If anyone has seen, or has any information about a missing dinghy (gray 8′ Livingston) please let Mark Green know.  It was last seen tied up on the Prevost dock.  Thanks!

Update – It looks like full service will be restored on July 29

Read update here

I got this message from Charlene R (Thanks!) with info regarding ferry service to the islands.  If you are planning on using the ferry to get up here plan ahead. I couldn’t get the link below to work for me, but if I find a good link I will post it.

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Because of a generator failure on the M/V Yakima, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, BC route is operating on a four boat emergency schedule until another vessel can join the route and restore it to a full five-boat capacity. See the alternative schedule online at http://bit.ly/AnaSJsTempSchedule.Sailing times have been adjusted to prioritize domestic travel in the San Juan Islands, canceling the morning international sailings to and from Sidney, British Columbia. For domestic travelers, customers with existing reservations will get priority on a first-come, first-served basis each day. Reservation holders who choose not to travel will not be charged a no-show fee and don’t need to cancel their reservation.

It was pretty crowded up here on the weekend before July 4th.  The happy hour and potluck was a great success, I think there were more people there than there has been at prior events.  We ran out of tables.

A group of neighbors met and made quick work of the trees that fell during the big winds last winter.  Thanks to everyone who showed up and helped out – it went quickly with all the help that showed up.  Thanks to Rhys and McKenzie for bringing out the big chainsaws.  I know Rhys went thru at least 2 chains.

I was not exactly sure how to summarize this, so here is the whole tamale. First is an email from the WPA Tom Jensen, and then a message from Warren Hendrickson.

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from Tom…

I just received this message from the board…

Hello all,

At the yearly meeting, it was proposed that the 4^th of July activities this year be held on Saturday, July 1^st.  After some consideration, and a realization that many people won’t even be arriving until Saturday this year (as the 4^th falls closer to a Monday than a Friday, and many will be spending Monday / Tuesday on the island), the board is moving the date for the festivities to be Sunday, July 2^nd instead.  The potluck will also be moved to Sunday, rather than Saturday.

Additionally, I’ve had a number of inquiries about fair shares and other flying discounts from San Juan Airlines.  For those of you who are unaware, Charlene and I are the new owners of the airline.

At some point, I’ll be working to set something up specifically for the island for consolidated cargo runs, charter ‘fare shares’ and other package opportunities.  However, in the meantime, please feel free to send me an e-mail with your summer time flying requests, and we’ll be more than happy to try and coordinate with other islanders looking to share a charter.  We run regular charters from Anacortes and Bellingham, but can basically fly anywhere within 150 miles of Bellingham rather easily.

Many thanks, we look forward to seeing you on July 2!

Jason Douglass

On behalf of the Board at Stuart Island Air Park

425.301.0864

ALERT – New info  It will be on July 2, not July 1 as originally planned

Hi All,

The July 4th activities will be on July 1, a Saturday.  More info when I get it…

There is also going to be a “tree cutting work party”.  Several trees were blown over during a winter storm – they are located just east of the community building.  We are looking for volunteers to help cut limbs and if you participate there will be some firewood available.  Bring a chainsaw if you have one.  This will be on Friday 6/30, at 1pm.

Also, George and Charlene are going to host their annual cheese and wine party – all are invited.  Below is a copy of a forum note that Charlene posted with more info.

You asked for a repeat of the
“Wine & Cheese” Party
Mark your calendar for
July 3rd
5:00 (ish)

George & Charlene Renquist’s

Just bring a bottle of wine & a cheese (or appetizer of your choice) to share.

This should be early enough without interfering with dinner plans or other July 4th family holiday activities.

We look forward to hosting this event & at the same time celebrating Stuart Island’s newest “Septuagenarian” (70 year young) birthdays.

George & Charlene

Potluck poster2017

The season is open May 6, daily, until the quota is met.

UPDATE..

Humpback trip from Roche rescheduled. Now going up Saturday April 29 at 9:00AM from Roche to Stuart. Will be in 3/4 ton PU and have room for another vehicle. Returning to Roche on Tuesday May 2nd at about 1:15PM in afternoon. Also have space during return trip. Call me (206) 276-7825 or Mark at Humpback if your interested in sharing trip. Eric

There is space on the Humpback on April 11 and April 14.  Look at the comments under “Transportation” for specifics.  Thanks Eric for the info.

East endwest end

Don’t think the runway is dry just because it isn’t raining. Both ends are saturated. Be careful.