Topic: Around Here
Board and Commission Vacancies
Written on January 5, 2015 at 10:17 pm, 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
Opalco Rates to Increase
Written on January 5, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Submarine Cables & Revenue Shortfall Drive Rates Up OPALCO leadership has approved a new rate structure and 2015 budget that include rate increases for all members. There is no getting around it: we are facing expensive submarine cable replacements beginning in 2015 and continuing for the foreseeable future. In addition, we have to make up Continue Reading
IMA Letter
Written on January 5, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter to the community from Emily Reed Geyman about the new art museum… The Islands Museum of Art on Spring Street in Friday Harbor is a significant new landmark in the cultural life of our islands thanks to the generosity of individuals and the hard work of many many volunteers. The museum’s architecture Continue Reading
Call for Photographers
Written on January 5, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The animal shelter is looking for a volunteer with experience photographing pets for a new public relations campaign. If you are good with a camera, are creative and have some time to spare, call Jan Murphy at the animal shelter at 378-2158.
Fish for Teeth
Written on January 5, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Tooth Mobile is coming back to the Mullis Center, on Friday, Jaunuary 23rd and Saturday, January 24th. Fish For Teeth is sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be downloaded from our website at fishforteeth.com and dropped off at the Health Department or Continue Reading
How to Be a Good Neighbor
Written on January 5, 2015 at 4:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alison Longley shares some neighborly thoughts… How to be a Good Neighbor A number of events occurring on our islands as I was reading “Six Degrees” by Mark Lynas has me thinking – how can we be a better community in this new year and beyond? Here are a few thoughts: Remember the Jazz Festival? Continue Reading
Start Your New Year with Trails
Written on January 4, 2015 at 11:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Eileen Drath of the Trails Committee wanted to make sure you heard – here she is with a reminder about their changed meeting times… Hey everybody – We are trying something new! We are changing our time so perhaps YOU can join us at our meeting. The new time is Tuesday, January 6 at noon. Continue Reading
Officials to be Sworn into Office
Written on January 4, 2015 at 1:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
County Officials to be Sworn into Office Monday, January 5 Newly elected and re-elected San Juan County Officials will be sworn into office at 1:00 P.M. Monday afternoon at the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor. Sheriff Ron Krebs, Treasurer Rhonda Pederson, and Assessor John Kulseth will be sworn to their first terms in office. Re-elected Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday Film Series
Written on January 3, 2015 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Filmed on 5 continents and in 12 countries, ‘Following The Ninth’ is the story of four people whose lives have been transformed, repaired and healed by the message in Beethoven’s 9th symphony: Alle Menschen werden Bruder (All People Are Connected). At Tienanmen Square in 1989, students played the 9th over loudspeakers as the army came Continue Reading
Audition on Sunday
Written on January 3, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Audition Sunday, January 4 San Juan Community Theatre is casting actors to participate in the new Play Development Project. Meet with directors and writers in the Gubelman Theatre THIS Sunday, January 4 at 6:30 pm and support our Island Playwrights and the annual Playwrights Festival. For more information, contact Festival administrator Julie Laidlaw at jeztjulz Continue Reading
New Year’s Day Bikers
Written on January 2, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s John Stimpson with a note about this year’s Commitment Ride… Dear fellow San Juan Cyclists, Given the crisp cold air and frosty roads 31 brave souls ventured into town for our annual commitment ride. Good conversation, food and drink were consumed after a spin around pear point. Some riders even ventured out to Cape Continue Reading
OMWBE Certification Workshop offered through the EDC
Written on January 2, 2015 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (OMWBE), in partnership with the San Juan County Economic Development Council will offer their OMWBE Certification Workshop on Wednesday, January 14th, from 9 a.m. until noon at the San Juan Island Library, and videoconferenced at both the Lopez Library and the Orcas Island Library. The OMWBE Certification Continue Reading
Holiday Lights
Written on January 1, 2015 at 9:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just in case you haven’t seen enough holiday lights, here are a few more as we say goodbye the holiday season and welcome the new year. There are many more out there – these are just a few outstanding ones that I had time to get out and photograph this year. Happy New Year and Continue Reading
Downriggers Offering Whole 30 Menu
Written on December 31, 2014 at 9:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have seen The Studio’s ad for their January Fitness program, which includes the option to purchase whole complete meals which follow the program’s guidelines. Well I just heard from Debbie at Downriggers that they are offering the menu to the community as well. Here’s Debbie with more… We are offering Paleo dinners based Continue Reading
New Southern Resident Orca Calf
Written on December 30, 2014 at 6:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Great news, and a great way to ring in the New Year! It’s confirmed… the Southern Residents have a new member. A calf probably belonging to J-16 “Slick”. The photo above was shot by Miles Ritter on August 6, 2013. Check out more of Miles’ work on his Flickr page.
Friday Harbor from the Air
Written on December 30, 2014 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an awesome photo of Friday Harbor that Chris Teren of Teren Photography shot from his airplane on Sunday. Thanks for sharing Chris!
Board and Commission Vacancies
Written on January 5, 2015 at 10:17 pm, 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
Opalco Rates to Increase
Written on January 5, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Submarine Cables & Revenue Shortfall Drive Rates Up OPALCO leadership has approved a new rate structure and 2015 budget that include rate increases for all members. There is no getting around it: we are facing expensive submarine cable replacements beginning in 2015 and continuing for the foreseeable future. In addition, we have to make up Continue Reading
IMA Letter
Written on January 5, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter to the community from Emily Reed Geyman about the new art museum… The Islands Museum of Art on Spring Street in Friday Harbor is a significant new landmark in the cultural life of our islands thanks to the generosity of individuals and the hard work of many many volunteers. The museum’s architecture Continue Reading
Call for Photographers
Written on January 5, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The animal shelter is looking for a volunteer with experience photographing pets for a new public relations campaign. If you are good with a camera, are creative and have some time to spare, call Jan Murphy at the animal shelter at 378-2158.
Fish for Teeth
Written on January 5, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Tooth Mobile is coming back to the Mullis Center, on Friday, Jaunuary 23rd and Saturday, January 24th. Fish For Teeth is sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be downloaded from our website at fishforteeth.com and dropped off at the Health Department or Continue Reading
How to Be a Good Neighbor
Written on January 5, 2015 at 4:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alison Longley shares some neighborly thoughts… How to be a Good Neighbor A number of events occurring on our islands as I was reading “Six Degrees” by Mark Lynas has me thinking – how can we be a better community in this new year and beyond? Here are a few thoughts: Remember the Jazz Festival? Continue Reading
Start Your New Year with Trails
Written on January 4, 2015 at 11:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Eileen Drath of the Trails Committee wanted to make sure you heard – here she is with a reminder about their changed meeting times… Hey everybody – We are trying something new! We are changing our time so perhaps YOU can join us at our meeting. The new time is Tuesday, January 6 at noon. Continue Reading
Officials to be Sworn into Office
Written on January 4, 2015 at 1:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
County Officials to be Sworn into Office Monday, January 5 Newly elected and re-elected San Juan County Officials will be sworn into office at 1:00 P.M. Monday afternoon at the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor. Sheriff Ron Krebs, Treasurer Rhonda Pederson, and Assessor John Kulseth will be sworn to their first terms in office. Re-elected Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday Film Series
Written on January 3, 2015 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Filmed on 5 continents and in 12 countries, ‘Following The Ninth’ is the story of four people whose lives have been transformed, repaired and healed by the message in Beethoven’s 9th symphony: Alle Menschen werden Bruder (All People Are Connected). At Tienanmen Square in 1989, students played the 9th over loudspeakers as the army came Continue Reading
Audition on Sunday
Written on January 3, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Audition Sunday, January 4 San Juan Community Theatre is casting actors to participate in the new Play Development Project. Meet with directors and writers in the Gubelman Theatre THIS Sunday, January 4 at 6:30 pm and support our Island Playwrights and the annual Playwrights Festival. For more information, contact Festival administrator Julie Laidlaw at jeztjulz Continue Reading
New Year’s Day Bikers
Written on January 2, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s John Stimpson with a note about this year’s Commitment Ride… Dear fellow San Juan Cyclists, Given the crisp cold air and frosty roads 31 brave souls ventured into town for our annual commitment ride. Good conversation, food and drink were consumed after a spin around pear point. Some riders even ventured out to Cape Continue Reading
OMWBE Certification Workshop offered through the EDC
Written on January 2, 2015 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises (OMWBE), in partnership with the San Juan County Economic Development Council will offer their OMWBE Certification Workshop on Wednesday, January 14th, from 9 a.m. until noon at the San Juan Island Library, and videoconferenced at both the Lopez Library and the Orcas Island Library. The OMWBE Certification Continue Reading
Holiday Lights
Written on January 1, 2015 at 9:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just in case you haven’t seen enough holiday lights, here are a few more as we say goodbye the holiday season and welcome the new year. There are many more out there – these are just a few outstanding ones that I had time to get out and photograph this year. Happy New Year and Continue Reading
Downriggers Offering Whole 30 Menu
Written on December 31, 2014 at 9:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have seen The Studio’s ad for their January Fitness program, which includes the option to purchase whole complete meals which follow the program’s guidelines. Well I just heard from Debbie at Downriggers that they are offering the menu to the community as well. Here’s Debbie with more… We are offering Paleo dinners based Continue Reading
New Southern Resident Orca Calf
Written on December 30, 2014 at 6:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Great news, and a great way to ring in the New Year! It’s confirmed… the Southern Residents have a new member. A calf probably belonging to J-16 “Slick”. The photo above was shot by Miles Ritter on August 6, 2013. Check out more of Miles’ work on his Flickr page.
Friday Harbor from the Air
Written on December 30, 2014 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an awesome photo of Friday Harbor that Chris Teren of Teren Photography shot from his airplane on Sunday. Thanks for sharing Chris!