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Tim Dustrude

Just another part-timer - Part time photographer at ThisIsOurTown.com and Dustrude.com, part time graphic artist, part time blogger at Occasionally a New Photo . And now... full time editor at The San Juan Update.

Recent Posts by Tim

Real Estate News

November 3, 2021 at 5:48 am

This is the November 1st Real Estate Market Snap Shot for San Juan Island.  The information was provided by the Simonson and Zambrovitz Team that work at Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands.

It’s Audition Time

November 3, 2021 at 5:45 am

Auditions for San Juan Community Theatre’s Winter Play The Curious Savage on Saturday, November 13th  San Juan Community Theatre is ecstatic to announce our winter play: The Curious Savage, which will run from February 18 – March 6, 2022. A classic gem of a show, The Curious Savage by John Patrick fits in beautifully with our 2021-22 Season, “A Season of Kindness”.  The protagonist of the play, Mrs.  Continue Reading

Letter from Victoria

November 3, 2021 at 5:44 am

In the SJ Update mailbag this morning there is this letter to you from Victoria Compton… Dear Island Neighbors, Thank you infinitely for your words of encouragement, your advice, and for sharing your thoughts about our island’s Port during my campaign. I was so proud and humbled to be able to carry your hopes for  Continue Reading

SJI Fire & Rescue is Seeking Volunteers

November 3, 2021 at 5:38 am

Become a Volunteer Emergency Responder with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) is seeking volunteers to join our comprehensive emergency services agency, in a number of roles to serve our islands’ communities. Become part of an emergency services organization with a culture of teamwork and camaraderie, focused on  Continue Reading

Unexpected Success

November 2, 2021 at 5:44 am

Wolf Hollow shares this story of a Great Blue Heron they took care of in September… Our most notable patient in September was a Great Blue Heron. This adult heron arrived near the beginning of the month, thin and unable to fly. When we did an intake exam and took radiographs, we discovered that the  Continue Reading

Letter about Mullis Center Election

November 2, 2021 at 5:40 am

In today’s mailbag, Bonnie Sliger shares this with you… My name is Bonnie Sliger and I am running for a position on the Mullis Center District Committee.  If you are 60 and over or are disabled, and live in the San Juan District, please be sure to vote November 8th thru 11th at the Mullis  Continue Reading

Scarecrow Contest Winners

November 1, 2021 at 12:04 pm

The Friends of the Library and the Chamber of Commerce thank all the participants and voters! It was a close race among all of the creative scarecrows. It was so much fun to see them all and we can’t wait to see what the community comes up with for next year! 1st place Forrest Sprite  Continue Reading

Fall Colors

November 1, 2021 at 5:50 am

Shannon Dean shares this photo of fall colors on a beautiful last day of October here in Friday Harbor. Thanks for sharing Shannon!

SJCT Covid Policy

November 1, 2021 at 5:40 am

San Juan Community Theatre Updated Covid-19 Policy as of 10/28/2021: Rapid Tests Now Available  Mainstage performances return to San Juan Community Theatre with the first live musical production in two years – Mamma Mia! Running November 5 thru November 21, 2021. As we open our first major production since the beginning of the pandemic, safety is our highest  Continue Reading

In the Mailbag…

November 1, 2021 at 5:39 am

In the SJ Update mailbag today we have this letter from Alice Deane… Please be sure to vote in the very important upcoming election for District Committee members of the Mullis Senior Center. The true and correct information on what has become a very contentious election can be found at the Mullis Center website www.mulliscenter.org  Continue Reading

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