Topic: People
Jonathan Tapia-Rojas
Written on July 25, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday July 22nd, an island family recieved the devastating news that Jonathan Tapia-Rojas, a hardworking father of two young boys lost the battle against depression. Click here for more info and to support this family…
San Juan County Scholars Shine at Regional Co-op Leadership Camp
Written on July 25, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Six San Juan County high-school students attended the Co-op Youth Rally at The College of Idaho as part of OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program. During the week-long leadership camp in July, four of the six students earned top scholarships ranging from $300-$600 from the Idaho Consumer-owned Utilities Association (ICUA), who hosts the camp. Continue Reading
Pastel Painting with Steve Hill
Written on July 24, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lopez artist Steve Hill taught a workshop on pastel painting at three San Juan locations over the weekend. He introduced pastel techniques on Friday at the SJ Islands Museum of Art, and then encouraged participants as they painted “en plein air” on Saturday and Sunday. In the picture above, students painted in the shade of Continue Reading
Letter from Ruth McKenna
Written on July 21, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from Ruth McKenna, Candidate for SJI School Board… Vote for Ruth McKenna– San Juan Island Schools Director 1 Dear Editor, The schools on San Juan Island have been the center of the community for over a century. The district teaches over 800 students, employs Continue Reading
EMT of the Month
Written on July 20, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations Kati English! Kati has been an EMT since 2016 and currently works as an ER tech at Peace Island Medical Center. She spends her time helping others, teaching her young German Shepard new tricks and flying with her fiancé, a pilot for Island Air. Kati is very amiable and a great jokester around the station. Continue Reading
Daniel Day Acoustic
Written on July 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Daniel Day writes to let you know he will be playing later this week… I’m playing a mix of my original tunes and a few favorite covers this Friday at Cynthia’s restaurant, 65 Nichols Street, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Why do sad songs make me happy? I know the good eats and drinks will Continue Reading
Mystery and Adventure on the Blue Glacier
Written on July 8, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Bill Liggett for a book signing and slide presentation of the Blue Glacier and nearby rainforest in the Washington wilderness, the setting and inspiration for his debut adventure novel, Watermelon Snow. Bill spent the summer there as an 18-year-old and recently visited to do research for his book. Find out what it was like Continue Reading
Eric Wins First Place!
Written on July 7, 2017 at 7:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Granger, Eric Sable, won First Place at the Washington State Grange Talent Contest with his performance on Harmonica. Washington State Grange held its 128th Grange Convention at Ocean Shores from June 28th to July 1st 2017. Eric will represent the Washington State Grange at the National Grange Convention on November 10th, 2017 in Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery
Written on July 7, 2017 at 9:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The show “Birds, Bunnies, Dogs and more” featuring Barbara Duzan Sculpture and Jaime Ellsworth Paintings is running currently at WaterWorks Gallery through July 22nd. On Saturday, July 8th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Jaime Ellsworth will lead a walk/talk about her art. In their animal worlds, Barbara Duzan and Jaime Ellsworth draw inspiration from Continue Reading
Grand Old Flag, Grand Army of the Republic
Written on July 5, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the July edition of the history column from SJI Historical Society… “You’re a high flying flag and forever in peace may you wave.” July in America brings out the patriotic flags and banners — and the islands are no exception. The San Juan Historical Society and Museum archive has many images with Continue Reading
Mary Szymanski (12/9/1916 – 7/1/2017)
Written on July 5, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Szymanski, 100+, of Friday Harbor passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 1, 2017 peacefully at her home in The Village at the Harbour. She was born December 9, 1916, in Warsaw, Poland. She had one brother who perished in a concentration camp along with her father. Mary and her mother survived the camp and Continue Reading
Island Senior: a Granddaughter’s Memories of Frank Mullis
Written on July 3, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae… The smells of summer, Nootka roses, Ocean Spray, and seaweed often trigger memories for me of childhood summers spent at the beach in my grandparents cabin. Perched on a rocky point with water on three sides the cabin was affectionately named, “The Barnacle”. Decorated with garlands of fishing floats strung by Continue Reading
Port Welcomes New Port Director
Written on June 30, 2017 at 4:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission and staff are pleased to welcome Todd Nicholson as the new Executive Director at the Port of Friday Harbor, beginning July 5. After evaluation of more than 35 applications from around the country, Todd was chosen as the most qualified candidate to lead the Port. A native of the Continue Reading
Tina’s Tacos!
Written on June 30, 2017 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tia’s Tacos is back! But it’s now Tina’s Tacos. Same location on Blair Avenue, but with new owners Tina and Grant Keane. You may know Tina from the Lime Kiln Cafe at Roche where she was manager from 2007 to 2014. Grant is a driver at Aeronautical Services and was also a manager at Roche Continue Reading
Local Attorney Jon Cain Applies for Superior Court Judge Position
Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jon Cain, of Friday Harbor, announced today that he has submitted his application for the position of San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee will appoint someone later this year to fill the opening that will result from Judge Donald Eaton’s retirement. “Every day judges make tough decisions that affect real people and Continue Reading
Katie Seeks Judicial Appointment
Written on June 28, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Attorney Katie Loring Seeks Appointment as Next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Attorney Katie Loring has submitted her application for appointment as the next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. In April, San Juan County Superior Court Judge, Donald E. Eaton, announced his retirement effective December 31, 2017. Because Judge Eaton is Continue Reading
Jonathan Tapia-Rojas
Written on July 25, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday July 22nd, an island family recieved the devastating news that Jonathan Tapia-Rojas, a hardworking father of two young boys lost the battle against depression. Click here for more info and to support this family…
San Juan County Scholars Shine at Regional Co-op Leadership Camp
Written on July 25, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Six San Juan County high-school students attended the Co-op Youth Rally at The College of Idaho as part of OPALCO’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program. During the week-long leadership camp in July, four of the six students earned top scholarships ranging from $300-$600 from the Idaho Consumer-owned Utilities Association (ICUA), who hosts the camp. Continue Reading
Pastel Painting with Steve Hill
Written on July 24, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lopez artist Steve Hill taught a workshop on pastel painting at three San Juan locations over the weekend. He introduced pastel techniques on Friday at the SJ Islands Museum of Art, and then encouraged participants as they painted “en plein air” on Saturday and Sunday. In the picture above, students painted in the shade of Continue Reading
Letter from Ruth McKenna
Written on July 21, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from Ruth McKenna, Candidate for SJI School Board… Vote for Ruth McKenna– San Juan Island Schools Director 1 Dear Editor, The schools on San Juan Island have been the center of the community for over a century. The district teaches over 800 students, employs Continue Reading
EMT of the Month
Written on July 20, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations Kati English! Kati has been an EMT since 2016 and currently works as an ER tech at Peace Island Medical Center. She spends her time helping others, teaching her young German Shepard new tricks and flying with her fiancé, a pilot for Island Air. Kati is very amiable and a great jokester around the station. Continue Reading
Daniel Day Acoustic
Written on July 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Daniel Day writes to let you know he will be playing later this week… I’m playing a mix of my original tunes and a few favorite covers this Friday at Cynthia’s restaurant, 65 Nichols Street, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Why do sad songs make me happy? I know the good eats and drinks will Continue Reading
Mystery and Adventure on the Blue Glacier
Written on July 8, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Bill Liggett for a book signing and slide presentation of the Blue Glacier and nearby rainforest in the Washington wilderness, the setting and inspiration for his debut adventure novel, Watermelon Snow. Bill spent the summer there as an 18-year-old and recently visited to do research for his book. Find out what it was like Continue Reading
Eric Wins First Place!
Written on July 7, 2017 at 7:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Granger, Eric Sable, won First Place at the Washington State Grange Talent Contest with his performance on Harmonica. Washington State Grange held its 128th Grange Convention at Ocean Shores from June 28th to July 1st 2017. Eric will represent the Washington State Grange at the National Grange Convention on November 10th, 2017 in Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery
Written on July 7, 2017 at 9:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The show “Birds, Bunnies, Dogs and more” featuring Barbara Duzan Sculpture and Jaime Ellsworth Paintings is running currently at WaterWorks Gallery through July 22nd. On Saturday, July 8th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Jaime Ellsworth will lead a walk/talk about her art. In their animal worlds, Barbara Duzan and Jaime Ellsworth draw inspiration from Continue Reading
Grand Old Flag, Grand Army of the Republic
Written on July 5, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the July edition of the history column from SJI Historical Society… “You’re a high flying flag and forever in peace may you wave.” July in America brings out the patriotic flags and banners — and the islands are no exception. The San Juan Historical Society and Museum archive has many images with Continue Reading
Mary Szymanski (12/9/1916 – 7/1/2017)
Written on July 5, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Szymanski, 100+, of Friday Harbor passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 1, 2017 peacefully at her home in The Village at the Harbour. She was born December 9, 1916, in Warsaw, Poland. She had one brother who perished in a concentration camp along with her father. Mary and her mother survived the camp and Continue Reading
Island Senior: a Granddaughter’s Memories of Frank Mullis
Written on July 3, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
By Peggy Sue McRae… The smells of summer, Nootka roses, Ocean Spray, and seaweed often trigger memories for me of childhood summers spent at the beach in my grandparents cabin. Perched on a rocky point with water on three sides the cabin was affectionately named, “The Barnacle”. Decorated with garlands of fishing floats strung by Continue Reading
Port Welcomes New Port Director
Written on June 30, 2017 at 4:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission and staff are pleased to welcome Todd Nicholson as the new Executive Director at the Port of Friday Harbor, beginning July 5. After evaluation of more than 35 applications from around the country, Todd was chosen as the most qualified candidate to lead the Port. A native of the Continue Reading
Tina’s Tacos!
Written on June 30, 2017 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tia’s Tacos is back! But it’s now Tina’s Tacos. Same location on Blair Avenue, but with new owners Tina and Grant Keane. You may know Tina from the Lime Kiln Cafe at Roche where she was manager from 2007 to 2014. Grant is a driver at Aeronautical Services and was also a manager at Roche Continue Reading
Local Attorney Jon Cain Applies for Superior Court Judge Position
Written on June 30, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jon Cain, of Friday Harbor, announced today that he has submitted his application for the position of San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Governor Jay Inslee will appoint someone later this year to fill the opening that will result from Judge Donald Eaton’s retirement. “Every day judges make tough decisions that affect real people and Continue Reading
Katie Seeks Judicial Appointment
Written on June 28, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Attorney Katie Loring Seeks Appointment as Next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. Attorney Katie Loring has submitted her application for appointment as the next San Juan County Superior Court Judge. In April, San Juan County Superior Court Judge, Donald E. Eaton, announced his retirement effective December 31, 2017. Because Judge Eaton is Continue Reading