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Raccoons causing trouble in North Beach area? by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

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Parade fun and an audience member at the logging show last year. For a schedule of events, see page 11.

Last week, Rene Sturk was horrified as she approached her chicken coop and found one of her birds without a head. “It was quite gruesome,” said Sturk, who lives in the North Beach area. Sturk assumed that a raccoon pulled the chicken half way through the pen’s wiring then bit off its head since the coop was fully enclosed. She didn’t see the attack, but had noticed a raccoon in a tree nearby for the past week. Several residents of the North beach neighborhood have reported raccoon attacks over the past few years. It’s unclear why raccoons are more bold in this location. Shona Aitken, education coordinator of Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation, said raccoon attacks are very rare. According to Aitken, if an animal is fed consistently by people they lose their wariness of humans, and they can become more confident. She added that raccoons, which are omnivores, mostly forage for smaller meals like snails, slugs and berries. “They eat a wide range of stuff,” she said. “In general they are not hunters.” Adult raccoons weigh 15 to 40 pounds, their weight being a result of genetics, age, available

Orcas man charged with alleged meth dealing by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor

An Orcas Island man accused of selling methamphetamine out of his Rosario-area home is slated to stand trial in early September on felony drug and weapons charges. On July 27, David Atanas Andreev, 39, pleaded not guilty in San Juan County Superior Court to three counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class B felony, and to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, a Class C felony. He was released three days after his arrest, pending a Sept. 5 trial date, on $75,000 bail. Andreev was taken into custody June 13 after local deputies and detectives, backed by a search warrant and assisted by a Bellinghambased K-9 unit, descended on his Geisers Way home. Authorities seized cash, scales, packag-

ing materials, firearms and drugs, including 24 grams of methamphetamine and eight ounces of packaged marijuana, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department. The bundle of confiscated items include a .22-caliber rifle, a .32-caliber revolver and ammunition. Andreev, convicted in 2005 of first-degree possession of stolen property, is prohibited from possessing firearms as the result of that felony conviction. According to the sheriff ’s department, the arrest was the culmination of a four-month investigation into suspicious activity in and around the Rosario-area home. That activity, such as a steady flow of vehicles at all hours of the day, many of which reportedly stayed for only a brief period, prompted numerous complaints to the sheriff ’s department and a

meeting of concerned neighbors in late April that was attended, at the neighbors’ request, by the county prosecuting attorney. A Class B felony, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver carries maximum penalties of 5 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both; however the standard range of sentencing set by the state is 21-27 months for a first offense. According to court documents, authorities believe that Andreev’s alleged drug-dealing may have prompted a break-in and attempted armed robbery at his Geisers Way home in December 2013. Detectives suspect the defendant in that case, Bradley Kenneth Stoner, who has since pleaded guilty to attempted assault and burglary, believed Andreev would be in possession of a good deal of cash because of the alleged sale of illicit drugs.

food, and habitat location. Some males have weighed in at over 60 pounds. The average life span of a raccoon in the wild is two to three years. As long as raccoons are kept out of human homes, not cornered, and not treated as pets, they are not dangerous, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Raccoon populations can get quite large in urban areas, due to hunting and trapping restrictions, few predators, and humansupplied food, according to the USFWS’s website. During this time of year, raccoons are out more frequently in the day searching for food to feed their kits. Aitken added that the best way to deal with raccoons is to make sure they are not enticed to come onto your property. This can be accomplished in a few steps: 1: Spray your yard and deck with unpleasant scents like coyote urine (available for purchase online), lemon juice or vinegar. If you see raccoons in your yard, spray them with a hose to show them they are not welcome. Installing motion sensors for lights or sprinklers also detracts animals from coming closer. 2: Keep compost, garbage and other food contained. Do not leave

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Gallery’s group of painters Spots left at Orcas Montessori

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Painters from the Gallery co-op in Eastsound. Front row, l-r: Anne Pedersen, Anna Willams, Kathy Youngren, Annie Forsythe, Barbara Gourley. Back row: Terry Johnson, Betsy Nelson, Mimi Peters, Cheri Munson. Not pictured: Bill Trogdon, Sue Krieger, Jo Anderson, Kathy Williams. The Gallery is celebrating its first anniversary on July 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 374 North Beach Road (across from Enzo’s, next to Wildlife Cycles).

The following was submitted by Orcas Montessori School Knock on the door of the Orcas Montessori School and a trio of children will welcome you with a warm greeting. That’s just one example of the many ways in which the teaching staff works to foster concepts of courtesy and grace, dignity and respect, empathy and compassion. “For more than 25 years, Orcas Montessori teachers have guided Orcas Island children, nurturing them to become car-

ing and confident citizens of the community,” says director Theresa Chocano. “Montessori is a time-tested educational method specifically designed to respond to the needs and gifts of young children helping them to expand with their natural stages of development. Selfmotivation and independence are characteristics of Montessori students.”

The school still has openings for children ages two and a half to five in the morning and afternoon classrooms for fall. There are Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, Working Connections and tuition assistance opportunities. Call 376-5350 for more information.

Honors for Granger Thomas Granger from Eastsound was named to Central Washington University’s spring honor roll for 2014.

Tess White earns masters Beth Holmes, Roxy Marck, Sandy Friel, Marlis Sandwith and Teri Williams

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Three real estate brokers join T Williams Realty T Williams Realty is bursting with pride and excitement as three new real estate brokers join the office. Owner/Broker Teri Williams and Broker Sandi Friel welcomed Marlis Sandwith, Roxy Marck and Beth Holmes. All are long-time islanders and bring a depth of knowledge about Orcas. “It’s exciting to expand our office, and even more exciting to be working with all these powerful women,” Teri says. “Sandi and I have worked together for years – I didn’t want to add brokers until I found the right combination of powerhouses with great drive, strength and skills. All of these women are energetic, have strong constitutions, strong personal ethics and bring a variety of skills to our office. I’m proud they were drawn to us.” When the women gather, you can feel the positive energy flowing through Teri’s remodeled office. It took strategic planning to make room for all the new desks in the space for T Williams Realty and Permit Resources on North Beach Road. First to join was Marlis Sandwith, licensed broker, who previously lived

on San Juan Island and worked for a real estate office in Friday Harbor, among other community pursuits. Marlis is your go-to Realtor if you want to know about family life in the San Juans. She and her husband, Roger, a sixth-generation islander, now live, work, and play with their three children on Orcas. Next, Roxy Marck recently returned to Orcas Island after a 25-year career as a Realtor in San Diego, CA. In addition to her knowledge of real estate sales, Roxy has five years experience as a Sales Manager at the La Mesa office of Prudential California Realty. Roxy also ran the REO/Relocation department at Prudential Keystone in Fort Worth, TX. She obtained her GRI, Graduate Realtor Institute designation more than 20 years ago. With her diverse background, Roxy

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brings a new perspective to real estate sales on Orcas Island. Beth Holmes is in the process of obtaining her real estate license. As a young girl she spent summers on Orcas with her grandparents, who lived near West Beach Resort and worked at The Right Place Pottery. Beth manages the steel construction business she and her husband established in 1997. For the past three years, she managed the OPAL Community Land Trust office and the Reddick Apartment and Office units. “My office is all about women supporting women,” explains Teri. Other members of the crew include bookkeeper Tina Brown and marketing director Mary Ann Sircely. “We all work hard to support each other in being successful on both a personal and business level.” “Even though T Williams Realty is expanding, we still have that homegrown Orcas spirit,” Teri says. “We’ve always said we are ‘better, not bigger.’ Now we are a little bit bigger and a whole lot better!” she smiles. To learn more, call 360-376-8374 or visit twilliamsrealty.com.

Tess White with her professor on graduation day.

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Orcas Islander Tess White has graduated from Portland State University with a Master of Science in special education. “During her tenure at Portland State, Tess set a remarkable standard for her family and friends by achieving no less than an A in each of her classes thereby obtaining a 4.0 average,” said her husband Greg. Tess says she looks forward to bringing the professional skills that she has gained over the last five years of study to the Orcas community.

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Entries for written word Ken Balcomb stars in new book about Navy sonar Summer is here and it’s time to dust off the old typewriter and send in your newest, latest and greatest poetry, fiction and non-fiction for the San Juan County Fair. It is time, once again for the Island Writers writing contest. Go to the San Juan County Fair website for the online premium book for details and Exhibitor’s Forms: www.sanjuancountyfair.org or go directly to: www.islandwriters.weebly. com for more specifics on Island Writers. Categories are poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction and writing for children. There is a new category “new language” that can be a text, tweet, rap, etc. This year’s fair theme is “Farm-Tastic Fun!” The deadline to submit is July 10. Send entries with a completed form via email in a word document attachment to: islandwriters@gmx.com (preferred method) or send two copies via snail mail to: Written Word, San Juan County Fair, P.O. Box 1094, Friday Harbor,

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Shireene Hale leaves CD&P Shireene Hale, deputy director of Community Development and Planning, is leaving county employment effective August 1 after nine years of service. Hale served San Juan County at a time when it endeavored to meet a host of state required planning mandates. “She tackled several very tough land use planning issues; I appreciate her hard work on the part of the county and its citizens,” said County Manager Mike Thomas. In looking back over her time with the county, Hale said she “enjoyed working with the public as a planner administering the county’s land-use code” and with her fellow county colleagues.

Sheriff urges July 4 safety by SHERIFF ROB NOU

In our efforts to make for a safe and memorable Fourth of July weekend in the islands, the Sheriff ’s Office will have extra patrols deployed throughout the county. Deputies will be highly visible at holiday events, including the parades, fireworks displays and other community gatherings. San Juan County voters enacted a ban on personal fireworks over three years ago. We encourage everyone to enjoy the professional, licensed fireworks shows at Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor on San Juan Island, Eastsound and Deer Harbor on Orcas Island, and over Fishermans Bay on Lopez Island. No personal fireworks of any kind are allowed in the county. Emphasis patrols will be deployed throughout the county during the holiday weekend to enforce DUI laws. Especially on the 4th, after the fireworks shows there is congestion with foot and vehicle traffic. Making sure people get home safely is our priority. We will do all we can to prevent a holiday weekend marred by tragedy. The 4th of July is always a festive celebration of Our Nation’s birth. Enjoy the celebrations, and be responsible. The men and women of the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office will be working hard to keep the holiday weekend safe for all

of us and our families. The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office joins marine law enforcement agencies across Washington this weekend in Operation Drywater, a statewide boating safety effort to address Boating Under the Influence violations. As part of this effort, marine deputies will also be focusing efforts on boat operators having their required Boating Safety Education Cards, and as always ensuring the presence of adequate, proper, and accessible personal floatation devices (PFDs). The safety of those on the

water is critical to our mission as our waters are dangerously cold. Hypothermia sets in quickly, making it difficult for someone in the water to self-rescue, or even assist in their rescue. The importance of wearing life jackets cannot be overemphasized. Deputies will be making on the water contacts of vessels to conduct safety checks and address safety violations. These efforts will continue throughout the boating season to ensure a safe and enjoyable boating experience.

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If you're looking for a gripping, true-life tale about the battles Ken Balcomb has waged to protect the southern resident killer whales, and other marine mammals as well, from the very same government that is supposed to be reeling the endangered population back from the precipice of extinction, well then, my friend, your ship has come in. Seven years in the making, "War of the Whales," a 420-page expose of the U.S. military's often secretive use of sonar in marine waters around the globe, and account of those, like Balcomb, who, through keen supposition and painstaking science, first connected the dots and then launched a courtroom campaign against the U.S. Navy and its perilous program, is due out July 1. Researched and authored by renowned science writer Joshua Horwitz, co-founder of Washington D.C.-based Living Planet Books, and published by Simon & Schuster, “War of the Whales “blends together the spirit of both a suspense thriller of a Grisham novel (except that it's NOT fiction) and the political intrigue of an "All The President's Men." In fact, here's what Bob Woodward, co-author of “All The President's Men, “has to say about it: "A gripping, brilliantly told tale

of the secret and deadly struggle between American national security and the kings of the oceans." And there's this from renowned oceans' advocate Jean-Michel Cousteau: "It's the true story of the underwater collision between life in the ocean and an acoustic storm of military sonar -and of citizen activists holding accountable the world's most powerful Navy. For anyone who wants to save marine life from drowning in man-made noise, this is a must-read book." The book begins with what appeared at the time to be a mysterious mass stranding of beaked whales in the Bahamas. Balcomb, long-time director of the San Juan Island's Center for Whale Research, was witness to that stranding at the center's research facility in the Bahamas, in 2000. Meanwhile, the book's other chief protagonist, attorney Joel Reynolds of the National Resources Defense Council, has begun uncovering bits and pieces of the Navy's mostly concealed sonar operation and is preparing a legal challenge to expose and contest it. In 2003, Balcomb was witness to another mass stranding, of sorts, this time involving members of the southern resident orcas, listed as endangered under federal law in 2005, when the USS Shoup traveled the waterways off the westside

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of San Juan Island with its active-sonar deployed. For Balcomb, who has studied, tracked and kept a yearly census of the southern residents for nearly four decades, being depicted as a larger-than-life character is somewhat "embarrassing." Nevertheless, he believes the book could be thought of as required reading simply from its informative treatment about the use of active sonar and damage it's wrought and, even for him, because of the depth and breadth with which Horowitz documents the role that the military plays, and is aware of, in endangering life in the sea. "Josh really dug in there," Balcomb said. "He's one persistent son-of-a-gun." Editor's note: The Center for Whale Research will receive a $5 donation for every order of "War of the Whales" made via the center's website, www.whaleresearch.com, prior to its official July 1 release date.

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Editorial

To the Editor:

Another perspective on July Fourth

To whoever hit my car

ur annual Independence Day holiday is an opportunity to gather with friends, watch parades and enjoy fireworks displays. We also all know that the day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which signified our freedom from the United Kingdom. In addition to the barbecues, concerts and slathering of sunscreen, it is a day that is rooted in patriotism. And for those who have served in our military or are currently stationed overseas, July 4 can be a bittersweet holiday. Cali Bagby, assistant editor of the Islands’ Sounder, was an embedded journalist in Iraq and Afghanistan prior to moving to Orcas. She wrote the following piece in 2009. Last Fourth of July I drank micro-brews on my roof with a few friends. Fireworks burst in the distance. We were indifferent to celebration. I went to bed early. Perhaps I had some grand notion that Independence Day in Iraq would be different, that the armed soldiers, flags and patriotic streamers would solicit pride or joy or loneliness or sadness. I feel nothing, but the strange effect of another day in a dust storm in the desert, another day of sand and heat. I wake up to an orange glow filtering through my window. Outside the sand blocks out the sun. It must be a joke how every day blends together. I keep waiting for a soldier to jump out of a cake and yell, “Today is actually Groundhog’s Day.” Wouldn’t that make us all roll in laughter for a little while? But the only cake to be had is decorated with a bright blue Lady Liberty and half-eaten by the time I make it to chow. I hear it is delicious. The 115-degree breeze tends to stifle my appetite – not that I am brave enough to complain out loud. Five years ago soldiers were huddled in tents eating MREs (the revolting pre-packaged fare the military serves up to those serving in more remote locations) that turned their bowels into unmoveable solids. At the compound, there is little to talk about except the ghosts of Fourth of July past. Most seem content to pretend they have forgotten the day or even the year because it really doesn’t matter. “Oh is that today?” the soldiers say, smiling sheepishly in the sandy fog and looking at their dusty watches as if they have programmed an alert to notify them that people are celebrating back home with beer, bikinis and barbecues. There is no way for me to reach home, no way to break through that hunk of concrete separating me from lakesides, mountains, the “I’m going to be sick” laughter with friends, the embrace of love, the look in his eyes when I smile and the trees gloriously standing dust-free. These are things I cannot reach, and I cannot give those left behind more than a glimpse into life here. Yes, they can see my pictures and read my words, but they cannot wipe sand from our faces, they cannot turn dusty doorknobs into cramped, ugly rooms and feel the utter emptiness. Dear ones at home, you cannot put your fingers on this place, and those of us here in Iraq know there is nothing we can do about that. We are cut off too. This holiday marks the greatest tragedy of our current condition – that life moves on – that fireworks burst, babies take first breaths and old men weep – even without us.

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To the most recent person who hit my parked car without even leaving a note. You’re not the first. You most likely had a large, high truck with a trailer tow-ball hookup. My car is a 1985 Toyota Tercel wagon, greybrown. Old, yes, but the only car I have had for eight years. You probably thought, like all the others, “That’s just an old island beater. One more dent won’t matter.” Did you ever stop to think that most of the dents on my old beater were caused by people like you? Guess what? It matters to me! Here’s the damage you caused this time with that “one little dent.” My hood will no longer open, nor will the hood mechanism engage. The hood is bent and looks as if someone tried to crowbar it open on both sides. My grill is broken. My right front headlight is bent inward, as is the inner frame under the hood – this may affect my night driving visibility. The last person who hit-and-ran my car messed up my passenger door so it wouldn’t open. I had to do a self-fix with a crowbar, chipping off paint and creating a rust spot, and a door that still won’t really open well. Did it occur to you that this “beater” is the only car I have? That I can’t afford another? That I LIKE my car and am trying to keep it running? That I don’t have the money to fix this damage?

Almanac ORCAS June 23 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29

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High Low Precipitation 64 54 — 69 55 — 71 51 — 69 52 — 64 57 .10 66 57 .04 68 54 .08 Precipitation in June: .84” Precipitation in 2014: 17.36” Reported by John Willis, Olga SUNRISE, SUNSET Sunrise Sunset 5:15 a.m. 9:17 p.m. 5:16 a.m. 9:16 p.m. 5:16 a.m. 9:16 p.m. 5:17 a.m. 9:15 p.m. 5:18 a.m. 9:15 p.m. 5:19 a.m. 9:14 p.m. 5:20 a.m. 9:14 p.m.

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My beloved little old Toyota is built like a tank, not some cheaply made tin-can of today. You have to hit it hard to even make a dent. You could have done the right thing – insured or not. You could have left me a note with your name and number and an offer to help me pay for repairs. You could have at least said “sorry.” You still can – if you have a conscience, and some courage. My number is 376-3796. Sadie Bailey Eastsound

Cat fight to the finish As the only feline in the Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race, I’ve faced some dogged criticism and downright gossip. I’d like to set the record straight on the following and reiterate why you should vote for me: My age: Yes, I’m 17. But in cat lives that just means I have more wisdom than the other candidates. My available lives: There’s talk around town that I’m over my ninelife limit. It’s true, but all the adversity has only made me stronger and more capable. I’m healthy and ready for office! Alley cat lifestyle: Yes, I spend a lot of time hunting and roaming

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Tuesday, July 8 • Orcas Island Public Library Board, 8:30 a.m., at the library.

outdoors. This just means I better understand sustainability concepts. You won’t find me buying a lot of corporate-canned cat food! By golly, I understand the value of putting one’s own food on the table. Family secrets: That’s silly; this cat’s been out of the bag for years! I’m finicky: Hey! That’s a cat generalization and I resent that. I’m aloof; I’ll give you that. I won’t impact change: There’s an old saying, “Dogs have owners; cats have staff.” If I win office, I’ll add jobs here on Orcas! The election will conclude at 2 p.m. on July 5. The election is close and your vote(s) can make a difference. With your help I can win a nose (or whisker). Luna “the cat” Orcas Island

Mayor candidate Jack speaks out As a candidate for honorary mayor of Eastsound, I have striven to maintain a positive campaign but I now feel compelled to engage in a little trash talk. I have been campaigning tire-

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LETTERS FROM 4 lessly since Memorial Day Weekend and, in my travels, have noticed an unfortunate condition at the end of Haven Road. Someone strategically placed a refuse container at this popular parking spot. However, for at least the past week, the container has been full. Rather than accepting that there is no more room for additional trash, people (at least I assume it is people) have been leaving bags of garbage around the receptacle. Therefore, what began as a thoughtful idea has now morphed into a thoughtless garbage dump. I do not know what, if any, arrangements were made to empty the receptacle, but it clearly needs attention. And to those who continue to deposit refuse there when clearly there is no room...please don’t...full means full. I am an advocate for a clean town, but if this receptacle cannot be emptied regularly, then its wellmeaning purpose is instead distorted, and that park-like area becomes a trash heapwhich is quite unfortunate. Jack “the canine”Curtiss Orcas Island

Comments on Eaton’s decision “Rarely do I see an opinion so bungled and riddled with logical cul-de-sacs as the CSA opinion,” said Brian Hodges, Managing Attorney for the NW Office of the Pacific Legal Foundation, in his summation of San Juan County Superior Court Judge Eaton’s decision signed on June 19 in the case of Common Sense Alliance, et al. v. Growth Management Hearings Board of Western Washington. In September of 2013, the Pacific Legal Foundation filed an Amicus Curiae Brief in support of the Common Sense Alliance and the P.J. Taggares Company. In his decision, Judge Eaton found

that the Growth Board had not erred in any of the issues brought by CSA, Taggares or the Friends of the San Juans (FOSJ). Yesterday, Mr. Hodges posted his entire comments to PLF’s Blog, “Washington Trial Court Fumbles the Ball in Post-Koontz Case.” Judge Eaton’s decision was the first post-Koontz decision and is “far from the doctrinal clarity we predicted,” said Hodges. Last year the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case of Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District and clarified that an unlawful exactions case falls within the doctrine of unconstitutional conditions. Mr. Hodges said further, “... the [San Juan County] court upheld a massive land grab without first determining whether the burden of protecting and enhancing the marine environment is properly placed only on those select few shoreline property owners who apply for permits, rather than being spread among San Juan County’s entire population as the Takings Clauses of the U.S. and Washington State Constitutions demand.” “...All a county has to do is shop for a consultant to say that a given buffer is beneficial to the environment, and the exactions is lawful. This brings us directly back to CAPR versus Sims (King County) in which Division I of this state’s Court of Appeals said public benefit alone is not sufficient,” said Sandy Mackie. CSA, Taggares and FOSJ have 30 days to decide whether to file an appeal to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division I. Growth Management Hearings Board Seeks Another Hearing Since late April, CSA has been waiting for the Growth Board’s decision on the matter of whether or not San Juan County has met the Board’s mandates to bring the County’s Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) into compliance with the Growth Management Act. This decision by the Growth Board was to be made

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within 45 days of April 24. However, late last week, CSA’s attorney Mackie and the other attorneys involved received word that the Growth Board has asked for yet another hearing on the matter of the County’s compliance. The hearing will be in Anacortes on July 10, at 10:15 a.m.. Common Sense Alliance

Opt out of GMA I went to the meeting about the opportunity that San Juan County has to “Opt Out” of the Growth Management Act, and I was thrilled that we have this opportunity now! If one doesn’t have to live in an Urban Growth Area because of size restrictions on acreage/house ratios, Orcas is lovely. However. if

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you are scrunched together in an Urban Growth Area with street light pollution, noise, and fumes from cars, people always around, with it is another story. The GMA effectively keeps the workers in “their place” (in Eastsound). Unless you have the time to “toodle” around the Island for the fun of it, one doesn’t enjoy the pleasures of island life. Acreage would be nice, but not at inflated prices. The five or more acres per dwelling rule that effectively segregates people, one from the other and most especially, from the natural world! When I came here, 30 years ago, Orcas was a true island community. People mingled with each other. Newcomers blended and adopted the “island way,” which included socializing together and helping

each other out as neighbors should. Island dances were quite popular. I remember when multimillionaires, farmers, office workers, gardeners, artists, business owners, house cleaners, writers and a couple of homeless individuals mingled and danced together, human to human. This is what island living truly is! Along with new wealth came the separation of people and the GMA which effectively cemented that separation. The workers live in town and the rest of the island is for those lured here by land ads in the Wall Street Journal in the 1990s. They came here with the means to afford to live in the “country” for which land prices shot up to the sky. Many old island families had to sell their land because the taxes were

raised too high to keep large parcels of land. Now, the workers actually need all of the wonderful nonprofits to help them out. Independent island life is a thing of the past. The Growth Management Act is a tool to acclimate people to Agenda 21, which is slowly being implemented worldwide under the guise of Environmental Protection, and it has nothing to do with protecting our dear Mother Earth and all of our sisters and brothers in the plant and animal kingdoms. This act is a betrayal of the people and of the Earth herself. Do some in depth research on it. You may see that “paradise” no longer exists for many of the people on Orcas Island. Spirit Eagle Eastsound

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Calla lily, for one 7. Aim 11. Egg cells 14. Foods prepared by straining or blending 15. Hip bones 16. Appear, with "up" 17. Even though 18. Feign 20. Setting for TV's "Newhart" 21. Congratulations, of a sort 22. Corporate department 23. Dull knife for cutting envelopes (2 wds) 27. Blows it 28. Matterhorn, e.g. 29. Avid 32. Donnybrook 33. Toni Morrison's "___ Baby" 34. Kitchen appliances for cooking food 36. Sylvester, to Tweety 37. Iron collar 39. "___ Maria" 40. Vehicle with caterpillar treads 42. Grand ___ ("Evangeline" setting) 43. "Don't bet ___!" (2 wds) 44. Truck Renting and Leasing Association (acronym) 45. Persian, e.g. 46. ___ fruit 47. Golf hole location (2 wds) 50. Quark flavor 53. Common deciduous tree 54. "Is that ___?"

55. Helicopter landing place 57. Contacts quickly, perhaps 60. Afflict 61. Cheat, slangily 62. View from Jidda (2 wds) 63. "Don't give up!" 64. Wearing footgear 65. Inner shrine Down 1. Marienbad, for one 2. Afghan monetary unit 3. Someone chosen to decide a disputed issue 4. Wee 5. "Die Lorelei" poet 6. "C'___ la vie!" 7. Embezzled

8. A-list 9. Order between "ready" and "fire" 10. Revolt 11. October birthstone 12. Cast a ballot 13. "Planet of the ___" 19. Florida's Key ___ 21. Frigid 23. Directions included two ___ and two rights 24. Off the mark 25. Knocking sound (hyphenated) 26. Kitty 30. Second part 31. Bad-mouth 35. Arrive, as darkness 37. Runs clumsily 38. Car luggage compartment

41. Bay of Naples isle 43. The Virgin Mary (2 wds) 48. Bit of statuary 49. Gambled 50. ___ room on the Internet 51. Prince of Wales, e.g. 52. Comrade in arms 56. "___ Baby Baby" (Linda Ronstadt hit) 57. Victorian, for one 58. Basic monetary unit of Romania 59. "Casablanca" pianist

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ne in three teens has experienced some kind of abuse in their dating relationship, according to the American Journal of Public Health. One in three. This includes physical and emotional abuse, stalking, and sexual coercion. Abuse may look different in teen versus adult relationships, but we need to take it just as seriously.

The Washington State Domestic Violence Fatality Review has been studying domestic violence–related homicides in our state since 1997. The research shows how early many abusive relationships start. Nine percent of domestic violence homicide victims were under 21 at the time they were killed, and 31% of homicide victims in studied cases were under 21 when they started dating the abuser. Several met in high school or middle school. Researchers found that education about dating violence in schools was not sufficient and often started too late. In their first experiences with dating, these young people did not get critical information about what a healthy relationship is or practical tips on what to do if someone was abusing them. Their parents also did not have the information they needed. Many tried to help, but did not know about resources—like their local domestic violence program—that could help them in their efforts.

Murray speaks for immigration reform In a speech on the Senate floor last week, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) laid out her priorities for Administrative action on federal immigration policies if House Republicans fail to take up comprehensive immigration reform legislation this summer. Murray said that if Republicans ignore their opportunity to act, the Obama Administration should stop deportation of non-criminal detainees, ensure due process in the immigration court system, expand prosecutorial discretion, and dramatically reform detention policies. In her speech, Murray also detailed specific examples of how the broken immigration system is impacting families and communities in Washington state. She discussed the concerning treatment of undocumented detainees at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash., and senseless deportation actions taken against undocumented immigrants in Washington state, including Benjamin Nunez-Marquez, a beloved community member and critical employee at the West Sound Lumber Company on Orcas Island. To read her comments, visit http://goo.gl/qwuXZZ.

Wright scholarships The Lopez Artist Guild announces the recipients of the Shirley Wright Scholarship for 2014. Miriam Drahn and Maya Haber each received a $1,000 grant from LAG, presented at the Lopez High School Graduation Ceremony on June 7. Miriam will be attending Naropa University in Colorado and plans to be

Alleged animal abuse ends in euthanasia for dog by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

Photos have been circulating on Facebook of what appear to be an extremely neglected canine with a look in its eyes of agony and bewilderment. It was a look that has haunted viewers of the photo and propelled comments of outrage. The animal looked malnourished with open wounds and one that seemed to be wriggling with maggots. Two islanders, who stumbled upon the dog on San Juan Island and took the photos, called the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department to report the situation. A deputy arrived on the scene around the time the dog’s owner appeared. According to

Undersheriff Bruce Distler, the owner then took the dog to the vet, where it was euthanized. The case is currently under investigation by the sheriff ’s department. According to Washington State Legislature, animal cruelty in the first degree, a class C felony, occurs when a person intentionally (a) inflicts substantial pain on, (b) causes physical injury to, or (c) kills an animal by a means causing undue suffering, or forces a minor to inflict unnecessary pain, injury, or death on an animal. If a person is found guilty of animal cruelty they could face a fine up to $10,000, imprisonment up to five years and would be prohibited permanently from owning or caring for any similar animals after a conviction.

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William “Bill” LaPorte, 53, of Eastsound, Wash., passed away at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. on Wednesday, June 25. He was born on May 30, 1961, the son of Wilfred and Myrna (Spicklemier) LaPorte. He grew up and spent most of his life on Orcas

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Island and could never be talked into moving to the mainland as his sisters wanted him to. Bill enjoyed outdoor activities such as gardening, walking and fishing. He did not have any children of his own but loved and spoiled his nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, Wash. and the San Juan Islands. To share

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an art teacher. Maya will be attending Bates College in Maine and chose it because of their strong Visual Arts program. Normally, one scholarship is awarded each year, but because there was no applicant in 2013, the LAG Scholarship Committee strongly suggested that both of this year’s applicants be recognized.

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SJ man cited for dumping tires on shoreline by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor

Accused of dumping at least 60 automobile tires on the shoreline of the Land Bank's Westside Preserve, a San Juan Island man has about three more weeks to cover the cleanup costs and the expense of disposing of the discarded debris, some of which ended up in the water, or face additional fines or possible criminal prosecution. Following a two-month investigation by local law enforcement officials, Richard Morgan Foley, 33, was served with two notices of land-use violations by the county’s Community Development and Planning Department in early June. The first, the alleged dumping of the tires in midMarch, calls for reimbursing San Juan County a total of $4,700 for the cleanup

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Using a sheriff's boat to help clear debris, Land Bank employees and the sheriff department’s work crew clean up and clear a mass of tires dumped in mid-March on the Westside Preserve. costs and paying a fine of $1,000 by July 20, or making arrangements to pay that bill by that date. He had 45 days to contest the alleged violation, which was issued June 2. Should he fail to comply, local land-use rules allow the county to impose additional fines beginning at

$500 a day and to pursue criminal charges. In addition, Foley was served notice to cease and desist operating what local officials describe as a unpermitted wrecking and salvage yard at his Roche Harbor Road home, and to remove the many assorted broken down vehicles,

scrap metal, appliances and cast-off mechanical parts scattered around the property, which, according to county records, is owned by his mother, a resident of Montana. That notice is the second in the last two years in which Foley has been ordered to

cease and desist, and to cleanup, the wrecking operation at the Roche Harbor Road property, according to county Code Enforcement Officer Christopher Laws. As part of the recent investigation, local officials determined Foley falsely claimed to have discarded a mass of tires he had been ordered to dispose of at either of two recycling and scrap businesses on the mainland. Representatives of both businesses said they have no record showing Foley had been involved in such a transaction during the relevant dates, according to the notice of violation. Laws also noted that photographs taken as part of earlier investigations at the Roche Harbor Road property, which show the make and tread types of

Airport flight checks Eastsound residents probably couldn’t help but notice a blue and white Lear Jet that made repeated approaches and departures at the Orcas Airport on Monday, June 24. The Lear Jet that made the passes is owned by the Federal Aviation Administration and is highly instrumented to evaluate airport navigation components and instrument procedures to ensure their accuracy and safety. The evaluation should help travelers use the airstrip in all-weather conditions. In this instance, the FAA was

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re-evaluating the ground device that uses lights to assist a pilot in landing, also called VGSIs, on both runways to ensure they were set to the correct standards for terrain south of the airport. During the flight check, the southern indicator was found to be out of tolerance and multiple passes were needed to dial it in. In addition to checking the VGSI on each runway, this flight check also evaluated a new, draft standard instrument departure (SID) to the south. When published, the new SID will permit safe departures with significantly lower ceilings and visibilities than currently permitted. There is also an instrument approach from the north in development

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various tires, matched those dumped at the Westside Preserves. Foley reportedly admitted to also having loaded on a flatbed truck another 70-100 tires that he was ordered to dispose of, and then concealed them in dense brush on a property on Julie Way, near Trout Lake. He is ordered to dispose of those as well.

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Elusive slug-eating snake found on San Juan Island A San Juan Island couple, Maria Michaelson and Eben Shay, recorded the first documented sighting of the sharp-tailed snake on San Juan Island when their cat brought it home last Thursday evening. “It was a totally lucky find,” said Michaelson. “We had just learned about the snakes the day before, and we were determined to find one but didn’t expect for it to happen so quickly, and certainly not this way.” The snake was carefully collected and will be donated to the University

of Washington’s Burke Museum. Sharp-tailed snakes are a small, secretive species that is presumed to be closely associated with Garry oak ecosystems. Less than five percent of Garry oak habitats remain, which accounts in part for why the snakes are so infrequently encountered. The snakes, which specialize in eating slugs, spend almost all of their time undercover in rotting logs and possibly underground. They are smoother in appearance than the resident garter snakes and have

grey/brown/reddish coloration with a sharp thornlike scale at the end of their tale. Sharp-tailed snakes are non-venomous and very docile. The first documented occurrence in San Juan County occurred in 2006 on Turtleback Mountain as Land Bank stewards Ruthie Dougherty and Doug McCutchen discovered one under a rock while constructing a trail. Like Michaelson, they recognized the snake as something different from the regular garter snakes encoun-

Civil War Veteran, Master Carpenter-Michael Donohue by JAN KOLTUN

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Michael S. Donohue (18421916), one of Orcas Island’s first builders, was born near Limerick, Ireland. According to his obituary in the Friday Harbor Journal, Feb.10, 1916, he came to a New York farm with his parents in 1847. He stayed there until the Civil War called; in 1862 he enlisted in the Union Army, Company K, 123rd Regiment of volunteers. Serving until the end of the war, he marched with Sherman to the sea. How and why did he come to Orcas? Here the differences between oral history and print-authority begin to show. Somebody told me, many years ago, that he rowed from Bellingham to Orcas with two other pioneer progenitors: Peter Bostian and Martin Luther Kimple. After the war, he tried homesteading in Kansas, where his son, Harry, was born. Then he revisited the New York farm, returned to Seattle and came to Orcas. I would love to substantiate the story of rowing to Orcas. It could be! A article by his son, Harry, in a 1944 Orcas Islander, doesn’t rule out the story, because he said Michael came to Orcas first and then brought his fam-

ily, which by this time included his wife, Myra, whom he had wed November 15, 1870 in the Kansas/Missouri area. Harry was 11 years old when they came up from Seattle on the steamboat Evangel in 1883. They stayed in an Eastsound boarding house while he claimed homestead land adjoining the property of his old friend, Martin Luther Kimple. (Donohue’s is the site of the present Orcas Gun Club.) In 1890, he bought land on North Beach Road from Walter and Rozilla Sutherland. The Donohues planted an orchard and sold apples through a commission merchant, Jackson & Son, in Seattle. Michael built Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the Methodist Church and its next-door manse (the latter church became Orcas Island Community Church many years later). He served as county commissioner in 1904 when the new courthouse was built in Friday Harbor (using Kimple brick). He was Master of the Grange in 1914. That same year, he attended the reunion of the Blues and Grays on the field of Gettysburg. According to Harry, Michael and Myra made the first wheeled vehicle trip from Eastsound to Deer Harbor. Previously, before the road was

blasted from the cliffs between West Sound and Deer Harbor, freight had been sent by boat between the two places. The Donohues’ life was marked both by joy and sadness. Their younger son, Emil, died in 1902. He had attended Pacific Lutheran College, and worked as a proofreader for the Seattle Times. In the 1918 flu epidemic, their daughter Isabelle, died. She was the first person to be buried in the Mount Baker Cemetery. Still, there were happy times. The San Juan Islander of Nov. 18, 1910, reported that about forty friends and neighbors gave them a fortieth anniversary surprise party at their home. Ben Harrison presented them with a set of cut glass water glasses, pitcher, and large bowl, remarking that “Mr. and Mrs. Donohue are busy, useful people. . . in the 21,024,000 minutes of their married life they have built a monument of things done which we, their friends, can see and greatly appreciate.” Upon Michael’s death from pneumonia, after a brief illness, the Feb. 10, 1916 Friday Harbor Journal reported: “Mr. Donohue’s kindly disposition and lovable character attracted to him many friends, by whom he will be greatly missed.”

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tered in the islands and snapped a picture in order to identify it. Washington State Fish and Wildlife officials confirmed it as the first sharp-tailed snake seen in Western Washington since the 1950s in addition to being the first in the San Juan Islands. The snakes are listed as an endangered species in Canada where they are known to occur on just four of the Gulf Islands and on the outskirts of Victoria. The snakes are more common towards the southern part of their range in Oregon and California. Since the original discovery the Land Bank has been working closely with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to survey for the snakes, primarily on Orcas and San Juan. Two more snakes were found on Turtleback Mountain

Preserve in 2013. The Land Bank and WDFW are also collaborating with the University of Washington’s Conservation Canine program to use their trained “scent detection” dogs to try locating the snakes.

Contact Ruth Milner or Doug McCutchen if you are interested in helping survey your property for this species. For information: www. env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/shtsnake_IDguide_ web.pdf

Preparing for the pups The following was submitted by the Whale Museum. Summer has arrived… and that means it is time for harbor seal pups. If you have spent any time in the San Juan Islands, you have probably noticed that we have a lot of harbor seals. In fact, the Salish Sea probably has the most dense harbor seal population in the world. These seals are also the only pinnipeds that can be found here year-round. Every June through August, nearly 2,000 new seal pups are born around the islands. Although it can be thrilling to see these adorable, large-eyed youngsters sunning on the beach or bobbing in the water next to their mothers, it is important to make sure that our bustling human population does not hinder the seals’ well-being. Harbor seal pups found alone on beaches generate a lot of concern from local residents as well as visitors. How can you help? The best thing to do is to give it space. Zero human interference actually maximizes the pup’s chances for survival.

If you come across a pup this season, please follow these simple rules: Do not touch or move it; do not feed it; do not pour water on it; do not try to drive it back into the water. Do keep people and dogs at least 100 yards away (it’s the law). And do call the stranding hotline at 1-800-562-8832. Another way you can help is to make sure you are not polluting and pick up trash when you see it; one of last season’s harbor seal pups was recently sighted with a plastic packaging band digging into its skin. Something as simple as cutting through plastic loops before throwing them away can save lives. Unfortunately, even without human interference, not all of this summer’s pups will survive to be adults. The natural mortality rate for harbor seal pups is very high The harbor seal population in the San Juan Islands has not grown or decreased for almost a decade. This doesn’t leave a lot of room for new seals. Its hard to think about seal pups dying, but they do provide food and nourishment for dozens of other local animals, from bald eagles to sea stars to crabs. Please help us respect these natural cycles for the benefit of the entire Salish Sea ecosystem! Report all stranded marine mammals (dead or alive) to the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 1-800-562-8832

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Goodbye to the Evergreen State Islanders and Washington State Ferries staff said “bon voyage” to the fleet’s oldest ship, the 87-car Evergreen

State, with one last ride from Friday Harbor to Anacortes Sunday, June 29. Crews decommissioned the

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vessel and retired it from service following its final sailing. The Evergreen State was the first vessel custom built for Washington State Ferries in 1954. The 87-car Klahowya will take over as the San Juan Islands’ interisland ferry following the departure of the Evergreen State. In the recent past the Evergreen plied the waters of San Juan County between Anacortes and Sidney B.C.

At the time of her retirement, she served the interisland route. “Washington State Ferries, and the Evergreen State have enabled our county to grow our economic base and provide basic transportation to Anacortes, Sidney and between islands,” said San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes. “Words are not enough to express what the Evergreen State has done for our community.”

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Calendar of events for July 3-5 Thursday, July 3

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Saturday, July 5

The annual fireworks show will start at dusk at the Deer Harbor Marina. Viewing is only allowed from the pier and beach. Music on the dock.

Bingo at the Legion The Sons of The American Legion are sponsoring bingo to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool and Childcare Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each game is 50 cents and winnings are half the pot. If you wear your Kaleidoscope T-shirt your first game is free. Concessions provided.

Friday, July 4

Community Band will perform at 9 p.m.

Pancake Breakfast Orcas Island Fire and Rescue’s annual pancake breakfast is from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. Volunteers will be serving up the secret recipe for pancakes, sausage, eggs, and beverages. Adults are $7, children $5 and those under five years of age eat free. Proceeds benefit the Orcas Fire Volunteer Association.

5k Fun Run/Walk

The Orcas Island Historical Museum is again sponsoring the Fourth of July Celebration on the Green. This event is about local heritage, games, hot dogs, the logging show and family fun. The schedule on the Village Green is as follows: Live auction: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Silent auction: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Games: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beer garden: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food and vendors: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Logging show: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m Entertainment: 3 to 4 p.m.

The Funhouse’s Annual July 4th 5K Fun Run/Walk starts on the Village Green and ends at the Eastsound Fire Station. Divisions include a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1K kids’ run. Walkers will start at 8:45 a.m. The kids’ race will start at 9 a.m., and runners will start at 9:15 a.m. Preregistration is encouraged at www.funhousecommons.org. The 5K fee is $40. The kids’ race fee is $10. The 5K fee includes a T-shirt, and additional shirts or kids’ shirts may be purchased for $15. New this year is a VIP supporter option – those registering at this $100 level will receive a special swag bag. All funds raised go to The Funhouse Commons.

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Celebration on the Green

The fireworks display in Eastsound will start at dusk. Enjoy the view

The 39th annual Lions Club Salmon

BBQ will be held at the Eastsound Fire Station from 1 to 7 p.m. The menu includes smoked salmon or chicken, with a baked potato, coleslaw, roll, and lemonade or iced tea. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for kids the day of the event. Advance tickets are $16 and $10, and are available at the Orcas Historical Museum’s Celebration on the Green on July 4 and in front of Island Market on July 3. Proceeds fund local community programs plus scholarships for graduating seniors.

offering a $100 cash prize and two $50 Island Market gift certificates for the top three entries that most uniquely capture the theme of the parade. All are invited to enjoy the parade on North Beach Road and Main Street starting at 11 a.m.

Eastsound mayor race

Check out the offerings from local merchants at the Orcas Farmers’ Market at the Eastsound Village Green, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Four canines and a feline are contending for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound this year. The 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, the Farmer’s Market or online via oich.org. The race concludes 2 p.m. on July 5.

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“Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is the theme for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Community Parade in Eastsound. The Harvey family – Russ and Rita and children Rich, Rob, Ryan, Rachel, Ray and Renae along with Mom/ Grandma Francis Harvey – will all serve as grand marshals of the parade. Russ has been an islander for more than 50 years and met wife Rita when she visited the island in the mid1970s. They married in 1979. Francis has led the way as a tutor and educator of island children for more than 30 years. The Chamber of Commerce – with the sponsorship of Island Market – is

“The Magic Show” is coming to the Sea View Theatre on July 5. It will start at 7:30 p.m. with a BBQ beginning at 6 .m. The show will feature the magic and illusions of Matthew Laslo and aerial silk artists Maria Bullock, Madi Jane West and Virginia Sides. Doors open at 6 p.m. for burgers, hotdogs and concessions (veggie options too). All proceeds from the barbecue will benefit the building improvement fund. Tickets are $5 for youth (14 and under) and $10 for adults at Smith and Speed in Eastsound or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/720610.

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Summer season of the Met Orcas middle school girls Contributed photo

At left: “Rigoletto” is set in Las Vegas.

The Met: Live in HD 2014 Summer Encores begin at Orcas Center. Six stunning presentations are back on screen this summer commencing with “Rigoletto” – the Met's bold production set in Las Vegas featured on “60 Minutes.” On Saturday, July 12, Orcas Center kicks off the Met Summer Encores, featuring select performances from the groundbreaking Live in HD series. The 2014 Summer Encores series will offer screenings of six popular Live in HD transmissions: Verdi’s Rigoletto (July 12), Puccini’s La Rondine (July 26), Verdi’s Otello (Aug. 2), the Baroque pastiche The Enchanted Island (Aug. 30), Gounod’s Roméo and Juliette (Sept. 6) and Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West (Sept. 13). Encores are Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Here are some facts about The Met: Live in HD and the Summer Encore series. Q. How did the idea of The Met: Live in HD start?

A. The program was developed as a way to reach existing audiences and to introduce new audiences to opera through new technology. The Met has an 80-year tradition of broadcasting live performances to millions of radio listeners globally on the Toll Brothers–Metrop olitan Opera International Radio Network. This offered the springboard for the Live in HD program. Most of the HD transmissions are also simulcast on radio. Q. How many people at the Met are involved in producing the Live in HD presentations? What are their various roles? A. There is a huge team of people involved in bringing Met performances to the big screen. This includes everyone from stagehands and stage managers to the singers, chorus and orchestra, audio and video technicians, cameramen, producers, scriptwriters, hosts, and people in charge of marketing and distributing the series.

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Q. Is this program just for opera fans? A. The Met: Live in HD is for everyone. The productions are chosen to represent a variety of styles and the full range of the Met repertoire and artists. They all feature great storytelling, great singing, and extraordinary production values. Many people tell us that it is a perfect, low-risk way to introduce a reluctant opera goer to the art form. Q. How are the operas chosen for the series? Are there some operas that might be more “challenging” for a general audience than others? A. Various factors play a part in choosing the repertoire for Live in HD, including the music, the composers, the performers, a Met favorite, etc. In general, opera, when it’s presented at the highest level both musically and theatrically, appeals to a very broad audience. Q. Where can I obtain a list of the featured operas, performance dates, start times, synopses, cast lists and venues? A. Detailed information is available on our website at metopera.org/ LiveinHD. You may link to any of the cinema partner websites from the Met website so if you’re off island you might attend a performance at another location. Tickets are $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 3762281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office.

are softball champions

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First row: Olivia Brunner-Gaydos, Phaedra Osborn, Jessica Nichols, Joanne Mietzner. Second Row: Alyssa Johns, Rayna Coffelt, Tori Sturk, Katy Minnis, Violet Sturk and Taylor Morrison Back row: Chela Scheckel-Mohler and Coach Brooke Bruland. Not pictured: Coach Emily Bodenhamer, Katrina Schiller and Ella Harris. by ROANN MIETZNER Special to the Sounder

The weekend of June 14 and 15 was a weekend of joy for the Orcas Middle School Softball girls. This team of 13 girls had only 11 girls playing at tournament in Friday Harbor, but they fought hard against two strong Friday Harbor teams. Their first game Saturday afternoon against the first Friday Harbor Team was not an easy one. Orcas was down, but they fought hard to win their first game of the tournament. The Orcas girls then faced their second Friday Harbor Team. It was another game of stamina and determination where Orcas fell behind but rebounded to win the game while battling wind and rain. Sunday began with rain again, and the girls were not well rested after camping out Saturday night in the rain, but Orcas was not down. They began their morning game against Friday Harbor’s team for the second round of the tournament. Although the Friday Harbor team was anxious to take back a win over Orcas, the girls were not about to give them their chance. They battled throughout the game with each team gaining one or two runs in each inning to get ahead of their opponent.

Going into the fourth inning, Orcas was behind by four runs but regained their position with five runs and the lead. The teams continued to keep the runs low. In the end Orcas managed to win over Friday Harbor. The final game Sunday afternoon for the Championship saw the same two teams battling it out for a third game within two days. The girls were all tired but determined. This game proved to be the toughest one with Orcas trailing much of the game, but they never gave up. Tori Sturk pitched her fourth game of the weekend. She continued to be steady at the mound with only a short break while Katy Minnis took the mound for a portion of one inning. The Orcas girls struggled with minor injuries but proved their strength as they went into the final inning with a tight score with Friday Harbor ahead by one run. The Orcas girls kept the scores low again with just two runs gained by Friday Harbor. They took their final turn at bat and evened the score. With two outs and three runners on base, Alyssa Johns took her turn at bat. One hit, one run home, and Orcas had won the tournament. It was a close game and both teams played with spirit and teamwork. It was a great series of games, allowing Orcas to come home with their first championship from this tournament.

Public Notice Orcas Island School District # 137 The Orcas Island School District No. 137 will be completing the 2014–2015 budget, and placing the same on file in the school district office by Thursday, July 10th, 2014, and a copy thereof will be furnished to any person who will call upon the District for it. On Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., in the high school commons, the Board shall hold a budget work session and public hearing. At the following regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., in the high school commons, the Board shall hold a second public budget hearing and may adopt the 2014–2015 General Fund, ASB Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund budgets. Any person may appear at the meeting to be heard for or against the budget or any part thereof.

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Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is accepting donations for its Annual Yard Sale on July 12. They will take gently used items in good condition. No clothes, televisions, computer electronics, copiers, VHS/cassette tapes, appliances, Christmas stuff or exercise equipment. Donations can be brought to Kaleidoscope at 1292 North Beach Road.

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DANCE CLASS: Community dance class from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. The tango will be taught by Stan and Kay Miller. Instruction will begin promptly at 7 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m. The classes are free and no partner is needed.

SUN., JULY 6 TENNIS CLINIC: Orcas Park

and Rec is offering a “Free Family Tennis Clinic” starting at 3 p.m. on the Buck Park tennis courts. This clinic will provide exercises and games that develop skills for tennis and family fun. Each child must come with an adult to play and learn with. Racquets and balls will be provided. No black soled shoes or flip-flops. Contact OIPRD.org or call 360-376-7275 to register. Limited to 10 child / adult teams.

WEDS., JULY 9 “TWELFTH NIGHT”: From

8:15 to 10:15 p.m., Doe Bay Resort, free. Summer is here and it’s time for you and your guests’ annual treat Island Stage Left’s magical “Shakespeare Under the Stars.” Dress warmly and bring a blanket. First-comeand-welcome-all basis.

GYPSY MOON: Often referred to as Gipsygrass, Gipsy Moon is something like a backwoods hoedown meets the smoky basement of a New York jazz club, 8 to 11:30 p.m., free, Random Howse.

SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. ADULT OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL:

7 p.m. to dusk at Buck Park.

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. 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 p.m., Funhouse Yurt, $25 or drop in $5, 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, 4- 5 p.m., Old Gym, $20. SOFTBALL: 6:30 p.m., Lower Fields Buck Park, free.

TUES. – ONGOING AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AA FOR MEN: 7-8 p.m.,

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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.

WEDS. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: An S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery group, 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. ADULT OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL:

From 7 p.m. to dusk at Buck Park. Two nets will be up on the grass for drop-in play, weather permitting. Free.

THURS. –ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Storytime in the Children’s Room at the library. AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Aly, Eastsound.

FRI. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

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.

SAT. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m.,Emmanuel. Last Saturday of month.

Orcatrazz Swing Band concert Take a musical journey with Orcatrazz Swing Band. The Music Committee at Emmanuel Parish invites you to join them at the Brown Bag Concert on July 9 at noon. Arrive early as this is a popular concert and seating is limited.

Band leader Ken Speck has performed and traveled with his own band before putting together Orcatrazz on Orcas Island. The band members have varied experiences ranging from amateur to professional and students and music teachers.

They love playing on Orcas and fun making music of the big band era and a little rock and roll on occasion. The concerts are free, however donations are requested to help fund a scholarship for a local music student to attend music

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Effective July 1, commercial and residential permitted burning will be closed through September. If conditions allow, the Orcas Fire Department expects permitted burning to reopen in October. Recreational camp fires no larger than two feet in diameter are currently allowed. If you have a recreational fire, make sure that it is attended at all times and maintain a method of extinguishment in close proximity. When you are finished with the camp fire, make sure it is “dead out.”

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Marine Watch 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.

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J pod has been around the islands doing their “normal” Spring/Summer routine, basically circumnavigating San Juan County on almost a daily basis. They appear to be foraging most of the time with success. A naturalist we know took photos of J pod as they passed by Lime Kiln State Park a week or so ago. When she was able to transfer the photos to her laptop to get a better image she realized that in most of the photos the whales had salmon in their mouths! The salmon run must be better than expected, good news for the whales. Besides J pod, some of L pod has made and appearance as well. Still no sign of K pod except for a day last month when they blasted in and headed back out to sea. Should be any day that the K's come back to the islands. Transient orca whales have also been around allot. We had T's in Deer Harbor twice in one week so far in June, as well as off the Orcas ferry dock. The increase in transients here is probably due to the increase in their prey species, harbor seals and harbor porpoises. It makes for an interesting day when we can see residents and transients on the same trip. This weekend the T-49b's, a family of five orca were within a mile of J pod. J pod was traveling north off Henry Island and the T-49b's were tucked in behind Battleship island. It was clear the T-49b's were avoiding J pod by staying behind Battleship Island until J pod passed. The J's didn't seem interested or perhaps they didn't know the T's were there. The T's were definitely aware of their predicament, acting erratic and stressed. It was one of the closest encounters I've ever seen. Transients and residents are two distinct populations of orca whales. They do not breed or interact with each other. Big Momma, the humpback whale made an appearance in June. Last year she impressed us with her breaching display as she traveled past Friday Harbor and Deer Harbor. This year she came back. Except this year she came back with her new calf. Big Momma has been coming and going here for at least 17 years. On a side note I'd like to thank the San Juan County Stewardship Network for the 2014 Business Stewardship Award. Truly an honor to win this award. Tom and Nate Averna operate Deer Harbor Charters. They will provide a 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.

KindlingsFest coming soon to Orcas What if you are not just limited to the five traditional senses – sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch? What is the connection between the senses and the spiritual? In just a few weeks The Kindlings will take on the theme “Come to Your Senses” at KindlingsFest July 22 to 25 on Orcas Island. The event is a celebration of art and ideas and their intersect with the spiritual. K-Fest 2014 features a fabulous gathering of thinkers, writers, musicians,

artists, dancers, mystics and dreamers to help explore the theme through lectures, poetry, art, dance, music, and theatre. Kindlings founder Dick Staub and team chose the theme because “our universal human story from beginning to the end is a sensual one … at creation humans are made in God’s image, humans see, hear, taste and touch. And at the end we see imagery of the sound of trumpets and a great banquet that wraps up history. It is everywhere –

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Orcas - St Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 1:00 pm Sundays Lopez - Center Chuch Mass 10:30 pm Saturdays

God is about the senses.” Lecturers include Dr. Malcolm Guite (poet, chaplain Cambridge University, U.K.), Bobette Buster (story guru, USC Film School), Graham Kerr (chef, Galloping Gourmet), Bruce Herman (artist, endowed chair at Gordon College), Walter Hansen (theologian and philanthropist) and Dr. Jerry Root a C.S. Lewis scholar. Artist Roger Feldman will create an enterable installation on-site. Musicians range from tenor Ross Hauck, Windham Hill artist Jeff Johnson and singer songwriters Susan Osborn from Orcas Island and Phil Madeira from Emily Harris’ band. Actor Nigel Goodwin (U.K.) joins us again as does choreographer and dancer Karin Stevens and poet Scott Cairns. Rounding out the fest are three films from Sundance 2014: “Sepideh,” “This May Be The Last Time” and “The Overnighters.” There is a kid’s program during the morning lecture, a buffet lunch available for

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Top: Phil Madeira. Above: Malcom Guite.

purchase, and every evening includes a live podcast of The Kindlings Muse, Nigel Goodwin’s Bag End Cafe (open microphone) and a Sundance film. Staub said he and friends started the movement “to rekindle the deeper, richer intellectual, spiritual and creative legacy of Christians in culture,” adding, “We welcome Orcas Islanders to participate in our events regardless of their religious affiliation. Just look for our advertisement in this edition of the Sounder and join us for an amazing week.” Registration is required. For information call 376-6422 or go to www. TheKindlings.com (under the evens tab).

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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 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 7 -2014: An Ordinance Regarding Utility Installation Amending San Juan County Code Section 12.16.160 Summary: The Ordinance changes the County Code to make plowing a permitted activity in County right-ofway. The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30

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CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Northwest Straits Foundation (NSF), at 1155 N State St. Ste 402, Bellingham, WA 98225, up to the hour of 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2014 for the construction of West Beach Creek Restoration. The Subcontractor List must be submitted with the bid package within the deadline listed above. The bids will immediately thereafter be opened and publicly read, unless otherwise posted. Bid Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. The Work to be performed shall include: Site preparation work including clearing and grubbing; TESC installation and removal; fence removal and replacement; removal of twin 24” metal culverts, removal of an abandoned fiberglass boat and RV/trailer; geotechnical investigation; excavation and grading for culvert installation and installation of streambed sediment; installation of the culvert including bedding material and backfill; installation of streambed sediment; replacement of the gravel driveway over the culvert; procurement and stockpiling of fallen trees, tree tops, and bank logs; soil amendment and mulching; and other work necessary to complete the Project. Engineer’s Estimate for this work is $294,000, excluding sales tax. All physical work shall be completed in the time specified in Section 1-08.5 and in-water work shall be subject to environmental permit conditions (See Appendix B). Plans, Contract Provisions, addenda, pertinent supplementary information, and plan holders list for this project are available on-line through www.solicitbid.com. Bidders are required to send an email to foundation@nwstraits.org, subject line West Beach Creek, with their name and contact email address in order to receive email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Plan Holders and Bidders List”. WSDOT standard plans are available electronically or for purchase at: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Design/ Standards/Plans.htm All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a certified or cashier’s check or surety bid bond made payable to the Northwest Straits Foundation, for a sum not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of such bid including sales tax, and all listed additives and alternates. The NSF reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bid or in the bidding process, and make the award as deemed to be in the best interest of the NSF. All bidders

a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470. This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2). LEGAL NO. SJ572223 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. July 2, 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE 2.25.030 - BUILDING CODE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 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 SJCC

and subcontractors shall have a contractor’s license to work in the State of Washington. Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Bidders, prior to submittal of a bid, may attend a pre-bid conference. The meeting will start at 12:00 p.m., Monday, July 7th at 2915 Enchanted Forest Road, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA. Lisa Kaufman Nearshore Program Manager LEGAL NO. S572390 Published: The Islands’ Sounder July 2, 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-FEE-131029 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION, will on July 11, 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: LOT 39, EVERGREEN ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGES 43 AND 43A, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 351461039000, commonly known as 475 ROSE LANE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 6/18/2012, recorded 7/19/2012, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 2012-0719012, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from LUIS CHURAPE AND ANTONIA CHURAPE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR EVERBANK, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by EverBank. 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 5/1/2013, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET

2.25.030. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed 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. All persons wishing to be heard on

this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The proposed code amendment will make it possible for Council to appoint an at-large member to the Building Code Advisory Council if a member representing one of the listed sectors in SJCC 2.25.030 cannot be found.

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. SJ572220 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. July 2, 2014.

FORTH. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amount due as of March 12, 2014 Delinquent Payments from May 01, 2013 2 payments at $1,337.67 each $2,675.34 9 payments at $1,321.27 each $11,891.43 (05-01-13 through 03-12-14) Late Charges: $454.64 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES OTHER FEES DUE $100.00 RECOVERABLE BALANCE $125.00 Suspense Credit: $0.00 TOTAL: $15,246.41 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $231,332.60, 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 July 11, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 addresses: ANTONIA CHURAPE, 475 ROSE LANE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 LUIS CHURAPE, 475 ROSE LANE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 by both first class and certified mail on 1/16/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 1/16/2014, 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/con s u m e r s / h o m e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_fore closure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: 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 Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the

20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary 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: 2/28/2014 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 AFN4447128 06/11/2014, 07/02/2014 LEGAL NO. S567391 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. June 11, July 2, 2014. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-13-603150-TC APN No.: 250234005000 Title Order No.: 130244002-WA-MSO Grantor(s): MARJORIE STENSRUD Grantee(s): WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2007 1228032 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 7/11/2014, at 10:00 AM In the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, to-wit: GOVERNMENT LOT 5, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M. IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXCEPT THE NORTH 960 FEET THEREOF, AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 165 FEET THEREOF (ALL MEASURED ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF); TOGETHER WITH AN NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER THE EAST 60 FEET OF THE NORTH 960 FEET OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 5. TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS, OVER AND ACROSS THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 3, AND THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, ALL BEING IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M., AS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY EASEMENT, RECORDED APRIL 1, 1963, IN VOLUME 12 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, AT PAGE 589, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 56874, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHING-

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TON. More commonly known as: 880 LONG LN, LOPEZ ISLAND, WA 98261 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/13/2007, recorded 12/28/2007, under 2007 1228032 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from MARJORIE STENSRUD, AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST, AND MARJORIE STENSRUD, TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD G. STENSRUD TESTAMENTARY TRUST, U/T/D JULY 21, 1995 AS TO AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTERST, as Grantor(s), to SAN JUAN COUNTY TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA (or by its successorsin-interest and/or assigns, if any), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $36,682.04 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $734,120.11, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 7/1/2013, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 7/11/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 6/30/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 6/30/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 6/30/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME MARJORIE STENSRUD, AS HER SEPARATE ESTATE, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTEREST, AND MARJORIE STENSRUD, TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD G. STENSRUD TESTAMENTARY TRUST, U/T/D JULY 21,1995 AS TO AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF INTERST ADDRESS 880 LONG LN, LOPEZ ISLAND, WA 98261 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such ser-

vice or posting. These requirements were completed as of 1/27/2014. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searchandsearchstate=WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders

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as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $23,005.31 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $221,464.41, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 7/1/2013, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 8/1/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/21/2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 7/21/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 7/21/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME DEBRA A. DAWSON, A SINGLE PERSON AND CAROLYN PULIAFICO, A SINGLE PERSON ADDRESS 745 PARK STREET, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-9609 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 2/11/2014. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FI-

NAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/ post_purchase_counselors_foreclos ure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washingt o n : h t t p : / / w w w. h u d . g o v / o f f i c es/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 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 3/28/2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Michael Dowell, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-13-606431-TC Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 A-4449132 07/02/2014, 07/23/2014 LEGAL NO. S571662 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. July 2, 23, 2014.

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