Topic: People
From the Journal of Frank Mullis: San Juan Island, September 1905
Written on September 11, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Have you ever wondered what it was like here over 100 years ago? This excerpt from 19 year old Frank Mullis’s Journal of 1905 reveals that in some ways things remain the same. There is still a lot of fruit to pick and process this time of year. What about his cure for the common Continue Reading
“Tripping the light fantastic” for a Teacher
Written on September 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the September edition of the SJ Historical Society’s History Column… With school back in session, we’re thinking of teachers and students from times past, as well. Mark Rosler’s sweet note, pictured here, was found written inside a textbook now preserved in the San Juan Historical Society & Museum’s archives. Mark wrote this Continue Reading
Bad News then Good News
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard that Amy Wynn’s bike was stolen last week. “I probably locked my bike up at least 90 percent of the time…” she said. This was one of the times she didn’t. She was in a hurry to get to work. Then her son Nelson met her for lunch and they drove Continue Reading
Staff Change at SJCT
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Theatre Board of Trustees has received notice that our Executive/Artistic Director will be leaving his position in early December of this year. In a letter to the board, Bobby stated, “I am honored to have been a steward of this magnificent organization. I treasure the many projects we have created and Continue Reading
Honoring an Island Composer
Written on August 30, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s final Night Music of the season is a tribute to one of our own! Some 13 local musicians honor Hollywood composer and San Juan Islander Dick Hieronymus this Thursday, August 31 at 7:30 pm. Space is limited in the Gubelman Theatre and Steele Memorial Garden and the concert is filling up Continue Reading
Help with Cynthia’s Parkinson’s
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Aaron D’Errico… My Mother, Cynthia , is a lifelong ability advocate and the epitome of altruism. She is a champion of helping others, both before and since I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age one, soon after becoming a massage therapist to help me and so many more in the process. Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update email bag this morning we have a letter from Miles Crossen sharing this letter of thanks… Dear Editor, I’d just like to take a few minutes to say thanks to a small handful of folks that helped out with the San Juan County Fair Photography Department Exhibit. Without their help there Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on August 25, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Parents and Community Members: One of the many aspects that I love about being an educator is the fact that we get to have a new start each academic year. Perhaps one of my favorite events is joining Team SJISD at our convocation on Monday, August 28 at 7:45 am, Friday Harbor High Continue Reading
Bike and Build
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This was the third year that Bike ’n Build has come to help the Home Trust project and neighborhoods. Bike ‘n Build is an organization of young professionals – some of them out in the work world and some still working on their degrees, or advanced degrees. They give up their vacation time to do Continue Reading
Carlos Ojeda Jr. to Speak at Superintendent’s Open House
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Danna Diaz will hold her Second Annual Open House on Monday August 28, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons. Dr. Diaz’s guest this year is renowned motivational speaker Carlos Ojeda Jr. Mr. Ojeda’s enthusiastic message is about empowering students to succeed. Continue Reading
Walking and Drawing Workshop
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A rare opportunity to take a workshop with the talented and incomparable Joe Miller is being offered by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Four Forests: Walking and Drawing will be offered in four sessions on Tuesdays: September 12 – October 3, from 1p.m. – 4p.m. The students may use any medium or Continue Reading
Firefighter Mobilization
Written on August 22, 2017 at 11:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two San Juan Island firefighters, Captain Tad Lean and firefighter Ben Ware, as part of the NW Washington Strike Team, are enroute in 5 wildland engines (including one of ours) to Salem, OR to assist in firefighting efforts in southern Oregon. The severity of Oregon’s fire season has prompted a larger recruitment then normal. The Continue Reading
The Closer-Raven Skyriver
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Contemporary glass artist, Raven Skyriver will wrap up the end of the First Nation exhibition at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art on Monday, Sept. 4. Raven’s glass creations are included in EMERGENCE Legendary & Emerging First Nation Artists at SJIMA. His gallery talk at 4 p.m. on Labor Day will be the grand Continue Reading
Huskies Shout Out to Quincy
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Several members of the UW Huskies Football team give a shout out to local islander Quincy Vague, a FHHS student who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Check out the Huskies at this link. And you can donate to Quincy’s Go Fund Me account here.
Know Your Island Walk
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor pathways: Tim Dustrude, town resident, Photographer and Editor, will lead us through some of the neighborhood pathways in downtown Friday Harbor. Tim walks and bikes whenever he can and will tell us about his passion for making Friday Harbor a more walkable place. Saturday August 26, from 1-4 pm. Meet at the Fairgrounds. Continue Reading
New Faces at Brickworks
Written on August 18, 2017 at 11:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
There are new faces at Brickworks in Friday Harbor! The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild is delighted to introduce their new (and first) Executive Director, Steph Coffey, and new Administrative Manager, Cady Davies. Former General Manager Amy Plant has happily embarked on motherhood, remaining with the Ag Guild as part-time coordinator of the Island Grown in Continue Reading
From the Journal of Frank Mullis: San Juan Island, September 1905
Written on September 11, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Have you ever wondered what it was like here over 100 years ago? This excerpt from 19 year old Frank Mullis’s Journal of 1905 reveals that in some ways things remain the same. There is still a lot of fruit to pick and process this time of year. What about his cure for the common Continue Reading
“Tripping the light fantastic” for a Teacher
Written on September 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the September edition of the SJ Historical Society’s History Column… With school back in session, we’re thinking of teachers and students from times past, as well. Mark Rosler’s sweet note, pictured here, was found written inside a textbook now preserved in the San Juan Historical Society & Museum’s archives. Mark wrote this Continue Reading
Bad News then Good News
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard that Amy Wynn’s bike was stolen last week. “I probably locked my bike up at least 90 percent of the time…” she said. This was one of the times she didn’t. She was in a hurry to get to work. Then her son Nelson met her for lunch and they drove Continue Reading
Staff Change at SJCT
Written on September 1, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Theatre Board of Trustees has received notice that our Executive/Artistic Director will be leaving his position in early December of this year. In a letter to the board, Bobby stated, “I am honored to have been a steward of this magnificent organization. I treasure the many projects we have created and Continue Reading
Honoring an Island Composer
Written on August 30, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s final Night Music of the season is a tribute to one of our own! Some 13 local musicians honor Hollywood composer and San Juan Islander Dick Hieronymus this Thursday, August 31 at 7:30 pm. Space is limited in the Gubelman Theatre and Steele Memorial Garden and the concert is filling up Continue Reading
Help with Cynthia’s Parkinson’s
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Aaron D’Errico… My Mother, Cynthia , is a lifelong ability advocate and the epitome of altruism. She is a champion of helping others, both before and since I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age one, soon after becoming a massage therapist to help me and so many more in the process. Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update email bag this morning we have a letter from Miles Crossen sharing this letter of thanks… Dear Editor, I’d just like to take a few minutes to say thanks to a small handful of folks that helped out with the San Juan County Fair Photography Department Exhibit. Without their help there Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on August 25, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Parents and Community Members: One of the many aspects that I love about being an educator is the fact that we get to have a new start each academic year. Perhaps one of my favorite events is joining Team SJISD at our convocation on Monday, August 28 at 7:45 am, Friday Harbor High Continue Reading
Bike and Build
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This was the third year that Bike ’n Build has come to help the Home Trust project and neighborhoods. Bike ‘n Build is an organization of young professionals – some of them out in the work world and some still working on their degrees, or advanced degrees. They give up their vacation time to do Continue Reading
Carlos Ojeda Jr. to Speak at Superintendent’s Open House
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Danna Diaz will hold her Second Annual Open House on Monday August 28, 2017 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons. Dr. Diaz’s guest this year is renowned motivational speaker Carlos Ojeda Jr. Mr. Ojeda’s enthusiastic message is about empowering students to succeed. Continue Reading
Walking and Drawing Workshop
Written on August 23, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A rare opportunity to take a workshop with the talented and incomparable Joe Miller is being offered by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA). Four Forests: Walking and Drawing will be offered in four sessions on Tuesdays: September 12 – October 3, from 1p.m. – 4p.m. The students may use any medium or Continue Reading
Firefighter Mobilization
Written on August 22, 2017 at 11:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two San Juan Island firefighters, Captain Tad Lean and firefighter Ben Ware, as part of the NW Washington Strike Team, are enroute in 5 wildland engines (including one of ours) to Salem, OR to assist in firefighting efforts in southern Oregon. The severity of Oregon’s fire season has prompted a larger recruitment then normal. The Continue Reading
The Closer-Raven Skyriver
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Contemporary glass artist, Raven Skyriver will wrap up the end of the First Nation exhibition at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art on Monday, Sept. 4. Raven’s glass creations are included in EMERGENCE Legendary & Emerging First Nation Artists at SJIMA. His gallery talk at 4 p.m. on Labor Day will be the grand Continue Reading
Huskies Shout Out to Quincy
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Several members of the UW Huskies Football team give a shout out to local islander Quincy Vague, a FHHS student who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Check out the Huskies at this link. And you can donate to Quincy’s Go Fund Me account here.
Know Your Island Walk
Written on August 22, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor pathways: Tim Dustrude, town resident, Photographer and Editor, will lead us through some of the neighborhood pathways in downtown Friday Harbor. Tim walks and bikes whenever he can and will tell us about his passion for making Friday Harbor a more walkable place. Saturday August 26, from 1-4 pm. Meet at the Fairgrounds. Continue Reading
New Faces at Brickworks
Written on August 18, 2017 at 11:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
There are new faces at Brickworks in Friday Harbor! The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild is delighted to introduce their new (and first) Executive Director, Steph Coffey, and new Administrative Manager, Cady Davies. Former General Manager Amy Plant has happily embarked on motherhood, remaining with the Ag Guild as part-time coordinator of the Island Grown in Continue Reading