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Making it official By San Juan Journal and Sounder staff
Life affirming. It’s the two words Robert Herrmann used to describe how he felt when Referendum 74 was passed by voters. “I am ecstatic and elated and befuddled,” he said. “I am still in shock and awe. I feel gobsmacked. There was a huge win for marriage equality across the country.” Herrmann, who lives on Lopez, has been with his partner Ron Hall for 16 years. Last week, they made their relationship official by being one of four same-sex couples to receive a marriage license at the San Juan County Auditor’s Office in Friday Harbor. A couple that wishes to remain anonymous received the first license and were followed by Anne Hietbrink and Beth Shirk of Lopez, Karen Kuster and Susan Moon of San Juan and Herrmann and Hall. Dec. 6 marked voter-approved Referendum 74 formally taking effect around the state. “This is affirming. I feel like a full citizen now,” Herrmann said. “Straight people don’t have the experience of being called names and ridiculed.” Governor Christine Gregoire signed the marriage bill last February. That bill prompted Referendum 74, which 53.7 percent of Washington voters approved while 46.3 percent rejected it in last month’s election. In San Juan County, the measure was
overwhelmingly approved: 70 percent to 30 percent. Referendum 74 allows gay couples to marry and preserves domestic partnerships for seniors and the right of religious organizations to refuse to perform or recognize any marriage ceremony. The marriage license costs $60 and is good for 60 days. Washington joins these states in legalizing same-sex marriage: Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. Hall and Herrman intend to marry as soon as possible. In fact, after the three-day mandatory waiting period elapses, they plan (as of this writing) to exchange vows in San Juan County Superior Court, on Dec. 10, with Judge Don Eaton officiating. Hermann, 59, said he firmly believed at one time that he would never live to see the day. “Not ever, never in our lifetimes,” he said. Still, he noted cultural attitudes have shifted dramatically and in a positive direction toward gay people and their relationships in particular over the last few decades. “It’s really a non-issue with most of the people we know anymore,” he said. Although it left devastation in its wake, Hall points to the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and ‘90s as a milestone that helped to humanize gay people in the eyes of many
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Rhea Miller and Sandy Bishop are the recipients of this year’s Lopez Spirit Award. These two dynamic women will be honored on Sunday Dec. 16 at the Lopez Center. Established in 2000, the award is given in honor of Dolly and Andy Holland, two individuals whose generosity of spirit in time and talents consistently improved the lives of the Lopez commu-
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On Dec. 6, Robert Herrmann and Ron Hall made their relationship official by being one of four same-sex couples to receive a marriage license at the San Juan County Auditor’s Office in Friday Harbor. and to also stir empathy and understanding among the larger population. People are more inclined now to focus more on similarities than differences, he said.
nity. The award recognizes an individual or couple who exemplify this tradition. Bishop and Miller first met in the early 1980s on a Peace-Walk. Covering more than 5,000 miles, the walk followed the rail-route of the “White Train,” which carried nuclear weapons between Washington and Texas. Bishop was a member of the Ground Zero Center for Non-violent Action. Miller was working with a catholic organization, helping transport refugees of violence.
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“When they’re able to put a face to it,” he said, “then it becomes a part of regular society, rather than something secret, or something dark.”
Miller and Bishop win Lopez Spirit Award By Sorrel North
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Sandy Bishop and Rhea Miller
Somewhere along the way, pulling handcarts from town to town, they realized they were kindred spirits. That began a dynamic relationship that has endured and blossomed over the course of nearly 30 years. Sandy Bishop moved to Lopez in 1979. A selfdescribed “lover of endless possibilities,” she initially became involved with a group called Shelter, which advocated for the rights of ownerbuilder codes. Bishop’s childhood was profoundly influenced by living in the shadow of the Hanford nuclear plant, which led her to become a member of Nuclear-Free San Juans. Her father was chief steward at Hanford. “He was always watching out for people,” she said. “I saw that as a role one needs to play.” Being community minded is an authentic expression of who Bishop is. “I’m a private person,” she
said, “But I made a conscious decision to participate so I can help create the world I want to live in.” Rhea Miller calls herself a “People Farmer and Social Artist.” These terms sum up a lifetime of community involvement, beginning in childhood with social activist parents who introduced her to the civil rights movement. Growing up during the politically tumultuous times of the 1950s and 60s, she witnessed her father being attacked by the John Birch Society for protecting freedom of education. Those early years forever shaped her values and commitment to a peaceful, sustainable future. Miller is primarily motivated by her spiritual center. “My social conscience is about following my heart and my inner spiritual journey,” she said. “It guides my involvements.” See SPIRIT, page 12
Community Calendar weds, dec 12
meeting/potluck: Transition Lopez Potluck, 5-7:30 p.m., The Gathering Place, Lopez Hamlet. Transition Lopez will host its 1st Potluck with reports from its 4 Working Groups: Transportation, Local Financing, Food and Water Security, Mapping of
tea house, 6 p.m., Vortex. Doors open 6 p.m. with Tea and Baked Goodies and other crafts for sale and Holiday card making table. All ages welcome.
- meeting room. Come, research, brainstorm, and learn how to craft effective prose about the impacts of the proposed coal terminal at Cherry Point and coal shipping through our waters. Guides, papers and a few computers will be at hand to facilitate your writing and submitting comments as part of the Environmental Impact Statement scoping process. Please bring your computer if it’s convenient and you have one.
meeting: Scoping Comment Writing Party/workshop, 7-9 p.m., : Lopez Island Library
meeting: Port Of Lopez Public Hearing And Regular
resources and needs.
gathering: Open mic and
thurs, dec 13
Meeting, 4-5 p.m., Port Airport Building. The Port will be holding a public hearing to receive comments on and adopt the 2013 budget and amend the 2012 budget. fri, dec 14
nature: 113th Annual Christmas Bird Count, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact Charlie Behnke charliebehnke@ gmail.com, 468-2951 for more information and to volunteer. meeting: ‘A Community
Pies, Candy, Bread at individual prices. Have a cup of coffee or tea while you’re trying to make up your mind! sun, dec 16
gathering: Spirit Award
Potluck 2012, 5 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Join us in celebrating the next Andy Holland Spirit Award recipients Sandy Bishop and Rhea Miller.
meeting: Parent Meetings, 5-7 p.m., Lopez, Lopez School Multi-Purpose room. Shahn McGuire will be leading a parent meeting about teen and adolescent issues.
Building Circle,’ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunny Field Farm. Call Eleanor at 468-3044 for more information or to register for child-care.
sat, dec 15
Cookie Walk and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Woodmen Hall. The place for your holiday baking fix! Cookies of all kinds are $6/pound. Cakes,
music: Winter Solstice
Parent Meeting focuses on teen and adolescent issues
Dec. 14. Food and refreshments will be provided. As an added bonus, the first few attendees will receive a free copy of a parenting book recommended by McGuire – “Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl To The mall?: A Parent’s Guide to the New Teenager,” written by Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D. This parent meeting is sponsored by the Lopez Island Family Resource Center, and is the first in a series of parent meetings throughout the school year. Please contact Mikah Smith with any questions – 468-2201 ext. 2109, msmith@ lopez.k12.wa.us.
music: Polecats – Modern
Americana Bluegrass, 7:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
fri, dec 21
holiday event: Christmas
Concert with Stanley Greenthal Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
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As the wife of John Evans, three-term County Commissioner 1992-2003, I have some insight on how difficult it can be for elected officials to reach a reasonable decision on planning and land use regulation in San Juan County. John’s term in office saw the implementation of the Growth Management Act (approved by the previous commissioners) and the drafting of the Unified Development Code that implemented the new GMA Comprehensive Plan. John and his fellow commissioners worked hard to be sure that the regulations in the new UDC made sense for the county staff to implement and were understandable for the citizen applicants. They had a lot of help; a highly quali-
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On Friday, Dec. 14, Shahn McGuire will lead a parent meeting about teen and adolescent issues. McGuire is a marriage and family therapist based in Friday Harbor, and her specialty is working with families and adolescents. A variety of different topics will be covered at the meeting, including: teen relationships, transition from elementary school to middle school, parenting skills and strategies, and much more. Join us for an informative evening at the Lopez School Multi-Purpose Room, 5 – 7 p.m., on Friday,
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fied UDC Citizens Committee which met weekly for months, the Prosecuting Attorney, Randy Gaylord and Planning Director, Laura Arnold. The current UDC, that came from this collaborative process, has worked for the last decade because the three commissioners made the effort and took the time to be sure the regulations made sense and supported the Comprehensive Plan. The council’s Critical Areas Ordinance does neither. The current county council has taken a different approach. They have created a totally new Critical Areas Ordinance with little or no “testing” to understand how the CAO can be implemented or affect applicants. The new 115 pages of rules, regulations and definitions are open to wide interpretation. The CAO is
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a lawyer’s dream; vague and arbitrary. In the process of creating the CAO, the council held three-member closed CAO meetings. Those closed meetings are now the subject of a legal challenge from the Citizen Alliance for Property Rights for failure to comply with the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act. The council has been told by individual citizens, Common Sense Alliance, CAPR and even the Friends that the CAO is a mess. No matter, the council is determined to pass their CAO before the end of the year, warts and all. What a legacy they are creating for themselves and what a liability for the citizens of San Juan County. Wanda Evans Olga
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Guest Column
Pulling the brake before we go over the fiscal cliff By Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02
A hundred thousand fewer kids in Head Start. Thousands of fewer agents securing our borders. More than 2,000 fewer research grants to combat cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases. And a $2,200 tax hike for the average American family. Those are just a few of the consequences scheduled to take effect at the end of this month if Congress and the president do not reach an agreement to stop the United States economy from barreling off the fiscal cliff. The fiscal cliff is a combination of automatic spending cuts and tax increases. The automatic cuts in both defense and domestic spending would limit vital services and lead to thousands of layoffs. The tax increases would cut into every paycheck, leading consumers to spend $200 billion less and send our economy back into recession. I know how important it is to get our budget deficits under control and start paying down the national debt. In fact, I was one of only 38 members of Congress from both parties to vote for a budget this year that would cut the deficit by $4 trillion over 10 years. I favor a bold and balanced plan — but there must be a plan. The spend-
Rick Larsen ing cuts and tax hikes that come with the fiscal cliff are reckless and would undermine our already-fragile economic growth. What is at stake if we go over the cliff? Here are just a few examples: School districts that serve large numbers of military families and American Indian tribes like Oak Harbor, Marysville and Ferndale will get a huge cut in funding, directly hurting kids in the classrooms. Seniors in Snohomish County would for the first time face a waiting list for Meals on Wheels, which would have to cut 10,000 meals a year. More than 24,500 Homeland Security personnel would lose their jobs, leading to longer wait times at the borders and a decreased ability to stop the flow of illegal drugs into our
communities. Cuts to the Federal Aviation Administration would lead airlines to scale back their operations. If Delta and United buy fewer planes, we’ll see job losses at all our aerospace manufacturers, from Boeing down to small suppliers. So what should we do? First, we need to make middle-class tax cuts permanent, providing economic certainty to families and preventing another recession. The Senate has already passed legislation extending these tax cuts. Leaders of the House of Representatives have so far refused to allow me and my colleagues to vote on this bill. Second, we need to restore
the tax rates for the richest 2 percent to what they were in the high-growth 1990s. This is not about class warfare; it is about fairness. Throughout the recession, middle-class Americans have suffered layoffs, wage stagnation and the loss of property value. But the richest have continued to do well, while not being asked to chip in to tackle our deficit. Third, we must maintain the vital investments that help our economy grow. Repairing our roads, bridges, highways and ferries does not just create jobs today, but it builds the foundation for long-term growth. Expanded Pell Grants and subsidized stu-
dent loans help kids go to college today, and prepare them to contribute more in the workforce tomorrow. Finally, we must get serious about strengthening Medicare and Social Security for future generations. To preserve Social Security, we should end the cap on earnings that is subject to the Social Security tax. Currently all income above $110,100 is exempt from the tax. That means that someone making $10 million a year pays the same amount into Social Security as someone who makes a hundredth of that. As it stands, Medicare will be insolvent by 2024. We have several opportunities to save money in
Medicare while improving patient care and preserving the guaranteed benefit for all. That includes expanding efforts to root out fraud and expand pilot initiatives that tie Medicare payments to the quality of care, rather than the quantity of care delivered. There are no sacred cows. Both Democrats and Republicans must commit to a balanced approach that will cut the deficit in a meaningful way without undermining economic growth. There is no doubt that we are going to feel pain in the next few years. But if we do this right, a decade from now we will be a stronger country for the work we do today.
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Spirit of Giving continues on Lopez Island The holiday season – time for family, presents and decorated fir trees. But for families struggling financially, these upcoming months only factor in more stress on the checkbook. Winter holidays mean colder weather and increased heating bills. And tough times affect not only adults, but children as well. Currently 52 percent of students attending Lopez School qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. Each year at this time, the Lopez Island Family Resource Center steps in and reaches out to families through the Spirit of Giving Program. “We couldn’t offer the support we do without the generosity of this amazing community, local businesses and church groups,” said LIFRC Executive Director Celia Marquis. “This program depends on the community to help the community.” This season, LIFRC Program Coordinator Patsy Haber hopes they will have enough contributions to provide fami-
lies gift certificates to purchase gifts for children in their family that are younger than 18. Over the years, families have received gift certificates to local stores like Lopez Island Pharmacy, Paper Scissors on the Rock, and Islands Marine Center as well as gift certificates to mainland stores where they could buy things not as readily available on-island, like clothing and shoes. Local church groups and businesses have donated baked goods, sporting goods, and gift baskets allowing families to pick a few items that resonate with them. Some community members have chosen to sponsor a family, which on average costs $275. Overall, last year, we served 36 families, including 81 children. During the two week holiday break, families receiving free school lunches need to provide two extra meals a day for their children. The Family Resource Center hopes to collect enough funds to give families gift certificates to pur-
Crossword Puzzle Across 1. Climb up and over again 8. More domineering 15. Attitudes of a culture of era (pl.) 16. Throw 17. Break into pieces (2 wds) 18. Take back 19. Continental money 20. A pint, maybe 22. Asian capital 23. Western blue flag, e.g. 24. Complain 26. Bar order 27. A.T.M. need 28. Unoccupied 30. "It's no ___!" 31. Slogans 33. Having winglike extensions 35. Arabic for "commander" 36. Ancient greetings 37. Free 40. Spider, e.g. 44. ___ gestae 45. Mechanic's equipment box 47. "Aladdin" prince 48. "Hamlet" has five 50. Area of South Africa 51. Assayers' stuff 52. Sounds raucously 54. Howard of "Happy Days" 55. Gold braid 56. Indian dish with seasoned rice and meat (var. spelling) 58. Arranged in rows 60. The alimentary canal 61. One who leads a Spartan lifestyle 62. The milling on coin edges
chase food at local grocers. “Supporting families through this program is a great way to strengthen and honor our diverse community and brighten the holiday season for Lopezian families,” Haber said. “We could not run this program without the support of the community and are grateful for all donations of any size.” If you would like to contribute to the Spirit of Giving Program, check out the Giving Certificate Trees which will be set up at local businesses (Bay Cafe, Lopez Library, Lopez Village Market, Sunset Builders Supply, and Galley Restaurant). Gift certificates should be brought to the Family Resource Center by Dec. 14 so that recipients have time to do their shopping. Islanders can also opt to make a cash donation to the Lopez Island Family Resource Center for the Spirit of Giving Program. Donations can be brought to the Family Resource Center in Lopez Village, mailed to P.O. Box 732, Lopez Island 98261, or submitted by secure online donation at www.lifrc.org. You can contact the Resource Center at 468-4117 or lifrc@rockisland.com with any questions.
‘Community circle’ KnowledgeShare presents “A Community Building Circle” facilitated by Eleanor Burke. Community Building is an experiential process, the guiding principle is being moved to speak. It is an empowering tool in learning to listen fully and communicate on a deeper level. This method is based on the work of M. Scott Peck, psychologist and author of “The Road Less Traveled” and creator of the Foundation for Community Encouragement. Burke has sat in Community Building Circles ranging from an international gathering in Montreal with 80 people to more intimate circles of four.
“For me, this work continues to promote healing and spiritual growth in my life.” Burke said. “I look forward to introducing this process to the greater community.” The Circle will be held at Sunny Field Farm on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a potluck lunch and childcare is available. Pre-registration is not required but please RSVP by Wednesday Dec. 12 if you need childcare. Call Eleanor at 468-3044 for more information or to register for childcare. For more info about the Foundation for Community Encouragement visit www. fce-community.org.
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problem through discussion (2 wds) 13. Champion Down 14. Having finished 1. Proof of purchase one's active 2. An ancient country working life in west-central 21. Amount to make Italy do with 3. Using something 24. A spoken blessing jointly or in turns 25. Agonizing work 4. Coconut palms 28. Calculus 5. Says "When?" calculation 6. Basic unit of 29. Bumper sticker money in Romania word 7. Trellis on which 32. Affranchise ornamental shrubs 34. ___ Wednesday grow flat 36. 25th U.S. state 8. News office 37. Long-handled 9. "___ moment" device to grasp 10. Literally, "king" hard-to-reach 11. Bubbly drinks items 12. To settle a 38. To lie back or
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down 39. Ancient fertility goddess 40. A chorus line 41. Recount 42. Inflammation of the small intestines 43. Analyze 46. Move forward by rowing 49. Enclosed in a pigpen 51. Architectural projection 53. Delhi dress 55. Boat in "Jaws" 57. "Smoking or ___?" 59. "C'___ la vie!" Answers to today's puzzle on page 12
Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ranges from 1-10 (easy) 11-15 (moderate) and 1620 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 6. Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 12
Polecat - an infusion of stomp-grass, world and Americana Contributed photo
Left, the five members of Polecat.
By Cali Bagby Weekly editor
The band finished their sound check and prepared to play their first note when the lights went out. Some bands might have picked up their amps and headed for the door, but not Polecat. They lit some candles and played an acoustic set as Lopezians danced in the shadowy light of the Galley. As the guitars were plucked, the lightning struck outside, illuminating the ocean and casting a bluishwhite light on the musicians. “Whenever we come to the islands it is a different vibe,” said Jeremy Elliott, songwriter and guitarist in Polecat. “Everyone there is ready to go with whatever happens and raging the whole time. It’s a breath of fresh air … just to have a party and have a good time and have good energy.” Polecat is playing at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Elliot said the band tries to make an “island” run a few times a year. This time, Polecat is performing on the islands just a few days before they get off the road
and head into the studio. The band of five has been touring the Northwest region for the last few months, racking up 30,000 miles on a van they purchased just six months ago. As full-time musicians, Elliott said getting out on the road expands their circle of fans. “We are a live band and we love playing live. That’s when we shine and are at the top level of what we can offer,” Elliott said. Formed in March 2010, the group is based out of Bellingham, Wash., and has been making a name for itself throughout the Northwest for its expressive roots tracks and explosive live shows. He describes the band’s sound as “stomp-grass, world, Americana” with intense, complicated rhythms, and infusions of funk, soul, reggae and Celtic tunes. These infusions are what has set Polecat apart from the more traditional string and bluegrass bands, which have seen a recent growth in popularity. With instruments like an electric guitar, 12-string guitar, fiddle, upright bass and vocals, Polecat is able
to explore different genres and each member has his/ her own diverse background to add flavor to the music. “We have a lot of fun, but we also take it very seriously, in regard to our music – our instruments in our hands,” Elliott said. “My connection with my guitar will never match anything else. It has been great being able to pursue a career where my guitar is feeding me, giving me life physically and mentally.” The five bandmates have a diverse background in every-
thing from African beats to classical Indian music to jazz and orchestral.They also try to mix up the sounds streaming through their own brains, listening to everything from Phish to Bill Monroe to Britney Spears to Dr. Dre. And it shows on stage when they make well-known covers like “The Land Down Under” by Men at Work into their own work of art. What they all have in common, according to Elliott, is a love for the mysterious and powerful language that is music and having that unique “conversation” with an audience. “I think there is a connection when you are having a conversation with someone speaking the same language – a rhythm, cadence and tone of voice that makes it pleasing,” Elliott said. “Music is a form of communication
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where there is rhythm in time, in tones and a lot of the time we are playing to complete strangers but they are connected to our type of music and understand that we are pouring ourselves out in the most intimate way.” When that connection happens, Elliott said you access a deeper form of communica-
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LOPEZ LOBOS Winter Sports Preview
Team is ready to shine This year’s b-ball players are fast and strong By Cali Bagby Weekly editor
The boys basketball team has suffered three defeats this season, but Coach M.R. Buffum said it’s never too late in the season for the game to turn around. “We just need to settle down and take it slow,” he said. Buffum should know more than a little about the game as he is entering his 21st year coaching varsity boys basketball. He’s a coach that has sayings like the ball should be “the flu, you can’t get rid of it.” It’s words he wants the team to live by as they face this season by keeping their eyes and hands on the ball. He has a lineup of seven freshman, two sophomores, three juniors and seven seniors for the team. Most of the seniors have only played for two years, but Buffum is confident that they are fast, strong and will catch up pretty quick. As for the seven freshmen, they will hopefully grow into more experienced basketball players over the next four years. They are already getting time on the court, playing at every game so far this season. Overall, Buffum said the team has great strength and size, with some “pretty tall players with pretty good speed that we need to take advantage of.” “They all get along and have good team
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Back row, left to right: Rande Gruenwald, Derekk Buffum, Joe O’Bryant, Jaise Poole, Andrew Zoerb, Solomon Bill, Brytt Weber, and Joey Fowler. Middle row, left to right: Michael Reeve, Mike Hobi (manager), Chase Schober, Erik Jonasson, Chris Henninger, Risto Turunen, and Fletcher Moore. Front row, left to right: Justin Merrifield, Conor Dye, Harrison Goodrich, Vinny Kramer and TJ Hobi. cohesion,” he added. Now after seeing the players hit the court against other teams he is spending a lot of time just having the players shoot baskets in practice. “We need to put the ball in the basket, we need to cut down turnover and get more shots,” he said. “We have to build it one thing at time.” With the help of Assistant Coach Colter Seifert, Buffum hopes to take the team to district playoffs. “He’s really good with fundamentals and the details,” said Buffum about Colter. And getting back to basics may help the team turn around the season. “Once we get there [to districts], we’ll see where is goes on from there,” he said. “We have to get their first.”
The Islands’ Weekly • www.islandsweekly.com • December 11, 2012 – Page 6
2012-13 Lobos
BASKETBALL Home Games Date
Dec. 11 Dec. 14 Dec. 18 Dec. 21 Jan. 4 Jan. 12 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Feb. 1
Opponent
Lummi Nation Highland Christian Tulalip Heritage Grace Academy Mt. Vernon Christian School LaConner JV Lummi Nation Highland Christian Tulalip Heritage
Time
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Lady Lobos’ goals, dreams and hard work By Cali Bagby Weekly editor
At the beginning of the season, Coach Nate Borg asked each player to write down five team goals and five personal goals. The final list included going to state, becoming academic champs, working as a team and being good leaders. Borg combined the group goals and then put each girls’ personal goals on their own laminated piece of paper. Before each game, the girls can take this page from their locker and remind themselves of their team goals as well as their own expectations.
“As a coach it’s great when your team comes up with the goals, not me telling them – that doesn’t work,” said Borg. “We have good senior leadership and they took it seriously.” Borg has been the middle school basketball coach for four years and this is his first year stepping into the role of head coach for the Varsity Girls Basketball Team. This year’s team is made up of five seniors, three juniors, one sophomores and two freshman. And to sum up how the season is going, Borg has one word – beautiful. “It has been beautiful to be
2012-13 Lobos
BASKETBALL Home Games
Date Dec. 11 Dec. 14 Dec. 18 Dec. 21 Jan. 4 Jan. 12 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Feb. 1
Opponent Time Lummi Nation 2:30 p.m. Highland Christian 2:30 p.m. Tulalip Heritage 2:30 p.m. Grace Academy 2:30 p.m. Mt. Vernon Christian School 4:45 p.m. 11:30 p.m. LaConner JV Lummi Nation 4:45 p.m. Highland Christian 4:45 p.m. Tulalip Heritage 4:45 p.m.
part of the team and watch their mental toughness grow,” said Borg. After their first game against Concrete, fans from the opposing team came up to Borg and told him how much fun it was to watch the Lopez team hustle. “Multiple people told me that they didn’t remember the last time their girls were outworked at a home game,” said Borg. The Lobos lost to Concrete by one point, but Borg said this is impressive consider-
ing the girls were facing a bigger team and it was their first game of the season. It also showed Borg how hard the girls are working. That toughness is something Borg has seen the girls display across the board. “They are always showing off their bruises as a sign of pride,” said Borg. One player posted online, “You know it’s a good practice when your legs are sore and you can barely move.” Now Borg has to help the team grow not only physi-
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Back row, left to right: Kiana Oya, Autumn Gruenwald, Jessica Burton, Breton Carter, Eryn Dye, Patience Taylor, Samantha Swanson , Sarah Reeve, Melisa Borg (assistant coach). Front row, left to right: Emalie Hobi, Madeline Jordan, Bree Swanson. cally, but emotionally. “We’ve come a long way already, but so far our biggest task is building confidence,” said Borg. “Building their confidence, confidence that their shot will go in, confidence in themselves and each other, confidence that they are the team to beat,
that they will make the right pass, and that they are good enough.” To help build the team, Borg has the help of his wife, Melisa Borg who is called Team Mom. “She is just invaluable,” he said. “I wouldn’t have taken the job without her.”
One win, one loss
Photos and Story By Gene Helfman The Lopez girls’ basketball team defeated Bush High 35-25 on the Lobos’ home court Dec. 1. Lopez jumped out to a quick lead and was ahead 15-7 at the half. Eryn Dye led Lopez scoring with 12 points, including two baskets from beyond the 3-point line in the second half. In the second game, Lopez boys were only down by three points at the end of the first period but the Bush Blazers’ accurate shooting was hard to match, winning 60-25. Derekk Buffum was the top Lopez scorer with eight points.
Far right, Samantha Swanson recovers a loose ball against Bush High in the Lobos’ 35-25 win over the Blazers. Left, Derekk Buffum (#24) gets fouled by a Bush High player as Jaise Poole (5) and Chris Henninger (22) look on.
The Islands’ Weekly • www.islandsweekly.com • December 11, 2012– Page 7
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es” that produced “the best product that can come out of this council.” Chairwoman Patty Miller, who kept the process moving through multiple public hearings and an extensive amendment process, expressed minor dissatisfaction with the Fish and Wildlife Habitat provisions, saying “I’m torn on this section, it’s too complicated... but it addresses the majority of my concerns” before she brought the 10-year process to the final vote and completion. An appeal of the ordinance can be filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board within 60 days of its publication. Appeals of a hearings board ruling can be filed in superior court. – Steve Wehrly, Journal reporter
critical areas. Over six years, three successive councils faced criticism from property rights and environmental advocates as they worked through ordinances addressing geologically hazardous and frequently flooded areas, wetlands, fish and wildlife conservation areas and general regulatory and definitional provisions applicable to all areas. The revision has caused controversy in the community. Critics have called the CAO heavy-handed, immensely expensive, or bound to drive out the county’s middle and lower class – while others wondered if the measures may be too little, too late for threatened species. On Dec. 3, the council spent more than seven hours considering 34 amendments, passing all but two. Recognizing that the ordinances were the result of extensive compromise, council members expressed satisfaction, in general, with the results. Councilwoman Lovel Pratt commented on the “hard work and many compromis-
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been involved in numerous community-oriented activities. Bishop is a founding member and current executive director of the Lopez Community Land Trust, which now consists of five neighborhoods. Miller was a San Juan County Commissioner for over 10 years and has recently launched the organization Deep Song, as a facilitator and consultant.
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Some of their many active public roles include the Islands Energy Coalition, Farm-to-School Program, SJC Charter Review, Children’s Center, Lopez Village Planning Committee, GMO-Free San Juans, Seed Library, Farmers Market and most recently, the Solid Waste Alternatives Program. Their equally busy personal lives include study groups, officiating at weddings and memorials, teaching, and work with indige-
nous peoples, including the Tribal Canoe Journey. Sandy Bishop and Rhea Miller have high hopes for humanity. They have chosen a path dedicated to improving the lives of others through active participation and vibrant leadership. They join a growing list of community members who have received the Lopez Spirit Award. Come celebrate these wonderful women who have given so much to the Lopez Community.
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Rhea Miller and Sandy Bishop are the recipients of this year’s Lopez Spirit Award.
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Although Miller and Bishop are unique individuals, they see themselves as a team. They naturally seek balance in relationship and within community. Miller reflected on what motivates them: “Is it right? Are we called to do it? Does it contribute to the greater community?” For both women, Lopez is a
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primary source of what feeds them and why they have the energy to give back. “There are so many people here who like to play in the realm of possibilities,” Bishop said. “So many who care about what happens. I find that to be unique.” Miller experiences Lopez as a nurturing, healing place. “I wept the first time I had to leave the island,” she said. “I never expected to have a true home.” Since the early 1980s, Bishop and Miller have
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Annual Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 15. Come join the flocks of birders on Saturday, Dec. 15, for the 2012 San Juan County Christmas Bird Count on Lopez Island. The event is 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., breaking for a hot lunch and wrapping up the day with a potluck and the tallying of bird results. This year marks the 113th annual nation-
wide Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society. The bird count is run by thousands of volunteers all across the nation, who brave the cold, rainy, and sometimes snowy weather in December to contribute to the longest-running citizen science database on bird populations in the United States. People from all walks of life, grab their binoculars and field guides and go out on scheduled routes and count every bird in sight. The enthusiasm and dedication of volunteers have helped create a source of valuable information on historical and current bird populations that helps to shed light on current trends of hundreds of North American bird species. Contact Charlie Behnke charliebehnke@ gmail.com, 468-2951 for more info and to volunteer.