Topic: Around Here
Bob Wilson in National Magazine
Written on August 8, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Bob Wilson, of San Juan Surveying, LLC, has been featured in a nationwide Professional Land Surveyors’ publication called Point of Beginning (POB) Magazine. He was interviewed for POB’s “Solo Notes”, a series that focuses on small business owners in the land surveying profession. Check out this online electronic magazine article: “Surveying the Island Life” Continue Reading
Free Sports Physicals
Written on August 8, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
One day only – Provided by Peace Island Medical Center on Tuesday, Aug 13 from 1:00 -5:00 pm at FHHS Hall Gym Provider: Kimberlee Van Der Kolk, ARNP-c Please bring your sports physical forms with you.
Parking Lot Sale
Written on August 8, 2013 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget! The Mullis Community Senior Center parking lot sale will be this Saturday, August 10, starting at 9:00 am. Come early and get one of Bonnie’s famous cinnamon buns. Coffee will be available too. At 11:30 the barbecue will start under chef Butch’s direction. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available. This should be a Continue Reading
Pickett Tonight
Written on August 7, 2013 at 11:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
The season’s second performance of the Life and Times of General George Pickett is scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, August 7 in the Gubleman Theater at the San Juan Community Theatre. It is the first time Pickett has been in the “The Gube” since its inception in 1996. Join Mike Vouri and Michael Cohen Continue Reading
40 years of Aeronautical Services
Written on August 7, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s 4:30 in the morning and still very dark when the crew for Aeronautical Services shows up at the sort ramp in Anacortes. UPS trucks will soon arrive bringing their daily load of packages from Seattle distribution centers. By 7:00 those packages will have been sorted from trailers into Aeronautical trucks bound for ferries to Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on August 7, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 -8:15 pm, Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn, FREE Summer Concert Series. 405 Price Street, San Juan Island Historical Museum Fabulous Rythmatics is celebrating their 20th anniversary as an Island Band! Playing mostly cover rhythm & blues, this talented group will have you dancing ‘till the sun sets! Go to www.islandrec.org Continue Reading
Call for Volunteers
Written on August 6, 2013 at 8:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Photography Exhibit at the County Fair could use some help this year. Anyone interested in helping set up at any time on Tuesday, Aug. 13, please get in touch with me at 317-4095 or email dustrude [@] mac [.] com The day is broken into 3 shifts: 9:00 to noon; noon to 3:00, and Continue Reading
Popeye
Written on August 6, 2013 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a beautiful photo by Keith Busha of Popeye the Harbor Seal who used to live down by the port docks here in Friday Harbor. Click it to see it larger. For those who don’t know, he’s the inspiration for the Seal sculpture down at the Port’s Fairweather Park by the Port office. Haven’t seen Continue Reading
August: Time For School, Time For Immunizations
Written on August 6, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message from Joanne Runyan, Immunization and Communicable Disease Coordinator over at San Juan County Health and Community Services: Preparing for school is full of excitement and the time for new school clothes, school supplies, lunch bags, and back packs. But, it’s also the perfect time to make sure children are up to date Continue Reading
Primary Ballots Due For Voters in the Town of Friday Harbor
Written on August 6, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Voters in the Town of Friday Harbor are reminded that ballots are due today, August 6. Ballots must have a postmark by August 6 or deposited in a drop box at the Courthouse or Elections office by 8 p.m. If you are a Town of Friday Harbor voter and have misplaced your ballot, you may Continue Reading
Pet of The Week
Written on August 5, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pete was picked up as a stray here on the island not long ago, very thin and in desperate need of some TLC. As near as we can tell, he is a Husky/Lab/Pitt Bull mix. Whatever the combo is – Pete is a terrific dog! He is just about a year old, neutered and full Continue Reading
Wild at Heart Studios Workshop
Written on August 5, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget, this is coming up soon – August 25 and 26th: Wild at Heart Studios Announces a Michael DeMeng Workshop in Friday Harbor! New York’s most audacious and beloved assemblage artist will be making a rare west coast visit this August to teach “The Patron Saint of Discarded Things”, a 2-day workshop – just Continue Reading
This Week at FH Film Festival – The 11th Hour
Written on August 5, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival has scheduled an array of special films to be shown each week leading up to the festival. These free screenings will be held at the FHFF office (10 First St., next door to The Toy Box) on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 pm. Admission is by donation, including free popcorn. Continue Reading
Steven Wright
Written on August 5, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you’re not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he’s the famous Canadian (comic) scientist who once said: “I woke up one morning, and all of my stuff had been stolen and replaced by exact duplicates.” His mind sees things differently than most of us do. Here are some of his gems: 1 – Continue Reading
Progress
Written on August 4, 2013 at 9:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may remember seeing this story (FHES Construction) on the Update last month about the renovation going on at the elementary school. Here’s school superintendent Richard Thompson with a quick update, and some progress photos. Thanks Rick! Good Afternoon: I thought I would send you some pictures of the project taking place at the Elementary School. Continue Reading
Cultural Landscape Restoration to Continue at American Camp
Written on August 4, 2013 at 9:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Work is under way at American Camp as the next step in the Cultural Landscape Restoration moves forward. The park will be removing a stand of young Douglas fir that has encroached on the prairie southeast of the Redoubt. There are approximately 170 trees in the stand which will be removed by mechanical methods and Continue Reading
Bob Wilson in National Magazine
Written on August 8, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Bob Wilson, of San Juan Surveying, LLC, has been featured in a nationwide Professional Land Surveyors’ publication called Point of Beginning (POB) Magazine. He was interviewed for POB’s “Solo Notes”, a series that focuses on small business owners in the land surveying profession. Check out this online electronic magazine article: “Surveying the Island Life” Continue Reading
Free Sports Physicals
Written on August 8, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
One day only – Provided by Peace Island Medical Center on Tuesday, Aug 13 from 1:00 -5:00 pm at FHHS Hall Gym Provider: Kimberlee Van Der Kolk, ARNP-c Please bring your sports physical forms with you.
Parking Lot Sale
Written on August 8, 2013 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget! The Mullis Community Senior Center parking lot sale will be this Saturday, August 10, starting at 9:00 am. Come early and get one of Bonnie’s famous cinnamon buns. Coffee will be available too. At 11:30 the barbecue will start under chef Butch’s direction. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available. This should be a Continue Reading
Pickett Tonight
Written on August 7, 2013 at 11:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
The season’s second performance of the Life and Times of General George Pickett is scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, August 7 in the Gubleman Theater at the San Juan Community Theatre. It is the first time Pickett has been in the “The Gube” since its inception in 1996. Join Mike Vouri and Michael Cohen Continue Reading
40 years of Aeronautical Services
Written on August 7, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s 4:30 in the morning and still very dark when the crew for Aeronautical Services shows up at the sort ramp in Anacortes. UPS trucks will soon arrive bringing their daily load of packages from Seattle distribution centers. By 7:00 those packages will have been sorted from trailers into Aeronautical trucks bound for ferries to Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on August 7, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 -8:15 pm, Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn, FREE Summer Concert Series. 405 Price Street, San Juan Island Historical Museum Fabulous Rythmatics is celebrating their 20th anniversary as an Island Band! Playing mostly cover rhythm & blues, this talented group will have you dancing ‘till the sun sets! Go to www.islandrec.org Continue Reading
Call for Volunteers
Written on August 6, 2013 at 8:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Photography Exhibit at the County Fair could use some help this year. Anyone interested in helping set up at any time on Tuesday, Aug. 13, please get in touch with me at 317-4095 or email dustrude [@] mac [.] com The day is broken into 3 shifts: 9:00 to noon; noon to 3:00, and Continue Reading
Popeye
Written on August 6, 2013 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a beautiful photo by Keith Busha of Popeye the Harbor Seal who used to live down by the port docks here in Friday Harbor. Click it to see it larger. For those who don’t know, he’s the inspiration for the Seal sculpture down at the Port’s Fairweather Park by the Port office. Haven’t seen Continue Reading
August: Time For School, Time For Immunizations
Written on August 6, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message from Joanne Runyan, Immunization and Communicable Disease Coordinator over at San Juan County Health and Community Services: Preparing for school is full of excitement and the time for new school clothes, school supplies, lunch bags, and back packs. But, it’s also the perfect time to make sure children are up to date Continue Reading
Primary Ballots Due For Voters in the Town of Friday Harbor
Written on August 6, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Voters in the Town of Friday Harbor are reminded that ballots are due today, August 6. Ballots must have a postmark by August 6 or deposited in a drop box at the Courthouse or Elections office by 8 p.m. If you are a Town of Friday Harbor voter and have misplaced your ballot, you may Continue Reading
Pet of The Week
Written on August 5, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pete was picked up as a stray here on the island not long ago, very thin and in desperate need of some TLC. As near as we can tell, he is a Husky/Lab/Pitt Bull mix. Whatever the combo is – Pete is a terrific dog! He is just about a year old, neutered and full Continue Reading
Wild at Heart Studios Workshop
Written on August 5, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget, this is coming up soon – August 25 and 26th: Wild at Heart Studios Announces a Michael DeMeng Workshop in Friday Harbor! New York’s most audacious and beloved assemblage artist will be making a rare west coast visit this August to teach “The Patron Saint of Discarded Things”, a 2-day workshop – just Continue Reading
This Week at FH Film Festival – The 11th Hour
Written on August 5, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival has scheduled an array of special films to be shown each week leading up to the festival. These free screenings will be held at the FHFF office (10 First St., next door to The Toy Box) on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 pm. Admission is by donation, including free popcorn. Continue Reading
Steven Wright
Written on August 5, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you’re not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he’s the famous Canadian (comic) scientist who once said: “I woke up one morning, and all of my stuff had been stolen and replaced by exact duplicates.” His mind sees things differently than most of us do. Here are some of his gems: 1 – Continue Reading
Progress
Written on August 4, 2013 at 9:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may remember seeing this story (FHES Construction) on the Update last month about the renovation going on at the elementary school. Here’s school superintendent Richard Thompson with a quick update, and some progress photos. Thanks Rick! Good Afternoon: I thought I would send you some pictures of the project taking place at the Elementary School. Continue Reading
Cultural Landscape Restoration to Continue at American Camp
Written on August 4, 2013 at 9:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Work is under way at American Camp as the next step in the Cultural Landscape Restoration moves forward. The park will be removing a stand of young Douglas fir that has encroached on the prairie southeast of the Redoubt. There are approximately 170 trees in the stand which will be removed by mechanical methods and Continue Reading