Topic: Around Here
People Who Make a Difference
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juan’s elected their new board of directors for 2013-2014 at their Annual Meeting at Vinny’s Ristorante on May 13, 2013. The featured speaker, Necia Quast of San Juan Island, presented a riveting account of her experiences in the US Foreign Service and whose tenure included notable hardship Continue Reading
Photo Club Forming
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is a club forming for anyone interested in photography. Mary Haselow is the main organizer for it with help from Tim Dustrude (yes, me). We are hoping to find more people who would like to participate and even help organize and lead events. This is very easy – very low key and informal. You Continue Reading
Blessing at PIMC
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller was at the blessing of Peace Island Medical Center on Saturday and he has these photos to share with you. Click here to see the gallery.
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Pig War by Mark Holtzen Local teacher and author Mark Holtzen will be available to sign and discuss his children’s book, The Pig War, in the Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday, May 25, 2013, from 2:00-4:00 pm. He hopes to share the story and book with kids, visitors, and also with local elementary teachers Continue Reading
Hospital Trail Construction Begun
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers are needed to help with construction of the loop trail being built at Peace Island Medical Center. The second work party will be held on Saturday, May 25th at 9:00 am. This destination trail is also a spur off the Airport Trail section of the American Camp Trail. This project is being done by volunteer Continue Reading
Tillie Takes a Taxi
Written on May 20, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tillie the Orca caught a ride with San Juan Taxi today. Photo by Susan Juul. Thanks Susan!
J-Pod is Back
Written on May 20, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Charters was out last week and got some great shots to share with you of the triumphant return of J-Pod after more than 70 days away and travelling down to the coast of California. Click here to see photos of them home again. Thanks for sharing Jim!
SALT: The Only Rock We Eat
Written on May 20, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on Salt, Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the Grange Hall; the program begins at 7:00 pm, preceded by a potluck at 6:00 pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Brady Ryan of San Juan Island Sea Salt will discuss some of the fascinating aspects of the Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector Series
Written on May 20, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Rob Simpson with this month’s installment of the Conscientious Projector Series: In response to many requests, I will have dvd copies of last month’s Ho’Oponopono / interview with Dr. Len for whomever wants one. Monday, I had hoped we’d be watching the Disclosure film, but it turns out the DVD’s will not be out Continue Reading
Happy Video
Written on May 19, 2013 at 4:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a fun video for a Sunday morning. Enjoy!
How the Electricity Got Here
Written on May 18, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this video made in 1951 by the Bonneville Power Administration, that shows the manufacturing, delivery and laying of the first power cable from the mainland to the islands. It’s from the history section on OPALCO’s website and there are more videos on Opalco’s YouTube site. Pretty cool!
This is Our Town: Shannon Evans
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shannon Evans is a 2nd grade teacher at Friday Harbor Elementary School, where she has taught since 2006. She and her daughter Joanna, a 5th grader at FHES, moved to the island for the Mayberry-esque community and the inspiring natural beauty. Click here to read more. ThisIsOurTown.com is a glimpse of the people and businesses that Continue Reading
Letters About Literature State Finalist Awards!
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Ula Grace and Eden Light, two Stillpoint School students who were chosen as state semifinalists in the 2013 Letters About Literature program! Ula, a graduating 6th grader, and Eden, a 5th grade student, were chosen from approximately 3,400 students in Washington State to be selected as state semifinalists! Letters About Literature (LAL) is Continue Reading
Taming of the Shrew
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left will be presenting William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew this Summer. On Thursdays thru Sundays, July 11 – 28 at Roche Harbor, and Fridays thru Sundays, August 2 – 18 at 1062 Wold Road. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. More information is available at www.islandstageleft.org.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe in the San Juans
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Eighth grade students from Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon, will offer free performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta Iolanthe at three community performances during the first week of June: Monday, June 3, 2 p.m. at the Mullis Community Senior Center on San Juan Island Tuesday, June 4, 1 p.m. at the Shaw Community Center Continue Reading
OPALCO Director George Mulligan Resigns
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Board to Search for Replacement to Complete Term On Thursday, May 16th, the OPALCO Board of Directors accepted George Mulligan’s resignation from the board with great appreciation and gratitude for his five years of service. Board president Chris Thomerson said, “George’s ability to assimilate, refine and revealingly summarize complex financial issues provided the Board with Continue Reading
People Who Make a Difference
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juan’s elected their new board of directors for 2013-2014 at their Annual Meeting at Vinny’s Ristorante on May 13, 2013. The featured speaker, Necia Quast of San Juan Island, presented a riveting account of her experiences in the US Foreign Service and whose tenure included notable hardship Continue Reading
Photo Club Forming
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is a club forming for anyone interested in photography. Mary Haselow is the main organizer for it with help from Tim Dustrude (yes, me). We are hoping to find more people who would like to participate and even help organize and lead events. This is very easy – very low key and informal. You Continue Reading
Blessing at PIMC
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller was at the blessing of Peace Island Medical Center on Saturday and he has these photos to share with you. Click here to see the gallery.
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Pig War by Mark Holtzen Local teacher and author Mark Holtzen will be available to sign and discuss his children’s book, The Pig War, in the Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday, May 25, 2013, from 2:00-4:00 pm. He hopes to share the story and book with kids, visitors, and also with local elementary teachers Continue Reading
Hospital Trail Construction Begun
Written on May 21, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers are needed to help with construction of the loop trail being built at Peace Island Medical Center. The second work party will be held on Saturday, May 25th at 9:00 am. This destination trail is also a spur off the Airport Trail section of the American Camp Trail. This project is being done by volunteer Continue Reading
Tillie Takes a Taxi
Written on May 20, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tillie the Orca caught a ride with San Juan Taxi today. Photo by Susan Juul. Thanks Susan!
J-Pod is Back
Written on May 20, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Charters was out last week and got some great shots to share with you of the triumphant return of J-Pod after more than 70 days away and travelling down to the coast of California. Click here to see photos of them home again. Thanks for sharing Jim!
SALT: The Only Rock We Eat
Written on May 20, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on Salt, Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the Grange Hall; the program begins at 7:00 pm, preceded by a potluck at 6:00 pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Brady Ryan of San Juan Island Sea Salt will discuss some of the fascinating aspects of the Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector Series
Written on May 20, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Rob Simpson with this month’s installment of the Conscientious Projector Series: In response to many requests, I will have dvd copies of last month’s Ho’Oponopono / interview with Dr. Len for whomever wants one. Monday, I had hoped we’d be watching the Disclosure film, but it turns out the DVD’s will not be out Continue Reading
Happy Video
Written on May 19, 2013 at 4:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a fun video for a Sunday morning. Enjoy!
How the Electricity Got Here
Written on May 18, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this video made in 1951 by the Bonneville Power Administration, that shows the manufacturing, delivery and laying of the first power cable from the mainland to the islands. It’s from the history section on OPALCO’s website and there are more videos on Opalco’s YouTube site. Pretty cool!
This is Our Town: Shannon Evans
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shannon Evans is a 2nd grade teacher at Friday Harbor Elementary School, where she has taught since 2006. She and her daughter Joanna, a 5th grader at FHES, moved to the island for the Mayberry-esque community and the inspiring natural beauty. Click here to read more. ThisIsOurTown.com is a glimpse of the people and businesses that Continue Reading
Letters About Literature State Finalist Awards!
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Ula Grace and Eden Light, two Stillpoint School students who were chosen as state semifinalists in the 2013 Letters About Literature program! Ula, a graduating 6th grader, and Eden, a 5th grade student, were chosen from approximately 3,400 students in Washington State to be selected as state semifinalists! Letters About Literature (LAL) is Continue Reading
Taming of the Shrew
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left will be presenting William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew this Summer. On Thursdays thru Sundays, July 11 – 28 at Roche Harbor, and Fridays thru Sundays, August 2 – 18 at 1062 Wold Road. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. More information is available at www.islandstageleft.org.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe in the San Juans
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Eighth grade students from Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon, will offer free performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta Iolanthe at three community performances during the first week of June: Monday, June 3, 2 p.m. at the Mullis Community Senior Center on San Juan Island Tuesday, June 4, 1 p.m. at the Shaw Community Center Continue Reading
OPALCO Director George Mulligan Resigns
Written on May 17, 2013 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Board to Search for Replacement to Complete Term On Thursday, May 16th, the OPALCO Board of Directors accepted George Mulligan’s resignation from the board with great appreciation and gratitude for his five years of service. Board president Chris Thomerson said, “George’s ability to assimilate, refine and revealingly summarize complex financial issues provided the Board with Continue Reading