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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 10 • March 5, 2013
Judge rules against challenge to charter changes By Steve Wehrly Journal editor
In a clean sweep for supporters of the voterapproved changes to the county charter, all three propositions presented to the people in the November election were upheld in a decision handed down Feb. 26 in San Juan County Superior Court. The ruling means that the election of a new three-member council will proceed as scheduled on April 23, executive authority will be returned to the council, and all council meetings, including subcommittee meetings, will be open to the public.
In a four-page letter detailing his decision on each of the seven causes of action presented by the plaintiffs, Judge John M. Meyer, as Visiting Judge in San Juan County Superior Court, ruled that the charter amendments do not violate either the Washington or the U. S. Constitution, or state law. On the key issue of the disproportionate populations of the three legislative districts, Meyer wrote, “residency districts, as opposed to voting districts, may be unequal in population and size.” On the other key issue of voting rights, he wrote: “Not one of the propositions put before the voters has an impact on the fundamental
right to vote.” Friday Harbor’s Stephanie Johnson O’Day, attorney for the plaintiffs, said she would appeal the decision, probably on an emergency basis to the state Supreme Court, and she would renew her request for a temporary injunction halting the April 23 election. “We always anticipated that one side or the other would appeal,” she said. Although not happy with the result, Johnson O’Day is gratified by Meyer’s comments near the end of his decision that the plaintiffs “raised good and debatable issues” and “people participated for more than merely not liking the political result, but to question
the process.” In his decision, Meyer noted that voters basically reinstated the same type of government they had just eight years earlier by approving the three propositions championed by the Charter Review Commission. “Most interesting to me, though perhaps not particularly relevant, is that the propositions 1, 2 and 3 essentially implement the same system of government that existed before the original (home rule charter) was put into effect in 2005,” he said. To read a more detailed history of this case visit www.islandsweekly.com and click on the news tab.
The myths and truths about dry skin in the winter By Cali Bagby Weekly editor
It’s not life-threatening, but can cause serious discomfort and self-consciousness. Whether you suffer from dry patches on your
elbows or have white flakes dusting your shoulders, dry skin can be irritating. Here’s how showering less, applecider vinegar and a little bit of sun could come to your rescue.
Home & Garden April 2013 Providing a full schedule of activites and events plus, informative feature stories. This special section of The Journal, The Sounder, & The Weekly will be distributed to over 7500 readers throughout San Juan County and also online in our new Green Editions!
Copy & Sales Deadline: Monday, April 8, 2013, 12 pm Publication Dates: Week of April 16, 2013 For more information call Dubi at the Islands’ Weekly 376-4500
YES FOR LOPEZ IT’S OUR SCHOOL
Please come to this informational meeting about the campus-wide school renovation plan which will be on the April ballot!
Meet the team • Architects • Bond consultants • School board • Educators
Questions? Learn more @ www.lopezislandschool.org. Or www.yesforlopez.org
March 14, 6:30 PM Community Center Paid for by YES for Lopez campaign committee
Dr. Frank James, San Juan County Health Officer said “dry skin” is a garbage can word, meaning it’s not an official medical term and could fall under many different categories. Run of the mill dry skin, which is usually genetic, he said, can be treated with emollients in moisturizer or by limiting your skin’s contact with water, which can cause dryness. “People think if you put water on skin it will moisturize it, but water evaporates and skin becomes drier in the long run,” James said. His wife’s hands have a tendency to get dry so she uses simple techniques of washing dishes with gloves and using moisturizers. According to the Mayo Clinic, limiting your bath or shower time to about 15
minutes or less, and using warm, rather than hot water can also help to reduce drying out. Immediately moisturize your skin after a shower with an oil or cream to help trap water in the surface cells. It’s a common assumption that the changing seasons are responsible for dry skin, but James said that is not the case. In the winter there is more humidity outside, according to James, but inside where wood stoves or electric heat blast the moisture content is lowered. Get a humidifier or buy a “steamer” for your wood stove, both add moisture to the air and can help prevent your skin from drying out. A common myth is that drinking water helps your skin stay young looking, Mayo Clinic staff say this
is not true – though drinking lots of water can never hurt. Other common skin issues are eczema, dandruff and psoriasis. Eczema symptoms include patches of dry flaky skin and can be treated with mild steroid creams. Psoriasis causes flaky, dry skin on elbows or knees and sometimes all over the body. It’s not caused by the dark days of winter, but sunshine can help with symptoms. “It’s one that responds positively to sunlight,” said James. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, over the counter topical treatments — medications applied to the skin — are usually the first line of defense in treating this skin condition. Dandruff, also known
as seborrhoeic dermatitis, or called cradle crap when found in children, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form. Its caused be an overproduction of the oil gland and sometimes yeast taking up residence. James said there is a difference between dandruff and dry skin on the scalp. James recommends selenium sulfide shampoos, such as Selsun Blue or antifungal treatments for dandruff. Mayo Clinic staff suggest a diet that provides enough zinc, B vitamins and certain types of fats may help prevent dandruff. According to the famed Dr. Oz Show apple cider vinegar is one homeopathic cure for dandruff or dry scalp to avoid harsh chemicals See Skin, page 6
Lopez School Drama Club ✧
presents ✧
9th Annual Festival of One-Act Plays
Dinner Theatre at the Galley!
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday March 6, 7, 8 Dinner from 5pm; Show at 6:45pm Call the Galley for reservations:
Dinner and Show: $30 Show only: $5 at the door (available 6:30 pm)
Community Calendar weds, march 6
class: A Taste of Mexican
Cuisine, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Rita O’Boyle’s home, $25. Make tamales alongside Spanish-speaking instructors who will teach you about ingredients, preparation and cooking techniques. There will be time to gather, eat, and share stories, with an interpreter on hand. This is also a great opportunity to practice some Spanish. Instructors are Adriana Tepec and Maria Teresa Munoz. thurs, march 7
meeting: San Juan County
Community Meeting, 6 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Offered by San Juan County For more info, visit www. lopezcenter.org. fri, march 8
film: Screening of “Who
Alice Campbell, M.S Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Children & Adult Couples & Families
Bombed Judi Bari?” 7:30 p.m., Port Stanley Schoolhouse. Suggested donation is $10. The screening is sponsored by KnowledgeShare and Home on the Grange. For more info, visit whobombedjudibari.com. sat, march 9
art: Artists’ reception for
TJ Anderson (wood artist – “Pieces of Broken Dreams”) and Scott Hatch (photographer –”Out of the Woods”), 5 - 7 p.m., Chimera Cooperative Gallery, Lopez Village Plaza. Refreshments served; meet the artists. Show dates: March 9 through April 5.
EVENT: Seedy Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Port Stanley School House. For more info contact Charlie Behnke at seedlclt@rockisland.com or 468-2951, and to register contact Callie North at 3178179. thurs, march 14
meeting: Lopez Island
Garden Club meeting, Coffee & Goodies 9:30, the meeting
Honoring most insurance plans Accepting new clients
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LOPEZ
BUSINESS HOURS
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Lopez Islander Breakfast: begins 9am Saturday & Sunday Lunch: 11:30 am - 5 pm daily Dinner: 5 pm - 9 pm Sunday - Thursday Dinner: 5 pm - 10 pm Friday & Saturday www.lopezfun.com 468-2233
fri, march 15
music: John Reischman
in Concert, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Legendary mandolin player John Reischman will be joined by Eli West (Guitar, Bouzouki), Trent Freeman (Fiddle) and Patrick Metzger (Bass). Tickets are $15 (youth $10) at the door. sun, march 17
film: ‘Farmageddon,’ 4:30
- 9:30 p.m., library meeting room. Lopez Locavores and Thriving Lopez present the film “Farmageddon,” which explores the ways in which U.S. government agricultural policies support factory farming and agribusiness to the detriment of small family farms, with the potential of destroying our local food
Letters
Lisa Byers sets the record straight
It has come to my attention that emails containing a video of me are circulating. The video was first posted on a blog, then emailed from one real estate agent to another on San Juan. The video is a fiveminute excerpt of a speech I gave in June 2012. The excerpt is at http://vimeo. com/47054431, and the
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
panel discussion is at: http:// vimeo.com/47054429). Without asking me about the video, or the context, the email states: “After watching this video I’m not sure if Lisa is a socialist or communist.” For the record, the video is from a talk I gave about the history of the ideas that led to the current day community land trust model for providing affordable housing. To assign a political philosophy to me based on that talk is inaccurate and inflammatory. I’m not surprised about people criticizing me or expressing different opinions. That comes with the territory of running for office. What concerns me is the effect that viral emails with misinformation have on the culture of our com-
Al-Anon: Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Center, Lopez. Contact phone number 468-4703.
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security. Persecution of raw milk producers is highlighted. Discussion following. Free admission. thurs, march 21 & 28
class: Beginning Excel
Workshop, 2 - 5 p.m., library. A formal introduction to Excel. Participants will learn to create and format spreadsheets, work with formulas, and use templates. Students should have basic familiarity with accessing programs on the computer and using the Internet. Class will consist of two threehour sessions. Use of a PC laptop with Excel 2010 installed is required. (Some laptops available thru LIFRC – bring a USB flash drive). Instructor is Susan Young. Fee is $40 if paid by 3/11 and $50 after 3/11.
class: Intermediate Excel, 6 - 9 p.m., library. This handson workshop is the second in a series. Participants learn how to refine worksheets, work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, use common functions for calculations, diagnose error messages, and more about data analysis. Students must have basic familiarity with creating and formatting a spreadsheet, working with formulas, using spreadsheet templates, and an Internet browser. Use of a PC laptop with Excel 2010 installed is required. (Some available thru LIFRC – bring a USB flash drive). Prerequisite: Beginning Excel class or instructor permission. Instructor is Susan Young. Fee is $40 if paid by 3/11and $50 after 3/11.
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to the Editor
Lopez Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings:
Lopez Island
Galley Restaurant Open at 8 am Full menu until at least 8 pm every night Short-list menu after 8 p.m. Fresh, Local, Fantastic
begins at 10 a.m., Woodmen Hall. Bob Lilly, an eminent plantsman and “heart and soul” of the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle, is speaking on Gardens of the Mediterranean. Bob’s visual presentation of gardens of the French Riviera, Monaco, and Italy, as well as the Rothschild Gardens and selected gardens in California, will transport us into a magical cornucopia of color and design. Bob travels the globe as a plant hunter, and is one of the major designers of the Arboretum Foundation’s multi-award-winning 2011 and 2012 Seattle Flower and Garden displays. He and his team are also a 2013 multi-award winner.
munity. I have found again and again that civil interactions with people, whether they agree or disagree with me, broaden my understanding and strengthen my connections. Like so many of us, I have learned how to use email effectively, which often means limiting its use. It is easy to forward an email without thinking about the consequences. I think it is valuable to ask: is there evidence that validates the information presented? Could I say to someone’s face, the thing that I am sending to others? The culture of this place is tended by each of us. When we fail to treat one another as we would want to be treated, we risk losing the decency and tolerance we have cultivated. I appeal to each of you to hold steadfast to our culture of mutual respect. If you read something about a candidate, ask yourself if
the source is authenticated. If not, consider suggesting that the person verify facts. If you wish to learn more about any of the candidates, contact us directly, check out our websites or meet us at any of the events in the coming weeks. Let’s examine candidates’ actual qualifications, not engage in mud-slinging and innuendo. Lisa Byers Candidate for county council
Hughes thank you
Congratulations to Lisa Byers, Lovell Pratt and Bob Jarman for their recent primary victories. I look forward to seeing each of you over the next few months on the campaign trail. I would like to thank supporters and friends who stepped up and voted for me in the primary. It is an honor to serve you on the current county council and See letters, page 5
Correction
In the first paragraph of Bill Evans’ column last week entitled “Lopez Island School bond on April ballot” the estimated tax increase SHOULD read $68 per $100,000, NOT per $1,000.
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Spotlight on Seniors by Gretchen Wing
Florence Wagner
Lopez Island By Gretchen Wing
There’s an empty house in the Hamlet which gives Florence Wagner mixed feelings. She bought it following the death of her husband Jackson, fearing that her own health was deteriorating too fast to stay up on Whiskey Hill. “I did what they say you shouldn’t do, make a major decision within a year of your husband’s death,” she says. But so far, Florence, shown right, has not found herself ready to leave the house that Jack designed, permeated as it is with memories. Florence met Jack on a beach in San Francisco in the late 1950s. They were both watching, separately but with equal amusement, a local lady setting herself up for “sunbathing” on the chilly beach with repeated trips up and down the cliff stairs for mattress, pillows, books and beach umbrella. When the wind seized the umbrella, Florence and Jack both came to the rescue. And talked. And set up a date. The next day Florence called her mom and told her, “I’ve met the man I’m going to marry.” Did Jack tell his mother the same thing about Florence? “No, he told me, ‘I’m not getting married again.’ He’d been married twice.” But Florence changed his mind. San Francisco represented one more in a series of westward steps for Florence. Starting from East Orange, New Jersey, where she survived polio at age two, she left for Ann Arbor to earn her Bachelor of Arts in nursing from the University of Michigan, then on to California to work. So moving around with Jack came easily. When he finished his Ph.D. in neuro-anatomy, the couple went to Oxford, England for
his post-doc, then settled in Houston, where Jack taught at the Baylor Medical School. Ready to extend their family (beyond Jack’s two children from a previous marriage), Florence and Jack found biology uncooperative, so in the mid-60s they adopted two baby girls, less than a year apart. In 1970, Jack decided to enter medical school himself, so money got a little tight and Florence went back to work as a nurse. For three years she worked full-time while caring for two little girls and doing 100 percent of the housework and finances. But that was their agreement from the beginning, and nothing more than Florence expected. And Jack made it up to her. Florence had never been wild about moving to Texas, but “Jack bribed me with horses,” she says. She had always adored them. Sure enough, once Jack got his MD., in the early 70s, the couple acquired not just a horse, but an entire horse farm: 75 acres outside College Station, Texas; a house and barn Jack designed himself; and as many as 28 Arabians. While Jack helped to found the medical school at Texas A & M, Florence traded nursing for horse training. She took special delight in halter-
breaking the young ones: “I used all verbal commands, I almost never used a whip.” She rode, showed Western Pleasure, hosted Jack’s students for barbecues, and shared her love for horses with the girls. One daughter still lives on that farm. Poor balance and joints, a legacy of polio, required Florence to give up riding after about ten years, to focus on training. But in the mid80s, just as she turned 50, another health scare stalked Florence: breast cancer. She faced the disease head-on, with radical surgery and radiation. “Yes, that was a wonderful 50th year,” she laughs.
But the cancer has stayed away. In the late 80s, the Wagners were introduced to the San Juans through Wayne Fowler, a friend of Jack’s, who flew them around in his plane. After a picnic with a “magnificent sunset,” they chose Whiskey Hill – nearly bare of houses then – as their vacation home site. Several years of Lopez summers followed, then Jack retired and the couple moved here full-time. Florence dived into volunteer work at the library, the Health Fair, and in church wreath sales. She also knitted baby afghans for an Indian reservation in South Dakota. Jack passed away in 2010, but Florence keeps herself active. She continues to knit, and currently serves on the Hamlet House board. She also bakes chocolate chip cookies for the EMTs’ weekly meetings, out of gratitude for their “wonderful” care of Jack. For now, when Florence and Jack’s four children, eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren visit, they come to the photograph-andart-filled house on Whiskey Hill. “Lopez is their peace haven,” Florence says. But when the time comes to move, the Hamlet house stands ready to receive not only Florence, but her trove of memories of a life “truly blessed” with a 51-year marriage – “a great love story.” The space may be small, but Florence will make those memories fit.
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The film ‘Who Bombed Julie Bari?’ comes to Lopez Island On Friday, March 8 there will be a film screening of “Who Bombed Judi Bari?” in the Port Stanley Schoolhouse, 7:30 p.m. on International Women’s Day, March 8. The event is sponsored by Sue DuMond of Home on the Grange and Knowledge Share. The film will be followed by a Q&A with producer and car bomb
Crossword Puzzle Across 1. Pie chart, for one 6. Kuwaiti, e.g. 10. "___ Smile" (1976 hit) 14. Scalawag 15. Pith helmet 16. Airy 17. Small, long-tailed Old World tropics lizard 18. Black mineral, MnO(OH) 20. Small bellshaped bomb 22. Cold cuts, e.g. 23. Branch 24. As fast as possible (music) 26. "Flying Down to ___" 27. Balaam's mount 28. "Dig in!" 29. Wanton 31. Boredom 33. "Cast Away" setting 34. Decorative handicraft and design (3 wd) 39. Particular, for short 40. Antipasto morsel 41. Male sheep 45. "Wheel of Fortune" buy (2 wd) 46. Telekinesis, e.g. 49. "To ___ is human ..." 50. Fertilization 53. Pilot's announcement, briefly 54. Comparative word 55. Unsaturated alcohol 56. Power 59. About to explode 60. Coastal raptor
victim Darryl Cherney and Earth First Co-founder Mike Roselle. The film explores the life and work of Bari, a prominent environmental organizer. Bari and Cherney were carbombed in Oakland in 1990 while on a musical organizing tour for three months of demonstrations called Redwood Summer. Bari was urging thousands to camp out and protest the clear cutting of the giant trees. Despite having previously received dozens of death threats, Bari and Cherney were arrested by the FBI and Oakland Police and accused of bombing themselves. The pair went on to sue the authorities for civil rights violations, winning four million dollars, though not before Bari died of cancer seven years after surviving the crippling bombing. The 93-minute, documentary features archival footage including a special Humboldt County live version of “Angel from Montgomery” performed by Bonnie Raitt; rare footage of Woody Harrelson climbing the Golden Gate Bridge for the redwoods;
Lopez Acupuncture & Integrated Health Julienne Battalia LAc, LMP Most Insurance Accepted (360)468-3239 lopezislandacupuncture.com
and a tribute to Judi Bari by California Governor Jerry Brown. Bari herself narrates the movie via her 1997 deathbed deposition captured on videotape. As she recounts her life story under oath, the movie flashes back and forth to footage of the daring, action-packed, yet often humorous and musical scenes she depicts. Additionally, the production company is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of the bomber while he simultaneously self-distributes the movie Cherney and Director Mary Liz Thomson crafted out of colorful archival footage of the redwood timber wars of the 80’s and 90’s. A donation of $10 (sliding scale) is requested. For more info, visit http:// whobombedjudibari.com/.
Sudoku
61. Antares, for one 62. Santa's reindeer, e.g. 63. Medical advice, often 64. Ballyhoo 65. Demands
spouses simultaneously 10. "My boy" 11. Beekeeper 12. Courtroom do-overs 13. Buttercup family member Down 19. Above 1. Italian brandy 21. Goddess of the 2. Ginger ___, dancer hunt 3. Playing marbles 25. Bowl over 4. Cougars 30. Abounding 5. Encourages 31. Carve in stone 6. Store convenience, 32. Altar avowal (2 for short wd) 7. Drifts 34. Crack 8. Pertaining to 35. Teaches new the temporary skills cessation of 36. The Kennedys, breathing e.g. 9. Having two 37. Hard outer layer
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of cheese (pl.) 38. Science of flying planes 39. Carpet cleaner 42. New newts 43. Discuss again 44. Lean 46. Plagiarist 47. Covered with fine black carbon particles 48. Coastal features 51. Open, as a bottle 52. Third canonical hour 57. Undertake, with "out" 58. "... ___ he drove out of sight" Answers to today's puzzle on page 8
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 4. Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 8
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SAN JUAN ISLAND
Dress code:
Golden rules for welcome guests
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he San Juan Islands are known far and wide for a quintessentially laid-back lifestyle and certainly for being casual when it comes to clothing But when it comes to an important event such as a wedding, casual may not fly. Be mindful of the tips below when it’s time to select your outfit. For women, there is one golden rule: never wear a white dress. The bride should be the only person to dress in this color; for someone else to wear it would show very poor manners, as if they were trying to steal the show. Provocative styles, such as very short, tight dresses with plun ging necklines, should also be avoided. Dresses made of a silky fabric are classics, and a light woven wool is alright, but avoid knits and worn looking fabrics. Hemlines should never go too high — a dress cut just above the knee is the most appropriate choice. For men, a long-sleeved shirt tucked inside the pants with a belt and a tie is a basic courtesy. Smart pants in a dark color complete the outfit. Wearing a sports jacket or suit jacket will depend on the type of wedding you attend. The important thing is to forgo casual clothing and bright colors, like a flashy Hawaiian shirt. Once in a while, the bride and groom may specify a color that they want all their guests to wear. If so, be agreeable about it and
Wedding Ceremony & Reception Facilities:
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Don’t forget that this is the bride and groom’s day, not an occasion to try and stand out from the other guests.
follow their wishes. It may be that they have a wedding theme, or that they want to standardize the photographs in their souvenir album. Don’t forget that this is the bride and groom’s day, not an occasion to try and stand out from the other guests.
food and its presentation. In the San Juans, you’ll find a long list of caterers and restaurants to choose from, and the islands are quickly earning a reputation for an abundance of locally produced food and for an assortment of prepared culinary
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delights. In fact, the Lonely Planet, publisher of more than 500 travel guides, named the San Juan Islands No. 3 in its Top 10 U.S. Destinations for 2013, and gave the islands a new moniker in doing so, “The Gourmet Archipelago”. While seafood is one the San Juans’ specialties, of course, the islands are also renowned for locally grown lamb, beef, greens, and wines as well. Being able to see and taste each of the dishes that will be served at your reception is essential. An experienced caterer will be prepared to offer you a tasting, as well as references from prior clients. Think about a menu that includes hors d’oeuvres, an appetizer, a main course, and wedding cake for dessert. A major budget factor is whether your meal will be served buffet style or plated as a sit-down meal. When deciding on the menu it is important to provide choices: one for children, one for vegetarians, as well as a general meal for the majority of the other guests. For the first course, choose seasonal products, such as a salad during the summer or a soup in the fall. For the main course, chicken is always good value because it is cooked the same way for every guest. Beef, on the other hand, needs to be offered at a variety of stages of done-ness. Depending on the timing of your wedding, you might also serve a late night snack that includes small pastries, sushi, candies, and tailor-made special coffees.
Wedding show
Isle be Wed c/o 50-F Malcom Street, #320, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 317-5961 felicitymilne@msn.com www.islebewed.com
Event Planning & Catering:
Coho Restaurant 120 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-6330 reservations@CohoRestaurant.com CohoRestaurant.com Vinny’s Ristorante 165 West Street/PO Box 3335, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-1934 www.vinnysfridayharbor.com
EQUIPMENT Rentals:
Harbor Rental & Saw Shop 890 Guard St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-2220 www.harborrentalandsaw.com
Wedding, Birthday & Special Occasion Cakes:
Cakes by Felicitations 50-F Malcom Street, #320 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 317-5961 felicitymilne@msn.com www.cakesbyfelicitations.com
Transportation:
Classic Cab Co. (360) 378-7519 classiccabcompany@gmail.com
photographers:
James Krall (360) 378-0949 www.sanjuanphotoarts.com Kevin Meyers Photography (503) 880-4692 www.kevinmeyers.net/main.php KEVIN@KEVINMEYERS.NET Nancy Treder Photography & The Seattle Wedding Bureau 1403 N. 42nd Street (206) 380-4000 www.nancytreder.com
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ne big decision that can be hard to move past the discussion stage in wedding planning is what to serve the guests. The meal represents a big portion of a wedding reception budget, so it is important to be absolutely satisfied with the
Full wedding Venue:
Friday Harbor House 130 West Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (866) 722-7356 Info@fridayharborhouse.com www.FridayHarborHouse.com Roche Harbor PO Box 4001, Roche Harbor, WA 98250 (800) 451-8910 weddings@rocheharbor.com
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A groom offers up a humorous ‘toast’ at wedding reception and dinner at Roche Harbor Resort.
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he folks at Roche Harbor Resort know a thing or two about weddings. After hosting nuptials by the dozens year-in and year-out, you might say that by now it’s woven into their DNA. And while the picturesque seaside village, with its historic hotel, inspiring array of flower gardens and bustling sun-splashed marina, isn’t the only sought-after spot for a couple to wed in the San Juans, it remains one of the most popular on San Juan Island. It also carries high praise from a legion of newlyweds. In fact, in 2012 Roche Harbor was rated as one of Washington state’s top wedding destinations by theknot.com, a leading wedding industry website, for the second year in a row. That distinction is based on the feedback of brides who have been there and by newlywed reviews as well. “It’s the second year in a row for us and we think that speaks to our consistency, and that we’re not just a flash in the pan,” said Roche Harbor Lodging and Events Director Sam Jacobson. While Roche Harbor resort is in high demand, Jacobson believes the San Juan Islands are an ideal wedding destination, collectively. The reasons are many.
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Newlylweds take timeout for a kiss during a wedding along the waterfront at Roche Harbor Resort.
“I think people who grow up in Washington want to show off their state
and that the San Juans, with the ferries and the water and the natural beauty, are one of
those quintessential scenic locations in the state,” he said. “And the proximity to Seattle is really helpful when you’re planning a wedding where a lot of your guests may be coming from somewhere out of state.” And there’s more. Like the weather. Situated in the combined rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island, the islands receive about one-third of the average amount of rainfall that Seattle, about 65 miles south as the seaplane flies, typically does in any given year. Still, temperatures are generally milder than on the mainland, and most definitely milder than those east of the Cascades, because of the moderating effect from that vast amount of marine water that ebbs and flows across the archipelago. And when it comes to practical matters, the San Juans are well-stocked in that department as well. Three of the four ferryserved islands, Shaw being the exception, are flush with seasoned professionals – caterers, photographers, musicians, event planners, florists – who make it their business to make certain the business end of every soon-to-be-newlyweds’ very special day is remarkable, memorable and complete. — Scott Rasmussen
Goin’ to the chapel? Don’t forget that license to wed
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Newlyweds Amanda and Nathan strike a triumph pose on Friday Harbor’s Spring Street.
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aking wedding plans can be an all-consuming task. But don’t forget about that all-important license to wed. In the San Juans, the San Juan County Auditor’s office is the place to go for a marriage license. The folks there are wellschooled in the wedding arena. In fact, 2012 was a banner year at the auditor’s
office, which issued a total of 150 marriage licenses that year. That’s an increase of 15 percent over the 130 applications processed the year before. Holy matrimony! Obtaining a marriage license is a fairly quick and straightforward affair, but there are several documents you’ll want to bring along when you submit your application, and a couple of dates and deadlines to keep in mind. Here’s how it works: The cost is $60, the price of which includes a single copy of a marriage certificate. Additional copies can be purchased for $3. Applications can be obtained in person at the auditor’s office, located at the county courthouse in Friday Harbor, or ordered by phone, 360-378-2161, or by email or “snail mail” (see below), or online, www. co.san-juan.wa.us. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and present identification with their picture and date of birth. By law, Washington state has a 3-day waiting period after a license is issued, so applications must be made at least three days prior to a wedding ceremony.
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A license is valid for 60 days from the date it’s issued. (Additional rules apply for anyone 17 or younger; visit the auditor’s homepage, www.co.san-juan.wa.us/auditor/ default.aspx, and click on the “licensing” tab for more about these requirements).
Contact info for San Juan County Auditor:
Phone: 360-378-2161 Email: Auditor@sanjuanco.com Mail: SJC Auditor, P.O. Box 638, F.H., WA 98250; Online: www.co.san-juan.wa.us/auditor/default.aspx
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hat do you do with a one-of-a-kind type of show following its successful debut? Naturally, you head out on the road. That’s precisely what the folks heading up the San Juans one-and-only wedding show, Isle Be Wed, have in store. A year ago, a long list of San Juan Island-based weddingrelated vendors joined forces to launch the inaugural Isle Be Wed, celebrating island wedding fare available to brides and grooms throughout the islands, and beyond. This year, the show will take place at three different locations, simultaneously, on Orcas and San Juan islands. Isle Be Wed Coordinator Felicity Milne, of Cakes by Felicitations, is delighted by both the interest in the show and how it’s expanding. “Because of the overwhelming growth of destination weddings in the San Juan Islands we literally ran out of room,” she said. Mark Saturday, March 9, on your calendar. Isle Be Wed will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following venues: San Juan Island Yacht Club, in Friday Harbor, 273 Front Street (378-3434); the Orcas Hotel, in Orcas Village, 8 Orcas Hill Road (376-4300); the Outlook Inn, in Eastsound, Orcas, 171 Main Street (376-2200). The show offers a forum wherein brides, grooms, planners, family and close friends can meet and interact with nearly 40 different vendors covering everything that a couple would need to make their destination wedding a dream come true, Milne says. This year’s assembly of vendors includes a long list of local caterers, photographers, musicians, lodging establishments, wedding venues, transportation providers, equipment rental companies and more. Individual vendors are listed below. For more info, visit Isle Be Wed’s Facebook page at, www.facebook.com/IsleBeWed, or, www.visitsanjuans.com/islebewed, or at www.islebewed.com. Vendors: Lodging: The Island Inn at 123 West, Wanderlust Hospitality, Lakedale Resort, Friday Harbor House, Longhouse B&B, West Beach Resort, Orcas Island Lodgings, Orcas Hotel and Outlook Inn
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Newlyweds Evan and Mandy celebrate their marriage with a kiss and, to underscore the occasion, with a banner of their very own.
Venues: Pelindaba Lavender Farm, San Juan Vineyards, San Juan Island Yacht Club and Red Rabbit Farm Photography: Tim Dustrude Photography, Satya Curcio Photography, Steve Horn Photography, Weddings San Juan Video Catering: Cask and Schooner Restaurant, Happy Place Sushi, Deb Nolan Custom Catering, Deer Harbor Inn, Vinny’s Ristorante
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San Juan: An ‘Isle’ of endless entertainment
There’s good reason why thousands of visitors make their way to San Juan Island every year. Natural beauty aside, the island is a veritable wonderland of outdoor activity, along with its small town charm, and home to a whale-watching fleet, top-notch golf course, numerous parks, myriad hiking trails, a zip-line, scores of fabulous restaurants and art galleries, and much, much more. So, your wedding guests will have plenty options for entertainment to chose from. Below are a few favorites. — Rent a kayak or bring your own for a self-paddled cruise out of Friday Harbor to Turn Island, or out of Roche Harbor to English Camp or Mitchell Bay. All are easy to get to and fun to explore, especially at low tide. If you want to take up a whole morning or afternoon, you can check out any number of places nearby. — Go swimming. There’s water everywhere, including a number of freshwater lakes. A shorty wetsuit will make it comfortable, and fins and a mask will make it adventurous. — Go fishing or cruising. Small boat rentals and fishing guides are available in Friday Harbor. Friday Harbor Marine has a variety of boats for fishing or just sightseeing.
— In summer, spring or fall, go whale watching out of either Friday Harbor or Roche Harbor. Or make your way to Lime Kiln Park: the whales come in close at this picturesque spot on the west side. Whales also come by South Beach, near American Camp (also a good place to visit). — Go hiking or biking. Lots of open space and lots of good biking roads. Mount Finlayson offers some great hikes, and there are others. The Afterglow Drive Mausoleum at Roche Harbor is a nice, cool hike with a broken column colonnade and stone chairs for meditating. — Check out the Island Museum of Art and the half-dozen art galleries in Friday Harbor. Plus, the sculpture garden at the entrance to Roche Harbor is exceptional - and it’s close to the Afterglow Drive mausoleum. — Walk the docks in Friday Harbor. Lots of boats, including some big boats in summer, at the Port of Friday Harbor docks. That’s enough to keep you (and your kids) busy for a week. And there’s more: go to www.visitsanjuans.com/. — Steve Wehrly
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he photographer snaps a picture of you in a flowing white dress and your beloved in a black tux. Behind you still blue waters and gentle peaks from surrounding islands gleam in the sunlight. It’s just one possible stunning image you can add to your scrapbook if you choose to have a wedding on Orcas Island. The “Emerald Isle,” as locals call it, offers a wide expanse of pastoral beauty, pebbly shorelines and bucolic farmland. The island’s 56.9 square miles are dotted with small hamlets offering world-class restaurants, boutique shopping and a wealth of activity tours. Scattered among the forests and along the pristine shores are a variety of quaint and lovely bed and breakfasts and hotels. Your guests might enjoy browsing the artisan pottery, jewelry or art at the island’s many galleries. Family and friends visiting for a wedding weekend can also take some free time to explore the many beaches and trails on this small, but lively island. Professional Orcas Island wedding planners are at your service to guide you as you select a venue; experienced wedding photographers; talented local musicians; wedding officiant; or salons offering personalized hair, skin and makeup services. Activities for guests Right off of the boat, the Orcas ferry landing hosts a gourmet grocery and deli,
New bride and groom sharing a special moment near Odd Fellows Hall, Orcas. Contributed photo / Robert S. Harrison
post office, a few small shops, a public dock, boat rentals, whale watching, water taxi, car and moped rentals, and a taxi service. To the east lies a woodsy residential area along Killebrew Lake Road; to the northwest, Orcas Road winds through grassy meadows toward the island’s center, Eastsound. Eastsound is home to an array of charming shops, restaurants and specialty shops. You’ll find a public library, a historical museum, grocery stores, a pharmacy, restaurants and more. Along its north and south shorelines are three public parks, and Buck Park with skate park, playground and soccer fields. Orcas Center hosts a lively variety of musical, theatre and artistic offerings throughout each season. On the southwestern prong of Orcas
Island, West Sound features a cafe, a public dock and a marina, while sunny Deer Harbor offers lodging, a restaurant, and two marinas where kayak, boat and whale watching tours embark. Southeast of Eastsound, Olga Road leads to 5,200-acre Moran State Park. Drive. Hike or cycle to the top of 2,400-foot Mount Constitution, where you can take in breathtaking 360-degree views of the outlying islands and, on clear days, the Cascade Mountain range. Trails provide easy walks or rigorous, hilly climbs that intersect and add on with one another. You can spend all day exploring the island’s treasured state
park. Afterward, you might enjoy picnicking at Cascade Lake’s popular sun-warmed swimming area, with a playground, barbecues and picnic tables - fun for the whole family. Beyond the park lies Olga, with its eclectic art co-op and restaurant; past it you’ll find secluded Obstruction Pass State Park, with hike-in campgrounds along a lovely pebbled beach. Point Lawrence Road leads to the hamlet of Doe Bay, with a great view of gentle waters, a historic resort complete with a delicious restaurant, a sundries shop and hot tubs. Wherever you go on this island whether you are tying the knot or visiting as a guest you will find beauty, tranquility and a sense of escape from the busy world. — Cali Bagby
ORCAS ISLAND Wedding Reception Facilities:
West Beach Resort 190 Waterfront Way, Eastsound, WA 98245 (360) 376-2240, (877) 937-8224 www.westbeachresort.com vacation@westbeachresort.com
WEDDING DIRECTORY:
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce (360) 376-2273 www.OrcasIslandChamber.com info@orcasislandchamber.com
VOCALIST:
Cali Bagby calibagby@yahoo.com www.orcassoprano.com
CATERERS:
Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant PO Box 151, Deer Harbor, WA 98243 (360) 376-1040 Carp@rockisland.com
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EVENT RENTALS:
Veronica San Martin 434 Prune Alley, P.O, Box 1685, Eastsound WA 98245 (360) 376.8376 weddings@orcasevents.com
FLORAL DESIGN:
Peace & Plenty Flower Farm (360) 376-5208 orcassue@gmail.com www.orcasislandflowers.com
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Testimonial:
A few hints on how to get past writer’s block
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t your wedding ceremony, “I do” are not the only words you’ll have to say. Not to put any pressure on you, but your vows are the reason for your union and should be chosen and spoken with care. If you have opted for a religious ceremony, many priests or pastors will provide you with traditional vows. If that is the case, you won’t have to think too hard. On the other hand, if you have decided on a more unconventional route, writing
your own vows is a wonderfully romantic idea. But what if you can’t quite get your thoughts and feelings down on the page? What if you find yourself stuck in front of a blank page for hours on end? Here are a few suggestions for expressing your love without sounding overly sentimental. Start by asking yourself the right questions. How did you fall in love with your future spouse? What does commitment mean to you? And marriage? Your answers are the best material to use, as they come straight from your heart. Keep your vows simple and concise so they will be memo-
rable and interesting. There is nothing wrong with drawing inspiration from a favorite poet or a line from a movie. Most of all, you don’t want your guests’ eyelids getting heavy, so a good rule to follow is to make the vows about the same length as traditional vows, which are between 30 to 40 seconds long when spoken. You won’t make a mistake if you are speaking from the heart. Once you have your vows down on paper, practice them until you have them memorized perfectly. It wouldn’t hurt to have a copy tucked into your sleeve, just in case your nerves play with your memory.
West Beach Resort
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360-376-2240 or 877-937-8224 www.westbeachresort.com 190 Waterfront Way, Eastsound, WA 98245
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Orcas Island: A place like ‘home’
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By Amelia Palmer
y husband and I grew up in the Puget Sound area but had recently moved to Eastern Washington when we got engaged. We knew we wanted to get married somewhere that would feel like “home” to us but that would also be a fun destination for our guests. We hoped the weekend would be an experience that everyone would remember. Orcas was the first place we traveled as a couple and it was an easy location for our families and guests to travel to, so it quickly became our first choice. There were tons of lodging options for couples as well as large groups or families and the local vendors made planning a wedding from six hours away extremely easy. Our guests made the most of Orcas as well. Because we had an early evening ceremony, they had time to kayak, swim, hike, shop, and explore before heading out to the main festivities. The weekend was a success and we aren’t the only ones planning a return trip!
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Amelia and Blair Palmer on the day of their wedding.
s you peruse the silver-covered magazines, it may seem hard to believe in the possibility of a simple but inspired wedding. But with a few ideas, a bit of initiative, and the cooperation of family and friends, you can arrange an inexpensive wedding that will delight bride, groom, and guests. If you don’t have a big budget, plan on taking advantage of the abilities of those around you. Your best friend’s boyfriend is a photographer? You have a cousin who’s a florist or an auntie who has an immense flower garden? Invite them to contribute their expertise and resources as a wedding gift. Use a computer to design and print your own invitations. Be aware that winter weddings are generally less
expensive, with the prices of reception halls often dropping by 20 to 40 percent between November and March. Church ladies’ committees are often in the business of catering, and church halls are sometimes available for wedding parties. If you opt for that, make sure you know their policies regarding music and dancing! If it’s okay with the manager of the space you’re renting, consider recruiting extended family to cater the meal by contributing two or three dishes each; the approach is close in spirit to a potluck but with all the class of a catered buffet table. This, too, would make a valued wedding gift alternative. All you need is a bit of imagination and willing friends to make your wedding the special occasion it ought to be.
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ith rolling offers beautifully landgreen hills, scaped winery gardens many splenfor an intimate outdoor did beaches and waters wedding location; Lopez gently lapping at pristine Islander Resort is located shores, Lopez Island’s on charming Fisherman backdrop is an ideal setBay and includes waterting to start the first day front hotel rooms and of life-long vows. restaurant; The Galley The island, known truly offers a familyas the “Friendly Isle” is friendly environment a peaceful place, but is on Fisherman Bay; the also a top destination for Edenwild Inn with previsitors to the San Juans. mium accommodations Don’t be surprised if felnestled in the heart of low motorists wave to Lopez Village. There are you and your guests - it’s also several quaint and Contributed photo / Robert S. Harrison the island way. Lopez is beautiful churches for Lopez offers unique and picturesque locations to make your wedding memories last a also the closest of the lifetime. tying the knot includferry-served islands to ing Center Church and Anacortes, making it a Grace Episcopal Church. quick and convenient trip for bride and groom and all their friends Activities for guests: What makes Lopez such a romantic setting and family. Plus visitors will get the thrill of surveying the view of is its vast expanses of spectacular beaches, vistas and stunning other islands in the San Juan archipelago as they cruise on to Lopez wildlife. It’s common to see great blue herons and osprey fly into via the ferry. the distance behind you. Take a trip to Odlin County Park and Although Lopez Island’s population is small, around 2,400 peo- Spencer Spit State Park and your wedding guests may also catch ple, it has a wide variety of music concerts, community-inspired a bald eagle soaring overhead or spy a killer whale sighting in events, art shows and cultural events. You’ll find talented wedding the waters below. The Lopez Village, which has a grocery stores, and creative photographers and an eclectic group of musicians to two coffee shops, several boutiques, restaurants, a bookstore, add a unique touch to your special ceremony. Most of the island’s and a bakery, provides the essentials and any last minute items businesses are located in Lopez Village. On Saturday mornings in for your time on the island. If your guests are in need a place to the summer, you’ll find shoppers perusing fresh vegetables at the stay there are plenty of accommodations on the island including Farmers Market, and children playing in Lopez Village Park. a motel, bed and breakfasts, vacation home rentals and three Wedding venues: The island offers a selection of potential cer- campgrounds. emony venues like the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts A wedding on Lopez not only gives you breathtaking scenery, with its wood floors, large windows and outdoor performance but a place to take a deep breath and simply revel in the rustic pavilion; Woodmen Hall offers a one-of-a-kind venue, recently charm and friendly people of the island. renovated to reflect its historical character; Lopez Island Vineyards — Cali Bagby
LOPEZ ISLAND Wedding Reception Facilities:
Woodmen Hall (360) 468-3537 (360) 468-2421 Lopez Island Vineyards & Winery 724 Fisherman Bay Road, Lopez Island WA 98261 (360) 468.3644 winery; (360) 468.4888 tasting room orders@lopezislandvineyards.com www.lopezislandvineyards.com
Catering:
Lopez Island Catering Chef Peter Neal (360) 468-3949 PETER@lopezislandcatering.com www.lopezislandcatering.com Vita’s Wildly Delicious (360) 468-4268 bruce@vitaswildlydelicious.com www.vitaswildlydelicious.com
WEDDING Officiant:
Susie Teague, Minister of Walking Prayer (360) 468-0550 whispersofnature@gmail.com www.whispersofnatureherbs.com
photographer:
Robert S. Harrison Photography www.rsharrison.com robert@rsharrison.com
Finding the perfect photographer...
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he natural beauty of the San Juans Islands has long served as an inspiration for photographers of all stripes: professional, amateur, novice and now, for just about anyone carrying a cell-phone. But when it comes to a wedding, it’s the skilled, polished professional you’ll want to seek out and trust to capture the mood and the moments, and to help create the memories of that special day. You’ll find many to chose from in the San Juans. It’s a crucial choice indeed, as the photograph album is always a precious souvenir. Looking for a photographer is a little like finding your future partner; you need to discover that rare pearl, the one just right for your style and your personality. It is vital, therefore, to organize a first, informal meeting where general questions can be discussed regarding the photographer’s methods and how he or she intends to recreate your special day in Contributed photo pictures. An outdoor wedding in August on Waldron Island proved ideal for newlySome offer eccentric, modified or sepia photographs, others weds Rachel Sorensen and Galen Boydston. will talk about a photographic wedding story while some will offer to take the photographs when the light is ideal... even when this is not on the day of your wedding! Whatever is suggested, if it captures your interest always ask to see examples of the photographer’s work, although any professional would have taken care I am honored to facilitate and officiate your special custom to bring a portfolio to the meeting. wedding ceremony. Together, you, your partner and I can This promotional tool should be able design the ceremony of your dreams, one with heart and to speak for itself: no fake expressions, meaning for you both. I am calm, flexible, and organized an atmosphere faithfully captured, natuand will help you tend to all of the licensing details after the ral colours. ceremony. Call or email me for more information. It’s always a bad sign if, from the first Susie Teague, Minister of Walking Prayer encounter, the photographer spends a 360-468-0550 lot of time trying to sell you a package whispersofnature@gmail.com deal in an insistent manner. In the end, www.whispersofnatureherbs.com it would be best in this instance to think about quality rather than economy.
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e has finally proposed? Then your top priority is to do a bit of bragging and tell 7. Book your hair, make-up, esthetician, and manicure appointments several weeks everyone the good news! before the wedding. If possible, plan a test run. Once your initial excitement has calmed down a touch, though, you’ll have to 8. Put all your heart into writing down the vows that you would like to make during take time to do some serious thinking. There the marriage ceremony. If you plan to make are so many details to plan, a budget to draw a speech at the reception, be sure to get that up, and deadlines to be met: it can seem overdown in writing as well. whelming. 9. Plan the reception down to the last detail: If you are finding it hard to get some traccreate the atmosphere you like with suitable tion in launching your wedding planning, here music, entertainment, and a décor that matches are nine tips to give you some direction and your personality. (Don’t forget to decorate the help you get moving: bathrooms, a place everyone will see at some 1. Establish your budget per guest. In fact, point!) this is the perfect time to draw up your guest 10. Organize your honeymoon so that you list. can celebrate your new life together. 2. Order your invitations, being careful to And while we’re talking weddings, here are a include your names, the date, time, and place few other tips to keep in mind: of the wedding and reception, as well as the • Avoid giving important jobs to the parents date by which you need to receive replies. of the bride and groom — unless they really Being clear about this will help you save a lot want to be involved that way. Instead, let them of precious time and money. Be sure to include enjoy being with the guests. stamped, addressed envelopes if you can. • If you intend to create a gift list, be sure to 3. The reception hall is often one of the put it on the Internet so that it will be easily biggest expenses, so be sure to reserve one accessible to everyone. as quickly as possible. If you want to keep • If small children will be at the reception, Contributed photo / Robert S. Harrison plan to have a space available where they can expenses down, think about holding the recepWith weddings plan intact and special day at hand, a bride leads a procession with an tion at a family home or in a garden. play and a quiet room where they can sleep. 5. Make up or order wedding favors for your escort of color-coordinated bridesmaids by her side. • Take photographs of your hair and makeguests. These are put with their place setting or up test runs so you can choose the perfect offered at the end of the reception. Let your imagination run wild: you could offer small combination when you’re well rested. Prepare a make-up kit for any touch-up jobs on homemade soaps, candles, local produce in mini format, bath pearls, or small boxes of your big day. candies. It can also be fun to have a “retro” favor, such as a pack of matches with the bride • Leave a guest book at the entrance of the reception hall. It’s a great souvenir to keep, and groom’s names embossed on the matchbook cover. along with your photo album. 6. Give yourself enough time to find a wedding gown that really suits your personal• Leave a disposable camera on every table so that guests can record magical moments ity. It is also possible to rent a dress for the occasion, much as your beloved can buy or during the reception. rent his tuxedo.
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Chef Peter Neal Full Service Catering Weddings Graduations Holiday Events Drop off Catering For Home, Boat or Business (360) 468-3949 www.lopezislandcatering.com
he environmental ethos runs deep in the San Juan Islands. And weddings are no exception. Here are a few suggestions for an eco-friendly day. For the bride’s bouquet choose local wild flowers, such as irises, daisies, or lavender. For boutineers and corsages, some leafy greenery will add a touch of originality to your bridal procession and advertise your commitment to being green. You could also replace the traditional table centerpieces with displays of freshly picked apples from a neighboring orchard — perfect if you’re getting married in September. Have your invitations printed on FSCcertified 100% recycled paper. For your thank-you cards, choose stationery made
from paper in which wild flower are embedded; this kind of paper is available in many garden centers. For your ceremony and reception, choose locations that are easily accessible in order to cut down on car engine emissions. Brides who love their mother’s or grandmother’s wedding gowns can have them altered by a seamstress. Buying a beautiful, recycled wedding band in gold or silver is another great way to be green. The rings can be personalized in the same way as traditional rings. Wedding rings that belonged to family members are also a meaningful option — after all, the Duchess of Cambridge was quite happy to accept Princess Diana’s engagement ring.
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Woodmen Hall
The perfect venue for your wedding reception. Beautiful, warm inviting space, all the amenities you need for that special day: stage, new sound and lighting systems, table settings, professional kitchen, all add to the Hall’s charms. Please call Woodmen Hall (360) 468-3092 or Angie, our experienced Events Coordinator (360) 468-4056
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Newlyweds Chris and Jennifer share a quiet moment together along the waterfront.
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I look forward to the opportunity to continue this service for the next four years. It’s been my great privilege to meet many amazing people of this county over the past weeks and months and am eager to meet many more in the near future. If you see me at the market or the pharmacy or at my council office in the senior center, please stop and say hello, I really want to meet you and have a conversation. Thank you again for your support. Rick Hughes San Juan County Council Orcas West/Waldron
Reagles retires from OPALCO
After 18 years of dedicated service to OPALCO members, Ginny Reagles has decided to retire. Since 1995, Ginny has been the recognizable “voice of OPALCO” and a familiar face to many members in her role as a Member Services Representative in the Eastsound office. To OPALCO staff, Ginny is a beloved family member. Her playful sense of humor, knowledge of island history, and keen attention to safety and customer service were skillfully woven into her day to day work. Please join me in congratulating Ginny on a long and successful career at OPALCO. May she fully enjoy a happy and healthful retirement! If you wish to send a note to Ginny, her mailing address is: P.O. Box 1766, Eastsound, WA 98245. Amy Saxe, OPALCO member services supervisor
School bond support
I urge you to vote for the campus wide renovation Bond on the April ballot.
There are many reasons this is a timely opportunity including $750,000 in energy savings, necessary systems and facility repairs or replacements, rock bottom interest rates, and to increase significantly the efficient and effective use of classrooms, programs, and curriculum for students and staff for the next 30 years. The cost per $100,000 assessed value will be $68 and seniors over 61 years of age or anyone 100 percent disabled living in their primary San Juan County residence at least six months of the year with disposable household income less than $35,000 may qualify to be exempt from paying the school bond levy, as well as the maintenance and operation levy of local schools. I believe our Lopez community has a huge capacity for vision as actualized in our library, our solid waste facility, our emergency services, the Community Land Trust, the Family Resource Center and countless other places and programs. I believe this capacity for vision includes our children and our school. Vote Yes For Lopez in April.
tects and engineers chose the renovation plan of $15.5 million over an entirely new school of $35 million, stating that there was a lot of life left in the existing facilities. The renovated school will be designed to last at least 30 years. The renovation will not only make our gymnasium safer from fires – ever notice that there is no sprinkler system in there? – but will upgrade the facility to save thousands of dollars in energy costs. It will enable this community to finally have a school kitchen that can be shared with the community, and accommodate local food, rather than that processed stuff sent from afar. Based on a facility assessment conducted two years
ago, the school infrastructure alone needs for more than $6 million in replacements,
repairs, and upgrades. I like the board’s approach. It makes fiscal sense to me to
do more than the band-aid work, but more importantly, See letters, page 6
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I am writing in support of the Lopez School Construction Bond proposal that will be on the ballot in April. This bond will cover a campus-wide renovation of both the elementary and high school. I’ve spent a lot of time in this school, as a substitute teacher, and volunteer. I know that we currently have one of the lowest school tax rates in the state, and I know in these harder economic times, we need to think differently. That’s what I like about the school board’s approach. We are not talking about a new school from the ground up, which is always a temptation. Amazingly, the archi-
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I don’t usually write letters to the editor nor do I take a public position on candidates for office. But I am making an exception for Lovel Pratt because I have worked with her for many years in a broad variety of venues and never
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graCe episCopal ChurCh, welcomes you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Fisherman Bay Road at Sunset Lane. 468-3477. Everyone welcome! lopez island Community ChurCh, 91 Lopez Road. Sunday School: pre-school through adult 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Jeff Smith 468-3877. 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 a.m. at the home of Ron Metcalf, 6363 Fisherman Bay Road. Children’s program. Everyone welcome. Phone 468-2129. Email: lopezfriends@gmail.com st. FranCis CatholiC ChurCh Come worship with us at Center Church on Davis Bay Rd. We welcome you to join us for Mass at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. Call 3782910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.
attending the meetings, but establishing good working relationships in hallways and developing serendipitous contacts that ultimately solved serious county problems, getting things done that others only complained about. I have worked with Lovel most recently on state and local derelict vessel concerns and watched her jump in with both feet to help establish better oil spill response solutions and to influence legislation to get proactive with derelict vessel negligence. In the past two years, most of the county council letters to the state senate, house and officials have been drafted by Lovel. She makes sure that Olympia knows we are here and she makes sure that our issues get addressed. Without Lovel on the council, that role is now largely unfilled. Even among those who don’t always see eye to eye with her on issues, Lovel is respected for putting in the effort and not giving up on difficult cases. We need more than another nice guy on our council in this critical transition … we need someone who does the work. Joanruth Baumann Friday Harbor
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16’ SEAMIST, 1968. Comes with EZ Loader Trailer with new tires. 6hp Mercury, 50hp Johnson, new cover. License & tags until June 2013. Recently serviced. $2,250. We’ll even throw in the crab pots! Call 360-675-9508 or Scott at 360-679-6954
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Puzzle Answers Come explore the wonderful world of seeds at Lopez Island’s first annual Seedy Saturday, brought to you by the Lopez Community Land Trust Seed Library and KnowledgeShare. Learn basics of seed saving, delve into genetics and plant breeding, learn how to use the Seed Library, and/or come to the seed swap. Seedy Saturday’s were first organized in 1990 by our neighbors to the North in Vancouver B.C., Canada. Since then, this catchphrase
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Woodmen Hall rental info; 468-3092 Marlys and Lynn Thank their many Lopez friends that sent messages and cheer to them in Salem, Oregon.
event has taken root all over the globe. The basic premise of Seedy Saturday is to bring together gardeners, farmers, scientists, and other “seedy” folks with the intention of fostering resilient community seed/ food systems and preserving and developing locally adapted open-pollinated crop varieties. These are the same goals the LCLT Seed Library is working towards here on Lopez. The Lopez Island Seedy Saturday will take place on March 9 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Port Stanley School House and will include a series of workshops followed by a Seed Swap. The morning workshops from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. will include an overview of the LCLT Seed Library and an Introduction to Seed Saving with Charlie
Behnke and Ana Malinoff. In the afternoon from 1-4 p.m. we will delve into Plant Genetics for Seed Savers with Amanda Wedow followed by Brook Brouwer who will give a Primer in Plant Breeding: including history, theory, traditional and modern techniques, and intellectual property rights issues. At 4 p.m. we will transition into the Seed Swap. This event is by donation and participants may choose to come for the entire day or for portions (i.e.: morning session, afternoon session, Seed Swap). There will be a potluck lunch, so please bring a bowl for soup and something to share. Attendees are encouraged to bring seeds to share at the Seed Swap, though it is not required to participate. This is also a good opportu-
nity to sign up as a member to the LCLT Seed Library. For more information contact Charlie Behnke at seedlclt@rockisland.com or 4682951, and to register contact Callie North at 317-8179.
SJI Agricultural Summit The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is just around the corner on Saturday, March 16 at Friday Harbor Middle School. Join fellow farmers and farm advocates from throughout the San Juan Islands for a weekend of inspiration, education, and comradery. The summit features internationally renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, workshops on a variety of topics, roundtables, and more. To look at the schedule, go to http://sjcarc.org/files/2013/01/ Ag-Summit-Schedule3.pdf. Limited scholarships for San Juan County farmers have been made possible by gener-
ous donors. Email info@sjcarc.org to apply. The deadline is March 6. Display tables are available free of charge to nonprofit organizations, with one organization representative admitted at half price. Tables are also available to farms wishing to display or sell their products. Those interested in tabling should email info@sjcarc.org. A special hotel lodging package has been made available to summit participants spending the night before or after in Friday Harbor. You can register for the summit at http://www.brownpaper tickets.com/ event/327902.
Deadline for Native Plant Sale Orders extended
The Native Plant Sale order deadline has been extended one week until March 28. Order now to take advantage of price discounts through the annual sale sponsored by WSU Master Gardeners and the San Juan Islands Conservation District. To see the list of available plants and print out an order form go to sanjuan.wsu.edu or request a form at 387-4414. Plants are sold on a first come first served basis. Order now as certain varieties are already selling out. Pick up will be at the Orcas Grange on Saturday, April 6.
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