Topic: People
Island Rec – New Recreation Specialist on Board
Written on August 7, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to welcome John Fyrqvist as their new Recreation Specialist. John will primarily be organizing youth, teen, and family programs and events. After growing up on San Juan Island, John spent a decade in the Midwest where he graduated from the University of Notre Dame. He is thrilled to be returning to Continue Reading
Firefighters of the Month
Written on August 6, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Department is proud to announce the July and August 2019 Firefighters of the Month. Firefighter Missy Arata was selected as July Firefighter of the Month. Missy was selected for her outstanding contribution of time in preparing wildland fire equipment and ensuring readiness for the summer wildland season. Missy Continue Reading
UW Labs 2019 Illg Distinguished Lecturer
Written on August 5, 2019 at 8:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Labs is excited to welcome, Dr. Anna Metaxas, our 2019 Illg Lecturer on August 7 at the Community Theater at 7 PM. Dr. Metaxas is from Dalhousie University and her topic will be “Evidence-based conservation: designing well-connected Marine Protected Areas.” Please join us for this amazing free public lecture followed by refreshments.
Bench Honors Kristina Thalacker Ewing
Written on August 3, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kristina Thalacker Ewing, former island resident and life-long Kiwanian, was honored in a memorial celebration July 27th by the placement of a bench in the courthouse lawn. Some of Kristina’s achievements include the Hugh O’Brien Youth Scholar, charter member of the FH Key Club, charter member of EWU Circle K International Club, member Kent AM Continue Reading
Local Artist, Susan Williams wins two Awards at Anacortes Art Festival
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many months ago Susan submitted three photos of her work to the jury of the Arts at The Port Exhibition. All three were accepted. While attending the opening of the Anacortes Arts Festival Gala she found that she had won the first ever Bill Mitchell Award. Bill was the man responsible for painting all of Continue Reading
Waterline – Split, Twisted & Bound
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The awe-inspiring installation in the atrium is the largest and most lyrical shown at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). In Waterline, created by Andrew Shewman, Orcas Island resident, the whale and orca’s flukes move within the art morphing from human to vessel. Several forms make up the total art piece- Mask, Skywolf, Continue Reading
APSFH Volunteer of the Month
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Carole Crowley as the Volunteer of the Month for August, 2019. Carole started volunteering at the animal shelter shortly after retiring from her day job as a nurse and has been a loyal and regular volunteer ever since. Not only can she can be counted on Continue Reading
EMS Medical Program Director Transition
Written on August 1, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Michael Sullivan, EMS Medical Program Director (MPD) for San Juan County has resigned from his position as the county MPD effective today July 31, 2019. Dr. Sullivan served as the MPD for over a decade. The San Juan County EMS and Trauma Council extends our appreciation for his years of service to our communities Continue Reading
Congratulations Bob!
Written on July 31, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bob Stavers, avid cyclist, took second place in the Washington State Senior Games in Olympia yesterday in his age class (75-80). He won the silver in the 40 km road race with a time of 1:21. The state games lead up to the biennial National Championships which will be held in Fort Lauderdale in 2021. Continue Reading
World Champs at 2019 ISSDC World Finals
Written on July 31, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Students named World Champs at the 2019 International Space Settlement Design Competition World Finals Last weekend, the Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team, also known as Island Orbital Technologies (IOTech), became World Champions, at the 2019 International Space Settlement Design Competition World Finals. IOTech, alongside assigned teammates from four other schools that Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 31, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that improve services across state agencies for children, youth, and families; and improved boater education requirements regarding Southern Resident orcas. Sen. Lovelett is the best candidate to enact Continue Reading
Isle (not) be Jammin’
Written on July 30, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kirk Fuhrmeister has closed the doors to Isle Be Jammin’ for the last time. After having liquidation sales a couple weekends in a row, the few remaining items went to Cecil’s Electronics and Kirk cleared out the store. Originally called Mellowoods & Music, it first opened on Nichols Street in 1991 in the building where Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks
Written on July 30, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talk: Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team The Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team has journeyed to the World Finals for the International Space Settlement Design Competition, held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. They will explain the proposal that earned them a spot and how they did. Monday, August 5th Continue Reading
World Champions
Written on July 29, 2019 at 6:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor team has been named World Champions in this design competition! The following is a letter from Daniel Garner of FHHS… Monday 9:00am Kennedy Space Center Center for Space Education 2019 International Space Settlement Design Competition World Finals The Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team, also known as Island Orbital Technologies (IOTech), has just Continue Reading
“A Republic, if You Can Keep It”
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Insights from David M. Kennedy, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University Join the San Juan County Democrats for an evening with David M. Kennedy, Donald J. McLachlan Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, to be held from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 8, 2019 at the San Juan Island Grange (152 First Street North, Friday Harbor, WA 98250). Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on July 27, 2019 at 6:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again with another in her San Juan Island Lifestyle Video series. This time, she’s throwing herself under the bus…
Lori Goldston to Perform at Alchemy Art Center
Written on July 26, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center will host Lori Goldston, avant garde cellist best known for her work with Nirvana, for a haunting and immersive performance on Thursday, August 1st at 8pm. The show will take place in the Dome at Alchemy Art Center located at 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor. A $10 donation is requested at the Continue Reading
APSFH Sends Gratitude For Support
Written on July 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor sends warm thanks to Bella, the granddaughter of APS-FH supporter and animal lover Daryl Grazia, for her hard-earned June gift. Bella, while visiting San Juan Island for a couple weeks this summer engaged in entrepreneurial activity; opening a lemonade stand to raise funds for the APS-FH. Following her Continue Reading
Artist-in-Residence Exhibition
Written on July 25, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
National Park Service and San Juan Islands Museum of Art Present Special Artist-in-Residence Exhibition The National Park Service and the San Juan Islands Museum of Art are presenting a special exhibition of the park’s Artist-in-Residence, Linda Hyatt Cancel. The exhibition features 18 original pieces of work of American Camp and English Camp in commemorating the Continue Reading
Work Party for Home Trust
Written on July 25, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On July 18th, thirteen regional and district managers of Wells Fargo Bank from around the state of Washington, descended on San Juan Island for a day of volunteering at the San Juan Community Home Trust’s Sun Rise II neighborhood. All wearing red Wells Fargo T Shirts, the group came ready to help wherever needed. The Continue Reading
Soroptimist Helps Launch Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team
Written on July 24, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Excitement was high as Soroptimist officers presented a check for $1,000 to members of the Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team to support their participation at NASA in the World Championship of the International Space Settlement Design Competition. A team of 12 Students, instructor Dan Garner and 3 chaperones leave this Wednesday to the Kennedy Space Continue Reading
Lecture on Evidence-Based Conservation
Written on July 24, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Labs is excited to welcome, Dr. Anna Metaxas, our 2019 Illg Lecturer on August 7 at the Community Theater at 7 PM. Dr. Metaxas is from Dalhousie University and her topic will be “Evidence-based conservation: designing well-connected Marine Protected Areas.” Please join us for this amazing free public lecture followed by refreshments.
Island Rec – New Recreation Specialist on Board
Written on August 7, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to welcome John Fyrqvist as their new Recreation Specialist. John will primarily be organizing youth, teen, and family programs and events. After growing up on San Juan Island, John spent a decade in the Midwest where he graduated from the University of Notre Dame. He is thrilled to be returning to Continue Reading
Firefighters of the Month
Written on August 6, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Department is proud to announce the July and August 2019 Firefighters of the Month. Firefighter Missy Arata was selected as July Firefighter of the Month. Missy was selected for her outstanding contribution of time in preparing wildland fire equipment and ensuring readiness for the summer wildland season. Missy Continue Reading
UW Labs 2019 Illg Distinguished Lecturer
Written on August 5, 2019 at 8:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Labs is excited to welcome, Dr. Anna Metaxas, our 2019 Illg Lecturer on August 7 at the Community Theater at 7 PM. Dr. Metaxas is from Dalhousie University and her topic will be “Evidence-based conservation: designing well-connected Marine Protected Areas.” Please join us for this amazing free public lecture followed by refreshments.
Bench Honors Kristina Thalacker Ewing
Written on August 3, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kristina Thalacker Ewing, former island resident and life-long Kiwanian, was honored in a memorial celebration July 27th by the placement of a bench in the courthouse lawn. Some of Kristina’s achievements include the Hugh O’Brien Youth Scholar, charter member of the FH Key Club, charter member of EWU Circle K International Club, member Kent AM Continue Reading
Local Artist, Susan Williams wins two Awards at Anacortes Art Festival
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many months ago Susan submitted three photos of her work to the jury of the Arts at The Port Exhibition. All three were accepted. While attending the opening of the Anacortes Arts Festival Gala she found that she had won the first ever Bill Mitchell Award. Bill was the man responsible for painting all of Continue Reading
Waterline – Split, Twisted & Bound
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The awe-inspiring installation in the atrium is the largest and most lyrical shown at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). In Waterline, created by Andrew Shewman, Orcas Island resident, the whale and orca’s flukes move within the art morphing from human to vessel. Several forms make up the total art piece- Mask, Skywolf, Continue Reading
APSFH Volunteer of the Month
Written on August 2, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Carole Crowley as the Volunteer of the Month for August, 2019. Carole started volunteering at the animal shelter shortly after retiring from her day job as a nurse and has been a loyal and regular volunteer ever since. Not only can she can be counted on Continue Reading
EMS Medical Program Director Transition
Written on August 1, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Michael Sullivan, EMS Medical Program Director (MPD) for San Juan County has resigned from his position as the county MPD effective today July 31, 2019. Dr. Sullivan served as the MPD for over a decade. The San Juan County EMS and Trauma Council extends our appreciation for his years of service to our communities Continue Reading
Congratulations Bob!
Written on July 31, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bob Stavers, avid cyclist, took second place in the Washington State Senior Games in Olympia yesterday in his age class (75-80). He won the silver in the 40 km road race with a time of 1:21. The state games lead up to the biennial National Championships which will be held in Fort Lauderdale in 2021. Continue Reading
World Champs at 2019 ISSDC World Finals
Written on July 31, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Students named World Champs at the 2019 International Space Settlement Design Competition World Finals Last weekend, the Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team, also known as Island Orbital Technologies (IOTech), became World Champions, at the 2019 International Space Settlement Design Competition World Finals. IOTech, alongside assigned teammates from four other schools that Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 31, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that improve services across state agencies for children, youth, and families; and improved boater education requirements regarding Southern Resident orcas. Sen. Lovelett is the best candidate to enact Continue Reading
Isle (not) be Jammin’
Written on July 30, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kirk Fuhrmeister has closed the doors to Isle Be Jammin’ for the last time. After having liquidation sales a couple weekends in a row, the few remaining items went to Cecil’s Electronics and Kirk cleared out the store. Originally called Mellowoods & Music, it first opened on Nichols Street in 1991 in the building where Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks
Written on July 30, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talk: Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team The Friday Harbor High School Aerospace Design Team has journeyed to the World Finals for the International Space Settlement Design Competition, held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. They will explain the proposal that earned them a spot and how they did. Monday, August 5th Continue Reading
World Champions
Written on July 29, 2019 at 6:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor team has been named World Champions in this design competition! The following is a letter from Daniel Garner of FHHS… Monday 9:00am Kennedy Space Center Center for Space Education 2019 International Space Settlement Design Competition World Finals The Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team, also known as Island Orbital Technologies (IOTech), has just Continue Reading
“A Republic, if You Can Keep It”
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Insights from David M. Kennedy, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University Join the San Juan County Democrats for an evening with David M. Kennedy, Donald J. McLachlan Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, to be held from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 8, 2019 at the San Juan Island Grange (152 First Street North, Friday Harbor, WA 98250). Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on July 27, 2019 at 6:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again with another in her San Juan Island Lifestyle Video series. This time, she’s throwing herself under the bus…
Lori Goldston to Perform at Alchemy Art Center
Written on July 26, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alchemy Art Center will host Lori Goldston, avant garde cellist best known for her work with Nirvana, for a haunting and immersive performance on Thursday, August 1st at 8pm. The show will take place in the Dome at Alchemy Art Center located at 1255 Wold Rd, Friday Harbor. A $10 donation is requested at the Continue Reading
APSFH Sends Gratitude For Support
Written on July 25, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor sends warm thanks to Bella, the granddaughter of APS-FH supporter and animal lover Daryl Grazia, for her hard-earned June gift. Bella, while visiting San Juan Island for a couple weeks this summer engaged in entrepreneurial activity; opening a lemonade stand to raise funds for the APS-FH. Following her Continue Reading
Artist-in-Residence Exhibition
Written on July 25, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
National Park Service and San Juan Islands Museum of Art Present Special Artist-in-Residence Exhibition The National Park Service and the San Juan Islands Museum of Art are presenting a special exhibition of the park’s Artist-in-Residence, Linda Hyatt Cancel. The exhibition features 18 original pieces of work of American Camp and English Camp in commemorating the Continue Reading
Work Party for Home Trust
Written on July 25, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On July 18th, thirteen regional and district managers of Wells Fargo Bank from around the state of Washington, descended on San Juan Island for a day of volunteering at the San Juan Community Home Trust’s Sun Rise II neighborhood. All wearing red Wells Fargo T Shirts, the group came ready to help wherever needed. The Continue Reading
Soroptimist Helps Launch Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team
Written on July 24, 2019 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Excitement was high as Soroptimist officers presented a check for $1,000 to members of the Friday Harbor Aerospace Design Team to support their participation at NASA in the World Championship of the International Space Settlement Design Competition. A team of 12 Students, instructor Dan Garner and 3 chaperones leave this Wednesday to the Kennedy Space Continue Reading
Lecture on Evidence-Based Conservation
Written on July 24, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Labs is excited to welcome, Dr. Anna Metaxas, our 2019 Illg Lecturer on August 7 at the Community Theater at 7 PM. Dr. Metaxas is from Dalhousie University and her topic will be “Evidence-based conservation: designing well-connected Marine Protected Areas.” Please join us for this amazing free public lecture followed by refreshments.