Topic: Around Here
Swim Team Tryouts
Written on October 21, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you ready to be a competitive swimmer? If you are between 8 and 18 you are invited to try out for the San Juan Island Fitness Swim Team. In addition to regular practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we’ll do a dive clinic in Anacortes, swim meets, swim-a-thon fundraiser and end-of-season event. The season runs Continue Reading
Absentee Ballot Option
Written on October 20, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hawkeyed Update reader Jane sends this note to share with you. Thanks Jane! I wanted to share with you something that I learned this week about obtaining an Absentee Ballot while away from home. I think it’s worthy of an article. If you have a printer you can print out your ballot by going to Continue Reading
Garry Oak Habitat Work Party
Written on October 20, 2013 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us this fall for two work parties the ongoing Garry oak habitat project on Cady Mountain. Sunday, October 27 Noon – 4pm These “work parties” are opportunities to learn more about unique island ecology, meet other islanders, and enjoy spending time on the preserve! Please RSVP for details on meeting place and work plan. Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on October 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Stillpoint Shakeout!
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Thursday, October 17, San Juan Island’s private Elementary School proudly participated in the Great Shake-Out! Stillpoint School students and teachers joined more than 18 million people worldwide in this annual effort to improve preparedness in the event of an earthquake. Along with hundreds of thousands of Washington residents, Stillpoint School held an earthquake drill Continue Reading
SJI Real Estate Market Summary
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time once again for our local real estate summary, brought to you by Merri Ann Simonson of Coldwell Banker. Here she is with this year’s latest report: In reviewing the year-to-date volume for 2013, the real estate market volume on San Juan Island reflects an increase of 9% for the period of January through Continue Reading
Scenic Byway Summer Shuttle Bus Report Released
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership recently released the final report on a two-year National Scenic Byway grant project to reduce vehicle traffic on the ferries and county roads during peak summer travel periods. The report summarizes promotion and operation of the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Explorer Bus on Orcas and San Juan Continue Reading
Soccer Referee Clinic
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Travis Ayers, President of San Juan Soccer… Dear Soccer Fans, We have the possibility of conducting a referee clinic on SJI during the 1st weekend of November. With a few hours online and 8 hours on Saturday or Sunday, you could become certified to referee soccer matches and get paid for Continue Reading
Thanks!
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a thank-you letter from the mailbag: Dear Editor: Many thanks to the San Juan County Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust for sponsoring the timely Conservation Easements seminar for lawyers and lay members of the community. Nationally recognized for his expertise in this area, Seattle attorney Konrad Liegel did an outstanding job Continue Reading
National Parks and Trails Reopen
Written on October 17, 2013 at 11:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
With the end of the government shutdown San Juan Island National Historical Park is again open to visitors. Check out the press release from park Superintendent Lee Taylor: SJINHP-Reopens. (PDF)
Anacortes Ferry Walk
Written on October 17, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next time you’re a little early for the ferry in Anacortes and have some time to kill, you might enjoy checking out the new walkway down by the beach. We were there just the other day in gorgeous weather and were really impressed. There is a boardwalk that winds through the bushes and trees with Continue Reading
Hobbes’ Peppers Aioli
Written on October 17, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another one from Chef Hobbes: I was inspired to make this dish after Deb and I went to happy hour at the Cask & Schooner last week and had some of these little guys. Padron peppers are wonderful mild tasting peppers, enjoy with a lovely aioli which is simple to make. Recipe: 2 big Continue Reading
Call for Crafters
Written on October 17, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
More email from the Update mailbag to share with you – this one from Jan Murphy at the animal shelter… Hey Tim, Can you post another “call for crafters” for our Craft Fair? We still need more participants. The Animal Shelter is looking for artists and crafters to participate in “Christmas For Critters“, a holiday Continue Reading
More Ghosts Among Us
Written on October 17, 2013 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ghosts are among us on San Juan Island, or so many believe. Join friends, neighbors and island visitors as stories and experiences are shared by those who claim they personally have witnessed such phenomena or who can relate those stories that have been handed down over the years. Many would say these ring quite true! Continue Reading
Smoke Alarm at Haley’s
Written on October 16, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a notice that popped into the Update email box from Sheila Harley, the Public Information Officer at San Juan Island Fire Rescue… At approximately 4:20 AM, [on Tuesday morning, Oct. 15th], dispatch alerted San Jan Island Fire Rescue of a smoke alarm sounding at Haley’s Sports Bar and Grill on Spring Street in Friday Continue Reading
Shakin’ San Juan Islands
Written on October 16, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not too late to join your neighbors and the nearly 1 million Washingtonians participating in the Great Washington Shakeout earthquake drill. The shakeout drill is an opportunity for participants everywhere to practice what they would do in an earthquake. As of today, 23 million people from 37 states and 4 foreign countries have registered Continue Reading
Swim Team Tryouts
Written on October 21, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you ready to be a competitive swimmer? If you are between 8 and 18 you are invited to try out for the San Juan Island Fitness Swim Team. In addition to regular practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we’ll do a dive clinic in Anacortes, swim meets, swim-a-thon fundraiser and end-of-season event. The season runs Continue Reading
Absentee Ballot Option
Written on October 20, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hawkeyed Update reader Jane sends this note to share with you. Thanks Jane! I wanted to share with you something that I learned this week about obtaining an Absentee Ballot while away from home. I think it’s worthy of an article. If you have a printer you can print out your ballot by going to Continue Reading
Garry Oak Habitat Work Party
Written on October 20, 2013 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us this fall for two work parties the ongoing Garry oak habitat project on Cady Mountain. Sunday, October 27 Noon – 4pm These “work parties” are opportunities to learn more about unique island ecology, meet other islanders, and enjoy spending time on the preserve! Please RSVP for details on meeting place and work plan. Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on October 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Stillpoint Shakeout!
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Thursday, October 17, San Juan Island’s private Elementary School proudly participated in the Great Shake-Out! Stillpoint School students and teachers joined more than 18 million people worldwide in this annual effort to improve preparedness in the event of an earthquake. Along with hundreds of thousands of Washington residents, Stillpoint School held an earthquake drill Continue Reading
SJI Real Estate Market Summary
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time once again for our local real estate summary, brought to you by Merri Ann Simonson of Coldwell Banker. Here she is with this year’s latest report: In reviewing the year-to-date volume for 2013, the real estate market volume on San Juan Island reflects an increase of 9% for the period of January through Continue Reading
Scenic Byway Summer Shuttle Bus Report Released
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership recently released the final report on a two-year National Scenic Byway grant project to reduce vehicle traffic on the ferries and county roads during peak summer travel periods. The report summarizes promotion and operation of the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Explorer Bus on Orcas and San Juan Continue Reading
Soccer Referee Clinic
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Travis Ayers, President of San Juan Soccer… Dear Soccer Fans, We have the possibility of conducting a referee clinic on SJI during the 1st weekend of November. With a few hours online and 8 hours on Saturday or Sunday, you could become certified to referee soccer matches and get paid for Continue Reading
Thanks!
Written on October 18, 2013 at 5:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a thank-you letter from the mailbag: Dear Editor: Many thanks to the San Juan County Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust for sponsoring the timely Conservation Easements seminar for lawyers and lay members of the community. Nationally recognized for his expertise in this area, Seattle attorney Konrad Liegel did an outstanding job Continue Reading
National Parks and Trails Reopen
Written on October 17, 2013 at 11:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
With the end of the government shutdown San Juan Island National Historical Park is again open to visitors. Check out the press release from park Superintendent Lee Taylor: SJINHP-Reopens. (PDF)
Anacortes Ferry Walk
Written on October 17, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next time you’re a little early for the ferry in Anacortes and have some time to kill, you might enjoy checking out the new walkway down by the beach. We were there just the other day in gorgeous weather and were really impressed. There is a boardwalk that winds through the bushes and trees with Continue Reading
Hobbes’ Peppers Aioli
Written on October 17, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another one from Chef Hobbes: I was inspired to make this dish after Deb and I went to happy hour at the Cask & Schooner last week and had some of these little guys. Padron peppers are wonderful mild tasting peppers, enjoy with a lovely aioli which is simple to make. Recipe: 2 big Continue Reading
Call for Crafters
Written on October 17, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
More email from the Update mailbag to share with you – this one from Jan Murphy at the animal shelter… Hey Tim, Can you post another “call for crafters” for our Craft Fair? We still need more participants. The Animal Shelter is looking for artists and crafters to participate in “Christmas For Critters“, a holiday Continue Reading
More Ghosts Among Us
Written on October 17, 2013 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ghosts are among us on San Juan Island, or so many believe. Join friends, neighbors and island visitors as stories and experiences are shared by those who claim they personally have witnessed such phenomena or who can relate those stories that have been handed down over the years. Many would say these ring quite true! Continue Reading
Smoke Alarm at Haley’s
Written on October 16, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a notice that popped into the Update email box from Sheila Harley, the Public Information Officer at San Juan Island Fire Rescue… At approximately 4:20 AM, [on Tuesday morning, Oct. 15th], dispatch alerted San Jan Island Fire Rescue of a smoke alarm sounding at Haley’s Sports Bar and Grill on Spring Street in Friday Continue Reading
Shakin’ San Juan Islands
Written on October 16, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not too late to join your neighbors and the nearly 1 million Washingtonians participating in the Great Washington Shakeout earthquake drill. The shakeout drill is an opportunity for participants everywhere to practice what they would do in an earthquake. As of today, 23 million people from 37 states and 4 foreign countries have registered Continue Reading