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VOLUME 35, NUMBER 41 • october 9, 2012
Charter review 101 LOPEZ LOBOS Home Games This Week: 10/12 Volleyball 2pm
Weekly takes a look at CRC recommendations and presents pro and con guest columns County residents will decide how much to shake up the current county council structure in this November’s election with a vote on three propositions devised by the Charter Review Commission. The propositions would cut the council from six parttime members to three full-time members (prop. 1); replace the executive county administrator position with a county manager (prop. 2); and mandate that all county council meetings are open to the public (prop. 3). Approved by majority vote by the 21-member commission, the propositions were developed through a series of meetings that included testimony from county officials, former freeholders, and others with a goal to facilitate a more effective governance structure. The propositions do not overturn Home Rule, adopted in 2005. For a variety of letters on the topic, visit www.islandsweekly.com. Included in this story are two guest columns: one for the propositions and one against.
Yes for charter changes By Larry Hendel
Lopez Island member of the CRC
One of the most interesting aspects of the Charter Review Commission’s review process was that the overwhelming majority of the members, with diverse experience, all having a keen interest in county government, and with varied political interests and philosophies, came together with three positive suggestions to make our government work
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better and more efficiently. The CRC is comprised of 21 members elected by the citizens of San Juan County. Its assignment was to review all portions of the charter and make its recommendations available for voter approval or disapproval. It met weekly for six to seven hours for four-and-a-half months beginning last January, and individual members put in hundreds of hours on their own researching and preparing for weekly meetings. It was obvious at the first meeting that many CRC members had given considerable thought to the charter. Early on, members independently brought to the table sections of the charter they felt needed attention. After several meetings most of us seemed to agree on major issues. We made comparisons between Washington state counties, their size and operations, and had many discussions with their commissioners/councilors. State and county laws were researched, and information received from public testimonies and letters was evaluated. Extensive findings were documented. The three proposed amendments cover sections that most members felt needed revision. They were re-evaluated a number of times throughout the review period and each time the vote showed overwhelming support for them. At our last meeting, 17 out of 19 members voted to have these amendments put on the ballot. Two members voted against it, one abstained and one was absent. The CRC has been criticized rudely and inaccurately by one or two people portraying the process used as flawed, coming to conclusion too quickly and implying that our members met “behind closed doors.” Not true. CRC members put a huge amount of thought and effort into the review process both before and throughout the meeting period. Those who voted for CRC candidates last November obviously wanted people on the CRC who had given a lot of thought to the charter. It is unbelievable after living with this experiment for six years that anyone would come unprepared and empty handed to the very first meeting. Apparently, those critics objected to, or couldn’t understand, members being prepared. They still can’t. We accomplished a lot and it is because of members having a great deal of practical and managerial experiSee CHARTER, page 5
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film: Lopez Locavores & GMO-Free San Juans present: “The Future of Food,” 7- 10 p.m., Lopez Library. “The Future of Food” offers an indepth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery
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store shelves for the past decade. For more info, visit http://www.lopezlibrary.org/. thurs, oct 11
talk: Invite a bee to lunch:
Creating chemical-free native pollinator habitats in your garden, Coffee and goodies at 9:30 a.m., the meeting begins at 10 a.m., Woodmen Hall on Fisherman Bay Road. The
Lopez Island Garden Club’s meeting will feature Madrona Murphy and Russel Barsh. They will talk will include info on native insect pollinators, ways in which gardeners can invite them into their gardens, and risks from garden chemicals and introduced insects to these critical bees, wasps and flies. The presentation will include pictures of native pollinators on native wildflowers. sat, oct 13
event: Oktoberfest, 3-7 p.m.,
Woodmen Hall. Activities for Young and Not-so-young. Music by Lance Brittain. Proceeds go to the Insulation Project. For more info, visit
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Present charter weakens voters
Art Lange’s letter to the Sounder (See online at www.islandsweekly.com), in which he says “reverting to council members elected county-wide is a step in the opposite direction of representative government,” overlooks the way in which Proposition 1 actually increases his representation. Mr. Lange’s remarks express as well the
island-centric, or should we say district-centric, attitude encouraged by the balkanized system the present version of the charter has given us. The present version of the charter weakens voters. It allows Mr. Lange to vote for only one sixth of the council, whereas Proposition 1 would allow him to vote for all of the council. The present version of the charter gives Mr. Lange a council of six, five of whose members have no electoral account-
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Mondays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Center Wednesdays - 4 p.m. Women’s meeting at the fellowship hall at Grace Episcopal Church Fridays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Center Saturdays - noon at the Children’s Center Contact phone number 468-2809
Al-Anon: Fridays - 9:00 a.m. at the Grace Church Hall, Lopez Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Center, Lopez. Contact phone number 468-2510.
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EVENT: League of Women
Voters Candidate Forum, 4:006:00 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church. For additional information, contact Steve Bowman at 370 5814. sun, oct 14
event: Lopez Locavores
Film Series presents “Deconstructing Supper,” 5-7 p.m., Port Stanley School. A Northwest chef travelled around the world to discover the origins of the food he’s serving at his restaurant. Along the way, he discovered some shocking information about genetically modified ability to him, whereas Proposition 1 would give him a council of three, all of whose members would have electoral accountability to him. The present version of the council gives Mr. Lange one vote every four years for the council, whereas Proposition 1 would give him three votes every four years for the council. Our little county is already fragmented by geography. We needn’t worsen its disunity by continuing with a council of six representing separate districts. We need to become one county governed by council persons who are elected countywide. RICHARD WARD, Lopez RON ZEE, San Juan STEPHEN GARRISON, Orcas
Yes on Prop. 1 Our county council is the citizen-elected body that represents us, the citizens.
crops and the virtues of local, organic food. Join us for the movie, cider, tea and popcorn, and a community discussion afterwards. Admission by donation. For more info visit www.lopezlocavores.org.
EVENT: Blessing of the Animals
at Grace Episcopal Church Hall, 10 am. In honor of St Francis of Assisi’s feast day we will once again celebrate the bonds we share with our animal companions in a simple service. All are welcome, two legged and four! Species appropriate refreshments after the service. For more info, call 468-3477. Tues, Oct. 16
Presidential debate: To represent us effectively our elected commissioners must have the authority to direct and guide a county manager. The office of county administrator, whose interests are not aligned with the citizens of San Juan County, shall be eliminated and replaced with a county manager who reports directly to and receives guidance from the council. This will ensure that our county government is responsive to all the citizens of San Juan County. Vote yes for Proposition 2. Our elected councilors are our only direct voice in county affairs. As our representative, the councilors work full time for us. Three full-time councilors with authority and paid appropriately will represent our citizens’ best interests effectively and economically. Vote yes for Proposition 1. LARRY S. CLARK Lopez Island
Streaming live, 6 to 8 p.m., Lopez Library. Gubernatorial debate with Inslee and McKenna, 8 to 9 p.m. Mon, Oct 22
Presidential debate:
Streaming live, 6 to 8 p.m., Lopez Center. mon, oct 29
classes: Using your iPad at
home and away, 2-5 p.m., library meeting room. Fee: $20 if paid by 10/19, $30 after 10/19. Preregistration required. Instructor Susan Young will help you get your iPad ready for daily use including tips and tricks for using iOS 5 or 6. For more info, call LIFRC at 4684117 or visit www.lifrc.org.
Which Proposition No. 1? The November 6 ballot contains a potentially confusing situation for Lopez and Orcas voters in the form of multiple Proposition No. 1’s. Lopez voters will be presented with San Juan County Proposition No. 1, which addresses charter amendments to reduce the number of council members from 6 to 3, and Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District Proposition No. 1, which concerns the oneyear levy to fund Lopez Solid Waste disposal activities. Orcas voters will also see two Proposition No. 1’s on the ballot, the County Charter measure plus a school bond measure, Orcas Island School District #137 Proposition No. 1. Sarah Eppenbach Lopez Island
Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 14 St. Francis called them “brothers” and “sisters,” and even preached to them. On Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church will have a Blessing of the Animals service – and all are welcome, two footed and four. As local Veterinarian Jerry Scherzinger tells us, “The human-pet bond has been around since our ancestors shared their cave hearths with their canine companions. Our animal companions fit into our lives with ease, filling an important gap. They are non-judgmental, always have time, and listen well. Their effect on improved human health is well documented, and
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their companionship for the elderly and the homebound relieves loneliness and is given unconditionally. St. Francis of Assisi enjoyed the larks flying around his hilltop hometown, let a donkey displace him in a hovel, and wrote a Canticle of the Creatures.” Housebroken and socialized pets on lead, or pets in carriers, are welcome. Weather permitting, the blessing will take place outdoors for any horses, or farm animals. This service has been a tradition at Grace Church for many years, and is always a favorite for parishioners and the community alike.
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Eye-opening facts about coal shipping
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A Chinese coal carrier leaked four tons of oil after striking Australian reefs in April last year. By Chom Greacen of Lopez NO COALition Special to the Islands’ Weekly
San Olson, a former Naval Officer serving on a 455-footlong Amphibious Assault ship, recently shared his expertise and perspectives on coal shipping risks with an audience on Lopez. He serves on the Steering Committee of SSASS, a trans-border coalition for the purpose of protecting the Salish Sea from adverse maritime impacts. Here are ten eye-opening facts from Olson’s talk. 1. The Pacific Northwest is becoming a world class fossil fuel transshipment center for Asian markets. There are currently over 2,000 vessels transiting our waters, and 1,700 more if the Cherry Point Coal Terminal is approved and the Vancouver tar-sands pipeline is expanded as planned. The more vessels plying our waters, the greater the potential for oil spills. 2. Our tranquil San Juan
Islands are in the dead center of this shipping hubbub! All vessels carrying coal or oil from eight existing/planed ports from Vancouver to Cherry Point and Anacortes will pass through either Haro or Rosario Straits, essentially circumnavigating our islands. 3. The passages around the San Juans are narrow and hazardous. Rosario Strait shipping channel is only a half a mile. Haro strait is wider (one and one-eighth of a mile) but at Stewart Island, ships must make a 70 degree turn in a channel less than two miles wide with shoal and Arachne Reef just to the west. Several other shoals and reefs lie within a half to one and three-fourth mile from the middle of the two channels. 4. Coal carriers, tankers and container ships are getting bigger and BIGGER and are thus trickier to maneuver. For comparison, one
New Panamax ship is equal to 34 Super Class (“Elwha”) ferries in gross tonnage, bigger than the largest aircraft carriers (about three football fields long). Big ships require great distance to turn or change course. If power was lost, the stopping distance would be on the order of five to seven miles. 5. Miscommunication could be an issue leading to maneuvering miscalculations since 75 percent of the ships in our waters are of Greek, Japanese, Chinese or Panamanian registry and so the captain and crew may have limited understanding of English. 6. All bulk carriers are single propeller, singlehulled (except the bottom for structural support) and are not required to have a tug escort. Each coal carrier may carry up to two million gallons of heavy oil as fuel. Oil spills from coal carriers do happen as in the recent case of a Chinese coal ship running aground in Australian reefs spilling four tons of oil in April 2011. 7. Fifty-four percent of “Ship Endangerment” situations are to due to engineering, rudder and propeller malfunctions. And 59 percent of the vessels which received high, very high or extremely high risk scores were bulk carriers, according to an inspection in 1995 by Washington Office of Marine Safety. The trend is likely worsened since due to cost cutting measures on
maintenance and crew. 8. In event of navigational or engine trouble, the nearest designated rescue tug is at Neah Bay, six to seven hours away at top speed. Our local oil spill responder, Islands’ Oil Spill Association, has limited resources that would be rapidly overwhelmed by a spill from a large injured vessel. 9. A hypothetical spill of 65,000 barrels (25 percent of the largest expected outflow from a Suezmax tanker) in Rosario Strait area would cost $128 million, 2.6 times the San Juan County’s 2011 budget. The modeled socioeconomic and environmental impacts include damage to private property, parks, commerce and mortality of wildlife (29,000 deaths from birds alone). Even without the horror of an oil spill, 180 decibel noise from vessel engines, along with bioaccumulated toxins may spell doom for our resident orcas. 10. The U.S. is subsidizing China’s use of coal (Bureau of Land Management sells mineral rights to Montana coal at a fraction of world market price) and thereby condemns our children and grandchildren to a much more violent climate.
The plan to export coal at Cherry Point seems like an ecological and economic time bomb for the San Juans and beyond. We have very
little to gain and much to lose. The scoping process has just started. It’s time to act to register every concern we might have.
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What’s new at Watmough? a lot of wear and tear. But impacts happen where you can’t see them. Watmough is a nursery and snack bar for many marine organisms, including juvenile salmon. The bottom of the bay is used for food and protection by everything from salmon to sculpins, crab to cod, and gunnels to greenlings. The same bottom is used by boaters for anchoring, which destroys vegeta-
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Watmough Bay gets a lot of use, especially during the summer months. This island jewel is maintained and managed through the work of lots of volunteers, the Bureau of Land Management, Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust. Even with the loads of people enjoying Watmough, you can’t see
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vegetation while still supporting access for boaters. Plans call for two new “screw-type” buoys, which will keep boats from anchoring in those sensitive areas and dragging and pulling up vegetation. Another, existing buoy will be retrofitted with an eelgrass friendly design, bringing the total of public buoys to three. There is also one private buoy at Watmough, which is in good shape and not negatively impacting eelgrass. The new buoys will be placed to minimize impacts to the views. A map of possible placements is at sjcgis.org/ps2/default. aspx?action=displayMap& mapid=2649, with the new buoys and trail in red. Also, along the shoreline to the south (to the right as you enter the beach), an addition to the existing trail will allow hikers to climb through the hillside and access the BLM property at See Watmough, page 8
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for bat conservation in the San Juan Islands. Tickets for this unique limited-seating event are for sale at Vortex and The Love Dog Café for $50 and include a complete tapas-style dinner, music by Hawk Arps, and an audio-visual presentation by Kwiaht Director Russel Barsh on listening to bats. Kwiaht and The Love Dog Café also invite guests to enjoy a no-host bar featuring Lopez Island Vineyards wines by the bottle, and to buy something “batty” to take home with them. There will be wearable bat art, the latest in bat detectors, books on northwest bats, Kwiaht’s own first-release CDs of Lopez bats in concert, bat art by Polly Ham, and bat field trips in spring with Kwiaht scientists. All proceeds of the event go to support bat colony monitoring (including diet and health checks), maintenance of buildings used by bats, construction of Kwiaht’s original large bat maternity houses for relocating bats and technical assistance to homeowners. A special fund will also be established to donate bat detectors to local schools, and to island libraries for overnight lending. Internetstreamed “bat cams” to monitor rare bats are also included in Kwiaht’s $5,000 See bats, page 6
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ence, community involvement and insight that enabled us to operate efficiently. The commission included two current and three former planning commissioners, two former elected freeholders, a former fiveterm county clerk, a county council staff member, a former county commissioner, two attorneys, a former member of the Ferry Advisory Committee and member of the Agricultural Resources Committee, a former board member of the Economic Development Council, local business leaders, two former port commissioners, retired executives, farmers and individuals with extensive corporate financial experience.
Reject Prop. 1 & 2 By RICHARD FRALICK
Orcas Island member of the county council
In 2005, the voters of San Juan County overwhelmingly chose to replace the antiquated commission form of government with a modern, charter form custom crafted to meet our local circumstances. A six-member, part-time county council replaced the full-time, three-member at-large commission. The county was divided into smaller, geographic districts of equal population respecting the integrity of our island communities. Small, local districts assure that the council candidates are known personally and elected by their neighbors, avoiding costly county-wide elections. Equal districts assure the constitutional principle
of one-person, one-vote. For a measure to pass the council, a majority vote of four is required. This prevents one single island or a council voting block of only two from dominating county government. A six-member council also allows creative, informal discussions between individual council members to occur thus improving efficiency. The charter established the separations of powers. The county council exercises the powers of the legislative branch by setting policy and passing laws; the county administrator exercises the powers of the executive branch by running the day-to-day operations. The charter made significant strides in returning the government to the people by taking it out of the hands of partisan politicians whose meddling in the daily operations of the county was a disaster. Charters are not born perfect. As freeholders we recognized this and made provisions that after five years of operation a Charter Review Commission would be formed to assess our product. We envisioned this as an opportunity to finetune the charter and consider additional improvements that were discussed during the freeholder process. The Charter Review Commission chose instead to gut the charter by recommending reverting back to the old, failed system. It has taken more time
than expected, but our charter form of government is now coming of age. During the past nearly four years that I have been a member of the county council, I estimate that at least half of my time has been spent grappling with issues left over from the old system. The good news is that solid progress is now being made to improve the quality of county government. We have produced balanced budgets with a sixyear financial planning horizon. We have a formal financial reserve policy and we are funding it. Under
the charter, decisions are being made. Real issues such as solid waste, sustainability of county government, Critical Areas Ordinance update, essential public facilities, housing element and emergency/wireless communications are being definitively addressed. The backlog of the past is finally going away so we can focus our attention to the future and where San Juan County wants to go in the next decade. These gains have been hard won. Please, stay the course. If you believe in the prin-
ciple of local representation and the principle of one-person one-vote, then reject Proposition 1! If you believe in a strong county
administrator accountable to the council and the separation-of-powers to prevent politicizing operations, then reject Proposition 2!
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Scoping Comment Workshop, Oct 24, 5-7:30 pm Lopez Center, 204 Village Road, Lopez Island Attend the San Juan County EIS Scoping Hearing for the Gateway Pacific Terminal on November 3rd 12-3 pm, Friday Harbor High, 45 Blair Avenue. More info at www.sanjuans.org The Islands’ Weekly • www.islandsweekly.com • October 9, 2012– Page 5
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Christ the King Community ChurCh, Now meeting at 10:00 AM at the Lopez Elementary School in the multi-purpose room. Find us on the web: www. CTKonline.com/lopez or email lopez@CTKonline.com graCe episCopal ChurCh, welcomes you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:00 am. Fisherman Bay Road at Sunset Lane. 468-3477. Everyone welcome!
On Sept. 26 the Lopez Island School District was informed that the district has not been included in the 2013 international trip to Japan, in which they have been participating for many years. The study trips to Japan, in which Lopez High School students have been participating for 12 years, have been funded by repeated re-application to and funding by a grant from the Freeman Foundation. The local program has been under the leadership of former Lopez teacher Kurt Jacobs and Program Director and former Lopez teacher Pat Burleson and their organization Japanese Connections. While not a school-funded program, Lopez School has contributed significantly to the program and Lopez students have benefited greatly from being a part of this program since its inception in 2000, as have Anacortes
School District students for several of those years, and Orcas Island School District students who participated for the first time last school year. The director of the program has informed Lopez School officials that, due to funding issues, Lopez School will not be included this year in the trip. Orcas Island School students will be making the trip this school year. The future of funding to Lopez School has yet to be determined. “These trips to Japan, and the program that has been built around them, have been an important and muchvalued component of our overall international trip and foreign studies program,� said Lopez School Principal Lisa Shelby. “The district remains strongly committed to the tremendous educational value of foreign travel and study, including Japan.�
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fundraising goal for bat projects in 2013. “Bats are incredibly cool,� said Barsh. “But they are declining throughout the United States, and there was no program to document and protect island bats until we got involved two years ago.� Kwiaht scientists have investigated dozens of reports of bat colonies, and designed and built eight large maternity colony houses with room for hundreds of bats. Local donations and volunteers provided the materials and labor.
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 am at the home of Ron Metcalf, 6363 Fisherman Bay Road. Children’s program. Everyone welcome. Phone 468-2129. Email: lopezfriends@gmail.com
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2003 FORD Taurus SE. Beautiful condition. Under 97,000 miles. All power, air conditioning. All the amenities of the SE model! Charcoal Grey Metallic. Nearly new Goodyear Radials. Babied with Mobile One. $5995 Firm. She’s Worth It! Compare with local dealers at $6600 to $7995. Whidbey Island. 360-279-1753 Bottomless garage sale. $37/no word limit. Reach thousands of readers. Go online: nw-ads.com 24 hours a day or Call 800-388-2527 to get more information. Automobiles Subaru
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ANTIQUE bedroom set. Beautiful Lion’s Head, from the 1800s. Double bed and two dressers. $2500. Call (206)4087427, Vashon.
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REPORTER Reporter sought for staff opening with the Peninsula Daily News, a sixday newspaper on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and Forks (yes, the “Twilight� Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Bring your experience from a weekly or small daily -from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already acquired while sharpening your talent with the help of veteran newsroom leaders. This is a general assignment reporting position in our Port Angeles office in which being a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience. Port Angeles-based Peninsula Daily News, circulation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a website getting up to one million hits a month), publishes separate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Check out the PDN at w w w. p e n i n s u l a d a i l y news.com and the beauty and recreational opportunities at http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/section/pdntabs#vizguide. In-person visit and tryout are required, so Washington/Northwest applicants given preference. Send cover letter, resume and five best writing and photography clips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362, or email leah.leach@peninsuladailynews.com.
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CLEAR YOUR OWN Land and save $! 1985 John Deere 750 Bulldozer. Easy to use. Second owner. 5,300 hours. Carco 550 winch. Good condition! $13,500. Anacortes. Call Gordon at 360-375-6106 or 509525-5795. Miscellaneous
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HAYNES FLUTE, solid silver, $1500 OBO. ROY SEAMAN wood piccolo with sterling keys, $1800 OBO. Both instruments professional quality. Excellent condition. Located in Poulsbo. (360)394-1818
AKC GERMAN Shepherd puppies, bred for sound temperament and train ability. All German bloodlines. Parents onsite and family raised. $700. 360-456-0362 AKC REGISTERED Lab Puppies. Over 30+ titled dogs in the last 5 generations. Sire is a Master Hunter and Certified Pointing Lab. OFA Hip and Elbows, Dews Removed, First Shots, Deworming. 6 Males (1 Black, 5 Yellow), 6 Females (2 Yellow, 4 Black). $750 each. Call Mike, 360-547-9393 GREAT DANE
21’ SEA SWIRL including Shoreland’r Galvanized Trailer. $12,500. Ready to fish, crab or just an all out fun getaway!! Clean and well maintained! Sleeps 2. Features: 302 Ford I/O, VHF, GPS with chart plotter/ maps. 10 HP Honda kicker, electric down riggers, electric pot puller, full/ drop canvas. Friday Harbor 360378-3223.
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AKC GREAT DANE puppies! Health guarantee! Very sweet, lovable, intelligent, gentle giants. Males and females. Now offering Full-Euro’s, HalfEuro’s & Standard Great Danes. Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes and licensed since 2002. $500 & up (every color but Fawn). Also; selling Standard Poodles. Call 5 0 3 - 5 5 6 - 4 1 9 0 . www.dreyersdanes.com SOLD IT? FOUND IT? Let us know by calling 1-800-388-2527 so we can cancel your ad.
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MOVING AND MUST sell our 2008 Jeep Wrangler! Black, 4 door, 4WD, power locks / windows, AC, locking gas cap, 3.8 V-6, 3 piece hard top, seat covers, alarm, mud flaps, sirus radio, sub woofer, bra / hood cover, step rails, tow package, EBS anti skid, beefy tires, chrome wheels, 49,000 miles. Very good condition! $22,500. Kitsap County. Cathy 360-981-3752 or cscottdo@hotmail.com Campers/Canopies
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15’ JAYCO Heritage Tent Trailer, 2000. Sleeps 6, Push Out Dining, Heater, Front Storage, Hot Water, 3-Way Refrigerator, Double Propane Tanks, Hydraulic Hitch. Great for Camping or Guests. $3000 OBO. 360-3761019 1993 DODGE WITH Cummins Diesel Engine. Trailer package, club cab, camper shell, 112,000 miles. Second gas tank. 1999 34’ Kountry Star Trailer with slide, lots of storage, oak cabinets, corian kitchen counter, central heat and air, power ceiling vent with rain sensor, sleeps 4. Everything in good condition! $18,000 obo. Oak Harbor. 360-2791678.
2004 KOMFORT 25TBS in excellent condition! $12,950. Garaged or covered when not in use with low miles (4 trips per Summer). Length: 26’x8’0�. Axles: 2. Weight: 6018 lbs. Slides: 1. Queen and 3 bunk beds. Sleeps 9. New tires with spare tire and carrier. Weight equalizing hitch with sway control bar. Power Tonque Jack. Four manual stabilizer jacks. Large awning, luggage rack and bike rack attachment. Air conditioner, furnace and lots of accessories. Great deal! Call 425445-0631 or email jfinan61@hotmail.com for more info. Currently located in Fall City, WA. 29’ ALPEN LITE travel trailer. Solid, clean! Comfortable walkaround queen size bed, kitchen and dinette, bathroom with shower, good storage areas, propane tank, some appliances will need replaced. Good condition! $3,500 / offer. 360-3769020. Orcas Island.
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Lopez Lobos volleyball team moves to top of league
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Point Colville without trudging under the powerlines. Thanks to groups like the Lopez Island Conservation Corps, the San Juan Preservation Trust and the Lopez Community Trails Network, the trail is now ready to go. It’s marked with
a small red flag on the right of the old trail, just before the powerlines and it ends at the top of the knob where the BLM land starts. To express how you feel about Watmough and preservation efforts, email Tim Clark at timc@rockisland. com, or leave a message at 468-2010. Clark is the Lopez Preserve Steward for the Land Bank.
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Lobos Volleyball Captain Eryn Dye (left) returns a serve while Mattie Jordan backs her up against Grace Academy Sept. 28. Lopez won the match in straight games, 25-16, 25-11 and 25-17. With the victory, the Lobos moved to the top of their league, with a record of 5 and 0.
Fire Prevention Week October 7 – 13, 2012
San Juan County Fire District 4 would like to thank the following Lopez Island Firefighters for their time, effort and commitment to their Lopez Island Community! Sally Reeve Jim Ghiglione Ken Bair Mike Reinmuth Jerry Hancock Buck Batway Tommer Roush Tom Kramer Jimi Brant Dayvid Rypinski Monte Midkiff Orrin Burt Samantha Swanson Andy Nichols Rodney Burt Patience Taylor Joe O’Bryant Robbie Christie Richard Tetu Caleb Pal Marty Clark Risto Turunen Tak Peralta Eryn Dye Dick Wilkie Jaise Poole Tom Felber Alex Zoerb Stuart Post Sam Fowler Andrew Zoerb Tracie Red Elk John Garcia Michael Reeve The following volunteers are training in the Fall Recruit Class: Solomon Bill, Evan Brickey, Tyler Brower, Michael Christie, Sam Heller, Justin Merrifield, Fletcher Moore, Chase Schober
News briefs Conservation board vacancy
Washington state’s Conservation Commission is taking applications for appointment to an open, unexpired position on the San Juan Island Conservation District Board of Supervisors. Conservation District supervisors are public officials who set policy and direction for the agency and district, and serve without compensation. A three-year appointment, the position expires May 19,
Improve our County Charter: Vote to “approve” Ballot Propositions 1, 2 & 3 *Proposition 1 INCREASES your power as a voter. *Proposition 2 DECREASES the power of bureaucracy. *Proposition 3 GUARANTEES transparency in government. Both the Democrat and Republican parties have endorsed these Propositions. This ad paid for by Islanders for Better Government P.O. Box 3224 Friday Harbor WA 98250
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2014. For info call, 378-6621, email c.maas@sanjuanislandscd.org, visit www.sanjuanislandscd.org; or visit the state Conservation Commission, at www.scc.wa.gov.
Garbage excise tax
On Oct. 1. The new rate is for all the islands. Both the General Disposal District and the Lopez Disposal District are affected by the rate change. There will still be no excise tax on recycling or hazardous waste collection. For self-haulers, the tax will still be collected at the stations when garbage is brought in. For route collection, San Juan Sanitation
Company will still add the tax to customers’ regular billing. The excise tax on garbage was last increased in 1996, when it was established at 10 percent. Proceeds from the tax revenues can only be used for purposes related to solid waste, operations and maintenance, including debt service. Ordinance 16-2012, relating to the General Disposal District, and Ordinance 17-2012, for the Lopez Disposal District were both adopted on Septe. 11, 2012. All ordinances can be viewed on the county website at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/ council/ordinances.aspx.