Topic: Letters
Yes for Homes
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag today we find this letter to you from Steve Ulvi… Friends, Now that the County Council has adopted in principle the draft Housing Plan, approved by resolution that plan’s all-important Financial and Administrative appendices and placed the housing initiative real estate excise tax on the ballot for the November elections Continue Reading
Letter from Nick Power
Written on June 14, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag today we find this letter from Nick Power… Dear Editor: There has been a lot of ink spilled regarding the sign ordinance and the fact that the County has unquestionably been violating the First Amendment rights of all citizens since the day it was enacted in 1998. Most distressingly, the County has Continue Reading
Dear Editor…
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Tom Evans in Olga… The Art Of The Steal Good government is priceless. But it’s being stolen from us. I have 44 years of experience practicing law. Prosecutor. Assistant DA. Assistant AG. Attorney for three different police departments. City Attorney for 27 years. State Continue Reading
What Is A County Fair?
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Bevens of the SJC Fair Board, shares these thoughts with you… If you go to Wikipedia while searching for County Fair it will redirect you to “Agricultural Show.” Pretty weird, huh? We always think of the County Fair as a local event where we go to meet our friends, to see the animals, ride Continue Reading
A Letter from Mike and Jeri
Written on May 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Mike and Jeri Ahrenius… Dear Editor, Since Benjamin Jensen came to San Juan Island in the mid 1880’s, the Jensen’s have been involved in the marine industry. The first boats were built for transporting goods and people. Then the commercial fish boats and finally Continue Reading
To the Editor
Written on May 10, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter to the editor from the SJC Democrats… Have you ever looked longingly at the interesting and informative “conversations” or lectures regularly offered in Seattle and wished you could attend? But then you thought, no, too much traveling for a two hour event. Well, here Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on April 13, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s in the mailbag this morning? Here’s a letter from the SJI Museum of Art… The board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for its support. Working with the many island nonprofits helps keep the Community Foundation current in community needs and Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Bob & Shannon Wilson… Vote YES for our schools! This year, more than ever it is so important that we vote YES on the school levy. It is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for many Continue Reading
Letter from David D.
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Hikers, Walkers, Mount Grant Steering members of old, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT) Supporters and friends! As you may be aware, the Land Bank will be holding a public meeting this coming Monday, March 26, at 5:30pm at Brickworks to present the Mount Grant management plan to the public before it goes Continue Reading
Adam Says Vote “YES”
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find a letter from Adam Eltinge… On April 24th, join me in voting Yes for the San Juan Island School District’s levy renewal. This levy represents vital funding that the school district needs in order to continue offering the programs and services that we currently have. The Continue Reading
Letter about the Levy
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
April 2018 Educational Programs and Operations Levy by Ralph Hahn, Chairman, San Juan Island School Board March 9, 2018 Voters will soon be receiving an informational mailer from the school district about the upcoming school levy election in April. The information contained in the mailer has been carefully reviewed and subsequently approved by the Board Continue Reading
In Support of School Levy
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, We encourage all eligible voters to join us and vote YES for our children, schools, and community in the upcoming election on April 24th. The renewal of the Educational Programs and Operations (formerly the M&O) Levy will help ensure that our students continue to receive a first-rate education in Friday Harbor. Island voters Continue Reading
Thank You Letter from Kaila
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning we find this letter from Kaila Olin… On January 16th I put on my headset for the first time as your Friday Harbor High School basketball color commentator for Friday Harbor Tiny Radio. Little did I know how much I would actually learn and experience over the course Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on February 23, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Teachers, Parents and Community Members: This letter is to provide meaning as to why am I looking to leave the San Juan Island School District. I have reached a time in my life that I feel the need for a change both personally and professionally. I am looking for a new challenge in Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on February 10, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: “They tell you in this country that you have to pull yourself up by your bootstraps. And we all believe that. But first you’ve got to have the boots.” The San Juan Community Home Trust is grateful for Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: My husband and I had a wonderful experience Wednesday, January 10th: we were a part of the SJIMA Art Excursions Program that took us to the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Kudos are decidedly in Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Diaz
Written on January 6, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor: By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for our youth. School board members in San Juan Island School District are entrusted by this community with responsibility Continue Reading
Duncan Says Thanks
Written on December 28, 2017 at 12:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter of appreciation from Duncan Wilson… It has been a very busy year in the Town of Friday Harbor. We completed the Water Transmission project, rebuilt Park Street, added a number of sidewalks and constructed a new Pocket Park on Spring Street. Sometimes lost in the busy summer, ongoing construction and the crush Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on December 8, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Staff, Parents and Community Members: As 2017 comes to a close, I am excited to share some of the amazing things happening in our district. The implementation of the Balanced Literacy program at the elementary school is in full swing, the Turnbull Gym locker room remodel is complete and we have started our Continue Reading
ISL Says “Thanks!”
Written on November 30, 2017 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left is delighted to be the recipient of a $5,000 San Juan Island Community Foundation grant to buy a small cargo trailer and update audio equipment. This brings joy to our volunteers and crew by effectively halving the work we have to do loading, unloading and storing audience risers, lights and sound equipment Continue Reading
Library Says Thanks!
Written on November 25, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Letter to the editor: Here is a big Thank You to the San Juan Island Community Foundation for their support for the Library’s English Language Learning program! Their generous support means that adult immigrants studying English have workbooks in which to write exercises. More important, the grant from the Foundation means that while they are Continue Reading
Letter of Thanks
Written on November 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
To the voters and supporters: Thank you all so much. No one gets elected by themselves. My heartfelt appreciation to all who wrote letters, hosted events, contributed to the campaign, spoke up, and voted! I am honored, and humbled by your support, and belief in me. There’s a lot of work to do, and Continue Reading
Yes for Homes
Written on June 19, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag today we find this letter to you from Steve Ulvi… Friends, Now that the County Council has adopted in principle the draft Housing Plan, approved by resolution that plan’s all-important Financial and Administrative appendices and placed the housing initiative real estate excise tax on the ballot for the November elections Continue Reading
Letter from Nick Power
Written on June 14, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag today we find this letter from Nick Power… Dear Editor: There has been a lot of ink spilled regarding the sign ordinance and the fact that the County has unquestionably been violating the First Amendment rights of all citizens since the day it was enacted in 1998. Most distressingly, the County has Continue Reading
Dear Editor…
Written on June 12, 2018 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Tom Evans in Olga… The Art Of The Steal Good government is priceless. But it’s being stolen from us. I have 44 years of experience practicing law. Prosecutor. Assistant DA. Assistant AG. Attorney for three different police departments. City Attorney for 27 years. State Continue Reading
What Is A County Fair?
Written on May 21, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Bevens of the SJC Fair Board, shares these thoughts with you… If you go to Wikipedia while searching for County Fair it will redirect you to “Agricultural Show.” Pretty weird, huh? We always think of the County Fair as a local event where we go to meet our friends, to see the animals, ride Continue Reading
A Letter from Mike and Jeri
Written on May 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Mike and Jeri Ahrenius… Dear Editor, Since Benjamin Jensen came to San Juan Island in the mid 1880’s, the Jensen’s have been involved in the marine industry. The first boats were built for transporting goods and people. Then the commercial fish boats and finally Continue Reading
To the Editor
Written on May 10, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter to the editor from the SJC Democrats… Have you ever looked longingly at the interesting and informative “conversations” or lectures regularly offered in Seattle and wished you could attend? But then you thought, no, too much traveling for a two hour event. Well, here Continue Reading
In the Mailbag
Written on April 13, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s in the mailbag this morning? Here’s a letter from the SJI Museum of Art… The board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for its support. Working with the many island nonprofits helps keep the Community Foundation current in community needs and Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on March 30, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Bob & Shannon Wilson… Vote YES for our schools! This year, more than ever it is so important that we vote YES on the school levy. It is NOT a new tax, but a renewal of the one that has existed for many Continue Reading
Letter from David D.
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Hikers, Walkers, Mount Grant Steering members of old, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust (SJPT) Supporters and friends! As you may be aware, the Land Bank will be holding a public meeting this coming Monday, March 26, at 5:30pm at Brickworks to present the Mount Grant management plan to the public before it goes Continue Reading
Adam Says Vote “YES”
Written on March 23, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find a letter from Adam Eltinge… On April 24th, join me in voting Yes for the San Juan Island School District’s levy renewal. This levy represents vital funding that the school district needs in order to continue offering the programs and services that we currently have. The Continue Reading
Letter about the Levy
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
April 2018 Educational Programs and Operations Levy by Ralph Hahn, Chairman, San Juan Island School Board March 9, 2018 Voters will soon be receiving an informational mailer from the school district about the upcoming school levy election in April. The information contained in the mailer has been carefully reviewed and subsequently approved by the Board Continue Reading
In Support of School Levy
Written on March 9, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, We encourage all eligible voters to join us and vote YES for our children, schools, and community in the upcoming election on April 24th. The renewal of the Educational Programs and Operations (formerly the M&O) Levy will help ensure that our students continue to receive a first-rate education in Friday Harbor. Island voters Continue Reading
Thank You Letter from Kaila
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning we find this letter from Kaila Olin… On January 16th I put on my headset for the first time as your Friday Harbor High School basketball color commentator for Friday Harbor Tiny Radio. Little did I know how much I would actually learn and experience over the course Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Danna Diaz
Written on February 23, 2018 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Teachers, Parents and Community Members: This letter is to provide meaning as to why am I looking to leave the San Juan Island School District. I have reached a time in my life that I feel the need for a change both personally and professionally. I am looking for a new challenge in Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on February 10, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: “They tell you in this country that you have to pull yourself up by your bootstraps. And we all believe that. But first you’ve got to have the boots.” The San Juan Community Home Trust is grateful for Continue Reading
Letter from Gay Graham
Written on January 12, 2018 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: My husband and I had a wonderful experience Wednesday, January 10th: we were a part of the SJIMA Art Excursions Program that took us to the Andrew Wyeth exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Kudos are decidedly in Continue Reading
Letter from Dr. Diaz
Written on January 6, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor: By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for our youth. School board members in San Juan Island School District are entrusted by this community with responsibility Continue Reading
Duncan Says Thanks
Written on December 28, 2017 at 12:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter of appreciation from Duncan Wilson… It has been a very busy year in the Town of Friday Harbor. We completed the Water Transmission project, rebuilt Park Street, added a number of sidewalks and constructed a new Pocket Park on Spring Street. Sometimes lost in the busy summer, ongoing construction and the crush Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on December 8, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Staff, Parents and Community Members: As 2017 comes to a close, I am excited to share some of the amazing things happening in our district. The implementation of the Balanced Literacy program at the elementary school is in full swing, the Turnbull Gym locker room remodel is complete and we have started our Continue Reading
ISL Says “Thanks!”
Written on November 30, 2017 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left is delighted to be the recipient of a $5,000 San Juan Island Community Foundation grant to buy a small cargo trailer and update audio equipment. This brings joy to our volunteers and crew by effectively halving the work we have to do loading, unloading and storing audience risers, lights and sound equipment Continue Reading
Library Says Thanks!
Written on November 25, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Letter to the editor: Here is a big Thank You to the San Juan Island Community Foundation for their support for the Library’s English Language Learning program! Their generous support means that adult immigrants studying English have workbooks in which to write exercises. More important, the grant from the Foundation means that while they are Continue Reading
Letter of Thanks
Written on November 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
To the voters and supporters: Thank you all so much. No one gets elected by themselves. My heartfelt appreciation to all who wrote letters, hosted events, contributed to the campaign, spoke up, and voted! I am honored, and humbled by your support, and belief in me. There’s a lot of work to do, and Continue Reading