Topic: Around Here
Real Estate Procedures
Written on February 12, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you looking to buy or sell some real estate? Merri Ann Simonsen over at Coldwell Banker has some great, detailed information for you which is a great place to start. Here’s an excerpt… It is important for you to understand the Law of Real Estate Agency. Years back, Department of Licensing determined that most Continue Reading
Basketball Playoffs Radio Broadcast
Written on February 12, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Can’t make it to the game? Listen to it live on FH Tiny Radio… Friday Harbor Tiny Radio will broadcast the FHHS playoff game live in realtime from Kings High School in Shoreline. High School student Bill Revercomb will handle the play-by-play and the show will be produced and engineered by Ken Norris of www.fhtinyradio.com. Game is Wednesday. Pregame Continue Reading
Spring Quarter Registration at SVC
Written on February 12, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
>>Editor’s note – This story has been updated to make a correction. See below in red. Registration for Spring Quarter is going on now at Skagit Valley College Registration for Returning Students going on now. Registration for New Advised Students starts Friday, February 28. Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, March 12. Spring Quarter begins Tuesday, April Continue Reading
Taking a Break from Winter Break
Written on February 12, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ruth at Waterworks wanted to pass this along to you… Would you kindly let folks know that the gallery will interrupt it’s mid winter break and open Thursday thru Monday 11:00 – 5:00 with a wonderful variety of artwork and jewelry for the Valentine Holiday. Offering complimentary wrapping and gift card ! Kind Regards Ruth Continue Reading
Big Time Winner
Written on February 11, 2014 at 8:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
More news just came in this morning from Debbie Sandwith at Roche Harbor about derby winner Andy Holman… It just gets better & better for Roche Harbor Salmon Classic First Place Angler and Friday Harbor resident, Andy Holman, who qualifies as a $3000 recipient of the Mercury Marine Challenge through the NW Salmon Derby Series. Continue Reading
Meet Your Firefighter – Lenora Johnson
Written on February 11, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley invites you to Meet Your Firefighter for the month… Lenora is a Senior at Spring Street School! She is taking several Advanced Placement core classes and American Sign Language in the afternoon two days a week. Her Senior project was to make sure that Spring Street had an updated fire safety plan and Continue Reading
Pet Food Drive
Written on February 11, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a notice from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor on their upcoming pet food drive… The Humane Society of the United States has announced that the 20th Annual World Spay Day will take place February 25. World Spay Day shines a spotlight on spay/neuter as a proven means of saving the lives of Continue Reading
The Music Circle
Written on February 11, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard about this new event happening down at Kirk’s music shop. Check this out… Thursdays 7-9pm at Isle be Jammin’ Music Store in Friday Harbor – Starting February 13th, musicians, singers, songwriters, poets will gather to share new works, old favorites and sing-a-longs in a supportive and interested Circle. Meet new players, share ideas, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 10, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last minute pet change this morning – Now it’s Scooby… Poor Scooby has been here at the shelter for so long waiting for someone to take him home. We can’t understand why; he’s such a nice young man and has so much to offer. He’s about 4 years old and is very well-mannered and friendly. Continue Reading
Open again after the winter break
Written on February 10, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
After taking some much needed time off during the slow season, island businesses open up again – Today it’s Cotton Cotton Cotton at 165 First Street – I hear Gail and Randy are excited for the new year with some cool new stuff to offer. And Wednesday at 4:00 PM, next door neighbors Oren and Continue Reading
2014 CALL FOR SCULPTURES
Written on February 10, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you an artist looking to show of some of your sculpture or do you know one who is? If so, check out this announcement from the sculpture park… The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, a 20 acre outdoor park which was originated in 1998, is inviting sculptors to submit recent digital photos (max 2 Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Salmon Derby
Written on February 8, 2014 at 10:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Andy Holman of Friday Harbor wins it! $10,000 with a 20.2 pound Salmon. Check out the official results here (PDF). Go to the RH Salmon Derby Facebook Page for photos and more info. From earlier today, this was Debbie Sandwith’s report while the competition was still going on… Good Morning! After a snowy Friday start, this Continue Reading
Got Some Old Tires?
Written on February 7, 2014 at 10:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Fairgrounds folks are looking for old tires… We are looking to create a tire garden similar to this for growing zucchini here at the Fairgrounds, however we need tires. If anyone has any they would like to donate to this project, it would be greatly appreciated. All tire sizes are welcome! Feel free to Continue Reading
Trails Committee Webb Camp Retreat this Saturday
Written on February 7, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Future of the Trails Committee will be the topic Saturday as the San Juan Island Trails Committee holds a retreat at the former Webb Camp on Westcott Bay from 9 am to about 2 pm. Kathleen Foley, stewardship manager for the San Juan Preservation Trust, will facilitate the discussion. Anyone interested in hiking, biking, Continue Reading
Whales and Wildlife Update
Written on February 7, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Captain Hobbes again with this week’s whale & wildlife report… We have had a couple of transient orca sightings this week, with more being heard on the hydrophones. The biggest challenge has been the high winds and rough seas making spotting whales and wildlife almost impossible. Gray whales are off the Oregon Coast heading Continue Reading
Real Estate Procedures
Written on February 12, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you looking to buy or sell some real estate? Merri Ann Simonsen over at Coldwell Banker has some great, detailed information for you which is a great place to start. Here’s an excerpt… It is important for you to understand the Law of Real Estate Agency. Years back, Department of Licensing determined that most Continue Reading
Basketball Playoffs Radio Broadcast
Written on February 12, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Can’t make it to the game? Listen to it live on FH Tiny Radio… Friday Harbor Tiny Radio will broadcast the FHHS playoff game live in realtime from Kings High School in Shoreline. High School student Bill Revercomb will handle the play-by-play and the show will be produced and engineered by Ken Norris of www.fhtinyradio.com. Game is Wednesday. Pregame Continue Reading
Spring Quarter Registration at SVC
Written on February 12, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
>>Editor’s note – This story has been updated to make a correction. See below in red. Registration for Spring Quarter is going on now at Skagit Valley College Registration for Returning Students going on now. Registration for New Advised Students starts Friday, February 28. Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, March 12. Spring Quarter begins Tuesday, April Continue Reading
Taking a Break from Winter Break
Written on February 12, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ruth at Waterworks wanted to pass this along to you… Would you kindly let folks know that the gallery will interrupt it’s mid winter break and open Thursday thru Monday 11:00 – 5:00 with a wonderful variety of artwork and jewelry for the Valentine Holiday. Offering complimentary wrapping and gift card ! Kind Regards Ruth Continue Reading
Big Time Winner
Written on February 11, 2014 at 8:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
More news just came in this morning from Debbie Sandwith at Roche Harbor about derby winner Andy Holman… It just gets better & better for Roche Harbor Salmon Classic First Place Angler and Friday Harbor resident, Andy Holman, who qualifies as a $3000 recipient of the Mercury Marine Challenge through the NW Salmon Derby Series. Continue Reading
Meet Your Firefighter – Lenora Johnson
Written on February 11, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley invites you to Meet Your Firefighter for the month… Lenora is a Senior at Spring Street School! She is taking several Advanced Placement core classes and American Sign Language in the afternoon two days a week. Her Senior project was to make sure that Spring Street had an updated fire safety plan and Continue Reading
Pet Food Drive
Written on February 11, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a notice from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor on their upcoming pet food drive… The Humane Society of the United States has announced that the 20th Annual World Spay Day will take place February 25. World Spay Day shines a spotlight on spay/neuter as a proven means of saving the lives of Continue Reading
The Music Circle
Written on February 11, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard about this new event happening down at Kirk’s music shop. Check this out… Thursdays 7-9pm at Isle be Jammin’ Music Store in Friday Harbor – Starting February 13th, musicians, singers, songwriters, poets will gather to share new works, old favorites and sing-a-longs in a supportive and interested Circle. Meet new players, share ideas, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 10, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last minute pet change this morning – Now it’s Scooby… Poor Scooby has been here at the shelter for so long waiting for someone to take him home. We can’t understand why; he’s such a nice young man and has so much to offer. He’s about 4 years old and is very well-mannered and friendly. Continue Reading
Open again after the winter break
Written on February 10, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
After taking some much needed time off during the slow season, island businesses open up again – Today it’s Cotton Cotton Cotton at 165 First Street – I hear Gail and Randy are excited for the new year with some cool new stuff to offer. And Wednesday at 4:00 PM, next door neighbors Oren and Continue Reading
2014 CALL FOR SCULPTURES
Written on February 10, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you an artist looking to show of some of your sculpture or do you know one who is? If so, check out this announcement from the sculpture park… The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, a 20 acre outdoor park which was originated in 1998, is inviting sculptors to submit recent digital photos (max 2 Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Salmon Derby
Written on February 8, 2014 at 10:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Andy Holman of Friday Harbor wins it! $10,000 with a 20.2 pound Salmon. Check out the official results here (PDF). Go to the RH Salmon Derby Facebook Page for photos and more info. From earlier today, this was Debbie Sandwith’s report while the competition was still going on… Good Morning! After a snowy Friday start, this Continue Reading
Got Some Old Tires?
Written on February 7, 2014 at 10:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Fairgrounds folks are looking for old tires… We are looking to create a tire garden similar to this for growing zucchini here at the Fairgrounds, however we need tires. If anyone has any they would like to donate to this project, it would be greatly appreciated. All tire sizes are welcome! Feel free to Continue Reading
Trails Committee Webb Camp Retreat this Saturday
Written on February 7, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Future of the Trails Committee will be the topic Saturday as the San Juan Island Trails Committee holds a retreat at the former Webb Camp on Westcott Bay from 9 am to about 2 pm. Kathleen Foley, stewardship manager for the San Juan Preservation Trust, will facilitate the discussion. Anyone interested in hiking, biking, Continue Reading
Whales and Wildlife Update
Written on February 7, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Captain Hobbes again with this week’s whale & wildlife report… We have had a couple of transient orca sightings this week, with more being heard on the hydrophones. The biggest challenge has been the high winds and rough seas making spotting whales and wildlife almost impossible. Gray whales are off the Oregon Coast heading Continue Reading