Around the island….

There’s lots happening around the island (someone from off-island called me the other day & asked, “Isn’t it slow there? It’s not summer.” Baby, we LIVE here…there’s lots to tend to! If you wanna slow life, move to the city!)

Let’s see what’s up:

• This weekend at the Rumor Mill: Friday, The Duotones, with special guest Debbie Strasser! On Saturday, Tony hosts live band karaoke with T:FLO, and on Sunday it’s the San Juan Jazz Quintet from 6-8pm. See you there!

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• One of my favorite blogs ON THE WHOLE INTERNET is Val Curtis’ Mental Chew, which always leaves me hungry (great food ideas) & intrigued (great idea ideas). She heard that Territorial Seeds Company was connected to Monsanto & followed up on it before ordering this year’s seeds – here’s how the conversation turned out.

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• There’s more & more evidence that there are land-based pathogens showing up in marine mammals, but in both the US & Canada, funding for studying this is drying up. Not a good way to go – here’s more from the Vancouver Sun.

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• Here’s the first in a series of presentations at the new Lavendera spot, next to the Little Store:

INTRODUCTION TO CROSS FIBER MASSAGE
Free presentation on Cross Fiber Massage for professionals and the general public.
Thursday, February 23rd, from 7-9pm at the New Lavendera Massage Center.
285 Spring Street.

Cross Fiber Massage is helpful for:
Parkinson’s and Bell’s Palsy • MS and scoliosis
For active people.
Works across muscle fiber to: Cleanse tissues, Release spasms, Break up scar tissue, Relax the whole body.
Save your hands & Work longer and more efficiently.

For professionals, an 8 CEU day-long class will be held at the Lavendera Massage Center in late March.

Instructor Suzanne Getz: BCSCT, RPP, LMP, is an elder of Cross Fiber Massage. She is a scholar of somatic healing, a master massage therapist with 26 years of practice. She currently lives on Lopez.
For more information on Suzanne’s work check:
www.serenacenter.com  • www.crossfibertraining.com.

For more information about the class contact: Lavendera (360) 378-3637
info (at) LavenderaDaySpa.com

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• Pretty cool to see Matt Dollahite‘s got his new website up – you can check it here. He tells me Barbara’s will be posted soon, so I’ll let you know when it’s ready, too!

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• You already knew I’m a huge fan of our Emergency Medical Services folks here on the island, and here’s more reason to be – here’s the scoop in this press release from Cady Davies:

San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services / Island Air Ambulance responded to a record number of emergency calls and transported a record number of patients in 2011.

These accomplishments were recognized by the Commissioners of San Juan County Public Hospital District during their public meeting on January 25, 2012.

San Juan Island EMS / Island Air Ambulance responded to 1266 emergency calls, a 22 percent increase over last year. These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication and commitment of the over 30 EMTs, 9 paramedics and transport nurses, and 8 pilots who individually responded more than 7,000 times – during all hours of the day and night – to assist fellow islanders and visitors in need.

2011 also saw more than 550 patients transported to mainland hospitals via Airlift Northwest helicopters, Island Air Ambulance, the ferry, and the Sheriff’s boat Guardian. The SJI Public Hospital District sponsors Island Air Ambulance, which is a community-based fixed wing air ambulance program operated in partnership by Island Air, Inc. and SJIEMS. Among a number of innovations, it is one of only a few air ambulance services in the nation that can boast utilization of critical care RNs and EMT flight crews.

“It’s not just a matter of a record number of patients but the quality by which they were transported. SJIEMS was recognized as being #1 in the nation for patient satisfaction based on patient surveys conducted independently by EMS Survey Team in the fourth quarter of 2011 and Island Air Ambulance carries a perfect safety record,” stated Commissioner J. Michael Edwards of the Public Hospital District.

“Both organizations are working very hard to fully integrate with the new Peace Island Medical Center…we as a community could ask for no better and are very appreciative of their efforts,” he added.

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• Alisa Shoultz tells me it’s time to sign up:

Lighthouse Preschool EARLY enrollment is open March 1^st!

Current students, siblings of past students of Lighthouse Preschool, and children of Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church members are eligible for EARLY enrollment.

• Toddler Group (2.5 yr olds by 9/4/12)
  Tue.-Thurs. 8:30 am-11:00 am •  $150/mo.
• Morning Preschool (3 yr olds by 9/4/12)
  Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am- 11:00 am • $185/mo.
• Afternoon Preschool (4 yr olds by 9/4/12)
  Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 am- 2:30 pm • $205/mo.

For more information call the Church 378-4544 or stop by to pick up an application packet during the following times: Mon, Wed, & Fri: 9:00 am- 1:00 pm.  Tues. and Thurs. 9:00 am -3:00 pm.  The church is located at 425 Spring Street.

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• And…you know today is Ash Wednesday – here’s more from Torrey at the Presbyterian Church:

Ash Wednesday Service • February 22nd 5:45pm
at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church
As we enter into the season of Lent on Wednesday February 22nd, we have the opportunity to participate in a short service of scripture and prayer. There will be the traditional imposition of ashes for those who desire it. The meditation will consider Romans 6:4  “…just as Christ was raised from the dead…we too may live a new life.”  All are welcome.

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• The County Republicans have meetings this week on Orcas & Lopez, and planned for May for San Juan – here’s more from Michelle Loftus:

Saturday Feb 25th we will host a Lincoln Day Breakfast on Orcas 9:30 at the American Legion on Crescent Beach Road as well as a lunch on Lopez 1:00 at the Community Church in the Village. Herb Meyer and Fredi Simpson will be speaking. More details available on our SJCRP Website. San Juan Island’s event will be in May.

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