Islands' Weekly, October 09, 2012

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VOLUME 35, NUMBER 41 • OctOBER 9, 2012

County residents will decide how much to shake up the current county council structure in this November’s election with a vote on three propositions devised by the Charter Review Commission.

The propositions would cut the council from six part-time members to three full-time members (prop. 1); replace the executive county administrator position with a county manager (prop. 2); and mandate that all county council meetings are open to the public (prop. 3).

Approved by majority vote by the 21-member commis-sion, the propositions were developed through a series of meetings that included testimony from county officials, former freeholders, and others with a goal to facilitate a more effective governance structure. The propositions do not overturn Home Rule, adopted in 2005.

For a variety of letters on the topic, visit www.island-sweekly.com. Included in this story are two guest columns: one for the propositions and one against.

Yes for charter changesBy Larry HendelLopez Island member of the CRC

One of the most interesting aspects of the Charter Review Commission’s review process was that the overwhelming majority of the members, with diverse experience, all hav-ing a keen interest in county government, and with varied political interests and philosophies, came together with three positive suggestions to make our government work

better and more efficiently.The CRC is comprised of 21 members elected by the

citizens of San Juan County. Its assignment was to review all portions of the charter and make its recommendations available for voter approval or disapproval.

It met weekly for six to seven hours for four-and-a-half months beginning last January, and individual members put in hundreds of hours on their own researching and preparing for weekly meetings.

It was obvious at the first meeting that many CRC mem-bers had given considerable thought to the charter. Early on, members independently brought to the table sections of the charter they felt needed attention. After several meet-ings most of us seemed to agree on major issues.

We made comparisons between Washington state coun-ties, their size and operations, and had many discussions with their commissioners/councilors. State and county laws were researched, and information received from public tes-timonies and letters was evaluated. Extensive findings were documented.

The three proposed amendments cover sections that most members felt needed revision. They were re-evaluated a number of times throughout the review period and each time the vote showed overwhelming support for them.

At our last meeting, 17 out of 19 members voted to have these amendments put on the ballot. Two members voted against it, one abstained and one was absent.

The CRC has been criticized rudely and inaccurately by one or two people portraying the process used as flawed, coming to conclusion too quickly and implying that our members met “behind closed doors.” Not true.

CRC members put a huge amount of thought and effort into the review process both before and throughout the meeting period. Those who voted for CRC candidates last November obviously wanted people on the CRC who had given a lot of thought to the charter.

It is unbelievable after living with this experiment for six years that anyone would come unprepared and empty handed to the very first meeting.

Apparently, those critics objected to, or couldn’t under-stand, members being prepared. They still can’t.

We accomplished a lot and it is because of members having a great deal of practical and managerial experi-

Charter review 101Weekly takes a look at CRC recommendations and presents pro and con guest columns

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The Future of FoodWednesday October 10th

7PM Lopez Library“There’s a stunning revelation in almost every scene. Grade: A” - David Sterritt, Christian Science Monitor

“…sober, far-reaching polemic against genetically modified

foods… ” - Stephen Holden, The New York TimesSee CHARTeR, pAge 5

Present charter weakens voters

Art Lange’s letter to the Sounder (See online at www.islandsweekly.com), in which he says “revert-ing to council members elected county-wide is a step in the opposite direc-tion of representative gov-ernment,” overlooks the way in which Proposition 1 actually increases his rep-resentation. Mr. Lange’s remarks express as well the

island-centric, or should we say district-centric, attitude encouraged by the balkan-ized system the present version of the charter has given us.

The present version of the charter weakens voters. It allows Mr. Lange to vote for only one sixth of the coun-cil, whereas Proposition 1 would allow him to vote for all of the council. The pres-ent version of the charter gives Mr. Lange a council of six, five of whose members have no electoral account-

ability to him, whereas Proposition 1 would give him a council of three, all of whose members would have electoral accountabil-ity to him. The present ver-sion of the council gives Mr. Lange one vote every four years for the council, where-as Proposition 1 would give him three votes every four years for the council.

Our little county is already fragmented by geography. We needn’t worsen its dis-unity by continuing with a council of six representing separate districts. We need to become one county gov-erned by council persons who are elected county-wide.RICHARD WARD, Lopez

RON ZEE, San JuanSTEPHEN GARRISON,

Orcas

Yes on Prop. 1 Our county council is the

citizen-elected body that represents us, the citizens.

To represent us effectively our elected commissioners must have the authority to direct and guide a county manager. The office of county administrator, whose interests are not aligned with the citizens of San Juan County, shall be eliminated and replaced with a coun-ty manager who reports directly to and receives guid-ance from the council. This will ensure that our county government is responsive to all the citizens of San Juan County. Vote yes for Proposition 2.

Our elected councilors are our only direct voice in county affairs. As our representative, the coun-cilors work full time for us. Three full-time coun-cilors with authority and paid appropriately will rep-resent our citizens’ best interests effectively and economically. Vote yes for Proposition 1.

LARRY S. CLARKLopez Island

Which Proposition No. 1?

The November 6 bal-lot contains a potentially confusing situation for Lopez and Orcas voters in the form of multiple Proposition No. 1’s. Lopez voters will be presented with San Juan County Proposition No. 1, which addresses charter amend-ments to reduce the num-ber of council members from 6 to 3, and Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District Proposition No. 1, which concerns the one-year levy to fund Lopez Solid Waste disposal activ-ities. Orcas voters will also see two Proposition No. 1’s on the ballot, the County Charter measure plus a school bond mea-sure, Orcas Island School District #137 Proposition No. 1.

Sarah EppenbachLopez Island

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WEDS, OCT 10

film: Lopez Locavores & GMO-Free San Juans present: “The Future of Food,” 7- 10 p.m., Lopez Library. “The Future of Food” offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, geneti-cally engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery

store shelves for the past decade. For more info, visit http://www.lopezlibrary.org/.

THuRS, OCT 11

talk: Invite a bee to lunch: Creating chemical-free native pollinator habitats in your garden, Coffee and goodies at 9:30 a.m., the meeting begins at 10 a.m., Woodmen Hall on Fisherman Bay Road. The

Lopez Island Garden Club’s meeting will feature Madrona Murphy and Russel Barsh. They will talk will include info on native insect pollinators, ways in which gardeners can invite them into their gar-dens, and risks from garden chemicals and introduced insects to these critical bees, wasps and flies. The presen-tation will include pictures of native pollinators on native wildflowers.

SAT, OCT 13

event: Oktoberfest, 3-7 p.m., Woodmen Hall. Activities for Young and Not-so-young. Music by Lance Brittain. Proceeds go to the Insulation Project. For more info, visit

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event: League of Women Voters Candidate Forum, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church. For additional information, contact Steve Bowman at 370 5814.

SuN, OCT 14

event: Lopez Locavores Film Series presents “Deconstructing Supper,” 5-7 p.m., Port Stanley School. A Northwest chef travelled around the world to discover the origins of the food he’s serving at his restaurant. Along the way, he discovered some shocking information about genetically modified

crops and the virtues of local, organic food. Join us for the movie, cider, tea and popcorn, and a community discussion afterwards. Admission by donation. For more info visit www.lopezlocavores.org.

event: Blessing of the Animals at Grace Episcopal Church Hall, 10 am. In honor of St Francis of Assisi’s feast day we will once again celebrate the bonds we share with our animal companions in a simple service. All are welcome, two legged and four! Species appropriate refreshments after the service. For more info, call 468-3477.

TuES, OCT. 16

Presidential debate:

Streaming live, 6 to 8 p.m., Lopez Library. Gubernatorial debate with Inslee and McKenna, 8 to 9 p.m.

MON, OCT 22

Presidential debate: Streaming live, 6 to 8 p.m., Lopez Center.

MON, OCT 29

classes: Using your iPad at home and away, 2-5 p.m., library meeting room. Fee: $20 if paid by 10/19, $30 after 10/19. Preregistration required. Instructor Susan Young will help you get your iPad ready for daily use including tips and tricks for using iOS 5 or 6. For more info, call LIFRC at 468-4117 or visit www.lifrc.org.

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St. Francis called them “brothers” and “sisters,” and even preached to them. On Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church will have a Blessing of the Animals service – and all are welcome, two footed and four.

As local Veterinarian Jerry Scherzinger tells us, “The human-pet bond has been around since our ancestors shared their cave hearths with their canine companions. Our animal companions fit into our lives with ease, filling an important gap. They are non-judgmental, always have time, and listen well. Their effect on improved human health is well documented, and

their companionship for the elderly and the homebound relieves loneliness and is given unconditionally. St. Francis of Assisi enjoyed the larks flying around his hilltop hometown, let a donkey displace him in a hovel, and wrote a Canticle of the Creatures.”

Housebroken and socialized pets on lead, or pets in carriers, are welcome. Weather permitting, the blessing will take place outdoors for any horses, or farm animals. This service has been a tradition at Grace Church for many years, and is always a favorite for parishioners and the community alike.

Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 14

By Chom Greacen of Lopez NO COALitionSpecial to the Islands’ Weekly

San Olson, a former Naval Officer serving on a 455-foot-long Amphibious Assault ship, recently shared his expertise and perspectives on coal shipping risks with an audience on Lopez. He serves on the Steering Committee of SSASS, a trans-border coali-tion for the purpose of pro-tecting the Salish Sea from adverse maritime impacts.

Here are ten eye-opening facts from Olson’s talk.

1. The Pacific Northwest is becoming a world class fossil fuel transshipment center for Asian markets. There are currently over 2,000 vessels transiting our waters, and 1,700 more if the Cherry Point Coal Terminal is approved and the Vancouver tar-sands pipeline is expanded as planned. The more vessels plying our waters, the great-er the potential for oil spills.

2. Our tranquil San Juan

Islands are in the dead center of this shipping hubbub! All vessels carrying coal or oil from eight existing/planed ports from Vancouver to Cherry Point and Anacortes will pass through either Haro or Rosario Straits, essentially circumnavigating our islands.

3. The passages around the San Juans are narrow and hazardous. Rosario Strait shipping channel is only a half a mile. Haro strait is wider (one and one-eighth of a mile) but at Stewart Island, ships must make a 70 degree turn in a channel less than two miles wide with shoal and Arachne Reef just to the west. Several other shoals and reefs lie within a half to one and three-fourth mile from the middle of the two channels.

4. Coal carriers, tankers and container ships are get-ting bigger and BIGGER and are thus trickier to maneu-ver. For comparison, one

New Panamax ship is equal to 34 Super Class (“Elwha”) ferries in gross tonnage, bigger than the largest air-craft carriers (about three football fields long). Big ships require great distance to turn or change course. If power was lost, the stopping distance would be on the order of five to seven miles.

5. Miscommunication could be an issue leading to maneu-vering miscalculations since 75 percent of the ships in our waters are of Greek, Japanese, Chinese or Panamanian regis-try and so the captain and crew may have limited under-standing of English.

6. All bulk carriers are single propeller, single-hulled (except the bottom for structural support) and are not required to have a tug escort. Each coal car-rier may carry up to two million gallons of heavy oil as fuel. Oil spills from coal carriers do happen as in the recent case of a Chinese coal ship running aground in Australian reefs spilling four tons of oil in April 2011.

7. Fifty-four percent of “Ship Endangerment” situa-tions are to due to engineer-ing, rudder and propeller malfunctions. And 59 per-cent of the vessels which received high, very high or extremely high risk scores were bulk carriers, accord-ing to an inspection in 1995 by Washington Office of Marine Safety. The trend is likely worsened since due to cost cutting measures on

maintenance and crew. 8. In event of navigational

or engine trouble, the near-est designated rescue tug is at Neah Bay, six to seven hours away at top speed. Our local oil spill responder, Islands’ Oil Spill Association, has limited resources that would be rapidly over-whelmed by a spill from a large injured vessel.

9. A hypothetical spill of 65,000 barrels (25 percent of the largest expected out-flow from a Suezmax tanker) in Rosario Strait area would cost $128 million, 2.6 times the San Juan County’s 2011 budget. The modeled socio-economic and environmental impacts include damage to private property, parks, com-merce and mortality of wild-life (29,000 deaths from birds alone). Even without the hor-ror of an oil spill, 180 decibel noise from vessel engines, along with bioaccumulated toxins may spell doom for our resident orcas.

10. The U.S. is subsidizing China’s use of coal (Bureau of Land Management sells mineral rights to Montana coal at a fraction of world market price) and thereby condemns our children and grandchildren to a much more violent climate.

The plan to export coal at Cherry Point seems like an ecological and economic time bomb for the San Juans and beyond. We have very

little to gain and much to lose. The scoping process has just started. It’s time to act to register every con-cern we might have.


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If you like good food, good music, good company, and great local art, mark your calendar for the eve-ning of Oct. 19. That’s when the scientists of Kwiaht will mount a special dinner at The Love Dog Café to mark the 2012 International Year of the Bat, celebrate our local bats, and raise money

for bat conservation in the San Juan Islands.

Tickets for this unique limited-seating event are for sale at Vortex and The Love Dog Café for $50 and include a complete tapas-style dinner, music by Hawk Arps, and an audio-visual presentation by Kwiaht Director Russel Barsh on listening to bats.

Kwiaht and The Love Dog Café also invite guests to enjoy a no-host bar featur-ing Lopez Island Vineyards wines by the bottle, and to buy something “batty” to take home with them. There will be wearable bat art, the latest in bat detectors, books on northwest bats, Kwiaht’s own first-release CDs of Lopez bats in concert, bat art by Polly Ham, and bat field trips in spring with Kwiaht scientists.

All proceeds of the event go to support bat colony monitoring (including diet and health checks), main-tenance of buildings used by bats, construction of Kwiaht’s original large bat maternity houses for relo-cating bats and technical assistance to homeowners. A special fund will also be established to donate bat detectors to local schools, and to island libraries for overnight lending. Internet-streamed “bat cams” to monitor rare bats are also included in Kwiaht’s $5,000

By Tim ClarkSpecial to the Islands’ Weekly

Watmough Bay gets a lot of use, especially during the summer months. This island jewel is maintained and man-aged through the work of lots of volunteers, the Bureau of Land Management, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust. Even with the loads of people enjoy-ing Watmough, you can’t see

a lot of wear and tear.But impacts happen

where you can’t see them. Watmough is a nursery and snack bar for many marine organisms, including juvenile salmon. The bottom of the bay is used for food and pro-tection by everything from salmon to sculpins, crab to cod, and gunnels to green-lings. The same bottom is used by boaters for anchor-ing, which destroys vegeta-

tion such as the eelgrass that marine species depend upon. The number of boats has increased over the years and the vegetation is receding.

The Land Bank, through an eelgrass protection cost-share program adminis-tered by the Friends of the San Juans and funded by the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board, plans to install new mooring buoys to protect the marine

vegetation while still sup-porting access for boaters.

Plans call for two new “screw-type” buoys, which will keep boats from anchor-ing in those sensitive areas and dragging and pulling up vegetation. Another, exist-ing buoy will be retrofitted with an eelgrass friendly design, bringing the total of public buoys to three. There is also one private buoy at Watmough, which is in good shape and not negatively impacting eelgrass. The new buoys will be placed to mini-mize impacts to the views. A map of possible placements is at sjcgis.org/ps2/default.aspx?action=displayMap&mapid=2649, with the new buoys and trail in red.

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Reject Prop. 1 & 2By RICHARD FRALICKOrcas Island member of the county council

In 2005, the voters of San Juan County overwhelm-ingly chose to replace the antiquated commission form of government with a modern, charter form custom crafted to meet our local circumstances.

A six-member, part-time county council replaced the full-time, three-mem-ber at-large commission. The county was divided into smaller, geographic districts of equal popula-tion respecting the integ-rity of our island commu-nities. Small, local districts assure that the council can-didates are known person-ally and elected by their neighbors, avoiding costly county-wide elections. Equal districts assure the constitutional principle

of one-person, one-vote. For a measure to pass the council, a majority vote of four is required. This pre-vents one single island or a council voting block of only two from dominat-ing county government. A six-member council also allows creative, informal discussions between indi-vidual council members to occur thus improving efficiency.

The charter established the separations of powers. The county council exer-cises the powers of the leg-islative branch by setting policy and passing laws; the county administrator exer-cises the powers of the exec-utive branch by running the day-to-day operations. The charter made significant strides in returning the gov-ernment to the people by taking it out of the hands of partisan politicians whose meddling in the daily oper-ations of the county was a disaster.

Charters are not born perfect. As freeholders we recognized this and made provisions that after five years of operation a Charter Review Commission would be formed to assess our product. We envisioned this as an opportunity to fine-tune the charter and consid-er additional improvements that were discussed during the freeholder process.

The Charter Review Commission chose instead to gut the charter by recom-mending reverting back to the old, failed system.

It has taken more time

than expected, but our char-ter form of government is now coming of age. During the past nearly four years that I have been a member of the county council, I estimate that at least half of my time has been spent grappling with issues left over from the old system. The good news is that solid progress is now being made to improve the quality of county government.

We have produced bal-anced budgets with a six-year financial planning horizon. We have a formal financial reserve policy and we are funding it. Under

the charter, decisions are being made.

Real issues such as solid waste, sustainability of county government, Critical Areas Ordinance update, essential public facilities, housing element and emer-gency/wireless communica-tions are being definitively addressed. The backlog of the past is finally going away so we can focus our atten-tion to the future and where San Juan County wants to go in the next decade.

These gains have been hard won. Please, stay the course.

If you believe in the prin-

ciple of local representa-tion and the principle of one-person one-vote, then reject Proposition 1! If you believe in a strong county

administrator accountable to the council and the sepa-ration-of-powers to prevent politicizing operations, then reject Proposition 2!

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On Sept. 26 the Lopez Island School District was informed that the district has not been included in the 2013 interna-tional trip to Japan, in which they have been participating for many years.

The study trips to Japan, in which Lopez High School stu-dents have been participating for 12 years, have been funded by repeated re-application to and funding by a grant from the Freeman Foundation.

The local program has been under the leadership of for-mer Lopez teacher Kurt Jacobs and Program Director and former Lopez teacher Pat Burleson and their organization Japanese Connections. While not a school-funded program, Lopez School has contributed significantly to the program and Lopez students have benefited greatly from being a part of this program since its inception in 2000, as have Anacortes

School District students for several of those years, and Orcas Island School District students who participated for the first time last school year.

The director of the program has informed Lopez School officials that, due to funding issues, Lopez School will not be included this year in the trip. Orcas Island School students will be making the trip this school year. The future of funding to Lopez School has yet to be determined.

“These trips to Japan, and the program that has been built around them, have been an important and much-valued component of our overall international trip and foreign studies program,” said Lopez School Principal Lisa Shelby. “The district remains strongly committed to the tremendous educational value of foreign travel and study, including Japan.”

fundraising goal for bat proj-ects in 2013.

“Bats are incredibly cool,” said Barsh. “But they are declining throughout the United States, and there was no program to document and protect island bats until we got involved two years ago.”

Kwiaht scientists have investigated dozens of reports of bat colonies, and designed and built eight large mater-nity colony houses with room for hundreds of bats. Local donations and volunteers pro-vided the materials and labor.

Most island bats find the warmth and safety they desire in the roofs and walls of homes, barns, and sheds where they may not be wel-come. Building warm, dry and safe separate housing for bats makes it easier to sup-port and enjoy them.

“Preserving colonies in spa-cious attics and hay lofts is ideal, just like a big cave,” said Barsh. “But very few places are built that way any longer.”

He adds that the benefits of bats in controlling mosqui-toes, cutworm and tent cater-pillar moths, and other pests far outweigh the very small risks to humans from bat-borne diseases in the islands.

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LOPEZ IsLandChrist the King Community ChurCh, Now meeting at 10:00 AM at the Lopez Elementary School in the multi-purpose room. Find us on the web: www.CTKonline.com/lopez or email [email protected]

graCe episCopal ChurCh, welcomes

you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:00

am. Fisherman Bay Road at Sunset Lane.

468-3477. Everyone welcome!

lopez island Community ChurCh, 91 Lopez

Road. Sunday School: pre-school through adult 9:30 am;

Worship at 10:30 am. Pastor Jeff Smith 468-3877.

lutheran ChurCh in the san juans, Sundays

at 9:00 a.m. in Center Church on Davis Bay Road. Also in

Friday Harbor at 11:00 a.m. in St. David’s and in Eastsound at

1:15 p.m. in Emmanual. Pastor Anne Hall, 468-3025.

QuaKer Worship group Meetings will be Sundays

at 10 am at the home of Ron Metcalf, 6363 Fisherman

Bay Road. Children’s program. Everyone welcome. Phone

468-2129. Email: [email protected]

st. FranCis CatholiC ChurCh Come worship

with us at Center Church on Davis Bay Rd. We welcome

you to join us for Mass at 10:30 am on Saturday. Call 378-

2910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.

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REPORTERReporter sought for staff opening with the Penin- sula Daily News, a six- day newspaper on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and Forks (yes, the “Twilight” Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Bring your experience from a weekly or small daily -- from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already acquired while sharpening your talent with the help of veteran newsroom leaders. This is a general assignment reporting position in our Port An- geles office in which being a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience. Port Angeles-based Pe- ninsula Daily News, cir- culation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a website getting up to one million hits a month), publishes separate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Check out the PDN at www.pen insu lada i l y - news.com and the beau- ty and recreational opportunities at http://www.peninsuladai- l y n e w s . c o m / s e c - tion/pdntabs#vizguide. In-person visit and tryout are required, so Wash- ington/Northwest appli- cants given preference. Send cover letter, re- sume and five best writing and photography clips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362, or email leah.leach@peninsula- dailynews.com.

Fisherman Bay Sewer District is accepting

applications & seeking candidates to interview

for the position ofSUPERINTENDENT

Duties would be to man- age the operation of the district’s STEP (Septic Tank Effluent Pumping) system wastewater plant, its on-site septic tank installations and the sewer mains collection system, under the direction of the Board of Commissioners and in collaboration with district staff. The position includes manual and clerical labor, along with testing and laboratory duties. The successful candidate will be required to have at least two years experience in operating sewage treatment facilities, be able to lift heavy tools and equipment, climb lad- ders and work in con- fined spaces, write reports, interact with the public and have or ac- quire a Level 1 Washing- ton State Wastewater Treatment Plant Opera- tor Certificate within 2 years of employment. This position currently averages 30 hours a week and includes health insurance benefits. Salary is DOE.A detailed job descrip- tion may be acquired from and resumes for the this position can be directed to the District Clerk for Fisherman Bay Sewer District at:

P.O. Box 86,Lopez Island, WA 98261

For more information, please contact Geoffrey Holmes, Superintendent,

at 360-468-2724.

Fisherman Bay Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REPORTER

The Bainbridge Island Review, a weekly community newspaper located in western Washing- ton state, is accepting applications for a part- time general assignment Reporter. The ideal candidate will have solid reporting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowledge of the AP Style- book, be able to shoot photos and video, be able to use InDesign, and contribute to staff blogs and Web updates. We offer vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. If you have a pas- sion for community news reporting and a desire to work in an ambitious, dy- namic newsroom, we want to hear from you. E.O.E. Email your re- sume, cover letter and up to 5 non-returnable writing, photo and video samples [email protected]

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DRIVER --$0.01 in- crease per mile after 6 months. Choose your hometime: Weekly - 7/On/7Off, 14/On/7/Off. Requires 3 months recent experience. 800- 414-9569 www.drivek- night.com

TIRED of Being Gone? We get you Home! Call Haney Truck Line one of the best NW heavy haul carriers. Great pay/benefits package. 1- 888-414-4667/www.go- haney.com

DIRECTOR OFMAINTENANCELife Care Center ofSan Juan Islands

Full-time position available. Must have a proven knowledge of various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Should have the ability to read and in- terpret blueprints and have a knowledge of local building codes and ordinances. Supervisory experience is preferred. We offer great pay and benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) and paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

Aaron Marson,Executive Director

Phone: 360-378-2117Fax: 360-378-5700

660 Spring St.Friday Harbor, WA [email protected]

Visit us online at:LCCA.COM.

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Full-time and part-time night shift positions available. Must be a Wash ing ton - l i censed nurse. Long-term care experience is preferred. We provide temporary lodging and travel reim- bursement for those re- locating to the area. We offer great pay and benefits to full-time as- sociates, including medical coverage, 401(k), free temporary lodging and travel reimburse- ment and paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

Mercedes Carrion,Director of Nursing

Phone: 360-378-2117Fax: 360-378-5700

660 Spring St.Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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FRANCHISE Opportu- nity Inside Major Retail- er. Call for Details: 866- 622-4591. Or email: f r a n c h i s e o p p o r t u - [email protected]

ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. *Medical *Business *Criminal Jus- tice. *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Fi- nancial Aid if qualified. SCHEV authorized. Call 8 6 6 - 4 8 3 - 4 4 2 9 . www.CenturaOnline.com

DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes custody, support, property division and bills. BBB member. (503) 772-5295. www.paralegalalterna- [email protected]

ANTIQUE bedroom set. Beautiful Lion’s Head, from the 1800s. Double bed and two dressers. $2500. Call (206)408- 7427, Vashon.

CLEAR YOUR OWN Land and save $! 1985 John Deere 750 Bulldoz- er. Easy to use. Second owner. 5,300 hours. Car- co 550 winch. Good condition! $13,500. Ana- cortes. Call Gordon at 360-375-6106 or 509- 525-5795.

6000 gal. fueltank for sale.

located at old generation plant at Opalco East- sound office. Closed written bids due by Fri- day, October 19th at noon. Send bids to Todd Shaner 183 Mt. Baker Rd. Eastsound, WA 98245

SAWMILLS from only $3997.00 -- Make/Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www.Norwood- Sawmills.com 1-800- 578-1363 Ext 300N

HAYNES FLUTE, solid silver, $1500 OBO.ROY SEAMAN wood piccolo with sterling keys, $1800 OBO. Both instruments professional quality. Ex- cellent condition. Lo- cated in Poulsbo. (360)394-1818

ORVIS FLY FISHING OUTFIT. New; never used. Clearwater Graph- ite Rod 9ft., 4-piece, 8-wt. Tip Flex 9.5, incl. carrying case (catalog price $225); Pro Guide Mid Arbor Size 4 Titani- um Reel (catalog price $165); Safe Passage Rod and Reel Case (catalog price $89). Total Catalog Price: $479. Selling only as full package, $375. Located on Vashon. Call Steve 206- 463-5499 or 571-212- 9793. Leave message if no answer.

AKC GERMAN Shepherd puppies, bred for sound temperament and train ability. All German bloodlines. Parents on- site and family raised. $700. 360-456-0362

AKC REGISTERED Lab Puppies. Over 30+ titled dogs in the last 5 gen- erations. Sire is a Master Hunter and Certified Pointing Lab. OFA Hip and Elbows, Dews Re- moved, First Shots, De- worming. 6 Males (1 Black, 5 Yellow), 6 Fe- males (2 Yellow, 4 Black). $750 each. Call Mike, 360-547-9393GREAT DANE

AKC GREAT DANE puppies! Health guaran- tee! Very sweet, lovable, intelligent, gentle giants. Males and females. Now offering Full-Euro’s, Half- Euro’s & Standard Great Danes. Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes and licensed since 2002. $500 & up (every color but Fawn). Also; selling Standard Poodles. Call 5 0 3 - 5 5 6 - 4 1 9 0 . www.dreyersdanes.com

MINIATURE PINSCHER Puppies For Sale. I have 5 adorable puppies wait- ing to come home with you. 3 Boys and 2 Girls. Tails cropped and Dew Claws removed. Born 07/30/12. Boys: $300, Girls: $400. Please call Amber Today at 360- 682-5030 or 775-455- 5979

17’ Glass Steury 1979. Solid boat! Comes with Trailer, Strong 85hp Johnson engine, brand new 9.8 Tohatsu motor, new fish finder, new electric down rigger, new electric wench, all new seats, and many extras. Oak Harbor. $2500. (360)675-1662

1966 CHRIS CRAFT Cavalier; twin 283 engines with 1100 original hours. Radar, depth, vhf, GPS + extras. Instant hot water heater, force ten cabin heater, two burner stove all propane. Runs great boat house kept NO rot. $5500. Matt 360-298-2482

21’ SEA SWIRL including Shoreland’r Galva- nized Trailer. $12,500. Ready to fish, crab or just an all out fun getaway!! Clean and well maintained! Sleeps 2. Features: 302 Ford I/O, VHF, GPS with chart plotter/ maps. 10 HP Honda kicker, electric down riggers, electric pot puller, full/ drop can- vas. Friday Harbor 360- 378-3223.

12’3”x6’ GLEN EL De- sign Bobcat sailboat. Marconi sail, and electric outboard included. Handcrafted wood boat in good condition! $2,500 obo. Call 360- 678-6684.

1964 CHEVY Bel Air, 4 door, 88,000 original miles. Blue. Garaged but needs some TLC. $5,800. 206-567-4222 (Vashon Island)

1998 DODGE Avenger ES Coupe. 2.5L V6, Au- tomatic 4 Speed Trans- mission, Leather Interior, Infinity Sound, Sun Roof, CD, New Brakes, Fresh Undercoat. Come Test Drive and Experience For Yourself! $7,000 Firm. 907-209-8937 Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island.

2003 FORD Taurus SE. Beautiful condition. Un- der 97,000 miles. All power, air conditioning. All the amenities of the SE model! Charcoal Grey Metallic. Nearly new Goodyear Radials. Babied with Mobile One. $5995 Firm. She’s Worth It! Compare with local dealers at $6600 to $7995. Whidbey Island. 360-279-1753

2003 SUBARU Outback station wagon LTD, 6cyl automatic, 76,000 miles, new brakes and tires, regular maintenance with receipts, forest green. Runs like a dream. $12,000. Locat- ed on San Juan Island. ( 3 6 0 ) 3 7 8 - 1 8 8 8 , (619)203-4313

1969 VW BUS, $2,000. Some rust. Parked 12 years. Engine dual carb 1600 - was in excellent condition when parked. 4th gear pops out. Needs brakes. Friday Harbor 360-840-1533.

1972 SUPER BEETLE with sunroof. VW Orange - new exterior paint, large engine, good condition. Many extras. Runs well. $3900. (360)468-3781

MOVING AND MUST sell our 2008 Jeep Wrangler! Black, 4 door, 4WD, power locks / win- dows, AC, locking gas cap, 3.8 V-6, 3 piece hard top, seat covers, alarm, mud flaps, sirus radio, sub woofer, bra / hood cover, step rails, tow package, EBS anti skid, beefy tires, chrome wheels, 49,000 miles. Very good condition! $22,500. Kitsap County. Cathy 360-981-3752 or [email protected]

“NEW PRICE $12,000!” Have to get it moved! 26’ Extreme Camper, Model 267TT. Sleeps 7! Queen bed in the front - bunks in the rear for the kids. Full bath. 1 slide out with sofa that folds down to double bed. Includes special trailer hitch with sway bars for a smooth tow and extended mir- rors for your towing vehicle. Oak Harbor 360-720-4831.

1985 AIRSTREAM 34.5 motorhome. New bam- boo flooring, mattress, coach, house batteries, water heater, curtains, tires, flat screen TV, LED lights, 2500 watt in- verter. $10,000 OBO. Great shape. (425)754- 3794.

15’ JAYCO Heritage Tent Trailer, 2000. Sleeps 6, Push Out Din- ing, Heater, Front Stor- age, Hot Water, 3-Way Refrigerator, Double Propane Tanks, Hy- draulic Hitch. Great for Camping or Guests. $3000 OBO. 360-376- 10191993 DODGE WITH Cummins Diesel Engine. Trailer package, club cab, camper shell, 112,000 miles. Second gas tank. 1999 34’ Kountry Star Trailer with slide, lots of storage, oak cabinets, corian kitchen counter, central heat and air, power ceiling vent with rain sensor, sleeps 4. Everything in good condition! $18,000 obo. Oak Harbor. 360-279- 1678.

2004 KOMFORT 25TBS in excellent condition! $12,950. Garaged or covered when not in use with low miles (4 trips per Summer). Length: 26’x8’0”. Axles: 2. Weight: 6018 lbs. Slides: 1. Queen and 3 bunk beds. Sleeps 9. New tires with spare tire and carrier. Weight equaliz- ing hitch with sway con- trol bar. Power Tonque Jack. Four manual stabi- lizer jacks. Large awn- ing, luggage rack and bike rack attachment. Air conditioner, furnace and lots of accessories. Great deal! Call 425- 445-0631 or email jfi- [email protected] for more info. Currently located in Fall City, WA.29’ ALPEN LITE travel trailer. Solid, clean! Comfortable walk- around queen size bed, kitchen and dinette, bathroom with shower, good storage areas, propane tank, some appliances will need replaced. Good condition! $3,500 / offer. 360-376- 9020. Orcas Island.

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Conservation board vacancy

Washington state’s Conservation Commission is taking applications for appointment to an open, unex-pired position on the San Juan Island Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

Conservation District supervisors are public offi-cials who set policy and direction for the agency and district, and serve without compensation.

A three-year appointment, the position expires May 19,

2014. For info call, 378-6621, email [email protected], visit www.sanjuanis-landscd.org; or visit the state Conservation Commission, at www.scc.wa.gov.

Garbage excise taxOn Oct. 1. The new rate

is for all the islands. Both the General Disposal District and the Lopez Disposal District are affected by the rate change. There will still be no excise tax on recycling or hazardous waste collec-tion. For self-haulers, the tax will still be collected at the stations when garbage is brought in. For route col-lection, San Juan Sanitation

Company will still add the tax to customers’ regular billing.

The excise tax on garbage was last increased in 1996, when it was established at 10 percent. Proceeds from the tax revenues can only be used for purposes related to solid waste, operations and maintenance, including debt service.

Ordinance 16-2012, relat-ing to the General Disposal District, and Ordinance 17-2012, for the Lopez Disposal District were both adopted on Septe. 11, 2012. All ordinances can be viewed on the county website at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx.

Point Colville without trudg-ing under the powerlines. Thanks to groups like the Lopez Island Conservation Corps, the San Juan Preservation Trust and the Lopez Community Trails Network, the trail is now ready to go. It’s marked with

a small red flag on the right of the old trail, just before the powerlines and it ends at the top of the knob where the BLM land starts.

To express how you feel about Watmough and pres-ervation efforts, email Tim Clark at [email protected], or leave a message at 468-2010.

Clark is the Lopez Preserve Steward for the Land Bank.


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Fire Prevention WeekOctober 7 – 13, 2012

San Juan County Fire District 4 would like to thank the following Lopez Island Fire� ghters for their time, effort and commitment to their Lopez Island Community!

Ken BairBuck Batway

Jimi BrantOrrin Burt

Rodney BurtRobbie Christie

Marty ClarkEryn Dye

Tom FelberSam FowlerJohn Garcia

Jim GhiglioneJerry HancockTom Kramer

Monte MidkiffAndy NicholsJoe O’Bryant

Caleb PalTak PeraltaJaise PooleStuart Post

Tracie Red ElkMichael Reeve

Sally ReeveMike ReinmuthTommer RoushDayvid Rypinski

Samantha SwansonPatience Taylor

Richard TetuRisto Turunen

Dick WilkieAlex Zoerb

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The following volunteers are training in the Fall Recruit Class:Solomon Bill, Evan Brickey, Tyler Brower, Michael Christie, Sam Heller,

Justin Merrifi eld, Fletcher Moore, Chase Schober

Gallery Hours: 10-5 Thu.-Sat. & Mon.; 10-3 Sun.Lopez Village Plaza

www.ChimeraGallery.com; (360) 468-3265

Lopez Artists’ Cooperative

Artists’ ReceptionOctober 13th, 5-7 pmShow dates 10/13-11/9

PhotographySummer Moon Scriver

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Lobos Volleyball Captain Eryn Dye (left) returns a serve while Mattie Jordan backs her up against Grace Academy Sept. 28. Lopez won the match in straight games, 25-16, 25-11 and 25-17. With the victory, the Lobos moved to the top of their league, with a record of 5 and 0.

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