Topic: People
Great Veteran’s Day Ceremonies
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Ron Di Cristina with good things to say about Veteran’s Day Ceremonies at FHHS and FHES… A sincere congratulatory note of appreciation is in order for “Jobs Well Done!” Friday Harbor High & Elementary School students, staff, parents and friends all participated in wonderful pre-Veteran’s Day Ceremonies last Continue Reading
New Shoe Repair Business
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Members of the the SJI Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Carrie Lacher and Town Administrator Duncan Wilson welcomed Blaine Schmidt and his new shoe and leather repair business with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 15. Blaine opened the doors to Schmidt’s Shoe & Shine LLC in early October over in the Surina Continue Reading
Surf’s Up at Eagle Cove!
Written on November 14, 2016 at 9:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dan Burton shares this photo. Thanks Dan!
Bill Watson Says Thanks…
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag today… Dear Citizens, I want to thank all of the people who gave me encouragement and support during my campaign for San Juan County Council District 1. I consider myself fortunate to have had an opportunity to meet with and talk with so many fellow citizens of San Juan County Continue Reading
Benefit Dinner for Karina
Written on November 8, 2016 at 4:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Community Benefit Dinner for Karina Serna Wednesday, Nov. 9th Mi Casita Restaurant 4:00pm -8:30pm Come join your fellow islanders and friends of the Serna Family and have a dinner to help Karina in her fight against breast cancer. All proceeds from dinners purchased will be donated to Karina’s medical fund.
Did you Vote?
Written on November 8, 2016 at 1:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Today’s the day – don’t forget to fill out your ballot and mail it or put it in the drop box before 8:00 pm tonight! Allison Dragon just put her ballot in the box across from the Elections office on the courthouse lawn on Second Street. She said she was voting for the first time, “And Continue Reading
APS Volunteer of the Month
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced that Jake Range, pictured above with shelter dog, Gator, is Volunteer of the month for October. “Jake has been helping out at the animal shelter for several months – walking and socializing dogs, helping with building maintenance and just about every odd job that comes up”, says Shelter Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Young of Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands is this month’s San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month. Nancy’s accomplishments include REALTOR® of the Year in 1997 and 2003. Community Service Award 1997. Member of the Million Dollar Club. Licensed since 1984, and currently a Managing Broker. Coldwell Banker Production Achievements: Continue Reading
Grown Ups Like Halloween Too
Written on October 31, 2016 at 2:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You couldn’t go anywhere in town today without seeing someone in costume. Click to see some of the people I ran into today…
The Screenshot Seen Around the World
Written on October 26, 2016 at 3:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Islander Deb Treise has a friend in England named Tracey whose birthday is today. For a fun way to wish her a happy birthday, Deb made a banner to hold in front of the Roche Harbor Webcam and told Tracey to watch for it at the right time. Above is a screenshot from 11:00 AM when Debbie held Continue Reading
Kendra Pew Named as a “Commended Student”
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Student Kendra Pew named as a “Commended Student” in the National Merit Scholarship Program Fred Woods, Principal of Friday Harbor High School, announced today that Kendra Pew has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), will Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on October 23, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue shares this month’s volunteer spotlight… Heather and Ken are one of several couples who are active in San Juan Island Island Fire & Rescue. Heather is a member of San Jan Island Fire & Rescue’s Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) and Ken is a Lieutenant firefighter, a Continue Reading
Wailin’ and Walkin’ This Weekend
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need A Mountain by Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer Local singer/songwriters, Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer, wrote “Need a Mountain” for the Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve because, as they stated, “it’s near to our hearts and home that has inspired us deeply. It would mean the world to us if you considered donating (any Continue Reading
Mary Ann Ragsdale 1945 – 2016
Written on October 20, 2016 at 10:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Ann Ragsdale of San Juan Island, born November 1, 1945 in Quincy, Massachusetts, died October 18, 2016 at St Joseph’s hospital in Bellingham surrounded by her family. She was in no pain. Mary Ann lived her life like each day was the last. She loved all that came across her path. She married the Continue Reading
New Propane Business
Written on October 18, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Donny Galt of Ace Hardware and Jimmie Lawson of Jim’s Heating have partnered together to create a new business offering propane to the islands. Inter Island Propane and Mechanical will be the only locally owned propane business on the island. “With the recent buyout of VanderYacht Propane by AmeriGas (DBA San Juan Propane) we both Continue Reading
Ron Vincellette 1937-2016
Written on October 15, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ronald Lee Vincellette died of natural causes in the early morning of Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at his home in Friday Harbor, WA. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Phyllis, known as “Sam” to friends, and his son Mark, daughter Kim, stepdaughter Lisa and extended family. Ron graduated with a BS Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on October 13, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag, Nancy Ballman writes… I would like to thank islanders bank and Alexandra Sherlock for setting up the table for the new barn at the fairgrounds. I am so happy with the pledges we got and thank everyone who pledged. Every penny counts!
Passing
Written on October 11, 2016 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard some sad news from Marie DiCristina – Ron Vincellette passed away at his Friday Harbor home Tuesday morning, October 11, 2016. Obituary and more information will follow soon. Please respect family while they process arrangements.
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month’s SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month is San Juan Wireless, Inc. San Juan Wireless began as San Juan Cellular in 1998. At that time, they were located at the Technology Center and were exclusive AT&T and DirecTV dealers. Since then, they have moved to the Guard Electric Building on Mullis Street and Continue Reading
Frightmare at the Fairgrounds
Written on October 10, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alison Caruso is looking for volunteers to help put on this fun event… Transform a 10,000 square foot space into a haunted walk through in one weeks time… The actual event will be: Friday October 28th 5-10pm (note this will be for ages 10 & up as we will have people scaring people) $10 per Continue Reading
Sherrie Willows
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sherrie Willows, 75, of Manchester, Washington, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Malvern, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Richard Stratton of Deland, Florida. Sherrie began her professional career as a Registered Nurse and worked in hospitals and clinics before Continue Reading
Letter from Frank Penwell
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag… Dear Editor, Many of you know that I am passionate about recycling and the need for siting of Essential Public Facilities. I can attest to the fact that over the last 4 years, Bob Jarman has been the only Council member to agree to meet with me on these two issues, Continue Reading
Great Veteran’s Day Ceremonies
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Ron Di Cristina with good things to say about Veteran’s Day Ceremonies at FHHS and FHES… A sincere congratulatory note of appreciation is in order for “Jobs Well Done!” Friday Harbor High & Elementary School students, staff, parents and friends all participated in wonderful pre-Veteran’s Day Ceremonies last Continue Reading
New Shoe Repair Business
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Members of the the SJI Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Carrie Lacher and Town Administrator Duncan Wilson welcomed Blaine Schmidt and his new shoe and leather repair business with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 15. Blaine opened the doors to Schmidt’s Shoe & Shine LLC in early October over in the Surina Continue Reading
Surf’s Up at Eagle Cove!
Written on November 14, 2016 at 9:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dan Burton shares this photo. Thanks Dan!
Bill Watson Says Thanks…
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag today… Dear Citizens, I want to thank all of the people who gave me encouragement and support during my campaign for San Juan County Council District 1. I consider myself fortunate to have had an opportunity to meet with and talk with so many fellow citizens of San Juan County Continue Reading
Benefit Dinner for Karina
Written on November 8, 2016 at 4:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Community Benefit Dinner for Karina Serna Wednesday, Nov. 9th Mi Casita Restaurant 4:00pm -8:30pm Come join your fellow islanders and friends of the Serna Family and have a dinner to help Karina in her fight against breast cancer. All proceeds from dinners purchased will be donated to Karina’s medical fund.
Did you Vote?
Written on November 8, 2016 at 1:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Today’s the day – don’t forget to fill out your ballot and mail it or put it in the drop box before 8:00 pm tonight! Allison Dragon just put her ballot in the box across from the Elections office on the courthouse lawn on Second Street. She said she was voting for the first time, “And Continue Reading
APS Volunteer of the Month
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced that Jake Range, pictured above with shelter dog, Gator, is Volunteer of the month for October. “Jake has been helping out at the animal shelter for several months – walking and socializing dogs, helping with building maintenance and just about every odd job that comes up”, says Shelter Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on November 8, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Young of Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands is this month’s San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month. Nancy’s accomplishments include REALTOR® of the Year in 1997 and 2003. Community Service Award 1997. Member of the Million Dollar Club. Licensed since 1984, and currently a Managing Broker. Coldwell Banker Production Achievements: Continue Reading
Grown Ups Like Halloween Too
Written on October 31, 2016 at 2:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You couldn’t go anywhere in town today without seeing someone in costume. Click to see some of the people I ran into today…
The Screenshot Seen Around the World
Written on October 26, 2016 at 3:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Islander Deb Treise has a friend in England named Tracey whose birthday is today. For a fun way to wish her a happy birthday, Deb made a banner to hold in front of the Roche Harbor Webcam and told Tracey to watch for it at the right time. Above is a screenshot from 11:00 AM when Debbie held Continue Reading
Kendra Pew Named as a “Commended Student”
Written on October 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Student Kendra Pew named as a “Commended Student” in the National Merit Scholarship Program Fred Woods, Principal of Friday Harbor High School, announced today that Kendra Pew has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), will Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on October 23, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue shares this month’s volunteer spotlight… Heather and Ken are one of several couples who are active in San Juan Island Island Fire & Rescue. Heather is a member of San Jan Island Fire & Rescue’s Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) and Ken is a Lieutenant firefighter, a Continue Reading
Wailin’ and Walkin’ This Weekend
Written on October 22, 2016 at 11:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need A Mountain by Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer Local singer/songwriters, Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer, wrote “Need a Mountain” for the Campaign for Mount Grant Preserve because, as they stated, “it’s near to our hearts and home that has inspired us deeply. It would mean the world to us if you considered donating (any Continue Reading
Mary Ann Ragsdale 1945 – 2016
Written on October 20, 2016 at 10:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Ann Ragsdale of San Juan Island, born November 1, 1945 in Quincy, Massachusetts, died October 18, 2016 at St Joseph’s hospital in Bellingham surrounded by her family. She was in no pain. Mary Ann lived her life like each day was the last. She loved all that came across her path. She married the Continue Reading
New Propane Business
Written on October 18, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Donny Galt of Ace Hardware and Jimmie Lawson of Jim’s Heating have partnered together to create a new business offering propane to the islands. Inter Island Propane and Mechanical will be the only locally owned propane business on the island. “With the recent buyout of VanderYacht Propane by AmeriGas (DBA San Juan Propane) we both Continue Reading
Ron Vincellette 1937-2016
Written on October 15, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ronald Lee Vincellette died of natural causes in the early morning of Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at his home in Friday Harbor, WA. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Phyllis, known as “Sam” to friends, and his son Mark, daughter Kim, stepdaughter Lisa and extended family. Ron graduated with a BS Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on October 13, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag, Nancy Ballman writes… I would like to thank islanders bank and Alexandra Sherlock for setting up the table for the new barn at the fairgrounds. I am so happy with the pledges we got and thank everyone who pledged. Every penny counts!
Passing
Written on October 11, 2016 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard some sad news from Marie DiCristina – Ron Vincellette passed away at his Friday Harbor home Tuesday morning, October 11, 2016. Obituary and more information will follow soon. Please respect family while they process arrangements.
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 11, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month’s SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month is San Juan Wireless, Inc. San Juan Wireless began as San Juan Cellular in 1998. At that time, they were located at the Technology Center and were exclusive AT&T and DirecTV dealers. Since then, they have moved to the Guard Electric Building on Mullis Street and Continue Reading
Frightmare at the Fairgrounds
Written on October 10, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alison Caruso is looking for volunteers to help put on this fun event… Transform a 10,000 square foot space into a haunted walk through in one weeks time… The actual event will be: Friday October 28th 5-10pm (note this will be for ages 10 & up as we will have people scaring people) $10 per Continue Reading
Sherrie Willows
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sherrie Willows, 75, of Manchester, Washington, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Malvern, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Richard Stratton of Deland, Florida. Sherrie began her professional career as a Registered Nurse and worked in hospitals and clinics before Continue Reading
Letter from Frank Penwell
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag… Dear Editor, Many of you know that I am passionate about recycling and the need for siting of Essential Public Facilities. I can attest to the fact that over the last 4 years, Bob Jarman has been the only Council member to agree to meet with me on these two issues, Continue Reading