Topic: Around Here
Brown Island Beach Restoration
Written on September 4, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Collaborative Restoration Project Improves Local Beach for People and Fish A barge arrived on Brown Island in a recent downpour to unload heavy equipment and the removal of a large rock bulkhead along three adjacent residential waterfront properties was finally underway. “It all started a few years ago when I saw a newsletter from Friends Continue Reading
How Are We Doing?
Written on September 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A quarterly review of County finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley Second quarter 2015 I should have had this report done sooner. But what can I say? The County Fair happened, and I lost track of time. I love the County Fair. My addiction goes back to when my kids participated in 4-H, and Continue Reading
Burn Ban Modified to Moderate
Written on September 4, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels the Fire Marshal’s Office will modify the burn restriction as of September 1, 2015 for the unincorporated areas of San Juan County, to allow recreational burning only. Recreational fires smaller than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high Recreational fires are for cooking and pleasure, consisting Continue Reading
Important Notices to Town Drivers
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of notices from the Town of Friday Harbor… Town to Install New Signage for 4-Way Stop The intersection of Nichols Street and A Street will be converted from a 2-way stop to an all-way stop in the next week. This traffic revision is justified because of the intersection safety concerns which Continue Reading
“We Could Use Some Rain…”
Written on September 3, 2015 at 2:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You’ve probably heard it said many times during this very hot, very dry summer we’ve had: “We could sure use some rain”. Well be careful what you wish for. Andrea Kiernan-Ross shares a few photos from 1st Street during this morning’s downpour… Hi Tim, We had quite the morning here at the shops along First Continue Reading
Save Mount Grant – Campaign Update
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an Update from the San Juan Preservation Trust on the Campaign to Save Mount Grant… We Did It! With your help, we met the $500,000 challenge grant. Thanks to contributors from 467 households, we raised over $500,000 since March 1, the start of the challenge grant generously provided by Eliot and Tina Scull. They will Continue Reading
Green Thumbs Win Blue Ribbons
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
At their September 1 meeting, the San Juan Island Garden Club members recognized the Youth Division Blue Ribbon winners for their exceptional entries in the floral/horticultural exhibit at the County Fair. Pictured from left to right are Luma Smith, Reese Tangney, Jasmyn McEwen, Oliver McEwen, and Inga Harold. Luma’s entry was a sunflower; Reese’s entry Continue Reading
Catherine Eaton Skinner – Vestiges
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Ruth at WaterWorks about the next upcoming show… Catherine Eaton Skinner – Vestiges, runs from September 5, thru September 26 at WaterWorks Gallery. Catherine’s work often has a depth of layers that matches her need to let a work be beautiful, as well as spiritual. This show Vestiges, allows the artist to return Continue Reading
“Piano Potpourri” at SJCT September 5
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest pianist Kay Zavislak returns to Friday Harbor for a solo performance at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. Zavislak was featured in the Island’s popular Melodious Notes Over the Harbor chamber concert in March. Her “Piano Potpourri” concert will feature her favorite miniatures and masterworks for solo piano. The Continue Reading
Community Concussion Discussion
Written on September 2, 2015 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Article Submission from San Juan Island School District September 2, 2015 The San Juan Island School District and the sports community are in the process of improving procedures for concussions. The tragic effects among professional athletes have focused national media on concussions. Locally, the concern is the treatment of our children and addressing misconceptions about what Continue Reading
A Public Spirited Teacher
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for this month’s History Column, shared with you from the SJ Historical Society and Museum… San Juan Island owes much to Julia Frits Jensen (1885-1972). In the photograph on the left, Miss Julia Jane Frits is seen in her 1907 graduation portrait from Bellingham Normal School. An Orcas Island girl who came to Continue Reading
Final Night Music at SJCT September 3
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre closes its Night Music series this summer with performances by two island singer/songwriters on Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. Jesse Berube calls himself a “crafter of sound, turning heartfelt, easily identifiable experiences and lessons learned into powerful, well crafted, witty and sensual song.” A self-taught musician, he accompanies his vocals Continue Reading
Write Doe Bay: Unlock Your Story
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island is known for its rustic charm, world-class farm-to-table café and its annual music festival, Doe Bay Fest. For the past three years, something else has grown on the resort’s pristine 38-acres: an extraordinary artist/writing workshop. Participating artists range from the broadly published writer finishing a novel to someone looking Continue Reading
Island Rec – Movies in the Park, How to Train your Dragon
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Movies in the Park was rained out last weekend but looks like the sun will be shining by Saturday and there are still 4 weeks of Movies to go. For September 5th, we will be showing How to Train Your Dragon. The movie should begin at about 8:15 pm but come early for fun trivia, Continue Reading
Date Change for Salmon Derby
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a heads up from Debbie Sandwith about a change of date for the upcoming Roche Harbor Salmon Derby… With Respect and consideration for the 2016 Seattle Boat Show (Jan 29th – Feb 6th ) and the 2016 Super Bowl (Feb 7th) 2016 RH Derby Date: 13th Annual Roche Harbor Salmon Derby Classic on Jan 21-23, Continue Reading
A History Cruise of Griffin Bay
Written on September 1, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enjoy a sunset cruise on Griffin Bay and learn some history along the way from Captain Greg Hertel aboard The Bee, a classic Grand Banks trawler yacht. Captain Greg will delve into the history of Griffin Bay including the J. J. Theodore cannery, Old Argyle, Old Town at American Camp, Fish Creek and back into Continue Reading
Brown Island Beach Restoration
Written on September 4, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Collaborative Restoration Project Improves Local Beach for People and Fish A barge arrived on Brown Island in a recent downpour to unload heavy equipment and the removal of a large rock bulkhead along three adjacent residential waterfront properties was finally underway. “It all started a few years ago when I saw a newsletter from Friends Continue Reading
How Are We Doing?
Written on September 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A quarterly review of County finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley Second quarter 2015 I should have had this report done sooner. But what can I say? The County Fair happened, and I lost track of time. I love the County Fair. My addiction goes back to when my kids participated in 4-H, and Continue Reading
Burn Ban Modified to Moderate
Written on September 4, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels the Fire Marshal’s Office will modify the burn restriction as of September 1, 2015 for the unincorporated areas of San Juan County, to allow recreational burning only. Recreational fires smaller than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high Recreational fires are for cooking and pleasure, consisting Continue Reading
Important Notices to Town Drivers
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of notices from the Town of Friday Harbor… Town to Install New Signage for 4-Way Stop The intersection of Nichols Street and A Street will be converted from a 2-way stop to an all-way stop in the next week. This traffic revision is justified because of the intersection safety concerns which Continue Reading
“We Could Use Some Rain…”
Written on September 3, 2015 at 2:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You’ve probably heard it said many times during this very hot, very dry summer we’ve had: “We could sure use some rain”. Well be careful what you wish for. Andrea Kiernan-Ross shares a few photos from 1st Street during this morning’s downpour… Hi Tim, We had quite the morning here at the shops along First Continue Reading
Save Mount Grant – Campaign Update
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an Update from the San Juan Preservation Trust on the Campaign to Save Mount Grant… We Did It! With your help, we met the $500,000 challenge grant. Thanks to contributors from 467 households, we raised over $500,000 since March 1, the start of the challenge grant generously provided by Eliot and Tina Scull. They will Continue Reading
Green Thumbs Win Blue Ribbons
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
At their September 1 meeting, the San Juan Island Garden Club members recognized the Youth Division Blue Ribbon winners for their exceptional entries in the floral/horticultural exhibit at the County Fair. Pictured from left to right are Luma Smith, Reese Tangney, Jasmyn McEwen, Oliver McEwen, and Inga Harold. Luma’s entry was a sunflower; Reese’s entry Continue Reading
Catherine Eaton Skinner – Vestiges
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Ruth at WaterWorks about the next upcoming show… Catherine Eaton Skinner – Vestiges, runs from September 5, thru September 26 at WaterWorks Gallery. Catherine’s work often has a depth of layers that matches her need to let a work be beautiful, as well as spiritual. This show Vestiges, allows the artist to return Continue Reading
“Piano Potpourri” at SJCT September 5
Written on September 3, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest pianist Kay Zavislak returns to Friday Harbor for a solo performance at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. Zavislak was featured in the Island’s popular Melodious Notes Over the Harbor chamber concert in March. Her “Piano Potpourri” concert will feature her favorite miniatures and masterworks for solo piano. The Continue Reading
Community Concussion Discussion
Written on September 2, 2015 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Article Submission from San Juan Island School District September 2, 2015 The San Juan Island School District and the sports community are in the process of improving procedures for concussions. The tragic effects among professional athletes have focused national media on concussions. Locally, the concern is the treatment of our children and addressing misconceptions about what Continue Reading
A Public Spirited Teacher
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for this month’s History Column, shared with you from the SJ Historical Society and Museum… San Juan Island owes much to Julia Frits Jensen (1885-1972). In the photograph on the left, Miss Julia Jane Frits is seen in her 1907 graduation portrait from Bellingham Normal School. An Orcas Island girl who came to Continue Reading
Final Night Music at SJCT September 3
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre closes its Night Music series this summer with performances by two island singer/songwriters on Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. Jesse Berube calls himself a “crafter of sound, turning heartfelt, easily identifiable experiences and lessons learned into powerful, well crafted, witty and sensual song.” A self-taught musician, he accompanies his vocals Continue Reading
Write Doe Bay: Unlock Your Story
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island is known for its rustic charm, world-class farm-to-table café and its annual music festival, Doe Bay Fest. For the past three years, something else has grown on the resort’s pristine 38-acres: an extraordinary artist/writing workshop. Participating artists range from the broadly published writer finishing a novel to someone looking Continue Reading
Island Rec – Movies in the Park, How to Train your Dragon
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Movies in the Park was rained out last weekend but looks like the sun will be shining by Saturday and there are still 4 weeks of Movies to go. For September 5th, we will be showing How to Train Your Dragon. The movie should begin at about 8:15 pm but come early for fun trivia, Continue Reading
Date Change for Salmon Derby
Written on September 2, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a heads up from Debbie Sandwith about a change of date for the upcoming Roche Harbor Salmon Derby… With Respect and consideration for the 2016 Seattle Boat Show (Jan 29th – Feb 6th ) and the 2016 Super Bowl (Feb 7th) 2016 RH Derby Date: 13th Annual Roche Harbor Salmon Derby Classic on Jan 21-23, Continue Reading
A History Cruise of Griffin Bay
Written on September 1, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Enjoy a sunset cruise on Griffin Bay and learn some history along the way from Captain Greg Hertel aboard The Bee, a classic Grand Banks trawler yacht. Captain Greg will delve into the history of Griffin Bay including the J. J. Theodore cannery, Old Argyle, Old Town at American Camp, Fish Creek and back into Continue Reading