Monthly Archives: July 2009

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Written on July 26, 2009 at 12:13 am, by

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. Aristotle Onassis

CSA discusses CAO at FHHS on Tuesday

Written on July 26, 2009 at 12:01 am, by

There’s going to be a public forum on the CAO this week on Tuesday at FHHS – Gordy Peterson sent this along for me to share with you: San Juan County’s controversial Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) has caught the attention of some influential and powerful citizen’s advocacy groups around Washington State. Several distinguished guests from  Continue Reading

You were on my mind…

Written on July 25, 2009 at 11:31 pm, by

You know, the video is kinda rough – I think this is on Shindig, circa 1965, but it’s great to hear Bev Bivens & the We Five sing this Sylvia Tyson song one more time: Folk historians…if you liked that, you’ve dig this: Ian & Sylvia (Tyson) singing the song the way Sylvia wrote it,  Continue Reading

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Written on July 25, 2009 at 4:30 pm, by

Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. Charles Richards

Remembering Beatriz… services on Thursday…

Written on July 25, 2009 at 9:06 am, by

Memorial service is Thursday, 5 p.m., at St. Francis Church for Beatriz Velilla de Tobon of Friday Harbor. Mrs. Tobon passed away July 25. She was 64. Her family remembered her today as a person who loved children, loved dancing and parties, and enjoyed the company of friends. She was born Dec. 10, 1944 in  Continue Reading

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Written on July 25, 2009 at 12:12 am, by

Inspiration comes forth from within. It’s what the light burning within you is about, as opposed to motivation, which is doing it because if you don’t do it, there will be negative repercussions. Abraham-Hicks

CenturyTel changes its name…

Written on July 25, 2009 at 12:09 am, by

They’re gonna go by CenturyLink, starting this fall. Here’s more about that in the Kitsap paper, including a note that they’re not sure what’s gonna happen for people who use centurytel.net with their e-mail. And here’s the word from CenturyTel themselves.

Pitching in Seattle… right over the plate

Written on July 24, 2009 at 7:51 am, by

  Tomorrow at the Mariners game in Seattle, islander Pat O’Day is slated to throw out the first pitch to get the game going – the former radio broadcaster is in Seattle for SeaFair (which he is pretty much the voice for, and has been for decades). Pat used to pitch in high school, and  Continue Reading

The Friends' Booksale – it's this weekend!

Written on July 24, 2009 at 12:41 am, by

It’s this weekend & it’s a great time to stock up on books for the winter – easily one of the most anticipated events around San Juan Island. Here’s more from Dilys & the Friends of the Library: I hope you can remind everyone that the Friends of the Library 30th ANNUAL BOOK SALE takes  Continue Reading

The Friends’ Booksale – it’s this weekend!

Written on July 24, 2009 at 12:41 am, by

It’s this weekend & it’s a great time to stock up on books for the winter – easily one of the most anticipated events around San Juan Island. Here’s more from Dilys & the Friends of the Library: I hope you can remind everyone that the Friends of the Library 30th ANNUAL BOOK SALE takes  Continue Reading

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Written on July 24, 2009 at 12:11 am, by

Just do your best to keep yourself in balance. One of the first things that causes Energy misalignment, is asking or demanding too much of yourself in terms of time and effort. In other words, you just cannot burn the candle at both ends, so that you are physically tired, and then expect yourself to  Continue Reading

Running with Wolfs… keeping up with Emily & Chris

Written on July 24, 2009 at 12:10 am, by

You know by now that Emily & Chris Wolf are heading for Qater to teach for a couple of years & to settle in with Nolan & Gretta… Chris leaves behind his Town Council job & middle-school teaching gig, while Emily leaves the library as they head out on this great adventure. They’re gonna keep  Continue Reading

Running with Wolfs… keeping up with Emily & Chris

Written on July 24, 2009 at 12:10 am, by

You know by now that Emily & Chris Wolf are heading for Qater to teach for a couple of years & to settle in with Nolan & Gretta… Chris leaves behind his Town Council job & middle-school teaching gig, while Emily leaves the library as they head out on this great adventure. They’re gonna keep  Continue Reading

Pig Kissin' – kiss for the cure raises $1700

Written on July 23, 2009 at 2:33 am, by

It was all in good fun – folks could vote with their dollars, and Postmaster Dan Fleming won the top prize…the chance to kiss a pig. Leanne Grosjacques brought her favorite pig, Dan puckered up, and the deal was done. Conducted at last night’s Music on the Lawn with Island Rec (wasn’t the music great?),  Continue Reading

Pig Kissin’ – kiss for the cure raises $1700

Written on July 23, 2009 at 2:33 am, by

It was all in good fun – folks could vote with their dollars, and Postmaster Dan Fleming won the top prize…the chance to kiss a pig. Leanne Grosjacques brought her favorite pig, Dan puckered up, and the deal was done. Conducted at last night’s Music on the Lawn with Island Rec (wasn’t the music great?),  Continue Reading

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Written on July 23, 2009 at 12:10 am, by

A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations. Patricia Neal