Hello to all of our island neighbors,

Stuart Island has been a very pleasant place to be during these chaotic times of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sun still rises and sets on what for everyone is our piece of paradise in this world.  We all hope that you all have found safety and have been staying healthy along with the rest of your family and friends.

Due to the unique and unusual circumstances this year with the Governor’s stay at home proclamation and social distancing, myself and the Board have decided to delay the 2020 annual meeting until July.  Even though there is no accommodation in our bylaws for governmental mandates such as these, by waiting there is a better chance of having a productive meeting.  By then, we might be in a better circumstance to gather in a socially distanced group and if not, have a combination of a virtual and in person gathering.  We want everyone that wants to participate to have the opportunity.

We will be having a socially distanced Board meeting on Saturday, May 23 and will report to all of you.  We have made progress on the rebuilding of the community ramp and will provide an update with current costs, projections and challenges. As usual, there are always a few other issues and we will be sending out the annual budget summary.

If anyone has an issue that you would like to discuss at the Board meeting please call or email any of the Board members. I have listed their phone numbers and email addresses for your convenience.

Rhys Spoor           206 799-8386 spoordds@msn.com

Jason Douglass    425 301-0864 jason@sanjuanairlines.com

Randy Thompson 425 387-1993 ratdds@yahoo.com

Bill Shivers            206 480-8040 dogbarf@centurytel.net

Danette Carroll     425 293-3636 dcarroll55@gmail.com

Kipp Carroll           425 315-6828 wkcarroll55@gmail.com

Stay safe my friends and I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you when this all settles down and we are together again.

Best regards,

Rhys Spoor

Stuart Island Airpark Association President

Hey Neighbors, many of us have our pets with us up here on the island.  I’ve been asked to put a short note asking that we really make an effort to keep control of our animals.  No pilot needs to have to do a go around, whether it is caused by deer, geese or dogs (or mowers for that matter.)

Also, there are sheep (both old and young) on the south side of the island that don’t need to be disrupted by our dogs.  They have enough trouble with the Bald Eagles (eagles have to eat too I think!)

Thanks..

Is coming on the 15th and the 16th..

We thought it might be fun to have our island animals recognized!  If you have a dog, a favorite deer, cat, chicken, lamb, cockatiel, get me a picture and a short bio and I’ll post it.  Might be fun.  Today we start with one of my favorites…

Well I always thought most of our pets are better than most of us people right?  So we are going to highlight the animals in our life.  Today we begin with Rufus, a big dog in a little body!!  Randy and Jamie recently lost Rufus.

If you ever walked on the beach on Johns Pass you met Rufus.  We asked Jamie and Randy Thompson to write a couple words about him. Here is what they wrote..

Rufus , alias Rufus Dufus, or Rufie Boy. Lived Aug 2003- Oct 2019 Little dog with a big dog attitude. Also affectionately called ”the sheriff“ when in the presence of other dogs. He would run up and down the beach barking and biting at waves. Known for his voracious appetite and lack of discernment, he would eat deer poop, salmon carcass, and even a dead bird. Meal time was his highlight and he would sit upright for minutes begging for food at the table. A great walker, he hiked Tip-Top many times. He was my best buddy and I will always miss him. Jamie and Randy Thompson

Hello fellow islanders!

For some time now we’ve talked about offering fresh grocery delivery from Costco and/or Fred Myer in Bellingham to Stuart Island by air (actually, any store that does delivery will work, but we know these two have fresh food!)  We’ve already made this service a reality on San Juan and Orcas, and now we’re trying to bring it to Stuart (at least seasonally.)

I’ve put together a web page with information about how we want to do this and what the requirements would be and how we can do this for a reasonable cost.  The link below will take you to an information page, with a sign up sheet.   You’re not obligated when you sign up, we’re just trying to gauge the need and interest and get this all lined up to make it easy and effective.

All the details are here:  https://secure.sanjuanairlines.com/grouptransportinfo.asp

Enter code 265987

ALSO – Special Airport Parking in Bellingham for islanders!

Additionally, we have parking spots available at the Bellingham Airport, just across from our facility.  Permits for Islanders are $180 a year.  Details are attached.

Please pass this on to others not listed on the ‘to’ line.  This list may be a little old and isn’t necessarily comprehensive.

Many thanks,

Jason Douglass

Owner, San Juan Airlines

Phone: 360.676.9999

Toll Free: 800.874.4434

Email: jason@SanJuanAirlines.com

Our mission is to provide safe,

simple and satisfying air service

to each of our guests.

As you may know a bright light in the many bright stars of our island people has been QuinSerra Robert Stanley. She came with her sister Jeannette Roberts and blessed us for a few years with her warm smile, gentle embrace and reverence for all living things. Everyone who met her loved and loves her.

QuinSerra has been ill and plans to eventually be buried in the Stuart Island cemetery. She greatly appreciates the community’s loving thoughts.

I got this note from a guy looking for property on our island, so I told him if post this. You never know.. I think he was interested in the West end mostly, but this note is also meant for our end of Stuart.

I have been looking for property on the west end of the island but nothing is for sale. If anyone is thinking of selling my email is tim1h2@gmail.com

copied from the forum..

Hi, I’m looking for sharing the Humpback, around the end of April or into May for gas tank delivery from Harbor Propane. Since tank delivery takes up all of the Humpback, would be nice to share with someone else who needs a gas tank. Bob at Harbor said he thinks there might be other interest?
Thanks,
Sharon or John Boyd
360-472-1033

from Vince…  (thanks Vince)

“Well a bit of dry finally arrived. Bob’s hanger west is semi firm ( winter firm). Use the center of runway stay off of sides and east end ( still very soft).  And keep your eyes open as someone is driving heavy machinery on the runway and cars. So there are some rather large ruts”