Topic: Letters
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
In the Mailbag
Written on December 12, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have a letter from Allison Lance… The more diverse an eco-system is, the greater its odds are for survival. Genetic diversity insures robust populations. This applies to Earth’s life forms, which includes humans. In order to ensure our survival we need robust biodiversity. Therein lies the problem, nature is Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on December 10, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Susan Wingate writes to share this article on deer population control… Dear SJ Update, I’m hoping to submit some information about the deer population that has become an issue with a certain sector of our residents and with the fish and wildlife community. [Please see] this information from the website: http://www.pzpinfo.org/pzp_faqs.html
Deer Are Not The Problem
Written on November 30, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag we find this letter from Allison Lance… I attended a meeting at the library last night on deer population here on San Juan Island and what I walked away with is: KILL DEER! My take is different than pretty much everyone else’s point of view at what felt like a Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on November 19, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Kyle Wall and the Pacific Whale Watch Association… Statement from the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA): The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) is a committed partner focused on efforts to protect the health of the Southern Resident killer whale population. We appreciate the work of our fellow members on the Governor’s Continue Reading
Extinction is Forever…
Written on November 18, 2018 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter to you from Debbi Fincher… Hi Friends, Family and all around Supporters of J, K & L Pods, I have to try… I can’t sit idly by when our local orca pods need our help more than ever. I want to be sure Continue Reading
Remembering Those Who Served
Written on November 11, 2018 at 1:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Update reader Mary Jane Anderson shares this resource with you to see who all from San Juan County served in World War One, the war that ended 100 years ago this year. Check out the listing here: http://thirdstbooks.com/ww1sanjuan.html Thank you Mary, and thanks to all those who served.
Letter from San Juan Safaris
Written on November 10, 2018 at 8:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter to share with you from Brian Goodremont at www.sanjuansafaris.com… Proposed Southern Resident Orca Watching Suspension Fails to Address Science- Based Issues: Save the Salmon, Save the Whales Headlines are dominated by the proposal to suspend vessel-based viewing of Southern Resident killer whales in Washington Continue Reading
Letter from Steve Brandli
Written on November 9, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning we have this letter to you from Steve Brandli… My congratulations go to Carolyn Jewett for her election as our next District Court judge. She worked hard and ran a tenacious campaign, and the results prove that it was effective. I wish Ms. Jewett well on the bench. Continue Reading
Letters for Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2018 at 4:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals supporting our candidates and issues at the links below. Letters are listed in chronological order. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Nick Power: Colleen Kenimond Don Hall Rita Latsinova Paul Arons Bill Karges Justin Paulsen Doris M. Sumner Continue Reading
Deceptive Mailer
Written on October 28, 2018 at 8:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County voters beware: There is apparently a deceptive mailer circulating in our county encouraging you to ignore the names on your ballot for Sheriff and instead write in Undersheriff Zac Reimer. Please see the response below found on Facebook from Zac: It is a shame that I have to set the record straight, Continue Reading
Filthy Tricks
Written on October 28, 2018 at 8:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter to you from Eric and Audra Adelberger… We are disappointed to find that some shady group without the courage to identify themselves is attempting to interfere in our local election for San Juan County sheriff by distributing a mailer that urges voters to write in the name of Zac Reimer for sheriff. Continue Reading
Now’s the Time to Submit Your Comments for the SRKW’s
Written on October 26, 2018 at 4:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Safe Shippers and Orca Protectors, Governor Inslee’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery and Task Force has issued round 2 of the draft recommendations for actions — winnowing 63 recommendations to 36. This is our chance to comment on every one — for the orca! The Southern Residents are well-represented by this hard working Task Continue Reading
Brandli Explains “Transactional Practice”
Written on October 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag there’s a letter from Steve Brandli… I write to correct some inaccurate information concerning my campaign. I have been very open about my intention, if elected as District Court Judge, to continue a very part-time practice. That practice will be limited to transactional matters, e.g. largely document drafting and advising. Transactional attorneys Continue Reading
Love for Creatures Great and Small
Written on October 15, 2018 at 8:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver writes about St. Francis’ Blessing of the Animals… On October 4, people all over the world celebrated the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. It’s customary that in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, animals are led to churches for a special ceremony Continue Reading
Our Necessary Alliance
Written on October 13, 2018 at 4:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this letter from Bill Appel… This will have been a hotly contested election. There have been allegations of errors, omissions and behavior, some of which but for the public stature of the targets, might arguably be libelous, and in the time-honored tradition of one corner of our community, Continue Reading
School Superintendent’s Fall Letter to the Community
Written on September 28, 2018 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Members of our Fabulous Community, The new school year has started and we are all, already, making sure that each and every one of our students is well served in our school district. And because it is a new school year, we have new people and new plans to share with you! First we are Continue Reading
Affordable Housing and Yes For Homes
Written on September 13, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Steve Ulvi regarding affordable housing and Yes For Homes… The Yes for Homes Coalition of San Juan County is a grassroot, volunteer, non-partisan, county-wide group of affordable housing advocates laser-focused on passing this Home Fund initiative on November 6th. This proposed Home Fund Continue Reading
Letter from the Port
Written on September 12, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission recently presented the following letter to the Governor’s task force. Here it is for you to see… Dear Council Staff, The Port of Friday Harbor respectfully requests that the Pacific Fishery Management Council set aside an allocation of 250,000 chinook salmon from the Fraser River for the endangered Southern Continue Reading
From the Mailbag…
Written on September 10, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Louise Dustrude… Imagine the impact on our community if everyone who is having trouble paying for housing were to leave. I don’t believe the rest of us could function without them — people such as teachers, sheriff’s deputies, EMTs, firefighters, food service workers, and others. Ours are among the lowest wages and Continue Reading
From the Mail Bag…
Written on September 8, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Lisa Nash Lawrence… Please join me in saying YES for Homes Coalition of San Juan County in the next election! I’m a lifelong Islander and I’ve seen dramatic change in affordable housing and house ownership in San Juan County, and it’s not for the better. Please consider your neighbors, the elderly, and 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
In the Mailbag
Written on December 12, 2018 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have a letter from Allison Lance… The more diverse an eco-system is, the greater its odds are for survival. Genetic diversity insures robust populations. This applies to Earth’s life forms, which includes humans. In order to ensure our survival we need robust biodiversity. Therein lies the problem, nature is Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on December 10, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Susan Wingate writes to share this article on deer population control… Dear SJ Update, I’m hoping to submit some information about the deer population that has become an issue with a certain sector of our residents and with the fish and wildlife community. [Please see] this information from the website: http://www.pzpinfo.org/pzp_faqs.html
Deer Are Not The Problem
Written on November 30, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag we find this letter from Allison Lance… I attended a meeting at the library last night on deer population here on San Juan Island and what I walked away with is: KILL DEER! My take is different than pretty much everyone else’s point of view at what felt like a Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on November 19, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Kyle Wall and the Pacific Whale Watch Association… Statement from the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA): The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) is a committed partner focused on efforts to protect the health of the Southern Resident killer whale population. We appreciate the work of our fellow members on the Governor’s Continue Reading
Extinction is Forever…
Written on November 18, 2018 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter to you from Debbi Fincher… Hi Friends, Family and all around Supporters of J, K & L Pods, I have to try… I can’t sit idly by when our local orca pods need our help more than ever. I want to be sure Continue Reading
Remembering Those Who Served
Written on November 11, 2018 at 1:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Update reader Mary Jane Anderson shares this resource with you to see who all from San Juan County served in World War One, the war that ended 100 years ago this year. Check out the listing here: http://thirdstbooks.com/ww1sanjuan.html Thank you Mary, and thanks to all those who served.
Letter from San Juan Safaris
Written on November 10, 2018 at 8:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter to share with you from Brian Goodremont at www.sanjuansafaris.com… Proposed Southern Resident Orca Watching Suspension Fails to Address Science- Based Issues: Save the Salmon, Save the Whales Headlines are dominated by the proposal to suspend vessel-based viewing of Southern Resident killer whales in Washington Continue Reading
Letter from Steve Brandli
Written on November 9, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning we have this letter to you from Steve Brandli… My congratulations go to Carolyn Jewett for her election as our next District Court judge. She worked hard and ran a tenacious campaign, and the results prove that it was effective. I wish Ms. Jewett well on the bench. Continue Reading
Letters for Upcoming Election
Written on October 31, 2018 at 4:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals supporting our candidates and issues at the links below. Letters are listed in chronological order. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Nick Power: Colleen Kenimond Don Hall Rita Latsinova Paul Arons Bill Karges Justin Paulsen Doris M. Sumner Continue Reading
Deceptive Mailer
Written on October 28, 2018 at 8:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County voters beware: There is apparently a deceptive mailer circulating in our county encouraging you to ignore the names on your ballot for Sheriff and instead write in Undersheriff Zac Reimer. Please see the response below found on Facebook from Zac: It is a shame that I have to set the record straight, Continue Reading
Filthy Tricks
Written on October 28, 2018 at 8:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter to you from Eric and Audra Adelberger… We are disappointed to find that some shady group without the courage to identify themselves is attempting to interfere in our local election for San Juan County sheriff by distributing a mailer that urges voters to write in the name of Zac Reimer for sheriff. Continue Reading
Now’s the Time to Submit Your Comments for the SRKW’s
Written on October 26, 2018 at 4:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Safe Shippers and Orca Protectors, Governor Inslee’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery and Task Force has issued round 2 of the draft recommendations for actions — winnowing 63 recommendations to 36. This is our chance to comment on every one — for the orca! The Southern Residents are well-represented by this hard working Task Continue Reading
Brandli Explains “Transactional Practice”
Written on October 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag there’s a letter from Steve Brandli… I write to correct some inaccurate information concerning my campaign. I have been very open about my intention, if elected as District Court Judge, to continue a very part-time practice. That practice will be limited to transactional matters, e.g. largely document drafting and advising. Transactional attorneys Continue Reading
Love for Creatures Great and Small
Written on October 15, 2018 at 8:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver writes about St. Francis’ Blessing of the Animals… On October 4, people all over the world celebrated the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. It’s customary that in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, animals are led to churches for a special ceremony Continue Reading
Our Necessary Alliance
Written on October 13, 2018 at 4:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we have this letter from Bill Appel… This will have been a hotly contested election. There have been allegations of errors, omissions and behavior, some of which but for the public stature of the targets, might arguably be libelous, and in the time-honored tradition of one corner of our community, Continue Reading
School Superintendent’s Fall Letter to the Community
Written on September 28, 2018 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Dear Members of our Fabulous Community, The new school year has started and we are all, already, making sure that each and every one of our students is well served in our school district. And because it is a new school year, we have new people and new plans to share with you! First we are Continue Reading
Affordable Housing and Yes For Homes
Written on September 13, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Steve Ulvi regarding affordable housing and Yes For Homes… The Yes for Homes Coalition of San Juan County is a grassroot, volunteer, non-partisan, county-wide group of affordable housing advocates laser-focused on passing this Home Fund initiative on November 6th. This proposed Home Fund Continue Reading
Letter from the Port
Written on September 12, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor Commission recently presented the following letter to the Governor’s task force. Here it is for you to see… Dear Council Staff, The Port of Friday Harbor respectfully requests that the Pacific Fishery Management Council set aside an allocation of 250,000 chinook salmon from the Fraser River for the endangered Southern Continue Reading
From the Mailbag…
Written on September 10, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Louise Dustrude… Imagine the impact on our community if everyone who is having trouble paying for housing were to leave. I don’t believe the rest of us could function without them — people such as teachers, sheriff’s deputies, EMTs, firefighters, food service workers, and others. Ours are among the lowest wages and Continue Reading
From the Mail Bag…
Written on September 8, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Lisa Nash Lawrence… Please join me in saying YES for Homes Coalition of San Juan County in the next election! I’m a lifelong Islander and I’ve seen dramatic change in affordable housing and house ownership in San Juan County, and it’s not for the better. Please consider your neighbors, the elderly, and Continue Reading