With the increased use of gas heating during the winter months comes a corresponding increase in the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Follow these tips to ensure that you and your loved ones remain safe. Install carbon monoxide detectors to warn when concentration levels...
On the afternoon of October 29, dogs and their owners celebrated Halloween at A Day in the Park dressed in only the most creative costumes to participate in the annual pet parade and costume contest. This year for dogs, three winners and runner ups were chosen...
There were plenty of winners at last Sunday’s FHA Day in the Park. Michael Snyder (Issaquah) and Stephen Allison (Main) won the shopping cart relay race carrying crutches as a handicap in the last heat, and claimed their life ring trophy; the next day Michael...
Living on the water means having animal neighbors that land residents infrequently see. The terns, gulls, egrets, herons, pelicans, and cormorants are familiar to us all, and if you live near deeper water, you may see seals. Schools of small fish swim in both shallow...
Heat pump water heaters pull heat from the surrounding air into a water tank, using the same technology a refrigerator uses but in reverse. Because they move heat from one place to another rather than generating heat directly, heat pumps can be two to three...
The Floating Homes Association’s free Day in the Park on October 29 was bigger and better than ever. One of the many innovations was the participation of sponsors, many of whom had tables where they could answer questions and provide helpful information to attendees. If...
Q: When and Where is the A Day in the Park? A: The FHA’s community celebration is on Sunday, October 29 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at Waldo Point Harbor’s Van Damme Park located between Issaquah Dock and Charles Van Damme Dock. Q: Who puts on...
The Charles Van Damme spent 40 years as a working ferry and 25 years as the social hub of the Waldo Point waterfront. She appeared in several feature films and was a unique magnet for the rich and famous, the up and coming, and even...
The Floating Homes Association’s A Day in the Park is coming up on Sunday, October 29! We hope to see you there. We are planning some activities that are sure to please. Here’s a sampling: Don’t miss the opportunity to place your bid on some...
In recent years, the Gate 6 ½ parking lot has flooded in even minimally high tides. But on Wednesday October 11, Kappas Marina began repaving and raising most of the lot. For two days, residents had to vacate the lot except for the turning...
