Topic: Around Here
Simply Wright
Written on July 10, 2016 at 4:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Carla Wright has just opened a design/consulting business. Here she is with the scoop… I am now providing design consultation for those needing help with restyling their home or business, closet attacks (my speciality) and personal shopping (targeting men who normally need help in this category). All things to help make your life easier and more enjoyable. Continue Reading
Summer Film Series at SJCT
Written on July 10, 2016 at 8:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, After last week’s “Amy”, the film series turns to a brighter side next Tuesday with the showing of “Heart of a Dog”. We hope to see all of you at the Community Theatre Tuesday at 7:30 pm – and bring a friend. If you haven’t already purchased one, punch cards are available Continue Reading
2016 Fair Update
Written on July 8, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fair is getting near, about 40 days away! Planning is well underway with vendors, entertainers, and exhibitors all excited to showcase at the Fairgrounds from August 17th through the 20th (Wednesday-Saturday). This year’s Fair theme is “Barn and Raised in the Islands” with beautiful poster art by the talented Jill Bliss of San Juan Island. Continue Reading
They’re Moving In Already
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It seems it will be near the end of August before Downriggers Restaurant opens in their new location at Spring Street Landing, however there are 3 businesses downstairs that are open already and have been for about a week or so. San Juan Safaris / San Juan Outfitters is moved in and has added a coffee & snack Continue Reading
Ferry Tail LLC
Written on July 7, 2016 at 12:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just popped into the SJ Update mailbag today. Take a look… Hello San Juan Update, I thought you might be interested in FerryTail.com, our new website that allows owners of expiring ferry passes to post them online for sale. We were featured on the channel 7 Kiro news last week, and are on the front Continue Reading
Large Changes Begin with Small Actions
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
How can Islanders save 77 Million Gallons of Water this Year? By Lauren Platman, Friends of the San Juans With summer underway, some islanders are already feeling the heat – and the drought. Some wells are already being starved of fresh water, which makes the rainy autumn season seem a long way off. As climate Continue Reading
Waterline Replacement Project Construction Update
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Waterline Replacement Project Construction Update What to expect during the week of July 4th: Location(s) of work: Road still needs to be restored between the Water Treatment Plant on Wold Road and San Juan County Road. Pipeline installation will continue on San Juan County Road between Boyce and Valley Farms Road. Work Days/Hours: Continue Reading
Bait Shop Open
Written on July 6, 2016 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Fish & Chips bar in town. It’s that place next door to Haley’s on Spring Street. It’s called The Bait Shop and it’s owned by Bobby and Stacie Tangney – owners of Haley’s. They just opened about 3 weeks ago and had their official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2 weeks ago. It has an Continue Reading
Winning Parade Entries Announced
Written on July 6, 2016 at 12:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are the winners in various categories for this year’s parade: $600 Best Use of Theme, Float – winner Islanders Bank $400 Best Use of Theme, Non-Float – Building Blocks Preschool $300 Best Use of Theme, Children/Youth – Julie and Gianni, “Animals of American Camp” $300 Judges Special Choice – Cutthroat Pirates $200 Best Costumed Group Continue Reading
An Iconic Whale and a Film
Written on July 6, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for this month’s history column from the SJI Historical Museum… Before there was Free Willy… there was Namu, the Killer Whale. How many reading this today were involved in the production of that first film 50 years ago? The Journal reported that locations here included the Friday Harbor Cannery, Friday Harbor School (anyone Continue Reading
Fireworks
Written on July 4, 2016 at 11:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed it, here are some shots of the fireworks over Friday Harbor this July 4th. Click any thumbnail below to enlarge.
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on July 4, 2016 at 7:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well Fellow Film Buffs, The second week of our film series confirmed that there are a lot of people here who appreciate independent films. The audience of over 100 laughed out loud (LOL for your hipper folks) at “Meet the Patels”. We hope to see all of you at the Community Theatre this coming Tuesday Continue Reading
Board is Firm on 50 Cent Levy
Written on July 4, 2016 at 7:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Board is Firm on 50 Cent Levy On June 30th the San Juan County Public Hospital District board adopted a 2017 EMS Budget that affirmed that San Juan EMS must have 50 cents per $1000 in assessed property values to maintain core operations. Critics have advised voters to disapprove the 50 cent levy on the theory Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on July 4, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Friday Harbor! We are Spruce and Pine. If you think we’re cute, wait until you meet our brothers! There are six of us all together and we’re looking for our forever and ever homes. Our interests include, but are not limited to romping, wrestling, chasing toys and climbing on things. We’re also very big Continue Reading
When the Ferry Arrives in Friday Harbor
Written on July 3, 2016 at 10:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This was enough fun when it originally posted 3 years ago that it seemed like a good idea to post it again. Enjoy… 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 Continue Reading
Heart Sutra Workshop with Dr. Kurt J. Schwalbe
Written on June 28, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dr. Kurt J. Schwalbe will be giving an all day workshop Saturday July 9th on the Heart Sutra at Sakya Kachod Choling Buddhist retreat center at 865 Bullfrog Rd. (at the top of Mt Dallas) on San Juan Island from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm with a lunch break from noon – 2:00 pm. Lunch will Continue Reading
Simply Wright
Written on July 10, 2016 at 4:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Carla Wright has just opened a design/consulting business. Here she is with the scoop… I am now providing design consultation for those needing help with restyling their home or business, closet attacks (my speciality) and personal shopping (targeting men who normally need help in this category). All things to help make your life easier and more enjoyable. Continue Reading
Summer Film Series at SJCT
Written on July 10, 2016 at 8:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fellow Film Buffs, After last week’s “Amy”, the film series turns to a brighter side next Tuesday with the showing of “Heart of a Dog”. We hope to see all of you at the Community Theatre Tuesday at 7:30 pm – and bring a friend. If you haven’t already purchased one, punch cards are available Continue Reading
2016 Fair Update
Written on July 8, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fair is getting near, about 40 days away! Planning is well underway with vendors, entertainers, and exhibitors all excited to showcase at the Fairgrounds from August 17th through the 20th (Wednesday-Saturday). This year’s Fair theme is “Barn and Raised in the Islands” with beautiful poster art by the talented Jill Bliss of San Juan Island. Continue Reading
They’re Moving In Already
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It seems it will be near the end of August before Downriggers Restaurant opens in their new location at Spring Street Landing, however there are 3 businesses downstairs that are open already and have been for about a week or so. San Juan Safaris / San Juan Outfitters is moved in and has added a coffee & snack Continue Reading
Ferry Tail LLC
Written on July 7, 2016 at 12:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just popped into the SJ Update mailbag today. Take a look… Hello San Juan Update, I thought you might be interested in FerryTail.com, our new website that allows owners of expiring ferry passes to post them online for sale. We were featured on the channel 7 Kiro news last week, and are on the front Continue Reading
Large Changes Begin with Small Actions
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
How can Islanders save 77 Million Gallons of Water this Year? By Lauren Platman, Friends of the San Juans With summer underway, some islanders are already feeling the heat – and the drought. Some wells are already being starved of fresh water, which makes the rainy autumn season seem a long way off. As climate Continue Reading
Waterline Replacement Project Construction Update
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor Waterline Replacement Project Construction Update What to expect during the week of July 4th: Location(s) of work: Road still needs to be restored between the Water Treatment Plant on Wold Road and San Juan County Road. Pipeline installation will continue on San Juan County Road between Boyce and Valley Farms Road. Work Days/Hours: Continue Reading
Bait Shop Open
Written on July 6, 2016 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new Fish & Chips bar in town. It’s that place next door to Haley’s on Spring Street. It’s called The Bait Shop and it’s owned by Bobby and Stacie Tangney – owners of Haley’s. They just opened about 3 weeks ago and had their official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2 weeks ago. It has an Continue Reading
Winning Parade Entries Announced
Written on July 6, 2016 at 12:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are the winners in various categories for this year’s parade: $600 Best Use of Theme, Float – winner Islanders Bank $400 Best Use of Theme, Non-Float – Building Blocks Preschool $300 Best Use of Theme, Children/Youth – Julie and Gianni, “Animals of American Camp” $300 Judges Special Choice – Cutthroat Pirates $200 Best Costumed Group Continue Reading
An Iconic Whale and a Film
Written on July 6, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for this month’s history column from the SJI Historical Museum… Before there was Free Willy… there was Namu, the Killer Whale. How many reading this today were involved in the production of that first film 50 years ago? The Journal reported that locations here included the Friday Harbor Cannery, Friday Harbor School (anyone Continue Reading
Fireworks
Written on July 4, 2016 at 11:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed it, here are some shots of the fireworks over Friday Harbor this July 4th. Click any thumbnail below to enlarge.
SJCT Summer Film Series
Written on July 4, 2016 at 7:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well Fellow Film Buffs, The second week of our film series confirmed that there are a lot of people here who appreciate independent films. The audience of over 100 laughed out loud (LOL for your hipper folks) at “Meet the Patels”. We hope to see all of you at the Community Theatre this coming Tuesday Continue Reading
Board is Firm on 50 Cent Levy
Written on July 4, 2016 at 7:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
Board is Firm on 50 Cent Levy On June 30th the San Juan County Public Hospital District board adopted a 2017 EMS Budget that affirmed that San Juan EMS must have 50 cents per $1000 in assessed property values to maintain core operations. Critics have advised voters to disapprove the 50 cent levy on the theory Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on July 4, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Friday Harbor! We are Spruce and Pine. If you think we’re cute, wait until you meet our brothers! There are six of us all together and we’re looking for our forever and ever homes. Our interests include, but are not limited to romping, wrestling, chasing toys and climbing on things. We’re also very big Continue Reading
When the Ferry Arrives in Friday Harbor
Written on July 3, 2016 at 10:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This was enough fun when it originally posted 3 years ago that it seemed like a good idea to post it again. Enjoy… 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 Continue Reading
Heart Sutra Workshop with Dr. Kurt J. Schwalbe
Written on June 28, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dr. Kurt J. Schwalbe will be giving an all day workshop Saturday July 9th on the Heart Sutra at Sakya Kachod Choling Buddhist retreat center at 865 Bullfrog Rd. (at the top of Mt Dallas) on San Juan Island from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm with a lunch break from noon – 2:00 pm. Lunch will Continue Reading