Islands' Weekly, September 06, 2011

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School at the heart of a community

By Chom Sangarasri Greacen Special to the Islands’ Weekly

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 11AM–4PM

DISCOVER LOPEZ!

The Eighth Annual Lopez Island Home Tour is your opportunity to experience eight dramatic, creative, and thoroughly original houses here on Lopez Island. Whether nestled in a fir forest, surrounded by rolling hay fields, or situated high above a crystal clear bay, each is a unique reflection of those who make it their home.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the Lopez Community Center to support operations, helping to keep event prices low and Center use fees affordable for all.

TICKETS FOR THE HOME TOUR ARE $30, AND ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LOPEZ COMMUNITY CENTER, ISLEHAVEN BOOKS, PAPER SCISSORS ON THE ROCK, AT THE LOPEZ FARMER’S MARKET ON SATURDAYS AT THE LOPEZ COMMUNITY CENTER BOOTH, AND AT WWW.LOPEZCENTER.COM.

When Donna Hasbrouck shared her love of wood-fired ovens through a movie with a group of students, everyone was inspired to make one.

In the course of a “Choice Week,� (multi-day afternoon theme-based activities) the kids gathered materials from around school in wheelbarrows, stomped mud, worked hard and made a wood-fired cob oven. “It was a very reward-

ing experience for me to see everyone work so well together, exceed expectations and feel empowered,� said Hasbrouck. “Volunteering at the school was a way for me to share what I love doing and stay connected with younger members of the community.

Sharing what I love is what makes me feel like home here.�

Hasbrouck is an example among many in the commuSEE HEART, PAGE 8

How a dream and a boat equal bliss

By Cali Bagby

There was the night that Phyllis Nansen sat in the dark with her cat on

her lap watching as two whales swam along side the boat with their black bodies briefly highlighted in the moonlight.

Ralph and Phyllis Nansen Present

This lovely home, owned by the Johnsons, is just one of eight unique houses on this year’s Lopez Island Home Tour.

Ascent Construction A & A Well Drilling Duane & Audrey Bordvick Mike and Diane Bumstead and Family Steve and Jacque Bumstead Chris Fennel Construction Diana G. Hancock, Attorney at Law Islanders Bank Islehaven Books Doug James Floor Covering Lopez Center Board of Trustees Lopez Island Electric Lopez Island Pharmacy Lopez Island Realty Lopez Islander Resort and Marina Lopez Sand and Gravel Lopez Village Market Lopez Village Properties John Ludwig Bill Martin & Warren Lueth Mitrebox Construction Mb Builders North Sound Communications Paper Scissors on the Rock Dianne Pressenda

Richardson Fuel Ken Rose Trucking Sea Glass Window Washing Jamie and Lauren Stephens Sunset Builder Supply Terry Wean, Stone Mason Watec Windermere Real Estate Windsock Farms and Excavation Anaco TV and Appliance Anderson Appliance Barnett Implement Co. Barron Heating Esary Roofing and Siding Co. Fisheries Supply Islanders Insurance JAS Construction Krekow Jennings Les Schwab Tire Center, Anacortes McKeon Financial Michael Mast, State Farm Insurance San Juan Insurance San Juan Propane Sebo’s Hardware and Equipment Rental Simmonds Glass

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Led by Lopez School volunteer Donna Hasbrouck, middleschool students enjoyed themselves while making a cob mixture the traditional way for a food-wired oven.

A book reading and signing Woodman Hall Saturday, Sept 10 7:30 PM HEAR ABOUT ONE COUPLE’S AMAZING JOURNEY AS THEY LIVE THEIR DREAM Slide show presentation

LOOKING FOR;

items for the upcoming

Friends of Woodmen Hall Yard Sale Your cast offs will mean;

New gravel, a stage lighting system, fresh paint, various finish work projects and electrical improvements.

Please call; Lynda at 468-2287 or Connie at 468-3275 Yard sale will be held IN the Hall on Sept. 17th

There was the one legged Blue Footed Booby bird who hitched a ride for several days before Phyllis shooed it away. “The birds make a mess,� she said.

There was a four month period where Phyllis and her husband Ralph avoided the cyclone season by docking near a seven-mile-long island called Kanton. “It was my favorite place,� said Ralph about the island, which was a U.S. Air Force Base during WWII. The Nansens could see the remnants of the old movie theater and houses soldiers once lived in. “When we were there only the animals lived in those houses,� said Ralph.

These stories and more SEE DREAM, PAGE 9

LOPEZ ARTIST GUILD ART SHOW

Featuring Members: Lynda Meurk Anderson, Barbara Bundy, Terry Marshall, Daphne Morris, and C.J. Wilson Opening Reception: Friday, Sept 9th from 5:00 – 7:00pm.

At the Lopez Center for Community & the Arts Show runs through October 18th.

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Community Calendar

WEDS, SEPT 7

MEETING: Meet The Candidate, 4:30 p.m., library meeting room. Meet Steve Adams who is running for Port of Lopez Commissioner, Position 2. Ask Questions. (Lopez Library does not endorse the viewpoints of meeting room users).

THURS, SEPT 8

MEETING: Port of Lopez Monthly Meeting, 7 - 9 p.m., Lopez Island Airport. For more info, visit www.portoflopez.com.

FRI, SEPT 9

MEETING: Town Hall Meeting

on the CAO, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., library. County Councilman Jamie Stephens hosts the

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meeting and Shireene Hale, Planning Coordinator of the SJC Community Development and Planning Department will lead the discussion.

ART: The Opening Reception for

the new Lopez Artist Guild Art Show, 5 - 7 p.m., Lopez Center

for Community and the Arts.

The new show “Real of Imagine� features Lynda Meurk Anderson, Deborah Bundy,Terry Marshall, Daphne Morris and C.J.Wilson.

Refreshments will be served.

ART: Lopez Artist Guild Art

textile artist Chad Alice Hagen.

New members welcomed.

SAT, SEPT 10

FOOD & ART: Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lopez Village next to the Community Center, runs from mid May thru Sept.

MEETING: United Way of San

Juan County — Day of Caring, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., location TBA. For more info, visit www.unitedway-sanjuancounty.org.

ART: EXPECT THE

UNEXPECTED at Chimera, 5 - 7 p.m., Chimera gallery. Gallery hours: weekdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m.

BOOKS: Nansen’s Book

Presentation, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Woodmen Hall. (See page 1 for more info.)

MON, SEPT 12

Show General Meeting, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Library meeting room. A short business meeting will be followed by a humorous and inspiring presentation from

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Lopez Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Mondays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Center Wednesdays - 4 p.m. Women’s meeting at the fellowship hall at Grace Episcopal Church Fridays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Center Saturdays - noon at the Children’s Center Contact phone number 468-2809

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Fridays - 9:00 a.m. at the Grace Church Hall, Lopez Contact phone number 468-2510.

MEETING: Lopez Community Center Board Meeting, 5:15 - 7 p.m., Lopez Center (LCCA). If you would like to address the board please email Lexi Taylor sealexi@gmail.com or call Janet Baltzer at the LCCA office at 468-2203.

THURS, SEPT 15

MEETING: Village Planning - Sub area Plan, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m., library meeting room.

SAT, SEPT 17

MEETING: Lopez Home Tour, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lopez Center. (See page 8).

EVENT: Woodmen Hall Annual

Yard Sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Woodmen Hall. For more info, visit www.friendsofwoodmenhall.org.

SUN, SEPT 18

MEETING: Lopez Island Golf

Tournament, 12:30 p.m., Lopez Island Golf Club. All proceeds will be donated to Junior Golf..

For more info, contact Dodie Schiessl at wave@rockisland. com or 468-4880.

Take our survey and you may win big Since mid-February, we’ve been asking you, our readers, to tell us what you want from your hometown newspaper on an online survey.

This online survey is intended to help us shape our product, and understand how our community does business as we partner with local merchants and other advertisers to foster a strong local economy.

Share your views with us, and you will be entered for a $1,000 cash drawing and a $100 gift certificate to Lopez Village Market.

The survey must be completed in its entirety for the results to count and to be entered into the drawing.

The survey on islandsweekly.com should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

It will give us feedback in some of the following areas:

What do you enjoy about your newspaper? What would you like to see changed? How can we better serve the community?

Questions include reader preferences for local news and other media; consumer preferences for local and regional shopping; household purchasing plans for goods and services; your family choices for entertainment and travel; and basic household demographic information Partnering with us in our market research is Pulse Research of Portland, Ore., an independent firm that works with media and retailers nationwide.

Receiving input from our readers is essential for keeping our paper and Web site relevant to the community.

All responses will be kept confidential.

WORD ON THE STREET

What is your favorite spectator sport? “Football It’s fast moving. I watch college and pro and I like that you can watch it with other people.� – Tim Griffith

Alice Campbell, M.S

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Honoring most insurance plans Accepting new clients

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“I have been watching golf on TV a lot lately because I am trying to improve my swing, so I watch the pros swing and I try to do what they do.� – Chris Commings

LOPEZ BUSINESS HOURS Galley Restaurant Open at 8 am Full menu until at least 8 pm every night Short-list menu after 8 p.m.

Fresh, Local, Fantastic www.galleylopez.com 468-2713

Just Heavenly ShowYour Fudge Factory Business Hours Open Daily 10am-6:30pm

Fresh fudge, ice cream, gifts, local artisans, souvenirs and FREE GAS! 468-2439 www.justheavenlyfudge.com

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Lopez Islander Fisherman Bay Open for lunch daily at 11:30 - 5, dinner from 5-8 Sun. thru Thurs. and 5-9pm Fri/Sat and breakfast Sat./Sun. at 9 a.m.

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“I play sports I don’t watch sports. I really like to go fishing. It’s boring to watch fishing on TV.� – Erik Paton

Art in View Artist Profile:

Wendy Buffum

When art and animals collide

By Stephen E. Adams

When asked why she paints as a means of expression, Lopez artist Wendy Buffum speaks without a moment’s hesitation. “It’s not really about expression,� said Buffum. “For an artist, it’s almost like blinking. It’s what I do. It’s what any artist does. I’ve heard artists joke when people ask if they’ve been painting, ‘As if I had a choice.’�

For Buffum, describing her work to someone who’s never seen it is next to impossible.

However, she says that if she had to characterize it, as a fine artist she would call herself a sentimental illustrator. “I paint things that are sentimental to me and it’s the one thread that’s runs throughout all my work,� she said.

As to whether or not she’s trying to accomplish anything specific with her work, Buffum thoughtfully (and firmly) points out that for an artist, other than one who is strictly commercial, the question has only one answer. “If I’m trying to accomplish anything,� she said. “It’s just to continue painting.�

A resident of the San Juan Islands most of her life, Buffum’s rural surroundings have always provided her most important influence, as well as the subjects of her best known works. “I’m sure that every person who’s ever been in my life has influenced me to some degree or another, given how other people affect my emotional state,� she said.

She does, however, immediately return to the importance of her physical surroundings. “Many times it’s a matter of whether or not I milked the cow today. How much milk did I get this morning? Did the cow try to kick me?� she said. “That’s the kind of interaction that will frequently come out in my art.�

Therefore, Buffum continues to emphasize the importance of who and what she encounters each day, as well as her reaction to these elements, as being the material from which her work is derived.

Interrupting herself, she then treats the interviewer to a detailed and fascinating discourse about recent studies of

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Two examples of Wendy Buffum’s “hard to describe� paintings.

the effects of certain colors on particular areas of the brain.

Focusing on the color purple, she points out that scientists have learned that, depending on a person’s “wiring,� purple can completely “turn some people off,� while purple “hits the part of the brain which seems to be affected by religion. I find it fascinating that something like the color choice of using purple can actually activate a spiritual zone in another human being.�

As Buffum has lived on Lopez her “entire adult life,� she said that she would, artistically, love to continue on the path she is on, which largely involves working with animals. “I have such a history with animals that I know that is my thing,� she said. “They are, to me at least, a metaphor for the human condition. Since I know animals, they are the vehicles I’ve chosen to use.�

Continuing, she points out that for most artists they are ultimately trying to capture or make a statement about human emotions. “If it’s a really good landscape painter and it’s a stormy day, there’s more shown there than just clouds or rain,� Buffum said. “There’s a sense of humanity in that storm. Since, so far as we know, clouds and water don’t have emotions, it’s the artist

who is conveying them. Animals are the way I convey the same thing.�

When pressed to define her philosophy as an artist, Buffum points out that she’s never even been able to write what she considers a satisfactory artist’s statement. “I think my art speaks for itself and people are either going to get it or not get it. It simply is what it is,� she said. “To some people, it’s just ‘Oh, that’s a cow,’ where to others they may see more than just the cow. That’s really more the viewer’s philosophy than mine. So, there really is no defining philosophy to my work. If there is, I’m sure that like me, it changes with age.�

Buffum, whose work has shown both locally and regionally, is happy to share her work with anyone who might currently wish to see it.

She can be contacted at rabbitstudio@hotmail.com if readers would like to see more of her remarkable paintings.

Letters to the editor must be no more than 350 words in length and must be signed by the writer. Include address and telephone number for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be published. Send your letters via e-mail to: cbagby@islandsweekly.net.

Public meeting closed?

A disturbing and yet farcical thing happened on Tuesday Aug. 23 at SJC Headquarters.

A County Council Subcommittee of Jamie Stephens, Richard Fralick and Rich Peterson met with Richard J. Busch, President of the Pacific Northwest Wireless Association, an industry group.

My friend Michael and I went over to listen in, but we were not allowed in!

At first glance, that’s an

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Take a walk of ‘tectonic evolution’ on Sucia Island Did you know that Sucia was once the home of an ammonite Gaudryceras? Do you know what an ammonite Gaudryceras is?

Well, you can find all this out and more at the San Juan Nature Institute’s field trip to Sucia Island on Sept. 11 on a guided walk led by Geologist Michael Yeaman.

Participants meet at Enzo’s Coffee Bar on Orcas Island at 9:30 a.m. for a brief overview before boarding transport to the island.

This short course will cover the tectonic evolution of the Pacific Northwest focusing on several geologic outcrops on Sucia Island including colorful rock formations and then returning to the dock for lunch at 1 p.m.

The hike will explore some local geologic features at the lunch site, then take a short cruise around the South end of the island, before returning to Orcas at about 4 p.m.

San Juan Nature Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of the unique natural heritage of the archipelago and encourages active learning and conservation.

This class covers nearly two miles of level, but pebbly ground. Participants should wear clothing suitable for travel and good hiking shoes with ankle support. Please bring a sack lunch, water and sun protection.

Cost per participant is $75 including the boat fare.

Registration is required and can be done at www.sjnature.org, emailing science@sjnature. org or by calling 378-3646.

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unimportant bureaucratic detail, but this meeting was just the type required to be open to the public by the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act (RCW Chapter 42) and also that minutes be kept and made available.

The Open Public Meetings Act is a bright spot in Washington State law — a real pro-democracy piece of legislation.

It was a response to Skagit County’s Planning Commission meeting privately with the proponents of building an aluminum smelter on Guemes Island and the County Commissioners subsequent approval of the necessary zoning change without taking public comment.

In 1971 this was still considered intolerable behavior and the OPMA was the result.

Even though it’s common, it’s still a serious erosion of democracy when laws are violated by local government officials.

Sure, there are lots of crappy laws, but consider this; the opposite of the rule of law isn’t anarchy, or chaos, or the “free market� — it’s thuggery — and worse. We saw some of that on Tuesday.

We’ll never know what deals were made at that meeting, or how it will affect our exposure to the new cell tower ordinance the County Council is working on now The remedy?

Still, as always, organized resistance.

You can’t vote your way out of this.

Steve Ludwig Lopez Island

Sudoku Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ranges from 1-10 (easy) 11-15 (moderate) and 1620 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 15.

Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 2

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or make some headway. The Sun and powerful Venus are in your financial sector, in a harmonious position to luck-bringing Jupiter; whatever it is that has been taken away, something else will come to you that is even better. What a year it’s been, and you’ve been very active in it all!

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Hurtling Toward the Equinox This year has been, indeed, one of rebuilding as I said in my first column of the year. What doesn’t work is destroyed, what is weak is broken and the upheaval continues as we wait to see what is going to happen next.

Last week’s Grand Trine is still in effect this week as the Sun and Venus sing to Jupiter, giving us that feeling of community and support so desperately needed in these times of angst and financial devastation.

Since we are now a full decade past 9/11 and memorials are being conducted, look back over your past 10 years and see whether or not you feel you have made any personal progress.

Where were you then and where are you now? How have we all emerged from the tremendous shock of that day? Over time, we recover from trauma or else we hang onto it. It is relative to each individual. Some have an easier time than others in recovery. We each deal with trauma differently, and learning to take what life throws at us is half the battle.

As we pause to remember those lives lost 10 years ago, it is good to remember how precious and fragile life is. Every moment counts, and time is the one commodity that cannot be recovered if it is wasted.

We can each make a difference for the better and we were each born as a potential solution and gift.

Make your life count, and lend a hand when you can. If we are able to focus on what is good while acknowledging what is not good, we can find the emotional balance so as not to be overwhelmed.

Aries (March 21April 19): Make tracks now because later this month you’re going to run into obstacles that will snarl everything. Seriously! This week is the one to continue with the momentum you’ve begun, so collect what folks owe you, pay what you owe, balance the books and put something away if you can.

Don’t make any firm commitments beyond this week and next week; take a “wait and see� attitude. The effects of last week’s Grand Trine

are still with us; take advantage of it!

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): The Sun and your Ruler Venus are beaming lovely signals at benevolent Jupiter who is still in your sign and this combination makes you a winner

in everything you are doing! The beginning of this month is lovely, with an abundance of almost everything you could want (within reason, of course)! Time to float on these good feelings and go at a slower pace, and of course there must be a tasty treat in the mix somewhere!

Gemini (May 21- June 20): Last week’s Grand Trine is still beaming good energy our way even though this is a rather difficult time of the year for you since the Sun squares your own Sun. Now, though, Jupiter is giving you an edge in terms of wrapping up projects or coming to agreements with ease. Sometimes you do like to complicate things more than they already are, but the soothing vibes have you in a very low-drama mode. You don’t need distractions, Twinsie!

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): The good vibes still roll, as the Sun and Mercury send and receive earthy, solid signals with benevolent Jupiter. With Pluto in your opposite sign of Capricorn you have enough to deal with

in your personal transformation process. Take it gently and be willing to see something through the eyes of another rather than react immediately. You are the consummate caring one but you also are capable of flying off the handle; take preventive measures so you don’t do that! Flying off the handle hardens your arteries.

No fun.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): September brings you to a point of decision and further change, in a much more empowered way than last month. Financially you should be able to recoup expenses

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept.

21): The Sun and powerful Venus in your sign are interacting harmoniously with luck-bringing Jupiter. Last week’s Grand Trine is still singing to you and this week will be as good as or even better than last week was. You are one who loves but doesn’t realize how loved you are. Well, now you’re finding out! Where would any of us be without our friends? Every friend we have serves a purpose in our lives, and if you are one of those fortunate people whose friends all slot into a great big joyful event at the same time, consider yourself very blessed!

Libra (Sept. 22 – Oct. 23): Saturn in your sign has had you really gnarly at times, but in general, you are in a time of gains. Saturn is serving to keep you honest so that you don’t fool yourself into thinking everything is fine when you know it isn’t! You Libran artists may be receiving completely new inspiration that has unusual characteristics due to the magic blending of planetary aspects that focus on freedom and justice rather than oppression and tyranny. The inner world and outer world are only different in that one is unseen and the other is seen.

Keep those eyes on what’s really going on inside of you, and act accordingly.

Scorpio (Oct. 24Nov. 22): This week continues

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to be more stable and even though life isn’t perfect, it’s better than it has been! With Jupiter comfortably beaming good things at you from your sector of Relationships, the Sun and Venus have joined up in a lovely, harmonious aspect left over from last week that continues to keep you humming along in a good direction. With the earth under your feet, you can enjoy this time as a much needed respite from a frantic pace.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 20): August was an expensive month for you, but now you can begin to recoup and make some financial headway. If you had unexpected expenses and overshot your bank account, stay within your means now, cut back a bit and stash some greenbacks.

Chances of your being able to move ahead rapidly are very good this week and next, so make those connections and do outreach. Your enthusiasm is contagious and if you consistently produce good results, others are eager to receive your energy.

Capricorn (Dec. 21 – Jan. 20): Good, practical stuff going on with the planets that gives you momentum this week!

Get it done now, Cappie! And don’t forget to delegate so you don’t wear yourself out! I know, if you don’t do it yourself it doesn’t get done‌but throw some food at

your buddies and have a party‌ now that Labor Day has passed and things are winding down you can focus on your own people. Your plans should be taking shape very well and that makes you one happy little goat!

Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 20): The lovely, harmonious vibes in Earth signs gives you the support you need in order to do what needs to be done and know that everything is in good shape. With Jupiter in your sector of Home, you and your loved ones have benevolent protection and luck even if bad things happen around you; count those blessings!

The Sun and Venus are supporting you also, translating Jupiter’s energy a broad-based support system you can count on.

Pisces (Feb. 21 – March 20): Harmonious aspects from the Sun and Venus in your sector of Relationships with mighty Jupiter in your sector of Communicating/Thinking have you in a mighty fine mood‌if you have a sweetheart, you may be getting really serious about the long term and this is a good time to do it! Practical solutions abound for you, and you have the focus to move ahead and get stuff taken care of‌and look at that grin on your face! It’s contagious, so use it liberally!

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Fall sports preview Making better people Football Team is back. Last year, Berg didn’t Larry Berg is self-described as “upbeat.� have enough players to build a team.

He’s the kind of coach that sees sports as Now twenty students will be donning something that can inspire kids. shoulder pads and helmets and hitting the “I always tell my kids it will be a success field. if they become better human beings from Berg said its normal for small schools to the life lessons football teaches them,� said ebb and flow with team sizes.

Berg, who has been coaching for 29 years. “This year we definitely have a range of “In life you’re going to get knocked down, players from older players to younger playbut you need to get up and pull yourself ers,� said Berg. “I’m very optimistic about together.� the season.�

Berg said there many lessons to take away from the sport like learning how to get along for a common goal. “I love to see the change in the players through the season,� said Home games only Berg, who watches player go from self-doubt to confidence.�

Date Opponent Time At the beginning of the season, the kids may think they can never run fast enough and Berg encourages Sept. 24 Clallam Bay 2:15 p.m. them to utilize positive self-talk.

Oct. 8 Tulalip 2:30 p.m. “I want them to have that ‘I can’ Oct. 22 Rainier Christian 2:30 p.m. attitude,� Berg said.

Oct. 29 Evergreen Luthern 2:30 p.m.

And this year the Lopez Island

By Cali Bagby

Lobos football schedule

Front row left to right Joey Fowler, TJ Hobi, Vinny Kramer, Chase Schober, TJ Riggins, John Nopson, Brytt Weber. Middle row left to right Edwin Kramer, Matthew Haber, Rande Gruenwald, Joe O’Bryant, Derekk Buffum, Tak Peralta. Top row left to right Michael Hobi, Tommy Kramer, Chris Henninger, Daniel Jenison, Erik Jonasson, Keldon Jardine, James Brant.

Success on the volleyball court means having fun

By Cali Bagby

Head Coach Dave ‘Chico’ Chicovsky uses the word fun, excited and happy as he

describes the Lobos volleyball team.

Chicovsky has several reasons already this year for rejoicing. For one, Isabelle Tetu, a

former Lopez School student and volleyball the thrill of game time for the Lobos, part of player, has returned to the island as an assis- the Northwest B League. “I like the whole game time atmosphere,� tant coach. “The players really respond to her coaching said Chicovsky. “Watching the girls have fun and succeed.� techniques,� said Chicovsky.

And for Chicovsky, succeeding is about Tetu uses the skills she learned playing college volleyball to enhance the team like enjoying the game and building their volleypushing the girls in strength conditioning for ball skills.

Last year the Lobos went to state and this endurance. “There’s always going to be taller teams and year could be another winning season.

The coaches are evaluating the talent on the harder hitters,� said Tetu. “But you can always team and who should play what position. finish strong if you have enough energy.� “They’re an incredibly scrappy team,� said The other reason, this season is special is because Chicovsky has been a coach for 30 Tetu. “They never quit.� years, but this is his first year back coaching after a four year absence. “I’m excited to be back,� said Home games only Chicovsky. “The team is pretty young. It’s pre-season right Date Opponent Time now, so we’re just going back to the basics.�

Out of the fifteen players, Sept. 6 Cedar Bark 2:30 p.m. three seniors are on the team Sept. 9 Mt. Vernon Christian 2:30 p.m. this year including two captains Sept. 13 Skykomish 2:30 p.m.

Marina Steinbrueck and Sarah Sept. 20 Highland Christian 2:30 p.m.

Stanley.

Sept. 23 Tulalip 2:30 p.m.

For Chicovsky all the long Sept. 27 Lummi 2 p.m. nights of practicing lead up to Oct. 4 Providence 2 p.m.

Lobos volleyball schedule

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Head Coach Dave Chicovsky, Assistant Coach Isabelle Tetu, Marne Cook, Miriam Drahn, Eryn Dye, Clara Ewert, Autumn Gruenwald, Andrea Rendon, Marina Steinbrueck, Brianne Swanson, Patience Taylor, Lena Turunen, Nikki Turunen and Kiana Oya. Not pictured, Vilina Sanburn-Bill, Shelby Prewitt and Sarah Stanley.

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Lopez Home Tour — discover the island Do you think you know everything there is to know about Lopez?

You may be surprised as you discover a part of Lopez you didn’t know existed by viewing unique homes and gardens at the 8th annual Home Tour. This self-guided event includes eight distinctly Lopez houses, which reflect the families who have made them homes.

The Home Tour, the major operations fundraiser for the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, is on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Whether nestled in the woods near the north end of Lopez, located in a sunny pasture, or perched high on rocky cliffs above the water, each home and its landscaped yard is uniquely interesting, and provides the viewer with wonderful vistas and design ideas both inside and out. “We’ve worked hard to make this a day to enjoy our beautiful island, celebrate friendships, see some wonderfully distinctive homes and support our community center,� said Gordon Jonasson, Chair of the Center’s Home Tour Committee.

The Homes from north to south include the Maxson/ Smith, old Grace Church remodeled (shown right), Lloyd, Goodner, Johnson, Pietrowski, James and Nowak residences.

Home Tour tickets at $30 are available at the LCCA office, Saturday Farmers Market, Islehaven Books, Paper Scissors on the Rock, and through www.lopezcenter.com.

You may also purchase a box lunch for $5 at LCCA from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the day of the tour.

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School District is no exception though it has been fortunate to maintain programCONTINUED FROM 1 matic dollars. “Lopez School is lucky it nity that have generously hasn’t lost any staff,� said shared their time and pasShelby. “The main cut has sions with youths at the come from the top, reducschool. Such contributions ing the position of superinare what make Lopez School tendent to half-time several and residents a healthy, spiryears ago.� ited community.

But the pinch is being “It is hard to imagine felt, nonetheless. The budvibrant Lopez without a get reduction, comvibrant school,� said bined with certain John Helding, a changes in state school board memregulations, means ber. “And the school that it is now more is so very dependent difficult to do ceron the community’s tain things like continued support extended learning — Donna Hasbrouck on why she and involvement.� opportunities outFor Lisa Shelby, volunteers at the school. side of school. the new K-12 princi“Field trips are pal, the school is “the heart from sheep sheering to cre- more difficult, financially and of the community and its ative writing workshops, to logistically,� said Alex Nelli, future.� science toy making. Others an elementary teacher. “So “Lopez is a small commuhave also engaged with stu- it’s more important than ever nity, rich with so many talentdents in classrooms as sup- to bring learning opportunied people,� said Shelby. “We port or resource persons or ties into the school. It makes hope that with the school sense environmentally as served as mentors. being more intentional about Now more than ever, the well to bring rich resources engaging the community, volschool is in need of support into the classroom. Ideally unteers from the community the relationship could work from the community. will bring their talents, pasBecause of reduction both ways. I’d love it if people sions and unique interests in revenues for education, feel like they can just walk into the classrooms to supschools nation-wide are feel- in and feel welcomed at the port and enrich the students’ ing the pinch. Lopez Island school.� educational experience.�

Nelli wants the community to view the school and students as a resource. She’d also like to see a dialogue begin between the school and community members who have concerns. For instance, what can the school do to help with the community’s recycling issues? “Volunteers have three important roles to play,� Nelli said. “First, by being an aca-

HEART

In the past, the school has tapped into the goodwill and rich experiences of community members to provide fun learning opportunities such as field trips to farms and Discovery Days (formerly known as “Choice Week�).

During those special days, community members like Hasbrouck and students’ parents volunteered time to provide a wide array of activities

“Sharing what I love is what makes me feel like home here.�

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In teacher Dale Shreve’s homeroom, Kent Schaeffers shared with students his panel of different lights set aglow by the leg power of another student demic support to students in learning math, literacy or partner reading. Second, volunteers can help empower, build trust and long-term relationship with kids they work with. It is very rewarding to see how a child transforms and grows. Volunteers can also share their deep passion with kids and inspire them.

It is very invigorating to see passions put into life work.�

In addition to academic support and sharing experiences, the school is also looking for help with administrative support, such as snack shopping and preparation,

putting on book covers or helping students run a weekly radio show. Certain kinds of help would require regular presence at the school, said Nelli.

Superintendent Bill Evans added, “I am excited by this opportunity to continue to grow our school and its important role in making this such an amazing community.

The benefits to our students will be huge!�

Volunteers will need to fill out some paperwork which is required by the state to ensure a safe environment for students. Speaking as a

school board member, John Helding said, “We hope to be more proactive and thoughtful with working with regulations to facilitate community involvement as much as possible.�

Margaret Riddell, a parent of two elementary students, has volunteered to be the point of contact and to coordinate volunteers’ time and interests.

To express interest in supporting students or the school, you can send an email to lopezschoolhelp@gmail. com or visit http://tinyurl. com/3fuxnby.

Ferry fares get higher and higher

By Scott Rasmussen

Ferry fares are on the rise, as expected.

The Washington State Transportation Commission last

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week approved a series of fare hikes and pricing changes that will begin in October with a 2.5 percent across-theboard price increase. While ticket prices are slated to increase by another 3 percent in May, the commission also put into place a pricing structure wherein vehicles of up to 22 feet will be charged “standard-sized� rates and that creates a new fare category for vehicles of 14 feet or less.

Lopez Island’s Tom Cowan, appointed to the state transportation panel in February, said the price increases are intended to produce the $310 million in revenue that Washington State Ferries is tasked with generating under the two-year budget approved by state lawmakers earlier this year. He said the commission has a “fiduciary responsibility� to meet that mark. “It’s a tough situation to look at having to raise rates,�

Cowan said. “I think what we passed was the responsible thing to do. But there’s not much question that we can’t just keep raising rates.�

Cowan said the prospect of generating new sources of revenue, other than fare increases, may rest in the hands of a blue-ribbon panel appointed by the governor earlier this year. The state Department of Transportation is seeing its traditional source of revenue, the state gas tax, diminish as fuel prices rise, people drive less and vehicles become more fuel efficient.

Cowan said the governor’s blue-ribbon panel is slated to present its findings and recommendations to the state legislature early next year and, he noted, with the expectation that state lawmakers would craft a revenue-generating ballot measure to put before the voters and that’s designed to SEE FARES, PAGE 9

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inspired the book “Stone Boat Odyssey,� which chronicles the Nansens on a 14 year journey of not only having, but fulfilling a dream to take to the seas in a sailboat. The Nansens are presenting their book and a slide show of their adventures on Saturday, Sept.

10, 7:30 p.m. at Woodman Hall.

After purchasing their first sailboat in 1968, they both started dreaming about taking it into the open ocean, but how and when? They soon realized the first step would be to buy a bigger boat. There were trials and tribulations, including buying a 46 foot catch that needed seven years of repair work. “While we were building we had lots of doubts of the wisdom of taking on such a big task,� said Phyllis.

When the year they had planned to sail off arrived, Phyllis was diagnosed with breast cancer. So the Nansens continued improving the boat and fine-tuning their sailing skills as Phyllis battled cancer. That year, they circumnavigated Vancouver Island, while Phyllis was undergoing chemotherapy treatments. “It was hard for Phyllis,� said Ralph. “But it gave us confidence in our sailing skills.�

The Nansens finally departed for their first ocean voyage in 1987, on Ralph’s 56 birthday.

They originally planned on sailing around the world, but after traveling for six years around the Pacific Islands and landing in Australia they flew back to the U.S., so that Ralph could finish his book “Sun Power,� about solar powered satellites.

After the book was published the Hansen’s flew back to Australia in order to sail their

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boat back home.

Then they spent 12 years sailing around the Pacific Northwest.

During all their years of sailing more than 26,000 ocean miles and even during a two week stint in open water, the Hansens say they never got cabin fever and more specifically they say they never, not once, wanted to throw the other person overboard. “We were already so used to each other, and so used to living on the boat,� said Phyllis. “It was our home.�

The Hansens also have a unique relationship. They had known each other since they were toddlers. “We played together in grade school, dated in high school and got married in college,� said Phyllis. “We knew each other’s strong

The Nansens smiling wide when they reached San Francisco after many days at sea, shown left.

The Nansens now on Lopez Island, shown right. points and weaknesses and made adjustments.�

To pass the time on those long voyages, they read thousands of books and listened to music on tapes and records. Phyllis, who is a musician, said she “sang all the time. When the wind was blowing I would get behind the wheel and sing Neil Diamond at the top of my lungs.�

The couple moved to Lopez in 2001, but they still traveled on cruises all over the world. “We’ve been to all the continents,� said Ralph. “But we’re pretty happy on Lopez, it’s

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help fund future transportation needs statewide. State Ferries would hopefully get a piece of a bigger revenue pie, he said. “It’s going to have to be something that works for everyone in the state,� he said. “We’re never going to get a funding package just for ferries.

That just won’t happen.�

The commission, which tentatively endorsed the price hikes as proposed earlier in the year, also approved a 25-cent surcharge which will be added to each ticket and that will help pay for construction of new ferries.

That surcharge is included in the state’s new two-year budget.

Cowan said he’d also like to see WSF implement a method of measuring the size of vehicles precisely, perhaps electronically, and to do away with its longstanding price categories, in which vehicles of various length pay the same price.

Other elements of the fare hikes and pricing changes

pretty special.�

Their dreams had been fulfilled. “It was sad when it was over,� said Phyllis. “We had worked so hard and then it was just... finished.�

Now they are content to be back with family watching their grandchildren grow up. They have two grandchildren on Lopez. Phyllis is 78 and Ralph is 80, but they are bright-eyed and filled with a sort of youthjoy when they talk about Lopez ful their adventures.

Orcas “They say that every year sail adds a year to your San Juan you life,� said Phyllis.

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Lopez Island’s Tom Cowan, appointed to the state transportation panel in February.

The first step in a 5.5 percent fare increase begins in October. The fare hike is intended to help produce $310 million in revenue that Washington State Ferries, shown above, is tasked with generating under the state’s two-year budget.

or less pricing category will be phased in over three years, beginning with a 90-percent reduction off the “standard� vehicle fare in October, followed by an additional 10 percent drop in May and then with a price set at 70 percent of the standard fare by 2013. — A 2.5 percent fuel surcharge will go into effect if WSF’s fuel price exceeds $4.08 per gallon.

For more information about the commission or the adopted fare changes, visit the Washington State Transportation Commission’s Web site at: http://www.wstc.wa.gov/.

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Then there is senior Jamie Cummings, who plays midfield. “She has phenomenal speed,� said Weber. “She has a lot of experience and as a senior girl on the team, the younger girls have someone to look up to.�

The fourth senior is Robbie Christie, who is new to the team. “He’s a passionate player,� said Weber.

Like many of the teams this year, the soccer team has strong senior leadership, but the majority of the team is younger.

This is Weber’s third year as a coach, so she’s watched the seniors grow into their positions. “It’s addicting knowing their personalities,� said

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Coiley has played all of his four years at Lopez High School. “He’s a dedicated team leader,� said Weber. “And he takes the sport seriously.�

Senior Nate Drahn, a center-mid fielder, also has his hands full this year not only

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If other teams plan on scoring points against the Lopez Island soccer team, they may be surprised. That is according to soccer coach Melanie Weber, who has a secret weapon, Senior Goal Keeper Arlen Coiley.

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Soccer seniors take the lead

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Weber about why she keeps coaching. “I have four seniors this year and I look to them for leadership on and off the field.�

The rest of the team includes juniors Nia Bartolucci, Michael Reeve, Josef Blanc-Ridings, Jaice Poole, sophmores Fletcher

Moore, Derek Cram, Mya Haber, Jonas Sehmsdorf, freshmen Cosmos Cordova, Sarah Reeve, Emebet Bill, Willow Fields, Tommy Hedley, Seaton Newman, and Axel Rendon.

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