Notes from the Island — Aug. 3

• It was tough heading to or from the island yesterday evening, as all sailings for the M/V Samish were cancelled from the 4:45 p.m. Anacortes departure onward. The image above is the view from the upper waiting lanes at 8:45 p.m., about 15 minutes before the arrival of the late-running boat that was diverted from its regular sailing to Lopez Island to help keep stranded San Juan Island travelers moving.
• Here are the results from yesterday’s primary election for San Juan County. Voter turnout was 30.6 percent — the tenth-highest turnout rate among Washington’s 39 counties.
• The Animal Protection Society has three recently arrived senior dogs available for adoption.
• There’s a multi-family estate and garage sale taking place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4859 Westside Road.
• Here are the week’s specials at Market Place and Kings.
• Finally, a few words from Francie Hansen: “Are you getting ready for the Trashion Fashion Show at the San Juan County Fair? It’s on Saturday, August 20th — a Main Stage event starting at 5:15 p.m. Francie Hansen is excited to see you there! For those who want to be in the show, information is available online at sjcfair.org, or you can stop by the Fair office.” Francie says, “Get over yourself, get out of your own way! Have a fabulous time on the runway, and be a STAR! This is the place to be!”

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