Around & about the island….

A good crowd showed up three weeks ago to discuss the damage that coal deliveries to Bellingham will cause (and yes, that affects us!). Included in the Coal Hard Truth group: (from left): Katie Fleming, Joelle Robinson, Ginny Wolfe, Matt Krogh, Fred Felleman, and Lindsay Taylor

Let’s see what’s up!

• Friday Harbor High started spring sports practices this week – wahoo!

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•  Here’s the Whale Museum’s web store…and here’s the deal: Everything in is 50% off till March 7th!

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• And…at Be Chic Boutique, all their fall & winter inventory is 40% off! Check it out!

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Clearing the brush...Firewise!

• Is your community ready to become Firewise? Here’s how to start:

New Focus for the Firewise Program on San Juan Island

The San Juan Island Fire Department announces a new focus to help residents protect their homes from wildfire.

The Firewise team in previous years has aided communities in joining the National Firewise program which concentrates on communities as a whole. The new emphasis will aid individual property owners on surviving a major wildland fire and protecting their homes.

The team will start the program by canvassing Hillview III  Firewise Community. On March 3rd at 10 am, six Firewise Specialists will provide homeowners with free evaluations focusing on their home grounds. The evaluations will discuss the best way to maintain driveways, including fire department access; grounds immediately adjacent to the buildings; the outside of structures; and general fire protection of those areas. The team will not be going inside the home.

Several direct benefits of an evaluation are learning what inexpensive and effective actions the home owner can take to protect the family and their property. The actions of home owners help firefighters in the protection of the communities.

Residents of Hillview III or other Island residents, whether you live in a Firewise Community or not are encouraged to participate in this free project. Please call Firewise Coordinator Ron Garner at 378-7722 or email at rggarner (at) centurytel.net for more information or to request an evaluation.

Garner can also help communities join the national Firewise program at the same number.

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• Lots of islanders are using social media these days, which is something I consult with my clients & friends about. As a community service & helpful guide, here’s what you need to know:

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