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About the Author
Ian Byington
I’ve been writing this & adding to it since 1997, and it has morphed into what you see now during that time – a collaborative effort between our community and me to tell the story of what makes an island tick, and to celebrate the cool things that happen.
Recent Posts by Ian
“I’ll Be Back Before Midnight” starts Friday, October 1
September 29, 2010 at 8:39 am
Jan from the Community Theatre has the lowdown on the play that opens this weekend – here’s more: Boo! Are you ready to put a little scare into your life? How about some nervous laughter? SJCT’s fall thriller, Peter Colley’s I’ll Be Back Before Midnight starts THIS Friday, October 1 with a discounted sneak preview Continue Reading
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Now you can burn…
September 29, 2010 at 6:41 am
San Juan County Fire Marshal Steve Marler says it’s OK to burn, starting this weekend: OPEN BURNING SEASON BEGINS Effective October 1st, residential and commercial burn permits are available for purchase. Residential permits allow for fires up to ten feet in diameter. The permit fee is $15. Permits will be valid through June 30, 2011. Continue Reading
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Happy 150th, Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church!
September 28, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Torrey just sent this over – everyone is invited to drop by & hear stories from the early days (for European settlers) on the island: 150 Years of Island History and the Presbyterians in Pictures and Stories Nickels in the offering plate; a romance with the school teacher? Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church is the oldest Continue Reading
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Around the island….
September 28, 2010 at 9:14 am
• It’s going to be a special meeting – I’ve eaten meals that Farhad’s made with food from his garden, and he’s the real deal. Here’s more from the Garden Club folks about the next meeting, which is October 5th: Ian, could you include a reminder in the Update that the San Juan Island Garden Continue Reading
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Meet the next sheriff….
September 28, 2010 at 7:18 am
San Juan Island voters get a chance to visit with and question the two candidates for San Juan County Sheriff on Tuesday (the 28th), as the Journal of the San Juans sponsors a candidate forum at 5pm at the Gubelman Room at the Community Theatre. Rob Nou and Brent Johnson will offer opening statements, then Continue Reading
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The Land Bank needs help…in November
September 26, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Diane from the Land Bank is lining up folks to help with the Beaverton Marsh Restoration (remember that?) Here’s the deal: The Land Bank is scheduling multiple work parties between mid-November and mid-December for the ongoing Beaverton Marsh restoration project and invite groups and individuals to join us! Work Party schedule: • Saturday November 20th Continue Reading
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Friday bits of this and that….
September 24, 2010 at 10:34 am
Let’s see what’s going on… • Finally, they’re at home! Cassie has more about the youth football teams: Hi Ian- We have home games this weekend for Tiger Youth Football. The first game starts at 10:30am and the last one starts at 4:30pm. Our concession stand will be up and running with barbecued hot dogs Continue Reading
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Recent Comments by Ian
- February 22, 2015 on The Enchanted Forest
- October 1, 2014 on Eastside Stories from Vancouver