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Voters pass Prop. 1 by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor
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Pole Pass Airway’s 1929 Hamilton Metal Plane made its first appearance at the fly-in on Aug. 4-5. “It’s the only one left in existence that is in flying condition,” said Kevin McCoy, hangar manager and crew chief for the plane. It has a 55-foot wingspan and a 600 horsepower engine.
San Juan County voters handed their local government a lifeline of new revenue in the form of a three-tenths of 1 percent increase in the local sales tax. If you’re doing the math, that’s .003, or 30 cents on a $100 purchase, with most groceries, professional services – like doctors and lawyers – and prescription medication excluded. The sales-tax measure, Proposition 1 on the ballot, slipped under the primary election wire with a victory in one of the lightest elections in recent memory. With 600 ballots or so left to count, the measure drew 53 percent of 5,884 ballots tallied as of Aug. 9, or 2,788 votes, with voter-turnout hovering just a notch above 47 percent. Only 312 votes separated failure from success, but after two tallies, with 4,258 ballots counted on election night and another 1,226 the next, the margin was large enough and voting-trend consistent enough for Auditor Milene Henley, manager of the County Elections Office, to declare Prop. 1 a winner. Sheriff Rob Nou was elated, but
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On any given day, visitors can be see milling around shops in Eastsound, eating ice cream, walking on the beach and camping in Moran State Park. But islanders are skeptical as to whether or not this summer’s tourism is actually boosting the economy. Here’s a snapshot of how things are going when it comes to ferry riders, tourism, real estate and unemployment.
Ferry riders According to Washington State Ferry statistics it appears that more visitors are coming to the islands compared to last year.
From April to June 2011, there was a total of 437,410 ferry riders – 215,218 drove their vehicles and 222,192 came to the islands as car passengers or on foot. This April through June a total of 452,858 riders came aboard the ferries and 222,806 came in cars while 230,052 were passengers or on foot. But the question remains, what are they doing once they get off the boat?
Tourism Deborah Hopkins of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau said they don’t have access to lodging tax (tax paid for overnight stays at a lodging property such as a hotel, motel, resort, inn, and bed and breakfast) statistics
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not surprised, by the result. “Surprised? I don’t know that I’d say that,” Nou said. “I think it’s more like relieved, and very grateful.” In recent weeks, the Sheriff ’s Department has been one of several agencies firmly planted in the crosshairs of the county budget team, tasked with having to balance a 2013 budget with a projected shortfall of $800,000, possibly more, on the revenue side of the county’s primary funding mechanism, its general fund. Totaling $16.8 million in 2013, tentatively, the general fund pays the bulk of most county day-today expenses, but with roughly half that total restricted and earmarked solely for specific programs or personnel. Of the half considered “discretionary,” County Administrator Bob Jean notes that about 50 percent of that amount, nearly $4 million, would flow into the sheriff ’s budget if funding levels were to remain at status quo. In addition to paying officer salaries, the sheriff ’s budget also covers the cost of dispatch, 911,
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for the summer, but May numbers show that the islands fared well. County lodging tax increased 26 percent through May compared to last year. Orcas Island lodging tax increased by 37 percent, San Juan Island increased by 25 percent, Friday Harbor increased by 17 percent, but Lopez Island decreased by 26
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Wallace is holding a bake sale on Aug. 25, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Island Market to raise funds for sending 75 care packages for active duty service personnel overseas during the Christmas season. She is also looking for the names and addresses of active duty personnel who are willing to share packages with their units. There are donation drop off boxes at Island Hardware and the Community, Episcopal, and Catholic churches and at the bake sale. Suggested items include personal hygiene items from chapstick to bug repellant, beef jerky, granola and breakfast bars, hard candy, nuts, gum, instant coffee, cocoa mixes, water flavoring packets, pens, paper, envelopes, AA batteries, phone cards, magazines, small hand-held video games, small toys or stuffed toys or school supplies to give to area children or teachers. “Or anything you would have liked to receive when overseas,” Wallace said. Try our MOBILE APP Search for "The Sounder" on your smart phone!
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The Hillside Supper Club’s menu says “comfortable food, no pressure,” and features delights like smoked broccoli, grass-fed steak, hand-made fettuccine and duck liver mousse with rhubarb gelee. The owners, Lopez native Jonathan Sutton and his long-time friend Tony Ferrari, started running the club as a “pop up” in San Francisco, meaning they rented a restaurant on its off days. “It’s a great way to get started without all the overhead of owning a restaurant,” Sutton said. “It was going well and we had good feedback.” Now the two young men are working on owning their first restaurant. Sutton, 25, said the Hillside Supper Club will
be inspired by his time growing up on Lopez. His mother Carmen Cicotti still lives on Lopez and Sutton tries to visit at least once a year. While in college, Sutton would return to the island and cook private dinners for a several families using ingredients from the local farms, including Horse Drawn Farms, Sweet Grass Beef and Jones Family Farm. “The island is very community driven and supports local businesses and local farmers,” he said. “At the restaurant we are trying to spread community values from the islands to San Francisco. We’re going to small farmers, seeing the hard work they are doing.” Sutton said the slow food movement, the antithesis to fast food, is gaining momentum in San Francisco and across the country, drawing
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at university of Washington: Lennon Aldort, senior; Suzanne Church, senior; Cara Peacock, junior; Taylor Smith, sophomore; Makenna Thomas, sophomore; and Alexander Zderic, sophomore. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed 12 graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (out of 4.0).
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Young killer whale Bust out your cookbook Contestants needed for chili cook off fundraiser gives birth
The Southern resident killer whales got a bit of a boost last week from one of its youngest members, who also landed in the record books as a result. Though only 11 1/2 years of age, J-37 earns the distinction as the youngest killer whale to give birth during the 36 years that the Center for Whale Research has been keeping tabs on the three closely related groups of orcas, which together make up the Southern resident population. With the addition of the newborn, J-49, the population now numbers 86. The mother and newborn were traveling the waters of Haro Strait when they were spotted together on Aug. 6.
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The aroma of chili powder, onions and garlic will fill the air of the Village Green at the end of September. An old-fashioned “Chili Cook Off ” will be held on Sept. 29 as a fundraiser for the Toys for Tots program, an annual event that was cancelled last year due to lack of funds. “I was really heartbroken we didn’t have it last year,” said Orcas Farmers’ Market Manager Jennifer Pietsch, who is spearheading the effort with Lions Club member Jim Biddick. Other nonprofits involved in the chili contest are Kiwanis and Orcas Family Connections. Organizers are currently seeking 10 participants who will whip up a beloved batch of something special. It is $35 to enter; interested cooks can
call Biddick at 376-2488 or email him at jimslyed@aol.com. The recipes will be voted on by fellow islanders, who will pay a $10 entrance fee and receive a 2-ounce sample of each chili variety. There will also be a beer garden with beverages donated by the Lower Tavern. “The winner gets a small cash prize and knowing you are the king of chili,” Pietsch said. “It’s going to be a great event.” According to Biddick, pulling out as sponsor of the Toys for Tots event was “one of the hardest decisions” the club has had to make. The charitable event provides toys for families in need at Christmas. In 2010, it distributed toys, games and books to 162 children and teens. The program is supported by community donations.
Come this holiday season, Pietsch and Biddick are hopeful it will be back for another successful run. The chili cook off is expected to bring in $2,500. “And the main goal is to have these nonprofits work on something together,” Pietsch said.
Lopez Island man gets 30 days for felony hit-and-run by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor
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OFHC board president Ken Speck with the raffle boxes. Local restaurants and bakeries have donated gift certificates to the Orcas Family Health Center’s annual “Dinner Winner Raffle.” Proceeds from the raffle benefit OFHC’s “Care For All” program, serving under-insured community members. There are 22 local restaurants participating. Each has given $50 to $100 gift certificates. Each raffle ticket is $3 or two for $5. Ticket buyers may then place their tickets in the boxes of the restaurants of their choice! Watch for Orcas Family Health Center board members selling tickets on Saturdays at Island Market
through September. They are also on sale in the Orcas Family Health Center lobby. The drawing will be held Oct. 8. Participating restaurants are: Agave; Allium; Café Olga; Chiladas; Chimayo/ Sazio; Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant; Enzo’s Café and Gelateria; Fire Smokehouse and Grill; Inn at Ship Bay; Island Skillet; The Kitchen; Lower Tavern; Mamie’s Boardwalk Restaurant; The Mansion Restaurant at Rosario; Mia’s; New Leaf Café at Outlook Inn; Portofino Pizzeria; Roses Bakery and Café; Teezer’s Cookies; The Madrona Bar and Grill; West Sound Café; and Wildflour Baker.
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A Lopez Island man was ordered to serve 30 days in jail for walking away from the scene of a high-speed crash and leaving behind a friend whose injuries proved too severe for him to leave the scene. On Aug. 3, Jon Eric Ogston, 50, pleaded guilty in San Juan County Superior Court to one count of felony hit-and-run, a Class C felony offense, and to reckless driving, a gross misdemeanor. As a first-time felony offender, Ogston qualified for sentencing below the standard range set by the state, three to nine months in jail, and was ordered to serve 30 days in jail and to pay $1,200 in fines and fees. Under the sentence handed down by Judge Don Eaton, Ogston will be allowed to serve 30 days on
the Sheriff ’s Department work crew, in lieu of jail. The court received about 20 letters from family, friends and business associates of Ogsten, vouching for his character and asking for leniency in sentencing. According to court documents, Ogston left his home and drove to Hummel Lake in the early evening of a mid-October day to pick up a friend who had been at the lake, along with his dog, relaxing and drinking, and wanted to get a ride back to his home. Ogston had also been drinking prior to getting into his car and leaving for the lake, according to court records. The two men were southbound on Lopez Sound Road at about 7 p.m. when Ogston reportedly swerved to avoid a deer, lost control of his Honda Civic along a bend in the road, shot across the roadway and then slammed head-on into
a tree. The two men were traveling at about 60 mph when Ogston lost control of the vehicle, according to court documents. The force of the impact thundered through the floorboard below the front passenger seat, shattering the friend’s heel bone and causing a shard of broken bone to puncture an artery, which in turn bled to a life-threatening degree in the hour or so that followed. Ogsten left the scene of the crash and walked to his home seven miles away after trying without success for about 20 minutes to flag down a passing motorist. According to court documents, a driver stopped at the scene shortly after Ogsten had left and called
911. His friend was flown to a Bellingham hospital where his injuries were treated, and where an emergency room doctor told authorities that the man would likely have died from loss of blood without timely treatment of his wound. In late November, Ogsten was charged with reckless driving and felony hit-andrun, which carries maximum penalties of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. Prosecutors later upped the felony hit-andrun charge to vehicular assault, a Class B felony, and then agreed to reduce the charge back down to the lesser felony with expectation of a guilty plea to that offense.
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n addition to taking part in the fun and food at the fair, you can make your time even more rewarding by talking with the 200 islanders at the booths and tables of several dozen civic groups, political parties, businesses and local governments. County council members, public safety personnel and numerous civil servants will be there to answer your questions, or listen to your complaints about the many services local government provides – or does not. Helen Venada, county hazardous waste coordinator, along with trained recycling and compost volunteers, will offer important information about dealing with yard waste and household garbage. Other Public Works officials and specialists will be on hand to talk about the new waste collection and drop-off The county fair runs services that will begin this fall, and maybe tell from Aug. 15 to 18 at the when they’ll fix that fairgrounds in Friday Harbor you pothole on the street where you live. Planners and elected officials will be on hand to review the latest update to the critical areas ordinance now being prepared by your county government. Feel free to give them your thoughts on the subject. Boy Scouts and 4-H members are ready and willing to tell you about their organizations and projects – and maybe interest your kids in signing up for their worthwhile programs. Exhibits of fine art, fiber arts and junior arts and crafts will provide enjoyment and ideas for your own projects. Don’t forget to check out the Peace Island Hospital information booth, where you can find out about the services that the hospital and clinic will be offering after its opening in November. November will also be marked by elections, and candidates and political party workers can’t wait to tell you whom you should vote for, and why. Even the Islands’ Sounder and Journal of the San Juans will have a booth to show you our current editions (including our special fair section) and talk with you about current events and politics. So come to the county fair prepared to get informed.
Public meetings Thurs., Aug. 16 • Eagle Forum is hosting a town hall meeting about the Critical Areas Ordinance, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.
Fri., Aug. 17 • Cimarron Trucking & Orcas Recycling Services submitted bids to run the Orcas solid waste facility. The Vendor Selection Committee will review follow-up questions it asked both vendors, noon-4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall.
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Over the past few weeks there has been a discussion of changes to the school athletic policy. As a parent who lobbied for the changes, I would like to address those concerns and clear up what those changes were. Contrary to recent discussions, the new policy does not “not do anything bad to you if it’s the FIRST time.” The policy clarifies and potentially increases sanctions for athletes who use or posses banned substances. The policy also codifies established mental health review and drug testing protocols athletes must follow in order to regain eligibility that did not previously exist. It was stated that the policy is “contrary” to the position of the State Attorney General’s Office as well as “… violates the health and safety curriculum taught in Washington schools.” The policy is fully aligned with the “Start Talking Now” and “Lets Draw the Line” programs endorsed by the AG’s office. By including legally based consequences and addressing treatment options (OSPI HSH 2.4.5 - 2.4.7) the policy is in direct agreement with OSPI’s curriculum and in no way violates the posted curriculum guidelines. Finally, and importantly, the term “in the presence of ” was removed as a basis of violation. It was stated that “most schools” have policies prohibiting athletes from being “in the presence of ” the use drugs or alcohol. A quick review reveals that “most schools” (based upon districts which post policies online) do not include this phrase. The omission of this phrase from the policy is in agreement with WIAA standards, the AG’s office and OSPI’s recommended student health curriculum (which does not address the topic). I asked for the changes to be made to the policy so that my children would be clear and aware of the consequences of their actions while allowing me – the parent – to determine appropriate boundaries. I asked the board to clean up what was at best a confusing, rambling and unenforceable document. The board did not adopt a policy of enablement, but instead a policy of
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accountability that allows for a clear and consistent dialogue between all parties. While there will continue to be differing sides to this discussion, we have created a dialogue that is putting child safety and responsibility forward and forcing us all to confront the issues that face our children today. Justin Paulsen Eastsound
School board’s decision hurts kids Picture this: as a member of a sports team for Orcas Island School District who has to abide by the athletic policy handbook (rowers are exempt), you decide to attend an event with several of your schoolmates. During the course of the evening, alcoholic beverages are noted to be present and consumed by some. Under the old handbook, your presence at this event is not allowed, and should your presence become known to the enforcers of the rules, you would be suspended from that activity for the remainder of the season. Under the new handbook, your presence at this event, or one of its type, is permissible. You could plead that you were only there as a designated driver (thereby certifying you did not imbibe). Never mind that your age-cohort friends were imbibing illegally, and that your mere presence lends tacit approval to an illegal action on their part. If your reason for presence at the event was to be “just Mailing/Street Address P.O. Box 758, 217 Main Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Office (360) 376-4500 Classifieds (800) 388-2527 Fax (360) 376-4501
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standing by to drive someone home who was drinking,” and that person happened to be a teammate, what does that reveal about your own character? We are concerned about the lowering of standards in a time when the entire citizenry needs more than ever to be held to a high standard. This is not the time to allow the dumbing down of expectations among youth. I guess the first offense of DUI in adults should be excused as well, no matter what happens – unless we can enlist our youth to drive us home as well. I was gratified to see that Mari Gardner had written a response (letter to the editor, Aug. 1 edition) that echoed my own sentiments about the change. I applaud her work on the committee, and am dismayed that the board chose to make a change that only serves to “dumb down” the expectations adults make of youth. A “Get Out of Jail Free” card is not the answer and does not promote the character which should be instilled by caring adults, most notably by example. This is a bad example, and a bad precedent. It places extraordinary pressure on the youth, who now can lend tacit approval to their teammates’ illegal behavior simply by being present. Far better to have those youth mentioned for their lack of attendance, which might provoke some reflection among the participants! Bea vonTobel Orcas Island
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LETTERS FROM 4 Local discussion needed about Nat’l Monument Wow! We have the Audubon Society and other organizations having their members sign form letters asking to have our BLM lands be made a National Monument. Why not have a local discussion on the issue? Are we simply going to concede local control of our economy and community to the federal government? History suggests that if you have a National Marine Sanctuary, National Monument, National Conservation Area, National Park, etc., several things happen: • The process is started by a small group of individuals who “know best” and who lobby quietly behind the scenes for federal control. • Control of the designated areas, and many adjacent areas to these lands, end up managed with a superior authoritarian attitude via a bureaucracy that is thousands of miles away. • A planning line is drawn around the areas that are eventually intended to be controlled/affected. In our case that area was identified by a green line on a map, at the request of Representative Rick Larsen. • Agriculture uses are usually restricted or phased out over time. Ag is messy and in general is not pretty or desirable to bureaucrats and tourists. • Local economies change and become less diverse. This causes a loss of community/culture/heritage for
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local communities. • Property owners lose rights, use, and value of their lands. Over time, inholders and adjacent landowners are made to be willing sellers through a variety of regulations, restrictions, and bureaucracy and eminent domain actions. I believe in promoting ways to protect our heritage and lands, without giving away our children’s sovereignty. We can promote Conservation over Prohibition (Gary Tripp) through education and actions that make a real environmental difference. As 2009 Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Elinor Ostrom, noted in her scientific studies, the best strategies for managing a commons is local control because it allows rules to be “based on unique aspects of a local resource and culture.” Ostrom found that, “local people usually know more about what’s best for their communities than expert planners.” Ostrom promoted education and low cost sanctions for rule violators. Most humans want a clean nest and to protect and to care for where one lives and what one owns. If we have thriving communities with vibrant businesses we will have the money to spend on enhancing and protecting the environment. If you want to get involved, call me at 378-6473. Frank M. Penwell San Juan Island
Painting lost I have lost an important painting. I painted it for a family and it has sentimental memories of their house, which was donated to Opal. It shows a little white house with a green roof and trim. A tree in front and a little red wagon. The water and trees on the sides of the house. It was last seen by me at
my art class at the Orcas Center. I had set it down to put in my car and it disappeared. If anyone has seen it I would greatly appreciate having it back so it can be returned to its rightful place. Please call 376-5431 or email me at thecreativeedge@rockisland.com. Gayle Keith-Ashley Orcas Island
Coal terminal debate continues A few thoughts re Mr. Riordan’s response to my letter on the coal terminal. If any claims of economic gains are “bloated,” I suggest the reader look no further than the massive benefits we are told will come with “green jobs.” Can anyone say Solyndra? Coal terminal gains are speculative? Isn’t everything in life speculative? If a coal train is so bad, why don’t we just shut down I-5, ban wildfires and dust storms in Asia and volcanos while we’re at it? In fact, the reports cited as being so damning to the terminal are mostly in agreement with projected benefits, both economic and labor, saying the impact estimates are “reasonable,” the findings “well done,” concluding that the terminal could reduce local unemployment by 12 percent. Oh, the 45 percent discrepancy in indirect benefits? The report admits they had no good models to work with on that point. Finally, if the real problem with this project is that it’s being promoted by an evil Wall Street corporation, then I suggest, to paraphrase a great man, that yes, freemarket capital is the worst economic system ever tried, except when compared to all the others! Thank you. Joe Davis Orcas Island
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False alarm raised over Frisbees, kites, CAO by Lovel Pratt
San Juan County Council, Dist. 1
Mr. Blanchard’s letter expresses concern that playing Frisbee or flying kites won’t be allowed near wetlands and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (“Overreaching CAO buffer restrictions,” Aug. 1 Sounder, page 5). The draft Critical Areas Ordinance update lists many allowed activities in and near wetlands and FWHCAs. I’ll include the complete sentence from the CAO tables that Mr. Blanchard references: “Outdoor recreational activities including hunting and fishing (pursuant to state law), bird watching, hiking, boating and swimming.” I think the entire county council intends to allow for “outdoor recreational activities.” I encourage Mr.
Blanchard to reference the complete draft language and to promote constructive discussion instead of being alarmist. If ‘outdoor recreational activities’ doesn’t adequately address Frisbee-playing or kite-flying, I invite him to provide suggestions for changes. The CAO update is required by law and must comply with current law. Significant time and scarce county resources have been spent since this CAO update began in 2003. We need to complete the CAO update and I am working to develop regulations that satisfy the law and work for our community. I want to point out that there are changes in the draft CAO update that include some significant improvements as compared to current code from the
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perspective of property owner rights, including: The draft CAO update applies only to the areas inside in the Federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps with no additional buffers. The existing code applies within 300 feet of the FIRM maps. The draft CAO update clearly states that lawfully non-conforming structures, uses, and activities may continue in perpetuity. The current code requires that a shoreline structure that does not conform to current regulations and is destroyed more than 75 percent must be rebuilt according to current regulations. The draft CAO update allows structures that are non-conforming because of CAO regulations, even if 100 percent destroyed, to be rebuilt in the existing footprint and continue as lawfully non-conforming structures in perpetuity. San Juan County is fortunate to have so many citizens engaged in the CAO update process and I thank the Sounder for providing a forum for discussion.
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elections FROM 1 jail expenses, corrections and the emergency management department. Cuts in the sheriff ’s budget would be difficult
to avoid, Jean said, without an influx of new and unrestricted revenue, which Prop. 1 will provide. “What makes it harder now is that the county has been cutting positions for three years,” he said. “The cuts left now are very dif-
ficult ones.” The three-tenths of 1 percent increase will nudge up the local sales-tax mark from 7.8 percent, among the lowest in the state, to 8.1 percent. Once it goes into effect, beginning Jan. 1 of next year, it is expected to generate roughly $1 million a year, 40 percent of which will, by state law, go directly to the Town of Friday Harbor. While proceeds from Prop.1 are expected to help soften the county’s bud-
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getary woes by generating $600,000 of new revenue each year, that new cache of cash must be used, in accordance with state law, exclusively on government services that fall into the category of public safety, such as law enforcement or criminal justice services, public health or road safety projects. It would, however, free up an equal amount of revenue in the general fund that has historically covered such expenses.
Solid waste meeting A public meeting will be held this week to discuss the
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future of the Orcas transfer station. Cimarron Trucking and Orcas Recycling Services have both submitted bids to run the facility. The Vendor Selection Committee, appointed by the San Juan County Council, will review followup questions it asked the two vendors to address before giving a final recommendation. The meeting is on Friday, Aug. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station.
TOURISM FROM 1 percent. Regionally, San Juan County fared well through April, according to the latest report on the Department of Revenue’s website. When compared to 11 other tourism-centric counties in the state, San Juan County (including Friday Harbor) tax grew 29.9 percent. Whatcom and Grays Harbor Counties’ lodging tax grew less than half that amount at 11.99 percent and 11.67 percent, respectively. Lance Evans, director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, said his insight into this summer’s tourism is what he sees at the office. Evans said there has been an increase in visitors requesting guides, walk-ins to the chamber and what he says is the most telling – more people asking where to find lodging. “There are hopeful signs,” Evans said. He added that visitors may be increasing from last year, but he suspects that their experiences may have changed. “Visitors may be camping more, not eating out as much and staying fewer days,” he said.
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Business seminars The Chamber of Commerce is offering two business seminars on Aug. 22 in the Outlook Inn’s Victorian Room. “Social Media Marketing for a Small Business” is from 8 to 9 a.m. and “Email Marketing” is from 9 to 10 a.m. Call 376-2273 to reserve a spot.
Real Estate The Northwest Multiple Listing Service reports that sales are up 67 percent this July when compared to last July. A total of 15 residences were sold this month and nine were sold at this time last year. So far this year, there have been 103 units sold compared to 68 sold in 2011. Sale prices have also increased. The average sale price for residences this July was $625,133 and $456,722 for July 2011.
Unemployment Minnie Knych, coordinator of the Workforce Council Career Center in Friday Harbor, said the unemployment rate in San Juan County has improved, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Employment Security. But she said this is typical for summer months on the islands. By the end of July, Knych said the unemployment rate was 5.6 percent, which is still low for the country, but when compared to the usual summer rate of a 3 percent, the “good old days” are still just memories. Knych added the 5.6 rate does not include people who are no longer looking for work, people who are taking summer employment because there are no year-round jobs available or those getting paid “under the table.” “These people have earned a living by working for cash,” Knych said. “They do not pay into social security nor do they pay unemployment insurance, so when they can no longer find work, they have no safety net. The real rate of unemployment and under employment in our county is much higher.” She added that another way to look at the economy is to look at the high number of empty store fronts along Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Knych urges islanders in need of work to contact the Career Center at 378-4662.
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Obituaries Grace Robbins Kidder Grace Robbins Kidder, 90, of Eastsound, Wash., passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012, peacefully at her home. She was born on July 27, 1922 in Berkeley, Calif., the daughter of Hubert and Ruth (Wilder) Kidder. Grace graduated from Newport Harbor High School in 1940 and then attended Santa Anna Junior College. She eventually transferred
Gunther Eschenbrenner
Gunther P. Eschenbrenner, a longtime resident of Orcas Island died peacefully in his home at The Gardens in Williamstown, Va. on Aug. 6, 2012. He was 87 years old and experienced a full long life. Born in Hamburg, Germany, he received an engineering degree in Germany and a masters degree at Columbia University in New York, where he became a U.S. citizen. He married Ellen Spitzer in 1953, who predeceased him in 2001. Together they lived in New York, Connecticut, Texas, London and Calgary before retiring in 1987 to Orcas Island in Washington state. He moved to Vermont in 2011. Throughout his life, Gunther was an inspiration to many. He was a wonderful gentleman and marvelous individual with enviable accomplishments. As a professional mechanical and chemical engineer, he was a valued mentor who set an example for younger engineers and leaders at the M.W. Kellogg Company where he was director of engineering for many years. His career included pioneering work and leadership developing pressure vessel technology that led to
to UC Berkeley, her lifelong dream since so many of her cousins and her brother had graduated from there. Grace worked to put herself through school and finally graduated in 1948 with a degree in nursing. She worked as a public health nurse and as a school nurse around Orange, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. When Grace moved to Washington, she worked as a private nurse for elderly people before settling on Orcas Island to retire. On Orcas, Grace realized innovations, which helped to fight hunger and feed millions of people around the world. Gunther loved the outdoors and pursued a lifelong passion for hiking in many parts of the U.S. and the world, including the Himalayas. He led outdoor backpacking and white water canoe trips for the Sierra Club and the Boy Scouts. He and Ellen campaigned for recycling and protecting natural areas. He was a sailor, a follower of classical music, an ardent lifelong reader, President of the Friends of the Orcas Island Library, and a skilled chef and devotee of French cooking. An invitation from him for dinner was a "not to miss" affair. Gunther is survived by his daughter Sandra Levine, and her husband Michael Levine of Middlesex, Va., his son Ron Eschenbrenner and Rebecca Ryle of Acton, Mass., two grandchildren, Dan Levine of Washington DC and Rachel Levine of Middlesex, Va., and his brother, Rudolf Eschenbrenner who lives near Toronto, Canada. No funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to support affordable housing
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her goal of owning property, designing and building her home. She is preceded in death by her parents. Grace is survived by her brother, Harry Kidder of Kent, Wash. and sister Anna Egasse in Costa Mesa, Calif., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Grace was a kind, caring and generous person. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, Wash. and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Grace, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel. com.
on Orcas Island through the OPAL Community Land Trust; 286 Enchanted Forest Rd; PO Box 1133; Eastsound, Wash. 98245; www.opalclt.org
Leslie Becicka A Celebration of Life Service for Leslie Becicka will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Deer Harbor Community Club in Deer Harbor. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc. To share memories of Leslie, sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
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Richard Allen Marney
Richard Allen Marney, a resident of Orcas Island, passed away on July 24, 2012. He was born on Sept. 12, 1951 in Eugene, Ore., and grew up there and Weaverville, Calif. Richard loved to travel, fish, hunt and play with his grandchildren. He was a lover of the great outdoors on land, and on the water. He lived on Orcas Island for the last 28 years and worked at Island Market 10 of those years. He is survived by his mother, Opal Marney; wife, Linda Marney; sons, Wayne Riddle, Jerod Marney and Tyler Marney; daughters, Korie Marney and Elyshia
Marney; grandchildren, Anastaisha Riddle, Sklyer Carbone, Ashley Kelso, Alexandra Marney and Jaylen Tjio; brothers, Dennis Marney, Dean Marney; sisters, Sharon Mullen, Debra Marney, and Denise Tanuwidjaja.
He is preceded by his father, Clinton Marney and brother, Dale Marney. There will be a memorial held by his family at Orcas Community Church on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. in Eastsound with a potluck following service.
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Jack poses, Jack plays, and Jack tumbles with his buddy, a female Blue Heeler. This Shiba Inu mix seems to love life, and will be a great gift to his adopted family. Visit the Orcas Animal Shelter any day from 2 to 5 p.m., call 3766777, or check all the animals on the web: orcaspets.org.
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The inkblot of sustainability Food Masters program on Orcas Island is spreading seeds of change by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
The military has a strategy called the inkblot, where a small force aims to subdue a large hostile region by pushing out from each area, extending its control until only pockets of opposition are left. On Orcas Island, Food Masters is using a similar technique – planting the seeds of change, and meeting little resistance. Food Masters teaches islanders how to grow and raise their own foods, gain independence from purchased foods and fluctuating global prices, and rekindle some old island communal work traditions similar to barn-raising. And on a five-acre plot of leased land, Food Masters Director Learner Limbach raises goats, grows his own vegetables and uses solar panels and a micro hydro generator. His farm is part of the inkblot of sustainability that has been spreading rapidly across the island, gathering a group of loyal and passionate supporters. “My place is an important element because I am living the lifestyle,” said Limbach, who is 27 and an 11-year Orcas resident. “Within two weeks, there will be five people living here [at his farm] doing volunteer work for FEAST [Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens] and Food Masters and working at my place. They are bringing this young and enthusiastic energy to the islands … and we’re building a team here.” Food Masters, launched in the winter of 2011, began with a core group of about a dozen folks including Limbach, FedEx driver Ulanah McCoy, farmer Dan Borman and real estate agent Ken Wood. The group offers a diversity of classes from how to use greenhouses and hoop houses to extend the growing season, tool repair, holistic land management, beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, how to cook miso soup, seaweed cultivation and even rabbit slaughtering. Each course offers a scholarship opportunity or work trade. And Limbach has been pleased to see a great turnout. “Pretty much from the beginning, every class has been really well attended,” Limbach said. “I’m not really surprised that people come to our classes because
this stuff is really awesome, but I have been impressed and constantly in awe at the constant interest month after month.” Limbach has also seen new faces turn up for Food Master courses this year and some of those folks came from San Juan and Lopez Island. In addition to the classes, Food Masters also hosts work parties to help community members install infrastructure needed to produce food like building chicken houses, mending garden fences and pruning fruit trees. “The rate at which we are accumulating skills and then accessibly delivering that information through this and other programs is incredible,” said Bradford White, who has been working on and producing films about Limbach’s farm for the summer. “In the truest sense, Food Masters is about the mastery of observation and then implementing agrarian acts within the greater contexts of those observations.” Now White is inspired to move to Orcas Island to work with Limbach, and the FEAST and Food Masters programs. He is one of many creating the momentum – Food Masters joined forces with the Funhouse-Commons in January, which now gives them a central headquarter and access to their facilities. The FunhouseCommons is a community center located in Eastsound. “They have been really supportive and have helped to publicize our events,” Limbach said. Pete Moe, director of the FunhouseCommons, said he wanted to connect with Food Masters because it is “important and good for the local economy. Ecotourism and organic farming are real growth areas for the economy.” And there is room for the relationship between Food Masters and the FunhouseCommons to grow, said Moe, who recently visited Limbach’s farm for a meeting over a lunch of freshly killed deer and fresh vegetables. They talked about the potential future, like how to get off-islanders interested in coming to the islands for a “Cooking and Living on the Land” seminar, which would in turn stimulate tourism in other parts of the island.
“We [at the Funhouse-Commons] want to support positive directions and education for kids,” Moe added. Limbach said Food Masters is still evolving and in the future he would like Food Masters and the Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens program to grow together. They are both part of the same movement, he said. FEAST, now in its fifth year, is open to all local high school students for school credit and aims to lift the veil on all things agriculture. On Sept. 30, Food Masters and FEAST are hosting a joint fundraiser, which will be a farm dinner with all local food. There will be music, a short film made by White and teens will talk about their summer experiences. Limbach hopes funds are raised to help the programs continue into the next season. “The community here is thirsty for more than what the dominant culture offers – a technological society comprised of turning the earth into toxic wastelands for the sake of economy and ‘progress,’” White said. “The members of this island are actively participating in making change; passivity is not in the cards for them.” You can also look for Food Master’s demonstrations at the fall’s Great Island Grown Festival ( previously known as the Islands’ Farm Festival) and look for updates on their classes at www.islandssounder.com. For more info, contact Learner Limbach at foodmasters.orcas@gmail.com.
‘Warre’ beekeeping class
Food Masters’ “An Introduction to the Warre Method of Beekeeping in the Pacific Northwest” is Sunday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Coffelt Farm with a potluck lunch at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $40. Pre-registration is required. There are work-trade opportunities and or scholarships available. Participants will learn about the Warre hive and method of beekeeping with considerations for the climate in the Pacific Northwest. The Warre hive method is a more sustainable alternative to some common bee keeping practices, say organizers. Instructor Ernie Schmidt is currently a mentor associated with the Olympia Beekeeper Association, where he is also working toward his Master Beekeeper Certification. The class is full, but email sharksneedfins@gmail.com or 376-3427. to get on the waiting list or possibly a second class.
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Sharon Abreu at Brown Bag CALENDAR The Brown Bag Concert on Wednesday, Aug. 22 will feature soprano Sharon Abreu. Abreu has been singing harmony since the age of three. She was a soloist for the Puccini Heroines lecture series at Marymount Manhattan College and sang in master classes with
Metropolitan Opera soprano Licia Albanese. On Orcas, Abreu starred in roles in The Taffetas at Orcas Center and the Vagina Monologues with the Actors Theatre of Orcas Island. Bring a lunch to Emmanuel Episcopal Parrish at noon and be
prepared to enjoy 30 minutes of beautiful music, say organizers. There is no charge for the concert but the Emmanuel Music Committee welcomes donations to help fund a music scholarship that benefits a young Orcas music student each summer. Abreu will announce the program from the stage.
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Blues and BBQ fundraiser The Orcas Island Lions Club, which is celebrating 40 years of service, is hosting a “Blues and BBQ Fundraiser” featuring The Fat Tones. The celebration will be at The Beach House (formerly Discovery House) at Rosario Resort on Sunday, Aug. 19. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the band starts at 6 p.m. All profits will benefit the Orcas Island Lions Club. The Fat Tones are making their third appearance on the island. “If you love to dance this is an event not to be missed,” say organizers. The BBQ starts at 5 p.m.
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Zombie County fair goes green movie premiere The world premiere of “Zombie Diem,” a film produced by local island teens and aspiring director Conrad Wrobel, is coming to Orcas on Saturday, Aug. 18, during the Funhouse Common’s Teen Night program. The screening will begin at 7 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
The county fair has newly trained master composters and recyclers this year. You’ll recognize them by their “MCR” badges. These volunteers will be at trash/recycling stations to help answer questions. Others will be around the Ag Tent or produce area to talk to you about composting. “The goal of the training effort is to improve islanders’ knowledge and skills that will move us, eventually, towards a ‘Zero Waste’ future,” said Helen Venada, Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste coordinator. Recycling tips • Bring your own shopping bag • Bring your own washable/reusable plates, cups and utensils • Use reusable steel water bottles
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Roundtable with Prelutsky Children’s Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky, shown at right, will be at the Writer’s Roundtable for an informal conversation about his work. The session is on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Library. This opportunity coin-
The power of a labyrinth The Children’s Story Path, a workshop based on the theme of journey, was presented by Emmanuel Parish for two weeks in July. Children ages six to 12 explored the dynamics of journey through storytelling, labyrinth work and creative art responses. Labyrinths consist of a single path, leading to the center and back out again. Unlike mazes, there are no dead ends and the traveler cannot get lost. Emmanuel Parish is part of a worldwide labyrinth community, receiving a constant flow of visitors traveling the path. Emmanuel is home to both an outdoor stone labyrinth and an indoor, portable, canvas labyrinth, used for workshops and candlelight walks. A certified labyrinth facilitator is available to lead workshops on the history of the labyrinth and its role in nurturing the spiritual life. “By whatever means one arrives at the labyrinth, by intention or surprise, and by whatever means one travels,
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10:00 a.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m. Testimony Meeting First Wed. of the month Orcas Elementary School Library 376-5873
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ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH ORCAS St. Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 1:00 p.m. Sunday
LOPEZ ISLAND Center Church Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday
LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS Sunday Sunday Sunday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m. St. David’s Church Center Church Emmanuel Church 760 Park St. 312 Davis Bay Rd. 242 Main St. Friday Harbor Lopez Island Eastsound Pastor Anne Hall 468-3025 •lutherans anjuans @rockis land.com
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Recycle batteries at Exchange Orcas Recycling Services is offering a new public service at The Exchange. A new program has been established that will accept and recycle all types of batteries, beginning in September. There will be no cost to the public for rechargeable batteries (such as cordless tools and cellphones) and
sealed lead acid batteries, such as batteries for computer backup systems and cars. General household alkaline batteries will also be accepted, for a nominal fee. “People have been asking for battery recycling for a number of years, there’s a big need on Orcas, so we’ve figured out how to make
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‘Down Under in Deer Harbor’ by Mike Coughlin Special to the Sounder
Three years ago, the residents of Deer Harbor were told their post office might close. The building lease would expire. Locals would have to drive to Eastsound or Orcas for postal matters. Deer Harbor community members didn’t agree. Residents started a grass roots letter writing campaign to stop the closure. Encountering government bureaucracy and political buck passing, they decided to take action. Many joined together in an intense fundraising campaign to bring in the $250,000 needed to buy the current building and force the United States Postal Service into a new lease. With a few days to
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Guests at last year’s event, “A Taste of South America.” spare before the old lease ran out, Deer Harbor residents, through their active community club, obtained a new, ten-year lease with the USPS. David competed with and defeated Goliath. Last summer the Deer Harbor Community Club put on its first fundraiser to help retire the Post Office debt. The theme of “A Taste of South America” embodied the wine tasting of Latin American wines, tapas, and an auction. The event was highly successful and attended by more 100 island residents and guests. The evening was still talked about over the winter as the commemorative glasses became collectors’ items. This year, on Sunday, Aug. 26, “Down Under in Deer Harbor” will take
place at the Deer Harbor Community Center from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission includes the tasting of 10 different wines from Australia and New Zealand, this year’s commemorative glass, a nearly endless supply of delicious tapas and dessert, music by Ron Myers, and a seat at the auction with a variety of great items to win. As last year’s event sold out quickly, those interested in attending can find out more by calling 376-2214. Tickets are $50 each, and will go towards retiring the remaining debt of $87,000. Last year’s event was a great deal of fun and a repeat is expected.
Wildfire plan approved
The county council unanimously approved the San Juan County Community Wildfire Protection Plan on Aug. 7. The CWPP addresses wildland fire risk in San Juan County and identifies strategic sites and methods for fire mitigation projects. Contact Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien at kobrien@orcasfire.org or 376-2331 for more info.
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ONLY 1 LEFT! Born 0610-12; 3/4 Great Pyrenees, 1/4 English Mastiff Female! Ideal as pet and guard dog. Large, intelligent protectors of you, your family and livestock. Last years puppies have already saved children! Great health and strength. Shots and wormed. $700. Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island. 2 5 3 - 3 4 7 - 1 8 3 5 . jhof585075@aol.com
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Friday, August 17th & Saturday August 18th, 8am - 4pm. Victorian Valley, follow signs from North entrance. Furniture, glassware, fabrics, tools, collectibles. Everything must go. Free items. See you there!
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RARE 24’ OFFSHORE I/O with cuddy. 1988 hull, great shape! 2003 Mercruiser Horizon 6.2 HP?, 320 HP Bravo 3 drive. 16 GPH at 30- 35 knots. Top end 45 knots. Radar and GPS. Hardtop. Was kept indoors in Anacortes, now on Vashon. Fired up on first crank this spring. Longshaft kicker won’t start (at the moment). Needs a cleaning, but it’s a beast! Switching to more open, summer family boat (deckboat, etc).
LOADED 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T. Barely driven; 17,700 miles. Perfect Black exterior with Dark Gray interior. Dealer maintained. CARFAX available. AC, CD, MP3, Nav System, Bluetooth. 5.7L Hemi V8. Only asking $27,800 ($1,500 below KBB). Ready to SELL TODAY. Call Greg: 843412-7349. South Whidbey.
20’ BAYLINER TROPHY 1994. Includes 1994 Escort Trailer, Mariner 150 HP motor & 9.9 HP Mariner motor. Sleeps 3- 4 in cabin with center table. Stored since 2005. Includes depth finder, ladder, table & porta potty. Good condition! $9,500 or consider best offer. Coupeville, Whidbey Island. Call 360-678-3945. pakm@comcast.net Treasure Hunting? Check out our Recycle ads before someone else ďŹ nds your riches.
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. Find what you need 24 hours a day.
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
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.
8’ SIDEKICK Cab-Over Camper, 1984, fits long bed truck. Must see to appreciate! Great for hunting, camping, fishing & summer getaways. Self contained including bathroom, stove, sink and bed. Sleeps 2 to 3 people. Great condition! All records included. Only second owners. $1,000 obo. Port Orchard. 360-895-4202. Get the ball rolling... Call 800-388-2527 today.
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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
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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! $7,000. Eastsound, San Juan Islands. 360-3175843 Vehicles Wanted
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. 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.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vendor Selection Committee, appointed by the San Juan County Council to recommend an operator of the Orcas Island Solid Waste Facility, will conduct a meeting on August 17, 2012, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM in the meeting room at the Orcas Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound. Agenda item is to review and discuss vendor responses to follow-up questions for the purpose of vendor recommendation. LEGAL NO. SJ413013 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. August 15, 2012 NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, August 17 at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned is the duly appointed and qualified Successor Trustee of the Revocable Living Trust Agreement of Harold E. Asper, dated August 3, 2009 and that Harold E. Asper died
for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. LEGAL NO. SJ413610 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. August 15, 2012
which the vessel was located. The written request can be submitted immediately but cannot be filed any later than the tenth day after the date of custody, which will be September 10th, 2012. The right to a hearing is deemed waived if a request is submitted late, and the owner is liable for any costs owed to San Juan County. These costs may include all administrative costs incurred by San Juan County, removal and disposal costs, and costs associated with environmental damages directly or indirectly caused by the vessel. In the event of litigation, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. San Juan County reserves the right to pursue any other remedies available under law. For more information, contact J. K. Baumann, representing San Juan County, at 206-999-0547 or Baumann@rockisland.com. LEGAL NO. SJ413751 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. August 15, 2012
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OBTAIN CUSTODY. Per RCW 79.100, San Juan County intends to take custody of an unnamed derelict sail boat with registration WN1336MA on August 30th, 2012. The burned vessel hulk is stored at Jensen’s Marina after salvaging off of Spieden Island, WA. After taking custody, San Juan County may use or dispose of the vessel without further notice. A letter has been mailed to both the legal and registered owner’s last known addresses. To retain custody of this vessel before the Custody Date, the owner must: 1) contact the coordinator below, and 2) remove the vessel from storage for appropriate disposal. To redeem the vessel once San Juan County has taken custody, per RCW 53.08.320 (5) (b), the owner must commence a lawsuit to contest San Juan County’s decision to obtain custody of the vessel, or the amount of reimbursement owed, in the superior court of the county in
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON A SAN JUAN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
on May 26, 2012. Any creditor having a claim against the trust estate must file his/her claim or its claim with the undersigned at the address given below within ninety (90) days after the first publication of this notice.
DATED this 2nd day of August, 2012. /s/ NANCY GOLDSMITH NANCY GOLDSMITH 815 W. Bridge Street Sp. 7 Yerington, NV 89447 LEGAL NO. S412334
San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a San Juan County Solid Waste Management Plan. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Plan. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Plan that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Plan may then be adopted with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written
comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Plan is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Plan may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://sanjuanco.com/swmp/. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or Public Works at 360-370-0500. LEGAL NO. SJ413025 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. August 15, 2012.
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