The Samish ShoreLines Published by the Samish Island Community Center September 2021 PO Box 268, Bow 98232 www.samishisland.net President’s message I hope you have all had a good summer. We were so looking forward to having our first gathering at the center in over a year and a half at our annual September potluck, but this Delta variant has put us back on hold for our normal activities, so NO POTLUCK. We will keep our fingers crossed that we will be able to have our normal Christmas activities. For now, we are still taking reservations for hall rentals if the renter and their invitees can follow all state and federal COVID restrictions/guidelines. We do reserve the right to cancel all reservations and return fees paid if the state guidelines mandate or if we believe necessary for everyone’s safety. The tsunami-warning signal in front of the hall should be ready for its first test on the 4th of October, which I understand will be the chimes that will be the normal test sound on the first Monday of each month at noon. There will be another test during the Great Washington Shake Out event on October 21st, which will be the official tsunami warning siren sound. Now that it is getting dark earlier, please keep this in mind when out walking and make sure you are wearing a safety vest or at least bright colors to make yourself more visible. We know the roads are narrow and sometimes it is impossible to see walkers because of the sun’s position, so please be careful. Linda Strobel Fire Chief’s Corner: Due to our region’s extended dry spell Skagit County has a complete Burn Ban even though we may have had a few damp days. I continue to receive calls with concerns about fires especially from cabins near beach areas. Fires are a risk to all residents because embers can travel and start brush fires in our very dry vegetation. To learn more about how to protect your home from wild land fire, search for www.dnr.wa.gov/firewise. For any questions about open burning in Skagit County please contact the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office at 360-416-1840, or our website at skagitcounty.net/fire marshal Mike Collins

Skagit County’s Farm Stand resource: A great source for finding your favorite farm stand is the Genuine Skagit Valley program ‘Farmstand Fresh’ that features stands all over Skagit County, most are open all fall, some until December! The website features descriptions of our local stands and farm families. A map is provided to allow a fun drive around the beautiful county farms. https://genuineskagitvalley.com/farmstand-fresh/

Edgewater Garden Club will begin its program year on Thursday, September 23 with its first in-person meeting in 18 months! (Covid-guidelines permitting). Masks will be required. We gather at 10 am for conversation, coffee and tea will be offered and the meeting begins at 10:30; we will share our pandemic gardening stories. New members are always welcome. Send $15/household dues to Jo Harke at 11561 Blue Heron Rd. All are welcome! Samish Island Acres Community Garden: has already delivered over 2000 pounds to the Food Distribution Center. Thanks to neighbors, the Monroes, Weduls, and Linda Strachen, who donated produce to this effort. We continue to harvest at 10 a.m. on Mondays (exception is Tuesday, Sept 7th) Please bring any fruits/vegetables to the garden at the end of Blue Heron Road by 11 am on days we harvest. Questions: contact Linda, lindaclarson@msn.com THANKS EVERYONE!

Padilla Bay Interpretive Center has been open to the public since August 5th and it's going great! Our new hours are Wed. through Sat. 10am – 4pm. There are new protocols in place to keep volunteers, staff, and the public safe. Masks are required for everyone in the interpretive center ages 2 years and older. We now have a quick, three question health screening we ask each visitor as they enter the building. We are limiting the capacity of each room of the interpretive center to 15 people to help with social distancing. And we have brand new touch tank aquariums that must have someone present in order to help visitors enjoy the critters hands on! Volunteers are especially needed for September, contact: Chandler Colahan 360.428.1080 Education specialist and Volunteer Coordinator,

‘Touch’ tank at Padilla Bay Interpretive Center

News Around the Island:

Planning a birthday, anniversary or reunion? The Samish Island Community Center

can now be rented at this time (please see President’s message from Linda Strobel) Residents pay $75. Please contact Eileen, 360.766.8202 Camp Kirby ran seven successful weeks of Camp this summer! Thank you all for

your support as we move into our fall rental season. We have a few events coming up this fall: work parties: Sept 11-12, Camptoberfest, Oct 1st, and more! For more info visit: www.campkirby.org Updates about Asian Giant Hornets: While there are no sightings yet south of Bellingham, here is great information to educate yourself about the current situation according to the Washington State Dept. of Agriculture: agr.wa.gov/hornets; to report sightings, hornets@agr.wa.gov or 1.800.443.6684 from your local beekeepers, Chuck Howell, 360.941.6636; Marie Paule Braule, 360.510.5782 Samish Island Memorial Chapel 9608 S.I. Road Worship service 11a.m. Please wear masks. All are welcome. All CDC guidelines in place at the time. Community of Christ No services this month Jane Worlund, Co Pastor, 360.766.6284

Happenings in the Area:

Qigong/Taiji classes in Edison at the Granary/etcetera space Tue and Fri. mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. $15/class. Call Jim Kuhn at 360.630.5530 for more information.

Burlington Fly Day: 10-4 pm, Saturday, Sept. 18th, at the Heritage Flight Museum is ‘Fly Day’ featuring demo flights and a hangar tour. Heritageflight.org

"The Wizard of Oz", Friday, Sept 3rd: The Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce is presenting free, drive-in movies at Skagit Valley College east parking lot at 9 pm, reservations required at: https://lincolntheatre.org/film/drive-movie-nights

Services:

Outboard engine winterization: Diagnostics, and repair, engine oil, filters, anodes, thermostats, water pumps, fuel system cleaning, etc. Quality care for outboard engines, contact Scott Colvin, 425. 246.6539. Notary services are now available on the island: Contact Denice Rochelle, 206.769.1214 or email: SeattleAvenue@gmail.com Home Improvements and Repair. Expert carpentry, tile work and quality painting. Great island references. Call Dave, 360.630.0293.

Island-based Energy Solutions Project offers a full spectrum of home energy evaluations. Call Steve at 360.766.4488 or www.energysolutionsproject.org.

Need help with computer or network problems? Hardware construction, deconstruction, diagnosis & replacement, assistance with software issues, and education relating to Mac/Windows and Microsoft Office. Contact Colin Hopley 360.853.3673.

Massage available from Amy Colvin call/text 425.503.8886 or email colvin.ap@gmail.com www.amypatteecolvin.com/samish-island-massage Print copies of the ShoreLines are available at the Community Center. Electronic copies are available the first of each month at www.samishisland.net Next Deadline is Sunday, Sept 26th Please submit next items to: SamishShoreLines, S.I. Community Center PO Box 268, Bow 98238 or call Linda, 360.766.6600 or email: samishshorelines@gmail.com

Welcome Back to School!

Learning is Fun! Board of Directors

Linda Knapp-Strobel Denice Rochelle Mary Kay Richter Ruth McNally Rob Richey Eric Riedel Esther Luttikhuizen President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer At-Large At-Large At-Large 360. 766.4082 206.769.1214 360.766.4076 206.963.5723 206.618.9512 206.257.8938 206.794.6997