The Samish Shore Lines Published by the Samish Island Community Center P.O. Box 268 Bow, 98232 samishisland.net February 2017 President’s message February: winter is almost over: the garden is starting to grow, the swans are still here, and Valentine's Day ekes out our messages of gratitude and love. Love: we've lost some dear friends this last month and change is not always easy. I'm planning to send a few extra valentines this year. Gratitude: every day I turn around on Samish Island I am grateful for this life I get to lead. The richness of our community and beauty of our surroundings are powerful containers to our lives. At times, it is down right gob-smacking, awe inspiring, steal my breath away cool. I love living here. Swans: one of my favorite birds. In the darkness of late afternoon and early evening, I love to listen to them from the deck. Calling back & forth, trumpeting as they settle down for the night. When I see them flying with the mountains behind, their brilliant white wings flashing in front of the deep blue of the Chuckanuts, I am tempted to pull over and stop. It seems like a miracle in motion. Gardens: I got out to do a little cleanup in the garden this weekend. It's still a bit nippy, but felt good to be out. What are you enjoying these days? Thanks for February, and thanks for electing me as your new president of SICC! Thais Fire Chief’s Corner Sunday’s Open House gave us a great opportunity to solicit new recruits to our force. More members are needed for all phases of response, as well as for office work. Contact Mike Collins at 766.6704 or irishfam01@msn.com Thanks to everyone who visited our table and added to the donation jar. We collected over $300! Watch for our equipment ‘Wish List’ in the March Shorelines. All correspondence or donations can be sent to this address: S.I. Volunteer Firefighters’ Association 10367 Halloran Road Bow, WA 98232

Edgewater Garden Club invites us for the February meeting of the Garden Club on Thursday, February 23rd. Beginning at 10 am with coffee and goodies, the program follows: "Skagit Maid Creamery." Dorothy Bradshaw owner and cheese maker at Skagit Maid Creamery will talk about cheese making, building a creamery, and milk. Skagit Maid Creamery is located on Samish Island and started business as a licensed facility in June 2016. The micro-creamery produces camembert (French soft-ripened cheese), whole milk ricotta, and occasionally, ice cream. All are welcome. Samish Island Acres-Community Garden will be planning for 2017 crops and activities at the next potluck/gathering on Monday, Feb. 27th at 6:30 pm, welcoming new members at the Community of Christ Church Social Hall, Scott Rd. Contact: Cheryl Willis at cheryljuno@aol.com Samish Island 21st Annual Arts Festival coming up July 29th: We’ll be looking for new vendors and fresh ideas to enhance our fun island festival at our meeting next on February 9th at 4 pm, hosted by Gail Hopley. Contact Sheila Rood, 360.395.5569/ artsfestival@samishisland.net Open House at the Community Center: Over 75 people attended the drop-in Open House sharing conversation and ideas about what makes Samish Island a great place to live, perceived challenges we face and ideas to make our island a better place for the future. Today’s contributions will be shared and a survey distributed for islanders to prioritize ideas for developing programs in the near future. Nurith St. Pierre & Ann Reid are very grateful for all the help to set up, bring food, all participants in S.I. activities and the cleanup volunteers! Thanks to the 205 families who’ve already sent in their 2017 voluntary $10 dues and responded to the survey. We are still accepting dues and a printable survey is accessible the January Shorelines on the SICC web page. The SICC address is noted above. Gail Hopley is compiling survey responses about digital vs. analog Shorelines for a report in the March Issue and is finalizing our 2017 directory! Editor’s Note re Board of Directors: Please note on 2nd page the newly elected members. So Many Thanks to Jerry Sells for 3 years as President & Chuck Davis, VP

Our family would like to give a special thanks to the wonderful community members here on the island that helped us with Roger Kelley’s memorial in the Community Center on January 17. The love and support was a testament to the truly special place that Samish Island is. Thank you sincerely, Darlene Mindrum

Dear Samish Islanders, Thank you all so much for your loving support during Raoul's last days and after his death.

It's such a gift to know how many good friends we have. We are not having a service as such, but we are having an Irish wake at the SICC starting at 1pm on March 18th. In true Samish Island tradition, please bring a dish and beverage to share. Nurith St Pierre and family Camp Kirby’s registration for Summer 2017 is now open! Day Camp will again be the last week in June the 26th through the 30th. One-week Resident Camp sessions operate Sunday to Saturday between July 9th and August 12th. We are looking forward to another fun-filled year for making camp memories. Please visit www.campfiresamishcouncil.org for registration information. Thank you for your continued support of Camp Kirby! Samish Island Memorial Chapel 9608 S.I. Road 9:45 Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Dave McAllister All are Welcome Community of Christ Church 11507 Scott Rd 10 a.m. Church School; 11 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Glen Fishel. Everyone is welcome.

Samish Island Yoga Classes: Varied levels, Yoga class continues on Tuesdays through March from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church on Scott Rd. All are most welcome. Contact lizbart@wavecable.com ADS New Photo Art Cards of Samish Island shores, landscapes, wildlife on display at home studio and Website. Email kittybluhm@wavecable.com to stop by or view online: samishislandcards.com

The S I Community Center is available for residents to rent throughout the year at $75; $50/5 hrs. or less. Call Eileen Anderson at 766-8202

SERVICES:

Massage and Bowen work available from Amy Colvin. After 12 years as a massage therapist at Google, I'm opening my doors for private practice on Samish Island. Visit www.compassionatebalance.com/massage for more information, or call/text 425-503-8886 . Mobile Notary Public Services available on Samish Island by Carmen Sager. Will travel up to 25 miles to your home, hospital, care center, etc. 360-766- 5039.

Your 35mm slides preserved. I also process 35mm film negatives to access by disk I make. Custom quality at 40% discount using my Nikon slides and film scanner. Call Dave at 766-7406.

Classes: Ivana is available to teach Chinese, computer skills and beginning violin. Contact 425.309.9999 or ccisnotit@hotmail.com Catherine Carter Housesitting and Pet Sitting - Caring for your home and animal family members. References available. Cell: 206-228-4246 email: cv_carter@hotmail.com. A Better Home Service: Licensed, bonded and insured 16 years experience in interior and exterior repairs, remodeling and consultation for those DIY'ers No job too small; Ref available. Andy de Muelenaere abetterhomeservice@gmail.com or call 360.918.4307

Island-based Energy Solutions Project offers a full spectrum of home energy evaluations. Call 766-4488 or www.energysolutionsproject.org.

Please look for Extra Shoreline ISSUES in the box by the Community Center front door on Blue Heron Rd. Items for the next Shore Lines should be submitted to: The Samish Shorelines, S.I. Community Center, P.O. Box 268, Bow, WA 98238 to meet the Sunday, February 26th deadline. Call Linda Larson, 766.6600 or Email samishshorelines@gmail.com

Board of Directors

Thais Armstrong Steve Hopley Eileen Smith Moreland Linda Knapp-Strobel Nurith St. Pierre Denny Organ Ruth McNally President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer At-Large At-Large At-Large

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