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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 25 • June 18, 2013
OPALCO’s vision for broadband takes a turn By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter
Somewhere along the line, Orcas Power and Light Cooperative’s vision for expanded countywide high-speed Internet service took a turn. Over the past year, OPALCO developed and promoted a plan to provide high-speed Internet access and Internet-based telephone service on a subscription basis to its membership for $75 per month. In recent weeks, however, the co-op has decided not to become an Internet service provider itself. The build-out of the fiber optic infrastructure would be financed in part by a $34 million U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development loan, some of it to be repaid with a $15 monthly additional charge to co-op customers whether or not the customer subscribed to Internet service. OPALCO announced in December it would proceed with the provision of internet service plan if half of its membership indicated support for the plan by signing up with the company and providing the company with a pre-subscription deposit. Some 900 OPALCO members signed up for Internet service and made pre-subscription deposits of $90. The deposits were returned or credited to customer accounts when
OPALCO announced the plan would not be implemented. On Wednesday, June 12, at the first of five meetings to be held on San Juan, Shaw, Orcas and Lopez Islands, Assistant General Manager Foster Hildreth introduced the revised plan to an audience of about 50 people at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. Several people in the audience dubbed the change of course as “Plan B.” Before the meeting, a dozen islanders gathered around Hildreth to ask questions about the “new direction.” Some said they still supported the plan approved by the board in December, others expressed satisfaction that OPALCO had scrapped that plan. Hildreth told the small group that the vision hadn’t changed, but said the co-op was moving to an “incremental approach to leveraging our assets” for the benefit of its members. When the meeting started, the crowd of 50 listened attentively to Hildreth’s explanation that the original plan approved by the OPALCO Board of Directors had not generated the level of support necessary to offset the risk to the cooperative’s financial structure. “We’ve learned a lot from our members over the past year,” Hildreth said about the reaction to the co-op’s broadband initiative. Hildreth pointed out that although the
co-op won’t be moving forward with the proposed plan, “we’ll do what we can with our infrastructure to benefit our membership and make best use of co-op resources by leasing the present fiber-optic network to telecommunications and internet providers.” OPALCO has installed 77 miles of fiberoptic cable on most inhabited islands in the San Juans. This network and the corresponding equipment connects the company’s 11 major substations and is used “for monitoring and control of power quality and equipment, voltage regulators and other distribution devices,” according to the co-op. The fiber and equipment make up what OPALCO called its “Island Network,” launched in 2001 and already leased to organizations such as San Juan County, Peace Island Medical Center, University of Washington Labortories, and others. Hildreth explained that until OPALCO figures out the direction of future infrastructure utilization, it has instituted a “moratorium on adding any new fiber connections through Island Network.” During this period, OPALCO will negotiate with CenturyLink and other internet service providers who may want to lease access to the co-op’s infrastructure. After the meeting, Hildreth explained
further in an email: “Our discussions with CenturyLink are moving forward and we expect to reach completion by the end of summer. We’ve been talking to all of the local ISPs and welcome conversations with any service provider who can help us toward our vision of better broadband for our membership.” Regarding the $34 million capital project loan commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, some of which would have been used for the Internet project, OPALCO stated in a press release, “The USDA loan is in place through 2016 for capital projects including infrastructure expansion. We draw funds down only after completing projects. It’s likely that we won’t use the whole amount that has been approved for this construction work plan period, and there is no penalty for not drawing down funds.” OPALCO took the pulse of the meeting through a series of charts and tables asking attendees about their attitudes to present internet service and internet speed. Most responses favored faster internet service and “more aggressive investment” by OPALCO in internet service. After the meeting, Hildreth summed up his conclusions: “We were pleased to hear such strong member support for our vision,” he said.
Islanders build homes and help children in Mexico By Marne Cook Special to the Weekly
Bang! Bang! Bang! Hammers pounding nails
into wood. With each piece of wood the structure becomes a little clearer. After several days of hard work, two houses will be built and become homes for those in need. On July 7-17, youth and adult members of this community will head off to Mexico to lend a helping hand to those in need. The City, a local chapter of the 3V’s organization, along with another school group from Onalaska, Wash., will be building houses for two families. Starting from the founda-
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tion slab, these groups will be piecing together wood, insulation, dry wall, roofing and all that constitutes a simple and modest structure. Both houses will be finished within the schedule of a ten day trip. The City plans on surprising the families with a house warming party. Members of this group include Nathan and Melisa Borg, Jessica Burton, Emalie Hobi, Michael Hobi, Thomas Hobi, Joey Fowler, Riley Magnuson, Chloe Mason, Susan Savage, Sam Mcmacken,
John Mcmacken, Autumn Gr uenwald, Rande Gruenwald, Madeline Jordon, Tin Tran and Brian Leyde. The City will also be involved with The City of Angels Orphanage. The group said they will be playing and hopefully brightening the lives of the children at the orphanage in little ways. “I am so excited to play with all the little kids,” Mason said. In order to raise money for this trip, The City will be doing various fundraisers.
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The first event occurs on June 22 at the golf course where the group will host a golf tournament. The next event on their fundraising calendar will be on July 4 when The City will set up a snack shack in front of Lopez Island Body and Fitness. They will be selling cotton candy, popcorn, slushies, soda and water to all those who are in area looking for refreshments. As an ongoing fundraiser each students participating have been asked to raise an additional five hundred dol-
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lars each for building supplies and materials for the houses. “The great thing about this is that when you donate money for the houses that people aren’t just helping an amazing cause, but they get a tax deduction. It’s a win win,” Emalie Hobi said. If you would like to donate to this cause or are looking for addition information please contact call 468-2873. Cook is a freelance writer on Lopez and a member of The City group.
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weds, june 19 meeting: Monthly Transition Lopez Island potluck, 6:15 p.m., Sunnyfield Farm, 6363 Fisherman Bay Rd. At 7 p.m. there will be an audio presentation on”Sustaining a Transition Group” by the Northeast Seattle Initiative followed with discussion. fri, june 21 art: Art reception, 5- 7 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. The Lopez Artists’ Guild presents a very diverse
exhibit featuring stunning new works by Wendy Buffum, Martha Garcia and Kate Scott, with an opening reception for the artists. Refreshments will be served. Show runs at the center, through July 30. sat, june 22 meeting: Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support’s Volunteers Share, 1 p.m., the Gathering Place. Share experiences as a Direct Care or Associate Care volunteer and meet other volunteers. Call
Mary O’Bryant if you have questions, 468-2421. hiking: Chadwick Hill-Pt. Colville Traverse, Leader, Brad Buchanan. This route is especially fun if you have not hiked it before. It involves a pasture, a forested trail, a rope swing, a view of a beach 300 ft. below, a steep rocky trail decent, [my 9 year old granddaughter did it], a beach walk up the trail heading south, a meadow traverse, and a view south from Pt. Colville. Three or 4 miles max, but oh so much fun. Meet at Watmough Bay parking lot at 9 a.m. A van shuttle will be arranged. Sign up with Brad at 468-3099 or Bob Walker at 468-3397.
june 24- 27 sports: Swim Classes, Lopez Islander Resort, various times, $30-$50 fee; Classes still available for this week for ages 6 month to 12 years; Preregistration required. Call LIFRC at 468-4117 to discuss availability. june 25- 27 sports: Golf Clinic, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Lopez Golf Club. Ages 8 to adult, $45 fee. Learn fundamentals of grip, stance, swing, and ball contact. Bring your own 7 iron and putter or borrow ours. Pre-registration required thru LIFRC, 4684117, or register online at www.lifrc.org. tues, june 25 outdoors: Seawood
Ramble, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Meet Agate Beach Parking Lot. Ages 6 to adult, (6-12 year olds must register with paying registered adult), $30 fee. Dr. Ryan Drum will identify seaweeds and discuss harvesting, and edible/medicinal plant uses on one of the lowest tides of the summer. Pre-registration required thru LIFRC, 468-4117, or register online at www.lifrc. org. sat, june 29 sports: Ping pong tournament, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Multi-Purpose-Room at Lopez School. The entry fee is $30/person. The tournament will benefit the Nicaragua Service Learning Trip. Call 468-4691 to register.
thurs, july 4 books: Friends of the Lopez Island Library July 4 Book Sale, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. The Book Sale features a great selection of used books, videos, and audiobooks. Shop at the Friends Corner Store offering book bags, sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats and mugs for sale. Sun, ongoing market: Lopez Island Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lopez Island Farmer’s Market next to the Community Center on Village Road North Running through Sept. 14.
recently of sexually assaulting two alcohol-impaired teenage girls at a late-night party in October on Orcas Island, is slated to stand trial on charges of felony rape in San Juan County. On June 7, Peter John Anderson pleaded not guilty in San Juan County Superior Court to two counts of thirddegree rape of a child, a Class C felony, and to two counts of second-degree
rape of a child, a Class A felony that carries maximum penalties of life in prison, a $50,000 fine, or both. His trial begins Aug. 26 and will be heard by a jury. Prosecutors also filed a pair of third-degree rape charges as an alternative to either Class A felony offense. The lesser felony offense carries maximum penalties of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine,
or both. Anderson was released under court orders pending trial. According to court documents, the two 15-year-old girls, as well as being under the age of consent, were incapacitated by a combination of alcohol and marijuana at the time prosecutors claim that Anderson forced himself upon both, at separate times that same night, and sexually assaulted each in the haze of a late-night alcohol-fueled party in Eastsound in mid-October. He was 20 and more than four years older than either of the alleged victims at the time. In June, 2010, Anderson, then 18 and an Orcas residence, was accused of second-degree rape for an alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. He pleaded innocent to the felony offense and six months later
the case was dismissed after prosecutors, according to court documents, informed the court that the alleged victim, fearful of confrontational court proceedings, could no longer participate and that they could not proceed without her testimony. As with the 2010 case, Anderson is represented by attorney Charles Arndt of the Coupeville-based law firm of Arndt and Walker. Arndt is a former San Juan County public defender.
slated to begin Aug. 12. According to court documents, the daughter, now in her early 20’s, notified local authorities in December about sexually explicit images of her and a boyfriend taken without their consent and that were stored on her father’s computer. She reportedly confronted him about the images the month before. Detectives were supplied with copies of the images that had been retrieved by a sibling and a friend from a faulty hard-drive the man had reportedly replaced several months earlier. Authorities claim that the photos and video were taken by Niebling in late spring of 2009, through a window of the girl’s bedroom at their Sutton Road home. She was 17 at the time. The images reportedly were still on the hard drive as of September of 2012. According to court records, Niebling was convicted in Minnesota in 1992 of possession of child pornography. He would face maximum penalties of 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both, if convicted of the Class B felony; five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both, in convicted of the lesser offense.
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Petcoke – a new danger in our waters By Chom Greacen
The image of a three-story pile of petroleum coke covering an entire city block by the Detroit River that appeared in a 5/17/2013 New York Times article was a wake-up call for me. The rising accumulation of this toxic material, also known as “petcoke”, is a waste by-product of the booming Canadian tar sands (bitumen) extraction, refining and distribution industry. It is similar to coal, but with even higher CO2 emissions, heavy metals and carcinogenic PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) content. Petcoke sells at a significant discount to coal, and is increasingly blended with coal in coal-fired power plants making coal-fired generation cheaper and dirtier. What does petcoke and tar sands have to do with us here in the San Juan? The proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal, the largest coal export facility in North America, is also designed to handle and export dirty petcoke out of Cherry Point through our surrounding waters. Petcoke is already produced as a refinery byproduct in Anacortes and Cherry Point. Up to 6000 tons of coke are shipped weekly from the Anacortes refineries by train to the Alcan Inc. aluminum smelter in Kitimat, British Columbia. As more tar sands are refined, petcoke production will increase. Sticky bitumen, extracted from tar sands in Alberta and mixed with diluents to allow the mixture (“diluted bitumen” or “dilbit”) to flow, is transported through the existing pipeline from Alberta to refineries in Washington. As conventional oil from Alaska declines in production, tar sands oil will play an increasing role in meeting the US demand. A plan is already in the works to more than double the pipeline capacity to move more tar sands oil through our Salish Sea. Petcoke is thus the coal hiding in tar sands oil boom and is turning refineries into coal factories and our surrounding waters into dirty fossil fuel highway to Asia! We are only beginning to see how tangled we are in this coal, tar sands oil, petcoke production and transportation business. One local risk and potential impacts arises from the openair piles of petcoke at the Port of Anacortes awaiting shipment (by ship and by rail, in open box cars). The petcoke must be misted to reduce the release of toxic dust. The capture and treatment of this toxic dust and water mixture is at best diverted into the Anacortes sewage treatment plant, which does not detoxify heavy metals or PAHs. These carcenogens likely end up in Padilla Bay and Salish Sea and bio-accumulate in shell fish, salmons, orcas and seafoodloving humans. The growth of industrial petcoke activity may not be ours by conscious choice, but we can certainly do what we can
(…and wanna-be ping pong players!) On Saturday, June 29th there will be a ping pong tournament to benefit the Nicaragua Service Learning Trip. The tournament will take place in the Multi-Purpose-Room at Lopez School from 11:00 – 2:00. The entry fee is $30/person. Come show off your table tennis skills and help support the Nicaragua Trip!
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The wind picked up dust from the open-air petroleum coke pile on the side of the Detroit River as the “petcoke” was loaded onto the Manitowoc (photo taken on May 14, 2013). to keep toxic coal, petcoke and tar sands oil off our food, waters and shoreline. We can contact our local councilmen, representatives and legislatures to voice our concerns and demands for proper regulations, and choose to make steps towards less fossil-fuel-dependent lifestyle to wean ourselves from the hydrocarbon industry. Visit lopeznocoalition.wordpress.com to get sources of information for this article.
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Upcoming Port of Lopez Community forum The Port of Lopez invites community members to join in a discussion of the future of the port and potential economic vitality projects. The forum will be held at Lopez Center for Community and the Arts from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26. The role of a public port in Washington State is the acquisition, construction, maintenance, development and regulation of harbor improvements, rail, water, air or motor vehicle transfer and terminal facilities, and
industrial improvements. Many small public ports in the state are involved in marina and airport management, small boat launch management, and the creation of business incubator parks. Ports can undertake projects such as the preservation of historical and other commercial real estate, underwriting of community economic planning, and many other projects not ordinarily expected under the purview of ports.
End coming near on the outdoor burning season Outdoor burning permits for all residential and commercial brush piles will expire at the end of June. The end of burn-permit season in San Juan County coincides with a statewide outdoor-burn ban authorized by the Department of Natural Resources, which goes into effect July 1. Recreational fires — two feet in diameter or less — are still allowed if contained within a suitable fire ring. The statewide ban is expected to remain in effect until October. San Juan County each year adheres to DNR’s schedule on burn bans to lower the risk of uncontrolled fire, according to the County Fire Marshal Steve Marler. He encourages islanders and visitors alike to be cautious with open flames,
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Nominations for Lopez Spirit Award now accepted Elizabeth Landrum, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy 30 years experience Specializing in grief & loss, life transitions, living with illness. 317-5178 Office in Lopez Village Saturday hours Sliding fee scale available.
Each year the Dolly and Andy Holland Lopez Spirit Award is awarded to an amazing Lopezian (individuals, couples and partners) who have consistently improved the lives of all Lopezians. The recipient(s) are then honored at a Potluck held at Lopez Community Center. If you know someone who should be the next recipient of the Spirit Award, submit a letter of nomination. Forms are
now available at Lopez Village Market, Paper Scissors on the Rock, the library, Southend General Store, Blossom, LCCA, and the Bookshop and online at www.lopezcenter.org. Ideal nominees give to our community in extraordinary ways: unselfishly, reliably, lovingly, with tolerance and integrity. Sing their praises in your nomination letter and explain why they should be the next recipient of the Lopez
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This is the second year, due to overwhelming popular demand, that the Lopez Lions Club is having a one mile family romp for all ages. Run and/or walk the new one mile event, or run either the 10 km (6.2 miles) or 5 km (3.1 miles) distances, or walk 5 km. All proceeds go to local nonprofit organizations which include Lopez School District programs and trips, vision assistance, Lopez
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2 BIG SALES IN OLGA!! Estate and Multi Family Rummage Sale! Saturday and Sunday, June 22nd and 23rd beginning at 10am. Follow signs.
CLASSIC CADILLAC 1991 silver Brougham with leather interior, all power and sunroof. Good tires, original rims and only 66,680 miles. Original owner maintained. Spacious cruiser! They don’t make them like this anymore! Includes records. Wonderful condition! $3,500 obo. San Juan Island. Interior and exterior photos available via email. 360-378-3186. Automobiles Honda
2000 HONDA Accord. White. Only 66,000 miles! Excellent condition. Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Leather Seats. Top of the Line! $7,500. 360-378-5279 Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Pickup Trucks Toyota
2003 TOYOTA Tacoma Pickup in excellent condition! Low miles, only 70,000. Dark green exterior with nice upholstered interior. Air conditioning, automatic and custom bed liner. Toyota relibability! Dealership maintained. Records included. $7,800. Oak Harbor. 360-675-6748 or 360-672-1222. Sport Utility Vehicles Ford
2002 FORD Escape XLT, midnight blue. V6 automatic. Grey leather seats, all power, A/C, 4WD, utility package. The works! On the low side, 126,000 miles. 18-25 MPG. Excellent condition. Fun to drive. $6500. (360)632-7087. Leave message. Located on beautiful South Whidbey Island. Motorcycles
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FRIDAY HARBOR, LOPEZ ISLAND AND ORCAS ISLAND FERRY TERMINAL AGENT CONTRACTS The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division, operating as Washington State Ferries (hereinafter called "WSF"), requests proposals for the following described Contracts: WSF is seeking contracted Terminal Agents (hereinafter called the "Agents") for WSF’s Friday Harbor, Lopez Island and Orcas Island Ferry Terminals (hereinafter called the "Terminal" or “Terminals�). WSF is issuing this RFP to provide an opportunity for new, competitive proposals for each Terminal Agent Contract. Qualifying parties may submit proposals to operate any or all of the Terminals. (Note that the Shaw Island Ferry Terminal Agent Contract is not within the scope of this RFP due to a prior Contract assignment to the current Agent.) The proposed Terminal Agent Contracts shall be for an initial term of approximately five (5) years, commencing September 1, 2013 and expiring on September 30, 2018. WSF shall have the sole authority to offer an extension of the Contracts for two additional five (5) year terms. The current contracted Terminal Agents may submit proposals for the new Terminal Agent Contracts. If a new Terminal Agent is selected at any location, the current Terminal Agent will train the new Agent to ensure a smooth transition in Terminal operations. WSF’s objective is to enter into Terminal Agent Contracts with Agents that will (i) be solely responsible for the daily management and operation of the Terminals; and (ii) provide courteous and efficient service to WSF customers, with all such activities coordinated with WSF. At all times, the Terminal Agents shall manage and operate the Terminals as independent contractors, not as employees of WSF or the State of Washington. An optional Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at WSF’s offices in downtown Seattle (see address below). Contact WSF’s Tim McGuigan at 206.515.3601 to sign up for the Pre-Proposal Conference. Additionally, WSF believes that a visit to the Terminals is crucial to preparing a proposal under this RFP. Therefore, WSF will conduct an optional tour of each Terminal on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Contact WSF’s Tim McGuigan at 206.515.3601 for meeting locations and time. WSF will not grant any contractual relief for failure to attend the Pre-Proposal Conference and/or Terminal tours. The closing date for receipt of proposals is 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 or as otherwise amended under the RFP. Proposals received after that time will be rejected. Unless all proposals are rejected, WSF intends to award the Terminal Agent Contracts to the responsive and responsible proposer(s) who offer the most advantageous proposals to WSF based on the evaluation criteria established for the Contracts. On or after June 14, 2013, interested parties may obtain the RFP package from WSF’s Legal Services & Contracts Department as shown below, for the non-refundable fee of $50.00. Informational copies of the RFP package will be on file after that date at various plan centers, WSDOT Support Services / Seattle SBA and at WSF. WSF will also post the RFP package on the following web site: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ business/contracts/. Legal Services & Contracts Department Washington State Ferries 2901 Third Ave. Suite 500 Phone: 206. 515. 3606 (recording) Seattle, WA 98121-3014 Fax: 206. 515. 3605 WSF assumes no obligation of any kind for expenses incurred by a respondent to this Notice or the RFP package.
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Saturday, June 22, about 60 islanders will join Captain Monte Hughes aboard the Mystic Sea, shown left, to circumnavigate Lopez Island, starting at Spencer’s Landing Marina at noon. The four-hour narrated tour is sponsored by the Lopez Island Historical Society
(LIHS) to raise funds for the museum and raise awareness of our island’s colorful history. No tour guide is more colorful than Captain Hughes so I called him last week to discuss this unique outing. GA: First, tell us about your family’s roots on Lopez Island. MH: My parents and grandparents were one of just two pioneer families on Blakely Island back in the 1930s. During World War II, they moved to Port Stanley, where I was born in 1949. Soon after, we moved to the old Blake farm, north of Lopez Village. I graduated from Lopez High in 1967 and went off to college before marrying Cindy in 1969 and returning to Lopez, where I bought the farm from my folks and got
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ter at the Columbia River Bar. Then, we’ll sail on to Port Stanley and the kelp plant, then cruise through Mud Bay, Hunter Bay, Castle Rock, McArdle Bay, Hughes Bay, the Iceberg Monument, then on to MacKaye Harbor, where there used to be three canneries. Then, we’re on to Richardson, where there used to be smuggler’s coves. After all, Victoria is just 15 miles away, so there was an active trade in opium, rum and Chinese workers. That’s where we got some of our names, like Shark’s Reef and Dead Man’s Island. After that, we’ll see Fisherman Bay, Flat Point, Odlin Park and back to port. GA: It sounds like fun. I’ll see you there! Note: At press time, there are still a few tickets available. Call 468-2049 for anyone interested.
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