Topic: Around Here
Wolverines Basketball
Written on December 5, 2012 at 6:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin checks in with some post-game wrap-ups for the Wolverine Boys and the Lady Wolverines from last Saturday’s games at South Whidbey. First, the Ladies…
Holiday Shopping Hours
Written on December 5, 2012 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our good friend Gail over at Cotton Cotton Cotton has an announcement for local shoppers: Attention Holiday Shoppers! Most local shops downtown are staying open late for your shopping pleasure on Thursdays in December! Starting December 6th most shops are staying open until 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM. Please call your favorite store to check Continue Reading
For the troops…
Written on December 4, 2012 at 4:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Michelle Loftus: Join the Legion Auxiliary Wed Dec 5th, 5:30 PM at the San Juan Island Legion downstairs. They will be packing boxes to send to the troops. Did you know they do this monthly? Call Minnie Knych for details 378-7040. Thank you, Michelle Loftus
How about a hundred dollar Christmas?
Written on December 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm, by Ian Byington
I hope the season finds you well & good, and that you’re making plans to be close to friends & family & loved ones. My little gift to you: I’d like to offer what I think is a pretty reasonable suggestion: Don’t go broke this holiday season. For the past several years (back into the Continue Reading
At the Water’s Edge Lecture
Written on December 4, 2012 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Karrie Cooper of the Stewardship Network sends this invitation: December 6th Thursday 6-7pm at the Grange 152 First St N. Friday Harbor WA On October 24, 2012, the Elwha River flowed free again for the first time in almost 100 years. On this overcast afternoon, the base of the Glines Canyon Dam was notched low Continue Reading
Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Written on December 4, 2012 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thursday, December 6, 5:00 pm -8:00 pm Join us for a time honored tradition, where many of the things you remember from long ago are brought to life once again. Visit with old friends and make new ones and celebrate the spirit of the season. Delectable baked goodies, Ivar’s Clam Chowder, hearty chili, hot apple Continue Reading
Just Imagined…
Written on December 3, 2012 at 8:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
The theater had a great turnout and wonderful entertainment for their 2012 fundraiser. Check out all the smiling faces and well-dressed islanders in this slideshow gallery of photos by Ian Byington and Tim Dustrude.
American Camp Work Party
Written on December 3, 2012 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Vouri sends this invitation over from the National Park Service: Stake your claim for gold—as in golden paintbrush —by joining park staff and volunteers in planting more than 2,000 seedlings in a section of the American Camp prairie from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, December 5, meeting at the American Camp visitor center. Those Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on December 3, 2012 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Jack! He’s a handsome man, about 8 years old and a total love-muffin! He’s been at the shelter for over a year and would really love to be home for the holidays! He’s a bit shy at first, but loves nothing more than human company and lap time. He gets along well with most Continue Reading
Tokitae under construction
Written on December 1, 2012 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard that some new ferry names have been decided, but do you know anything about the new ferries? Check out the WSF Website and see some pretty cool information including a Flickr page with construction photos.
Getting ’round the island….
Written on December 1, 2012 at 2:31 am, by Ian Byington
There are lots of things going on….look around & see where you’re gonna land: • A quick note: A lot of folks saw the ambulance at Edith Dickinson‘s house Friday afternoon….I just dropped by & checked with her daughter Sally & she says Edith had a reaction to some medicine & went to the new hospital Continue Reading
Things Looking Up for Lady Wolverines
Written on November 30, 2012 at 4:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin has written up an introduction piece for the Lady Wolverines to get you ready for their season opener, tomorrow at South Whidbey: Coming off of a banner year for the Friday Harbor High School Lady Wolverines, things are looking up for them as they play the first game of the season Saturday at Continue Reading
Moving on, with you in my heart….
Written on November 30, 2012 at 10:54 am, by Ian Byington
Dear friends & readers & Update fans, & family, too…. You all already know that I sure like new & interesting things, and it’s come time for me to take on a new challenge. Josie & I have set things up to re-locate to Victoria at the end of December. This sort of thing raises several questions: Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on November 30, 2012 at 8:01 am, by Ian Byington
How are you holding up with the wind, all day yesterday & last night? Looks like we have a fairly warm (low 50s) day to go with it…let’s look around the island & see what’s up: • Just a couple of weekends left for the Island Stage Left show “A Walk in the Woods”…be sure Continue Reading
Morning song: “The Wind” with Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam
Written on November 30, 2012 at 7:31 am, by Ian Byington
Remember this one?
Dover Sole for Two
Written on November 30, 2012 at 4:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey everybody, it’s “New Recipe Friday!” Naw, I’m just kidding, but it is Friday, and we do have a new recipe for you. Chef Hobbes sent this over thinking you might be interested so here goes… A nice change of pace…
Wolverines Basketball
Written on December 5, 2012 at 6:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin checks in with some post-game wrap-ups for the Wolverine Boys and the Lady Wolverines from last Saturday’s games at South Whidbey. First, the Ladies…
Holiday Shopping Hours
Written on December 5, 2012 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our good friend Gail over at Cotton Cotton Cotton has an announcement for local shoppers: Attention Holiday Shoppers! Most local shops downtown are staying open late for your shopping pleasure on Thursdays in December! Starting December 6th most shops are staying open until 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM. Please call your favorite store to check Continue Reading
For the troops…
Written on December 4, 2012 at 4:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Michelle Loftus: Join the Legion Auxiliary Wed Dec 5th, 5:30 PM at the San Juan Island Legion downstairs. They will be packing boxes to send to the troops. Did you know they do this monthly? Call Minnie Knych for details 378-7040. Thank you, Michelle Loftus
How about a hundred dollar Christmas?
Written on December 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm, by Ian Byington
I hope the season finds you well & good, and that you’re making plans to be close to friends & family & loved ones. My little gift to you: I’d like to offer what I think is a pretty reasonable suggestion: Don’t go broke this holiday season. For the past several years (back into the Continue Reading
At the Water’s Edge Lecture
Written on December 4, 2012 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Karrie Cooper of the Stewardship Network sends this invitation: December 6th Thursday 6-7pm at the Grange 152 First St N. Friday Harbor WA On October 24, 2012, the Elwha River flowed free again for the first time in almost 100 years. On this overcast afternoon, the base of the Glines Canyon Dam was notched low Continue Reading
Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Written on December 4, 2012 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thursday, December 6, 5:00 pm -8:00 pm Join us for a time honored tradition, where many of the things you remember from long ago are brought to life once again. Visit with old friends and make new ones and celebrate the spirit of the season. Delectable baked goodies, Ivar’s Clam Chowder, hearty chili, hot apple Continue Reading
Just Imagined…
Written on December 3, 2012 at 8:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
The theater had a great turnout and wonderful entertainment for their 2012 fundraiser. Check out all the smiling faces and well-dressed islanders in this slideshow gallery of photos by Ian Byington and Tim Dustrude.
American Camp Work Party
Written on December 3, 2012 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Vouri sends this invitation over from the National Park Service: Stake your claim for gold—as in golden paintbrush —by joining park staff and volunteers in planting more than 2,000 seedlings in a section of the American Camp prairie from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, December 5, meeting at the American Camp visitor center. Those Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on December 3, 2012 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Jack! He’s a handsome man, about 8 years old and a total love-muffin! He’s been at the shelter for over a year and would really love to be home for the holidays! He’s a bit shy at first, but loves nothing more than human company and lap time. He gets along well with most Continue Reading
Tokitae under construction
Written on December 1, 2012 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard that some new ferry names have been decided, but do you know anything about the new ferries? Check out the WSF Website and see some pretty cool information including a Flickr page with construction photos.
Getting ’round the island….
Written on December 1, 2012 at 2:31 am, by Ian Byington
There are lots of things going on….look around & see where you’re gonna land: • A quick note: A lot of folks saw the ambulance at Edith Dickinson‘s house Friday afternoon….I just dropped by & checked with her daughter Sally & she says Edith had a reaction to some medicine & went to the new hospital Continue Reading
Things Looking Up for Lady Wolverines
Written on November 30, 2012 at 4:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin has written up an introduction piece for the Lady Wolverines to get you ready for their season opener, tomorrow at South Whidbey: Coming off of a banner year for the Friday Harbor High School Lady Wolverines, things are looking up for them as they play the first game of the season Saturday at Continue Reading
Moving on, with you in my heart….
Written on November 30, 2012 at 10:54 am, by Ian Byington
Dear friends & readers & Update fans, & family, too…. You all already know that I sure like new & interesting things, and it’s come time for me to take on a new challenge. Josie & I have set things up to re-locate to Victoria at the end of December. This sort of thing raises several questions: Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on November 30, 2012 at 8:01 am, by Ian Byington
How are you holding up with the wind, all day yesterday & last night? Looks like we have a fairly warm (low 50s) day to go with it…let’s look around the island & see what’s up: • Just a couple of weekends left for the Island Stage Left show “A Walk in the Woods”…be sure Continue Reading
Morning song: “The Wind” with Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam
Written on November 30, 2012 at 7:31 am, by Ian Byington
Remember this one?
Dover Sole for Two
Written on November 30, 2012 at 4:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey everybody, it’s “New Recipe Friday!” Naw, I’m just kidding, but it is Friday, and we do have a new recipe for you. Chef Hobbes sent this over thinking you might be interested so here goes… A nice change of pace…