Topic: Around Here
The very best…
Written on September 30, 2009 at 11:17 am, by Ian Byington
Ruth Fleming wrote to tell me that Betsy & Les Gunther just got an award for The Best Restoration in Show at the Victoria Wooden Boat festival, which is a pretty prestigious deal. The boats were the best in the area, and they had the best of those. Way to go!
Dropping by….
Written on September 30, 2009 at 10:30 am, by Ian Byington
It’s always cool to see the kids – Dilys Goodman (she of Serendipity fame) had her stepdaughter Kathy come along a week ago. I love her smile – it reminds me of her dad Lee… just a reminder that our kids carry our spirit forward, I thought. I caught up with them at the K-9 Continue Reading
Music this weekend at the Community Theatre…
Written on September 30, 2009 at 12:55 am, by Ian Byington
At the Community Theatre this weekend it’s gonna rock – here’s more from Jan: THIS Saturday, October 3 we get the cool rhythms of jazz, funk and rock with LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends on the Whittier stage at 7:30 pm. LeRoy has had an extensive songwriting career, including as half of the youthful Continue Reading
Number One in the state!
Written on September 30, 2009 at 12:36 am, by Ian Byington
Bob Coleman from Islanders Bank says they were picked out as the best – here’s the scoop: Islanders Bank #1 Commercial Bank in Washington State! Bob Coleman, President and CEO announced that Islanders Bank, the sole bank headquartered in San Juan County, achieved a #1 Performance Ranking among all commercial banks and a #2 Performance Continue Reading
Sounding good….
Written on September 29, 2009 at 3:26 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to hear the two & three part harmonies as Kate Schuman and Tom & Tami Doenges sang last Friday at the Place Bar & Grill…super job of filling the place with beautiful music. Thanks, you guys! This Friday: It’s Uncle Otto!
Fire danger dips…
Written on September 29, 2009 at 3:18 am, by Ian Byington
Fire Marshal Bob Low says the fire danger will drop to “low” on the first, officially. Yesterday’s rain is helping with keeping it low, after an incredibly dry summer….
History – alive at the Historical Museum & the Library….
Written on September 29, 2009 at 3:08 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to hear how the collection of stories is going with the Historical Museum & the Library… on Friday night director Laura Tretter gave an update about how the digitalizing is going, and showed everyone how to look up stuff online. Then museum director Kevin Loftus introduced folks with their stories, including FHHS Continue Reading
Island on the Edge…
Written on September 29, 2009 at 12:55 am, by Ian Byington
Ron Zee of the Madrona Institute sent this poster over:
Passing….
Written on September 28, 2009 at 11:48 am, by Ian Byington
Torrey from the Presbyterian Church just wrote in to let me know that our longtime friend Mary Keith passed away on Saturday. Memorial Services are planned for Tuesday September 29th at 6:00pm at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. Reception to follow in the fellowship hall.
Mary stays dry…
Written on September 28, 2009 at 3:21 am, by Ian Byington
It was good to see musician / archeologist / historian Mary Doerflein at the bookstore the other day, all ready for the rain….
Pat, moving on….
Written on September 28, 2009 at 1:05 am, by Ian Byington
Hey, I just heard that everybody’s favorite salsa teacher is taking off for California. Patrick Honeywell hopes to wrap things up & hit the road in a couple of weeks. He and his good friend Mark Sheppard started Bakery San Juan last year, and they make a great team: the store has simply taken off & Continue Reading
The blessing of the animals….
Written on September 27, 2009 at 11:19 pm, by Ian Byington
Our local Catholic Church just happens to be named in honor of St. Francis, and this Saturday (the 3rd, at 11am) just happens to be his feast day, so it’s a good time for the blessing of the animals. The rite for the Blessing of the Animals is held in front of the Church in Continue Reading
Open house at the studio: Deb opens shop
Written on September 27, 2009 at 10:24 pm, by Ian Byington
On Thursday this week, Deb Langhans is opening up her new space next door & upstairs from San Juan Fitness – this is a chance to go by & visit – here’s her press release: Drop by for my ‘OPEN STUDIO’ on October 1st! Who: Deb Langhans & ‘Wholistic Health Options’ What: ‘Open Studio’ When: Continue Reading
Have a great weekend!
Written on September 25, 2009 at 4:59 pm, by Ian Byington
Monika Wieland had a great weekend last weekend when she took this picture – she says, “It was taken out at Mar Vista this last week when I had friends/family visiting and staying out there.” Her pictures simply rock…check ’em out at http://orcawatcher.blogspot.com/ .
27 Local nonprofits receive grants from the Community Foundation….
Written on September 25, 2009 at 1:53 pm, by Ian Byington
At this morning’s Breakfast of Champions, The Community Foundation announced its awards for the coming year – here’s the scoop: San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards Grants to Local Non-Profits at Annual Breakfast of Champions Ceremony. The San Juan Island Community Foundation today made new grants of $66,883 to twenty seven local non-profits at its Continue Reading
Looking for leaders….
Written on September 25, 2009 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
Leadership San Juan Islands is on the move – here’s more from Cynthia: Hello Ian! Leadership San Juan Islands is now recruiting for the year six applicants. The awesome sessions on the San Juan County systems will commenced in January 2010. All the information about the class, and the application can be found on the Continue Reading
The very best…
Written on September 30, 2009 at 11:17 am, by Ian Byington
Ruth Fleming wrote to tell me that Betsy & Les Gunther just got an award for The Best Restoration in Show at the Victoria Wooden Boat festival, which is a pretty prestigious deal. The boats were the best in the area, and they had the best of those. Way to go!
Dropping by….
Written on September 30, 2009 at 10:30 am, by Ian Byington
It’s always cool to see the kids – Dilys Goodman (she of Serendipity fame) had her stepdaughter Kathy come along a week ago. I love her smile – it reminds me of her dad Lee… just a reminder that our kids carry our spirit forward, I thought. I caught up with them at the K-9 Continue Reading
Music this weekend at the Community Theatre…
Written on September 30, 2009 at 12:55 am, by Ian Byington
At the Community Theatre this weekend it’s gonna rock – here’s more from Jan: THIS Saturday, October 3 we get the cool rhythms of jazz, funk and rock with LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends on the Whittier stage at 7:30 pm. LeRoy has had an extensive songwriting career, including as half of the youthful Continue Reading
Number One in the state!
Written on September 30, 2009 at 12:36 am, by Ian Byington
Bob Coleman from Islanders Bank says they were picked out as the best – here’s the scoop: Islanders Bank #1 Commercial Bank in Washington State! Bob Coleman, President and CEO announced that Islanders Bank, the sole bank headquartered in San Juan County, achieved a #1 Performance Ranking among all commercial banks and a #2 Performance Continue Reading
Sounding good….
Written on September 29, 2009 at 3:26 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to hear the two & three part harmonies as Kate Schuman and Tom & Tami Doenges sang last Friday at the Place Bar & Grill…super job of filling the place with beautiful music. Thanks, you guys! This Friday: It’s Uncle Otto!
Fire danger dips…
Written on September 29, 2009 at 3:18 am, by Ian Byington
Fire Marshal Bob Low says the fire danger will drop to “low” on the first, officially. Yesterday’s rain is helping with keeping it low, after an incredibly dry summer….
History – alive at the Historical Museum & the Library….
Written on September 29, 2009 at 3:08 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to hear how the collection of stories is going with the Historical Museum & the Library… on Friday night director Laura Tretter gave an update about how the digitalizing is going, and showed everyone how to look up stuff online. Then museum director Kevin Loftus introduced folks with their stories, including FHHS Continue Reading
Island on the Edge…
Written on September 29, 2009 at 12:55 am, by Ian Byington
Ron Zee of the Madrona Institute sent this poster over:
Passing….
Written on September 28, 2009 at 11:48 am, by Ian Byington
Torrey from the Presbyterian Church just wrote in to let me know that our longtime friend Mary Keith passed away on Saturday. Memorial Services are planned for Tuesday September 29th at 6:00pm at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. Reception to follow in the fellowship hall.
Mary stays dry…
Written on September 28, 2009 at 3:21 am, by Ian Byington
It was good to see musician / archeologist / historian Mary Doerflein at the bookstore the other day, all ready for the rain….
Pat, moving on….
Written on September 28, 2009 at 1:05 am, by Ian Byington
Hey, I just heard that everybody’s favorite salsa teacher is taking off for California. Patrick Honeywell hopes to wrap things up & hit the road in a couple of weeks. He and his good friend Mark Sheppard started Bakery San Juan last year, and they make a great team: the store has simply taken off & Continue Reading
The blessing of the animals….
Written on September 27, 2009 at 11:19 pm, by Ian Byington
Our local Catholic Church just happens to be named in honor of St. Francis, and this Saturday (the 3rd, at 11am) just happens to be his feast day, so it’s a good time for the blessing of the animals. The rite for the Blessing of the Animals is held in front of the Church in Continue Reading
Open house at the studio: Deb opens shop
Written on September 27, 2009 at 10:24 pm, by Ian Byington
On Thursday this week, Deb Langhans is opening up her new space next door & upstairs from San Juan Fitness – this is a chance to go by & visit – here’s her press release: Drop by for my ‘OPEN STUDIO’ on October 1st! Who: Deb Langhans & ‘Wholistic Health Options’ What: ‘Open Studio’ When: Continue Reading
Have a great weekend!
Written on September 25, 2009 at 4:59 pm, by Ian Byington
Monika Wieland had a great weekend last weekend when she took this picture – she says, “It was taken out at Mar Vista this last week when I had friends/family visiting and staying out there.” Her pictures simply rock…check ’em out at http://orcawatcher.blogspot.com/ .
27 Local nonprofits receive grants from the Community Foundation….
Written on September 25, 2009 at 1:53 pm, by Ian Byington
At this morning’s Breakfast of Champions, The Community Foundation announced its awards for the coming year – here’s the scoop: San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards Grants to Local Non-Profits at Annual Breakfast of Champions Ceremony. The San Juan Island Community Foundation today made new grants of $66,883 to twenty seven local non-profits at its Continue Reading
Looking for leaders….
Written on September 25, 2009 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
Leadership San Juan Islands is on the move – here’s more from Cynthia: Hello Ian! Leadership San Juan Islands is now recruiting for the year six applicants. The awesome sessions on the San Juan County systems will commenced in January 2010. All the information about the class, and the application can be found on the Continue Reading