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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 4 • JANUARY 22, 2013
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Players, parents and coaches are getting ready for those famous words: “Let’s play ball.” As little as six years ago the opportunity for children on Lopez to play organized baseball was all but gone. Through strong support of community volunteers, parents, coaches and sponsors they enthusiastically look forward to another great season. “Five years ago we strug-
gled to form just one team, participating in league play with Orcas Island,” says parent and assistant coach Mike Reinmuth. “Now we find ourselves overwhelmed with interest, enough to field three teams, including a girls’ softball team.” Children ages 5-13 (with some restrictions on their birthday) are encouraged to register for this year’s teams that will start practicing in
March. Games begin in April, after the scheduled spring break from school, and continue weekly through early June, culminating in what has become a traditional seasonending tournament and barbecue. As with any organization, Lopez Youth Baseball and Softball is seeking interested parents, team sponsors and volunteers to participate at all levels. Enthusiastic coaches, supportive team parents or
help with carpooling after practice are all needed and welcomed. Registration fees will cover the cost of the uniform (shirt, pants and ball cap) some new equipment (bats and balls) and affordable medical insurance coverage during practice and games. Registration fees and much of the equipment costs are supplemented through team sponsorships from local businesses or individual sponsors. See sports, page 5
County council looks at marine issues By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter
The executive committee of the Marine Resources Committee has been asked to meet with three members of the San Juan County Council in response to contacts between the MRC and state and federal agencies. Newly installed Council Chairman Jamie Stevens commented on the MRC and the results he hopes to see from the meeting: “The Marine Resources Committee performs a valuable and important service for the council and the county. I expect the smaller group to bring back to the council a plan for expanded communi-
cations between the council and the MRC.” The council decided to hold the meeting after Councilman Rich Peterson thought recent interactions between the MRC and two agencies, the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, appeared to him that the MRC was engaging in setting policy on issues involving preservation of salmon and orca populations. The two issues – “NoGo Zones” for orca protection and the work closure period to protect juvenile salmon in San Juan County – have raised concern on
the council that the MRC’s “valuable role in protecting and enhancing the marine environment doesn’t conflict with the council’s policy setting role,” said Councilman Marc Forlenza, Friday Harbor, who will be attending the meeting along with Peterson and Patty Miller, East Orcas. At a Dec. 5 meeting of the MRC in Friday Harbor, Peterson came prepared with a council resolution stating, “The county’s position regarding the ‘No-Go Zone’ as proposed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric [Administration] will be that position articulated by the San Juan County Council and not that of any of its subcommittees or advisory groups.” The National Marine Fisheries Service, an agency of NOAA, proposed a new “public outreach program”
to reconsider its 2009 proposal to ban all boats from a half-mile-wide strip of water along much of the west side of San Juan Island, where killer whales cruise during the summer. Several people attending the meeting spoke against any reconsideration of the “No-Go Zone,” and so far NMFS has not announced any outreach meetings on the issue. At the same Dec. 5 meeting, the MRC approved a letter to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on the “work window closure period” under the department’s hydraulic code rules. In 2005, as part of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan, the DFW designated the period between March 15 and June 14 as the time that near-shore construction throughout Puget Sound See marine, page 5
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The Fox” Lopez Community Theater Auditions, 7 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. No experience required, roles for all ages over 10 years old, and men especially welcome. You will be asked to sing, if you would like, and if so come prepared with a song. The rest of the audition will consist of a simple movement exercise and a reading from a list of selected passages from the play. For info, contact the director, Steve Young, at
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MEETING: Lopez Island Fire & EMS February Levy Information Meeting, 5- 7 p.m., Lopez Library. An informational meeting to discuss the Fire Districts Levy Increase request on the February 12, 2013 ballot. thurs, jan 24
food: Ravioli Demystified,
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tection and emergency medical services. There are many people on Lopez who have had first-hand experience in receiving the help they needed, when they needed it. Twenty-four hours of every day, a well-organized, welltrained and equipped team responds quickly and professionally whenever needed. This is possible not only because of the rigorous and demanding training that is required of our paramedics, volunteer EMTs, and firefighters, but because of the quality leadership that the department enjoys. The working relationship of the chief, the board, and personnel results in a high level of morale, dedication, and cooperation, which is reflected in the quality and efficiency of the services provided. Another important benefit of this leadership is the provision of knowledgeable and responsible strategic planning, which is done in 10 year increments, to sustain and improve emergency response into the future. This levy request will add 16 cents to the 67 cents per
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four. Fee is $30 if paid by 1/16, $40 after1/16.
fundraiser: Second Annual
Islands Baseball & Softball Pancake Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Admission is by donation The suggested donation: adult $5, youth $4. Food includes pancakes, sausage/ bacon, juice and coffee. mon, jan 28
workshop: “Four Ways of Parenting,” 7 - 9 p.m., Lopez Library. tues, jan 29
classes: English Language Learner, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Family Resource Center. Practice English in a fun environment while learning new grammar concepts, vocabulary and phrases for real-life situations in the English-speaking world. Some experience with the English language preferred. $1,000 evaluation currently collected, and will carry through the year 2022. There isn’t a better bargain around. Support the levy. Help Lopez Fire and EMS, so they can continue help you. Jeff Nichols Lopez Island
‘League’ concerned about coal
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans would like to publicly endorse the letter of Nov. 27, 2012 written by the San Juan County Council to the lead agencies for the Gateway Pacific Terminal Environmental Impact Statement. We thank the SJCC for addressing concerns that may impact San Juan County. The 2013 Legislative Priorities of the Washington State League of Women Voters urges our legislators to “consider environmental quality and public health impacts when making decisions about transportation and exports.” If the proposed coal terminal is approved, the increased vessel traffic through the waterways of the San Juan Archipelago has the potential to impact the environment and human health. It will take the efforts of all of us to be sure that the involved agencies are addressing all of our
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Free. Pre-registration required. Max participants is ten. Instructor is Kelly Donaldson.
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food: Evening Meals Fifth
Anniversary Celebration!, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Lopez School Multi-Purpose Room. The Lopez Locavores invite the community to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their Evening Meals at School. Delicious organic food grown by Lopez producers and prepared by Lopez chefs will be served. Suggested donation is $12, but pay what you can. mon, feb 4
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music: Corelli and Handel’s concerns. We encourage our citizens to write to the lead agencies preparing the EIS with your concerns about the impacts. Ask them to study potential adverse impacts and consider how impacts could be mitigated. To comment, send an email direct to: comments @eisgatewaypacific.gov For more information go to “Coal Trains in Washington” at: www.lwvwa.org/positions. html. Ann Jarrell League of Women Voters of the San Juans
Support for Ayers
I am writing to express support for Greg Ayers. My support is based on: His creative and pragmatic ideas for increasing the health of our economy. Please note, I’m not the only one who values his thoughts – he is a small business advisor for the Obama administration on the Presidential National Economic Council. His integrity – he did not seek an endorsement from the Democratic (or any other) Party. He chose to honor the spirit of non-partisan elections, rather than the letter of the law. His ability to problem solve and his care for the environment – when the sep-
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: Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Center, Lopez. Contact phone number 468-4703.
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tic systems of OPAL houses on Orcas threatened the groundwater, he met with the reluctant land trust group (headed by Lisa Byers) to listen to their concerns and to create a solution to their pollution. Ultimately, Greg Ayers found a way to reduce costs enough to enable them to hook on to the sewer district. His leadership helped resolved a known environmental problem on Orcas. Greg Ayers can lead us beyond partisanship, and has the skills and heart to help us create a positive future together. Please join me in voting for Greg Ayers. Daniela Mayer Lopez Island
Response to John Evans’ letter
In response to John Evans’ letter to the Editor (published 1/15/13) I want to first say that I am proud of my contributions and accomplishments on the council, as a volunteer, and in my previous jobs. I am also pleased with the grants that San Juan County has been fortunate to receive, and the many local jobs that resulted from those grant funds. These grant funds have not made SJC beholden to anything other than the deliverables See letters, page 8
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“I support Greg Ayers for the San Juan County Council. Greg’s the candidate who combines foresight with insight and ability. We’ll get the job done right with Greg Ayers on the County Council.” —Leonard Wood, Orcas Island “Greg is focused on realistic solutions, not “pie in the sky” ideas that are unlikely to yield revenues, let alone quality jobs. Greg has a pragmatic approach to protecting our island environment. He recognizes the importance of education and sustainable programs for environmental protection and enhancement, while maintaining our island culture and way of life.” —Dave and Jane Cable, San Juan Island
“Greg Ayers can lead us beyond partisanship, and has the skills and heart to help us create a positive future together. Please join me in voting for Greg Ayers.” —Daniela Mayer, Lopez Island “I have worked with Greg for many years, at the Orcas Grange and building his home. He is one of the most intelligent people I know and a great problem solver. Most importantly, he is able to apply his knowledge and skills to guide others with diverse opinions to find common ground, accomplishing a unified goal. Greg is deeply involved in the community. He believes that we must all work together as neighbors, building self-sustaining lives while preserving our rural culture. Please join me in supporting Greg for County Council.” –Doug Bechtel, Orcas Island
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News briefs ‘Four Ways of Parenting’ workshop
Life Coach Sylvia Chesley Smith is presenting a free parenting workshop called “Four Ways of Parenting” on Lopez at the Library on Jan. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. “Parenting is easily the most engaging and rewarding job you will ever have, and the most challenging,” said Smith. “No one is a perfect parent and no one sets out to be a poor parent. We
tend to parent the way we were parented unless we consciously learn new skills and better ways to do the job.” Smith has 25 years experience as a counselor and parent educator.
majoring in Nursing, earned the distinction for earning a 3.5 grade point average or better for at least one term.
Lopez girl makes the dean’s list
At its regular session, Jan. 15, the San Juan County Council okayed the start of the county manager recruitment process. The council has selected the Prothman Company of Issaquah to serve as its agent and to coor-
Larissa Berg of Lopez Island earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the fall 2012 semester. Berg, a senior
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dinate with County Human Resources personnel. The council directed Prothman and county staff to make a special effort to find qualified local candidates for the job as part of their recruiting efforts. The council has asked for community input at its Jan. 29 meeting about the knowledge, skills and abilities to seek in the search for the new county manager. Read more about this search at www.islandsweekly.com.
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would be restricted or even closed. The MRC letter proposed “WDFW and the San Juan MRC work together again to revise the work window closure period…to better reflect the time that juvenile salmon are actually in our waters.” The letter continued: “Recent local research documents that juvenile salmon are present in our area at least from March 15 through Oct. 31. Therefore, we request that WDFW revise the work window closure period to better reflect the conditions in the San Juan Islands.” Philip Anderson, Director of DFW, responded that DFW “is current working through the process to update the hydraulic code rules, including the prohib-
ited work times in saltwater areas” and concluded that DFW would “contact the MRC to schedule a meeting in February to discuss the work closure window.” Peterson termed the letter and its advocacy of an extended work window closure “problematic.” Peterson said, “This letter suggests that work windows for commercial and private projects be shortened to winter months only. The policy underlying that kind of action should be proposed by the council responding to the advice of the MRC, not by the MRC itself.” Peterson said he expects that he, Forlenza and Miller would meet with the MRC executive committee within the next few days, and said the subject of advisory committees, including the MRC, would be a topic for the annual council retreat on Monday, Jan. 14.
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“The players and parents are overwhelmed by the support from the local community, specifically the generous team sponsors for the past few years,” says Ellyn Goodrich, parent and supporter. “We are looking forward to another terrific year for Lopez Youth Baseball and Softball.” “It is very encouraging and rewarding to see the growth and self confidence among the players,” says coach and parent volunteer Jeremiah Johnson. “The
kids are all very excited to play and their enthusiasm is contagious!” The second Pancake Breakfast fundraiser and registrations gathering at the Lopez Community Center for the Arts is January 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Suggested donations are $5 for kids and $8 for adults. There you will have a chance to see and meet some of the players, get their autographs, and pictures. On top of that, you’ll be able to fill your bellies with a great community breakfast. For more information call Jeremiah Johnson 468-2825; Ellyn Goodrich, 468-4160; or Mike Reinmuth, 468-2280.
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37. Advances 40. Those who show the way 41. Bartender 44. Laudatory speech for one who has died 46. Kiddies 48. Hold responsible 49. Contradict 50. Sedimentary materials 54. "Over" follower in the first line of "The Caissons Go Rolling Along" 57. "Tarzan" extra 58. 40 winks 59. Bolivian export Answers to today's puzzle on page 8
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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 ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Come worship with us at Center Church on Davis Bay Rd. We welcome you to join us for Mass at 1:15 pm on Saturday. Call 3782910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.
for a San Juan Island woman for driving with a suspended license following a late-night traffic stop in Friday Harbor. The 35-year-old was pulled over near the intersection of Second and Court streets at about 11:30 p.m. Jan. 4: An Orcas Island woman claims someone stole her supply of prescription painkillers while she was onboard a mid-afternoon ferry out of Anacortes and bound for home. The missing medication includes 100 tablets of Oxycodone. Jan. 6: A ornamental ship’s clock made of mahogany and brass vanished from a Friday Harbor home in an apparent case of theft. The clock, valued at $2,325, was displayed on a shelf in the living room of an 82-year-old man’s Franck Street home at the time it disappeared. Jan. 8: Failure to use a turn signal prompted a criminal citation for an Orcas Island man for driving with a suspended license following a mid-afternoon traffic stop at the intersection of Henry and North Beach Roads. The 56-year-old, whose license reportedly was suspended for neglecting to pay an outof-state parking ticket, was pulled over at about 3:30 p.m. He also was ticketed for failing to signal before making a turn and received a warning for expired registration. – Lack of illumination over a license plate led to a criminal citation for a San Juan Island woman for driving with a suspended license following a late-evening traffic stop at the intersection of C and Nichols streets. The 18-year-old, pulled over shortly before 10 p.m., was given a warning about the lack of lights above her license plate. Jan. 9: The numbers of a credit card belonging to a Friday Harbor man were used to purchase $2,600 of merchandise in Italy in an apparent case of fraud. The credit card company reportedly closed the 19-year-old’s account immediately after contacting his mother, who lives in China, about the purchases, which were reportedly made without the man’s knowledge or permission.
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endorsements, I am reminded of the disingenuous objections to endorsements during the 2012 election. The SJC Democrats were forthright in stating their endorsements. Officers of the SJC Republican Party spoke in opposition to endorsements, yet only my opponent was included on the SJC Republican Party’s website and only my opponent was invited to speak at the GOP event that featured several regional and statewide Republican candidates. The Journal of the San Juan Islands’ editorial on
December 5, 2012 gives an excellent response to Mr. Evans: “The charter doesn’t say candidates cannot be a member of, or be supported by, a political party. Nor does it specify that members of a political party, or the political party itself, cannot endorse, contribute to, or work for a given candidate. To do so would surely be a violation of constitutional guaranties of free association and free speech…. We recognize that political parties and ‘special interests’ can be a source of dysfunction and frustration,
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both locally and nationally. But we’d much rather they come right out in public with their endorsements and contributions and positions on issues. Then you can make up your mind with maximum information.” The charter, and also the voters’ intent, does not violate our constitutional guaranties of free association and free speech by restricting endorsements. What is important is open and transparent government and that begins with the campaign. I will continue to receive and seek endorsements from individuals and groups throughout this campaign and I will ensure that those endorsements are open and transparent. Lovel Pratt San Juan Island
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I urge voters to support Lisa Byers for San Juan County Council. She understands what the islands are about and what issues affect us. Her greatest strength is her willingness to listen well and then speak the truth. She is reasonable but not shy about kindly saying what she thinks is right even when it’s unpopular. But it’s her understanding of what local government should be, her stated priorities for San Juan County, that make her a great candidate. She gets it. Her website lists the three big goals that will guide her efforts. 1- Sustaining a healthy, diverse and vibrant community. No one narrow issue
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with seven other artists from around the world, in ArtisSpectrum Magazine, (Vol. 28, pages 78 and 79), published by Agora Gallery, Chelsea, NYC. He will be showcasing his third solo exhibit at Agora Gallery, with an opening reception on June 6. Hill’s works can be seen locally at Crow Valley Gallery, Eastsound and Windswept Fine Art Gallery on Lopez Island. The painting pictured right “Fog Lifting, Monterey Bay” is one of Hill’s pieces selected and was done en plein air, from Monterey Wharf, during the 2011 Carmel Art Festival.
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Lopez Island artist Steven R. Hill, was honored to have two paintings juried into a regional exhibit “Contemporary Marine Artists of the West” that opened Friday, Jan. 19, at Knowlton Gallery in Lodi, Calif. His works were selected from 68 entries, narrowed to 34 artists from California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Nevada, by Donald Demers, who is a fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists and noted marine painter from Maine. Visit www. knowltongallery.com to view the exhibit, which hangs through March 2. Hill was also recently featured in an article “Taking on the Big Apple,”
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