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Preparing for the season on seal pups Submitted by the Whale Museum
Summer has arrived… and that means it is time for harbor seal pups. If you have spent any time in the San Juan Islands, you have probably noticed that we have a lot of harbor seals. In fact, the Salish Sea probably has the most dense harbor seal population in the
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world. These seals are also the only pinnipeds that can be found here year-round. Every June through August, nearly 2,000 new seal pups are born around the islands. Although it can be thrilling to see these adorable, largeeyed youngsters sunning on the beach or bobbing in the water next to their mothers,
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Mother and pup. it is important to make sure that our bustling human population does not hinder the seals’ well-being. Harbor seal pups found alone on beaches generate a lot of concern from local residents as well as visitors. How can you help? The best thing to do is to give it space. Zero human interference actually maximizes the pup’s chances for survival. If you come across a pup this season, please follow these simple rules: Do not touch or move it; do not feed it; do not pour water on it; do not try to drive it back into the water. Do keep people and dogs at least 100 yards away (it’s the law). And do call the stranding hotline at 1-800562-8832. Another way you can help
is to make sure you are not polluting and pick up trash when you see it; one of last season’s harbor seal pups was recently sighted with a plastic packaging band digging into its skin. Something as simple as cutting through plastic loops before throwing them away can save lives. Unfortunately, even without human interference, not
all of this summer’s pups will survive to be adults. The natural mortality rate for harbor seal pups is very high The harbor seal population in the San Juan Islands has not grown or decreased for almost a decade. This doesn’t leave a lot of room for new seals. Its hard to think about seal pups dying, but they do provide food and nourishment
for dozens of other local animals, from bald eagles to sea stars to crabs. Please help us respect these natural cycles for the benefit of the entire Salish Sea ecosystem! Report all stranded marine mammals (dead or alive) to the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 1-800562-8832.
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There are no bears, wolves or mountain lions on the island. When the sun goes down there is little to fear from the wild world when it comes to large predators. Smaller mammals like the raccoon are wild and can cause problems especially when humans interact with them as if they were domestic creatures. But Shona Aitken, education coordinator of Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation, says raccoon attacks in the islands are very rare.
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Raccoon in a tree. According to Aitken, if an animal is fed consistently by people they lose their wariness of humans, and they can become more confident. She added that raccoons, which are omnivores, mostly forage for smaller meals like snails, slugs and berries. “They eat a wide range of stuff,” she said. “In general they are not hunters.” Adult raccoons weigh 15 to 40 pounds, their weight
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being a result of genetics, age, available food, and habitat location. Some males have weighed in at over 60 pounds. The average life span of a raccoon in the wild is two to three years. As long as raccoons are kept out of human homes, not cornered, and not treated as pets, they are not dangerous, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Raccoon populations can get quite large in urban areas, due to hunting and trapping restrictions, few
predators, and human-supplied food, according to the USFWS’s website. During this time of year, raccoons are out more frequently in the day searching for food to feed their kits. Aitken added that the best way to deal with raccoons is to make sure they are not enticed to come onto your property. This can be accomplished in a few steps: 1: Spray your yard and deck with unpleasant scents like coyote urine (available for purchase online), lemon SEE RACCOON, PAGE 8
Community Calendar ONGOING CLASSES: Swimming, Lopez Islander Pool. Five levels of classes. Ages 6 mos. – 3 years, $35. Ages 7-12: $55. Instructor: Berta Vaughn. For info, call the LIFRC at 468-4117 or go to www.lifrc.org. TUESDAYS IN JULY CLASS: Tots at the Beach, 10 -11 p.m., Odlin Park to meet new friends and play What’s the buzz about?!
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TUES, JULY 8 CLASS: Silk Scarves and Banners, 1-4 p.m. at School Art Room. Learn to paint on silk! $30 expires June 27, $35 thereafter. Ages 8-adult. For more information, call the LIFRC at 468-4117 or go to www. lifrc.org. WEDS, JULY 9 CLASS: Dance Classes, 4:30 p.m., Lopez Center. Open level Hip-Hop class from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Beginning West Coast Swing for teens through adult from 5:30-6:30 p.m. $12 drop-in rate. THURS, JULY 10 CLASS: Common & Local Herbs’ Explorations, 9:30-
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 Saturdays - noon at the Children’s Center Call 468-2809
11:30 a.m. at Whispers of Nature Labyrinth. Learn some of the traditional and current uses for local plants. Ages 12-adult. $25 fee. Instructor: Susie Teague.
JULY 14 - 18 CLASS: Lego Robotics Summer Camp: Mindstorms, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. at Lopez School Art Room. We’ll design, build, & program robots! Ages: 9-11. $85 fee. Instructor: Willem Scholten. SAT, JULY 12 TABLE: Lopez Master Gardeners Information Table, 10- 12 p.m., Sunset Builders Nursery Area. Bring a gardening question. If you have a plant or insect you would like to have identified, bring in a plastic bag. ART: Chimera Gallery Reception, 5- 7 p.m., Chimera Cooperative Gallery. “Combined Elements” with paintings, sculpture, and ceramics by Richard Singer, Jeffrey Hanks, and Tamara Shane.
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Join the artists for conversations about their work and refreshments. Show runs through Aug. 8. Chimera Cooperative Gallery, Lopez Village Plaza, 468-3265. www. ChimeraGallery.com. Hou rs: Monday & Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLASS: Mountain Biking for Beginners, 1- 4 p.m. at Lopez Elementary School. Develop mountain biking skills on local single track trails. Ages 9-12. $25 fee. Instructor: Kerby Phelps.
MON, JULY 14 MEETING: LCCA July Board Meeting, 5:15 p.m., Lopez Center. All are welcome to sit and listen. If you would like to address the board please call 468-2203 or email office@lopezcenter.org in advance. JULY 14 - 18 CLASS: Lopez Basketball Clinic,12:30-2:30 p.m. at Lopez School Gym. This five-day clinic will focus on strengthening fundamental ball handling and shooting skills as well as team play-
ing strategies. Ages: 9-13. $65 fee. Instructor: Larry Berg. CLASS: Sports Mini-Camp for ages 6-8, 10:30-12 p.m. at Lopez School Gym. Participants will explore the fundamentals of basketball, soccer and whiffle ball, and play other age appropriate games. No prior experience needed. Ages: 6-8. $65 fee. Instructor: Larry Berg.
THURS, JULY 17 CLASS: Shrimp Coconut Curry, 4- 6 p.m., Grace Church Hall. Mary is back from Thailand with more wonderful Thai cooking recipes to share. 12-Adult. $30 expires July 9, $35 thereafter. Instructor: Mary Jenison. FRI, JULY 18 MUSIC: Abbey Road LIVE! outdoor concert opening act: Caroline Aiken, 7 p.m., Lopez Center. Tickets in advance at www.lopezcenter.org: adult $15, youth $10 and family $35. Tickets at door: Adult $15, youth $10 and family $35.
Letters Loss of sheriff’s log We are extremely dismayed over the discontinuation of the Sheriff’s Log. We have lost something that represents some of the most important values of
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SUN, JULY 20 MUSIC: Acoustic guitarist Beppe Gambetta, 7:30 p.m., Lopez Center. Tickets in advance: adult $13, youth $6 at www.lopezcenter.org. Tickets at door: adult $15, and youth $8.
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SAT, JULY 19 HIKE: Watson Lakes/ Anderson Butte hike, This hike is available to all that enjoy mountain meadows and alpine lakes. It has been written up in guide books as an ideal family outing with only 800 feet of elevation gain going in. Round trip distance is 5 to 7 miles depending on which lake or view points we choose. Upper Watson Lake makes a great lunch and turn around spot. There are great views of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan as well. Most of those going will car pool from the Lopez ferry dock. For additional information and sign up contact Bob Walker at 360-468-3397 or email at robwillwalk@hotmail. com.
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Alleged meth dealer on Orcas Island to stand trial in early September By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor
An Orcas Island man accused of selling methamphetamine out of his Rosario-area home is slated to stand trial in early September on felony drug and weapons charges. On July 27, David Atanas Andreev, 39, pleaded not guilty in San Juan County Superior Court to three counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class B felony, and to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, a Class C felony. He was released three days after his arrest, pend-
ing a Sept. 5 trial date, on $75,000 bail. Andreev was taken into custody June 13 after local deputies and detectives, backed by a search warrant and assisted by a Bellingham-based K-9 unit, descended on his Geisers Way home. Authorities seized cash, scales, packaging materials, firearms and drugs, including 24 grams of methamphetamine and eight ounces of packaged marijuana, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Sheriff’s department. The bundle of confiscated items include a .22-caliber rifle, a .32-caliber revolver and ammunition. Andreev,
convicted in 2005 of firstdegree possession of stolen property, is prohibited from possessing firearms as the result of that felony conviction. According to the sheriff’s department, the arrest was the culmination of a four-month investigation into suspicious activity in and around the Rosario-area home. That activity, such as a steady flow of vehicles at all hours of the day, many of which reportedly stayed for only a brief period, prompted numerous complaints to the sheriff’s department and a meeting of concerned neighbors in late April that was attended, at the neigh-
Hale says goodbye to the county after nine years Shireene Hale, deputy director of Community Development and Planning, is leaving county employment effective August 1 after nine years of service. Hale served San Juan County at a time when it
endeavored to meet a host of state required planning mandates. “She tackled several very tough land use planning issues; I appreciate her hard work on the part of the County and its citizens” said Mike Thomas,
county manager. In looking back over her time with the county, Hale said that she “enjoyed working with the public as a planner administering the county’s land use code, and with her fellow county colleagues.”
Fair seeks fine arts and photography judges Are you passionate about fine arts or photography? The San Juan County Fair is looking for a superintendent for each department. Must be knowledgeable, organized,
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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ADOPTION Lopez Island School District 144 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET 2014-2015 Notice is hereby given by the school directors of Lopez Island School District No. 144, San Juan County, Washington, that the board of directors will meet for the purpose of a public hearing and adoption of the budget of the district for the 2014-2015 school year. The public hearing will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2014. The budget adoption will be part of the regular monthly board meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Both meetings will be held in the Lopez Island School District library, Lopez Island, Washington. Any person may appear at the public hearing and be heard for or against the budget or any part thereof. A draft budget document will be on file as of July 10th in the school district administration office and the Lopez Island Public Library and will be furnished to any person who will call upon the district for it.
bors’ request, by the county prosecuting attorney. A Class B felony, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver carries maximum penalties of 5 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both; however the standard range of sentencing set by the state is 21-27 months for a first offense. According to court documents, authorities believe
that Andreev’s alleged drug-dealing may have prompted a break-in and attempted armed robbery at his Geisers Way home in December 2013. Detectives suspect the defendant in that case, who has since pleaded guilty to attempted assault and burglary, believed Andreev would be in possession of a good deal of cash because of the alleged sale of illicit drugs.
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Islanders Bank and Lopez Island Family Resource Center are co-sponsoring the 5th Annual Gear Up For Our Schools 2014-2015 campaign from Monday, July 14th Wednesday, August 20th. Help support our students and their teachers by donating supplies. Please visit your branch for details. ®
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t this time last year, most of us were excitedly planning for summer vacations, home improvement projects and BBQs. But for three Washington women – Sheila Asselin, Brenda Lee Bail and Amanda Blanchard –July brought an end to all those things. Last July, Sheila, 57, was killed by her husband. Brenda Lee, 48, was strangled by her fiancé. Amanda, 41, was killed by her fiancé days before her wedding. All three were victims of domestic violence. In 2013, 35 people in Washington – including three children – were killed as a result of domestic violence. Thousands more endure daily verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Domestic violence touches more people than you may realize including children and men. Some are able to break away from the destructive cycle, but too many often die trapped in it. Deciding to leave is one of the most risky and terrifying decision most victims will ever make. It’s a decision some victims will only get to make once. Imagine picking up the phone and making a call to someone you hope can provide a safe place to flee and being told there’s no room. That’s the reality for tens of thousands of victims every day.
That’s why supporting organizations like the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence is so important. They make sure victims have a safe place to turn and provide important prevention tools for teaching our sons and daughters how to develop healthy relationships, training ourselves to identify signs of abuse among our coworkers, friends and family, and helping abusers break the cycle. I’ve seen how much of a difference every dollar makes for groups like WSCADV. Their Refuse To Abuse 5k is an easy way to raise awareness and resources for an organization that provides a lifeline to thousands of families every year.
If you can’t join the 5k, I encourage you to learn more about identifying the signs of DV and how to help. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24-hour resource to keep handy if you know someone in danger – 800.799.7233. Trudi Inslee First Lady of Washington State
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Alleged animal abuse ends in euthanasia for dog By Cali Bagby Weekly editor
Photos have been circulating on Facebook of what appear to be an extremely neglected canine with a look in its eyes of agony and bewilderment. It was a look that has haunted viewers of the photo and propelled comments of outrage. The animal looked mal-
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nourished with open wounds and one that seemed to be wriggling with maggots. Two islanders, who stumbled upon the dog on San Juan Island and took the photos, called the San Juan County Sheriff’s Department to report the situation. A deputy arrived on the scene around the time the dog’s owner appeared. According to Undersheriff Bruce Distler, the owner then took the dog to the vet, where it was euthanized. The case is currently under investigation by the sheriff’s department. According to Washington State Legislature, animal cruelty in the first degree, a class C felony, occurs when a person intentionally (a) inflicts substantial pain on, (b) causes physical injury to, or (c) kills an animal by a means causing undue suffering, or forces a minor to inflict unnecessary pain, injury, or death on an animal. If a person is found guilty of animal cruelty they could face a fine up to $10,000, imprisonment up to five years and would be prohibited permanently from owning or caring for any similar animals after a conviction.
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‘Queen’ bids adieu, legacy lingers By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor
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A host of ferry lovers, history buffs and local dignitaries made their way to the waterfront, assembling around the ferry terminal, to see her go. Sunday, July 29, marked the final sailing of the oldest boat in Washington State Ferries’ fleet, and state and local officials memorialized the event with photos, gifts and speeches onboard her deck. Known by many as the “Queen of the Northern Fleet,” the Evergreen State cruised out of Friday Harbor for the very last time escorted by a U.S. Coast Guard boat and with San Juan Island Fire Department’s Fireboat Confidence in the lead, casting aloft a steady stream of water at the head of the procession. Bill and Schevaun Massey of Anacortes, accompanied by friend Jan Conklin, boarded the boat in Anacortes and made the roundtrip back home to be part of the 2:15 p.m. sailing and sendoff. They memorialized the occasion with chocolate ice cream cones on the sunsplashed Sunday afternoon. “It’s sort of a historic thing,” Conklin said. “We’ve never been on a final trip
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Bound for Anacortes and retirement, the Evergreen State sets sail out of Friday Harbor for the last time June 29, escorted by a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, and with the Fireboat Confidence. onboard a ferry before.” The first-ever ferry commissioned by Washington state and built before the age of the Internet, cellphones, Facebook or space travel, in 1954, the Evergreen State has long been a fixture in the San Juan Islands and the nearby international waterways as well. It’s been a mainstay on the inter-island route and the international run for decades. San Juan Island’s Robert Demar boarded the boat with a copy of “Nautical Highways” in hand. The book focuses on four ferries that plied the San Juan waterways in the 1990s, the E-State included, and also features his photographs. In addition to its maritime legacy, Demar noted that for some, himself included, the
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CHRIST THE KING COMMUNITY CHURCH, There’s Always a Place for You! CTK gathers at 10:00 a.m. in the school multi-purpose room at 86 School Road. Come as you are! More info at www.ctkonline.com/lopez. Email: lopez@ctkonline.com Phone: 888-421-4CTK ext. 819. 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! COMMUNITY CHURCH, Please join us Sun. mornings. Adult Bible study, 9:30. Worship Service, 10:30. Nursery (birth3 yrs) and Jr. Church (4-12 yrs) provided during worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. 91 Lopez Rd., in the village. Pastor Jeff Smith 468-3877. www.ourlicc.org. LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS (ELCA) Please join us for worship and children’s Sunday School 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 Emmanuel. Pastor Anne Hall, 468-3025. QUAKER WORSHIP GROUP Meetings will be Sundays at 10:00 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 starting April 12. Call 378-2910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands. BAHÁ’ÍS OF LOPEZ ISLAND Meet regularly for devotions, study of the Bahá’í Writings, and spiritual discussions. For dates and times, please email bahaisoflopezisland@gmail. com, and visit our blog at www.bahaisoflopezisland.blogspot. com for additional information about the Bahá’í Faith.
ferry also calls to mind an air of romance. He and his then-bride-to-be boarded the E-State, bound for Sidney, B.C., married on Vancouver Island, and returned to Friday Harbor as newlyweds. Similar in size to the Evergreen State, the Klahowya, with 87-vehicle capacity, will serve as its replacement. The Klahowya, which means “greetings” in Native American/Chinook, was originally constructed in 1958 and retrofitted in ‘95. The San Juans are expected to be served by a newly constructed 144-auto ferry by late 2015. For many, like Catherine McKenna-Smith, memories of the Evergreen State run deep. Like Demar, she and her husband, Joseph, rode the ferry to Vancouver Island 20 years ago to get married. It was the first ferry that Joseph, a former San Juan County planning director, ever rode in his first-ever trip from Washington D.C., where he worked for the FBI, to Puget Sound. In the mid 1950s, Catherine McKenna-Smith’s father was the purser on the Evergreen State. She later worked for the ferry system for several years. The Mount Vernon couple boarded the Evergreen State in Friday Harbor to commemorate the ties that bind on the ship’s final sailing. “Every Sunday I would ride the boat with my dad,” McKenna-Smith said. “That’s before there were any galleys and my mother would make us fried chicken for lunch. Those memories are very special to me.”
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SJI 2 NECKY Wilderness Systems Tsunami kayaks for sale. One a 120 (L12’) and the other a 125 (L12’6�). Both with rudders. Very stable. Used less than ten times. Kayak paddles included. $600 each OBO One wheelie (for wheeling rather than carrying) $75 OBO. Call Dave at 360-370-5056. Marine Power
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24’ CIERA Bayliner (2452), 1997. $12,500. 250hp Merc engine. Microwave, 2 burner alcohol/electric range, refrigerator. Sleeps 4. Garmin GPS with local chips. Fish finder. Electric downrigger. Mercury 9.9 4 stroke outboard. Inflatable dingy with Nissan outboard. Yearly bottom paint, zincs and engine tune up. Life jackets, fenders, 2 anchors. Stern line roller. Orcas Island. 360-2984870
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1989 YAMAHA Venture Royale $3200 OBO 1300 CC. Full dress tour motorcycle in excellent cond. Ridden annually. Garaged with less than 17000 mi. Stereo, deep burgundy, intercom, adjustable air suspension, CC & more. Must see to appreciate. Priced below Blue Book! Friday Harbor. Call Paul 360-3782689.
2004 VICTORY Kingpin. Excellent condition, only 6300 miles, always garaged. Saddle bags, windshield, highway bars, custom seat (have original too). $6,400 obo. 206-920-5604 (in Freeland)
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juice or vinegar. If you see raccoons in your yard, spray them with a hose to show them they are not welcome. Installing motion sensors for lights or sprinklers also detracts animals from coming closer. 2: Keep compost, garbage and other food contained. Do not leave your pet food outdoors. 3: Keep pets inside. Dogs and cats can be attacked by
a range of wildlife. Aitken said there is no record of any reported cases of rabies in mammals on the islands, but that doesn’t mean people should not be concerned about wildlife. “Pet interactions with wildlife happen all the time,” Aitken said. “We feel like we are safe because we don’t have large predators, but it’s a false sense of security.” For more info call Wolf Hollow at 378-5000. You can also call the WDFW Regional Office at 425-7751311.
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Abbey Road LIVE! outdoor concert with opening act Caroline Aiken is Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. The show will be outside, weather permitting. Bring chairs and blankets. There will be a beer garden. Tickets are adults $15, youth $10, and a family of four $35. Since 2002, Abbey Road LIVE! has been rocking the music of the Beatles at clubs, theatres, festivals, and private events. Initially a tribute to the monumental “Abbey Road” album, the band has expanded its scope to include more than 100 Beatles tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four’s career. The band specializes in complete, start-tofinish album performances of masterpieces such as “Abbey Road”, “Magical Mystery Tour”, “Rubber Soul”, “Revolver” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band.” Abbey Road LIVE! is not your typical Beatle look-alike tribute act; don’t expect mop-top haircuts and vintage Rickenbacker guitars. Rather, this show is about bringing to life some of the more mature and complex Beatles material in a raw and spirited fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the band always delights its audiences with its diverse repertoire of hits and more obscure favorites. Abbey Road LIVE! is made up of four allstar musicians from the infamous Athens, Georgia music
Severed cable causes phone outage After a severed cable caused a nearly seven-hour phone outage last Wednesday afternoon local calling and 911 services were restored at 9 p.m. that night. Just a few hours later long distance dialing was restored throughout the islands.
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scene that gave the world R.E.M., Widespread Panic, and B-52s. Collectively the band members have recorded and toured regularly with Cosmic Charlie, Charlie Mars, and Fuzzy Sprouts. Individual band members have also collaborated with acts such as Indigo Girls, Juliana Hatfield, Mike Houser (Widespread Panic), Danielle Howle and Lemonheads. At a typical Abbey Road LIVE! show, audiences young and old can found gleefully singing along with every word. The opening act for Abbey Road LIVE! is Caroline Aiken. A gifted musician, Caroline Aiken began traveling across the globe – 1969, performing as a teenager. After years of touring: New York, California, South America, Seattle/ Northwest, and Europe, she moved back to Atlanta in 1986, where she anchored the city’s acoustic and folk scene and influenced up and coming artists like the Indigo Girls. Caroline’s bluesy voice, masterful finger picking guitar style and hypnotic stage presence made her the artist of choice to open for such diverse music legends as Arlo Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Doc Watson, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Little Feat, the Beach Boys, and Richie Havens. Caroline will open the show with a short set of her original songs, and later in the evening she will join Abbey Road LIVE! to add a twist to some of your favorite Beatles tunes.
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Murray speaks out for immigration reform In late June, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) laid out her priorities for administrative action on federal immigration policies if House republicans fail to take up comprehensive immigration reform legislation this summer. Murray said that if republicans ignore their opportunity to act, the Obama administration should stop deportation of non-criminal detainees, ensure due process in the immigration
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court system, expand prosecutorial discretion, and dramatically reform detention policies. In her speech, Murray also detailed specific examples of how the broken immigration system is impacting families and communities in Washington State. She discussed the concerning treatment of undocumented detainees at the Nor thwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash., and senseless depor tation actions
taken against undocumented immigrants in Washington State, including Benjamin Nunez-Marquez, a beloved community member and critical employee at the West Sound Lumber Company on Orcas Island. To read her comments, visit www. mur ray.senate.gov/public/index. cfm/newsreleases?ContentRecord_ id=21671a0a-8884-446e-949782e994de36f3.