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OPALCO on the cusp of launching Broadband Initiative; community to decide whether phase one begins or not by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Final look at the primary election by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
It's all about to change and it’s up to county voters. With the Charter Review changes now in effect, the council will consist of three members – one from each district. Before those candidates are chosen, there is a primary and a general election. Each member of the three-person council will be paid an annual salary of $75,000 plus benefits. The primary is on Feb. 12 and ballots are out now. There are six candidates total: Greg Ayers, Lisa Byers and Councilman Rick Hughes from Orcas and Councilmen Bob Jarman, Marc Forlenza and former Councilwoman Lovel Pratt from San Juan. All voters, on all islands, will cast their ballot for these six candidates. Two from Orcas (District 2) and two from San Juan (District 3) will go on to the general election on April 23. Councilman Jamie Stephens and Brian McClerren are vying for the seat from Lopez, which is part of District 3, along with Shaw and surrounding outer islands, in the general election. 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.
Candidate bios District 1, San Juan and surrounding islands
Marc Forlenza
Economic development and job growth top Friday Harbor businessman Marc Forlenza's list of priorities. He intends to meet with business leaders locally and in Seattle, and with representatives of state government, as a means to help create new economic opportunities in the islands. He supports expansion of the broadband initiative (see story at right) to foster new educational and telecommuting opportunities. Part-owner and manager of the Technology Center on Mullis Street, Forlenza claimed a seat on the county council in the November election, defeating two-term incumbent Howie Rosenfeld by 99 votes. In the race against Rosenfeld, Forlenza opposed the Charter Review Commission's proposed changes to the charter, Propositions 1-3, and along the way drew the endorsement of Local 1849, the largest labor union of county employees. His campaign website is www.campaignforlenza.com.
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The future of OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative to bring high-speed Internet to the islands is in the hands of the co-op’s members. OPALCO’s Board of Directors has the power to make the decision of whether or not to move forward with the initiative, but they have decided to hand over that choice to the people. “The resulting system would be owned by the membership, just as the membership owns the electrical system, thus all members would contribute to buildings that we will own,” said said J. Foster Hildreth, OPALCO’s assistant general manager, in a recent letter to co-op members. “The monthly broadband subscription fees would cover the cost of operating the system and thus would be borne only by those who use it. For that reason, we are leaving the decision about whether or not to build the system to our members.” If about half of OPALCO members support the plan by making a “pre-subscription commitment” then the board will move forward. In order to help people reach this decision, OPALCO is launching a six- to nine-month member engagement effort to explain the plan, get input and measure response. Suzanne Olson, communication specialist for OPALCO, said that people should be able to “presubscribe” or say no thank you on the co-op’s website in about a month. “The benefits are not just broadband – that’s just the frosting,” said Olson. She said the main advantages are system reliability, public safety communication and the potential improvement of cell phone signals.
Background Three years ago, the San Juan
County Economic Development Council and the San Juan Island Community Foundation took on the task of researching what improved broadband speeds could do for the economy and community. An OPALCO member survey in the fall of 2011 showed broad support in the islands. OPALCO’s plan is to expand broadband access to members – reaching up to 90 percent of San Juan County with a minimum speed of 10 megabytes per second. The recently published document “OPALCO Broadband Study Summary Findings” addresses data communication needs for operating the electric distribution system, the communication needs of first responders and public safety personnel and explores possible co-location facilities to cellar providers. The proposed system would combine fiber in
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Lindsay Lancaster & Senator Kevin Ranker. Stephen Adams Audra Adelberger Bill Agosta Karin Agosta Carmela Alexander Peter Alexander Gretchen Allison Marilyn Anderson William Appel Amanda Azous Elisabeth Bartleson Jeanne Beck Helen Bee Eros Belliveau Bryan Benepe Sandy Bishop Bruce Botts Scott Boye Christian Brems Vicki Brems Michael Brennan Janet Brownell Julie Brunner Joyce Burghardt Sandi Burt John Campbell Hilary Canty Gregory Carter David Castor Lawrence Clark Kenneth Conant David Corbin Susan Corbin Diane Couch Larry Couch Barbara Courtney Tom Cowan Sarah Crosby Judy Cumming Teresa Danielsen Hank Date Sarah Davis
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Lindsay Lancaster is a junior at Orcas Island High School and was a participant in the Senate Page Program in Olympia in January. She was sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, also of Orcas. Lancaster said it was great working with Ranker, who has helped give her some insight into what role state government plays in marine regulation – a particular interest to her as she plans to study marine mammal biology in college. Lancaster met Ranker on Orcas and he suggested she try the page program. “She is smart and helpful, and with an interest in marine biology it is a valuable opportunity to see the relationship between the natural world and the political one,” Ranker said. Every year hundreds of students throughout Washington take part in the legislative process and observe the Legislature and other branches of state government in action. Lancaster, 16, is also active in volleyball and sailing, and participates in horse 4-H, through which she has won many ribbons at the San Juan County Fair.
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Deputy Scott Taylor is stepping up to the position of sergeant. The sergeant spot on Orcas and Lopez has been vacant since Steve Vierthaler retired last February. Sheriff Rob Nou said that they looked for specific skill sets geared toward supervision and leadership. “There were five candidates – all internal. He came out as the number one of the process,” Nou said. “He’s very experienced.” Taylor, shown right, has more than 20 years of law enforcement, eleven with the San Juan County’s Sheriff ’s Office. He works and currently lives on Lopez. Taylor worked for seven years as a patrol deputy on Orcas and raised two of his four children on the island. “I consider Orcas to be my home as well and have wonderful fond memories with folks there,” said Taylor. “I will serve them equally as the folks on Lopez.” Taylor has also worked
for the Department of Homeland Security as a senior patrol officer in Whatcom County. For the last 30 years Taylor has served in the military, from four years in the Marine Corps to 24 years in the Army National Guard. He spent two tours of duty in Iraq. Taylor said the skills he learned through his experiences in the military have translated to his current work in the islands from everything to physical fitness to security training to leadership. Taylor will continue to live on Lopez, but he will be spending his time commuting between the two islands as supervisor for the other deputies on Orcas and Lopez. He is responsible for day to day operations on both islands and will be part of the Sheriff ’s Office management team. Taylor’s promotion comes on the heels of Deputy Bruce Distler, who was recently appointed as the county undersheriff. Distler will
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commute to Friday Harbor, but hopes to spend some office time on his home island of Orcas as well. Nou is pleased with Distler’s and Taylor’s multiisland backgrounds, which will help keep lines of communication open. “For the first time in anyone’s memory we now have supervisors residing on all three islands,” said Nou. “It’s going to be a great thing for the office and for all three communities – easy availability of leadership as well as having leaders in the organization be part of each community.”
Call for Participation Orcas Safe Homes Project Lahari is launching a new project. The core element will involve the provision of FREE home safety evaluations for Orcas Senior and Disabled residents. The in-home evaluation will provide recommendations for repairs and improvements. If the resident is unable to afford to undertake the recommended actions, Lahari will be able to provide some financial assistance to complete the actions. We are looking for handymen and tradesmen who are interested in participating in this new project. 1. Home safety evaluators: Individuals who are generally knowledgeable in home maintenance and repair. We will provide you with our evaluation checklist, contract with you to provide these services and provide you with job assignments. 2. Participating tradesmen: Individuals who are looking for jobs involved in home maintenance and repair, who are bonded and insured, and who will contract for services in carpentry, electricity, and plumbing. If you are interested in participating in this new Orcas Island project, please contact us at 1-888-685-1475 or write to us at the address below to receive program information and arrange for an interview. Orcas Safe Homes: A Lahari Project P.O. Box 1252 Eastsound, WA 98245
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Girls win two; boys face tough opponents by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
The Orcas Vikings hosted Cedar Park Christian Friday and the Concrete Lions Saturday, with the girls winning both games and the boys losing two. The Viking girls (5-5) breezed past Cedar Park (2-12) racing ahead 22-3 in the first quarter and 32-19 at half. Cedar Park only had six players, so the Vikings had no trouble ending the game 58-33 with their starters retired after the first quarter. Coach Gregg Sasan said the game was training for the younger players who often don’t get much court time. “This was a chance to play our whole bench, the younger girls got to play a lot and they played well,” he said. Contrary to the Viking girls, the boys (5-5) faced a Cedar Park (17-1) team that may be the strongest team in the league. “Like LaConner, this is a team that shoots the lights out,” said Coach Josh Mayson. Orcas kept it close in the first quarter, down only 21-15, but Cedar
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jamie Stephens, P.O. Box 776, Lopez Island, WA 98261, Rhea Miller, Chair, Bob Sundquist, Treasurer Park’s defense kept Orcas to 9 points in the second quarter and eliminated all outside shooting. By half, Cedar Park had displayed their remarkable shooting, stretching the margin 44-24. A strong 22-point Viking third quarter was matched by a 23-point Cedar Park response, ending the quarter 67-46. Viking forward Herbie Sisson had a strong fourth quarter coming off the bench to score 8 points, generating cheers from the Orcas crowd despite the loss 84-62.
Vikings pay tribute to Adri Salazar
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Friday night, Vikings announcer Merrick Parnell opened an emotional evening with both Vikings teams gathered at center court to honor the memory of last year’s foreign exchange student Adri Salazar, who passed away in late January.
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Above: Vikings Shelbi Rogers (far back) and Kilee Rogers during the game against Concrete. Left: Viking Jake Zier jumps up to block a shot by a Concrete player. “I felt our defense played well. It’s just hard to guard so many good shooters,” Mayson said. Orcas scoring was led by Jake Zier with 24 points, Jack Gates 18, Sisson 8, Devon Stanzione 5, Rylan Date 4 and Daniel Briggs and Jack Russillo both with 1 point. An excellent first quarter by Bella Nigretto helped the Viking girls (6-5) crack the Concrete Lions (8-8) early, leading 19-13 in the first quarter. But early foul trouble benched Viking Alicia Susol while a sprained ankle sent Hannah BrunnerGaydos to the sideline. Shelbi Rogers picked up the slack, nailing two three pointers, helping the Vikings stay even with Concrete, scoring 14 points each in the second quarter, ending the half 33-27. With 1:25 left in the third quarter, the Lions capitalized on rebounding, excellent free throw shooting and out-hustled the Vikings to narrow the lead 46-43. However, flush with all starters back on court, the Vikings tightened their defense and exploded with a 24-point fourth quarter, putting away the Lions 72-54. “This was a must win game for us,” Sasan said. “Now we go into third seed of the district playoffs, we shot 100 percent from the free throw line and we played as a team. The bench helped us out when we got in foul trouble and all the girls played hard.”
Orcas scoring was led by Nigretto with 24 points, Rogers 16, Susol 12, Brunner-Gaydos 11, Lana Bronn 3, Aliviah Garcia 2 and Kilee Rogers and Emily Jackson both with 2. The Viking boys (5-6), having narrowly beat Concrete (6-9) earlier in the season, knew this game would go down to the wire. The Vikings trailed 15-14 in a competitive first quarter, led by Viking forward Devon Stanzione with six points, but were outscored by the Lions 13 to 6 in a dismal offensive second quarter for Orcas as their offense sputtered, hindered by guard Jack Gates benched due to foul trouble. Starting the second half down 28-20, the Vikings regained their offensive composure with five different players scoring, but still ended the third quarter down 44-35. Needing a strong fourth quarter to catch the Lions, only Viking forwards Daniel Briggs and Jake Zier could muster any points, as the Lions slipped away with a win, 59-46. “This was a game we could have won,” Mayson said. “We need to focus on our offensive plays, we need more guys to score, blocking out rebounds and reduce our turnovers.” Orcas scoring was led by Zier with 17 points, Russillo and Stanzione both 8 each, Gates 7, Briggs 4 and Date 2. The Vikings next play at LaConner.
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“Nobody reads newspapers anymore.” “It’s time for newspapers to go all digital.” We’ve all heard those comments. Perhaps some of you reading this agree with those statements. We’re going to step out on a limb and say of these doom sayers, “They’re wrong.” Sure, over the last decade numerous daily newspapers have abandoned print for digital-only editions, or have closed altogether. But most of those newspapers were in cities that had more than one newspaper. The death knell for the two-daily town began to be sounded not when the Internet was born, but with the advent of readily accessible cable news (blame, or credit, the changing workplace too). We didn’t need to run to the newsstand on our lunch hour for that midday edition anymore. But we still needed and wanted a newspaper for the news and views closest to home. That’s why the newspaper is a form of news delivery that still makes sense. Check this out. In a 2012 Reynolds Journalism Institute survey of 1,015 adults, 62.8 percent of mobile and non-mobile media users said they prefer news stories produced by professional journalists; 73.4 percent believe professional journalists play an important role in our society. Only 35.6 percent expect to get all their news from mobile digital services within the next 10 years. In a 2012 Newspaper Association of America survey of 2,518 adults who read U.S. newspapers on a mix of print and/or digital platforms, 66 percent said print is a relaxing way to read the newspaper, followed by tablet, 60 percent; computer, 42 percent; and smartphone, 31 percent. In the same survey, 61 percent said print provides a satisfying reading experience, followed by tablet, 60 percent; computer, 45 percent; and smartphone, 30 percent. Newspapers continue to have value and reach for businesses wanting to connect products and readers. In a BIA/Kelsey survey, of $151.3 billion projected to be spent in advertising in 2016, 13.2 percent will be spent in newspapers. Direct mail leads with 27.6 percent, television is second with 14.3 percent. Radio is fourth, 11.7 percent; online/interactive is fifth, 10.7 percent. The remainder is spread over cable, Yellow Pages, mobile, magazines and email/reputation/presence management. So, dear readers, the next time someone tells you time is running out for newspapers, set them straight. The discussion should not be about newspapers vs. digital. The discussion should be about newspapers AND digital, and how newspapers can build on their use of new media to dialogue with readers. The Sounder produces a Wednesday newspaper, a digital edition, a daily news website, an annual almanac and visitors’ guide, and a variety of special sections related to business, education and quality of life. We also have a significant number of Facebook followers. All of the media we produce — digital and print — are important to the survival of the other.
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Thanks for support at the Polar Bear Plunge The Polar Bear Plunge was a great success this year and a lot of fun. Especially after getting out of the water and warming up! Orcas Island Rowing would like to thank everybody that took part and helped to make it a success in every way. We love Orcas Island and the community that calls it home and we really enjoy hosting this Orcas tradition. We would like to send special thanks to the state park employees who went the extra mile beyond their usual hard work and friendly service. Moving the event to the other end of the lake to avoid disturbing the salmon eggs in the ‘swim area’ put extra effort onto their shoulders. Thank you from everybody at Orcas Rowing. Martin Taylor Orcas Island Rowing
Celebrate end of the Pig War Almost 141 years ago an event occurred which should be celebrated in San Juan County. On Oct. 21, 1872, Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany, acting as official Arbitrator of the San Juan Dispute between the United States and Great Britain, decided in favor of the United States. This decision set the border between the U.S. and British Canada in the middle of the Haro Strait, between San Juan and Vancouver Islands. Thus, the Pig War was ended, the 12 year joint occupation of San Juan Island by American and British troops came to a peaceful and amicable end, and the San Juan Islands became part of the United States of America. It seems to me that this date, Oct. 21 deserves recognition in our county. The Kaiser’s award of these islands to the United States was, at least for us, a singularly important event in our history. San Juan is alone among all Washington State counties regarding the difficulties and dangers attached to the demarcation of our county line. And no one can dispute that, Pig or no, a
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narrowly averted war with Great Britain was no small matter for our nation. I suggest our county commissioners consider this matter among their many other important deliberations, and suggest they take the decision to make Oct. 21 a Day of Celebration in San Juan County. We celebrate lesser days with folderol and fanfare – why not celebrate the day we came “home” in an appropriate manner? Perhaps a pig roast….. Tom Welch Olga
Orcas Has Talent Jr. was a success On behalf of Orcas Island Prevention Coalition and Point Blank Leadership group we would like to thank everyone who helped to make Orcas Has Talent Junior and Orcas Has Talent auditions one of our BEST years EVER!!! It’s mind boggling the amount of time invested, the work that needs to get done, the attention to details, and the energy that is required to bring this event to the stage. None of it would happen without our fearless leader Donna Laslo’s guidance and encouragement. Nor could we have offered such a great show without the mentors (formally know as our judges) Bob Shipstad, Susan Osborn and Gene Nery. The entertaining emcees John Clancy and Julia Bailey were wonderful, the media support from Islands’ Sounder and Orcas Issues, the ticket printers and cutters Office Cupboard and Grindstone Ink, ticket sales with Darvill’s Bookstore, the prize
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awards from White Construction and Pinardi’s Classic Body and Paint, all the behind the scenes crew and volunteers, and of course our brave and talented contestants. It’s astounding how many people are needed for these productions and these were the small shows! Wait until you see all the people who are involved with the Finale on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Thank you to EVERYONE involved for helping us with this fundraiser. The proceeds allows us to build youth leadership and prevention work in our community. We truly appreciate ALL of you. Julie Pinardi and members of the coalition
Ayers for council We have three candidates from Orcas running for county council. Which one has a better method to run government? Of the three, Greg Ayers has, by far, the best approach. His methods are based on his many decades of experience working with small businesses under tight cash constraints, similar to our county’s financial situation. If efficient business oriented people, like Greg, run government we would not have to raise our tax rates (like we just did). Greg’s approach would be to analyze every department function and cost. Then he would start at zero for both the cost and function of county services. All necessary functions of the county, e.g. safety or legal, would be added
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LETTERS FROM 4 to the budget for that service. Second, he would look closely at all remaining government services, asking; are they necessary? Can county government do them best? Or can they be done by an outside organization in a less costly and/ or more efficient manner? He recognizes that there are some functions that are best performed by government but there are many that can better be accomplished by non-profit organizations or private businesses. I have experienced his understanding of these concepts during discussions he and I have had. Greg Ayers is the candidate with the best approach to running our county government. He understands the concept of providing quality services on tight budgets. Please join me in supporting Greg with your vote. Robert L. Waunch Orcas Island Greg Ayers is the best candidate from Orcas Island for the county council. Greg has organized and managed many complex projects and programs in the past. When a problem or issue develops, he will verify if this a problem that needs attention. Then he will analyze or evaluate the issue to determine the causes and then develop several solutions. Greg will take action based on the long-term cost: benefit for all involved. Greg will made decisions with an analysis that will balance economic and environmental factors. He believes that education rather than regulation is the more effective. He will work hard on all tasks and complete all projects efficiently and without extensive delays. Greg will prepare a fiscal strategy for the county budget. He believes that if there is a revenue problem that reduction of services or
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use of volunteers should be used instead of increasing taxes and fees. I have known Greg for many years and have worked with him on several demanding and complex projects. I strongly recommend that you vote for Greg Ayers. Tom Ritter Orcas Island I have had the privilege of collaborating with Greg Ayers for many years in the field of bio-medical engineering. Greg provided valuable assistance in working with the FDA, to obtain approval for the AED ( automatic external defibrillator), developed by our team for citizen response to cardiac arrest. He has demonstrated the commitment and skills to work with government to achieve real benefit for our community. In addition, I have seen in Greg a passion for transforming government into a cost effective service for our community, balancing the needs and interests of individuals, the community as a whole, business and job creation, and the preservation of our environment. His knowledgeable and creative background, uniquely qualify him to lead our community with innovative, and real-world practical solutions to the many challenging issues we face. Tom Lyster Lopez Island Greg Ayers will bring a wealth of practical problem solving business experience to the San Juan County Council. In 2011 he was asked to serve on the White House Business Council. Greg has since participated directly with this group of small business people in multiple in person meetings with President Obama, Treasury Secretary Geitner, then Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and other top administration officials. Their goal is to help cre-
OPALCO FROM 1 bers can opt out of the charges and not pay anything, but if they decide later that they want to use broadband they will have a penalty fee to get involved. OPALCO is also considering the creation of a volunteer program to raise funds to help seniors or people with disabilities or others who can’t afford additional costs. On Lopez, islanders have expressed health concerns about possible radiation from microwave frequency, which is the mode of communication for wireless technology. “We are confident that the system we are designing does not pose a health risk to our
ate new job growth in the private sector by providing feedback to the administration about what government can do more or less of in order to help spur new job creation. Their focus is to establish lines of communication between small business and the administration. The White House Business Council is not a partisan political group. Greg is not a particularly political person. His invitation to be included on this important committee was totally unrelated to any party or political affiliation. He was not chosen for his support of any particular candidate or political party. He was asked to participate because of his two decades of practical business experience. He has been involved in starting more than 15 new small medical device companies which in turn has lead to the creation of more than 500 new jobs. Greg’s election to the council will provide San Juan County with unique access to his experience in finance, job creation and small business management. We need people like Greg Ayers who bring problem solving skills and not just their personal politics to the table. We need people who have the skills to manage a $50 million budget. We need people who can set aside partisan politics, think critically and establish priorities that take into account the needs of the people who live and work here. I think that Greg Ayers is one of those people and I hope you will join me in voting for him for county council. Jim Nelson Olga I first met Greg Ayers in early December when I responded to his Letter to the Editor, inviting locals to meet with him as he considered running for county council. Never one to turn away from an interesting opportunity, I took him up
The broadband findings To read the “OPALCO Broadband Study Summary Findings,” visit www.opalco. com/programs/broadband-initiative/. community,” said OPALCO’s recent findings document. For Olson, what is most important is making sure the people get what they want out of OPALCO. “We want people to know what they are going to get and the quality of life they are going to get,” said Olson. “We want to empower people to make their own decision.”
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on his offer, and I’m glad I did. The first question I asked Greg was “Why, with your background in engineering and medicine, would you want to run for such a thankless job? In this day and age, most folks will find fault in everything you do?” He chuckled and responded that he thought he had a lot of different kinds of experiences to bring to the table and that he was at a point in his life that enabled him to make the kind of time commitment needed for the role that county council members will now play. Greg has deep experience launching and running innovative businesses. He has run start-ups for medical devices, which require an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to high-quality problem solving, accuracy, and implementation. A status quo approach simply does not work in that kind of highrisk environment.
Our county has some significant challenges ahead, such as planning viable budgets, improving pubic health and environmental services, and implementing the critical area ordinance in a reasonable and transparent way. I believe that Greg will bring a fresh approach to our challenges that builds on his business skills. For instance, he will introduce new strategies to create incentives, accountability and rewards for our county employees, so that the current “us vs. them” approach to interactions shifts to “we’re all rowing in the same direction. “ For these reasons, in addition to the fact that he fixes his own flat tires, I support Greg Ayers for the San Juan County Council. Donna Riordan Eastsound
Byers for council We are writing this letter in support of Lisa Byers for San Juan County Council. We are fortunate to have such a candidate. She is strong and principled, yet an effective negotiator. What’s more, she is an administrator with an impressive track record. Another thing that we like is that she actually comes right out and says she is interested in conservation of marine life in our county. Everyone “likes” the sea life, but we think she will hold the line against unreasonable inroads into this precious resource. We like that she is intelligent, and feel that she will use that intelligence with creativity to make things happen (jobs, island
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County to hold conversation sessions by Steve Wehrly Journal reporter
After four years of budget and employee reductions, including a 2013 budget that is $2.3 million less than 2012, the San Juan County Council wants ideas from its citizens about future priorities and projects for the county. Beginning Feb. 5, the council has scheduled a series of thirteen “Community Conversations.” In a special countypaid insert in the Jan. 30 Sounder, the county suggests questions it seeks answers to, such as “What public services are essential to a good quality of life in San Juan County?” and “Should funding for Economic Development and new business opportunities be increased?” Other than the one meeting scheduled for Shaw Island on Saturday, March 16, the other twelve will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands. The first three meetings are scheduled for Feb. 5 at the Orcas Fire Hall, Feb. 6 at the Friday Harbor High School Commons, and Feb. 7 at the Lopez Arts Center. All three start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. The full schedule is printed in a special insert in the Jan. 30 Journal. Each “conversation” is titled to address different aspects of island life and governance: “Quality of Life,” “Public Services,” “Economy and Jobs,” and “Priorities of Government.” The series was suggested by Interim County Manager Bob Jean, who said that similar events in Tigard, Ore., and University Place were useful and productive. The timing and purpose of the meetings, Jean said, was a council decision: “Council felt it was time, overdue really, after cutting budgets and services with the effects of the recession since 2008, [to ask] what are the essential and limited services needed to protect and enhance the island quality of life?” Auditor Milene Henley, who is responsible for overseeing the budget, said the purposes were “to inform the 2014 budget process” and “to get input from the community on how the county should be spending its money.” Regarding the $25,000 budgeted by the council for its “Conversations”, Henley said, “It has been appropriately budgeted for, and assuming that budget is not exceeded, the cost is, in my opinion, reasonable for the value of the output.” The council’s “Dear Islander” letter, included in the newspaper insert, said the roundtable format, “will assure that all voices are heard and respected, and that no one individual dominates.” The meetings begin prior to Feb. 12 primary election for the new three-person council and end a week before the final election. Asked about the election-season timing, Jean said, “I don’t know, it certainly has policy and political implications, but the purpose is certainly not political but about recognizing that its time to come together to make decisions about the shape, size and future of county government.” The final question on the “Where Do We Go From Here” page of the insert asks the bottom line question, “Should property taxes and the services they support: increase slightly, stay the same or decrease slightly?”
ELECTIONS FROM 1 Bob Jarman A San Juan Island resident of 38 years, Bob Jarman is a two-term incumbent on San Juan Island Fire Department's elected commission and for more than 30 years worked in various roles and capacities with the local phone company, operated now by CenturyLink. In his first-ever bid for the county council, he defeated first-term incumbent Lovel Pratt by 90 votes to claim the South San Juan position in the November election. Jarman believes the health of the local economy will depend on both the number and diversity of well-paying jobs. “Construction, the wholesale/retail trades, healthcare, farming and real estate sales, all need to be fostered and encouraged while respecting our environment and maintaining our island way of life," he said. "I’ve been a worker and an employer on San Juan Island, and I know how hard it is to make a living.” His website is www.electbobjarman.com.
Lovel Pratt Lovel Pratt points to 21 years of experience on San Juan Island in the areas of farming, education, and affordable housing as one qualification for the new council. She served for ten years on the Planning Commission (including two years as chairwoman), and one term on the current council, including serving as council chairwoman in 2011. On the council, Pratt has been an advocate for the county in Olympia, serving on the Legislative Steering Committee of the Washington State Association of Counties and on three statewide committees related to oil spills and vessel traffic risk assess-
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Byers, Pratt lead in campaign spending Two candidates seeking election to the three-person San Juan County Council have raised more than $17,000 each. The other four candidates competing in the Feb. 12 primary race have collectively raised about $20,000, according campaign reports filed with the state Public Disclosure Commission. The maximum contribution allowed by state law for any candidate running for local election is $900. At the present fundraising pace, perhaps $200,000 may be contributed and spent by the April 23 “special” election. As of Jan. 23, Lisa Byers of Orcas Island and Lovel Pratt of San Juan Island are leading all candidates in the fundraising derby. Both have raised more than $17,000. Byers has 75 contributors and has spent nearly $11,000; Pratt, with 117 contributors, has spent about $8,000. Marc Forlenza and Bob Jarman, who are competing with Lovel Pratt for the San Juan Island “residency district” primary nod, have raised about $4,600 (from 10 supporters) and $2,800 (from three contributors) respectively. Greg Ayers of Orcas has either raised or loaned his campaign roughly $5,400, spending almost $4,500. Rick Hughes, presently a councilman from Orcas, has raised about $2,335 and spent $1,450. They are in the same primary race as Byers, although all county voters will be casting ballots for all candidates in the Feb. 12 primary. Jamie Stephens, who will not be on the primary ballot because he has only one opponent, Brian McClerran, for the Lopez district council seat, has raised almost $4,600, and spent $92, as of Jan. 23. McClerran has filed with the PDC for “mini-reporting,” which means he intends to raise and spend less than $500. – Steve Werhly, Journal reporter
Dr. Greg Ayers has extensive business experience in the medical device industry and brings a multi-decade career of operating over a dozen privately financed start-up biotech companies. He presently serves the community as an elected commissioner of the Eastsound Water and Sewer District, as well as in a variety of volunteer positions. Recently, Ayers has used first fell in love with Orcas his experience and skills when they were married at to support health care on Rosario. Orcas Island; he is one of His website is www. the founders of the Island ayers2013.com. Reproductive Health Lisa Byers Initiative and served on the Board of the Orcas Medical Lisa Byers’ decision Foundation. Nationally, to run for office after 17 Ayers has provided input to years at the helm of OPAL the Obama administration Community Land Trust is on topics related to small based on wanting to “help businesses, fiscal policy, our community thrive into intellectual property rights the future. I love Orcas and and other governmental believe that I have the expepolicies. rience and perspective to Professionally, he is a serve the county well.” recognized expert in abnorByers attributes her “balmal heart rhythms and has anced, pragmatic approach” developed medical devices to her experiences managincluding defibrillators, ing organizations whose pacemakers, and health mission is to improve the monitors. He now wants to health and well-being of apply his skills and expe- individuals and communirience to the operation of ties. the government of San Juan Byers has a bachelor’s Co-op #4 County. Ayers 2013 and his wife Ad degree from Vassar College,
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and a Masters in Business Administration in public and nonprofit management from Boston University. She has lived on Orcas Island since 1994. Together with her partner, Laurie Gallo, she has helped raise two daughters, graduates of the Orcas Island School District, who are now in college and graduate school. Her campaign website is www.lisabyers.org.
Rick Hughes
Rick Hughes won the November election for the Orcas West council seat, earning 69 percent of the vote against Scott Lancaster. “I am very excited and thrilled and honored to have that much support,” Hughes said at the time of his win. Hughes and his wife Marlace manage Ray’s Pharmacy. He also runs a property management group; serves as treasurer of the Orcas Island Farmers’ Market Association, is a board member of Eastsound Planning and Review Committee; volunteers as little league coach; and serves as the PTSA copresident. Prior to moving to Orcas, Hughes was an executive with ESPN. His family has been on Orcas since 1944 and Marlace is a fourth generation Orcas Island resident. His campaign website is www.hughesfororcas.com/.
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LETTERS FROM 5 economy, community values) while at the same time maintaining government efficiency. Mike Kaill and Sandra Harold Friday Harbor I feel fortunate to be raising my family in this rural island county. Having spent my childhood growing up between San Juan and Orcas Island, I can’t imagine a better place to live. A sense of community impacts all aspects of our living, from education to recreation, from commerce to volunteerism, and from growth to preservation of our beautiful islands. But where a “sense of community” is most important is in the ideals of our political leaders. And that is why I will be voting for Lisa Byers for county council on Feb. 12. I have had the pleasure of sharing island experiences with Lisa in a variety of platforms. She understands the intricacies of island life. She knows that the role of county government is to protect when needed and communicate the needs of the people while putting her personal views aside. Lisa has offered me professional guidance, and in each instance she has shown herself to be a great listener who gives advice without judgment or personal bias. She has never been influenced by anyone else’s principles and operates with a perspective that is based on reason and common sense. As many of you know, I have worked with families and children in this community for 17 years. I have lived the struggles and I have seen what it takes to maintain a viable existence in our county. Lisa had shared these island experiences and knows what is needed to keep our community working. She has a strong sense of family and is committed to bettering the lives of all residents of San Juan County. So, please – join me in voting for Lisa Byers for county council. Amber Paulsen Eastsound
Hughes for council I am very concerned about the difficulty Orcas will have electing the person of our choice for county council. If Orcas voters do not come out VERY strong for a single candidate, the Lopez and San Juan votes could easily decide who gets elected from Orcas.
This happened to us on Charter Proposition #1 which we rejected, but Lopez backed it at about 85 percent and pushed it through. If they get behind a single candidate, they can have this same influence in selecting our Orcas Council representative. Rick Hughes will bring a solid balance to the council and has shown he is not indebted to any party or special interest group. He is versed in what is facing the council, which is very important with the restructure. He has a multi-generation knowledge of the islands couple with his own extensive involvement in the community. Rick knows what it takes to make a living and to raise children on the island. He has used his time as our representative to gain the insight on what is facing the new council and will work hard for us. It is not going to be an easy job yet with his ability to work with others, I believe San Juan County and Orcas would be best served to have Rick sitting on the council. If you want to learn more about Rick’s vision for our community to help you decide how we can be best represented, we invite you come to our home for refreshments and a one on one with Rick Hughes on Friday, Feb. 1 between 4 and 7 p.m., 640 Buckhorn Rd. Dick and Velma Doty Eastsound It is my sincere opinion that Rich Hughes is the best candidate for county council. Over the past 40+ years I have come to know the Hughes family quite well. Rick’s Uncle maintained the Doe Bay water system when I was young and was always there when you needed him. Rick’s Dad is a wonderful man whom I have served in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary with. He donated thousands of hours to make boating safer and was the driving force to make life jackets available free of charge to children who needed them. Rick carries on that tradition of community service. As a fellow business owner, employer, long time islander and parent, I want to thank Rick for his tireless efforts to keep our island a place working families can thrive and for making our community a better place. He has spearheaded and supported numerous projects over the years with no personal agenda but a sincere love of community and the people who live and visit here. His business has financially supported
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numerous programs, such as the life jacket program, not for publicity, but out of a sense of community. Rick’s moderate stance on the issues we face and his approachability and receptiveness to our concerns will be a real asset to our community. I encourage all of you to get out and vote and help re-elect Rick Hughes. Tom Tillman Orcas Island
Pratt for council Many concerned citizens from San Juan County have submitted comment letters regarding the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal Project at Cherry Point. On Nov. 3, 2012, there was an important scoping hearing at the Friday Harbor High School for this project, and the turnout was over 400, as reported in the Journal and Sounder. The meeting was held in the San Juans because County Council, local organizations and many islanders requested it. A key player in this process was then Councilwoman Lovel Pratt. She worked to build a good working relationship with the Washington Department of Ecology, communicating with many e-mails and phone calls. She corresponded extensively with the Governor’s Office and she reached out to the three lead agencies, advocating that a scoping meeting be held in the San Juan Islands. She drafted the comment letters that were approved and submitted by the County Council. Lovel has served on Washington’s Oil Spill Rules Advisory Committee. This committee develops new regulations regarding oil spills. This threat is real,
given the thousands of ships that pass through the Salish Sea each year, and will only increase if the Gateway Terminal Project and other shipping projects are approved. Lovel’s leadership has been evidenced in other public arenas. She was a member of the Planning Commission for ten years, serving as chairwoman twice. She served on County Council and was chairwoman in 2011. She has also worked tirelessly to represent San Juan County in Olympia. Why were the above facts important to us? Because they are evidence that Lovel is committed to advocating and working to protect our environment. She is a proven leader who listens to people. She realizes the importance of San Juan islanders coming together and clearly speaking to state and federal agencies, expressing the need to protect the islands which we all cherish. Her informed leadership was critical in the recent County Council discussions on environmental issues related to the CAO. We urge you to vote for Lovel Pratt for county council. Leslie and Val Veirs Friday Harbor I watched online or attended every council and public meeting as the San Juan County Council deliberated for months about awarding the solid waste contract for Orcas. Lovel Pratt’s work as a council member during this process was exemplary. With honesty, transparency, intelligence and humility, her line of questioning shed light on the real issues and was key to the positive outcome for
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Orcas Island. As her long and substantial record shows, Lovel Pratt always serves with excellence, and represents all citizens of San Juan County. Her standards are high, and she’s fair, smart, hard working and kind. She goes the extra mile to facilitate local matters and help local people and concerns. Let’s vote for Lovel Pratt! Susan Malins Eastsound We are writing to you to express our support for Lovel Pratt in the upcoming county council election. In March 2012 we became aware that the proposed commercial cell tower ordinance included language which applied to some personal amateur radio antennas, thereby subjecting the individual amateur to the same costly approval process required of a cell phone company when putting up a new tower. We felt that this would be burdensome, was outside the stated scope of the ordinance, could affect the ability of the amateur community to provide emergency communications, and appeared to be in conflict with existing state and federal regulations. One of us, Mike Sear, wrote a letter to Lovel, his district’s county council person, asking for some time to discuss this issue. Three positive things occurred: 1. Lovel responded immediately, and quickly set up a time to meet with Mike. 2. At that meeting, she listened carefully to all he had to say. 3. She took the information to the Council, who unanimously agreed to remove the objectionable language. In our view, that’s how
government is supposed to work. We think a good way to insure that it continues to do so is to elect Lovel Pratt to the new three member Council. She has our votes! Edward Kelm & Michael Sear San Juan
Questions about Marc Forlenza Are you, like me, still wondering who we elected? The voter pamphlet said Marc Forlenza was the owner of the Tech Center Building. I was impressed. However, his F1 filing showed his ownership as 8.3 percent. Not so impressive. He now says part owner. Integrity? During one forum he claimed to be a part owner of Village At The Harbor. That wasn’t on his F1. He isn’t claiming that anymore. Honesty? On his website he sums up his career history: “19832003: Real Estate Investor and Restaurant Owner. 1975-1982: International Negotiation and Marketing Executive.” Ten words for 28 years! Is that all we need to know? This is on his own website where he can blow his horn. Can we see your resume please? Are you hiding something? He claims a background in conflict resolution. Are there credentials? Training? According to incidents documented by Allison Lance and others, he wasn’t very good using these conflict resolution skills in his own business. So he says he’s a real estate investor. Is that who we want in charge of our fragile islands? Linda Wade Friday Harbor
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We should talk by Jamie StephenS
County Council Chairman
My fellow county council members and I hope you will join us in a Community Conversation about the future of the San Juan Islands and the role of its county government in the years ahead. This is an opportunity to consider doing things differently as we begin to climb out of the economic downturn. This will not be a county show and tell; these meetings are being held so that we can hear your thoughts and ideas about living, working and enjoying life in the islands, and what you need from the county government. We’ll be hosting a series of four meetings, repeated on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands, plus a oneday conversation on Shaw on Saturday, March 16. You may attend any meeting, based on whatever works best for your schedule. The meetings will use a roundtable discussion format with small groups discussing and reporting their Professsional Design Services www.bentrogdonarchitects.com 206.343.9907
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responses to each question presented. At the end of each round of conversation, a summary will be prepared and posted on the county’s webpage. If you can’t attend the meetings, you will be able to offer your thoughts through a blog on the county’s website. Again, this is your time to tell us what you think the priorities should be, going forward from here. Our job is to get you and your neighbors talking, and for us to listen. The first conversation’s “kickoff ” will be a general discussion about the “Quality of Life in the Islands” and what’s important to you. From there we’ll get into a discussion about the strengths we have in maintaining this “Island Quality of Life,” “Our Weaknesses,”
“Opportunities Ahead, and “Threats to our Quality of Life.” This first series of conversations will be held February 5, 6 and 7. The second meetings, March 5, 6, and 7 will cover public services needed to enjoy living and earn a living in the islands. We want to hear your thoughts about what role the county should play in not just providing some services directly, but in seeing that all service needs are met. After discussing what is important to us and what services are needed, the next conversation will focus on our underlying economy. Where will the jobs
come from into the future? Will the economy provide the financial foundation to our families, businesses and community to maintain or enhance our quality of life? The “Conversations on Economy” will be held April 2, 3 and 4. Finally, how should we shape county services to meet your needs in setting the priorities of government? These are the tough decisions: balancing needs, wants and resources. The last of this series of conversations will be held April 16, 17 and 18. The final report from all of your comments will be pulled together and presented to the new threemember county council and for the new county manager to use in putting together the 2014 budget and, more importantly, planning the future of San Juan County’s government. We look forward to hearing from you.
Comment on transportation A Planning Commission briefing and workshop will be held Feb. 1 at the county council hearing room to discuss the “Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element Update Project.” The public is welcome to attend; however, public comments will not be taken at this workshop. Time for public comment on the project has been scheduled
at the following meetings: • March 12: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lopez Island Library. • March 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station. • March 14, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Key Bank Garden Room. This project is designed to draft proposed amendments to the San Juan County
Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element and San Juan County Code 18.60.200 Concurrency that would bring the plan and development regulations into compliance with the Growth Management Act by updating the goals and policies that guide the development of, and investment in, the county’s transportation system.
Folk art textiles on display Megan Harris has always loved folk art, particularly hand-crafted clothing. The fabrics were woven of hand-spun yarns on back-strap looms, crafted into simple shapes, rich with bright colored embroidery in traditional designs. They became identified with specific villages and were repeated for generations before being replaced by industrial methods and uniform styles. Selections from her collection will be in the lobby of Orcas Center during February. The Madrona room features an exhibit of
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• 18% of San Juan County children under 5 live in poverty . . . • San Juan County ranks #2 among Washington Counties in per capita personal income . . . • San Juan County has the 2nd OLDEST median age in the State of Washington . . . • County-wide, property taxes went DOWN 4.7% or $2.1 million in 2013.
Quality of Life ◆ Health & Wellness ◆ Educational Opportunities ◆ Economic Opportunities ◆ Access to Arts and Culture ◆ Island Character ◆ Healthy Environment ◆ What’s Working ◆ What’s at Risk ◆ What are the Needs? ◆ Streamlining Processes ◆ Partnering ◆ Access to Services ◆ Family-wage Jobs ◆ Maintaining Rural Character ◆ Land Use Policies ◆ Cottage Industries ◆ Economic Development ◆ Agriculture ◆ Senior Services ◆ New Business Opportunities ◆ Property Taxes and Services They Support : Law Enforcement, Courts, Prosecutor, Public Health, Social Services Access ◆ Growth Management ◆ Utilities: Water, Sewer, Garbage ◆ Parks and Recreation ◆ Increase—Stay the Same—Decrease
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A night of music and Grace by CALI BAGBY
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hen Grace McCune starting performing professionally, there were moments when she felt nervous. For island audiences who have watched her perform over the years this may be a surprise, as McCune never seems to skip a beat, but rather seems as comfortable on stage as most of us feel when sitting on the couch. That performer was born out of not only a love of the music, but of an ideal for a greater purpose. “What gave me the most strength when I got nervous was if I could do it, it might inspire and get someone else to follow their creative goal,” McCune said. “If we share it we can give strength to each other. The things that are most beautiful in life come from art – from the ability to express.” It’s with that premise that McCune embarked on a journey of singing and songwriting – sharing all the important moments of her life with the sounds of her hands meeting ebony and ivory. Her recent album “From the Direct Box of the Soul” is a compilation of three years of writing and mixes everything from classical to rock to jazz influences.
Her CD release concert is Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. at the Rosario Music Room. The show will be a mix of showcasing the CD, live performance and multimedia content. There will be a meet and greet hour in the lounge at Rosario from 6-7 p.m. The event is hosted by Jake Perrine and McCune will be joined by local musicians Martin Lund, Carolyn Cruso and violinist Joel Gamble. “Something like this should not be possible in a community this size with a population of this size,” said Perrine, who is the sound engineer and co-producer of the CD. “It’s a true testimony of the magic of the place … a woman of her talent and all the musicians are a testament to this place.” The CD features Lund on clarinet/ accordion, Cruso on flute/hammer dulcimer, Armando Nunes on bass, Andrew Moore on drums, Bruce Harvie on guitar and mandolin, Anita Orne on saw, Alfred Bentley on tenor sax and Mathew “Wally” Wallrath on tuba. “It was like having a dream team,” McCune said. “The fact that I could hand-pick my favorite musicians on the island was amazing.” Through the process of recording the CD, McCune watched and listened as the songs transformed
as other musicians brought their unique flair. “To see the music come alive under someone else’s hands was very exciting,” she said. “The moment you add new instruments you change the sonic value of the song.” She compares working with other musicians to adding spices to a pasta dish – it only enriches and brings out the already delicious flavors. And McCune adds her own flair of vocals and piano. She is the type of musician who sits down on the piano bench and seems to instantly meld with the instrument. “The ability of someone to play at the level she does and sing at that level … at the same time is really unusual and rare,” said Perrine. “It’s unique. I have never heard anything like it,” added Gamble, who brings his seven-string electric violin to the CD. “She has a lot of energy, sounds a lot like Tori Amos but on the other hand there are a lot of other influences ranging from U2 to all over the map.” Gamble has been playing the violin for the last 31 years and plays in a band as well as performing as a soloist in Seattle. “There is a lot of passion when she performs – it gives me chills,” said Gamble. “She is probably my favorite
person to play music with.” McCune’s songwriting is deeply personal and explores her triumphs, struggles, heartbreak, love and loss. For her, sharing that part of herself with an audience is just part of the process. “Anytime you share music it’s deeply personal, whether you wrote the song or whether you are interpreting another piece,” McCune said. She has been teaching private lessons on the island for four years, directing choirs for more than three years and has been involved in a myriad of Orcas Center productions as well as solo performance work. Her recordings consist of two studio albums titled “Grace” and “Enchantment.” “As a musician you are constantly finding that creative spark that gets you up in the morning and keeps you inspired through that daily walk,” said McCune. “The moment you are done and reach a certain level you’ve always wanted to reach, the next morning you wake up and ask what’s next? The creative process never ends.” And that is what she loves about it – the music never dies, but morphs and changes in an endless ribbon of exploration.
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A visit with the animals Hill art at regional exhibit
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The Orcas Island Elementary third grade class took a field trip to the animal shelter on Jan. 23. They received a tour of the shelter and got to pet a variety of furry critters.
Lopez Island artist Steven Hill was honored to have two paintings juried into a regional exhibit “Contemporary Marine Artists of the West” that opened Friday, Jan. 19, at Knowlton Gallery in Lodi, Calif. His works were selected from 68 entries, narrowed to 34 artists from California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Nevada, by Donald Demers, who is a fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists and noted marine painter from Maine. Visit www.knowltongallery.com to view the exhibit, which hangs through March 2. Hill was also recently featured in an article “Taking on the Big Apple,” with seven other artists from around the world, in ArtisSpectrum
Magazine, (Vol. 28), published by Agora Gallery, Chelsea, NYC. He will be showcasing his third solo exhibit at Agora Gallery, with an opening reception on June 6. Hill’s works can be seen locally at Crow Valley Gallery, Eastsound and Windswept Fine Art Gallery
on Lopez Island. The painting pictured above, called “Fog Lifting, Monterey Bay,” is one of Hill’s pieces selected and was done en plein air, from Monterey Wharf, during the 2011 Carmel Art Festival. For more info, visit www. windsweptstudios.com
Madrona Room tickets on Turner on SUNY President’s List sale for Orcas Has Talent Sarah Turner of Eastsound, a senior biology major, has been named to the President’s List for the fall semester at SUNY Oswego. The President’s and Deans’ list represent the academic top 25.9 percent of the Oswego student body. Students who achieve grade averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale are named to the President's List, the top 7.0 percent of Oswego students.
San Juan Insurance has merged Eric and Sheila Veldman, owners of San Juan Insurance are pleased to announce that they have merged their operations in Eastsound with Guide Insurance Services, Inc. in Lynden, WA. “We will continue to be focused on our customers helping them get the protection they need at a price that fits in their budget. The union of these two agencies will give us greater access to markets, allowing us to better serve our current and future customers,” says Veldman. Eric and Sheila Veldman will continue to own San Juan Insurance. The Orcas Island office will continue to run under the name San Juan Insurance and will keep its entire staff. “Having the employees in the community that they work has always been a vital part of our business and one we are excited to continue in Eastsound,” said Joel Kok, President of Guide Insurance Services, Inc. Guide Insurance Services and San Juan Insurance are locally owned and operated independent insurance agencies. One of the benefits of working with us is the many choices we have to offer in business, personal, and life insurance. We represent many markets such as Safeco, Allstate, Travelers, Encompass, Liberty Northwest, QBE-Unigard, Allied, Mutual of Enumclaw, Oregon Mutual, Progressive, Philadelphia, & Grange to name a few. For more information you can contact our Orcas Island office at (360) 376-2141 or our Lynden office at (360) 354-2200 or by visiting our websites at www.sanjuanins.com and www.guideinsuranceservices.com.
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Tickets for the main stage seats for the Feb. 9 Orcas Has Talent Show are sold out, but tickets for the Madrona Room are still on sale at Darvill’s Bookstore for $10. Audience members in the Madrona Room will still get to cast their vote and watch a live video-feed of the show. “Orcas Has Talent” is a community event where the audience will vote for their favorite “act.” The show starts at 6:30 p.m. The winner will once again take home a $500 cash prize. All net proceeds go to
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PaRkS aNd ReC aduLT VoLLeyBaLL: 7:30 to 9:30
p.m., OffCenter Stage, Orcas Center. The show is $15, $11 for students, and $2 off for Orcas Center members. The play is directed by Robert Hall.
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.
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oRCaS haS TaLeNT: Vote for your favorite act, 6:30 p.m. Orcas Center. Tickets still available at Darvill’s Bookstore for the Madrona Room, $10.
Indralaya Library, 7:30 to 9 p.m. For further information call Rosalyn at 3766765. Library is open to the public on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
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5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s.
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class is Feb. 13, 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. at the Episcopal Church Hall, upstairs in the Meditation Room. For additional information, call Francie Kisko, 376-3708.
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Open house at the Orcas Island Library Since March 4, 1909, when the Madrona Club of Eastsound opened the first public library on Orcas Island, the library has had a rather nomadic existence. As the community grew, so, too, did the public library. Over the years, each new generation’s increasing and changing needs caused the library on Orcas Island to strain the confines of its location. After outgrowing the building where it had resided since 1953, the Orcas Island Library District was formed in November of 1987, and planning began for a new and larger library. On a sunny afternoon in June, 1992, the foundation was put down for today’s library building on a hill overlooking Eastsound. The next January, the Orcas Island Public Library opened for business at its present location on Rose Street. Dedication ceremonies were held Feb. 6, 1993. Join the community and library staff on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the library for an open house from noon to 6 p.m. to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the grand opening of the public library building. They will have new historical displays and refreshments will be served. This is the kick-off for numerous events the library has planned for the coming year. It is their way of saying “Thank You” for supporting the library through the years.
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Community Church family center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s.
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aLCohoLiCS aNoNymouS: 8 to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s. Last Saturday of each month, AA potluck meeting, Emmanuel Parish Hall, 6 p.m. WeiGhT WaTCheRS: Funhouse Commons, 10:30 a.m. LioNS CLuB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. iSLeShaRe TimeBaNk: For orientations, call Morgan Meadows at 376-9213.
heirloom seed and plant exchange The Fourth Annual Heirloom Seed and Plant Exchange is Feb. 10, 2 p.m. at the West Sound Community Hall. This “GMO-Free” event is open to anyone with healthy non-genetically engineered seeds and plants and to share labeled containers and for people with nothing to exchange who want to acquire seed and plant material and knowledge. The schedule is as follow: • 2 p.m. – Deliver items and view offerings • 2:15 p.m. – Introductions
and swapping etiquette • 2:30 p.m. – Open exchange and networking • 4 p.m. – Raffle of four Northwest Flower and Garden Show tickets, $25 Island Hardware gift certificate, seed cleaning screens and clean-up The event is sponsored by Ad Mark, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, Clif Bar Family Foundation Seed Matters, Orcas Island Hardware, Peace Seeds, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and West Sound Community Club.
Fidelis Flea Market The Fidelis Circle Women’s group presents its only fundraiser of the year, the Fourth Annual Flea Market, on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the West Sound Community Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the past, proceeds of the event funded scholarships, Camp Orkila and the Farm to Cafeteria program. Come and browse through a wide array of hand-crafted items – both old and new. Look for favorites in the book selections. Treat yourself to delectable baked goods. A major contributor this year will be renowned local artist Frank Loudin who will be bringing a selection of his popular pictures and cards. There will be creations from other local artists as well, including Larry McNair. Lunch will again be prepared by local chef Christina Orchid. The Fidelis Circle was founded in West Sound over 100 years ago. The West Sound Community Hall is located at 884 Deer Harbor Road.
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5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s. CheSS CLuB: Every Sunday noon to 3 p.m., Orcas Library, free.
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MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE OPALCO is seeking a dependable and friendly team player with a good working knowledge of computer and office systems and the ability to learn quickly. Primary function is to perform customer care, billing, and accounts receivable activities for members as well as administrative tasks in support of all other OPALCO departments. Applicant must be well organized with a strong attention to detail, and possess superior interpersonal skills. Applicant must be skillful in creative and logical problem solving and the ability to work well with others. High school diploma or equivalent is required; must have at least two years of relevant experience in a business environment. This is an Eastsound based, bargaining unit, full-time position. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applicants may obtain a detailed job description and employment application online at www.opalco.com Please submit your cover letter, professional resume, employment application and references to Nancy Loomis by 4:30 pm on February 6th, 2013.
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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER for Public Engagement Effort OPALCO is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead a year-long public engagement effort in the San Juan Islands. Duties include designing and managing the strategy, tools and timeline for an effective twoway communications and engagement program and then working in collaboration with OPALCO staff to successfully implement it. Applicant must have: at least four years experience managing complex communication projects from inception to successful outcome; excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to present effectively to diverse audiences; proven skills at cultivating strong working relationships and driving collaboration across multiple teams; strong analytical and creative problem solving skills. Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred. This is an Eastsound based, full-time, oneyear contract position. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applicants may obtain a detailed job description and employment application online at www.opalco.com Please submit your cover letter, professional resume, employment application and references to Suzanne Olson at solson@opalco.com Position is open until filled.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
HEARING NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT PURPOSE: To review and adopt the San Juan County Noxious Weed List for 2013 and to discuss noxious weed control priorities and weed law enforcement guidelines for 2013. WHEN: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. WHERE: Community Room, Skagit Valley College, 221 Weber Way, Lower Level, Friday Harbor. The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board has added four
new species for the 2013 Washington State Noxious Weed List. These include French broom (Genista monspessulana) (Class A), tall hawkweed (Hieracium piloselloides) (Class B), common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) and barberry (Berberis vulgaris) (Class C). Of these, only common teasel is known to occur outside of cultivation in the county. Additional changes to WAC 16-750 include reclassifying eleven class B noxious weeds to Class C, and amending the current listing of Japanese eelgrass (Zostera japonica) to make it a Class C everywhere (rather than limiting it to commercially managed shellfish beds only, as
presently listed). WAC 16-750-001 is also amended, reducing the number of State noxious weed regions from ten to six. The following species were moved from the Class B list to the Class C list: Austrian fieldcress (Rorippa austriaca), blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides), common catsear (Hypochaeris radicata), polar hawkweed (Hieracium atratum), lawnweed (Soliva sessilis), lepyrodiclis (Lepyrodiclis holosteoides), longspine sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus) oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), perennial sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis ssp. arvensis), swainsonpea,(Sphaero-
physa salsula), wild carrot (Daucus carota) (except where commercially grown). Additionally, San Juan County is selecting common teasel,( Dipsacus fullonum) and hoary cress (Cardaria draba) for control county wide and dog fennel (Anthemis cotula) will be added to the County’s Weeds of Concern list. There will also be a review of the County Noxious Weed Program Status Report for 2012. In order for the 2013 Noxious Weed List to become accepted for San Juan County, it must be approved by the County Noxious Weed Control Board based on public input received
at this meeting. The Noxious Weed Control Board is requesting public participation so that more information about local weed distributions can be gathered as well as suggestions for the 2014 weed list. For further information, contact the County Noxious Weed Control Program at 376-3499 or by e-mail at judy@sanjuanweeds.org) LEGAL NO. SJ451922 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, February 6, 2013.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
MEETING NOTICE Citizens’ Salary Commission The Citizens’ Salary Commission will hold a special work session on Thurs., Feb. 7, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., in the large conference room of the Legislative Building, 55 Second St., in Friday Harbor, for training on compensation analysis and meeting processes. The public is invited to attend. LEGAL NO. SJ450532 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 16, 30, 2013 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGARDINGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CRITICAL AREA ORDINANCES; AMENDING ORDINANCES 26-2012, 27-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012 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 Effective Date of Critical Area Ordinances: Amending Ordinances 26-2012, 27-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012. The public hearing will be held at the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA.on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 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 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 amends the effective date of four separate ordinances regarding critical areas regulations which were adopted in December 2012: Ordinances 26-2012, 27-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012. This ordinance extends the effective date of the critical areas regulations adopted in 2012, which will provide more time to prepare for implementation of the new regulations. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted
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EASTSOUND SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES Eastsound Sewer and Water District is currently soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with RCW 39.80.030 from engineering firms who wish to be considered for providing design and consulting services on sewer utility collection and treatment projects. Engineering disciplines anticipated to be used are, civil, environmental, construction management, survey, GIS/GPS, right of way acquisition, structural inspection of pipes and utilities. Upcoming projects for 2013 include design of a sewage dewatering system, sewer outfall replacement and design of sewer mains. Firms wishing to respond shall, by no later than February 28, 2013, send one copy of a SOQ to: Eastsound Sewer and Water District, P.O. Box 640, Eastsound, WA 98245 or email a SOQ to eastsoundsewer@rockisland.com . SOQ’s should include the firm’s specialties and types of work
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/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 Planning Coordinator Shireene Hale 360-378-2354. LEGAL NO. SJ453431 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REVISING COUNTY PARKS FEE SCHEDULES; REPEALING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE 28-2011 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 Revising County Parks Fee Schedules; Repealing Portions of Ordinance 28-2011. The public hearing will be held at the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA.on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 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 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 current San Juan County Parks Department fee schedule was established by Ordinance 28-2011, along
desired, previous experience, resumes of key personnel and references. Submittals should be no more than ten pages. All SOQ’s will be maintained in the District’s file for not more than one year. Board of Commissioners Eastsound Sewer & Water District Dated: January 18, 2013 LEGAL NO. S452209 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. January 23, 30, 2013. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate: KATHLEEN C. GREINER, Deceased Probate No. 13-4-05001-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any
with fees for Community Development and Planning. SJC Parks charges fees for services such as camping, parking, commercial use, and special events. These fees may require modifications from time to time, depending on budget and market conditions. The proposed ordinance will repeal the existing Parks fee schedule as amended by Ordinance No. 28-2011 and establish a new Parks fee schedule. The proposed ordinance modifies fees for 2013 and beyond. The Parks Department and the Interim County Manager wish to have the Parks fees approved independent of those of Community Development and Planning; this ordinance will separate the fee schedules into two ordinances. 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/Resolution 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 Parks and Fair Director Dona Wuthnow at 360-378-8420. LEGAL NO. SJ453435 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, 2013. NOTICE OF VACANCY ON SAN JUAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board is accepting applications for a Board member from Area #3 (Lopez, Center, Blakely and Decatur Islands). For more information, please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7474. LEGAL NO. SJ453436 Published: The Journal of the San
otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorneys of record 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 (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 16, 2013. Gail Elizabeth Greiner, Personal Representative c/o Law Offices of William J. Weissinger
Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, February 6, 2013. SAN JUAN COUNTY 2013 REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES San Juan County maintains a roster of Surveyors, Architectural and Professional Engineering (A&E) Consultants to assist the County and other County agencies and public entities in developing and completing relevant Public Works projects. Projects may include but are not limited to Engineering, Architectural, Surveying, Archaeological services, Storm water, Road Design, Environmental and Geotechnical engineering, Consultants will be selected on the basis of qualifications, performance, and the ability to perform the tasks and complete the projects in a timely manner. Your firm must be licensed in the State of Washington to engage in the lawful practice of your profession. The roster will be active for one (1) year. Professional contracts will be negotiated for fees and scope of work. Products may include public meetings, engineering studies and reports, final design and drawings, final contract and bid documents, contract administration and inspection documents and reports, and as-built drawings. Applications are available online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicw o r k s / C o n s u l t a n t R o s t e r. a s p x . Please respond with specific interest, experience, qualifications, and ability to respond in timely manner, to San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring St/PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Nielsen at 360/370-0527 or suen@sanjuanco.com. LEGAL NO. SJ451889 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 23, 30, 2013.
SAN JUAN COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER San Juan County maintains a Small Works Roster which the County and other County agencies and public entities may utilize during 2013. Small Public Works contracts are for projects up to $300,000 in value in accordance with RCW’s 39.04.010, 39.04.155, and 36.32.250. This policy may be used as an alternative to formal advertisement and bidding of Public Works. Companies that have previously submitted applications
425-B Caines Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Attorney for Personal Representative William J. Weissinger WSBA #19332 425-B Caines Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. 450502 Published: The Islands’ Sounder January 16, 23, 30, 2013. INVITATION TO CONTRACTORS FOR REGISTRATION ON SMALL WORKS ROSTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Eastsound Sewer and Water District of San Juan County, Washington is updating its Small Works Contractors Roster pursuant to RCW 57.08.050. The District occasionally requires the services of responsible contractors to make repairs, additions and improvements to the District’s sewer system. All contractors interested in being included on the District’s Small Works Contractors Roster should submit an application to the District at the following address:
and have been listed on the Small Works Roster do not need to reapply unless your previous information has changed. San Juan County complies with the Prevailing Wage Law of the State of Washington (RCW 39.12) and requires all contractors to comply. All applicants must be properly registered and licensed to perform such work in the State of Washington. To obtain a Small Works Roster Application, download at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Small-Works.aspx or contact: San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring St / PO Box 729, Friday Harbor WA 98250. For more information, contact Sue Nielsen, (360) 370-0527 or suen@sanjuanco.com LEGAL NO. SJ451895 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 23, 30, 2013.
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Eastsound sewer & Water District P.O. Box 640 Eastsound, W A 98245 The application should include a brief resume which includes the contractor’s qualifications to perform work upon municipal water and sewer systems, together with references, copies of the contractor’s license and bonding information. Members of the Roster must be financially able to undertake and complete the construction contracts, the estimated cost of which exceeds $5,000 but is less than $200,000. Dated: January 23, 2013 EASTSOUND SEWER & WATER DISTRICT OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: By: David Lowry President and Commissioner LEGAL NO. S453184 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, February 6, 2013.
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