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NEWS | Would be robber gets two years [3] COMMENTARY | Vote yes on the levy [5] ARTS | Shakespeare Festival is this week [11]

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Lessons from animals by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

Dogs are cute and furry, and rushing up to them is a natural response for kids and adults. However, this kind of behavior can bring unfortunate results. “So many dog bites can be avoided,” said Dr. Sally Hodson. “Many people just don’t know the right way to interact.” Hodson, a K-12 educator and former executive director of The Whale Museum, has developed educational materials for kids to learn about dogs and cats. She recently joined the board of the Orcas Animal Shelter, and she has designed a program called “Pet Pals” for grades kindergarten through sixth. The goal of the curriculum is to teach children about “kindness, responsibility and respect for animals, themselves and other people.” Hodson teaches the classes free of charge to local schools. Students can also come to the shelter for a session. Her first installment is titled “Stay Safe With Pets.” It teaches children how to tell if a dog or cat is friendly and the prop-

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Left: A student learns how to approach a dog. Above: Dr. Sally Hodson talks to a group of island youths. er ways to interact with animals. Upcoming offerings are “All About Cats and Dogs,” “Caring for Pets,” and “Understanding Pet Talk.” For more information, call 3766777 or email info@orcaspets.org. Hodson talked to the public school third grade class on March 5 at the shelter. She explained how

The task of managing a monument By SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor

The amount of acreage in the newly created San Juan Islands national monument totals just about 1,000. But that number itself does little justice to the character or landscape of the monument – the only one in Washington state. That’s because the monument is comprised of no fewer than 31 small islands and 40 different groups of rocks and reefs, some of which nearly disappear at high tide. It stretches from the northernmost corner of San Juan County (Patos Island) to one of the southernmost (Iceberg Point), as well as from its westernmost (Turn Point) to beyond the county’s eastern border to include low-lying rocky features and the tip of several islands in Whatcom and Skagit counties. More than half of the land mass of the monument is concentrated in three distinct areas;

400 acres at the southend of Lopez Island, 80 acres at Kellet Bluff on Henry Island and 80 acres at Turn Point on Stuart Island. The rest is scattered all across the archipelago. So, how does one go about managing and keeping track of such an extended and farflung enterprise? In a word, it’s “partnerships,” or so says Marcia deChadenedes, the monument’s newly appointed manager and veteran administrator with the Bureau of Land Management. She notes that a long-standing partnership with Washington State Parks and with Keepers of the Patos Light, a grass-roots group devoted to maintaining the islands’ historic lighthouse, have proven instrumental in helping BLM manage and maintain the 207-acre Patos Island. At a meet-and-greet in Friday Harbor, hosted March 12 by the San Juan Preservation Trust, deChadenedes said that forging partner-

ships with other like-minded public agencies, federal, state and local, and with private organizations (like the Preservation Trust) and various citizen groups offered an effective route for the BLM to maximize its limited resources, balance the sometimes competing interests of recreation and conservation, and keep the monument’s natural and cultural resources in tact. It’s proven to be a successful formula for other conservation-oriented agencies as well. The San Juan County Land Bank benefits from its affiliation with the Terrestrial Managers Working Group, Land Bank Director Lincoln Bormann said. The group, whose roster includes the Nature Conservancy, Preservation Trust, county parks, and state and federal parks, work together to find common ground and cooperative approaches to issues involv-

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to read dogs’ and cats’ body language and the correct way to say hello. Animals don’t look each other in the eye when first meeting. Instead, they sniff butts and use their noses. So it’s important not to stare at a dog. If you see a dog or cat you

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Orcas Singer Songwriter Mandy Troxel's album “If Only Words Could Keep Me Warm” is now available at Darvill's Bookstore and online. On Thursday, March 20 at 4 p.m. at Darvill's, Troxel will talk about the making of the album, as well as play an acoustic set. Save the date also for April 12 at 7 p.m. at Random Howse, as she celebrates the new album with a number of special guests. Troxel has established a devoted local following with songs of uncompromising honesty and empathy, whether it is singing about lost love or blackberry pie. This new album marks the end of a 10-year musical hiatus. Susan Osborne writes: “Mandy Troxel is the real deal. A songwriter who writes simply and elegantly of the bittersweetness of life and relationship, and a singer whose clear, unadorned voice cuts to the heart. We are blessed to have this beautiful bouquet of songs.” For more information about the album, visit www.mandytroxel.com.

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In a unanimous vote by the Orcas Island Food Bank Board, Tom Murdock was selected as the new President of the Food Bank and Chairman of the Board. Asked when he could start, he said “How about tomorrow?” He has already talked with many of the people involved in the organization and execution of the Food Bank responsibilities and has physically spent hours

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in the Food Bank building learning the ropes. This enthusiasm is typical of Murdock who worked closely with the past president, Larry Shaw, to raise the community funding needed to acquire the new Food Bank facilities. He is also the founder and organizer of the Dinner Kitchen held in the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall on Orcas that provides monthly hot dinners to the community and hot lunches to Food Bank clients. “We serve approximately 2,400 meals annually,” says Murdock, and he intends to continue his involvement with the Dinner Kitchen during his tenure on the Food Bank Board. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he and his wife,

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Leslie, have owned property on Orcas Island since the 80’s. After Tom’s retirement as an executive in the computer industry, they built and moved into their home here twelve years ago. They have three adult children

and one granddaughter. While full time on Orcas, he has devoted most of his time to being involved in service to his church, community nonprofit organizations like the Food Bank and Orcas Center. “I believe that serving the community and especially supporting those in need are the most important activities one can do,” he says. The Food Bank Board and its team of volunteers welcome Tom Murdock to the Food Bank family, and look forward to working closely with him to continue to fulfill the mission of the Orcas Island Food Bank.

Orcas Christian School releases Honor Roll List Orcas Christian School High School has released their Honor Roll List for Semester 1. High Honors with a 4.0 GPA go to Elliott Claus, Mara Nutt and Maddy Hance. High Honors with a 3.5 to 3.39 GPA go to Cyrus Amour, Ryan Flint, Emily Toombs, Nick Hodges, Peter Miller, Michael Harris and Stephanie Harris. Honors with a GPA of 3.25 to 3.49 go to Alica Susol and Kelly Petro.

Wrobel earns WSU degree Scott Ayres Wrobel of Eastsound earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Washington State University in the fall of 2013.

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A look into traffic accident involving OIFR employee by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

On the night of March 8, 2013 Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O’Brien hosted a private party for several employees of OIFR to celebrate the hiring of mechanic Jack Delisle. In the early morning hours of March 9, after departing the party, Delisle wrecked the car he was driving at the intersection of Terrill Beach Road and Mt. Baker Road. No one was injured in the crash. When a fellow co-worker, who also attended the party, drove past the crash he stopped and assisted Delisle by towing the car to the Eastsound Fire Station. Later in the morning, sometime after 2:30 a.m. Assistant Fire Chief Mik Preysz called the Sheriff ’s Office to report the incident. Later that morning, after 11:30 a.m., Delisle signed over a statement to Deputy Steve Johns maintaining that he was sleepy and swerved the car to avoid a deer. At that point no charges were filed against the driver. In October, Undersheriff Bruce Distler became aware of public concern about the handling of the investigation conducted by the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office over the accident because of Public Records requests from the community. From October to early November, Distler

interviewed Delisle, Presyz and others including OIFR volunteers, personnel and islanders who attended the party. In the report, Delisle admitted to eating food and consuming alcohol. As to his state when he drove away from the party he explained “that navigating the fire chief ’s driveway was difficult and he rationalized that his safe navigation of that driveway would indicate he was not impaired at that time.” “The last time I saw Jack at my house that evening, I observed no signs of impairment,” Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien told the Sounder. “I went to sleep hours before Jack left the house. If I had any idea that he was impaired, as a friend, I would have taken his keys and not let him drive.” In the report, Distler also questioned Delisle about his initial statement of swerving to avoid a deer. In response, “Delisle looked confused and could not provide an answer.” He later told Distler that he got tired and may have dozed off. This discrepancy and a recording of a 911 call are two matters of public concern. A recording of the phone call to the Sheriff ’s Office from Preysz has been circulating recently through email. In the recording Preysz asks the dispatcher to have a deputy contact him directly. When asked if he is reporting a suspected DUI, Preysz responds by requesting that the sergeant on

duty call him directly. O’Brien told the Sounder that Preysz told him that he did not have enough information to determine if there was a suspected DUI. “Which makes sense why, when prompted by the dispatcher, he asks to talk to the supervisor himself,” said O’Brien. He added that the best case scenerio would have been for Delisle to be assessed for impairment immediately after the accident. “If there was suspected impairment, Jack should have been required to consent to tests of his blood-alcohol level,” O’Brien said. “It is always best to have as much information as possible.” On Jan. 9, 2014, Delisle was issued a citation charging Negligent Driving in the Second Degree, with a fine of $550. O’Brien said the incident will also be addressed internally. “After reviewing the Sheriff ’s report, we are taking appropriate actions regarding any violations of District Policies and Procedures,” said O’Brien.

Would-be armed robber gets two years by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor

An Orcas Island man with a history of breaking-andentering and who forced his way into a Rosario-area home in late December, demanding money at gunpoint from the couple that live there, was ordered to serve the next two years in prison following his latest felony conviction. On March 7, Bradley Kenneth Stoner, 25, who earlier pleaded guilty to residential burglary, a Class B felony, and to seconddegree attempted assault, a Class C felony, was sentenced in San Juan County Superior Court to a total of two years and one-and-ahalf months in prison. He was ordered to pay $950 in fines and fees; restitution has yet to be determined. As a juvenile, Stoner had twice been convicted in a San Juan County courtroom

of residential burglary, which carries maximum penalties of 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both, in 2003 and in 2005. He was also convicted of a felony drug crime in Whatcom County in 2007, and a felony offense in Oregon in 2011. According to prosecutors, Stoner wore a black hooded sweatshirt and a red bandana covering his face, and was armed with a rifle, an AK-47, when he kicked in the front door of the couple’s Geiser Way home, pointed the weapon at the man’s chest and demanded that he hand over whatever cash he had. The woman, upstairs with her 2-year-old child at the time, reportedly witnessed the confrontation unfold from the second floor of the home, at the top of the stairs. Moments later, as Stoner reportedly “racked” the

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weapon, the bandana fell from his face and the man, who then recognized the would-be robber, as did the woman, went to the telephone to call the police. Stoner immediately fled the home but turned himself in at the sheriff ’s office in Eastsound the following day. The couple reportedly has known Stoner since he was five years old, according to court documents. Following his arrest, Stoner had initially been charged with first-degree attempted robbery, a Class A felony, first-degree burglary and second-degree

assault, to which he pleaded not guilty. He then pleaded guilty to the two lesser offenses several weeks before the case was slated to go to trial. Given his criminal history, Stoner faced a standard range of sentencing set by the state for residential burglary of 22-29 months in prison. A Class C felony, second-degree attempted assault carries maximum penalties of 5 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both; however, the standard range of sentencing is 11-15 months.

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Friday, March 28 at 7 pm:

”The Apple of Our Eye”. How should we respond to the possibilities and temptations contained in our smart phones? Can we cultivate our call to create rather than merely consume?

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Celtic Worship with Jeff Johnson and Wendy Goodwin. 10 am: “More than Metrics”. In the online world, you are what you click. How do we get beyond the filter bubbles created by Google, Amazon, and Netflix to something deeper? What will it take for us to see ourselves and each other? 7 pm: “Our Social Selves”. From Facebook and Instagram to Twitter and YouTube, social media allows us to aggregate friends and followers into an audience. What does it mean to join an online community? How do we care for others in an age of digital discipleship?

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“Faith and the Telos of Technology”. Where is technology heading? From hip replacements to pacemakers to hearing aids, we’re all becoming cyborgs enhanced by technological upgrades. How do the values of technological efficiency (fast, cheap, convenient) square with faith? Admission is free; suggested donation of $80 for the weekend or $25 per session. All lectures will be held at the Orcas Island Community Church. Visit www.orcaschurch.org or call 376-6422 (M-F, 20-3) for more information.

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Editorial

Power of perception Nearly a year ago, a man caused a minor traffic accident on the island by driving his car off the road. No one was injured. Instead of calling the police, he had a co-worker help him tow the vehicle away. Later the assistant fire chief reported the incident. The man had been at a party that night, but says he was not impaired. This incident is now being rehashed in the community because of several reasons. The man works for the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue and is being held to a higher standard than the general public. The community wants to know why he left the crash site and why he did not report the incident himself. We may never know what Read a more in-depth exactly transpired that night, story about the traffic which gets at the heart of this accident on page 3 issue - the perception that OIFR personnel acted improperly, which leads to a mistrust of OIFR in general. Is this fair, perhaps not? Is it fair to let a combination of poor decisions, rumors and perceptions discredit an entire entity that we can all agree does a great job of carrying out its mission to save lives and help people in need? The accident occurred when the OIFR employee was off duty. No one was injured. At the same time there is an official report that states that the driver admitted to consuming alcohol, and, though he claimed to not be impaired, he ended up in a ditch. The greater damage that was committed by the driver and others involved – is breaking trust in the community, which can’t be undone. The actions of one person does not define an organization, but they do have the power to tarnish it. We respect both the public’s desire to know more and also understand the possibility that the driver towed away the car thinking he avoided a DUI or was simply avoiding the hassle of waiting for a tow driver. We do hope that OIFR can continue to do their job and earn back the trust that might have been lost.

Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL ORCAS High Low Precip March 10 54 44 — March 11 53 40 — March 12 54 38 — March 13 52 39 — March 14 53 43 .22 March 15 53 44 .19 March 16 48 44 .46 Precipitation in March: 3.57” Precipitation in 2014: 10.71” Reported by John Willis Olga SUNRISE, SUNSET Sunrise Sunset March 19 7:14 a.m. 7:24 p.m. March 20 7:12 a.m. 7:25 p.m. March 21 7:10 a.m. 7:27 p.m. March 22 7:08 a.m. 7:28 p.m. March 23 7:06 a.m. 7:30 p.m. March 24 7:04 a.m. 7:31 p.m. March 25 7:02 a.m. 7:33 p.m.

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To the Editor: Thanks for caring about local kids I wanted to express gratitude to our Orcas Island community for all the great things our residents do for kids and their families. It has been even more fun than I remember growing up here. “Cupid” sent out valentines to all the kids at Orcas Island Elementary school, the Lions Club sponsored the Santa Ship at Orcas Landing, the Kiwanis Club and sponsors held the 18th annual paper airplane contest, Orcas Center produced the play “Oliver,” held theater camp and an Oscar viewing party for everyone, the Seaview Theater brings movies to town, Park and Rec sponsors numerous activities and there are a variety of other fun events that always make the kids feel special and gives them great opportunities to participate in so many things. Thank you to all the organizations and individuals who support and care about the Orcas Island kids and their families. D. N. Kinsey Orcas Island

VOTE YES ON ORCAS FIRE LEVY My sincerest appreciation is extended to the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue EMT units that responded to our two successive urgent calls regarding a medical emergency that Heidi and I could not control. Both times, the units were at our door-step in a matter of just a few minutes. They were very professional and considerate in their work. Heidi and I believe that we are very fortunate to have such efficient and responsive EMTs on Orcas Island. They deserve the support of the voters in this election. Larry Lindberg Eastsound While some of the questions about OIFR spending are mystifying, there are some black and white facts about this vote that even nitpickers cannot sustain.

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Unless I am wrong, the levy requested is the same that has been in effect for the last ten years. In the last ten years have your property taxes, your food costs at Island Market, and your energy costs stayed the same? Being asked to renew the same amount as paid over the last decade specifically to do with support of a must have public service with no increase? Am I missing something? How could any sane person not vote for the request? Does anyone actually think it could go down? It is absurd to think that a vibrant, hard-working group of dedicated employees and volunteers at OIFR can remain at the same remuneration over the next ten years. The equipment that has to be updated to stay current cannot possibly stay the same over the next ten years. The funding must be there or the citizens of this beautiful place will see declining service. The Fire and Rescue and EMT people are your link to help in emergencies. We are all lucky to have a highly thought of and capable chief and superb professionals at work for us here 24/7. Reading the several letters from people whose lives were saved by OIFR ought to give those who for whatever reason want to vote no a second thought. You might be in one of those emergencies in the future, so it might be well for you to support this program with all your efforts. Accidents can happen to anyone, any time, regardless of how careful and fastidious one is. When that event occurs, it is past the time to worry if OIFR is funded to handle the problem. Everything costs money, and it

all goes up. OPALCO just raised its rates. Dish and Direct TV have an ongoing rate increase. Cost of fuel for your car and your home is not decreasing. To think that OIFR can grow and work as it needs to in order to meet current and future needs with support of people and modern equipment without funding in the right amount is worse than naive. It is short sighted. Vote yes on the OIFR levy. It might save your life. Michael Coughlin Deer Harbor After having read a number of letters regarding our upcoming fire levy, I am not sure we have scratched the surface in knowing the support provided to our community by the fire department. I completely trust Chief Kevin O’Brien, he is smart, experienced, a local and as said in the south, “regular.” Our commissioners and fire department staff are not asking for taxes that they, themselves will be immune from. Please join me in supporting the upcoming fire levy. Betty Corbett Orcas Island Years ago, when I moved to Orcas Island, we knew the fire department was limited in abilities and skill, but we were young and it seemed like that was good enough. Today, it matters even more to have a more professionally managed organization to protect our homes and our lives. My awakening may have come in the 80s when my neighbor’s house burned down. Knowledge

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LETTERS FROM 4 and expertise may have saved that house. We will never know that, but what I do know is that by having a well-trained fire department, our odds are greatly improved that our homes will be safe and our health will be supported. More recently I have had the benefit of several medical emergency calls and I feel like we have our own emergency room on wheels to come to our aid. The professional response and support was unbelievable. There is no financial value we can place on that when we or our family or friends need that assistance. Think about it – what would you pay to save your home or, more importantly, your life after the worst happens? The support I want from the fire department costs money. However, I am aware that our Board of Commissioners and Chief O’Brien have spent careful time to keep the budget to necessary costs while allowing for the costs of needed training, equipment and personnel. I am proud to support our department primarily manned by skilled volunteers.

I will vote yes for the fire levy and hope my Orcas friends will join me. Carol Joq Enge Olga

Will we ever learn? Recent articles and letters about the 25th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill in Prince William Sound might have you wondering why people in the San Juans should care about that old, but tragic event. It’s because our islands are already at the center of active maritime shipping, and, if the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal and expansions of the Canadian Trans-Mountain tar-sands oil pipeline and Delta Port come to pass, they will add 2,600 more vessel trips yearly through our treacherous waterways. This 26 percent increase in the number of ship passages is significant, but what is alarming is that 816 trips will be supertankers (increasing from 10 to 68 a month) carrying oil derived from the tar-sands of Alberta. Anacortes refineries already ship tar-sands oil through Rosario Strait. This oil may behave in uncertain ways in our cold, sediment rich waters where a quantity is likely to sink rendering current clean-up technology ineffective or

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impossible. Many safety systems are in place to ensure that nothing like the Exxon Valdez disaster occurs here, but a vessel traffic study soon to be released concludes that the oil spill risk from collisions/groundings, linked to projected increased traffic, increases by 36.9 percent over the 2010 levels of 9.8 percent for Haro Strait/ Boundary Pass and by 13.9 percent in eastern Juan de Fuca Strait. Human error, mechanical failures, weather events, navigational mistakes are all probable as more ships spend more time in our challenging waters. Chances are high that in the unknowable future we will be subjected to an Exxon Valdez size oil spill, or worse. If you wish to know more about the personal, emotional, economic, and physical impacts of a large oil spill on a community, attend one of the screenings of the documentary “The Black Wave” being shown on San Juan (3/18), Orcas (3/23) and Lopez (3/24). San Olson Lopez

Paper Airplane Contest Out 18th Annual Kiwanis Paper Airplane Contest is over with great success. We

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had a great time, and I hope all the kids and others who competed had as much fun as our Kiwanis members did. I want to thank the Key Club members who helped the kids fold airplanes. Also thanks to the school district for the use of the new gym. Here are the winners of each category. Please note we had three new Orcas Island World Records set in this competition. (Those names denoted with *) For eight years and under For Accuracy: First Hayden Shaffer, Second Evan Kulper, Third Moose Kinsey For Distance: First Hayden Shaffer, Second Kai Ross, Third Charles Hill For Time Aloft: First Kai Ross*, Second Taurin Dalusio, Third J’sovah Solomon For nine through 12 years For Accuracy: First Cooper Rikin, Second Chad Chase, Third Bayley Murray For Distance: First Adan Murran, Second Chad Chase, Third Bayley Murray For Time Aloft: First Quin Gossett, Second Cooper Rikin, Third Adan Murran For 13 years and older For Accuracy: First Shaun Pritchard, Second Rico Pritchard, Third Tom Gossett For Distance: First Rico Pritchard*, Second Shaun

Pritchard, Third Tom Gossett For Time Aloft: First Shaun Pritchard*, Second Tom Gossett I also want to thank our wonderful businesses on the island that contributed to our contest and made it possible. These include: Rainbow Services, Orcas Auto Tech, Kenmore Air, Islanders Bank, Red Rabbit Farm, Frank and Jan Loudin, Cabins on the Point, Orcas Hotel, Kevin McCoy at Bushwhackers, Island Excavating, Island Market, Turtleback Farm Inn, Orcas Island Physical Therapy, Westsound Cafe, Dr. Brenda Ivans, Orcas Property Management,

Suzi’s Barber Shop, Island Cabinets Inc., Northwest Concepts, T Williams Realty, Orcas Island Hardware, Roses Bakery & Cafe, and Sea Island Sand & Gravel. Thank you to everyone who participated, contributed and enjoyed a Saturday afternoon of throwing paper airplanes around the gym. George Garrels Kiwanis Paper Airplane Contest Chairman

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Guest column

Vote yes on Fire and Rescue Levy by ART LANGE

I have two reasons why I support the Orcas Fire and Rescue levy renewal on the ballot in April. First, I was the recipient last year of excellent EMS care when I was flown offisland for an emergency medical problem. The paramedics and EMT’s who provided care before I was flown off-island were exceptionally competent both medically and interpersonally. We sometimes don’t fully appreciate how good they are until we are the one on the gurney. Second, I am a fiscal conservative. I have gone over the budget line by line. This budget enables OIFR to continue to provide the current level of service we receive and does so in a fiscally responsible manner. When I first investigated this issue, I started with the expectation that the new levy would be less than the previous levy which included significant expansions of

facilities and vehicles. It seemed logical since the new levy has no additional buildings or vehicles. After digging deeper into the numbers I learned that over the life of the last levy, much has changed and with significant cost consequences: the cost of outfitting volunteers has increased 400% since the last levy began in 1999; overall inflation (cost of doing business) has increased 37 percent; call volume increased 119 percent; OIFR must comply with over 300 state mandated requirements like training volunteers (increased from 76 hours to 174 hours). The cost per capita on Orcas ($361) is comparable to Lopez ($360) and half of San Juan ($754). In addition, it takes increased staff time to demonstrate compliance with these mandates and to implement the policies, procedures and systems necessary to run an organization of 75 people. Clearly, in the

past we have benefited from the efforts of equally dedicated volunteers and staff who served us with fewer resources and smaller budgets. Sadly, the complexities that exist today make it impossible to provide the current level of service we receive in the ways they were provided in the past. Cited above are just some of the increased costs that OIFR incurs as it increases response times, maintains one of the best cardiac resuscitation rates in Washington, and protects our lives, our property and our special environment. I believe our Chief, Kevin O’Brien, is a dedicated leader who takes very seriously the fact that he is spending other people’s money. An example is his decision to turn down the opportunity to partner in the purchase of a $750,000 Homeland Security boat grant. He easily could have gone along with that project, especially as the “new” guy in the

public safety group. But he said no because the ongoing costs were not the best use of taxpayer dollars. He is continually implementing policies and procedures that ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and properly. I have greater peace of mind and sense of security knowing that my neighbors are there for us all, day and night, when we need them. This levy is an important decision for our community. Please vote “YES.” Lange lives on Orcas

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LETTERS FROM 5 Ambulance or Airlift Northwest? Much has been written in the last six months about the differences between the two air medical transport services. The bottom line: Both companies provide safe, effective and essential air transport service. San Juan County residents benefit from having both complementary ser-

vices available. When a person in San Juan County is injured or becomes critically ill and requires a higher level of care than is available locally, medical professionals on the ground use Washington State protocols to determine the most appropriate transportation option. Do patient needs demand direct transportation from the scene to a hospital? A helicopter is likely the best option. If the patient’s needs are less time-sensi-

tive, then airport-to-airport via a fixed-wing aircraft might make the most sense. Put simply, the means of air medical transport is based on the needs of the patient first and foremost. Patient and crew safety, medical expediency and necessity are the primary factors considered. The decision is never based on financial issues or business concerns. Collaboration between Island Air Ambulance and Airlift Northwest is essential, and we are committed to keep the communication lines open and to work together to ensure that island residents understand that our respective standards of safety, expediency and high quality care are consistent and appropriately applied. The residents of San Juan County deserve no less. Chris Martin Executive Director, Airlift Northwest Jim Cole Chief, San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac Michael Sullivan, M.D. Medical Program Director, San Juan County EMS and Trauma Council Nancy Steiger NW Network CEO & Chief Mission Officer Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center

March Madness Open an Islands Connection Checking and Savings Account between March 3rd and March 31st and you will be entered into our sweepstakes to receive $500.* *$100 initial deposit is required for both Islands Connection Checking and Savings Account. An excess transaction charge of $3 per item will be assessed for any transaction exceeding six transfers from your savings account each statement cycle. Minimum monthly transfer of $25 is required. Customers that currently have a connection checking/savings product will automatically receive one (1) sweepstakes entry. Employees of Islanders Bank, its affiliates, and subsidiaries are not eligible for this offer. No purchase necessary to enter. To enter manually, submit your name, address, and home telephone number to any Islanders Bank Branch listed below. All entries must be received by March 31, 2014. Winner will be determined by a random drawing conducted on April 4, 2014. For all details please contact us or visit a retail specialist at any one our three locations. Friday Harbor Branch 360-378-2265

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Obituaries Nancy Maynard Nancy Maynard passed away on March 8 in Spokane, Washington. Nancy was a resident of Orcas Island for the last twenty five years. Nancy is survived by her husband Bob Maynard, two daughters, Katy Maynard and Suzy Maynard, son-inlaw Steve Box, granddaughter Jessica Box and grandson Martin Box. Nancy was born in Long Beach, California on October 18, 1926. She lived in many places in California in her childhood but called Yosemite National Park

ANIMALS FROM 1 would like to pet, first ask the owner: “Is your animal friendly?” If the answer is yes, next ask if you can pet the dog or cat. Make a fist and let the animal come to you. Don’t touch the animal on the face. Unless you

MONUMENT FROM 1 ing management, recreation and resource protection, Bormann said. In addition, Bormann notes the Land Bank’s roster of volunteers, the enthusiasts of its open spaces and the neighbors of its preserves help the agency stay aware about what’s happening on its many easements, properties and preserves. “That kind of volunteer base here is very strong,” he said, “and [the BLM] really is dependent on the same thing.” Established by presidential proclamation about a year ago, under the Antiquities Act, the monument was created to protect and maintain the histori-

home as that is where her grandparents lived, and later where she was married and raised her family. She also lived in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Virginia. Nancy and Bobs’ sixtyfifth wedding anniversary was in September of 2013 on Orcas, and many close friends came from near and far. The family would like to consider that her memorial as she so enjoyed the celebration. Nancy’s husband Bob said, “Of all of Nancy’s many qualities and accomplishments, her love of life, her family, her photography, and her writing aren’t the only things that stand out.

It is who Nancy was as a person that made her most unique.” She will be missed. Donations in her name can be made to: Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741

know the dog really well, don’t hug or kiss it. And if you want to give a dog a treat, lay it on the flat of your palm. Hodson said if you see a loose dog, leave it alone and walk away; do not run. If it comes closer and you feel threatened, stay calm and “stand like a tree.” “Pull your ‘branches’

in and look down at your ‘roots,’” Hodson said. “Count in your head until the dog leaves.” She also advised the children what to do if a dog knocks them over: become a turtle. The kids practiced quietly tucking into their knees and placing their arms above their heads.

cal and cultural significance of the BLM lands in the San Juan Islands and to enhance their unique and varied natural and scientific resources. The first step in cementing partnerships is to put together a Resource Advisory Committee, deChadenedes said. The committee will create a management plan and the BLM is looking for nominees in the following categories: recreation and tourism, wildlife and ecological interests, cultural and heritage interests, tribal interests, local government, education and interpretative interests, private landowners and the public at large (deadline for nominations is March 22). “The potential of people

on that board is profound,” she said. “It’s an opportunity that only comes along every 20 years and I’m so looking forward to hearing those voices and what they have to say.” Though well-traveled during her tenure with the BLM, deChadenedes is no stranger to the Pacific Northwest or to the San Juans. She went to school in Vancouver, B.C., fished commercially in Alaska, and spent a good deal of time in Port Townsend before beginning a career with the federal government. Her aunt, the late Edie deChadenedes, was a San Juan Island resident for about 30 years before she recently passed away. A museum specialist with a master’s degree from the University of Oregon, deChadenedes is also a folklorist, a vocation in which one helps a community to identify its values and what’s important to it and then strives to make sure “the infrastructure is there to preserve it.” The success of all those assignments depended on building partnerships, and deChadenedes has a good guess as to why she was selected to manage the San Juan Islands monument. “I know how to make a space where people are comfortable working together,” she said.

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Saints compete at tournament Habitat for Humanity truck

The Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck will be on Orcas twice this month. The truck will be parked on Monday, March 24, 12 to 3:30 p.m. at the Island Market parking lot, and on Monday, March 31, 12 to 3:30 p.m. at the transfer station. They accept operating appliances, furniture that is "gently used" (no rips, tears, or animal damage), building materials, tools – broken or rusty are acceptable (we have a volunteer who likes to repair them), and doors and vinyl-clad windows. Other items may be acceptable depending on condition and how much space there is in the truck. Everything donated goes to their store in Mount Vernon. For info, call or email Duff at 360-420-6079 or tpiduff@hotmail.com.

OPALCO updates voting rights The Orcas Saints men’s basketball season went 3-1 at the Auburn Adventist “Hardwood Classic Tournament” at the end of February. The men’s team defeated Puget Sound Adventist 62-19, Skagit Adventist 48-38, and Auburn Adventist 47-37. In a hotly contested game, the Saints fell to top finisher Walla Walla Adventist, 61-55. “Playing four games in one day is a marathon,” said Coach Tim Hance. “More than winning, what is most impressive about this fine group of men is that they epitomize the essence of ‘team,’ truly care about one another, and are willing to put in the very hard work necessary for success on and off the court. They’re a pleasure and inspiration to coach.”

The OPALCO Board voted unanimously to ensure that all co-op members would be granted a vote and a voice in electing and retaining board members. The co-op model relies on the premise of one vote for each member. Article I, Section 10 of OPALCO’s bylaws has been revised to give all members the opportunity to vote in the case of a call for board

member removal or replacement. The original language would have excluded absentee members. To review details, visit www.opalco. com/bylaws. Randy J. Cornelius, general manager, says the bylaw language was found to be out of compliance with current state law. The issue came up during the regular meeting of

the board in February when OPALCO’s legal counsel discovered the flaw. The board determined that, because of the timing of the Annual Meeting, May 3, immediate further discussion was warranted on this bylaw issue. The Board met by phone on March 6, 2014, in keeping with their bylaws on special meetings, to discuss and act on the matter.

New approach to school’s renovations by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

It’s back to the drawing board for Orcas Island School District, at least when it comes to their construction plan. The design and permitting for the construction project has been finalized, but after receiving bids that came in 12 percent higher than the expected cost, the board decided to rethink certain aspects of the plan. “[It’s] not a new design, a reconfiguration of the original design,” said board member Janet Brownell. “The bids came in too high. We needed to look for ways of possibly lowering the cost of construction.” After two bond rejections, voters eventually approved a scaled down $11.9 million version for campus renovation. Voters also approved a two-year general technology capital projects levy that will pay for modernizing the school’s technology facilities. The $7.5 million construction component is what the board is looking to reconfigure. The Mahlum architectural firm has designed plans that keep the existing foundation and call for extensive remodel work in the elementary school, library and cafeteria. The middle school will also move into what is now the library, building 200. That building will need to be redesigned into the new middle school. In addi-

tion, a satellite building will be constructed for career tech education. That site will also be used to house students during the school year when construction is taking place. Project Manager Liz LeRoy of Alliance Construction Management in Seattle said they are currently working on how to reduce the cost of construction without changing the scope or design of the entire project. “We want to simplify the process and give more ease of access for the contractor for longer durations so they are able to sequence the work easier,” she said. For example, if a mechanical contractor needs to work on the site, she wants to make sure he can work on every building necessary instead of having to make three trips. She said it really is a matter of organization. They are in the early stages of working out how to reduce costs. They plan to have a new bid package out

by March 27. The new plan may affect the use of some spaces for kids and faculty. LeRoy said teachers may have to be more flexible when it comes to construction. Although the new configuration might cause shortterm obstacles for staff and students, there is a longterm goal at stake. “We want to do things

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From Shakespeare to politics to life on Mars, this season of the Crossroads Lecture Series represents a broad spectrum of interests. This diversity perfectly reflects the mission of the series, which gives islanders a chance to open their minds to ideas and issues presented by speakers willing to share their expertise. Check out what is in store for this spring.

Othello in the 21st Century The Shakespeare Festival is partnering with Orcas Crossroads to bring Ayanna Thompson to the island. She will present “Othello in the 21st Century: To Perform or Not to Perform?” at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center on Friday, March 21. “Othello is the best-known black character in Shakespeare’s plays, a traditional role of dignity for black actors,” said Thompson. “But racial stereotypes of the 17th century create some discomfort among 21st century audiences.” The lecture will explore historical and contemporary per-

formances of the play in light of this discomfort. “Although I am frequently labeled a ‘Shakespeare scholar,’ a more adequate label is something closer to ‘performance race scholar,’” said Thompson. “My work explores the development and cultural legacies of racial constructions in seventeenthcentury England.” Thompson specializes in Renaissance drama and her most recent publication “Passing Strange: Shakespeare, Race, and Contemporary America” will be for sale at a book signing following the lecture. Thompson is a trustee of the Shakespeare Association of America. She is working on a co-authored book about teaching Shakespeare that is tentatively called “Shakespeare on Purpose; a single-authored book on Shakespeare and revenge; and the introduction to the new Arden Othello.”

Politics in America Whether running a marathon or being elected to Congress, Paul Gronke has one solid piece of advice - slow down. During his racing days, Gronke would look to his right and left at the

starting line, and inevitably see a young person toeing the line. “I’d tell them, ‘Just to remind you, this is a 5K, not a 100 yard dash.’ Inevitably, off they’d bolt, and around the first mile, sometimes sooner, I’d motor on by them,” he said. The same problem can be found in politics. “Newly elected officials think that they’ll come to Congress and solve political problems right away. But politics as we see it is most often the result of many decisions made by many people over a long period of time,” said Gronke. “Political change is like a marathon, it takes a long time, and if you run it like a 100 yard dash, you’ll end up getting tired out.” You can hear more from Gronke at his lecture “Is Congress a ‘Broken Branch’ or is America a ‘Broken Polity’?” on Sunday, April 13, 4 p.m. on the Center Stage, Orcas Center. Gronke, a professor of political science at Reed College, will reflect on Congress and the electorate, drawing on his thirty years as an observer of both. He has published the book, “The Electorate, The Campaign, and the Vote.” At the lecture he will share information about

how our political system has changed from the 1950s to now. “Many people long for a political era where political divisions were not so stark, and political agreements across the aisle were more common. Older people often think about the time of the 1950s. But there’s a reason that politics was like this in the 1950s, and it’s not all good,” he said. “Many of the changes that our nation experienced in the 1960s and 70s were important and long overdue, but some of the politics we experience today are a consequence of those changes.” He said that his greatest achievement is not in solving huge problems like how to fix Congress, but rather in the students he has inspired. “I’ve helped to educate thousands of young people about how politics worked, and inspired some of them to run for office and work for nonprofits to improve the system,” he said. “My legacy lies with them.”

Life on Mars? The Curiosity Rover has been operating on Mars since August 2012. On Sunday, May 18, 4 p.m., Center Stage at Orcas

Center, Chris McKay will discuss efforts to determine the site’s habitability, focusing on searches for organic molecules – in other words “Is there life on Mars?” “If we find such organics, our next question will be whether they are of biological origin,” he said in a recent press release. McKay is a planetary scientist with the Space Science Division of NASA’s Ames Research Center. His research focuses on the evolution of the solar system and the origin of life. He is also actively involved in planning for future Mars missions including human exploration. But until then, McKay travels to Mars-like environments in the Antarctic Dry Valleys, the Atacama Desert, the Arctic, and the Namib Desert to conduct research. “Other Solar System worlds of keen interest include Saturn’s moon Enceladus,” he said. Tickets for lectures are $10 and available at Darvill’s Bookstore, online at www.orcascrossroads. org or at the door. Some complimentary tickets are available in advance at the Orcas Senior Center. For more information about the lecture series, visit www. orcascrossroads.com.

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CALENDAR THURS, MARCH 20 THURS, CONT... WEDS, MARCH 19 TRIBUTE TO SHAKESPEARE:

6 p.m., Random Howse. Tickets are $12 at chamber, Office Cupboard or at www. brownpapertickets.com. Participants can purchase wine and food at the venue. LENTEN SOUP & SERVICE: 5:30 p.m., St. Francis Church. GRANNY’S ATTIC DONATIONS:

Drop off items Tuesdays until April 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Senior Center. If you have furniture to donate, call Jane at 376-2677.

FUNDRAISING DINNER: Hosted by Sazio di Notte from 6 to 9 p.m. with the Seattle Shakespeare Company and Dr. Ayanna Thompson, a world-renowned Shakespeare expert. Dinner is $125. To attend, call the chamber at 376-2273, Sazio at 376-6394 or Office Cupboard at 376-2378. MANDY TROXEL CD SIGNING:

Orcas singer songwriter Mandy Troxel will discuss her new album “If Only Words Could Keep Me Warm” at Darvill’s Bookstore, 4 to 5 p.m. She will also play an acoustic set.

CHURCH SERVICES on Orcas Island & in the San Juans CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

10:00 am Sunday 7:00 pm Testimony Meeting First Wed. of the month Orcas Elementary School Library 376-5873

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Serving Orcas Island For 129 years Sunday Worship 9:30AM (Nursery & Kids Sunday School) Weekday programs for all ages. Info @ www.OrcasChurch.org Or call Pastor Dick Staub, Scott Harris or Grant Myles-Era @ 6422 In Eastsound on Madrona

BLOOD DRIVE: 12 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station. CHOIR FROM UGANDA CONCERT: 6 p.m., Orcas Island

Community Church. For more info, call 376-6422 or visit www.watoto.com.

FRI, MARCH 21 CROSSROADS LECTURE:

“Othello in the 21st Century: To Perform or Not To Perform?” by Dr. Ayanna Thompson, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center, $10, www.orcascrossroads.org. ROMEO AND JULIET: The Seattle Shakespeare Company will present “Romeo and Juliet” at Random Howse at 7:30 p.m. The dinner theatre event will open with period music by Jeffri Cohen. Tickets are $15 at the chamber, Office Cupboard or www.brownpapertickets.com.

SAT, MARCH 22 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL:

Eastsound will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Elizabethan period.

A foot parade will gather at Ace Hardware and move along North Beach Road starting at 11 a.m. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., there will be food and crafts vendors, music, games and more on the Village Green. OTHELLO: The Seattle Shakespeare Company will perform “Othello” at Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at www.orcascenter.org.

SUN, MARCH 23 CONCERT: ”The Power of

Song in an Intergenerational Community,” 11:30 a.m., Benson Hall in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church building..

TUES, MARCH 25 BOARD BOOT CAMP: Sponsored by Orcas Island Community Foundation, 1 to 5 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish. This workshop will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective board member. Cost is $10 per individual or $25 per organization. Call OICF at 376-6423, or email info@oicf.us to reserve a seat.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays at 11:30 am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) Call Suzanne Olson 376-8007

ORCAS FIRE LEVY INFO: Bring your own lunch, meet with Orcas Island Fire & Rescue for discussion about operations, the levy, and participate in an optional “Five Minute Hands Only CPR Class,” noon to 1:30 p.m.

SUN, MARCH 30 SALISH SEA EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Louis XIV’s Evening

Concert, 1 p.m., Adventist Fellowship Church.

MARCH 31, APRIL 1 LIONS HEALTH SCREENING: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, Prune Alley, in front of Island Market any Orcas Lion, or call 376-5333.

SUN – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Adult rec volleyball indoors. Play every Sunday, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.

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AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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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.

THURS – ONGOING AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Aly, Eastsound. LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Library children’s room, for ages three-six. For more info, visit http:// www.orcaslibrary.org

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Community Church Family Center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

SAT – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 - 9 a.m. & 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. Last Saturday of the month, AA potluck, 5:30 p.m.

‘A Little Evening Concert for Louis XIV’ On Sunday afternoon, March 30 at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church in Eastsound, the fourth annual Salish Sea Early Music Festival continues with “A Little Evening Concert for Louis XIV.” The concert will recreate the regular evening performances given for Louis XIV by the illustrious members of his “Musique de la Chambre.” Musicians include Jeffrey Cohan on the onekeyed baroque flute, Anna Marsh (originally from Tacoma, presently living in Ithaca, New York) on baroque bassoon, Christine Wilkinson Beckman on baroque violin, and Steven Creswell on baroque viola. Admission is a suggested donation of $15 or $20, 18 and under are free and students are $5. For more info, visit www.salishseafestival.org.

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Kindling’s Winterfest 2014 Shakespeare Festival this week We are all wrestling with technology’s enhancement and disruption of our daily lives. If you are trying to find a balance and make sense of how technology fits into your life and that of your family, you are cordially invited to The Kindling’s WinterFest 2014 with Dr. Craig Detweiler, shown center, who will deliver four lectures on the subject of emerging technologies and their effect on everyday life. Detweiler directs the Center for Entertainment, Media and Culture at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. His books include: “iGods: How Technology Shapes our Spiritual and Social Lives,”“Don’t Stop Believin: Pop Culture and Religion from Ben Hur to Zombies,” and “Halos and Avatars: Playing Video Games with God”. His cultural commentary has been featured on Nightline, CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, NPR, and in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Here is the line-up: Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m.: “The Apple of Our Eye”. Steve Jobs transformed Apple into the most beautiful (and profitable) walled garden. How should we respond to the possibilities and temptations contained in our smart phones? Can we cultivate our call to create rather than merely consume? Saturday, March 29 at 9 a.m.: Celtic

Worship with Jeff Johnson and Wendy Goodwin. 10 a.m.: “More than Metrics.” In the online world, you are what you click? How do we get beyond the filter bubbles created by Google, Amazon, and Netflix to something deeper? What will it take for us to see ourselves and each other as more than numbers? 7 p.m.: “Our Social Selves”. From Facebook and Instagram to Twitter and YouTube, social media allows us to aggregate friends and followers into an audience. What does it mean to join an online community? How do we care for others in an age of digital discipleship? Sunday, March 30 9:30 a.m.: “Faith and the Telos of Technology.” Where is technology heading? From hip replacements to pacemakers to hearing aids, we’re all becoming cyborgs enhanced by technological upgrades. Futurist Ray Kurzweil has envisioned a point of “singularity” at which artificial intelligence exceeds human capacities. How do the values of technological efficiency (fast, cheap, convenient) square with faith? Admission is a suggested donation of $80 for the weekend or $25 per session. All lectures will be held at the Orcas Island Community Church. Visit www.orcaschurch.org or call 376-6422 for more information.

The Great Island Clean-Up Join your friends and neighbors in the 2014 Great Island Clean-Up on Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at all roadsides, beaches and Eastsound. We are all witness to litter strewn along roads, on beaches, and in town. On April 5, volunteers will work together to collect as much litter as possible in the span of two hours throughout the island. Every year, San Juan Island conducts their own Great Island Clean-Up Day and this year, Orcas and San Juan will be doing our “spring clean-up” together. Organizers hope the Great Island Clean-Up will inspire other islands of the San Juans to take a stand against litter. “We live in a special place.

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The Shakespeare Festival will launch this week. There will be performances, vendors and food at the Village Green, a parade through Eastsound and lots of costumes. Now in its third year, the chamber-sponsored Shakespeare Festival is from March 19 to 22. First on the lineup is an “Orcas Tribute to Shakespeare” at Random Howse on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the chamber, Office Cupboard or online at www.brownpapertickets. com. Participants can purchase wine and food at the venue. Martin Lund will kick off the evening that includes local musicians presenting period pieces and actors performing works by Shakespeare. On Thursday, March 20, Sazio di Notte is hosting a fundraising dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. with the Seattle Shakespeare Company and Dr. Ayanna Thompson, a world-renowned Shakespeare expert and professor at George Washington University. Dinner is $125 and includes wine. The menu is Ceci con gramberi (warm chick peas with prawns), panzanella (Tuscan grilled bread salad, tagliatelle pastore (Shepherd’s pasta), and polenta al forno (baked polenta with cauliflower and Gorgonzola), cinghiale (wild boar), tiramisu. To attend, call the chamber at 376-2273, Sazio at 376-6394 or the Office Cupboard at 376-2378. The festival is partnering with Orcas Crossroads to bring Thompson to the island. She will present “Othello in the 21st Century: To Perform or Not to Perform?” at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center on Friday, March 21. (Read more about the lecture on page 9). Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s Bookstore, online at www.orcascrossroads.org or at the door.

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Some complimentary tickets are available in advance at the Orcas Senior Center. On Friday, March 21, The Seattle Shakespeare Company, which is performing for Orcas High School in the daytime, will present “Romeo and Juliet” at Random Howse at 7:30 p.m. The dinner theatre event will open with period music by Jeffrey Cohen. Tickets are $15 at the chamber, Office Cupboard or www.brownpapertickets. com On the last day of the festival, Saturday, March 22, Eastsound will come alive with the sights and sounds of the Elizabethan period. A colorful parade will gather at Ace Hardware and move along North Beach Road starting at 11 a.m. Festival Director Robert Hall has arranged for acts from the Bellingham Circus Guild and former Cirque du Soleil performers like stilt walkers and fire breathers as well as local performers to participate. For those who would like to sign up beforehand, contact the chamber office; otherwise, just show up on the day. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., there will be food and crafts vendors on the Village Green. Paul Freedman is again playing the Bard. Entertainment includes Spring Street School students performing “The Tempest,” music from

Almost Classical, Orcas High School Strings, Stormy Hildreth and Sasha Hagen, puppetry from Sarah Mikolowsky, games like croquette, shuttle cock and face painting and more. Chess expert Phil Heikkinen will play all comers simultaneously, with up to 20 boards available at a time. He will give away chess books or magazines to anyone who can win or draw-and if any copies are left, will hand them out at the end of the exhibition. There will also be booths from nonprofits. The Seattle Shakespeare Company will close the festival with a performance of “Othello” at Orcas Center on Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at www.orcascenter.org.

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Request for Catering Bids for OPALCO’s annual meeting May 3, 2014 aboard the ferry. Healthy lunch offerings should include sandwich options including a vegetarian offering to serve 500 people. Includes set-up, service and clean up. Caterer must be able to board at Friday Harbor at 5:50 a.m. OR Lopez at 6:35 a.m. OR Anacortes at 7:35 a.m. Submit your bid no later than April 4 to Bev Madan at bmadan@opalco.com or 183 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound 98245. Call 376-3549 for more information.

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Community briefs Science Fair The 14th Annual Funhouse Science Fair will be Saturday, March 29, 12 -4 p.m. at The Funhouse Commons. So it’s time to start planning your projects and turn in your entry forms. All school-age children (grades K-12), from Orcas and neighboring islands are invited to participate. Needing ideas? Come by The Funhouse and check out their library of science books. The staff will be available to help you come up with a project. For the ninth year in a row The Funhouse is awarding $2,000 in scholarships to the top three high school or middle school student entries. Certificates and science prizes will be given to all participants, including the prized best-of-show “Richie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder” award. The Science Fair is free and open to the public. There will be demonstrations by area inventors and scientists, entertainment, hot dogs, and exhibits. For downloadable rules and sign-up forms visit the

Funhouse website at www. thefunhouse.org. Entry forms are due March 24.

Dinner Kitchen The theme of this month’s Dinner Kitchen is “Irish Nights” and will feature corned beef and cabbage and other traditional Irish dishes. There will be something for everyone, including vegetarians and kids. Monthly Dinner Kitchens are served without charge, a gift to the community. Food Bank participants, Seniors, and anyone in-need of a hot meal are especially invited to share in food, fun and the warm sense of community found at each event. Dinner Kitchens are served in the Emmanuel Parish Hall from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Senior Brunch A brunch will be held at the Senior Center on this Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This brunch, prepared by Chef Christina Orchid, is to benefit the Senior Nutrition Program and to increase awareness of Meals on Wheels in the

community. The menu consists of strawberry blintzes, eggs benedict, fresh fruit, potatoes, thick cut bacon, fresh baked goods and an oatmeal bar. Tickets, available at the Senior Center, are $15 before the event and $20 at the door. There will also be a raffle basket containing local goods and a silent auction. All the proceeds go to the Nutrition Program which is an essential part of many of our elders lives.

Tango lessons Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on March 24 and March 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. The class on March 24 will be basic Tango while the second class will be a review of the first class followed by a more advanced lesson in Tango. Instruction will begin at 7 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m. These classes will be taught by Stan and Kay Miller. The classes are free and no partner is needed. For further information call Bill at 3768857 or Jean at 376-6549.

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Wild Songs and Surprises – An Evening with JudithKate Friedman is March 23, 7-9:30 p.m. at The Odd Fellows Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are a $12 suggested donation. Friedman brings an evening of original songs and improvisations on love, liberty and justice. She blends folk, roots, jazz, blues, choral/world music traditions and improvisation in concerts full of grace, groove and heart. On stage, she moves deftly between classic original love songs, historic tales, lyric ballads, and stories of courage, humor, and inspiration. Of her approach to songwriting Friedman says, “I appreciate songs that carry truth and vision, sorrow and joy, laughter and grit

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side by side. My hope is to hold this balance in my music and to move us all forward.” She adds, “As Pete Seeger said, ‘Participation is what’s going to save the human race.’ There’ll be a good many opportunities to sing together and harmonize at this concert.”

In addition to her concerts and recordings, JudithKate teaches songwriting and voice and is internationally recognized as a pioneer in arts and health. She founded and directs Songwriting Works Educational Foundation, and has co-written hundreds of songs with thousands of older adults. Friedman lives in Port Townsend, Wash. Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz will open the concert and join Friedman on several songs. For more information about the upcoming concert, contact Sharon Abreu at sharmuse@gmail.com or 376-5773 .

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Orcas Island School District is requesting sealed bids for the 2012 Bond Project - Addition and Renovation, located at 557 School Road, Eastsound, Washington 98245. Estimated value of the work is approximately $7,500,000. Drawing and specs can be obtained through PlanWell at ARC, 2730 Occidental Ave. S. Seattle 98134. The bid documents will also be posted electronically at to www.earc.com/wa/seattle click on Public Plan Room and Builders Exchange. Inquiries can be sent to seattle.planwell@e-arc.com or 206-622-6000. Files will be available March 27, 2014. An Optional Pre-Bid walk through is scheduled on Thursday, April 3 at 2:00 pm. Bids will be accepted until Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Completed and sealed bids are to be dropped off to Orcas Island School District, Admin Building at 557 School Road, Eastsound 98245. Please make bids attention to: Barbara Kline, Superintendent, Orcas Is-

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lots 11 and 12, Block 39 of ISLANDALE DIVISION no.2, Block 39, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 30, records of the San Juan County, Washington under tax parcel number 141867011000. LEGAL NO. SJ548352 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. March 19th and 26th, 2014 and April 2nd and 9th, 2014.

MEETING NOTICE Citizens’ Salary Commission The Citizens’ Salary Commission will meet to discuss compensation of elected officials on Thursday, April 10th, at 12:00 noon, in the first floor Hearing Room of the Legislative Building, 55 Second St., in Friday Harbor. The public is invited to attend. Written submissions and agenda items for the Commission must be received by 3/27/14 to be considered. Send to CSC, 350 Court Street, #5, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. A draft meeting agenda will be available one week prior on the County website at http://sanjuanco.com/calendar.aspx . LEGAL NO. SJ549699 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder March 19 and April 2, 2014.

land School District Orcas Island School District reserves the right to reject bids and postpone the award of contract. The dates of publication in the Sounder are: March 19 and March 26. For information please contact Liz LeRoy at 206-782-8700 or lleroy@orcas.k12.wa.us Dated this 12th day March, 2014 Orcas Island School District LEGAL NO. S549671 Published: The Islands’ Sounder March 19, 26, 2014. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re: The Estate Of VANETA ROSALYN TRUETT, Deceased. NO. 14-4-05016-8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 2 -2014: An Ordinance Regarding Critical Areas; Amending Ordinance Nos. 26-2012 (General Regulations), 28-2012 (Wetlands) and 29-2012 (Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas); and San Juan County Code Sections 18.20.010, 18.20.040, 18.20.090, 18.20.140, 18.20.200, 18.30.110, 18.80.020, 18.80.070, 18.30.150, and 18.30.160 Summary: The Ordinance includes options to amend the definition of development, amends the definition of impervious surface and deletes the definition of new and expanding agriculture. It deletes the public agency/utility exception and amends the general utility exemption and on-site sewage disposal system requirements. Options are presented to regulate new and expanding agriculture for providing standards, review, and/or verification for uses permitted if there is no practicable alternative. In addition, the County’s adopted wetland rating system is replaced with the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Western Washington - Revised. Tree Protection Zones and tree protection measures are amended. Buffer sizing methods, habitat buffer averaging provisions, and wetland water quality and habi-

tat buffers, and water quality buffers for aquatic and designated plants in Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas are amended based on guidance from the WA Dept. of Ecology’s Wetlands in Washington State Volume 2. Critical area review requirements are amended. ORDINANCE No. 4 -2014: An Ordinance Increasing Required Reserves in the Lodging Tax Fund Summary: The ordinance proposes a change in how lodging tax funds are reserved, which will result in lodging tax awards being made out of the prior year’s revenue rather than out of the current year’s revenue. The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470. LEGAL NO. SJ549542 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. March 19, 2014.

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, March 21 at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. LEGAL NO. SJ549691 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder March 19, 2014.

the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: March 5, 2014 Personal Representative: OPAL

Community Land Trust, Elisabeth Byers, Director Attorney for Personal Representative: Derek Mann Address for Mailing: P.O. Box 399, Eastsound, WA 98245 Address for Personal Service: 2 9 6 A Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Court of Probate Proceeding / Cause No.: San Juan County Superior Court Cause No. 14-4-05016-8 Derek Mann, Attorney for Personal Representative LEGAL NO. S546979 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. March 5, 12, 19, 2014.

mit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from two wells in the amount of 48 gallons per minute (gpm) each year, for multiple domestic supply. The sources of the proposed appropriations are located in NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 and NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 26, Township 35N, Range 3W W.M., San Juan County Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections: protests must be accompanied with a fifty-dollar ($50.00) recording fee (PLEASE REMIT CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY) and filed with the Department of Ecology at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from March 26, 2014. Department of Ecology Northwest Regional Office 3190 - 160th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98008 LEGAL NO. SJ549662 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder March 19, 26, 2014.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE AN EXISTING WATER RIGHT TAKE NOTICE: That San Juan Fairways #3 owners Association of Friday Harbor, Washington on March 6, 1995 under Application No. G1-27588 filed for a per-

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