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LOPEZ CENTER: Gayle Skidmore
Singer-Songwriter / Piano, dulcimer, banjo & guitar
Thurs. August 14th at 7:30pm $15/adults $6/youth Tickets at PSR, Lopez Bookshop & lopezcenter.org
Our Sweet Poodle Boy died in my arms at midnight of the 17th with his family by his side. He gave me a little kiss, laid his head down and died. He fought so hard to live right to that point, but you can’t live with out working lungs. Though Bamm-Bamm was tiny, he had a huge soul, loved people and all he lived for was to bring joy and happiness to everyone. We thank everyone who knew him, stopped to pet him on our many walks in the village and elsewhere or just smiled at him as he smiled at you. You helped to make his life a happy one, full of love and joy. ~ Stuart and Cindy Post, Mary Grace Lartz, Heather Post, Ali Dupuis, Pebbles and Frodo
Save this Date Nationally acclaimed performers
Jan Garrett & JD Martin
present a concert of music to Delight the Ear and Nourish the Soul
Thursday, August 7 Woodman Hall • 7:30 PM
Concert produced by JC Marean, former director of Lopez Sound
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VOLUME 37, NUMBER 31 • AUGUST 5, 2014
Ranker calls shutdown of int’l sailing ‘irresponsible’ Journal staff report
A decision by Washington State Ferries to shutdown the international sailing for two days to remedy disruptions in ferry service near Seattle drew a pointed and swift rebuke from state Sen. Kevin Ranker. The state ferry system canceled the Thursday and the Friday sailing between Anacortes and Sidney, British Columbia to shift the boat on the international run to the Edmonds-Kingston route, which earlier in the week saw one of its two vessels transferred to Seattle-Bainbridge Island route following a power failure Tuesday onboard the Tacoma, a Mark II Jumbo class ferry. Ranker, D-Orcas Island, noted that the decision to shift of boats will give the Edmonds-Kingston route two boats and leave the San Juans international run, which docks twice each day in Friday Harbor, with none. “Historically, when a ferry is down elsewhere in the system, replacement ferries have come from the San Juan route,” Ranker, D-Orcas Island said. “During the winter, while there is an impact, I have supported these decisions, because we have lower ridership and can – for the most part – absorb the impact. In the summer however, this is not the case. To simply end the Sidney run during an extremely busy and economically lucrative part of the year is, quite frankly, irresponsible.” The two-day cancelation of the international run comes at the height of tourist season in the San Juans and on the eve of the city of Anacortes’ widely popular and commercially significant 53rd annual Arts Festival, Ranker added. “I have nothing but sympathy for our fellow ferry commuters south of us; we know all too well the frustration,
negative economic impact and wasted time that comes from delayed ferry service,” he said. ““There are major differences, however, that make this decision by senior administraSEE FERRY, PAGE 5
Oil spill draws $112K penalty Journal staff report
State officials cited negligence as a factor in imposing a $112,500 fine against an Anacortes-based seafood company, whose fishing
boat accidentally sank in Bellingham Channel, near Guemes Island, a year ago in July. Following investigation of the sinking of the
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Clam Digger, owned by American Gold Seafoods, the Washington state Department of Ecology determined negligence on the part of the company was responsible for 315 gallons of oil that was spilled into the channel during recovery of the 59-foot sunken boat. “This spill was preventable,” said Dale Jensen, manager of Ecology’s Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program. “The Clam Digger was not adequately maintained, and not fit for its intended use that day.” When the Clam Digger encountered high waves after it left Anacortes on July 10, began taking on water, and eventually sank. The company immediately initiated appropriate response protocols, accord-
ing to Ecology, and six days later divers recovered the boat. However, during the recovery as much as 315 gallons of oil spilled. The 59-foot boat reportedly was carrying 2,700 to 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel at the time it sank. Bellingham Channel, located just north of Anacortes, between Guemes and Cypress islands, is home to seagrass and kelp. Pink and Chinook salmon were present in the area at the time of the spill, as were marbled murrelets, listed as threatened by the state and federal government. Ecology’s investigators found uncovered, open or leaky deck hatches on the Clam Digger, which compromised its ability to stay watertight. In addition, SEE OIL, PAGE 5
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.
friendly yoga stories. Join Llewellyne Arden for an hour of healthy fun sponsored by the Friends of the Lopez Library. Classes are free, mats provided and no registration required. For more information stop by the Lopez Library, email us at librarian@lopezlibrary. org, or telephone 4682265.
SAT. ONGOING CLASSES: Yoga for kids, 10 11 a.m., Library. Fun-filled and fast-paced, this yoga class is especially for kids! Students get a chance to move, be an animal or make a shape through kid-
TUESDAYS IN JULY CLASS: Tots at the Beach, 10 -11 p.m., Odlin Park to meet new friends and play in the sand. Open to two and under with parent. What’s the buzz about?!
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Lopez Island AA 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 Saturdays - noon at the Children’s Center Call 468-2809
WEDS, AUG 6 CLASS: Marine Identification, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Lopez Island Library - meeting room. Marine Identification with Russel Barsh & Madrona Murphy of Lopez Island’s KWIAHT - Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea. Insights & identification tips for Lopez’s fascinating watery neighbors. THURS. AUG 7 CLASS: Read to a dog, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Lopez Island Library - meeting room. Research has shown that reluctant readers are more open to reading aloud to an uncritical audience like a canine listener. We have openings for readers to come in and read to Chester and his friend Picasso. Dusty the corgi will be listening-in too. AUG 7 - 8 CLASS: Kids in Kayak, 1- 4 p.m., for kids already comfortable in a kayak who want to take their skills to the next level. We’ll explore paddle strokes,
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boat control, navigation and safety and rescue techniques. For more information, contact the LIFRC at 468-4117.
SAT. AUG 9 EVENT:Trashion-Fashion 2014, 4:30 p.m. Lopez Trashionistas return to the Lopez Center runway for Trashion-Fashion 2014 to model wearable creations crafted from recycled and repurposed materials. Admission $15 by donation. Tickets at Paper Scissors, Southend General Store, and at the door. Visit www.lopezsolidwaste.org for info or call 468-4788. ART:Wabi-Sabi opening reception, 5 - 7 p.m., Chimera Gallery. Come enjoy some refreshments, meet the artists, and find out what Wabi-Sabi means to each of them. Show runs until Sept. 12. Chimera is open every day in August, and every day except Tuesdays in September. Gallery hours Monday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-3. SPORTS: Shaw Island Classic Sailboat Race,
12 - 8 p.m. , Start and Finish in Friday Harbor, circumnavigate Shaw Island, $35. Registration is online at www.sjiyc. com. Reservations for the awards dinner and orders for the special commemorative Shaw Island shirts can also be placed at the website. For more information contact the SJIYC Race Committee via email: racecommittee@ sjiyc.com or by phone 3785156 (Jim Corenman) or contact Fleet Captain, Bill Feyerherm via email: fleetcaptain@sjiyc.com. EVENT: Lopez Master Gardeners will have an Information Table, 10 a.m. - 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.
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THURS, AUG 14 ART: Lopez Island Studio Tour Preview Gallery, 5 - 7 p.m., Lopez Center. Visit the Lopez Community Center in the Village to see a selection of works by artists on the 2014 Lopez Island Studio Tour.
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WEDS. AUG 13 MUSIC: Gayle Skidmore, 7:30 p.m., Lopez Center. Tickets in advance: Adult $15, youth $6. Buy tickets online. Available also from: Lopez Bookshop, PSR. Tickets at door: adult $15, youth $6. For more information visit www.lopezcenter.org.
SUN. AUG 10 MUSIC: Pablo Ziegler Classical Tango - Lopez Concert/ Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, 4 p.m. Tickets in advance at www.lopezcenter.org. Adult $25, youth $10. Tickets at
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and early January, with the start of the winter sailing schedule. Locations, dates, times: • Aug. 9: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library Fair (Eastsound, Orcas) • Aug. 13-16: San Juan County Fair • Aug. 22: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Anacortes Ferr y Terminal Green • Aug. 23: 9 a.m.Living to 3:30 p.m., Anacortes Walgreens online @ • Aug. 24: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Lopez Ferry Terminal For more information on vehicle reservations, visit www.TakeAFerry.com.
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Spotlight on Lopezians Contributed photos
Left: Robert and Vivian celebrating their 50th anniversary. Below: A young Robert in full control.
by Gretchen Wing
Robert Burt, Lopez Island Robert and Vivian Burt were invited to dinner at the home of a Lopez acquaintance. Looking over their field, Robert commented, “I first ploughed that when I was twelve…You got a couple damp spots over there you gotta watch.” 68 years later, even jokingly, Robert still applies himself to maintaining the island the way it deserves. Given Bur t Road, Robert’s deep Lopez roots are no surprise. His greataunt Isabelle Bloor’s original deed stretched from Hoedemakers’ Farm to Davis Point. Grandfather John Burt visited from Iowa in 1902 to help build Center and Mud Bay schools, and in 1906, when John’s wife died, he returned with his five children. As Robert’s dad, Ray, grew up, farming provided only a partial living, so he took off for Alaska most summers to buy fish and repair canning machinery. Robert seems to have inherited all the “fixit” genes of his forebears. Youngest of four, Robert was delivered by his grandma in a farmhouse off Davis Bay Road. Like his father, he worked from the
get-go. The family’s draft horses were too big for him to handle. But tractors? No problem, starting at age six. The family kept dairy cows, selling cream for San Juan Gold butter. Dairy chores are constant as tides—sometimes with beneficial results. “I got my hand busted up,” Robert says, “and the doctor told my dad, ‘You’re going to have to get a sponge-rubber ball for him to squeeze, or he’ll lose the use of that hand.’ My dad told him, ‘He don’t need a sponge-rubber ball, he’s got 29 cows to milk, night and morning.’ So those cows saved that hand.” Starting at the Center School (now the Grange) which his grandpa had built, Robert and his three cousins finished at Port Stanley. Until then, Lopez students had to leave for San Juan or even SedroWoolley to graduate, as Lopez’s schools weren’t fully accredited. But the Burt boys worked on Lopez and couldn’t spend their senior year commuting. So they petitioned the Superintendent to finish accreditation. In 1951, Robert and his cousins became Lopez’s first graduating class. Characteristically, Robert played a major role in the renovation of Port Stanley schoolhouse. When the grateful committee present-
ed him with a plaque, someone asked him what it said. “Oh, heck, I can’t read,” Robert joked, making fun of the school that had fostered him. His hours of work, though, restoring a rotted, animal-infested structure to its former glory, demonstrate his real affection for the place. After graduation Robert was ready to try the wider world. He got a job with Boeing, but found it “too tough.” What could possibly be too tough for this farm kid? “They put me in the experimental division, making B-52s. But the B-52 was out flying, so there was nothing for me to do. I’d sit at the desk, look at the blueprint…I’d be falling asleep. I told ‘em, ‘I can’t do this.’” Boeing did avail itself of Robert’s machinist skills, but not enough for his liking, so he took a job at a Ford dealership that included an apprenticeship program. Back on the farm, Robert had learned through improvisation, but now, night classes taught him proper methods. His job with Ford lasted 17 years. Eventually management changed, though, and Robert became disillusioned hearing customers complain about things he couldn’t control. So he hired on with Seattle School District, maintaining their fleet of vehicles, “over 300 pieces of equipment.” He stayed with SSD for 25 years, becoming general foreman, keeping things running. Much as he loves it,
work alone does not define Robert’s life. “The best thing that ever happened to me is sittin’ over there,” Robert says, gesturing to Vivian. In 1954, they met at a Scandinavian dance in Kenmore. They married the next year; a son and two daughters followed. Vivian left teaching to stay home with the kids, then worked as a substitute for 13 years, before ending up as a federal employee. The Burts built a house in Lynwood, “keeping our nose to the grindstone,” as Vivian puts it, but Lopez always beckoned. They built their Skid Road house here for vacations, “one board at a time” on weekends. Finally, “42 years of working was enough,” and they became Lopezians— in Robert’s case, again. Their son bought their L ynwood home. “He hasn’t changed the locks yet,” Rober t deadpans, “although he has put in an alarm system and he hasn’t told us the code...” On Lopez, Rober t and Vivian are in great demand. The Historical Society taps them for its advisory board, and sells cards featuring photos taken by Robert’s grandfather. Projects like the renovation of the Grange take advantage of both Robert’s carpentr y skills and his memories. The Senior Center is another major component of the Burts’ Lopez maintenance campaign. Rober t was chairman; Vivian currently serves as substitute secretar y. Both attend Senior Lunch regularly. “We try to encourage people to come, to stay and talk,” Robert says. “Eventually, you’re gonna need it.” The Burt property has already hosted one grandchild’s wedding, with two
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more to come, demonstrating how Robert and Vivian have kept Lopez vibrant for following generations. Approaching the house, one sees a refurbished 1928 Model A, and some old tractors Robert has “saved.” Yes, the couple travels
quite a bit—to Europe and Scandinavia—and yes, Robert possesses other talents, like crafting musical instruments. But his true vocation is keeping things running.
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2014-2015 Gear Up For Our Schools
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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SJ County democrats endorse Lapointe Submitted by The San Juan County Democrats
In the race for Washington State’s 2nd Congressional District seat, the San Juan County Democrats have unanimously voted to endorse independent Mike Lapointe over incumbent Democrat Rick Larsen for the Aug. 5 primary election. The main factors in this decision were the incumbent’s failure to adequately address two of the primary concerns in the San Juan Islands, namely the environmental and economic consequences of building a coal terminal and then shipping massive amounts of coal through the waters of the islands, and the quality-of-life and health-destroying noise of the Navy’s growler jets. Instead of endorsing our corporate-funded incumbent, we are excited to endorse Mike Lapointe, an independent candidate of the people who accepts no corporate contributions. Mike will fight against the coal terminal and the growler jets, and he will also fight for green jobs to replace fossil fuel-related jobs. Mike is actually more true to our Democratic Party platform than the incumbent Democrat Larsen; Mike Lapointe represents our values. He has also demonstrated a far greater openness and responsiveness to our concerns and has made himself available to discuss these with us. In a unique attempt to include as many Democrats as
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possible in the endorsement process, the San Juan County Democrats held endorsement meetings on Orcas, Lopez, and San Juan Islands. Both Mike Lapointe and Rep. Larsen were invited; Mike showed up at each of the three meetings, while Rep. Larsen did not attend nor did any of his surrogates. In each of the three meetings, not one Democrat voted to endorse Rep. Larsen; in fact, no one even wanted to nominate him. Conversely, all 50 Democrats present at the meetings voted to endorse Mike Lapointe. It is also worth noting that a week ago at the 40th Legislative District gathering of Democrats endorsements were on the agenda there too. Mike Lapointe had not been added to the slate of candidates to be considered, so there was no opportunity to vote for him, meaning the issue in the 2nd Congressional District race was simply an up-ordown vote on Rep. Larsen. The assembled group voted overwhelmingly not to endorse Congressman Larsen. It is time for San Juan County and District 2 to be represented by someone who cares about the people and the environment of this wonderful region. The San Juan County Democrats urge a vote in the primary for Mike Lapointe for Congress in the 2nd district.
Summer Chamber Music Festival
The Summer Music Festival comes to Lopez on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. with the Pablo Ziegler Classical Tango Quartet, following the 17th annual Festival opening Friday, Aug. 8 on Orcas Island. The Lopez Island concert is one of three sizzling Nuevo Tango performances on Lopez and Orcas Islands by the Quartet, whose members are: Pablo Ziegler, piano; Héctor Del Curto, bandoneón; Jisso Ok, cello; Pedro Giruado, bass. Joining the Quartet on
the Lopez stage are Aloysia Friedmann, violin and viola; Jon Kimura Parker, piano; Bion Tsang, cello; and Owen Kotler, clarinet. A nightcap reception to meet the artists will follow the performance at Lopez Center. Prior to the concert, a Music Lovers Seminar exploring the heart of Nuevo Tango will be presented at the historic Port Stanley Schoolhouse on August 7, 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more info visit www. oicmf.org, or contactlopez@ oicmf.org.
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Smooch Creeks (British) Bob, e.g. Devices for cubing food 44. Angling equipment 45. Exemplars of twinship 46. Early pulpit 47. ___ line (major axis of an elliptical orbit) 48. "Mi chiamano Mimi," e.g. 49. Pesky insects 50. Makeshift bed (British) 53. ___ juice (milk) 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 1-5 (easy) 6-10 (moderate) and 11-15 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 11. Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 8
Time to get involved in the SJC Fair By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor
Carnival rides. Elephants ears. Corn dogs. Rabbit races. And this year, a circus. Yep, with a quick look at the calendar we’re reminded that opening day of the San Juan County Fair is just a week away. Its four-day run begins Aug. 13. The fair offers an opportunity to discover and admire the creativity, passion, hobbies and the enterprise of our neighbors. It’s a time to play together, compete against one another, cheer each other on, and celebrate the achievements of friends, neighbors and of islanders that we have yet to meet. The fair grounds us in a way like no other single occasion to the place that we all call home, like one great big family reunion.
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tion at Washington State Ferries disappointing and short-sighted. First, while our friends to the south are experiencing significant and unacceptable delays, they at least still have service. The removal of this vessel from the Anacortes/Sidney Route does not just cause horrible delays, it cancels the entire route.” WSF’s Capt. George Capacci said the Tacoma’s power failure left Ferries with two vessels in need of unplanned work at the same time, while two other ferries, the Yakima and Kitsap, are out of service for scheduled maintenance. Capacci described the situation as “unprecedented.” Service is expected to return to normal by the weekend, at which time the Wenatchee, which has been in Vancouver, B.C. for repair of a leak, will be ready for duty. The largest ferry system in the U.S., Washington State Ferries operates 22 vessels on 10 routes in Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, transporting more than 23 million commuters, tourists and business passengers a year. A newly built ferry, with 144auto capacity, was added to the fleet earlier this year and another 144-auto ferry is under construction. “…the fact that we have more and more vessels out of service is a clear indicator that we must move quickly to complete construction of the three new 144 car
It’s a pretty good bargain, too: just $25 for a season pass (adults), $18 for seniors, $15 for kids. And, on “Kids Day,” children can climb aboard as many amusement rides as they can stomach, from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, for $22. The fair also offers a discount off admission for entering exhibits, like a work of art or craft, a photo, pie or poem, flowers or fine arts, a chicken or egg (whichever comes first) or goat or bunny, or homebrewed beer or costume made out of recycled materials, and much, much more. How about pickling, preserving, drying or fermenting all the fruits and vegetables you’ve harvested this summer? Take those items to the San Juan County ferries,” Ranker said. “Even more to the point, however, is that this further underscores the critical need for the legislature to pass a transportation package that will improve our clearly struggling ferry system as well as other sorely needed infrastructure improvements throughout our state.”
Pomona Grange Food Preservation Booth at the “Farmtastic Fun” County Fair for the chance to win some wonderful prizes. This year there are prizes for: best pickles, vinegars or relish, best jam or jelly, best canned vegetable, best dried fruit or vegetable and best meat product. Each “Best of Class” winner will also receive a special rosette ribbon. The overall “Best of Show” winner will receive a large rosette and a special “Best of Show” prize. So, gather those fruits and vegetables and get busy canning. Drop off your entries at the Food Preservation Booth Tuesday, Aug. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. Fun and prizes await you in the Food Preservation Booth at this year’s fair.
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Exhibitors pay only $15 for a four-day pass (that’s for adults and seniors) and kids entering exhibits get in for free. You can also volunteer to be a superintendent. Just a two-hour shift allows you to meet new folks and give back a little. For more on the 2014 Fair, visit www.sjcfair.org.
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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.
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With the primary election almost over, the general election can’t be far behind. This November’s ballot promises a number of measures, both local and statewide. For all ballot measures submitted by local governments, it is the responsibility of the district to appoint committees to write arguments for and against the measure. If the district is unable to appoint committees, that responsibility falls to the county auditor. San Juan County Elections is expecting five different local tax measures on the November ballot. Two of the jurisdictions running those measures have already said they can’t find writers against the tax measures. Others may do the same. For that reason, County Auditor Milene Henley is seeking people interested in writing arguments against any of the following measures.
The five expected measures are: 1. San Juan County EMS property tax levy 2. Town of Friday Harbor .2 percent sales tax to create a Transportation Benefit District 3. Orcas Island School District property tax levy (not yet submitted) 4. Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District property tax levy (not yet submitted) 5. San Juan County property tax levy lid lift, replacing the levy lid lift approved in 2009 (not yet submitted) Contact the auditor at mileneh@sanjuanco.com, or at 3707558, if you are interested in opposing any of the measures, if you know someone else who might be, or even if you just want to learn more about them.
School board votes for bond on ballot Submitted by Lopez School District
At a public special board meeting on July 31, the Lopez Island School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a resolution to place a $9.6 million capital projects bond
request before the voters on the November 2014 election ballot. The capital projects bond would be used for fixing, renovating, and upgrading the Lopez and Decatur school campuses to address the need to bring the cam-
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Do you gaze at a bundle of vintage silk neckties and envision a chic cocktail gown? Or think a discarded Twister game might make a kicky little dress? Could you glimpse Cleopatra’s headdress lurking inside a broken reed curtain, or conjure an outfit from heating tubing and tractor tire parts? If so, you might be a Trashionista at heart. These were just a few of the creations that elicited gasps of wonder and shrieks of laughter at last year’s Trashion-Fashion Show. The funky-wacky overthe-top showstopper known as Trashion-Fashion will be held at Lopez Center at 4:30 p.m Saturday, Aug. 9. Robert Herrmann will return as co-emcee, joined by jewelry artist CiCi, a familiar presence from the Lopez Saturday Market. Together they will shepherd the parade of Lopez creative spirits across the stage and onto the runway to “flaunt their flair” before a threejudge panel charged with awarding an array trophies cobbled together from the Take-It-Or-Leave-It. Judges for the event will be Jan Scilipoti, Jeff Nichols, and Joyce Brinar. If prior shows are any indicator, they will have their work cut out for them. In its third year, TrashionFashion is a fundraising and promotional event put on by SWAP (Solid Waste Alternatives Program), the non-profit organization sup-
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way last year in a dress crafted of plastic bubble wrap and drinking straws— used straws, of course. Lopez Trashionistas can obtain an entry form at Paper, Scissors on the Rock, Deja Vu, Isabel’s, and the Southend General Store, or online at www.lopezsolidwaste.org. TrashionFashion creations must be wearable, be made out of recyclables or repurposed
items, and be modeled on the Lopez Center runway at the show. Entries can be as individuals or teams. Past shows included memorable team entries from family members, friends, and coworkers. Tickets to the performance will be available at Paper Scissors on the Rock, the Southend General Store, and at the door for a suggested $15 donation. Plans include a no-host bar, free “junk food” snacks, and a chance to mingle with the models after the show.
Gayle Skidmore in concert
Gayle Skidmore is in concert on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at Lopez Center. A born songwriter, Skidmore has written over 1,700 songs since she began songwriting at the age of eight. Rather than choosing her calling, Skidmore’s natural ability and innate passion for music made her music career unavoidable. She recently won best singer-songwriter in the 2013 San Diego Music Awards, and her song “Paper Box” was just featured on HBO’s new show “Looking.” Tickets in advance are adult $15 and youth $6 and are available from www.lopezcenter.org, Lopez Bookshop and Paper, Scissors on the Rock. Tickets at door: adult $15 and youth $6.