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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 50 • DECEMBER 10, 2013
INSIDE Letters to the editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3News briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3Upcoming events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8
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COME CELEBRATE WITHJILL BLAIR & MARIBELLE DOSS !!!
The Lopez community is invited to aRetirement Party celebrating their nearly
50 combined years of service to theLopez Island Medical Clinic. Coffee, tea,light snacks and cake provided.
When: Saturday Dec. 14, 2-5PMWhere: Lopez Island Golf Club
Bring: Well wishes and fond memories to share about your experiences with Jill and Maribelle
at the Lopez Island Medical Clinic.
By Scott RasmussenJournal editor
Those who travel by ferry in the San Juans will likely be able to do what they’ve always done at any hotel or restaurant: make a reservation.
Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary David Moseley said last week that confidence in the reservation system is ebbing among members of a local group called “Community Partnership” that has been tasked with helping WSF establish
such a system for its San Juan sailing because the original concept has been dis-carded. Despite setbacks a more favorable concept has been accepted.
“The effort as it stands today is bearing fruit,” Moseley said. “There’s a concept that’s been agreed upon that people think will work.”
The latest concept no longer would require those making reservations to be tied to a WSF frequent-user program, such as its Premier Account, a popular program with riders in the Seattle area, and would
allot a percentage of automobile space for reservations made in advance, those made closer to the time of a particular sailing, and then a portion reserved for those traveling without a reservation.
San Juan Ferry Advisory Committee Chairman Jim Corenman said the concerns with the original concept were the “frequent user” aspect and how to manage a reserva-tion system for residents who are not mak-ing travel plans months in advance.
“They took that off the table and what
we’re looking at now is more like rolling out reservation space in a couple of phases,” he said. Moseley cautioned that a final deci-sion on what a reservation system would look like for San Juan routes has yet to be reached. Still, he said that momentum for what has in the past been a hotly debated and sometimes controversial topic appears to be headed in a constructive, positive direction. The status of San Juans’ reserva-tion system is one of several WSF-related
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Tight 2014 county budgetSEE FERRY, PAGE 6
By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter
The San Juan County Council has approved a 2014 budget, capital improve-ment plan and a staffing, pay and benefits plan.
“I am very proud of the budget,” said Councilman Rick Hughes. “Milene
Henley and Mike Thomas worked really well together … this is the most impor-tant thing we do.”
The bottom line: $54,469,654 for the “Grand Total County” budget; $6,124,203 for the capi-tal improvements plan, included in the budget; and 219.7 full-time equiva-
lents, which means rough-ly 220 employees.
FTEs refer to the ratio of the total number of paid hours during a period (part time, full time, contracted) by the number of working hours in that period Monday through Friday.
The $54.5 million budget is 2.6 percent less than the 2013 budget of about $55.6 million. The 2014 staffing level of 219.7 FTEs represents a reduction of about six FTEs. Because employees are hired, fired and retire during the year, the actual number of people working for the county may not be reduced.
The largest budget reduc-tion was about $1.5 million for county roads, from about $11.8 million in 2013 to roughly $10.3 million budgeted for 2014. “Roads” is a budgetary line item that varies from year-to-year based on the availability of federal and state contribu-
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Winter Solstice concert with Stanley Greenthal and friends is coming soon. Read more on page 8.
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TUES, DEC 10EVENT: Candlelight and Song for the Healing of the Nations, 5:30 p.m., Center Church. The event is led by Sharon
Abreu and island musi-cians and co-sponsored by the Lutheran Church in the San Juans and Grace Episcopal Church.
WEDS, DEC 11EVENT: Icizzle Presents Dog IDS and Bagman Short Films Night, 7 - 9 p.m., Library - meeting room.
FOOD: Transition Lopez Monthly Potluck, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Sunnyfield Farm 6363 Fisherman Bay Road.
Farm Studio presenta-tion with Nathan & Nitzan; collaborative design, build, and planning workshop that works
with farmers to iden-tify and address on-farm infrastructure & planning projects that increase the productivity and viability of farms in the islands.
FRI, DEC 13EVENT: Pieceful Nights quilt opening, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Lopez Center. Hot apple cider and cookies. Quilts from: Anne Dawson, Laurie Latta, Barbara Carver, Joanne Bryant, Peggy
Schuld, Barbara Gonce and Annie Houston.
SAT, DEC 14EVENT: Senior Center Cookie Sale, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Woodmen Hall.
EVENT: Ladies Christmas Tea, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Lopez Community Church. Bring baked goods.
MEETING: Lopez Community Fireworks, 9 a.m., Lopez Fire Hall.
ARTS&CRAFTS: Port Stanley Holiday Sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Port Stanley School. Features 11 artists.
SAT, DEC 21EVENT: Winter Solstice Concert, 7:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
FRI, DEC 27EVENT: Sangster Family Band, 7 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts.
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OPALCO, don’t keep us in the dark
I appreciate OPALCO’s role in easing the communi-cation difficulties caused by CenturyLink’s cable break. The support for OPALCO to provide broadband services in the county is greater than ever. The board has thus decided on Nov 21, 2013 to accelerate and fund this effort through the use of OPALCO equity and electric-ity rates. What was surprising to me about the board’s lat-est broadband decision was its financial significance, and the lack of information and opportunity for members to have a voice in decision-mak-ing. OPALCO’s earlier plan of charging every electricity users $15/month to under-write the $35 million invest-ment had to be abandoned in May due to insufficient subscriptions by members
to make the venture finan-cially feasible. Having spent $1.26 million on broadband studies and PR efforts, the board has authorized anoth-er $12 million for the next three years, and likely more, though unclear how much more beyond that. This time, we, member-owners of OPALCO are asked to pay for the costs but have been given few details about the plan, let alone the opportunity to vote with our checkbook. I trust that OPALCO carefully performed due diligence, weighed the financial risks and had the best interests of the entire membership in mind. But with two OPALCO board members resigning earlier this year because of discomfort around broad-band and financial approach-es taken by the board, I do not feel at ease about infor-mation being withheld from us. If the board feels con-
fident that the broadband plan is financially prudent and beneficial to its mem-bers, please share details and answer our questions, so we can fully understand and per-haps support the effort.
What is the cost-benefit ratio to the co-op? How will the plan be financed? What are the risks? What are the impacts on electricity rates to OPALCO members in the
near and long term?As a co-op, we are co-own-
ers and would like to be treat-ed as such, not just passive bill-payers with no voice in decision-making. OPALCO’s mission is to bring power and light to its members. Please don’t keep us in the dark. Thank you.
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Upcoming Cookie SaleLopez Senior Center has
plates and plates of delicious confections lovingly baked at home, perfect for holiday gifts or your own personal dessert. Their Third Annual Christmas Cookie Sale is at Woodmen Hall, Dec. 14, 10-2.
“It’s such a neat event, because a lot of the com-munity participates,” says Organizer Karin Gandini. Over 50 people bring in home-baked cookies, which are then sold at six dol-lars per pound, and can be mixed and matched to cre-ate tempting samplers. Cakes
and pies are also on sale, priced according to size and ingredients. If the commu-nity is lucky, Joan Congdon’s rum cake will make a repeat appearance, and folks should be on the lookout for Kay Berg’s truffles. Proceeds from the sale help pay for the utilities at Woodmen Hall. Karin explains that, while the Friends of Woodmen Hall raised money for the big expenditures of insulation and painting, ongoing utili-ties payments are just as vital. Additional funds are brought in through renting the Hall, but never enough to cover
all the Senior Center’s needs. “The heat, the phone,
the propane for cooking, says Mary O’Bryant, Senior Services Coordinator, “those ongoing expenses never go away.”
Tea and coffee are served, and, with cookie samples available for a dollar.
Steve Hill receives top prize at Zion Park
Lopez Island, Washington artist, Steven R. Hill was honored to receive one of the top purchase prizes ($1,600) in the Fifth Annual
Zion National Park Plein Air Painting Invitational on Nov. 8 for his painting “Virgin River Guardian” which was done en plein air at Zion National Park.
LCCA storage facility The Community Center
has grown since the build-ing was constructed in 1999. Over the last sev-eral years it has become apparent that the center needs more space for equip-ment and supplies and to free up room for produc-tions and events. The cur-rent metal storage units are
failing. Consequently, the LCCA board has approved a 24x36 storage structure to be located to the East of the Center near the mower shed. A paved walkway will connect the two buildings.
The new facility will be completed by late spring 2014.Alvord-Richardson Construction has been cho-sen as the contractor. There will be a silent auction for the existing metal stor-age units. Funding for the project will come from the Center’s endowment as well as community fundraisers.
Quilt receptionThe Opening reception
for the Pieceful Nights quilt exhibit at Lopez Center is Friday, Dec. 13, 5-6:30 p.m. Meet the quiltmakers and enjoy a cup of cheer.
Quilt Exhibit runs Dec. 3 thru Jan. 7.
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or many holiday seasons, ferries have arrived from San Juan, Or-
cas and Lopez islands so that caravans of shoppers can take Hwy 20 to State 536, then on to Mt. Vernon. It’s become a tradition. And we want to take this opportunity to thank every one of you. We are the merchants of downtown Mt.Vernon, who invite those of you still
shopping to enjoy the medley of our boutiques and emporiums, the creativ-ity of our inventories, and, most of all, the discounts we o� er island custom-ers. When you are in our stores, please introduce yourselves. We want to know you. And welcome you in person.
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topics discussed at a Dec. 4 community meeting hosted by WSF in Friday Harbor.
WSF received $5.8 million from the state Legislature in early 2010 to implement a reservation system, and it remains a key goal in the agency’s long-range plan.
Expanded use of reserva-tions is expected to reduce the need for building bigger terminals and parking areas, saving the state an estimat-ed $280 million, while also reducing emissions from idling autos and benefitting businesses in ferry-depen-dent communities as well.
Meanwhile, Moseley noted deliberations are still under way in Olympia over a state-wide transportation funding package, as part of a “spe-cial” legislative session tied to the state’s 2014-15 biennial budget.
WSF would receive a bit of a revenue boost under proposals offered up by the House and by the Senate, but it would still require sup-plemental funding to cover a shortfall in the operations side of the agency’s expendi-tures, which typically totals roughly $132 million over two years, given the amount of service WSF currently provides.
“The fact that they’re still talking is a good sign,” he said of the negotiations.
Moseley said the ferry system is also making headway in its three-year exploration of convert-ing from diesel to liquified natural gas as a primary fuel source, a cheaper and cleaner source of fuel used extensively in Norway and in Sweden to power ferries.
The ferry system burns roughly 17.5 million gallons a year, and its fuel costs have nearly doubled over the past 12 years, consum-ing roughly 11 percent of the agency’s operational expenses in 2000, and 23 percent by 2012.
“Fuel is the fastest grow-ing part of our operations budget,” he said.
Although WSF earlier received approval by the United States Coast Guard on a preliminary LNG design, giving WSF a green light to delve deeper into a potential conversion, another round of Coast Guard approval on safety, risk mitigation and operat-ing plans would be needed even before WSF decides whether to invest in retrofit-ting existing boats or equip-ping new boats with LNG engines.
“A final decision has not been made but hurdles con-tinue to be scaled,” Moseley said.
Construction of two new boats, both with 144-vehicle carrying capacity, is on time and “significantly” under budget, Moseley said.
The “Tokitae” is slated to begin service sometime this summer and the “Samish” should be ready in spring 2015. Should funding arrive for a third 144-vehicle car-rying capacity, he said that boat would be in the San Juans full time.
tions to local road construc-tion. From 2012 to 2013, for instance, county road funds went up by about $3 million because of outside grants.
Expenditures for coun-ty parks will increase by almost $400,000 – mostly because of a capital expen-diture of about $380,000 for a new Parks and Fair Administration Building. The solid waste projects line item is up by about $550,000,
from about $720,000 in 2013 to about $1.275 million next year. Major planned capi-tal expenditures included in the 2014 capital improve-ment plan are $250,000 for a patrol boat based on Lopez and $600,000 for the public safety boat acquisition, most of which will be financed by a federal grant.
The assessor’s budget is $916,963, but $75,000 of that is being withheld until he provides the council with a written report on the cur-rent use farm and agricul-ture program including: the criteria used to deter-
mine compliance, the way he notifies property own-ers of receipt of materials and analysis of the current use program from January 2007 to December 2013. He must also provide a written report on the status of new construction valuation. The budget process includes a review of county income from the multiple tax and grant sources, and a com-pilation of county depart-ment budget requests and income estimates. After clarifications by and discus-sions with department man-agers and Thomas, Henley
prepares a proposed budget to present to the council.
At meetings, the council studies the documentation and receives additional input from Thomas. After suggestions for changes are applied, Henley presents a draft budget for further hearings, including at least one hearing at which the public can testify and pres-ent their views. The audi-tor then prepares a final draft, the manager prepares a draft ordinance, council members review the drafts and the council sched-ules a final hearing, which occurred Dec. 3 on Lopez.
The vote to approve the budget by the three council-men was unanimous.
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Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Center Church on Davis Bay Road.
Also in Friday Harbor at 11:00 a.m. in St. David’s and in
Eastsound at 1:15 p.m. in Emmanuel. Pastor Anne Hall,
468-3025.
QuaKer Worship group Meetings will be Sundays
at 10 a.m. at the home of Ron Metcalf, 6363 Fisherman
Bay Road. Children’s program. Everyone welcome. Phone
468-2129. Email: [email protected]
st. franCis CatholiC ChurCh Come worship
with us at Center Church on Davis Bay Rd. We welcome
you to join us for Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Call
378-2910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.
Worship Services in the Islands
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Business Development Trainer James Dunn, shown right, will be coming to Lopez on Jan. 10 and 11. He’ll lead a two-day workshop to help examine the feasibility of your new business idea or look at ways to improve your existing business. The class has been popularly coined the “Two Day MBA.” Dunn is a business development trainer for Washington
Community Alliance for Self-Help, a nonprofit in Seattle, Wash., C.A.S.H provides hands-on education, in-depth support, and access to capital needed to launch and grow successful small enterprises. After starting several failed businesses, James discov-ered some key ideas to start-ing great businesses, and he loves sharing that knowledge and enthusiasm to motivate
others. In addition to his work for C.A.S.H., James’ specialty is online businesses, and he is developing startups in edu-cation and green services.
“James has that rare com-bination of being extremely well informed about his topic, amusing and very insightful about the participants’ ideas and proposals,” said Teri Murray, an Orcas resident and former class participant.
The “Two Day MBA” will include discussions focused on topics like business, sales and marketing, profitability, cash flow, records organiza-tion, taxes, licensing, legal, and other issues related to running a business. There will be four individual ses-sions. Some spots will be allo-cated for those who cannot take all sessions. Each three-hour session is $25, or par-ticipants can take all sessions for $65. Registration closes Friday, Dec. 20.
The workshop is part of the Resource Center’s Employment and Life Skills Program. The LIFRC helps islanders gain self-sufficiency
through education and train-ing. Classes are sponsored in part by the San Juan Economic Development Council, and the Lopez Island Library. Classes are open to San Juan County residents, and the Resource Center can help with ferry pick-ups and drop-offs. Pre-registration by Dec. 20 is required, and can be done online, over the phone, or in person at the LIFRC office. To register online, go to www.lifrc.org and click the “Register for Classes” link. For info, call Patsy Haber (468-4117).
On the longest night of 2013, celebrate the winter solstice with traditional and original tunes, songs and poetry, featuring Stanley and Kip Greenthal, with Christos
Govetas and Kim Goldov. A tradition for many years, Stanley has brought a variety of musicians to perform at the Lopez Center.
This year, Stanley’s ensem-
ble has enjoyed creating new instrumental compositions and arrangements of sea-sonal songs, many of which will be heard for the first time at this concert on Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Stanley, Kip and long time musical friend Christos wel-come the newest member of their group, Kim Goldov, who has a special touch on the violin. Since Kim lives in Seattle, the group has been able to rehearse weekly and enjoy each other’s company and musicianship.
Internationally acclaimed songwriter and instrumen-talist Stanley stretches musi-cal borders from Scotland,
Ireland and Brittany to Greece and the Balkans. He sings and plays guitar, bouzouki, and laouto (Greek lute), while Kip Greenthal adds harmony vocal and percus-sion. Sparked by Christos’s hypnotic clarinet and oud, and Kim’s soulful violin play-ing new original composi-tions, Breton round dances, and Cretan syrtos create a blazing solstice hearth for this unique winter evening.
Christos has performed in the U.S., Canada and Greece. He sings and plays clarinet, oud and bouzouki and performs regularly with his group Dromeno in Seattle, and across Canada and the U.S. Christos is the 1999 recipient of the pres-tigious Northwest Folklife Fellowship Award honoring his cultural contribution to the Greek-American and folk
dance communities. He also recorded and performed with Bill Frisell’s group, The Intercontinentals.
One of Seattle’s most versatile musicians, Kim currently plays violin in several groups specializing in folk music from around the world, including the trio North Sea (fiddle tunes from the Shetland islands and Norway), and the pop-ular Balkan dance band/party music extravaganza, the Bucharest Drinking Team. He also plays klezmer music from eastern Europe, and was a member of Yeni Ses (traditional and modern folk music of Turkey and beyond).
For info, visit www.lopez-center.org. Tickets are $15 adults, $6 youths 6 to 17, kids 5 and under free. Purchase tickets from the Community
Center office, Paper Scissors on the Rock, Blossom Organic Grocery and Lopez Book Shop.
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