I would like to say that I am shocked by this act of kindness, but I am not. I have grown up on this island witnessing the amazing acts the community does for one another. I am humbled by the constant generosity and love we have received on a daily basis. Despite moving away, this will always be home to me.
I was overjoyed to read that the final state budget includes funding
toward the purchase of the historic Friday Harbor Brick & Tile Co. on Nichols Street for a permanent farmers’ market facility and — equally
important, in my opinion — the upgrading of a dreary part of
downtown. In just a few years, I’m sure no one will believe we didn’t
always have this vibrant, busy community center.
“Cowboy” Bob Myhr recently sent out a press release regarding an Audubon field trip on Lopez. He called it a trip sponsored by the Lopez subchapter of the San Juan Islands Audubon Society. We do not have subchapters as all the San Juan Islands are part of San Juan Islands Audubon Society.
We are grateful for the many expressions of love and support during our loss of Charlie. The flowers, food, cards, visits and thoughts were truly appreciated. It is most rewarding to have lived on this island all our lives with special, caring people.
The Family Umbrella Group’s 12th annual Spring Luncheon will be held this Friday at Mullis Community Senior Center. We hope that you can join us for this fun-filled event starting at 11 a.m. with our silent auction and social hour. Enjoy a gourmet lunch provided by Vinny’s and be entertained by Eugene Cuomo during our live auction. Many fabulous items graciously donated by members and businesses within our community are up for bid.
OPALCO is the only organization in the country that holds its annual meeting on a public ferry! Why? In order to give all the members of this unique, member-owned cooperative a chance to express their concerns and views to the management and the Board of Directors in a local, easy-to-access forum.
In response to Brian Lynch’s letter (“Bogert for OPALCO,” page 6, April 7 Journal), I’d like to clarify an important point. In the OPALCO election, all members may vote in all district elections, regardless of their home district.
The first draft of the summer ferry schedule has been in the media.
It’s important to point out that there is always a big difference between the first draft ferry schedule and the final schedule. This happens every time and is what our Ferry Advisory Committee is tasked to accomplish: to take the draft WSF proposes and work with them to adapt it to our needs.
I do not understand why entitlements to banks are now hogging up the budget, second only to the cost of wars as a part of Pentagon spending. These bailouts are costing far more than the projected health reform bill that so much hoopla was touted in the media.
I want to thank the person that found my silver and topaz leaf pin at the library. I was overjoyed when they pulled it out of the Lost & Found box because I didn’t really think it would be there. It was a birthday gift from my daughter. Thank you so much!
John Bogert’s background (bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Princeton, master’s degree in electrical power engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, and a remarkable work history in the electrical power industry) make him a standout for this position. He has already served on the board as secretary/treasurer and is an outstanding and compassionate community leader on Shaw Island.
I have been beachcombing Washington beaches since I was a kid and came across something last week that I have never seen before. I found a strange cylinder-shaped object during low tide. Some other beachcombers and myself poked at it trying to figure out what it was. They decided to take it home and contact the military or police at home. Can you imagine my shock when I looked it up online.
March 10 will be a day to remember for Friday Harbor teens. Thank you to United Way for their continued support of our island youth through the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition. More than 100 teens in grades 8-10 joined in for a full-day Leadership Summit to enhance leadership skills they can directly apply in their lives. Ten teen leaders from grades 11-12, who had received special facilitation training with Cynthia Stark-Wickman, San Juan Island Prevention Coalition director, created the theme for the day, “Unity in Community,” and guided their younger peers through the day.