Topic: Around Here
Pets of the Week
Written on December 9, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Lilly and Jake, two of the nicest little dogs you’ll ever meet! Lilly is 4 years old and Jake is 3 years old. They are very well-mannered, quiet and affectionate and love snuggling! Lilly loves to have her pink belly rubbed and Jake just loves a nice warm lap. They’re both a little on Continue Reading
Kiwanis Toy Drive
Written on December 9, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Kiwanis Club would like every child to have a great holiday!!! In order to make every little person’s dream come true the Kiwanis are once again sponsoring and organizing a TOY DRIVE. There will be boxes for toys at Key Bank, Islanders Bank, Wells Fargo, Whidbey Island Bank and Friday Harbor Drug. Please come Continue Reading
Spontaneous Combustion
Written on December 8, 2013 at 9:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard about Nick Power’s truck burning last week. This was the scene he woke up to Thursday morning. If you own an older Ford Truck you might want to look at this link: http://trucks.about.com/od/carsafety/a/ford_cruise.htm Luckily the barn in the photo was saved, but the truck (obviously) was a total loss.
Oh This Doesn’t Look Good
Written on December 7, 2013 at 1:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town Administrator Duncan Wilson surveys the leakage from a suspected water main break on Spring Street Saturday morning.
San Juan Singers Flashmob
Written on December 7, 2013 at 1:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just saw the San Juan Singers at Marketplace today. If you missed it, you can still see them at their “A Night Before Christmas” event at the San Juan Community Theater on Dec. 14 at 7:30 pm or Dec 15 at 2:00 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of song with your family and friends! Continue Reading
Fly and Shop!
Written on December 7, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out what Westwind Aviation is offering this holiday season… A Day to shop in Downtown Seattle via Westwind Aviation! Take in Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Westlake Center. Maybe hop over to Pike’s Place or the Seattle Center. Your own personal charter flight from Friday Harbor to Seattle’s Boeing Field including town car service to/from Boeing Field Continue Reading
If These Walls Could Talk….
Written on December 7, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Historic Tour of the Whale Museum (Originally known as the Odd Fellows Hall) Join Robin Jacobson on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 6pm for an insightful “if these walls could talk … and sometimes they do” presentation and tour of the historic Odd Fellow Hall Building, today known as The Whale Museum. Hear about the murder trial of Continue Reading
December Orca
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Another beautiful day – another beautiful photo from Captain Jim. And here’s his message for you today… Just a reminder that we do see Orcas in every month of the year. And we have a covered boat with a heater. And I love to take folks out to see our amazing wildlife all year long! Continue Reading
Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shop local and support our library! The Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale is December 14, 10 am to 2 pm, in the San Juan Island Library conference room. There will be a selection of specialty books, individually priced and suitable for gifts, including a number of history books focusing on World War II. Continue Reading
SJI Rotary Helps Philippines
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Rotary Club helps Philippine relief effort to provide safe drinking water Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful cyclones in history, struck Southeast Asia last month, wreaking havoc on the Philippines. This Category 5 storm caused more than 5,000 fatalities and left devastation in its wake. Survivors faced immediate threats from lack Continue Reading
Raffle Winners
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stacey Brown and Elizabeth Halsey were the lucky winners of Katherine Close’s raffle for her Community Project to benefit Head Start. Here’s Katherine with more… Thank you so much for what you have done I really enjoyed letting you add my article in teh update it also got me a scholarship so i am Continue Reading
OPALCO Rate Increase
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Board Takes Action: Balanced Budget = Rate Increase At their November meeting, the OPALCO Board approved the 2014 budget for a total of $30,665,000, which includes a rate increase of 6%. The increase is necessary to meet the 2014 budget’s operating expenses including a 9% Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) rate increase, significant construction projects Continue Reading
Wait, what was that flight number again?
Written on December 5, 2013 at 10:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder where your relatives are at “this very moment” when they’re flying here for the holidays? Ever wonder about how many commercial flights are in the air worldwide at any given time? Or, maybe you miss your tropical fish aquarium and need some other visual stress relieving diversion to stare at for a while. Continue Reading
Moon and Venus
Written on December 5, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a beautiful photo of the evening sky this week, shot by Bob Stavers. Thanks for sharing Bob!
Omnium Gatherum
Written on December 5, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a couple of things from Island Stage Left’s Helen Machin-Smith… First – a reminder that we have just 2 weeks left for “Other Desert Cities” (Thurs – Sun) and that the Sat 7th performance is at 2:00, not 7:30. Second – On another note: we have been told we are now a “tradition”, and Continue Reading
Seeking Executive Director for Wolf Hollow
Written on December 5, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
[Editor’s note – this post has been updated] Wolf Hollow is seeking applicants for Executive Director. This is a ¾ time position. Non-profit and fund raising skills needed. For a full Job Description visit our web site:- www.wolfhollowwildlife.org/employment To apply, please email a current resume and cover letter to: wolfhollow [@] wolfhollowwildlife [.] org noting Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on December 9, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Lilly and Jake, two of the nicest little dogs you’ll ever meet! Lilly is 4 years old and Jake is 3 years old. They are very well-mannered, quiet and affectionate and love snuggling! Lilly loves to have her pink belly rubbed and Jake just loves a nice warm lap. They’re both a little on Continue Reading
Kiwanis Toy Drive
Written on December 9, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Kiwanis Club would like every child to have a great holiday!!! In order to make every little person’s dream come true the Kiwanis are once again sponsoring and organizing a TOY DRIVE. There will be boxes for toys at Key Bank, Islanders Bank, Wells Fargo, Whidbey Island Bank and Friday Harbor Drug. Please come Continue Reading
Spontaneous Combustion
Written on December 8, 2013 at 9:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard about Nick Power’s truck burning last week. This was the scene he woke up to Thursday morning. If you own an older Ford Truck you might want to look at this link: http://trucks.about.com/od/carsafety/a/ford_cruise.htm Luckily the barn in the photo was saved, but the truck (obviously) was a total loss.
Oh This Doesn’t Look Good
Written on December 7, 2013 at 1:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town Administrator Duncan Wilson surveys the leakage from a suspected water main break on Spring Street Saturday morning.
San Juan Singers Flashmob
Written on December 7, 2013 at 1:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just saw the San Juan Singers at Marketplace today. If you missed it, you can still see them at their “A Night Before Christmas” event at the San Juan Community Theater on Dec. 14 at 7:30 pm or Dec 15 at 2:00 pm. Come and enjoy an evening of song with your family and friends! Continue Reading
Fly and Shop!
Written on December 7, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out what Westwind Aviation is offering this holiday season… A Day to shop in Downtown Seattle via Westwind Aviation! Take in Nordstrom’s, Macy’s, Westlake Center. Maybe hop over to Pike’s Place or the Seattle Center. Your own personal charter flight from Friday Harbor to Seattle’s Boeing Field including town car service to/from Boeing Field Continue Reading
If These Walls Could Talk….
Written on December 7, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Historic Tour of the Whale Museum (Originally known as the Odd Fellows Hall) Join Robin Jacobson on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 6pm for an insightful “if these walls could talk … and sometimes they do” presentation and tour of the historic Odd Fellow Hall Building, today known as The Whale Museum. Hear about the murder trial of Continue Reading
December Orca
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Another beautiful day – another beautiful photo from Captain Jim. And here’s his message for you today… Just a reminder that we do see Orcas in every month of the year. And we have a covered boat with a heater. And I love to take folks out to see our amazing wildlife all year long! Continue Reading
Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shop local and support our library! The Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale is December 14, 10 am to 2 pm, in the San Juan Island Library conference room. There will be a selection of specialty books, individually priced and suitable for gifts, including a number of history books focusing on World War II. Continue Reading
SJI Rotary Helps Philippines
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Rotary Club helps Philippine relief effort to provide safe drinking water Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful cyclones in history, struck Southeast Asia last month, wreaking havoc on the Philippines. This Category 5 storm caused more than 5,000 fatalities and left devastation in its wake. Survivors faced immediate threats from lack Continue Reading
Raffle Winners
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stacey Brown and Elizabeth Halsey were the lucky winners of Katherine Close’s raffle for her Community Project to benefit Head Start. Here’s Katherine with more… Thank you so much for what you have done I really enjoyed letting you add my article in teh update it also got me a scholarship so i am Continue Reading
OPALCO Rate Increase
Written on December 6, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Board Takes Action: Balanced Budget = Rate Increase At their November meeting, the OPALCO Board approved the 2014 budget for a total of $30,665,000, which includes a rate increase of 6%. The increase is necessary to meet the 2014 budget’s operating expenses including a 9% Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) rate increase, significant construction projects Continue Reading
Wait, what was that flight number again?
Written on December 5, 2013 at 10:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder where your relatives are at “this very moment” when they’re flying here for the holidays? Ever wonder about how many commercial flights are in the air worldwide at any given time? Or, maybe you miss your tropical fish aquarium and need some other visual stress relieving diversion to stare at for a while. Continue Reading
Moon and Venus
Written on December 5, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a beautiful photo of the evening sky this week, shot by Bob Stavers. Thanks for sharing Bob!
Omnium Gatherum
Written on December 5, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a couple of things from Island Stage Left’s Helen Machin-Smith… First – a reminder that we have just 2 weeks left for “Other Desert Cities” (Thurs – Sun) and that the Sat 7th performance is at 2:00, not 7:30. Second – On another note: we have been told we are now a “tradition”, and Continue Reading
Seeking Executive Director for Wolf Hollow
Written on December 5, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
[Editor’s note – this post has been updated] Wolf Hollow is seeking applicants for Executive Director. This is a ¾ time position. Non-profit and fund raising skills needed. For a full Job Description visit our web site:- www.wolfhollowwildlife.org/employment To apply, please email a current resume and cover letter to: wolfhollow [@] wolfhollowwildlife [.] org noting Continue Reading