The San Juan Dragons overwhelmed Skagit Valley at home Saturday, firing 36 shots on goal en route to a 15-5 win. The Dragons (1-1), which have two All-State players — one of them one of the best goalies in Division II — were arguably the favorites over Skagit Valley (0-3), a scrappy but young team that has been winless in 15 games.
The San Juan Dragons lost 12-6 to Lynnwood, Friday at Meadowdale High School, in a mirror start of the 2009 season. In 2009, the Dragons lost their first meeting with Lynnwood 12-5, but defeated Lynnwood 10-9 in their second game of the year.
Charlie Nash died peacefully on March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day – at R House Care Home. Charlie lived most of his 88 years right here in Friday Harbor, all within the same the block. He was born in a home on the corner of Tucker Avenue and Guard Street, the eldest son of Albert M. Nash Sr. and Margaret McSorley Nash. He was followed by brother Albert Jr., sister Catherine and brother Kenneth.
Bob Myhr announced Friday he will seek re-election to the San Juan County Council representing District 6 – Lopez, Blakely, Center, Decatur and Shaw islands. Myhr was elected to the three-member San Juan County Commission in 2005, succeeding Rhea Miller, who resigned. Re-elected in 2006, he served as the first chairman of the new six-member County Council. “I hope I have earned the trust and confidence of the voters and their support for another term,” Myhr said in his announcement.
Donald E. Eaton was scheduled to be sworn in Friday at 1 p.m. as San Juan County Superior Court judge. Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock, who has been filling in here since Judge John Linde died in December, was scheduled to administer the oath of office in a private ceremony in the county courthouse. Eaton’s appointment, by Gov. Christine Gregoire, takes effect Monday.
Former port commissioner and postmaster Charles Nash died March 17 at R House Adult Family Home in Friday Harbor. He was 88. Visitation is March 25, 5-7 p.m., at St. Francis Church, 425 Price St., Friday Harbor. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral is March 26, 1 p.m. at St. Francis.
An opening reception for Concepia Gallery’s first show of 2010 is scheduled March 26, 5-8 p.m., at the gallery, 232 A St., No. 7, Friday Harbor.
The show features the work of two local artists, Sandra Leigh Boyer and Joe Miller. Both artists will attend the reception. The show continues until May 6.
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Isaac Taylor, a 2009 graduate of Friday Harbor High School, recently completed the commercial diving program at Louisiana Technical College, Young Memorial Campus, in Morgan City, La. Taylor has been hired by Bisso Marine, based in Houston, Texas, as a tender on a saturation dive support vessel.
The extensive, intense search for Colton Harris-Moore on Orcas Island has now been scaled back to an ongoing investigation. All available search indicators have been pursued through the efforts of a multi-agency team of county, mainland and federal personnel and assets.
When we first talked in September of creating a safer place for our kindergartners during “pick-up” times, Sharon Minke, our son’s Kindergarten teacher, asked if there might be a way to honor the memory of those parents who have passed away while their children have attended Friday Harbor Elementary School. One of her students recently experienced such a loss. She thought of another family that she went through this — the Benz family.
Good solid waste management services are essential to the general public health and to a clean environment. That’s something that all islanders share in, whether we rent or own, whether we own property that is developed or undeveloped. The solid waste transfer stations on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands generate a total of 66,000 visits per year. Providing those solid waste services has a cost. So does ensuring a safe working environment and adapting to changes in environmental standards.
“An Evening with Ciscoe Morris” has been moved from the San Juan Island Library to the Friday Harbor High School Commons. The event is March 24, 6:30 p.m. Morris will talk about “The Good, the Bad, and Why Did I Ever Plant That?”
Are you looking to expand your business? To start a new business? To keep up with current economic conditions? As part of its new Business Education Series, the San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free all-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on March 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
