Topic: Around Here
Yakima back in Service
Written on December 31, 2012 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The ferry Yakima went back in service with the 5:30am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw and Orcas Island. +++++++++++++++ Camping reservations Now’s the time for locals to make camping reservations! For 2013, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers Continue Reading
One Ferry Back in Service – Another Out
Written on December 30, 2012 at 12:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sunday, Dec 30th – The Yakima is currently out of service due to necessary repairs. Service disruptions are in effect. To supplement the schedule, the 11:30am sailing from Orcas to Anacortes, will make unscheduled stops at Shaw at 11:45am, and Lopez at 12:00 Noon before sailing to Anacortes. Also, the 12:40pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Orcas, Continue Reading
Wedding Bells
Written on December 30, 2012 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Felicity sent over this photo of Mary Kate and Tom… They stopped by to pick up their cupcakes at Felicitations, and then headed off to Woodinville where they are getting married on Sunday. Congratulations you two!
Wow that’s a big dog!
Written on December 29, 2012 at 7:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
This photo doesn’t do him justice, but Mondo is one big dog! And there he was with his new baby brothers Buster and Sonny who were at Island’s Veterinary Clinic getting their puppy shots from Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills and Amanda Alps. (Not pictured – Hailey Byrne who was instrumental in gathering background information on this Continue Reading
Ferry News
Written on December 28, 2012 at 4:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just received this news from WSF and thought it should go up right away in case you have plans to go anywhere. 4:16 PM, Friday, Dec. 28th – The Sealth is currently out of service until further notice until necessary repairs can be made. This will cancel the following eastbound sailings: 4:15pm and 7:45pm from Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on December 28, 2012 at 5:23 am, by Ian Byington
Just a quick look at a few things happening around here: • Passing: It was sad to hear that longtime island icon Dodie Gann passed away earlier this week….we’ll share more, but for now, the islands are a bit darker, missing her bright light. I love this little writeup from the San Juan Preservation Trust Continue Reading
Cow and Pig are back!
Written on December 28, 2012 at 4:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you didn’t hear about it yet, Cow and Pig have been repaired and are ready to entertain again. Here’s a note from Laurie: Hi to all Cow and Pig fans!! We’re back just in time to say “Merry Christmas” and “Thank You” to all the folks who have called, written and even stopped Continue Reading
From the Mailbag:
Written on December 27, 2012 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s going on around town… Skagit Valley College Registration Registration is going on now for Winter Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin January 7 and are offered at the San Juan Center and online. Earn your Transfer Degree, GED, or High School Diploma. And, be sure to check out our highly popular Continue Reading
Did you feel that?
Written on December 26, 2012 at 10:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Check out more about it here: http://www.pnsn.org/earthquakes/recent
This is Our Town – Ken Oberreit of KO’s Subs
Written on December 26, 2012 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today our series puts the spotlight on owner Ken Oberreit at KO’s Subs sandwich shop down by the ferry lanes. Ken, his wife Kathy and their kids moved here from Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the Spring of 2010. They had family here and always liked the area. It seemed the timing was right to downsize Continue Reading
Local happenings…
Written on December 26, 2012 at 4:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
47 Years to Own Her First Island Home This story was sent in by Nancy DeVaux, Executive Director of the San Juan Community Home Trust: “In 1965, my husband said we were moving to San Juan, and I burst into tears. I didn’t want to move to Puerto Rico.” That’s Pat Rishel, remembering the start Continue Reading
– Peace –
Written on December 25, 2012 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wishing you warmth, comfort and love on this special day.
Have you noticed?
Written on December 24, 2012 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The days are getting longer! We’ve passed the shortest day of the year. Winter Solstice was Friday, and from here on out, the days get longer. +++++++++ If you went to the Grange Saturday for fun festivities and photos with Santa, and you’re wondering how to get your free photo, follow this link. Be sure Continue Reading
It’s today! Santa at Christmas Island
Written on December 22, 2012 at 12:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
J.B. and Glenda are at it again and they’ve sent over this invitation: Please join us at the Grange Hall today, Dec. 22nd, for an old fashioned Christmas Celebration! Doors open from 3:00-7:00 pm Inside Santa will have beautiful teddy bears for every boy and girl, young and old. Come join us around the crackling Continue Reading
New Book: “The Bucks Stopped Here”
Written on December 22, 2012 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Emily Reed shares some information on a book just released two weeks ago which is available at Griffin Bay Books: This book, written by Sam R. Buck II, relates the life of the Buck Family, 1918-2012, and their involvement in and love for the islands. Sam’s father was elected county attorney in 1920 and served Continue Reading
Yakima back in Service
Written on December 31, 2012 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The ferry Yakima went back in service with the 5:30am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw and Orcas Island. +++++++++++++++ Camping reservations Now’s the time for locals to make camping reservations! For 2013, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers Continue Reading
One Ferry Back in Service – Another Out
Written on December 30, 2012 at 12:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sunday, Dec 30th – The Yakima is currently out of service due to necessary repairs. Service disruptions are in effect. To supplement the schedule, the 11:30am sailing from Orcas to Anacortes, will make unscheduled stops at Shaw at 11:45am, and Lopez at 12:00 Noon before sailing to Anacortes. Also, the 12:40pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Orcas, Continue Reading
Wedding Bells
Written on December 30, 2012 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Felicity sent over this photo of Mary Kate and Tom… They stopped by to pick up their cupcakes at Felicitations, and then headed off to Woodinville where they are getting married on Sunday. Congratulations you two!
Wow that’s a big dog!
Written on December 29, 2012 at 7:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
This photo doesn’t do him justice, but Mondo is one big dog! And there he was with his new baby brothers Buster and Sonny who were at Island’s Veterinary Clinic getting their puppy shots from Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills and Amanda Alps. (Not pictured – Hailey Byrne who was instrumental in gathering background information on this Continue Reading
Ferry News
Written on December 28, 2012 at 4:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just received this news from WSF and thought it should go up right away in case you have plans to go anywhere. 4:16 PM, Friday, Dec. 28th – The Sealth is currently out of service until further notice until necessary repairs can be made. This will cancel the following eastbound sailings: 4:15pm and 7:45pm from Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on December 28, 2012 at 5:23 am, by Ian Byington
Just a quick look at a few things happening around here: • Passing: It was sad to hear that longtime island icon Dodie Gann passed away earlier this week….we’ll share more, but for now, the islands are a bit darker, missing her bright light. I love this little writeup from the San Juan Preservation Trust Continue Reading
Cow and Pig are back!
Written on December 28, 2012 at 4:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you didn’t hear about it yet, Cow and Pig have been repaired and are ready to entertain again. Here’s a note from Laurie: Hi to all Cow and Pig fans!! We’re back just in time to say “Merry Christmas” and “Thank You” to all the folks who have called, written and even stopped Continue Reading
From the Mailbag:
Written on December 27, 2012 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s going on around town… Skagit Valley College Registration Registration is going on now for Winter Quarter at Skagit Valley College. Classes begin January 7 and are offered at the San Juan Center and online. Earn your Transfer Degree, GED, or High School Diploma. And, be sure to check out our highly popular Continue Reading
Did you feel that?
Written on December 26, 2012 at 10:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Check out more about it here: http://www.pnsn.org/earthquakes/recent
This is Our Town – Ken Oberreit of KO’s Subs
Written on December 26, 2012 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today our series puts the spotlight on owner Ken Oberreit at KO’s Subs sandwich shop down by the ferry lanes. Ken, his wife Kathy and their kids moved here from Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the Spring of 2010. They had family here and always liked the area. It seemed the timing was right to downsize Continue Reading
Local happenings…
Written on December 26, 2012 at 4:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
47 Years to Own Her First Island Home This story was sent in by Nancy DeVaux, Executive Director of the San Juan Community Home Trust: “In 1965, my husband said we were moving to San Juan, and I burst into tears. I didn’t want to move to Puerto Rico.” That’s Pat Rishel, remembering the start Continue Reading
– Peace –
Written on December 25, 2012 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wishing you warmth, comfort and love on this special day.
Have you noticed?
Written on December 24, 2012 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The days are getting longer! We’ve passed the shortest day of the year. Winter Solstice was Friday, and from here on out, the days get longer. +++++++++ If you went to the Grange Saturday for fun festivities and photos with Santa, and you’re wondering how to get your free photo, follow this link. Be sure Continue Reading
It’s today! Santa at Christmas Island
Written on December 22, 2012 at 12:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
J.B. and Glenda are at it again and they’ve sent over this invitation: Please join us at the Grange Hall today, Dec. 22nd, for an old fashioned Christmas Celebration! Doors open from 3:00-7:00 pm Inside Santa will have beautiful teddy bears for every boy and girl, young and old. Come join us around the crackling Continue Reading
New Book: “The Bucks Stopped Here”
Written on December 22, 2012 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Emily Reed shares some information on a book just released two weeks ago which is available at Griffin Bay Books: This book, written by Sam R. Buck II, relates the life of the Buck Family, 1918-2012, and their involvement in and love for the islands. Sam’s father was elected county attorney in 1920 and served Continue Reading