By Cali BagbyAfter two and a half years

of operation, Jones Family Farms is closing their farm stand, a 200 square-foot build-ing, which sells live shellfish frozen seafood, meat and pro-duce, on Nov. 30.

Nick and Sara Jones, the farm stand owners, contend in a press release written Nov. 18, that they are closing because a San Juan County enforcement officer and building official gave notice that the farm stand requires all the commercial building code requirements of a full sized grocery store, restau-rant, or any other commercial enterprise, and that the Jones’ could face prosecution.

The county says no enforcement action has been filed against Jones Family Farms, according to a press release also sent on Nov. 18, prepared by Stan Matthews, county communications man-ager.

The county maintains the stand does require a permit due to the nature of the struc-ture, the electrical hookup and equipment and because customers transact business inside the building.

The Jones said code requirements would cost tens of thousands of dollars, and consume vast amounts of time, and that county officials were unwilling to explain what exactly was needed before they submitted a permit and commitment to carrying out all required improvements.

“Our elected officials inform us that they have no capacity to protect us from these officials,” wrote the Jones. “We have neither the financial ability nor the desire to write a blank check to con-form to pointless standards.”

County Building Official, Rene Beliveau, said the per-mit requirements aren’t oner-ous.

“In this case, we’d be look-ing to make sure the electri-cal connections are safe, the equipment installed properly, that people can get in and out of the building safely and that the structure is sound,” she said.

The permitting process costs between $100 and $150, and will determine what, if any, improvements are need-ed, according to Beliveau.

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Community Celebration for Phyllis PotterSunday, December 4; 2-5 pmGrace Episcopal Church Hall

Refreshments

Hosted by Lopez authors, Village merchants, and other ardent booklovers

New owners took the helm of Islehaven Books this month.Come share your bookstore memories with Phyllis as she

opens a new chapter on Lopez!

Come one, come all for some great goodies

& holiday cheer!

HolidayOpen House

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175 Village Road North

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3th9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LOPEZ THRIFT SHOPANNUAL

CHRISTMAS SALEMultipurpose Room At

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Lopez Islander Resort Annual Craft FairSat., Dec. 3 10 am-3pm

and Sun., Dec. 4 10am-3pm

Come join us for a wide array of arts and crafts

from all islands.Any questions,call Kathy468-2233.

Assist families in need with gifts and foodduring the holiday season

™ Sponsor a family™ Get a gift tag on giving trees at the Bay Café, The Galley, Sunset Builders, and the Library™ Make a donation to LIFRC

Call 468-4117 for more information.Contributions can be mailed to LIFRC,PO Box 732, Lopez, WA 98261

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Farm stand closes after county action

Contributed photo(From left to right): Gwen Sheridan (Nick Jones’ sister), Joseph Foriska (Jones Family Farms sales manager), Nick Jones, Jonathan Sundstrom, Francis Jones held by Sara Jones, and Chris Jones (Nick Jones’ father).

SEE JONES FARM, PAGE 8

The Costs of Confusion

Confusing and often con-flicting development codes and other county regulations have serious impacts on the lives and livelihoods of our fellow islanders. The on-going struggles of the Jones family of Lopez Island are the latest consequence of the muddled state of our county govern-ment. Confused permitting lasting over several years

for the “Craftsman Corner” development on Orcas Island prompted me to send the following email to County Councilor Rich Peterson on March 2, 2011:

“San Juan County should adopt an efficient, consis-tent and transparent system for planning and develop-ment similar to the City of Boise’s Online Planning and Development Services. A builder friend has worked with both systems. He prais-es Boise’s system, but is highly critical of the San Juan County system. I have heard similar complaints from other people developing land or just adding a garage in San Juan County. For a given question or issue, different answers

are received from different CDPD employees and even from the same employee at different times. In Boise, all the CDPD employees are in the same room. They all work from the same com-puter file for a given project. Conflicting instructions can be resolved quickly. The per-mits, project progress, and approvals are available to any-one via the city website. See the attached example.”

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Our community depends on builders, farmers, and other hard working people who are trying to do the right thing, but are often stymied by inconsistent or confusing regulations. Please urge your County Councilor to reform our current system so that it is efficient, consistent, trans-parent, and fair. I very much hope that the Jones’ family farm stand will not need to close.

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MEETING: SJC Council meeting. Citizen’s Access, 10-11:30 a.m., library community meeting room.

SALE: Lopez Union Cemetery Wreath & Craft Sale, 10-2 p.m., Center Church/Union Cemetery. To pre-order wreaths call 468-3032. Ongoing through December.

WEDS, NOV 30

MEETING: Lopez Island School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Lopez Island School.

CLASSES: Free Nia Class, 10 a.m., Lopez Center.

CLASSES: Free Yoga Class, 11 a.m., Lopez Center.

THURS, DEC 1MEETING: Village Planning - Sub area Plan, 4:15-5:30 p.m., library meeting room.

MUSIC: Sing-along, 3 p.m.,

Hamlet House. Linda Adams will be joining us for holiday music and cheer. All are invited.

FRI, DEC 2

MEETING: Critical Areas Ordinance, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., library meeting room.

SAT, DEC 3MEETING: 1 on 1 Business Consults, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lopez Family Resource Center, $30. For more info, call 468-4117.

SALE: Lopez Thrift Shop Holiday Sale, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lopez School - Multi Purpose Room.

CLASSES: Marketing your Business Online , 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., library. Fee: $30. Pre-registration required. For details call the Resource Center at 468-4117 or visit www.lifrc.org.

CLASSES: Meet and Greet Small Business Instructor , 1-1:30 p.m., library. Interested in learning about future small business

class offerings? Join Seattle Instructor, James Dunn and Lopez Resource Center staff. No pre-registration. Just stop by. For more info, 468-4117 or lifrc@rockisland.com.

CRAFTS: Holiday Craft Bazaar Lopez Islander Resort, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lopez Islander Resort and Marina. Runs through Sunday. For more info, 468-2233.

MUSIC: Island A Cappella Concert, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Lopez Center. For more info, see pg. 6.

LITERATURE: SJI Author Jim Lawrence, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., library.

ARTS: Celebrate Life — Dance Party with Tiempo de Lopez, 8 - 10 p.m., Woodmen Hall., 7$ suggested donation.

HOLIDAY: Photos with Santa, 3-5 p.m., Lopez Children’s Center.

SUN, DEC 4

CELEBRATION: Community Celebration for Phyllis Potter, 2 - 5 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church Hall. Community celebration honoring Phyllis Potter as she transfers the helm of Islehaven Books to new owners after 24 years.

CLASSES: DVSAS and SJC Sheriff

are hosting training for adults interested in protecting children from abuse, 3 p.m., library.

SPORTS: Pickup Basketball, 8:30 - 10 p.m., Lopez School - Gymnasium.

WEDS, DEC 7

CLASSES: Free Nia Class, 10 a.m., Lopez Center.

THURS, DEC 8

MEETING: Port of Lopez Monthly Meeting, 7 - 9 p.m., Lopez Island Airport.

FRI, DEC 9

LITERATURE: Author Event, 2 - 4 p.m., library. Hear from biolo-gist and author Thor Hanson of “Feathers : The Evolution of a Miracle.”

ART: Community Performance Night, 7 - 9 p.m., Lopez Center, free.

SAT, DEC 10

FUNDRAISER: Christmas Bake Sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Woodmen Hall. Proceeds support the Senior Center at Woodmen Hall.

AWARD: Spirit Award Potluck for Lynn and Marlys Waller, 5 p.m., Lopez Center.

SUN, DEC 11

SANTA SHIP: 61st Annual Arrival

of the Santa Ship, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m., Odlin Park., free. Open to adults and children alike. As participants wait for the ship to arrive, there will be a bonfire, hot chocolate and cookies served. Additional entertain-ment will feature clowns and pirates.

SPORTS: Pickup Basketball, 8:30 - 10 p.m., Lopez School - Gymnasium.

MON, DEC 12

MEETING: Lopez Center Annual Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Lopez Center. All community mem-bers welcome.

THURS, DEC 15

MEETING: Village Planning - Sub area Plan, 4:15 - 5:30 p.m., library meeting room.

FRI, DEC 16

MEETING: Lopez Island Lion’s Club Blood Drive, 12 - 6 p.m., Lopez Island Community Church. Walk ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. For information and to schedule an appointment contact Don at dlangrock@centurytel.net or 468-4404.

MUSIC: Susan Osborn’s 22nd Annual Christmas Concert, 7:30 -

9 p.m., Center Church.SAT, DEC 17

MUSIC: CD Release Winter Solstice Concert with Stanley Greenthal Ensemble, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Lopez Center. For more info, www.lopezcenter.org.

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Friday, Dec. 9th, 5:00-6:30“Feathers: The Evolution of a Miracle”

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Al-Anon:Fridays - 9:00 a.m. at the Grace Church Hall, LopezSaturdays - 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Center, Lopez.Contact phone number 468-2510.

“Jubliee Day”Written by Michael SkyReviewed by Rebecca CookSpecial to the Islands’ Weekly

Let’s say that you are living in tumultuous times — and it seems we are.

If you saw a news story with the headline “Six promi-nent Americans dead, more to come,” what would you think, would you believe it?

You might, if you read Michael Sky’s novel “Jubilee Day.” Sky, former resident of Orcas Island, recently completed a compelling and, rather convincing, novel that depicts a harrowing murder theme.

Imagine an email sent at 8 a.m. on a Sunday morning, to all major media and hundreds of online blogs which says, “A Message for the Dominators. Six will die, every day, until you start sharing wealth and power. Signed: Jubilee.”

You flip through the net-works that morning and sure enough, six prominent Americans died during the night, all in their sleep, of apparent natural causes. Wow.

What’s going on? Who is Jubilee and what in the world is the murder motive? No one knows — except Jubilee. The victims, all top citizens in government policy were conservatives. All were pow-erful men.

But, the most puzzling part of the murders is that all of the crime scenes are pris-tine, no signs of intruders or implications of foul play. No clues, no forensic evidence, nothing.

Within three days and after eighteen deaths of rich and powerful men, a new message arrives — via Facebook this time. “The Jubilee Manifesto” is a list of demands that includes a pro-gressive tax on millionaires, caps on executive compensa-tion, cutting military spend-ing in half, and a one-time for-giveness of all debts. Another

wow.What is the

President of the United States doing about this crime?

Why has he been spared?

Is he in on it? Only Jubilee

knows. The country’s

investigators are certainly curious and on the job 24/7 searching nationwide for the perpetrator(s) . But mostly, they haven’t a clue about the murders.

Sky’s astute use of the word jubi-lee in the title and as a code word throughout the text is, perhaps, a clue for the reader. The need for restoration, emancipation, if you will, grows heavy in the

novel’s democracy and often, the political and economic condition parallels our cur-rent society.

Though murder is a severe course of action in any situ-

ation, Sky’s intent is one of redemption from the evils of greed that satiates the high-er echelon of his fictitious nation. A practice we may not condone, but one that surely begins to “balance the books” in his novel.

The plot thickens when the first victims are replaced and then, the replacements become victims too.

Everyone at the top is scared — but not middle America. They are watching, waiting, and hoping for finan-cial clemency.

Cleverly, Sky aligns his story with events of today and figuratively puts the reader in

a mind bending dilemma, or “what if” kind of mode.

He weaves in psychologi-cal theories with spiritual practices and suggests pos-sibilities most of us have read about. But, would we actually do it?

Commit deliberate mul-tiple murders, for the bet-terment of our democratic society?

One finds it necessary to ask the question of one’s self.

Murder is never an easy answer but we are offered a number of view points on the subject by Jubilee who has justified the murders albeit with reluctance.

In Sky’s novel, we discover — not an easy answer — but one that adequately satisfies the plot in “Jubilee Day,” and perhaps, a part of our own mind set.

— Michael Sky, recently deceased, was a long time resi-dent of Orcas Island. He was also the author of “Thinking Peace,” “Breathing Lessons,” and “Dancing with Fire.” A fair and honest man, he was greatly admired by his neigh-bors, friends, family and co-workers. He leaves his wife, Penny, and daughter, Lily.

Rest in peace, Michael.

A message for the DominatorsThank You!

The Land Bank Commission is deeply grateful to those who supported renewal of the program and we are committed to

moving forward on conserving and stewarding special places in the Islands. To those who said “we appreciate the Land Bank,

but…” we want you to know that we heard you and look forward to continuing the conversation.

Amanda Azous Tom Cowan Lance EvansNancy Greene Jim Skoog Doug Strandberg Lisa Wolford

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Nov. 17-20, Lopez School personnel attended the Washington State School Directors Conference in Bellevue.

School Board Director Patsy Haber and Superintendent Bill Evans attended, on behalf of the Lopez School District.

The annual conference was also attended by several hun-dred delegates from school districts around the state. In addition to conducting the annual business of the school directors’ state organization, the conference provided an

opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest in edu-cational theory, practice, and instruction, to assist them to fulfill their leadership roles in their representative school districts. The conference theme was “Take Charge – of Innovation in Your Schools,” and provided attendees with valuable break-out sessions and the opportunity to hear national experts.

There were three nation-ally acclaimed keynote speakers, including Dr. Bill Dagget, Dr. Diane Ravitch

LOPEZ ISLANDCHRIST THE KING COMMUNITY CHURCH, Now

meeting at 10:00 AM at the Lopez Elementary School

in the multi-purpose room. Find us on the web: www.

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GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, welcomes

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am. Fisherman Bay Road at Sunset Lane.

468-3477. Everyone welcome!

LOPEZ ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH, 91 Lopez

Road. Sunday School: pre-school through adult 9:30 am;

Worship at 10:30 am. Pastor Jeff Smith 468-3877.

LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS, Sundays

at 11:00 a.m. in Center Church on Davis Bay Road. Also in

Friday Harbor at 9:15 a.m. in St. David’s and in Eastsound at

2:00 p.m. in Emmanual. Pastor Anne Hall, 468-3025.

QUAKER WORSHIP GROUP Meetings will be Sundays

at 10 am 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 10:45 am on Saturday. Call 378-

2910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.

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By Lopez Island Prevention Coalition

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but because of the increased prevalence of impaired driving during the holidays, it can also be dan-gerous. Last year, President Obama designated December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. A driver is impaired if he or she is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or is distracted by texting or talking on a cell phone. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect critical driving-related skills and decision-making abili-ties. Drugs, whether illicit or prescription, can affect motor skills and judgment. Distracted driving, such as

driving while texting, can also be life threatening.

The Lopez Island Prevention Coalition encour-ages all community members to make responsible driving decisions this holiday season. As first responders and mem-bers of the Coalition, Deputy Scott Taylor and paramedic Tracie Red Elk know how a life can be altered or destroyed by the conse-quences of impaired driving.

“Working with Scott and

Tracie helps bring safety issues to the table of preven-tion,” says Georgeana Cook, LIPC Executive Coordinator. “Their collaborative efforts, along with input from other sectors of our community, help ensure balance in the work that we do.”

The LIPC, along with its partners - the San Juan County Sheriff’s Department and Lopez Island Fire and EMS, offers a few tips for stay-ing safe this holiday season, gleaned from publications by the National Institutes of Health.

— If you’re hosting a party, offer plenty of non-alcoholic beverage options, provide high protein and carbohy-drate foods to slow the effects of alcohol, and stop serving

alcohol at least one hour before the end of the event.

— If you’re attending a party where there will be alcohol, decide ahead of time on a safe number of drinks and stick to it.

— Make sure you have a safe way to get home. The best designated driver is someone who hasn’t had any alcohol, not just the person who drank the least.

— Never text while driving and always use a hands-free device if you must talk on the phone. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you see someone making a decision that could endanger himself or others.

As we move into the month of December, the LIPC and its community partners wish everyone a safe holiday sea-

son and encourage the Lopez community to recognize the risks of impaired driving and

take precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.

December — National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

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Begin your special holiday season festivities with Islands’ A Cappella. The choir, shown right, will be performing at Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, Saturday, Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m.

The singers will pres-ent “Alleluia” by Randall Thompson, a piece that annu-ally opens the world-famous Tanglewood music festival,

as well as an international collection of carols and great choral repertoire from the Christmas season.

Ticket prices are adults $10, seniors $7, and students $5 and will be sold at the door.

Mark your calendars and join us for the start of a mem-orable and festive Yuletide.

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and Charlotte Danielson. Renowned educational reform leader Dr. Yong Zhao was present by Skype. Dr. Dagget spoke about the need for schools to renew their efforts to fully utilize the skills, knowledge, and atti-tudes that students bring to school, to further assist them to develop life-long skills they will need to be successful in the technological, global world.

Dagget challenged the audience to prepare students for their future rather than prepare them for their past.

Ravitch called for improve-

ment of education in this coun-try by nurturing a strong, highly respected education profession, a rich curriculum, including arts and sciences, and assessments that gauge what students know and can do. Ravitch posited that pub-lic education will not be as effective as it can be until it is supported by a government that is prepared to change the economic and social con-ditions that interfere with children’s readiness to learn.

Danielson spoke about the upcoming legislated reform that will change dramati-cally how schools evaluate their teachers and princi-pals. Beginning with school year 2013-14 all schools in the state will be mandated to evaluate teachers.

Danielson shared her per-ceptions and her expertise on what that new evaluation system will look like and how it has the significant potential to further improve instruction by our state’s teachers and empower effective teachers to be even stronger educa-tors. Danielson is the author of one of the several models of instructional frameworks that many districts are con-sidering for their required new evaluation systems.

“It was refreshing to attend this conference where the attitude was one of hope and excitement for the future of education, back dropped as it was against the doom and gloom of education funding reductions in this state,” said Superintendent Evans.

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After reviewing the coun-ty’s press release, the Jones said they “disagree with their summary of events and char-acterization of the issues,” adding that the cost of the permit is irrelevant, it’s the cost of the retrofits required that is the issue. They esti-mate that full compliance with

commercial codes would cost at least $15,000.

The Jones said, they are closing the stand, because otherwise they will be in vio-lation of the code.

“We are sad to close the stand. It has been a great way to interact with and serve our community,” said the Jones. “We see this action as part of a larger trend of cutting off opportunity to those with limited means.”

In their press release, the Jones express their general frustration with the county for claiming to be committed to small business, local agri-culture and entrepreneur-ship.

“Our experiences in own-ing, operating and building our business over the past ten years finds these state-ments to be at best delusional and at worse a cynical lie,” wrote the Jones. “County offi-cials seem to view small busi-ness; particularly resource based small business, as an annoyance, an enemy, and an endless cash cow.”

The Jones are known on Lopez for their farming of shellfish and raising of grass-fed beef, goat, poultry and award-winning Heritage Hogs.

Chef John Sundstrom won the 2011 Seattle Cochon 555 — a national culinary competition and tasting event — with his preparation of a Jones Family Farm hog.

“Mr. Jones’s announce-ment that he will close his farm store at the end of the month is his own deci-sion,” said San Juan County Administrator Pete Rose. “As members of this community, as well as agents for common interests of the people of San Juan County, the county’s employees know that the loss of a business is a loss for our community. We are sorry that Mr. Jones feels it advis-able to close his business.”

On Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m., Greg Ewert and Robert S. Harrison will host a photography open-ing at LoCo Gallery.

Ewert will show a retro-spective selection of photo-graphs from the last 40 years. The highlight will be a set of black and white images pre-sented in Platinum, a special type of photographic print common a hundred years ago. Creating a Platinum print involves mixing three chemi-

cals, and often using the sun to expose the print.

Harrison will be presenting a series pho-tographed on Lopez over the last year after moving back to the island from Morocco.

The Weekly asked the two pho-tographers a few questions.

Where do you draw inspiration from?

Ewert: I’ve been a visual person all my life, so I take inspiration from the fact that I am able to record what I’m seeing visually. I think some people are photographers by nature, it’s the way their minds and eyes work, and for me, that’s how its been — it’s sharing my vision.

How has being a teach-er affected your style of photography?

Ewert: As a teacher, I’ve worked with a lot of kids in terms of teaching them photography, how to shoot and develop film. Every now and then you get a kid who gets excited about watch-ing a print develop, and that

was me. I’ve never lost that enthusiasm — I think it’s a wonderful skill, it relates to life. It takes precision, it takes an eye. It takes being fussy, or being picky about what you want to create, it’s the creative process.

What have you learned from Ewert?

Harrison: He really helped when I started technically shooting photographs with artistic inspiration. And he showed me how to develop my first rolls of film in the bathroom.

Ewert: Yeah, almost all photographers spend lots of time in bathroom darkrooms at one time or another. I got started at the bathroom of my girlfriend’s brother’s house. Bathrooms — where it all began. As a teacher

who loves photogra-phy, but never chose to make it my pro-fession, it has been wonderful to help Robert get his start photographically and see him pursue it pro-fessionally. He start-ed doing nice work right away and hasn’t stopped.

What’s your most memorable photo in

the show and why? Ewert: The ice fishing

photo (shown above) because I was leading a trip of high school students in Russia in 1986. We went to a church in the middle of nowhere and what we saw symbol-ized the poverty level. It was 20 degrees outside, and the father of a family was out getting food for his family by ice fishing.

Why shoot in film?Harrison: You have to be

mindful and take your time choosing the moments you want to capture. It becomes a much more involved process, because you have to be more present for it.

See more Q&A with Harrison and Ewert at islandsweekly.com

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