Posted January 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm by Tim Dustrude
Once again, a reminder that here’s your chance to channel your inner broadway star…
Auditions! Into the Woods
Director Margaret Hall is holding auditions on Sunday and Monday, January 6th & 7th, for “Into the Woods”, the San Juan Community Theater’s 2013 Musical. Click here for more info.
Posted January 5, 2013 at 5:46 pm by Tim Dustrude
There is a beautiful new dock in Garrison Bay at English Camp that has just been completed by the National Park Service. Mike Vouri has more on this story:
115 ft of beautiful new steel dock
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA — Boaters calling at San Juan Island National Historical Park’s English Camp unit next summer will step onto a new era when they tie up at the park’s new dinghy dock on Garrison Bay. Continue Reading
Posted January 5, 2013 at 5:40 pm by Tim Dustrude
January 4, 2013
The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) is committed to keeping the County’s citizens in touch with financial, political and operational issues that affect the County’s primary lifeline to the mainland. Today FAC chair Jim Corenman issued the following statement concerning staffing changes on state ferries and their effect on passenger capacity and the availability of ferry service: Continue Reading
Posted January 4, 2013 at 5:09 am by Tim Dustrude
There is an emerging science of getting happy. Researchers are studying what brings happiness, and they’re finding patterns and similarities in the behaviors of happy people that can be reproduced in depressed people with positive results that are better than antidepressants, and with no expense or side effects. The old saying “Stop and smell the roses” is grounded in some serious wisdom. The movie “Happy” which was recently shown as part of the Conscientious Projector series at the library, really tells the story, but if you don’t have that kind of time (to watch a movie), take a quick look at this list of 10 things that science says can make us happy.
Posted January 4, 2013 at 5:02 am by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes has another winner with this chicken sandwich…
Chicken McHobbes: Take 2
A pounded chicken breast on a bed of caramelized red onions, with kale and cambozola cheese, on grilled sourdough buns.
Hobbes says “I don’t usually mix blue cheese with chicken, but this combination works really well…” Continue Reading
Posted January 3, 2013 at 5:30 am by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes got some great shots of a heron out at Roche the other day. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Heron photo by Kevin Holmes
Posted January 3, 2013 at 5:20 am by Tim Dustrude
Just got some good news from John Pachuta –
MT. BAKER WINTER RIDE IS ON!
The first ever All-Island Ski Bus
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Mt. Baker Winter Ride Bus, has been reborn and is now pleased to offer rides to the winter wonderland of Mt.Baker! Continue Reading
Posted January 2, 2013 at 5:30 am by Tim Dustrude
The train station in Portland
It’s always so much fun to see a familiar island face when traveling away from home. Getting on the train in Portland, we ran into Susan Matthews of the San Juan Island Community Foundation, coming home after visiting relatives for the holidays. What a small world – our assigned seats were right next to each other.
And speaking of trains… Just gotta say, if you’ve never ridden the train to Seattle or Portland or even Vancouver B.C., you really must give it a try. It’s quick, convenient, comfortable, and the scenery is fantastic.
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Lauren Cohen sent over a couple of photos of some brave 2013 New Years Day Polar Bear Swimmers. They swam at County Park at noon on the 1st as they do every year.
L to R: Chris Slack, Shelley Alan, Sharyn Columna, Rod Mulvaney, Derek Steere
Enjoying the water in style
Posted December 31, 2012 at 5:30 am by Tim Dustrude
The ferry Yakima went back in service with the 5:30am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Shaw and Orcas Island.
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Advance reservations available for a limited time
Now’s the time for locals to make camping reservations!
For 2013, County Parks is continuing its “residents only” opportunity to pre-reserve campsites at county parks. This year, the popular County Parks program offers residents a chance to make their prime-time summer camping reservations between Jan. 14 & Feb. 28.
This offer is available for camping at San Juan, Odlin (Lopez), and Shaw County Parks and the County Fairgrounds R.V. campsites. Camping reservations for the general public will begin March 1.
All three of the county campgrounds are located in waterfront parks with spectacular views, beautiful beaches, and small-craft boat launches. The County fairgrounds offers R.V. camping with water and electrical hook-ups, close proximity to downtown Friday Harbor and public beach.
Scheduled campground renovation and road construction at Odlin County Park on Lopez Island during the summer season (~May 1 – July 31) may impact campers. Camping rates for Odlin will be discounted 20% during construction.
Proof of residency will be required (verifiable local address and phone number, driver’s license, or voter registration). Additional information is available on the County Parks website: sanjuanco.com/Parks/camping.aspx.
County residents can email parks [at] sanjuanco .com or call the County Parks Department at 378‑8420 for a reservation form.
Posted December 30, 2012 at 12:10 pm by Tim Dustrude
Sunday, Dec 30th – The Yakima is currently out of service due to necessary repairs. Service disruptions are in effect. To supplement the schedule, the 11:30am sailing from Orcas to Anacortes, will make unscheduled stops at Shaw at 11:45am, and Lopez at 12:00 Noon before sailing to Anacortes.
Also, the 12:40pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Orcas, will make an unscheduled stop at Shaw at 1:50pm before sailing to Orcas.
The Elwha will make an unscheduled stop at Lopez with the 2:10pm eastbound sailing from Orcas to Anacortes. The Elwha will make an unscheduled stop in Lopez with the 3:20 pm westbound sailing from Anacortes to Orcas and Friday Harbor.
Updates will occur when more information becomes available.
Saturday, Dec. 29th – The Sealth has been repaired and is back in service .
Posted December 30, 2012 at 5:35 am by Tim Dustrude
Felicity sent over this photo of Mary Kate and Tom…
Ding, dong the bells are gonna chime!
They stopped by to pick up their cupcakes at Felicitations, and then headed off to Woodinville where they are getting married on Sunday.
Congratulations you two!
Posted December 29, 2012 at 7:00 am by Tim Dustrude
L to R: Devan Rousar, Mondo the Great Dane, Eliot Hills, Buster the puppy, Dana Rousar, Sonny the other puppy, Dr. Sonja and Amanda Alps
This photo doesn’t do him justice, but Mondo is one big dog! And there he was with his new baby brothers Buster and Sonny who were at Island’s Veterinary Clinic getting their puppy shots from Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills and Amanda Alps. (Not pictured – Hailey Byrne who was instrumental in gathering background information on this story for The Update). Click on the photo for a better look at those little tiny puppies.
Posted December 28, 2012 at 4:28 pm by Tim Dustrude
Just received this news from WSF and thought it should go up right away in case you have plans to go anywhere.
Dustrude Photography photo
4:16 PM, Friday, Dec. 28th – The Sealth is currently out of service until further notice until necessary repairs can be made.
This will cancel the following eastbound sailings: 4:15pm and 7:45pm from Friday Harbor; 5:00pm and 8:25pm from Lopez. The following westbound sailings will be cancelled: 6:00pm from Anacortes; 6:50pm from Lopez.
To supplement the schedule, the Elwha will make an unscheduled stop at Lopez with the 6:25pm westbound sailing from Anacortes. The Evergreen State will make an unscheduled sailing from Friday Harbor to Lopez and Anacortes at 8:50pm. The Evergreen State’s 10:30pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez, Orcas and Friday Harbor may be slightly delayed.
Updates will occur as they become available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Updated at 9:16 PM:
The Sealth is out of service until further notice while work on necessary repairs continues. Please continue to check for updated information on the status of the vessel for Saturday Dec. 29. Alerts will be sent and posted as they become available.
Also, don’t forget the new schedule on Sunday…
ALL ROUTES:
Washington State Ferries’ winter schedule begins this Sunday Dec. 30. Please check the schedule online or pick up a blue schedule at the terminal or on the vessels.
Schedule Link: http://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/Default.aspx
Posted December 28, 2012 at 5:23 am by Ian Byington
It was good to run into Steve & JoAnn Ashlock on the ferry to Victoria over pre-Christmas weekend – they have their boat docked in Anacortes these days where they live aboard, but got away for a couple of days in Victoria…..
Just a quick look at a few things happening around here:
Dodie Gann (1922-2012)
• Passing: It was sad to hear that longtime island icon Dodie Gann passed away earlier this week….we’ll share more, but for now, the islands are a bit darker, missing her bright light. I love this little writeup from the San Juan Preservation Trust site.
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• Meanwhile, the island’s population grew earlier this week as Greg & Natalie King welcome baby Judah – congrats, you guys!
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It was 6-7 years ago that longtime San Juan Island realtor Jim Cooper & his wife Nancy moved to Victoria, after living here 28 years….it was good to catch up with them on the international boat on Friday last week….
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• Here’s a new thing that’s coming in the new year – here’s more from Leslie Byron at the Animal Shelter:
Looking for a great way to celebrate the new year? Why not be on hand to celebrate the first ever “Yappy Hour” to benefit the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter? APS-FH will kick off the first of many Yappy Hours, (to be held the first Thursday of every month), on January 3rd at Vinny’s Restaurant from 4:00 to 5:30. Come enjoy cocktails and some “yappetizers” and a portion of your bill will be donated to the shelter! Vinny’s is located at 165 West Street in Friday Harbor.
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On Sunday, Amy & David Harold were in the holiday spirit at Haley’s during the SeaHawk game – wahoo! (The ‘Hawks’ 42-13 win over the 49ers didn’t hurt, either!)
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Posted December 28, 2012 at 4:51 am by Tim Dustrude
In case you didn’t hear about it yet, Cow and Pig have been repaired and are ready to entertain again. Here’s a note from Laurie:
Happy Holidays from Cow and Pig!
Hi to all Cow and Pig fans!! We’re back just in time to say “Merry Christmas” and “Thank You” to all the folks who have called, written and even stopped by to offer help to repair us!! We feel very appreciated and wish everyone a very Happy New Year!
Posted December 27, 2012 at 5:50 am by Tim Dustrude
Photographed on Christmas Day, 2012 at about 5:05 PM right where Tucker Ave. becomes Roche Harbor Road with cars going both directions during the exposure. Dustrude Photography Photo