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Dump volunteers make a difference By Lorna Reese Special to the Weekly
A child clutches a “new” toy; an islander patiently comes up with the perfect inventory of parts for a new project; cyclists soaked to the skin find ponchos; an island chef takes home a beautiful stainless steel stockpot and gorgeous maple chopping block. These are the kind of sights that delight Micki Ryan, who set up the volunteer program and serves as volunteer coordinator for the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District. Ryan also puts in time every Wednesday at the Take It or Leave It. Currently, 75-plus Lopezians have volunteered at the dump; the goal is 100. “They love what they’re doing,” says Ryan, “especially the recycling helpers. We have several couples and
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families and all ages from teens to 80s. One volunteer doesn’t even live here full time. Every single one of them is more waste-savvy than I am. But I’m learning!” Each volunteer signs up at lopezsolidwaste.org to put in at least one two-hour shift a month. Even with 75 volunteers – plus LSWDD and Solid Waste Alternatives Program board and members – more volunteers are needed to prevent some shifts being understaffed or volunteers having to work second shifts. The first couple of weeks were challenging for volunteers and for donors, Ryan confesses, as everyone needed to get re-accustomed to recycling and especially to a more managed Take it or Leave It. Volunteers now sort through donations to be sure they’re suitable for TIOLI, so visitors will find a
Dance Tribute: Cinemagic
Sunday, April 21st 7:30 pm A ballroom Dance Tribute to the Music of the Silver Screen
To Our Lopez Friends, Neighbors and Property Owners!
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Should we let our school spend $28,000 a year per student, when Orcas and Friday Harbor schools are half this amount, and Spring Street School on San Juan is asking only $12,400 next year for what most consider an outstanding education? an atrium, bigger weight room, “certified” kitchen and •otherWillconstruction sought by the bond proposal improve our
Fun for the entire family! Riser Seating, Adults/$15 Youth/$8
Tickets available at PSR, Blossom Org. Grocery, Lopez Book Shop, LCCA office and www.lopezcenter.org Presented by Utah Ballroom Dance Co.
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Three generations of Noreens – Alifaire, Linda and Kirstie. cleaner, more organized site and better quality items on the shelves. Neil Hanson and Ona Blue continue together, as they have for years, to put in volunteer hours every week sorting, cleaning and arranging items for “shoppers’” comfort. However, the cleaned-up, revitalized TIOLI is just one aspect of transformation at the dump. Changes in recycling have been major, too. Hanson, facility manager and one of two paid employees, has worked there for 22 years. During this time, he developed a vision for achieving Zero Waste by diverting materials from the landfill by re-use, repurposing and recy-
cling. Hanson is constantly researching new receivers or buyers for Lopez reclaimable waste. This effort extends to TIOLI as well, where visitors will now see large bins added for fiber reclamation -- clothing, textiles, shoes and belts that cannot be re-used. With the creation of the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District, the Lopez Dump has become a true community-wide project, according to Sarah Eppenbach, chairwoman of the SWAP board. She sees this reflected in the level of commitment from the 75-plus volunteers working outdoors rain or shine. “Volunteer commitment See dump, page 8
LOPEZ CITIZENS FOR SAFE TECHNOLOGY PRESENTS A Venue for Education & Conversation: SUNDAY April 21st/ 7pm/ Lopez Library
FILM: “RESONANCE-Beings of Frequency“
(Just released in 2013), this documentary from the UK reveals the harm we are doing by existing in an ocean of Man-made wireless technology. This documentary can also be viewed online at http://vimeo.com/54189727
students’ less-than-excellent test scores?
• Do you want the Lopez School property tax to rise by 77%? • The Federal Reserve Bank expects to keep interest rates at record lows until at least 2015. Should we allow the Lopez School Board to rush us into over-spending by having us believe that interest rates will increase next month, before a more conservative bond proposal can be put on the ballot?
you support the restrictions placed upon the $1,000,000 •StateCangrants attached as an incentive to approve the bond? backers of this initiative expecting to benefit •fromArethisprominent renovation project through contracts? • Vote for moderation in educational finance! Vote NO on the bond levy and let’s request a more reasonable version. Paid for by Lopez School Facts Committee, 856 Shark Reef Road, Lopez, WA. 98261, nolopezbond@gmail.com
THE LOPEZ SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2013 BROCHURE IS IN THE MAIL! We have lots of fabulous workshops this summer including soccer, sailing, swimming & creative arts. NEW FOR 2013: ONLINE REGISTRATION!
Visit our website at www.lifrc.org soon to register as some classes can fill early. For more information call the LIFRC at 468-4117.
Lopez Island Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: Mondays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Center Wednesdays - 4 p.m. -
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Trust Islanders! endorses the following independent candidates for county council. They TRUST You! Bob Jarman San Juan Island, District #1
• Effective environmental policy? • Responsible land use regulations? • Neighborly trust? • A county council that TRUSTS you? Trust Islanders! is a local non-partisan advocacy group that envisions a community based on trust. We support candidates who will support the interest of islanders before all other interests.
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“Trust, respect and honesty are qualities that I have always valued in the island community.”
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“My continuing pledge to the community is to operate a fair, honest and transparent government, to develop better communications and interaction between County employees and the public, and to have County government serve as an aid to the public.”
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forum: Candidates’ Forum,
7 - 9 p.m., Grace Hall. Sponsored by the Islands Energy Coalition. District 3 Lopez candidates are: Michael Karp, Dwight Lewis, Jerry Gonce, Jim Lett, incumbent and Bob Myhr, incumbent. District 4- Shaw Candidate John Bogert, incumbent. Directors elected at annual meeting May 4. Ballots issued in April. thurs, april 18
lecture: Author Molly Gloss
will be on Lopez Island, 6 p.m., Library.
meeting: Farmer’s Market Annual Membership Meeting,
7 p.m., Lopez Golf Course. Current and new members welcome. sat, april 20
event: Procession of the
Species, Community Center Outdoor Pavilion. Check in at 2-2:45 p.m., procession - 3 p.m., potluck, good steward awards and music 4-6 p.m.
hiking: Cascade Falls,
Moran State Park, Orcas Island with Leader Bob Walker. Those on Lopez will car pool for the 9:55 ferry to Orcas. Meet at Orcas trailhead at 11:15. Return to Lopez on the 3:10 ferry. Sign up with Bob Walker 468-3397 or rob-
Letters Wrong focus on School Bond The huge amount of bond money proposed for our school is incorrectly focused on structure and facilities. Sure, I agree we need safety, correct, reliable plumbing and heating, excellent kitchen facilities, an enclosed play area for elementary students, and comfortable rooms for students to concentrate. Water catchment and physical fitness are important. Yes, school buses and the parent parking area need more space. In this whole proposal however, a critical item is missing: HOW CHILDREN LEARN.
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fundraiser: Open Golf
Tournament, Lopez Island Golf Course – Fundraiser for Lopez Junior Golf Programs. 9 a.m. check-in. Entry fee: $40. Contact Joyce Kruithof at joyce. kruithof@lopezislandgolf. com or 378-4992 for info and registration.
field trip: San Juan Islands
Audubon Society Lopez field trip, at Lopez Ferry Landing 7:30 a.m. or Watmough Bight parking lot 8 a.m. This field trip will feature the new San Juan Islands National Monument lands on Southeast Lopez. Join car pools at the ferry landing and proceed to Watmough Bight parking lot by 8 a.m. Email myhr@ rockisland.com for car pool. sun, april 21
film: “RESONANCE-Beings
Released in 2013, this documentary reveals the harm of existing in an ocean of wireless technology.
tion, 5:30 p.m., Woodman Hall.
music: Utah Ball Room
for directors’s positions for Catherine Washburn Medical Association, The board nomi-
Dancers CineMagic “A Ballroom Tribute to the Silver Screen,” 7:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
tues, april 30
due date: Nominations
nates Don Poole, Sherry Brummell and Ron Shively. Nominations must be postmarked by April 30, 2013 and sent to CWMA PO Box 309, Lopez Island, WA 98261.
fri, april 26
meeting: Grief and Loss Support Group, 10 a.m., Hospice and Home Support Office. 178 Weeks Road. For info call 468-4446 or email admin@lihhs.org. sat, april 27
tour: 10th Annual Tour de
Lopez, For info, visit www. lopezisland.com or call the chamber office 468-4664. sun, april 28
lecture: Beth Terry, author
of “Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How you Can Too” gives presenta-
of Frequency,” 7 p.m., library.
Lopez Acupuncture & Integrated Health Julienne Battalia LAc, LMP
Children (and adults) learn from teachers who make subjects interesting and encourage students to think, create, and yes, even fail. This is particularly true with a required subject that a student fears or loathes. My parents were public school teachers for 25 years. My brother continues as special education teacher. I understand that profession, and also remember being a See letter, page 4
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student trying to learn. I believe children and young adults do NOT need state-of-the art architecture or equipment to learn well. Loving support and guidance for a student does way more than the ornamental items noted for the school bond this April 23. Instead of a fitness-room change, we could have an agreement with our new village fitness center. That would support a new business, not create a huge debt. Exterior lighting is already very bright; only a few dark corners need help at less cost--even if motionactivated. We already have new taxes with Lopez Solid Waste. That is a good thing. But OPALCO is pushing us to subscribe to their broadband program, even more costly than the school bond. We home owners are being pressed too much. We need a different plan-frugal, helpful. Also, in the near future we will probably be handed a school levy for salaries and administrative costs–none of those were addressed in this unreasonable bond. I voted NO on
“I believe that through jobs we allow people to build self-sustaining and enriching lives within the beauty of our rural Island community”
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Rick with Terri Williams
Jim, Nate & Becca, Island Hoppin’ Brewery
As a small business owner and current County Council member, Rick Hughes is committed to making our County a place where families and people of all ages can earn a solid living and build rewarding lives. He believes that government should facilitate sustainable businesses and develop solid infrastructure to support those businesses while conserving the unique and diverse character of our magnificent islands.
Jeremiah Johnson, Lopez Little League
Don’t forget to VOTE by April 23! Paid for by Hughes for Council, PO Box 805, Eastsound, WA 98245 rick@hughesforcouncil.com • www.hughesforcouncil.com
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the April 23 bond. I hope you do too.
Lois Ludwig Lopez Island
Support for bond Like many others, we have retired to Lopez Island and live here not only for its beauty, but, especially, for the sense of community we find here. This extraordinary community has built great things: the medical center, the Children’s Center, the Community Center, affordable housing, and now, “the dump,”– to name a very few. In every example there were questions and challenges: “Do we really need it?” and “How can we afford it?” We have asked the same questions regarding the current School Bond issue. Over past years, our school has made remarkable progress in improving, expanding, and upgrading curriculum and programs. Our school has become a matter of pride for our community; as important to us as any of our remarkable communitybuilt assets. However, we are convinced that major problems exist with our very old school buildings, ranging from plumbing, heating, and fire suppression issues to inadequate classroom facilities and other significant issues related to safety, security, and learning environments. In our view, these require action, and the sooner the better. We owe it to our kids and to ourselves to update and up grade our deteriorated and out-of-date school facilities
There are reasons why this may not be the best time to propose a major bond issue, but, especially considering building costs and interest rates, there are reasons why it is. One thing is certain: putting off repairs and upgrading will cost far more later than if done now. For that reason, and for the clear need, we intend to vote for the School Bond and urge others to do so, too. In short, we vote “yes” because of our pride in our community, knowing when a good deal is a good deal, and knowing that we will be helping future generations to enjoy qualities of life that are important to us. Please join us in supporting the Lopez School Bond. John and Carol Whetten Lopez Island
Trouble if school bond fails I am a civil engineer, having lived, worked and raised my family on Lopez Island for the past 20 years. My oldest, born here, has graduated from Lopez High School, and I have two daughters still attending. I have been with the school and with the Lopez School District through both thick and thin over the past two decades, and am well aware of the present state of the school buildings and campus. The Lopez School facilities have been pieced-together on shoe-string budgets for at least the past 20 years. Frankly, the buildings are old and inefficient, systems are
failing and the infrastructure is a mess. We have already borrowed on the future; the school is falling apart because of an extended lack of investment. I had the opportunity to observe and participate in the preliminary visioning and cost estimating that went into the bond proposal. The approach was bottom-up and comprehensive, including days of meetings and weeks of cost development. The board proposes an option which utilized the bones of the existing campus, but changes the school in fundamental ways, true to the collected vision, forever. In my experience, the typical district approach would have been to balk at the costs, trimming, cutting, and hedging, until what remained addressed immediate health and safety issues and things completely broken. This approach has not worked well for the district in the past, and sometimes the things promised voters could not be delivered. The school board has been brave, sticking to the vision and refraining from gutting the estimates before details are known or considered. They have resolved to squeeze costs during the design phase and return savings to the taxpayers. If the bond proposal fails, we will get another, trimmeddown version next cycle, having lost some value in grants and lower interest rates. The tragedy will be that after completing minimal improvements at substantial cost, the facility will still be disjointed, aging and broken. We will find ourselves facing the same fundamental problems, exactly where we started. Now is the time. Dan Drahn P.E. Lopez Island
Support for Pratt
10th year
Saturday April 27th
I am voting for Lovel Pratt. Here’s why: She is curious, listens and takes action. Her experience on the county council and planning commission has given her a solid understanding of key issues facing our community. She has actively championed local farmers and the protection of our islands from the potential impacts of oil spills. Lovel has a strong commitment to creating a sound and responsible budget for our county. In the midst of difficult times, she is not afraid to ask the difficult questions. Above all, she understands the diverse issues, opinions and lifestyles in our communities … and respects that diversity. Nancy Greene Lopez Island
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Molly Gloss reads from new work By Lorna Reese Special to the Weekly
Award-winning regional novelist Molly Gloss will read from her work in progress on April 18, at 7 p.m. at Woodman Hall. The reading is sponsored by the Friends of the Lopez Island Library and SHARK REEF Literary Magazine. It is the highlight of the Friends’ annual meeting. “In most of my novels, I’ve written about women living untraditional lives in the Pacific Northwest,” said Gloss, “but my new book is about a young man
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Vote for Karp Michael Karp is running for the OPALCO board, and he has our vote and full support. Michael is uniquely qualified for the OPALCO board. He has been pioneering innovative and successful energy efficiency, renewable energy and other programs for the past 35 years in Washington state and throughout the USA. He is a founding board member of the 30-year-old Northwest Energy Coalition, a consortium of over 100 consumer public interest and utilities in the four northwest states. Currently he is the founder and President and CEO of A World Institute for a Sustainable Humanity, and for the past 20 years has served as a consultant representing governments and non-profits on public interest power sector issues. The power sector in the Pacific Northwest is undergoing a significant change. Once abundant hydropower resources are stretched thinner and thinner and OPALCO’s guaranteed access to cheap hydropower is now capped at 2011 levels. Energy efficiency and cost-effective renewables region-wide have long served a key role in meeting increasing demands for electricity service in the Northwest, but OPALCO
who heads down to Hollywood in 1938 to find work as a wrangler and stunt rider in cowboy movies. This means I’ve been groping my way into a story told almost entirely from the point of view of a 19-year-old male and a story that takes place almost entirely in southern California. It’s new territory for a woman writer whose native ground is the Pacific Northwest.” Gloss’s first book “The Jump-Off Creek” was a finalist for the PEN/ Faulkner Award, as well as winner of
has been timid in investing in local economy through ratebased investments of energy efficiency and local energy generation. As OPALCO members, we need to prioritize and ramp up these efforts to face the new pressing challenge of rising rates (“Tier 2” rates) and limited legacy hydroelectricity by updating OPALCO’s “story” and business model, redesigning tariff structure (instead of just passing on costs by raising rates across the board), and refocusing the board’s efforts towards its core business of efficiently and economically delivering energy services in the face of unprecedented uncertainties. Michael has the vision, solid energy background, the network and respect of professional colleagues, and
the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award and the Oregon Book Award. Her second book “Wild Life” is about an early-twentieth century feminist, who supports her household in Skamokawa, Wash., by writing adventure stories and scientific romances featuring girl heroes. This book was awarded the James Tiptree Jr. Prize in 2001 and was the 2002 selection for “If All of Seattle Reads the Same Book.” Read more about Molly Gloss at www. islandsweekly.com.
years of Pacific Northwest power sector management, board and policy experience needed at this critical time. We are very lucky to have people like him in our county. Let’s elect him to represent us on the OPALCO board. Chom and Chris Greacen Lopez Island
A critical election The upcoming election is a critical one for San Juan County, and we want to express our strong support for Lovel Pratt, Lisa Byers, and Jamie Stephens for county council. We believe that these three individuals are the most likely to work as a team to return good, thoughtful governance to San Juan County, free of the negativity and acrimony
we have experienced in recent times. All have demonstrated leadership and management skills, are good listeners, and have a wealth of experience in working with and for the county. Lovel has represented the county in Olympia and has the trust and confidence of our elected representatives there, Lisa has successfully managed affordable housing efforts on Orcas Island, and Jamie has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for all Lopez residents--and ably serves as the current council chairman. Please join us in supporting Lovel, Lisa, and Jamie for county council. John and Carol Whetten Lopez Island
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Upcoming events The Utah Ballroom Dance Company The Utah Ballroom Dance Company is coming to town with their award-winning showcase “CineMagic,” a ballroom dance tribute to the music of the silver screen. This show is Sunday, April 21, at the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. “CineMagic” features such dances as the elegant American foxtrot to Gene
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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 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Call 378-2910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.
Island, Woodman Hall. Plastics are so common in our lives that we may not think much about them until we learn about the giant garbage patches of plastic trash in the oceans, or about how plastic trash can harm marine animals, or how plastics can affect our health. Plastics are useful, but they have come to dominate our world. Instead of being used where they are essential, plastics are used everywhere. Most things made of plastic are designed to be used once and then thrown away. This discarded plastic ends up in landfills, blows across the earth’s landscapes, or ends up in our lakes, rivers and oceans. In 2007, accountant Beth Terry began an experiment to see if she could live without acquiring any new plastic. Since then, she has reduced her plastic waste to 2 percent of the national average. In her talk, she will share personal stories and practical steps people can take to reduce the use of plastics. This event is brought to Lopez with help from the Lopez Bookshop.
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Lopez residents are invited to “Dinner on the Move: An Elegant Evening on the Rock for an Exceptional Cause” on May 5 from 4 to 9 p.m., and benefits the work of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. The evening begins and ends in Lopez Village, with appetizers and wine at “Wildly Delicious” Vita’s, a Persian dinner at a private home at the South End, and dessert with live music and silent auction at The Gathering Place. Transportation is provided. The cost for the evening, including transportation, is $100 per person. DVSAS supports the safety of families in crisis and provides education and prevention of bullying, violence and sexual assault for all adults and children on Lopez Island. For info, contact Kim Bryan at 468-3788 or kim@ dvsassanjuans.org.
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Last year’s Procession of the Species on Lopez Island. nizations booths there to share their good work. A community art studio was held at Lopez School over spring break, and a procession-themed art exhibit has been up at the Post Office. Polly Ham, enthusiastic artist and procession volunteer, has been creating a life size elephant in the true spirit of
this event. “The project grew from my dismay at the tragic slaughter of elephants for their tusks, growing even more intense in recent time,” she said. “This is my prayer that elephants will continue to walk our earth.” The Procession of the Species is on Saturday, April
on-site,” she explains. “Povl Lasbo spent hundreds of hours, creating the cash management and accounting system used at the pay kiosk as well as the interactive online sign-up calendar used by volunteers. Bill Clemens, another technical wizard, installed all the systems and continues to monitor the computer, power supply and Internet connection. He also spent countless hours documenting Povl’s programs and training the staff and board members. “Ann Palmer set up the public website, www.lopezsolidwaste.org, shared by LSWDD and SWAP and continues to volunteer her time as webmaster,” Eppenbach
says. “Recently, the school shop offered to help, too, by building rummage tables. There are really too many people to name but it’s a powerful statement about how strongly Lopezians feel about our dump complex and about being good stewards of our island.” Volunteers have been learning a lot. “The enthusiasm, knowledge and time devoted by the board and committee members is impressive,” says Linda Noreen who volunteers in recycling. “Page Read, chairman of LSWDD, seems to be there every day teaching us how to be more efficient in our time and effort, but he also takes the
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It’s time to pull together costumes and masks, giant puppets, artful displays, and instruments and proceed through the streets of Lopez Village in a celebration of the community and the natural world known as the Procession of the Species. No motors, no pets, and no written words in the procession. All are welcome and encouraged to join, and viewers should get there early to stake out a good seat. Lopez Island Conservation Corps has been the organizer the event since 2011 with support and input from dozens of community members, and sponsorship from the Lopez Island Prevention Coalition. New for 2013 will be Good Steward Award ceremony put on by the Stewardship Network following the procession. There will also be many local stewardship orga-
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20. Check in from 2-2:45 p.m. at the Community Center’s Outdoor Pavilion, and Proceed at 3 p.m. A potluck, Good Stewards Awards, and music will follow. For more info, go to lopezconservationcorps.org or contact Amanda Wedow and Charlie Behnke at 468-2951. time to explain how much it costs to dispose of co-mingled garbage and why Manager Neil Hansen can get a better price when recyclables are clean and placed in the correct bins.” The two-hour shifts fly by, Noreen adds, with customers also eager to learn or relearn why certain procedures are required. Aluminum foil must be clean and flattened, for example, because of an incident where a foil ball contained a turkey. Denise McIntosh Clark learned “how important it is to bring only useable goods to TIOLI; last year it cost $25,000 to remove unacceptable donations, which included liquids, hazardous waste, broken items, moldy shoes and threadbare clothing.” “I’m amazed how much ‘stuff’ is processed through in one shift,” says volunteer Joanne Bryant. “We are generating such community spirit by keeping our own system, and improving on it. This can-do attitude benefits us all.” For volunteer Pete Gandini failure is not an option. “We’ve taken on a responsibility and we’ll show the rest of the county how a well-run and efficient dump can be operated,” he says, “But we need more people to join, so I encourage everyone to sign up and be a part of this.” Anyone wanting to volunteer, visit www.lopezsolidwaste.org and follow links to the Volunteer Contact Form. Pick up a paper application at the library under the dump recruitment poster of Uncle Sam.