Topic: People
An Evening of Science Fiction
Written on April 14, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Are Presenting An Evening of Science Fiction with Eva Elasigue If you have a penchant for space travel or losing yourself in the mysteries of the galaxy with a good story, don’t miss Eva Elasigue reading from her first book in the Bones of Starlight series, Wednesday Continue Reading
Class of 2034 Photo Op
Written on April 13, 2017 at 10:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Katie writes to invite your babies to this photo shoot… Hello San Juan Update, I came across this article you ran in 2013 announcing the class photo for the class of 2030, and I was wondering if you would be willing to do the same for our upcoming class of 2034 photo (children born between Continue Reading
Kate on the Radio!
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman invites you to tune-in to Ellensburg Radio tonight… Hi San Juan Island, I just got a last-minute booking on Ellensburg Community Radio (ECR) for a show called Americana Live, streaming tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00. I’ll be presenting original tunes and talking about my home town with host Don Shriner. The program will be Continue Reading
Zach and John
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jane Burton-Bell shares this story with you… Hello SJI, I wanted to tell you a great story. Here on San Juan Island, a local man who volunteers in the STEM class at the local high school has created a fantastic opportunity for a local boy. Zach, who has cerebral palsy resulting in severe physical disabilities Continue Reading
Staff addition at SJCT
Written on April 9, 2017 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Office and Events Assistant, Jane Fox, brings a variety of experience to her new job. Fox first moved to the island seven years ago from Boston (where she’d earned her Masters in Journalism) to be a photographer for the San Juan Preservation Trust. She later worked as a reporter at Continue Reading
Round Towner
Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Curt VanHyning in the mailbag today… Dear Editor, Can you imagine being unable to get to your medical appointments, pharmacy, grocery store or community events? Neither can we so in 2013 we formed the non-profit shuttle service RoundTowner to serve low-income seniors, elderly and disabled rural residents of our county. At Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Emily Volkmann is the Volunteer of the Month for March. Emily has been a loyal volunteer for several months and spends every Monday morning at the animal shelter walking dogs, cuddling cats, and assisting where needed. Thanks so much, Emily for making a Continue Reading
Dave Hall 1957 – 2017
Written on March 28, 2017 at 10:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Hall died peacefully at his Friday Harbor home Tuesday, March 7, 2017, after waging a three year battle with cancer. He lived a life of devotion to his work, honor to his God and his Country, and love for his family and friends. In 1957 he was born in Los Angeles, CA and grew Continue Reading
Benjamin Lewis White III
Written on March 15, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Benjamin Lewis White III passed away in Seattle, WA on March 8th, 2017 with family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1989 in Virginia where he lived for a short time before moving to San Juan Island. Ben’s life was marked by his amazing sense of humor, endless rants, and genuine love Continue Reading
Eugene Nicholas Kozloff
Written on March 14, 2017 at 8:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Gene passed away on March 4, 2017, at Lighthouse Memory Care in Anacortes, Washington, at the age of 96. He was born to Nicholas and Eugenie Kozloff on September 26, 1920, in Tehran, Iran, where his father was serving in the Russian Army that occupied part of Iran before and during World War I. The Continue Reading
Robert Michael Browne
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To our dear family and friends, it is with great sadness that we share this news with you. Our beloved Rob, devoted husband, father and friend passed away after nearly a 3 year, valiantly fought battle with cancer, at the UWMC. Rob was born in Seattle, to mother Inez and father Jim. He is survived Continue Reading
Vague Family Benefit Dinner and Auction
Written on March 11, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
A community event conceived and planned to take care of one of our own sweet island families. Saturday, March 25 at 5:00 PM at the Fairgrounds. Quincy Vague, a 16 year old sophomore at Friday Harbor High School was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. We, as an island, can come together to ease Continue Reading
Husky Linemen Paying it Forward
Written on March 11, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Mike Martin – It began as a routine checkup at the clinic in Friday Harbor, Washington. Hollye Vague took her 16-year old son, Quincy in for a check-up. “Quincy was having headaches,” she said. Quincy was an offensive tackle for the Friday Harbor High School Wolverines — the season had just finished — Continue Reading
Dave Hall
Written on March 10, 2017 at 7:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Hall passed Tuesday morning, March 7, 2017 with his wife Nadine at his side. A Celebration of Life is tentatively set for Saturday, April 22. A formal obituary with details will follow soon. Cards can be sent to PO Box 815, Friday Harbor.
Maiden Voyage
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy and Gail Schnee, owners of Cotton Cotton Cotton had a pretty good day yesterday. They launched their brand new kayaks for their maiden voyage. By the time they got all set and made it to Jackson’s Beach, the wind had picked up and the sun had gone away, so they launched in the more protected waters Continue Reading
Cultural Anthropology Class
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cultural Anthropology Class offered at the San Juan Center Join Dr. Deborah Neff for a broad and rich introduction to the field of Cultural Anthropology. Learn what is known about humans as social and culture-bearing groups and individuals, from our early history — going back 50,000 years — through the present. The course will include the Continue Reading
Letter From Dr. Diaz
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
School District Superintendent Dr. Danna Diaz shares this letter to the community… Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members: When I was searching for a way to begin writing this letter, I was wondering why is it still cold today. I wore my hat, gloves and used my space heater at work. I was Continue Reading
2016 San Juan Island EMS Award Recipients
Written on March 4, 2017 at 8:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS held their annual awards banquet January 28th. Pictured left to right the 2016 award recipients are as follows: Humberto Orozco – San Juan County Medical Program Director’s Award & Officer of the Year Margaret Longley – EMT of the Year Kati English – Rookie EMT of the Year Steve Alluise (not Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on March 3, 2017 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is another San Juan Island lifestyle video from Merri Ann Simonson. This one offer tips about the various types of waterfront properties and the benefits and amenities of each type.
Welcome to Web Street
Written on March 2, 2017 at 5:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Another day and 2 more ribbon cutting ceremonies. To celebrate their move to Web Street, both Friday Harbor Pet Supplies and Meat Machine Cycles cut ribbons with the Chamber and the Town on Thursday, March 2nd. Their new location at 22 Web Street, is the building where San Juan Interiors was located before their move Continue Reading
Why is Everyone Laughing?
Written on March 2, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Proud mom Cynthia Burke shares some happy news from her daughter Hanna… Hanna Burke wrote, produced, directed and starred in her show based on Madeline Kahn’s life. The one hour show is a mixture of stories & songs from Madeline’s life and career and Hanna has been performing the show in New York over the Continue Reading
New Location for The Hemp Seed
Written on March 1, 2017 at 5:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday March 1st was the official opening and ribbon cutting for the new location of The Hemp Seed. It’s in the back of the arcade on Spring Street where the Chamber of Commerce used to be – behind the Spring Street Deli and General Store. Originally located in the Surina Business Park this hemp products Continue Reading
An Evening of Science Fiction
Written on April 14, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Are Presenting An Evening of Science Fiction with Eva Elasigue If you have a penchant for space travel or losing yourself in the mysteries of the galaxy with a good story, don’t miss Eva Elasigue reading from her first book in the Bones of Starlight series, Wednesday Continue Reading
Class of 2034 Photo Op
Written on April 13, 2017 at 10:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Katie writes to invite your babies to this photo shoot… Hello San Juan Update, I came across this article you ran in 2013 announcing the class photo for the class of 2030, and I was wondering if you would be willing to do the same for our upcoming class of 2034 photo (children born between Continue Reading
Kate on the Radio!
Written on April 11, 2017 at 9:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman invites you to tune-in to Ellensburg Radio tonight… Hi San Juan Island, I just got a last-minute booking on Ellensburg Community Radio (ECR) for a show called Americana Live, streaming tonight (Tuesday) at 7:00. I’ll be presenting original tunes and talking about my home town with host Don Shriner. The program will be Continue Reading
Zach and John
Written on April 10, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jane Burton-Bell shares this story with you… Hello SJI, I wanted to tell you a great story. Here on San Juan Island, a local man who volunteers in the STEM class at the local high school has created a fantastic opportunity for a local boy. Zach, who has cerebral palsy resulting in severe physical disabilities Continue Reading
Staff addition at SJCT
Written on April 9, 2017 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Office and Events Assistant, Jane Fox, brings a variety of experience to her new job. Fox first moved to the island seven years ago from Boston (where she’d earned her Masters in Journalism) to be a photographer for the San Juan Preservation Trust. She later worked as a reporter at Continue Reading
Round Towner
Written on April 4, 2017 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Curt VanHyning in the mailbag today… Dear Editor, Can you imagine being unable to get to your medical appointments, pharmacy, grocery store or community events? Neither can we so in 2013 we formed the non-profit shuttle service RoundTowner to serve low-income seniors, elderly and disabled rural residents of our county. At Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Emily Volkmann is the Volunteer of the Month for March. Emily has been a loyal volunteer for several months and spends every Monday morning at the animal shelter walking dogs, cuddling cats, and assisting where needed. Thanks so much, Emily for making a Continue Reading
Dave Hall 1957 – 2017
Written on March 28, 2017 at 10:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Hall died peacefully at his Friday Harbor home Tuesday, March 7, 2017, after waging a three year battle with cancer. He lived a life of devotion to his work, honor to his God and his Country, and love for his family and friends. In 1957 he was born in Los Angeles, CA and grew Continue Reading
Benjamin Lewis White III
Written on March 15, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Benjamin Lewis White III passed away in Seattle, WA on March 8th, 2017 with family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1989 in Virginia where he lived for a short time before moving to San Juan Island. Ben’s life was marked by his amazing sense of humor, endless rants, and genuine love Continue Reading
Eugene Nicholas Kozloff
Written on March 14, 2017 at 8:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Gene passed away on March 4, 2017, at Lighthouse Memory Care in Anacortes, Washington, at the age of 96. He was born to Nicholas and Eugenie Kozloff on September 26, 1920, in Tehran, Iran, where his father was serving in the Russian Army that occupied part of Iran before and during World War I. The Continue Reading
Robert Michael Browne
Written on March 14, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To our dear family and friends, it is with great sadness that we share this news with you. Our beloved Rob, devoted husband, father and friend passed away after nearly a 3 year, valiantly fought battle with cancer, at the UWMC. Rob was born in Seattle, to mother Inez and father Jim. He is survived Continue Reading
Vague Family Benefit Dinner and Auction
Written on March 11, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
A community event conceived and planned to take care of one of our own sweet island families. Saturday, March 25 at 5:00 PM at the Fairgrounds. Quincy Vague, a 16 year old sophomore at Friday Harbor High School was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. We, as an island, can come together to ease Continue Reading
Husky Linemen Paying it Forward
Written on March 11, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story by Mike Martin – It began as a routine checkup at the clinic in Friday Harbor, Washington. Hollye Vague took her 16-year old son, Quincy in for a check-up. “Quincy was having headaches,” she said. Quincy was an offensive tackle for the Friday Harbor High School Wolverines — the season had just finished — Continue Reading
Dave Hall
Written on March 10, 2017 at 7:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Hall passed Tuesday morning, March 7, 2017 with his wife Nadine at his side. A Celebration of Life is tentatively set for Saturday, April 22. A formal obituary with details will follow soon. Cards can be sent to PO Box 815, Friday Harbor.
Maiden Voyage
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy and Gail Schnee, owners of Cotton Cotton Cotton had a pretty good day yesterday. They launched their brand new kayaks for their maiden voyage. By the time they got all set and made it to Jackson’s Beach, the wind had picked up and the sun had gone away, so they launched in the more protected waters Continue Reading
Cultural Anthropology Class
Written on March 9, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cultural Anthropology Class offered at the San Juan Center Join Dr. Deborah Neff for a broad and rich introduction to the field of Cultural Anthropology. Learn what is known about humans as social and culture-bearing groups and individuals, from our early history — going back 50,000 years — through the present. The course will include the Continue Reading
Letter From Dr. Diaz
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
School District Superintendent Dr. Danna Diaz shares this letter to the community… Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members: When I was searching for a way to begin writing this letter, I was wondering why is it still cold today. I wore my hat, gloves and used my space heater at work. I was Continue Reading
2016 San Juan Island EMS Award Recipients
Written on March 4, 2017 at 8:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS held their annual awards banquet January 28th. Pictured left to right the 2016 award recipients are as follows: Humberto Orozco – San Juan County Medical Program Director’s Award & Officer of the Year Margaret Longley – EMT of the Year Kati English – Rookie EMT of the Year Steve Alluise (not Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on March 3, 2017 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is another San Juan Island lifestyle video from Merri Ann Simonson. This one offer tips about the various types of waterfront properties and the benefits and amenities of each type.
Welcome to Web Street
Written on March 2, 2017 at 5:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Another day and 2 more ribbon cutting ceremonies. To celebrate their move to Web Street, both Friday Harbor Pet Supplies and Meat Machine Cycles cut ribbons with the Chamber and the Town on Thursday, March 2nd. Their new location at 22 Web Street, is the building where San Juan Interiors was located before their move Continue Reading
Why is Everyone Laughing?
Written on March 2, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Proud mom Cynthia Burke shares some happy news from her daughter Hanna… Hanna Burke wrote, produced, directed and starred in her show based on Madeline Kahn’s life. The one hour show is a mixture of stories & songs from Madeline’s life and career and Hanna has been performing the show in New York over the Continue Reading
New Location for The Hemp Seed
Written on March 1, 2017 at 5:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday March 1st was the official opening and ribbon cutting for the new location of The Hemp Seed. It’s in the back of the arcade on Spring Street where the Chamber of Commerce used to be – behind the Spring Street Deli and General Store. Originally located in the Surina Business Park this hemp products Continue Reading