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Library profile Holly King by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor
Editor’s note: The Orcas Island Library is hoping to embark on an expansion of its facility. In the next year, there will be public meetings, design work and fundraising. The Sounder is running a series on the library’s staff in the coming months. Librarian Holly King enjoys the quirks of small-town life. When people stop her at the grocery store to return overdue library books, King happily accepts. “I love it,” King says with a laugh. Some people come to the island planning to spend their lives here, others come for a summer and end up never leaving. King is one of the latter group of people. Not only did she not ever “get off the rock,” but she has planted deep roots by creating a family and finding a career as a librarian. For King, the public services librarian at the library, getting to Orcas was a long journey. She was born in Amarillo, Texas and went to college in Massachusetts. As part of her studies, she spent a year in Florence, Italy. One of the highlights of the trip, she recalls, was visiting the Berlin wall right after it came down. Her interest in library studies grew while living in Seattle. She would spend her days looking for jobs at the Seattle Public Library. It was there
she started thinking, “Maybe I can make a career working at a library.” She attended the University of Washington and earned a masters in library science. She came to the islands in 1996 to “just stay for the summer.” Now 18 years later she has a job she loves, a husband and two boys, ages nine and six. She originally wanted to work in an academic or corporate library, but after sending numerous resumes across the country with no reply, she started to open her horizons. When there was a job opening at the Orcas library for support staff, King thought it wouldn’t hurt to have her foot in the door. Soon after that there was an opening for a full-time position. “I have been here ever since,” said King. She describes the staff at the library as doing a little bit of everything. Her primary responsibilities are the young adult, music, large print and reference sections and manning the front desk. Over the years, King says technology has changed her job at the library in subtle ways. “There are more questions about computers and technology driven questions,” she said. “People come with their Kindles, E-books and audio books.” Her favorite aspect of working at the
Holly King, the public services librarian at the Orcas Island Public Library. library is the community support and the freedom to explore her own interests. King’s brainchild last year was the Health and Wellness Week, which involved classes, demonstrations and free mammograms. King also does an outreach program for seniors once a month. “When someone asks me a question,
I think how I want someone to treat my mother,” she said. According to fellow librarian Nita Couchman, King’s talent of working with diverse ages of people is what makes her a great asset to the library. “Holly is good with all kinds of people with older people and teens,” she said.
Candidates lined up for county elections by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter
Election season in San Juan County may not end up being a snoozer after all. Even though most candidates are unopposed and the county council has decided not to put any charter amendments on the ballot, races for sheriff and county clerk are likely to be hard-fought and local political parties are gearing up to challenge the “non-partisan” label. The election for sheriff may be contentious. Deputy Ron Krebs has filed to oppose Sheriff Rob Nou, who won election in 2010 with 66 percent of the vote. Usually, an incumbent elected the first time with two-thirds of the vote against opposition would not
face much of an election contest. But recent departmental disciplinary and transparency matters may make Krebs’ challenge significant. And Krebs isn’t pulling any punches. On his Facebook page, he writes: “Our county deserves better than what you are getting.” As he did in 2010, Nou is expected to wage a vigorous, positive campaign, according to sources close to the incumbent candidate. At this writing, only four of 15 local races have competition. For county clerk, incumbent Joan White has drawn an opponent in District Court Clerk Nancy Vejvoda. In the race for county treasurer, two political newcomers and first-time candidates are seeking to succeed retiring Treasurer Jan
Sears. Rhonda Pederson, longtime county employee and now chief accountant for Auditor Milene Henley, is running against local banker Tony Fyrqvist. Both promise to run vigorous campaigns. Pederson has lived on San Juan Island for 20 years. She worked at Haggen grocery, Geiser Escrow and 14 years for the auditor. Pederson cites that 14 years as the reason she “is the only reasonable choice for the position of treasurer - a position (she) feels she will transition into smoothly from the auditor’s office.” Fyrqvist maintains his 30 years of banking experience (23 years at the Friday Harbor branch of Islanders’ Bank) qualifies him to be the county’s banker. “I will put the customer service
skills and efficiency I have learned in private industry to work to serve the public as the San Juan County treasurer,” he said.
Federal, state races Rick Larsen has filed for an eighth term in Congress representing the 2nd Congressional District, which includes all of San Juan and Island counties and parts of Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom. Larsen has had three tough campaigns and four relatively easy ones, including 2012 when he won more than 60 percent of the vote against Republican Dan Matthews. As of press time, his only filed opponent
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Krista Bouchey is new Hoffman on dean’s list director at Commons
April Michele Hoffmann of Olga made the Seattle Pacific University 2014 Winter 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.
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Krista Bouchey has been hired as Executive Director of The Funhouse Commons. Since last August, Bouchey has served as the interim director, before that serving the non-profit organization as programs
director. “Krista’s keen intellect and heartfelt care for the kids has enhanced The Funhouse Commons greatly,” said the Board of Directors. The Funhouse serves as a hub for community youth through the following essential programs: The After-School Program (M-F 3:15-5:30), The Mentor Program, Teen Night (now called Friday Night Hangout), and Educational Programs, including online classes through the high school, SAT and college prep and Music Together® for children ages zero to five. The FHC board says in Bouchey’s time at The
Funhouse, attendance of the After-School Program has doubled and Friday Night Hangout is “flourishing, well-attended, and meaningful for Orcas teens.” “Everyday I see an island child thrive in our unique and innovative environment,” Bouchey said. “The Funhouse is an amazing organization to be a part of. It has a rich history on the island, and it is great that we are now seeing the successful adults that have grown up with our organization.” The Funhouse is gearing up for Summer Camp, The One World Music Festival, the FC5- 4th of July 5K race, and its annual fundraising Gala. To volunteer or donate, call 376-7177.
Blanchard named to Lawyers Association Tim Blanchard, Orcas attorney and member of the Board and President of Orcas Recycling Services, member of the San Juan County Planning Commission, and member of the Board of the Common Sense Alliance, has been named a Fellow of the American Health Lawyers Association in recognition of his career achievements and service and leadership in the legal profession. Blanchard is also a Fellow
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KALEIDOSCOPE’S 24th ANNUAL Kid friendly concessions @ Farmers Market w/food generously donated by The Lower Tavern!! The parade ends at the Village Green stage where all interested participants receive a trophy or ribbon.
PET PARADE! Saturday, May 24, 2014
Madi Jane West will kick off the show, and has invited her talented “pack” of friends: Emy Carter, Lisa Carter, Stephanie Harris, Matthew Laslo-White, Kellen Comrie, and Paris Wilson to join her after the grand winners have been announced.
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of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He has regularly been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© and selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® Washington. Blanchard’s spouse and law partner, Peg Manning, is also a Fellow of AHLA, and their firm, which specializes in health care regulatory law, is listed in the Best Law Firms in America (Seattle Metro).
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Lopez Island Artist, Steven R. Hill has been juried into two major national plein air painting competitions in 2014. The 21st Annual Carmel Art Festival was held May 14-18 at Carmel, California and the Zion National Park Plein Air Painting Invitational will be Nov. 2-9. Both are premier western U.S. painting competitions. Hill, whose work is pictured above, won a major purchase award in 2013 at Zion and will be participating at Carmel for his fourth time, since 2009. Hill also has an art opening at Agora Gallery in New York June 10, where he will showcase nine plein air paintings from the San Juan Islands, the Pacific Northwest and Europe. An active pastel/plein air painting workshop instructor, Hill is traveling to Missouri for a three-day workshop and will be making another trip to Korcula Island, Croatia, to teach a 10-day workshop in September. He will also be leading a one-week workshop in Bruges, Belgium, in 2016.
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Threatened species double Winery opens on Orcas The number of species listed as threatened or endangered or which are candidates for listing in the Salish Sea has nearly doubled since scientists began tracking it in 2002. According to Jacqlynn Zier, an undergraduate student at Colgate University and the SeaDoc Society scientist who presented the findings at the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference in Seattle, the increases are due to two factors. Zier pointed out “while we have improved our understanding of which species use the Salish Sea ecosystem over the last decade and that has added some species to the list, many species have been added because one or more jurisdictions has recognized the species are in decline and need special
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Co-author Jacqlynn Zier.
consideration for recovery.” Zier, who graduated from Orcas High School, won first place for oral presentations at the conference. When scientists first began tracking the indicator in 2002, there were 60 listed species. Today, that number is 119. Species of
concern, also called species at risk, are species that warrant special attention to ensure their conservation. In the Salish Sea, four jurisdictions list species: British Columbia’s Provincial Government, Washington State, the Canadian Federal Government and the U.S. Federal Government. In terms of species diversity, the paper shows that 35 percent of mammal species, 32 percent of bird species, 17 percent of fish species and 100 percent of reptile species in the Salish Sea are listed by one or more jurisdiction. Co-author Joe Gaydos, chief scientist with the SeaDoc Society said, “those percentages are shocking” and suggested, “maybe it is time we consider the Salish Sea an ecosystem of concern.”
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The tasting room is in a renovated barn on the property at Crow Valley Road. The original structure is pictured above. A father and son shared a dream to craft one of the finest wines that Washington has to offer, and that dream has become a reality in Orcas Island Winery. Randy and Alexander Schemkes are ready to share their wine with both Orcas visitors and those who call the island home. Randy and Alexander began planting grape vines and crafting their wines in 2011. Since that time, they have gone through struggles, hardships and a couple of small disasters. But through perseverance and a strong family bond, they remained dedicated to their dream. As Randy and Alexander continue on their wine-making journey, they invite you to their first tasting room that offers nine different varietals. The winery is located at 2371 Crow Valley Road and is now open Friday to Sunday, and from June to August Thursday through Monday. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Visit www.orcasislandwinery.com for more information.
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Alexander Schemkes at his winery.
Road paving began May 19 San Juan County Public Works will be chip-sealing the roads of Eastsound this week. Signs are posted, and most of the work will take place early in the week. Road work on various roads in Eastsound will continue over several days. Colleen Smith Armstrong, pictured above, has been promoted to group publisher of the San Juan Islands’ group. She will oversee the Islands’ Sounder, Journal of the San Juans and Islands’ Weekly. She will continue to serve as editor of the Sounder. Colleen has been with Sound Publishing for 11 years. Armstrong has served as publisher of the Sounder since 2012. She was made associate publisher of the Sounder in summer of 2011 and has been editor since 2008. Prior to that, she managed the Islands’ Weekly on Lopez for five years. Cali Bagby, pictured above middle, has been pro-
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moted to assistant editor of the Islands’ Sounder. She is also the editor and sales rep for the Islands’ Weekly on Lopez Island. Cali has been with Sound Publishing for three years. Prior to that, she was an embedded journalist in Iraq and Afghanistan. Joanna Massey, pictured above right, has joined the San Juan papers’ team as the new circulation manager as well as office manager for the Islands’ Sounder. Originally from the East Coast, Massey has spent the last five years on Orcas. She returned from a one-year
trip to Australia in August with a new appreciation for international life. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from American University, her experience has included cold case review with the Metropolitan Police in D.C and social work with abused women. She most recently worked at Islanders Bank. Massey is an avid doglover and enjoys puzzles of all kinds. She says she is very excited to be part of the Sound Publishing team. All three women live on Orcas Island.
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Golfers on to districts Orcas High School Vikings Roo Smith and Mara Nutt are moving on to districts. On Thursday, May 15, Smith and Nutt played at the Gallery Golf course in Oak Harbor. Smith started off fearless with each shot perfectly placed, said Coach Dan Drake. “Smiling all of the way around the course, you can
see that Roo plays for the love of the game,” he said. Finishing in the top 10 allows him to go on to districts. Nutt, showing lots of enthusiasm, was steadfast
and took fourth out of the 16 girls who go on to districts play-offs. On Thursday, May 22, the two will play in Oak Harbor and see who can qualify for state playoffs.
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herry blossoms are bursting with color and kayaks are being taken out of storage. It’s soon to be summer in the San Juans – which means tourist season is just around the corner. Treating our visitors kindly is something we all need to practice. We know tourists are a major stimulus for our economy, but sometimes it’s difficult to be welcoming when the check-out lines are longer and bicyclists take up part of the road. And for those working in local businesses, their customer service skills need to be top notch. If tourists have a positive experience here, they are more likely to return. And bring their friends. We’d also like to remind our community to treat locals with that same courtesy. For those of us who live here year-round, we rely on each other to keep our businesses afloat. And for many, shopping and eating locally is a daily habit. Let’s reward that. When it takes longer to purchase your groceries or find a parking place, remember to take a deep breath and be grateful for the visitors who came all the way here to enjoy a place we call home 365 days of the year. And make sure to smile at your fellow islanders.
TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL LOPEZ High Low Precip May 12 73 45 — May 13 74 53 — May 14 78 49 — May 15 78 53 — May 16 70 49 — May 17 69 53 — May 18 68 48 — Precipitation in May: 1.27” Precipitation in 2014: 12.93” Reported by Jack Giard, Bakerview Rd. ORCAS May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18
High Low Precip 71 47 — 71 51 — 74 51 — 70 56 — 69 52 — 63 56 — 64 52 — Precipitation in May: 1.55” Precipitation in 2014: 15.74” Reported by John Willis, Olga
SAN JUAN May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18
High 67 73 74 74 65 63 66
Low 48 54 53 58 51 52 50
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Precipitation in May: 12.18” Precipitation in 2014: 10.36” Reported by Weather Underground Roche Harbor Water Systems
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Great cartoon about Ted Last week’s cartoon was particularly appropriate. Laugh-out-loud funny, too. We have a hard-to-spell name. So, although Ted seemed to spell everybody else’s name wrong, we were astonished that he always got ours right, from the very beginning. We wish that Ted could’ve seen the cartoon. He would’ve laughed at it just as hard as we’re still laughing. Jean and Steve Henigson Eastsound
The call no parent wants to hear On the afternoon of Friday, May 9, we received a call no parent wants to receive ... there’s been an accident. Our son had lost control of his car, rolling it on Buck Mountain Road. We were both on scene before the fire department was able to extricate him from the vehicle and watched the process unfold. We watched as our friends and neighbors tended to his needs, and to ours. As decisions were made about where to transport him, how to transport him, and what needed to be done; we simply said “we trust you with our son, do what needs done.” Not only did they take care of him, but of us as well. Thanks to everyone who was there that day, and to all those who helped train the first responders for preparedness. Brian Moriarty of Century Link happened upon the accident scene while working. Brian made sure paramedics were called and stayed with our son until help arrived. Thank you Brian for your fast response and for holding his hand. To Deputy Harvey, thank you for coming in early to investigate the crash and take over the shift so we could both be with our family. Thank you to the medical director of OIFR, Dr. Sullivan, for overseeing his medical treatment prior to transport. To the members of OIFR who worked to get him out of the car and provided treatment: Dave Mowrey (first on scene, a special thanks to you), Chief Kevin O’Brien, Patrick Shepler, Nick Kininski, Rita Harvey, Greg Ayers, Jim Schuh, Bob Nutt, Maria Nutt,
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Hilary Canty, Dwight Guss, Geoff Nelson, and Paul Carrick. Thanks to all of you, he walked out of the hospital that night. A lot sore, a lot bruised, and a lot grateful. We are forever indebted to you. Steve and Marla Johns Orcas Island
Ciders and mead rule From 11 in the morning to four in the afternoon, the Eastsound Village Green on Orcas Island was packed with people enjoying the market, the music, and a multitude of ciders and meads. The big white tent was filled with 16 hard cider and mead producer products and 481 people were able to experience and learn about some of the best hard ciders and meads made in the Great Northwest. The Dustbunnies, the Crow Valley Family Band and Andon Hiltner’s band, Andonimus Sessions, provided really great music all day long; and Mother Nature gave us a lovely, sunny day on Mother’s Day weekend. The Orcas Island Home Brew competition again drew 16 bottles of home brewed hard ciders - each trying to topple last year’s winners. The judges: Murphy Evans with Honey Moon Mead, Vince Carlson with Adytum Cellars and Chris Passarelli with Schilling Ciders were very impressed with the quality of entries our Orcas Island brewers submitted. However, no one was able to beat last year’s first place winner. The
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Litch/Bishop 2013 Brew of apple and Asian pear cider came out on top again. Second place went to Gil Becerra with his 2013 Quince and apple cider, and third went to Dave Zoeller’s 2013 Harry Masters/ Kingston Black/Foxwhelp apple cider. Our sincere thanks to Crow Valley Pottery for donating the beautiful and coveted award plates. Visitors from as far away as England visited the Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival this year, and almost a quarter of the people entering the tasting tent were from the Mainland, staying on Orcas for the weekend or for up to a month. It was a good day for Orcas Island tourism. A big thanks to our sponsors: Islanders Bank, Ray’s Pharmacy and General Store, and the Northwest Cider Association for helping to make this event possible, the net proceeds of which support the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program. And many, many thanks to the wonderful volunteers who helped make this happen! Madie Murray Farm to Cafeteria
Change policies on prolonged detentions I believe that it has been San Juan County policy to hold persons in local jail facilities even if the underlying charges are resolved or bail is posted if they are believed to be foreign born or subject to an ICE/
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LETTERS FROM 4 DHS detainer. I personally am aware of at least one case in San Juan County in which, at the request of ICE, a person was held beyond the time bail was posted for the underlying offense. Federal courts in Pennsylvania, Oregon and Rhode Island have recently decided that holding an immigrant at the request of ICE violates the Fourth Amendment rights of the detained individual, and that sheriffs and their departments may be liable for damages for holding such people past the time they would otherwise be released. Other state legislatures (Colorado and California), governors (Maryland) and sheriffs elsewhere have enacted policies which limit the right and/or obligation of local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with ICE’s detention requests. In Washington, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Franklin, King, Kitsap, Skagit, Spokane, Thurston, Walla Walla and Yakima counties have already changed their detention policy, and other Washington counties are in the process of changing or reconsidering their policies. I urge San Juan County to immediately change its policy in accord with the federal court decisions because (1) such prolonged detentions have now been declared unconstitutional and, (2) the county may be held liable for damages resulting from such unconstitutional detention. I hope that San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office will issue a statement of policy on this matter without further time passing, but if the county council must act first, I request that this issue be taken up at the next County Council meeting on May 20. Eleanor Hoague Eastsound
A safety net for the community United Way of San Juan County has become a leader
in providing funds to support many services in the San Juan Islands. From Senior Services to Youth programs to Mentoring and Prevention, United Way has committed to keeping programs alive that benefit each and everyone of us in some way. One such vital program is the Orcas Primary Intervention Program at Orcas Elementary School. For more than 20 years, the Primary Intervention Program has helped promote young children’s success by assisting them in discovering their personal strengths and enhancing their self-esteem. PIP has become a mainstay within our school and continues to assist up to 25 percent of children in grades kindergarten through third grade. This year, the program served over 28 children with year-end results showing positive and measurable growth in their academics and social success. It has been documented that children who experience early school success are more committed to education, more resilient to difficulties, more empowered to overcome challenges and to make healthy lifestyle choices. Your support towards United Way helps our island children in many wonderful ways. Your dollars will keep PIP and many other local programs alive and help future adults to feel competent, resilient and oriented toward success. Please support United Way of San Juan County – one investment, county-wide impact. Margie Sabine PIP Coordinator
‘Eat for a Week’ raffle is successful Thanks to everyone who purchased raffle tickets for the Children’s House annual “Eat for a Week” fundraiser. Preschool student, Clara, drew the winning ticket May 10th, making Elsie Pamuk the winner of 10 meals for two -- valued at more than $500. We fell short of our $5,000 goal, but still topped last year’s sales of $3,000.
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Children’s House could not have done this without the generosity of those who donated meals: Café Olga, Deer Harbor Inn, Lower Tavern, Mias, Mijitas, New Leaf Café (Outlook Inn), Portofinos, Rosario, Sazio and The Kitchen. These restaurants give so graciously to our community in many ways, but their support of early childhood education is especially noteworthy. It is our tradition to host the winner at a tea party at the Children’s House farmhouse. The preschoolers are looking forward to making tea cakes, cucumber sandwiches and tea for their special guest! Susan Anderson Executive Director, Children’s House
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Amazing senior project I attended a senior project presentation at Buck Park this afternoon that involved a very realistic portrayal of a head-on collision, rescue, airlift and then a funeral and court sentencing. Not only was it the best senior project I have ever seen, but it was a stunning example of our fire department, EMTs, law enforcement, and Airlift Northwest in action. It was flawlessly executed, and I hope that our high school youth were shocked by the reality of what can actually happen when they drink, drug, and drive. The willingness of these employees and volun-
teers to come together for a drill of this magnitude is commendable, and was a priceless gift to our high school students. And afterward they treated our students to lunch! As a mother, I am deeply grateful for your time and effort. Cheryl Jackson Eastsound
Thank you to Olga Symphony I want to personally thank the Olga Symphony for their concerts that they have performed at Orcas Center over so many years. These musicians have always been in the light
around Thanksgiving time (which seems appropriate for so many of us that are grateful to live here) showing Orcas Island how much fun local residents can have simply by making music together. Orcas Center has, for as long as I can remember, donated their stage and tech support and Orcas Symphony in return has always generously donated a percentage of their ticket revenue back to Orcas Center. A sweet and compatable exchange. Again, thank you for kicking off the holidays, Olga Symphony! Deborah Sparks Theatre Productions Director, Orcas Center
CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Goat-like antelope of central Eurasia 6. Drink, esp. cats and dogs (2 wds) 11. Cooking meas. 14. For all to hear 15. Corpulent 16. Cast 17. Moving toward an axis 19. Ashes holder 20. Article of faith 21. Mixologists 23. First day of the new moon in ancient Rome 26. A branch of mathematics 27. Ancient meeting places 28. Rock similar to granite 29. Handle clumsily 30. Accept (2 wds) 32. Rhodes of Rhodesia 35. Reduced instruction set computer (acronym) 37. Couch 39. "Iliad" city 40. Enter 42. Donnybrook 44. "Yadda, yadda, yadda," abbrev. 45. Eye parts: Var. 47. Occurring before WWI 49. Ancient galleys having two banks of oars 51. Spicy North African sauce 52. Come to light 53. Forced labor camp
54. Convened 55. Containing a mathematical power base 60. Absorbed, as a cost 61. Inclined 62. Wombs 63. ___ Zeppelin 64. Pool contents? 65. Starlings known for mimicking human speech Down 1. Amniotic ___ 2. A pint, maybe 3. Carbonium, e.g. 4. Rainspout 5. Kind of gland 6. Runs 7. "Not on ___!" ("No
way!") (2 wds) 8. Darling 9. Functional 10. Living in oceanic waters 11. Wingnuts 12. More likely 13. A contour feather of a bird 18. "You don't say!" 22. Change, as a clock 23. Bay of Naples isle 24. "Encore!" 25. Depressed (hyphenated) 26. One year's record 28. Bestows 31. Era 33. Bits 34. Spandex trademark
36. Medical treatments to restore health 38. Native of Katmandu 41. Delay (2 wds) 43. A mistake in printed matter 46. Indicate 48. Fourscore 49. Fundamental 50. About to explode 51. Smarts 53. Battering wind 56. Bathtub liquid? 57. Crew 58. Bank offering, for short 59. Alliance that includes Ukr. Answers to today's puzzle on page 20
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Safeguarding smelt by RANDY O’BRYANT and TINA WHITMAN
Local smelt fishermen, researchers and concerned residents are working together to urge the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to invest in essential research into the status of surf smelt stocks and protect spawning beaches. This spring, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) set out a proposed rule change that could change recreational and commercial harvest of surf smelt. Surf smelt, small schooling fish, provide important food for a wide variety of animals, including seabirds, fish and marine mammals. After hearing concerns about conflicting uses down-sound from shoreline property owners and commercial and recreational fishers, WDFW proposed three options to change harvest regulations for surf smelt, including full closure of commercial harvest and
reduction in recreational harvest. We appreciate WDFW’s attention to protecting surf smelt, but the agency needs to take two other steps in conjunction with any proposed changes to harvest rules. First, we need to learn just how many smelt swim in the Salish Sea, and whether current harvests threaten those fish. WDFW completed the most recent smelt stock assessment back in the mid-1990s when it concluded that one percent of the smelt were being harvested. In the absence of updated fish population data, it is difficult to evaluate the three alternatives proposed by the rule change. In addition, the proposed rules risk eliminating one of the few remaining longterm fishing traditions in San Juan County, and further disconnecting us from the natural environment. Instead, we encourage the Fish and Wildlife Commission to direct the
WDFW to devote the necessary resources to assessing surf smelt populations and trends in San Juan County and throughout the Salish Sea. Second, we encourage WDFW to improve its protection of spawning habitat. If ongoing shoreline modifications such as hard rock bulkheads continue to be allowed at known spawning beaches, they will undermine any efforts to safeguard the stock using harvest limitations or fishing restrictions. By protecting spawning sites, WDFW can help ensure the health of the fishery at this most critical stage. The public is welcome to comment through May 30, 2014 at http://wdfw.wa.gov/ fishing/regulations/smelt/
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term in the state House. Energy and telecommunications policy have been a major focus for Morris, who started in politics as an aide to former Congressman Al Swift and has held the Speaker Pro Tem position in the state House as well as several committee chairmanships. Other unopposed candidates are: John Kulseth for assessor, chief appraiser for retiring county Assessor Charles Zalmanek; Milene Henley, incumbent auditor first elected in 2006; Stewart R. Andrew, incumbent judge, district court; and Jamie Stephens, incumbent councilman, Lopez district, elected countywide. The primary election is Aug. 5; the general election, Nov. 4.
is Mike Lapointe of Everett, whose political involvement has been with the liberal Occupy Movement. The only other contested race is for state representative, where incumbent Kristine Lytton of Anacortes is being challenged by San Juan Island resident Daniel Miller, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for Friday Harbor Port Commissioner in 2013.
Although at least one local attorney reportedly considered opposing the reelection of Randy Gaylord for his sixth four-year term as county Prosecutor, it looks like Gaylord may run unopposed for another four years. “Serving as the public’s attorney has unique challenges which I enjoy,” said Gaylord in announcing his re-election bid. State Representative Jeff Morris is unopposed as he seeks a 10th two-year
Randy O’Bryant is a commercial smelt fisherman on Lopez Island. Tina Whitman is a forage fish researcher and Science Director at FRIENDS of the San Juans.
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Obituary Julia Ann Lenae Nordstrom Elliott
September 23, 1929 May 8, 2014 Julia “Peg” Elliott, daughter of Crow Valley pioneer family Nestor and Annie Nordstrom, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on May 8, 2014. A lifelong resident of Westsound, Peg passed away on the land she was born on. The Nordstrom children grew up in an idyllic time on Orcas on the family farm where they grew and dried plums and pears for export. She often spoke of the happy times when the chores were done. One of her favorites was combing
Turtleback Mountain with her brother, Carl. Peg grew to be a skilled hunter, fisherman, gardener, and her love of animals maintained a menagerie of them, which never ceased. Peg’s sunny, positive nature endured all she came across, and her influence will live on in all she touched. She will be remembered for her playful sense of humor, and her joy of life. Peg was preceded in death by her husband Gene, her brother Carl Nordstrom, and her sister Sylvia Miller. She is survived by her daughter Candy Donaldson (Ward) of Seattle, daughter Joey Mount of Bend, grandchildren Gene and Shannon Donaldson, Max
and Hayden White and great grandson Maddax White. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends whom she considered as family, too numerous to count. Julia Nordstrom Elliott will be interred at Woodlawn Cemetery and a celebration of Life will be held on Sept. 20 at Peg’s Westsound home.
Tax breaks for farmland could be extending by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter
The San Juan County Council has scheduled a public hearing on an ordinance to change farmland conservation rules so that current-use tax assessment benefits can be extended to more properties for longer periods of time. A public hearing to amend Section 16.50.265 of the San Juan County Code regarding farm and conservation land will be held May 20 on Orcas Island at the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, beginning at 10:15 a.m. San Juan County Council Chairman Rick Hughes, a proponent of the change, says the 10-year limit on returning farmland to active agricultural produc-
tion may not be reasonable because of the time it takes to return fallow farmland to profitable production, especially if estate planning on old family farms becomes an issue. Hughes said his main concern is for tracts of farmland more than 20 acres “that are actually used for farming.” He said that he is not trying to protect “hobby farms” and that “there are very rigorous procedures for getting into open space programs and staying in them.” Land used for farming can receive reduction of tax assessments below “fair market value” if the farmer meets certain criteria for profitable farming under state law. “Current use farmland” tax assessment reductions are administered by the county assessor. These reductions are not time-limited, but if active farming ends, back taxes and penalties can be imposed. Land not used for actual farming for a period of time can receive reduced assessments from the county council if the owner meets certain criteria set by county law. It is this law that is
the subject of the proposed new ordinance. Under the current county law, the land must either be returned to active farming within 10 years or the owner must enter into a conservation easement permanently prohibiting development inconsistent with agricultural use. The proposed change would extend the time limit for returning the land to active farming to 20 years. Other criteria must be satisfied before the council can grant the assessment benefit, including that the land in question must be “sub-dividible,” that is, the area of each subject property must be equal to or greater than two times the maximum residential density of the underlying zoning district. The requirement that the land be sub-dividible would be eliminated by the proposed ordinance. The hearing notice provides that immediately after the public hearing, the council may consider the ordinance and any amendments, and “[t]he proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications.”
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Help an animal in need – be a foster parent by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
Do you love animals but don’t have the time or funds for a full-time pet? If so, fostering may be for you. Crowded shelters on the mainland are always in need of foster parents, and the islands’ facilities are no different. “If folks feel like they can’t adopt a dog or cat because they travel frequently or are only part-time residents, then fostering can be a great solution,” said Orcas Animal Shelter Director Marsha Waunch. “They can enjoy a pet for the time they have available.” Shelters can be high stress environments for animals – strangers coming to visit and being in a kennel can cause anxiety. One solution is placing the cat or dog in a temporary home until a permanent adopter comes forward. “We have a foster mother who is really into helping out the old dogs,” said Friday Harbor Animal Shelter Director Leslie Byron. “She keeps them all the way until the end if she can.” The local shelters provide food and medical care for pets placed in foster families. If a potential adopter is interested in seeing the animal, they can either visit the home or make an arrangement to meet at the shelter. “Some foster families end up keeping the dog or cat,” Byron said. “They become part of the family.” In Friday Harbor, there is a particular need for people
willing to care for new born kittens, which means bottle feeding them until they are ready to live full-time at the shelter. The Lopez Animal Protection Society, which doesn’t have a facility, relies entirely on foster volunteers. The nonprofit seldom receives dogs but has a high number of cat surrenders. “We have a need – not as great as the other islands – but we do need foster homes,” said Director Joyce Myhr. Edith Edwards purchased a farm on Lopez Island after her retirement and has taken in a host of unwanted animals including a horse, a pony, three sheep, a rooster, hens, cats and dogs. “Fostering is wonderful if one has the space – the animals have a safe place, even if it’s temporarily,” Edwards said. “It is so needed because on Lopez we don’t have a facility. I hope more people both foster and adopt – there are so many animals in need.” She said the most rewarding part of her rescue farm is watching the transformation of her critters. “Many of them were afraid of people but over time they become so loving,” Edwards said. “It’s a healing and beautiful thing. It’s very special.” The Orcas shelter has three cats in foster situations. One is permanent but the other two will be returning soon. “We have several cats right now that would really benefit
IT’S ELECTRIFYING! Index of Fun Facts: BPA Planned Power Outage May 9, 2014 THANK YOU to the OPALCO operations and engineering staff who brought us through this mandatory Bonneville Power Administration county-wide outage! For most of us, this was a smooth and seamless operation. Thanks, also, to the handful of co-op members who were out of power a little longer. This rare transmission outage event gave us the opportunity to really test our system and we found a few weak links. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we addressed those issues; we all benefit from a stronger, more reliable system as a result! PREPARATIONS: • 6 weeks to plan the county-wide outage event • 9 regional meetings to work out the logistics • 42 hours of labor (General Foreman-3, Line Foreman-3, Engineer) on May 8th to prepare for the May 9th outage THE OUTAGE EVENT: • 16 OPALCO personnel working (Lineman-13, General Foreman-2, Dispatcher) • 15 BPA personnel (Lopez-2, Fidalgo Substation-10, Custer Substation-2, Vancouver, WA-1 ) • 96 OPALCO crew hours in the field (13 crew x 6 hours) doing maintenance and repair work RESULTS ON OPALCO’S SYSTEM: 12 transmission poles cleaned and inspected 7 miles of transmission line examined, maintained and tested 6 transmission poles re-built with new insulators 5 high-voltage switches cleaned and tested 4 new distribution switches installed and tested 1 hazardous tree trimmed 14,000 (approximately) members out of power 5 devices (out of 1,200+ total) failed upon restoraton of power (Lopez-2, San Juan-3) 6,000 (approximate total) members restored by 6:15 am 9,000 (approximate total) members restored by 6:30 am 12,000 (approximate total) members restored by 7:00 am. Note: After 7:00 am, only Friday Harbor substation remained down, in part due to high system start-up loads. • All but 70 members restored by 8:00 am. This restoration delay was in part due to high system loads that needed to be managed to prevent a low voltage condition for the entire Island. • 18 hours of continuous work by 2 members of our Lopez Crew (Tim Savage and Kai Burleson), who worked from 11:00 pm May 8th until 5:00 PM May 9th – staying on duty to restore power to 44 members on Lopez. All other crews were released at 10:00 am May 9th.
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from a foster family,” Waunch said. The Orcas shelter also has a senior mastiff mix named Bubba who hasn’t had any interest from potential adopters. Waunch says he is an ideal candidate for a foster family. He doesn’t require much exercise and is happy to just lay in the sun but can’t be in a home with cats or very small children. There are two additional senior dogs who need foster homes but haven’t yet been surrendered to the shelter. According to www.petfinder.com, to be a successful foster parent, you need a compassionate nature, the cooperation of your family or roommates, flexibility and some knowledge of animal behavior. The length of time a foster pet may stay in your home varies with the animal’s situation. “It can also be very difficult to let go once you have become emotionally attached to an animal,” according to the website. “Be prepared for tears and heartache when the day comes that you must bring your first foster pet back to the shelter. But remember, he or she is now much more likely to find a loving, permanent home because of the care you gave them.”
Contact the animal shelters Orcas Animal Protection: www.orcaspets.org, 376-6777 Friday Harbor Animal Shelter: www.apsfh.com, 378-2158 Lopez Animal Protection: lopezanimals.org, 468-2258
Fly-in looking for volunteers
The local EAA chapter, which sponsors the annual Orcas Island Fly-in, is looking for volunteers. The Fly-In will be held Friday through Sunday, August 1 to 3 at the Eastsound Airport and volunteers are needed to help park airplanes, provide security, sell t-shirts, and staff the registration table. Sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 937, the event brings together airplanes and pilots from around the west and Canada each year for flying and camaraderie. Commemorative T-shirts and ball caps will be sold, and grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, and soft drinks will be available on site Friday and Saturday. In addition, the Eastsound Fire Station will serve a pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings. For more information contact OrcasChapterEAA@gmail. com or Dwight Guss at 317-5970 or Gil Blinn at 376-6579.
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Pet Parade this weekend Storytelling for the soul The 24th Annual Pet Parade will be taking over the streets of Eastsound on Saturday, May 24. Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is at it again, preparing for the island’s furry friends parade. The starting location is school road at 10 a.m. for judging. As usual, the parade will start at 11 a.m. Participants will mosey down School Road to North Beach Rd., take a left on A Street, right on Prune Alley, right on Main Street, then
back on North Beach Road to the Eastsound Village Green Band Shell. Rumor has it that Children’s House Mayoral Candidates will be campaigning so come schmooze with the politicians. Participants will be divided into two categories: 1. Children and pets who want to be categorized and judged for trophy award to be presented on Eastsound Village Green. 2. Participants who want to be eligible for Pawki’s
“Best Adult Entry” gift certificate and are there primarily for the parade experience. All participants will register, get photographed, and get goodies of their choice from Pawki’s. Entries will not be allowed to enter either judging line after 10:45 a.m. Also available at the end location will be kid friendly food (donated by The Lower Tavern) and customized Kaleidoscope T-shirts. Any questions, call Kaleidoscope at 376-2484.
Relating to animals, part 2 Shona Aitken, Education Coordinator for Wolf Hollow, will be speaking at the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship worship service on May 27, along with Kate Wood and Leslie Liddle. She writes here about working with wildlife. “Is that hawk nice or mean?” This question was asked by a second grader during an educational presentation when I was accompanied by one of our education birds, a Red-tailed Hawk. It seems like a simple question, but the answer is complex and difficult to explain to a seven-year-old boy whose experience with animals probably doesn’t go beyond his pet rabbit. Nice or mean neatly summarizes many people’s relationships with animals. We think of them as either nice – they like being with us, are sweet tempered and are useful to us, or mean – they scratch, bite, kick, or are a nuisance or a threat to us in some way. It can be difficult to explain to a 7-year-old that wild animals don’t really fit into these neat categories and that you can’t think of a wild hawk in the same way as you do a cat or dog. At home I enjoy having our cats curled up on my lap purring contentedly. I want them to come running up to greet me and certainly wouldn’t be pleased if they tried to sink their teeth or claws into my hand. At work at Wolf Hollow, the relationship to animals is very different. These injured or orphaned, wild creatures need our care – temporarily. Our goal is to release them back into the wild with the best possible chance of survival. This means, not only providing the proper physical care but also
keeping them wild. We don’t want them to like us or get used to being close to people. If an injured eagle or otter doesn’t try to bite or claw while we are examining it, there is something very wrong. If a young raccoon or duck we have cared for walks right up to the first person it sees, its chances of survival are low and we have not done our job well. My relationship to wild animals is a combination of so many things that it is difficult to describe. Admiration, fascination, scientific interest, even amusement all play a part, and working in wildlife rehab constantly provides opportunities to learn from these wild creatures. I have had the privilege of discovering that the feathers of a “boring, brown” mallard duck are actually exquisitely patterned works of art and that some eagles are tough while others are wimps. I have learned humility from trying to catch a Douglas squirrel that ran rings around me, and from being injured by the sharp claws of a ……rabbit (not an eagle or an otter – a bunny!) I’ve laughed at the sight of a fledgling Great Blue Heron with tufts of down sticking out from its head in all directions, and been saddened by the sight of a dying fawn that had been stuck in tar. Most of all, my relationship to wild animals is shaped by respect and concern: respect for their intelligence, ability to survive, and intrinsic importance to the ecosystem that supports us all, and concern for their fragility in the face of all the impacts humans are having on their world. Above all, respect for their wildness – their right to live a life not totally dependent on and defined by people.
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Before the printed word, there was storytelling. Whether told around fires or passed down from parent to child, telling stories was a way to entertain, share values, and bring communities closer together. The Islands’ Sounder and Random Howse have collaborated – with the help of Susan Osborn and Cali Bagby – to present a series of free monthly storytelling events. Entitled “Random Tales,” these gatherings are a chance for islanders to share a 10-minute narrative on the stage at Random Howse. “I love biographies, true stories, learning through other people’s experiences,” said Random Howse owner April Duke. “‘This American Life,’ ‘The Moth,’ ‘Snap Judgment’ and other programs are among my favorites. I prefer listening to a great story, or even just a good one that’s well told over most everything on television.” The first session on April 23 was centered around the topic “Dinner with...” Presenters April Duke, Susan Osborn, Cali Bagby, Bill Gincig, Abby Reub and Mark Padbury shared stories that ranged from eating dinner with the Gorbachevs to feeding live mice to birds of prey. The next topic is “Fur, feathers and scales” and is on Wednesday, May 28 at Random Howse. Speakers include Craig Canine, Greg Books and Matthew Laslo. June's theme is “How I came
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Storyteller Bill Gincig speaking about the courtship of his wife at the April “Random Tales” event. to live on Orcas Island,” and July’s is “I was just trying to help.” To sign up as a presenter, call 376-1111. There is time at the end of each event for audience members to share their own five-minute stories. Random Howse has a full bar and a gourmet grilled cheese menu to enjoy during the storytelling. “With all the ways that
Why I love Cap Sante Court… Thank you for welcoming my dad and working to bring him in from the storm. It’s great to know he is happy and feels secure.
It’s raining cats and dogs at Orcas Island Senior Center
The public is invited to view paintings, photography and sculpture in the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Island Senior Center, May 1 to May 30. The “raining cats and dogs” exhibit also includes the latest photos of the cats and dogs now available for adoption at the Orcas Animal Shelter. “We have featured candid photos of Orcas Islanders with their favorite cats and dogs and some wonderful stories from the owners of pets adopted from our shelter,” say organizers. Contributors to this show are The Orcas Animal Shelter, Barbara LaBrash, Caroline Buchanan, Ann Hammond, Simone Hansen, Suzanne Lamb, Joyce Rupp, Sue Watkin, Jacqueline Kempfer, Michelle Needham, Carol Owens, Anna Tehada, Elizabeth Waterman, Erin Grato, Michelle and Doug Marshall, Joyce Greene, Jean Wellington, Jane Heisinger, Katie Jensen, Midge Loflaand, Irene O’Neil and Walter Morgan, Lois Baney, Marj Franke, Frank Loudin, Dora Blake and Margot Shaw for the “shelter portraits.”
we become divided these stories bring us back to our common humanity,” Duke said. “No matter our political affiliation, wealth, religious background, or other differences, we can all relate to an important meal whose memory we value, a special pet or animal experience, or the reason we live on this little spot of earth versus any other.”
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19th Bite of Orcas By CALI BAGBY Associate editor
Julie Duke has a unique history with the Bite of Orcas. In 2000, she covered the Bite, which is a fundraiser for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation as a reporter for the San Juan Journal. Then a few years later she volunteered at The Bite as a Wolf Hollow board member. Now as the nonprofit’s new executive director, Duke said she is excited to see people come together for a good cause. “It is our main fundraiser and we have very loyal supporters,” said Duke. Wolf Hollow’s 19th Annual Bite of Orcas is Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. under the big white tent on the Village Green in Eastsound. Island restaurants and caterers will be presenting examples of their culinary fare for the benefit of the Wolf Hollow. Participating eateries include Brown Bear Baking, Cafe Olga, Inn at Ship Bay, Mijitas, New Leaf Cafe, Rosa’s Bakery, Deer Harbor Inn, Doe Bay Cafe, Rosario and Flyin’ Hawaiian Sushi. There will be coconut ceviche, tamales, rhubarb pie, homemade ice cream, fresh bread, wood-fire pizza and clam chowder. “The bite is important because it coincides with baby season,” said Duke. “Now is the time we get the brunt of animals
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coming in.” Wolf Hollow is located on San Juan Island, but serves all of San Juan and Skagit County. The aim of wildlife rehabilitation is to care for injured, orphaned, or sick native wild animals and release them back into the wild. Right now, the facility has a baby weasel, fawns, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons and birds including an albino mourning dove. According to Wolf Hollow’s website “The dove is quite lovely, sadly it got nabbed by a hawk – they are much easier for predators to see – and has some wounds that are being treated at this time.” In 2013, Wolf Hollow cared for 521 animals, which included 350 birds, 170 mammals and 1 amphibian/reptile. “We save the wildlife,” said Duke to answer why people should support the Bite. “It’s part of the whole reason we move here. Who doesn’t like looking at an eagle in the sky? It’s a big part of life; it’s why people come to the island, but because humans are here, means we come in contact with willdlife and Wolf Hollow has to make up the difference.”
Honoring senior players New sushi restaurant
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Orcas High School seniors (left to right, front row) Shelbi Rogers, Alicia Susol and Bella Nigretto with their families after their final softball home game as seniors.
Do you like to have fun while getting in shape? Would you like to get paid to work out? Orcas Athletics and Crossfit has an exciting opportunity coming up this summer. We will be holding a special Group Power training right here on Orcas.(Dates TBA) GP is an hour -long strength training program using a weighted bar. We currently have 3 classes a week M,W & F at 9 am. Please come by and try this class for free to see if it is something you might be interested in. You can also check out the program at www.mossa.net. Please call 376-6361 to sign up or get more information. We hope you will consider joining our team!
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Flyin’ Hawaiian Sushi officially opened its doors at 432 North Beach Road on May 16. “When I met and married Kawika I fell in love with the Hawaiian culture and we really wanted our kids to identify with that part of their heritage,” said Meagan McGuire, who owns the business with her husband Kawika. “What better way to do that then through food?” At the restaurant’s new location, there is a dedicated parking lot, large lanai, fenced yard complete with lawn games, a gazebo and a shave ice bar that is coming soon. “Growing up in Texas I was constantly exposed to the stereotypical southern culture and while that is a huge part of who I am, I never really ventured outside of that realm,” Meagan
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Chef Eli Baird with owners Kawika and Meagan McGuire. said. “Hawaiian culture has borrowed heavily from Japanese cuisine so sushi is a large part of the regular diet. Suddenly, our monthly sushi nights at the house grew in frequency and the guest list kept getting bigger.”
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Their menu is a mix of traditional Japanese and Hawaiian fusion with a northwest flair. They offer vegetarian and gluten free options as well as a selection of ‘cooked’ options for the faint of heart. “And yes, we have spam,” laughs Meagan. Flyin’ Hawaiian is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For to-go orders and in-town deliveries, call 376-RICE (7423).
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dventures await for the young and young-atheart. With Orcas Island Parks and Rec District in its second summer of recreation programming on Orcas Island, there is something for everyone. Become a builder, an inventor, and a puppeteer in a series of workshops designed to put your brain to the test. Flex your strategic mind with teen and community game nights. Ignite your inner creativity as you explore the different mediums of the arts and crafts world. Sail, kayak, and swim the waters of the island, and stay active while playing soccer, tennis, golf, softball, volleyball and more.
CALENDAR WEDS., MAY 21 4-H COMMUNITY DINNER:
Orcas Island Fur & Feathers 4-H club will be serving a four-course dinner of tomato soup, local green salad, roast chicken with a Mediterranean-style lentil and rice pilaf, veggies and a rhubarb crisp with fresh whipped cream for dessert, at the Orcas Senior Center, 5:30 to 7 p.m., $5 for kids and seniors, $10 for adults.
SAT., MAY 24 BAKE SALE: Orcas Off Leash
Area’s annual bake sale, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., in
front of Island Market. BITE OF ORCAS: From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Village Green under the big white tent, island restaurants will be presenting examples of their culinary fare for the benefit of Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. PET PARADE: Starting location is school road at 10 a.m. for judging, the parade will start at 11 a.m. and go through town. FAMILY HISTORY GENEALOGY CLASS: At the Orcas Library,
10 a.m. to noon, free, sponsored by the L.D.S. church. A laptop computer is helpful. Class is open to the public. Call Ed Jensen at 376-4104 for any questions.
Some of the day camps for children and teens include hiking, biking and kayaking during Adventure Camp, learning board tricks and techniques at Skateboard Camp and harnessing your inner clown while building a human pyramid, learning to juggle at Circus Camp. Circus Camp is jointly provided by OIPRD and The Funhouse Commons. “As our organization evolves, we are excited to have the opportunity to continue offering an array of activities to our community,” said Kim Ihlenfeldt, OIPRD program coordinator. “Whether you are three or 93, there truly is something for everyone.”
SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Adult volleyball. Sun, Weds. 7 to 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.
MON. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AL-ANON: 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIFE DRAWING: Drop In Life Drawing sessions, Mondays, 11-2, Tuesday 11-2 and Thursday 1-4. Orcas Art Studios, 1286 Mt Baker Rd.
MUSIC: Community Band rehearsal from 7 to 9 p.m., school band room. BOYS CHOIR: Ages 6-14, 3:15 – 4:45 p.m., School Band Room, $50, Orcas Rec. WOMEN’S OPEN TENNIS: Buck Park Tennis Courts, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., free, Orcas Rec. BASEBALL: Ages 6-14, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., upper fields, $75, Orcas Rec. ELEMENTO SCIENCE CLUB: Ages 7-12, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., The Funhouse Yurt, $25 or Drop in $5/class, Orcas Rec. RUNNING CLUB: The Funhouse, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m., $25, cross county run for kids ages 7-14, Orcas Rec. TUMBLING: Ages 3-5, from 4 to 5 p.m., Old Gym, $20, Orcas Rec.
For details on these activities and more, check out the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District’s Orcas Summer Activity Guide. The guide contains complete information on arts and crafts, sports and fitness programs, day camps, overnight camps, educational courses, and community game nights. It also lists activities and programs offered through other organizations located on the island. For registration and to learn more, visit www.orcasparkandrec.org, call 376-7275 or stop in the office at the Funhouse and pick up a copy of the guide.
SOFTBALL: From 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lower Fields Buck Park, $75, Orcas Rec.
TUES. – ONGOING AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AA FOR MEN: 7-8 p.m., Emmanuel Church. KIWANIS: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center. TENNIS: For returning adult players ages 18+, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Buck Park Tennis Courts, $50, Orcas Rec.
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LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: An S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery group, Weds., 7-8 p.m., Episcopal Church. RUNNING CLUB: The Funhouse, 3:30 – 4:45 p.m., $25, cross-county run for kids ages 7-14, Orcas Rec. TUMBLING: Ages 3-5, from 4 to 5 p.m., Old Gym, $20, Orcas Rec.
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At left: A young constituent wishes candidate Luna good luck in her run for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound.
The purpose of this column is to give you information on what we're seeing on the water during our tours. We're in our third decade doing these tours on the water observing the “food chain”, and still amazed at what we see. This column will provide you info on what we're seeing on our trips as well as news regarding the ecosystem in other parts of the world.
The New Normal
Whale sightings in the area are similar to what we experienced last year. We have been seeing numerous groups of transient orca whales everywhere, Minke whales out around Eastern and Hein Bank, and a few humpback whales near Race rocks and in the Georgia Strait. But still, there are no consistent sightings of our resident whales, J, K and L pod. It's not unusual to have K and L pod out of the area until maybe mid June. But not having J pod here is not normal compared to the past 26 years we've been doing whale watching here. By early May J pod should be foraging on the west side of San Juan Island every day with occasional forays up to the Fraser River feeding on the Fraser River chinook salmon run. K and L pod used to show up in late May, early June. This year so far, J pod made an appearance in the islands, went half way up to the Fraser River and then left back out to the Pacific within 24 hours. It's obvious they are not finding enough salmon here to keep them fat and happy. This is the same scenario that we experienced last year when the Fraser River salmon run collapsed. This year the predictions are much better. We'll see if last year was a “bump in the road” and the residents return and stay. It's like the transient orca whales, (whales that I might see three or four times a season in years past), have become the residents here and the residents transients. Some of you might have read about Granny, J-2, the oldest whale in J pod and possibly the oldest orca whale in the world at 103 years old. She made worldwide news with her appearance, along with the rest of J pod on Mother's Day weekend. We were there and saw Granny still doing her thing, looking good and traveling with L-87, Oynx. L-87 split from L pod about three or four years ago and has been at Granny's side ever since. Some think L-87 might be the late Ruffles, J-1's offspring. If you look at L-87's dorsal fin it looks similar to Ruffles fin, with a wavy trailing edge to the six foot high fin. Very cool sight. So as we go into our 2014 season we are hoping for a very strong salmon run, happy whales and lots of sightings around the islands. Tom and Nate Averna operate Deer Harbor Charters. They will provide a bi weekly column sharing their latest observations of what they see during their tours as well as provide news regarding the marine ecosystem here and in other parts of the world. www.deerharborcharters.com 360-376-5989.
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Vying for the position of Honorary Mayor of Eastsound, five local pawliticians – four canines and a feline – will officially hit the campaign trail on Sat., May
24th during the annual Pet Parade. This year’s candidates include canines Morgan (managed by Janine Frizzell/Chad Chandler),
Phoebe (managed by Mary Carol and Fred Britt), Missy (managed by Harold and Debbie Hurne) and Jackson “Jack” (managed by Jill and Roger Curtiss). The lone but ever-popular feline candidate is Luna, managed by Annette Deon. The mayoral race is an annual fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House. Voting is open to both islanders and visitors, who “buy” candidates into office by placing as many votes as they want at area polling locations or online.
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Each vote benefits the toddler and preschool program of Children’s House. The race concludes July 5 when the new Honorary Mayor is named and given a key to the Village. Over the last several years, mayoral candidates have helped raise more than $28,000 for the school. The goal is to top $10,000 this year. Current Mayor Fargo, a Boston Terrier, will not be seeking a second term and has yet to reveal which candidate he’ll back. For additional details on the race visit www. oich.org or follow “ChildrensHouse1” on Twitter.
Scenic byway signs up Ninety San Juan Islands Scenic Byway ‘wayshowing’ signs have been posted on Orcas and San Juan during April and May, more than eight years since undertaking the grassroots Scenic Byway process in the fall of 2005. The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway became Washington’s newest state byway in the spring of 2009. The metal 12-inch by 18-inch logo signs will make it easier for visitors to find designated attractions, parks and amenities along the byway on both islands. In addition, eight 60-inch by 27-inch signs will be posted at the Anacortes, Orcas Island and San Juan Island/Friday Harbor Washington State Ferries terminals. The signs were made possible via a national scenic byways grant, one of four grants received to date. Byway touring maps have been printed by the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau each year since 2009, and online tours are included on the Visitors Bureau’s website at www. visitsanjuans.com/tours and online brochure. More information and videos can be found at www.visitsanjuans.com/ scenicbyway.
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CALENDAR FROM 11 LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Library children’s room, for ages three-six. T-BALL: For ages 4-6, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., upper field, Orcas School, $55, Orcas Rec. ADULT SOCCER: Ages 16+, 7 to 9 p.m., Buck Park, free, Orcas Rec.
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American Legion Post 93 will present a commemorative Memorial Day exhibit on May 24 to 26 from noon to 4 p.m. More than 50 veterans and families are participating in this exhibit to be held at the Eastsound Post located at 793 Crescent Beach Dr. “An interesting, informative, and beautiful array of mementos – from photos/uniforms/ medals to ration books/post office stamps, and more – are being shared as a reminder that ‘Freedom is Not Free’ and should never be taken for granted,” say organizers. “This is an opportunity for us all – young, old, and in between – to honor those who have given us the freedom we enjoy today.”
Community Church Family Center, noon. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.,Emmanuel Church. WOMEN’S OPEN TENNIS: Buck Park Tennis Courts, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., free, Orcas Rec. MAGIC THE GATHERING: For ages 12-17, 5 to 9 p.m., the Funhouse Commons.
the restored building. The re-opening is planned for early in the new year. The Café Olga has opted not to return, creating an opportunity for a new eatery. The Olga Strawberry Council is beginning its search for such a new ten-
ant. Space in the building has been allocated for kitchen and dining. The layout of the kitchen can either be at the direction of the new tenant or provided by the OSC. As the building will not be ready for business until Jan. 2015,
there is time for planning, however, the construction process requires that relevant kitchen design happen soon. Interested parties should contact Patsy Stephens at 376-2599 or Madie Murray at 376-3371 or further information.
Upcoming events at Orcas Center Audio workshops Jake Perrine and Kevin Dickey will present two audio workshops at Orcas Center. The workshops are open to the public, and designed for audio hobbyists who want to improve their understanding of how audio works, and how to work with it. Tuition for either workshop is a $10 donation to Orcas Center, which will be collected at the start of each workshop. Saturday, May 31, noon to 4 p.m.: “Intro to Audio,” no previous audio experience is required. Topics are: What is sound? How is it measured? Decibels and Hertz, frequency and amplitude, cables and connectors, microphones and basic audio mixers. Sunday, June 1, noon to 4 p.m.: “Live Sound Basics,” for intermediate level or those who took the previous day’s class. Topics are: sound reinforcement concepts, sound system layout and speaker placement, monitoring, mics and mic placement for various instruments, direct boxes, gain stages, snakes.
Mixing boards. What is feedback, and how do you minimize it? EQ, compression, limiting, gates, reverb, delay. Running a sound check. Dickey is a co-founder of BURL (burlaudio.com) and live sound tech for the Orcas Center. Perrine is a mixing and mastering engineer, and has taught audio production for more than a decade.
‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ Following its smashhit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” returns to Orcas Center on Thursday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. The production has garnered
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seven Olivier Awards. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at math while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs. Shears’ dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. Tickets are at www.orcascenter.org.
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The USCG Cutter “Terrapin” visited the Orcas Landing’s Public Dock on Thursday, May 8. The purpose of the visit was to collaborate with the San Juan Islands Detachment of Flotilla 11 of the USCG Auxiliary on recreational boating safety issues, coordinate with local law enforcement and provide patrol boat tours to the public.
Orcas - St Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 1:00 pm Sundays Lopez - Center Chuch Mass 10:30 pm Saturdays
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays at 11:30 am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) Call Suzanne Olson 376-8007
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Auditions for play at Grange
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces auditions for their upcoming play “Love Song” by John Kolvenbach. Organizers say the play is a laugh out loud comedy with roles for two women and two men to play characters between 25 and 55 years old. Auditions will be held at the Grange at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 25 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 29. If needed, call backs will be held the following week. If you can't make either audition but want to be considered, contact the director Doug Bechtel at doug@orcasactors.com. A copy of the script is available for reading at the library. Rehearsals for “Love Song” will be twice a week beginning in June with seven performances in September. The Actors Theater is also considering presenting one or two to-be-determined readers theaters productions at Random Howse this summer. Formal auditions will not be held for these readers theater productions, but if you are interested in participating, email Bechtel.
Community briefs 4-H club dinner Orcas Island has a thriving 4H club. Kids meet monthly with projects focused around animals, photography and much more. On Wednesday, May 21 they will be hosting a dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. The meal includes tomato soup, local green salad, roast chicken with a Mediterranean-style lentil and rice pilaf, veggies and a rhubarb crisp with fresh whipped cream for dessert. Admission is $5 for seniors and kids, $10 for adults.
Discount for aviation fuel The Orcas Airport in Eastsound and Aeronautical Services of Friday Harbor have concluded an agreement to lower the price of aviation fuel sold at the airport for June, July and August this year. Initially, the price should drop on June 1 from $7.08 to $6.69 per gallon. A price
adjustment during the summer is likely and will depend on the wholesale price obtainable when fuel needs to be reordered to refill the tank.
Medicine Wheel ceremonies Samara Shaw and Rainbow Thunder Heart, aka Bavado, will be on Orcas Island to promote an “Ancient Medicine Wheel Ceremony,” offering teachings and a spiritual experience for those attending. Bavado is an Eastern Shoshone Wisdom Carrier from Wyoming. Join them from May 26 to June 1 as Bavado shares “Earth Wisdom Medicine Wheel Teachings” that have been passed down to him by leaders of the Shoshone Nations, ancestors, nature, spiritual guides and through study of ancient writings. Participants will gain knowledge of how medicine wheels work, and will learn about the “Principles of Peace.”
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Events are as follows: Friday, May 30 from 5 to 10 p.m.: Orcas Library, potluck and PowerPoint presentation “How The Electro-Magnetic Energies of the Medicine Wheel Operate to Heal the Environments, Charging up the Unified Energy Force Fields’ Electrical Energy to Promote a Sustainable Environment Within all of Creation.” Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 from 9 to 6 p.m.: Meet at Island Market and travel to nine sacred sites around Orcas. Call Shaw at 317-8560 for information about sweat lodge ceremonies and additional teachings.
Forestry tour Northwest Certified Forestry is co-hosting a harvesting and marketing forestry tour with Rain Shadow Consulting on Orcas Island. “If done with care and good planning, harvesting timber can improve the quality and value of your forest while enhancing wildlife habitat, generating revenue and keeping your land in compliance with current use taxation programs,” say organizers. The event includes a tour of several recent harvest projects on Orcas Island to discuss harvest costs, logistics, markets and a wide range of ecological timber management strategies. The tour will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday June 14. The group will leave from Buck Park (Mt. Baker Rd. Eastsound). Participants are encouraged to carpool. Space is limited to 25 participants. RSVP at http:// n n rg . org / ne w s - e ve nt s / events/har vesting-andmarketing-forestry-touron-orcas-island/.
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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.
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Biological Assessment; Islanders PSJ000Joint Use Hearing False Bay Drive, Shaw, PO Box 2112 Friday 3/28/14 3/28/14 10 Eelgrass survey; marine Bank 7/14/14 DNS 6/4/14 6/20/14 14-0008 dock Examiner San Juan Harbor, WA 98250 Army Corps mammal monitoring plan Annex 263633016, 94 Randy and Linda Shatto, PPROV0 Vacation Moonrise Way, 19828 62nd Ave. NE, 4/4/14 5/5/14 Exempt -14-0009 rental Lopez Kenmore, WA 98028 Remove bank 351250011, 10 Tom Reynolds, c/o Army Corps Sec Biological evaluation, PSJXMP- revetment, re- and 9; Lots 9, 10 Friends of the San Juans, 4/15/14 4/15/14 10, HPA, DOE archaeological report, DNS 6/4/14 PO Box 1344, Friday 14-0019 vegetate, place and 11 Brown water qual cert geotech report gravel Island Harbor, WA 98250 SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be examined by NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant to comment on the Threshold appointment during regular business hours at the San meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination can do so by Juan County Community Development & Planning at 135 Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. submitting a written statement to Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at no later than the comment date Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Community Development and Planning (CD&P). The County has specified above. The Threshold project comments specified above. Anyone who desires Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, Determination may be appealed by to provide testimony in a public hearing or desires a copy submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the submitting a written statement of of the decision for this project may do so by contacting this hearing may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter appeal along with the basis for the CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be days prior to the public hearing.. 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, days after the end of the SEPA hearing. (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. .- Suggested Project Page 1 of 1 or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. comment period. Fax (360) 378-3922 * cdp@sanjuanco.com Comments End Date PPROV0 -14-0013
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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 AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 12.16 REGARDING UTILITY INSTALLATION & PLOWING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Amending SJC Code Chapter 12.16. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re: The Estate of MARY GIBSON HATTEN, fka MARY TELFORD HATTEN, Deceased. NO. 14-4-05018-4 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 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.
to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications.
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: May 21, 2014. Personal Representative: Carole Speight Attorney for Personal Representative: Derek Mann Address for Mailing: P.O. Box 399, Eastsound, WA 98245 Address for Personal Service: 296 A Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Court of Probate Proceeding / Cause No.: San Juan County Superior Court Cause No. 14-4-05018-4 Derek Mann, Attorney for Personal Representative LEGAL NO. S562833 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. May 21, 28, June 4, 2014. Lopez Island School District is accepting written bids for a minimum of 800# of local grass fed USDA ground beef and 100# of roasts for the 2014-2015 school year. Bid price should include cut and wrap costs, per pound for ground beef and roasts. Bids due to the District office
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 Ordinance will change the County Code to make plowing a permitted activity in County right-of-way. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470. LEGAL NO. SJ563119 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. May 21, 2014.
by 4PM, May 23, 2014. For information please contact Stephanie at 360.468.2202 ext. 2302. AA/EOE LEGAL NO. SJ561531 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. May 14, 21, 2014.
discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 LEGAL NO. S563012 Published: The Islands’ Sounder May 21, 28, 2014.
Orcas Island School District, 715 School Road, Eastsound is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Orcas School, 2012 Bond Projects is located at 715 School Road in Eastsound, in San Juan County This project involves 1.89 acres of soil disturbance for construction activities including school renovation, additions, and utility improvements Stormwater will be discharged to Fishing Bay and Ship Bay, Puget Sound Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether
Public Hearing The Directors of Shaw Island School District No. 10 will meet at the schoolhouse on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 3:10 p.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting a budget extension for the 2013-2014 General Fund. Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budget extension. To examine a copy of the proposed budget prior to the meeting, please contact Diane Dallas, Business Manager at 468-2570 or ddallas@shaw.k12.wa.us. LEGAL NO. SJ562828 Published: The Journal of the San
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Tee-Jay’s Tacos/ Oddfellows Tacos, burritos, rice & beans Thursday Noon-7 pm Friday Noon-7 pm 376-6337
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Pizzeria Portofino Dine-In/ Take-Out Open Daily for lunch & dinner at 12:30 pm, Weds - Sun Closed Mon & Tues 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 376-2085
Lower Tavern Lunch & Dinner Opens daily at 11 am Food to 10 pm (Sun – Thurs) Food to 11 pm (Fri & Sat) 46 Prune Alley 376-4848
Random Howse Full bar and gourmet grilled cheese/soups/salad/specials 5 pm Wed-Sat 365 N. Beach Rd (next to Post Office) Space Available! For event information: 376-1111 or randomhowse.com
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