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Parking lot at Anacortes terminal is full
posted 07/03/2009
The free parking offered by Washington State Ferries for the holiday weekend has proved to be very successful, the parking lot at the Anacortes terminal is full. For the most current updates about waiting times to board the ferries, visit WSF FERRY WEB SITE.
The last ferry sailings of the day have been overloaded the last few days and people have had to wait for the 4:30 a.m. sailings to sail to the islands. So travelers are advised to be prepared for long waits.
Assessor asks Dept. of Revenue to require county to adequately fund his dept.
This story has been updated. The new info is in bold.
posted 07/02/2009
"I am having to consider things I never imagined I would have to consider," San Juan County Assessor Charles Zalmanek told the county council as they considered budget cuts Wednesday July 1, 2009. "I am not willing perjure myself," he said, "And knowing that the value of new construction has not been appraised, I can't make the statement saying that all of the properties in San Juan County are appraised at their market value." FULL STORY
Additional ferry sailing Monday
posted 07/02/2009
To help accommodate extra traffic, there will be an additional sailing departing from Anacortes at 1:30 p.m. to Lopez Island and Friday Harbor on Monday, July 6.
Washington State Ferries encourages San Juan Islands customers to walk on instead of taking their vehicles. Parking is free at the Anacortes terminal from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 3 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
The free parking is limited only by available space and covers all sailings from July 3 through July 6.
For all other dates, payment is required for vehicles located in the lots at the Anacortes ferry terminal. Orcas Island and San Juan Island have reasonably priced, seasonal shuttle service for ferry walk-on passengers.
Harbor Seal Pups are coming
By Nadia Rifat and Michelle Barbieri
posted 07/02/2009
Summer is in full swing, and the harbor seal pupping season in the San Juan Islands is underway. For those of you that encounter harbor seal pups on the beach, there are a few things to remember. MORE INFORMATION
We are the Best of Worst Writers;
We are the Worst of Worst of Writers
by Ingrid Gabriel
posted 07/02/2009
Citizens of Washington, this is a proudful event in our literary history and another jewel in the crown for Evergreen State wordsmiths. Federal Way resident David McKenzie has just been awarded the coveted first prize in the 2009 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, also known as the Dark and Stormy Night Contest. To him, we extend a lusty Huzzah! FULL STORY
4th of July Celebrations planned
posted 06/29/2009
Parades, barbeques, craft shows, fireworks shows and more. Details of the Independence Day festivities
are posted on the THINGS TO DO PAGE and/or CALENDAR
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County council keeps deputy position cuts almost $900K from budget
posted 07/02/2009
San Juan County Council decided not to eliminate a sheriff's deputy position and delayed cutting $21,313 from the Assessor's department before voting unanimously yesterday to adopt an amendment cutting almost $900,000 from the 2009 budget.
The county Administrator and Auditor Milene Henley had proposed cuts totaling $933,121 spread across the County’s 19 departments. A second round of budget cuts are expected in September.
The council's cuts to their own department were discussed. Councilmember Bob Myhr wanted the council to delay any cuts until a decision is made on hiring someone to fill the council clerk position vacated by Ann Larson. She resigned to work for state Senator Kevin Ranker (D-San Juan Islands). The position was advertised more than five weeks ago and final interviews took place last month.
Myhr and Councilmember Rosenfeld spoke about the need for three employees in the council office. The council has a council clerk, a deputy clerk and a departmental assistant. Councilmember Lovel Pratt said the council needs to lead by example and share the pain with the rest of the county departments. Knapp, Peterson and Fralick agreed the council staff should be reduced to two.
Funding Orcas Rec, budgeting for influenza clinic for a H1N1 flu pandemic (instead of special funding later) were discussed but not acted on.
Explanation of Open space farm classification and taxation of current use parcels
in San Juan County
The Open Space Taxation Act, enacted in 1970, allows property owners to have their open space, farm and agricultural, and timber lands valued at their current use rather than at their highest and best use. The Act states that it is in the best interest of the state to maintain, preserve, conserve, and otherwise continue in existence adequate open space lands for the production of food, fiber, and forest crops and to assure the use and enjoyment of natural resources and scenic beauty for the economic and social well-being of the state and its citizens. MORE INFORMATION
The World is coming to Friday Harbor
posted 07/01/2009
Dubai, Melbourne, Anchorage, Papua, Bali and Friday Harbor are just some of the ports of call for The World, the luxury ocean residence travelling around the world. The twelve-deck cruise ship has
165 privately-owned residences. Also included for the upscale community are sports venues, fitness centers, a spa, shopping, entertainment, and "either casual or elegant dining are designed into the architecture of the interior to encourage changes in daily scenery."
The World is expected to anchor outside Friday Harbor Sunday and Monday with passengers coming ashore to visit San Juan Island.
WSF long-range plan available
posted 07/01/2009
Washington State Ferries long-range plan lacks a key element - a sustainable funding source to fill the estimated $3.3 billion gap during the next 22 years. Half of the gap is from capital expenses. The state legislature has not identified a funding source.
The plan, which is available on line, includes:
- Purchasing 10 new vessels to replace retired and retiring vessels
- Preserve and maintain existing terminals and vessels
- Investigate new technology for vehicle reservations systems at Anacortes/Sidney B.C. and Port Townsend/Keystone, and to look at options to incorporate reservations on other routes
- Make transit supportive investments at select terminals
The plan assumes service levels remain the same as they are currently. There would be minor improvements as new vessels replace older vessels.
No more courtesy notices for illegal signs
posted 06/30/2009
Beginning July 6, courtesy tags will no longer be put on illegally placed signs as a notice. Instead the county will use its existing authority to immediately remove the signs. The change in policy is a result of people removing the courtesy tags and leaving their signs in place.
The signs will be held for a period of ten (10) days for retrieval by the owners and will be then disposed of if not retrieved.
Sign owners can pick up their signs at the Annex by the Sheriff's storage building in Friday Harbor, the Public Works shop at 1395 Mt. Baker Road on Orcas Island or the Cormorant Building on Lopez Island.
Questions about the sign regulations should be directed to the County Code Enforcement office at (360) 370-7580. Complaints concerning illegally placed signs can be filed by submitting a Request for Code Enforcement which can be obtained on the County
WEB SITE.
FHHS Class of 1979 30th Reunion 4th of July Weekend.
posted 06/30/2009
The reunion weeked kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, July 3 at Friday Harbor's Crab House.
The class picure will be taken Friday at 5 p.m. at the American Legion basement at 5 p.m.
Kick off: Friday, July 3rd @ 6 p.m. at Friday's Crab House.
Class Picture Potluck BBQ @ Legion basement/patio 5 p.m.
RSVP and info on Facebook site: 1979 Class Reunion or 360-336-5683
SJCT's First Children's Theatre Workshop of Summer starts July 6
The first of three week-long Children's Theatre Workshops in July begins at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 6.
Storyteller and playwright Tifni Twitchell Lynch leads "Story Plays Come Alive" for
K-3 grade children at the San Juan Community Theatre's PARC building (70 Saltspring Drive off Beaverton Valley Road). MORE INFORMATION
Skagit Valley College offers two-day flagging class
Skagit Valley College will offer a two-day flagging class on Monday, July 27 and Wednesday, July 29 at the Mount Vernon Campus from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Washington State Traffic Control Flagger card that is valid for three years. Students must be 18 years of age or older to receive the flagger card. The fee for this class is $49 and the instructor will be Mike Prindle. MORE INFORMATION
Family Golf
posted 06/27/2009
A giant, mega-billion dollar corporate invasion was recently blocked on our small island. It happened when our golf course was put up for sale. The golf course is really appreciated by the people who live here and sometimes cursed by wandering tourists because most of the holes are on the side of a hill. Your ball is either below your feet or above them, almost every time you try and hit it. There is also not much rainwater for the fairways, so they have to make do with whatever rainwater collects in the three small ponds on the course. COLUMN
Future firefighers visit ES firestation
posted 06/27/2009
Kiyomi Farish and 25 other pre-school students from Children¹s House visited
the Eastsound Fire Station this last week as part of Fire Prevention
Education. The "Junior Firefighters" learned about life at the fire station,
the special gear needed to stay safe and the emergency response vehicles.
Beach access as close as a county road end
The view from the beach off of the Blanchard Road end on Orcas Island.
posted 06/26/2009
Public access to the shoreline is greater than it appears from looking at a map. There are more ways to legally enjoy a walk on the beach or picnic on a bluff than in a county, state or federal park. Every paved or gravel county road that dead-ends at the shoreline creates public access to the water.
Three Farm Walking Tour and Picnic Dinner
Fundraiser for permanent Farmers Market
posted 06/26/2009
Join us behind the scenes for a personal tour and picnic dinner with friends. Stroll the back trails of San Juan Island's picturesque West Valley, while visiting adjoining Mitchell Bay Farm, LaCrover Farm and Sweet Earth Farm. Both Mitchell Bay and LaCrover farms will offer local tasty tidbits to keep you energized, culminating with a picnic dinner and wine at Sweet Earth Farm.
This special evening begins at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28th, at Sweet Earth Farm. Tickets are $50 each and proceeds go towards the Permanent Farmer's Market Project. Tickets can be purchased at the Farmer's Market, Griffin Bay Bookstore or The Market Chef.
Anyone interested in more information, please contact Elaine Kendall at 378-6690 or Mark Madsen at 378-0902.
Three ways to help Cancer Patients
...by Soroptimists
posted 06/26/2009
There are three different projects on San Juan Island that can assist our local cancer patients. The Soroptimist Cancer Treatment Support Mission, the San Juan Eagles flight services, and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. MORE INFORMATION
Leeward Cove: SJI's 22nd Firewise Community
posted 06/26/2009
The eight families of Leeward Cove worked together to make their neighborhood a firewise community. Last evening, San Juan County Firewise Program Coordinator Ron Garner awarded them pins and the sign for their neighborhood. Leeward Cove, one of the three Homes for Islanders owner-built neighborhoods on San Juan Island, is the 22nd firewise community on San Juan Island. MORE INFORMATION
Micro earthquake 6 miles NNW of FH
A 2.8 micro earthquake occurred at 1:24 a.m. six miles NNW of Friday Harbor. The hypocentral depth was 8 miles. More information is available
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Pelindaba Lavender Farms leases FHHS kitchen
posted 06/25/2009
The scent of lavender will be wafting through Friday Harbor High School this summer as Pelindaba Lavender Farms employees use the kitchen to manufacture the farms products. The San Juan Island School District Board agreed to lease the kitchen facilities to the business during the summer. The business's production building was destroyed in a fire earlier this month.
SJISD signs agreement with Island Rec for levy to pay for sports program
posted 06/25/2009
Last night San Juan Island School Board members approved an agreement with Island Rec which calls for a $.07 per thousand dollars of assessed value property tax levy to pay for the school's sports program. The district would pay for maintenance of the facilities. Island Rec would have first rights to use the facilities for its recreational programs - in line after the school's use and after traditional community use. In other words the school's programs of course come first.
The whole agreement is contingent upon successful passage of the Island Rec levy in the November general election. The 7 cent levy amount will be part of the Island Rec Levy request to the voters.
Business up at Port of FH
posted 06/25/2009
Boat nights are up 200 compared to last year at this time, Port of Friday Harbor Harbormaster Tami Hayes told the Port Commissioners yesterday. Good June weather was likely a factor the commissioners agreed.
County spends $28K to settle lawsuit against Seattle Radio station
posted 06/24/2009
San Juan County taxpayers contributed $27,690 to pay a settlement for a lawsuit brought against the San Juan County and the cities
of Seattle, Kent and Auburn in 2005. The case involved the 2005 political campaign against the gas tax. San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord told the county council the county should join the lawsuit. San Juan County Commissioners Alan Licther, Rhea Miller and Kevin Ranker gave Gaylord the permission to proceed.
The cities had filed it to compel the political campaign opposing the gas tax to disclose the names of contributors and amounts of money or
in-kind contributions. The issue revolved around whether the radio deejays had to list their air time as in-kind contributions. FULL STORY
Pratt asks council to change planning process for CAO
posted 06/24/2009
Two years of citizen advisory committee meetings and staff work resulted in the updated Critical Areas Ordinance. The draft CAO was presented to the community at three informational meetings. The normal course of events would be a public hearing at the planning commission. The commission would forward their recommendation to the council which would hold its own public hearing and adopt the ordinance as written or modify it.
San Juan County Councilmember Lovel Pratt, a former planning commissioner, convinced the council to change the procedure. The next step will be a council workshop where the council will tell the planning department staff what they want "to get out of the ordinance." FULL STORY
Cantwell contacting Coast Guard about ferry schedule
posted 06/23/2009
U.S Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) has contacted the U.S. Coast Guard regarding touring watches and their effect on the ferry service in the San Juan Islands. She is the chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard has ordered Washington State Ferries to cease using touring watches - crews work one shift/sleep onboard/work a second shift. This will adversely effect service to the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route starting in the fall of 2009.
State Senator Kevin Ranker (D-San Juan Island), county officials and the ferry advisory committee contacted Cantwell asked her to intervene.
Safety Improvements at SJI Transfer Station
May cause some delays
posted 06/24/2009
The San Juan County Solid Waste Manager Steve Alexander reports that the county has corrected all of the employee safety hazards that were identified during a Washington State Labor and Industries health and safety consultation visit at the San Juan Island Transfer Station in April. Documentation of the corrections has been submitted to the agency for approval. MORE INFORMATION
County considers reducing hours some offices open to public
Due to lower staffing levels, San Juan County Council is considering reducing the number of hours
county offices are open to the public. The move would allow the remaining staff to work uninterrupted for part of the day and for departments to accomplish more with less employees.
The proposal:
- Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer offices and legislative building: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Health and Community Services, Community Development and Planning: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment
The topic is on the agenda at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The agenda is available on the CALENDAR
Peddling Ordinance on track
for July 14 hearing
Lopez Island farmer Gary Franco sold strawberries from Skagit Valley farms at his strawberry stand on the corner of Main Street and North Beach Road in Eastsound June 22.
posted 06/23/2009
People who want to peddle their goods and wares would need permits to do so on publicly-owned property in activity centers and Urban Growth Areas in San Juan County once the proposed peddling ordinance is passed. San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord presented the draft to the council at their June 22, 2009 meeting in Eastsound. In addition to the public place use permit, the vendor would also need the consent of the adjoining property owner. MORE INFORMATION
Four ferries sold to California recycler for $200K
Quinault, Illahee, Nisqually and Klickitat
posted 06/23/2009
PRESS RELEASE: Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) has sold four 1927-built Steel Electric class vessels to Eco Planet Recycling, Inc. of Chula Vista, Calif. The total combined sale price for all four ferries is $200,000. MORE INFORMATION
OBITUARY: Larry LeRoy Flinn
Larry L. Flinn died peacefully in Tacoma on June 2, 2009. He was born January 25, 1920 in Bellingham WA. He served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Tatnuck in the Aleutian Islands.
He was a successful business man in the floral industry in both Seattle and Tacoma. After selling his business he retired to San Juan Island, a place he had always loved. OBITUARY
No more burn piles, only recreational fires allowed
posted 06/17/2009
San Juan County is now going to HIGH level on burning which means that burning is no longer allowed except recreational fires.
"5 for the 4th" support the Eastsound Fireworks
Join the Chamber Board, Staff and Volunteers by contributing $5 (or more) to this year's 4th of July fireworks campaign so that our community can once again enjoy the Chamber sponsored fireworks. We have new costs this year (a barge is needed for the fireworks show), and your help will be greatly appreciated. Click HERE to make a secure credit card or PayPal contribution, or you can drop a check in the mail, stop by, or call the office at 360-376-2273. Collections cans are at Island Market in Eastsound. Thank you for helping to continue this Orcas Island tradition.
20 percent of SJC stores checked fail tobacco compliance check
posted 06/17/2009
In May, a 17-year-old girl, working for the WA Tobacco Prevention Program, was able to purchase cigarettes at three stores in San Juan County. She was asked at each store for her identification which clearly showed she was 17. Twelve other stores refused to sell cigarettes to her. The resulting 20 percent non-compliance rate gives San Juan County the second worst record in the state. MORE INFORMATION
County Council votes to begin lay-off process
posted 06/16/2009
San Juan County Council voted unanimously to notify five county workers they are being laid off due to budget cuts.
The public hearing on the $930,000 in budget cuts was continued until July 1, 2009. A sixth position expected to be laid off, was not included in the vote because it was in the concil office. Since the council clerk's last day is June 23 and interviews for her replacement take place June 19, the decision was made to hold off on that possible notification until the reorganization of the office is completed.
The layoffs include one departmental assistant from Community Development and Planning Department, two department assistants from Health and Community Services, a part-time dispatcher from the sheriff's office and one part-time attorney from the prosecutor's office.
Kings Market softens the impact of cuts in SJISD school budget
Issues challenge gift of $50K
posted 06/09/2009
PRESS RELEASE:
Kings Market Corporate Officers Libbey Oswald and Sandi Guard announced today that Kings Market will issue a "challenge gift" of $50,000 in order to partially restore programs cut due to the $1,000,000 reduction made in the San Juan Island School District's budget for the coming 2009-10 school year. Oswald and Guard joined Kings Market President, Verne Howard, in appreciating the measures the District's has taken to live within projected revenues next year and also declared that, "the community simply must not accept such significant program reductions due to the inadequate funding of public education by our State." MORE INFORMATION
Land Bank protects Cattle Point Road farmland
posted 06/02/2009
The San Juan County Land Bank purchased a $230,000 conservation easement over 27 acres owned by Nate Howard and Elisa Scott-Howard on Cattle Point Road, San Juan Island. MORE INFORMATION
Information about SJI transfer site locations under consideration
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Island ala Carte
Island ala Carte is the new coupon book created by the Mullis
Community Senior Center and available starting today, July 3. The book features discounts and specials at over 140 merchants on San Juan Island. It is divided into sections featuring food, lodging, services, retail, beauty, and things to do. It sells for $29.92, with proceeds going to the Mullis Center.
The book may be purchased at the picnic following the fourth of July parade on Saturday, and at the Pancake Breakfast at the Mullis center on Sunday. It will be available on a regular basis at Island Wools, the Souvenir Store, and the Mullis Center.
Virginia Otto, who developed the book, reminds people that the book is for everyone on the island. It is not just for seniors. Otto stated, "This is a win-win situation for everyone. The businesses get customers and the customers get discounts. And the sale of the book will benefit the Mullis Center."
wishes
posted 07/02/2009
"Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it." This "truism" is usually called out as a warning to those who lose sight of the varied consequences of their desire for wealth or fame, or the attainment of some "thing" that quickly loses its luster. Sometimes, the dangers of our wishes can occur even "closer to home". COLUMN
Island Rec's Teen Summer Programs
Looking for something to do this summer? There is still space in some of the July Rec X programs. REC X programs are for youth ages 11-15 years old. From sports, to nature, to arts and music, there's something for every teen!
Turn your thoughts and poems into songs at our 4 day Songwriting workshop on July 20th- 24th. Spend a day out at the Roche Harbor Disc Golf course on July 21st learning the fun and challenging game of Disc Golf and other Frisbee games. If you are a mountain biker with a need for speed, sign up for our Mountain Bike Skills Clinic on July 28th. If art is more your thing, join us as we learn the art of making beautiful tile mosaics.
For more information on our summer programs please call Island Rec at 378-4953 or visit www.islandrec.org
A Summer of Reading...
posted 07/01/2009
Wednesday, June 17th marked the kickoff of the library's summer reading programs for all ages and the 100 Book Challenge in honor of Friday Harbor's Centennial anniversary. 26 teams have signed up to compete in the 100 Book Challenge and the San Juan Island chapter of Rotary Club International was the first team to read 100 books. Their team consisted of 38 members and they completed the challenge in just eight days. COLUMN
"In Creation the Raven Sings" presented July 12
"Wiouma" a painting by Francis Dick
posted 07/01/2009
Sunday, July 12, 2 PM, acclaimed Northwest Coast Native artists Rande Cook and Francis Dick will bring their culture alive by connecting the elements of art and song in a presentation entitled, “In Creation the Raven Sings.” The event, which is co-sponsored by the Arctic Raven Gallery, Skagit Valley College and The San Juan Island Library, will be held at the Friday Harbor Grange and is free and open to the public. A dessert potluck will follow. For more information call 360-378-3433. MORE INFORMATION
What Can I Say???
June 29 – July 5, 2009
Last week brought an awful lot of bad news over the airwaves, including the loss of two icons of our culture. Enough said about that; by the time this column is published, it will either be forgotten about or still talked about. This week brings more surprises as swift thinking Mercury opposed transformative Pluto; this offers not only radically different ways of thinking based on explosive insights, it also could spark arguments over things that were previously ignored. HOROSCOPES
Lessons From My Dog Part Two - Fergie Does Yoga
posted 06/30/2009
Once I realized Fergie had lessons to teach about the art of napping, it occurred to me that perhaps there might be other things he could teach me. So I started observing. He licks a lot of places I could never reach, nor would I want to. Any lessons there? No, I don't think so. He likes to dig through the trash and tear to shreds anything he finds of interest. Any lessons there? Can't think of any. But there is one thing he does each and every day that might be the source of some inspiration for me, and it is the first thing he does upon rising. Fergie does yoga. COLUMN
Singing a Dream
Send-off party at Pazzo Vivo Wednesday evening
posted 06/29/2009
Author Richard Ianelli was not thinking of a San Juan Island singer/songwriter when he said, "Spontaneity is the quality of being able to do something just because you feel like it at the moment, of trusting your instincts, of taking yourself by surprise and snatching from the clutches of your well-organized routine, a bit of unscheduled plea." However, well-known local musician Devorah is surely the personification of his idea. FULL STORY
CANCER FIGHTING FOODS
posted 06/29/09
Research has shown that people who eat lot's of cruciferous vegetables have a lower occurrence of many cancers. Cruciferous vegetables include cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, turnips, arugula and others. These vegetables contain specific two specific compounds that help the body detoxify cancer causing agents. These compounds are indole-3- carbinol and sulforaphane. Indole-3-carbinol has other impressive anti-cancer effects that should be recognized. COLUMN
Written Word deadline July 10
It's time to dust off the old typewriter and send in your newest, latest and greatest poetry, fiction and non fiction for the San Juan County Fair. It is time, once again for the Written Word writing contest.
Please go to the San Juan County Fair website for the on-line Premium Book for details and Exhibitor's Forms or go HERE for more specifics on The Written Word. MORE INFORMATION
Register for booth space for 59th Historical Day Celebration
Vendor and Traditional Craft Demonstrator spaces are still available for the
59th Annual Historical Day Celebration in the Eastsound Village Green. To reserve a space please call 376-4849, or pick up a form at the Orcas Historical Museum next to the Green. 10 x 10 foot spaces for craft demonstrators and non-profit information booths are FREE. 10 x 10 Vendor spaces are $45 each, pay your fee and keep your profit. This annual event benefits the Orcas Island Historical Museum exhibits and programs.
BUNDLED BLOSSOMS
posted 06/28/2009
Have you seen the wonderful flower bouquets at the local farmers' markets?
Some are bold with vibrant colors. Others are delicate and subtle.They are
all beautiful, and they are selling almost as quickly as August tomatoes.
Last week I stood by the buckets of bouquets trying to decide which one to
buy. I considered the blues and purples, but ended up selecting a bunch of
red, yellow, and orange flowers. Everyone who passed me as I carried the
bundled blossoms home commented on their aggregate beauty. It made me
smile. COLUMN
An AMPLE History
posted 06/26/2009
When determining someone's problem, the EMTs will get a history from the patient. Finding out what has happened in the past is one of the best indicators of what might be going on in the present. A simple acronym helps us to get most of the information that we might need. We will take an AMPLE history. COLUMN
Changing Spaces
posted 06/26/2009
The only constant is change is one of the many quotes that express what
many of us feel all the time. I hear Library volunteers and patrons say it
in one way or another pretty regularly as we move things around or change
a procedure. We hope the change we implement is for the better and
improves service and the patron experience, and it usually is.
COLUMN
Sign up for swim lessons
Time to get into the swim of things! San Juan Island Fitness will be offering swim lessons in July on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 and 5pm for children of all levels. Three week sessions go from July 7- July 23 and cost $45 for members and $60 for non-members. Students will have a half hour lesson followed by plenty of free time to practice what they've learned and play in the water. MORE INFORMATION
Graduation Announcement
Shay Hopkins
Shay Hopkins, daughter of Dan and Sue Hoglund, formerly of Friday Harbor, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seattle University June 14, 2009. Shay received a bachelor of Arts majoring in English Literature. She was awarded the McDonald Award which is presented to the graduating student with the highest GPA in her major. Shay was a member of the 2005 FHHS class.
Shay and her parents would like to thank the entire community for all the love, guidance and support that Shay received while in Friday Harbor. We would also like to send special thanks with great appreciation to the IFC foundation for making her dream become a reality.
"Title Goes Here..."
"The unread story is not a story; it is little black marks on wood pulp. The reader, reading it, makes it live: a live thing, a story." Ursula K. Le Guin
"Thank you for reading." James Shuman Carroll
posted 06/18/2009
I am a writer.
There, I said it. Again. Saying these words inside my head is part of my daily mantra. As I look in the bathroom mirror and note my oddly-shaped, rec ently-shaved and balding head, my lazy eyelid, my pointy nose, my weak chin, and my "muffin top" waistline, I realize that much of what remains of my self-esteem is dependent upon my belief that I am a writer. COLUMN
ENGAGEMENT: Buganski/Eiland
Ted and Diane Buganski are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Katie to Chad Eiland of Colorado Springs, CO. The wedding will take place on July 11, 2009 in Colorado Springs. They will re-affirm their vows in Friday Harbor on August 29, 2009.
GRADUATION: Maggie Rose LaRiviere
Maggie Rose LaRiviere, daughter of Molly Hogan and Simeon LaRiviere, graduated magna cum laude from Central Washington University June 13th, earning the distinction of Dean's Scholar and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History Education. Maggie graduated from Friday Harbor High School in 2000 and received an AA degree from Skagit Valley College-Friday Harbor in 2003.
She hopes to obtain additional endorsements and become fluent in Spanish. She is also flirting with a career in journalism along with a Masters degree in Geography. Her mother, brothers Micah and Greg, and friends Caitlyn Arnold and Stephanie Conner traveled to Ellensburg for the weekend to celebrate her achievements.
Youth Football practices start Aug. 3
Boys and Girls ages 6-14, Download a registration form and mail to FHAA PO Box
692, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or drop off at San Juan Storage office located at 479 Ellsworth Ave one
block down from post office. Drop box is located outside door.
All
registrations received before June 30th will receive a $20 discount.
First Practice will start at 5 p.m. on Monday August 3 at the
Elementary School Field on Grover Street for all Teams.
Come Join the 2009 Tigers!!!! Any Questions? Call John at 317-4342 or
378-8302.
New art and new hours at waterworks gallery
New in the gallery are pigment prints from Ian Martin. Ian's previous artworks shown at the gallery were photogravures. With the use of toxic chemicals, this historical important medium of photogravure has been hard on an artist's health.
Ian's solution was to seek out a new medium that he could control the dark to light tones, yet be true to the details of his imagery.
The solution is Pigment Prints. Ian prints the imagery himself in his studio. Culling his photographic archives to present a few wonderful images of the sea. The good news. These beautiful images are priced framed at an accessible price point.
All new works are posted on the gallery WEB SITE. The Friday Harbor gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
GRADUATION: Thomas Guard
posted 06/12/2009
Thomas J Guard, son of Doug and Lori Guard of Friday Harbor, graduated
May 15, 2009 from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He earned a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently Thomas
is employed by the L-3 Communications Corp. in Waco as a structural
Areospace engineer. Thomas is a 2005 Friday Harbor High School
Graduate.
$5 Friday Special Swim offer for all kids at SJI Fitness
posted 05/29/2009
San Juan Island Fitness presents "$5 FRIDAY." ALL ISLAND KIDS (15 and under) can swim in the heated, Olympic-length pool during the Friday life-guarded swim time 3 to 4:30 p.m. for $5. Kids do not need to be a Club member and do not need to attend with a Club member- just show up with a towel, swimsuit, and $5 (tax included) at 3 p.m on Fridays. This cool deal will continue all summer.
Lopez Island book wins national awards
posted 06/09/2009
Hands at Work
Portraits and Profiles of People Who Work with Their Hands was named an Outstanding Book of Year by Independent Publisher at its 13th annual book awards competition (IPPY). One of 3,380 books entered in the national contest, Hands at Work was awarded a gold medal in the "Most Life-Changing Book" category. MORE INFORMATION
FHHS Class of 1989 20th Reunion planned
The class of 1989's 20-year high school reunion will be this summer, August 7-9 in Friday Harbor. A Facebook page has been set up with more information and the weekend events listed.
FHHS Class of 1979 30-Year Reunion set for 4th of July weekend.
FHHS Class of 1979 will hold its 30-year class reunion on the 4th of July weekend. The kickoff will be at 6 p.m. Friday, July 3 at Friday's Crab House. The class picture and potluck BBQ will be held at the American Legion basement at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 4. RSVP and information on Facebook site: 1979 Class Reunion or call 360-336-5683.
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Elena Thoms,
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