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Seal pup “J9” sports a hat tag as part of a research project Read more about these pups on page 5.
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The debris keeps coming By Cali Bagby Weekly editor
Debris from the tsunami that claimed nearly 16,000 lives has increased on coastal beaches in the Pacific
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debris, Japanese detritus will show up on North American shores for the next several years. Where and what types of debris might arrive is unknown. “It is expected that the outer coast will experience much greater impacts than the islands, but it is likely that some debris will make its way to island beaches in the years to come,” said Brendan Cowan, director of the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management. The tsunami hit Japan in March 2011. As of July 2,
See tsunami, page 8
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Thunder bolts and lightning, very, very frightening Scott Finley, a Lopez resident, took a shot of the lightning on Friday the 13th as a jolt lit up the sky near Mud Bay, seen from Sperry Peninsula. The night before, lightning ripped apart an 80-foot tree on Lopez in the Bakerview neighborhood. Read more about the lightning and thunder storms on the islands on page 4.
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Community Calendar thurs, July 26
outdoors: Kayak Navigation: Sea Instruction, 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. Take your skills to the water & get some handson experience navigating the waters of the San Juan Islands. Learn about route finding, compass use, piloting,
the effects of tidal currents, weather, and much more! Bring your own kayak, paddle, float, bilge pump, and any navigation gear you have. Limited equipment available to borrow Ages: 15 to Adult Fee: $60. Contact the LIFRC 4684117 for more information.
music: Live Jazz Concerts at Lopez Vineyards Garden, 5 - 8 p.m., Lopez Island Vineyards. For more info, visit winery@lopezislandvineyards.com. fri, July 27
music: The Blackberry
Bushes Stringband, 7:30 p.m., Woodmen Hall. For more info, visit www.homeonthegrange.com. Tickets: $15 Adults. Kids Free 12 & under, 12-16 - $8. sat, July 28
music: LCCA Summer Concert, 3 - 5 p.m.,
The culmination of a Monterey Institute of International Studies class titled “Islands and Sustainability” is a 100page report called “Lopez Island 2025: Sustainable Transformation for Resilience.” This hefty report is the fruit of labor of 11 graduate students who took the fourmonth-long class, taught
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mostly via teleconference by Lopez residents Chris and Chom Greacen. Nine of the students also came to visit Lopez Island and met with community members to learn various aspects of island life, from transportation, agriculture, energy use to waste generation. The repor t presents an over view of the current practices in several of the island’s key systems, highlights some potential risk areas for the island and then suggests potential solutions to help Lopezians bring about sustainable transformations for resilience.
It contains informative data such as those shown in the population age distribution chart. You are invited to review the report and provide feedback. The report will go into the final editing process and will be formatted for online publication at the end of this month. We welcome feedback by Friday, July 27. The draft report is available for download here. (Or type in https://docs.google. com/open?id=0B5suArA5W Y5CZEdjTWFISjU2VjQ in your web browser.) To read more about the class and island sustainability visit www.islandsweekly.com.
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Get serious about cellphone abuse
It is my understanding that the Sheriff’s Department is finally addressing drivers operating cell phones. It is about time, this is the most flagrant and disregarded traffic violation that is enforced by law enforcement everywhere. There are jurisdictions that issue citations ranging from $75 and up to $300. The “grace period” is long over for people to have made the adjustment to not operate a cellphone while driving. It is ludicrous that people insist on ignoring the existing law. I was turning left onto 2nd off Guard the other day and by the time I transgressed through the stop sign at Carter and Blair I observed four drivers using the cellphone. It is amazing that you can see people exiting their driveway and be on the cellphone. If one was to monitor an intersection you might observe someone running a stop sign at the rate of about five to six miles an hour. In that same hour, you will observe more drivers on their cell-phone. And yes, you will observe the cellphone operator to also run the stop sign. My suggestion: have a “Zero Tolerance Day” for violators and issue citations, not warnings. I don’t doubt that it would result in 100 citations being issued within an eight-hour period.
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Deputies certainly have other things to do, but even a 30-minute devotion of a deputy’s shift would result in numerous citations being issued. If the local newspaper even published a warning as to this zero tolerance day it would still be ignored. Being issued a citation would have a sobering effect and even hearing about someone else receiving a citation will get the message across. Joe Caputo Friday Harbor
Resistance to cell towers
The county council has shown its leadership* by passing a new cell tower ordinance. We may now see phone companies sniffing about for “willing landowners” in your neighborhood. If you are approached by one of these companies, think long and hard before you sign that contract (25 or so pages of fine print) the companies don’t take risks, they put them all on you. Back in the 90’s they were paying thousands per month, today it’s hundreds so forget those dreams of a new Corvette. In exchange for the modest rental income you will lose control over much of what happens on your property. For instance, you cannot limit the number of antennas that they may add to the tower at a later date. Your own (and your neighbors) electronic devices
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may no longer work properly and the company may not choose to fix the problem. The tower will produce lots of dirty electricity, and 24-7 noise from their cheap AC-DC converters and cooling fans. You can’t sue the company for negligence, and their insurance generally won’t cover you for lawsuits arising from construction or operation of the tower. You probably won’t be dealing with a cell phone provider, but with a fly-by-night subcontractor of a subcontractor. But those are the least of your worries. The cell phone industry has become expert at casting doubt on the biological and health effects of their radiation. They’ve learned from the vast experience of the tobacco, nuclear power, chemical, and GMO [genetically modified organism] industries. They get support from the feds and the military in this. But sooner or later your neighbors will learn the truth of what you have done – this will not be pleasant for you. The biggest social movement in the world is resistance to cell towers, Wi-Fi, wireless “smart meters,” and other forms of manmade electromagnetic radiation in the RF range. It’s global and it dwarfs the Occupy Wall Street, anti-war and Arab Spring movements put together and it’s growing rapidly. Don’t get on the wrong side of history. *Paul Krugman said, “Imposing suffering on other people is how you show leadership.” Steve Ludwig Lopez Island
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The Dirty Dozen gets a taste for the Lopez vibe main trail. That done, they moved a massive pile of logs obstructing a construction zone. The American Hiking Society attracts people looking for adventure in places they’re curious about. They find Lopez relaxing, scenic, and soothing, where being “at one” with nature here is
By Joan Carter
Rounding the point, the ferry’s engine slows to a quiet hum. Passengers gather their belongings and return to their cars or line up behind the cargo net to be the first to disembark. On the island, a crew leader anticipates the arrival of the “Dirty Dozen” – fellow crew members who have signed on for a week-long assignment grubbing trails in the deep woods. And who are the Dirty Dozen? The American Hiking Society members – that’s who. And they gravitate to a corner of the continent where eagles soar, orca fins slice the water’s surface and stinging nettles lurk in the underbrush. “It never gets old,” say two registrants from northern California. Between them, they’ve done six projects with the Bureau of Land Management, Washington State Parks and the San Juan County Land Bank. Nick Teague, Outdoor Recreation Planner for the BLM, requested his first crew in 2005. Each year, he lays out a foolproof plan: “Explain what’s to be done, work side by side with them for a bit, show you care for your volunteers, and let the Lopez vibe do the rest!” The formula obviously has worked. Of the crew of 11, which camped at Odlin Park in June, eight were returnees. I’ve been the crew leader for six of the past seven years and help Nick with
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Volunteers, shown left, offloading material at Stuart Island.
managing the pre-project details of food, logistics and travel arrangements. It’s great because the work doesn’t wear you out and there’s amazing scenery. Add a boat ride, and a sense that you’re making a difference and it’s not work – it’s a vacation. Coming to Lopez in midJune is not without pitfalls: for one, the weather – it rains, it’s windy, it’s cold and it’s foggy. The volunteer from the Midwest scoffed at this, saying it beats tornadoes. Another pitfall: coffee that’s wimpy. Thankfully, on Monday morning the Florida panhandle volunteer commandeered the electric coffee-
maker. She brewed a second pot – much stronger – to ensure the crew was properly caffeinated each day by 6:30 a.m. Another potential pitfall can be work that doesn’t keep volunteers fully engaged and occupied. Teague understands dynamic teams and doesn’t let that happen – ever. His leadership is one of the reasons why crew members return. And to avoid work that could get humdrum, Nick deftly balances a hands-on approach with ‘hands-off’ time to let the crew develop their own rhythm. Ted Schlund, Lime Kiln State Park ranger and San Juan area manager, super-
not just a way of life but an exploration into what makes life worthwhile. The last day everyone hugged each other saying “See you next year!” Nick smiled, aware that these folks, recently just names in black and white on an official registration form, have now become fast friends and future trail crew companions. That Lopez “vibe” has hooked them; he knows they’ll sign up again. And he’ll be waiting.
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OPALCO weathers the storm Are you ‘Island Friendly’? OPALCO’s system stood up to the test in the July 12 and 13 electrical storms over San Juan County. System Engineer Joel Mietzner said, “It is unusual to get electrical storms in our area and particularly two such storms back to back.” However, OPALCO’s system is built out with voltage arrestors to handle such lightning strikes – some of which carried as much as 90,000 volts as measured when it hit their equipment. The outage events began on Friday, July 13 at about 6 p.m. when lightning struck a home in the Cape San Juan area, grounding itself through the wiring in the home and blowing out an OPALCO transformer. This caused a fault in that circuit, cutting power to
approximately 200 meters in the area. Power was restored by 7:30 p.m. At 7:26 p.m., the Orcas submarine cable terminal opened up in response to a fault. The system is designed to open up (and shut down power) as soon as a fault in the line is detected. The fault was cleared and power restored in 11 seconds. At 7:42 p.m. something, such as a limb, blew into the transmission lines on Shaw and the terminal on Lopez opened up, cleared the fault and restored power automatically within the same 11-second time frame. These smart “auto reclosure” devices save crews hours of time; in the past, they would have to drive the lines to try and visually
locate the cause of the outage – sometimes requiring crews to travel to the outer islands during foul weather to try and locate a fault. The big outage occurred Friday at 8:46 p.m. when a fault was detected on the mainland at Puget Sound Energy’s Burrow’s Bay substation, where all of the power transmitted to the islands is routed. PSE crews worked through the night and power was re-routed to the islands at 2:50 a.m. The fault was likely caused by a lightning strike. On July 14, an underground fault in the Cape San Juan area cut power again to about 75 meters. This was likely a result of the Friday 13 lightning event. Power was restored to most meters by noon.
The Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Island Chambers of Commerce along with the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, San Juan County Economic Development Council, Northwest Workforce Development Council and Scenic Byways have jointly developed and embraced a concept called the “Island Friendly Spirit.” It all started with an online survey last year with over 160 responses from organizations and residents around the county asking what would be the most important attributes the San Juan Islands could improve upon to make this a better place
for businesses, residents and visitors. The key themes are: 1)We put people first 2) We keep our word 3) We exceed expectations 4) We are island stewards 5) We are island ambassadors. “Embracing the ‘Island Friendly Spirit’ will help our islands develop an even better reputation for great experiences where visitors and locals alike enjoy the beauty of our islands as well as every interaction with islanders,” say organizers. Contact one of the chamber of commerce offices to be part of the “Island Friendly Spirit.”
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Back by popular demand for the second year in a row,
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Guide & Premium Book” is hot off the press and out on the streets. It is available at the public libraries on Lopez, Orcas, Shaw and San Juan and at stores and shops of various local merchants. Published by the San Juan Island Garden Club, the Premium Book provides a comprehensive list of rules and regulations for most fair exhibits, information for exhibitors and insights about how various exhibits are judged. The Premium Book also offers information about exhibiting in nearly all categories of the 2012 San Juan County Fair, from livestock to Island Writers, food preservation to horses, photography to vegetables, textile arts to Trash-to-Treasure, and more. There is an exhibitor entry form on page 38. Information provided in the Premium Book can also be found online at the county Fair website, www. sanjuancountyfair.org. Now in its 106th year, the county Fair is Aug. 15-18, at the fairground in Friday Harbor.
Stranded harbor seal pups being tagged, monitored tify them and monitor them to see if they reunite with their mothers or need further attention. This summer stranded harbor seal pups will not only get tagged with a flipper tag, but also with temporary hat tags, which are easier to see from a distance and while seals are in the water. Hat tags will allow researchers to gather valuable information about
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Seal pup “J9” sporting a hat tag as part of a research project by the Whale Museum and The SeaDoc Society. Harbor seals are the most numerous marine mammals in the Salish Sea. Harbor seal pupping season is in full swing in San Juan County. Harbor seals are the most numerous marine mammals in the Salish Sea and there are almost 5,000 harbor seals in San Juan County alone. Seals pup every July giving birth to pups weighing about 22 pounds. They’re not very fat when first born and are only able to follow their mothers in the water for brief periods, usually preferring to remain onshore while their mothers are out foraging. Mother seals nurse their pups for four to six weeks, in which time pups more than double in weight. After that, pups are left to fend for themselves. Mothers and pups can easily become separated and pups will usually haul out on the beach to stay warm. If you see a seal pup on the beach keep people and pets away from the animal and call the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 1-800-562-8832. This program, run
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The 42nd Annual Shaw Sailing Classic is August 11. The race starts and finishes in Friday Harbor. Race applications may be obtained by emailing fleetcaptain@sjiyc.com or by phone from the San Juan Island Yacht Club at 3783434 or downloaded from www.sjiyc.com. All entries must be received no later than 8 p.m., Aug. 10.
through The Whale Museum, responds to all live and dead marine mammal strandings in the county. Trained Stranding Network members will return your call then make a decision whether to tag the pup and leave it on the beach or bring it in for rehabilitation at the Wolf Hollow Wildlife
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LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (800) 563-3005. www.fossmortgage.com
Island Hideaway – Set on private 12 acres with rocky outcroppings, this recently remodeled AFrame has 1 BR, 1 BA plus large upstairs loft which could be used as the bedroom, office or wonderful artist studio. Plenty of windows let in light + hardwood floors, and covered wraparound porch. Spend quiet moments on the 1 mile circle drive. N/S, Pets negotiable, F/L/S. $975 On The Peninsula Cozy 2 BR 1 Bath cabin sits just up from a lowbank beach on Fisherman Bay. Cabin has views across Fisherman Bay to Lopez Island. Otis Perkins & Landbank beaches nearby. LR & small kitchen face the WF. N/S Pets neg. $850 Call Carol Gorton (360)468-3177 or email gortons@rockisland.com
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YEAR ROUND sunny cottage on 20 acres. Clean, charming, warm and peaceful. 1 bedroom, kitchen, large bath/ washing room. 2.5 miles to Eastsound. Above average rental at this price. $750 month. First, last, deposit. No smoking. (360)376-9020 FRIDAY HARBOR
CUSTOM BUILT Home on 5 Acres. 2 or 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath, 4 Miles from Town. Available July 15th. Shown by Appointment. $1,500 per month, 12 month lease, First, Last, Deposit Required. More Information can be Found at Website:
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Westview 2 BR Apt Available!
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Free Certified Nursing Assistant class at LCC of the San Juan Islands. Must be interested in employment with our facility to be included in the class. Classes start July 30, 2012. Call today, or stop by 660 Spring St. to pick up an application. Jean Staben 360.378.2117 Visit us online at LCCA.COM.
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Payroll/HR/Board Administrative Assistant opening at Lopez Island School District beginning August 20, 2012. This position is a 26 hour/week position with flexible days and hours. Responsibilities include payroll and benefit processing, employee file tracking, school board assistance including board meeting prep and attendance at board meetings. Applications to be reviewed beginning August 2nd. Interviews scheduled the week of August 6th. Contact Christina at 360.468.2202 for additional information and application materials. AA/EOE &INDĂĽ)T ĂĽ"UYĂĽ)T ĂĽ3ELLĂĽ)T ,OOKINGĂĽFORĂĽTHEĂĽRIDE OFĂĽYOURĂĽLIFE WWW NW ADS COM ĂĽHOURSĂĽAĂĽDAY Employment General
ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT The Journal of The San Juans’ in beautiful Friday Harbor, WA seeks an enthusiastic, motivated Advertising Sales Representative to sell advertising to our island clients. The successful candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented and possess exceptional customer service skills. Previous sales experience required and media sales a plus! Reliable insured transportation and good driving record required. We offer base salary plus commissions, excellent health benefits, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Please send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to:
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CREATIVE ARTIST The North Kitsap Herald, a weekly community newspaper located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Poulsbo, WA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Creative Artist. Duties include performing ad and spec design, designing promotional materials, providing excellent customer service to the sales staff and clients. Requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast paced deadlineoriented environment. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite 2: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat is also required. Newspaper or other media experience is preferred. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Requires flexibility. We offer a great work environment, health benefits, 401k, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. EOE. Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and a few samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: CANKH/HR Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370 PUBLISHER Sound Publishing is seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to build on the solid growth of its twice weekly community newspapers and its 24/7 online presence on the beautiful Whidbey Island. Ideally, the candidate will have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing, and financial management. The publisher will help develop strategy for the newspapers as they continue to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse suburban marketplace. Sound Publishing Inc. is Washington’s largest private, independent newspaper company. Its broad household distribution blankets the entire Greater Puget Sound region, extending north from Seattle to Canada, south to Portland, Oregon, and west to the Pacific Ocean. If you have the ability to think outside the box, are customer-driven, success-oriented and want to live in one of the most beautiful and livable areas in Washington State, then we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter with salary requirements to: tbullock@soundpublishing.com
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REPORTER Reporter sought for staff opening with the Peninsula Daily News, a sixday newspaper on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula that includes the cities of Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and Forks (yes, the “Twilight� Forks, but no vampires or werewolves). Bring your experience from a weekly or small daily -from the first day, you’ll be able to show off the writing and photography skills you’ve already acquired while sharpening your talent with the help of veteran newsroom leaders. This is a general assignment reporting position in our Port Angeles office in which being a self-starter must be demonstrated through professional experience. Port Angeles-based Peninsula Daily News, circulation 16,000 daily and 15,000 Sunday (plus a website getting up to one million hits a month), publishes separate editions for Clallam and Jefferson counties. Check out the PDN at w w w. p e n i n s u l a d a i l y news.com and the beauty and recreational oppor tunities at http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/section/pdntabs#vizguide. In-person visit and tryout are required, so Washington/Northwest applicants given preference. Send cover letter, resume and five best writing and photography clips to Leah Leach, managing editor/news, P.O. Box 1330, 305 W. First St., Port Angeles, WA 98362, or email leah.leach@peninsuladailynews.com.
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INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL Exchange Representative: Earn supplemental income placing and supervising high school exchange students. Volunteer host families also needed. Promote world peace! www.afice.org/reps
VINTAGE STORY and Clark walnut spinnet piano with unique, matching seat and heel mat. Always kept tuned but needs to be tuned again. In very good condition. $450. Call: 360-3763128 Orcas Island
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‘86 DUMP TRUCK; Ford F-800: Price Reduced from $9,000 down to $7,000 or best offer! Must sell A.S.A.P! Newly Rebuilt 429 Truck Motor & clutch, 10 speed. Includes 16,000 lbs Eager Beaver, triple axel trailer. Call today 360-7317402 360-277-4613. Belfair, Kitsap.
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BORN 06-10-12; 3/4 Great Pyrenees, 1/4 English Mastiff Puppies! Ideal as pet and guard dog. Large, intelligent protectors of you, your family and livestock. Last years puppies have already saved children! 7 puppies left. Great health and strength. Shots and wormed. $700 each. Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island. 2533 4 7 - 1 8 3 5 . jhof585075@aol.com
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CARLIN PINSCHER Puppies!! Two males; 12 weeks old: ready for their forever home! First and second shots. Home raised. Solid color $400 and black/ rust $600. 360-929-1451. Oak Harbor.
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DIVORCE $135. $165 with children. No court appearances. Complete preparation. Includes custody, support, property division and bills. BBB member. (503) 772-5295. www.paralegalalter natives.com divorce@usa.com
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RECEIVER’S AUCTION Case#09-2-00438-9 www.PotholesGolfAuction.com 7/27/12 Selling to Highest Bidder; 255ac PUD w/permits; Othello, WA (near Moses Lake) Coast/Sperry Van Ness, local contact Dave Smith 206-276-2169
BENGAL KITTENS, Gorgeously Rosetted! Consider a bit of the “Wildâ€? for your home. Like adventure? This may be the pet for you! www.seattlebengals.com then click on “Kittensâ€? to see what’s available with pricing starting at $900. Championship Breeder, TICA Outstanding Cattery, TIBCS Breeder of Distinction. Shots, Health Guarantee. Teresa, 206-422-4370. ClassiďŹ eds. We’ve got you covered. 800-388-2527 Dogs
AKC Red Doberman Puppies. Born 6/15, service quality, parents on site, tails and claws. Excellent family and guard dogs. 6 weeks old on 7/27/12. Starting at $700. Call today to reserve your pup. 253359-3802 &INDĂĽ)T ĂĽ"UYĂĽ)T ĂĽ3ELLĂĽ)T ,OOKINGĂĽFORĂĽTHEĂĽRIDE OFĂĽYOURĂĽLIFE WWW NW ADS COM ĂĽHOURSĂĽAĂĽDAY
AKC GREAT DANE Puppies. Now offering Full-Euro’s, Half-Euro’s & Standard Great Danes. Males & females. Every color but Fawns, $500 & up. Health guarantee. Licensed since 2002. Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes. Also; selling Standard Poodles. www.dreyersdanes.com Call 503-556-4190.
MINI DACHSHUNDS, 3 Females, 1 Male. 9 weeks old. Parents on site. Mom Cream longhair, dad Red smooth. In Freeland on Whidbey Island. First shots and wormed. $350 each. 360-632-4515
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OUTBOARD MOTOR, 4 stroke, 6 HP Nissan with short shaft and tiller handle. Operater manual, external tank and transporter dolly included. Like new with only a total of 2 hours, 30 minutes of break-in run time out of 10 hours required. Surgery prevented further use. $1,300. 360376-3128 Orcas Island SOLD IT? FOUND IT? Let us know by calling 1-800-388-2527 so we can cancel your ad. &INDĂĽ)T ĂĽ"UYĂĽ)T ĂĽ3ELLĂĽ)T ,OOKINGĂĽFORĂĽTHEĂĽRIDE OFĂĽYOURĂĽLIFE WWW NW ADS COM ĂĽHOURSĂĽAĂĽDAY Marine Power
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1978 25’ BAYLINER SARATOGA Boat with trailer. Perfect first boat! Runs well & good cond! Chevy V8 motor, fresh water cooled. Full cabin! Full canvas, marine radio & depth finder. New interior & marine toilet. $2,500 obo. Langley, Whidbey Island. Call 425-754-3794. 1986 HEWES CRAFT, 50hp Honda with controls, trailer, depth finder, Bilge pump. Trained in: duck hunting, fishing, crabbing, prawning, clamming. Owner purchased new. Vessel serviced by Roche Harbor Marine. $5100. Contact: (425)238-9100 or (425)778-6414
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BICHON FRISE puppies. AKC Registered. Taking deposits. For companion only! Will be vet checked and have first shots and be dewormed. Call for information: 360-874-7771, 360-621-8096 or go to website to see our adorable puppies! www.bichonfrise puppies4sale.com www.bichonfrisepuppies4sale.com
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GREAT INTER-ISLAND Boat. 27’ Monk designed hull. Perkins 4-107 diesel, Foruno radar, GPS, VHF, sounder, charger, stereo, Red Dot heater. Forward cabin with bunk, sink and head. Spotlight, chart table and 2 bunks in main cabin. Maxwell windlass 10.5 x 8’ open cockpit with stainless steel bows and covers. 360-317-4281 Marine Sail
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1984 MERCEDES 280SL European model driven off assembly line by original owner! Beautiful car! Gorgeous blue paint! Smooth gently cared for grey leather interior. 110,000 miles with new tires! Well maintained; cared for by professionals! Both tops, order/ purchase records & repair manuals included. Asking just $13,500. Sweet deal! Call Peter (360)222-3556. Clinton, Whidbey Island pbw@whidbey.com Automobiles Toyota
26’ CALKINS Bartender boat, 1976. Complete refit in 1997. Yanmar 4LHDTE diesel with trolling gear. 115 hours. Complete electronics. Includes trailer. $12,000 or offer. 360-378-3074 Friday Harbor. 26’ Tollycraft fly bridge. Strong, safe, roomy. Single Merc cruiser direct drive. Newer trim tabs. Large head, pressure water, propane galley, a/c fridge. VHF, depth, stereo. Anchor windless, new cushions. Ready for cruising or fishing. $12,500. Oak Harbor Marina, B-2. 360-9291776 28’ ASPEN C-90 Cruiser, 2011. Like new, 135 hours. Current Price: $150,000. Washington Sales tax paid. Located in Friday Harbor. For contact, email: aspenc90@centurylink.net. Manufactured locally in Snohomish County. Bottomless garage sale. $37/no word limit. Reach thousands of readers. Go online: nw-ads.com 24 hours a day or Call 800-388-2527 to get more information.
36’ UNIFLITE SPORT SEDAN, 1976. Double berth, hanging/linen lockers. Shower stall. Galley down, propane range, microwave, large refrig/fr, dining counter. Teak interior. Sleeper sofa. Diesel heat. 2-250 Cummins 1200hrs, new fuel tanks. Winch, chain rode. Radar, GPS, inverter. Inflatable and outboard. No bottom blisters. Now only $29,500. Port Orchard. 360-871-5907
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4 - 18� ALLOY Wheels, with Michelin Pilot Sport Tires. Driven 10,000 miles. Good condition. $600. 360-682-5415 Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island SOLD IT? FOUND IT? Let us know by calling 1-800-388-2527 so we can cancel your ad.
29’ FOURWINDS Class C Motorhome, 1995. Approx. 54,000 miles. On Ford Chassis. Sleeps 5-6 comfortably. Full kitchen with microwave. Bath with shower. Air conditioned. Located In Oak Harbor. $8,500. Call “Spud� at 360-840-8950 with questions or to view. Or call Jim at 360941-3645.
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34’ MONTANA RL, 2011. King bed, second air, washer, dryer, auto sattelite, generator and fireplace. Will consider partial trade for newer Class A diesel pusher. $61,900. Pictures upon request. (360)378-4670 Friday Harbor Get the ball rolling... Call 800-388-2527 today.
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1976 33’ RANGER; ONE owner boat & always well maintained! New; 25 HP Universal Diesel, 22 gallon fuel tank, 2 batteries, prop, electric marine toilet, Dodger, interior cushions, sailing electronics. Standing rigging & life lines replaced 2007. Refrigeration, Dickinson fireplace, propane cook stove/ oven. Last haul out October 2011. She’s ready for summer cruising! $28,500. San Juan Island. Call 360-378-5111.
2011 TOYOTA Camry LE. Relocating, must sell by July 28th! Only 20,000 miles! Excellent cond inside and out! Sleek dark grey with light grey interior. Current dealership maintenance, satellite radio/ CD, 6 air bags, AC, automatic, 1.4 cylinder. Allergen free auto. $17,900. Let meet up, call Jan 270-312-7331. Coupeville. Bottomless garage sale. $37/no word limit. Reach thousands of readers. Go online: nw-ads.com 24 hours a day or Call 800-388-2527 to get more information. Miscellaneous Autos
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PRE GARAGE SALE by appointment 360-3762826. Rocker, fine china, 53� ships wheel, glass fish floats, desks, collectibles. Ask me, I bet I have it!! SAWMILLS from only $3997.00 -- Make Money/Save Money with your own bandmill -- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to shift. FREE info/DVD: w w w. N o r t h w o o d S a w mill.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext 300N
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1981 24.5’ TANZER. Shoal keel, main, jib, spinner. Includes 8 HP, 4 cycle Honda outboard. PFD’s, extra fuel tank. New seat covers, two burner alcohol stove, sink, ice box & drop down table. Forward “V� berth, Porta-potty. Inflatable raft. Very stable boat under sail! Easy to handle! $3,800. Oak Harbor. John 360-2408332. Or email today; john.acton@comcast.net Automobiles Classics & Collectibles
1985 FERRARI Mondial Cabriolet, 2+2, 3.2L, red with black top, 44,000 miles, new belts and fluids, great condition!! Fun, good ride and handling. This car has a 5 STAR rating for reliability. $25,000 or best offer. Call Tom: 206842-2744 Automobiles Chevrolet
1993 CHEVY Corvette. Original Owner. 44,000 miles - always garaged. Color is Black on Black. Automatic Transmission. Excellent condition. $14,000 or best offer. Call Don at 360-5881611 Automobiles Hyundai
2008 HYUNDAI Accent GS Hatchback. Light blue, 33,500 + miles, 5 speed manual, 28 MPG. Good condition! $7,250. Orcas Island. 360-3761465.
2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 TRUCK with tuck away lift gate. Engine -- Diesel - T 444E -- 195 HP. 5 speed manual transmission. Box -- 24’L x 102’H x 96’W. Roll-up door. Mileage 195,600. Well Maintained. $14,000. Call Karen, (425)355-0717 Ext.1560 Located in Everett.
2006 HARLEY Low Rider. Fuel Injection Twin Cam 88, 6 speed, 35.7k miles, well maintained. Very low seat height for short or tall riders. Harley’s special “Profile� chrome laced wheels. Kuryakyn “Switch Blade� folding-heel-support forward control foot rests, and Kuryakyn Panacea LED taillight. $9,650 obo. diversifiedinterests@yahoo.com or 253-473-5326 South Tacoma. Bottomless garage sale. $37/no word limit. Reach thousands of readers. Go online: nw-ads.com 24 hours a day or Call 800-388-2527 to get more information.
Tents & Travel Trailers
2002 26’ PROWLER Travel Trailer. Seldom used! Ready to roll! Perfect for your summer trip. Sleeps 6; queen bed and couch into double bed. AC, awning, stereo & new batteries. Excellent condition! Stored inside. Includes silverware & dishes. Fully self contained. Only $8,450. Call Jack 360579-1507. Clinton, Whidbey Island.
22’ WILDWOOD LE Travel Trailer 2006 with hitch. Ready for your summer trip! Awning, 4 Point Jacks, dual axel, spare tire, dual propane tanks and batteries. Bathroom with shower, kitchenette, queen bed & CD player. Propane stove and water heater. Sleeps 4! Excellent condition! Very clean! $7,800. Eastsound, San Juan Islands. 360-3765557.
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NOAA has received 569 reports of potential tsunami debris both along West Coast shorelines and from sightings at sea – including 43 from Washington during the month of July. Several items have been confirmed as tsunami debris such as a 20-foot fiberglass boat that washed ashore at Cape Disappointment State Park near Ilwaco on June 15. One oceanographer expects that human bones may wash up on northwest shores. The Japanese government estimated that the tsunami swept about five million tons of debris into the ocean, but that 70 percent sank off shore, leaving one and a half million tons floating.
NOAA officials said it is difficult to tell the origin of ocean debris without unique identifying information, such as an individual or company name or boat identification number. “No confirmed reports of tsunami debris here [San Juan County] that I’m aware of,” Cowan said. “People have found some possible items but it was common to find marine debris from Japan on local beaches, even before the tsunami.” The Washington Department of Health has reported that it is highly unlikely any tsunami debris is radioactive. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said that marine debris with invasive species attached will be rare and found only on large, common marine structures like boats,
docks, navigation aids and breakwaters. “People will probably find organisms attached on smaller debris items – sometimes in heavy accumulations – but these will be common open ocean species such as gooseneck barnacles,” said FWS officials in a press release. According to Cowan, there isn’t a particular “concern” for islanders, other than keeping beaches clean. “It remains to be seen how much debris makes its way to the islands – best science says it won’t be a large impact, but you never know – and if the volume becomes heavy we may need to organize some special clean-up efforts but we’re not there now,” Cowan said. “There’s a lot of work being done on the outer coast and at the state and federal level to respond to debris issue, which will help us if it becomes a local problem.” There has been criticism that there is not enough money for this slow mov-
August 7 Primary Election
Proposition 1—Public Safety Sales Tax To
Preserve County Public Safety Services RCW 82.14.450 authorizes counties to propose an increase in the local sales tax of 3/10 of one percent for Public Safety purposes. The San Juan County Council unanimously proposed this sales tax measure to the voters prior to adopting the 2013 Budget. After 4 years of cuts to County services and staff, without voter approval of the Public Safety Sales Tax, additional cuts will be required to Public Safety and other essential County services including: Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Courts, Emergency Management, Public Health, Roads and others. If authorized by voters, per State law, the funds would be split 60% for preservation of County Public Safety services and 40% to the Town of Friday Harbor for Town Public Safety services. San Juan County’s sales tax rate would remain among the lowest in the Puget Sound Region.
The Public Safety Sales Tax would add 30 cents to the purchase of $100 worth of taxable* goods.
Includes Proposed Public Safety Sales Tax
* Groceries, medicine, prescription drugs, automobile purchases are exempt.
*Sales taxes charged within all incorporated areas of Skagit County are higher than the proposed San Juan County rate.
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A Class B felony, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver carries maximum penalties of 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both; however the standard range of sentencing set by the state is 12 to 20 months in prison. In December 2009, Vallejano Jr. pleaded guilty to three felony drug charges, delivery of a controlled substance, for which he was sentenced to a year in prison and nearly $4,000 in fines and fees. He had lived on the island for about five years at the time of his conviction.
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A San Juan Island man convicted three years ago of peddling cocaine faces a new round of felony drug charges following an early morning bust on Sunday in the De Haro Lane neighborhood. The 25-year-old allegedly had three ounces of heroin in his possession. Backed by a search warrant, San Juan County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Raul Vallejano, Jr. in the early morning hours of July 15 on charges of possession of heroin with intent to deliver and
possession of cocaine. Authorities repor tedly seized roughly 43 grams of heroin and six grams of cocaine at the time of the arrest. According to authorities, the estimated “street value” of the three ounces of heroin could vary from $3,500 to $6,000 depending on quantities in which it was sold. Vallejano Jr. was slated to make an initial appearance in San Juan County Superior Court Monday. The 25-yearold was reportedly living in a small rental cabin on a property in the westside island neighborhood at the time.
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ing environmental disaster. Members of Congress are asking the federal government for more than $40 million. Last week NOAA allocated $250,000 to the five affected states; a maximum of $50,000 each. According to NOAA’s website, the agency is working to assess and plan for the debris. NOAA officials recommend removing and disposing of small debris items such as Styrofoam, plastic bottles or small appliances. If an item appears to have sentimental value to those who owned it, move the item to a safe place, take photos to note the location, and email the information to disasterdebreis@noaa.gov. You can also call 1-855-WACOAST (1-855922-6278) to report oil and hazardous items and large floating debris items that might pose a boating or navigation hazard. The hotline will also provide instructions for reporting debris that is not large or hazardous.
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