Islands' Weekly, October 15, 2013

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OPALCO board changes

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LOPEZ LOBOS Home Games This Week: 10/18 Soccer 2:15 10/17 Volleyball 2:30 10/22 Soccer 2:15 10/18 Volleyball 2:30 ‘The Pack’

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Lopez Island School District, Director #1 • A positive and balanced approach • Years of business and fiscal experience • A record of service and commitment to our kids, school, and families

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If elected to represent you, I will: * Encourage people with differing views to participate in working committees. * Support board meetings that are concise and encourage participation from all board members and attendees. * Support a fiscally responsible financial planning process based upon needs, not excesses.

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Community Calendar

sat, oct 19 meeting: Friends 35th Annual Meeting, 1 - 3 p.m., Grace Church, Lopez Village. Fossil Fuels in the Salish Sea and Our Energy Future. Soup lunch

by Vortex Call 378-2319, email Julie@sanjuans.org.

mon, oct 21 meeting: Lopez Community Land Trust Board of Directors Meeting, 4 - 6 p.m., LCLT office (25 Tuatara Road). meeting: Public Hearing on Proposed Islander Resort Expansion, 11:30 - 4 p.m., Lopez Center.

Letters

to the Editor

Support for Budke

Dixie Budke is my neighbor. I am writing in support of Dixie Budke for School Board. Dixie is a jewel. She is an educator and she has real world experience in both business, and human and organizational development.

One thing that has convinced me that Dixie under-

Carol Weiss, MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Adult and Senior Psychotherapy

stands the needs of students are the words of one of her former students, “I would have dropped out if you hadn’t pushed me forward.”

Dixie was the first professor to utilize the internet in classes in her school.

She arranged field trips and brought in experts in various fields to share with the students. In other words she took the time to help bring the world to her students. Another student testifies, “I own and operate my first Inn/Restaurant/”Bar and I couldn’t have done it without you.”

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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weds, oct 23 classes: Increase your Sales with Etsy, with Brenna Jaeling, 5:30 7:30 p.m., Library, $20 Pre-registration & Etsy account req’d. Call 4684117 or visit www.lifrc. org. thurs, oct 24 classes: Learn to Knit a Hat, with Laura Evans and Maria Armstrong, Meets 3 Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m. at Cathy Clemens Spinning Barn. Complete novices as well as beginners

Yes, Dixie is my choice for School Board. She cares about students, she is interested in vocational training as well as high academic achievements and has the experience to make a positive difference.

Sandy Bishop Lopez Island

Vote for Thornton Joe Thornton is running for Lopez Island School Board in the upcoming election and I believe he would provide the expertise and leadership that the School Board needs. I am a retired physician and have known Joe for 18 years. I was chairman of the Board of Directors for Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County when Joe was chosen to be Chief Financial Officer. He served 10 years in that capacity. My wife, Peggy, and I have a home on Lopez Island and frequently visit Joe and his wife

welcome.$25 fee. Preregistration req’d. See supply list and register www. lifrc.org or call 468-4117. party: Big Bat Block Party, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Vita’s, 77 Village Road, $30. Bruce and Peter are cooking up some special savory finger foods, a wide variety of wines will be available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle, and there will be displays, art and books for sales, a bat house auction, and more.

Net proceeds go to bat research and bat habitat

Judy, so we know them well.

Joe is a gentleman with a high level of integrity and concern about the health and welfare of his community. I know he cares deeply that the Lopez Island Schools become the best that they can be and that your children receive a quality education.

When Joe became the CFO for Hospice and Home Care the agency was having significant financial and management challenges.

I personally observed his knowledge and experience in financial management, his common sense analysis of problems and his leadership skills that helped the agency move forward in a positive manner. Joe worked very well cooperatively with the Board of Directors, administration and employees and was highly respected by them.

During his 10 years with Hospice and Home Care Joe help guide the agency

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sat, oct 26 classes: ‘Genealogical Research and Family History,’ 12:30- 4 p.m., Lopez Library. Registration required. Call 468-2265. oct 26 & 27 outdoors: Planting Party, 8:30- 4:30 p.m., Odlin County Park. sun, oct 27 benefit: Trash-to-Treasures Auction,1- 4 p.m., Woodmen Hall. Auction featuring finds from the financially through 2 major mergers. At one point there were Executive Director difficulties and the agency was in some disarray, with low morale. Joe’s leadership ability and character were recognized by the Board of Directors and was appointed interim director by them. Thanks in large part to Joe’s efforts the agency was quickly back on course again.

Joe has served well the communities in which he has lived over the years and is eager to do so again.

Lopez Island will benefit greatly from having him on their school board and I encourage you to elect him.

Arthur J. Gerdes MD Lopez Island

McCullough for school board I am happy to endorse Teddy McCullough as a candidate for the Lopez School Board. I have known Teddy for over six years, first as a student and later as a young adult currently working in the field of drug and alcohol prevention at a national level. I have worked side by side with Teddy on issues facing youth in our commu-

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nity. Teddy is a fearless and committed young man, who in the face of opposition is not afraid to stand for what he believes.

As a young adult and former student of Lopez, Teddy has current experience of the challenges facing the school. Teddy served as the Treasurer for the Associated Study Body overseeing their budget for four years. While attending high school, Teddy co-organized a prevention club within the school, known as The D.R.E.A.M. Team (Drug Related Education and Awareness Mentors), and later the San Juan County Youth Council, both organizations address issues facing youth in our school, community and county. When hearing of an antiquated law that allowed alcohol to be sold within feet of a school, Teddy did what Teddy does and went to work resolving the problem. Teddy wrote a bill, sponsored by State Senator Kevin Ranker asking for the law to be changed. Teddy has spoken at state and national conferences encouraging youth to believe in the ability to shape their own lives. He is an example, an advocate and will do an excellent as a member of the school board.

Teddy understands the work set out before the school board in collaborating and communicating with community members in relation to the upcoming levy and bond. He understands firsthand the problems of Lopez School See letterS, page 4

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Guest Columns

Why we need to pass the Solid Waste Levy ... again

By Sarah Eppenbach

Citizens for Lopez Solid Waste Levy

In the nine months since the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District took over operation of the Lopez Dump, 331 tons of garbage, 209 tons of separated recyclable materials, and 14.5 tons of commingled recyclables have left the island on local trucks – including our own district truck – with local drivers.

New services continue to be added, most recently

an E-Waste program that enables free and responsible recycling of televisions and computers, and a morning opening to meet the needs of commercial customers.

A cadre of dedicated volunteers logged more than 2700 hours of work, supplementing 2092 hours of professional staff time.

In sum: It’s working!

Our locally-managed Lopez Dump is up and running and offering the services the community wants. The operation is not perfect;

more needs to be done. But the Lopez Dump is back on track with free recycling and a sensible management scheme.

Garbage fees alone cannot pay for a responsible disposal service like this in a small island community.

Some 40 percent of what people bring to the dump comes for free, either as recycling or deposits at the Take-It-Or-Leave-It. Our innovative system requires multiple legs of support, including revenue

from disposal fees and sale of recyclables, contributions, volunteer labor, and dependable tax support.

Lopez Proposition No. 1, the 2014 Solid Waste Levy, will provide $115,000 in tax revenue, enough to cover about one-third of annual costs.

Wait, didn’t we do that last year?

Yes, we did! But the state constitution restricts levy funding for disposal districts to one year at a time. Until the law can be changed, the

2014.

School officials will be sharing more detailed information about each of these items as the time for voter consideration draws closer for each item.

On or about Oct. 18, the ballots will be mailed to voters for the Nov. 5 election. On that ballot will be an opportunity for Lopez school district voters to vote for four School Board Directors.

Current Board Director and Board Chair John Helding is being challenged

by Joe Thornton. Director Clive Prout is being challenged by Jay Brant.

Director Del Guenther is being challenged by Teddy McCullough, and Director Dixie Budke is being challenged by Paul Berg.

In February, 2014, subject to final approval by the School Board, the District will ask voters to consider

replacement of the current Maintenance and Operations school levy, which is due to expire at the end of 2014. This multi-year levy constitutes approximately 25-30 percent of the district’s budget, and helps pay for everything from scotch tape and thumbtacks to extra-curricular coaches salaries, instructional materials, upkeep of the school facility, heat, salary costs above what is received from the state, and many other critical budget items.

This will be a replacement levy, and as Lopez has been at the top of its legally mandated levy limit for several years, this is predicted to have little new impact upon taxpayers. It will just be replacing the current levy when it expires. Lopez has historically received solid support from the voters for this replacement levy, with voters consistent-

ly approving these school levies since 1992. After the high priority Maintenance and Operations replacement school levy election, the District will consider placing before the voters in 2014 a revised capital projects bond, shaped by considerable public input. The process for seeking public input to determine the revised scope of the bond is currently being developed by the School Board and district administration. It is hoped that such an input process can begin to happen soon after the Nov. 5 School Board election.

For info contact Evans, at bevans@lopez.k12.wa.us, or 468 - 2202.

Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District must go to the voters for a levy vote every year. And every year the vote will be critical to the continued operation of the Lopez Dump and the wellbeing of the island we love.

The 2014 levy will be assessed at a rate of 11.155 cents per $1000 of valuation – a $56 bill for a property valued at $500,000.

That seems a small price to pay for a well-managed community program that

enhances property values and helps keep our beautiful rural island healthy and clean.

The Nov. 5 ballot could be confusing, with both a County Proposition No. 1 (not the levy) and a Lopez Proposition No. 1 (the levy).

Please cast your vote in favor of Lopez Proposition No. 1.

To read a Fact Sheet about the 2014 Solid Waste Levy visit www.lopezsolidwaste.org.

A look at a busy year of school elections

By Bill Evans

Lopez School Superintendent

Lopez school district voters will likely be asked to consider three important election items over the course of the rest of this and the next calendar year.

The district will be asking for the voter’s consideration of election of School Board Directors in the November 2013 elections, an important replacement Maintenance and Operations school levy likely in February, and possibly a revised Capital Projects bond sometime in

Charter prop on ballot

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

Responding to the 2012 voter-approved charter amendments that reduced the size of the County Council from six members to three, the former six-member council proposed Proposition 1 for a voter decision on the 2013 election ballot. Their unanimous vote to put this proposition on the ballot was one of the final actions of the old council.

Proposition 1 amends the charter by substituting the words “Charter Amendment Petition” for the word “initiative” in section 9.33 of the charter. The intent is to get around section 5.34 of the charter, which states that the boundaries of county council districts “shall not be changed by the Legislative Body or initiative.”

In the official description See prop, page 4

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THE LOPEZ ISLANDER RESORT IS PROPOSING A MAJOR UPLAND EXPANSION A group of Lopez Island citizens are concerned about how this project will impact ferry traffic, stormwater runoff into the bay, traffic, noise, fire hazards, and safety.

We support economic development, good planning, and want to ensure clean water, public health, safety and ferry access for all Lopezians. Find out if this project has an impact on you.

This project proposes: • Construction of 15 large cabins (each 768 sq. ft.).

• Construction of two new motel buildings (27 units total).

• Construction of a 2,000 sq. ft. maintenance building.

• Addition of 10 RV sites.

• Addition of new 15 tent campsites.

• A new kayak bike rental shop on the shoreline.

This development could impact: • Ferry space from increased car and RV traffic.

• Water quality in Fisherman Bay due to increased stormwater runoff at the site.

• Air pollution from camp fire smoke, car exhaust, and dust.

• Traffic and noise in the area surrounding the Islander Resort.

• Water, sewer, and trash.

What you can do: • Send written comments by 9 am, Monday October 21 to Julie Thompson (JulieT@sanjuanco.com) at SJC Community Development and Planning Department.

• Attend a project hearing on Monday, October 21 at the Lopez Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

For more information call FRIENDS of the San Juans at 378-2319

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Second OPALCO board member resigns

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

Disagreement over strategies for deployment of broadband has prompted another resignation from the local power and light cooperative’s board of directors.

When George Mulligan resigned from the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative’s board in May, his resignation letter cited “very different perspectives on matters of governance, and management resources.” It did not specifically reference broadband

deployment strategy.

John Bogert’s resignation letter does.

His letter was similar in its respectful, positive tone, but provided more details and was critical of the board’s broadband direction.

Fiber optics deployment has been pursued by OPALCO since 2001, partly for use in controlling and managing its electrical grid and partly for possible resale to commercial broadband users. These ideas are not unique to OPALCO - virtually all utilities, including rural cooperatives, have been uti-

lizing fiber-optic technology for many purposes.

OPALCO has studied consumer broadband deployment for several years, culminating in 2012, when the coop’s top executives made presentations on the four major islands asking members to sign up for future broadband services. In August of that year, OPALCO announced it had landed a $34 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development loan to pay for infrastructure design and deployment, some for broadband deployment.

The original plan envisioned repayment from a $15 per month co-op infrastructure fee and an Internet service fee of $75 per month.

The approved business plan required that about 6,000 subscribers sign up to make the plan viable. By May of this year, 900 members

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• Proven ability to the community Paidbring for by the committee to elect Bob Porter.together Brian Matalon, Barbara Thomas, Aaron Dye, Charlie Walker, through consensus Kathy building Keller, Tom Pal and Larry Hendel 2331 Bakerview Rd., Lopez Island, WA • (360) 468-3004 • Past Commissioner, Port of Lopez • Solved Port storm water run-off onto neighboring properties; provided irrigation water to the golf course; arranged for a donation of an easement to San Juan Channel • Negotiated the sale of private hangars/storage and land that was located within the Port boundary to the Port to increase Port income • Recipient of Washington Public Ports Association Award for meaningful service to the success of the Washington Port Industry • Broad involvement on local and state Boards and Commissions • Long service as a Lopez Island Representative to the Ferry Advisory Committee; helped: -Prioritize necessity for on time departures -Implement workable and fair ferry schedules -Secure State law for Medical Priority Preference Loading

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had signed up.

After Mulligan resigned from the board on May 21, OPALCO announced a “new direction” for broadband deployment and said subscriber deposits would be credited to their electric bills.

The new direction provided for a $3 million to $5 million OPALCO investment in infrastructure to be leased to internet service providers such as CenturyLink, who would provide broadband services to consumers.

OPALCO framed what happened differently: “That idea was shelved in mid-June 2013 when the plan gained the attention of the competition and an opportunity emerged to accomplish the improved broadband service in the county at a lower cost and lower risk to the co-op.”

In October, negotiations with CenturyLink have appar-

sure is approved, a proposal to alter the residency district boundaries for council could be submitted to voters after the successful filing of a Charter Amendment Petition.” Under present law, such a change could only be made by a new Charter Review Commission.

Opponents believe Prop.

1 is the first step to change county-wide voting to voting by district, and perhaps to increase the number of council members. In the statement opposing the proposition, Bill

ently taken a turn, although OPALCO says negotiations continue and a draft contract has been prepared and is under review. Bogert’s letter suggests that OPALCO is returning to the idea of building-out the infrastructure itself. OPALCO says the buildout will be incremental over ten years, with possible leasing to broadband providers, including CenturyLink.

At the same time, Bogert, who earlier this year was re-elected for another term, resigned from the board.

In his letter of resignation, Bogert said he had supported the board’s effort to explore two alternative broadband deployment strategies – “OPALCO-only and a partnership with CenturyLink and/or other providers.” But more recent developments prompted a parting of the ways: “The board’s recent decision to unilaterally proceed with broadband buildout using membership funds is inconsistent with fiscal

stewardship as I see it.”

Bogert lamented in his letter that the board “failed to embrace” the opportunity presented by seven months of negotiations between the cooperative and CenturyLink.

He wrote that the discussions with CenturyLink showed that a collaboration would “significantly” improve broadband coverage at no cost to the membership, and would result in a “potentially ground-breaking agreement that could serve as a national model for other rural cooperatives.”

Bogert concluded that he did not feel “the board’s current direction is in the best interests of the membership and [he] cannot, in good conscience, support the decisions being made.”

Recently, CenturyLink approached the San Juan County Council with a request to brief them on their future plans, although details of that briefing remain unclear.

Appel, Louise Dustrude and former county commissioner Bob Myer say passage of the measure would allow major changes in the council structure and county manager operations “without sufficient public input and careful scrutiny by an elected Charter Review Commission.”

Former councilman Richard Fralick, a supporter of Prop. 1, said the intent of the proposition is simply to return to the people the possibility of changing the size and shape of the districts,

which the new charter makes impossible because of section 5.4. Fralick does not advocate any changes at this time, but wants future voters to have the right to change the size and composition of the districts.

“Giving local control back to local people was a central principle of the original charter,” Fralick said. “We just want to return that to the people.”

Editor’s note: There is an additional Prop. 1 on the ballot that refers to solid waste on Lopez. These are two different initiatives.

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a small school district go is not all that different. For the task at hand, Jay’s resume is impeccable: Navy veteran, community volunteer, a person who listens and engages.

Jay has exercised a very positive influence on our own son’s life, coaching him through a track season that’s given him a passion for running. Jay provided help and encouragement beyond the call of duty. Through the Lopez Island High School Athletic Boosters Club, he has meanwhile helped

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Teddy is committed and dedicated to serve all students so that they may be better prepared to participate fully in society. He will bring his passion and energy to this position and I would encourage members of our community to look towards a change in our

Support for Brant We invite Lopezians to take a close look at Jay Brant’s qualifications for school director.

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This letter is in support of the current School Board; I ask readers to vote for the incumbents in the upcoming election.

Board members hold varied opinions on school issues and listen to differing opinions from community members; nevertheless, they are able to come to consensus and make considered decisions that keep the District moving forward.

I deeply appreciate the Board’s working as partners with administrators, teachers, and staff. All of us serve students in different capacities, and ours is a supportive Board that is clear about its role in school policies and finances.

Lopez Island has a unique school culture: a challenging academic program, a wide variety of electives, three different alternative programs, international travel (including trips to France, Quebec, Nicaragua, Japan, and China), numerous athletic programs and an internationally known Garden Program. State auditors routinely comment on how trim, fit and healthy our students are, which is a result of participation in sports and healthy foods in the cafeteria.

Many Board members support students in ways beyond their duties on the Board, as mentors, tutors, and teachers. Their interest in students’ well-rounded development is made apparent by their attendance at

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We appreciate the frankness of Jay’s recent Lopez Rocks post on why families abandon the school community. His hard-numbers take on that matter offers a refreshing contrast to the ooze of self-congratulation that emanates from the district.

We were among the families who withdrew a total of 11 students (5 percent of the enrollment) in 20102011. Part of the chagrin we felt stemmed from how little attention the school accorded problems Jay refuses to leave ignored. Those issues lie not in the periphery of academic alternatives or extracurricular activities, but at the core of the educational process. The school would profit by addressing them head on – as Jay is.

That history of problems festers in many minds, and will not wither away without a discomfiting discussion of those problems’ scope and possible remedies. Jay has already begun that process.

We shared Jay’s skepticism about the recent bond issue. Jay knows the bells and whistles the bond would have financed would not have made a better school.

His concern lies not with the gilt, but with the essentials: discipline, civility, high academic standards. Do join us in electing Jay Brant school director.

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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.

sports events, Shakespeare and one-act plays, Winter Arts Nights, Senior Presentations, post-travel and service presentations, and Open House.

The next few years are critical to Lopez Island Schools: we are aligning curriculum with Common Core Requirements, adapting to a complex new evaluation process, and preparing students for new state examinations. Our School Board is well versed in all these requirements, and supports administration and staff in our work to implement them. School staff will need their knowledge and experience as we move forward.

Elizabeth Simpson Lopez Island

Vote for current board I am writing to voice my support for John Helding, Dixie Dudke, Clive Prout and Del Gunther. In my opinion, they have done a good and civil job of guiding our school forward while constantly seeking out ways to improve education for children in our community and showing a level of dedication that is above and beyond the call of duty.

I hope that the current board gets reelected so that our community and school can continue to benefit from their dedication, school board experience and knowledge.

Please join me in voting for them.

Robert Harrison Lopez Island

Porter for port There’s an old adage about Letters to the Editor; “be quick, be concise, and then be quiet”! We’ll try!

We write in enthusiastic support of Bob Porter for Commissioner, Port of Lopez, position 3. He is our choice because we appreciate Bob’s leadership style, his ability to work with a team and his willing response to the many Lopezians who’ve urged him to return to the Port Commission! If elected, Bob will once again serve all of us with distinction.

Bob has a long and sterling record as a community volunteer and activist, and has always represented the diverse Lopez comSee LETTERS, page 8

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Islands’ Weekly PO Box 39 Lopez, WA 98261

Lopez triumphant in close game against Tulalip

by Gene Helfman and Deanna Brant Special to the Weekly

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Vinny Kramer (40) helps Eddie Kramer stop a Tulalip runner just short of the goal line in the Lobos’ 39-34 Homecoming victory Oct. 5.

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Hard-fought may be a sports cliché but it’s an accurate description of the Lobos 39-34 victory over the Tulalip Heritage Hawks at home on Oct. 5.

The see-saw battle saw multiple lead changes as the teams traded scores. Lopez dominated on the ground while Tulalip mounted an impressive passing attack. Fumbles, interceptions, blocked kicks, quarterback sacks, goal-line stands, safeties, and long runs kept a large Homecoming crowd on their feet throughout the game.

Lopez saw an early lead evaporate when Tulalip scored a safety and a touchdown in the closing seconds of the first half to go up 20-13. Lopez came back strong in the second half and mounted a 39-26 lead well into the final quarter. But the Hawks scored again and converted the point after to pull to within a single score. Lopez was able to preserve the win with a good final drive and the game ended 39-34.

Vinny and Eddie Kramer shared offensive honors, Vinny scoring twice and Eddie four times. One of Eddie’s touchdowns came on a 99-plus yard run on the first play after Chase Schober recovered a Tulalip fumble at the Lopez half yard line.

Lopez moves to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in League play. The Lobos have four remaining League games, against Clallam Bay, Neah Bay, Lummi, and Crescent. All will played away.

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munity fairly, impartially and with integrity. Bob is a tireless worker and demonstrates sensitivity to the major issues of safety and security being primary goals for the Port of Lopez.

He is always approachable and responds to every community member with courtesy and respect.

Bob is a recipient of the Washington Public Ports Association Award for significant and meaningful contributions to the suc-

cess of the Washington Port Industry and he wrote the Washington Department of Transportation Aircraft Division Manual of Airport Safety and Security. The proceeds of that project were assigned to the Port of Lopez.

Without hesitation we endorse Bob Porter’s election as Commissioner-Port of Lopez, Position 3. We urge you to give him your most throughtful consideration and join us in voting for Bob. Bob and Jan Sundquist Lopez Island

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and protect marine resources.

The free training sessions will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at both the Lopez Island Library For more information on COASST: University of Washington, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Box 355020, Seattle, WA 98195-5020; Phone: 206-221-6893; website: www.coasst.org, Email coasst@uw.edu

Opposition to County Prop.1 I am writing to oppose San Juan County Proposition 1. This Proposition is an attempt to run around what the voters decided last year on how to change the charter. Last year’s vote on changing the Charter (our form of county government) has already brought the County closer together and Council meetings are running more smoothly.

Currently, we have the right to elect freeholders every ten years who suggest changes to the voters

for the Charter. This is a reasonable way to do government. With the County Proposition 1, citizens are expected to study certain changes to the Charter every year. Most voters are not going to do this. We have other things on our minds, and once every ten years is enough. But a few people with an ax to grind want to foist their upset upon the rest of us. The proponents call this a small change, but it is not. Please vote “No” and let us get on with our lives.

Rhea Miller Lopez Island

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