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Contra Dance

Featuring the Canote Brothers and caller Sherry Nevins

March 23 at 7 pm Lopez Center

Tickets at the door $10/adult $5/youth

Income limits will be increasing April 1st!

For more information or to apply, call or stop by the Lopez Family Resource Center: (360)468-4117.

Applications are confidential.

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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 12 • March 19, 2013

Q&A with county council candidates With less than six weeks until San Juan County elects a new three-member county council, all six remaining candidates are hitting the campaign trail.

The revamped council, and the April 23 elections, are the result of revisions to the county charter proposed in 2012 by the Charter Revision Commission and approved by the voters in November, 2012. The revisions returned the council to three members elected countywide from “res-

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idency districts” comprising San Juan, Orcas and Lopez and their respective nearby smaller islands.

Nominated in a February, 2012, primary were Lovel Pratt and Bob Jarman from San Juan for District 1, Lisa Byers and Rich Hughes from Orcas Island for District 2, and Jamie Stephens and Brian McClerren from Lopez Island for District 3. Hughes, Stephens and Jarman are current incumbents on the present six-member council; Pratt is a former councilwoman who was defeated by Jarman in a 2012 council race; Byers is the director of OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas; and McClerren is a Lopez resident making his first run for elective office.

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Leading up to the election, the Weekly will be running a series of Q&A with candidates from each district.

Brian McClerren

WEEKLY: What do you bring to the table that is different from the other candidates and why did you decide to run?

BM: I’m in a different world than the other candidates and that gives me a unique perspective on government. I’m trying to become a homeowner. I’m starting my business while hanging onto a full-time job.

I’m raising kids and about to have a new baby.

My political ideas aren’t being fed to me by an organized party machine. They come from my own experiences and result from an enormous amount of time studying, listening and making observations. It has taken a hefty dose of courage and determination to put myself into this race. It is a reflection of my deep love for the

San Juan Islands that I am deliberately seeking the most demanding, stressful and criticized job available. I am convinced, as are my supporters, that I can be that change that I seek.

WEEKLY: How do you plan to balance the county budget?

Do you support renewal of Prop. 1, the voter-approved property tax increase that expires at the end of 2015?

BM: I am bothered that the assumption appears to be larger government and increased taxes. A special part of our identity in this place is that we value our independence. I can tell you unequivocally that nothing sacrifices independence like being in debt . This relates to bond debt as well as grantfunded activities.

Last year our council signed a debt obligation which demands repayment through taxation “without a vote of the people.” Worse than that, they are touting it as a demonstration of fiscal See Q&A, page 5

The Annual Community Talent Show to benefit the Lopez Middle School

March 22nd at 7pm at Lopez Center for Community and the Arts

Doors open at 6:30 for silent auction and pizza Also featuring: Cake auction, Bake Sale Pizza by the slice, Silent auction

Fun local entertainment

$5 adults • $3 Children • $12 family

Islanders’ Choice…

Fellow Islanders, on April 23 we all need to make a choice. Your vote will determine the social, economic and political threads, which will weave the fabric of our future Island life. The six candidates have indicated how they will govern by either clearly stating their beliefs in writing or by past actions. The candidates’ respective beliefs suggest two very different outcomes:

Do you want a County Council that…

Or…

• Trusts its fellow Islanders

• Controls Islanders

• Listens to the local constituency

• Listens to off island central planners

• Treats Islanders as humans

• Treats Islanders as statistics

• Respects individual privacy

• Wants more surveillance to protect the “common good”

• Is transparent to its citizens

• Hides behind a myriad of committees

• Supports local business

• Stifles business with bureaucracy

• Supports the Islands before all other interests

• Favors off island agendas first and foremost

• Is fiscally responsible

• Generates continual budget overruns

• Uses peer reviewed science to create effective environmental laws

• Uses a fear based precautionary approach that is not supported by science

• Is non-partisan

• Has a partisan agenda

• Believes Islanders can and do protect the environment

• Does not trust Islanders to protect the island environment that we love

• Considers Islanders to be part of a balanced ecosystem

• Believes that humans are “un-natural” and “toxic” to nature

• Encourages Islanders to trust and support each other

• Encourages Islanders to report their neighbors

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class: Beginning Excel

Workshop, 2 - 5 p.m., library.

A formal introduction to Excel. Participants will learn to create and format spreadsheets, work with formulas, and use templates.

Students should have basic familiarity with accessing

programs on the computer and using the Internet. Class will consist of two threehour sessions. Use of a PC laptop with Excel 2010 installed is required. (Some laptops available thru LIFRC – bring a USB flash drive).

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Support for Stephens

Please join me in voting for Jamie Stephens for County Council District 3.

As a member of the council for the past several years, Jamie’s skill in representing San Juan County is admirable. He is thoughtful, hardworking, forward-looking, and respectful to all. He is a good listener and a problem solver.

Over the for the past 17 years, Jamie has been an active board member on several essential community organizations, including the Lopez Family Resources Center, Port Commission and Lopez Community Land Trust. He is currently on the Legislative Steering Committee of the Washington Association of Counties. Jamie cares about people, as demonstrated by his participation in civic affairs of all types, from supporting families and agriculture, to raising money for the 4th of July fireworks. Let’s keep him!

Nancy DeVaux San Juan Island

Jamie Stephens deserves your vote for the San Juan County Council. He has proven by his public service to date that his judgment and perspective extends to all the islands. But it is his breadth of interest in so many different facets of our island communities that makes him a

stellar candidate.

Jamie has been active in water resource issues, land use planning, affordable housing, social services through the Lopez Family Resource Center, local business development, land conservation and even the Lopez 4th of July parade. His work on the council has taken him deep into balancing public budgets, competing interests and challenging new initiatives such as solid waste solutions that work differently on separate islands, solutions that stress community involvement.

That’s why he’s a good fit for the council of a county government with so many different missions serving many island communities.

Jamie knows what makes a community work and how people must work together to keep a community moving ahead. He is the right choice to lead county government for the benefit of all the island communities of San Juan County.

I urge you to vote for Jamie Stephens for the San Juan County Council.

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- 9 p.m., library. This handson workshop is the second in a series. Participants learn how to refine worksheets, work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, use common functions for calculations, diagnose error messages, and more about data analysis. Students must have basic familiarity with creating and formatting a spreadsheet, working with formulas, using spreadsheet templates, and an Internet browser. Use of a PC laptop with Excel 2010 installed

zational experience and true philosophy of governance.

Her response to his, apparently, misplaced accusations has convinced me that she is the best candidate from Orcas for the new County Council. Lisa Byers has my vote. Thank you so much, Mr. Carlson.

Corky Olson Lopez Island

New members for county council The coming election for the new three members of the county council is one of the most important elections in the last few years. After attending two or three council meetings where the previous council voted for the Critical Area Ordinance we cannot support any members who are running now and voted for that ordinance. At those meetings, they did not seem to listen to their constituents and often treated the audience with disrespect...

We want to support people who have common sense and try to support all citizens of the islands. One group that has been left out is the middle class. These are people who

David Zeretzke San Juan Island

Support for Byers Mike Carlson deserves our thanks for questioning Ms. Byers’ veracity concerning her philosophy of government. By doing so, he afforded Ms. Byers a wonderful opportunity to better inform the voters about her organiPublisher

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Dance, 7 p.m., Lopez Community Center. The famous Canote Brothers from Seattle (identical twins Jere on Guitar/Banjo/Uke and Greg on fiddle) will play and Sheri Nevins of Seattle will call the dances. All of the dances will be taught, no

are trying to work, have a home and raise their families.

They can’t volunteer for committees and go to weekday meetings. They are working and are tired at the end of the day. Now many are paying increasingly higher taxes and have endless rules placed on them.

We are supporting Rick Hughes, Bob Jarman, and Brian McClerren and can only hope they try to be fair if elected.

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Lopez Island School District has been awarded a $728,000 grant from the state of Washington to assist in funding the district’s proposed energy and water conservation upgrades to its Lopez campus. These upgrades are part of the full campus renovation capital bond that voters will decide on in the April election.

The energy grant program was a very competitive process. Only 28 of 54 school districts applying were successful. The state awarded grants based on the strength of the application, the type of work proposed, and the energy and water savings projected. The district made this grant development part of the contract with the architects for its facilities master planning process.

“We got double benefit out of our planning work,” said John Helding, school board chairman. “We developed reliable options and costs for our renovation program and at the same time got done the considerable work needed to submit a winning grant proposal. We are very encouraged by this state support.”

Included are efficiency upgrades to legacy heating systems, new insulation and siding for all the buildings, high efficiency LED lighting, low flow water fixtures, storage and irrigation systems needed to use roof rainwater for playfield and food garden irrigation, and a 20 KW photovoltaic system on its south-facing roofs. Over a 30-year time frame, the improvements will save the District an estimated $750,000 in energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6.9 million pounds, and reduce the use of Lopez aquifer ground water by more than nine million gallons.

“With this grant and the hoped for approval of our capital bond, we can implement these conservation measures, reduce our oper-

ating costs, and send those savings into the classroom to the benefit of our educational programs,” said Lopez Superintendent Bill Evans.

“This project is all about our students and their futures,” Evans said.

Utilizing the state grant is dependent on matching money from the district.

The district is planning to make its contribution from the capital bond proceeds if the bond is approved by voters in April. The district has also applied for and is scheduled to receive approximately $400,000 in state grant money for renovation work involving its high school program. With these two grants, the school is in line to receive over $1 million in state support for its proposed whole campus renovation and upgrade program.

Evans said “We’ve had success in finding state support even with the tough budget climate in Olympia, and we’ll continue to overturn every stone to find additional grant money to help offset the cost of our proposed 30 year renovation project.”

State Senator Kevin Ranker has expressed support for the Lopez School renovation project and congratulated the school on its receipt of the energy grant.

“I commend the Lopez School for winning this coveted award and securing grant funds necessary to make upgrades that will conserve energy and water on their campus. I am impressed by the operational savings and the environmental benefits that result from this forward-looking renovation of their great school,” said Ranker.

Ballots for the bond election will be delivered the first week of April and need to be returned by April 23. For additional info on this conservation program or the associated capital bond, contact Superintendent Bill Evans at 468-2202, ext. 2350 or by Email at bevans@lopez.k12. wa.us.

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responsibility.

The recent Community Conversation meetings are creating a helpful guidance for specific areas where we may be overspending on services. There are many great ideas about restructuring departments and eliminating costly delays. A budget that has increased about $20 million dollars in the last 8 years contains hundreds of places to reduce expenses, we just need leaders with the courage and energy to start digging.

If we move forward in a business-friendly posture I expect no need for a renewal of Prop. 1 and I will work toward that end on the council.

WEEKLY: What is the single most critical issue facing county residents?

BM: Growing and diversifying our local economy. Life in the San Juan’s has long been aided by easy, affordable access to goods and services on the mainland.

This summer, my family ferry ride will cost $73 ($90 for Friday Harbor). Fuel could be around $5/gallon.

Even the Postal Service will be reducing access to goods by mail. It is time that we get serious about growing our own economy.

We have a shortage of dependable labor, affordable housing, and services tailored to residents. There is tremendous room for growth, and with it we will usher in a new generation of talented, independent, and resourceful citizens who value these islands for their culture and natural beauty.

WEEKLY: You are the youngest candidate in the group, what are the strengths and weaknesses of your age?

BM: It makes me more of an optimist. I’m full of energy and enthusiasm in tackling the issues of the day but with a young family, I’m frequently thinking about life 20 or 30 years from now.

I think that’s an inherent strength. I am excited to meet the people who shape our world and they seem pleasantly surprised at a new face in politics.

Some of the formalities of being a councilman are going to be strange. I don’t even own a tie or a blazer.

I can already see the need for a second phone line at home and a full office setup on Lopez. I think the public is going to be pretty understanding about those kinds of growing pains though.

WEEKLY: What is one problem you see in the county that you could fix as a councilman and how?

BM: I don’t see enough questions being asked.

When spending requests and budgets come before the council we should be having some intense conversations.

Each one of these financial presentations begins with a statement like, “This is all very routine,” which usually means please don’t question my department. The public is craving a council who will be critical about spending.

One councilman recognized that signing up for the county’s insurance benefits was an unnecessary waste of tax dollars and he declined. Another councilman returned money from travel expenses which he did not use. This is the kind of behavior which I admire.

I hear all the time from residents, “Find out why we are spending so much”. We need to be more fiscally conservative now than we have been for a long time. I promise to ask those hard questions.

Jamie Stephens

WEEKLY: What do you bring to the table that is different from the other candidates and why did you decide to run?

JS: The combination of talents and experience in issues that face all county residents is what is different about my candidacy. I am a small business owner; have participated in developing affordable housing; have seen the need and been involved with delivering family and children support services; taught in the school; helped develop jobs by teaching a small business course to entre-

preneurs; developed a water plan for the Lopez UGA; have experience with the county budgeting; worked to expand local agriculture.

I have been on the council for two years and believe that I can help lead through the transition and contribute to moving our community forward. I will continue to ask questions, do the research and seek alternatives that fit our unique island community.

WEEKLY: How do you plan to balance the county budget? Do you support renewal of Prop. 1, the voter-approved property tax increase that expires at the end of 2015?

JS: My goal is a five-year horizon of budget stability. The budget has been balanced for the last few years through reductions of employees, freezing wages, changing health insurance, deferring maintenance, and delaying capital improvements. The changes took the cooperation of county Departments and employees. These were only yearto-year fixes and are not sustainable.

The passage of the public safety sales tax will help keep the budget balanced for two to three years if we are disciplined with our expenditures. As the economy improves we should not spend money the same way.

The council is engaging the public to determine what the scope and scale of county government should look like. The results of this will guide what combination of revenue versus expenses is the right course going forward.

The revenue from the levy lid lift is part of our current budget and it helps fund specific programs. The uses,

amount, and form of any renewal will need to be determined by the results of the community conversations.

WEEKLY: What is the single most critical issue facing county residents?

JS: Achieving budget stability is the single most important issue facing county residents and property owners. The council will get direction from the community about the priorities of government but hard decisions will need to be made about restructuring government and how to pay for the services the citizens want.

These will include infrastructure such as bridges and roads; water availability and delivery; sewer; storm water treatment; and communications.

WEEKLY: Will your experience on the council help you serve again as a councilman, why or why not?

JS: I have worked for companies and have been on the boards of nonprofits that have gone through major changes. Each time it has been helpful to have a person or persons that have experience with the organization to lead through it.

I believe that I am one of those leaders. I will reach out to other council members, department heads and into the community for expertise to help us thread through this challenging time. I have been on the council long enough to know the organization but not so long to rely on that how we used to do it.

WEEKLY: What is a mistake you have made as a councilman that you have learned from?

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only, a plant that is in dire need of updating, that will provide the environment we all so desire for our educators, staff and students.

Our personal situation is slightly different than most.

Because our school aged grandson lives with us, we have become well acquainted with Lopez School. We have attended activities both inside and outside the school: sporting events, fundraisers, school conferences, as well as numerous school meetings. With this building renovation, $750,000 would be saved in energy costs alone.

Wouldn’t we rather use those monies for our students than for electricity?

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side lighting, updated kitchen facilities, as well as other safe and pertinent remodeling, it only makes sense to approve this bond now as interest rates are low (2.3 percent) and before construction rates go up. Well worth noting as of 3/11/13, Lopez School has been awarded over a million dollars in grant money to be applied to the proposed remodel. By voting “yes” for the bond issue, we can be assured these monies will be utilized as the grants stipulated, for the current bond initiative, or we will lose those grants.

Everyone knows that when a school deteriorates physically and becomes unattractive and unsafe, the entire community suffers. As goes the school, so goes the community. We all want what is best for our children. We urge you to vote “Yes” for the Lopez School Bond Issue. If you have questions concerning the bond, plan to attend any of the informational meetings being offered by our very competent school board and staff. Knowing the facts will help you make an intelligent decision. Vote “yes” for our children and our community on April 23.

graCe episCopal ChurCh, welcomes you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Fisherman Bay Road at Sunset Lane.

468-3477. Everyone welcome! lopez island Community ChurCh, 91 Lopez Road. Sunday School: pre-school through adult 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Jeff Smith 468-3877. lutheran ChurCh in the san juans, Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Center Church on Davis Bay Road. Also in Friday Harbor at 11:00 a.m. in St. David’s and in Eastsound at 1:15 p.m. in Emmanual. Pastor Anne Hall, 468-3025.

QuaKer Worship group Meetings will be Sundays at 10 a.m. 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 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. Call 3782910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.

I am a strong supporter of public education and I support the Lopez Island School Bond proposal.

As your Lopez Island Fire Chief, I and all Lopezians are beneficiaries of the strong community ethic promoted by our Lopez School District.

Over 50 percent of the Lopez Fire and EMS volunteers are graduates or current students of our Lopez Island School. In other words, when you dial 911 because you’re having one of the worst days of your life, your volunteers were taught service above self by your school district and are coming to your aid.

I attended several meetings to consider the alternatives being studied by the Lopez School District. In my opinion, Options 1 and 2 were expensive band aids, Option 4, build a new school, put into perspective the cost of a new school versus remodeling and was not a reasonable alternative. I support Option 3; the Comprehensive Whole Campus Renovation. Some of the projects proposed; remodel elementary and secondary classrooms, complete See letters, page 8

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IF YOU USED THE MIRENA IUD between 2001 present and suffered perforation or embedment in the uterus requiring surgical removal, or had a child born with birth defects you may be entitled to compensation.

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DIVORCE $155. $175 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation.

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1984 Morbank Chipper, no engine. Can be seen at Lopez Opalco Office.

Call Rich at: 360-3763546. Sealed, written bids due 12 noon, March 21st. Send to: Todd Shaner, Opalco, 183 Mt. Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245 &INDĂĽ)T ĂĽ"UYĂĽ)T ĂĽ3ELLĂĽ)T ,OOKINGĂĽFORĂĽTHEĂĽRIDE OFĂĽYOURĂĽLIFE WWW NW ADS COM ĂĽHOURSĂĽAĂĽDAY DISMANTLING POTTERY STUDIO. Skutt electric kiln, largest size, $2,000. Brent electric wheel, used six times, $900. Standard slab roller, almost new $650.

Georgies - Seattle pottery clay, 25 pound bags. And lots of small stuff. Call (206)842-1137

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One Day Bath Remodeling Seamless Acrylic Wall Systems Lifetime Warranty

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No tub rail to climb over. Safety bars & seats installed to your preference.

A+ rated on BBB & Angie’s List

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DRIVER Daily or Weekly Pay., $0.01 increase per mile after 6 and 12 months. $0.03 Quarterly Bonus.

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Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor. Located along the road, a short distance South of the cannons. Grave plots #10 and #11. Nicely maintained grounds and friendly, helpful staff. $900 each. Call 425745-2419.

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23’ BAYLINER Trophy, 1987. Fiberglass hull, cabin sleeps 2-3. 1987 Yamaha V-6 2 cycle, 200hp outboard motor, mounted on transom.

Comes with 1994 dual axle, galvanized ShoreLand’r trailer. Last serviced on 3/8/13 and it’s ready to hit the waves.

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2005 NISSAN 350 Z Roadster Convertible.

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1986 FORD F350, 1 ton flatbed truck. Good condition. New wood deck.

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25.5’ BAYLINER Saratoga, 1980. 350 Chev with Volvo Penta OD. New Bimini, stainless steel supports, new upholstery up top, new Yamaha 9.9 kicker, new stereo with deck speakers. new stove, through hull for water. Double bed amidships below the helm with large forward berth that breaks down to a galley table. Garmin GPS/ fish finder, VHF. In garage on trailer and ready to go. $10,000 firm. Very good price.

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AVAIL NOW 2 LITTERS Of Full Euro’s; one litter of blues and one of mixed colors. AKC Great Dane Pups Health guarantee! Males / Females.

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1978 CORVETTE Coupe. 350/350, 365 hp ZZ4 motor, built transmission. All the hard stuff is done, just needs finished. All receipts.

Many extra parts, some new. Over $25,000 invested, asking $8,500 obo. Moving, must sell.

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Used only once. Fully loaded, brand new inside! Sleeps 5 comfortably. Has a Tip-Out, AM/FM/CD Stereo, full bath, new gas range and microwave, large refrigerator and lots of storage.

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2006 SUZUKI Boulevard with less than 1600 miles.

Almost brand new, super clean, parked in garage, engine ran at least once a week. Asking $5000.

You can’t pass on a deal like this! Spring is around the corner. Will throw in some free gear.

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Islands’ Weekly PO Box 39 Lopez, WA 98261

DO IT! NOW, RIGHT, AND FOR LESS! Utilize $1,000,000 in awarded State grants, lock in a low-interest rate, lower material costs, utilize a favorable bidding environment, and have one architect/contractor team to hold accountable for all the work!

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Enjoy 180 degree water views from this architecturally designed near circular 3 BR/3 BA home perched high above the water. Set on 4.7 AC & shares community beach. #366018

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3 BR/2 BA home on nearly 10 AC w/ vaulted ceilings, radiant heat, built-in outdoor fireplace, cedar siding & hot tub. Includes detached 2 car garage & separate guest wing. #457959

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Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor presented its annual awards at the Notable Women’s Luncheon, March 6.

The awards culminate a year of fund-raising and a well-vetted application process by its Best for Women

Carol Weiss, MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Adult and Senior Psychotherapy Parent Guidance Jungian Dreamwork Mindfulness Psychology 468-3571 35 years experience Zen meditation and mindfulness practitioner UW Geriatric Mental Health Certificate

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Appealing 4 BR/2 BA home on 5 AC w/ a large farmhouse kitchen & den. Exterior painted in 2012. Attached garage. Park-like grounds include a large pond. Lots of potential. #457690

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All day sun on private 3.7 AC parcel at the south end of Mud Bay. Peak of Mt. Baker view from 150’ of low bank waterfront. Value in land and building footprint. #268161

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The signature program of Soroptimist International of the Americas is the Women’s Opportunity Award.

Given to a women head-ofhousehold who is furthering her education.

This years’ recipient is

Catalina Kohring, shown right, from Lopez Island.

Kohring spoke about her efforts to overcome challenges and finish college, and her goal of becoming a teacher.

To assist her towards these efforts, she received a check for $5,000.

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that house them, improve programs in science, culinary arts, farm to school, improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs, campus safety enhancements.

I believe the most cost effective way to accomplish these needs is not piecemeal but comprehensively and I believe that time is now.

As a child, I received an education paid for by others, as an adult I believe it is my responsibility to pay for the education of the generations following me.

The 16.5 million dollar

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the automatic fire suppression system to protect our kids and the buildings

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project price tag should not be the reason to vote against this proposal, rather the fact that for the first time in over 70 years we are upgrading the entire campus to serve our island children, should guide us.

Quoting Derek Bok the former President of Harvard University, “If You Think Education is Expensive Try Ignorance.”

Please join me in voting YES for the Lopez Island School Bond and Invest in Our Children’s Future.

Jim Ghiglione Fire Chief Lopez Island

LOPEZ CITIZENS FOR SAFE TECHNOLOGY PRESENTS Three Venues for Education & Conversation: SUNDAY March 24th/ 7pm/ Lopez Library FILMS: ”Microwave Radiation and You” and “Science 101: Cherry Picking & Black Swans”

SUNDAY April 7th/ 7pm/Port Stanley School COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: “From Financial Health to Biological Health: The problems with OPALCO’S WiFi Broadband Plan”

SUNDAY April 21st/ 7pm/ Lopez Library

FILM: “RESONANCE-Beings of Frequency“ (Just released in 2013, this documentary from the UK reveals the harm we are doing by existing in an ocean of Man-made wireless technology.