Topic: Around Here
New CAO for PIMC
Written on February 8, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merry-Ann Keane named chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Merry-Ann Keane, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named interim chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, following the retirement last month of Jim Barnhart. Prior to joining PeaceHealth in 2012 as nurse manager of the Childbirth Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 8, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Friday Harbor! My name is Elliott. I’m about 3 months old and I already have my own tennis ball and a personal trainer. I’ve actually been compared to Andre Agassi. I’m looking for a doubles partner – do you play? The ball is in your court, my friend. Let’s start with Love-Love. Stop by Continue Reading
Fair Vendors, Apply Now!
Written on February 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair is now accepting vendor booth registration for the 2016 Fair. Are you an island artisan selling handmade goods? Is your local business looking to advertise? The Fair is the place to do it! If you are interested, please visit our website for more information on becoming a vendor. Don’t miss Continue Reading
OPALCO Programs Help Low-Income Households
Written on February 8, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO’s Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL Step Up to Help Low-Income Households Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying about 45 cents per month (average residential bill) to fund the new Energy Assistance Credit to help qualified low-income households pay their electric bills. Continue Reading
Rock Island Working With T-Mobile
Written on February 7, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest press release from OPALCO and Rock Island… Rock Island Working With T-Mobile To Accelerate Wireless Internet Services T-Mobile To Offer Cellular Service In San Juan County Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San Juan County via LTE Fixed Wireless by Continue Reading
White-Out Senior Night Basketball Series
Written on February 6, 2016 at 6:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brook Ashcraft of Friday Harbor High School shares this story and photos… At our White-Out Senior Night basketball series, our fans came pumped and our players came ready. The varsity Lady Wolverines started the night off with an intense game. Neck and neck throughout all four quarters, these marvelous ladies came out with a victory Continue Reading
What We’re Reading
Written on February 6, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of the pet projects of Update photographer Aaron Shepard is to take candid shots of people reading downtown and around the harbor. Later, when he zooms into the cover, he can sometimes easily identify the book being read. Other times, he might see only bits of the title or author’s name, and then identifying Continue Reading
SVC Spring Quarter Registration
Written on February 6, 2016 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Registration for Skagit Valley College Spring Quarter begins February 9th. Registration for Returning Students begins February 9th Registration for New Advised Students begins Feb. 25th. Open Enrollment begins March 10th. Classes begin April 5th. For students who want to begin a new career or upgrade their job skills, Professional/Technical programs are aligned with local and Continue Reading
Grace Wins Clarinet Competition
Written on February 5, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Grace Willows of Friday Harbor entered the high school regional classical music competition and won in her division. Here she is at the San Juan Music Educators Association woodwind solo competition, on January 30, 2016. This performance of the Weber Clarinet Concertino accompanied by Dorothy Baker (piano), won first place and advanced Continue Reading
How Birds Fly: Photographs and Stories
Written on February 5, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Jensen, president of SJI Audubon invites you to this lecture on bird flight this weekend… Join us for “How Birds Fly: Photographs and Stories” with Peter Cavanagh. Saturday, Feb. 6, 7:00 p.m., Brickworks (150 Nichols St.) in Friday Harbor Sunday, Feb. 7, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center (917 Mt. Baker Road) in Eastsound Birds fly through our lives every day, their Continue Reading
Wolverine Winter Playoff Update
Written on February 5, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at FHHS shares these sports updates with you… The ferry system will be able to accommodate an unscheduled stop at Orcas for the 7:30 ferry leaving Friday Harbor on February 10th. So we will host both Orcas boys and girls on Wednesday, February 10th for the first round of the District playoffs. Our Continue Reading
New Street Crossings
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have noticed some new crosswalks around town lately. These are all part of the Town’s commitment to safer walking routes. The most obvious ones are on Guard Street at the intersection with Marguerite, and on Spring Street at the intersection of Mullis Street – these 2 new crosswalks include lighted signs that blink Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar now for the FREE boating course coming up in March. The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering instruction for this class for Free – the only cost is for the course materials. Get your Boater Education Card (required to operate any boat with an engine of 15hp or more.) What is Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2016
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar – the 22nd annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Monday, February 8, at the San Juan Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH Middle School PTA will be offering baked treats in the lobby before and during the event. There will be Continue Reading
The Oak Team
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Work Party II on Cady Mountain Preserve Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, so it’s official – early spring! Good thing The Oak Team got an early start a couple weeks ago. The momentum continues THIS Sunday and Thom (and the rest of the Oakies) are looking forward to working with you to make space Continue Reading
Letter About School Levy
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Schoolboard chair June Arnold shares this letter… Over the past week I was asked a question regarding the pending Levy which seemed important enough to share with the community: there seems to be a belief the school district never hires local contractors for any of their construction projects, and therefore island residents should not support Continue Reading
New CAO for PIMC
Written on February 8, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merry-Ann Keane named chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Merry-Ann Keane, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named interim chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, following the retirement last month of Jim Barnhart. Prior to joining PeaceHealth in 2012 as nurse manager of the Childbirth Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 8, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Friday Harbor! My name is Elliott. I’m about 3 months old and I already have my own tennis ball and a personal trainer. I’ve actually been compared to Andre Agassi. I’m looking for a doubles partner – do you play? The ball is in your court, my friend. Let’s start with Love-Love. Stop by Continue Reading
Fair Vendors, Apply Now!
Written on February 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Fair is now accepting vendor booth registration for the 2016 Fair. Are you an island artisan selling handmade goods? Is your local business looking to advertise? The Fair is the place to do it! If you are interested, please visit our website for more information on becoming a vendor. Don’t miss Continue Reading
OPALCO Programs Help Low-Income Households
Written on February 8, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO’s Energy Assist Credit and Project PAL Step Up to Help Low-Income Households Did you notice the new line item on your January bill from OPALCO? All co-op members began paying about 45 cents per month (average residential bill) to fund the new Energy Assistance Credit to help qualified low-income households pay their electric bills. Continue Reading
Rock Island Working With T-Mobile
Written on February 7, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest press release from OPALCO and Rock Island… Rock Island Working With T-Mobile To Accelerate Wireless Internet Services T-Mobile To Offer Cellular Service In San Juan County Rock Island will deliver on its promise to bring wireless services to both home and business users in San Juan County via LTE Fixed Wireless by Continue Reading
White-Out Senior Night Basketball Series
Written on February 6, 2016 at 6:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brook Ashcraft of Friday Harbor High School shares this story and photos… At our White-Out Senior Night basketball series, our fans came pumped and our players came ready. The varsity Lady Wolverines started the night off with an intense game. Neck and neck throughout all four quarters, these marvelous ladies came out with a victory Continue Reading
What We’re Reading
Written on February 6, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of the pet projects of Update photographer Aaron Shepard is to take candid shots of people reading downtown and around the harbor. Later, when he zooms into the cover, he can sometimes easily identify the book being read. Other times, he might see only bits of the title or author’s name, and then identifying Continue Reading
SVC Spring Quarter Registration
Written on February 6, 2016 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Registration for Skagit Valley College Spring Quarter begins February 9th. Registration for Returning Students begins February 9th Registration for New Advised Students begins Feb. 25th. Open Enrollment begins March 10th. Classes begin April 5th. For students who want to begin a new career or upgrade their job skills, Professional/Technical programs are aligned with local and Continue Reading
Grace Wins Clarinet Competition
Written on February 5, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Grace Willows of Friday Harbor entered the high school regional classical music competition and won in her division. Here she is at the San Juan Music Educators Association woodwind solo competition, on January 30, 2016. This performance of the Weber Clarinet Concertino accompanied by Dorothy Baker (piano), won first place and advanced Continue Reading
How Birds Fly: Photographs and Stories
Written on February 5, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Jensen, president of SJI Audubon invites you to this lecture on bird flight this weekend… Join us for “How Birds Fly: Photographs and Stories” with Peter Cavanagh. Saturday, Feb. 6, 7:00 p.m., Brickworks (150 Nichols St.) in Friday Harbor Sunday, Feb. 7, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center (917 Mt. Baker Road) in Eastsound Birds fly through our lives every day, their Continue Reading
Wolverine Winter Playoff Update
Written on February 5, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at FHHS shares these sports updates with you… The ferry system will be able to accommodate an unscheduled stop at Orcas for the 7:30 ferry leaving Friday Harbor on February 10th. So we will host both Orcas boys and girls on Wednesday, February 10th for the first round of the District playoffs. Our Continue Reading
New Street Crossings
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have noticed some new crosswalks around town lately. These are all part of the Town’s commitment to safer walking routes. The most obvious ones are on Guard Street at the intersection with Marguerite, and on Spring Street at the intersection of Mullis Street – these 2 new crosswalks include lighted signs that blink Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar now for the FREE boating course coming up in March. The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering instruction for this class for Free – the only cost is for the course materials. Get your Boater Education Card (required to operate any boat with an engine of 15hp or more.) What is Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2016
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar – the 22nd annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Monday, February 8, at the San Juan Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH Middle School PTA will be offering baked treats in the lobby before and during the event. There will be Continue Reading
The Oak Team
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Work Party II on Cady Mountain Preserve Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, so it’s official – early spring! Good thing The Oak Team got an early start a couple weeks ago. The momentum continues THIS Sunday and Thom (and the rest of the Oakies) are looking forward to working with you to make space Continue Reading
Letter About School Levy
Written on February 4, 2016 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Schoolboard chair June Arnold shares this letter… Over the past week I was asked a question regarding the pending Levy which seemed important enough to share with the community: there seems to be a belief the school district never hires local contractors for any of their construction projects, and therefore island residents should not support Continue Reading