Henri Bredouw of Orcas High School shot 39 to win medalist honors at his home course, April 21 vs. Friday Harbor. Friday Harbor’s Tyler McKee finished two strokes back, in a three-way tie for second with Orcas’ Taylor Diepenbrock and Miles McCloskey.
The Soroptimists’ Bunko Party fund-raiser is April 30. All proceeds from this event will go directly to their Cancer Treatment Support Mission. Since May 2005, Soroptimists have provided ferry tickets for islanders who must travel to the mainland for cancer treatment. The need for ferry tickets is greater than ever before. Soroptimists are hoping to spend more than $18,000 this year to fund this project through events and raffle ticket sales. You may even know someone who has been helped with this project. You can help with your tax-deductible donation.
Six San Juan Island-based whale watch companies will honor Earth Day by donating a portion of proceeds collected on Saturday to a pair of non-profit groups that are helping to restore Puget Sound’s marine habitat.
The winners of the 20th annual Children’s Festival poster contest:
Emily Rothlisberger, first place; Erich Atwell, second place; Yasmin Sarah, third place.
Singer/songwriter Dana Lyons comes to Friday Harbor on May 3 for a show to benefit The Whale Museum. Best known for his signature song “Cows With Guns,” Lyons is on tour to share his new album “Three Legged Coyote” around Washington state.
Spring Street International School’s annual “Spring Fling” auction and community celebration is one of the most successful fund-raisers on the island, raising more than $40,000 to support the school’s programs. This year’s event is extra special because it celebrates the school’s 15th year of providing “quality education with a world view.”
Island Rec announces that beginning May 1, people can register for most every Island Rec program online and pay by credit card. Visit www.islandrec.org to register for your favorite Island Rec program from the comfort of your home or any public computer, day or night.
Entry deadline is May 16 for The Whale Museum’s first annual photo contest for its Southern Resident Orca Calendar. The 16-month collectible calendar is for 2010-11.
The Island Sinfonia will present its fourth concert of the year, April 24 at 3 p.m. at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church to celebrate the church’s 150th year on San Juan Island. In 1860, the church was staffed by itinerant ministers from Victoria and welcomed its first musician pianist, Margaret Naylor. In 1870, the Church of Scotland commissioned Reverend T.J. Weekes, also from Victoria, as resident minister. And Margaret Naylor became the Margaret Weekes.
Brian Goodremont and Meghan Hoffman took the male and female top spots in San Juan Island Fitness’ inaugural Spring Sprint Triathlon, Saturday in Friday Harbor. The event included a 500-yard pool swim, 12.5-mile bike ride and 3-mile run.
The San Juan Island Library will close from April 25 to May 2 to replace worn flooring. The trustees of the library decided at their March 9 meeting to replace the floor with longer-lasting materials suited to the heavy use they receive. The current flooring installed in 2005 has simply worn out despite regular maintenance.
State Sen. Kevin Ranker and state Reps. Jeff Morris and Dave Quall will be guest speakers at the League of Women Voters of the San Juans annual meeting at May 10, 12:30 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel. Attendance is open to the public. Reservations are required and must be made by April 30. Cost of the luncheon is $20. To register, call Nancy Wight at 378-3810.
The problems and issues we face today are far more complex and disquieting than when I first joined the FAC. It was over 10 years ago when Gov. Gary Locke signed the provisions of Tim Eyman’s Initiative 495 into law, eviscerating the funding for the state’s ferry system. With the passage of time, optimism has faded about finding a funding source to replace the loss of the motor vehicle excise tax.
