Topic: Around Here
Finders’ fee…
Written on January 25, 2011 at 8:09 am, by Ian Byington
Rachel Schneider tells me she will give $200 to someone for help with the house, and $100 to someone for help with the car…she’s trying to fill her house & sell her car. Here’s the scoop: The house is directly across from Lakedale Resort off Roche Harbor Road. We are paying $1400 in rent; however, Continue Reading
Remember the Vashon?
Written on January 25, 2011 at 8:04 am, by Ian Byington
When the Vashon was built in the early 1930s, she was the jumbo ferry of her time, with critics saying there would never be able to fill up, with all that room! She was part of the Washington State Ferry System till the early 1980s….here’s a fascinating rundown that will bring memories for some, and Continue Reading
OPALCO has a new award…named after Nourdine
Written on January 25, 2011 at 7:59 am, by Ian Byington
He served on the OPALCO Board for 37 years (till ’08), so it’s only natural they would name this $500 scholarship after Nourdine Jensen. Here’s more.
Monday, Monday….
Written on January 24, 2011 at 8:07 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on around the island: • Remember I mentioned to you that Jeff Van Dyke had sold The Office Center at the first of the month to Anne & Roy Clauson, and that he had started it in the mid-90s? The guy who actually started it (Bruce) dropped me a note, which Continue Reading
Passing…
Written on January 24, 2011 at 7:14 am, by Ian Byington
From the Dayton family: Roma Alexandria Dayton passed away peacefully January 7, 2011 at the Life Care Center in Friday Harbor. She was born June 24, 1913 at Salt Lake City, Utah. She is survived by her three sons, Francis H. (Bert) Dayton of Friday Harbor; Edward C. Dayton of Pollock Pines, CA; and David Continue Reading
A place for your pet….
Written on January 21, 2011 at 8:56 am, by Ian Byington
Darren and Lisa from San Juan Islands TV have just produced a nice little video about Melody Rice‘s place for pets, The Paw Spa & Resort – he says it’s a great spot for locals to take their pets for “a day at the spa.” Darren reports: “It’s also very nice and convenient for visitors Continue Reading
Morning song for you….
Written on January 19, 2011 at 7:20 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s Annie’s Song, with John Denver:
It was Para-dice….
Written on January 19, 2011 at 7:12 pm, by Ian Byington
They had a great time – here’s more from Barbara Sharp & the Soroptimist Club: It was a great party, with island women decked out in their best tropical finery. They shook the dice to the music of Jimmy Buffet at the Soroptimist Para-Dice Bunko Party last Friday January 14. Thanks to the 77 people Continue Reading
Travis joins San Juan EMS as new paramedic….
Written on January 19, 2011 at 6:57 pm, by Ian Byington
Last night Chief Jim Cole swore in Travis Potter as the island’s newest paramedic, replacing departing longtime islander Jim Ricks. Here’s more from the EMS: San Juan Island EMS (SJIEMS) has hired a new full-time paramedic. After a national search and exhaustive application process, Travis Potter was selected from over 30 candidates. He is a Continue Reading
Thursday morning news….
Written on January 19, 2011 at 6:42 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on around the island…. • It was great to see our friends Michael and John at Wildwood Manor were chosen as one of the ten best bed & breakfasts in the world, by a luxury inn group called Luxio – check their listings. Way to go! • Are the killer whales Continue Reading
The Community Theatre’s quarterly newsletter – online!
Written on January 19, 2011 at 5:01 pm, by Ian Byington
The Theatre is saving a few dollars by e-mailing rather than printing the Theatre Times – you can get your copy here (and you can print it out if you like!) This program has all the shows and events for the next quarter year – check it out!
Jacob and Pamella get married!
Written on January 19, 2011 at 7:47 am, by Ian Byington
It’s not every day you get to go to Brazil to attend a wedding, but it’s not everyday an islander marries a Brazilian – here’s the report from Lenore: Jacob Seiler and Pamella Sanches were married November 25, 2010 at Araca Beach, Porto Belo City in Brazil. Jacob is the son of John Stamey and Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on January 18, 2011 at 11:37 pm, by Ian Byington
Looking around the island… • Did you know Josh Combs (FHHS ’08) turned 21 yesterday in Hawaii where he’s on vacation with his folks Oren & Peggy (that’s why the Rumor Mill is closed). Josh is a junior this year at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver – happy birthday! And Lisa Anderson‘s is…today! Continue Reading
Beth & the Library: Featured at The Garden Club’s February meeting…
Written on January 18, 2011 at 9:15 pm, by Ian Byington
Dot from the Garden Club says this will open islanders’ eyes to the gardening resources right here in Friday Harbor: Next month, the San Juan Island Garden Club will be meeting on February 1st at 1 pm at the Mullis Center. Our speaker is Beth Helstein from the San Juan Island Library. Come enjoy a Continue Reading
One sunny day later…
Written on January 18, 2011 at 8:09 am, by Ian Byington
Yesterday’s sunny day was a nice surprise for the holiday…hope you got out in it, even if it was bit chilly & windy.
Keith’s film shown in California film fest this weekend…
Written on January 18, 2011 at 8:04 am, by Ian Byington
Earlier last year, you & I discussed Keith Busha‘s then-recently released Dreams of Damanhur (here’s the writeup; you’ll be amazed). The film has been selling well locally at Island Studios and Griffin Bay Books, and internationally as well…and now Keith has been asked to present his work at the Lodi International Film Festival this Friday, Continue Reading
Finders’ fee…
Written on January 25, 2011 at 8:09 am, by Ian Byington
Rachel Schneider tells me she will give $200 to someone for help with the house, and $100 to someone for help with the car…she’s trying to fill her house & sell her car. Here’s the scoop: The house is directly across from Lakedale Resort off Roche Harbor Road. We are paying $1400 in rent; however, Continue Reading
Remember the Vashon?
Written on January 25, 2011 at 8:04 am, by Ian Byington
When the Vashon was built in the early 1930s, she was the jumbo ferry of her time, with critics saying there would never be able to fill up, with all that room! She was part of the Washington State Ferry System till the early 1980s….here’s a fascinating rundown that will bring memories for some, and Continue Reading
OPALCO has a new award…named after Nourdine
Written on January 25, 2011 at 7:59 am, by Ian Byington
He served on the OPALCO Board for 37 years (till ’08), so it’s only natural they would name this $500 scholarship after Nourdine Jensen. Here’s more.
Monday, Monday….
Written on January 24, 2011 at 8:07 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on around the island: • Remember I mentioned to you that Jeff Van Dyke had sold The Office Center at the first of the month to Anne & Roy Clauson, and that he had started it in the mid-90s? The guy who actually started it (Bruce) dropped me a note, which Continue Reading
Passing…
Written on January 24, 2011 at 7:14 am, by Ian Byington
From the Dayton family: Roma Alexandria Dayton passed away peacefully January 7, 2011 at the Life Care Center in Friday Harbor. She was born June 24, 1913 at Salt Lake City, Utah. She is survived by her three sons, Francis H. (Bert) Dayton of Friday Harbor; Edward C. Dayton of Pollock Pines, CA; and David Continue Reading
A place for your pet….
Written on January 21, 2011 at 8:56 am, by Ian Byington
Darren and Lisa from San Juan Islands TV have just produced a nice little video about Melody Rice‘s place for pets, The Paw Spa & Resort – he says it’s a great spot for locals to take their pets for “a day at the spa.” Darren reports: “It’s also very nice and convenient for visitors Continue Reading
Morning song for you….
Written on January 19, 2011 at 7:20 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s Annie’s Song, with John Denver:
It was Para-dice….
Written on January 19, 2011 at 7:12 pm, by Ian Byington
They had a great time – here’s more from Barbara Sharp & the Soroptimist Club: It was a great party, with island women decked out in their best tropical finery. They shook the dice to the music of Jimmy Buffet at the Soroptimist Para-Dice Bunko Party last Friday January 14. Thanks to the 77 people Continue Reading
Travis joins San Juan EMS as new paramedic….
Written on January 19, 2011 at 6:57 pm, by Ian Byington
Last night Chief Jim Cole swore in Travis Potter as the island’s newest paramedic, replacing departing longtime islander Jim Ricks. Here’s more from the EMS: San Juan Island EMS (SJIEMS) has hired a new full-time paramedic. After a national search and exhaustive application process, Travis Potter was selected from over 30 candidates. He is a Continue Reading
Thursday morning news….
Written on January 19, 2011 at 6:42 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on around the island…. • It was great to see our friends Michael and John at Wildwood Manor were chosen as one of the ten best bed & breakfasts in the world, by a luxury inn group called Luxio – check their listings. Way to go! • Are the killer whales Continue Reading
The Community Theatre’s quarterly newsletter – online!
Written on January 19, 2011 at 5:01 pm, by Ian Byington
The Theatre is saving a few dollars by e-mailing rather than printing the Theatre Times – you can get your copy here (and you can print it out if you like!) This program has all the shows and events for the next quarter year – check it out!
Jacob and Pamella get married!
Written on January 19, 2011 at 7:47 am, by Ian Byington
It’s not every day you get to go to Brazil to attend a wedding, but it’s not everyday an islander marries a Brazilian – here’s the report from Lenore: Jacob Seiler and Pamella Sanches were married November 25, 2010 at Araca Beach, Porto Belo City in Brazil. Jacob is the son of John Stamey and Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on January 18, 2011 at 11:37 pm, by Ian Byington
Looking around the island… • Did you know Josh Combs (FHHS ’08) turned 21 yesterday in Hawaii where he’s on vacation with his folks Oren & Peggy (that’s why the Rumor Mill is closed). Josh is a junior this year at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver – happy birthday! And Lisa Anderson‘s is…today! Continue Reading
Beth & the Library: Featured at The Garden Club’s February meeting…
Written on January 18, 2011 at 9:15 pm, by Ian Byington
Dot from the Garden Club says this will open islanders’ eyes to the gardening resources right here in Friday Harbor: Next month, the San Juan Island Garden Club will be meeting on February 1st at 1 pm at the Mullis Center. Our speaker is Beth Helstein from the San Juan Island Library. Come enjoy a Continue Reading
One sunny day later…
Written on January 18, 2011 at 8:09 am, by Ian Byington
Yesterday’s sunny day was a nice surprise for the holiday…hope you got out in it, even if it was bit chilly & windy.
Keith’s film shown in California film fest this weekend…
Written on January 18, 2011 at 8:04 am, by Ian Byington
Earlier last year, you & I discussed Keith Busha‘s then-recently released Dreams of Damanhur (here’s the writeup; you’ll be amazed). The film has been selling well locally at Island Studios and Griffin Bay Books, and internationally as well…and now Keith has been asked to present his work at the Lodi International Film Festival this Friday, Continue Reading