Topic: Letters
Letters
Written on August 21, 2019 at 8:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Louise Dustrude… I was happy to see Steve Ulvi’s excellent, detailed defense of the Land Bank in the San Juan Update. I too have long appreciated the Land Bank for its preservation of beautiful public lands and for its careful stewardship of Continue Reading
Letters
Written on August 19, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update mailbag today we find this letter from Steve Ulvi… Tilting with Windmills on San Juan Island I am compelled to respond to a recent inflammatory opinion piece by the editor in one of our local media outlets. And now another in the last few days. The gist of these is Continue Reading
Heart-felt thanks to the Stand Up Men
Written on August 10, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag, here’s a letter to you from Dave Dunaway… Four years ago a simple fundraising idea on San Juan Island sparked an inspirational movement among men. That idea was to see if 100 men would take a public stand against domestic violence by donating $100 to DV/SAS of the San Juans Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 31, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that improve services across state agencies for children, youth, and families; and improved boater education requirements regarding Southern Resident orcas. Sen. Lovelett is the best candidate to enact Continue Reading
Update on Mi Casita
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Carol Ford from Mi Casita writes to share this update on the quest for a kitchen vent hood that has forced the unfortunate temporary closure of the restaurant. Luckily, there’s light at the end of the tunnel… The range hood is scheduled to arrive in Bellingham Monday sometime! Gregg is not taking any chances so Continue Reading
Thanks!
Written on July 8, 2019 at 7:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lori Stokes writes to share this with you… The collection of food and personal care items during our July 4th parade was a huge success! As a community, we together managed to fill up the back of an entire pick-up truck in support of the Food Bank and the Family Resource Center. Many thanks to Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 4, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this note from Minnie Knych… Dear San Juan Update, This video seems really appropriate to remind people why we celebrate July 4! Minnie
Thank You!
Written on July 1, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thank You United Way of San Juan County Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to United Way of San Juan County for supporting our after school Reading Enrichment program. Thanks to their support, we provided additional reading instruction to eighteen students in second and third grades this past spring. Continue Reading
Fun News from Inter-Island Propane
Written on June 10, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Donny Galt shares this tidbit with you… Hi San Juan Update, I don’t know if this is newsworthy, but we are pretty proud to have made it in LP Magazine! National Magazine… anyway, it is cool for our Islands to be named in a national Magazine… See page Page 64 Here’s the whole Magazine Have Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 7, 2019 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag we have this letter from Richard Swenson… First, I would like to apologize to Madam chair that she felt my first letter was an attack. I was trying to point out without being at the lunches and personally seeing the harmony, how can you judge? I know she is relying Continue Reading
A Definitive Fork in the Road
Written on June 4, 2019 at 9:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning, we have this letter from Steve Ulvi… I have been unusually fortunate to have spent a lifetime finding deep fulfillment and direction for my troubled mind in expansive forests, on mountain slopes and coursing wild rivers. My youthful day dreaming, fueled by adventure stories before sleep, culminated in finding a Continue Reading
Letters
Written on May 31, 2019 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter to you from Kathrine Morningstar-Simon… It’s not about lunch. It’s about community. Early this month the Mullis Center Operations Committee announced we would no longer be standing for the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance at noon before announcements. The folks at the table at which I frequently sit were aghast. We Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on May 17, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Friends of the San Juans has been committed to protecting our environment since 1979. Throughout those forty years, Friends’ dedication to that mission has never wavered. This is why I support the Friends and serve on the board. A major issue still facing the San Juans is the seven-fold increase in tanker traffic Continue Reading
Letter from Mark and Heather
Written on May 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning, we find this letter to you from Mark Fishaut and Heather Christensen… Recently a letter was sent to patients of San Juan health Care that Dr. Burk Gossom is retiring as of the end of November, 2019. This is without question a significant change and will have a Continue Reading
Mailbag
Written on April 17, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Miles Crossen… I thought I’d start looking for volunteers to help out at the San Juan County Fair Photography Department. We’re going to need help on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. for folks to assist people in the submission Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on April 11, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this note from Dawn Alger, who write to share good news about her son… I just wanted to share the upcoming graduation of our son, Rigby Alger from Pacific Lutheran University. He will be graduating on May 25th, Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Education. His certifications Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today we have this letter from Gordon Fowler in the San Juan Update mailbag… Mullis Center Denounces Pledge of Allegiance to American Flag. The Mullis Center Operations Committee has decided to discontinue the practice of honoring the American Flag at the majority of Senior Lunches, served twice weekly, at the Mullis Center. Recognition of the Continue Reading
In the Mailbag…
Written on March 12, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning here’s a letter from Sally Spicer of OrcaSong Farm on Orcas Island… I am writing this letter to beg the San Juan County Land Bank to invest the funds necessary to save the San Juan County agricultural institution that is Coffelt Farm. Only with the Land Bank’s help can we Continue Reading
Leviathan Delusion in Paradise Lost
Written on March 7, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning, we have this letter from Steve Ulvi… Glancing at caller ID on a recent snowy morning, I guessed that my old Alaska pal, Archie was riled up about something. Most likely a retaliatory shot in response to the brow-beating I served up previously. I had been pretty steamed Continue Reading
Friends Celebrates 40 Years
Written on February 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, This year Friends of the San Juans celebrates 40 years of protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature. Over the next few months our members will be sharing their memories about the role Friends has played to protect what they love about the islands. These Continue Reading
Welcome Home Dan!
Written on December 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a happy note from Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left with an update on Daniel Mayes… Dan came home on Christmas Eve after a hellish week but finally after a correct diagnosis and two successful surgeries the decision was made to release him in time for Xmas. He is weak, tired and ten pounds Continue Reading
Home Trust Does It Again
Written on December 21, 2018 at 12:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Gay Graham… The San Juan Community Home Trust has done it again, and with a special bit of flourish! A few weeks ago, the 11th and 12th houses were barged into Jackson’s Beach and trucked to their permanent lots in the affordable housing project, Continue Reading
Letters
Written on August 21, 2019 at 8:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Louise Dustrude… I was happy to see Steve Ulvi’s excellent, detailed defense of the Land Bank in the San Juan Update. I too have long appreciated the Land Bank for its preservation of beautiful public lands and for its careful stewardship of Continue Reading
Letters
Written on August 19, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update mailbag today we find this letter from Steve Ulvi… Tilting with Windmills on San Juan Island I am compelled to respond to a recent inflammatory opinion piece by the editor in one of our local media outlets. And now another in the last few days. The gist of these is Continue Reading
Heart-felt thanks to the Stand Up Men
Written on August 10, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag, here’s a letter to you from Dave Dunaway… Four years ago a simple fundraising idea on San Juan Island sparked an inspirational movement among men. That idea was to see if 100 men would take a public stand against domestic violence by donating $100 to DV/SAS of the San Juans Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 31, 2019 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
We support Elizabeth (Liz) Lovelett for State Senate. We are impressed with Sen. Lovelett’s accomplishments in her first legislative session. We especially appreciate the bills she sponsored that improve services across state agencies for children, youth, and families; and improved boater education requirements regarding Southern Resident orcas. Sen. Lovelett is the best candidate to enact Continue Reading
Update on Mi Casita
Written on July 29, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Carol Ford from Mi Casita writes to share this update on the quest for a kitchen vent hood that has forced the unfortunate temporary closure of the restaurant. Luckily, there’s light at the end of the tunnel… The range hood is scheduled to arrive in Bellingham Monday sometime! Gregg is not taking any chances so Continue Reading
Thanks!
Written on July 8, 2019 at 7:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lori Stokes writes to share this with you… The collection of food and personal care items during our July 4th parade was a huge success! As a community, we together managed to fill up the back of an entire pick-up truck in support of the Food Bank and the Family Resource Center. Many thanks to Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 4, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this note from Minnie Knych… Dear San Juan Update, This video seems really appropriate to remind people why we celebrate July 4! Minnie
Thank You!
Written on July 1, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thank You United Way of San Juan County Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to United Way of San Juan County for supporting our after school Reading Enrichment program. Thanks to their support, we provided additional reading instruction to eighteen students in second and third grades this past spring. Continue Reading
Fun News from Inter-Island Propane
Written on June 10, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Donny Galt shares this tidbit with you… Hi San Juan Update, I don’t know if this is newsworthy, but we are pretty proud to have made it in LP Magazine! National Magazine… anyway, it is cool for our Islands to be named in a national Magazine… See page Page 64 Here’s the whole Magazine Have Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 7, 2019 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag we have this letter from Richard Swenson… First, I would like to apologize to Madam chair that she felt my first letter was an attack. I was trying to point out without being at the lunches and personally seeing the harmony, how can you judge? I know she is relying Continue Reading
A Definitive Fork in the Road
Written on June 4, 2019 at 9:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning, we have this letter from Steve Ulvi… I have been unusually fortunate to have spent a lifetime finding deep fulfillment and direction for my troubled mind in expansive forests, on mountain slopes and coursing wild rivers. My youthful day dreaming, fueled by adventure stories before sleep, culminated in finding a Continue Reading
Letters
Written on May 31, 2019 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter to you from Kathrine Morningstar-Simon… It’s not about lunch. It’s about community. Early this month the Mullis Center Operations Committee announced we would no longer be standing for the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance at noon before announcements. The folks at the table at which I frequently sit were aghast. We Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on May 17, 2019 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Friends of the San Juans has been committed to protecting our environment since 1979. Throughout those forty years, Friends’ dedication to that mission has never wavered. This is why I support the Friends and serve on the board. A major issue still facing the San Juans is the seven-fold increase in tanker traffic Continue Reading
Letter from Mark and Heather
Written on May 15, 2019 at 12:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning, we find this letter to you from Mark Fishaut and Heather Christensen… Recently a letter was sent to patients of San Juan health Care that Dr. Burk Gossom is retiring as of the end of November, 2019. This is without question a significant change and will have a Continue Reading
Mailbag
Written on April 17, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Miles Crossen… I thought I’d start looking for volunteers to help out at the San Juan County Fair Photography Department. We’re going to need help on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. for folks to assist people in the submission Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on April 11, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this note from Dawn Alger, who write to share good news about her son… I just wanted to share the upcoming graduation of our son, Rigby Alger from Pacific Lutheran University. He will be graduating on May 25th, Summa Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Education. His certifications Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on March 26, 2019 at 8:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today we have this letter from Gordon Fowler in the San Juan Update mailbag… Mullis Center Denounces Pledge of Allegiance to American Flag. The Mullis Center Operations Committee has decided to discontinue the practice of honoring the American Flag at the majority of Senior Lunches, served twice weekly, at the Mullis Center. Recognition of the Continue Reading
In the Mailbag…
Written on March 12, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning here’s a letter from Sally Spicer of OrcaSong Farm on Orcas Island… I am writing this letter to beg the San Juan County Land Bank to invest the funds necessary to save the San Juan County agricultural institution that is Coffelt Farm. Only with the Land Bank’s help can we Continue Reading
Leviathan Delusion in Paradise Lost
Written on March 7, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning, we have this letter from Steve Ulvi… Glancing at caller ID on a recent snowy morning, I guessed that my old Alaska pal, Archie was riled up about something. Most likely a retaliatory shot in response to the brow-beating I served up previously. I had been pretty steamed Continue Reading
Friends Celebrates 40 Years
Written on February 27, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, This year Friends of the San Juans celebrates 40 years of protecting and restoring the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea for people and nature. Over the next few months our members will be sharing their memories about the role Friends has played to protect what they love about the islands. These Continue Reading
Welcome Home Dan!
Written on December 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a happy note from Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left with an update on Daniel Mayes… Dan came home on Christmas Eve after a hellish week but finally after a correct diagnosis and two successful surgeries the decision was made to release him in time for Xmas. He is weak, tired and ten pounds Continue Reading
Home Trust Does It Again
Written on December 21, 2018 at 12:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Gay Graham… The San Juan Community Home Trust has done it again, and with a special bit of flourish! A few weeks ago, the 11th and 12th houses were barged into Jackson’s Beach and trucked to their permanent lots in the affordable housing project, Continue Reading