Posted February 13, 2014 at 2:43 pm by Tim Dustrude
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Just heard this from Rod Turnbull…
Friday Harbor Boys Basketball will be hosting South Whidbey in a home playoff game tomorrow evening Feb. 14, at 5:00.
Please help get the word out – that home crowd we had on Monday evening was great.
Rod
Posted February 13, 2014 at 11:12 am by Tim Dustrude
Been getting the ferry alerts for the last few days… seems like weeks actually – The things sure are breaking down a lot lately huh? Got me to thinking and somehow came up with today’s survey question…
Remember, answers to previous surveys can be viewed on this page.
Posted February 13, 2014 at 5:52 am by Tim Dustrude
OK I know, I know – this is the San Juan Island Update, not the Orcas Island Update, but this was just way to cool not to share. Turn up your speakers and check this out!
Posted February 13, 2014 at 5:45 am by Tim Dustrude
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The Island Chordsmen Plus are offering Singing Valentines for your special someone…
Give them a call and get it set up – 370-5544 or 298-4682.
Posted February 13, 2014 at 5:39 am by Tim Dustrude
Andy Holman and wife Carol of Friday Harbor show off the first place fish worth $14,000 – all 20 lbs. 2 oz. of it – Click for larger image
In case you haven’t seen the photos yet, here are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from this year’s Roche Harbor Salmon Derby sent over by Debbie Sandwith.
The $10,000 First Place prize went to Friday Harbor’s Andy Holman, as well as the “new this year” largest fish weighed in on Friday, for another $1,000 and the Mercury Challenge – $3,000 for placing in a derby with a new Mercury outboard.
Congratulations Andy!
2nd Place and $5,000 went to Pat Federspiel of Bellevue, and 3rd Place and went to Frank Finch of Friday Harbor.
On the left at 2nd Place, Pat Federspiel of Bellevue – on the Right, Frank Finch of Friday Harbor – Click for larger image
Posted February 12, 2014 at 10:34 pm by Tim Dustrude
There’s going to be a terrific concert this Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7:00 pm in Saint David’s Episcopal Church. The Borealis Brass from Fairbanks, Alaska will celebrate St. Valentine’s weekend with a program including music for all tastes from Giovanni Gabrielli to the Beatles. Everyone is invited to attend. Admission is by donation, but no one will be turned away.
This group of university professors call themselves “America’s Artic Brass Ensemble.” They have toured extensively in Italy, and have performed in Japan, Malaysia, Australia, Puerto Rico as well as throughout the US and Canada. This performance is sure to get your toes tapping.
Posted February 12, 2014 at 5:58 am by Tim Dustrude
Did you think Ian would move to Victoria and not publish online anymore? Neither did I, and guess what… He’s got quite a site going on. It’s called The World According to Brother Ian and here’s something off of one of his pages…
We’re getting there, even though it’s a little slow sometimes (it seems) and difficult in places….I have a strong feeling that there are ten things we could add to the way we raise our kids & our own spirits that would re-shape how we do, or in some cases, give definition to the things we already do that work.
The stories we tell are the backbone of the actions we take, the feelings we share & the directions we’re headed. Stories that are based on basic truths & grounded ways to treat each other will serve us the best.
Teachers & mamas & papas & aunts & favourite uncles & older brothers & kindly strangers…let’s build our evolution together on this: (Click here to see Ian’s Ten Things).
Thanks Ian!
Posted February 12, 2014 at 5:56 am by Tim Dustrude
Are you looking to buy or sell some real estate? Merri Ann Simonsen over at Coldwell Banker has some great, detailed information for you which is a great place to start. Here’s an excerpt…
It is important for you to understand the Law of Real Estate Agency. Years back, Department of Licensing determined that most buyers felt that the agent represented them. However, the law at the time required all agents to be subagents of the seller, thereby technically representing the seller. It was for this reason that Congress revised the agency laws to the current ones, which allow for three types of agency representation:
Click here to read the whole thing (PDF).
Posted February 12, 2014 at 5:45 am by Tim Dustrude
>>Editor’s note – This story has been updated to make a correction. See below in red.
Registration for Spring Quarter is going on now at Skagit Valley College
For students who want to train for a new career or upgrade their job skills, SVC offers
25 Professional/Technical programs that are aligned with local and state economic development strategies. High demand areas include:
Posted February 12, 2014 at 5:45 am by Tim Dustrude
Can’t make it to the game? Listen to it live on FH Tiny Radio…
Friday Harbor Tiny Radio will broadcast the FHHS playoff game live in realtime from Kings High School in Shoreline. High School student Bill Revercomb will handle the play-by-play and the show will be produced and engineered by Ken Norris of www.fhtinyradio.com.
Game is Wednesday. Pregame show starts at approx. 4:50 pm, with tipoff at 5:00.
Also check Tiny Radio’s Facebook page for updates.
Posted February 12, 2014 at 5:44 am by Tim Dustrude
Ruth at Waterworks wanted to pass this along to you…
Bear with Glasses
Would you kindly let folks know that the gallery will interrupt it’s mid winter break and open Thursday thru Monday 11:00 – 5:00 with a wonderful variety of artwork and jewelry for the Valentine Holiday. Offering complimentary wrapping and gift card !
Ruth Offen
WaterWorks Gallery
315 Argyle st
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360.378.3060
www.waterworksgallery.com
Posted February 11, 2014 at 8:26 am by Tim Dustrude
Not only did Andy Holman win the $10,000 first prize and the new-this-year $1,000 Largest-Friday-Fish prize, he also got the $3,000 Mercury Outboard prize. That’s a valuable fish he’s holding right there! – Contributed photo
More news just came in this morning from Debbie Sandwith at Roche Harbor about derby winner Andy Holman…
Posted February 11, 2014 at 5:55 am by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley invites you to Meet Your Firefighter for the month…
Lenora Johnson is this month’s volunteer firefighter – Ron Garner photo – Click for larger version
Lenora is a Senior at Spring Street School! She is taking several Advanced Placement core classes and American Sign Language in the afternoon two days a week. Her Senior project was to make sure that Spring Street had an updated fire safety plan and that all the 5th/6th graders and staff can operate fire extinguishers. Lenora was involved in Fire Safety at Friday Harbor Elementary school, the Safety Fair, and participated in the San Juan Island Every 15 Minutes presentation which is a national program educating students about the dangers of drinking and driving.
Lenora is what the fire department calls a Cadet. She has undergone all the training and testing it takes to be a firefighter at the local level, but has to wait to take the National exam this summer after she graduates.
Why, might you ask, would a young girl go into firefighting? She has been in the community for about 10 years and felt that she wanted to give something back.
She finds firefighting to be rewarding and says, “It takes the right kind of person to be a firefighter.” She says that a person must be committed and willing to undergo all of the training required to safely perform his/her duties. He/she must have a good sense of team work, display leadership, and follow directions of his/her officer.
Lenora invites anyone who is interested in learning what it’s all about (no matter your age) to come to the fire station on Mullis Street to visit us or call the station at 378-5334 for more information. San Juan Island Fire Rescue is always looking for volunteers to join them in protecting life and property.
Posted February 11, 2014 at 5:45 am by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a notice from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor on their upcoming pet food drive…
The Humane Society of the United States has announced that the 20th Annual World Spay Day will take place February 25. World Spay Day shines a spotlight on spay/neuter as a proven means of saving the lives of companion animals, feral cats, and homeless pets.
For 20 years World Spay Day has provided a unique opportunity for everyone who cares about animals to join together toward a common goal —a comprehensive global, united effort to end the euthanasia and suffering of companion animals.
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will observe and participate in World Spay Day as they have for the last several years – by kicking off the Annual Community Pet Food Drive Friday, February 14.
This year in an effort to top previous years’ donations, the APS has issued a group challenge and invites island businesses and/or organizations to join in the fun by accepting our challenge to collect the most dry or canned pet food during the 11-day drive. Donors may also contribute cash to be used to purchase pet food for the drive. Pet food donations will be tracked and tallied by the shelter.
Our goal this year is to collect a total of 2 tons of food! The contest will conclude Tuesday, February 25 and the winning team will be announced that evening at the annual “Spaygetti Dinner” at the Mullis Center. The company or organization who collects the most pet food will receive a delicious Lunch for your Group, prepared and delivered by APS staff and volunteers.
For more information on participating in this fun event, contact Jan Murphy or Leslie Byron at the animal shelter at (360) 378-2158 or
pets2homes [@] interisland [.] net.
Posted February 11, 2014 at 5:32 am by Tim Dustrude
Just heard about this new event happening down at Kirk’s music shop. Check this out…
Thursdays 7-9pm at Isle be Jammin’ Music Store in Friday Harbor – Starting February 13th, musicians, singers, songwriters, poets will gather to share new works, old favorites and sing-a-longs in a supportive and interested Circle.
Meet new players, share ideas, collaborate and enjoy the amazing talent in attendance. Listeners also welcome. Donations accepted. Call 378 5151 for details.
Posted February 10, 2014 at 5:40 am by Tim Dustrude
Scooby is the Pet of the Week
Last minute pet change this morning – Now it’s Scooby…
Poor Scooby has been here at the shelter for so long waiting for someone to take him home. We can’t understand why; he’s such a nice young man and has so much to offer. He’s about 4 years old and is very well-mannered and friendly. He loves to play and gets along well with other cats. We think he’d be just fine with dogs, too. If you’ve been thinking about adding a new member to your family stop by the shelter and meet Scooby.