Topic: Letters
Letter About Affordable Housing
Written on August 30, 2017 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham of the Home Trust… We continually hear of the acute need for permanently affordable housing on our islands. Not necessarily housing for seasonal workers or those who wish to have a vacation home. We are talking about our islanders who are Continue Reading
Help with Cynthia’s Parkinson’s
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Aaron D’Errico… My Mother, Cynthia , is a lifelong ability advocate and the epitome of altruism. She is a champion of helping others, both before and since I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age one, soon after becoming a massage therapist to help me and so many more in the process. Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update email bag this morning we have a letter from Miles Crossen sharing this letter of thanks… Dear Editor, I’d just like to take a few minutes to say thanks to a small handful of folks that helped out with the San Juan County Fair Photography Department Exhibit. Without their help there Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on August 25, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Parents and Community Members: One of the many aspects that I love about being an educator is the fact that we get to have a new start each academic year. Perhaps one of my favorite events is joining Team SJISD at our convocation on Monday, August 28 at 7:45 am, Friday Harbor High Continue Reading
Women’s Group Letter
Written on August 14, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter to the San Juan County Council: The San Juan County (SJC) Planning Commission is comprised of nine men even though the majority of our county’s population is female. SJC has one of the few Planning Commissions in Washington State comprised entirely of men. SJC Planning Commissioners Continue Reading
Mammatus Clouds
Written on July 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag today, we have a photo from Mary Kalbert who was recently visiting friends in Spearfish, South Dakota when they saw these clouds from the upstairs balcony. How does this relate to Friday Harbor? Well, here it is in Mary’s words… The connection, I think is how different our mild and Continue Reading
Letter from Ruth McKenna
Written on July 21, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from Ruth McKenna, Candidate for SJI School Board… Vote for Ruth McKenna– San Juan Island Schools Director 1 Dear Editor, The schools on San Juan Island have been the center of the community for over a century. The district teaches over 800 students, employs Continue Reading
Daniel Day Acoustic
Written on July 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Daniel Day writes to let you know he will be playing later this week… I’m playing a mix of my original tunes and a few favorite covers this Friday at Cynthia’s restaurant, 65 Nichols Street, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Why do sad songs make me happy? I know the good eats and drinks will Continue Reading
Woody Jepsen Passes
Written on June 28, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
There will be a celebration of life for Woody Jepsen on Sunday. Click the poster at right to enlarge for more info. Please attend if you can – if unable, cards can be sent to Helen Jepsen and Family at P.O. Box 606, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. An obituary is to be released soon.
Kate Schuman in the Middle
Written on June 26, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman writes to share this good news of hers… Dear San Juan Update, I have some fun news to share. I entered my song “That’s Me in the Middle” in the West Valley Country Music Association’s Songwriter Contest and came in first! The WVCMA is in the Phoenix area, so I’m down here enjoying Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on June 21, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students, and Community Members: On Saturday, June 10, I participated in the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2017. They were rising juniors when I started my position two years ago. The accomplishments of these talented young men and women are obvious and highlighted by the number of scholarships that were Continue Reading
Thank you from PADs
Written on June 6, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
All of us involved in Parkinson’s Alert Dogs (PADs for Parkinson’s) are profoundly grateful for the recent grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation. The funding was specifically from the San Juan Island Women’s Fund (a pooled Donor Advised Fund), several other Donor Advised Funds, and a private pass-through donation in support of our Continue Reading
Paideia Says “Thanks”
Written on May 31, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia Classical School’s Board of Directors, staff, students & families would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for their generous donation to our Scholarship Fund. Paideia is a private school in Friday Harbor offering an excellent classical education for Kindergarten through 8th Grade. These funds go directly towards tuition aid for families Continue Reading
Name That Mouse
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ruth Offen of WaterWorks Gallery is wondering if you have any name ideas for this mouse… This week Randy Hudson, Georgia Gerber’s husband was on the island to install this giant mouse measuring 40 x 20 x 25. He’s quite the looker. I’m thinking she needs a name. Any ideas? Email your suggestions to [email protected]
Improvements at Spring Street International School
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School is pleased to explain the many activities recently visible on its grounds. These are all outward expressions of the success of the high-quality programs available to local and off-island families. The school has grown to 100 students, a cap set by its strategic plan to maintain its small, rural community atmosphere. Continue Reading
Thank You, Chicago!
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Deb Langhans… The arts have always represented a beacon of provocative inspiration… This gift was instantly accessible in the razzle dazzle production of “Chicago” I beheld last night at SJCT. From the opening notes & first display of grinding hips, to the final sexy dance Continue Reading
Letter About Affordable Housing
Written on August 30, 2017 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham of the Home Trust… We continually hear of the acute need for permanently affordable housing on our islands. Not necessarily housing for seasonal workers or those who wish to have a vacation home. We are talking about our islanders who are Continue Reading
Help with Cynthia’s Parkinson’s
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Aaron D’Errico… My Mother, Cynthia , is a lifelong ability advocate and the epitome of altruism. She is a champion of helping others, both before and since I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age one, soon after becoming a massage therapist to help me and so many more in the process. Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on August 29, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update email bag this morning we have a letter from Miles Crossen sharing this letter of thanks… Dear Editor, I’d just like to take a few minutes to say thanks to a small handful of folks that helped out with the San Juan County Fair Photography Department Exhibit. Without their help there Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on August 25, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Students, Parents and Community Members: One of the many aspects that I love about being an educator is the fact that we get to have a new start each academic year. Perhaps one of my favorite events is joining Team SJISD at our convocation on Monday, August 28 at 7:45 am, Friday Harbor High Continue Reading
Women’s Group Letter
Written on August 14, 2017 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter to the San Juan County Council: The San Juan County (SJC) Planning Commission is comprised of nine men even though the majority of our county’s population is female. SJC has one of the few Planning Commissions in Washington State comprised entirely of men. SJC Planning Commissioners Continue Reading
Mammatus Clouds
Written on July 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag today, we have a photo from Mary Kalbert who was recently visiting friends in Spearfish, South Dakota when they saw these clouds from the upstairs balcony. How does this relate to Friday Harbor? Well, here it is in Mary’s words… The connection, I think is how different our mild and Continue Reading
Letter from Ruth McKenna
Written on July 21, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have a letter from Ruth McKenna, Candidate for SJI School Board… Vote for Ruth McKenna– San Juan Island Schools Director 1 Dear Editor, The schools on San Juan Island have been the center of the community for over a century. The district teaches over 800 students, employs Continue Reading
Daniel Day Acoustic
Written on July 19, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Daniel Day writes to let you know he will be playing later this week… I’m playing a mix of my original tunes and a few favorite covers this Friday at Cynthia’s restaurant, 65 Nichols Street, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Why do sad songs make me happy? I know the good eats and drinks will Continue Reading
Woody Jepsen Passes
Written on June 28, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
There will be a celebration of life for Woody Jepsen on Sunday. Click the poster at right to enlarge for more info. Please attend if you can – if unable, cards can be sent to Helen Jepsen and Family at P.O. Box 606, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. An obituary is to be released soon.
Kate Schuman in the Middle
Written on June 26, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Schuman writes to share this good news of hers… Dear San Juan Update, I have some fun news to share. I entered my song “That’s Me in the Middle” in the West Valley Country Music Association’s Songwriter Contest and came in first! The WVCMA is in the Phoenix area, so I’m down here enjoying Continue Reading
Letter from the Superintendent
Written on June 21, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students, and Community Members: On Saturday, June 10, I participated in the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2017. They were rising juniors when I started my position two years ago. The accomplishments of these talented young men and women are obvious and highlighted by the number of scholarships that were Continue Reading
Thank you from PADs
Written on June 6, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
All of us involved in Parkinson’s Alert Dogs (PADs for Parkinson’s) are profoundly grateful for the recent grant from the San Juan Island Community Foundation. The funding was specifically from the San Juan Island Women’s Fund (a pooled Donor Advised Fund), several other Donor Advised Funds, and a private pass-through donation in support of our Continue Reading
Paideia Says “Thanks”
Written on May 31, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia Classical School’s Board of Directors, staff, students & families would like to thank the San Juan Island Community Foundation for their generous donation to our Scholarship Fund. Paideia is a private school in Friday Harbor offering an excellent classical education for Kindergarten through 8th Grade. These funds go directly towards tuition aid for families Continue Reading
Name That Mouse
Written on May 29, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ruth Offen of WaterWorks Gallery is wondering if you have any name ideas for this mouse… This week Randy Hudson, Georgia Gerber’s husband was on the island to install this giant mouse measuring 40 x 20 x 25. He’s quite the looker. I’m thinking she needs a name. Any ideas? Email your suggestions to [email protected]
Improvements at Spring Street International School
Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School is pleased to explain the many activities recently visible on its grounds. These are all outward expressions of the success of the high-quality programs available to local and off-island families. The school has grown to 100 students, a cap set by its strategic plan to maintain its small, rural community atmosphere. Continue Reading
Thank You, Chicago!
Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag we find this letter from Deb Langhans… The arts have always represented a beacon of provocative inspiration… This gift was instantly accessible in the razzle dazzle production of “Chicago” I beheld last night at SJCT. From the opening notes & first display of grinding hips, to the final sexy dance Continue Reading