Topic: Around Here
What You Don’t Want To Do
Written on May 13, 2016 at 3:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Arts Commission announces poetry contest winner. The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce William J. Weissinger as the winner of the Sunken Park poetry contest sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. His poem “What You Don’t Want To Do” was selected from 13 poems submitted by 10 San Continue Reading
County Adds Electric Vehicles to Fleet
Written on May 13, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Council approved funding for the purchase of 2 new electric vehicles and charging stations at its May 10th regular meeting. The purchase is part of a concerted County effort to replace older gas or diesel powered vehicles in its fleet with new electric technology. “We purchased 2 electric utility vehicles for our Continue Reading
Position Available
Written on May 13, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard this from Michele at Islanders Bank… Islanders Bank is currently accepting applications for a Teller Position. This position is responsible for daily cash handling, processing customer transactions and customer service. Please submit resume, in person at the Friday Harbor Branch 225 Blair Avenue, Friday Harbor, WA.
Chief Marler Receives SAR Award
Written on May 12, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Update Staff
Dave Vandaveer shares this story… Former San Juan Island Fire Chief Steve Marler received the Fire Safety Commendation Medal from the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) in a presentation at the Mullis Fire Station. The award was presented posthumously to his wife, Karen. Also present at the station were his daughter, Stephanie, and her Continue Reading
3rd Annual Dodie Gann Dog Walk and Pet Lover’s Festival
Written on May 12, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Update Staff
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced the “3rd Annual Dodie Gann Dog Walk and Pet Lover’s Festival” will be held Saturday, May 28. The event takes place Saturday, May 28 from 10:00 to 2:00 at the future location of the new animal shelter; 994 Cattle Point Road. The dog walk portion of Continue Reading
BioBlitz is Coming to San Juan Island
Written on May 12, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Update Staff
Grab your magnifying glass and explore nature in San Juan Island National Historical Park, like never before! On May 20-21, national parks across the country, including San Juan Island, will participate in the National Parks BioBlitz. BioBlitz is a fun, fast-paced biological survey of a park’s creepers and crawlers, plants and pollinators, mammals and more! Continue Reading
Northern Lights
Written on May 10, 2016 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chris Teren shares this awesome photo from Saturday night up at Stuart Island. Here’s what he has to say about it… Chasing the Northern Lights on Stuart Island Mother Nature put on an AMAZING show last night, kicking off Mother’s Day with some of the best Northern Lights I’ve ever seen in Washington State!! I Continue Reading
At The San Juan Children’s Festival
Written on May 10, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Ted Strutz
Ted Strutz was at the Children’s Festival on Saturday and shares these photos… I saw lots of cars and kids, so I stopped off at the Fairgrounds and found a Children’s Festival going on. Here are some snapshots!
Community Treasures Supports Local Programs
Written on May 9, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Community Treasures is a 501(c)3 public charity thrift shop (dba CT Recycling) and known as “CT”. CT provides items free of charge to nonprofit and service organizations, as well as some occasional services for organizations and individuals, to the tune of about $2,000 a month. In addition, CT provides funds for community programs and projects Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on May 5, 2016 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lineman Okay After Electrical Arc Caused Power Outage In Eastsound Wednesday’s outage in the Eastsound area was caused when an arc occurred during a system maintenance project in the Eastsound Village area. Journeyman Lineman Roger Sandwith was working on energized equipment with a hot stick and received minor burns to three knuckles of his hand. Continue Reading
Cinco de Mayo at the Rumor Mill
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skylark Musica will be performing at the Rumor Mill on Thursday as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special south of the border menu. The fun starts at 4:00 pm with live music from Mexico, Central and South America beginning at 6:30. Click the poster at right for more info. And remember, reservations are recommended at 360-378-5555. Ole!
Cruise Into History: Smugglers’ Blues
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Smuggling, murder and fast boats in the San Juan Islands If you love a leisurely cruise around the San Juan Islands and are curious about the smugglers of olde that haunted our shores, the Orcas Island Historical Society invites you to climb aboard the “Cruise Into History” yacht that leaves from the Orcas ferry landing Continue Reading
Corrected Numbers from OPALCO
Written on May 3, 2016 at 4:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Failed; Results Were Announced In Error At Annual Meeting May 2, 2016 – OPALCO’s Tally Chairman, Doug Pearson, made his first-ever mistake in about 30 years of serving our Co-op as the official vote counter on the ferry for OPALCO’s election finale at the annual meeting. “The official SBS election results were Continue Reading
OPALCO News – Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Fails
Written on May 2, 2016 at 9:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lett, Silverstein And Whitfield Win Opalco Election; Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Fails OPALCO members boarded the ferry on Saturday, April 30th to participate in the 2016 (79th) Annual Meeting and Board of Directors’ election. Voter participation was slightly lower than 2015 with 2,397 total ballots (2,316 absentee, plus 81 on the ferry) representing about 21% of the Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 2, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
That’s me – Ricky. I’m the handsome tabby fellow shown here with Nanette, one of my many girlfriends at the animal shelter. I suppose I’m what you might call a “chick magnet”. I don’t know how to explain it – they just can’t get enough of me. I guess it might be because of my Continue Reading
A Therapist and a Minister Walk into a Church…
Written on May 1, 2016 at 10:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Island photographer John Miller shares this photo of Dave Eden and Elizabeth Purdum at their wedding… I had the honor and privilege of photographing the wedding ceremony of Reverend Elizabeth Purdum and Dr. David Eden at St Davids on Saturdey. Attached find an image taken in the church, commemorating the wonderful occasion. John
What You Don’t Want To Do
Written on May 13, 2016 at 3:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Arts Commission announces poetry contest winner. The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce William J. Weissinger as the winner of the Sunken Park poetry contest sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. His poem “What You Don’t Want To Do” was selected from 13 poems submitted by 10 San Continue Reading
County Adds Electric Vehicles to Fleet
Written on May 13, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Council approved funding for the purchase of 2 new electric vehicles and charging stations at its May 10th regular meeting. The purchase is part of a concerted County effort to replace older gas or diesel powered vehicles in its fleet with new electric technology. “We purchased 2 electric utility vehicles for our Continue Reading
Position Available
Written on May 13, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard this from Michele at Islanders Bank… Islanders Bank is currently accepting applications for a Teller Position. This position is responsible for daily cash handling, processing customer transactions and customer service. Please submit resume, in person at the Friday Harbor Branch 225 Blair Avenue, Friday Harbor, WA.
Chief Marler Receives SAR Award
Written on May 12, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Update Staff
Dave Vandaveer shares this story… Former San Juan Island Fire Chief Steve Marler received the Fire Safety Commendation Medal from the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) in a presentation at the Mullis Fire Station. The award was presented posthumously to his wife, Karen. Also present at the station were his daughter, Stephanie, and her Continue Reading
3rd Annual Dodie Gann Dog Walk and Pet Lover’s Festival
Written on May 12, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Update Staff
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced the “3rd Annual Dodie Gann Dog Walk and Pet Lover’s Festival” will be held Saturday, May 28. The event takes place Saturday, May 28 from 10:00 to 2:00 at the future location of the new animal shelter; 994 Cattle Point Road. The dog walk portion of Continue Reading
BioBlitz is Coming to San Juan Island
Written on May 12, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Update Staff
Grab your magnifying glass and explore nature in San Juan Island National Historical Park, like never before! On May 20-21, national parks across the country, including San Juan Island, will participate in the National Parks BioBlitz. BioBlitz is a fun, fast-paced biological survey of a park’s creepers and crawlers, plants and pollinators, mammals and more! Continue Reading
Northern Lights
Written on May 10, 2016 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chris Teren shares this awesome photo from Saturday night up at Stuart Island. Here’s what he has to say about it… Chasing the Northern Lights on Stuart Island Mother Nature put on an AMAZING show last night, kicking off Mother’s Day with some of the best Northern Lights I’ve ever seen in Washington State!! I Continue Reading
At The San Juan Children’s Festival
Written on May 10, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Ted Strutz
Ted Strutz was at the Children’s Festival on Saturday and shares these photos… I saw lots of cars and kids, so I stopped off at the Fairgrounds and found a Children’s Festival going on. Here are some snapshots!
Community Treasures Supports Local Programs
Written on May 9, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Community Treasures is a 501(c)3 public charity thrift shop (dba CT Recycling) and known as “CT”. CT provides items free of charge to nonprofit and service organizations, as well as some occasional services for organizations and individuals, to the tune of about $2,000 a month. In addition, CT provides funds for community programs and projects Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on May 5, 2016 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lineman Okay After Electrical Arc Caused Power Outage In Eastsound Wednesday’s outage in the Eastsound area was caused when an arc occurred during a system maintenance project in the Eastsound Village area. Journeyman Lineman Roger Sandwith was working on energized equipment with a hot stick and received minor burns to three knuckles of his hand. Continue Reading
Cinco de Mayo at the Rumor Mill
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skylark Musica will be performing at the Rumor Mill on Thursday as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special south of the border menu. The fun starts at 4:00 pm with live music from Mexico, Central and South America beginning at 6:30. Click the poster at right for more info. And remember, reservations are recommended at 360-378-5555. Ole!
Cruise Into History: Smugglers’ Blues
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Smuggling, murder and fast boats in the San Juan Islands If you love a leisurely cruise around the San Juan Islands and are curious about the smugglers of olde that haunted our shores, the Orcas Island Historical Society invites you to climb aboard the “Cruise Into History” yacht that leaves from the Orcas ferry landing Continue Reading
Corrected Numbers from OPALCO
Written on May 3, 2016 at 4:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Failed; Results Were Announced In Error At Annual Meeting May 2, 2016 – OPALCO’s Tally Chairman, Doug Pearson, made his first-ever mistake in about 30 years of serving our Co-op as the official vote counter on the ferry for OPALCO’s election finale at the annual meeting. “The official SBS election results were Continue Reading
OPALCO News – Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Fails
Written on May 2, 2016 at 9:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lett, Silverstein And Whitfield Win Opalco Election; Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Fails OPALCO members boarded the ferry on Saturday, April 30th to participate in the 2016 (79th) Annual Meeting and Board of Directors’ election. Voter participation was slightly lower than 2015 with 2,397 total ballots (2,316 absentee, plus 81 on the ferry) representing about 21% of the Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 2, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
That’s me – Ricky. I’m the handsome tabby fellow shown here with Nanette, one of my many girlfriends at the animal shelter. I suppose I’m what you might call a “chick magnet”. I don’t know how to explain it – they just can’t get enough of me. I guess it might be because of my Continue Reading
A Therapist and a Minister Walk into a Church…
Written on May 1, 2016 at 10:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Island photographer John Miller shares this photo of Dave Eden and Elizabeth Purdum at their wedding… I had the honor and privilege of photographing the wedding ceremony of Reverend Elizabeth Purdum and Dr. David Eden at St Davids on Saturdey. Attached find an image taken in the church, commemorating the wonderful occasion. John