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Riding Ludlow’s real estate wave There’s high-end new construction; sales are ‘brisk’ and ‘balanced’ By Allison Arthur of the Leader Karen Best was watching a client measure carpet and decide on updates to a home built in the 1990s, the decade when Best first began selling real estate in Port Ludlow. Her conversation with those new buyers last Friday made Best, now one of the top-selling and the longestserving agents in Jefferson County, reflect on the changes she’s seen in the community. “I came in when things were going down, and there wasn’t a lot of new construction,” Best said of when she began selling property in 1993. “People were talking about updating the houses of the 1970s the way they are talking now about updating houses from the 1990s.” “There hasn’t been new construction since mid-2008 to 2009. That was the last of the new construction,” said Best, who is associated with Coldwell Banker. Times change. Port Ludlow has grown. Many of the real estate agents she worked with are gone, victims of the last great recession. Today, the real estate market in Port Ludlow and Shine is “balanced,” she said. And there’s new construction. “We are not back to where we were prior to the recession, but we are seeing some appreciation. It’s a much better market. I think it will continue to be strong, because we are seeing a lot of baby boomers retire to our community,” said Best. “They are

Jeff Lindberg of Taylor Built Homes refers to a set of construction plans Saturday, Sept. 19, while beginning to build a house from the foundation in the Ludlow Cove Cottages development in Port Ludlow. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

coming from all over, primarily from California, but from the East, Texas and West Coast. Right now, I’m working with someone from Portland.” What’s changed for Best, in addition to the loss of agents, is the age of

the Internet. “People are coming based on what they see on the Internet: Zillow, Coldwell Banker, Trulia, Realtor.com. I bet I get a lead a day,” Best said of prospective buyers surfing the net

and discovering “sleepy,” underpriced Jefferson County. Actually, that’s not exactly how she sees it, though she knows that’s how some see it. “There is a perception of Port

Kindergarteners going to school all day PT, Chimacum districts hire more teachers, carve out space to keep class sizes down

Housing authority looks at Lincoln Building

By Nicholas Johnson of the Leader

Teacher Heather Sanders leads her class of kindergartners Sept. 22 morning at Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend. Sanders’ class is one of five now offered at the school, serving some 87 kindergarten students. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

making the student-teacher ratio nearly 19:1. Instead, some 87 students registered, prompting officials to carve out a fifth class, resulting in a ratio of about 17.5:1. In year’s past when full-day kindergarten required parents pay tuition at Grant Street, enrollment hovered in the low 70s. “We had much greater enrollment than we initially anticipated,” said Grant Street Principal Lisa Condran. To make room at Grant Street, the teachers lounge has been relocated to a room where some students once ate lunch, allowPORT TOWNSEND ing a student reading room to Port Townsend School Dis- shift into its former space and trict officials predicted 75 stu- creating classroom space for the dents split between four classes, extra kindergarten class. Now,

CHIMACUM Chimacum has also added an extra class after initially an“We have a bit of a ticipating 64 students split between three classes, making the bubble in preschool student-teacher ratio about 21:1. and kindergarten Chimacum is now hiring a fourth kindergarten teacher. students.” Art Clarke, Chimacum School District business manager, said Patricia Beathard the state pays for a full-time superintendent teacher so long as a class has beBrinnon School District tween 17 and 24 students, and every district wants smaller class sizes, he said. That’s why Chimacum added all students eat lunch in their another class. As the school year started, Chimacum had 73 kinclassrooms. “It’s been a logistical head- dergarteners registered, allowing ache,” Engle said of making room the district to add another class for the extra, unanticipated class, and achieve a ratio of about 18:1. See CLASS, Page 18▼ which had its first day Sept. 22.

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By Nicholas Johnson of the Leader Now offering full-day tuition-free kindergarten, Port Townsend’s Grant Street Elementary has added a fifth class this school year to handle greater-than-expected enrollment and keep student-teacher ratios down. “We’re finding we’re in this bind of having funding for fullday [kindergarten] but not having enough space for it,” Port Townsend Superintendent David Engle said. “We thought that wouldn’t happen to us but now we’re a living example of that issue.” As the state phases in funding for full-day kindergarten, school districts around the state are struggling to make room for new classes. This year, nearly 72 percent of kindergarten students statewide are fully funded. Next year, state school officials hope to see that rise to 100 percent. By the 201718 school year, all school districts are required to offer full-day kindergarten. In Jefferson County, Port Townsend and Quilcene school districts began receiving money this year, while Chimacum and Brinnon have been receiving state money for the past two years.

Ludlow that it’s a sleepy, old, retired community and that it’s not vibrant, and that’s not true. It’s very vibrant, and there’s lots of diversity. It’s convenient to shopping. We have a great

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The Peninsula Housing Authority (PHA) is eyeing the Lincoln School building on the Port Townsend High School campus for potential renovation as affordable housing. Annie O’Rourke, the PHA’s director of acquisition and development, said she is drafting a letter of interest to present to the Port Townsend School Board during its Sept. 28 meeting. The PHA is researching the feasibility of converting the 123-year-old, three-story, brick structure into affordable housing, said O’Rourke, who added that the letter would not include a specific project proposal, but would ask that the district hold off on plans to demolish the building. Any plan to take on new construction or a major remodel of any facility could take at least five years just to gather the necessary funds, O’Rourke noted. In May, the school district applied for a demolition permit from the City of Port Townsend, with Superintendent David Engle saying that the plan was to bring the building down over the summer. That did not happen, and now the permit application is See LINCOLN, Page 18▼

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Volunteer for Kinetic Fest glory! Kinetic Skulpture Race seeks helping hands Oct. 3-4 The 33rd annual Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race takes place Oct. 3-4, and organizers are looking for volunteers, said Janet Emery, Kinetic High Priestess for Life. A kinetic skulpture is a human-powered, artistically enhanced vehicle that must go through sand and mud, float on water and transverse hilly, silly neighborhoods. Most of the vehicles are mixtures of bicycle parts, Styrofoam, duct tape, imagination and determination. Kinetic races have been inspiring generations of dreamers since 1969. Port Townsend hosts the second-oldest kinetic race on the planet. The local nonprofit race relies on volunteers to help kontrol the khaos as kinetic kops, as well as perform other duties with varying levels of ridikulousness. Organizers are looking for people to help with krowd kontrol and other jobs before, during and after the race weekend. People with bicycles would also be marvelous, but bicycles are not required, Emery said. People with boats are welcome to help with the water kourse. Contact Emery at 3010376 to sign up. ‘IT’S A BUG’S LIFE’ This year’s Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4. The parade begins at “low noon” on Oct. 3 and traverses Water Street in downtown Port Townsend. After the parade, the race begins with the brake-andsafety test and the water kourse, beginning next to the Northwest Maritime Center.

Organizers of the 33rd annual Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race – the second oldest kinetic race in the world – koming this year on Oct. 3, give potential volunteers the chicken salute. They’re looking for folks to help out at this year’s race. Contact Janet Emery at 301-0376. Photo by Robin Dudley

Skulptures must be able to navigate around a buoy in Port Townsend Bay. Saturday night features the Koronation Kostume Ball at the American Legion Hall, with this year’s theme being “It’s a Bug’s Life.” Kandidates for Kinetic Rose Hips Kween are invited to participate (preregistration required) with these three judging criteria: tell a joke, share a recipe and display a talent.

On Sunday, Oct. 4, skulptures race from downtown to the kwick-sand at Fort Worden State Park beach, the Dismal Bog at Jefferson County Fairgrounds and back to the American Legion hall for a survivors’ party. Emery thanks the many local businesses that have again stepped forward to support this activity. If you have not yet donated and would like to, contact Janet Emery at 301-0376.

Aragorn Deane and Usana Luoma Deane paddle “The Quilbilly Gruff” through Port Townsend as Poseidon’s Kraken chases them Saturday during the first leg of the 2014 Kinetic Skulpture Race. Leader file photo by Nicholas Johnson

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 • A 3

‘Pucker up’ for the 2015 Film Festival Free shows Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings on Taylor Street Get ready for some fun – the 16th Port Townsend Film Festival is this weekend, Sept. 25-27, bringing hay bales, celebrities, free movies and other downtown activities. The opening ceremony is 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 at Haller Fountain, at the corner of Taylor and Washington streets downtown. A parade of classic cars, driven by members of the Rakers Car Club, escort special guest stars Beau Bridges and Chris Cooper to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Locals should keep in mind that the one block of Taylor Street is closed to trafﬁc all weekend (starting Thursday for setup, and part of Monday for takedown).

wind. Seating is guaranteed for Director and Mogul pass holders who reserve with concierge service. Also, “rush” tickets ($12) are sold on a first-come, firstserved basis to those who aren’t pass holders waiting in the rush-ticket line. When a theater does not fill up, tickets are sold 10 minutes before showtime. The official film fest program was published in the GET YOUR TICKETS Port Townsend & Jefferson Film festival passes may County Leader’s Sept. 16 edibe purchased at the new hos- tion; copies are available at pitality location at Northwind film fest headquarters, the Arts Center, 701 Water St. Leader office and many other One pass costs $35, a six-pack locations. pass is $100, and a festival NEW FOOD VENUES pass is $185. PTFF offers a number of “Will call,” pass upgrades and concierge service for opportunities for food and those holding Mogul ($1,250) drink downtown during the and Director ($650) passes festival: The Food Co-op are also available at North- Cafe and the Magic Lanclassic “Cinema Paradiso.” A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village’s theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater’s projectionist. Kissing plays a big part in this movie. Sunday’s contest is the best “puckerer,” so bring your best kissing lips. The contest is open to all, and audience vote decides the winner.

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FREE MOVIES There are free outdoor movies on Taylor Street each night of the festival, each starting at 7:30 p.m. and each inspiring a different contest before the ﬁlm, at 7 p.m., led by host Joey Pipia. Friday night’s outdoor movie is “Mrs. Doubtﬁre,” and the contest is open to anyone who speaks like

Mrs. Doubtﬁre. Everyone in costume gets a prize. Firstplace winner is to be decided by audience vote. On Saturday, test your knowledge of famous rats before the outdoor movie “Ratatouille.” Regardless of the answer given, everyone up there gets a prize. Sunday night’s free outdoor movie is the Italian

tern Beer & Wine Garden are located under the big white tent on Taylor Street; Mo Chilli BBQ Wagon is to be parked at Pope Marine Park; and Area 51, the festival bar on the dock, is at the Pope Marine Building at City Civic Plaza. NEW THEATERS This year, PTFF is showing films in two new theaters. The festival’s largest screen is now at the American Legion Hall, 209 Monroe St., with 250 comfortable seats. The Peter Simpson Free Cinema, open to all, has moved to the Cotton Building, 604 Water St., redesigned as a 100-seat theater. No pass is required; admission tickets are given out at the door one hour prior to each film. For more information, visit ptfilmfest.com.

Cotton Building outfitted for use as year-round theater Port Townsend’s newest theater space is the Cotton Building (1888), the former police station remodeled four years ago for public use. The one-story brick building across from City Hall on Water Street has just received a permanently installed upgrade. With lightproof window-coverings, a retractable screen and sound blankets, the building can be used yearround as a theater space. The upgrade is the collaboration of many players: The Port Townsend Film Festival (PTFF), the City

of Port Townsend, Port Townsend Arts Commission, First Federal, Centrum and Port Townsend Sails. PTFF adds four temporary theaters to the National Historic District for three days each September (the 16th festival is this Sept. 25-27). This year, due to demand, the festival is adding a 100-seat theater in the Cotton Building. All seats are given away when the Cotton becomes “The Peter Simpson Free Cinema” during the festival. After the festival, the remote-controlled screen, do-

Progress made on Cooper’s film project at Fort Worden in 2016 By Leader Staff The Fort Worden Public Development Authority has received a deposit of $37,000 for support in the filming of “To Save the Man,” a feature film to be directed by John Sayles. PDA Executive Director Dave Robison reported last week that film crews are to arrive on May 15, 2016 and stay through Sept. 1. The lead role is to be performed by actor Chris Cooper, a special guest at the 2015 Port Townsend Film Festival, Sept. 25-27. The film is to be produced by Maggie Renzi and

directed by Sayles. Both visited Port Townsend as the 2014 Port Townsend Film Festival special guests. The pair stayed at Fort Worden, where Dave Robison and Scott Wilson of the PDA gave them a four-hour tour. The end result: Fort Worden was selected as the ﬁlm’s primary location. From about 80 to 85 percent of the $9 million ﬁlm could be shot at Fort Worden, Robison said earlier this summer. “To Save the Man” is based on the story of a 19thcentury boarding school for Native American youths in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

nated by PTFF, is to remain in the building for public use. The window coverings, installed by the city, also remain. First Federal and Centrum underwrote the purchase of sound blankets in the acoustically challenged space, used as temporary wall coverings. Carol Hasse’s Port Townsend Sails added more than 450 grommets to the insulated blankets so they can be installed, dropped and stored easily. FREE SEATS AT PTFF Over the three-day ﬁlm fest weekend, four ﬁlms are to be screened each day in the Cotton Building, for a total give- away of 1,200 seats to the public. The

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parlor, clubrooms, cigars and sporting newspapers. In subsequent years, the building was home to a bowling alley, sailors’ lodgings, saloons, and the Nolton and Adams Hardware store. It was also used, for a time, as the home of Carroll’s Mortuary. Finally in 1932, it became the Water Street Garage. In 1939, the Olympic Pile Driving Co. was headquartered there. That company was created and owned by Harry Cotton. The building would remain with the Cotton family until 1974. Harry’s son, George, made the building into the headquarters of the Cotton Corp., and the waterfront parcel was used for shipbuilding and waterfront

construction. In 1955, George Cotton removed the building’s top two ﬂoors, which were badly in need of repairs due to wind damage. The building was acquired by the city in 1975 and housed the Port Townsend Police Department until 2010, when the department moved to the former Mountain View Elementary School campus. The Cotton Building was part of a $5.1 million refurbishment of Port Townsend’s Civic District, in the area between Monroe and Madison streets. It reopened to the public in 2011, and has been used for such things as public readings, meetings, reunions and parties.

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City Council candidates talk housing, tourism, socks Voter Guide Oct. 14

By Robin Dudley of the Leader Candidates for Port Townsend City Council positions 6 and 7 took part in a forum on Constitution Day at Quimper Grange. The Sept. 17 event was the first in a series of candidate forums being sponsored by the League of Women Voters (LWV), the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. It was moderated by Fred Obee. Candidates for Position 6, being vacated by David King, are Amy Smith and Paul Rice. Candidates for Position 7, being vacated by Kris Nelson, are Travis Keena and David Faber. Two incumbents who are unchallenged on the 2015 ballot were invited to participate at the forum: Deborah Stinson for Position 3 and Bob Gray for Position 4.

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David Faber said PT became desirable for tourists because of the people who “were moving here, living here and setting down roots.” He said, “it’s really hard to tear those two [kinds of infrastructure] apart ... We can’t survive without focusing on both.”

TOURISM In the first segment, the candidates for Positions 6 and 7 were each given two minutes to answer questions written by the AAUW and LWV. The first question asked how the candidate would balance tourism infrastructure versus other city infrastructure. “Tourism is a big part of the economy,” Paul Rice said, adding that he supports tourism but “we should not favor one or the other.” He called parking “the elephant in the room.” Amy Smith said, “Tourist infrastructure is city infrastructure,” giving as an example the Haines Place Park-and-Ride. She advocates polling the population. “I believe that people don’t come here because of anything we’ve built,” Travis Keena said. “They want to come here to see the town ... Infrastructure should be focused more on the people that live here” rather than “trying to lure people to town.”

SEA LEVEL, QUAKE Moderator Obee next asked whether the city’s Comprehensive Plan should reflect concerns about rising sea levels and a possibly catastrophic earthquake. “Yes,” Faber said. “The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to look at where we’re going to be in the future.” Keena also said yes, adding that downtown, an area likely to be destroyed by a big quake, has seen a lot more investment in the last decade than other parts of town. “Maybe the long-range plan should be more focused on spreading infrastructure around the city.” Smith noted that “resiliency” topped the list at a Town Hall meeting in June about the Comp Plan. “I think our town is doing an excellent job creating those community connections,” she said. “I would hate to answer ‘no,” Rice said, adding that as a planning document, the Comp Plan should acknowledge climate change, but “affordable housing emerges as a more important issue for people,” he said. CITY MANAGER The next question was about the city manager position, which Obee said David Timmons may vacate in the next term. “What will you look

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More forums Hear the candidates: A6 for in a new city manager, and what do you want the [selection] process to look like?” Rice said Timmons may stick around, and said the process should be connected to the community. “People I know have felt frustrated ... being disconnected,” adding he’d stress collaboration. Smith said she’d like to see the community involved in the hiring process, such as with a meet-and-greet. In hiring, she said, “You have to have the values more clearly defined” than experience. Keena proposed, “We should go back to the ‘strong mayor’ system,” because having a city manager “makes the city tend to be run more like a business.” He said he’d like to hire someone from the region. Faber said he is open to community input, but the “city manager system has worked out much to the benefit of Port Townsend,” noting Timmons’ ability to locate grant monies. Timmons “has done a fantastic job, but he’s also divisive,” Faber said, opining that Timmons has taken a lot of “political heat” off the City Council. In a new city manager, Faber said he’d look for someone collaborative, open, competent and creative. BUDGET EXPERIENCE Candidates were asked about their experience with budgets. Faber said he helped begin student government at the Evergreen State College in Olympia. “We created the very first budget for

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a government down there, figuring out how to balance priorities.” He is also the vice president of the Boiler Room board, on the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce board, and vice president of the Jefferson County Bar Association, and so is “now in the process of working on multiple budgets.” He also runs his own business, a general law practice. Keena said as an employee of the Port of Port Townsend, he looks at budgeting, and understands how not to spend money irresponsibly. Smith said when she started as executive director of the Boiler Room, it was deep in debt and had no budget. She helped create one, and it works. “I love budgets,” she said. She also has created budgets for grants and grant restrictions, “and the city does that, too.” Rice said he worked on budgeting at his first job out of college, working for Spare Change News. He opened a business, Middletown Dreams Pinbar, after moving to Port Townsend four years ago, and it was “pretty much in the black by the second year.” He’s also on the Port Townsend Main Street Program board.

size allowed. Stinson is against it. “I’m on the Quimper Mercantile board,” she said of the general merchandise store downtown, adding she doesn’t think Port Townsend people are the target market of big-box retail stores. Faber said he’s against bigbox stores in PT because “every dollar spent there, almost all of it leaves the community.” Keena said, “people go out of their way to spend locally, and that’s good ... I’m glad those stores aren’t here.” Smith said since so many people still drive to Sequim or Silverdale to shop at major retailers, “there’s still something that’s lacking” in PT, and that lack should be addressed. “What can we do?” she said. Rice said the word “socks” can start conversation among less affluent people in PT. “It’s not a part of the character of PT to have big-box stores, but we need to find solutions for [less affluent people].” Gray said, “No on WalMart, but we need to listen to our teenagers,” noting that the Rhododendron Festival royalty candidates spoke to City Council last spring, saying “we need things to do and places to shop.” He said he doesn’t see a problem, for example, with an American Eagle or Aeropostale store in a historic building downtown.” We have a class-A skateboard park here. It cost $500,000,” he said. “I don’t think we need a Wal-Mart or Fred Meyer,” Gray said, but local teenagers “are not wearing clothes from Quimper [Mercantile].”

‘BIG BOX’ STORES After a short break, the incumbents joined the panel, and Obee read questions written by audience members. “What’s your position on bringing big-box [retail] stores AFFORDABILITY to Port Townsend?” Obee Obee next asked what the asked. The city already has candidates would propose to a limit on the square-footage address affordable housing

and homelessness. “Those are two issues,” Gray said. “We do a lot [for homeless],” he said. He said the lack of affordable housing is due to “messed up” zoning; R4 zoning (apartment buildings) is mostly behind QFC, where rents are $600-$900. “More children live in that area than any other part of town,” he said of the Castle Hill district, and the city has not provided parks or bike paths or other facilities there. “Everybody wants to live Uptown.” Rice said the lack of affordable housing is driving people away from PT. He suggests forming another Public Development Authority to pull together groups like Collective Impact, Peninsula Housing Authority and OlyCAP on finding solutions. Smith said that low-income housing is needed, noting “affordable housing” is defined as rent being 30 percent or less of one’s income. “Policy can create change” in the current rental housing market, she said. Keena said PT was promoted as a great place to own a second home, which “brought us to where we are now.” He said he thinks short-term rentals should be less restricted, as they can help homeowners pay their mortgages. He also mentioned the Port of PT’s recent discussions about limiting use of the showers in the Boat Haven restroom facility, and said he’d like to see the city and port get together to provide a public showering facility that homeless people can use. “Affordable housing is the key issue in this community,” Faber said. “There is no silver-bullet solution.” Zoning could be more flexible, he said, and the city could support new house construction. Stinson said housing “is not a stand-alone issue,” but is also connected to transportation.

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The year was 1950. Harry S. Truman was president. A young man named Homer Smith Jr. received his insurance license and, within a year, opened an insurance office and a real estate office in Quilcene in the hometown of his new bride, Eleanor. In 1963 Homer moved the business to Port Townsend. In 1974 he also brought his son, Homer Smith III, into the business. In 1977, he built a brand new building at the corner of Water and Adams streets, the Homer Smith Building. Now directed by Homer Smith III, the agency today celebrates 65 years of providing exceptional service and the best possible policy protection to the citizens and businesses of Jefferson County. And today, Homer III’s son Ryan, along with his wife May, sustain the family tradition of service into its third generation.

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Port Townsend ‘Community Read’ chosen for 2016 Public decides on Naomi Klein’s ‘This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate’ The Port Townsend Public Library has announced the 2016 Community Read book: Naomi Klein’s “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate.” The Community Read is a series of events taking place in March, which has been proclaimed as the ofﬁcial “Reading Month” by the City of Port Townsend. For the ﬁrst time, the 2016 Community Read book was suggested and selected by the community. In July, 17 books were suggested by community members for potential Community Reads. Of nearly 250 votes, Klein’s book received 42 percent. Runners-up were “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown with 15.6

percent of the vote, and “Saltwater Taffy” by Eric DelaBarre with 14.8 percent. Community Read events are designed to promote closer ties among community members through the shared experience of reading, sharing and discussing the same book and ideas raised by the book. “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate” won the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonﬁction, was an Observer book of the year and was named one of 100 Notable Books of the Year by The New York Times Book Review. “We are conﬁdent that the library can plan a great program series about the timely and important topic of climate change and

resiliency,” said Melody Sky Eisler, library director. “Forget everything you think you know about global warming,” states the book’s website, thischangeseverything.org/book. “The really inconvenient truth is that it’s not about carbon – it’s about capitalism. The convenient truth is that we can seize this existential crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better.” Klein argues that climate change is a civilizational wake-up call, a message delivered via ﬁres, ﬂoods, storms and droughts. Confronting it is no longer about changing the light bulbs. It’s about changing the world, before the world changes so drastically that no one is safe.

“This Changes Everything” is a timely book and topic that will engage the community in important conversations that have an impact on our community and future,” Eisler said. Elected Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend ofﬁcials will be familiar with “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate,” because the Local 20/20 action group loaned all elected ofﬁcials copies of the book to read earlier this year, and now plans to donate those copies of the book to the library for the whole community to check out, read and discuss, Eisler said. The library hopes to secure an author visit from Naomi Klein for March 2016.

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Quilcene forum is Sept. 24 A variety of candidate forums are scheduled in the coming weeks for contested races on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. All the local races this year are non-partisan. The Jefferson County Auditor’s Ofﬁce is to mail ballots locally on Oct. 14. If your organization or entity is hosting a candidate forum open to the public, please spread the word by contacting the Leader News Department at 385-2900 or news@ptleader.com. SEPT. 24: QUILCENE The Quilcene forum is at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, at Quilcene Community Center, 294952 U.S. Hwy 101. It features Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Position 1 incumbent Steve Tucker vs. Diana Talley; and Quilcene School Board Directors: District 1, Shona Davis and Mark Apeland. There is a second contested school board race for District 3, between Bonnie Hitt and Viviann Kuehl. Hitt is not campaigning and has declined to participate in any forums. Kuehl is to be present at the forum to meet attendees, but is not participating in the formal panel due to it is not being allowed by the League’s “empty chair” policy, according to the LWV. Also, due to popular demand, on Sept. 17 it was

announced that Jefferson County Hospital District No. 2 candidates are joining the forum: Position 2 incumbent Chuck Russell vs. Kees Kolff; Position 4 incumbent Mari Dressler vs. Paul Stafford. SEPT. 28: PORT TOWNSEND Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosts a City Council forum at the chamber member lunch, noon-1 p.m., Sept. 28 at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. City Council candidates are: Position 6: Paul Rice vs. Amy Smith; Position 7: David Faber vs. Travis Keena, and unopposed incumbents Deborah Stinson and Robert Gray. Forum is moderated by Scott Wilson of the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. Sponsor is Kristin Manwaring Insurance. The public is welcome to attend.

Farm tour fun: Flowers and fiber TOP: Karen Rose, who owns Rosebud Ranch in Port Townsend, talks to Ben, a Huacaya alpaca. Rose showed off the animals as well as spun fiber from her animals during the 13th annual Jefferson County Farm Tour. Rose’s fiber won numerous awards at the Jefferson County Fair this year. There were 19 farms on the tour, five specializing in fiber products.

OCT. 5: PORT TOWNSEND Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosts a forum at the chamber member lunch, noon-1 p.m., Oct. 5 at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., featuring Port of Port Townsend Commissioner Position 1 incumbent Steve Tucker vs. Diana Talley. Forum is moderated by Scott Wilson of the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. Sponsor is Jefferson Healthcare. The public is welcome to attend.

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sheriff’s log The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to 303 calls for service for the period of Sept. 14-21, 2015. Incidents during this period included 11 animal complaints, 2 burglary reports, 1 custody dispute, 4 reports of domestic violence, 4 DUIs, 2 reports of harassment, 3 noise complaints, 8 premises checks, 2 property disputes, 3 prowler reports, 9 reports of suspicious persons and 16 traffic complaints. The following list is not all encompassing. Much of the language reflects that of incident descriptions provided by deputies. A Quilcene resident reported a large rooster standing in the middle of the roadway at the Center Road and State Route 104 interchange at 3:20 p.m., Sept. 14. The resident advised that the rooster had fallen out of a chicken truck. A Nordland resident was arrested at 10:44 a.m., Sept. 14 for second-degree robbery after deputies responded to a report of him being intoxicated and forcibly taking a purse from his girlfriend. The man was booked into Jefferson County Jail. A Port Hadlock resident reported at 5:20 p.m., Sept. 15 that a neighbor had placed a log onto the resident’s property and threatened to shoot the resident. The suspected neighbor was contacted, and again the suspect threatened to shoot the resident. While in the process of being arrested, the suspect fought with the arresting deputies. During a search of the suspect’s pockets, suspected methamphetamine was found. The suspect was booked into Jefferson County Jail. A Port Hadlock woman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine at 1:43 p.m., Sept. 16 after the substance was located within her residence. Department of Corrections officers contacted the suspect as she was on active DOC supervision. A search warrant was obtained for the residence and additional suspected methamphetamine was located. The woman was booked into Jefferson County Jail. A Quilcene resident reported at 11:44 a.m., Sept. 16 that an unknown suspect had cut the rope blocking off his driveway and written profanity on a “private property” sign. The suspect also wrote “Ed Abbey lives” on the victim’s property.

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Trial set in case of alleged rape on Chimacum school bus District looking into new video cameras for buses

By Nicholas Johnson of the Leader The case of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly raped a 7-year-old girl while riding a Chimacum school bus is set for trial from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. But before that, a Jefferson County Superior Court judge is set to consider Sept. 24 the defense’s motions for disclosure of the victim’s counseling records from the Lighthouse Counseling Center and Child Protective Services (CPS). During a hearing Sept. 2, defense attorney Scott Charlton told the court, “This investigation is still in its infancy,” while also noting Chimacum School District ofﬁcials have been less than cooperative in answering his questions, typically referring him to the district’s attorney. “I think it’s pretty typical for any agency to do that,” said Chimacum Superintendent Rick Thompson. “We do reserve the right to refer legal questions to our attorney. If the public defender wants more information, they can contact me. I don’t know that I can answer everything, but I’ll do my best.” Deputy Prosecutor Julian

moved from his route or issued a letter of reprimand, according to the Chimacum School District, which is investigating the allegation. In 2010, the same bus driver received a letter of reprimand for not noticing a kindergarten student had fallen asleep and failed to get off the bus. As reported in a June 2 story, the girl’s aunt and guardian told Seattle’s KING-TV that she learned of the alleged assault when her niece came home from school bleeding. The girl was examBACKGROUND ined the same day at JefOn July 15, the boy plead- ferson Healthcare in Port ed not guilty to three counts Townsend, according to Garof first-degree child rape. rett’s report. The Chimacum Middle The girl’s aunt also told School student was expelled KING-TV she had begun from school March 4, a day after the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging he had sexually assaulted a younger girl while riding a school bus, said Jefferson County Sheriff Office’s Detective Barb Garrett, who investigated the allegation. Garrett said no one riding the school bus, whether students or the bus driver, noticed the alleged assaults, which occurred between Feb. 14 and March 3, according to her investigation. The bus driver, who has since retired, was not reTrejo objected in court Sept. 2 to the potential disclosure of the victim’s counseling records. On Sept. 9, Brandon R. Mack of the state Attorney General’s Office appeared in court representing the state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to express that department’s opposition to the potential release of CPS counseling records. DSHS filed a memorandum Sept. 3 opposing the defense’s motion for those records.

SCHOOL DISTRICT Chimacum’s busing policy does not require older students to sit separately from younger students, said Thompson, but younger students are typically seated toward the front, with older students toward the back. Thompson said student seating is ultimately up to the driver’s discretion, based on regular safety training. “Our general policy is to put the younger kids up close to the driver, but the driver has discretion to seat kids

where they see ﬁt,” Thompson said. “We have limited supervision. That’s the nature of public school buses.” Thompson said he does not anticipate any changes to the district’s busing policy, rather he and fellow district ofﬁcials are looking into new video cameras for all school buses, which would likely be purchased and installed sometime during the 201516 year, he said. “I didn’t get any sense in my review of this case that this is a pervasive problem,” Thompson said. “My sense is this was an aberration. This was a very unfortunate, isolated incident. It’s very concerning, and we want to do anything we can to prevent something like that from happening.”

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transporting her niece to and from school, rather than placing her on the school bus, and felt the alleged assault might have been avoided had older students been separated from younger students.

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Volunteers sought to advocate for children The Jefferson County Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program, a division of the county Juvenile and Family Court, is looking for volunteers to join its next intensive training, starting Oct. 21. The county’s GAL program is part of the national Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA), the only volunteer organization that empowers everyday citizens as appointed members of the court. In an overburdened social welfare system, abused and neglected children can slip through the cracks, and GAL volunteers change that, according to a

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Joyce Bush (left), winner of the Gregory Bolling Memorial Scholarship Fund Raffle, receives the raffle prize, a Seattle Seahawk sculpture, from Michele West of Evergreen Fitness. Bush’s business, NorthWest Tool & Trade, was the winning contributor to the contest, which benefits a deserving college-bound Jefferson County student in memory of West’s son, Gregory, who was 23 when he died after being a passenger in a drunk-driving vehicle accident. Submitted photo

Jefferson Land Trust meets Sept. 23 in Ludlow, seeks community input As part of a strategic planning process, Jefferson Land Trust is seeking community input to help it prioritize and make the most of the many prospects on the horizon for local conservation. Everyone is invited to join a listening session on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m. at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, Port Ludlow. There is to be a short program highlighting Jef-

ferson Land Trust’s recent accomplishments, followed by a facilitated discussion soliciting community feedback about the priorities and direction of the Land Trust’s work for the next five years. The event is free and open to all ages. All perspectives are welcome, and no RSVP is required. For more information, contact Caroline Robertson, robertson@saveland.org.

press release from the program. Volunteers receive in-depth training over the course of four weeks to prepare them to be an advocate for a child in need. Jefferson County GALs work to advocate for the best interest of children involved in the dependency and foster care system, and volunteers receive ongoing training and support from the GAL office when they begin to take cases. “Being a GAL is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I’ve had. I was nervous about signing up to be a GAL. I couldn’t imagine myself in the position of advocacy for

a child in a system I knew little about. But the work intrigued me. I’m nearing the end of my first case and am amazed how much I’ve learned,” said one volunteer. Another volunteer stated, “We all understand that making a difference in a child’s life may not be taken in giant steps, but every small step does encourage a promising future for a child.” Classes meet on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Applications, due on Wednesday, Oct. 14, are available online at JeffersonCountyGAL.org.

Woman to be sent to treatment center after meth, heroin bust By Leader staff

material commonly used for leave my sight until I drop selling controlled substances, you off at treatment Friday A Port Townsend woman according to court documents. morning. Judges orders! I is heading for a drug treatam so happy you are doing ment program in Spokane af- SENTENCE this. That you didn’t decide to ter pleading guilty to delivery Judge Keith Harper sen- just sit the time out, and not of methamphetamine. tenced Hart on Sept. 18 to seek treatment. But you’ve Lacey A. Hart, 22, a 2011 two years of community cus- got this, Lacey. I have the up Port Townsend High School tody, with three to six months most [sic] faith and I totally graduate, entered her guilty spent in a drug treatment believe in you. And it’s going plea Aug. 28 and appeared program. to be hard. It will be harder in Jefferson County SupeHart is set to be released than anything you have ever rior Court on Sept. 18 for from the Jefferson County done. Keep on it. We are all sentencing. Jail on Wednesday morning, still here. Every single one of Upon serving a search Sept. 23 into the care of her us.” warrant July 21, deputies mother, Angie Hart, who told Hart is set to enroll in a found Hart and William R. the court Sept. 18 that she minimum 90-day inpatient Rogers, 28, in an upstairs plans to drive her daughter to drug treatment program apartment of a two-unit rent- American Behavioral Health there beginning Sept. 25. al home at 165 W. Horton Systems in Spokane. Upon successful compleSt. in Irondale, according to “I’ll pick you up Wednes- tion of that program, Hart court documents. day morning,” Hart’s mother would return to Jefferson There, deputies found 8.32 wrote Sept. 18 on a Facebook County and continue attendgrams of methamphetamine Web page called “Shiny ing the county’s drug court and 3.6 grams of heroin, Things and Knotted Neck- program. as well as $1,025 in cash, a laces: Never Give Up,” which Hart also owes $700 in ledigital scale and packaging she started. “And you will not gal financial fees.

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Rogers was sentenced Aug. 21 to 20 months in jail and 20 months of community custody. He owes $500 in legal financial fees. BACKGROUND On July 20, JCSO deputies spotted a woman driving in the area where Rogers and Hart were living and arrested her on an outstanding warrant, according to court documents. Deputies found methamphetamine and heroin on her person. She admitted to buying meth from Rogers on July 18, and both meth and heroin from Hart earlier on July 20, according to court documents. That information allowed deputies to secure a search warrant. The other tenants on the rental property were not involved, deputies noted.

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Noxious weed board wants input on proposed fee assessment By Nicholas Johnson of the Leader Jefferson County’s Noxious Weed Control Board is accepting written comments through Sept. 30 on who should be included in an annual, countywide fee assessment that would fund the board’s operating budget. The board and its new coordinator hosted a public hearing Sept. 17 to help fine tune four proposed land classifications and which types of land should be included in each. Ten people attended, including Kathleen Kler, Jefferson County District 3 commissioner; Jeff Chapman, Jefferson County assessor; George Yount, former chair of the Jefferson County Democrats; Cathy Lucero, Clallam County’s Noxious Weed Control Program coordinator; Steve Russell, state Department of Transportation Maintenance supervisor for Jefferson and Clallam counties; and Roger Short of Short’s Family Farm in Chimacum. PROPOSAL The proposed land classifications include public roads, forestry, non-forestry and exempt lands. Parcels included under public roads and nonforestry would be assessed the full fee, while those under forestry would be assessed at 10 percent of the full fee, as required by state law. Exempt lands would not be assessed a fee. Property within the City of Port Townsend would not be affected. Though still preliminary and subject to change based on public input, the board is proposing a fee of $4 per parcel, plus 20 cents per acre. That means the owner of a single, 5-acre parcel of land would pay $5 each year, if classified as public roads or non-forestry. The owner of a parcel the same size and classified as forestry would pay 50 cents. The proposed fee assessment is based on a target operating budget of $145,000 per year. For years, the board has operated on what it calls a “shoestring budget” of roughly $13,000 from the county’s general fund. If approved, this fee assessment would be the weed board’s first. Considering its budget of $13,408 in 2014, Jefferson County’s weed board is the least funded of some 18 such boards around the state. If its budget grew to the proposed $145,000, Jefferson County’s weed board would become the 12th most funded in the state. The board’s first-ever full-time coordinator – Joost

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Lorna Mann, Cate Comerford and Jessica Comerford enjoy coloring at Pippa’s Real Tea Sept. 17. The shop plans to offer more coloring parties in the future. Mann and the Comerfords, who are all related, each picked a Celtic coloring book. There were coloring books with a variety of subjects. Adult-oriented coloring parties are becoming popular as some say coloring helps relieve stress. Tea and wine also were part of the event. Photo by Allison Arthur

Joost Besijn, coordinator of the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board, presents information about the weed board and its role in helping property owners fight noxious weeds during a public hearing Sept. 17 at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife office in Port Townsend. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

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PDA board membership is expanded By Leader Staff The Port Townsend City Council on Monday night approved changes to the Fort Worden Public Development Authority’s (PDA) governing board. Two board member positions are being added, and two incumbents are stepping down. Anne Murphy, former director of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center at Fort Worden, has an expiring term and is not seeking reelection. Scott Wilson, publisher of the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader, has resigned effective Sept. 31. The City Council is responsible for reviewing, and accepting or not, recommendations from the PDA regarding board personnel changes. The PDA board already decided to expand from nine members to 11, as its charter allows, said Dave Robison, PDA executive director. The board vacancies (Cindy Finnie’s position expires in October, along with the seat held by Murphy) and the new positions were listed in advertisements for candidates. Six of nine people who applied as candidates were

interviewed by a nominating committee with city, PDA and Fort Worden partner representation. Experience in the following areas was considered a priority: real estate development, finance, construction and project management, marketing and public relations, educational or cultural planning, hospitality and conference management. The committee recommended the board reappoint Cindy Finnie, chair of the PDA board, and appoint Jane Kilburn, Kate Dean, Herb Cook and Harold Anderson. According to documents from the PDA board, Jane Kilburn has experience in tourism development and communications, among other things. She is a former Centrum board member, and was also director of public affairs for the Port of Seattle. Kate Dean has strong grant writing and administration skills, has an entrepreneurial perspective, and a

strong connection to Jefferson County farmers and craft food producers. Herb Cook was a publisher of newspapers and magazines with a strong devotion to transparency and open public meetings (considered an able replacement for Scott Wilson in that regard), has chaired the Jefferson County Community Foundation, and has agreed to serve as founding chair of the Fort Worden Foundation, a proposed 501(c) (3) public foundation intended to manage the charitable giving funds for the PDA. Harold Anderson has more than 40 years’ experience as a civil engineer, including capital projects, permitting and infrastructure projects. He has served on the City of Sequim Planning Commission, and has been working part-time as a consultant to the Port of Port Townsend regarding capital improvement needs at Point Hudson.

annual budget to $145,000 and let it remain flat. One attendee raised concerns about use of herbicides in managing noxious weeds. She was reminded that that topic could be addressed another time as the public hearing was aimed specifically at proposed land classifications. Short, for example, suggested certain water bodies be assessed a fee, considering the impact of reed canary grass on water flow in Chimacum Creek. Short, who said he has spent as much as $4,000 this year fighting noxious weeds on his Chimacum property, said COMMENTS he has always supported the Nearly everyone who at- idea of a fee assessment. tended the Sept. 17 public Another attendee sughearing agreed the board gested city- and county-owned needs more money to be ef- trails, port districts and agrifective, but some questioned cultural lands also be assessed whether the target budget was a fee. justified. Laura Lewis, director of Jefferson County’s Washington State University Extension office, said the original Jeffco Public Hospital Dist. Commissioner Position #2 budget projection was a flat $110,000 per year, but the board hopes to save money • Chuck found a way to take care of Vets locally and be reimbursed by the Veterans Administration over the first five years to in• Chuck continues to add and expand new and existing medical services so citizens won’t have to travel to Seattle or Bremerton vest in a vehicle, for example. • Chuck continues to develop inter-agency health and wellness programs to maximize available health care resources Rather than add a year-toyear multiplier to help raise • Chuck supports and works for single payer health care those funds over time, the Paid for by the Committee to Re-elect Chuck Russell, 1460 E. Marrowstone Rd., Nordland, WA 98358 board decided to increase the Besijn, 27, who was hired in June along with an assistant and a clerk with a one-time allocation of roughly $85,000 from the county’s general fund – said after Sept. 30 the board would finalize a recommendation to the board of county commissioners that must be approved before the end of the year in order to assess fees in 2016. The public would get another chance to comment when the board of county commissioners consider a recommended ordinance later this year.

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grocery store 10 minutes way in Port Hadlock, and there’s Poulsbo, and we’ve got medical here. We’re a fairly complete community and we’re growing,” said Best. STATISTICS, LOTS, NEW Statistically speaking, Port Ludlow property is valued at about $494 million and is the second-largest assessed area in the county. Port Townsend property is valued at $1.3 billion, according to Jefferson County Assessor Jeff Chapman. In 2004, there were 170 homes sold in Port Ludlow, and the median sales price was $267,750, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Then, in 2006, at the height of the real estate bubble, there were 120 sales, and the median price rose to $397,000. In 2012, there were 65 sales, and the median value was $225,500. Through August 2015, 86 properties had sold, and the median property value is $275,000. What is not selling, according to Chapman, are vacant lots. In fact, Chapman admits he was optimistic in 2014 and raised values, but didn’t make a distinction between lots and homes. “We had a lot of appeals to the Board of Equalization,” Chapman said. “We readily admit we were wrong on vacant land, and the evidence was irrefutable.” All told, that dropped the assessed value of Port Ludlow by about $8 million, Chapman said. Property values were adjusted on 146 lots, mostly in North Bay, as well as all 42 lots associated with Ludlow Cove Cottages, which is the newest construction project for Port Ludlow Associates (PLA).

NEW IN THE COVE Joe Buskirk is on the other end of the real estate scene from Best, being new to the community. He leads the sales effort for Ludlow Cove Cottages, the first new construction by PLA, owner of the resort, since the housing recession. Buskirk is broker for Port Ludlow’s John L. Scott office. “I’m the guy who is lucky enough to sell these. Things are cranking over here,” said Buskirk, who has been selling in Port Ludlow since 2013. “What we’re seeing is a lot of people who are done being yard-tied.

They want simpler homes and nice homes. I’m seeing savvy buyers.” The homes are built by Westharbor Homes. Floor plans have names such as the Port Townsend and the Chimacum, the Bainbridge and the Kingston. The Quilcene is the smallest model home at 1,489 square feet. The lots range from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet, and six of the lots are directly on the waterfront, set a mere 30 feet back from the high tide mark. (Longtime locals remember this area as being the “log dump.” Long after the lumber mill was gone, logs were stockpiled, put in the water, rafted and towed away.) The first model home was completed in November 2014 and since then, 10 homes have been sold. “Our goal is to be completed with construction by the end of 2017. That’s the goal, and we’re well on our way to do that. We’re roughly 25 percent sold out in less than a year,” said Buskirk. It’s true that people can go up the street and buy a 15-year-old home in the $330,000-$400,000 range, but the systems in those homes need work, he said. “What you need to move in here is a refrigerator, a washer and dryer, and blinds, and if you want a fire place, a fireplace. Those are the options.” So who’s moving into these new homes in Port Ludlow? “My buyers right now are a mixed bag of local residents who are downsizing or upscaling their home. They’re moving from the golf course to the waterfront. People within Port Ludlow are relocating here. And then buyers from King County, the Eastside [of King County]. We have weekend users and full-time residents,” he said, adding that what he hears from those buyers is that they are being taxed out of their homes and they are tired of city traffic. And those buyers are indeed using the Internet, not just to pick property, as Best has observed, but to watch their retirement dreams be built. “They can watch the progress online,” Buskirk said of Cove construction. “We put pictures on and update them.” Cove homes range from a high of $590,000 to a low of $382,000. If that sounds pricey, Buskirk is quick to say, “I get zero arguments. People initially thought the prices are high,

John L. Scott real estate broker Joe Buskirk works with prospective homebuyers Sherman Lohn and Kevin McKnight of Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 19 while sitting in a model home kitchen at the Ludlow Cove Cottages in Port Ludlow. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

What went down may now be flat By Patrick J. Sullivan of the Leader The real estate market’s decline in Port Ludlow, Port Townsend and the rest of Jefferson County started in the fall of 2006. That happened to be the year when Port Ludlow and all property within the boundaries of Chimacum School District 49 were inspected for taxes payable in 2007. The national economic crisis, which really hit home in Jefferson County in 2008, cost a lot of county residents in all income brackets. Within that group were Ludlow homeowners in the upper age range who needed to draw on retirement and/ or other investment income, and were ready to sell and downsize – but the pool of potential buyers had dried up. The stock market collapse zapped retirement accounts at the same time property sales in places such as California, Arizona, Florida and Texas plummeted. Port Ludlow properties assessed at the market’s peak in 2006 had, four years later, dropped in value but when you see what you get, we feel it stacks up very competitively in what you can get in a resale home.” And he’s getting a lot of people looking.

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Ludlow: On upswing low Cove Cottages as a place to “accommodate aging in place” the homes are not automatically handicapped accessible. The homes are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), he said. Some showers have no curb, for example, should someone want to roll a wheelchair in it. The homes have fire suppression sprinklers, and the lots are landscaped. Asked if he could sell buyers on Olympic Terrace II, another PLA project that has not been completed, Buskirk said he would use other agents at John L. Scott to push undeveloped lots that are still available and could accommodate a large home with a three-car garage. “I don’t have a lot of people asking for bigger homes or too much bigger lots,” he said. With the two model homes available for a walk-through, Buskirk said, people can “kick the tire” and see what they’re going to get. “And if they want to take it to the moon, you can do that, too,” he said of asking for add-ons.

DIVERSIFICATION Somewhere between Best, with her experience, and Buskirk, with his newcomer’s enthusiasm, is Ludlow Bay Realty’s Kevin Hunter, who has been selling real estate in Port Ludlow for 15 years. Back in 2005, Hunter worked with seven real estate agents. He was with ReMax from 2003 to 2008, then stepped out and created his own agency. With the name “Ludlow” up front, his company name “bumps up to the top of any Internet search.” Hunter specializes in property in Shine and Port Ludlow, and, like Best, extends his reach all the way to Port Townsend. Hunter said the Port Ludlow market is finally at a “brisk pace,” with multiple offers on some homes, but mostly it just has good prices, much lower than in Port Townsend. What helped him weather

the recession was going into the property management business, he said. His website lists dozens of rentals, ranging from a 2,269-square-foot home for $3,000 a month to a 1,009-square-foot home for $950 a month. Almost all of his listings are rented, he said. While it is true that people may be looking to downsize into a smaller home, “they see the opportunity is here,” and what they can get for the same amount they might spend elsewhere is “quite good,” Hunter said. “Port Ludlow is a fantastic living hub. It’s centralized to anything you want, Sequim, Port Townsend; it’s 25 minutes to Kingston and close to Bainbridge and Seattle,” he said, touting the area, as Best did. While he calls the market brisk, he admits that there is a slight concern right now about low inventory. “Right now, in Port Ludlow Resort area, we have 111 homes listed and 32 pending,” he said. “The bottom line is that we still have great values. We aren’t technically what would be a seller’s market, but we have a much brisker sales and a better price point.” Generally, homes sell close to their list price, with some wiggle room to negotiate, he said. As for bidding wars, Hunter said he’s seen a few centered on water-view and waterfront homes. CONTROVERSIES ASIDE Like Best, Hunter said that he hasn’t seen anyone turn away from buying a home in Port Ludlow because of the controversy around PLA’s logging this year within the master planned resort. That logging included an area that had been designated as open space reserve, which residential owners had understood was never to be logged. Since concerns about the logging have been raised, more people have attended meetings of the advisory Port Ludlow Vil-

Port Ludlow dates to the 1960s as the original planned unit development in Jefferson County. The ceremonial totem, erected in 1995 and refurbished this summer, thanks to community fundraising, stands on Burner Point, home to the lumber mill that first “built” Port Ludlow. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

lage Council than almost ever before. PLA contends it had the proper permits, although Jefferson County applied stopwork orders. The legality question has yet to be answered. “People who live here are very concerned about it and want to maintain the lifestyle here. But I haven’t seen anyone walk away from a purchase because of what has occurred,” Hunter said. Best agrees that it hasn’t been an issue. She said there could be a perception that there is infighting in Port Ludlow. “But I live here and I don’t feel that way, but I see you could get that perception. And that’s one of the nice things here is that you can be vocal on things. Like Iron Mountain [quarry expansion], that’s gone away,” Best said. And even assessor Chapman said the controversy hasn’t impacted property values; at least, no one has come to the assessor and asked that their property assessment be decreased because of the tim-

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Residential sales 2004-14 rise, fall, rise in Port Ludlow, Shine YEAR

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2004 Ludlow 2005 Ludlow 2006 Ludlow 2007 Ludlow 2008 Ludlow 2009 Ludlow 2010 Ludlow 2011 Ludlow 2012 Ludlow 2013 Ludlow 2014 Ludlow 2015* Ludlow

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170 136 120 66 42 42 40 46 65 77 111 86

$267,750 $387,583 $397,000 $367,500 $335,000 $274,500 $312,500 $244,750 $225,500 $270,000 $275,000 $275,000

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38 $200,450 40 $255,000 27 $360,000 23 $298,000 14 $253,975 15 $221,000 20 $294,000 22 $285,500 21 $250,000 24 $309,000 30 $277,500 32 $337,500

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This chart represents closed sales, residential and condominiums, reported by the Northwest Multiple Listing Services (MLS). This data primarily represents properties listed by Realtors. Numbers are for the years 2004 through 2014, and the first eight months of 2015. A median value is in the middle: half the sales were higher, half lower.

ber harvest. “The reality is, when you are retired, you can live wherever you want to go. You may be looking at several communities, but if you can’t find something, you’re still going to retire,” said Best.

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public meetings Public meetings this coming week in Port Townsend and Jefferson County include:

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 Fort Worden Public Development Authority board meets at 9 a.m. in the Commons, Company B, at Fort Worden. Risk Management Committee meets at 9 a.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Jefferson County Fire District No. 2 Board of Commissioners hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. at 70 Herbert St., Quilcene. Port of Port Townsend Board of Commissioners meet at 5:30 p.m. at 333 Benedict St. Quilcene School Board meets at 6 p.m. in Board Room (Room 9). Chimacum School Board meets at 6 p.m., high school library, 91 W Valley Road, Chimacum. Jefferson County Water District No. 1 Board meets at 7 p.m. at 141 W. Alder St., Port Ludlow.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 JeffCom 911 Administrative Board meets at 9 a.m. at Port Ludlow Fire Station, 7650 Oak Bay Road. Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meets at 3 p.m. in the Jefferson County Public Works Department, 623 Sheridan St. Planning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 JPREP Meeting is 10 a.m.-Noon at East Jefferson Fire & Rescue, Harrison and Lawrence St.

MONDAY, SEPT. 28 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meet at 9 a.m. in commissioners’ chambers, lower level of Courthouse. Agenda available for review Friday before meeting at co.jefferson.wa.us. Port Townsend School Board meets at 6 p.m. in Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St.

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By Patrick J. Sullivan of the Leader The history and heroism of Japanese-American soldiers in World War II is the subject of a special talk Monday, Oct. 12 at the Port Ludlow Beach Club. Ludlow resident Barbara Berthiaume has arranged for a local presentation by Herve Claudon, a tour guide in the city of Bruyères, France. He and his wife, Sylie, live in Bruyères, and met Berthiaume last year when she went there for battlefield tours. Berthiaume has an uncle, Yohei Sagami, who she said was the first JapaneseAmerican (often known as Nisei) solider to die fighting in France. “We are really excited about this,” Berthiaume said. “I hope that more people are aware that when they visit Europe to see something about World War II that they really consider visiting Bruyères and Epinal Cemetery where 5,200 U.S. soldiers are buried in addition to many that go to Normandy.” The history session is from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Port Ludlow Beach Club. Admission is by donation. The Claudons visit to the U.S. is being partially sponsored by a Nisei veteran’s association, with other public talks in the Seattle area. Herve has become a well-known tourist guide of the area, initially for his research of the French Resistance in World War II

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Yohei Sagami, a solder with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, was killed in action in France on Oct. 15, 1944.

Herve Claudon, a tour guide in the city of Bruyères, France, and his wife, Sylie. The couple’s visit to the U.S. includes a two-hour talk in Port Ludlow Oct. 12, sharing historical information on the famous Japanese-American soldiers who fought in Claudon’s homeland. Submitted photos

A memorial place for U.S. soldier Yohei Sagami, a soldier with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team who died Oct. 15, 1944 in France. “Here died for liberty.” He is the uncle of Barbara Berthiaume of Port Ludlow, whose effort to learn more of his story has helped bring a French tour guide here Oct. 12 to speak about the unit’s history.

and then for his knowledge of the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT) and the 100th Infantry Battalion. These fighting units were filled with American soldiers of Japanese ancestry, the

majority being volunteers from Hawaii. The officers were Caucasians. The 442nd was initiated as an independent asset with three infantry battalions, artillery, engineers and other support units. The

100th Infantry Battalion was first overseas, joined in Italy by two of the 442nd battalions. The unit went in with the invasion of southern France, and became the most decorated unit for its size and length of service in the history of American warfare. The 4,000 men who started in April 1943 were replaced nearly 2.5 times, according to unit records. In total, about 14,000 men served, and there were 9,486 Purple Hearts, eight presidential unit citations, and 21 Medals of Honor. While these Nisei soldiers were fighting and dying, many had families and relatives forced to live in internment camps due to the nation’s suspicion after Imperial Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. In the famous battle to rescue “The Lost Battalion” in October of 1944, the Nisei sustained 800 casualties in five days to rescue 211 soldiers from another American infantry regiment. Here in Jefferson County, there are Japanese-American families who had sons serve in the 442nd, including Pfc. Smith Nakano, who returned home from combat service in September 1945. The Nisei’s motto was “Go for Broke.”

Seven microbreweries are pouring samples of their best at Brew Fest by the Bay, taking place noon4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Bay Club in Port Ludlow, 121 Spinnaker Lane. A $25 donation provides six tickets for sampling, a fully loaded bratwurst, pretzels, peanuts, and lively music by The Norns and The Alternators. Microbreweries include Valhöll Brewing, Sound Brewery, Hood Canal Brewery, 101 Brewery, The Hop Crew Brewing, Port Townsend Brewing Co. and Finnriver Cidery. In lieu of brews, those attending can choose root beer or cream soda from Port Angeles’ Bedford Soda with a $10 designated-driver ticket. Brew Fest by the Bay benefits Backpacks for Kids Weekend Nutrition, now in its sixth year of providing weekend meals to food-insecure children in the Chimacum School District. Funds from the all-volunteer organization go entirely to purchase food for about 80 kids each week and provides essential hygiene supplies for homeless high school students through a pantry program. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets (brownpapertickets. com) and at the door. Raffle tickets are to be drawn at the Brew Fest for dozens of homemade and donated items. For more information, visit brewfestbythebay.org.

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Port Ludlow Single Seniors gather for companionship, fun Group active since 1992, still strong

“So we went through the phone book calling people. We invited anyone who wanted to join a singles group.”

By John Boone of the Leader No person should have to eat alone. That is the premise behind the Port Ludlow Single Seniors, an organization based on the idea that anyone who wants it should have companionship for a meal. The group was organized in 1992, said Peggy Schafron, one of the founding members. Schafron and three other women, who, through a variety of circumstances, found themselves single, simply didn’t want to eat alone. “So we went through the phone book calling people,” Schafron said. “We invited anyone who wanted to join a singles group.” Their ﬁrst event was a resounding success; Schafron estimates more than 70 singles attended. Then they faced a new problem: ﬁnding enough space. “Not many restaurants have room for so many people,” she said.

Peggy Schafron Single Seniors cofounder

Numbers have dwindled over the years, but Single Seniors still draws between 20 and 30 people to its monthly meetings. The group has become more diverse, too. Originally, all the members were Port Ludlow residents; now, members come from Sequim and Port Townsend. Each month, one of the members is responsible for deciding where the group will go to eat. Sometimes the location is a restaurant and sometimes a private home.

“The idea is to make new friends, have a good time and a good meal,” Schafron said. Besides the food, members of Single Seniors are drawn to the sense of community, and appreciate the connections built through the group. This is especially the case for those like Schafron, who don’t have family in the area. “This is my family,” she said. Single Seniors wasn’t intended as a matchmaking group, but this doesn’t mean sparks haven’t ﬂown between members before. Schafron recalls calling up an infrequent attendee and telling him about a woman who was at the group’s latest meeting. “I told him, you’ll probably think I’m from Mars, but I’ve found the perfect woman for you.” The two met and have been dating ever since. Single Seniors meets next on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Olive Garden in Silverdale. To join, contact the group’s hostess, Shirley, at 360-437-8177, or lavenderladie@aol.com.

Quilcene hosts half marathon, 10k and 5k run/walks Sept. 26

Runners and walkers gather at Quilcene’s Worthington Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 for the third annual USATF sanctioned and certified half-marathon and 5k and 10k races. Newly designed medals are awarded to all finishers, and place medals to male and female participants by age group. Fresh oysters are served at the end of race to reward participants in the Quilcene race tradition. Proceeds from race fees support local student scholarships and the “Count Me in for Quilcene” nonprofit organization. Register online at QuilceneHalfMarathon.com or at Worthington Park on

race day. Improved signage and new course name markers, such as Fish Ladder, Dabob Flats, Huffalump, Forest Fantastic, Cellphone Siding, Tricky Hill, Bobcat Lane, Mountain Slide and Olympics View are identiﬁed on the course map, available online. To improve activity ﬂow on race day, the three race start times are also new. The halfmarathon begins at 9 a.m. (same as before), 10k and 5k races start at 10 a.m., and the kids’ sprint begins at 10:05 a.m. Awards ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. Race packets can be picked up on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the

Masonic Hall in downtown Quilcene, 170 Herbert St. Race day registration opens at 7 a.m at the race site, Worthington Park. New to this year’s race event is a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday night, sponsored by the Quilcene Lions Club at the Masonic Hall. Served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverages, for adults $8, kids 6-12 $4 and families $20. The history of the town is explored at the dinner. Check out the race on Facebook (search for Quilcene Half Marathon) Instagram (#QuilceneOyster) and Twitter (@ Quilcene Oyster).

A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion, a long-range, antisubmarine warfare patrol aircraft based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, conducted a flyover Sept. 19 during a memorial service for former U.S. Navy pilot Capt. Ken Sanford at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Townsend. Sanford was the combat pilot of a four-engine Navy bomber in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan

Navy conducts memorial flyover for Capt. Ken Sanford By Leader Staff A P-3C Orion from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a memorial flyover Sept. 19 during a memorial service for former U.S. Navy pilot Capt. Ken Sanford at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Port Townsend. Sanford, a long-time resident of Port Ludlow, Washington, passed on Sept. 11, 2015. He was 95. An obituary is published on page A 17 of this issue. Sanford was a World War II hero who was awarded the Silver Star and numerous other decorations for valor. His aircraft was credited with sinking 11 enemy ships and several enemy aircraft during the war. Sanford flew combat

missions from 1943-45 in a Lockheed Vega Ventura PV-1 and the Consolidated-Vultee Privateer known as the PB4Y-2, the Navy’s version of the Army’s B-24 Liberator heavy bomber. The Navy of today flies the four-engine P-3C Orion, a land-based, longrange, antisubmarine warfare (ASW) patrol aircraft, which is why the aircraft was part of the Sept. 19 memorial service. After retiring from the Navy, Sanford worked for the Lockheed Missile and Space Company, in California and in Bangor, Washington. He continued to be an advocate for naval aviation. Sanford in 1943 married Margaret Jane Pederson. Known in Port Ludlow as Jane San-

ford, she was an accomplished concert pianist and church organist and a gifted artist in a variety of media. She was a founding member of the Port Ludlow Arts Council. Jane Sanford died in 2002 at the age of 82. Immediate survivors are sons Bruce Sanford, Kenneth Robert Sanford, Kevin J. Sanford and Kelly J. Sanford; daughter Karen Jane Sanford Loranger; and 10 grandchildren. An account from one of Sanford’s books was published July 22, 2015 in the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader’s special publication, “Spirit of ‘45: WW II Memories. (The first version of this story appeared Sept. 18 on ptleader.com.)

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OpinionForum editorial What’s plan B for pit-to-pier? Things are still pretty quiet on the eastern front – that is, Jefferson County’s eastern coastline that borders Hood Canal. But not for want of effort. Proponents of the pit-to-pier project are not done. One appeal is under way in the state court system; another appeal at the federal level is still pending. It takes Mother Nature a million years to produce the kind of sharp-edged, high-quality gravel now mined between S.R. 104 and the Shine waterfront. The pit-to-pier proponent company, once called Fred Hill Materials but now Thorndyke Resources, is coming up on 15 years of planning, investment, regulatory and political fights, lobbying efforts and now legal action at both state and federal levels. By human timeline standards, they’re nothing if not persistent. But the recent news has been persistently bad for them. By way of reminder, the project would build a 998-foot pier over state-owned tideland 5 miles south of the Hood Canal Bridge, near Shine. The pier would carry the tail end of a 4-mile conveyor belt system that could load over six million tons of gravel onto barges and ships. Proponents say the project would reduce truck traffic and create jobs. In the state court system, Thorndyke sued the Washington Department of Natural Resources, arguing that the DNR improperly sold a 55-year conservation easement governing 70 miles of Hood Canal coastline and 4,800 acres of state-owned tidelands to the U.S. Navy. The easement, signed on July 7, 2014, would block most development in that region, and the pitto-pier plan. The Navy’s goal is to restrict noisy industrial development along that part of Hood Canal for acoustic and magnetic-based testing and training related to the Bangor submarine base on the east side of the canal. In May 2015 a visiting Kitsap County judge granted a summary judgment motion that dismissed Thorndyke’s lawsuit against the DNR. Thorndyke filed an appeal to the State Court of Appeals in June and made its opening written argument in late August. In the federal court system, in August 2014 Thorndyke sued the U.S. Navy and others contending that the Navy exceeded its legal authority by purchasing that same conservation easement from the DNR. On Sept. 1, U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Settle dismissed that suit on various grounds. That included noting that the pit-to-pier project is far different from Navy exceptions made for shellfish farmers and others on Hood Canal, and that the Navy’s restrictions on commercial development and commercial shipping satisfies legitimate government interests such as “preventing the disruption of military operations and preserving the bedlands.” When Judge Settle’s ruling was issued, Dan Baskins, project manager for Thorndyke, told the Leader: “It’s not over until the fat lady sings, and we haven’t even gotten to intermission yet.” The company has until the end of October to appeal and said it would. The U.S. Navy is under acute pressure from the Olympic Peninsula’s substantial environmental community for its plans to conduct radiation-based jet warfare training on the pristine western flanks of Olympic Peninsula. Now it’s the hero of environmental opposition to pit-to-pier on the east coast of the Olympic Peninsula, led by an equally persistent retired astronaut, John Fabian. Must make Navy heads spin. The implications of the Navy’s moves extend far beyond the gravel pit, however. Certain waters of northern Hood Canal regularly become blocked for even recreational boaters, with fast Navy powerboats or U.S. Coast Guard cutters on the prowl to turn back the unfortunate fisherman who didn’t get the word. On a larger scale, the Black Point development near Brinnon also faces restrictions. The vastly expanded and rebuilt Pleasant Harbor Marina Resort, owned by the Statesman Group, is to become the waterfront anchor of a development that includes 1,000 housing units and 300 boat slips. A reported $22 million has already been invested. While the Navy has not specified restrictions on the development, it is listed as a “high priority” threat level to Navy operations due to the prospect of increased boating traffic, seaplanes and statesmen’s pursuit of foreign nationals as investors and home owners. At the end of the day, it’s clear that the pit-to-pier project drew in some Trident submarine-sized players, notably the U.S. Navy. So far the judicial system has upheld the Navy’s right to do what it did with the result of restricting the Thorndyke pier. I’m doubting that the appellate courts are going to change course on this one. If any entity can challenge the persistence of pit-to-pier developers, it’s probably the Navy. I’d say it’s time for plan B for the Shine gravel mine.

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looking back 125 YEARS AGO (1890) “Port Ludlow was named after Mr. Ludlow, a well-known United States naval officer of the war of 1813, who received his death wound on board the ship Chesapeake. Vancouver had not explored this port, and Wilkes, in 1841, who was the first to survey it, gave the name mentioned to the harbor.” 120 YEARS AGO (1895) The Leader editorializes: “The City Council is still plodding along with a sort of haphazard financial policy, and things are running about as if there were no City Council at all.” 70 YEARS AGO (1945) “Relatives and friends of two wellknown army officers, both formerly stationed here, joyfully received the news they had been at last freed from Japanese prison camps. The two are Lt. Col. Joseph E. Kramer, husband of the former Ann Wanamaker of Port Townsend and now of Coupeville, and Major Arthur Irons, well known here as a former dental officer at Fort Worden, whose wife currently resides in Seattle.” Kramer was a quartermaster officer at Corregidor, and Irons was captured at Fort Stotsenburg in the Philippines. “Envisioning a great post-war influx of tourists anxious to see the Olympic Peninsula’s myriad attractions of outstanding natural beauty, local interests this week took steps to accommodate the expected visitors.” The end of World War II, and the subsequent removal of offshore fishing restrictions, leads the Port Townsend Salmon Club to reorganize the successful salmon derby started in 1940 and staged again in 1941. 45 YEARS AGO (1970) Mrs. Lenora Gaylord, 87, uses a .32-caliber revolver to kill a raccoon fighting her cat on the porch of her Kuhn Street home. She only needed a single shot to slay the intruder.

letters Port is not crumbling

Hollywood entertainer Bing Crosby was on a salmon fishing trip when his yacht tied up at Union Wharf for a short visit to downtown Port Townsend one day in 1957. Port Townsend Leader photographer Tom Camfield heard the news, and “hurried over and got this picture.” That’s not a script or a newspaper in Crosby’s hands; it’s a racing form for horse racing. Tom Camfield photo, Leader Collection

20 YEARS AGO (1995) When a burglar laid down his handgun to tie up the Mats Mats home resident’s 87-year old mother, the 63-year old man picked up the gun and shot and killed the man, and a woman with him in the apparent residential burglary/ robbery. The Chimacum School District ﬁles the paperwork to declare the campus a drug-free zone. Youth football players from Port Townsend defeated a contingent from Chimacum and Quilcene 7-0

in a mini-game played Sept. 16 at the Seattle Kingdome, ahead of a National Football League game between the Seahawks and Cincinnati Bengals. Tony Marchefka passed to Matt McKinney for PT’s touchdown, and Stephen Grimm ran for the conversion point. (Source: Leader Collection; Jefferson County Historical Society Museum and Research Center, 13692 Airport Cutoff Road, Port Townsend; Jefferson County Historical Society, 379-6673, jchsmuseum.org; jchswa. org, the online search site)

vying for the same segment of my time. And that is just one week of listings published in one very localized newspaper, never mind all the usual interesting things to do either on one’s own or in an organized session. Therefore, a wave of incredulity washed over me when I read a comment in a letter to the editor criticizing sailboats sitting parked in our waters. The commenter wrote “millions of dollars of sailboat inventory sitting idle [...] on a weekend day with little else to compete for discretionary time.” Little else to compete for discretionary time? Maybe the owners of those boats have other interests and commitments. Maybe they do not consider it their obligation to sail so that random people can “watch the sailboats pass.” Maybe they worried about what the recently unsettled weather held in store for them. Or maybe they – hold onto your hats – even were working that day. There are so many things to do of all types that the notion of lifelong learning was already well entrenched long before it became a boosterish term. The only true waste is to let the brain idle too much. PATRICIA LEE Port Townsend

Department of Transportation. It was funded at $884,165. The grant requires that the community be actively involved in designing safety improvements. This is where the good news ends. What has happened in the past two years while the money has been sitting in the county’s pocket? Nothing. After repeated begging for the county to get this urgent project started, the county commissioners on July 27 directed County Administrator Philip Morley to make a progress report the following week. He was unable to do it. Eric Kuzma of the public works department has had the responsibility over the past two years to get the project started. He has been “too busy.” Someone should lose their job. If the commissioners cannot hold the county staff accountable, perhaps they should lose their jobs. Last Thursday, the concerned citizens of Quilcene held a community meeting to help the county understand the safety problems on their mean streets; 78 people attended. They documented hundreds of personal experiences with trafﬁc safety in downtown Quilcene. Kuzma, who has failed to get the project going for over two years, attended. We hope that hearing the safety concerns of so many Quilcene residents will encourage Mr. Kuzma to get started without further delay. STAN NEALEY Quilcene

Many comments have recently been made that the port’s infrastructure is crumbling, and nothing is being done to address this. This is an extremely important issue to the port, and thus to everycitizen of Jefferson County. To provide citizens with the facts, we’ve compiled a list of each of the 47 different capital maintenance projects the port has funded in the past nine years. You can find this list at http://portofpt.com/list. Together, these projects represent more than $16 million in spending for capital maintenance. This does not include the new capital development of our boat ramp, airport taxiways or administration building, or the day-to-day maintenance that our staff provides. Maintaining and replacing public infrastructure is a significant challenge, and it is absolutely the case that the port has ongoing – even never-ending – work to do on this front. However, implying that the port is “crumbling” is inaccurate and impugns the work of our port maintenance and facilities staff, which are some of the finest professionals in the business. In December of last year, we published an in-depth look at capital maintenance issues. Citizens can review that at http://portofpt. U.S. Highway 101 passes right com/capital. JIM PIVARNIK through Quilcene’s downtown, deputy director and 1.6 million vehicles squeeze Port of Port Townsend through this narrow corridor annually – passenger cars, heavy trucks, RVs and motorcycles. The 30-mph zone through town Just wanted to thank the won- is 1.2 miles long, with two blind derful Vasu Video family for not curves, no sidewalks, no place for only many great movie nights for cyclists and no place for pedestrime and my kids, but for extend- ans to cross safely. There is nothing the treasured ritual of picking ing at all to quiet traffic. Near out films from a neighborhood spot misses happen daily. amid movie posters, popcorn and In June 2012, to address this friends. I will miss your place and sad situation, Josh Peters, then your smiles. Good luck in upcoming Jefferson County’s transportation adventures. planner, with the input of conCOLLEEN CORRIGAN cerned Quilcene citizens, submitPort Townsend ted a grant application to the state

Safety issues in Quil; time to take action

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Idle sailboats versus idle brains in PT

Living in Port Townsend often feels like attending year-round day camp for all ages, and I mean that in the best way. Perusing the lists of activities open to the public – many of them free – I often am torn between two or even three items

With thanks to all Our family would like to give special thanks and praise to the staff and caregivers at Jefferson Healthcare Home Health/Hospice and the staff, caregivers and medical aides at Seaport Landing who worked together as a team to help make our mother Mary Norwood’s transition from this life a peaceful, quiet and digniﬁed one. Special thanks as well to Rita Beebe for her constant diligence. SHARON NORWOOD MILLER DIANE NORWOOD THRASHER JOAN NORWOOD FARIA Port Townsend

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Re-elect Steve Tucker to port board The Port of Port Townsend needs Steve Tucker’s experience and consistency for the port to be effective in serving Jefferson County. Steve represents all the citizens of the county, not a particular vested interest group. Years of underpricing of rates have been offset by the property taxes. Nothing is left for economic development. A well-reasoned, long-range rates structure must be developed with public input that gives ratepayers certainty and predictability. Steve’s focus is on the future of Jefferson County, its aquaculture, agriculture, and business opportunities at the airport, Glen Cove, Howard Street, Port Hadlock and Quilcene. The port’s economic portfolio needs to be broadened like other progressive ports. Former commissioners Herb Beck, Bob Sokol, Dave Thompson, John Collins and former port executive George Yount support the reelection of Steve Tucker. He has the vision, experience and collaborative skills to lead the port. Reelect Steve Tucker, port commissioner. MELINDA BRYDEN Port Townsend

Kees Kolff brings out the best in others In 1967, I started a camp for children who were too sick or physically challenged to attend other summer camps. Several years later, I recruited a pediatric resident who has volunteered as a counselor, music director and now camp emcee for one week each summer for the last 45 years. Kees Kolff has demonstrated with his time and energy his compassion for kids with special needs at Stanley Stamm Summer Camp, and he serves on our board. Kees knows what it takes to bring out the best in other people. Every year we get a number of new volunteers to help care for about 100 kids, and he makes them feel right at home. He is creative, open to new ideas and always flexible. He will use all his positive skills as a great hospital commissioner. STANLEY STAMM, M.D. cardiologist and founder Stanley Stamm Summer Camp Seattle

Keep Dressler, Russell on hospital board As a recently retired registered nurse working at Jefferson Healthcare for 25 years, I see the organization providing excellent services to the residents of our county while being fiscally responsible. The commissioners, CEO Mike Glenn and the strategic leadership team are going in the right direction. One sitting commissioner has two neighbors who are candidates for the hospital board. This is a diverse county with many neigh-

Are we headed for electric sticker shock? By Tom Thiersch Port Townsend borhoods and should not be represented by one. Re-elect commissioners Mari Dressler and Chuck Russell to support their continued positive path to provide all Jefferson County residents with the best available health care. SHARY IRWIN, RN, BSN retired Port Ludlow

Tucker aims for public participation All 75 ports in Washington are mandated by the state to be economic development engines for their district. The Port of Port Townsend collects taxes from all Jefferson County property owners for this purpose. Steve Tucker understands this broad mandate and has shown through his first term as port commissioner his commitment to both strengthening the working environment for our highly skilled marine trades’ workforce in the boat yard, and using the port to expand economic opportunities in agriculture, aquaculture, small-business entrepreneurs and tourism. A recent example is using the port to help facilitate improvement in wastewater treatment in Quilcene. Steve has also led the commission to expand public transparency and participation in public meetings, and to ensure full public engagement in updating the port’s strategic plan. I urge your vote to re-elect Steve Tucker. JOHN COLLINS Port Townsend

In August, the Jefferson County Public Utility District (JPUD) was able to point out that our electric rates were no longer the highest in the state, but only because Puget Sound Energy (PSE) had just raised its rates for the first time since before 2013. That’s not really much to be proud of, because JPUD likely will have to raise our rates very soon, and we, once again, will be paying more than everyone else in Washington. I believe that some major rate increases are inevitable, because JPUD’s costs are increasing and revenues are not. There are two ways for a PUD to deal with that: cut spending or raise rates. JPUD’s draft budget for 2016 (on its website) doesn’t show much in the way of spending cuts, and JPUD actually intends to add as many as six more staff members. For the first two years of the $103 million, 30year loan that JPUD took out to buy PSE’s business in 2013, the loan payment was $3 million a year, interest only. Now, and for the rest of the loan term, an additional $3 million per year for principal must also be paid. The total loan payment, which is included in JPUD’s 2016 budget, will be more than 19 percent of JPUD’s $31 million projected annual electric business revenue next year. That huge debt is the main reason that JPUD’s rates are so much higher than those of any other PUD in Washington, and will be that way for the next three decades. JPUD buys essentially all of its power from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which just raised its rates substantially, and JPUD’s 2016 budget also reflects that increase. In fact, the only way that JPUD’s budget looks like it “balances” is that it simply omits $4.8 million of recommended capital expenditures and ignores $4.9 million in depreciation expense. The system that JPUD bought was old and not in very good condition, because PSE hadn’t done

corrections The Victorian Society in America, Northwest Chapter was the Best in Class winner at the 2015 Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade; an incorrect title had been released earlier.

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Kees Kolff is a compassionate choice As a pediatrician, trained public health physician and former medical director of Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Kees Kolff is eminently qualified to be a hospital commissioner. He’s also a wonderful human being. I have known him personally for many years, and he has proven to be open and sensitive. When my husband had a health emergency, Kees called me right way, listened to my issues and helped to problem solve. I have seen him offer such compassionate help to many, many people. If I had to choose three adjectives to describe Kees Kolff, they would be caring, dedicated and energetic. Add that to smart and knowledgeable, and we’d be lucky to have him on our hospital board. CAROLYN LATTEIER Port Townsend

much in the way of maintenance or upgrades, and PSE certainly didn’t have any incentive to do much more after the 2008 vote that authorized JPUD to explore a takeover of the business. Without ongoing capital investments, the electric utility will continue to deteriorate, and the system will end up being less reliable and more costly. No business can ignore depreciation expense and remain viable. Capital assets (for example, large and expensive transformers) must eventually be replaced, and depreciation simply takes into account the large, infrequent cash outflows needed to pay for replacement of those assets. JPUD will have to adequately fund cash reserves or end up taking on even more public debt. These $4.8 million and $4.9 million expenses add up to more than 30 percent of revenues, but there’s no budget to pay for them. Another item not yet in the budget is the expense of increased support for low-income customers. PSE formerly contributed some $500,000 per year. JPUD would have to raise rates by about 3 percent to fund a low-income assistance program at that same level, even after taking into account the current voluntary Power Boost program. Finally, there are the recommendations of EES, the rate consultants hired by JPUD. Their recommendation was to double or even triple the minimum monthly fixed “customer charge” and to institute an across-the-board 10 percent rate hike. There’s no word yet on whether or not JPUD will adopt any of those recommended rate increases. It looks like JPUD’s 18,000 ratepayers may be in for some “sticker shock.”

By Patrick J. Sullivan the 1960s, described the discovery of large, color photo prints, professionally matted and framed, at a local thrift store. He recognized the images, a lot of them from international travel; the local photographer passed away earlier this year. “Her name isn’t even on the photos,” he said. “That’s just wrong. I went up there and wrote her name [on the back]. They’re nice photos. Whoever buys them deserves to know who took them.”

The season is changing, the reasons why we vote for people may change, the Seattle Seahawks may need to change a few things, just don’t mess with your Port Townsend Observation Deck News Around Town. T-SHIRT SAYING OF THE WEEK: “I did use a list. I still forgot @*%!” FORWARD-LOOKING NEWS: Financial institution news press releases recently on my desk include “disclaimers” that are longer than the news itself. Basically, the disclaimers apply to “forwardlooking statements” and mean that one can’t really believe any bank, lending institution or company using phrases like “believe,” “will,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans” or similar expressions intended to identify “forward-looking statements.” These can’t be trusted because they “may turn out to be wrong.” So, alert readers, keep that in mind when a bank or investment firm wants some of your money; it’s all at your own risk. SCANNER CALL OF THE WEEK: The first full week of school brings the first medic call to transport an elementary school student with a broken bone after falling off a playground monkey bar. SIGNATURE NEWS: “Sad and tragic” is how a local photographer, who handled his first Nikon in

ADVICE OF THE WEEK: Says someone who moved to Port Ludlow 15 years ago, even with all of that person’s family and friends being in California. “This is a wonderful place to live. It’s primary a retirement and vacation area, so our population is older. I share my experience of coming here, falling in love, making an offer right away and not looking back.” QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Says someone who lived in Quilcene in the 1970s, has lived in many places since, north and south of the Equator, and is now back in her homeland: She loves it. Friends in other places, however, are trying to comprehend facts like this: “People don’t believe me when I say I have to go 17 miles to a grocery store.” (No matter how far you go, that’s where you are, says Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader editor Patrick J. Sullivan.)

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Harold Edgar ‘Ed’ Wakefield Bend, Oregon Dec. 5, 1923 – June 12, 2015 Harold Edgar ‘Ed’ Wakefield passed away peacefully June12, 2015, surrounded by his family. Ed was born in Monroe, Washington, Dec. 5, 1923 to Eva (Miller) Wakefield and Harold Wakefield. Ed was one of 3 brothers, Wally Wakefield and Charlie Wakfield. Ed’s family moved to Yakima, Washington when he was 3 years old. Ed grew up in Yakima until he went into the Navy at the age of 18. On leave he met Dorothy “Dot” Johnson at the skating rink. He couldn’t skate so Dot and her girl friend held him up. Ed served at Iwo Jima, Normandy, Okinawa, and was in the Atlantic invasion and in Southern France. After returning to Yakima he started a apprenticeship with Lucas & Wolf Painting Company and painting would become his life’s occupation. Dot and Ed were married March 29, 1947 and lived in Yakima where their first daughter Linda Marie Snyder was born in 1948. In 1956, Ed moved his family to Moses Lake, Washington where his second daughter Mary Estelle Nye was born in 1957. In 1961, Ed moved his family to Oregon and worked for JC Penney Company remodeling and repainting their stores. After that he worked for Phil Potter painting until his retirement in 1980. In 1970, Ed moved Mary and Dot to Brinnon, Washington and lived on the Duckabush River in The Lazy C and old dude ranch split up into separate lots. In 2004, Ed agreed to move to Bend, Oregon to live with his daughter Mary and her husband Bill Nye. In 2014, Ed was told he was one of the WWll vets

chosen along with 50 others to go back to Washington DC to see their memorial. The Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon was taking them there. Ed had asked his sonin-law Bill Nye if he would be his chaperone, and Bill was honored to do so. Sept. 2014, they took off on their adventure from Portland Oregon. After arriving in Washington, D.C., Ed ended up in the hospital for two days. Bill very disappointed that Ed had missed so much reserved a car and wheel chair. When Ed was released from the hospital Bill was there to pick him up and off they went to see as much as they could in one day. They met up with their group at Arlington Cemetery for the Changing of the Guards where they were able to talk to visitors and congressmen. He loved that trip and was so proud that he was able to go. Ed loved to sit ouside and visit with anyone who would stop by. He always made sure that he never missed “Toddy Time”. He always said water wasn’t worth drinking if it didn’t have whiskey in it. Ed is survived by his wife Dorothy Mae (Johnson) Wakefield; daughters Linda Marie Snyder, husband Walt VanHooser, Mary Nye and husband Billy Nye; seven grandchildren, Andrea Wending, Mike Nye and wife Anna, Rick Nye and wife Kelli, Dave Nye, and wife Jamie, Holly Lane and husband Brian, Walter Van Hooser and Heather VanHooser, 14 great grandchildren who he loved to see. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in this name to TheEasternOregon Honorflight.org There will be a military service in Yakima, Washington at the Tahoma Cemetery, 11:30 a.m., Sept. 26 , and a gathering at the VFW Hall afterward. Anyone interested in attending please contact Mary Nye, email: mnye@comm powder.com

Sarah Joy Fields

Beth Irene Turnbull Wheeler

Bremerton, Washington Sept. 14, 1981 – Aug. 25, 2015 Sarah Joy fields passed peacefully to our Lord, surrounded by her loved ones on Aug. 25, 2015. Sarah was born Sept. 14, 1981 into a family that has been in Port Townsend for five generations. She attended Port Townsend schools, participating in basketball, baseball, orchestra and drama. Sarah received her A.A. degree from Peninsula College, and her B.A. From The Evergreen State College in 2014. Over the years she was active within the community in the performing and visual arts. She worked for Quimper Sound and the Food Co-op before moving to Bremerton, Washington. She loved making coffee and worked as a barista in Port Townsend and New York. Sarah enjoyed meeting new people and experiencing new cultures. She had a special love for children and animals that was obvious to everyone around her. While in college she was a member of a team that would go into prisons and work with nonviolent offenders, helping them learn skills to turn their lives round. Her travels

Port Townsend, Washington Jan. 12, 1916 – Sept. 11, 2015 Beth Irene Turnbull Wheeler lived 99 years through an amazing world rush of invention, war, human rights, silliness, consumerism, communication, exploration, discovery, and development. She grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, the child of Clarence Turnbull, a veterinarian, and Wilna Hoover Turnbull. Wilna died from encephalitis when Beth was 5. When she was 9, her father married Margaret Rose, Beth’s Sunday school teacher. After graduating the University of Michigan, Beth married George Wheeler in 1938. Born in New York were children, Wren in 1942, David Jack in 1945, and Robert in 1952. She was a co-founder of the Long Island branch of the Audubon Society and participated with fascination and loyalty. In 1980, with her children launched and George retired, the couple moved to Brevard, North Carolina where they enjoyed frequent golf and Beth made many hikes into the Blue Ridge forests. In 1994, Beth and George moved to Woodburn, Oregon, then in 2000 to Port Townsend, Washington to be near son Robert Wheeler. They celebrated their 70th anniversary in 2008. Beth’s husband died six years ago.

She is survived by; son, Robert Wheeler and his wife, Kim Rafferty, of Port Townsend; daughter, Wren Clark and her husband, Martin Gorfinkel, of Mountain View, California; widow of son David Wheeler, Kristi Johnson, Baker City, Oregon; grandchildren Blaine Wheeler, Chanoane Hartt, Grant Wheeler, Rachel Ropkey, Brooke Pastore Cardoso, Jace Wheeler, Melissa Wheeler, Heath Clark and Bill Clark; and 6 great-grandchildren. Beth’s tribe was always expanded for “one more.” Anyone she knew, Beth has loved, especially the unfortunate, the needy, and the difficult. Her family has been blessed by her gentle presence and will continue to be blessed by memories of her loving spirit. Donations in her memory may be sent to Jefferson County Special Olympics (Jefferson County Warriors) team at First Federal Bank, 1321 W. Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368; to JefPort Townsend, Washington ferson County Land Trust Dec. 4, 1956 – Sept. 16, 2015 at 1033 Lawrence St., Port Townsend, WA 98368, or to Ron’s fight with cancer the charity of your choice. ended Sept. 16, 2015. He was supported throughout by his loving wife of 41 years, Sharron, his daughters, Amanda and Samantha, and close friends, Gian Generale and Matt Kallman. He was Poppy to grandchildren Andy, Abby, Emmy and Jacob. Survived by parents Rita April 19, 1930 – Aug. 23, 2015 and E.T., and siblings Neil, Danny and Tammy Sparks. Retired Air Force Maj. Kenneth G. Gordhamer died on An electrician for 38 Aug. 23, 2015. years, ‘Sparky’ used his He was born on April 19, 1930. He was a U.S. Air Force skills to serve others and pilot, engineer, teacher, singer, husband, father, grandfa- spent the last 10 years with ther, great-grandfather, uncle, friend and Scandinavian. Frederickson Electric which He was laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in was an extension of family. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ron was known as honest, noble, hardworking, gen-

also took her to Nicaragua and Juarez, Mexico where she worked in orphanages. On one of her trips to New York she spent time with her great-uncle Ted Morello, who was a correspondent at the United Nations, and they continued to be pen pals until he passed away. Sarah’s great joy was spending time with her family and friends, especially her nieces and nephew. Sarah is survived by the love of her life, fiance Darrah Thomas and dog, Midget; parents, Joe and Heidi Fields; brother, Jeremy (Anna); nieces Emily, Brenna and Lucia; nephew, Theo; maternal grandparents, Vic and Dolly Olson; paternal grandmother, Marian Fields; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Donations can be made to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance House, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle, Washington, 98109-1023.

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erous, and the best teller of Tall Texas Tales. He never met a stranger or hesitated to fill a need. His philosophy was to “pay it forward”, be kind to someone to inspire them to do the same. He was an incredible husband, father, and family man. His loyalty to his friends and community was endless; and, he will be greatly missed.

R E L I G I O U S O R G A N I Z AT I O N S Bet Shira

PO Box 1843, Port Townsend, WA • 360-379-3042 betshira@yahoo.com • betshira.com. Unless otherwise indicated, events are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Jefferson & Tyler, Uptown Port Townsend. 9/23, 10am: Yom Kippur Services at the Port Townsend Masonic Lodge, 1338 Jefferson St, Port Townsend 10/2, 6:30pm: Shabbat Evening Service and Sukkot Celebration, followed by a dairy/vegetarian potluck supper bring a dish to share. 10/24, 10am: Shabbat Morning Service

Community United Methodist Church

“Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” 130 Church Lane, Port Hadlock • 360-385-1579 HadlockChurch.com • cumc@olympus.net Rev. Julia M. Price, pastor Sunday: 8:45am, Adult Small Group Study; 10am, Worship, 10:15am, Children’s Sunday School; 11:15am Fellowship

First Baptist Church

Loving God & Loving Port Townsend. 1202 Lawrence St. (Uptown), Pastor Skip Cadorette 360-385-2752 • pffirstbap@netscape.net A relaxed come-as-you-are, blend of contemporary and traditional music, prayer and honest Biblical teaching, nursery care provided. Sunday, 9:30am: Worship; 10:45am: Classes for kids and youth; sermon discussion & coffee hour for adults

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Port Townsend

Christian Science Church, Sunday School and Reading Room at 275 Umatilla Ave., near Discovery & San Juan, 360-379-1139. Services: Sunday, 10am & Wednesday, noon Testimony Meetings Reading Room: 11-3, Monday and Friday; 1:30-3 Wednesday and after church Sunday. www.christiansciencechurchporttownsend.com

First Presbyterian Church

We are an Open and Affirming congregation. We welcome everyone and invite all as equals to the table without regard to ability, race, religious background, or sexual orientation. We seek to be a community that affirms everyone on his or her journey to become more Christ-like. Rev. Paul Heins 1111 Franklin Street, Port Townsend • 360-385-2525 www.fpcpt.org • firstpres@cablespeed.com 10am: Worship and Children’s Church

Grace Lutheran Church ELCA

1120 Walker St., Port Townsend • gracelutheran.us 360-385-1595 • The Rev. Coe Hutchison, Pastor Sundays: 9:30am, Worship with Holy Communion, 9:15am Christian Education & Adult Forum (Sept. 20, 27) 10:30am Worship with Holy Communion (Sept. 13, 20, 27) Wednesdays: 10am, Bible Study on next week’s texts (Sept. 2, 9) Fridays: 7:30am, Bible & Breakfast for Men at Seaport Landing For current schedules and information please call or visit our website. Visitors are always welcome!

Grace Christian Center

Solid, Spirit-filled Bible teaching. “Loving Jesus and loving each other.” Meeting at 200 Olympic Pl., Port Ludlow Conference Center 360-821-9680 Kevin Hunter, ThD 360-821-9684 Pastor Sherri Barden, PhD gracechristiancenter.us Sunday service: 10am; Grace Gathering: Wed., 6:30 pm

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer LCMC

A Come-As-You-Are Family of Faith Pastor Don Pieper • 45 Redeemer Way, Chimacum 360-385-6977 • lcr@cablespeed.com • redeemerway.org Sundays: Traditional service, 8am; Praise, 10:30am; Youth Group (7-8th grade), 5pm Ladies Bible Studies: Wednesdays, 10am & 1pm Men’s Bible Studies: Tuesdays, 7am breakfast at Hwy 20 Roadhouse; Wednesdays, 9:30am at church Mondays, 9/21-11/23, 6pm: ALPHA Program & Dinner; 7pm: video & discussion. ALPHA is a non-denominational international program that is an intro to the Christian faith.

New Life Church

A friendly, welcoming place that expresses Christ’s love. 1636 Hastings Ave., Port Townsend • newlifept.org 360-385-7717 • Bill Wolfe, Senior Pastor Sundays: Foundations classes on Summer Break; Services with nursery & Children’s Church, 10:30am Wednesdays, 7pm: Kid’s Club, ages preschool through 5th grade Thursdays, 6pm: LOL Youth, dinner & service Saturdays, 7pm: Illuminate Service

Peace Lutheran Fellowship ELCA

Undemanding Grace Pastor Ron McClung • Port Ludlow Beach Club, 121 Marina View Dr. 360-732-0004 • UndemandingGrace.org Sunday worship, 10am

Port Ludlow Community Church

Connecting Christ and Community. Dennis LaMance, Pastor • 9534 Oak Bay Road, Port Ludlow 360-437-0145, plcc@olympus.net Sunday Worship, 10:30am; Adult Bible Class, 8:45am; Sonlight Club during 10:30am service Home Studies on alternate Tuesdays; Women’s Bible Study Thursdays, 10am

Quakers—Religious Society of Friends An inclusive and welcoming community 360-379-5376, PTQuaker.org Location: MEETINGHOUSE at 19th & Sheridan Sundays, 9:30 am Gathering Time with optional singing 10 am Silent Worship Children’s Program during worship, call ahead please Wednesdays, 11am: Silent Worship, call for location Friday 10/2, 6:30pm: Conversations on Race

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship A Center for Liberal Religion on the Quimper Peninsula A Welcoming Congregation - Quimper UU Fellowship 2333 San Juan Ave., 360-379-0609 quuf@olympus.net • quuf.org Sunday Service, 9:15 & 11:15am. Children’s religious education and childcare available at 9:15am. 9/20: Speaker: Joseph Bednarik 9/27: “Just What Is a UU?,” Rev. Bruce Bode 9/19, 9am to 2pm: Annual QUUF Rummage Sale

San Juan Baptist Church

The Church on Discovery & home of the R.O.C.K. San Juan Baptist Church (SBC) is a warm, Bible-believing fellowship of folks who care about YOU! Dr. Conrad B. Dodd, Pastor • 1704 Discovery Rd., Port Townsend 360-385-2545 • www.sanjuanbaptist.com Sundays: 10am: Worship Service (nursery and Kingdom Kids program provided); 9am: Sunday School and Bible Study Wednesdays: 10am, Prayer meeting; plus home Bible studies & special events.

St. Patrick by the Bay

A Christ Centered Bible Believing Orthodox Anglican Church. Member of the Diocese of Cascadia, In Communion with the Anglican Church of North America. 121 Marine View Dr., Port Ludlow, WA 98365 360-215-4130 • 360-471-3444 www.porttownsendanglican.com Meeting: Sunday morning at 10am

Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Christian Church

Orthodox Church in America, Diocese of the West. Come and experience the worship of the ancient church in modern times. All services in English. 1407 30th St., Port Townsend • 360-385-0585 OrthodoxPortTownsend.com • Fr. Nicholas Kime, Rector Sundays, 9:30am: Divine Liturgy Saturdays, 7pm: Great Vespers 9/25, 7pm: Great Vespers for St. John the Theologian

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church welcomes you. We are an open and inclusive congregation – worship with us in Washington’s oldest Episcopal church building in continuous use. Corner of Jefferson & Tyler • 385-0770 • stpaulspt.org Sunday: Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10:30am; Faith Formation for all ages 9:30am Wednesday: Holy Eucharist & Healing Service, 10:30am Thursdays, 8:30pm: Compline, twenty minutes of simple chants, hymns, prayers, and calls/responses between cantor and people. “We welcome everyone without exception.”

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church One of the oldest Catholic Churches in the Pacific NW Rev. John Topel, S.J. Pastor • 1335 Blaine St. (Harrison & Blaine) 360-385-3700 • stmaryss@qwestoffice.net Saturday 9am: Hispanic Mass; 5:30pm: Vigil Mass Sunday 8:15am & 11am; Monday, Thursday, Friday, 12:05pm: Mass ; Wednesday, 6:30pm: Mass Tuesday, 12:05pm: Communion Service Confession one half hour before mass. Children & adult religious education programs.

Trinity United Methodist Church We are a friendly, welcoming, caring congregation. Come listen to our pipe organ! 609 Taylor St., Port Townsend • trinityumcpt.org Pastor Tony Brown • 360-385-0484 Sunday, 10am: Service Child care available and handicap accessible.

Unity

Spirituality with Open Hearts & Open Minds Rev. Pamela Douglas-Smith • unitypt.org 3918 San Juan (near Blue Heron), 360-385-6519 Sunday Services & Children’s Program, 11am 9/27: “Love the World” Wednesdays, 7-9pm: Spiritual Cinema 9/23: The Answer is You 9/30: Orbs

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Capt. Kenneth Frank Sanford

G. Ronald Webb

he would try his luck on the slots and entered many tournaments. They owned a recreation lot on Hood Canal where they spent many summer weekends with family and friends. Favorite activities were harvesting oysters, clams, and geoducks and playing card games and Nickels. Many a story was shared around camp. Ron loved a good laugh and hearty ones could be heard there. Ron was a communityminded businessman and gave generously of his time and talent to the work of the Kiwanis and Elks clubs throughout his career in Port Townsend and Port Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Webb; brother Hartley; sister Mary and brother-in-law Herb Hofstad. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; his daughters Lois (George) Nutsford and Launa Webb; his sister Carol (Chuck) St. Clair; his sister in-law Mary Webb; his stepchildren Teresa (Frank) Tydings, Rick (Shelley), Steve (Kym), and Dan Jones; his grandchildren Jason and Jorge Nutsford, Janice Camm, Jesse Jones, Ashley Jones, Joi Arnstson, Jesica Stickles; his 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held in Port Angeles on Sept. 5, 2015.

Barbara Jean Hansen Jorgensen Port Townsend, Washington July 18, 1946 – Aug. 28, 2015 On Aug. 28, 2015 Barbara went to be with her Jesus after a long battle with illness. Barbara was born July 18, 1946 to Lloyd and Edith Hansen. Barbara was well known for her love of the Lord as well as her love of her family and friends, music, art, and pets. Her piano and singing came straight from her heart and was enjoyed by everyone who had the pleasure of listening. She had a pure and innocent heart of gold that shone through to everyone. Her sense of humor was like no other. Barbara loved to laugh even in the midst of her storms. She will surely be missed. Barbara was preceded in

Port Ludlow, Washington June 21, 1930 – Aug. 19, 2015

Port Ludlow, Washington Sept. 8, 1920 to Sept. 11, 2115

Port Angeles, Washington April 19, 1929 – Aug. 31, 2015 Ronald Webb was born in Yakima, Washington April 19, 1929. He passed away Aug. 31, 2015 at Crestwood Convalescent Center in Port Angeles, Washington. He grew up on the family farm in Mt. Vernon, Washington and attended school there, graduating Mt. Vernon High School. He married Kathryn Schmidt in 1948 and they have two daughters. He began his long career with Standard Oil working part time while going to community college in Mt. Vernon. He moved to Port Townsend, Washington to work at the distribution plant with Lou Opstad. Webb, Webb, and Klemann was formed with older brother, Hartley, and Ben Klemann and operated on Water Street for many years. Ron married Marilyn Jones on Feb. 14, 1975. When the Port Angeles Standard Oil plant became available in 1976, Hartley stayed on in Port Townsend and Ron moved to Port Angeles with his wife Marilyn. Ron was an avid fisherman and hunter throughout his life. His favorite fishing hole later in life was Morse Creek near his home in 4 Season Ranch. He was always willing to share the sport with his friends and family. His lifelong dream of moose hunting in Alaska was realized in 1963 when he drove the Al-Can highway to Tok, Alaska and set up camp near Slana, Alaska. Other favorite hunting spots included Lake Chelan and Walla Walla, Washington. Ron loved traveling to Reno with Marilyn where

Elinor “Sunny” Margaret Gimbaldt

Capt. Kenneth Sanford passed away early morning Sept. 11, 2015. He was 95. Kenneth was born in San Antonio, Texas. At the young age of 14 he fell in love with aviation, often visiting the local airports where he took pictures of various airplanes with his box camera. Pursuing his passion, Kenneth received his pilot’s license in 1940 and his Navy Wings of Gold in 1943. During WWII he flew two 9-month tours, stationed off of Guadalcanal and later Okinawa, flying the attack bombers Lockheed Vega Ventura and the PBY4-2 Consolidated-Vultee Privateers, both planes playing a pivotal role during the war. After the war he stayed with the Navy, conducting reconnaissance missions off the Alaskan coast. Once he left the Navy as an active duty officer, he joined Lockheed Missile and Space Company, initially situated in Sunnyvale, California and later in Bangor, Washington

Ian Desmond Groves Port Townsend, Washington June 4, 1929 – Aug. 22, 2015 Ian Desmond Groves passed August 22, 2015. Ian was born in San Francisco, California, June 4,1929 to parents John D. and Aileen L. Groves. Ian joined the U.S. Navy in 1947 and was medically discharged early in his career as a result of a spinal cord injury. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy and a teaching credential from San Francisco State College. He and his wife Lois lived in San Jose where Ian was employed teaching the deaf.

where he retired as base operations manager. Having taken up residence in Port Ludlow, Washington, Kenneth formed the Association of Naval Aviators (ANA), which was commissioned in December 1989 and eventually grew to 125 members. This group continues to meet periodically, and invites interesting military personnel to speak about current events and news. Kenneth has written three books about his military experiences, with the first entitled “Crew Six”. During his active duty with the Navy, he was awarded the Silver Star (the third highest military award), four distinguished crosses, three Air Medals, and the Combat Action Awards. Kenneth and his wife Jane are survived by five children and 10 grandchildren. They started a successful high-end catalogue business specializing in exotic wools, spinning wheels and other associated equipment. Some years later they moved to Port Townsend. Ian was a private pilot and an accomplished ham radio operator. He was a volunteer at the Jefferson County Sheriffs office where his duties included evidence receiving and storage, and as a civilian communications leader assisting with search and rescue operations. Additionally he volunteered at the NW Maritime Museum. He is survived by his stepmother Betty Groves living in Carlsbad, California and his brother Keith living in San Diego, California. Ian was a friend to many and loved by all.

CHARLOTTE (CHARLIE) PETERSEN

death by her parents, Lloyd and Edith Hansen. She is survived by her husband Lee Magnus Jorgensen; three children Michael Kuehn and wife Lori; son Karl Kuehn; daughter Shawna Jorgensen and husband Ron Henry. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and numerous friends. A celebration of Barbara’s life was held by her family at the Bremerton home of her long-time friend.

Sunny passed away Aug. 19, 2015 at Life Care Center in Port Townsend, Washington. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 21, 1930 to Joseph and Elinor (Klipp) Eppig. Sunny owned and operated Bayshore Ranch in Port Ludlow. She fell in love with horses at a young age and continued her passion showing them nationally. She belonged to the Back Country Horsemen of Washington for many years. She also enjoyed being a 4-H mom. Sunny especially loved to travel and took many cruises during her lifetime with the Mexican Riviera being her favorite destination. She belonged to the Port Ludlow Singles group and enjoyed the many activities she shared with them. She was preceded in

death by husband Werner “Bo” Gimbaldt and brother Joe Eppig, Sunny is survived by sons Marty Peterson (Linda) of Everett; Brian (Cheryl) Peterson of Port Ludlow; daughter Marlene (Pave England) Peterson of Ravensdale; sisters Georgia Hammond of Seattle; Marlene McCollum of Toledo and Patti Krakowa of Wenatchee; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, 2 p.m., at the Port Ludlow Beach Club, 121 Marina View Dr., Port Ludlow, Washington.

Geneva Katherine Hanson Port Townsend, Washington Sept. 6, 1925 – Sept. 16, 2015 Geneva ‘Gene’ Katherine Hanson died on Sept. 16 at the age of 90. She was born Sept. 6, 1925 at Catawba, Wisconsin to Felix and Ethel Johnson. She graduated Mercy College of Nursing in San Diego, California in 1948 where she was employed until coming to Port Townsend where she worked at St. John’s Hospital. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She married Arnold (Red) Hanson in Port Townsend,

Washington, March 5, 1949. Gene is survived by her four children, Mary DeGolyer of Port Townsend, Sally Hanson of Renton, Washington, Trish Hanson of Lincoln, Vermont and Alan Hanson of Poulsbo, Washington, as well as nine grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren.

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James Martin (Jim) Swift passed away August 26, 2015 after a short and brave battle with cancer. Jim was born in Seattle on May 28th, 1954 to Josephine and Ken Swift. He married the love of his life, Cheryl, and they raised their family in the house he grew up in in Renton, Wa.. Jim will always be remembered for his kind, generous and caring heart. He won the admiration, respect and affection of everyone who knew him. Jim dedicated his life to serving wherever he saw a need. He was hard working, fun, adventurous and loved to laugh. He truly loved life and his family and friends. He was a wonderful father and husband and his happiest times were spent with his family. His was a life well lived. Jim rose to the rank of Captain in the Redmond, WA, fire department, where he served for 28 years and also protected the citizens of Skyway as a volunteer with King County Fire District 20. He was a respected member of the Eastside Hazmat Team, FEMA USAR Washington Task force 1, Redmond Fire’s Technical Rescue Team, Ski Patrol at Ski Acres/Snoqualmie Pass where he was awarded the Purple Merit Star in 1995 for saving the lives of two skiers who had received critical injuries and spent 23 summers as a volunteer counselor for children at a camp for burn survivors, Camp Eyabsut. Jim was also a pillar of his church for 37 years, serving as a board member and spearheading many improvement projects. Jim is survived by his wife, Cheryl, his four children, Carmen, Joel, James and Caitlin, his bother Ken Swift of Carson City, NV, sisters Candace (Pete) Raab of Quilcene and Pam (Lori) Goetz of Cle Elum. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 28th, at 1 PM at Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd., Redmond, WA. Please consider a donation to Camp Eyabsut, PO Box 2292, Tacoma, WA, 98401.

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The Lincoln School (left), on what later became the Port Townsend High School campus, was first used in 1894. It has not housed students since 1980, and staff exited for the last time in 2012. Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan, flight by Tailspin Tommy’s

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on hold as the district waits hear more from the PHA. “We want to know what they’re thinking,” Engle said. “We’re not in a hurry at this point, especially if we have a serious set of ideas in front of us. I just don’t want it to become a liability.” The 1892 building has sat vacant with broken, boarded-up windows since 2012, when the district moved its administrative offices to the nearby Gael Stuart Building. In February 2012, district voters approved a four-year capital levy that earmarked $500,000 for demolition of the building. The district has yet to spend that money, and would need school board approval to use it for any project other than demolition, Engle said. The building has substantial mechanical, electrical and plumbing issues, district officials have said. It also requires seismic retrofitting for reoccupation, which could cost as much as $6.5 million, according to a district-commissioned November 2012 seismic evaluation report by I.L. Gross Structural Engineers of Mountlake Terrace, Washington. The district has spent the past three years entertaining ideas for repurposing the building, though none of the proposals were financially viable, Engle said. For example, the district ran a request for proposals during the summer of 2014, but received no fi-

“We’re not in a hurry at this point, especially if we have a serious set of ideas in front of us.” David Engle superintendent Port Townsend School District

nancially viable responses. HOUSING AUTHORITY In December 2010, the Jefferson County Housing Authority merged with the Clallam County Housing Authority to become the Peninsula Housing Authority (PHA), which is based in Port Angeles and serves both Clallam and Jefferson counties. The PHA’s eight-member board of directors is composed of five members appointed by the Clallam Board of County Commissioners and three members appointed by Jefferson County commissioners. In Jefferson County, PHA manages the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. It also partners with Guardian Management to offer affordable housing at the Garden Court Apartments in Port Hadlock. Most of PHA’s affordable housing projects are located

in Clallam County cities, such as Port Angeles, Forks and Sequim. “We’re working diligently to add additional units in Jefferson County,” PHA Executive Director Kay Kassinger said. The PHA hopes to see five to six new houses built in Jefferson County each year through the Mutual SelfHelp Home Building Program, which puts those in need of housing to work with volunteers to build their future home. The PHA is also looking for potential sites and opportunities for larger housing projects in Jefferson County, such as the Lincoln School building, but Kassinger said it typically takes at least five years to gather up all the necessary money before any construction work begins. “Even if we had something picked out today, it would still take at least five years,” she said. “We don’t have money just sitting in the bank we can develop housing with and we can’t carry debt.” That means the PHA must pursue limited money from county, state and federal governments while also seeking partnerships with corporations or banks capable of carrying debt and securing tax credits, Kassinger said. “Jefferson County has serious needs for affordable housing, and it’s not just for your homeless, but also for your people in the workforce,” she said.

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Clarke said the district had four classes last year serving 75 students, but anticipated fewer this year based on relatively low preregistration in the spring. “My plea to people is to register in the spring because kindergarten is one of the harder grades to predict enrollment,” said Clarke. Chimacum plans to ask voters in February 2016 to approve a bond that would, in part, expand the primary school, creating more space for kindergarten and other elementary classes. A link to an online survey about the district’s bond is available on the district’s website at csd49.org and remains open through Sept. 30. QUILCENE Though it didn’t become eligible for state funding until this year, Quilcene School District has offered full-day kindergarten for years by folding those students, usually about 10, into a class combined with first graders, which also number about 10 each year. That allows the district to pay for one teacher for both grades. Cindy Pollard, business manager, said the district had

“We want to make sure we keep that class size ratio near 17:1 because kids perform better in that kind of environment.” David Engle superintendent Port Townsend School District

been using some federal grant money to help pay for supplies for that combined class. This year, that grant money will pay for a paraeducator, while the state funding for kindergarten will help pay for that class’ teacher. BRINNON State money for full-day kindergarten is not new in Brinnon, but an uptick in students is, said Superintendent Patricia Beathard. “We have a bit of a bubble in preschool and kindergarten students,” she said. Of 54 students enrolled in grades K-8, 11 are in kindergarten. Brinnon,

like Quilcene, combines kindergarteners with firstand second-graders, and does not have a shortage of space, Beathard said. Last year’s total enrollment was 41 students, of which four were kindergarteners. “We have had some new families move into the area with several children,” she said. The district has 12 students in preschool, though that is paid for with local levy money, Beathard said. BOND IN PT Back in Port Townsend, Engle said the lack of space has been a challenge, but keeping class sizes low remains the priority. The district is preparing to ask voters in February 2016 to approve a bond that would, in part, build a new elementary school, creating more space for kindergarten and other elementary classes. “It’s a great thing to have that number of kindergarten students,” he said. “We want to make sure we keep that class size ratio near 17:1 because kids perform better in that kind of environment.”

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Kees Kolff, left, with Joyce Francis and Nils Pedersen of Port Ludlow “Access to quality healthcare is a priority for all of us in this rural county. Kees’ medical and public health experience, his deep commitment, and his boundless energy in identifying and solving problems make him the right person for Hospital Commissioner.” – Nils Pedersen “We have experienced Kees’ leadership for years at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. He is founding chair of our Green Sanctuary Committee and coordinator of our night monitors for the Winter Shelter for homeless people. We urge you to vote for this dedicated public servant.” – Joyce Francis

Meet with Kees at one of these open houses: Wed., Oct. 7 at RoseWind Common House, 5:30-7pm Umatilla and Haines St., Port Townsend Thursday, Oct. 8 at the home of Joyce and Nils, 4:30-6pm 1190 E. Ludlow Ridge Road, Port Ludlow (appetizers and beverages at both events) “I am deeply concerned that we do not have more affordable healthcare in Jefferson County. I have helped increase access in other counties and know that by working together we can do it here.” Kees Kolff, MD • As a pediatrician with a Master’s in Public Health, I worked for the US Public Health Service and served for 17 years as Medical Director of Sea Mar, a community health center that now has 50 affordable medical, dental and mental health clinics in 11 counties. • Helen and I moved to Port Townsend in 1997 and co-founded PT EcoVillage. I served as president of Jefferson Land Trust, on Port Townsend City Council, and as Mayor. I helped found Local Investment Opportunity Network to support local businesses. I am president of the Jefferson County ReCyclery and teach bike safety classes to youth in Port Townsend and Chimacum schools.

Here is what I will do that the current board has not done: • Push to develop Community Health Improvement Plans to address the major health priorities identified more than a year ago: affordable access to medical, dental, mental health and drug abuse care. • Advocate for a statewide single-payer healthcare plan for 2017 as allowed by the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). • Work to more actively support the work conditions of healthcare providers and their staff. Currently 33% of our providers “would not recommend” working for Jefferson Healthcare. • Create a strategic plan with measurable objectives to address all of these important issues.

It’s time for change!

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Nature inspires local artist

James Murphy named Ludlow league’s Artist of the Month

By John Boone of the Leader

efferson County hangs from the walls of painter James Murphy’s studio and home. Canvas paintings fill nearly every available inch of wall, the lush colors and beautiful scenery reflecting the artist’s mind and the natural world he lives in. “Much of my inspiration comes from the natural landscape,” Murphy said. “We live in a beautiful area. I’ll never run out of things to draw.” Murphy, a 20-year resident of Port Townsend, was recently named October’s Artist of the Month by the Port Ludlow Artists’ League (PLAL). PLAL is a large and diverse group of artists. Meetings take place at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Port Ludlow Beach Club, 121 Marina View Drive, Port Ludlow, and offer demonstrations or talks. Dues are $30 per year. PLAL also operates a gallery in Port Ludlow’s Upper Village, next door to Sound Community Bank, and hosts a reception for the chosen Artist of the Month on the second Wednesday of each month. Meet Murphy at the gallery at the next reception, 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14. For more information, visit portludlowart.org. A LIFE OF PAINTING Murphy likes to say he was “born with a pen in my hand.” While this probably isn’t strictly anatomically correct, it isn’t far off from the truth either. When he was in third grade, his parents gave him a set of chalk pastels. He’s been painting and drawing ever since. He was born in the Midwest, and spent his early years bouncing between Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. He attended college at the Kansas City Art Institute, graduating with a degree in industrial design in 1966. His first job out of college was in advertising, in Chicago. No matter what he did, or where his life took him, he always came back to painting. “And at 72, I’m still painting,” he said. “I still learn something every time I pick up a brush. Painting isn’t something you outgrow.”

James Murphy stands with his companion, a 35-year-old African parrot named Chanda, who keeps him company in his Port Townsend home and studio. Behind them is an unfinished painting. Photo by John Boone

MOVING TO PORT TOWNSEND The birth of his grandson prompted Murphy’s first visit to Port Townsend. One of his two sons had moved here and begun a family. “I fell in love with a child and a place,” Murphy said. “I came back a year later to stay.” Port Townsend was never an obvious choice of residence for Murphy. For most of his life, he didn’t even know the Olympic Peninsula existed. “I didn’t know there was anything west of Seattle,” he said. “When my son told me he was living west of Seattle, I said, ‘Isn’t that the Pacific Ocean?’” Once he discovered there was dry land out here, Murphy fell in love with it. THE ARTIST’S METHOD Murphy, a self-described impatient man, spent much of his painting career working with watercolors, which dry faster than other mediums. Recently he’s been transitioning to oil, which takes longer to dry and can produce a clearer effect. A few decades ago, he became

For more information “I’ll never stop painting; there will be stuff unfinished on my easel the day I die.” James Murphy local artist and Port Ludlow Artists’ League Artist of the Month

intensely interested in collages. One example of this form that is displayed prominently in his living room is an austere scene centering around two ballerinas. The background is the same photo – a mountain in twilight – repeated three times. The dancers’ lily-white skin stands out in stark relief against the blackness behind them. White text snakes between the two dancers, drawing the viewer’s eyes to the eternally embalmed pair.

For more information on the Port Ludlow Artists’ League, see www.portludlowart.org.

He describes the difference between internally and externally generated artwork. His collages are internally generated, pieced together from other media to create an image he imagined within his mind. These days, most of Murphy’s work takes the form of landscape paintings; he said these are externally generated. The workflow for his landscapes typically take several steps, and he might tinker with one painting for several years before he’s satisfied with the image. To start, Murphy takes his sketchbook to a place he can be surrounded by nature – Fort Flagler State Park is a local favorite. “Then I just see things in nature,” he said. Whatever catches his eye, he sketches, then takes that sketch

to his studio. He starts small, painting on an 8-by-10-inch canvas. Most of his artwork doesn’t get beyond this step. The pieces he feels have special potential he transfers to larger canvas, often adding to them as the steps progress; a different background here, a figure there. The trick for Murphy is to never stop creating. “I’ll never stop painting,” he said. “There will be stuff unfinished on my easel the day I die.” FITTING INTO COMMUNITY Murphy displays his work in galleries around Jefferson County, with a recent show at the Port Ludlow Bay Club. The very soil of the area inspires him; he considers the garden he grows behind his home an extension of his artwork. The drought this summer was hard on his plants, but he managed to keep his roses alive. He also attends drawing classes at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. “Life is pretty good,” he said. “I have time and space to paint to my heart’s content.”

centrum 2015-16 Chamber musiC series Twice voted one of Billboard’s top classical artists, Anonymous 4 has released 19 recordings which have sold over two million copies. They have performed for sold-out audiences on major concert series and at festivals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and will make their final concert tour this fall.

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Friday, October 16, 7:30 p.m. Wheeler Theater

A Musical Anthology : Anonymous 4 Retrospective

Amelia Trio

Lucinda Carver, Artistic Director

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Ecstatic music and poetry of the 12thcentury abbess and mystic, Hildegard of Bingen as well as 13th- and 14thcentury chant and polyphony from England, France, and Spain; medieval and modern carols from the British Isles; American folksongs, shape note tunes, gospel songs and more.

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Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor Beethoven Piano Trio in C minor #3 Dvořák Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor

Beethoven Quartet Op. 18 No. 3 Thomas Adès The Four Quarters Beethoven Quartet Op. 127

Formed in 1999, the Amelia Piano Trio came to the fore after participating in Isaac Stern’s Chamber Music Workshop at Carnegie Hall in 2000. As a result, Mr. Stern became a mentor to the trio and presented the ensemble’s Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall. In 2003 the Trio was asked by National Public Radio to be their Young Ensemble in Residence. This exciting week of live concerts and interviews put the Amelia firmly in the foreground of classical music in America, reaching an estimated 1.5 million listeners.

Winners of the 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Calder Quartet is known for the discovery, commissioning, recording and mentoring of some of today’s best emerging composers. The group works and collaborates with artists across musical genres, spanning the ranges of the classical and contemporary music world. In residence for Centrum’s 2016 chamber music workshop, the quartet will lead a week of master classes and coachings, culminating in the season finale of Centrum’s chamber music festival. The Calder’s program is subject to change.

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Hear some Hugo, share some Hugo on Oct. 1 Northwind Reading Series presents “Forever Afternoon: A Celebration of the Poetry of Richard Hugo” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1 at Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St., Port Townsend. Carl Youngmann and Bob Francis host a read-around from the work of Richard Hugo, a Northwest literary icon. All are welcome to share a favorite Hugo poem. Tom Aslin also presents “Remember Richard Hugo: His Poetry and Teaching.” A former Hugo student at the University of Montana and an accomplished poet in his own right, Aslin reflects on Hugo’s ability to tap into the subconscious with the emotional honesty of his poetry, and makes observations on the bluntness and effectiveness of Hugo’s pedagogical style. Hugo was born and raised in White Center, Washington, just south of Seattle. He was a student of Theodore Roethke at the University of Washington, worked as a technical writer at Boeing and taught creative writing at the University of Montana from 1964 until his death in 1982. During the 1960s and ’70s, Hugo drove his beloved

Buick convertible through the back roads of Washington, Idaho and Montana, visiting small towns and writing about them. From West Marginal Way near White Center to La Push, to the Union Bar and Grill in rural Montana, to the Town Tavern in Port Townsend, these places became muses for Hugo. This evening of poetry serves as a preface to an Oct. 7 performance of “Some Places Are Forever Afternoon: 11 Places for Richard Hugo,” a musical suite based on 11 Hugo poems that was created by Seattle composer and jazz pianist Wayne Horvitz, and is performed by a sevenpiece ensemble. During the performance, local readers read each poem, followed by the corresponding musical piece. The performance, sponsored by Centrum and Copper Canyon Press, begins at 7:30 p.m. at Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden. Tickets, $18, are available at centrum.org. Suggested donation for the Oct. 1 reading is $3-$5. For more information, contact Youngmann at 3793660, or Bob Francis at 344-4108.

Celebrating our 25th Season

Join Season Subscribers, 120 of whom have guaranteed their seats for PLPA’s 2015-2016 concert series, to hear exceptional touring professionals from Las Vegas, New York, Nashville, Los Angeles and B.C. General Admission tickets available online at PortLudlowPerformingArts.com. • David Osborne, Pianist to the Presidents, from Carter to Obama, Saturday, October 24. • Franc D’Ambrosio, a long-running “Phantom,” celebrates “Christmas in New York,” at an afternoon matinee, Sunday, December 6. • Sara Catherine Weakley’s “Patsy Cline Tribute,” seated at tables in a Honky Tonk Cabaret, Friday, February 19. • Quattrosound, an innovative acoustic ensemble, blurs the lines between music genre boundaries, Friday, March 18. • Ken Lavigne, a founding member of The Canadian Tenors, in his “Road to Carnegie Hall,” Saturday, April 23. Concerts presented at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, Port Ludlow. Performances at 7:30 p.m., matinee at 4:00 p.m. www.PortLudlowPerformingArts.com • portludlowperformingarts@gmail.com

BILLBOARDS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES & EVENTS ART CLASSES AT PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS • is currently accepting registration for the following youth and adult art classes. YOUTH CLASS: Curiosity Club-Book Arts with Sidonie Wilson, early release Wednesdays, Grades 4-6. YOUTH CLASS: Fantastic Plastic with Margie MacDonald, Thursdays, Grades 4-8. ADULT CLASS: Play with Paint with Max Grover, Mondays, starts September 28. ADULT CLASS: Painting People with Jesse Joshua Watson, Tuesdays, starts September 29. ADULT CLASS: Paper Mache Ole with Richard Jesse Watson, Thursdays, starts October 1. ADULT WORKSHOP: Overcoming the Rational Mind with Wes Cecil, Saturday, October 3. PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is located at 200 Battery Way, Building 306 at Fort Worden in Port Townsend. For more information, please call (360) 344-4479; email ptschoolofthearts@gmail.com, or check our Facebook page.

COPPERSMITHING • with Master Coppersmith Walter Massey. Registration now open for a variety of coppersmithing classes scheduled for September. Sept. 24: Intro to Yard Art; Sept. 29: Intro to Copper Fabrication; and Sept. 29: Plant Stands. See www.masseycopper. com to register for a class. For more information call us at (360) 3443611.

CONSTELLATION THERAPY & POTLUCK • Saturday, September 26, 2-8 p.m., at 429 Harrison St., Port Townsend (come for all or part of the time). Donation $25 (no one is turned away). Release dysfunctional patterns in health/relationships/ finances and find your clear life path in a powerful group process! *HEALTH HARMONY VISTAS* PHYSICAL THERAPY, Mon.-Fri. TELLINGTON TOUCH for animals (physical/behavioral issues). Contact Bonnie Masi (360) 385-5111. GoBon@cablespeed.com or www. healthharmonyvistas.com

FREE LIVE MUSIC AT FINNRIVER ORCHARD • Saturday, September 26. 1-4 p.m., St. Cinder. This traveling ragtime, blues & folk band features washboard, spoons, bones, banjo, suitcase-bass, violin, clarinet, guitar, wailing harmonica, & vocals – crooning, gritty and tour-de-force. Their music brings soulful reminders of a history too often forgotten, and their live performances provide a great reason to shake a leg. Wood Fired Pizza by Dented Buoy available from Noon-5 p.m. Finnriver hard cider on tap, $5 glass. Finnriver Orchard & Cider Garden, 124 Center Rd., Chimacum. www. finnriver.com

FALL SINGING SEASON WITH SONGLINES STARTS OCT. 6 • All voices/levels of experience welcome in PT SONGLINES non-auditioned community choir. This fall we focus on building a joyous singing community with easy-to-learn songs rich in meaning, harmony and rhythm. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Rosewind Common House (Umatilla at Haines). $120 for season, ending mid-January. Sliding scale/work trade available. Drop-ins welcome this season, $10. Co-directed by Laurence Cole, Gretchen Sleicher: (360) 643-1595.

2015 BILLBOARD RATES • $25 up to 75 words, $.25 each additional word, published in print and online. Submit by email at billboards@ ptleader.com, online at www.ptleader.com or in person at the Leader office. Deadline: 10 am on Fridays.

FREE LIVE MUSIC AT FINNRIVER ORCHARD • Sunday, September 27. Noon to 3 p.m., Abakis. Local songwriter creates collaborative music that bridges new and old worlds: a delicate blend of classic soul led by powerhouse vocals and Kottkestyle fingerpicking guitar. 4-6 p.m., Lonesome Shack. These blues will transport you to Mississippi hill country in the mid-seventies, but Ben Todd (guitar), Luke Bergman (bass), and Kristian Garrard (drums) hail from Seattle, WA. Wood Fired Pizza by Dented Buoy available from Noon-6 p.m. Finnriver hard cider on tap, $5 glass. Finnriver Orchard & Cider Garden, 124 Center Rd., Chimacum. www.finnriver.com MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM • Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s mindfulness work which focuses on practical strategies to recognize and reduce chronic mental and physical stress, as well as increase inner calm and overall well-being. The weekly sessions run for 8 Thursdays, from October 1 to November 19, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Port Townsend Senior Center. Program cost is $100 and includes practice CDs and a workbook for home practice. Scholarships available. Class size is limited and registration is required by calling Jackie Levin, RN, MS at (360) 385-2200 x2235. NURTURING THE INTUITIVE • CE Dream Retreat, October 2-4. A retreat for professional counselors. Offering required CE Hours (13 & 17 CE - WMHCA). Through dream-story, we will explore our personal metaphors, with their implications for waking life. Dreamwork positively affects depression & age-related issues. Friday evening required for 17 CE credit. Saturday-Sunday (13 hrs. CE), approved for MHCs, MFTs & MSWs. For info & registration, contact: CounselingNW.Janette@ gmail.com (please use subject line, “CE Retreat”).

Gyotaku (fish printing) and other prints made from natural artifacts by members of the Nature Printing Society are on display at the Commons at Fort Worden, Sept. 28-Oct. 1. The group is also offering free, all-ages, hands-on demonstrations. A reception and gallery opening takes place 7-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27. Submitted image

Nature Printing Society impresses at Fort Worden Founded in 1976, the Nature Printing Society is a nonprofit, international group, this year bringing its annual conference to Fort Worden. Members are gathering to learn the techniques of printing leaves, seaweed, fish, and other flora and fauna. This year, two teachers from Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend join the group. An exhibit and sale is staged in the Commons at Fort Worden, with a gallery

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open from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27. All are welcome to meet the members of the society and view their work. The gallery is also open MondayThursday, Sept. 28-Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Free demonstrations, most of which are hands-on, are also offered at the Commons for all ages. Everyone is welcome to try the art of printing with nature. Nature prints have a long history. In 1508, Leonardo da Vinci covered a sage leaf

with lampblack and oil, and printed it into his Codex Atlanticus. Ben Franklin used leaf prints in the making of currency plates to discourage counterfeiting. Japanese fishermen began to record their catches by painting their fish with sumi ink and rubbing the ink onto paper before they prepared the fish for market and lost the record of the fish’s actual size; hence the term gyotaku or directly translated, gyo (fish) taku (rubbing). See natureprintingsociety.org.

PT native reads her sci-fi Sept. 29 at Boiler Room Susan D. Matley (née Abraham), a Port Townsend native currently living in Prescott, Washington, has published a science fiction/fantasy novella, “Small-g City,” and is reading from the book at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29 at The Boiler Room, 711 Water St. The event is free and open to the public, and 10 percent of book sale proceeds are to be donated to The Boiler Room. The book is set in today’s Seattle waterfront, current home to “Bertha,” the broken-down tunnel-boring machine, the glacial advance of the Tunnel Option, and lots of noise and dust. The hero is Ralph, a “small-g” god from Olympus Inc., who suffers from extreme job burnout working on the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle. Matley spent her formative years watching “The Twilight Zone,” reading mythology and working in downtown Seattle. Who better to tell an alternate tale of Seattle’s recent past? “Small-g City” is available in book and Kindle formats at Amazon.com. For more information, visit susandmatley.com.

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Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain

THE MARTIAN(3D)

Los Muertos Travel The World

Thu 10/1, 8:00

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CommunityCalendar The Community Calendar promotes events that are free or low-cost and open to the public. To submit: email calendars@ptleader.com or call 385-2900. Deadline is 1 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the desired Wednesday publication date. To add events to the Leader’s online calendar, click “Post your event” on the Calendar page at ptleader.com.

Live Music

WED., SEPT. 23

Jeff Wittekind. 5-8 p.m. PT Brewing, 330 10th St. Open mic. 9 p.m. Sirens, 823 Water. Karaoke. 9 p.m. No cover. 21+ only. Cellar Door, 940 Water.

THU., SEPT. 24 Trevor Hanson. 5 p.m. Fireside, Resort at Port Ludlow, 1 Heron Road. Jenny Davis Quintet. 7 p.m. No cover. All ages. Cellar Door, 940 Water. Open mic. 8 p.m. Boiler Room, 711 Water. Karaoke. 9 p.m. Sirens, 823 Water.

FRI., SEPT. 25 Delta Rays. 5-8 p.m. PT Brewing, 330 10th St.

TUE., SEPT. 29 “Small-g City” reading by Susan D. Matley. 7:30 p.m. The Boiler Room, 711 Water.

Dance

SAT., SEPT. 26

Dance at Quimper Grange. 7:3010:30 p.m. Music by Whozyamama, southern Louisiana dance music. $12. Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona.

TUES., SEPT. 29 International Folk Dance. 6:308:30 p.m. Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave. Rhody O’s square dance lessons. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road, Gardiner. Tango dance practice. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $4. All ages and abilities, no partner necessary. Masonic Lodge, 1338 Jefferson. 385-2805.

Libraries

PT Public Library (PTPL),1220 Lawrence, 385-3181, ptpubliclibrary.org; its Library Learning Center (LLC), 1256 Lawrence St. Jefferson County Library (JCL), 620 Cedar, Port Hadlock, 385-6544, jclibrary.info.

WED., SEPT. 23

Toolshed Trio. 5-8 p.m. Pourhouse, 2231 Washington.

ESL for adults. 6-8:30 p.m. (LLC)

The Pine Hearts. 9 p.m. $5 cover. 21+ only. Cellar Door, 940 Water.

Git-Hoan Dance Troupe. 7 p.m. (JCL)

Bill Price. 9-11:30 p.m. Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence.

THU., SEPT. 24

Karaoke. 9 p.m. Hilltop Tavern, 2510 W. Sims.

College application writing workshop with Sheila Bender. 3:30-5 p.m. (PTPL)

SAT., SEPT. 26

MON., SEPT. 28

Farmers Market live music: Rhythm Planet and UnEx/ Tamahara Jazz. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Uptown on Tyler Street between Lawrence and Clay.

Book discussion: “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian” by Sherman Alexie. 1-2:30 p.m. (JCL)

Port Townsend Harmonica Union meeting. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 1120 Walker St., Port Townsend. Washington Old-Time Fiddlers, District 15. Public welcome noon3:30 p.m. By donation. Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W. Valley Road, Chimacum. The Barn Owls. 7:30 p.m. Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road. The Lonesome Shack. 9 p.m. $5 cover. 21+ only. Cellar Door, 940 Water. Toolshed Trio and SoundLab Singers. 9-11:30 p.m. Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence.

SUN., SEPT. 27 Gerald Braude. 3-6 p.m. PT Brewing, 330 10th St. Community potluck and oldtime music jam. 6-8:30 p.m. No alcohol. By donation. All ages. Chimacum Grange, 9572 Rhody Drive.

MON., SEPT. 28 Trevor Hanson. 5-9 p.m. Alchemy, 842 Washington. Jack Reid’s open mic. 6 p.m. Tin Brick, 232 Taylor. PT Family Orchestra concert. 7:30 p.m. All ages. Free, donations welcome. Quaker Meetinghouse, 1841 Sheridan.

TUE., SEPT. 29 Singing with Barbara McAfee. 7-9 p.m. $7-$15 suggested donation. RoseWind Common House, Umatilla and Haines streets. Fiddlers’ jam. 7 p.m. Sirens Pub, 823 Water. Open mic. 8 p.m. Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence.

Special

THU., SEPT. 24

Land Trust Summer Stewardship work party. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lower Donovan Creek Preserve, Quilcene. saveland.org “Forgotten Thinkers: Cicero” lecture by Wes Cecil, Ph.D. 6 p.m. Free. Chapel at Fort Worden.

FRI., SEPT. 25 “Welcome to Subirdia.” 7 p.m. Quimper Unitarian, 2333 San Juan Ave.

FRI.-SAT., SEPT. 25-27 Port Townsend Film Festival. See A3 in this issue for more information or go to ptfilmfest.com for details.

SUN., SEPT. 27 Nature Printing Society gallery opening. 7-9 p.m. Commons at Fort Worden.

Library Foundation meeting. 7 p.m. (LLC)

TUE., SEPT. 29 Tech Tuesdays drop-in assistance. 4-6 p.m. (JCL)

Ongoing

WEEKDAYS

OlyCAP Senior Meals. $5 donation; under 60, $8 guest charge. Noon on Wednesday, Thursday and Tuesday at PT Community Center, 620 Tyler. Also at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday at Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W. Valley, Chimacum. Call ahead for reservations: 3859007.

WEDNESDAYS Just Soup. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Vegetarian, vegan options. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY Free Food Friday, 3 p.m.; Food Not Bombs, 3 p.m., Saturday; and Sunday Soup, 3 p.m. Boiler Room, 711 Water.

WED., SEPT. 23 Sunrise Rotary Club. 7:30 a.m. Hwy. 20 Roadhouse, 2152 Sims. Quimper Arts life drawing sessions. 9:30 a.m.-noon; 1:30-4 p.m. $10 members, $15 dropin. The Masonic Lodge, 1338 Jefferson. quimperarts.wordpress.com Plant at Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. H.J. Carroll Park, 9884 Rhody Drive, Chimacum. Caregivers Support Group. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Courtyard Cafe at Jefferson Healthcare, 834 Sheridan St. United Good Neighbors of Jefferson County Board. 12:15 p.m. Bishop Victorian Hotel, 714 Washington. Hospice grief support group. 3-4:30 p.m. Hospice of Jefferson Healthcare, 2500 W. Sims Way. jeffersonhealthcare.org/griefsupport

What’s happening at Evergreen Fitness?

Sangha meditation. 7-9 p.m. Quaker Friends Meetinghouse, 1841 Sheridan. PT Smooth Talkers. 7 p.m. Seaport Landing, 1201 Hancock. Bingo. 7:30 p.m. Hilltop Tavern, 2510 Sims.

THU., SEPT. 24 East Jefferson Rotary Club. Noon-1 p.m. Luncheon $7-$10. Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W. Valley, Chimacum. Peace vigil. Noon-2 p.m. No signs. Lloyd Good Memorial Park, SR 116 (across from entrance to Naval Base), Port Hadlock. Renku poetry group. 1 p.m. All welcome. Huber’s Inn, 1421 Landes. Brinnon Music Group. 6:30 p.m. Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Hwy. 101. Sea Scouts. 7 p.m. Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water.

FRI., SEPT. 25 Sewing and Crafts Group. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Senior Association. PT Community Center, 620 Tyler. Conversation Cafe. 11:45 a.m.1:30 p.m. The Cup Restaurant, 600 W. Sims Way. Jefferson County Council of the Blind. Noon. Hwy. 20 Roadhouse, 2152 W. Sims.

SAT., SEPT. 26 Gestalt Contact Group. 11 a.m.1 p.m. For directions, call 8219297. Grief support. 10:30 a.m.-noon. South County Medical Clinic, 294843 U.S. Hwy. 101, Quilcene. Deaf Chat Coffee. 1-4 p.m. Practice sign language, converse with others. All welcome. Better Living Through Coffee, 100 Tyler.

11th Annual

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October 8 through December 31, 2015

Brinnon Booster Club Bingo. 6:45 p.m. 151 Corey Lane.

SUN., SEPT. 27 Free-speech class. 11 a.m. With Arhata Osho. Pope Marine Park, Water and Madison. Community Chorus of Port Townsend & East Jefferson County. 6-8:30 p.m. St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1335 Blaine.

MON., SEPT. 28 Cabin Fever Quilters. 10 a.m. Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W. Valley, Chimacum. Stitchery/Knitting. 1 p.m. PT Community Center, 620 Tyler. Master Gardener Plant Clinic. 1-4 p.m. WSU Extension Office on Point Hudson, 380 Jefferson. Mah jongg. 1-4 p.m. PT Community Center, 620 Tyler. Women in Black. 1:30-2:30 p.m. No signs, dues or commitment. Corner of Water and Adams. Boiler Room staff meeting. 5 p.m. All welcome. 711 Water. Women’s mountain bike ride. 6 p.m. Broken Spoke, 230 Taylor. Meditation group based on teachings of Yogananda. 7 p.m. Unity Center, 3919 San Juan Ave. 379-0333. Port Townsend Photo Club. 7-9 p.m., PT Community Center, 620 Tyler. pt-photoclub.blogspot.com

TUE., SEPT. 29 The Critical Thinkers’ Café. Noon-1:30 p.m. Philosophical discussion group. PT Community Center, 620 Tyler. For more info: 554-8073 or dagallen@me.com. Bingo. 1 p.m. PT Community Center, 620 Tyler. Knitting Group. 5-6 p.m. Boiler Room, 711 Water. Poetry Scream. 6:30-10 p.m. Boiler Room, 711 Water. JC MASH Free Clinic. 6:458 p.m. Free. All ages. 1136 Water, Suite 109. 385-4268 or jcmash1136@gmail.com or go to jcmash.com.

Astrology Network. 7 p.m. All levels. For location, call 3795330.

Puget Sound Anglers, East Jefferson Chapter. 7 p.m. Point Hudson Marina Room, 103 Hudson.

Movie Night. 7 p.m. Boiler Room, 711 Water.

PT Yacht Club. 7:30 p.m. 2503 Washington.

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in the arts

Poetry ‘blooms’ at Northwindon Oct. 8

Harmonica Union welcomes members

A group of Northwest writers read poems by Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman (1819-1892) on Oct. 8 as part of the Northwind Reading Series. Readers include Tess Gallagher, Heather McHugh, Rick Barot, Michelle Peñaloza, Alice Derry, Anna Quinn, Nancy Rawles, Gary Lilley and Kathryn Hunt, who is curating this month’s reading because Northwind’s Bill Mawhinney is hiking in Spain. (“Afoot and light-hearted, I take to the open road,” Whitman wrote. “Healthy, free, the world before me, / The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.”) The event brings poets from out of town to join local writers, Hunt said, “to broaden the network of poets and poetry lovers.” The evening is called “Bloom: A celebration of the poetry of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman.” Hunt said the name “Bloom” was chosen because, for Emily Dickinson, “her garden, and its cycles of life and death ... the mystery of that was really important.” It’s also in honor of Whitman’s poem “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d,” which begins, “When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d, / And the great star early drooped in the western sky in the night, / I mourned, and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring.” The event begins at 7 p.m. at Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St., Port Townsend. “It just seemed like a great big, quenching gulp of poetry from these two masters,” Hunt said, “... our grandmother and grandfather of American poetry,” whose work has inspired generations of poets around the world. “Poetry saved my life,” Hunt said. “It’s such an intimate language ... sometimes poetry can talk straight to the heart, and that’s too rare sometimes in our lives.”

“Chicago Bob” Longmire and “Port Townsend George” Yount are teaming up to create the Port Townsend Harmonica Union (PTHU). They host an all-ages organizational and instructional meeting from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1120 Walker St., Port Townsend. “We have no clue how many local harmonica enthusiasts are out there, but if it is like the first Ukuleles Unite gathering, we are going to be in for one heck of a party,” Longmire said. “We want to just have fun teaching others and jamming tunes in all genres.” The program format is to include a bit of instruction, followed by sharing tunes and play-alongs for all skill levels. People are asked to bring a C harmonica, and backup instruments are also welcome. Harmonicas and harmonica books are available at Crossroads Music. “We really appreciate the enthusiasm and cooperation Dan and Sarah [of Crossroads] are giving us in launching PTHU. They are providing a special discount to PTHU participants," Yount said. For a schedule, course descriptions or other information, email Longmire at bob@longmire.org or Yount at gyount@olypen.com.

Song leader McAfee comes to RoseWind Barbara McAfee, a voice coach, singer/songwriter and community song leader from Minneapolis, offers an evening of song at RoseWind Common House, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29. McAfee is a funny and compassionate song leader, teaching easy-to-learn and

spirited songs mostly of her own composition. All voices are welcome, of any level of confidence or experience, for an evening of great fun, meaning and beauty. “Barbara makes magic happen," said Laurence Cole, codirector of PT Songlines Choir. “She’s so warm, wise and funny, and such a consummate musician. Whether we’re singing a cappella, or accompanied by her brilliant piano, it’s always an amazing feelgood time to be with Barbara. This is Barbara a rare oppor- McAffee tunity, not to be missed.” McAfee is author of "Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence"; has produced seven CDs of mostly original music; and founded the Morning Star Singers, a volunteer hospice choir in the Twin Cities. A donation of $7-$15 is suggested, more if you can, less if you can’t. RoseWind is located at Umatilla and Haines streets in Port Townsend.

Local author becomes fan-fiction world builder

Port Townsend author Terry Persun’s “Doublesight” world has been snapped up by Kindle Worlds’ fan-fiction platform. “Doublesight Fantasy” launched on Sept. 1 as a new world for readers and writers to explore on Kindle Worlds, a publication platform through Amazon.com. Writers choose a licensed world, such as the Doublesight world, and submit fanfiction-style stories based on the premise of the original novels. Persun’s novels are available at the Writers’ Workshoppe and Imprint Books in downtown Port Townsend.

The Barn Owls, including Brittany Newell on fiddle, Hanna Traynham on banjo, Kate Lichtenstein on guitar and Katy Harris (not pictured) on upright bass, play at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Coyle at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26. Admission is by donation. Submitted photo

Barn Owls swoop into, play in Coyle Sept. 26 The Barn Owls, an old-time music and country trio from Seattle, come to the Coyle this Saturday. The string band starts up at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 26 at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road, Coyle. Admission is by donation to this all-ages show. Complimentary cookies and coffee are provided at intermission. One late summer evening, Brittany Newell, Hanna Traynham and Kate Lichtenstein spent hours trading tunes around a wood stove. By the end of the night, they were a band. The Barn Owls mix high-energy dance tunes with tight three-part harmonies on traditional and original songs. Katy Harris has recently joined the Barn Owls on upright bass, bringing a solid rhythm, and her voice exemplifies the multipart harmonies that the Barn Owls love to sing. Newell, a mathematics and orchestra teacher by day, grew up playing classical violin and piano, and learned early on to appre-

ciate the intricacy of old melodies. Traynham’s home is the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She grew up listening to the sweet harmonies of her parents’ oldtime duet singing and developed an affinity for the coarse rhythms and unrefined quality of the music specific to the region. Her distinct Appalachian claw-hammer-banjo style transports listeners to a Mount Airy Fiddlers’ Convention campsite – 2 a.m., stars ashining. She teaches high school art in Portland, Oregon. Raised in musical family, Lichtenstein learned piano at a young age and spent Saturday nights around the turntable instead of the TV. She loves writing lopey country songs and, in addition to guitar, began playing fiddle by accident while getting lost in an especially good jam session. Harris studies watchmaking in Seattle and also plays with the Hi-O Revelers. Visit barnowlsmusic.com.

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Git-Hoan Dancers: Culture is alive

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As part of a series of evening programs honoring Native American traditions, the Git-Hoan Dancers perform at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Jefferson County Library. Submitted photo

Library programs honor Native American traditions A series of library programs honoring Native American traditions continues with the Git-Hoan Dancers performing at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Jefferson County Library. The Git-Hoan Dancers, composed of members of the Tsimshian, Haida and Tlingit tribes of Southeast Alaska, bring their stories and culture alive through dance and song. Originally formed in 1996, Git-Hoan (People of the Salmon) was re-formed in 2002 and has become one of the top Native dance groups on the coast. Led by Tsimshian carver and culture bearer David Boxley, Git-Hoan is truly amazing to see. The performers’ beautiful carved masks and exciting songs are thrilling. Wrapping up the monthlong celebration of Native American people, Jamestown S’Klallam House of Myths Carvers presents a program at Jefferson County Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday,

Sept. 30. Dale Faulstich, Bud Turner and Dusty Humphries talk about the process of creating a totem pole. Faulstich, designer and lead carver, is involved in ongoing projects and classes for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe. He has created masks, bowls, rattles, drums and ceremonial objects, as well as carved doors, furniture and totem poles. Turner is a painter and carver who is also a musician with a great appreciation for traditional Native American arts, including carved boxes, masks and totem poles. Humphries began volunteering in 2010 with Jeff Monson, designer and carver of the Welcome Figure for the Peninsula College Longhouse. In 2011, he was hired by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe as an apprentice. For more information about the series, visit jclibrary.info or call 385-6544. These events are free.

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PTHS Grad Night organizers. The Grad Night party is an organized alcohol- and drug-free event that follows the commencement ceremony on June 7, 2016. Party is open to all the graduating students and is scheduled for 9 p.m.3 a.m. Attendees are bused to an undisclosed location. Funds raised by the flamingos are to be used for covering the cost of the venue, music, food, games, prizes and giveaways. counselor from Linfield Col- For more information, or to lege in McMinnville, Oregon, be flocked, contact Heidi Hois to visit Port Townsend High glund, 360-531-1582. School at 11:30 a.m., Oct. 5. Lasher is to meet with students and parents to discuss JCHS announces admission requirements, scholarship recipients course offerings and financial The Jefferson County Hisaid offered through the college. Linfield College is an torical Society (JCHS) has anindependent, comprehensive nounced the recipients of its undergraduate institution. scholarship, both of whom are The college is located one hour Port Townsend High School south of Portland and offers 40 graduates. The recipients are Lukas majors and three undergraduate degrees. Study abroad is Delong, who is to attend Emcombined with curricular and ory-Riddle, in Prescott, Arizona; and Cooper Lee, who is to extracurricular programs. attend Western Washington University in Bellingham. Get ‘flocked’ for PTHS Delong and Lee were both Grad Night benefit recognized for their keen interest in history, and enPink plastic flamingos couraged to apply for the are to be put to work for the scholarship by scholarship fourth year to benefit the 2016 coordinator JoAnn Bussa Port Townsend Grad Night. at the Port Townsend High Starting this month, gradu- School Senior Presentation ating seniors, parents and event at Fort Worden this friends selectively “flock” their past May. The JCHS scholarship neighbors and businesses in the school district by install- is offered to any student ing groups of plastic flamin- who has graduated while a go lawn ornaments. Those resident of Jefferson County individuals and businesses and expresses an interest that get “flocked” can have in history. For more inforthe birds removed/relocated mation, contact Bussa at by making a donation to the 360-301-3628.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 • B 7

‘Amazing turnout’ at UGN Day of Caring Over 180 community volunteers participated in the fifth annual United Good Neighbors (UGN) Day of Caring on Sept. 18 Day of Caring celebrates the spirit of volunteerism in Jefferson County: “Volunteers are absolutely key to helping nonprofits succeed here in Jefferson County” said Steve Rafoth, UGN board president. Day of Caring is also a kick-off celebration for the 2015 UGN Fall Fund Drive. “UGN has set a goal to raise $375,00 this year – $50,000 increase from last year and we are confident that with the support of our community, we can do it” said Rafoth in a press release. UGN is the primary umbrella organization through which donations are funneled to a variety of programs based in Jefferson County and serving Jefferson County residents. The Day of Caring event opened at Mountain View Commons gym with a welcome to volunteers and organizations from Rafoth, and a thank you to Wells Fargo and Shelli K Cates, Edward Jones financial advisor, for generous sponsorship support. It was also noted that the Port Townsend Paper Corp., the largest private employer in Jefferson County, has been the single largest supporter of UGN for 59 years. SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS Port Townsend City Councilor Deborah Stinson read the Day of Caring Proclamation, and Carla Caldwell, UGN executive director, announced the 2015 United Good Neighbors Award winners: Judith Alexander, Local 20/20 volunteer; Richard Nordberg, community volunteer; and Sam Vierra, Quilcene High School student. Sam Vierra, 17, was recommended by Gary Stebbins, Quilcene School principal and

Larry Karp, Quilcene Fire Rescue chief. Vierra is too young to be an official fire district volunteer, yet has been a steady volunteer with fire safety projects. For example, this summer during response to a barn fire, he assisted the tender operator, which allowed district volunteers to take on other duties. Richard Nordberg was nominated by Vicky Grauberger of the First Presbyterian Church for going above and beyond to help community members and visitors. Judy Alexander was nominated by Deborah Stinson, secretary of the Local 20/20 group, for her continued leadership as the organization celebrates 10 years. “We cannot give out too many volunteer awards in this Special community leadership awards were presented by Steve Rafoth, United Good Neighbors board president, to Richard Nordberg community,” Caldwell noted, (left), Judy Alexander and Sam Vierra. The award ceremony coincided with the UGN’s annual Day of Caring. Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan because there are so many wonderful people who help. weeds at the Quimper Grange Food Bank Gardens; PT Paper SPECIAL PROJECTS Corp. and Jefferson HealthFollowing the kick-off cel- care volunteers assembled ebrations, teams of volunteers bags of food for the Backpack donned Day of Caring T-shirts for Kids Weekend Nutrition and spread out across the com- program; Port Ludlow Assomunity to complete a 2-3 hour ciates beautified the grounds project, including the follow- at Camp Beausite, operated ing: The Business Guides and by Kiwanis clubs as a recreFriends of Port Townsend Li- ational center for people with brary volunteers gardened at special needs. the Port Townsend Library; PT Rotary volunteers NAMI spruced up Working added a few coats of oil to preImage; PT Rotary volunteers serve the information booth painted mounting stages for at the Jefferson County Fairthe Horse Partners therapeu- grounds; and COAST ran a tic riding program; the Boiler blanket drive for the men and Room and ECHHO volunteers women’s shelter guests. helped clean up dog exercise In addition to volunteeryard for the Jefferson County ing with the ReCyclery, Port Humane Society; the Boiler Townsend’s Swan School orRoom and PT Rotary volun- ganized additional projects teers built garden beds to grow for their students so the en- Students from Swan School helped with a variety of projects during the fifth annual United Good more vegetables at the Port tire school could participate Neighbors Day of Caring event, including picking up trash along San Juan Avenue. Pictured Townsend High School Food- in UGN’s Day of Caring, (from left) are students Oliver Bothell, Shane Pollock, Sam Gohn-Barnhill, Grady White and Nicobank Farm and Garden. including picking up trash, las Harper with teacher Karen Akins. Submitted photo And Wells Fargo volun- playing piano for residents of “We’ve had an amazing engagement. teers washed windows at Victoria House, and making 23, including working on a “We look forward to seehome for Habitat for Human- turnout for Day of Caring, South Seven Senior Living; posters for a blanket drive. Swan School cleaned the shop Students at the Jefferson ity of Jefferson County, gar- over 150 people participated ing the Day of Caring event at the ReCyclery; Nikki’s Community School are to dening at the Boiler Room, in the Day of Caring event grow each year as a celebraRockin’ Crew built deer fenc- work on three Day of Caring and painting fences and pow- this year” said Nikki Russell, tion of the power of volunUGN director of community teers in our communities.” ing, spread mulch and cleaned projects on Wednesday, Sept. er washing at Fort Worden.

Community update

from the Port of Port Townsend

An Engine for Jobs

Did you know that throughout Jefferson County, the Port of Port Townsend owns, operates and maintains approximately 550 acres of property supporting a diverse range of uses: Marinas in all corners of the county, boatyards and shipyards, commercial uplands, parklands, shoreline public access areas and an international airport. We are an economic engine for Jefferson County as a whole. The Port’s facilities and activities provide a substantial base of economic activity and employment within the City of Port Townsend and throughout Jefferson County. We estimate that over 400 people work at our Boat Haven property alone. Your Port take its mission of boosting jobs and providing economic growth seriously. We are committed to promoting sustainable growth based on a “triple bottom line” approach that factors economic, environmental and social consequences into our decision-making. It’s not just about jobs – its about enhancing the long term well-being of the community. We welcome your guidance and help. Come be part of one of Jefferson County’s job engines. Come to meetings; talk to commissioners or staff; keep up with our projects online. Learn more at portofpt.com

Getting More Boats on the Water

Port of Port Townsend Commissioners recently approved a contract to expand the Boat Haven boat ramp to two lanes. This is a major initiative that will expand public access to the water for recreational boaters and fishing. We’ll start work in October, and hope to have the project finished by Feb. 15, 2016. Learn more at portofpt.com/ramp

Removing Toxins from Stormwater

The Port is continuing work to meet the stringent State guidelines for toxin removal from stormwater run-

off. In August, we pumped out the 60 underground stormwater vaults that capture sediment and toxins from runoff before it enters Port Townsend Bay. In late September, 19 more vaults will be pumped. Monthly monitoring indicates we are making headway on improving water quality, thanks to our innovative bio-char filtration system, and roof collection systems. Learn more at portofpt.com/ stormwater

Help Us Write the Budget

The Port Commission is currently discussing the 2016 Operating Budget. Make sure your voice is heard – the commissioners want to hear from you! Attend our public meetings, or listen to the meetings online. You can comment on the budget online or by reaching out to your Commissioners. The budget is slated to be approved in November. Learn more at portofpt.com/ budget.

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Wednesday, Septembeer 23, 2015 • B 9

Home stylin’ at the Quilcene Fair Big parade fun, big vegetables, big tire smoke

A section of U.S. Highway 101 becomes the stage for the Quilcene Community Portrait on Sept. 19, with the lift courtesy of Jefferson County Public Utility District. Photo by Viviann Kuehl

ABOVE: Quilcene High School cheerleaders and football players – many of whom were Associated Student Body officers being honored as “Teen Citizens” – all marched in the parade. Photo by Viviann Kuehl LEFT: Quilcene’s Tom Early (at the wheel) recently bought this 1940 Chevrolet from Ted Hainline (right) of Full Tilt Racing. Early took a few pointers on how to make the car’s 500-horsepower LS6 motor perform in the Burn Out Exhibition offered at the 10th South County Cruisers Car Show. Otis Carstensen-Barber in his Irondale Iron Works 1938 Chevrolet rat rod pickup won for “most smoke.” Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan LEFT: High fives were in order for the giant man in the parade. BOTTOM LEFT: Arianne and Franco Bertucci performed stunts with their manure wheelbarrows during the parade, to the delight of the crowd. Here, Franco prepares for a standing jump over his wheelbarrow while Arianne runs into position. BELOW: Bertucci family siblings swept the biggest vegetable contest at the Quilcene Fair. Pictured are (from left) Filomena, with the third-place 59-inch pumpkin; Massimo, with the first-place 69.6-inch pumpkin, (demonstrating that it is as big as he is); and Nola, with the second-place 61-inch pumpkin. Nola also won a toy tractor in the children entrants drawing. Photos by Viviann Kuehl

Bonnie Story won a first place Gardeners Corner ribbon for “Old Yeller,” a record-breaking 22-inch zucchini. Story bought the start in a Dixie Cup at the Quilcene-Brinnon Garden Club sale in May for $2, and it became a Quilcene Fair entry that won a $25 Whitney Gardens gift certificate. Old Yeller is destined to be food for her neighbor’s chickens. Photo by Viviann Kuehl

The 32nd Quilcene Community Fair’s theme of “Farming on Land and Sea” proved easy for parade entries to find decoration inspiration. This is Quilcene Parade Grand Marshall Chris Llewellyn of Serendipity Farm, matriarch of the three generations of farmers working on the Quilcene-area land. Photo by Viviann Kuehl

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Cascade Amusements Carnival proved to be an attraction. Quilcene Fair is one of only two times that carnival rides are set up in Jefferson County. Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan

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are either directly along the river or on a shelf above it. Another 20 dot the upland shelf. There’s plenty of privacy. Starting in mid-September, the $20 nightly fee is waived – camping is free. (However there’s no drinking water – make sure and bring it with you.) Worried about rain? Rig a tarp up over the picnic table and the fire pit and you’ll be fine. Just a quarter-mile away at road’s end is the trailhead to the Enchanted Valley, which follows the Quinault River all the way to its source. That trail allows intrepid hikers to climb over Anderson Pass and then to follow the west fork of the Dosewallips River to Brinnon, thus traversing the Olympics from west to east. For most, it’s a three- or fourday hike.

Fall getaway at Jefferson County’s hidden corner

By Scott Wilson of the Leader

See QUINAULT, Page 11▼

Creek – can take tent campers, pickup campers, small vans and tent trailers but would be tough-to-impossible for RVs or large trailers, due to primitive roads and narrow bridges. There are more accessible national campgrounds just down South Shore Drive from the famous lodge – Willaby, Falls Creek and Gatton Creek. Fall is exactly the right time to go. Yes it can be moist, but it’s usually more of a drizzle that comes and goes, and there are full days of good weather. Starting now and continuing through October, the big-leaf maples, vine maples and red alder are turning, flashing gold and red against the deep green backdrop of mossladen giant fir, Western red cedar, Sitka spruce and Western hemlock.

The Quinault river valleys (there are two, one for the North Fork and the other for the East Fork or the Quinault River proper) are far more remote than the more visited Hoh to the north. But they are home to an even more impressive old growth forest with easily accessible trails for any length of day hike over and along the river, the dozens of creeks, tributaries, intimate waterfalls and still pools that feed it. In terms of camping, I’m especially keen on Graves Creek, and here’s why.

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WHAT? WHERE? Lake Quinault is one of the four great lakes of the Olympic Peninsula (with Crescent, Ozette and Cushman.) It’s on the southwest corner of the Olympic National Park, exactly kitty-corner from northeast communities like Port Townsend and Port Ludlow. While the historic Lake Quinault Lodge on the lake’s south shore is in Grays Harbor County, the north shore is in Jefferson County, as are two remote and stunningly beautiful national park campgrounds that sit next to forks of the energetic and lonely Quinault River. The Quinault, at times rushing, at times setting into aquamarine pools, drains most of the southwest Olympic wilderness. Those two campgrounds – North Fork and Graves

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If camping in the fall is not in the cards for you, the historic Quinault Lodge on the south shore of the lake offers great accommodations, food, a warm pool and easy access to the trails that lace into this wilderness wonderland. Photo by Scott Wilson

Quinault: In the fall ▼Continued from page 10

that shows off both its rapids and its emerald pools. Just 2.5 miles farther of easy hiking takes you to another, more spectacular bridge over a high canyon called Pony Bridge. Almost all of it on an old roadbed with easy elevation and a lot of level ground, including several hundred yards of broad expanse of rain forest. So that’s a five-mile round trip. There’s a second trail going along the Graves Creek canyon itself, a small river booming through tight canyons. Any distance walk takes you through a cathedral of old-growth Doug Fir, cedar, hemlock and Sitka spruce, many of them 300 years or older. Everywhere there are forests of ferns, literally tons of lichen and moss draped over thick tree branches, the sudden splashes of fall. More than likely, you’ll see Roosevelt elk or white-tailed deer. The Quinault valleys is where most of the peninsula’s elk spend their winter months. Black bears (no grizzlies) roam in these parts but they are very shy.

THE LODGE Camping in the fall not for you? You can’t go wrong with Lake Quinault Lodge. Built in 1926, the rustic lodge features a majestic fireplace, a historic dining room named after Teddy Roosevelt, great service and beautiful, cozy rooms. You can ask for lakeside or fireplace rooms among the lodge’s 91 rooms. There are rooms in the main lodge, the lakeside building and a boathouse annex. There is a pool, sauna and game room. The lodge frequently offers discount packages; check the website for details: olympicnatioalparks.com/ plan/specials-and-packages.

GETTING THERE From Port Townsend, the Tri-Area and Port Ludlow, Lake Quinault can be reached by driving the U.S. Highway 101 loop either north or south in about the same amount of time – four hours, about 170 miles. I suggest the northern loop. U.S. 101 loops past Port Angeles, around Lake Crescent, past Forks and runs right along the Pacific beaches also protected in the Olympic National Park.

If the weather is decent, park and climb down to one of them. I can recommend Ruby Beach, the first you’ll come to heading south. It offers a sort of “greatest hits” of the coastal zone with easy access – the beach is just a quarter-mile hike down from the parking lot. Wind-sculpted forest, broad beach, crashing waves and the impossible shapes of haystack rocks and pillars are right there. After the Kalaloch campground and lodge, it’s another 30 miles to Quinault Lodge, found just off U.S. 101 on the lake’s South Shore Drive. Two miles past the lodge is the Quinault Ranger Station and about 4 more miles of paved road beyond that you’ll see a polite little sign welcoming you back into Jefferson County. Once you arrive at the Quinault River Bridge, stay right for Graves Creek Campground and brace yourself for six miles of rough road, or go left for the North Fork Campground. Check with the Olympic National Park before you go: Call 360-565-3130. In sum: The Quinault is not that far away yet it is a world away. It’s a perfect fall getaway.

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T-SHIRTS Quilcene’s Katie Bailey goes up for a spike against Chimacum defenders Shanya Nisbet and Audrey Thacker. Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan

Wrap: Quilcene, Chimacum PT teams win, lose, tie PTHS hosts swim meet Thursday By James Graham of the Leader

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defense is improving, which is an area that we have been putting a lot of focus on.”

The Port Townsend, Quilcene and Chimacum high schools’ fall sports seasons are in full swing. Following is the weekly wrap of exciting competitions of hard-working student athletes who proudly represent their schools.

STATS: Weller, 77% serves, 2 aces, 4 kills, 1 dig. Schryver, 78% serves, 3A, 4K, 5 blocks, 3D, 1 assist. K. Hitt, 100% serves, 1K. Johnson, 75% serves, 1A, 8D. Bailey, 94% serves, 2A, 1K, 3D. Jones, 83% serves, 2A, 1D, 14 assists. Kieffer, 7K, 1 block, 2 assists. Emily Hitt, 86% serves, 4A, 5K, 1D. NEXT: QHS hosts Shorewood Christian at 5 p.m., Sept. 24.

SWIMMING PORT TOWNSEND Swimming is the rare team sport for which a tied match is left tied: Port Townsend and Klahowya finished 84-84 in Olympic League action on Sept. 15. NEXT: PTHS hosts Port Angeles at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24.

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QUILCENE The Lady Rangers defeated the Chimacum Lady Cowboys 25-19, 25-12, 28-26 in a challenging nonleague match on Sept. 15. As reported by coach Joni Crowell, “Chimacum played very well and really challenged our team in the third game. The Lady Rangers stayed focused, and excellent serving in the third game made the difference. It is really beneficial for our program that our neighboring schools have strong teams. Elysah Schryver and Megan Weller were very strong at the net with 6 and 9 kills, respectively. We also had five servers serving 100 percent.”

Jonny Rogers extends to make a return for the Chimacum High School tennis team. Photo by John Boone 8D, 1 assist. Katlyn Hitt, 100% serves, 1A, 1K, 1 assist. Alex Johnsen, 100% serves, 2A, 7D. Katie Bailey, 100% serves, 1A, 5K. Allison Jones, 89% serves, 1A, 3K, 25 assists, 3D. Bailey Kieffer, 6K. Pearl Munn, 100% serves, 1K, 1D.

Quilcene dominated on Sept. 17 in its first league match at Rainier Christian, 25-12, 25-13, 25-11. Crowell said her team “played with intensity, and the level of teamwork was impressive. Alex Johnsen was tough as our libero and had excellent serve receive, really keeping us in system and allowing our setter, Allison Jones, to keep the tempo of the game high. ElySTATS: Megan Weller, 91 percent serves, sah Schryver was very strong 1 ace (A), 9 kills (K), 4 digs (D). Elysah at the net, with 5 blocks. Our Schryver, 100% serves, 1A, 6K, 4 blocks, coverage in both offense and

CHIMACUM Chimacum was bumped in a nonleague match with Quilcene on Sept. 15, 2519, 25-12, 28-26. In the first game, no team had more than a 2-point lead until the Lady Rangers took it home for a 21-19 advantage. Quilcene controlled the second game. Chimacum was up 12-9 in the third game and then teams exchanged the lead several times. Quilcene served match point, then Chimacum served match point, and then Quilcene served match point, Chimacum tied it, and finally, Katie Bailey served 2 points for Quil. School spirit during the match was exhibited by several CHS boys who would shout “C-H-S” during their team’s bump-set-spike moments. The new CHS volleyball coach is Junior Roberts, assisted by his sister, Amie Roberts. The head coach said the team (2-1) is improving, and needs to work on defensive rotation. “We were just a step slow tonight,” he said after the loss to Quilcene. “They’re a good program. It would be fun to play them again.” See WRAP, Page 13▼

The Port Townsend High School volleyball team has almost an entirely new starting rotation, including Alana McCleese (left), Sira Wines and Hanalei Schauer. The team’s next home match is Oct. 20. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

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▼Continued from page 12 NEXT: CHS at Neah Bay, 6:15 p.m., Sept. 23; hosts Crescent, 6:15 p.m., Sept. 24; visits Crescent (Joyce), Sept. 29; and starts league play Oct. 1 at Coupeville.

PORT TOWNSEND The Lady Redhawks recorded a 3-1 match win over the Class 1B Crescent Loggers on Sept. 17 in nonleague action. NEXT: PT visits Crescent at 6 p.m., Sept. 28; the next home match is Oct. 20.

TENNIS CHIMACUM North Kitsap, favored to win the Olympic League 2A title, blanked Chimacum 7-0 in season-opening action Sept. 14. Seniors Jonny Rogers and Sean Miller played especially well in their singles matches, noted coach David DiPrete. Rogers fell 6-2, 6-1; and Miller, 6-0, 6-1. NEXT: CHS hosts Olympic at 4 p.m., Sept. 23; visits North Mason Sept. 24; visits Sequim Sept. 25; and hosts Port Angeles Sept. 28. A Sept. 17 match at Kingston was rained out and needs to be rescheduled.

GIRLS’ SOCCER PORT TOWNSEND The Lady Redhawks lost to Class 2A Kingston 3-0 on Sept 15, tied 2A Bremerton 4-4 on Sept. 17 and lost 6-0 to 2A North Kitsap on Sept. 19. NEXT: PT hosts Olympic JV at 6:45 p.m., Sept. 24, and opens league play at home against Coupeville, 4:15 p.m., Sept. 29.

CHIMACUM Chimacum lost 8-0 at 2A North Kitsap on Sept. 15 and fell 8-1 to Port Angeles on Sept. 17. NEXT: CHS visits Bellevue Christian at 4 p.m., Sept. 22. CHS hosts Forks at noon, Sept. 26.

CROSS-COUNTRY PORT TOWNSEND In an Olympic League cross-country meet on Sept. 16, Port Townsend’s girls defeated Olympic 51-49 and lost to Kingston 49-27. The top three PT girls finishers in the 1.9-mile course were Ally Bradley in 13:17; Ari Winter, 13:35; and Amelia Grant, 13:46. The PTHS varsity boys lost 81-29 to Olympic and 81-26 to Kingston. The top three PT finishers in the 1.9-mile course were River Yearian in 10:40; Jake Vande Griend, 11:21; and Alejandro Montanez, 11:52. Coach Alice Fraser noted, “Belgian exchange student Vincent Noirhomme, who ran his first-ever crosscountry race, placed eighth in the JV race, even after stopping to retie his shoe.” NEXT: PT with North Mason and Klahowya at 5 p.m., Sept. 23 at Klahowya Secondary School. The King’s Invitational is Sept. 26.

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The Port Townsend Golf Club hosts the annual Sunrise Rotary “Driving In The Dark” tournament Sept. 26, with nine holes during the day light and nine holes at night. A sandwich bar is available between rounds. Five-person scramble. $70 per player or $325 for a full team. Shotgun start at 4:30 p.m. Call to sign up: 385-4547.

Oktoberfest game Oct. 4

The Discovery Bay Ladies Golf Club hosts the annual Oktoberfest tournament Oct. 4 as a fundraiser for its scholarship fund. Every year, the club gives a scholarship to a Chimacum High School female graduate. All golfers are invited to participate in the nine-hole game and potluck. Shotgun start at 2 p.m. Call to sign up: 385-0704. Discovery Bay Ladies Golf game on Sept. 17 was “Par 4’s.” Winners were: 1) Sheila Kilmer, net 33.5 2) Lynn Pierle, net 34 3) Tie: Janet Nelson and Norma Lupkes, net 39 4) Pat Burns, net 40.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 • B 13

Undefeated Redhawks to host Wolves Friday By Patrick J. Sullivan of the Leader

Port Townsend looks to pound its way to another Olympic League 1A football victory when the Coupeville Wolves visit for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, Sept. 25 at Memorial Field. The early kickoff accommodates Coupeville High’s ferry crossing. The Redhawks (1-0 league, 3-0 overall) are coming off a 52-6 win at Klahowya (0-1, 1-2) while Coupeville (1-0, 1-2) edged Chimacum 28-26 last Friday at Memorial Field. Coach Nick Snyder’s formula of a crushing rushing attack (306 yards) mixed with big-play receivers (TD passes of 60 and 30 yards) worked almost to perfection Sept. 18 on the new artificial turf at Silverdale Stadium. PT led 28-6 at halftime and 38-6 after three quar-

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Coupeville 28, Chimacum 26 Port Townsend 52, Klahowya 6 Vashon Island 52, Charles Wright 48 LaConner 27, Bellevue Christian 22 Montesano 62, Forks 0 Cascade Christian 42, Nooksack Valley 8 Eatonville 43, Aberdeen 20 Hoquiam 20, Tenino 13 Rochester 26, Elma 14

ters. Back-up quarterback Berkley Hill tossed two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, including a 60-yard catch and run for Carson Marx. Senior Wesley Wheeler had another impressive performance with 119 yards and three TDs, with all-around credit to the offensive line, the “O-Line Brotherhood.” Port Townsend 21 7 10 14–52 Klahowya 0 6 0 0-6 PT – Wesley Wheeler 22 run (Gerry Coker kick)

PT – Wheeler 3 run (Coker kick) PT – Detrius Kelsall 19 run (Coker kick) PT –Easley 2 run (Coker kick) K – Hough 6 pass from Zuber (kick failed) PT – Coker field goal 20 PT – Carson Marx 60 pass from Berkley Hill (Coker kick) PT – Jacob Ralls 3 pass from Hill (Coker kick) PTHS YARDSTICK Passing: David Sua 7-11, 73 yards. Berkley Hill 2-2, 68 yards, 2 TD. Rushing: Wesley Wheeler 14-119, 3 TD; Ezra Easley 9-50, TD; Detrius Kelsall 6-39, TD; Kyle Blankenship 5-36; Sua 7-30; Jacob Ralls 1-28, Jeremiah Thetford 1-3, Hill 1-1. Receiving: Carson Marx 3-77, TD; Ralls 3-25, TD; Easley 1-10. Tackles solo/assist: Keegan Khile 9/6, David Hoglund 2/7, Wheeler 2/4, Kelsall 2/3, Easley 2/3, Ralls 2/3, Hill 1/3. Interceptions: Sua. Fumble recoveries: Gabe Montoya, Hoglund. Sacks: Khile.

Quil senior Harrison has 5 TDs in Ranger victory By Patrick J. Sullivan Each week is a stepping stone for the Quilcene High School football team. This Saturday, it’s more like a rock known as the Crescent Loggers. Wilson expects a tough game Saturday for Quilcene (2-0) against Crescent High (2-1) in Joyce. Kickoff is 1 p.m. “It’s a tough game for us,” Wilson said. “Crescent is coming off two big wins, and they are bigger and faster than us. We’ll try to keep up.” The Rangers were tested Sept. 18 under the lights and in the rain at Clallam Bay. The Rangers ran five offensive

CLASS 1B WEEK 3 SCORES

Quilcene 50, Clallam Bay 30 Crescent 60, Oakville 6 Evergreen Lutheran 54, Rainier Christian 6 Muckleshoot Tribal 12, Mary M. Knight 40 Lummi 72, Seattle Lutheran 64 Neah Bay 50, Taholah 0

plays in the first quarter while the Bruins had 20 plays; Quilcene led 14-6 at halftime. For the game, Quilcene’s offense only ran 35 plays, primarily because “we’ve scored so quick,” Wilson noted, thanks in part to good field position after Bruin turnovers, and excellent offensive line

Graham writing for Leader James Graham is now walking the sidelines and sitting courtside as a sports writer for the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader. Graham, a Port Townsend resident for one year, is a retired teacher who also had worked as a newspaper sports writer and photographer. Graham was born in New York, graduated from high school in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and received his undergraduate degree from Suffolk University in Boston, and his graduate degree from San Francisco State University. After working in the restaurant industry and the newspaper industry, he spent 25 years in public education; his last position was as a high school teacher in Foresthill, California, where he taught journalism, yearbook, photography, video production, cur-

rent events and culinary arts. After living here a year with his wife, Arlene, a graphic artJames Graham ist. the advertisement for a part-time sports writer at the Leader drew his interest. “I used to write sports. I love sports. I’m a big baseball fan,” said Graham, who has been a high school baseball pitching coach. “I’m looking forward to getting to know the local coaches and the kids.” Graham is taking on many of the sports department duties now done by Patrick J. Sullivan, Leader editor and sports editor. To contact Graham, email jamescgraham@mac.com

play. Quilcene broke the game open in the third quarter for a 36-18 lead. Offensively, senior quarterback Eli Harrison had 15 carries for 206 yards with 5 touchdowns. He completed 2 of 3 passes for 27 yards, both to Jared Smith. Juan Rogers, a junior, finished with 30 yards on 3 carries before exiting in the third quarter with an apparent seasonending injury. Ace Elkins, a junior, and the team’s No. 3 running back, had 42 yards on 11 carries with two TDs. This week, senior A.J. Prater, the team’s starting running back, is expected

Elijah Avery carries the ball for Chimacum during a 28-26 league loss to Coupeville. Photo by James Graham

Cowboys fall 28-26 The Chimacum Cowboys came close in a 28-26 Olympic League 1A loss to Coupeville last Friday, but close isn’t good enough, said head coach Mike Dowling. “They work hard every day and are getting better,” Dowling said. “But I don’t think losing teaches you anything except how to lose. We’ll win when we stop accepting the losses and find a way to finish. We just need to learn how to win. We’re not good enough to make mistakes and still get it done. We had great effort Friday night, but could have, should have and didn’t.” It was an action-packed game Sept. 18 at Memorial Athletic Field. The Cowboys led 13-12 at halftime. Chimacum received the second half kickoff and Logan Shaw and Chris Bainbridge each ran for

back from illness, Wilson said. Defensively at Clallam Bay, Elkins had 17 tackles, Harrison 15 and Rogers had 7. Quilcene recovered 4 of Clallam’s 13 fumbles. Wilson praised assistant coach Trey Beathard for coaching the defense. “Our defense is kind of bend, don’t

good yardage, with Shaw scoring up the middle on a 31-yard run for a 20-12 advantage. Coupeville answered quickly with a TD, and missed a two-point conversion attempt. After the next Chimacum possession ended in a punt, the Wolves passed for another TD and a 25-20 lead. A field goal made it 28-20. Chimacum answered with a TD, failing on the game-tying conversion for a 28-16 score, but then recovered an onside kick. Preparing for a potential game-winning drive with less than a minute to play, Chimacum’s first play from scrimmage was an interception. The next challenge comes in a 7:15 p.m. league game Friday, Sept. 25 against Klahowya at Silverdale Stadium.

break,” Wilson noted. “When we had to have the ball, the defense got it back and when we had to score, the offense scored.” Quilcene now has 28 players, and had scheduled a few junior varsity games but the other schools backed out due to lack of players.”

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Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader

Holding the line at Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue

One commissioner position contested on ballot; costs of doing business going up, chief says By Patrick J. Sullivan of the Leader Voters in the Port Ludlow area have one contested race for the elected board that manages emergency services in their neighborhoods: Jefferson County Fire District 3. Operating as Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue, the district serves about 4,600 residents in a 55-square-mile area that includes the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort (North Bay and South Bay), Mats Mats, Olele Point, Swansonville, Beaver Valley, Paradise Bay, Bywater Way, South Point, Bridgehaven, Thorndyke, Shine and Squamish Harbor. The district is governed by a five-member board of commissioners, each with sixyear terms: Ed Davis, chair; Gene Carmody; Ron Helmonds; Robert Pontius; and Raelene Rossart. Position 3 is on the ballot this year, with one-term incumbent Ron Helmonds being challenged by Ron Gregory. (Read more about those candidates later in this story.) This is the fire district’s 50th year of existence, and call volume is approaching a record level; 75 percent to 80 percent of calls for service are medical-related. “We’re on the track of breaking 900 calls this year, which would be a record,” said Brad Martin, fire chief. “We’ve been hovering in the 800 range, and this year it’s gone up.” DISTRICT FINANCES In the early 2000s, the district completed the shift from a volunteer-based department to a career fire department. As Ludlow’s residential population grew, so did an increased need for services and equipment. Reserve funds had been depleted by 2007, when voters were asked to increase the general levy (55 percent of voters said yes) and an emergency medical services (EMS) levy (approved by 66 percent of voters). As of 2008, the district began collecting the maximum $1.50 for its general levy and the maximum of $.50 for the EMS, a permanent amount. When property within the fire district boundary was revalued by the county in 2006 for taxes payable in 2007, property values were at a peak. When Jefferson County Assessor’s Office personnel reevaluated all property within Chimacum School District 49 (which includes Fire District 3) in 2010 for taxes payable in 2011, property values had plummeted, and Ludlow was hurt worse than most. When the county lowered Port Ludlow property values by 35 percent, it cut into fire district revenue by 35 percent. The district implemented cost-cutting measures. Still, fire commissioners went to the voters in 2013 requesting a special four-year levy for maintenance and operations, which represented a 39 percent increase in the fire district’s tax collection. Without the levy, voters were told, the district was prepared to lower the rank of some personnel

and lay off three of its 12 fulltime personnel. The M&O measure was approved (approved by 65 percent of voters). The levy was capped to generate $540,000 in 2014, and $513,000 in each of three years: 2015, 2015 and 2017.

“We’re on the track of breaking 900 calls this year, which would be a record.” Brad Martin chief Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue

DISTRICT STAFFING In 2015, Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue employs a fire chief, an administrative secretary and 12 career firefighters (four of whom are also paramedics). There are also six resident volunteer positions. At this time, two residents are on assignment with the state Department of Natural Resources, two are at the state fire academy, and one is on duty in Port Ludlow. The sixth position is vacant; applicants are being sought, although there seems to be a shortage of candidates statewide. “We’re reaching out to any recruitment opportunities we have,” Martin said. “A lot of smaller districts are struggling to get applicants.” resident/volunteer The firefighters supplement the career staffing on a stipend of $10 per shift. Currently, each resident is assigned to one of the three career shifts. The career staff works 48 hours on duty, 96 hours off duty, known as a 48/96 shift. Overall, current staffing has two career people on duty 24/7 at Station 31 in Port Ludlow and Station 33 at South Point, near State Route 104. Presently, the one resident volunteer works night shift. This minimum staffing level has been “normal” since 2011, said Martin, who was hired early that year as assistant chief, and then became chief later that year when that position opened by resignation. Due to budget issues, the fire commissioners decided to leave the assistant chief position vacant. Working within a “restricted budget” has required cooperation between administration and the labor union, Martin noted. “We are working very closely with the union to try and control costs and keep services going the way they are,” Martin said. There has been an increase in overtime this summer, Martin noted, partially due to an effort to keep Station 33 (South Point) open as was

Personnel from Jefferson County Fire District 3 (Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue) used Jaws of Life extrication equipment during a demonstration at this summer’s Festival by the Bay. Leader file photo by Jonathan Glover

promised for passage of the M&O levy. The district’s propertytax-revenue news this year is not good, although it’s not as bad as it had been in recent years. After a stretch of years when the property values in Port Ludlow declined, in 2015, there was a 5 percent increase. Jefferson County Assessor Jeff Chapman advised Ludlow fire officials on Sept. 18 that tax revenue for Fire District 3 in 2016 is projected to be the same as in 2015. “While that sounds like good news, the bad part of it is that the revenues are not gaining on the deficit established in the 2011-2012 revenue drop,” Martin noted. OPERATIONAL COSTS While the district has been in basic maintenance mode for five years, some expenses are unavoidable. The air packs personnel use during a response need replacement as of 2016, because of age, at a cost of about $150,000, Martin said. The district participated in a regional grant with East Jefferson Fire Rescue, Quilcene Fire Rescue and Discovery Bay Volunteer Fire Department. According to FEMA sources, the regional grant was not funded, and finding the parts to repair the current air pack units is proving more and more difficult as the manufacturer no longer makes parts, Martin said. Plus, the lifespan on the current bottles used for the air pack system is nearing the end, so by keeping the old air packs, it also means purchasing new bottles for packs that will someday be beyond repair. “Another hurdle,” Martin said, is ambulance replacement. The district uses two ambulances for transport, usually to facilities in Port Townsend, Silverdale, Bremerton or the Seattle area. The vehicles used for such transport must be reliable, and that’s difficult when mileage reaches 150,000 and beyond. “We don’t have any short

District to celebrate 50th anniversary on Oct. 3

The 50th anniversary of Jefferson County Fire District 3 (Port Ludlow/Shine) includes a celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 for members of the fire district past and present. The gathering is conducted at Station 31, 7650 Oak Bay Road.

transport times,” Martin said. “[Medical] is the predominant call volume, so our focus is to keep a good, running fleet.” The district sold a fire engine that was in reserve status for about $160,000 and put the money into a fund reserved solely for vehicle replacement, Martin said, to be augmented by money from the capital projects fund. A new ambulance could cost in the range of $180,000$220,000. A committee has been reviewing design options for a new ambulance, which, if approved, would arrive sometime in 2016. It would become the district’s No. 1 ambulance, and allow the current No. 1 to be become No. 2, and on down the line until the oldest unit (new in 1997) becomes available as surplus. “The ambulances are our primary response units,” Martin said. “Our engines and our tenders, with the lower call volume, afford us the ability to extend their service life.” Some standard operational expenses are dictated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); for example, on guidelines related to safety and exposure to liability. Tires, for instance, need to be replaced after seven years, regardless of mileage, Martin noted. “We had to get tires on our brush rig [used to respond to wildland fires or other narrow-access fire calls], which cost us $1,400. If these were tires on a personal vehicle, you would say they were hardly worn at all. But we’ve got to replace them.” There are numerous items with mandatory replacement schedules, based on the NFPA and state laws and codes, including protective clothing. The next Fire District 3 board meeting is 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Station 31, 7650 Oak Bay Road. The district’s budget hearing is in November. COMMISSION CANDIDATES As of Sept. 21, neither of the two candidates – incumbent Ron Helmonds or challenger Ron Gregory – were aware of any candidate forum opportunities. There are some voter-guide website sources already available through which the fire district candidates were invited to answer questions, and printed voter guides are being sent out in October – including the Leader’s Voter Guide on Oct. 14, on the same day the county mails general election ballots locally. Here is a look at the two candidates:

Bridgehaven view Bridgehaven is one of the on-the-water residential

communities in East Jefferson County. This view along the Hood Canal is looking northerly. Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan, flight by Wyvern Air

RON HELMONDS Ron and Debbie Helmonds moved to Port Ludlow in 2003 with their two children after living in the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly 45 years. He had owned and operated a chain of furniture stores with

eight retail locations and more than 150 employees. In Port Ludlow, he became a Realtor with Coldwell Banker, for which he also serves as property manager. Helmonds is past president of the Jefferson County Association of Realtors, and serves on the Festival by the Bay committee. Helmonds said he filed as a fire commission candidate in 2009 – he was unopposed on the ballot – at the suggestion of Ron the fire chief Helmonds at the time. “I attended a year’s worth of meetings and thought I could help,” he said. And six years later? “I love it,” said Helmonds, a district finance committee member. “We’re definitely headed in the right direction.” Helmonds, age 62, said a fire commissioner’s duties are clear. “My responsibilities are policy and finance, and the chief is hired to run the department and that’s what he does.” He believes the board operates with a checks and balance system, without interfering with the chief in regard to dayto-day operations. “We’re hands-on enough to know what’s going on, but I don’t think it’s very wise to be micromanaging,” Helmonds said. Looking forward, the ability for long-term planning is hampered by budget constraints, he said. After the 35 percent revenue drop when property-tax values collapsed, the district’s baseline services have only been maintained through cost-cutting, concessions by the labor union and a voter-approved special levy. “The biggest challenge that we have ahead of us is maintaining the level of service that we have with the funds that we have available to us,” Helmonds said. “Then you couple that with the ongoing needs of the district for maintaining vehicles and buildings, and it puts a strain on us. We’re working hard to save where we can. Over the last three years we have been making cuts, including administrative staff, and doing our best to make this work for everybody.” He praised the “good camaraderie” shown by administration and staff, and for the public support. Next year, a fire commission discussion topic is sure to be looking ahead at the budget when the special levy expires in 2017. “It’s hard to do a five-year plan or a 10-year plan when the revenue picture could change so much,” Helmonds said. “We have to be conservative; it’s our responsibility.”

RON GREGORY Ron Gregory, 79, has lived in Port Ludlow since 1994 and has been a residential homebuilder much of that time. He has been semiretired for two years. Gregory presently serves on the Ludlow Maintenance Commission, an advisory group representing property owners in Ludlow’s North Bay area. He was longtime chair of the Jefferson County Republican Party, and is often an outspoken critic of county government, among other entities. In the past, Gregory has also been a critic of Fire District 3 management. He publicly opposed the district’s Ron Gregory levy request in February 2007 that raised tax collection by about 65 percent starting in 2008, and which subsequently led to budget cuts when the housing market (and tax revenue) collapsed. He questioned what he said were bloated administrative costs, and the district’s position with the union contract. Although the district in 2015 has half the administration it carried in 2007, Gregory still questions whether the labor union or the elected commissioners are running the district. “When I first read the union contract, it became evident to me that the union was running the fire district,” Gregory said. “The public is supposed to be represented by the commissioners. All I can see is they rubber stamp the union agreement, which I think is a bad deal for taxpayers. “Port Ludlow deserves someone on the fire commission who would ask questions, and when I couldn’t get anybody else to run, I decided to do it myself,” Gregory said. “We’ve got to have a commissioner who will at least question the status quo.” Gregory said he attended one fire commission meeting early this year; otherwise, he obtains his information from minutes and budgets posted on the district’s website, and from documents obtained through public records requests. He has wondered why District 3 is the only fire district in East Jefferson County to have five commissioners instead of three, which amounts to a higher expense. He knows that government standards on fire engines, ambulance and other equipment add a lot of operational costs that seem foreign to the private sector. “People who work for the government don’t know any better,” Gregory said. “Get out and start a business yourself, or go to work for a major company and survive based on your production or your skill. That’s the mind-set I want to bring to the fire commission; I will question the status quo.”

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 • B 15

life in ludlow How nice it is livin’ in Port Ludlow By Ned Luce Fifty years ago, a singer named Bob Luman had a hit song titled “Let’s Think About Livin’.” He has passed away, but the principle lives on in Port Ludlow. This is “Port Ludlow Week” for our great local newspaper, and my mission this week is to try to capture some things about our fair community. My friends, I think Port Ludlow “thinks about living.” MOVING HERE When my wife, BJ, and I moved here from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, seven years ago, we joined a community of mostly retired folks who had been very active in one form or another in their lives, mostly from other places. It seems to me that they came primarily from California, Seattle and other parts of Washington. However, Port Ludlow also benefits from a strong dose of people from other parts of the world or people who have experienced other parts of the world. We have new neighbors on one side who, ironically, just moved next door from across the street, yet fled Hungary in 1969. We have other new neighbors who just moved from Asheville, North Carolina. Given the nautical aspect of the area, it is not surprising to know that people like Jerri and David Reid lived on their boat for four years, sailing the U.S. coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic,

or that Brad and Judy Newell wrote a book, “The Long Summer,” about a four-year sail around the Pacific Ocean. Heck, we even have a pair of seldom-used kayaks! WHY WE’RE HERE Most of us appreciate the moderate weather we experience, relative to most other options, particularly through the summer months. Many have escaped the heat and cold of the Midwest, the snow of New England, the drought of the Southwest. We also naively hope tectonic plates of the Cascadia Fault remain still and quiet for the next 100 years! (I’m afraid there may be something to this idea of disaster preparedness.) Nonetheless, this area also draws us in to play golf, go for a hike and even join Peter Joseph and a score of others in their “pickleball-playing passions.” Many of us were persuaded by family connections in the area; our children settled in the Northwest and started having those grandchildren, who needed their grandparents. (Maybe it was the other way around.) And then I see some younger families moving into Port Ludlow and getting involved. Caleb Summerfelt, age 29, just moved into town, joined Rotary and dropped the average age in both places by 10 years.

Rod and Michelle Taylor look through items at Vicki and Dan Diederich’s garage sale on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Port Ludlow. The Taylors said they recently moved to Port Ludlow and were looking for items for their new home. Photo by Nicholas Johnson

VOLUNTEERISM Then there is the spirit of volunteerism running rampant through Port Ludlow. The notion of giving back, or just plain giving to the community, pervades much of the activity in the area. Every month, the First Wednesday Luncheon group collects food, toiletries and money for the Tri-Area Food Bank in Chimacum. The East Jefferson Rotary Club cleans up along the roads, provides scholarships, has built a shelter at a park, among other good deeds. Larry Scott leads the local trails committee in building and maintaining the more than 20 miles of hiking trails. More than 20 people are on the boards of the South Bay Community Association, the Ludlow Maintenance Commission and the Port Ludlow Village Council. The number of people serving on the committees of these organizations is astounding. How many of

us know that Steve Failla is the long-serving, hardworking chair of the Recycling Committee? The successful Port Ludlow Performing Arts has a cadre of volunteers led by Christine Martinez, and provides first-class performances seven times a year. The Jefferson Land Trust has Debbie Wardrop, the manager of the Inn at Port Ludlow, on its board of directors. Karen Jensen started a program called Backpacks for Kids to provide schoolchildren with a healthy food option for weekends. The group is holding a brewfest on Oct. 10. This barely scratches the surface of the list of folks trying to make a positive difference in the lives of all of us. ECONOMIC OPTIONS In my opinion, the economic climate is a little chaotic. The normal retail target generally resides in Kitsap County in spite of

the unpredictable Hood Canal Bridge. Although, there are days you could hold a Port Ludlow town meeting at the QFC in Port Hadlock. There have been spotty attempts over the years to expand the business climate in Port Ludlow with condominium developments, an expanded convenience store, more retail options and so forth. That being said, the clear need for expanded health services seems to be recognized, as Jefferson Healthcare has committed to staff a clinic that Port Ludlow Associates is building in the community’s center. BJ and I enjoy the funky nature (and the popcorn) of Port Townsend’s Rose Theatre, along with many of the restaurants. However, we know many others head to Poulsbo, Silverdale and even Seattle to spend their entertainment dollars. I am optimistic that the focus of this Sept. 23 issue of the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader indicates

an interest in cultivating and capturing more of the economic potential of the folks in “The Village in the Woods by the Bay.” My conclusion is that the spirit of Port Ludlow is one of “thinking about livin’,” as Bob Luman counseled us. He also suggested we forget about “the whining and crying and the fellow with the switchblade knife.” That may be tougher, but I think that most of the folks in Port Ludlow are concerned about living and spend lots of time trying to make this place and this world better. We have our share of whining and crying, but I side with the majority of the folks in town who have made and continue to make positive contributions as they “think about living” in this great community and country. Love a curmudgeon and have a great week! (Contact Port Ludlow resident Ned Luce at nedluce@sbcglobal.net.)

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Wood, metal craftsmen collaborate Custom dining table a unique blend from blacksmith Garrett, woodworker Hamilton By Robin Dudley of the Leader A pair of Jefferson County artisans this summer finished a project that combined their different talents in one piece. Metalworker Jim Garrett and woodworker Michael Hamilton designed and built a dining table commissioned by a California client. The tabletop is 3 and a half feet wide and 7 feet long, made of one enormous slab of claro walnut, a piece that was 3 and a quarter inches thick when Hamilton started working with it. The slab was milled at Edensaw Woods on a computer-numerically controlled router, known as a CNC machine, a device that Hamilton said is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a tremendous boon to the woodworking community in this area.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walnut and elm seem to be the most reliable source of large slabs,â&#x20AC;? he said, along with some oaks, redwood and Douglas fir, which are sometimes available in the Pacific Northwest. Transforming a tree to usable lumber takes time. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stacked and left to airdry for several years, then either dried in a kiln for six months or air-dried for five or six more years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ideal moisture content is about 8 percent,â&#x20AC;? he explained. Hamilton showed

Jim Garrett, pictured in his Glen Cove shop near Port Townsend, is a master of metalwork. Photo by Robin Dudley

how a handheld moisture meter works, sticking its short metal pins into a piece of wood. He quoted sculptor Michael Heizer: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We live in a world that is both technological and primordial, and we have to deal with that.â&#x20AC;? The table has two live edges; rather than being cut to a straight line, parts of the natural edge of the tree are left, an eye-catching effect that shows off the craftsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skill as well as the woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty. The variegated colors and figure

show the woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to its growing environment, including a dark patch where the tree â&#x20AC;&#x153;knittedâ&#x20AC;? two branches together. Leaving a live edge and having it look good is more difficult than making a straight-edge table. Garrett agrees with â&#x20AC;&#x153;how hard it is to make something funkyâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to make it appear not to be overworked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty easy to make it look slick. But to make it have characterâ&#x20AC;? isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as easy, Garrett said. The customer wanted

a satin finish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good traditional varnish is really about as good as it gets; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just really fussy,â&#x20AC;? Hamilton said. He usually wipes or rolls and brushes on at least four coats of varnish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is near impossible to work with customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; short delivery expectations, desire for satin surfaces, control of bugs and other foreign objects landing on large horizontal surfaces using â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;traditionalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; varnish, but it is really an excellent material for special work.â&#x20AC;?

The table weighed in at nearly 500 pounds, including the bronze legs made by Garrett. The gracefully curving legs at each end that support the slab are shaped to recall a human figure spreading its arms wide to support the weight on its shoulders. CONTRASTS The contrast between the two craftsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shops is extreme. At Hamiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, in a wooden building by the bay in Port Hadlock, are the smells of freshly cut wood;

wide, orderly workbenches; cream-colored walls; pale wood cabinets; and an upright bass in the corner. Garrettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s metal shop is a cavernous metal building hidden in Glen Coveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dense woods, a place of dark colors and ominous metallic smells, with giant air hammers crouching in corners like coiled beasts. There are towering cranes and chains for lifting, barrels of sharp, curly metal shavings, battered-looking tanks of pressurized gases, fullface masks and blackened gloves, racks of heavy black long-handled tongs. Amid all this dangerouslooking stuff is the soft-spoken Garrett, with his toothy grin, a sharp sense of humor and a taste for ginger ice cream. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an artist who works in metal. For the table he made with Hamilton, Garrett started with a 4-by-8-foot sheet of quarter-inch-thick bronze. He cut pieces, shaped and welded them into an H-shaped support for each end of the table. He textured the pieces using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;stampâ&#x20AC;? made of a piece of steel heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d embossed by stamping it onto a rusty piece of metal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bronze parts have a lot of texture,â&#x20AC;? Garrett said. Garrett said he sees the most beautiful shapes and effects as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most exciting stuff happens in the process.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of why heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s See TABLE, Page 2â&#x2013;ź

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PTMSC estimates 5.8 tons of plastic on regional beaches Findings from study published in acclaimed international journal The Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s (PTMSC) citizen science research into the presence of microplastics on Salish Sea beaches has been published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, an internationally respected marine science journal. The article, titled “Plastic in Surface Waters of the Inside Passage and Beaches of the Salish Sea in Washington State,” is cowritten by Anne Murphy, former PTMSC executive director, and Wally Davis, a retired biologist/ statistician from Snohomish County who was conducting independent research on plastics in surface water. Murphy and Davis’ paper summarizes the results of two studies on plastic pollution in the marine environment. One study, conducted by PTMSC from 2008 to 2011, evaluated the abundance of plastic debris on 37 sandy beaches bordering the Salish Sea in Washington state,

while the other, conducted by Davis, characterized plastic debris in surface waters of the Salish Sea and the Inside Passage to Skagway, Alaska, according to a press release from the marine science center. The study conducted by PTMSC took place over a three-year period with the help of volunteer groups and partnering institutions in all 12 Washington Salish Sea counties. PTMSC sampled regional sandy beaches for small bits of plastic called microplastics, which commonly enters the food web through ingestion by birds and fish, and which, at such a small size, are generally missed in beach cleanup efforts. The goal of PTMSC’s research was to determine a baseline estimate of how much microplastic was on Washington Salish Sea beaches. Both PTMSC’s study and Davis’ study of plastics in

Valerie Lindborg, former AmeriCorps member at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, is photographed by a sample plot on Fort Worden State Park beach in Port Townsend, before she samples it for microplastics. PTMSC found the baseline estimate of plastic debris along Washington’s Salish Sea coastline to be around 72,000,000 pieces, weighing 5.8 metric tons. Submitted photo

surface water concluded that plastic foam material, primarily expanded polystyrene, was the dominant pollutant.

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Plastic was found in surface waters along the full length of the Inside Passage, but was concentrated near harbors. PTMSC found the baseline estimate of plastic debris along Washington’s Salish Sea coastline to be around 72,000,000 pieces, weighing 5.8 metric tons. Both studies concluded that the plastic

debris found on Salish Sea surface waters and beaches is generated locally. When PTMSC’s citizenscience research into plastics ended, many volunteers were motivated to share what they’d learned about plastic debris accumulating on their beaches and the associated impacts to marine ecosys-

tem health. In many cases, volunteers chose to engage at a deeper level as partners in conservation. Examples of their actions included creating a plastic bottle reduction campaign, working with local municipalities to ban the distribution of plastic bags, offering awareness-building programs in schools to help youths think about their choices and alternatives to single-use plastics, leading beach cleanups and more. “A project of this regional scale could not have happened without volunteers and partners in the 12 counties where sampling occurred,” said Murphy. “We conservatively estimate that over 600 citizen scientists contributed over 4,313 hours to acquire our data. PTMSC is grateful for our partners and volunteers in this project and is pleased to share this article with them. We simply could not have done this work without their assistance.” The full story of PTMSC’s plastic project can be found on PTMSC’s blog, blog.ptmsc.org. The article is accessible for free until Sept. 30 at tinyurl.com/phj73bn. After that time, you may contact the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for access to the paper.

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Jefferson Healthcare clinic in Ludlow still planned for 2016

Aim is to include a separate resource room for residents By Leader Staff Jefferson Healthcare expects to break ground by the year’s end on a 4,000-squarefoot healthcare clinic to serve Port Ludlow. Lisa Holt, Jefferson Healthcare’s chief ancillary officer, said Sept. 17 that the design is being finalized and officials are looking to enter the permitting process shortly. “We hope to break ground at the end of the year and anticipate that we will be ready to open the clinic to see patients at some time in the middle of 2016,” she said. Healthcare, Jefferson the public hospital district serving East Jefferson, is working with Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) on the clinic project. PLA is to build the facility and Jefferson

Jefferson Healthcare Port Ludlow Clinic Year Patient Visits 2013 2,455 2014 4,772 2015 3,413* * *through August 2015

Healthcare is to lease it. The facility is intended to include six exam rooms, a procedure room, a consultation office, a lab draw station and have X-ray services. “A learning and community resource center is another key feature, and will be accessible through a separate entrance,” Holt said. “Many of the Port Ludlow community members have requested a resource room be included in the design and we plan to use that space to schedule health education

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Health Needs Assessment, the primary cause of more than one in four Jefferson Starting Sept. 23, Jeffer- County deaths was canson Healthcare is providing cer, followed by one in five free blood pressure checks deaths due to diseases of monthly at the Tri-Area the heart. Food Bank located at the For more information, community center, 10 W. visit jeffersonhealthcare. Valley Road in Chimacum. org. Blood pressure checks, provided by Jefferson Healthcare Cardiac Servic- Hearing loss topic of es, are offered 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 28 meeting on every fourth Wednesday The East Jefferson of the month. County chapter of the Jefferson Healthcare’s Hearing Loss Association goal is to educate residents presents “Hearing-loss Sowith prevention and how lutions: From state-of-theto integrate heart-healthy art hearing aids to widely lifestyle changes that can advertised personal sound reduce health risks and im- amplification products” as prove outcomes, according the subject of its next meetto a press release. Accord- ing at 2 p.m., Sept. 28 at the ing to the 2014 Community Port Townsend Community

classes and seminars.” The new facility is to be located on the north corner of Paradise Bay Road and Breaker Lane, across the street from the Kitsap Bank branch office. It is not clear what will happen to the small clinic the hospital currently leases at 9481 Oak Bay Road. The hospital opened a clinic in Port Ludlow in 2011. Patient visits have continued to increase in the last few years: In 2013, the Port Ludlow clinic had 2,455 visits. In 2014, there were 4,772 visits. And so far in 2015, there have been 3,413 visits, Holt said. “The clinic primarily provides medical services for the Port Ludlow community, but also sees residents from Quilcene, Chimacum and Port Hadlock,” Holt said. Center, 620 Tyler St. Those attending are asked to arrive at 1:45 p.m. Audiologist Megan Nightingale talks about the latest improvements in hearing aids, thanks to digital processing, microphones and wireless communications. She also discusses personal sound amplification products, which are unregulated devices that look like hearing aids but are less expensive and available for purchase by phone or online. All are welcome to attend this free meeting. Amplified listening devices are provided. For more information, contact Emily Mandelbaum, 360-531-2247 or mandelbaum@olympus.net.

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Travis exits ECHHO board

ECHHO’s longest-serving board member has announced she is stepping down from the board in September after 18 years of service. Jeanette Travis was one of the cofounders of the Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO), together with her husband, Bruce Travis, and Shirley Champion, and has helped guide the organization since its inception. In her letter to the board of directors, Travis noted, “Bruce and I have had a tremendously wonderful experience working with the people of ECHHO and the folks in our county … these past 18 years.… This has been a great joy for us. You will remain in our hearts and our prayers as long as we have breath.” Travis expressed the hope that someone with time and energy to do the additional work that is needed would fill her position. Hank Hazen, ECHHO’s current board chair, said, “Jeanette has been the backbone of ECHHO for many years. Her work with Jefferson County churches and the community helped provide the core of our volunteers and much financial support. She leaves a big hole in our organization and our hearts.” ECHHO is a nonprofit organization that works with volunteers and communi-

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ty organizations to provide transportation, chores, social support and medical equipment services to Jefferson County residents in order to help them continue to live independently. Over the past 18 years, ECHHO has engaged more than 300 volunteers from the community and, at present, has about 65 active drivers and office volunteers. Several years ago, ECHHO established the Bruce and Jeanette Travis Award as a way of honoring the organization’s founders and recognizing volunteers who exemplify their spirit of service. This year, ECHHO drivers will make more than 1,000 trips in support of Jefferson County residents in need of help with transportation.

Fly away An eagle leaves a tree along the shoreline in Port Townsend, aiming for a food resource near the waterline.

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Be a ‘beautiful, healthy you’ at GNO Oct. 1 Port Townsend Main Street Program’s Girls’ Night Out, set for Thursday, Oct. 1, offers a night of female camaraderie and shopping fun in downtown Port Townsend. With its theme of “Beautiful, Healthy You,” this year’s event starts with a free early-morning “Tiara Trot” run/ walk. Meet at 213 Taylor St. to register for this 1.47-mile walk/jog/run starting at 7 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., participating businesses of-

Back-to-school immunizations offered in Jefferson County All immunizations required for school are available to children up to age 19 at no cost for the vaccine through the state’s Childhood Vaccine Program. Jefferson County clinics offering children’s vaccines are: Jefferson Healthcare Primary Care, Jefferson Healthcare Family Medicine, Jefferson Healthcare Madrona Family Medicine, and Jefferson County Public Health. There may be a charge for the office visit and an administration fee to give the vaccine. Those who can’t afford the administration fee can ask for it to be waived. Several immunizations are required before kids can start school or childcare. Vaccination against whooping cough (pertussis) is especially important given the recent outbreak in our county and state, according to the health department. Although exemptions are allowed for medical, religious or personal reasons, the best disease protection is to make sure children have all recommended immunizations, emphasize health department spokespersons. Children who are not fully immunized may be excluded from attending school, preschool or childcare if a disease outbreak occurs. The following are the minimum required immunizations for the 2015-2016 school-year: Kindergarten through fifth grade: DTaP: four doses with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday; polio: three doses with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday; hepatitis B: three doses; MMR (measles, mumps & rubella): two doses; varicella (chicken pox): two doses of vaccine, or medical provider verification of disease. Sixth through eighth grades: Tdap: Sixth through eighth grade students are required to have one dose if 11 years or older; Varicella (chicken pox): two doses of vaccine or medical provider verification of disease; polio, MMR, and hepatitis B requirements same as for kindergarten through fifth grade. Ninth through 12th grades: varicella (chicken pox) recommended, but not required for students who have not had the disease. Next year two doses of varicella will be required. Tdap same as sixth-grade requirements; polio, MMR, and hepatitis B requirements as above for kindergarten through fifth grade.

Other vaccines are available and recommended for children and teens by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), but are not required for school attendance. Ask your provider or Jefferson County Public Health about HPV, hepatitis A, and meningococcal vaccines as well as an annual flu shot. Meningococcal vaccine is especially important and frequently required

for freshmen entering college. Jefferson County Public Health has walk-in immunization clinics every Tuesday and Thursday between 1 and 4 p.m. at 615 Sheridan St., Port Townsend. To schedule an appointment, contact your provider, visit medical jeffersoncountypublichealth. org or call public health at, 360-385-9400.

fer special events, in-store promotions and refreshments. The evening ends with the popular wrap party at 8 p.m. at The Belmont, with a no-host bar, appetizers, dessert and door prizes. A $5 donation at door is suggested. Goodie bags, $10 each, filled with Ozone socks and small gifts, are on sale on Oct. 1 at About Time, April Fool and Penny Too, Bickie’s Cotton Casuals, The Clothes Horse, Glow Natural Skincare, Maricee Fashions, Port Townsend Fudge Company, Posh Hair Salon and Day Spa, and Tickled Pink. Raffle tickets are on sale

in advance for $5 at participating merchants, with a prize valued at more than $700, including an overnight stay at the Bishop Victorian Hotel; Deja View Photography studio session and print; a Belmont $100 gift certificate; Port Townsend Athletic Club one-month membership; Rose Theatre tickets/treats; two haircuts at Seasons Hair Salon, one with Jolene, one with Mary Lou; a Posh Salon gift certificate; membership to the Wine Seller wine club; pampering gifts; jewelry; and more. Proceeds benefit Jefferson Healthcare Foundation to

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thinking of switching gears and making sculptures instead of working on construction projects. “This might be the last commission,” Garrett said. “I’ve always believed that if I just focused on what I want to do … I think I’ve got a good aesthetic. Some of the stuff might be a little controversial.” His sculptures are “about human relationships.” For work, he designs and makes parts for buildings. “Mostly fussy stuff that had to look nice,” he said. “Some structural stuff that had to look nice.” He makes a lot of doors and gates. “I like that idea of welcoming somebody into a space,” he said. “As far as building, that’s one of my favorite things to build.” He is also proprietor of Nimba Anvils, making about 80 anvils a year; “it pays property tax and buys groceries,” he said. He still loves building – “the process,” but not the business of construction. “A lot of times, it’s not about getting the job done, it’s about who you can blame,” he said. Some “clients hire their attorney before they hire a designer.” Garrett recalls going as a kid with his dad to construction sites and being intrigued by how things were being built. He studied design and metalsmithing at Syracuse University, architecture and landscape architecture history at the University of Washington, and metallurgy at Geneva College in Pennsylvania. He built his Glen Cove shop in 1998, and recently acquired a second air hammer, which squats in his shop like a big, greasy troll. Its 800-pound ram goes up and down 130 times per minute, driven by a piston that’s run by an electric motor. It was built in the early

1940s, and used by Victoria Machine Works in British Columbia for building warships and ferries, Garrett said. The hammers have an air compressor that pumps air alternately to the top and bottom of the hammer cylinder. His other air hammer, of a similar vintage, hits with 300 pounds of force at three times per second. “It’s a very beautiful machine, built by the Erie Foundry Company in Erie, Pennsylvania,” Garrett said. “Whoever made and designed the patterns for casting the frame cared about voluptuous curves and graceful lines, and took the time to express it.” WORD OF MOUTH Details of the table’s design were emailed back and forth between the client and Hamilton and Garrett. Hamilton moved to Jefferson County from Portland, Oregon, 37 years ago. He and Garrett met on a job in Seattle, working on the house of a well-known philanthropist who started a successful computer company – the kind of guy who can afford the best. These are the kind of craftsmen who are so good, they don’t advertise; word of mouth brings the work to them. “People that are looking for something very custom go where their friends have gone,” Garrett said. For another client, an electrical engineer living in Port Townsend, Hamilton spent several months working with the client to develop an automated recliner made of wood. Among other complex features, the chair had a push-buttonoperated inflatable pillow. In 2001, Hamilton built a set of kitchen cabinetry for a Western-style building in Takamori, Japan, working with an architect from

Jim Garrett (left) and Michael Hamilton discuss the table they’re working on together. Hamilton is making the tabletop in his shop (pictured), while Garrett fashions the legs in his metal shop. Photo by Robin Dudley

the moment, I was inclined that way.” After he made 1,000 drawers in a week, he realized it wasn’t what he thought it’d be. Then he got a job at Promotion Products Inc., a shop that made things such as fixtures and display cases for jewelry stores and banks, and dioramas for museums. In the wood shop, “the ‘old-timers’ wore shirts and ties and sport coats.” “I wound up working under the [wood] shop foreman – maybe because I had more patience, but possible so he could keep an eye on me,” Hamilton said. High quality was more important than high output. He’d be given a drawing for a project, and “They’d say, ‘Here Blacksmith Jim Garrett made the bronze legs, and woodworker Michael Hamilton made the you go, there’s wood in the walnut top for this table, commissioned by a client in the San Francisco Bay area. The Jefferson basement.’ No one ever said, ‘When are you going to get County artisans don’t advertise; clients find them. Submitted photo this done?’” For more inBainbridge Island. built-ins. He majored in religious visit “I’ve been really interest- studies at Lewis & Clark formation, Hamilton worked in several homes around Puget ed in how things are made, College in Portland, Oregon. michaelhamiltonfurniture. Sound for more than 20 and why they appear as “After college, I got a job com or nimbaanvils.com. years, making furniture and they do, all my life,” he said. in a cabinet shop because, in

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Duckabush rivers; Chimacum and Quilcene farmland; creeks, forest and shoreline in the Tarboo Bay watershed; vast tracts of rainforest in the Hoh River Valley, and much, much more. The Land Trust works through community support and collaboration in many forms: We work with landowners who wish to preserve their properties through permanent landuse restrictions. We work with volunteers to care for preserved lands and provide nature-based education. We collaborate with partners in the “Chumsortium” to bring back vibrant salmon runs. Through the Jefferson

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RVs & Trailers PARK MODEL CUSTOM BUILT 2005 NOR’WESTER, 12 ft. wide. Porch, deck, metal awning, heat pump/ac, many extras. $42,500. 360-732-4120.

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BRISTOL BAY GILLNETTER, 1953 SEE AT APRIL FOOL & PENNY, TOO parking lot. 725 Water Street. 360-385-3438 or email pennytoo@ yahoo.com for more information, $10,000 obo.

GARMIN GPSMAP 60, handheld unit with manual, Quick Guide. Never used. Your price $100. Sandy, 360-379-0836, sandydengler2@yahoo.com

FURNITURE, TOOLS, generator, video games & much. Sat., Sept. 26, 9-2. 4601 Jackman St., PT, near fairgrounds.

NEXT TRI-AREA COMMUNITY SALE: Garage & Yard Sales OCTOBER 3 & 10 CARPORT SALE, Fri. & Sat., 9 am

DOWNSIZING SALE, 3 Family MoveIn Sale, Sept. 26-27, 8am-2pm. 3 homes into 1. New couch & tri-bike, wool rugs, & original art. 230 Highland, Port Ludlow.

COLEMAN TENT TRAILER. 1993 Destiny Royale by Fleetwood. Propane stove, table, bench seats, sink, storage, electricity, sleeps 5, road & wind tested, $2100 obo. Call for more details. No text. 360-316-1188.

FOR SALE: Wood boat, 36 ft. Atkin Ketch, mahogany over Oak, new Yanmar 3 cylinder with only 143 hours, radar, first $2000 takes her, email davisblaine6@gmail.com

GARAGE & SHOP SALE: most stuff to go cheap; furniture, tools, marine SEE CRAIGSLIST FOR PICS. Couch, hardware, household stuff. 374 N Jaantique parlor chairs, Knabe grand cob Miller Road. Sat. 8:30 - 1:30. piano, Danish modern teak secretary desk, bedroom furniture, La-Z-Boy MORE DOWNSIZING - NEW TIMES! sleeper sofa, fridge, Cannon 60 in. Furniture; household; decorative, 2 safe, books, Blue Danube dishes, counter top showcases; vintage mircrystal, china, kitchenware, linens, rors; cameras; art books; audio; office. lit curio, dining set, antique hall tree, See Craigslist for more. Sat., 9-3. 517 metal tool chests, cedar hope chest, Clay. lots more! Fri. & Sat., Sept. 25 & 26, from 8-2.

- 5 pm. 50 W. Egg & I Rd., Chimacum. Electric smokers & heaters, saw blades, bar stools, oak framed mirror, glassware, lamps, linens, magazine rack, lots misc., flower pots.

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HUGE ESTATE SALE AT 223 MATS VIEW TERRACE!

HERITAGE CLASSIC CENTENNIAL ADDITION. Custom paint, burgundy. 4200 miles. $10,000 obo. 360-3855106.

23 FT. SEA SPRITE FIBERGLASS SLOOP, built 1976. Needs detailing & paint. Vast majority of the work has been done. Lots of brand new hardware (portholes, winches, hatches, running gear, etc.). A steal at $5000. Frank, 360-385-9976.

Garage Sales Estate Sales

Apartments / Condo NICE ONE BEDROOM apartment for rent. Washer, dryer, all utilities paid, DirectTV & wifi. No smoking, no pets. $800 mo., first & last, $600 damage deposit. 360-379-5243.

Real Estate Wanted

ACURA TL, 2006 149,000 MILES. GRAY LEATHER INTERIOR, navy blue exterior, sun roof, non-smoker car, well cared for, excellent condition! $9000 obo. Please call or text 360-774-0920

Other Homes & Land PORT LUDLOW, level, shy 5 acres, Oak Bay area, private, wooded, secluded. Drilled well, utilities to property. $185,000, 360-385-4601. plant@ olypen.com

NEED CASH? Gather up the things you would like to sell. Reserve a table inside or a space in the parking lot. Sell, trade or buy. For more information call Les, 360-385-0822. See you there! SALE INSIDE BARN. 3511 HASTINGS AVE. WEST, Fri. & Sat., Sept. 25 & 26; 9-3. Lots of tools, men’s clothing, some diving gear, household items, books.

FRI. & SAT., 9 am - 2 pm, Sept. 25 & 26. Many tools. 710 18th St., Port Townsend. SAT., 10 AM - 2 PM (No early birds). 170 Moen Rd., Marrowstone Island. Housewares, Camping gear, clothes, cookbooks, art & collectibles.

YARD SALE!

GARMIN GPSMAP 76CX, handheld unit with case, manual. Never used. Your price $125. Sandy, 360-379-0836, sandydengler2@yahoo.com

PT Homes & Land FOR SALE: 5.44 ACRES, 334 Theater Rd., Port Townsend. Beautiful, partially cleared. Power & drainfield installed, $179,900. Detailed information at site. 509-520-1132. FOR SALE: Two view lots in Uptown, each 85 x 125 ft. All infrastructure in. $149,000. 360-385-0175.

GREAT LOCATION, NICE NEW NEIGHBORHOOD. High quality appliances, corner lot, under construction. 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Single story, 560 sq. ft. 1-car attached garage (330 sq. ft.). Must see, $215,000. 2493 Cliff St., PT. 360-286-5153. MORGAN HILL VIEW LOT. Large (10,000 sq. ft.), power & water on lot. Level building site on quiet cul-de-sac. $230,000, 1722 Tyler St. 360-9614562.

I WANT TO BUY YOUR HOUSE FOR CASH. - I want a sunny, turn-key home with privacy near North Beach/ Fort Worden. 415-310-0407.

Home/Duplex Rentals 1200 SQ. FT., THREE BEDROOMS & TWO BATHS, in nice neighborhood. Laminate flooring. Wood stove. Dishwasher. Fully fenced in backyard, attached two car garage with large driveway & room for an RV on side of house. Pets negotiable. $1130 per month. Credit check, 1st & last month payment before moving in. Available Oct. 1. Pictures available upon request. Call or Email 360-643-3728. btdence@yahoo.com A CHARMING 1 bedroom furnished Victorian cottage. Close to everything. Sunny. No smoking, pets. $950. Boat school special. Reference & deposit required; 360-385-0669. capttimo@ aol.com

AFFORDABLE IN PORT HADLOCK CLEAN & COMFORTABLE, One bedroom, Park Model in a nice park. Water, sewer, lot $450 per mo. First, last, deposit, no pets, no smoking. Must have Good Credit. 360-3853179 or stop by Hadlock Apartments office for an application located at 50 Old Hadlock Road #24. Other Units also available. AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER. 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in Port Hadlock. Large lot, quiet neighborhood, 1 year lease. No dogs, references required. 360-385-3764. HADLOCK, TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX, with garage on a dead-end street. Dishwasher, washer & dryer hookups. Cat negotiable or very small dogs. References, 1 year lease. $800 mo., $800 deposit. 360-385-3764.

IN PORT HADLOCK, THREE BEDROOM, TWO BATH MODULAR IN A NICE PARK. Newly remodeled, hardwood floors, open floor plan, deck, outside storage. includes water, sewer, space $850 per mo. First, last, deposit, no pets, no smoking. Must have good credit. 360437-4109 or stop by Hadlock Apartments at 50 Old Hadlock Road # 24 for an application.

LARGEST SELECTION OF RENTAL PROPERTIES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY HOMES, APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS from Port Townsend to Shine, Bridgehaven, Discovery Bay; Townsend Bay Property Management; 412 Logan St., Port Townsend. Check all our listings online at www. townsendbay.net or call us at 360385-3896. LOVELY VICTORIAN HOME, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Sunny kitchen, office. Gardens, slate patio. No smoking, no pets. $1600/mo. lease, 1st & last, deposits, references, credit check. a92coffee37@yahoo.com, 360-3854313.

TriArea Homes & Land

NEW TWO BEDROOM, 1.25 BATH. View home. Beach access, large kitchen, fireplace, utility room & more. Plus a two car garage with shop. $875. Brinnon. 360-531-2695.

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Two rentals on one prime parcel at intersection Hwy-19 & Hwy-116 (Ness Rd.). A 3 bedroom, 1 bath house & a commercial storefront building. $209,000. 10633 Rhody, Port Hadlock. Call Dan, 360-379-8800.

TWO BEDROOM, PLUS OFFICE, CHIMACUM MOBILE with large addition, wood-stove, electric heat, big yard borders forest. Work/ rent references, $810 mo., includes water, shed. 360732-4577.

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PORT TOWNSEND PROPERTIES. Accepting applications at Norwest Village for 2 bedroom units starting at $575. Seeking a large family for a 3 bedroom at Laurel Heights starting at $340. Income limits apply. This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer. For more information call, 360-385-6890.

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360-379-4578 Commercial for Rent ART STUDIO / OFFICE SPACE, Mt. Baker Block Building, 211 Taylor St., call for information, 360-385-7275; www.mountbakerblock.com LIGHTHOUSE CENTER, on Sims Way. 1.) Old liquor store has been subdivided & 30% leased. 2887 sq. ft. remaining now available, heating, cooling, lighted signage, loading & parking. 2005 E Sims Way. 2.) 720 sq. ft. enclosed large executive office with water view & generous main entry/ may subdivide. Parking. For more information call 360-385-0819. porttownsendcommercialproperty.com MOUNT BAKER BLOCK BUILDING Class A office space for lease. Prime fourth floor location provides dynamic 360-degree waterfront views. Restored historic building. High tech capabilities. Suite sizes range from 800-1800 sq. ft. For further information call, 360-3857275. www.mountbakerblock.com NEW! FOR LEASE. 306 sq. ft. Presently single-station beauty salon with sink. Available Sept. 1. $385/mo., plus utilities. Lighthouse Center. 360-3850819 or 360-316-1041. RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE. Prime space located at 213 Taylor Street. New to market. Approx. 885 sq. ft. Mount Baker Block Building, 360-3857275, 425-391-1170.

ROOMMATE WANTED. Share Port Townsend apartment, $800. Available now. Two bedroom, two bath. Share cable, internet, & utilities. No smoking. New beginnings. 360-301-3735. WANTED: HOUSEMATE TO SHARE PT RENTAL. Own bedroom & bath. View. End of street. $620 mo. includes utilites. No smoking/ no pets. Call 360821-9991.

Rooms for Rent NICE HOME, NICE AREA, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, no smoking or pets, $400 mo., utilities included. Quiet, near shopping, 1 story, off street parking. 916-2175000. TWO ROOMS FOR RENT, $500 EACH. Generally located, shared housing. Must be 50+ years. 360-531-4236.

Vacation Rentals UPTOWN COTTAGES OR ROOMS. Utilities included. 360-385-3205. www.starrettmansion.com

Want to Lease / Rent ELDERLY COUPLE, lady disabled, with decades on Peninsula desires smoker friendly rental, preferably in Port Townsend area near Jefferson Transit service. No pets. 360-821-2502, 360-379-0323.

SHAPE UP IS BACK! MEN & WOMEN COMPETE SEPARATELY with a chance to win $1000! Evergreen Fitness’ annual Shape Up. Nonmember entrance fee includes unlimited membership. 360-385-3036.

Deals & Steals Frugal Freda says: “In the fashion industry, everything goes retro except the prices.” Criss Jami Deals, Steals & Freebies ARBORCOAT Water-based Exterior Stain - 4 gallons (brand new/ unopened) semi-solid stain Nantucket-style Celtic Blue (light blue/gray). Perfect for cedar. I bought these at Olympic Paint in PT this month. Need a lighter grey! Can deliver. rbukiyoe@ gmail.com. Paid $53/gal. Will sell for $30/gal.

FURNITURE DOLLY, $20. Call 360385-9924. PORTABLE DVD PLAYERS, small, $20 each; DVDs, $3 each; pet carrier, $10; rug, $20; 2 wooden chairs, $20. 515-277-0433. SMALL OAK VANITY, 2 drawer with attached mirror, $30 obo; call 360-4379886.

DISCOVERY 1100 Metal detection, never used, with manual. $50. Call 360-821-8193. ELECTRIC CHAINSAW, Craftsman (Sears) 3.5 HP, 16 in. bar. Good condition, has cut a lot of wood & ready for a lot more. $35. 360-385-5484.

SOLID WOOD with 4 adjustable FREE PRO-FORM 835QT TREAD- shelves. $30. 360-385-1285. MILL. Needs tune up. You pick up & STAY FIT. Eclipse 2100HR/A Elliptihaul. Port Ludlow, 360-437-8189. cal Trainer, very good condition, $50. FREE: PADDED TABLE for Reiki or Phone 360-301-3745. massage; no face cradle; does not fold up. Also free padded, folding slant TICKETS TO NPR RADIO PROboard with strap to hold feet while you GRAM, “Says You!” Three tickets for $115. Great reserved seats. Sunday, relax. 360-385-7896. Sept. 27. 1 pm at Seattle Town Hall. 360-379-9436.

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RV Spaces for Rent RV SITE with 30 amp service. Private/ secluded (Chimacum Ridge) area. Large pristine evergreen trees with sunny open area. $375 mo., 6 month lease. Rate includes water, sewer, & base monthly electric fee. Text or call: 360-460-2444. Thank you. RV SPACE, HADLOCK. ALL HOOKUPS. Garbage included. Water view. Laundry close. Monthly rent plus deposit. Call 360-381-0002.

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Lawn & Garden LEAVITT TRUCKING. Call us for your landscape products. Leavitt Trucking & Excavating. 360-385-4200. 13584 Airport Cut-off Rd., Port Townsend. Contractor registration #LEAVITI 150 NK.

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FIREWOOD! Mixed firewood, & fir; split & delivered. References available! Call about weed eating, mowing & hauling, too! Call Rick today at 360-385-4333.

Farm Equipment WANTED: SMALL OLDER CRAWLER (BULLDOZER), any model/ condition, running or not. Also wanted related equipment, skidsteer, farm tractor with loader, mini-excavator, etc., running or not. Also looking for old advertising signs, old gas pumps & old anvils. Private party, cash. 360-204-1017.

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FOR SALE: TURN-KEY SMALL-BUTGROWING local business with huge potential. Wholesale & internet sales of nautically inspired teas, salts & sugars. See www.oldsaltmerchants.com for more information. Serious inquiries email dutch@oldsaltmerchants.com

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$100 SIGN-ON BONUS. No experience, free training, $11.88/ hr., benefits. Caregivers Home Care. 360-379-6659. A LANDSCAPER NEEDED. Must be ready to work & have valid WA state license with clean driving record. Full time only, wages DOE; 360-301-9633. ALDRICH’S MARKET Sushi Department seeking prep person with cooking skills. AM shift, 3-4 days per week. Customer service & cashiering experience a plus. Must be 21 years of age. Apply at 940 Lawrence St. ALDRICH’S MARKET needs a parttime utility person who is flexible to work in both meat & grocery departments. 3-4 days per week. Apply 940 Lawrence St.

ARE YOU ENTHUSIASTIC, CARING, driven to help others, desire to be part of a great team & work in a rewarding environment? ResCare dba Creative Living Services is hiring dedicated, hardworking people to support adults with disabilities in their home & community for our Port Townsend branch. Training is provided as well as benefits, a competitive wage & many corporate perks available. For more information & immediate assistance on how to apply please call 360-379-5718 or email jessica.somarriba@rescare.com. We would be more than happy to help! EOE M/F/D/V. CAREGIVER POSITION now available at San Juan Villa Memory Care. We are offering a variety of shifts: part or full time. We encourage applicants with experience but will also provide Home Care Aide training to qualifying candidates. If you have a love & compassion for our elders, have high standards, & are willing to learn, please call us or come in for an application & interview. 360-344-3114. 112 Castellano Way in Port Townsend, WA. CARPENTERS, PAINTERS, LABORERS. Solution Building Inc. is accepting resumes for these positions. Immediate openings. 360-301-4191. Email resume to robsolution@olympus.net CHIMACUM SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for: Kindergarten Teacher, High School English/ Spanish Teacher, Chimacum School District is accepting applications for certificated substitute teachers & classified paraeducators to work in classrooms & provide playground, lunch supervision. Job postings & application materials are available on our website: www. csd49.org  or at 91 West Valley Rd, Chimacum. 360-302-5890, Ext 0. EOE. CLIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST Part time – Seasonal. Provide direct service, process applications & calculate benefits for energy assistance program. Experience in social services field preferred. Application & details available at olycap.org or 823 Commerce Loop, Port Townsend. EOE. CONCERNED CITIZENS is seeking applicants for Supervised Visitation Manager/Office Support position. Must have good organizational skills, be able to manage multiple schedules, be fair but firm, ability to stay calm under pressure & meet deadlines. Must be able to use Word & Excel programs, have good telephone manners, minimum qualifications: high school diploma & four years paid experience supervising staff in programs for children. Please call for a complete list of other possible qualifications. Janie or Sheila, 360-379-1315. COOK: San Juan Villa is offering a full time cook position in our dementia community here in Port Townsend. The right candidate would be committed to our elderly population providing delicious, nutritious, & attractive meals. If interested please call us at 360-3443114 or come in for an application & interview at 112 Castellano Way. DENTAL ASSISTANT & HYGIENIST. High tech, pleasant dental office needs hygienist & dental assistant 2 days a week. Fax resume to 360-385-0899 or mail to P.O. Box 870, Port Hadlock, WA, 98339. HAIRDRESSER WANTED. Full or part-time. Lease or commission. The Hair Studio. 360-385-4240.

DIETARY AIDE: San Juan Villa Memory Care in Port Townsend has an opening for full-time Dietary Staff. If you possess the compassion, desire, & maturity to work in a dementia community, this could be the right job for you. We provide background checks & training for all of our employees. If you are interested, please call 360-344-3114 or come in for an application & interview at 112 Castellano Way. DISCOVERY PHYSICAL THERAPY located near beautiful Port Townsend, WA, seeks Physical Therapy Assistant & Physical Therapist to join our inspired & dynamic team offering individualized one on one treatment approach to a diverse patient population. Specialties include Women’s/Pelvic Health, Pilates, Sports, Orthopedic & Wellness Classes. Specialty mentoring offered. Discovery PT has opportunities for new grads & established PT/PTA’s. Full time & part time options. Strong desire for professional development & excellence is a must. Looking for a team player with a compassionate heart for patient care. Interest in women’s health & wellness. Email resume & cover letter to discoverypt@me.com. ELECTRICIAN needed to join the team at Frederickson Electric. Applicants must have 01 or 02 certification. Must be devoted to excellent customer care. Full-time position with competitive wages & benefit package. 360-385-1395. ENGINEER III. Jefferson County, WA Public Works Dept. seeks Engineer III with strong project management experience to work on capital improvement projects including roads, trails, bridges & stormwater facilities. Duties may include plan/specification preparation, legal research, use of engineering design software, consultant management & construction management/inspection. Knowledge of federal, state & county policies & regulations, & experience with Federal Highways funded projects is highly desirable. Registration as a Professional Engineer in WA State also desired. Qualifications/ Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with 4 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent combination of education & experience. Salary: $5,034/Month; Generous Benefits. Complete job description & application available by phone at 360-385-9100; at the Board of County Commissioner’s Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, PO Box 1220, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA, 98368; or, at www.co.jefferson. wa.us. Application, resume & letter of interest must be postmarked/received by 4:30 pm, Fri., Oct. 9, 2015. EOE. EXPERIENCED LINE COOK NEEDED. Busy restaurant with expanding hours looking for experienced line cook with a passion for working with beautiful, locally sourced food & a strong work ethic. Apply in person with resume at 1019 Water St. or email quenchh20front@gmail.com. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR: Jeff County Pub Health, 35 hrs/wk, union position. Range $18.67 - $19.61, full benefits. Duties include: Preparing grant invoices & reports in conjunction w/fed & state requirements; budget projections, analysis & compiling, monitoring & presenting fiscal data. Adv. Excel skills required. App & job description at Jeff County website: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/Default. htm or the Courthouse-BOCC Office, 1820 Jefferson St., PO Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA, 98368. Must be received or postmarked by 5 pm, September 28, 2015. ADA/EO. FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY is now accepting resumes for employment opportunities in our title & escrow departments. This position requires excellent customer service skills, very strong typing & computer proficiency, & a high degree of dependability with the ability to accurately follow detailed instructions. Drop off your current resume in person at 2424 S. Park Avenue, Port Townsend. FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT (Port Townsend, WA). Healthcare practice located in Port Townsend seeking Front Office Assistant for 8-10 hrs/week. Filing/Phones/Computer Skills. $10-12/ hr. Email resumes to jdiottavio@ ahaanet.com

FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED COOK needed for Seaport Landing Retirement & Assisted Living Community. Ideal candidate will have minimum 1 year experience in restaurant or commercial cooking experience for large numbers. Must have HS diploma or equivalent & pass pre employment drug test & criminal records check. Apply direct: 1201 Hancock Street, Port Townsend, WA. GENERAL FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE seeking full-time Office Manager. Must be professional with excellent verbal & written communication skills, multi-tasker, self-starter, & organized. Responsible for all account receivable billing/collections, dental/ medical insurance billing, treatment planning, HR & management experience necessary. Salary competitive DOE. Mail resume to: H. Clark Sturdivant, DDS 608 Polk Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. HANAZONO ASIAN NOODLE IS HIRING a line cook & dishwasher. Please email resume to hanazonokaori@olympus.net or bring to 225 Taylor Street.

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FOUND: Box of trout flies. Brinnon area. Describe what you lost. If it matches what I found, I’ll see them safely home. 360-731-8674. CLASSIFIED FEATURE AD OF THE WEEK! Just one of hundreds of intriguing classified ads in The Leader! HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES Life Care Center of Port Townsend. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT. Full-time positions available for Washington-certified nursing assistants. COOK. Full-time position available. Culinary/food services experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Long-term care experience preferred. We offer great pay & benefits in a team-oriented environment. Heather Jeffers, 360-385-3555, or Fax 360-385-7409. 751 Kearney St., Port Townsend, WA, 98368 Heather_ Jeffers@LCCA.com LifeCareCareers. com EOE/M/F/V/D. 63206

HELP WANTED VETERINARY ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST JEFFERSON COUNTY. WILL TRAIN. Starting as a part time training position (20 hr +) leading to a full time position first of November. Must be able to lift 60 pounds. E-mail resume to ptveterinarian@gmail.com HIRING A LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST two to four days a week. Salary negotiable. OP Clinical setting in Port Townsend. Email resume & introductory letter to ora@q.com HJ CARROLL PARK Caretakers Wanted. Jefferson County Parks & Recreation is seeking two active (semi) retired people looking for an opportunity to be a part of the community & assist with park maintenance & supervision at HJ Carroll Park. The park is located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula near Port Townsend, Washington. In exchange we provide a large, private RV site with full hook-ups, enclosed yard & fence, easy access private gated entry (we pay for all utilities including electric, garbage, propane, septic & water). HJ Carroll Park is a safe, quiet, & beautiful park. First review of applications is October 10, 2015. Estimated start date is November 1, 2015. For more information, please call Matt Tyler at 360-3859129 or see www.countyrec.com. HOME CARE SUPERVISOR PT. Supervisor & care giving experience. Computer/data skills, organized, meets deadlines. In home Sup visits, investigates accidents, maintains care plans & relationships with referring agencies. Call 360-379-6659. Fax resume 360379-5620. HOUSEKEEPER: Part-time position available at San Juan Villa Memory Care in Port Townsend. Our dementia community features a homelike atmosphere where we can help our residents have the best possible quality of life. Call 360-344-3114 or come in for an application at 112 Castellano Way. JANITOR Part-time, 21 hours a week. Responsible for maintaining a clean & sanitary facility in all areas. Tasks include vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning, stocking soap & paper supplies, etc. Time split between job sites in Chimacum & Port Townsend. Qualifications: High school diploma/GED, janitorial experience preferred. Application at OlyCAP, 823 Commerce Loop, Port Townsend, 360-385-2571, or olycap. org. EOE. JEFFERSON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE is accepting Recording Clerk applications. Position is 35 hours/week starting at 8:30 am through 4:30 pm with a one hour lunch. Persons in this position plan, coordinate, & carry out all phases of the Recording processes within the County Auditor’s Office; assure compliance with all applicable sections of the WAC & RCW; have significant public contact requiring effective communication & service to customers. Union position with Full Benefits starting at $14.96/hr. (Grade 21, Step 1). Application & job description are available at the Jefferson County Commissioner’s Office, Jefferson County Courthouse, PO Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA, 98368, by calling 360-385-9100 or at www.co.jefferson.wa.us. Application, resume & letter of interest must be received by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 25, 2015. EOE. JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST 1: UFCW 22 hrs, with a starting wage of $20.11/hr, full benefits. Has skills & expertise for conducting public health inspections & evaluations. Conducts Pollution Identification & correction activities to abate public health & environmental impacts. Educates & engages the community & businesses on environmental health & water quality issues. Degree in Public or Environmental Health, engineering, or related science. Prior exp. with water quality outreach a plus. Application & job description at Jefferson County BOCC office, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, WA or request at jeffbocc@ co.jefferson.wa.us. Must be received or posted by 5 pm, Monday, 09/28/15. ADA/EO.

KITSAP CREDIT UNION HAS AN EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT OUR PORT HADLOCK BRANCH. We have a full-time Financial Services Representative III (Teller, New Accounts, Lending) position available. For a complete job description & qualifications & to apply online, please view the job posting at: www.kitsapcu.org, go to the Careers tab at the top. If you would like to represent a dynamic organization committed to providing excellence in member service & community support, Kitsap Credit Union is the place for you! (Kitsap Credit Union is an Affirmative Action Employer & an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans & individuals with disabilities.) LIBRARY ASSISTANT, City of Port Townsend Public Library. 30 hrs/week, pro-rated benefits. Variable schedule, some evening & weekend hours. Under general supervision, perform wide range of circulation & customer service related functions. Requires HS diploma or GED, prefer 1 year experience in library or other service-oriented environment. Starting salary range $13.19$13.96/hr (under review). Must pass criminal background investigation. Submit City of Port Townsend employment application, letter of interest & resume to Kelly McLaughlin, 250 Madison Street, #2, Port Townsend, WA, 98368 or e-mail to KMcLaughlin@cityofpt.us with header ASSISTANT. Complete job description & City application form available on line at the City’s website: http://www.cityofpt.us/Employment.htm or at City Hall, 250 Madison Street, second floor. Application review begins Sept. 25, 2015. EOE/ADA, smoke free workplace. NEED HOUSECLEANER/ ASSISTANT. Must be experienced & VERY reliable; take initiative; ability to perform multiple tasks including total house care, occasional errands, dog walking, organizing. Computer skills a plus. References required. 360-3799128, after 10am. NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER is seeking a 12 hr/week Assistant Registrar/Facility Rental Associate. This position is responsible for assisting with registration, facility rentals & working the front desk of the Northwest Maritime Center. Full job description can be found at http://nwmaritime.org/assistant-registrar-facility-rental-position/. Please send resume & cover letter to catherine@nwmaritime.org. NWMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position closes when filled. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for full time Property Manager. Seeking motivated, personable individual with program management experience to join the Peninsula Housing Authority team. 5 years of related experience required. Full benefits, wage starts at $36,000. For an application & job description visit www.peninsulapha.org. Applications required for consideration. PERMANENT PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ customer service sought for the Port Townsend office of the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. Job responsibilities include customer service, data entry, & office support. For job specifics, required qualifications, & to apply, visit www.careers.wa.gov. Job #: 09122-15. QUILCENE SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for Director, Food & Nutrition Services. 20 hours per week. Job posting & description is on the QSD website. Call the District at 360-765-2956 or download an application at www.quilcene.wednet.edu Equal Opportunity Employer.

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TEMPORARY CLERK HIRE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT THIS POSITION PERFORMS ESSENTIAL DUTIES associated with case management for Superior Court. Duties include front counter, extensive computer use & courtroom clerking, DOE. Requirements: Paralegal degree or equivalent work experience. Expertise in customer service & computer use is required, as is the ability to work productively despite constant interruption. Preference given to applicants with the proven ability to work harmoniously & effectively in a team office. Non-union position, $14.00 with no benefits. 40 hrs/wk, with some flexibility possible for the right candidate. Please submit an application, resume & letter of interest to the BOCC, Jefferson County Courthouse, PO Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Applications available online at www.co.jefferson.wa.us or at the Courthouse. Position open until filled. ADA/EOE. VICTORIA PLACE an assisted living facility in Port Townsend has an opening for a CNA/ Caregiver. Full or part-time. Evening or NOC shift. Experience preferred but, we will train the right candidate. Victoria Place offers a competitive wage, Medical, Dental, paid vacation, 401K & paid training. Must be a TEAM Player who lives our core values of Compassion, Humility, Integrity, Excellence & Fun. Please apply online at enlivant.com in the Careers section or in person at 491 Discovery Rd., Port Townsend. Pay DOE. VICTORIA PLACE an Assisted Living Facility in Port Townsend is seeking a Part Time Housekeeper. Must be a team player, experience with seniors a plus. Must be able to perform any combination of light cleaning duties to include, resident rooms, bathrooms, laundry, vacuuming. Please apply on line at Enlivant.com in the careers section or in person at 491 Discovery Rd., Port Townsend. Pay DOE. WANTED: MANRESA CASTLE FRONT DESK CLERK. Nights & weekends. Hotel or retail experience preferred. Background check required. Apply in person, corner of 7th & Sheridan, Monday thru Friday, 9-3. 360-385-5750. WAREHOUSE HELPER. Picking & packing orders, ability to lift 50 lbs. Self motivated. Apply in person, Vintage Hardware, 2000 W. Sims Way, Port Townsend.

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YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARY ASSOCIATE: City of Port Townsend Public Library. Assists Youth Services Librarian with early literacy, special programming & outreach & performs other basic library functions. Requires BA or BS degree from accredited university or equivalent 4 years of academic training & one year work experience related to position. Additional experience may substitute for education. Preferred: 2 years of public library or early childhood experience. Complete job description, position announcement & application at hhtp://www.cityofpt.us/employment. htm or call 360-379-5047. Full time, some evenings & weekends. $16 $18/hr DOQ (salary under review), full benefits package. To apply, submit completed City of Port Townsend job application, resume & cover letter describing experience, accomplishments & library youth services philosophy to: Human Resources, 250 Madison St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 or with header ASSOCIATE. Application review begins October 19, 2015. Later applications might not be considered. Open until filled. EOE/ADA, smoke free workplace.

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ABSOLUTE GARDENING FALL OR YEAR-ROUND MAINTENANCE, weeding, mulching, planting & pruning. Experienced. Local references. 360-302-0983. BRUSH CLEARING & hauling, cleanup, dump runs, yardwork, lawn mowing & odd jobs. 360-732-0967. J & M CLEANING SERVICE. Fast & thorough. With references. 360-3796525.

WE ARE JUNGLE LOVERS AND WE LIKE HARD WORK. Messy weed-filled yards, lots, hillsides, gardens. More overgrown, the better! Trees freed from English ivy. We shape, sculpt, clear, maintain. Alan, 360-379-5249.

Services AFFORDABLE LAWN CARE & GARDENING, mowing, edging, thatching, fertilizing, pruning, hedging, weeding, all yard work & hauling. Experienced. 360-774-3525. ALL LANDSCAPING SERVICES. From scheduled year-round commercial contract landscape maintenance to one-time projects. Pruning, weeding, hauling, mulch, large/small lawn mowing. SoundScape. #SOUND**916KE; 360-774-1421 or www.soundscape.biz ANTIQUE, VINTAGE & MODERN CLOCK REPAIRS. Bring your special heirlooms back to life. We make house calls. Reasonable rates. Clockwork; Wayne, 360-301-1911. ATTENTION CONTRACTORS/ HOME BUILDERS. Local paint Contractor with crew. Specializes in Custom Homes. Mill packages, lacquers & fine spray finishes. New Construction. Interior/ Exterior. Full paint restoration on old Victorians. Roof cleaning & restorations; Deck cleaning & refinishing. Experienced with excellent references. Call for info & quotation, 360-301-0578. Paint Paramedics. Lic.# Paintp*961LJ. BISHOP PROPANE SERVICES. Huge savings on hourly rates. Compare! Offering residential & commercial propane services for over 20 years. Installation, repair, service, gas piping, conversions & certified systems checks. Ron Bishop, 360-774-1995, Lic.# BISHOPS861LW. BUILDING REPAIRS. Large & small home repairs & improvements done on hourly rate or estimate; reasonable with lots of local experience; licensed, bonded & insured; Jeff, 360-643-3283. #JEFFGGC881BU. CLEAN GUTTERS improve the appearance & prolong the life of your home. Call Olympic Gutter Cleaning & Moss Treatment; 360-301-9980; licensed & insured.

Pleasant Harbor Marina Resort is growing, and we want you on our team. We are now looking for an Activity Director to execute and grow our various activity programs at the resort. Working within a team environment, you will be involved in the marketing, promotion, development and execution of many activities. You bring skills in Team Building and Leadership Training, and are comfortable leading a small to mid-size group of participants. Your personality is engaging and entertaining, and you are comfortable mixing with people. As many of our activities happen on or near the water, you have (or are willing to obtain) water safety training. With Pleasant Harbor Marina Resort in only its early stages of development, you are excited to prove out your capabilities, and help the team grow one of the greatest attractions in Washington State. Reporting on successes and challenges will be critical in our development, so computer and critical thinking skills will be important. Pleasant Harbor Marina Resort is part of the Statesman Group of Companies and Statesman Resorts. If this may be you, please forward your resume to:

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CLEAR VIEW BLINDS & SHADES. Quality service. On-site repairs for blinds & shades. Re-Stringing. Locally owned. Free estimates. Licensed, bonded, insured. 360-981-8333 for all your window covering needs. Lic# CC CLEARVB860JT.

QUALITY LANDSCAPES. Lawn care; mowing; pruning, maintenance & renovation; weeds, bugs & blights spray service; irrigation; hydro seeding; & garden coaching. 360-385-6663. qualitylandscapes@cablespeed.com contr#QUALIL*123DG.

CLEAR VIEW TREE SERVICE. Call Josh today for your free estimate. Specializing in tree & brush removal, view & land clearning, chipping & dangerous tree removal. Bonded & insured. Lic.# CLEARTS860l3. 360-774-3156 or josh19986@hotmail.com

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CLOCK REPAIR. Mantel, wall, cuckoo or Grandfather clocks repaired quickly at reasonable prices. Clock may be wind-up, electric or battery operated. For pickup & delivery or house calls, call Father Time at 360-437-5060 or on the web at www.fathertimenw.com

SOFTWARE COACH. Tips & tricks to get the most out of your software. Documents, spreadsheets, databases, pivot tables, macros, graphics. 25 years teaching experience. Cell 253-414-8669.

DECKS, PATIOS & PORCHES. Eagle Creek Builders specialize in deck & patio design & construction. Over 25 years’ experience. Cedar, Composite & Tiger wood. Call for FREE quote, 360461-5663. Lic.# CCEAGLECB853BO.

STEWART EXCAVATING, clearing, grading, foundation cuts, road building, concrete & asphalt prep., Licensed septic installation. 36 years’ experience. Free estimates. WCLA certified #08022, licensed & bonded. stewartexcavating.com, 360-385-2220. Stewae*934OM.

HANDYMAN SERVICES: no job too small. Call Warren, 360-385-1619. HANDYMAN SERVICES. Roofing repairs are our specialty. Carpentry. Flooring. Plumbing. All your household needs. Ross Holloway, Quality Home Services, Inc. 360-979-6498. Lic# QUALIHS851DT. HANDYMAN WITH 1 TON TRUCK Move • Remove Haul In • Haul Out Chain Saw • Dirt • Gravel Clean Up • Odd Jobs Inside • Outside DEMOLITION What are your needs? 360-385-0515

HORSEBACK RIDING INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS & ADULTS ON YOUR HORSE OR MINE. Quality school horses available with lease options. Weekly lessons, camps, pony club & 4H opportunities! Certified Instructor with a lifetime of expertise, all weather riding arena, Port Townsend. 360-286-9256. JDG CONSTRUCTION. All phases of construction; remodels, improvements, repairs. Large or small. Reasonable & reliable. Local references. 34 years in business. Licensed, bonded & insured. CONT LIC#JDGCO1.044BJ. 360-3853287. www.jdgconstructionpt.com JUNK REMOVAL. De-clutter this summer. STUFFAWAY helps you get rid of what you DON’T want, so you have more space, time & energy for what you DO want. Locally owned & operated since 2003. Cell 360-3021227. KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO. Exceptional Designs for Pacific Northwest Living. Contractors & homeowners welcome! 1210 W. Sims Way in PT. Mon.-Fri., 9-5; Sat. by appointment. 360-385-3443. Lic.#GLITTL1886KZ, www.kitchen-bathstudio.com MARCELA CLEANING, Eco-friendly cleaning & organizing services. 360797-5279, marcelaecocleaning@gmail. com PHILLIPS PAINTING. Interior/exterior & pressure washing. Call for free estimate. 360-732-0069 or 206-842-0684. PHILLP*066KD. PLUMBER, CARPENTER, CONSULTING. Kitchens, bathrooms, additions & decks. Appliances installation. Backhoe service. Serving Port Townsend & the Peninsula for over 30 years. Dave Johnson Construction, 360-385-9028. DAVEJC*0440Q. PORT TOWNSEND’S SIDE SEWER SPECIALIST. Call us today for a free phone consult of your side sewer problems or schedule an inspection of your sewer line with our sewer camera. 360385-4415. License #: MOVINEL882PH. PRESSURE WASHING Our Specialty! Make it look new again! Driveways, sidewalks, patios & more. Residential & Commercial. State-of-the-art equipment. Environmentally conscious cleaning. EcoClean, 360-531-4821. Free Estimates! PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING by Jacob & Daniel LLC. Interiors, exteriors, roof cleaning, moss removal & prevention, gutter cleaning & pressure washing. No job too small, or too tall. Free estimates, references, experienced. Call 360-301-9252; 360-3169622. UBI#603-510-859. PT COMPUTERS. Your local full-service computer store & service center, fast accurate tech help for your PCs, Macs & more. 1200 W. Sims Way, Port Townsend. 360-379-0605.

SUNSHINE PROPANE, your most experienced & reliable, FULL SERVICE PROPANE COMPANY on the Olympic Peninsula. Call Sunshine Propane, 360-385-5797 or 360-683-4010.

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Health & Wellness CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, Reiki, Chakra Balancing & Intuitive Health. Restore balance & find relief for all your body’s needs –– physical, mental, emotional & spiritual. Call Trudy Roush at Earth & Sky Healing, 360-385-0797 or visit, trudyroush.weebly.com KWA HOME CARE. Opportunities available with paid training, flexible schedule & competitive starting wage. KWA Home Care provides household & personal care services to the elderly & disabled throughout the Puget Sound region. Contact KWA Home Care for more information about services or employment in Port Townsend & Jefferson County. 1-888-508-2780 or visit us at KWACares.org MASSAGE. Kelly Barlow will help you achieve well-being with experienced, insightful bodywork. Call for an appointment. Experience the difference between being relaxed & being restored. 360-385-0393. labelladayspa.net UPTOWN PHYSICAL THERAPY in Port Townsend offers thorough evaluations & personalized treatment plans. Accepting most insurance plans. Call for your appointment today, 360-3851035. www.uptowntherapy.com PT MASSAGE & WELLNESS. Offers relaxation & deep-tissue massages, plus Ashiatsu, a gravity-assisted, barefoot-bar deep tissue massage. Online booking & gift certificates available. www.porttownsendmassage.com or 360-643-0962. Meg Olson, LMP. #MA60291677.

Phased SEPA review to initially address: Construction of a 17,000 (+/-) sq. ft. food production facility (cheese-making) with on-site parking, delivery and milk-storage areas, and on-site stormwater facilities. A detached 840 sq. ft. waste treatment building would also be built. Development of two adjoining rights-of-way (7th and 9th Streets) needed to fully serve the subject properties is included within the scope of this environmental review File Reference: LUP15-012 Proponent: Cheesy Ventures 338 Sherman Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Agent: Harold Anderson P.E. 1630 Walnut Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Location/Legal Description: The property is presently located 150’ west of an unopened portion of the Howard Street right-of-way and between unopened 7th Street and 9th Street. Upon completion of the City’s Howard Street realignment project, the site will lie immediately to the west of this right-of-way. Current parcel #’s for the site are 997-800501 & 997-800-602. The current legal descriptions are the East 1/2 of Block 5, together with the east 1/2 of vacated Shasta Street within the Plat of Swan Park Addition. Also, the West 1/2 of Block 6, together with the west 1/2 of vacated Shasta Street within the Plat of Swan Park Addition. Each parcel is approximately 56,000 sq. ft. in size for a total area (both lots) of approximately 112,000 sq. ft. Lead Agency: City of Port Townsend, Development Services Department Pursuant to WAC 197-11-060(5) (b), a proposal may be phased so that SEPA compliance can be done for each phase. Conducting phased SEPA review for this project allows the City’s Responsible Official, interested agencies and the public to focus on those issues ready for a decision and exclude those that are not. When a specific proposal for the applicant’s adjoining private lands (e.g. those lying north of the proposed food production facility) has been selected, additional SEPA review will be required for any nonexempt actions. The lead agency for this proposal has determined that, subject to appropriate mitigation measures, it will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information in file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. This MDNS is issued under 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Comments or a written statement appealing the threshold determination must be filed with the Development Services Department by 4:00 p.m., October 8, 2015. Responsible Official and Contact: John McDonagh, Senior Planner Development Services Department 250 Madison Street, Ste. 3 Pt. Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 344-3070 145862 9/23

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www.co.jefferson.wa.us NOTICE OF ELECTION JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of Jefferson County, State of Washington that on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, a General Election will be conducted entirely by mail. All issues on the ballot are listed below. All eligible voters living in Jefferson County will receive a ballot. Ballots for this election will be mailed to all qualified voters on October 14, 2015. The online voter guide is available at www.myvote.wa.gov For a list of the people and organizations that donated to state and local candidates and ballot measure campaigns, visit www. pdc.wa.gov. All offices in this election are Nonpartisan. Regular office terms apply unless otherwise noted next to position. Jurisdictions / Offices in this election: Statewide Initiatives to the People • Initiative Measure No. 1366 Concerns state taxes and fees. • Initiative Measure No. 1401 Concerns trafficking of animal species threatened with extinction. Advisory Votes • Advisory Vote No. 10 Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1449 • Advisory Vote No. 11 Second Substitute Senate Bill 5052 • Advisory Vote No. 12 Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5987 • Advisory Vote No. 13 Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6138

Countywide Port of Port Townsend • Commissioner District No. 1

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 • C 9 • In person: Jefferson County Auditor’s Office (1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend); or,

District Specific Public Hospital District No. 2 • Commissioner Position No. 2 • Commissioner Position No. 4 City of Port Townsend • Council Member Position No. 3 • Council Member Position No. 4 • Council Member Position No. 6 • Council Member Position No. 7 Queets / Clearwater School District No. 20 • Proposition No. 1 Replacement Levy • Director At Large Position No. 3 • Director At Large Position No. 4 Brinnon School District No. 46 • Director At Large Position No. 2 • Director At Large Position No. 3 • Director At Large Position No. 4

• By Email: elections@co.jefferson.wa.us How to return your ballot: • By Mail: First Class Postage is required on all ballots returned by mail. If you are mailing your ballot on Election Day, be sure to check the postmark cutoff time at your Post Office. Ask your post office if they postmark it there or send it to their processing location for the postmark, possibly resulting in a next day postmark. Ballots bearing a postmark after Election Day, November 3, 2015, will be considered late, and cannot be counted. • Ballot Drop Box: Two Ballot Drop Boxes are available 20 days before an election and open 24 hours a day. On Election Day, ballots will be accepted in the drop boxes until 8:00 p.m. They are located at:

Quilcene School District No. 48 • Director District No. 1 • Director District No. 3 • Director At Large Position No. 4

• Jefferson County Courthouse: 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend back parking lot.

Chimacum School District No. 49 • Director District No. 3 • Director District No. 4

• Jefferson County Library: 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock next to book drop in parking area.

Port Townsend School District No. 50 • Director District No. 3 • Director District No. 4 • Director District No. 5

• In-Person: Auditor’s Office on the 1st Floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend. Regular office hours Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with Election Day hours 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sequim School District No. 323 • Proposition No. 1 General Obligation Bonds • Director District No. 1 • Director District No. 3 • Director At Large Position No. 5 Quillayute Valley School District No. 402 • Director District No. 1 • Director District No. 3 • Director District No. 5 East Jefferson Fire Rescue District No. 1 • Commissioner Position No. 2 Quilcene Fire District No. 2 • Commissioner Position No. 2 Port Ludlow Fire District No. 3 • Commissioner Position No. 3 Brinnon Fire District No. 4 • Commissioner Position No. 2 Discovery Bay Fire District No. 5 • Commissioner Position No. 2 Clallam-Jefferson Fire Protection District No. 1 • Proposition No. 1 - Levy • Commissioner Position No. 4, 4-year unexpired term • Commissioner Position No. 5 Clallam-Jefferson Fire Protection District No. 3 • Commissioner Position No. 1, 6-year short and full term Brinnon Water District No. 2 • Commissioner Position No. 3 Brinnon Cemetery District No. 1 • Commissioner Position No. 1, 2-year unexpired term • Commissioner Position No. 3 Quilcene Cemetery District No. 2 • Commissioner Position No. 1, 6-year short and full term • Commissioner Position No. 3, 4-year unexpired term Gardiner Cemetery District No. 3 • Commissioner Position No. 2 • Commissioner Position No. 3, 2-year unexpired term Coyle-Thorndyke Park and Recreation District No. 1 • Commissioner Position No. 1 • Commissioner Position No. 4 • Commissioner Position No. 5 Brinnon Park and Recreation District No. 2 • Commissioner Position No. 4 • Commissioner Position No. 5, 2-year unexpired term Voter Registration Information & Deadlines for this Election: Oct. 5, 2015 Twenty-nine days before the election - Last day for mail-in or online new registrations and voter updates within and between Washington counties. Oct. 26, 2015 Eight days before the election - Last day for in-person registration at the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office (1820 Jefferson St, Port Townsend) for those voters not already registered in the State of Washington. Voter registration forms are available at the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office as well as various locations throughout the county (schools, libraries, community centers, etc). You may also register to vote and change your name and address at all driver licensing locations or online at www.myvote.wa.gov. A registered voter who misses the deadline to transfer his or her residential address may vote according to his or her previous registration address. Registration applications and updates submitted after the deadline will take effect for the next election. Voting Center The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office, located on the first floor of the County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, is a voting center for the complete voting period of October 14 - November 3, 2015. Regular office hours M - F 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. with Election Day hours of 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Any voter who does not receive their ballot, or needs a replacement ballot, may request one: • Online: www.myvote.wa.gov, (enter your name as you are registered, and your date of birth); • By phone: Jefferson County Auditor’s Office: 360-385-9119;

In order for a ballot to be counted, the voter must sign the Voter’s Declaration on the return envelope. The Declaration on the return envelope may only be signed by the registered voter whose ballot is inside. If you are unable to sign, you may make a mark on the signature line in the presence of two witnesses. The two witnesses need to sign in the space provided on the declaration envelope. A power of attorney or signature stamp are NOT permitted. Notice of Accessibility An Accessible Voting Unit (AVU), also known as AutoMARK, is available at the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays, October 14, 2015 thru Election Day, November 3, 2015, with Election Day hours from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The AVU is a tool - an “electronic pen” equipped with audio and visual technology - to assist voters who have a difficult time seeing and/or marking a ballot with a regular pen. It allows voters to vote a secret ballot independently. The side entrance to the County Courthouse, located on Cass St., is ADA accessible. For information regarding assistance with voter registration, voting, election information or accessibility issues, please contact the Election Department at (360) 385-9117. Logic & Accuracy Test: October 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., in accordance with RCW 29A.12.130, the Jefferson County Election Department will conduct an official Logic and Accuracy test on our ballot tabulation system. This test will verify that the system will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates and on all measures appearing on the ballot. Representatives from each major political party, candidates, the press and the public are invited to observe this test. Ballot Processing Schedule: Oct. 19 through Nov. 24, 2015: Ballot processing activities will be held in the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office on the 1st Floor of the County Courthouse. Unless otherwise noted, activities will be performed between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 2015: Begin Final Processing of Ballots Nov. 3, 2015 - 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Final Processing of Ballots Election Results: Nov. 3, 2015 - 8:00 p.m.: First Tabulation of Ballots Nov. 6, 2015 - 2:00 p.m.: Additional Ballots Counted (date / time subject to change depending on volume) Nov. 12, 2015 - 2:00 p.m.: Additional Ballots Counted (date / time subject to change depending on volume) Nov. 24, 2015: Final Certified Results after Canvassing Board Meeting Notice of Canvassing Board Meetings: The Jefferson County Canvassing Board, or their appointed designees, will hold open public meetings on: Nov. 23, 2015 - 12:30 p.m.: Preliminary Canvassing Board Meeting to review any ballots referred to them. Nov. 24, 2015 - 10:00 a.m.: Final Canvassing Board Meeting to Certify Election. Each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed. Dated at Port Townsend, Washington, this 23rd day of September 2015. Rose Ann Carroll Jefferson County Auditor 145698 9/23

P.U.D. Notices JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT #1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUD #1 of Jefferson County draft budget for 2016 is on file at the PUD for review and comment. The PUD will hold a budget and rate hearing at 5 pm on the 5th of October 2015 at the PUD’s office at 230 Chimacum Road in Port Hadlock. The PUD’s regular meeting will follow immediately after. Persons with disabilities

who require accommodations or alternative means for communication of program information should contact Annette Johnson 385-8351 at least eight (8) days in advance of this meeting. The draft budget can be viewed on the PUD’s website www. jeffpud.org. 145695 9/23-9/30

Legal Notices IRS PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Under the authority in Internal Revenue Code section 6335 of the Internal Revenue Code, the property described below will be sold at public sale. The United States seized this property under provisions of Section 6331.The sale will be held by public auction. Date of Sale: October 22nd, 2015 Time of Sale: 11:00am, registration begins at 10:00am Location: Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson ST, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Property Offered: 485 29th St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 Minimum Bid: $15,891.00 Property may be viewed at: Drive by only. Under the authority in IRC Section 6331, the property described below has been seized for non payment of taxes due from Joel D Williams. Property will be sold at public auction as provided in IRC Section 6335 and related regulations. Only the right, title and interest of Joel D Williams in and to the property will be offered for sale. Terms of Payment: Deferred: 20% due at time of acceptance of highest bid. Remaining balance due NLT 11/12/2015 Payments must be made by cash, cashier’s check or money order made payable to the US Treasury. For more information go to www. irsauctions.gov or contact Gary Chambers (360)536-6602 145797 9/23 PENINSULA HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT-BASED SECTION 8 OWNER SELECTION The Peninsula Housing Authority (PHA) has selected Olympic Community Action Programs to receive four (4) Project Based Section 8 vouchers for the Northwest Passage Apartments located in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, WA. Documents that identify the basis for selection will be available for review for one month after the first publication date of this notice at the PHA offices, 2603 S. Francis Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 during normal business hours. The cost for reproduction of allowable documents will be $.15 per page. 145870 9/23-9/30

Trustee’s Sales NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.: 7081.24560 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Matrix Financial Services Corporation Grantee: Christopher J. Thompson and Sherice M. Thompson, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 533495 Tax Parcel ID No.: 998300025/43262 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 25 TAMARACK VILLAGE Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http:// www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=sea rch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-6064819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/ what-clear. I. On October 2, 2015, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street in the City of Port Townsend, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of JEFFERSON, State of Washington: Lot 25 of Tamarack Village, as per plat recorded in Volume 6 of Plats, Page 66, official records of Jefferson County, Washington. Situate in the County of Jefferson, State of Washington. Commonly known as: 154 Evergreen Lane Port Hadlock, WA 98339-9546 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated

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04/21/08, recorded on 04/28/08, under Auditor’s File No. 533495, records of JEFFERSON County, Washington, from Christopher J. Thompson and Sherice M. Thompson, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Joan H. Anderson, EVP on behalf of Flagstar Bank, FSB, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Abacus Mortgage, Inc., a Washington Corporation, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for Abacus Mortgage, Inc., Beneficiary of the Security Instrument, its successors and assigns to Matrix Financial Services Corporation, under an Assignment/ Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 590585. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 06/01/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $14,517.54 Late Charges $528.00 Lender’s Fees & Costs $0.00 Total Arrearage $15,045.54 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $750.00 Title Report $682.34 Statutory Mailings $22.44 Recording Costs $29.00 Postings $80.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,563.78 Total Amount Due: $16,609.32 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $158,108.08, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 07/01/14, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 2, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 09/21/15 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 09/21/15 (11 days

before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 09/21/15 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Christopher J. Thompson 154 Evergreen Lane Port Hadlock, WA 98339-9546 Christopher J. Thompson 4825 173rd Place Northwest Stanwood, WA 98292 Sherice M. Thompson 154 Evergreen Lane Port Hadlock, WA 98339-9546 Sherice M. Thompson 4825 173rd Place Northwest Stanwood, WA 98292 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/23/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/23/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auctionTAGLINE may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are

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Notice to Creditors IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EUGENE BRANDON, Deceased No. 15 4 00070 1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: September 16, 2015 Personal Representative: Amy Brandon Attorney for the Personal Representative: Amanda Wilson Address for Mailing or Service: 1240 W. Sims Way #115 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Jefferson County Superior Court Cause No.: 15 4 00070 1 145496 9/16-9/30 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY Estate of EILEEN D. BARRON Deceased. NO. 15-4-00073-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person hav-

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY Non-Probate Estate of MARY T. NORWOOD LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2014, MARY T. NORWOOD TRUSTEE Deceased. NO. 15-4-00076-1 NON-PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE As Notice Agent, I have elected to give notice to the Decedents’ creditors. On the date of filing this Non-Probate Notice to Creditors with the Court: 1. I had no knowledge of any other person acting as Notice Agent, or the appointment of a Personal Representative for Decedents’ probate estate in the State of Washington. 2. According to the records of the Court that were then available, no cause number regarding Decedents have been issued to any other Notice Agent, and no Personal Representative of Decedents’ probate estate had been appointed. 3. Any person having a claim against Decedents must present the claim before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and in the manner provided in RCW 11.42.1070, which provides (a) by filing with the Court the original of the signed Creditors’s Claim, and (b) by serving upon or mailing by first class mail to me at the address provided below a copy of the signed Creditor’s Claim. 4. The Creditor’s Claim must be presented by the later to occur of (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice to you as provided in RCW 11.42.020(2)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. 5. If the Creditor’s Claim is not presented within the foregoing time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedents’ probate and non-probate assets. In accordance with RCW 9A.72.085, I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. DATED this 21st day of September, 2015, at Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington. Rita Beebe Notice Agent Address for Mailing or Service: c/o/ Harry Holloway III, Attorney at Law, 260 Kala Point Dr., Suite 102 Port Townsend, WA 98368 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE: September 23, 2015 145874 9/23-10/7 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF

ing a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: September 23, 2015 Renee E. Barron Personal Representative Harry Holloway III Attorney at Law WSBA 2536 260 Kala Point Dr., Suite 102 Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-385-1400 145864 9/23-10/7 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY Estate of ELINOR M. GIMBALDT Deceased. NO. 15-4-0071-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: September 23, 2015 Brian Peterson Personal Representative Harry Holloway III Attorney at Law WSBA 2536 260 Kala Point Drive, Suite 102 Port Townsend,LOGOTYPE WA 98368 360-385-1400 145855 9/23-10/7

THE ESTATE OF RONALD R. RYAN, Deceased. NO. 15-4-00720-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must. before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 16, 2015 ANDREW D. RYAN, Personal Representative TOLMAN KIRK CLUCAS By: JEFFREY L. TOLMAN WSBA #8001 Attorneys for Personal Representative ADDRESS FOR MAILING AND SERVICE: 18925 Front Street NE PO Box 851 Poulsbo, WA 98370 145504 9/16-9/30 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY IN PROBATE In re the Estate of ANITA JEAN CLARK, Deceased. Cause No. 15-4-05198-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time

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frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: September 16, 2015 Personal Representative: Donald Silas Clark Attorney for Personal Representative: Wendy S. Goffe WSBA #21815 Address for Mailing or Service: Stoel Rives, LLP 600 University Street, Suite 3600 Seattle, WA 98101-4109 Court of Probate Proceedings Cause No.: 15-4-05198-6 SEA 145528 9/16-9/30

Sheriff’s Sales SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT AS TRUSTEE OF ARLP SECURITIZATION TRUST SERIES 2014-2, Plaintiff, v. DEBRA S. HINTON; AND PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s). No. 14-2-00184-2 Judgement Rendered On: 07-06-15 Order of Sale Issued: 08-24-15 Date of Levy: September 8, 2015 Levy Number: 594055 TO: Debra S. Hinton; and persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the property described in the complaint herein. An Order of Sale has been issued by the Superior Court of Jefferson County directed to the undersigned Sheriff of Jefferson County, commanding the Sheriff to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. If developed, the property address is: 51 W. Egg & I Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 The legal description is: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Government Lot 1, Section 4, Township 28 North, Range 1 West,

W.M. in Jefferson County, Washington; EXCEPT the East 30 feet thereof for right-of-way of county road no. 22 and Egg & I Road on the North; ALSO EXCEPT those portions conveyed to Jefferson County by instrument recorded April 22, 1996 under recording no. 390422. Situate in the County of Jefferson, State of Washington. TAX PARCEL ID NO. 801-041-014 The sale date has been set. The sale of the above described-property is to take place: Time: 10:00 A.M. Date: November 13, 2015 Place: Jefferson County Court House Main Entrance 1820 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA, 98368 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $640,119.12 together with interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the sheriff at the address stated below. Given under my hand on the 8th day of September, 2015. David J. Stanko, Sheriff Jefferson County, Washington Kelli Greenspane, Chief Civil Deputy Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 79 Elkins Road Port Hadlock, WA, 98339 360-385-9393 145573 9/16-10/7

You, and each of you, are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after the 26th day of August, 2015, and defend the aboveentitled action in the above-entitled court and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for the plaintiff, at their office below stated; and, in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demands of the complaint in this action which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to quiet title in plaintiff to real estate in Jefferson County, Washington, described as: Lot 22, Block 5, Olympic Canal Addition No. 3, according to plat recorded in Vol. 4 of plats, pages 37 and 38, in Jefferson County, Washington. Subject to easements, covenants, conditions, and restrictions as recorded with and on the face of said plat, against the claim of the defendants and any one of them. Susan J. Allen, Attorneys for Plaintiffs WSBA: 4789 2000 Water, P.O. Box 576 Port Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 385-2229 144904 8/26-9/30

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Chamber to start ‘conversation’ in Ludlow Sept. 24, host City Council candidates Sept. 28

Port Ludlow Conversations get under way beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24 at Sound Community Bank, 9500 Oak Bay Road, Port Ludlow. A Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce members’ lunch meeting is scheduled

for noon-1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28 at the Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. The meeting includes a City Council forum, featuring candidates Robert Gray, Paul Rice, Amy Smith, Deborah Stinson and David Faber. Peninsula Credit Union sponsors the meeting.

Voting opens in Kitsap Bank’s Edg3 Fund small-business competition

Kitsap Bank is opening the voting period for its 2015 Edg3 Fund small-business competition, which includes businesses from Jefferson County. According to Kitsap Bank, the mission of Edg3 Fund is to recognize entrepreneurs dedicated to growing their community in three ways: economically, socially and environmentally. The bank received nearly 60 applications from entrepreneurs throughout western Washington in industries ranging from food/beverages and tourism to arts, education, socially responsible retail, technology, environmental and agriculture. Among the 16 compa-

nies chosen to compete in the public voting stage are the following from Jefferson County: Little Gray Farms Quilcene; Escargotiere, Moonlight Farm, Quilcene; and Propolis Brewing, Port Townsend. Also on the list is Aquor Water Systems, formerly of Port Townsend, now located in Seattle. Other businesses are in Port Angeles, Seattle and other areas of Washington. Those wishing to vote for their favorite company can go to kitsapbank.com/edg3-fundvoting through Sept. 30 to view background information and videos about the 16 semifinal companies, and learn how the $20,000 prize money would be a game changer for each of these businesses. Results of this vote help determine the top five finalists, which compete in a live competition on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside. There, the finalists present their pitches before a live audience and an independent panel of judges, with the winner receiving the $20,000.

Summons IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY JOYCE E. PRESKY, a single person Plaintiff, vs. GEORGE G HOOTEN and CHERYL S. HOOTEN, if deceased, the unknown heirs at law of GEORGE G. HOOTEN and CHERYL S. HOOTEN; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein; Defendants. No. 15 2 00161 1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The state of Washington to the said GEORGE G. HOOTEN and CHERYL S. HOOTEN, unknown heirs at law and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants:

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Stay safe on the water; safety workshop set Oct. 3 in PT A one-day, all-inclusive marine weather workshop, taught by marine weather experts, aims to prepare boaters for safety on Northwest waters, whichever way the wind may blow. The workshop takes place 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 3 at the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC), 431 Water St. Cosponsored by Washington Sea Grant, NWMC and WSU Jefferson County Extension, the workshop is taught by Jay Albrecht and Dave Wilkinson. Topics covered include: the relationship of atmospheric pressure and wind; how to determine the path and speed of

squalls; the strong wind systems found in the Northwest and offshore, and how to avoid them; key features of low pressure systems; how 500-millibar wind patterns can help you find “weather windows” for safe passages; how pressure gradients affect wind in Washington waters; what are computer models, how they work and what they can give you; how to get National Weather Service and associated weather, forecast and model data on your computer. The workshop is designed to benefit boaters, fishers, kayakers, and anyone else on the water.

Cost is $80; preregistration is required. To register, or for more information, contact Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225 or sfisken@uw.edu. Washington Sea Grant, based at the University of Washington, provides statewide marine research, outreach and education services – helping people to understand and address the challenges facing Washington’s oceans and coasts. The National Sea Grant College Program is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Visit wsg. washington.edu for more information.

Geology group discusses rising sea levels Jefferson Land Trust’s Geology Group presents an illustrated lecture on “Rising Sea-Level: Causes, Predictions and Coastal Impact” at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2333 San Juan Ave.

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JCCF seeks applicants for Fund for Women and Girls grant The Jefferson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has released a request for proposal for the 2015-2106 Fund for Women and Girls grant. The $5,000 grant is to be awarded in January 2016. The Fund for Women and Girls of the JCCF envisions a world where all women and girls are safe, economically

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