Lost Dog
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Has anyone seen this dog yet? “Skipper? Heeeeere Skipper! Where are you? Come on boy!”
Ferry Community Meetings Coming Up
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Talk to ferry system leaders at June community meetings SEATTLE – With the 2013-2015 transportation budget signed, Washington State Ferries is gearing up to head out to ferry-served communities to discuss the implications of the budget, as well as new vessel construction progress, ferry system performance measures, liquefied natural gas as a source of fuel, Continue Reading
Trail Work Volunteers Needed
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers are needed to help with construction of the loop trail being built at Peace Island Medical Center. The second work party will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am. This destination trail is also a spur off the Airport Trail section of the American Camp Trail. This project is being done by volunteer Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Help!
Written on June 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Jan at the Animal Shelter: Hey Tim, we have a bit of an emergency at the shelter…. We took in a couple of wild cats, and got em fixed. Need to find folks looking for barn cats ASAP…. Can you post something to see if anyone is looking for barn Continue Reading
This is Our Town: Oren and Peggy Combs
Written on June 5, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is only one place in Friday Harbor where you can take the whole family, most any time all year long, and enjoy different varieties of live music, have some dinner, some drinks, and do some dancing to live music. With the Rumor Mill, Oren and Peggy have created a great atmosphere for local music Continue Reading
ACT Trail Dedication Ceremony
Written on June 5, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Trails Committee celebrated the opening of its second long-distance trail on the island Saturday morning at the trailhead across from the baseball field on Spring Street. The new trail connects Friday Harbor with American Camp and is called the American Camp Trail (ACT). Maps are available in map boxes at both Continue Reading
Author Event at the Library
Written on June 5, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are co-sponsoring an evening with Northwest writer Laura Kelly Robb and her first novel, China Rock, on Sunday, June 9, 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library, 1010 Guard Street. China Rock is a coming-of-age novel set in the San Juan Islands during the Great Continue Reading
Island Things
Written on June 5, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Marrett of the S.J.I. Visitors’ Bureau says: We wanted to share this exciting news: “Island Secrets” filmed last year featuring Orcas Island and San Juan Island will air: Thursday, June 6, 2013 8 am Pacific Time (11:00 am Eastern Time) Travel Channel Enjoy the show! This is an example of the Visitors Bureau working Continue Reading
Confidence
Written on June 5, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue will participate in the Port of Friday Harbor’s celebration of National Marina Day this Saturday, June 8,2013, from 11:30 am to 1pm. The public will be invited on board to join the crew of the fire boat “Confidence” in operating the monitor, which is the apparatus that sprays water on Continue Reading
More Awards
Written on June 5, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard from Stephanie with Tucker House, Harrison House Suites and Coho Restaurant that they’ve won not one, but Three awards for service excellence. Here she is with more: Our guests are giving us great reviews on TripAdvisor and it’s translated into Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence for all three of our businesses. We’re pretty Continue Reading
Upcoming Trails Closure
Written on June 5, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Construction is about to begin to replace the 1886 earthen dam at Briggs Lake on Roche Harbor Highlands, and during the six-month construction period the trails (really, logging roads) on the north side of the lake will be closed to recreational use. There will be trucks and other heavy equipment using these roads. Work is Continue Reading
Another Classic Beauty
Written on June 4, 2013 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a little glimpse of timeless beauty for your Tuesday morning. I saw Bill Cumming leaving the fuel dock the other day at the helm of one of the prettiest boats in the harbor, and I had to snap some photos of her. He saw me taking photos and turned a wide 360 so I Continue Reading
House of Jerky
Written on June 4, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m probably starting to sound like a broken record here with the “There’s a New Business in Town” thing, but they just keep on showing up. This time it’s the House of Jerky, down the hall on the left in “Jeri’s Mall”. You know, the building where the San Juan Hot Shop is… That’s new Continue Reading
Book Talk and Slideshow
Written on June 4, 2013 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Boaters, kayakers, sailors, and those enthralled with coastal British Columbia make sure to cruise along with Jim and Betty Wright to Princess Louisa Inlet at Griffin Bay Bookstore, Saturday night, June 8, 7:00 pm. Betty will present slides and her book, Adventuring to Princess Louisa Inlet, the stories of their many trips to British Columbia’s Continue Reading
Last Community Dinner of the Year Tomorrow
Written on June 4, 2013 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro from the High School’s Food for Thought program has this message for you: Well, this year blew by! We are approaching our LAST Community Dinner of the school year Wednesday. This menu is a favorite! Chef Andy is serving HOUSE-SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS!!! Wooohooo! It’s an open house at the High School with Continue Reading
Glimpse of the Great Land
Written on June 3, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street Middle School invites you to attend their performance of Glimpse of the Great Land A play for 23 voices, student written and performed Created from the names of real 19th century children who passed through Ellis Island alone. San Juan Community Theatre, Tuesday June 4th, 7:00 p.m. Before Ellis Island opened, eight million Continue Reading
I Want You!
Written on June 3, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
They have a lot of cute cuddly kitties to choose from over at the Shelter. Now’s the time to go pick out just the right one to take home with you! Or two. They’re easier if you have two – they hang out and play together. Give them a call at 378-2158. See more photos here…
Saturday Market Takes Its Toll
Written on June 3, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jahmira here had had quite enough of the busy market and needed to take a nap on mom’s shoulder. That would be Kristen. They were visiting our small town, all the way from their small town of Mendocino, California.
When the Ferry Arrives in Friday Harbor
Written on June 2, 2013 at 12:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is what happens on Front Street when the ferries come and go. A production of Dustrude Photography done for the San Juan Update. Three days of shooting from many different angles and three different ferries coming and going. A little music from Freeplaymusic.com, some editing in Adobe Premiere and and it’s ready for prime Continue Reading
Artists’ Studio Tour is Today and Tomorrow
Written on June 1, 2013 at 3:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder for everyone to come out and enjoy the San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour this weekend, June 1-2, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. 15 studios, 41 artists! Maps can be found at any studio and various places in town including Island Studios and the Chamber of Commerce.