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Henley answers election questions
Movie magic
by F. MILENE HENLEY
County auditor and ex officio supervisor of elections for SJC
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The Utah Ballroom Dance Company will pay tribute to the icons and music of the silver screen with its production of “CineMagic” at Orcas Center on April 19. See the full story on page 12.
San Juan County has not had an April election for at least 20 years (that’s how far back we looked). But last week, you received your ballot for our upcoming April election. Not surprisingly, there’s a lot of confusion about this election: Why are we having it? Why are we having it now? What races do I get to vote in, and why? Hoping to head off some of the confusion early, I’ve prepared a list of questions and answers about the April election. Q. When is the April election? A. Election Day is April 23. Ballots go to the post office April 3. Q. Why are we having an April election?
A place for victims in their time of need by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
When a crime is committed, the effects ripple outward and can touch many lives. Victims of crime experience numerous difficulties such as understanding the legal system, testifying in a courtroom and sorting through raw emotions. San Juan County has free resources to help navigate through these challenges. “It doesn’t matter if your crime is current or if you were victim in the past and still have questions,” said Christine Miller, a victim advocate for the Crime Victim Service Center, which is run through the prosecutor’s office. “Sometimes people are witnesses to a pretty violent crime and they need support ... it’s not just always the spouse or the relative who is affected. Sometimes community members need help.” The center is funded by state and federal money from the Office of Crime Victims and the Department of Justice. It has been based out of Friday Harbor since 2006 but serves all county residents. “The prosecutor has done a stellar job in making sure that San Juan County has these
services for victims,” Miller said. refers clients to local resources like Domestic The crime center has a small staff, but is part Violence and Sexual Assault Services, counselof “Region 12,” which includes Skagit County ors and medical facilities. and Bellingham and portions of Snohomish “We can open doors and ask questions and County. guide them in the right direction,” Miller said. It offers services to crime victims and their The center handles victims of robbery, idennon-offending famtity theft, assault, ily members, friends, vehicular incidents, secondary victims, and harassment and hate witnesses. Miller can crimes. It also prolend guidance to vicvides assistance for tims whose cases are family members of Christine Miller can be reached at 370-7610. currently in court, give homicide victims. The office is located on Second Street in investigative interview Miller says the Friday Harbor across from the courthouse. support, help fill out courts see a lot of There is also a 24-hour crisis line for victims protection and antimental health issues of crime: 1-800-346-7555. harassment orders and and more elder provide medical advoabuse and identity cacy for those who are theft than most peoinjured as a result of crime and qualify for ple realize. A common scam is someone posing financial compensation from the state. as a grandchild in an emergency and in need of “If the victim is also a witness, we make sure a wire transfer. they are well cared for during the day of their “We want victims to feel that in our society testimony,” Miller said. “We give them a safe today, there is support,” Miller said. “We will do space … when a victim is going through a trial, our best to listen to you and do what we can to it’s extremely stressful.” find a proper resource.” The center does not offer therapy, but
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A. The first of the three Charter amendments adopted by the voters last November changed the number of county council members from six to three. In order to expedite implementation of the charter changes, the amendment required a February “primary” election and an April “general” election to select the three new council members. Q. What races will be on the ballot in April? A. All three new council positions will be on the ballot. In addition, Lopez Island School District is running a measure to issue a capital bond. Q. Which races do I get to vote in? A. The first charter amendment not only changed the number of council members, it also changed the way the positions are elected. It provided that the three council members be residents of designated “Residency Districts,” but be elected by all voters with-
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PeaceHealth suspends negotiations Ballot-tracker must be certified by STEVE WEHRLY
Peace Island Medical Center operations or poliPeaceHealth, the parent cies will not be affected by organization of Peace Island the suspension of negotiaMedical Center, has sus- tions between PeaceHealth CHI, according pended joint venture negoti- and ations with health care giant to PeaceHealth Chief Catholic Health Initiatives Administrative Officer Jim Barnhart. of Denver, Colorado. “Business continues as The joint press release issued April 3 stated that usual here,” he said. Peter Adler, Sr. Vice the two operators of health clinics and hospitals “were President and Chief Strategy unable to develop an inte- Officer at PeaceHealth, grated model that would who was a participant in provide the desired benefits the talks, said that the two and serve the best interests parties “reached an agreement on many things” but of both organizations.” In August 2012, CHI and in the end “we could not PeaceHealth entered into a show how the joint venture non-binding agreement “to would lower costs” enough create an innovative partner- to justify forming the joint ship that would allow both venture. Adler said that “suspendorganizations to strengthen and extend their healing ed” meant “ended”: “What ministries,” the two non- we have ended is the work profit health care providers of forming this innovative said at the time. In late 2012, 50-50 partnership.” He did PeaceHealth representatives not rule out a future relatold the San Juan County tionship with CHI, but said Hospital Commission that “we’ve received no offers a definitive agreement with from CHI” regarding the CHI could be reached early organization’s seven Oregon and Washington hospitals. in 2013. PeaceHealth spokeswom“CHI and PeaceHealth an Jennie Ulum earlier told will remain actively engaged in exploring other oppor- the Vancouver Columbian, tunities to work together “PeaceHealth is still movto strengthen their respec- ing forward with our grown tive ministries in the Pacific strategies, and we’re still Northwest,” the news release open to partnership discusSign up Ad #1sions” with others, including noted. Catholic Health Initiatives. Journal reporter
The potential agreement stirred fears among many islanders that CHI’s adherence to health care directives issued by American Catholic bishops might result in restrictions on women’s health care services and end-of-life care at the newly constructed Peace Island Medical Center, which opened in Friday Harbor in late 2012. Earlier this year, the American Civil Liberties Union entered into the fray, suggesting that public money should not be used for religion-based hospitals under the Washington Constitution and state statutes and that adherence to the medical ethical directives promulgated by the U.S. Catholic Bishop’s conference might violate the Washington women’s reproductive rights law. PeaceHealth’s Ulum also was quoted by the Columbian that the decision to suspend negotiations “had nothing to do at all” with the faith-based ethical policies of Catholic Health Initiatives or PeaceHealth. Adler added that PeaceHealth insisted “from early on” that any agreement must specify “CHI would not have the power or the right under the partnership to force
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PeaceHealth hospitals” to change its policies regarding the bishop’s ethical and religious medical directives. Asked if this demand may have been a factor in the decision to suspend negotiations, Adler said he did not speak for CHI, but it was not from PeaceHealth’s standpoint. Adler pointed out that “PeaceHealth has a very rare and unique relationship with the Catholic church” because “no PeaceHealth assets are owned by the church.” Adler would not comment further on the details of the churchPeaceHealth relationship. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, the founding order of the PeaceHealth hospital system, have a history of promoting women’s health care rights, but their hospitals do not permit elective abortions and leave contraception questions, including vasectomies and tubal ligations, to the doctor-patient relationship. CHI operates more than 120 various health care facilities in 17 states, according to www.catholichealthinit.org, including seven Franciscan Health System hospitals in Washington and Oregon. PeaceHealth, headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., operates nine hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska that would have entered into an unspecified joint operating agreement with the seven CHI-run hospitals in Oregon and Washington. CHI is the second-largest faith-based health system in the U.S., with more than 80,000 employees and $10.7 billion in annual revenues. PeaceHealth has about $2.3 billion in annual revenues.
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Although the battle over the use of barcodes on San Juan County election ballots is now in its seventh year, there is at least one thing that the parties on either side of this protracted legal debate can agree upon. And that is: the ballot-tracking software used to monitor the flow of ballots in and out of the county Elections office, called Mail-in Ballot Tracker, has never been certified by the state agency that oversees elections in Washington, the Secretary of State. San Juan County Superior Court Judge Don Eaton notified the litigants in a March 27 “letter decision” – sort of a heads up of an official ruling to come – that MiBT should be certified because, as defined by state law, it functions as part of the “voting system” used by the county to conduct elections. San Juan Island’s Tim White, who, along with Allan Rosato of Orcas and the local Green Party, first filed the lawsuit against the county over its use of barcodes, sees the letter decision from Eaton and the judge’s view on what constitutes a “voting system” as a victory for their side, even if there is more litigation and appeals ahead. “We’re celebrating,” White said. “This is what we’ve been working for. What we hope is that the counties that are still using it will voluntarily quit using it until it’s certified.” White and company claimed in the lawsuit that the county had undermined the “secrecy” of how individuals vote because the barcodes could be used to “link” voters with their ballots. He believes that “linkage” can be demonstrated if MiBT undergoes the certification process. In the meantime, he said the lawsuit can proceed since Eaton determined that without MiBT being certified by the state, local voters are being treated differently than other voters in the state. San Juan is one of four of the state’s 39 counties that use MiBT, others being Columbia, Douglas and Island counties. Meanwhile, local and state officials, including the Secretary of State’s office, are calling Eaton’s determination a “split decision.” “Judge Donald Eaton’s communication last week to lawyers in the case was not a ‘court order’ or a ‘ruling’ that has any binding effect, but is an informative letter to the lawyers,” the Secretary of State’s office said in a press release. “There are no injunctions to San Juan County’s use of this ballot-tracking system, and further litigation may or may not continue.” In addition, San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord noted that Eaton’s decision only allows the lawsuit to proceed to the next stage, that it does not address the issue of “linkage,” and that both local and state officials dispute that MiBT should be considered a “voting system.” That determination may likely be appealed, he said. “The ballot-tracker system is used as a tool for auditing elections, it’s not linked to the software that’s used to count the ballots,” he said. “It has nothing to do with the vote tabulating system. There’s been no evidence presented that barcodes are linked to the name of a voter.” Gaylord said the ballot-tracking software works in way similar to how UPS, FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service track the location of packages, and that it will “definitely” be used in the April 23 election. “The ballots are tracked without ever looking at how the ballot is voted,” he said.
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Home destroyed in fire on Dolphin Bay Seven Orcas Fire and Rescue units and 22 responders worked three hours into Easter morning to extinguish a house fire on Dolphin Bay Road. On March 30 around 11 p.m., responders found heavy fire involvement in the kitchen and living room area of a mobile home. Firefighters were able to quickly attack the fire, limiting damage and saving many of the family’s chickens that were located in an area attached to the home. There were no injuries to civilians or responders. The fire was determined to be
accidental. “Smoke detectors save lives,” said Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien. “Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has smoke detectors free for all citizens. Just stop by the Eastsound Fire Hall or give us a call and we will be happy to install.” As a result of the house fire, a mother and two young sons are without a home. “Losing a home to fire is tragic and one of the most difficult experiences a family can endure,” O’Brien said.
Bob Phalan/Contributed photo Responders working on the mobile home fire on March 30.
School receives achievement award Orcas Island Middle School is a recipient of the 2012 Washington Achievement Award. Washington Achievement Award winners are selected using the Washington Accountability Index and criteria in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Flexibility Waiver. The award is given to elemen-
tary, middle, high and comprehensive schools in seven categories: overall excellence, language arts, math, science, extended graduation rate (high and comprehensive schools only), closing achievement gaps and high progress. Orcas Island Middle School is being recognized for overall excellence, math
and science. On April 30 the school will celebrate its achievement at an awards ceremony hosted by Kentwood High School in Covington. Results for individual schools can be found at the Washington State Achievement Index https://eds.ospi. k12.wa.us/WAI/IndexReport.
OPAL to move another house Nickel Bros. House Movers will transport a one-story house from Main Street next to Washington Federal Savings bank to the Oberon Meadow neighborhood on North Beach Road in Eastsound on Thursday, April 11 between about 9 a.m. and noon. The building has been donated to OPAL Community Land Trust. “This should be an easy move,” said Jeanne Beck, OPAL’s project manager. “The greatest opportunity for impact on traffic will be at about 9 a.m. when the house will move onto the county road to begin the journey to its new location.” Traffic could be blocked for anyone coming to or from Eastsound, so she encourages people to plan ahead. The house is 24 feet wide and may cause temporary traffic slow downs. It will travel a route beginning on Main Street, taking the right turn to Lover’s Lane, which becomes Mt. Baker Road. Main Street could be blocked for as much as 30 minutes, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Lover’s Lane, Mt. Baker, and North Beach Roads will be partially blocked for around an hour and a half after that,
up until 11 a.m. Each road will be blocked to vehicle traffic in both directions. If there are cars waiting to pass on the route, Nickel Bros. will stop in places where it is possible to let people go around. These travel times are approximate, say OPAL staff.
“We are hoping to get the word out to as many as possible that this move will happen,” said Lisa Byers, OPAL executive director. “People who are planning to take the 12:20 p.m. ferry or coming to Eastsound may want to consider alternate routes, if possible.”
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Council – leave the voters in peace
We miss the Exchange
“Voter confusion” is one reason why councilmen Rich Peterson and Marc Forlenza are proposing to again amend the Home Rule Charter to provide for five council districts in place of the three districts approved by voters last November. They also want to change county-wide voting to voting by district, which may be the underlying reason Peterson and Forlenza want to change the charter again. We don’t think the voters were confused in 2012, and we don’t think the county council should ask the voters to second-guess themselves because current council members disagree with county-wide voting. Voters on Lopez certainly were not confused: more than 80 percent approved a three-person council elected county-wide, contributing to the 55 percent county-wide “yes” vote on the charter amendments. Elections have consequences. One consequence is that council members Peterson, Forlenza and Patty Miller will be out of a job in May. Another is that each major island will have one full-time representative on the council. We don’t think dissatisfaction with the 2012 vote (or potential dissatisfaction with the April 23 election, for that matter) should require a re-do. After six years with a council of six half-time members, voters said they wanted to see if the charter, and the council, would work better with three full-time members. We’re not saying three is better than five or six. We are saying respect the voters and give three a chance. Peterson and Forlenza should withdraw their proposal, or either Miller and Bob Jarman (who say they’re “undecided”) should vote against it. Leave the voters in peace for a while. For a guest column from Peterson and Forlenza about this proposal, see page 7.
Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL LOPEZ High Low Precip April 1 58 41 — April 2 58 44 — April 3 60 45 — April 4 54 45 .35 April 5 60 47 .13 April 6 60 44 .05 April 7 54 39 .66 Precip in April: 1.19” Precip in 2013: 7.78” Reported by Jack Giard, Bakerview Rd. ORCAS April 1 April 2
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April 3 53 42 — April 4 55 46 .35 April 5 58 47 .25 April 6 55 45 .12 April 7 49 43 .42 Precip in April: 1.19” Precip in 2013: 9.18” Reported by John Willis, Olga April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16
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Last week's obituary for Kay Whiting incorrectly listed the Orcas Animal Shelter's mailing address for memorial donations. The correct address is 84A Hope Lane, Eastsound, WA. 98245.
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Many of us really miss The Exchange on Orcas. A group of us, all volunteer, is interested in filling that void, until The Exchange is back up on its feet again. Community, will you help us find a site/building to operate a “take it or leave it” type of activity? If you have this type of space and are willing to talk about options, please contact: Tina Roye 360-420-8220 or Donna Wildman 376-3647. Any help is greatly appreciated. Donna Wildman Eastsound
Thank you for finding our lost cat My husband and I would like to thank intrepid cat tamer Barbara Rosencotter and the Orcas Island Animal Shelter for the parts they played in rescuing our lost kitty, Mocha. She wandered the wilds of Spring Point for over seven months without going near any humans who would have seen our phone number on her collar. On Easter Sunday, Barbara finally lured her into a trap provided by the shelter. The shelter had provided the information that connected us to Barbara. Mocha is now safe with a new bed, new toys and as much kitty food as she can stuff in her tummy. She says she’s purrrrrfectly happy to be home. Morgan Randall and Steve Cohan Orcas Island
Thanks to United Way There is huge emphasis on collaboration these days and United Way of San Juan County models that in all they do. This year United Way provided scholarship assistance to ALL the licensed preschools on Orcas! Kaleidoscope has been able to provide 15 families with scholarships for 658 hours of childcare and preschool services so far, with more to come. United Way of San Juan County has been a supportive partner with Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center for many years. We have worked together to strengthen families and nurture our communities children.
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In addition to the annual assistance awarded to Kaleidoscope through specific grant requests, United Way has come through for us recently in an emergency to help repair our oven. Kaleidoscope appreciates the vision of community that United Way of San Juan County encompasses. It takes a village ... and a vital part of our village is United Way of San Juan County. Amber Paulsen Kaleidoescope Director
Concern over Mt. Baker Road work Dear Public Works Department, I am sure that I am not alone in expressing my outrage at how the Mount Baker Road project is being handled. For reasons that do not appear to make any sense the contractor doing the work tore off the surface of the corner with North Beach Road. I am confident that resurfacing the corner was in the specifications but to tear off the surface leaving a rutted unpaved situation for two or three months is the height of unprofessionalism. Three quarters of this corner are handling hundreds of cars a day. The corner is rutted not to mention that there is probably some law being violated by the amount of dust in the air. I spoke to professionals who do road work and I was told that the corner should be watered down. What is the point of taking the low bid if bad execution is what you get. The county should order the resurfacing of this corner NOW. The contractor should be held responsible for his poor judgment. On another note, where are the left turn lanes at Country Corner, Washington Federal and the North Beach interchange? Also why isn’t
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the corner of North Beach being lowered to improve the sight lines? Harvey Aldort Eastsound
Keep campaigns clean It has been brought to my attention that a person or persons has put “Byers for County Council” bumper stickers in the window of a local business and on a vehicle without the permission of the owner. I do not condone this activity. No one from my campaign has done this. I am dismayed that someone would seek to cause ill will toward me, or anyone working on my campaign, by disrespecting another’s property rights and freedom of association or lack of association. I welcome respectful dissent, and I hope that the remainder of the campaign for county council will focus on candidates’ qualifications to do the job. Lisa Byers Orcas Island
Support for Byers As a former county commissioner, I’m confident that Lisa Byers will be an excellent representative on the county council. She is a clear thinker, a powerful communicator and most importantly, a good listener. I’ve worked with Lisa on the San Juan Initiative and she has certainly proven herself to be an effective leader with the experience and ability to bring people together and solve issues in a positive and constructive way. Please join me in voting for Lisa Byers for county council. Tom Cowan Lopez Island I supported Greg Ayers in the county council primary election;
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LETTERS FROM 4 I’m now supporting Lisa Byers unequivocally and enthusiastically, and here’s why. She knows how to engage in productive public discourse. Many issues that confront our elected officials are thorny, multifaceted and fraught with controversy. Lisa knows how to listen, how to tease out the range of viewpoints and information, how to disagree without being disagreeable, and how see a path forward. We need this kind of consensus builder as our elected official. She’s a problem solver who gets it, and gets it done. She’s most well known for her work with OPAL, a nonprofit organization that has successfully created mechanisms for affordable housing to enable regular citizens who contribute so much to our community to live and raise their families here. And building those houses created jobs. We need this kind of creative problem solver as our elected official. She’s a creative thinker. As we’ve seen during many public events during this election season, Lisa does not shy away from challenging questions. She engages in discussions with a rational, quick, and nimble mind that reveals her capacity to develop innovative solutions to vexing issues. We need this kind of thinker as our elected official. She’s not afraid of a challenge. When confronted with attacks, she has responded respectfully and thoughtfully. We need someone with this kind of grace and professionalism as our elected official. Donna Riordan Eastsound Orcas has shown brightly in this election. We have had three highly qualified and committed community members step forward to run for one position. All have great skills, deep passion, and valuable ideas to add to the conversation, a conversation in which they showed great civility and respect. We are deeply grateful to each candidate and to their families for the time, resources, and grace they have contributed to running for the council position. Our democracy is stronger because they stepped into the ring. While they all have our gratitude, Lisa Byers has our vote. She has tipped the balance with her stellar experience working in this county, leading a remark-
able organization through historically challenging economic times. She is skilled at managing both a budget and a community. Her confidence, grace, and perseverance will serve our county well. Please join us in our support of Lisa Byers and in our thanks to Greg Ayers and Rick Hughes. Hilary Canty, Hank, and Rylan Date Orcas Island In the five years I have lived full time here on Orcas Island, I have come to know Lisa Byers well, and to see her powerful positive impact on our residents. Through her exemplary leadership of OPAL and her prominent role as a citizen in our community, Lisa has demonstrated three qualities that I believe our county needs in its leaders. Lisa Byers has a proven track record of competence in defining and achieving her organization’s mission. We need our county leaders to define what the most important issues are facing our county; make sure these are issues that the county council should and can impact; and, achieve those impacts as efficiently and effectively as possible. Lisa will do that. As they define what’s most important and feasible, we need our county leaders to listen to us about what we need and make sure those with quiet voices or no voices are also heard. Lisa will do that. And, we need the county’s limited resources leveraged by our county leaders in order to address these issues. They must connect people and organizations with common goals in innovative ways. Lisa will do that
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as well. My confidence in these predictions comes from Lisa’s track record of accomplishments. It also comes from watching how that track record was achieved. When Lisa faces reluctance to move forward, she applies reason and evidence and she truly appeals to our better angels. When Lisa is trying to break new ground (OPAL pun intended), she starts with common ground. And, Lisa makes sure those least likely to take a seat at the table, have a seat at the table. I strongly urge my fellow citizens to give our entire county the opportunity to benefit from Lisa Byers’ leadership. James Connell Orcas Island I am voting for Lisa Byers for county council. Having served as a San Juan County Commissioner and as a county council member, I have a deep appreciation for the importance of making sure we have an effective county council – one that can get things done. It is not enough to be a “nice person.” This is a position requiring strong skills as a manager, as a consensus builder and, most of all, as a leader. I have known Lisa and admired her work for our island community for many years. I have worked directly with her on numerous committees and projects, and consistently witnessed her ability to find common ground where others only saw differences. She is smart, knows how to build a strong team, run a lean operation, set high standards and implement effective solutions. I want Lisa to represent San Juan County, because
I want a council that functions well, that solves problems, and that makes decisions to benefit the majority of residents today as well as in the future. I urge you to join me in proudly voting for Lisa. Senator Kevin Ranker Orcas Island
Vote for Hughes It is very seldom that I write a letter to the newspaper because of my 35 years here in law enforcement. However, I feel compelled to write this letter to indicate my support for Rick Hughes and his run for the county counsel. I have personally known Rick and his family for years and feel he would be the very best choice for the position. I have always found Rick to be level headed in his thoughts, honest and forth right in his actions and able to see issues from both sides.
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He has always supported law enforcement and the local deputies in any manner he can. He started the Drug Take Back Program in this county which has kept literally hundreds of pounds of prescription drugs from possibly ending up on the street. I consider him a good man and the right person to elect for the position he seeks. I ask all my friends to please vote for Rick when you fill out your ballot this week. Steve Vierthaler Eastsound As your former county council member I strongly recommend retaining Rick Hughes as the Orcas representative on the San Juan County Council. He was overwhelmingly elected to fill this position last November. Based upon his thoughtful and balanced approach to county government to date, Rick Hughes
deserves to be re-elected this April. When Rick was first running for council, we spent many hours discussing the magnitude and responsibility of the county council along with the inner workings of local government. I was impressed with Rick’s ability to absorb this information and the depths of the questions he asked. I was even more impressed with the personal commitment he made to the job before being elected by spending countless hours at Council meetings studying County issues. Doing his homework has paid off. When he took office in January he hit the ground running and has taken a leadership role addressing the diverse challenges currently facing the county. The county is a large, highly complex organization. With the passage
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What Happened to Percy Postlethwaite? by TOM WELCH
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Was it, as the San Juan Islander newspaper article stated, the first engagement in the boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain? Was it a simple abscondment, much as sailors used to ‘drift away’ from their ships in friendly ports? Or was it, as the British authorities concluded, a much more sinister event? Time, in this case, will never tell, and only the mountain knows the truth of the strange event that occurred on June 25th, 1911, on top of Mount Constitution. There is little doubt that the newspaper was engaged in a bit of hyperbole when it stated that the opening engagement in the boundary dispute had taken place that June of 1911, particularly as it occurred some fifty years after the Pig War ended. And there never were any engagements between the two forces, warlike or otherwise, on Orcas Island. But a real-life mystery did occur on the mountain that month when Leftenant Percy Postlethwaite of the Royal Navy went missing from his
post. Shortly before, the Royal Navy had stationed Leftenant Postlethwaite on Mount Constitution to monitor a high-powered light they had placed on the mountain. Many on Orcas Island had seen the light shining on the mountain the previous week. But when the light could not be seen on Sunday, June 25th, from the Fort Skymalt post on Vancouver Island, the British authorities dispatched a troop of Hussars under Captain A.B. H. Grahame, K.C.B., to investigate. In the early summer of 1910 Mrs. Rice, owner of the Olga Hotel, was given a Kodiak bear cub by her good friend Ella Higginson, a famous writer. “Higgy” was the toast of Olga throughout the summer, petted and admired by local residents and visitors alike. A cute little guy, the cub seemed to enjoy all of the attention, and everyone thought he was a fine addition to the community. Until he escaped that October when he slipped his leash, headed for the local hills, and couldn’t be found. As the search continued, “Higgy” did what bear cubs are supposed to do….he grew. And
grew. And grew, until suddenly the local community began finding evidence that a very LARGE Kodiak bear was in their midst. Missing sheep, orchards torn up in the night, and occasional brief sightings told the community that something had to be done about “Higgy”. Upon arrival on Mount Constitution Captain Grahame and his Hussars could find no trace of Percy Postlethwaite. The light appeared intact but not working: while they repaired the light, some continued the search around the top of the mountain. Later that day they came across many small shreds of Leftenant Postlethwaite’s clothing, which led them to the conclusion that he had, indeed, been eaten by “Higgy”, the Olga Bear. The hunt for “Higgy” continued for two more years, until Sam Lightheart spied him digging up a garden on the old Brenaw place near Doe Bay in June, 1913, and dispatched him with five shots from a .22 rifle. “Higgy” weighed almost 1,500 pounds when he was shot, thanks, no doubt, in part to Leftenant Percy Postlethwaite.
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LETTERS FROM 5 of Charter Amendment 2, the comprehensive management skills of our council members are paramount. Rick has honed these skills through several executive positions in varied organizations, yet he’s never lost focus on the average worker doing their best to provide a safe home for their family. As a small, private business owner he understands what it means to make a pay-
roll and balance a budget. A viewpoint and skill set that are extremely important in the climate of diminishing government resources. I am proud to consider Rick Hughes a friend. The county is fortunate to have Rick currently serving as a county council member. Please join me and vote to keep Rick Hughes on the San Juan County Council. Richard Fralick Deer Harbor
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Hughes vs. Byers Lisa’s qualifications have a narrow, limited focus of professional and personal experience. She has never been employed by “forprofit” organization/company. All nonprofit: OPAL Community Land Trust, Eastsound, executive director, 1996 – present. San Juan County Land Bank, Friday Harbor, program assistant/ stewardship manager, 19941996. Historic New England, Boston, manager of farm properties and environmental projects, 1991-1994, properties administrator, 1989-1991, assistant to the executive director, 19871989, administrative assistant, Conservation Center, 1985-1987. Charles River Watershed Association, Newton, Mass. cartographer, CEIP Internship, 1984-1985. Professional volunteer activities: Solid Waste Vendor Selection Committee, 2012; San Juan Initiative, 2007-2010; Co-founder and director, National Community Land Trust Network, 2006-Present (President 2006-2008); Co-Founder and advisory board member, National Community Land Trust Academy, 20062012; Co-founder and trustee, Northwest Community Land Trust Coalition, 20042006; Appointed member, Eastsound Planning Review Comm., 1998-2006 (Chairperson 2001-2003 & 2005-2006); Member, Madrona Point Stewards, 1998-2000; Director, Boston Preservation Alliance, 1991-
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1994; Research historian, Berkshire Museum, 1988; Preservation advocate, Springside Preservation, 1983-1985. Education: Boston University, School of Management, Boston, Mass. M.B.A. in Public and NonProfit Management, May 1991. Rick Hughes has a broad range of business and personal experience. The Hughes family has been on Orcas Island since 1944. His wife Marlace is a fifth-generation Orcas Islander. Executive ESPN, National Outdoor Leadership School graduate, national board member Outward Bound Wilderness, owner Ray’s Pharmacy and General Store, helped develop San Juan Country Drug Take-Back Program, local property management group president, treasurer Eastsound Water Users Association, treasurer Orcas Island Farmers Market Association, board of Eastsound Planning and Review Committee, Little League coach, PTSA copresident, instrumental in bringing cattle farms and school cafeteria program together, helped produce annual Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival that raises revenue for Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program, helped with Friday night roller skating, Ray’s Pharmacy completed fiveyear $5,000 pledge to Orcas Food Bank, Orcas Senior Center Advisory Board and County Board of Health. The negatives (from local press): Hughes = 0, Byers = many (read local press in print/online) includes “flip-flops,” nonresponse to past positions and quotes and attempts at suppression opposition in print. Lacks understanding of all Orcas residents. Don Pencil Eastsound
Vote for Stephens I have known Jamie Stephens for nearly 20 years now and I continue to appreciate, among other things, his significant and consistent dedication to the community over that period of time. In addition to serving as the chairman of the county council, Jamie has served on and worked with innumerable local boards. Many of his efforts have been apparent, such as for the Lopez Community Land Trust, Lopez Family Resource Center, Fisherman Bay Water District, and Port Commission. He supports local farmers and worked with legislators and citizens to help secure the recent
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National Monument status and local control of solid waste and recycling. But there is plenty that has gone unnoticed and unheralded. As a council member, Jamie works with our neighbors in the Gulf Islands. He was instrumental in establishing (and working on) the skate park. He taught small business classes for many years, enabling a number of local entrepreneurs to make their dreams a reality. He has been a substitute teacher at the Lopez School for many years. As an active Lions Club member he has repeatedly organized the 4th of July parade and has made cocoa, cookies, and set up, to welcome the Santa Ship at Odlin Park. (This is by no means an exhaustive summary.) It is clear to me that he is personally invested in our island community on many levels. It’s an impressive broad base of involvement. I am confident that Jamie will continue to focus on our community and our needs. He is a good listener and takes into account everyone’s viewpoint. As his campaign slogan goes: “He works for you.” Please join me in voting for Jamie. Paul Henriksen Lopez Island
Support for Pratt I am writing in support of Lovel Pratt for County Council (District 1). I have known and worked with Lovel for 10 years, and have always found her to be smart, thoughtful and fair in her decision-making. I first met Lovel when she was the executive director of the San Juan Community Home Trust. In that capacity, I watched Lovel navigate complex challenges with grace and an openness that allowed her to make sound decisions to advance the Home Trust’s mission. More recently, as a county council person, I’ve seen Lovel take those same critical thinking, financial analysis and listening skills and apply them to the challenges facing our island community. Lovel is an incredible listener, and reaches out to islanders from all walks of life in an effort to find solutions that best serve our entire community. Lovel is a hard worker who has advocated tirelessly on behalf of all the citizens of San Juan County. Please consider joining me in voting for Lovel. Julie Brunner Orcas Island I am voting for Lovel Pratt. Here’s why: She is curious, listens and takes action. Her experience on
the county council and planning commission has given her a solid understanding of key issues facing our community. She has actively championed local farmers and the protection of our islands from the potential impacts of oil spills. Lovel has a strong commitment to creating a sound and responsible budget for our county. In the midst of difficult times, she is not afraid to ask the difficult questions. Above all, she understands the diverse issues, opinions and lifestyles in our communities… and respects that diversity. Nancy Greene Lopez Island
Support for Jarman Our leaders in Olympia have issued a statement endorsing Lovel Pratt for the San Juan Island residency district. It hews closely to Ms. Pratt’s principal campaign talking point: her connections and advocacy for county issues in Olympia. I have no doubt that Ms. Pratt spent considerable time in Olympia during her term in council. My question is, why? Isn’t that the job assigned to our elected representatives in the Washington state legislature – advocating for San Juan County’s interests in Olympia? Surely, with a county resident serving as a ranking Democrat in the Senate, our interests are protected there? I believe that this county needs council members who are available to focus on local problems using local solutions, not agendas driven by legislators exchanging favors, or federal or state agencies dangling grant funds that arrive with conditions that are inconsistent with the priorities of the people of the county. It seems unwise to rely upon ephemeral grant funds when the state and the federal government are facing staggering deficits. I believe that we need council members willing to review existing spending and determine why —with a population that grew very little over the last decade, our county budget ballooned from $35 million to $50 million. I believe that we need council members who will ask questions when staff proposes new spending, and will refrain from placing on the sacrificial altar of threatened budget cuts the most important and appreciated County services, like senior services or 4-H, in an effort to persuade us to pass yet another levy lift. Last November, the voters in San
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Explanation of ‘five-person council’ Guest column by Rich PeteRson, DistRict 2 and MaRc FoRlenza, DistRict 3
Our effort to promote an ordinance from the county council to place two measures on the November 2013 ballot, has generated several questions, primary among them, “Why are we making this effort and why now?” The reasons we have brought this forward are many, but are primarily due to the continued concerns we hear from our constituents regarding unequal district population. As we move forward in the implementation we continue to realize the implications of this imbalance. Examples are: a need to revise our planning commission makeup to match these unequal districts, and that future Charter Review Commissions will also be elected and represented by these unequal districts. Consider the following: While all citizens will have the opportunity to vote for all council positions, the “at large” representation stops at the door of the county’s commissions, committees and boards where districts are the determining factor. To illustrate the point above, our planning commission will consist of a full one-third from the district with one-sixth of the population and another one-third coming from the district
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with half the population under our code. This unrepresentative allocation is generating growing apprehension. Additionally, the new model has an inherent sell-perpetuating feature in that while county council members are to be elected county-wide, future Charter Review Commissioners are to be elected by district. This means that the Lopez district will always be disproportionately represented which is very advantageous for them. “Everybody voting for everyone” in the case of future CRC members was purposefully made not to apply. Some of our opposition would like you to believe that our effort is motivated by unwillingness to accept the “will of the people.” We assure you that this is not the case. The fact is that the CRC offered the voters a single choice to move to three unequal districts with elections county-wide. We propose to offer you an alternative. Our proposal is to introduce two propositions that would give voters the opportunity to decide whether five districts far more proportionate in population are more desirable than three, and whether the council members should be elected by district. We are presenting this because we believe that the majority of the people we represent would like to be able to vote on further modifying the charter. We believe now that the changes we propose can be made in the normal
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election sequence without the need for any special elections. We will discuss this next week. We are bringing our proposal forward now because the current council can get it done before our terms end. As noted in some of the local media over the past week, it is unclear whether the charter amendments retain the right of our citizens (through the Initiative process) to put forth such a proposition in the future if they find the representation to be problematic. It is very unlikely that the new three-member council would bring forth these charter propositions, which would mean a reduction in authority if two more council representatives were added. Lopez would, of course, relinquish its newly acquired and unrepresentative power, a forfeiture which would be energetically fought should the notion of changing the degree of Lopez influence be suggested in the future. The current council and the voters are looking at a limited time to act. When the new council is seated it is likely that the window of opportunity will close – possibly for 10 years. We are extremely concerned about the future of governance in San Juan County. We do not believe the people have gotten a fair shake. We are trying to provide one. Rich Peterson and Marc Forlenza are members of the county council.
LETTERS FROM 6 Juan District 1 considered Ms. Pratt’s record and elected Bob Jarman to replace her. Bob Jarman has 30+ years of experience living and working in the islands, knows first-hand what working families and small businesses require, and has been successful in “balancing checkbooks,” as it were, for several real-world enterprises. I am voting for Bob Jarman, and encourage you to join me in doing so. Peg Manning Orcas Bob Jarman has all the islands and islanders’ best interests at heart. We are voting for Bob Jarman to represent the citizens of San Juan County on the county council because he is a true islander and a man of common sense, integrity, as well as being a proven leader. In carefully crafted campaign material, candidates always present themselves in the best light; but let’s get beyond the platitudes. What a candidate says they believe, as in the answers to a newspaper’s questions, can be very revealing. Lovel Pratt touts that advocating for San Juan County at the state, regional, federal,
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We Are Voting for Lisa Hannah Glasser Richard Goodhart Julie Gottman Grace Grantham Chom Greacen Chris Greacen Joe Greene Nancy Greene Frank Greer R. Gregory Edward Greub Ned Griffin Mary Gropp Steve Gropp Richard Grout Susan Gudgell Wally Gudgell Eliza Habeggar Marcia Hahn Ralph Hahn James Hamilton Timothy Hance Sandra Harold Joyce Harrell Bob Harris Megan Harris Lorrie Harrison Carolyn Haugen Theresa Haynie Carol Hendel Larry Hendel Andrea Hendrick Phyllis Henigson Robert Henigson Linda Henry Toni Hermansen
Nick Hershenow Phoebe Hershenow Harvey Himelfarb Anita Holladay Beth Holmes Colleen Howe Joe Howell Shaun Hubbard Alice Hurd Elizabeth Illg Deborah Jacobs Gabriel Jacobs Barry Jacobson Robin Jacobson Ann Jarrell Donald Jarrell David Jenkins Pam Jenkins Maile Johnson Brud Joslin Lance Joyner Tamara Joyner Steven Jung Mike Kaill Kathleen Kang David Kau Harold Kawaguchi George Keeler Lynne Keeley Peter Kilpatrick Karalee Kiser Kari Koski Terry Kruth Robin Kucklick Carrie Lacher Colette Landerville
Marjatta Langford Nancy Larsen Angie Lausch James Lawrence Lisa Lawrence Roberta Lawson Allison Lengyel Harold Lentzner Bev Leyman Larry Leyman Alan Lichter Leslie Liddle Laurencia Liebmann Robert Liebmann Learner Limbach Pamela Loew Alison Longley Heidi Lopez Juan Lopez-Ramos Kathryn Loring Kyle Loring Frank Loudin Jan Loudin David Loyd Brian Lynch Buni Lynch Liz Malinoff Cherry Malus Joseph Malus Jana Marks Diane Martindale Steve Mason Terri Mason Susan McBain Gale McCallum Nancy McCoy
Mary McCulloch Brett McFarland Anne Ford McGrath James McGrath David Meiland Brook Meinhardt Kathi Melville Elizabeth Michaelson Bill Miller Rhea Miller Audrey Moreland Kathy Moss Randy Moss Nels Moulton George Mulligan Tom Munsey Madrona Murphy Robert Myhr Mary Nash Ruth Newman Darcie Nielsen Louisa Nishitani Jeannetta Noland Coleen O'Brien Diana O'Daugherty Corky Olson Suzanne Olson George Orser Susan Osborn Elsie Pamuk Amber Paulsen Justin Paulsen Douglas Pearson Joyce Pearson Lyn Perry
and even international level is her focus. It is clear she doesn’t recognize that local solutions are what we need in San Juan County. We are islands, not stepping stones to future political career opportunities. While it is true that our islands are affected by laws, and regulations beyond our borders, looking outside for solutions may prevent one from “seeing the trees for the forest.” Yes, it is important to work within the system because laws are passed down from Olympia and the other Washington; but solutions are right here if you’re a council member. We have known Bob Jarman for over 20 years. We’ve worked with him professionally, on volunteer projects, as well as through friendship with both Bob and Susan Jarman. Bob is the best choice for county council. This county needs Bob’s local leadership on the council. Islanders know what’s best for our county. The solutions are home grown, not in Olympia or Washington, D.C. We knew that when we elected Bob just a few months ago. We should let him to do the job that we elected him for. Re-elect Bob Jarman. Jim & Minnie Knych Friday Harbor
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Obituaries Kimberly Valerine Holmes
Kimberly was born July 28, 1961 in New York City. She died peacefully on March 30, 2013 in Burien, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kimberly was the beloved daughter of King Holmes, Sr. and Linda Haas, and the sister of Heather Jellerson and King Holmes, Jr. She adored her nieces, Sage Jellerson and Reilly Holmes and her dog Apollo. Kimberly was a graduate
of Lakeside School and the University of Washington. She grew up in Issaquah, lived in the Seattle area much of her life, and on Orcas Island for the past ten years. She was passionate about arts and crafts, particularly card making and scrapbooking, and found great joy in gardening. Kimberly lit up a room when she entered it with her warmth, radiance and beauty. She will always be remembered for her kind heart and generous spirit. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances are suggested to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance at http://www.seattlecca. org/scca-make-a-donation. cfm# for programs to help patients deal with cancer, a local program to assist women in transition, the YMCA program for homeless women at https://www. ywcaworks.org/donate or a charity of your choice.
John Griffith Symons
John Griffith Symons passed peacefully on March 13, 2013; he was 101. John was born in Chicago, Ill. on Sept. 16, 1911. He graduated from University of Illinois, served in the Navy during WWII and was married for fifty years to Edith Maude (Rice) Symons. John Symons was a man who made things happen. He had a first career, spanning 30 years, as head of a successful family manufacturing business that he grew into a multinational corporation. John’s love of plants and gardening led him to start an encore career developing apple orchards. This expanded into a greenhouse operation that employed families
in a small rural community. A distinguished man, John believed in hard work and generosity. He helped University of Wisconsin build a recreational complex, school dormitories for exchange students, and sponsored many students’ education. He also built a community shelter for victims of domestic violence and was a key player in various community projects. In 2007, at the age of 96, following an unexpected illness, he moved from central Wisconsin to Orcas Island to live near his son. While on Orcas, John was a regular at the Senior Center lunches. Even as a very senior citizen, he embraced the day living fully. During his last years, John attended Community Church services and was often seen on sunny days being wheeled around Eastsound by his devoted caregivers. His home was full of flowers – he was a testament to living a full, healthy, generous, caring life. He is survived by his son and daughter Joe and Molly Symons, his three grandchildren, Johnny, Amy, and Will, and four great grandchildren.
Annual Moran clean-up day The Friends of Moran Annual Park Clean Up is on April 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cascade Lake Day use area. Lunch provided by Karen and Ken Speck along with Pat Moffett. They have tentatively arranged for a lecture about laminated root rot. Bring some gloves, bring some friends. “This year in addition to spending a day in the park, we want to appeal to your sense of community, economy and island visitors,” said Michel Vekved of the Friends of Moran “You are asked to shop local and support local, so we are asking you to come support us. Help us clean up the significant gem that the 800,000 annual visitors come to see. They will hike, swim and camp in Moran, indulging in its beauty, serenity and scenery. Then they will dine, shop, relax, unwind and reminisce about what an amazing place we call home.”
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ELECTIONS FROM 1 in the county. The three Residency Districts are: Residency District 1, San Juan Island and neighboring small islands; Residency District 2, Orcas Island and neighboring small islands; and Residency District 3, Lopez, Shaw and neighboring small islands. Because the new council residency district positions are all elected county-wide, every voter in the county will get to vote for each position. Specifically, San Juan Island voters will vote not only for the council member from San Juan, but also for the members from Orcas and Lopez/Shaw. The same goes for Orcas and Lopez/Shaw voters: every voter will get to vote for every position. Only voters in the Lopez
Exchange moves towards renewal by MARK DETRAY
ORS Executive Director
Good news, folks: the permit for cleaning up the fire site at the Orcas Transfer Station was obtained during the last week of March and the work was carried out on April 1 and 2. Crucial to the effort was Ray Brogi, who provided his time and dump truck for the mere cost of fuel; Island Excavating, which provided an excavator and masterful operator, Tim Holmes, at a significantly discounted rate; San Juan Sanitation, which provided containers and trucking for scrap metal at no cost; San Juan County, which provided disposal of debris at a 65 percent discount; and a two-person ground crew who volunteered their time. The total cost of this ini-
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Island School District will vote on the Lopez Schools capital bond. Q. How many candidates do I vote for in each Council race? A. You will vote for one in each race. Some voters have been confused by the state’s “top two” primary system. “Top two” means only that the top two vote getters in a primary progress to the general election; it has never meant that voters get to vote for their top two candidates. The April election will have only two candidates in each race and an option for a write-in. The election will be certified on Tuesday, May 7, and the new council members will be seated on Monday, May 13. Call 378-3357 or go to www.sanjuanco.com/ elections for additional information.
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tial cleanup effort came to $6,753.95. If you would like to contribute directly to covering this unanticipated cost, please contact me at mark.detray@gmail.com or 360-472-0177. Orcas Recycling Services is working together with the county to chart the course ahead for creating a new reuse space that speaks to the needs of the community and meets all regulatory requirements; there is a lot of work ahead and we will keep you all posted as the details evolve and are finalized. On other fronts, ORS and the county are making progress on the contract for ORS operation of the Orcas Island Transfer Station. The two parties met on April 5 and agreed to a clarification and simplification of preparation priorities that will streamline and expedite the process of getting to the hand-off date (now tentatively set for June 1). ORS will be hiring for two positions to staff transfer station functions. These two jobs have been posted in local media this week; the positions will be open until filled. Detailed job descriptions and applications can be obtained at Smith & Speed (Tuesday to Saturday) or on the ORS and The Exchange website www. exchangeonorcas.org.
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‘The Human Race’ marathon Morgan Sabine, a senior at Orcas Island High School, is organizing a half marathon through Moran State Park on May 4 as her senior project. The race will start at 10 a.m. with the half marathon runners going first, followed by the 10k and then 5k. It is $25 to enter the run, which
is called “The Human Race.” All funds will go to helping African villages have access to safe water. Sabine can be reached at 298-0073 or surfermoj@gmail.com. For more information, go to http://thehumanrace2013. blogspot.com.
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Final county conversation by RObeRt W. Jean
Interim County Manager
The San Juan County Community Conversations continue and conclude April 16-18. Averaging 40 to 60 participants per meeting, with some attracting more than 90 participants, the conversations have been a huge success thanks to you. If you haven’t participated so far, you still have a chance. The fourth in our conversations will be on Orcas on April 16, Lopez on April 17 and San Juan on April 18. The first three conversations covered quality of life, public services and the economy. This last conversation is on the “Priorities of Government.” When discussing quality of life, many common goals or themes emerged from all the islands. Yet, each island had different views or paths on how best to get there. Rather than a simple desire to “Preserve Island Quality of Life,” islanders recognize that the islands are constantly changing and the common goal is to protect and enhance the special character of each island. Jobs, affordable housing, transportation, senior services, communications, environment, and community emerged as countywide themes. As we discuss the priorities of government, we hope to identify the appropriate service mix and action strategy for each island. As Lopez people said, “Think locally, act neighborly.” In our discussion of public services, several things were clear. The community wants good public services, but service delivery can come from many places. OPALCO, special districts (fire, schools, library, parks etc.), the Town of Friday Harbor, nonprofit organizations all gain leverage, doing more with less, because of partnerships and community volunteers. The county needs to do what it must (courts, sheriff, assessor,
roads, etc.) and then support the rest! The county’s role is not so much about providing services, but seeing that needed services are provided. The economy of each island differs, as do the threats and opportunities. Will the current course we’re on sustain the island lifestyles? Fishing, farming, and forestry once provided living wages, and construction is a major job source today, but what will the island’s future economy be? Will there be healthy, family-wage job growth, or will the number of good-paying
jobs continue to decline? More importantly, do county policies and codes help or hurt our long-term economic goals? Where the county places its priorities affects the level of public services, which in turn influences the economy. It is the San Juan Islands “Quality of Life” circle. Do we want “The best government at the least cost,” leaving the economy to do what it does? Are there areas where the county should do more to help grow the economy and partner with the town, special districts and non-profits?
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Reading month at OCS
March was the annual Reading Month Celebration at Orcas Christian School. Students worked hard to focus on reading and writing. Some of the events that the students participated in were: The Grange plays, The Round Robin Reading Day, Reading Buddies and the Author’s Tea at Warm Valley Orchard. At the tea, students of all ages gathered to share books that they worked on all month. Each book was authored and illustrated by the students in grades K-8. Students who reached their class goal of reading for the month celebrated in Friday Harbor with a day of bowling on April 5.
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Above: (L to R) Athena Sack, Zoe Miller, Rhema Miller and Sadie Kongorski at theAuthor’s Tea at Warm Valley Orchard. Right: Reading buddies Cyrus Amour (left) and Andrew Garcia.
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Orcas battles hard against Orcas Rowing dedicates Friday Harbor and Lopez shell to Al Ulbrickson, Jr.
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Alenna Garcia slides into home plate during the first game against Friday Harbor on April 5. The Lady Vikings played a double header. by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
The Lady Vikings hosted their local rivals, the Friday Harbor Wolverines, at Buck Park for a double header on April 5, tasting a double dose of defeat for the first time this season. In the first game, the Lady Vikings found themselves in a neck to neck league contest battle. Orcas rounded the bases first in the third inning after Alenna Garcia was brought home by a Bella Nigretto double. The Wolverines quickly tied the game 1-1 in the fourth inning but the Vikings responded with host of singles by Aliviah Garcia, Alicia Susol, Shelbi Rogers, Kirsten Fowler and Katie Holmes resulting in a score, leading 2-1. Closing the fifth inning, Aliviah Garcia doubled scoring Lana Bronn followed by another double by Susol and a single by Rogers advancing ahead 4-1. However, three Viking fielding errors in the 6th inning allowed the stalking Wolverines to pounce with 4 quick runs and take the
lead. A Viking error in the top of the seventh inning sent home another Friday Harbor run, stretching the Wolverine lead to 6-4 with only one round of batting left for Orcas. In the bottom of the seventh with the game on the line, Orcas bats hit quick with Nigretto scoring after a double advanced by a sacrifice fly by Bronn. With Aliviah Garcia on base, a single by Susol and a deep fly by Rogers tied the game 6-6, sending the game to eight innings. Another Viking fielding error scored a Friday Harbor run in the top of the eighth and despite Orcas getting runners on base, the Vikings fell short of home and lost 7-6. “We played solid up to the top of the sixth,” said Coach Scott Harris. “Our bats came alive but we had too many errors. To our credit we bounced back and tied the game. Take away those errors and we had a great shot at winning the game. Our girls have a great attitude and we look forward to playing at our level consistently.” The second game was a non-league contest the Vikings lost 12-6 with “a lot of our young girls getting some valuable experience against a quality varsity team” according to Harris.
Vikings golf The Vikings traveled to Lopez to take on the Lobos on their home course on April 4. Coach Justin Taylor said despite a rainy day the Orcas players had a good match on the nine-hole course that plays 18 with separate pins and tee boxes for the front and back nine. The Vikings were led by William Coe swinging a 47, Roo Smith had a 50, Graye Parnell 52 and Mara Nutt 62. Taylor said the highlight of the day was Zach Kostechko, who had a great round of golf and shot his personal best of 57.
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The crew from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics: Carl Lovsted, Al Ulbrickson Jr., Dick Wahlstrom, Fil Leanderson and Al Rossi (Coxwain). by MARTIN TAYLOR Special to the Sounder
Orcas Island Rowing is naming their new coxless quad rowing shell after renowned Orcas rower Al Ulbrickson Jr. Al rowed with the University of Washington crew team until he graduated in 1952. He went on to row in the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki where his UW crew took the bronze medal in the coxed four. His father, also named Al Ulbrickson, was a legendary UW rowing coach. He led the team for 30 years, retiring in 1959 after establishing UW as one of the premier college rowing teams in the United States. Al’s family has had a cabin on Orcas since 1939. He and his wife Monica moved to Orcas full time in the mid 1990s. Al died of cancer on July 6 of last year at the age of 81. His daughter Rinda Ulbrickson described her father as a humble, caring figure who had a natural curiosity about the people he met. She said he would always take the time to talk
to anybody and offer words of encouragement. “He was one of those guys who, as you talked to him, you just felt better,” said his son, Alvin Ulbrickson III. “He could meet people, and they knew that he took a genuine interest in what they were saying.” After retiring from the university, Al and Monica moved to Orcas Island. He always remained a supporter of the UW rowing teams. His son said his dad would call for real-time updates as the Huskies rowers raced. Both Al Jr. and his father were inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame. “That family was very formative and pivotal in shaping not only the athletic department and the rowing program but the university in general,” said Bob Ernst, the UW director of rowing. In the last few years of his life, Al got to know the Orcas junior rowing team. He was very supportive and he was proud to be invited to address the club at their annual dinner in 2010. The club was very saddened to
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hear of his death last year. The new quad that will bear his name is a great opportunity to keep his spirit alive at the Orcas boathouse. There are many ties to the world of rowing within the Orcas community and maybe it is not surprising that such a small island should support a thriving rowing club. One of the club’s current rowers Jake Zier has been honored by being recruited to the UW rowing team. And to take the web full circle Jake’s great uncle Bobby Lee coxed with Al Ulbrickson at UW. Bobby was a part of the powerhouse crew from 1948 to ‘50 and he just missed being a part of the 1952 Olympic crew. The rules of junior rowing in the Northwest changed this year so junior varsity rowers must row without a coxswain. That is why Orcas urgently needs the new rowing shell. The current team is very strong and has a good chance of multiple crews performing well enough at regionals to go on to nationals. OIR is still working to raise funds to purchase the new boat. They ordered the boat in time for it to be used by the current juniors, assuming they will be able to complete funding under pressure. If not, then the annual dinner at Orcas Center on Saturday, May 4 will be pivotal in completing financing for the boat. For more info, email martin@OrcasIslandRowing. org or call 376-6935. The Seattle Times obituary by staff reporter Javier Panzar was used as a source for this story.
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Spring Street students Reyna Ellis and Graham Crawbuck (left) and council members Jamie Stephens, Rick Hughes and Bob Jarman went to the ceremony (right). by SCOTT RASMUSSEN
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oth received a personal invitation from official sources. And the event was close to the heart of each. But neither Graham Crawbuck or Reyna Ellis were quite sure of what to expect at the San Juan Island National Monument dedication ceremony last week in Anacortes. So when Congressman Rick Larsen gave up some time allotted to him at the April 1 celebration, and then ushered Reyna to the podium, it caught the Spring Street International School student a bit by surprise. Although the teen had no idea that she would be asked to speak before a rather large audience, and with television cameras rolling as well, Reyna clearly remembers that the words came out easily. “I just said what I felt,” Reyna recalls. “But at that moment it was all kind of a blur, then I handed the microphone to Graham.” Reyna has since seen video of herself on Komo 4 News; here’s what she had to say: “I would just like to thank everybody who encouraged President Obama,” she said. “You know, I feel so privileged that I get to live on this – on these beautiful islands, and that this land will be saved and preserved for my children.”
Graham conveyed a similar message when his turn came to address the crowd. Back home in Friday Harbor, he’s impressed by how many people from outside the San Juans attended the ceremony. He sees it as a testament to how much support there is for preserving the islands’ natural beauty and ecological health. “It’s really bigger than just our county,” Graham said of the monument boundaries. “There are parts in Skagit County and in Whatcom County too.” The two teens became the face of support for the national monument by the younger generation somewhat by chance. They were first interviewed by Komo News nearly a year ago after they and about 16 other Spring Street students attended a standingroom-only April meeting of the county council. At that meeting, in which Graham spoke out in favor of the designation, the council voted without dissent to send a letter urging the President to establish a national monument. On March 25, President Obama did just that. Using executive authority afforded under the 1906 Antiquities Act, he created the San Juan Islands National Monument, designating 1,000 acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management as conservation lands. It was an alternative route to provide those lands, which consists of numerous parcels and an assortment of tiny islets, rocks and
reefs, a greater, more permanent, level of protection from possible development. An earlier effort, led by Larsen and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, to have the lands designated as a National Conservation Area had met resistance in the House and was stalled. While support for the monument has earned them each their “15 minutes of fame,” Reyna and Graham say their attachment to the BLM lands began long before last year. Reyna has visited the lighthouse on San Juan Island’s Cattle Point on numerous occasions and carries great affection for Lopez Island’s Watmough Bay as well. “It’s really gorgeous,” she said of Watmough. And Graham has helped conduct field surveys for the University of Washington Laboratories along the rocks off San Juan Island’s Kanaka Bay, a nutrientrich habitat for various species of shorebirds, like killdeer and oystercatchers. He’s discovered first-hand why the nearshore habitat of the San Juans is known as one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. He believes that’s worth protecting, and preserving for future generations. “I think it’s important to know that the government is listening to us,” he said. “I’m glad to see that because there are other environmental issues out there that are just as relevant.”
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‘CineMagic’ dance performance Adult and junior poster contest for Farmers’ Market by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
Spring is on the horizon, which means that the Village Green will soon be vibrant with fresh veggies, cooked oysters and bountiful flowers. This year islanders are asked to catch the magic of the Orcas Island Farmers’ Market with their own art, which will be turned into a promotional poster to represent the 2013 season. “The board recently agreed that the existing design could use a ‘refresh,’ making this the perfect opportunity to involve and reflect the abilities of our talented community in the spirit of the market,” said Jennifer Pietsch, market manager. There will be an adult competition to decide the winning image and a junior competition where art will be selected for additional Farmers’ Market promotion. Entries are due June 1 and the winners will be revealed on June 22 at the Orcas Island Solstice Parade. The winning poster in the adult competition will receive $500. Youth
entries will receive both a $25 gift certificate to Darvill’s Bookstore and a $25 gift certificate to Ray’s Pharmacy. Pietsch said it’s important to add a division for children because of the whimsical nature of the market and the potential unique perspective of a younger eye. “Our island youth undoubtedly see the market through their own lens,” Pietsch said. “Since the market means different things to different age groups, inviting a shared vision will best reflect that fact.” Posters will be judged by uniqueness, color, artistry, composition, timelessness and a representation of the full breadth of market offerings from crafts, food and farmers. Winning submissions become property of the Orcas Island Farmers’ Market. “At the end of the day, we want to reflect our community sensibility in our outward appearance, and I can think of no better way than involving the community in achieving that goal,” Pietsch said. For more info, visit http://orcasislandfarmersmarket.org/.
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“CineMagic,” a ballroom dancing tribute to icons and music of the silver screen, comes to Orcas Center on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. It is presented by the Utah Ballroom Dance Company. Hollywood’s favorite characters and stories are brought to life with elegant costumes, breathtaking lifts, and beautiful ballroom dancing. Audiences are swept away
Healing Arts Center fundraiser Just over 25 years ago, island residents Marlene Dickey, the late Sandy Sanders and others thought it would be a great idea for the island to have a holistic healing center. The Healing Arts Center took shape, renting part of the historic house on North Beach Road in Eastsound. The first Healing Arts fair, a fundraiser showcasing the talents of various practitioners, took place in 1988. The Spring Healing Arts Fair is on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. This fundraiser, offered twice a year, lets clients try out the practitioners’ services at greatly discounted rates. Many styles of massage and bodywork as well as acupuncture are offered, and there may be a few surprise guest practitioners. Several sessions such as Thai massage are offered on a coupon basis for those who are busy on the weekend of the fair. Call the Healing Arts Center at 376-4002 or stop by 453 North Beach Road between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday to reserve an appointment. The center has for years owned and occupied the entire building and is organized as a nonprofit dedicated to offering alternative modalities for health and well-being to the community. Practitioners donate their time to the biannual fairs, with the funding supporting the nonprofit and dedicated to the building. More info on the center’s history can be found at orcashealingarts.org.
Spring tune-up at Buck Park The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District will present its first ever spring tune-up event at Buck Park. The “Spring Wheelie Dealie” on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature all things wheeled. They are hosting a skate park clean up, a bicycle tune up, helmet fitting, bicycle swap meet, music, and pinwheel treats to eat
and make. Staff of Wildlife Cycles will be volunteering their time to show riders what they need to do to get their bikes in shape for summer riding. Filling the void left by the Exchange, this year they will have a bicycle swap meet. Bring outgrown bicycles to trade up to one just your size. They will also offer helmet fitting for both bikers and boarders.
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watching stars like Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe and more, dancing to the music from the movies that made them famous. “CineMagic” features dances such as the elegant American foxtrot to Gene Kelly’s “Singing in the Rain,” the intense Spanish Paso Doble to the music from “The Legend of Zorro,” the majestic Austrian Waltz to the timeless “Moon River” and much more. This 90-minute performance has both majestic and scintillating choreography performed by some of the top ballroom dancers in the world. Tickets for “CineMagic” are $25, $19 Orcas Center members, $13 students, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office.
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Orcas Park and Rec needs volunteers to help with getting the skate park back in shape for the spring/summer season by clearing out some of the blackberries and patching concrete cracks. They need helping hands, brooms, and concrete patching skills to fix up the park. To liven up the festivities there will be music, nice spring weather and pinwheel treats. Volunteer crafters will be on hand to show how to make “Wheelie Dealie Pinwheels” for the summer garden. Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is currently leasing Buck Park from the school district. The districts are working to transfer full ownership of the park to Orcas Park and Rec by the end of the school year. If interested in volunteering at the event, contact Orcas Park and Rec by emailing marciaw@oiprd. org.
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Unitarian Universalist ‘Washington Business services move to Benson Hall Week’ program for students The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its first service at its new location, Emmanuel Church in Eastsound on Sunday, April 14, at 11:30 a.m. For April 14, the group will hold its annual poetry service, and people are invited to bring a favorite poem to share. Orcas poet JoEllen Moldoff will join the service and has invited members of her poetry class to come as well. The new location will offer easier access (no steps) and space for child care. When you enter the church gate, turn right and go up the ramp. The service will be held in Benson Hall, to the right as you enter the building. Carpooling is recommended because of limited parking space around the church. If you need child care, contact Susan McBain at 376-3497.
Washington Business Week Programs are held in the summer for a full week on college campuses around the state. The programs teach high school students about the business world. Business Week’s experiential learning model engages and advances leadership, communication and teamwork skills. There are also special pathway programs are available in health care, energy, manufacturing and agriculture.
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WEDS., APRIL 10 OPALCO BROADBAND UPDATE:
OPALCO staff will give an update on the broadband project and answer questions, Emmanuel Parish Hall, 6 p.m., hosted by the Orcas Island Council of Churches, light dinner provided.
THURS., APRIL 11 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:
Community Church Fireside Room, 5 p.m. This is a monthly no cost, confidential support group. Call Bodgan or Carol at 376-4198 for more information. FREE VEGGIE POTLUCK AND MOVIE NIGHT: Orcas Christian High
School, 6 p.m. All ages are invited to bring a favorite veggie potluck dish with its recipe. While eating, enjoy films, presentations, and and participating in group discussions about plantbased whole foods.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12 DEER HARBOR POTLUCK: Deer Harbor Community Club, 6:30 p.m., bring a dish to share, place setting, and beverage.
SAT., APRIL 13 OLGA POTLUCK: Social hour
at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6:30
p.m. Bring something to share and a place setting. BOOK SIGNING: Seattle teacher and author Mark Holtzen will be available to sign and discuss his children’s book “The Pig War,” in Darvill’s Bookstore, 2 p.m. “The Pig War” is the story of a boy named Kell who goes to spend the summer on the remote Mobray Island with his curmudgeonly grandfather. Although he thinks his time is going to be a boring bust, he and his sister are quickly drawn into events from the island’s past – The Pig War of 1859. JP AND THE OK RHYTHM BOYS:
Agave Restaurant, 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
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Grafting with James Most, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. , 890 Channel Road, Deer Harbor. The morning session is from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be a break for a potluck lunch from 1 - 2 p.m. The afternoon session is from 2 - 4:30 p.m. To register email foodmasters.orcas@gmail. com.
WEDS., APRIL 17 GARDEN CLUB: 10 a.m., Orcas
Center, Madrona Room. Speaker Robert Zimmerman on rhododendrons in Tibet and the Northwest. Read more on page 14.
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.
WEDS. – ONGOING PARKS AND REC ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7:30 to 9:30
p.m. in the “old gym” at the Orcas Public School. $2 to drop-in or register at www. oiprd.org, 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.
THURS. – ONGOING
AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Ally, Eastsound. 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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In the past, Orcas students have participated in the program held at Western Washington University. This year the program is from June 23 to 29. Students and volunteer business leaders are immersed in discussions, role-playing exercises, lectures and computer-based business simulation. They work in groups that present a realistic picture of the business world. For more info, visit www.wbw.org.
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Rhododendrons in Tibet Monthly ‘Historical Matinee’ with Katie Jensen Robert Zimmerman grows different species of rhododendrons at his nursery Chimacum Woods on the Olympic Peninsula. Some 300 species populate the collection in his garden, providing a reliable source of seed and cuttings. His plant hunting trips are equal parts botanical, cultural, political and spiritual. This program on Tibet is no exception. It presents a one month trip in
1997 capturing a culture on the brink of change. Zimmerman will be bringing rhododendrons to sell at the April Garden Club meeting on April 17 at the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. He fell in love with rhododendrons over 30 years ago. A “species” rhododendron is a nonhybridized plant, which en masse form a stable population in the wild without
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human intervention. Rhododendron habitats in the wild, particularly in China, are under constant threat from humans. Some are chopped down for firewood. Others fall under the road-builder’s heavy equipment or the farmers’ need to clear land for crop production. Except for a handful of dedicated botanists few seem to care about their future. Zimmerman has traveled with botanists, three times to China, once to Tibet. “Given the constant threat to rhododendron habitats in China, it may well be that we in the west will be able one day to return offspring of these plants to China in future generations, when there is greater appreciation for the diversity of Mother Nature in China,” say organizers. “Raising species rhodies is an investment in the future.” For more information, see www.orcasislandgardenclub.org. Professsional Design Services www.bentrogdonarchitects.com 206.343.9907
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Orcas Island Historical Museum presents Katie Jensen, long-time Orcas resident and previous owner of the Outlook Inn at its next Historical Matinee on Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Jensen will talk about her life, travels and experience running one of the island’s oldest hotels. Admission is free; donations are gladly accepted. Next up: Orcas kids will present their unique research into the historical lime kiln towns of Ocean and Dolphin Bay on Sunday, May 19. contributed photo
Right: Katie Jensen is a long-time resident.
Community briefs JP and the OK Rhythm Boys return to Agave
Mexican food and fine fiddling come together again, as JP and the OK Rhythm Boys return to Agave restaurant in Eastsound on Saturday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Fiddler JP will be ably assisted by Gordon and Anita on guitar and bass (plus occasional ukulele, mandolin, banjo, and, of course, musical saw) They’ll be throwing a few vocals into the mix as well. There will be plenty of swing, a few hoe-downs, waltzes, polkas, maybe even a rocker or two.
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field trip, Saturday, April 20 at Lopez Ferry Landing 7:30 a.m. or Watmough Bight parking lot 8 a.m. This field trip will feature the new San Juan Islands National Monument lands on southeast Lopez. Join car pools at the ferry landing and proceed to Watmough Bight parking lot by 8 a.m. Look for falcons, eagles, migrating shorebirds, arriving songbirds. After visits to National Monument lands at Watmough and Chadwick, the trip will work its way north as time permits. Birding over by noon. Everyone welcome. Meet at Lopez Center at 3 p.m. for the Earth Day and Procession of the Species celebration. Non-Lopez birders should make car pool arrangements ahead of time. Email to: myhr@ rockisland.com for car pool contacts on Lopez.
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The Orcas Veggie Club has been learning the crucial science surrounding the importance of eating more plant-based whole foods. Therefore, on the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m., starting this Thursday, April 11, the club
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Tax Parcel Number, Applicant/Agent Name Date of Date Other Existing SEPAThreshold End Date Project Hearing Hearing Hearing Project and Address Application Complete Required Environmental Determinat-tion for SEPA Comments Body Place Date Location, and Island Permits* Documents Comments End Date Olerin business park, KW San Juan Island LLC c/o Grading for 351049101005 & PSEPA0FSI Architects, 625 Fisher construction of 3/28/13 3/28/13 building DNS 4/24/13 4/24/13 13-0001 007, Lots E and G, Lane, Burlington, WA 98233 building and parking San Juan Island Env. Checklist; 252241002, 003, Islander Diller Associates TTEE c/o 5/24/12 W/draw 7/4/12 004, 008 & 010, 130 SWMP; Seawater PSJ000Lopez Islander Bank 6/12/13 Francine Shaw, PO Box 2112, Modified DNS; issue 4/24/13 5/8/13 HEX 4/2/13 Normandy Lane, NPDES; Intrusion Assess 12-0003 Resort expansion Annex Friday Harbor, WA 98250 3/26/13 MDNS Lopez Island Pumptest Anal. 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. environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a in the public hearing or desires a copy of the A 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. (Suggested End Date)
NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ766085 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, APRIL 10, 2013
TS No.: WA-09-275643-SH APN No.: 352650008 Title Order No.: 090291761-WA-GNO Grantor(s): MARK E NORMAN Grantee(s): WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2004 0512054 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 5/10/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 350 Court Street #7, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, to-wit: EXHIBIT ‘A’ That portion of Lot B as shown on the Re-Plat of PUGET SOUND PLAYGROUNDS, as recorded at Volume 1 of Plats, page 92, records of San Juan County, Washington lying Westerly and Southerly of the following described line: Commencing at a wood stake found marking the Northeast corner of Lot 7 of said REPLAT OF PUGET SOUND PLAYGROUNDS, (from which point a wood stake found marking the Southeast corner of said Lot 7 bears South 21°32’24” East, 332.38 feet); THENCE along the North line of said Lot 7 North 89°52’24” West, 99.79 feet to a concrete monument found marking the Northwest corner of said Lot 7 ( said point also being a point on the South line of said Lot B) and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of said line; THENCE North 36°01’46” West, 103.81 feet; THENCE North 62°54’50” West, 45.19 feet; THENCE South 52°00’36” West, 5.62 feet, more or less, to the west
link of said Lot B and the point of termination of said line; AND that portion of Lot 6D and of Lot 7 as shown on the RE-PLAT OF PUGET SOUND PLAYGROUNDS as recorded at Volume 1 of Plats, page 92, records of San Juan County, Washington, lying Southwest of the following described line: Commencing at a wood stake found marking the Northeast corner of Lot 7 of said Re-Plat of PUGET SOUNDS PLAYGROUNDS, (from which point a wood stake found marking the Southeast corner of said LOT 7 bears South 21°32’24” East, 332.38 feet); THENCE along the North line of said Lot 7 North 89º52’24” West, 99.79 feet to a concrete monument found marking the Northwest corner of said Lot 7 and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of said line; THENCE South 66°36’25” East, 93.10 feet; THENCE North 89°05’50” East, 154.79 feet; THENCE South 44°48’08” East, 134.05 feet to a point marked by a brass coin on the bank above the beach; thence continuing South 44°48’08” East, 20 feet, more or less, to the easterly outer boundary of said lot and the point the termination of said line; Also, Lot 8, of said REPLAT OF PUGET SOUND PLAYGROUNDS, EXCEPT that portion of Lot 8 lying South and West of the following described line: Commencing at a concrete monument found marking the Northeast corner of said Lot 8 (the same being the Northeast corner of Lot 7 of said Replat); THENCE along the northerly boundary of said Lot 8 South 89°46’00” West, 100.33 feet (West 100 feet per Replat) to the Northerly corner common to Lots 8 & 9 of said Replat of Puget Sound Playgrounds, said point being found marked by a one inch iron pipe as shown of record; THENCE along common boundary of said Lots 8 & 9 South 0°19’17” East, 141.56 feet to a
point from which a one inch iron pipe shown of record as marking the common boundary of said Lots 8 & 9 bears South 0°19’07” East, 124.62 feet, said point being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of said line; THENCE leaving said common boundary said line running South 28°33’25” East, 178.49 feet to a point marked by a 5/8 inch rebar on the bank above the beach; THENCE continuing South 28°33’25” East, 17 feet, more or less, to a point on the Southerly outer boundary of said Lot 8 and the point of termination of said line; ALSO that portion of vacated road adjoining Lots 8 and B described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of Lot 9, as shown on that certain REPLAT OF PUGET SOUND PLAYGROUND recorded in Volume 1 of Plats at page 92, records of said county, from which the Northwest corner bears South 89º56’37” West, 3.87 feet; THENCE along the North line of said Lot 9 North 89º56’37” East, 97.16 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 9, also being the Northwest corner of Lot 8 of said plat; THENCE along the North line of said Lot 8 North 89°46’00” East, 2.50 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE continuing North 89º46’00” East, 39.62 feet to the most Southerly Southwest corner of Lot B of said plat; THENCE along the Westerly line of said Lot B, North 00°07’36” East, 40.00 feet; THENCE continuing along the Westerly boundary of Lot B, North 37°59’24” West, 87.00 feet to the Southerly margin of the County Road; THENCE along said margin South 00°07’36” West, 7.64 feet; THENCE South 40°17’36” West, 44.47 feet; THENCE leaving said margin, South 55°38’35” East, 51.73 feet; THENCE South 00°07’56” West, 34.97 feet to said POINT OF BEGINNING. More commonly known as: 571 GOLF
COURSE RD , FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/4/2004, recorded 5/12/2004, under 2004 0512054 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from MARK E NORMAN , A MARRIED INDIVIDUAL, as Grantor(s), to CHICAGO TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $448,761.23 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $1,605,381.31, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 1/1/2009, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 5/10/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 4/29/2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 4/29/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.
Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 4/29/2013 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME MARK E NORMAN , A MARRIED INDIVIDUAL ADDRESS 571 GOLF COURSE RD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail on 4/23/2009, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCU-
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PANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR
OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the
Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: JAN 07 2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Michael Dowell, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O
Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-09-275643-SH P1008029 4/10, 05/01/2013 LEGAL NO. S467164 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. April 10, May 1, 2013.
#7, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of San Juan, State of Washington, to wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, OF W.M. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EAST 330 FEET, AS MEASURED WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4 AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WEST 330 FEET, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE WEST LINE, OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4. TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, OVER, UNDER AND ALONG A 40 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND AS CONVEYED AND DESCRIBED IN ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT, RECORDED MARCH 21, 1988 IN VOLUME 204 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 32, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 88150355, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH A NON EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, OVER, UNDER AND ALONG THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND BEING 40 FEET IN WIDTH AND LYING 20 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF CENTERLINE AS DESCRIBED WITHIN EXHIBIT C OF AND AS CONVEYED BY ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT, RECORDED OCTOBER 20, 2005, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2005 1020021, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PACEL 2: THE WEST 330 FEET AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE WEST LINE OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, OF W.M. TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS END UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, OVER, UNDER AND ALONG A 40 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF LAND AS CONVEYED AND DESCRIBED IN ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT, RECORDED MARCH 21, 1988 IN VOLUME 204 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 32, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 88150355, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH A NON EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES, OVER, UNDER AND ALONG THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND BEING 40 FEET IN WIDTH AND LYING 20 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF CENTERLINE AS DESCRIBED WITHIN EXHIBIT C OF AND AS CONVEYED BY ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT, RECORDED OCTOBER 20, 2005, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2005 1020021, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 1185 & 1264 DEEP MEADOW LANE , ORCAS, WA 98031 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/8/2006 recorded 02/10/2006, under 2006 0210011 records of San Juan County, Washington, from TIMOTHY JOLLEY , A SINGLE PERSON, as Grantor(s), to SAN JUAN COUNTY TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA,, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Bank of America, National Association. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $126,551.28 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $787,500.00, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 8/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 5/10/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 4/29/2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 4/29/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 4/29/2013 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and ad-
vances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME TIMOTHY JOLLEY , A SINGLE PERSON ADDRESS 1185 & 1264 DEEP MEADOW LANE , ORCAS, WA 98031 by both first class and certified mail on 8/9/2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS- The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your
house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National web site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 1/7/2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Michael Dowell, Assistant SecretaIy Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-11-453745-SH P1013140 4/10, 05/01/2013 LEGAL NO. S468814 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. April 10, May 1, 2013
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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. SJ466168 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2013. Orcas Island School District #137 Notice to Apply The Orcas Island School District, in compliance with RCW 28A.335.190 (bid law) is updating their Small Works Roster of qualified contractors for 2013. Each year, a state or local government agency shall solicit contractors to update their Small Works Roster and shall utilize contractors from this roster for small works projects. If you are a licensed contractor who would like to contract for future projects with the Orcas Island School District applications are available from the district website: orcasislandschools.org, the district office, or contact Cathy Ferran cferran@orcas.k12.wa.us 360-376-1510. We encourage all licensed contractors to contact the school district to provide the needed information to be placed on Orcas Island School District’s Small Works Roster. LEGAL NO. S470993 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. April 10, 2013. TS No.: WA-11-453745-SH APN No.: 273133001000, 273133003000, 273133004000 273133003000 273133004000 Title Order No.: 110316354-WA-GNO Grantor(s): TIMOTHY JOLLEY Grantee(s): WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2006 0210011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant To The Revised Code Of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 5/10/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 350 Court Street
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