Topic: Around Here
“A Minister and a Therapist walk into a bar ….”
Written on April 16, 2016 at 10:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
So begins the invitation to the wedding of Beth Purdum and Dave Eden. The two met through the Kiwanis Club, where Dave has given himself responsibility for “member retention.” So when he invited her to have a drink with him at the American Legion and a friend asked her, “Is this a date?” her response Continue Reading
New Website for SJ County
Written on April 15, 2016 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
New San Juan County Website Goes Live San Juan County’s new website went live on April 11th. The new website makes it easier to navigate and find information, conduct business on-line, and be kept abreast of news and alerts affecting county residents and businesses. Check it out! Visit sanjuanco.com
Congratulations to San Juan County’s newest EMT’s!
Written on April 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS is proud to introduce the county’s newest EMT students. They graduated on April 2nd after attending the program for five months, putting in a total of 190 classroom hours. Students are from Shaw, Lopez and San Juan Island. They are, in the photo: Back row left to right: Kati English, Erin Graham, Isla Continue Reading
OPALCO Energy Assist
Written on April 13, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Energy Assist Providing Monthly Bill Credits To 108 Opalco Members Funds Still Available For Low-Income Households OPALCO announced that 108 co-op members have applied for and received a monthly credit on their power bill since the new Energy Assist program began in February. The monthly bill credit ranges from $10/month (one person household) to $25/month Continue Reading
Home Trust Helps Local Economy
Written on April 12, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Home Trust shares this press release… Home Trust infuses $1.26 million (so far) into local economy with construction of Sun Rise Phase II Twelve repurposed/recycled homes from Canada are planned for Sun Rise Phase II, with seven homes now on site at the San Juan Community Home Trust’s newest neighborhood of permanently Continue Reading
Yappy Hour on Wednesday
Written on April 11, 2016 at 2:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mike’s Café and Wine Bar at 135 Second Street will host “Yappy Hour”, a benefit for The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor, Wednesday, April 13 from 5:00 – 6:30. Enjoy a glass of award winning wine, or beverage of your choice, plus endless appetizers and help animals at the same time! Grab some friends Continue Reading
New Home – New Hope
Written on April 11, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an Update from the Animal Shelter on their project to fund and build a new facility… Dear Friends of the Shelter: We’d like to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on the progress we are making prior to groundbreaking for the new shelter. Thanks to the changes in building regulations that have been Continue Reading
Walk for a Dog
Written on April 7, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders walk over 1,000 miles with their dogs to raise money for Animal Shelter! It’s a well-known fact that folks here on San Juan Island love their dogs. This week marked over 1000 miles walked over the last six months by island residents and their dogs using a smart phone application called, Wooftrax; every mile Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed to Install Deer Fencing
Written on April 7, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Update Staff
San Juan Island National Historical Park is looking for 6 volunteers to help put up fencing in the prairie at American Camp on Thursday, April 14th. This prairie is home to the rare Island Marble butterfly– found only on San Juan Island! Fencing off a portion of the prairie will help protect juvenile butterfly (the Continue Reading
April History Column
Written on April 6, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
For this month’s history column, a query from the San Juan Historical Society and Museum… We know it’s springtime, but where is this? This lovely scenic from the image collection is labeled “Probably Argyle.” But is it? Where exactly do you think this photo was taken? We wonder what this area looks like today. Does Continue Reading
Sunken Park Poetry Contest
Written on April 5, 2016 at 11:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Ed. note: This story has been updated since it was first published.) Town of Friday Harbor Arts Commission sponsors poetry contest Local writers are invited to submit poems inspired by the natural beauty of San Juan Island for the Sunken Park Poetry Contest sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. The winner will read the selected Continue Reading
Town Earns WellCity Award
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor recognized for commitment to employee health The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) announced that the Town of Friday Harbor is one of 112 cities, towns, and other local governments to have earned the distinguished WellCity Award. This recognition is awarded annually to entities that meet the AWC Employee Benefit Trust’s stringent Continue Reading
Sundays at the Summit
Written on April 4, 2016 at 4:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seeing is Believing – Driving Access at Mount Grant Preserve – Fundraising continues for the Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve, a community-wide effort to permanently protect a very special, 141-acre San Juan Island landmark. In order for people to see what all the excitement is about, Mount Grant Preserve will once again be open to Continue Reading
Lifelong Learning Courses at the San Juan Center
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
Cathy Degnan from the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College tells us… Join a course on poetry, astronomy, backpacking, or building that (tiny) home you always dreamed of! All these lifelong learning classes described below are held at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor, overlooking beautiful Griffin Bay.
Summer Jobs Available at San Juan NHP
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Update Staff
Summer employment for young adults can be hard to find on San Juan Island, but the National Park Service is seeking young adults who are interested in starting what could be a life-long career with public land stewardship. As many as six (6) seasonal positions will be opening at San Juan Island National Historical Park Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Good morning, Friday Harbor! My name is Bowie and I’m part Beagle. The other part is Jack Russell terrier. I should also mention that I’m 100% amazing! If you’re looking for love in a medium-size package I’m your guy! I’m super friendly and love to go for walks. My all-time favorite pastime is cuddling and Continue Reading
“A Minister and a Therapist walk into a bar ….”
Written on April 16, 2016 at 10:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
So begins the invitation to the wedding of Beth Purdum and Dave Eden. The two met through the Kiwanis Club, where Dave has given himself responsibility for “member retention.” So when he invited her to have a drink with him at the American Legion and a friend asked her, “Is this a date?” her response Continue Reading
New Website for SJ County
Written on April 15, 2016 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
New San Juan County Website Goes Live San Juan County’s new website went live on April 11th. The new website makes it easier to navigate and find information, conduct business on-line, and be kept abreast of news and alerts affecting county residents and businesses. Check it out! Visit sanjuanco.com
Congratulations to San Juan County’s newest EMT’s!
Written on April 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS is proud to introduce the county’s newest EMT students. They graduated on April 2nd after attending the program for five months, putting in a total of 190 classroom hours. Students are from Shaw, Lopez and San Juan Island. They are, in the photo: Back row left to right: Kati English, Erin Graham, Isla Continue Reading
OPALCO Energy Assist
Written on April 13, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Energy Assist Providing Monthly Bill Credits To 108 Opalco Members Funds Still Available For Low-Income Households OPALCO announced that 108 co-op members have applied for and received a monthly credit on their power bill since the new Energy Assist program began in February. The monthly bill credit ranges from $10/month (one person household) to $25/month Continue Reading
Home Trust Helps Local Economy
Written on April 12, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Home Trust shares this press release… Home Trust infuses $1.26 million (so far) into local economy with construction of Sun Rise Phase II Twelve repurposed/recycled homes from Canada are planned for Sun Rise Phase II, with seven homes now on site at the San Juan Community Home Trust’s newest neighborhood of permanently Continue Reading
Yappy Hour on Wednesday
Written on April 11, 2016 at 2:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mike’s Café and Wine Bar at 135 Second Street will host “Yappy Hour”, a benefit for The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor, Wednesday, April 13 from 5:00 – 6:30. Enjoy a glass of award winning wine, or beverage of your choice, plus endless appetizers and help animals at the same time! Grab some friends Continue Reading
New Home – New Hope
Written on April 11, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an Update from the Animal Shelter on their project to fund and build a new facility… Dear Friends of the Shelter: We’d like to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on the progress we are making prior to groundbreaking for the new shelter. Thanks to the changes in building regulations that have been Continue Reading
Walk for a Dog
Written on April 7, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders walk over 1,000 miles with their dogs to raise money for Animal Shelter! It’s a well-known fact that folks here on San Juan Island love their dogs. This week marked over 1000 miles walked over the last six months by island residents and their dogs using a smart phone application called, Wooftrax; every mile Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed to Install Deer Fencing
Written on April 7, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Update Staff
San Juan Island National Historical Park is looking for 6 volunteers to help put up fencing in the prairie at American Camp on Thursday, April 14th. This prairie is home to the rare Island Marble butterfly– found only on San Juan Island! Fencing off a portion of the prairie will help protect juvenile butterfly (the Continue Reading
April History Column
Written on April 6, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
For this month’s history column, a query from the San Juan Historical Society and Museum… We know it’s springtime, but where is this? This lovely scenic from the image collection is labeled “Probably Argyle.” But is it? Where exactly do you think this photo was taken? We wonder what this area looks like today. Does Continue Reading
Sunken Park Poetry Contest
Written on April 5, 2016 at 11:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Ed. note: This story has been updated since it was first published.) Town of Friday Harbor Arts Commission sponsors poetry contest Local writers are invited to submit poems inspired by the natural beauty of San Juan Island for the Sunken Park Poetry Contest sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. The winner will read the selected Continue Reading
Town Earns WellCity Award
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor recognized for commitment to employee health The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) announced that the Town of Friday Harbor is one of 112 cities, towns, and other local governments to have earned the distinguished WellCity Award. This recognition is awarded annually to entities that meet the AWC Employee Benefit Trust’s stringent Continue Reading
Sundays at the Summit
Written on April 4, 2016 at 4:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seeing is Believing – Driving Access at Mount Grant Preserve – Fundraising continues for the Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve, a community-wide effort to permanently protect a very special, 141-acre San Juan Island landmark. In order for people to see what all the excitement is about, Mount Grant Preserve will once again be open to Continue Reading
Lifelong Learning Courses at the San Juan Center
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
Cathy Degnan from the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College tells us… Join a course on poetry, astronomy, backpacking, or building that (tiny) home you always dreamed of! All these lifelong learning classes described below are held at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor, overlooking beautiful Griffin Bay.
Summer Jobs Available at San Juan NHP
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Update Staff
Summer employment for young adults can be hard to find on San Juan Island, but the National Park Service is seeking young adults who are interested in starting what could be a life-long career with public land stewardship. As many as six (6) seasonal positions will be opening at San Juan Island National Historical Park Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Good morning, Friday Harbor! My name is Bowie and I’m part Beagle. The other part is Jack Russell terrier. I should also mention that I’m 100% amazing! If you’re looking for love in a medium-size package I’m your guy! I’m super friendly and love to go for walks. My all-time favorite pastime is cuddling and Continue Reading