Topic: People
Chamber Chat
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Chamber Chat for December, 2016 is written By Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that another full year has passed and the holiday season is upon us once again. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff certainly hope that all Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another of Merri Ann Simonson’s San Juan Island Lifestyle videos. This one offers tips on installing holiday lights and the marital discussion that accompanies them.
Certificate of Excellence Awards
Written on December 14, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce held their annual Certificate of Excellence Awards meeting and holiday social on Monday night. The certificate of excellence is awarded to chamber members who are recognized as a Chamber business member that excels in quality service and or/products, upholds the Island Friendly Spirit, practices the highest business ethics and Continue Reading
Give to a Neighbor in Need
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a request from Aaron… A New Computer to Finish My Book Hello, My name is Aaron D’Errico. I’m a Stan Lee Foundation Artist, indie comic book writer, Ability Advocate and fan of Marvel Comics legend, Stan Lee, working to live up to Stan’s encouraging words and altruistic actions after taking a writing workshop from Continue Reading
Reaching the Summit, Now the Real Work Begins
Written on December 12, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A group of local teens, their adult team advisors and chaperones made the annual trip to Yakima for the Washington State Prevention Summit. Our youth teams from San Juan Island are sponsored with grants through the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. Our teams are Rock Solid and H.O.T.S., Jr (Helping Out Teens Society at Friday Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on December 8, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Post San Juan is the Chamber’s Featured Member for the month of December. Here’s more about that from owners Jim and Pam Cromer… Pam & I first ventured to San Juan Island in mid-1990 when we were married at a bed & breakfast in Friday Harbor. We were both working for a major Home Center Continue Reading
Sam’s Books
Written on December 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag this morning, Emily Geyman shares this with you… Sam R. Buck II, who recently passed away, lived almost all of his 89 years on San Juan Island and wrote a trilogy of books which give a unique perspective of life in the islands from the 1920s to today. The Bucks Stopped Continue Reading
Salty Fox Coffee
Written on November 30, 2016 at 4:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Andrea Hampton is the new owner of the coffee shop down there by the ferry landing. It used to be Far North Cafe owned by Eric Bienenstock and The Doctor’s Office owned by Mary Nash before that. Andrea, who worked for Eric for about a year and half, and who you may also know from Continue Reading
Congratulations!
Written on November 30, 2016 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Addie Miller took first place and a $2000 prize in the Economic Development Council’s 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition for her women’s comfort clothing company, Tush & Bush. Kris Brown of Printonyx took second place and $1300 for an online printing-ordering business, tentatively named Isle Print (but don’t write that name in ink just yet). Third Continue Reading
No Place Like Home
Written on November 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Jim and Minnie Knych with this note to share with you… It is very satisfying to know that, in good times or bad times, easy times or hard times, there is no place we would rather be than Friday Harbor. For the past eighteen years, we have shared Continue Reading
New Physician for PIMC
Written on November 25, 2016 at 10:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family Medicine physician joins PeaceHealth Medical Group in Friday Harbor Shawn Vainio, MD, recently joined PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. He is available two weeks a month to provide clinical care to patients of all ages, as well as care to patients who are hospitalized. Dr. Vainio has provided Continue Reading
Morning on Mitchell Bay
Written on November 17, 2016 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Theresa Simendinger shares a beautiful photo of this morning at Mitchell Bay with a rainbow reflection. Thanks for sharing Theresa!
Great Veteran’s Day Ceremonies
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Ron Di Cristina with good things to say about Veteran’s Day Ceremonies at FHHS and FHES… A sincere congratulatory note of appreciation is in order for “Jobs Well Done!” Friday Harbor High & Elementary School students, staff, parents and friends all participated in wonderful pre-Veteran’s Day Ceremonies last Continue Reading
New Shoe Repair Business
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Members of the the SJI Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Carrie Lacher and Town Administrator Duncan Wilson welcomed Blaine Schmidt and his new shoe and leather repair business with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 15. Blaine opened the doors to Schmidt’s Shoe & Shine LLC in early October over in the Surina Continue Reading
Surf’s Up at Eagle Cove!
Written on November 14, 2016 at 9:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dan Burton shares this photo. Thanks Dan!
Bill Watson Says Thanks…
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag today… Dear Citizens, I want to thank all of the people who gave me encouragement and support during my campaign for San Juan County Council District 1. I consider myself fortunate to have had an opportunity to meet with and talk with so many fellow citizens of San Juan County Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Chamber Chat for December, 2016 is written By Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that another full year has passed and the holiday season is upon us once again. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Executive Director and staff certainly hope that all Continue Reading
Merri Ann’s Island Lifestyle Video Series
Written on December 15, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another of Merri Ann Simonson’s San Juan Island Lifestyle videos. This one offers tips on installing holiday lights and the marital discussion that accompanies them.
Certificate of Excellence Awards
Written on December 14, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce held their annual Certificate of Excellence Awards meeting and holiday social on Monday night. The certificate of excellence is awarded to chamber members who are recognized as a Chamber business member that excels in quality service and or/products, upholds the Island Friendly Spirit, practices the highest business ethics and Continue Reading
Give to a Neighbor in Need
Written on December 13, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a request from Aaron… A New Computer to Finish My Book Hello, My name is Aaron D’Errico. I’m a Stan Lee Foundation Artist, indie comic book writer, Ability Advocate and fan of Marvel Comics legend, Stan Lee, working to live up to Stan’s encouraging words and altruistic actions after taking a writing workshop from Continue Reading
Reaching the Summit, Now the Real Work Begins
Written on December 12, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A group of local teens, their adult team advisors and chaperones made the annual trip to Yakima for the Washington State Prevention Summit. Our youth teams from San Juan Island are sponsored with grants through the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. Our teams are Rock Solid and H.O.T.S., Jr (Helping Out Teens Society at Friday Continue Reading
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on December 8, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Post San Juan is the Chamber’s Featured Member for the month of December. Here’s more about that from owners Jim and Pam Cromer… Pam & I first ventured to San Juan Island in mid-1990 when we were married at a bed & breakfast in Friday Harbor. We were both working for a major Home Center Continue Reading
Sam’s Books
Written on December 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag this morning, Emily Geyman shares this with you… Sam R. Buck II, who recently passed away, lived almost all of his 89 years on San Juan Island and wrote a trilogy of books which give a unique perspective of life in the islands from the 1920s to today. The Bucks Stopped Continue Reading
Salty Fox Coffee
Written on November 30, 2016 at 4:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Andrea Hampton is the new owner of the coffee shop down there by the ferry landing. It used to be Far North Cafe owned by Eric Bienenstock and The Doctor’s Office owned by Mary Nash before that. Andrea, who worked for Eric for about a year and half, and who you may also know from Continue Reading
Congratulations!
Written on November 30, 2016 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Addie Miller took first place and a $2000 prize in the Economic Development Council’s 2nd Annual Business Plan Competition for her women’s comfort clothing company, Tush & Bush. Kris Brown of Printonyx took second place and $1300 for an online printing-ordering business, tentatively named Isle Print (but don’t write that name in ink just yet). Third Continue Reading
No Place Like Home
Written on November 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Jim and Minnie Knych with this note to share with you… It is very satisfying to know that, in good times or bad times, easy times or hard times, there is no place we would rather be than Friday Harbor. For the past eighteen years, we have shared Continue Reading
New Physician for PIMC
Written on November 25, 2016 at 10:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family Medicine physician joins PeaceHealth Medical Group in Friday Harbor Shawn Vainio, MD, recently joined PeaceHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. He is available two weeks a month to provide clinical care to patients of all ages, as well as care to patients who are hospitalized. Dr. Vainio has provided Continue Reading
Morning on Mitchell Bay
Written on November 17, 2016 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Theresa Simendinger shares a beautiful photo of this morning at Mitchell Bay with a rainbow reflection. Thanks for sharing Theresa!
Great Veteran’s Day Ceremonies
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Ron Di Cristina with good things to say about Veteran’s Day Ceremonies at FHHS and FHES… A sincere congratulatory note of appreciation is in order for “Jobs Well Done!” Friday Harbor High & Elementary School students, staff, parents and friends all participated in wonderful pre-Veteran’s Day Ceremonies last Continue Reading
New Shoe Repair Business
Written on November 15, 2016 at 2:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Members of the the SJI Chamber of Commerce along with Mayor Carrie Lacher and Town Administrator Duncan Wilson welcomed Blaine Schmidt and his new shoe and leather repair business with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 15. Blaine opened the doors to Schmidt’s Shoe & Shine LLC in early October over in the Surina Continue Reading
Surf’s Up at Eagle Cove!
Written on November 14, 2016 at 9:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dan Burton shares this photo. Thanks Dan!
Bill Watson Says Thanks…
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag today… Dear Citizens, I want to thank all of the people who gave me encouragement and support during my campaign for San Juan County Council District 1. I consider myself fortunate to have had an opportunity to meet with and talk with so many fellow citizens of San Juan County Continue Reading