the Moon Bear Rescue Sanctuary as part of the organization’s 20-year anniversary. 

For questions, contact Jan at 360-298-2195.

Heidi Green – Contributed Photo

Saint David’s Episcopal Church invites you to join registered yoga teacher Heidi Green in the church sanctuary on Thursdays, October 4 – December 13 for faith-integrated yoga classes designed for EVERY body.

Two classes are offered: 2-3 p.m. Gentle Yoga – Please bring your own mat; 3-4 p.m. Chair Yoga – This class is seated on a chair with optional standing poses. There is a $5 suggested donation for each class.  All money donated will be given to local San Juan Island charities beginning in October with Safe San Juans and 36 Weekends.

Yogadevotion begins in the breath, centering ourselves and setting aside all that distracts us from God. The class opens with scripture and devotion; it closes with a time of reflection and thanksgiving for God’s Presence in our lives. In between, participants embody prayer in gentle, breath-centered movement to settle the body, calm the mind, and nourish the spirit.

Instructor Heidi Green is a registered yoga teacher and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider.  She is the co-author of Yogadevotion: Practicing in the Presence.  A cancer survivor, Heidi knows firsthand the benefits of faith and breath-centered movement.

For more information, contact the church office at 360-378-5360. Saint David’s Church is located at the corner of Park and Marguerite in Friday Harbor.