Topic: People
On An Acre Shy of Eternity
Written on January 26, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island author and photographer, Robert Dash, returns to San Juan Island to talk about his his gorgeous book, On An Acre Shy of Eternity, Micro Landscapes at the Edge at the San Juan Island Library on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 pm. You’ll get a glimpse of the foray he made into his own Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s SJI Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another of her videos… This San Juan Island lifestyle video shares the 2018 Roche Harbor Derby. It offers tips on fishing and dancing.
January EMT of the Month – Kyle Davies
Written on January 22, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kyle Davies began with San Juan Island EMS in Fall of 1999, first training as a volunteer EMT. In 2011, he left a full-time position with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue to expand his emergency service knowledge and skills in an opportunity with Seattle Medic One to train as a Paramedic. Since completion of Continue Reading
Volunteers of the Month
Written on January 19, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The animal shelter is pleased to announce Dave and Nancy Harvey are the Volunteers of the month for January. Dave and Nancy have volunteered at the shelter for over three years and were the recipients of the First Annual, “Amy Lear Compassion in Action Volunteer of the Year Award” in 2016. The couple donate several Continue Reading
Rock Solid in DC
Written on January 18, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rock Solid Youth presents at National Leadership Forum in DC The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition is excited to share that Zach Fincher will be presenting at CADCA’s 28th National Leadership Forum, the nation’s premier and largest training event for community prevention leaders, treatment professionals and researchers, and SAMHSA’s 14th Prevention Day. Held Feb. 5-8, Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member
Written on January 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Earthbox Inn & Spa is the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month One quiet evening in Portland, OR, sometime after the birth of their second daughter, Laura Saccio and her family fantasized about finding a way to make a living without having to choose between raising children and having a Continue Reading
Hiking Naked
Written on January 17, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are delighted to present Lopezian Iris Graville and her memoir, Hiking Naked, on Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 pm at the Library. For those who have wrestled with making dramatic life changes, or are doing so now, be sure to spend the evening with Iris as she Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: My husband and I had a wonderful experience Wednesday, January 10th: we were a part of the SJIMA Art Excursions Program that took us to the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Kudos are decidedly in Continue Reading
Island Women’s March
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fired Up! Ready to go! Island Women’s March invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging time will be at Noon and the march will start at 12:30. The Saturday Continue Reading
Mayor Appoints Oakes and Umierski to Arts Commission
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Cloud Oakes and Christopher Umierski to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). Oakes is a working studio artist who previously served on the boards of the San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Island County Parks. She was involved with the original San Juan Museum of Continue Reading
SJCT Has a new Executive/Artistic Director
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
A professional director, playwright, actor, and teacher from Seattle is the new Executive/Artistic Director at SJCT. After a nationwide search, the SJCT Board of Trustees recently appointed Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey to take the helm at the 29-year-old performing arts organization. Previously, Nathan oversaw the largest educational touring program in the northwest at Seattle’s Taproot Theatre. Originally Continue Reading
Nora Alice Shaller
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nora Shaller of Friday Harbor passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2017, surrounded by family. She was the wife for the late Robert Shaller, and leaves two children: Jean Fawcett and her husband, Robert (Red) Fawcett, of Duxbury, Massachusetts; and John Shaller and his wife, Waeow Shaller, of Friday Harbor. Nora was Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Videos
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another SJI Lifestyle video from Merri Ann Simonson at Coldwell Banker…
Taking a Stand
Written on January 9, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yesterday San Juan Islanders took a stand In Olympia. Joined By Senator Kevin Ranker on the front steps of the State Capital building on the first day of the legislative session are Patrick Kirby, Jane Wentworth, Gretchen Alison, Liza Michaelson and Steve Porten. The group urged legislators to pass the Carbon Tax Bill, the Oil Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Diaz
Written on January 6, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor: By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for our youth. School board members in San Juan Island School District are entrusted by this community with responsibility Continue Reading
Island Bicycles is Closing
Written on January 3, 2018 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 31 years in business and 28 of those at its current location, Island Bicycles is closing. “It’s been a really good ride and it’s the best career I’ve ever had” says owner Paul Ahart, “but there comes a time where you begin to value your free time a little more and your money a Continue Reading
On An Acre Shy of Eternity
Written on January 26, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island author and photographer, Robert Dash, returns to San Juan Island to talk about his his gorgeous book, On An Acre Shy of Eternity, Micro Landscapes at the Edge at the San Juan Island Library on Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 pm. You’ll get a glimpse of the foray he made into his own Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s SJI Lifestyle Video Series
Written on January 23, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another of her videos… This San Juan Island lifestyle video shares the 2018 Roche Harbor Derby. It offers tips on fishing and dancing.
January EMT of the Month – Kyle Davies
Written on January 22, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kyle Davies began with San Juan Island EMS in Fall of 1999, first training as a volunteer EMT. In 2011, he left a full-time position with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue to expand his emergency service knowledge and skills in an opportunity with Seattle Medic One to train as a Paramedic. Since completion of Continue Reading
Volunteers of the Month
Written on January 19, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The animal shelter is pleased to announce Dave and Nancy Harvey are the Volunteers of the month for January. Dave and Nancy have volunteered at the shelter for over three years and were the recipients of the First Annual, “Amy Lear Compassion in Action Volunteer of the Year Award” in 2016. The couple donate several Continue Reading
Rock Solid in DC
Written on January 18, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rock Solid Youth presents at National Leadership Forum in DC The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition is excited to share that Zach Fincher will be presenting at CADCA’s 28th National Leadership Forum, the nation’s premier and largest training event for community prevention leaders, treatment professionals and researchers, and SAMHSA’s 14th Prevention Day. Held Feb. 5-8, Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member
Written on January 18, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Earthbox Inn & Spa is the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month One quiet evening in Portland, OR, sometime after the birth of their second daughter, Laura Saccio and her family fantasized about finding a way to make a living without having to choose between raising children and having a Continue Reading
Hiking Naked
Written on January 17, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are delighted to present Lopezian Iris Graville and her memoir, Hiking Naked, on Wednesday, January 24, 7:00 pm at the Library. For those who have wrestled with making dramatic life changes, or are doing so now, be sure to spend the evening with Iris as she Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: My husband and I had a wonderful experience Wednesday, January 10th: we were a part of the SJIMA Art Excursions Program that took us to the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Kudos are decidedly in Continue Reading
Island Women’s March
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fired Up! Ready to go! Island Women’s March invites all islands to participate in a sidewalk march on January 20th, 2018 in Friday Harbor. We will meet at the Friday Harbor Courthouse on 1st Street, next to the American Legion. Staging time will be at Noon and the march will start at 12:30. The Saturday Continue Reading
Mayor Appoints Oakes and Umierski to Arts Commission
Written on January 11, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Cloud Oakes and Christopher Umierski to the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC). Oakes is a working studio artist who previously served on the boards of the San Juan Community Theatre and San Juan Island County Parks. She was involved with the original San Juan Museum of Continue Reading
SJCT Has a new Executive/Artistic Director
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
A professional director, playwright, actor, and teacher from Seattle is the new Executive/Artistic Director at SJCT. After a nationwide search, the SJCT Board of Trustees recently appointed Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey to take the helm at the 29-year-old performing arts organization. Previously, Nathan oversaw the largest educational touring program in the northwest at Seattle’s Taproot Theatre. Originally Continue Reading
Nora Alice Shaller
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nora Shaller of Friday Harbor passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2017, surrounded by family. She was the wife for the late Robert Shaller, and leaves two children: Jean Fawcett and her husband, Robert (Red) Fawcett, of Duxbury, Massachusetts; and John Shaller and his wife, Waeow Shaller, of Friday Harbor. Nora was Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Videos
Written on January 10, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another SJI Lifestyle video from Merri Ann Simonson at Coldwell Banker…
Taking a Stand
Written on January 9, 2018 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yesterday San Juan Islanders took a stand In Olympia. Joined By Senator Kevin Ranker on the front steps of the State Capital building on the first day of the legislative session are Patrick Kirby, Jane Wentworth, Gretchen Alison, Liza Michaelson and Steve Porten. The group urged legislators to pass the Carbon Tax Bill, the Oil Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Diaz
Written on January 6, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor: By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for our youth. School board members in San Juan Island School District are entrusted by this community with responsibility Continue Reading
Island Bicycles is Closing
Written on January 3, 2018 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
After 31 years in business and 28 of those at its current location, Island Bicycles is closing. “It’s been a really good ride and it’s the best career I’ve ever had” says owner Paul Ahart, “but there comes a time where you begin to value your free time a little more and your money a Continue Reading