Topic: Around Here
Cut the Sidney ferry? Not a good idea, say Sidney folks…
Written on January 6, 2011 at 4:34 pm, by Ian Byington
As the state struggles with the problems involved with the overall state ferry system, one of the proposals on the table is to whack the present Anacortes/Sidney run from the present nine months to only five. We’re not crazy about that here in Friday Harbor – we like the Canadian visitors! The folks in British Continue Reading
Betty Makoni comes to the island….
Written on January 6, 2011 at 1:50 am, by Ian Byington
Jill Hopkins wanted you & me to know about this ahead of time, to make plans – it’s pretty cool that Ms. Makoni (who has been named a CNN Hero) will be here on the island – here’s more: Betty Makoni, poet, activist, radio host, founded Girl Child Network to provide a haven for young Continue Reading
Thursday news….
Written on January 6, 2011 at 12:09 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s happening around the island… • A friend wrote last night looking to see if anyone had any information: There was a burglary at the Narcotics Anonymous meeting room of the former Kids Club, discovered around 6:40 tonight (Wednesday.) The money cupboard was broken into and the money bag was taken…no one seems Continue Reading
Where it used to be….
Written on January 5, 2011 at 11:55 pm, by Ian Byington
Earlier this week, I caught a glimpse of the Churchill House in the setting sun, with the snow still around the grounds…it reminded me of when it was located above the ferry lines, before it was moved to its present location – see if you can find it in the picture below:
Community Foundation gives $2M to new hospital
Written on January 5, 2011 at 10:59 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s the press release from the SJICF, helping bring the medical center closer to reality: San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards $2,000,000 To PeaceHealth for the new Peace Island Medical Center. The San Juan Island Community Foundation is pleased to announce an award of $2,000,000 to PeaceHealth for the construction of the new Peace Island Continue Reading
Counting the islands’ homeless…
Written on January 5, 2011 at 9:59 pm, by Ian Byington
The numbers went up last year, and could be expected to rise again this year – here’s the County’s plan to count the islands’ homeless folks, according to Stan Matthews: San Juan County Health & Community Services will participate in the state’s annual Point in Time Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) on Thursday, January 27th. Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on January 5, 2011 at 8:03 am, by Ian Byington
Lots going on…let’s see what’s happening: • In the FHHS basketball games last night, the boys had an easy time of it, riding a 29-point second quarter to a 78-51 win over Darrington to go 3-0 in league; the girls lost against a tough Loggers team. The girls & boys play at Mount Vernon Christian Continue Reading
Lakedale in the snow…
Written on January 5, 2011 at 7:08 am, by Ian Byington
Lakedale Resort‘s Scott Hale took some photos that show how nice the place looks with a little spontaneous snow, last Wednesday – thanks, Scott!
Maria on the move…
Written on January 4, 2011 at 9:38 am, by Ian Byington
It was good to hear from Liza Michaelson that her daughter Maria‘s show went well, and that that set her up for traveling…here’s the story, from Liza: After completely selling out at her art show in Friday Harbor in November, Maria made enough money to travel indefinitely in West Africa. She also raised $450 at Continue Reading
Gigi joins Margaret & Kerwin as co-owner at Islanders Insurance
Written on January 4, 2011 at 8:55 am, by Ian Byington
Just heard this from our friends at Islanders Insurance: As of January 1, 2011, Gigi Zakula joins Kerwin and Margaret Johnson as co-owner of Islanders Insurance. Gigi has worked at Islanders Insurance since 1991, as an agent/ underwriter/ claims handler and as agency manager since 2007. Islanders Insurance was established by the Gregory Family in Continue Reading
Time to set Lolita free….
Written on January 3, 2011 at 10:24 am, by Ian Byington
Shondala, Mallory & Kayla have a show at The Whale Museum this Thursday you’ll want to check out – they will present the critically acclaimed documentary about Lolita, the killer whale captured near here in 1970 who is still alive at the Miami Seaquarium. The evening includes an appearance by Howard Garrett, who starred in Continue Reading
Amazing new year’s sunset….
Written on January 3, 2011 at 10:12 am, by Ian Byington
This is a photo I asked Traci & Chris if I could share with you – if you missed the sunset the other day, now you see what you missed!
The snow, close up…
Written on January 2, 2011 at 7:58 pm, by Ian Byington
I love Heather Callin’s pictures – they always see to find a different perspective on the world. For this one, which she shot at Wolf Hollow where she volunteers, she remarked: “I had a good day at Wolf Hollow. I was fascinated by what the cold temperature did to the outer layer of snow there….it Continue Reading
Chillin’ in the new year…
Written on January 2, 2011 at 7:53 pm, by Ian Byington
Hope your new year is off to a good start! Let’s look around the island & see what folks are up to…. • One of the great things about the Soroptimists is when they hold a fundraiser, it’s pretty fun. Here’s the next one – here’s more from Barbara Sharp: It’s back! Another “girls’ night Continue Reading
Passing….
Written on January 2, 2011 at 5:07 pm, by Ian Byington
Thanks to Dave’s family for sharing this with us: David E. Ross was born 7/05/1945 on Mercer Island, WA. He passed away peacefully with Judie Ross at his side on 12/24/2010 at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, WA. He developed Pulmonary Fibrosis several years ago and had a successful lung transplant on 10/06/2010. Unfortunately, Continue Reading
Ten great ideas for 2011
Written on December 31, 2010 at 2:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Everybody has the top ten stories of the year, this time of year – I was just watching the CBC and they had all the disasters; NBC had all the scandals; and E! had all the fashion disasters. I guess that’s good…someone has to do it. For me, though, I’d rather see if we do Continue Reading
Cut the Sidney ferry? Not a good idea, say Sidney folks…
Written on January 6, 2011 at 4:34 pm, by Ian Byington
As the state struggles with the problems involved with the overall state ferry system, one of the proposals on the table is to whack the present Anacortes/Sidney run from the present nine months to only five. We’re not crazy about that here in Friday Harbor – we like the Canadian visitors! The folks in British Continue Reading
Betty Makoni comes to the island….
Written on January 6, 2011 at 1:50 am, by Ian Byington
Jill Hopkins wanted you & me to know about this ahead of time, to make plans – it’s pretty cool that Ms. Makoni (who has been named a CNN Hero) will be here on the island – here’s more: Betty Makoni, poet, activist, radio host, founded Girl Child Network to provide a haven for young Continue Reading
Thursday news….
Written on January 6, 2011 at 12:09 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s happening around the island… • A friend wrote last night looking to see if anyone had any information: There was a burglary at the Narcotics Anonymous meeting room of the former Kids Club, discovered around 6:40 tonight (Wednesday.) The money cupboard was broken into and the money bag was taken…no one seems Continue Reading
Where it used to be….
Written on January 5, 2011 at 11:55 pm, by Ian Byington
Earlier this week, I caught a glimpse of the Churchill House in the setting sun, with the snow still around the grounds…it reminded me of when it was located above the ferry lines, before it was moved to its present location – see if you can find it in the picture below:
Community Foundation gives $2M to new hospital
Written on January 5, 2011 at 10:59 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s the press release from the SJICF, helping bring the medical center closer to reality: San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards $2,000,000 To PeaceHealth for the new Peace Island Medical Center. The San Juan Island Community Foundation is pleased to announce an award of $2,000,000 to PeaceHealth for the construction of the new Peace Island Continue Reading
Counting the islands’ homeless…
Written on January 5, 2011 at 9:59 pm, by Ian Byington
The numbers went up last year, and could be expected to rise again this year – here’s the County’s plan to count the islands’ homeless folks, according to Stan Matthews: San Juan County Health & Community Services will participate in the state’s annual Point in Time Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) on Thursday, January 27th. Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on January 5, 2011 at 8:03 am, by Ian Byington
Lots going on…let’s see what’s happening: • In the FHHS basketball games last night, the boys had an easy time of it, riding a 29-point second quarter to a 78-51 win over Darrington to go 3-0 in league; the girls lost against a tough Loggers team. The girls & boys play at Mount Vernon Christian Continue Reading
Lakedale in the snow…
Written on January 5, 2011 at 7:08 am, by Ian Byington
Lakedale Resort‘s Scott Hale took some photos that show how nice the place looks with a little spontaneous snow, last Wednesday – thanks, Scott!
Maria on the move…
Written on January 4, 2011 at 9:38 am, by Ian Byington
It was good to hear from Liza Michaelson that her daughter Maria‘s show went well, and that that set her up for traveling…here’s the story, from Liza: After completely selling out at her art show in Friday Harbor in November, Maria made enough money to travel indefinitely in West Africa. She also raised $450 at Continue Reading
Gigi joins Margaret & Kerwin as co-owner at Islanders Insurance
Written on January 4, 2011 at 8:55 am, by Ian Byington
Just heard this from our friends at Islanders Insurance: As of January 1, 2011, Gigi Zakula joins Kerwin and Margaret Johnson as co-owner of Islanders Insurance. Gigi has worked at Islanders Insurance since 1991, as an agent/ underwriter/ claims handler and as agency manager since 2007. Islanders Insurance was established by the Gregory Family in Continue Reading
Time to set Lolita free….
Written on January 3, 2011 at 10:24 am, by Ian Byington
Shondala, Mallory & Kayla have a show at The Whale Museum this Thursday you’ll want to check out – they will present the critically acclaimed documentary about Lolita, the killer whale captured near here in 1970 who is still alive at the Miami Seaquarium. The evening includes an appearance by Howard Garrett, who starred in Continue Reading
Amazing new year’s sunset….
Written on January 3, 2011 at 10:12 am, by Ian Byington
This is a photo I asked Traci & Chris if I could share with you – if you missed the sunset the other day, now you see what you missed!
The snow, close up…
Written on January 2, 2011 at 7:58 pm, by Ian Byington
I love Heather Callin’s pictures – they always see to find a different perspective on the world. For this one, which she shot at Wolf Hollow where she volunteers, she remarked: “I had a good day at Wolf Hollow. I was fascinated by what the cold temperature did to the outer layer of snow there….it Continue Reading
Chillin’ in the new year…
Written on January 2, 2011 at 7:53 pm, by Ian Byington
Hope your new year is off to a good start! Let’s look around the island & see what folks are up to…. • One of the great things about the Soroptimists is when they hold a fundraiser, it’s pretty fun. Here’s the next one – here’s more from Barbara Sharp: It’s back! Another “girls’ night Continue Reading
Passing….
Written on January 2, 2011 at 5:07 pm, by Ian Byington
Thanks to Dave’s family for sharing this with us: David E. Ross was born 7/05/1945 on Mercer Island, WA. He passed away peacefully with Judie Ross at his side on 12/24/2010 at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, WA. He developed Pulmonary Fibrosis several years ago and had a successful lung transplant on 10/06/2010. Unfortunately, Continue Reading
Ten great ideas for 2011
Written on December 31, 2010 at 2:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Everybody has the top ten stories of the year, this time of year – I was just watching the CBC and they had all the disasters; NBC had all the scandals; and E! had all the fashion disasters. I guess that’s good…someone has to do it. For me, though, I’d rather see if we do Continue Reading