Lifestyles - Journal of the San Juans

Friday Harbor Elementary School's 'Greeting Place': The evolution of a special place

When we first talked in September of creating a safer place for our kindergartners during "pick-up" times, Sharon Minke, our son's Kindergarten teacher, asked if there might be a way to honor the memory of those parents who have passed away while their children have attended Friday Harbor Elementary School. One of her students recently experienced such a loss. She thought of another family that she went through this — the Benz family.

Soroptimist St. Pat's gala grosses more than $15,000

Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor thanks the 160 people that attended the 11th annual St. Patrick’s Extravaganza on March 13 at the San Juan Island Yacht Club. The gracious audience enjoyed live music from Opa, the wit and charm of auctioneer (and Soroptimist) Farhad Ghatan, food from Becki Day of Vinny’s Ristorante, and the efforts of all the Soroptimist volunteers.

Garbage rate hike is top news story, World War II pilot is top feature story, in this week's Journal

An increase in garbage rates is the top news story, and a story about a local woman who was a World War II pilot is the top feature story, in this week's Journal of the San Juan Islands. The edition is available at newsstands late March 16, and will be in subscribers' mailboxes on March 17.

United Way of San Juan County raises $152,600; 2010 goal is $250,000

United Way of San Juan County announces that more than $152,600 was raised during its 2009 campaign. The money will help support 31 local programs providing essential services for individuals and families.

Drumbeats bring community spirit to San Juan Island | Multimedia

On Monday night, Friday Harbor Elementary School was filled with the sound of more than 300 drums, in an event sponsored by the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition.

Who can best replicate that kiss? Attend the Legion Auxuliary dinner March 20 and vote

It was the kiss seen round the world. A Life magazine photographer captured a Navy sailor kissing a woman on Times Square, a spontaneous celebratory response to the announcement that World War II had ended. American Legion Post 163 will remember that moment and honor World War II veterans with a special dinner and a contest to see who can best replicate that kiss.

Carleton Julius Johnson | Passages

Carl Johnson passed away March 5 in Parker, Ariz. He was 80. He was born and raised in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. He was the son of Julius and Edna Johnson, both early pioneers of San Juan. Carl attended Friday Harbor schools. His sister Marlene Crosby and his brother Edward Johnson still live on San Juan Island.

Joyce Christine Morrill Gaylard | Passages

Joyce Christine Morrill Gaylard, beloved mother and wife, went home to be with her Lord. Joyce "Tiss" was born to Calvin Clare Morrill and Betty Mae Blanchard-Tate on Nov. 11, 1948 in her maternal great-grandparents' home off of Sutton Road in Friday Harbor. She passed away March 6, 2010 after a long illness.

Bob Nichols is featured pilot at Friday Harbor Airport Aviation Museum

Islanders are invited to a reception at the Roy Franklin passenger terminal at Friday Harbor Airport on March 27, 4-5 p.m. The occasion is the annual update of the San Juan Aviation Museum, which is honoring Bob Nichols as its featured pilot this year.