Did last year…probably will this year. Well, I thought I was ready for the weather till I got this from Brendan at the Department of Emergency Management – now I got a little prepping to do. Check it out – he’s good: Winter Weather Wisdom by Brendan Cowan, Emergency Manager for San Juan County and  Continue Reading

Looks more like like a boat than what most people think of for an ambulance, but it can get you there – here’s more from Alan at the EMS: The San Juan County Sheriff’s boat P/V Guardian has been recognized by the State of Washington as a licensed ambulance, following a three year process of fundraising,  Continue Reading

There were some nice blackberries a couple of weekends ago when I went around Pear Point/Turn Point (or the Loop, as we usually say….) It was hard to believe – I can’t recall seeing them this late in the season, but I think the fall’s dryness & sunniness brought ’em out for an encore, since  Continue Reading

Our Tigers played in a game that left islanders proud we were represented by such a great bunch…here’s more from Kris Brown: Friday Harbor fans, few in number and very cold, held out until the bitter end in hopes that the Senior Tigers would triumph in the 2009 North Cascade Youth Football League championship game  Continue Reading

Ciely at Lavendera wants you to drop by…: ~An Evening of Free Services at Lavendera Day Spa~ Come join Lavendera Day Spa on Friday, November 20th from 6:30pm to 8pm for an evening of free massage. Anyone who attends will be welcome to receive a free 15 minute massage by one of our highly trained  Continue Reading

It was nice to run into the Bayas family on Friday afternoon…Kris & the boys came by to see Tito for a minute at Islanders Bank.

Skagit Valley College/San Juan Center director Randy Martin and favorite girls Lucy & Ava were heading off to Mount Vernon to the main campus to see The Sound of Music last night. He says they have Do Re Mi ready to go, and they’ll practice in the car.

I remember Ellen Johnson telling me in the fall of ’99 that she was gonna start her own insurance company…and she did! Yesterday, she and new agent Reni McCutcheon celebrated the first decade for Harbor Insurance, and are heading into the next ten years with a smile.

Felix from the Guild reports: On November 3, 2009 the San Juan County Sheriff’s Guild and San Juan County agreed to a one year contract extension. The Sheriff’s Guild approached San Juan County in August with an offer to extend the current contract for one year with the provision of a 0% Cost of Living  Continue Reading

Nancy Larsen tells me it’s a great celebration, and I think it’s a wonderful time to honor & remember the work of Susan, and to appreciate the great job Laura has done continuing & improving on her achievement. I miss Susan, but always feel she would be so proud of the way Laura has made  Continue Reading

Nancy Larsen tells me it’s a great celebration, and I think it’s a wonderful time to honor & remember the work of Susan, and to appreciate the great job Laura has done continuing & improving on her achievement. I miss Susan, but always feel she would be so proud of the way Laura has made  Continue Reading

Lots going on – here’s a start: • From Rev at the County Fairgrounds: The San Juan County Fair will host the second fall Flea Market & Craft Fair, Saturday, November 14, 2009.  The final fall and holiday Market & Fair will be December 12. The market is open to all sellers, artists, crafts people  Continue Reading

Lots going on – here’s a start: • From Rev at the County Fairgrounds: The San Juan County Fair will host the second fall Flea Market & Craft Fair, Saturday, November 14, 2009.  The final fall and holiday Market & Fair will be December 12. The market is open to all sellers, artists, crafts people  Continue Reading

It’s great to see Mount Baker from the island, especially on clear days like we had the last couple of days, but even nicer from close up. Here’s more from Art at Argyle House: Ian, Thursday was a pretty day (especially east of here), so our friend Todd offered to take us around Mt. Baker  Continue Reading

It helps so many people in our community – can you do your part? The United Way pledge drive is this month – here’s more from Joyce at the Family Resource Center: The San Juan Island Family Resource Center has greatly benefited from the financial support of United Way of San Juan County.  Support has  Continue Reading

There’s an application for the Violet Richardson Award, which is given each year to young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who are helping to make our community and world a better place. Here’s more info, and the application. This is sponsored by the local Soroptimist Club – and it’s a good one.