Topic: People
Bill & Rita Need Help
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bill & Rita Ament need your help. As so many of you know, they have served this community for over 30 years through teaching dance to 2 1/2 to 75 year olds, plus day camps for children, Zumba, and much more. Bill is experiencing advanced lung cancer. He is currently recovering from radiation treatments while Continue Reading
2018 Reagan Dinner
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Republican Party is proud to announce the 2018 Reagan Dinner on Saturday, March 10, 2018 Making America Great Again, the Cowboy Way… Dust off your Stetson and shine your cowboy boots! You’re invited to the 2018 Reagan Dinner at the San Juan Island Golf Club featuring a Rancho del Cielo theme! The cowboy theme, honoring Continue Reading
Boat-based Artist Wendy McArthur Hosts Friday Harbor Open House and Show
Written on February 26, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artist Wendy McArthur, living and cruising with her husband on their trawler in the Atlantic Ocean and now the Pacific Northwest, is hosting a studio open house and show “A Season in Friday Harbor” on Wednesday, February 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The open house and show will be held in her studio located Continue Reading
The Chord of Longing
Written on February 26, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks – Mother Felicitas Curti: The Chord of Longing In a reading co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Trails Committee, Mother Felicitas Curti will talk about her new book “The Chord of Longing: My Life as Atheist, Marxist, Mother, Nun” The book explores a musical scholar’s search for Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on February 23, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Teachers, Parents and Community Members: This letter is to provide meaning as to why am I looking to leave the San Juan Island School District. I have reached a time in my life that I feel the need for a change both personally and professionally. I am looking for a new challenge in Continue Reading
Kaila on Color Commentary
Written on February 22, 2018 at 7:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Former “Wolverines Voice” Mike Martin shares this FHHS Sports update with you… The Friday Harbor Wolverines take on the Oroville Hornets in Wenatchee Friday Night at 7:00 pm for a trip to the state tournament in Spokane. The game will be broadcast live on 1650 AM in Friday Harbor and on fhtinyradio.com. Oly Archibald and Continue Reading
Ferry in Snow
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Update reader Kristen Arnim caught this beautiful image of the Samish coming into the ferry dock this afternoon. Thanks for sharing Kristen!
Pam Fry is the Animal Shelter’s Volunteer of the Month
Written on February 17, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the Animal Shelter… Pam Fry is the animal shelter’s “Volunteer of the Month” for February. Pam is a frequent visitor to the shelter, where she does energy balancing treatments on animals in need of help. The treatments help to clear stress and trauma and promote socializing and calmness. The treatments are tremendously helpful for Continue Reading
Best Picture Award
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Tyler Roberts. His film “Be Good Now” just won Best Picture at the Oregon Short Film Festival. Tyler grew up here and graduated from FHHS in 2005 and Western Washington University in 2010. His parents are Mary and Roy, and he is the grandchild of Kip and Kitty. “Be Good Now” is a Continue Reading
Cari Matthews, MD, joins medical team at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cari Matthews, MD, has joined the staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Matthews is a seasoned Emergency physician with special interests in remote care, aeromedical evacuation and travel medicine. She and her fellow Peace Island emergency medicine providers offer around-the-clock care, seven days a week. Matthews comes to PeaceHealth from Benefis Health System in Continue Reading
Kati English, February EMT of the Month
Written on February 15, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Congratulations to February EMT of the Month Kati English. Kati has been an EMT since 2016 and is also a tech at the ER AND is also taking the Fire Fighter 1 class over at San Juan Island Fire. Even though Kati’s schedule is packed with work, fire school and family life, it was noted Continue Reading
Local Firefighter Ben Waldron to Climb Building For Blood Cancer Cure
Written on February 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Local firefighter Ben Waldron will be participating in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 11th in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Says Ben, “For those that don’t know me personally. I’m a firefighter with the Seattle fire department, I am married with 4 kids, and make my home on Beautiful San Juan Continue Reading
The Toy Box Featured As Chamber Member of the Month
Written on February 10, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Toy Box was created in 1993 with the mission to have as much fun as possible while stocking the shop with creative, imaginative, educational and FUN toys, games and novelties. Over the 25 years in business, I have listened to our loyal local customers as well as the summer folks who come back every Continue Reading
Kyle Loring Says Goodbye After Ten Friendly Years
Written on February 9, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
After ten years of public service as Friends of the San Juans’ staff attorney, Kyle Loring will be leaving the organization in June to pursue other endeavors. Starting this month, Friends will conduct a search for a talented environmental attorney to serve the people and wildlife of the San Juans. Since Friends hired Kyle in Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Visitor Study
Written on February 5, 2018 at 5:55 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Project researchers will present results from the 2017 San Juan Islands Visitor Study… Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan Islands sponsored a study in 2017 to collect better information about use, impacts, visitors, and preferences for management. The study addresses several questions related to San Juan Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Book Launch with Janet Dann
Written on February 2, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island author, Janet Dann is proud to announce the launching of The Good Neighbors Trilogy, books written by both her father, John R. Dann, and herself, at Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday, February 10, 7:00 pm. Islanders who remember attending folk dancing evenings with the Danns some years ago, or who were aficionados Continue Reading
Singing Valentines
Written on February 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Valentines are not just for sweethearts; they are a caring gesture for anyone you cherish. And to help you express your affections, our entire chorus will arrive at your home, business or at your dinner date in our snappy costumes, with a fresh rose and a couple of special songs to serenade one, two or Continue Reading
Imogen Cunningham: Through My Lens
Written on January 31, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art, SJIMA, will open an exhibition by world renowned Pacific Northwest photographer Imogen Cunningham, courtesy of the Imogen Cunningham Trust and its director, San Juan County resident Meg Partridge, Cunningham’s granddaughter, and an award winning documentary filmmaker. Imogen Cunningham: Through My Lens will be on view from February 17th Continue Reading
Island Senior: Small Treasures from the Mullis Family
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column written by Peggy Sue McRae… Earlier this month I took the Mullis Center’s bus to Mt Vernon on the regular monthly shopping and medical appointments trip. I went to meet my sister Sally and deliver late Christmas presents. What I brought home was a large box of “old Friday Continue Reading
Mission Blue
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” presents: “Mission Blue” – a film about legendary oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. She is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal Continue Reading
Where East Meets West
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talk: Boyd Pratt, Where East Meets West Hawaii, “Crossroads of the Pacific,” is known as a place where “East Meets West.” Join Boyd as he explores Honolulu’s Chinatown, Plate Lunches, and the Honolulu Museum of Art. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the San Juan Island Trails Committee. Continue Reading
Joyce Sobel 1943-2018
Written on January 27, 2018 at 12:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Joyce Sobel finally retired on Tuesday afternoon January 24th. Her family is deeply saddened and misses her already. She still had much to give and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She never liked going off island and kept her wish until the end. Joyce was born on May 19th 1943 in Continue Reading
Bill & Rita Need Help
Written on March 2, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bill & Rita Ament need your help. As so many of you know, they have served this community for over 30 years through teaching dance to 2 1/2 to 75 year olds, plus day camps for children, Zumba, and much more. Bill is experiencing advanced lung cancer. He is currently recovering from radiation treatments while Continue Reading
2018 Reagan Dinner
Written on February 27, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Republican Party is proud to announce the 2018 Reagan Dinner on Saturday, March 10, 2018 Making America Great Again, the Cowboy Way… Dust off your Stetson and shine your cowboy boots! You’re invited to the 2018 Reagan Dinner at the San Juan Island Golf Club featuring a Rancho del Cielo theme! The cowboy theme, honoring Continue Reading
Boat-based Artist Wendy McArthur Hosts Friday Harbor Open House and Show
Written on February 26, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artist Wendy McArthur, living and cruising with her husband on their trawler in the Atlantic Ocean and now the Pacific Northwest, is hosting a studio open house and show “A Season in Friday Harbor” on Wednesday, February 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The open house and show will be held in her studio located Continue Reading
The Chord of Longing
Written on February 26, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks – Mother Felicitas Curti: The Chord of Longing In a reading co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Trails Committee, Mother Felicitas Curti will talk about her new book “The Chord of Longing: My Life as Atheist, Marxist, Mother, Nun” The book explores a musical scholar’s search for Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on February 23, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Teachers, Parents and Community Members: This letter is to provide meaning as to why am I looking to leave the San Juan Island School District. I have reached a time in my life that I feel the need for a change both personally and professionally. I am looking for a new challenge in Continue Reading
Kaila on Color Commentary
Written on February 22, 2018 at 7:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Former “Wolverines Voice” Mike Martin shares this FHHS Sports update with you… The Friday Harbor Wolverines take on the Oroville Hornets in Wenatchee Friday Night at 7:00 pm for a trip to the state tournament in Spokane. The game will be broadcast live on 1650 AM in Friday Harbor and on fhtinyradio.com. Oly Archibald and Continue Reading
Ferry in Snow
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Update reader Kristen Arnim caught this beautiful image of the Samish coming into the ferry dock this afternoon. Thanks for sharing Kristen!
Pam Fry is the Animal Shelter’s Volunteer of the Month
Written on February 17, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the Animal Shelter… Pam Fry is the animal shelter’s “Volunteer of the Month” for February. Pam is a frequent visitor to the shelter, where she does energy balancing treatments on animals in need of help. The treatments help to clear stress and trauma and promote socializing and calmness. The treatments are tremendously helpful for Continue Reading
Best Picture Award
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Tyler Roberts. His film “Be Good Now” just won Best Picture at the Oregon Short Film Festival. Tyler grew up here and graduated from FHHS in 2005 and Western Washington University in 2010. His parents are Mary and Roy, and he is the grandchild of Kip and Kitty. “Be Good Now” is a Continue Reading
Cari Matthews, MD, joins medical team at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cari Matthews, MD, has joined the staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Matthews is a seasoned Emergency physician with special interests in remote care, aeromedical evacuation and travel medicine. She and her fellow Peace Island emergency medicine providers offer around-the-clock care, seven days a week. Matthews comes to PeaceHealth from Benefis Health System in Continue Reading
Kati English, February EMT of the Month
Written on February 15, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Congratulations to February EMT of the Month Kati English. Kati has been an EMT since 2016 and is also a tech at the ER AND is also taking the Fire Fighter 1 class over at San Juan Island Fire. Even though Kati’s schedule is packed with work, fire school and family life, it was noted Continue Reading
Local Firefighter Ben Waldron to Climb Building For Blood Cancer Cure
Written on February 13, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Local firefighter Ben Waldron will be participating in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 11th in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Says Ben, “For those that don’t know me personally. I’m a firefighter with the Seattle fire department, I am married with 4 kids, and make my home on Beautiful San Juan Continue Reading
The Toy Box Featured As Chamber Member of the Month
Written on February 10, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Toy Box was created in 1993 with the mission to have as much fun as possible while stocking the shop with creative, imaginative, educational and FUN toys, games and novelties. Over the 25 years in business, I have listened to our loyal local customers as well as the summer folks who come back every Continue Reading
Kyle Loring Says Goodbye After Ten Friendly Years
Written on February 9, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
After ten years of public service as Friends of the San Juans’ staff attorney, Kyle Loring will be leaving the organization in June to pursue other endeavors. Starting this month, Friends will conduct a search for a talented environmental attorney to serve the people and wildlife of the San Juans. Since Friends hired Kyle in Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Visitor Study
Written on February 5, 2018 at 5:55 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Project researchers will present results from the 2017 San Juan Islands Visitor Study… Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan Islands sponsored a study in 2017 to collect better information about use, impacts, visitors, and preferences for management. The study addresses several questions related to San Juan Continue Reading
Meet & Greet Book Launch with Janet Dann
Written on February 2, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island author, Janet Dann is proud to announce the launching of The Good Neighbors Trilogy, books written by both her father, John R. Dann, and herself, at Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday, February 10, 7:00 pm. Islanders who remember attending folk dancing evenings with the Danns some years ago, or who were aficionados Continue Reading
Singing Valentines
Written on February 1, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Valentines are not just for sweethearts; they are a caring gesture for anyone you cherish. And to help you express your affections, our entire chorus will arrive at your home, business or at your dinner date in our snappy costumes, with a fresh rose and a couple of special songs to serenade one, two or Continue Reading
Imogen Cunningham: Through My Lens
Written on January 31, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art, SJIMA, will open an exhibition by world renowned Pacific Northwest photographer Imogen Cunningham, courtesy of the Imogen Cunningham Trust and its director, San Juan County resident Meg Partridge, Cunningham’s granddaughter, and an award winning documentary filmmaker. Imogen Cunningham: Through My Lens will be on view from February 17th Continue Reading
Island Senior: Small Treasures from the Mullis Family
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:53 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column written by Peggy Sue McRae… Earlier this month I took the Mullis Center’s bus to Mt Vernon on the regular monthly shopping and medical appointments trip. I went to meet my sister Sally and deliver late Christmas presents. What I brought home was a large box of “old Friday Continue Reading
Mission Blue
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” presents: “Mission Blue” – a film about legendary oceanographer, Sylvia Earle. She is on a personal mission to save our oceans. Mission Blue is part oceanic road trip, part biography, part action adventure story, and part expose of an eco-disaster. The film deftly weaves her unique personal Continue Reading
Where East Meets West
Written on January 29, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talk: Boyd Pratt, Where East Meets West Hawaii, “Crossroads of the Pacific,” is known as a place where “East Meets West.” Join Boyd as he explores Honolulu’s Chinatown, Plate Lunches, and the Honolulu Museum of Art. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the San Juan Island Trails Committee. Continue Reading
Joyce Sobel 1943-2018
Written on January 27, 2018 at 12:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Joyce Sobel finally retired on Tuesday afternoon January 24th. Her family is deeply saddened and misses her already. She still had much to give and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She never liked going off island and kept her wish until the end. Joyce was born on May 19th 1943 in Continue Reading