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Welcome to Samish Island
 What
planning should we do as an island for disaster preparedness?
Come to the potluck dinner on May 17 (6:30 p.m.) at the Community
Hall to hear presenters talk about some possibilities. From
this information and our input, the SICC board will develop
a possible disaster plan for the island, especially our exposures
to storms, tsunamis, extended power outages and the prospect
of our temporarily being a real island again. Come ask good
questions and listen to our presenters. 5/7/08
The
May Shore Lines and the May/June
calendars are posted today. 5/6/08
AAA
Gas Price Finder tells you where to find the best gas
prices in our area. CNN Money Issue also has a page
on the Gas Crunch that might be of interest. And there
are tips on driving
to save fuel at a government-sponsored web site. If you
are a Samish Islander and would like to participate in the
"Samish
Island Saves Gas" errand-share, ride-share program,
visit islander Steve Hoffman's blog. Finally, CSM has an article
on "What
has driven up oil prices". 5/1/08
Signs
of spring in the Skagit Valley, 2008.
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Spring
Rain ©Therese
Ogle, 2008
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Seed
Potatoes ©Therese
Ogle, 2008
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Aren't
you glad it's spring? View
this short video of a December storm with high tide and
low pressure, and you'll be welcoming the spring flowers.
The owner of this beach cabin says its the highest the water
has come onto her property, since she's lived there. 4/14/08
Samish
Island has a new Blog for saving gas, energy, and time.
Called Samish
Island Saves Gas, it is your opportunity to see
if anyone can help you out, or if you can help someone else
out. Our new board member Steve Hoffman has established the
blog, and says it is currently in "testing phase."
If you are going to town - any town - from Mount Vernon to
Bellingham to Anacortes, and want to help out an island neighbor,
try this blog. Or, if you need a errand done by a certain
date, post it...maybe someone can help you out.
Let's
experiment to see if it works for us, cutting back on gas
use. If it works, it'll become a permanent link on our web
page. Subscribe, or just post and check it frequently. Note:
you will be asked to sign up for a google account to do this
service - its free and easy. 4/11/08
The
April Shore Lines newsletter
is posted today. After publication, two corrections have been
made to the Camp Kirby information: The April 17 Spaghetti
Dinner has been cancelled, and the April 22, Annual Meeting
is for Camp Fire members and volunteers only, as it has been
changed to a dinner meeting. If you wish to attend this annual
meeting, please call the campfire office to reserve your dinner.
4/8/08
An
article
in the Skagit Valley Herald about Madrona Blight provides
insight into a disease of our beautiful northwest trees. Climate,
expanding population, and increased development of woodlands
are putting pressure on these magnificent trees. A photo in
the article was submitted by island resident Pascale Michel.
Annual
Dues: thanks to those who have already donated. If you've
lost your form or put it aside for later, and still wish to
join the community club, you can print the directory-membership
form and send it with your check tothe SICC PO Box on
the form. Thanks for your donations. We have heard from over
200 households so far.
The
SICC project for 2008 is a new septic system for the
hall. While not as decorative as our recent paint,
curtains and additions, this is an essential upgrade to meet
code, and our ever-growing uses
of the hall. Any additional contribution to this effort
is very welcomed and appreciated by all who use the SICC hall.
Contact Chuck Davis if you can help out, or add a small contribution
to your annual dues. Cost is estimated at $14,000.
Islanders:
Think about renting the community hall for a family or other
private function in 2008. SICC rents it for family holidays,
church events, meetings, office & group parties, birthdays,
weddings, receptions, dinners and other events. We have a
nice space to rent, and we
encourage your use of the hall for all your special larger
events.
The
Samish Island Community Club has various policies that
guide board decisions. If you have a question about community
club decisions, check the policies
page. Ideas and feedback are always welcome: contact the
current president.
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Beach
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Blau
Oyster Beach
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Photos©Therese
Ogle, 2005
The
Samish Island web site is provided by the Samish
Island Community Club
to facilitate communication on the island.
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