Around the island…
Posted June 28, 2012 at 8:22 am by Ian Byington
A turkey vulture spreads its wings…photo by Josie Byington
The first week of summer had it all – wind & rain & sunny days to air it all out…hope you got outside for it all. Here’s more:
• The County Democrats are opening their headquarters this weekend, and everyone is welcome to drop by – here’s more from chairwoman Sarah Crosby:
Democracy Corner is back! An open house to celebrate will take place on Sunday, July 1st, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 135 Second Street (adjacent to the Garden Path Café) to welcome all those who want to preserve democracy, no matter what their political persuasion.
Guests will have an opportunity to browse through papers on many issues and literature from candidates, local, state, and national. They can pick up voter registration forms if they are new to the island or new to voting. Obama bumper stickers and buttons will be available for a suggested donation as well. Light refreshments will be served.
For further information, contact Sarah Crosby, 378-3021.
Jessica & her husband Danny
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• Courtney Steed-Oldwyn tells me there’s a fundraiser for Jessica Oldwyn this weekend – Jess remains one of the bravest & inspiring people I’ve ever met as she continues to tackle the challenges she faces since she found out she had a brain tumor over two years ago (here’s her blog, which always makes realize how good & precious life is)…and here’s the deal with the cherries:
Bonnie & Bob Oldwyn, Jess and Kaal’s parents will be selling Organic Cherries from Eastern Washington this weekend in Friday Harbor at Kings, Marketplace and Roche Harbor. It will be a fundraiser to help offset Jess’ medical bills. Check it out and buy some cherries!!
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• The horse show is this weekend! Here’s more from Barbara Bevens:
Come one come all to the Bits ‘n Spurs 4H annual June Horse Show at the San Juan County Fairgrounds, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 29, 30 and July 1st.
Bring your cowboy hats and sunscreen, it’s sure to be a great show. Riders of all ages welcome, spectators, too! Come on down every day from 9:00 am till done! Get a pre-taste of this year’s Food, Fair, Fun!
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• The word from Ken Clark at Xtreme Fitness…
Our one-week-only guest yoga instructor Jennifer Deacon will be doing two classes…Tuesday July 3 from 5:00-7:00 pm, and Thursday July 5 from 6:00-8:00 pm…sign up!
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Cindy Gutierrez passes this one about a friend of us all: “Here is the picture I am hoping you will post for us! This is our way of saying goodbye to our dear friend, Wayne Craig. We wish him nothing but the best in his next adventure. The island sure won’t be the same without him! Love …. the Gang.”
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• Mary & Smithy tell me the St. Francis Catholic Church Garage Sale is this week from 9am to noon…come on by! (Or come on, buy!)
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• Sorting out the history of the island, especially in the time after first contact with the Europeans, has been a daunting task, and Dr. Jagodinsky has some light to shed on the period – here’s more about this special event this weekend:
Presentation & discussion:
The Family Jewell: A Métis History of San Juan Island and the Puget Sound
By Dr. Katrina Jagodinsky
Saturday June 30, 2012 at 6:00 pm
San Juan Historical Museum Resource Center
323 Price St.
The history of Métis families (Native American and European ancestry) is like the mist that shrouds the San Juan Island chain: a constant, but elusive, characteristic of the Puget Sound past and present. Come and see through the mist at an upcoming presentation about Nora Jewell, born on San Juan Island around 1864, and one of the first mixed-race women to seek justice within Washington’s territorial legal system. Nora Jewell’s remarkable story reveals much about the social and political world of Métis families who were so prevalent during the territorial settlement of the island chain.
Professor Jagodinsky’s discussion will follow the course of Nora Jewell’s documented life between 1864 and 1910 to offer a personal glimpse into the efforts of Métis women to maintain their identity and independence during a period of great transition for the indigenous people of San Juan Island and the Puget Sound. Touching on the practice and problems of Métis history, this presentation makes more visible the presence of indigenous and mixed-race families in San Juan’s past and present. Island locals will no doubt recognize family members and old friends in Nora Jewell’s history, while visitors will enjoy learning more about the rich history of cultural diversity on San Juan Island and the nearby mainland.
Dr. Katrina Jagodinsky is assistant professor of history at University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is writing a comparative history of Native women’s use of the American legal system in Washington and Arizona between 1854 and 1935.
Suggested donation $5, museum members no charge. Info: 378-3949 or [email protected]
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• The Friday Harbor Art Market is tonight from 5-8pm, and it looks Debbie Pigman has asked Cameron & me to play the first part of the evening, follwed by one of the island’s more accomplished musicians, Robin Lohrey, keyboard, fiddle, singer…..who recently finished his first year at the New England Conservatory in Boston. Come on by! I love singing for you!
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Dee with her dog, when she was in her twenties….
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• Just spoke to Marianne Riedman, who wondered if you & I could help her find a dog for her mom – here’s what she has in mind:
SEEKING DOG TO ADOPT: My mom, Dee Riedman, is looking for a sweet, well-behaved, and quiet older dog to adopt (small to medium).
She is 80 years young and has lived on San Juan Island for 30 years. She now lives in town and would love to adopt a nice, gentle dog who needs a home.
If you know of any, please contact her at deeriedman (at) hotmail.com.
If you can include a photo of the dog, that would be great! Thank you!
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That’s Mount Rainier this morning around 5am, from the Interpretive Center at Cattle Point…great way to start the day. Photo by Ary Hobbel (thanks, Ary!)
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