Topic: Around Here
Kari rocks!
Written on January 6, 2012 at 12:02 am, by Ian Byington
Jeff Hanson from the MRC has more: Kari Koski Honored by the Marine Resources Committee Kari Koski, who is leaving her role as the Director of the Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Boater Education Program program after 18 years, was honored by the San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) with the Master Steward Award Wednesday, just the Continue Reading
Passing: Elizabeth Welch
Written on January 5, 2012 at 11:05 am, by Ian Byington
I love what Elizabeth did for our island…she’ll be much missed… Elizabeth Madge Welch Ballesteros died on January, 1, 2012, New Year’s Day evening at her home in Friday Harbor. At her side were Elizabeth’s daughters Raquel Cook and Rebecca Allen along with her sister Judy Welch. She is also survived by brother Robert C. Welch, Continue Reading
Around the island, plus some dog news….
Written on January 5, 2012 at 1:08 am, by Ian Byington
I have “Who Let The Dogs Out? playing, to kinda set the mood… • Val Curtis tells me: “Eric Ellison, has been missing his best friend, Jacob, a dear black lab with grey muzzle and belly, since Saturday. Please call (370-5208) or e-mail Eric at [email protected] if you see Jacob anywhere. 85 lbs. black collar Continue Reading
A new year’s checkin with Deb Langhans….
Written on January 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm, by Ian Byington
I last referred you to Deb Langhans as that crazy & fun medium Madam Arcati in Stage Left’s recent production of Blithe Spirit. Now Deb’s switched hats again & will be offering a special workshop on Saturday, January 14th through her business, Wholistic Health Options (you can contact her at bethechange5 (at) rockisland.com or 378-8907). Continue Reading
STAR (Study time & recreation!) grows….
Written on January 4, 2012 at 6:05 am, by Ian Byington
It’s great to hear that Island Rec’safter-school program is off to a good start. STAR began in September at the elementary school as the successor to the ASK program, and it’s continuing to grow & improve. Here’s more from Island Rec’s Sally Thomsen: Island Rec is excited to announce expanded hours and new discounted fees Continue Reading
Calling artists, to work with the kids….
Written on January 3, 2012 at 7:55 am, by Ian Byington
It’s so cool what Leisha Holmes and the IMA are doing to bring & keep & nurture art in the schools – and now, there’s a way for other artists to give a hand. Here’s more, from Leisha: The Island Museum of Art and Washington State Arts Commission have helped fund a new program that Continue Reading
Sights around San Juan Island….
Written on January 3, 2012 at 7:50 am, by Ian Byington
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A chance to lose it, so that you gain….
Written on January 3, 2012 at 7:31 am, by Ian Byington
I’ve known Shelly Van Skyhawk for years, and I’m pretty sure you’d enjoy working with her as well. If you’re like me, you have “getting my eating under control” on the New Year’s list…this would be a great place to start! Give her a call today to find out more….
The new year, underway….
Written on January 2, 2012 at 3:39 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s happening around here! Here’s a start: • It was fun to run into Jo & Pat Sandwith on the ferry as they came back from two weeks in Switzerland & Germany over the holiday…great stories to tell, including that they ran into Jim McNairy at the airport in Germany…he & Dottie had Continue Reading
Passing: Ed Johnson
Written on January 2, 2012 at 9:20 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note about Ed Johnson: Lifelong island resident Ed Johnson passed away suddenly Wednesday morning while feeding his cows. Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Valley Cemetery. There will be a reception immediately following at the Grange Hall. Please join the family in this Continue Reading
Ahead….
Written on January 1, 2012 at 5:22 am, by Ian Byington
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. ~T.S. Eliot, “Little Gidding”
Resolutions for a new year…
Written on December 29, 2011 at 11:36 pm, by Ian Byington
You already know that one of my all-time heroes is Woody Guthrie…I think that one of the best things you can do besides sing his songs is maybe check out this handwritten entry in his 1941 diary, listing what he’d do in the coming year – be sure & click on the picture so you Continue Reading
The Good Husbands come home….
Written on December 29, 2011 at 11:26 pm, by Ian Byington
They’ll be playing at Blue Water for tomorrow’s New Year’s Eve, and it’s fun to see the island’s Good Husbands again. The guys are Zach (Riv), Tyler (Guy Rob), T-Hart (THAT Tyler), and Spencer (Satin). They have some warmup bands playing as well…if you haven’t seen them lately, here’s their latest vid, produced by Trent Continue Reading
What’s happening…
Written on December 29, 2011 at 11:05 pm, by Ian Byington
Somebody told me that a consultant is someone who will borrow your watch to tell you what time it is…similarly, these may be things you already know… • Ken Clark tells me that Extreme Fitness has yoga classes planned for the new year – starting January 9th, Hatha yoga emphasizes stretching, grounding, breathing and deep Continue Reading
Here come’s New Year’s Eve on the island!
Written on December 29, 2011 at 8:49 pm, by Ian Byington
You probably have made your plans by now, but just in case, here are some ideas from folks around the island: • One couple (who I KNOW you know) went out at Griffin Bay & at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s for 2000 & set up a barrel of water in a tree Continue Reading
Kari rocks!
Written on January 6, 2012 at 12:02 am, by Ian Byington
Jeff Hanson from the MRC has more: Kari Koski Honored by the Marine Resources Committee Kari Koski, who is leaving her role as the Director of the Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Boater Education Program program after 18 years, was honored by the San Juan Marine Resources Committee (MRC) with the Master Steward Award Wednesday, just the Continue Reading
Passing: Elizabeth Welch
Written on January 5, 2012 at 11:05 am, by Ian Byington
I love what Elizabeth did for our island…she’ll be much missed… Elizabeth Madge Welch Ballesteros died on January, 1, 2012, New Year’s Day evening at her home in Friday Harbor. At her side were Elizabeth’s daughters Raquel Cook and Rebecca Allen along with her sister Judy Welch. She is also survived by brother Robert C. Welch, Continue Reading
Around the island, plus some dog news….
Written on January 5, 2012 at 1:08 am, by Ian Byington
I have “Who Let The Dogs Out? playing, to kinda set the mood… • Val Curtis tells me: “Eric Ellison, has been missing his best friend, Jacob, a dear black lab with grey muzzle and belly, since Saturday. Please call (370-5208) or e-mail Eric at [email protected] if you see Jacob anywhere. 85 lbs. black collar Continue Reading
A new year’s checkin with Deb Langhans….
Written on January 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm, by Ian Byington
I last referred you to Deb Langhans as that crazy & fun medium Madam Arcati in Stage Left’s recent production of Blithe Spirit. Now Deb’s switched hats again & will be offering a special workshop on Saturday, January 14th through her business, Wholistic Health Options (you can contact her at bethechange5 (at) rockisland.com or 378-8907). Continue Reading
STAR (Study time & recreation!) grows….
Written on January 4, 2012 at 6:05 am, by Ian Byington
It’s great to hear that Island Rec’safter-school program is off to a good start. STAR began in September at the elementary school as the successor to the ASK program, and it’s continuing to grow & improve. Here’s more from Island Rec’s Sally Thomsen: Island Rec is excited to announce expanded hours and new discounted fees Continue Reading
Calling artists, to work with the kids….
Written on January 3, 2012 at 7:55 am, by Ian Byington
It’s so cool what Leisha Holmes and the IMA are doing to bring & keep & nurture art in the schools – and now, there’s a way for other artists to give a hand. Here’s more, from Leisha: The Island Museum of Art and Washington State Arts Commission have helped fund a new program that Continue Reading
Sights around San Juan Island….
Written on January 3, 2012 at 7:50 am, by Ian Byington
++++++++++++ +++++++++++++ +++++++++++++
A chance to lose it, so that you gain….
Written on January 3, 2012 at 7:31 am, by Ian Byington
I’ve known Shelly Van Skyhawk for years, and I’m pretty sure you’d enjoy working with her as well. If you’re like me, you have “getting my eating under control” on the New Year’s list…this would be a great place to start! Give her a call today to find out more….
The new year, underway….
Written on January 2, 2012 at 3:39 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s happening around here! Here’s a start: • It was fun to run into Jo & Pat Sandwith on the ferry as they came back from two weeks in Switzerland & Germany over the holiday…great stories to tell, including that they ran into Jim McNairy at the airport in Germany…he & Dottie had Continue Reading
Passing: Ed Johnson
Written on January 2, 2012 at 9:20 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note about Ed Johnson: Lifelong island resident Ed Johnson passed away suddenly Wednesday morning while feeding his cows. Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Valley Cemetery. There will be a reception immediately following at the Grange Hall. Please join the family in this Continue Reading
Ahead….
Written on January 1, 2012 at 5:22 am, by Ian Byington
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. ~T.S. Eliot, “Little Gidding”
Resolutions for a new year…
Written on December 29, 2011 at 11:36 pm, by Ian Byington
You already know that one of my all-time heroes is Woody Guthrie…I think that one of the best things you can do besides sing his songs is maybe check out this handwritten entry in his 1941 diary, listing what he’d do in the coming year – be sure & click on the picture so you Continue Reading
The Good Husbands come home….
Written on December 29, 2011 at 11:26 pm, by Ian Byington
They’ll be playing at Blue Water for tomorrow’s New Year’s Eve, and it’s fun to see the island’s Good Husbands again. The guys are Zach (Riv), Tyler (Guy Rob), T-Hart (THAT Tyler), and Spencer (Satin). They have some warmup bands playing as well…if you haven’t seen them lately, here’s their latest vid, produced by Trent Continue Reading
What’s happening…
Written on December 29, 2011 at 11:05 pm, by Ian Byington
Somebody told me that a consultant is someone who will borrow your watch to tell you what time it is…similarly, these may be things you already know… • Ken Clark tells me that Extreme Fitness has yoga classes planned for the new year – starting January 9th, Hatha yoga emphasizes stretching, grounding, breathing and deep Continue Reading
Here come’s New Year’s Eve on the island!
Written on December 29, 2011 at 8:49 pm, by Ian Byington
You probably have made your plans by now, but just in case, here are some ideas from folks around the island: • One couple (who I KNOW you know) went out at Griffin Bay & at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s for 2000 & set up a barrel of water in a tree Continue Reading