Topic: Around Here
Last Ride
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Theresa Simendinger shares this photo and note with you… Last ride at the San Juan County Fair, 2015, Jade Cooper Yockers is off to college now! Good Luck Jade!
Mapping the San Juans Redux
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Maybe to see what the islands looked like more than one hundred years ago? Local Historian, Boyd Pratt, National Historic Park’s, Mike Vouri, and the Land Bank’s Doug McCutchen will be presenting a free three-part slideshow we are calling “Mapping The San Juan Islands” THIS Wednesday Continue Reading
You did it again! Thank you!
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Foundation was once again gratified by the amazing generosity of islanders last week at the 2015 San Juan County Fair when over $32,000 was donated to eight different projects featured in the matching program. This amount was raised in just the four days of the Fair! The Foundation, in turn, will match those Continue Reading
Island Rec – Movies in the Park 2015
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saturday evening movies in August and September, beginning at dusk in the Sunken Park Island Rec’s Free Movies in the Park series for 2015 starts August 22nd. The series begins with the 80’s classic movie Footloose, where newcomer Ren fights an uphill battle to bring illegal dancing and rock music to a small Midwestern town. Continue Reading
Jan Osborn
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Osborn, 69, of Friday Harbor, Washington, died August 15, 2015 in the ICU at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, Washington. Her niece, Deanna Osborn of Friday Harbor, was at her side. Jan had been flown off San Juan Island after experiencing breathing difficulties and a major coronary event. Jan was born on May 17, Continue Reading
Miles Says Thanks
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just want to thank the small handful of volunteers who helped out at this year’s Photography Department at the San Juan County Fair. We couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you to the volunteers who helped setup on Tuesday: Sharon Youngs. Glenda Pugerude, George Dodge, Ellen Lerner. Donna Dyer, Tsolo Dann, Jessie Continue Reading
Thank You from Island Writers
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Island Writers, Thank you for coming to the writing booth at the Fair: Island Writers, or The Written Word. Thank you to those who submitted writing entries for exhibit at the Fair. We couldn’t have done it without you! Please don’t hesitate to send in your work. You can do it anytime this year. Continue Reading
School District Seeks Comment
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
School District seeks public comment regarding online Odysseyware program San Juan Island School District is interested in public comment regarding a proposed curriculum platform called Odysseyware. The program can be found online at www.odysseyware.com. For individuals who cannot access the program online, a district computer will be available at the district office, 285 Blair Avenue, Continue Reading
Homes Arriving by Barge
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Three Home Trust Homes will be arriving by Barge on Aug 19th The San Juan Community Home Trust will soon be moving three homes to Phase 2 of Sun Rise at 473 Grover Street East in Friday Harbor. The homes are being delivered by barge by the Nickel Brothers, a NW house moving company, and Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month, it’s the Westcott Bay Trail. Meet Lee Taylor, Superintendent of San Juan Island National Historical Park, to learn about this lovely recent addition to the park. Meet and park at English Camp main parking lot. Distance: 3 miles round-trip Difficulty Rating: Moderate on wooded path No dogs Plan to rest at the Westcott Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Higgins, your “Man about Town” here, reporting from the animal shelter where I am currently working on my memoirs, “Cat Tales From Cattle Point”. In this expose’, I plan to relate the gripping stories of my experiences as a stray cat on San Juan Island… right up to the point where I was taken in, Continue Reading
Farewell to Liminal Currents
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special Evening Event for “LIMINAL CURRENTS : Exploration of an Empathic Umwelt” at IMA On Monday, August 17, we will have an evening farewell to the exhibit from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The public is welcome and those people who have needed or wanted an evening opening should attend. Bring your cameras. Shortly, you will see—New at Continue Reading
County Positions Open
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Trashion Fashion Show
Written on August 16, 2015 at 1:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What a great show we had on the last day of the Fair this year – the annual Trashion Fashion show was a hit! Check out these photos if you missed it. (or if you just want to see all the cool costumes again). All photos by Tim Dustrude, San Juan Update.
Opalco Member Survey On Rates And Funding Priorities
Written on August 16, 2015 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
As OPALCO leadership prepare for the 2016 budget and rate discussions, members are encouraged to give their feedback on rates and funding priorities through an online survey at www.opalco.com/survey. The survey is open until September 15th. In addition to soliciting member feedback on rate structure options, the survey addresses how OPALCO should fund incentives for Continue Reading
Mount Grant
Written on August 15, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
And It’s In Our Backyard! by Theresa Simendinger Bob Demar rode his motorcycle up to the top of Mount Grant one lovely Sunday afternoon, and I happened to be volunteering as a “summit docent.” As he parked his motorcycle, “What are you selling?” I smiled back “A mountain!“. After looking at the stunning view, Bob Continue Reading
Last Ride
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Theresa Simendinger shares this photo and note with you… Last ride at the San Juan County Fair, 2015, Jade Cooper Yockers is off to college now! Good Luck Jade!
Mapping the San Juans Redux
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Maybe to see what the islands looked like more than one hundred years ago? Local Historian, Boyd Pratt, National Historic Park’s, Mike Vouri, and the Land Bank’s Doug McCutchen will be presenting a free three-part slideshow we are calling “Mapping The San Juan Islands” THIS Wednesday Continue Reading
You did it again! Thank you!
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Foundation was once again gratified by the amazing generosity of islanders last week at the 2015 San Juan County Fair when over $32,000 was donated to eight different projects featured in the matching program. This amount was raised in just the four days of the Fair! The Foundation, in turn, will match those Continue Reading
Island Rec – Movies in the Park 2015
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saturday evening movies in August and September, beginning at dusk in the Sunken Park Island Rec’s Free Movies in the Park series for 2015 starts August 22nd. The series begins with the 80’s classic movie Footloose, where newcomer Ren fights an uphill battle to bring illegal dancing and rock music to a small Midwestern town. Continue Reading
Jan Osborn
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Osborn, 69, of Friday Harbor, Washington, died August 15, 2015 in the ICU at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, Washington. Her niece, Deanna Osborn of Friday Harbor, was at her side. Jan had been flown off San Juan Island after experiencing breathing difficulties and a major coronary event. Jan was born on May 17, Continue Reading
Miles Says Thanks
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just want to thank the small handful of volunteers who helped out at this year’s Photography Department at the San Juan County Fair. We couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you to the volunteers who helped setup on Tuesday: Sharon Youngs. Glenda Pugerude, George Dodge, Ellen Lerner. Donna Dyer, Tsolo Dann, Jessie Continue Reading
Thank You from Island Writers
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Island Writers, Thank you for coming to the writing booth at the Fair: Island Writers, or The Written Word. Thank you to those who submitted writing entries for exhibit at the Fair. We couldn’t have done it without you! Please don’t hesitate to send in your work. You can do it anytime this year. Continue Reading
School District Seeks Comment
Written on August 18, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
School District seeks public comment regarding online Odysseyware program San Juan Island School District is interested in public comment regarding a proposed curriculum platform called Odysseyware. The program can be found online at www.odysseyware.com. For individuals who cannot access the program online, a district computer will be available at the district office, 285 Blair Avenue, Continue Reading
Homes Arriving by Barge
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Three Home Trust Homes will be arriving by Barge on Aug 19th The San Juan Community Home Trust will soon be moving three homes to Phase 2 of Sun Rise at 473 Grover Street East in Friday Harbor. The homes are being delivered by barge by the Nickel Brothers, a NW house moving company, and Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month, it’s the Westcott Bay Trail. Meet Lee Taylor, Superintendent of San Juan Island National Historical Park, to learn about this lovely recent addition to the park. Meet and park at English Camp main parking lot. Distance: 3 miles round-trip Difficulty Rating: Moderate on wooded path No dogs Plan to rest at the Westcott Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Higgins, your “Man about Town” here, reporting from the animal shelter where I am currently working on my memoirs, “Cat Tales From Cattle Point”. In this expose’, I plan to relate the gripping stories of my experiences as a stray cat on San Juan Island… right up to the point where I was taken in, Continue Reading
Farewell to Liminal Currents
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special Evening Event for “LIMINAL CURRENTS : Exploration of an Empathic Umwelt” at IMA On Monday, August 17, we will have an evening farewell to the exhibit from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The public is welcome and those people who have needed or wanted an evening opening should attend. Bring your cameras. Shortly, you will see—New at Continue Reading
County Positions Open
Written on August 17, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Trashion Fashion Show
Written on August 16, 2015 at 1:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What a great show we had on the last day of the Fair this year – the annual Trashion Fashion show was a hit! Check out these photos if you missed it. (or if you just want to see all the cool costumes again). All photos by Tim Dustrude, San Juan Update.
Opalco Member Survey On Rates And Funding Priorities
Written on August 16, 2015 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
As OPALCO leadership prepare for the 2016 budget and rate discussions, members are encouraged to give their feedback on rates and funding priorities through an online survey at www.opalco.com/survey. The survey is open until September 15th. In addition to soliciting member feedback on rate structure options, the survey addresses how OPALCO should fund incentives for Continue Reading
Mount Grant
Written on August 15, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
And It’s In Our Backyard! by Theresa Simendinger Bob Demar rode his motorcycle up to the top of Mount Grant one lovely Sunday afternoon, and I happened to be volunteering as a “summit docent.” As he parked his motorcycle, “What are you selling?” I smiled back “A mountain!“. After looking at the stunning view, Bob Continue Reading