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VOLUME 37, NUMBER 38 • SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
School responds to audit By Meredith M. Griffith Weekly Contributor
Lopez Island School District’s financial management was found lacking in a state audit this June that cited “shortcomings in financial oversight.” Earlier this year in March, Lopez School District Superintendent Bill Evans offered his resignation to the Lopez school board, citing “shortcomings of late in our financial oversight functions, resulting in significant negative impact upon staff and financial resources.” The board asked him to continue his position for the time being. In an effort to correct these shortcomings, the school has hired a team from Wenatchee’s North Central Educational Services District to perform business management and other financial services in conjunction with Evans as well as Stephanie Fowler, district office manager/HR, and newly employed Eleanor Burke, district office assistant/AP/purchasing. NCESD has expertise in financial management for small districts. Evans is serving as superintendent to the district again this fall, and the school is
requesting a $9.6 million bond that will go to vote this year. The June 2014 audit report noted inadequate oversight of payroll operations to safeguard public resources. Specific examples included: a lack of independent review of final payroll reports; $2,850 in duplicate payments to 13 employees and overpayment of $1,400 for an employee’s medical benefits; over 400 hours of sick leave used during 2013 that had not been entered into the payroll system; and a negative leave balance of 17.5 hours for one employee. The auditor also noted that the district had incurred $64,182 in penalties and late fees for late benefit and tax payments in 2012. Evans says the district is in negotiations to lower the penalty amount. “These were issues we had already discovered,” said School Board Chairman John Helding, who has a background in management consulting. “We were having problems with our financial processing, especially in payroll and benefits.” The district last received audit findings in June 2011, when the auditor cited inadequate internal controls over district bank accounts; personnel and payroll processes; and employee retirement and insurance benefits. A 2012 audit found that the district was making satisfactory progress to correct the insufficiencies. Helding said it was in response to prior audit findings that the school district in January 2013 divided the position of district finance manager into two separate part-time positions – a finance manager and a payroll/board
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secretary. “It was a good-faith effort … but that did not provide the level of oversight we needed,” said Helding. In 2014-15 NCESD will provide the district complete business management services, including payroll and benefits. “The NCESD is fully aware of these internal control issues and has committed appropriate resources to address appropriate mitigation of these issues,” reads the district’s response to the audit. The district will not be audited again until 2016 for a review of the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years. “They had a plan to work with an [educational service district], they were already in communication with [NCESD Business Manager] Rick Bonner and it sounded like they were really making an effort to resolve these issues,” Auditor Andrew Asbjornsen told the Weekly. Although progress is being made, there are still uncertainties. “It remains to be seen what needs to be done,” Bonner said. “We feel we have the expertise to operate a district.” According to Bonner, his team did not create the 201415 budget, but will assist with budget planning for next year. “Bill [Evans] and the board really decide the direction, what the district is going to offer,” he added. “We manage the finances under their direction.” Evans has served as superintendent of the Lopez Island School District from 2005-09, and most recently from 2011 to present. The school board
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will begin searching for his successor around November. “We do need someone who has additional business finance and analytical skills as finances become more complex in the public school system,” said Helding. Asbjornsen added that the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction annually grades school districts on financial competence using a weighted score of 0-4, with a four being the strongest score possible. Lopez received a 2.95 in both 2009-10 and 2010-11 and a 3.1 in 2011-12 but plummeted to a score of 1.3 in the 2012-13 school year. Districts scoring 1.75 or lower are considered to be under “financial warning,” said Asbjornsen, adding, “Any district in ‘financial warning,’ we’re going to ask more questions, figure out what their plan is.” OSPI is not expected to produce its scores for the 2013-14 school year until next March. Auditor records show no audit findings for either Orcas or San Juan Island school districts in the past 10 years. Helding said the primary difficulty for Lopez has been employing staff efficiently while providing the segregation of responsibilities required by the auditor in a small district that really only requires the equivalent of one full-time position to perform these financial duties. “Larger districts benefit from an economy of scale,” Helding said. For reference, Orcas School District had 862 students this May and San Juan had 833, compared with just 236 students on Lopez. NCESD solves that problem for the district because it serves eight or nine school districts. The good news is that Helding estimates the district will also reap at least $20,000 in savings this year due to the contract with NCESD. “In essence, we have joined a cooperative of other small districts,” said Helding. “We have a lot of confidence in this being a great solution for us going forward.”
Community Calendar
SEPT 23-27 READING: Celebrate the Freedom to Read, Lopez Library, Celebrate the Freedom to Read at your Lopez Library by checking out a previously banned
book during Banned Books Week. Stop by and visit and browse a special display at the library. You may be surprised by what you find.
THURS, SEPT 25 TALK: Lopez Library Welcomes Angler and Author Wayne Heinz, 6 - 7 p.m., Woodmen Hall. A free event. For more informa-
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
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FRI, SEPT 26 ART: Lopez Artist Guild Presents: TJ Anderson, Robert S. Harrison and Kate Scott, 5 - 7 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Join three artists for the opening reception of their new exhibition at LCCA, running from September 26-November 3, 2014. The show includes wood sculpture, photography, drawings and paintings. For more information, visit http:// lopezartistguild.org. SAT, SEPT 27 CELEBRATION: Fourth Annual National Public Lands Day Celebration,10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Watmough Bay, Lopez Island. Join us for a funfilled day for the entire family. Exciting nature talks, trail work, kayak rides, and outdoor games for kids. Snacks and drinks provided,
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WEDS, OCT 1 MEETING: Leadership San Juan Island Open House, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Lopez Island Library meeting room. 2015 marks the 11th year of the Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) program, a local leadership training course that helps introduce islanders to the interconnecting “systems” that make up daily life throughout the county. During the sessions participants meet with current leaders and professionals, discuss and interact over local issues, visit key locations through-
out the county and practice valuable facilitation and leadership skills.
THURS, OCT 2 FOOD: Evening Meal at School, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Lopez School Multipurpose Room. The Lopez Locavores invite the community to celebrate the Great Island Grown Harvest Festival with a meal of locally-sourced food. Menu: Moussaka with roasted Lopez lamb (vegan option available), Tzatziki, local greens salad and spiced apple crisp. Everyone welcome – pay what you can. FRI, OCT 3 BBQ: ‘Miracle Man’ Kevin Zoerb Back to Work: Community BBQ,12 - 3 p.m., OPALCO Crew Station. A BBQ to celebrate Kevin’s Zoerb’s amazing story and return to work. Hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings will be provided. All are welcome.
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TUES, OCT 7 MEETING: Lopez Village Plan Review Committee Public Outreach Meeting, 5 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Offered by San Juan County Community Development and Planning and Lopez Village Plan Review Committee. MON, OCT 13 MEETING: LCCA 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. MON, OCT 20 MEETING: An introduction to planning for your (or a parent’s) aging, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Grace Church. Led by aging columnist Liz Taylor. Registration required. Call the Lopez Island Family Resource Center at 4684117.
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is tangible for all our residents while aging in the comfort of a caring community. In order to achieve our cohesive unit requires the ability to attract and carefully select staff that possess the nurturing and technical skills needed to be a member of the circle of care. With the support given, Hamlet House has been able to attain quality caregivers who provide excellent care to six residents. In supporting the residents and staff of Hamlet House, United Way is also lending their support to the many families touched by their generosity. Thank you again to United Way for your part in helping so many families rest easier knowing their loved one is in compassionate and caring hands. HAMLET HOUSE STAFF AND LOHO BOARD
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Fisherman Bay salutes Septic Smart Week By Ande Finley, Chris Arnold and Monico Mackinnon
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Did you know that onequarter of all U.S. homes have septic systems? If yours is one of them, you need to know how to properly maintain your system to protect the environment and your family’s health. Fisherman Bay Sewer District salutes Septic Smart Week, September 22-26, an annual EPAsponsored nation-wide public education effort that aims to inform homeowners about the importance of proper septic system maintenance and help them make important decisions regarding their wastewater management needs. Most Lopez Island properties rely on typical septic systems to treat household and business waste. Around the village core and including the school, the Fisherman Bay Sewer District maintains a Septic Tank Effluent Pumping system, a sort of hybrid arrangement that collects waste in on-site septic tanks, but pumps the effluent onward to be treated in a centralized plant. A typical septic system consists of a septic tank and a drainfield. All water runs from your house through a main drainage pipe into the tank which is a buried, water-tight container usually made of concrete, fiberglass, or HDPE. Its job is to contain the wastewater until the solids settle to the bottom forming sludge and allow the scum layer (any floatable material) to rise to the top. The sludge and scum are prevented from leaving the tank by compartments and a T-shaped outlet, but the liquid wastewater (efflu-
ent) exits the tank into the drainfield where it percolates into the soil, naturally removing harmful coliform bacteria, viruses, and nutrients. In the Fisherman Bay Sewer District, waste from the approximately 175 homes and businesses ser ved runs into septic tanks on the owner’s property, but instead of exiting into a drainfield, the liquid is pumped into a community force main (low pressure sewer) system to the central plant to be treated. Solids remain in the underground tanks for passive, natural treatment and are pumped out about once every three to five years as determined by district personnel. If you are in the district or have a septic system utilizing an electrical pump, remember not to use bathroom or kitchen facilities during a power outage. One of the basic concerns for these pressure systems is that if the electrical pump system ceases to function and you continue to use sinks and toilets, sewage will backup into your home. Watch for Part 2, “Proper Maintenance of your Septic System” in an upcoming issue.
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Join the Co-op Team! Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is hiring as staff retirements and promotions create new job openings This is an exciting transition time at our local electric cooperative and there are a number of positions open as a natural cycle of retirements and promotions create new employment opportunities for the community. Foster Hildreth took the reins as General Manager in September, as Randy J. Cornelius retired after 12 years of service. The average OPALCO employee stays with the Co-op for about 12 years and in the last eighteen months, we’ve said fond farewells to Todd Shaner, Superintendent of Operations (33 years); Ginny Reagles, Member Services Representative (18 years); Jim Schubert, Member Services Engineer (10 years); Rex Stickle, Work Order Clerk (9 years). There is another round of retirees on the near horizon in Engineering, Operations and Administration. This is a natural ebb and flow that OPALCO plans for – and it’s also a significant changing of the guard. Why do people stay so long at OPALCO? The ideals of a cooperative: fairness, participation, education, cooperation and concern for community create a strong and healthy foundation for the workplace culture. Many positions provide on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within the Co-op family. OPALCO pays a fair wage, based on the mid-range for our national utility industry. OPALCO is able to provide excellent benefits by joining cooperative forces nationwide (900+ co-ops across the U.S.) with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Benefits include health care coverage, vacation and sick leave, retirement and holiday leave. Job openings are posted online at www.opalco.com/jobs. Applications are only accepted for jobs that are currently listed. To apply, read the job description online and then download an OPALCO employment application form. All applications should include a cover letter, resume and OPALCO application form and can be sent to Bev Madan at 183 Mt. Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245 or bmadan@opalco.com. OPALCO is an equal opportunity employer.
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Network Engineer with at least ten years experience to support Information Technology services that serve OPALCO’s electrical system as well as the design, configuration and utilization of OPALCO’s grid control backbone to serve external customers. This includes integration of technologies such as SCADA and AMR as well as all hardware, software and infrastructure to support OPALCO’s Network Operating Center and internal operations. Responsibilities include technology design, review and planning; equipment specification and maintenance, budgeting, scheduling, internal and external customer service and relationship management. This is a full-time exempt position.
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HEAD ACCOUNTANT Head Accountant with at least seven years experience in accounting and a proven track record as a supervisor of professional support staff. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting and current designation as a Certified Public Accountant. Successful candidate must be able to obtain a valid CPA license in the state of Washington.
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Community briefs Open house set for 2015 Leadership Program
The chance for San Juan County residents to learn more about themselves and their community returns, as Leadership San Juan Islands prepares for its eleventh year. Applications for the county-wide program are now being accepted and will be available at island libraries, lsji.org and at the open houses. The five-month course begins in January and finishes in May; space is limited to 20 students. LSJI alumni and the public are invited to attend the open houses to learn more about
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Lopez Library welcomes angler and author Wayne Heinz on Thursday, Sept. 25, 6 -7 p.m. at Woodmen Hall. Enjoy an engaging evening with sportsman, award-winning author and columnist Wayne Heinz. Catching fish is the
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September means birds in migration and a great time to see birds passing through and arriving for the winter. To celebrate, San Juan Islands Audubon is offering field trips. • Lopez Trip, Saturday, Sept. 27: Meet at the Lopez ferry dock at 9:30 a.m. and the trip ends about 1 p.m. • San Juan, Sunday, Sept. 28: Meet at The Whale Museum 8:15 a.m. and will end about 11:15 am. Attendees will be carpooling, dress for the weather, bring sack lunch or snacks and your optics. Both trips are free. • Islands Boat Trip, Sunday, Sept. 28: and leaves Friday Harbor at 11:30 a.m. and will be out about three hours. Price is $70. You must pre-register. Call Barb Jensen, 378-3068 to RSVP.
Margaret Ione Schafer
On Sept. 18, 2014, Margaret Ione Schafer died at the age of 97 at her home in Hamlet House. Ione was born on Aug. 6, 1917, in Julesburg, Colo., the third of four children born to George Edward Phelps and Iva Sowder Phelps. Her early years were spent in Colorado where she met and married Leonard Schafer. The couple moved to Philadelphia in 1940, and their daughter Carol was born there the following year. Mr. Schafer’s work in the Lockheed defense industry took the family to Southern California,
where, following the war, he started a plumbing business and Ione rediscovered her dedication to the public library system. Her penchant for working in the library expanded over the years, and her love for books continued throughout her lifetime. She was an avid reader who always enjoyed discussing her latest reading. In 1974, Mr. Schafer retired, allowing the couple more time for travel. They then chose Mesa, Ariz., as their home, and later moved to Sequim, Wash., where they lived until Mr. Schafer’s
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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 Beth Purdum, 370-0023. 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.
death in 1993. For the next 14 years, Ione lived in Friday Harbor, becoming very involved in her volunteer activities at the Senior Center, Friday Harbor Library, Presbyterian Women’s Guild, Whale Museum, and Historical Museum. Soon after the Hamlet cottages were completed in 2008, Ione relocated to a cottage on Lopez, where she delighted in being close to her immediate family. She became a resident of Hamlet House after a fall in 2009, receiving loving care there during the last five years of her life. Ione will be remembered for her constant gratitude, quick wit, grace, and the glint in her eyes. She is survived by her daughter and son-inlaw, Carol and Larry Hendel, her granddaughter Valerie Green and granddaughterin-law Elizabeth Landrum, all of Lopez, and by Larry’s children and grandchildren in California. The family plans to hold a private memorial. They request that gifts or memorials honoring Ione take the form of donations to the Hamlet House, designated as the Financial Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 172, Lopez, 98261.
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NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the seller’s and buyer’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood. When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle. The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by visualizing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet. Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension. To make a firewood complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx
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2000 CHEVY METRO LSi Hatchback. Low miles. $2799. Great island car, easy on gas, parking, and maintenance. Practical hatchback model can carry a surprising amount of luggage. Newer brake pads and tires. Hate to let it go, but need to downsize. San Juan Isl. Contact: 206-660-6982 (text preferred). Motorhomes
CHIHUAHUA Puppies, call for pricing. Financing Available. Adult Adoptions also. Reputable Oregon Kennel. Unique colors, Long and Short Haired. Health Guaranteed. UTD Vaccinations/ wormings, litter box trained, socialized. Video, pictures, information/ virtual tour: www.chi-pup.net References happily supplied! Easy I-5 access. Drain, Oregon. Vic and Mary Kasser, 541-4595951
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Pike Place Market 100th birthday auctioning 100 Centennial fiberglass pigs. Each is one of a kind . These oinkers were placed throughout the city prior to the auction. It was quite an awesome display. This pig is Electra-Pork Coffee, artist is Sally Prangley. Electra is the 100th pig. dimensions on this pig are 52� T x 44� W x 68� L, without the base. You will own a part of Seattle History at only $7,000. (360)779-3043
‘71 JAGUAR XKE 2 + 2 Silver, V12 engine. Recently restored, beautiful condition. 2nd place winner at 2012 and 2014 San Juan Isl. Concourse d’Elegance $52,000. Friday Harbor. Call Jim for more details and photos 360-378-9486.
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22’ O’DAY SAILBOAT for sale! Mainsail, jib, genoa, rainbow spinnaker, cookstove, port-a-potty and lots of extras! Good shape, ready to sail! $1000. F.H. Marina, WDock. 360-298-1695. &INDü)T ü"UYü)T ü3ELLü)T ,OOKINGüFORüTHEüRIDE OFüYOURüLIFE WWW NW ADS COM üHOURSüAüDAY
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1969 38’ Chris Craft Commander “Seabell� All fiberglass construction. Large aft deck and salon, galley and dinette below with head/ shower and V-birth forward sleeps 6. Fresh water moored (Lake Washington) under cover. Twin Ford 427 engines (fresh water cooled) and a 6KW generator. Radar, VHF/ Chart Plotter, depth sounder, Inverter/battery charger. 80 Gal. Fresh water tank, 30 gal holding tank, refrigerator/freezer. Fresh bottom paint and Zincs, 2 spare propellers, assorted spare parts and full documentation. Two anchors, electric winch. 8’ fiberglass dingy. LOA: 38’, Beam: 13.5’ Asking $29,900 Contact Greg Abell: 425-462-7445 divotstompers@ msn.com divotstompers@msn.com
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ees at Watmough. This celebration has grown each year, and we are looking forward to another exceptional community event.” As NPLD on Lopez has grown over the past four years, so too has the scope and the number of sponsors. This year, in addition to events on Lopez, there are NPLD events on San Juan Island. A beach cleanup at South Beach and a “Know Your Islands” walk at Finlayson Trail from 1-4 p.m. are both planned on San Juan Island in partnership with the National Park Service and the San Juan Island Conservation Corps. NPLD event sponsors are the Bureau of Land Management – San Juan Islands National Monument, Cascadia Kayaks, Kwiaht, Leave No Trace, Lopez
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A Lopez Island celebration of National Public Lands Day will take place at Watmough Bay on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kayak rides, kids’ nature activities, hikes, trail projects, beach clean-up, and interpretive talks are planned. National Public Lands Day is the largest single-day vol-
unteer event for public lands in the nation. NPLD began in 1994 and has become a yearly tradition throughout the nation after much success in preserving and protecting America’s natural heritage. Event organizer Sara Waugh says, “National Public Lands Day is a great opportunity to enjoy your public lands with friends and family. This year, we are excited to offer participants the opportunity to kayak at Watmough Bay through the generosity of Cascadia Kayaks. A traveling Leave No Trace team will also be on the beach, sharing information. There are events planned at multiple sites this year, including a walk at Iceberg Point hosted by Kwiaht. We will provide snacks and drinks to attend-
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In the beginning, people diagnosed with cancer often feel like the fabled Dorothy, catapulted into a strange land where nothing is familiar and little makes sense. But eventually cancer treatment ends, and a new chapter begins. This can be a time of relief, celebration, and hope. Yet many people who have finished treatment are surprised to find it is also a time of sadness and fear. The loss of an actively engaged treatment team can feel like losing a safety net, and arranging a new life with altered priorities can be daunting. Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support is bringing Kathleen Albin, M.S., to the island to speak about these issues in a presentation entitled “Reclaiming Your Life After Cancer,” Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m. at the Lopez Island Library. Albin, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in individual and group counseling for grief, traumatic loss, and terminal illness, will address some of the challenges faced in learning to live with the physical and emotional after-effects of cancer treatment on a day-to-day basis. Elizabeth Landrum, PhD, president of the board of Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support and a psychotherapist of 30 years, is pleased to bring Albin to talk with the Lopez Island community on this important topic. “As cancer affects one’s physical health, it also changes the ways a person feels, thinks, and functions in the world. With less focus spent on appointments and treatment, the question of ‘what now?’ often arises,” says Landrum. “People often find themselves living
a new reality.” Albin will discuss developing new skills for the new reality, and what “life after cancer” really means. For more info, call the Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support office, 468-4446, or visit their website, lihhs.org.
Cancer support group
Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support is offering a free eight-week educational support group, organized and facilitated by Elizabeth Landrum, Ph.D., for people who have undergone or declined cancer treatment. It begins Oct. 14 and runs through Dec. 2. The goals of the group are to provide emotional and social support, educate about coping strategies, re-examine life values, and encourage physically and mentally health lifestyles. Topics will include: relief and fear at the end of treatment, self-image and identity, life values and meaning, changing relationships, planning for the future, techniques for centering and relaxation, perspectives and priorities, and healing. Space will be limited. Call the Lopez Island Hospice and Home Support office, 468-4446, by September 30 to arrange a telephone interview with Dr. Landrum to see if this group is right for you.
Deputy’s guild backs Krebs in sheriff’s race The rank and file of the Sheriff's Department have made their choice known. The San Juan County Deputy Sheriffs Guild Wednesday endorsed deputy Ron Krebs and his candidacy for San Juan County sheriff. An eight-year veteran of the local force and first-time sheriff's candidate, Krebs is challenging the incumbent, Sheriff Rob Nou, a former department deputy elected to a first term in office in 2010. The guild, which represents the department's deputies, detectives, sergeants, dispatch and corrections staff, 28 members in all, voted in overwhelming numbers to endorse Krebs, following a forum with each candidate Monday, Sept. 15. A "small fraction" of guild members chose to abstain from the vote, including Krebs, according to a Sept. 17 guild press release. The rest of the members voted in favor of Krebs. "We, the guild, believe Ron Krebs will bring back community policing, citizen responsiveness, honesty and integrity, communication and moral into the San Juan County Sheriff's Office," a guild press release said.
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