Topic: People
Walking for the Salish Sea
Written on June 1, 2017 at 8:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liza Michaelson writes to say thanks and to recap her recent walk… Thanks for your support! Glenn, John, Gretchen and I returned today from our epic Walk 4 The Salish Sea. I want to thank all of you for your Generous support. Our San Juan Island team of 4 has raised well past our goal Continue Reading
Memorial Day Ceremony
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Memorial Day, Monday May 29th at 10:00 am, view the Traditional Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. The American Legion Post 163 commemorates the service men and women who have served the nation in various branches of the military with this authentic small town parade and ceremony. Sponsored by American Legion Post 163.
Name That Mouse
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ruth Offen of WaterWorks Gallery is wondering if you have any name ideas for this mouse… This week Randy Hudson, Georgia Gerber’s husband was on the island to install this giant mouse measuring 40 x 20 x 25. He’s quite the looker. I’m thinking she needs a name. Any ideas? Email your suggestions to [email protected]
Lili Light’s Art Show Opening
Written on May 27, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lili Light will be having an art show, at the Salty Fox CAFE (opposite ferry landing) Thursday, June 1st at 2pm Artwork will be displayed through June Artist Statement: “I love to layer my art. I use chalk and tissue paper, glue and oil pastels. My favorite color to use is blue. This work was Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Tim Spaulding was the Animal Shelter’s Volunteer of the month for April. Tim has been a regular dog-walker and kennel assistant at the animal shelter for several months and has made many furry friends in the process! Thanks so much for your time and commitment to Continue Reading
Golf Scramble was a Success!
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, The May 21st, 11th Annual LEO Club Golf Scramble was another success! We wish to thank the local businesses that generously give to our annual Golf Scramble: Harbor Rentals and Saw Shop, Friday Harbor House & Bluff Restaurant, Williams Enterprises (gravel), Friday’s Crabhouse, The Cheesecake Café, Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar, China Continue Reading
Lily Honored in CTY Talent Search
Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Top students celebrated for academic excellence by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth BALTIMORE, Spring, 2017 — Lily Compton from Friday Harbor, Washington, was honored as one of the brightest young students in the world at a recent awards ceremony sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Lily, a participant in the Continue Reading
Farhad to Run for Mayor
Written on May 17, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Councilmember Farhad Ghatan announces candidacy for Mayor, Town of Friday Harbor After learning that current mayor Carrie Lacher would not be seeking another term, Town Councilmember Farhad Ghatan has decided to run for the office of Mayor of Friday Harbor. “Since joining the Council four years ago I have been privileged to serve under such Continue Reading
Island Senior: Who were the Mullises?
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Story by Peggy Sue McRae… There is a plaque on the outside of the Mullis Center that reads, This land is a gift to the seniors of San Juan Island to honor the memory of our grandparents George and Emma Mullis and our parents Frank and Belle Mullis – from Ina Mullis Gustin, James and Continue Reading
Retirement Party for Nancy
Written on May 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust is hosting a retirement party for Nancy DeVaux at the San Juan Island Grange Hall on Thursday, May 25th from 5pm to 7:00pm. Come help us celebrate Nancy’s 12 years of success in developing permanently affordable homes on our island. The event is a potluck, so please bring a Continue Reading
Tim Seifert to Leave SJPT
Written on May 13, 2017 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Long-Time Leader of San Juan Preservation Trust to Step Down Search for Successor is Underway The San Juan Preservation Trust today announced that Tim Seifert, who has served as the organization’s Executive Director for 15 years, has informed the Preservation Trust’s board of trustees that it is time to identify his successor. Accordingly, the board Continue Reading
Boyd Pratt book Launch at the Grange
Written on May 12, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you ever wondered how lime is made from limestone? Or gazed in wonder at the lime kilns scattered across our islands? Why, for that matter, is our State Park called Lime Kiln? Local architectural historian Boyd C. Pratt’s new book Lime: Quarrying and Limemaking in the San Juan Islands tells all. Boyd will review Continue Reading
John Stimpson’s Meet and Greet Tour
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
When you don’t see a familiar face around for several months, it sometimes means that person is off on a big adventure. In the case of John Stimpson, who retired as manager of Friday Harbor Marketplace about a year ago, it will be because he’s bicycling across the United States: Anacortes ferry terminal to Bar Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month for May is San Juan Transit. Owner Kraig Hansen offers a bit of background on how he and his wife came to the island… This will be my 4th year on the island and 4th year running San Juan Transit, Tours & Charters. Continue Reading
Kelli Marie Ashcraft
Written on May 3, 2017 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kelli Ashcraft’s graveside service will be this coming Sunday at Valley Cemetery at 11:00 am with a celebration of her life following at Brickworks at 12:30 pm. Kelli died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. In her memory, Kelli’s family is running a campaign to make the island a safer place for all residents – They Continue Reading
Keith Entertains at Cheesecake Cafe
Written on May 1, 2017 at 1:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Keith Busha writes to let us know that he will be entertaining today from 5:00 to 6:00 at the grand opening celebration at the Cheesecake Cafe and Bakery. Here he is with more… I’m going to be playing at the Opening of the Cheesecake Cafe tonight. I play from 5-6. Also, there are free samples Continue Reading
Walking for the Salish Sea
Written on June 1, 2017 at 8:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liza Michaelson writes to say thanks and to recap her recent walk… Thanks for your support! Glenn, John, Gretchen and I returned today from our epic Walk 4 The Salish Sea. I want to thank all of you for your Generous support. Our San Juan Island team of 4 has raised well past our goal Continue Reading
Memorial Day Ceremony
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Memorial Day, Monday May 29th at 10:00 am, view the Traditional Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. The American Legion Post 163 commemorates the service men and women who have served the nation in various branches of the military with this authentic small town parade and ceremony. Sponsored by American Legion Post 163.
Name That Mouse
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ruth Offen of WaterWorks Gallery is wondering if you have any name ideas for this mouse… This week Randy Hudson, Georgia Gerber’s husband was on the island to install this giant mouse measuring 40 x 20 x 25. He’s quite the looker. I’m thinking she needs a name. Any ideas? Email your suggestions to [email protected]
Lili Light’s Art Show Opening
Written on May 27, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lili Light will be having an art show, at the Salty Fox CAFE (opposite ferry landing) Thursday, June 1st at 2pm Artwork will be displayed through June Artist Statement: “I love to layer my art. I use chalk and tissue paper, glue and oil pastels. My favorite color to use is blue. This work was Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced Tim Spaulding was the Animal Shelter’s Volunteer of the month for April. Tim has been a regular dog-walker and kennel assistant at the animal shelter for several months and has made many furry friends in the process! Thanks so much for your time and commitment to Continue Reading
Golf Scramble was a Success!
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, The May 21st, 11th Annual LEO Club Golf Scramble was another success! We wish to thank the local businesses that generously give to our annual Golf Scramble: Harbor Rentals and Saw Shop, Friday Harbor House & Bluff Restaurant, Williams Enterprises (gravel), Friday’s Crabhouse, The Cheesecake Café, Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar, China Continue Reading
Lily Honored in CTY Talent Search
Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Top students celebrated for academic excellence by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth BALTIMORE, Spring, 2017 — Lily Compton from Friday Harbor, Washington, was honored as one of the brightest young students in the world at a recent awards ceremony sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Lily, a participant in the Continue Reading
Farhad to Run for Mayor
Written on May 17, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Councilmember Farhad Ghatan announces candidacy for Mayor, Town of Friday Harbor After learning that current mayor Carrie Lacher would not be seeking another term, Town Councilmember Farhad Ghatan has decided to run for the office of Mayor of Friday Harbor. “Since joining the Council four years ago I have been privileged to serve under such Continue Reading
Island Senior: Who were the Mullises?
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Story by Peggy Sue McRae… There is a plaque on the outside of the Mullis Center that reads, This land is a gift to the seniors of San Juan Island to honor the memory of our grandparents George and Emma Mullis and our parents Frank and Belle Mullis – from Ina Mullis Gustin, James and Continue Reading
Retirement Party for Nancy
Written on May 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust is hosting a retirement party for Nancy DeVaux at the San Juan Island Grange Hall on Thursday, May 25th from 5pm to 7:00pm. Come help us celebrate Nancy’s 12 years of success in developing permanently affordable homes on our island. The event is a potluck, so please bring a Continue Reading
Tim Seifert to Leave SJPT
Written on May 13, 2017 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Long-Time Leader of San Juan Preservation Trust to Step Down Search for Successor is Underway The San Juan Preservation Trust today announced that Tim Seifert, who has served as the organization’s Executive Director for 15 years, has informed the Preservation Trust’s board of trustees that it is time to identify his successor. Accordingly, the board Continue Reading
Boyd Pratt book Launch at the Grange
Written on May 12, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you ever wondered how lime is made from limestone? Or gazed in wonder at the lime kilns scattered across our islands? Why, for that matter, is our State Park called Lime Kiln? Local architectural historian Boyd C. Pratt’s new book Lime: Quarrying and Limemaking in the San Juan Islands tells all. Boyd will review Continue Reading
John Stimpson’s Meet and Greet Tour
Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
When you don’t see a familiar face around for several months, it sometimes means that person is off on a big adventure. In the case of John Stimpson, who retired as manager of Friday Harbor Marketplace about a year ago, it will be because he’s bicycling across the United States: Anacortes ferry terminal to Bar Continue Reading
SJI Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on May 10, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month for May is San Juan Transit. Owner Kraig Hansen offers a bit of background on how he and his wife came to the island… This will be my 4th year on the island and 4th year running San Juan Transit, Tours & Charters. Continue Reading
Kelli Marie Ashcraft
Written on May 3, 2017 at 11:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kelli Ashcraft’s graveside service will be this coming Sunday at Valley Cemetery at 11:00 am with a celebration of her life following at Brickworks at 12:30 pm. Kelli died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. In her memory, Kelli’s family is running a campaign to make the island a safer place for all residents – They Continue Reading
Keith Entertains at Cheesecake Cafe
Written on May 1, 2017 at 1:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Keith Busha writes to let us know that he will be entertaining today from 5:00 to 6:00 at the grand opening celebration at the Cheesecake Cafe and Bakery. Here he is with more… I’m going to be playing at the Opening of the Cheesecake Cafe tonight. I play from 5-6. Also, there are free samples Continue Reading