Topic: Around Here
Local Teen Wins Bellingham Youth Regatta
Written on August 12, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Great news from Gary Cope at the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation! Perham Black won the Bellingham Youth Sailing Regatta in the Laser Radial Division. Here’s the story… Local teen sailor, Perham Black, a rising senior on the San Juan Island Youth Sailing Team won the Bellingham Youth Regatta sailing regatta held on Saturday August 5, and Continue Reading
United Way of San Juan County Reports Sobering Trend
Written on August 12, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Deborah Neff at United Way… Serving over 1800 unduplicated individuals at midyear 2017, the local nonprofit, United Way of San Juan County (UWSJC) is seeing an increase in the number of people struggling to make ends meet in the San Juans. United Way of San Juan County currently funds 14 local schools and nonprofits Continue Reading
Historic Local Business Has New Owner
Written on August 11, 2017 at 1:21 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
On August 1, Browne’s Home Center was sold. The new owners, TAL Holdings LLC dba Tum-A-Lum Lumber, are a fourth generation family-owned Northwest company founded in 1906. There will be a Contractors Meet & Greet at the Grange on Tuesday, Aug 15 at 5pm. Browne’s Home Center, originally “Davis Lumber” was founded by Captain Herbert H. Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow at the Fair and Welcoming Summer Interns
Written on August 11, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Wolf Hollow was selected by the San Juan Island Community Foundation as this year’s featured non-profit. During the San Juan County Fair, August 16 – 19, all money raised for Wolf Hollow at the Foundation’s booth will be matched 50%. Wolf Hollow’s Education staff will be on hand in the Green Village at Fair so stop Continue Reading
11th Annual Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands on August 27
Written on August 11, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island and the Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands invite everyone to attend the eleventh annual Concours d’Elegance at the San Juan Vineyards on Sunday, August 27 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Concours is an exhibition of vintage and classic motor vehicles and will have Continue Reading
Meet EMT of the Month Francis Smith
Written on August 10, 2017 at 8:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Kaitlyn Johnson at San Juan Island EMS… Francis Smith is a senior EMT. He has been with the agency for 12 years, and was a District 3 fire captain for 17 years. Smith is currently organizing a cardiac event response team of Cape San Juan and Cattle Point residents who have completed the CPR/AED Continue Reading
Results of the August 1 Primary to be determined August 14
Written on August 10, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from County Auditor, F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Canvassing Board will convene Monday, August 14, at 8:30 a.m. for the purpose of canvassing challenged ballots cast in the August 1 primary. In order to protect the secrecy of the voters, all ballots cleared by the Canvassing Board for processing, as well Continue Reading
Free Medicare Forum at the Mullis Center
Written on August 10, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from Gail at the Mullis Center… Are you turning 65 soon and wondering how to navigate the complicated world of Medicare enrollment? Come listen to and ask questions of Pat Van Skyhawk and Curt Van Hyning, community SHIBA volunteers (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors). At the Mullis Center, 589 Nash Street August 15th Continue Reading
Bees Love Blue and Violet! Visit Master Gardeners at the Fair.
Written on August 9, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Learn about bees at the Master Gardeners booth at the San Juan County Fair August 16 – 19… Did you know that native bees and honey bees love blue and violet flowers? Why? Plants may have evolved blue and violet flowers to be attractive to their most efficient pollinators. A bee’s eye perceives blue, violet, and Continue Reading
Chamber Member of the Month: Ceramic Artist Lauren Jawer
Written on August 9, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Chamber of Commerce member of the month Lauren Jawer describes her inspiration for Belle Terre Ceramics… Belle Terre Ceramics rose to the surface while I was working as a sales person for Pelindaba Lavender farm in Friday Harbor, Washington. Being surrounded by lavender products of all sorts charged my creativity for the development of a much-needed soap Continue Reading
Merri Ann Simonson with Tips for a Summer Brunch
Written on August 9, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thinking about hosting a summer brunch? Here’s Merri Ann Simonson with timely tips for entertaining at home…
Spots Still Available for Saturday’s Mullis Center Parking Lot Sale
Written on August 8, 2017 at 5:50 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Gail at the Mullis Center… Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors…… We still have spots available for our Parking Lot Sale & BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, August 12th, 9am-2pm! Call (360) 378-2677 or visit the Center to reserve your selling spot! We will also be accepting donations of items to sell on Friday afternoon, Continue Reading
Registration Ends Thursday For Riding Horses in the Fair
Written on August 8, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A timely reminder from Ashey King, Program Coordinator for the San Juan County Parks and Fair… Thinking about riding your horse in the Fair? The answer is yes! Many classes to choose from, including the always-entertaining Western Games! Visit the Fair website (www.sjcfair.org) to learn more about scheduling, class descriptions and registration today! Registration deadline Continue Reading
August is National Tree Check Month: Have You Seen These Invasive Pests?
Written on August 8, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State would like your help checking for invasive wood-boring insects. Here is the message from Olympia… The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for harmful bugs as part of the national Tree Check Month in August. August Continue Reading
Why We Live Here
Written on August 1, 2017 at 6:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Jack of all trades and all around nice guy Mike Martin offered to help a friend who was having trouble with a laptop. “Let me take it home and see what I can do” he said. Well he tried a number of different things, but the laptop refused to cooperate, so he headed out his Continue Reading
Peace Health News
Written on July 31, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center to offer no-cost well-child checks and sports physicals to school-aged children To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering no-cost immunizations, well-child checks and sports physicals on an appointment basis to children ages 5 to 18 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, Continue Reading
Local Teen Wins Bellingham Youth Regatta
Written on August 12, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Great news from Gary Cope at the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation! Perham Black won the Bellingham Youth Sailing Regatta in the Laser Radial Division. Here’s the story… Local teen sailor, Perham Black, a rising senior on the San Juan Island Youth Sailing Team won the Bellingham Youth Regatta sailing regatta held on Saturday August 5, and Continue Reading
United Way of San Juan County Reports Sobering Trend
Written on August 12, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Deborah Neff at United Way… Serving over 1800 unduplicated individuals at midyear 2017, the local nonprofit, United Way of San Juan County (UWSJC) is seeing an increase in the number of people struggling to make ends meet in the San Juans. United Way of San Juan County currently funds 14 local schools and nonprofits Continue Reading
Historic Local Business Has New Owner
Written on August 11, 2017 at 1:21 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
On August 1, Browne’s Home Center was sold. The new owners, TAL Holdings LLC dba Tum-A-Lum Lumber, are a fourth generation family-owned Northwest company founded in 1906. There will be a Contractors Meet & Greet at the Grange on Tuesday, Aug 15 at 5pm. Browne’s Home Center, originally “Davis Lumber” was founded by Captain Herbert H. Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow at the Fair and Welcoming Summer Interns
Written on August 11, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Wolf Hollow was selected by the San Juan Island Community Foundation as this year’s featured non-profit. During the San Juan County Fair, August 16 – 19, all money raised for Wolf Hollow at the Foundation’s booth will be matched 50%. Wolf Hollow’s Education staff will be on hand in the Green Village at Fair so stop Continue Reading
11th Annual Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands on August 27
Written on August 11, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island and the Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands invite everyone to attend the eleventh annual Concours d’Elegance at the San Juan Vineyards on Sunday, August 27 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Concours is an exhibition of vintage and classic motor vehicles and will have Continue Reading
Meet EMT of the Month Francis Smith
Written on August 10, 2017 at 8:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Kaitlyn Johnson at San Juan Island EMS… Francis Smith is a senior EMT. He has been with the agency for 12 years, and was a District 3 fire captain for 17 years. Smith is currently organizing a cardiac event response team of Cape San Juan and Cattle Point residents who have completed the CPR/AED Continue Reading
Results of the August 1 Primary to be determined August 14
Written on August 10, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from County Auditor, F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Canvassing Board will convene Monday, August 14, at 8:30 a.m. for the purpose of canvassing challenged ballots cast in the August 1 primary. In order to protect the secrecy of the voters, all ballots cleared by the Canvassing Board for processing, as well Continue Reading
Free Medicare Forum at the Mullis Center
Written on August 10, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from Gail at the Mullis Center… Are you turning 65 soon and wondering how to navigate the complicated world of Medicare enrollment? Come listen to and ask questions of Pat Van Skyhawk and Curt Van Hyning, community SHIBA volunteers (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors). At the Mullis Center, 589 Nash Street August 15th Continue Reading
Bees Love Blue and Violet! Visit Master Gardeners at the Fair.
Written on August 9, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Learn about bees at the Master Gardeners booth at the San Juan County Fair August 16 – 19… Did you know that native bees and honey bees love blue and violet flowers? Why? Plants may have evolved blue and violet flowers to be attractive to their most efficient pollinators. A bee’s eye perceives blue, violet, and Continue Reading
Chamber Member of the Month: Ceramic Artist Lauren Jawer
Written on August 9, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Chamber of Commerce member of the month Lauren Jawer describes her inspiration for Belle Terre Ceramics… Belle Terre Ceramics rose to the surface while I was working as a sales person for Pelindaba Lavender farm in Friday Harbor, Washington. Being surrounded by lavender products of all sorts charged my creativity for the development of a much-needed soap Continue Reading
Merri Ann Simonson with Tips for a Summer Brunch
Written on August 9, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thinking about hosting a summer brunch? Here’s Merri Ann Simonson with timely tips for entertaining at home…
Spots Still Available for Saturday’s Mullis Center Parking Lot Sale
Written on August 8, 2017 at 5:50 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Gail at the Mullis Center… Spread the word to family, friends, neighbors…… We still have spots available for our Parking Lot Sale & BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, August 12th, 9am-2pm! Call (360) 378-2677 or visit the Center to reserve your selling spot! We will also be accepting donations of items to sell on Friday afternoon, Continue Reading
Registration Ends Thursday For Riding Horses in the Fair
Written on August 8, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A timely reminder from Ashey King, Program Coordinator for the San Juan County Parks and Fair… Thinking about riding your horse in the Fair? The answer is yes! Many classes to choose from, including the always-entertaining Western Games! Visit the Fair website (www.sjcfair.org) to learn more about scheduling, class descriptions and registration today! Registration deadline Continue Reading
August is National Tree Check Month: Have You Seen These Invasive Pests?
Written on August 8, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State would like your help checking for invasive wood-boring insects. Here is the message from Olympia… The Washington Invasive Species Council and a consortium of agencies and universities are asking residents to check trees and swimming pools in their yards for harmful bugs as part of the national Tree Check Month in August. August Continue Reading
Why We Live Here
Written on August 1, 2017 at 6:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Jack of all trades and all around nice guy Mike Martin offered to help a friend who was having trouble with a laptop. “Let me take it home and see what I can do” he said. Well he tried a number of different things, but the laptop refused to cooperate, so he headed out his Continue Reading
Peace Health News
Written on July 31, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center to offer no-cost well-child checks and sports physicals to school-aged children To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering no-cost immunizations, well-child checks and sports physicals on an appointment basis to children ages 5 to 18 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, Continue Reading