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Taking care of local veterans

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by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

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Islanders, like the one pictured above, rejoiced in the beauty of summer during the annual Solstice Parade on June 22. Music and dancing in the Village Green followed the event. At left: Ariahna Tidrington (l) and Zonia Darnall (r) share a laugh during the parade. Visit www. islandssounder.com for a slideshow of photos.

Survivors of war have traveled between worlds – from conflict to peace. As they traverse these two planes of existence they struggle to understand the past and how to move forward. Sometimes this journey takes years, for others traversing the road from memory to reality is a life-long battle. “You don’t go through those experiences and not come back permanently changed,” said Michael Baker, a veteran who served in Vietnam. Baker is also the chairman of the Veterans Advisory Board, which provides emergency services to veterans in need, their children, widows, widowers and/ or orphans. In 2007, the advisory board was formed and became in charge of distributing money from the Veterans Assistance Fund, which comes from San Juan County property taxes.

Bumps in the road for Orcas transfer station by STEVE WERHLY Journal reporter

Just when one Orcas transfer station problem gets solved, another problem takes the stage. The San Juan County Department of Public Works and the nonprofit Orcas Recycling Services are intent on working out a contract for ORS to take over operation of the transfer station. Major and minor “glitches” keep presenting themselves as obstacles to Frank Mulcahy, director of public works, and Pete Moe, ORS board president. First, The Exchange, the recycle and reuse subsidiary of ORS, burned to the ground in February. Then somebody discovered that federal employment taxes on several part-time workers had not been paid. ORS tax consultants reduced that potential liability from $22,000 to $7,000. In addition, Errol Speed, a director of ORS, resigned from the board. Recently, Mark DeTray, the lead negotiator for ORS, who was slated to manage the Orcas transfer facility, went on “extended leave” from

his position. DeTray is expected to be replaced, according to Mulcahy. Mulcahy and Sam Gibboney, solid waste program administrator for the county, reviewed developments at the Tuesday, June 18 meeting of the county council. They announced that Moe was now the point of contact for negotiating the contract for turning over control and operations of the solid waste transfer station to ORS. Mulcahy, who said he remains optimistic that all problems can be solved, was told by Moe that DeTray might return to ORS, but that for now the board would look for a replacement. Members of the board will work on details of the transfer station, including contract negotiations. Moe and DeTray were unavailable for comment before press time. The contract between the county and ORS may not be finalized until August or September, said Gibboney, who acknowledged sticking points regarding a performance bond, liability and transportation insurance, provision of suf-

ficient operating capital and completion of a satisfactory operational plan. Orcas councilman Rick Hughes voiced continuing support for ORS, saying he was confident that Moe and the ORS board would resolve both operational and financial problems. “We (the county) will be out of the garbage business soon,” Hughes said. Disposal of solid waste operations at the San Juan and Orcas transfer stations have been a persistent issue for Mulcahy and the county council since voters rejected a councilproposed property tax increase in November 2011. Mulcahy joined Public Works as director of the county’s single-largest department two months before. Mulcahy and Gibboney reported progress in contract negotiations with Lautenbach Industries of Mount Vernon for private operation of the San Juan Island solid waste transfer station owned by the Town of Friday Harbor, but they told the council that contract nego-

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According to County Auditor Milene Henley, the funds are an “earmarked levy,” which means that although the levy is not stated separately on property tax bills, it is required to come out of the general county levy. The amount is 1-1/8 – 27 cents of $1,000 of assessed valuation. According to Baker, former County Commissioner Alan Lichter started the board because he felt that it could be effective in providing the funds to veterans. There are a total of 607,501 veterans living in Washington state, according to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. According to a report by ABC news, 2,333,972 American military personnel had been deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan or both, as of 2011. Of that total, 1,353, 627 have since left the military. According to the Defense Manpower Data Center, nearly half, or 977,542, of those who have served in Iraq

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Marine Watch Pop-up print shop open for summer by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG

Minke whales and why we love them. If you travel down to Salmon Bank off the south end of San Juan Island chances are this time of year you will see a Minke whale. This is one of my favorite whales and always enjoy their company. However, watching Minke whales can be a challenge due to their deep dive times and erratic behavior. We often look for lots of birds on the bank feeding on the same small bait fish the Minke's are feeding on, like herring, candlefish and sand lance. A Minke whale is one of the smallest of the baleen, (or lesser rorqual whales), getting to be about 25' when fully grown. There are different classifications of Minkes just like there are for orca whales. All minke whales are part of the rorquals, a family that includes the humpback whale, the fin whale, the humpback whale, the sei whale and the blue whale. Both sexes typically weigh four to five tons with a maximum weight maybe twice that. Minke whales typically live for 30–50 years; in some cases they may live for up to 60 years! The gestation period for minke whales is 10 months. The newborns nurse for five to possibly 10 months. Breeding peaks during the summer months. They are the most numerous population of whales in the world. There was one study done years ago by Eleanor Dorsey regarding the Minke whale in this area. She did a 20 to 25 year study and at that time was able to photo ID some of the same Minkes that came back to the same Summer feeding area for all those years. Quite amazing when you consider these Salmon Bank Minkes head out to sea in the Fall to unknown areas of the Pacific and find their way back here year after year. Up until ten years ago it was very common to see Minke whales in an area that was known as Minke Lake, between Waldron Island and Spieden Island. We would typically see at least two on every trip. I'd be hard pressed to find a Minke there now. There's some thought that when the Cherry Point refinery docks were put in the eel grass was removed or wiped out which in turn decimated one of the largest herring runs in the area. Since Minkes here feed on schools of herring (among other bait fish) without the herring the Minke's have moved somewhere else. These are absolutely beautiful whales, brownish in the top with pure white undersides, graceful and purpose driven. And I can tell you for a fact that they really like Simon and Garfunkel and not Beethoven. At least I know the Atlantic Minkes do. Tom and Nate Averna operate Deer Harbor Charters. They can be reached at 376-5989.

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It will only be here for a brief time and they are going to make the most of it. Andrew and Emily Youngren – along with their newest addition to the family, baby Alma – have opened a Pop-up Printshop in Eastsound. “I’ve been screen-printing on Orcas for over 20 years, selling at the farmer’s market and at our previous retail shop Two Drews,” Andrew said. “When we saw the Wood’s Cove location sitting empty, I approached the landlord. She was excited about us being in there for the summer so we decided go for it.” The Youngrens have a selection of pre-printed shirts such as the Orcas contour map, the kraken taking down a ferry, and local favorites such as “376” and “Lane 3.” They have a library of vintage and Orcas-themed

images that can be printed on a shirt while you wait. The store will also feature items from local print artists Sarah Mikolowsky and Keith Graham, who are both working at the shop. “We love the idea of customers being able to combine images, so we specifically looked for graphics we thought would fit well together,” Andrew said. “So far people have really enjoyed being a part of the creative process and the opportunity to watch their shirt being printed. Kids have been some of our most enthusiastic customers. One little girl was so happy with her shirt she ran laps around the square, squealing with joy.” The Pop-up Print Shop is located in Eastsound Square on North Beach Road and open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Orcas students give back at museum The Orcas Island Historical Museum has supported many students over this past year. Iris Parker Pavitt, a graduate from Orcas Island, has donated much of her time and talents to the local community. She is now in college, studying history. Pavitt is learning all aspects of

museum operations, publicity, marketing, exhibits and docent training. Kajetan Bullock, and a group of homeschool students researched the longgone Orcas Island lime kiln town named Ocean, located near Turtlehead, which culminated in a Sunday afternoon Historical Matinee in May.

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Senator Cantwell meets with Temp fix for bridge is up islander Jill Blankenship by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) met with the winner of the Small Business Administration’s 2013 Washington state Small Business Person of the Year award recipient Jill Blankenship on June 20. Blankenship traveled to Washington D.C. as part of the Small Business Administration’s celebration of National Small Business Week, now in its 50th year. Cantwell, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and

ORS FROM 1 tiations with ORS for Orcas operations would be delayed for several weeks. The contract between San Juan County and Lautenbach Industries is on track for completion, according to Mulcahy. Mulcahy and Gibboney submitted lists of potential contract provisions to the council for both San Juan and Orcas transfer stations, and lease provisions for the San Juan Island site. Contract language should be ready for council review later this month, with a public hearing and final council approval tentatively scheduled for early July. “We expect to sign a 10-year contract with Lautenbach in July or early August,” said Mulcahy, who added that provisions of a lease agreement with the Town of Friday Harbor were in the final stage of staff approval. “We’ve had unprecedented cooperation from Duncan Wilson and the Town of Friday Harbor

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Entrepreneurship, met with Blankenship during an event in the committee’s chamber. Blankenship is CEO of Frontline Call Center on Orcas Island. Started in 2005, Frontline has grown into a multimilliondollar company with more than 60 employees in 12 states. Frontline is the third largest employer on Orcas Island. The SBA announced Blankenship’s selection for the Washington state award on April 23. “I was a pleasure to meet with Jill today,” Cantwell said. “I want to congratulate Jill for being named the 2013 Washington state small business person of the year. Her company is a testament to the American entrepreneurial spirit and innovation economy. Frontline demonstrates exactly what makes small businesses so critical to the economic success of communities across our nation.” Also as part of the National Small Business Week celebration, Cantwell joined 55 of her colleagues to cosponsor the bipartisan S.RES.177, honoring entrepreneurs and small businesspeople across America. S.RES.177 passed the U.S. Senate unanimously on June 19.

on the lease agreement.” That agreement must be approved by the town and the county before the contract with Lautenbach can be executed. The lease for the Sutton Road site calls for payments of $1,300 per month. Lautenbach must complete construction of a tipping floor within 18 months and obtain Solid Waste Handling and Stormwater Discharge permits from the state Department of Ecology within six months of contract signing. Mulcahy said the target date is Sept. 1 for Lautenbach to take over operations at the Sutton Road transfer station. The contract problems may delay private operations at the Orcas dump until October, Mulcahy acknowledged. Some problems, such as the employment tax liability problem, have been resolved, but ORS has been unable to secure a performance bond and will have to substitute an escrow deposit of $50,000 in lieu of that, said Gibboney. “The situation with ORS

is serious, but ORS insists the escrow and working capital money is available” Mulcahy said. Asked about a fall-back position by councilman Jarman, Mulcahy said that both Cimarron Trucking, which provides hauling services under the current solid waste disposal contract with Waste Management, and Lautenbach Industries have expressed interest in operating the Orcas facility if ORS falls by the wayside.

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A temporary replacement bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon opened for traffic in both directions on Wednesday, June 19. Original estimates were that the replacement bridge might take two months to be put in place, but quick response from Acrow Corporation, the bridge fabricator, and Atkinson Construction cut construction time to one day less than three weeks. The bridge collapsed when a truck with an apparent over-height load on I-5 struck a key support on May 23, a day before the start of Memorial Day weekend. The truck that damaged the bridge continued southbound, but two vehicles and three occupants plunged into the

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Editorial

Freedom of the ride

appiness eluded me for many years. I knew where it was hiding, but it felt like a treasure lying beneath a rock I could not lift. My college years were rocky with so many decisions to be made and so much uncertainty ahead. My first job after graduation was at a pedal cab company for bicycle-powered rickshaws that carry tourists around town. It was not the job my parents foresaw after four years of education, but it was one of the best gigs I ever had. The storm clouds that hung over my head during the day evaporated as soon as I clocked in and jumped on the bike. Yes, I “pedaled” customers that weren’t always polite, but there was a freedom I felt in those hours while in motion not knowing where I was going, yet moving forward all the same. I was filled with that natural high you get after hours of labor – and it felt a lot like joy. I have grown up since then, but I still get on my bike whenever I can, whether a short ride to work or a Saturday adventure up Mt. Constitution. A few weekends ago I made the trek up that glorious 2,398-foot mountain. I hadn’t made the journey since the early spring so the steep incline was a bit of a shock. And then there was the self delusion that I was almost at the top, when I was in fact not even halfway up the hill. By the time I reached the summit I was exhausted and hungry and it was starting to rain. But I convinced myself to walk the few steps up the hill to see the view of the islands. As I walked up to the summit I almost gasped to see Mt. Baker emerging clear and sharp against the blue sky. After taking in the view, I cruised downhill, feeling so lucky to live in a place where I have this freedom to find happiness. You have to seize that moment – to find whatever gives you that awe of the world around you. This year Washington State Parks celebrates 100 years. One way to support the park is to purchase the $30 discover pass that gives you parking in all of the state’s managed recreation lands. It’s a small prices to pay for the freedom of this majestic park. For more info on the parks, visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov or http://friendsofmoran. com/. Be on the look out in next week’s paper for our Parks and Trails Guide insert, which showcases outdoor adventure on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Island.

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To the Editor: Former mayor Clara endorses Winston Canine Clara, popular past Eastsound Mayor, has officially announced her support for current mayoral candidate Winston. Clara stated in her recent press conference, held at the Crow Valley Kennel Club: “Winston exhibits all the traits I look for in a quality candidate – leadership skills, a demonstrated track record of effective communication, strong resistance to the forces of Washington “PACKS” and deep roots in our community.” Clara added that “Winston’s fine grooming and American Kennel Club registry doesn’t hurt either.” Winston graciously accepted Clara’s support, acknowledging that he appreciated “Clara’s nose for common scents” and would strive to provide the kind of small-town government Eastsound needed. Winston continued by stating he would, as he has done much in the

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past, always dig deep to get to the root of any issue. Whether the ball was in his court or not, Winston is known for his skills of grasping the obvious and calming any situation. Never one to bark before learning the facts, his calm demeanor relaxes any situation. Frequenters to Eastsound have seen Winston on the back of Martin Lund’s motorcycle, as he is shuttled from one important meeting to another. An avid outdoorsman, he brings this love of nature to his candidacy by promising to protect the island’s natural resources and fighting to allow free and unlimited access to roam public lands. And as puppies – er, children – are our most precious resource of all, supporting Winston in the Eastsound Mayoral race is really supporting Children’s House. Vote for Winston! Vote early and vote often! Winston’s campaign

The next step for Broadband OPALCO has spent three years developing a $35 million plan to improve broadband in San Juan County. Recently, it was declared dead. There are areas of San Juan County that still do not have any broadband options that are three megabits up and down. I respectfully request the county and OPALCO spend $250,000 to demonstrate a Broadband solution for the rural San Juan Islands, rather than continue to spend money on expensive consultants and planners. I respectfully request OPALCO and the county use a portion of the RUS funds already approved for such a project to build out this demonstration system. Such a plan should be developed openly and offer competition among island businesses. I’ve created a petition to empower islanders to support that action. It is available at http://goo.gl/ MQdFt. Alex Huppenthal Orcas Island

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VETERANS FROM 1 or Afghanistan have been deployed more than once. There are 2,500 veterans in the islands, according to the San Juan County website. Members of the Veterans Advisory Board are required to be former military. The board members are Baker, Pat Ayers, Jack Cory, Bill Cummings, Steve Jehly, Shannon Plummer and Ted Whitley.

Support for island veterans Baker joined the board as one of the only formerly enlisted people. He was in an Army Aviation unit during the Vietnam War working as a technician that specialized in electronic equipment. Over the years, Baker has seen the treatment of those returning from war not change all that much. “We are treated better as individuals but needs are not any better met than during the Vietnam War,” Baker said. “We aren’t getting spit on. Getting back from the [Vietnam] War as an individual wasn’t a popular thing. I didn’t tell anyone.” His wife was the only person who Baker could talk to, which helps him to understand how hard it is for veterans to ask for help. In his current position he tries to support the vets that are making a good transition to civilian life. He said out of the 2,500 veterans who live on the island, the board may see 20 or 30 in a year. Baker describes that support as a broad range of services: everything from

grocery money to rent to helping with a dental bill. Once a veteran’s widow came to the board to ask for help to pay for a funeral service. “If the problem is cash flow, we can offset those expenses,” Baker said. According to San Juan County documents the amount of money given to veterans each year varies. The average amount of money dispersed from the fund to veterans since 2007 is $35,626. Many veterans who Baker works with come in once and he never sees them again. Others have longer term issues. “They [veterans] exist,” Baker said. “There are frustrations of not being able to offer a program that helps them more than just piecemeal.” For instance, he works with an 86-year-old vet who the board has to reauthorize food for every three months. Ayers, who has been on the board for four years, said that when she looks at the applicants who need help she feels empathetic. “There are a lot of Vietnam, Gulf and Afghanistan veterans that when they got out they didn’t get the care they needed,” she said. “This is our fault.” Ayers served as a medic in the Navy for 12 years and was stationed in Puerto Rico during the Grenada Crisis. For Baker, who has spent four years on the board and two years as chairman, he describes his role as just picking up the pieces of a broken system. Nationwide he is disappointed that there is so little support for veterans. “I know what war smells

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like and what it looks like and I’m awfully cynical,” Baker said.

Looking forward Baker said lately he has seen vets emerging from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan who are 30 years old or younger, but there are vets from the Korean War, the Vietnam War and even an 85-yearold who served in World War II. “We have quite a varied clientele,” he said. Baker said that there is a good chance that there are veterans on the island who are too proud to ask for help. The board is still figuring out how they can reach veterans in the community. “Word of mouth seems the most effective,” he said. If someone is struggling outside of the financial sector, the board members will connect vets with the senior centers’ social service program. Applications for the Veterans Assistance Fund can be picked up at the senior center, the library and police station. Baker urges vets in need to talk to someone at the American Legion or talk to any of the board members. “We are a group of veterans who are helping their fellow veterans,” Ayers said. There are currently two spaces available on the board. Ayers hopes that some younger vets may step up to the challenge. For more info, visit w w w.co.sanjuan.wa.us/ C om m itt e e s / Ve t e r an s / Default.aspx.

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Library, rec district and school to offer summer programs by PHIL HEIKKINEN Orcas Library director

Your Park and Recreation District, Orcas Library and the Orcas Island School District are collaborating to host a diverse set of children’s and teens’ summer activities this summer. We recently announced three fun activities for children and teens on Orcas Island. They are Game Club at the Orcas School Library, for ages seven to 12. It runs from June 25 to July 23, Tuesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m.; Inventor’s Challenge at the Orcas School Cafeteria and Buck Park for ages seven to 14. It runs from July 30 to Aug. 27, Tuesdays, from 1 to 4 p.m.; and Animation Lab at the Funhouse Commons, for ages 12 to 17, running from Aug. 5 to 9 from one to four p.m. each day. Contact Marcia West at 376-7275 for more information and registration. More programs have been added to the roster. The Table of Contents Book Club for children in grades four to six is at Darvill’s Book Store on the third Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There is no fee and children receive free paperback books donated by the Friends of the Orcas Island Library. Contact Nita Couchman, the Childrens’ Librarian, at 376-4985 for details. The Elementary Book Club for ages seven to 10, will meet at the school library from 1 to 2 p.m. each Wednesday from July

24 through Aug. 21. Children attending will receive free books. There is no fee. Contact 376-4985 or Maria Doss at mdoss@orcas.k12.wa.us for details. Also on these Book Club Wednesdays, book checkout will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. Garden Story Time and Tea for ages five to nine will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Elementary School Garden in conjunction with the Potato Patch activity. Potato Patch occurs every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from July 5 to Aug. 24. Garden Story Time will occur on the following Fridays: July 12 and 26; Aug. 9 and 23. There is no fee. Contact Chelsea at 376-3031 regarding Potato Patch and Maria Doss regarding Garden Story Time. A Folk Art Class, hosted by park and rec and taught by Lana Hickman, Mondays and Thursdays, from 1 to 3 p.m., July 15 to Aug. 22 at the Orcas School Library. There is a supply fee of $20 for the entire class or $2 per class for drop-in students. Contact West at 376-7275 for more information. We are grateful to the Friends of Orcas Island Library, which has contributed financial support for these programs. We will continue to share updates, if any. Be sure to call any of the above numbers or visit www.orcaslibrary.org for additional information.

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Donations needed for Olga Daze Summer exhibits at the museum

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Master quilter Betty Marcum has outdone herself with a gorgeous creation, which she donates to help raise money for the Olga Community Club. Raffle tickets will be on sale outside Island Market every Sunday through July 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Village Green on July 4 and on July 6 following the parade. A raffle drawing will be held during Olga Daze on July 20; ticket holders need not be present to win.

In the past, funds raised at Olga Daze have been used to purchase land next to the clubhouse, now known as Olga Park, which serves as the main location for Olga Daze, as well as to complete a kitchen renovation. This year the club hopes to raise funds to replace an old roof. Islanders are invited to donate goods and services for the silent auction by calling Susan Gordon Bentley at 376-2299. Previously owned items for the yard sale may be dropped off at Olga Park on June 28, July 5 or July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. For large items, contact Steve Emmes at 376-1461 or Paul Groeninger at 376-7070. Do not leave items in the park without checking with the attendant. Only items that are clean and in good condition will be accepted.

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Summer should be in full swing on Saturday, July 20 in Olga – the day when smiles, good food, live music and many bargains will welcome islanders and visitors alike to the traditional Olga Daze “Sell-a-bration.” Included in the festivities will be a fanciful parade in which everyone is invited to participate, a fire truck for kids to explore, a giant yard sale, local historians on hand, an extensive silent auction, a quilt raffle drawing and games for young and old. Food concessions will suit all tastes and a bake sale includes the nowfamous Olga Daze maple bars. This annual event is held to raise funds to support the Olga Community Club and to maintain the historic, 100-year-old Energetic Club building.

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Sunday June 30th Shot Gun Start and Best Individual Score Tee Times at 9 AM, 1 PM and 5 PM

Trophies, Prizes, Giveaways, Bar-b-que, Silent Auction, Fun and Sun. Each golfer will receive a surprise giveaway basket & free 18 hole practice round.

Single person: $100 Per Person • Groups of two or more: $80 Per Person • Students $30 Per Person Orcas Golf Course Members: Receive a $40 certificate for use in the clubhouse upon Orcas Open Registration

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The Orcas Island Historical Museum has several summer exhibits at its location in Eastsound. The 100th Year Anniversary of the Washington State Parks, featuring Moran State Park is on display in the museum foyer. The “Every Picture Tells a Story: 1914-1941” exhibit features the photography of James T. Geoghegan, a local artist; one of the images is pictured above. These photographs are from the muse-

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um's collection and will be on display now through July 25. “Salish Bounty,” an exhibit on Coast Salish food, presented in collaboration with the Burke Museum, will be up July 20 to Sept. 20. Focusing on the revival of traditional Native foods, Salish Bounty is co-curated by the Orcas Island Historical Museum and deals with the theme of cultural transition in Eastsound, with focus on apparent changes in lifestyle when settlers began to populate the island. This includes the use of steel tools; changes in food preparation and preservation; fishing techniques, use of sewing machines and modes of entertainment.

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What’s the buzz about bees and cellphones?

by MADRONA MURPHY and RUSSEL BARSH Special to the sounder

Many people are concerned these days about the effects of cellphones, Wifi and similar devices on bees. Most scientists that study pollinators are more concerned about pesticides, however. Indeed, the European Commission voted in April 2013 to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in EU member countries, while no comparable action has been taken to address claims that radio frequency signals cause bee colony collapse. So what’s behind the buzz over cellphones? The experimental evidence is limited to a few studies that placed cordless phone bases or cell phones in honeybee hives and observed changes in behavior. In one study, bees made warning sounds (“piping”) in the presence of active cell phones. In another study, bees were less likely to return to hives where electronic devices had been installed. Bees’ ability to detect and avoid an electromagnetic field does not by itself establish that EMF harms bees. Beekeepers know that piping is a response to many kinds of foreign objects. Our own bodies sense heat far below the level at which it is harmful. We taste a grain of salt (not harmful) as well as a bucket of seawater (quite bad to drink), and we smell tiny traces of sulfur dioxide (“rotten eggs”) at well below hazardous levels. Can so-called “electrosmog” (total ambient radio frequency EMF) interfere with bee navigation? Some animals appear to orient themselves and navigate using the earth’s magnetic field, including pigeons, fruit flies, and some bats.

Radio frequency EMF is not magnetic, however, unlike the low frequency EMF generated by power lines. Honeybees and bumblebees appear to be mainly visual navigators, moreover, using the angle of the sun and internal biological clocks to compute their positions. Bumblebees have also been observed making short test flights and looking back to their nests, apparently making visual maps of their vicinity. And a study just published last fall discovered that bumblebees compute the shortest routes to flower patches before they leave their nests. When a bumblebee lands on a flower to collect nectar and pollen, it discharges the flower’s weak static electric charge. Research published earlier this year shows that bees avoid flowers that have been discharged. Presumably they can sense the charge, the way we humans sense static electricity in our hair. This still does not link bee behavior with radio frequency EMF, any more than the human ability to feel and hear static electricity demonstrates that we can feel radio frequency transmissions. Dr. Albert Manville of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concluded in an official 2009 review of the science that “We simply do not know” how much

EMF affects bees or other wildlife. He recommended further studies, but warned that they “must attempt to eliminate extraneous variables that may bias study results including diseases, parasites, weather and climatic events, pesticides, contaminants, and other mortality factors on insects and other wildlife.” Few studies published thus far meet this test. A review of 113 studies, published earlier this year in the journal Environment International, found that while most of them reported some kind of harm from EMR, they were inconsistent with regard to the level of harm caused by any given level of EMR. If there is a direct cause-and-effect relationship between radio frequency signals and health, increasing or decreasing the electromagnetic dose should have a consistent effect on the amount of harm done. Past studies also exposed animals to unrealistically

high levels of radio frequency EMF, comparable to talking on a cellphone for hours to days without a break. Some humans do expose themselves to that much power, but ambient levels of total RF-EMF in the environment are significantly lower. We measured EMF levels on Lopez one June afternoon. The highest we recorded was, not surprisingly, about 50 feet from the base of the cell-phone tower: average power density per square meter was 0.4 microwatts with fluctuations to 15.8 microwatts. A few hundred feet away, at the Golf Club, average power density fell to 0.3 microwatts. Lopez Library was 0.2 microwatts and Lopez Village less than 0.1 microwatt. Except for some brief “spikes” near the base of the cell tower, our measurements were onemillionth of the exposure levels you can expect from “pressed to head” cellphone use.

All life on earth depends on two kinds of EMR: visible light and heat (infrared). Like many other essentials of life, including electrolytes in our diet, EMF can be harmful at high doses. Very bright light harms our eyes, high heat denatures our body’s proteins, too much sodium raises our blood pressure, and high potassium levels can stop our heart. EMF is not inherently harmful. The question is: how much of any particular kind of EMF is too much? Meanwhile, homeowners in San Juan County contin-

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ue to buy products containing the neonicotinoid compound Imidacloprid, which unquestionably kills bees and has now been banned in Europe. We could tackle that threat to local bees immediately. Kwiaht researchers are conducting baseline inventories of native pollinators in the islands. To find out more, and how you can help, write kwiaht@gmail.com. Barsh is the director of Kwiaht and Murphy is a botanist at Kwiaht.

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Summer season of Met: Live in HD Please join John Barnes for his 60th birthday on Thursday, July 4th

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conducts backstage interviews with the stars. Mark your calendars for the remaining Summer Encores: • Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” Friday, July 12 • Rossini’s “Armida,” Friday, July 26 • Verdi’s “La Traviata,” Friday, Aug. 2 • Puccini’s “Turandot,” Friday, Aug. 30 Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” Friday, Sept 6 Tickets for “Carmen” are $18, $13 students, and $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Box Office.

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Island Living

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ndependence Day celebrations are about to kick off in the islands, which means there will be plenty of barbecues and fireworks. On Orcas, there are activities both on July 4th and the following weekend. See the line-up below.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Deer Harbor fireworks show The annual fireworks show will start at dusk at the Deer Harbor Marina. Viewing is only allowed from the pier and beach. The show is happening because of donations from the Deer Harbor community as well as the Deer Harbor Business Association.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 Historical Days Celebration The Orcas Island Historical Museum is offering a day of celebration and activities on Thursday, July 4 starting at 11 a.m. on the Village Green. There will be games, activities, vendors, a beer garden and a hot dog stand. • 11 a.m. Presentation of the Colors by the American Legion Color Guard and Flag Ceremony hosted by the Eagle Forum. Sing along songs, and patriotic quotes will be included in the program along with Max Blackadar’s scholarship-winning essay on his favorite Constitutional Amendment. • 11:30 a.m. Live music presented by the Orcas Horns • 12:30 p.m. The museum’s live auction fundraiser will have special antiques donated from local families and businesses. Auctioneer and high school teacher Mark Padbury will oversee the auction, which is a fundraiser for the museum. To donate your antiques, artworks or gift certificates, contact James Lobdell at 376-4287 or the Orcas Island Historical Museum at 376-4849. From 12:30 on, there will be a procession of

young talented musicians performing a variety of songs and styles next to the museum all afternoon while people are enjoying a bite to eat. Musicians are ALLmost Canadian Classic, Sasha Hagen, Maddie Jane West and friends, and other youth. • 1:15 to 3 p.m. The Harvey Family Old Fashioned Logging Show.

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The annual breakfast is from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Proceeds benefit the Orcas Fire Volunteer Association.

“Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle: A Celebration of Sustainability” is the theme for the Orcas Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Community Parade. George Post, long-time islander and founder of the Exchange, will serve as Grand Marshal. Participation in the parade is open to any Orcas group. The chamber – with the sponsorship of Island Market – is offering a $100 cash prize and two $50 Island Market gift certificates for the top three entries that most uniquely capture the theme of the parade. The festivities will go down North Beach Road and Main Street in Eastsound starting at 11 a.m. Entry forms are available at the chamber office, www.orcasislandchamber.com, and at The Office Cupboard. Entry fees are $25 (nonprofit and community organizations) and $35 (businesses) per group regardless of number of people. The deadline to submit entries for the parade is Saturday, June 29. Fireworks donation containers are located at Island Market, and spare change (or more) is appreciated to help pay for the fireworks. For more information, contact the chamber office at 376-2273 or email info@orcasislandchamber.com.

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The annual Lions Club Salmon Barbecue is from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. The menu includes smoked salmon or chicken with a baked potato, coleslaw, a roll and lemonade or iced tea. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for kids on the day of the event; advance tickets are $15 and $10. They will be available in front of Island Market on the weekend and from a booth at the Farmers’ Market. All proceeds go to fund local programs such as scholarships for graduating seniors.

Abbey Road LIVE! is not your typical Beatles look-alike tribute act. This show is about bringing to life some of the more mature and complex Beatles material in a raw and spirited fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. The band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Orcas Center’s main stage. Tickets are available at www. orcascenter.org. Read next week’s Sounder for a Q&A with the band and more information on the concert.

• The fireworks display in Eastsound will start at dusk. Enjoy the view from Waterfront Park, where the Community Band will perform at 9:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 5k Fun Run/Walk The Funhouse’s Annual July 4th 5K Fun Run/ Walk starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 on the Village Green and ending at the Eastsound Fire Station. The kids’ race is 1K. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Pre-Registration at http://funhousecommons.org/ is required to get a cool T-shirt.

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Winston wants to win Latest polls show the fifth and final candidate, Winston, moving up from last place as his mayoral campaign kicks into full swing. Analysts predict Fargo, who has been holding a steady early lead, may soon be looking over his shoulder to find Winston tailing by a small margin. The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race is an annual fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House. This year’s race has gone totally to the dogs, with five canines panting for first place. Voting is open to both islanders and visitors, who “buy” candidates into office placing as many votes as they want at area polling

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locations or online. Each vote benefits the toddler and preschool children of Children’s House. The race concludes July 6. Follow an ongoing dialogue between all the candidates at orcasislandmayor. wordpress.com. Candidate: Winston Sponsor: Crow Valley Pottery Owner: Martin Lund Campaign Slogan: “In it to win it.” Party Affiliation: Windependent An eight-year-old terrier, Winston wants to clean up the vermin in Eastsound politics, and has been officially endorsed by ex-Mayor Clara, a popular canine who rose to the top of the dog pile in the tightly contested race of 2009.

CARMEN: Richard Eyre’s hit production stars Elina Garanca as the seductive gypsy Carmen, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Orcas Center.

Among other interests, Winston loves listening to the saxophone and is known to become so inspired that he breaks out in song. Though not a fan of sCAT, he can howl with the best of them. Winston enjoys swimming and encourages – as well as supports – the arts.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30 PACAKE BREAKFAST: American Legion, 8 a.m., adults $7, children $5, eggs, sausage and/or bacon. Honey wheat or buttermilk pancakes (all you can eat, coffee, tea, and juice or milk.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Outdoor on the grass from 6:30 p.m. to dusk at Buck Park. Two nets: one for doubles and one for six on six. Through mid- September, free. Sponsored by Orcas Park and Rec. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., American Legion.

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Garden art at Crow Valley Pottery

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One of the pieces in Crow Valley’s upcoming garden show.

Crow Valley Pottery’s 16th Annual Garden Art Show opens Friday, June 28 with a reception at the historic Cabin Shop from 4 to 7 p.m. The focus of this year’s show is the use of natural and re-purposed materials in art. The show runs from June 28 to July 15. Call the shop at 376-4260 for additional information. With the availability of imported wares and copies of traditional American

crafts, this year’s show has offerings by local and regional artists and craftsmen utilizing long established techniques. From collections in ceramics, metal and glass come hand-made pieces from flower pots to garden accents. Another popular northwest style is art created from ‘found-objects’ or ‘re-purposed’ materials. Where old and frequently discarded items are re-used

SVC graduates eight students by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College featured five graduates at or under 20 years of age and three near or over 40. College counselor Sandy Harold, remarked, “These are just the kind of people we want to attract here.” She pointed out that Skagit College has 10,000 students from 20 countries spread over five campuses in three counties – with students “from 17 years old to 60.” The atmosphere was proud, friendly and futureoriented as about 70 teachers, friends and family members gathered on a warm and sunny afternoon at the San Juan Center campus June 12 to congratulate and honor Shelby Alger, Mackenzie Brown, Christopher Jones, Melissa Mortenson, Rhys Thompson, Patricia Tullock and Cheyenne Payne. Josef Blanc-Ridings of Lopez missed the ceremony. San Juan Center Director Randy Martin welcomed

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everyone warmly before Skagit College President Tom Keegan introduced each graduate with a bit of personal background and an idea of their future goals, reminding them and the audience that it is “the interaction between faculty and students that is the essence of education.” Alger, an artist, is heading to the University of Washington School of Business; Blanc-Ridings will study environmental

science and international business at Fairhaven College at Western Washington University; Brown will study pre-med at WWU; Jones will pursue a degree in Anthropology at UCLA; Mortenson, an honors graduate in multimedia interactive technology will be a freelance designer; Thompson is headed to Linfield College, then to medical school; Tullock, of Orcas Island, will study psychology at Washington

State University; Payne wants to pursue a career as a midwife.

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CALL FOR BIDS CRP 041106, CRP 041109 SAN JUAN COUNTY GUARDRAIL SAFETY PROJECT Federal Aid Project Number: HSIP-000S(251) Project Summary Description of Work This Contract provides for the construction of weathering steel post type 1 guardrails, guardrail terminals and anchors, tree removal, roadway repair, and traffic control, and other work, all in accordance with and described in the Contract Provisions and Plans. This work will be done at 8 different sites located on Orcas and San Juan Islands. Estimated Cost $225,000 to $300,000 Working Days 40 days Informational Items Washington State Sales Tax This Contract is subject to WAC 458-20-171, Washington State Sales Tax Rule 171. In accordance, the Bidder shall include Washington State Retail Sales Taxes in the various unit bid item prices (Section 1-07.2(1)). Requirements for Minimum Prevailing Wages This Contract is funded with Federalaid, State and local funds. In accordance, both State and Federal wage laws and rules apply as provided in the Contract (Section 1-07.9). Approved “Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages” and “Affidavit of Prevailing Wages” forms are required. Certified weekly payrolls, submitted on US Department of Labor form WH-347, are required (Section 1-07.9(5)). Requirements for Nondiscrimination WSDOT Highways and Local Programs has determined that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Training Goals are not appropriate for this project. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Title VI provisions are always required (Section 1-07.11). Bid Information Contract Provisions and Plans The Contract Provisions and Plans are available for viewing in person at the San Juan County Public Works Department and online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. Individual copies may be purchased for $50 by sending or delivering a check to the San Juan County Purchase of Contract Provisions and Plans is not required to submit a bid. Any Amendments to the Contract Provisions and Plans will be posted online. Only Bidders who have purchased a copy of the Contract Provisions and Plans will be notified by the Public Works Department of

Amendments. Notification will be made using the contact information provided during purchasing. Bidder Questions In accordance with Section 1-02.4(1) of the Standard Specifications: Oral explanations, interpretations, or instructions given by anyone before the Award of a Contract will not be binding on the Contracting Agency. Any information given a prospective Bidder concerning any of the Bid Documents will be furnished to all prospective Bidders as an Addendum if that information is deemed by the Contracting Agency to be necessary in submitting Bids or if the Contracting Agency concludes that the lack of the information would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Bid Opening Time and Date Sealed bids shall be marked and delivered in accordance with Section 1-02.9 of the Special Provisions. Sealed bids are to be received at the following location prior to the time and date specified: At the office of the Clerk of the Council, San Juan County Council, until 1:00 p.m. of the bid opening date. Physical Address Clerk of the Council 55 Second Street, 1st Floor Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Mailing Address Clerk of the Council 350 Court St. #1 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 The bid opening date for this Contract shall be July 3, 2013 Bidders are cautioned that delivery service to San Juan Island is subject to delays due to inclement weather and ferry service disruptions. Bidders who send their bids to San Juan County via USPS, Fed Ex, UPS or some other carrier shall place their bids in a sealed envelope, to ensure that a sealed bid is received by the County. Additional Information Contact the Public Works Department at (360) 370-0500. Notices U.S. DOT Title VI Assurances “The San Juan County Public Works Department in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will

not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.” (LAG Manual 46.24) LEGAL NO. SJ487777 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. June 12, 19, 26, 2013. Notice of Continued Planning Commission Deliberations on the Proposed Comprehensive Update of the County’s Shoreline Master Program (Section B, 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 continue deliberations on proposed updates, amendments and deletions to San Juan County Comprehensive Plan, Section B, Element 3 (Shoreline Master Program Goals and Policies); 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 the Shoreline Management Act. The updates are a complete revision of the existing Shoreline Master Program (SMP) including a new shoreline designation for marinas, ports and marine transportation areas; new and revised definitions; changes to shoreline designations; changes to permit and exemption procedures; revised and simplified standards 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 facilities; mineral extraction; pedestrian pathways; stairways and ramps; ports and water related port facilities; recreation; residential development; signs, transportation; utilities; struc-

tural stabilization measures; overwater structures; and shoreline habitat and natural system enhancement projects. The deliberations will begin after 8:45 a.m., on July 19, 2013, (subject to completion of prior agenda items) in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. This meeting is for deliberations only and public comment will not be taken. Copies of the 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 contact Colin Maycock, San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7573, colinm@sanjuanco.com. LEGAL NO. SJ491760 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, June 26, July 3, 2013. Notice of Public Hearing and SEPA Determination of Non-significance on Proposed Shoreline Restoration Plan that is part of the Comprehensive Update of the County’s Shoreline Master Program (Section B, Element 3 of the Comprehensive Plan and SJCC Chapter 18.50). Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Shoreline Restoration Plan. The Restoration Plan is part of the update of the San Juan County Shoreline Master Program and will be adopted as an appendix to the Plan. This action is taken pursuant to the authority granted in the Shoreline Management Act. The Restoration Plan is a required element of the proposed updated Shoreline Master Program and describes a variety of projects that may be undertaken by private and public agencies to restore or enhance degraded shoreline ecological functions. The hearing will begin at, or after 8:45 a.m., Friday July 19, 2013, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. To allow for copying and distribution to Planning Commissioners, written comments submitted prior to the hearing should be received by 1:00 p.m. July 17, 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 Restoration Plan was completed. It was determined that adoption of the proposed Plan is not likely to have a sig-

nificant 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 was issued on June 26, 2013. Comments on this determination must be submitted by July 11, 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 Department of Ecology’s notice of approval of the updated Shoreline Master Program. Copies of the proposed Shoreline Master Program, SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination & associated documents are available on 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. SJ491758 Published in The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder June 26, 2013. San Juan County, 350 Court Street #8, Friday Harbor WA 98250, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Odlin Park Day Use Area Improvements, is located at 148 Odlin Park Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 in San Juan County. This project involves 1.5 acres of soil disturbance for Roadway, Parking, and Campsite Improvement related construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to an on-site wetland and, potentially, Puget Sound. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.

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Comments may be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P. O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 LEGAL NO. SJ489548 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. June 19, 26, 2013. SAN JUAN ISLAND GUARDRAIL REPAIRS CALL FOR BIDS Project Summary Description of Work This Contract provides for guardrail repairs, traffic control and other work, all in accordance with and described in the Contract Provisions and Plans. Base bid includes repair work at 5 separate sites, all located on San Juan Island. Estimated Cost $30,000-$60,000 Working Days 40 days Informational Items Washington State Sales Tax

This Contract is subject to WAS 458-20-171, Washington State Sales Tax Rule 171. In accordance, the Bidder shall include Washington State Retail Sales Taxes in the various unit bid item prices (Section1-07.2(1)). Requirements for Minimum Prevailing Wages This Contract is funded with local funds. In accordance, State wage laws and rules apply as provided in the Contract (Section 1-07.9). Approved “Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages” and Affidavit of Prevailing Wages” forms are required. Bid Information Contract Provisions and Plans The Contract Provisions and Plans are available for viewing in person at the San Juan County Public Works Department and online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. Individual copies may be purchsed for $50 by sending or delivering a check to the San Juan County Public Works Department at the address listed below. Payment must be received prior

to delivery. Purchase of Contract Provisions and Plans is not required to submit a bid. Any addendums to the Contract Provisions and Plans will posted online. Only bidders who have purchased a copy of the Contract Provisions and Plans will be notified by the Public Works Department of addendums. Notification will be made using the contact information provided during purchasing. Bidder Questions In accordance with Section 1-02.4(1) of the Standard Specifications: Oral explanations, interpretations, or instructions given by anyone before the Award of a Contract will not be binding on the Contracting Agency. Any information given a prospective Bidder concerning any of the Bid Documents will be furnished to all prospective Bidders an Addendum if that information is deemed by the Contracting Agency to be necessary in submitting Bids or if the Contracting Agency concludes that the lack of the information would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Bid Opening Time and Date

Sealed bids shall be marked and delivered in accordance with Section 1-02.9 of the Special Provisions. Sealed bids are to be received at the following location prior to the time and date specified: At the office of the Clerk of the Council, San Juan County Council, until 1:15 p.m. of the opening date. Physical Address: Clerk of the Council 55 Second Street, 1st Floor Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Mailing Address: Clerk of the Council 350 Court St. #1 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 The Bidding opening for this Contract shall be July 3, 2013. Bidders are cautioned that delivery service to San Juan Island is subject to delays due to inclement weather and ferry service disruptions. Bidders who send their bids to San Juan County via USPS, FedEx, UPS or some other carrier shall place their bids in a sealed envelope, to ensure that a sealed bid is received by the County. Additional Information Contact the Public Works Department at (360) 370-0500.

Notices U.S. DOT Title VI Assurances “The San Juan County Public Works Department in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78, Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transporation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.” (LAG Manual 46.24) LEGAL NO. SJ490007 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder June 19, 26, 2013

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number

Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island 262213008, 331 PSALTW Create 2 lots Mossywoods Lane, -13-0001 Orcas Island 272211005, 192 PPROV0 Vacation rental Maddie Lane, Orcas -12-0030 Island 461350024, east of PPROV0 Airplane hangar 589 Cessna Ave., -13-0022 San Juan Island Jacobsen/MacKaye 242412015, 1631 PSJ000Harbor Water Mackaye Harbor 12-0011 Company bulkhead Road, Lopez Island 461451008, 217 Neil PCUP00Vacation rental Bay Dr., Friday 13-0010 Harbor, WA 98250

Applicant/Agent Name and Address Polly Pratt, c/o Curt Johnson, Islands Surveying, PO Box 776, Eastsound, WA 98245 Heidi Hudlet, PO Box 508, Eastsound, WA 98245

Date of Date Other Application Complete Required Permits* 6/6/13

6/6/13

10/26/12 10/26/12

SEPA Suggested Existing Threshold End Date Project Environmental Determinat- for SEPA Comments Documents tion Comments End Date**

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7/17/13

Erik Nelson th 5821 164 St SW Lynnwood, wA 98037

6/14/13

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SWMP

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7/17/13

Cancel 7/18/13 hearing

6/12/13

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Howard Jones 5125 NW Crescent Valley Dr. 6/12/13 Friday Harbor, WA 98250

SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at Community Development and Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS.

SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring to comment on the Threshold Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The Threshold Determination may be appealed by submitting a written statement of appeal along with the basis for the appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 days after the end of the SEPA comment period.

Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in the public hearing or desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so by requesting such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing.

Islander Hearing Bank 7/18/13 Examiner Annex NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained generally 7 days prior to the public hearing from CD&P at the address above. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. 7/17/13

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ814845 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JUNE 26, 2013

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NOTICE A statement of activities for the Rural Housing Services, an agency within Rural Development, Housing Preservation Grant Program is available for comments and review fir fifteen days after the publication of this notice. Contact Wade Gardner, Opportunity Council, 360-733-6559 ext. 134. Equal Housing Opportunity. LEGAL NO. S491746 Published in the Islands’ Sounder. June 26, 2013.

NOTICE Lopez Island School District is accepting written bids for a minimum of 800# of local grass fed USDA ground beef and 100# of roasts for the 2013-14 school year. Bid price should include cut and wrap costs, per pound for ground beef and roasts. Bids due to the District office by 4PM, July 10th. For information please contact Stephanie at 360.468.2202 ext. 2302. AA/EOE LEGAL NO. J491131 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, June 26, July 3, 2013.

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, June 28th at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. LEGAL NO. J491528 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder June 26, 2013.

Public Hearing The Directors of Shaw Island School District No. 10 will meet at the schoolhouse on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 3:10 p.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting a budget extension for the 2012-2013 General Fund. Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budget extension. To examine a copy of the proposed budget prior to the meeting, please contact Diane Dallas, Business Manager at 468-2570 or ddallas@shaw.k12.wa.us. LEGAL NO. S491553 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. June 26, July3, 2013.

Public Hearing The Directors of Shaw Island School District No. 10 will meet at the schoolhouse on Tuesday, July 16, 2012 at 3:10 p.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2013-2014 school budget. Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budget. To examine a copy of the proposed budget prior to the meeting, please contact Diane Dallas, Business Manager at 468-2570 or ddallas@shaw.k12.wa.us. LEGAL NO. S491540 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. June 26, July3, 2013.

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