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----the
president's column
Eileen
Smith-Moreland has agreed (been drafted) to be the SICC secretary
and her experience with non-profits is a treasure. She has already
volunteered to use her expertise, and we welcome her aboard.
As we
move into summer (high season on SI) there are several events
ahead including the Island Garage Sale, Fourth of July, Arts Festival,
among others. If you are able to assist, please let me know and I will
pass your name along to the appropriate person.
It is
a nice day out there and I intend to use it to catch up on some
much needed weeding. -----Astrid
The *Edgewater
Garden Club* will meet at 9:45 am for visiting and
refreshments on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Samish Island Community
Hall. The business meeting & elections will begin at 10:15 am followed
by a potluck brunch at 11:00 am. Please bring a potluck dish to share.
All are welcome to join us!
*The
Purse:* Samish islanders driving into down are intrigued by the
large metal purse featured in the yard of the first house after turning
onto Bayview-Edison Road. This old farmhouse is the home of artists
Ries
Niemi and Sheila Klein and their family. The curator of the Bellevue
Arts Museum asked Ries to design a piece for the museum, and a large,
over-sized purse seemed perfect for a city that focuses on shopping
and
consumerism. The purse was on display at the museum for 18 months. Made
of stainless steel in Ries's studio at the farm, it is 14 feet tall,
10
feet long, 5 feet wide, and weighs about 500 pounds. Go to
_www.riesniemi.com <http://www.riesniemi.com/>_ to see more of
Ries's
work, including the big cowboy boots we admired in his yard a couple
of
years ago. Click on Current Projects to see the purse. Ries also
designed and constructed the signs for Slough Foods and Breadfarm in
Edison.
*Make
It Clean & Keep It Green!* Trash-walking with neighbors to kick
off SPRING! Meet at the park, on Saturday, May 16, at 9 am. Bring
garbage bags and gloves. Questions? Call Jack Lefebvre, 466-8255.
The 2009
13th Annual *Samish Island Arts Festival*will be held Saturday
July 25th. Once again there will be live music throughout the day, food
will be available, and artists will be selling their art work. If you
have not participated before and would like to be part of the Festival
please contact Janene at 766-6290. Mark your calendars now for this
wonderful Samish Island event. The proceeds from the festival go to
the
Community Club for needed improvements.
The Samish
Island *Community Garage Sale* is scheduled for June 27.
Entrance fee is $10 payable at registration, and please note that this
year registration is required prior to the date of the sale. To
register, contact Amy Colvin at _colvin.ap@gmail.com
<mailto:colvin.ap@gmail.com>_ or 425-503-8886, or mail fee to
Amy at
11571 Blue Heron Road.
The
*Samish Senior Singles* will gather on the 4^th Friday, May 22^nd
,
at 11:30 am at the ole Royal Fork that caters to the likes of us.
Car-pooling? Call Betty Chowka, 766-8032.
*Firefighters
Fund Raising: * At the most recent Community Club potluck
dinner, Samish Island volunteer firefighters unveiled a new fund raising
effort aimed at purchasing additional fire radios. To date, $525 has
been collected towards our goal of $2100. Sincere thanks to those who
have donated. To contribute, contact Scott Colvin, treasurer, at
_sacolvin@gmail.com <mailto:sacolvin@gmail.com>_ or 425-246-6539.
Make
checks payable to: Samish Island Firefighters Association.
The *Samish
Island Yoga Class* will conclude on May 26^th for the
summer. Watch the Shore Lines for information about when it will begin
again in the fall.
*Samish
e-mail groups*
*SAMISHINFO *for emergency details, important info for islanders.
*SAMISH NEIGHBORS* for misc. sharing/borrowing. Read more, or
join
either group, on the Samish Island webpage:
www.samishisland.net/mailinglist.htm or email info@samishisland.net
to be added to one or both groups.
*COMMUNITY COOPERATION BLOG, *on the web at
www.samishsaves.blogspot.com.
The Blog can be used to save gas by
combining errands, sharing rides, sharing tools and equipment. Contact
Steve Hoffman at 766-4488 for details.
*Old Trucks: * On June 13, the Langleys will host a meeting of
the
Cascade Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society. Islanders
who
like old iron should come by and see the great old trucks that the
chapter has gathered. Noon-2:30 pm. Al Langley, 766-6504, 5348 Vicmar
Drive.
I am forming
a* "Samish Is. Book club"*. We would meet once a month
at a
club member’s house to discuss our "book of the month.”
(The member who
volunteers to host the next month's meeting selects the next book, and
provides coffee and tea. Goodies are potluck by other members.) Although
it's best if you can find the time to read the book before the month's
meeting, you are still encouraged and welcome to join the discussion
so
as to add perspective and opinion about the book’s subject. The
Book
Club will be exclusively for Samish Is. residents, as we will be meeting
in our homes. *Carol Sullivan will host the first month’s meeting
at a
date to be determined when we have enough people signed up.* 10-12
people makes a fairly manageable club. Please call Carol 766-5310, or
contact by email carolsulli@hotmail.com.
---/Tom Sullivan /*
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Soothing
Waters: Session II swim lessons: May 12/13 to June
30/July1; Watsu session upon request; Skagit Valley College class, Warm
Water Bodywork Basics (final offering), May 12 to June 1, 2:30 to 4
pm.
Details by calling Liz at 766-8403 or at www.soothingwaters.net.
*Community
of Christ*
10:00 AM -- Church School; 11:00 AM -- Worship Service
Lee Nelson, Pastor --Everyone Welcome
*The SAMISH ISLAND COMMUNITY HALL is available for rentals *throughout
the year; islander’s 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.
*Samish
Island Memorial Chapel*, 9608 S.I. Rd.
9:45 Sunday School; 11:00 Worship Service
Pastor Otto Sather -- Everyone Welcome
Our very
active Jack Russell terrier, Jack, has been part of our family
for over 5 years. He loves to be around people. We try to keep him from
roaming, but sometimes he goes for walks around the island and makes
friends. It seems that someone on the island brings him into their home,
feeds him, removes his harness or collar, bathes him, and keeps him
for
several days. The problem is that our kids (we have seven) love him,
and
it breaks their heart when he's missing. /The Fleury Family, 766-6865/
Items
for the next Shore Lines should be submitted in writing to
Kathleen Packard, 9920 Samish Island Road, by 5pm on June 4, 2009 (first
Thurs.). 766-6752 or email: kwpackard@wavecable.com.
*Ads
*
*FOR
SALE*
---Work Bench: Small, adjustable workout bench in good condition. $30,
766-7805
---Solo
16-gallon orchard sprayer $40; Karcher K 3.99 Electric pressure
washer $55; Steamer trunk $25; 3 new theatre stage lights, 150-watt,
4
lenses each, $225 each (retail new for $790), 766-5230
--- Samsung
32” HDTV purchased in 2003. Excellent picture $150,766-7406
*SERVICES*:
--/*-Coastal Interior Design*/. Specializing in comfortable island
homes. Color and surface selection for your project large or small.
Debbie Ensey 360-757-8771 or debnz@msn.com
---For your *landscape design & maintenance needs,* please
call Debbie
Emerson, 766-5095
---Need
*quality entertainment*? Call Ryan Bart, The Magic Man at 360
708-6987. Great for that special event! Check his website at
_www.ryanbart.com.
---Piano and accordion lessons*. Lois Yale, member of the WA.State
Music Teachers Assoc. offers beginning through intermediate lessons
in
her home on Samish Island. Call 766-8713 for lesson availability.
---Anna’s *Pet and Plant Care *Service. Call Anna Lefebvre
766.8521.
References available.
---*Motivated,
experienced, and personable college student from Gonzaga is home
for the summer and looking for *odd jobs*. Experience with
construction, yard work, pet care, and much more! Contact Ryan Bart
at
(360) 708-6987.
HOUSING RENTALS*:
---*Waterfront
Cottage* available for short stays; Perfect condition.
360-766-6686.
----*Condo:* Have you had enough snow, floods, and fog? Consider
renting
our Mexican resort condo at the Mayan Palace (1 BR, sleeps 4, kitchen,
lovely grounds and pools, most with onsite golf). Available at multiple
locations; reasonably priced; call for info: 766-7819.
---*Home
to Share:* Clean and quiet, no smoking; $650 per month, 1st
and last; $500 deposit; utilities included. Dan at 360-766-6132
---*Available
June 1: 2 bedroom attached home. All space is
private including bedrooms, living, bath and kitchen. Parklike setting
w/water view. All utilities paid (including heat, water, long distance
phone, garbage, lights, hi-speed/wi-fi internet and cable TV). Covered
parking. Shared W/D. Call 766-7406 for more details.
---*Wanted
to buy:* Jogging Stroller. 766-7805
---*Free
for kids:* a wooden climber with slide. By the bear, near Camp
Kirby. 425-785-2010.
---*Free
Mobile Home* to be moved. 24’ X 40’ in very good condition.
Snap-Lock metal roof, no leaks. Newer carpet. Everything works. Very
clean. 9279 Samish Island Rd. 360-766-5231
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