Jan Murphy at the animal shelter sends over this announcement: We just received a Bearded Dragon (reptile) that was found this morning near Roche Harbor.  We’re hoping someone is looking for him/her. Thanks.  Folks can call the shelter at 378-2158.

Today our series focuses on Adam and Deanna Eltinge of Island Petroleum Services. And… not only are they this week’s feature on ThisIsOurTown.com, but they are also having an Open House today, at their Carter Avenue gas station from 10am until 4pm. They want to show everyone what IPS is all about. So cruise on  Continue Reading

Let’s catch up  with things, around the island…. • Last day of school today, for a couple of weeks as the kids head into the Winter Break….the Wolverines looked good last night, as the boys basketball team won 68-27 over Coupeville, while the girls beat the Wolves 34-23. ++++++ • Yesterday, we mentioned that Ruth  Continue Reading

Wondering what to do about that surprise property tax assessment you received in your mail last month? Coldwell Banker’s Merri Ann Simonson has written up a concise explanation of how Tax Assessments differ from Appraisals & Market Value, and it might answer some questions you have about it: Real Estate Market and Your Tax Assessment All  Continue Reading

As the autumn leans into the solstice tomorrow, the island has been washed with windy rain & a little non-stick snow…ready for the season, and hey – longer days! Here’s more: • Tonight is the Community Night at Lavendera Massage Center – here’s more from Ciely: A series of evening events at Lavendera.  The third Thursday of each month  Continue Reading

Roving Update Reporter Mary Kate Panaro was there and sends this report… Homes for Islanders had a key ceremony for the last phase of their development up off of Lampard. This is where the new homeowners receive their keys and get to move into the homes they’ve worked so hard for.

…for your last-minute shopping, Cotton Cotton Cotton is having a Pre-Renovation Sale! Gail says they are closing the store in January to renovate and that they would like to bring down their inventory. The good news for you is that from Thursday, December 20 through Sunday, December 23rd, they have great markdowns! 40% off all Fresh Produce Clothing  Continue Reading

It’s sad to hear of Joan White’s mom’s passing – here’s more from Joan: Jeanne Sambuck Petersen died peacefully in her sleep December 7, 2012 at her home in Friday Harbor, Washington. She had lived on San Juan Island for the past 22 years. Prior to moving to the Pacific Northwest she had lived in  Continue Reading

Remembered Light by Clark Ashton Smith The years are a falling of snow, Slow, but without cessation, On hills and mountains and flowers and worlds that were; But snow and the crawling night in which it fell May be washed away in one swifter hour of flame. Thus it was that some slant of sunset  Continue Reading

One of my favorite Jackson Browne songs – I love the challenges “you’ve left it for somebody other than you to be the one who cares,” and “you’re lost inside your houses” answered by the hope of the rest of the song….especially for a windy & rocking morning  like this. This is a live version  Continue Reading

Chef Hobbes has another recipe to share. This one looks Mmmmm, mmmmm, good! Chicken McHobbes!  This is a tasty little devil! Bakery San Juan makes some great little sourdough buns, that work really well for this sandwich… Recipe for two: 2 buns, cut in half 1 chicken breast, pounded 1 wedge of brie, rhine removed  Continue Reading

Here’s another high tide photo from Kevin Holmes, similar to the one he sent us last week, but we thought we’d post one again – this photo is a bit more dramatic as it shows water on the walkway.

Just got this note from Debbi Fincher over at Spring Street School: Dear Fellow Islanders, As you may have noticed, Spring Street International School is growing! The large building in back is our new dormitory with room for 18 boarding students, 2 dorm parents, dining facilities, common areas, and a commercial-grade kitchen. The dorm will  Continue Reading

The photo here doesn’t even do this one justice – you really gotta go see this one for yourself, it is really impressive.

This beautiful lady is “Mew”.  She’s a long-haired silver tabby, about six years old and as sweet as she can be.  She’ll need to be an indoor-only girl as she has been de-clawed on her front paws and would probably prefer living in a home without dogs or aggressive cats.  This is the last week  Continue Reading

I got to meet Skip the other day, out at Cattle Point Rock & Topsoil. Heck of a nice guy. Here he is with his loader.