Topic: People
SJICF Launches New Website, Elects Board Chair
Written on March 12, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
After many months of planning and testing, the SJI Community Foundation is excited to unveil its brand-new website. The completely redesigned site is thoughtfully presented to help donors, nonprofits and students easily access the many services provided by the Foundation, including grants, fund management and scholarships. The site features fillable forms, links to vital resources Continue Reading
In the Mailbag…
Written on March 12, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning here’s a letter from Sally Spicer of OrcaSong Farm on Orcas Island… I am writing this letter to beg the San Juan County Land Bank to invest the funds necessary to save the San Juan County agricultural institution that is Coffelt Farm. Only with the Land Bank’s help can we Continue Reading
Spelling Bee Winners
Written on March 11, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ted Strutz shares this photo of the winners of last week’s Rotary Spelling Bee… I thought you might like to have a photo from the spelling bee that the Rotary Club conducted. Here is winner Eve Hulse and runner-up Haley Rennick (in the middle) and their teacher Mrs Hallock of the Paideia Classical School. They Continue Reading
Stone & Bulloch, P.S.
Written on March 11, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local long-time attorney Mary Stone is pleased to announce her firm is expanding with the addition of her new law partner, Robert Bulloch. The firm will now be known as Stone & Bulloch, P.S. “Bob brings over 20 years of legal experience as a litigator and trial attorney along with extensive experience serving clients in Continue Reading
Leviathan Delusion in Paradise Lost
Written on March 7, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning, we have this letter from Steve Ulvi… Glancing at caller ID on a recent snowy morning, I guessed that my old Alaska pal, Archie was riled up about something. Most likely a retaliatory shot in response to the brow-beating I served up previously. I had been pretty steamed Continue Reading
It’s always a good day!
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this month’s history column from the San Juan Historical Society and Museum… “It’s always a good day!” – Etta Lightheart Egeland, on any given day of her life in response to “Have a good day!” This is National Women’s History Month, designated by Congress in 1987. Who better to feature this month for women’s Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced that Tim Revercomb is the Volunteer of the Month for March. Tim became a volunteer at the animal shelter at the beginning of the year and has been a wonderful addition to the organization. He visits the shelter three times a week to walk dogs and Continue Reading
Public Reading
Written on March 5, 2019 at 8:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us for a reading with Christopher Phillips on March 21st at the Spring Street International School Studio from 6-8 pm Spring Street International School is hosting a reading for Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Café, Socrates in Love, A Child at Heart, and others. Christopher has worked with adolescents, adults, prisoners, and terminally Continue Reading
Killer Ale IPA Launch Party
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ghostfish Brewing Partners with Orca Protection & Rescue to Release Limited Killer Ale IPA – Launch Party March 9th Seattle, WA – Ghostfish Brewing is set to launch Killer Ale IPA on March 9, 2019, a bold and distinctly Northwest influenced India Pale Ale brewed to benefit Washington-based Orca Protection & Rescue. Founded in 2018 Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Video Series
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in with another in her San Juan Island Lifestyle video series. This one, she says, shares fishing in the Friday Harbor Classic Derby; freezing temperatures, wind, the rough water – so much fun!
Chance Hayden & Andy Coe Guitar Show
Written on March 1, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chance Hayden and Andy Coe, two front running string slingers of the Pacific Northwest, join forces with an electric guitar band showcasing the depths of their talent and mutual admiration. For over a decade both players have made vast imprints within their respective cities of Portland and Seattle as avid sidemen embracing everything from jazz, Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Adam Summers – The Sea: Inspiration for Art and Science Dr. Adam Summers, who runs the Comparative Vertebrate Biomechanics Lab at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, will present a naturalist’s opinion on nature as a source of inspiration for art and science. Monday, March 4 at 7 pm San Juan Island Library Free Refreshments will Continue Reading
Friends Celebrates 40 Years
Written on February 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, This year Friends of the San Juans celebrates 40 years of protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature. Over the next few months our members will be sharing their memories about the role Friends has played to protect what they love about the islands. These Continue Reading
Calling all Tree-Loving, Bunny-Hugging, Dirt Worshipers!
Written on February 26, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget — it’s award season here in the San Juans! The Oscars have nothing on the Finnies. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the Good Steward Awards, affectionately known as “Finnies,” have been sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Continue Reading
English Camp at Rest
Written on February 25, 2019 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller shares this view of English Camp taken on Saturday morning just when the sun broke through the clouds. Thanks John!
Bahrych Joins SJIMA Board
Written on February 25, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Environmental attorney Lynn Bahrych of Shaw Island has joined the board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor. Impressed by how SJIMA’s exhibitions have reflected sensitivity to the issues and values of conservation in the Pacific Northwest, Bahrych was motivated to work with the art museum. She works in maritime, Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on February 19, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Stop by Cynthia’s this Thursday – February 21st from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run Continue Reading
25th Year of Knowledge Bowl!
Written on February 16, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Richard Meenan, San Juan Public Schools Foundation… Here’s a photo from the 11th & 12th grade team ten years ago… Are you ready for some knowledge? The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will host the 2019 Knowledge Bowl at the San Juan Community Theatre Monday evening, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30. Doors open Continue Reading
Firefighter of the Month
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Department is proud to announce the February 2019 Firefighter of the Month. Rookie Firefighter Erik Gresseth was selected this month due to his unwavering commitment to his community. Erik has an outstanding record of responding to emergency calls and attendance at training drills. Erik is someone who tries Continue Reading
San Juan Island Firefighters in Challenging Leukemia and Lymphoma Fundraiser
Written on February 12, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
On Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Friday Harbor Marketplace from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., San Juan Island Fire and Rescue firefighters will be out in front of the store raising funds for the 2019 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Stairclimb. The firefighters are dedicating their LLS fundraising climb in honor of former San Juan Continue Reading
Local Legislator Named “Legislator of the Week”
Written on February 8, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Rep. Debra Lekanoff earns first Fuse “Legislator of the Week” Award of 2019. The freshman representative is already leading on voting access and protecting Puget Sound. Fuse Washington named Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) as the “Legislator of the Week” for her work to expand voting access, protect Puget Sound, and help keep seniors and people with Continue Reading
League of Women Voters, Speaker Cancelled, Felicity’s Cupcakes Will Be There
Written on February 7, 2019 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans regret to inform you the talk by former Representative Kris Lytton has been cancelled. The League will still have a program and we are told Felicity’s cupcakes will be there on February 11, 2019 noon to 2:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library Conference Room. Continue Reading
SJICF Launches New Website, Elects Board Chair
Written on March 12, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
After many months of planning and testing, the SJI Community Foundation is excited to unveil its brand-new website. The completely redesigned site is thoughtfully presented to help donors, nonprofits and students easily access the many services provided by the Foundation, including grants, fund management and scholarships. The site features fillable forms, links to vital resources Continue Reading
In the Mailbag…
Written on March 12, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning here’s a letter from Sally Spicer of OrcaSong Farm on Orcas Island… I am writing this letter to beg the San Juan County Land Bank to invest the funds necessary to save the San Juan County agricultural institution that is Coffelt Farm. Only with the Land Bank’s help can we Continue Reading
Spelling Bee Winners
Written on March 11, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ted Strutz shares this photo of the winners of last week’s Rotary Spelling Bee… I thought you might like to have a photo from the spelling bee that the Rotary Club conducted. Here is winner Eve Hulse and runner-up Haley Rennick (in the middle) and their teacher Mrs Hallock of the Paideia Classical School. They Continue Reading
Stone & Bulloch, P.S.
Written on March 11, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local long-time attorney Mary Stone is pleased to announce her firm is expanding with the addition of her new law partner, Robert Bulloch. The firm will now be known as Stone & Bulloch, P.S. “Bob brings over 20 years of legal experience as a litigator and trial attorney along with extensive experience serving clients in Continue Reading
Leviathan Delusion in Paradise Lost
Written on March 7, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning, we have this letter from Steve Ulvi… Glancing at caller ID on a recent snowy morning, I guessed that my old Alaska pal, Archie was riled up about something. Most likely a retaliatory shot in response to the brow-beating I served up previously. I had been pretty steamed Continue Reading
It’s always a good day!
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this month’s history column from the San Juan Historical Society and Museum… “It’s always a good day!” – Etta Lightheart Egeland, on any given day of her life in response to “Have a good day!” This is National Women’s History Month, designated by Congress in 1987. Who better to feature this month for women’s Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 6, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced that Tim Revercomb is the Volunteer of the Month for March. Tim became a volunteer at the animal shelter at the beginning of the year and has been a wonderful addition to the organization. He visits the shelter three times a week to walk dogs and Continue Reading
Public Reading
Written on March 5, 2019 at 8:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us for a reading with Christopher Phillips on March 21st at the Spring Street International School Studio from 6-8 pm Spring Street International School is hosting a reading for Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Café, Socrates in Love, A Child at Heart, and others. Christopher has worked with adolescents, adults, prisoners, and terminally Continue Reading
Killer Ale IPA Launch Party
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ghostfish Brewing Partners with Orca Protection & Rescue to Release Limited Killer Ale IPA – Launch Party March 9th Seattle, WA – Ghostfish Brewing is set to launch Killer Ale IPA on March 9, 2019, a bold and distinctly Northwest influenced India Pale Ale brewed to benefit Washington-based Orca Protection & Rescue. Founded in 2018 Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Video Series
Written on March 4, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in with another in her San Juan Island Lifestyle video series. This one, she says, shares fishing in the Friday Harbor Classic Derby; freezing temperatures, wind, the rough water – so much fun!
Chance Hayden & Andy Coe Guitar Show
Written on March 1, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chance Hayden and Andy Coe, two front running string slingers of the Pacific Northwest, join forces with an electric guitar band showcasing the depths of their talent and mutual admiration. For over a decade both players have made vast imprints within their respective cities of Portland and Seattle as avid sidemen embracing everything from jazz, Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on February 28, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Adam Summers – The Sea: Inspiration for Art and Science Dr. Adam Summers, who runs the Comparative Vertebrate Biomechanics Lab at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, will present a naturalist’s opinion on nature as a source of inspiration for art and science. Monday, March 4 at 7 pm San Juan Island Library Free Refreshments will Continue Reading
Friends Celebrates 40 Years
Written on February 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, This year Friends of the San Juans celebrates 40 years of protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature. Over the next few months our members will be sharing their memories about the role Friends has played to protect what they love about the islands. These Continue Reading
Calling all Tree-Loving, Bunny-Hugging, Dirt Worshipers!
Written on February 26, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget — it’s award season here in the San Juans! The Oscars have nothing on the Finnies. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the Good Steward Awards, affectionately known as “Finnies,” have been sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Continue Reading
English Camp at Rest
Written on February 25, 2019 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller shares this view of English Camp taken on Saturday morning just when the sun broke through the clouds. Thanks John!
Bahrych Joins SJIMA Board
Written on February 25, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Environmental attorney Lynn Bahrych of Shaw Island has joined the board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor. Impressed by how SJIMA’s exhibitions have reflected sensitivity to the issues and values of conservation in the Pacific Northwest, Bahrych was motivated to work with the art museum. She works in maritime, Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners – Feed the Island
Written on February 19, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Stop by Cynthia’s this Thursday – February 21st from 4:30 to 6:00 to pick up your meal. You may pick up 2 meals per person. When we run Continue Reading
25th Year of Knowledge Bowl!
Written on February 16, 2019 at 5:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Richard Meenan, San Juan Public Schools Foundation… Here’s a photo from the 11th & 12th grade team ten years ago… Are you ready for some knowledge? The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will host the 2019 Knowledge Bowl at the San Juan Community Theatre Monday evening, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30. Doors open Continue Reading
Firefighter of the Month
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Department is proud to announce the February 2019 Firefighter of the Month. Rookie Firefighter Erik Gresseth was selected this month due to his unwavering commitment to his community. Erik has an outstanding record of responding to emergency calls and attendance at training drills. Erik is someone who tries Continue Reading
San Juan Island Firefighters in Challenging Leukemia and Lymphoma Fundraiser
Written on February 12, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
On Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Friday Harbor Marketplace from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., San Juan Island Fire and Rescue firefighters will be out in front of the store raising funds for the 2019 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Stairclimb. The firefighters are dedicating their LLS fundraising climb in honor of former San Juan Continue Reading
Local Legislator Named “Legislator of the Week”
Written on February 8, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Rep. Debra Lekanoff earns first Fuse “Legislator of the Week” Award of 2019. The freshman representative is already leading on voting access and protecting Puget Sound. Fuse Washington named Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Bow) as the “Legislator of the Week” for her work to expand voting access, protect Puget Sound, and help keep seniors and people with Continue Reading
League of Women Voters, Speaker Cancelled, Felicity’s Cupcakes Will Be There
Written on February 7, 2019 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans regret to inform you the talk by former Representative Kris Lytton has been cancelled. The League will still have a program and we are told Felicity’s cupcakes will be there on February 11, 2019 noon to 2:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library Conference Room. Continue Reading