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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 11 • March 12, 2013
A story of rescue and survival while at sea By Cali Bagby Weekly editor
It’s amazing what you don’t see when at sea. In its vastness people can be lost
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forever. It’s also amazing what you do see, according to longtime shipmaster Thomas Crawford. He has seen
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everything from remnants of the Fukushima nuclear disaster to slow-moving grey whales to a refrigerator so long discarded that its doors are encrusted with barnacles. Sometimes you are lucky enough to find another seaman in distress and you are able to save a life, and sometimes you are picked up by a shipmaster who is crazy enough to not just save you, but also your boat. In Derk Wolmuth’s case he was fortunate enough to have both. “People do get saved at sea. It’s not extremely uncommon to pick someone up. What is uniquely different about this situation is that the boat also made it,” said Crawford, an experienced seaman and a Lopez resident. “Routinely
what would happen is that the boat would be damaged in the transfer or in some cases the ship will scuttle [sink] a yacht so no one hits it.”
How it happened Last June, Wolmuth, of Victoria, British Columbia, was competing in the Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race, a 2,200-mile passage from San Francisco to Kauai. He and his boat, the Bela Bartok, a 31-foot cruiser, were making good progress until a boil on his upper leg became infected. Within a few weeks, Wolmuth – who was without antibiotics – became sick enough to call for help using a distress radio beacon or “EPIRB,” which is a tracking transmitter to aid
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in detection and location. The U.S. Coast Guard picked up the signal and asked the nearby Matson Navigation’s 860-foot RoCon MV Mokihana, captained by Crawford and en route to Oakland, Calif., to see if they could lend a hand. After backtracking about 80 nautical miles, Crawford was able to pick up Wolmuth. “He was in pretty bad shape. I don’t think he would have lasted another day,” Crawford said. “He was very thin, emaciated and dehydrated.” After getting Wolmuth into the Mokihana’s hospital bunk, Crawford started talking with the sick man. Wolmuth told him that his boat was his home, basically everything he owned in this world. This started the wheels turning in Crawford’s head. He wanted to give Wolmuth some hope. “The guy was not in good shape and the worst thing would be to tell him his ‘house is burning down,’” Crawford said. He soon found out that the Bela Bartok was equipped with a self-steering monitor. Crawford had already instructed Wolmuth to prep the boat before boarding the Mokihana by adjusting the monitor wind vane and trim the jib. “Well, maybe we can save your boat,” Crawford told
Wolmuth. “… he must have thought I was nuts.” So the next morning, on July 15, they turned the Bela Bartok around and pointed it onward to Maui. Crawford maneuvered his large ship – using gantline hauling, which involves a line rigged to a mast, engine commands and the helm and bow thruster – to get Bela Bartok on course to Hawaii. The Mokihana started back on its course to Oakland and within a few days on antibiotics, Wolmuth’s condition started to improve. On July 18, they arrived in Oakland. Meanwhile, the race committee in Hawaii used a tracking device to follow the cruiser during its solo journey. For four days the Bela Bartok glided over the open ocean, without a captain, like a ghost ship from ancient tales. After traveling 450 miles it arrived in Maui on May 19.
A reunion Several months later, Crawford was at work making the trip from Oakland to Honolulu and back again. While on the island he met up with a fit and healthylooking Wolmuth. They have stayed in touch since, emailing one another about once a week. On March 1, Crawford flew to New York to receive the 2012 Rod Stephens See survival, page 6
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thurs, march 14
meeting: Lopez Island Garden Club meeting, Coffee & Goodies 9:30, the meeting 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.
meeting: School Bond
Presentation, 6:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
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working with Rick Hughes for the past five years. We serve together on the Orcas Island Farmer’s Market board. Most of the board is made up of farmers and crafters who vend at the market. Rick is the exception. Over these years he has given his time generously and been a significant asset to the our Farmers’ Market, though he has always had the
Marlys and Lynn Thank their many Lopez friends that sent messages and cheer to them in Salem, Oregon.
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Lopez School board and architect will be present. 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.
blood drive: Puget Sound Blood Center Blood Drive, 12 - 6 p.m., Community Church. Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Contact Don Langrock (dlangrock@centurytel. net) or 468 4404 to make an appointment. The blood
drives are sponsored by the Lopez Island Lions Club.” 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 security. Persecution of raw milk producers is highlighted. Discussion following. Free admission. mon, march 18
meeting: Lopez Community
Land Trust Board of Directors meeting, 4 - 6 p.m., LCLT office (25 Tuatara Road).
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least to gain from it. His insight as a business person has always been greatly appreciated. His loyal support of local agriculture and small island based cottage businesses has been unflagging. He both has an opinion to share and a willingness to work with and learn from others. As a potential representative of all of us I feel great confidence in him. Rick has the unique expe-
Lopez Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Mondays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Center Wednesdays - 4 p.m. Women’s meeting at the fellowship hall at Grace Episcopal Church Fridays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Center Saturdays - noon at the Children’s Center Contact phone number 468-2809
rience of someone who has worked in business outside the islands, owned a business within them, as well as having loyally served on local boards such as the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee, the San Juan County Ag. Guild and the Orcas Farmer’s Market. I believe he both understands what makes the Islands special and what it takes for people to try to make a living here. This is an extremely important balance to get right. If my experience working with Rick is any indication of the kind of person he is, I can attest that he will work hard for everyone’s interest on all of the islands, just as he has done for many years for the local farmers, crafters, food vendors and small businesses of Orcas. Christopher Morris Orcas Island
Al-Anon: Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Center, Lopez. Contact phone number 468-4703.
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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 hands-
Every Friday night, the children of Orcas Island have a treat in store for them. Councilman Rick Hughes and his wife Marlace organize a safe, fun night of roller skating. In the winter, there are few family activities. As everyone knows, this time of year can be cold, dark and gloomy. Stepping into the warm, bright gym, you are greeted with hip-hop music, parents chatting, and exuberant kids skating by. My brothers and I look forward to roller skating all year long. The Hughes have done the Island community a great service. Roller skating is just one example of the public service done by Rick Hughes. Thank you, Rick, for preserving this fun, family tradition. Candidates often talk about giving back to the community, but you’re really doing it! Brodie Miller, age 15 Orcas Island
Support for Jamie Stephens Jamie Stephens used to tease me every summer and say, “Well, what is my Summer Sandy project this year?” I have worked side-by-side with Jamie on the Children’s Center, Sally’s Garden (including the Farmers’ Market site and the community garden),
on 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.
Lopez Community Land Trust housing construction, the Skate Park, and numerous events. Jamie works hard and is not afraid to completely throw himself into his work. He is smart, has a sense of humor (which one needs in dealing with politics), and cares deeply about the fabric of community. I plan to vote for Jamie this election and hope you will consider joining me. Sandy Bishop Lopez Island
In about three weeks our ballots will arrive in the mail. We will have a county-wide election where we will elect three county council members, each of whom will represent the entire county (going back to the system we had five years ago). Everybody in the county will be voting for three candidates, one from each of the three residency districts. In residency district 3, I’m urging everyone to vote for Jamie Stephens. Jamie has lived on Lopez for 17 years and during that time he has shown a consistent commitment to community. He has served on multiple boards and committees and currently is chair of the council. When San Juan County needed a presence in Washington, D.C. Jamie paid his own way to fly there to represent our county. A See letter, page 4
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Spotlight on the Lopez Island Resource Center Mentor Program In 1997, Celia Marquis, director of the Lopez Island Family Resource Center, received a grant that allowed her to start a community mentoring program. Fast forward 16 years and the LIFRC program is still going strong. Their goal is to recruit even more adult volunteers who would like to become mentors for students on the waitlist. Over the next few months, LIFRC will be giving the community a glimpse into the mentor program by interviewing current mentors, and even some of the students (mentees) who are matched. They also hope this will encourage some interest and knowledge of this great program. If you are interested in joining, contact Mikah Smith at 468-2201 ext. 2109, or email msmith@lopez.k12.wa.us.
Mentor Snapshot: Lorrie Harrison
Q: How long have you been in the mentor program? A: Five years. Q: Have you been matched with the same student the whole time? A: Yes. Q: What prompted you to look into joining the program? A: Some of my friends were mentors and it looked
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Mentor Lorrie Harrison and mentee is Mackenzie Kelley. like a great program. Q: Was the process from the point of interest until you were matched challenging? Easy? A: It was a snap. Q: What do you and your mentee have in common? A: Food, travel, books, animals, music and the card game UNO. Q: Walk us through a typical day when you see your mentee. A: It’s almost always the same: we start at the Galley sharing a plate of French fries and playing a few hands of UNO. After Mackenzie beats me
for a while (she’s a whiz at the game), we usually head to the village to hang out at the bookstore or library or go up to my cottage to play the piano or drop by Holly B’s or get a cup of sipping chocolate at Robert’s coffee shop (M says chocolate is good for the soul.) Q: How has your mentoring relationship shifted as your mentee has gotten older? A: Mackenzie’s growing social life means we don’t spend as much time together now. She’s on sports teams and is always trying out new extracurricular activities.
She’s got tons of friends. That said, we always liked to hang out and we still do. Q: How has being in the program impacted your life? A: Mackenzie has introduced me to some great new music! It’s fun to see life through her eyes. She’s lots of fun to be around. Q: Are there any lessons you have learned by spending time with your mentee? A: She’s taught me a lot about patience and kindness. Q: Anything else you would like to share about the experience of being a mentor? A: I totally recommend it.
State’s U.S. delegation renews ‘Conservation Area’ designation quest
nently protect these lands for the enjoyment by all,” Larsen said in a March 7 press release. “Senator Cantwell, Senator Washington state’s congressional delegation joined forces Murray, Representative DelBene and I will continue our this week in reintroducing legislation that would designate dogged support on behalf of all the environmental, business 1,000 acres of land and some entire islands in the San Juans as and tribal leaders throughout Northwest Washington who want to see the dream of permanent protection made into a a national conservation area. In addition, U.S. Reps. Rick Larson (Second District) and reality.” Designation of the lands, presently managed by the Bureau Suzan DelBene (First District), and democratic senators Patty of Land Management of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Murray and Maria Cantwell recently sent a letter to President Obama asking once again that he use the presidential powers would put the 1,000 acres under permanent federal protection provided by the Antiquities Act of 1906 to register the lands and would qualify the lands for federal appropriations for and islands as a national monument. Elizabeth Landrum, PhD “Whether through action by congress or the president, the preservation, accessibility and Licensed Clinical Psychologist enhancement. federal government should answer islanders’ calls to permaIndividual Counseling & Psychotherapy 30 years experience Specializing in grief & loss, life transitions, Help the Stewardship Network of the San Juans recognize individuals, students, teachers and living with illness. businesses that have made an impact on the conservation, preservation, and protection of the San Juan Archipelago. Submit a nomination by March 25. Previous years’ winners, nomination 317-5178 forms and award guidelines can be viewed on the Stewardship Network website at http://www. Office in Lopez Village stewardshipsanjuans.org/. Awards will be announced the week of April 8 and at the Earth Day Saturday hours Celebration on Lopez, April 20. Call 378-2461 or or email kathleenf@sjpt.org for more info. Sliding fee scale available.
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Upcoming WSU Extension Ag Events Saturday, March 16, 8am-7pm 2013 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
Join fellow county farmers! Hear renowned speaker Paul Stamets! Quiz county council candidates! Workshops, information sharing, roundtables, and more! Info and schedule at www.sjcarc.org.
Tuesday, March 19, 8:45am – 4:30pm Growing the Farm Biz
You’ve worked hard, now make it pay! We’ll cover cash flow (in the right direction), balancing your budget, marketing, finding financing, and more! Location: Skagit Valley College San Juan Center, Classroom B Registration: Contact Candace at 370 7664 or candace_jagel@wsu.edu Cost: $20/farm or free to micro dairy workshop participants Drinks and breakfast pastries provided. BYO lunch! WSU Extension programs are open to all without discrimination. The business workshop is made possible by a grant from the Western Center for Risk Management Education.
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‘The Broken Consort in Milan, London and Paris’ featured at Grace Church During the decades before and after 1600, Milan, London and Paris were vibrant centers of chamber music activity that holds many mysteries. That is why the Salish Sea Early Music Festival is bringing music from that era to Lopez Island. On Saturday afternoon, March 23 at 1 p.m. the third annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival continues at Grace Church with renaissance flutist Jeffrey Cohan, violinist Courtney Kuroda, violist Steven Creswell and harpsichordist Kyobi Hinami in “The Broken Consort in Milan, London and Paris.” The program will explore late renaissance and early baroque works between 1570 and 1630 on period instruments. Between 1580 and 1628 in Milan and the surrounding region, a center of compositional activity rivaled in Italy only by Venice, the
instrumental canzona blossomed in print and performance concurrently with intense development among violin makers and players. In France the “airs de cour” and extravagant court ballets from the 1570’s represented a new Italian-influenced French model of dramatic expression, which followed an increased appreciation in France earlier in the century for the interpretation of vocal music by transverse flutes and other instruments. Broken consorts of all sorts, made up of instruments from different families, were ubiquitous throughout Europe and celebrated in particular by early 17th-century English composers. The suggested donation is $15 or $20, students for $5 and youth 18 and under are free. For more info, visit www.salishseafestival.org or call 468-3477.
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full list of Jamie’s community involvement is available at electjamiestephens.com. As we slowly come out of this recession San Juan County needs competent, effective government. With Jamie as part of a new three person county council we will have that. He has the experience, leadership and knowledge to help move us forward. I urge all county residents to vote for Jamie Stephens. Bob Gamble Orcas
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Crossword Puzzle Across 1. Anxious 6. Apartments 11. Free from, with "of" 14. Ralph of "The Waltons" 15. "Belling the Cat" author 16. "___ moment" 17. Ireland (2 wds) 19. Black or yellow retriever 20. Covet 21. Irreducible component 23. Chronicles 26. Some stadium features 27. Brouhaha 30. "Cast Away" setting 31. Dittography, e.g. 32. Adjust, in a way 34. ___ Bell 36. Icelandic epic 39. Wangle 41. U.K.'s largest native land animal (2 wds) 43. Clothing 44. Sundae topper, perhaps 46. ___ of Langerhans 47. "Laugh-In" segment 49. Staffs 51. 007, for one 52. The ___ Crusader 54. Undergo a change 56. Period during which a TV program is broadcast 58. Brightly colored "old maid" flower 62. Arthur Godfrey played it 63. Pallet knife used for this technique
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This year the Lopez Children’s Center will celebrate its 10th Birthday! Although our Lopez Cooperative Preschool has been operating for over 30 years, our PAL (Play & Learn) Program wasn’t created until 10 years ago. This program serves children too young to attend preschool, as well as providing before- and after-care for preschoolers and school-agers. To serve children ages two through six, the Lopez Children’s Center was formed; land was provided, funds were raised, and a beautiful building was
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constructed to take care of children in our Lopez Community and visitors to our island. United Way has been there for us providing grant and scholarship money to help with our budgetary shortfalls. We are grateful to have the continuing support of this valuable service organization. As a community, it is important to give generously to the United Way because it helps so many organizations. The United Way’s Day of Caring 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14. Please consider joining the half-day work party to benefit our community.
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Support for Lovel I support Lovel Pratt because of her proven record of working for all islanders. Her work for the Lopez solid waste solution was critical. Lovel has a depth of knowledge on the county wide issues which comes from her willingness to listen and her experiences of raising her family in the islands, working their family farm and participating in numerous volunteer positions. Lovel has worked on the council through tough financial times and has proven she is fiscally responsible. She is willing to make tough decisions and move forward. Vote for Lovel, a proven leader, a good listener and a smart decision maker. Stephen K. Adams Lopez Island
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40. Auction offering 42. Readily distinguishable from all others 45. Large Australian flightless bird 48. Extreme stupidity 50. Control freak 52. ___ and effect 53. Clay ___, singer 54. Honeydew, e.g. 55. "Come in!" 57. Bog 59. Opening time, maybe 60. Acad. 61. Long, long time 64. Ale holder 65. Alias preceder (acronym) 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 19. Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 8
‘Hazardous Helen’ leaves General election forums county after 24 years Steve Werhly photo
Left, Helen Venada displays a proclamation signed by the San Juan County Council, presented Feb. 26, in honor of 24 years of employment with the county.
By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter
Helen Venada received the thanks of county officials at the Feb. 26 county council meeting for 24 years of service, much of that time as solid waste coordinator for San Juan County. At the recognition ceremony, Venada received a fond farewell and a plaque extolling her "commitment, passion and leadership" in organizing the county hazardous waste roundups, which resulted in the collection and disposal of more than 500 tons of hazardous chemicals. In response, Venada, known by many as "Hazardous Helen" for her leadership in the county's collection of hazardous waste, thanked the council for its recognition, thanked by name about two dozen people throughout the islands who worked with her and made her job, as she said, "rewarding and encouraging." Consistent with her reputation for speaking her mind, Venada added, "I want to go on record that
I did not choose to retire. I was laid off." Venada has been active in the restructuring of county solid waste collection and disposal operations, especially during the last two years after voters rejected a ballot measure that would have enacted a "parcel fee" to generate additional funding for a county-run solid waste operation. The ensuing privatization of the Orcas and San Juan transfer site operations and the creation of the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District has contributed to multiple changes in solid waste division personnel, including elimination of Venada's position. Reached after the ceremony, Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy praised Venada for her work and acknowledged that she "wanted to stay," but pointed to budget shortfalls and department restructuring that required the departure not only of Venada, a parttime employee, but also of two full-time employees, Elizabeth Anderson and Steve Alexander, both of
whom worked for public works' solid waste division. “I wish we had the money to keep them all,” Mulcahy said, “but it just couldn't be done in the context of totally changing the way solid waste is handled in the county.”
The League of Women Voters of San Juan Islands has invited candidates for San Juan County Council positions to Election Forums on these dates: • Monday, March 25 at San Juan Middle School, Friday Harbor, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, March 27 at Orcas Senior Center, 5 to 7 p.m. • Thursday, March 28 at Lopez’s Grace Episcopal Church, 5 to 7 p.m. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, and influences public policy through education
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Next week, San Juan County Community Development and Planning will host a series of Open House sessions to discuss the proposed update to the County’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP). March 18th - San Juan Island Two sessions at the Grange, 152 First St, Friday Harbor. Session #1: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Session #2: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 19th – Lopez Island 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Lopez Center for the Community and Arts, 204 Village Road March 20th – Orcas Island 6 pm – 9 pm at the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center, 917 Mount Baker Road
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The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is a comprehensive shoreline land-use plan that includes policies and regulations for the use and development of the shoreline. Key topics include: • Residential development; • Shoreline armoring; • Docks and other overwater structures; • Non- conformity; • Buffers and setbacks; • Critical area protections; • Shoreline designations. For further information contact Colin Maycock, at the San Juan County Department of Community Development and Planning, 135 Rhone St., Friday Harbor, WA; colinm@sanjuanco.com or 360-370-7573 The Islands’ Weekly • www.islandsweekly.com • March 12, 2013– Page 5
A look at community conversations on Lopez Island By Anna Haefele Special to the Weekly
On March 7 at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, current members of the San Juan County Council, as well as prospective council candidates hosted the second “Community Conversation” on Lopez. This discussion was intended to invite ideas and comments from community members in an effort to direct the future of public services in the county and address strategies for optimizing San Juan County’s
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was also discussion that the county could benefit from increased outreach to Lopez, Shaw, and Orcas. “One of the things I find really interesting is that as we get further from the core of the government, there’s less feeling of a presence of government,” said Councilman Rick Hughes. The series of Community Conversations found its genesis in the council’s desire to seek citizens’ views on the budget, and more explicitly, gain an understanding of which services or resources citizens would prefer to spend money on as the county enters a period of unusual budget stability. The event is the second in a series of four. The council hopes the series of meetings will play a significant role in directing the county as data is compiled and utilized, ideally allowing the county’s goals to align more closely with the public’s than in years past. “There will be an end result. I think you’ll all be pleased with it,” said Councilman Marc Forlenza.
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local government contribute the most to an excellent quality of life in the San Juans. Each group was given the opportunity to present their ideas, and concerns about transportation, parks and trails, community health, and environmental protection. Several presenters floated the possibility of a greater partnership between local government and nonprofits, as well as increased cooperation between different governmental organizations. One example of this would be improving the public transit link between San Juan County and Skagit and Whatcom counties. “One simple thing we could do to improve this is to have bus schedules at island ferry terminals, and currently, that’s not something we have,” said Neil Hanson, of the Lopez Solid Waste District. Participants were also asked to list aspects of the county with which they were satisfied, and ways in which they would like to see the county improve. The Planning Department, specifically permitting, Sign upand Adthe #1 Assessor’s Office were subjects of concern. There
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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.
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Trophy for Outstanding Seamanship by the Cruising Club of America. The award is given “for an act of seamanship which significantly contributes to the safety of a yacht or one or more individuals at sea.” “It was definitely a surprise,” Crawford said. “I’ve had a lifetime career of laying low. I guess I’m not doing a great job.” As Crawford reflects on the experience, he said that on the sea the “good samaritan” concept is more like you can’t turn your back, you wouldn’t know how to sleep at night and your crew wouldn’t want to work with you. He credits the crew and the race committee for the rescue of the man and his boat. “In my opinion it was as perfect as it gets,” Crawford said. “Everything went off without a hitch … it was a good hat trick.”
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For information leading to the recovery of a missing Bandit Industries Model 1590 Chipper. License plate 5840TI. The Chipper is all Black and very similar to the picture, with the Diamond Plate boxes on the tongue. Missing since November 19th from the parking lot of Orcas Excavators. Please contact me 360346-0307 or the Sheriff’s Department at 360-3784151.
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1981 Europa 33’ Trawler, Canadian built by Ontario Yachts, Ltd. Fiberglass downeast style hull. Single Volvo diesel. Excellent condition. Upgraded electronics include autopilot, radar, fishfinder, PC running Coastal Explorer, VHF/DSC, Garmin GPS. Espar heat. Propane range. Exceptionally clean and capable boat. Asking $74,500. Located in Oak Harbor. Call 360279-1551.
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25.5’ BAYLINER Saratoga, 1980. 350 Chev with Volvo Penta OD. New Bimini, stainless steel supports, new upholstery up top, new Yamaha 9.9 kicker, new stereo with deck speakers. new stove, through hull for water. Double bed amidships below the helm with large forward berth that breaks down to a galley table. Garmin GPS/ fish finder, VHF. In garage on trailer and ready to go. $10,000 firm. Very good price. You’ll love it. We have. 360-317-1575 (Friday Harbor) Automobiles Classics & Collectibles
1978 CORVETTE Coupe. 350/350, 365 hp ZZ4 motor, built transmission. All the hard stuff is done, just needs finished. All receipts. Many extra parts, some new. Over $25,000 invested, asking $8,500 obo. Moving, must sell. Serious only please. 360-473-6055 (Poulsbo) Automobiles Mazda
2008 MAZDA 3 hatchback, 5spd, 43,000 miles, bright red. Fully auto, sunroof, tinted windows, great tread on tires. Maintained regularly and in great condition. Clean interior. $13,000. Freeland, Whidbey Island. (360)421-0670, (425)750-3087 Pickup Trucks Ford
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25’ ARCTIC FOX, 2008. Used only once. Fully loaded, brand new inside! Sleeps 5 comfortably. Has a Tip-Out, AM/FM/CD Stereo, full bath, new gas range and microwave, large refrigerator and lots of storage. Originally: $27,000. Asking $19,000. 360-678-5556 Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island Find what you need 24 hours a day.
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Reischman will be performing with a new group for this upcoming show. The group includes Eli West on guitar, Trent Freeman on fiddle and Patrick Metzger on bass, all of whom perform on “Walk Along John.” Trent Freeman brings innovative and inspired groove, harmony and captivating melodies along in his arsenal of fiddle magic. The recipient of numerous awards he has a broad range of experience and is a well respected and sought after
session musician. His “Rock Paper Scissor”s album, an all original endeavor, won him the 2012 Canadian Folk Music award. During his time at Berklee College of Music, he toured with the Berklee World Strings, the Berklee Bluegrass All-Stars and with Berklee’s Transatlantic Collaboration. A fixture of the Vancouver roots music scene, Bassist Patrick Metzger took an interest in music at the age of twelve when he started playing rock and roll and blues with his friends in Nelson, B.C. He studied formally with Ron Mulvey, through the Royal Conservatory of Music. He performs regularly with a wide range of artists from the Western Swing of
Petunia and the Vipers and jazz pianist Bruno Hubert to the haunting folk-noir group The Abramson Singers. Eli West is one half of the Northwest duo Cahalen Morrison and Eli West. Based loosely out of Seattle, West is an unconventional acoustic musician, pursuing an angular and syncopated pattern language on guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, and clawhammer banjo. Tickets in advance are adult for $15 and youth for $10. Tickets are available from the Community Center office, and online at www.lopezcenter.org and at Paper Scissors on the Rock, Blossoms Organic Grocery, Lopez Bookshop Tickets at door are adult for $15 and youth for $10.
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mentals performed by John and guests including Chris Thile, Bruce Molsky, Tony Trischka, Eli West, Trent Freeman, Patrick Metzger and Kenny Smith. Reischman, shown right, is among the most prolific composers of original mandolin instrumentals. A former member of the acclaimed Good Ol’ Persons, an original member of the legendary Tony Rice Unit, and band leader of the West Coast’s Juno nominated John Reischman and the Jaybirds.
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World renowned mandolin master John Reischman will perform at The Lopez Community Centre, Friday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m., with a special release show of his new CD, “Walk Along John.” The release features original and traditional instru-
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Islanders’ Choice…
Fellow Islanders, on April 23 we all need to make a choice. Your vote will determine the social, economic and political threads, which will weave the fabric of our future Island life. The six candidates have indicated how they will govern by either clearly stating their beliefs in writing or by past actions. The candidates’ respective beliefs suggest two very different outcomes:
Do you want a County Council that…
Or…
• Trusts its fellow Islanders
• Controls Islanders
• Listens to the local constituency
• Listens to off island central planners
• Treats Islanders as humans
• Treats Islanders as statistics
• Respects individual privacy
• Wants more surveillance to protect the “common good”
• Is transparent to its citizens
• Hides behind a myriad of committees
• Supports local business
• Stifles business with bureaucracy
• Supports the Islands before all other interests
• Favors off island agendas first and foremost
• Is fiscally responsible
• Generates continual budget overruns
• Uses peer reviewed science to create effective environmental laws
• Uses a fear based precautionary approach that is not supported by science
• Is non-partisan
• Has a partisan agenda
• Believes Islanders can and do protect the environment
• Does not trust Islanders to protect the island environment that we love
• Considers Islanders to be part of a balanced ecosystem
• Believes that humans are “un-natural” and “toxic” to nature
• Encourages Islanders to trust and support each other
• Encourages Islanders to report their neighbors
Questions? info@trustislanders.org Paid for by Trust Islanders! P.O. 3108, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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