Topic: Letters
Letters
Written on January 11, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Dwight Ware of Community Treasures… Greetings CT supporters, For all of you CT supporters who were unable to attend our “Crossroads” meeting at the Grange on December 19th, here is a summary of the issues at hand and the goals of that meeting. Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 10, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s in the mailbag this morning. Here’s a letter from Travis and Jennifer Ayers… Dear Editor, We encourage all eligible voters to join us and vote YES for our children, schools, and community in the upcoming election on February 11th. The renewal of the Capital and Technology Levy will help ensure that our Continue Reading
Letter from Kari McVeigh
Written on January 4, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Fabulous Community Members, Happy 2020!!! As the San Juan Island School District enters into the year 2020, we are excited to share a new and actionable district strategic plan. Four Strategic Planning teams (mixed teams of staff, parents and community members) met throughout the fall to look at current and desired perceptions of our Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 3, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Bob & Shannon Wilson… (Note: This has been updated since it was first published) On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but Continue Reading
Thank You, San Juan Island Community!
Written on January 2, 2020 at 10:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday the 21st of December, St. David’s Episcopal Church hosted a standing room only audience for a performance of A European Village Christmas, a concert of carols, hymns, and anthems from France, Scandinavia, and Germany. Those attending contributed over $3,000 to benefit both the Family Resource Center and the Friday Harbor Food Bank. On Continue Reading
Letters
Written on December 31, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter to you from Eileen Drath… Dear Editor, This year has ended and now we embark on a new decade. Carrying the tide for me is the presence of our San Juan County Land Bank. Please read below the Land Bank’s Mandate and join me Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on December 24, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Sheila Martin… Dear Ashley and Market Place, I would like to say thank for all that you have done for my cause in feeding families in need. I put the advent calendar out on FH Rants and Raves and it garnered little interest. Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island
Written on December 23, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Transition San Juan Island… You may have heard by way of friends and neighbors that Transition San Juan Island is launching at the Mullis Center, January 12, 2020 from 3 to 6 pm. Everyone of any age or political persuasion is invited to Continue Reading
Be a Census Taker
Written on December 14, 2019 at 12:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Louise Dustrude… I worked on the 2010 U.S. Census, as did more than half a dozen other island residents, and I found it interesting and rewarding. I’m retired, and the paycheck was welcome. Some of my colleagues were unemployed or just “between jobs,” and Continue Reading
WSF Online Public Meetings
Written on December 6, 2019 at 11:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an important reminder for residents of San Juan County from Jim Corenman, Chair of the county Ferry Advisory Committee… San Juan County FAC here, with a request for assistance: WSF is holding two online public meetings, this Saturday at 9am and Tuesday evening at 6pm. This is a new format for WSF, and is Continue Reading
Letters
Written on December 1, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fire District 3 Chair, Commissioner Bob Jarman, shares the following letter to the commissioners of San Juan Island Public Hospital District #1… Honorable Board Members: San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Commissioners wish to congratulate the newly elected Public Hospital District Commissioners as you are sworn in and begin the learning curve Continue Reading
Letters
Written on November 6, 2019 at 9:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we have this letter from Sandy Rabinowitz… I think it’s really fishy that the three public hospital district commissioners whose terms end this year are trying to ram something through before they go. The Citizens Advisory Committee recommended a prudent, thoughtful, two-year process for merging the EMS with the fire Continue Reading
Letters
Written on November 4, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Liza Michaelson… I love living here in San Juan County. Every day, even after 37 years, I feel like I’ve won the lottery in life. We get to live in a sweet community, surrounded by glorious beauty. It’s almost a storybook reality. One thing I appreciate the most is all the Continue Reading
Letters
Written on November 2, 2019 at 7:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update mailbag this evening there’s this letter from Jon Howe… Can we agree on anything? – Take Two Are these times that we live in really so divisive? But, by definition, doesn’t the “we/they ethic” provoke divisiveness? What would the antidote be? The “golden rule?” “Do unto others as you would have Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 29, 2019 at 8:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Chapter of the International Thespian Society would like to thank the generous support of the San Juan County Arts Council for their contribution to help bring an adjudicator to San Juan Island to see the high school’s upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. For the past two years, members of Friday Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 28, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s what’s in the San Juan Update mailbag this morning… To the Editor: We usually fill out our ballots as soon as they arrive in the mail. However, we need more information before we can vote on Proposition 2. We completely support the programs funded by Proposition 2’s levy lid lift. In 2009, during the Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 26, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Louise Dustrude… If you haven’t yet turned in your ballot, perhaps it’s because you think there’s no reason to vote in so many uncontested races. Here’s another way to look at it. In the public hospital district election, which is my focus Continue Reading
Tim Eyman’s I-976 Severely Impacts Ferries
Written on October 17, 2019 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tim Eyman is back on the ballot with another $30 car-tab initiative, I-976. You may have seen the TV ads or visited www.no976.com on the web. Among a long list of cuts, I-976 would have an immediate effect on funding for ferry operations as well as maintenance and improvements. The repercussions of Eyman’s I-695 twenty Continue Reading
It’s That Time of Year…
Written on October 7, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deb Langhans writes to share some ideas on how to cope with the added stress of the holidays… The holiday season–with its sometimes breathless succession of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s–is steadily advancing. (Geez, just writing that brings tightness to my tummy!) Since my clients are already showing signs of increased anxiety, fatigue, Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on September 26, 2019 at 10:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter of thanks from the Hospital District… Dear Joyce and Staff, The San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 (SJCPHD #1) wants to formally thank all of you for putting our community’s rehabilitation needs first for the many years you have operated Islanders Physical Therapy & Rehab. San Juan County residents could Continue Reading
Letters
Written on September 26, 2019 at 10:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning there is this letter to the community from Jim and Minnie Knych… Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner over the years. And thank you to all you who have attended to take part in the good will and fellowship of our Community Continue Reading
Letters
Written on September 25, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Amanda Azous… Dear Editor, Since April 2019 I have volunteered to open and close driving access to Mt Grant every Wednesday. My duties include opening the locked gates, traveling along Geraldine Way and driving to the top of Mt Grant. I inspect the Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 11, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Dwight Ware of Community Treasures… Greetings CT supporters, For all of you CT supporters who were unable to attend our “Crossroads” meeting at the Grange on December 19th, here is a summary of the issues at hand and the goals of that meeting. Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 10, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s in the mailbag this morning. Here’s a letter from Travis and Jennifer Ayers… Dear Editor, We encourage all eligible voters to join us and vote YES for our children, schools, and community in the upcoming election on February 11th. The renewal of the Capital and Technology Levy will help ensure that our Continue Reading
Letter from Kari McVeigh
Written on January 4, 2020 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Fabulous Community Members, Happy 2020!!! As the San Juan Island School District enters into the year 2020, we are excited to share a new and actionable district strategic plan. Four Strategic Planning teams (mixed teams of staff, parents and community members) met throughout the fall to look at current and desired perceptions of our Continue Reading
Letters
Written on January 3, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Bob & Shannon Wilson… (Note: This has been updated since it was first published) On February 11th our community will be voting on a replacement capitol & technology levy for our schools. Vote YES for our schools! This is NOT a new tax, but Continue Reading
Thank You, San Juan Island Community!
Written on January 2, 2020 at 10:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday the 21st of December, St. David’s Episcopal Church hosted a standing room only audience for a performance of A European Village Christmas, a concert of carols, hymns, and anthems from France, Scandinavia, and Germany. Those attending contributed over $3,000 to benefit both the Family Resource Center and the Friday Harbor Food Bank. On Continue Reading
Letters
Written on December 31, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter to you from Eileen Drath… Dear Editor, This year has ended and now we embark on a new decade. Carrying the tide for me is the presence of our San Juan County Land Bank. Please read below the Land Bank’s Mandate and join me Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on December 24, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Sheila Martin… Dear Ashley and Market Place, I would like to say thank for all that you have done for my cause in feeding families in need. I put the advent calendar out on FH Rants and Raves and it garnered little interest. Continue Reading
Transition San Juan Island
Written on December 23, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Transition San Juan Island… You may have heard by way of friends and neighbors that Transition San Juan Island is launching at the Mullis Center, January 12, 2020 from 3 to 6 pm. Everyone of any age or political persuasion is invited to Continue Reading
Be a Census Taker
Written on December 14, 2019 at 12:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we find this letter from Louise Dustrude… I worked on the 2010 U.S. Census, as did more than half a dozen other island residents, and I found it interesting and rewarding. I’m retired, and the paycheck was welcome. Some of my colleagues were unemployed or just “between jobs,” and Continue Reading
WSF Online Public Meetings
Written on December 6, 2019 at 11:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an important reminder for residents of San Juan County from Jim Corenman, Chair of the county Ferry Advisory Committee… San Juan County FAC here, with a request for assistance: WSF is holding two online public meetings, this Saturday at 9am and Tuesday evening at 6pm. This is a new format for WSF, and is Continue Reading
Letters
Written on December 1, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fire District 3 Chair, Commissioner Bob Jarman, shares the following letter to the commissioners of San Juan Island Public Hospital District #1… Honorable Board Members: San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Commissioners wish to congratulate the newly elected Public Hospital District Commissioners as you are sworn in and begin the learning curve Continue Reading
Letters
Written on November 6, 2019 at 9:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we have this letter from Sandy Rabinowitz… I think it’s really fishy that the three public hospital district commissioners whose terms end this year are trying to ram something through before they go. The Citizens Advisory Committee recommended a prudent, thoughtful, two-year process for merging the EMS with the fire Continue Reading
Letters
Written on November 4, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Liza Michaelson… I love living here in San Juan County. Every day, even after 37 years, I feel like I’ve won the lottery in life. We get to live in a sweet community, surrounded by glorious beauty. It’s almost a storybook reality. One thing I appreciate the most is all the Continue Reading
Letters
Written on November 2, 2019 at 7:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update mailbag this evening there’s this letter from Jon Howe… Can we agree on anything? – Take Two Are these times that we live in really so divisive? But, by definition, doesn’t the “we/they ethic” provoke divisiveness? What would the antidote be? The “golden rule?” “Do unto others as you would have Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 29, 2019 at 8:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Chapter of the International Thespian Society would like to thank the generous support of the San Juan County Arts Council for their contribution to help bring an adjudicator to San Juan Island to see the high school’s upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors. For the past two years, members of Friday Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 28, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s what’s in the San Juan Update mailbag this morning… To the Editor: We usually fill out our ballots as soon as they arrive in the mail. However, we need more information before we can vote on Proposition 2. We completely support the programs funded by Proposition 2’s levy lid lift. In 2009, during the Continue Reading
Letters
Written on October 26, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the San Juan Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Louise Dustrude… If you haven’t yet turned in your ballot, perhaps it’s because you think there’s no reason to vote in so many uncontested races. Here’s another way to look at it. In the public hospital district election, which is my focus Continue Reading
Tim Eyman’s I-976 Severely Impacts Ferries
Written on October 17, 2019 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tim Eyman is back on the ballot with another $30 car-tab initiative, I-976. You may have seen the TV ads or visited www.no976.com on the web. Among a long list of cuts, I-976 would have an immediate effect on funding for ferry operations as well as maintenance and improvements. The repercussions of Eyman’s I-695 twenty Continue Reading
It’s That Time of Year…
Written on October 7, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Deb Langhans writes to share some ideas on how to cope with the added stress of the holidays… The holiday season–with its sometimes breathless succession of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s–is steadily advancing. (Geez, just writing that brings tightness to my tummy!) Since my clients are already showing signs of increased anxiety, fatigue, Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on September 26, 2019 at 10:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter of thanks from the Hospital District… Dear Joyce and Staff, The San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 (SJCPHD #1) wants to formally thank all of you for putting our community’s rehabilitation needs first for the many years you have operated Islanders Physical Therapy & Rehab. San Juan County residents could Continue Reading
Letters
Written on September 26, 2019 at 10:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning there is this letter to the community from Jim and Minnie Knych… Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner over the years. And thank you to all you who have attended to take part in the good will and fellowship of our Community Continue Reading
Letters
Written on September 25, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Amanda Azous… Dear Editor, Since April 2019 I have volunteered to open and close driving access to Mt Grant every Wednesday. My duties include opening the locked gates, traveling along Geraldine Way and driving to the top of Mt Grant. I inspect the Continue Reading