Islands' Weekly, July 03, 2012

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INSIDE

Once again the island is gearing up for the 4th of July.

Read more about Lopez 4th of July events on pages 6 and 7.

Senior spotlight

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Sheriff’s Log

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Good use for tent caterpillars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

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VOLUME 35, NUMBER 27 • July 3, 2012

Solid waste continues to evolve on the islands

By Cali Bagby

Solid waste in the islands is evolving and county staff like Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy is optimistic that garbage and recycling

collection is changing for the better.

“It’s such a sensitive time for the county,” Mulcahy said. “There have been lingering issues with gar-

Lopez Lions July 4th

bage, so a lot of energy and list of conditions for contin- Mulcahy said he anticipates momentum is going into ued lease of that site by the that all four operations will the transition. And I think county. Mulcahy is optimis- put in a proposal by the people will overwhelmingly tic that he will have approval deadline date of July 13.

For islanders concerned be pleased with what is put from the town at the end of July and then they will start about the fate of the in place.”

And some of those big the request for proposals Exchange, which offers recycled items for a donachanges will occur this sum- process. tion and is located on mer and fall. Here is an the transfer station update for each island.

“We are all feeling very excited site, Mulcahy said that San Juan – The whoever takes on the county is not acceptto take the next step. The first station will ing proposals to run thing we have to do, though, is transfer have to comply with the transfer staget the property tax measure the Exchange. tion because Friday “The real concern is Harbor’s Administrator passed in November.” that if no one picks up Duncan Wilson and – Larry Eppenbach, Solid Waste Disposal District secretary, the operation of the Mulcahy are attempton the future of Lopez’s solid waste transfer station, the ing to reach an agreeExchange will lose ment on renewal of Orcas – At a county meet- business,” Mulcahy said. the lease that for years has But he said he has seen allowed the county to use a ing in May there were four portion of town-owned prop- parties interested in tak- similar recycling endeavors erty on Sutton Road for its ing over the transfer sta- on San Juan and off-island solid waste transfer station. tion: the Exchange, San that operate independently The Friday Harbor Town Juan Sanitation, Cimarron of a transfer station.

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Lopez Community Fireworks will be presenting our fantastic 4th of July show soon!

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think those that know and love the Exchange will support it no matter what. I think there is life after self-haul,” Mulcahy said. “Because of the interest in proposals to take over the transfer stations, I don’t think people will have to worry about life after self-haul.”

Lopez – On June 26, the county council made it official that the Lopez Island’s drop box and self-haul facility will be operated by a Solid Waste Disposal District.

In May, more than 1,200 Lopezians signed a petition asking the council to create a district to take over operation of the Lopez dump and recycling center. Council Chairwoman Patty Miller asked for signatures of 550 registered voters as a “show of support” that Lopez property owners would be willing to help finance the district with property taxes. The petition-signers pledged to vote for an estimated $.08 per $1,000 of valuation property tax measure in November.

Miller said the district will only work if the property tax measure is passed because otherwise there is not enough revenue to keep the transfer station running.

“If people are charged too much for garbage, they won’t utilize it,” she said.

According to Larr y Eppenbach, district secretary, the district’s advisory board nominees told the council that failure is not an See solid waste, page 10

Community Calendar Weds, July 4

SEE 4th of july Events on special calendar on pages 6 and 7. fri, July 6

art: Lopez Artist Guild’s

open house for the art work of Steve Hill, 5 - 7 p.m.,

the Gathering Place in The

Hamlet located in Lopez Village. sat, July 7

art: Make a Beaded Bracelet, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Create your own beaded bracelet with local artist Peggy Means.

This course teaches bracelet making with the right angle

Letters Arts education: planning for the future What do the visual arts, performing arts, music and dance have to do with edu-

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cation? Everything! Reports from the U.S. Department of Labor urge schools to teach for the workplace of the future; a workplace that calls for skills such as the capacity for working with teams, communication, creative thinking, self esteem, imagination and invention.

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

Al-Anon: Fridays - 9:00 a.m. at the Grace Church Hall, Lopez Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Center, Lopez.

Contact phone number 468-2510.

weave. Fun for beginners and can be completed in one session! Instructor will provide all materials with several options of bead colors. Bring your glasses if you need them for close work, plus a sack lunch. Offered for ages 10 to Adult. Contact the Resource Center for more information, 468-4117.

shakespeare: ‘A Midsummer

Night’s Dream,’ 7 - 9 p.m., Lopez

Island Vinyards. Gate opens at 7 p.m., curtain at 8:15 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and dress warmly. Suggested donation $15 - $20. For more info, visit www. lopezislandvineyards.com.

Love Dog Cafe Open for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner 8:30am to 9pm Where Food is Art

Committee Meeting, 11:30 a.m.

- 1 p.m., available through video conferencing at the Lopez Island Library. thurs, July 12

meeting: Port of Lopez

Monthly Meeting, 7 - 9 p.m.,

Airport Building. For more info, visit www.portoflopez.com sat, July 14

art: Artists’ Reception for this

month’s show, “Jouer” (French = To Play), 5 - 7 p.m., Chimera

Gallery. New work by Jan Scilipoti and Sheila SimpsonCreps. Show runs from July

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.

To quote Richard S. Gurin from “Business and the Arts: A Necessary Partnership,” “In other words, high-quality arts education programs represent the best chance to develop the future management talent that corporations in the United States need to be competitive on a global basis.”

As part of a collaborative effort to enhance arts education, the San Juan Island School District and the Islands Museum of Art and Sculpture Park are conducting a survey and inviting the SJI community to participate.

The collected information will be used for planning and acquiring funding for future programs and arts instruction in the district.

Anyone who has an interest in arts education is encouraged to participate. Parents, especially – we’d like to hear from you!

A link to the online survey can be found on the district website at www. sjisd.wednet.edu under “Announcements” on the left navigation bar. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. There are some

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challenging questions and you may not have knowledge about all the areas covered. That’s okay! Just mark those questions with “don’t know.” From this we will learn where better communication is needed.

Thanks to the following organizations for their funding and support of this effort: SJI Community Foundation, Washington State Arts Commission, FHES PTA, SJICF Women’s Fund, Leo J. Shapiro & Associates, and the San Juan County Arts Council.

For more information contact Maude Cumming at the San Juan Island School District or Peg Gerlock, IMA education chair at directorsjima@gmail.com.

Peg Gerlock San Juan Island

Coal project is a very bad idea The proposal by Peabody Coal and SSA Marine to build a terminal port at Cherry Point near

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14 - Aug. 9. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday & Monday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lopez Village Plaza, next to Bucky’s, Cafe La Boheme and Holly B’s Bakery.

For more info, call 468-3265 or visit www.ChimeraGallery.com. sun, July 15

music: Roy Rogers and the

Delta Rhythm Kings, 7-9 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. For more info, www.lopezcenter.org. sat, July 21

parade: John Deere Tractor

Parade, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., TBA.

This will be the Fifth Semi-

Bellingham to ship approximately 100 million tons of coal per year to China is really a bad idea.

The port would increase train traffic in our state and would increase shipping in the San Juan Island and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Marine life is already impacted by the present of amount of traffic. The Cherry Point area is also a protected marine area for spawning herring.

Mining and burning coal is an industry we must give up. Besides the production of greenhouse gases, coal creates many health hazards to life. Mercury is one of the by-products of coal. To learn more about the health hazards see the website www.psr.org of Physicians for Social Responsibility.

The port proposition is undergoing the permitting process and you have time to voice your opinion. Write to all your elected officials (state and federal) and to the Amy Corps of Engineers. Addresses can be found in the green pages of the phone book or online.

We are free people. We can effect change and do what is important to keep our unbearably beautiful little blue green world safe and healthy on its journey among the stars.

Ann Orleman Waldron Island

Help put less waste in landfills Party goers, event planners, and other zero waste fans…

Did you know you can now add paper cups to your

annual Tractor Tour of Lopez, a tradition, which began in 2004.

Tractors are owned by members of the sponsor Cascade Two-Cylinder Club based in Skagit and Whatcom counties.

For local tour information, contact Jim Smith at lopezkiwi@ rockisland.com.

music: The Big Event!, 6:30

- 9 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.

For more info, www.lopezcenter.org.

Ongoing

Market: Farmers’ Market, 10

a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturdays, May 19 - Sept. 8. For more info, visit www.lopezfarmersmarket.com.

commingled recyclables?

They must have no liquid in them so drink it up or pour it out, please, before recycling. Plastic cups are not recyclable; if you’re not going to wash them for reuse, paper cups might be a better choice!

And in the interest of reducing waste, it would be useful to just say no to those plastic domes, cup lids, and straws! It may take some creativity to do without but it’s a worthwhile challenge.

Plastic that is used once truly is a waste…and these items are not recyclable.

One use and they become garbage!

Here’s another idea to re-use plastics, while saving resources (oil) and money: Empty the contents of your plastic bags of commingled recyclables into the recycling bins at the solid waste facility; these bags are not recyclable in our current system and can be re-used several times before tearing or otherwise becoming unusable.

Paper bags are reusable too and are also recyclable when they’re beyond use.

Don’t forget that you can borrow ClearStream recycling frames and bags to promote more recycling at your events! Give us a call to arrange for pick up. We can also talk about other ways to reduce party and event trash.

We’d love to hear your ideas to help the islands to send less waste to the landfill!

Helen Venada Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator SJC Solid Waste Division

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Spotlight on Seniors

by Gretchen Wing

Mary Jenison, Lopez Island A 45-year marriage. Two successful daughters. Eight grandchildren. Sounds like the definition of a happy extended family. But Mary Jenison isn’t done; she keeps extending, here on Lopez and on the other side of the world.

An impulsive decision to tour Thailand 19 years ago, with husband Richard and four other Lopezians, led to a love affair with that country, and 13 return trips. On the island of Phuket, Mary established friendships, not only with their guide, but with a taxi driver, and especially with a street-food vendor, Hannisah, whom Mary calls her “soulsister of the world.”

When Hannisah’s only daughter, Fadella, yearned to go to college, Mary promised to raise the money to send her.

Several years and Lopez fundraisers later, Fadella became the first member of her family to graduate from anything, let alone college. But how did a modest postal-worker-turned-cook become involved in such farflung generosity, much less make it happen? Where did this dynamic large-heartedness come from?

The answer begins with Mary’s “idyllic childhood” in Seattle, with industrious midwestern parents who fell in love with the country life of Lopez and bought a little summer cabin on Swifts Bay in 1959. When, after years of being a “summer kid” she met Richard Jenison,

a fifth-generation Lopezian, and married him right out of high school, Mary found herself welcomed with open arms by the island community, and she embraced it right back. Her mom, June Sherer Forrester, and friend and neighbor Doris Nason were her inspirations, imbuing in Mary a deep love of service.

Hard work was another family trait. After two years in Seattle, Mary and Richard moved back to Lopez and “scratched our way through:” Richard fish-

ing, Mary working at the Islander, then the “new” Islandale Store with Bill Carpenter. In 1978, with two small daughters, Mary took a part-time job with the Postal Service, which later morphed into full-time.

Delivery hours were long —“I listened to every book on tape from the library,” Mary chuckles — but she made the job social too.

“I was a compassionate post-office person; if the mail built up over a couple of days, I would stop my car, go up and knock on the

door … For some people, it was their only link.”

Mary loved her mail job and held it for 23 years.

Meanwhile, she committed herself to other types of service, such as 4H leadership, helping to start the Lopez Preschool Co-op and serving on the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts board.

Despite this dedication, Mary kept an element of impulsiveness. One day she found herself in Vita’s, asking Joyce Brinar for a job.

“It came over me all of a sudden: I have to do something different.”

Joyce hired Mary right there, and she quit the post office, despite her love for it. “It was the worst financial decision I’ve ever made in my life, but you know?

Sometimes money isn’t everything.”

Mary delighted in learning more about cooking from Joyce and from Bob Wood, former Bay Cafe owner, and loved selling food to people. She stayed at Vita’s for 10 years.

After such a leap, the travel impulse seems less surprising.

“Thailand called to us,” she says, joking about the contrast between “these two big, white Americans … and the people there who are … the size of my thigh.”

Befriending Hannisah the street vendor and offering to pay for Fadella’s education was right in line with Mary’s character. Her limited funds did not deter Mary; she had full faith in

herself and her community, and they responded to her fundraising efforts.

“I don’t take credit for Fadella at all,” she said. “I spearheaded, but the Lopez community gave.”

When this Muslim girl from an island halfway around the world attained her college degree, Mary was filled with pride for both Fadella and Lopez.

“She is the most grateful young woman, and she cannot thank the Lopez community enough” for sponsoring her education. “I can’t help everyone in the world, but I’ve been able to help one person.”

The Jenisons’ kids and grandkids now refer to Hannisah and Fadella as “your other family.”

Local family may keep the Jenisons closer to Lopez for a bit. Two grandchildren, drawn to Lopez School, have opted to leave their mainland family temporarily to live with grandma and grandpa, and graduation is a year away for grandchild number two. True to character, Mary loves her “close grandma” role.

But when the nest reempties, the world beckons. Beside Thailand, the Jenisons have been to Bali, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and India, so who knows where next?

“There’s such a pull for both of us to southeast Asia, and I think it’s the relationships we’ve built with people,” she said.

Clearly, Mary Jennison is ready to extend the richness of her already-extended family as far as love can go.

Contributed photos

Mary Jenison in 1966, shown left, and Mary and her husband Richard at the Taj Mahal, shown above.

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PeaceHealth vows to offer women’s services San Juan’s new hospital will offer same array of services, as soon-to-be shuttered Inter Island Medical Center does now

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

PeaceHealth officials vowed last week that there would be no scale back in women’s services when the medical center in Friday Harbor closes its doors and Peace Island Medical Center takes its place as the main provider of publicly funded health care services on San Juan Island.

Those promises were made June 20 at a meet-

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ing of the San Juan Island Hospital District Commission and follow in the wake of a request from an official with the Catholic Archdiocese in Seattle, sent recently to PeaceHealth’s Bellingham laboratory, asking that the lab cease providing services to Planned Parenthood clinics.

At the June 20 meeting, attended by about 50 islanders, Peace Island Medical Center CEO Jim Barnhart

said PeaceHealth has no intention of denying services to Planned Parenthood in spite of the Archdiocese’s request. Barnhart noted that PeaceHealth operates independently of Seattle’s Archdiocese despite its Roman Catholic roots.

“PeaceHealth is not owned, operated or governed by the Catholic Church,” Barnhart said.

Peace Island Medical Center, which is slated to open in Friday Harbor at the end of the year, is a unit of PeaceHealth.

A Bellevue-based nonprofit healthcare system, PeaceHealth owns and operates St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, as well as medical centers and rural-

care hospitals in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. It has been a northwest healthcare provider for more than a century, and is financing roughly two-thirds of the $30 million construction cost of Peace Island Medical Center, which is slated to open in Friday Harbor, near the airport, at the end of year.

As designed, Peace Island Medical Center will be a 10-bed critical access hospital providing expanded primary care and specialty clinics, enhanced diagnostic center, a cancer care suite providing on-island chemotherapy and cancer services and a 24-hour emergency room. As part of a binding agreement approved by the hospital commission,

PIMC will replace San Juan Island’s 38-year-old medical clinic, Inter Island Medical Center, once it opens. The hospital district will pass onto PeaceHealth its annual property tax revenue – about $1.2 million a year – to subsidize health care at the new medical center.

Barnhart said that doctors in other PeaceHealth clinics and hospitals provide family planning services, including tubal ligations, vasectomies and prescriptions for contraceptives, and that he expects Peace Island hospital and clinics will continue that policy here. Those service are available through Inter Island Medical Clinic at present.

“PeaceHealth has not

discontinued services to Planned Parenthood and will not discontinue services to Planned Parenthood,” he added.

PeaceHealth Care System was founded by the Roman Catholic Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. In their online “About Us” statement, it states they will continue their founder’s “emphasis on human rights, especially women’s rights.”

According to Linda McCarthy, director of the Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood in Bellingham, which also offers services in Friday Harbor, PeaceHealth officials offered assurances but no answers about See peacehealth, page 5

‘Early Budget Report’ reveals more tough choices ahead San Juan County Administrator Bob Jean told the county council at its June 26 meeting that the county has not yet reached the point where current revenues and expenditures for current services meet. Even with the proposed Public Safety Sales

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“Because Property Tax growth is limited to 1 percent per year and sales tax revenues have been declining since 2008 due to the recession, the county budget has lost real ground to inflation, and it is ground that cannot be made up without some additional revenue,” Jean said.

Jean said that if the county simply continued services at current levels, next year’s expenses would exceed revenue by nearly $800,000. He said that financial projections show the average shortfall would average $1.2 million per year from 2013 through 2015.

In response to budget shortfalls, the council has placed a Public Safety Sales Tax proposal on the August 7 primary ballot. Jean said that passage of the proposed sales tax would enable the county to avoid personnel cuts in the sheriff’s office, essential court services and prosecutor’s office, but it would only make up about half the annual shortfall.

The administrator’s budget report projects that if the proposed sales tax is approved, the county’s work force will need to be reduced by seven positions. If the proposition fails, 14 positions will have to be eliminated – that amounts to more than 10 percent of the work force funded by the county’s general fund.

“It’s going to be tough,” Jean said. “Over the past four years, the county has gone through five rounds of budget cutting and 32 full time positions have been already been eliminated.”

He praised county employees for their willingness in recent years to take furloughs, re-open contracts, and reduce insurance benefits; and the voters for approving a

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property tax levy lid-lift in 2009, much of which was earmarked for specific county programs such as parks, senior services and the extension services.

“The Public Safety Sales Tax won’t get us all of the way there, but it is an important next step toward long-term stability,” he said.

His budget plan calls for taking enough cuts in the 2013 budget to make it possible to continue without further reductions for the next three years.

“That would give the council enough time to work with the community to decide what level of service the community wants and how it wants to pay for it,” he added.

In 2015, the 2009 levy lid-lift would need to be renewed or county revenue would drop by another $1 million per year.

While Jean’s report identified areas where positions might be eliminated, he said that his report was intended to be just the start of the discussion. The council has scheduled a follow-up discussion for July 10 and will invite comment on the report and budget priorities from both the public and elected officials. Jean will also provide more information about program budgets and how county services would be different with and without the passage of the Public Safety Sales Tax. Jean summed up his report by saying, “San Juan County is not alone. Local governments nationwide have been struggling to find the ‘new normal’ – the point where revenues and service expenditures match. With the county’s budget cuts since 2008, the voter approved levy lid lift in 2010, and other budget and service cuts in non-Public Safety areas for 2013-2015, the Public Safety Sales Tax is an important next step toward achieving that goal.”

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Bomb found in mailbox Council poised to pass revised On Saturday, June 16, at about 1 p.m., San Juan County Sheriff Department deputies and Lopez Island firefighters were sent to a Cross Road residence on a reported explosive device, which was found in the mailbox.

The immediate area was evacuated and the roadway closed for nearly five hours until regional bomb squad members arrived from Snohomish County and rendered the device safe.

Examination of the device revealed that it had been made from a collection of “safe and sane” commercial fireworks, altered to

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their next move when she met with them to discuss Archbishop J. Peter Sartain’s letter and its contents. She said that she later received a telephone call from PeaceHealth saying it “will continue business as usual with Planned Parenthood as they tried to find a solution” to the Archbishop’s request and the need for laboratory services for Planned Parenthood clients.

If promises are being made, she said that she would like them spelled out on paper.

“While we are encour-

manufacture a homemade bomb.

Had the bomb exploded in the mailbox, fragments of that mailbox and elements of the bomb itself would have presented a serious risk to anyone in the immediate area.

Investigation into this incident is continuing, according to Sheriff Rob Nou. The voters of San Juan County passed an ordinance that prohibits possession of all personal use fireworks. As we approach the 4th of July, this will be the first year that the fireworks ban has been in place, added Nou. Professional fireworks shows will not be affected.

aged to hear a representative of PeaceHealth state publicly they plan to continue providing lab services to Planned Parenthood patients, we have not officially been informed of that news,” McCarthy said. “We look forward to receiving that confirmation in writing.”

Barnhart said that Inter Island Medical Center doctors who will join Peace Island have not provided elective abortion services at the clinic and have unanimously said they will not provide elective abortions at PIMC. However, Barnhard noted that in emergency situations Peace Island would not interfere in its physi-

cian’s medical judgments.

Like Bar nhar t, PeaceHealth’s Michael Garrido, vice president of mission integration, assured those services would continue and that PIMC’s policies will be put down on paper.

“We’ll provide these policies in writing,” Garrido said.

Following the meeting, Hospital Commission Chairwoman Lenore Bayuk said that written policies “will be developed by the PeaceIsland Board” (which has yet to be named) and would be available before PIMC opens in November.

“Those policies will be consistent with what was said here tonight,” she said.

rules on wireless communication Poor cell phone service may be coming to an end on the islands with new ordinance

By Steve Werhly Journal reporter

Spotty cell phone coverage in the San Juan Islands, where boaters at Sucia Island get better reception than many residents of Orcas Island, might be coming to an end.

Island cell phone users, county emergency service personnel and even disgruntled whale watchers at Lime Kiln Park are being promised better cellular phone service if the San Juan County Council passes the Broadband/Emergency Services/Wireless Ordinance at a June 26 public hearing.

Cell phone service has been a perennial issue for residents of all islands, but communication needs of public safety personnel and emergency service providers have been a priority concern since an ad hoc citizens group was formed in 2008 to address constraints of local land-use rules on siting of communications antennas. If approved, the pending wireless ordinance would replace regulations on siting of cellular antenna siting that went into effect in 1997.

Drawing on recommendations of the citizens group and the Planning Commission, the proposed ordinance liberalizes the permitting process that would allow for more locations for cellular service antennas, especially for antennas classified as “joint use” and those that meet aesthetic and safety design standards.

“We have gone through a long process,” said County Councilman Howie Rosenfeld.

“There’s things we might have done differently, but it’s something we need to get done, especially for law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs.” But it’s not a done deal quite yet. The county council recently received notice from Verizon Cellular asserting that the proposed ordinance discriminates against cellular providers in favor of Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

The recent letter reiterates positions taken during public hearings on the ordinance earlier this year and has been reviewed by County Prosecutor Attorney Randy Gaylord.

Gaylord said he has vetted the ordinance as well as the arguments advanced by Verizon and others in the letter and during the public hearing process. His conclusion, which he will provide to the council Tuesday, is that the ordinance “addresses the concerns expressed” by the service providers and “is ready to be passed” by the council.

Council Chairwoman Patty Miller acknowledged that “there has been a question raised” about “preferential treatment.”

But, she said in an email, “I do not expect it will derail the ordinance which we expect to pass as early as next Tuesday.”

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4th of July Events

4th of july races: 10K Run

and 5K Walk/Run, Registration starts at 7 a.m., race begins at 8:30 a.m., Islander’s Bank.

Questions? Contact Jerry Hancock: jerryhancock@ rockisland.com or Ian Lange at ianlange@rockisland.com.

Book sale: Friends of the

Lopez Island Library. 9 a.m.

- 3 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and Arts. The Book Sale features a great selection of used books, videos,

and audiobooks! Shop at The Friends Corner Store offering book bags, sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats, mugs and Christmas ornaments for sale.

parade: Boats, Goats and

Fancy Floats, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Come join us in the parade or watch along Fisherman Bay Road starting at Isla (formerly the Creamery) and winding through the Village on Lopez Road ending at Week’s Road and Fisherman

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a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Lopez Center Outdoor Pavilion. After the Lopez 4th of July Parade come and join us outside for a hamburger BBQ. All proceeds go to the LCCA. For more info, visit www.lopezcenter.org.

fireworks: 26th Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display, 10:30 - 11 p.m., Fisherman Bay. For more info, visit www. lopezfireworks.com.

Say goodbye to personal fireworks Personal fireworks are a thing of the from the county and approved by the fire marshal or designee per SJCC past.

In November 2010, San Juan County 9.20.040 prior to any public or private voters approved an ordinance that pro- display of fireworks. The permit may hibits the sale, transfer, and discharge of be immediately revoked at any time fireworks without a permit. The ordinance deemed necessar y by the fire marshal or fire chief due to any noncompliance, became effective November 23.

It is unlawful for any person to possess, weather conditions, and/or period of sell, offer to sell, use, transfer, discharge extreme fire danger. or explode any fireworks within the unincorporated areas of San Juan County, except for duly authorized public or private dis• There were 476 fireworks-related injuries and fires plays. All public or private firereported to the state Fire Marshal’s Office in 2011 by works displays must be planned, fire departments and hospitals. Of the 476 reports organized and discharged by a received, there were 264 fires and 212 injuries. The state of Washington licensed majority of these incidents occur on July 4th. Most incipyro-technician. dents were caused by males between 15 and 21 years “Fireworks can injure peoof age. The incidents of greatest concern are: ple and start unwanted fires,” • 89 residential fires totaling $5,333,425 in loss, 15 said Orcas Fire Chief Kevin were caused by illegal devices, nine were caused by O’Brien. “Last year in the state legal fireworks and 65 were caused by an unknown of Washington, there were 264 type of firework device. fires and 212 people injured • 105 fires and 91 injuries were caused by devices due to fireworks; 89 of the fires which are illegal to own or possess in Washington were homes resulting in a total State. loss of over five million dol• Nine sparkler bomb incidents that included six lars. Because of the ordinance fires/explosions and three causing facial and hand approved by the voters of San injuries. These devices are considered improvised Juan County and the associexplosive devices which are illegal to manufacture and ated dangers of fireworks, we possess. Injuries from one of these devices resulted ask people to enjoy the public in metal puncture wounds, burns and tearing to the displays and refrain from using hands and trauma to the face, chest and legs. personal fireworks.”

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Runners prepare in different ways as Lopez Island Fun Run Starter Carol Avent raises the starting horn.

By Ian M. Lange

Stop the presses! Get off the couch! This year, due to overwhelming popular demand, your race directors have added a one-mile family romp for all ages. Run, and/or walk the one mile, or run either the 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles) distances, or walk 5K. All events will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. on July 4, from Islander’s Bank. Enjoy the day and get exercise too while helping Lopez Lions Club community causes. All proceeds go to local nonprofit organizations which include: Lopez School District programs and trips, vision assistance, Lopez Family Resource Center, Lopez Cemetery Association and Lopez Island Prevention Coalition.

Race day registration for the 33rd annual event starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 8:10 a.m. sharp; the race starts and finishes at Islander’s Bank. Beat the crowds and reg-

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See you there; bring family and friends to help us surpass last year’s $4,500. This will allow the Lopez Lions Club to increase its awards to those great “Friendly Isle” causes and organizations.

Questions? Contact Jerry Hancock: jerryhancock@rockisland.com or Ian Lange: ianlange@rockisland.com.

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Jim Scripps many years ago celebrated the 4th of July by shooting off fireworks from a “rock” just off Charles Island.

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Last year’s 4th of July show.

23 years ago, three people got together and began to organize a group to do the fireworks display for the island. They kept the fireworks on the south end, and then decided to move the display to Fisherman Bay where more people would be able to view the show. It began small and has built up year after year, to what it is now.

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Lopez Island has become one of Washington state’s most treasured celebrations. Many come from all over the country to enjoy a “down home” themed parade and see the fireworks light up the sky. This year’s display is Weds., July 4, 10:30 - 11 p.m. at Fisherman Bay. To help the continue the legacy of this spectacular community funded

fireworks display, you can buy your own Lopez Fireworks Apparel T-shirt designed with art work by Laine Nichols. All profits from donations and Lopez Fireworks Apparel go directly to the general fireworks fund.

You can order online and pick-up shirts at the Lopez Chamber Office.

For more info, www. lopezfireworks.com.

Second Annual LCCA 4th of July BBQ

For the second year the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts will be hosting the 4th of July Barbecue.

The LCCA took over the BBQ from the Lopez Island Community Fireworks Committee last year and changed the fare from salmon to burgers.

This year the center is continuing

the burger theme, serving all natural Misty Isle Beef and veggies burgers, plus chips and coleslaw from Vitas.

We will have a beer garden featuring an IPA and Lager from Anacortes Brewery as well as soft drinks and juice.

During the BBQ, the Lopez Lions will be presenting awards for the

parade.

For more information, visit www. lopezcenter.org.

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Last year’s 4th of July Barbecue, shown right, at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.

Boats, Goats and Fancy Floats at July 4 Parade “Boats, Goats and Fancy Floats has been selected as the theme for the July 4th Lopez Parade,” said Diana Hancock, President of the Lopez Lions Club. “We believe everyone can have fun with this theme. It represents our maritime heritage, our agricultural roots and the fun of the 4th.”

The Lopez Lions Club has coordinated the parade and Fun Run/Walk for more than 30 years.

“These events, along with the Fireworks, are major activities for the day’s celebration,” said Ron Hall, co-chair of the parade. “We want people, locals and visitors alike, to have a fun time and good memories of time on Lopez.”

Norma and Bill Brimmer have been chosen as the Grand Marshalls for the Parade. The couple has been very active on Lopez, especially with the Lopez Thrift Shop, since the mid-1980s. Bill was a driving force behind the acquisition of the property and new building for the Shop. Also, they have volunteered at the Lopez Library, the Golf Club, the Birthday Club, and the Senior Center. They were Lopez Spirit Award honorees in 2006.

The parade will follow the same route as last year, beginning on Fisherman Bay Road just south of The Lopez Islander Resort and Marina, going through the Village, past the Bank on Weeks Road to the Post Office and then around the corner to the Community Center where it ends.

Parade registration will begin at 9 a.m. The parade begins promptly at 11 a.m.

Lopez Island Fire & EMS Wishes everyone a safe Independence Day!

We hope you enjoy the public firework displays!

Please remember, all other fireworks are against the law.

Contributed photo/ Carolyn Cameron

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Sheriff’s Log San Juan County Sheriff’s Depar tment repor ted responding to these calls: June 12: Expired tags prompted the arrest of an Orcas Island man for driving with a suspended license following an early morning traffic stop in the 1100 block of North Beach Road.

The 24-year-old, who was pulled over shortly before 9 a.m., was reportedly driving a vehicle with tags that expired six months earlier, which he was ticketed for as well.

June 16: An ill-conceived decision of where to park prompted a late-night arrest of a Lopez Island man for DUI. The 26-year-old, who was taken into custody at about 1 a.m., reportedly caught the attention of a deputy by leaving his pickup parked in the middle of an intersection in the 1700 block of Fisherman Bay Road.

– A 68-year-old San Juan Island man accused of shoplifting $37 in merchandise from a Friday Harbor grocery store was arrested for theft. The man, apprehended and detained by an employee at the Market Place, was taken into custody by authorities at about 4:30 p.m.

– A late-night collision with a guardrail led to the arrest of a San Juan Island woman for DUI. The 25-year-old, who was taken into custody near her Spring Street home shortly after 1 a.m., reportedly drove into a guard rail near the intersection of No. 2 Schoolhouse Road and Keri Lane earlier in the night, and was later apprehended while trying to guide her damaged sedan back home.

June 18: Three fully loaded fire extinguishers vanished from an Eastsound apartment complex in an

apparent theft. All three were in plastic display cases and mounted on the wall of separate apartment buildings at the time they disappeared.

June 20: Allegations of assault led to the arrest of an Orcas Island man accused of punching his exwife’s boyfriend in the face.

The 51-year-old was tracked down after leaving his exwife’s Eastsound apartment, where the mid-afternoon assault allegedly occurred, and taken into custody for misdemeanor assault.

June 21: A former bookkeeper of a San Juan Island couple is the leading suspect in an apparent theft of $8,000 or more in cash from their personal bank account. The couple reportedly became alarmed when the 36-year-old San Juan woman hired to take of their household and business bills failed to show up for

Lopez man accused of rape to stand trial

By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor

A Lopez Island man accused of a late-night sexual assault of a female friend more than twice his age will stand trial for rape in late August.

On June 8, Jonathan Michael Law, 24, pleaded not guilty in San Juan County Superior Court to one count of second-degree rape by forcible compulsion, a Class A felony. He was released under court orders pending an Aug. 27 trial date.

Prosecutors claim that Law made unwanted advances that were rejected by the alleged victim and that he used physical force despite her protests to first subdue and then to rape her.

The woman was at home alone following a mid-May

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birthday celebration at a Lopez Village bar when Law, who attended the party, reportedly stopped by at about 1:30 a.m. to check out her cabin and the plans she has for it.

The woman reportedly told detectives that she was taken by surprise when Law became aggressive and that she recalls going into a state of shock as he became more forceful and she was unable to break free.

A Class A felony, seconddegree rape by force carries maximum penalties of life in prison, a $50,000 fine, or both.

According court documents, Law acknowledged having sex with the woman, but claims that it was consensual. He reportedly told a friend that the two shared a kiss as he was about to leave the woman’s home and that the one thing then led to another.

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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 11:00 a.m. in Center Church on Davis Bay Road. Also in Friday Harbor at 9:15 a.m. in St. David’s and in Eastsound at 2:00 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: lopezfriends@gmail.com 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 3782910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.

June 22: A Seattle skipper was arrested for BUI (boating under the influence) following a mid-day encounter with the U.S. Coast Guard in San Juan Channel. The 49-year-old man, piloting a Bayliner that was seized at the time of the arrest, was escorted to the sheriff’s office in Eastsound, where he was booked for the offense. His blood-alcohollevel reportedly was more than three times the legal

work. They later discovered at least $8,000 unaccounted for and missing from a bank account.

– A San Juan Island man faces two new charges after a pair of warrants prompted his arrest outside a Friday Harbor tavern. The 32-yearold, who was taken into custody at about 1 a.m., was allegedly in possession of pot and of paraphernalia at the time of his warrantrelated arrest.

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“We are not directing any significant energy to this ‘what if?’ However, the community of Lopez has worked toward this goal for 20 years and we will not give up,� he said. “We told the council that we would certainly be back responding to their RFP [request for proposal] with a modified service plan should the ballot measure not succeed.�

If the district is successful, Eppenbach said the biggest change for Lopez regarding solid waste will be local control. There will be a suggestion box, and the district will be inviting ideas and inputs from locals. The recycling service will revert to a free source-separated operation and will produce the highest return value. The district

plans to expand recycling services over time. For a small fee, there will be an option to dispose of recyclables in commingled form.

Other big changes will come in cost savings. The district is working to find an inexpensive means to dispose of waste glass, which because of its weight is costly to transport. The recycling center “Take-It-OrLeave-It� will be improved with volunteers organized by the district. “With the official formation of the Lopez District, SWAP will assume an ongoing support role as a membership nonprofit organization, charged with public information and education, volunteer recruitment and fundraising,� he said. “We are all feeling very excited to take the next step. The first thing we have to do, though, is get the property tax mea-

sure passed in November.�

Countywide, you can expect to put your trash and recycling bin curbside, starting Sept. 1, as San Juan Sanitation, Inc. will be providing garbage and recycling pickup service.

San Juan Sanitation has been collecting garbage in San Juan County since 1966 and is the solid waste collection company approved for work in the islands by the state’s Transportation and Utilities Commission. Maps of the service areas for garbage and recycling pickup on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands will be on the Public Works website within a few weeks, and county staff will be available at the county fair in August to answer questions about the transition to the new system.

The county’s new “Level of Ser vice� regulations require that recycling and

garbage route collection services must be purchased in combination; existing route collection customers will be automatically signed up for recycling collection starting in September; the basic monthly recycling service will include two 32-gallon cans; excess recyclable materials can be collected for an additional charge and recycling must occur on the same day as garbage collection. Fees for services can be found at www.sanjuansani.com.

To keep track of all these changes regarding the solid waste system, public works has an email news service to provide interested residents with the latest information. To sign up, visit www.co.san-juan.wa.us/ mail/optin.aspx. “We want to be open and transparent and be accessible,� Mulcahy said.

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As toxic chemicals from motor vehicles wash off roads and into the recently built detention ponds, some of the contaminants will stick to clay and organic matter and stay on the bottom.

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The smell of freshly cooked burgers, fries, fish and chips, coffee, and cookies made from scratch drift from the door of Ye Scurvy Dogs - Home Port restaurant, located at the ferry landing.

It all started about a year ago when Deanna and Jay Brant bought the Island Style Hot Dog stand. The Brant family sold hot dogs in the old store parking lot, but once fall and winter brought cold, windy weather the Brants decided to close up until spring.

During this off season of selling hot dogs, the opportunity to buy the Krusty Krab presented itself. “We decided it was exactly what we wanted to do,� said Deanna.

When touch ups of the Krusty Krab began, the Brants thought that all it would take was a thorough clean, a quick paint job and they would be back in business. This was not the case. “The building needed some serious TLC (tender loving care),� said Deanna.

Weeks of hard work from the Brant family and the help of many others were put into making this building up to date. Finally on April 11, Ye Scurvy Dogs- Home Port was finished and ready for business. “We know that one of the biggest hurdles will be to gain the trust of the locals when it comes to being open regularly, as consistency has been an issue with past owners over the years,� said Deanna. “We’re open every day at 6 a.m. now and will do so all year long. We’ll be closed on July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We stay open until at least 2 p.m., but often later and as the ferry schedule changes.

We’ll be open until 6:30 p.m. for the summer.�

You can also can also call ahead and place an order at Ye Scurvy Dogs- Home Port at 468-4700. – Cook is an intern for the Islands’ Weekly

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Trainee.

Company Driver. Lease Operator. Lease Trainers. Ask about our New Pay Scale! (877) 3697105 www.centraldrivingjobs.net

PUBLISHER Sound Publishing is seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to build on the solid growth of its twice weekly community newspapers and its 24/7 online presence on the beautiful Whidbey Island.

Ideally, the candidate will have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing, and financial management. The publisher will help develop strategy for the newspapers as they continue to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse suburban marketplace.

Sound Publishing Inc. is Washington’s largest private, independent newspaper company.

Its broad household distribution blankets the entire Greater Puget Sound region, extending north from Seattle to Canada, south to Portland, Oregon, and west to the Pacific Ocean. If you have the ability to think outside the box, are customer-driven, success-oriented and want to live in one of the most beautiful and livable areas in Washington State, then we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume, cover letter with salary requirements to:

REPORTER

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT The Journal of The San Juans’ in beautiful Friday Harbor, WA seeks an enthusiastic, motivated Advertising Sales Representative to sell advertising to our island clients.

The successful candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented and possess exceptional customer service skills.

Previous sales experience required and media sales a plus! Reliable insured transportation and good driving record required. We offer base salary plus commissions, excellent health benefits, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Please send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to

Business Opportunities

INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL Exchange Representative: Earn supplemental income placing and supervising high school exchange students. Volunteer host families also needed.

Promote world peace! www.afice.org/reps

Long established business for sale in Friday Harbor.

Price includes all equipment, office furniture, inventory and client lists. $27,000. Send e-mail to: fhbusinessforsale@hotmail.com

Walk-in clinic/ medical practice for sale.

Turnkey business with huge potential for growth for one or more providers. Call 360-679-0380 and leave your contact number for further information, or email: officemanager@ isolainternalmedicine.com Schools & Training

ATTEND COLLEGE online from home. *Medical *Business *Criminal Justice. *Hospitality. Job placement assistance.

Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.

SCHEV certified. Call 8 6 6 - 4 8 3 - 4 4 2 9 . www.CenturaOnline.com

tbullock@soundpublishing.com

or: Sound Publishing Inc., Human Resources/ Publisher, 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

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The Bainbridge Island Review, a weekly community newspaper located in western Washington state, is accepting applications for a parttime general assignment Reporter. The ideal candidate will have solid reporting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowledge of the AP Stylebook, 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 passion for community news reporting and a desire to work in an ambitious, dynamic newsroom, we want to hear from you.

E.O.E. Email your resume, cover letter and up to 5 non-returnable writing, photo and video samples to hr@soundpublishing.com Or mail to BIRREP/HR Dept., Sound Publishing, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

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hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/JSJADSALES Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106 Poulsbo, WA 98370

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CREATIVE ARTIST The North Kitsap Herald, a weekly community newspaper located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Poulsbo, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist.

Duties include performing ad and spec design, designing promotional materials, providing excellent customer service to the sales staff and clients. Requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced deadlineoriented environment.

Experience in Adobe Creative Suite 2: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat is also required. Newspaper or other media experience is preferred. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Requires flexibility. We offer a great work environment, health benefits, 401k, paid holidays, vacation and sick time.

EOE. Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: CANKH/HR Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370 SALES CAREERS

REPORTER Reporter sought for staff opening with the Peninsula Daily News, a sixday 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 Angeles office in which being a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience.

Port Angeles-based Peninsula Daily News, circulation 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 w w w. p e n i n s u l a d a i l y news.com and the beauty and recreational oppor tunities at http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/section/pdntabs#vizguide.

In-person visit and tryout are required, so Washington/Northwest applicants given preference.

Send cover letter, resume 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@peninsuladailynews.com.

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Are you creative and thrive on success? • Do you like to have fun? • Do you enjoy working with people? • Do you want to stop working weekends and holidays? • Are you self motivated? Good at sales? • Would you like to earn $40,000 or more per year? • Do you want benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance and 401k?

If your answer is yes, we want to talk with you!

The San Juan News Group is the island leader in all media in the San Juan Islands. Our team of professional sales people help local businesses increase their sales using the web and print. Join our dynamic team of sales professionals! Visit our office at640 Mullis Street, West Wing, in Friday Harbor, and ask to speak to our Publisher, or email your resume to hr@soundpublishing.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

San Juan County Fair

is seeking temporary workers: Office Support (up to 8 weeks in July & August or the week of August 13th only) Accounting Support (Some pre-Fair time and the week of August 13th) Grounds Support (up to 8 weeks in July & August or the week of August 13th only) Over-Night Security (the week of August 13th) For information and application, visit www.sanjuanco.com or contact Human Resources at 360-370-7402.

Closes 7/13/12. EOE.

Spencer Spit State Park

has 1 Park Aide position open. 40 hours per week. Pay $10.71 per hour. Call Tina or Del at: 360-468-2251

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DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation.

Includes custody, support, property division and bills.

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Cemetery Plots

DOUBLE BURIAL PLOT in the Prestigious Sunset Hills Memorial Park.

Gorgeous, locally operated establishment.

Peaceful rest for your loved ones &/or yourself.

Situated in the beautiful Garden of Lincoln. Sale price includes opening, closing, vault, markers & 2 internment rights. $22,000 firm. I will pay transfer fee of $150.

1215 145th Place SE, Bellevue. 425-454-0826.

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flea market Miscellaneous

SAWMILLS from only $3997.00 -- Make Money/Save Money with your own bandmill -- Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to shift.

FREE info/DVD: w w w. N o r t h w o o d S a w mill.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext 300N

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Musical Instruments

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GOLDEN DOODLES F1B Puppies! Low allergen, low shedding and long lived companions!

Home raised. Parents are smart, gentle and tested for hips, knees and eyes. Vet check with first shots & wormed.

Ready for homes mid July. Will range from 35 to 65 lbs. 5 Black. 1 Cream. 2 Beige/ Apricot.

2 Black Females. Starting at $975. 206-4633844. www.vashonisland goldendoodles.shutter fly.com allison@dancingleaves. com

14’ ALASKAN Smokercraft: aluminum. New galvanized Salt Water King trailer. 25 HP Johnson outboard and electric Kicker motor. 4 life jackets, Eagle depth finder, rod holders, seats, cushions, anchor, tag lines, crab pots with bouys and leaded lines and too much more to list! $3,000 obo. Coupeville. Call Richard 425218-0213.

26’ Tollycraft fly bridge.

Strong, safe, roomy. Single Merc cruiser direct drive. Newer trim tabs.

Large head, pressure water, propane galley, a/c fridge. VHF, depth, stereo. Anchor windless, new cushions. Ready for cruising or fishing. $12,500. Oak Harbor Marina, B-2. 360-9291776 28’ ASPEN C-90 Cruiser, 2011. Like new, 135 hours. Current Price: $150,000.

Washington Sales tax paid. Located in Friday Harbor. For contact, email: aspenc90@centurylink.net.

Manufactured locally in Snohomish County.

More info about boat at: www.aspenpower catamarans.com www.aspenpowercatamarans.com

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VINTAGE STORY and Clark walnut spinnet piano with unique, matching seat and heel mat. Always kept tuned. In very good condition. $450.

Call: 360-376-3128.

Wanted/Trade

WANTED: RADIO Tubes, Ham Radio, Phone Equipment, Large Speakers. Cash Paid!

503-999-2157

allison@dancingleaves.com

GREAT DANE

AKC GREAT DANE Puppies. Now offering Full-Euro’s, Half-Euro’s & Standard Great Danes. Males & females. Every color but Fawns, $500 & up.

Health guarantee. Licensed since 2002.

Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes. Also; selling Standard Poodles. www.dreyersdanes.com Call 503-556-4190.

wheels pets/animals

BEAUTIFUL AKC English Cream Golden Retriever Puppies.

Have had 1st shots and health checkup. They have been raised in the beautiful country, are well socialized, and are good with little children. Parents temperaments are calm, loving, and smart.

Price $800. For more information: 360-520-9196 or www.mountainsprings kennel.weebly.com www.mountainspringskennel.weebly.com

Marine Miscellaneous

12’ PELICAN Jon Boat, Model J12P. Great for lake fishing. Foldable seats with backs. Motor mount. Cable for electric motor. EZ load trailer 12’ to 14’. Like new. Value estimated at $1200.

Asking $900. Used 3 times. See www.pelicansport.com for details.

360-675-4183 Marine Power

1986 HEWES CRAFT, 50hp Honda with controls, trailer, depth finder, Bilge pump. Trained in: duck hunting, fishing, crabbing, prawning, clamming. Owner purchased new. Vessel serviced by Roche Harbor Marine. $5100. Contact: (425)238-9100 or (425)778-6414 Find what you need 24 hours a day.

Marine Sail

1976 33’ RANGER; ONE owner boat & always well maintained! New; 25 HP Universal Diesel, 22 gallon fuel tank, 2 batteries, prop, electric marine toilet, Dodger, interior cushions, sailing electronics. Standing rigging & life lines replaced 2007.

Refrigeration, Dickinson fireplace, propane cook stove/ oven.

Last haul out October 2011. She’s ready for summer cruising! $29,000. San Juan Island. Call 360-378-5111.

40’ KETTENBURG K-40.

Elegant Mahogany sloop. Ideal racer/ cruiser for Islands & Sound!

Extensivley restored.

Well maintained! Yanmar 30 HP diesel engine. Excellent cond! $34,500 obo.

West Sound Marina, Eastsound, Orcas Island location. Call Mark 360298-2449. Many details available at: www.kettenburgforsale. weebly.com www.kettenburgforsale.weebly.com

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5’ YAMAHA BABY GRAND piano. Ebony satin finish! Excellent condition. Piano has bright tone & nice action.

Year is approximately 1978, only second owner. Includes two benches and sheet music. $5,000. Roche Harbor, San Juan Island.

Contact Dave 360-298-0213 or Jodi 360-298-0614.

stuff RECEIVER’S AUCTION Case#09-2-00438-9 www.PotholesGolfAuction.com 7/27/12 Selling to Highest Bidder; 255ac PUD w/permits; Othello, WA (near Moses Lake) Coast/Sperry Van Ness, local contact Dave Smith 206-276-2169

BICHON FRISE puppies. AKC Registered.

Taking deposits. $900 each. For companion only! Will be vet checked and have first shots and be dewormed. Call for information: 360-8747771, 360-621-8096 or go to website to see our adorable puppies! www.bichonfrise puppies4sale.com www.bichonfrisepuppies4sale.com

Dogs

Auctions/ Estate Sales

Marine Power

Dogs

36’ UNIFLITE SPORT SEDAN, 1976. Double berth, hanging/linen lockers. Shower stall.

Galley down, propane range, microwave, large refrig/fr, dining counter.

Teak interior.

Sleeper sofa. Diesel heat. 2-250 Cummins 1200hrs, new fuel tanks. Winch, chain rode. Radar, GPS, inverter.

Inflatable and outboard.

No bottom blisters.

Now only $29,500. Port Orchard.

360-871-5907

ABSOLUTELY Beautiful 1978 Tollycraft 30’ Fly Bridge Sedan. Moored under cover in Lake Washington almost since new. Professionally maintained. Recent Carpet and upholstery.

Wonderful family boat.

Twin Mercruiser 350’s.

Excellent electronics and safety systems. New 1200w Inverter. Includes 8ft Livingston dinghy with 3 HP electric motor.

Prettiest 30’ Tolly around. Additional photos and maintenance records available. Only $29,500. Bellevue, Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club. Call Bob at 425746-9988.

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ULTRA PRISTINE 2003 56’ Meridian 580 Pilothouse Motoryacht. Meticulously maintained and moored in freshwater since new! Only 723 hours; twin 635 HP Cummins. Includes 1800 GPD, watermaker, furnace, 14’ Avon dinghy with 50 HP Yamaha, full electronics! Too many options to list! Only $598,000. Mercer Island.

Call Dale 503-519-4235.

Automobiles Classics & Collectibles

1985 FERRARI Mondial Cabriolet, 2+2, 3.2L, red with black top, 44,000 miles, new belts and fluids, great condition!!

Fun, good ride and handling. This car has a 5 STAR rating for reliability. $25,000 or best offer. Call Tom: 206842-2744 Automobiles Chevrolet

1993 CHEVY Corvette.

Original Owner. 44,000 miles - always garaged.

Color is Black on Black.

Automatic Transmission.

Excellent condition. $14,000 or best offer.

Call Don at 360-5881611 Automobiles Ford

2006 FORD FOCUS ZX4 SE. Nice, smooth ride! Metallic grey with grey upholstered interior!

5 speed standard shift, 4 door, new tires. Low miles, only 83,800, used very little! Mostly towed behind our motor home.

Excellent condition! Only owner. Dealership maintained. Records included. $7,500. Coupeville.

Call Bill 360-720-6283.

Pickup Trucks Ford

1988 FORD F-150 with Canopy. 5 speed manual. Only 80,800 miles!!

Clean Interior, Many Extras. Recent Tune-Up. New Wiring Harness and Windshield. 6-ply Tires.

Load-Lifter Rear Springs. Asking $2,400.

Call for info, (360)6798385 Whidbey Island 2000 FORD F-250 extended cab with short bed. 93,500 miles, V-10 6.8L, AT, 4WD Lariat.

Many options. Remote start, alarm system, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power/leather seats, cruise control, power steering, sliding rear window, rear air bag shocks, tow package, sprayed bed liner. $9,965. (206)567-4222 Vashon

TRUCK & CAMPER Combo; perfect for vacations and hunting! 2011 Arctic Fox model 811, slide out, wireless jacks, old galley, dinette, wet bath, large heated tanks, comfortable double bed, attic with storage, awning, AM/ FM/ CD player, many more extras! 2006 Ford F250 Extended cab, 4WD, Diesel, long bed, over load air bags, satellite radio. Great road machine! Operator’s manuals. All maintenance records. Excellent condition! $62,500.

Whidbey Island. 360678-6651; 678-969-3223 Utility Trailers

16’ CARGO SPORT Cargo/ Car trailer. 7000 GVWR. Dual Axle with rear ramp door. Great condition!

Freeland. $3,000. 360-320-2364.

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Motorhomes

30’ TRAVEL QUEEN Motor home. Very clean all fiberglass! Fully selfcontained, ready to roll!

Built in blender, perfect for margaritas making.

Twin roof air conditioners, built-in vacuum cleaner system, 65 KW generator & 440 Dodge engine. Sleeps 7 comfortably. Priced to sell quick $2,500 obo.

Coupeville. Call Richard 425-218-0213.

Tents & Travel Trailers

22’ WILDWOOD LE Travel Trailer 2006 with hitch. Ready for your summer trip! Awning, 4 Point Jacks, dual axel, spare tire, dual propane tanks and batteries.

Bathroom with shower, kitchenette, queen bed & CD player.

Propane stove and water heater.

Sleeps 4! Excellent condition!

Very clean! $6,000. Eastsound, San Juan Islands. 360-3765557.

23’ JAYCO Eagle SL, 1997. Very good condition. Refrigerator, water heater, shower, toilet, air conditioner, heater, microwave, stove top and oven. Sleeps 4-5 comfortably. Comes with hitch assembly. $4,500.

Call: (360)730-1387 Whidbey Island

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Motorcycles COUPEVILLE

2007 HONDA VT100C Shadow Spirit with windshield. All Silver and chrome. Excellent condition with only 5,761 miles. Rides nice and handles well! Perfect for your summer road trip!

Only owner, well maintained & garaged. Ready to go! Double seat.

NADA average retail: $5,274.

Asking only $4,585. Coupeville. Call Art 360-678-5603.

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Free Certified Nursing Assistant class at LCC of the San Juan Islands. Must be interested in employment with our facility to be included in the class. Classes start July 30, 2012. Call today, or stop by 660 Spring St. to pick up an application.

Jean Staben 360.378.2117 Visit us online at LCCA.COM.

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Inland Vacant Lots Potential views from .32 AC near Islandale Store. Adjacent property available. #296699 Priced to sell. Sunny .40 AC w/ existing building site & potential Mud Bay views. #296693 .69 AC bldg. site in quiet neighborhood just walking distance to Hunter Bay Dock. #365981 Level moderately treed Aleck Bay lot w/ access to a private community beach. #29150298 South end .34 AC lot w/ septic, power & water near Agate Beach & Iceberg Point. #277018 Bright + sunny 2.4 AC parcel w/ water + power on south end. Partial Mud Bay view. #114570 Near marinas & restaurants this near .75 AC lot has power, water & sewer to lot line. #341479 Partially cleared 2.12 AC starter lot across from Islandale Store & near boat launch. #112689 Hummel Lake access from nicely wooded 4 AC parcel. Good bldg. sites + water. #332860 Spread out on 4.94 treed AC w/ small wooded wetland + share in water association. #369380 Lightly wooded .97 AC w/ western marine views. Water, power & sewer at lot line. #341461 Dramatic 1.19 AC at the top ‘o the hill. Enjoy Olympic views & nearby marinas. #325519 Nicely treed, sunny 1.26 AC above marinas. Views! Septic installed for 3BR home. #233371 Peaceful 1.67 AC in Lopez Sound neighborhood. Adj. WF lot & cabin also for sale. #260245 End of the road privacy & sunset views from 1.3 AC w/ power & water to lot line. #29111217 Roomy lot in upscale community across from Fish Bay. Strong CCRS protect views. #221798 CCRS make every lot a view lot in neighborhood of homes across from Fish Bay. #216142 2 AC w/ panoramic views of Fish Bay, ferries & outer islands. Near marina & village. #354660 Community water, CCRS, road maintenance come w/ 2.2 view lot above Fish Bay. #3439869 Inland Acreage Mid Island 5 AC w/ views over pastures & protected wetlands. Power to lot line. #238518 Secluded yet convenient to village & ferry. 5 wooded AC w/ potential water views. #359867 Mature fir, rock outcrops & western views from 20 hilltop AC. Water & septic incl. #305952 Panoramic top ‘o the hill 10.5 AC above Fish Bay comprised of 3 very private lots. #346175 Inland Homes Start here. Top floor 2 BR small view condo in 4 unit bldg. on hill above marinas.#352975 Quiet south end neighborhood. 3 BR w/ shy 1200 SF & community beach access. #314388 Stone cottage w/ knotty pine walls & 2 fireplaces on 2.75 AC facing Lopez Sound. #272047 Top of the hillside lodge style home above Fish Bay in established neighborhood. #283931 1 BR cabin on 10 AC w/ winding trails through salal to unique entertainment area. #352367 2 BR waterview home near Spencer Spit. Beach access, new carpet & appliances. #338379 Sparkly new 2 BR bungalow w/ welcoming porch, breakfast nook + roomy garage. #221313 Close to village - 2007 2 BR/1 Den modular home w/ large deck, carport on 2.6 AC. #343105 Whiskey Hill 2 BR w/ daylight basement, mature yard, greenhouse, comm. dock. #366662 Sheep not included! 19 AC ‘Old Lopez’ farm on the north end. Value in the land. #243479 Sunny Whiskey Hill 2 BR home w/ view deck & detached garage w/ office space. #290709 Well maintained 3 BR manufactured home w/ huge green yard & Fish Bay views. #358364 Non buildable wetlands on Fish Bay front modern & cozy 2 BR condo in the ‘Ville. #335374 Sunny & central 2 BR + cottage on 10 AC. Barn, fenced orchard, pasture & ponds. #347347 All cedar 3 BR on 10 AC. Hot tub, deer fenced, small pond & large pole bldg. #350907 Fisherman Bay facing 3 BR w/ vaulted ceilings & space galore. Handy to marinas. #229103 Contemporary home w/ enclosed sundeck, hot tub & views across Swift Bay. #368043 Mid Island expansive 3 BR w/ country kitchen on 16 AC. Includes 4 car garage. #374789 Country resort on 10.5 AC. Farmhouse, cottages, campsites, room for expansion. #356106 Waterfront Acreage Lopez Sound sunny building site w/ 120’ medium bank WF. 4 BR septic in place. #225888 Mud Bay 3.7 AC w/ 150’ low bank WF. All day sun & a small Mt. Baker view. #268161 200’ of WF & 1.3 level AC w/ power & water to lot line. Adj. parcel also available. #189090 Level 1.6 AC lot on the south end w/ Mt. Baker views & 204’ WF. Comm. water. #189121 Spencer Spit & Lopez Sound views from sunny 1.27 AC site. Adj. prop. for sale. #260251 21 AC & 200’ med bank, sandy/pebble beach. Potentially dividable + adj AC avail. #352219 North end 5.7 groomed AC w/ short stairs to sandy beach. Bldg & ADU permits. #343982 Stunning + private 55 AC w/ rock outcrops, 1975’ WF, 2 beaches & 4 building sites. #215812 Waterfront Homes Cozy 2 BR cabin in the sun w/ trail to 215’ sand/gravel beach. Adj. lots available. #260835 Architectural surprises abound in 2 BR cedar cabin w/ 164 WF’ & stairs to beach. #374666 Roomy 2600 sq. ft. 3BR + MORE. 135’ WF + engineered/permitted stairs to beach. #344538 Lopez Sound generous 2 BR w/ 100’ bulkhead WF & stairs to miles of beach. #358584 West facing, high bank 2 BR WF home + 2BR guest house very close to Fish Bay. #352422 Low bank farmhouse on Fisherman Bay. Detached garage w/ upstairs studio. #28047467 Understated 3 BR on rolling shoreline next to pocket beach. Deck side hot tub. #239632 Well designed nearly circular home w/ shop & carport perched on 4.7 AC. #366018 Elegant 2 BR home w/ 18’ ceilings, hardwood floors & 2 fireplaces. Marina nearby. #336181 ‘Old Lopez’ family farm. Meadows, fruit trees + 900 SF barn. Adj. 21 AC available. #352234

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accumulate toxics quickly from wetland plants they eat, and are easy to collect and extract. Tent caterpillars should be excellent indicators, he says.

They eat voraciously and convert many times their own weight in leaves into body fat each day for up to six weeks before they pupate. Even ver y small amounts of pollution in plants should be detectable in the body fat of tent caterpillars.

Extracting caterpillars is “really gross,” science club

members said, but the result is a clear green liquid that reflects the kinds of plants each caterpillar was eating.

Individual caterpillars are quick frozen, ground up into a paste with powdered silica and methanol is squeezed through the mixture under high pressure.

Toxic compounds dissolved in body fats are extracted into the methanol; the fats stay in the silica.

Science club decided to focus on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons because they are found in gasoline, motor oil, road tar and automobile exhaust, and can be highly carcinogenic.

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OPALCO awards scholarships

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From left to right: Connar Smith, Marne Cook, Cameron Schuh, Paige Carlson, Joe O’Bryant and Me’Taire Kilpatrick-Boe. The 2011 Scholarship Winner Connar Smith (San Juan) was elected by his peers to return this year as a youth director.

Three of the students will receive a $500 scholarship check, once they are registered for continuing education, and all of the students will attend the Co-op Youth Rally leadership camp at the College of Idaho, sponsored by the Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association.

All of the students are eligible for additional scholarship awards at the youth rally. In the coming school year, the students will give presentations about the scholarship program and about energy efficiency to their peers.

The Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program was established in 2010 to honor to have a Happy & Nourdine Jensen of San Juan, Safe 4th of July! who served on the board for 37 years between 1965 and Lopez Liquor Store 2008.

We are now open 7 Days a week To learn more, visit www. opalco.com/programs/ Please call us for hours: 360-468-2407 youth-rally-scholarships/.

The OPALCO Board of Directors presented the Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program award to five highschool students representing three islands.

The recipients are as follows: Cameron Schuh (Orcas), Me’Tairie Kilpatrick-Boe (San Juan), Paige Carlson (San Juan), Joe O’Bryant (Lopez) and Marne Cook (Lopez).