Topic: Letters
Re-Live Thanksgiving Here
Written on December 9, 2016 at 9:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Community Thanksgiving volunteers! Thank you again for your hard work this year. Professional photographer, Russell Illig, took some fantastic photos of the 18th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. If you want to reminisce with a slide show of this Thanksgiving Past, go to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner web page where a slide show is ready for you Continue Reading
Sam’s Books
Written on December 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag this morning, Emily Geyman shares this with you… Sam R. Buck II, who recently passed away, lived almost all of his 89 years on San Juan Island and wrote a trilogy of books which give a unique perspective of life in the islands from the 1920s to today. The Bucks Stopped Continue Reading
Great Veteran’s Day Ceremonies
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Ron Di Cristina with good things to say about Veteran’s Day Ceremonies at FHHS and FHES… A sincere congratulatory note of appreciation is in order for “Jobs Well Done!” Friday Harbor High & Elementary School students, staff, parents and friends all participated in wonderful pre-Veteran’s Day Ceremonies last Continue Reading
Haida Gwaii
Written on November 14, 2016 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Lynn Danaher over at the Friday Harbor Film Festival after their successful event last weekend… Free Special Screening Due to popular demand, we will be hosting a special screening of Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar on Tuesday November 15th at 7:00pm. The Continue Reading
Bill Watson Says Thanks…
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag today… Dear Citizens, I want to thank all of the people who gave me encouragement and support during my campaign for San Juan County Council District 1. I consider myself fortunate to have had an opportunity to meet with and talk with so many fellow citizens of San Juan County Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on October 13, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag, Nancy Ballman writes… I would like to thank islanders bank and Alexandra Sherlock for setting up the table for the new barn at the fairgrounds. I am so happy with the pledges we got and thank everyone who pledged. Every penny counts!
Letter from Frank Penwell
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag… Dear Editor, Many of you know that I am passionate about recycling and the need for siting of Essential Public Facilities. I can attest to the fact that over the last 4 years, Bob Jarman has been the only Council member to agree to meet with me on these two issues, Continue Reading
FallAbundance
Written on September 23, 2016 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vonnie Harold shares this letter about the fun time the garden club had at the plant sale at the aboretum in Seattle… Plant sale at the UW Botanic Gardens Although an Arboretum Society was started in Seattle in 1930, it really began in 1935, when the Park Board of the City of Seattle and the Continue Reading
CT Recycling Meeting
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, here’s an invitation from Frank Penwell… For those who have showed an interest or concern regarding CT recycling, there is an open meeting scheduled, and anyone can attend. I want to thank all of you for your interest in Community Treasures / CT Recycling. A lot of you have Continue Reading
Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s in the mailbag today… Here’s a good one: a San Juan Update reader from California, Paul Denikin, shares this set of tips on Ecologically Friendly remodeling tips for your home. Check them out below and be sure to visit his website… The Best Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips Going green is an important part of Continue Reading
Memorial Service
Written on September 8, 2016 at 1:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard there will be a memorial service for Sid Clark. It will be held Saturday, September 10th at 10:30 AM at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring Street.
Reach the Top!
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you had a chance to enjoy “Sundays at the Summit” of Mount Grant on San Juan Island? The road to the top is open Sundays noon to six through September 25. Hiking trails are open daily. The Summit offers 360-degree views of valleys, lakes, straits, mountains, soaring raptors and wind-gnarled Douglas firs. It’s a Continue Reading
Remembering 9/11
Written on August 29, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mayor Carrie Lacher shares these thoughts as we near the 15th anniversary of the events of September 11th, 2001… This year our Nation and our community mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11. While we continue to grieve that traumatic day and our tragic losses, we also have a renewed opportunity to re-commit to the unity, dedication, Continue Reading
Letter From Animal Protection Society
Written on August 21, 2016 at 2:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Last week during our county fair the temperature here on the island rose to well over 80 degrees several days in a row. Sadly, those of us working at the Animal Protection Society booth were notified on four separate occasions that people had parked their cars in the lots across the street from Continue Reading
Jessica Says Thanks!
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update, I wanted to share the news that our local community is going to be featured on a TV show. Last summer, I was contacted through my blog (http://jessicaoldwyn.blogspot.com) by Wayfarer Entertainment. They were producing “a documentary series about courageous people facing one of life’s most difficult challenges, a terminal illness,” and Continue Reading
I’m Back
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi everyone. I am back on task with the editing and operations at the SJ Update. Surgery was successful and I am on the mend. I want to give a great big Thank You to all of you who left comments with good wishes, healing thoughts, and prayers for my recovery – they were all Continue Reading
Re-Live Thanksgiving Here
Written on December 9, 2016 at 9:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Community Thanksgiving volunteers! Thank you again for your hard work this year. Professional photographer, Russell Illig, took some fantastic photos of the 18th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. If you want to reminisce with a slide show of this Thanksgiving Past, go to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner web page where a slide show is ready for you Continue Reading
Sam’s Books
Written on December 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag this morning, Emily Geyman shares this with you… Sam R. Buck II, who recently passed away, lived almost all of his 89 years on San Juan Island and wrote a trilogy of books which give a unique perspective of life in the islands from the 1920s to today. The Bucks Stopped Continue Reading
Great Veteran’s Day Ceremonies
Written on November 16, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, it’s Ron Di Cristina with good things to say about Veteran’s Day Ceremonies at FHHS and FHES… A sincere congratulatory note of appreciation is in order for “Jobs Well Done!” Friday Harbor High & Elementary School students, staff, parents and friends all participated in wonderful pre-Veteran’s Day Ceremonies last Continue Reading
Haida Gwaii
Written on November 14, 2016 at 9:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Lynn Danaher over at the Friday Harbor Film Festival after their successful event last weekend… Free Special Screening Due to popular demand, we will be hosting a special screening of Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar on Tuesday November 15th at 7:00pm. The Continue Reading
Bill Watson Says Thanks…
Written on November 9, 2016 at 2:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag today… Dear Citizens, I want to thank all of the people who gave me encouragement and support during my campaign for San Juan County Council District 1. I consider myself fortunate to have had an opportunity to meet with and talk with so many fellow citizens of San Juan County Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on October 13, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag, Nancy Ballman writes… I would like to thank islanders bank and Alexandra Sherlock for setting up the table for the new barn at the fairgrounds. I am so happy with the pledges we got and thank everyone who pledged. Every penny counts!
Letter from Frank Penwell
Written on October 9, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag… Dear Editor, Many of you know that I am passionate about recycling and the need for siting of Essential Public Facilities. I can attest to the fact that over the last 4 years, Bob Jarman has been the only Council member to agree to meet with me on these two issues, Continue Reading
FallAbundance
Written on September 23, 2016 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vonnie Harold shares this letter about the fun time the garden club had at the plant sale at the aboretum in Seattle… Plant sale at the UW Botanic Gardens Although an Arboretum Society was started in Seattle in 1930, it really began in 1935, when the Park Board of the City of Seattle and the Continue Reading
CT Recycling Meeting
Written on September 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag today, here’s an invitation from Frank Penwell… For those who have showed an interest or concern regarding CT recycling, there is an open meeting scheduled, and anyone can attend. I want to thank all of you for your interest in Community Treasures / CT Recycling. A lot of you have Continue Reading
Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s see what’s in the mailbag today… Here’s a good one: a San Juan Update reader from California, Paul Denikin, shares this set of tips on Ecologically Friendly remodeling tips for your home. Check them out below and be sure to visit his website… The Best Eco-Friendly Remodeling Tips Going green is an important part of Continue Reading
Memorial Service
Written on September 8, 2016 at 1:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard there will be a memorial service for Sid Clark. It will be held Saturday, September 10th at 10:30 AM at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring Street.
Reach the Top!
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you had a chance to enjoy “Sundays at the Summit” of Mount Grant on San Juan Island? The road to the top is open Sundays noon to six through September 25. Hiking trails are open daily. The Summit offers 360-degree views of valleys, lakes, straits, mountains, soaring raptors and wind-gnarled Douglas firs. It’s a Continue Reading
Remembering 9/11
Written on August 29, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mayor Carrie Lacher shares these thoughts as we near the 15th anniversary of the events of September 11th, 2001… This year our Nation and our community mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11. While we continue to grieve that traumatic day and our tragic losses, we also have a renewed opportunity to re-commit to the unity, dedication, Continue Reading
Letter From Animal Protection Society
Written on August 21, 2016 at 2:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, Last week during our county fair the temperature here on the island rose to well over 80 degrees several days in a row. Sadly, those of us working at the Animal Protection Society booth were notified on four separate occasions that people had parked their cars in the lots across the street from Continue Reading
Jessica Says Thanks!
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi San Juan Update, I wanted to share the news that our local community is going to be featured on a TV show. Last summer, I was contacted through my blog (http://jessicaoldwyn.blogspot.com) by Wayfarer Entertainment. They were producing “a documentary series about courageous people facing one of life’s most difficult challenges, a terminal illness,” and Continue Reading
I’m Back
Written on August 16, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi everyone. I am back on task with the editing and operations at the SJ Update. Surgery was successful and I am on the mend. I want to give a great big Thank You to all of you who left comments with good wishes, healing thoughts, and prayers for my recovery – they were all Continue Reading