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Many milestones Frank and Sally Hudson of Friday Harbor had much to celebrate recently, and family members came from all over to join in. On Aug. 25, Frank celebrated his 90th birthday, followed by Sally’s 90th birthday on Oct. 26. As family gathered from off-island, the couple’s 62nd wedding anniversary was celebrated on Sept. 9. They were joined in the celebration by their children and grandchildren. Son Chip and granddaughters Amelia and Caroline came up from Portland, Ore. Daughter Jean and granddaughter Lily traveled from Milwaukee, Wis., and daughter Charlotte, her husband Chris and granddaughter Shelby came over from Bellingham. Shelby’s younger sister Madison, busy with classes at Washington State University,
missed the gathering. Frank’s brother Jack, also an island resident, joined in the festivities, complete with barbecued salmon and two kinds of cake. Also appreciated was a quick visit from family friend and caregiver, Lynn Wilson. When asked how he felt about turning 90, Frank’s response was, “Just when did I get to be THAT old?” Frank and Sally retired to Friday Harbor in 1975, leaving the East Coast for the west, where small-town life and being close to open water were big factors in settling in the islands. They both have enjoyed being active members in the community, Frank as navigation/boating safety instructor and past commander of the Friday Harbor Power Squadron. Sally, first as secretary of the surveying firm of Krabbe &
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Frank and Sally Hudson celebrate No. 90
Starr, and later giving countless hours as a volunteer at the local library and the recycling center, and serving in many roles at the Presbyterian Church. They’ve both enjoyed many years as active boaters, and are enthusiastic tennis and badminton players.
New life around ‘The Corner’ Facing an economic slump in the construction industry, contractor Bobby Ross and his wife, Julie, have brought new life to the Corner Store Emporium, 1351 Cattle Point Road. Long a general store, the Corner Store has worn many hats, providing fodder and supplies to local farms, and at times providing a creative space for artists and craftsmen. The venerable building now travels full circle. Utilizing the entire space, The Rosses have created a warm and cozy store where they retail re-purposed
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creations, distribute the entire line of Chalk Paint Decorative Paint, and give workshops utilizing unique and simple techniques for the do-it-yourself minded. Discovering and refinishing furniture has long been a passion of Bobby’s. Though not sharing that passion for refurbishing old furniture and decorations, Julie remained open-minded as Bobby continued to bring home things she laughingly says “made her shudder.” Now Julie has discovered a paint company that complements Bobby’s business. She has arranged to represent Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan, a line of specialty
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The Rosses Corner Store Emporium, on Cattle Point Road.
paints for decorative art and home décor. The Rosses will have consistent hours throughout the store’s first winter, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Julie will host a free dem-
onstration, Sunday, Nov. 4. She will schedule workshops as well, sharing knowledge for paint projects to recapture a personal heirloom or personalize a found object, just in time for the holidays.
Jim Cumming: 1945 — 2012 Jim Cumming, born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada on Oct. 3, 1945, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 26, 2012.
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Friday Harbor, Wash., had been his hometown since 1976. His life was filled with great happiness on the day he and Judy were married on the day when his daughter Tracy was born, and again on the day that he gave Tracy’s hand in marriage to Kelby. His happiness then increased beyond measure on the days his grandsons Ty and Jack were born. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and also enjoyed competitive sports, coaching many of his daughter’s and grandsons’ teams. In December 2009, he bowled a perfect 300 game during league play, making him the first person to do so at Paradise Lanes in Friday Harbor, Wash. A service will be arranged
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Jim Cumming poses for a picture after his ‘perfect game’.
at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the organization that means the most to you. To share memories of Jim please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com. — Family of Jim Cumming