Topic: People
FallAbundance
Written on September 23, 2016 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vonnie Harold shares this letter about the fun time the garden club had at the plant sale at the aboretum in Seattle… Plant sale at the UW Botanic Gardens Although an Arboretum Society was started in Seattle in 1930, it really began in 1935, when the Park Board of the City of Seattle and the Continue Reading
Williamson Elected Chairman of CBW
Written on September 22, 2016 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brad Williamson, President and CEO of Islanders Bank was elected Chairman of the Board of the Community Bankers of Washington (CBW) during the group’s annual meeting held September 16th in Vancouver WA. Mr. Williamson is President and CEO of Islanders Bank and also serves as a Trustee and Treasurer of the San Juan Community Theater and Continue Reading
The Mullis Center: San Juan Island Seniors Tradition of Volunteering
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Some of you may remember when island seniors used to gather at the old Grey Top Inn at the fairgrounds. With an active base of volunteer labor and local fundraising efforts, island seniors refurbished the old Home Economics building into what for a number of years provided a home for senior services and senior activities. Continue Reading
And if You Happen to be on Orcas…
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re Invited to a very special reading and signing event at Darvill’s on Orcas Island on September 22nd at 6:00pm. Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association Award Nominee Staff Favorite at Darvill’s , Powell’s & University Bookstores Please join William Stewart Sparrow and Inland Waters Press for a fun filled evening of storytelling and laughs at Darvill’s! This gripping memoir became an instant Continue Reading
CT Recycling Meeting
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, here’s an invitation from Frank Penwell… For those who have showed an interest or concern regarding CT recycling, there is an open meeting scheduled, and anyone can attend. I want to thank all of you for your interest in Community Treasures / CT Recycling. A lot of you have Continue Reading
Praying Mantis
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller shares this image he captured this weekend… Tim – My wife, Victoria, called excitedly to me to come the garden and bring my camera. What a surprise to to see the following insect. John PS – for those who are interested: Nikon Df, 105mm manual focus macro, spot meter, f5.6, handheld Continue Reading
Maria Elisa da Silva Costa
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Maria Elisa da Silva Costa was born on May 24, 1937. She died suddenly on July 24, 2016 while visiting her daughter in Brazil. A memorial service will be held at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, September 14, at 4 pm. Maria grew up in a distinguished Brazilian family (her grandfather, Continue Reading
New Faculty Members at San Juan Center
Written on September 11, 2016 at 9:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall Quarter at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College begins Monday, September 19th. The San Juan Center is pleased to welcome new faculty member, Jill McCabe Johnson. Jill will be teaching English Composition and writing courses. She is the author of two poetry collections, Diary of the One Swelling Sea, winner of a Continue Reading
Donations for the children in the Landfill Harmonic
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Larry Soll about a donation site set up regarding the Summer Film from last week… Fellow Film Buffs, Thanks to Bob Stavers, we now have a website that is collecting donations to the children in the Landfill Harmonic Orchestra. For those of you wishing to contribute to this cause, please visit this Continue Reading
In Remembrance of 9/11
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcment… Lest We Forget, the combined Emergency Services, elected officials, and veterans of San Juan Island will hold a short service in memory of all those who responded to the call that went out in New York City , Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania on the Continue Reading
Memorial Service
Written on September 8, 2016 at 1:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard there will be a memorial service for Sid Clark. It will be held Saturday, September 10th at 10:30 AM at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring Street.
Nancy DeVaux Retiring
Written on September 3, 2016 at 9:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy DeVaux announces her retirement from the San Juan Community Home Trust After 11 years of service as the Executive Director of the San Juan Community Home Trust, Nancy DeVaux has announced that she will retire on June 1, 2017. During her time with the Home Trust, Nancy led the organization through the new construction Continue Reading
Nicole Harling Cancer Fund
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Nikkie Harling is fighting cancer. She’s a 43 year old single mother of 2. You can donate to help them out financially through an account set up for her at Islander’s Bank or through this online GoFundMe Account.
Merri Ann’s SJI Lifestyle Tips
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another video in Merri Ann Simonson’s series of San Juan Islands Lifestyle Tips…
8.8k Run Results
Written on August 28, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has posted complete 8.8k Run results if you want to see them – They are at www.islandrec.org/events Also, in the photo above is 14-year-old overall winner Chauncey Cox (Right, with 2 medals), and 11-year-old Sam Cox, who took second in his age group.
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joan Byrne was a member of the first combined Town and District Structural Firefighter recruit class held in 2001. She was an active firefighter for ten years until she developed arthritis in her hands and felt that she was a safety hazard to her fellow fighters. So, she came out of the “hot zone” and Continue Reading
FallAbundance
Written on September 23, 2016 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vonnie Harold shares this letter about the fun time the garden club had at the plant sale at the aboretum in Seattle… Plant sale at the UW Botanic Gardens Although an Arboretum Society was started in Seattle in 1930, it really began in 1935, when the Park Board of the City of Seattle and the Continue Reading
Williamson Elected Chairman of CBW
Written on September 22, 2016 at 9:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brad Williamson, President and CEO of Islanders Bank was elected Chairman of the Board of the Community Bankers of Washington (CBW) during the group’s annual meeting held September 16th in Vancouver WA. Mr. Williamson is President and CEO of Islanders Bank and also serves as a Trustee and Treasurer of the San Juan Community Theater and Continue Reading
The Mullis Center: San Juan Island Seniors Tradition of Volunteering
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Some of you may remember when island seniors used to gather at the old Grey Top Inn at the fairgrounds. With an active base of volunteer labor and local fundraising efforts, island seniors refurbished the old Home Economics building into what for a number of years provided a home for senior services and senior activities. Continue Reading
And if You Happen to be on Orcas…
Written on September 19, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re Invited to a very special reading and signing event at Darvill’s on Orcas Island on September 22nd at 6:00pm. Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association Award Nominee Staff Favorite at Darvill’s , Powell’s & University Bookstores Please join William Stewart Sparrow and Inland Waters Press for a fun filled evening of storytelling and laughs at Darvill’s! This gripping memoir became an instant Continue Reading
CT Recycling Meeting
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, here’s an invitation from Frank Penwell… For those who have showed an interest or concern regarding CT recycling, there is an open meeting scheduled, and anyone can attend. I want to thank all of you for your interest in Community Treasures / CT Recycling. A lot of you have Continue Reading
Praying Mantis
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local photographer John Miller shares this image he captured this weekend… Tim – My wife, Victoria, called excitedly to me to come the garden and bring my camera. What a surprise to to see the following insect. John PS – for those who are interested: Nikon Df, 105mm manual focus macro, spot meter, f5.6, handheld Continue Reading
Maria Elisa da Silva Costa
Written on September 12, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Maria Elisa da Silva Costa was born on May 24, 1937. She died suddenly on July 24, 2016 while visiting her daughter in Brazil. A memorial service will be held at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, September 14, at 4 pm. Maria grew up in a distinguished Brazilian family (her grandfather, Continue Reading
New Faculty Members at San Juan Center
Written on September 11, 2016 at 9:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall Quarter at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College begins Monday, September 19th. The San Juan Center is pleased to welcome new faculty member, Jill McCabe Johnson. Jill will be teaching English Composition and writing courses. She is the author of two poetry collections, Diary of the One Swelling Sea, winner of a Continue Reading
Donations for the children in the Landfill Harmonic
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Larry Soll about a donation site set up regarding the Summer Film from last week… Fellow Film Buffs, Thanks to Bob Stavers, we now have a website that is collecting donations to the children in the Landfill Harmonic Orchestra. For those of you wishing to contribute to this cause, please visit this Continue Reading
In Remembrance of 9/11
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcment… Lest We Forget, the combined Emergency Services, elected officials, and veterans of San Juan Island will hold a short service in memory of all those who responded to the call that went out in New York City , Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania on the Continue Reading
Memorial Service
Written on September 8, 2016 at 1:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard there will be a memorial service for Sid Clark. It will be held Saturday, September 10th at 10:30 AM at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring Street.
Nancy DeVaux Retiring
Written on September 3, 2016 at 9:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy DeVaux announces her retirement from the San Juan Community Home Trust After 11 years of service as the Executive Director of the San Juan Community Home Trust, Nancy DeVaux has announced that she will retire on June 1, 2017. During her time with the Home Trust, Nancy led the organization through the new construction Continue Reading
Nicole Harling Cancer Fund
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Nikkie Harling is fighting cancer. She’s a 43 year old single mother of 2. You can donate to help them out financially through an account set up for her at Islander’s Bank or through this online GoFundMe Account.
Merri Ann’s SJI Lifestyle Tips
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another video in Merri Ann Simonson’s series of San Juan Islands Lifestyle Tips…
8.8k Run Results
Written on August 28, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has posted complete 8.8k Run results if you want to see them – They are at www.islandrec.org/events Also, in the photo above is 14-year-old overall winner Chauncey Cox (Right, with 2 medals), and 11-year-old Sam Cox, who took second in his age group.
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joan Byrne was a member of the first combined Town and District Structural Firefighter recruit class held in 2001. She was an active firefighter for ten years until she developed arthritis in her hands and felt that she was a safety hazard to her fellow fighters. So, she came out of the “hot zone” and Continue Reading