Letters to the Editor - The Journal of the San Juan Islands

Big bite for Brann Cabin restoration | Letters

The tiny, amazing, one-of-kind Brann cabin is so very close to being restored; you and your pie can help make the dream reality.

Past comes alive in ‘spooky ‘stroll | Letters

Come to “Ghosts Among Us,” with or without experiences to share, when we meet on Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Park at the bottom of Spring Street.

New era: good time for change in attitude | Letters

What is recommended is a wholehearted commitment to the belief that citizen property owners should make the decisions about development, and that county employees should be facilitators of their intentions. And more importantly, that citizens’ interests and not political agendas should be their ascendant concern.

Comfort for the terminally ill provided by United Way | Letters

San Juan Island, surrounded by the Salish Sea and accessible only by boat or plane, poses challenges to the care of terminally ill patients. Because of United Way of San Juan County's support for Hospice of San Juan, those challenges are being met, and overcome.

Nowhere without talented teachers | Letters

As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, we want to give a big thank you to the dedicated teachers and staff that make our island children thrive.

‘Into the Woods’, smashing success | Letters

These islands have enticed all kinds of gifted people willing to share their gifts. So we do, in fact, have some great restaurants, artists, writers, musicians, actors, and theater.

Inspired by fresh face of progress | Letters

I am very happy to learn that after all those years together, these two women are finally able to marry.

In praise of 'Into the Woods': a must see | Letters

Very few amateur groups can take on Sondheim, and I’m delighted that our community possesses the talent necessary to pull off the ambitious musical score. With a professional-sounding orchestra to boot!

More praise for 'Into the Woods' | Letters

You will be amazed how the stories are cleverly woven together. Questions about honesty, integrity and how we should treat giants are all discussed. Plus...

Fear proves unfounded; knocked out by ‘Into the Woods’ | Letters

Franky, I was dreading the evening, having seen an awful community theatre performance of the Stephan Sondheim musical many years ago. I’m so glad we went Friday night.