Topic: Around Here
Back to the island….
Written on March 29, 2009 at 9:33 pm, by Ian Byington
It was good to see Seattle U soph Lindsay Youngquist on the boat Saturday with her bro Trevor. She’s back to island for a little visit after spending the last week helping out, doing restoration work in New Orleans. The former FHHS girls’ soccer captain was able to get a visit in with Trevor, as Continue Reading
Hitchin’ along…..
Written on March 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm, by Ian Byington
It was nice to see Christina shooting a picture of Yolanda & Kelly, who got married last year… as you can see, they’re still smiling as they made their way home on the Saturday ferry. Yolanda is working at the Little Store on the morning shift, while Kelly’s splitting time with Friday Harbor House & Continue Reading
Hitchin' along…..
Written on March 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm, by Ian Byington
It was nice to see Christina shooting a picture of Yolanda & Kelly, who got married last year… as you can see, they’re still smiling as they made their way home on the Saturday ferry. Yolanda is working at the Little Store on the morning shift, while Kelly’s splitting time with Friday Harbor House & Continue Reading
Maddie’s in charge…..
Written on March 29, 2009 at 8:40 pm, by Ian Byington
Something cool…I saw a table & half-fill of Soroptimists coming home for a meeting in Bellingham that was presided over by the president of the Bellingham chapter – FHHS grad & former islander Maddie Sheplor. Nice.
The Whale Museum needs docents….
Written on March 29, 2009 at 7:55 pm, by Ian Byington
Nikki from the Whale Museum has more: The Whale Museum Docent Training Program: The Whale Museum is pleased to offer our Docent Training Program for the 2009 summer season. Volunteers aged 14 and over are needed to help visitors in our Exhibit Hall. By using artifacts, text panels, and hands-on specimens, docents are trained to Continue Reading
So – how DO you say it?
Written on March 27, 2009 at 8:25 pm, by Ian Byington
When I heard that Chris & Emily Wolf and the kids were moving to Qatar, like most English-mangling people, I was calling that country “Ka TAR.” The other day, Emily (who, like Chris, is a teacher too, besides being a dynamite mom) told me it’s actually pronounced as kind of a cross between “cutter” and Continue Reading
Sorops tap Charlotte as Violet Richardson winner….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 10:31 pm, by Ian Byington
Marie Dicristina from the Soroptimist Club says the group has honored an outstanding FHHS senior: On March 18th Charlotte C. Guard received the 2009 Violet Richardson Award for a young woman from Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor at their regular meeting. Charlotte is a twice weekly volunteer in the English as a Second Language Children’s Continue Reading
Transient killer whales in the neighborhood….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 10:23 pm, by Ian Byington
Jim Maya from Maya’s Charters says the transient whales are nearby….here’s more, from yesterday: It was one of those days! We got news of Orcas right at the end of our first trip so I rushed in for my second group. We zoomed out but couldn’t find them, so we went down to Whale Rocks Continue Reading
New gallery opens Saturday…..
Written on March 26, 2009 at 9:18 pm, by Ian Byington
John Sinclair wrote to ask me to invite you to the opening of his new place – here’s more: Come help celebrate the opening of Concepia (http://www.concepia.com/), Friday Harbor’s latest business venture, and view the first solo show of Randy Laybourne, this Saturday from 2-5pm in the new Churchill Corner, just above the ferry landing. Continue Reading
Update on Jacque….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 8:11 pm, by Ian Byington
From Carol Ford, Wednesday: Hi Ian; I just got off the phone with Dave Grone and he had nothing but positive things to say about Jacque’s recovery. While she’ll be in intensive care for another week at least, she continues to improve hourly and both Dave and her doctors are encouraged by her progress. Dave Continue Reading
Open house for you, maybe….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 7:42 pm, by Ian Byington
My pal Jessica says she’s got an open house this weekend: I am hosting an open house Sat 3/28 from 1-3 pm at Friday Harbor Village (445 Carter Avenue)for the following five affordable apartment properties: Friday Harbor Village, Harbor View, Island Meadows, Islewood & Rosewood. I will be on hand to answer affordable apartment questions Continue Reading
Elwha’s down & the Hiyu’s back……
Written on March 26, 2009 at 7:29 pm, by Ian Byington
From the Washington State Ferries: Beginning Thursday morning March 26, the 34 car MV Hiyu will be replacing the 87 car MV Evergreen State providing service on the inter-island route. The MV Evergreen State will be replacing the 144 car MV Elwha starting with the 5:35 AM departure from Anacortes. These changes will be in Continue Reading
Looking for a job?
Written on March 26, 2009 at 6:07 pm, by Ian Byington
Minnie Knych writes in: Got Job? The Career Center is offering free seminars through the month of April. Seminar topics include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills and Communication Skills. Call 378-4662 for information on time and date of the seminars you wish to attend. Enrollment is limited to small groups.
Coming home on the ferry….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 10:12 am, by Ian Byington
Yesterday I ran into Erin (left) and her daughter Emerald on the ferry coming back to the island after a day on the mainland. These days Emerald is working at the Animal Shelter with Leslie, helping look after the dogs & cats, while Erin is still keeping the island’s teeth shiny, working with Dr. Michael Continue Reading
Overload….#17
Written on March 26, 2009 at 9:58 am, by Ian Byington
You know the feeling of dread….you show up for the ferry and they stick the little overload number under your wiper. Yesterday when I came rolling in at 4:47pm for the 5:05pm ferry, I knew I was pushing it, and receiving number 15 kinda proved it. But, as luck would have it, they not only Continue Reading
Where she is now….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 9:17 am, by Ian Byington
Have you been wondering what Joan Corliss Collyer has been up to lately? She’s in Bellingham – click here for a little article about our long time islander friend in the Bellingham Herald.
Back to the island….
Written on March 29, 2009 at 9:33 pm, by Ian Byington
It was good to see Seattle U soph Lindsay Youngquist on the boat Saturday with her bro Trevor. She’s back to island for a little visit after spending the last week helping out, doing restoration work in New Orleans. The former FHHS girls’ soccer captain was able to get a visit in with Trevor, as Continue Reading
Hitchin’ along…..
Written on March 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm, by Ian Byington
It was nice to see Christina shooting a picture of Yolanda & Kelly, who got married last year… as you can see, they’re still smiling as they made their way home on the Saturday ferry. Yolanda is working at the Little Store on the morning shift, while Kelly’s splitting time with Friday Harbor House & Continue Reading
Hitchin' along…..
Written on March 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm, by Ian Byington
It was nice to see Christina shooting a picture of Yolanda & Kelly, who got married last year… as you can see, they’re still smiling as they made their way home on the Saturday ferry. Yolanda is working at the Little Store on the morning shift, while Kelly’s splitting time with Friday Harbor House & Continue Reading
Maddie’s in charge…..
Written on March 29, 2009 at 8:40 pm, by Ian Byington
Something cool…I saw a table & half-fill of Soroptimists coming home for a meeting in Bellingham that was presided over by the president of the Bellingham chapter – FHHS grad & former islander Maddie Sheplor. Nice.
The Whale Museum needs docents….
Written on March 29, 2009 at 7:55 pm, by Ian Byington
Nikki from the Whale Museum has more: The Whale Museum Docent Training Program: The Whale Museum is pleased to offer our Docent Training Program for the 2009 summer season. Volunteers aged 14 and over are needed to help visitors in our Exhibit Hall. By using artifacts, text panels, and hands-on specimens, docents are trained to Continue Reading
So – how DO you say it?
Written on March 27, 2009 at 8:25 pm, by Ian Byington
When I heard that Chris & Emily Wolf and the kids were moving to Qatar, like most English-mangling people, I was calling that country “Ka TAR.” The other day, Emily (who, like Chris, is a teacher too, besides being a dynamite mom) told me it’s actually pronounced as kind of a cross between “cutter” and Continue Reading
Sorops tap Charlotte as Violet Richardson winner….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 10:31 pm, by Ian Byington
Marie Dicristina from the Soroptimist Club says the group has honored an outstanding FHHS senior: On March 18th Charlotte C. Guard received the 2009 Violet Richardson Award for a young woman from Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor at their regular meeting. Charlotte is a twice weekly volunteer in the English as a Second Language Children’s Continue Reading
Transient killer whales in the neighborhood….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 10:23 pm, by Ian Byington
Jim Maya from Maya’s Charters says the transient whales are nearby….here’s more, from yesterday: It was one of those days! We got news of Orcas right at the end of our first trip so I rushed in for my second group. We zoomed out but couldn’t find them, so we went down to Whale Rocks Continue Reading
New gallery opens Saturday…..
Written on March 26, 2009 at 9:18 pm, by Ian Byington
John Sinclair wrote to ask me to invite you to the opening of his new place – here’s more: Come help celebrate the opening of Concepia (http://www.concepia.com/), Friday Harbor’s latest business venture, and view the first solo show of Randy Laybourne, this Saturday from 2-5pm in the new Churchill Corner, just above the ferry landing. Continue Reading
Update on Jacque….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 8:11 pm, by Ian Byington
From Carol Ford, Wednesday: Hi Ian; I just got off the phone with Dave Grone and he had nothing but positive things to say about Jacque’s recovery. While she’ll be in intensive care for another week at least, she continues to improve hourly and both Dave and her doctors are encouraged by her progress. Dave Continue Reading
Open house for you, maybe….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 7:42 pm, by Ian Byington
My pal Jessica says she’s got an open house this weekend: I am hosting an open house Sat 3/28 from 1-3 pm at Friday Harbor Village (445 Carter Avenue)for the following five affordable apartment properties: Friday Harbor Village, Harbor View, Island Meadows, Islewood & Rosewood. I will be on hand to answer affordable apartment questions Continue Reading
Elwha’s down & the Hiyu’s back……
Written on March 26, 2009 at 7:29 pm, by Ian Byington
From the Washington State Ferries: Beginning Thursday morning March 26, the 34 car MV Hiyu will be replacing the 87 car MV Evergreen State providing service on the inter-island route. The MV Evergreen State will be replacing the 144 car MV Elwha starting with the 5:35 AM departure from Anacortes. These changes will be in Continue Reading
Looking for a job?
Written on March 26, 2009 at 6:07 pm, by Ian Byington
Minnie Knych writes in: Got Job? The Career Center is offering free seminars through the month of April. Seminar topics include: Resume Writing, Interview Skills and Communication Skills. Call 378-4662 for information on time and date of the seminars you wish to attend. Enrollment is limited to small groups.
Coming home on the ferry….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 10:12 am, by Ian Byington
Yesterday I ran into Erin (left) and her daughter Emerald on the ferry coming back to the island after a day on the mainland. These days Emerald is working at the Animal Shelter with Leslie, helping look after the dogs & cats, while Erin is still keeping the island’s teeth shiny, working with Dr. Michael Continue Reading
Overload….#17
Written on March 26, 2009 at 9:58 am, by Ian Byington
You know the feeling of dread….you show up for the ferry and they stick the little overload number under your wiper. Yesterday when I came rolling in at 4:47pm for the 5:05pm ferry, I knew I was pushing it, and receiving number 15 kinda proved it. But, as luck would have it, they not only Continue Reading
Where she is now….
Written on March 26, 2009 at 9:17 am, by Ian Byington
Have you been wondering what Joan Corliss Collyer has been up to lately? She’s in Bellingham – click here for a little article about our long time islander friend in the Bellingham Herald.