Topic: People
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on January 16, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paula West is a studio potter who lives on San Juan Island. Originally from Connecticut, Paula moved to San Juan Island in 1990 and in 1995 set up her small, home based ceramic studio. For the next 10 years she honed her craft and sold her work at regional art and craft shows while working Continue Reading
Ted Fitzgerald Resigns
Written on January 13, 2017 at 8:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Port of Friday Harbor Executive Director, Ted Fitzgerald has tendered his resignation to the Port Commission as of Wednesday, January 11. Ted sailed into Friday Harbor six months ago to take the reins at the Port. In a statement to the press, the port commissioners related, “we enjoyed working with Ted and are grateful to Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Welcomes New Oncologist
Written on January 13, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Robert Raish, MD, has joined PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, he will be available one day per week, typically Mondays, to treat cancer patients on the island. Dr. Raish is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He has more than 25 years’ experience providing cancer care in private Continue Reading
Just Married!
Written on January 6, 2017 at 5:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Gordy and Deanna Banry and Frank and Melissa Guard have the honor of announcing the marriage of Lindsey Banry and Gavin Guard on December 31, 2016. They rung in the New Year with a covenant that will last a lifetime. Gavin and Lindsey, though they lived 2 minutes down the road from one another, officially met at Continue Reading
Three Kings from Friday Harbor
Written on January 4, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Historical Museum checks in with their first history column entry for 2017… This photo in the San Juan Historical Museum’s archives is titled simply “Three Kings.” These particular Kings are Blair, Steven and Richard. Although the photo is not dated, we can guess that it may have been taken in the early to mid Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on January 3, 2017 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Kim Grotle is the Volunteer of the Month for December, 2016. Kim started volunteering at the animal shelter shortly after moving here about a year ago and has been a loyal and regular volunteer ever since. Not only can she can be counted on to help Continue Reading
The Joys of Giving Back: Opportunities to Volunteer
Written on January 1, 2017 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It always feels like a fresh start to begin a new year. If giving back to your community, meeting new people, and having fun, is how you would like to enrich your life in the coming year there are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to choose from. The Mullis Center needs volunteers to help Continue Reading
Last day to vote for Hanna Burke
Written on December 31, 2016 at 1:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Proud mom Cynthia asks your help – It’s the last day to vote for Hanna Burke – Help her win the Broadway Cabaret Award – She needs some votes Today! Here’s a note from Hanna: My Dear Friends and Family! I am surprised and very honored to find out that I have been nominated for a Continue Reading
Notable Stories of 2016
Written on December 30, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
As things slow down like they usually do in the winter, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the past year and take a look at some of the events that affect us and shape us as we move into 2017. So in no particular order, (other than grouping similar things by category) here are some Continue Reading
Welcome Daniel Schwartz
Written on December 22, 2016 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this announcement from Loren DeShon at Westwind… Westwind Aviation adds new San Juan resident to staff Westwind is pleased to announce that Daniel Schwartz has joined our staff. Dan and his wife Kathy recently moved to San Juan Island from the Seattle area where he was a flight Continue Reading
Meet Your Assistant Fire Chief
Written on December 20, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Noel was raised in Sedro-Woolley and after graduating high school, attempted a four-year university and spent several years in production and construction jobs in Skagit and King Counties. In 1996, while working as a crew member for Washington Conservation Corps, Noel moved to Lime Kiln State Park. While living and working at the Park, the Ranger at the Continue Reading
Mayor Appoints Richard to Arts Commission
Written on December 20, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mayor Carrie Lacher is pleased to announce the appointment of Gail Richard to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). Richard, a Heritage Interpretation trainer and retired educator, brings experience in working with visual art exhibits, shows, and galleries, as well as involvement with local performing arts including volunteering with the San Juan Community Theatre and Continue Reading
Town Honors SJC Councilman Jarman
Written on December 17, 2016 at 6:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Councilman Bob Jarman was honored with a plaque of appreciation at his final meeting with the Town Council on December 15, 2016. Mayor Carrie Lacher presented the plaque and praised Jarman for his work on key issues affecting the Town. Lacher noted Jarman’s role in working to reduce the speed limit at county transition Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Chamber Chat for December, 2016 is written By Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that another full year has passed and the holiday season is upon us once again. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff certainly hope that all Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another of Merri Ann Simonson’s San Juan Island Lifestyle videos. This one offers tips on installing holiday lights and the marital discussion that accompanies them.
Certificate of Excellence Awards
Written on December 14, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce held their annual Certificate of Excellence Awards meeting and holiday social on Monday night. The certificate of excellence is awarded to chamber members who are recognized as a Chamber business member that excels in quality service and or/products, upholds the Island Friendly Spirit, practices the highest business ethics and Continue Reading
Give to a Neighbor in Need
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a request from Aaron… A New Computer to Finish My Book Hello, My name is Aaron D’Errico. I’m a Stan Lee Foundation Artist, indie comic book writer, Ability Advocate and fan of Marvel Comics legend, Stan Lee, working to live up to Stan’s encouraging words and altruistic actions after taking a writing workshop from Continue Reading
Reaching the Summit, Now the Real Work Begins
Written on December 12, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A group of local teens, their adult team advisors and chaperones made the annual trip to Yakima for the Washington State Prevention Summit. Our youth teams from San Juan Island are sponsored with grants through the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. Our teams are Rock Solid and H.O.T.S., Jr (Helping Out Teens Society at Friday Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on December 8, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Post San Juan is the Chamber’s Featured Member for the month of December. Here’s more about that from owners Jim and Pam Cromer… Pam & I first ventured to San Juan Island in mid-1990 when we were married at a bed & breakfast in Friday Harbor. We were both working for a major Home Center Continue Reading
Sam’s Books
Written on December 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag this morning, Emily Geyman shares this with you… Sam R. Buck II, who recently passed away, lived almost all of his 89 years on San Juan Island and wrote a trilogy of books which give a unique perspective of life in the islands from the 1920s to today. The Bucks Stopped Continue Reading
Salty Fox Coffee
Written on November 30, 2016 at 4:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Andrea Hampton is the new owner of the coffee shop down there by the ferry landing. It used to be Far North Cafe owned by Eric Bienenstock and The Doctor’s Office owned by Mary Nash before that. Andrea, who worked for Eric for about a year and half, and who you may also know from Continue Reading
Congratulations!
Written on November 30, 2016 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Addie Miller took first place and a $2000 prize in the Economic Development Council’s 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition for her women’s comfort clothing company, Tush & Bush. Kris Brown of Printonyx took second place and $1300 for an online printing-ordering business, tentatively named Isle Print (but don’t write that name in ink just yet). Third Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on January 16, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paula West is a studio potter who lives on San Juan Island. Originally from Connecticut, Paula moved to San Juan Island in 1990 and in 1995 set up her small, home based ceramic studio. For the next 10 years she honed her craft and sold her work at regional art and craft shows while working Continue Reading
Ted Fitzgerald Resigns
Written on January 13, 2017 at 8:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Port of Friday Harbor Executive Director, Ted Fitzgerald has tendered his resignation to the Port Commission as of Wednesday, January 11. Ted sailed into Friday Harbor six months ago to take the reins at the Port. In a statement to the press, the port commissioners related, “we enjoyed working with Ted and are grateful to Continue Reading
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center Welcomes New Oncologist
Written on January 13, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Robert Raish, MD, has joined PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17, he will be available one day per week, typically Mondays, to treat cancer patients on the island. Dr. Raish is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He has more than 25 years’ experience providing cancer care in private Continue Reading
Just Married!
Written on January 6, 2017 at 5:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Gordy and Deanna Banry and Frank and Melissa Guard have the honor of announcing the marriage of Lindsey Banry and Gavin Guard on December 31, 2016. They rung in the New Year with a covenant that will last a lifetime. Gavin and Lindsey, though they lived 2 minutes down the road from one another, officially met at Continue Reading
Three Kings from Friday Harbor
Written on January 4, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Historical Museum checks in with their first history column entry for 2017… This photo in the San Juan Historical Museum’s archives is titled simply “Three Kings.” These particular Kings are Blair, Steven and Richard. Although the photo is not dated, we can guess that it may have been taken in the early to mid Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on January 3, 2017 at 8:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Kim Grotle is the Volunteer of the Month for December, 2016. Kim started volunteering at the animal shelter shortly after moving here about a year ago and has been a loyal and regular volunteer ever since. Not only can she can be counted on to help Continue Reading
The Joys of Giving Back: Opportunities to Volunteer
Written on January 1, 2017 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
It always feels like a fresh start to begin a new year. If giving back to your community, meeting new people, and having fun, is how you would like to enrich your life in the coming year there are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to choose from. The Mullis Center needs volunteers to help Continue Reading
Last day to vote for Hanna Burke
Written on December 31, 2016 at 1:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Proud mom Cynthia asks your help – It’s the last day to vote for Hanna Burke – Help her win the Broadway Cabaret Award – She needs some votes Today! Here’s a note from Hanna: My Dear Friends and Family! I am surprised and very honored to find out that I have been nominated for a Continue Reading
Notable Stories of 2016
Written on December 30, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
As things slow down like they usually do in the winter, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the past year and take a look at some of the events that affect us and shape us as we move into 2017. So in no particular order, (other than grouping similar things by category) here are some Continue Reading
Welcome Daniel Schwartz
Written on December 22, 2016 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this announcement from Loren DeShon at Westwind… Westwind Aviation adds new San Juan resident to staff Westwind is pleased to announce that Daniel Schwartz has joined our staff. Dan and his wife Kathy recently moved to San Juan Island from the Seattle area where he was a flight Continue Reading
Meet Your Assistant Fire Chief
Written on December 20, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Noel was raised in Sedro-Woolley and after graduating high school, attempted a four-year university and spent several years in production and construction jobs in Skagit and King Counties. In 1996, while working as a crew member for Washington Conservation Corps, Noel moved to Lime Kiln State Park. While living and working at the Park, the Ranger at the Continue Reading
Mayor Appoints Richard to Arts Commission
Written on December 20, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mayor Carrie Lacher is pleased to announce the appointment of Gail Richard to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). Richard, a Heritage Interpretation trainer and retired educator, brings experience in working with visual art exhibits, shows, and galleries, as well as involvement with local performing arts including volunteering with the San Juan Community Theatre and Continue Reading
Town Honors SJC Councilman Jarman
Written on December 17, 2016 at 6:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Councilman Bob Jarman was honored with a plaque of appreciation at his final meeting with the Town Council on December 15, 2016. Mayor Carrie Lacher presented the plaque and praised Jarman for his work on key issues affecting the Town. Lacher noted Jarman’s role in working to reduce the speed limit at county transition Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Chamber Chat for December, 2016 is written By Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that another full year has passed and the holiday season is upon us once again. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff certainly hope that all Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another of Merri Ann Simonson’s San Juan Island Lifestyle videos. This one offers tips on installing holiday lights and the marital discussion that accompanies them.
Certificate of Excellence Awards
Written on December 14, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce held their annual Certificate of Excellence Awards meeting and holiday social on Monday night. The certificate of excellence is awarded to chamber members who are recognized as a Chamber business member that excels in quality service and or/products, upholds the Island Friendly Spirit, practices the highest business ethics and Continue Reading
Give to a Neighbor in Need
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a request from Aaron… A New Computer to Finish My Book Hello, My name is Aaron D’Errico. I’m a Stan Lee Foundation Artist, indie comic book writer, Ability Advocate and fan of Marvel Comics legend, Stan Lee, working to live up to Stan’s encouraging words and altruistic actions after taking a writing workshop from Continue Reading
Reaching the Summit, Now the Real Work Begins
Written on December 12, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A group of local teens, their adult team advisors and chaperones made the annual trip to Yakima for the Washington State Prevention Summit. Our youth teams from San Juan Island are sponsored with grants through the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. Our teams are Rock Solid and H.O.T.S., Jr (Helping Out Teens Society at Friday Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on December 8, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Post San Juan is the Chamber’s Featured Member for the month of December. Here’s more about that from owners Jim and Pam Cromer… Pam & I first ventured to San Juan Island in mid-1990 when we were married at a bed & breakfast in Friday Harbor. We were both working for a major Home Center Continue Reading
Sam’s Books
Written on December 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag this morning, Emily Geyman shares this with you… Sam R. Buck II, who recently passed away, lived almost all of his 89 years on San Juan Island and wrote a trilogy of books which give a unique perspective of life in the islands from the 1920s to today. The Bucks Stopped Continue Reading
Salty Fox Coffee
Written on November 30, 2016 at 4:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Andrea Hampton is the new owner of the coffee shop down there by the ferry landing. It used to be Far North Cafe owned by Eric Bienenstock and The Doctor’s Office owned by Mary Nash before that. Andrea, who worked for Eric for about a year and half, and who you may also know from Continue Reading
Congratulations!
Written on November 30, 2016 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Addie Miller took first place and a $2000 prize in the Economic Development Council’s 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition for her women’s comfort clothing company, Tush & Bush. Kris Brown of Printonyx took second place and $1300 for an online printing-ordering business, tentatively named Isle Print (but don’t write that name in ink just yet). Third Continue Reading