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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

Tuesday Night Summer Film Series

May 30, 2017 at 5:42 am

Fellow Film Buffs, Here is the complete line up of films for this year’s Tuesday Night Film Series at the Community Theatre: Date-Title-Rating Language-Buzz June 20 – 20th Century Women – R English – Oscar nominee, original screen play June 27, 2017 – Music of Strangers – PG-13 English – Critics Choice nominee, July 4  Continue Reading

Voting Equipment Testing

May 30, 2017 at 5:38 am

Vote counting equipment testing on June 8th at 10:00 a.m. The upcoming August 1, 2017 primary election will have voters in the San Juan Island School District deciding on school board directors. There are four candidates for SJI School Board Director #1, and three candidates for SJI School Board Director #2. The top two vote  Continue Reading

Bike for Sale

May 29, 2017 at 11:44 am

Trek Verve 3 Bicycle Enjoy the summer weather while you get that exercise you know you need. Get a great bike for a great price. This 2016 model is only one year old and it is all about comfort: Read more

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 29, 2017 at 5:59 am

On Memorial Day, Monday May 29th at 10:00 am, view the Traditional Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. The American Legion Post 163 commemorates the service men and women who have served the nation in various branches of the military with this authentic small town parade and ceremony. Sponsored by American Legion Post 163.

Name That Mouse

May 29, 2017 at 5:54 am

Ruth Offen of WaterWorks Gallery is wondering if you have any name ideas for this mouse… This week Randy Hudson, Georgia Gerber’s husband was on the island to install this giant mouse measuring 40 x 20 x 25. He’s quite the looker. I’m thinking she needs a name. Any ideas? Email your suggestions to [email protected]

Pet of the Week

May 29, 2017 at 5:49 am

Hi there. My name is Peanut. I got my name because just a few months ago when I was a kitten, I looked just like a peanut. True story. Now that I’m a teenager I look more like a sleek, handsome movie star cat, but everyone still calls me Peanut. What can I say? People  Continue Reading

Lili Light’s Art Show Opening

May 27, 2017 at 5:46 am

Lili Light will be having an art show, at the Salty Fox CAFE (opposite ferry landing) Thursday, June 1st at 2pm Artwork will be displayed through June Artist Statement: “I love to layer my art. I use chalk and tissue paper, glue and oil pastels. My favorite color to use is blue. This work was  Continue Reading

Thank You Friday Harbor!

May 27, 2017 at 5:40 am

Many many thanks to the Residents and City Council of the Town of Friday Harbor for the thoughtful and timely donation to Hospice of San Juan through the Harbor Life Ring program for the month of April. We celebrate our on-going presence in this wonderful community each and every day. Founded in 1984 by town  Continue Reading

Side Show People in Shenandoah

May 26, 2017 at 5:54 am

This year, Spring Street International School ​takes on the American Civil War, in Side Show People in Shenandoah – A Civil War Circus. 35 performers have built a musical play out of an actual telegram sent from Winchester Virginia to the New York Times, ​o​n October 14th, 1863, at 7:00 AM: Circus performers took last  Continue Reading

Grand Opening U.S. Customs Office at the Friday Harbor Airport

May 26, 2017 at 5:48 am

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 1st at 2:30pm to officially open the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office space at the Friday Harbor Airport. The celebration will be at the Roy Franklin Terminal, 800 Franklin Drive. This new office will provide the general aviation community and commercial airlines  Continue Reading

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