12th ANNUAL SAMISH ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
SAT. JULY 26, 10am to 5pm, at the
Community Hall

Don't miss this Samish Island tradition. Fun for the whole family. Invite your friends. All proceeds go to support the Community Hall. Many new vendors. Door prizes include a gift certificate for Max Dale's Restaurant; Wine tasting features: Carpenter Creek Winery & Eagle Haven Winery.
Luscious sandwiches, soups, and snacks by Sigi. Including Blau oysters on the grill. Live music all day with Celtic harp inside; --outside schedule : 9:45 Tony Magno - Jazz Trumpet 11:00 Solid Brass Quintet: featuring Susie Taylor, David Soiseth, Pat Rein, Kent Stellby, Paul Brawer. 12:30 Fiddlers David Newsom, NW Scottish Fiddle Champion, Valerie Newsom. 2:00pm Voices Northwest.

A little History: The very first “Samish Island Art Show” in 1997 was the initiative of Karen Hadman and Mary Ann Warner. Mary Ann departed, Karen picked up the flag, and our vibrant S.I. artist community became actively involved. Someone, someday, will record this history for the Samish Island Archives, (Sue M.??)

--from Chuck Davis
The annual All-Island GARAGE SALE again was a big success, both in terms of moving stuff around from one garage to another, and the important socializing. We owe Amy Colvin a huge thank-you for her work organizing this event.
On the subject of thanks, Debbie Emerson again has taken on the maintenance of the lawn at the Community Hall. It looks fine.
What a great PARADE on the 4th! Thank you participants and spectators alike: it takes both to make it fun. Special thanks to Kris and Roger Goodan and their helpers for running the show at Fish Point, and appreciation of our unique Marching Band for lending its spirited perrormance! Thanks also to Dave and Vange Von Allmen for once again allowing the Parade to use their Fish Point property.
The SICC BOARD will meet Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 pm at the Community Center. All Island residents are welcome to attend.

You’ve gotten news of web access to the COMMUNITY COOPERATION BLOG, and this is its address: www.samishsaves.blogspot.com. Steve Hoffman has been working on a lot of ideas of how we can use a community blog to share rides, trips to town, tools and equipment, and some labor and services, all communicated a lot quicker than the monthly ads in the Shore Lines.

Come join the HIKING GROUP for some adventure and companionship! We meet each month on the 2nd Thursday, July 10th for this month. Meet at the Community Hall at 10 AM. We'll judge the weather and conditions, and decide where to head. Pack a lunch and hiking gear.
Looking ahead for August, how about tackling Sauk Mountain? The conditions should be good by then and the view outstanding. Mark August 14th on your calendar for a great alpine hike. Please call Marlene at 766-5093 if you have questions.

SAMISH SENIOR SINGLES will gather for a “brown bag” lunch at Myrna Judy’s beach home, 11457 Blue Heron Rd., on Friday, July 25th, 11 AM. Questions? 766-6853/757-0303

A FEW INCHES OF ESCAPE CORD CAN PUT MORE CRABS ON YOUR PLATE.
One lost crab pot can kill 75 Dungeness crabs each year if it is not equipped with escape cord (made of a biodegradable material like cotton). An estimated 372,000 crabs die in lost pots each year in the Northwest Straits. You can help fix this problem by securing your crab pot lids and escape panels with escape cord (120 thread count or less to be legal). WSU Beach Watchers is sharing free samples and you can receive one by contacting Catherine Davis (766-6705). For more information, visit www.escapecord.org, and for derelict gear, visit wdfw.wa.gov/fish/derelict/

---from a Grateful Islander:
We are lucky to live on Samish Island! Last month I called and received immediate response from our Island Fire Department Medics. I cannot say enough about their quick response, medical ability, and professional treatment. And It was such a good feeling to realize I knew all the faces, my friends. I plan to make a donation to our Fire Department.
Without their training and dedication, my surviving daughters would be making the contribution in my memory!

ANNUAL DUES: Just back for the summer and haven’t caught up with this year’s Community Center membership? Still time to send your $15 dues to S.I.C.C., P.O. Box 268, Bow, WA. 98232

ISLANDERS IN THE NEWS:
---Sarah Stapleton graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering
---Ryan Bart has added the Ron Browne Memorial Scholarship to the other support he has garnered on entering the pre-med program at Gonzaga University.

Shores Lines Deliverer needed for a route that includes some 35 homes (east half of Halloran + Samish Terrace) on the Tuesday following the first Thursday of each month. Call Kathleen, 766-6752

6th ANNUAL SAMISH BAY BIVALVE BASH AND LOW TIDE MUD RUNscheduled for SATURDAY JULY 19. (Proceeds support Community Clean Water Awareness Programs and Shoreline Restoration Projects.) Held at Taylor Shellfish Farms on Chuckanut Drive, 10am--6pm. Bivalve bash entry: $5, Seafood and other fare served at 11. www.bivalvebash.com, or call 425-501-0709

SUMMER OUTINGS w/ Samish Islander Cheryl Willis of Skagit County Parks & Rec: check if registration still open for the Silver Lake Kayak Paddle: includes trans-portation, instruction, kayaks & related gear. Register by Mon., July 14 for trip on Sat., July 19, 11am--5pm., $76.
Also, Thursdays in the Park, easy to moderate walks, Aug. 7--Sept. 4, $27. To register for either, call Parks, 336-9414 or e-mail: parksrec@co.skagit.wa.us

SEEKING INVESTOR for 100K 1st mortgage Samish Island beach house. Can pay 7%; includes free boat moorage and future option to buy. 766-6086

Items for the next Shore Lines should be submitted in writing to Kathleen Packard, 9920 Samish Island Rd., by 5 pm on Aug.7 (first Thursday), kwpackard@aol.com, 766-6752

SCHOOL IS OUT---WALKERS, BIKERS ARE ON THE ROAD. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY!

ADS

FOR SALE: New truck tires: 2 snow; 2 reg. tread, 7.50 - 16
$400 OBO. 766-6504

FOR SALE: Fussball Game--Fun for the family and guests. $95. 766- 5230

FOR RENT:
---3 bedroom, 2 bath, modular home on 2-1/2 acres. Children OK, pets OK. $975. 766-8722
---New one bedroom apartment for short stays. Nicely furnished with patio, view onto lawn and trees, very quiet, easy access to beach. 766 5230
---Cottage on the water for short stays. Nicely furnished, 2 bedrooms, 766-6686

SERVICES:
---SAMISH BOOKKEEPING Quickbooks expert now availabe to help you with accounting questions, will prepare payroll, tax filing, reconciliations, et.al. call Mariepaule 766-3318

---LANDSCAPE design & maintenance. Call Debbie Emerson 766-5095. 20+ years experience on Samish Island.

---Friday KNITTING, 3:30-5:30 pm. at 10764 Halloran Rd. Bring your own, or arrange for lessons! Come meet your knitting neighbors, learn about interesting stuff. 766-6040

---S. I. SOOTHING WATERS warm water pool: beginning swim program for all ages; therapeutic Watsu sessions conducted in 95 degree water. To learn more about Aqua Babies, Toddlers & Preschooler’s classes that focus on safety and enjoyment, www.soothingwaters.net, or call Liz at 766-8403. Here’s to Waves of Health &Happiness

Many thanks to the rhubarb buyers. We have sent $68 to the S.I. Community Center. Al & Cal Langley

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds floating across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”

----John Lubbock, The Use of Life

Community Club Board of Directors, Samish Island Community Club, P.O.Box 268, Bow, WA 98232

Chuck Davis
President
766-6705

Astrid Aamot
Vice-President
708-6116

Fran Hansen
Secretary
766-7104

Linda Strobel
Treasurer
766-4082

Steve Hoffman
At-Large
766-4488

Amy Colvin
At-Large
425-503-8886

Charles O'Hara
At-Large
766--0224