2010 MEMBERSHIP for the COMMUNITY CENTER

As of February 1st, 138 families have paid dues (that is 65 percent of the membership count from last year) , and an additional $l,l05 has been donated. Thank you to everyone who has sent in their dues , and for the donations. This is a reminder to those who have not, that the $10 annual dues can be sent to SICC at P.O. Box 268, Bow, WA. 98232. (There is a form on the web site to fill out and send with your dues for inclusion in the Island Directory to be available at Blau’s March 1st for $3.)
At the Annual Meeting and Potluck on Sunday, January 17th, the membership elected the following Board Members: Howard Armstrong, President; Sue Ellen Heflin,Vice-President;EileenSmith-Moreland, Secretary; Linda Strobel, Treasurer; Steve Hoffman, At-Large; Amy Colvin, At-Large; Charles O’Hara, At-Large.
There was a great presentation by Bob Hyde, Ex. Director of the Port of Anacortes, about port activities, recent projects and future plans. (Samish Island is included in the Port District). If you weren’t there you missed a great potluck and presentation!
(And those who attended on the 17th will be happy to know that we have repaired the furnace. The several members who worked on the furnace after the meeting were on the right track The repairman showed me how to clean out the part so, hopefully, we can do a semiannual maintenance to prevent this happening again.)
The SICC Board meetings will be moving from the third Wednesday of the month to the third Tuesday, (with the exception this month only when it will be held on the 4th Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 pm, In March and thereafter, Board meetings will be on the 3rd Tues. at 7 pm, at the Community Hall. - Linda Knapp-Strobel, Treasurer

If you missed this notice in the Skagit Valley Herald (or on the S.I. web site and Samish Info), 13 vehicles were broken into the night of Jan, 28-29. on No. Beach, Samish Terrace, Wallen Rd, Blue Heron Rd., Roney, Scott and Halloran. A shotgun was stolen along with some small items. Islanders are encouraged to take care in locking doors and not leaving valuables in cars.

The SAMISH SENIOR SINGLES will meet at the Royal Fork in Mount Vernon on Friday, February 26th at 11:30am. For car pooling, call Betty Chowka, 766-8032.

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

The EDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB will meet at the Community Hall on Tuesday,February 23, beginning at 9:45 AM with visiting and refreshments. The business meeting begins at 10:15 AM followed at 11:00 AM with theprogram "New Plant Varieties" by Rhonda Jennings from Skagit Gardens. which will include a slide presentation. Members and guest are invited to join us.
P.S. on Garden Club sale of Holiday Wreaths and Swags: The dedicated volunteers who worked intensively to create so many artful wreaths and swags out of Island fresh greenery, garnered $2100 from the sale, which has been distributed to Friendship House, $900, S.I. Volunteer Fire Dept., 600, and Camp Kirby, $600. The Garden Club thanks residents for their great support of this project.
( and the Shore Lines salutes the generous labor of these local volunteer workers who make this outstanding gift to the Christmas spirit of our Island.

The S. I Yoga Class has had a slight time change,  now meeting from 9:30 - 11:00 each Tues. at the Community of Christ Church.  Hope to see you there-- bring a yoga pad and blanket.  For more info, please call Liz at 766.8403

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

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 even

A Premature Passing
The many Islanders who knew Peter Nordlund were saddened by the news of his death on the morning of January 26th. Shoppers at Blau Oyster Co. over the years have to remember a pleasant, smiling young man who might well have filled your order, since Peter was a fixture at Blau’s for more than 33 years,. and even continued behind the counter part-time until a few months before his death. (Cards to the family may be directed to Megan Nordlund, P.O. Box 8, Burlington, WA. 98233. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice are requested).

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THE FIRST DUTY OF LOVE IS TO LISTEN-- Paul Tillich. HAPPY VALENTINE DAY TO ALL!

LOOKING BACK IN HISTORY
In 1947, sixty-three years ago this month of February, a large barge carried 3900 cases of Japanese oyster seeds from the port of Anacortes to Samish Island, where Harvey Hopley’s tug boat picked them up for distribution to a list of Islanders who had invested in oyster beds. 500 of these cases were delivered to the Blau Oyster Co.
This occasion was remarkable in that it had been six years and a World War since the last oyster shipment had come through from Japan. According to theBurlington Journal of February 19, 1947, (as printed in Susan and Fred Miller’s Samish Island, A History) “Growers are elated at the prospect of again being able to obtain the Japanese seed, which was used extensively here before the war. Tests have proved it to be especially adaptable to these waters, and quite superior to the American-grrown product.”Last week I chatted about this with Paul Blau, currently head of Blau Oyster Co., whose grandfather, Edwin Arthur Blau started up his Samish Island business in 1935, and received that order of 500 cases of seed from Japan in 1947. Paul stated that American-grown oyster seed was not steadily available in prewar times, which prompted oyster growers to look towards Japan’s flourishing industry.
But by the mid-1960’s this trend had changed, Paul said, when the oyster seed industry in Japan found itself challenged by pollution problems that slowed exports, and this phenomenon coincided with both quality improvement and a steadier availability of the American-produced seed. The source of supply then gradually shifted back home.

STUDENTS IN THE NEWS:
---Versatile swimmer Ryley Pearson had victories in January in diverse swimming styles: against Snowqualmie in the 200 yard individual medley and the 50-yd. freestyle; against Bellingham, in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke; against Sedro-Woolley,in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Congratulations, Ryley!

---Ann Nash continues in Missoula at the University of Montana in Creative Writing, . And a later update: Ann is currently in India studying textile production. While typing this message, “impressive brahma bulls are roaming the median strips of the 2-lane road here.”

Samish Island Tide Charts for 2010 are available in two formats at Blau Oyster Co., for $3 ea.


ADS
FOR SALE: I wish to sell my 1982 12-ft. Sorenson Boat (like a livingston) with trailer, for $450. Would be a great island boat. I just don’t have the time/money. 982-4145
FOR SALE: NEW Photo Art Cards of Samish Island scenes now available at www.samish-island-cards.com Photos mounted on quality card stock @ $2.50 (includes tax, delivery, optional verse.) See web site, or call Kitty-766-4236 for color catalogue.

SERVICES:
---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.

---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

---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.

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

Time for pruning and shaping your garden and fruit trees. Call Debbie Emerson, 766-5095 or 770-3401.

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

FREE: Firewood. You cut to size. Call Gary, 766-6664

SOOTHINGWATERS,warm water therapy/instruction pool, opens for the season on Tues., March 30th.  Register now for Aqua Babies, Toddlers. preschool classes and Beginning Swim instruction.  AlsoWatsu sessions. (aquatic therapy for body, mind, spirit) being scheduled. Call Liz,766-8403 or www.soothingwaters.net

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 March 4th deadline (first Thursday) or samishshorelines@gmail.com (Nancy, 766-8111.)