Topic: Around Here
7 to be Honored for Environmental Stewardship
Written on June 16, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seven to be honored for environmental stewardship Seven Good Steward awards will be presented to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship on Saturday, June 21 at the Orcas Island Solstice Celebration. At 11 a.m., winners will be presented with a “Finee” award—a glazed ceramic salmon made by Crow Valley Pottery—at the Continue Reading
Park Historian to Give Talk on 100th Anniversary of World War One
Written on June 16, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
On the morning of June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary was assassinated along with his wife in Sarajevo, Bosnia, triggering World War I, a catastrophe that killed 15 million people and destroyed three empires. Learn how diplomacy failed that summer and the result in “August 1914: The Year Diplomacy Continue Reading
Lopez Hazardous Waste Round-Up June 21
Written on June 16, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s final Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up of 2014 will be held on Lopez on June 21 from 11: am to 2:00 pm at the County shop lot next to the Lopez Island Dump. Signs will be posted by the entrance off Fisherman Bay Road. Household and business hazardous (or moderate risk) waste will Continue Reading
Current Use Farm and Agriculture Taxation Program
Written on June 16, 2014 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 concludes its 2014 Spring Lecture Series with a program on the Current Use Farm and Agriculture Taxation Program on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7:00 pm, preceded by a potluck at 6:00 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Everything you wanted Continue Reading
County Parks Celebrates Odlin Park Project Completion
Written on June 15, 2014 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Parks celebrated the completion of Odlin Park renovation projects that spanned more than a decade with an event titled “Rediscover Odlin” last Wednesday at the park on Lopez Island. The weather cooperated, providing a perfect sunny afternoon for the more than sixty park supporters and officials who attended and enjoyed music by Kate Czaja Continue Reading
OPALCO Improves Grid Control Network
Written on June 15, 2014 at 11:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Adds 700 Mhz Licensed Frequency to Grid Control Network On Friday, OPALCO announced the purchase of a partitioned portion of the Vulcan Wireless LLC 700 MHz FCC license to add to the OPALCO grid control network, as well as a collaboration agreement with Vulcan Wireless to learn from the Co-op’s deployment for the benefit Continue Reading
Stillpoint Grads
Written on June 14, 2014 at 1:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Stillpoint School’s Class of 2014! On June 10, 2014, 6th graders Danica Islam, Jersie Angel, and Caeden O’Prussack earned their diplomas and graduated from Stillpoint School. The Graduation and Promotion Ceremony was followed by an outdoor reception. Stillpoint’s 2014 Graduates have left a lasting legacy with many wonderful memories, and will be missed Continue Reading
Everyday Hero Award for Conni
Written on June 13, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a good news announcement from the Kiwanis Club… The Kiwanis Club is happy to announce that their annual Everyday Hero Award has been awarded to Ms. Conni Goff who volunteers tirelessly at Friday Harbor Elementary School for 40 hours per week. This is her 51st year of teaching and volunteering in the classroom and Continue Reading
Story Poles
Written on June 13, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story has been updated since it was first published: (see below) Have you seen those new structures the Port put up down at Spring Street Landing where Downriggers was? They’re called Story Poles, and they simulate the size and shape of the new building which is proposed to be built in Downriggers’ place. They Continue Reading
It’s Crunch Time!
Written on June 13, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
A new island company launched with a splash in Friday Harbor at the Whale Museum on Tuesday. Whale Tale Cookies makes treats for kids with an educational twist. Each package of whale tail shaped cookies contains a trading card with a fun photo by a local photographer of an orca whale engaged in one of Continue Reading
Islanders Bank Shred Event
Written on June 13, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today, the Islander’s Bank Friday Harbor Branch is providing a free Shred Event in the bank’s parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until the shred truck is full. This is a great chance for islanders to get their paper documents destroyed for free from the bank’s secure vendor, Recall. Islander’s Bank – Continue Reading
Art Show and Opening
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gallery 9 is pleased to have Orcas Island artist James Hardman show his new original watercolors from June 14- July 13, with the Opening this Saturday, June 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Gallery 9 – 60 First Street, Friday Harbor.
Sheriff Takes Delivery of New Public Safety Boat
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has officially taken delivery of the Sentinel, a new 38’ X 12’ Munson catamaran equipped as a patrol/rescue and fire-fighting boat. The new craft is equipped with a pump capable of directing 1500 gallons of water per minute on marine, marina or waterfront fires and serving as a floating Continue Reading
Garden Tour is this Weekend
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget this on Saturday – the 2014 Garden Tour… WSU Master Gardeners, Garden Club and Horticultural Society members are gearing up to show guests three wonderful San Juan island gardens on display on Saturday June 14. Tickets at $15 per person ($6.00 for children 12 and under) are on sale now at Ace Hardware, Continue Reading
Triathlon and Marathon Volunteers Needed
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Marathon at Lakedale Resort and it’s sister events (half marathon and 10K) will join the Three Lakes Triathlon creating the Three Lakes Sports Weekend on June 21st and 22nd. Purple & Gold Club, beneficiary of proceeds from the events, is coordinating volunteers for shifts on both days and invites you to participate. Continue Reading
Soccer Signups
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from SJ Soccer President, Travis Ayers… Hello Soccer Fans, This Sunday, June 15th at midnight, the lowest soccer fees disappear! Please sign up before then at www.islandsoccer.org. The following additional fees kick in after this weekend: U6 $10 U8-U10 $25 U11 and up $50 Let me know if you have any questions Continue Reading
7 to be Honored for Environmental Stewardship
Written on June 16, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seven to be honored for environmental stewardship Seven Good Steward awards will be presented to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship on Saturday, June 21 at the Orcas Island Solstice Celebration. At 11 a.m., winners will be presented with a “Finee” award—a glazed ceramic salmon made by Crow Valley Pottery—at the Continue Reading
Park Historian to Give Talk on 100th Anniversary of World War One
Written on June 16, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
On the morning of June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary was assassinated along with his wife in Sarajevo, Bosnia, triggering World War I, a catastrophe that killed 15 million people and destroyed three empires. Learn how diplomacy failed that summer and the result in “August 1914: The Year Diplomacy Continue Reading
Lopez Hazardous Waste Round-Up June 21
Written on June 16, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s final Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up of 2014 will be held on Lopez on June 21 from 11: am to 2:00 pm at the County shop lot next to the Lopez Island Dump. Signs will be posted by the entrance off Fisherman Bay Road. Household and business hazardous (or moderate risk) waste will Continue Reading
Current Use Farm and Agriculture Taxation Program
Written on June 16, 2014 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 concludes its 2014 Spring Lecture Series with a program on the Current Use Farm and Agriculture Taxation Program on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7:00 pm, preceded by a potluck at 6:00 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Everything you wanted Continue Reading
County Parks Celebrates Odlin Park Project Completion
Written on June 15, 2014 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Parks celebrated the completion of Odlin Park renovation projects that spanned more than a decade with an event titled “Rediscover Odlin” last Wednesday at the park on Lopez Island. The weather cooperated, providing a perfect sunny afternoon for the more than sixty park supporters and officials who attended and enjoyed music by Kate Czaja Continue Reading
OPALCO Improves Grid Control Network
Written on June 15, 2014 at 11:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Adds 700 Mhz Licensed Frequency to Grid Control Network On Friday, OPALCO announced the purchase of a partitioned portion of the Vulcan Wireless LLC 700 MHz FCC license to add to the OPALCO grid control network, as well as a collaboration agreement with Vulcan Wireless to learn from the Co-op’s deployment for the benefit Continue Reading
Stillpoint Grads
Written on June 14, 2014 at 1:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Stillpoint School’s Class of 2014! On June 10, 2014, 6th graders Danica Islam, Jersie Angel, and Caeden O’Prussack earned their diplomas and graduated from Stillpoint School. The Graduation and Promotion Ceremony was followed by an outdoor reception. Stillpoint’s 2014 Graduates have left a lasting legacy with many wonderful memories, and will be missed Continue Reading
Everyday Hero Award for Conni
Written on June 13, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a good news announcement from the Kiwanis Club… The Kiwanis Club is happy to announce that their annual Everyday Hero Award has been awarded to Ms. Conni Goff who volunteers tirelessly at Friday Harbor Elementary School for 40 hours per week. This is her 51st year of teaching and volunteering in the classroom and Continue Reading
Story Poles
Written on June 13, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story has been updated since it was first published: (see below) Have you seen those new structures the Port put up down at Spring Street Landing where Downriggers was? They’re called Story Poles, and they simulate the size and shape of the new building which is proposed to be built in Downriggers’ place. They Continue Reading
It’s Crunch Time!
Written on June 13, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
A new island company launched with a splash in Friday Harbor at the Whale Museum on Tuesday. Whale Tale Cookies makes treats for kids with an educational twist. Each package of whale tail shaped cookies contains a trading card with a fun photo by a local photographer of an orca whale engaged in one of Continue Reading
Islanders Bank Shred Event
Written on June 13, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today, the Islander’s Bank Friday Harbor Branch is providing a free Shred Event in the bank’s parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until the shred truck is full. This is a great chance for islanders to get their paper documents destroyed for free from the bank’s secure vendor, Recall. Islander’s Bank – Continue Reading
Art Show and Opening
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gallery 9 is pleased to have Orcas Island artist James Hardman show his new original watercolors from June 14- July 13, with the Opening this Saturday, June 14 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Gallery 9 – 60 First Street, Friday Harbor.
Sheriff Takes Delivery of New Public Safety Boat
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has officially taken delivery of the Sentinel, a new 38’ X 12’ Munson catamaran equipped as a patrol/rescue and fire-fighting boat. The new craft is equipped with a pump capable of directing 1500 gallons of water per minute on marine, marina or waterfront fires and serving as a floating Continue Reading
Garden Tour is this Weekend
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget this on Saturday – the 2014 Garden Tour… WSU Master Gardeners, Garden Club and Horticultural Society members are gearing up to show guests three wonderful San Juan island gardens on display on Saturday June 14. Tickets at $15 per person ($6.00 for children 12 and under) are on sale now at Ace Hardware, Continue Reading
Triathlon and Marathon Volunteers Needed
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Marathon at Lakedale Resort and it’s sister events (half marathon and 10K) will join the Three Lakes Triathlon creating the Three Lakes Sports Weekend on June 21st and 22nd. Purple & Gold Club, beneficiary of proceeds from the events, is coordinating volunteers for shifts on both days and invites you to participate. Continue Reading
Soccer Signups
Written on June 12, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from SJ Soccer President, Travis Ayers… Hello Soccer Fans, This Sunday, June 15th at midnight, the lowest soccer fees disappear! Please sign up before then at www.islandsoccer.org. The following additional fees kick in after this weekend: U6 $10 U8-U10 $25 U11 and up $50 Let me know if you have any questions Continue Reading