Topic: People
Sherrie Willows
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sherrie Willows, 75, of Manchester, Washington, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Malvern, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Richard Stratton of Deland, Florida. Sherrie began her professional career as a Registered Nurse and worked in hospitals and clinics before Continue Reading
Letter from Frank Penwell
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag… Dear Editor, Many of you know that I am passionate about recycling and the need for siting of Essential Public Facilities. I can attest to the fact that over the last 4 years, Bob Jarman has been the only Council member to agree to meet with me on these two issues, Continue Reading
Aging with Confidence
Written on October 7, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two San Juan Islanders Featured in Seattle-Based Magazine Congratulations to Mark Gardner and Stephanie Prima. Their work is featured in the Fall 2016 edition of 3rd Act Magazine™: Aging with Confidence. Stephanie’s article on her mother’s Italian bread legacy will have your mouth watering, and Mark’s photography brings the kitchen bread-making session to life – Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands Seeks Cohort XIII
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 marks the 13th year of the Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) program, a local leadership training course that helps introduce islanders to the interconnecting “systems” that make up daily life throughout the county. During the sessions, participants meet with current leaders and professionals, discuss and interact over local issues, visit key locations throughout the Continue Reading
A Women’s Study Club Play or Halloween Fun?
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shaun Hubbard shares October’s monthly column from the SJ Historical Society… This photograph is labeled simply “Bill Rosler and friend dressed in women’s clothing.” That much we know, and the rest could use a little more explanation. The photograph is undated. It is known that Bill Rosler (1878-1968) is the man on the left. It Continue Reading
Business for Sale
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Right of Way Driving School is for sale. Owner Sam Leigh says it’s time for the school to “take it to the next level”, and that’s not something she is able to do. Sam opened the business in 2011 and has been training young San Juan Island drivers ever since, and has even spent a Continue Reading
Mary Earns CAPS Education Designation
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Haselow, Interior Designer and owner of Island Shades , is now one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying her as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and design home modifications to meet the unique needs of the older population, disabled Continue Reading
Letter from School Superintendent
Written on October 2, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members The fall season is here. School has been in session for a month and we are realizing the district’s new mission: To promote excellence, engaging every student, every day, through superior instruction, high expectations and academic content that is both challenging and individually relevant. I would like Continue Reading
Welcome Vic’s New Owners
Written on October 1, 2016 at 2:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As promised, here’s a bit more about the new owners at Vic’s Drive-In – Brian Carlson is a former island resident who worked at the courthouse from 2002 to 2007. He has 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry mostly as Resort Manager for a number of different companies. He and Theresa owned a Continue Reading
Clay Therapy
Written on October 1, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Shannon Dean I signed up for a Clay Therapy session with local artist Lauren Jawer at her Belle Terre Ceramics Studio, and before it started I met with her to ask more about it so I could share it with you. I had seen her flyer in town and it seemed like a good Continue Reading
Beautifying the Town
Written on September 30, 2016 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deborah Neff shares this note about volunteers doing good things last Saturday… Last Saturday a group of community volunteers participated in United Way San Juan County’s annual Day of Caring in Friday Harbor by helping to beautify the town. The work party pulled weeds at the Mullis Center and the Elementary School, planted trees by Continue Reading
Seafood Competition Winner
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vinny’s Ristorante has a Sous Chef named Gerren Allen who has a big deal coming up soon. He’s been all over the country in his career with many different food and cooking related achievements under his belt. He was a semi-finalist on Hell’s Kitchen in 2009 (and would have been on the nationally televised competition Continue Reading
APSFH Volunteers of the Month
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Jessica Palmer and Gail Mancarti are the Volunteers of The Month for September. Jessica and Gail are frequent visitors to the animal shelter, where they donate many hours of their time helping with laundry, cleaning, pet care and best of all – organization! Continue Reading
Vic’s Restaurant Changing Owners
Written on September 29, 2016 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
After 17 years of operating Vic’s Drive In Restaurant, owners Kevin Widmayer and Linda Jensen have sold the business. New owners Brian and Theresa Carlson will take over on October 1st. But you can get a chance to meet the new owners and say goodbye to the old owners on Friday September 30 – they Continue Reading
Our Own SJI CC Thistle Slayers
Written on September 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Theresa Simendinger On two very hot days of July, Friday the 22nd and Tuesday the 26th, the San Juan Island Conservation Corps (SJICC) climbed up Young Hill to take down the thistle. The first crew of four kids with the CC of Middle School looked like the proverbial David against Goliath but as you Continue Reading
Women’s Fund Member Interview Q & A
Written on September 24, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Why are you a member of the Women’s Fund? “I like the idea of collectively funding local charities that interest me. It’s easy to belong, there are no meetings, and no expectations outside of a $100 membership fee. Every member, regardless of whether she gives $100 or $1000 gets a vote; one woman, one vote. Continue Reading
Sherrie Willows
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sherrie Willows, 75, of Manchester, Washington, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Malvern, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Richard Stratton of Deland, Florida. Sherrie began her professional career as a Registered Nurse and worked in hospitals and clinics before Continue Reading
Letter from Frank Penwell
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag… Dear Editor, Many of you know that I am passionate about recycling and the need for siting of Essential Public Facilities. I can attest to the fact that over the last 4 years, Bob Jarman has been the only Council member to agree to meet with me on these two issues, Continue Reading
Aging with Confidence
Written on October 7, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two San Juan Islanders Featured in Seattle-Based Magazine Congratulations to Mark Gardner and Stephanie Prima. Their work is featured in the Fall 2016 edition of 3rd Act Magazine™: Aging with Confidence. Stephanie’s article on her mother’s Italian bread legacy will have your mouth watering, and Mark’s photography brings the kitchen bread-making session to life – Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands Seeks Cohort XIII
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
2017 marks the 13th year of the Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) program, a local leadership training course that helps introduce islanders to the interconnecting “systems” that make up daily life throughout the county. During the sessions, participants meet with current leaders and professionals, discuss and interact over local issues, visit key locations throughout the Continue Reading
A Women’s Study Club Play or Halloween Fun?
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shaun Hubbard shares October’s monthly column from the SJ Historical Society… This photograph is labeled simply “Bill Rosler and friend dressed in women’s clothing.” That much we know, and the rest could use a little more explanation. The photograph is undated. It is known that Bill Rosler (1878-1968) is the man on the left. It Continue Reading
Business for Sale
Written on October 5, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Right of Way Driving School is for sale. Owner Sam Leigh says it’s time for the school to “take it to the next level”, and that’s not something she is able to do. Sam opened the business in 2011 and has been training young San Juan Island drivers ever since, and has even spent a Continue Reading
Mary Earns CAPS Education Designation
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Haselow, Interior Designer and owner of Island Shades , is now one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying her as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist with the skills and knowledge necessary to plan and design home modifications to meet the unique needs of the older population, disabled Continue Reading
Letter from School Superintendent
Written on October 2, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members The fall season is here. School has been in session for a month and we are realizing the district’s new mission: To promote excellence, engaging every student, every day, through superior instruction, high expectations and academic content that is both challenging and individually relevant. I would like Continue Reading
Welcome Vic’s New Owners
Written on October 1, 2016 at 2:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As promised, here’s a bit more about the new owners at Vic’s Drive-In – Brian Carlson is a former island resident who worked at the courthouse from 2002 to 2007. He has 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry mostly as Resort Manager for a number of different companies. He and Theresa owned a Continue Reading
Clay Therapy
Written on October 1, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Shannon Dean I signed up for a Clay Therapy session with local artist Lauren Jawer at her Belle Terre Ceramics Studio, and before it started I met with her to ask more about it so I could share it with you. I had seen her flyer in town and it seemed like a good Continue Reading
Beautifying the Town
Written on September 30, 2016 at 9:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deborah Neff shares this note about volunteers doing good things last Saturday… Last Saturday a group of community volunteers participated in United Way San Juan County’s annual Day of Caring in Friday Harbor by helping to beautify the town. The work party pulled weeds at the Mullis Center and the Elementary School, planted trees by Continue Reading
Seafood Competition Winner
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vinny’s Ristorante has a Sous Chef named Gerren Allen who has a big deal coming up soon. He’s been all over the country in his career with many different food and cooking related achievements under his belt. He was a semi-finalist on Hell’s Kitchen in 2009 (and would have been on the nationally televised competition Continue Reading
APSFH Volunteers of the Month
Written on September 30, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Jessica Palmer and Gail Mancarti are the Volunteers of The Month for September. Jessica and Gail are frequent visitors to the animal shelter, where they donate many hours of their time helping with laundry, cleaning, pet care and best of all – organization! Continue Reading
Vic’s Restaurant Changing Owners
Written on September 29, 2016 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
After 17 years of operating Vic’s Drive In Restaurant, owners Kevin Widmayer and Linda Jensen have sold the business. New owners Brian and Theresa Carlson will take over on October 1st. But you can get a chance to meet the new owners and say goodbye to the old owners on Friday September 30 – they Continue Reading
Our Own SJI CC Thistle Slayers
Written on September 28, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
by Theresa Simendinger On two very hot days of July, Friday the 22nd and Tuesday the 26th, the San Juan Island Conservation Corps (SJICC) climbed up Young Hill to take down the thistle. The first crew of four kids with the CC of Middle School looked like the proverbial David against Goliath but as you Continue Reading
Women’s Fund Member Interview Q & A
Written on September 24, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Why are you a member of the Women’s Fund? “I like the idea of collectively funding local charities that interest me. It’s easy to belong, there are no meetings, and no expectations outside of a $100 membership fee. Every member, regardless of whether she gives $100 or $1000 gets a vote; one woman, one vote. Continue Reading