Topic: Around Here
What’s wrong with my ballot?
Written on January 31, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The ballot you received in the mail for this primary election may not look like you think it should. To clear up any confusion, here’s Auditor F. Milene Henley with the straight scoop: The Elections Office has been fielding a lot of questions from voters about the February ballot, most of which have to do with Charter-initiated Continue Reading
Webb Camp purchased, to be added to English Camp
Written on January 30, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dateline: Westcott Bay – Mobile San Juan Update News Correspondent Louise Dustrude dug a little deeper and files this report on the purchase of Webb Camp and also offers a brief history of the property that you may not have known about: Last month’s purchase of the Webb Camp property by The Conservation Fund will add nearly Continue Reading
Jan Newton: More acid in the oceans, and what the future holds
Written on January 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Ian Byington
SJ Nature Institute’s Arthur Whiteley Lecture: Ocean Acidification by Jan Newton; 7 p.m. Thursday – The Commons, UW Friday Harbor Labs.. Jan Newton, Senior Principal Oceanographer with Applied Physics Lab of UW works with colleagues at UW, including the Labs, and NOAA to assess the status of ocean acidification of local waters. Open to all Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on January 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a quick look around the island…… • Time marches on….Andrea Kiernan started working at Pelindaba Lavender ten years ago, and she’s still there, although her jobs have changed with the passage of time….here’s a nice little writeup about what she’s creating these days…. +++++++ • Mary Karen & Cal’s son Tyler Ryan (FHHS ’01) Continue Reading
WordPress Basics – Wednesday
Written on January 29, 2013 at 9:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
You wanna build a blog or website? You gotta check this out. It’s happening tomorrow morning at the Library: The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a three-hour workshop on the basics of building a website or blog using WordPress – an ideal platform for new businesses and organizations. The workshop will be Continue Reading
Beautiful art doors installed at Cancer Care Center
Written on January 29, 2013 at 5:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marie DiCristina has the latest on the newest artwork installed at the hospital: Another art piece has been added to the wonderful art collection at Peace Health’s Peace Island Medical Center on San Juan Island. The completed art glass entry doors into the Peace Island Cancer Care Center were recently installed. Local glass artist Kathy Crain Continue Reading
Iran: The Other Side of The Story
Written on January 29, 2013 at 4:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard about an interesting slideshow and talk that Judy Chovan is going to be giving next Tuesday at Mullis Center. Here she is with more: In November, Judy Chovan had the opportunity to travel to Iran. Following in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Nicholas Kristof, and Rick Steves, Judy visited Tehran, Isfahan, Persepolis, Continue Reading
Only thing better than an open boat – a Double Open Boat! Drop in this Saturday….
Written on January 29, 2013 at 4:35 am, by Ian Byington
This coming Saturday (February 2nd!) from one to five pm, Bill & Shannon Bailey are hosting a “Double Open Boat” so that you can drop by the marina & come aboard The Catalyst, as well as introducing their new boat, Westward. Here’s more from Shannon: Dear Friends, In the course of our Natural History-based voyages Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 28, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this week’s kitty, sent over from Jan at the shelter: As you can see, “Melanie Meatball” is a charming young lady, who would really like to have someone to love and a home of her own. She was brought in as a stray, so we’re not sure how old she is, but we’re guessing Continue Reading
Sailing Club News
Written on January 26, 2013 at 10:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ron DiCristina has this to share: January-February, 2013 Friday Harbor Sailing Club (FHSC) finished their 2012 year by again co-hosting Round the County Race with Orcas Island Yacht Club in November and holding their popular December Christmas Dinner meeting at Friday Harbor Masonic Hall where race trophies were awarded to winning members. Outgoing Commodore Terry Continue Reading
New Owners for San Juan Safaris
Written on January 26, 2013 at 10:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours has new owners. Bill Wright and Colleen Johansen are pleased to announce they have sold the business to Brian and Rachel Goodremont. San Juan Safaris was established in 1995 with only 3 touring kayaks operating out of Roche Harbor. By 2007 it had expanded to both Friday Continue Reading
Taking care of Dodie’s Shadow……
Written on January 26, 2013 at 1:43 am, by Ian Byington
Most folks who knew Dodie Gann also knew Shadow…it’s good to hear he’s in good hands with Michelle Loftus over at the Animal Inn. Here’s more from Michelle about how he’s doing: As many of you know, our dear friend Dodie Gann passed recently. Dodie and I had many conversations about Shadow, her beloved canine Continue Reading
Fish Tacos!
Written on January 25, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Matt Marinkovich reminds us that today is Fish Taco day at Marketplace: Fish Tacos made with Rockfish or Sockeye Friday (today) 11-2 wind, rain, or shine! at Marketplace $7 each (Also, Matt’s sockeye for sale for $9 per pound) Dear Fish Eaters, In our quest to raise money for Fish for Teeth, to continue our mission to Continue Reading
Opening tonight – “Warp and Weft”
Written on January 25, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard from Emily Reed that there’s a new show opening tonight at the Island’s Museum of Art. Here’s Emily with more: The exhibition of Japanese-American Fiber Artist Seiko Atsuta Purdue, Warp and Weft: the Northwest and Japan, opens Friday, January 25, 5-8 pm at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art in Friday Harbor. Continue Reading
What’s wrong with my ballot?
Written on January 31, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The ballot you received in the mail for this primary election may not look like you think it should. To clear up any confusion, here’s Auditor F. Milene Henley with the straight scoop: The Elections Office has been fielding a lot of questions from voters about the February ballot, most of which have to do with Charter-initiated Continue Reading
Webb Camp purchased, to be added to English Camp
Written on January 30, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dateline: Westcott Bay – Mobile San Juan Update News Correspondent Louise Dustrude dug a little deeper and files this report on the purchase of Webb Camp and also offers a brief history of the property that you may not have known about: Last month’s purchase of the Webb Camp property by The Conservation Fund will add nearly Continue Reading
Jan Newton: More acid in the oceans, and what the future holds
Written on January 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Ian Byington
SJ Nature Institute’s Arthur Whiteley Lecture: Ocean Acidification by Jan Newton; 7 p.m. Thursday – The Commons, UW Friday Harbor Labs.. Jan Newton, Senior Principal Oceanographer with Applied Physics Lab of UW works with colleagues at UW, including the Labs, and NOAA to assess the status of ocean acidification of local waters. Open to all Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on January 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a quick look around the island…… • Time marches on….Andrea Kiernan started working at Pelindaba Lavender ten years ago, and she’s still there, although her jobs have changed with the passage of time….here’s a nice little writeup about what she’s creating these days…. +++++++ • Mary Karen & Cal’s son Tyler Ryan (FHHS ’01) Continue Reading
WordPress Basics – Wednesday
Written on January 29, 2013 at 9:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
You wanna build a blog or website? You gotta check this out. It’s happening tomorrow morning at the Library: The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a three-hour workshop on the basics of building a website or blog using WordPress – an ideal platform for new businesses and organizations. The workshop will be Continue Reading
Beautiful art doors installed at Cancer Care Center
Written on January 29, 2013 at 5:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marie DiCristina has the latest on the newest artwork installed at the hospital: Another art piece has been added to the wonderful art collection at Peace Health’s Peace Island Medical Center on San Juan Island. The completed art glass entry doors into the Peace Island Cancer Care Center were recently installed. Local glass artist Kathy Crain Continue Reading
Iran: The Other Side of The Story
Written on January 29, 2013 at 4:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard about an interesting slideshow and talk that Judy Chovan is going to be giving next Tuesday at Mullis Center. Here she is with more: In November, Judy Chovan had the opportunity to travel to Iran. Following in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Nicholas Kristof, and Rick Steves, Judy visited Tehran, Isfahan, Persepolis, Continue Reading
Only thing better than an open boat – a Double Open Boat! Drop in this Saturday….
Written on January 29, 2013 at 4:35 am, by Ian Byington
This coming Saturday (February 2nd!) from one to five pm, Bill & Shannon Bailey are hosting a “Double Open Boat” so that you can drop by the marina & come aboard The Catalyst, as well as introducing their new boat, Westward. Here’s more from Shannon: Dear Friends, In the course of our Natural History-based voyages Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 28, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this week’s kitty, sent over from Jan at the shelter: As you can see, “Melanie Meatball” is a charming young lady, who would really like to have someone to love and a home of her own. She was brought in as a stray, so we’re not sure how old she is, but we’re guessing Continue Reading
Sailing Club News
Written on January 26, 2013 at 10:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ron DiCristina has this to share: January-February, 2013 Friday Harbor Sailing Club (FHSC) finished their 2012 year by again co-hosting Round the County Race with Orcas Island Yacht Club in November and holding their popular December Christmas Dinner meeting at Friday Harbor Masonic Hall where race trophies were awarded to winning members. Outgoing Commodore Terry Continue Reading
New Owners for San Juan Safaris
Written on January 26, 2013 at 10:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours has new owners. Bill Wright and Colleen Johansen are pleased to announce they have sold the business to Brian and Rachel Goodremont. San Juan Safaris was established in 1995 with only 3 touring kayaks operating out of Roche Harbor. By 2007 it had expanded to both Friday Continue Reading
Taking care of Dodie’s Shadow……
Written on January 26, 2013 at 1:43 am, by Ian Byington
Most folks who knew Dodie Gann also knew Shadow…it’s good to hear he’s in good hands with Michelle Loftus over at the Animal Inn. Here’s more from Michelle about how he’s doing: As many of you know, our dear friend Dodie Gann passed recently. Dodie and I had many conversations about Shadow, her beloved canine Continue Reading
Fish Tacos!
Written on January 25, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Matt Marinkovich reminds us that today is Fish Taco day at Marketplace: Fish Tacos made with Rockfish or Sockeye Friday (today) 11-2 wind, rain, or shine! at Marketplace $7 each (Also, Matt’s sockeye for sale for $9 per pound) Dear Fish Eaters, In our quest to raise money for Fish for Teeth, to continue our mission to Continue Reading
Opening tonight – “Warp and Weft”
Written on January 25, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard from Emily Reed that there’s a new show opening tonight at the Island’s Museum of Art. Here’s Emily with more: The exhibition of Japanese-American Fiber Artist Seiko Atsuta Purdue, Warp and Weft: the Northwest and Japan, opens Friday, January 25, 5-8 pm at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art in Friday Harbor. Continue Reading