Topic: Around Here
Friday Morning “Fogbow”
Written on January 30, 2015 at 9:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a shot of sunlight on the fog over a calm Friday morning in Friday Harbor shot by Mike Martin. Thanks for sharing Mike!
Father Daughter Dance
Written on January 30, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tickets are on sale for Island Rec’s 10th Annual Father Daughter Dance – a special occasion for girls of all ages to get dressed up and spend quality time with their dads, granddads, or other male role-models. Treat your darling daughters to a special night out with music, dancing, and delicious appetizers & desserts! Girls Continue Reading
Opalco Rate Increase Examined
Written on January 29, 2015 at 9:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning in February, electric rates are going up. Residential members with average energy usage will see their OPALCO bill go up about $10/month. The rate increase is based on a number of factors, primarily making sure our revenue is adequate to meet budgeted expenses and covering the cost of upcoming submarine cable replacements over the Continue Reading
The Time Travelers
Written on January 29, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Time Travelers, Joe and Paula McHugh, Perform a Special, Free Event at the San Juan Island Library on Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm. The San Juan Island Library is pleased to present Green Fields of America, a night of music and traditional storytelling with The Time Travelers, Joe and Paula McHugh. The McHughs Continue Reading
Grange Says No to Moratorium
Written on January 29, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
At its January 7th, 2015 business meeting San Juan Island Grange #966 resolved to oppose the Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production. Even though the San Juan County Council has withdrawn the proposal, San Juan Island Grange #966 would like to make clear its position towards the regulation of marijuana production in San Juan County. The Continue Reading
Landscape in Asian Literature, a Community Ed Course
Written on January 29, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Unique Literature Class Offered At The San Juan Center Of Skagit Valley College. Wandering Among Mountains and River: Landscape In East Asian Literature. Join class leader, Catherine Barnhart, in this six week community education course exploring the theme of landscape in the literature of China, Japan and Korea and drawing connections with the mountain landscapes of Continue Reading
Written on January 29, 2015 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget, there’s still some trail building you can help out with for the Land Bank and the Trails Committee. Two this week are detailed below… Plant Salvage Friday, January 30th 1pm – 4pm Wear sturdy boots, gloves, and bring a shovel or other tools appropriate for loosening soil and gently removing plants (primarily snowberry, Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks presents: Jim Stegall
Written on January 28, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Jim Stegall who walked with a fellow legally-blind man from the top [of] Columbia, S.A., to the southern-most tip of Argentina. Using their white canes while leaving their sighted wives at home, they fulfilled a long-held dream. Hear Jim’s story of their travels, illustrated by maps and pictures. This presentation is sponsored by the Continue Reading
Government 101 with Duncan Wilson
Written on January 28, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know how local government works? Do you care? One way or another, we all have to interact with our local government agencies at some time. Here is your opportunity to learn how it all works. On Monday, February 9, 2015, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host Duncan Wilson, Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2015
Written on January 27, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 21st annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Tuesday February 10th, at the Community Theatre. The competition begins at 7 PM. Three student teams (FHMS 8th graders, FHHS freshmen/sophomores and FHHS juniors/seniors) go head to head with four local service group teams: Kiwanis, Soroptimists, Lions, and Rotary. The four-man teams will match wits to Continue Reading
Bunny Needs Your Help
Written on January 27, 2015 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Animal Shelter… Island resident and animal lover, Suzanne Bryner, was traveling through California during the holidays when she came across little Bunny wandering near the railroad tracks; cold, emaciated and frightened. She was traveling with her own dog, “Foxy”, who isn’t good with other dogs, so she had no choice Continue Reading
Fishing Derby ON
Written on January 26, 2015 at 11:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We had a scare earlier that the Fishing Derby was to be cancelled, but then this email came in from Roche Harbor saying it is back on. Here’s Debbie Sandwith with the news… YES ~ got the call tonight; WDFW will send press release out tomorrow morning, BUT, we got the call and the Roche Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on January 26, 2015 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley reports on this month’s Volunteer Firefighter… If you ask any little boy what he wants to be when he grows up, many times the answer will be, “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up!” As far back as Mike MacLellan remembers, he has always wanted to be a firefighter. When Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 26, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Me: Single Black Male, six years old. Libra, with Pisces Rising. Shy at first, but with patience and a few scratches under my chin I’m putty in your hands. Likes: Canned cat food, belly rubs, Temptations cat treats, a nice fluffy bed, the poetry of Robert Frost, most early Springsteen and anything by Marvin Gaye. Continue Reading
Patient’s Bill of Rights
Written on January 26, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s Board of Health adopted a revised Patient Bill of Rights at their regularly scheduled Board meeting December 19, 2014. The Patient Bill of Rights was generated to address concerns expressed by county residents regarding the delivery of health care services throughout San Juan County. The Board adopted the document after significant discussion Continue Reading
Niki Truesdale Medical Fund
Written on January 26, 2015 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
A medical fund has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank for Niki Truesdale, to help defray costs associated with her treatment for Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Niki has worked at the elementary school for thirteen years and helps students with reading and math. Contributions can be made to the “Niki Truesdale Medical Fund” at Continue Reading
Friday Morning “Fogbow”
Written on January 30, 2015 at 9:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a shot of sunlight on the fog over a calm Friday morning in Friday Harbor shot by Mike Martin. Thanks for sharing Mike!
Father Daughter Dance
Written on January 30, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tickets are on sale for Island Rec’s 10th Annual Father Daughter Dance – a special occasion for girls of all ages to get dressed up and spend quality time with their dads, granddads, or other male role-models. Treat your darling daughters to a special night out with music, dancing, and delicious appetizers & desserts! Girls Continue Reading
Opalco Rate Increase Examined
Written on January 29, 2015 at 9:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning in February, electric rates are going up. Residential members with average energy usage will see their OPALCO bill go up about $10/month. The rate increase is based on a number of factors, primarily making sure our revenue is adequate to meet budgeted expenses and covering the cost of upcoming submarine cable replacements over the Continue Reading
The Time Travelers
Written on January 29, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Time Travelers, Joe and Paula McHugh, Perform a Special, Free Event at the San Juan Island Library on Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm. The San Juan Island Library is pleased to present Green Fields of America, a night of music and traditional storytelling with The Time Travelers, Joe and Paula McHugh. The McHughs Continue Reading
Grange Says No to Moratorium
Written on January 29, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
At its January 7th, 2015 business meeting San Juan Island Grange #966 resolved to oppose the Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production. Even though the San Juan County Council has withdrawn the proposal, San Juan Island Grange #966 would like to make clear its position towards the regulation of marijuana production in San Juan County. The Continue Reading
Landscape in Asian Literature, a Community Ed Course
Written on January 29, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Unique Literature Class Offered At The San Juan Center Of Skagit Valley College. Wandering Among Mountains and River: Landscape In East Asian Literature. Join class leader, Catherine Barnhart, in this six week community education course exploring the theme of landscape in the literature of China, Japan and Korea and drawing connections with the mountain landscapes of Continue Reading
Written on January 29, 2015 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget, there’s still some trail building you can help out with for the Land Bank and the Trails Committee. Two this week are detailed below… Plant Salvage Friday, January 30th 1pm – 4pm Wear sturdy boots, gloves, and bring a shovel or other tools appropriate for loosening soil and gently removing plants (primarily snowberry, Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks presents: Jim Stegall
Written on January 28, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Jim Stegall who walked with a fellow legally-blind man from the top [of] Columbia, S.A., to the southern-most tip of Argentina. Using their white canes while leaving their sighted wives at home, they fulfilled a long-held dream. Hear Jim’s story of their travels, illustrated by maps and pictures. This presentation is sponsored by the Continue Reading
Government 101 with Duncan Wilson
Written on January 28, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know how local government works? Do you care? One way or another, we all have to interact with our local government agencies at some time. Here is your opportunity to learn how it all works. On Monday, February 9, 2015, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host Duncan Wilson, Continue Reading
Knowledge Bowl 2015
Written on January 27, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 21st annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Tuesday February 10th, at the Community Theatre. The competition begins at 7 PM. Three student teams (FHMS 8th graders, FHHS freshmen/sophomores and FHHS juniors/seniors) go head to head with four local service group teams: Kiwanis, Soroptimists, Lions, and Rotary. The four-man teams will match wits to Continue Reading
Bunny Needs Your Help
Written on January 27, 2015 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Animal Shelter… Island resident and animal lover, Suzanne Bryner, was traveling through California during the holidays when she came across little Bunny wandering near the railroad tracks; cold, emaciated and frightened. She was traveling with her own dog, “Foxy”, who isn’t good with other dogs, so she had no choice Continue Reading
Fishing Derby ON
Written on January 26, 2015 at 11:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We had a scare earlier that the Fishing Derby was to be cancelled, but then this email came in from Roche Harbor saying it is back on. Here’s Debbie Sandwith with the news… YES ~ got the call tonight; WDFW will send press release out tomorrow morning, BUT, we got the call and the Roche Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on January 26, 2015 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley reports on this month’s Volunteer Firefighter… If you ask any little boy what he wants to be when he grows up, many times the answer will be, “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up!” As far back as Mike MacLellan remembers, he has always wanted to be a firefighter. When Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 26, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Me: Single Black Male, six years old. Libra, with Pisces Rising. Shy at first, but with patience and a few scratches under my chin I’m putty in your hands. Likes: Canned cat food, belly rubs, Temptations cat treats, a nice fluffy bed, the poetry of Robert Frost, most early Springsteen and anything by Marvin Gaye. Continue Reading
Patient’s Bill of Rights
Written on January 26, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s Board of Health adopted a revised Patient Bill of Rights at their regularly scheduled Board meeting December 19, 2014. The Patient Bill of Rights was generated to address concerns expressed by county residents regarding the delivery of health care services throughout San Juan County. The Board adopted the document after significant discussion Continue Reading
Niki Truesdale Medical Fund
Written on January 26, 2015 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
A medical fund has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank for Niki Truesdale, to help defray costs associated with her treatment for Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Niki has worked at the elementary school for thirteen years and helps students with reading and math. Contributions can be made to the “Niki Truesdale Medical Fund” at Continue Reading