THE EDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB will meet at 9:45 AM for visiting andrefreshments on Tuesday, April 27, at the Samish Island CommunityHall. The business meeting will begin at 10:15 AM. Our program which begins at 11:00 AM will be a Members’ Roundtable. Members are invited to share tips and stories; hints; plants; plant combinations; tools; things you've learned; things you'd never do again, etc. Come and share or just come and learn from others. All are welcome!"

A Garden Club Reminder: The Samish Island sign and bulletin board are maintained by the members of the Edgewater Garden Club for use by residents of Samish Island. Non-resident postings will be removed. Please post only to the cork board using push pins and thumb tacks to attach your information—no nails, screws, or staples. Thank you for respecting these guidelines."

Two Samish Island artists, Kitty Bluhm and Kathy Huckleberry, are participating in a month long Tulip Festival Art Show at the Tulip Valley Winery & Orchard, located at 16163 SR 536 / Memorial Hwy). Open daily, 10-6, April 1 through 30. Twenty-seven local artists will sell works of ceramics, paintings, textiles, glass, jewelry, photography, mosaics, sculpture, and more. Enjoy various artist demonstrations, food vendors and live music on weekends. Free admission. 360.428.6894

SAMISH SENIOR SINGLES will look for deck weather on Friday, April 23rd, when meeting at noon for a “brown bag lunch” at Kathleen’s, 9920 Samish Island Rd, Any Island senior is welcome. 766-6752

LOOKING BACK IN HISTORY (PART 2)

‘Twas 62 years ago this month that the “Grand Opening” of the SAMISH ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER took place—April 24, 1948, to be exact. Per the local newspaper, the doors officially opened at 8 pm. (they stayed up later in those days) to an “old-fashioned basket social” with visitors from Bay View and Bow Community Clubs attending, along with the large Samish Island contingent. A Seattle orchestra, the “Corn Shuckers,” provided the beat for old-time square dancing, but also played music for those the newspaper described as “modern stylists.” (See Susan and Fred Miller’s Samish Island, A History, pp. 204-05,)

TULIP TIME
The SV Herald Tulip Festival booklet recounts the history of tulip-growing in Skagit Valley. It all started when Mary Brown Stewart imported a few tulip bulbs from Holland in 1906. But the article fails to mention exactly where those pioneer bulbs were planted. The fact is Mary Stewart was a Samish Islander, and those early bulbs bloomed on a property we drive by shortly after entering the Island. When this new crop filled the Stewart fields, Mary initiated a bulb mail-order business, sending to customers as far away as New England.
By 1931, the Stewarts had outgrown their Samish fields, and had leased 5 acres on McLean Road, 7 years later buying 15 acres on Bradshaw. In 1954, Mary, and son Sam Stewart, owned “The Tulip Grange Bulb Farm”, then the largest such farm in the Valley. (But the little-known story is that it all began right HERE.

The 2010 SUMMER SAMISH ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL will be held Saturday, July 31st. Please mark your calendars.There will again be many fine arts exhibitors, music and food at this year's festival.  If you are interested in participating as an artist and have not done so before, please contact Janene at 766-6290.  If you have participated before,you will receive an application form via email in May.
 
The Samish Island Community Hall is available for rentals throughout the year; Islanders’ rate:$75; five hours or less:$50. Contact Eileen Andersen, 766-8202, or info@samishisland.net to schedule your family gathering, wedding, party, meeting, or event.

Sunday at Community of Christ
10 AM-- Church School; 11 AM. --Worship Service
Lee Nelson, Pastor---Everyone welcome

We celebrate the 40th ANNIVERSARY of EARTH DAY on APRIL 22nd, and repeated below is the quote we printed for its 25th anniversay in 1995:
We are returning to our native place aftr a long absence, meeting once again with our kin in the earth community. For too long we have been away somewhere, entranced with our industrial world of wires and wheels, concrete and steel, and our unending highways where we race back and forth in continual frenzy. We have lost our sense of courtesy toward the earth and its inhabitants, our sense of gratitude, our capacity for the awesome quality of every earthly reality.......
---Thomas Berry---

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS NEWS:
For a second year in a row, Ryley Pearson led the SV Herald series of outstanding athletes by being named again “BOYS’ SWIMMER OF THE YEAR.” This B-E. H.S. Senior garnered the current citation for having won two state titles this season, in the butterfly and backstroke. (He is the only state swim champion in B.-Ed. H.S. history.) Two days after the state swim meet Riley was back in the pool. He will swim five events at the upcoming YMCA nationals.

...In women’s tennis, Mette Rousseau, member of Burlington’s No. 1 doubles team, is cited for victories in March against Mount Vernon, Sehome and Lakewood.

....In track, Tyler Williams won the 800- meter race in Burlington’s March 17th contest against Mount Vernon.

Samish Island Memorial Chapel, 9608 S.I. Rd.
9:45 Sunday School; 11:00 Worship Service
Pastor Otto Sather—Everyone welcome.

YOGA Class continues sessions through May, 9:30-11 each Tuesday at Community of Christ Church. New partici-
pants welcomed. Call Liz for more information. 766-8403

SOOTHING WATERS is in full session: warm water therapy(Watsu), as well as swim classes for babies and preschool. Call Liz, 766-8403 or www.soothing waters.net

RENTALS
....Waterfront Cottage available for short stays; Perfect condtion. 766-6686.

...The Stone Cottage vacation rental still has openings for spring and summer. Call now to reserve 360-757-8771
....and service-related:
"Coastal Interior Design”. specializing in comfortable island homes. Debbie Ensey, 360-757-8771

FOR SALE:

Samish Island Cards:  New Wildlife Images available ~ contact kittybluhm@wavecable.com for preview. or visit Tulip Valley Winery on Memorial Hwy. through April 30.

....1920 Monarch Malleable Wood Stove 5256N White enamel.Malleable Iron Range Co. Price: $1500.00, welcome to come see it in the Alice Bay summer kitchen. (mrkt.$1800.+) 766 6396

....Superhawk vagabond canopy, tailored to fit Dodge Dakota truck. Price: $490.00 White, like new, sliding front window. XLsliding side windows. Dbl. T-handle side windows. (mrkt. $1100)
Terry @360 708 7535

 ....Truck Part for Sale.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Rear Replacement Render. RH, side panel, outer fleetside. Brand new. $390.00
(mrkt. $442.00) Terry @ 360 708 7535

 ....The BIGONE KhakiSac. limited edition. black and tan cover. see BigFan @ website LoveSac Alternative Furniture Company. brand new. in box. $690.00 (MSRP $1119.00 ) 766 6396

SERVICES

---Patios, Walls, Walkways, Barbecues, also slate, rock, stone & cement work- Modern Stone Innovations does unique outdoor and interior projects. Call Ben Lowman, 770-7674 for a free consultation. (has done various S.I. jobs.)

---Custom Tile and Stone installation: Rob Sager is available for any tile project and invites checking his web site to view pics & summary: texturesandtile.com
360-840-1091

---The Watch Dog Housesitting: Planning a trip and worried about home, pets and plants? “The Watch Dog” makes allyou care about safe’n secure. Rutheia Wyckoff, rwyckoff@wavecable.com 766-8107, or 708-0620.

---Knives sharpened, $2 per blade. Will pick up and deliver on Samish Island. Make cutting easier and safer! Call Strand, 766-4081

Items for the next Shore Lines should be submitted in writing to The Samish Shore Lines, S.I. Community Center, P.O. Box 268, Bow, WA. 98232, in time to meet the May 6th deadline (first Thursday), or e-mail samishshorelines@gmail.com (Nancy, 766-8111.)