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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

Charity Trail Run

November 5, 2014 at 5:37 am

Here’s a note from a couple of FHHS Juniors in the Community Projects Class… Hello, we are Uma Hu and Robby Miller. We are attempting to put on a charity trail run to raise money for an orphanage located in Russia, from where Robby was originally adopted. This is for our Junior Community Project. We  Continue Reading

Griffin Bay Books Open House and Sale

November 5, 2014 at 5:34 am

Anniversary Open House on Saturday, November 8, 10:00 am — 6:00 pm 20% off on all books in the store On Saturday, November 8, 10:00 am—6:00 pm Griffin Bay Bookstore is celebrating 35 years of bookselling with the annual Open House and Sale. This annual sale with 20% off on all books on the shelves  Continue Reading

Wolverine Fall Playoff Update

November 5, 2014 at 5:28 am

Here’s FHHS Athletic Director Rod Turnbull with another Fall Playoff Update… Many exciting games were played last week in wolverine athletics. All had an impact on post season play for Friday Harbor. With these exciting games, we also learned some great news regarding two of our teams. Both our boys and girls soccer teams were  Continue Reading

County Board and Commission Vacancies

November 5, 2014 at 5:28 am

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

Through Her Eyes, Only

November 4, 2014 at 3:02 pm

Local Mother, Poet/Playwright, School Board member, Producer of Write Doe Bay and Blogger  Jennifer Beck Furber has been picked up by Huffington Post with her essay about the recent Marysville school shooting. Very thought provoking, and well written with a different angle than what most of the media these days does with an event such as this.  Continue Reading

5th Annual Resurrection Derby

November 4, 2014 at 5:44 am

Winter Blackmouth Derby to Offer $10,000 1st Place Prize The Fidalgo-San Juan Islands Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers is pleased to announce the dates for the 2014 Resurrection Derby, (Second stop in the 2015 Northwest Salmon Derby Series line-up) which will take place December 5th & 6th at the Port of Friday Harbor, San  Continue Reading

Gardening Workshop

November 4, 2014 at 5:39 am

Here’s an invitation to you from Kristina Bayas, WSU Master Gardener Program Coordinator… The Master Gardeners are inviting fellow gardeners to a free workshop this Saturday november 8th, from 12:00-2:00 at the demonstration garden next to the family resource center. We will be demonstrating how to divide up different kinds of perennial plants. Fall is  Continue Reading

Slow Boat to China with Carla Wright

November 4, 2014 at 5:34 am

Visit the San Juan Island Library for a travel slideshow and free talk. Hear about islander Carla Wright’s trip to China. Wanting to experience container ship travel, Carla Wright of San Juan Island left Southampton, UK and travelled to Shanghai, China. A journey of 55 days as the only female on board. Come and enjoy  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

November 4, 2014 at 5:33 am

You are not likely to meet a cat sweeter than Pumpkin! At somewhere between 7 and 10 years old, Pumpkin has spent the last several years as a stray living at what was The Cannery House Restaurant in town. A kind person who has been feeding her brought her to the shelter so she wouldn’t  Continue Reading

Get Started Using Computers

November 4, 2014 at 5:31 am

Come to Skagit Valley College for a free introductory class in using computers. The San Juan Island Library partners with Skagit Valley College to offer four workshops on using PC computers. Four consecutive Wednesdays in November at the College, taught by Library staff. The first session is for the novice: you’ll get comfortable with the  Continue Reading

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