Topic: Community
Flash Mob
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the flash mob at this year’s fair, don’t despair. Debbi Fincher has you covered with this note and video of the event. Here she is with more on that… I thought I’d share with you the little video from this year’s Flash Mob at the Fair – DANCE 4 HEALTH by Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joan Byrne was a member of the first combined Town and District Structural Firefighter recruit class held in 2001. She was an active firefighter for ten years until she developed arthritis in her hands and felt that she was a safety hazard to her fellow fighters. So, she came out of the “hot zone” and Continue Reading
Letter From Animal Protection Society
Written on August 21, 2016 at 2:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Last week during our county fair the temperature here on the island rose to well over 80 degrees several days in a row. Sadly, those of us working at the Animal Protection Society booth were notified on four separate occasions that people had parked their cars in the lots across the street from Continue Reading
Bees in the Backyard
Written on August 20, 2016 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych has another heads-up for you… It is going to be a sweet day at the fair on Saturday! In the Food Preservation Booth we have two very special guest speakers. At 1:30 PM Dr. Burke Gossom will talk about Backyard Bee Keeping. All sorts of fruit and vegetables are pollinated by honey bees, such Continue Reading
NPS Founder’s Day Event
Written on August 19, 2016 at 12:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Coast Salish Dedications during National Park Service Founder’s Day Event San Juan Island National Historical Park will host Washington Coast Salish Tribes and First Nations Thursday, August 25, 2016 during the National Park Service Founder’s Day celebration. Members of Lummi and Saanich nations will dedicate two canoes, two Salmon Story Boards and a Reef Net Captain Totem Pole to Continue Reading
Best of Show
Written on August 19, 2016 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych shares this report from the Fair… FRANCINE SHAW was the Best of Show winner at the Food Preservation booth in the San Juan County Fair. Her canned green beans won the prize! On Friday at the fair, there are two jam and jelly People’s Choice awards at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Also Continue Reading
Video Tips with Merri Ann
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another in her island lifestyle tips video series. This time it’s about going to Splash in Victoria.
A Flash Mob
Written on August 18, 2016 at 12:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition shares this heads-up with you… Hi FLASH MOB Fans, Dancers and/or Supporters! Our Rock Solid Youth of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition have done it again… A Flash Mob at the Fair! DANCE 4 HEALTH! We welcome you to join in, share the link with friends and Continue Reading
Photos of the Fair, Day One
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard was at the fair with camera in hand and has these photos to share from Day One at the Fair. Thank you Aaron!
Aladdin Starts Thursday
Written on August 17, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s summer musical theater camp finishes up this week with two spectacular evenings of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. THIS Thursday and Friday at 7:00 pm in the Whittier. Featuring some 38 island youth, ages 7-16, the musical is based on the iconic animated film and includes many of those favorite tunes you’ll be humming long Continue Reading
It’s Entry Day!
Written on August 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Today is the day! Get your entries in to the Fair!
Jessica Says Thanks!
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update, I wanted to share the news that our local community is going to be featured on a TV show. Last summer, I was contacted through my blog (http://jessicaoldwyn.blogspot.com) by Wayfarer Entertainment. They were producing “a documentary series about courageous people facing one of life’s most difficult challenges, a terminal illness,” and Continue Reading
A Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members This summer my family and friends visited San Juan Island. Their visit reminded me how important it is to nurture the genius and greatness in everyone. Every moment I spent with them, I learned something new, an acronym, a Spanish word, or how much smarter they are Continue Reading
I’m Back
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi everyone. I am back on task with the editing and operations at the SJ Update. Surgery was successful and I am on the mend. I want to give a great big Thank You to all of you who left comments with good wishes, healing thoughts, and prayers for my recovery – they were all Continue Reading
Press Release from Frank Penwell
Written on August 12, 2016 at 5:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s in the Update email bag this morning. Here’s a letter from Frank Penwell… CT has lost its lease and CT will be moving, or closing down over the next 6 months, because the property is going up for sale. For those who want more details: Press Release: The Penwell Trust is terminating Continue Reading
Foxhall Neighborhood Garage Sale
Written on July 21, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Like new electric range, Bissell carpet cleaning machine, deep Fiberglas bath tub, antique pump organ w/hutch, Christmas items, boating items (flares, dinghy fenders, line, etc.), men’s shoes (size 13 in good condition), women’s clothing, Tupperware, books, queen bed frame, queen headboard, sheets, towels, small furniture, movies, kids’ Keens and Bogs, bedding and miscellaneous interesting things. Continue Reading
Flash Mob
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you missed the flash mob at this year’s fair, don’t despair. Debbi Fincher has you covered with this note and video of the event. Here she is with more on that… I thought I’d share with you the little video from this year’s Flash Mob at the Fair – DANCE 4 HEALTH by Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joan Byrne was a member of the first combined Town and District Structural Firefighter recruit class held in 2001. She was an active firefighter for ten years until she developed arthritis in her hands and felt that she was a safety hazard to her fellow fighters. So, she came out of the “hot zone” and Continue Reading
Letter From Animal Protection Society
Written on August 21, 2016 at 2:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Last week during our county fair the temperature here on the island rose to well over 80 degrees several days in a row. Sadly, those of us working at the Animal Protection Society booth were notified on four separate occasions that people had parked their cars in the lots across the street from Continue Reading
Bees in the Backyard
Written on August 20, 2016 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych has another heads-up for you… It is going to be a sweet day at the fair on Saturday! In the Food Preservation Booth we have two very special guest speakers. At 1:30 PM Dr. Burke Gossom will talk about Backyard Bee Keeping. All sorts of fruit and vegetables are pollinated by honey bees, such Continue Reading
NPS Founder’s Day Event
Written on August 19, 2016 at 12:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Coast Salish Dedications during National Park Service Founder’s Day Event San Juan Island National Historical Park will host Washington Coast Salish Tribes and First Nations Thursday, August 25, 2016 during the National Park Service Founder’s Day celebration. Members of Lummi and Saanich nations will dedicate two canoes, two Salmon Story Boards and a Reef Net Captain Totem Pole to Continue Reading
Best of Show
Written on August 19, 2016 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych shares this report from the Fair… FRANCINE SHAW was the Best of Show winner at the Food Preservation booth in the San Juan County Fair. Her canned green beans won the prize! On Friday at the fair, there are two jam and jelly People’s Choice awards at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Also Continue Reading
Video Tips with Merri Ann
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another in her island lifestyle tips video series. This time it’s about going to Splash in Victoria.
A Flash Mob
Written on August 18, 2016 at 12:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition shares this heads-up with you… Hi FLASH MOB Fans, Dancers and/or Supporters! Our Rock Solid Youth of the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition have done it again… A Flash Mob at the Fair! DANCE 4 HEALTH! We welcome you to join in, share the link with friends and Continue Reading
Photos of the Fair, Day One
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard was at the fair with camera in hand and has these photos to share from Day One at the Fair. Thank you Aaron!
Aladdin Starts Thursday
Written on August 17, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s summer musical theater camp finishes up this week with two spectacular evenings of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. THIS Thursday and Friday at 7:00 pm in the Whittier. Featuring some 38 island youth, ages 7-16, the musical is based on the iconic animated film and includes many of those favorite tunes you’ll be humming long Continue Reading
It’s Entry Day!
Written on August 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Today is the day! Get your entries in to the Fair!
Jessica Says Thanks!
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update, I wanted to share the news that our local community is going to be featured on a TV show. Last summer, I was contacted through my blog (http://jessicaoldwyn.blogspot.com) by Wayfarer Entertainment. They were producing “a documentary series about courageous people facing one of life’s most difficult challenges, a terminal illness,” and Continue Reading
A Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members This summer my family and friends visited San Juan Island. Their visit reminded me how important it is to nurture the genius and greatness in everyone. Every moment I spent with them, I learned something new, an acronym, a Spanish word, or how much smarter they are Continue Reading
I’m Back
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi everyone. I am back on task with the editing and operations at the SJ Update. Surgery was successful and I am on the mend. I want to give a great big Thank You to all of you who left comments with good wishes, healing thoughts, and prayers for my recovery – they were all Continue Reading
Press Release from Frank Penwell
Written on August 12, 2016 at 5:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s in the Update email bag this morning. Here’s a letter from Frank Penwell… CT has lost its lease and CT will be moving, or closing down over the next 6 months, because the property is going up for sale. For those who want more details: Press Release: The Penwell Trust is terminating Continue Reading
Foxhall Neighborhood Garage Sale
Written on July 21, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Like new electric range, Bissell carpet cleaning machine, deep Fiberglas bath tub, antique pump organ w/hutch, Christmas items, boating items (flares, dinghy fenders, line, etc.), men’s shoes (size 13 in good condition), women’s clothing, Tupperware, books, queen bed frame, queen headboard, sheets, towels, small furniture, movies, kids’ Keens and Bogs, bedding and miscellaneous interesting things. Continue Reading