Around the island…

What’s up, pup:

• Steve & Shann tell me the Grange members voted to restore their Charter last Wednesday night – wahoo! So, they’re back in business – election of officers is next week.

• Go to the website for Roche Harbor & scroll down a bit for info on how to sign up – Debbie Sandwith tells me there are three spots left in the Roche Harbor Salmon Classic Derby next month.

Look for the blue tube....that's where the batteries go...

• You and I both need a place to ditch used batteries, and now it couldn’t be easier. Here’s more from Brian Rader (he is the County Pollution Prevention Specialist):

Free & Easy Battery Recycling Offered At Ace Hardware in Friday Harbor

You don’t have to throw your household batteries into the trash anymore!  Ace Hardware in Friday Harbor has begun offering a free household battery recycling service.  You can drop off your household batteries (like 9-volt, AA, C, etc.) into the blue tube located near the checkout area.

Household batteries contain small amounts of a corrosive chemical (usually potassium or sodium hydroxide), as well as toxic metals like mercury, cadmium, nickel, and/or cobalt.  According to Environment, Health and Safety Online (www.ehso.com), about three billion batteries are sold annually in the United States.  These chemicals are better kept out of the landfill.

Ace Hardware is partnering with their parent store in Anacortes to offer this free service helping provide us with a recycling option for this difficult waste stream.

• The FHHS boys & girls basketball teams are in action tonight & tomorrow at Mount Vernon Christian & at Meridian…plenty of time to do homework on the ferry….the boys are 3-0 in league & off to a great start that way, while the girls are doing very well, even though they got edged in the last couple of games. Should be a good weekend -go, Wolverines!

You can support the San Juan Update by doing business with our loyal advertisers, and by making a one-time contribution or a recurring donation.