Islands' Sounder, May 28, 2014

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High school senior projects make an impact A supplement of the Journal of the San Juan Islands, Islands' Sounder and Islands' Weekly

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Some of the volunteers acting during Katie Holley’s senior project.

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMTSRONG Publisher/ Editor

For Katie Holley, an Orcas Island High School senior, spreading awareness about the effects of driving under the influence is a personal project.

In 2011, Holley experienced a tragic loss when a family member was struck by a driver under the influence. It inspired her to get involved in community awareness and to devote her senior project to

this grim subject.

“My baby brother is getting his license soon,” Holley said, explaining another part of her inspiration.

“If he doesn’t listen to anything else I tell him, I hope he listens to this.”

Holley presented part of her senior project on May 15 to the high school students. The demonstration included a mock car crash, put on with help from students, community volunteers, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue,

Orcas Towing, San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department and AirLift Northwest.

Set on the trail between the high school and Buck Park, two vehicles were placed in the positions of a head-on collision. Onlookers and students “riding” in the vehicles were taken through the process of being attended to by the EMT crew, to a court hearing and even a funeral.

Her presentation was a serious matter that Holley hopes can pre-

vent future tragedy by spreading awareness.

Her project was one of many for the graduating class.

Two Orcas students devoted their senior projects to an island tradition.

The old barn on Orcas Road has been painted by graduating classes for decades. Now in serious danger of collapsing, senior Aidan Anderson spearheaded construction of a new structure.

“Tearing it down is the end of an era,” Anderson said. “Since the fate of the old barn is sealed, the only real way to keep this tradition is to build a new one.”

Eric Lum, in partnership with land owners Rick and Marlace Hughes, designed and built a new and improved senior barn.

Anderson and a crew of builders have assisted in the construction.

The structure will have feeding troughs inside for sheep and hay in the loft, but future senior classes will still be able to paint its walls.

Anderson asked for donations to help pay for the construction.

Those who gave $25 or more received a T-shirt that says “I saved the barn” in Viking blue.

Senior Lindsay Lancaster col-

Recycling 101: where does it go?

The following was submitted by Orcas Recycling Services

As Memorial Day marks the start of the summer season, the island is preparing itself for population increase. As more people enjoy Orcas, more waste is produced. How will Orcas Island deal with its waste?

Although Jocelyn Cecil, server at Island Hoppin’ Brewery, actively recycles, she admits she doesn’t always know what is recyclable.

“I know generally, but not as much as I should. I feel like it should be easier. I don’t always know what the numbers mean.”

Cecil self-hauls her recycling to the transfer station, or The Exchange, operated by Orcas Recycling Services, or ORS. “Growing up, we watched videos about recycling. I thought all the glass was repurposed,” Cecil said.

In fact, all the glass collected at the Orcas Transfer Station and most glass collected around the country is now pulled out of the recycling stream and ends up in the landfill.

“Glass is an industry-wide problem,” ORS director Pete Moe said. “Until fairly recently, glass had some value, but things are changing.

As a commodity, recycled glass is currently worth virtually nothing. That is a fact we can’t control but should try and respond to creatively.”

ORS, a nonprofit organization, is developing progressive waste reuse projects including refurbishing a previously-used glass crusher to create products of value for the island.

Comparatively, aluminum is worth $1,600 per ton.

That’s why ORS is developing a plan for separate collection of aluminum cans with the assistance of islanders so that the revenue can

be devoted to advancing the ORS mission of building a zero waste community through service, education and responsible stewardship of our waste/resource streams.

“Every part of the waste stream is valued differently, and prices fluctuate wildly,” Moe says.

“Where we want to go as an island is to identify the waste we can most easily extract for value and separate it. That’s why we are going to start encouraging everyone to buy their beer in cans instead of bottles from now on, and bring us the cans!”

Garbage and recycling volume doubles during the summer months on Orcas. For the August weekend of Doe Bay Fest alone, the island will increase in population by more than 1,000 visitors.

While enjoying restaurants, hotels, and pub-

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lected photos of the barn from years past and each image will be framed and permanently on display at the school.

“I want to commemorate the old barn for all the past seniors who have painted it,” Lancaster said. “I think it will be great for all these photos to be in one place where everyone can look at them and remember back to when they painted it perhaps.”

Other student projects ranged from creating art to working with kids.

Sebastian Paige made an Asianthemed scroll, Zack Tillman created a mural for the Orcas Landing and Eric Eagan worked on a display for the museum.

Wayne Foster put an engine in a Honda. Stephanie Kern volunteered at Orcas Montessori, and Bella Nigretto worked at Kaleidoscope Preschool and Childcare Center.

Sky Bear Aguilar made a film, and Matthew Bowen created a comic that will appear in the school yearbook.

Alex Rogers learned karate and Carra Bowes took self defense classes.

Brigid Ehrmantraut composed a program based on “Hamlet” and rehearsed and performed with

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Students get their hands dirty Youth in flight

by MADIE MURRAY

Farm to Cafeteria program

Even though we live in a rural community, there are still a number of students in our public school who have never really had the opportunity to learn where their food comes from, and some of the most memorable experiences for young people on Orcas Island are those found on a working farm, whether it’s digging clams, pitching hay, shearing sheep or gathering eggs.

These types of learning experiences are a reality for the new Orcas Middle School Farm to Classroom students funded by generous donors to the Orcas Island Education Foundation this year. Since the class is an exploratory one, it is two hours, which affords them the time to venture off campus for these unique experiences.

Here are some of the places they have visited and activities they have participated in so far this year.

Buck Bay Shellfish Farm: On a beautiful day in May, owner of the farm located in Olga, Toni Hermansen, talked a bit about oysters and other shellfish, their habitats and the process of farming them, then took the class tromping in very deep mud far out into

the beds and beyond for a truly unique hands-on experience. “These kids were really engaged,” Hermansen said, “and it was a lot of fun showing them how our farm works.”

It seems that not only the kids but also those who share their farms are rewarded.

Our Lady of the Rock Monastery farm, Shaw Island: “This was a great opportunity for the kids to see a working subsistence-type farm, which was the goal of the trip,” said Middle School Farm to Classroom Teacher Jennifer Pietsch.The farm raises heritage breeds of animals, not only for their own consumption but as breeding stock for other farms nationwide.

The monastery also has a certified raw milk dairy and produces some fantastic cheeses. The kids saw all of this up close and personal and helped the Mothers the entire morning they were there.

“The women of Our Lady of the Rock are the real deal,” said Pietsch.

Orcas Moon Alpacas: This is Jennifer and Jeff Pietsch’s own farm on Dolphin Bay Road where they raise alpacas and sheep. On this visit the students learned about how fleece goes from animal to product, how breeding affects the end

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product, and how to use all of the products produced by these animals. They also observed sheep shearing, which is something not many people experience.

They are also building a worm composter for the school garden under the tutelage of Steve Diepenbrock of Morning Star Farm. In the process, they are learning all about cultivating worm habits, habitats and their immense benefit to gardens. This composter will also be used to compost some of the school food waste. This project is especially great because it is one that will also facilitate learning in the K-6 Farm to Classroom program.

Last fall, the class had other great experiences learning about: • The process of preserving foods, including the chemical processes that makes it happen by collecting plums from a local farm and making them into jam.

• Making cheese, including the chemical processes that are involved. The students made mozzarella.

• Small scale poultry farming at West Beach Farm, including costs, benefits and challenges associated with it.

• All aspects of orchards at Warm Valley Farm • Production farming and how it operates at Morning Star Farm.

A very special and heartfelt thanks to all of the local farmers and community members that take time out of their very busy schedules to share their expertise and to do it so enthusiastically and without compensation.

Stay on top of everything Farm to Cafeteria and Farm to Classroom by visiting our facebook page at www.facebook.com/orcasislandf2c, www.orcasislandf2c.org, and/or subscribing to the e-bulletin via a link on the website.

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Every year the Experimental Aircraft Association on Orcas provides young people a chance to take to the skies with an experienced local pilot as part of the Young Eagles Program developed to get young people interested in flying.

The rides will be conducted between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and those interested should come to the Port of Orcas Airport Biplane Hangar.

Five local pilots donate their time to take participants up in their personal planes. They may explain to each participant, between the ages of eight and 17 what will happen during the flight, including information about the airplane, maps and charts, a pre-flight inspection and identifying the parts that control the airplane. Most flights last 30 minutes.

After a flight, pilots will present kids with a Young Eagles logbook with a unique code to activate their free EAA student membership, which includes access to the “Sporty's Learn to Fly Course,” admission to 300-plus science and technology museums, Academy of Model Aeronauticss Student Membership and more.

Music in the night Salmonberry School invites the community to a music event, potluck dinner and open house on Wednesday, June 4 from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to bring an instrument or just your voice, a potluck item to share, and a joyful spirit.

Music educator and teacher, Tom Rawson who just returned from the Seattle Folk Life Festival, will lead some folk songs on banjo and guitar. Local singer, songwriter and recording artist, Mandy Troxel will add her sweet voice and guitar, and a song or two from her latest CD, and Salmonberry students will help out on ukuleles.

Salmonberry’s classrooms will also be open and teachers and staff will be on hand to show visitors around, explain their programs and answer any questions folks might have.

“I’m so proud of our music program at Salmonberry. There’s so much research now that

documents the power of music education and the powerful affect it has on kids’ brain development and capacity to learn,” said Paul Freedman, Salmonberry’s Program Director. “But primarily, music is for sharing. It brings folks together, and makes us smile and laugh. It breaks down barriers and inhibitions. The Salmonberry community looks forward to meeting new friends and welcoming anyone with a voice and hands to sing and clap along.”

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Reservations coming to Council to revisit farmland San Juan Islands’ routes program extension

by JIM CORENMAN

Ferry Advisory Committee Chairman

Washington State Ferries is on track to offer reservations for most of the San Juan Islands routes beginning with the Winter 2015 schedule, starting December 28, 2014. The planning process started in late 2012 with the formation of a Reservations Partnership Group to work with Washington State Ferries to develop a reservations program that might work for the San Juan Islands. The group consists of about 25 members who represent all four ferry-served islands as well as various user groups, and works with WSF management and project leaders and designers. The seven Ferry Advisory Committee members are also part of the partnership group.

The goal is to make better use of ferry resources, and to make traveling to and from the islands less frustrating and more predictable for everyone. Currently the only way to be sure of getting onto a boat during the busiest periods is to show up at the terminal hours early. That gets tiresome, as does getting to the terminal at what you think is a reasonable time, and then having to wait three or four hours. This is not a situation that makes a lot of folks happy.

Imagine being able to reserve a spot, and even if you can’t get your first choice then at least you will have something to plan your day around. There is a reason why other sizeable ferry systems provide reservations.

But the San Juans present some challenges.

The group has looked at a number of issues starting with who can make reservations and when. Reservations for the popular sailings will fill up for the same reason that the boats overload now, because folks prefer the 8 a.m. sailing over the 5:50 a.m. redeye, and getting home (or to your hotel) at midnight isn’t as nice as getting there before supper. And we would all like to have priority, but, since the ferries are run by the state, there are some limitations.

One of the first decisions was that eastbound reservations would be provided only from Friday Harbor and Orcas due to the greatest need and limited terminal space at Lopez and Shaw. Westbound reservations will be provided to all islands. A key concept is a staggered release of space. Looking forward to next year, reservations for summer 2015 will become available in March, but only for part of the available space. This gives folks who are planning a trip a chance

to book ahead. Then one to two weeks prior another block of space becomes available, and then possibly more space a day or two ahead. The details of how much space and how early are not yet final.

There will be no additional charge for reservations, but there will be a “no-show” fee. Changes can be freely made until the day of sailing (subject to space available), and one change is allowed on the day of sailing up until three hours prior without any penalty.

These points brings us to two more important considerations: How much of the boat can be reserved and how to manage traffic at the Anacortes terminal. The initial thinking was to leave lots of space unreserved for drive-ups, but that practice doesn’t change anything – folks without reservations would still need to show up hours early to get on the boat. The better answer is to make it easy to book a reservation, and that should also solve the traffic problem: If 300 cars aren’t showing up to get onto a 144-car ferry, then the terminal will be able to handle the traffic.

The good news is that the basic reservation system is already in place for the Coupville/Port Townsend and Sidney routes. Go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries, click on “Reservations” (on the left), and click “Make a reservation” in the upperright. And folks without internet service can make a reservation via telephone,.

A related element is getting information to ferry riders. From the ferries home page, click “Terminal Conditions” on the right and then “Anacortes.” This shows how much space is available on upcoming sailings, right now, today. Now go back and select Coupeville or Port Townsend. These terminals have reservations available and you can see how much space is available, to be reserved and how much remaining space is available for drive-up travelers without reservations. Signage will also be needed, which is still on ferries’ to-do list.

The motto of the Partnership Group has become “The devil is in the details”. The concepts look workable so far, but many details still need to be sorted and your FAC would very much like feedback and suggestions. The next partnership meeting is May 28, 11:30am at the Yacht Club. The public is welcome but there is only limited time for public comment, so please send comments via email to: fac@sanjuanco.com.

by COLLEEN S. ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

The county council heard from impassioned supporters of the farmland conservation program during its regular meeting on Orcas last week.

“I used to think this program was for wealthy landowners who wanted a tax break,” said audience member Bob Gamble, who also serves on the planning commission. “But I've seen the people who come through on these applications, and they are long-time farm owners. I've changed my opinion.”

The public hearing was for 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. After listening to testimony, the council voted to continue the hearing on June 3 in Friday Harbor.

Land used for farming can a 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 timelimited, 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 farm-

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ing 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 zoning district.

The requirement that the land be sub-dividible would be eliminated by the proposed ordinance.

Chairman Rick Hughes is in favor of the change, saying the 10-year limit on returning farmland to active agricultural production may not be reasonable because of the time it takes to return fallow farmland to profitable production.

It was an opinion echoed by many locals in attendance, who spoke to the need of preserving open space and allowing farmers adequate time to get an agricultural business up and running. But Hughes says he is also aware of the “shifting tax burden” to other county property owners and was not ready to vote on the ordinance yet.

Councilmen Bob Jarman

and Jamie Stephens are both interested in extending the timeline but would also like to do more research before making a decision.

“The key component to this is enforcement,” Jarman said.

Assessor Charles Zalmanek spoke against the ordinance. He said “opening the door” to more people will cause a tax burden to other taxpayers and could invite landowners who are trying to cheat the program.

Hughes disagreed with Zalmanek.

“Even if we extend it, there are still requirements that have to be met to participate,” he said.

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Editorial

Goodbye to the Sheriffs Log?

– Scott Rasmussen , Journal of the San Juans editor eriodic trips to the Sheriff ’s office had been one of my many tasks for the better part of the past 14 years.

There, I would pull up a chair and hunker down in the back room and sift through the stack of incident reports.

I would jot down relevant information of those that I determined to be “newsworthy” and head back to the Journal to piece together the next installment of the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Log. I got to chit-chat with many of our dispatchers and deputies, and gain a better understanding, to a degree, of the department’s inner-workings along the way. Readers may recall a log entry would go something like this: July 27: A San Juan Island man claims the driver of a Dodge Durango threatened him with a knife during a confrontation over an exit-only sign at a Friday Harbor home remodel center.

The 33-year-old, working security outside the center’s parking lot at the time, claims the driver entered the parking lot via its exit, pulled out a knife when confronted, exited through the entrance, and then sped away.

From fender-benders to felony assault, that stack of reports worked as a window into some of the less attractive, more unsettling and sometimes bizarre occurrences that take place in this paradise. It chronicled everything from dog bites, DUIs, shoplifting, runaways, welfare checks, trespassing, suspicious activity, discovery of human remains and a whole lot more.

It’s no surprise that the sheriff ’s log, long before I inherited it, had been one of the newspaper’s most popular features. It proved to be so on the Journal, Sounder and Weekly websites as well.

But there’s no real payoff in such trips to the sheriff ’s office any longer.

The department is well on its way to going “paperless” with its incident reports. That electronic format does not convert into something decipherable for the purpose of publication, even if a report is printed out. Much of the detail I relied on has been lost in translation.

To its credit, the department does send out the occasional press release, the sheriff and undersheriff do field reporters’ questions and provide answers within the boundaries they believe apply to any given case, and Undersheriff Bruce Distler has recently floated several suggestions in an attempt to make available the kind of information that had previously been right at one’s fingertips.

The sheriff ’s log offered a unique, ground floor look at what our local law enforcement and public safety officials encounter day-in and day-out. It provided a sense of commonality as well as it cataloged incidents from all across the county. And, perhaps most importantly, it was a reminder that trouble can arise even in paradise, and that things can go amiss.

It would seem that the sheriff ’s log is now a relic of a bygone era, like the Pony Express, a casualty of progress, rendered obsolete, or, in this case, dislodged and displaced by the sought-after efficiencies of the digital age.

That’s a shame.

P

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To the Editor: Hot dogs and kids Please don’t suffocate your children or pets.

Lower every single window as far as possible without their jumping out.

Make sure there is shade from direct sun. Have drinking water available.

A mild warm day can quickly make your vehicle an oven.

Maybe leave the children and/or pets at home/with someone.

Jan Corbett Orcas Island

Response to farmland program Legislation was enacted in 1993 that allowed counties to implement the Open Space Farm Conservation Program because many farmers, whose lands were enrolled in the Current Use Farm and Agricultural Program (a commercial farming program), were reaching the age where they could no longer physically continue to farm their land.

This program helps reduce the amount of unproductive farmland from development by providing a tax break until the land is once again productive. At that time, San Juan County chose to not implement the program.

In 2008, the Assessor sent a questionnaire to all classified farmland owners as part of the responsibility to monitor ongoing compliance with the classification. Shortly thereafter, one of these farmland owners came into the Assessor’s Office and explained that he had not been commercially farming for many years. He asked what options were available for his land, since he knew that his land did not continue to qualify for the Current Use Farm and Agricultural Program. The Assessor explained that his best option would be to apply for the Farm Conservation Program and then encourage the County Council to implement that Program. This gentleman was in a unique position to accomplish this as he was a sitting Council Member.

After three years of working with the Planning Commission, the

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Prosecuting Attorney, other county legislatures and the Department of Revenue, the previous sixmember Council developed and implemented the Open Space Farm Conservation Program.

Now, three years after adoption, the current Council is considering revising the program. The final hearing and adoption of revisions is scheduled for May 20th.

If the Council wants to address problems with the Open Space Program, there is a pressing topic that deserves the Council’s attention. The County implemented the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) for Open Space in 1990.

It has been revised several times since 1990 and the law requires the Council to re-rate all previously rated properties when the PBRS is revised.

After 24 years this has yet to be done. Shouldn’t the Council stop putting this requirement on the back burner instead of revising an ordinance that was carefully developed and adopted only three years ago?

Isn’t it time that the Council consider the majority of taxpayers in our county, ordinary law-abiding citizens, who are becoming increasingly weary of paying more than their fair share of taxes?

Charles Zalmanek San Juan County assessor

More tax burden?

I’m delighted to see that our county commissioners are propos-

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ing, by extending the tax break for not farming, to shift yet more of the county’s tax burden onto me and others who are too poor to own big parcels of land or to hire experts to mine the tax law for ways not to pay their fair share of taxes.

Already about half the county’s land is being taxed at pennies to the dollars I pay, but that’s not good enough for today’s commissioners.

They want more from me. But, of course, since I’m not wealthy, while those with huge chunks of the county land more often are, it’s only right that elected officials should favor them over a mere resident.

Every April and October, as I write those checks to the county, I thank the commissioners for allowing me to help out Paul Allen by paying the taxes that he is being allowed to avoid.

After all, my Social Security check went up a whole $18 a month this year, so it’s only right that the commissioners should feel free to take that (and a lot more) to help out Paul and his friends.

For those who think it’s unfair that they should pay higher taxes so that the wealthy can enjoy tax breaks normal residents aren’t entitled to, quit whining.

If you don’t realize what a privilege it is to subsidize Paul Allen’s tax relief, you obviously need an attitude adjustment.

Just repeat with Big Brother: Tax Inequity is Fairness. Fewer Taxes on

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letters FROM 4 the Rich is Justice. Paying Higher Taxes Brings More Happiness than a Warm Puppy.

There, now don’t you feel better?

Christopher Hodgkin San Juan Island

Alter target practice regulations This is an open letter to the San Juan County Sheriff ’s office, the County Council and the citizens on San Juan County. I grew up in the post World War II era with the Korean War underway and the cold war heating up.

My father’s generation saw the slaughter in Europe and the South Pacific. We were taught that firearms were to be treated with the greatest respect because of the incredible damage the could cause. We hunted for the soul purpose of putting meat on the table.

While hunting we saw a lot of what we called California Hunters (no offence to folks from California but we saw many California plates) who were also known as road hunters.

Hunters too lazy to get out of the always new and fancy trucks and actually hunt. They would go back at their Airstream to kill way over their limit of beer cans in the sport of target practice.

Any game in that area would be gone. To find game we would seek very remote areas that required the use of old but reliable four wheel drive trucks.

I relate this story because I hope the County Council will change regulations regarding target practice on the islands.

I think it fair to acknowledge that the islands are becoming more residential and less rural in nature.

Blasting away at targets (I suspect that beer cans still top the list) without regard for neighbors is not only dangerous but rude.

I respect a farmer’s right

to shoot dogs that are killing or damaging their live stock.

Kent Gale San Juan Island

Big thanks to United Way United Way of San Juan County has graciously continued to fund Orcas Family Connections through their 2013-14 grant cycle.

With this grant, we are able to continue to support families and individuals in need of critical support in meeting many of their basic needs related to housing, transportation, utilities, health insurance, access to mental health services, food security, parenting support and more.

We have been able to continue to fund our office manager Kalie McGinnis to assist our family advocate with the numerous programs supported by OFC. Erin O’Dell, our family advocate, is able to focus more of her time on client needs and program assistance in order to provide essential community support.

We are thankful to the United Way of SJC for recognizing this vital community need and for helping us maintain our level of service.

The United Way of SJC supports more than 20 local island programs that would otherwise not be as successful. We all benefit from United Way’s ability to bridge resources with our communities most critical needs.

To learn more about the United Way of San Juan County or to make a donation, visit their website at www.unitedway-sanjuancounty.org. OFC appreciates United Way’s continued support as they appreciate yours. Thanks again United Way for all that you do for Orcas Family Connections Resource Center and San Juan County.

Orcas Family Connections Staff and Board of Directors

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Grant recommendations for 2015 Sixteen groups to share $409K in county lodging tax dollars next year

By STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

The San Juan County Council approved 16 grants recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on May 13. The total allocated was $409,000, which left a $6,000 balance.

The grants are for the 2015 calendar year and will be distributed next year.

The grants approved were for Performing Arts Centers on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands, $ 90,000, each; Orcas Chamber Music festival, $2,700; KWIAHT, $1,500; Arts Council for studio tours on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Island, $5,000; Cider and Mead Festival, Orcas Island, $1,000; Wednesday night Farmers’ Market,

$3,500; Multi-Market promotion poster, $2,500; SJC Historical Museums, $67,500; Pavilion Roof for Island Rec, $6,000; Friday Harbor Film Festival, $5,500; Pioneer Festival, $1,500; Ag Guild/ARC $3,000; SJI Museum of Art $10,000; SJC Parks and Fair, $200,000; Birding Festival, $5,800 and Orcas Shakespeare Festival, $3,500.

Many of the grant amounts were less than groups requested, but only the Youth Conservation Corps on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island were shut out with a zero recommendation of a $32,000 request. Councilman Jamie Stephens objected to the failure of the LTAC to recommend anything for the Conservation Corps; no reason

was given for the advisory committee decision.

The LTAC facilities grants are about half of the lodging tax funds available for distribution by the county. The other half is used for tourism promotion; 85 percent for the San Juan Island Visitors Bureau and five percent for the Orcas, Lopez and San Juan chambers of commerce.

The detailed grant applications can be found at sanjuanco.com/LTAC/ applicants.aspx.

The membership of the LTAC can be found at http://sanjuanco. com/council/AdvisoryCommittees. aspx?committee=20.

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EDC hosts ‘Business Cafe’ County council approves The San Juan County Economic Development Council invites business entrepreneurs to the first EDC Business Café event on Thursday, May 29 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Orcas Hotel. The EDC Business Cafés ensure that entrepreneurs have an arena to discuss issues. Businesses in all stages of growth and health are invited to attend – to share stories, to find solutions, to create solidarities. The cafés will be held regularly on all three islands in rotation. The cafés were created by the EDC’s Business Incubation Committee, a group created to foster emerging businesses through education and cooperation.

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SENIORS FROM 1 the Orcas Symphony. Zack Kostechko volunteered at fire and rescue and Joe

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Denis Riordan prepared a meal of non-GMO, organic and local ingredients.

Jack Gates worked with a

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falconer, Shelbi Rogers led a three-on-three basketball tournament, and Jack Russillo wrote sports stories for the Islands’ Sounder.

Emily Jackson learned oil spill clean-up techniques, which she taught to an elementary class. Maya BurtKidwell organized a dance workshop and Caleb Dean built a cob oven.

In the OASIS program, senior Stephanie Kern observed kids at the Montessori Pre-School and focused on how children learn to communicate.

Melissa Price plans to explore welding as a career, so she worked with Pete Welty to create a spider art piece that used scissors.

Angel McEachran read to elderly residents at the Life Care Center in Friday Harbor.

“She wanted to reach out to the people there and help them feel connected to the community,” said OASIS teacher Jill Sherman. “They enjoyed listening to stories and visiting with her.”

Freelance writer Erinn Nelson contributed to this story.

OPALCO franchise update The San Juan County Council unanimously approved an update to OPALCO's franchise agreement during its regular meeting on May 20.

The franchise agreement allows OPALCO to install various types of equipment within county roads and rights of way, and the update adds wireless facilities to that authorization.

This is the third time the update has gone before the council for approval.

“This is consistent with the recently adopted county wireless ordinance and state code,” said Councilman Jamie Stephens.

OPALCO plans to install several new

two-way radio facilities for field crew communication, in order to improve the safety of our operations. They are also working with local first responders (Sheriff, EMS and fire departments), so they can use these facilities to improve their radio coverage.

OPALCO hopes to add a data communications capability in the future as well.

“This will allow OPALCO to manage our electric grid more efficiently and further improving the reliability of our electric service,” said Communications Director Suzanne Olson. “This update could also help provide improved telecommunications capability for the whole county.”

Report jet noise concerns The San Juan County Council is asking county residents to help assess how noise from military aircraft taking off and landing at the Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island is affecting activities and the quality of life in the County.

Beginning Friday, May 16, residents will be able to use an online application on the county website to enter jet aircraft noise reports. (sjcgis.org/aircraft-noisereporting) Council members have received complaints from residents who say they have had to pause conversations

or even move activities indoors to avoid disruptive jet noise from the base.

Over the past year the Navy has been transitioning from its EA-6B Prowler jets to the EA-18G Growler that some of its neighbors regard as a more troublesome noisemaker.

At its regular meeting on May 13, the county council viewed a demonstration of an easy-to-use online form developed by the county’s GIS Coordinator Nick Peihl.

The application allows users to enter the location, time and the intensity of disruptive jet aircraft noise from any computer or smartphone that can connect to the Internet. Users have the choice of entering an address, finding the address on a map or asking their smart phone or computer to enter the current location, then filling in the other basic information.

The council asked that the application be deployed on the county website soon as possible and urged residents to use the system to report incidents as promptly and accurately as possible.

“We totally support and appreciate the important

role this base plays in this country’s defense,” said Council Member Jamie Stephens. “Its commanders have told us they want to be good neighbors, and one thing that will help is having good information about how their operations are affecting us.”

Stephens, Council member Bob Jarman and County Manager Mike Thomas visited the Naval Air Base and spoke with officials there earlier this month.

The base is in the process of gathering data for an environmental impact statement in association with a planned expansion.

The data accumulated by the San Juan County aircraft noise reporting system over the next six months will be forwarded to the air base for use in conjunction with the EIS. In addition to reporting information through the county’s system, interested citizens can report jet aircraft noise complaints directly to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island by phone at (360) 257-6665, or via email addressed to: comments.

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ORS, The Exchange Recycling Guidelines

Rinse out any residue prior to recycling and flatten all items as much as possible Reducing waste is even more effective than recycling. Before you buy, use or discard an item, ask yourself: “Can I recycle this after I use it? Can I purchase this item with recycled content to stimulate the recycling market?”

Accepted • Mail (including window envelopes) • Magazines, catalogs • Newspapers, inserts • Junk mailers • Phone books, paperback books, office paper • Shredded paper (in clear plastic bag only) • Paper food boxes, egg cartons • Paper grocery bags • Paper cups (clean and empty) • Paper milk and juice cartons

• Soymilk boxes and plastic dairy containers • Yogurt cups • Frozen food boxes • Plastic bottles, jugs (labels okay, caps okay if screwed on, no dome tops or straws) • Nursery pots and flats • Glass bottles, jars (all colors, caps or lids okay if screwed on) • Aluminum, “tin” cans • Aluminum foil and aluminum food trays • Empty aerosol cans The following should be dropped off at the Orcas Island Transfer Station • All batteries • Uncontaminated antifreeze • Motor oil • Televisions • Microwaves • Computers, monitors

Not accepted • Food residue; foodsoiled paper • Paper towels, plates, napkins, tissues • Prescription vials • Soiled “to go” food containers, plates, cups, utensils • Styrofoam packaging, peanuts, forms and dock material • Bubble, shrink food wrap • Needles and syringes • Disposable diapers • Cloth and rags • Construction, demolition materials • Ceramics and dishes • Mirrors, window glass • Household batteries • Light bulbs of all types • Hazardous waste and toxic containers • Propane bottles • Gas cans and tanks

REcycliNG FROM 1 lic facilities, visitors will both stimulate the economy and produce substantial additional waste. ORS took over operation of the Orcas Transfer Station in September. Since then, they have developed a strong board of directors, a mission and a master plan to improve safety and traffic flow and they also expanded the hours for public access.

At the county council meeting on May 20 at Orcas Fire Hall, ORS presented their progress including development of a rate adjustment plan to adjust to increased operational costs.

“In just six months, we’ve accomplished quite a bit,” said board president Tim Blanchard. “We have a lot more to do, and we’re grateful for continued community support. It has been a tribute to the waste reduction values of Orcas Islanders, and we rely on it.”

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Recent ORS projects include expanded collection of batteries, electronics, cooking oil for biofuel conversion and fluorescents.

ORS has incorporated a water catchment system, improved the tipping floor structure, and invested in heavy equipment to reduce costs.

ORS is exploring and testing programs for composting, hazardous waste, and anaerobic digesters, which could one day be a solution for the county’s noxious weed disposal problem.

More public outreach is planned including education in the schools, a “found” art show, and a Raise the Roof fundraiser for a new Exchange building.

As for the question of when we will have a new Exchange, ORS is optimistic: “The next step towards a new reuse center is fund-

ing,” says Moe. “We are actively pursuing grant funds to pay for the road and site work that must happen before we can put up any new structure.

I think if we can secure grant funding soon, if the permitting happens fast, and if the community comes together to help fund the building construction, we could have a new Exchange operating in the fall.”

“Our subcommittee is hard at work developing plans and designs for The Exchange. Every idea is still on the table,” Blanchard said. “We’ve had amazing community support from OICF, Port of Orcas, The Funhouse Commons, the Library, Public Works, and many island businesses and individuals. We’re committed to a dramatic reduction of Orcas waste. We believe that’s what the community wants us to do.”

Two energy fairs coming up soon Two energy fairs, slated for May and June, will offer San Juan County residents a chance to save money, win prizes, and help the San Juan Islands community increase energy resilience and become an energy-saving model for the nation. The fairs are co-hosted by OPALCO and Islands Energy.

These family-friendly events have something for everyone: free energy saving kits, prizes, workshops, solar crafts, and live music. Highlights include a solar home tour, electric vehicles, and demonstrations of energy-related technologies.

Islands Energy, led by the San Juan Islands Conservation District, has partnered with OPALCO’s Member Owned Renewable Energy (MORE) Committee, to coordinate these three Spring fairs – each will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event on San Juan Island happened on May 17. The remaining dates are Saturday, May 31 at the Lopez Community Center and Saturday, June 7 at the Village Green in Eastsound. For more info on OPALCO’s rebate program go to www. opalco.com/energy-savings/rebates/ or call the OPALCO Energy Savings team at 376-3586. Visit www.sanjuanislandscd. org for more information and updated news on the fair.

Prune Alley plans still in discussion

by COLLEEN S. ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

County Manager Mike Thomas is clear on one thing regarding the Prune Alley project: plans have not been finalized.

“There was some miscommunication with the county and the Eastsound Planning Review Committee regarding county ideas. It’s only conceptual at this point – nothing is set in stone,” Thomas told the Sounder.

EPRC proposed a streetscape design that public works is now fine-tuning. The upgrades include building a curb gutter sidewalk and parallel parking and angled parking between Fern Street and Main Street.

“We are still having a discussion on what the streetscape will look like,” Thomas said. “The process has not concluded. We are working with EPRC continually.”

The next EPRC meeting is on Thursday, June 5 at 3 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Station. Anyone interested in learning more is invited to attend.

Thomas is hoping to finish the Prune Alley plan in the next month or two with the first phase starting in the fall and phase two beginning in 2015.

Many in attendance at last week’s council meeting on Orcas urged the county to maintain Eastsound’s rural character.

Laura Gibbons expressed concern about the proposed sidewalks running through her property’s old plum tree and requiring disruption of her Madrona trees’ roots.

Thomas said it was the first he had heard about the project interfering with that property’s trees.

“It feels like what public works is proposing is not what the council approved initially,” said Patty Miller, who is a former council member.

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“It does need to be updated – it is a hazard,” Templin said. “We need sidewalks.

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Council chairman Rick Hughes told those in attendance that he does not support the ideas that public works initially unveiled.

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Love of scholastics

The Orcas Island Education Foundation turns 30 this year and there will be two big events to celebrate its “Anniversary month.”

On May 31, there will be a community “Cupcake Social.” Come to the Village Green starting at 11 a.m. for some lemonade and an anniversary cupcake, lovingly prepared by the OIEF Board. All are invited to this free event.

“It’s our very small way of saying ‘thank you’ for 30 years of support of OIEF and our schools,” say organizers.

On June 28, the foundation will be holding its annual “Food for Thought” event.

They will be celebrating 30 years of giving to the Orcas Island School district. The dinner and live auction will be held at Random Howse in Eastsound. As the “gift” for a 30th anniversary is a pearl, the dinner will have a seafood theme. Local chef Madden Surbaugh will prepare a salmon main course from Troller Point Fisheries. Don’t Contributed photo

At left: Island kids showing their support.

be surprised to see some locally sourced oysters and shrimp as well. Dante Miller from Roses will be making something sweet and delicious to finish off the meal.

Board members from the last 30 years have been invited – and they hope other community members will come too. This is the foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year. What they raise will go to support programming and classrooms for the 20142015 school year.

Tickets are $100. You can buy them in person at the Chamber of Commerce or online at www.oief.org.

This year alone OIEF has funded the sixth grade trip to the Olympic National park, sent an award-winning team to the Math Olympiad, paid for a STEM guitarmaking class in the high school, funded the expansion of “Farm to Classroom” into the middle school, gave support for the High School Strings group to give an onstage performance at Disneyland, funded an art exploratory in the middle school and helped pay for the elementary school counselor.

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their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program.

The proportion of San Juan County residents receiving food stamps hit 7.8 percent in 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services. That’s an increase of 5.5 percentage points since 2007, the year the recession started.

San Juan County’s foodstamp usage rate is lower than the state rate. Across Washington, 16.1 percent of residents in 2011 received support from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as the food stamp program is officially known.

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the population receives SNAP benefits.

Places like San Juan County, which are located outside metropolitan areas, tend to have a higher percentage of the population receiving SNAP benefits.

That’s because incomes are generally lower in non-metropolitan counties.

The inflation-adjusted median household income in San Juan County in 2011 was $54,241, compared to the Washington median of $58,840. Nationally, median household income was $52,306 in 2011.

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to circulate in the economy quickly. Participants spend nearly all their food stamps within one month of receipt, according to a study by the University of New Hampshire Carsey Institute.

Grocers say they feel the impact of SNAP and other USDA nutrition programs like Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

“Without SNAP and WIC, we wouldn’t be able to make it,” wrote the owner of the Mill City Market in the small town of Mill City, Ore., in a survey of rural grocers conducted by the Oregon Food Bank and Kansas State University Rural Grocery Initiative.

Owners know they have to stock the shelves to prepare for more business when SNAP benefits hit the streets, said David Procter with the Rural Grocery Initiative It’s not just the mom-andpop stores that see a bump from food-stamp spending in small towns and rural areas. Walmart reported in a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing that a decrease in SNAP

benefits last year could affect the retail giant’s bottom line.

Average SNAP benefits nationally fell about $30 a month per family in November after a temporary increase that was part of the 2009 economic stimulus package. More funding decreases are on the way.

This summer, Congress agreed to trim about $8 billion from SNAP over the next decade. Backers of the cuts said the program had expanded too much in recent years and was creating too much reliance on government assistance. SNAP expenditures increased 135 percent between 2007 and 2011.

U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor (Va.-R) backed a measure that would have removed SNAP from the farm bill entirely.

“While [SNAP] is an important part of our safety net, our overriding goal should be to help our citizens with the education and skills they need to get back on their feet so that they can provide for themselves and their families,” Rep. Cantor

said during congressional debate.

Food stamps have been part of the farm bill for the past 50 years. The legislation’s combination of farming and nutrition programs has helped ensure the bill receives broad backing from farm-country representatives and more urban-based members who support antipoverty programs.

That alliance was tested but held with the passage of the 2014 farm bill.

Data for this story came from USDA Food and Nutrition Services, the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census. The data was compiled and analyzed by Roberto Gallardo, Ph.D., associate Extension professor with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Funding for this report came from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. It was distributed by The Daily Yonder (www.dailyyonder.com), an independent rural news site published by the nonprofit Center for Rural Strategies.

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An oystercatcher and its chick

The return of the oystercatchers

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or the fifth year in a row, a pair of Black Oystercatchers has made Indian Island their summer home just a few hundred yards from downtown Eastsound.

Oystercatchers are easily disturbed by humans and dogs, and rarely nest this close to streets and homes. They usually choose isolated sea-swept rocks and rocky headlands, where the only approach is by boat.

Why is Indian Island an exception?

Oystercatchers form lifelong pairs, and once a pair has successfully produced chicks at a particular nest, they tend to return regularly. Since 2010, the Eastsound oystercatchers have fledged five chicks.

That number may not seem like a lot, but in the world of Oystercatchers, it’s a very good record.

Oystercatcher numbers have

been declining all along the Pacific Coast. There are an estimated 8,000 black oystercatchers total with no more than about 200 nesting pairs in the Salish Sea, including the San Juan Islands. This fact makes it all the more remarkable that even one of those pairs chooses to nest on a busy urban waterfront.

It’s not easy to be an oystercatcher chick. You must follow your parents around for several weeks to learn what’s good to eat and how to pry it off rocks. You can’t fly or swim to escape predators. And although parents are fearless at confronting predatory birds and small mammals, they flee from people and their pets.

Local volunteers of the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory have tried since 2010 to ensure that the pair feels secure enough to stay on the nest, hatch their eggs and successfully guard the chicks against hungry predators such

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Oystercatcher eggs.

as otters, minks, bald eagles, seagulls and crows.

Chicks only survived to leave the island with their parents in years when human visitors were restricted to the rocky shoreline from May when the first egg appears in the nest until chicks fledge in July, leaving the island’s meadows and cliffs undisturbed for about

eight weeks.

Seasonal closure of the upland, and a clearly demarcated trail for visitors at other times of the year have also helped Indian Island’s native wildflowers recover. Visitors in April and early May of this year were delighted to find an unbroken sea of blue camas, pink sea blush, and yellow stonecrop flowers, even where there had been very little green at all last year.

There is much still to be learned about the ecology of these charming shorebirds. For example, do the periodic summer algal blooms in Fishing Bay affect them? Oystercatchers mainly eat mollusks such as mussels that tend to accumulate algal toxins. There was a “day-glow” green bloom of the dinoflagellate Prorocentrum in Fishing Bay just last week.

Blooms usually occur in shallow waters, not in the deeper, colder waters surrounding isolated rocks and islets. This con-

dition could pose a threat to Eastsound’s black oystercatcher family and will be monitored

by Kwiaht and Indian Island volunteers.

Interested in Oystercatchers and other seabirds? The Indian Island program needs more “godparents” for the summer to help engage visitors and steer human activity away from the nest. Exciting research is also planned this summer, including a clam census, an eelgrass count and twice-monthly checks on bay pipefish, our only Salish Sea seahorse, to see how many males are brooding eggs. Contact exploreindianisland@gmail.com or visit the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory on facebook and at www.kwiaht.org.

Barsh is the director of the Lopez-based laboratory Kwiaht.

He studied at Harvard, taught at the University of Washington and worked for years at the United Nations on indigenous peoples and their ecosystems.

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Real estate transactions April 2014 Last week’s real estate section left out some of April’s transactions. They are listed below.

Orcas Island April 1 – Richard and Alayne Goodhart of Deer Harbor sold land and a building, 516 Orchard Dr., to John Carl of Kellogg, IA for $357,000.

April 3 – Northwest Trustee Services, Inc of Bellevue sold land and a building, 218 Seaview St., to Sabine Financial Services of Eastsound for $200,251.

Dana Browne, Jon Browne, Heather Baiamonte, Frank Baiamonte and Duncan Fobes of Lake Forest Park sold land and a building 45 Waldron View Ln., to James Lobdell of Eastsound for $60,000.

April 4 – Neil and Brian Porter of Eastsound sold land and a building, 808 Rosario Rd., to David and Jane Ezratty, Trustees of the Ezratty Family Trust of Eastsound for $350,000.

Darin and Carrie Bottner of Woodinville sold land and a building 3241 Deer Harbor Rd., to Robert and Sherwin Ferguson, Revocable Living Trust Trustees of Eastsound for $2,100,000.

Juan and Cathy Munez of Juneau, AK sold land only, 2334 Channel Rd., to James and Karen Graber of Mercer Island for $493,000.

Fannie Mae of Dallas, TX sold land and a building, 53 Hilltop Ln., to Alex Wolf of Eastsound for $301,000.

April 7 – Islanders Bank of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 95 Candlewood Ln., to

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April 8 – Craig and Lizbeth Anderson of Eastsound sold land and a building, 58 Purdue Lake Rd., to Steve and Jennifer Smith of Imperial, NE for $1,000,000.

April 14 – Barton and Shelley Curtis of Eastsound sold land only, N520’ of W549’ of SE ¼ of NW ¼ of section 22, township 37 N, range 2 W, to Carolyn Ozarchuk of San Francisco, CA for $165,000.

Shirley Miner Family Trust, Kirk Callison and Jill Callison of Yarrow Point sold land and a building, 299 Eastsound Shores Rd., to Mike Miller and Laura Wilcox of Kirkland for $1,350,000.

April 15 – Robert Frazier and Peggy Frazier of Seattle sold land only, Lot 3, Madrona Creek Short Plat on Eagle Ridge Rd., to Robert and Carla Thomas, Trustees of the Thomas Trust of Eastsound for $230,000.

April 16 – Valerie West of Eastsound sold land and a building, 247 Robin Song Ln., to Vicki Leimback of Eastsound for $565,000.

John Diefendorf of Mercer Island sold land and a building, 29 Meany Way, to Kirk Callison, Trustee of the Shirley Miner Family Trust of Bellevue for $835,000.

April 17 – Wyndham Resort Development Corporation of Oregon of Orlando, FL sold land and a building, 31 Jack and Jill Place to World Mark the Club of Orlando, FL for $2,449,970.

April 18 – Aggressive Incorporated of Fountain Hills, AZ sold land only, N 1,021’ of E ½ of SW ¼ of SE ¼ of section 4, township

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April 21 – Carol Hannon, Trustee of the Carol Hannon Living Trust of Belvedere, CA sold land and a building, 132 Olga Park Ln., to Russ and Delores Millins of Ferndale for $151,615.

April 25 – Darryl Laramore, Trustee of the Joyce Laramore Bypass Trust of Santa Rosa, CA sold land only, Tract 2 of Reed’s Addition on Point Lawrence Rd., to Brett Marl and Theresa Harris of Seattle for $80,000.

April 28 – Linda Wilkins of Sedro Woolley sold land only, 111 Harrier Ridge Rd., to Suzanne Heyd of Eastsound for $105,000.

April 29 – Washington Federal of Seattle sold land and a building, 195 Ivy Ln., to Daniel Burke of Eastsound for $375,000.

April 30 – Jerry and Kathleen Jinguji of Renton sold land only, 133 Quarry Ln., to Daniel Moos and Patricia Peacock of Mt. Vernon for $97,500.

Daniel Kimple of Eastsound sold land and a building, 244 Kimple Ln., to Beth and Paul Holmes of Eastsound for $370,000.

April 8 – Jeanne Storer, Trustee of the Trust under Will of Sidney Storer of Lopez Island sold land only on Center Rd., to Caleb Pal of Lopez Island for $120,000.

April 11 – Marshfield, LLC of Lopez Island sold land only, portion of NE 1/4 of SW ¼ and NW ¼ of the SE ¼ in section 34, township 35 N, range 2 W on Fisherman Bay Rd., to Double R Bar Ranch Inc. of Lopez Island for $260,000.

April 18 – Eve Morris and Cheryl Brunner, JTWROS of Lopez Island sold land and a building, 164 Sound View Ln., to James and Virginia Troy of Lopez Island for $222,500.

April 21 – Pavey Island Property, LLC of Auburn sold land only, Lot 4 on Pavey Blvd., to Samish Indian Nation of Anacortes for $5,000.

April 30 – Terry Orcutt, Charles Orcutt and Tomi Sage of Arlington sold land only, Lot 4 on William McCauley Short Plat, to Aletha McCauley of Sun City West, AZ for $100,000.

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April 14 – George and Karen Lamb of Decatur Island sold land only, E 330’ of N 320’ of NW ¼ of SE ¼ of section 21, township 35 N, range 1 W on Decatur Island, to Morris and Norine Jones of Decatur Island for $60,000.

April 4 – Carolyn Sowdon, Nana Sowdon, and Barbara Walker, Trustees of The Mark and Barbara Walker Trust of Lake Tapps sold land and a building, 435 Sunrise Rd., to Jeremy and Autumn Fugere of Renton for $200,000.

April 22 – Lesley Karabach of Lynnwood sold land and a building, portion of NE ¼ of SE ¼ of section 12, township 37 N, range 3 W on Waldron Island, to Lanny Wixson and Karen Duncan-Wixson of Burlington for $120,000.

Heather Jones of Olga sold land and a building, 509 Cascade Way, to William Becker of Crandon, WI for $400,000.

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BOYS CHOIR: Ages 6-14, 3:15 – 4:45 p.m., School Band Date: May 22, 2014 Room, $50, Orcas Rec. To: The Sounder Only ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 WOMEN’S OPEN TENNIS: Buck CUPCAKE SOCIAL: 11 a.m., th to 6:30 p.m., Benson Park Tennis Courts, 9:30 – For publication 2 times in the Sounder on May 28 and June 4Hall, 2014.

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Public Meeting To Consider and Take Comments on Proposed Amendments To The Eastsound Subarea Plan Between 4 and 7 pm on Thursday, June 5th at the Eastsound Fire Station (Fire District #2) 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, the Eastsound Planning Review Committee, along with San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department, will be hosting a public meeting to discuss and take comments on the proposed amendments to the Eastsound Subarea Plan.

Copies of the draft subarea plan and regulations are available on the County’s website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/cdpdhome.aspx Hard copies are available by request.

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Restoration of the Strawberry Barreling Building in Olga has begun, and the 45 members of the Orcas Island Artworks hope to move back into the building by early 2015.

The historic barn, home to the cooperative gallery for 33 years, was severely damaged in a fire on July 19, 2013. The fire is still under investigation as a suspected arson.

The Artworks Recovery Fund Drive will kick off on May 28 and culminate on July 19, the one-year anniversary of the fire. The recovery fund will be for the costs of relocating and setting up the new gallery once restoration of the building is complete.

The goal of the fundraiser is $35,000. The Artworks’ wish list can be viewed online at www.orcasartworks.com along with an updated coverage of the fund drive.

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CALENDAR FROM 10 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. SOFTBALL: From 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lower Fields Buck Park, $75, Orcas Rec.

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craftspeople to earn a living from their trade since the co-op was founded in 1981.

The Strawberry Barreling Building is owned by the Olga Strawberry Council, a separate, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to preserve and maintain the building. The Strawberry Council is also accepting donations for the restoration and improvement of the building itself.

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THE ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for the following positions:

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GIS Technician OPALCO is seeking a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Technician with experience in GIS, AutoCAD, database, GPS or comparable systems. A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with members, Co-op leadership, staff and outside agencies are a must. Main roles include updating system and electrical maps, tracking system changes and outages and providing services to other departments to facilitate their needs. This is an Eastsound (preferably) based, bargaining unit, full time position with some travel to other districts as needed. Download a detailed job description and OPALCO employment application at www.opalco.com to apply. Please submit your cover letter, professional resume, OPALCO employment application and references to Katie Maxwell at 183 Mt Baker Rd, Eastsound WA 98245. Position is open until filled. OPALCO is an equal opportunity employer.

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The principal responsibilities are to oversee the accurate recording of all receipts and expenditures, maintain internal financial controls, assist with the management of cash flow, and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting documents and supervise department professional staff in the day to day operations. In the “cooperative” spirit, the Head Accountant must interact effectively with other departmental employees, board members, outside auditors, members, investment and lending institutions, federal and state agencies, vendors and suppliers, and the public. This position requires logical and creative problemsolving skills, completion of tasks with accuracy and speed and the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines, willingness to quickly learn and put new skills and knowledge to work using rapidly changing information and/or technology. Successful candidate must demonstrate integrity, excellent organizational, time management and communication skills and a strong commitment to a team work environment. OPALCO offers employees a unique working culture where member service is combined with state-of-theart technology. Employees work in a high-energy environment where creativity, innovation and teamwork are supported and encouraged. Employees have the opportunity to learn and grow, including training on the latest technologies.

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Job postings and application materials are available at www.orcasisland schools.org Employment.

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The Orcas Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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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.

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Request for Bids Hot Product Tank Trailer Sealed Bids will be received in the office of the County Council, San Juan County until 3:00pm on June 30, 2014, to supply one Hot Product Tank Trailer. Such proposals will then be publicly opened and read.

Specification packets are available at the San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring Street, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250.

Phone (360) 370-0500. Or online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/public works/Bids-and-Specs.aspx.

Bid envelopes must be clearly marked on the outside, “Bids for Hot Product Tank Trailer”, and must be

received prior to 3:00pm on or before the bid opening date at: Clerk of the County Council; 55 Second St N, 1st floor, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

Mailed bids should be sent to: Clerk of the County Council, 350 Court St. #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 All bids shall be accompanied by a

bid bond of no less than 5% of total bid price submitted.

LEGAL NO. SJ564305 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

May 28, June 4, 2014.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number PSJ00014-0008 Reset hearing date PPROV0 -14-0019

Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island

353344008, 1601A Residential dock False Bay Drive, San Juan Multi-family residential development

251514003, 56 Tuatara Rd., Lopez

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Other Date of Date Required Application Complete Permits*

Existing Environmental Documents

SEPA End Date Threshold for SEPA DET Comments

Project Comments End Date**

Orca Dream LLC c/o Francine Shaw PO Box 2112 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Lopez Community Land Trust Sandy Bishop 4/28/14 PO Box25 Lopez, WA 98261

Hearing Hearing Body Place

Hearing Date

Islander Hearing Bank 8/11/14 Examiner Annex

5/22/14

Building Environmental permit Checklist

Adopted DNS dated 2/9/07

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6/18/14

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Revised: remodel 160224004 and DBA LLC, c/o Jeff Otis, 393 3/28/14, Islander existing boathouse Building Environmental Hearing 160212003, Doe Bay Bobbyann Rd., Eastsound, revised 5/21/14 Bank 7/14/14 DNS 6/11/14 6/27/14 and construct permits Checklist Examiner Resort, Orcas WA 98245 5/21/14 Annex massage studio 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. An submitting a written statement to Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning 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 or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. comment period.

Fax (360) 378-3922 * cdp@sanjuanco.com Comments End Date

PSJ00014-0007

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ1058188 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, FEBRUARY 28, 2014

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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.

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.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C. W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq.

Trustee’s Sale No: 01-FRC-127538 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on June 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at IN THE LOBBY OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 350 COURT STREET, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington: A portion of Government Lot 2, Section 11, Township 35 North, Range 4 West, W.M., in San Juan County, Washington, described as follows: Beginning at a point which is North 240.3 feet and West 196.8 feet of the Southeast corner of said Government Lot 2; thence South 0 degree 14’30” West 201.96 feet; thence South 84 degree 43’40” West 103.45 feet; thence North 5 degrees 59’30” West 189.69 feet; thence South 89 degrees 11’40” East 40.00 feet; thence North 2 degrees 17’ West 27.0 feet; thence South 86 degrees 23’ East 85.0 feet to the POINT Of

BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH an undivided one-fourth interest in the following described tract: The South 400 feet of the said Government Lot 2; TOGETHER WITH tidelands of the second class adjoining; EXCEPT county road along the East fine thereof; AND EXCEPT that portion of the said tract lying inside the following described perimeter: Commencing at a point on the Westerly margin of the county road, which point is North 298.27 feet and West 21.87 feet of the said Southeast corner of Government Lot 2; Thence West 10.0 feet; thence South 36 degrees 02’ West 11.44 feet and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing South 36 degree 02’ West 79.16 feet to the P.C. of a curve to the left having a central angle of 49 degrees 36’ and a radius of 129.85 feet; thence along said curve 112.40 feet to the P.T.; thence South 13 degree 34’ East 36.95 feet to the P.C. of a curve to the right having a central angle of 115 degrees 54’40” and a radius of 50.0 feet; thence along said curve 101.30 feet to the P.T. and the P.C. of a curve to the right having a central angle of 40 degree 34’ and a radius of 158.96 feet; thence along said curve 47.43 feet; thence South 84 degree 43’40” West 103.45 feet to a 1-inch iron pipe; thence North 5 degree 59’30” West 189.69 feet to a 1-inch Iron pipe; thence South 89 degree 11’40” East 40.0 feet to a 1-inch iron pipe: thence North 2 degree 17” West 37.0 feet to a 1-inch iron pipe; thence North 89 degree 11’40” West 45.9 feet to a 1-inch iron pipe; thence North 9 degrees 49’10” West 41.77 feet; thence North 38 degrees 08’ West 79.27 feet; thence North 3 degrees 01’40” West 44.8 feet to a 1inch iron pipe; thence South 89 degrees 11 ‘40” East 295.0 feet to 1inch iron pipe; thence South 22 degrees 31’ East 94.6 feet; thence South 5 degrees 48” West 23.0 feet to a 1-inch Iron pipe; thence South 53 degrees 58’ East 14.07 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH a non-exclusive easement for utility purposes over and across a 10 foot wide strip of land, being 5 feet either side of the following described line: Beginning at a point which is North 261.84 feet and West 14.29 feet of said Southeast corner of Government Lot 2; thence South 85 degrees 14’15” West 219.34 feet; thence South 79 degrees 45’15” West 96.13 feet to the terminus of said utility line; TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO a non-exclusive easement for roadway and utility purposes over and across a 20 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the Westerly margin of the county road, which point is North 298.27 feet and West 21.87 feet of the southeast corner of said Government Lot 2; thence West 10.0 feet; thence south 36 degrees 92’ West 90.6 feet to the P.C. of a curve to the left having a central angle of 49 degrees 36’ and a radius of 129.85 feet, thence along said curve 112.40 feet to the P.T.; thence South 13 degrees 34’ East 36.95 feet to the P.C. of a curve to the right having a central angle of 115 degrees 54’40” and a radius of 50.0 feet; thence along said curve 101. 30 feet to the P. T. and the P.C. of a curve to the right having a central angle of 40 degrees 34’ and a radius of 158.96 feet; thence along said curve 112.54 feet to the P.T.; thence North 37 degrees 45’20” West 64.9 feet to the P.C. of a curve to the right having a central angle of 28 degrees 36’10” and a radius of 235.37 feet; then along said curve 117.49 feet to the

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P.T,; thence North 9 degrees 49’10” West 59.0 feet; thence North 38 degrees 08’ West 73.5 feet to the terminus of said easement Situate in San Juan County, Washington Tax Parcel No: 451124004000, commonly known as 104 THREE COVES LANE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/1/2007, recorded 5/4/2007, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 2007 0504002, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from MARGARET PENA, AND GREGG A ZAK, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as Grantor, to LS TITLE OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-J2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-J2. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 11/1/2012, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of February 5, 2014 Delinquent Payments from November 01, 2012 16 payments at $ 6,449.50 each $ 103,192.00 (11-01-12 through 02-05-14) Late Charges: $ 3,547.32 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES TOTAL UNCOLLECTED $ 6,029.53 Suspense Credit: $ 0.00 TOTAL: $ 112,768.85 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $840,591.42, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expenses of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on June 6, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by May 26, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before May 26, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after May 26, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following

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addresses: GREGG A ZAK, 104 THREE COVES LANE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 GREGG A ZAK, 1749 35TH STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816 GREGG A ZAK, 5094 NARWAL DRIVE, EL DORADO HILLS, CA, 95762 MARGARET PENA, 5094 NARWAL DRIVE, EL DORADO HILLS, CA, 95762 MARGARET PENA, 104 THREE COVES LANE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 MARGARET PENA, 1749 35TH STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95816 by both first class and certified mail on 11/27/2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 11/27/2013, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee’s Sale will be held in accordance with Ch. 61.24 RCW and anyone wishing to bid at the sale will be required to have in his/her possession at the time the bidding commences, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check in the amount of at least one dollar over the Beneficiary’s opening bid. In addition, the successful bidder will be required to pay the full amount of his/her bid in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check within one hour of the making of the bid. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property.

IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-984-4663) Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/cons u m e r s / h o m e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searchandsearchstate=WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trus-

tee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceeding under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with section 2 of this act.

DATED: 1/28/2014 REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION Trustee By: BRIAN WELT, AUTHORIZED AGENT Address: 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: www.rtrustee.com A-4441651 05/07/2014, 05/28/2014 LEGAL NO. S553697 Published: The Islands’ Sounder May 7, 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 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 173-201A320.

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.

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 Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder May 21, 28, 2014.

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The Barnacle Wed & Thurs 5 pm - midnight Friday & Saturday 5 pm - 2 am Delicious Nightly Cocktail Specials 249 Prune Alley Cafe Olga 8 to 4 pm Closed Wednesday Call ahead for takeout 18 Urner Street 376-5098

Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant & Moran Lounge 8 am - 11 am Daily for Breakfast 5 pm - 9 pm Daily for Dinner 8 am - Noon, 1 pm - 9 pm Sat. & Sun. Happy Hour 3 pm - 5 pm Fri. & Sat. 376-2222

Mijitas Mexican Kitchen Open Tuesday-Saturday 4pm Happy Hour 4-5:30 pm (Tue-Sat) 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) 376-6722 The Madrona Bar & Grill Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am – 9 pm (Sun - Thurs) 11:30 am - 10 pm (Fri & Sat) 3 pm - 6 pm Happy Hour (M-F) 310 Main Street 376-7171

Tee-Jay’s Tacos/ Oddfellows Tacos, burritos, rice & beans Thursday Noon-7 pm Friday Noon-7 pm 376-6337

Enzos Caffe Mon-Sat 7 - 5 pm, Sun 8 - 4 pm Creperie open Sat & Sun from 9 to 3 pm N. Beach Rd 376-3732

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

White Horse Pub Open at 11:30 am, daily Serving food until 10 pm Mon. to Sat. and Sun. until 9 pm Happy hour is 3 to 6 pm, discounted food and drink.

246 Main Street 376-PUBS

WEST SOUND West Sound Cafe (376-4440) Dinner 4362 Crow Valley Road 5 pm – 9 pm (Wed-Sat)

ORCAS LANDING Orcas Hotel Octavia’s Bistro Mon-Sunday Bar 4 to 9 pm Dinner 5 to 8:30 pm Orcas Hotel Cafe Mon-Thurs 6 am to 5:30 pm Fri-Sun 6 am to 6:30 pm www.orcashotel.com 376-4300

To advertise, call Colleen @ 376-4500 Cost: $12 per listing, 6 lines max.

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