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Left: Cathy Ellis has spent more than 20 years as an aid worker. her home turf at the animal shelter, the senior center and the new hospital in Friday Harbor. She left nursing in 2009 and retired from aid work in 2010 after deciding to “leave that job to another generation.”
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Cathy Ellis has seen the many faces of altruism from hope to tragedy to hard truths about humanity. After serving as an aid worker across the globe for nearly 20 years, she has wrestled with such
complexities and come to a conclusion that despite the hardships, “I know that I always receive more than I give.” The retired nurse has worked in El Salvador, Honduras, the Balkans, Liberia, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan. Since moving to Orcas three years ago, Ellis has volunteered on
In between her time overseas she spent 34 years as an emergency room nurse in Eugene, Ore. It was there that Ellis found the fire that would propel her towards a life of service. As a student at the University of Oregon, she was surrounded by political activism and social justice. Sitting in her political science classes, she learned of atrocities around the world, horrors she couldn’t shake. After graduating from nursing school, Ellis applied for the Peace Corps and did not hesitate to write that her reason for applying – to change the world. She recalls the Peace Corps staff responding to her by saying, “grow up and have
some life experience before traveling to these rough places.” So she worked as an emergency room nurse and by the mid-80s she was ready to get her hands dirty. She spent six months in El Salvador in a refugee camp, working for a Catholic organization out of San Antonio, Texas. She and four other Americans were there as volunteers, but also carried on their shoulders a heavier burden – their very presence, as Americans, helped to ensure that the military treated the refugees humanely. “Our goal was to protect and empower,” Ellis said. Her other job was to instruct local health care providers how to be better care givers. She lived in a simple hut, washed her clothes in the river and hauled water. “It was an awakening to the daily grind, to the reality of these stories I had heard,” she said. “There was real pain and unfair suffering because of misguided international policies.” The time she spent there also opened her eyes to other aid workers and their sacrifices. Ellis was amazed to see PeaceHealth nuns from the north-
County council candidate conversations Part one of three-part series by SOUNDER STAFF
With less than six weeks until San Juan County elects a new three-member county council, all six remaining candidates are hitting the campaign trail. The revamped council, and the April 23 elections, are the result of revisions to the county charter proposed in 2012 by the Charter Revision Commission and approved by the voters in November, 2012. The revisions returned the council to three members elected countywide from “residency districts” comprising San Juan, Orcas and Lopez and their respective nearby smaller islands. Nominated in a February, 2013, primary were Lovel Pratt and Bob Jarman from San Juan for District 1, Lisa Byers and Rich Hughes from Orcas Island for District 2, and Jamie Stephens and Brian McClerren from Lopez Island for District 3. Hughes, Stephens and
Jarman are current incumbents on the present six-member council; Pratt is a former councilwoman who was defeated by Jarman in a 2012 council race; Byers is the director of OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas; and McClerren is a Lopez resident making his first run for elective office. Leading up to the election, the Sounder will be running a series of Q&A segments with candidates from each district.
Brian McClerren Sounder: What do you bring to the table that is different from the other candidates and why did you decide to run? BM: I’m in a different world than the other candidates and that gives me a unique perspective on government. I’m trying to become a homeowner. I’m starting my business while hanging on to a full-time job. I’m raising kids and about to have a new baby. My political ideas aren’t being fed to me by an organized party machine. They come from my own experiences and result from an enor-
mous amount of time studying, listening and making observations. It has taken a hefty dose of courage and determination to put myself into this race. It is a reflection of my deep love for the San Juan Islands that I am deliberately seeking the most demanding, stressful and criticized job available. I am convinced, as are my supporters, that I can be that change that I seek. Sounder: How do you plan to balance the county budget? Do you support renewal of Prop. 1, the voter-approved property tax increase that expires at the end of 2015? BM: I am bothered that the assumption appears to be larger government and increased taxes. A special part of our identity in this place is that we value our independence. I can tell you unequivocally that nothing sacrifices independence like being in debt. This relates to bond debt as well as grant-funded activities. Last year our council signed a debt obligation that demands repayment through taxa-
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west in El Salvador. Some would spend up to 30 years in the country helping people ravaged from the “never-ending” civil war.
Middle East & beyond In 1991, Ellis was given her first assignment with Northwest Medical Teams International. The destination? Northern Iraq in 1991 after the Gulf War. It was there that she had a first-hand look at the Iraq culture. “There are so many good people in the Middle East,” she said. “There are so many people that are not radicals, the radicals are a minority.” Her patients mainly consisted of children and the elderly. Watching them interact together made her realize how much common ground could be shared between the west and the east – cultures that seemed so different. “Seeing families care about each other – it was heart warming and familiar,” she said. Although Northwest Medical Teams International is a Christian organization, Ellis said that their priorities were health care, nutrition and civil responsibility, not pushing their religion.
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Guest house catches fire; home saved
by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Publisher/Editor
Orcas Fire responded to a guest house fire around 9 a.m. on March 16 on Pea Pod Lane in the Sea Acres area. No one was injured in the blaze; all occupants were able to evacuate. The main home was saved after firefighters extinguished the fire in the guest house, which is totalled. It stands only a few feet from the primary residence. “The house would have caught fire in a matter of minutes if we hadn't arrived when we did,” Fire Chief Kevin O'Brien said. Initially called in as a chimney fire, the cause of the structure fire is unknown. Fire Marshal Paul Turner speculated it was a plug-in heater. “We’ll probably never know,” he said.
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Above: Lieutenant Richie Harvey working to pull down boards at the house fire. Left: One side of the guest house.
Level 2 sex offender moves to Orcas by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
A level 2 sex offender has recently moved to Orcas Island. The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office released a notification on March 14 that Cleland Eugene Frank, 66, has taken up residence in the 600 block of Foster Point Road. According to the National Sex Offender Registry, Frank was convicted of child molestation in the first degree in 2001. The registry reported that the victims were girls between the ages of three and 13 and were known to him. Frank was released in 2009. His last residence was in Mt. Vernon, Wash. Sheriff Rob Nou said the notification of level 2 and 3 sex offenders in island communities is for public awareness and to allow law
enforcement to track these individuals. Level 2 and 3 are offenders who pose the greatest risk and the potential to reoffend. Nou estimates that about 30 level 1 sex offenders are residing in San Juan County. Currently two level 2 sex offenders live on Orcas and one level 3 sex offender has recently moved to San Juan Island. Nou said this is the first time a level 3 offender has moved to the islands. “The whole idea of the notification of the offender is to provide information for awareness,” Nou said. “Providing a photo and some background creates awareness, so you can make sure the kids or grand-kids are aware and maintain a sense of vigilance.” Anita Castle, director of Domestic Violence Assault Services, urges parents to
educate themselves on the facts regarding child sexual abuse. “Read up on the subject from experts in the field, not alarmists who miss the facts and enlarge the panic,” she said. Castle recommends that if something feels “off ” with your child, “trust your instincts” and “check it out immediately.” Signs that a child is being abused may show up as behavioral – a child who was once happy and content may start acting out or become withdrawn and overly emotional. Achievement at school might suffer and their interest in hobbies and friendships decline. They may also experience changes in appetite, nightmares, bed-wetting, increased anxiety or depression. “Be aware of the grooming tactics used by people
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who sexually abuse children and make everyone in your circle earn your trust,” Castle said. For more information, call Kim Bryan, DVSAS assistant director and prevention specialist at 4683788 or 378-8680.
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To the Editor:
Why we run stories about sex offenders
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hey have “paid” their debt to society and now they are free. But for some former prisoners, they are forever beholden to the law and justice system. Sex offenders are required to notify the police of their place of residence and are under constant scrutiny from the communities in which they reside. There are physical boundaries they cannot cross. Many jobs are unavailable to them. They are watched and monitored. And this for our protection. Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders are most likely to re-offend. The best way to prevent abuse is to educate our children and be aware of who is living in our communities. This doesn’t mean we need to be paranoid or panicked. It means we need to be informed. Which is why we publish stories about sex offenders who move to San Juan County. Two of the offenders we recently wrote about were reported as knowing their victims. Last April, Kim Bryan of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services wrote a guest column about the “six stages of the grooming process.” They are outlined below. Stage 1 Targeting the Victim: The offender targets a victim by sizing up the child’s vulnerability. Children with less parental Level 2 and Level 3 sex oversight are more desirable offenders are likely to prey. re-offend. The best way Stage 2 Gaining the Victim’s Trust: The sex offender gains to prevent abuse is to by watching and gathereducate our children and trust ing information about the be very aware of who is child and family, getting to living in our communities. know their needs and how to fill them. In this regard, sex offenders mix effortlessly with responsible caretakers because they generate warm and calibrated attention. Stage 3 Filling the Need: Gifts, extra attention and affection may distinguish one adult in particular and should raise concern and greater vigilance to be accountable for that adult. Stage 4 Isolating the Child: The offender uses the developing special relationship with the child to create situations in which they are alone together. This isolation further reinforces a special connection. Babysitting tutoring, coaching, and special trips all enable this isolation. Stage 5 Sexualizing the Relationship: At a stage of sufficient emotional dependence and trust, the offender progressively sexualizes the relationship. Desensitization occurs through talking, pictures, and even creating situations, like going swimming or clothes shopping where there is opportunity for times of undress. Stage 6 Maintaining Control: Once the sex abuse is occurring, offenders commonly use secrecy and blame to maintain the child’s continued participation and silence. When we write about sex offenders in our newspaper, it is to inform the public and prevent future crimes from occurring. While the system isn’t perfect, this one way to help keep our children safe from sexual predators.
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Washington Vocational Services would like to thank United Way of San Juan County and community members who contribute to United Way for your support! WVS was recently awarded a grant that will support our Integrated Community Activities Program for adults with Developmental Disabilities in San Juan County. This grant will allow individuals with Developmental Disabilities, their families, friends and interested community members to participate in classes, events and community activities together. The activities will build community, reduce isolation and allow all of our citizens to participate fully in life. A committee consisting of community members is being formed to help develop the activities and events. The Integrated Community Program Committee will plan a series of activities that will allow people with developmental disabilities to participate alongside fellow community members. Grant funds will be used to offset the cost of enrollment and/or assist with supplies and fees for those who are eligible. Together with the United Way of San Juan County we know that everyone who participates will benefit. Benefits of the program range from meeting new friends, learning a new skill or craft, promoting a diverse and inclusive community, as well, having fun! A committee is being formed to help plan activities for this year, 2013. For more information about volunteering with the project, or if you are a person with disability wanting to apply for program participation, please contact Cara Cohn at ccohn@wvs.org or 360376-1014 Thank you United Way of San Juan County for sponsoring this valuable community building program. Washington/Alyeska Vocational Services
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beautiful. I was showing my family the New York Times advertisement for the Paul Taylor company in New York at Lincoln Center at the end of this month. Really incredible to be sitting in the third row seeing this at the Orcas Center. Lynn, Jonathan and Ethan White Orcas Island
‘Hotbed Hotel’ raises more than eyebrows During the running of the most recent play at the Orcas Grange – “Hotbed Hotel” – Doug Bechtel of The Actor’s Theater and director of the play, shared with audiences his love of the Exchange and stories of how the theater has often drawn on the unpredictable treasure trove that was always to be found there for costumes, lighting and sets. He bemoaned the recent loss of the Exchange building to fire and asked audiences to consider contributing to a new reuse center. Over the course of three shows, Doug raised over $1,400, which were subsequently donated to the Exchange Phoenix Fund set up with the Orcas Island Community Foundation (www.oicf.us). On behalf of all those in the community who love and miss The Exchange and who are eager to see the reuse center back on line, we wish to express our deep gratitude to Doug Bechtel, the cast of “Hotbed Hotel” and the audiences of The Actors Theater – thank you for all of your support! Vive le The Exchange! The Exchange Board of Directors and Executive Director Mailing/Street Address P.O. Box 758, 217 Main Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Office (360) 376-4500 Classifieds (800) 388-2527 Fax (360) 376-4501 Copyright © 2012 by Sound Publishing, Inc.
Ode to the election Once upon a time in these islands quite fair, An election was held and council was pared. Some citizens were happy, others were not, But such was the outcome that election had wrought. Now come two candidates, proven records have both, Business sense they possess, service their oath. Many citizens know of their actions, others know not, So be careful of the outcome this election may wrought. Is it big outside money a councilman makes? Or years of service and dedication – is that what it takes? Some citizens want local rule, others may not, So be wary of the outcome this election may wrought. Who be these fine fellows of sound mind and great heart, Who pledge to serve by putting Horse before Cart? Many citizens know! Bob Jarman and Rick Hughes! So be wary of false prophets and spread the good news! Shari and Harold Harrison Friday Harbor
Byers for council I am supporting Lisa Byers for the San Juan County Council. After observing her in action for more than a year as a member of the OPAL board, I believe she is one of the most competent, thorough-
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LETTERS FROM 4 ly knowledgeable leaders I’ve ever worked with. The extent of skills and knowledge that she has developed in her work with OPAL, and before OPAL, absolutely boggles my mind: real estate, land use, resource conservation, construction, government regulations (federal, state, and local), organizational management, budgeting, accounting, consensus building, conflict resolution – I could go on and on. She is a top-notch leader with a superb ability to see both sides of issues and to balance the needs and interests of different people and different groups. She truly believes in win-win, and she’s creative in working to achieve it. Her effectiveness as a leader is shown in OPAL’s growth and success in her 17 years at the helm. I stand in awe of her abilities, and I hope the people of San Juan County will choose to put her skills to work in the county council. Susan McBain Olga I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with Lisa Byers as she campaigns for a seat on the county council, and I’ve been impressed with the way she relates to the people she encounters. She’s very knowledgeable about the county and its
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needs, but she’s always eager to learn more from the person she’s talking with. She’s an enthusiastic listener, one who asks intelligent questions, who is always open to the knowledge and experience of others. If I were on the council, I’d want someone like Lisa to work with. And as a voting citizen, I see her as someone I hope will be helping to make the important decisions about the future of our county. Louise Dustrude Friday Harbor Years ago, I attended a day-long meeting/retreat facilitated by Lisa Byers. I’d known Lisa casually but as this day progressed I became more and more impressed with her ability to bring people together and to allow a good discussion of potentially divisive topics. Since then, I have enjoyed several more opportunities (as a participant) observing Lisa when she has been called upon to lead groups in establishing mutual goals or talking through sticky topics to come to consensus. She’s unfailingly able to do this with skill and good humor. Lisa not only listens well but she also hears what is being said. In my experience, those two traits are not always present at the same time. She is skilled at helping people clarify ideas
and goals because she has the ability to put herself aside and hear what is being said. Lisa’s skills will allow our county council to go forward functioning effectively. Her intelligence coupled with her ability to hear and understand differing sides to an issue will contribute to wise decisions for our county. I encourage you to join me in voting Lisa Byers for county commissioner. Coleen O’Brien Orcas Island I have been a middle class resident on Orcas Island for more than 20 years now. Some of you know me from when I worked in the Orcas Senior Center as “That Licensing Lady” (2005-2008). My experience working there as a representative of the San Juan County auditor and treasurer gave me some insight into the challenges facing our county government and the public it serves. We live in a special place. Part of that “specialness,” for me, has been the civility of the public discourse. I hope that continues. Frankly, regarding this election, I see more commonalities with some of the candidates, rather than differences. I really like Rick Hughes as a person, and I am a customer of his business. He is a good guy. However, what intrigues me about
Library responds to emerging community needs by AlAn lichter, board president and Phil heikkinen, library director
The Orcas Island Library is celebrating 20 years in our current building. We invite everyone to visit us to see displays and archives celebrating our past. As part of our celebration, we are scheduling a special series of speakers on a wide range of topics that we think will elicit strong community interest. Please look at our website (www. orcaslibrary.org), or ask any of us at the library for more details. We’re also looking ahead to how we might best serve the community for the next 20 years. Ten years ago, and then again five years ago, facing increased usage in an increasingly constrained space, the library explored the possibility of an expansion. We needed to put that effort on hold, mostly due to financial limitations. Now we are looking at it again. Why? For many years, we have been providing the best possible resources and services without asking for any property tax increases. We also have been strengthening our community partnerships, for example, to improve after-school services to children; working with Orcas Island School District to develop stronger school library services;
improving people’s ability to find out what’s available and what’s happening locally; supporting individual interests in independent learning; and offering direct services at locations such as the senior center. It’s now clear that our space can’t meet all the needs people would like us to respond to, such as independent and group study space, quiet reading areas, more room for young adults to get together in a healthy environment, and space for online study and business use. We’ve determined this through surveys, observation, direct community feedback and a community needs assessment last summer. Twenty years ago, residents of Orcas Island committed their time, money, and talent to build a beautiful public library. As we move forward, the board invites you to participate in conversations about the costs and benefits of an expanded library building that will serve both current needs and those of the next generations. As always, our goal is to continue to provide the best and most cost-effective library services possible for our community. Contact Phil Heikkinen, library director by phone at 376-4985; email pheikkinen@orcaslibrary.org; or mail, OIPL, 500 Rose Street, Eastsound, WA 98245.
Lisa Byers as a candidate are two things: her work experience and her personal character. I believe that Lisa’s time spent governing or managing a successful non-profit agency (which interfaces on a regular basis with our federal, state and county government agencies) has given her a unique skill-set that will translate exceedingly well to San Juan County governance. Now, couple that with an articulate personality, sharp mind, straightforward demeanor, and fair mindedness. What you get is a leader. That is Lisa Byers, a leader. Cathy Ferran Orcas Island I support County Council candidate Lisa Byers for the Orcas district seat. Lisa has demonstrated her commitment to our islands over the past two decades, leading OPAL, the Orcas community land trust, to a phenomenal record as a provider of permanently affordable homes for moderate income citizens. She is a parent who has successfully raised children in our community. We are incredibly fortunate that Lisa is willing to apply her formidable capabilities, honed by education and experience, to addressing the challenges of governing our frequently fractious communities. I have watched her interactions with people, in groups and as individuals, and have observed that she treats others with dignity and has a particular talent for identifying common goals and practical means to reach them. Lisa is an independent thinker, beholden to no on- or off-island interest group. I do not know precisely what positions she will take on the future issues and crises that will confront her as a council member, but I know her actions will be thoughtful, informed and in the best interests of our citizens. Susan Dehlendorf San Juan Island
Byers has not set the record straight Lisa, this appears to be a reasonable opinion and not “mud-slinging and innu-
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endo.” I have reviewed both the videos and I fail to see how there is a problem in posing the thought, “After watching this video I’m not sure if Lisa is a socialist or communist.” I have not only reviewed the videos but checked out the “New Economics Institute” website, the organization hosting this, and your website also. The video, NEI, the people and organizations supporting them would appear support the possibility raised by the email. Your comment above, “To assign a political philosophy to me based on that talk is inaccurate and inflammatory,” is neither. This history is all a part of how you think and will govern. It is not only fair to question your stated views, political associations and economic philosophies but it is our obligation as citizens to do so. You say “Examine candidates’ actual qualifications,” that is exactly what the email is about. I do find it curious that you have chosen not take the “high road” and answer the question raised, but instead you attacked the questioner. If the conclusions he or she has are incorrect, regardless of how they arrived at them, then just correct them, support your claim with facts as they have. We got it. You are a good leader and manager at what you do. We are just concerned that you will do a great job of leading us down the wrong road based upon your views. Let’s all move head in civil debate and just discuss what you said in June of 2012 at the NEI convention. Let it all out. I trust you and the other candidates have nothing to hide or shade and desire to be elected on the sum of all the values and principles you hold as a candidate. Right? Don Pencil Eastsound
Byers responds to criticism The March 13 edition to the Sounder had letters that I had previously responded to online. I have posted those more comprehensive responses on my website, www.lisabyers.org. This is
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a brief version. I believe that government has a limited, but important role to play in society. Government is not the answer for resolving many of society’s needs. Many needs are best addressed through volunteer efforts, or by for-profit or nonprofit businesses. When government does provide services, it should do so efficiently and effectively. I believe that government is well suited for convening people, setting common goals, and then developing incentives to implement solutions. I believe that some of our best innovations have come about through thoughtful collaboration between government and individuals working through for-profit and nonprofit businesses. When we choose to adopt regulations, they should be designed so that businesses that follow the rules may thrive, and property owners may have flexibility in how they use their property. We must be diligent about pruning out old rules that no longer serve us. Government officials must make decisions – often with imperfect information – to reduce the level of uncertainty for business and residential development. Uncertainty has very real economic costs. We need regulations to protect our environment that are based in peerreviewed science to the greatest extent possible. I believe that regulations should be flexible, yet predictable and consistently applied. When that is not the case, we need to revise the regulations. I would be willing to revise the Critical Areas Ordinance, or other rules based on actual case examples. In my work I have taken risks in order to keep people
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LETTERS FROM 5 employed, because I know that without a job they would suffer, and might move away. We need good jobs, with good wages in our community so that people may thrive. I think our economy in San Juan County is transitioning. We will continue to rely on construction and tourism, while at the same time there are more people employed here who are exporting their ideas and creativity through the internet. For a robust economy, we must sustain what is
unique about this place and our community. Lisa Byers Orcas Island
Jamie Stephens for county council Jamie Stephens deserves your vote for the San Juan County Council. He has proven by his public service to date that his judgment and perspective extends to all the islands. But it is his breadth of interest in so many different facets of our island communities that makes him a stellar candidate. Jamie has been active in
Marine Watch Steller Sea Lions The focus of our trips this time of year is on the Steller sea lions that are here now, all males, working on their tans and looks before they head to their sea lion rookeries hundreds of miles away to try their skills as the dominant male. The Steller’s will be around the islands until mid May. We normally see about 20 Steller’s during our trip, mainly up by Speiden Island or near Cattle Pass. The Steller sea lion, also known as the northern sea lion, is the largest member of the Otariid (eared seal) family. Steller sea lions exhibit sexual dimorphism, in which adult males are noticeably larger than females and further distinguished by a thick mane of coarse hair. Adult males may be up to 10-11 ft (3-3.4 m) in length and can weigh up to 2,500 lbs (1,120 kg). Females are smaller than males, at 7.5-9.5 ft (2.5-3.0 m) in length and weigh up to 770 lbs (350 kg). The coats of adult males and females are light blonde to reddish brown and slightly darker on the chest and abdomen. The light coloration is still visible when the body is wet, which is different from many pinniped species. Steller sea lions are colonial breeders. Adult males, also known as bulls, establish and defend territories on rookeries to mate with females. Bulls become sexually mature between 3 and 8 years of age, but typically are not large enough to hold territory successfully until 9 or 10 years old. Mature males may go without eating for 1-2 months while they are aggressively defending their territory. Females typically reproduce for the first time at 4 to 6 years of age, usually giving birth to a single pup each year. Today they were all hauled out of the water in all their glory. Truly a spectacular sight. Tom and Nate Averna operate Deer Harbor Charters. They will provide a bi weekly column sharing their latest observations of what they see during their tours as well as provide news regarding the marine ecosystem here and in other parts of the world.
water resource issues, land use planning, affordable housing, social services through the Lopez Family Resource Center, local business development, land conservation and even the Lopez 4th of July parade. His work on the county council has taken him deep into balancing public budgets, competing interests and challenging new initiatives such as solid waste solutions that work differently on separate islands, solutions that stress community involvement. That’s why he’s a good fit for the Council of a county government with so many different missions serving many island communities. Jamie knows what makes a community work and how people must work together to keep a community moving ahead. He is the right choice to lead county government for the benefit of all the island communities of San Juan County. I urge you to vote for Jamie Stephens for the San Juan County Council. David Zeretzke San Juan Island Please join me in voting for Jamie Stephens for County Council District 3. As a member of the council for the past several years, Jamie’s skill in representing San Juan County is admirable. He is thoughtful, hardworking, forward-looking, and respectful to all. He is a good listener and a problem solver. Over the for the past 17 years, Jamie has been an active board member on several essential community
organizations, including the Lopez Family Resources Center, Port Commission and Lopez Community Land Trust. He is on currently the Legislative Steering Committee of the Washington Association of Counties. Jamie cares about people, as demonstrated his participation in civic affairs of all types, from supporting families and agriculture, to raising money for the 4th of July fireworks. Let’s keep him! Nancy DeVaux San Juan Island
Support for Hughes, Jarman and McClerren The coming election for the new three members of the county council is one of the most important elections in the last few years. After attending two or three council meetings where the previous council voted for the Critical Area Ordinance we cannot support any members who are running now and voted for that ordinance. At those meetings, they did not seem to listen to their constituents and often treated the audience with disrespect... We want to support people who have common sense and try to support all citizens of the islands. One group that has been left out is the middle class. These are people who are trying to work, have a home and raise their families. They can’t volunteer for committees and go to weekday meetings. They are working and are tired at the end
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of the day. Now many are paying increasingly higher taxes and have endless rules placed on them. We are supporting Rick Hughes, Bob Jarman, and Brian McClerren and can only hope they try to be fair if elected. Robert & Vivian Burt Lopez Island
Pratt for council I’m writing to support Lovel Pratt’s candidacy for County Council, District 1. In my role as a member of Lopez No COALition, I have had the pleasure of working with her and seen her in action in her role as a county council member on the issue of the proposed coal export terminal at Cherry Point. I have been very impressed by her commitment in defense of San Juan ecology and economy. I found her to listen well, work hard and strategically, build alliances and take effective action in leading the County Council to have a clear, strong voice in the Environmental Impact Statement process thus far. I have confidence that her vision, skills and knowledge will serve us well on the issue of coal export as well as others of significance to our islands. I also support what she stands for: thriving local economy, ecology and community. Please vote for Lovel Pratt. Chom Greacen Lopez Island I’m supporting Lovel Pratt as our county council representative from San
Juan Island. I like her personally, and I’m impressed with her past work on the county council, particularly in these areas: 1. Her support of The Exchange’s operation of the Orcas Transfer Station; 2. Her work on oil spill issues; 3. Her support of our opposition to the proposed coal export terminal at Cherry Point; 4. Her interest in, and presence at the first session of, the Consensus process on Orcas around school safety in the wake of the school shootings in Newtown, Conn.; 5. Her overall accessibility and responsiveness. Whenever I have contacted Lovel, she has responded in a timely fashion and addressed the issues of concern to me in a thoughtful and satisfying way. Lovel shares my priorities in supporting strong communities, sustainable island economies, and responsible environmental stewardship of our very special islands and the waters that surround them. I want to see our islands remain healthy and beautiful and I have great confidence that Lovel will continue to work to preserve them. I am very glad the Lovel is running for county council once again. I encourage everyone to contact Lovel, talk with her, and see what a great person and strong candidate she is. Sharon Abreu Orcas Island
Council extends CAO start date At its regular meeting on March 12, the San Juan County Council voted to conduct a public hearing to consider moving the effective date of the Critical Areas Ordinance updates from May 1, 2013 to December 1, 2013 or a later date. The hearing will be held on April 9. Consideration of the change came, in part, due to the Western Washington
Growth Management Hearings Board’s scheduling of hearings on appeals to the Ordinance updates for June 24, 25, 26 in the Council Hearing Room in Friday Harbor. The board has stated its intent to issue its final decision and order by September 9, 2013. At the March 12 council meeting, council members discussed the status of critical areas ordinance imple-
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mentation and approved a work plan, developed by staff, to offer additional community education, and improve mapping resources, wetland identification services, and other web based tools. “We are encouraged to report that many aspects of the implementation are well underway and the staff is developing a variety of tools and resources for property owners to use in making decisions on developing and managing their property,” said Councilwoman Patty Miller. “The council and staff are committed to ensuring a quality implementation of these important new regulations and we are working closely together to put in place resources for our citizens.” During its discussion,
several council members expressed concern over the uncertainty about property development regulations during the time the hearings board is completing its review of the ordinance. Additional concerns regarding staff ’s ability to deliver a quality implementation of the new regulations during the same time frame that they will be needed to fulfill the board appeals process requirements, were discussed. A decision to reconsider to the May 1 implementation date would set an implementation date after the final ruling from the WGMHB has been received. The council is asking the public to weigh in on the issue during or before the hearing on April 9.
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ELECTION FROM 1 tion “without a vote of the people.” Worse than that, they are touting it as a demonstration of fisca responsibility. The recent Community Conversation meetings are creating a helpful guidance for specific areas where we may be overspending on services. There are many great ideas about restructuring departments and eliminating costly delays. A budget that has increased about $20 million dollars in the last eight years contains hundreds of places to reduce expenses. We just need leaders with the courage and energy to start digging. If we move forward in a business-friendly posture I expect no need for a renewal of Prop. 1 and I will work toward that end on the council. Sounder: What is the single most critical issue facing county residents? BM: Growing and diversifying our local economy. Life in the San Juans has long been aided by easy, affordable access to goods and services on the mainland. This summer, my family ferry ride will cost $73 ($90 for Friday Harbor). Fuel could be around $5/gallon. Even the Postal Service will be reducing access to goods by mail. It is time that we get serious about growing our own economy. We have a shortage of dependable labor, affordable housing, and services tailored to residents. There is tremendous room for growth, and with it we will usher in a new generation of talented, independent, and resourceful citizens who value these islands for their culture and natural beauty. Sounder: You are the youngest candidate in the group, what are the strengths and weaknesses of your age? BM: It makes me more of an optimist. I’m full of energy and enthusiasm in tackling the issues of the day but with a young family, I’m frequently thinking about life 20 or 30 years from now. I think that’s an inherent strength. I am excited to meet the people who shape our world and they seem pleasantly surprised at a new face in politics. Some of the formalities of being a councilman are going to be strange. I don’t even own a tie or a blazer. I can already see the need for a second phone line at home and a full office setup on Lopez. I think the public
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Brian McClerren (left) and Jamie Stephens (right). is going to be pretty understanding about those kinds of growing pains though. Sounder: What is one problem you see in the county that you could fix as a councilman and how? BM: I don’t see enough questions being asked. When spending requests and budgets come before the council we should be having some intense conversations. Each one of these financial presentations begins with a statement like, “This is all very routine,” which usually means please don’t question my department. The public is craving a council who will be critical about spending. One councilman recognized that signing up for the county’s insurance benefits was an unnecessary waste of tax dollars and he declined. Another councilman returned money from travel expenses which he did not use. This is the kind of behavior which I admire. I hear all the time from residents, “Find out why we are spending so much.” We need to be more fiscally conservative now than we have been for a long time. I promise to ask those hard questions.
Jamie Stephens Sounder: What do you bring to the table that is different from the other candidates and why did you decide to run? JS: The combination of talents and experience in
issues that face all county residents is what is different about my candidacy. I am a small business owner; have participated in developing affordable housing; have seen the need and been involved with delivering family and children support services; taught in the school; helped develop jobs by teaching a small business course to entrepreneurs; developed a water plan for the Lopez UGA; have experience with the county budgeting; worked to expand local agriculture. I have been on the council for two years and believe that I can help lead through the transition and contribute to moving our community forward. I will continue to ask questions, do the research and seek alternatives that fit our unique island community. Sounder: How do you plan to balance the county budget? Do you support renewal of Prop. 1, the voter-approved property tax increase that expires at the end of 2015? JS: My goal is a five-year horizon of budget stability. The budget has been balanced for the last few years through reductions of employees, freezing wages, changing health insurance, deferring maintenance, and delaying capital improvements. The changes took the cooperation of county departments and employees. These were only yearto-year fixes and are not sustainable.
The passage of the public safety sales tax will help keep the budget balanced for two to three years if we are disciplined with our expenditures. As the economy improves we should not spend money the same way. The council is engaging the public to determine what the scope and scale of county government should look like. The results of this will guide what combination of revenue versus expenses is the right course going forward. The revenue from the levy lid lift is part of our current budget and it helps fund specific programs. The uses, amount, and form of any renewal will need to be determined by the results of the community conversations. Sounder: What is the single most critical issue facing county residents? JS: Achieving budget stability is the single most important issue facing county residents and property owners. The council will get direction from the community about the priorities of government but hard decisions will need to be made about restructuring government and how to pay for the services the citizens want. These will include infrastructure such as bridges and roads; water availability and delivery; sewer; storm water treatment and communications. Sounder: Will your experience on the council help you serve again as a councilman? Why or why not? JS: I have worked for companies and have been on the boards of nonprofits that have gone through major changes. Each time it has been helpful to have a person or persons that have experience with the organization to lead through it. I believe that I am one of those leaders. I will reach out to other council members, department heads and into the community for
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expertise to help us thread through this challenging time. I have been on the council long enough to know the organization but not so long to rely on “that is how we used to do it.” Sounder: What is a mis-
take you have made as a councilman that you have learned from? JS: I have learned valuable lessons about email. I try to be much clearer in my communication.
Obituary Evelyn Floy Suggs Evelyn Floy Suggs was born in Wenatchee Washington on August 23, 1921 and peacefully passed away on February 28, 2012. Evelyn left behind Reba and John MacLeod (her daughter and son in-law) on Orcas Island, plus two other children, four grandchil-
dren and five great grandchildren in other parts of the country.
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Orcas Fire wants your feedback by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Publisher/Editor
Orcas Fire and Rescue is taking a closer look at its mission statement, core values and goals. The department has assembled a planning workgroup that will develop a five-year strategic plan to present to commissioners. The 18-member workgroup – comprised of both OIFR representatives and those from the community – is being led by Dr. Art Lange. It is slated to be done by early May. “It will help guide us through the budget process and future levies,” said Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien. “Everything we do has to be fiscally accountable to taxpayers’ dollars and directly related to the mission of
Orcas Fire and Rescue.” The goal is to create a five-year, broad-based plan that will help carry the department into the future. The first phase of the process is to “reach out to all corners of the community” to assemble feedback. The group has held get-togethers at local coffee shops, asking questions about Orcas Fire and Rescue services. “The very first sessions have been very positive, but ... the message I am hearing loud and clear is that we need more communication,” O’Brien said.
Marine group After several town hall meetings and community conversations, Orcas Fire has gathered public comment on a Marine
Operations User’s Group. In October, the Sheriff ’s Office was awarded a Federal Port Security Grant of up to $785,000 to acquire an emergency response boat to be available to fire agencies and emergency medical services as well as law enforcement. The vessel would be capable of serving as a marine ambulance for medical response to outer islands and medical transport to hospitals in weather conditions that make evacuation by air impossible. It will also be outfitted for marine rescue and dive response, equipped to fight marine, marina and waterfront fires, and be an all-weather patrol boat for law enforcement and emergency response. The boat is intended to replace two existing pub-
lic safety vessels. From the Sheriff ’s Office, the 28-foot Boston Whaler patrol boat on Orcas is due to be retired. San Juan Island Fire District 3 also plans to decommission its fireboat “Confidence” when the new boat, with greater fire-fighting capabilities, comes into service. The existing fire boat may be sold to another agency in the Puget Sound, helping to fund the project. Currently, the Sheriff ’s boat “Guardian” serves as a marine ambulance and emergency response vessel. When the new boat comes into service, “Guardian” would be moved to Orcas Island, but remain available for emergencies throughout the county. Sheriff Rob Nou is proposing a proportionate “share” in obtaining, oper-
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Recent calls • On Feb. 14, two emergency medical alarms were dispatched within minutes of each other. Both patients needed air transportation to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. Due to weather, Airlift Northwest helicopter services and San Juan Island Air Ambulance were unavailable. Airlift Northwest was able to dispatch a turbo-commander propeller airplane for one of the patients. The second patient flew with a United States Navy helicopter from Whidbey Naval Air Station. ating and maintaining the new vessel into the future. The fire departments have yet to craft an agreement, but a decision from all three is expected by the end of April. “We are still distilling the information we gath-
• On March 8, OIFR was sent to a vehicle fire in the Deer Harbor area and found a 1923 Model T Ford in the middle of a residential road with an engine compartment fire. Units extinguished the fire and secured a leaking fuel line. • On March 10, OIFR was called to a Deer Harbor home for the report a possible residential fire with smoke in a home. Personnel found food in a microwave oven had burned, resulting in smoke dispersion. There was no damage to the home and no injuries. ered from public meetings,” O’Brien said. The board of commissioners are holding a special work session to discuss the sheriff ’s boat on Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall.
Obituary Trudy Crandall Petris Erwin
Settlers and Settlements by TOM WELCH
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Following the arrival of the pioneer settlers in the 1850’s and early 1860’s, few whites settled on Orcas Island during the years of the Boundary Dispute with Great Britain. Paul Hubbs opened the first store on the island at Grindstone Harbor in 1865, while brothers John and Allen Robinson began farming in Crow Valley that same decade. Relatively few others came prior to the resolution of the Boundary Dispute in 1872. Following that momentous decision, the creation of San Juan County in 1873, and the first survey of island land in 1874, many more came to stay. The establishment of island Post Offices, beginning with Orcas in 1873, and the provision of regular mail service to the island, were major fac-
tors in settlement growth. Post Offices helped create settlement centers, and mailboat transportation greatly improved travel between the island and the mainland. In those years island roads were, for the most part, non-existent. Prior to the early 1880s, walking was the principal means of land transportation on Orcas Island. James Geoghegan, recalling his arrival at Newhall in 1891, spoke of walking ‘through a sea of mud called a road’ on his way to Eastsound. Early settlers included John and Sarah Fry at East Sound (the name was changed to ‘Eastsound’ in 1885), Reverend Sidney R.S. Grey and his wife Alma, Richard and Jane Willis near Obstruction Pass, Enoch May, James Tulloch, Michael Adams, John Oldham, James Clark, Thomas Dixon, Peter Leg-
bandt, Peter Morress, and Ephraim Langell. Langell’s wife, Rosa, gave birth to Belle, the first white child born on Orcas Island, in 1871 at Port Langdon. Freeman Iotte settled his family at Dolphin Bay after discovering that Crescent Beach wasn’t a good place to raise sheep. Other early settlers included Setzer, Loos, Majo, McGuigan, Stowers, Waldrip, Bostian, and Kepler. Because travel between the scattered island communities remained difficult for many years, most islanders shopped for necessities by rowing to either Whatcom (now Bellingham), or Victoria, B.C. Those few that did shop at Eastsound in winter risked getting stuck there by bad storms, often remaining in uncomfortable situations for days waiting for the weather to improve before they could set out for their homes.
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Trudy Erwin died peacefully in her home with both her daughters at her side on Feb. 21, 2013, after a brief battle with leukemia and just nine days before her 90th birthday. Trudy was born in South Dakota on March 2, 1923 to Clinton and Julia Crandall and was one of three kids. In 1933 they moved the family to Seattle. During WWII she enlisted as one of the first women to join the armed services under the U.S. Navy Reserve and served as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate in Pasco, Wash. and Glenview, Ill. After the war, Trudy and her mother Julia visited Orcas Island and immediately fell in love with the island. In 1947 Trudy married her sweetheart, Bob Petris, and honeymooned on Orcas Island. Together they had two daughters, Dianna and Sydney. Trudy was an especially involved mother, serving as her daughters’ Girl Scout leader, making their clothes, furniture, doll houses, etc. In 1953 Trudy’s mother bought Orcas Island Pottery and thus began the family’s lifelong attachment to West Beach and Orcas Island. Shortly thereafter Trudy began bringing her daughters to the island every summer, each time borrowing a different farm animal
from a local farm for the girls to play with all summer. In 1965 they moved to California, where Trudy began teaching pottery and opened The Mug Shop. Trudy met her second husband, Wally Erwin, while they were both out walking their poodles in Berkeley. In 1976 Trudy and Wally opened the Right Place Pottery on Orcas Island and several years later moved there permanently and “retired” to run the Right Place full time, which Trudy ran up until two months before her death. Trudy taught thousands of adults and children to make pottery both in Berkeley and Orcas Island. At the age of 50 Trudy fulfilled her lifelong dream of learning to fly an airplane and got her pilot’s licence. She flew her own plane until she was 82 when she had to admit her eyesight was beginning to fail. Trudy was a potter of nearly 60 years, a photographer, a puppeteer, a pilot, an intricate cut-paper artist, and a talented musician, who loved to play all sorts of instruments. She loved to play music and sing with her friends and the senior center. She was a creative, loving and supportive mother, grandmother and friend. She was well known in the community for her vibrancy and generosity. If you were at a social gathering with her you could be sure she would disappear for a moment
and come back playing the accordion or ukulele and singing for everyone. She was always happy to drop everything to fly someone off-island if they were in need, even if they were a complete stranger. Trudy is survived by her daughters: Sydney Exton and Dianna Down, sonin-law Bob Down; grandkids Aaron Hardy and his wife Kris, Matt Haeuser, Kimberly Hardy, Cody Down and Noah Down; great-grandchildren Tatum, Finn and Lily Hardy and Callum and Liam Down, and many other dear relatives and close friends. Her life and her bold, dynamic, and creative spirit were an inspiration to all who knew and loved her and she will be deeply missed.
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Softball and baseball teams are off and running by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
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Left: Aliviah Garcia pitching during the game against Forest Ridge. Above: Alenna Garcia sliding into home plate.
Rowing event this weekend by MARTIN TAYLOR Special to the Sounder
Some of you have been to watch Orcas Island Rowing’s low key regattas in the past. But this one is special. This time, two other rowing clubs are coming to Orcas to compete: Lake Stevens Rowing Club and Whatcom Rowing Association. This is only the second time ever we have
had another club come to compete on Orcas and the first time ever we have had such a large contingent from two clubs. Orcas, Whatcom and Lake Stevens are a triad of clubs that are the most three North Westerly clubs in the lower 48. So come on out and watch the spectacle on Cascade Lake. Racing begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
March 23 and will run until 4 p.m. For the best views of the event, come to the Orcas Island Rowing boathouse at the south end of Cascade Lake. Visit OrcasIslandRowing. org, email martin@orcasdigerati.com or call 376-6935 for more information. On the day, call the boathouse at 376-ROW2 for directions or information.
Softball for young women The sun is out (kind of), the fields are dry (sort of) and fun is in the air (for sure). The first official practice of girls softball for third through eighth grade will be on March 25 at the Buck Park softball field. Practice that week will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Practice days will be finalized following the first week of practice. There are no try-outs and no experience is required.
The season is already shaping up to be a good one with games on Lopez, San Juan and even Shaw Island, say organizers. Sign up with Orcas Island Parks and Rec online at http://orcasparkandrec.org/ all-island-baseball-softball/ Want to get a jump-start on the season? They will be playing around at the field on the week of March 18 (Monday and Wednesday) after 5:30 p.m. to give everyone a chance to come warm up their arms.
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The Lady Vikings had a busy week, posting a win against Forest Ridge, splitting a double header with Nooksack and traveling up to Lynden just to have the game canceled due to rain. On March 11, the Vikings traveled north for a double header against the Nooksack Valley Pioneers with the varsity winning the opening game 7-6 against the Pioneer junior varsity squad. After giving up five runs in the first inning, the Vikings “shook off the rust and didn’t surrender” according to Coach Scott Harris. Lana Bronn and Aliviah Garcia combined to score the first Orcas run in the third inning while Bella Nigretto, Alicia Susol and Bronn brought in three more runs to narrow the Pioneer lead 5-4 by the fifth inning. Bronn smacked an over-the-fence homer to open the sixth inning followed by a double by Susol who was brought home by Shelbi Rogers. Tied, Bronn hit a triple sending home the winning run.
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In a shortened second game of the double header, the Viking JV squad lost 8-0 to the Pioneer JVs. On March 15, the Vikings beat the Forest Ridge Ravens 21-20 in a early season nonleague shoot-out that matched a combination of varsity and JV squads. The March 16 game in Lynden was canceled due to rain. On March 13, the Viking baseball team traveled to Everett in a opening season loss to the Archbishop Murphy Wildcats 16-6. Orcas gave up six runs in the first inning and six more in the sixth, but according to coach Jim Passer, the Vikings were very composed for the balance of the game. Daniel Briggs, Rylan Date and Trent Johns had some nice hits while pitchers Devon Stanzione, Myles Harlow and Pasha Bullock shared the pitching duties. “We need to dial in our pitching a bit more but we got some jitters out of the way and since we are playing mostly freshman,” Passer said. “I thought for our first game we did alright outside of those two innings.”
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On March 12, Orcas hosted the Lopez Lobos on a wet course with intermittent rain. Despite the weather, Coach Justin Taylor said “there was some great golf ” with William Coe leading the Vikings shooting a 49 followed by Graye Parnell with a 53, Zach Kostechko 63, Peter Miller 67 and Mara Nutt 81. “We always look forward to playing Lopez, they have a great program and our team did well. Our scoring will improve as we play more,” Taylor said.
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ELLIS FROM 1 In the morning, staff offered the medical team prayers for a safe travel on rough roads littered with land mines. A few years later, in June 2002, Ellis spent a month in Mazar-i-Sharif, a city in northern Afghanistan surrounded by mountain ranges. “It was still pretty quiet there,” she said. “It was a fascinating look at a piece of the country where people still live like in medieval times.” But even in those “quiet” days, the team never left their compound at night. It was Ellis’ first real experience of feeling “cloistered,” close to what she imagines the Afghan women experience daily. “It is said that the women here will remove their burqas after the men lay down their arms,” wrote Ellis in
an edition of the American Journal of Medicine. She told the Sounder that she will probably never fully understand the full weight of that phrase, but she interprets it as words of hope and potential power.
Hard times In 2000, she spent three weeks helping to establish a tent clinic for the 40,000 flood victims in Mozambique. She asked herself questions like, can short-term access to modern health care make any difference in the lives of those in crisis? During her time with Northwest Medical Teams International, Ellis was part of basic health care teams, offering primary care, rather than specialized care, like the surgery needs after a disaster. She tried to stay positive even in the face of conditions like pneumonia, dehydration and malnu-
trition. Not speaking the same language often added an extra element of difficulty. Once a young mother with a child bundled in her arms approached Ellis from a line of waiting mothers. Ellis remembers her face as serene – betraying the emergency. Ellis smiled and asked her to wait – she would be next. Five minutes later, she discovered the baby had died while waiting. Ellis described the next few moments as a “blur,” but she had little time to dwell on the tragedy as a line of people awaited her. She had to keep seeing patients. It was only at night, when the patients were gone and in the utter blackness of a sky without city lights that Ellis had time to grieve. She talked with fellow aid workers by candle light. They cried together and spoke about what suffering they had witnessed, about how people needed so much
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and they, the volunteers, had so little to give. Other times, they laughed together at the lack of privacy, at the unpleasantness of having no water or bathroom facilities. “We had to laugh to get through everything,” said Ellis.
Music in the night After the earthquake in Haiti, Ellis only heard reports of chaos, riots and danger. When she landed in the country, she heard communities singing and outdoor fires blazing under starry skies. “I felt totally safe,” she said. The sounds of foreign voices singing was not only beautiful to Ellis’ ears, but also was a swift reminder of a singular truth. Whether it was the morning call to prayer or families singing softly in the distance – there was a message to Ellis that you are no longer home, but
you are somewhere new and if you are willing to open your eyes and see, we will show you there is suffering and violence, but also beauty.
“We joined the communities in song,” said Ellis. “We joined the women in song and the children - children that were full of laughter.”
Police to discuss mental health The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office and Undersheriff Bruce Distler invite the public to an open meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. The meeting will be focused on mental health and public safety. Island deputies may be available to meet and greet. Mental health professionals have also been invited. Snacks and refreshments will be provided and all are welcome to bring their concerns, ideas and plans for working with local protection and enforcement officers. Topics include anonymity and confidentiality when reporting concerns; availability of mental health services and other items of public concern. This is the second of monthly meetings (except summer months) sponsored by the Sheriff ’s Office. These meetings arose from the work of the “Orcas Response to Newtown” Consensus Group.
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With less than six weeks until San Juan County elects a new three-member county council, all six remaining candidates are hitting the campaign trail and hitting the telephones to raise campaign cash. Lisa Byers of Orcas Island has had the most success raising funds, banking almost $27,000 from 137 contributors. She has received maximum $900 contributions from three Orcas islanders, Janet Alderton, Richard Steinhardt and Andrew Wickstrand. Other notable contributors include former Washington Department of Corrections Chief Chase Riveland and film producers/directors Richard and
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Laura Donner. Byers has spent just over $17,500 of her cache. Her opponent, current Councilman Rick Hughes, has raised about $8,768, as of March 18, from 22 contributors. Hughes, owner and operator of Rays Pharmacy and General Store in Eastsound, has contributed $800 to his own campaign, which has spent just under $5,102. Other contributions include $300 each from Lopez farmers Nick and Sarah Jones and $300 from former Council Member Richard Fralick. The Hughes campaign reported donations and expenses for the month of February and the first two weeks of March on March 18, two weeks late, accord-
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ing to Lori Andersen of the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission. The revamped council, and the April 23 elections, were ushered in by the revisions to the county charter proposed by the Charter Review Commission and approved by the voters in November. Those revisions, among other changes to the charter, returned the county council to three members elected county-wide from “residency districts” comprising San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands and their respective nearby smaller islands. Nominated in a February 2013 primary were Lovel Pratt and Bob Jarman from San Juan Island, and Byers and Hughes. The only two candidates vying in the
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campaigns. Stephens has raised nearly $18,000 from 71 contributors and spent about $8,500, as of March 15, according to PDC records. His largest contributions have come from Peter and Elizabeth Currie of Lopez, who have contributed $900 each. McClerren, Stephens’ opponent, has raised $4,050 from 10 sources, including $250 from Lopez farmer Nick Jones, $900 from Peter Groves of San Juan Island and $500 each from Cimarron Enterprises of Anacortes and Cimarron’s owner, the Sizemore Beneficial Protection Trust of Mount Vernon. Cimarron was the losing bidder for operating both the Orcas and San Juan Island solid waste transfer stations. McClerren origi-
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nally registered under the “mini-reporting” exception to Public Disclosure Commission filing requirements, which limited individual contributions to $500, but switched to full reporting in recent weeks. Pratt, a former county councilwoman, has banked almost $22,000 from 177 donors from all the major islands. Notable contributors include Byers’ contributors Alderton and Steinhardt, who have each contributed the maximum $900 for both primary and general elections, and Waldron resident, attorney William Appel, who has made two $500 contributions. Pratt has so far spent just over $16,000 of her bankroll. Pratt’s opponent, council incumbent Bob Jarman has raised more than $8,000 from 17 contributors and spent $4,000. Keith and Sandy Guard each contributed $625 in the primary and $275 for the general election. Sam Buck and Kenneth Nilsson of San Juan Island have each contributed $500. Although candidates continue to raise funds as they crisscross the county in search of votes, it appears for now that no candidate will either raise or spend the $40,000 to $50,000 that some observers thought might be necessary to be competitive.
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Brodie Miller serves as page Brodie Miller served as a page for the Washington State Senate in Olympia during the week of Feb. 28. He lives on Orcas Island. Miller was sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island. “Brodie showed genuine interest in our activities while he was here,” Ranker said. “Smart and enthusiastic, I think he’ll take that interest and put it to excellent use.” Miller heard about the page program on a school field trip to the capitol and decided last winter to apply. “I’ve always been really interested in government and politics,” Miller said. “This was a perfect opportunity to explore it up close.” A tenth grader at Spring Street International School, he is also on the swim team.
CALENDAR WedS., March 20 TUESDAYS ThrU April 2 Genesis Mini-series: With
Alice Logan, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Orcas Public Library. Bring a Bible.
TUESDAYS ThrU April 23 DOnate tO Granny’s attiC sale: Drop off items at the
senior center from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. No clothing or electronics.
GarDen CluB: “What’s Wrong
With My Vegetable Garden,” speakers/authors David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth, 10 a.m., Orcas Center, Madrona Room.
ThurS., March 21 natiOnal theatre live:
“People” to stream, Orcas Center, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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
Orcas Center honors islanders with annual awards After Orcas Center’s annual membership meeting on March 10, a volunteer dinner was held for those involved with the center. Attendees savored a yummy St. Patrick’s Day meal and were treated to a song from the upcoming production of “Oliver!” sung by Cali Bagby accompanied on piano by Ron Meyers. The play will be performed May 9-11 and May 16-18 on the main stage. The primary event of the evening was the presentation of Orcas Center’s two annual awards. The Margaret Exton award for outstanding contributions and service was presented to Cynthia Abolin, shown above right. drop-in or register at www. oiprd.org, 16 and older welcome. theOsOPhiCal stuDy GrOuP:
Indralaya Library, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call Rosalyn at 376-6765 for info. Library is open to the public on Wednesdays 1 to 4 p.m. alCOhOliCs anOnyMOus: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
liBrary stOry tiMes: 11 a.m., Orcas Island Library children’s room, for children between the ages of three and six; all kids welcome.
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Community Church family center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
For almost three years, Abolin has come to Orcas Center every single Thursday, where she is the voice and presence in the box office, selling tickets, processing memberships and answering questions. The 2012 Bunny award for outstanding performance on stage was given to a family for the first time in Orcas Center history. Ed, Kristin and Paris Wilson, pictured above center, were honored for appearing in three productions on stage at Orcas Center in 2012: “Gypsy,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Enchanted Forest.” The Wilsons were very moved by the recognition.
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‘People’ to stream at center Holy Week at Emmanuel
People spoil things; there are so many of them and the last thing one wants is them traipsing through
one’s house. But with the yard a jungle and a bath on the billiard table, what is Dorothy to do? Her arch-
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deacon sister wants to hand the estate to the care of the National Trust, but Dorothy favors a more creative solution. The acclaimed new comedy “People” streams live to Orcas Center on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Award-winning writer Alan Bennett is reunited with director Nicholas Hytner and Olivier Awardwinning actress Frances de la Tour, with whom he worked on “The History Boys” and “The Habit of Art.” Tickets are $18, $13 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.
Emmanuel offers a variety of worship opportunities during Holy Week and Easter. On Palm Sunday, March 24, the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. services in the church with the Palm Sunday Liturgy and the Passion Gospel. There is no 8 a.m. service on Palm Sunday. On Maundy Thursday, March 28, the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in the parish hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a simple Mediterranean theme potluck dinner. Following the meal, traditional foot washing will be offered prior to the Eucharist. At the conclusion of the Eucharist, the congregation will process to the church accompanied by Taizé chanting to witness the stripping of the altar. On Good Friday, March 29, at noon, the Rector, Bishop Craig Anderson will hear individual confessions at the altar rail. At 4:30 p.m., the Stations of the Cross ceremony will be held outside by the labyrinth ending in the church in time for the 5:30 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy. This service will conclude with the tolling of the bell
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33 times for each year of Christ’s temporal earthly life. On Holy Saturday, March 30, there will be short service at 5:30 p.m. followed by a self-directed vigil. The weekly Centering Prayer group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the meditation hall. There are two opportunities to celebrate Easter on March 31: a Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. followed by breakfast and a 10 a.m. Eucharist followed by an Easter egg hunt.
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Shaw Island School project, all participated in primary class students a field trip to the Funhouse attended a party sponsored Commons on Orcas Island by OPALCO for their ter- to be recognized for their rific job in creating a 2013 significant contribution to Energy Conservation and energy efficiency educaEfficiency Calendar. tion. Eight Shaw primary stuThe calendar includes dents, teacher Diane Clifton helpful tips generated by the and NegaWatt Media’s Anita students such as third gradSign up Ad #1 Orne, who assisted in the er Frankie’s advice “Turn
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down your water heater to 120° F. You will not only save energy, you will avoid scalding your hands.” And, from Sophia in the second grade: “Feeling a bit of a chill? Reach for a sweater instead of the thermostat! Heating accounts for the biggest portion of your utility bill.” OPALCO’s Energy Super Heroes – Energy Services staff members Beth Anderson, Anne Bertino and Elisa Howard – arrived in costume to award the students and instructors with
OPALCO Energy Saver Super Hero Certificates. Following the recognition, OPALCO staff presented the class with a gift of the “Lego© Simple and Motorized Mechanism Base Set” kit complete with the Renewable Energy add-on module to further educate the young energy super heroes. To complete the day, the class enjoyed cupcakes, a tour of OPALCO’s Nissan Leaf electric car and outdoor play time before returning to Shaw. OPALCO is printing a limited quantity of the Shaw Island School 2013 Energy Conservation and Efficiency Calendars to share with our members. They will be available soon, at no charge, at OPALCO offices and the Shaw General Store.
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Lopez School awarded energy conservation grant Lopez Island School District has been awarded a $728,000 grant from the state of Washington to assist in funding the district’s proposed energy and water conservation upgrades to its Lopez campus. These upgrades are part of the full campus renovation capital bond that voters will decide upon in the April election. The energy grant program was a competitive process. Only 28 of 54 school districts applying were successful. The state awarded grants based on the strength of the application, the type of work proposed, and the energy and water savings projected. The district made this grant development part of the contract with the architects for its facilities master planning process. “We got double benefit out of our planning work,” said School Board Chairman John Helding. “We developed reliable options and costs for our renovation program and at the same time got done the consider-
able work needed to submit a winning grant proposal. We are very encouraged by this state support.” Included are efficiency upgrades to legacy heating systems, new insulation and siding for all the buildings, high efficiency LED lighting, low flow water fixtures, storage and irrigation systems needed to use roof rainwater for playfield and food garden irrigation, and a 20 kilowatt photovoltaic system on its south-facing roofs. Over a 30-year time frame, the improvements will save the district an estimated $750,000 in energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6.9 million pounds, and reduce the use of Lopez aquifer ground water by more than 9 million gallons. Utilizing the state grant is dependent on matching money from the district. The district is planning to make its contribution from the capital bond proceeds if the bond is approved by voters in April. In addition, the district has also applied for
and is scheduled to receive approximately $400,000 in state grant money for renovation work involving its high school program. With these two grants, the school is in line to receive over $1 million in state support for its proposed whole campus renovation and upgrade program. State Senator Kevin Ranker expressed support for the Lopez School renovation project and congratulated the school on its receipt of the energy grant. “I commend the Lopez School for winning this coveted award and securing grant funds necessary to make upgrades that will conserve energy and water on their campus,” he said. Ballots for the bond election will be delivered the first week of April and need to be returned by April 23. For additional information on this conservation program or the associated capital bond, contact Superintendent Bill Evans at 468-2202, ext. 2350 or by Email at bevans@lopez. k12.wa.us.
Community briefs Spiritual leaders come to Orcas Former head of Chorpa University, assistant to Deepak Chorpa, author and world renowned spiritual guide davidji will be leading a retreat called “Meditate, Rejuvenate, Celebrate and Transform Yourself ” at the Outlook Inn from May 17 to 19. He will guide students in transforming the way they see stress management and debunking misconceptions about meditation being only for the elite. Geoff Fitch, founder and co-creator of Pacific Integral and Claudette Bouchard, a personal life coach, psychosomatic therapy practitioner and energy teacher will also be part of this spiritual gathering. Visit www.sunadaspiritualproductions.com for more information.
with alternate routes to and from the neighborhood. Others may wish to plan ahead. The house is 28.5 feet wide and may cause temporary traffic slow downs. Nickel Bros. will have front and rear pilot cars and flaggers to alert drivers to the house move. Vehicles will be allowed to pass in places where there is enough room for them to do so, the Nickel Bros. staff notes, and they
are very sensitive to people who are “stuck behind a moving house.” A safety officer will be on hand. In cases of emergency, vehicles will be able to pass more quickly. “We are hoping to get the word out to as many as possible that this move,” said Lisa Byers, OPAL executive director. “People who are planning to take the early ferry or coming to Eastsound may want to
“How You can Slay the Global Warming Dragon (and why you should want to)” is a free presentation sponsored by Negawatt Media and Island Stewards. The illustrated talk will be given by Joe Symons at the Orcas Island Senior Center
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OPAL house hits the road Thursday On Thursday, March 21 from about 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nickel Bros. House Movers will transport a one-story house from Buck Mountain to Mountain View Road in Eastsound. The building has been donated to OPAL Community Land Trust. The structure will travel a route beginning on Parker Reef Road to Buck Mountain Road. Parker Reef Road could be blocked for as much as 90 minutes, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Buck Mountain Road will be partially blocked for about two hours after that, up until 12:30 p.m.. Each road will be blocked to vehicle traffic in both directions. If there are cars waiting to pass on the Buck Mountain Road part of the route, Nickel Bros. will stop in places where it is possible to let people go around. Next, the house will turn north on Terrell Beach Road, continuing on Mt. Baker Road. The final destination in Eastsound is on Mountain View Road. Residents on Buck Mountain may be familiar
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Exciting times at senior center Shakespeare Fest this weekend Submitted by the Orcas Senior Center On a recent Monday morning a class of aspiring writers gathered to share their work in the new “lounge” while a second group was arranging a display of their paintings and drawings in the Lundeen Room. The artists felt pressed for time because the lights were about to be turned down; an audience had formed and the weekly movie was scheduled to begin. This all was occurring while a collection of men gathered to discuss forming a model railroading club. Professsional Design Services www.bentrogdonarchitects.com 206.343.9907
Joyce Rupp, San Juan County’s Senior Services manager and Marla Johns, Orcas Island’s Senior Services Coordinator have joined forces with the Orcas Island Senior Advisory Committee to address the needs and concerns of island seniors. Many community members have noticed a revival of activities at the senior center. Afternoon teas, potlucks, and breakfasts now supplement the traditional twice weekly senior lunches. Hearts and Hands, therapeutic foot care, and the Lion’s Club-sponsored mobility equipment program are all expanding. A new wheelchair accessible bus will soon improve the center’s transportation services. Additional fitness classes and new enrichment activities of all kinds seem to begin each week. We are currently evaluating the expansion of our
services. Current initiatives include more home delivered meals through “Meals on Wheels,” respite care to assist families and adult caregivers in the community and collaborations with other senior oriented programs like the Lahari lead home safety program. There are of course challenges brought on by all these activities. We need additional volunteers; our operation is dependent upon generous contributions of time, talent and kindheartedness of community members. We are also actively recruiting advisory committee members. This committee and its sub-committees are essential to maintaining the senior center, initiating programs, funding activities and charting our future. Please stop by or call 3762677 if you would like to learn more about the Orcas Island Senior Center’s activities or volunteer to help.
The work of the Bard will be performed on the streets of Eastsound and the Seattle Shakespeare Company is presenting “Julius Caesar” during the second annual Shakespeare Festival sponsored by the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, March 21 Sazio di Notte is hosting a fundraising dinner with the Seattle Shakespeare Company actors from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $125 per person and includes wine. Contact the chamber at 376-2273, Sazio at 376-6394 or the Office Cupboard at 3762378 for reservations.
Friday, March 22 Casey Brown of the Seattle Shakespeare Company will teach a one-hour adult actors combat class at 4 p.m. in the Victorian Room at The Outlook Inn. The cost is $30 per person. All proceeds will go towards the festival. Earlier in the day, Orcas High School students will be treated to a performance of “Julius Caesar” and a combat class.
Saturday, March 23 The festival will kick off at 11 a.m. with a parade through Eastsound. Community members are encouraged to participate; sign up at the chamber office. Shakespeare (played by Paul Freedman) will be bopping around town in a horse-drawn cart with his entourage until 4 p.m. First he will go the Village Green stage, where he will be presented with a key to city, made by Deborah Sparks, while the Orcas School band performs. Enjoy a beer garden in the Village Green from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with selections from Island Hoppin’ Brewery. Town criers, fairies, actors and jugglers will be mingling in town as well. Businesses are encouraged to participate with decorations and special promotions. In addition, there will be performances on the stage throughout the afternoon, including silks dancing and vignettes from plays. Alden is also renaming all of the streets in Eastsound after Shakespeare plays. The festival will culminate with the Seattle Shakespeare Company’s performance of “Julius Caesar” at Orcas Center, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. A wine reception will be held at 7 p.m. in the lobby.
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Actors give back to the Exchange When the Exchange burned a few weeks ago, the Actors Theater of Orcas Island lost a valued resource. Director Doug Bechtel relied on the Exchange for a variety of props, costumes and supplies for the theater’s productions. During their recent performances of “Hotbed Hotel,” the Actors Theater passed the hat and raised $1,435 from their audiences to support reconstruction of the Exchange facility. Bechtel presented a check to Orcas Island Community
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Marlene Dickey has organized two fun-filled evenings at the Oddfellows Hall. Dance the night away on Friday, March 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. and be prepared to be titillated with dance, music, art, all with the goal of raising funds for islanders that need financial help for ferry tickets to get to lifesaving medical appointments. Orcas Family Connections Resource Center has stepped up to partner with Dickey and her committee and have become the umbrella organization to help facilitate this effort.
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Dinner on Thursday, March 21. Seatings are 5 to 6 p.m and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (11 and under). Tickets can be bought at the door or from middle students. “The Orcas Island Middle School ASB would like to extend a thank you to its sponsor Island Market and Camp Orkila for their help,” say organizers. “Please come out and support Orcas Island Middle School. All revenues from the dinner go to the middle school ASB.”
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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.
COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number
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Mark Sawyer c/o Teri Williams PO Box 1001 Eastsound, WA 98245 William and Margaret Bangs 260542003 c/o Teri Williams Vacation Rental 2024 Deer Harbor Rd PO Box 1001 Orcas Island Eastsound, WA 98245 David Judd 462450019 c/o Rebecca Hughes Vacation Rental 149 White Point Rd PO Box 2993 San Juan Island Friday Harbor, WA 98250 John and Mari Jo Shimer 173051052 c/o Alan Roberson, Vacation Rental 1135 Discovery Way PO Box 681 Orcas Island Lopez, WA 98261 160931005 77 E.J. Young Road Orcas Island
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HPA, Remove log handling Islanders USACE Blakely Island Timberland facility & inter-tidal 163311001 Bank Hearing Section LLC, c/o Tina Whitman debris, install revetment PSJ000Thatcher Bay 5/8/13 Checklist DNS 4/3/13 4/19/13 2/15/13 3/11/13 Admin Examiner PO Box 1344 13-0004 10, DOE to support smaller barge Blakely Island Bldg Water Friday Harbor, WA 98250 landing, improve Quality drainage, nourish beach SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold examined by appointment during regular business meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission 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 meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to 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 comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified than the end date for project comments specified writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a in the public hearing or desires a copy of the copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive written statement of appeal along with decision for this project may do so by requesting generally 7 days prior to the public hearing from CD&P at 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 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. ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B.
NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ755146 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, MARCH 20, 2013
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NOTICE Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to collocate antennas at 16.75 feet on a 22-foot building at 65 Orcas Hill Road, Orcas Island, WA 98280. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: Project 61130979TPC c/o EBI Consulting, tcubie@ebiconsulting.com, 11445 East Via Linda, Suite 2, #472, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, or via telephone at 339-2342597. LEGAL NO. S465716 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. March 20, 2013. NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING DATE & TIME: Friday, May 10, 2013, 9:30 AM MEETING LOCATION: Orcas Hotel, Parlor Room, 18 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas, WA 98280 PROJECT LOCATION: 65 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas, WA 98280 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: AT&T
Mobility proposes to replace existing 60’ flagpole with a new 60’ stealth flagpole that includes an unstaffed AT&T telecommunications facility. Associated equipment will be located on the ground near the base of the new flagpole and screened by a 6’ cedar fence. APPLICANT CONTACT: AT&T Mobility, c/o Leslie Bradley, Westower, 7525 SE 24th Street, Suite 500, Mercer Island, WA 98040, 206-236-4118, ext 223, lbradley@westower.com. LEGAL NO. S466168 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2013. PUBLIC NOTICE GENERAL SMALL WORKS ROSTER The Port of Orcas has established a General Small Works Roster with SJC Public Works and is soliciting names of contractors for the following services: Excavating, Grass Mowing, Civil Engineering, General Construction Contractor, Landscaping, Concrete Contractor, Painting Contractor,
Electric Contractor, Septic and Sewer, Plumbing, Roofing Contractor, Ditch and Tree Clearing, Fence Contractor, and Janitor. All businesses must be licensed or registered to perform work in the state of Washington. To enter your business name, see the Port of Orcas website, www.PortofOrcas.com for information and forms to submit to SJCPW for inclusion. LEGAL NO. S463933 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. March 13, 20, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS PORT OF ORCAS/ORCAS ISLAND AIRPORT The Port of Orcas is now accepting bids for the following 2013 work contracts (season 4/1/13-3/31/14): 1. Landscaping around the Airport terminal and shack areas. 2. Portable toilet services. 3. Janitorial services. Contact the Port Office at 376-5285 for the bid and contract forms. Deadline for submission of bids is close of business March 20, 2013. Bids will be awarded no later than
March 29, 2013. LEGAL NO. S463936 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. March 13, 20, 2013 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of: KARIN D.M. HART FUHRING, Deceased. NO. 13-4-05014-3 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 repre-
sentative 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: March 6, 2013 Personal Representatives: Kirsten M.H. Fuhring Cook Attorney for Personal Representative: Christine R. Kenady Address for mailing service: P.O. Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 LEGAL NO. S461897 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. March 6, 13, 20, 2013.
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