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Lopez businesses apparently don’t want to have anything to do with marijuana – growing it, processing it or selling it. On Nov. 26, the Washington State Liquor Control Board, which is charged with regulating “legal marijuana” after the 2012 voter approval of a legalization initiative, released the first list of applicants for producing, processing and retailing licenses. San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord told the Sounder in September, “I think it is appropriate to make a limit of one retail store for the three major ferry served islands.” Of 445 producer applications, 328 processor applications and 159 retailer applications, only 10 came from San Juan County - six “growers,” three processors and only one retailer. No applicants for any license were from Lopez Island. The one application for a retail store is from “Evergreen State of Mind Smokeshop” of San Juan Island, and a business named “Island Grown Foods” at the same address also applied for grower and processor licenses. Under WSLCB regulations, the same licensee can have both a “producer” and “processor” license, but a retailer license cannot be held by either a producer or processor. Siting of retail locations, like the siting of liquor stores, will be subject to public comment and to a set-
back of 1,000 feet from a school, playground, public park, public transit center or library. The only individual person who applied for a license was Peter A. DeLorenzi of Friday Harbor, who applied for a producer (grower) license. The other applicants for producers licenses were Four Nineteen and 1/2 of Eastsound, Billy’s Goat (Greatest of All Things) of Orcas Island, NW Connoisseurs of Deer Harbor, and Dragonleaf of Friday Harbor. Billy’s, Island Grown and NW Connoisseurs applied for both producer and processor licenses. The license application window closes Dec. 19. If more than one applicant files for one of the retailing licenses allocated to each of San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands, a drawing will decide the winner.
Federal stance on marijuana Under the federal Controlled Substances Act, marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, alongside heroin and ecstasy. Schedule I drugs “have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the U.S., and there is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision,” according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Although there are medical marijuana laws in 22 states and there have been several attempts to reclassify marijuana, the federal government has yet to do so.
County news Budget passed; islanders weigh in at open house meeting on Orcas STAFF REPORT
The county council has approved a 2014 budget, a capital improvement plan and a staffing, pay and benefits plan. “I am very proud of the budget,” said Councilman Rick Hughes. “Milene Henley and Mike Thomas worked really well together ... this is the most important thing we do, and we had very few hassles.” The bottom line: $54,469,654 for the “Grand Total County” budget; $6,124,203 for the capital improvements plan, included in the budget; 219.7 full-time equivalents, which means roughly 220
employees. FTEs refer to the ratio of the total number of paid hours during a period (part time, full time, contracted) by the number of working hours in that period Mondays through Fridays. The $54.5 million budget is 2.6 percent less than the 2013 budget of about $55.6 million. The 2014 staffing level of 219.7 FTEs represents a reduction of about six FTEs. Because employees are hired, fired and retire during the year, the actual number of people working for the county might not be reduced. The largest budget reduction
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Mike Thomas speaking during the open house meeting on Orcas. For coverage of that session, see page 5.
was about $1.5 million for county roads, from about $11.8 million in 2013 to roughly $10.3 million budgeted for 2014. “Roads” is a budgetary line item that varies
from year-to-year based on the availability of federal and state contributions to local road construction. From 2012 to 2013, for instance, county road funds went up by about $3 million because of outside grants. Expenditures for county parks will increase by almost $400,000 –mostly because of a
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Ferries launch reservations Closer look at Rosario’s trees estimated $280 million, while also reducing emissions from idling automobiles and benThose who travel by ferry in the San efitting businesses in ferry-dependent comJuans will likely be able to do what they’ve munities. Meanwhile, Moseley noted delibalways done at any hotel or restaurant: make erations are still underway in Olympia over a reservation. But there have been a few a statewide transportation funding package, as part of a “special” legislative session tied bumps in the process. Washington State Ferries Assistant to the state’s 2014-15 biennial budget. WSF would receive a bit of a revenue Secretary David Moseley said confidence in the reservation system is ebbing with boost under proposals offered up by the the group “Community Partnership” that House and Senate, but it would still require has been tasked with helping WSF establish supplemental funding to cover a shortfall in such a system for its San Juan sailing. The the operations side of the agency’s expenditures, which typically lack of confidence has roughly $132 milresulted in the original “The effort as it stands totals lion over two years, given concept being discarded. today is bearing fruit.” the amount of service To bolster support, a WSF currently provides. more favorable concept — WSF Assistant Secretary David “The fact that they’re has been accepted. Moseley on ferry reservation project still talking is a good “The effort as it stands sign,” he said of the negotoday is bearing fruit,” Moseley said. “There’s a concept that’s been tiations. Moseley said the ferry system is also agreed upon that people think will work.” The latest concept would not require making headway in its three-year explorareservations to be tied to a WSF frequent- tion of converting from diesel to liquified user program, such as its Premier Account, natural gas as a primary fuel source, a a popular program with riders in the Seattle cheaper and cleaner source of fuel used area. The new plan would also allot a per- extensively in Norway and Sweden to power centage of automobile space for reserva- ferries. The ferry system burns roughly 17.5 tions made in advance, those made closer million gallons a year, and its fuel costs have to the time of a particular sailing and then nearly doubled over the past 12 years, consuming roughly 11 percent of the agency’s a portion for those without a reservation. San Juan Ferry Advisory Committee operational expenses in 2000, and 23 perChairman Jim Corenman said the concerns cent by 2012. “Fuel is the fastest growing part of our with the original concept were the “frequent user” aspect and how to manage a reserva- operations budget,” Moseley said. Although WSF received approval by the tion system for residents who are not makCoast Guard on a preliminary LNG design ing travel plans months in advance. “They took that off the table and what that gives the green light to delve deeper we’re looking at now is more like rolling into a potential conversion, another round out reservation space in a couple of phases,” of Coast Guard approval on safety, risk mitigation and operating plans is needed he said. Moseley cautioned that a final deci- before WSF decides whether to invest in sion on what a reservation system would retrofitting existing boats or equipping new look like for San Juan routes has yet to be boats with LNG engines. “A final decision has not been made, but reached. Still, he said that momentum for what has in the past been a hotly debated hurdles continue to be scaled,” Moseley and sometimes controversial topic appears said. Construction of two new boats, both to be headed in a constructive, positive direction. WSF received $5.8 million from with 144-vehicle capacity, is on time and the state Legislature in early 2010 to imple- “significantly” under budget, Moseley said. ment a reservation system, and it remains The “Tokitae” is slated to begin service this a key goal in the agency’s long-range plan. summer and the “Samish” should be ready Expanded use of reservations is expected to in spring 2015. Should funding arrive for a reduce the need for building bigger termi- third 144-vessel, that boat would be in the nals and parking areas, saving the state an San Juans full time. by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor
OPALCO credits
Were you a member of OPALCO in 1988? If so, you may be among the 4,192 people who will get a check from OPALCO later this month as capital credits are distributed. Once a year, as OPALCO’s finances permit, the co-op returns capital credits to its members on a 25-year cycle. The total amount being distributed this year is $707,381 with check amounts ranging from $5 to thousands of dollars (large users like schools and grocery stores). See www.opalco.com for more information.
A collection of magical Christmas trees has descended upon the Rosario Mansion. Now in its third year, the Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for the following island nonprofits: Orcas Island Choral Society, Friends of Moran State Park, Orcas Island Children’s House, Orcas Animal Protection Society, Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria, Kaleidoscope, The Funhouse Commons, OPAL Community Land Trust, and newcomers Wolf Hollow and Orcas Family Health Center. The public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing a vote at $1 per ticket throughout the entire month of December. Each organization will receive the voting dollars, with the top three most voted trees winning additional cash prizes from Rosario Resort. All voter tickets will also be entered into a raffle to win prizes, including two round-trip tickets from Orcas Island to Seattle on Kenmore Air with a twonight hotel stay, dinner for two at The Mansion
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Above left: Orcas Animal Protection Society’s tree. Above: The Farm to Cafeteria/Orcas Island Education Foundation tree. Restaurant, and a twomonth Rosario spa pass. Mandy Randolph’s K-6 Farm to Classroom students made the decorations for the tree sponsored by the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program/OIEF. They focused on seeds and what seeds mean to them by making seed packet ornaments and hand-drawn pictures of plants framed in popsicle sticks. The kindergarten class made the popcorn (from corn grown in the garden) and cranberry garland around the whole tree. Bright packages, gardening artifacts and a sleeping puppy reside at its feet awaiting your visit. The Orcas Animal Protection Society’s tree
highlights dozens of successful dog and cat adoptions. Check out a garland that features happy pups now in loving homes, sparkly dog biscuits and eclectic animal ornaments. All of the money raised will go towards keeping the shelter up and running. It’s a place where the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the abandoned are comforted. The Moran Mansion is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the front desk. An open house will be held on Dec. 20 to Dec. 22 with hot apple cider and cookies. Enjoy caroling by the Orcas Choral Society on Friday, Dec. 20 from 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Editorial
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here are a variety of reasons to dislike these dark winter nights, but foremost for us it the lack of lighting in Eastsound. It is dark by 4:30 p.m. when the streets here are still busy. Driving through town can be treacherous – people are walking in the crosswalk and, very often, traveling across the road where there isn’t a crosswalk. Having tasteful, charming streetlights would allow pedestrians and drivers to see where they are going. At last week’s town hall meeting hosted by Councilman Rick Hughes, we learned there are conduits placed throughout the sidewalks ready for lamps to be installed. So we have a way to do it, we just need to find funding for it. We urge the Eastsound Planning Review Commission and San Juan County to tackle this project. Money for the lights could come from a community fund, lodging tax grant or Port of Orcas funds. All ports in the state of Washington have the ability to raise money for economic development and infrastructure. “If someone comes to me leading the charge, I will do whatever I can to make infrastructure needs met in Eastsound,” Hughes told the Islands’ Sounder. “We’ll figure out how to find the money.” We know how long it took to get trash cans up in town, so an endeavor of this scope would probably be even longer. But the ball needs to get rolling. It’s a public safety issue.
Public meetings WEDS, DEC. 11 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.
THURS, DEC. 12 • Orcas Island Park & Recreation District, 4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.
Almanac SUNRISE, SUNSET Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 17
Sunrise 7:55a.m. 7:55 a.m. 7:56 a.m. 7:57 a.m. 7:58 a.m. 7:58 a.m. 7:59 a.m.
Sunset 4:16 p.m. 4:16 p.m. 4:16 p.m. 4:17 p.m. 4:17 p.m. 4:17 p.m. 4:17 p.m.
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THURS, DEC. 19 • OPALCO Board of Directors Lopez Fire Station, 8:15 a.m. • Orcas Island School Board, 5:30 p.m. school library.
TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL High Low Precip 45 30 .03 36 29 — 36 25 — 36 24 — 29 22 — 27 16 — 27 16 — Precipitation in December: .27” Precipitation in 2013: 21.65” Reported by Jack Giard, Bakerview Rd.
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To the Editor: CenturyLink: please contact us To our customers impacted by the recent underwater cable cut: On behalf of CenturyLink and our local San Juan Islands and Washington employees, I want to let you know we understand the frustration you experienced during the interruption of service due to the underwater fiber optic cable cut. Please know that CenturyLink acted quickly and worked around the clock to restore service to your community. CenturyLink is committed to our San Juan County customers and the community. I also want you to know that CenturyLink will be issuing bill credits to the impacted customers for the time they were out of service as a result of this event. Those bill credits will appear in either this or next month’s CenturyLink bill, depending on your specific billing cycle. If you have any other questions or concerns about your CenturyLink services, please call us at 1-800943-8809. We are here ready to help. Please don’t hesitate to ask. Thank you for choosing CenturyLink for your communication needs – we value you as our customers. Tim Grigar CenturyLink VP & General Manager for Western Washington
Broadband concerns After reading your article of Nov. 27, 2013, regarding the broadband project by OPALCO, I am concerned for the overall communications plan for Orcas Island. Since my mother has been living on Orcas, since 1974, I have been well aware of many issues of island life. Underwater cables have certainly been an issue before and, I suspect, will be again in the future. While I also understand the critical need for communications, there are many technical hurdles to implementing any broadband plan. The primary issue with Broadband over Power Lines, if OPALCO is Circulation/ 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
considering this approach, is one of interference with both commercial (Police, Fire, Rescue, Ambulance, etc) and amateur radio. Obviously, Fire and Rescue are critical resources where communications is essential to their work; however, amateur radio (think “hams” or “short-wave operators”) has proven itself many times, with operators relaying vital information to those outside the area. Hurricane Katrina, several years ago, was truly catastrophic, but amateur radio operators were able to relay messages from many survivors to their worried kin outside the area. The “Bottom Line” is that BPL needs to be properly controlled to prevent any interference with any radio systems in the surrounding area, which is a condition required by the Federal Communications Commission. Amateur and commercial radio operators in the area should be closely examining the deployment of BPL to ensure their abilities to communicate over radio. In many other communities BPL has not been able to meet the stringent requirements and has been a very expensive “non-starter”. Leif Erickson North Shore Emergency Management Office North Vancouver, BC In reference to OPALCO tackling broadband, two ominous sentences caught my attention. Rates will go up to pay for it, and 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.
we will expand just like we did electricity in the 1930s – those closest to the source will get it first and we will work our way out to provide service. I live “out.” Will I be paying those higher rates while I wait for service? Uh no thanks. Lisa Murphy Eastsound
Annual pet photos were a success On behalf of the Orcas Off-leash Area board of directors, I’d like to give a big shout out and thanks to all involved. Thanks to the many people who volunteered precious time and resources to help make this event successful. We are very grateful for the space we were able to use, and for the publicity that helped get the word out. We also are overwhelmingly grateful for the generous donations that we received. We consider the Orcas Off-leash Area to be a vital part of the community. I am awestruck at the volume of people who showed up to the photo shoot this year. It would not be possible to have our wonderful “dog park” without each and every one of you. Cheers, Ruff, and Jingle bells. Eros Belliveau Eastsound
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LETTERS FROM 4 Thank you for a great Holiday Festival of Arts The Orcas Island Community has once again stepped up to the plate to support the Orcas Island Senior Center and our local artisans. A huge “Thank You” goes out to everyone of you who came and purchased the wonderful items that were available at the sale. It is so important to shop locally and you are really appreciated not only for the Senior Center, which helps the elders of our island in so many ways, but for our local artisans. Thank you again. Jane Heisinger Orcas Senior Center
Wonderful Children’s Christmas Market The first Children’s Christmas Market was a wonderful success. Thirtysix young crafters showed
up, bright-eyed and excited to sell their own creations from knitted scarves and bracelets, to artwork and hand made paper. It was heartwarming to watch many of the kids sell an item, then use their profits to buy gifts for their family from a friend at another table. Thanks to Salmonberry School for providing a warm and welcoming space for the sale, to Hannah Adams-Collier for designing a lovely poster, to Jim Litch, John Miller, Sharon Ho and Nastashja Milan for their help with organization, and especially to all the kids who worked so hard to create and sell such beautiful and original gifts. Last but not least, a heartfelt thanks to all of you who came out and shopped. The $95 which was raised from the table fees will be given to the Giving Tree at Island Market to support Orcas families this Christmas. See you all next year! Rachel Bishop Eastsound
Be safe this holiday season by BRAEDEN SMITH Point Blank Secretary
Well, the holidays are upon us. It’s by far the jolliest time of the year, which means there will be ample opportunities for merriment and mirth-making. However, the season comes with a dark side. Every year at this same time traffic fatalities increase at an alarming rate. These are caused by a combination of worsened road conditions and holiday-related drinking. And that’s why every year the high school group, Point Blank, a chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), sits outside of Island Market and hands out red ribbons that attach to car antennas. They’re free, but having one represents an oath: that the driver will not drink and drive during the holidays. Please show your support and help us spread our message. We can only hope that as islanders leave their holiday parties, they’ll see that ribbon on your car antenna and be reminded to not drink and drive. We hope to see you on Dec. 17, 18 and 19 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. outside Island Market.
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COUNTY FROM 1 capital expenditure of about $380,000 for a new Parks and Fair Administration Building. The solid waste projects line item is up by about $550,000, from about $720,000 in 2013 to about $1.275 million in 2014. Major planned capital expenditures included in the 2014 capital improvement plan are $250,000 for a patrol boat based on Lopez and $600,000 for the public safety boat acquisition, most of which will be financed by a federal grant. The county is also planning on spending $874,000 for realignment of Cattle Point Road, $550,000 for the Deer Harbor Bridge project, $430,000 for Orcas Island road improvements and $380,000 on the West Beach Road Culvert Replacement, also on Orcas. Assessor Charles Zalmanek’s budget is $916,963, but $75,000 of that is being withheld until he provides the county council with a written report on the current use of the farm and agriculture program including: the criteria used to determine compliance, the way he notifies property owners of receipt of materials and analysis of the current use program from January 2007 to December 2013. He must also provide a written report on the status of new construction valuation.
Budget Process The budget process includes a review of county income from the multiple tax and grant sources, and a compilation of county department budget requests and income estimates. After clarifications by and discussions with department managers and Thomas, Henley prepares a proposed budget to present to the council. At meetings, the council studies the documentation and receives additional input from Thomas. After suggestions for changes are applied, Henley presents a draft budget for further hearings, including at least
one hearing at which the public can testify and present their views. The auditor then prepares a final draft, the manager prepares a draft ordinance, council members review the drafts and the council schedules a final hearing, which occurred Dec. 3 on Lopez. The vote to approve the budget by the three councilmen was unanimous.
Orcas open house with county The question and answer session of the county’s Orcas open house became heated when islanders shared stories about the community development and planning department. “Why do we need lawyers? Why do we need to fight our government? This is a small community and a small government. It’s frustrating,” said Ron Mourning. The meeting was hosted by Councilman Rick Hughes, Auditor Milene Henley and County Manager Mike Thomas, County Planner Colin Maycock and Eastsound Planning Review Committee Chair Gulliver Rankin on Dec. 4 at the fire station. Michael Durland talked about an ongoing boundary line and permitting problem he has had with Community Development and Planning, which has required him to hire a lawyer for litigation. “There must be a different procedure for citizens,” he said. Other audience members echoed his concerns, calling for a citizens’ board of appeals or ombudsman to look at building code and permitting concerns. Kathleen Speed and Leith Templin both asked the county to learn from mistakes and read the code consistently. Earlier in the evening Thomas told the crowd that some of his goals include making the permitting process easier, speeding up permit turnout in certain cases, customer service training and implementing new office hours on Monday
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through Friday, 9 to 4 p.m.. There may be a possibility for a pre-application for commercial projects to help process permits. “Part of our efforts are to get out into the community more,” said Thomas. Rankin echoed this comment by saying, “they are walking the walk this year,” in reference to county officials attending Eastsound meetings and events.
Improvements for Eastsound Since the first of December, county crews have been working on A Street in front of the post office to install stormwater collection piping and catch basins. This project will begin to alleviate long-standing drainage problems. Work will extend along A Street from the northwest corner
“I am very proud of the budget ... this is the most important thing we do.” — Orcas Councilman Rick Hughes of the theater parking lot east to the northeast corner of the theater. Next year the county plans to complete storm water construction from the Village Stop to North Beach Road. There are also likely road improvement projects happening on Prune Aly in 2014 as well as chip sealing in Eastsound. The county is looking at road improvements from Nordstrom Lane to McNallie Lane. “Are the safety improvements and the widening something the public wants?” Hughes told the
Sounder. “Do we really need to get it done right now? Could we use the money in Eastsound instead?” Some audience members asked for more disabled friendly sidewalks and paths in Eastsound. The need for streetlights was also brought up. Hughes said there are conduits on the sidewalks that allow for street lamps. Sadie Bailey asked what the county is doing to protect Eastsound swale. “I wouldn’t want an auto repair shop right next to an Eastsound swale,” she said. Another topic of interest was the possibilities of kiosks in town. In a recent EPRC survey 29 out of 37 Orcas residents said they would like some kind of kiosk in Eastsound. As far as kiosks on county property, Rankin said, there is no language in county code for the structures. “Basically kiosks are not prohibited and they are not approved,” he said. County code does not allow drive-throughs in Eastsound except banks, post offices and the ferry. Also no vending is allowed on public sidewalks, but you can vend on your own store front. Kiosks can be located on private property like the coffee shop and the farm stand near Hogstone, the ice cream truck across from the public restrooms and the whale watching booth near Brown Bear Bakery. Rankin and Hughes also discussed the Sub Area Plan, which establishes general patterns for future land use, transportation and other infrastructure needs. “Our plan has to maintain a village character,” said Rankin. “That is unique to Eastsound.” To see the Eastsound Subarea Plan, go to http:// goo.gl/mhbLba.
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Music students to play first concert of the year Tw o o f N o r t h w e s t Washington’s highest rated high school music ensembles are right here on Orcas Island, the Orcas High School Band and the High School Strings. And you have the opportunity to hear them play at their first concert of the school year this coming Thursday, Dec. 12 at Orcas Center at 7 p.m. “Strings Director Pamela Wright and I have put together a wide-ranging program of exciting music – from Duke Ellington’s swing music and the Chariots of Fire theme to Gustav Holst, Vivaldi, Leonard Bernstein and John Philip Sousa,”
said Darren Dix, the new Director of Band for Orcas School. “And we encourage everyone to come out and listen.” Last year at this time the students from Orcas High School were preparing to compete at the San Juan Music Educators Association contest in Bellingham, where they walked away with some of the highest scores awarded among all schools represented – including schools from Bellingham, Oak Harbor, Mt. Vernon, and other larger communities in the region. “We have many students returning from last year’s
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Left: Orcas Youth Orchestra with conductors Pamela Wright and Darren Dix.
award-winning groups and some new students who have joined our high school groups,” said Pamela Wright, Music Director for Elementary, Middle and High School Strings and Choir, as well as K-4 classes.
“If you heard our groups play last year, then you have an idea of the level of playing these young people are achieving. And if you haven’t heard them play yet, then you are in for a treat!” Concertgoers on Dec. 12
will hear the High School Band perform Jose Padilla’s “El Relicario,” the theme from the movie “Chariots of Fire” by Vangelis and a jazzy medley called “Jump Swing Fever” arranged by John Wasson. The High School Strings will perform the first movement of “St. Paul’s Suite” by Gustav Holst, “Beautiful Dreamer” by Stephen Foster, the first movement of Antonio Vivaldi’s “Andante Moderato” and Leonard Bernstein’s “America” from West Side Story. The Orcas Strings and Band come
together as the Orcas Youth Orchestra to play “Russian Sailors’ Dance” arranged by Balent, a medley of songs from film composer Danny Elfman, “Rhythm Stand” by Jennifer Higdon, and Sousa’s “Presidential Polonaise.” This is the first in a trio of concerts by Orcas music students this winter. All concerts are free and open to the public. The next two concerts are in January. Musicians from the 5th to 8th grade will perform on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The kindergarten to fourth grade concert will take place on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the old gym.
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will be making some significant cosmetic and structural improvements to the space over the next few months prior to opening in the spring. “We’re all very excited to give the space a much needed facelift,” says Ken Katz, who is a board member and head of the design team. “The remodel will be something members can partici-
pate in, and in the end, all will be very proud of.” Before entering into a lease contract the board of directors set certain benchmarks for securing memberships and startup capital. The minimum goals prior to signing the lease were that they would have 250 founding members signed up and at least $200,000 pledged in the form of loans
from our members. The membership number is currently over 350 and there are pledges in place for more than $200,000 in loans from members and the board continues to seek additional pledges to fill out startup capital needs. “I am very excited to support the launch of the new co-op,” Miller said. “It is exciting to see it take on its new form as a community owned cooperative providing a fantastic source for healthy foods and a means to distribute our local products.” Membership covers the primary member, their domestic partner and any dependents 18 years or younger. “Each person who has joined the co-op, loaned money, volunteered, given feedback or spread the word has helped get The Co-op this far,” said Board President Lisa Byers. “We’ve made a tremendously strong start, and now we need to focus our efforts on getting the store open.”
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Obituaries Belinda Landon There will be a celebration of life for Belinda Landon on Sunday, Dec., 15 at the American Legion Post from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Belinda was a long-time
Fred Pinneo Fred Pinneo, age 83, passed away Nov. 21, 2013 in Creswell, Ore. He was preceded in death by parents Ray and Tillie Pinneo of West Sound. Siblings Sunny Pinneo, Pearl Hotson, Doris Fenimore, Betty Bartel and Lloyd Pinneo. He is survived by his wife Edna, two children and numer-
island resident, as well as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She was the owner of the former Vern’s Bayside Restaurant. She passed away suddenly on Friday, Dec. 6.
ous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was born and raised on Orcas Island, served his country in the Coast Guard. He lived for most of his married life (63 years) and worked in Creswell, Ore. and was a member of the VFW. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 30, in Creswell, Ore., at the Presbyterian Church.
G. Richard Fowles Physicist, educator Richard “Dick” Fowles died Nov. 30, 2013 at Ashley Gardens Memory Care in Mount Vernon, Wash., where he has lived since February of this year. For the previous six years, he resided in Anacortes with Colleen, his wife of 25 years. Richard was born April 2, 1928 in Glenwood Springs, Colo., to Howard and Phyllis Fowles and raised in Ogden, Utah. He served in the U.S. Navy on a minesweeper at the end of WWII, attended Stanford University, and earned his PhD while working for Stanford Research Institute. Dick married Dorothy Evans Fowles in 1954. Together they raised four children, stepson John Maxon, daughters Louise Fowles Cook and Kate Fowles Szablya, and son Jeff Fowles. The family moved to Pullman in 1962, where Richard began his teaching career in physics at Washington State University. He was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 1975, served a number of years on the National Materials Advisory Board, was a visiting professor at the Australian National University in 1983, and consulted for numerous government labs over the course of his career. He served as Chairman of the Physics Department from 1984 to 1990. His wife Dorothy died in 1987.
Richard and Colleen (Sanger) Fowles were married in 1988 and moved to Orcas Island after Dick’s retirement from WSU in 1995. They built a retirement home and Richard pursued his avocation, guitar building. They enjoyed island life and travels in Europe and New Zealand. Dick served on the Classical Music Committee at the Orcas Community Center. A true gentleman and scholar, Richard was held in high regard by his students and professional colleagues alike; he will always be remembered by his friends for his kindness. His special warmth and humor will be missed by all of his family, his brother Howard, and sister, Nancy Favero, his children and stepchildren, including Karla Sanger Rivera, Joe Sanger, and Kristina Sanger Love, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, in-laws, and nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Richard will be held in April in Anacortes. The family would appreciate donations in his honor to Gentry House Adult Daycare, 1208 7th Street Anacortes, WA 98221.
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Joshua Enoch Wright January 24, 1973 to October 17, 2013 THE GENTLE GIANT HAS EXITED On the evening of Oct. 17, 2013, Josh left his body during his final motorcycle ride ... an accident in Los Angeles, Calif. Josh is the father of his daughter, Addison Lopez, 11 months old. Josh is also survived by his whole Earth family: Nikki Lopez, beautiful momma of Addison, both of Pasadena, Calif.; Josh’s Momma Margi Miles of Orcas Island, Wash.; Grandma Jane Bristow of Orcas Island, Wash.; Uncle John and Aunt Sioux Bristow of Sacramento, Calif.; Aunt Anne and Uncle Larry Forsythe of Orcas Island, Wash.; Nephew Cody Wolf of North Dakota; and Josh’s ENORMOUS family of soul-friends pretty much from all over the map!! On Josh’s Earth journey, he had two main passions: motorcycles and flying. Josh rode motorcycles since he was four years old. He rode with respect, skill, focus. He’s been a pilot to helicopters, private planes, private jets, commercial
jets, combined for 15 years. Josh’s passions expanded into being a Father, Stuntman, Flight Instructor, Actor, Coast Guard Rescue Cutter Swimmer, Contractor, Stand-up Comedian, Musician (playing several instruments), Screenplay Writer, Short Story Writer, Inventor/ Designer, Composer, Limo Chauffeur, Real Estate Agent, Philosopher and Healer!! Josh was a wise, compassionate explorer. He was one of the rare Spiritual Beings actually immersed in the JOY of the Human Experience!! Josh’s presence embedded Hope, Laughter, Innocence, Play in the souls of ALL who knew him. Josh was a quiet, brave teacher. He saw life as mysterious, strenuous,
simply magnificent! Josh often said, “Let us always be beginners – free falling into the eternal moments.” Josh embraced his uniqueness and celebrated his connection with all that is ... his inherent “gypsy blood” opened the world to his expansive visions and absolute respect for life! Josh “saw” us individually. He had the gift of finding our “mirrors” we had tossed aside; gently handed it back to us; lovingly reminded us to wipe off the fear and see our “self ” again with clarity and hope. Josh, our mirrors are in hand! Some of Josh’s thoughts: “If we can learn anything from dogs, it’s that no matter what never give up, and keep on wagging your happy ass tail through this
beautiful life.” “My friends listen up: whatever you are putting off, delaying, waiting for the perfect time or just plain afraid of, NOW is the time to accomplish whatever it is you want or need to do. There is no tomorrow,there is only the NOW. Go forth and be as great as I know you can be.” “The most amazing thing I can think of today is the fact that we are all in this together. Only one chance to live this one life, the one way it should be lived, without fear. It is just life; you can’t take it with you, but you can sure leave a lasting impression. Go forth and live it.” GOODBYE FOR NOW, JOSH.
ner, Rendezvous, with trips to Catalina and the other Channel Islands and Hawaii. Dad was the only crew. This was the beginning of a lifetime of sailing and boats. Upon high school graduation, he entered USC as a pre-med student with the goal of being a medical doctor. WWII interrupted that plan with his joining the Army Air Corps (forerunner of the Air Force) as a flight line mechanic in Merced California where he served out the war repairing aircraft. Upon mustering out, he eventually moved to Santa Barbara, entering the shop teaching program at what would become the
University of California of Santa Barbara. Here he met the love of his life, Ina Mae (Scotty) Scott, an art and teaching major from Pasadena California who also had been a pre-med student before the war. That marriage lasted 60 years ending with her passing in 2007. His first teaching job in 1950 paired him with a man born and raised on Madrona Point. After hearing so much about Orcas Island, he and Mom finally visited sometime in the early 60s. Fast forward through 30 years of teaching wood shop and other shop classes at Gardena High School (next door to Watts), raising two sons in Palos Verdes Estates and visiting Orcas several times; he and Mom bought the old Billy Moore place in Olga in 1967. Several years of remodeling the house in the summer months, lead to finally retiring here in 1976. They (Mom and Dad were inseparable) joined the Episcopal Church in
Eastsound and the Orcas Island Yacht Club. Dad joined the leadership ranks at OIYC, rising to Commodore in 1986. Together they worked on many potlucks, rummage sales and the rebuild and maintenance of the buildings for both organizations. Summers brought local sailboat racing and cruising from Olympia to Cape Caution, B.C. Dad was a happy, energetic man, always ready to help a friend or lend a hand to a project. He was well-known for his morning walks to get the mail in Olga, waving to all who went by, chatting with folks along the way and stopping at the Artworks and Olga Café. He considered Orcas to be paradise, so it’s hard to say where he’s off to now. A memorial service and reception will be held at the Episcopal Church on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Please come join us and share your stories of this wonderful man.
Emery Boston Emmes September 16, 1922 – November 4, 2013 Emery Emmes passed quietly in his sleep at his home in Olga, attended by his Orcas family and grandson Craig Emmes. He was born Daniel Rowan, but upon his mother’s remarriage, when he was four or five, his new stepfather adopted him, changing his name to a combination of old family names from both sides of this new family. Unfortunately, Louis Emmes died within a couple of years of this marriage. He grew up in Southern California during the depression era. As the son of a single Mom who taught middle school, he spoke of fond memories of summers in Laguna Beach and the 15 foot sailboat he built and sailed along the local coast. During this period, his step brother, Samuel Hopkins Emmes, bought and started charting the 85 foot schoo-
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Okay, come and get me! Ask for Piper when you come to the Orcas Animal Shelter on Hope Lane any day from 2 to 5 p.m or call 376-6777. Maybe you can even take me out for a run. I need exercise. I’ll love you forever. You can see me and all the cats at www.orcaspets.org.
Marine Watch A close encounter of the whale kind! There has been a humpback whale in the area for awhile that is known as a “friendly”. This humpback named Windy by the whale watch operators is an absolute treat and an amazing experience. Last month Hobbes Buchanan of San Juan Island Whale Tours in Friday Harbor came across Windy in Haro Strait near Kelp Reef. He said the whale approached the boat and stayed with them for a good hour, sometimes spyhopping and sometimes just laying along side the boat, close enough to actually touch her if they wanted to, going from boat to boat. I’ve seen some video of the experience, it is beautiful. Whales and other cetaceans interacting with humans is not new or that rare. In this case with all of the 30 or so humpback whales here around the islands this past Summer, Windy seemed to be the only one that created this wonderful interaction. Last month there were only a few boats there with Windy but during the Summer with the regular amount of whales watch boats out it didn’t seem to matter to Windy at all. Last month we also had a large number of Pacific white sided dolphins, numbering up to at least 300. These dolphins are everything you ever imagined dolphins being, bowriding, leaping clear out of the water, and doing somersaults next to the boat. We expect to have dolphins approach the boat but not humpback whales or other large cetaceans. In Mexico down in the Baja at places like San Ignacio lagoon, grey whales will approach boats and be extremely friendly to the point where tour operators can depend on this kind of interaction. I’ve had personal interactions with Minke whales when I was 1000 miles offshore from the Canary Islands on a sailing passage to the Caribbean. We enjoyed their company as they stayed next to the boat turning upside down and giving us eye contact until Simon and Garfunkel ended on the cassette tape. I went below and put on Beethoven and then they left. It was one of the highlights of my 30 something years of being around cetaceans. Most of the time we watch these cetaceans do their own thing, sort of like watching an hour in the life of a whale. But sometimes, like last month with Windy the humpback, we are privileged to see more and feel their deep intelligence closer than we normally do. It makes you realize we’re all in this together. Happy Holidays everyone. Tom and Nate Averna operate Deer Harbor Charters. They will be sharing their latest observations of what they see during their tours as well as provide news regarding the marine ecosystem here and in other parts of the world. They can be reached at 376-5989.
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OPALCO to raise rates 6 percent The following was submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative. At its November meeting, the OPALCO Board approved the 2014 budget for a total of $30,665,000, which includes a rate increase of 6 percent. The increase is necessary to meet the 2014 budget’s operating expenses, including a 9 percent Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) rate increase, significant construction projects to replace aging underground cables and preparations to replace a redundant submarine cable in the San Juan to Lopez crossing that was laid in 1977. The board’s recent directive to accelerate broadband expansion has a neutral effect on the budget and rates. The rate increase will be effective with the March billing. As a nonprofit and member-owned cooperative, OPALCO delivers electricity at cost to 20 islands in the San Juans. The cost of service is determined through a variety of factors including an independent cost-ofservice study conducted every four to
five years to make sure each member rate class is paying its fair share. An update to the current study is scheduled in 2014. OPALCO’s cost to purchase power from BPA is adjusted every two years. In the recent BPA rate case (effective Oct. 1, 2013), rates went up by 9 percent, which affected OPALCO’s financial health and ability to get financing in case of major capital expenses (like the submarine cable replacement) or emergencies. This increase is independent of the board’s Nov. 21 motion to “accelerate expansion of OPALCO’s … highspeed data infrastructure.” The budget includes construction projects already slated for 2014 to build out the co-op’s communications infrastructure (also referred to as the backbone or middle mile). The board directive asks staff to accelerate that expansion and lift the moratorium on new fiber connections once system design, rates and policies are approved. Any new connections would be made at the cost of service with a neutral effect on budget and rates.
Power rates will continue to rise for the foreseeable future as the Federal Columbia River Power System reaches capacity and market-rate power purchases (Tier 2 rates) increase to meet the demand. Watch the Sounder for more information on how OPALCO is working with nonprofit organizations to increase energy and conservation efficiency and encourage local renewable generation. “Working together, we can reduce our co-op energy load and mitigate the impact of regional rate increases,” say OPALCO representatives. The approved budget will be posted online with the November meeting minutes. Board packets are posted online at www.opalco.com one-week prior to each board meeting. Co-op members are welcome to attend meetings. For the latest information, go to www.opalco.com, sign up for an email newsletter (http://www.opalco. com/about/email-signup/) and follow them on Facebook (Orcas Power & Light Cooperative) and Twitter (@ orcaspower).
Rosie Kuhn releases book Dr. Rosie Kuhn, Orcas Island resident, international presenter and executive life coach, reveals to the world the details of personal transformation in just 101 simple, everyday indications. In her newly published book “You Know You Are Transforming When … 101 Everyday Indications that You are Creating a Life
Happier Ever After” was just released on Amazon and will be available at Darvill’s Bookstore on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. when Kuhn will be speaking and signing books. Kuhn has been in the business of personal and professional development for over 30 years. From her start as a therapist, she has worked in the
field of addictions, trained coaches at Sofia University, in San Francisco, and is now an internationally known coach and trainer. Her earlier works include: “Self-Empowerment 101”; “Dilemmas of Being in Business”; and the “ABC’s of Spirituality in Business.” Kuhn as trained hundreds of individuals worldwide to become transfor-
mational life and business coaches. You can find her books at amazon.com, and her blog at www.theparadigmshifts. com.
Rotary gives to typhoon victims Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful cyclones in history, struck Southeast Asia last month, wreaking havoc on the Philippines. This Category 5 storm caused more than 5,000 fatalities and left devastation in its wake. Survivors faced immediate threats from lack of food, shelter, and water.
Humanitarian efforts launched by nations throughout the world have begun to ease the effects of this tragedy. Rotary International and many of its local clubs are involved in the challenge of providing safe drinking water to the Philippine people. The Friday Harbor club wired $2,000 to two
California clubs who are coordinating plans to purchase table top water filters for immediate and long term use. The value of clean water cannot be overestimated in the midst of the Typhoon Haiyan tragedy. Thousands were left with contaminated water supplies and the threat of cholera. The problems are beginning to ease with the relief provided by the United States and other countries.
San Juan Island Rotarians join Rotary International in offering sympathy and support to all those who are suffering. Water and sanitation are international Rotary imperatives supported by the Friday Harbor club. For additional information or questions, contact Rotary International Committee Chairman Mike Griffin at mrgriffinbay@ windjammercable.net.
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Boys team: mix of veterans and newbies Marty Zier photo
Back, l-r Coach Josh Mayson, Aidan Kruse, Brother Murphy, Michael Chesher, Jay Zier, Daniel O’Brien, Miles Harlow, Eagle Sweet, Ray Doss, Jack Russillo, Assistant Coach David Kimple. Bottom, left to right: Axel Greening, Gage Harlow, Grayson White, Gunnar Sandwith, Jack Gates, Jordan Randolph, Pasha Bullock, Demitri Pence, Wayne Foster.
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In his first full season as head coach, Josh Mayson looks to build upon the momentum gained last year after making the playoffs for the first time in years. “I want to go back to the playoffs again and keep that
streak going and we definitely have the guys to do it,” Mayson said. The team is young, gaining nine freshmen with 23 players overall, allowing Mayson to comfortably fill a varsity and junior varsity team. “We have a lot of young guys who haven’t expe-
rienced basketball at this level yet,” he said. “There are some that are going to have to play some varsity minutes, but I am confident that they are good enough to play against the other players in the league.” Mayson says he wants to focus on playing “more as a team, more team ball, and
being more direct with the players.” As a very young coach, he embraces the challenge to the change the team dynamic but maintain the obvious connection he enjoys with the players. The boys played a close game against Concrete on Dec. 3, losing 56-47.
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Girls: low in numbers, high in determination by MARTY ZIER Sports reporter
Gregg Sasan enters his second year as head coach and anticipates the team to improve, benefiting from stability in the program. Even after making the playoffs last year, Sasan believes the team has the ability to improve. “We have a couple of good returning players and I am expecting us to do better this year with some consistency,” he said. However, Sasan has the challenge of a very small team to fill both a varsity and junior varsity squad. “We have some younger girls coming up that will contribute, but the problem we have is our numbers,” he said. “We only had 13 girls turn out for the program. The players know it and we are dealing with it. No players are complaining about playing time, that’s for sure.” Sasan smiles as he navigates the prospect of hav-
ing only six or seven girls on varsity, but is genuinely optimistic about the talent of his team and expects the team to win the games they should win and be
more competitive against the stronger teams in the league. The girls played Concrete on Dec. 3, beating the team mightily with a 63-14 win.
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Orcas Christian School debuts b-ball program Dedication, hard work, passion and sportsmanship define Orcas Christian School basketball, says coach Tim Hance. The Saints are part of an “intense” program with daily before and after school practices, Tabata method of circuit training and weight lifting. Student-athletes must also pass daily and weekly academic grade checks. “It’s a major commitment,” Hance said. “OCS athletes are putting in the
time, passion and efforts necessary to ensure their success. The future is bright and quite exciting.” The boys and girls teams played 24 pre-season fall games in preparation for the season opener in Lynden on Thursday, Dec. 12. A full schedule of games is on www. oics.org. The team is playing games against other schools in the state’s Christian school league.
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Back, left to right: Coaches Gregg Sasan and Lisa Gage, Daria Stankevich, Bethany Hansen, Halle Thompson, Hannah Gaydos, Kilee Rogers, Arianna Dean, coaches Donna Hall and Charlie Nigretto. Middle, left to right: Eliza Diepenbrock, Emma Minnis, Lilly Miller. Bottom, left to right: Katie Holley, Bella Nigretto, Alicia Susol and Shelbi Rogers.
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Pictured at right is the Orcas Christian School Saints girls and boys basketball teams. Front row, l-r: Maelle Comrie, Maddy Hance, Emily Toombs, Alaena Comrie, Sophia Garcia. Second row, l-r: Gabi Carver, Adia Dolan, Caitlin Fowler, Eve Hance, Ashleigh Madeiros, Coach Michelle Bechtel, Coach Craig Sanders. Third row, l-r: Trevor Wareham, Aidan Eastman, Skyler Gregg, Elliott Claus. Fourth row: Coach Tim Hance, Corey Aragon, Nick Hodges, Kevin Alexander, Michael Harris. Back row, l-r: Elijah Everett, Cyrus Amour, Ryan Flint, Cameron Aragon, Coach Ryan Davis. Not pictured: student Lucien Anderson and Coach Norm Flint.
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News briefs Learn to do the Waltz Local dance instructors are offering their fourth community dance class on Dec. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. Basic/ beginner “Waltz” instruction will begin promptly at 7 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m. The classes are free and no partner is needed. For further information, call Bill at 376-8857 or Jean at 376-6549.
everyone, including vegetarian dishes and fun stuff for the kids, too. Dinner Kitchens are community event held monthly from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Church. These special events are a gift especially for food bank participants, island seniors and anyone in need of a hot meal. There is no charge. There will be nfood, music and fun.
Contemplative Hour at Early Christmas Emmanuel at the Dinner Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invites the commuKitchen nity to draw upon deepCelebrate an early Christmas Dinner at the Dinner Kitchen on Dec. 19. The menu will feature traditional baked ham and all of the trimmings. As always, there will be something for
er resources as you move through the hustle and bustle of December. Come spend a few moments sitting in stillness or walking on the indoor labyrinth. The doors of the parish hall
will be open on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.orcasepiscopal.org or call 376-2352.
Olga Potluck to celebrate the season Celebrate the season during the Olga Potluck dinner on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Olga Community Center. There will be singing of carols from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and then after dinner a “goofy gift exchange.” It is a trading of gifts game, and each participant brings a wrapped, inexpensive gag or white elephant gift to trade. You don’t have to go out and buy anything because you probably have just the perfect gag or white elephant gift at home. In addition to some food to share, participants are asked to bring his or her own place setting.
Mountaineers give back San Juan Nature Institute was delighted to receive news of a grant from the Mountaineers Foundation to support their education program at Orcas Elementary School. The Mountaineers Foundation grant supplements a partial grant from the Orcas Island Community Foundation for stream studies. In their award letter Mountaineers Foundation congratulated the Nature Institute on their three year program focusing on salmon and their freshwater and marine environments. Stream studies is a program for fifth grade students to complement their fourth grade experiences in “Salmon in the Classroom.” Students will study the topography of a local watershed, explore the soils in the area, test the water quality using both chemical and biological tests and compare their results with similar studies at Long Live the Kings Glenwood Hatchery on Orcas. They will demonstrate water movement, on the surface and through soil, using a table-top model on loan from the San Juan Island Conservation District and their underground water model.
Students will keep a field notebook of their observations and test results and will develop a concept of the integration of human, biological, and topographic influences in a watershed. The first year of the three-year program Salmon in the Classroom is funded by donations and conducted with the collaboration of Glenwood Hatchery. The third year of the sequence has been funded by a grant from Orcas Island Community Foundation. Marine educator Noreene Ignelzi will introduce sixth grade students to the rich invertebrate life of the nearshore and reiterate the concept that what happens in the watershed, does not stay in the watershed, but impacts the nearshore environment. San Juan Nature Institute achieves its mission to increase knowledge and appreciation of the natural history of the San Juan Archipelago through education programs that foster active learning and stewardship. One of its four core programs is Partners in Science which includes this three year sequence of courses for young learners.
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Community Band in concert The Orcas Island Community Band will host its annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. Admission is by donation, and there is a dessert party after the show. Jim Shaffer-Bauck conducts the first half and Karen Key Speck conducts the second portion. Audience members can also sing-along to carols. The program is a mix of classic band literature ranging from marches, classical, traditional folk melodies, newer melodic composition with interesting percussion with audience participation, American pop classics and show tunes, plus a sprinkling of festive holiday tunes. The musicians are: Karen
Stankevich, Matthew Wallrath, Judy Whiting and Sam Windsor. The free dessert party afterwards is provided by the band as a gift to the community. “We hope it invites friends, neighbors and musicians to delay the rush of the holidays by staying to eat some wonderful food and visit for a while in the spirit of the season,” say organizers.
‘Almost, Maine’ play review by MICHÈLE GRISKEY Special to the Sounder
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island’s production of “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani explores the theme of love in a delightful and original way. It’s a beautiful winter’s night in Almost, Maine. The stage is set with a twinkling night sky and evergreens. What follows is a series if vignettes starting and ending under the stars. Love is revealed through declaration, broken hearts, moving on, pain, commitment, honesty, communication, hope and taking the plunge. There are plenty of stolen kisses, confessions of love, frustrations and delights. The play includes clever and whimsical symbols, which add unique twists to the production. The vignettes fit skillfully together into a whole and come full circle at the end. Orcas audiences should find a lot in common with the lives of these characters from a small community. The actors all did a great
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job with their roles. This production has both newcomers to the stage and veteran actors. The cast includes Sky Bear Aguilar, Lauren Ferrell, Kevin Doyle, Kira Bradshaw, Kelly Toombs, Aaimee Johnson, Cara Russell, Suzanne Gropper, Brian Richard, Audra Goffeney, Mike Buckner, Freddy Hinkle, Tony Lee, Ron Herman, Rebecca Herman, Tom Gossett, Akarya, Katie Zwilling, and Tom Fiscus. Director Melinda Milligan skillfully brings everything together with this diverse and large group of actors. In addition to excellent acting and directing,
audiences enjoyed beautiful acoustic music by Kaj and Tashi Litch and Rachel Bishop between scenes, which establishes the mood and the folksy feel of the piece. It’s a busy time of year on Orcas, but “Almost, Maine” is worth your time. No matter how cold it is outside, the play will warm you up. Don’t miss this! Remaining performances for “Almost, Maine” are on Dec. 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at The Grange. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Darvils, at the door, or online at http:// www.brownpapertickets. com/event/526361
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CALENDAR WEDS., DEC. 11 FUNDRAISING DINNER:
Authentic Costa Rican cuisine by Heather Thomas, fundraiser dinner for Orcas Christian School, proceeds will go toward the OCS Mission Trip to Costa Rica in March, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children 12 and under $8, adults $12, Orcas Christian School High School Lunch Room. GARDEN CLUB HOLIDAY TEA:
Orcas Center, Madrona Room, 10:30 a.m. Potluck
and prizes, Kari Koski of Kari’s Island Elixirs is the speaker. For info, www. orcasislandgardenclub.org. ORCAS ANGELS HAIRCUT DAY:
Local salons and barbers are donating proceeds from haircuts on the above days to Orcas Angels. Call the salons directly to book an appointment.
THURS., DEC. 12 CANCER SUPPORT: Cancer Support Group will celebrate Christmas in the
CHURCH SERVICES on Orcas Island & in the San Juans CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
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Fireside Room, Community Church, 5 p.m. This is a monthly, no-cost, confidential support group for you or someone you know who is dealing with issues relating to cancer. All are welcome.
DEC. 12 & DEC. 13 LEAVES OF GOLD: Pianist Viktor Valkov and Cellist Lachezar Kostov will perform at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s fundraising concert, Rosario Resort, 6 p.m. Tickets are $150. For reservations, call 376-6636 or joyce@oicmf.org.
DEC. 13 THRU 15 “ALMOST MAINE”: Nineteen
Orcas actors present this acclaimed romantic comedy consisting of nine vignettes, at the Grange, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s Bookstore or at the door.
FRI., DEC. 13 DEER HARBOR POTLUCK:
Christmas potluck, 6:30 p..m., at the Deer Harbor Community Club, features holiday music from Patty Johnson. Please bring a dish to share, your place setting, and beverage. For more
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SAT., DEC. 14 COMMUNITY BAND: Orcas Island Community Band in concert at Orcas Center, 2 p.m., admission by donation. The band will perform a wide variety of music – plus songs of the season. SPIRAL WALK: The 22nd annual Candlelight Spiral Walk will start at 1 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. OLGA POTLUCK: Social hour and caroling at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m., Olga Community Center. ‘Goofy gift exchange’ after dinner. Bring food to share and a place setting.
SUNDAY, DEC. 15 THE MET: Live in HD presents Verdi’s “Falstaff,” 1 p.m. $18, $13 students, $2 off for Orcas Center. Members. LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS SHIP:
At the Orcas ferry landing, 11:30 a.m. Santa, pirates and clowns. SERVICE AT EMMANUEL:
Ecumenical candlelight reflection of contemplative prayer and music, 5 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 20 HOLIDAY CONCERT: Rock on the Rock Singers and Musical Theater Youth Troupe will perform holiday favorites at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 7 p.m.
SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Adult rec volleyball indoors. Play every Sunday, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.
KIWANIS: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.
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THURS. – ONGOING AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Aly, Eastsound. LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Library children’s room, for ages three-six.
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SAT. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 - 9 a.m. & 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. Last Saturday of the month, AA potluck, Parish Hall, 6 p.m. LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Library children’s room.
Cancer Support celebrates holidays A Christmas celebration will be held by the Cancer Support Group at its Thursday, Dec. 12 meeting at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room in the Community Church. “Christmas is a perfect time to celebrate successes large and small,” say organizers. “Join our party and enjoy holiday snacks in the company of friends.” The meeting will also include time for sharing. Participants share stories, identify resources, and support one another. They assist in setting priorities and finding balance and meaning in the cancer experience. This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer. If you, or anyone you know, is dealing with issues related to cancer, you are welcome to come and join the conversation. For further information call Michael or Sue at 376-4401.
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Friends restore surf smelt spawning Friends of the San Juans recently spearheaded the restoration of a documented surf smelt spawning beach along Blakely Island’s Thatcher Bay. Surf smelt are a food source for larger fish, seabirds and mammals. Loss of forage fish can lead to less salmon, seabirds and whales and a decrease in wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities. “Forage fish are known to lay their eggs on only 10 miles of beaches in San Juan County. Protecting and restoring this critical habitat is crucial for the health of the marine environment and efforts to recover Puget Sound Chinook salmon,” said Tina Whitman, Friends’ Science Director. The project uncovered 5,300 square feet of habitat that had been buried under rock and filled for over 60 years, and then replenished it with a combination of pea gravel and sand. This sandy “fish mix” is where surf smelt spawn along the uppermost portions of the beach.
Beginning in 2008, Friend’s Science Director and geologists and engineers from Coastal Geologic Services and the Conservation District worked with the private landowner to develop a plan that would enhance spawning habitat while still meeting access needs on this non-ferry serviced island. As a result, an old log handling facility and 110 dump truck loads of concrete, metal, rock and fill were removed from the shoreline. In addition, an access road and barge landing site were redesigned and their footprint greatly reduced. Blakely Island-based Blue Dog Construction performed the work. The project received funding from the private landowner and a Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant. Friends will monitor the newly restored beach for surf smelt spawning activity.
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No longer needed to support forestry operations, this log handling facility and 110 dump truck loads of rock and associated fill was removed from the Thatcher Bay beach on Blakely.
Islander to spend year in Haiti Orcas Island from a medical student’s perspective Contributed photo
Left: Rosedanie Cadet.
by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
After three years of traveling back and forth from Haiti to Orcas, Rosedanie Cadet has decided to spend the next year on just one island. “The skills that I have to offer are skills that many people on Orcas have, but my skills are needed in Limbe [Haiti],” she said. “It’s hard to leave, but it’s time to go.” After being gone from her country for 37 years, Cadet visited her homeland in 2009 just weeks before Haiti was devastated by the 7.0 earthquake that left more than 300,000 residents dead. In the following months, 6,000 died of cholera. Her cousins survived but their house was destroyed and Cadet’s life was irrevocably changed. She eventually founded the nonprofit Helping Hands Noramise in the northern town of Limbe, which provides social and developmental programs for income, pride and social activism. Cadet said it’s not a charity program – everyone must volunteer to receive the benefits of education, fresh food from their garden or chlorine for water purification. Cadet describes the work in Haiti as challenging and rewarding, taking steps forward and backward on any given day. She remains steadfast in her message that with limited resources and education life can be made better. It was that message
that made her feel like she needed to spend this next year in Limbe to prove that she was committed. “There will be a deeper foundation if I stay longer,” she said. With a plane ticket departing for Haiti in January, Cadet looks forward to continuing developing gardens, reforestation and implementing biochar, an alternative fertilizer. All three of these have something powerful in common: food. The importance of such sustenance came to Cadet on her first visit back to Haiti as an adult. “A country that can’t feed itself is dependent on others for a basic need,” she said. Food also brings people together whether it be through working the soil or by gathering to eat. She hopes Limbe will be more like Orcas where there are farms and private gardens and where most islanders share and trade with one another. The reforestation project involves planting fruit trees and beneficial plants on a barren hillside located on the outskirts of Limbe. Work started last year involving the planting of produce to be used for consuming or selling. Cadet said there is a core group of 13 Ravine de Roches residents that have taken on the planting project. Taking on the work and decision-making responsibilities was rocky at first, but Cadet said the core of 13 has taken ownership. Also in January, there will be a workshop held in Limbe by Samuel Michel who lives on another Haitian Island called La Gonave. He is certified in reforestation and permaculture. “...that is our model – we
teach a group something and practice it or teach it to someone else without exchanging money,” said Cadet. “It’s a knowledge bank between Haitians across the country.” Cadet also hopes to work with Carbon Roots International (http://www. carbonrootsinternational. org), which is also located in northern Haiti and produces biochar and green charcoal to reduce deforestation, increase agricultural productivity and alleviate poverty in Haiti. Biochar is used to fertilize soil. “It’s made using dried farm biomass [seed pods, corn cobs,twigs], things that would be burned anyway … it can also be compressed to make cooking charcoal,” said Cadet. She hopes to unite different organizations in Haiti to show the community in Limbe that help is within their reach. Other projects like mango-processing and tilapia aquaculture are on her “todo” list, but Cadet said that Helping Hands Noramise is still looking for partners incountry to help realize these goals. As she prepares to depart she looks back on Orcas as a healing place that has helped her to see what she must do. “There are some people that walk the same path for a lifetime. Some people travel different paths throughout their life,” she said. “My path now leads to Limbe.” Cadet will be holding an open house on Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kitchen to answer questions. For more info, visit http://noramise.org and sign up for the quarterly newsletter or call Cadet at 360-420-1331 or email her at rosedane@noramise.org.
by DIANE WALSH
Special to the Sounder
Friends and strangers have told me about Orcas Island for quite some time. People were drawn to Orcas for some reason unknown to me and would always return mesmerized by their experience. They would talk at length of the physical beauty of the island. However, from my limited time here I have already seen more than what the occasional visitor has seen – I have found that the most beautiful experience one has on Orcas lies in working with the people who live here. My name is Diane Walsh. I am a medical student from the University of Utah in my third year on the path to becoming a physician. For a total of four weeks I will be on the island working under the watchful care of Dr. David Shinstrom and the team at Orcas Family Health Center. Currently I am half way through this incredible experience and the prospect of leaving has me torn. When I first arrived on the island I was met with smiles and even hugs from Dr. Shinstrom and the staff at Orcas Family Health Center. Being a student, often tends to often be looked upon as a burden, but it was quite refreshing to feel so welcomed and wanted, especially in a place so far from home. My background prior to medical school is in nursing. As an emergency room and ICU nurse I am accustomed to working with a variety of patients in a variety of settings. The prospect of coming to Orcas for my family medicine clinical rotation was not intimidating, but definitely contained a lot of mystery for me. I was excited to see a completely different side of medicine, but I truly did not expect it to be quite so wonderful. Thus far the experience has been absolutely perfect. During my time here I have worked with patients who have simple, short-term problems as well as some who are suffering from long-term serious illnesses. Each patient I have worked with has been incredibly kind in allowing me to take time to get to know them and to help me learn from their ailments. Dr Shinstrom has allowed for the perfect degree of autonomy in helping patients, while overseeing their care at all times. Due to some unfortunate illnesses I have even been able to develop trusting relationships with some patients
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Diane Walsh with her husband Michael.
who have come to the clinic numerous times. The variety of experiences and opportunities I have had here are beyond comparison. One especially touching experience was just the other day when I had the opportunity to do a home visit with an especially sick patient. This experience helped bring everything back into perspective. Those of us who decide to practice medicine dedicate years of our lives to the intense study of physical ailments; often this sacrifice takes quite a toll on the professional and his or her family. During this process it is not uncommon for students to question whether it will all be worth the sacrifice in the end. However, through all my experience in medical school and nursing, I am always brought back to the reason why I decided to be a doctor. I want to help make patients’ lives better. As I have worked with patients at Orcas Family Health Center, I have found that caring is the quid pro quo. The staff is truly invested in their patients’ health and constantly seek excellence in their respective rolls. My experience here on the island has, as a result, been more fulfilling than I expected. Thanks to all those I have worked with, whether as patients or healthcare professionals, I can honestly say that I feel like I belong. People wonder what drew me to Orcas Island. Most people seem surprised to see a student transplanted from a place relatively far away. As I near the end of my stay on this charming island I am struggling to find the strength to leave. Thank you Orcas for the enchanting time and for allowing me to play a small role in your lives.
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Sea Shepherd event at Oddfellows Hall The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society presents “Operation Salmon Confidential” on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oddfellows Hall in Eastsound. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at
www.seashepherd.org/salmon. Highlights of the event are: • “Salmon Confidential” film screening about the government cover up of what is killing BC's wild salmon.
• Guest speakers: Dr. Jeff Matthews, Susan Hartland, and a special surprise guest. • Craft beer by Island Hoppin Brewery (one beer included with each ticket).
• Gourmet vegan sushi by Frank Sicilia (one sushi roll included with each ticket). • Wine tasting by Shannon Borg, author and sommelier ($1 from each tasting will benefit Sea Shepherd). • Signature nautical cocktails by The Barnacle ($2 from each libation will benefit Sea Shepherd). • Sea Shepherd volunteers and staff from Friday Harbor will be in attendance.
Wolf Hollow: 30 years and counting by LIBBY BALDWIN
Journal of the San Juans correspondent
We hear plenty about the multitude of wildlife conservation efforts that are a huge part of life here – from shore-based whalewatching, to the annual Christmas Bird Count, to keeping a safe distance from our 4,000-plus harbor seals. But there are so many people living on the island who work every day to make a
difference in the lives of our animals, and that don’t get a lot of attention. Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is sustained by those very people. Many know of Wolf Hollow, but may not know much about them beyond that they are the place to go if you find an injured animal. In fact, the center cares for about 500 animals every year. Founded in 1983 as a
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licensed wildlife rehabilitation center, Wolf Hollow began as a vet clinic in Friday Harbor, located where the Best Western is now. Meg Lainson (formerly Jessica Porter) was the veterinarian who established that clinic and helped to found what became Wolf Hollow. In veterinary school she did an internship with wolves and fell in love with the animals, so she named the clinic Wolf Hollow. Interestingly enough, there has never been a single wolf in residence at the center, which spans 40 acres in the middle of the island, about four miles from town. Wolf Hollow is a nonprofit organization and is licensed to carry out wildlife rehabilitation by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, as well as by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The center is funded by donations from individuals, families and businesses, by grants through foundations, and via fundraising events. To date, they have used
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Right: A juvenile bald eagle.
these various sources of funding to care for more than 200 different species of animals, which recover in any of the center's 40 various custom enclosures. These species include: California sea lions, northern flying squirrels, bald eagles, Peregrine falcons, barn swallows, western painted turtles, trumpeter swans, and great horned owls. Injured or sick animals are either assessed at the scene by a volunteer or brought to the center by a concerned citizen. Once they arrive at Wolf Hollow, they receive immediate medical care, then are monitored during recovery. Some may stay for months, others for just a few days. During recovery, an animal’s interaction with center staff is kept to a minimum to ensure the animals are kept wild. This gives them the best possible chance of survival once they are released back into the wild, which is always
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the goal. Animals receive food, housing and exercise, but that’s the extent of their contact with humans. Shona Aitken is the education coordinator for Wolf Hollow, and Vicki Taylor and Penny Harner are the wildlife rehabilitators. Each works full-time, doing whatever is necessary to facilitate the fastest recovery possible for each animal in their care. I sat down with them to learn more about what they do. Journal: Can you tell me about the most memorable/fascinating animal that you’ve seen? Aitken: Probably a beautiful bird called a gyrfalcon, an absolutely gorgeous bird - bigger than a peregrine – that came from Skagit County with an injured wing. It is the most regal bird I’ve ever seen. It gave you that look, that “I will allow you to help me” look. It was very calm; just had that look of royalty. Journal: Tell me about a particularly rewarding experience you’ve had with an injured animal. Taylor: I think for the most part, anytime that we’re able to - whether it’s an orphaned or an injured animal - successfully rehabilitate and release it back… that’s kind of the whole point of what we do. Harner: There was a juvenile trumpeter swan a few years ago. She came with a badly infected leg. She still had some issues for a while after being here; needed treatment for sores. This was at the time when they said you can’t rehabilitate and release trumpeter swan juveniles efficiently. The WDFW put a band on her neck, and two years later we found her in the Skagit flats. Aitken: It’s the ones you don’t think are going to
make it that give you the most kick. Journal: Why don’t you pick up marine mammals? Aitken: By law, we can’t pick up marine mammals. The Marine Mammal Stranding Network here on the island is licensed through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association to assess whether a marine mammal needs care, but they don’t have the facilities to care for one, so once they determine that it needs care, it comes to us. We have to be very careful not to confuse people; they’ll call us with a seal pup and we won’t be able to help initially. Journal: Why don’t you allow the public to tour your facilities? Aitken: That’s because it’s against the law. As a wildlife rehab center we work with permits from WDFS and USFW, and they are very clear that animals undergoing rehab cannot be on display to the public for very good reasons: they’re wild, they have to stay wild; human contact stresses them out. We want these animals to have the best chance of survival possible and go back into the wild. You compromise that when they get used to people or they’re stressed out. Harner: Think of it as an animal hospital. If you’re in the hospital, do you want people coming by your room and staring at you all day? People usually understand that comparison. Wolf Hollow’s wish list for Fall 2013 can be found at www.wolfhollowwildlife. org. To donate, call the center or email wolfhollow@ wolfhollowwildlife.org. Center staff are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you find an injured animal, call 378-5000, even if it is after hours.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, December 13th at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re: The Estate Of JOHAN GERARD KOOYMAN, Deceased. NO. 13-4-05066-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.
at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ531828 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands Sounder. December 11, 2013.
Request for Qualifications for Environmental Impact Statement preparation for a proposed residential dock San Juan County Community Development and Planning will receive statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified contractors to prepare a limited scope Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed residential dock on Lopez Island. The scope is limited to considering
aesthetic and eelgrass impacts. Aesthetic impacts shall include cumulative impacts. Project must be completed by June 25, 2014. The complete RFP is available at www.sanjuanco.com/cdp or can be obtained by contacting Julie Thompson at Juliet@sanjuanco.com or 360-370-7588. The deadline for submittal of proposals is 4:30 p.m. on January 8, 2014 LEGAL NO. SJ531867
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The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: December 11, 2013 Personal Representative: Theo Mirani Notice Agent and Attorney for Personal Representative: Derek Mann Address for Mailing: P.O. Box 399, Eastsound, WA 98245 Address for Personal Service: 2 9 6 “A” Street, Eastsound, WA 98245
Theo Mirani, Administrator of Estate of Johan Gerard Kooyman Derek Mann, Attorney for Administrator of Estate Derek A. Mann Attorney for Administrator WSBA No. 20194 P.O. Box 399 Eastsound, WA 98245 (360) 376-3299 LEGAL NO. S532444 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. December 11, 18, 25, 2013.
Port of Orcas - Orcas Island Airport Airport Improvements Environmental Assessment Public Information Meeting Thursday, December 12, 2013, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Airport Offices, 147 Schoen Road, Eastsound, WA A public information meeting will be held at the airport offices on December 12, 2013 in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Port meeting regarding proposed improvements at the Orcas Island Airport and the upcoming Environmental Assessment process. Meeting goals: “ To inform the public about the proposed improvements at the Airport “ To present the purpose and need for the Environmental Assessment process “ To describe the scope and schedule for the project “ To hear community questions and concerns
At the meeting, we will introduce key project staff from the Airport and its consultant team. The history of the project, up to the current proposed improvements, will be described. The need for the Environmental Assessment, including the scope and schedule for the process will be presented. Meeting attendees will have an opportunity to ask project team members questions and voice their concerns. Meeting notes will be posted on the Port’s website, www.portoforcas.com under “Public Information.” For more information, please contact Bea vonTobel or Tony Simpson at 360-376-5285 or orcasairport@rockisland.com LEGAL NO. S531855 Published: The Islands’ Sounder December 11, 2013.
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CREATIVE ARTIST Sound Publishing, Inc. has a Creative Artist position available at our Print Facility in Everett, WA. Position is FT and the schedule requires flexibility. Duties include performing ad and spec design, trafficking ads & providing excellent customer service to the sales staff and clients. REQUIREMENTS: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 6, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat (focused on print). Excellent customer service, organization and communication skills. Newspaper experience is preferred but not required. AdTracker/DPS experience a plus! Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment. If you can think outside the box, are well organized and would like to be part of a highly energized, competitive and professional team, we want to hear from you! Please email your cover letter, resume, and a few work samples to: hreast@soundpublishing.com or mail to: Sound Publishing, Inc. 19426 68th Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032 ATTN: HR/CAE Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us! www.soundpublishing.com
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Tree lighting brightens night EASTSOUND The Barnacle Tapas bar and restaurant 249 Prune Alley Open 5 pm to midnight, Closed Mondays Chimayo (376-6394) Lunch Our House Mall (N. Beach Rd) 11 am – 2:30 pm (Mon – Sat) Enzos Caffe (376-3732) N. Beach Rd Open daily 7:30 to 4 pm Creperie open Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 3 pm Lower Tavern (376-4848) Lunch & Dinner 46 Prune Alley Opens daily at 11 am Food to 10 pm (Sun – Thurs) Food to 11 pm (Fri & Sat)
TeeJay’s Tacos Oddfellows Hall, 376-6337 Thurs and Fri, Noon to 6:30 pm Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm
Mijitas Mexican Kitchen (376-6722) Dinner 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-8pm Happy Hour 3-5:30 pm (Tue-Sat)
WEST SOUND West Sound Cafe (376-4440) Dinner 4362 Crow Valley Road 5 pm – 8:30 pm (Thurs-Sat)
The Madrona Bar & Grill (376-7171) Lunch & Dinner 310 Main Street 11:30 am – 9 pm (Sun - Thurs) 11:30 am - 10 pm (Fri & Sat) 3 pm - 6 pm Happy Hour (M-F)
Lance Evans photo
ORCAS LANDING Orcas Hotel 376-4300 Octavia’s Bistro Mon-Sunday Bar 4 to 9 pm Dinner 5 to 8:30 pm Orcas Hotel Cafe Mon-Thurs 6 am to 5:30 pm Fri-Sun 6 am to 6:30 pm www.orcashotel.com
Pizzeria Portofino 376-2085 Dine-In/ Take-Out 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) Open Daily at 4:30 pm Closed Sunday
To advertise, call Colleen, 376-4500 Cost: $12 per listing, 6 lines max.
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The Chamber hosted its tree lighting event in the Village Green on Dec. 6 despite very chilly temperatures. Above: Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien and EMT Rita Harvey delivering Santa and Mrs. Claus to eager children, who received toys courtesy of the Kiwanis Club. Right: The tree has 1,000 lights on it.
Prices effective: 12/11 thru 12/17 See this week’s insert for more! Open Mon - Sat 8 am to 9pm, Sun 10am - 8pm
(360) 376-6000 Lotto
Coco Fresh Coconut Chips
Farman’s Pickles
3
2/$
2/$
Selected varieties
7
46 oz.
1.4 oz.
Newman’s Organic Olive Oil
First Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin
11
$
99 25.3 oz.
Farmland Bacon Fully Cooked
5
2/$
21 oz.