Topic: Around Here
Microsoft IT Academy at the Library
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library announced new technology training opportunities at the library. The Washington Microsoft IT Academy (ITA) will provide access without charge to a wide range of Microsoft online courses and learning resources. Microsoft IT Academy program provides industry-leading technology skills to help bridge the skills gap. The IT Academy will also be Continue Reading
CAO Changes Effective March 1st
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
The much-debated updates to San Juan County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) will take effect on March 1, 2014, and all permit applications submitted on or after that date will have to meet the new standards. Permits submitted prior to March 1 will be reviewed in line with regulations in effect when the application was submitted. Continue Reading
SJI Real Estate Market Summary
Written on January 30, 2014 at 10:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Merri Ann Simonson’s annual review of the last year’s Real Estate Market… In reviewing the year-end results, the sales dollar volume for the real estate market on San Juan Island was per the Real Market Data report is $88,640,111 and the year was a roller coaster. The year-to-date volume was down 23% as of Continue Reading
County Parks Announces New Lopez Island Park Manager
Written on January 30, 2014 at 8:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
County Parks announces the appointment of David St. George as the new Lopez Island Park Manager. David is a career Wildlife Biologist/Land Manager who has worked for public and private non-profit organizations for over 20 years. The position became available after the resignation of Charlie Prince, who was the manager for 3 years and helped Continue Reading
Small Town Survey V
Written on January 30, 2014 at 7:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pints; joules; inches; grams; meters; Celsius; pounds; milliliters; celsius; tablespoons; ounces; quarts; tons; feet; tonnes; Fahrenheit; kilograms; fathoms; yards… Back in the ’70s, the United States made an attempt to switch over to the Metric system. The attempt failed and we are still using the “english” system, or “standard” system. What is your opinion of Continue Reading
DAR Visits Stillpoint School
Written on January 30, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message from Stillpoint School… Stillpoint School students were delighted by a recent visit from three members of San Juan Island’s Daughters of the American Revolution organization. The DAR ladies came dressed in authentic costumes to present certificates to two Stillpoint 6th graders, Danica Islam and Jersie Angel, in recognition of their participation in Continue Reading
Council Chair Wagers Local Treasures on Super Bowl
Written on January 30, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On behalf of citizens of San Juan County, County Council Chair Rick Hughes has put some of the county’s finest produce on the line against the pride of Eagle County, Colorado (population 51,874), in a winner-take-all wager on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl. San Juan County will be backing the Seattle Seahawks with Jones Continue Reading
Kid’s Night Out
Written on January 30, 2014 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Who says that Valentine’s Day has to be all about flowers and chocolates? Drop your k-6th grader off with Island Rec for Kid’s Night Out! We’ll provide dinner, games and activities, while you get a night off. Friday February 14th, 6-9pm at FHES. $20/Child. Registration Required, Deadline February 6. For more information or registration call Continue Reading
New Executive Admin for CSA
Written on January 29, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from Jane Cable, Assistant Executive Administrator of Common Sense Alliance… Kate Hansen of Orcas Island has been retained as the Executive Administrator for the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Kate has worked with multiple non-profits on Orcas and is a third generation islander who grew up in Rosario. She has a college degree Continue Reading
Andy Receives Surveyor License
Written on January 29, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Surveying is delighted to announce that Andy Holman passed the Washington State Professional Land Surveyor exam and has received his Washington State Professional Land Surveyor license. Andy began working for San Juan Surveying in 2007 and was fortunate to work as an apprentice to John Thalacker, PLS, who started San Juan Surveying in Continue Reading
IMA Completes Building Purchase
Written on January 29, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (known as IMA) announced today that the organization has completed purchase of the building at 540 Spring Street that was the former home of the island’s Emergency Medical Service. Construction to convert the 5,000 square foot structure into a visual arts museum is scheduled to begin within a Continue Reading
Win-Win for Schools
Written on January 28, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Whenever the business community and the San Juan Public School Foundation partner together, it is a win-win situation for our schools. SJPSF raised $23,525 in donations through this year’s Business Partnership program. As always, 100% of these funds go directly to the schools to support essential curriculum improvements. The participating businesses are listed in the Continue Reading
All 80s Cosmic Skate
Written on January 28, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a flash from the past! Saturday, Feb 1st, from 7:00 – 8:30pm at the Fair Building, “we’re hanging up the disco ball and pulling out the Pat Benatar.” Come skate under the dance lights to an all-80s play list! Wear your best 80s attire and big 80s Continue Reading
New Eagle Nest at American Camp
Written on January 28, 2014 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s something from today’s Short Wave Newsletter from SJIHNP… Once again a resident bald eagle pair at American Camp are constructing new living quarters in the visitor center parking area. This will be the third nest built in the general vicinity of the center since 1995, according to park records. The nest is conveniently located Continue Reading
Seahawks Spirit
Written on January 27, 2014 at 9:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Lots of support around here for the Seahawks 2nd Superbowl appearance coming up this weekend. Above is Mike Martin on “Hawk Rawk” out off of Beaverton Valley Road. Below, it’s the Wilson clan showing their 12th man pride… Go Hawks!!!
Kari’s Island Elixirs – Oh, my!
Written on January 27, 2014 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Garden Club welcomes Kari as their featured speaker… Bitters, shrubs, switchels, elixirs–old fashioned beverages and refreshers–brought to life again by island’s own Kari Koski. By using local herbs and plants she has revived the methods of producing these traditional beverages. Kari reveals the secrets involved with photos, beverage sampling and delightful background folk Continue Reading
Microsoft IT Academy at the Library
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library announced new technology training opportunities at the library. The Washington Microsoft IT Academy (ITA) will provide access without charge to a wide range of Microsoft online courses and learning resources. Microsoft IT Academy program provides industry-leading technology skills to help bridge the skills gap. The IT Academy will also be Continue Reading
CAO Changes Effective March 1st
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
The much-debated updates to San Juan County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) will take effect on March 1, 2014, and all permit applications submitted on or after that date will have to meet the new standards. Permits submitted prior to March 1 will be reviewed in line with regulations in effect when the application was submitted. Continue Reading
SJI Real Estate Market Summary
Written on January 30, 2014 at 10:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Merri Ann Simonson’s annual review of the last year’s Real Estate Market… In reviewing the year-end results, the sales dollar volume for the real estate market on San Juan Island was per the Real Market Data report is $88,640,111 and the year was a roller coaster. The year-to-date volume was down 23% as of Continue Reading
County Parks Announces New Lopez Island Park Manager
Written on January 30, 2014 at 8:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
County Parks announces the appointment of David St. George as the new Lopez Island Park Manager. David is a career Wildlife Biologist/Land Manager who has worked for public and private non-profit organizations for over 20 years. The position became available after the resignation of Charlie Prince, who was the manager for 3 years and helped Continue Reading
Small Town Survey V
Written on January 30, 2014 at 7:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pints; joules; inches; grams; meters; Celsius; pounds; milliliters; celsius; tablespoons; ounces; quarts; tons; feet; tonnes; Fahrenheit; kilograms; fathoms; yards… Back in the ’70s, the United States made an attempt to switch over to the Metric system. The attempt failed and we are still using the “english” system, or “standard” system. What is your opinion of Continue Reading
DAR Visits Stillpoint School
Written on January 30, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message from Stillpoint School… Stillpoint School students were delighted by a recent visit from three members of San Juan Island’s Daughters of the American Revolution organization. The DAR ladies came dressed in authentic costumes to present certificates to two Stillpoint 6th graders, Danica Islam and Jersie Angel, in recognition of their participation in Continue Reading
Council Chair Wagers Local Treasures on Super Bowl
Written on January 30, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On behalf of citizens of San Juan County, County Council Chair Rick Hughes has put some of the county’s finest produce on the line against the pride of Eagle County, Colorado (population 51,874), in a winner-take-all wager on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl. San Juan County will be backing the Seattle Seahawks with Jones Continue Reading
Kid’s Night Out
Written on January 30, 2014 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Who says that Valentine’s Day has to be all about flowers and chocolates? Drop your k-6th grader off with Island Rec for Kid’s Night Out! We’ll provide dinner, games and activities, while you get a night off. Friday February 14th, 6-9pm at FHES. $20/Child. Registration Required, Deadline February 6. For more information or registration call Continue Reading
New Executive Admin for CSA
Written on January 29, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from Jane Cable, Assistant Executive Administrator of Common Sense Alliance… Kate Hansen of Orcas Island has been retained as the Executive Administrator for the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Kate has worked with multiple non-profits on Orcas and is a third generation islander who grew up in Rosario. She has a college degree Continue Reading
Andy Receives Surveyor License
Written on January 29, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Surveying is delighted to announce that Andy Holman passed the Washington State Professional Land Surveyor exam and has received his Washington State Professional Land Surveyor license. Andy began working for San Juan Surveying in 2007 and was fortunate to work as an apprentice to John Thalacker, PLS, who started San Juan Surveying in Continue Reading
IMA Completes Building Purchase
Written on January 29, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (known as IMA) announced today that the organization has completed purchase of the building at 540 Spring Street that was the former home of the island’s Emergency Medical Service. Construction to convert the 5,000 square foot structure into a visual arts museum is scheduled to begin within a Continue Reading
Win-Win for Schools
Written on January 28, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Whenever the business community and the San Juan Public School Foundation partner together, it is a win-win situation for our schools. SJPSF raised $23,525 in donations through this year’s Business Partnership program. As always, 100% of these funds go directly to the schools to support essential curriculum improvements. The participating businesses are listed in the Continue Reading
All 80s Cosmic Skate
Written on January 28, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a flash from the past! Saturday, Feb 1st, from 7:00 – 8:30pm at the Fair Building, “we’re hanging up the disco ball and pulling out the Pat Benatar.” Come skate under the dance lights to an all-80s play list! Wear your best 80s attire and big 80s Continue Reading
New Eagle Nest at American Camp
Written on January 28, 2014 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s something from today’s Short Wave Newsletter from SJIHNP… Once again a resident bald eagle pair at American Camp are constructing new living quarters in the visitor center parking area. This will be the third nest built in the general vicinity of the center since 1995, according to park records. The nest is conveniently located Continue Reading
Seahawks Spirit
Written on January 27, 2014 at 9:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Lots of support around here for the Seahawks 2nd Superbowl appearance coming up this weekend. Above is Mike Martin on “Hawk Rawk” out off of Beaverton Valley Road. Below, it’s the Wilson clan showing their 12th man pride… Go Hawks!!!
Kari’s Island Elixirs – Oh, my!
Written on January 27, 2014 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Garden Club welcomes Kari as their featured speaker… Bitters, shrubs, switchels, elixirs–old fashioned beverages and refreshers–brought to life again by island’s own Kari Koski. By using local herbs and plants she has revived the methods of producing these traditional beverages. Kari reveals the secrets involved with photos, beverage sampling and delightful background folk Continue Reading