Mary Elizabeth Keith passed away on Sept. 26, 2009, in Bellingham, Wash. She was 64. Mary was born May 5, 1945, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Charles and Thelma Nanz. After graduating from Twin Falls High School, Mary attended Boise Junior College, now known as Boise State University. She married Doren Keith and they had a son, David.
I would like to voice my support of Carrie Lacher as mayor of the Town of Friday Harbor. Ms. Lacher has shown both professionalism and dedication as a current member of the Town Council. In her role on the Town Council and on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, she has established a solid understanding of issues affecting our community.
The recent letter from Jill Meyer was outrageous (“Not the kind of ‘Pennywatching’ to brag about,” Sept. 22 SanJuanJournal.com). Do we really need this personal nastiness in Friday Harbor?
Randy Martin, Skagit Valley College San Juan Center’s Elderhostel coordinator for the past 10 years, has been named director of San Juan Center. He succeeds Dr. Denise King, who left in August to become dean of arts and humanities at St. Charles Community College in Missouri.
William Troy Nash of Vancouver, Waah., died in an automobile accident on Sept. 25, 2009. Troy was born July 24, 1987 in Mount Vernon, Wash., and lived his early life in Friday Harbor. His family moved to Vancouver, Wash., where Troy attended his later school years and earned his GED diploma. His earlier years were involved in sports and motorcycle racing, and he remained a sports enthusiast.
The Western Prince, a Friday Harbor-based whale-watch vessel, is reportedly taking on water in Cattle Pass. Twenty people are expected to be evacuated from the vessel. The Friday Harbor Fire Boat Confidence was en route to the scene at about 1:15 p.m. Reporter Scott Rasmussen and a correspondent are headed to the scene. More details will be posted as received.
Marty Ahart is the new director of the Community Garden, just off San Juan Valley Road, sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She succeeds Bequin Lapwing, who began “The Garden” and facilitated its first growing season. Lapwing will remain on the task force working on the garden.
Carroll Lloyd Weeks of Lopez Island passed away quietly on Sept. 3, 2009 at Life Care Center in Mount Vernon, Wash. He was 79. He was born on June 9, 1930 on Lopez Island, the son of Lloyd and Wilma (Powers) Weeks.
San Juan Golf and Country Club pro Darren Black tied for 11th in the Northwest Open Invitational, played at par 72 Meadow Springs Country Club in Richland Sept. 19-23. PGA professional Mike Schoner of Lakeview Golf and Country Club in Soap Lake won the 105th annual tournament in a playoff against professional Brandon Kearney of Bend Golf and Country Club. Both shot a three-day total of 208 — 8 under par — after 54 holes which forced the playoff.
Memorial service for Mary Keith is Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Keith died Saturday, 2 p.m. after a long illness. She was 64. She is survived by her son, David.
Memorial service for Mary Keith is Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Keith died Saturday, 2 p.m. after a long illness. She was 64. She is survived by her son, David.
Uninhabited Jack Island lies off the northeast stretch of Guemes. With no more than 19 acres of beach and forest, it is not a dominating place. However, in the eyes of the San Juan Preservation Trust, every little bit counts. Which is why two boats carrying four staff members and five volunteers motored to the island’s beach. Their purpose? To clear invasive species, like ivy and English laurel, from choking Jack’s native trees. No parcel of land is too small to merit the trust’s attention.
The Nooksack Valley Pioneers came to Friday Harbor not only to play football, but to set some records as well. The Pioneers overran the Wolverines 49-6.
