Posted March 14, 2013 at 5:29 am by Tim Dustrude
I ran into Carol Holt at Castaways consignment shop on Nichols St. the other day. If you have some good quality used items that you would like to free yourself of, but you don’t quite want to give them away, go see Carol or her husband Terry and they’ll sell your stuff for you and then share the money with you.
Or, on the other hand, if you don’t have enough good quality used items, they can help you solve that problem too. 317-6450.
Carol Holt at Castaways – 65 Nichols St.
Posted March 14, 2013 at 5:25 am by Tim Dustrude
Temporary Grounds Keeping/Janitorial Position
The Port of Friday Harbor is seeking a temporary Grounds Keeping/Janitor to work April 15th – Sept. 15th, weekend work required. Rate: $13/hour, 32 hours per week. For job description and application see ‘News Flash’ on website www.portfridayharbor.org or pick up at the Port Office 204 Front Street.
Applications are due March 29, 2013. ATTN: Joe Wheeler, PO Box 889 Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Phone (360)378-4072 or email joew [@] portfridayharbor.org
Posted March 13, 2013 at 6:45 pm by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note in from Rod Turnbull over at the High School:
Due to the conditions of our fields, we will not be playing soccer or fastpitch at home on Friday. The games will now be played away at University Prep.
Posted March 13, 2013 at 5:55 am by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen all the construction going on down there on Front Street by the ferry landing and wondered what’s going on? I talked to Mike Bertrand at the Town and he filled me in. The official title of the project is the “Friday Harbor Terminal Pedestrian & Safety Improvement”.
Washington State Ferries is improving the safety and flow of pedestrian traffic, especially coming off of the ferry, by adding bumpouts, crosswalks, a 12 foot wide staircase up to the sidewalk, an information kiosk and a better wheelchair ramp. This will help keep pedestrian traffic separated from vehicle traffic by making the crosswalks, sidewalks, stairs, ramp and kiosk more inviting.
Front Street will be just as wide as before (except where the crosswalk and bumpouts are), and there will be the same amount of parking as before. The project is scheduled to be completed by March 27 (however if we have much more rain like Tuesday morning, it could be delayed by a few days). Click the image below for a larger version to see what it’s going to look like.
Posted March 13, 2013 at 5:47 am by Tim Dustrude
That’s Barbara Defalco holding up her friend Goosie. He’s quite tame for a wild goose – he walked right up to the delivery van when I pulled up, probably hoping I had something for him, but alas – there was only the one package for Barbara. Goosie runs with his pal Odin, a big Pit Bull or Rotweiller or something like that (Odin was too fast for me to get a picture of him) and he’s a pretty big bird, especially when he flaps those wings!
Posted March 13, 2013 at 5:37 am by Tim Dustrude
Becki Day wanted me to let you know about the Soroptimists’ big fundraiser coming up this weekend. Here’s Becky to fill you in:
The Soroptimists of Friday Harbor will be holding their biggest and most important fund-raiser of the year, the St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza, on Saturday, March 16, at the Mullis Center. All proceeds from this fun-filled event will support the service club’s many important activities, which primarily benefit the island’s women and girls.
The doors will open at 5 pm, when guests can start enjoying drinks, appetizers, and music, as well as browse the attractive displays of both silent and live auction items. Tickets for chances at an array of enticing raffle items will be available for sale.
At 6:00, a yummy dinner catered by Vinny’s Ristorante will be served, featuring the traditional corned beef and cabbage, or a vegetarian entrée. After dinner, an entertaining live auction, with a variety of great things to bid on including 2 different Hawaii lodging donations; one is a week’s stay at an oceanfront condo on Kauai and another on Molokai.
Because seating is limited, people are encouraged to buy their dinner tickets ahead of time at the Toy Box or Spa d’Bune, or from any Soroptimist. The tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+), and $10 for children (10 and under). Dinner-to-go tickets are also available for $12 each, available for pick up between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Co-chairs Debbi Staehlin, 378-7232 or Becki Day, 298-0458.
Posted March 13, 2013 at 5:23 am by Tim Dustrude
Liz Francis says: We are on, again, for March 16 at the Grange Hall. The caller is definitely on my top list – Mariah Pepper, young, very cool and collected, spot on the money. The band is Clyde Curley and Friends from Bellingham – superb musicians.
Posted March 13, 2013 at 5:13 am by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych sends over this invitation to meet Rick Hughes:
No host lunch with County Councilman Rick Hughes
Thursday, March 14 at noon — Upstairs at China Pearl.
Bring a friend and your issues and concerns and get to know Councilman Hughes who is running for re-election.
Posted March 13, 2013 at 5:09 am by Tim Dustrude
The following was written by Michele Heller:
Every one of us has a relationship with the magical stuff underfoot whether we know it or not—some call it dirt, some call it soil. Mostly, unless we consider ourselves farmers or gardeners, we don’t think of it much at all. And yet, the condition of soil and how we treat it, globally and locally, influences the quality of the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and even the rate of climate change.
This humble substance known as soil has been aptly called “the foundation of civilization.” It is the subject of a new feature-length film Symphony of the Soil by Deborah Koons Garcia, who also directed The Future of Food. Drawing from ancient knowledge and current science, the film is an artistic exploration of the miracle of soil and why it is important to life on earth.
This 104-minute documentary is ultimately the story of community. It describes in fascinating detail the hidden world that supports our existence as part of a natural system.
Symphony of the Soil is a film that lifts the spirits and provides inspiration, through magnificent cinematography, lucid explanations, and heartfelt story telling. As the film unfolds, it reveals soil as a precious and mysterious resource, as well as a model of a thriving, effective, and sustainable community. And we depend upon it for life.
Still wondering why should anyone want to see a film about soil? Find out for yourself! Bring a potluck dish on March 15 to the San Juan Grange Hall and enjoy the show. This event is sponsored by San Juan Island Grange #966. The potluck starts at 6 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 370 7664.
Posted March 12, 2013 at 5:52 am by Tim Dustrude
Today our This is Our Town series puts the spotlight on Carol Jackson and Dilys Goodman.
Carol and Dilys are business partners and the co-owners of Serendipity Bookstore. The store was originally started pretty much on a whim one evening in 1995 when Carol and the late Betty Stewart said: “We’re both former teachers and librarians – Let’s open a book store!” and so they did.
ThisIsOurTown.com is a glimpse of the people and businesses that shape the personality of Friday Harbor & San Juan Island. It is a project of Dustrude Photography.
Posted March 12, 2013 at 5:45 am by Tim Dustrude
Henry M. Robert
San Juan Island Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on Robert’s Rules of Order, Thursday March 21, 2013 at the Grange Hall; the program begins at 7pm, preceded by a potluck at 6pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Mike Vouri, Chief Interpreter and Historian at the San Juan Island National Historical Park, will present a brief biography of Henry Martyn Robert, including his role in the Pig War and the construction of the Redoubt at American Camp.
Ralph Hahn, a longtime educator who is currently a member of the San Juan Island School Board and past President of the San Juan County Economic Development Council as well as a former member of the Island Rec Board, will discuss the whys and wherefores of the Rules, including a succinct explanation of their structure.
Whether you are an active member of one of our numerous local organizations or just simply interested in how Robert determined to bring an order to civic meetings, you won’t want to miss this!
ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER
Thursday, March 21, 2013
San Juan Island Grange Hall
Program begins at 7pm, preceded by a 6pm potluck!
Posted March 12, 2013 at 1:02 am by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Trails Committee will be holding their Seventh Annual Potluck Evening, on Wednesday, March 20th at the Friday Harbor Grange Hall
They will be featuring two adventuresome travel tales. One on hiking trails in South America, the other on bike paths in the U.S.
Please join us for a fun community-wide evening. Bring your own table setting with beverage of choice, and a dish to share, and come ready to see some familiar faces and some new ones! Gather at 5:30 , and be done by 7:30.
Everyone is welcome!
The San Juan Island Trails Committee is an all-volunteer subcommittee of Island Rec. Questions ? Call Jill Johnson at 370-5104 or write to us at sanjuanislandtrails.org
Posted March 11, 2013 at 10:26 pm by Tim Dustrude
<Ed. Note – This has been corrected to say Friday instead of Thursday. Sorry for the confusion>
It’s this Friday evening at 5:00…
Posted March 11, 2013 at 5:47 am by Tim Dustrude
Meet Fritz, this week’s Pet of the Week
Why not celebrate St. Patrick’s day by adopting this adorable leprechaun? “Fritz” is a Chihuahua-Pug mix, approximately 18 months old, who came to the shelter as a stray from the mainland. Everyone who meets him is impressed with his good manners and charming personality. He gets along very well with dogs of all sizes, and is very curious about cats, but would adapt well to living with them. He’d love to live in a moderately active home where he would not be left alone for long periods of time. Stop by the shelter soon to meet this sweet guy – 111 Shelter Road, Friday Harbor.
Posted March 11, 2013 at 5:34 am by Tim Dustrude
Spring Break School’s Out Camp – April 8th through 12th
Hey kids and parents! Looking for something fun to do (and a convenient childcare option) while school is closed? Island Rec will be offering a fun-filled day-camp for K-6th graders during spring break!
Our staff are designing an enriching camp experience including fun games & activities, swimming, bowling, field trips, and lots more!!
School’s Out Camp will run Monday through Friday, April 8th-12th, at the Elementary School. Camp hours are from 8:30am to 3:30pm daily, with optional extended hours from 3:30 to 6:00pm. Children may enroll for specific days or for the full 5-day session. Children must have a current STAR application on file to register.
Space is limited for this program and parents are strongly encouraged to register early on. Sign up before March 15th and save with an early fee discount! Scholarships are available! This program is supported by the Rotary Club of San Juan Island. Sign up today!
To register, or for more information on camp fees and scholarships, please call 378-4953 or visit www.islandrec.org.
Posted March 11, 2013 at 5:14 am by Tim Dustrude
The Summer Arts Fair will be held on July 20-21 on San Juan Island. This amazing street fair has been rocking Friday Harbor for 14 years! Arts, crafts, food, music in front of the historic San Juan County Courthouse. All northwest artists are welcome to apply. This show will fill up (only 50 vendors total), so please contact us ASAP! For an application, please email Rebecca Parks at the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce: Rebecca [@] SanJuanIsland.org or call (360) 370-5177. Mention this ad for 50% off the application fee!