Topic: People
Understanding the Artist and the Work
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have driven by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) recently at night and seen the glowing blue art that resembles a pelvic bone and wondered why the artist, Mary Coss created this piece. On Saturday, May 4 from 1-2:30, at SJIMA, Mary Coss will give a gallery walk describing her process Continue Reading
Hitting ‘Em Outta the Park
Written on April 24, 2019 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
At last week’s FHHS Lady Wolverines softball game at Darrington, senior Thea Seitz hit not just one, but two home runs in the 2nd inning! Two grand slams over the fence. Bases were loaded both times, giving Thea 8 RBI’s in one inning! Very impressive. The team went on to win the game 26-6, improving Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest. Left to right in the photos above are: 1st Place: Melinda Joy 2nd: Lyla Ovenell 3rd: Sam Herda Honorable Mentions: Felicity Schubert and (Sarah Schubert not pictured) Many thanks to all the young artists who submitted entries! We had Continue Reading
Memorial Service for Deborah Tully
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deborah Tully, survived by one brother, Les Kempton, passed away on April 18, 2019, while in hospice care. A memorial service for her will be held on April 26, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Friday Harbor Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1013 Lampard Road. All are welcome.
OPALCO Hires Three Local Apprentices: The Future is Here!
Written on April 22, 2019 at 9:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO has hired three new linemen apprentices – one for each of the crews on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Island. These local linemen will keep the lights on for the next generation of islanders! “With some of our linecrew hitting the 25-, 30- and even 40-year mark in their careers with the Co-op, we Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on April 19, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month – San Juan Canvas On April 8th the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce helped San Juan Canvas celebrate 40 years in business. Lauren Cohen and Derek Steere, who have been the owners for the last 10 years, invited Chamber Members to come celebrate. Continue Reading
2019 Airport Honor Wall Ceremony
Written on April 18, 2019 at 11:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor and the San Juan Pilots Association are pleased to recognize our 2019 aviation honoree. This joint effort features a different pilot every year. The Honor Wall at the Port of Friday Harbor Airport commemorates the history of aviation in the San Juan Islands since the early post World War II Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on April 18, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again with another in her San Juan Island Lifestyle video series. Here’s what she has to say about this one… This lifetsyle video is about how much humor is involved in real estate sales. Our profession can be very interesting and challenging.
Mailbag
Written on April 17, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Miles Crossen… I thought I’d start looking for volunteers to help out at the San Juan County Fair Photography Department. We’re going to need help on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. for folks to assist people in the submission Continue Reading
Just Before Sunset
Written on April 16, 2019 at 8:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes was out on the west side just before sunset the other day and captured this perfectly timed photo when the sun was passing behind the lighthouse. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Climate Change Prevention: Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make to Fight Global Warming
Written on April 16, 2019 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following article was written by Neil Stawski… As much as the skeptics and critics might try to deny climate change, the signs that it’s a critical issue are all around us. The evidence of global warming can be found in the death of our coral reefs due to the increased temperatures of our ocean Continue Reading
Island Senior: Volunteer Jim Biddick Helps Seniors File Taxes
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… What a relief it is to fix a stamp onto that envelope addressed to the IRS and send it off in the mail. Phew! I’m sure I am not the only one who finds filing taxes both mysterious and Continue Reading
Flow Through Time
Written on April 12, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Osha Breeze invites you to this month’s exhibit at SJCT… Good morning my friends, I wanted to make sure you knew about my current art show that is hanging at the Community Theater through April. Please drop by and see my current body of paintings as well as a few pieces from earlier times. And Continue Reading
Ocean Outbreak
Written on April 12, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Book Talk: Drew Harvell will discuss her book, Ocean Outbreak: Confronting the Rising Tide of Marine Disease. This presentation will include updates on Sea Star Wasting Disease and salmon health in our Puget Sound waters. Drew is a local author and resident scientist at Friday Harbor Laboratories. A book signing and reception will follow the Continue Reading
Real Estate with Merri Ann
Written on April 12, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another real estate article… San Juan Island Real Estate Market Summary The first quarter results for San Juan Island were very similar to the first quarter results last year. San Juan Island’s dollar volume for the quarter reflected a decrease of 12.5% as compared to the same quarter in Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on April 11, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this note from Dawn Alger, who write to share good news about her son… I just wanted to share the upcoming graduation of our son, Rigby Alger from Pacific Lutheran University. He will be graduating on May 25th, Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Education. His certifications Continue Reading
Understanding the Artist and the Work
Written on April 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have driven by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) recently at night and seen the glowing blue art that resembles a pelvic bone and wondered why the artist, Mary Coss created this piece. On Saturday, May 4 from 1-2:30, at SJIMA, Mary Coss will give a gallery walk describing her process Continue Reading
Hitting ‘Em Outta the Park
Written on April 24, 2019 at 9:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
At last week’s FHHS Lady Wolverines softball game at Darrington, senior Thea Seitz hit not just one, but two home runs in the 2nd inning! Two grand slams over the fence. Bases were loaded both times, giving Thea 8 RBI’s in one inning! Very impressive. The team went on to win the game 26-6, improving Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest. Left to right in the photos above are: 1st Place: Melinda Joy 2nd: Lyla Ovenell 3rd: Sam Herda Honorable Mentions: Felicity Schubert and (Sarah Schubert not pictured) Many thanks to all the young artists who submitted entries! We had Continue Reading
Memorial Service for Deborah Tully
Written on April 23, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deborah Tully, survived by one brother, Les Kempton, passed away on April 18, 2019, while in hospice care. A memorial service for her will be held on April 26, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., at the Friday Harbor Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1013 Lampard Road. All are welcome.
OPALCO Hires Three Local Apprentices: The Future is Here!
Written on April 22, 2019 at 9:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO has hired three new linemen apprentices – one for each of the crews on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Island. These local linemen will keep the lights on for the next generation of islanders! “With some of our linecrew hitting the 25-, 30- and even 40-year mark in their careers with the Co-op, we Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on April 19, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month – San Juan Canvas On April 8th the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce helped San Juan Canvas celebrate 40 years in business. Lauren Cohen and Derek Steere, who have been the owners for the last 10 years, invited Chamber Members to come celebrate. Continue Reading
2019 Airport Honor Wall Ceremony
Written on April 18, 2019 at 11:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor and the San Juan Pilots Association are pleased to recognize our 2019 aviation honoree. This joint effort features a different pilot every year. The Honor Wall at the Port of Friday Harbor Airport commemorates the history of aviation in the San Juan Islands since the early post World War II Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on April 18, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again with another in her San Juan Island Lifestyle video series. Here’s what she has to say about this one… This lifetsyle video is about how much humor is involved in real estate sales. Our profession can be very interesting and challenging.
Mailbag
Written on April 17, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Miles Crossen… I thought I’d start looking for volunteers to help out at the San Juan County Fair Photography Department. We’re going to need help on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. for folks to assist people in the submission Continue Reading
Just Before Sunset
Written on April 16, 2019 at 8:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes was out on the west side just before sunset the other day and captured this perfectly timed photo when the sun was passing behind the lighthouse. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Climate Change Prevention: Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make to Fight Global Warming
Written on April 16, 2019 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following article was written by Neil Stawski… As much as the skeptics and critics might try to deny climate change, the signs that it’s a critical issue are all around us. The evidence of global warming can be found in the death of our coral reefs due to the increased temperatures of our ocean Continue Reading
Island Senior: Volunteer Jim Biddick Helps Seniors File Taxes
Written on April 15, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… What a relief it is to fix a stamp onto that envelope addressed to the IRS and send it off in the mail. Phew! I’m sure I am not the only one who finds filing taxes both mysterious and Continue Reading
Flow Through Time
Written on April 12, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Osha Breeze invites you to this month’s exhibit at SJCT… Good morning my friends, I wanted to make sure you knew about my current art show that is hanging at the Community Theater through April. Please drop by and see my current body of paintings as well as a few pieces from earlier times. And Continue Reading
Ocean Outbreak
Written on April 12, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Book Talk: Drew Harvell will discuss her book, Ocean Outbreak: Confronting the Rising Tide of Marine Disease. This presentation will include updates on Sea Star Wasting Disease and salmon health in our Puget Sound waters. Drew is a local author and resident scientist at Friday Harbor Laboratories. A book signing and reception will follow the Continue Reading
Real Estate with Merri Ann
Written on April 12, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another real estate article… San Juan Island Real Estate Market Summary The first quarter results for San Juan Island were very similar to the first quarter results last year. San Juan Island’s dollar volume for the quarter reflected a decrease of 12.5% as compared to the same quarter in Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on April 11, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this note from Dawn Alger, who write to share good news about her son… I just wanted to share the upcoming graduation of our son, Rigby Alger from Pacific Lutheran University. He will be graduating on May 25th, Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Education. His certifications Continue Reading