Topic: People
New Recreation Specialist at Island Rec
Written on December 12, 2018 at 3:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to welcome Lili Lyne as their new Recreation Specialist. Lili will primarily be organizing Sports and Fitness programs and events. Lili is a recent graduate from Western Washington University where she studied Therapeutic Recreation. Over the years she has developed an expertise in adaptive sports, from soccer to wheelchair rugby she Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on December 12, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have a letter from Allison Lance… The more diverse an eco-system is, the greater its odds are for survival. Genetic diversity insures robust populations. This applies to Earth’s life forms, which includes humans. In order to ensure our survival we need robust biodiversity. Therein lies the problem, nature is Continue Reading
Drone View of Wasp Passage
Written on December 10, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller shares this view from 300 feet elevation of Wasp Passage, taken with a DJI Phantom adv. Great shot – Thanks John!
In the Mailbag
Written on December 10, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Susan Wingate writes to share this article on deer population control… Dear SJ Update, I’m hoping to submit some information about the deer population that has become an issue with a certain sector of our residents and with the fish and wildlife community. [Please see] this information from the website: http://www.pzpinfo.org/pzp_faqs.html
Free E-cycle Service Coming Soon
Written on December 8, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tom Doenges, owner of Computer San Juans wants you to know about this new service coming to an island near you… Calling all small businesses, schools, ports, town and individuals… I am joining forces with a friend who runs an electronics recycling company in Bellingham called 1pc.com. Because I feel I contribute to bringing these devices Continue Reading
2018 Annual Chardonnay Shopping Day
Written on December 6, 2018 at 1:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Leasa Wangoe about this year’s Chardonnay Shopping event, happening on Thursday December 6th, and aimed at getting people into the holiday spirit and supporting local businesses. Anyone can join and it’s a good time to take advantage of some good deals around town… Ok, here is the current list of businesses Continue Reading
Sculpture Demonstration at SJIMA
Written on December 5, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest artist Gareth Curtiss is bringing his bronze sculpting project to Friday Harbor December 17th through 21st so that the public may share in the creation of the Ed Warbass sculpture he is making for the town. The public is invited to watch and interact with the artist in a temporary work space being created Continue Reading
We remember Kitty Roberts
Written on December 5, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the monthly History Column for December from San Juan Historical Society and Museum… Local history is written one event, one day, one person at a time. Kitty Roberts was one of those people who contributed to island history with her life. She graciously shared island history, supported it, and inspired many to care about Continue Reading
From the Mailbag…
Written on December 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Steve Ulvi… Running Down the Dream without Becoming Comfortably Numb Along with about a hundred others I attended the library presentation on black-tailed deer by Ruth Milne, WA Department of Fish and Wildlife. It promised to be interesting given the obvious problems and Continue Reading
Mary Francis’ 90th Birthday Party
Written on December 4, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Samantha Bryner is putting together a birthday party for her mother Mary Francis’ 90th Birthday. It’s at Brickworks on Sunday, December 9th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. All are invited. Please – no gifts (but Mary always appreciates a funny card).
Historic NOEL Sign
Written on December 3, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was shared with the SJ Update by Jim Carroll… The old NOEL sign had its days… in wind, rain, heat, being blown over several times during rooftop storage and it was ready to be replaced, with a fancy new LED NOEL sign being considered, when a very wise suggestion was made by Town Continue Reading
Shishmaref: Know Your Islanders Talks
Written on December 1, 2018 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Monday, Theresa Simendinger will share her journey to Shishmaref, Alaska, a small Threatened Island of Artists and Hunters. Shishmaref is a town of about 600 people on a small barrier island 5 miles off the coast of Alaska and just south of the Arctic Circle. The island is about 2 miles long and about Continue Reading
Deer Are Not The Problem
Written on November 30, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag we find this letter from Allison Lance… I attended a meeting at the library last night on deer population here on San Juan Island and what I walked away with is: KILL DEER! My take is different than pretty much everyone else’s point of view at what felt like a Continue Reading
PIMC Welcomes New Provider
Written on November 29, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Anna Dowling, M.D., has joined the staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. She will provide women’s health (gynecology) and surgical services as a visiting specialist in Friday Harbor, one day per month. Dowling completed her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles in 2005. Her Continue Reading
Book Signing on Saturday
Written on November 29, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rebecca Cook will be doing a book signing for her new children’s book “Calvin Splinter & His Splendid Splinter Ideas” on Saturday, December 1st at Island Studios from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Here’s more information on Rebecca and her new book in a previous post on the San Juan Update from last month.
Why is Everyone Laughing?
Written on November 28, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia Burke shares this announcement about her daughter’s upcoming show… Are you heading to New York for the holiday season? Catch one of our local graduates – off Broadway! We are hoping someday to bring this show to the SJ Community Theater. Hanna Burke, 2007 Friday Harbor High School Graduate, will be performing her hit Continue Reading
FHHS Community Project
Written on November 27, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Emmett Carrier writes to share what he’s doing for his Community Projects class at the high school… For my community projects class at Friday Harbor High School, I worked alongside Evan Foley to do research on pollution prevention in the Port of Friday Harbor. We started our project by meeting with our mentor, Dr. Derek Continue Reading
Shel Bedsole
Written on November 26, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shel Bedsole, 67, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family, Manya Pickard, his daughter Tracy Bedsole, stepson Ebony Pickard, (Kirsten) and granddaughter Manya Pickard. He is survived by his sister Dee Polley of Boise, Idaho and nephew Shawn Surber of Boise Idaho. Shel Continue Reading
Shahn Beats Last Year’s Record
Written on November 22, 2018 at 9:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shopping Spree winner Shahn McGuire again ran for the 28th Annual San Juan Lions Club Shopping Spree on Tuesday. She filled shopping carts with $2007.22 worth of groceries in her 4 minute run and donated all of it to the Food Bank, (minus a couple of chocolate bars). 5 year old Lily Easley once again picked Continue Reading
Images from Zion
Written on November 21, 2018 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island photographer Bob Stavers shares some photos from his recent trip to Utah… I recently spent a week in Zion National Park with a wonderful photographer and teacher, Matt Suess. Here are a few images I am working on from that very productive trip. I hope you enjoy them. Just click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/44888236@N00/albums/72157697726925890
Extinction is Forever…
Written on November 18, 2018 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter to you from Debbi Fincher… Hi Friends, Family and all around Supporters of J, K & L Pods, I have to try… I can’t sit idly by when our local orca pods need our help more than ever. I want to be sure Continue Reading
In Loving Memory
Written on November 15, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yvonne Regina Swanberg passed away unexpectedly at her home in Friday Harbor, WA on November 2, 2018, she was 73. She was born in Rossland, B.C., Canada on October 12, 1945 to Richard and Dorothy (Streibeck) LeCaire. Yvonne was raised on the farm on Mitchell Road in Northport, WA where she would share in the Continue Reading
New Recreation Specialist at Island Rec
Written on December 12, 2018 at 3:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to welcome Lili Lyne as their new Recreation Specialist. Lili will primarily be organizing Sports and Fitness programs and events. Lili is a recent graduate from Western Washington University where she studied Therapeutic Recreation. Over the years she has developed an expertise in adaptive sports, from soccer to wheelchair rugby she Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on December 12, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have a letter from Allison Lance… The more diverse an eco-system is, the greater its odds are for survival. Genetic diversity insures robust populations. This applies to Earth’s life forms, which includes humans. In order to ensure our survival we need robust biodiversity. Therein lies the problem, nature is Continue Reading
Drone View of Wasp Passage
Written on December 10, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller shares this view from 300 feet elevation of Wasp Passage, taken with a DJI Phantom adv. Great shot – Thanks John!
In the Mailbag
Written on December 10, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Susan Wingate writes to share this article on deer population control… Dear SJ Update, I’m hoping to submit some information about the deer population that has become an issue with a certain sector of our residents and with the fish and wildlife community. [Please see] this information from the website: http://www.pzpinfo.org/pzp_faqs.html
Free E-cycle Service Coming Soon
Written on December 8, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tom Doenges, owner of Computer San Juans wants you to know about this new service coming to an island near you… Calling all small businesses, schools, ports, town and individuals… I am joining forces with a friend who runs an electronics recycling company in Bellingham called 1pc.com. Because I feel I contribute to bringing these devices Continue Reading
2018 Annual Chardonnay Shopping Day
Written on December 6, 2018 at 1:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Leasa Wangoe about this year’s Chardonnay Shopping event, happening on Thursday December 6th, and aimed at getting people into the holiday spirit and supporting local businesses. Anyone can join and it’s a good time to take advantage of some good deals around town… Ok, here is the current list of businesses Continue Reading
Sculpture Demonstration at SJIMA
Written on December 5, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest artist Gareth Curtiss is bringing his bronze sculpting project to Friday Harbor December 17th through 21st so that the public may share in the creation of the Ed Warbass sculpture he is making for the town. The public is invited to watch and interact with the artist in a temporary work space being created Continue Reading
We remember Kitty Roberts
Written on December 5, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the monthly History Column for December from San Juan Historical Society and Museum… Local history is written one event, one day, one person at a time. Kitty Roberts was one of those people who contributed to island history with her life. She graciously shared island history, supported it, and inspired many to care about Continue Reading
From the Mailbag…
Written on December 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Steve Ulvi… Running Down the Dream without Becoming Comfortably Numb Along with about a hundred others I attended the library presentation on black-tailed deer by Ruth Milne, WA Department of Fish and Wildlife. It promised to be interesting given the obvious problems and Continue Reading
Mary Francis’ 90th Birthday Party
Written on December 4, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Samantha Bryner is putting together a birthday party for her mother Mary Francis’ 90th Birthday. It’s at Brickworks on Sunday, December 9th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. All are invited. Please – no gifts (but Mary always appreciates a funny card).
Historic NOEL Sign
Written on December 3, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was shared with the SJ Update by Jim Carroll… The old NOEL sign had its days… in wind, rain, heat, being blown over several times during rooftop storage and it was ready to be replaced, with a fancy new LED NOEL sign being considered, when a very wise suggestion was made by Town Continue Reading
Shishmaref: Know Your Islanders Talks
Written on December 1, 2018 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Monday, Theresa Simendinger will share her journey to Shishmaref, Alaska, a small Threatened Island of Artists and Hunters. Shishmaref is a town of about 600 people on a small barrier island 5 miles off the coast of Alaska and just south of the Arctic Circle. The island is about 2 miles long and about Continue Reading
Deer Are Not The Problem
Written on November 30, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag we find this letter from Allison Lance… I attended a meeting at the library last night on deer population here on San Juan Island and what I walked away with is: KILL DEER! My take is different than pretty much everyone else’s point of view at what felt like a Continue Reading
PIMC Welcomes New Provider
Written on November 29, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Anna Dowling, M.D., has joined the staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. She will provide women’s health (gynecology) and surgical services as a visiting specialist in Friday Harbor, one day per month. Dowling completed her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles in 2005. Her Continue Reading
Book Signing on Saturday
Written on November 29, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rebecca Cook will be doing a book signing for her new children’s book “Calvin Splinter & His Splendid Splinter Ideas” on Saturday, December 1st at Island Studios from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Here’s more information on Rebecca and her new book in a previous post on the San Juan Update from last month.
Why is Everyone Laughing?
Written on November 28, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia Burke shares this announcement about her daughter’s upcoming show… Are you heading to New York for the holiday season? Catch one of our local graduates – off Broadway! We are hoping someday to bring this show to the SJ Community Theater. Hanna Burke, 2007 Friday Harbor High School Graduate, will be performing her hit Continue Reading
FHHS Community Project
Written on November 27, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Emmett Carrier writes to share what he’s doing for his Community Projects class at the high school… For my community projects class at Friday Harbor High School, I worked alongside Evan Foley to do research on pollution prevention in the Port of Friday Harbor. We started our project by meeting with our mentor, Dr. Derek Continue Reading
Shel Bedsole
Written on November 26, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shel Bedsole, 67, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family, Manya Pickard, his daughter Tracy Bedsole, stepson Ebony Pickard, (Kirsten) and granddaughter Manya Pickard. He is survived by his sister Dee Polley of Boise, Idaho and nephew Shawn Surber of Boise Idaho. Shel Continue Reading
Shahn Beats Last Year’s Record
Written on November 22, 2018 at 9:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shopping Spree winner Shahn McGuire again ran for the 28th Annual San Juan Lions Club Shopping Spree on Tuesday. She filled shopping carts with $2007.22 worth of groceries in her 4 minute run and donated all of it to the Food Bank, (minus a couple of chocolate bars). 5 year old Lily Easley once again picked Continue Reading
Images from Zion
Written on November 21, 2018 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island photographer Bob Stavers shares some photos from his recent trip to Utah… I recently spent a week in Zion National Park with a wonderful photographer and teacher, Matt Suess. Here are a few images I am working on from that very productive trip. I hope you enjoy them. Just click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/44888236@N00/albums/72157697726925890
Extinction is Forever…
Written on November 18, 2018 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter to you from Debbi Fincher… Hi Friends, Family and all around Supporters of J, K & L Pods, I have to try… I can’t sit idly by when our local orca pods need our help more than ever. I want to be sure Continue Reading
In Loving Memory
Written on November 15, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yvonne Regina Swanberg passed away unexpectedly at her home in Friday Harbor, WA on November 2, 2018, she was 73. She was born in Rossland, B.C., Canada on October 12, 1945 to Richard and Dorothy (Streibeck) LeCaire. Yvonne was raised on the farm on Mitchell Road in Northport, WA where she would share in the Continue Reading