Topic: Around Here
Zip!
Written on April 13, 2011 at 9:13 am, by Ian Byington
Pat & Stella tell me there’s a locals’ special as Zip San Juan opens for the season – here’s the deal: Zip San Juan is open! We are zipping everyday and want you to enjoy the fun. We are offering tours on Monday through Thursday at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. And on Fridays Saturdays Continue Reading
Apprenticeship to nature – there’s a myth to live by….
Written on April 13, 2011 at 8:39 am, by Ian Byington
The time for re-defining progress has come, as we find the ravages of continued, unrestrained growth of population & resource use to be more and more evident on our planet home… I know (and you do, too) so many people who are scripting their hopes for happiness & fulfillment based on what we now call Continue Reading
Looking ’round….
Written on April 12, 2011 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
Things are happening ’round the island…let’s check in: • I love it that Emily Reed & Peter Fromm are working together to make a visual display about what it means to live here, and offer it in a way that we all can see it & celebrate what we have going here. There’s a bit Continue Reading
What’s happening….
Written on April 11, 2011 at 12:43 pm, by Ian Byington
Seems like there are a lot of things going on – let’s take a look: • Wahoo – she has nearly finished her nursing program (only two quarters to go), and she’s going to work on the island – Becky Phillips has accepted her first full-time LPN position at San Juan Health Care! Way to go, Continue Reading
NOAA issues new regulations – boats need to stay 200 yards away
Written on April 11, 2011 at 11:47 am, by Ian Byington
It’s been under review for over a year, and NOAA finally released its new regulations, which include requiring almost all marine vessels to keep 200 yards away from killer whales. The new requirement doubles the previous distance from 100 yards, and is hoped to help make things easier for local pods. Here’s the whole report.
Horses in the street…
Written on April 9, 2011 at 8:14 am, by Ian Byington
Nancy reports it all worked out when they brought the horses to town yesterday during a sunny day: We had a wonderful ride through town on Friday. It was great! In the picture is Jessica, Nancy and Kelci. We stopped at Roy’s and had a frozen coffee. We also rode down to the ferry and Continue Reading
Making sense of it….
Written on April 8, 2011 at 12:02 am, by Ian Byington
The revelations from the sheriff’s department yesterday regarding what happened in the early morning hours on Sunday are sobering, unsettling, and unnerving. There is still more to be learned, and maybe, to understand. But for now, there’s no way to make sense of it. In the absence of understanding, I hope we draw on the Continue Reading
Around our island….
Written on April 8, 2011 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on… • Did you see Monika‘s awesome posting about bluebirds & the Preservation Trust‘s reintroduction project? Check it here…her enthusiasm is contagious. • Tomorrow (Saturday), County Council member Rich Peterson has a meeting set at Roche Harbor Pavilion to meet constituents at 10am…everyone is invited. Here’s more. • It’ll be worth Continue Reading
Pass it on – The Center for Whale Research…in the park!
Written on April 8, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ian Byington
When I saw Erin Corra last week & asked her what was happening, she told me, “Something really great!” She told me she’d write it up (which is below), and when she told me about the way the Center for Whale Research is expanding its outreach program, I knew you’d be excited, too – here’s Continue Reading
Thursday…around town, around the island
Written on April 7, 2011 at 9:29 am, by Ian Byington
Looks like a sunny day ahead…let’s see what’s going on… • Matt Dollahite has a couple of new works at Gallery San Juan, including “Late Afternoon,” which looks even better in person. So, swing by & check it out! • This weekend the Mud Flat Band plays at the Rumor Mill on Friday night, and Continue Reading
The Great Island Cleanup cleans the island up this weekend….
Written on April 7, 2011 at 7:22 am, by Ian Byington
Stephanie & Jana & a zillion others are doing it (they sent the info below) – pick a group to work with & let’s spiff this place up! Here’s how you can help: The party is on! It’s the Great Island Cleanup calling all able bodied islanders to come out and clean our roads and Continue Reading
Track team rocks….
Written on April 7, 2011 at 7:09 am, by Ian Byington
The track meet last Thursday was a great chance to get outside for a few hours & visit with team (there’s a lot of milling around at meets), the parents (they tend to know what the next event is), and coaches & friends. In the next couple of weeks we’ll sort out who has a Continue Reading
Peter Basquin comes to play….
Written on April 7, 2011 at 6:44 am, by Ian Byington
This weekend there’s a special treat as a world famous piano virtuos comes to San Juan Island – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at the Community Theatre: Internationally-Acclaimed Pianist on the Whittier Stage! For a “little ol’ island” we sure get some great musical talents to visit us…and this Saturday, April 9 keeps proving that Continue Reading
“Native Peoples” recognizes Doug….
Written on April 7, 2011 at 6:33 am, by Ian Byington
It’s pretty cool to pick up a magazine & see people you know… Islander Doug Bison has been creating incredible bronze sculptures that honor his Native American heritage for decades, so it makes sense for Native Peoples to do a spread on him. These are scans from the article written by Richard Walker (who has Continue Reading
What’s happening….
Written on April 6, 2011 at 4:25 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up… • Can you believe that Sherman Travel says the Top 10 Whale Watching Destinations includes Orcas, but not us? Here’s proof. • Hey, Copy Cat: You knew that Printonyx is closed this week, right? It’s the time that Kris & the crew get to take a break (it’s spring break!) before Continue Reading
Zip!
Written on April 13, 2011 at 9:13 am, by Ian Byington
Pat & Stella tell me there’s a locals’ special as Zip San Juan opens for the season – here’s the deal: Zip San Juan is open! We are zipping everyday and want you to enjoy the fun. We are offering tours on Monday through Thursday at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. And on Fridays Saturdays Continue Reading
Apprenticeship to nature – there’s a myth to live by….
Written on April 13, 2011 at 8:39 am, by Ian Byington
The time for re-defining progress has come, as we find the ravages of continued, unrestrained growth of population & resource use to be more and more evident on our planet home… I know (and you do, too) so many people who are scripting their hopes for happiness & fulfillment based on what we now call Continue Reading
Looking ’round….
Written on April 12, 2011 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
Things are happening ’round the island…let’s check in: • I love it that Emily Reed & Peter Fromm are working together to make a visual display about what it means to live here, and offer it in a way that we all can see it & celebrate what we have going here. There’s a bit Continue Reading
What’s happening….
Written on April 11, 2011 at 12:43 pm, by Ian Byington
Seems like there are a lot of things going on – let’s take a look: • Wahoo – she has nearly finished her nursing program (only two quarters to go), and she’s going to work on the island – Becky Phillips has accepted her first full-time LPN position at San Juan Health Care! Way to go, Continue Reading
NOAA issues new regulations – boats need to stay 200 yards away
Written on April 11, 2011 at 11:47 am, by Ian Byington
It’s been under review for over a year, and NOAA finally released its new regulations, which include requiring almost all marine vessels to keep 200 yards away from killer whales. The new requirement doubles the previous distance from 100 yards, and is hoped to help make things easier for local pods. Here’s the whole report.
Horses in the street…
Written on April 9, 2011 at 8:14 am, by Ian Byington
Nancy reports it all worked out when they brought the horses to town yesterday during a sunny day: We had a wonderful ride through town on Friday. It was great! In the picture is Jessica, Nancy and Kelci. We stopped at Roy’s and had a frozen coffee. We also rode down to the ferry and Continue Reading
Making sense of it….
Written on April 8, 2011 at 12:02 am, by Ian Byington
The revelations from the sheriff’s department yesterday regarding what happened in the early morning hours on Sunday are sobering, unsettling, and unnerving. There is still more to be learned, and maybe, to understand. But for now, there’s no way to make sense of it. In the absence of understanding, I hope we draw on the Continue Reading
Around our island….
Written on April 8, 2011 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on… • Did you see Monika‘s awesome posting about bluebirds & the Preservation Trust‘s reintroduction project? Check it here…her enthusiasm is contagious. • Tomorrow (Saturday), County Council member Rich Peterson has a meeting set at Roche Harbor Pavilion to meet constituents at 10am…everyone is invited. Here’s more. • It’ll be worth Continue Reading
Pass it on – The Center for Whale Research…in the park!
Written on April 8, 2011 at 12:00 am, by Ian Byington
When I saw Erin Corra last week & asked her what was happening, she told me, “Something really great!” She told me she’d write it up (which is below), and when she told me about the way the Center for Whale Research is expanding its outreach program, I knew you’d be excited, too – here’s Continue Reading
Thursday…around town, around the island
Written on April 7, 2011 at 9:29 am, by Ian Byington
Looks like a sunny day ahead…let’s see what’s going on… • Matt Dollahite has a couple of new works at Gallery San Juan, including “Late Afternoon,” which looks even better in person. So, swing by & check it out! • This weekend the Mud Flat Band plays at the Rumor Mill on Friday night, and Continue Reading
The Great Island Cleanup cleans the island up this weekend….
Written on April 7, 2011 at 7:22 am, by Ian Byington
Stephanie & Jana & a zillion others are doing it (they sent the info below) – pick a group to work with & let’s spiff this place up! Here’s how you can help: The party is on! It’s the Great Island Cleanup calling all able bodied islanders to come out and clean our roads and Continue Reading
Track team rocks….
Written on April 7, 2011 at 7:09 am, by Ian Byington
The track meet last Thursday was a great chance to get outside for a few hours & visit with team (there’s a lot of milling around at meets), the parents (they tend to know what the next event is), and coaches & friends. In the next couple of weeks we’ll sort out who has a Continue Reading
Peter Basquin comes to play….
Written on April 7, 2011 at 6:44 am, by Ian Byington
This weekend there’s a special treat as a world famous piano virtuos comes to San Juan Island – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at the Community Theatre: Internationally-Acclaimed Pianist on the Whittier Stage! For a “little ol’ island” we sure get some great musical talents to visit us…and this Saturday, April 9 keeps proving that Continue Reading
“Native Peoples” recognizes Doug….
Written on April 7, 2011 at 6:33 am, by Ian Byington
It’s pretty cool to pick up a magazine & see people you know… Islander Doug Bison has been creating incredible bronze sculptures that honor his Native American heritage for decades, so it makes sense for Native Peoples to do a spread on him. These are scans from the article written by Richard Walker (who has Continue Reading
What’s happening….
Written on April 6, 2011 at 4:25 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up… • Can you believe that Sherman Travel says the Top 10 Whale Watching Destinations includes Orcas, but not us? Here’s proof. • Hey, Copy Cat: You knew that Printonyx is closed this week, right? It’s the time that Kris & the crew get to take a break (it’s spring break!) before Continue Reading