Topic: Around Here
Winter Sun
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey have you noticed the days are getting longer? Yesterday was the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and from here on out, the sun starts gaining ground in its battle with the night…
Water Main Repairs
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Attention Town Residents and Business Owners: The Town is notifying residents and businesses that the water, sewer and storm mains under Spring Street between Second Street and Argyle Avenue will be replaced between the 1st of February and end of March of 2016. This will be the third and final phase of the utility replacements under Continue Reading
Women at Work Dept.
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Ted Strutz
Shopgirls at Deer Hazel… Fela and Kerry Andrews.
Island Rec New Years Eve Community Celebration
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Island Rec for its annual New Year’s Eve Community Celebration and count down the New Year with family, neighbors, and friends! It’s an all ages affair filled with board games, Wii station, crafts, dancing, wild hat making/parade/contest, bingo, twister, snazzy photo ‘booth’, chess/backgammon/cribbage tournament, outdoor fire pit and much more. Bring a pot-luck savory Continue Reading
Electric Bills to Increase by 5% in January
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Line item to fund Energy Assistance Program Beginning in January, our electric bills will go up 5% and there will be a couple of new line items. The board-approved rate increase for 2016 will be spread equally across the facilities and energy charges (see below). As a result of the 2015 Low Income Needs Assessment, Continue Reading
Giving for Residents at the Life Care Center
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note for you in the spirit of giving this holiday season… There is a Christmas tree in the lobby at Key Bank which has little gift tags on it. Each one is for a resident at Life Care Center. Some are blank and some indicate an item for a male or female. You Continue Reading
A Tale of Two FHHS Juniors Atop Mount Grant Preserve
Written on December 22, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was shared by Tanja Williamson, outreach coordinator for the SJC Land Bank… Those smiles say a lot about Friday Harbor High School juniors, Corbin Williams and Eli Cooper-West, who enthusiastically logged 87.5 volunteer hours atop Mount Grant Preserve for their community project; almost 30 more than the class requirement! They are proud of what Continue Reading
Shoot Some King Tide Photos
Written on December 22, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from FRIENDS of the San Juans on a fun way you can help document King Tides next week… Do you have a digital camera or camera phone? If so, help local and regional researchers capture this year’s king tide! Join FRIENDS and king tide volunteers from your community and across the globe Continue Reading
Twelfth Man Mobile…
Written on December 22, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Ted Strutz
… or, in this case, Twelfth Woman Mobile! Teresa Strong hits the road, with friends and dogs, to tailgate at the game in her custom Seahawk RV. Ask for a peek inside this awesome work in progress if you see it in the ferry line.
Taming Wild
Written on December 21, 2015 at 8:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
“But if horses were really given a choice, would they even let us ride them?” That’s the question that was asked of Elsa Sinclair by a student some years ago that ignited a spark and started her long journey which has now culminated in the production of her new film, “Taming Wild”. Taming Wild is a Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on December 21, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this month’s Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President Wow, the year sure did go by quickly. It has been a busy year of changes at your Chamber of Commerce. A new Executive Director, remodeling the visitor center, showcasing local artists, shifting focus to Continue Reading
Elsa the Snow Queen in Friday Harbor for the Frozen Sing-along at the Community Theater.
Written on December 21, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Ted Strutz
Our roving photographer, The Queen Bee, took time from singing along to catch Elsa in a nice moment with some of her fans.
May the Popcorn Be With You…
Written on December 20, 2015 at 6:29 am, by Ted Strutz
The Palace Theater’s Aaron King has brought in some high-powered help to make sure your popcorn gets to you in time for the start of Star Wars. I have it on good authority that Kristin’s helper is Storm Trooper Rhiannon.
SJI Service Scholarship Program
Written on December 20, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear San Juan Island Neighbor & Friend, May your holiday season be filled with joy and thanks for the gift of living in such a special place! As you may already know, the mission of San Juan Island Service Scholarship is to support higher education and promote volunteerism among our community’s youth. Students who have Continue Reading
Open for New Year’s?
Written on December 19, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey all you local store owners, found this email (below) in the San Juan Update mailbag today, and I’m not quite sure how to answer. I figure this is your chance to let people know what your store hours will be on New Year’s Day: Hi There, Being from a small town myself, I’m wondering if Continue Reading
E-Cigarettes Ordinance
Written on December 19, 2015 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week the county board of health passed an ordinance relating to the sale, use, and availability of e-cigarettes, becoming one of the first counties in the state to tackle this subject. The ordinance was drafted by county health officer Dr. Frank James. The regulations — such as requiring photo I.D. and banning sales to Continue Reading
Winter Sun
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey have you noticed the days are getting longer? Yesterday was the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and from here on out, the sun starts gaining ground in its battle with the night…
Water Main Repairs
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Attention Town Residents and Business Owners: The Town is notifying residents and businesses that the water, sewer and storm mains under Spring Street between Second Street and Argyle Avenue will be replaced between the 1st of February and end of March of 2016. This will be the third and final phase of the utility replacements under Continue Reading
Women at Work Dept.
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Ted Strutz
Shopgirls at Deer Hazel… Fela and Kerry Andrews.
Island Rec New Years Eve Community Celebration
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Island Rec for its annual New Year’s Eve Community Celebration and count down the New Year with family, neighbors, and friends! It’s an all ages affair filled with board games, Wii station, crafts, dancing, wild hat making/parade/contest, bingo, twister, snazzy photo ‘booth’, chess/backgammon/cribbage tournament, outdoor fire pit and much more. Bring a pot-luck savory Continue Reading
Electric Bills to Increase by 5% in January
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Line item to fund Energy Assistance Program Beginning in January, our electric bills will go up 5% and there will be a couple of new line items. The board-approved rate increase for 2016 will be spread equally across the facilities and energy charges (see below). As a result of the 2015 Low Income Needs Assessment, Continue Reading
Giving for Residents at the Life Care Center
Written on December 23, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note for you in the spirit of giving this holiday season… There is a Christmas tree in the lobby at Key Bank which has little gift tags on it. Each one is for a resident at Life Care Center. Some are blank and some indicate an item for a male or female. You Continue Reading
A Tale of Two FHHS Juniors Atop Mount Grant Preserve
Written on December 22, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was shared by Tanja Williamson, outreach coordinator for the SJC Land Bank… Those smiles say a lot about Friday Harbor High School juniors, Corbin Williams and Eli Cooper-West, who enthusiastically logged 87.5 volunteer hours atop Mount Grant Preserve for their community project; almost 30 more than the class requirement! They are proud of what Continue Reading
Shoot Some King Tide Photos
Written on December 22, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from FRIENDS of the San Juans on a fun way you can help document King Tides next week… Do you have a digital camera or camera phone? If so, help local and regional researchers capture this year’s king tide! Join FRIENDS and king tide volunteers from your community and across the globe Continue Reading
Twelfth Man Mobile…
Written on December 22, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Ted Strutz
… or, in this case, Twelfth Woman Mobile! Teresa Strong hits the road, with friends and dogs, to tailgate at the game in her custom Seahawk RV. Ask for a peek inside this awesome work in progress if you see it in the ferry line.
Taming Wild
Written on December 21, 2015 at 8:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
“But if horses were really given a choice, would they even let us ride them?” That’s the question that was asked of Elsa Sinclair by a student some years ago that ignited a spark and started her long journey which has now culminated in the production of her new film, “Taming Wild”. Taming Wild is a Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on December 21, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this month’s Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President Wow, the year sure did go by quickly. It has been a busy year of changes at your Chamber of Commerce. A new Executive Director, remodeling the visitor center, showcasing local artists, shifting focus to Continue Reading
Elsa the Snow Queen in Friday Harbor for the Frozen Sing-along at the Community Theater.
Written on December 21, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Ted Strutz
Our roving photographer, The Queen Bee, took time from singing along to catch Elsa in a nice moment with some of her fans.
May the Popcorn Be With You…
Written on December 20, 2015 at 6:29 am, by Ted Strutz
The Palace Theater’s Aaron King has brought in some high-powered help to make sure your popcorn gets to you in time for the start of Star Wars. I have it on good authority that Kristin’s helper is Storm Trooper Rhiannon.
SJI Service Scholarship Program
Written on December 20, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear San Juan Island Neighbor & Friend, May your holiday season be filled with joy and thanks for the gift of living in such a special place! As you may already know, the mission of San Juan Island Service Scholarship is to support higher education and promote volunteerism among our community’s youth. Students who have Continue Reading
Open for New Year’s?
Written on December 19, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey all you local store owners, found this email (below) in the San Juan Update mailbag today, and I’m not quite sure how to answer. I figure this is your chance to let people know what your store hours will be on New Year’s Day: Hi There, Being from a small town myself, I’m wondering if Continue Reading
E-Cigarettes Ordinance
Written on December 19, 2015 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week the county board of health passed an ordinance relating to the sale, use, and availability of e-cigarettes, becoming one of the first counties in the state to tackle this subject. The ordinance was drafted by county health officer Dr. Frank James. The regulations — such as requiring photo I.D. and banning sales to Continue Reading