Topic: People
New ER Doc at PIMC
Written on November 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
New emergency medicine provider joins PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center PeaceHealth welcomes new emergency medicine provider Krishnaraj “Raj” Jayarama, DO. Dr. Jayarama earned his degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He completed an Internship in Emergency Medicine at Union Hospital in Union, New Continue Reading
Jensen Retires as Fire Commissioner
Written on November 4, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Jensen has recently retired from serving as a Fire Commissioner for Fire District 3. His experience and commitment to our community has been a real asset to San Juan Island. Jensen began his career working for the US Civil Service Commission as a Security Investigator. He then worked for the National Park Service, first Continue Reading
Letters for the November Election
Written on November 2, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals supporting our candidates at the links below. Letters are listed in chronological order. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Anna Lisa Lindstrum – Hospital District Commissioner Robbie Lawson Louise Dustrude Kerwin Johnson John and Emily Geyman Martha Scott Continue Reading
A 1987 Thanksgiving Poem of Memories
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Historical Museum checks in with the November edition of their History Column… “Your grandma used to tell me about the land, every bit these young people cleared by hand.” This was a King family memory included in a poem read on Thanksgiving Day thirty years ago at the Friday Harbor Grange Hall, where Continue Reading
Halloween
Written on October 31, 2017 at 3:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s Halloween in Friday Harbor and you know what that means… Yup! Kids on parade! Click on the images below to see who all you recognize. But it’s not only kids – after the parade you’ll see photos of adults around town who got into the halloween spirit as well. Enjoy!
Happy Halloween
Written on October 31, 2017 at 3:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Stillpoint School shares this photo and wishes everyone a Happy Halloween! Thanks for sharing!
Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 31, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salty Fox Coffee is the passion project of owner/manager Andrea Hampton. Andrea moved to San Juan Island in 2007, shortly after graduating from WSU. As the daughter of a fisherman, she has always felt a strong connection with the ocean and its salty fresh air. Andrea worked as a property and casualty agent at Safe Continue Reading
SJIMA Artists Talk
Written on October 30, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next Saturday, SJIMA Artists Jean Behnke & Michael Peterson will talk about their works, their methods and the materials they when creating their art. In addition to their sculptures and printwork, the exhibit includes photographs by internationally known photographer Peter deLory, and forest paintings and drawings by port of Olympia artist Kathy Gore Fuss. Admission includes access to, and takes place Continue Reading
Thank You to the LCC
Written on October 30, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To the personnel of Life Care Center of San Juan Island, My dad was a resident at the Life Care Center for approximately 2 years. I just want to thank everyone there for taking care of him while he was there. I wanted to send a “thank you” before it all dissolved, but time ran Continue Reading
Jim Lett Retiring
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett to Retire; Candidates Sought for Board Appointment OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett has announced his retirement in order to spend more time with his “crowd of grandchildren.” Lett will retire on January 31, 2018 and the member Election & Governance Committee is seeking applications from candidates from District 3 (Lopez, Continue Reading
Denny Kaill, Dodging Iguanas
Written on October 25, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks In a reading co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Trails Committee, Denny Kaill will talk about Dodging Iguanas: Some Motorcycle Tales, Some Not-All True. In this book of adventures committed in several countries, on mountains, in jungles and deserts, oceans and seas, on motorbikes, ships and boats, Continue Reading
So Long Scott!
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Scott George is retiring after 24 years at the Friday Harbor Post Office, preceded by 10 years in the U.S. Air Force. His last day at the Post Office will be next Thursday, October 26th and will be followed on Sunday October 29th at the Rumor Mill from 4:00 to 9:00. Everyone is welcome to Continue Reading
Sophia and Camp Kesem
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Alum Does Good You remember Sophia Dillery? FHHS graduate of 2015? She’s now attending Seattle University in her junior year in the nursing program going for a bachelor’s degree. She is also the Co-Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator for the Seattle U chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven Continue Reading
Elwha: A River Reborn
Written on October 18, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Present: Elwha: A River Reborn Those of you who have followed the removal of the dam on the Elwha River or who have volunteered your time planting trees and helping to restore the surrounding ecosystem will surely want to attend a book talk by Seattle Times Continue Reading
Goodbye and Good Luck!
Written on October 17, 2017 at 11:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
News from Printonyx… After 15 years as the “Voice of Printonyx,” Jonathan Reedy will be leaving us on October 18th to start a new career in banking. We’re sorry for the surprise notice … We’d like to invite you to join us tomorrow for an “all-day drop in to say goodbye event.” We’ll have a Continue Reading
Kiwanis Installs 2018 Officers
Written on October 17, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Kiwanis recently installed officers for 2018 during their October installment dinner. Pictured, left to right, are Jerry Ball, past president; David Eden, vice president; Vicky Thalacker, president; Chris Hartman, District 20 Lt. Governor; Nancy Fusare, secretary; Jack Rice, treasurer; and Dave McMillin, past District 20 Lt. Governor. Friday Harbor Kiwanis meets at noon Continue Reading
New ER Doc at PIMC
Written on November 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
New emergency medicine provider joins PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center PeaceHealth welcomes new emergency medicine provider Krishnaraj “Raj” Jayarama, DO. Dr. Jayarama earned his degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He completed an Internship in Emergency Medicine at Union Hospital in Union, New Continue Reading
Jensen Retires as Fire Commissioner
Written on November 4, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Jensen has recently retired from serving as a Fire Commissioner for Fire District 3. His experience and commitment to our community has been a real asset to San Juan Island. Jensen began his career working for the US Civil Service Commission as a Security Investigator. He then worked for the National Park Service, first Continue Reading
Letters for the November Election
Written on November 2, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals supporting our candidates at the links below. Letters are listed in chronological order. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Anna Lisa Lindstrum – Hospital District Commissioner Robbie Lawson Louise Dustrude Kerwin Johnson John and Emily Geyman Martha Scott Continue Reading
A 1987 Thanksgiving Poem of Memories
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Historical Museum checks in with the November edition of their History Column… “Your grandma used to tell me about the land, every bit these young people cleared by hand.” This was a King family memory included in a poem read on Thanksgiving Day thirty years ago at the Friday Harbor Grange Hall, where Continue Reading
Halloween
Written on October 31, 2017 at 3:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s Halloween in Friday Harbor and you know what that means… Yup! Kids on parade! Click on the images below to see who all you recognize. But it’s not only kids – after the parade you’ll see photos of adults around town who got into the halloween spirit as well. Enjoy!
Happy Halloween
Written on October 31, 2017 at 3:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Stillpoint School shares this photo and wishes everyone a Happy Halloween! Thanks for sharing!
Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month
Written on October 31, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salty Fox Coffee is the passion project of owner/manager Andrea Hampton. Andrea moved to San Juan Island in 2007, shortly after graduating from WSU. As the daughter of a fisherman, she has always felt a strong connection with the ocean and its salty fresh air. Andrea worked as a property and casualty agent at Safe Continue Reading
SJIMA Artists Talk
Written on October 30, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next Saturday, SJIMA Artists Jean Behnke & Michael Peterson will talk about their works, their methods and the materials they when creating their art. In addition to their sculptures and printwork, the exhibit includes photographs by internationally known photographer Peter deLory, and forest paintings and drawings by port of Olympia artist Kathy Gore Fuss. Admission includes access to, and takes place Continue Reading
Thank You to the LCC
Written on October 30, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
To the personnel of Life Care Center of San Juan Island, My dad was a resident at the Life Care Center for approximately 2 years. I just want to thank everyone there for taking care of him while he was there. I wanted to send a “thank you” before it all dissolved, but time ran Continue Reading
Jim Lett Retiring
Written on October 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett to Retire; Candidates Sought for Board Appointment OPALCO Board Member Jim Lett has announced his retirement in order to spend more time with his “crowd of grandchildren.” Lett will retire on January 31, 2018 and the member Election & Governance Committee is seeking applications from candidates from District 3 (Lopez, Continue Reading
Denny Kaill, Dodging Iguanas
Written on October 25, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks In a reading co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Trails Committee, Denny Kaill will talk about Dodging Iguanas: Some Motorcycle Tales, Some Not-All True. In this book of adventures committed in several countries, on mountains, in jungles and deserts, oceans and seas, on motorbikes, ships and boats, Continue Reading
So Long Scott!
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Scott George is retiring after 24 years at the Friday Harbor Post Office, preceded by 10 years in the U.S. Air Force. His last day at the Post Office will be next Thursday, October 26th and will be followed on Sunday October 29th at the Rumor Mill from 4:00 to 9:00. Everyone is welcome to Continue Reading
Sophia and Camp Kesem
Written on October 20, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Alum Does Good You remember Sophia Dillery? FHHS graduate of 2015? She’s now attending Seattle University in her junior year in the nursing program going for a bachelor’s degree. She is also the Co-Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator for the Seattle U chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven Continue Reading
Elwha: A River Reborn
Written on October 18, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore & The San Juan Island Library Present: Elwha: A River Reborn Those of you who have followed the removal of the dam on the Elwha River or who have volunteered your time planting trees and helping to restore the surrounding ecosystem will surely want to attend a book talk by Seattle Times Continue Reading
Goodbye and Good Luck!
Written on October 17, 2017 at 11:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
News from Printonyx… After 15 years as the “Voice of Printonyx,” Jonathan Reedy will be leaving us on October 18th to start a new career in banking. We’re sorry for the surprise notice … We’d like to invite you to join us tomorrow for an “all-day drop in to say goodbye event.” We’ll have a Continue Reading
Kiwanis Installs 2018 Officers
Written on October 17, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Kiwanis recently installed officers for 2018 during their October installment dinner. Pictured, left to right, are Jerry Ball, past president; David Eden, vice president; Vicky Thalacker, president; Chris Hartman, District 20 Lt. Governor; Nancy Fusare, secretary; Jack Rice, treasurer; and Dave McMillin, past District 20 Lt. Governor. Friday Harbor Kiwanis meets at noon Continue Reading