Topic: Health & Wellness
Election Results and the Hospital District
Written on November 10, 2021 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following was submitted by SJI Public Hospital District #1… We want to thank the public for their trust in funding the expansion of long-term care on San Juan Island. The passage of the hospital district’s lid lift opens funding to acquire the Village at the Harbor, expand it to provide 20 – 30 Medicaid Continue Reading
Booster Clinics
Written on November 9, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Holding Vaccine Booster Clinics Friday Harbor, Wash. – PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Peace Island is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for booster shots and primary immunizations by appointment. All clinics will be held at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St. To schedule an appointment call 360-378-1756. The Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter Orientation/Training
Written on November 8, 2021 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends, it’s that time of year, where the “suggestion” of very cold weather is loud and clear! We are hoping to put together a team of volunteers to open the Severe Weather Shelter this year. Can you come to an Orientation/Training? It’s on Saturday, N0vember 13 from 9am to 11am at Islands Community Church. (that’s Continue Reading
SJI Residents with Parkinson’s Disease Needed for Research Study
Written on November 6, 2021 at 1:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
PADs is looking for volunteers who live on San Juan Island and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to participate in a novel research study to determine whether a relationship exists between a proven marker of neurological disease (ND) and the alert responses of the Parkinson’s Alert Dogs. If you are familiar with PADs, then Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on November 6, 2021 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
CORRECTION – This article has been corrected since it was first published… Since the last update on Friday October 29th, there have been 4 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 357. This means that approximately 1 of every 48 island residents have become infected with COVID since Continue Reading
Pediatric Vaccination Appointments Now Available: Ages 5-11
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
With FDA and CDC approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those ages 5 to 11 now granted, San Juan County Health & Community Services has opened registration for a series of pediatric clinics starting on November 15th and lasting through the end of December. Second dose clinics will be scheduled at least three weeks after Continue Reading
Lifesaving Effort by Members of the Public on October 11th
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Dave Kinnaman and Joe Davis for their lifesaving efforts on October 11, 2021. When a visitor to the store collapsed outside Marketplace in Friday Harbor their quick action to initiate CPR helped save a life. Medical Program Director Joshua Corsa, M.D., along with crews from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue and San Continue Reading
SJI Fire & Rescue is Seeking Volunteers
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Become a Volunteer Emergency Responder with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) is seeking volunteers to join our comprehensive emergency services agency, in a number of roles to serve our islands’ communities. Become part of an emergency services organization with a culture of teamwork and camaraderie, focused on Continue Reading
SJCT Covid Policy
Written on November 1, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Updated Covid-19 Policy as of 10/28/2021: Rapid Tests Now Available Mainstage performances return to San Juan Community Theatre with the first live musical production in two years – Mamma Mia! Running November 5 thru November 21, 2021. As we open our first major production since the beginning of the pandemic, safety is our highest Continue Reading
HOT TOPIC #56: October 28, 2021
Written on October 31, 2021 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders New FAQ on Moderna and J&J Booster Doses, Pediatric Doses, and More… There are lots of developments around both vaccine boosters and vaccines for younger kids. This Hot Topic will attempt to summarize the current situation and discuss plans for upcoming vaccine Continue Reading
Letters on the Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2021 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Below are links to letters regarding various items on the upcoming election. Letters are shown in the order received and this page will continue to be updated as more letters come in. Letters for and against SJC Public Hospital District No. 1 Proposition No. 1 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy: Alison Longley Lee Sturdivant Warren Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on October 29, 2021 at 3:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday October 22nd, there have been 9 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 353. Of these 9 new cases, initial investigations indicate that 3 appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. There are approximately 41 unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases Continue Reading
SmileMobile Coming to Friday Harbor Nov. 2nd – 5th
Written on October 28, 2021 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SmileMobile, a brightly painted 39–foot dental clinic on wheels, will return to Friday Harbor at the Mullis Senior Community Center the week of Tuesday, Nov. 2 through – Friday, Nov. 5. The SmileMobile dentist and the dental team will provide examinations to children, youth, young adults, pregnant/postpartum people, and adult family members with Apple Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on October 25, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Islands and Sports Car Club of SJI gratefully thank all our sponsors for this year’s Concours car show. Regrettably, due to delta variant of Covid, we decided to cancel this year’s event out of safety concerns for our entrants and attendees. Over the past 12 years, the generosity of Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on October 22, 2021 at 11:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday October 15th, there have been 12 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 344. Of these 12 new cases, initial investigations indicate that 5 appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. There are approximately 35 unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases Continue Reading
World Polio Day – October 24
Written on October 19, 2021 at 9:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since its formation in 2003, The Rotary Club of San Juans Islands has donated over $75,000 to ending polio. We contribute $2,000 annually through Concours d’Elegance and Rotary GolfFund. In 30 years, we’ve gone from 124 polio-endemic countries to two (Afghanistan and Pakistan). Yet, without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return Continue Reading
Election Results and the Hospital District
Written on November 10, 2021 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following was submitted by SJI Public Hospital District #1… We want to thank the public for their trust in funding the expansion of long-term care on San Juan Island. The passage of the hospital district’s lid lift opens funding to acquire the Village at the Harbor, expand it to provide 20 – 30 Medicaid Continue Reading
Booster Clinics
Written on November 9, 2021 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Holding Vaccine Booster Clinics Friday Harbor, Wash. – PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Peace Island is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for booster shots and primary immunizations by appointment. All clinics will be held at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St. To schedule an appointment call 360-378-1756. The Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter Orientation/Training
Written on November 8, 2021 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends, it’s that time of year, where the “suggestion” of very cold weather is loud and clear! We are hoping to put together a team of volunteers to open the Severe Weather Shelter this year. Can you come to an Orientation/Training? It’s on Saturday, N0vember 13 from 9am to 11am at Islands Community Church. (that’s Continue Reading
SJI Residents with Parkinson’s Disease Needed for Research Study
Written on November 6, 2021 at 1:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
PADs is looking for volunteers who live on San Juan Island and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to participate in a novel research study to determine whether a relationship exists between a proven marker of neurological disease (ND) and the alert responses of the Parkinson’s Alert Dogs. If you are familiar with PADs, then Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on November 6, 2021 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
CORRECTION – This article has been corrected since it was first published… Since the last update on Friday October 29th, there have been 4 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 357. This means that approximately 1 of every 48 island residents have become infected with COVID since Continue Reading
Pediatric Vaccination Appointments Now Available: Ages 5-11
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
With FDA and CDC approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those ages 5 to 11 now granted, San Juan County Health & Community Services has opened registration for a series of pediatric clinics starting on November 15th and lasting through the end of December. Second dose clinics will be scheduled at least three weeks after Continue Reading
Lifesaving Effort by Members of the Public on October 11th
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Dave Kinnaman and Joe Davis for their lifesaving efforts on October 11, 2021. When a visitor to the store collapsed outside Marketplace in Friday Harbor their quick action to initiate CPR helped save a life. Medical Program Director Joshua Corsa, M.D., along with crews from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue and San Continue Reading
SJI Fire & Rescue is Seeking Volunteers
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Become a Volunteer Emergency Responder with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) is seeking volunteers to join our comprehensive emergency services agency, in a number of roles to serve our islands’ communities. Become part of an emergency services organization with a culture of teamwork and camaraderie, focused on Continue Reading
SJCT Covid Policy
Written on November 1, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Updated Covid-19 Policy as of 10/28/2021: Rapid Tests Now Available Mainstage performances return to San Juan Community Theatre with the first live musical production in two years – Mamma Mia! Running November 5 thru November 21, 2021. As we open our first major production since the beginning of the pandemic, safety is our highest Continue Reading
HOT TOPIC #56: October 28, 2021
Written on October 31, 2021 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders New FAQ on Moderna and J&J Booster Doses, Pediatric Doses, and More… There are lots of developments around both vaccine boosters and vaccines for younger kids. This Hot Topic will attempt to summarize the current situation and discuss plans for upcoming vaccine Continue Reading
Letters on the Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2021 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Below are links to letters regarding various items on the upcoming election. Letters are shown in the order received and this page will continue to be updated as more letters come in. Letters for and against SJC Public Hospital District No. 1 Proposition No. 1 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy: Alison Longley Lee Sturdivant Warren Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on October 29, 2021 at 3:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday October 22nd, there have been 9 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 353. Of these 9 new cases, initial investigations indicate that 3 appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. There are approximately 41 unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases Continue Reading
SmileMobile Coming to Friday Harbor Nov. 2nd – 5th
Written on October 28, 2021 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SmileMobile, a brightly painted 39–foot dental clinic on wheels, will return to Friday Harbor at the Mullis Senior Community Center the week of Tuesday, Nov. 2 through – Friday, Nov. 5. The SmileMobile dentist and the dental team will provide examinations to children, youth, young adults, pregnant/postpartum people, and adult family members with Apple Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on October 25, 2021 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Rotary Club of San Juan Islands and Sports Car Club of SJI gratefully thank all our sponsors for this year’s Concours car show. Regrettably, due to delta variant of Covid, we decided to cancel this year’s event out of safety concerns for our entrants and attendees. Over the past 12 years, the generosity of Continue Reading
Weekly Covid Case Update
Written on October 22, 2021 at 11:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the last update on Friday October 15th, there have been 12 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 344. Of these 12 new cases, initial investigations indicate that 5 appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. There are approximately 35 unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases Continue Reading
World Polio Day – October 24
Written on October 19, 2021 at 9:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since its formation in 2003, The Rotary Club of San Juans Islands has donated over $75,000 to ending polio. We contribute $2,000 annually through Concours d’Elegance and Rotary GolfFund. In 30 years, we’ve gone from 124 polio-endemic countries to two (Afghanistan and Pakistan). Yet, without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return Continue Reading