Wednesday’s checkin….

Seems like there’s a lot going on around the island….

Danny & Jess

• I hear that Jessica Oldwyn & Danny Carroll (right, both FHHS grads!) got married in Paris over the past couple of days – wahoo!

• Bob & Jamie report that the dogs showed up:

The golden retrievers have come home after nine days of being lost in the San Juan Island wilderness, Thank God. We would like to thank the community for their prayers and concern.
The Benz Family

• You knew Jonathon Piff is an awesome guitar player, but did you know he’s an investment guy, too? Here’s his page.

Jen & Art had a nice Valentine's Day dinner at the Rumor Mill on Monday while listening to Joe Bongiorno & Amy Janelle's solo piano performances.

• Last week, San Juan Island had a little 3.2 earthquake – yesterday morning Saltspring Island has a 2.9 quake…here’s more.

• Passing – I just heard that John Heric passed away…our condolences to Kathleen,, and I’ll pass on more a little later.

• Credence Ross & Ann Kiernan delivered baby Azalea this week – congratulations!

• People tell me Don Reitan is recovering at home from his heart problems last week – good to hear.

• They’re in Mexico, hanging with the dolphins – here’s more (with great pictures) from Nan & Steve Simpson.

Dave Ross

• This weekend there will be a Celebration of Life for Dave Ross:

Islander Dave Ross passed away on December 24, 2010 after complications from a lung transplant. His friends and family are invited to either of the two celebrations are planned for this weekend; Saturday, February 19, from 5 to 7pm at the Yacht Club with appetizers served and Sunday, February 20 at Noon at the American Legion for a tribute and potluck. The Celebrations of Life for Dave were postponed in honor of Dave’s son-in-law, Douglas Graham, who will return from Iraq to be present. Contributions to help with expenses can be made to the Dave Ross Memorial Fund at Islanders Bank.

• Caitlin Mead for Friday Harbor House has a deal for you:

It’s a Winemaker’s Weekend

February 18 – 21, 2011
Join us for the long weekend and indulge in a multi-course food and wine tasting feast. The Bluff’s Chef Kyle Nicholson will delight with a menu featuring San Juan Islands’ local produce, seafood and meat paired with wines from Northwest winemaker Chris Primus of San Juan Vineyards. After dinner, relax in your room and enjoy your bottle of sparkling wine and the crackling fire or a soak in your jetted tub-for-two.

Package Includes:
Two-night stay
Bottle of sparkling wine in room upon arrival
Winemaker’s Dinner for two in The Bluff Restaurant • Bar • Terrace
This offer is valid February 18-21, 2011. Rates start from $205 per night.*

Take the class at Skagit & you'll love your computer again.

• Next Tuesday-Thursday at Skagit Valley College/San Juan Center, I’ll be offering three hour classes in Intro to the Computer (PC), Excel, Word & Intermediate Word. Reasonably priced and it’s a fun way to learn your way around the programs – hope to see you in class!

• Make plans to go to the Contra Dance at 7 on Saturday at the Grange! Haven’t done folk dancing before? No problem – beginners welcome!

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