Topic: Around Here
Have Breakfast at the Fair
Written on August 12, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a heads up for you Fair Early Birds from Barbara Bevens, 4-H Leaders Council… The San Juan Ramblers Booth is back in business to serve all the early worker bees at the fair. It is under new management with a new menu to tickle your taste buds. This year Jim O Brian, Quartermaster (boat driver) on the Continue Reading
Bridging a Gap Between Eastern and Western Medicine
Written on August 12, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Vincent Shu of the Washington Institute of Natural Studies is collecting signatures on a petition to open a new facility at the old Inter-Island Medical Center building on Spring Street. Here are some of his notes about this… The issues to be addressed: Is complementary alternative medicine through the W.I.N.S. integrative Community Clinic an Continue Reading
La Authentica Mexicana
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new restaurant in town for Take-Out and Catering. It’s “La Authentica Mexicana” and it’s located over at Surina Business Park. They had a grand opening party last Thursday and then officially opened for business on Saturday. Currently they offer a different menu each day of the week (except Mondays when they’re closed): Tue Continue Reading
After the Day’s Fishing
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard sent over a cool photo with this note. Thanks Aaron!… Hi Tim. Here’s one that might work in the Update. It’s a picture of the New Oregon returning from a day of fishing, taken Saturday night from the end of the Friday Harbor breakwater. (I used a D610 with a 24-120mm Continue Reading
Blair Avenue Improvement Project
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
I recently popped in on our Town Administrator, Duncan Wilson, to ask about what’s happening up on Blair Avenue this summer, and the reason for all the construction and road closures. He shared what’s going on along with this cool graphic (which you can also see in the hallway to the public meeting room at Continue Reading
When Ferries are Cancelled
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Remember a couple weeks ago when Washington State Ferries cancelled the Sidney BC run so they could move the Chelan to the Kingston/Edmonds run for a couple days? Louise Dustrude shares this story of how some people were affected by that… How many people do you suppose were inconvenienced — or worse — when the Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Timmy arrived in Friday Harbor last week via Wings of Rescue, an organization based in California that relies on volunteer pilots to fly dogs from high-kill shelters to rescue organizations and shelters like our own to give them a much-needed second chance. Timmy came from Carson, California – emaciated, frightened and very uncertain of his Continue Reading
Fine Art Superintendent needs HELP!
Written on August 10, 2014 at 11:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fred Hall has just volunteered to run the Fine Art Display at the SJ County Fair this year. This Fair exhibit needs your help! Call Fred at 298-1180. The Fair is only a few days away and the Fine Art display desperately needs volunteers. If you are bringing in art please consider donating an hour Continue Reading
Sweet Tastes at the Food Preservation Booth
Written on August 10, 2014 at 10:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych shares this note about the Food Preservation Booth at the fair… The Pomona Grange Food Preservation booth will be a beehive of activity at this year’s Farm-tastic Fair. There will be People’s Choice – Jam and Jelly tastings daily at the Food Preservation booth from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Fairgoers are invited to Continue Reading
Island Rec Photo Contest
Written on August 9, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec Wants Your Photos – To celebrate 30 years of People, Parks, Programs, and Trails Island Rec will be displaying photos from previous programs, activities, and trails at their September 6 Anniversary Party during Movies in the Park. Bring us your best Island Rec photos from the last 30 years for all to enjoy Continue Reading
FHFF – AWIM and the Hands of Time
Written on August 9, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next Tuesday, August 12th, the Friday Harbor Film Festival presents “AWIM and the Hands of Time” for its Tuesday Night Films series at the Grange. This is a short film about the life and culture of the Awim people, who inhabit a remote area of Papua New Guinea in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. In 2008, Continue Reading
Planned Power Outage
Written on August 9, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Planned Power Outage: Shaw, Canoe & Crane Islands August 19th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Power will be off for all of Shaw, Canoe and Crane Islands from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19th while OPALCO conducts maintenance and inspection work in the Shaw Substation. Updates will be posted online at www.opalco.com Continue Reading
Wounded Warriors Ride
Written on August 8, 2014 at 12:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley of San Juan Island Fire & Rescue shares this note… Again this year, the Wounded Warrior Project will visit Friday Harbor as part of Soldier Ride Seattle this Saturday, August 9th. The cyclists will arrive in Friday Harbor on the 10:05 AM ferry and arrive at the Mullis Street Fire Station at 10:30 Continue Reading
Note from Ron Krebs
Written on August 8, 2014 at 12:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Ron Krebs who is running for Sheriff… My name is Ron Krebs. As your next Sheriff of San Juan County, there are a number of goals that I want to achieve. There are a number of issues that I believe directly affect the communities that we serve. My goals are as Continue Reading
Twelfth Night Starts at Wold Road Tonight
Written on August 8, 2014 at 10:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Helen at Island Stage Left. They’re opening tonight at their Wold Road Location (see dates & times below)… The cast and crew have just returned from a wonderfully successful tour of the other islands and a three week run at Roche Harbor. Here are some remarks from audience members who have Continue Reading
Get Ready for a Great SJC Fair!
Written on August 8, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some information about this year’s Fair sent over from Reve Shannon at the Fair office… Farm-tastic Fun is the name of the game at the San Juan County Fair, Wednesday, August 13 through Saturday, August 16, 2014. This community celebration located within walking distance of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Wash., is a Continue Reading
Have Breakfast at the Fair
Written on August 12, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a heads up for you Fair Early Birds from Barbara Bevens, 4-H Leaders Council… The San Juan Ramblers Booth is back in business to serve all the early worker bees at the fair. It is under new management with a new menu to tickle your taste buds. This year Jim O Brian, Quartermaster (boat driver) on the Continue Reading
Bridging a Gap Between Eastern and Western Medicine
Written on August 12, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Vincent Shu of the Washington Institute of Natural Studies is collecting signatures on a petition to open a new facility at the old Inter-Island Medical Center building on Spring Street. Here are some of his notes about this… The issues to be addressed: Is complementary alternative medicine through the W.I.N.S. integrative Community Clinic an Continue Reading
La Authentica Mexicana
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new restaurant in town for Take-Out and Catering. It’s “La Authentica Mexicana” and it’s located over at Surina Business Park. They had a grand opening party last Thursday and then officially opened for business on Saturday. Currently they offer a different menu each day of the week (except Mondays when they’re closed): Tue Continue Reading
After the Day’s Fishing
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard sent over a cool photo with this note. Thanks Aaron!… Hi Tim. Here’s one that might work in the Update. It’s a picture of the New Oregon returning from a day of fishing, taken Saturday night from the end of the Friday Harbor breakwater. (I used a D610 with a 24-120mm Continue Reading
Blair Avenue Improvement Project
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
I recently popped in on our Town Administrator, Duncan Wilson, to ask about what’s happening up on Blair Avenue this summer, and the reason for all the construction and road closures. He shared what’s going on along with this cool graphic (which you can also see in the hallway to the public meeting room at Continue Reading
When Ferries are Cancelled
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Remember a couple weeks ago when Washington State Ferries cancelled the Sidney BC run so they could move the Chelan to the Kingston/Edmonds run for a couple days? Louise Dustrude shares this story of how some people were affected by that… How many people do you suppose were inconvenienced — or worse — when the Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on August 11, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Timmy arrived in Friday Harbor last week via Wings of Rescue, an organization based in California that relies on volunteer pilots to fly dogs from high-kill shelters to rescue organizations and shelters like our own to give them a much-needed second chance. Timmy came from Carson, California – emaciated, frightened and very uncertain of his Continue Reading
Fine Art Superintendent needs HELP!
Written on August 10, 2014 at 11:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fred Hall has just volunteered to run the Fine Art Display at the SJ County Fair this year. This Fair exhibit needs your help! Call Fred at 298-1180. The Fair is only a few days away and the Fine Art display desperately needs volunteers. If you are bringing in art please consider donating an hour Continue Reading
Sweet Tastes at the Food Preservation Booth
Written on August 10, 2014 at 10:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych shares this note about the Food Preservation Booth at the fair… The Pomona Grange Food Preservation booth will be a beehive of activity at this year’s Farm-tastic Fair. There will be People’s Choice – Jam and Jelly tastings daily at the Food Preservation booth from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Fairgoers are invited to Continue Reading
Island Rec Photo Contest
Written on August 9, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec Wants Your Photos – To celebrate 30 years of People, Parks, Programs, and Trails Island Rec will be displaying photos from previous programs, activities, and trails at their September 6 Anniversary Party during Movies in the Park. Bring us your best Island Rec photos from the last 30 years for all to enjoy Continue Reading
FHFF – AWIM and the Hands of Time
Written on August 9, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next Tuesday, August 12th, the Friday Harbor Film Festival presents “AWIM and the Hands of Time” for its Tuesday Night Films series at the Grange. This is a short film about the life and culture of the Awim people, who inhabit a remote area of Papua New Guinea in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. In 2008, Continue Reading
Planned Power Outage
Written on August 9, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Planned Power Outage: Shaw, Canoe & Crane Islands August 19th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Power will be off for all of Shaw, Canoe and Crane Islands from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19th while OPALCO conducts maintenance and inspection work in the Shaw Substation. Updates will be posted online at www.opalco.com Continue Reading
Wounded Warriors Ride
Written on August 8, 2014 at 12:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley of San Juan Island Fire & Rescue shares this note… Again this year, the Wounded Warrior Project will visit Friday Harbor as part of Soldier Ride Seattle this Saturday, August 9th. The cyclists will arrive in Friday Harbor on the 10:05 AM ferry and arrive at the Mullis Street Fire Station at 10:30 Continue Reading
Note from Ron Krebs
Written on August 8, 2014 at 12:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Ron Krebs who is running for Sheriff… My name is Ron Krebs. As your next Sheriff of San Juan County, there are a number of goals that I want to achieve. There are a number of issues that I believe directly affect the communities that we serve. My goals are as Continue Reading
Twelfth Night Starts at Wold Road Tonight
Written on August 8, 2014 at 10:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Helen at Island Stage Left. They’re opening tonight at their Wold Road Location (see dates & times below)… The cast and crew have just returned from a wonderfully successful tour of the other islands and a three week run at Roche Harbor. Here are some remarks from audience members who have Continue Reading
Get Ready for a Great SJC Fair!
Written on August 8, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some information about this year’s Fair sent over from Reve Shannon at the Fair office… Farm-tastic Fun is the name of the game at the San Juan County Fair, Wednesday, August 13 through Saturday, August 16, 2014. This community celebration located within walking distance of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Wash., is a Continue Reading