Topic: Around Here
Got a couple hours for the Troops?
Written on February 24, 2013 at 11:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie would like to know if you can help out next Saturday, March 2. It is Troop Care Package Collection Day at Market Place. Volunteers sit at the table for a 2 hour shift to help collect money and comfort items for the troops serving overseas. The following shifts are available: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Continue Reading
John does it again
Written on February 24, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
And again with the photos from his Fir Island visit last week, here’s one more – this time, swans with a beautiful Mt. Baker backdrop. Almost looks like a painting! Thanks again John!
Hawk in Flight
Written on February 23, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
As promised, here’s another beautiful photo from John Miller from last week’s trek over to Fir Island. Thanks John!
This Space For Rent
Written on February 23, 2013 at 1:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joe Cooper of Wolverine Baseball wants to let you know what’s going on with the team and the ball field and how you can help. Here’s Joe with more… I just wanted to let your readers know what is happening with Friday Harbor Wolverine Baseball. The team is excited to start practice on Monday, February Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk: Jakle’s Lagoon
Written on February 22, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month’s Know Your Island Walk is this coming Saturday, Feb. 23rd, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, at Jakle’s Lagoon with bird expert Barbara Jensen. It will be a good one! Meet at the Jakle’s Lagoon parking lot on Cattle Point Road (part of the American Camp National Historical Park). And please – No dogs this time… Dogs scare birds. Continue Reading
EMS Recognizes Excellence at Annual Banquet
Written on February 22, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s good to know these guys are out there working hard night and day all year long watching our back. Sincere thanks to all of them! Cady Davies of SJI EMS sends over this notice of last week’s awards banquet recognizing their efforts: San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services and Medevac just completed another successful Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector Series
Written on February 22, 2013 at 5:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson has another one lined up for next Monday night. Here’s Rob with more info: Next Monday is Conscientious Projector night again at our library. (February 25, 7:00 PM in the main room) So, what’s this month’s film about…? Some of the more daring wings of science have been looking into unexplainable things that traditional science chooses Continue Reading
Swans in Flight
Written on February 21, 2013 at 5:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, John Miller supplies a beautiful nature photo – this time: Swans in Flight over on Fir Island.
Rick says “Thanks!”
Written on February 21, 2013 at 4:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Lisa Byers, Lovell Pratt and Bob Jarman for their recent primary victories. I look forward to seeing each of you over the next few months on the campaign trail. I would like to thank supporters and friends who stepped up and voted for me in the primary. It is an honor to serve Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow
Written on February 21, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy at Wolf Hollow sent an email with this heartwarming story. If you would like to receive email notifications like this, send her a note at SanJuanJan [@] gmail . com to let her know and she’ll get you fixed right up. Here’s her story: This cute little Saw Whet owl was found by island Continue Reading
KWIT going again this week…
Written on February 21, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Bollwinkel-Smith over at the community theater wants you to know that the hit show KWIT Radio Hour returns for four more shows tonight through Sunday. Friday and Saturday are filling up but there are more seats available for Thursday night and Sunday matinee. Tickets are available at 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org
Epigenetics – Tonight
Written on February 21, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Epigenetics the subject of next Arthur Whiteley Lecture. On Thursday February 21, Charles Laird, Professor of Biology at the University of Washington, Associate Director for Fragile X Research in the University’s Center on Human Development and Disability, will present a lecture entitled Epigenetic information channels the genome: insights from human disease. Epigenetics is a rapidly Continue Reading
Birth Announcement: Elsie Joyce Thomsen
Written on February 20, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Emily and Ian Thomsen happily announce the birth of their daughter Elsie Joyce Thomsen on January 24, 2013 in Missoula, Montana. Elsie weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 inches long. Elsie’s ecstatic uncle is Elliot Robinson Thomsen. Marty Robinson of San Juan Island, Tim Thomsen of Friday Harbor and Dana and Greg Howell of Ketchum, Continue Reading
Support your local park
Written on February 20, 2013 at 5:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Update investigative reporter Louise Dustrude checks in and files this report: How do you maintain a world-class public park without any tax support? It’s not easy. Lime Kiln Point State Park, also known as Whale Watch Park, is one of the few places in the world where you can watch whales up close Continue Reading
Review: “Houses Made of Wood and Light: The Life and Architecture of Hank Schubart”
Written on February 19, 2013 at 11:14 pm, by Ian Byington
When I received a review copy of “Houses Made of Wood & Light” in the mail the other day, I knew right away this was an awesome project….the book was beautifully shot, clearly written, and a wonderful celebration of Hank’s work. You’ll get the idea if you check out the website that goes with the Continue Reading
Northern Harrier
Written on February 19, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller went on a photo safari last week and captured quite a few beautiful wildlife images that he’ll be sharing with us. Below is a female Northern Harrier hawk he saw on Fir Island, last Friday. Thanks John! And just in case you didn’t know – Fir Island is where you’re at when Continue Reading
Got a couple hours for the Troops?
Written on February 24, 2013 at 11:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie would like to know if you can help out next Saturday, March 2. It is Troop Care Package Collection Day at Market Place. Volunteers sit at the table for a 2 hour shift to help collect money and comfort items for the troops serving overseas. The following shifts are available: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Continue Reading
John does it again
Written on February 24, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
And again with the photos from his Fir Island visit last week, here’s one more – this time, swans with a beautiful Mt. Baker backdrop. Almost looks like a painting! Thanks again John!
Hawk in Flight
Written on February 23, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
As promised, here’s another beautiful photo from John Miller from last week’s trek over to Fir Island. Thanks John!
This Space For Rent
Written on February 23, 2013 at 1:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joe Cooper of Wolverine Baseball wants to let you know what’s going on with the team and the ball field and how you can help. Here’s Joe with more… I just wanted to let your readers know what is happening with Friday Harbor Wolverine Baseball. The team is excited to start practice on Monday, February Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk: Jakle’s Lagoon
Written on February 22, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month’s Know Your Island Walk is this coming Saturday, Feb. 23rd, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, at Jakle’s Lagoon with bird expert Barbara Jensen. It will be a good one! Meet at the Jakle’s Lagoon parking lot on Cattle Point Road (part of the American Camp National Historical Park). And please – No dogs this time… Dogs scare birds. Continue Reading
EMS Recognizes Excellence at Annual Banquet
Written on February 22, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s good to know these guys are out there working hard night and day all year long watching our back. Sincere thanks to all of them! Cady Davies of SJI EMS sends over this notice of last week’s awards banquet recognizing their efforts: San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services and Medevac just completed another successful Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector Series
Written on February 22, 2013 at 5:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson has another one lined up for next Monday night. Here’s Rob with more info: Next Monday is Conscientious Projector night again at our library. (February 25, 7:00 PM in the main room) So, what’s this month’s film about…? Some of the more daring wings of science have been looking into unexplainable things that traditional science chooses Continue Reading
Swans in Flight
Written on February 21, 2013 at 5:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, John Miller supplies a beautiful nature photo – this time: Swans in Flight over on Fir Island.
Rick says “Thanks!”
Written on February 21, 2013 at 4:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Lisa Byers, Lovell Pratt and Bob Jarman for their recent primary victories. I look forward to seeing each of you over the next few months on the campaign trail. I would like to thank supporters and friends who stepped up and voted for me in the primary. It is an honor to serve Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow
Written on February 21, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy at Wolf Hollow sent an email with this heartwarming story. If you would like to receive email notifications like this, send her a note at SanJuanJan [@] gmail . com to let her know and she’ll get you fixed right up. Here’s her story: This cute little Saw Whet owl was found by island Continue Reading
KWIT going again this week…
Written on February 21, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Bollwinkel-Smith over at the community theater wants you to know that the hit show KWIT Radio Hour returns for four more shows tonight through Sunday. Friday and Saturday are filling up but there are more seats available for Thursday night and Sunday matinee. Tickets are available at 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org
Epigenetics – Tonight
Written on February 21, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Epigenetics the subject of next Arthur Whiteley Lecture. On Thursday February 21, Charles Laird, Professor of Biology at the University of Washington, Associate Director for Fragile X Research in the University’s Center on Human Development and Disability, will present a lecture entitled Epigenetic information channels the genome: insights from human disease. Epigenetics is a rapidly Continue Reading
Birth Announcement: Elsie Joyce Thomsen
Written on February 20, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Emily and Ian Thomsen happily announce the birth of their daughter Elsie Joyce Thomsen on January 24, 2013 in Missoula, Montana. Elsie weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 inches long. Elsie’s ecstatic uncle is Elliot Robinson Thomsen. Marty Robinson of San Juan Island, Tim Thomsen of Friday Harbor and Dana and Greg Howell of Ketchum, Continue Reading
Support your local park
Written on February 20, 2013 at 5:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Update investigative reporter Louise Dustrude checks in and files this report: How do you maintain a world-class public park without any tax support? It’s not easy. Lime Kiln Point State Park, also known as Whale Watch Park, is one of the few places in the world where you can watch whales up close Continue Reading
Review: “Houses Made of Wood and Light: The Life and Architecture of Hank Schubart”
Written on February 19, 2013 at 11:14 pm, by Ian Byington
When I received a review copy of “Houses Made of Wood & Light” in the mail the other day, I knew right away this was an awesome project….the book was beautifully shot, clearly written, and a wonderful celebration of Hank’s work. You’ll get the idea if you check out the website that goes with the Continue Reading
Northern Harrier
Written on February 19, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller went on a photo safari last week and captured quite a few beautiful wildlife images that he’ll be sharing with us. Below is a female Northern Harrier hawk he saw on Fir Island, last Friday. Thanks John! And just in case you didn’t know – Fir Island is where you’re at when Continue Reading