Topic: Around Here
OPALCO News
Written on May 5, 2016 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lineman Okay After Electrical Arc Caused Power Outage In Eastsound Wednesday’s outage in the Eastsound area was caused when an arc occurred during a system maintenance project in the Eastsound Village area. Journeyman Lineman Roger Sandwith was working on energized equipment with a hot stick and received minor burns to three knuckles of his hand. Continue Reading
Cinco de Mayo at the Rumor Mill
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skylark Musica will be performing at the Rumor Mill on Thursday as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special south of the border menu. The fun starts at 4:00 pm with live music from Mexico, Central and South America beginning at 6:30. Click the poster at right for more info. And remember, reservations are recommended at 360-378-5555. Ole!
Cruise Into History: Smugglers’ Blues
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Smuggling, murder and fast boats in the San Juan Islands If you love a leisurely cruise around the San Juan Islands and are curious about the smugglers of olde that haunted our shores, the Orcas Island Historical Society invites you to climb aboard the “Cruise Into History” yacht that leaves from the Orcas ferry landing Continue Reading
Corrected Numbers from OPALCO
Written on May 3, 2016 at 4:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Failed; Results Were Announced In Error At Annual Meeting May 2, 2016 – OPALCO’s Tally Chairman, Doug Pearson, made his first-ever mistake in about 30 years of serving our Co-op as the official vote counter on the ferry for OPALCO’s election finale at the annual meeting. “The official SBS election results were Continue Reading
OPALCO News – Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Fails
Written on May 2, 2016 at 9:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lett, Silverstein And Whitfield Win Opalco Election; Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Fails OPALCO members boarded the ferry on Saturday, April 30th to participate in the 2016 (79th) Annual Meeting and Board of Directors’ election. Voter participation was slightly lower than 2015 with 2,397 total ballots (2,316 absentee, plus 81 on the ferry) representing about 21% of the Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 2, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
That’s me – Ricky. I’m the handsome tabby fellow shown here with Nanette, one of my many girlfriends at the animal shelter. I suppose I’m what you might call a “chick magnet”. I don’t know how to explain it – they just can’t get enough of me. I guess it might be because of my Continue Reading
A Therapist and a Minister Walk into a Church…
Written on May 1, 2016 at 10:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Island photographer John Miller shares this photo of Dave Eden and Elizabeth Purdum at their wedding… I had the honor and privilege of photographing the wedding ceremony of Reverend Elizabeth Purdum and Dr. David Eden at St Davids on Saturdey. Attached find an image taken in the church, commemorating the wonderful occasion. John
Battle of the Bands
Written on April 30, 2016 at 10:43 am, by Brook Ashcraft
San Juan Update high school intern Brook Ashcraft shares this report on last week’s event at Brickworks… The witty and humble Eric Sable hosted the first annual Battle of the Bands at Brickworks on April 22nd. The event featured music by Monkeys Like Bananas, the FHHS Combo Band, Funksgiving, and others. There was dancing, a beat-box Continue Reading
Hooray!
Written on April 30, 2016 at 10:32 am, by Ted Strutz
After months of grueling night work, most often in harsh conditions, the road gang has restored the infrastructure under Spring Street. A welcome sight to all on the island as the new paving goes down.
Litter Free By the Sea
Written on April 29, 2016 at 11:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lori Stokes shares this recap of last week’s clean up event on the islands… Co-organizers of the sixth annual Great Islands Clean-Up on San Juan Island — Lori Stokes, Jana Marks, and David Dehlendorf — would like to thank our island’s approximately 300 volunteers who participated this year, helping to make San Juan Island “litter-free Continue Reading
Let’s Talk Tourism
Written on April 29, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a Guest Editorial by Barbara Marrett of the visitor’s bureau… The first week in May is National Travel & Tourism Week, created to champion the power of travel to enhance communities across the country by contributing to the local economy and overall quality of life. In the past, I’ve used this opportunity Continue Reading
Car Wash Saturday
Written on April 29, 2016 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Boy Scout Troop 4090 will be holding a car wash this Saturday, April 30th, from 10:00-2:00 in the Heritage Bank parking lot. The car wash is a fundraiser to help the boys pay for a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer. Philmont is the Boy Scout’s largest national high adventure base Continue Reading
EDC presents Advanced Multitasking Workshop
Written on April 28, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do more, work less, and be happy by learning how multitasking wisely can streamline your life and business during this FREE workshop taught by noted management consultant and author Mike Sanders. Participants will learn how judicious multitasking can protect us from brain overload and help us to be happier doing what we love. Included will Continue Reading
$8k Contribution to Local Non-profits from Amerigroup Washington
Written on April 27, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release contributed by Amerigroup Washington… San Juan County Non Profit Organizations, Amerigroup Washington Help Address Residents’ Health Needs $8,000 contribution supports innovative programs aimed at helping improve the health of local residents Everyday countless organizations in San Juan County work to improve the health of our communities and empower residents Continue Reading
News from OPALCO
Written on April 26, 2016 at 4:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Leadership Afffirms April 30, 2016 Election; New Policy On Election Neutrality In The Works At the regular meeting of OPALCO’s Board on Lopez Island last Thursday, General Manager Foster Hildreth apologized to the six candidates running for board positions and the membership as a whole for the inappropriate campaign endorsement sent by Rock Island Communications Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 25, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
That does it. I’m unfriending all of you on Facebook. I’ve been here at the animal shelter for months and yet nobody has come in to adopt me. My name is Murphy and I’m not just a good-looking cat; I’m also very dignified and intelligent, if I do say so myself. The Sunday New Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on April 20, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring is in bloom and it’s a perfect time to enjoy the wildflowers of Mount Grant with San Juan Preservation Trust’s Kathleen Foley. Kathleen will be pointing out flowers as she leads us on a hike up the mountain. She will also discuss the future trail potential of this spectacular destination. Dogs on leash are Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 19, 2016 at 6:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
So, here’s what happened. I used my one phone call to call my attorney in Bellevue. Turns out he’s in Tahiti vacationing with his third wife. Now I’m in a bit of a bind here at the animal shelter and the warden refuses to believe me when I tell her I was framed. I’m completely Continue Reading
Opalco And Rock Island Offer Retraction, Confirm Election Neutrality
Written on April 19, 2016 at 4:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
April 18, 2016 – Last Friday, OPALCO’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Rock Island Communications, sent an email to its customer list referencing a specific slate of candidates for OPALCO’s upcoming board election. Today, Gerry Lawlor, EVP of Rock Island issued a retraction of that email stating, “The opinions stated in that email are my own and were Continue Reading
Not Pot Day
Written on April 19, 2016 at 7:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition shares this notice with you… Recently, Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed April 20th to be Talk to Your Kids about NOT using Marijuana Day, as you may know, the pro-pot culture has often referred to 4.20 as “Weed Day”. We would like to change that conversation with our young people and give them Continue Reading
Happy Spring from the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce!
Written on April 18, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the April 2016 edition of news from your local Chamber of Commerce, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Chamber Quarterly Luncheon On April 11 the Chamber of Commerce held our second quarterly luncheon of the year at Brickworks. It was very well attended with over Continue Reading
Fragile Waters
Written on April 17, 2016 at 9:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming up next weekend, Fragile Waters calls attention to water, our most critical resource, presenting iconic work of three renowned photographers and lifelong environmentalists: Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II, and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly. The 117 black-and-white photographs present a powerful collective statement. These artists communicate the beauty and vitality of water. The exhibition was curated Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on May 5, 2016 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lineman Okay After Electrical Arc Caused Power Outage In Eastsound Wednesday’s outage in the Eastsound area was caused when an arc occurred during a system maintenance project in the Eastsound Village area. Journeyman Lineman Roger Sandwith was working on energized equipment with a hot stick and received minor burns to three knuckles of his hand. Continue Reading
Cinco de Mayo at the Rumor Mill
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skylark Musica will be performing at the Rumor Mill on Thursday as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special south of the border menu. The fun starts at 4:00 pm with live music from Mexico, Central and South America beginning at 6:30. Click the poster at right for more info. And remember, reservations are recommended at 360-378-5555. Ole!
Cruise Into History: Smugglers’ Blues
Written on May 4, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Smuggling, murder and fast boats in the San Juan Islands If you love a leisurely cruise around the San Juan Islands and are curious about the smugglers of olde that haunted our shores, the Orcas Island Historical Society invites you to climb aboard the “Cruise Into History” yacht that leaves from the Orcas ferry landing Continue Reading
Corrected Numbers from OPALCO
Written on May 3, 2016 at 4:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Failed; Results Were Announced In Error At Annual Meeting May 2, 2016 – OPALCO’s Tally Chairman, Doug Pearson, made his first-ever mistake in about 30 years of serving our Co-op as the official vote counter on the ferry for OPALCO’s election finale at the annual meeting. “The official SBS election results were Continue Reading
OPALCO News – Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Fails
Written on May 2, 2016 at 9:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lett, Silverstein And Whitfield Win Opalco Election; Member-Initiated Bylaw Amendment Fails OPALCO members boarded the ferry on Saturday, April 30th to participate in the 2016 (79th) Annual Meeting and Board of Directors’ election. Voter participation was slightly lower than 2015 with 2,397 total ballots (2,316 absentee, plus 81 on the ferry) representing about 21% of the Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 2, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
That’s me – Ricky. I’m the handsome tabby fellow shown here with Nanette, one of my many girlfriends at the animal shelter. I suppose I’m what you might call a “chick magnet”. I don’t know how to explain it – they just can’t get enough of me. I guess it might be because of my Continue Reading
A Therapist and a Minister Walk into a Church…
Written on May 1, 2016 at 10:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Island photographer John Miller shares this photo of Dave Eden and Elizabeth Purdum at their wedding… I had the honor and privilege of photographing the wedding ceremony of Reverend Elizabeth Purdum and Dr. David Eden at St Davids on Saturdey. Attached find an image taken in the church, commemorating the wonderful occasion. John
Battle of the Bands
Written on April 30, 2016 at 10:43 am, by Brook Ashcraft
San Juan Update high school intern Brook Ashcraft shares this report on last week’s event at Brickworks… The witty and humble Eric Sable hosted the first annual Battle of the Bands at Brickworks on April 22nd. The event featured music by Monkeys Like Bananas, the FHHS Combo Band, Funksgiving, and others. There was dancing, a beat-box Continue Reading
Hooray!
Written on April 30, 2016 at 10:32 am, by Ted Strutz
After months of grueling night work, most often in harsh conditions, the road gang has restored the infrastructure under Spring Street. A welcome sight to all on the island as the new paving goes down.
Litter Free By the Sea
Written on April 29, 2016 at 11:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lori Stokes shares this recap of last week’s clean up event on the islands… Co-organizers of the sixth annual Great Islands Clean-Up on San Juan Island — Lori Stokes, Jana Marks, and David Dehlendorf — would like to thank our island’s approximately 300 volunteers who participated this year, helping to make San Juan Island “litter-free Continue Reading
Let’s Talk Tourism
Written on April 29, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a Guest Editorial by Barbara Marrett of the visitor’s bureau… The first week in May is National Travel & Tourism Week, created to champion the power of travel to enhance communities across the country by contributing to the local economy and overall quality of life. In the past, I’ve used this opportunity Continue Reading
Car Wash Saturday
Written on April 29, 2016 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Boy Scout Troop 4090 will be holding a car wash this Saturday, April 30th, from 10:00-2:00 in the Heritage Bank parking lot. The car wash is a fundraiser to help the boys pay for a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer. Philmont is the Boy Scout’s largest national high adventure base Continue Reading
EDC presents Advanced Multitasking Workshop
Written on April 28, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do more, work less, and be happy by learning how multitasking wisely can streamline your life and business during this FREE workshop taught by noted management consultant and author Mike Sanders. Participants will learn how judicious multitasking can protect us from brain overload and help us to be happier doing what we love. Included will Continue Reading
$8k Contribution to Local Non-profits from Amerigroup Washington
Written on April 27, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release contributed by Amerigroup Washington… San Juan County Non Profit Organizations, Amerigroup Washington Help Address Residents’ Health Needs $8,000 contribution supports innovative programs aimed at helping improve the health of local residents Everyday countless organizations in San Juan County work to improve the health of our communities and empower residents Continue Reading
News from OPALCO
Written on April 26, 2016 at 4:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Leadership Afffirms April 30, 2016 Election; New Policy On Election Neutrality In The Works At the regular meeting of OPALCO’s Board on Lopez Island last Thursday, General Manager Foster Hildreth apologized to the six candidates running for board positions and the membership as a whole for the inappropriate campaign endorsement sent by Rock Island Communications Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 25, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
That does it. I’m unfriending all of you on Facebook. I’ve been here at the animal shelter for months and yet nobody has come in to adopt me. My name is Murphy and I’m not just a good-looking cat; I’m also very dignified and intelligent, if I do say so myself. The Sunday New Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on April 20, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring is in bloom and it’s a perfect time to enjoy the wildflowers of Mount Grant with San Juan Preservation Trust’s Kathleen Foley. Kathleen will be pointing out flowers as she leads us on a hike up the mountain. She will also discuss the future trail potential of this spectacular destination. Dogs on leash are Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 19, 2016 at 6:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
So, here’s what happened. I used my one phone call to call my attorney in Bellevue. Turns out he’s in Tahiti vacationing with his third wife. Now I’m in a bit of a bind here at the animal shelter and the warden refuses to believe me when I tell her I was framed. I’m completely Continue Reading
Opalco And Rock Island Offer Retraction, Confirm Election Neutrality
Written on April 19, 2016 at 4:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
April 18, 2016 – Last Friday, OPALCO’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Rock Island Communications, sent an email to its customer list referencing a specific slate of candidates for OPALCO’s upcoming board election. Today, Gerry Lawlor, EVP of Rock Island issued a retraction of that email stating, “The opinions stated in that email are my own and were Continue Reading
Not Pot Day
Written on April 19, 2016 at 7:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition shares this notice with you… Recently, Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed April 20th to be Talk to Your Kids about NOT using Marijuana Day, as you may know, the pro-pot culture has often referred to 4.20 as “Weed Day”. We would like to change that conversation with our young people and give them Continue Reading
Happy Spring from the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce!
Written on April 18, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the April 2016 edition of news from your local Chamber of Commerce, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Chamber Quarterly Luncheon On April 11 the Chamber of Commerce held our second quarterly luncheon of the year at Brickworks. It was very well attended with over Continue Reading
Fragile Waters
Written on April 17, 2016 at 9:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming up next weekend, Fragile Waters calls attention to water, our most critical resource, presenting iconic work of three renowned photographers and lifelong environmentalists: Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II, and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly. The 117 black-and-white photographs present a powerful collective statement. These artists communicate the beauty and vitality of water. The exhibition was curated Continue Reading