Topic: People
Teresa Smith, Featured Artist in SJI Artists’ Studio Tour
Written on June 3, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Teresa Smith will be one of the 51 featured artists opening their studios for visitors to view at this year’s San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. On the tour, visitors will learn more about what the artists surround themselves with and where their art is created. It allows art collectors and buyers to purchase pieces Continue Reading
Whale Museum Mural is Coming Along
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artist Lindsay Carron is making good progress on the mural painting on the side of the Whale Museum building. When finished, the mural will depict three orcas chasing salmon following forage fish through a bull kelp forest. All who see the mural will know that the Whale Museum not only cares for their building, but are stewards of Continue Reading
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor on World Oceans Day! Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to invite you to dive in with empowering environmental speaker Annie Crawley and her team on June 8th, World Oceans Day, as they connect with the students for Ocean Annie’s 100 schools 100 days: Our Ocean & You campaign. Continue Reading
Author Event: David Neiwert
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are excited to present author David Neiwert on Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 pm at the Library. Neiwert will talk about his book, Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us, just released in paperback. If you’ve seen the documentary Blackfish and have followed Continue Reading
From the Mailbag…
Written on May 26, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Michelle Loftus writes in to share this news with you… Judah Finney Elected as Delegate to National Republican Convention Judah Finney, San Juan County Republican State Committee Man, was elected as an Alternate Delegate to the National Republican Convention in Cleveland, Ohio this upcoming July. Judah, raised on San Juan Island, has represented San County Continue Reading
Goodbye Rachel!
Written on May 24, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Monday morning the County Council recognized Rachel Dietzman, County Engineer, upon the occasion of her retirement.
Retired Opalco Director Bob Myhr Receives Public Power Award
Written on May 24, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the 2016 Annual Membership Meeting of the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA), Bob Myhr was presented with the NWPPA Life Member Award. Myhr retired from the OPALCO Board of Directors in 2015 after nearly 30 years of service. Myhr was an advocate for safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity; energy efficiency and conservation; local generation of Continue Reading
Infinite Body Joyful Joints™ class gains popularity!
Written on May 23, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stephanie Prima reports that due to increased attendance, her Infinite Body Joyful Joints™ class has moved to a larger location. It’s now in the Community Room at Skagit College, Mondays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm. The class has become so popular because the gentle, flowing movements of this unique class are simple to learn but deceptively powerful on Continue Reading
Braids
Written on May 17, 2016 at 8:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Always ready sharp eyed roving SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard caught this group while they paid a visit to the Spike Africa last Thursday. It’s called, “Braids.” Thanks for sharing Aaron!
Chamber Member of the Month
Written on May 17, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Featured Chamber Member of the Month is the Office Center NW Inc. (dba Office Supplies PLUS!) Roy & Anne Clauson purchased the office supply store in 2011. It has been serving the island at different Friday Harbor locations for over 30 years. They have expanded the office supply business, adding balloons, party supplies, professional Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Resort and Volunteers Rock the RH Trail System
Written on May 16, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
A dedicated group of volunteers has been maintaining the Roche Harbor trails for 11 years, with strong support from Roche Harbor Resort. The old logging roads and more recently built single-track paths through the woods are faithfully tended by more than a dozen neighbors. In 2015, as an example, the group logged 407 hours of Continue Reading
Lea Mizuta
Written on May 16, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lea was born in Hawaii and loved the islands, sailing, warm weather, friends, family, travel, dancing, laughing, music and sharing food. She loved using her hands, especially woodworking, cooking, gardening, healing touch and Hula. She was a deeply spiritual person and a seeker all her life. Lea loved warm weather so she could wear as Continue Reading
More Heart Healing…
Written on May 16, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deb Langhans has these thoughts to share with you… Do you know any healthy person who likes pain? Most people I know, myself included, try their hardest to distance themselves from suffering in all its forms– physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. Our coping strategies can include addiction, denial, numbness, suppression, hostility, rage, conformity, relentless busyness & achievement–the Continue Reading
County Auditor of the Year
Written on May 16, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard some good news from the County… Congratulations to San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley, who received the honor of “County Auditor of the Year” at the Washington State Association of County Auditors annual meeting. Milene was presented with this prestigious award by Secretary of State Kim Wyman. Congratulations Milene!
May Chamber Chat
Written on May 14, 2016 at 7:19 am, by Update Staff
It’s time again for Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Here comes summer. Are you ready? Be sure to let the Chamber of Commerce know if you have any events or specials that you would like us to promote for the quickly approaching visitor season. Also, Continue Reading
What You Don’t Want To Do
Written on May 13, 2016 at 3:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Arts Commission announces poetry contest winner. The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce William J. Weissinger as the winner of the Sunken Park poetry contest sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. His poem “What You Don’t Want To Do” was selected from 13 poems submitted by 10 San Continue Reading
Teresa Smith, Featured Artist in SJI Artists’ Studio Tour
Written on June 3, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Teresa Smith will be one of the 51 featured artists opening their studios for visitors to view at this year’s San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. On the tour, visitors will learn more about what the artists surround themselves with and where their art is created. It allows art collectors and buyers to purchase pieces Continue Reading
Whale Museum Mural is Coming Along
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artist Lindsay Carron is making good progress on the mural painting on the side of the Whale Museum building. When finished, the mural will depict three orcas chasing salmon following forage fish through a bull kelp forest. All who see the mural will know that the Whale Museum not only cares for their building, but are stewards of Continue Reading
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor on World Oceans Day! Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to invite you to dive in with empowering environmental speaker Annie Crawley and her team on June 8th, World Oceans Day, as they connect with the students for Ocean Annie’s 100 schools 100 days: Our Ocean & You campaign. Continue Reading
Author Event: David Neiwert
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are excited to present author David Neiwert on Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 pm at the Library. Neiwert will talk about his book, Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us, just released in paperback. If you’ve seen the documentary Blackfish and have followed Continue Reading
From the Mailbag…
Written on May 26, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Michelle Loftus writes in to share this news with you… Judah Finney Elected as Delegate to National Republican Convention Judah Finney, San Juan County Republican State Committee Man, was elected as an Alternate Delegate to the National Republican Convention in Cleveland, Ohio this upcoming July. Judah, raised on San Juan Island, has represented San County Continue Reading
Goodbye Rachel!
Written on May 24, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Monday morning the County Council recognized Rachel Dietzman, County Engineer, upon the occasion of her retirement.
Retired Opalco Director Bob Myhr Receives Public Power Award
Written on May 24, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the 2016 Annual Membership Meeting of the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA), Bob Myhr was presented with the NWPPA Life Member Award. Myhr retired from the OPALCO Board of Directors in 2015 after nearly 30 years of service. Myhr was an advocate for safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity; energy efficiency and conservation; local generation of Continue Reading
Infinite Body Joyful Joints™ class gains popularity!
Written on May 23, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stephanie Prima reports that due to increased attendance, her Infinite Body Joyful Joints™ class has moved to a larger location. It’s now in the Community Room at Skagit College, Mondays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm. The class has become so popular because the gentle, flowing movements of this unique class are simple to learn but deceptively powerful on Continue Reading
Braids
Written on May 17, 2016 at 8:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Always ready sharp eyed roving SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard caught this group while they paid a visit to the Spike Africa last Thursday. It’s called, “Braids.” Thanks for sharing Aaron!
Chamber Member of the Month
Written on May 17, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Featured Chamber Member of the Month is the Office Center NW Inc. (dba Office Supplies PLUS!) Roy & Anne Clauson purchased the office supply store in 2011. It has been serving the island at different Friday Harbor locations for over 30 years. They have expanded the office supply business, adding balloons, party supplies, professional Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Resort and Volunteers Rock the RH Trail System
Written on May 16, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
A dedicated group of volunteers has been maintaining the Roche Harbor trails for 11 years, with strong support from Roche Harbor Resort. The old logging roads and more recently built single-track paths through the woods are faithfully tended by more than a dozen neighbors. In 2015, as an example, the group logged 407 hours of Continue Reading
Lea Mizuta
Written on May 16, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lea was born in Hawaii and loved the islands, sailing, warm weather, friends, family, travel, dancing, laughing, music and sharing food. She loved using her hands, especially woodworking, cooking, gardening, healing touch and Hula. She was a deeply spiritual person and a seeker all her life. Lea loved warm weather so she could wear as Continue Reading
More Heart Healing…
Written on May 16, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deb Langhans has these thoughts to share with you… Do you know any healthy person who likes pain? Most people I know, myself included, try their hardest to distance themselves from suffering in all its forms– physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. Our coping strategies can include addiction, denial, numbness, suppression, hostility, rage, conformity, relentless busyness & achievement–the Continue Reading
County Auditor of the Year
Written on May 16, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard some good news from the County… Congratulations to San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley, who received the honor of “County Auditor of the Year” at the Washington State Association of County Auditors annual meeting. Milene was presented with this prestigious award by Secretary of State Kim Wyman. Congratulations Milene!
May Chamber Chat
Written on May 14, 2016 at 7:19 am, by Update Staff
It’s time again for Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Here comes summer. Are you ready? Be sure to let the Chamber of Commerce know if you have any events or specials that you would like us to promote for the quickly approaching visitor season. Also, Continue Reading
What You Don’t Want To Do
Written on May 13, 2016 at 3:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Arts Commission announces poetry contest winner. The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce William J. Weissinger as the winner of the Sunken Park poetry contest sponsored by the Friday Harbor Arts Commission. His poem “What You Don’t Want To Do” was selected from 13 poems submitted by 10 San Continue Reading