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Dahl survives Boston bombs
County codes get makeover
April showers lose power
by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter
by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
Dennis Dahl was just half a mile away from the finish line when he was stopped. He and other runners stood still as they heard there had been an explosion. “We thought maybe it was an accidental gas explosion,” he recalled. “Not a bombing.” Dahl was one of many who witnessed a day of human triumph turn to a day of fear and chaos. Three people were killed and more than 100 were injured in the Boston Marathon on April 15. “I don’t even know who won the Boston Marathon,” said Dahl. “It was supposed to be a big celebration. People had to work really hard to qualify. Especially for those of us doing it the first time … it’s exciting to cross the finish line and that was taken away from 27,000 people.” But he said not finishing the race pales in comparison to the violence of that day. “I’m pissed,” he said. “It was absolutely senseless.” Dahl had qualified for the race in the fall by completing the Coeur d’Alene marathon in just about four hours. He told the Sounder in November that, “Really, it’s a big deal. I’ve always been excited to have a chance to do it.” Luckily he and his wife Bonnie, who went to cheer him on, were not injured by the explosions. But he was separated from Bonnie for nearly an hour. He described that time as “being in panic” until they were reunited.
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It’s been a rainy past few weeks in the San Juans. Weather experts are calling for sunshine and warmer temps this week with a high of 56 degrees on Thursday. But beware: showers are expected on Saturday.
Orcas Fire opts out of ‘shared’ marine emergency vessel by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
Orcas Fire is battening down its hatches – at least when it comes to extra expenditures. After seeking community input at town hall meetings, fire commission sessions and 16 strategic planning conferences, the commissioners voted to not be partners with the Sheriff ’s Office for a new emergency vessel. “Fiscal accountability” was the primary reason for opting out of the Marine Operations User’s Group. “We diligently compared the potential financial impacts to our taxpayers with the prospective benefits of the new program,” said Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien. “Community input was also a significant driver, as well as the recent improved availability of federal marine resources.” In November, the Sheriff ’s Office was awarded a Federal Port Security Grant of up to $785,000 to acquire an emergency response boat for fire agencies and emergency medical services as well as law enforcement. The grant requires a local match that can be satisfied by staff time and other planned expenditures that should not increase costs to local taxpayers. MOUG includes all the public safety organizations in San Juan County and is tasked with overseeing the marine operations program. As a financial participant, OIFR would have been responsible for
approximately $25,000 per year in maintenance and operational costs for the program. Sheriff Rob Nou was hopeful that the vessel would serve as a marine ambulance for medical response in weather conditions that make evacuation by air impossible. It would also be outfitted for marine rescue and dive response, equipped to fight marine, marina and waterfront fires, and be an all-weather patrol boat for law enforcement and emergency response tasks necessary in San Juan County. The grant requires that the vessel is built by August 2014, so Nou says time is of the essence to hear back from the other departments. “Obviously, I am disappointed in Orcas Fire’s decision,” Nou said. “I am not sure what impact it will have. With a smaller pool of contributions, we may have to scale the project back. But at this point, that is unknown. It’s very much still a work in progress. We’re not dead in the water yet ... This is an incredible opportunity for all of us – to have this asset available in-county. It’s not going to do anyone any good to have this vessel that no one can afford to use.” Lopez Fire Chief Jim Ghiglione says the department is unsure at what level it will participate in MOUG. “It’s really a financial issue,” Ghiglione said. “We know that for Lopez we can’t rely on the
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Seven years after the county council decided San Juan County's Code Enforcement Ordinance needed streamlining, the planning commission presented a new draft enforcement ordinance applicable to the Unified Development Code on April 8. The council decided to move forward with the draft, scheduling a “Second Touch” hearing on April 23, and a Public Hearing and possible final passage for May 7, the final scheduled meeting of the six-person council. The regulations carry out enforcement and appeals procedures, and penalties, for laws contained in the county’s Unified Development Code, which includes county laws on land development, remodeling, shore-
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Benefit dinner for food bank Bishop Craig Anderson to
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Mykal Keyes’ senior project is a fundraiser for the food bank.
Orcas High School senior Mykal Keyes is holding a benefit dinner for the food bank as her senior project. The menu will be enchiladas and people have a choice between chicken or bean, Spanish rice, coleslaw, and lemonade or water. The dinner is on Thursday, May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Keyes will be selling tickets at Island Market on April 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. and May 5 from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for adults. You can also buy them by emailing mykal.keyes@gmail.com.
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Islander battling cancer Helen Hale, long-time resident to the islands and familiar face at the Healing Arts Center, has entered a deteriorating stage in her long fight with cancer. Donations are being accepted to help with medical and general bills, say her friends and family. Donations can be given
at Islander’s Bank. Helen is not able to answer the door or talk on the phone at this time. Feel free to leave messages of love and support at the Healing Arts Center at 376-3492 or contact Debbie Strange at aldeb@centurylink.net for updates.
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Bishop Craig Anderson with his wife Liz. After almost six years as part-time Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, Bishop Craig Anderson announced his retirement effective May 1. “It’s been a wonderful six years and I leave knowing that the congregation will be moving from strength
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to strength as it anticipates new opportunities for ministry here on the Island and the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia,” Anderson said. He went on to note that “thanks to the hard work and shared leadership of the parish family,” the congregation has grown in its outreach to the community
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as evidenced by the labyrinth, special movie nights, the Dinner Kitchen, Brown Bag Summer Concerts, and hosting a variety of notfor-profit organizations on Orcas, as well as financial grants and contributions to various organizations that work for the common good. In tithing over 10 percent of its annual member contributions, the church supports ministry to the elderly, education for children and support of environmental causes. In addition, the congregation has grown significantly in terms of new members, financial support and parish programs. Although retiring for the third time, Bishop Anderson will be continuing his ministry as an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Olympia. “I look forward to getting to know and visit churches in western Washington and helping with various Diocesan programs,” he said. In his retirement, he will stay involved with the Orcas Island Community Foundation as a member of the board, as well as devoting more time to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City, supporting environmental programs, such as Friends of the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge in western Minnesota, and working with the USDA and National Fish and Wildlife Service on sustainable farming projects and restoring prairie habitat on his farm in Minnesota. The Reverends Kate Kinney and Wray MacKay, recently retired priests of the Diocese of Olympia and residents of Orcas since last summer, will be serving as Interim Co-Rectors while Emmanuel Parish works with the Diocese to find a new rector for the church.
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COACH DAHL FROM 1 But it also revealed the goodness in humanity that day – a woman invited him into her home and he was given a blanket and food as they attempted to contact his wife by phone. “It was just one of the many acts of kindness I saw that day,” said Dahl. “People were really amazing.” Dahl, a 65-year-old retired football coach and physical education teacher known for his positive attitude and can-do spirit, estiContributed photo
Left: Dennis Dahl during the Coeur d’Alene marathon in Idaho this past May.
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mates that he has finished four or five marathons. Last year he ran the 100mile Ultra-Trail du MontBlanc in Europe and before that he ran in the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with his son and daughter. He started training yesterday for his next race. He plans on completing the North Olympic Marathon on June 2. Before the Boston Marathon, he told the Sounder that he doesn’t “plan to slow down – life is too fragile.” Now these are words that ring all too true with an eerie resonance for a day that few will be able to forget.
Tideland creosote removal project starts Friends of the San Juans is partnering with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to remove unnecessary toxic creosote-treated pilings and old structures from tidelands in San Juan County at no cost to interested landowners. The goal of the project is to improve water quality and overall ecosystem health for salmon and salmon prey. Creosote-treated wood was commonly used in marine structures throughout the Salish Sea for more than a century during a period of rapid development and industrial expansion. Like other chemical compounds that were innovations in their time, creosote was broadly used without knowledge of its long-term consequences. It is now known that creosote contains more than 50 carcinogens and is toxic to marine fish and other wildlife. “Research has shown that herring eggs exposed to creosote have a high mortality rate,” said Tina Whitman, Friends’ science director. “Chemicals found in creosote also affect juvenile salmon that migrate through contaminated estuaries by reducing their growth and altering immune function. These chemicals also affect other species, such as herring, that are important food for salmon, Orca and birds.” DNR has been partnering with local groups, governments, and private property owners to remove treated
wood located on public and private property throughout the Salish Sea since 2004. “We look forward to collaborating with Friends and San Juan County citizens to restore and protect beaches and tidelands from the continuing negative effects of creosote treated wood in the marine environment,” said Lisa Kaufman, DNR restoration manager. Friends and DNR are currently seeking property owners who have in-water creosote-treated pilings they are interested removing. This program is voluntary and free to property owners. To participate, contact Tina Whitman at 378-2319 or Lisa Kaufman at 360-854-2808. The focus of this project is the removal of unwanted in-water piles and structures. However, Friends and DNR are also interested in hearing about beach sites with large accumulations of creosote-treated debris that wash up on shore. This material may eligible for removal through DNR’s Puget SoundCorps Program. Friends received funding from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board to coordinate the local effort in San Juan County. This is part of the state-wide DNR Creosote Removal Program in which more than 13,400 tons of piles, 231,000 square feet of overwater structures and 2,700 tons of toxic beach debris have been removed from the Salish Sea to date.
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Editorial
Orcas Fire Department made the right call
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he Orcas Fire commissioners had to make a tough decision, but we think it was the right one. While we admire Sheriff Rob Nou’s enthusiasm for a top of the line emergency response vessel, it does require considerable financial support from our local fire districts. Construction of the boat would be paid for with grant money, but a revenue source for ongoing maintenance and usage is required. Emergency providers are currently charged $1,000 by the Sheriff for each marine EMS transport. With the purchase of a new vessel, the bill for transport is set to be $6,500 per transport for agencies that are not financial partners in the endeavor. If OIFR was to be a partner, the cost is around $25,000 per year. In 2012, OIFR used the Sheriff’s boat four times; in 2011, that number was three. Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien and the board of commissioners looked at their current transportation services and made the decision that they were adequate. They also took into account community feedback. The department has off-island transport to hospitals through: Airlift Northwest, Island Air Ambulance, Sheriff’s Vessel “The Guardian,” Washington State Ferries, U.S. Navy Rescue Helicopter, U.S. Coast Guard safe boats and helicopter, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol safe boats and helicopter and private vessels. We like the idea of a fully equipped, shared marine vessel. But given the many options that Orcas Fire has at its disposal, we understand their decision. We hope the boat project comes to fruition and that the departments can use it on a need-by-need basis.
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Response to OPAL letter We are writing in response to the recent letter from Spirit Eagle regarding renovations at Lavender Hollow. Over the past year, OPAL Community Land Trust’s staff members and trustees have taken Spirit Eagle’s complaints to heart and conscientiously investigated each circumstance as it arose. Neither we, nor government officials, who conducted site visits, found cause for concern. We regret that our efforts have not eased Spirit Eagle’s distress. Jeanne Beck OPAL Project Manager Allen Smith Board President
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The Port of Orcas will spend over $80,000 to sue their neighbors over an issue that was resolved by a joint committee but not accepted by the Port and the FAA. Fact: this is a property rights issue that does not involve the FAA. The neighboring property owners, who have deeded access rights to use the “airstrip” (not other Port Property), requested a joint committee meeting after the port wrote
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a tariff demanding the property owners pay a fee based on the tie down fee (the amount charged to aircraft owners that rent a Port tie down space for their aircraft). The property owners objected because the fee did not reflect the language of their deeds. The owners understood that a fee could be charged for access and use and were willing to do so, but only “as charged to all others for like use of the airstrip” as stated in the deed. All commercial aircraft that use the Orcas Airport and airports throughout the world pay landing fees. The property owners offered to pay three times the amount the commercial carriers were paying but the FAA refused. Note: it was not necessary for the port to ask the FAA. The port initially filed a Declaratory Relief with the court. The judge ruled against the Port using a tie down fee basis but did not suggest an alternative basis. The Port has continued their attempt to charge the property owners a fee that does not reflect the language of the deed. As a result, there will now be a full trial to resolve the issue. No matter what the outcome, at best it will take over 100 years for the port to recover the money they have wasted on a frivolous lawsuit against their friends and neighbors – all because
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they couldn’t make a decision about something they were legally entitled to make. So there are your tax dollars at work. If you believe that deeded rights should be honored and the port should not foolishly spend your tax dollars, call one of the port commissioners for an accounting and an explanation. Bob Waunch Mike Parnell The landowners’ representatives
United Way cares for seniors and disabled United Way of San Juan County has been helping local agencies meet vital needs since 1995. One priority is to assist systems that increase physical and mental health and well-being. For this same purpose, the Senior Center Advisory Committee is committed to reaching out to our seniors and disabled persons. One of the ways it does this is with its program Hearts and Hands. United Way’s steadfast support of this program enables recruitment and training of volunteers who then are paired with someone in need. Our goal is to help our elderly and disabled community members maintain independence and quality of life. When tasks such as household chores, shopping,
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LETTERS FROM 4 running errands and getting to town become too difficult to manage, what a difference weekly assistance can make in day to day living. Sometimes volunteers simply visit with their recipient and the friendship developed nurtures both volunteer and recipient. This service can be a critical factor in allowing those we help to continue to live in their own home. Last year our volunteers gave more than 1,500 hours of service. If you know of someone who is lonely and/or in need of assistance, or if you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer, please contact Hearts and Hands at 3767723. We thank United Way for being champions for our elderly and disabled persons in need. Betsy Louton Hearts and Hands Volunteer Coordinator
Support Healing Arts Fair and Helen Hale On behalf of the Healing Arts Center, I’d like to invite the community to take part in the Spring Health Fair, April 27 and 28. Twice a year the practitioners donate their services to the center, and the center in turn offers those sessions at discounted rates: $45/hour and $25/half hour. There are also a variety of appointments offered outside of the fair weekend if you can’t make it. This is a very popular event in the community, allowing people new and old to the center to try a variety of modalities and styles of massage, acupuncture, counseling, and energy work. It’s a very healthy and dynamic way to nourish yourself, while supporting the mission of the nonprofit Healing Arts Center. This weekend’s fair is a milestone for many reasons. This year the Healing Arts Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Since we’ve offered fairs twice a year since 1988, it’s likely that we’ve offered 50 of these health fairs to date (so many we’ve basically lost count). In addition to our biannual fairs, the Healing Arts Center gives back to the community by donating services to many organizations such as the Montessori and Salmonberry schools, OPAL Community Landtrust, FEAST, and the Funhouse, just to name a few. The Healing Arts Center also has donated
or offered discounted rates to individuals struggling through illness and hard financial times. The 2013 Spring Fair is also a bittersweet marking of time, as Helen Hale will be unable to offer her intuitive readings or volunteer at the desk. Many of you know Helen or would recognize her as the always jovial, smiling receptionist with a Southern accent. She has been a mainstay at the reception desk as well as our treasurer for 15 years. The Healing Arts Center is her home, and its members her family. After a resilient and optimistic battle with cancer for the last few years, her health has rapidly diminished in the last few weeks. Although she is still with us on the earth, she will be sorely missed at this year’s fair. In addition to our nonprofit fundraiser, we will also be collecting funds to help Helen through this very difficult time. Helen holds a special place in her heart for these fairs. It brings her great joy when we have a successful one. Please join us this weekend in support of the Healing Arts Center and of Helen. It’s been our honor to serve for the last 25 years. Christopher Evans Healing Arts Center VicePresident
Byers thanks the Community As I write this, I do not know the outcome of the election for the county council. What I do know is that I am extremely grateful. I am grateful for each of you who has worked on the campaign and who has engaged in this long process of multiple elections. I am grateful to each of you who asked hard questions that provided me with the opportunity to ponder and articulate thoughtful answers. I value the relationship I have developed with Rick Hughes – a man who cares deeply about these islands. Campaigning has strengthened my appreciation for our community and my commitment to this place. Regardless of the election’s outcome, I look forward to working with others to help craft a healthy and vibrant future for our island home. Lisa Byers Orcas Island
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SHERIFF’S LOG
Sheriff’s Department responded to these calls:
March 10: A San Juan Island man was arrested for DUI after crashing into a mailbox on Bailer Hill Road. The 40-year-old, who was taken into custody at about 7 p.m., struck a mailbox in the 1800 block of Bailer Hill and came to a halt following a failed attempt to steer his SUV back onto the roadway – a 60-yard struggle – after it drifted into a ditch. March 26: A Friday Harbor man is the prime suspect in a case of vandalism of a pair of pop machines. Footage from a surveillance camera at a Carter Avenue gas station reportedly shows the 36-year-old damaging a pop machine there; a pop machine outside a rental shop about a block away sustained $500 damage the same night. March 29: An Orcas Island man was arrested for DUI following an ill-fated encounter with a fence on Bartel Road. The 40-yearold, who was taken into custody shortly before 10 p.m., reportedly drifted off the roadway and crashed his pickup into the fence. He was also ticketed for driving without insurance. March 30: Lopez Island school officials were in no laughing mood after someone scattered six dozen Easter eggs inside, including in a fish tank, in an apparent April Fool’s Day prank, and trespassing complaint. Several eggs had “No Bond” written on them, an apparent political statement about the school construction bond election; authorities found no sign of forced entry. March 31: A dachshund could end up designated as a “dangerous dog” after it darted out of its Friday Harbor home and bit a 7-year-old girl on the back and arm as she fled from the front door of a neighbor’s apartment. The girl, accompanied by a friend, was selling Girl Scout cookies at the time of the attack. The incident and whether the dog should be listed as dangerous are reportedly under review.
• A San Juan Island man faces charges of theft following an alleged case of shoplifting at a Friday Harbor grocery store. The 65-year-old, who was taken into custody at about 7 p.m., strolled out a back door with a bag of merchandise, some of which he allegedly did not pay for. He reportedly admitted to shoplifting at the store several times before. • A Friday Harbor man was arrested for DUI following a series of late-night traffic infractions on the streets of Friday Harbor. The 49-yearold, who was taken into custody at about 11:30 p.m., reportedly crossed a center line moments before making a left turn, and then failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign a moment later, for which he was ticketed. April 5: An Orcas Island man faces charges of trespassing after a woman decided she’d heard enough pounding on her front door. The 34-year-old was found on foot not far from the woman’s Deer Harbor home and taken into custody shortly after 10 a.m. He reportedly yelled and banged on the door on two separate occasions that morning, and had done so several weeks earlier, ignoring the woman’s demands to leave, and that he had no reason to be there. • Authorities intervened after a Lopez Island woman threatened to shut off the water to a rental home on her Aleck Bay Road property. The couple living there, who struck a deal with the co-owner of the property, the woman’s brother, have reportedly failed to pay rent for months. April 6: A late-night noise complaint and failure to appear in court on a two-year-old charge of driving with a suspended license prompted the arrest of an Orcas Island man. The 34-year-old was taken into custody at his Mountain View Lane home at about 1:30 a.m. He was released pending a date in court after
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Page 5 paying $200 bail. April 8: A Friday Harbor man was banished from the airport for a day following a confrontation with a pilot whose plane he had just boarded, as well as for an ensuing tirade in the terminal after being kicked off the aircraft. A heated quarrel erupted after the 32-yearold questioned the aviator’s skills; he then reportedly challenged, threatened and abused airport staff in the argument’s aftermath. • A Friday Harbor man was arrested for DUI and for furnishing alcohol to a minor following a failed attempt to elude an officer in pursuit. The 27-year-old was pulled over and taken into custody near the intersection of Harbor Street and Tucker Avenue at about midnight. His passenger, a 19-year-old man, was arrested for being
a minor in possession of alcohol as well. April 10: A golf cart disappeared from outside a Friday Harbor home in an apparent case of theft. The homeowner suspect those responsible must have pushed the cart form the driveway of his Dougherty Lane home because he would have heard if the engine had been turned on. The keys were reportedly left in the ignition. April 7: Bags stuffed with deer entrails were discarded on a Lopez woman’s property in an apparent case of illegal dumping. The bags reportedly contained chunks of fur, bones and guts and, according to woman’s 78-year-brother, who notified authorities of discarded carnage, it’s not the first time that bags containing animal entrails have been discarded on the Hughes Bay Road property.
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builders and developers told him and the planning commission that notice of violation procedures were unclear, penalty provisions excessive, and correction and remediation methods unwieldy. All of these problems have been addressed in the proposal, Beliveau said. A $2,300 up-front filing fee for appeals of land use decisions, originally designed to discourage frivolous appeals, has been a particular sore spot for builders and developers. The council is expected to reduce that fee as part of enacting the new code
enforcement law. Prohibiting third parties from intervening directly in appeals was one suggestion approved by the planning commission, but carrying out that suggestion has been left to the rules of procedure of the hearing examiner. The proposed ordinance reduces penalties for violations, and provides for time to cure or correct violations before penalties or additional penalties are imposed. Double penalties are imposed for repeat violations, and triple penalties are imposed for Shoreline Master Program regulation
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Artists celebrate Washington State Parks system This year marks the Centennial Year of The Washington State Parks system. The 100-plus members of “Plein Air Washington,” the state’s largest organized group of plein air artists,
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will be outdoors painting directly from nature, in good, bad and even ugly weather, at most of over 100 Washington State Parks. Besides the fact that most landscape artists love to paint unspoiled areas, PAWA members are working hard this year to elevate awareness of the fragile beauty within our own state parks as well as create public awareness and interaction with the new “Plein Air Painting” movement that has been sweeping across America for the last twenty five years. Millions of digital photo images are taken annually, by visitors to our parks, but none are ever as unique or exciting as an original painting, made through the eyes and hands of an artist experiencing the moment, in natural conditions. This centennial year, PAWA artists are making an effort to share the “gift of original paintings” to Washington state and its
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violations. Stop work orders, emergency orders, liens, suspension or revocation of permits and divisions of land are several areas of concern that are rewritten by the ordinance. The Planning Commission, which has been working on the draft for two years, approved the final version with only one “no” vote on one section of the proposed ordinance. That kind of near-unanimity, after all the contentiousness of the CAO review, should result in final passage by the council on May 7.
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Far left: Iceberg Point on Lopez Island, by Steve Hill. Left: “The Tourist Girlfriend” by Caroline Buchanan.
residents and visitors. In 2013, PAWA will be hosting many live demos and events across the state. The public is invited to see them in action. Visit the PAWA web site to find dates and locales: www.pleinairwashington.com
Buchanan in NW Watercolor Society The Northwest Watercolor Society announced that the painting “The Tourist Girlfriend” by Obstruction Island artist Caroline Buchanan has been accepted for its 73rd Annual International Open Exhibition. The exhibit was selected by watercolor artist and juror Mark Mehaffey. The 73rd Open Exhibition runs from April 15 through May 31 at the Mercer View Gallery, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island. A reception and awards ceremony will be held on April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Seattle-based Northwest Watercolor Society Open Exhibition is open to any water media artists world-wide whose paintings are selected. The current exhibit of 64 paintings includes 14 artists from Washington state and 24 from the states that comprise the Pacific Northwest, and five from other countries besides the U.S. Signature membership is achieved when an artist becomes a signature member of the NWWS when he or she has been accepted in two or more Open Exhibitions. Buchanan has been a signature member since 1981. “The Tourist Girlfriend” was inspired by the girlfriend of a Greek basket merchant, sitting in the sun in Hania, Crete, turning away from writing in her journal. The subject followed its own journey through several interpretations over a number of years. Buchanan has lived on Obstruction Island since 1992. She has taught workshops in far-flung places such as the Greek Islands and Tahiti. She also teaches and shows locally. More info can be found at www. buchananwatercolors.com.
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DVSAS selected for ‘GiveBig’ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands has been selected as one of the benefiting non-profit agencies in the Seattle Foundation’s third annual GiveBig campaign. For one 24-hour period in May every dollar donated to DVSAS through the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBig website will be “stretched” with a percentage matching gift from the foundation’s individual and corporate sponsors. On May 15, when you give your tax-deductible donation online anytime between midnight to midnight, your gift goes directly to the DVSAS account. That donation amount will add to the total that will be matched at the end of the campaign. Log on to www.seattlefoundation.org and enter DVSAS in the search bar on the top right of the page. Once directed to the DVSAS page, click the “Donate Now” button.
Guest column
Are you missing the Exchange? by GeorGe Post & Kim sKarda aNdersoN
Many people who are expressing concerns about the recent fire at the Exchange are now realizing that for the past 30 years, the organization has been a significant public service on Orcas Island. Like the library, the post office, Orcas Center, the senior center, ferry landing, farmers’ market, the Exchange enhanced the social and economic flow of our community. Yes, it was where you could take your unwanted suitcase, bike, clothing, phone, nails, books, windows, furniture and know that someone else would benefit from their usefulness. And yes, if you needed a chair or a heater or some theatrical props or everything to start a household on Orcas, you stood a good chance of finding exactly what you needed for a “what is it worth to you” contribution. In addition, the Exchange diverted thousands of tons of materials away from the landfill and kept hundreds of thousands of our dol-
lars from leaving Orcas for mainland stores. Those dollars, instead, sustained the Exchange and helped many, many other island nonprofit organizations and individuals in need. The Exchange also helped educate a generation of our children about the "Three Rs" through its school presentations, theatrical productions and the experience of just going to the Exchange. Ditto for the thousands of tourists and guests who have taken the Exchange experience home with them. Many are sensing the absence of this social and economic hub that we had all grown used to and which in fact had become an important, essential part of our island’s community structure. It’s hard to imagine any enduring community, especially an island community that does not have some such place to exchange its goods. Orcas Recycling Services, the non-profit that has always operated the Exchange, is now negotiating with the county to assume control of the entire Orcas transfer station site, including garbage and recy-
cling. For the first time the responsibility for handling our waste and its potential resources will be in the hands of Orcas islanders alone. This offers our Island the opportunity and the challenge to devise a waste management program that serves our unique island needs and our community values. ORS has stepped up to this task with the expectation that with the right business model and community support it can respond to and satisfy our needs. As part of developing a new Exchange, ORS is sponsoring a gathering of stories, memories and photos about Exchange experiences. These stories will help inform future plans and will be organized into an historical display at the Orcas Library in August. You are invited to add your Exchange stories to this project. Take your story and comments on how the Exchange has affected you to the library desk or email to kimskarda@yahoo.com. Rebuilding a new Exchange will require the support and cooperation of our entire community. This project is a step toward gathering that support. Often it is necessary to lose something to really appreciate its value. The Exchange, “What’s it worth to you?” Let’s find out. Thanks. George Post lives in Olga and Kim Skarda Anderson lives in Eastsound.
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VESSEL FROM 1 ferry system for transport of patients by boat and transport of firefighting personnel inter-island. We need a cooperative agreement with other agencies, but it’s such a small issue for us – we have 1.6 boat transports per year. So is this a good use of taxpayers’ money?” Ghiglione says the new PeaceHealth Hospital on San Juan is also an option for patients instead of St. Joseph’s in Bellingham. “If the helicopters can’t fly and the Navy or Coast Guard isn’t available, we are more than likely going to take them across the pond over to San Juan,” he said. “Plus, before we go to the boat, we explore every air aspect first. Air is our primary method of transporting patients.” The Lopez Fire board will discuss the matter at its May 13 board meeting. The proposed boat is intended to replace two existing public safety vessels. From the Sheriff ’s Office,
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the 28-foot Boston Whaler patrol boat on Orcas is due to be retired. San Juan Island Fire District 3 also plans to decommission its fireboat “Confidence” when the new boat, with greater fire-fighting capabilities, comes into service. The existing fire boat may be sold to another agency in the Puget Sound, helping to fund the project. Currently, the Sheriff ’s boat “Guardian” serves as a marine ambulance and emergency response vessel. When the new boat comes into service, “Guardian” would move to Orcas, but be available for emergencies throughout the county. Emergency providers are currently charged $1,000 by the Sheriff ’s Office for each marine EMS transport. With the purchase of a new vessel, the bill for transport is set to be $6,500 per transport for agencies that are not financial partners in MOUG. Since 2007, OIFR has used the Sheriff ’s vessel Guardian an average of seven times per year for EMS transports: four in 2012 and three in
2011. This year, it has made two marine EMS transports, one by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and the other by the U.S. Coast Guard. There is currently no fee for marine transport with these federal organizations. “OIFR will always assure that our EMS patients receive the highest level of care,” O’Brien said. “Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will continue to foster collaboration with the Sheriff ’s Department and our neighboring emergency providers. In the remote island setting we live, we can’t operate alone. We will endeavor to seek partnerships and offer assistance to our surrounding neighbors.”
‘Creative Krauts’ class Food Masters present Creative Krauts on Sunday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orcas Grange. This hands-on workshop on the art of lacto-fermentation is led by instructors Ulanah McCoy and Regina Zwilling. Learn the how’s and why’s of this ancient food preservation. Instructors will discuss the history, various methods and health benefits of many types of fermented food including vegetables, grain, dairy and more. Cost is $30 and includes a jar of ginger beets to take home. For questions or to sign-up, contact Learner Limbach at foodmasters@gmail.com.
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Candidate filing week coming up Candidate filing week for the August Primary and November General Elections will run May 13 through May 17. During that week, candidates for 43 open positions in districts throughout the county may submit their filing online, by email or fax, or in person at the San Juan County Elections Office at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Online candidate filing will be available beginning Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m. through Friday, May 17 at 4 p.m. In person, emailed and faxed filings will be accepted Monday, May 13 at 8 a.m. through Friday, May 17 at 4:30 p.m. Mail-in filings will be accepted no earlier than Monday, April 29 and no later than Friday, May 17. If filing by mail, forms
are to be sent to San Juan County Auditor, Elections Office, P.O. Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Candidates filing online can log on to www.sanjuanco. com/elections and navigate to “Candidate Filing Online.” The following are offices open for this election season. Town of Friday Harbor Mayor Town Council Position 3 Town Council Position 4 School Districts San Juan Island School District #149 Director 1 San Juan Island School District #149 Director 2 Orcas Island School District #137 Director 1 Orcas Island School District #137 Director 2 Orcas Island School District #137 Director 3 Lopez Island School
District #144 Director 1 Lopez Island School District #144 Director 2 Lopez Island School District #144 Director 3 Lopez Island School District #144 Director 4 Shaw Island School District #10 Director 1 Shaw Island School District #10 Director 2 Fire Protection Districts Fire Protection District 2 (San Juan) Position 1 Fire Protection District 3 (Orcas) Position1 Fire Protection District 4 (Lopez) Position 1 Fire Protection District 4 (Lopez) Position 3 Fire Protection District 5 (Shaw) Position 1 Port Districts Port of FH District 1 Port of Orcas Position 1 Port of Orcas Position 2 Port of Orcas Position 4
Port of Lopez Position 3 Park and Recreation Districts San Juan Island Park & Rec District Position 2 San Juan Island Park & Rec District Position 3 San Juan Island Park & Rec District Position 5 Orcas Island Park & Rec District Position 2 Orcas Island Park & Rec District Position 4 Orcas Island Park & Rec District Position 5 Cemetery Districts San Juan County Cemetery District #1 (San Juan) Position 1 San Juan County Cemetery District #1 (San Juan) Position 3 San Juan County Cemetery District #2 (Stuart) Position 1 San Juan County Cemetery District #3
SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MANDATORY BOATER SAFETY EDUCATION IS REQUIRED BY LAW Since January 1, 2008 boaters 12 years and over in Washington State have been required to take or have taken a National Association of State Boating Law Administrator (NASBLA) and Washington State approved boating education course to operate any size boat with a motor over 15 horse power. As of January 1, 2013 this requirement applies to persons 50 years of age and younger. If you are in this age group you are required by law to attend an approved class to qualify for your Boater’s Education Card. Upon successful completion of this accredited course you will receive a certificate and application form to send to Washington State Parks along with a $10.00 application fee to receive your lifetime (non-expiring) Boater’s Education Card. “ADVENTURES IN BOATING WASHINGTON” is the NASBLA approved boating course being offered by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit. The approved course covers the general aspects of boating, Washington State law and boating safety. Topics include recommended/ required boating equipment, navigation, boat operations, emergency preparedness, trip planning, the marine environment, personal watercraft, and much more.
Class is approximately 8 hours long. Pre registration is required. Next Class being held on: Saturday May 4, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00pm. The Orcas Island Fire Station • 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA The class is free and includes materials. Contact Deputy Herb Crowe at (360)378-4151 or by email herbc@sanjuanco.com to register. Class size is limited to 20 persons.
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(Orcas) Position 1 Public Hospital District SJC Public Hospital District #1 Position 1 SJC Public Hospital District #1 Position 5 Water and Sewer Districts Cape San Juan Water District Position 1 Cattle Point Water District Position 1
Cattle Point Water District Position 3 Eastsound Sewer & Water District Position 1 Eastsound Sewer & Water District Position 5 Fisherman Bay Sewer District Position 1 Fisherman Bay Sewer District Position 3
CAO in ‘Open Meetings’ lawsuit by Scott RaSmuSSen Journal editor
San Juan County could find itself having to redo a significant portion of its critical areas ordinance if allegations that the council violated the state Open Meetings Act in preparing the recently approved, controversial land-use regulations are determined to be true. Oral arguments began in an Island County courthouse on April 19 with the county's legal team calling first for the case, a lawsuit brought by San Juans’ Citizens Alliance for Property Rights, to be dismissed. “Our contention, in part, is there was no violation of the open meetings act because three people are not a majority or a quorum of the council,” Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord said. A decision on the county's motion for dismissal is expected sometime this week. The county and CAPR agree that as many as three council members joined in when a group known as the CAO/SMP (shoreline master program) implementation committee got together to hash out issues related to the revision of those two land-use regulations over roughly two years’ time. That committee, which was assembled by former county administrator Pete Rose, according to Gaylord, met about 20 times over the course of those 24 months. In addition to the county, defendants named in the lawsuit are former County Council Members Richard Fralick and Lovel Pratt, and Councilwoman Patty Miller. Filed in San Juan County Superior Court in mid-October, the lawsuit was later moved to Island County following a motion by CAPR attorney Dennis Reynolds that disqualified Judge Don Eaton from the case. Rulings will be handed down by Island County Judge Alan Hancock, who, along with Judge Vicki Churchill, presided over superior courts of both Island and San Juan counties up until 2007. The lawsuit contends important policy decisions were discussed at those meetings and that the public – because no public notice was given of them – was not allowed to attend or observe. In addition, it alleges the county failed to follow state law instructing counties how to revise a critical areas ordinance and shoreline master program, and to develop the so-called best available science. The lawsuit Sign up Ad #1 seeks to undo any “action” that was taken related to those meetings.
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American Tug Spring Fling in DH Memorial for Cavalli The Deer Harbor Marina will again host the local American Tug fleet at their annual “Spring Fling” owners event from April 25 through 28. There will be 26 American Tugs at The Deer Harbor Marina, including three different models: American Tug 34, American Tug 39.5 and the American Tug 41. More than 50 people will be in attendance to celebrate the start of the season. The American Tug Owners
Association has three events planned for 2013: the season kick off at the Deer Harbor Marina, a long distance summer cruise to Fitz Hugh Sound on the central B.C. coast, and the annual Rendezvous in Oak Harbor. American Tugs are a locally made expedition yacht, built in La Conner, Wash. Since 2000, Tomco Marine Group has built more than 200 boats with half of them remaining in local waters. The tugs are easy to spot on
the water with their bluff bows and colored hulls. Orcas Islanders Susan and Rex Chadwell, owners of the American Tug 41 “Flexible” moored at the Deer Harbor Marina, are hosting this event. Additional information is available from Steve Scruggs of Tomco Marine Group at 360-466-2961.
Legion to hold scholarship fund drive Each year at this time, the America Legion reaches out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting a contribution of $25 for the continued funding of the organization’s scholarships. They will post an 8” by 10” poster, acknowledging each individual contributor and an 8” by 10” ad for each business contributor that supports graduates. These acknowledgements remain posted for one year and are seen by all who visit the legion throughout the year. There are four scholarships supported by this fund: the Sally Hart Memorial Scholarship (established in 1964), the Mid Flarerty Memorial Scholarship (established in 1981), the Lar Vern Key Memorial Scholarship
(established in 1991), and the American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship (established in 2007). “Thanks to your generosity we have been able to award one to three more scholarships in addition to those mentioned above,” say organizers. “The community has been very supportive of our scholarship fundraising in the past and it is our hope that continues
in 2013.” Make checks payable to the American Legion Auxiliary and send to the attention of Judi Resch/Eloise Monson, American Legion Post #93, 793 Crescent Beach Dr., Eastsound WA 98245. You may also bring your donations to the post; it is open at 4 p.m. daily. If you are a new business contributor or an existing business contributor with a new business
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Vanishing Languages:
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Linguist Greg Anderson will talk about the global language crisis, its causes and consequences, and speak to the situation in the Pacific NW.
Episcopal Parish Hall, Wed., May 1, 5pm Tickets are $10 at Darvill’s or at the door.
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card, enclose the business card(s) with your donation. These will be enlarged to the 8” by 10” ad. For more information, contact Judi Resch at 3764069 or Eloise Monson at 376-4510.
There will be a celebration of life for John Cavalli on Saturday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Fire Department in Eastsound.
Obituary Myra Jo Durham Richardson Long-time Orcas Islander Myra Jo Richardson died in her sleep in the early morning hours of April 16, 2013. She had been under hospice care and died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Port Townsend, Wash. She was born on Sept. 1, 1926 in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Alton and Joe
(Gumm) Durham. A memorial service will occur at the Orcas Island Community Church, date and time to be determined. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, Wash. and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Myra Jo, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Your opinion counts... with Island Hospital. Since 1962 Island Hospital has served San Juan County with highquality facilities and a compassionate, professional staff. Our Board of Commissioners and Administration would like to hear from our fellow, neighboring island communities about a major undertaking now in process. Island Hospital has teamed with Skagit Valley and Cascade Valley hospitals to seek a collaborative health system to improve our delivery of healthcare. The three hospitals recently sent a request for proposal (RFP) to regional healthcare systems to establish a beneficial relationship. We encourage you to share your suggestions, comments or concerns with us. Please find the RFP and email addresses for our elected Commissioners at www.islandhospital.org, then click on “About Us”, then “Leadership”. Thank you for helping us provide the very best possible healthcare to the communities we serve.
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Vikings beat Cedar Park Orcas Rowing competes in Lake Stevens regatta by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
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Rylan Date during the game against Cedar Park Christian.
The Vikings baseball team (2-5) showed improvement in a 4-1 win against Cedar Park Christian Mount Lake Terrace (5-6) at Buck Park on April 17. “This was the best we have played all year, we only had one defensive error,” said Coach Jim Passer. Rylan Date pitched a solid game with four strikeouts while Orcas bats got hits off a good pitcher and defense. In the second inning, Daniel Briggs scored first, starting with a single, then stealing second and brought home by a single from Gwydon Marreth. Pasha Bullock scored in the third inning while Miles Harlow hit an RBI bring home Devon Stanzione for the score. In the fourth inning Kyle Masters pounded a triple and scored on a ground out by Bullock. Passer was pleased with the win. “Cedar Park is a good team, they beat LaConner,” he said. “We are completing with them for a playoff spot. We are getting better every week. We have shown improvement that is now translating into wins.” The Friday Harbor game scheduled for April 19 was rained out. Orcas plays Darrington next.
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Coach Tina Brown with rowers Lian Nutt, Devon Mann, Gunnar Sandwith and Jake Zier. by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
The Orcas Island Rowing Association attended their second race of the season, the Spring Sprints Regatta held at Lake Stevens, Wash. on April 13. They competed against teams from Sammamish, Olympia, Lake Union, Fort Langley, Delta Deas and Deep Dove. Due to spring break conflicts and a last minute regatta date change, only eight members of OIRA were able to make the trip, making for some unusual boat combinations for the seven scheduled races. To further make the 39 degree morning interesting, rain and wind shortened the 1500 meter races to 1000 meters. The first race of the morning and finishing a respectable fifth place was the men’s quad with Jake Zier, Devon Mann, Gunnar Sandwith and Liam Nutt. The unlikely combination of seniors and eight graders, including Mann, who is a female, had coach Coach Tina Brown jumping in amazement as the Orcas boat competed mid pack at the finish. Hitting the water next was the men’s 1x, which mixed heavyweight and lightweight
rowers, who usually race in separate events. Finishing first overall was heavyweight Zier while lightweight Zach Wolford had a strong third place finish in his heat. Zonia Darnell and Mann raced the women’s novice 2x in a tight race for seventh place while Ray Doss and Charlie Holmes finished second in their heat in the men’s novice 2x. Mann finished fifth in her heat in the women's 1x while Darnell finished seventh in the men’s and women’s mixed 1x. Holmes finished an impressive second overall in the men’s novice 1x while Nutt and Sandwith finished 4th in their heat in the men’s lightweight 2x. Coach Brown said she was proud of Mann. “She is just an eighth grader and she held her own,” she said. “I look forward to her improving her skills and getting stronger. Of course I was very proud of Jake and Charlie’s performance too. It's the younger rowers that have to fill the huge hole the graduating seniors will leave.” OIRA travels to Mill Bay, B.C. for the Brentwood Regatta later this month.
Parnell to be announcer in BC by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
Merrick Parnell
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Orcas Islander Merrick Parnell has just been named the Public Address Announcer for British Columbia's Delta Islanders Box Lacrosse Team. According to Parnell, the B.C. Lacrosse League is one level below the National Lacrosse League and is played inside a hockey rink and is very similar to hockey. Already known as a legend on Orcas Island announcing every high school sport possible, Parnell brings local, national and international experience to Delta, having announced for the
Bellingham Blazers Hockey team, freelance work with the NBA Utah Jazz and NHL correspondent work in Russia. This is a definite step in the right direction for the ambitious Parnell, who is climbing into the professional arena he targets, “My goal is to be the public announcer and involved with media relations for a NBA, NHL or National Lacrosse League team,” he said. Watch a high school sport, and if Merrick and announcing equipment are anywhere nearby, you will hear the passion for a career which he excels at.
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Granny’s Attic Something for everyone by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
Every spring Jane Heisinger’s office at the senior center gets overrun, not with paperwork, bills or books. No, her office becomes home to dazzling jewelry, antique pottery, foreign masks and other interesting art. “It’s always different, always unusual and always fun,” said Heisinger, the organizer of Granny’s Attic. The annual fundraiser for the senior center called “Granny’s Attic” is Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers are asked to bring their own bags if possible. At 2 p.m., all furniture and higher end items will be marked half off and you can fill a grocery bag with anything from the main room for $5. Goods range anywhere from cookbooks to roller blades to rollaway beds to quality camping equipment. Heisinger said that some specialty items this year include an original painting by F.T. Darvill, the original owner of Darvill’s Bookstore, a River Jim sculpture, Joe Floren photos and a Thai Khon mask. “Donations have been great,” Heisinger said. “I think because there is no longer an
CALENDAR APRIL 27 AND 28 WEDS., MAY 1
SPRING HEALING ARTS FAIR:
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. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion.
dren between the ages of three and six; all kids welcome.
VANISHING LANGUAGES – THE SALISH EXPERIENCE:
Fundraiser for the Healing Arts Center: massage, acupuncture, and more, by appointment, at special rates. Visit orcashealingarts. org for info; call 376-4002.
SAT., APRIL 27
WEDS. – ONGOING THURS. – ONGOING SAT. – ONGOING PARKS AND REC ADULT
Crossroads lecture, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall, 5 to 7 p.m.
PLASTIC FREE: Beth Terry, author of “Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit” will share personal stories and practical steps on how to reduce the use of plastics, 4 p.m., Eastsound, Emmanuel Church.
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.
THEOSOPHICAL STUDY GROUP:
Indralaya Library, 7:30
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 chil-
FRI., ONGOING
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
Community Church family center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
8 to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. Last Saturday of the month, AA potluck, Emmanuel Parish Hall, 6 p.m. WEIGHT WATCHERS: Funhouse
Exchange this year there have been lots of donations.” Hundreds of islanders come to the sale every year, and it brings in between $6,000 and $7,000. The event is the senior center’s main fundraiser. Dedicated volunteers help Granny’s Attic become a reality each season. There is a core group of eight volunteers, but somedays up to 12 helpers come to price and polish for six Tuesdays before the sale starts. On these busy days the center is a flurry of ladies sorting, packing and perusing donated wares. “Sometimes there are more items to price than we have time,” Heisinger said with a laugh. She has worked at Granny’s Attic for the last five years and has seen the event grow with every new spring. She loves seeing not only the items collected, but the members of the community that show up to shop. “It’s a great way to support the senior center and find treasures,” she said. For more info, call 376-2677 or visit www. orcasseniors.org.
Commons, 10:30 a.m. ISLESHARE TIMEBANK: For
orientations, call Morgan Meadows at 376-9213. LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Orcas Library children’s room, for children between 3 and six; all kids welcome.
SUN. – ONGOING
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30
to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. CHESS CLUB: Every Sunday noon to 3 p.m., Orcas Library, free.
MON., ONGOING
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AL-ANON: 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
TUES., ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30.
Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOR MEN: 7 to 8 p.m. Benson
Hall, Emmanuel Church.
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OICF to host workshop on nonprofit financials The Orcas Island Community Foundation presents “Nonprofit Financial Statements Part 2” with Erin Welch of Jacobson Jarvis and Co. on Thursday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The workshop is open to all nonprofits, board members, and interested citizens and provides a refresher on basic nonprofit financial statements and Form 990 concepts. Many of these issues were addressed in the “Speed Reading Financials” workshop presented by Welch last year. This program will dive deeper into the issues
and include more time for interactive and in-depth examples of financial statement “do’s and don’ts.” Come learn how to use the treasurer's report more effectively and better communicate financial information to the board, including the use of dashboards. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their organization's financial statements as a reference for questions and ideas for improvement and burning financial questions, as there will be expanded Q&A time. Welch is a CPA and a financial statement auditor and consultant, working with not-for-profits to prepare financial state-
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ments that accurately and effectively communicate to external audiences. She also helps clients implement internal controls and other processes, facilitates board financial training and communications, and conducts financial health assessments for not-for-profits. In addition to her professional service, Welch is treasurer of the Mockingbird Society board and serves on the United Way Audit Review Committee. The cost is $30 per organization and organizations are encouraged to send multiple participants. Email info@OICF.us or call 3766423 to register.
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‘Europe in Crisis’ lecture New teacher at Salmonberry The Orcas Library will host “Europe in Crisis – the Future of the Euro” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Financial experts Gerry Lawlor and Audra QueryLawlor will share personal perspectives on global economies. They will range over a variety of inter-related topics, beginning with Europe’s huge challenges in facing the Euro currency crisis. They will discuss European real estate mortgage practices, which are different from the U.S.; also, how big bank and financial institutions are driving indexes higher with insufficient regard for risks. Audra
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Free parking days in state parks The Discover Pass will not be required at Washington State Parks on April 27 and 28. These free days are in recognition of National Parks Week. Orcas Island State Parks are Moran and Obstruction Pass. The free days for 2013 are: April 27 - 28: Recognition of National Parks Week June 1: National Trails June 8 - 9: National Get Outdoors Day and WDFW Free Fishing weekend Aug. 4: Peak summer season free day Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day Nov. 9 - 11: Veteran’s Day
and Gerry will bring their expertise to bear in exploring other world currencies, sovereign debt, globalization, and the effects of all of these issues on markets in the United States. A lover of writing, growing things, and eating them, Audra once moonlighted as a currency and interest rate derivatives marketer on Wall Street. Author of the farm-to-fork blog “Girl Meets Dirt,” chronicling her city slickin’ transition to country life, she spent 10 years working at investment banks wishing she was doing something else. Starting out as an economic analyst at Credit Suisse focused on Latin American Sovereign Debt, she progressed to advising corporate clients on derivative solutions to manage their currency and interest rate risk, with stints at JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch, and Goldman Sachs. She has an M.A. in Quantitative Methods from Columbia and harbors a secret love for excel spreadsheets and anything laced with sugar. Hailing from the ‘I’ in
PIGS (Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Spain), Gerry moved to the U.S. before the boom and bust, chasing a wee white golf ball over green pastures, and found his way into the very colorful side of Wall Street’s inter-dealing. After 14 years of fixed income and derivative sell-side and interdealer brokering, Gerry found himself at the heart of the transactions, trading or managing the development of large scale trading systems around the globe. Prior to moving west Gerry has worked for Bank of America, ICAP, Goldman Sachs, NASDAQ and TMX. “Europe In Crisis – the Future of the Euro” is brought to you in partnership with Friends of the Orcas Library. This event is part of a series of lectures hosted by the Orcas Island Public Library in celebration of the current building’s 20th Anniversary. For additional information on this and other events, visit the Orcas Library’s website at www. orcaslibrary.org
Salmonberry School will introduce its newest faculty member Tom Rawson to the Orcas Island community at an open house for all elementary grades to be held on Monday, April 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. An open house for ages three to six follows on Tuesday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m. Rawson, pictured at right, brings 25 years of teaching experience both at the independent Little School in Bellevue, Wash. and at Seattle Public School District’s Summit School. He will teach Salmonberry School’s primary grades class, where he will bring his passion and skill as a master literacy teacher. “Tom is someone I have known for years, having met him at several regional conferences, where I attended workshops, which he led,” said Salmonberry Program Director Paul Freedman. “I am thrilled that he has chosen to relocate to Orcas Island to join the Salmonberry School teaching team at this stage of his career.” Rawson has visited the island many times to give
concerts, as he is also a professional singer/songwriter and storyteller. “Tom has taught weeklong classes in ukulelebased music and storytelling at Salmonberry’s summer camps for the past two years,” said Freedman. “You cannot help but to feel warm and welcome in Tom’s presence.”
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Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host linguist Greg Anderson, who is presenting “Vanishing Languages: highlighting the Salish Experience� on Wednesday, May 1 at 5 p.m. in the Episcopal Parish Hall. Anderson is director of Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages and a National Geographic Society Fellow. The global language extinction crisis stands out among the most widespread but still poorly known
social issues of the 21st century. More than half of the world’s languages will likely disappear this century. When the last elder-speaker of a language dies, they take with them a vast repository of knowledge and history of an entire community and region. “It is because language shift is happening largely among subjugated and ignored segments of the population,� Anderson said. In this talk, he will contextualize the global lan-
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dle across British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. “Many of the voices of this region have already fallen silent, but steps are being taken to combat the language extinction crisis on the local level,� said Anderson. “I highlight some grass-roots movements among federally recognized groups as well as communities that lack current federal recognition from the region, focusing on language groups that belong to the Dene and Salish families.� Anderson will delve into the deeper ideas of what language can and can’t achieve. For instance, language creates identity and a unique historical record.
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But Anderson says there is a myth that common language leads to mutual understanding. “It can be easily disproven by the incredible number of civil wars fought in the past and present, including our own Civil War – common language didn’t stop that – in fact I am unaware of any war ever having been fought over language as the primary motivating factor,� he said. Come with your questions for the Q & A session, and a reception following the presentation. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s Bookstore, online at www.orcascrossroads.org or at the door. Some complimentary tickets are available in advance at the Orcas Senior Center. The next lecture features award-winning author Sallie Tisdale, who will present “Questioning Charity: The Real Impact of Giving� on Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. Find more information at the Orcas Crossroads website: www.orcascrossroads. org.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 3 -2013: AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CRITICAL AREA ORDINANCES; AMENDING ORDINANCE 1-2013 Summary: This ordinance amends the effective date of critical areas regulations which were adopted in December 2012 with the passage of Ordinances 26-2012, 27-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012. The effective date of these ordinances was changed from March 2013 to April 1, 2013 with the adoption of Ordinance 1-2013. The ordinance extends the effective date of the critical areas regulations adopted in 2012 to March 1, 2014. The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 3707470. This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2). LEGAL NO. SJ474784 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, 2013.
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Notice of Public Hearing and SEPA Determination of Non-significance on Proposed Comprehensive Update of the County’s Shoreline Master Program (Element 3 of the Comprehensive Plan and SJCC Chapter 18.50); Shoreline Permit and Exemption Procedures (SJCC 18.80.110); Definitions (SJCC Chapter 18.20); and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Shoreline Master Program Map. Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on proposed updates, amendments and deletions to San Juan County Comprehensive Plan Element 3; San Juan County Code Chapter 18.50 (Shoreline Master Program Regulations); SJCC 18.80.110 (Shoreline Permit and Exemption Procedures ); SJCC Chapter 18.20 (Definitions); and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Shoreline Master Program Map. The Shoreline Master Program regulates development 200 feet landward of the Ordinary High Water Mark and seaward to the county line or international border. This action is taken pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 90.58 RCW. The draft plan is a complete revision of the existing Shoreline Master Program (SMP) including a new shoreline designation for marinas, ports and marine transportation areas, revised and simplified standards and criteria for archaeological and historic resources, clearing, grading, fills, excavations and vegetation management, legally established structures and nonconforming structures, critical areas, environmental protection and mitigation measures, flood hazard reduction, land division, public access, shorelines of statewide significance, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial development, dredging and dredge material disposal, forest management, industrial development, institutional development, log transfer sites and log storage facil-
ities, mineral extraction, pedestrian pathways, stairways and ramps, ports and water related port facilities, recreation, residential development, signs, transportation, utilities, structural stabilization measures, overwater structures and shoreline habitat and natural system enhancement projects. The proposed SMP update includes additions and revisions to the definition section of the County code. The hearing will begin at or after 8:45 a.m., Thursday May 9, 2013, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. To allow for distribution to Planning Commissioners, written comments submitted prior to the hearing should be received by 1:00 p.m. May 7, 2013. If written comments are to be hand delivered on the day of the hearing, please provide 11 copies. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the proposed Comprehensive Plan and code amendments was reviewed. It was determined that adoption of the proposed amendments will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Under WAC 197-11-340(2), a Determination of Non-Significance will be issued on April 24, 2013. Comments on this determination must be submitted by May 9, 2013. Following a final decision this determination may be appealed with the underlying action to the Growth Management Hearings Board as provided in RCW 36.70A.290. The appeal period is 60 days from publication of the notice of Department of Ecology approval of the update. Copies of the proposed SMP, SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination & associated documents are available from the County web site at http://www.sanjuanco.com/smp/default.aspx (Select Shoreline Master
Program Update Documents). For more information or to submit comments contact Colin Maycock, San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7573, colinm@sanjuanco.com LEGAL NO. SJ474659 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE To Modify Ordinance 44-2008 to Change the Standard Council Meeting Starting Time to 9:00 AM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance To Modify Ordinance 44-2008 to Change the Standard Council Meeting Starting Time to 9:00 AM. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San
Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The current start time for regular meetings of the County Council is 10:00 AM by ordinance. The modification of Ordinance 44-2008 would set a new standardized start time of 9:00 AM. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or 360-378-2354. LEGAL NO. SJ474787 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER (ORDINANCE 12-2008) AND BUSINESS RULES (ORDINANCE 11-2008) FOR VOLUNTEER ADVISORY COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance to Amend the Rules of Order (Ord. 12-2008) and Business Rules (Ord 11-2008). The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without addi-
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
tional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The San Juan County Council desires to modify its uniform rules to be used by boards, committees and advisory bodies appointed by the County Council. Additionally, the Council desires to modify and codify its Policy Regarding Appointments to County Advisory Committees, Boards & Commissions dated May 18, 2010 and revised on April 19, 2011. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or 360-378-2354. LEGAL NO. SJ474788 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE Amending the San Juan County Charter to Ensure Citizens’ Rights to Alter Boundaries of Residency Districts via a Charter Amendment to be Placed on the November 2013 Ballot NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Amending the San Juan County Charter to Ensure Citizens’ Rights to Alter Boundaries of Resi-
dency Districts via a Charter Amendment to be Placed on the November 2013 Ballot. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The amendment will ensure citizens’ rights to alter Boundaries of residency districts via a Charter Amendment that will be placed on the November, 2013 ballot. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or 360-378-2354. LEGAL NO. SJ474783 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 3 proposed Ordinances: Ordinance Revising County Budget for Beginning Cash
Balances; Ordinance Revising County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations; and Ordinance Revising County Budget for Emergency Appropriations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications. SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Beginning Cash Balances increases beginning cash balances for all County funds by about $3,085,896, with a net increase to the County budget of about $438,075. The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds appropriations in the amount of $11,800. The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $230,701. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558. LEGAL NO. SJ474786 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, May, 1, 2013.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER Proposed Code Enforcement Regulations and Repeal of SJCC Code Chapter 18.100 (Enforcement) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance regarding Code Enforcement Regulations and Repeal of SJCC Code Chapter 18.100 (Enforcement). The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The ordinance amends the code enforcement provisions of the San Juan County Code (SJCC Title 18) and the Hearing Examiner Rules of Procedure to restrict interveners in code enforcement actions. The proposed ordinance: defines a purpose; describes applicable violations; clarifies the county’s authority in abating violations; defines public nuisance; describes the initiation of an enforcement action; describes the content, sequence, effective date, and applicable requirements regarding notices of violation; lists monetary penalties for notices of violation, violation of stop work orders, and violations of emergency orders; describes the
process for the reduction of monetary penalties; explains the process and requirements for appealing a notice of violation, stop work order, and emergency order including the hearing procedures; describes the process for requesting an extended compliance date; describes the conditions which qualify for a stop work order and the content, sequence, and requirements for appealing a stop work order; describes the conditions which qualify for the issuance of an emergency order; lists the methods of service for notices and orders, including signage requirements and the effective date; defines options for remedy or abatement, including the implementation of an agreed to compliance plan; establishes the county’s ability to collect monetary penalties; defines repeat violators and repeat violations, subject to elevated monetary penalties for violating stop work orders and emergency orders; describes the conditions under which a permit may be revoked; prohibits tampering with posted documents; clarifies the county’s authority to abate violations and recover the cost of abatement; establishes and clarifies the county’s authority to impose liens for civil penalties and the cost of abatement; describes requirements for filing and recording a lien; describes elements of foreclosure of a lien; describes the county’s duty in regard to liability; reaffirms the violation of certain San Juan County Codes as a misdemeanor; describes enforcement regarding illegal divisions of land; and provides for severability, an effective date of up to 120 days after adoption, and codification; and repeals SJCC Chapter 18.100. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or 360-378-2354. LEGAL NO. SJ474792 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, 2013.
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Date of Date Other Existing SEPA End Date Project Hearing Hearing Hearing Application Complete Required Environmental Threshold for SEPA Comments Body Place Date Permits* Documents Determination Comments End Date** HPA, Remove log handling facility New Islanders USACE Blakely Island Timberland & inter-tidal debris, install 163311001 hearing Bank Hearing LLC, c/o Tina Whitman PSJ000Section revetment to support Thatcher Bay Checklist DNS 5/8/13 5/25/13 2/15/13 3/11/13 Examiner Admin 13-0004 date 10, DOE PO Box 1344, Friday smaller barge landing, Blakely Island 6/12/13 Bldg Water Harbor, WA 98250 improve drainage, nourish Quality beach SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold examined by appointment during regular business meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no submitting a written statement to CD&P no later comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified than the end date for project comments specified writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. 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)
NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ771376 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, APRIL 24, 2013
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ESWD EASTSOUND SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS - ENTRY LEVEL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Eastsound Sewer and Water District has a full time position open for a Sewer System Maintenance and Operations Entry Level Technician. The District has two sewer systems which are located in Eastsound and Orcas Village on Orcas Island, Washington. They are two stage, pumped systems that involve not only a system of collection mains and treatment plants but also depend also on individual on-site septic tanks and effluent pumps. Knowledge and understanding of sewer collection system maintenance and repairs is strongly preferred. Ability to learn all operations of the sewer system including the collection system and sewer treatment plant is required. General Nature & Scope of Work Under the direction of the District’s Superintendent, worker will perform a variety of entry to mid-level work in the maintenance, operations and repairs of the sewer collection system and treatment plants. Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment used to maintain and make repairs to the sewer system. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Combination of education and experience which demonstrates competency. Washington State Driver’s License and must be insurable Must posses or have the immediate ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker and air brake endorsement Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, traverse rough terrain, work in confined spaces, descend and climb ladders Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds Ability to hear alarms and audibly and visibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard Work after hours as necessary and be available for emergency call outs Must posses or have the ability to obtain a Washington State Department of Ecology, Operator in Training license within one year of hire Knowledge Of: Ability to read and understand plans and drawings for new construction and repairs, replacement or rehabilitation of sewer lines, septic tanks, pumps and vaults and prepare asbuilt drawings Materials, methods and tools used in the construction, operation and maintenance of a domestic wastewater collection system Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and specialized equipment used in sewer maintenance and repair Standards and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of sewer facilities and related equipment and the maintenance and repair of basic sewer tools and equipment Oral and written communication skills Record keeping techniques Health and safety regulations and procedures Ability To: Perform a variety of work in the maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repairs and replacement of equipment used in the District’s wastewater collection system. Operate the Septic Pump Truck Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
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Follow direction, understand and work within the scope of authority Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Maintain routine records and meet schedules and timelines Work cooperatively with others Perform heavy physical labor Represent the District to customers and the Public in a courteous and professional manner Abide by District policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as adopted by management and the Board of Commissioners The salary range for this entry level position is between $15.00 and $17.00 per hour, dependent upon experience. The District offers a very competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental group insurance, State of Washington PERS retirement plan and participation and the State of Washington, Dept. of Retirement deferred compensation program. The position is “at will.” Instructions: An application and job description are available by picking up an application packet at the Eastsound Sewer & Water District office located at 143 Cessna Road or by calling the District office at 360-376-2720 and requesting that an application be mailed to you. Mail your completed application, cover letter, and résumé to: Eastsound Sewer & Water District P.O. Box 640 Eastsound, WA 98245 or hand deliver to the District office located at 143 Cessna Road. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. This recruitment will remain open and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For questions or other information please contact Roy Light, Superintendent, at (360) 376-2720. Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free work environment. LEGAL NO. SJ417117 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, May 1, 2013
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING DATE & TIME: Friday, May 10, 2013, 9:30 AM MEETING LOCATION: Orcas Hotel, Parlor Room, 18 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas, WA 98280 PROJECT LOCATION: 65 Orcas Hill Rd, Orcas, WA 98280 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: AT&T Mobility proposes to replace existing 60’ flagpole with a new 60’ stealth flagpole that includes an unstaffed AT&T telecommunications facility. Associated equipment will be located on the ground near the base of the new flagpole and screened by a 6’ cedar fence. APPLICANT CONTACT: AT&T Mobility, c/o Leslie Bradley, Westower, 7525 SE 24th Street, Suite 500, Mercer Island, WA 98040, 206-236-4118, ext 223, lbradley@westower.com. LEGAL NO. SJ466168 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 2013.
TS No.: WA-10-398187-SH APN No.: 171750005000 Title Order No.: 100654243-WA-GNO Grantor(s): BRENDA K. WILLIAMS, GARY B. IVANS Grantee(s): LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2006 0310015 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 5/24/2013, 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: That portion of Lots 3 and 5, ASSESSOR’S PLAT NO.1 OF BUCK MOUNTAIN TRACTS, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Volume 5, of Plats, at pages 30, 30A, 30B, 30e, 30D, 30E, 30F, 30G and 30H, in the office of the Auditor of San Juan County, Washington, being a portion of Sections 7, 18, 19 & 20, Township 37 North, Range I West of W.M., lying Northerly of the following described line: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 5, said Assessors Plat No, 1 of Buck Mountain Tracts; thence along the east line of said Lot 5, South 10°15’42” East for a distance of328.78 feet; thence along the east line of said Lot 3, along a curve to the right having a radius of 100.00 feet and an arc length of77.47 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 11 °55’53” West for a distance of75.55 feet; thence South 34°07’28” West for a distance of213.65 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of this line description; thence said line runs North 58°56’34” West for a distance of 641,85 feet to a point on the West line of said Lot 5 and the terminus of this line description. TOGETHER WITH all that portion of lot 7 of said Assessor’s Plat lying Southerly of the following described line: Beginning at an angle point in the West line of said Lot 7 of said Assessor’s Plat form which the most Northerly Northwest corner of said Lot 7 bears North 00°46’58” West, 741.45 feet; thence North 89°17’43” East, 228.40 feet to a point on the East line of said Lot 7 and the terminus of this line description. TOGETHER WITH a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and utilities as shown on the face of the plat and as contained in the Declaration of Assessor’s Plat No.1 Buck Mountain Tracts. Situate in San Juan County, Washington, More commonly known as: 1035 EAGLE RIDGE ROAD. , EASTSOUND, WA 98245 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/1/2006 recorded 3/10/2006, under 2006 0310015 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from BRENDA K. WILLIAMS AND GARY B. IVANS , WIFE AND HUSBAND, as Grantor(s), to SAN JUAN TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY (or by its successors-ininterest and/or assigns, if any), to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-5. 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: $291,610.21 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $907,033.97, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 1/1/2010, 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 5/24/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 5/13/2013 (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 5/13/2013 (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 5/13/2013 (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 BRENDA K. WILLIAMS AND GARY B. IVANS, WIFE AND HUSBAND ADDRESS 1035 EAGLE RIDGE ROAD., EASTSOUND, WA 98245 by both first class and certified mail on 10/30/2010, 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 sum-
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mary 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: JAN 17 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-10-398187-SH P1014716 4/24, 05/15/2013 LEGAL NO. S472596 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. April 24, May 15, 2013.
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