Topic: People
Bait Shop Open
Written on July 6, 2016 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Fish & Chips bar in town. It’s that place next door to Haley’s on Spring Street. It’s called The Bait Shop and it’s owned by Bobby and Stacie Tangney – owners of Haley’s. They just opened about 3 weeks ago and had their official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2 weeks ago. It has an Continue Reading
Candidate Bill Bryant to Visit F.H.
Written on July 2, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Michelle Loftus shares this notice with you… Washington State Governor Candidate Bill Bryant(R) will be visiting Friday Harbor on Tuesday July 12th. Mr. Bryant is familiar with San Juan Island from many previous visits. As Seattle Port Commissioner he will appreciate our island’s busy season as our local ports are providing peak service. Mr. Bryant has Continue Reading
We All Live in a…
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re singing it now, aren’t you? This is from a post on the Tuckerhouse B&B blog that we’d love to share… San Juan Island “Trash to Treasures” artist Kevin Roth has erected a whimsical tribute to the Beatles at the former site of his West Side Free Pile. The grand Yellow Submarine stands behind a memorial Continue Reading
New ER Doctor at PIMC
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Perez, MD, joins medical team at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Jim Perez, MD, has joined the medical staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor. A board certified emergency medicine physician, Perez becomes the tenth member of Peace Island’s team of emergency medicine physicians, which staffs the Emergency department around the Continue Reading
Democracy Place
Written on June 28, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
State Senator Kevin Ranker and State Representative Kris Lytton joined San Juan County Democrats on June 21st for the grand opening of Democracy Place, the county party’s 2016 election headquarters. Located at 335 Argyle Ave. in Friday Harbor under the big, new red, white and blue sign, Democracy Place is staffed by local party volunteers and is open Continue Reading
Library Bookmark Contest Winners Announced
Written on June 26, 2016 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Elementary school students participated in the 2016 Bookmark Contest to help kick off the San Juan Island Library’s Summer Reading Program, On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! The winners for each grade level are: Kindergarten – Penelope Moore of Friday Harbor Elementary School 1st Grade – Lillian Aldous of Friday Harbor Elementary School 2nd Grade Continue Reading
Marilyn O’Connor to Retire
Written on June 20, 2016 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Edit: This story has been updated to include the invitation in the last paragraph… Marilyn O’Connor will retire on June 30 from the Port of Friday Harbor. She has been with the Port for 31 years. Since November 2007 she has served as Executive Director. Before then, she held the positions of Port Auditor and Continue Reading
Port of Friday Harbor Welcomes New Port Director
Written on June 17, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission is pleased to announce Ted Fitzgerald of Brookings Oregon as the new Executive Director at the Port of Friday Harbor beginning July 1. After evaluation of more than 30 applications from around the country, Ted was chosen as the most qualified candidate to lead the Port of Friday Harbor. Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on June 15, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kim Wickman of Be Chic Boutique is the SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month. Congratulations Kim! Here’s a bit more about the shop in Kim’s words… Be Chic Boutique has been around as long as we can remember… at least 15 years. I took over 4 years ago in August and have Continue Reading
And They’re Open…
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the announcement the other day – there’s a new store in town. “My RC Vision”. It is located at 135 Spring Street. That’s just inside the arcade there between Spring Street General Store and Spring Street Deli. They just had a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday with the Chamber of Commerce Continue Reading
Author Event at the Library
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are collaborating to introduce readers and history buffs to La Conner author, Ashley Sweeney, and her debut novel Eliza Waite on Saturday, June 18, 7:00 pm at the Library. Set in the San Juan Islands in 1898, Eliza Waite recounts the story of a disenfranchised woman Continue Reading
Movers Wanted
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got a note from Bill and Rita Ament. Looks like they found a place. Bill says… We are moving. We need 4 strong and reliable men. If you have a truck, it’s a big plus. We desire to start moving on Monday, June 20th and the rest of the week. We have rented a Continue Reading
Legion Trivia Champs
Written on June 11, 2016 at 10:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday, June 6, team Clever Onez clenched the title of Team Trivia Champions for the 2016 season of monthly trivia games at American Legion Post 163. The other five teams congratulated the new champions who were awarded the coveted “Post 163 Trivia Champion” caps as well as a large batch of homemade brownies for Continue Reading
Photos from the Studio Tour
Written on June 10, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard got some nice photos from last weekend’s San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour and put them up on his blog, An Islander’s Eye. Check it out – he also has photos from this year’s Children’s Festival and the Hill of Thrills Soapbox Derby.
IMA Presents “Antarctica: Ross Island and the Future of the McMurdo Sound Region”
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
A multimedia presentation by documentary and adventure photographer Alasdair Turner Join photographer Alasdair Turner for an exploration of Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound Region at BRICKWORKS, June 30, at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available online, at the museum or at the door. TICKETS: Members $12, Non-members $15, Students $8. From vast ice to the historic huts left Continue Reading
New WSU Extension Director
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s gonna be a Meet & Greet Open House to welcome new WSU Extension Director, Dr. Brook Brouwer, next Tuesday at Brickworks from Noon to 2pm.
APS Volunteer of the Month
Written on June 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Mike Halette has been named Volunteer of the Month. Mike is regular visitor to the shelter where he walks dogs, visits with cats and helps out with odd jobs around the facility. Mike can always be counted on to help out at events and fundraisers, too. Continue Reading
Heading North
Written on June 6, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag – just got a note from Leslie and Val Veirs – they’re heading north for the summer on their boat and hoping to make it all the way to Haida Gwai and what’s cool is you can click their link and follow their progress online as they travel. Check it Continue Reading
Matthew Lawrence Steenkolk
Written on June 6, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Matthew Lawrence Steenkolk was born on July 10, 1993 in Corvallis, Oregon to Susie Spores-Steenkolk and Bruce Steenkolk. He attended elementary school in Newport, Oregon and high school in Friday Harbor, Washington. Matthew moved to Independence, Oregon and passed away on May 26, 2016. Matthew loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially Continue Reading
Teresa Smith, Featured Artist in SJI Artists’ Studio Tour
Written on June 3, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Teresa Smith will be one of the 51 featured artists opening their studios for visitors to view at this year’s San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. On the tour, visitors will learn more about what the artists surround themselves with and where their art is created. It allows art collectors and buyers to purchase pieces Continue Reading
Whale Museum Mural is Coming Along
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artist Lindsay Carron is making good progress on the mural painting on the side of the Whale Museum building. When finished, the mural will depict three orcas chasing salmon following forage fish through a bull kelp forest. All who see the mural will know that the Whale Museum not only cares for their building, but are stewards of Continue Reading
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor on World Oceans Day! Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to invite you to dive in with empowering environmental speaker Annie Crawley and her team on June 8th, World Oceans Day, as they connect with the students for Ocean Annie’s 100 schools 100 days: Our Ocean & You campaign. Continue Reading
Bait Shop Open
Written on July 6, 2016 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Fish & Chips bar in town. It’s that place next door to Haley’s on Spring Street. It’s called The Bait Shop and it’s owned by Bobby and Stacie Tangney – owners of Haley’s. They just opened about 3 weeks ago and had their official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2 weeks ago. It has an Continue Reading
Candidate Bill Bryant to Visit F.H.
Written on July 2, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Michelle Loftus shares this notice with you… Washington State Governor Candidate Bill Bryant(R) will be visiting Friday Harbor on Tuesday July 12th. Mr. Bryant is familiar with San Juan Island from many previous visits. As Seattle Port Commissioner he will appreciate our island’s busy season as our local ports are providing peak service. Mr. Bryant has Continue Reading
We All Live in a…
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re singing it now, aren’t you? This is from a post on the Tuckerhouse B&B blog that we’d love to share… San Juan Island “Trash to Treasures” artist Kevin Roth has erected a whimsical tribute to the Beatles at the former site of his West Side Free Pile. The grand Yellow Submarine stands behind a memorial Continue Reading
New ER Doctor at PIMC
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Perez, MD, joins medical team at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Jim Perez, MD, has joined the medical staff at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor. A board certified emergency medicine physician, Perez becomes the tenth member of Peace Island’s team of emergency medicine physicians, which staffs the Emergency department around the Continue Reading
Democracy Place
Written on June 28, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
State Senator Kevin Ranker and State Representative Kris Lytton joined San Juan County Democrats on June 21st for the grand opening of Democracy Place, the county party’s 2016 election headquarters. Located at 335 Argyle Ave. in Friday Harbor under the big, new red, white and blue sign, Democracy Place is staffed by local party volunteers and is open Continue Reading
Library Bookmark Contest Winners Announced
Written on June 26, 2016 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Elementary school students participated in the 2016 Bookmark Contest to help kick off the San Juan Island Library’s Summer Reading Program, On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! The winners for each grade level are: Kindergarten – Penelope Moore of Friday Harbor Elementary School 1st Grade – Lillian Aldous of Friday Harbor Elementary School 2nd Grade Continue Reading
Marilyn O’Connor to Retire
Written on June 20, 2016 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Edit: This story has been updated to include the invitation in the last paragraph… Marilyn O’Connor will retire on June 30 from the Port of Friday Harbor. She has been with the Port for 31 years. Since November 2007 she has served as Executive Director. Before then, she held the positions of Port Auditor and Continue Reading
Port of Friday Harbor Welcomes New Port Director
Written on June 17, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission is pleased to announce Ted Fitzgerald of Brookings Oregon as the new Executive Director at the Port of Friday Harbor beginning July 1. After evaluation of more than 30 applications from around the country, Ted was chosen as the most qualified candidate to lead the Port of Friday Harbor. Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on June 15, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kim Wickman of Be Chic Boutique is the SJI Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month. Congratulations Kim! Here’s a bit more about the shop in Kim’s words… Be Chic Boutique has been around as long as we can remember… at least 15 years. I took over 4 years ago in August and have Continue Reading
And They’re Open…
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the announcement the other day – there’s a new store in town. “My RC Vision”. It is located at 135 Spring Street. That’s just inside the arcade there between Spring Street General Store and Spring Street Deli. They just had a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday with the Chamber of Commerce Continue Reading
Author Event at the Library
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are collaborating to introduce readers and history buffs to La Conner author, Ashley Sweeney, and her debut novel Eliza Waite on Saturday, June 18, 7:00 pm at the Library. Set in the San Juan Islands in 1898, Eliza Waite recounts the story of a disenfranchised woman Continue Reading
Movers Wanted
Written on June 13, 2016 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got a note from Bill and Rita Ament. Looks like they found a place. Bill says… We are moving. We need 4 strong and reliable men. If you have a truck, it’s a big plus. We desire to start moving on Monday, June 20th and the rest of the week. We have rented a Continue Reading
Legion Trivia Champs
Written on June 11, 2016 at 10:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Tuesday, June 6, team Clever Onez clenched the title of Team Trivia Champions for the 2016 season of monthly trivia games at American Legion Post 163. The other five teams congratulated the new champions who were awarded the coveted “Post 163 Trivia Champion” caps as well as a large batch of homemade brownies for Continue Reading
Photos from the Studio Tour
Written on June 10, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer Aaron Shepard got some nice photos from last weekend’s San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour and put them up on his blog, An Islander’s Eye. Check it out – he also has photos from this year’s Children’s Festival and the Hill of Thrills Soapbox Derby.
IMA Presents “Antarctica: Ross Island and the Future of the McMurdo Sound Region”
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
A multimedia presentation by documentary and adventure photographer Alasdair Turner Join photographer Alasdair Turner for an exploration of Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound Region at BRICKWORKS, June 30, at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available online, at the museum or at the door. TICKETS: Members $12, Non-members $15, Students $8. From vast ice to the historic huts left Continue Reading
New WSU Extension Director
Written on June 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s gonna be a Meet & Greet Open House to welcome new WSU Extension Director, Dr. Brook Brouwer, next Tuesday at Brickworks from Noon to 2pm.
APS Volunteer of the Month
Written on June 8, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Mike Halette has been named Volunteer of the Month. Mike is regular visitor to the shelter where he walks dogs, visits with cats and helps out with odd jobs around the facility. Mike can always be counted on to help out at events and fundraisers, too. Continue Reading
Heading North
Written on June 6, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag – just got a note from Leslie and Val Veirs – they’re heading north for the summer on their boat and hoping to make it all the way to Haida Gwai and what’s cool is you can click their link and follow their progress online as they travel. Check it Continue Reading
Matthew Lawrence Steenkolk
Written on June 6, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Matthew Lawrence Steenkolk was born on July 10, 1993 in Corvallis, Oregon to Susie Spores-Steenkolk and Bruce Steenkolk. He attended elementary school in Newport, Oregon and high school in Friday Harbor, Washington. Matthew moved to Independence, Oregon and passed away on May 26, 2016. Matthew loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially Continue Reading
Teresa Smith, Featured Artist in SJI Artists’ Studio Tour
Written on June 3, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Teresa Smith will be one of the 51 featured artists opening their studios for visitors to view at this year’s San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. On the tour, visitors will learn more about what the artists surround themselves with and where their art is created. It allows art collectors and buyers to purchase pieces Continue Reading
Whale Museum Mural is Coming Along
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artist Lindsay Carron is making good progress on the mural painting on the side of the Whale Museum building. When finished, the mural will depict three orcas chasing salmon following forage fish through a bull kelp forest. All who see the mural will know that the Whale Museum not only cares for their building, but are stewards of Continue Reading
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor on World Oceans Day! Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to invite you to dive in with empowering environmental speaker Annie Crawley and her team on June 8th, World Oceans Day, as they connect with the students for Ocean Annie’s 100 schools 100 days: Our Ocean & You campaign. Continue Reading