Monthly Archives: August 2010
Layla comes to the island!
Written on August 9, 2010 at 2:29 pm, by Ian Byington
Pretty exciting news – Layla’s here! Here’s more from proud parents Erin & Pete: Pete and Erin Ancich are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Layla Evelyn Ancich, on Tuesday July 27, 2010. Layla was born at Stevens Hospital in Edmonds, Washington at 1:00am and weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz and was 19.75 Continue Reading
It’s in the water…but filtering is on the way
Written on August 9, 2010 at 1:56 pm, by Ian Byington
You know those long, scientific-sounding messages we who live in Town get from the Town of Friday Harbor about how our drinking water is doing….I’d like to report a bit of good news from the last one. For the past few years, the levels of THM (Trihalomethane – here’s an explanation & here’s a bit Continue Reading
Sunny day for sunflowers…
Written on August 9, 2010 at 9:21 am, by Ian Byington
Drop by Robin’s Nest (next to Island Studios) to see what she’s got!
Sign up at the St. David’s Day School…
Written on August 9, 2010 at 7:48 am, by Ian Byington
Parish administrator David Bentley wanted you to know about how the Day School is doing: Hi, Ian! We’re pretty excited about enrolling a new group of kindergarten-aged children here at Saint David’s Day School. Margaret Barker and Carmen Tompkins, both certified teachers, have an exciting and engaging academic enrichment program going with a limited enrollment Continue Reading
New business on the edge of town….
Written on August 8, 2010 at 10:50 pm, by Ian Byington
Looks like there’s a new business right where Site Elements used to be, right as you’re going Cattle Point Road just past Golf Course Road….New owners Skip and Mildred Foss wanted to invite you to drop by: We just wanted to let you know that there is a new landscape supply business on the island. Continue Reading
Let there be peace…
Written on August 8, 2010 at 10:40 pm, by Ian Byington
If you’ve heard Sweet Honey in the Rock, you’ve heard what angels sound like….here’s a nice song to wake up to:
‘Round the rock…
Written on August 6, 2010 at 9:11 am, by Ian Byington
What’s happening…. • Pam Herber wrote to say that the Writers’ Café is tonight (Friday), at The Bean (behind the Pelindaba Lavender shop on First Street) from 5:00-6:30pm. She says to ring your fiction, nonfiction or poetry to read or join us to listen. Sign-up will be at 5:00 and we will start reading at Continue Reading
Natural Horsemanship…don’t miss the demo
Written on August 6, 2010 at 8:24 am, by Ian Byington
If you seen the Natural Horsemanship demonstrations before, you know what I mean: they show a wonderful & natural & respectful connection between rider & horse which is part show, part dance, and all joy. Megan Goudi tells me that she and the girls that she rides horses with are doing demonstrations this summer and Continue Reading
Another morning song…
Written on August 6, 2010 at 8:14 am, by Ian Byington
Remember the Eagles in 1973?
Siri’s back on the island this week…
Written on August 6, 2010 at 8:09 am, by Ian Byington
Since she left the island, Siri Thorson has been working in New York, and this coming month she’s featured in BUST magazine (again!) as one of four spotlighted bloggers who offer fashion tips & hints. You can check out Siri’s well-written blog (it’s called “Ringo Have A Banana”) here, and here’s more about BUST. Her Continue Reading
Morning song for you…
Written on August 5, 2010 at 9:04 am, by Ian Byington
This is a song I used to sing to put my kids to sleep…it always sounds so nice with the harmony (and even better with the canticle part). Here’s Simon & Garfunkel in 1980:
News around the rock…
Written on August 5, 2010 at 12:56 am, by Ian Byington
And then there was more news…. 🙂 • The Island Stage Left production of Henry V continues at Roche Harbor this weekend (Thursday through Sunday) at 8:15pm each evening. The show runs through August 22nd…. • Meanwhile, Jan at the Community Theatre says there are only four shots at seeing the play there left: There Continue Reading
Catching up with the sheriff candidates…
Written on August 5, 2010 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
The ballots have already been mailed, but since folks have till Tuesday the 17th to get ’em in, some people are still sorting out the candidates. As a helpful guide with the County’s Sheriff’s race, I think you’ll find out a lot in these spots: As a little help for you to get better acquainted Continue Reading
Around the island, this week….
Written on August 4, 2010 at 1:18 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on around here…. • You’ve heard of a cadborosaurus, right? Richard Rodriguez has a maybe picture of one – here you go. Mythical, my eye – he’s got proof! • Baby updates: Bob & Stephanie Walker welcomed Malcolm James last week, and since Stephanie is a writer (and a good one!) Continue Reading
Passing…
Written on August 4, 2010 at 12:51 am, by Ian Byington
Just heard that Mrs. Hood passed away…there will be a service this Saturday. Here’s more: Betty J. Hood Long-time Friday Harbor resident Betty J. Hood, 88, died July 28, 2010, in Orem, Utah, after suffering a stroke. Services will be held on Saturday, August 7, at 3:00 PM at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. Betty was Continue Reading
She’s back…
Written on August 4, 2010 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
If you haven’t been out on the Adventuress, you’ve been missing out…and she’s here for much of August. Here’s the rest of the story: Schooner Adventuress spends August in the San Juan Islands There’s still one month of summer left, and what better place to spend it than sailing through the San Juan Islands? Sound Continue Reading









