Around the island….

Things here & there you might like to know about:

John, ready for the next 80....

• It was January 6, 1930 when John Dustrude was born – Happy Birthday! Congratulations, John, & many happy returns!

• As you know, I supported the ban on styrofoam here in the County, and wahoo! The County has passed it! Here’s more from Stan Matthews at the County:

The San Juan County Council today adopted an Ordinance banning food service businesses from using Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) containers for take-out or eat-in packaging. The ordinance mirrors an ordinance passed last year by the Town of Friday Harbor and will take effect on the same date: April 22, 2010 – which is Earth Day.

Supporters of the ban point out that polystyrene does not biodegrade in landfills and it can leach carcinogenic chemicals.

San Juan Island resident Doris Estabrooks, initially raised the issue publicly in 2004 and has worked steadily to enlist community support, persuade local businesses to move stop using Styrofoam containers, as well as urging both the Town and County Councils to enact the ban.

Call her today!

• You’re trying to get away for an adventure this year, right? Check in with Deanna at The Adventurous Wench – she offers woman-only trips to Belize & Patagonia & the British Virgin Islands & Ireland & New Mexico & Greece & more…and everyone I know who has gone with her tells me they have a great time! (She also offers trips to the islands, but hey, you’re already here!)

Fletcher Vynne

• Remember FHHS grad Fletcher Vynne, who helped lead the University of British Columbia to the 2006 NAIA World Series (they won it), and has been coaching at Seattle U lately – he was just named as an assistant coach for the Wenatchee AppleSox – here’s more.

• It’s gonna rock – St. David’s presents “Music from the Court of Louis XIV” this Sunday…here’s the details.

• There’s still space open over on Mullis Street if you need a great place for an office or workshop – here’s more.

• It was a mob scene at the Ale House last night as Peggy & Oren said thank you to the community with an open buffet before they close the place for an incredibly extensive remodel. Good luck, you guys!

• Are you away a bunch? Do you need someone who offers professional home caretaking to look after your place? Call Don at Island Property Services today – you’ll be glad you did.

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