Yesterday the softball girls edged South Whidbey 9-8 in a game that saw FHHS up 5-1 at one point (Kerri Goff had a 3-run homer), then see sawed back & forth until the visitors had to catch the ferry after six innings. Great fun…I like the way the team stays loose no matter what the  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s happening around here…. • Stephanie Hubber got Shantaya Yoga going the first of last year, and gave it a good go – she tells me that she’ll be closing up shop this week, though. This is sad for her & her instructors, as well as the foks for whom Shantaya became a  Continue Reading

The times from the Run Ladies Run 10K were posted yesterday on their site – here they are (scroll down a bit to see them)!

Bits of news, here & there: • Teresa Degraaf wanted to invite folks over to the airport to honor Bob – here’s more: Island Pilot Bob Nichols Honored at Franklin Terminal: The San Juan Pilots Association (SJPA) and the Port of Friday Harbor have chosen Bob Nichols to be featured on the Pilots Honor Wall  Continue Reading

Jan from the Community Theatre says here’s someone who can help you with your baking for Easter – here’s the scoop: Baker Boys Return to Elegant Edibles San Juan Island’s fabulous Baker Boys are back–still cooking and baking, and sharing their talents at CATS’ Elegant Edibles bake sale at the San Juan Community Theatre on  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up: • Village at the Harbour offers senior assisted living, and you can check it out this Saturday from 2-4pm as they host their second anniversary’s open house. I sure like what Seanene & her crew do there…drop by & say hey! • The Conservation District‘s final tally in their election for  Continue Reading

Click here for pictures from on the course by Jimmy Farrell. Even though it was raining at 9:30am and misting at the 10am start, spirits were high for the 114 runners in the inaugural Run Ladies Run 10K Sunday morning. Organized by dedicated runners Boo Boo Keane & Kerry Andrews, the course started in front  Continue Reading

Click here to see the evening. You know it’s fun – to make a little coin for the PTA at the elementary school, last year they held the first Mr. San Juan Contest, which John Sable won. This year’s contest featured Bob Benz, Patrick Minney, Scott Zehner, Geody Howden, Donny Galt, and Dan Deshon as  Continue Reading

This past weekend, the two eighth grade teams hosted off-island squads – the Black Tigers played Granite Falls twice in a double header (winning both by 15), while the Orange Tigers took on Orcas, coming out on top by 8. Both teams are fun to watch. They play an up-tempo game that exploits both the  Continue Reading

I ran into Jim Maya, and asked him how the wildlife on the west side has been doing, and he said, “Gotta send you some pictures.” So I thought I would share them with you – here’s his report: For the second time in two days, we were lucky enough to find transient orcas on  Continue Reading