Topic: Community
Edward R. Weed
Written on July 8, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On his passing, we now celebrate the life of Edward Richard Weed, devoted husband and dedicated father. Ed was born in Vancouver, BC to American parents in 1923. He was the eighth generation of his family born and raised in North America, his forbearers having arrived in the year 1630. He joined the US Army Continue Reading
The Actor’s Toolbox
Written on July 7, 2016 at 9:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spots are still available for The Actor’s Toolbox, a two-week Theatre Arts for Kids workshop led by Amanda Smith at San Juan Community Theatre. It starts Monday, July 11 with classes Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 pm at the Theatre. Youth ages 12 to 18 will discover the tools of the actor; namely 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
Letter from Family Resource Center
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the San Juan Update mailbag… Dear Editor, We all look forward to summer, but it’s easy to forget that it can be a time of stress for young families. Many parents are working long hours while school is out and their childcare options may be limited. United Way of San Juan County recognizes the Continue Reading
Cultural Access Washington
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
You are invited to listen to a presentation by D. David Brown Interim Executive Director of Cultural Access Washington on July 8th. The meeting will be held from noon – 1:30 in the Legislative Hearing Room of the County Council Offices (55 Second Street across from the County Court House). The time has been picked 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
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
Opalco Tea and Talk
Written on July 6, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tea and Talk with OPALCO Board Members Vince Dauciunas, Mark Madsen &Winnie Adams Tuesday July 12th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Grange Please join us for some tea and decaf, and time to talk about OPALCO and Rock Island. We will talk about changes affecting our future energy supply, and What OPALCO is doing Continue Reading
Signs Vandalized
Written on July 5, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Loren Johnson reports on vandalism… On July 3, fourteen “Save EMS” signs were pulled from their privately approved locations and left on the grounds of Friday Harbor High School. Candidate signs in nearby locations were undisturbed. Fortunately, most of the signs have been salvaged and returned to their previous locations. We are saddened that this 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.
2016 July 4th Parade Photos
Written on July 4, 2016 at 3:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What a great day for a parade. The weather turned out great and then just about whole island showed up to line the street and watch the parade go by. (click any thumbnail to enlarge)
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
Parade Volunteers Wanted
Written on July 1, 2016 at 1:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Represent the Friday Harbor Film Festival in the 4th of July parade! Join the fun! There is room for riders in the FHFF truck, and we need walkers to pass out FHFF magnets and greet the crowd. How Do You Participate? Stop by the Friday Harbor Film Festival office, this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (July Continue Reading
The Islands’ Best-Kept Secret? Mount Grant Preserve
Written on July 1, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Preservation Trust shares this update on Mount Grant… Quick: From what publicly accessible high point in the San Juan Islands can you see three of Washington’s five volcanoes? If you guessed Mount Constitution, guess again. The answer is Mount Grant Preserve on San Juan Island. The sweeping 360-degree views from Mount Grant’s summit take Continue Reading
John O. Linde Community Park
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a lot of progress happening over there at the new ball fields at the north end of Carter Avenue. Did you know the official name is “John O. Linde Community Park”? Earlier this year, the school district and Island Rec put together a naming committee that came up with a list of potential names Continue Reading
Edward R. Weed
Written on July 8, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On his passing, we now celebrate the life of Edward Richard Weed, devoted husband and dedicated father. Ed was born in Vancouver, BC to American parents in 1923. He was the eighth generation of his family born and raised in North America, his forbearers having arrived in the year 1630. He joined the US Army Continue Reading
The Actor’s Toolbox
Written on July 7, 2016 at 9:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spots are still available for The Actor’s Toolbox, a two-week Theatre Arts for Kids workshop led by Amanda Smith at San Juan Community Theatre. It starts Monday, July 11 with classes Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 pm at the Theatre. Youth ages 12 to 18 will discover the tools of the actor; namely 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
Letter from Family Resource Center
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the San Juan Update mailbag… Dear Editor, We all look forward to summer, but it’s easy to forget that it can be a time of stress for young families. Many parents are working long hours while school is out and their childcare options may be limited. United Way of San Juan County recognizes the Continue Reading
Cultural Access Washington
Written on July 7, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
You are invited to listen to a presentation by D. David Brown Interim Executive Director of Cultural Access Washington on July 8th. The meeting will be held from noon – 1:30 in the Legislative Hearing Room of the County Council Offices (55 Second Street across from the County Court House). The time has been picked 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
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
Opalco Tea and Talk
Written on July 6, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tea and Talk with OPALCO Board Members Vince Dauciunas, Mark Madsen &Winnie Adams Tuesday July 12th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Grange Please join us for some tea and decaf, and time to talk about OPALCO and Rock Island. We will talk about changes affecting our future energy supply, and What OPALCO is doing Continue Reading
Signs Vandalized
Written on July 5, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Loren Johnson reports on vandalism… On July 3, fourteen “Save EMS” signs were pulled from their privately approved locations and left on the grounds of Friday Harbor High School. Candidate signs in nearby locations were undisturbed. Fortunately, most of the signs have been salvaged and returned to their previous locations. We are saddened that this 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.
2016 July 4th Parade Photos
Written on July 4, 2016 at 3:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What a great day for a parade. The weather turned out great and then just about whole island showed up to line the street and watch the parade go by. (click any thumbnail to enlarge)
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
Parade Volunteers Wanted
Written on July 1, 2016 at 1:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Represent the Friday Harbor Film Festival in the 4th of July parade! Join the fun! There is room for riders in the FHFF truck, and we need walkers to pass out FHFF magnets and greet the crowd. How Do You Participate? Stop by the Friday Harbor Film Festival office, this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (July Continue Reading
The Islands’ Best-Kept Secret? Mount Grant Preserve
Written on July 1, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Preservation Trust shares this update on Mount Grant… Quick: From what publicly accessible high point in the San Juan Islands can you see three of Washington’s five volcanoes? If you guessed Mount Constitution, guess again. The answer is Mount Grant Preserve on San Juan Island. The sweeping 360-degree views from Mount Grant’s summit take Continue Reading
John O. Linde Community Park
Written on June 30, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a lot of progress happening over there at the new ball fields at the north end of Carter Avenue. Did you know the official name is “John O. Linde Community Park”? Earlier this year, the school district and Island Rec put together a naming committee that came up with a list of potential names Continue Reading