Topic: People
Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?” with David George Gordon Author and Washington Humanities Speaker David George Gordon evaluates the data gathered about the legendary Northwest icon. David discusses the rules of critical thinking and explains how one can become an effective “citizen scientist” by gathering credible evidence that can be used to substantiate the Sasquatch’s status Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Alex Ramel
Written on August 5, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
To the Editor: We thank Representative Kris Lytton for her service to the 40th District and wish her well in her retirement. Kris Lytton did so much to support education in our state. We now need a leader who will work effectively to ensure the future for all of our children and grandchildren. Alex Ramel Continue Reading
Why We Live on San Juan Island
Written on August 4, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning… We could all make a list of the many reasons we choose to live on San Juan Island, but this afternoon I received another one to add. I was walking to Peace Island Medical Center for a late afternoon appointment. It was a warm afternoon, and I was Continue Reading
David King, of San Juan Island, Dies in Lopez Island Plane Crash
Written on August 3, 2018 at 10:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
August 3, 2018, Roche Harbor, Washington. David King, a long-time resident of San Juan Island, died yesterday in a plane crash near the Lopez Island Airport. There were two highly-experienced pilots on board the single-engine plane, but no survivors. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, but San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord, Continue Reading
At WaterWorks Gallery
Written on August 3, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Birds FLY – Recent Works Michael Dickter (Mixed media paintings) and Robin & John Gumaelius (Ceramic Sculpture), on display from August 3rd to 31st. This delightful show represents a fusion of forms: painterly canvases on the wall and ceramic sculptures on pedestals. The gallery is alive with kinetic ceramic creatures from Robin and John, that Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Nick Power
Written on August 3, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning… I am Colleen Kenimond and I am the adult public defender for San Juan County. This is my sixth year in this position, and my 24th in criminal practice both as a defender and as a senior deputy prosecutor in other counties. Normally I would not broadcast my Continue Reading
Gold in These Waters
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Brewing Takes Home Top Place for Their ESB at the Washington State Brewers Awards Friday Harbor— July 27, 2018 —San Juan Brewing Company proudly took home a Gold medal in the ESB (Extra Special Bitter) category at the Washington State Brewery association awards. With over 390 breweries in Washington State taking home any Continue Reading
San Juan Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with this San Juan Island Lifestyle video that shares boating mishaps and issues that can occur while you are having fun boating…
Action needed to ensure the survival of Southern Resident Orca
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag, we have this letter to you written by Christopher Wilson of San Juan Island… I quote Ken Balcomb’s blog found at www.whaleresearch.com/blog. I am writing out of a deep concern for the continued survival of the Southern resident orca pods that have lived much the year for millennia around the San Continue Reading
Bicycle Rest Area
Written on July 31, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new bicycle rest area on the island. About 3 miles from town on Roche Harbor Road, Sam Leigh and Paul Hopkins have made a nice place for bicyclists to stop for a bit and relax, and maybe make a minor repair or adjustment and sit on a couple of lawn chairs in the Continue Reading
Robert Chapman’s Celebration of Life
Written on July 31, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next Monday, August 6th from 4:30 to 6:30 you’re invited to come to Brickworks to help celebrate Bob Chapman’s life. There will be food, pictures, paintings and stories. Come share your story about this sweet character.
FHHS Aerospace Design Team
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following story was written by Daniel Garner… The Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team has passed the 24-hour mark of the 42-hour International Space Settlement Design Competition world championship (ISSDC). Held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the ISSDC brings in 250 high school students from nine countries to take part in an aerospace Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning… To the editor: For more than fifty years my home base was on Waldron Island where I beachcombed logs to build a house and where I raised a family. During that time I also spent several years commuting to Mt. Vernon and Friday Harbor to work in their Continue Reading
Buying Property in the San Juans
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares some real estate buying tips with you… 1. Select an Agent to Represent You As you may be aware, all of the brokerage firms on San Juan Island are members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service; therefore, any of the agents can assist you with any of the properties listed with Coldwell Continue Reading
Different Thoughts
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is an invitation to you from Ruth at Waterworks Gallery… The Next Generation of Jewelers – A Curated Jewelry Show July 27 – September 1, 2018 Selected Jewelers: Jennifer Bennett Nina Raizell Hartman Erika Laureno Micki Lippe Tegan Wallace Sara Wilbanks Jewelry is very personal expression. All selected jewelers work daily in their Continue Reading
Teacher’s Case Against Detective Tossed
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following was shared with you by the SJC Prosecutor’s Office… Former Teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s petition for a citizen complaint for a misdemeanor charge against former Detective Stephen Parker was rejected today by District Court Judge Stewart Andrew. Judge Stewart Andrew wrote that the “Prosecutor’s office has shown no bad faith or inappropriate reasons for Continue Reading
Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?
Written on August 6, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth?” with David George Gordon Author and Washington Humanities Speaker David George Gordon evaluates the data gathered about the legendary Northwest icon. David discusses the rules of critical thinking and explains how one can become an effective “citizen scientist” by gathering credible evidence that can be used to substantiate the Sasquatch’s status Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Alex Ramel
Written on August 5, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
To the Editor: We thank Representative Kris Lytton for her service to the 40th District and wish her well in her retirement. Kris Lytton did so much to support education in our state. We now need a leader who will work effectively to ensure the future for all of our children and grandchildren. Alex Ramel Continue Reading
Why We Live on San Juan Island
Written on August 4, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning… We could all make a list of the many reasons we choose to live on San Juan Island, but this afternoon I received another one to add. I was walking to Peace Island Medical Center for a late afternoon appointment. It was a warm afternoon, and I was Continue Reading
David King, of San Juan Island, Dies in Lopez Island Plane Crash
Written on August 3, 2018 at 10:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
August 3, 2018, Roche Harbor, Washington. David King, a long-time resident of San Juan Island, died yesterday in a plane crash near the Lopez Island Airport. There were two highly-experienced pilots on board the single-engine plane, but no survivors. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, but San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord, Continue Reading
At WaterWorks Gallery
Written on August 3, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Birds FLY – Recent Works Michael Dickter (Mixed media paintings) and Robin & John Gumaelius (Ceramic Sculpture), on display from August 3rd to 31st. This delightful show represents a fusion of forms: painterly canvases on the wall and ceramic sculptures on pedestals. The gallery is alive with kinetic ceramic creatures from Robin and John, that Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Nick Power
Written on August 3, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning… I am Colleen Kenimond and I am the adult public defender for San Juan County. This is my sixth year in this position, and my 24th in criminal practice both as a defender and as a senior deputy prosecutor in other counties. Normally I would not broadcast my Continue Reading
Gold in These Waters
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Brewing Takes Home Top Place for Their ESB at the Washington State Brewers Awards Friday Harbor— July 27, 2018 —San Juan Brewing Company proudly took home a Gold medal in the ESB (Extra Special Bitter) category at the Washington State Brewery association awards. With over 390 breweries in Washington State taking home any Continue Reading
San Juan Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with this San Juan Island Lifestyle video that shares boating mishaps and issues that can occur while you are having fun boating…
Action needed to ensure the survival of Southern Resident Orca
Written on August 1, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag, we have this letter to you written by Christopher Wilson of San Juan Island… I quote Ken Balcomb’s blog found at www.whaleresearch.com/blog. I am writing out of a deep concern for the continued survival of the Southern resident orca pods that have lived much the year for millennia around the San Continue Reading
Bicycle Rest Area
Written on July 31, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new bicycle rest area on the island. About 3 miles from town on Roche Harbor Road, Sam Leigh and Paul Hopkins have made a nice place for bicyclists to stop for a bit and relax, and maybe make a minor repair or adjustment and sit on a couple of lawn chairs in the Continue Reading
Robert Chapman’s Celebration of Life
Written on July 31, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next Monday, August 6th from 4:30 to 6:30 you’re invited to come to Brickworks to help celebrate Bob Chapman’s life. There will be food, pictures, paintings and stories. Come share your story about this sweet character.
FHHS Aerospace Design Team
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following story was written by Daniel Garner… The Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team has passed the 24-hour mark of the 42-hour International Space Settlement Design Competition world championship (ISSDC). Held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the ISSDC brings in 250 high school students from nine countries to take part in an aerospace Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 30, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning… To the editor: For more than fifty years my home base was on Waldron Island where I beachcombed logs to build a house and where I raised a family. During that time I also spent several years commuting to Mt. Vernon and Friday Harbor to work in their Continue Reading
Buying Property in the San Juans
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares some real estate buying tips with you… 1. Select an Agent to Represent You As you may be aware, all of the brokerage firms on San Juan Island are members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service; therefore, any of the agents can assist you with any of the properties listed with Coldwell Continue Reading
Different Thoughts
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is an invitation to you from Ruth at Waterworks Gallery… The Next Generation of Jewelers – A Curated Jewelry Show July 27 – September 1, 2018 Selected Jewelers: Jennifer Bennett Nina Raizell Hartman Erika Laureno Micki Lippe Tegan Wallace Sara Wilbanks Jewelry is very personal expression. All selected jewelers work daily in their Continue Reading
Teacher’s Case Against Detective Tossed
Written on July 27, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following was shared with you by the SJC Prosecutor’s Office… Former Teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s petition for a citizen complaint for a misdemeanor charge against former Detective Stephen Parker was rejected today by District Court Judge Stewart Andrew. Judge Stewart Andrew wrote that the “Prosecutor’s office has shown no bad faith or inappropriate reasons for Continue Reading