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

Around the island….

August 14, 2012 at 6:53 am

Let’s take a look… • Did you see Cricket the cat yet? Mo sasy you can call her at 298-0489 if you do! +++++++ • As the Fair gets underway tomorrow, check out the County Fair website to see what’s going on…..see you there! ++++++ • Katie Fleming has something at the Fair you’ll want  Continue Reading

Island sights….

August 13, 2012 at 6:54 am

A quick picture of life on an island, during the summer… +++++ ++++++ +++++ Have you seen Cricket? He was last seen over near Hillview Terrace – if you spot him, could you write Mo at maureenmcnally37 (at) gmail.com? Thanks! +++++ Are you ready for the Fair? See you there on Wednesday!!!!! ++++++ Have you signed  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Community Foundation’s County Fair Match!

August 13, 2012 at 5:54 am

Charlie Anderson has more: The San Juan Island Community Foundation invites all fairgoers to its on-line Giving Center with a 50% match on all donations made during the four day event. Ten critical community projects will be featured at the Foundation’s main hall Fair booth in conjunction with local non-profits: Friday Harbor Food Bank Islands  Continue Reading

This Is Our Town: Jenn Rigg & Loea Design

August 10, 2012 at 2:20 am

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about graphic designer Jenn Rigg: Loea Design is a local screen printing and graphic design company owned and operated by Jennifer Rigg. A graduate of Friday Harbor High School, Jenn left the island a few times, but always  Continue Reading

This Is Our Town: Artist Jaime Ellsworth

August 9, 2012 at 2:13 am

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about Jaime Ellsworth, who just opened a show at WaterWorks Gallery last weekend: After trying out many careers Jaime Ellsworth stumbled onto art never knowing it would compliment her passion for animals so completely.  Painted dogs, real dogs,  Continue Reading

The play’s tonight!

August 9, 2012 at 1:37 am

This Is Our Town: Paradise Lanes & Scott Olinger

August 8, 2012 at 2:25 am

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about Scott & the bowling alley: Paradise Lanes is Friday Harbor’s first and only bowling alley. Scott Olinger bought the business in March of 2008 and has been operating it ever since. A bit of a jack-of-all-trades, he  Continue Reading

This Is Our Town: John Sable and the Rocky Bay Café

August 7, 2012 at 2:05 am

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about the boss at the Rocky Bay Cafe on Spring Street, John Sable: One of the best places in town for Breakfast and Lunch is the Rocky Bay Cafe, next door to the movie theater on one side and Sandpebble on the  Continue Reading

Listen to the poet, look to the wind – the order is rapidly fadin’….

August 7, 2012 at 2:00 am

Bob Dylan, with his original version of The Times They Are A’Changin’.….. Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you Is worth savin’ Then you better start swimmin’ Or you’ll sink  Continue Reading

This Is Our Town: Jennifer Payne at Modern & Fabulous

August 6, 2012 at 1:27 am

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about the someone you’ll want to call when you’re lookin’  for clothes so that you’re lookin’ good: There’s a new women’s clothing store in town. Located at 818 Mullis Street #4, it’s called Modern & Fabulous with modern  Continue Reading

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