Topic: Letters
Letters
Written on July 10, 2020 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today in the SJ Update Mailbag we have this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: Covid-19 has caused us to make any number of changes in the paths that we used to take. One of these can be forgetting to renew or not having the opportunity to support those organizations and causes that need Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 8, 2020 at 1:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag we have this letter today from Daniel Schwartz, SJC Republican Precinct Committee Officer… Response to the San Juan County Democrats Resolution on Police Reform The San Juan County Democrats have produced a resolution filled with the fabrications, revisionist history, and outright falsehoods that make up the woke playbook of today’s Continue Reading
Letter from Island Stage Left
Written on July 8, 2020 at 8:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we have a note from Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left… Hello from Island Stage Left, Apparently a rumor has been circulating that Island Stage Left has ceased operations. This is news to us! The rumor is untrue. At this point we have no idea what the future holds (nor Continue Reading
Hospice in the Time of Covid19
Written on June 30, 2020 at 4:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we have this letter from Beth Helstien… A huge shout out to Hospice of San Juan and San Juan County Senior Services for all their services! Do you know that our local hospice organization loans all kinds of equipment to the community whether you need Hospice volunteer services or Continue Reading
Against Common Sense: White Male Privilege and Me
Written on June 29, 2020 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have these thoughts from David Kobrin… As an historian, I know there can be two opposing accounts of the same event, both of which are equally accurate. I’m not alluding to “alternative facts” or made up fictions. I mean exactly what I wrote: two stories that contradict Continue Reading
A Letter From Roche Harbor Resort
Written on June 22, 2020 at 4:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this afternoon we have this letter from Brent Snow, General Manager of Roche Harbor Resort… Dear Friends, Neighbors and Community, The COVID-19 pandemic has put a terrible monkey wrench in all our plans. These are not easy times for any hospitality operation and Roche Harbor is founded and based on hospitality. We are Continue Reading
Letter from Ron Whalen
Written on June 17, 2020 at 7:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning we have this letter from Ron Whalen… I request posting of the following; June 7th Amanda Azous posted a letter titled Fact Check of Whalen Petition. Therein Amanda alleges I request signing a petition to eliminate the Land Bank (LB). She alleges I have spread falsehoods and attempted Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 8, 2020 at 6:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we have this letter from Janet Thomas… Dear Islanders, The Southern Resident orcas are facing imminent extinction. Unlike other orca species they do not eat other marine mammals. Their primary diet is Chinook salmon–specifically the salmon that comes from the Fraser River in B.C. and migrates along the west side Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 8, 2020 at 6:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
And another letter, this one from Laura Saccio… To My Fellow Islanders, More than 20 years ago, my grandfather, a New Mexican farmer, rescued me from a life of impersonal work in the financial industry. I had been hired to work at an investment firm in Portland, and would see my family, including our two Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 7, 2020 at 4:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Fact Check of Whalen Petition Dear Editor and Community, We recently received in the mail Mr. Ron Whalen’s request to have us sign a petition to eliminate the Land Bank by December 2020. The request was loaded with falsehoods and outrageously attempted to dupe our community into thinking that a yes or no answer meant Continue Reading
John Miller Shares a Photo
Written on June 7, 2020 at 6:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller saw this on Roche Harbor road the other day. He said: “It reminds me of the old Burma Shave signs of years past, projecting an important message.” Thanks for sharing John!
Letters
Written on June 5, 2020 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today in the SJ Update mailbag, we have this letter from Lydia Miller… I want to commend Dr Frank James, the Board of Health and County Council, for making the prudent responsible decision to finally allow lodging to reopen. Given that Americans are cautiously emerging from social distancing measures, the fear of crowds descending on Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 2, 2020 at 7:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Response to the discussion about the Land Bank and Affordable Housing REETs. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Editor, I am writing as Board President of the San Juan Community Home Trust, a non-profit organization on San Juan Island. Our mission is to build and sell permanently affordable housing for ownership, to low and moderate income-qualified islanders. Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 2, 2020 at 8:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Response by Ron Whalen/Sponsor of San Juan County Initiative 2020-10 I request the following be posted to San Juan Update as a response to the letter posted by Alice Hurd on June 1st. Not true…..Neither the initiative or the petition says anything about ending or eliminating the Land Bank (LB) and affordable housing. THE PROPOSED Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 1, 2020 at 6:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag today we have this letter from Alice Hurd, Former Trustee of the San Juan Preservation Trust… I am writing to share my concern about an initiative petition being circulated in San Juan County for the purpose of putting a measure on the November ballot to close down the San Juan Continue Reading
Letter from the Sheriff
Written on May 30, 2020 at 10:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over the last few days we have all witnessed the unfolding events in Minnesota, and around the country, spurred by a tragic death that occurred in Minneapolis involving the police and a black male who was in custody. The actions that resulted in the death of George Floyd are disturbing and saddening. When these events Continue Reading
Letter to the Community from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Kari McVeigh
Written on May 26, 2020 at 12:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
May 2020 Dear Wonderful Community Members, The 2019-2020 school year is winding to a close, and what a year it has been! We started last summer with our Aerospace Design team under the guidance of teacher Dan Garner, becoming international champions and we end this school year with our First/Second grade Science Team under the Continue Reading
Letters
Written on May 6, 2020 at 2:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJI Update Mailbag this afternoon there’s a letter from Richard Grout… Dear Editor: Tuesday evening the San Juan Public Hospital District (PHD) Commissioners took an action we should all applaud. They voted unanimously to withdraw the agreement concerning integration of the San Juan Island Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Fire District #3 and Continue Reading
How the 2020 Census Benefits San Juan County, Islanders
Written on April 29, 2020 at 9:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJI Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from our San Juan County Council… As islanders continue social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, you are probably wondering how to help your community from home. One easy, impactful way to help? Fill out and return your 2020 Census. By now, Continue Reading
Your Dose of “Awww” for Today
Written on April 29, 2020 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares these photos of his new neighbors. In his words: “I have a momma fox with four babies living around the corner from my house. Though you might need your daily dose of “Awww”… Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Food to Go
Written on April 23, 2020 at 1:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to you from Cynthia Burke… Hello Everyone – We miss seeing you at the Farmer’s Market so we put together some prepackaged items from both Cynthia’s Bistro and Felicitations Bakery for you to pre-order & drive by for pick up. Or just stop by and see what we are offering – Cynthia Continue Reading
Letter from Eileen Drath
Written on April 16, 2020 at 9:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the Mailbag this morning we find this letter from Eileen Drath… Dear Editor, During this time of coronavirus unrest, there are some particularly comforting aspects of living in San Juan County. Right at the top is our San Juan County Land Bank. We are fortunate to have land set aside in perpetuity. We have Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 10, 2020 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today in the SJ Update Mailbag we have this letter from Gay Graham… To the Editor: Covid-19 has caused us to make any number of changes in the paths that we used to take. One of these can be forgetting to renew or not having the opportunity to support those organizations and causes that need Continue Reading
Letters
Written on July 8, 2020 at 1:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag we have this letter today from Daniel Schwartz, SJC Republican Precinct Committee Officer… Response to the San Juan County Democrats Resolution on Police Reform The San Juan County Democrats have produced a resolution filled with the fabrications, revisionist history, and outright falsehoods that make up the woke playbook of today’s Continue Reading
Letter from Island Stage Left
Written on July 8, 2020 at 8:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we have a note from Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left… Hello from Island Stage Left, Apparently a rumor has been circulating that Island Stage Left has ceased operations. This is news to us! The rumor is untrue. At this point we have no idea what the future holds (nor Continue Reading
Hospice in the Time of Covid19
Written on June 30, 2020 at 4:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today we have this letter from Beth Helstien… A huge shout out to Hospice of San Juan and San Juan County Senior Services for all their services! Do you know that our local hospice organization loans all kinds of equipment to the community whether you need Hospice volunteer services or Continue Reading
Against Common Sense: White Male Privilege and Me
Written on June 29, 2020 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have these thoughts from David Kobrin… As an historian, I know there can be two opposing accounts of the same event, both of which are equally accurate. I’m not alluding to “alternative facts” or made up fictions. I mean exactly what I wrote: two stories that contradict Continue Reading
A Letter From Roche Harbor Resort
Written on June 22, 2020 at 4:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this afternoon we have this letter from Brent Snow, General Manager of Roche Harbor Resort… Dear Friends, Neighbors and Community, The COVID-19 pandemic has put a terrible monkey wrench in all our plans. These are not easy times for any hospitality operation and Roche Harbor is founded and based on hospitality. We are Continue Reading
Letter from Ron Whalen
Written on June 17, 2020 at 7:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag this morning we have this letter from Ron Whalen… I request posting of the following; June 7th Amanda Azous posted a letter titled Fact Check of Whalen Petition. Therein Amanda alleges I request signing a petition to eliminate the Land Bank (LB). She alleges I have spread falsehoods and attempted Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 8, 2020 at 6:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the mailbag this morning we have this letter from Janet Thomas… Dear Islanders, The Southern Resident orcas are facing imminent extinction. Unlike other orca species they do not eat other marine mammals. Their primary diet is Chinook salmon–specifically the salmon that comes from the Fraser River in B.C. and migrates along the west side Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 8, 2020 at 6:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
And another letter, this one from Laura Saccio… To My Fellow Islanders, More than 20 years ago, my grandfather, a New Mexican farmer, rescued me from a life of impersonal work in the financial industry. I had been hired to work at an investment firm in Portland, and would see my family, including our two Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 7, 2020 at 4:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Fact Check of Whalen Petition Dear Editor and Community, We recently received in the mail Mr. Ron Whalen’s request to have us sign a petition to eliminate the Land Bank by December 2020. The request was loaded with falsehoods and outrageously attempted to dupe our community into thinking that a yes or no answer meant Continue Reading
John Miller Shares a Photo
Written on June 7, 2020 at 6:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller saw this on Roche Harbor road the other day. He said: “It reminds me of the old Burma Shave signs of years past, projecting an important message.” Thanks for sharing John!
Letters
Written on June 5, 2020 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today in the SJ Update mailbag, we have this letter from Lydia Miller… I want to commend Dr Frank James, the Board of Health and County Council, for making the prudent responsible decision to finally allow lodging to reopen. Given that Americans are cautiously emerging from social distancing measures, the fear of crowds descending on Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 2, 2020 at 7:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Response to the discussion about the Land Bank and Affordable Housing REETs. Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Editor, I am writing as Board President of the San Juan Community Home Trust, a non-profit organization on San Juan Island. Our mission is to build and sell permanently affordable housing for ownership, to low and moderate income-qualified islanders. Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 2, 2020 at 8:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Response by Ron Whalen/Sponsor of San Juan County Initiative 2020-10 I request the following be posted to San Juan Update as a response to the letter posted by Alice Hurd on June 1st. Not true…..Neither the initiative or the petition says anything about ending or eliminating the Land Bank (LB) and affordable housing. THE PROPOSED Continue Reading
Letters
Written on June 1, 2020 at 6:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag today we have this letter from Alice Hurd, Former Trustee of the San Juan Preservation Trust… I am writing to share my concern about an initiative petition being circulated in San Juan County for the purpose of putting a measure on the November ballot to close down the San Juan Continue Reading
Letter from the Sheriff
Written on May 30, 2020 at 10:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Over the last few days we have all witnessed the unfolding events in Minnesota, and around the country, spurred by a tragic death that occurred in Minneapolis involving the police and a black male who was in custody. The actions that resulted in the death of George Floyd are disturbing and saddening. When these events Continue Reading
Letter to the Community from San Juan Island School District Superintendent Kari McVeigh
Written on May 26, 2020 at 12:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
May 2020 Dear Wonderful Community Members, The 2019-2020 school year is winding to a close, and what a year it has been! We started last summer with our Aerospace Design team under the guidance of teacher Dan Garner, becoming international champions and we end this school year with our First/Second grade Science Team under the Continue Reading
Letters
Written on May 6, 2020 at 2:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJI Update Mailbag this afternoon there’s a letter from Richard Grout… Dear Editor: Tuesday evening the San Juan Public Hospital District (PHD) Commissioners took an action we should all applaud. They voted unanimously to withdraw the agreement concerning integration of the San Juan Island Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Fire District #3 and Continue Reading
How the 2020 Census Benefits San Juan County, Islanders
Written on April 29, 2020 at 9:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJI Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from our San Juan County Council… As islanders continue social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, you are probably wondering how to help your community from home. One easy, impactful way to help? Fill out and return your 2020 Census. By now, Continue Reading
Your Dose of “Awww” for Today
Written on April 29, 2020 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares these photos of his new neighbors. In his words: “I have a momma fox with four babies living around the corner from my house. Though you might need your daily dose of “Awww”… Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Food to Go
Written on April 23, 2020 at 1:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to you from Cynthia Burke… Hello Everyone – We miss seeing you at the Farmer’s Market so we put together some prepackaged items from both Cynthia’s Bistro and Felicitations Bakery for you to pre-order & drive by for pick up. Or just stop by and see what we are offering – Cynthia Continue Reading
Letter from Eileen Drath
Written on April 16, 2020 at 9:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the Mailbag this morning we find this letter from Eileen Drath… Dear Editor, During this time of coronavirus unrest, there are some particularly comforting aspects of living in San Juan County. Right at the top is our San Juan County Land Bank. We are fortunate to have land set aside in perpetuity. We have Continue Reading