Topic: Around Here
New Sign for Chamber
Written on May 30, 2015 at 9:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Chamber of Commerce recently put up a new sign. That’s Dave Rand of The Sign Company up top with his helper below installing the brand new sign on Thursday last week. The Chamber is sprucing up the interior of their location as well and hopes to have it all completed before the end of June. Continue Reading
FHHS ORCA Bowl Regional winners compete at “Nationals”
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Each year, high school students from Washington State come together to compete at the Orca Bowl, Washington’s regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. According to its website, “Orca Bowl challenges and recognizes Washington State’s high school students’ knowledge of the world’s oceans. During the daylong competition, hosted at the University of Washington Seattle Continue Reading
Open House for Sally and Maddie
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec’s Board of Commissioners invites you to visit with Island Rec’s, outgoing Director Sally Thomsen and newly appointed Interim Director, Maddie Ovenell. The open house will be held on Wednesday, June 3 from 4:00 to 6:30pm at Island Rec’s office at 580 Guard Street. Light refreshments will be served. Thomsen has been at the Continue Reading
James Benson Rogers, Jr.
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
James Benson Rogers, Jr. – May 28, 1938 to December 22, 2014 James B. Rogers, Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California and passed away in Bellingham, Washington after an extended illness. He was a long-time resident and business man on Orcas Island and in Friday Harbor, Washington. Jim graduated from Los Angeles High School Continue Reading
Barlow’s Story
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Barlow. Some of you have probably met me walking around town with my owner, Lori Stokes or at the dog park. I’m what you might call a walking “happy ending story” – thanks to my friends at The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor and a lot of other nice folks I’ve Continue Reading
Evaluators Needed for Community Projects
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Service-Learning Projects class at Friday Harbor High School is a chance for juniors to explore their passions and strengths by designing a project with a community partner that addresses a need in the community. By designing and completing a meaningful project it is hoped that students will leave a lasting legacy for the Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Sheila Harley with this month’s Volunteer Firefighter… Harry is one of the oldest fire fighters in the San Juan Island Fire Rescue organization. He joined the District about 20 years ago and at age 65, he is still going strong! He earned a Masters degree from Antioch West University at San Francisco in clinical psychology Continue Reading
Real Estate Update
Written on May 28, 2015 at 10:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from Merri Ann Simonson… General Costs To Buy, Sell Or Build Cost of construction, selling and buying real estate in the islands has continued to increase based the requirements to meet the current regulations and overall material and service cost increases. One could say that it costs more and takes longer to Continue Reading
Islands Energy Fair
Written on May 28, 2015 at 11:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the Islands Energy Fair this Saturday at Mullis Center. Click to enlarge the poster below for more info.
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds: FROZEN
Written on May 28, 2015 at 11:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let it go, LET IT GO!.. and head on over to the Fairgrounds for FROZEN this Friday! Time: 9:30pm, Parking and Concessions open at 8:30 pm. Admission: $5/person, Family of 5/$20, Age 5 and Under FREE. Plot: When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her Continue Reading
Theatre Update
Written on May 28, 2015 at 11:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan at the Community Theatre shares this little update… San Juan Community Theatre’s Readers Theatre production of A Delicate Balance will now take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gubelman Theatre. The Theatre is working on a water leak and has had to turn the water off in the Continue Reading
Sharon Marie Maya
Written on May 28, 2015 at 8:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sharon Marie Maya – November 27, 1945 – May 15, 2015 Sharon was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Whiting and Munster Indiana. She was the daughter of deceased parents Stanley and Mary Shatuck. Sharon met her husband at Hammond High School in Hammond Indiana in January, 1961. Her husband John remembers it took Continue Reading
FHMS ROV Team Wins Competition
Written on May 27, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Middle School ROV Team Oceanus Explorations wins MATE Competition The Friday Harbor Middle School ROV Club competed at the MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) Pacific Northwest Regional Competition near Seattle on Saturday, May 09, 2015. They came home victorious having won the Scout Class competition. For the second year in a row, Matthew Continue Reading
Energy and Carbon Footprint Perspectives for San Juan County
Written on May 27, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Vince Dauciunas and Jay Kimball for a discussion on local Carbon Footprint and energy use patterns in San Juan County. What are we doing and what more can we do to reduce our impacts and be more efficient? Vince Dauciunas is a member of OPALCO’s Board of Directors. His career included 30 years of Continue Reading
Flea & Craft Market at the Fairgrounds
Written on May 27, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
What better time to clean out your closet or garage than springtime? When you’ve gathered up all your treasures, haul ‘em over to the Fairgrounds for our Spring Flea & Craft Market! This is not limited to your hand-me-down goods (as you know, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!); crafters, jewelers, and artisans are Continue Reading
Mount Grant Kick Off
Written on May 27, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mount Grant Kick Off Saturday, May 30, Noon to 4 pm at Mount Grant Preserve on West Valley Road. Music, food and naturalist-guided walks. Parking is very limited. Take the free shuttle leaving from the Courthouse every 30 minutes starting at noon! For more information, visit sjpt.org.
New Sign for Chamber
Written on May 30, 2015 at 9:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Chamber of Commerce recently put up a new sign. That’s Dave Rand of The Sign Company up top with his helper below installing the brand new sign on Thursday last week. The Chamber is sprucing up the interior of their location as well and hopes to have it all completed before the end of June. Continue Reading
FHHS ORCA Bowl Regional winners compete at “Nationals”
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Each year, high school students from Washington State come together to compete at the Orca Bowl, Washington’s regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. According to its website, “Orca Bowl challenges and recognizes Washington State’s high school students’ knowledge of the world’s oceans. During the daylong competition, hosted at the University of Washington Seattle Continue Reading
Open House for Sally and Maddie
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec’s Board of Commissioners invites you to visit with Island Rec’s, outgoing Director Sally Thomsen and newly appointed Interim Director, Maddie Ovenell. The open house will be held on Wednesday, June 3 from 4:00 to 6:30pm at Island Rec’s office at 580 Guard Street. Light refreshments will be served. Thomsen has been at the Continue Reading
James Benson Rogers, Jr.
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
James Benson Rogers, Jr. – May 28, 1938 to December 22, 2014 James B. Rogers, Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California and passed away in Bellingham, Washington after an extended illness. He was a long-time resident and business man on Orcas Island and in Friday Harbor, Washington. Jim graduated from Los Angeles High School Continue Reading
Barlow’s Story
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Barlow. Some of you have probably met me walking around town with my owner, Lori Stokes or at the dog park. I’m what you might call a walking “happy ending story” – thanks to my friends at The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor and a lot of other nice folks I’ve Continue Reading
Evaluators Needed for Community Projects
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Service-Learning Projects class at Friday Harbor High School is a chance for juniors to explore their passions and strengths by designing a project with a community partner that addresses a need in the community. By designing and completing a meaningful project it is hoped that students will leave a lasting legacy for the Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on May 29, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Sheila Harley with this month’s Volunteer Firefighter… Harry is one of the oldest fire fighters in the San Juan Island Fire Rescue organization. He joined the District about 20 years ago and at age 65, he is still going strong! He earned a Masters degree from Antioch West University at San Francisco in clinical psychology Continue Reading
Real Estate Update
Written on May 28, 2015 at 10:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from Merri Ann Simonson… General Costs To Buy, Sell Or Build Cost of construction, selling and buying real estate in the islands has continued to increase based the requirements to meet the current regulations and overall material and service cost increases. One could say that it costs more and takes longer to Continue Reading
Islands Energy Fair
Written on May 28, 2015 at 11:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the Islands Energy Fair this Saturday at Mullis Center. Click to enlarge the poster below for more info.
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds: FROZEN
Written on May 28, 2015 at 11:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let it go, LET IT GO!.. and head on over to the Fairgrounds for FROZEN this Friday! Time: 9:30pm, Parking and Concessions open at 8:30 pm. Admission: $5/person, Family of 5/$20, Age 5 and Under FREE. Plot: When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her Continue Reading
Theatre Update
Written on May 28, 2015 at 11:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan at the Community Theatre shares this little update… San Juan Community Theatre’s Readers Theatre production of A Delicate Balance will now take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gubelman Theatre. The Theatre is working on a water leak and has had to turn the water off in the Continue Reading
Sharon Marie Maya
Written on May 28, 2015 at 8:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sharon Marie Maya – November 27, 1945 – May 15, 2015 Sharon was born in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Whiting and Munster Indiana. She was the daughter of deceased parents Stanley and Mary Shatuck. Sharon met her husband at Hammond High School in Hammond Indiana in January, 1961. Her husband John remembers it took Continue Reading
FHMS ROV Team Wins Competition
Written on May 27, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Middle School ROV Team Oceanus Explorations wins MATE Competition The Friday Harbor Middle School ROV Club competed at the MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) Pacific Northwest Regional Competition near Seattle on Saturday, May 09, 2015. They came home victorious having won the Scout Class competition. For the second year in a row, Matthew Continue Reading
Energy and Carbon Footprint Perspectives for San Juan County
Written on May 27, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Vince Dauciunas and Jay Kimball for a discussion on local Carbon Footprint and energy use patterns in San Juan County. What are we doing and what more can we do to reduce our impacts and be more efficient? Vince Dauciunas is a member of OPALCO’s Board of Directors. His career included 30 years of Continue Reading
Flea & Craft Market at the Fairgrounds
Written on May 27, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
What better time to clean out your closet or garage than springtime? When you’ve gathered up all your treasures, haul ‘em over to the Fairgrounds for our Spring Flea & Craft Market! This is not limited to your hand-me-down goods (as you know, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!); crafters, jewelers, and artisans are Continue Reading
Mount Grant Kick Off
Written on May 27, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mount Grant Kick Off Saturday, May 30, Noon to 4 pm at Mount Grant Preserve on West Valley Road. Music, food and naturalist-guided walks. Parking is very limited. Take the free shuttle leaving from the Courthouse every 30 minutes starting at noon! For more information, visit sjpt.org.