Topic: People
Home Trust Does It Again
Written on December 21, 2018 at 12:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Gay Graham… The San Juan Community Home Trust has done it again, and with a special bit of flourish! A few weeks ago, the 11th and 12th houses were barged into Jackson’s Beach and trucked to their permanent lots in the affordable housing project, Continue Reading
Marjorie Walker Art Exhibit
Written on December 19, 2018 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
New art installation features Marjorie Walker: Artist, Bohemian, Islander The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce a new outdoor public art history installation in the Sunshine Alley breezeway. The exhibit honors late artist and San Juan Island resident Marjorie Walker (1906-1992) and will be displayed through 2019. Walker was born in 1906 in Continue Reading
Island Senior: Family Traditions Old and New
Written on December 15, 2018 at 4:22 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Family traditions are something we value especially at the holidays. I’ve been thinking about how family traditions evolve and change over time. Three of my four sisters will be visiting me next week for a Pre-Christmas gift exchange party. 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
Home Trust Does It Again
Written on December 21, 2018 at 12:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Gay Graham… The San Juan Community Home Trust has done it again, and with a special bit of flourish! A few weeks ago, the 11th and 12th houses were barged into Jackson’s Beach and trucked to their permanent lots in the affordable housing project, Continue Reading
Marjorie Walker Art Exhibit
Written on December 19, 2018 at 9:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
New art installation features Marjorie Walker: Artist, Bohemian, Islander The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce a new outdoor public art history installation in the Sunshine Alley breezeway. The exhibit honors late artist and San Juan Island resident Marjorie Walker (1906-1992) and will be displayed through 2019. Walker was born in 1906 in Continue Reading
Island Senior: Family Traditions Old and New
Written on December 15, 2018 at 4:22 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Family traditions are something we value especially at the holidays. I’ve been thinking about how family traditions evolve and change over time. Three of my four sisters will be visiting me next week for a Pre-Christmas gift exchange party. 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