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Election 2013 | Two islanders vie for school board
Justin Paulsen is running against incumbent Tony Ghazel; county puts charter amendment on ballot
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Tony Ghazel (left) and Justin Paulsen (right) are running for school board. by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
Three positions on the Orcas Island School Board are on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election. Ballots will be mailed out on Oct. 18. Chris Sutton and Scott Lancaster are up for re-election unopposed while Justin Paulsen is running against incumbent Tony Ghazel for the director two position. Also on the ballot is a change to
the charter amendment. See the story on page six for more about the proposition. The Islands’ Sounder asked Ghazel and Paulsen the following questions.
Tony Ghazel Sounder: Why are you running for re-election? Ghazel: I strongly believe that education is what defines a community, and serving in the capac-
ity of a school board director allows me to be at the forefront of advocating for that belief. We need to ensure that we create conditions in which our children and staff can succeed, and that everyone involved in the education of our children is appreciated and held to a high standard. We must not fail the children in our charge. I want to build on our successes of the past few years and also continue advocating on behalf of our children at the state level in pursuit of full funding of basic education. S: What have you learned while serving on the school board? G: On the Orcas school board there are five hardworking, dedicated and passionate individuals and each wants the best for our children and staff. You learn, however, that sometimes you don’t agree on how that gets accomplished. So you do your homework, respect others’ passion, negotiate, reason, compromise and then, when you get consensus, you support the whole board’s decision.
I also learned that when you build trust amongst your peers and add perseverance and dedication, you have a successful formula for getting a lot accomplished and making a difference. At the end of the day you create conditions where children and staff can succeed. S: What experience do you bring to the position? G: I have been an effective school board director serving twice as chairman, twice as vice-chairman, two years as the state’s athletic liaison, six years as state legislative liaison and currently serve as the vice-chairman of the Washington State School Directors’ Association Legislative Committee. I also served on the budget advisory committee, was actively involved in the passage of the 2005, 2011 and the 2012 bond elections, maintenance and operation levies and a 2012 tech levy. I served as Education Foundation treasurer for three years and have been president and a board member of the Orcas Lions Club. I also own and operate
Second OPALCO board member resigns by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter
Disagreement over strategies for deployment of broadband has prompted another resignation from the local power and light cooperative's board of directors. When George Mulligan resigned from the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative’s board in May, his resignation letter cited “very different perspectives on matters of governance, and management resources.” It did not specifically reference broadband deployment strategy. John Bogert’s resignation letter does. His letter was similar in its respectful, positive tone, but provided more details and was critical of the board’s broadband direction. Fiber optics deployment has been pursued by OPALCO since 2001, partly for use in controlling and managing its electrical grid and partly for possible resale to commercial broadband users. These ideas are not unique to OPALCO - virtually all utilities, including rural cooperatives, have been utilizing fiber-optic technology for many purposes. OPALCO has studied consumer broadband deployment for several years, culminating in
2012, when the co-op’s top executives made presentations on the four major islands asking members to sign up for future broadband services. In August of that year, OPALCO announced it had landed a $34 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development loan to pay for infrastructure design and deployment, some for broadband deployment. The original plan envisioned repayment from a $15 per month co-op infrastructure fee and an Internet service fee of $75 per month. The approved business plan required that about 6,000 subscribers sign up to make the plan viable. By May of this year, 900 members had signed up. After Mulligan resigned from the board on May 21, OPALCO announced a “new direction” for broadband deployment and said subscriber deposits would be credited to their electric bills. The new direction provided for a $3 million to $5 million OPALCO investment in infrastructure to be leased to internet service providers such as CenturyLink, who would provide broadband services to consumers. OPALCO framed what happened differently: “That idea was shelved in mid-June
2013 when the plan gained the attention of the competition and an opportunity emerged to accomplish the improved broadband service in the county at a lower cost and lower risk to the co-op.” In October, negotiations with CenturyLink have apparently taken a turn, although OPALCO says negotiations continue and a draft contract has been prepared and is under review. Bogert's letter suggests that OPALCO is returning to the idea of building-out the infrastructure itself. OPALCO says the buildout will be incremental over ten years, with possible leasing to broadband providers, including CenturyLink. At the same time, Bogert, who earlier this year was re-elected for another term, resigned from the board. In his letter of resignation, Bogert said he had supported the board's effort to explore two alternative broadband deployment strategies – “OPALCO-only and a partnership with CenturyLink and/or other providers.” But more recent developments prompted a parting of the ways: “The board’s recent decision to unilaterally proceed with broadband buildout
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a technology consulting business and am an electrical contractor. S: If re-elected, what are your goals? G: Firstly, my goal is to serve our children and their families by providing robust curriculum including music and athletic programs to empower our children to succeed in whatever career path they choose. Secondly, I will continue being a careful steward of the public’s funds by passing sensible budgets, completing within budget the revamping of the 1980’s buildings, and achieving a healthy fund balance. Thirdly, to engage our community and our local legislators: Senator Kevin Ranker and Representatives Kristine Lytton and Jeff Morris, who have supported us on many occasions to eventually gain full funding for basic education which includes better compensation for our faculty and staff. S: How do you feel the school construction and renovation projects have been going? G: Since I became a school board member we have successfully completed, within budget, five renovation and construction
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25th annual Healing Arts Fair News briefs The Healing Arts Center has for 25 years occupied their historic two-story building in the heart of Eastsound. The center, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to offering alternative modalities for health and well-being to the community. The first Healing Arts Fair, a fundraiser showcasing the talents of various practitioners, took place in 1988. More information on the center’s history and practices can be found at orcashealingarts.org. The Healing Arts Center welcomes the
community to its Fall Healing Arts Fair on the weekend of Oct. 19 and 20. This fundraiser, offered twice a year, allows clients to try out acupuncture and different styles of massage and bodywork at greatly discounted rates. A few sessions such as Thai Massage are offered by prepaid coupons, good through November. Sessions may be booked by phoning the Healing Arts Center at 376-4002, or stopping by 453 North Beach Road between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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The fall clothing bank will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 with extended hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate more families. Children’s, women’s and men’s clothing and shoes and bedding will be available at no cost. Gently used items can be dropped off at the Orcas Christian School gym starting October 14. If you have any questions please call Dawn Parnell at 376-4595. Thank you for your support.
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A heavy, early season storm drenched Eastsound in the morning hours of Sept. 25. Stations in and around Eastsound reported up to 2.2 inches of rain over a two-hour period. Widespread minor flooding followed, with up to 5 inches of standing water in businesses and the post office. “I’ve been with Public Works for over 30 years and have never seen a rain event like this one,” said Russ Harvey, Public Works Operations Manager. The heavy storm revealed the limitations of the aging system in Eastsound.
Older catch basin grates, which are more prone to clogging, and a lack of curbs and gutters contributed to the flooding. Public Works is considering newer designs to handle the flow more efficiently. There was some good news to report. Historically flooded areas downstream from the recently installed constructed wetland on the Village Green did not suffer any flooding. The new wetland also reduced the amount of water impacting the southern section of North Beach Road. Future connections to the wetland from Rose and Fern streets should reduce the amount of water in Prune Alley if and when the next major storm event occurs.
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The Orcas Island Library presents “Reimagining Orcas Island: Building resilience amid turbulence” on Monday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. The talk will be held by Nicole Foss, pictured above, and Laurence Boomert. They are both experts in global finance, energy and nuclear safety, permaculture and community-building. The event is free and sponsored by Friends of the Library. For more info, call 376-4985 or visit www. orcaslibrary.org.
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Getting the water turned off can prevent damage and leaks in the water system. • Have plenty of flashlights on hand and a corded phone. These will work in a power outage – and remember that the number to report an outage to OPALCO is 376-3599. • Have a battery operated radio on hand. • Sign up to receive Island Alerts at www.sanjuandem. net. In addition, October is named as “NOAA Weather Radio Month” and also marks the Great Washington Shakeout when residents of 37 states and British Columbia will participate in earthquake/tsunami drills. You can find more information at the DEM website http://sanjuandem.net or contact the DEM office at 370-7612, 370-0587, or email dem@sanjuandem. net.
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when gusts of 87 mph and 20 foot waves were recorded in the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Strong Northwest windstorms have occurred from October through April with the majority striking in the winter between November and February. Join the San Juan County/ Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management and residents throughout Washington in observation of Disaster Preparedness Month. What can you do to be prepared? Here are some easy steps to start with: • Review and renew your store of supplies – have seven days of easy to prepare food and water on hand. • If you are planning trips, or will be away from your island home, arrange to have a neighbor check on your place in case of a winter cold snap and power outages that freeze pipes.
On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team will deliver free training sessions at the Lopez Island Library and the OPALCO office in Eastsound. The free training sessions are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds on a monthly basis to establish the baseline pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Through an interactive, hands-on workshop, trainees will become acquainted with the custom COASST field guide, “Beached Birds,” and have a chance to try out their newly acquired identification skills on seabird species common to the Puget Sound. COASST is a citizen science project of the University of Washington in partnership with state, tribal, and federal agencies, environmental organizations, and community groups. Reserve your spot by calling 206-221-6893 or by emailing coasst@uw.edu.
will focus on the “Search, Capture & Rescue of Oiled Birds,” with part of the training to include practice on the beach of the techniques and strategies discussed in the class. It will be held on San Juan Island. IOSA also offers spill responder training for containment/exclusion, including on-the-water boom deployment drills several times a year, so if you prefer to work on the equipment side of oil spill response, or if you want to work with oiled birds but can’t make it to either of these upcoming classes, let us know your mailing and email addresses and we’ll make sure you receive our schedule of trainings that we send out twice a year. Class size is limited so send an email to: iosaoffice@rockisland.com for more information and/or to register for a class. We’ll send out an email with class location and other details to all those who are preregistered. Also check out our website at: http://www. iosaonline.org.
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“O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall; Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild, Should waste them all...” So wrote Robert Frost in his poem “October.” Recognizing vulnerability to winds and potential for other natural disasters in Washington state, Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed October to be “Washington State Disaster Preparedness Month.” Along with the change of season, October usually marks the start of our wind and winter storm season. We had just a hint of that on Sept. 21 with the wind gusts peaking at 40 miles per hour at the Friday Harbor airport. The winds of October can be quite extreme, with record gusts of 113 mph in Bellingham during the Columbus Day storm in 1962. Another record storm occurred October 21, 1934
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dency at Orcas Center with his troupe. He is offering an improv workshop, on Friday, Oct. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. on Center Stage for ages 16 and older as well as adults. The cost is by donation. For further information and registration, contact Deborah Sparks at 3762281 ext. 2 or email sparks@ orcascenter.org.
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he Islands’ Sounder won 12 awards, including second place for General Excellence, in the 2013 Washington Better Newspaper Contest. The Sounder won awards in news, special sections, design and advertising. The awards were presented Oct. 4 at an awards dinner during the 126th annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Convention at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. The Sounder, circulation 2,200, competed against other newspapers in Group I. The newspapers were judged by members of the Tennessee Press Association on work produced from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. The contest drew 2,137 entries from 78 community newspapers. In addition to its General Excellence award, Sounder staff took home the following awards. • First place, Scott Herning, best single ad – small, “Sound of Music.” • Second place, Scott Herning, best single ad – large, “The Magic Flute.” • First place, Cali Bagby, best news story – long, “The face of deportation.” • Third place, Cali Bagby, best health or medical story, “Orcas Island nurse provides aid across the globe.” • First place, Colleen Smith Armstrong, best health or medical story, “Facing the ultimate foe.” • First place, Colleen Smith Armstrong, best general feature story – short, “A world class romance.” • Second place, Colleen Smith Armstrong, best general feature story – short, “Life on the frozen continent.” • Second place, Colleen Smith Armstrong, best editorial, “Grief in a small town.” • First place, Cali Bagby and Colleen Smith Armstrong, best front page design, “Hungry like the fox.” • Second place, Colleen Smith Armstrong and Cali Bagby, best front page design, “Baby season.” • Second place, Colleen Smith Armstrong, Cali Bagby, Scott Herning, lifestyle/culture special section, Women in Business. The Sounder shared two awards with the Journal of the San Juans and the Islands’ Weekly: second place for the San Juan County Fair Guide and second place for the cover of the Book of the San Juans.
Public meetings THURSDAY, OCT. 10 • Orcas Island Park and Recreation District, 4 to 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station. • Port of Orcas Commissioners, 6 p.m., airport
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Now that the chemical companies’ media attack has begun on Initiative 522, expect to hear the refrain, “Genetically modified food is perfectly safe.” But who says GM food is safe? The same chemical companies that told us DDT, PCBs and Dioxin were perfectly safe. Can anyone find one long-term, double-blind, independent study showing GMOs are safe? You won’t, even at the FDA, because none were required. The decision at the FDA to permit the introduction of GMOs into the food supply was made by Michael Taylor, a political appointee, against the objections of the FDA’s own scientists. Prior to the FDA, Taylor worked as one of the principal lawyers at Monsanto. Conversely, all the long-term, independent animal studies–e.g., Pusztai in the U.K. (1999), Seralini in France (2008), Vlieger in the U.S. (2013) – have reported serious problems – cancer, infertility, intestinal disorders–and raised questions about the effect of GM food on human health. Instead of heeding these warnings, the response of the companies responsible for these novel foods has been to shoot the messengers. Consider the case of Dr. Arpad Pusztai, a well-respected scientist at the prestigious Rowett Institute in Scotland with over 300 peerreviewed articles to his credit. When he sounded the alarm about the foreign proteins in GM food, he was brutally and viciously attacked by the biotech industry. The industry literally tried to destroy him. Similarly, when Seralini reported massive tumors, organ damage, and reproductive problems in his study of lab rats, the biotech industry mounted a furious attack. But Seralini countered that he had merely replicated the biotech industry’s own study in every detail but one: his ran two-years, not 90 days. In effect, the industry was attacking its own study. If biotech corporations want us to believe that GM foods are safe, why haven’t they subjected them to long-term, independent, doubleCirculation/ Nicole Matisse Duke Administrative Coordinator nmatisseduke@soundpublishing.com Marketing Artists Scott Herning sherning@soundpublishing.com Kathryn Sherman ksherman@soundpublishing.com Proof Reading Maura O’Neill
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blind, animal testing before releasing them for human use? Until that happens, let’s give everyone in this state the option to choose what kind of food they want to buy for themselves and their families. Vote yes on I-522. Charles and Clarissa Mish Chickadee Farm, Lopez
Congress must restore the Voting Rights Act As the summer heat began to build in Washington DC, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a much anticipated decision which gutted key components of the monumental Voting Rights Act of 1965. The decision in the case of Shelby County, Alabama vs. Holder erased fundamental protections against racial discrimination in voting that have been effective for more than 40 years and opened the floodgates for a wave of attacks on voters. Only strong action from Congress can fix the court’s mistake. Before the ink was even dry on the decision, several states rushed to implement racially discriminatory anti-voter laws, including several states where the League of Women Voters had previously succeeded in blocking voter restrictions in the courts and state legislatures. Sadly, this is only the beginning. Without a strong VRA, our ability to fight off anti-voter legislation and keep our elections free, fair and accessible is significantly weakened. As we approach the 48th anniversary of this historic civil rights legislation, the VRA remains an essential protection against the thinly veiled discrimination that still threatens the right of Americans to vote. Congress needs to move swiftly to overcome this decision Mailing/Street Address P.O. Box 758, 217 Main Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Office (360) 376-4500 Classifieds (800) 388-2527 Fax 888-562-8818 Copyright © 2013 by Sound Publishing, Inc.
and restore the effectiveness of the VRA. The Shelby decision is a call to action for all who believe all Americans should have fair and equal access to the ballot. Now is the time to contact your member of Congress and tell him or her to repair the VRA before any more damage is done. Diane Martindale President League of Women Voters of the San Juans
Support the library I’d be hard-pressed to describe the challenges facing the Orcas Island Library better than Cali Bagby has in her Oct. 2 article in the Sounder, and I’m confident that the expansion plans proposed by the board reflect the needs of our island community. I’m grateful that our library board continues the tradition of forward-thinking which can be traced back to the board in the late ‘80s when it acquired the land for, and provided the leadership which resulted in our present, well-used, and now over-crowded facility. Now is the time to ensure that our library can meet our future needs in the rapidly-changing information age, and I’m hopeful that our community will fully support this worthwhile initiative. Fred Klein Orcas Island
Vote for Ghazel Tony Ghazel should be re-elected to the Orcas Island School Board. Ghazel has served the children and taxpayers of our island with distinction and integrity during the past
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LETTERS FROM 4 nine years. Considerable work remains to be accomplished and he is the best qualified candidate to complete these important tasks. Through his leadership and cooperation Tony has achieved a balanced budget during challenging financial conditions while state funding has eroded. Our schools have a high academic ranking among other schools in our region, the state of Washington and the nation. Orcas high school is ranked in the top ten percent of the nation’s
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schools. This is a major achievement that demonstrates strong leadership and effective management. Tony Ghazel has insisted on fiscal controls that have resulted in staffing expenses that are lower than they have been for many years. In addition, administration costs are less than what is required for a district our size. He has excellent knowledge and ability to work with state legislators who are critical for support and funding of basic education. This goal requires significant investment in personal time.
The 2005-2006 fund balance was $10,000 which was its lowest in many years. For a district the size of Orcas the fund balance should be $400,000 to $500,000. The district started a program to resolve this problem when highly experienced school business professionals were retained. The budget process has improved and the fund balance is now about $300,000. Tony has demanded that the school system provide flexible programs so the youth can prepare for higher education in the profession or trade of their choice. This objective is
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If you think that the Critical Areas Ordinances took too long (seven or 10 years, depending on whose calendar you look at), more opportunity for outrage looms in the future. On Oct. 1, the Common Sense Alliance filed a petition for review in San Juan County Superior Court, contesting the ruling by the Growth Management Hearings Board in the CAO update case. Over the next few days, Friends of the San Juans, P.J. Taggares Co. and William H. Wright took the opportunity to file their own appeals. Only the San Juan Builder’s Association has not appealed; the association has until Oct. 7 to do so. Kyle Loring, attorney for Friends, believes this latest iteration of disdain for the results of the ordinances passed in 2012 by the County Council will take at least six months, “possibly a year,” before Judge Don Eaton reaches a decision. The CSA also asked for a court order postponing the effective date of the ordinances until the courts have ruled on the appeals, and asked that the case be sent back to the Hearings Board for further proceedings “consistent with this court’s order(s) an appeal.” If any of the parties, including the county, are dissatisfied with the results, appeals to the state court of Appeals and state Supreme Court are still possible. The county is presently reviewing the Sept. 6 GMHB decision. Under that decision, the council, with the advice and recommendations of the county Planning Commission, must address eight specific matters, all raised by Friends, which the GMHB ruled did not comply with the state Growth Management Act. That decision ruled against the challenges made by CSA,
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Taggares Co., Wright and the builder’s association on all counts. Before the appeals were filed, San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord issued a letter to the county council and the planning commission upholding the right of CSA board members to participate on the planning commission as they reviewed and made recommendations in response to the ruling of the GMHB. Although an earlier opinion in April suggested that CSA board member participation on the planning commission might violate conflict of interest rules under certain circumstances, Gaylord, who also represents the county on the CAO appeals, argued that CSA board members would not violate common law conflict of interest rules in the current instance. The gist of Gaylord’s opinion said, “The matters on appeal that were upheld by the Growth Board were raised by the Friends of the San Juans, not the Common Sense Alliance. Certainly CSA Board members may have formulated an opinion on the subject, but that does not make the Friends cause something that belongs to CSA; nor does it disqualify a member of the CSA.” Loring and David Dehlendorf both objected to Gaylord’s reasoning, saying that many of the same issues that Friends prevailed on before the GMHB were argued, from the opposite viewpoint, by the CSA and are now the subject of the appeals to the Superior Court that were filed last week. At a planning commission workshop held Oct. 2, acting chairwoman Barbara Thomas said she was satisfied with Gaylord’s advice regarding CSA members’ participation on CAO matters, but said she looked forward to Gaylord’s views on the matter following the filing of the latest appeal by CSA.
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a wise investment in the future of our students and our nation. Ghazel is the best person to serve the needs and expectations of the taxpayers, students and staff of our school system. He will ensure that money is spent with wisdom and common sense and that our future is positive and productive. I strongly urge you to vote for Tony Ghazel to serve our community, our schools and our students. Tom Ritter Orcas Island We strongly support Tony Ghazel in his campaign for re-election to the Orcas School Board. Through the years, we have observed Tony exercising his passionate belief that education is what defines community. His experience, creativity and commitment, plus his representing Orcas Schools in Olympia, have earned him a position of proven leadership and respect, not only locally, but state-wide also. We deeply appreciate his active participation in our community’s service organizations as well as in many school activities. There is still much to be done and we will all greatly benefit from Tony’s continued experienced service on the school board. Frank and Jan Loudin Orcas Island I would like to suggest that we have an invaluable resource in Tony Ghazel, and that his service on our school board is a valuable thing for our community. Aside from Tony’s obvious and evident concern for our schoolchildren, his proven ability to make effective connections and communication with our state legislators has immense promise for our school district. These are not casual skills,
and require a great deal of study, effective communication, and a long-term, measured view of our needs and available resources. That Tony has dedicated his time and efforts to make these important linkages to communicate our special situation and critical needs to those with key input to the funding resources we will need in the long run, speaks volumes about the importance of his re-election. Proven ability, a willingness to listen to all sides, effective representation at the state level, and a strong desire to provide practical, resourceful leadership makes Tony Ghazel the right person for our school board. Tom Welch Olga
Vote for Paulsen This letter is in support of Justin Paulsen’s candidacy for the Orcas Island School Board. We have known Justin for years. He is a parent, an avid supporter of public education and has a long history of mentoring the youth of Orcas Island. He also is a successful businessman, has experience overseeing large projects with large budgets, understands how to simultaneously consider the needs of a business and those of the employees and has a strong reputation for paying attention to detail and being accountable to clients. Our School Board does not actively manage the school, but plays a critical role in planning and making policy. They are responsible for a huge variety of tasks, including helping to establish a vision for our school, adopting a balanced annual budget, overseeing financial reports, negotiating contracts with employee unions and overseeing construction projects. We feel that, as a School Board Member,
he will use his business acumen to benefit our public schools and our children. We encourage you to vote for Justin Paulsen. Joe Gaydos and Julie Brunner Eastsound
Government shut down affects us I consider the government shutdown local news because it’s about all of us here on Orcas. My daughter is a prime example. She is one of those furloughed as a result of the impasse in Washington over funding for the “Obamacare” affordable health care act. She wrote to us, “No work, no pay. Dreadful!” I noticed that her first concern was that she couldn’t work. The work she does as a federal government employee is to oversee projects designed to help those with cancer to receive the best researched and proven care available. Perhaps you know someone who has cancer. That person is not a faceless nobody. And neither is my daughter a faceless bureaucrat. I am thinking about it, and I hope you will too. David Kobrin Eastsound
Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL ORcAS High Low Precip Sept. 30 58 48 .84 Oct.1 58 48 .08 Oct. 2 53 47 .25 Oct. 3 55 41 — Oct. 4 57 40 — Oct. 5 60 45 — Oct. 6 71 43 — Precipitation in September: 4.22” Precipitation in 2013: 20.68” Reported by John Willis, Olga
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ELECTIONS FROM 1 projects totaling around $4 million in bonds and grants. 1. We revamped the bathrooms and locker rooms in the old gym and performed campus-wide upgrades. 2. Replaced the high school building roof and upgraded stairs and landings and more. 3. We revamped the heating and plumbing systems in the elementary building. 4. We replaced the sid-
ing, windows and repaired water damage at the high school building. 5. On Waldron we fixed the roof, revamped the foundation, straightened out the structure and repaired the well and pump buildings.
Justin Paulsen Sounder: Why are you running for election? Paulsen: The board needs a member familiar with capital improvement proj-
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ects that is willing and able to demand the highest level of accountability on behalf of the public. Our community places enormous trust in the school district to develop and execute plans and policy; the district owes the community effective and efficient leadership. I have been actively involved with, and affected by, the budget and planning process over the past several years. It’s my hope that I can contribute to the district being more accountable and trustworthy as it executes its operations in the future. S: What do you feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the board? P: I applaud the current board’s ability to weather a period of under-funding by the state. This board made some very difficult decisions in the face of heightened public awareness and concern. That said, I believe the board needs to more effectively solicit and recognize community concerns and be more proactive in its scrutiny of actual district operations. Additionally, as state funding for education increases in the coming years, it is critical that we not only ensure that additional resources are obligated and executed appropriately, but that our long-term obligations are accounted for and met. S: What experience do you bring to the position? P: While I believe my extensive work in construction, project management and public works provides me with a unique and essen-
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Charter proposition on ballot by Steve Werhly Journal reporter
Responding to the 2012 voter-approved charter amendments that reduced the size of the County Council from six members to three, the former six-member council proposed Proposition 1 for a voter decision on the 2013 election ballot. Their unanimous vote to put this proposition on the ballot was one of the final actions of the old council. Proposition 1 amends the charter by substituting the words “Charter Amendment Petition” for the word “initiative” in section 9.33 of the charter. The intent is to get around section 5.34 of the charter, which states that the boundaries of county council districts “shall not be changed by the Legislative Body or initiative.” In the official description of Proposition 1, San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord writes, “If this measure is approved, a proposal to alter the residency district boundaries for council could be submitted to voters after the successful filing of a Charter Amendment Petition.” Under present law, such a change could only be made by a new Charter Review Commission.
Opponents believe Prop. 1 is the first step to change county-wide voting to voting by district, and perhaps to increase the number of council members. In the statement opposing the proposition, Bill Appel, Louise Dustrude and former county commissioner Bob Myer say passage of the measure would allow major changes in the council structure and county manager operations “without sufficient public input and careful scrutiny by an elected Charter Review Commission.” Former councilman Richard Fralick, a supporter of Prop. 1, said the intent of the proposition is simply to return to the people the possibility of changing the size and shape of the districts, which the new charter makes impossible because of section 5.4. Fralick does not advocate any changes at this time, but wants future voters to have the right to change the size and composition of the districts. “Giving local control back to local people was a central principle of the original charter,” Fralick said. “We just want to return that to the people.” Editor’s note: There is an additional Proposition One on the ballot that refers to solid waste on Lopez. These are two different initiatives.
tial viewpoint, I think the most important traits I bring to the table are a fresh perspective and a willingness to speak up and raise questions on behalf of the community at large. When serving on organizational boards in our community in the past, I have always considered it my job to challenge the organization to identify, set and achieve goals and then ensure that the appropriate tools are available for success. S: If elected, what are your goals? P: I would like to increase the transparency of district deliberations and hold the board accountable to the children, families and voters they serve. We need to amend the process by which we receive, acknowledge and consider inputs from all
stakeholders in the district. If elected, I will spearhead the implementation of a process to prioritize objectives, match resources to requirements, evaluate plans, evaluate execution and anticipate future needs. S: How do you feel the school construction and renovation projects have been going? P: I am pleased to see the district making badly needed improvements. I believe the current bond planning is being executed according to a proper process. However, I am not pleased with the actual execution of recent projects. Critical policies required to keep our students safe and the district’s liability minimized during execution were either ignored or insufficient; either case is inexcusable. To
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Election forums The League of Women Voters invites the public to the following forums. Lopez Island Thursday, Oct. 10 at Grace Episcopal Church, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will cover charter amendment, tax levy for solid waste, school board, fire district and port. Orcas Island Monday, Oct. 14, Eastsound Fire Hall, 5:306:30 p.m., will cover charter amendment; Orcas PTSA School Board forum, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. nificantly” improve broadband coverage at no cost to the membership, and would result in a “potentially ground-breaking agreement that could serve as a national model for other rural cooperatives.” Bogert concluded that he did not feel “the board’s current direction is in the best interests of the membership and [he] cannot, in good conscience, support the decisions being made.” Recently, CenturyLink approached the San Juan County Council with a request to brief them on their future plans, although details of that briefing remain unclear.
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Keeping a paw on Vikings soccer and football updates Boys’ football pulse of Eastsound by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
by FARGO MIERAU-BARTRAM
Bow-wows and tail wags (not that I have one) out all over Orcas Island this month. What a great community we have. As I reflect on some of last month’s foils and follies, I recall a fabulous sunset cruise over by Sucia Island on the grand yacht “Capricorn,” under the supervision of Captain Robin Watson and Barbara LeBrash, which was pawesome! Everyone should try that at least once. Barking about trying something new: have you checked out the new walking path on Mt. Baker Road yet? Nice addition. Keep in mind to bag your “deposits.” It keeps everything much nicer for everyone else on the trail. Lots of wagging on the social scene: I had a baby shower for my sissy who is going to make me Uncle Fargo any minute now. Howling out about great times had: my Nana, Sharron Mierau, retired from her post at the Orcas Island School District. I also celebrated a birthday (I’m now officially three) in September. Barking down the road of gifts: rainbows! Best gift ever! We celebrate every-
one: similarities and differences. Remember, I am black, brindle, and white. I’m a woofer too! Another thing to chew on – hats off to Margaret Russell for being such an amazing mainstay in our community. We will definitely miss her store, Russells at Orcas Landing, and all of the moxie she brings to the island. We will still enjoy seeing her at the landing. I salute you Margaret. I know you can still run laps around me. I heard that it was raining “cats and dogs” the other day – I wasn’t fond of the deep water (not a swimming breed) and felt terrible for the businesses that were damaged. Let’s all support them so everyone can make a grand recovery. Life is good on Orcas. Hope all of your kongs are filled with peanut butter. Woof to you all, Fargo
The Viking football team (2-3) traveled to Bothell High School to play their last non-league game of the season against a massive 4A Cougar sophomore team in a rough 46-8 loss on Oct. 5. The Viking and Cougar first offensive series both started with interceptions and subsequent turnovers as both teams settled into their game plan. However, the Cougar offense overpowered the Vikings. Highlighting early Viking defensive play, a tackle by freshman Charlie Holmes denied a Cougar two-point conversion after Bothell’s first touchdown. The Vikings trailed 20-0 at the end of the first quarter as the Cougars exploited their running and passing game. Opening the second quarter, Viking defensive back Jordan Randolph surprised the Cougars with an interception, gifting the Viking offense another series. But an onslaught of Cougar weapons dominated the second quarter, stretching Bothell’s lead to 33-0 at the half. Not until the fourth quarter did the Vikings get on the scoreboard after a 38-yard run by fullback Jay Zier set up a 12-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Pasha Bullock to freshman Cameron Aragon. Zier ran in the two-point conversion. Orcas travels to Chief Leschi on Oct. 12.
Girls’ soccer
Amy Masters photo Viking Diansa Anuenue goes for the ball during the game against the LaConner Braves.
On Tuesday, Orcas hosted the Braves on muddy Dahl field in a 7-0 loss after the seasoned Braves exhibited strong offensive drives and stifling defense. Despite the loss, the Viking players impressed the Orcas fans as most of the girls played the entire game. On Thursday, the Vikings battled Mt. Vernon Christian at Buck Park in a 5-1 loss. The Hurricanes broke away for two quick goals in the first period and Orcas let another Hurricane shot in early in the second period, but the highlight of the game was a deep midfield pass from Diansa Anuenue to Adia Dolan, who navigated by the Hurricane defenders to nail an open shot on goal. Mt. Vernon added another goal late.
Boys’ soccer by JACK RUSSILLO High school senior
by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
The Vikings girls soccer team (1-5) fell to the two leading league teams last week, the LaConner Braves (3-6) and the Mt. Vernon Christian Hurricanes (5-4).
The Viking boys soccer team (3-4) traveled to rival Lopez Island (0-7) returning with a win against the Lobos but lost to Providence Classical Christian Crusaders (5-2-1) later in the week. On Wednesday, the Vikings struggled to dominate the Lobos in
the first half until William Coe opened up the scoring midway through the first period. Taking control, Coe added another goal assisted by freshman Henry McMurray. Before halftime the Lobos added a score of their own. The Vikings started the second half hungry for more goals as Jack Russillo, Aidan Anderson, Chris Babcock, and Eric Eagan and Steven Bodenhammer each scored. Viking generosity and quick play really took its toll on the Lobos defense. With six players scoring and four players adding assists, it was a true team effort in the 8-2 victory. On Friday, the Vikings entered the halfway point of their season losing 7-0 to Providence Classical Christian Crusaders, a state-caliber team. The Vikings managed to create good scoring chances with quick ball movement and good aggressiveness, but missed starting goalkeeper Alex Rogers. “They were a really technically skilled team,” said Assistant Coach Terry Turner. “We could really take away a lot from this game and look to improve to finish out the season.” The Vikings go into the second half of the season holding on to the final playoff spot in their league.
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rcas Island Wrestling Club is an associate of USA wrestling program, which is the largest program in the the United States. This gives us the opportunity to access their insurance and background checks for quality coaching. Our season is from October to May, which is broken into two seasons from folk first season then freestyle. There will be tournaments held throughout the seasons. This the third year of the wrestling club and we are going strong. We doubled our turnout last year and expect to have even more this year. Providing a wrestling program is a great outlet for all age groups. It offers the op-
portunity for building strength, balance and focus. Wrestling is one of the few sports that is a building block for other athletics and which will continue to give throughout your life. Come by and register for the winter season. There is a small fee of $50 for insurance that will cover your child for the seven-month program. Wrestling shoes are also needed. Come check out our Open house on Oct. 10 at 5pm. We are located a the Tracy Strong building at YMCA Camp Orkila; follow the signs.
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‘Caps for Kids’ program As the season gets colder, thoughts turn toward warm clothes like hats, scarves, gloves and mittens. Beautiful Hands crafting group invites the Orcas Island community to help keep the kids of Orcas warm through Caps for Kids. There are students on school playgrounds without hats or similar items to keep them warm. Donate new or like new items at the library during the month of October. These items can be handmade or not, but should be designed for warmth. Contact Anna Vedder at 376-3095 or 376-6683 for more info.
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Under-appreciated roses
When you think of roses, do the old standards come to mind? Mister Lincoln? Peace? Maybe the new knock-out line has caught your eye. All fine flowers, but the wide world of roses has so much more to offer. The Orcas Island Garden Club will present Jeff Wyckoff at its next meeting on Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Orcas Center Madrona room. Wyckoff will help to broaden your understanding and appreciation of roses, say organizers. Wyckoff is author of “Better Homes and Gardens’ Rose Gardening,” past president of the American Rose Society, American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian and Horticulture Judge, past director of the Pacific Northwest District of the American Rose Society and twice past president of Seattle Rose Society. For more info go to www.orcasislandgardenclub.org.
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School launches new website Orcas Island School District has launched a new district website designed to provide students, parents and the community easier access to school and district information as well as to educational resources. In addition to each of the five schools being provided with their own site, each teacher is also designing a site specific to their classes. Students will be able to log in and view upcoming events and assignments from all their classes on one combined calendar. There will also be links to newsletters and student bulletins, lunch menus, progress on the 2012 bond project, news from the school library and important documents covering school district policies. Also, teacher profiles and contact information will be available for the parents and students. “We are in the process of reorganizing the current content and adding additional resources,” say school representatives. “Please bear with us during this process. For Microsoft Windows users, we have found it works best with browsers other than Internet Explorer.” Access to the site is through www.orcasislandschools.org. A link to the old site is provided under Quick Links. If you are a parent or student of Orcas Island School District, contact your school office for your activation code and visit the site for instructions on how to take full advantage of our new learning community information system.
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Fall reading picks As Orcas gets a record amount of rain this fall, islanders retreat inside and look for different activities to keep them busy until the sun shines again. Here are ten captivating books to curl up with this October.
New releases this fall by ORCAS LIBRARIAN KATHY LUNDE
1. “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell. In the tradition of Gladwell’s previous bestsellers – “The Tipping Point,” “Blink”, “Outliers” and “What the Dog Saw” – “David and Goliath” draws upon history, psychology and powerful storytelling to reshape the way we think of the world around us. 2. “The Heart of the Plate” by Mollie Katzen. With “The Moosewood Cookbook,” Katzen changed the way a generation cooked and brought vegetarian cuisine into the mainstream. In “The Heart of the Plate,” she completely reinvents the vegetarian repertoire, unveiling a collection of beautiful, healthful, unfussy dishes and her “absolutely most loved” recipes. 3. For those who like history, Bill Bryson is out with his newest, “On Summer, America 1927.” From Lindberg, to Babe Ruth, to Al Capone, there was a lot going on in this pre-depression time. 4. In fiction, from Juhmpa Lahiri, the Pulitzer Prize-winning, best-selling author of “The Namesake” comes an extraordinary new novel
“The Lowland.” The book is set in both India and America, which expands the scope and range of one of our most dazzling storytellers: a tale of two brothers bound by tragedy, a fiercely brilliant woman haunted by her past, a country torn by revolution, and a love that lasts long past death. 5. And just in time for the scary season, Stephen King is out with a new novel, “Dr. Sleep.” This is the sequel to his best selling book, “The Shining.” This book is perfect for a dark and stormy night.
Regional writers who shine 1.
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Acclaimed writer and Pacific Northwest native Timothy Egan’s book “Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher” tells the tale of a Seattle man who in the late 19th century tried to capture through his lens the Indian tribes of the United States before they disappeared. He captured everything from the last surviving child of Chief Seattle “Princess Angeline” to sacred ceremonies, such as the Snake Dance of the Hopi. 2. “The Orchardist” by Amanda Coplin has to be one of the best books released last year. Coplin who was born in Wenatchee, Wash., writes with such beautifully haunting prose that her book would distract anyone even on extremely rainy October nights. Each of Coplin’s sentences are a piece of art, written with prose that is like poetry and pieces of dreams mixed together all at once.
3. “The Revised Fundamental of Caregiving” by Jonathan Evison is described by reviewers as full of snarkiness and sarcasm and tenderness and honesty. It follows a man who takes a job taking care of a 19 year-old suffering from muscular dystrophy. Throughout the tale their relationship grows and the traditional boundaries between patient and caregiver begin to blur as they embark on a road trip. Evison lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington with his family. 4. Fairytales aren’t just for children, as Alaskan author Eowyn Ivy proves with her book “The Snow Child.” At once realistic and whimsical, it follows an older couple making their way on a homestead in Alaska. In a rare moment of frivolity, the two build a child out of snow. The next morning it is gone, replaced by a golden-haired girl, bounding through the snow-capped trees, a fox at her heels. With the arrival of this unexpected child in the wilderness, their lives are never the same. Ivy lives in Alaska. 5. Lucia Perillo grew up in New York, but while attending Syracuse University, she spent her summers working seasonally at Mount Rainier National Park. She eventually moved to Olympia, Wash. In her book “On the Spectrum of Possible Deaths” she takes readers through her poetry of Pacific Northwest life, from a salmon hatchery to a wild bird store, a strip mall and a movie theater.
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‘Enchanted Forest Cabaret’ Noxious weed alert: thistle opens this weekend
The final installment “Enchanted Forest Cabaret … Cloud 7” is a theatrical adventure and runs Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 10-12 and 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. on the OffCenter stage at Orcas Center. “Enchanted Forest Cabaret ... Cloud 7” is the continuing story of the characters from the sold-out Enchanted Forest productions of the last two years. This captivating and screwy production is conceived and directed by Deborah Sparks with awe-inspiring sets by Chris Brems and outrageous cos-
tumes by Sarah Mikolowsky and Amanda Sparks. Ani Sparks is doing the place settings for the cocktail tables. Doron Gazit of Air Dimensional Design is lending his inflatable creatures. Laura Ludwig has choreographed a men’s dance number. The wacky love story continues as our characters’ spacecraft landed on a cloud, and, since the craft isn’t running, Carmen and Dr. Livingston open a night club with villainesses, adventure, intrigue, dance, song and “craziness.” The cast includes local favorites: Jake Perrine, Grace McCune, Khadoma Colomby, Jim Schaffer-Bauch, with Cali Bagby as this year's villain Durga Durga, Matthew Laslo-White, Kellen Comrie on piano, Ray Doss, Charles Dalton, Donna Laslo, Paris Wilson, Stormy Hildreth, Ed, Lani and Diego Lago and more. This is an evening of zany and wonderful songs, dances, inflatables and more. There are only 50 seats at cocktail tables for four in the OffCenter. The second weekend is almost sold out so don't wait to get your tickets at the door. Tickets for Enchanted Forest are $15 for adults, $11 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center Members) and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 3762281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon - 4 p.m.
PETS OF THE WEEK How about one of Kimmy’s kittens, or all three sweet black kitties? Really get the jump on Halloween 2013! They’re now about five weeks old. You can take your pick of all the cats any day from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Orcas Animal Shelter. Or call 376-6777 or see everyone on the web at www. orcaspets.org.
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Indian thistle (above) is often confused with the bull thistle. by KATE YTURRI, JUDY WINER AND GWEN STAMM WSU Master Gardeners
Thistles are recognizable weeds in the San Juan Islands, and there are several varieties that are native to the U.S., one of which is located in the county: Indian thistle. This native plant, also known short-style or clustered thistle (Cirsium brevistylum), can be confused with bull thistle (C. vulgare). Both are up to six or more feet tall but the native, short-style thistle lacks spiny wings on the upper stems. It can also be distinguished from bull thistle by its hairy stem, and less deeply cut leaves that are arranged more symmetrically on the stem. Indian thistle’s stem is usually single and coated with hairs and webby fibers giving it a softer appearance. If you try to pull out a mature Indian thistle, its stem and leaves are relatively soft to the touch, whereas bull thistle is quite painful due to its spines. It is more shade tolerant than bull thistle and provides food for
native butterflies and birds. In contrast to the native thistle, bull and Canada thistles are noxious and should be controlled. Bull thistle delays reforestation by reducing the growth of tree seedlings in replanted clear cuts. Bull and Canada thistle reduce crop yield and displace native plants. They prefer sunny, open spaces and can tolerate many different soil conditions. Overgrazed pastures are especially susceptible to bull thistle, since cattle tend to avoid it. Both are widespread and are designated Class ‘C’ noxious weeds. Their removal is encouraged but not required in San Juan County. Bull thistle, like Canada thistle, is a broadleaf, herbaceous plant. It is a biennial, which in its first year is a rosette of deeply lobed and prickly leaves. After winter, it bolts up to six feet and can become multistemmed. Leaves are alternate on branching and spiny-winged stems. The flowers are deep pink to purple and large. The bases of the flowers are covered with spines, which help to
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distinguish them from the smaller spine-less Canada thistle flowers. Whereas the biennial bull thistle spreads only by seed, Canada thistle (C. arvense), is an aggressive perennial weed that spreads by seed, root and rhizome. It can reach five feet in height, though female stems can be eight feet. Its alternate leaves, often hairy underneath, are typically elongated and variously toothed with spines on the margins and at the tips. The stems are erect and branching with small, purple-pink or rarely white flowers in clusters at the top. Control of these two types of thistle is not the same, but prevention is the most important measure for either species. Since bull thistle reproduces by seed, removal of plants before flowering may prevent new infestations. Young plants can be dug with a shovel when in the rosette or seedling stage. The removal of two to three inches of the root is usually sufficient to kill the plant. Plants with tight flower buds can be mowed or cut just below the soil. Repeating this a month later should kill most of the plants. Flowering heads should be collected and destroyed or disposed of in plastic bags. Over time, close cutting before flowering or at least twice a season will prevent seed production and reduce the population. Rototilling or hoeing will also effectively eliminate plants. Goats and sheep both have been used for grazing management of bull thistle. Even horses will help by picking out the nectar-rich flowers and eating them before they go to seed. Control of Canada thistle is more difficult than control of bull thistle. Manual digging, rototilling and hoeing are not recommended, as breaking up roots usually produces new plants. Since most of the plant is underground, strategies to starve this biomass are most likely to be successful. Mowing the thistles at their tight bud stage can also be effective. Repeating this procedure every 21 days with each bud growth will eventually starve the plant, though it must be done for up to three years. Inorganic mulches such as plastic and weed barrier fabrics may also be effective. For herbicide recommendations, call 376-3499.
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Personnel changes and new hours at CD&P San Juan County Manager Mike Thomas has announced a number of changes in the Community Development and Planning Department, including new leadership and longer operating hours. Director of Community Development and Planning Rene Beliveau will continue serving in his position until Nov. 3. He moved into the department director’s posi-
tion in July of 2009 with the departure of then-director Ron Henrickson. In a move described as “streamlining and realigning” the department in the wake of severe budget cutbacks, Beliveau retained his responsibilities as the county’s building official as well as assuming the administrative duties of running one of the county’s largest, highest profile departments.
Thomas praised Beliveau for bringing expertise and professionalism to a department during difficult times – as the county was going through cutbacks, and dealing with volatile regulatory issues including mandatory updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance and other Growth Management Act Issues. Thomas has designated Sam Gibboney to serve
as the transitional director until a new director is appointed. Gibboney joined the San Juan County Public Works staff as the Solid Waste Program administrator in January 2013 and has negotiated the transition of the county’s solid waste facilities. She has worked for and with local, rural governments for more than 20 years. Thomas said she
Orcas School responds to audit by BARBARA KLINE Superintendent
Recently, there have been some questions about audit results of our 2010-2011 OASIS program. For clarity I offer this timeline of events, the results, and how the OISD has responded. In the spring of 2012, Alternative Learning Experience programs around the state were audited. This audit covered fiscal year 2011, which was the 2010-11 school year. OASIS K-12, the ALE program in the Orcas Island School District was a part of that audit cycle. Many of the ALE programs around the state received large and serious audit findings. The size and scope of the audit issues caused discussion in the state and in the Washington legislature. You can see the report at www.sao.wa.gov/EN/ Audits/LocalGovernment/Schools/ Pages/default.aspx. In the 2012 audit, OASIS K-12 received a management letter. Our document from the Orcas Island School District no. 137, Exit Conference, May 7, 2012 states: “The management letter communicates issues not significant enough at this time to include as a finding in our report.” The Management Letter, Orcas Island School District 137, September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011 states: “In the 2011 school year, the district reported an average 667.72 full-time equivalent students district wide and received approximately $3.85 million in enrollment and teacher education and experience (staff mix) funding. The district’s ALE program had an average of 256 students enrolled and generated approximately $1.5 million of this funding. During our audit of the ALE enrollment in the OASIS program we found: For out-of-district students, state regulations require the district to obtain a written release from the resident District before the student can be counted for enrollment. The district counted five out-of-district students for a total of nine months prior to the written release.” In other words, there is a required form for students who want to attend school in our district who do not live on Orcas or Waldron Island. It is a
written release form that allows the district in which the student lives, to release the student's FTE (full time equivalent) to another district. The state pays each district based on the number of student FTEs reported each month. In order to count an out-of-district student as enrolled, the date when the resident district signed the form must be earlier than the date when we counted the student. For example, if the count date is Sept. 5, we cannot count a student whose form is dated Sept. 6. This release form has to be completed each year for each out of district student, even if the student was enrolled the year before. The intent of the requirement is to make sure that the state is paying for that student in only one district at a time. The Management Letter continues with: “We found the district over-reported FTE by 1.10 which resulted in overpayment of $6,354. The error rate of 14.64 percent projected on the entire funding results in an approximate overpayment of $215,905. We also determined that the district under-reported FTE by 1.85, which resulted in an underpayment of $10,673.” The Management Letter recommended that we obtain written release forms for all out-of district students and that we work with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to resolve the over/under reporting. We recognized that we lacked adequate controls for required paperwork and took steps to improve before the audit in 2012. We increased office staff in OASIS K-12 to provide more time for staff to carefully check each file before enrolling or re-enrolling students. In addition we updated our pre-enrollment checklist to help staff identify that required paperwork is complete prior to entering the student into the main computer system, Skyward. We established a system of cross-checks between the Skyward and Wings data systems to ensure that the student data and files are consistently up to date. We have become more absolute with parents so that they clearly understand that we cannot enroll their student without the required paperwork.
Students are not entered into Skyward until their file is complete. Students are not even placed on the waiting list until we have received all of the paperwork. This problem was a paperwork error. While we recognize that paperwork is required, we also know that all of those students had the required, approved written student learning plan and were provided with the appropriate educational services. So while we lacked the properly signed release form, we did provide an excellent education. To our knowledge, none of the students who were counted at Orcas before the date on their release form were also counted in another district for the same month. As recommended by the auditors, we have worked with OSPI to resolve the issues of overpayment and underpayment. Because the auditors noted that we had one of the best alternative programs that they had seen, and because we had a letter and not a finding, we did not expect to have to pay back all of the questioned funds. However, because the audit findings for alternative learning experience programs were so large, the state legislature has directed OSPI to collect on ALE audits. Therefore, after working with OSPI who noted that the sole error was the lack of properly signed release forms for some students, we have reduced the amount we are required to pay OSPI to $108,000. The funds will come out of general fund money over the next three years. We have arranged for payment to occur in April when we usually have our highest fund balance level because of local tax receipts. It could be that some of the districts with very large findings will convince the legislature to collect only part of the money. In that case, we may not have to pay for each of three years. There is no question that this was our error; we have accepted that responsibility from the beginning with the auditors and OSPI. There are rules and paperwork for OASIS K-12 and it is our job that everything is correct. We have worked to ensure that this error, or other costly errors, do not affect our district in the future.
brings both technical expertise and a facilitative style. Gibboney has a degree in civil engineering and a master of public administration from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Affairs. Thomas has also named the current Deputy Building Official John Geniuch to be Acting Building Official, overseeing building and
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inspection services. He holds a civil engineering degree and is a certified building official. He has been with the county since January of 2008. Beginning Oct. 14, CD&P office hours will be extended 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Office hours had not been restored since budgetrelated cutbacks in 2009.
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
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Serving Orcas Island For 129 years Sunday Worship 9:30AM (Nursery & Kids Sunday School) 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 pm Saturdays
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays at 11:30 am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) Call Suzanne Olson 376-8007
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Darvill’s Bookstore are presenting Bruce Holbert, who will read from his debut novel “Lonesome Animals,” at Darvill’s, 6 p.m. Followed by refreshments, open mic.
THURS., OCT. 10 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:
Community Church Fireside Room, 5 p.m., monthly no cost, confidential support group. Call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198 for more info.
WEDS., OCT. 16 ORCAS ISLAND GARDEN CLUB:
10 a.m., Orcas Center, Madrona Room. Speaker Jeff Wyckoff on Heritage and other under-appreciated roses for newbies or experts. For information, go to www. orcasislandgardenclub. org. Read more about the upcoming lecture on pg. 8.
FRI., OCT. 11 DEER HARBOR POTLUCK:
6:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Club, Harvest Homecoming Potluck. Bring a dish to share, your place setting, favorite beverage – and tales of your summer adventures. Call 376-5404 for more info.
WEDS. – ONGOING ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Adult rec volleyball is moving indoors for the winter. Play every Sunday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Old Gym. Cost is $2. 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.
SAT., OCT. 12 MUSHROOM WALK ON LOPEZ HILL: 9 a.m. The final hike
of Lopez Community Trails Network’s Take a Walk series of warm-month hikes. The Mushroom Walk will be led by Madrona Murphy and Tim Clark of the San Juan County Land Bank. Hikers will forage different varieties along the hike. Hikers should meet in the parking lot of Lopez Hill. For more info: robwillwalk@hotmail. com.
MON. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AL-ANON: 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
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TUES. – ONGOING AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to
6:30 p.m. 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.
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 Library children’s room, for ages of three and six.
FRI. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
Community Church family center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
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. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Adult rec volleyball moves indoors. Play every Sunday, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Gym. Cost is $2. Sponsored by Orcas Park and Rec. 884544
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Funding for salmon recovery
Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration funding is available for the implementation and development of salmon recovery projects in the San Juans. The funding can be used for completing an existing salmon recovery project or be put towards getting a salmon recovery project closer to being ready for future capital funding requests. There is no minimum request and the maximum request is $200,000. Letters of intent are due Oct. 14. For additional information, contact Barbara Rosenkotter, lead entity coordinator for salmon recovery at barbarar@sanjuanco.com or 370-7593.
Safer homes for Orcas seniors by DON WEBSTER Orcas Safe Homes
Are you a senior or disabled individual living on Orcas Island or do you know one? Do you know that there is a free service available from an Orcas nonprofit organization to help identify safety risks in the home? The program is called “Orcas Safe Homes”. Our free home safety evaluation is available to all senior or disabled residents of Orcas Island regardless of their income. A simple request by the resident starts the process. One of our volunteer safety evaluators will make an appointment to visit your home. Using a comprehensive checklist they will interview you to understand any physical limitations you have that may impact your home safety and then they will conduct a detailed review of your living space and the access (stairs, etc.) to your home. At the end of the evaluation our volunteer evaluator will discuss his/her findings with you. You will receive a brief written report that will identify actions which should improve your inhome safety. These actions may include items such as
installing grab bars in the tub/shower area, securing loose throw-rugs, installing stairway handrails, etc. The whole process generally takes one and a half to two hours. So what’s the catch? There is none. Once the resident has our report, they are free to undertake some, none or all of the recommended actions. We do not share the safety evaluation with governmental organizations, contractors or other businesses. If you want to address some or all of the recommendations but don’t know who to call, we will provide you with a list of local contractors whom we use, but you are free to call whomever you want. Can’t afford to pay someone to undertake the safety improvements? We have funds available to assist the resident in undertaking safety improvements that have been recommended by our volunteer evaluator. Orcas Safe Homes is a project of Lahari. You may know that we used to be the operator of a hospice here on Orcas Island. While we no longer provide a facility for hospice services, we do provide grants to support
volunteer in-home hospice care on Orcas Island. We recognize that the vast majority of Orcas seniors choose to remain in their home as long as possible. The Orcas Safe Homes project seeks to reduce the risk of the type of accidents that become more common as we age. This goal is in line with Lahari’s Mission “To provide education, resources and support to assist aged or infirm people with living on Orcas Island up to and including provision of hospice care.” For more information or to request a free home safety evaluation, call 1-888-6851475. This toll-free number will be answered by one of our local volunteers. Orcas Safe Homes information brochures are available at the Orcas Senior Center, Eastsound Fire Station, and most of the Orcas Island Medical Practitioners’ offices. You can also visit our website: www.LahariOnOrcas.org Give us a call. Remember, our simple goal is to reduce your risk of injury in your home so that you can continue to enjoy living at home on Orcas Island.
Friday Harbor Film Festival The First Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival will be held on Oct. 11, 12 and 13, featuring an array of 25 acclaimed and award-winning documentary films that spotlight stories of the Pacific Rim. This feast of exciting films also includes special events, including a Filmmakers’ Soiree, a special program of films by young people: Kidz Cinema and the Filmmakers’ Forum, where filmmakers gather to share their perspectives and insights into the art of documentary filmmaking.
Many filmmakers will be on hand throughout the event to introduce their films and participate in a forum on documentary filmmaking, mingle with filmgoers and answer questions at the conclusion of their film. Ranging far beyond the iconic orca and salmon of the Pacific Northwest, the films have been specifically selected for their relevance to this area of the world – covering such topics as fascinating island cultures, revealing marine ecology, heroic adventures, sustainable agriculture, social jus-
tice concerns, current environmental issues and stirring human-interest stories. Grouped by theme, 25 documentaries will be presented. Descriptions of each of these films is on the Film Festival’s website, www.fhff.org, and trailers of many of them can also be viewed there. Screenings will be held at four venues in downtown Friday Harbor, all within easy walking distance of the ferry. For complete information about the event, tickets and travel planning assistance, visit www.fhff. org.
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WSU Extension is recruiting part time Storm Water Monitors Who will conduct sampling and data collection during periodic storm water events on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island. Hours are irregular and average 4-6 hrs/week. Applicants should be willing to work outdoors under winter conditions, have a valid WA Drivers License and access to a vehicle that will carry at least two 60qt coolers. Qualifications include training in biological/physical or natural resource science or similar field with additional experience in sampling and/or field collection of data preferred. To receive a complete job description and application please email sjce@wsu.edu or call 378-4414 and provide a mailing or email address. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension Office or to the WSU Center for Human Rights.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROCEDURES RELATING TO DANGEROUS DOGS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS IN SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 6.08 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Amending Procedures Relating to Dangerous Dogs and Potentially Dangerous Dogs in San Juan County Code Chapter 6.08. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 begin-
ning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications.
All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary:
This ordinance amends San Juan County Code provisions in Chapter 6.08 related to dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs. The ordinance accomplishes three things. First, the ordinance replaces the existing standard for final declarations that a dog is a potentially dangerous dog with a preponderance of the evidence standard. Second, the ordinance replaces the existing standard for final declarations that a dog is a dangerous dog with a preponderance of the evidence standard. Third, the ordinance amends requirements for appeals to establish that there is no appeal fee for appeals to District Court of notices of disposition
to euthanize a dog or final orders declaring a dog dangerous or potentially dangerous. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470. LEGAL NO. SJ516257 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. October 9, 2013.
COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number PSJ00012-0003 New Date
Project Description
Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island
252241002, 003, 004, 008, 010 Lopez Islander Resort Expansion 130 Normandy Lane Lopez Island
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Date of Date Other Application Complete Required Permits*
Diller Associates TTEE c/o 5/24/12; Francine Shaw, Law Office modified 8/20/13 of SJ O’Day, PO Box 2112 3/26/13 & Friday Harbor, WA 98250 8/20/13
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SEPA Suggested Existing Threshold End Date Project Environmental Determinat- for SEPA Comments Documents tion Comments End Date** DNS
271251010, 425 K. Ford/P. Finkelstein 10/1/13 10/1/13 None Exempt Sunset Lane, Orcas c/o San Juan Vacation Island Rentals, Box 488, FH, 98250 SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold examined by appointment during regular business impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no submitting a written statement to CD&P no later other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified than the end date for project comments specified Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a in the public hearing or desires a copy of the adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive written statement of appeal along with decision for this project may do so by requesting plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, the basis for the appeal and a fee to such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and CD&P within 21 days after the end of project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. the SEPA comment period. days prior to the public hearing.
PCUP0013-0014
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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ898647 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, October 9, 2013
Hearing Body
Hearing Place
Hearing Date
Lopez Center, Hearing 204 10/21/13 Examiner Village Rd. Islander Hearing 10/30/13 Bank 11/13/13 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.
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