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You lie in bed in the darkness. It could be that the entire island is asleep and you are the only one for miles with your eyes wide open and mind running at full speed. Crippling questions enter your head like will I ever get back to sleep? If this scenario rings true, don’t panic, you are not alone and the Sounder may have good news for you. Roughly 41 million people in the United States — nearly a third of all working adults — get six hours or fewer of sleep a night, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “I sleep maybe six hours a night, but it’s not solid,” said one Orcas Islander, who prefers to remain anonymous. “I worry … about things like finances for sending my kids to college.” She said she will get up in the night and read or knit. She added, “My brain doesn’t slow down. I don’t get tired during the day, I just go.” Bouts of insomnia may be more normal than we think. According to research by historian Roger Ekirch of Virginia Tech, sleeping through the night is not a trait shared by men and women of the past. In 2001, Ekirch published a book with more than 500 cases pointing towards segmented sleeping patterns, meaning that humans used to sleep in two segments through the evening. The first sleep began about two hours after dusk, followed by a waking period of one or two hours of leisurely activity and then a second sleep. It took all the way until the 1920s for this practice to cease and for the eight-hour night’s rest to come into popular practice. It seems that with the introduction of street lamps and then the light bulb, people no longer needed to be in bed by dusk and therefore the two sleep periods eventually disappeared.
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‘Broad’ environmental review planned for proposed coal facility by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor
State and federal regulators announced today that the environmental impacts of what would be the largest coal export facility on the West Coast will undergo a large-scale review that extends well beyond the site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point. In a joint press release issued Wednesday, July 31, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington state Department of Ecology and Whatcom County said that the scope of the GPT environmental impact state will include “direct effects at the site and evaluate a broad range of indirect and cumulative impacts likely to occur within and beyond Washington.” The three agencies are producing the EIS for the controversial GPT project, which, at full capacity, could process and export up to 48 million tons of coal bound for Asian markets a year. In addition to a detailed study of increased rail-cargo near Bellingham and Ferndale, as well as in other areas of the state, the EIS will include an assessment of environmental risks from an increase in shipping traffic in the state’s inland waters and through the San Juans. An additional 18 deep-draft “Capesize” cargo ships are expected to arrive or depart from the terminal each week, according to Ecology. A “draft” of the final EIS is expected to be completed in two years. The decision to broaden the scope of the project’s environmental impacts drew praise from local environmental advocates. “We are pleased to see that the Gateway Pacific Scoping Report included issues that are critical to islanders including marine traffic, human health, green house gasses, and the cumulative impacts of regional coal exports,” said Stephanie Buffum, executive director of Friends of the San
Juans. “We appreciate the leader- the extent of the EIS is unprecship of Department of Ecology edented and that it could discourand the governor for looking at age companies from investing in the long-term health and environ- future projects that bring ecomental impacts associated with nomic benefits to the state and its this project.” citizens. State Sen. Kevin “This expanded “By the time this study review casts doubt Ranker, D-Orcas Island, applauded is concluded we should on Washington state’s ability to the scope of the have a much greater invest in any major EIS as well. understanding of the ... port infrastructure “This is exactly impacts of all aspects projects,” said John the decision we McLauriin, presihave been seeking of this terminal.” dent of the Pacific for several years — Senator Kevin Ranker Merchant Shipping now since we wrote Association. “Trade the first comment letter on this subject,” Ranker is a driver for our economy, and said. “There are significant ques- for our ports and waterfronts and tions regarding this project and by now is not the time to underthe time this study is concluded mine our opportunities to expand we should have a much greater trade.” More than 125,000 comments understanding of the long- and short-term impacts of all aspects were submitted during a series of EIS “scoping” meetings held of this terminal.” If approved, the $650 million throughout the state by the three Gateway Terminal would be the regulatory agencies, including one largest bulk export facility on the on San Juan Island that was standWest Coast, perhaps in the nation. ing-room only in November. At full capacity, it would be capable of exporting up to 54 million metric tons of coal and other commodities a year from the plant that Display advertising: Pacific International Terminals, a Friday at noon subsidiary of SSA Marine, which Classified advertising: operates an export terminal at the Port of Seattle, and others worldMonday at noon wide, is seeking to build at Cherry Legal advertising: Point, just north of Bellingham. Thursday at noon While the Corps of Engineers must follow the National Press releases, Letters: Environmental Policy Act in Friday at 3 p.m. conducting its part of the joint environmental review, Whatcom County and Ecology are guided Office: 376-4500 by the State Environmental Policy Act. Ecology and Whatcom deterFax: 376-4501 mined that under SEPA the EIS should include an examination Advertising: advertising@ of impacts on “earth, air, water, islandssounder.com plants and animals, energy and Classified: 1-800-388-2527, natural resources, environmental classifieds@ health, land and shoreline use, soundpublishing.com transportation, and public services and utilities.” Editor: editor@ Supporters of the project claim
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Hall joins OPALCO board OPALCO Board of Directors appointed Glenna Hall of San Juan Island to fill the vacant seat for District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Speiden) on July 18. The seat was vacated in May when George Mulligan resigned from the board. Hall retired as a judge of the King County Superior
Court in 2008, and currently serves as Judge Pro Tempore for the San Juan Superior and District Courts. She earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Washington School of Law, her Master of Arts in Political Science from Northwestern University
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and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Highest Honors from Douglass College, Rutgers University. She has served in a variety of judicial, academic and mediation/ arbitration roles and has held public office for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Seattle Board of Park Commissioners. Since moving full-time to San Juan Island in 2008, she has served on the San Juan Island Library District Board of Trustees and is active with the San Juan Pilots Association, San Juan Singers and Islands A Cappella. Hall describes her appointment to the position as an “honor.”
Jamie Cier named branch manager Washington Federal has named Jamie Cier the new branch manager of the Eastsound office. Cier, a resident of Eastsound, previously served as a commercial escrow officer at Stewart Title in Denver, Colo. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado State University. In her leisure time she enjoys hiking, yoga, painting, and cooking.
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“OPALCO plays a key role in our rural communities and I’m excited to be at the table,” she said. “I look forward to working on the challenges the co-op is facing in terms of tiered rates, load management and the expansion of our data communication network – and the opportunity to help steer us into the next chapter for a sustainable energy future.”
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For the past five years, the Chamber of Commerce and its members have been instrumental in sending Orcas school students to Business Week, a week-long educational experience geared toward developing business skills for their future. The two Orcas students attending this year are Rahchel Brim and Gwydion Marreth. Both will be at Western Washington University’s program. The chamber is accepting $100 sponsorships to help the students experience Washington Business Week. Checks can be made out to “WBW” or “Washington Business Week” and either dropped off or mailed to the chamber at PO Box 252, Eastsound, WA 98245.
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Ferry fare increases approved Locals give the gift of life New across-the-board ferry-fare increases will go into effect this fall as a result of action taken by Washington State Transportation Commission following a final hearing July 30. The commission adopted the new fares to ensure the state meets the ferry-farerevenue target set by the Legislature in the recently enacted 2013-2015 transportation budget. The commission’s action is based on recommendations from Washington State Ferries, members of the citizen-based Ferry Advisory Committee on Tariffs, responses from public outreach meetings and email comments. Detailed information on the proposal, including fare tables, is available on the commission’s website: www.wstc. wa.gov. All proposed changes will take effect on Oct. 1, unless otherwise noted. Key elements of the proposal are as follows. • Across-the-board, gen-
eral fare increases: • Two percent increase on passenger fares and three percent increase on vehicle fares • Two percent increase on passenger fares and 2.5 percent increase on vehicle fares on May 1, 2014 • 4.1 percent increase on Anacortes-Sidney vehicle and passenger fares • 2.5 percent increase on Anacortes-Sidney vehicle and passenger fares on May 1, 2014 • Addition of a round trip fare option for travelers to and from Friday Harbor and Sidney, B.C. • Completion of a threephase plan that was started in 2011, providing reduced fares for smaller vehicles. In this final phase, the vehicle fare for cars less than 14 feet will be charged 70 percent of the vehicle fare charged for standard vehicles (14 feet to less than 22 feet). • Elimination of the motorcycle oversize surcharge. Vehicles that currently pay the motorcycle
oversize surcharge will pay either the under-14-feetvehicle fare or the motorcycle fare depending on their size. • Increase on the youth discount from the current 20 percent off the full fare, to 50 percent off the full fare. Based on comments heard during the public outreach process, the commission incorporated some changes to the initial proposal: • Aligned the new 50 percent off “youth fare” with the 50 percent off “senior/ disabled fare” – different rounding assumptions in the proposal had resulted in a slight variance in the initial proposal. • Kept one-way fare options on the San Juan Islands to Sidney route. Under the original proposal, the one-way fares would have been eliminated. • Made a minor downward adjustment on the ferry charter rates to reflect updated cost information.
Recreational shellfish harvest closes due to toxins by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter
The unappetizing red foam seen floating on the surface of inshore marine waters in San Juan County is not related to the organism that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning. But all recreational shellfish harvesting in the county is nonetheless closed because elevated levels of the paralytic shellfish poisoning organism have been detected throughout local waters. The red algae bloom is not harmful to health in most cases, according to John Manning, county director of Health and Community Services. Jerry Borchert of the state Department of Health confirmed, however, that high PSP levels in the county caused the state Department of Health to close shellfish harvesting for all kinds of shellfish in the county July 12. The closure includes oysters and all varieties of clams and mussels. Other Puget Sound and coastal marine areas are also closed for some or all shellfish, so be sure to check the follow-
ing state website before harvesting and consuming any shellfish anywhere: www4. doh.wa.gov/gis/mogifs/biotoxin.htm. Both Borchert and Gary Covington, an environmental health specialist for the county, pointed out that local shellfish are tested regularly – “every week” when shellfish harvesting is closed and every two weeks when PSP organisms are not found. Mussels are the indicator species for the PSP organisms that are used
for testing, but Covington points out that butter and varnish clams retain toxins for extended periods and sometimes remain closed when other shellfish beds are open. Covington said that the county's four commercial shellfish farms test their products whenever they are harvested; currently, only one of four shellfish farms in the county (Buck Bay Shellfish on Orcas) is closed until testing shows reduced biotoxin levels.
Islanders donate during monthly blood drives
by SAMMY PAYNE
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An Orcas Island man has potentially saved 216 lives by donating nine gallons of his own blood. Edward LeCocq gives blood six times a year and donated his 72nd pint last week. LeCocq began to donate blood after moving to Orcas Island in the 1980s. “I think it’s part of what makes Orcas a nice community,” he said. “It’s a civic duty and you can take pride in doing something for somebody else.” Blood supply levels for the Northwest have been described as critically low. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. More than 900 donor registrations are needed every day to maintain an operational blood supply in Western Washington, according to the Puget Sound Blood Center. Islanders help supply blood through Lions Club members hosting blood drives on Orcas Island and Friday Harbor. Each year the two islands compete in order to donate the most blood. Blood drive organizer Paul Losleben of the Orcas Island Lions Club said he expected around 90 islanders to turn up at last week’s drive. “We usually beat Friday Harbor in terms of the number of people who turn out – our best drive was 110,” he said. Losleben said the volunteers who donate
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Top: Robin Becker giving blood on Aug. 1. Above: Ed LeCocq donates six times a year. are not doing anything unusual for Orcas Islanders. “Orcas has always been about looking out for each other and being active within the community. We care about each other here,” he said. Pharmacist Robin Becker has donated 64 pints of blood. She began donating because she wanted to do something nice for somebody. “It’s a worthwhile endeavour. People need the blood and I have it and there’s no reason why I can’t make some more,” Becker said. Blood drives are particularly needed during the summer months because an increase in accidents results in a higher demand for blood. The next blood drive is Sept. 26 at the Eastsound Fire Hall. “These people are giving the gift of life,” Losleben said.
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Summer time and the living is ... busy
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utdoor concerts, bustling farmers’ markets, busy hiking trails, limited parking spaces, long overload lines. It’s summer in the San Juans. By many accounts, the combination of sunshine and an improving economy has brought bigger crowds to the islands. For April through June, Washington State Ferries reports an overall rider increase of 1.8 percent for the San Juans routes. Anacortes to Shaw was up 6.5 percent; Lopez was down 1.3 percent; Orcas was up 4.6 percent; Friday Harbor increased by .5 percent. Interisland rider traffic went up 3.8 percent. The results for July are not yet available, but if word on the street is any indication, it has been an incredible month. Island Market managers say the store is “doing fantastic” business this summer. Orcas Island Rental Cars reports a 12 percent uptick for May and June, while July numbers appear to be neck and neck with last year. Orcas Island Chamber Director Lance Evans says foot traffic has been consistent throughout the week and office visits are higher than last year. After we put a query out on Facebook, business owners on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan said things like: it’s been the best summer ever, business is picking up and it’s hard to find good workers, people are spending – not just looking and leaving. This is wonderful news for our economy. After a difficult period of financial strain, life is looking sunnier for island businesses. But with more people traversing our roads and darkening our doorways comes added stress. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue reports a steady increase for the last two years in EMS calls. From April 1, 2011 to Aug. 1, 2011 there were 234 incidents. The same time period in 2012 saw 271, while for 2013, that number has jumped to 311. If you see an EMS volunteer, please thank him/her for their hard work. In addition to the extra burden that summer brings, they’ve had to deal with the recent fires in Olga. We also ask that islanders roll out the welcome mat to tourists. Yes, there are more bicyclists on the road. Yes, it takes a little longer to get served in a restaurant or receive your latte. But these visitors have chosen our special communities in which to spend their hard-earned money, and we want them to return.
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Thank you to the Orcas Island firefighters, emergency personnel and all who supported them on the early morning of July 19. One of our buildings was the other fire that night. Our fire was called in shortly after the call for the fire at The Artworks and units were dispatched to us immediately. Their quick response controlled and extinguished our fire before it spread into overhanging trees and became a much more dangerous situation. Because of the suspicious nature of the fire, volunteers stayed on sight far beyond the time it took to extinguish it and be sure it wouldn’t reignite. Many put in long hours that took them away from family, jobs and sleep. We on Orcas are very fortunate to have so many fellow islanders who volunteer selflessly to keep the rest of us safe. Thank you all. Jim and Betsy Nelson Olga
Thanks to Olga Daze supporters This year’s Olga Daze was about to get off to a very sad start with the devastating fire at the Artworks building but after a pow-wow of the committee members, including Paul Groeninger, president of the Olga Community Club, it was decided to include a fundraiser for the artists and the café owners of the Artworks. It turned out to be a tremendous success for both the Artworks and the Olga Community Club. Olga Daze took in $2,600 in donations for the Artworks, which included a $500 donation from the Olga Community Club from their proceeds from Olga Daze. All this would not have been possible without the help of our wonderful volunteers, musicians and local business supporters. We would like to thank the following volunteers: Steve and Lynn Emmes, Jenny Welch, Carl Burger, Irene O’Neill, Betty Marcum, Paul Groeninger, Chris Morris, Jan Ehrlichman, Susan
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Gordon Bentley, Barbara Wheeler, Janet Booth, Carl and Juliana Capdeville, Irmgard Conley, Robbie Gelnaw, Jackie Kempfer, Felice and Ron Mourning, John Willis, Phillip Bosc, Alexandra Gayek, Sandy Playa, Shelly and Ron Kinnear, Stephen Bentley, Diane Stinnett, Cheryl Schweitzer, Judy Slater, Carol Corvo, Joanne and Tom Thayer, Noel Jeffrey, Mark Mayer, Maria Papademetriou, Tom Swatzer, Rusty Harder and Fran McMillan. Our wonderful musicians; Carl Burger, Kellen Comrie, Marc Cohen, Brian McGaughey, Crow Valley Family Band, Sharon Abreu, Michael Hurwicz, David Densmore, John Somerall, Dave Roseberry and Those Guys from Orcas for providing the sound system. Finally a big thank you to our wonderful Orcas business donors: Ace Hardware, Buck Bay Shellfish Farm, Deer Harbor Charters, Doe Bay Resort, Enzo’s, Island Hoppin’ Brewery, Island Thyme, Olga Pottery, The Office Cupboard, Orcas Center, Pawki’s for Pets, Ray’s Pharmacy, Rosario Resort, Rose’s Bakery, and Café and Spring Bay Kayak Tours. Also thanks to all who donated to our giant “Yard Sale” and Silent Auction and to all who turned out to support the Olga Community Club and the Artworks. See you next year! Susan Gordon Bentley Olga Daze chairperson on behalf of the Olga Community Club
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Wildfire concerns Like all Washingtonians, we are concerned and frightened by the wildfires raging across the state. But we wonder how many people realize that these unfortunate events are worsened by chronic underfunding and budget cuts to the Department of Natural Resources? Our ability to deal with these problems would be much improved if our state closed tax loopholes that put profits for special interests over education, the environment and human services. How? Governor Jay Inslee and many of our leaders, including Senator Kevin Ranker from Orcas Island, had the drive and the desire to fund our parks and natural areas by closing tax loopholes. However, the obstructionism, partisanship, and lack of cooperation of the Senate Republicans blocked any progress toward adequate funding. We must protect our children’s future and the beauty of this state by closing tax loopholes and funding essential community services instead. There are more than 600 tax breaks that cost our state about $5 billion a year. Next session, let’s close the loopholes for Big Oil, bottled water, and so many others, and instead assure funding for services that keep us safe and keep our children educated. Eleanor C. Hoague and Marc Cohen Orcas Island
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Minor fire at Rosario Resort A summer on Orcas Island ruled ‘accidental’ by KRISTEN LILJA
The spontaneous combustion of kitchen rags caused a minor fire in the Rosario Resort Mansion. On Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6:06 a.m., 20 Orcas Island Fire and Rescue firefighters with eight fire department apparatus were dispatched to the mansion for the report of white smoke in the basement area. Arriving personnel discovered a plastic tote containing smoldering kitchen rags, which generated the source of the smoke. The tote was removed from the basement and firefighters initiated ventilation practices to clear the smoke from the building. The fire was determined to be accidental, caused by the spontaneous combustion of kitchen rags that contained the residue of cooking oils. There were no injuries to civilians or responders and there was no significant fire or smoke damage to the building. OIFR recommends safe practices with rags and towels containing oils, hydrocarbons and solvents. A study done by the Consumer Product Safety Commission found towels containing as low as 3 percent residue of vegetable
cooking oil after normal laundering could still generate spontaneous combustion. OIFR recommends the following practices. • Take care with using, cleaning, and storing of towels and rags contaminated with cooking oil residues. When you have rags that have been used with cooking oils, be sure to consider them to be as volatile as those soaked with solvents. • Towels and rags should be stored only in non-combustible containers with closed lids. • Storage of soiled towels and rags in laundry hampers or plastic containers should be discouraged. • Laundering or otherwise cleaning of oily towels should include a pre-soak to remove as much of the oily debris as possible. Towels taken from the dryer should be inspected for leftover residue and allowed to cool prior to folding and storage. • An outside cleaning service, used by repair garages for cleaning oily rags, can provide the safest method for cleaning or disposal of grease filled, oily towels and rags.
Education foundation update The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Education Foundation School is right around the corner, and the Orcas Island Education Foundation is excited about the 201314 year. For the first time in five years, donations to OIEF will not be used to pay for basic educational needs. The school district is financially more stable thanks to increased enrollment in the OASIS program, higher state allocation, and careful oversight by administration and the school board. Therefore, because OIEF will not have to pay for programs like the library, bus runs, or staffing, it has chosen to focus on experiences that will enhance students’ school experience. “We have a fantastic school district,” said OIEF President Janet Brownell. “Now OIEF would like to add the kind of enrichment opportunities that the district would love to provide, but can’t.” The first round of OIEF funding will go to three different areas. First, it will help pay for a two-day, on-island, “Academy” for staff. The focus of this is to develop computer skills, which in turn will better serve ELL and Special Ed students. Second, OIEF will help pay for the sixth grade
trip to the Olympic Park Institute. Each year, the sixth grade spends a week at OPI learning about nature in nature. The value of this experience is immeasurable. Third, OIEF will pay for the expansion of the “Farm to Classroom” program into middle school. While the two programs are often confused, “Farm to Classroom” is not the same as “Farm to Cafeteria,” which provides nutritious local products to the cafeteria, as well as maintains the school garden. Farm to Classroom works with students in the indoor and “outdoor” (the garden) classroom. This is where a lot of the students first study farming, sustainability, cooking, and
nutrition through projectbased learning. OIEF has been funding the Farm to Classroom program for several years. It is thrilled to be expanding the curriculum to seventh and eighth graders as one of their “Exploratory” choices. OIEF will look to fund other enrichment opportunities in the arts, math/sciences and elsewhere as the school year develops. “OIEF is grateful for donors,” Brownell said. “It is their contributions that make these programs available, and enhance the school experience for our public school students.” To donate, go to www. oief.org or mail a check to OIEF, PO Box 728, Eastsound, WA 98245
I arrived on Orcas Island all by my lonesome on July 23. As the ferry pulled into the terminal, I must admit I was a little nervous. It had seemed like such a great idea to travel for my medical student training, but as I realized how far away from home I was, I started to think “What if things don’t go well here?!” Two months before this fated-ferry-landing I had thought to myself, “Where is the absolute best place I could imagine doing a three-week medical rotation?” Orcas Island was at the top of my list, but I was convinced that it wouldn’t actually come to fruition, seeing as I didn’t know a soul on the island. I thought I’d try anyway! I contacted Dr. Shinstrom to see if he would be interested in having a third year medical student join him from Salt Lake City, Utah. He was thrilled and welcoming right from the get-go as he told me, “Kristen, You need to know that all of the folks who work here really enjoy having students visit and are very welcoming. We hope to make it a positive and memorable experience.” With the help of Dr. Shinstrom as well as the congregation at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, I had all my paperwork filled out and a place to stay! I got off that ferry on July 23 and made my way to the Orcas Family Health Center. I walked in the door with more bags than I’d care to mention, walked to the counter and said “Hello, I’m your medical student from Salt Lake!” The rest is history. I’ve now been in the clinic and I have honestly loved my experience more than I
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Kristen Lilja with Dr. David Shinstrom at OFHC. could have imagined. Dave and Phoebe are not only excellent providers, but also exceptional teachers. The staff as a whole have become a huge part of my education. It could be said that it takes a clinic to educate a medical student. I have experienced greatness outside the clinic as well as I’ve enjoyed Cascade Lake, JP and the OK Rhythm Boys, The Grange, Meghan’s 90th birthday party, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, App’s Memorial Service, the Saturday Farmers’ Market, Mandy’s beautiful voice, Orcas Island
Physical Therapy and much more – all in my first week. I’m excited for the next couple of weeks as I complete my rotation, but sad to eventually board that ferry to go home. I’m happy to know, however, that when I return one day I will sit on the ferry as it approaches Orcas thinking of how excited I am to rejoin such a wonderful community. Thanks for everything Orcas Island. Kristen Lilja is a third year medical student visiting from University of Utah School of Medicine.
Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL LOPEZ High Low Precip July 29 72 49 — July 30 70 51 — July 31 68 52 — Aug. 1 68 55 — Aug. 2 63 56 .15 Aug. 3 71 53 — Aug. 4 74 50 — Precipitation in July: .03” Precipitation in 2013: 12.93” Reported by Jack Giard Bakerview Rd. ORCAS July 29 July 30 July 31
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Noxious weed alert: English ivy
by KATE YTURRI, JUDY WINER and GWEN STAMM WSU Master Gardeners
English ivy is an attractive vine that is widespread in Western Washington and the San Juans. It is an ornamental that is often planted intentionally, but it has become an invasive plant in forests, woodlands and parks throughout the region. English ivy vines are evergreen, grow vigorously year round and are well adapted to the mild
Pacific Northwest climate. In the understory of forests, English ivy spreads over the ground, crowding out and killing native wildflowers, ferns and tree seedlings. These ivy vines make thick mats that are often perfect hosts for pests such as rats. Since ivy roots can be thick and shallow rooted, they often degrade the integrity of sloped areas and lead to erosion. On walls and fences they can grow into the wood and mortar, causing structural and aes-
Marine Watch Put on the brakes, there’s a puffin
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ot many animals would make me divert my attention from the orca whales more than a tufted puffin. Without a doubt the most beautiful, colorful bird we see around the islands, with the Harlequin duck coming in a close second. It’s rare to see puffins here compared to 50 years ago, but lately there has been one or two puffins sighted near Whale Rocks in Cattle Pass. The Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) also known as Crested Puffin, is a relatively abundant medium-sized pelagic seabird in the auk (Alcidae) family found throughout the North Pacific Ocean. It is one of three species of puffin that make up the Fratercula genus and is easily recognizable by its thick red bill and yellow tufts. When we do see puffins they are usually mixed in with a raft of rhinoceros auklets, a cousin of the puffin. But believe me you will know you’re seeing a Puffin. Its bright colors have earned the tufted puffin the nickname, “parrot of the sea”. In early Spring, its beak and feet turn a vibrant orange in preparation for breeding season, but in Winter they are a pale grey color and can be found out at sea near the 100 fathom curve. Tufted puffins range from Big Sur California in the eastern north Pacific to Japan in the western north Pacific and northward through the Aleutian Islands. Puffins live in breeding colonies as far south as Queen Charlotte Island in British Columbia, and their range extends eastward to eastern Siberia and the Sea of Okhotsk and north to coasts in the Chukchi Sea, including Point Barrow. Puffins do not migrate over long distances, but make their home on the open waters over the continental shelf when their nesting time ends. Puffin sightings were common years ago here but encroachment, increasing predators such as the Norway rat, and habitat destruction displaced the puffins. They are most vulnerable at their nesting sights which are on rocks or in cliffs. In Alaska, populations appear to be increasing everywhere except in the southeast. Populations in Japan are nearly extinct, and those in California, Oregon, and Washington are declining. Seeing a puffin is truly a treat. I’ve had guests on board that had that “what are you doing?” look on their face when in the middle of being with the orca whales I would peel off to see a puffin that’s been reported. But when we get there everyone is happy we did. Tom and Nate Averna operate Deer Harbor Charters. This column will keep you informed on the local wildlife we encounter on our trips as well as news about wildlife around the world.
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thetic damage. When they are allowed to grow up into trees they often affect tree health by increasing the likelihood of bark disease. Trees are more likely to blow down due to the sail effect of the large mass of ivy in the tree. It can also reduce the light to tree branches because of the covering ivy. English ivy varieties vary in leaf size and shape from small narrow leaves to large broadly shaped leaves. They can be deeply or shallowly lobed. However, they are recognizable to most as heart shaped, shiny leaves that grow in dense whorllike clusters and produce umbrella like groups of small greenish yellow flowers in the fall followed by dark purple to black berries in the late winter or early spring. Immature ivy leaves tend to be lobed and mature ones are heart-shaped. As ivy climbs, it puts out small
rootlets that exude a sticky substance allowing them to stick to most any surface. Older vines can be tree-like and as much as five inches thick. It takes ivy about 10 years to climb, mature, flower and produce seeds which are then spread throughout the islands by starlings and other seed eaters. Since it is shade tolerant, well adapted to our climate, and does well in almost any soil, it roots almost everywhere a seed is dropped. Control of English ivy is best achieved with physical removal. Hand pulling, with the aid of a shovel to loosen soil and remove root fragments, is relatively easy due to the sturdy stems that are not deeply rooted. Ivy plants that are growing on trees can be controlled by cutting the vines from the lower trunk after prying them off, and removing
the vines from the ground. The upper vines will die if not rooted in the ground although this may take several months. Pulling upper vines from the tree can be dangerous as weakened branches may fall. Mulching all areas where the vine has been removed will decrease the chance of regrowth of the ivy and other undesirable weeds. In large areas the ivy mats can be rolled
up like carpet and left to rot or disposed of as yard waste. Four cultivars of English ivy have been placed on the Washington State Noxious Weed List as Class C noxious weeds and have been selected for control countywide by the San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board. Containment of spread is required by law due to the impacts of this vine on the environment.
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depression. The National Sleep Foundation reports that most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night to feel fully rested while school children aged five to 12 years require nine to 11 hours, and adolescents aged 11 to 17 years require eight and a half to nine and a half hours each night. For Val Harris, who has spent about 30 years in emergency medical services, a night of interrupted sleep was normal. As a
paramedic, sometimes she would find herself drifting to sleep and would get a call out to the field, other times she would be out all night. “I was used to operating on only a few hours of sleep,” she said. Now that she has retired from her job as a paramedic, she has the luxury of sleeping through the night, but her mind and body won’t allow for a full eight hours of shut eye. “I never thought not
sleeping would bother me, but now as I’m getting older and I have hit closer to menopause, I’ve noticed a lot of disruption getting up through the night,” said Harris, who is 51. “It’s a rare night when I can sleep all night long.” As Harris has navigated through her changing sleep patterns, she has learned a few tricks to getting more z’s. “Shutting your brain off is one of the hardest things … I used to be way better at it,” Harris said. She says that red wine in particular will make her really sleepy at first, but there is a rebound effect that will wake her later in the evening. Another tip is to not eat late in the evening because it can create acid reflux and physical discomfort, which will make you restless in bed. Harris says that having the right pillow and a quality mattress also helps with aches and pains that can keep you awake. Her biggest piece of advice is to get sleep when you can. “If you look at animals, like dogs and cats, they make no apologies for sleeping,” she said. “As humans we overanalyze everything and fight our natural rhythms and urges because we feel guilty about things like taking a nap.” For more info on sleep issues, visit www.sleepfoundation.org and www.cdc. gov/sleep
Although waking up in the middle of the night may be part of our natural cycle, there is research to support that getting sleep throughout the night is important. According to studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions – such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and
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Native oysters make a comeback Kwiaht researchers have relocated over 200 mature native Olympia oysters from Fidalgo Bay in Anacortes to Fisherman Bay on Lopez as the first stage of stateapproved recovery of this ecologically important and tasty bivalve in San Juan County. The transplants are the offspring of oysters collected on Lopez over a decade ago by the Puget Sound Restoration Fund, spawned out in the Lummi Indian Nation shellfish hatchery, and seeded in Fidalgo Bay as a habitat restoration project of the Skagit County Marine Resources Committee. Meanwhile, wild Olympia oysters disappeared from the San Juan Islands. Coordinating the return of Olympia oysters were
Kwiaht’s Russel Barsh and Dr. Paul Dinnel, a Shannon Point Marine Center biologist and a member of the SCMRC, who was instrumental in the Fidalgo Bay oyster restoration program. Dinnel says that, unlike the widespread, larger Pacific oyster, introduced in our waters in the 1920s, the Olympia is a “brooding” species. Instead of releasing their eggs into the sea to spend weeks adrift in the plankton, females hold onto their eggs and offspring until they are nearly ready to settle down and grow to adulthood. Larval Olympia oysters settle close to their parents to form extensive beds or “reefs” that also offer shelter to juvenile herring, smelt, crab and shrimp. “Native oyster reefs were
once a key element of the structure and ecology of bays throughout the Salish Sea,” Barsh says. “But they have been missing from the islands for almost century.” He believes that the loss of oyster reefs may have been as detrimental to forage fish populations as declines in eelgrass. In the mid- to late-19th century, boatloads of oysters were shipped from the South Sound to San Francisco, where they earned the moniker “Olympia.” Sawmills, dredging and over-exploitation nearly extirpated native oysters from the Salish Sea a century ago. Recovery efforts began in the 1990s and are closely regulated by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, which is anxious to preserve what remains of oysters’ genetic
near the Seattle Yacht Club. In his adult life he was never without a boat including a 32-foot Kettering Pacific Class racing boat, a beautiful mahogany-hulled sailboat which he kept in pristine condition with much sanding and varnish. In his years on Orcas, he would say that he had “50-feet of boat” spread over four different watercraft including a double kayak, the family favorite. Chuck grew up in Redmond. He and his wife Mary Anne moved to Orcas in 1996. They were high school sweethearts at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland who rediscovered each other at their 25th high
school reunion and married shortly thereafter. On Orcas, they would almost always be seen together, a matched set. Chuck is survived by his wife Mary Anne Baggaley Owen; his three adult children – Tim Owen (and wife Andrine) who resides in Norway; Mark Owen (and wife Reagan) of North Bend; and Jami Owen Davis (and husband Ryan) of Edmonds; his older brother Donald Owen (and wife Marina) of Tacoma and his sister Karen Lucy of Kirkland. He is also survived by two step sons, Matthew Manetti (and wife Mariah) of Peachtree City, Ga. and Mark Manetti (and wife Wendy) of South Riding, Va. as well as his nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church in Eastsound at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, Wash. and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Chuck please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Obituary Chuck (Charles E.) Owen After a five-year adventure, as he would call it, with cancer, Chuck Owen, age 74, left us on Aug. 2 for what he believed was his next great experience. He is best known on Orcas for his love of the land and creation of an extraordinary garden/ park surrounding his home on the water in Eastsound. Son and grandson of real estate appraisers and developers, Chuck earned his BA in business/real estate at the University of Washington where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He enjoyed many years at Weyerhaeuser managing their real estate properties and subsequently established his own land development company. In later years, he consulted with banks, corporate clients and large-property owners on the use and value of their holdings. He continued his love of “dirt” on his Orcas property and in the landscaping advice he would give to his many friends on the island. One of his singular achievements is the unique way in which he constructed the beautiful masonry steps that connect the paths he built throughout his property, including the 102 steps leading down to the water. And he loved the water as much as the land. In college he lived on a boat moored
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diversity and health. Larval oysters from the new Fisherman Bay bed should settle within Fisherman Bay, Dinnel says. Setting out mesh bags filled with some clean dry Pacific oyster shells on tidelands should help capture any offspring over the next few summers, and technical assistance is available from Kwiaht. Lopez High School students will be engaged to help monitor the recovery of oysters in the bay. Barsh notes that even the mature Olympia oysters are too small to har-
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Juvenile Olympia oysters at just a few months old. vest legally in Washington, but he adds “Native oysters are delicious, firmer and richer than Pacific oysters, and perhaps someday the
Fisherman Bay population will be abundant and clean enough to be enjoyed again, sustainably, by islanders.”
Changing Times, Changing Names by TOM WELCH
for the Orcas Island Historical Society
Until 1791, when Spanish explorers first named Orcas Island for the then-Viceroy of Mexico, a gentleman with thirteen names, the seventh of which was “H’Orcasitees”, this island had many names. The Lummi Indians who occupied the island seasonally prior to the coming of the white man named places on the island, and landmarks such as Mt. Constitution, but not necessarily the entire island. Their villages and seasonal living areas were known, certainly, but more as individual locations rather than as part of a larger island. In historical times we have seen Orcas Island renamed as Hull’s Island by the U.S. Exploring Expedition (U.S. Ex Ex) in 1841, but delay in publication eventually consigned that name, honoring Captain Isaac Hull of the U.S.S. Constitution, to the dustbin of history. English surveyors, Captain Kellett among them, published charts and maps that
restored “Orcas Island” as the name some years prior to Captain Wilkes’ publication of the charts of the U.S. Ex Ex showing this island renamed as “Hull’s Island”. Thanks be to Captain Wilkes’ writers block….I’m not sure just how much cachet ‘Hull’s Island’ might have, but it doesn’t seem to equal “Orcas” to me. Other local features, such as the body of water between Orcas and Lopez Islands that we know as Upright Channel, were also renamed by Wilkes and the U.S. Ex Ex. Upright Channel was called the “Frolic Straits”, for example. (Personally, I prefer that name to the one in current usage). Locations on Orcas Island have seen many name changes, too. What we now call Flaherty’s Hill used to be known as “King’s Hill”. Buck Bay, near Olga, was originally known as ‘Stockade Bay’. East Sound was historically known as Buck Bay before it was renamed to its’ current designation. The small island in front of the Out-
look Inn we now know as Indian Island, but when I was in high school back in the 1960’s everyone called it Jap Island. Before that, it was known as Victory Island. Before that, it was known as Treasure Island. Steamboat captains piloting mailboats to Eastsound in dense fog often used Treasure Island as a location marker, bouncing their foghorn sound off the rocks so they could tell how close they were to the dock at Madrona Point. They say that change is natural, and necessary, but I’m not convinced that changing traditional, established names of places here is a good thing. We certainly don’t want to change the name of Moran State Park to “Clearcut State Park”, despite present appearances. Nor should we change the name of Mt. Baker Road to Speedway Lane just because they’ve widened and leveled the road. Let’s keep the traditional, familiar names as long as we can – I think there will be plenty of changes to come.
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Art show at Island Hoppin’ Island Hoppin’ Brewery will be showcasing the work of a local artist for the next two months. Photographer and visual artist Grace Grantham has been capturing the uniqueness that is Orcas island for
the last five years. This exhibit will show a blend of local sites and landmarks as well as several images of a purely personal nature. Grantham was born with cerebral palsy and uses her art to visually lend a Grace Grantham photo
Left: Orcas photographer Grace Grantham will have her photography and art on display at Island Hoppin’ Brewery.
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The 57th Annual Library Book Fair has arrived with a new location and much more by CALI BAGBY Staff report
From main street to the Village Green, the beloved annual Friends of the Library Fair has found itself in several interesting locations. In honor of the fair’s 57th anniversary and the 20th birthday of the library, this year’s book sale will be at the library grounds on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rose Street will be closed off from Pine to Madrona to accommodate many of the booths, which will also extend down the driveway and into the parking lot. The book sale tables are expected to take up over half of the parking lot. “The number of book donations seems to increase every year. I think that the island is really flooded with books,” said Phil Heikkinen, library director. “Basically, I think that more books are brought here than leave here; and that may likely be true worldwide, because I think that most people would agree that it is always easier to buy a book than to throw one away.” Pierrette Guimond said islanders were worried that the Friends of the Library would be receiving less donations, but it turns out that this year’s “generosity” numbers have hit a new record. “This year we have the most books we have ever seen ... 700 to 800 boxes,” said Guimond, Friends of the Library president and book sale organizer. “We have more than we can ever sell.” Guimond agrees with Heikkinen that people on the island are avid readers and therefore tend to donate quality books. Over the many years that she has volunteered for the Friends she has seen certain trends in regards to literature. For instance, she says hardback fiction books don’t sell like they did before, which may be a consequence of the popularity Cali Bagby photo
Left: A young reader at last year’s Orcas Library Fair in Eastsound.
of Kindles and other e-books. But the fact that the fair is still going strong after 57 years is a testament to the power of holding a book in one’s hands. “It’s a fun day in August and you can buy a big bag of books for very little money,” she said. Other changes are also being made to this year’s fair. There will be no art auctions, but there will be 28 booths, including vendors and local nonprofits. “I expect the ambiance to be very mellow,” said James Lobdell, the fair coordinator. “We’re looking forward to it and to recreating the library fair.” Lobdell also has a line-up of entertainment with music by Stormy Hildreth, Emy and Lisa Carter and Madie Jane West. Guimond is still looking for volunteers to help with the sale. To lend a hand, call 376-4264.
How the Friends help the community Total grants approved by Friends for 2013: $45,175 Programs include: •Collection development: $5,000 •Summer Reading Program: $1,500 •Author visits and other speakers: $3,000 •Halloween for kids: $500 •Elementary School Book Club: $250 •Middle School Book Club: $250 •Adult programs: $1,000 •Senior Project by Orcas Island High School student: $500 •Book Letters (book reviews, author interviews and more); $650 •Book Club: $775 •Sunday Hours: $4,000 •20th Anniversary Expenses: $6,000 •New integrated online library system: $20,000 pledged for when project is confirmed
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CanCer Support Group:
Deer harbor potLuCK:
Monthly no cost, confidential support group, Community Church Fireside Room, 5 p.m. Call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198 for info.
6:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Club, bring a dish to share, your place setting, and beverage. Call 376-5404 for more info.
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SAT., AUG. 10
Chamber muSiC: The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival opens Aug. 9 at Orcas Center with the reunion of three musicians: pianist Jeffrey Kahane, violin soloist Joseph Swensen and New York Philharmonic
LibrarY Fair: Annual book sale will be at the library grounds, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. JuDD CoVe WaLK: Judd Cove Lime Kiln Interpretive Walk, with Boyd Pratt and Steve Cohan, 1 to 3 p.m., bring trail-appropriate footwear.
CHURCH SERVICES on Orcas Island & in the San Juans CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
10:00 a.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m. Testimony Meeting First Wed. of the month Orcas Elementary School Library 376-5873
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Serving Orcas Island For 129 years Sunday Worship 9:30AM (Nursery & Kids SS during 2nd Service) Weekday programs for all ages. Info @ www.OrcasChurch.org Or call Pastor Dick Staub, Scott Harris or Grant Myles-Era @ 6422 In Eastsound on Madrona
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Parish of Orcas Island Eastsound (by the water) • 376-2352 Rev. Wray MacKay & Rev. Kate Kinney Baptisms & Weddings SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 1st Sunday in month - 10:00 am Other Sundays - 8:00 & 10 am Church School & Nursery THURSDAYS: 12 noon Rector’s Forum & Holy Eucharist
LIFE CHURCH
Sunday 10:00 am Senior Center on 62 Henry Road Nursery and Kid’s Life Contemporary Passionate Worship Our Vision: Share Jesus. Share Life. 376-6332
LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS
Sunday 11:00 am St. David’s Chuch 760 Park St., Friday Harbor Sunday 9:00 am Center Chuch 312 Davis Bay Rd., Lopez Island Pastor Anne Hall Sunday 1:15 pm Emmanuel Chuch 242 Main St., Eastsound 468-3025 • pastoranne@lutheransanjuans.org
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Orcas - St Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 1:00 pm Sundays Lopez - Center Chuch Mass 10:30 am Saturdays
wEDS., AUG. 7 & 14 niGht marKet: Local farmers and food vendors will be offering their wares on the Village Green during Night Markets from 5 to 8 p.m.
SUN., AUG. 11 SpirituaL CompaSSion:
“Karunya Marga – The Art Of Spiritual Compassion” presented by Sambodha teacher Aiyanna from Germany, 6:30-9 p.m., Ocean Song Temple, 102 Cliffhouse Ct., bottom of Rosario Rd., sliding scale cost of $5-$25.
wEDS., AUG. 14 tooth extraCtion CLiniC:
Free clinic at Dr. Michael
Triplett’s office (routine and surgical extractions including wisdom teeth) for those in need on Orcas and Shaw. Call 376-4301. CarL burGer: Performing at the Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Parish, noon. Burger will be singing his favorite tunes to which he has added his personal style.
wEDS. – ONGOING 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
Community briefs Walk at Judd Cove Boyd Pratt and Steve Cohan will lead a Judd Cove Lime Kiln interpretive walk on Saturday, Aug. 10. This walk is sure to delight anyone interested in the cultural history of Orcas Island, say organizers. Pratt is an architectural historian from San Juan Island. His extensive research coupled with a delightful storytelling style brings to life the fascinating process of quarrying and processing limestone in the 19th century. Cohan, the stone mason responsible for restoration of the Judd Cove lime kiln, will join the group
to explain and demonstrate the use of lime in the preparation of fine mortars. The walk will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring trail-appropriate footwear.
ask questions about cemeteries The San Juan County Cemetery District #3, which oversees the Woodlawn and Mt. Baker Cemeteries on Orcas, welcomes questions about burial arrangements, plot purchases and headstone placements. For more information, call 472-1573, visit www.orcascemetery. org or email clerk@orcascemetery.org
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to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LionS CLub: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., American Legion.
ThURS. – ONGOING aL-anon: 5:30 p.m., Benson
Hall, Emmanuel Church. narCotiCS anonYmouS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Ally, Eastsound. LibrarY StorY timeS: 11 a.m., Orcas Island Library children’s room, for children between the ages of three and six; all kids welcome. Vibrant VeGetarian CooKinG CLub: 6 p.m., Orcas Christian
SAT. – ONGOING 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. iSLeShare timebanK: For orientations, call Morgan Meadows at 376-9213. LibrarY StorY timeS: 11 a.m., Library children’s room.
SUN. – ONGOING aLCohoLiCS anonYmouS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
mON. – ONGOING
School Kitchen,107 Enchanted Forest Road. Meets on the second Thursday of every month to learn how to add more veggies, fruit, legumes andgrains into island lifestyles.
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.
FRI. – ONGOING
aa For Women: 5:30 to 6:30.
aLCohoLiCS anonYmouS:
Community Church family center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
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Benson Hall, Emmanuel. aa For men: 7-8 p.m. Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. KiWaniS: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.
burger to perform Carl Burger will be performing at the weekly Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Parish on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Burger will be singing his favorite tunes to which he has added his personal style. Along with his musical abilities, the audience will be introduced to his charm and sense of humor. Burger is a State Park Ranger turned Spring Bay Innkeeper. He has lived at Obstruction Pass with his wife, Sandy Playa, for 21 years. He began playing guitar/banjo in 1962, probably hitting his peak around 1963. He also sings with island neighbors John Liger and Marc Cohen. His musical muses are Peter Schickele (PDQ Bach), Spike Jones and Weird Al Yankovic. The concert starts at noon, but come early for a seat. There is no admission charge, however, donations are collected for the annual Vigil Cleveland Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded every year to a deserving Orcas music student. Everyone is invited to bring a lunch and eat on the lawn following the concert.
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Bredouw and Faun Fables Middleton wins art award concert in Eastsound Orcas Island native Henri Bredouw (aka Henri Bardot) will be performing songs off his newest album “Tunnels” along with a mixture of covers and new material Sunday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. in the Village Green. Although Bredouw has done extensive touring throughout the Midwest and performed at this year’s SXSW Music Festival in Austin, this will be his first solo performance for local audiences. Using a mixture of ‘looping’ and live effects sampling, Bredouw uses electric guitar and keyboard to create lush, ambient soundscapes that settle beneath his unique brand of indiefolk songwriting. The evening will be shared with Faun Fables. The group Faun Fables is a crossroads where ancient ballad, art song, physical theater and rock music meet. The lyrics speak to people of all ages about things like rugged housekeeping, street kids, growing old, sleepwalking and exiled travelers returning home. Faun Fables, consisting of members Dawn McCarthy and Nils Frykdahl, has been attracting a devoted and eclectic following since 1997 with numerous performances throughout North America, Europe, Israel,
Australia, New Zealand, Iceland and six record releases distributed worldwide on Drag City Records. McCarthy was raised in Spokane, Wash. by two piano players from Chicago and grew up making sounds and dances with a big family. In New York City, Dawn studied at the School Of Visual Arts and New School for Social Research and cut her teeth as a performer with several adventurous theatrical and musical groups. A solo and musical exploration through Europe plus a fateful meeting with Oakland-based entertainer Frykdahl began a creative chapter in 1997 that eventually relocated her to the thriving arts community of the Bay Area, Calif.
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The Orcas Library is hosting author JA Jance on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Victorian Room at the Outlook Inn. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of the J.P. Beaumont series, the Joanna Brady series, the Ali Reynolds series, and four interrelated thrillers about the Walker Family. Jance will be available for book signing, with books being provided by Darvill’s Book Store. Her next book featuring JP Beaumont, “Second Watch,” will be released Sept. 10. This event is sponsored by the Orcas Island Library and the Friends of the Library and is free to the public.
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Orcas Island artist Kim Middleton won an “Award of Merit” for her oil painting “Regal Chukar” in the Women Artists of the West, 43rd national juried exhibition, WAOWing the Centennial State. The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park Fine Art Gallery hosted the exhibit July 6 to 28 in Estes Park, Colo. Middleton’s oil paintings titled “Regal Chukar” and “A Perfect Day” were two of the 88 works selected from 402 pieces submitted to this year’s annual show. The complete art show is online and may be perused at www.waow.org. During the art opening in Estes Park, Middleton demonstrated her painting techniques. Working on a few small pieces, she showed how to create the richness and luminosity captured in her paintings by using thin layers of red, blue, or yellow transparent oil paint. Building multiple layers of glazes generates a variety of hues and values that interact with prior layers. This painting technique is time consuming since each of the 30 plus layers in a painting must dry before the next is applied. Middleton’s art can be seen during the Orcas Island Artist’s Studio Tour on Aug. 16 to 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Middleton
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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.
CALL FOR BIDS RUN-OFF ROAD AND INTERSECTION SAFETY PROJECT SIGN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM CRP #041101, CRP #041111 Federal Aid Number: HSIP-000S(252) Project Summary Description of Work This Contract provides for the supply and delivery of retroreflective regulatory and warning signs, complete with necessary posts and hardware, all in accordance with and described in the Contract Provisions and Plans. Estimated Cost $67,000-$81,000 Working Days Length of contract time to complete delivery of all materials is 50 working days, in accordance with the delivery schedule described in the Contract Provisions and Plans. Informational Items Washington State Sales Tax This Contract is subject to WAC 458-20-171, Washington State Sales Tax Rule 170. In accordance, the Bidder shall include Washington State Retail Sales Taxes as a line item in the Bid Schedule (Section 1-07.2). Requirements for Minimum Prevailing Wages This contract is funded with Federal aid, 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 office and online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/public works/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. Individual copies may be purchased 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 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 with “Sign Replacement Program” 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 of August 14, 2013. 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 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, dis-
advantaged 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 46.2.24) LEGAL NO. 499028 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. July 24, 31, August 7, 2013.
0630037, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from JASON P ALLEN, A SINGLE PERSON, as Grantor, to SAN JUAN TITLE LLC, as Trustee, in favor of ISLANDERS BANK, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by ISLANDERS BANK. 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. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 7/15/2012, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of April 17, 2013 Delinquent Payments from July 15, 2012 9 payments at $ 937.38 each $ 8,436.42 1 payments at $ 1,079.17 each $ 1,079.17 (07-15-12 through 04-17-13) Late Charges: $ 3,271.53 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES 2010 TAXES $ 1,701.43 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $ 14,488.55 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $163,960.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on August 16,
2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by August 5, 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 on or before August 5, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after August 5, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, 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 addresses: JASON P ALLEN, 343 PETRICH ROAD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 JASON P ALLEN, PO BOX 1103, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 SPOUSE OF JASON P ALLEN, PO BOX 1103, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 SPOUSE OF JASON P ALLEN, 343 PETRICH ROAD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 by both first class and certified mail on 3/14/2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 3/15/2013, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 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’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at
the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. 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 of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the 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 same 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. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on 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
Notice of a Public Hearing To Approve a San Juan County Solid Waste Systems Operations and Service Agreement (Orcas Solid Waste Facility) between San Juan County, Washington & San Juan County General Solid Waste Disposal District & Orcas Recycling Services (a Washington Nonprofit Corporation) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed San Juan County Solid Waste Systems Operations and Service Agreement (Orcas Solid Waste Facility) between San Juan County, Washington & San Juan County General Solid Waste Disposal District & Orcas Recycling Services. The public hearing will be held at the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA on Tuesday, August 19, 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 Agreement. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will delib-
erate and consider modifications to the Agreement that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Agreement 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 Agreement 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. beginning August 9. Summary: The agreement would establish the terms of operation to be provided by Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) at the Orcas Island Solid Waste Facility. If approved as proposed, the Agreement would designate ORS as the vendor responsible for providing solid waste and recycling handling services and would establish rates and hours of operation for solid waste and recycling disposal at the Facility. The Agreement may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or Sam Gibboney, Solid Waste Program Manager at 360-370-0534. LEGAL NO. SJ502821 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. August 7, 2013
LEGALS Trustee’s Sale No: 01-IB-124373 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on August 16, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE, 350 COURT STREET #7, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington: LOT 42, BRIDLE TRAIL ESTATES AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. EXHIBIT FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION TRUSTEE’S SALE NO. 01IB-124373 EXHIBIT ‘A’ Lot 42, BRIDLE TRAIL ESTATES, A PRIVATE SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Volume 4 of Plats, at pages 49, 49A and 49B, in the office of the Auditor of San Juan County, Washington. TOGETHER WITH a non-exclusive easement for roadway and utility purposes over, under and across the road right-ofway as shown as Tarte Road, Margaret Lane and Pearlie Lane as shown on the face of the Plat and as dedicated in the Dedication of Bridle Trail Estates, a Private Subdivision. Situate in San Juan County, Washington. Tax Parcel No: 461353 042 000, commonly known as 343 PETRICH ROAD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/30/2006, recorded 6/30/2006, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 2006
and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-984-4663) Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/cons u m e r s / h o m e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&fiIterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act. DATED: 4/15/2013 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee By: MELANIE, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: www.rtrustee.com P1034060 7/17, 08/07/2013 LEGAL NO. S494643 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. July 17, August 7, 2013.
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