Topic: People
Letters on the Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2021 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Below are links to letters regarding various items on the upcoming election. Letters are shown in the order received and this page will continue to be updated as more letters come in. Letters for and against SJC Public Hospital District No. 1 Proposition No. 1 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy: Alison Longley Lee Sturdivant Warren Appleton MD, JD Deanna Osborn Continue Reading
Bethery von Dassow — June 16, 1955 — October 1, 2020
Written on October 29, 2021 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bethery von Dassow was a beloved wife, partner, artist, librarian, foodie, and mother. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she and her husband Sasha met working at AT&T in Seattle and were married for nearly 40 years while they lived in Washington, Colorado, Tennessee, and Florida. She ran a daycare in Florida while mothering their young son Continue Reading
Island Rec Welcomes New Staff
Written on October 28, 2021 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to welcome Carlos Garcia as their new Recreation Specialist for Programs, Jen Henry as their new Recreation Specialist for Community Events, and Brian Krembs as their new After School Program Manager (STAR) Carlos will primarily be organizing youth, teen, and family programs. Carlos spent the last 5 years as high school Continue Reading
Going The Distance with Artist Nola Ahola
Written on October 27, 2021 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Autumn’s blustery days and chilly air offer the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the many attractions the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has to offer . Especially one currently on display, Going the Distance featuring the work of Seattle artist, Nola Ahola. Nola Ahola’s art career spans more than sixty years and this Continue Reading
Land Bank Report on Community Discussion
Written on October 26, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story Submitted by Kaj Litch… The final report of public feedback to the San Juan County Land Bank using an innovative method to garner public opinion has just been released. Using the digital tool Pol.is throughout July 2021, more than 400 community members put forth and addressed issues of local importance regarding the local Continue Reading
SaviBank Establishes Loan Production Team in Friday Harbor
Written on October 25, 2021 at 12:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mount Vernon, WA – October 25, 2021 – SaviBank announced that it has formed a new lending team located in Friday Harbor, serving the business and personal lending needs in San Juan County, including San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands. “Our new lending team in Friday Harbor presents a fantastic opportunity for SaviBank to serve Continue Reading
What it Means to be Alive
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Atrium of The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has come alive with the figurative wire sculptures of Bellingham artist, Francie Allen. The exhibit, titled, On Being Alive!, invites the viewer to viscerally engage in the dynamic movement of fluid, transparent bodies, suspended in air or draped on metal armatures, enhanced by original Continue Reading
Kitchen Sink Dinners — Feed the Island
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fourth Year — Starting AGAIN! Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Basic Home Cooking made with everything but the Kitchen Sink. You may pick up a meal for yourself or for those who need Continue Reading

Letters on the Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2021 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Below are links to letters regarding various items on the upcoming election. Letters are shown in the order received and this page will continue to be updated as more letters come in. Letters for and against SJC Public Hospital District No. 1 Proposition No. 1 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy: Alison Longley Lee Sturdivant Warren Appleton MD, JD Deanna Osborn Continue Reading

Bethery von Dassow — June 16, 1955 — October 1, 2020
Written on October 29, 2021 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bethery von Dassow was a beloved wife, partner, artist, librarian, foodie, and mother. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she and her husband Sasha met working at AT&T in Seattle and were married for nearly 40 years while they lived in Washington, Colorado, Tennessee, and Florida. She ran a daycare in Florida while mothering their young son Continue Reading

Island Rec Welcomes New Staff
Written on October 28, 2021 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to welcome Carlos Garcia as their new Recreation Specialist for Programs, Jen Henry as their new Recreation Specialist for Community Events, and Brian Krembs as their new After School Program Manager (STAR) Carlos will primarily be organizing youth, teen, and family programs. Carlos spent the last 5 years as high school Continue Reading

Going The Distance with Artist Nola Ahola
Written on October 27, 2021 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Autumn’s blustery days and chilly air offer the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the many attractions the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has to offer . Especially one currently on display, Going the Distance featuring the work of Seattle artist, Nola Ahola. Nola Ahola’s art career spans more than sixty years and this Continue Reading

Land Bank Report on Community Discussion
Written on October 26, 2021 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story Submitted by Kaj Litch… The final report of public feedback to the San Juan County Land Bank using an innovative method to garner public opinion has just been released. Using the digital tool Pol.is throughout July 2021, more than 400 community members put forth and addressed issues of local importance regarding the local Continue Reading

SaviBank Establishes Loan Production Team in Friday Harbor
Written on October 25, 2021 at 12:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mount Vernon, WA – October 25, 2021 – SaviBank announced that it has formed a new lending team located in Friday Harbor, serving the business and personal lending needs in San Juan County, including San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands. “Our new lending team in Friday Harbor presents a fantastic opportunity for SaviBank to serve Continue Reading

What it Means to be Alive
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Atrium of The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has come alive with the figurative wire sculptures of Bellingham artist, Francie Allen. The exhibit, titled, On Being Alive!, invites the viewer to viscerally engage in the dynamic movement of fluid, transparent bodies, suspended in air or draped on metal armatures, enhanced by original Continue Reading

Kitchen Sink Dinners — Feed the Island
Written on October 21, 2021 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fourth Year — Starting AGAIN! Cynthia’s Bistro is offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal. No questions asked, just free food. Basic Home Cooking made with everything but the Kitchen Sink. You may pick up a meal for yourself or for those who need Continue Reading