Topic: Around Here
Pet of the Week
Written on March 25, 2013 at 3:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Tippy Hedren! Tippy came to the shelter almost a year ago, having spent several winters as a stray living underneath The Sweet Retreat. The kind folks there fed her and looked after her but thought she deserved a better life and brought her to us to help her find her forever home. She suffered Continue Reading
Run Ladies Run
Written on March 25, 2013 at 7:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
There was a good turnout for the annual Run Ladies Run 10K race and Half Marathon yesterday. John Miller was there and got some photos to share with you. And here are a few race results: Chelsea Bryant – first 10k finisher – 48:52 Pam Stuart – first islander 10k finisher – 49:44 Casey Swirtz – first Continue Reading
Time to start thinking “Softball” and “Soccer”
Written on March 25, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, Island Rec Adult Co-Ed Softball League: Get your team ready! $375 per team if registered by April 24th and $400 thereafter. Pick up registration form and roster at the Island Rec office, 580 Guard St, Monday – Friday 1-5pm. Mandatory Captains Meeting April 24th. Practice will begin the first Sunday of May and games will Continue Reading
Island Rec Table Tennis Tournament Winners
Written on March 25, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
And as long as we’re talkin’ sports, here’s a note from Island Rec about the recent Table Tennis Tournament last weekend: Congratulations to Joe Kantor of Anacortes , Vince Streano of Anacortes, Tony Fyrvquist , and Walter Caldwell for being big winners in the Table Tennis Tournament this weekend in their divisions. Roger Paul took Continue Reading
Back in action: The Anacortes/Sidney ferry run opens
Written on March 24, 2013 at 11:11 pm, by Ian Byington
This past weekend saw the annual celebration of the ferry that connects neighbors…and Josie and I were there: On Sunday, the Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney, BC ferry ran for the first time this year, as Washington State Ferries’ northernmost route (and only international route) got underway for its nine-month season. The Chelan was greeted at the Sidney Continue Reading
Hobbes is at it again…
Written on March 24, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
We haven’t heard from Chef Hobbes in a while have we? Let’s see what he’s up to… This is my all time favorite pasta! Pasta Vongole or clam pasta… Recipe for two: Linguine pasta 2 pounds fresh, local clams, washed and soaked 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 leek, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Continue Reading
Author Event – Griffin Bay Bookstore
Written on March 23, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore is excited to host a special event for former San Juan Islander, Clyde Curley, and his debut novel, Raggedy Man, Saturday, April 6, 7:00 pm at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Islanders who are acquainted with Clyde Curley as a musician shouldn’t miss this chance to hear him talk about, and read from his Continue Reading
San Juan Island artists….New Mexico, Canada, Friday Harbor, Arizona – everywhere!
Written on March 22, 2013 at 6:15 am, by Ian Byington
It was cool to hear from Barbara Marrett at the Vistors’ Bureau that Friday Harbor was selected as one of the great artists’ town in the US – here’s the writeup of “America the Beautiful – The United States Destination Marketing Agency” & their Top Ten. And that’s not all! ++++++++++ +++++++ Just the other day I Continue Reading
Principal Search
Written on March 22, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is a message from SJISD Superintendent Rick Thompson – Hello Stakeholders: Here is an update on the principal search at Friday Harbor Elementary School. On March 12th and 13th the FHES principal search committee interviewed 9 semi-finalist candidates. Each candidate was given an hour to answer 20 questions which directly relate to their ability to Continue Reading
Dateline: Victoria – the ferry runs from San Juan Island to Victoria again!
Written on March 22, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Ian Byington
The ferry to Sidney, British Columbia gets going this weekend after a three-month break, with ceremonies on Sunday’s opening run to Sidney with town-criers, the Sidney welcoming crew & cookies, Anacortes officials joined by Friday Harbor folks & WSF people…and the opening of the gate so Canadians can easily come visit San Juan Island. (Here’s Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector Series
Written on March 22, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time again, next Monday, the 25th. Here’s Rob with this month’s feature: Our next screening is part of a brand-new film series looking at the who, what, and how’s that are contaminating our food, water, and air. The film is called What’s in the Water? and is Part One of a 3-part series called “The Great Continue Reading
Island Wools
Written on March 21, 2013 at 4:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note in from Julie Packard down at Island Wools – You know the place down there behind the Golden Triangle and Pelindaba where they sell local and national brands of yarn and knitting supplies… WOW! Julie’s been there whole year already! Here she is with more: I wanted to let your readers Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk – March Edition
Written on March 21, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this Saturday – March 23. 1:00 – 4:00 pm. – Come for an afternoon to share the San Juan Island Conservation Corps’ showcase of their timber and rock retaining wall projects on the Land Bank property adjacent to Lime Kiln State Park. Middle-schoolers and SJICC members Eric Sable and Jessie Pachuta will lead us through Continue Reading
Going Underground….
Written on March 21, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Far in the future, the world revolves UNDERGROUND—at “The Great Mall of Nemotex.” There is only talk of the SURFACE, a place where there used to be trees and animals and fresh air. The Friday Harbor Middle School Players present Escape from Nemotex THIS Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm and Continue Reading
Amanda Rocks the Vote
Written on March 21, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you popped in to Marketplace yesterday afternoon you may have seen this young lady registering people to vote. This is San Juan Island League of Women Voters’ youngest member, Amanda Brast holding down the fort at Marketplace on Wednesday from 3:00 and 4:00 pm.
New Anonymous Reporting Tool Available
Written on March 21, 2013 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Teams with Safe Schools for New Bullying Incident Reporting and Tracking System Recent U.S. education statistics show that children are often bullied at school. This can have negative results for students and their education. It can also be very difficult for families. Many students have shared that they would report Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 25, 2013 at 3:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Tippy Hedren! Tippy came to the shelter almost a year ago, having spent several winters as a stray living underneath The Sweet Retreat. The kind folks there fed her and looked after her but thought she deserved a better life and brought her to us to help her find her forever home. She suffered Continue Reading
Run Ladies Run
Written on March 25, 2013 at 7:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
There was a good turnout for the annual Run Ladies Run 10K race and Half Marathon yesterday. John Miller was there and got some photos to share with you. And here are a few race results: Chelsea Bryant – first 10k finisher – 48:52 Pam Stuart – first islander 10k finisher – 49:44 Casey Swirtz – first Continue Reading
Time to start thinking “Softball” and “Soccer”
Written on March 25, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, Island Rec Adult Co-Ed Softball League: Get your team ready! $375 per team if registered by April 24th and $400 thereafter. Pick up registration form and roster at the Island Rec office, 580 Guard St, Monday – Friday 1-5pm. Mandatory Captains Meeting April 24th. Practice will begin the first Sunday of May and games will Continue Reading
Island Rec Table Tennis Tournament Winners
Written on March 25, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
And as long as we’re talkin’ sports, here’s a note from Island Rec about the recent Table Tennis Tournament last weekend: Congratulations to Joe Kantor of Anacortes , Vince Streano of Anacortes, Tony Fyrvquist , and Walter Caldwell for being big winners in the Table Tennis Tournament this weekend in their divisions. Roger Paul took Continue Reading
Back in action: The Anacortes/Sidney ferry run opens
Written on March 24, 2013 at 11:11 pm, by Ian Byington
This past weekend saw the annual celebration of the ferry that connects neighbors…and Josie and I were there: On Sunday, the Anacortes/Friday Harbor/Sidney, BC ferry ran for the first time this year, as Washington State Ferries’ northernmost route (and only international route) got underway for its nine-month season. The Chelan was greeted at the Sidney Continue Reading
Hobbes is at it again…
Written on March 24, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
We haven’t heard from Chef Hobbes in a while have we? Let’s see what he’s up to… This is my all time favorite pasta! Pasta Vongole or clam pasta… Recipe for two: Linguine pasta 2 pounds fresh, local clams, washed and soaked 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 leek, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Continue Reading
Author Event – Griffin Bay Bookstore
Written on March 23, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore is excited to host a special event for former San Juan Islander, Clyde Curley, and his debut novel, Raggedy Man, Saturday, April 6, 7:00 pm at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Islanders who are acquainted with Clyde Curley as a musician shouldn’t miss this chance to hear him talk about, and read from his Continue Reading
San Juan Island artists….New Mexico, Canada, Friday Harbor, Arizona – everywhere!
Written on March 22, 2013 at 6:15 am, by Ian Byington
It was cool to hear from Barbara Marrett at the Vistors’ Bureau that Friday Harbor was selected as one of the great artists’ town in the US – here’s the writeup of “America the Beautiful – The United States Destination Marketing Agency” & their Top Ten. And that’s not all! ++++++++++ +++++++ Just the other day I Continue Reading
Principal Search
Written on March 22, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is a message from SJISD Superintendent Rick Thompson – Hello Stakeholders: Here is an update on the principal search at Friday Harbor Elementary School. On March 12th and 13th the FHES principal search committee interviewed 9 semi-finalist candidates. Each candidate was given an hour to answer 20 questions which directly relate to their ability to Continue Reading
Dateline: Victoria – the ferry runs from San Juan Island to Victoria again!
Written on March 22, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Ian Byington
The ferry to Sidney, British Columbia gets going this weekend after a three-month break, with ceremonies on Sunday’s opening run to Sidney with town-criers, the Sidney welcoming crew & cookies, Anacortes officials joined by Friday Harbor folks & WSF people…and the opening of the gate so Canadians can easily come visit San Juan Island. (Here’s Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector Series
Written on March 22, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time again, next Monday, the 25th. Here’s Rob with this month’s feature: Our next screening is part of a brand-new film series looking at the who, what, and how’s that are contaminating our food, water, and air. The film is called What’s in the Water? and is Part One of a 3-part series called “The Great Continue Reading
Island Wools
Written on March 21, 2013 at 4:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note in from Julie Packard down at Island Wools – You know the place down there behind the Golden Triangle and Pelindaba where they sell local and national brands of yarn and knitting supplies… WOW! Julie’s been there whole year already! Here she is with more: I wanted to let your readers Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk – March Edition
Written on March 21, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this Saturday – March 23. 1:00 – 4:00 pm. – Come for an afternoon to share the San Juan Island Conservation Corps’ showcase of their timber and rock retaining wall projects on the Land Bank property adjacent to Lime Kiln State Park. Middle-schoolers and SJICC members Eric Sable and Jessie Pachuta will lead us through Continue Reading
Going Underground….
Written on March 21, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Far in the future, the world revolves UNDERGROUND—at “The Great Mall of Nemotex.” There is only talk of the SURFACE, a place where there used to be trees and animals and fresh air. The Friday Harbor Middle School Players present Escape from Nemotex THIS Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm and Continue Reading
Amanda Rocks the Vote
Written on March 21, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you popped in to Marketplace yesterday afternoon you may have seen this young lady registering people to vote. This is San Juan Island League of Women Voters’ youngest member, Amanda Brast holding down the fort at Marketplace on Wednesday from 3:00 and 4:00 pm.
New Anonymous Reporting Tool Available
Written on March 21, 2013 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Teams with Safe Schools for New Bullying Incident Reporting and Tracking System Recent U.S. education statistics show that children are often bullied at school. This can have negative results for students and their education. It can also be very difficult for families. Many students have shared that they would report Continue Reading