Islands' Weekly, May 07, 2013

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The waters of Little Cranberry Lake in Anacortes.

Learn more about hiking around this lake in the calendar on pg. 2.

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Creating awareness

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Senior projects lead to exploration Scholarship Opportunity A $1,000 scholarship is available to a former Lopez High School graduate who is currently a first, second or third year university or college student. For an application contact Jeanna Carter, 468-2202, ext. 2214, Lopez School, 86 School Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 application deadline May 22nd

Annual Plant Sale & Silent Auction Woodmen Hall Plant drop-off, Wed. May 8, 3-5pm

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By Anna Haefele Special to the Weekly

Each Lopez Island High School senior must complete a senior project in order to graduate, but the results certainly show a great deal more passion, engagement and dedication than most mandatory undertakings.

Last year, Breton Carter interned for the Doma Coffee Company in Coeur d’Alene, Iadho. She followed this up with a trip to Nicaragua over the school year, where she visited a coffee farm.

The result of these two experiences was a well developed curiosity about the coffee industry, which has culminated in a coffee-centric senior project, which Carter describes as studying “the

process [coffee] goes through “from bean to cup,” specifically looking at Fair Trade versus the conventional route, and information on other certifications as well e.g. organic, rain-forest alliance, shade-grown etc.”

While Carter doesn’t believe that her newfound knowledge and curiosity will lead to a career in the coffee industry, she did learn a lot in the process of completing it, stating, “now I can make a good shot of espresso, spread knowledge about coffee, and do my best to support “good” businesses.”

Breton’s project is one among many of this year’s senior projects with a meaningful international focus: her classmates are covering topics ranging from stem cell research (Eryn Dye), to inter-

national adoption (Solomon Bill), to the benefits of meditation (Katie Ogston), and equine therapy (Clara Ewert).

However, some senior projects are more relevant closer to home. Nia Bartolucci is focusing on the presence of GMOs on Lopez Island, Michael Reeve is presenting on technology in education (specifically on Lopez), and Patience Taylor is concentrating on the Lopez Island Mentor Program.

While this is not a comprehensive list, it does showcase the spirit, communitymindedness, diversity, and individuality that the senior projects are meant to bring out in the students.

The projects will be presented, starting this week, at the high school. For info, visit www.lopezislandschool.org.

Overhaul of land-use enforcement rules

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

A new San Juan County Code Enforcement Ordinance

is ready for public comment and council action.

Seven years after the former county commission decided the code enforce-

Thank You! Dr. Bob and Clinic Staff EMT’s Hospice of the Northwest Home Care Nurses Members of the Lutheran Church and the community for your prayers, cards, phone calls, coffee time with the boys, and visits.

Thank you all for your loving care of Bob during this final stage of his journey.

Mireille Paulson

ment ordinance needed work, the Planning Commission presented a new draft ordinance to the council at a special meeting of the council on April 8.

At that meeting, the council scheduled a “Second Touch” hearing on April 23, and a public hearing and possible final passage for May 7, the last meeting of the six-person council before the recentlyelected three-member council takes office.

The regulations implement enforcement and appeals procedures, and reduced penalties, for violations of the county unified development code, which includes county laws on land development, remodeling, shoreline protection and the critical areas ordinances.

Enforcement of the coun-

ty’s building and construction codes are also affected by the code enforcement ordinance.

Code enforcement procedures have been a source of complaints and dissatisfaction in the building community since the current enforcement ordinance was passed in 1998. According to Rene Beliveau, director of Community Development and Planning Department, builders and developers told him and the planning commission that notice of violation procedures were unclear, penalty provisions excessive, and correction and remediation methods unwieldy. All of these problems have been addressed in the proposal, Beliveau said.

A $2,300 up-front filing fee for appeals of land use deciSee land-use, page 5

SAVE THE DATE!

Lopez Garden Tour Sponsored by

Lopez Island Garden Club THURSDAY, JUNE 13 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale at Blossoms, Lopez Bookshop, Southend General Store, and Paper Scissor on the Rock. $10–Members $15-Non-Members

You may be eligible for the Washington State Food Assistance Program.

Income limits Increased April 1st!

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

Applications are confidential.

This material was funded in part by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Basic Food is available to all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or political belief.

Community Calendar thurs, may 9 meeting: Lopez Island Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale and Silent Auction, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Woodmen Hall. Bring a box to take home all your new plants.

Donated plants can be

dropped off Wednesday, May 8 from 3-5 p.m.

fri, may 10 art: Artists’ reception for the show “Reflections,” 5-7 p.m., Chimera Cooperative Gallery, Lopez Village Plaza.

New cast glass pieces from Gerry Newcomb, and new paintings by Sheila Simpson-Creps. Show runs from May 11 - June 7. For info, call 468-3265 or visitwww.ChimeraGallery.com. festival: Third Annual Lopez Lamb, Wool and Goat Festival,” 10 a.m. -3 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.

Includes sheep shearing, sheep dogs, spinning, weaving, and felting. Vendors of local textiles, yarn, fleece, and other sheep products.

Ticketed evening dinner and auction benefits Farmto-School Program. For info, call 468-2467 or email fibers@islandfibers.com. sat, may 18 meeting: Annual meeting of the Catherine Washburn Medical Association, 10 a.m., Lopez Library meeting room. Reports will be provided and directors elected to three vacant positions as specified in the By-laws. hike: Little Cranberry Lake, Anacortes Community

Forest Lands. This little jewel of a lake is just 5 minutes from the Anacortes ferry terminal, but seems worlds away.

There are many optional up and down routes that circumnavigate the lake for a total of 2 or three miles unless the group wants to explore even further. From Lopez we will car pool for the 9:35 ferry. If you are from Orcas, call for car pool instructions. For sign up or questions call Bob at 468-3397 or e-mail robwillwalk@hotmail.com.

sun, may 19 music: Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, 1 p.m., Lopez Center. Aloysia Friedmann, viola/violin and Jon Kimura Parker, piano, perform works by Rachmaninoff, Schumann, Mozart, and a performance of Parker’s new transcription of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring. “Tickets $25, $10. Youth under 18, online at lopezcenter.org, PSR, Lopez Bookshop, Blossom, Southend Store, at the door.

from an Orcas Island couple.

According to court documents, Meloni has been convicted of more than two dozen criminal offenses in the last 20 years, including 10 separate felony drug or property crimes since 1999. She previously had been granted a sentence under the state “drug offender sentencing alternative” for a prior conviction, and she is legally eligible to be granted a second such alternative. Those convicted of a felony drug offense are typically permitted to serve a portion, if not all, of courtordered penalties in a residential treatment facility as part of a DOSA, rather than behind bars.

At the time of sentencing, Eaton, who, according to court documents, was trou-

bled by the extent of Meloni’s criminal history, denied her request for an alternative sentence, according to court document. Her appeal will be reviewed by the state Court of Appeals.

the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee, Friday Harbor Labs and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to survey and map spawning sites. To date, forage fish spawning has been documented on ten miles of shoreline in San Juan County. With support from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board, additional field surveys are planned for 2013 and 2014, focusing on priority regions and sites that have not yet been surveyed.

“The protection and restoration of known forage fish spawning beaches is a top salmon recovery priority in the San Juans,” said said Barbara Rosenkotter, San Juan County’s salmon recovery coordinator. “Resources are available to assist both

public and private landowners in improving stewardship of these essential beach habitats- but we also need to expand our understanding of where these fish spawn.”

Volunteers are needed to assist with the boat-based field surveys beginning this summer. A volunteer training with regional and local forage fish experts Dan Penttila, Tina Whitman and Lety Hopper will be held in Friday Harbor on Saturday, May 11, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pre-registration is required.

For more info, contact Tina Whitman at Friends at 3782319 or tina@sanjuans.org.

To see surf smelt spawning on Shaw Island see the video created by Friend’s intern Tessa Wyllie-Echeverria: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=W3jy7UoYJkc.

Community news Orcas islander appeals five-year prison term

An Orcas Island woman with extensive criminal history is contesting a five-year prison sentence handed down in the wake recent convictions for felony burglary and misdemeanor theft.

On April 24, Terry Ann Meloni, 50, posted a $10,000 bond in San Juan County Superior Court as collateral for fulfilling terms of the sentence, which was slated to begin April 30, while the court-ordered penalties are

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Meloni was convicted by a jury on March 27 of seconddegree burglary, a Class B felony, and of third-degree possession of stolen property, a gross misdemeanor, and ordered to serve 60 months in prison and to pay $1,347 in fines and fees in a sentence handed down by Judge Don Eaton three weeks later.

The standard range of sentencing set by the state for the felony crime, given the extent of her criminal history, is 51-68 months in prison.

She was credited with having served two days of the 60-month prison term.

Restitution has yet to be determined for the break-in and theft of three jackets that she was convicted of stealing

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

Forage fish surveys to start

Locally and across the globe, forage fish play a critical role in marine ecosystems, transferring energy from plankton to larger fish, seabirds and marine mammals.

In San Juan County, two species of forage fish – the surf smelt and Pacific sand lance – use the upper regions of sand and gravel beaches to incubate their eggs. A decade ago, Friends of the San Juans partnered with

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County and to its community members who contribute their support to the United Way. Recent funding from United Way has provided care for the Seniors we are privileged to serve.

While ensuring that physical needs are met is always first and foremost, thanks to funding from United Way, we have been given an opportunity to focus on nurturing social needs as well.

With the additional coverage, now possible through United Way grant funding, we can explore with our residents their personal interests both socially and

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Everyday those of us who work with our Senior population experience just how much they have to share with us.

We can’t tell you how much it means to us that you chose to give back to them.

Many thanks to United Way of San Juan County from the residents, staff and Hamlet Board.

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Art in View Artist Profile:

LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lissa Snapp

“I used to only do drawstring bags, so each one would have these gromWalking into Lissa mets, and I’d have to hamSnapp’s home and the mer them all by hand. As headquarters of Barnacle I started making more Bags, one is immediately bags, that just wasn’t pracstruck by the quiet inspiratical anymore,” she comtion of the artist and her mented, holding up a pair work. Her cabin, scaled of grommet pliers. down to elf-size in a typiSo she creates, she cally Lopez fashion, only learns, and she fine tunes works to underscore this her process, and because – Lissa has managed to fit of this, Lissa has acquired a universe of style and utila huge amount of savvy ity into around 250 square and talent in a short feet. amount of time. In fact, Her work table, immeshe’d “never touched a diately adjacent to her Contributed photo sewing machine until four kitchen table, holds rivets, grommets, and other Lissa Snapp wearing one of her or five years ago.”

Her materials inspire hardware. Under the table hand-made bags. nearly as much curiosity are immense rolls of leathcarrying one of her bags, she as the artist herself. With er. Her sewing machine, a responded “My brother was muscular antique, sits unas- out at a restaurant one day their intentionally nautical air, sumingly in another corner, with one of my bags, and a they are unique, appealing, surprisingly well suited to the woman came up to him and and apparently not easy to come by. space, despite its heft. said ‘Is that a Lissa Snapp “Truly, the hardest part Though small, the space bag?’ So, not personally, no, is ordering the supplies. is by no means crowded, and but I guess people recognize I seriously spend probably the tools of her trade appear my work.”

70 percent of my time on to fit seamlessly into the Though Barnacle Bags other aspects of her home now has some global appeal, research.”

However, once she has and life. the phenomenon began Lissa is somewhat bashful, locally when the artist startsurprised by the popularity of ed making bags and selling her work. them at the farmers’ market “Last year, I went to New during the summer.

York to visit my brother.

She describes the early When I came back, I had all days as a learning experithese orders, and I basically ence. had to just hide out and sew for a month to catch up. Not long after that, I was chosen ¢ as a Featured Artist on Etsy [a popular online store for artists and crafters].”

With the help of Barnacle Bags’ Etsy-generated celebrity, the appeal of these totes has built in metropolises across the world, and with their sturdy but elegant appearance, it’s not hard to see why.

Made of organic cotton, waxed canvas, leather, and a touch of bohemia, these bags are as useful for a trip around the world as they are for a trip to the grocery store.

When asked if she’d ever met someone she didn’t know

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what she needs, she likes to embellish with things she loves, like unique fabrics for lining and other whimsy.

When combined, the overall effect is winsome and wearable, and very much stamped with the personality of their creator.

You can view Lissa’s bags at etsy.com/shop/ BarnacleBags and at www. barnaclebags.blogspot.com.

is seeking bids for Annual Water Management Services, including but not limited to: certified oversight of water systems, regular inspection of system, regular usage calculations, monthly chloride tests and submittal to proper authorities and agencies, prepare and submit an annual water use and quality report to the district, routine coliform sampling and other water testing as needed, provide liaison to DOH and other agencies.Bidders must contact District Office for further bid details.

Bids should be submitted to the Lopez Island School District Office by 4pm, May 15, 2013. Please contact Denny Jardine 468-2202 ext.

2121 or Bill Evans 468-2202 ext.

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Request for Proposals for San Juan County 2014 Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program San Juan County has established a tourism facilities program, funded by a portion of the revenue collected under the state Lodging Tax excise statutes and is seeking proposals from qualified entities interested in 1) funding single project proposals concerned with acquiring, improving or developing facilities for enhancing the tourism experience; and/or 2) grants for operating tourism facilities that enhance the tourism experience; and/or 3) grants for events that draw tourists; and/or 4) projects that carry out the goals of the San Juan County LTAC Tourism Master Plan. The contract year will begin on January 1, 2014. The expected outcome of the funded activities is to increase economic activity in San Juan County in 2014 and beyond through the overnight lodging of tourists, through tourism-related expenditures, and construction of tourism-related facilities. Program categories are: Publicly owned tourism facilities capital program: • Construction • Improvement • Renovation Grants for Tourism Events and Festivals designed to attract visitors Grants for operation of existing eligible tourism facilities that meet the criteria of this RFP and the long-range tourism plan (including, but not limited to historic museums, performing arts, visual arts) Special Investments that help to accomplish objectives of the LTAC Master Plan (available online at: http://sanjuanco.com/LTAC) Approximately $385,000 in grants will be awarded. Proposals are due no later than 4 P.M. Friday, June 30, 2013 by the end of the business day. Full information, including qualification requirements and application forms, are available online at: http:sanjuanco.com/ltac Direct questions to Stan Matthews (360) 370-7405.

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Creating awareness for teens on Lopez Engaging, straightforward and informative, Monte Stiles speaks to audiences all around the country teaching, motivating and changing their lives. On Thursday May 16, this well renowned motivational speaker is coming to Lopez Island.

Last year, members of the Lopez School D.R.E.A.M TeamandYouthAmbassadors attended a youth leadership summit in Yakima, Wash. It was there that they listened to Stiles speak.

“He is the best motivational speaker I have ever heard,” said student Patience Taylor.

“I really liked what he had to say.”

It was there at the summit that Lopez youth learned more about and participated in the “Let’s Draw the Line” campaign.

This campaign has spread across the state as students, adults and their community members commit to drawing the line between youth and alcohol.

Crossword Puzzle Across 1. Scorched 6. Certain herring 10. Breaks down, in a way 14. Singer Lenya 15. Atlantic City attraction 16. Length x width, for a rectangle 17. Electrolysis particle 18. "___ it the truth!" (contraction) 19. Acquire 20. Period following the Civil War 23. Ear of corn 24. Farm equipment 25. Bandy words 27. Be a busybody 32. Hard knocks 36. Decorated, as a cake 38. Continental money 39. Pour (4 wds) 42. Buzzing 43. "No problem!"

44. Fencing sword 45. Position 47. ___ mortals 49. "General Hospital," e.g.

51. Outlooks 56. Cease living (4 wds) 60. Commanded 61. Beethoven's "Archduke ___" 62. Trigger, for one 63. Long, long time 64. Busy place 65. More real 66. Home, informally 67. Coaster 68. "Siddhartha" author

The Lopez School D.R.E.A.M Team and Youth Ambassadors are participants in this campaign and have plans for various activities to involve other youth and community members.

Sticker shock is one such activity. Colorful stickers are place on containers of alcoholic beverages to remind buyers that it is illegal to provide alcohol to people under the age of 21 and may result in a fine of up to 5,000 dollars.

Another activity is signing “Hero Cards.”These cards ask community members to sign a personal commitment to drawing the line between youth and alcohol. Students and youth have collected over 100 cards so far in their campaign. Stiles is also a

part of the campaign and was invited by local youth to share his message. A school assembly on May 16 marks the start of events planned for that day, followed by a Youth Speak Out community event that evening at Woodmen Hall.

Lopez School and the Lopez Island Prevention Coalition support the Lopez School D.R.E.A.M Team and Youth Ambassadors in their commitment to increase awareness and promote smart and healthy choices.

For more information on upcoming events and activities, or how you can support youth in their prevention work, contact Della McCullough, adult advisor at 468-3770.

Sudoku

13. Chucklehead Down 21. Brown shade 1. Auto option 22. Like some 2. Charity, often jackets 3. Ancient city NW of 26. "Hamlet" has five Carthage 28. Bro 4. Backless seat or 29. Discontinue footrest 30. Balcony section 5. Court contest 31. "___ quam videri" 6. 32-card game (North Carolina's 7. One who expects motto) to inherit subject 32. Bikini parts to divestiture (2 33. Brewer's wds) equipment 8. Cancel 34. ___ bread 9. E-business (2 35. Agitated state wds) 37. Bell the cat 10. Delhi dress 40. Small 11. Sundae topper, earthenware perhaps container for 12. Gray matter liquids

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41. Audacity 46. ___ United Soccer Club in Australia 48. Octave 50. Fourth in a series 52. Beach 53. Doughnut-shaped surface 54. Beasts of burden 55. About 1.3 cubic yards 56. Plum variety 57. Bad day for Caesar 58. Clothe 59. Worked the soil 60. Blackout Answers to today's puzzle on page 8

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

Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 8

Lopez School awarded silver medal Submitted by Lopez School

Lopez School officials announce that Lopez Middle and High School has recently been awarded a silver medal for Best High Schools, in the 2013 U.S. News and World Report ranking of the nation’s best public high schools.

Lopez School ranked #21 in Washington state and in the top 1,000 nationally. The school rose in the rankings from their 2012 rank of bronze.

The U.S. News and World Report public high school ranking project began in 2007 and seeks to identify the nation’s top performing public high schools.

The magazine’s goal is to provide a clear, unbiased picture of how well our public schools serve their students, as they prepare them for proficiency in basic skills and college readiness.

In a published statement from the magazine, the editors stated that “U.S. News and World Report’s editors believe high schools are among America’s most important institutions.

Education drives our country’s future. Recognizing schools that are performing well and providing models to other schools will inspire educators and communities to do better.”

Over 21,000 public high schools across the country, as well as the over 600 high schools in Washington state were evaluated for these rankings.

Based upon a belief that the best schools must serve all students well and must produce measurable academic outcomes

land-use CONTINUED FROM 1

sions, originally designed to discourage frivolous appeals, has been a particular sore spot for builders and developers. The council is expected to reduce that fee separately.

Prohibiting third parties from intervening directly in appeals of violations was also suggested by the planning commission and included in the new code by the council.

The proposed ordinance reduces penalties for violations, many of them by half, and provides for time to cure or correct violations before penalties or additional penalties are imposed. Double penalties are imposed for repeat violations, and triple penalties for Shoreline Master Program violations are also

included. Stop work orders, emergency orders, liens, and suspension or revocation of permits are rewritten.

The planning commission, which has worked on the draft for two years, recommended the final version with only one “no” vote on one

that support that mission, the evaluations for ranking included review of state assessment scores for a variety of categories, how well the schools prepare their students for college, as measured by AP participation and performance, combined reading and math proficiency indicators, as well as graduation rates, student to teacher ratios, and other factors. The rankings reflect a strong emphasis on college readiness.

“To have our Lopez School ranked #21 in the state and in the top 1000 nationally, is quite an honor and is further recognition of the continuous efforts toward educational excellence by our Lopez School staff, students and community.” stated Lopez Superintendent Bill Evans.

Lopez School ranks highest in similar-sized school districts (150 to 250 students) across Washington, reported school officials.

All of the San Juan Islands schools ranked very high in this latest report, with Orcas High School also receiving a silver medal and ranking #25 in Washington, and Friday Harbor High School receiving a gold medal and ranking number five in the state.

“Congratulations to Orcas and San Juan Island Schools for their excellent work,” said Evans. “There is some impressive learning and educating going on in these islands. What an Elizabeth Landrum, PhD amazing place to live and raise Licensed Clinical Psychologist children.”

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The San Juan County Council is hosting a series of Open Houses

Monday May 13, 2013 For islanders to meet the top Candidates for County Manager Orcas Island 10:00 -11:00 am - Eastsound Fire Station Lopez Island 1:30 - 2:30 pm - Lopez Center for Comm. & Arts San Juan Island 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Courthouse Lobby, 1st floor The open houses will give islanders an opportunity to meet the County Manager Candidates, and give candidates a chance to learn a little about the islands and their residents.

In-depth panel interviews will follow on Tuesday May 14.

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Robert Paulsen

Obituary:

Bakery before settling into a fulfilling career in home services.

Construction, painting, finish-work, Bob could do it all, and loved it so much he continued working well into his 80s.

A first marriage gave Bob a son, Robert Jr., who predeceased him in 2005, and a daughter, Kalli Gates, who lives in Las Vegas with her son, Robert Martin. Bob met

Robert E. (Bob, “BobbyRobert”) Paulson passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 26, in the presence of his wife, Mireille, and daughter, Kalli. He was 89.

Born Jan. 15, 1924 in Seattle, Bob was a life-long Northwesterner. During World War II, Bob fought with the Army on the Philippine front. Returning home to Seattle, Bob worked for several years at Continental

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Mireille in 1970 when he and a mutual friend bumped into her and a girlfriend in downtown Seattle, so he always joked that he met his wife on a street corner. They married in 1978, but they’ve been a couple for 42 years.

When the Paulsons moved to Lopez full-time in 1991, Bob commuted for a time back to Seattle to continue his construction commitments. Soon, though, word

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of mouth gave Bob plenty of work on Lopez.

Then Mireille roped him into volunteering, and Bob found his true calling: helping folks. He delighted in hauling boxes for “his girls” at the Lopez Thrift Shop, and drove the van for the Senior Center, transporting seniors and delivering meals.

He even carried dog treats for one of the home-bound seniors’ pets. Bob continued in these roles until only a few years ago, when macular degeneration caused his eyesight to fail.

Because he loved people,

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wine, and lots of chocolate.”

Remembrances may be made in Bob’s name to Hospice of the Northwest, 819 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (www.hospicenw. org), or to the Lopez Thrift Shop.

The memorial service, followed by a graveside service, will be held at Center Church on Monday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the graveside service. To share memories of Robert, please sign the Evans Funeral Home online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.

County manager finalists

Get to know the six finalists for the newly created position of county manager at a series of open house meetings, May 13, on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan islands.

Islanders will have an opportunity to talk with the six county manger finalists at the series of open houses, NNOUNCING billed as an “informal setThird Thursday of every month ting,” and provide feedback about each to the recruitWhidbey Island Bank ing agency conducting the Friday Harbor job search on behalf of the county council as well.

Community Room - 10 AM - 2PM The meetings are hostAvailable for questions/assistance ed by the county council, Linda Haddon which is expected to make Pre-Arrangement Counselor a hiring decision as early as Certified Life Celebrant May 14.

The three council memOur Family Helping Yours bers elected April 23 will be Evans Funeral Chapel & On-Site Crematory sworn into office May 14, (360) 378-4567 • 1105 32nd St, Anacortes WA 98221 and are slated to conduct “Serving the San Juan Islands for over 40 years” in-depth interviews with the finalists later that day, and will receive input about Worship Services in the Islands the candidates from panels made up of members of the LOPEZ IsLand community and representaChrist the King Community ChurCh, There’s tives of the county staff.

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Always a Place for You! CTK gathers at 10 a.m. in the school multi-purpose room at 86 School Road. Come as you are! More info at ctkonline.com/lopez. Email: lopez@ctkonline.com Phone: 888-421- 4CTK ext. 819.

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Bob’s civic ties were enduring.

A long-time member of the Lopez Island Lions Club, and financial secretary of the Lopez branch of the Lutheran Church in the San Juans, Bob is remembered with deep affection.

One parishioner said, “We will miss his warm greetings, sense of humor, and love of cookies.”

A warm, funny, caring man with a passion for antique cars and car racing, Bob would want no one to mourn for him. Instead he would say, “Love and care for each other. Have a glass of red

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 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Call 378-2910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.

Open House schedule:

— Orcas: 10-11 a.m., Eastsound Fire Station — Lopez: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Lopez Community Center — San Juan: 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the lobby of the County Courthouse.

For more information about the recruitment process and events, contact county Human Resources, (360) 370-7403.

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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LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking bids for Annual Water Management Services, including but not limited to: certified oversight of water systems, regular inspection of system, regular usage calculations, monthly chloride tests and submittal to proper authorities and agencies, prepare and submit an annual water use and quality report to the district, routine coliform sampling and other water testing as needed, provide liaison to DOH and other agencies.

Bidders must contact District Office for further bid details.

Bids should be submitted to the Lopez Island School District Office by 4pm, May 15, 2013.

Please contact Denny Jardine 468-2202 ext.

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Quiet location at the end of the lane, water only 30’ away! Makes this a hiker, kayaker or bird watchers paradise. Eagles and Otters are part of the local crowd. Comfortable and well furnished with heated floors and lots of windows.

Newly painted. Granite tile bath with jacuzzi tub.

Large fully furnished bedroom has closet and king bed. All new kitchen has good storage open to dining & living areas.

Laundry available. No smoking or pets. Flexible options: $750/wk (2wk min.), $2500/mo (summer/short term), $1300/mo (year-round).

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FOUND JEWELRY: in the Courthouse in Friday Harbor, a piece of jewelry. Call Chuck at 360378-4151 ref 13-002514 to describe and claim.

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BAJILLIONS STILL Available for good R.E. Contracts, Notes and Annuities.

Receiving Payments? It may be time to give us a call.

Skip Foss 800-6373677.

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ISLAND PETS lost/ found. On Lopez call Jane 360-468-2591; Joyce, 360-468-2258; Sheriff’s Office 360-3784151. Lopez Animal Protection Society, PO Box 474, Lopez, WA 98261.

On Orcas call 3603766777. On San Juan call the Animal Shelter 360-378-2158

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DRIVERS -- Get on the Road Fast! Immediate Openings! Top Pay, Full Benefits, CDL-A, Hazmat, Doubles Required!

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Trainee, Company Driver, Lease Operator, Lease Trainers.

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Employment General

IMMEDIATE opportunity: Entry-Level Oil & Gas Industry Workers Needed.

No Experience Necessary. $64,000-$145,000 Per Year Starting Salary.

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Announcements

ADOPT: A Beautiful Home, Love & Laughter, Fashion Exec, Nurturing Family yearns for 1st bay.

Expenses paid Claudine 1-800-5619323 ADOPT: A lifetime of LOVE & security await your baby. Expenses paid. 1-866-440-4220 ADOPT: A loving professional couple, stayhome mom, gracious home in horse country awaits baby. Expenses paid. 1800-775-4013. Mary & Larry

ADOPT Loving, professional, multi-racial married couple wanting to adopt first baby. Offering faith, fun, stable and financially secure home.

Call (866) 371-2617.

ANNOUNCE your festival for only pennies.

Four weeks to 2.7 million readers statewide for about $1,200. Call this newspaper or 1 (206) 634-3838 for more details.

seeks to fill FT Operator in Training position. Will work in water/wastewater treatment, and distribution system.

H/S (GED), valid driver’s license required. Strong math/science skills helpful.

Mechanical/building/computer experience preferred but not required. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be available weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed for rotational schedule. Medical, paid vacation. Starting wage $20/hr. Opportunities to elevate position and wage by becoming certified operator.

Call David Gibbs 360-298-5131 Send resume to david@rhwater.com LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Seeks qualified applicants.

HS ART TEACHER .4 FTE

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has 2 Park Aide positions open. 40 hours per week. Pay $10.71 per hour. First position is open immediately through Oct 3rd; Second position is for July and August. Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tina or Del. 360-468-2251

Building Materials & Supplies

SAWMILLS from only $3997.00 -- Make and Save Money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1800-578-1363 Ext. 300N

AKC COLLIE Puppies, born 3/13/13.

Sables (Males) and Sable Merle (Males). DNA/ genetic health screening completed thru Paw Prints Genetics: www.pawprintgenetics.com/, plus all recommended health exams, shots, worming & CERF exam by WSU. Most puppies will be CEA NE with some NC. ALL are MDR1 mutant normal.

Puppies are healthy, have good structure and meet the collie breed standard for beauty!

Website: www.glenelgcollies.com.

Transport to Seattle area available weekend of 5/11/13. 509-496-9948

Cemetery Plots

2 CREMATION LOTS, side by side in Maple Leaf Cemetery. $200 each. (360)202-5496

Professional Services Legal Services

GERMAN SHORTHAIR Pointer puppies born 3/21/13 and ready to come home with you 5/18/13. Parent on site.

Females $300. Males $200. Call Claud for more details at 360-9295807. Oak Harbor. kingsmenconstruction@comcast.net

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LAGUNA TOOLS Woodworking Machine, Robland X31 Combination machine. Versatile, 3 motors for multiple uses.

Minimal usage! Extra accessories incl. manuals & instruction video. $3,500 Photos available.

Call for details 360-3783680. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.

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.

Dreyrsdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes, licensed since ‘02. Super sweet, intelligent, lovable, gentle giants $2000- $3,300.

Also Standard Poodles.

503-556-4190. www.dreyersdanes.com

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Beauty & Health

pets/animals

CTE/VOCATIONAL TEACHER .2 FTE

SEEKING TO ADOPT Loving couple seeks to ADOPT an infant. We can offer your baby a lifetime of love, opportunity, and financial security. We will provide a happy home, sharing our interests in the outdoors, travel, music, and sports. Let us help support you with your adoption plan. Contact us at 206-920-1376 or AndrewCorley@ outlook.com or our attorney at 206-728-5858, ask for Joan file #0376.

1 TANNING BED BY SUN MASTER This 28 lamp unit is a 20 minute bed. Great for home use or perfect for a salon! Middle level pressure bed. New in 2003 for $3,000, bulbs replaced in March 2008. Personal home use since August 2008. Excellent condition!

Moving, must go! Please call and make your best offer $200 OBO. 206755-8412 Kitsap.

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

Includes custody, support, property division and bills.

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Dogs

1 TANNING BED by Dr Kern. Blue Dream model CX 424 high performance bed! 11 minute salon quality bed. Perfect for a salon or great for home use! Middle level pressure bed comes complete with high pressure facial panel.

Bought new 2003 for $8,500, bulbs replaced March 2008. Personal home use only since August 2008. Excellent cond! Moving, must go! Please call and make your best offer $500 OBO. Call 206-755-8412. Kitsap County.

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Automobiles Classics & Collectibles

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Accepting applications until filled. For information or an application packet please contact Christina at 360.468.2202 ext 2300 or www.lopezislandschool.org AA/EOE

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EVINRUDE LONGSHAFT Outboard, 28hp.

Steering wheel mounted on console. Includes all components for motor.

15’ King trailer. $1600 takes all. 360-370-5273 Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Marine Power

3 CARLIN PINSCHER male puppies available.

Black and rust colored.

First shots, tails docked and dew claws removed. $500 each. 1 adult male and 2 adult females also available, please call pricing. Oak Harbor 360929-1451.

3 SHIH TZU PUPPIES available 5/25/13. Pure bred males with unique colors / markings. 2 are tricolor and 1 is black / white. Well puppy check, dewormed and shots. $400. Call 425-883-0076

BEAUTIFULLY Restored 1970 VW Dropside Pickup. Runs and looks like new! $16,000 or best offer. 360-732-0946.

Automobiles Chevrolet

CLASSIC CADILLAC 1991 silver Brougham with leather interior, all power and sunroof.

Good tires, original rims and only 66,680 miles.

Original owner maintained. Spacious cruiser!

They don’t make them like this anymore! Includes records. Wonderful condition! $3,500 obo. San Juan Island.

Interior and exterior photos available via email.

360-378-3186.

Automobiles Ford

CLEAN 1997 FORD Mustang Convertible!!!

Shiny black cruiser, ready to roll! 72,000 miles, extra set of wheels and tires. Power windows and seats.

Black upholstered interior. Good condition inside and out. Just detailed!!

Well maintained! $4,500.

Oak Harbor. 360-9699142.

Automobiles Subaru

2000 SUBARU Forrester. 161,000 miles. Good Tires. New Head Gaskets at 125,000 miles.

Black. $3,650. 360-5792019 5th Wheels

2009 34’ EVEREST 5th wheel. Road ready! 4 year buyers protection on all systems. Sleeps 4 to 6. Features 4 slide outs, 2 TV’s, fireplace, roof top satellite dish, central vacuuming, double refrigerator/ freezer, breakfast bar, dining table, Corian counter tops, inside and outside showers. Many more luxury features! Buy now, we leave Oak Harbor in June. $36,900. 360-2231768.

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BUY OR SELL an RV Online Visit RVT.com Classifieds Best RV Prices & Selection 65,000 RVs for Sale! By Owner and Dealer Listings. www.RVT.com Toll-free 855-529-4767

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42’ KROGEN Trawler, 1988. Cruise Ready.

Economical Super 135 Ford-Lehman Single Diesel Engine. Burns 1.75 Gallons Per Hour at 9 Knots.

Low Hours.

4Kw Onan Generator.

Full Displacement Hull.

Teak Interior. $184,500.

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Fun in the spring sun

Puzzle Answers

Contributed photo/ Rochelle Fowler

Rochelle Fowler caught this moment on camera – her donkey, Annie and her goats were enjoying the spring sunshine. “It looks like they were posing for a Kodak moment,” she said.

‘Go Take a Hike’

LOPEZ ISLAND

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$265,000 SOUTH END CABIN

2 BD/2BA cabin with knotty pine ceilings, wood stove and stained glass windows enjoys beach access to Aleck Bay. Outbuilding insulated with loft. Trex deck, wood shed and campfire pit. #478816

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3 BR home on 2.57 Acres w/ stairs to 194’ of beach. Guest bunkhouse, new floors, some new appliances, 2 car garage and an eye-popping view of Lopez Sound. #472729

The Lopez Community Trails Network, a trails organization on Lopez, has scheduled a series of hikes under the title of “Go Take a Hike.” The hike schedule, under the direction of Bob Walker, includes a variety of destinations on and off the island, including easy beach walks to more strenuous mountain hikes.

Last year they had 16 sign up for the beach hike, but normally five to 12 attend. Hikes are at a leisurely pace encouraging exploration.

Here are a few of the upcoming hikes:

May 18: Little Cranberry Lake – Anacortes – Leader Bob Walker

This little jewel of a lake is just five minutes from the Anacortes ferry terminal, but seems worlds away. There are many optional up and down routes that circumnavigate the lake for a total of 2 or 3 miles unless the group wants to explore even further. From Lopez we will car pool for the 9:35 a.m. ferry. If you are from Orcas, call for car pool info. For sign up or questions call Bob at 468-3397 or email robwillwalk@hotmail.com.

June 22: Chadwick Hill – Lopez – Leader, Brad Buchanan

This route is especially fun if you have not hiked it before. It involves a pasture, a forested trail, a rope swing, a view of a beach 300 ft. below, a steep rocky trail decent, a beach walk, up the trail heading south, a meadow traverse, and a view south from Pt. Colville. Three or four miles max, but oh so much fun. Meet at Watmough Bay parking lot at 9 a.m. A van shuttle will be arranged. Sign up with Brad at 468-3099 or Bob Walker at 468-3397.

To reserve a table Sign up Ad #1 July 13: Turtleback Mountain – Orcas – Leader Mike Moore call 468-3896 The south trailhead approach gives you immediate views to other San Juan Islands on OPALCO is proposing a new telecommunications system to provide much better Internet plus phone service for about what you’re paying now.

$895,000 LOW BANK WATERFRONT

Pristine 3 BR/2BA home on 1.4 Acres w/ 156’ low bank WF + boat ramp & registered buoy. Walls of windows capture views of Mt. Baker. Includes an additional bldg. site. #471952

(360) 468-3344 • Toll free 866-468-3344 Friendly Isle Building in the Village Website: http://www.wrelopez.com E-mail - wrehome@wrelopez.com • Member NWMLS

Learn more: www.opalco.com

SIGN UP NOW! More than half the membership must sign up for the project to go forward. You can sign up online or at your local OPALCO office.

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the south. As you head up, mossy outcrops and wild flowers appear as well as the mountain crest. If we are lucky, the new Turtlehead connector trail may be ready to explore. This is three to six miles, round trip depending. We will car pool from Lopez on an early morning ferry. Sign up with Mike at 4683622 or Bob Walker at 468-3397.

Stay tuned for more hikes featured in the Weekly.

Lopez Artist Guild Art Show

The Lopez Artists’ guild presents New Work by Jonelle Johnson and TJ Anderson at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Opening reception for the artists is Friday, May 10, from 5-7 p.m. at the center. The exhibit runs through June 7.