Topic: Around Here
God, Grass and Weeds
Written on July 4, 2013 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
I don’t know who wrote this, it was in an email forwarded to me several years ago along with a million other people, (probably to you as well) but I thought it was great so I’m posting it here. If anyone knows the author, let me know and I’ll give them credit… Imagine the following Continue Reading
FHES Construction
Written on July 4, 2013 at 2:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Have you noticed they’re upgrading the windows and the siding on the Elementary School? (Probably not, right? It’s summertime – who goes to school in the summertime?) Anyway, Dwight from LIWOL (Light WIth Out Loss) at tells me that energy savings was a big factor in the selection of new windows. These new windows have Continue Reading
Camp Stitch-a-Lot
Written on July 4, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Camp Stitch-a-Lot is coming up soon. Click the poster below for more info…
Paint Your Heart Out
Written on July 3, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
A call to join in the fun! Community groups, families, and individuals to help the San Juan Islands Museum of Art decorate their new home… A fun summer project that will begin Saturday, July 6th. Our inspiration is IMA-Visions of the Future! Plan your mural around this theme in any manner you and your group Continue Reading
One of a Hundred
Written on July 3, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you hear? Our island’s very own Jaime Ellsworth is included in Ashley Rooney’s book “100 Artists of the Northwest”. Congratulations Jaime! Jaime is also one of the featured artists at “The Dog Show: Loving our 4 legged Friends”, currently running at Waterworks Gallery through July 13.
Conservation Corps Begins 2nd Summer Season
Written on July 3, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
This summer, San Juan Island National Historical Park welcomes three San Juan Island Conservation Corps (SJICC) crews totaling 23 local middle school students. This is SJICC’s second summer season following a successful pilot spring program. Last summer, the very first San Juan Island Conservation Corps of 14 local middle school students completed various stewardship projects Continue Reading
Footloose at the Fair
Written on July 2, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJC Fair invites writers from all islands to enter poetry, short fiction and children’s writing on this year’s fair theme “Footloose at the Fair”. Note the deadline of July 10th for judging. Click the poster below for more information.
A Goodbye Message from Interim County Manager Robert Jean
Written on July 2, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
My thanks to the San Juan County citizens, Councilmembers and staff who helped me keep things moving forward this past year as your Interim County Manager. While there are plenty of items still on the TO DO list, we really had a very successful list of goals accomplished: GOVERNANCE TRANSITIONS – With the Charter amendments Continue Reading
Help preserve Friday Harbor’s historic buildings
Written on July 2, 2013 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is recruiting for a position on the Historic Preservation Review Board. This is an important volunteer position. Our work assisting the owners of historic buildings in town, and advising the Town Council on issues concerning the Town’s historic district, is being compromised without the full 5-member board. Applicants for this Continue Reading
The Life and Times of General George Pickett
Written on July 2, 2013 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Re-live Pickett’s Charge 150 years to the day of that terrible event during The Life and Times of General George Pickett at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3 at the San Juan Community Theatre. Park historian Mike Vouri, Singer Michael Cohen and Technical Director Chris De Staffany present the play for the 17th year. The play Continue Reading
Pedal Anywhere
Written on July 1, 2013 at 8:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard from Lynn Danaher that there’s a new bike rental business opening today in Friday Harbor. Check this out. PedalAnywhere is launching on Monday July 1 in Friday Harbor, WA, offering online reservations for weekly and monthly bike rentals, with pricing starting at only $115 per week. PedalAnywhere will be offering hybrid and Continue Reading
Cow and Pig Celebrate July 4th
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well, the cow celebrates anyway – Not really sure how it’s gonna turn out for the pig. John Miller sent this photo over to share. Any ideas for funny captions on this one?
Pet of the Week
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Cinnamon! This charming little girl is almost four months old and is just about the sweetest kitten you’ll ever meet. She is very friendly and playful and would do well in a home with other pets. Cinnamon has been spayed and would love to settle into a home of her own. Stop by the Continue Reading
Tour Costa del Sol with your Chamber
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce invites members of the chamber and the community to experience Spain and the sunny Costa del Sol October 21,2013. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be offering a fully escorted tour of the awe inspiring region of Southern Spain, the Costa del Sol. Continue Reading
Island Receives Funding to Reduce Underage Drinking
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District has been selected to receive a Prevention Intervention Specialist to coordinate Project SUCCESS to prevent and reduce youth alcohol and other drug use, and create a healthier and safer community environment through continuing to work with the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. The support from the Division of Behavioral Health Continue Reading
Formal Planning Begins for New Parklands
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI National Historical Park has received funding to begin the formal planning process for the Mitchell Hill and Westcott Bay properties added to the park in 2010 and in March 2013. The Development Concept Plan (DCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) process will address nearly 350 acres directly adjacent to the north and southeast park boundary. Continue Reading
God, Grass and Weeds
Written on July 4, 2013 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
I don’t know who wrote this, it was in an email forwarded to me several years ago along with a million other people, (probably to you as well) but I thought it was great so I’m posting it here. If anyone knows the author, let me know and I’ll give them credit… Imagine the following Continue Reading
FHES Construction
Written on July 4, 2013 at 2:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Have you noticed they’re upgrading the windows and the siding on the Elementary School? (Probably not, right? It’s summertime – who goes to school in the summertime?) Anyway, Dwight from LIWOL (Light WIth Out Loss) at tells me that energy savings was a big factor in the selection of new windows. These new windows have Continue Reading
Camp Stitch-a-Lot
Written on July 4, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Camp Stitch-a-Lot is coming up soon. Click the poster below for more info…
Paint Your Heart Out
Written on July 3, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
A call to join in the fun! Community groups, families, and individuals to help the San Juan Islands Museum of Art decorate their new home… A fun summer project that will begin Saturday, July 6th. Our inspiration is IMA-Visions of the Future! Plan your mural around this theme in any manner you and your group Continue Reading
One of a Hundred
Written on July 3, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you hear? Our island’s very own Jaime Ellsworth is included in Ashley Rooney’s book “100 Artists of the Northwest”. Congratulations Jaime! Jaime is also one of the featured artists at “The Dog Show: Loving our 4 legged Friends”, currently running at Waterworks Gallery through July 13.
Conservation Corps Begins 2nd Summer Season
Written on July 3, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
This summer, San Juan Island National Historical Park welcomes three San Juan Island Conservation Corps (SJICC) crews totaling 23 local middle school students. This is SJICC’s second summer season following a successful pilot spring program. Last summer, the very first San Juan Island Conservation Corps of 14 local middle school students completed various stewardship projects Continue Reading
Footloose at the Fair
Written on July 2, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJC Fair invites writers from all islands to enter poetry, short fiction and children’s writing on this year’s fair theme “Footloose at the Fair”. Note the deadline of July 10th for judging. Click the poster below for more information.
A Goodbye Message from Interim County Manager Robert Jean
Written on July 2, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
My thanks to the San Juan County citizens, Councilmembers and staff who helped me keep things moving forward this past year as your Interim County Manager. While there are plenty of items still on the TO DO list, we really had a very successful list of goals accomplished: GOVERNANCE TRANSITIONS – With the Charter amendments Continue Reading
Help preserve Friday Harbor’s historic buildings
Written on July 2, 2013 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is recruiting for a position on the Historic Preservation Review Board. This is an important volunteer position. Our work assisting the owners of historic buildings in town, and advising the Town Council on issues concerning the Town’s historic district, is being compromised without the full 5-member board. Applicants for this Continue Reading
The Life and Times of General George Pickett
Written on July 2, 2013 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Re-live Pickett’s Charge 150 years to the day of that terrible event during The Life and Times of General George Pickett at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3 at the San Juan Community Theatre. Park historian Mike Vouri, Singer Michael Cohen and Technical Director Chris De Staffany present the play for the 17th year. The play Continue Reading
Pedal Anywhere
Written on July 1, 2013 at 8:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard from Lynn Danaher that there’s a new bike rental business opening today in Friday Harbor. Check this out. PedalAnywhere is launching on Monday July 1 in Friday Harbor, WA, offering online reservations for weekly and monthly bike rentals, with pricing starting at only $115 per week. PedalAnywhere will be offering hybrid and Continue Reading
Cow and Pig Celebrate July 4th
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well, the cow celebrates anyway – Not really sure how it’s gonna turn out for the pig. John Miller sent this photo over to share. Any ideas for funny captions on this one?
Pet of the Week
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Cinnamon! This charming little girl is almost four months old and is just about the sweetest kitten you’ll ever meet. She is very friendly and playful and would do well in a home with other pets. Cinnamon has been spayed and would love to settle into a home of her own. Stop by the Continue Reading
Tour Costa del Sol with your Chamber
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce invites members of the chamber and the community to experience Spain and the sunny Costa del Sol October 21,2013. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce announced that it will be offering a fully escorted tour of the awe inspiring region of Southern Spain, the Costa del Sol. Continue Reading
Island Receives Funding to Reduce Underage Drinking
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District has been selected to receive a Prevention Intervention Specialist to coordinate Project SUCCESS to prevent and reduce youth alcohol and other drug use, and create a healthier and safer community environment through continuing to work with the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. The support from the Division of Behavioral Health Continue Reading
Formal Planning Begins for New Parklands
Written on July 1, 2013 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI National Historical Park has received funding to begin the formal planning process for the Mitchell Hill and Westcott Bay properties added to the park in 2010 and in March 2013. The Development Concept Plan (DCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) process will address nearly 350 acres directly adjacent to the north and southeast park boundary. Continue Reading