Archives of "Highlight on History"

What do funerals, ice cream, and pizza all have in common? The answer is they all preside in... (read more)

Lawrence Kelly, also known as Smuggler Kelly “King of the Smugglers” was my .... (read more)

While the Browne family has owned Browne Lumber since 1947, the business has been in existence since...(read more)

Most San Juan Islanders have heard of the remarkable Dr. Victor Capron. Many however may not realize the breadth of his contributions.... (read more)

San Juan Island’s First “Lady” Politician.....(read more)

The local group of native peoples most closely associated with the northwest side of the San Juan Islands was called the Mitchell Bay Group. They are affiliated with the Songhees and the Saanich of southeastern Vancouver Island.....(read more)

Even many longtime islanders have not heard of the Eureka Lime Kiln. Although it was one of the smaller lime mining operations in the islands, it was at one time a bustling enterprise with up to 30 employees.....(read more)

Mention the name Rodney Boddington and you’re sure to get a smile from anyone who lived on the island from the 30’s through the 50’s. Rodney was born in 1929 to Reginald and Ethel Boddington. He had a sister, Marian (who helped with this article-thanks!.) Rodney lost both of his eyes due to cancer specific to the eye, one at one year of age and the other at two years.....(read more)