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VOLUME 36, NUMBER 10 • MaRch 5, 2013

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The myths and truths about dry skin in the winterBy Cali BagbyWeekly editor

It’s not life-threatening, but can cause serious dis-comfort and self-conscious-ness. Whether you suffer from dry patches on your

elbows or have white flakes dusting your shoulders, dry skin can be irritating. Here’s how showering less, apple-cider vinegar and a little bit of sun could come to your rescue.

Dr. Frank James, San Juan County Health Officer said “dry skin” is a garbage can word, meaning it’s not an official medical term and could fall under many dif-ferent categories.

Run of the mill dry skin, which is usually genetic, he said, can be treated with emollients in moisturizer or by limiting your skin’s con-tact with water, which can cause dryness.

“People think if you put water on skin it will mois-turize it, but water evapo-rates and skin becomes drier in the long run,” James said.

His wife’s hands have a tendency to get dry so she uses simple techniques of washing dishes with gloves and using moisturizers. According to the Mayo Clinic, limiting your bath or shower time to about 15

minutes or less, and using warm, rather than hot water can also help to reduce drying out. Immediately moisturize your skin after a shower with an oil or cream to help trap water in the surface cells.

It’s a common assump-tion that the changing sea-sons are responsible for dry skin, but James said that is not the case.

In the winter there is more humidity outside, according to James, but inside where wood stoves or electric heat blast the moisture content is lowered.

Get a humidifier or buy a “steamer” for your wood stove, both add moisture to the air and can help prevent your skin from drying out.

A common myth is that drinking water helps your skin stay young looking, Mayo Clinic staff say this

is not true – though drink-ing lots of water can never hurt.

Other common skin issues are eczema, dandruff and psoriasis.

Eczema symptoms include patches of dry flaky skin and can be treated with mild steroid creams.

Psoriasis causes flaky, dry skin on elbows or knees and sometimes all over the body. It’s not caused by the dark days of winter, but sunshine can help with symptoms.

“It’s one that responds positively to sunlight,” said James.

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, over the counter topical treat-ments — medications applied to the skin — are usually the first line of defense in treating this skin condition.

Dandruff, also known

as seborrhoeic dermatitis, or called cradle crap when found in children, is an inflammatory skin condi-tion that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form. Its caused be an overpro-duction of the oil gland and sometimes yeast taking up residence.

James said there is a dif-ference between dandruff and dry skin on the scalp. James recommends seleni-um sulfide shampoos, such as Selsun Blue or antifungal treatments for dandruff.

Mayo Clinic staff sug-gest a diet that provides enough zinc, B vitamins and certain types of fats may help prevent dandruff. According to the famed Dr. Oz Show apple cider vine-gar is one homeopathic cure for dandruff or dry scalp to avoid harsh chemicals

IT’S OUR SCHOOLPlease come to this informational meeting about the

campus-wide school renovation plan which will be on the April ballot!

Meet the team• Architects

• Bond consultants• School board

• EducatorsQuestions? Learn more @ www.lopezislandschool.org.

Or www.yesforlopez.org

March 14, 6:30 PMCommunity Center

YES FOR LOPEZ

Paid for by YES for Lopez campaign committee

Lopez School Drama Club✧ presents ✧

9th Annual Festival of One-Act Plays

Wednesday, Thursday, FridayMarch 6, 7, 8

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Publication Dates:Week of April 16, 2013

Providing a full schedule of activites and events plus,

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April 2013

Home & Garden

By Steve WehrlyJournal editor

In a clean sweep for supporters of the voter-approved changes to the county charter, all three propositions presented to the people in the November election were upheld in a deci-sion handed down Feb. 26 in San Juan County Superior Court.

The ruling means that the election of a new three-member council will proceed as scheduled on April 23, executive authority will be returned to the council, and all council meetings, including subcommittee meetings, will be open to the public.

In a four-page letter detailing his decision on each of the seven causes of action pre-sented by the plaintiffs, Judge John M. Meyer, as Visiting Judge in San Juan County Superior Court, ruled that the charter amendments do not violate either the Washington or the U. S. Constitution, or state law.

On the key issue of the disproportionate populations of the three legislative districts, Meyer wrote, “residency districts, as opposed to voting districts, may be unequal in popula-tion and size.”

On the other key issue of voting rights, he wrote: “Not one of the propositions put before the voters has an impact on the fundamental

right to vote.”Friday Harbor’s Stephanie Johnson O’Day,

attorney for the plaintiffs, said she would appeal the decision, probably on an emer-gency basis to the state Supreme Court, and she would renew her request for a temporary injunction halting the April 23 election.

“We always anticipated that one side or the other would appeal,” she said.

Although not happy with the result, Johnson O’Day is gratified by Meyer’s com-ments near the end of his decision that the plaintiffs “raised good and debatable issues” and “people participated for more than merely not liking the political result, but to question

the process.”In his decision, Meyer noted that voters

basically reinstated the same type of govern-ment they had just eight years earlier by approving the three propositions championed by the Charter Review Commission.

“Most interesting to me, though perhaps not particularly relevant, is that the proposi-tions 1, 2 and 3 essentially implement the same system of government that existed before the original (home rule charter) was put into effect in 2005,” he said.

To read a more detailed history of this case visit www.islandsweekly.com and click on the news tab.

Judge rules against challenge to charter changes

See Skin, page 6

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weds, march 6

class: A Taste of Mexican Cuisine, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Rita O’Boyle’s home, $25. Make tamales alongside Spanish-speaking instructors who will teach you about ingredients, preparation and cooking techniques. There will be time to gather, eat, and share stories, with an interpreter on hand. This is also a great opportunity to practice some Spanish. Instructors are Adriana Tepec and Maria Teresa Munoz.

thurs, march 7

meeting: San Juan County Community Meeting, 6 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Offered by San Juan County For more info, visit www.lopezcenter.org.

fri, march 8

film: Screening of “Who

Bombed Judi Bari?” 7:30 p.m., Port Stanley Schoolhouse. Suggested donation is $10. The screening is sponsored by KnowledgeShare and Home on the Grange. For more info, visit whobombedju-dibari.com.

sat, march 9

art: Artists’ reception for TJ Anderson (wood artist – “Pieces of Broken Dreams”) and Scott Hatch (photogra-pher –”Out of the Woods”), 5 - 7 p.m., Chimera Cooperative Gallery, Lopez Village Plaza. Refreshments served; meet the art-ists. Show dates: March 9 through April 5.

eVent: Seedy Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Port Stanley School House. For more info contact Charlie Behnke at seedlclt@rockisland.com or 468-2951, and to register contact Callie North at 317-8179.

thurs, march 14

meeting: Lopez Island Garden Club meeting, Coffee & Goodies 9:30, the meeting

begins at 10 a.m., Woodmen Hall. Bob Lilly, an eminent plantsman and “heart and soul” of the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle, is speaking on Gardens of the Mediterranean. Bob’s visual presentation of gar-dens of the French Riviera, Monaco, and Italy, as well as the Rothschild Gardens and selected gardens in California, will transport us into a magical cornu-copia of color and design. Bob travels the globe as a plant hunter, and is one of the major designers of the Arboretum Foundation’s multi-award-winning 2011 and 2012 Seattle Flower and Garden displays. He and his team are also a 2013 multi-award winner.

fri, march 15

music: John Reischman in Concert, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Legendary mandolin player John Reischman will be joined by Eli West (Guitar, Bouzouki), Trent Freeman (Fiddle) and Patrick Metzger (Bass). Tickets are $15 (youth $10) at the door.

sun, march 17

film: ‘Farmageddon,’ 4:30 - 9:30 p.m., library meeting room. Lopez Locavores and Thriving Lopez present the film “Farmageddon,” which explores the ways in which U.S. government agricultural policies support factory farming and agribusiness to the detriment of small fam-ily farms, with the potential of destroying our local food

security. Persecution of raw milk producers is highlight-ed. Discussion following. Free admission.

thurs, march 21 & 28

class: Beginning Excel Workshop, 2 - 5 p.m., library. A formal introduction to Excel. Participants will learn to create and format spreadsheets, work with formulas, and use templates. Students should have basic familiarity with accessing programs on the computer and using the Internet. Class will consist of two three-hour sessions. Use of a PC laptop with Excel 2010 installed is required. (Some laptops available thru LIFRC – bring a USB flash drive). Instructor is Susan Young. Fee is $40 if paid by 3/11 and $50 after 3/11.

class: Intermediate Excel, 6 - 9 p.m., library. This hands-on workshop is the second in a series. Participants learn how to refine work-sheets, work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, use common functions for calculations, diagnose error messages, and more about data analysis. Students must have basic familiarity with creating and formatting a spreadsheet, working with formulas, using spreadsheet templates, and an Internet browser. Use of a PC laptop with Excel 2010 installed is required. (Some available thru LIFRC – bring a USB flash drive). Prerequisite: Beginning Excel class or instructor permission. Instructor is Susan Young. Fee is $40 if paid by 3/11and $50 after 3/11.

CommunityCalendar

Lisa Byers sets the record straight

It has come to my atten-tion that emails containing a video of me are circu-lating. The video was first posted on a blog, then emailed from one real estate agent to another on San Juan. The video is a five-minute excerpt of a speech I gave in June 2012. The excerpt is at http://vimeo.com/47054431, and the

panel discussion is at: http://vimeo.com/47054429).

Without asking me about the video, or the context, the email states: “After watching this video I’m not sure if Lisa is a socialist or com-munist.”

For the record, the video is from a talk I gave about the history of the ideas that led to the current day com-munity land trust model for providing affordable hous-ing. To assign a political philosophy to me based on that talk is inaccurate and inflammatory.

I’m not surprised about people criticizing me or expressing different opin-ions. That comes with the territory of running for office. What concerns me is the effect that viral emails with misinformation have on the culture of our com-

munity.I have found again and

again that civil interactions with people, whether they agree or disagree with me, broaden my understanding and strengthen my con-nections. Like so many of us, I have learned how to use email effectively, which often means limiting its use. It is easy to forward an email without thinking about the consequences. I think it is valuable to ask: is there evidence that validates the information presented? Could I say to someone’s face, the thing that I am sending to others?

The culture of this place is tended by each of us. When we fail to treat one another as we would want to be treated, we risk losing the decency and tolerance we have cultivated.

I appeal to each of you to hold steadfast to our cul-ture of mutual respect. If you read something about a candidate, ask yourself if

the source is authenticated. If not, consider suggesting that the person verify facts.

If you wish to learn more about any of the candidates, contact us directly, check out our websites or meet us at any of the events in the coming weeks.

Let’s examine candidates’ actual qualifications, not engage in mud-slinging and innuendo.

Lisa Byerscandidate for county

council

Hughes thank youCongratulations to Lisa

Byers, Lovell Pratt and Bob Jarman for their recent pri-mary victories. I look for-ward to seeing each of you over the next few months on the campaign trail.

I would like to thank sup-porters and friends who stepped up and voted for me in the primary. It is an honor to serve you on the current county council and

Alice Campbell, M.S

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Letters to the EditorLetters to the editor must be no more than 350 words in length and

must be signed by the writer. Include address and telephone number for verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be published. Send your letters via e-mail to: cbagby@islandsweekly.com.

Lopez Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings:

Mondays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s CenterWednesdays - 4 p.m. - Women’s meeting at the fellowship hall at Grace Episcopal ChurchFridays - 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s CenterSaturdays - noon at the Children’s CenterContact phone number 468-2809

Al-Anon:Saturdays - 9:30 a.m. at the Children’s Center, Lopez.Contact phone number 468-4703.

LOPEZBUSINESS HOURS

Galley Restaurant Open at 8 am

Full menu until at least 8 pm every nightShort-list menu

after 8 p.m.Fresh, Local,

Fantastic

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Lopez IslanderBreakfast: begins 9am

Saturday & SundayLunch:

11:30 am - 5 pm dailyDinner: 5 pm - 9 pmSunday - Thursday

Dinner: 5 pm - 10 pmFriday & Saturday

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CorrectionIn the first paragraph of Bill Evans’ column last week

entitled “Lopez Island School bond on April ballot” the estimated tax increase SHOULD read $68 per $100,000, NOT per $1,000.

See LetterS, pAge 5

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By Gretchen WingThere’s an empty house

in the Hamlet which gives Florence Wagner mixed feel-ings. She bought it follow-ing the death of her husband Jackson, fearing that her own health was deteriorating too fast to stay up on Whiskey Hill.

“I did what they say you shouldn’t do, make a major decision within a year of your husband’s death,” she says.

But so far, Florence, shown right, has not found herself ready to leave the house that Jack designed, permeated as it is with memories.

Florence met Jack on a beach in San Francisco in the late 1950s. They were both watching, separately but with equal amusement, a local lady setting herself up for “sunbathing” on the chilly beach with repeated trips up and down the cliff stairs for mattress, pillows, books and beach umbrella. When the wind seized the umbrella, Florence and Jack both came to the rescue. And talked. And set up a date.

The next day Florence called her mom and told her, “I’ve met the man I’m going to marry.”

Did Jack tell his mother the same thing about Florence?

“No, he told me, ‘I’m not getting married again.’ He’d been married twice.”

But Florence changed his mind.

San Francisco represent-ed one more in a series of westward steps for Florence. Starting from East Orange, New Jersey, where she sur-vived polio at age two, she left for Ann Arbor to earn her Bachelor of Arts in nursing from the University of Michigan, then on to California to work. So moving around with Jack came easily. When he finished his Ph.D. in neuro-anatomy, the couple went to Oxford, England for

his post-doc, then settled in Houston, where Jack taught at the Baylor Medical School.

Ready to extend their family (beyond Jack’s two children from a previous marriage), Florence and Jack found biology uncoop-erative, so in the mid-60s they adopted two baby girls, less than a year apart. In 1970, Jack decided to enter medi-cal school himself, so money got a little tight and Florence went back to work as a nurse. For three years she worked full-time while caring for two little girls and doing 100 per-cent of the housework and finances. But that was their agreement from the begin-ning, and nothing more than Florence expected. And Jack made it up to her.

Florence had never been wild about moving to Texas, but “Jack bribed me with horses,” she says. She had always adored them. Sure enough, once Jack got his MD., in the early 70s, the couple acquired not just a horse, but an entire horse farm: 75 acres outside College Station, Texas; a house and barn Jack designed himself; and as many as 28 Arabians. While Jack helped to found the medical school at Texas A & M, Florence traded nurs-ing for horse training. She took special delight in halter-

breaking the young ones: “I used all verbal commands, I almost never used a whip.”

She rode, showed Western Pleasure, hosted Jack’s stu-dents for barbecues, and shared her love for horses with the girls. One daughter still lives on that farm.

Poor balance and joints, a legacy of polio, required Florence to give up riding after about ten years, to focus on training. But in the mid-80s, just as she turned 50, another health scare stalked Florence: breast cancer. She faced the disease head-on, with radical surgery and radi-ation. “Yes, that was a won-derful 50th year,” she laughs.

But the cancer has stayed away.

In the late 80s, the Wagners were introduced to the San Juans through Wayne Fowler, a friend of Jack’s, who flew them around in his plane. After a picnic with a “mag-nificent sunset,” they chose Whiskey Hill – nearly bare of houses then – as their vaca-tion home site. Several years of Lopez summers followed, then Jack retired and the couple moved here full-time. Florence dived into volun-teer work at the library, the Health Fair, and in church wreath sales. She also knitted baby afghans for an Indian reservation in South Dakota. Jack passed away in 2010, but Florence keeps herself active.

She continues to knit, and currently serves on the Hamlet House board. She also bakes chocolate chip cookies for the EMTs’ week-ly meetings, out of gratitude for their “wonderful” care of Jack.

For now, when Florence and Jack’s four children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren visit, they come to the photograph-and-art-filled house on Whiskey Hill.

“Lopez is their peace haven,” Florence says.

But when the time comes to move, the Hamlet house stands ready to receive not only Florence, but her trove of memories of a life “truly blessed” with a 51-year mar-riage – “a great love story.” The space may be small, but Florence will make those memories fit.

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SudokuFill 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 dif� culty ranges from 1-10 (easy) 11-15 (moderate) and 16-20 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 4.Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 8

On Friday, March 8 there will be a film screen-ing of “Who Bombed Judi Bari?” in the Port Stanley Schoolhouse, 7:30 p.m. on International Women’s Day, March 8. The event is spon-sored by Sue DuMond of Home on the Grange and Knowledge Share. The film will be followed by a Q&A with producer and car bomb

victim Darryl Cherney and Earth First Co-founder Mike Roselle.

The film explores the life and work of Bari, a prominent environmental organizer. Bari and Cherney were car-bombed in Oakland in 1990 while on a musical organizing tour for three months of dem-onstrations called Redwood Summer. Bari was urging thousands to camp out and protest the clear cutting of the giant trees. Despite hav-ing previously received doz-ens of death threats, Bari and Cherney were arrested by the FBI and Oakland Police and accused of bombing themselves. The pair went on to sue the authorities for civil rights violations, winning four million dollars, though not before Bari died of cancer seven years after surviving the crippling bombing.

The 93-minute, documen-tary features archival footage including a special Humboldt County live version of “Angel from Montgomery” per-formed by Bonnie Raitt; rare footage of Woody Harrelson climbing the Golden Gate Bridge for the redwoods;

and a tribute to Judi Bari by California Governor Jerry Brown. Bari herself narrates the movie via her 1997 deathbed deposition captured on videotape. As she recounts her life story under oath, the movie flashes back and forth to footage of the daring, action-packed, yet often humorous and musical scenes she depicts. Additionally, the production company is offering a $50,000 reward for information lead-ing to arrest and conviction of the bomber while he simul-taneously self-distributes the movie Cherney and Director Mary Liz Thomson crafted out of colorful archival foot-age of the redwood timber wars of the 80’s and 90’s.

A donation of $10 (sliding scale) is requested.

For more info, visit http://whobombedjudibari.com/.

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(1976 hit)14. Scalawag15. Pith helmet16. Airy17. Small, long-tailed

Old World tropics lizard

18. Black mineral, MnO(OH)

20. Small bell-shaped bomb

22. Cold cuts, e.g.23. Branch24. As fast as

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handicraft and design (3 wd)

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e.g.63. Medical advice,

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fine black carbon particles

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Crossword Puzzle

Answers to today's puzzle on page 8

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The film ‘Who Bombed Julie Bari?’ comes to Lopez Island

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One big decision that can be hard to move past the discussion stage in wedding planning is what to serve

the guests. The meal represents a big por-tion of a wedding reception budget, so it is important to be absolutely satisfied with the

food and its presentation.In the San Juans, you’ll find a long list of

caterers and restaurants to choose from, and the islands are quickly earning a reputation for an abundance of locally produced food and for an assortment of prepared culinary

The San Juan Islands are known far and wide for a quintes-sentially laid-back lifestyle and certainly for being casual when it comes to clothing

But when it comes to an impor tant event such as a wed ding, casual may not fly. Be mindful of the tips below when it’s time to select your outfit.

For women, there is one gol den rule: never wear a white dress. The bride should be the only per son to dress in this color; for someo ne else to wear it would show very poor man ners, as if they were trying to steal the show.

Provocative sty les, such as very short, tight dres ses with plun-ging nec kli nes, should also be avoi ded. Dresses made of a silky fabric are clas sics, and a light woven wool is alright, but avoid knits and worn loo king fabrics. Hem li nes should never go too high — a dress cut just above the knee is the most appro pria te choi ce.

For men, a long-slee ved shirt tuc ked insi de the pants with a belt and a tie is a basic cour te sy. Smart pants in a dark color com ple te the out fit. Wearing a sports jac ket or suit jac ket will depend on the type of wed ding you attend. The impor tant thing is to forgo casual clo thing and bright colors, like a flas hy Hawaiian shirt.

Once in a whi le, the bride and groom may spe ci fy a color that they want all their guests to wear. If so, be agre e a ble about it and

fol low their wis hes. It may be that they have a wed ding the me, or that they want to stan dar di ze the pho to graphs in their sou ve nir album. Don’t for get that this is the bride and groom’s day, not an occa sion to try and stand out from the other guests.

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Contributed photo / Kevin MeyersA groom offers up a humorous ‘toast’ at wedding recep-tion and dinner at Roche Harbor Resort.

delights. In fact, the Lonely Planet, pub-lisher of more than 500 travel guides, named the San Juan Islands No. 3 in its Top 10 U.S. Destinations for 2013, and gave the islands a new moniker in doing so, “The Gourmet Archipelago”.

While seafood is one the San Juans’ specialties, of course, the islands are also renowned for locally grown lamb, beef, greens, and wines as well.

Being able to see and taste each of the dishes that will be served at your reception is essential. An experienced caterer will be prepared to offer you a tasting, as well as references from prior clients. Think about a menu that includes hors d’oeuvres, an appetizer, a main course, and wedding cake for dessert. A major budget factor is whether your meal will be served buffet style or plated as a sit-down meal.

When deciding on the menu it is impor-tant to provide choices: one for children, one for vegetarians, as well as a general meal for the majority of the other guests.

For the first course, choose season-al products, such as a salad during the summer or a soup in the fall. For the main course, chicken is always good value because it is cooked the same way for every guest. Beef, on the other hand, needs to be offered at a variety of stages of done-ness.

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The folks at Roche Harbor Resort know a thing or two about weddings.

After hosting nuptials by the doz-ens year-in and year-out, you might say that by now it’s woven into their DNA. And while the picturesque seaside village, with its historic hotel, inspiring array of flower gardens and bustling sun-splashed marina, isn’t the only sought-after spot for a couple to wed in the San Juans, it remains one of the most popular on San Juan Island.

It also carries high praise from a legion of newlyweds. In fact, in 2012 Roche Harbor was rated as one of Washington state’s top wedding destinations by theknot.com, a leading wedding industry website, for the second year in a row. That distinction is based on the feedback of brides who have been there and by newlywed reviews as well.

“It’s the second year in a row for us and we think that speaks to our consistency, and that we’re not just a flash in the pan,” said Roche Harbor Lodging and Events Director Sam Jacobson.

While Roche Harbor resort is in high demand, Jacobson believes the San Juan Islands are an ideal wedding destination, collectively. The reasons are many.

“I think people who grow up in Washington want to show off their state

and that the San Juans, with the ferries and the water and the natural beauty, are one of

those quintessential scenic locations in the state,” he said. “And the proximity to Seattle is really helpful when you’re planning a wedding where a lot of your guests may be coming from somewhere out of state.”

And there’s more. Like the weather. Situated in the combined rain shadow

of the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island, the islands receive about one-third of the average amount of rainfall that Seattle, about 65 miles south as the seaplane flies, typically does in any given year. Still, tem-peratures are generally milder than on the mainland, and most definitely milder than those east of the Cascades, because of the moderating effect from that vast amount of marine water that ebbs and flows across the archipelago.

And when it comes to practical mat-ters, the San Juans are well-stocked in that department as well. Three of the four ferry-served islands, Shaw being the exception, are flush with seasoned professionals – caterers, photographers, musicians, event planners, florists – who make it their business to make certain the business end of every soon-to-be-newlyweds’ very special day is remarkable, memorable and complete.

— Scott Rasmussen

Making wedding plans can be an all-consuming task. But don’t forget about that all-important

license to wed. In the San Juans, the San Juan County

Auditor’s office is the place to go for a marriage license. The folks there are well-schooled in the wedding arena. In fact, 2012 was a banner year at the auditor’s

office, which issued a total of 150 marriage licenses that year. That’s an increase of 15 percent over the 130 applications pro-cessed the year before. Holy matrimony!

Obtaining a marriage license is a fairly quick and straightforward affair, but there are several documents you’ll want to bring along when you submit your application, and a couple of dates and deadlines to keep in mind.

Here’s how it works: The cost is $60, the price of which

includes a single copy of a marriage certif-icate. Additional copies can be purchased for $3.

Applications can be obtained in person at the auditor’s office, located at the county courthouse in Friday Harbor, or ordered by phone, 360-378-2161, or by email or “snail mail” (see below), or online, www.co.san-juan.wa.us.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and present identification with their picture and date of birth. By law, Washington state has a 3-day waiting peri-od after a license is issued, so applications must be made at least three days prior to a wedding ceremony.

A license is valid for 60 days from the date it’s issued. (Additional rules apply for anyone 17 or younger; visit the auditor’s homepage, www.co.san-juan.wa.us/auditor/default.aspx, and click on the “licensing” tab for more about these requirements).

Goin’ to the chapel? Don’t forget that license to wed

Contributed photo / Courtesy of Redstone PicturesNewlylweds take timeout for a kiss during a wedding along the waterfront at Roche Harbor Resort.

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What do you do with a one-of-a-kind type of show following its successful debut?

Naturally, you head out on the road. That’s precisely what the folks heading up the San Juans

one-and-only wedding show, Isle Be Wed, have in store. A year ago, a long list of San Juan Island-based wedding-

related vendors joined forces to launch the inaugural Isle Be Wed, celebrating island wedding fare available to brides and grooms throughout the islands, and beyond.

This year, the show will take place at three different locations, simultaneously, on Orcas and San Juan islands. Isle Be Wed Coordinator Felicity Milne, of Cakes by Felicitations, is delight-ed by both the interest in the show and how it’s expanding.

“Because of the overwhelming growth of destination weddings in the San Juan Islands we literally ran out of room,” she said.

Mark Saturday, March 9, on your calendar. Isle Be Wed will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following venues: San Juan Island Yacht Club, in Friday Harbor, 273 Front Street (378-3434); the Orcas Hotel, in Orcas Village, 8 Orcas Hill Road (376-4300); the Outlook Inn, in Eastsound, Orcas, 171 Main Street (376-2200).

The show offers a forum wherein brides, grooms, plan-ners, family and close friends can meet and interact with nearly 40 different vendors covering everything that a couple would need to make their destination wedding a dream come true, Milne says.

This year’s assembly of vendors includes a long list of local caterers, photographers, musicians, lodging establish-ments, wedding venues, transportation providers, equip-ment rental companies and more. Individual vendors are listed below. For more info, visit Isle Be Wed’s Facebook page at, www.facebook.com/IsleBeWed, or, www.visitsan-juans.com/islebewed, or at www.islebewed.com. Vendors:

Lodging: The Island Inn at 123 West, Wanderlust Hospitality, Lakedale Resort, Friday Harbor House, Longhouse B&B, West Beach Resort, Orcas Island Lodgings, Orcas Hotel and Outlook Inn

Venues: Pelindaba Lavender Farm, San Juan Vineyards, San Juan Island Yacht Club and Red Rabbit Farm

Photography: Tim Dustrude Photography, Satya Curcio Photography, Steve Horn Photography, Weddings San Juan Video

Catering: Cask and Schooner Restaurant, Happy Place Sushi, Deb Nolan Custom Catering, Deer Harbor Inn, Vinny’s Ristorante

Music: Mary WillAllen – harp, San Juan Jazz Quintet, A San Juan DJ

Transportation: S chooners North, Eclipse Charters, Orcas Island Classic Cars and Event Transportation

Everything Else: Archie Brooks, Orcas Event Rentals, San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, Event Success

There’s good reason why thousands of visitors make their way to San Juan Island every year. Natural beauty aside, the island is a veritable wonderland of outdoor activity, along with its small town charm, and home to a whale-watching fleet, top-notch golf course, numerous parks, myriad hiking trails, a zip-line, scores of fabulous restaurants and art galleries, and much, much more.

So, your wedding guests will have plenty options for entertain-ment to chose from. Below are a few favorites.

— Rent a kayak or bring your own for a self-paddled cruise out of Friday Harbor to Turn Island, or out of Roche Harbor to English Camp or Mitchell Bay. All are easy to get to and fun to explore, especially at low tide. If you want to take up a whole morning or afternoon, you can check out any number of places nearby.

— Go swimming. There’s water everywhere, including a number of freshwater lakes. A shorty wetsuit will make it comfortable, and fins and a mask will make it adventurous.

— Go fishing or cruising. Small boat rentals and fishing guides are available in Friday Harbor. Friday Harbor Marine has a variety of boats for fishing or just sightseeing.

— In summer, spring or fall, go whale watching out of either Friday Harbor or Roche Harbor. Or make your way to Lime Kiln Park: the whales come in close at this picturesque spot on the west side. Whales also come by South Beach, near American Camp (also a good place to visit).

— Go hiking or biking. Lots of open space and lots of good biking roads. Mount Finlayson offers some great hikes, and there are others. The Afterglow Drive Mausoleum at Roche Harbor is a nice, cool hike with a broken column colonnade and stone chairs for meditating.

— Check out the Island Museum of Art and the half-dozen art galleries in Friday Harbor. Plus, the sculpture garden at the entrance to Roche Harbor is exceptional - and it’s close to the Afterglow Drive mausoleum.

— Walk the docks in Friday Harbor. Lots of boats, including some big boats in summer, at the Port of Friday Harbor docks.

That’s enough to keep you (and your kids) busy for a week. And there’s more: go to www.visitsanjuans.com/.

— Steve Wehrly

San Juan: An ‘Isle’ of endless entertainment

ContributorsPublishers: Roxanne Angel, Colleen Smith ArmstrongEditor: Scott RasmussenWriters: Cali Bagby, Scott Rasmussen, Steve WehrlyAdvertising Sales: Roxanne Angel, Colleen Smith Armstrong, Dubi Izakson, Howard SchonbergerGraphic Artists: Scott Herning, Kathryn Sherman Cover Photo: Contributed photos

Publication Information The Journal of the San Juans 640 Mullis St.,

Friday Harbor, WA 98250. P: 360‑378‑5696, F: 360‑378‑5128 ‑ www.sanjuanjournal.com

The Islands’ Sounder 217 Main Street,

Eastsound, WA 98245. P: 360‑376‑4500, F: 360‑376‑4501 ‑ www.islandssounder.com

The Islands’ Weekly 217 Main Street, Eastsound,

WA 98245. P: 360‑468‑4242, F: 360‑376‑4501 ‑ www.islandsweekly.com

Contributed photo / Kevin MeyersNewlyweds Evan and Mandy celebrate their marriage with a kiss and, to underscore the occasion, with a banner of their very own.

The photographer snaps a picture of you in a flowing white dress and your beloved in a black tux.

Behind you still blue waters and gentle peaks from surrounding islands gleam in the sunlight. It’s just one possible stunning image you can add to your scrapbook if you choose to have a wed-ding on Orcas Island.

The “Emerald Isle,” as locals call it, offers a wide expanse of pastoral beauty, pebbly shorelines and bucol-ic farmland. The island’s 56.9 square miles are dotted with small hamlets offering world-class restaurants, bou-tique shopping and a wealth of activ-ity tours. Scattered among the forests and along the pristine shores are a variety of quaint and lovely bed and breakfasts and hotels. Your guests might enjoy browsing the artisan pottery, jewelry or art at the island’s many galleries. Family and friends visiting for a wedding weekend can also take some free time to explore the many beaches and trails on this small, but lively island.

Professional Orcas Island wedding plan-ners are at your service to guide you as you select a venue; experienced wedding pho-tographers; talented local musicians; wed-ding officiant; or salons offering personal-ized hair, skin and makeup services.

Activities for guestsRight off of the boat, the Orcas ferry

landing hosts a gourmet grocery and deli,

post office, a few small shops, a public dock, boat rentals, whale watching, water taxi, car and moped rentals, and a taxi ser-vice. To the east lies a woodsy residential area along Killebrew Lake Road; to the northwest, Orcas Road winds through grassy meadows toward the island’s cen-ter, Eastsound.

Eastsound is home to an array of charming shops, restaurants and spe-cialty shops. You’ll find a public library, a historical museum, grocery stores, a pharmacy, restaurants and more. Along its north and south shorelines are three public parks, and Buck Park with skate park, playground and soccer fields. Orcas Center hosts a lively variety of musical, theatre and artistic offerings throughout each season.

On the southwestern prong of Orcas

Island, West Sound features a cafe, a pub-lic dock and a marina, while sunny Deer Harbor offers lodging, a restaurant, and two marinas where kayak, boat and whale watching tours embark.

Southeast of Eastsound, Olga Road leads to 5,200-acre Moran State Park. Drive. Hike or cycle to the top of 2,400-foot Mount Constitution, where you can take in breath-taking 360-degree views of the outlying islands and, on clear days, the Cascade Mountain range. Trails provide easy walks or rigorous, hilly climbs that intersect and add on with one another. You can spend all day exploring the island’s treasured state

park. Afterward, you might enjoy picnick-ing at Cascade Lake’s popular sun-warmed swimming area, with a playground, barbe-cues and picnic tables - fun for the whole family.

Beyond the park lies Olga, with its eclec-tic art co-op and restaurant; past it you’ll find secluded Obstruction Pass State Park, with hike-in campgrounds along a lovely pebbled beach. Point Lawrence Road leads to the hamlet of Doe Bay, with a great view of gentle waters, a historic resort complete with a delicious restaurant, a sundries shop and hot tubs.

Wherever you go on this island whether you are tying the knot or visiting as a guest you will find beauty, tranquility and a sense of escape from the busy world.

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At your wedding cer-emony, “I do” are not the only words you’ll

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you, but your vows are the reason for your union and should be chosen and spoken with care. If you have opted for a religious ceremony, many priests or pastors will provide you with traditional vows. If that is the case, you won’t have to think too hard.

On the other hand, if you have decided on a more unconventional route, writing

your own vows is a wonder-fully romantic idea.

But what if you can’t quite get your thoughts and feel-ings down on the page? What if you find yourself stuck in front of a blank page for hours on end? Here are a few sug-gestions for expressing your love without sounding overly sentimental.

Start by asking yourself the right questions. How did you fall in love with your future spouse? What does commit-ment mean to you? And mar-riage? Your answers are the best material to use, as they come straight from your heart.

Keep your vows simple and concise so they will be memo-

rable and interesting. There is nothing wrong with draw-ing inspiration from a favorite poet or a line from a movie.

Most of all, you don’t want your guests’ eyelids getting heavy, so a good rule to fol-low is to make the vows about the same length as traditional vows, which are between 30 to 40 seconds long when spoken.

You won’t make a mistake if you are speaking from the heart. Once you have your vows down on paper, prac-tice them until you have them memorized perfectly. It wouldn’t hurt to have a copy tucked into your sleeve, just in case your nerves play with your memory.

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Orcas was the first place we traveled as a couple and it was an easy location for our families and guests to travel to, so it quickly became our first choice. There were tons of lodging options for couples as well as large groups or families and the local vendors made planning a wedding from six hours away extremely easy.

Our guests made the most of Orcas as well. Because we had an early evening ceremony, they had time to kayak, swim, hike, shop, and explore before heading out to the main festivities. The weekend was a success and we aren’t the only ones planning a return trip!

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As you peruse the silver-covered magazines, it may seem hard to believe in the possibility of a

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If you don’t have a big budget, plan on taking advan-tage of the abilities of those around you. Your best friend’s boyfriend is a pho-tographer? You have a cousin who’s a florist or an auntie who has an im mense flower garden? Invite them to contribute their expertise and resources as a wed-ding gift.

Use a computer to design and print your own invitations. Be aware that winter weddings are generally less

expensive, with the prices of reception halls often dropping by 20 to 40 per-cent between November and March. Church ladies’ committees are often in

the business of catering, and church halls are s o m e t i m e s available for wedding par-ties. If you opt for that, make sure you know their policies r e g a r d i n g music and dancing!

If it’s okay with the manager of the space you’re renting, consider re cruiting extended family to cater the meal by contributing two or three dishes each; the approach is close in spirit to a pot-luck but with all the class of a catered buffet table. This, too, would make a valued wedding gift alternative.

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did beaches and waters gently lapping at pristine shores, Lopez Island’s backdrop is an ideal set-ting to start the first day of life-long vows.

The island, known as the “Friendly Isle” is a peaceful place, but is also a top destination for visitors to the San Juans. Don’t be surprised if fel-low motorists wave to you and your guests - it’s the island way. Lopez is also the closest of the ferry-served islands to Anacortes, making it a quick and convenient trip for bride and groom and all their friends and family. Plus visitors will get the thrill of surveying the view of other islands in the San Juan archipelago as they cruise on to Lopez via the ferry.

Although Lopez Island’s population is small, around 2,400 peo-ple, it has a wide variety of music concerts, community-inspired events, art shows and cultural events. You’ll find talented wedding and creative photographers and an eclectic group of musicians to add a unique touch to your special ceremony. Most of the island’s businesses are located in Lopez Village. On Saturday mornings in the summer, you’ll find shoppers perusing fresh vegetables at the Farmers Market, and children playing in Lopez Village Park.

Wedding venues: The island offers a selection of potential cer-emony venues like the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts with its wood floors, large windows and outdoor performance pavilion; Woodmen Hall offers a one-of-a-kind venue, recently renovated to reflect its historical character; Lopez Island Vineyards

offers beautifully land-scaped winery gardens for an intimate outdoor wedding location; Lopez Islander Resort is located on charming Fisherman Bay and includes water-front hotel rooms and restaurant; The Galley truly offers a family-friendly environment on Fisherman Bay; the Edenwild Inn with pre-mium accommodations nestled in the heart of Lopez Village. There are also several quaint and beautiful churches for tying the knot includ-ing Center Church and Grace Episcopal Church.

Activities for guests: What makes Lopez such a romantic setting is its vast expanses of spectacular beaches, vistas and stunning wildlife. It’s common to see great blue herons and osprey fly into the distance behind you. Take a trip to Odlin County Park and Spencer Spit State Park and your wedding guests may also catch a bald eagle soaring overhead or spy a killer whale sighting in the waters below. The Lopez Village, which has a grocery stores, two coffee shops, several boutiques, restaurants, a bookstore, and a bakery, provides the essentials and any last minute items for your time on the island. If your guests are in need a place to stay there are plenty of accommodations on the island including a motel, bed and breakfasts, vacation home rentals and three campgrounds.

A wedding on Lopez not only gives you breathtaking scenery, but a place to take a deep breath and simply revel in the rustic charm and friendly people of the island.

— Cali Bagby

Contributed photo / Robert S. HarrisonLopez offers unique and picturesque locations to make your wedding memories last a lifetime.

The natural beauty of the San Juans Islands has long served as an inspiration for photographers of all stripes: professional, amateur, novice and now, for just about anyone carrying a

cell-phone. But when it comes to a wedding, it’s the skilled, polished profes-

sional you’ll want to seek out and trust to capture the mood and the moments, and to help create the memories of that special day. You’ll find many to chose from in the San Juans.

It’s a crucial choice indeed, as the photograph album is always a precious souvenir. Looking for a photographer is a little like finding your future partner; you need to discover that rare pearl, the one just right for your style and your personality.

It is vital, therefore, to organize a first, informal meeting where general questions can be discussed regarding the photographer’s methods and how he or she intends to recreate your special day in pictures.

Some offer eccentric, modified or sepia photographs, others will talk about a photographic wedding story while some will offer to take the photographs when the light is ideal... even when this is not on the day of your wedding!

Whatever is suggested, if it captures your interest always ask to see examples of the photographer’s work, although any professional would have taken care to bring a portfolio to the meeting.

This promotional tool should be able to speak for itself: no fake expressions, an atmosphere faithfully captured, natu-ral colours.

It’s always a bad sign if, from the first encounter, the photographer spends a lot of time trying to sell you a package deal in an insistent manner. In the end, it would be best in this instance to think about quality rather than economy.

Finding the perfect photographer...

Contributed photo An outdoor wedding in August on Waldron Island proved ideal for newly-weds Rachel Sorensen and Galen Boydston.

The environmental ethos runs deep in the San Juan Islands. And weddings are no exception. Here are a few sug-

gestions for an eco-friendly day. For the bride’s bouquet choose local wild

flowers, such as irises, daisies, or lavender. For boutineers and corsages, some leafy greenery will add a touch of originality to your bridal procession and advertise your commitment to being green. You could also replace the traditional table centerpieces with displays of freshly picked apples from a neighboring orchard — perfect if you’re getting married in September.

Have your invitations printed on FSC-certified 100% recycled paper. For your thank-you cards, choose stationery made

from paper in which wild flower are embed-ded; this kind of paper is available in many garden centers. For your ceremony and reception, choose locations that are eas-ily accessible in order to cut down on car engine emissions.

Brides who love their mother’s or grand-mother’s wedding gowns can have them altered by a seamstress. Buying a beautiful, recycled wedding band in gold or silver is another great way to be green. The rings can be personalized in the same way as traditional rings. Wedding rings that belonged to family members are also a meaningful option — after all, the Duchess of Cambridge was quite happy to accept Princess Diana’s engagement ring.

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He has finally proposed? Then your top priority is to do a bit of bragging and tell everyone the good news!

Once your initial excitement has calmed down a touch, though, you’ll have to take time to do some serious thinking. There are so many details to plan, a budget to draw up, and deadlines to be met: it can seem over-whelming.

If you are finding it hard to get some trac-tion in launching your wedding planning, here are nine tips to give you some direction and help you get moving:

1. Establish your budget per guest. In fact, this is the perfect time to draw up your guest list.

2. Order your invitations, being careful to include your names, the date, time, and place of the wedding and reception, as well as the date by which you need to receive replies. Being clear about this will help you save a lot of precious time and money. Be sure to include stamped, addressed envelopes if you can.

3. The reception hall is often one of the biggest expenses, so be sure to reserve one as quickly as possible. If you want to keep expenses down, think about holding the recep-tion at a family home or in a garden.

5. Make up or order wedding favors for your guests. These are put with their place setting or offered at the end of the reception. Let your imagination run wild: you could offer small homemade soaps, candles, local produce in mini format, bath pearls, or small boxes of candies. It can also be fun to have a “retro” favor, such as a pack of matches with the bride and groom’s names embossed on the matchbook cover.

6. Give yourself enough time to find a wedding gown that really suits your personal-ity. It is also possible to rent a dress for the occasion, much as your beloved can buy or rent his tuxedo.

7. Book your hair, make-up, esthetician, and manicure appointments several weeks before the wedding. If possible, plan a test run.

8. Put all your heart into writing down the vows that you would like to make during the marriage ceremony. If you plan to make a speech at the reception, be sure to get that down in writing as well.

9. Plan the reception down to the last detail: create the atmosphere you like with suitable music, entertainment, and a décor that matches your personality. (Don’t forget to decorate the bathrooms, a place everyone will see at some point!)

10. Organize your honeymoon so that you can celebrate your new life together.

And while we’re talking weddings, here are a few other tips to keep in mind:

• Avoid giving important jobs to the parents of the bride and groom — unless they really want to be involved that way. Instead, let them enjoy being with the guests.

• If you intend to create a gift list, be sure to put it on the Internet so that it will be easily accessible to everyone.

• If small children will be at the reception, plan to have a space available where they can play and a quiet room where they can sleep.

• Take photographs of your hair and make-up test runs so you can choose the perfect

combination when you’re well rested. Prepare a make-up kit for any touch-up jobs on your big day.

• Leave a guest book at the entrance of the reception hall. It’s a great souvenir to keep, along with your photo album.

• Leave a disposable camera on every table so that guests can record magical moments during the reception.

Contributed photo / Robert S. HarrisonWith weddings plan intact and special day at hand, a bride leads a procession with an escort of color-coordinated bridesmaids by her side.

Contributed photo / Kevin MeyersNewlyweds Chris and Jennifer share a quiet moment together along the waterfront.

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I look forward to the oppor-tunity to continue this ser-vice for the next four years.

It’s been my great privi-lege to meet many amazing people of this county over the past weeks and months and am eager to meet many more in the near future.

If you see me at the mar-ket or the pharmacy or at my council office in the senior center, please stop and say hello, I really want to meet you and have a con-versation.

Thank you again for your support.

Rick HugHessan Juan county council

Orcas West/Waldron

Reagles retires from OPALCO

After 18 years of dedicated service to OPALCO mem-bers, Ginny Reagles has decided to retire. Since 1995, Ginny has been the recogniz-able “voice of OPALCO” and a familiar face to many mem-bers in her role as a Member Services Representative in the Eastsound office.

To OPALCO staff, Ginny is a beloved family member. Her playful sense of humor, knowledge of island history, and keen attention to safety and customer service were skillfully woven into her day to day work.

Please join me in con-gratulating Ginny on a long and successful career at OPALCO. May she fully enjoy a happy and healthful retirement!

If you wish to send a note to Ginny, her mailing address is: P.O. Box 1766, Eastsound, WA 98245.

Amy saxe, OPALcO member services

supervisor

School bond supportI urge you to vote for the

campus wide renovation Bond on the April ballot.

There are many reasons this is a timely opportunity including $750,000 in energy savings, necessary systems and facility repairs or replace-ments, rock bottom interest rates, and to increase signifi-cantly the efficient and effec-tive use of classrooms, pro-grams, and curriculum for students and staff for the next 30 years.

The cost per $100,000 assessed value will be $68 and seniors over 61 years of age or anyone 100 percent disabled living in their pri-mary San Juan County resi-dence at least six months of the year with disposable household income less than $35,000 may qualify to be exempt from paying the school bond levy, as well as the maintenance and operation levy of local schools.

I believe our Lopez com-munity has a huge capacity for vision as actualized in our library, our solid waste facil-ity, our emergency services, the Community Land Trust, the Family Resource Center and countless other places and programs.

I believe this capacity for vision includes our children and our school. Vote Yes For Lopez in April.

cAROL steckLeRLopez island

I am writing in sup-port of the Lopez School Construction Bond proposal that will be on the ballot in April. This bond will cover a campus-wide renovation of both the elementary and high school.

I’ve spent a lot of time in this school, as a substitute teacher, and volunteer. I know that we currently have one of the lowest school tax rates in the state, and I know in these harder economic times, we need to think differently. That’s what I like about the school board’s approach.

We are not talking about a new school from the ground up, which is always a temp-tation. Amazingly, the archi-

tects and engineers chose the renovation plan of $15.5 million over an entirely new school of $35 million, stating that there was a lot of life left in the existing facilities. The renovated school will be designed to last at least 30 years.

The renovation will not only make our gymnasium safer from fires – ever notice that there is no sprinkler system in there? – but will upgrade the facility to save thousands of dollars in ener-gy costs. It will enable this community to finally have a school kitchen that can be shared with the community, and accommodate local food, rather than that processed stuff sent from afar.

Based on a facility assess-ment conducted two years

ago, the school infrastructure alone needs for more than $6 million in replacements,

repairs, and upgrades. I like the board’s approach. It makes fiscal sense to me to

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The Lopez Island Library announces the acquisition of the Early Literacy Station, a complete, turnkey educational solution load-ed with over 55 educational software titles for kids ages two to eight. The Early Literacy Station offers children a safe, standalone com-puter not connected to the Internet that is age-appropriate, engaging, and academically relevant for children. The ELS has a colorful keyboard and tiny mouse to promote easy learning and self discovery.

The Early Literacy Station’s educational

software covers seven curricular areas: read-ing, math, science, social studies, writing, arts and music, and reference. The system is designed to attract and educate toddlers through early elementary school ages.

The educational software titles include:• La Casa de Dora• Giggles Kids My Musical World/ABCs

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• Sesame Street• Speakaboos interactive storybooks• World of GooThe Early Literacy Station has an imagina-

tive interface that encourages exploration. Many of the software programs contain dis-guised learning activities that expand the child’s experience through games and exten-sion activities.

“The Early Literacy Station is an invalu-able resource for our toddlers to fifth grade students,” says Library Director Lou Pray.

“The kids are having fun and learning at the same time.”

According to library staff, AWE’s Early Literacy Stations are used in over 35 per-cent of the public libraries across the United States and Canada. Elementary schools, Head Start centers, after school programs and child care facilities are adding the Early Literacy Station to their educational offerings. The Early Literacy Station is available in English, Spanish, and French editions. For more info, visit www.awelearning.com.

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Rhea MilleRlopez island

Support for PrattI don’t usually write letters

to the editor nor do I take a public position on candidates for office. But I am making an exception for Lovel Pratt because I have worked with her for many years in a broad variety of venues and never

failed to be impressed with her thoroughness, commu-nity commitment and willing-ness to just do the work.

From the Home Trust start up, to county management, to broader state issues, Lovel has always been ready to dig in and do the hard work. Due to her willingness and effec-tiveness, she was nominated by the last county council to be on our state legislative steering committee, engaged not only in county business but in broader state issues that would affect us all.

She made the arduous weekly trips to Olympia for several years, not just

attending the meetings, but establishing good working relationships in hallways and developing serendipitous con-tacts that ultimately solved serious county problems, get-ting things done that others only complained about.

I have worked with Lovel most recently on state and local derelict vessel concerns and watched her jump in with both feet to help establish bet-ter oil spill response solutions and to influence legislation to get proactive with derelict vessel negligence.

In the past two years, most of the county council letters to the state senate, house and officials have been drafted by Lovel. She makes sure that Olympia knows we are here and she makes sure that our issues get addressed. Without Lovel on the council, that role is now largely unfilled.

Even among those who don’t always see eye to eye with her on issues, Lovel is respected for putting in the effort and not giving up on difficult cases.

We need more than anoth-er nice guy on our council in this critical transition … we need someone who does the work.JoanRuth BauMann

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found in anti-dandruff shampoos. Mix a quarter-cup apple cider vinegar with a quarter-cup water. Pour this mixture into a spray bottle and spritz it on to your hair and scalp. Wrap your head in a towel and leave on for anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, then remove the towel and wash your hair.

Rubbing tea tree oil into your scalp is also a popular alternative treatment for a dry, itchy scalp. According to the Mayo Clinic, this solution has been used for hundreds of years as an antiseptic, antibiotic and anti-fungal treatment, and it’s a natural alterna-tive for treating scalp problems.

It’s time to seek medical attention when you have tried all the common sense approaches to healing dry skin, said James, as the symptoms could point to another condition.

LOPEZ IsLandChrist the King Community ChurCh, There’s

Always a Place for You! CTK gathers at 10 a.m. in the

school multi-purpose room at 86 School Road. Come

as you are! More info at 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!

lopez island Community ChurCh, 91 Lopez

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

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

lutheran ChurCh in the san juans, 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 Emmanual. 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: 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 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. Call 378-

2910 for Mass times on San Juan and Orcas Islands.

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16’ SEAMIST, 1968. Comes with EZ Loader Trailer with new tires. 6hp Mercury, 50hp Johnson, new cover. Li- cense & tags until June 2013. Recently serviced. $2,250. We’ll even throw in the crab pots! Call 360-675-9508 or Scott at 360-679-6954

1981 Europa 33’ Trawl- er, Canadian built by Ontario Yachts, Ltd. Fi- berglass downeast style hull. Single Volvo diesel. Excellent condition. Up- graded electronics in- clude autopilot, radar, fishfinder, PC running Coastal Explorer, VHF/DSC, Garmin GPS. Espar heat. Propane range. Exceptionally clean and capable boat. Asking $74,500. Located in Oak Harbor. Call 360- 279-1551.

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25.5’ BAYLINER Sarato- ga, 1980. 350 Chev with Volvo Penta OD. New Bimini, stainless steel supports, new uphol- stery up top, new Yama- ha 9.9 kicker, new stereo with deck speak- ers. new stove, through hull for water. Double bed amidships below the helm with large forward berth that breaks down to a galley table. Garmin GPS/ fish finder, VHF. In garage on trailer and ready to go. $10,000 firm. Very good price. You’ll love it. We have. 360-317-1575 (Friday Harbor)NOTICE OF PUBLIC Auction: A public auction will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at 1:00pm at the West Sound Marina, 525 Deer Harbor Road, Eastsound WA for the following: 28’ Tollycraft with onboard equipment. Boat is dry stored. Minimum bid is $500. Terms of sale: 50% down in cash on day of sale, with the bal- ance due within 3 busi- ness days. Successful bidder has 6 business days to remove the pur- chased vessel or make storage arrangements after closing. Property may be inspected begin- ning at 10:00 AM on day of Auction. All property sold as is.

AutomobilesClassics & Collectibles

1978 CORVETTE Coupe. 350/350, 365 hp ZZ4 motor, built trans- mission. All the hard stuff is done, just needs finished. All receipts. Many extra parts, some new. Over $25,000 in- vested, asking $8,500 obo. Moving, must sell. Serious only please. 360-473-6055 (Poulsbo)

Vans & Mini VansToyota

2001 TOYOTA SIENNA Minivan 130,000 miles. Well maintained! Good condition! Nice family car; some minor scratch- es and interior wear. New tires last June. $5,600. Langley, Whid- bey Isl. 360-321-5715.

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2006 SUZUKI Boulevard with less than 1600 miles. Almost brand new, super clean, parked in garage, engine ran at least once a week. Asking $5000. You can’t pass on a deal like this! Spring is around the corner. Will throw in some free gear. (360)720-9264 Whidbey Island

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Gallery Hours: Thu.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-3www.ChimeraGallery.com; (360) 468-3265

Lopez Artists’ Cooperative

OpeningReception:March 9th, 5-7 pm Show dates: 3/9-4/5

TJ Anderson(Wood Artist)

“Pieces of Broken Dreams”

Scott Hatch(Photographer)

“Out of the woods”

Come explore the wonder-ful world of seeds at Lopez Island’s first annual Seedy Saturday, brought to you by the Lopez Community Land Trust Seed Library and KnowledgeShare. Learn basics of seed saving, delve into genetics and plant breed-ing, learn how to use the Seed Library, and/or come to the seed swap.

Seedy Saturday’s were first organized in 1990 by our neighbors to the North in Vancouver B.C., Canada. Since then, this catchphrase

event has taken root all over the globe. The basic premise of Seedy Saturday is to bring together garden-ers, farmers, scientists, and other “seedy” folks with the intention of fostering resilient community seed/food systems and preserv-ing and developing locally adapted open-pollinated crop varieties. These are the same goals the LCLT Seed Library is working towards here on Lopez.

The Lopez Island Seedy Saturday will take place on March 9 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Port Stanley School House and will include a series of workshops followed by a Seed Swap. The morning workshops from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. will include an overview of the LCLT Seed Library and an Introduction to Seed Saving with Charlie

Behnke and Ana Malinoff. In the afternoon from 1-4 p.m. we will delve into Plant Genetics for Seed Savers with Amanda Wedow followed by Brook Brouwer who will give a Primer in Plant Breeding: including history, theory, traditional and modern tech-niques, and intellectual prop-erty rights issues. At 4 p.m. we will transition into the Seed Swap.

This event is by donation and participants may choose to come for the entire day or for portions (i.e.: morning session, afternoon session, Seed Swap).

There will be a potluck lunch, so please bring a bowl for soup and something to share. Attendees are encour-aged to bring seeds to share at the Seed Swap, though it is not required to participate. This is also a good opportu-

nity to sign up as a member to the LCLT Seed Library.

For more information con-tact Charlie Behnke at seed-lclt@rockisland.com or 468-2951, and to register contact Callie North at 317-8179.

First Seedy Saturday

The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is just around the corner on Saturday, March 16 at Friday Harbor Middle School. Join fellow farmers and farm advocates from throughout the San Juan Islands for a weekend of inspira-tion, education, and comradery.

The summit features internation-ally renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, workshops on a variety of topics, round-tables, and more. To look at the sched-ule, go to http://sjcarc.org/files/2013/01/Ag-Summit-Schedule3.pdf.

Limited scholarships for San Juan County farmers have been made possible by gener-

ous donors. Email info@sjcarc.org to apply. The deadline is March 6.

Display tables are available free of charge to nonprofit organizations, with one organi-zation representative admitted at half price. Tables are also available to farms wishing to display or sell their products. Those interest-ed in tabling should email info@sjcarc.org.

A special hotel lodging package has been made available to summit participants spend-ing the night before or after in Friday Harbor.

You can register for the summit at http://www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/327902.

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Marlys and LynnThank their many Lopez

friends that sent messages and cheer

to them in Salem, Oregon.

Woodmen Hallrental info; 468-3092

The Native Plant Sale order deadline has been extended one week until March 28. Order now to take advantage of price discounts through the annual sale sponsored by WSU Master Gardeners and the San Juan Islands Conservation District. To see the list of avail-able plants and print out an order form go to sanjuan.wsu.edu or request a form at 387-4414. Plants are sold on a first come first served basis. Order now as certain varieties are already selling out. Pick up will be at the Orcas Grange on Saturday, April 6.

Deadline for Native Plant Sale Orders extended