Islands' Weekly, September 22, 2015

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Port candidates Q&A

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Bigger and better farm tours Submitted by the San Juan Visitors’ Bureau

In the islands, most of us know a bit about the farming history of our communities.

But many of us don’t often get a chance to see behind the scenes of the process that brings food to our table.

For three days in October, more than two dozen farms and farm-related businesses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island will be open to the public, with demonstrations on everything from apple cider pressings to sheep shearing.

Lopez Island tours cover two days of learning and fun

On Lopez Island, the tours span two days; on October 10, the smell of fresh baked scones from a wood0fired oven will greet you at Barn Owl Bakery on Midnight’s Farm, where you can tour a Department of Ecology-approved compost facility, and look through the microscope into the world of microbiology to discover why compost is so important for our farms, island community, and our planet. At Wet Wool Farm & Island Fibers, watch a sheep dog demonstration, learn about the breeds of sheep on the farm, their fleeces,

and meat qualities, followed by a tour of Island Fibers to see how island fleeces are used for yarn, weaving and the creation of luscious rugs, shawls, and more.

At the 55-acre biodynamic S&S Homestead Farm, learn how the farm integrates plant and animal production, visit the gardens, dairy and cheese facility, followed by a delicious wood-fired pizza lunch made from products grown on the farm. At Sweet Grass Farm, learn how to make a durable and flexible raised bed for gardening; fill it with a compost mix for growing

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Barn Owl Bakery, Lopez Island. your crops or flowers, all without tilling. Sweet Grass Farm produces compost and Wagyu beef. Sunnyfield Farm is the islands’ newest licensed Grade A Raw Milk Goat Dairy, certified since November of 2014. You can tour the goat dairy and taste the fresh cheese with apples from the farm’s trees.

On October 11, some of the earlier tours and workshops will repeat, with additional options, join the

bakers at Barn Owl Bakery and follow the path from grain to pizza with a tour starting at the mill at Grist to see how local grain is processed with historic equipment, then visit Barn

BODYVOX DANCE COMPANY LOPEZ CENTER

Gorgeous Renaissance & Baroque Trios

Grace Church

Sunday, September 27, 3 p.m.

OCT. 2 AT 7:30PM

Adv tickets: adult/$18, youth/$8 PSR, Bookshop, Blossom & lopezcenter.org

Door: adult/$20, youth/$10

Free dance workshop 4pm

Benefit concert for maintenance of the pipe organ. All donations welcome.

Info: Ginni Keith – 468-4422; or Grace Church – 468-3477

Lopez Center • Sat. Sept. 26, 7:30pm Groove and Dance to the music of Stevie Wonder, Sly, Kool, KC, Aretha, The Temptations, The Spinners, Marvin Gaye & more Tickets: Adult $10, Youth $7 at PSR, Lopez Bookshop, Blossom & lopezcenter.org Bring your dancing shoes! There will be limited seating

FREE to ALL Community Members Youth Mental Health Training

September 25th or September 26th 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Lopez School Library (pre-registration is required)

Hannah Fisk, Instructor

Contact Georgeana at the Prevention Coalition

468.3770 / lopez.prevention@gmail.com

Owl Bakery to see how fresh ground grain is used to make wood-fired pizza.

Another workshop includes pasta making at Edenwild Boutique Inn’s kitchen, and a fermentation workshop at Vortex Café, where you can learn the basics of fermenting and the health benefits of incorporating lacto-fermented foods into your meals, along with delicious fermented foods to sample.

The culmination of both days of tours will be dinner, of course. The first night, the Grange will host a barbecue with Helen’s Farm burgers or sausage with Sunnyfield chevre on Barn Owl buns with fresh green salad from Lopez Harvest.

Wines from Lopez Island Vineyards will be served, and you can enter a homemade fresh pie in the pie contest. Slices of pie will be sold with funds going to the LIFEschool farm to cafeteria program. The second night, a 5-course farm-to-table dinner at Edenwild Boutique Inn will feature Lopez Island farms and wines.

Each tour or workshop is prices separately. Tickets are available for cash purchase at each stop, or at www.eventbrite.com. Kids under 12 are free.

San Juan Island ThreeFarm Walking Tour Historic farms connect today’s farmers with the island’s cultural past At the north end of San Juan, three historic farms share borders, and history.

All three farms were homesteaded to grow fruit, from apples and pears to plums and now kiwi and Asian pears. On this tour, you can walk between the SEE FARMS, PAGE 8

Community Calendar

WEDNESDAYS STORYTIME: Wednesday Morning Story-time at the Lopez Island Library, 10-10:30 a.m Baby and Toddler Story-time; 11 -11:30 a.m. Preschoolers Story-time. Join us each Wednesday morning for rhymes, songs and books.

You’re never too young to become a fan of stories!

In the Helen Anderson Children’s Room at the Lopez Island Library.

TUTORIALS: Ancestry.com Tutorials, available by appointment at the Lopez Island Library. Learn to use this remarkable tool available as part of your library’s digital access and discover where your family

AA 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 Saturdays - noon at the Children’s Center Call 468-2809

comes from! Call 468-2265 or stop by the library to schedule your 30 minutes.

FRI, SEPT 25 EVENT: Lopez Village Planning Review Committee regular meeting, 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Lopez Island Library meeting room. The LVPRC is using community input from planning workshops to develop draft plans for community review.

They are working to develop an Urban Growth Area Subarea Plan. Barbara Thomas is the chairperson. Other members include Annie Albritton, Sandy Bishop, Dan Drahn, Nancy Greene, Madrona Murphy, and Dennis Ryan. They invite everyone to participate in the development of the subarea plan and regulations. These regular

meetings are open to the public.More info: www. sanjuanco.com/cdp/ LopezVillage/lv_default. aspx.

SAT, SEPT 26 EVENT: Chain Lakes Loop, We will go past Upper and Lower Bagley Lakes plus Iceberg, Hayes and Mazama Lakes, all within the 7-mile hike. This is a one-way hike either starting or finishing at Artists Point, with up-close views of Mt. Shuksan and Mt. Baker. We will car pool from Lopez on the first or second ferry to Anacortes.

Contact Bob Walker for further info, and sign up at 468-3397 or robwillwalk@ hotmail.com.

EVENT: Lopez Community Salmon Team Research

Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Center Call 468-4703

Co-op needs to serve members

Lopez Business Hours Lopez Islander BREAKFAST 8:30-11:30 a.m. DAILY LUNCH 11:30-4:30 p.m. DAILY DINNER 4:30-10 p.m. DAILY COME IN AND ENJOY OUR RENOWNED SPECIAL RR RANCH PRIME RIB DAILY

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Southend Restaurant Wednesday-Saturday 11:30-8 Sunday Breakfast10-1 Lunch/Dinner 1-8 Beer-Wine-Great Food Delicious Baked Goods Weekend Specials, Deli To Go Items

Southend General Store Winter Hours 7:30 to 7:30 everyday southendgeneralstore andrestaurant.com

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MON, SEPT 28 MEETING: Living with Cancer Support Group, 3 p.m., Lopez Hospice and Home Support Office.

Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support is offering a free, open support group for anyone living with cancer. Designed to create a safe, confidential space, the support gives

Letters OPALCO recently instituted new fixed rate power usage increases, some of which have already become effective. These rate structure increases have resulted in many letters lamenting the present and future impacts to San Juan islanders.

Something I have yet to hear discussed is a situation my wife and I became involved it when we built our house on Lopez years

Al-Anon:

Seine, 4 p.m., Watmough Bight. Community research fishing at Watmough Bight. Everyone welcome.

Come help pull the net, sort fish and see what local juvenile Chinook have been eating. This year research continues to be part of a broader regional collaboration: the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project.

Just Heavenly Fudge Factory Sun, Mon, Thurs, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Closed Tue-Wed Fri 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Come on in for your favorite Heavenly fudge and Lopez Ice Cream (no waiting in lines)

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ago. It was suggested that we have an account dedicated to our well only.

The reason being that we would be able, if necessary, to fight a house fire should our house electrical system become inoperable, a common occurrence during fires.

And this was an idea pushed by OPALCO at the time. In 2005 the basic rate for this account was $12 per month. Only 10 years later it has risen to $37 per month (a whopping 208 percent increase!). Needless to say very little electricity is used because this separate system supplies well water only for our house needs.

(We rely solely on collected rain water for our gardens).

Furthermore I believe the basic rate is projected to rise to $78 per month by 2019, a 111 percent increase over the present rate!

time for sharing thoughts and feelings with others.

Facilitated by Elizabeth Landrum, a retired clinical psychologist. Drop-ins welcome.

THURS, OCT 1 EVENT: Stephanie Barbe Hammer reads from her new novel, “The Puppet Turners of Narrow Interior,” 7 p.m., Lopez Bookshop.

SAT, OCT 3 NATURE: Presentation by Peter Cavanagh: How Birds Fly: Photographs and Stories, 7 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.

WEDS, OCT 7 READING: Author Ana Maria Spagna Reading, 7- 9 p.m., Lopez Bookshop.

THURS, OCT 8 FOOD: Evening Meal at School, 5:30-7 p.m., Lopez School Multi-Purpose Room. Lopez Locavores invite you to our season’s first community dinner as a part of the monthlong ”Savor the San Juans” celebration. Enjoy Lopez’s bountiful, organic harvest: Shepherd’s Pie with vegetables, lamb and tomatoes (vegetarian option available); roasted beet and carrot salad with feta cheese, red onion and hazelnuts; green salad; and Lopez apple dessert.

SAT, OCT 10 MUSIC: Garfield High School Jazz Band I, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Woodmen Hall.

Letters to the editor must be no more than 350 words in length and must be signed by the writer. Include address and telephone number for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be published.

Send your letters via e-mail to: cbagby@islandsweekly.com.

With the above situation in mind, and so many folks affected, I suggest a reevaluation is in order of the present and future rate structures. In particular, limited use, and safety electrical uses, like mentioned above, should not be lumped into a “one size fits all” answer to OPALCO’s operating/debt management problems.

We welcome a discussion and some creative thinking about this increasingly costly rate structure, and OPALCO’s budget considerations.

After all, the goal of OUR cooperative should be to serve its members, not drive them off the grid that will only exacerbate the situation for all concerned.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

IAN AND JO-ANN LANGE Lopez

Adams for Port A safe and well managed Lopez Airport contributes immeasurably to the quality of life on the island. It’s easy to take for granted, but closer analysis identifies all the benefits it provides.

Medical evacuations, be they Life Flight, or Navy, can operate out of the airport when adverse weather makes using the pad at the Clinic an impossibility. This was demonstrated at 1 a.m.

Sunday, August 30, when a Navy helicopter, operating into Lopez Airport, medevaced a man in critical condition during a violent windstorm. Local pilots fly people safely and quickly to the mainland for births or other timely medical issues.

Commercial airlines as well as off-island private pilots use the airport resulting in SEE LETTERS, PAGE 6

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Learning about Hearing Loss

By Liz Taylor

Special to the Weekly

My dad was hard of hearing most of his life due to his close proximity to loud guns during WWII; his hearing got even worse as he got older. My brother wore hearing aids starting at age 50 because he loved being in a deafening rock band in his teens and 20s. At age 70, I’m losing my hearing (or, maybe it started long ago – the most common age of onset is 19 to 44).

The three most common causes of hearing loss -- loud noises, aging and genetics – are wrapped up in my family’s stories. As common as it is to have hearing loss – 48 million Americans do – it carries the most stigma of any sensory change in our bodies.

People will readily wear eyeglasses but be adamantly opposed to hearing aids.

Why? Maybe because of their high price – hearing aids easily cost $3-5,000 per ear, and there’s little insurance; don’t even think about Medicare. Maybe because hearing loss is easy to ignore – I think my dad actually enjoyed watching us chatter away at family gatherings without participating. And what’s easier (and more irritating) than saying “Huh?” a hundred times a day? Maybe it’s because we really don’t know what to do about our hearing loss or where to go for help, especially when the ads look like rip-offs.

That’s why I’m glad I discovered a new book that explains the essentials of hearing loss and what to do about it. It’s called, “Living Better with Hearing Loss,” by Katherine Bouton. A graduate of Vassar College and a former editor at The New York Times, Bouton had severe progressive hearing loss for no known reason at age 30. Ignoring her disability, she ultimately lost her job because she was misinterpreted as not being a team player.

Bouton’s book is easy to read and gives us a realistic look at the pros and cons of various options. The most important thing to do when you suspect hearing loss is to get it tested – but where? There are more choices than I knew – like Costco, HearUSA, health fairs, speech pathologists, hearing instrument specialists who sell hearing aids, and even online screenings you can access in your home. The important thing is to do it – to see if your worries are valid AND to be sure you don’t have another problem – like earwax or a brain tumor – that needs a totally different solution.

You’ll need a good audiologist. The book tells how to find one. Then, in the chapter called, “Practice, Practice, Practice,” you’ll learn about the hard work of making your hearing aids work. Fine-tuning from an audiologist over many months is required, as is wearing them for extended periods every day. Finally, it talks about low cost alternatives to hearing aids, such as PSAPs, or “Not Ready for a Hearing Aid “Hearing Aid’” which are devises made to amplify sounds in certain environments.

I’m not happy to lose my hearing, but I know what to do about it now, thanks to Bouton’s book.

Liz can be reached at lizt@agingdeliberately.com.

Sheriff’s Log The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls.

Sept. 9 • Lopez Island deputies arrested a wanted person for a California felony warrant. The subject was subsequently transported to the San Juan County jail to await extradition to California.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a dog at large complaint. It was located and returned to the dog owner. The deputy issued the owner a dog at large warning letter.

• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a trespass on Argyle Avenue. The suspect was

given a warning.

• A Lopez deputy received a missing person report. It was determined that the person, who suffered from dementia, boarded the wrong ferry from Anacortes. She was subsequently placed on the correct ferry and reunited with the reporting person.

• A large amount of rare coins were removed from a Friday Harbor residence.

The coins were silver dollars and some were from the 1850s.

Sept. 10 • A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a suspicious circumstance on Tucker Avenue.

Sept. 11 • A Lopez deputy was dispatched for a suspicious knock at the door. The deputy checked the area and did not find any sign of trespassers.

• The Olga water company reported a tent behind their water tower. No one was there and the camping equipment was taken in as found property.

• An unknown person took an item from a woman’s purse in Eastsound.

• A Friday Harbor dog owner was given a verbal warning for his barking dogs.

Sept. 12 • A woman walked into

the Sheriff’s Office in Friday Harbor to turn herself in on a warrant. She was booked into jail.

• A deputy was dispatched to an Eastsound address on the report of a bicycle theft.

• An Orcas resident found a bank card in the streets of Eastsound. The card was turned in. It appears to not belong to a resident.

• A Lopez deputy received a dog after it was picked up walking alone along the road. The dog was wearing no tag. The Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the dog’s owner.

• A deputy found a VHS SEE LOG, PAGE 4

FIBER UPDATE

Phone and Internet Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers

Rock Island Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of OPALCO, has been busy installing fiber optic broadband to homes and businesses around the county. This historic undertaking will provide fast, reliable Internet up to 200Mbps to those who want it.

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $13.85-$18.00 per month and business services are $22.35-$32.10 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request.

We’re currently managing over 250 simultaneous construction projects countywide. Here are some of the groups we’ve been working with to date: Current Group Projects Alder Forest on Orcas Island Cape San Juan on San Juan Island Mineral Point on San Juan Island Spring Point on Orcas Island Mineral Heights on San Juan Island The Highlands on San Juan Island Completed Group Projects Eagle Lake on Orcas Island Seattle Pacific University on Blakely Island Alder Cottages on Orcas Island Upcoming Group Projects Whiskey Hill on Lopez Island Suncrest on Orcas Island You Can Get Connected Too! • Start by indicating your interest online at: rockisland.com/connect • Learn more about organizing at rockisland.com, or attend one of our monthly meetings

MONTHLY FIBER MEETUPS Monthly Open Meeting Join us next month for this general information session. All are welcome!

Next Meeting: October 7, 2015 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Monthly Group Organizer Meeting Learn more about organizing your group at this session.

Next Meeting: October 14, 2015 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Both meetings held in Eastsound this October (meetings will rotate islands every month) 208 Enchanted Forest Rd., Suite D Eastsound, WA 98245 rockisland.com

CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program (Lifeline) to make residential telephone service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC and state commissions. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone per household, which can be either a wireline or wireless telephone. A household is defined for the purposes of the Lifeline program as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain Lifeline telephone service can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the program.

Lifeline eligible subscribers may also qualify for reliable home high-speed Internet service up to 1.5Mbps for $9.95* per month for the first 12 months of service. Please call 1-800-257-3212 or visit centurylink.com/internetbasics for more information.

If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-855954-6546 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with questions or to request an application for the Lifeline program. *CenturyLink Internet Basics Program – Residential customers only who qualify based on meeting income level or program participation eligibility requirements, and requires remaining eligible for the entire offer period. First bill will include charges for the \first full month of service billed in advance, prorated charges for service from the date of installation to bill date, and one-time charges and fees described above.

Qualifying customers may keep this program for a maximum of 60 months after service activation provided customer still qualifies during that time. Listed High-Speed Internet rate of $9.95/mo. applies for first 12 months of service (after which the rate reverts to $14.95/mo. for the next 48 months of service), and requires a 12-month term agreement. Customer must either lease a modem/router from CenturyLink for an additional monthly charge or independently purchase a modem/router, and a onetime High-Speed Internet activation fee applies. A one-time professional installation charge (if selected by customer) and a one-time shipping and handling fee applies to customer’s modem/router. General – Services not available everywhere. Have not have subscribed to CenturyLink Internet service within the last 90 days and are not a current CenturyLink customer. CenturyLink may change or cancel services or substitute similar services at its sole discretion without notice. Offer, plans, and stated rates are subject to change and may vary by service area. Deposit may be required. Additional restrictions apply. Terms and Conditions – All products and services listed are governed by tariffs, terms of service, or terms and conditions posted at centurylink.com. Taxes, Fees, and Surcharges – Applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges include a carrier Universal Service charge, carrier cost recovery surcharges, state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges.

Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use. Taxes, fees, and surcharges apply based on standard monthly, not promotional, rates.

The Islands’ Weekly • www.islandsweekly.com • September 22, 2015 – Page 3

Q&A | Port of Lopez commissioner candidates

The Islands’ Weekly is running a series of Q&As with the Port of Lopez Commissioners candidates.

The Q&As will run Sept. 22, 29, Oct.6 and 13 Oct. Questions: 1. Which Port of Lopez position are you running for and why are you running?

2. What qualifications do you bring to the position?

Kenn Aufderhar 1.

I am running for the Port of Lopez, commissioner, position 1.

My decision to run for port commissioner was heartfelt and important to me. It provides a way for me to serve and give back to the community of Lopez.

2. As a successful business owner with years of experience, I believe my particular skill set will be an asset to the port. I know how to set goals and priorities. I understand financial statements, budgets, and numbers and know how to manage

MEETING NOTICE Citizens’ Salary Commission The Citizens’ Salary Commission will meet to discuss compensation of elected officials on Thursday, October 22, at noon, in the first floor Hearing Room of the Legislative Building, 55 Second St., in Friday Harbor. The public is invited to attend. Written submissions and agenda items for the Commission must be received by 10/08/15 to be considered. Send to CSC, 350 Court Street, #5, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. A draft meeting agenda will be available one week prior on the County website at sanjuanco.com/ calendar.aspx.

assets. I know what it takes to turn complex issues into practical solutions with an emphasis on the importance of good financial stewardship. In managing my own businesses, I have learned the importance of listening to others and communicating clearly. I have a clear understanding of the important issues facing the Lopez Airport not only today, but in the years ahead. Our airport serves the everyday lives of the citizens of Lopez in a variety of important and critical ways. I also understand the community’s desire for more public marine access.

As port commissioner I look forward to serving the needs and desires of our community.

Puzzle Answers

Ed Kilduff 1. I’m running for the seat currently occupied

by Steve Adams. It has “port commissioner 2” designation on the ballot.

I’m running because our port has been crippled because of expenditures and financial transactions that do not add to the safety of our airport, its economic viability, or to our community at large.

Also, from the moment I am elected, our port’s relationship with the Lopez public will change. Public education and involvement in port business is critical, and if the public can’t attend port meetings, our port has to do a better job of bringing the port to the public. All port meetings should be on video and available for public viewing on the web.

2. A few years ago, when I was Lopez’s representative on the San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, I brought to light financial mismanagement at our county solid waste program.

I made efforts to rally and educate Lopezians though the “Take Back the Dump” movement. Other citizens took up the mantle and

eventually SWAP was formed. I have worked in and around government for nearly 30 years, and my passion is “good government” regardless of party. I’ve run businesses subject to federal funding rules and survived many audits by the Defense Contracts Audit Agency. I am currently president of the Common Sense Alliance and I am a board member of Community Treasures. For more information visit www. kilduff4port.com.

Steve Adams I am running for port commissioner (position 2) to: (1) use my ability to visualize long term financial solutions making our port stronger. I am a problem solver and serve as an objective and conscientious voice and will continue to serve all citizens. (2) make our airport safer by following FAA’s requisites. I support removing the trees on newly purchased property that interfere with landings and converting the land to pasture while making the property attractive for the neighborhood. (3) keep the port operating economically and with the lowest tax rate

in the Washington Public Ports Association survey.

(4) make the airport a Net-Zero electrical energy user. The port installed a photovoltaic system cutting electrical bills. I support converting the old lighting to an efficient LED system.

(5) develop the port’s new marine park on Fisherman Bay into a picnic area and small boat launch site. (6) complete an FAA airport master plan, listening to public input, that sets a vision for the future.

2. My experience on Lopez includes: 30 years Lopez High School science and technology teacher; 25 years operating successful businesses; 20 years Lopez fire fighter, EMT and Chief; 12 years Lopez fire commissioner; eight years as county planning commissioner; four years port commissioner. Our family moved to Lopez in 1980, we designed and hand built our home and raised our girls Serina and Ariella.

I have been involved in aviation for over 50 years.

My experience in aviation and the community are valuable in managing our important resource.

LOG

supplies was removed from one vehicle, the contents removed and the backpack deposited in another vehicle.

Sept. 15 • A Lopez deputy responded to an attempted vehicular assault complaint.

It was determined that the incident was unintentional and resulted from a misunderstanding while a ferry employee was attempting to direct a

motorist who was boarding a ferry.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a disorderly conduct complaint. Several people almost struck a pedestrian while they were clinging to a moving vehicle while on skateboards.

Suspects were located and apologized. The reporting person declined pressing charges.

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Sept. 14 • A Lopez deputy responded to a reported theft at the Lopez ferry terminal.

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Each year a recipient for the Dolly and Andy Holland Lopez Spirit Award is selected.

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years makes me confident that Steve has the aviation experience to prioritize the safety issues that need immediate attention (like high trees in the approach path), versus “nice to have” improvements that could be put off based on available funding.

Steve Adam’s demonstrated interest in the Lopez community, knowledge of aviation issues, and experience in management and leadership, make him an ideal candidate to return as Port Commissioner.

I hope you will join me in voting for Steve Adams this November.

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CHRIST THE KING COMMUNITY CHURCH, There’s Always a Place for You! CTK gathers at 10:00 a.m. in the school multi-purpose room at 86 School Road. Come as you are! More info at www.ctkonline.com/lopez. Email: lopez@ctkonline.com Phone: 888-421-4CTK ext. 819.

COMMUNITY CHURCH, Please join us Sun. mornings.

Adult Bible study, 9:30. Worship Service, 10:30. Nursery (birth3 yrs) and Jr. Church (4-12 yrs) provided during worship service.

Small groups meet throughout the week. 91 Lopez Rd., in the village. Pastor Jeff Smith 468-3877. www.ourlicc.org.

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 QUAKER, meeting Sunday mornings, 10 a.m., 6363 Fisherman Bay Road. Children’s Program. www.fgcquaker.org/cloud/lopez-island-preparative-meeting LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS, (ELCA) Please join us for worship and children’s Sunday School 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 Emmanuel. Pastor Beth Purdum, 370-0023.

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 Saturdays. Call 378-2910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.

Vote forAdams The Lopez Island airport is a small but well maintained facility managed by the Port Authority.

It is a intricate component of the medical emergency evacuation system as well as alternative means of transportation for business men, visitors, off island workers and overnight mail delivery.

Recently I became aware of concerns over issues regarding the airports’ landing safety, financial status and management. As a taxpayer on a fixed income I am of course interested in the fiscal responsibility of public officials as well as the safety of the airport system.

The Port Authorities’ recent decision to purchase proper ty at the south end of the airport and turn it into pasture land seems like a logical long term solution to the ongoing issue of tree growth encroachment into the flight landing path.

It eliminates the problem of periodic “tree topping” and generates rental income to help defray some of the cost of the purchase.

I can not help but feel that this kind of long term planning is a positive asset for the community as well as a reflection on the Port Authority’s concern for public safety and long term investment.

I have known Steve Adams, the current Port Commissioner, for some time now and have worked with him on various projects which contributed to the opening and ongoing maintenance of the new Lopez Fit Center.

His attention to detail and understanding of needs at the gym reflect the same high standards that he represents as Port Commissioner.

I have come to respect his interest in the community, knowledge in the field of aviation and his commitment to family values.

Steve’s background in teaching, aviation, safety training as a volunteer at the Fire Department and 4 years of “hands on” management as the Port Commissioner, make him the perfect candidate for re-election.

If you know Steve, then much of what I have noted is simply restating the obvious, so that said, please join me in voting for the “obvious” choice for Port Commissioner-Steve Adams. Kindly support him with your vote on election day.

JERRY MANION Lopez

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When Super Wide Groove kicks off its Get Funky Dance Party Saturday, Sept.

26 at 7:30 p.m. in Lopez Center, the audience will witness something extraordinary: all band members in one place. The musicians will especially enjoy that experience.

Most large bands have trouble organizing rehearsals around individual schedules, but the 11-person Super Wide Groove takes this challenge a step further.

One of its core members, keyboardist Beth Geever,

lives in New Hampshire.

After rehearsing on Lopez for the month of May, she disappeared back east, returning only at the end of August. Guest saxophonist Mark Doelman, from Spokane, appears just two days before the concert.

Most bands operate as drummer Todd Goldsmith describes his previous experience: “If someone was missing we just wouldn’t practice.” That model can’t work for Super Wide Groove’s far-flung members – so what does?

Not Skype. “Skype rehearsals don’t work – there’s a time lag,” Geever

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laughs. “We tried it for about 30 seconds.” But Groovers have adopted other work-arounds. They listen to lots of recordings, distinguishing the parts.

The key, says Goldsmith, “is to leave the space for that person’s part and not fill it up when they’re absent.” Band founder and guitarist Bill Johnson adds, “We rehearse counting measures where Mark’s and Beth’s solos would be.

It’s good training.”

Groovers use words like “family” and “team” to describe themselves, and they feel absences deeply. Vocalist Nick

1900. The farmers Colleen Howe and Bruce Gregory will discuss the commercial kiwi and Asian pear orchard, sheep, and holistic management practices of the farm, integrating soil management, fertility, livestock grazing and crop production. Enjoy fresh brewed teas and home-baked cookies while sitting near the perennial gardens.

A short walk takes you to nearby Lacrover Farm, once part of a large family homestead from the late 1900s, and protected by a conservation easement through the San Juan Preservation Trust. It is now owned by Paul Lacrampe, Katie Hover and their son, Quinn. Known for their berries (strawberries in particular) they also grow a wide variety of produce both in the field and in their greenhouse, and raise sheep and chickens for meat and eggs.

The cost is $25 per person (children under 12 half-price).

Westcott Bay Cider and San Juan Distillery Tour Visit Westcott Bay Cider and San Juan Island Distillery, located a short distance to the north, to tour the cider orchard and distillery producing award winning gin and apple brandy. “Taste the spirits of the San Juan Islands” at the distillery from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Groove feels more like a family than ever. Vocalist Dylan Weber adds his own energy to the core band, transforming from Farmers Market “Barefoot Busker” to “Soul Man,” and Jaime Cordova augments the groove with his percussion talents. Says Nick Teague, “The more we get to know each other, the tighter the whole experience becomes, and when new folks come on board it’s all fresh and the energy begins all over again.”

This year’s “new folks” is singer Mehgan Herold, arrived from Ohio to be a ranger at Spencer Spit. An experienced rock ‘n’ roller, Herold was “blown away by how incredibly skilled each member is…ALL OF THEM.” Meanwhile, Herold’s “blockbuster voice” and stage presence, according to other Groovers, amplify both their sound and their excitement.

That energy, whether from new talent or the return of veterans, transcends the satisfaction of solid performance. As Herold says, “Since everyone is

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Teague says of missing members, “There’s a hole, not only in the music, but from the personal energy they bring to the mix.”

Focusing on subsections of each number helps fill that hole. Sometimes Johnson gets together with just the core vocalists – Kenny Ferrugiaro, Nick and Susie Teague – to tighten harmonies, and learn dance moves by watching old Temptations footage.

And of course the musicians work separately. Alone in New Hampshire, says Geever, “I just keep practicing the same 38 songs, over and over.” But despite the difficulty, bass player Colin Doherty finds benefits in solo practice. “It’s a great opportunity to focus on your part without relying on the other instruments. It’s challenging, but it allows for fine-tuning.”

The results of this patchwork rehearsal style are startling. After almost three months away, Geever says, “I was amazed at how, at our first rehearsal, we all just clicked.” Now in its fourth year, Super Wide

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so professional, it allows for more fun dancing and grooving at practice.” Colin Doherty sums up the band’s feelings: “With all that patience and trust we can create something magical.”

Super Wide Groove’s set this year includes Motown hit “Get Ready” – exactly what Nick Teague recommends: “Folks should dust off their dancing shoes and start stretching now to get ready for a night of Groovin’.” Tickets are available at Paper, Scissors; Lopez Bookshop; or Lopezcenter.org.

Orcas Island Farm Tour Grows Last year, four Orcas farms welcomed more than 125 people to their barns and fields. Organizers Charles Dalton, chef/ower of The Kitchen, and sheep shearer and farmer, Kathy Morris were excited by the interest.

This year, more than a dozen farms and farm-related businesses have jumped on the hay cart, with fascinating demonstrations including sheep shearing, wool spinning, seed saving, and seeing worms at work in a worm bin building demo. This free, self-guided tour starts with a brunch available at The Kitchen in Eastsound, where you can pick up maps (or clip them out of the island newspapers) to follow the route to the farms, which will have colorful flags flying to mark the stops.

Farms along the way – starting out by the ferry landing and moving towards town and out beyond Doe Bay - include Morningstar Farm, Warm Valley Farm will show how to spin wool from the sheep they raise. At Red Rabbit Farm, Christina Orchid will show her cookhouse kitchen and offer tastes of her preserves and sauces. If you are looking for cute farm animals, the residents of Orcas Moon Alpacas are the stop for you; farmers Amy Lumm and Jenifer Pietsch will also offer a chicken slaughter demonstration; where $50 gives you a bird to take home as well. Historic Coffelt Farm will give tours. At Kai Dawg Farm, Caitlin Herlihy will talk about their new project, Orcas Community Participatory Agriculture.

In town, Smith & Speed Mercantile will be open to share and discuss their hand-forged farming tools. Audra Lawlor of Girl Meets Dirt will offer tastes of preserves made from fruit gleaned from historic island orchards in her new tasting room. The tour then winds out to Buck Bay Shellfish Farm, where Toni Hermanson will talk about the process of growing and harvesting oysters and clams. Tours at Doe Bay Garden and Taproot Farm will then lead you to Orcas Farm, where George Orser will host a farmers’ potluck soiree. There will be Hogstone’s Wood Oven pizzas, a Lion’s Club/Island Hoppin’ Brewery beer garden and fun music.

Last year, parking was an issue, so if you don’t want to use a car, the San Juan Shuttle will be available for $8 for the day, and will loop around to the farms. Car-pooling or shuttle use is encouraged, because parking can be difficult at some of the stops. The Senior Center will also be offering a shuttle for seniors interested in attending the tour.