To the editor:

We would like to thank our community for a most memorable 2015. The island’s continued support and appreciation of what we do at the studio and in the community over our 38 years of living here, warms our hearts.

Living on Bainbridge island is a unique experience we feel can’t be replicated. During our residence here we have witnessed the Island’s embrace of local artists and the creation of an Art Council; disappearing farm lands to the protection of them; the exclusivity of beaches to road ends for all to access; disappearing forests to the purchase of a Grand one, to mention a few.

During this time our peers in the arts have grown with the island’s population; they bring depth, skills, and diverse points of view while adding significant economic sustainability to our small city.

There are many “treasures” on this island, people who volunteer tirelessly to the causes that speak to their hearts and many who may never be recognized. Thank you all for what you do, we know you’re out there and your time and commitments are priceless to those you serve.

Thank you again for your patronage and we look forward to welcoming the new Island Treasures for 2016.

GREGG MESMER AND DIANE BONCIOLINI

Mesolini Glass Studio