Topic: Around Here
Caregiver Holiday Crafts Fair
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Medical center staff hosts holiday crafts fair for community this Friday Crafts, jewelry, baked goods and dog treats, as well as other handcrafted items, will be on sale to the community at the Caregiver Holiday Crafts Fair on Friday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Heritage Hallway upstairs at PeaceHealth Peace Continue Reading
Icy Roads
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue reminds everyone to slow down this winter. The roads on San Juan Island are icy and slick. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, multiple roll-over accidents occurred on our roads. Some of the vehicles ended up on their roofs! The roads are tricky and slippery this time of year so please Continue Reading
SJCT Holiday Festival 2015
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
One Place! One Time! ONCE this Season Help keep the San Juan Community Theatre thriving and enjoy a one-of-a kind evening at the same time! SJCT’s biggest party of the year, Holiday Festival 2015, is THIS Saturday, December 5 starting at 5 pm. This is a chance to gather with island friends and enjoy gourmet Continue Reading
Island Light Festival
Written on December 2, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
All islanders are invited! The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the upcoming Island Light Festival on December 4th. This year we are partnering with Brickworks, the Whale Museum, Island Rec, Animal Protection Society and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. It will be a fun filled evening, starting with an Continue Reading
Al and Hilda
Written on December 2, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Historical Society shares their monthly History Column, with this entry on “Al and Hilda, Christmas 1957”… That is all we know about this photograph found in the museum collections. If you can identify Al and Hilda, won’t you please comment here or contact us directly? We can imagine that this couple may have been Continue Reading
New Pediatrician at PIMC
Written on December 2, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pediatrician joins Family Medicine Department at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Pediatrician Steven Ban, MD, a visiting specialist at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, begins seeing patients through the Family Medicine Department this Friday, Dec. 4 While he is a general pediatrician who provides care to all children, Dr. Ban has a special interest in children Continue Reading
Tip Off Classic Basketball Tournament
Written on December 2, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at FHHS… Could you help us in getting the word out that we are hosting the 2nd annual Friday Harbor High School Basketball “Tip Off” Classic Tournament this Friday and Saturday. These will be the first games of the year for the Friday Harbor teams, but we will Continue Reading
The Pig War and More
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The author of a new book tells about the Pig War and 4 other strange tales of the US-Canadian border. Todd VanDerWerff writes for vox.com about a new book by Kevin Lippert… The United States and Canada have longstanding plans to invade one another. Now, whether those plans would actually work is another matter. And it’s clear that both Continue Reading
Nana’s Holiday House
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nana’s Holiday House is back. They’re next door to the Rumor Mill in the old Cotton Cotton Cotton location. Spread the word… they’re open every day after school from 3-5 and Weekends from 11-5. Any donations of new stuff can be dropped off during store hours or at San Juan Holistic Health (across from old medical Continue Reading
SJISD Superintendent’s Update
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJISD Superintendent’s Update December, 2015 Would you believe we are nearing the end of 2015? Only one more month to go and 2016 is here!! Where did the time go? In February, San Juan Island School District will recommend a Capital and Technology Levy to the voters. What I would like for you to know Continue Reading
Shoreline Master Program Update
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares this update on the SMP… As you may be aware, the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) went into effect in March 2014. The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) has been in the update process for the last few years and is currently out for public comment until December 8, 2015. Then it will Continue Reading
OPALCO Rate Increase
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Board Approves 2016 Budget and Rates – Expect a 5% increase in your power bill OPALCO’s Board of Directors has approved the 2016 budget with measures in place to keep our Co-op financially healthy, following two years of declining energy sales. Members’ bills will go up by an average of 5% beginning in January and a new Energy Continue Reading
FHES Fundraising
Written on November 30, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher shares this update on the FHES Fundraiser… Hi FHES Friends and Families! This is our big fundraiser this school year – instead of asking our kids to sell more stuff to our community, for things they probably don’t want or need, we are doing this social media fundraising campaign. #GivingTuesday actually starts Monday night Continue Reading
Kevin Ranker at The Bean Today
Written on November 30, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join me on Monday, November 30th from 4-5pm at The Bean Café in Friday Harbor for an open office hour. The Bean Café is located at 150B 1st Street in downtown Friday Harbor. I’ll be available to talk about whatever you’d like – from education, to the economy to transportation or just to say hello. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 30, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Look, sometimes a girl just likes to cuddle up in her jammies in the middle of the day, right? I’m Cici and I’m a good little dog. That’s what I’m told, anyway. All my friends at the animal shelter say so. My friend, Lisa Holt from San Juan Island Dog Training says so too. She’s Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Registration Now
Written on November 30, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Registration for Winter Quarter is going on now at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin Tuesday, January 5. Registration for Returning Students and New Advised Students is going on now. Open Enrollment starts Thursday, December 3. For students who want to step into a new career or upgrade their job skills, SVC’s Professional/Technical programs are aligned with Continue Reading
Caregiver Holiday Crafts Fair
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Medical center staff hosts holiday crafts fair for community this Friday Crafts, jewelry, baked goods and dog treats, as well as other handcrafted items, will be on sale to the community at the Caregiver Holiday Crafts Fair on Friday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Heritage Hallway upstairs at PeaceHealth Peace Continue Reading
Icy Roads
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue reminds everyone to slow down this winter. The roads on San Juan Island are icy and slick. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, multiple roll-over accidents occurred on our roads. Some of the vehicles ended up on their roofs! The roads are tricky and slippery this time of year so please Continue Reading
SJCT Holiday Festival 2015
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
One Place! One Time! ONCE this Season Help keep the San Juan Community Theatre thriving and enjoy a one-of-a kind evening at the same time! SJCT’s biggest party of the year, Holiday Festival 2015, is THIS Saturday, December 5 starting at 5 pm. This is a chance to gather with island friends and enjoy gourmet Continue Reading
Island Light Festival
Written on December 2, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
All islanders are invited! The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the upcoming Island Light Festival on December 4th. This year we are partnering with Brickworks, the Whale Museum, Island Rec, Animal Protection Society and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild. It will be a fun filled evening, starting with an Continue Reading
Al and Hilda
Written on December 2, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Historical Society shares their monthly History Column, with this entry on “Al and Hilda, Christmas 1957”… That is all we know about this photograph found in the museum collections. If you can identify Al and Hilda, won’t you please comment here or contact us directly? We can imagine that this couple may have been Continue Reading
New Pediatrician at PIMC
Written on December 2, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pediatrician joins Family Medicine Department at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Pediatrician Steven Ban, MD, a visiting specialist at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, begins seeing patients through the Family Medicine Department this Friday, Dec. 4 While he is a general pediatrician who provides care to all children, Dr. Ban has a special interest in children Continue Reading
Tip Off Classic Basketball Tournament
Written on December 2, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at FHHS… Could you help us in getting the word out that we are hosting the 2nd annual Friday Harbor High School Basketball “Tip Off” Classic Tournament this Friday and Saturday. These will be the first games of the year for the Friday Harbor teams, but we will Continue Reading
The Pig War and More
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The author of a new book tells about the Pig War and 4 other strange tales of the US-Canadian border. Todd VanDerWerff writes for vox.com about a new book by Kevin Lippert… The United States and Canada have longstanding plans to invade one another. Now, whether those plans would actually work is another matter. And it’s clear that both Continue Reading
Nana’s Holiday House
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nana’s Holiday House is back. They’re next door to the Rumor Mill in the old Cotton Cotton Cotton location. Spread the word… they’re open every day after school from 3-5 and Weekends from 11-5. Any donations of new stuff can be dropped off during store hours or at San Juan Holistic Health (across from old medical Continue Reading
SJISD Superintendent’s Update
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJISD Superintendent’s Update December, 2015 Would you believe we are nearing the end of 2015? Only one more month to go and 2016 is here!! Where did the time go? In February, San Juan Island School District will recommend a Capital and Technology Levy to the voters. What I would like for you to know Continue Reading
Shoreline Master Program Update
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares this update on the SMP… As you may be aware, the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) went into effect in March 2014. The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) has been in the update process for the last few years and is currently out for public comment until December 8, 2015. Then it will Continue Reading
OPALCO Rate Increase
Written on December 1, 2015 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Board Approves 2016 Budget and Rates – Expect a 5% increase in your power bill OPALCO’s Board of Directors has approved the 2016 budget with measures in place to keep our Co-op financially healthy, following two years of declining energy sales. Members’ bills will go up by an average of 5% beginning in January and a new Energy Continue Reading
FHES Fundraising
Written on November 30, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher shares this update on the FHES Fundraiser… Hi FHES Friends and Families! This is our big fundraiser this school year – instead of asking our kids to sell more stuff to our community, for things they probably don’t want or need, we are doing this social media fundraising campaign. #GivingTuesday actually starts Monday night Continue Reading
Kevin Ranker at The Bean Today
Written on November 30, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join me on Monday, November 30th from 4-5pm at The Bean Café in Friday Harbor for an open office hour. The Bean Café is located at 150B 1st Street in downtown Friday Harbor. I’ll be available to talk about whatever you’d like – from education, to the economy to transportation or just to say hello. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 30, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Look, sometimes a girl just likes to cuddle up in her jammies in the middle of the day, right? I’m Cici and I’m a good little dog. That’s what I’m told, anyway. All my friends at the animal shelter say so. My friend, Lisa Holt from San Juan Island Dog Training says so too. She’s Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Registration Now
Written on November 30, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Registration for Winter Quarter is going on now at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin Tuesday, January 5. Registration for Returning Students and New Advised Students is going on now. Open Enrollment starts Thursday, December 3. For students who want to step into a new career or upgrade their job skills, SVC’s Professional/Technical programs are aligned with Continue Reading