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Election results – San Juans and beyond Charter propositions approved, Hughes elected to council, school bond & levy pass, San Juan County is GMO-free by SCOTT RASMUSSEN and COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Staff report

CRC amendments pass

Robert Dash photo First three. Then six. Now, back to three K-12 students of Orcas Island School District gathered on Friday, Nov. 9 to celebrate the bond and levy passage. again. With a mighty push from the smallest of The measure was approved by 64 percent the three largest islands, San Juan County were well represented with just one out of er decision still go directly to superior court, voters stripped away key components of the six (council members). They may not have and county elected positions will remain and rejected by 36 percent of Orcas voters. “I am so grateful to all the hardworkHome Rule Charter and reassembled the as many voters, but the power they have is non-partisan. In addition, with voter-approval of Prop.3 ing people who helped with the bond and legislative and executive branches of county when they vote as a bloc.” Meanwhile, voters also approved the (85 percent), the county council and its levy campaign,” said Janet Brownell, school government in a manner much like they CRC-endorsed Prop. 2, by 54 percent coun- sub-committees must adhere to the state board member and Orcas Island Education used to be. Foundation president. “Most of all I am Proposition 1, which reduces the county ty-wide, putting management of day-to-day Opening Public Meetings Act. thankful to the Orcas voters. I want to legislative body from a six-person council county operations back into the hands of the personally thank them for their votes. It down to three full-time elected officials, legislative branch and creating a position of was a vote for our island children. A vote, and which reestablishes county wide elec- county manager to carry out the council’s tions for those offices, drew 55 percent of directives. Lopez voters also backed Prop. 2 Rick Hughes has beat Scott Lancaster that given this economy, is personal – and hard to make. Thank you for looking to the ballots cast in the Nov. 6 election, a total by a margin of 84 percent. Prop. 2 ends a six-year experiment in in the race for county council seat Orcas future.” of 5,397 votes, all precincts combined, as West. Hughes had 69 percent of the vote The bond is for 20 years. The terms are of Friday. An estimated 150 ballots cast in separating the powers of while Lancaster came in with 26 cents per $1,000. The money will be used the Nov. 6 election have yet to be counted, the legislative and execu31 percent. tive branches of governfor building renovations. according to county elections. “I am very excited and The architectural firm Mahlum has The three-person council will take the ment, ushered in under the thrilled and honored to have helm of county government in mid-May, charter. The charter called that much support,” Hughes following a county-wide election April 23. It for the council to hire an SEE ELECTION, PAGE 6 said. “Scott is a good guy and will replace a six-person council with three administrator, a position we ran a good campaign.” newly elected office-holders – Bob Jarman, formerly held by Pete Rose, Jan. 9 is his first day. Marc Forlenza and Rick Hughes – all of with sole authority over Hughes says he plans to run whom will be sworn into office in Jan. 1. For day-to-day operations and Display advertising: more information about how the upcom- responsibility for crafting again during the county-wide Thursday at noon ing elections will work, see auditor Milene the county’s annual budget. election for the council. That responsibility will now Henley’s guest column on page 6. Hughes and his wife Classified advertising: Last week, the Citizen’s Salary Commission reside with the auditor. Marlace manage Ray’s Friday at noon The provisions of Prop. approved the new salary for the three memPharmacy. He also runs a Legal advertising: ber council. Each commissioner will be paid 2 go into effect following property management group; contributed photo Weds at noon $74,930 per year, plus a benefits similar to certification of the Nov. 6 serves as treasurer of the Rick Hughes election results, slated for the package for present council members. Press releases, Letters: Orcas Island Farmers’ Market Nowhere was Prop. 1 embraced more Nov. 27. Gaylord said the Thursday at noon Association, is a board mementhusiastically than on Lopez Island, duties of the manager and ber of Eastsound Planning where the amendment sailed by in greater that position’s relationship to the council and Review Committee; volunteers as little than landslide-like proportions: 84 percent. should be established by the existing six- league coach; and serves as the PTSA coVoters on San Juan, where Prop.1 narrowly person council sooner rather than later. Office: 376-4500 president. “The council has a real opportunity passed, and voters on Orcas, where it failed Prior to moving to Orcas, Hughes was an Fax: 376-4501 by a narrow margin, essentially canceled to show some leadership in defining the executive with ESPN. His family has been relationship between the council and the each other out. Advertising: advertising@islandThat Lopez would side heavily with Prop. county manager,” he said. “And I hope that on Orcas since 1944 and Marlace is a fourth ssounder.com generation Orcas Island resident. 1 was anticipated, CRC Chairman Gordy they do.” Classified: 1-800-388-2527, While Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 will eliminate Petersen said. classifieds@ “We were predicting around 80 percent,” several key elements of the charter, others Petersen said of pre-election calculations remain unaltered, including the process of soundpublishing.com Voters have passed the $11.9 million by Prop. 1 supporters. “Our sense was that initiative and referendum, the citizens salaEditor: editor@ people on Lopez didn’t think they felt they ry commission, appeals of hearing examin- Orcas Island School bond measure.

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Food Bank drive is ‘fruitful’ Orcas High School senior by ORCAS FOOD BANK BOARD AND VOLUNTEERS

launches choir project by JULES MANN

Orcas High School senior

I’m excited to announce that this winter there will be a choir for middle and high schoolers! Directed by Pamela Wright, the choir will be co-ed and will sing a mixture of a cappella, modern, and traditional music. We hope to participate in the school’s concerts, and host our own concert at the end of the season. The choir will go from Nov. 14 to March 1. This is approximately 35 practice days. We will practice in the school’s band room after school: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:05 to 3:55 p.m. The cumulative price for all 15 students is $1,200. I am fundraising, but this is still a lot of money. Some students can’t afford to pay anything. If you would like to make a donation, or sponsor one student, it would be greatly appreciated. All money is handled by The Funhouse Commons, donations may be sent there: 30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound Wash., 98245.

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to P.O. Box 424, Eastsound 98245. Just $50 helps support a family of four for two weeks. • Arrange with your bank to make an automatic monthly or quarterly transfer of any given amount to the Orcas Island Food Bank. • Bring non-perishables to our drop-off sites: the Food Bank building at 116 Madrona Street, the Senior Center, Key Bank; and Post Offices in Eastsound, Deer Harbor and Orcas. See a description of acceptable items on our website at www.orcasislandfoodbank. org • Hold a food drive or fundraising benefit at your business or event. You are our most valuable asset, and we are grateful to have such a caring community helping to mitigate hunger on Orcas.

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Our sincere thanks to all who have given and continue to give to the current Orcas Island Food Bank drive. This drive, that extends to the end of the year, enables us to meet our budget and prepares us for the coming Thanksgiving and holiday seasons when the amount of fellow islanders needing assistance from the food bank nearly doubles. We are community grown and supported. Your dollars supply supplemental groceries for those who are facing impossible choices between rent, utility bills, childcare, transportation, medications and food. Besides a generous amount of cash donations, several island businesses and individuals are holding special events.

• The Islands’ Sounder is donating $5 to the food bank for each new subscription and $8 for every two-year subscription. • The employees of Islanders Bank are collecting food and cash donations for the food bank through the end of the year. They are hoping to surpass last years’ donations totaling $515. • Goldeneye Farm held an apple pressing event that contributed 40 gallons of fresh cider to the food bank. • Doe Bay Cafe is donating $1 to the food bank for every pizza sold during its Open Mic and Pizza Night every Thursday through November. How to help • Write a check payable to the Orcas Island Food Bank for any amount, big or small, and mail it back

Designate “For Middle/High School Choir” in the memo line of any check. For additional information, please contact me at 317-8252 or mann.juliette@ gmail.com.

A day to shop at stores owned by our friends and neighbors and a day to do our part for the businesses that do so much for us. On Saturday, November 24, let’s get out and Shop Small.®

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Thanksgiving meal at Odds Rotted tree removal at park The community is invited by the Oddfellows to its annual Thanksgiving dinner to be held on Nov. 22 at 4:30 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall in Eastsound. The Oddfellows will supply the turkeys and tableware. Everyone else should bring a beverage of their choice and a dish to share from the list below, according to last name. A - M Your favorite side dish (mashed potatoes, yams, veggies, etc.) N - R Salad, bread or rolls S - Z Dessert Feel free to bring your famous specialty dish instead of the suggested one above, if you like. For more details, call Bill at 3768857 Meredith Griffith photo

A previous community Thanksgiving meal.

Sheriff’s Office receives grant for new boat The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office gency response tasks necessary in San Juan announced that it has been awarded County. a Federal Port Security Grant of up to The new public safety boat is intended $785,000 to acquire an emergency response to replace two existing public safety vesboat to be available to fire agencies and sels. From the Sheriff ’s Office, the 28-foot emergency medical services as well as law Boston Whaler patrol boat on Orcas is due enforcement. to be retired. The Whaler is 25 years old, Sheriff Rob Nou and the foam between the describes the projinner and outer hull is sat“Orcas Island Fire and ect as a collaborative urated with seawater, makeffort involving all EMS Rescue has not made ing the boat overweight and fire departments inefficient and potentially any commitments throughout the county. unsafe. The Sheriff ’s Office is San Juan Island Fire to participate in the now working with the District 3 also plans to proposal.” various agencies to craft decommission its fireboat an agreement on the — Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien “Confidence” when the joint operation of the new boat, with greater fireboat. fighting capabilities, comes The federal grant requires a local match into service. The existing fire boat may be that can be satisfied by staff time and sold to another agency in the Puget Sound, other planned expenditures that should not helping to fund the project. increase costs to local taxpayers. “San Juan County presents unique chalOrcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien says his lenges to its public safety community department has not yet signed on to par- because of its geography,” Nou said. “In ticipate. an emergency, we must be able to move “Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has not people between islands and to the mainland made any commitments to participate in at all hours of the day and night and in all the proposal,” he said. “That being said, we weather conditions.” recognize the importance of maintaining Currently, the Sheriff office’s boat collaborative relationships with the other “Guardian” serves as a marine ambulance county emergency providers so the com- and emergency response vessel. Nou said missioners and I are continuing to evaluate that during the five years that “Guardian” and discuss a possible model for involve- has been in service, there have been occament.” sions where there have been emergency Nou said that currently no state or fed- medical calls at same time from different eral agency maintains emergency marine islands. response equipment in the islands. “Guardian” is temporarily out of service “Often, in marine emergencies, other for the repairs after running around during agencies call us as first responders because an emergency medical call in September. of our proximity and local knowledge,” he When the new public safety boat comes said. into service, “Guardian” would be moved The initial design process is now under- to Orcas Island, but remain available for way for a vessel capable of serving as a emergencies throughout the county. marine ambulance for medical response Nou is proposing a proportionate “share” to outer islands and medical transport to in obtaining, operating and maintaining the hospitals in weather conditions that make new vessel into the future. The fire departevacuation by air impossible. It will also ments have yet to craft an agreement. be outfitted for marine rescue and dive For a story on Orcas Fire and Rescue’s response, equipped to fight marine, marina, work with the Coast Guard stationed in and waterfront fires, and be an all-weather Bellingham, see page 10. patrol boat for law enforcement and emer-

by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

Laminated root rot and Douglas fir trees are both native to the Pacific Northwest. An increasing infection of the rot in these towering green giants in areas where human traffic is high has caused alarm for the park service. The solution is tree removal. “We’ve got over 5,000 acres of forest. This [tree removal] is a small percentage of the park around high-use areas so that we are able to keep it open for visitors in a safe manner,” said Park Manager Jim Schuh. “Stuff like that has to happen, otherwise we’d have to shut down – completely excluding people.” The tree removal begins in the park on Thursday and cutting and associated hauling and cleanup will potentially continue until the end of March, when tourists will start flocking to the island. The plan, spearheaded by Robert Fimbel, with the Washington State Parks’ Stewardship Program, calls for patch cutting and thinning in three areas of the park, which include the surrounding areas of the Environmental Learning Center, the primitive campground and the upper part of the north end campground. The areas are high priority because of the year-round and seasonal living quarters by the ELC and overnight guests at the campgrounds.

The fungus Last February, the park held a meeting to discuss laminated root rot, which is a fungus spreading by rootto-root contact between trees. It does not spread through soil or air on its own. It can remain viable in stumps for up to 50 years, infecting any new trees susceptible to the disease. “The root rot is so effective and aggressive where you have stands of pure Douglas fir, whose roots are growing together, overlapping, then graphing together,” Fimbel said. This interconnected root system makes survival difficult. Imagine typhoid fever sweeping through the over-populated slum cities of India. Douglas firs can fall without warning when their roots are rotted, and measuring 40 inches and weighing more than sev-

eral tons, these giants can cause damage when they hit the ground, especially when campers are in the area. In other Washington State Parks, Fimbel has seen trees that looked green and healthy during the summer that with no warning literally “fell over.” There is also concern, said Fimbel, that adjacent trees that do not show symptoms may be in an early and undetectable stage of the disease. Fimbel said the fungus may have been kept in check in an earlier time because historically the forest was more diverse and there could have been more hardwoods – broadleaved deciduous trees – that stopped the pathogen, which spreads one to two feet a year. “It’s a native organism feeding on a native host,” Fimbel said.

The plan Douglas fir, mountain hemlock, western hemlock, grand and Pacific silver fir are all considered “highly susceptible” to the disease. Fimbel’s solution of thinning and patch cuts would give non-host trees more room to grow around the primitive campground and the ELC. Stumps would be left in the ground in the proposed plan because removing them disturbs the soil and doesn’t guarantee getting rid of pathogens, said Fimbel. He also plans to

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An example of laminated root rot.

replant trees, like lodgepole pine, that are resistant to the fungus. He estimates that 500 to 1,000 trees will be removed. During the cuts, some trails, like in the primitive area, will be closed and there will be some shortterm road closures where tree work is occurring on Mount Constitution and near the ELC. Schuh said people should be prepared to see the surrounding areas of the ELC, the primitive campground and the upper part of the north end campground to have a thinner forest and many smaller trees. The park’s goal, he said, has been to create a balance between the health of the forest and the safety concern of visitors. “I hope people can see the balance we are striking,” he said.

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Editorial

Charter changes passed – now what?

estructuring San Juan County’s government is going to be a significant undertaking. But local voters have spoken and the wheels of change are slowing turning. Results for the charter review amendments are clear, especially on Lopez, where islanders overwhelmingly supported the measures. It wasn’t the outcome that we thought would prove most effective for county government. But majority rules in a democracy, and, in this case, the best course of action is to embrace the decision and pitch in to help guide the ship. Under Prop. 1, the county council will revert back to three fulltime officials elected by all voters of the county, and bring an end to the existing six-person council elected by voting districts of roughly equal size in population. In addition, under Prop. 2, the position of county administrator will be replaced by a county manager who is directed by the council. The passage of Prop. 1 means that the terms of three newly elected council members, who will take office in January, will end in May. A county-wide election will happen in April to elect three council members, each of whom must reside in one of three districts. If three or more people will be running in one district, a primary election in February is required. So we can expect a heated election season followed by major change in the operation of county government. Once the new commissioners are in place, the council will define the duties of the county manager, who they will also have to appoint, as well as the council’s relationship with departments not headed by an elected official. Will anything get done during this period? Once the details are ironed out, the effectiveness of government depends on the abilities, qualities and skills of the three people who will be elected to craft our laws and to manage local government’s day-to-day operations. Voters approved these measures; now they better have the patience to see it through.

Public meetings ThuRsday, NOv. 15 OPALCO Board of Directors regular meeting, Lopez Resort, 8 a.m.

ThuRsday, NOv. 22 Orcas Island School, 5:30 p.m., school library.

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To the Editor: Thank you for passing bond and levy Thank you to the voters of Orcas Island for supporting both the school bond and the technology levy. We all recognize that voting to approve bonds and levies is not an automatic action. We sincerely thank all those who helped us to reconfigure and recreate a plan that would address the most pressing needs of the district and be approved by the voters. The members of the Orcas Island School Board have been particularly steadfast through the last few years as we weathered the recession and worked to resolve problems with our structures. Thanks to energy grants and the voters’ support of the elementary school bond and thanks to the state repair grant facilitated by Senator Ranker, we have made progress on the repairs that our buildings needed. There was no way that we could see to finance the major work needed on the 1980’s buildings without this bond. We recognize that our voters have agreed to these taxes with the expectation that the money will be well and carefully spent and we will meet that expectation. We also recognize that both the bond and the levy are an investment in the future of our students and our community. The work

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that we do on our buildings will result in well planned and carefully built spaces that will serve Orcas students and the community for many years. Our technology purchases will help our students obtain an excellent education so that they continue to have many options for success in their future. We welcome community members to be a part of the next phases of the process of rehabilitating our buildings. As we move ahead with the bond project over the next few months, there will be meetings and discussions and opportunities for community members to attend and join in the work. Please call the district office, 376 – 2284, for information. On behalf of the students and staff, I thank you for your support and commitment to our schools. Barbara Kline Superintendent

Thank you for passing charter amendments Thank you to everyone who supported the charter amendments. These changes will result in better and more responsive government for our county. It is particularly gratifying that Prop. 3 passed with such an overwhelming majority, reflecting voters’ strong desire to ensure transparency in the county council’s operations. As its preamble states, the purpose of the charter is to allow citizens “to exert greater control over the actions of

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the county government.” You have done just that. I’d also like to express my deep appreciation to those of you who thought through the issues and came to different conclusions from those of the Charter Review Commission majority. On Orcas, especially, the dialogue has been spirited yet respectful, both in the media and at public forums. I think this encouraged voters to consider the ballot measures carefully, examine the structure and functioning of our county government, and make well-informed decisions. It was an honor for me to serve on the Charter Review Commission. My fellow commissioners were interesting, thoughtful and conscientious people who worked hard to do our best for San Juan County. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent Orcas East. Moana Kutsche Orcas Island

Thanks for Oddfellows’ wood raffle The Oddfellows would like to thank all those who participated in this year’s wood raffle. The money raised will help us with our scholarship fund and our community giving fund. The winner of the wood raffle was Betty Marcum. Congratulations. If you would like to contribute to our charities please send your

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Orcas town hall meeting

County hospital open house

County Council members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West and Patty Miller, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall on Monday, Nov. 19 from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Discussion will focus on the county budget, the Critical Areas Ordinance update

On Nov. 17, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., visitors are invited to tour Peace Island Medical Center at 1117 Spring St. in Friday Harbor. A little after 11 a.m., a special ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held in the main lobby. Peace Island Medical Center, San Juan Island’s new critical access hospital, will open for business Nov. 26. The result of collaboration between San Juan County Hospital District No. 1 and PeaceHealth, the 10-bed critical access hospital will also house a new primary care and specialty clinic, a cancer center, expanded diagnostic and treatment services, an operating suite for outpatient procedures and a 24-hour emergency department with five beds. The architect for the project is Mahlum. The hospital continues to be on budget and on schedule. As construction wraps up, locally provided or procured art is being placed around the medical center, and landscaping should be completed the first week of December. InterIsland Medical Center staff will transition to PIMC when it opens. At that time, the number of physicians (including parttime visiting specialists) serving the hospital district will nearly double.

LETTERS FROM 4 check to: Oddfellows, P.O. Box 1286, Eastsound, WA. Thank you once again. The Odds

Thank you to United Way United Way plays a vital role in our community. This year six Orcas Island organizations received a total of over $20,000 in funding. Thank you, United Way, for your generous support of Hearts and Hand. Your assistance is crucial in helping the Senior Center aid elderly and disabled community members. Hearts and Hands has been a program of the Senior Center for four years now. Our volunteers meet weekly with their recipient to offer assistance and friendship. Friendly visits, help with errands, transportation, light housekeeping and meal preparation are ways in which we help people maintain their independence and quality of life. Our volunteers are grateful for the lessons in living they receive. In the last nine months they have given over 1,200 hours of service. United Way cares about our seniors and those with disabilities. Betsy Louton Hearts and Hands Volunteer Coordinator

Thanks for voicing coal concerns On Nov. 3, approximately 450 citizens attended the Gateway Pacific Terminal scoping hearing – an unprecedented number for one day of environmental action in our community. Together we stood up to protect the Salish Sea from the impacts of coal export. 85 people gave oral testimony (only three of these comments were project supporters). Concerned citizens outnumbered the GPT proponents by more than 20 to one at the hearing. The paid GPT supporters stuck a lot of signs in the ground around the school that day, but it was telling

and the solid waste program. An open questions and answers forum will follow the presentations. Other county issues will be discussed as time permits. For more information, contact the Clerk of the County Council at 378-2898.

to see a line of hundreds of people, wearing red in “no coal” solidarity, relishing in our community, standing next to the unmanned GPT plastic signs. We have the people power. This has been a true team effort. I, and FRIENDS of the San Juans, would like to thank those of you who attended the hearing as well as the Orcas and Lopez NO COALitions – volunteers who are working tirelessly on this issue. We are honored to be part of this community-wide, interisland partnership – together, we are making a difference. Katie Fleming FRIENDS of the SJs

GMO vote is bold By a very respectable margin, voters chose to make the islands in San Juan County a GMO-free zone, reassuring the fact that all food items grown on our islands will truly be organic and free of genetically modified organisms. There is also a movement afoot to make sure there will be a good supply of affordable nonGMO seed sources available for all to purchase. There is more good news on the horizon. A petition is now circulating that gathers signatures in an effort to require mandatory GMO labeling in Washington state. What this means is that the big boys (Monsanto, Dow, PepsiCo, DuPont and many more) will be spending another $46 million in our state to defeat the measure as they did recently, very narrowly, in California. You can rest assured, however, it will be on the ballot again in California, perhaps at the same time it is on the ballot in Washington, and there is no doubt in my mind that GMO labeling will be required in all states at some point in the nottoo-distant future. “It’s not a question of whether, but when,” said Gary Hirshberg, chairman of the “Just Label It” campaign in California. A labeling initiative is also planned for Oregon and, beyond that, efforts are being made to force change at the U.S. Food and Drug

Administration where a citizen’s petition is pending with the agency demanding a re-examination of its policy against labeling of foods that contain genetically modified ingredients. (Reuters Nov. 7 story, http://www.reuters. com/article/2012/11/07/ us-usa-campaigngmo-labeling-idUSBRE8A62D320121107) Monsanto’s claim that GMO foods are “perfectly safe” sounds eerily familiar to the tobacco industries’ claims of the past, doesn’t it? If you wish to help create a healthier Washington state and keep the pressure on the FDA, go to http:// www.labelitwa.org to download a copy of the petition and start gathering signatures for GMO labeling in Washington State. We can make a difference again! Madie Murray Orcas Island

Thank you for community service Orcas is truly a remarkable place to call home. Neighbors helping neighbors is our credo. When one struggles, several others step forward to lend a hand. We have developed a strong network of nonprofits, churches, and civic organizations to knit a strong, supportive and welcoming community together. Philanthropy is deeply imbedded in our island culture. Wednesday, Nov. 14 is National Philanthropy Day. If you serve on a Board or committee, thank you! If you donate to local charities, thank you! Have you volunteered in a classroom, helped clean up a beach or park, or cooked for a dinner kitchen? Thank you! Coach a team? Buy from a bake sale? Lend a tool, share a ride? Thank you! On this day of recognition, I suspect all of Orcas should take a bow. Your philanthropy is the strength of our community. Each kind act, contribution, and connection carries our tradition of caring for each other forward. Thank you. Hilary Canty OICF

Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL ORcAS High Low Precip Nov. 5 56 43 — Nov. 6 56 32 .25 Nov. 7 53 37 — Nov. 8 52 36 — Nov. 9 47 36 — Nov. 10 43 30 — Nov. 11 40 29 .26 Precipitation in November: 1.01” Precipitation in 2012: 24.39” Reported by John Willis, Olga

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Church Services EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Parish of Orcas Island Eastsound (by the water) Bishop Craig B. Anderson, Rector Baptisms & Weddings SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 1st Sunday in month - 10:00 a.m. Other Sundays - 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Church School & Nursery THURSDAYS: 12 noon Rector’s Forum & Holy Eucharist 376-2352

10:00 a.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m. Testimony Meeting First Wed. of the month Orcas Elementary School Library 376-5873

ORCAS ISLAND UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Madrona Street, Eastsound Sunday Worship Services 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m., with a Nursery & Sunday School Pastor Dick Staub Pastor Scott Harris Pastor Grant Myles-Era 376-OICC

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2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:00 am West Sound Community Hall All are welcome! www.orcasislanduu.org

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 Sundays Sundays Every Sunday 9:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:15 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 Ann Hall 468-3025 •lutheransanjuans@rockisland.com

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ELECTION FROM 1 designed a concept that keeps the existing foundation and calls for extensive remodel work in the middle school, library and cafeteria. In addition, a satellite building will be constructed for tech education. That site will also be used to house students during the school year when construction is taking place. Voters approved a twoyear general technology capital projects levy by 68 percent. It is $.06 per $1,000 assessed value, will pay for modernizing the school’s technology facilities.

GMO ban approved It’s a sweeping triumph for the Initiative Measure 2012-4 with 62 percent of the vote. The measure, proposed by organic farmers and others in San Juan County, makes it unlawful to propagate or grow plants or animals in San Juan County which have been genetically modified and provides for penalties and destruction of

such organisms. The measure gained an overwhelming 61.93 percent of the initial ballot tally versus 38.07 percent against. “It gives the prosecuting attorney power to seize and to prosecute but I don’t know where to begin with this,” said Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord about enforcement of the initiative. “It’s hard enough for me to get laboratories to send me blood results for offenders ... and those we need.” In response to passage of the initiative organic grower and chicken rancher Marta Nielson from Orcas Island said, “I’m proud to live in a county that could see the immense benefit of passing this forward-thinking initiative.” Larry Soll, a molecular biologist from San Juan Island, was disappointed but not surprised the initiative passed. He said, “The practical effect on San Juan Island is not large because the few plants that have been genetically modified are unlikely to be planted here. I think this is a misdirected initiative.”

Ref 74 passes Life affirming. It’s the two words Robert Herrmann used to describe how he felt when Referendum 74 was passed by voters. “I am ecstatic and elated and befuddled,” he said. “I am still in shock and awe. I feel gob smacked. There was a huge win for marriage equality across the country.” The results were close: 53 percent of Washington voters approved the measure while 47 percent rejected it. Referendum 74 allows gay couples to marry and preserves domestic partnerships for seniors and the right of religious organizations to refuse to perform or recognize any marriage ceremony. The law will go into effect on Dec. 6. In San Juan County, the measure was overwhelmingly approved: 71 percent to 29 percent. Herrmann, who lives on Lopez, has been with his partner Ron Hall for 16 years. They have already booked a venue for a July

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Even though Libby likes quiet surroundings, free of young kids and yappy dogs, she does like to voice her opinion about life in general. She’s proud of her Bengallike spotted coat and green eyes. Look for Libby at the Orcas Animal Shelter, any day from 2 to 5 p.m. Call 376-6777, or check for all the animals on www.orcaspets.org.

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The Charter Review Commission has proposed a significant change in the structure of county government. If adopted, Proposition 1 would return the county from six district-elected council members to three council members elected county-wide. As supervisor of elections, my interest in the election is ensuring that the process is understood, regardless of the outcome. Please note: This column should not be construed as

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Initiative 502 to legalize recreational use of marijuana. The initiative passed with 55 percent statewide approval and an overwhelming 68 percent support in San Juan County, the largest margin in the state. A similar measure passed in Colorado, making Washington and Colorado the first two states to allow recreational marijuana. Watch for an in-depth story on this topic in the Nov. 21 Islands’ Sounder.

40th District Voters in the San Juans joined their 40th District counterparts in sending a trio of Democratic incumbents, including state Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, back to Olympia with decisive victories. In a bid for reelection, Ranker captured 69.4 percent of both the 40th District vote and of votes tallied Tuesday in San Juan County. Ranker, a first-term incumbent and former San Juan County Councilman,

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wedding on the island. “This is affirming. I feel like a full citizen now,” Herrmann said. “Straight people don’t have the experience of being called names and ridiculed.” The couple held a commitment ceremony and became domestic partners on their 11th anniversary. For those who are already registered as domestic partners, they automatically become married 18 months after the law goes into effect. Washington joins these states in legalizing same-sex marriage: Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. “This isn’t going to be taught in schools, this isn’t going to be shoved down people’s throats,” Herrmann said. “For so many, this is just a non-issue.”

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an endorsement of approval or rejection of Proposition 1. It's purpose is to clarify the statutory electoral process. Should Proposition 1 be rejected, the council will continue to consist of six members and the three members elected in the Nov. 6 election will take office in January and will serve full four-year terms. Should Proposition 1 pass, the three newly elected council members will take office in January, but their terms will end in May, following an election in April

Milene Henley of three new council members to the three new council positions. Sitting council members may choose to run for the new positions, but would, like other candidates, have to file to run again. For the new positions, candidates must reside in the designated “residency districts,” but would be both nominated (in a “primary” election) and elected (in a “general” election) in county-wide elections. The filing period for the new positions would be Dec. 12

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led challenger John Swapp, R-Anacortes, by nearly 10,000 votes; 24,697 versus 14,206. In other races, state Rep. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, took a commanding lead over Brandon Robinson following Tuesday night’s election results, capturing 74 percent of the initial results. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, garnered 77 percent of the district vote against challenger Howard Pellett of the Green Party.

to 14, 2012. Because this would be a filing period unique to San Juan County, neither online filing nor online payment of filing fees would be available. All filings must be in person, by mail, or by electronic means (fax or email). However a candidate files, the filing fee must be received in the Elections Office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14. If three or more candidates file for any one of the three council seats, there would be a countywide “primary” election on Feb. 12 to winnow the field down to the top two candidates. Positions for which only one or two candidates file would go straight to the April “general” election. That election would take place on April 23. Two weeks later, on May 7, the April election would be certified, and the new council members would take office the following Monday, May 13. At that time, the terms of the six sitting council members would end. Following the initial election in 2013, council members would be elected at the normal August and November dates. The next council elections would take place in 2014 (for Lopez/ Shaw) and 2016 (for San Juan and Orcas). If you have any questions or would like more information, contact me or elections staff at 378-3357.

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As the 2013 membership drive kicks off at Orcas Center, Bruce Orchid and Velma Doty were asked to reminisce about the rich history of the center. Orchid was the first director and Doty has been the historian since day one. by BRUCE ORCHID and VELMA DOTY hen asked to co-author this piece about the Orcas Center, Velma Doty and Bruce Orchid, thought we knew everything there was to know and remember about the Orcas Center over the past 25 + years. Well, with a little help from our memories and interviews and a lot of help from Velma’s relentless collection of articles, stories, invitations, letters and playbills, we DO know most everything. Although our time and space is limited here, we would like to share some with you. Therefore we offer this retrospective from the last 26, no that’s really 49 combined years. Fade to the past and we discover that the Orcas Players, formed in 1963, were the first incarnation of the Orcas Center . A group of locals who wanted to act created a small theater group that performed such delicacies as…”The Solid Gold Cadillac,” “The Late Chester Kent,” “Oliver,” and “Arsenic and Old Lace.” They performed in the 1968 4th of July parade as “Dr. Eastman’s Medicine Show,” featuring the good Doctor, Earl Eastman, members of his family and this writer, Bruce, made an appearance in the Medicine show in 1976, accompanying a belly dancer! n 1975, an energetic group of supporters spearheaded by Margaret Exton and including Wally Gudgell, Sr., Robert Titus, Mark Kenedy and Stevens Trainer, filed required paperwork to became a non-profit corporation registered as: the Orcas Center. Some of what followed were plays; “A Christmas Carol,” “Oliver” (again), “Guys and Dolls,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and “The Fantastiks”. All were performed at off-site venues including the Seaview theatre, Rosario, and The Grange. There were children’s movies on Saturday afternoon, and

more adult fair in the evenings. This writer remembers seeing “Raging Bull” at the Grange Hall. Shown on an old 16 mm projector. Later films were projected on 35 mm arc xenon dual projectors secured from the Seaview, along with a sound system and a screen. Now patrons can view modern

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adaptations from the Met and the National Theater on a new screen, shown by projection from a Christie Hi Def digital system, and featuring the likes of “Madame Butterfly,” and “Otello.” Modern history of the Center has to begin with the vision of one woman, a High School English teacher, Margaret Exton. She believed the community could build a performing arts center and community meeting facility within close proximity of the public school, and offer entertainment and social opportunities for all islanders. Well, she was right. June Magnuson made available a piece of property and offered it far below fair market value. With this property secured, Margaret began a campaign to build a facility. Of course, she enlisted a lot of her friends, lawyers, realtors, bankers, school administrators, and just plain folk to fulfill this dream. And fulfill it they did. ith over 130 trustees and more than 8 Managers and Executive Directors over the years, The Orcas Center continues to be the Hot Ticket on Orcas. A sampling of events over it’s history yields a cadre of professional and amateur work that would fill any great hall. Professionals like Wynton Marsallis, Barney McClure, The Sandy Bradley Radio Shoe, Lionel Hampton, Taj Mahal, Asleep at the Wheel, and Buckwheat Zydeco have graced the boards. Professional dance troupes, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, Susan Osborne, The Olga Symphony and countless local productions and events But there is and has been more to it than those mentioned. Visual arts shows began with an exhibit of Jean Putnam’s work in 1987, classes taught by Terry Johnson for over 25 years, and a Visual Arts committee that has managed an art exhibit in the lobby and Madrona Room almost every month for over 25 years.The Crossroads lecture series, town meetings, Senior Services lunch, The Madrona Club Meetings, Garden Club, summer theatre workshops, Emergency Housing during recent storms, where many stayed several days, Orcas Idol, many wonderful weddings, memorials, and retirement parties, and too many fundraisers to be listed. And the musicals on the Main Stage; “Oliver” (yet again)” “Peter Pan,” “My Fair Lady,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Gypsy,” “Oklahoma” and “Cabaret,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and our own island-born “Christmas Carol” – to name a few. any partnerships have been formed to maintain the vision: hotel/motel tax from the county, generous donors, local businesses. Membership and volunteers, however, have been the lifeblood of the Orcas Center from the beginning. Volunteers who set up chairs and bleachers for the Wenatchee Youth Circus, held in the open field soon to become the Center, those that baked, sold used treasures, wore high fashions at our popular Fashion Shows, those who taught cooking classes and provided dinners for performers, and so many donated trips and services to the Summer Gala if mentioned would fill up all available space Paid for by Friends of Orcas Center

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in this article. With the help of donors and volunteers too numerous to mention, including time and material from General Contractor Rolf Erikson, Al Good and Michael Budnick who worked landscaping miracles with the barren site, the Orcas Center opened in February 1986 with four days and nights of performances, over 60 performers, dinners, speeches and many pats on many backs. The Center had evolved from a group of volunteer Managing Directors, to an elected Volunteer Board of Trustees, assuring there would be a member from the school and a student involved in discussions and decisions. The philosophy was simple,” Serve all aspects of the community in meaningful ways,” and keep the mission viable. n 2002 plans, fundraising and construction began on much needed additions, storage, dressing rooms, and the Black Box. Now home to recent performances such as “Little Women” and “Enchanted Forest.” The past 10 years have seen artistic growth, and even more professionalism. The Chamber Music Festival, for example, has brought us renowned world-class musicians. However, it continues to be US, the locals, the volunteers, the businesses and espe-

cially the members of the Orcas Center who have been the real “Stars of the Show” these past 50 years. More and more of US are needed to continue the vision, continue the mission, and continue to serve all aspects of our community. Add your name to the Margaret Exton “Volunteer of The Year” or the theatre’s “Bunny” awards. Join, volunteer, help It is your Orcas Center. Support it! Join it! Enjoy it!

contributed photos Clockwise from top: The Old Time Medicine Show in 1968. Construction of Orcas Center in 1986. Jean Putnam (in back row, center) was the first artist to exhibit at the center; Velma Doty is pictured in front, center, with some of her family members. Margaret Exton, one of the founders of Orcas Center. Bruce Orchid, the center's first director.

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County permit database Character building for kids now available online by SuSan Stolmeier Orcas Island Elementary

Visitors to San Juan County’s website can now access building and permit info and make online permit payments of up to $250. The Department of Community Development and Planning announced today that it has completed a successful test of the system with a limited number of users and is now opening it to the general public. Users can now retrieve

up-to-the-minute information on permits issued after Oct. 23, 2009, including hearing information on land use permits, through the new CDP web page. Registration is not required to view permit data; a simple registration process is available to individuals and businesses who wish to make payments online. The new search and permit payment features can be accessed through the CDP

home page at http://sanjuanco.com/cdp by selecting the third menu item: “Online Permit Inquiry & Credit Card Payments.” There is also an online help file, with detailed instructions for searches and payments, available on the CDP home page under “Bulletins.” In the future, CDPD plans to offer online inspection scheduling and single-trade, plumbing, and mechanical permit applications.

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due by Dec. 1. The Ruby Award honors a woman who has worked to improve the lives of women and girls through her professional and/or volunteer work assisting women and girls. Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2013. The Fellowship Award will be presented to a woman who is returning to school for postgraduate study in a college or university leading to an advanced degree. The winner will receive a scholarship award. Applications are due by Jan. 10, 2013. To learn more or to download applications, visit www.sifri.org.

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Orcas Island Elementary students are working this year on character building. We have chosen a character trait for each month we are in school. Mini lessons, books and discussions are based on each word during the month. Nov e m b e r is “Citizenship” and we would like to thank the many citizens who give to our community. We will be making a “thank you tree” to be displayed in different key places in our community. Look for these special trees

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Brigid Ehrmantraut, Emy Carter, Paris Wilson, Wylie Kau, Christian Bailey, Michael Harlow, Anthony Kaskurs and Zach Waage represented Orcas at the Senior Honor Festival in Blaine.

Young musicians in ‘honor festival’ Orcas High School was well represented by eight members of Pamela Wright’s High School Strings class at this year’s San Juan Music Educators Association “Senior Honor Festival” in Blaine, Wash. on Nov. 5. Representing Orcas were violinists Christian Bailey, Emy Carter, Michael

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Harlow and Paris Wilson; violists Brigid Ehrmantraut and Zach Waage; and cellists Anthony Kaskurs and Wylie Kau. Sixteen Northwest area high schools sent some of their top musicians, 237 in all, for all-day group rehearsals culminating in evening performances at the Blaine School’s Performing Arts Center. The eight students from Orcas performed with an orchestra comprised of 53 musicians. “It is a privilege to work with these young students and be able to have them play a part with other schools and represent the San Juan Islands,” Wright said.

Help for Mairi Stagg A Caring Bridge website has been set up for Mairi Rose Stagg, who is fighting a battle with cancer. To visit

the site, go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/mairirosestagg. Donations may be sent to Mairi Rose Stagg, P.O. Box 1826, Eastsound WA 98245. Contact Lilli Pavonix at 317-4794 for more info.

Four deploy to East Coast Four members of the Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross on San Juan have deployed to the areas ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and the Nor’easter following it. Phil Schober has been sent to Sparks, N.J. as a shelter manager, while his wife, Nancy, an RN, has been deployed to Tinton Falls, N.J. Diane Ludeman has been sent to White Plains, NY and other cities as a shelter inventory supervisor. LauraJo Severson has been sent to White Plains.

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‘The Tempest’ to stream in HD “The Tempest,” The Met: Live in HD’s acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s magical fable, comes to Orcas Center’s big screen on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. Composer Thomas Adès conducts the Metropolitan Opera premiere of his own work, with baritone Simon Keenlyside starring as Prospero. Director Robert Lepage recreates the interior of 18th-century La Scala, including the hidden workings underneath the stage, where Prospero, the banished Duke of Milan, practices his otherworldly arts. The New York Times

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wrote, “The music immediately plunges listeners into a world of explosive energy and luminous color so that they are cast adrift on the seascape that Prospero has unleashed.” Tickets for “The Tempest” are $18 for adults, $13 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center Members) and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 3762281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office.

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Left: Viking Lana Bronn (#15) and Bethany Meenach. Top: Viking Emma Minnis. The Lady Vikings had a season ending game during district play-offs against Bear Creek in Bellevue on Nov. 10. The opposing team was tough, keeping the ball close to the Vikings’ net. The Vikings had a strong defense with several saves by goalie Julia Bailey. Lana Bronn scored the one Orcas goal of the game in the second half. The final score was 10 to 1.

Hatch speaks at garden club The guest speaker for the Orcas Island Garden Club meeting is Debby Hatch. The meeting will be held on Nov. 14, 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Hatch is a master gardener who has grown a four-season vegetable garden on Lopez for the past 20 years. In the beginning, her kitchen garden was a hayfield, part of the ten acres she and her husband Scott bought in the middle of Lopez Island. Today it is a collection of vegetable, berry and fruit tree beds. From 2006-2011, Hatch wrote the monthly Green Living column for the Islands’ Weekly. She has

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given workshops for the WSU Master Gardeners, Lopez Garden Club and more. She currently writes the blog Lopez Island Kitchen Gardens: http:// lopezislandkitchengardens. wordpress.com/

Hatch will help Garden Club members plan and harvest their own yearround vegetable gardens. Your garden can provide food in every season and become more beautiful each year.

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From Nov. 17 through the following week, the labyrinth in the Episcopal Church garden will be dedicated to the theme of gratitude. This special intentional walk is timed to correspond with the week of Thanksgiving. On the weekend of November 17 and 18, donation boxes for the Orcas Food Bank will be on the porch of Emmanuel Parish Hall.

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Behind the scenes of an emergency medical transport by COLLEEN S. ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

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It wasn’t as easy as strapping her on the gurney and loading up into the ambulance. Sounder reporter Cali Bagby and I participated in a training exercise with Orcas Fire and Rescue and the U.S. Coast Guard on Nov. 6. Cali agreed to be a patient and it proved to be much more involved than either of us anticipated. The volunteer EMTs – Jenole and Jaylin Peacock and Dirk Swierczynski – were led by division chief and paramedic Mik Preysz. Cali was treated as though she had experienced severe head trauma. She was fitted with a neck brace, wrapped in blankets, strapped to the board, had her vitals monitored and was given an I.V. and oxygen – although that part was simulated. The end of result left only her face visible in a mess of cloth, tubes, tape and utter immobility. Cali was then loaded

onto a waiting Coast Guard vessel in Obstruction Pass. The point of the exercise was to work out any logistical issues with using one of the CG’s boats to transport a patient to Bellingham. Tucked into the v-berth, Cali tried to relax as the boat made its way to the Orcas Ferry Landing dock. Even with close to 15 people on board, the 45-foot vessel went 43 knots. “We can call on them,” said Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien. “They are experts in marine operations, so I want to make sure we have a very close relationship with them.” There is no cost for the patient to receive help from the Coast Guard. Based out of Bellingham, the unit covers all of Puget Sound – from Point Roberts down to Deception Pass.

Petty Officer First Class Jordan Galloway, who captained the boat during the exercise, says it takes 20 to 25 minutes to get ready and load the vessel and then another 20 to get from Bellingham to Orcas. The most common calls they handle are boats that have run aground or are taking on water and vessel fires. “We would only use them in an extreme situation because they are covering a big area,” O’Brien said. One of those situations might be if the weather is too bad for a helicopter to fly or if the Sheriff ’s boat “The Guardian,” which is currently undergoing repairs, is out of commission. “It is so important to keep the lines of communication open with the Coast Guard,” O’Brien said.

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Left: the Coast Guard boat. Top: Reporter Cali Bagby playing the patient. Above: One of the Bellingham Coast Guard crew members.

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Join in the spirit of the season Gifted island artists are offering arts, crafts, live music food and more Plus visit with Santa!

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The Miro Quartet, left to right: Joshua Gindele, William Fedkenheuer Daniel Ching and John Largess in front of Rosario Resort.

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ans of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival look forward every year to a twoweek summer festival filled with world class musicians, magnificent works and exhilarating performances. To help support this renowned event, OICMF is presenting a special fundraising concert called “Leaves of Gold.” It will take place at Rosario Resort on Thursday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. “How fortunate we are that the Miró Quartet, in demand around the world and a favorite of major summer festivals around the country, consider Orcas one of their favorite destinations to play,” said Aloysia Friedmann, artistic director of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. “Hearing them in the teak-paneled music room at Rosario is a privilege indeed. I hope you’ll join me in giv-

CALENDAR FRIDAY, NOV. 16 WEDS., NOV. 14 GARDEN CLUB: Speaker iDeb-

by Hatch, 10 a.m. Madrona Room, Orcas Center.

THE NEARSHORE AND SALMON:

Part four of the lecture series, 6 to 7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center, free. HIDDEN TREASURES: Seattle journalist Harriet Baskas will present a slideshow of hidden treasures in museums of Washington, 7 to 9 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, free.

RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP:

Free “How to Make Relationships Work” presentation, 7 to 9 p.m. at Orcas Center, by Dr. John and Julie Gottman.

SAT., NOV. 17 WILD HORSES: “Wild Horses

In Winds of Change,” 4:30 p.m., library. Filmmaker Mara LeGrand will answer questions after the 30-minute version of the film. Kate Wood of Natural Horsemanship on Orcas

ing them a ‘warm’ Orcas December welcome.” The internationally acclaimed Miró Quartet is comprised of Daniel Ching, William Fedkenheuer, John Largess and Joshua Gindele. They will perform Beethoven’s Harp String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 74; and Schubert’s monumental String Quartet in G Major, D887. Following the concert, guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine in the Orcas Room of the Rosario Mansion, adorned for the holidays. OICMF would like to thank hosts and reception sponsors Jerry and Jan Barto, owners of Rosario Resort; concert sponsors Carol Marcin, Tom Burg and Carl de Boor; artist sponsors Rick Strachan and Ginni Keith, Barbara Bentley and Glenn Prestwich, Craig and Liz Anderson, Brian Ehrmantraut and Moana Kutsche; and quartet sponsor Annie Moss Moore. For those who have not been fortunate to see the Miró Quartet perform in previous festivals, they are one of America’s highest-profile String

will present slides. TURKEY SHOOT: Sportsmen’s Club, 1906 Enchanted Forest Rd, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NOV. 16, 17, 18 TRACERS: A play about Vietnam veterans, at the Grange, 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 18 HISTORY MATINEE: Skye Burn,

grand-daughter of June and Ferrar Burn, will tell stories and answer questions about her grandparents who homesteaded

quartets, hailed by the New York Times as possessing “explosive vigor and technical finesse.” The quartet serves as the Faculty String Quartet-in-Residence at the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin, while maintaining a very active international touring schedule. Tickets to this winter fundraising event are $150. For reservations, call 376-6636 or email joyce@oicmf.org. All proceeds benefit Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival programming, as well as music education. OICMF is committed to providing skill-building techniques and inspiration to Orcas islanders of all ages, from pre-schoolers to community musicians. For those unable to attend, a way to support the Chamber Music Festival in the winter months is to be among the “guests in spirit” listed in the program, which is a 100 percent tax deductible donation. For more information, visit www.oicmf.org.

Sentinel Island in the 1930s, 3 to 5 p.m., Orcas Senior Center, by donation.

WEDS. – ONGOING PARKS AND REC ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7:30 to 9:30

p.m. in the “old gym” at the Orcas Public School. $2 to drop-in or register at www.oiprd.org. Everyone 16 and older is welcome. Call Orcas Parks and Rec at 376-7275 for more information.

THEOSOPHICAL STUDY GROUP:

Indralaya Library, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further informa-

tion call Rosalyn at 3766765. Library is open to the public on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

THURS. – ONGOING COOKING CLASS: Free Vegetarians of Washington Cooking Class, 1- 4 p.m., Orcas Christian School Kitchen. For more info, visit orcas@vibrantvegetarian.com. Group gathers on the second Thursday of every month and learn to add more veggies, fruit, legumes and grains into our lifestyles.

AL-ANON: Old Emmanuel Parish Hall, 5:30 p.m. LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m. in the Orcas Island Library children’s room. The halfhour storytimes are geared for children between the ages of three and six, but all children are welcome.

FRI., ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: ‘Back to Basics,’

Community Church, noon to 1 p.m. ‘As Bill Sees It,’ 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish.

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Autumn harvest of books ‘Tracers’ play review New fall books will be reviewed on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. at Darvill’s Bookstore. Staff members Jenny, Maurine and Al will be talking about their favorite new fall titles, such as book club possibilities, gift books, and recommended winter reading. Dinner-time treats, tea, coffee, and cider will also be served. Jenny just returned from the annual Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association trade show in Tacoma, bringing back lots of ideas and enthusiasm for recently published fall titles. In addition, she came home with signed copies of several new hardback

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books, which will be given away as door prizes. After the event, Maurine will post many of the reviews on her book blog maurinetalksbooks.com.

Churches host evening of gratitude The Orcas Council of Churches is hosting an ecumenical “Evening of Gratitude” on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Emmanuel Parish Hall. Dessert, coffee and cocoa will be provided. There will not be any service offered,

but an open invitation to share expressions of gratitude with the group. The Orcas Council of Churches is a non-denominational group of spiritual leaders representing Orcas fellowships of faith who meet regularly to coordi-

nate efforts. Participating churches are Emmanuel Episcopal Parish, St. Francis Catholic Parish, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Community Church, Lutheran Church, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Christian Science Church.

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Drs. John and Julie Gottman have 40 years of research about relationships.

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Two internationally known psychologists and Orcas Island residents will discuss their findings about relationships and how to make them work on Friday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Center Stage at Orcas Center. The event, presented by the Orcas Medical Foundation, is free to all who attend. Drs. John and Julie Gottman will draw upon 40 years of breakthrough research

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with more than 3,000 couples and tell “How to Make Relationships Work.” “This presentation is for anyone who wants his or her relationship to attain its highest potential,” says Julie, who is also a volunteer Orcas Medical Foundation board member. Based upon John’s New York Times bestselling book, “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work,” this presentation has been shared with audiences internationally. The Gottmans will discuss what successful couples do to create long-lasting relationships and what the benefits of a stable, committed relationship actually are. They will also discuss relationship and divorce prediction: with a three-hour assessment and more than 90 percent accuracy, the Gottmans have been able to predict which couples will divorce, which will stay together happily, and which will stay together unhappily. Also discussed will be the importance of nurturing friendship and intimacy in one’s relationship, the importance of managing conflict constructively, and finding ways to make one another’s life dreams come true.

Medical Offices Orcas Family Health Center

David C. Shinstrom, M.D. & Phoebe Hershenow, ARNP. 1286 Mt. Baker Rd., Ste. B10 Rural Health Clinic Care for All. 376-7778 for appointments orcasfamilyhealthcenter.org

Orcas Island Family Medicine, PC.

David L. Russell, MD. Comprehensive health care for your entire family in an intimate and personalized setting. Call 376-4949 for an appointment.

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Tony Giefer, MD, MPH Jean Bried, PA-C, MPH Quality care for everyone in our community. Next door to Orcas Center. Appointments: 376-2561 orcasmedicalcenter.com

Vision San Juans Vision Source Chris T White, O.D., Full service medical eye care facility. 376-5310 www.cweyes.com

Opening night of the Actors Theater of Orcas Island’s new play “Tracers,” conceived by John DiFusco and written by him and members of the original cast, taught me something about time travel. Lin McNulty’s phenomenal casting and direction of eight young island men in the roles of “grunts” in Vietnam opened a door I thought was closed and locked pretty well. With excellent sound and lighting that brought an immediacy to some astoundingly good acting, dialogue as harsh as truth, and drama as profound as memory, I found myself transported back to a time (1968) and a place (Dak To, Republic of South Vietnam) I’ve struggled to leave behind for a long, long time. Drill Instructor Sergeant Williams, played by Philip Shane, was as crude and

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tough as those miserable guys I remember so well. If Shane wasn’t a DI, he should have been. Little John (Nate Feder), Baby San (Kevin Doyle), Scooter (Mike Buckner), and Doc (Zak Everly) are perfect clones of guys most of us lived with in the hootches and bunkers of the RVN. Profane, nasty, insulting, fighting each other over nothing and everything. Best friends at times, worst enemies at others. Pledging to never forget each other, and leaving for R&R or back to The World as quickly and quietly as a thief in the night. Each of these fine, fine actors fit his role to a “T.” Dinky Dau means “crazy” and Andy Martin played the role as well as any of us did in that insane time and place. Peter Giampietro, as “Habu,” the squad leader, did an excellent job as a matter-of-fact NCO doing his job the only way he could. Jason Dean, as the Professor, was perfect as the grunt who strove to rise above the horror and banality through philosophy. A fine sense of the camaraderie, horseplay, comedy, and friction –the moments of stark terror that interrupt-

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ed the hours of sheer boredom – shines through each of the dramatic vignettes that make up this impressive play about the Vietnam War. Stage Manager Cara Russell, terrific acting coaches Patty Monaco and Melinda Milligan, Gillian Smith, and the other members of an incredible crew obviously gave it all for “Tracers.” If you remember that war, go see this play. If you were there, go see this play. If you weren’t, go see this play. You’ll be richer for it, and you’ll bring honor and respect to those who received very little back then. “Tracers” is on at The Grange Nov. 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at Darvill’s and at the door.

Celebrates what it means to be an islander. This ace of a read by novelist Sara Williams was chosen for: Four of a Kind – four tales of mystery and suspense.

THE PEOPLE’S CAFE: 4 to 6

p.m., Eastsound fire hall. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Steps 3, 7 and 11, 8 to 9 a.m. and Saturday Sober Meeting, 7-8 Alcoholics anonymous: 5:50-6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. ISLESHARE TIMEBANK: For orientations, call Morgan Meadows at 376-9213. LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Orcas Library children’s room, half-hour storytimes are for children between 3 and six, but all kids are welcome.

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Therapy Denise Wolf, M.A.,

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Orcas Island Family Medicine The team at OIFM is dedicated to you and your family's health and well-being. Dr. Russell offers personalized primary care in an intimate and comfortable setting, with an emphasis on privacy and individualized attention. We are proud of the family atmosphere we foster within our office, and strive to offer each patient the same care and consideration we would expect for our own families. David L. Russell, MD. Comprehensive health care for your entire family in an intimate and personalized setting. Call 376-4949 for an appointment.

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The Olga Symphony has been madly dusting off old favorites and working up new musical masterpieces for their upcoming holiday concerts at Orcas Center, Nov. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. Their shows have become a seasonal tradition for many islanders, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance promises to once again provide something for everyone. As band member Anita Orne quips, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eclectic is too narrow a word to describe what we do.â&#x20AC;? Other band members are Gordon Koenig, Melinda Milligan, JP Wittman and Dave Zoeller. Tickets are $5 and available at the Orcas Center box office or www. orcascenter.org. All proceeds benefit Orcas Center and other island nonprofits.

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Give the gift of food, fun and music on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Orcas Family Health Center is hosting its fifth annual Dinner Dance Fund Raiser at Orcas Center to benefit the Care-For-All Program, assisting those in the community who are under-insured or have no health insurance. No monies raised go to administration of this event. OFHC Board members and OFHC staff contribute 100 percent of the expenses. The board says it is also thrilled with the retail communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outreach through donations of goods and services. They will be in a silent auction in the Orcas Center lobby. Stop in and bid until 9 p.m. A $25 per person ticket provides admission to a complete homemade lasagna meat or vegetarian dinner with salad, bread, beverage and desert. A cash wine bar available. In addition, there is live music from 8 to 10 p.m. contributed by Orcatrazz Swing Band. Tickets available at OFHC by the airport, Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy, Cherie L. Lindholm RE, and The Office Cupboard.

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Betsy Greacen and Dr. David Shinstrom with Paqo the dog during the dinner and dance last year.

Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hidden History Matinee treasuresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lecture Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau, in association with the Orcas Island Historical Museum and the Orcas Island Public Library, will present a conversation about what and why certain pieces arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t displayed by the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museums â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Bing Crosbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toupees to a 150-year-old pickle. Harriet Baskas, a journalist and the author of Washington Curiosities and Washington Icons, will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hidden Treasures in Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museumsâ&#x20AC;? on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Emmanuel Church Parish Hall.

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As part of an ongoing monthly series, the Orcas Island Historical Museum will present Skye Burn, granddaughter of June Burn who was the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living High.â&#x20AC;? This popular and wellloved book is described as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;unconventional biography.â&#x20AC;? It details the adventures of June and her husband Ferrar as they came

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west in the 1930s and were able to homestead Sentinel Island. Skye will be visiting from Bellingham to tell stories and answer questions on Sunday, Nov. 18, 3 p.m. in the Lundeen Room of Orcas Senior Center. Admission is always by donation at the door. There will not be a history matinee for the month of December.

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AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CRITICAL AREA REGULATIONS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION AREAS; AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE SECTION18.30.160. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed ORDINANCE REGARDING CRITICAL AREA REGULATIONS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION AREAS; AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE SECTION 18.30.160. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, November 27, beginning at 10:45 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 Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications.

Summary: The proposed ordinance is intended to complete the review and update of the County’s critical areas regulations regarding fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130. The proposed ordinance generally replaces existing FWHCA regulations with new regulations. The proposed ordinance amends provisions describing the applicability of the fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; identifies and classifies various types of fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; provides for the use of maps; establishes protection standards including standards for aquatic fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas including streams, lakes over 20 acres in size, certain ponds, and marine shorelines; establishes protection standards applicable to shoreline modifications; establishes protection standards for upland habitats and specific species including habitats and species of local importance; and amends the process for nominating species or habitats of local importance. The proposed ordinance also updates terms for consistency with other portions of the code and the charter. 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 10 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 Ordinance 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 Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance/Resolution will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or Shireene Hale, Planning Coordinator at 360-370-7569. LEGAL NO. SJ437766 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 14, 2012. AN ORDINANCE REGARDING CRITICAL AREA REGULATIONS FOR WETLANDS; AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE SECTIONS 18.30.150 AND 18.60.170 AND REPEALING APPENDICES A, B AND C OF SJCC 18.30.150 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance REGARDING CRITICAL AREA REGULATIONS FOR WETLANDS; AMENDING SAN JUAN

COUNTY CODE SECTIONS 18.30.150 AND 18.60.170 AND REPEALING APPENDICES A, B AND C OF SJCC 18.30.150 The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 beginning at 10:45 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 Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. Summary: The proposed ordinance is intended to complete the review and update of the County’s critical areas regulations regarding wetlands pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130. The proposed ordinance: generally replaces existing wetland regulations with new regulations and modifies lighting standards near wetlands. The proposed ordinance amends provisions describing the applicability of the wetland regulations; address the minimum size of regulated wetlands; classifies wetlands and as-

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tained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance/Resolution will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or Shireene Hale, Planning Coordinator at 360-370-7569. LEGAL NO. SJ437771 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 14, 2012. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGARDING GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR CRITICAL AREAS; AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE SECTIONS 18.10.040, 18.20.010, 18.20.020, 18.20.030, 18.20.040, 18.20.060, 18.20.070, 18.20.080, 18.20.090, 18.20.110, 18.20.120, 18.20.130, 18.20.140, 18.20.160, 18.20.170, 18.20.180, 18.20.190, 18.20.200, 18.20.220, 18.20.230, 18.30.110, 18.80.010, 18.80.020, 18.80.070 AND 18.80.090, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO SJCC 18.80 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance regarding the County’s General regulations for critical areas. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 beginning at 10:45 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 Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. Summary: This ordinance is intended to complete the review and update of General regulations for critical areas pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130. The proposed ordinance revises the list of critical area maps and data sources; amends definitions associated with critical areas; clarifies the purpose and applicability of critical areas overlay districts; amends provisions relating to exemptions and reasonable use exceptions from critical areas regulations; establishes a new, optional exception for public agencies and utilities; establishes provisions for mitigation of impacts to critical areas; establishes new provisions for structures, uses and activities that are non-conforming with regard to critical areas regulations; amends the provisions for project permit applications and for uses allowed outright; provides for optional pre-application site visits; revises provisions for discretionary uses (which are evaluated and processed as either a conditional use, or a provisional use depending on the scope and scale of the project); establishes new procedures for reviewing projects for consistency with critical areas regulations; adds a new section regarding financial guarantees to ensure completion of certain required improvements associated with permits; and updates, clarifies and modifies terms and definitions for consistency with the code and the charter. 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 10 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 Ordinance 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 Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance/Resolution will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or Shireene Hale at 360-370-7569. LEGAL NO. SJ437769 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 14, 2012. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING CRITICAL AREA REGULATIONS FOR GEOLOGICALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS AND FREQUENTLY FLOODED AREAS; AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE SECTIONS 18.30.120 AND 18.30.130. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations for Geologically Hazardous Areas and Frequently Flooded Areas; Amending San Juan County Code Sections 18.30.120 and 18.30.130. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 beginning at 10:45 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 Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. Summary: This ordinance is intended to complete a review and update of the County’s development regulations regarding Geologically Hazardous and Frequently Flooded Areas pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130. For Geologically Hazardous Areas regulations in San Juan County Code 18.30.120, the proposed ordinance: clarifies the purpose and applicability of the regulations; amends the classification criteria and protection standards for geologically hazardous areas; adds requirements for structural shoreline stabilization measures such as bulkheads and seawalls; and amends the project area for and content of geotechnical reports and when geotechnical reports are required. For Frequently Flooded Areas regulations in San Juan County Code 18.30.130, the proposed ordinance: amends the applicability section and the protection standards for frequently flooded areas. For both types of critical areas, the proposed ordinance also updates and clarifies existing terms and procedures for consistency with the County Code and the County Charter. 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 Ordinance 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 Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or Shireene Hale at 360-370-7569. LEGAL NO. SJ437770 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 14, 2012. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 2 proposed Ordinances: Ordinance Revising County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations; and Ordinance Revising County Budget for Emergency Appropriations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, November 20, 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 Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications. The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds supplemental appropriations in the amount of $41,600. The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Emergency Appropriations increases the County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $859,080. 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 Ordinances are 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 Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance/Resolution will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360370-7472 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558. Legal No. SJ436034 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 7, 14, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS REVENUES OF SAN JUAN COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on the Revenues of San Juan County. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, 20, 2012 beginning at 8:45 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 Revenues. 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. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or the Audtor’s Office at 360-378-3356. Legal No. SJ436039 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 7, 14, 2012. NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING - Monday, November 19, 2012 Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Patty Miller, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No. 2, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island on Monday, November 19, 2012, 4:00-5:45 p.m. Discussion will focus on the County Budget, the Critical Areas Ordinance Update and the Solid Waste Program. An open questions and answers forum will follow the presentations. Other County issues will be discussed as time permits. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 378-2898. LEGAL NO. SJ437806 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Island Sounder. November 14, 2012

SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FUTURE ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS San Juan County Public Works Department proposes to establish a pre-qualified list of on-call environmental consultants to perform a number of services either singularly or in combination during 2013 and 2014: Examples of services required include: 1. Evaluate sites for the presence of marine, estuarine, and freshwater wetlands including reconnaissance, classification and delineation to be used to aid in design and to satisfy permitting agency requirements. 2. Provide geo-technical services to evaluate sites to aid in design, including test boring services and sample evaluation, and to provide foundation and backfill design recommendations for culvert crossings and roadway embankments. 3. Conduct nearshore geologic process evaluations and design shoreline restorations including evaluation of existing and proposed armoring and its effect on the nearshore environment. Experience required with hard, soft, and alternatives to armoring and permitting requirements.

4. Provide freshwater and wetland environmental permitting assistance including but not limited to JARPA and SEPA preparation, mitigation evaluation and design services for roadway improvement projects. Experience required with USACE jurisdictional determinations, NEPA permitting, and local agency Critical Area Ordinance compliance. 5. Provide marine environmental permitting assistance including but not limited to JARPA and SEPA preparation, Biological Evaluations, Assessments, marine mammal monitoring planning and implementation, forage fish spawning determinations, OHWM determinations, mitigation evaluation and design services for Marine Terminal and Launching Ramp projects. Experience required with implementing recommended EPA and other agency protocols and BMPs. 6. Evaluations of existing stream biological conditions (stream surveys), design stream restorations, establish OHWM (Ordinary High Water Mark) and stream width for use in culvert design. Experience required with WDFWs Stream Habitat Restoration Guidelines and Culvert fish passage evaluations. 7. Perform archaeological survey of sites for presence of valued antiquities and provide archaeological inspection services during construction. Experience required with State of Washington XO (05-05) and Federal Section 106 compliance. 8. Perform eelgrass surveys and marine environment assessments. Consultants may submit a Statement of Qualifications for any combination of the services listed above. Successful consultant or team shall be evaluated using the following criteria in their respective fields of expertise and abilities: 1. San Juan County and/or small community project experience success. 2. Experience working with diverse project teams including governmental agencies, private consultants, local citizens, and environmental organizations. Ability to successfully work in a team environment. 3. Documented project experience in the field of expertise noted above in ‘Services’, particularly in areas of limited access. Evaluation of past work products may be reviewed as part of consultant selection process. 4. Experience with public outreach in small communities with diverse opinions. 5. Experience with state regulations and the County Road Administration Board and WSDOT’s Highways and Local Programs requirements. Please submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of your Statement of Qualifications with a maximum length of twelve pages (doublesided) or less (including resumes, but excluding the cover letter and sample products), to: Dan Vekved, P.E., Civil Engineer. For USPS Delivery: P.O. Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Physical address: 915 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 by 4:30 pm December 3, 2012. No submittals will be accepted after that date and time. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Dan Vekved at (360) 370-0504 or danv@sjcpublicworks.org. Specific environmental proposals or interviews will subsequently be requested throughout the two-year period as projects and needs arise. San Juan County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and womenowned consultant firms to respond. San Juan County assumes no obligations of any kind for expenses incurred by any respondent to this invitation. LEGAL NO. SJ437754 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. November 14, 21, 2012.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Parcel Number Other Existing End Date End Date** Applicant / Agent Name Date of Date SEPA Hearing Hearing Hearing Project Location Required Environmental for SEPA for Project and Address Application Complete Threshold Body Place Date Island Permits* Documents Comments Comments Islander’s 352341003 Bob & Victoria Williams Bldg Hearing PSJ000Single-family 10/16/12 10/16/12 NA Exempt NA 12/12//12 Examiner Bank 1/09/13 51 Wilks Way c/o Peter Schmidt Construction Permit 12-0013 residence Annex San Juan Island POB 1022,Friday Harbor, WA 98250 160852106 Joseph & Noel Whatley c/o Will 10/5/12; Islander’s PVAR00Setback variance Hearing 7008 Olga Road Windish,140 NW Sigard Hansen Rd revised 11/13/12 None NA Exempt NA 12/5/12 Bank 12/12/12 12-0001 from rear and Examiner Orcas Island Poulsbo, WA 98370 11/8/12 Annex REVISED side property line NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold examined by appointment during regular business Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no submitting a written statement to CD&P no later statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified than the end date for project comments specified Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a in the public hearing or desires a copy of the this hearing may be obtained generally 7 days prior to adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive written statement of appeal along with decision for this project may do so by requesting plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, the basis for the appeal and a fee to such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this the public hearing from CD&P at the address above. state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and CD&P within 21 days after the end of project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. the SEPA comment period. days prior to the public hearing. ** Suggested, Per UDC 18.80.030.B. Permit Number

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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ703764 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, NOVEMBER 14, 2012

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In The Matter of The Estate of GEORGIANA FERN CHRISTENSEN, (aka Fern Georgeann Christensen) Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. 12 4 05054 4 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the attorney of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 10/8/2012 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 10/24/2012 Dated this 4th day of October, 2012. /s/ Rena Joan Jorgenson Personal Representative Attorney for the Estate: Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325 175 Village Road P.O. Box 160 Lopez, WA 98261 (360) 468-3871 LEGAL NO. S433893 Published: The Islands’ Sounder October 31, November 7, 14, 2012

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of: RAYMOND HENRY WEST, Deceased. NO. 12-4-05057-9 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: November 7, 2012 Personal Representatives: Ellie C. Johnson Attorney for Personal Representative: Christine R. Kenady Address for mailing service: P.O. Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 Christine R. Kenady Attorney for Estate P.O. Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 360/376-2024 WSBA No. 12206 Legal No. J436030 Published: The Islands’ Sounder November 7, 14, 21, 2012.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of: ROBERT J. SCHARNHORST, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 12-4-05058-7 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: November 7, 2012 Personal Representatives: Roger L. Scharnhorst Attorney for Personal Representative: Christine R. Kenady Address for mailing service: P.O. Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 Christine R. Kenady Attorney for Estate P.O. Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 360/376-2024 WSBA No. 12206 LEGAL NO. S435974 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. November 7, 14, 21, 2012.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of: EDMONA FRANCIS SAUNDERS, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 12-4-05025-1 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: November 7, 2012 Personal Representatives: Teresa Savell Attorney for Personal Representative: Christine R. Kenady Address for mailing service: P.O. Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 Christine R. Kenady Attorney for Estate P.O. Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 360/376-2024 WSBA No. 12206 LEGAL NO. S435224 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. November 7, 14, 21, 2012

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of: LOUIS RAYMOND SAUNDERS, Deceased. PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 12-4-05049-8 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: November 7, 2012 Personal Representatives: Teresa Savell LEGAL NO. S435875 Published: The Islands’ Sounder, November 7, 14, 21, 2012. NOTICE The Port of Orcas will hold a public hearing to consider/adopt the general fund and capital projects fund budgets for 2013 as part of the regular meeting on November 8, 2012 or November 15, 2012 at 6:00pm in the conference room of the terminal at the Orcas Island Airport. LEGAL NO.: S428788 Published: The Islands’ Sounder, November 7, 14, 2012.

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