Topic: People
Friday Harbor High School Seniors win Competitive Art Competition Awards
Written on February 27, 2020 at 7:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Scholastics Art Competition is the largest national art competition in the country averaging nearly 340,000 student entries a year. The only two students from Friday Harbor High School who entered the Scholastics Art Competition, both received awards and recognition in the Western Region-at-Large. Senior Katie Place was awarded the Silver Key Individual Award and Continue Reading
Know-Your-Islanders-Talks
Written on February 25, 2020 at 8:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders: Bruce Gregory: Farmer-to-Farmer in Tajikistan Bruce Gregory will discuss his third Farmer-to-Farmer trip to Tajikistan, where he worked with orchardists in the remote province of Khatlon. Come hear how Bruce shared his agricultural knowledge with farmers half-way-round-the-world. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the San Juan Island Trails Continue Reading
Letters
Written on February 24, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Steve Ulvi… The Future on the Rocks The life of a conservationist in America has always been a hard paddle against the current. Win some skirmishes, a few big battles and refight ‘em again and again, while losing the war. We learn to Continue Reading
San Juan Island Lifestyle Videos
Written on February 24, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in with another in her video series, this one celebrates Fishing Derby Season. She says “I might have to keep my day job as I am a better REALTOR than a fishing person.”
Merri Ann’s Video Series
Written on February 16, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another San Juan Island Lifestyle Video. Here’s what she has to say about this one… This video is about local Real Estate. As Real Estate Agents, we are problem solvers.
Thank You!
Written on February 15, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Community, Thank you, thank you! San Juan Island School District continues to be humbled by the amazing and overwhelming turnout to support our schools and most importantly our students. Because of your support on this week’s vote to reauthorize our capital and technology levy, we will be able to ensure safe and modernized buildings, Continue Reading
Luxel Filters on Solar Mission
Written on February 12, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning there is this announcement from Travis Ayers of Luxel Corp… Dear Editor, I wondered if you would want to share this news with your readers. On Sunday night the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter was launched by NASA from Cape Canaveral, FL. Luxel has three sets of filters Continue Reading
FHHS Students Promote Tardigrade
Written on February 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know what a tardigrade is? If not, it’s time to find out! It could soon become Washington State’s official micro-animal thanks to a partnership between students at Friday Harbor High School, Riverday School in Spokane, Jefferson Middle School in Olympia, along with Lynn Bahrych from the San Juan Islands Conservation District, and Katie Continue Reading
Volunteer Of The Month
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Julie Duke is February’s Volunteer of the Month. Julie is a graduate of NW School of Animal Massage, and a licensed LAMP and SAMP. She brings her talents of massage to help relieve the stress of shelter life, helping our dogs feel relaxed, Continue Reading
2019 Year-End Awards Banquet
Written on February 6, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On January 25, 2020, SJI Emergency Medical Services (“SJIEMS”) gathered to celebrate the achievements and service of staff and its approximately sixty volunteer EMTs. Interim Chief Karl Kuetzing said “Our volunteers work really hard and enable us to perform far beyond what our budget would otherwise allow. Each volunteer deserves recognition. We try to highlight Continue Reading
Calling all tree-loving, bunny-hugging, dirt worshipers!
Written on February 6, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget — it’s award season here in the San Juans! The Oscars have nothing on the Finnies. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the Good Steward Awards, affectionately known as “Finnies,” have been sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month – Alisha Merrick
Written on February 5, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alisha Merrick moved to San Juan Island in the fall of 2012 with only a carload of her favorite most important things. Having no real studio, she painted watercolors, drew pictures and took photographs of all things that inspired her. Eventually she rented a space in a glass studio on her road in the woods Continue Reading
Letters
Written on February 4, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we find this letter from Martha Alvarado… Dear editor- On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for many years. Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on February 3, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Rachel Carney is January’s Volunteer of the Month. Rachel has been a loyal volunteer and spends much of her time pampering the shelter cats and helping with the cleaning. Thanks so much, Rachel, for making a difference in the lives of shelter animals. Continue Reading
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Honored for 2019 Service
Written on January 31, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire District Commissioners and honored guests recently attended an annual awards dinner and ceremony recognizing San Juan Island Fire & Rescue (SJF&R) members for their service during 2019. Kathleen Salinas was presented with 2019 Firefighter of the Year award for her outstanding contributions on a number of initiatives and her commitment to her community and Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 31, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again with another entry in her San Juan Island Lifestyle Video series. This one shares with you Real Estate in 2020 with Purple Power…
Letters
Written on January 31, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we have this letter from Martha Alvarado… Dear editor, On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for many years. Continue Reading
Goodbye Dr. Gossom – Hello Dr. House
Written on January 29, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
People were all but spilling out into the street from the party for Dr. Burk Gossom and Dr. Will House Saturday afternoon. Burk, who broke his ankle running outside his home in December, stood on one leg with his knee resting on a mobile device — “I don’t know what it’s called! I just know Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on January 25, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – this is happening today – The first Know Your Island Walk of the new year will be on Saturday, January 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, starting at American Camp’s Redoubt. Mike Vouri, retired National Park historian, will lead this walk — as he did the very first walk in the series Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find a letter to you from Summer Clark… On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for Continue Reading
Retirement Party
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Burk Gossom is retiring after 40+ years of service and dedication to healthcare on San Juan Island. Please join your friends and neighbors in saying Thank You! January 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the SJI Grange Let’s show our appreciation to Dr. Gossom and say hello to Dr. William House. Bring your Continue Reading
Why Be a Chamber Member?
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chamber Chat: January 2020 Scott Sluis, Islanders Bank Sr. Loan Officer & Board President of San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce checks in with the January 2020 edition of Chamber Chat: It has come to my attention and that of the Chamber that some people wonder “why be a member of the Chamber?” Well allow Continue Reading
Friday Harbor High School Seniors win Competitive Art Competition Awards
Written on February 27, 2020 at 7:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Scholastics Art Competition is the largest national art competition in the country averaging nearly 340,000 student entries a year. The only two students from Friday Harbor High School who entered the Scholastics Art Competition, both received awards and recognition in the Western Region-at-Large. Senior Katie Place was awarded the Silver Key Individual Award and Continue Reading
Know-Your-Islanders-Talks
Written on February 25, 2020 at 8:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders: Bruce Gregory: Farmer-to-Farmer in Tajikistan Bruce Gregory will discuss his third Farmer-to-Farmer trip to Tajikistan, where he worked with orchardists in the remote province of Khatlon. Come hear how Bruce shared his agricultural knowledge with farmers half-way-round-the-world. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the San Juan Island Trails Continue Reading
Letters
Written on February 24, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Steve Ulvi… The Future on the Rocks The life of a conservationist in America has always been a hard paddle against the current. Win some skirmishes, a few big battles and refight ‘em again and again, while losing the war. We learn to Continue Reading
San Juan Island Lifestyle Videos
Written on February 24, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in with another in her video series, this one celebrates Fishing Derby Season. She says “I might have to keep my day job as I am a better REALTOR than a fishing person.”
Merri Ann’s Video Series
Written on February 16, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another San Juan Island Lifestyle Video. Here’s what she has to say about this one… This video is about local Real Estate. As Real Estate Agents, we are problem solvers.
Thank You!
Written on February 15, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Community, Thank you, thank you! San Juan Island School District continues to be humbled by the amazing and overwhelming turnout to support our schools and most importantly our students. Because of your support on this week’s vote to reauthorize our capital and technology levy, we will be able to ensure safe and modernized buildings, Continue Reading
Luxel Filters on Solar Mission
Written on February 12, 2020 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning there is this announcement from Travis Ayers of Luxel Corp… Dear Editor, I wondered if you would want to share this news with your readers. On Sunday night the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter was launched by NASA from Cape Canaveral, FL. Luxel has three sets of filters Continue Reading
FHHS Students Promote Tardigrade
Written on February 10, 2020 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know what a tardigrade is? If not, it’s time to find out! It could soon become Washington State’s official micro-animal thanks to a partnership between students at Friday Harbor High School, Riverday School in Spokane, Jefferson Middle School in Olympia, along with Lynn Bahrych from the San Juan Islands Conservation District, and Katie Continue Reading
Volunteer Of The Month
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Julie Duke is February’s Volunteer of the Month. Julie is a graduate of NW School of Animal Massage, and a licensed LAMP and SAMP. She brings her talents of massage to help relieve the stress of shelter life, helping our dogs feel relaxed, Continue Reading
2019 Year-End Awards Banquet
Written on February 6, 2020 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On January 25, 2020, SJI Emergency Medical Services (“SJIEMS”) gathered to celebrate the achievements and service of staff and its approximately sixty volunteer EMTs. Interim Chief Karl Kuetzing said “Our volunteers work really hard and enable us to perform far beyond what our budget would otherwise allow. Each volunteer deserves recognition. We try to highlight Continue Reading
Calling all tree-loving, bunny-hugging, dirt worshipers!
Written on February 6, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget — it’s award season here in the San Juans! The Oscars have nothing on the Finnies. Know someone who deserves to walk the stewardship red carpet? Nominate them for a Good Steward Award! Since 2008, the Good Steward Awards, affectionately known as “Finnies,” have been sponsored by the Stewardship Network of the San Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month – Alisha Merrick
Written on February 5, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alisha Merrick moved to San Juan Island in the fall of 2012 with only a carload of her favorite most important things. Having no real studio, she painted watercolors, drew pictures and took photographs of all things that inspired her. Eventually she rented a space in a glass studio on her road in the woods Continue Reading
Letters
Written on February 4, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we find this letter from Martha Alvarado… Dear editor- On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for many years. Continue Reading
APS-FH Volunteer of the Month
Written on February 3, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Rachel Carney is January’s Volunteer of the Month. Rachel has been a loyal volunteer and spends much of her time pampering the shelter cats and helping with the cleaning. Thanks so much, Rachel, for making a difference in the lives of shelter animals. Continue Reading
San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Honored for 2019 Service
Written on January 31, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire District Commissioners and honored guests recently attended an annual awards dinner and ceremony recognizing San Juan Island Fire & Rescue (SJF&R) members for their service during 2019. Kathleen Salinas was presented with 2019 Firefighter of the Year award for her outstanding contributions on a number of initiatives and her commitment to her community and Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 31, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again with another entry in her San Juan Island Lifestyle Video series. This one shares with you Real Estate in 2020 with Purple Power…
Letters
Written on January 31, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we have this letter from Martha Alvarado… Dear editor, On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for many years. Continue Reading
Goodbye Dr. Gossom – Hello Dr. House
Written on January 29, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
People were all but spilling out into the street from the party for Dr. Burk Gossom and Dr. Will House Saturday afternoon. Burk, who broke his ankle running outside his home in December, stood on one leg with his knee resting on a mobile device — “I don’t know what it’s called! I just know Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on January 25, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – this is happening today – The first Know Your Island Walk of the new year will be on Saturday, January 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, starting at American Camp’s Redoubt. Mike Vouri, retired National Park historian, will lead this walk — as he did the very first walk in the series Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 24, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find a letter to you from Summer Clark… On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for Continue Reading
Retirement Party
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dr. Burk Gossom is retiring after 40+ years of service and dedication to healthcare on San Juan Island. Please join your friends and neighbors in saying Thank You! January 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the SJI Grange Let’s show our appreciation to Dr. Gossom and say hello to Dr. William House. Bring your Continue Reading
Why Be a Chamber Member?
Written on January 23, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chamber Chat: January 2020 Scott Sluis, Islanders Bank Sr. Loan Officer & Board President of San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce checks in with the January 2020 edition of Chamber Chat: It has come to my attention and that of the Chamber that some people wonder “why be a member of the Chamber?” Well allow Continue Reading