Islands' Sounder, October 01, 2014

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Creating our future leaders

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

John Quincy Adams said if your “actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more,” then you are a leader.

The teens of Orcas High School’s first leadership class hope their efforts will do just that for their fellow students.

“We want to motivate them to join in school spirit activities,” said senior Melanie Flint, who is also Co-President of the Associated Student Body.

The class, which is the “action arm” of the ASB, will cover topics like communication skills, group processes, managerial skills, selfawareness, human relations and Robert’s Rules of Order as developed by the Washington Student Leadership program.

But leadership instructor Mike Buckner says the main focus right now is encouraging school unity

and organizing assemblies – a task that has typically been handled by a small group of students on their own time.

“Now we have regular time to get things done,” said Buckner, who is the ASB advisor as well as a math and OASIS teacher.

A few weeks after school started, the class led its first assembly with music, games and skits that demonstrated rules from the school’s handbook. Buckner dressed in what not to wear (like crop tops and Speedos) and modeled outfits over his regular clothes. They also addressed speeding, theft, cellphone usage and fighting.

“The students’ response was really positive,” said ASB Co-President Hannah BrunnerGaydos.

Next up is homecoming the second week of October. There will be school spirit events every day and an assembly at 1:15 p.m. in the gym on Oct. 10. The commu-

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The 7th Annual Savor the San Juans: A Month-long Medley of Food, Farms & Art promises farm tours, a new Bite of the San Juan Islands, wine dinners, and more

an Juan Islands, WA … A farm dinner in a bounteous garden, a tasting of fresh sourdough bread pulled straight from an outdoor bakehouse, a farm-to-table food and wine event in a historical brick factory. These are just a few of the signature harvest events unfolding this October during Savor the San Juans: A Monthlong Medley of Food, Farms & Art. Farmers, winemakers, distillers, brewers and chefs from around the San Juan Islands will come together for a range of offerings including a harvest dinner held in a garden, meet-the-producer farm tours, wine tastings in a vineyard, a harvest happy hour, a chili cook-off and more.

On San Juan Island, ARTSTOCK welcomes visitors to wander Friday Harbor galleries lit up for the evening with an amber glow, enjoying local art and nibbles on October 4th & 5th. The San Juan Island Farmers’ Market and the Farm Parade will keep the streets of Friday Harbor and the new historic Brickworks community center buzzing on Saturday, October 4. The annual Oktoberfest held at the fairgrounds that evening will have the whole family dancing to oomph music. On October 26th

"Savor" these events: Lopez Island Vineyards Harvest Party, Lopez Island, TBD San Juan Vineyards Harvest Festival, San Juan Island, October 4 Doe Bay Garden Harvest Happy Hour, Orcas Island, October 4 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade, San Juan Island, October 4 Lopez Island Three Farms Tour, Lopez Island, October 4 Heritage Harvest Feast, Orcas Island, October 4 ARTSTOCK, Friday Harbor/San Juan Island, October 4-5 Farmers' Markets on Orcas & San Juan Islands, Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Pelindaba Lavender Farm - Farm Tour & Distillation Demo, Friday Harbor/San Juan Island, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 Jones Family Farm Community Pig Roast, Lopez Island, October 5 Orcas Island Farm Tour, Orcas Island, October 5 Harvest Chili Cook-off, Friday Harbor, October 11

Oktoberfest, Friday Harbor/San Juan Island, October 11 Red Rabbit Farm-to-Table Cooking Class & Dinner, Orcas Island, October 11 Bite of San Juan Islands, San Juan Island Cheese & Island Grown, San Juan Island, October 26 "Savor" these restaurant offerings in Friday Harbor • Coho Restaurant - German Beer & Wine Dinner, Oct. 3 • The Bluff Restaurant at Friday Harbor House - Savor Blackberry Dinner, Oct. 4 • Coho Restaurant - San Juan Vineyards Winemaker's Savor the San Juans Dinner, Oct. 17 • The Bluff Restaurant at Friday Harbor House - San Juan Island Farm Dinner with Blue Moon Farm Oct. 18 • Coho Restaurant - Sparkman Cellars Winemaker Savor Dinner, Oct. 24 Lodging specials and packages on all three islands are an important part of Savor the San Juans and can be browsed online. Check out the special “Savor”page of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau website (www.VisitSanJuans.com/ savor) for links to participating restaurants, B&Bs, inns and hotels plus new additions to the calendar and details on all events. The online calendar is being updated almost daily as events and specials are added.

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Left to right: Members of the Orcas High School leadership class. Jay Zier (kneeling), Mikaela Hansen, Ray Doss, Gage Harlow, Taj Howe, Javier Orantes, Melanie Flint, Clair Orser (in back) Anneke Ivans, Hannah BrunnerGaydos, William Coe, Demitri Pence, Luke Bronn and teacher Mike Buckner. nity is invited to attend. At 2:50 p.m., a homecoming parade will make its way through Eastsound.

Buckner and five students went to a week-long leadership camp this summer near Mount St. Helens. The trip was funded by a grant through the Orcas Island Education Foundation.

“It was incredible,” said Buckner.

“Every student who went loved it.”

After its success, High School Principal Kyle Freeman asked Buckner to lead the school’s first leadership course.

“I thought it was a great idea and I wanted to be more involved in the school,” Buckner said. “I want to help students boost their morale and school spirit.”

Under Buckner’s guidance, the ASB is also gaining new momen-

business administration and finance at the University of Southern California.

Before living on Orcas, Foster was in southFor eight years, Foster Hildreth has been preparing for his new role as general man- ern California working as the executive manager of OPALCO. Now as he officially takes the ager for several high profile public and private helm, he looks to the community to help him enterprises. He oversaw the City of Pasadena’s $117 million seismic retrofit and rehabilitation with the future.

“I am focusing on what the membership of the 1927 historic City Hall Building. He also wants to see and how to provide the best ser- managed significant projects for the Disney Development Company and the Robert Mayer vice we can,” he said.

At OPALCO’s 77th Annual Meeting last May, Corporation.

According to an OPALCO press release, it was announced that Hildreth would become general manager when Randy Cornelius retires. “Foster has put these skills to work for our “I was groomed by Randy,” said Hildreth. co-op by improving our processes for budgeting, scheduling, financial tracking and project “His mentorship really helped me.”

Hildreth started out at OPALCO in the management.” finances and member services department in 2006. He was named assistant manager in 2011.

While not at the office, Hildreth said most of Cornelius said in a press release that his time is devoted to family, especially playing “Hildreth is fully up to speed and very knowlwith his two kids, Stormy, 12, and Burly, 10. edgeable about all aspects of our co-op busiHis daughter Stormy is a frequent performer ness – in fact, his contributions to date have at community events and Hildreth can be seen placed us in the impeccable financial position at every show in the front row recording each that we enjoy today. The membership is in moment. good hands.”

“Watching Stormy sing is amazing,” said Hildreth earned his Bachelor of Science in finance and real estate and a Master’s in SEE OPALCO, PAGE 6

by CALI BAGBY Assistant Editor

Life on an island

Cali Bagby/Staff photo

the Bite of the San Juan Islands (sponsored by a new cheese and wine shop, San Juan Island Cheese) will bring farmers and chefs from all three islands together at Brickworks, a new gathering space in a historical brick factory in Friday Harbor.

On Orcas and Lopez Islands events include: the Orcas Island Farm Tour – brunch and a self-guided farm tour to Maple Rock Farm, Black Dog Farm, West Sound Farm and Coffelt Farm on October 5. The Lopez Island Farm Tour invites you to visit three farms and includes cheese sampling and goodies from an outdoor wood-fired baking house, on October 4th. Orcas Island’s Doe Bay Café will host a Harvest Happy Hour in the Doe Bay Garden on October 4.

Grab your spirit of adventure and discover a month-long movable feast for the senses on all three main San Juan Islands – Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island. Savor the San Juans pulls together all the elements of a memorable post-summer vacation getaway, including harvest festivals, art festival, music events and lodging specials at the island’s inns.

Check out these Savor the San Juans events, with updates at www.visitsanjuans.com/savor

Foster Hildreth leading OPALCO

At OPALCO’s 77th Annual Meeting in May, it was announced that Hildreth would become general manager.

Photo by Mark Gardner

October is Time to Savor the “Gourmet Archipelago”

tum. Three clubs have launched this year through the program: Blue Crew Cheering Club, Debate Club, Newspaper Club and Gender Issues.

While Buckner’s leadership class includes the ASB studentelected executive council, which consists of Flint, Brunner-Gaydos, Taj Howe, Mikaela Hansen and Daria Stankevich, the course is open to any high school student.

The teens say leaders they look up to are teacher Corey Wiscomb and coaches Dennis Dahl and Scott Harris. As role models they are “spirited, funny, lead by example, are serious but not too serious and motivate you to be better.”

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Orcas Christian School news Orcas Christian School is buzzing with sports opportunities and team building activities.

So far this year, the high school took a trip to the Puyallup Fair to come together as a student body after the months away during the summer.

Grades one through eight camped out at Moran State Park’s Cascade Lake. Some of the particiating kids are pictured at far right.

Students enjoyed outdoor educa-

tion classes, games, and a wholeschool family potluck. They also spent an afternoon in outdoor education at YMCA Camp Orkila.

OCS athletics is entering its first year in WIAA, and has opened the season with volleyball. Keep your eyes open in the Sounder sports section for updates and game recaps.

High school electives this semester are culinary arts, personal finance and beginning theater.

OCS will be offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT tests this year. Contact the OCS office at 376-6683 if you would like information about registration for these tests.

K-8 students will take a boat trip to Matia Island on Oct. 2 (weather dependent.)

Grades three through 12 will also have ITBS testing during the week of Oct. 6-10. Students will be provided with breakfast on each of the testing days to start their

day right. OCS is also looking for community members who have a generous heart and busy hands

to volunteer with the hot lunch program on Wednesdays.

Dr. Russell Van Gelder Open houses for Leadership SJs of UW Ophthalmology: “The Promise of Vision” Friday, October 3

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Left: Last year’s Leadership San Juans class.

Free presentation: Friday, Oct. 3, 1 to 2:30 pm, Eastsound Fire Hall Join Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD, PhD, as he talks about the most common causes of vision loss in the USA – cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Learn about the latest treatments and the groundbreaking research taking place at the UW Medicine Eye Institute.

The chance for San Juan County residents to learn more about themselves and their community as Leadership San Juan Islands prepares for its eleventh year.

Applications for the county-wide program are now being accepted and will be

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The five-month course begins in January and finishes in May; space is limited to 20 students. LSJI alumni and the public are invited to attend these open houses to learn more about the program: • Wednesday, October 1, 5:30-7 p.m. on Lopez Island: Lopez Island Library, 2225 Fisherman Bay Road; • Wednesday, October 8, 5:30-7 p.m. on Orcas Island: Heartwood House, 70 Langell Lane, Eastsound • Wednesday, October 15, 5:307 p.m. on San Juan Island: Hushebeck Residence, 285 Geneste St, Friday Harbor.

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County Sheriff’s Log Orcas is the ‘battiest’ island

Sept. 17: Unwanted Person – A Lopez deputy responded to a call on Fisherman Bay Road concerning a car that was parked in the area with someone living in it. The deputy checked the car and no one was around. Case remains open.

Sept. 19: Boating – An Orcas deputy responded to Judd Cove concerning a boater mooring his vessel on a private buoy.

On Sept. 20 the deputy contacted the boat owner and advised him of where to find long-term moorage.

Theft - An Orcas deputy contacted a ferry worker concerning two dogs that were reported missing on Orcas Island. The ferry worker believes the dog at the landing on Sept. 14 may have been the missing dog.

The investigation continues.

Animal Problem – An Orcas deputy responded to a report of a chicken killed by a dog. There was no direct evidence of what dog made to attack. Case closed Hit-and-Run Accident – Friday Harbor deputies responded to a reported hit and run accident at the Pacific Pride. The victim provided a good description of the driver and the vehicle involved in the accident.

The deputies attempted to contact the driver without success. Case remains open Harassment – A San Juan deputy responded to a reported harassment. The victim was receiving unwanted contact from another party. Case remains under investigation.

Sept. 20: Weapons Offense – A San Juan deputy responded to the airport center parking lot where a male subject was seen with a handgun in a holster making what appeared to be threatening gestures to the victim. The suspect had left the area prior to the deputy’s arrival.

Suspicious Circumstance – An Orcas deputy responded to the Orcas Hotel and was told the complainant overheard four

male subjects speaking about how to be evasive when being questioned by people.

Three of the males appeared to be “Arabic” and the fourth was a “white male with a heavy Russian accent.” This information was shared with the proper authorities.

Sept. 21: Unwanted Person – A Lopez deputy responded to an unwanted person on Center Road. The suspect was intoxicated and refused to leave the premises. The suspect is facing charges of trespass, disorderly conduct, assault and resisting arrest.

Found Property – A San Juan deputy responded to a call at the Friday Harbor Suites and picked up a firearm that had been left behind by a customer.

Harassment – An Orcas deputy responded to the Island Market on a report of harassment. The victim complained there were two people following him and photographing and filming him. One of the suspects was contacted and advised to stop the behavior.

Sept. 22: Welfare Check – An Orcas deputy responded a reported a missing delusional female. The deputy and the woman’s son searched the area for her. The woman was found at a neighbor’s home and then was returned to her own home.

Suspicious person – An Orcas deputy responded to a business in Eastsound concerning a “suspicious” male subject. There was no apparent criminal activity.

Sept. 23: Injury Accident – An Orcas deputy responded to an accident on Olga Road.

According to a witness the involved vehicle swerved off the roadway twice before hitting a tree. The driver was flown off-island. The accident is under investigation.

Theft – An Orcas deputy responded to a reported theft of an address sign from a post on Grindstone Harbor Road. There is no suspect information at this time.

Ready for ferry reservations?

Starting Dec. 2 you can reserve a spot in the ferry line on all westbound sailings leaving Anacortes.

Eastbound service is available from Friday Harbor and Orcas Island. Reservations from international sailings to Sidney, B.C., and on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route to the San Juan Islands begin on Jan. 5, 2015. There

is no charge to making a reservation, but you may be charged a “no-show” fee.

You can cancel or change a vehicle reservation until 5 p.m. the day before your scheduled travel date. One change is allowed after 5 p.m. on the day prior to travel. A reservation signup system is at www.wsdot. wa.gov/Ferries/TakeaFerry.

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For info, email Susan Harris-Huether at sharris@ wsdot.wa.gov.

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The best available scientific evidence is in, and it’s a fact: San Juan County is very batty, and Orcas is the battiest island!

Kwiáht director Russel Barsh has announced results of the first systematic survey of the county’s bats in 75 years.

The study included 105 nights of ultrasound recordings, visits to homes and barns where bats were reported roosting and visual observations including dead or injured bats received by Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. “Over ten thousand bats were heard,” Barsh says, “and that is only perhaps one percent of what’s out there.” The most bat flyovers per hour were heard above lakes and ponds on Orcas.

Nine species of bats were identified by acoustic analyses; a tenth species (Keen’s myotis) is probably also present but must be confirmed genetically. “This is a significant portion of the 15 species of bats that are known from Washington State as a whole,” says Barsh.

All nine confirmed species were observed on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands, but in different proportions, which Barsh attributes to differences in the kinds of habitats that are available on each island.

“For example,” Barsh says, “Yuma myotis, which like to hunt over open water, were more abundant on Lopez, while California myotis, which seem to prefer to hunt wooded areas, were more abundant on Orcas.”

Results of the 2014 study are consistent with an acoustic survey of Lopez

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by Western Bat Working Group co-chair Ella Rowan with assistance by Barsh and Kwiáht. That study has already been submitted for publication.

The Kwiáht study also confirmed that San Juan County is an important reservoir of Townsend’s Big-Eared Bat, a federal and state species of concern found at only about a dozen maternity roosts in Washington. Townsends were identified on four islands. The reason for their abundance remains unclear, but farmers and gardeners should rejoice: this large,

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California myotis, one of the county’s most common bats.

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The Kwiáht study also confirmed that many species of bats remain in the islands over the winter, dispersing locally rather than migrating to the mainland or hibernating. “Next year’s focus will be the dispersal pattern of winter bats,” Barsh says, “and what it is they are eating.” He is particularly interested in a tribe of moths that tend to emerge in January and February in the woodlands.

Data summaries and graphs will be posted on the Kwiáht website and Facebook page in the next few weeks.

The American Wildlife Conservation Foundation helped fund the Kwiáht study. Barsh also expressed appreciation for the support of Ella Rowan, Greg Falxa, and Nancy Williams, and the homeowners who allowed him to record on their property.

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ind, rain, a drop in temperature. Autumn announced its arrival in no uncertain terms.

And so we say “So long” to another busy summer season and “Hello” to what is, for most islanders, an opportunity to ease back on the throttle a bit in the months ahead.

Or is it?

Along with the fall comes a different set of seasons begging for attention: elections, political campaigns, property tax measures, the start of a new school year, high school and youth sports, legislative sessions, the spending plans of public agencies and more.

The weight of local issues tends to rise like a hot air balloon as the hustle and bustle of the summer season fades in the rear-view mirror.

Here at the Sounder, we’d like to know what you think.

Is the increase of pot farms cause for concern? Does the noise of Navy jets ruffle your feathers? Will ferry travel be more convenient, or perhaps more cumbersome, with a reservation system in place?

Perhaps you’re already aware that the section of the newspaper devoted to letters to the editor and guest columns, the Sounder Opinion pages, is a favorite among readers. The same holds true for the Sounder website as well, www.islandssounder.com.

We’re gratified that so many of you take the time to write, and to share your insights, thoughts and opinions both with us and your neighbors.

Keep ‘em coming. Send us your opinion to editor@islandssounder. com.

Public meetings Weds., Oct. 8 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.

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Thurs., Oct. 9 • Orcas Island Park & Recreation District , 4-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

• Port of Orcas Commissioners, 6 p.m., airport conference room.

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Skagit Habitat for Humanity thanks all the Orcas Islanders who donated items to the store truck on Sept. 22. So many donors showed up that the truck was full by noon at Island Market. We were glad we could help you while you helped us.

Carol and Duff want to especially thank three people who really helped out. Todd Shaner was super with processing and loading items, and was a face most islanders recognized. Arthur showed up with donation items, and showed us how to pack in more things – and it turned out to be invaluable.

Jeremiah was in the parking lot to contract for some labor, and when the boss did not arrive, Jeremiah pitched in to lift and load things – we would have been lost, too, without his tape measure.

So many people asked if we can come back again soon, that we are working on making that happen.

It looks like we’ll be back on either Oct. 26 or 27, and will put out flyers and new releases when the date, time, and location is set. Until the Exchange is back in business, Habitat will coordinate to try to fill the need.

Jim Duffield Orcas

Gratitude for EMS I never expected to see Orcas Island disappearing beneath me framed by my two feet; but on a gurney in a helicopter that is exactly the view.

If you find yourself with the same perspective, I assure you it will be clear that the “angels” are not above you, but on the ground in departing vehicles on either side of some rural tarmac.

Some four to seven of them will have seen you aloft, locked in place for whatever lies ahead. It is not just the medical expertise but the emotional support offered by our EMTs that brings confidence and calm to the scene.

Appreciation for these “angels” cannot be expressed often enough.

As a recent passenger, I certainly want to add my special thanks to

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all at Orcas Fire and Rescue who devote such time and care to their neighbors.

Milly Vetterlein Deer Harbor

Maggots on the Chelan While waiting to board the Chelan for Friday Harbor (from Anacortes) last week, I noticed the crew delay the sailing while the crew hosed down the deck. Why? It seems that when the solid waste transfer truck from Orcas Island is in transit on the ferry, it is depositing maggots on the car deck of the ferry. Lots and lots of them.

Apparently this is a recurring situation on the ferry while bringing the garbage truck to the mainland.

While the ferry crew did their very best to hose off this mess, there was still a remaining pool of maggots to drive through in order to board the ferry. Not pleasant or acceptable.

The solid waste transporter/ contractor must come up with a better solution and soon.

Bob Brunkow Friday Harbor

Thank you for MS bike ride support On behalf of Adia Dolan, Axel Greening and myself, thank you for your generous support of our Deception Pass Classic bike ride to benefit MS! We rode 112 miles over two days and successfully raised a combined total of $2,265 to help put an end to Multiple Sclerosis.

We had planned an event to raise the money we pledged but, thanks to you, we were able to meet our goals without the event. For those

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who were looking forward to playing ping-pong and eating chili, stay tuned: we have already registered for the 2015 ride!

Some of the highlights of the ride were: crossing four beautiful bridges on Day One (Skagit, LaConner, Tommy Thompson and Deception Pass); the Swinomish men who refreshed our spirits at the Reservation Road rest stop with singing and drumming; camping out at the Mt. Vernon fairgrounds (hooray for port-a-showers); our fantastic superhero-themed, top award-winning team tent hosted and staffed by our amazing sponsors from Swedish Neurological Institute; hearing from riders and volunteers who are living with MS how much our support gives them hope; crossing the finish line on Sunday to the cheers and bell-ringing of appreciative volunteers and getting off of our saddles (ouch).

Thanks for your support!

Suzanne Olson Orcas Island

Thank you, Doug Maya In this time when we have communities expressing negative opinions on cops across the country, it is necessary to show the GOOD report cards on these men and women who work to keep order and safety around us. It is not just the kudos we give to Doug Maya for his heroic deeds because he is the type of man who would say “he was just doing his job,” but more, it is for the sake of well-being among us that we realize our police force DOES care and works hard

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LETTERS FROM 4 to keep us safe. I’ve seen news reports of children in Ferguson walking around the city with their hands in the air chanting, “hands up, don’t shoot!” and these are not the healthy attitudes we need our children to have. I hope more reports appear in newspapers (like this one of Officer Doug Maya) telling us how hard these

heroes work in a most challenging society.

Christianne Erwin Orcas Island

Shoes purchased for island kids O rc as Fam i ly Connections would like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to The Sons of the American Legion who kindly purchased a record breaking 120 pairs of shoes

Domestic violence awareness month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence is the primary cause of injury to women in the United States.

“It thrives when we are silent, but if we take a stand and work together we can end domestic violence,” say staff at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands.

Silent witness Twenty-six silhouettes have been placed in the Village Green in Eastsound.

They represent all the domestic violence related deaths in Washington state this past year. Walking

amongst the silhouettes you will find a plaque with their name on it and a brief synopsis of the circumstances of the individual’s death.

Doe Bay Pizza/ Open Mic Night Every Thursday through the month of October, Doe Bay will be donating $1 from each pizza sold to DVSAS.

Ribbons Look for the purple ribbons around town in honor of victims and their families.

Cancer awareness

The Sounder’s annual cancer awareness section is running on Oct. 15. We are again offering $30 sponsorships (with the message of your choice) and we donate 10 percent back to local mercy flights. Call 376-4500 for more info.

Candidate forums Once again, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will sponsor forums where candidates and speakers on ballot issues will address the public, and take questions.

The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. on San Juan Island at the Grange in Friday Harbor.

Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. on Orcas Island at the Fire Hall in Eastsound.

Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. on Lopez Island at Grace Episcopal Church.

The LWV-SJ has invited the candidates for federal representatives, state legislators, and county treasurer, clerk and sheriff. For more info about the Nov. 4 election, go to wa.gov/county/sanjuan/elections.

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for local children this year.

Thanks to this generous donation, these kiddos were able to start the school year off with a new pair of shoes.

A special thank you is owed to Mike Heddington who single-handedly went offisland and shopped for each and every pair of shoes.

OFC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works together with donors like the Sons of the American Legion to help families in need. For further information about the work that we do, or to collaborate with us on a future project please call Erin O’Dell or Kalie McGinnis at 360-376-3184 or email us at orcasfrc@ gmail.com.

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Library seeks new trustee The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving Jan. 1, 2015. The length of the term is five years. The board is composed of five members who have the charge of planning the direction of the library services, making sure policies comply with laws, and overseeing the library’s expenditure of funds. Additionally, the trustees have the exciting task of working together on the Orcas Island Library Building Expansion Project: Books and Beyond.

Serving on the library board requires a passion and talent for teamwork, along with a belief

in the importance of public libraries. We are interested in attracting individuals who enjoy learning with and from each other. New trustees bring new ideas, and new ideas will bring continuing inspiration and energy to Orcas’ top-notch library board.

As the trustees’ handbook states, “Throughout our nation’s history, the public library has offered free and equal access to the collected

knowledge, information, and history of our culture.”

Serving as a trustee for the Orcas Public Library enables an individual to contribute to an institution that is available for everyone. If you are interested in serving as a library trustee, contact Phil Heikkinen at 376-4985 and he will guide you through the application process. All interested candidates should speak to Phil

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8. Argus-eyed 9. Collar inserts 10. Conflicted 11. Facade 12. Aardvark 13. Anita Brookner's "Hotel du ___" 21. Medicine man 22. Has a mortgage 26. Level, in London 28. Doctor Who villainess, with "the" 29. Burglar 31. ___ cheese 32. Lap muscles 33. "You ___?"

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FOSTER FROM 1 Hildreth. “But she got that from her mother [Chantelle Hildreth].”

Burly, on the other hand, has picked up the game of golf and left his father in the dust.

“He’s only been playing for two years, but he beats me,” said Hildreth.

Upcoming projects As general manager, Hildreth is excited about continuing OPALCO’s mission and getting a few items off the ground.

“Our core mandates are providing safe and reliable power, keeping rates down and embracing our conservation energy efficiencies and renewables programs,” he said.

Community Solar is one project hitting the islands this year. Basically the program will help people who do not have the ability to put solar on their houses to get linked in with a community solar garden.

According to Hildreth, you buy a portion of the capacity of a solar panel and you get that percentage

of production out of that panel, which is essentially a credit on your power bill.

Hildreth also looks forward to moving ahead with broadband. After failing to reach a certain number of members to sign up online last year, OPALCO has decided to go another direction by allowing those that want broadband to receive it and are willing to pay.

According to Hildreth, OPALCO continues to conduct membership surveys and Hildreth has seen strong enthusiastic need for it in light of communications challenges after a CenturyLink underwater cable was severed on Nov. 5. Islanders experienced the loss of telephones, 911 and Internet for nearly a week.

“We are reaching out to homeowners’ associations and different groups, and there is an interest and a lot of support for broadband,” he said. “We are focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t do.”

OPALCO is already in the process of expanding their communication infrastructure to maintain the reliability and safety of their power grid.

This expansion will allow

islanders to also use that infrastructure for broadband.

To see a map of existing and future fiber connections, visit www.opalco. com/island-network and click on “Service Locations.”

The website also offers a request form for new hookups.

You can find out more at the upcoming OPALCO board meeting on Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at the OPALCO Office, 183 Mt. Baker Road.

The board will review how to move forward on broadband for members.

For Hildreth, the programs that affect members are really at the heart of his new job.

He has seen this theory play out in programs like PAL, where members round up their utility bills to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to help pay for people who can’t pay their winter bills.

“It’s that concern for the community, that’s how we move forward ... with that core of community,” he said.

For more information about OPALCO, its’ programs and staff visit www. opalco.com.

JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY FORUM Thursday, October 2nd at 5:30 P.M. Skagit Valley College Community Room “MEET THE SHERIFF CANDIDATES” Sheriffs’ candidates Rob Nou and Ron Krebs will state their positions on policing in the San Juans, and answer questions: • How do they differ on their approach to illegal drugs?

• What do they mean by “community policing”?

• How does each candidate view the Sheriff’s responsibilities to the citizens of San Juan County?

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Is Madrona Point open to public?

by CALI BAGBY Assistant Editor

The trespassing sign at Madrona Point was illegally removed in an act of vandalism in April of 2014.

Now islanders who head that way will see there is still no sign. Is Madrona Point open or not?

County Councilman Rick Hughes said it’s complicated, but basically the point’s status is in limbo: not technically closed, but not officially opened by the Lummi. Hughes is taking steps to come to an agreement with the Lummi Nation about the status of the sacred land.

The history In 2007, after 17 years of public access, the Lummis closed off the point to visitors, citing disrespect to the land. According to reports at the time, there were beer bottles and trash dotting the landscape, illegal campfires were left burning and dog walkers did not obey the “no dogs allowed” signs.

Although the story really

begins earlier in 1887, when a dispute over ownership of the burial ground resulted in a lawsuit brought by a group of Native Americans who argued that the Trustees of the Cemetery Association had no right to sell the land.

They won the initial case, but the State Supreme Court later ruled in favor of the trustees.

The 30-acre land was sold to the Harrison family in 1890. In 1967, Seattle businessman Norton Clapp purchased the property, and in the mid-1980s he announced his plan to build a condo development.

Clapp also owned most of Turtleback Mountain.

When word reached the Orcas community, a grassroots effort to save the point was quickly launched. The project took on a life of its own, with support from the county, the Church Council of Greater Seattle and eventually Congress, which negotiated with Clapp to purchase the property for $2.2 million. It was then turned over to the Lummi Nation. In a memorandum

of understanding signed by the Lummi Nation and San Juan County in 1989, the Lummis agreed to “manage the property as an open space, natural area and forest, open to individuals and groups for walking and educational purposes” with permission of the tribe.

But when islanders misused the area, the Lummi installed the “keep out” sign.

Moving forward The county council has approved Hughes to draft a letter to move forward with talks with Lummi leaders about joint access to Madrona Point.

“It is my hope that the San Juan County Land Bank could be a steward of the land on behalf of the county and the Lummi,” said Hughes, “so that people can respect and enjoy the multicultural aspects of the land.”

Hughes is drafting the letter now and is continuing to reach out to Lummi leaders about use of the land.

“It’s important to me and the community,” he said.

Sexual education program

Sandi Burt, MSW, Suzanne Olson and Serena Burman will be teaching the “Our Whole Lives” program again this year for seventh to ninth graders, funded by the Orcas Island Community Foundation with support from the Orcas Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and island businesses and groups. Parents are invited to learn more at information meetings scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the OPALCO conference room on Mt. Baker Road.

The OWL program is open to five girls and five boys on a first-come, first-served basis free of charge. Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health and society and culture. The program focuses on building interpersonal skills, and understanding the emotional and social aspects of sexuality. The curriculum includes 27 activity-based sessions on Sunday evenings in Eastsound and three overnight retreats from November to April. For more info, contact Sandi at 3767119 and check out the curriculum at: www.uua.org/re/owl/.

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Economic inequality lecture Fleming is medical director Join Crossroads to explore “Economic Inequality: American Attitudes and Political Responses” with Leslie McCall, pictured at left. She is a professor of sociology and political science at Northwestern University. The lecture will be on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. at Orcas Center.

Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill's book store, at the door and online at www.orcascrossroads.org.

A reception will be held following the presentation and McCall will sign her book “The Undeserving Rich: American Beliefs about Inequality, Opportunity, and Redistribution.”

Autumn evening of music Cozy in on an autumn evening of music with Grace McCune and Khadoma Colomby at Random Howse on Friday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge at the door.

Special guests violinist Joel Gamble, Kevin Dickey on bass and Corey Wiscomb on guitar and voice will also take to the stage.

McCune and Khadoma join together to share their love of song. They met 16 years ago on Orcas and immediately connected through music, finding a passionate and deep reflection in the other’s voice.

Throughout the years they have joyously explored this connection in many

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From right to left: Khadoma Colomby and Grace McCune. forms. From playing with each other in their living rooms, to recording and playing off each other for three consecutive years as

characters in the whacky cabaret “Enchanted Forest,” they continue to adventure together into many musical worlds.

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Dr. Camille Fleming, MD, MBA, who joined Orcas Medical Center in January 2014, has been named medical director of the practice, according to Vince Oliver, CEO of Island Hospital of Anacortes, which manages the Orcas Island clinic.

“My family has been welcomed so warmly to Orcas Island,” said Dr. Fleming.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know my patients and working with Dr. Tony Giefer and our outstanding staff at OMC. I have also enjoyed working with the remarkable volunteers of Orcas Medical Foundation, and with the management and medical teams at Island Hospital, whose behind-the-scenes support serves Orcas Island patients in countless, unheralded ways.”

Tony Giefer, MD, MPH, who joined the OMC practice in 2005, will continue to see patients four days each week.

“We are so fortunate to

have a physician with Tony Giefer’s experience in practicing and teaching family medicine,” said Dr. Fleming.

“He also has special skills in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders, FAA Class two and three medical certificate exams and suboxone treatment for opiate dependence.”

Dr. Giefer commented, “Camille Fleming is an excellent physician and brings an impressive understanding of both medicine

and business operations to the practice. I believe she is ideally suited to her new role.”

Dr. Fleming and her husband John Fleming moved to Orcas Island in December, 2013. They have three children, ages 13, 10 and 7.

“At OMC, we’re putting more emphasis than ever on helping patients achieve their personal health goals – for themselves and for their families,” said Dr. Fleming.

Fall festival at Camp Orkila Camp Orkila’s Fall Festival and Haunted Hay Ride are on Friday, Oct. 17 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. They’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili and cider. You’ll be able to join the pumpkin carving, cider-pressing, face painting, archery, climbing the tower and games. The 1,000foot zipline will be a drop-in activity. Meet at the lower end of the zipline for a briefing.

Each participant must have a parent present to sign release waiver.

At 5 p.m., hop aboard for a Hay Ride, suitable for younger children. For older children and adults, take a ride on the legendary, fear-inducing Haunted Hay Ride, leaving every 20 minutes from 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Local musicians Cali Bagby, Carl Burger and Marc Cohen are performing at Random To: on Oct. The9,Journal the Islands Weekly Howse at 7 p.m.and They will be joined by several special guests including Stormy Hildreth. The show will feature folk tunes from the Peter, Paul and Mary era as well as covers Please of songspublish

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Sounder, and the Islands Weekly on The show is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Helping Hands Noramise founded

by Orcas October 1, 2014.

Islander Rosedanie Cadet. Helping Hands hopes to raise $3,000 to help fund a solar project in Haiti. Also on Oct. 9 look for yellow jars at participating businesses to make a donation for Helping Hands. Watch next week’s Sounder for a list of participating businesses.

For more info, contact Cali Bagby at cbagby@islandssounder.com.

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Public Meeting Tuesday, October 7, 2014, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Lopez Center for the Community and the Arts The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee is working with Lopez Island community and County staff to prepare the first Lopez Village Subarea Plan. The plan will be a component of the SJC Comprehensive Plan.

Please come to a public meeting to learn about the project and provide your input.

After a project introduction, you will have the opportunity to discuss and comment on the first draft of the Lopez Village vision, and goals and policies that are intended to guide future growth and development in the Village. Your comments are important!

They will be incorporated into the draft Lopez Village Subarea Plan.

For the meeting agenda, project information, and FAQ bulletins including the draft vision, please see the project website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/LopezVillage/ lv_default.aspx.

You may also sign up for future project notices at http://www.sanjuanco.com/mail/ optin.aspx (select Lopez Village Subarea Plan).

If you cannot attend the meeting, written comments may be sent to lindak@san juanco.com, or Linda Kuller, SJC CD & P, P.O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250. Please call Linda at 360-370-7572 if you need more information.

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Fall sports update

by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor

Certified Trauma Specialist

Girls soccer The Lady Vikings soccer team hosted the LaConner Braves on Sept. 22 in a 4-0 loss.

The Vikings had a very tight defensive first half limiting the Braves to one break away goal. The Braves continued to put pressure on the goalie in the second half with two deep kicks and a penalty kick after a hands call.

The Vikings traveled to Friday Harbor on Sept. 24.

The Wolverines won, 7-0.

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The Viking soccer team started off a busy few weeks with a loss to Grace

Academy 2-0 on Sept. 15.

“The score did not reflect the way we played, our defense held strong,” said Head Coach Matt Stolmeier.

Orcas rebounded on Sept.

18 with a win against Cedar Park Christian 5-1 with Anthony Kaskurs, Wylie Kau and Javier Orantes scoring in the first half and Gwydion Marreth and Zach Waage scoring in the second half.

“The team seems to be realizing the style of play that works for the most effectively,” said Stolmeier.

Momentum continued on Sept. 23 with a 3-1 road win against Shoreline Christian.

Sept. 25 brought a rematch with Grace Academy resulting in a 2-1 loss. Tied going into the second half after a Kau goal, Viking defense

by William Coe, Skyler Gregg, Luke Bronn and Ivan Velazquez was superb according to Stolmeier, along with “big time” saves by goalkeeper Kaskurs.

The Vikings met Friday Harbor on Sept. 27, dropping their first game in 10 years 5-0.

“We were missing a few players but Friday Harbor is a methodical, solid team and I believe our team learned a lot,” Stolmeier said.

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26, the Vikings traveled to Darrington for a 45-12 loss against the Loggers.

Coach Justin Frausto, short of players in uniform, was forced to shuffle guys into new positions with no relief on the bench for the starters. Like last week, the Vikings ended the first half in a deep 21-0 deficit with Darrington executing a strong running game.

Frausto was proud of his small team, and how they fought all game and played just as hard in the second half.

Volleyball On Sept. 24, The Vikings volleyball team lost to the Wolverines of Friday Harbor, 3-0.

“We went to Friday Harbor and got swept by a very talented team that I think could be in the fight for top spot in our league,” Coach Gregg Sasan said.

The Vikings traveled to Concrete on Sept. 26 and returned home with a 3-0 win against the Lions.

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A look back at the San Juan Islands

Join Boyd Pratt, Doug McCutchen and Mike Vouri for an evening of viewing 1890s images of the San Juan Islands by the U.S. Coast Survey's John Gilbert, scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9 in the Orcas Island Library.

The program is free. Vouri will open the discussion with a look at the first survey of the islands by the Coast Survey's naval assistant, Lt. Cmdr. James Alden, and surveyor and

map maker George Davidson operating from the U.S. Coast Steamer Active from 1853-1860. Pratt will follow with insights on Gilbert's land-use T-sheets. McCutchen will then present a series of slides that capture from the same perspective today the sites of Gilbert's images.

As an Assistant (a formal title), Gilbert accomplished most of his San Juan Islands survey in the Fuca, a 45-foot (12 feet abeam with a 5.5-foot draft) steam launch built by J.F.P. Mitchel in 1882. The Fuca was in service from 1882 to 1904 on the Pacific Coast and served Gilbert well in the Strait of Georgia surveys for most of that period. The hydrographic survey, meanwhile, was being done by Lt. J.N. Jordan with the schooner Earnest.

Gilbert’s topographic maps (known as “T-sheets”) of the San Juans reveal not only details of coastlines and land, but are also accompanied by lucid narratives and photographic images that capture the islands and surrounding regions before 20th Century development.

The “T-sheets” were largely forgotten documents until reintroduced on websites of Washington State University and University of Washington.

Seed-saving workshop at Coffelt There will be a seedsaving workshop about dry processing on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

It will focus on dryprocessing seeds, which includes many crops and a

common set of useful tools and techniques. This workshop will be led by Katie Wilkins, the market grower for Coffelt Farm.

Learn how to stomp, thrash, shuck, beat and win-

now your way to a nice clean bunch of seed for crops like beans, corn, small grains, root vegetables, brassicas and more.

They’ll also tailor discussion about basic grow-

Chess club to start again

Head to the Orcas Island Library to play some chess from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 in the library meeting room.

Co-sponsored by the Library and Orcas Island Park and Recreation, this meeting will also be an opportunity to share thoughts about best days and times to meet as well as about what kinds of activities participants would like to see.

They will have plenty of sets available. If you own

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Adult flu shot clinics on Oct. 8 and Oct. 22.

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Blessing of the animals Blessing of pets and animals on Sunday, Oct. 5 at noon in the Emmanuel Church Labyrinth on the lawn. This event is open to the public. All children and adults are welcome to bring their special pet for a blessing by Emmanuel’s new minister, Berto Gandara. St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th–century Franciscan monk, believed that all creatures (whether human or nonhuman) belong to one family of creation.

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of the club facilities are not included.

Starting Oct. 1, Orcas Park and Rec will once again be offering adult drop-in sports for ages 16-plus in the old gym at the public school, Saturdays through Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. In addition to volleyball and basketball this season, they will also be offering pickleball, a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, ping-pong, and tennis.

Come by on Oct. 8 for a free introduction to the sport.

The Open Gym schedule kicks off with volleyball on Wednesdays and Sundays, basketball on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Pickleball on Mondays. There is a $2 dropin fee. Discount punch cards are available for purchase at Open Gym. For more information, visit www.orcasparkandrec.org or call 376-7275.

Donate hats, scarves and gloves Beautiful Hands crafting group invites the Orcas community to help keep our kids warm. Donate new or likenew items such as hats, scarves, gloves or mittens. Place them in the basket inside the entry of Orcas Public Library throughout the month of October. Contact Anna Vedder at 376-3095 or leave a message for her at 376-6683 for info.

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Attend a one-day class, endorsed by SJC Building Advisory Council, that will help you put the new 2012 IRC building codes into practice. The seminar is at San Juan Island Skagit College campus on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $57. Call 378-3220 for info.

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TEDx’s first round of speakers In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, selforganized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. The Orcas event will be Nov. 8. Tickets are at www.

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TEDx Orcas is a oneday event with more than a dozen speakers, musical performances, and more, with presenters from Orcas and across the United States. Talks are limited to 18 minutes or less. The event is being curated by Adam Farish and supported by a team of collaborators.

Lunch will be offered as an add-on and will be hosted by the New Leaf Cafe.

The theme is “This IS America.” Topics covered will range from psychology and medicine, law enforcement, media reporting, oceanic ecosystems, national policy and food. Farish has announced the first three rounds of speakers.

Norm Stamper and Ben Nunez A decorated law enforcement professional engaging an undocumented “illegal” in an interview presentation.

Stamper was a police officer for 34 years; the first 28 in San Diego, the last six (1994-2000) as Seattle’s Police Chief. He has a doctorate in Leadership and Human Behavior.

Nunez is an operator at a sawmill on Orcas. He immigrated to the U.S. illegally, but he has proved himself an irreplaceable worker and trusted neighbor. Hundreds of local residents and at least four Democratic members of Washington’s congressional delegation have organized efforts to help him stay.

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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.

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Tax Parcel Number, Other Existing SEPA End Date Project Applicant/Agent Name Date of Date Hearing Hearing Hearing Project Required Environmental Threshold for SEPA Comments and Address Application Complete Body Place Date Location, and Island Permits* Documents DET Comments End Date** Alter Davis Head 241051005 and Davis Head Homeowners Islanders long subdivision, 241051015, Association, Bank PLPALTHearing making 2 lots non- Lots 5 and 15 Davis 9/11/14 9/11/14 Exempt 10/22/14 11/12/14 c/o 177 Caldwell Drive, 14-0001 Examiner admin residential Head long sub, Lopez WA 98261 bldg common areas Lopez Island Reclassify to 141623001 Betty Hastin Council Farm & Ag 208 Cape Saint Mary c/o Diana Hancock POPNSPPlanning Hearing 12/19/14 9/2/14 9/26/14 Exempt 10/22/14 Conservation Road, PO Box 160 14-0002 Comm.

Room Land Lopez Island Lopez, WA 98261 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the San Juan the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning County Community Development & Planning at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to comment on Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a the Notice of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be 98250, no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in the submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 public hearing or desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so contacting CD&P. A copy of the staff report for days prior to the public hearing. this project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 * cdp@sanjuanco.com ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B.- Suggested Project Comments End Date Permit Number

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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ1143718 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, OCTOBER 1, 2014

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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 Planning Commission Public Hearing and Determination of Nonsignificance on a draft Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations; Amending Ordinance Nos. 2-2014 and X-2014 and San Juan County Code 18.30.110, 18.50.150 And 18.30.160 Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the critical area regulations. The amendments are proposed to comply with the Growth Management Hearings Board’s August 20, 2014, decision regarding compliance with the Growth Management Act and a February 17, 2015 compliance deadline.

In ordinance section 1, SJCC 18.30.110.C.3.a, the exemption for utility construction in existing development areas (SJCC 18.20.040) is amended to require compensatory mitigation consistent with the requirements of SJCC 18.30.110.E.7 and to provide specific mitigation steps.

In ordinance section 2, SJCC 18.30.150 Table 3.5.u.ii is amended to prohibit the construction of drainfield lines in a wetland.

LEGALS

NOTICE OF MEETING The Orcas Island Library District will hold a Public Hearing on the 2015 Library Budgets October 14, 2014 beginning at 8:30 A.M. in the Library’s Meeting Room The agenda for this meeting will include discussion on the 2015 General Fund Budget and the 2015 Building Fund Budget.

The public is invited to attend and give comment.

LEGAL NO. S591436 Published: The Islands’ Sounder October 1, 8, 2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-13-546384-SH APN No.: 271160012000 / 10975 Title Order No.: 130057540-WA-GSO Grantor(s): CHARLES E WHITEHEAD, KAREN M. PLUNKETT Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES BANK MT VERNON Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2009-0327027 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 10/31/2014, 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, towit: PARCEL “A” A LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN AND TO: LOT 12, WILD ROSE MEADOW LONG PLAT SUBDIVISION, A PRIVATE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS AT PAGES 35,35A, IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED UPON AS DEFINED BY AND DESCRIBED WITHIN OPAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUST MASTER GROUND LEASE DATED JUNE 27, 2005, RECORDED JUNE 28, 2005 UNDER AUDITOR FILE NUMBER 2005 0628025 RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND

Copies of the proposed amendments & associated documents are available from the County web site at h t t p : / / w w w. s a n j u a n c o. c o m / c d p / cdpdhome.aspx Copies of the proposed ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information or to submit comments contact Colin Maycock AICP, San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7573, colinm@sanjuanco.com LEGAL NO. SJ591461 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

October 1, 2014.

Notice of Public Hearing for an ordinance amending and clarifying the administrative procedures required for legislative and site specific changes to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan Official Map; Amending San Juan County Code Chapter 18.90 (title) and Sections

18.30.020, 18.30.250, 18.30.310, 18.80.100, 18.90.010, 18.90.020, 18.90.025, 18.90.030, 18.90.050 and 18.90.060.

Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending and clarifying the administrative procedures required for legislative and site specific changes to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan Official Map; Amending San Juan County Code Chapter 18.90 (title) and Sections 18.30.020, 18.30.250, 18.30.310, 18.80.100, 18.90.010, 18.90.020, 18.90.025, 18.90.030, 18.90.050 and 18.90.060. The hearing will begin at or after 8:45, October 17, 2014, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. To allow for distribution to Planning Commissioners, written comments submitted prior to the hearing should be received by 1:00 p.m. October 15, 2014. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Planning Commission without additional written notice.

which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $48,980.61 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $176,216.00, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 9/1/2012, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.

V. The 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 10/31/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 10/20/2014 (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 10/20/2014 (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 10/20/2014 (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 CHARLES E WHITEHEAD AND KAREN M. PLUNKETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 153 ROSEHIP RD, EASTSOUND, WA 98245 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 4/18/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will

be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offic-

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: 06/30/2014 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-13-546384-SH Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 A-4467953 10/01/2014, 10/22/2014 LEGAL NO. S591413 Published: The Islands’ Sounder October 1, 22, 2014.

In ordinance section 3, a scriveners error is corrected in SJCC 18.30.160 Tale 3.8 item (g) The hearing will begin at or after 8:45, Friday October 17, 2014, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. To allow for distribution to Planning Commissioners, written comments submitted prior to the hearing should be received by 1:00 p.m. October 15, 2014. Please provide 11 copies of written copies provided after that time.

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the proposed code amendments was prepared. It was determined that adoption of the proposed amendments will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Under WAC 197-11-340(2), a Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on October 1, 2014. Comments on this determination must be submitted by October 15, 2014. Following a final decision this determination may be appealed with the underlying action

to the Growth Management Hearings Board as provided in RCW 36.70A.290. The appeal period is 60 days from publication of the notice of ordinance adoption.

Copies of the proposed amendments, SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination & associated documents are available from the County web site at http://www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/ default.aspx?dept=CDP&listname= PlanningCommAgendas. For more information or to submit comments contact Linda Kuller AICP, San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7572, LindaK@sanjuanco.com LEGAL NO. SJ591205 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

October 1, 2014.

EGRESS OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS ROSEHIP ROAD, AS SHOWN ON THE FACE OF THE PLAT AND AS DEDICATED IN THE DEDICATION OF THE PLAT OF WILD ROSE MEADOW LONG PLAT SUBDIVISION. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL “B” ALL EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED UPON AS DEFINED BY AND DESCRIBED WITHIN OPAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUST MASTER GROUND LEASE DATED JUNE 27, 2005, RECORDED JUNE 28, 2005 UNDER AUDITOR FILE NUMBER 2005 0628025 RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. LOT 12, WILD ROSE MEADOW LONG PLAT SUBDIVISION, A PRIVATE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF PLATS AT PAGES 35, 35A, IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS ROSEHIP ROAD, AS SHOWN ON THE FACE OF THE PLAT AND AS DEDICATED IN THE DEDICATION OF THE WILD ROSE MEADOW LONG PLAT SUBDIVISION. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 153 ROSEHIP RD, EASTSOUND, WA 98245 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 3/24/2009, recorded 3/27/2009, under 2009-0327027 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from CHARLES E WHITEHEAD AND KAREN M. PLUNKETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to SAN JUAN TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES BANK MT VERNON, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PEOPLES BANK - MT VERNON (or by its successors-in-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

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Mijitas Mexican Kitchen Open Monday - Saturday 4pm Happy hour 4-5:30pm 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) 376-6722

Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant Breakfast: 8 am to 11 am daily Lounge: Sun-Thurs: 12pm to 9pm Fri & Sat 12pm to 10pm Dinner: Sun-Thurs: 5pm to 9 pm Fri & Sat: 5pm to 10pm Happy Hour: Mon-Thurs 3 pm - 5 pm Moran Lounge 3 pm - 9 pm Daily (until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays) Happy Hour 3 pm - 5 pm Mondays - Thursdays

The Loft at Madrona Tuesday through Sunday, dinner starting at 5 pm Restaurant, bar, deck Above Madrona Bar and Grill Main St, Eastsound 376-7173 The Madrona Bar & Grill Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am - 9 pm (Sun - Thurs) 11:30 am - 10 pm (Fri & Sat) 3 pm - 6 pm Happy Hour (M-F) 310 Main St , 376-7171

(Cascade Bay Grill now closed for season) White Horse Pub Open at 11:30 am, daily Serving food until 10 pm Mon. to Sat. and Sun. until 9 pm Happy hour is 3 to 6 pm, discounted food and drink.

246 Main St, 376-PUBS

Pizzeria Portofino Dine-In/ Take-Out Open Daily 12 pm to 9 pm for lunch & dinner 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 376-2085

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West Sound Café Wednesdays thru Sunday Starting Oct. 9 5:00 to 8:30 Thurs-Sat 4362 Crow Valley Road

ORCAS LANDING

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

DEER HARBOR

Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant Open Fri, Sat, Sun nights from 5 to 9 pm deerharborinnrestaurant.com 376-1040

My name is Scarlett, the most beautifully furred feline at the Orcas Animal Shelter, and I’ll be the first to tell you so when you come, any day from 2 to 5 p.m. I have subtle Siamese grey, tan and brown markings, which shows my Thai breed blood line, though other influences have made me rounder and cuddlier. You can see us all on orcaspets.org.

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