Posted August 2, 2009 at 9:18 pm by Ian Byington
A familiar sight on the west side...Granny at the end of a breach...
Most researchers around here agree (after looking at photos from the 1910s) that Granny was born in 1911, which puts her at 98 years old this year – and still flying high. The picture above was shot by Jim Maya this weekend….
Posted August 2, 2009 at 9:15 pm by Ian Byington
Yesterday afternoon at Fairweather Park...
Days like yesterday make it feel like a great idea – the Music in the Park at Fairweather Park at the Port overlooking the marina is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon – the music continues this month each Friday (5-7pm) and Sunday (2-4pm)…plan on dropping by! Here’s more.
Posted August 2, 2009 at 9:04 pm by Ian Byington
Carol, giving...
One of the most giving people on the island is Carol Capps…seems like you see her everywhere, including giving blood last week (the blood drive was in the air-conditioned Mullis Center rather than its usual spot in the Grange, which was maybe 180 degrees), or dressed up for the 1910’s in the Soroptimist part of last month’s parade on the Fourth (that’s her to the left, in pink – it was warm THAT day, too!)
Thanks for everything you do!
Carol dressing up like it's 1910....
Posted August 2, 2009 at 8:48 pm by Ian Byington
This is how it works, rookie...
Most of you know I don’t watch tv (except during the World Cup), so I don’t know much (or care much) about the Big Switch that I understand is afoot…so a friend of mine sent me this easy-to-understand graphic so I’d get it.
Posted August 2, 2009 at 8:44 pm by Ian Byington
For many of us, water simply flows from a faucet, and we think little about it beyond this point of contact. We have lost a sense of respect for the wild river, for the complex workings of a wetland, for the intricate web of life that water supports.
Sandra Postel, in Last Oasis: Facing Water Scarcity, 2003
Posted August 2, 2009 at 5:47 pm by Ian Byington
At a wedding out at Roche Harbor's Lady of Good Voyage Chapel...You know, I've been to a lot of weddings on the island (I sing & dj at 'em), and I've seen Archie Brooks at more than a few, and I always enjoy the way he conducts a ceremony.
Posted August 2, 2009 at 5:55 am by Ian Byington
Carolyn Adler from the bank...
Hey, when you drop by Wells Fargo & notice Carolyn’s away – here’s why: she’s having knee surgery this Tuesday (like, tomorrow, calander fan) and is gonna be laid up for a while.
Good luck! It’ll be good to see your smiling face when you’re back!
Posted August 1, 2009 at 9:30 pm by Ian Byington
We’re not the only ones with a salmon crunch….the numbers of King salmon are drastically down to the North…here’s more.
Posted July 31, 2009 at 11:19 am by Ian Byington
Mady Schroeder took first place in the youth division...
Music on the Lawn was especially sweet his week, as Island Rec celebrated its 25th anniversary with a cake contest – here’s more from Director Sally Thomsen:
Cake Baking and Cake Decorating Contest winners’ announced!
Island Rec celebrated its 25th anniversary of People, Parks and Program at its free summer concert series, Music on the Lawn on Wednesday July 29. Despite the record breaking hot temperatures, over 250 people attended the concert and 11 cakes were entered in the Baking and Decorating Contests.
There was plenty of cake...even people who came to Music on the Lawn for the last song got a bite!
Judging the contests were Patrick Honeywell, Bakery San Juan; Felicity Milne, Cakes by Felicitations and Pam Stewart and Lucy Plumb-Reyes of Café Demeter. 1st place winners receive Cake Baking and Decorating Classes from these professional bakers. After the judging, the cakes were cut and enjoyed by those attending Music on the Lawn!
The winners were:
Adult Division Cake Baking
1st Place: Lori Stokes, 2nd Place: Susan Sterner, 3rd Place: Eileen Drath
Adult Division Cake Decorating
1st Place: Becky Volk, 2nd Place: Cinda Pierce
Youth Division Cake Decorating contest
1st Place: Mady Schroeder, 2nd Place: Camp Eagle Rock, 3rd place: Samantha Pillsbury and Cady Wilson.
The first place winner for the cake decorating contest was Becky Volk...
Posted July 31, 2009 at 11:05 am by Ian Byington
FHHS coach Rich Warin says the game is at noon on Saturday – the fundraiser helps support Hartman Field.
There will be hamburgers and hot dogs for sale plus homemade goodies. There is a silent auction that includes a signed Mariners jersey, golfing packages, a stay at a Mount cabin and lots more.
For more info – call Kim Warin at 378-2318. See ya there!
Posted July 31, 2009 at 11:04 am by Ian Byington
Hey, it’s not too late to get into the pool! (Ya live on an island, rookie – gotta be able to swim!) Here’s the word from head swim instructor Amy Wynn at San Juan Fitness:
Ian, thanks for your help in spreading the word on this one. For what it costs for a movie and snacks a kid can have a great swim lesson and some extra lifeguard swim time to practice what they’ve learned–and the special is for adults, too. So no excuses for not learning how to swim. People should get in on this soon because private lessons go back up to $25 a half hour after Sept. 1.
Swim Lesson Sale!
Interested in swim lessons, but the crazy end-of-summer schedules seem impossible to work around? Want some one-on-one attention for your beginner swimmer or help to refine an advanced swimmer’s stroke? Don’t want to spend a fortune learning to swim? San Juan Island Fitness has the swimming solution for you: private and semi-private lessons arranged to fit your schedule and budget.
Now through the end of August, half-hour private swim lesson at San Juan Island Fitness are just $20—a five dollar savings off our regular lesson price. Admission to the pool and an hour or more of lifeguard swim on that day is included in the price. Want to save some money and double the fun? Take your lesson with a friend of similar ability. Two can share a semi-private1/2 hour lesson for $20 total. What a deal!
Instructors participating in this special are Brenda Beckett, Jane Hutchison, Diane Undeberg, Susan Williamson and Amy Wynn. Contact them directly or call San Juan Island Fitness at 378-4449 for more details.
Posted July 31, 2009 at 10:14 am by Ian Byington
Victoria Express
Deborah Hopkins just told me:
FYI, unfortunately Victoria Express has had to cancel their summer service between Victoria and Friday Harbor due to low numbers.
If you have any questions you can contact their office at 360-452-8088.
Posted July 31, 2009 at 9:09 am by Ian Byington
Beth from the Library says now you have a chance to look at the library’s art:
Art from the permanent collection on display in library
The San Juan Island Library currently is exhibiting a portion of its permanent art collection, donated by various island artists. The name of the exhibit is San Juan Summertime. The art committee is looking for new members to help set up art exhibitions throughout the year. Persons interested in volunteering should call Diane Martindale at 370-5814.
The library will again start exhibits throughout the year. The schedule and themes of each exhibit will be announced in August. Input from artists as to what might shows might be of interest will be considered in planning the schedule.
Posted July 31, 2009 at 9:06 am by Ian Byington
As we watch them & they watch us, is interspecies communication possible? Caroline Grauman passes along this article from the New York Times.
Posted July 31, 2009 at 8:55 am by Ian Byington
Great weekend for seeing a show…”As You Like it” continues at Roche Harbor with Island Stage Left, while “Steel Magnolias” plays this week & next at the Community Theatre.
At the Palace Theatre, Harry Potter & The Ugly Truth continue for another week…
Posted July 31, 2009 at 8:55 am by Ian Byington
Great weekend for seeing a show…”As You Like it” continues at Roche Harbor with Island Stage Left, while “Steel Magnolias” plays this week & next at the Community Theatre.
At the Palace Theatre, Harry Potter & The Ugly Truth continue for another week…