Heard about Barbara’s passing last week, and it’s been a sad time….here’s more from the family: Barbara C. Fry, M.D., beloved mother, aunt, scholar, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 22, at 10:00 PM at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, WA.  Her loving sons, Greg Fry of Seattle, WA, Chris Fry of Edmonds,  Continue Reading

Don’t you love four-day weeks? Hope you got  a chance to relax the last few days, and to remember the folks who offered themselves for our country, this past weekend….let’s see what’s going on: • The Woodwards have a fundraiser today to help keep their mission t the Dominican Republic going – here’s more from Winnie Brumsickle:  Continue Reading

It was cool to hear from FHHS junior (and heckuva writer) Michael Barsaimian how the ROV teams did this year – here’s the scoop from the competition two weeks ago: On Saturday, May 12, the Friday Harbor High School ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) Team and the Friday Harbor Middle School ROV Team embarked on a  Continue Reading

A few things going on: • Ken & Heather at Xtreme Fitness wondered if you know anyone who could help: Hi, Ian! Hope you are doing well! We wanted to ask your help in getting the word out that Xtreme Fitness is looking to hire a part-time child sitter.  We need someone for Tuesday and  Continue Reading

The Celebrity Golf Classic is next weekend! Here’s more from Becki Day: Islander’s Bank San Juan Celebrity Golf – June 1st and 2nd A full list of well known celebrities are on their way to San Juan Island.  It’s the June 1st and 2nd, 26th Annual Islanders Bank San Juan Island Celebrity Classic and John  Continue Reading

They’re open this weekend – Bobby & Julie Ross are opening  The Corner Store Emporium at the corner of Madden and Cattle Point Road this weekend – I dropped by & they sure have a lot of interesting collectibles and furniture, tools, books & much, much more….drop by when you’re coming into town!

Happy Thursday to you! Let’s catch up on things around the island: • Hey…I hear that the benefit that was being planned for Tim Lance is being re-scheduled – I’ll keep you posted when there’s more information, but for now it’s not happening this weekend… ++++ • You’ve heard that Vic & Monique Woodward & their gang  Continue Reading

Yeah, it’s today – May 24th is Bob Dylan’s 71st birthday, so here’s “Like  A Rolling Stone,” and I’m putting the words here so you can sing along with him, first thing this morning: Once upon a time you dressed so fine You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn’t you ? People’d call,  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Karrie Cooper: Join the Stewardship Network of the San Juans on Sunday, May 27 from 12-3pm at Lime Kiln Point State Park for our annual Sustainable San Juans event. Talk with local naturalists, listen for Orcas on the hydrophone, explore the water at a sea bird viewing station, enjoy hands-on activities  Continue Reading

Remember this from the 1980s? Here’s Jennifer Warnes & Joe Cocker:

Sally from Island Rec shared this – we’re gonna miss Rebecca…she’s done an awesome job: Farewell Gathering for Rebecca Clarke!  Island Rec’s welcomes you to stop by their office on Wednesday May 30 between 3-4pm to say farewell to Recreation Specialist, Rebecca Clarke.  Cake and refreshments will be served. Clarke first started with Island Rec  Continue Reading

It was cool to her about this, from Kathleen Foley at the Preservation Trust, on behalf of the Stewardship Network: “Good Stewards” receive recognition for island stewardship Six islanders and one local group have received awards for their environmental leadership from the Stewardship Network of the San Juans this past week. The Stewardship Network is  Continue Reading

It was nice to see the rainbow at the end of the day Monday evening, reminding me that Emily Reed always says, “You gotta have rain if you want rainbows.” The rainy morning gave way to a warmer, breezier afternoon, and last night’s rainbow, visible on both sides of the island….

Here’s a quick rundown from FHHS athletic director Rod Turnbull: Boys & Girls Golf –This past week, three members of the golf team advanced from the District tournament to the Tri-District event. From that event, Kendra Meeker, placed sixth carding an 86 for her round and earned a place at the state tournament for the  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Mark over at the cemetery: As Sexton of San Juan County Cemetery I must remove souvenirs, keepsakes, and tokens from headstones and markers in order to mow. The collection has become quite large and I have no more room to store them. I would like to return them because I  Continue Reading

I love the pictures that folks around here take….you can check out Jim Maya’s on his Facebook page, Traci Walter’s on her photography website, and Monika Wieland’s on her naturalist-centered website – great stuff! ++++