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JOHN GUZZWELL Renowned boat builder to speak Page 7

NEW PLAY AT ORCAS CENTER ‘The 39 Steps’ is zany and hilarious and unexpected Page 11

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Trio wins Orcas Has Talent by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

Almost Classical wowed audiences with vocals, violin, harp and piano and took home this year's honor of the Orcas Has Talent crown. Paris Wilson and Emy and Lisa Carter, pictured above, said they were stunned to have won the Feb. 8 competition at Orcas Center. “We are shocked beyond belief,” Emy said. Added Paris, “We just wanted to make it to the second round ... It’s bittersweet because we can’t compete again.” Master of Ceremonies John Clancy hosted the talent show and summed it up well: “It’s clear to me, Orcas will always have talent.” Judges Gene Nery, Susan Osborn and Bob Shipstad once again gave positive feedback for the contestants. The evening opened with Almost Classical’s rendition of “Trouble” on the piano and violins. Madi Jane West demonstrated daring moves on the aerial silks, a performance that Nery dubbed “Cirque de Madi Jane.” Soprano Cali Bagby gave what judges called a “stunning” performance of “Think of me” from “The Phantom of the Opera” with Grace McCune on

piano. Shipstad said it was like watching a Broadway performance. The judges said Arianna Dean had “wonderful stage presence” during her rendition of “Who will Save Your Soul?” Matthew Laslo, the 2013 Orcas Has Talent Junior winner, demonstrated his strong rapport with the audience, performing an interactive magic trick. Stormy Hildreth, the 2014 Orcas Has Talent Junior winner, opted to perform against the adults. She played the piano and sang “The Rose.” Shipstad told her, “You really deserve to be on this stage.” Violinist Sasha Hagen took inspiration from pop music and performed a “Classical Mash Up” on the violin. Yuko Horikawa sang a Japanese ballad that judges said took the audience “to another world.” In round two, Almost Classical performed “Don’t Stop Believing” with piano, vocals and violin. Nery said, “You even managed to include all the guitar licks.” West gave another silks performance that had audiences members gasping when she descended

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It’s been a year since his election to office, and Councilman Rick Hughes is still passionate about county government. “I love my job,” he said. “I feel like the county is really making changes.” As the chairman of the council, Hughes leads its twice a week public sessions on Monday and Tuesday. He says the synergy of the three-member council, which includes Jamie Stephens from Lopez and Bob Jarman from San Juan, is going strong. “Bob, Jamie and I see eye to eye on running the county,” he said. “We have different ideological opinions, but with the core operations, day to day, we agree … I have the utmost respect for both Bob and Jamie. They are good people who really care about the common good of the county.” Looking back on his first year in office, Hughes said he is most proud of helping to privatize the solid waste operations on Lopez and Orcas. “The Orcas Recycling Services folks worked really, really hard,” Hughes said. “And now the county is out of the solid waste business.” He is also happy the council was able to put $650,000 in the rainy day fund and has “held the budget line.” Within the next few months, Hughes will have helped overseen completion of three elements of the Growth Management Act. The transportation component is done; the Critical Areas Ordinance will be approved in March, once Councilman Bob Jarman is back (for a story on Jarman’s illness, see page three); and the economic development component is slated to be done by June. Hughes is proud of the changes in Community Development and

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Council Chairman Rick Hughes.

Planning and improving the effectiveness of county government. “The permit times are coming down quickly,” he said. “And we are improving the quickness of completing county projects – it’s not as fast as I want, but we’re get-

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Bird and Wildlife Festival Bob Jarman is recovering

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The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting its 1st Annual Birds and Wildlife Festival: BirdFest 2014 on April 10 to 12. BirdFest offers activities sure to please all who enjoy the birds and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest, say organizers. The lineup of walks, talks, workshops, and activities are ideal for all ages and experience levels. “This is our inaugural BirdFest, and we have events sure to please everyone,” said Festival Director Michell Marshall. “If you

are a life-long birder, a casual birding fan, or simply love the nature of the San Juan Islands, then this is the event for you.” BirdFest will kick off with an opening night dinner and reception on Thursday, April 10 at Rosario Resort. The featured speaker will be noted conservation biologist Thor Hanson. Author of the highly acclaimed book “Feathers,” Hanson will share his knowledge of all things “wild” on Orcas Island. Festival events get underway on Friday and Saturday (April 11 and 12), and will include: Bird and nature walks with local birding experts, including Kim Middleton; kayak and boat trips to explore the coastal environment or the marine habitat; workshops on birding and wildlife painting and photography; kids’ activities, including bird mask making and storytelling; and a community parade featuring bird and wildlife costumes. Friday and Saturday evening conservation lectures from prominent scientist and wildlife experts include: Joe Gaydos of Sea Doc Society, Kathleen Foley San Juan Preservation Trust, Bud Anderson of Falcon research Group and Russel Barsh of KWIAHT. Tickets for opening night dinner, and select other events will go on sale in midFebruary. Complete Festival details can be found at www.Facebook.com/OrcasBirdFest or www.OrcasIslandBirdFest.com (coming soon).

Tesoro to pay $39 million over fatal Anacortes explosion by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

The lawsuit against the Tesoro Corporation by family members of seven workers killed in the 2010 Anacortes refinery explosion was settled in December for $39 million. In January, the federal Chemical Safety Board issued a draft report detailing extensive lapses in safety by Tesoro, by industry support groups such as the American Petroleum Institute and by state and federal regulatory agencies. According to the report, the explosion and fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes “was caused by damage to the heat exchanger, a mechanism known as ‘high temperature hydrogen attack’ or HTHA, which severely cracked and weakened carbon steel tubing leading to a rupture.” The rupture leaked highly flammable “naphtha,” which self-ignited and caused massive explosion and fire. Two people were

killed instantly, five others died later in the hospital and one contract employee survived with major injuries. The report noted “a considerable frequency of significant and deadly accidents at refineries over the last decade.” The draft report, which must still be formally approved by the CSB, proposed more than 40 safety recommendations to Washington’s legislature and governor, to state and federal regulatory agencies, and to Tesoro and the American Petroleum Institute. David Beninger of the Luvera Law Firm Group, attorney for the plaintiffs, said that funds had been disbursed to his clients and that a companion lawsuit against Lloyds Register Energy, an inspection contractor, had not been settled and would proceed to trial. Congressman Rick Larson, whose district includes the refinery and

who has been pressing the CSB to finish and release the report, issued a statement that said, “This long overdue report tells us this accident was not only tragic, it was preventable.” This winter, the Chemical Safety Board held a “listening session” for public comments. The report can be accessed at www.csb.gov/assets/1/19/ Tesoro_Anacortes_2014Jan-29_Draft_for_Public_ Comment.pdf.

Councilmember Bob Jarman was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital/ Peace Health in Bellingham on Jan. 27 for what now has been diagnosed as an

aggressive bacterial infection – Strep A, commonly known as “flesh eating bacteria.” Jarman extends his deep appreciation for Dr. Gossom and staff at the San Juan Island Peace Health Hospital and the EMS Flight Crew, who got him to the hospital in time to receive life saving treatment. In a statement regarding his condition, Jarman wrote, “I will be in the hospital most of this week while I continue on a program of intensive antibac-

terial treatment to help balance out all systems. Talking on the phone has not been possible, but I have been keeping up with emails and texts through family members. I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and good wishes through this ordeal.” Jarman also wrote that he is on the road to recovery. “I will keep up with county issues and continue working closely with my fellow councilmembers. I will see you all soon,” he said.

OICF to start grant program The Orcas Island Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2014 competitive grants program. Trustee Coleen O’Brien will chair the grants committee, whose members include both OICF Trustees and community members. In the 2013 grants cycle, OICF, together with its Partners in Philanthropy, awarded $130,828 to 28 different Orcas Island organizations. While all grant applications will be considered, OICF is prioritizing proposals that increase our capacity as a community to address specific or emerging needs. To this end, we encourage grant applicants to submit request that: • Increase coordination and cooperation of programs and services • Provide education and training for both staff and community to increase capacity • Develop pathways of communication to enhance outreach and support

The committee will also consider the identified need the application addresses, number of islanders served, impact on those served, if other funding has been sought, and whether it is a collaborative effort. Lastly, the committee will look at the grant application’s measurements, as described and demonstrated at the November Measurements Workshop with Jim Connell. Organizations are encouraged to contact OICF to discuss grant ideas; applications are available at www.oicf.us.

The committee reviews all grant applications and conducts a site visit to learn more about each proposal. The committee then convenes and prioritizes vetted and approved proposals to make funding recommendations to the OICF Board. Funds will be given to successful applicants at the Grants Award Celebration in May 2014. Contact Kate Long or Hilary Canty at 376-6423 or email grants@oicf.us with questions or for more information.

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Reporter’s notebook To the Editor: The power of Seeger

he first time I sang “We Shall Overcome,” I was standing on the roof of a hospital in Bangladesh. My grandfather, an orthopedic surgeon who founded the hospital, was singing “We shall all be free. We shall all be free someday” as the nurses, janitors, cooks and doctors hummed along. I later learned the Bangladeshi lyrics to the song and performed in villages we visited in the days I spent in Bangladesh. It was the first time I realized that music truly knows no geography lines. It was also there I learned what it meant to live in poverty, without medical supplies for your children. It was also perhaps the first time I truly understood the power of hope because I saw it everyday in the calm and generous faces of the people I met. And perhaps I understood more of what the song ‘We Shall Overcome” meant, to me at least, that every day people were overcoming immense obstacles and they were living and they were still loving one another. It was in Bangladesh I stopped feeling pity for the “Third World” and started wishing I had one ounce of the strength I was surrounded by. Now as I contemplate Pete Seeger’s death and more importantly his life, I can hear his comforting voice singing “We Shall Overcome,” and it brings back those dusty memories. Seeger’s rendition of the song was described perfectly in a recent article by Rufus Wainwright. “‘We Shall Overcome’ was not just an aspiration, it was a plan,” he wrote. Seeger fought on behalf of the labor movement, the struggle for Civil Rights, the peace and anti-war campaigns and he rallied for a clean and better world. What I love most about him is that he put his passions above all fears. Seeger served a year of a 10-year jail sentence for refusing to testify before the Un-American Activities Committee, which had blacklisted his band, the Weavers. He had a strength that seemed to run through every particle of his being. So when local musician Sharon Abreu started sending out emails last week about gathering island artists for a tribute concert, I jumped at a chance to be a part of continuing Seeger’s message. The concert is Sunday, Feb. 23, 3-6 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall. The concert is free. Any donations will go to two nonprofits: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, founded by Pete and Toshi Seeger in 1966. To read more about the concert, see the story on page 8. Sharon is also a musician dedicated to political and environmental issues. She is well known for her activism and her annual Martin Luther King concerts on Orcas, which foster community and memory of a man who believed in standing up against injustice. “My life was profoundly altered by Pete Seeger, his mission, vision and music. I am forever grateful. And I will forever strive for a more perfect union and a compassionate, sustainable world,” wrote Sharon in an email shortly after Seeger passed on. She added, “I’ve heard Pete say, ‘That if there’s a human race on Earth a hundred years from now, music will be part of the reason.’ I’ve also heard him say, ‘It will be because of millions of little things done by ordinary people every day.’ I believe both of those are true.” I agree, but in ordinary things like singing a simple song, it doesn’t feel ordinary, it feels extraordinary that we can have so much hate and violence in this world and at the same moment we can have so much beauty, strength and love. “Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe we shall overcome someday.” – Cali Bagby

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Artworks: thank you artisans for donation The members of the Orcas Island Artworks would like to express our warmest gratitude to our fellow artists and craftspeople from the Artisans’ Faire for their very generous donation of $500 to our Fire Recovery Fund. This donation will help us move back to Olga once our building is restored. For more information about our Fire Recovery Fund and our progress please visit our web site at orcasartworks.com. Orcas Island Artworks Managers

Resolution on hayride incident The Christmas Eve Hayride has been of concern to many in our community. After a thorough review of the information available, interviews of several witnesses and parties involved in the event, and discussions with other law enforcement agency executives I have come to several conclusions. I have taken action to address these concerns and will take further action as necessary as a result of this review. Deputy Menjivar was right to stop the pickup and trailer. The inherent safety concerns of having up to 30 people riding on the trailer, even at low speed, without taillights, signals or brakelights are obvious. While there has been extensive criticism of Deputy Menjivar’s actions during the course of the stop, the behavior of others contributed to the actions of the deputies. There are lessons to be learned through this experience. Even though the stop looked ugly, it was a dynamic and stressful situation, for all involved. Ultimately it was a verbal confrontation. To keep all this in perspective, let’s not lose sight of the facts that in the course of the 15 minute traffic stop, there was no use of force, no one was injured, no citations were issued and everyone went safely on their way. Regrettably, things were said that should not have been said.

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Both deputies have been debriefed extensively to critique their actions throughout the stop, and examine the decision points throughout a rapidly evolving set of circumstances. Moving forward: Appropriate discipline has been applied for policy and rule violations that occurred in the course of this event. Disciplinary action is consistent with the county personnel rules and the collective bargaining agreement. The body-worn cameras have been removed from service and will undergo a forensic examination and functionality check. As resources allow, I will begin outfitting patrol cars with in-car video systems and implementing policies on their use, and the preservation and retention of audio and video files. Sheriff Rob Nou

Concern over pipeline I am deeply concerned by the proposed expansion of Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline and the resulting increase in oil tanker traffic that would occur in the restricted waters adjacent to the San Juan Islands. The additional 816 yearly tanker transits to and form the Westridge Terminal in Vancouver, BC would produce a sevenfold increase in shipping past the San Juan Islands each year. This would dangerously escalate the risk of a highly toxic oil spill in our waters -- a risk to our health and our environment which we are ill equipped to deal with. The Washington State Department of Ecology and the San Juan County Council both

need seats at the table in any discussions which authorize such an expansion. I urge both to apply to Canada’s National Energy Board as Intervenors in the National Energy Board’s review of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Expansion proposal. I urge all San Juan County residents to contact our County Council and the Washington State Department of Ecology to express your concern. Lyman Griswold Eastsound

Public meetings WEDS., FEB. 12 • League of Women Voters of the San Juans membership meeting, Garden Room at Key Bank in Friday Harbor, noon to 2 p.m. Dr. Frank James will speak about the public health threats in San Juan County.

THURS., FEB. 20

• OPALCO Board of Directors regularly scheduled meeting at the Friday Harbor OPALCO office located at 1034 Guard Street, starts at 8:30 a.m.

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• The San Juan County Democrats will be electing new officers and planning the 2014 agenda in the downstairs room at Key Bank in Friday Harbor. The meeting will run from 2:30 to 5 p.m., timed so that residents of Orcas and Lopez can attend.

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Three ways to improve the property tax system by CHARLES ZALMANEK San Juan County Assessor

The 1889 state constitution recognized that to be effective, uniformity must apply to both assessments and tax rates. Fairness, uniformity and equity are the hallmarks of Washington’s property tax system and assessors and their staffs continually endeavor to maintain that goal. When different portions of the property tax system are not appropriately maintained, fairness, uniformity and equity are compromised. This article focuses on the three top ways to improve the fairness of San Juan County's property tax system. Each would impact some taxpayers negatively, but each would promote the fairness all taxpayers expect and deserve. First, the Assessor’s Office should continue to monitor all lands enrolled in special tax programs and remove non-compliant lands as required under the law. An appeal process is available for landowners who disagree with the Assessor regarding the removal of their lands from classification. Second, the county council should immediately rerate all properties with outdated Public Benefit Ratings allowing the Assessor's office to revalue these lands under the current rating system. Third, the county council should provide the necessary funding for the Assessor's office to list and appraise all new construction, not just new construction on ferry-served islands with a value over a certain threshold, each and every year. The additional funding would likely be more than offset by the additional revenues generated. Most islanders are aware of lands that are enrolled in the Current Use Farm and Agricultural Program where little or no farming is taking place. Most are also aware of lands enrolled in the Current Use Timber or Designated Forest Land Programs where there has been no apparent management of the lands for growth and harvest of trees. When lands were enrolled into any

of these programs, agreements were signed, allowing the Assessor to value the lands at their “current use” rather than at their “highest and best use” in exchange for managing the lands appropriately. As a result, the tax burden is shifted away from owners of these lands and onto all other San Juan County taxpayers. When lands are not managed appropriately, the law requires that the Assessor remove them from program enrollment and issue compensating taxes. In 1990, San Juan County implemented the state's Open Space Act and developed a Public Benefit Rating System for parcels of land to be enrolled in the Open Space Program, which rewards voluntary resource preservation. The number of PBRS points awarded converts directly into a percentage of reduction in assessed value of the subject land. When the council amends a PBRS, all existing open space parcels must be rated under the amended PBRS (RCW 84.34.055(3) and WAC 45830-330(6)). The Department of Revenue recently performed a Review of the Current Use Program in San Juan County. The report stated, “We found that there were existing open space land parcels that were rated under the original PBRS, and had not been rated under the amended PBRS.” The original PBRS allowed for as many as 90 points, which equates to a ninety percent discount in land valuation for tax purposes. The maximum number of points available under the current PBRS is 70. The DOR estimated that approximately 150 parcels are still rated under a prior PBRS. By not re-rating Open Space lands using the amended PBRS guidelines, a significant tax shift continues to exist in favor of owners of lands classified under the old PBRS and away from all other taxpayers. Fairness, uniformity and equity will continue to be compromised until all parcels are rated using the same PBRS.

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April Hoffman makes dean’s list April Michele Hofmann, of Olga, Wash., made the Seattle Pacific University 2013 Autumn Quarter Dean’s List. Students on the Dean's List have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.50 or higher grade point average. Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university that “equips people to engage the culture and change the world.” Its academic program serves more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

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Charles Zalmanek. The Assessor is required to list and appraise all new construction each year. Unfortunately, in the two decades that I have worked in the Assessor’s office, we have never had the necessary resources to accomplish this. This office has omitted new construction appraisals on non-ferry served islands and also routinely omits appraisal of new construction with lower values, due to inadequate staffing. Without adequate resources to appraisal all new construction, all taxing districts including the county are not receiving revenues that could help alleviate funding issues. In the 2011 Assessor’s budget presentation to the county council, the Assessor provided an illustration of the compounding effect of capturing new construction value, but the necessary funding was not granted. As a result, newly constructed buildings are sometimes not placed on the tax rolls for several years. Again, fairness, uniformity and equity of taxation are compromised. The overall effect of the above deficiencies causes some taxpayers to pay more, while the county and all other taxing districts receive less, creating a serious breach in the notion of fairness, uniformity and equity in taxation. With assistance and support from the county council, the Assessor could accomplish the goals outlined above and create a more fair uniform and equitable system of property taxation for all taxpayers in San Juan County.

The Bureau of Land Management is requesting nominations to fill 12 positions of the newly established San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee. Nominations are being accepted for: • Two members representing recreation and tourism interests. • Two members representing wildlife and ecological interests. • Two members representing cultural and heritage interests.

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New candidacy for treasurer announced The auditor’s chief accountant has her sights set on a new role with the county – an elected position, at that. On Jan. 30, San Juan Island’s Rhonda Pederson, pictured at right, announced her candidacy for the office of San Juan County treasurer. It’s Pederson’s first-ever bid for public office and she’s excited by the prospects, and said that she possesses the skills and experience to excel at the top of the county’s financial sphere. “I believe my depth of experience working in the county auditors’ office as

well as the amount of time I have spent working with our current treasurer, Jan Sears, and other county officials, will be a benefit to our community,” Pederson said in a press release.

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Incumbent Jan Sears, now in the final year of a second four-year term in office, is not seeking reelection. Duties of the treasurer, a non-partisan elected post, include tracking and oversight of all monies collected by the county, including those of junior taxing districts, and county financial investments; preparation of excise tax affidavits in property sales and transfers, and preparing and sending out annual property tax statements. The treasurer supervises two and a half full-time employees and receives an annual salary of $75,000, benefits included.

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New Lopez park manager County parks announces the appointment of David St. George as the new Lopez Island Park Manager. David is a career Wildlife Biologist/Land Manager who has worked for public and private nonprofit organizations for more than 20 years. The position became available after the resignation of Charlie Prince, who was the manager for three years and helped facilitate renovations at Odlin Park in addition to overseeing regular operations of the seven county parks on Lopez. The new park manager will begin work on Lopez in early February. Dona Wuthnow, Parks and Fair Director, selected St. George from a group that included several highly qualified applicants. “He brings a whole new level of skills and abilities to the parks department. His combination of talents will help us not only in the management of the newly renovated Odlin Park, but in developing a management plan for Odlin South, and improving management and operations at all the county parks on Lopez.” St. George has extensive experience as a biologist in conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys, habitat restoration, and weed

management. As a Nature Conservancy land manager for the past eight years, he ran the daily operations of five preserves totaling 30,000 acres. David and his wife of 27 years, Beth, have been frequent visitors to Lopez Island, often camping at Odlin Park while visiting all the public lands on Lopez. “Lopez is a very special place to me and my wife with its rural life style and beautiful environment,” he said. David and Beth will relocate to Lopez from Wenatchee, Wash. He is a graduate of Evergreen State College and likes to fish and hunt, watch birds and be in the outdoors.

Orcas microclimates lecture with Willis The weather can be everyone’s favorite topic. Get three people together and mention a snowstorm and you can start an hour of storm stories. Everyone has at least one. John Willis and his family have been collecting weather data on Orcas for 125 years. Last January Marlyn Myers recruited several weather watchers around the island to record tempera-

TALENT FROM 1 from on high with grace. Dean dedicated “Into the West” to Bob Henigson, who recently passed away. “He touched many community members’ lives,” she said. Laslo’s next illusion featured a disappearing woman – an act that left everyone wondering, “How did he do that?”

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ting there.” Each council member is on more than 10 county committees. Stephens is active in the legislature; he has been in Olympia off and on for the past six weeks. Hughes’ interests are in economic development, transportation and the ferries. He said he speaks to Congressman Rick Larsen every other week and has improved communication with Island and Skagit Counties. Hughes recently mod-

tures and rainfall amounts as she and husband, Don, do every day. John and Marlyn will reveal the data collected this past year to the Garden Club at this month’s meeting, February 19 at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of the Orcas Center. John has many wonderful weather stories to recount and it will be a continuation of the taste of Orcas weather

history from last January’s report. We will have solid data on the varied amounts of rainfall at different parts of the island. This is fascinating and knowing our specific planting zones will help us all know how to plant. This will be an especially enlightening meeting. For more information, see www.orcasislandgardenclub.org.

Hildreth sang a Grace McCune original composition of “Breathless”; McCune said she was honored to play piano for the piece. Hagen presented a meditation from the opera “Thais.” Osborn said he played with “intonation and passion.” During the next vote counting session, second place junior talent winners Miette Woolworth and

Anwyn Thompson sang “Someone Like You” with Anwyn’s piano accompaniment. Moving on to the final round, Almost Classical played “Love the way you lie” featuring harp, violin and vocals. Judges were impressed with their three part harmonies. Laslo then performed a Harry Houdini act from the 1920s that left the judges “speechless.”

Hildreth sang an cappella version of “Danny Boy” to an utterly silent room. “You let the spaces have their time,” Nery commended her. While the final votes were tallied, last year’s OHT winner Kellen Comry freestyled on the piano with his signature smile and enthusiasm. All net proceeds from the event benefit the youth leadership program Point Blank.

erated the Customs community meetings in Friday Harbor. After announcing its plans to move into an office space in the heart of downtown, the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol came under fire from the San Juan Community. “It was incredibly challenging and nerve wracking, but I gave both sides equal time,” Hughes said of the experience. Hughes feels it’s important to have a little fun in his new role as well. On behalf of the county, Hughes put some of the islands’ finest produce on

the line against the pride of Colorado’s Eagle County in a winner-take-all wager on the Super Bowl. Hughes will soon have buffalo jerky, grass-fed beef, and beverages from the Bonfire Brewing Company in his hands as a result of the Seahawks’ win. The items will be auctioned off on the courthouse steps with proceeds doing to local food banks. While Hughes has seen a lot of progress during his year in office, there have been challenges too. “I thought it would be easier to find ways for the

county to grow jobs,” he said. “It’s not as easy as I thought it was.” His goals for 2014 are updating the Eastsound Subarea Plan, installing buoys in Eastsound waters, working with partners to bring Broadband to county residents and balancing the needs of the individual communities. “It is stepping beyond my personal opinion, and representing the needs of each island,” Hughes said. To contact Hughes, email him at rickh@sanjuanco. com.

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Boat builder to give lecture Logo contest at museum

The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands is hosting a talk by John Guzzwell, renowned sailor and boat builder on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. In the early 1950s, Guzzwell built the wooden 20-foot sloop “Trekka” in Victoria, B.C. and then sailed her out the Strait

of Juan de Fuca, and on around the world (she was the smallest boat to circumnavigate at the time). During that trip he joined Miles and Beryl Smeeton for a rounding of Cape Horn aboard their 46-foot ketch “Tzu Hang.” They were pitchpoled and dismasted, but made it to Chilean coast under jury rig. Since then he has built many boats,

sailed his wooden 46-foot cutter “Treasure” several times around the Pacific, and competed in two singlehanded transpacific races aboard Endangered Species, a 30-foot boat of his own design. John, who is a former Orcas Island resident, will share his insights from a lifetime of sailing and boatbuilding, and will show a film that he took during the fateful trip aboard “Tzu Hang.” Admission is free, but they welcome donations to cover costs and help support the Wooden Boat Society. Call Mike Douglas at 376-5881 with questions. The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands promotes the restoration, use and enjoyment of wooden boats. The Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands was formed in 2002 to perpetuate the craftsmanship, artistry and knowledge of the maritime traditions through education, public display, restoration and construction, and entertainment.

A foodie’s nirvana by MADIE MURRAY Special to the Sounder

Food and teaching are his passions, so Kyle Freeman, the middle school and high school principal, was experiencing nirvana when Paula Towne asked him to take over her Culinary Arts class last week. “Don’t be afraid of seasonings,” he shouts to the 15 students in the midst of making tacos from scratch when one asks him to get a whiff of her concoction of herbs and spices. Some are chopping lettuces and cilantro, grating cheeses, and preparing chicken, beef and veggies for fillings. Kyle wanders as he talks, checking the consistency of the masa the kids are blending for the tortillas. “Be creative and experiment with tastes,” he urges, while also imparting the value of mise en place (meaning everything in its place, or setting in place) to prevent time-wasting trips for items far away that should have been nearby. The budding chefs would check their recipe measures with Kyle who would

The Orcas Island Historical Society is looking for a fresh new face for its museums. They plan to select a local artist’s design to promote our local artist community. Designs must be submitted digitally by March 15. Submissions can be emailed to info@ orcasmuseum.org. The winning designer will receive a $250 cash prize. The runner-up will receive a $50 gift certificate to a local establishment of their choosing. The winning logo will be featured on museum promotional material, including their website and Facebook page, merchandise, newsletters and more. Winners will be announced in April. Contact the museum for any additional questions or design instructions. Submissions forms can be picked up at the museum or printed from orcasmuseum.org.

Wireless option for Doe Bay? The newly formed Doe Bay Internet Users Association presented its initial findings on Jan. 25 to a standing-room-only crowd at the Doe Bay community room. Association oard member Chris Brems gave a recap of the internet service problems facing Doe Bay residents. He explained that CenturyLink has shown very little interest in upgrading its system to better serve the Doe Bay community. “Orcas Island was a tagalong when CenturyLink purchased Qwest – to get the larger Northwest market, they had to take us,” said Brems. “We’re what is called a legacy system – old copper telephone wire technology. Because of Doe Bay’s location and limited growth, CenturyLink is not willing to invest in solving our problems.” Chris Sutton, also a

founding board member of the association, explained the results of the group’s explorations. Using proven state-of-the-art wireless technology, a fast, stable internet service can be provided to most Doe Bay area residents. When asked why CenturyLink isn’t exploring that solution, Sutton replied, “CenturyLink doesn’t do wireless.” Feedback from those who heard the presentation was enthusiastic. Point Lawrence resident Stu Stephens commented, “I was surprised to hear that my neighbors are hav-

ing the same Internet issues I’m experiencing. When I’ve called CenturyLink to complain, they always tell me the problem is with my equipment.” The DBIUA group laid out an implementation plan. “It all appears doable,” explained Sutton. “All of us will need to make a small investment in equipment, but the payoff in being able to keep in contact with the outside world, for pleasure, education and business, will be well worth it.” To contact the association, email info@dbiua.org.

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Students Kellen Maier, Serei O’Toole and Garret Ballanger get instruction on the proper texture for tortilla dough. encourage the practice of checking it twice, which was a good thing in many cases. He pointed out areas that were getting messy and constantly reminded them of being mindful of contamination and healthy food handling practices. About 10 different disciplines of study were touched upon by just making tacos. It wasn’t long before the room began to smell deliciously aromatic, and it was approaching lunch time.

Soon, everything they were making would be spread out on the big table so each could create their own taco, share the joy of what they all had created, and talk about how they would do it differently next time. It was so fun to see all those kids really happy creating a meal together, sharing it and learning from it. It’s very easy to see why Kyle loves what he does.

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Surgical brigade in Honduras Celebrate the legacy of Seeger

Nick and Phoebe Hershenow and Sister Kolbe, a nun who lives on “the Ranch.” by PHOEBE HERSHENOW Special to the Sounder

We spent the first week of the new year volunteering at a recently built surgery center at Ranch Santa Fe, a large home for orphaned and abandoned children near Tegucigalpa, Honduras. I am a nurse practitioner at the Orcas Family Health Center and I did pre-operative patient histories and exams, and my husband Nick (who works part-time for the Land Bank on Orcas) worked as an interpreter, facilitating conversations between patients and doctors. In some ways it was a step back into a previous era in our lives. In 2002-2003, with our two children (13 and 15 at the time) we lived and worked for a year at Rancho Santa Fe, which is one of 9 orphanages in Latin America and the Caribbean run by Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos. As the medical provider at a clinic providing basic health care to surrounding communities, every day Phoebe saw people suffering from operable

conditions that in a more affluent country would have been treated. But in Honduras, one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere, effective treatment is seldom an option for many people. The surgery center is an effort to address this situation. It was built and funded thanks to the efforts of a Minneapolis-area couple, an registered nurse and an orthopedic surgeon, and, like the NPH orphanages, is closely associated with the Catholic Church (though we are not). It has three well-equipped OR rooms and hosts three to four two week ‘brigades’ each year. Volunteer surgical teams from the U.S – orthopedic, ENT, general surgery, and OBGYN – perform a variety of surgeries at little cost to most patients. The rest of the year the center is staffed mainly by Hondurans (including a nurse and an orthopedic surgeon who grew up on the orphanage). The long term vision for the center is that it function as a kind of training cen-

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ter and teaching “hospital,” especially for kids raised on the orphanage and now entering medical fields, with continued input and teaching from specialists coming from the U.S.. For better or worse, medical ‘brigades’ – shortterm missions bringing health care professionals from more affluent countries – have become one of the main providers of health care in many underdeveloped countries. No matter how well-intentioned, such efforts often prove to be ignorant of the context that they’re working and poorly integrated with existing services, and therefore not necessarily very helpful to anyone. So it was good to participate in a brigade with a long-term vision and some cross-cultural awareness, providing people in need with a critical, concrete service that’s otherwise unavailable. Because the members of the brigade were focused not only on performing surgeries but on sharing their knowledge, we learned a lot. Plus it was really wonderful to rekindle a connection with the NPH orphanage, a unique and wonderful place in its own right. But that’s another story.

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CAO approval date postponed by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

The long and winding road for the county critical areas ordinances is approaching a milestone, but the end is far from sight. If the San Juan County Council follows the plan it announced at the Feb. 4 council meeting, the date that the ordinances will go into effect will be moved from March 1 to March 31. If the CAO takes effect March 31, plans and permit applications filed before March 31 will be considered under the laws and regulations in effect before the CAO updates were passed in 2012. After March 31, plans and applications will be considered under the new law, including the new amendments presently being considered and which are expected to be approved March 5. The council will vote on Feb. 11 to move the effective date so that Bob Jarman, who has been hospitalized with a bacterial virus, can return to the

council to participate and vote on the package of CAO amendments now before the council. The amendments address the order issued in September 2013 by the state Growth Management Hearings Board, which portions of the CAO did not comply with state law. That order followed petitions for review of the CAO by the Common Sense Alliance, Friends of the San Juans and others. That GMHB order was itself appealed to the San Juan County Superior Court. The public hearing on the amendments that started on Feb. 4 will continue on Feb. 11, when the council will accept further public testimony and begin consideration of the amendments. Final council action is scheduled for March 5. The council and the county prosecuting attorney’s office are designing the amendments now under consideration to satisfy the GMHB, which must decide if the CAO as amended is

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A community concert celebrating the life and legacy of Pete Seeger on Sunday, Feb. 23, from to 3 to 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall. Bring songbooks (like "Rise Up Singing" if you have it), instruments if you like, coffee/tea or snacks to share (gluten-free encouraged). Bring elders. Bring kids. Local musicians include Irthlingz (Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz), Cali Bagby, Carl Burger, Marc Cohen, Carolyn Cruso, Bruce Harvie, Susan Osborn, The Olga Symphony, The Parking Angels and children from the Salmonberry School. In true Pete Seeger form, any and all are welcome and encouraged to sing-along. The concert is free. Donations are welcome to cover the cost of renting the space. If we raise more, they’ll donate it to two nonprofits: Indian Island Marine Health

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“in compliance” with the requirements of the Growth Management Act. The original update was enacted by the six-person council in late 2012 with an effective date in early 2013, but the three-member council elected in November 2012 extended the effective date until March 1, 2014 to allow the appeals to go forward. The present schedule calls for the council to file its amendments with the growth board on March 19. Objections to the amendments must be filed with the GMHB by Apr. 2 and responses to the objections must be filed by Apr. 14. The final growth board compliance hearing is scheduled for Apr. 24, possibly in Friday Harbor. The growth board can reject the council’s amendments and send the CAO back to the county for further action, although that is not an expected result. If the GMHB approves the county amendments, that decision can be appealed a second time to the San Juan County Superior Court. Meanwhile, the first appeal of the GMHB to the San Juan County Superior Court is scheduled for a hearing on the merits on March 19, which will be followed within weeks by a decision by Judge Don Eaton. After that decision, any party can appeal to the state Court of Appeals and then to the state Supreme Court. Final resolution may be two or three years away.

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Christian School teams on a roll Vikings win some, lose some Aggressive defense in the final seconds of the game kept the Cougars from scoring and sealed the home win. “I told the team in the huddle that we had to give absolutely everything we had and we could win this. And we did,” said Hance.

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Lady Saints win buzzer beater After getting out to a slow and cold start against the Cornerstone Christian Cougars, the Orcas Christian School Lady Saints regained composure and did what was necessary to seal the home win in an exciting thriller during the last week of January. The Lady Saints were led by leading scorers Maddy and Eve Hance with 14 and 8 points respectively together with the aggressive, tenacious defense of Emily Toombs and Adia Dolan. Down 25-24 in the final 20 seconds of the game, point guard Maddy Hance drove to the basket and made a contested, very difficult, shot to put the Lady Saints up 26-25.

The OCS Saints men’s basketball team is riding a 4 game winning streak, having defeated the number three ranked Lynden Raptors 41-35 on Jan. 30 in Lynden, and then returning home to defeat the number two ranked Cornerstone Christian Cougars 47-41 Jan. 31 before a sell-out home crowd at Orcas Christian School. “The men’s team is peaking at just the right time, poised to make a real championship run this year,” said Coach Tim Hance. “We are playing smart, controlled basketball, pushing it at the right times and controlling game tempo.” Against the Raptors, leading scorers were Michael Harris Jr. with 14 points and Cyrus Amour with 12 points. Saints’ big men, Ryan Flint and Cyrus Amour, pulled down 9 and 8 rebounds apiece. Against the number two ranked Cornerstone Christian Cougars, the Saints were led by leading scorer Cameron Aragon with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. “Cameron was lights out on offense and defense,” Hance said. Michael Harris Jr. contributed 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Elliott Claus was huge underneath with 8 rebounds and aggressive defense. Cyrus Amour and Ryan Flint hauled down 8 and 7 rebounds apiece in a physical battle underneath. “It was a true team effort and defining win for our team,” Hance said. “Cornerstone Christian is a well disciplined and coached team with great physicality, the shortest player coming in at 6-foot and 2 inches.”

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Girls’ team by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor

The Viking girls (12-5) hosted the LaConner Braves (15-4) in a home court loss 52-46 on Feb. 4. The Vikings’ offense sputtered in the first quarter missing passes but sticky defense kept Orcas in the game trailing 13-10 after the first quarter. Orcas managed a 14-14 tie early in the second but could not defend the fast breaking Braves driving the paint for easy layups. Offensively the Vikings forced passes, creating turnovers and leaving Orcas down 24-20 at half. Outscored the Braves 20-10 in a monster third quarter, the Vikings pinnacled early with stingy defense, precise shooting and pinpoint passing that produced the necessary points in the paint, charging ahead with a 40-34 at the end of the third. But unforced errors late in the game squashed the Viking momentum as the Braves outscored Orcas 18-6, taking advantage of their ability to get the ball in low and score. Orcas scoring was led by Bella Nigretto with 17, Hannah Gaydos 12, Shelbi Rogers 9, Alicia Susol 6 and Kilee Rogers 2. On Feb. 7, the Vikings girls celebrated a senior game win 74-46 against the Darrington Loggers (14-5) at Orcas High School. The crowd honored Orcas seniors Caitlyn Holley, Nigretto, Shelbi and Susol and their parents. Controlling the game from the tip off, Orcas defense eliminated everything but perimeter shooting by the Loggers while the Viking offense scored from every area of the court advancing 36-18 at half. Complacency set in as the Vikings were outscored

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Above: Miles Harlow goes for the shot against Darrington. 18-14 in the third but the Vikings quickly got back on track outscoring the Loggers 24-10 in the fourth quarter to run away with a win. Orcas scoring was led by Nigretto with 24, Shelbi 22, Gaydos 16, Susol 5, Kilee 5 and Halle Thompson 2.

Boys’ team by JACK RUSSILLO High school senior

After a weekend away from home, the Viking boys (4-10) returned to their home court to face the (155) LaConner Braves, losing 66-42 on Feb. 4. The Vikings started slow, making only three baskets in the first quarter. Entering the second quarter down 20-6, the Vikings were able to make up some of the deficit before half outscored the Braves 13-10. After a slow third quarter, the Vikings entered the fourth quarter trailing 46-28 but turned up the heat on the Braves going basketfor-basket for most of the quarter. Although capitalizing on free-throw opportunities and scoring 14 points in the quarter, the Vikings

fell short. Orcas scoring was led by Jack Gates with 17, Aidan Kruze 11, Pasha Bullock 10, and Miles Harlow 4. On Feb. 7, the boys won 58-52 against the (1-17) Darrington Loggers. Seniors Wayne Foster, Joe Kostechko and Jack Russillo were honored by the Orcas crowd. The Vikings fell behind early the first quarter, trailing 8-0 at one point, and finished the quarter down 15-7. But the Loggers were held to only two baskets in the second quarter while the Vikings’ offense started to produce some points, trailing only 24-23 at half. Both teams came out in the third ready to play with the Vikings edging a 37-36 lead entering the fourth quarter. Late in the game it began to rain down threepointers as Orcas sharpshooters hit 5 three-point baskets. Exceptional offense and winning the “hustle plays” earned the Vikings the victory. Orcas scoring was led by Gates with 28, Kruze 11, Bullock 8, Harlow 6, Russillo 4, and Brother Murphy 1.

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Outrageous theatrics ‘The 39 Steps’ opens on the OffCenter stage this Thursday by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

Take Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy movie, add a dash of Monty Python and throw in some physical comedy – then you’ll have the production “The 39 Steps.” “This is the funniest play I have ever read,” said co-director Robert Hall, who is also one of the lead actors. “There is vaudeville, burlesque and Commedia dell’arte – really a wide range of styles.” The Tony award-winning theatrical work is at Orcas Center’s OffCenter Stage on February 13 to 15 and 20 to 22. Deborah Sparks is directing the fastpaced whodunit with Hall. “Sparks is a force of nature,” Hall said. “I have seen some really brilliant streaks of creativity from her in this production.” Tickets 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. The play is known for its outrageous antics and a zany cast of more than 40 characters. Finding the right actors was key to the production. Sparks said that Hall, Grace McCune, Christopher Evans and

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Cali Bagby embody the traits needed to pull off the play’s demands. “A comedy that is based on physicality, timing and very short, clipped lines takes an amazing memory, agility, a great sense of humor and a lot of creativity,” Sparks said. “Without them (the cast), we would not have considered doing this play.” The production also features a biplane and puppets by Andrea Cohen, a surprise cameo and some good oldfashioned romance. “The 39 Steps” was originally a British thriller film directed by Hitchcock. Loosely based on the 1915 novel “The Thirty-Nine Steps” by John Buchan, it is about a man named Richard Hannay in London who tries to help a counterespionage agent prevent an organization of spies from stealing top secret information. The play is a farce of the film and the book and pokes fun at the 1930s and British society. Hall plays Hannay, who finds new life – and love – on his adventure. McCune is the damsel in distress and Bagby and

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Community Church Fireside Room at 5 p.m. This is a monthly no cost, confidential support group for anyone dealing with issues related to cancer. Call Michael or Sue at 376-4401.

39 STEPS: Riotous spoof “The 39 Steps” at Orcas Center’s OffCenter Stage. Tickets are $15 for adults, $11 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center Members) and may be purchased at www. orcascenter.org.

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the sounds of Half-Pack Live! accompanied by three-course meal and silent auction in this benefit for Children’s House, 6:30-11 p.m. at Rosario Resort & Spa Beachhouse. Cocktail attire is recommended. A limited number of tickets for the reservation-only event will be sold through Feb. 12. Tickets for the music/dance portion, which starts at 8 p.m., are online starting Feb. 13. Call 376-4744 or visit www.oich.org. DEER HARBOR POTLUCK: At 6:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Club, Valentine’s Potluck. Bring a side dish to share,

Northwest’s most prominent Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes, presents El Sol de Medianoche, Flamenco en Vivo, a night of Spanish Flamenco music and dance, 8 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. Tickets are $20, VIP tickets are $35 at www. brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006.

SAT., FEB. 15 VALENTINE DANCE: At the

Oddfellows Hall, 8 p.m. to midnight. The evening begins with a romantic selection of ballroom

Evans play “clowns,” juggling around 15 characters each. “Chris and Cali work really well together and they aren’t afraid to try things,” Hall said. “This cast is fearless and uninhibited and accessible.” Sparks said the benefit of a small

classics including swing, rumba, cha cha, waltz , tango and romantic slow. At 9:30 p.m., they turn up the groove with world beat, funk and soul. The dance is a fund raiser for the Oddfellows Scholarship and Community Giving Fund. Admission is $10. FAMILY HISTORY: Free genealogy class at the Orcas Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the LDS Church. A laptop is helpful; all levels welcome.

SUN., FEB. 16 MONTHLY HISTORICAL MATINEE:

Gerry Todd and Dave Resch will talk about growing up around West Beach in the ‘50s, Orcas Senior Center, 3 p.m.

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cast is that the actors get to know each other’s personalities and their styles of working very well. “It provides a deeper acting experience,” she said. “No one scene works without the support of all.”

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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. For more info, visit http://www.orcaslibrary.org

TUES. – ONGOING AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AA FOR MEN: 7-8 p.m. Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. KIWANIS: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.

WEDS. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: An S.L.A.A. 12 step recovery group, Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Benson Hall, Episcopal Church, Eastsound. Open meeting. Info: slaa@centurytel.net.

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‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the laugh-out-loud comedy “Moonlight and Magnolias” written by Ron Hutchinson and directed by Doug Bechtel at the Orcas Grange. Loosely based on a true story, “Moonlight And Magnolias” is a portrait of the legendary movie producer David O. Selznick and his collaborators as they write the screenplay for “Gone With The Wind.” The year is 1939 and Hollywood is abuzz. Selznick has just shut down production of “Gone With The Wind” because the screenplay just doesn't work. While fending off the

film's stars, gossip columnists and his own fatherin-law, Selznick brings in screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls director Victor Fleming from the set of “The Wizard of Oz.” Summoning both to his office, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time. Join Ron Herman as David O. Selznick, John Mazzarella as Ben Hecht, Tony Lee as Victor Fleming and Gillian Smith as the beleaguered Miss

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Right: Ron Herman fends off Louis B. Mayer on the phone while listening to Tony Lee and John Mazzarella discuss the fine points of movie making in “Moonlight and Magnolias.” Poppenghul as they strive to write the screenplay in five days. “Moonlight and Magnolias” opens on Friday, Feb. 21 with additional performances on February 22, 28, March 1, 7, 8 and closing night on Sunday, March 9. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill's, online at www.orcasactors.com or

at the door. Some language may not be suitable for younger children. For additional information, contact Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

United Way awards more than $86,000 In January, United Way of San Juan County awarded more than $86,300 to 29 programs exclusively in San Juan County. Programs supported this year: San Juan County 4H; Friday Harbor Elementray School Primary InterventionProgram;After School Study Club; San Juan Island Conservation Corps Youth Summer Crew; Hospice of San Juan; San Juan Island Family Resource Center (Head Start PIP, San Juan Mentor, Preschool-Kindergarten Transitions, Family Support, Readiness to Learn); San Juan Island Prevention

Coalition; Orcas Island Children’s House; Orcas Family Connections; The Funhouse; Kaleidoscope PreSchool; Orcas Montessori; Orcas Primary Intervention Program; Orcas Senior Center Hearts and Hands’ Program; Washington Vocational Services Integrated Communities; Lopez Island Family Resource Center (Family Support, Lopez Mentor, Kids’ Summer Workshops, Lopez Fresh, Preschool PIP); Lopez Children’s Center; KLOI Lopez Radio; Lopez Island Conservation Corps Youth

Summer Crew; Hamlet House amd Hamlet Cottages. In addition to funds granted through the allocation process, $7,244 in donor designated contributions was distributed to these and three other non-profit agencies. “Our United Way is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of local people,” said Bill Morrissey, board president. “This year, contributions from county individuals and businesses are helping over 5,000 children, families, elders and disabled individuals countywide.”

Students’ talents are up for bid The following was submitted by Orcas Christian School teacher Edee Kulper In the next 19 days you have a rare opportunity. The high school students at Orcas Christian have brainstormed and come up with some ways to use their talents to earn what they need in this final push to raise $1,700 each in order to go on a mission trip to Costa Rica. Here are the services they are offering: • Two-hour private piano concerts at your home, party, or as gifts to friends, events or organizations (Kellen Comrie) • Basketball Camp Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the midwinter break for boys and girls eight to 12 years old in the OCS gym taught by basketball team captains (Cyrus Amour, Michael Harris, Nick Hodges and Adia Dolan) • Beautiful four-course upscale meals prepared in OCS’s professional kitchen

and delivered to homes or parties for you or as gifts from you to bless struggling, hardworking families (Maddy Hance, Michael Harris, Caitlin Fowler) • Two-hour spinning or knitting classes or series of classes at the Warm Valley Orchard textile studio (Mara Nutt) • Various housecleaning jobs (Caitlin Fowler) • Commissioned pieces of art on paper, wood, furniture, etc. (Thomas Thompson) • Commissioned logos, graphic art and pen-and-ink drawings (Danny Hodges) • Two-hour video interviews documenting the thoughts and life experiences of the elderly or terminally ill as gifts to their families (Gabi Carver-Hackett) • Three-hour dictation and recording sessions as gifts to elderly individuals who would like their life stories documented for their families (Kelly Petro) • Hourly writing and

dictation for your literary needs (Kelly Petro) • A handyman’s helper or hourly labor and fix-it projects that need completing on your property (Tommy Allgaier and Nick Hodges) • Hourly babysitting for young children or mentoring for older children for you or as gifts to single moms, dads or working parents (Alenna Garcia) • Pre-event baking, whether beautiful birthday cakes, muffin deliveries to people confined to their homes, or 100 cupcakes for wedding receptions (Alenna Garcia) • 3-hour work party of 10-12 students to help the new co-op get their building ready • 2-hour companion sessions as gifts to converse with, read to or help someone who is lonely or unable to leave their home If you have other ideas, the students are also willing to accommodate spontaneous suggestions.

What project do you have that needs finishing? Do you need an assistant in any way? Who do you know that is lonely or would appreciate a gift? Are you hosting a party soon and need some help or entertainment? Do you need brute manpower in the form of two to 12 strong kids? Is anyone you know struggling, sick, disabled or confined and would love help or company? The deadline of March 3 is looming for these students and they are willing to work hard to earn the funds they need. There is no set price for each talent – you can donate $50 or $1,000. It's up to you. Each student’s talent can be purchased multiple times by multiple people. Think of ways to “pay it forward” to someone who would be blessed by one of these ideas. Call coordinator Edee Kulper at 376-2766 for more information.

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Community briefs Quinell Oucharek in concert On Thursday, Feb. 27 singer and songwriter Quinell Oucharek will be making a tour stop on Orcas Island, playing at Random Howse in Eastsound along with Orcas Island local Madi Jane West. Oucharek a native of Pasco, Washington started playing guitar at 16 and got into song writing and performing at a serious level three years ago when he was 24. This past September he put out his first studio album. His music can be described as Pop/Folk drawing from his musical influences from artists such as Jack Johnson, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan. “This concert will be a storytelling kind of experi-

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‘Wine Dine Valentine’ Beginning Thursday, Feb. 13, a limited number of tickets will be made available for the music/ dance portion of the Wine Dine Valentine benefit for Children’s House. “Wine Dine Valentine” is an elegant affair that allows you to kick up your heels in support of a great local institution. Entertainment, featuring Seattle swing band Half Pack Live! begins after 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at the Rosario Resort and Spa Beachhouse (Discovery House.) Doors close at 11 p.m. Local favorite Gene Nery will lend his musical tal-

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ent to the evening, as well as magician Matthew Laslo and young songstress Stormy Hildreth. A no-host bar is available throughout the evening and all attendees can bid on live auction items until 9 p.m. For additional information, a list of auction items or to purchase music/ dance tickets, visit oich.org. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Historical Matinee What was it like growing up around Orcas Island's iconic West Beach Resort in the 1950s? Orcas Island Historical Museum presents Gerry Todd and Dave Resch telling the story about how they interacted with tourist kids that visited the islands back then. Other related topics will be the large whale that lived around Orcas for several years, the Cramers, early owners of the resort, and the Kimple brickworks located nearby. Come listen and learn at the Senior Center, Sunday Feb. 16 at 3 p.m.

Choral Society spring concert The Orcas Choral Society will present its concert “Love Lost, Love Found” on the Main Stage at the Orcas Center on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Choral Society concerts are frequently sold out. Because there will only be one performance of the spring program, choral music fans are advised to get their tickets early. The program features Choral Society premieres of works by American composers Eric William Barnum and Cecil Effinger. Effinger’s evocative “Four Pastorales” will feature society member Karen Blinn on oboe. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Contact the Orcas Center at www.orcascenter.org or call 376-2281 ext. 1 for advance ticket sales. For further information, visit www.orcaschoralsociety.org or info@orcaschoralsociety.org or call Cynthia at 376-4355.

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‘Simphonie Nouvelle’ A program of concerti on period instruments will be presented in Eastsound during a special lunch-time concert on Monday, Feb. 24 at noon with the baroque orchestra “Simphonie Nouvelle” in Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church at 107 Enchanted Forest Road in Eastsound. It includes flute and harpsichord concerti by CPE Bach and both the B Minor Suite and the Fifth Brandenburg Concerto by Johann Sebastian Bach in commemoration of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s 300th birthday, which is celebrated widely in Europe this year.

Fidelis Flea Market The Fifth Annual Fidelis Flea Market will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the West Sound Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors have rented tables on which one can find all manner of items: the crafty, creative, crazy, cryptic, as well as funky, frivolous, functional, fuzzy, vintage, viable, velvety and versatile. Red Rabbit Farm will offer a savory lunch and a bake table will satisfy the sweet-tooth. Come to buy, browse, or just to eat. No early birds, please.

Help reforestation in Haiti The nonprofit Helping Hands Noramise, founded by islander Rosedanie Cadet, has started an Indiegogo fundraiser for a reforestation project in Limbe, Haiti. The project involves planting fruit trees and beneficial plants on a barren hillside. Work started last year involving the planting of produce to be used for consuming or selling. Cadet will be spending the next year in Haiti to help residents of Limbe work on essential projects. To get involved or for more info, visit http://igg. me/at/noramise. One Call • One Bill • Statewide

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New edition of online lit magazine Left: ‘Shark Reef Giants’ by Lane Langford is featured in SHARK REEF’s Winter 2014 online edition.

Lopez poet J.A. Harris and visual artists Ginny Neece and Lane Langford are among the writers and artists featured the latest issue of SHARK REEF Literary Magazine. The magazine’s Winter 2014 edition is online now at www.sharkreef.org. Founded in 2001 as a venue for Lopez Island writers, SHARK REEF, now in its second decade, welcomes submissions from writers and artists living wherever the internet reaches. Editor and co-founder Lorna Reese partners with a different co-editor for prose for each issue. For the past three, she has worked with Jeremiah O’Hagan, a former teacher and now a staff reporter for a smalltown weekly newspaper in Washington state. O’Hagan holds an master’s of fine art in creative writing from the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts. In O’Hagan’s introduction to the Winter issue, he writes about the basic tenet of storytelling: “If the bones are believable, you can take readers anywhere … The everyday is ripe with stories that stretch our imagination and intellect.” The prose pieces in the issue feature a bus ride, a girl in church, a waiting room, shoplifting, a teenager who’s weary of her parents and more. About the poetry in the issue, O’Hagan says, “Poetry is much the same; the dayto-day is a cacophony of small wonders.” The eleven poems in this issue, selected by poetry co-editors Tom Aslin and Gary Thompson, take us to someone spreading jam; a man who carries letters; a circle of sandwiches and half-smoked cigars; someone sitting at a computer. “We enter the poems to realize that reality is a

labyrinth,” O’Hagan says. “We need a guide to help us through. We need a host of guides.” Aslin and Thompson have served as poetry coeditors for the past two issues. Aslin studied with the late Richard Hugo, and has published a chapbook as well as a full-length collection, “A Moon Over Wings,” which was a finalist for a Washington State Book Award in poetry. Thompson taught in the creative writing program at California State University for over 25 years and has four collections of poetry, including his most recent book, “To the Archaeologist Who Finds Us.” Both Aslin and Thompson hold master’s of fine arts degrees from the University of Montana. “We’re in our fourteenth year and it’s still exciting to see what turns up in SHARK REEF’s emailbox,” says Reese. “The quality of submissions is outstanding and we look forward, always, to enjoying the adventure of dipping into the work of creative people – writers and visual artists – from around the globe. We appreciate the support of our readers, too, and hope people will keep turning to SHARK REEF for good writing and visual art.” Originally published by the Lopez Writers Guild, SHARK REEF has, for several years, been published by Lopez Island author and publisher, Iris Graville. Readers can subscribe to SHARK REEF at no cost at sharkreef.org. Updates about the publication also are posted on the magazine’s Facebook page (Shark Reef Literary Magazine). SHARK REEF publishes two issues a year, one in the summer and one in winter, with submission deadlines of March 31 and September 30, respectively. The literary magazine considers solicited and unsolicited material: fiction, non-fiction prose, poetry and dramatic writing. It also features artwork by visual artists in each issue. Go to sharkreef.org for submission guidelines, current offerings and archived issues.

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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 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Board of Health will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on an Ordinance Regarding Accounting for On-Site Sewage Operation and Maintenance Program Charges. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA, on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, beginning at 11:45 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Board of Health 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 pub-

lic testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Board of Health will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Board. 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 9 copies of all written comments to the San Juan County Board of Health at 145 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor or mail to P.O. Box 607 Friday Harbor, WA, 98250. The ordinance is on file at the office of the Health & Community Services, 145 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor,

WA, and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Health & Community Services office on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The proposed Ordinance amends Ordinance No. 23-2013 § 8 (uncodified) and would eliminate the need for a separate On-site Sewage Operation and Maintenance fund. The proposed Ordinance will simplify accounting processes while still maintaining revenues separately. The Auditor would use project coding to ensure that revenues from the Onsite Sewage Operation and Maintenance Program Charge are used solely for their intended purpose. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuan-

co.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the San Juan County Auditor at 360-370-7558 or Mark Tompkins at 360-370-7517. LEGAL NO. SJ541715 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. February 5, 12, 2014. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REGARDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CRITICAL AREA ORDINANCES; AMENDING ORDINANCE 3-2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose

of receiving testimony on a proposed Emergency Ordinance to amend the effective date of the critical area regulations from March 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 beginning 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 Emergency 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,

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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 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The proposed emergency ordinance affects the effective date of Ordinance 26-2012 regarding general regulations for critical areas, Ordinance 27-2012 regarding critical area regulations for geologically hazardous areas and frequently flooded areas, Ordinance 28-2012 regarding critical area regulations for wetlands, and Ordinance 29-2012 regarding

critical area regulations for fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. The purpose for the delay is to (1) Allow Council adequate time to consider public comments and deliberate on proposed amendments to the regulations that must be adopted by March 5, 2014 to comply with a Growth Management Hearings Board decision and order and (2) Allow all of the critical area regulations to become effective at the same time. This emergency ordinance is necessary for the support of the County government and its existing institutions due to the unexpected unavailability of a Council member whose presence may be required to complete adoption of the proposed amendments and to immediately change the effective dates of the existing ordinances. 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

or Linda Kuller at 370-7572. LEGAL NO. SJ542987 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. February 12, 2014. Request for Proposals for San Juan County 2015 Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program San Juan County has established a tourism facilities program, funded by a portion of the revenue collected under the State Lodging Tax excise statutes and is seeking proposals from qualified entities interested in 1) funding single project proposals concerned with acquiring, improving or developing facilities for enhancing the tourism experience; and/or 2) matching grants for operating tourism facilities that enhance the tourism experience; and/or 3) matching grants for events that draw tourists; and/or 4) projects that carry out the goals of the San Juan County LTAC Tourism Master Plan. The contract year will begin on January 1, 2015. The expected outcome of the funded activities is to increase economic ac-

tivity in San Juan County in 2015 and beyond through the overnight lodging of tourists, through tourismrelated expenditures, and construction of tourism-related facilities. Program categories are: Emphasis on Tourism facilities capital program (only for facilities in which the County has an ownership position): Construction Improvement Renovation Matching grants for Tourism Events and Festivals designed to attract tourists Matching Grants for operation of existing eligible tourism facilities that meet the criteria of this RFP and the long-range tourism plan (including, but not limited to historic museums, performing arts, visual arts) Special Investments that help to accomplish objectives of the LTAC Master Plan (available online at: http://sanjuanco.com/LTAC) The total available funding for 2015 will be approximately $480,000. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m., April 11, 2014. For information and an application packet, visit the

LTAC website: http://sanjuanco.com/LTAC or contact Sue Kollet at the office of County Council (360) 370-7470. Packets may be picked up from the Council Office at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Requests by mail should be sent to: San Juan County Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program 350 Court Street #1 Friday Harbor, WA 98250. LEGAL NO. SJ541107 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. February 5, 12, 2014.

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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ988659 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, FEBRUARY 12, 2014

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AT&T Mobility proposes to collocate antennas on an existing 499-foot lattice tower at 4234 Mt. Constitution Road in unincorporated San Juan County, WA on Orcas Island. A telecommunications equipment shelter will be installed on the ground adjacent to the northeast of the tower. AT&T invites comments from interested parties on the impact of the proposed undertaking on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Please respond within 30 days of this notice to: Adam Escalona, Adapt Engineering, 615 - 8th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104. 206-654-7045, adamee@adaptengr.com. Reference Project RN02 LEGAL NO. S542986 Published: The Islands’ Sounder February 12, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate: PETER PAUL WHITTIER, Deceased Probate No. 10 4 05052 1 NOTICE OF HEARING - FINAL REPORT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (RCW 11.76.040) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Personal Representative of the Estate of Peter Paul Whittier, The Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, Inc. has filed a final report with the Clerk of the Court, and asked the Court to settle such report, approve the distribution of the property to the persons entitled thereto, and discharge the Personal Representative. A hearing on such final report has been scheduled for the 7th day of March, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in the Superior Court of San Juan County, at the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, Washington, 98250. DATED this 3rd day of February, 2014, at Friday Harbor, WA. Law Offices of William J. Weissinger

PS Mimi M. Wagner, WSBA #36377 Attorneys for The Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, Inc., Personal Representative LEGAL NO. S542698 Published: The Islands’ Sounder February 12, 2014. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-13-591248-TC APN No.: 351457033000 Title Order No.: 130176086-WA-MSO Grantor(s): SUSAN LEE NIELSEN Grantee(s): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2009-0626002 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 2/21/2014, at 10:00 AM In the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered

banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, to-wit: COUNTY OF SAN JUAN, STATE OF WASHINGTON. LOT 33, PRICE’S SCENIC ADDITION TO FRIDAY HARBOR, ACCORDING TO PLAT THEREOF RECORDED VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 94, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 130 SCENIC PLACE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/29/2009, recorded 6/26/2009, under 2009-0626002 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from SUSAN LEE NIELSEN, SURVIVING SPOUSE, as Grantor(s), to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is

now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $33,877.71 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $275,800.48, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 9/1/2012, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 2/21/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 2/10/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 2/10/2014 (11 days before the

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sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 2/10/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME SUSAN LEE NIELSEN, SURVIVING SPOUSE ADDRESS 130 SCENIC PLACE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 9/18/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searchandamp;searchstate=WAandamp;filterSvc=dfc The

statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: OCT. 22, 2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-13-591248-TC A-4419756 01/22/2014, 02/12/2014 LEGAL NO. S536442 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. January 22 and February 12, 2014. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-11-416935-SH APN No.: 160932001000 Title Order No.: 110007930-WA-GNO Grantor(s): ALEXANDER D. TAYLOR. CLARISSA R. TAYLOR Grantee(s): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2007 0521023 L NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/14/2014, at 10:00 AM In the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, to-wit: A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND WITHIN GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE I WEST, W.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 326.04 FEET, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST 536 FEET MORE OR LESS, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TO THE CENTER OF A CREEK; THENCE FOLLOWING THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION THROUGH THE SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND GOVERNMENT LOT 1 TO THE MEANDER LINE ALONG THE BEACH;

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THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT I; THENCE NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 1 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH TIDELANDS OF THE SECOND CLASS, CONVEYED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON BY TIDE LAND DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 1950, IN VOLUME 24, OF DEEDS, AT PAGE 407, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 41144, LYING NORTH OF A TRACT OF OYSTERLANDS CONVEYED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO F.E. WOMER AND G.M. GERHARD THROUGH DEED ISSUED JANUARY 28, 1904 UNDER APPLICATION NO. 3742, AND SITUATE IN FRONT OF, ADJACENT TO, OR ABUTTING UPON THAT PORTION OF LOT 1, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE I WEST, W.M. LYING EAST OF A LINE RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF FIFTH STREET, OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF OLGA, A RECORDED PLAT IN SAID LOT I, WITH THE GOVERNMENT MEANDER LINE. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION LYING OR SITUATE WITHIN COUNTY ROAD NO. 63 (OLGA POINT LAWRENCE ROAD). EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION LYING OR SITUATE WITHIN THE ‘OYSTERLANDS’ AS DESCRIBED WITHIN AND AS CONVEYED BY STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED, RECORDED JULY 18,1994 IN VOLUME 471 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 354 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 94071822, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/9/2007, recorded 5/21/2007, under 2007 0521023 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from ALEXANDER D. TAYLOR AND CLARISSA R. TAYLOR , HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-10. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $307,017.42. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $879,025.47, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 5/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 3/14/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/3/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 3/3/2014 (11 days before

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the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/3/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME ALEXANDER D. TAYLOR AND CLARISSA R. TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 9/17/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searchandamp;search-

state=WAandamp;filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Quality Loan Service Corporation (“Quality”) is the Trustee advancing the foreclosure and sale of the property located at 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279Quality has been informed by the Kwiaht Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea that there are potentially hazardous materials on the subject property. Quality has also been advised by the Slate of WA Department of Archeology and Historical Preservation that the property may contain tribal burial grounds. The above may potentially effect your ability to sell and/or develop the subject property. Quality has not inspected the property nor confirmed the accuracy of what has been asserted. All bidders should be aware this property is being sold “as is” and all bidders should have completed their own analysis and investigations before bidding on the property. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: NOV. 12, 2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-11-416935-SH A-4426987 02/12/2014, 03/05/2014 LEGAL NO. S541134 Published: The Islands’ Sounder February 12, March 5, 2014. Two OPALCO director seats are up for election in District 1 (San Juan, Pearl, Henry, Brown and Spieden islands). To enter your name as a candidate, submit your resume and a cover letter to the District 1 Nominating Committee: Victoria Compton, Victoria@rockisland.com; Mark Madsen mark.e.madsen@gmail.com; Peter Kilpatrick raven@interisland.com or Bev Madan at OPALCO 3763549. The Nominating Committees must submit candidates’ names to OPALCO no later than March 4. Other members who wish to run may be nominated by petition containing at least 15 member signatures. Petitions are due no later than March 19. Directors will be elected at the annual meeting May 3. LEGAL NO. SJ542695 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. February 12, 19, 26, 2014.

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PET OF THE WEEK We present the latest happy camper at the Orcas Animal Shelter, Scarlet. She’s a Siamese mix, with a voice to go with it. However, if you visit with her, any day from 2 to 5 p.m., she’ll show her quiet appreciation. All the cats (and dogs) can be seen on www.orcaspets. org. Call 376-6777 for further information.

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