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Modern message in a bottle: ‘this could be oil’

by EMILY GREENBERG Journal Reporter

Emily Greenberg/staff photo

Friends of the San Juans Director Stephanie Buffum with a drift card.

A tanker carrying hundreds of tons of fuel lost power close to the shores of Haida Gwaii, a northern British Columbia archipelago, Thurs., Oct. 16. The vessel, nearing the shoreline, in danger of running aground and spilling fuel into the water, was rescued by a U.S. tug boat after the Canadian Coast Guard was unable to tow it to safety.

Three environmental organizations from the U.S. and Canada, including Friends of the San Juans, have dropped drift cards labeled “this could be oil,” over the past year, with the most recent drop Aug. 25. The cards were dropped along oil tanker routes from the Burrard Inlet in southwest B.C., through the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands, and out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The goal is to model the likely path where oil would travel, in the event of a major spill.

Out of 700 cards dropped, six

were found in the Haida Gwaii archipelago. Three were dropped at Turn Point on Stuart Island and the other three in Georgia Strait.

“If it can get there, it could likely get back,” Friends Director Stephanie Buffum said, alluding to the likelihood of fuel drifting into the Salish Sea, if spilled off the Haida Gwaii shorelines.

The drift card project came to life after the third largest energy company in North America, Kinder Morgan, proposed the expansion of its Trans Mountain Pipeline, which transports crude and refined oil from points as far away as Alberta and California.

If approved, the expansion of the pipeline would increase the amount of Alberta tar sand oil transported to the Vancouver, B.C. area from 300,000 to 890,000 barrels per day, and likely boost tanker traffic in the Salish Sea from five tankers per month to 34.

Islands’ Oil Spill Association is preparing.

“Because of the potential and likelihood of increased shipping

Conversation about teen drug use

by MEREDITH M. GRIFFITH Contributor

How can we reduce drug and alcohol use by Orcas Island teenagers?

This week a group of concerned islanders gathered to dialogue on the topic, led by marriage and family therapist Beth Jenson.

“I don’t know how bad the problem is,” said Jenson. “But … teens use drugs here. They talk about it.”

About 25 people showed up – a mix of parents, two of the island’s five deputies, Funhouse Commons staff, teachers, physicians and counselors. Jenson asked each attendee to write notes under two headlines: “Why I did drugs when I was a teen” or “Why I didn’t do drugs as a teen.”

Analyzing the results, the group found that top reasons given for using drugs and alcohol included fun, excitement, easier socialization with peers, relaxation, availability of drugs and alcohol and having older friends or romantic partners. Top reasons for not using included oversight by parents, lack of participation by friends, fears of rape or a bad trip, not personally enjoying drugs or alcohol, lack of access

and having goals or interests that were viewed as more important.

Jenson noted that lack of knowledge was not a top reason for using, even though many prevention programs tend to focus on disseminating information. One parent proposed an approach that focuses on reducing risky behaviors and potential harm to teens. She said a good goal might be delaying use until teens are old enough to make a mature decision.

“The problems my kids face are very different than the problems I faced as a kid, she said.

“To tell kids not to use drugs... it’s not gonna happen. It’s not reasonable,” she said.

A 2012 “Healthy Youth Survey” for Orcas Island School District found that 20 percent of 12th graders were smoking cigarettes, with percentages below 5 percent for sixth, eighth and 10th graders. Forty percent of 12th graders and 20 percent of 10th graders were using alcohol, but just 3 percent of sixth and eighth graders were.

About 25 percent of 12th graders reported binge drinking, defined as five or more drinks in a row in the past two weeks. Nearly 30 percent of 12th graders and 20 percent of 10th graders reported using pot, but just 8 percent

of eighth graders and around 3 percent of sixth graders. About 21 percent of 12th graders and nine percent of 10th graders reported abusing prescription painkillers, with under three percent of eighth graders and 0 percent of sixth graders abusing. Use of illegal drugs not including marijuana, alcohol and pot was lower, about eight percent for 12th graders; 4 percent for 6th and 10th graders, and zero for eighth graders.

Most of these statistics show that use by Orcas 10th graders was lower than state averages but use by Orcas 12th graders was significantly higher than state averages.

The issue of access was also raised: who are the adults providing Orcas teens with drugs and alcohol, and how can they be discouraged from doing so?

A deputy encouraged community members to be observant and present when suspicious activity occurs.

“I guarantee a community can get rid of a drug dealer faster than law enforcement can,” he said. “They know when they’re not wel-

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vessels, we're focusing on the westside of the islands,” IOSA's Jackie Wolf said. “We have supplies throughout the islands, but the reality is in the event of a big spill, we’d need help.”

IOSA is a first-responder that implements strategy and deploys booms (a temporary floating barrier) to contain spills and protect environmentally sensitive areas.

IOSA and its volunteers have had recent training exercises at False Bay, Mitchell Bay and on the westside of Orcas Island, focusing on the west side of the islands in the assumption that any increase in tanker traffic will travel through Boundary Bay and into Haro Strait, Wolf said.

Nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into Alaska's Prince William Sound when The Exxon Valdez struck Bligh Reef in 1989. The catastrophic spill marked the beginning of the end for a small group of transient killer whales (the AT1s) that made the Sound and surrounding waters their home. With the Salish Sea’s own southern residents struggling to survive, Buffum believes the risks of an oil spill outweigh any

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Island Hospital receives award Driver course for 50 and over Contributed photo

From left: Anacortes School District Superintendent Mark Wenzel, WSHA Chair and Seattle Children’s Hospital President Lisa Brandenburg and Island Hospital Chief Executive Officer Vince Oliver following award ceremony.

Island Hospital in Anacortes received the Washington State Hospital Association’s Community Health Leadership Award for its approach to delivering mental health services to students in a rural setting.

The award recognizes health-care organizations that provide a strong, “above and beyond” pro-

gram to benefit the broader health needs of their communities. The award was presented during the association’s annual meeting on Oct. 16 in Seattle.

The school-based mental-health program began in 2013 with a needs assessment of the Anacortes community. The results showed that there was significant need for more mental-

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health and substance-abuse services. After considering several different approaches to this challenge, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Island Hospital solicited support from a number of community partners to develop a school-based mental-health delivery model.

More than 1,000 mentalhealth appointments with students have occurred on site at the schools. Students are also able to access these services during vacations and school breaks.

“Increasing access to mental-health services is difficult in all parts of our state, but especially rural areas,” said Julie Petersen, WSHA chair and CEO of PMH Medical Center in Prosser. “This program brings services to the people who need them most and provides access to other services that might be needed by the student.”

Here is an example of the kind of situations where the program has been useful:

A student had been severely assaulted by an adult caretaker in his home and attended school the following day. The mental-health clinician on site was able to walk the student over to the Island Hospital emergency department for immediate care and coordinate Child Protective Services involvement and police intervention to ensure the child’s safety. They have also cared for students who were struggling with substance abuse, depression and anxiety.

As a result of the project, extraordinary relationships have been strengthened among the City of Anacortes, Anacortes Police Department, Anacortes School District, Island Hospital, Island Hospital Foundation, Worthington Foundation and the Anacortes community as a whole.

“One of the challenges for school districts around the country is how to support the mental-health needs of our students,” said Mark Wenzel, Anacortes School District superintendent, in his nomination of the project. “We have an increasing number of students who come to school with mental-health challenges, and these often become an obstacle to successful learning.”

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Orcas Senior Center and Orcas Medical Foundation are co-sponsoring a one-day AARP Smart Driver Course on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., that AARP says can save you money on maintenance and car insurance costs.

According to Marla Johns of the Orcas Senior Center and Susan McBain of the Medical Foundation, the AARP course will take place entirely indoors at the Orcas Senior Center, in a classroom, and there is no driving involved.

The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. An optional lunch can be pre-ordered for $5. To register and order lunch, call 376-2677.

According to Marla Johns, all who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. Enrollment will be limited to 30 participants.

“No driving involved and no tests to pass,” McBain said.

AARP points out that the amount of insurance savings is up to each individual insurance company.

Business cafe on Lopez Island Business entrepreneurs are invited to a San Juan County Economic Development Council Business Cafe on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5:15 until 7 p.m. at the Lopez Island Public Library.

Join business owners like Ann Palmer of TechnoSense, Nick Jones of Jones Family Farms and Brian Kvistad of Blossom Organic Groceries to share stories about 2014 business trends and challenges, plus prospects and plans for the year ahead.

Startup entrepreneurs are also encouraged to attend, and there will be a drawing for a copy of the book “Rising to Power, The

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The EDC Business Cafes were created as a way to ensure that entrepreneurs have an arena to discuss issues important to their businesses.

Ferry meeting Washington State Ferries is hosting a series of events geared toward informing locals about the upcoming vehicle reservation service.

Customer service representatives will be available to set up vehicle reservation accounts and answer questions about the service.

The outreach team will be on Orcas Island on Saturday, Nov. 1. WSF will be at the Orcas Island Library from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Starting in January 2015, the “Save A Spot” online reservation system will allow travelers to book vehicle reservations to and from the San Juan Islands.

For more information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ Ferries/TakeaFerry/.

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SJC Sheriff’s log Stranger Oct. 8: A Friday Harbor woman was awakened by a man banging on her door looking for her roommate.

Entry was not gained, and the man departed before deputies arrived.

• A bicycle found along Beaverton Valley Road was turned in to the sheriff ’s office and later claimed by the owner.

• Deputies responded to keep the peace in an Eastsound establishment after a dispute occurred between two men over money owed.

Oct. 9: A Lopez man reported the theft of a parcel that had been delivered and left by his mailbox.

Oct. 10: A 41-year-old Lopez woman escaped injury when she drove off Fisherman Bay Road avoiding a deer. The car was stuck, but once removed from the ditch was undamaged.

• A woman reported being offered methamphetamine at Crescent Beach on Orcas. The suspect was located, interviewed and allowed deputies to search him and his vehicle. No drugs were found.

• A runaway Friday Harbor girl was located and

returned.

• The guardrail at Mt. Baker Road and Terrell Beach Road on Orcas was damaged in a hit-and-run.

Oct. 11: Lopez deputies responded to a domestic dispute. The parties were arguing over a cell phone.

• A Deer Harbor man reported a trespasser in his backyard. The trespasser was contacted and asked to leave.

• An Eastsound man reported the theft of his backpack from the Orcas Library. He left the backpack briefly to use the rest room, and when he returned the backpack was gone.

• Two vehicles, including the Friday Harbor High School bus, were “keyed” at the Orcas Homecoming game.

• A 25-year-old Friday Harbor man was arrested for assaulting family members and a deputy.

Oct. 13: A 42-year-old Friday Harbor man was cited for driving without a license and traffic infractions in connection with an auto and bicycle collision at Tucker and Larson. The cyclist suffered scratches and bruises.

offers candy to kids

Deputies on Orcas are asking for help in identifying a subject who approached two pre-teen girls at the Village Green, offering them candy and money. The incident occurred on Oct. 22 about 3:45 p.m. The subject, described as a dark-skinned Hispanic man in his 30s, 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 10 inches with medium build.

He was wearing a black hat, described as a “Greek fisherman’s cap” and driving a black square-shaped sedan.

The girls had seen the subject in the Village Stop a few minutes before the encounter in the park.

“To their credit, the girls ran away from the man to a nearby business for safety and called their parents,” said Sheriff Rob Nou. “The man was gone before deputies arrived.”

Halloween events Candy donations Church Harvest Candy donations are Festival being accepted for trick-ortreaters who come to OPAL homes during Halloween.

This helps make it possible for OPAL community residents to provide the bulk of candy for children on Halloween.

Donations may be dropped off weekdays (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the OPAL office on the corner of Lovers Lane and Enchanted Forest Road.

The community is invited to an annual harvest festival at Orcas Island Community Church on Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free event will include fun activities and games, with chances for everyone to win candy and prizes.

Kids can brave the cakewalk, decorate a pumpkin or have their faces painted

while adults drop in for a game of Bingo. There will be hot apple cider, cheesy nachos, hot dogs and cut fruit for everyone.

Call 376-6422 with any questions.

Odd Fellows events for all ages There will be a Halloween party for kids on Friday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. All ages are welcome. Enjoy treats,

Maya receives silver star Sheriff Rob Nou presented Deputy Doug Maya with the American Police Hall of Fame Silver Star for bravery on Oct. 21.

The award was bestowed upon Maya for his actions on Aug. 30 when he discovered an occupied, burning recreational vehicle in Friday Harbor and rescued two unresponsive men from inside.

Maya was-off duty at the time and noticed smoke coming from the RV and went to investigate.

He saw two men down inside the burning vehicle, and without protective equipment, Maya rescued them. He called 911 and stayed with the victims, monitoring their condition until units arrived on scene.

San Juan Island firefighters pulled a smoldering mattress and other simmering household items out of the RV, extinguishing the lot before any of it burst into flames.

“There was quite a bit of toxic smoke coming off that mattress,” San Juan Island Fire Department Assistant Chief Brad Creesy said.

The attending physician at the hospital said, “Without the immediate intervention

by Deputy Maya, these young men would have died.”

Maya is an eight-year veteran deputy sheriff and a current member of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

“Deputy Maya’s heroic actions on Aug. 30 uphold the highest traditions of both law enforcement and the fire service in the face painting, hot spiced apple cider and more. From 6:30 to 8:15 p.m., watch a free monster movie; a zombie romantic comedy called “Warm Bodies.”

The annual Halloween dance for adults will start at 8:30 p.m. Bellingham’s Snug Harbor dressed as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be the featured band. Best costume prizes at 10 p.m.

All funds raised go to the Odd Fellows Scholarship and Community Giving Fund.

Pumpkin walk

Celebrate Halloween at Emmanuel Episcopal

Trick-or-treat for books Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Friday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Come in and pick out a book and have your picture taken. For more info, contact Nita Couchman, Children’s Librarian, at 3764985.

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Deputy Doug Maya with his Silver Star.

saving of others’ lives,” said Nou. “Deputy Maya distinguished himself and the public safety professions with his courageous and selfless actions.”

Church with the Great Pumpkin Walk on Friday, Oct. 31. Starting at 3 p.m., children ages one to a hundred can walk the labyrinth to find the pumpkin at the center and receive a treat.

Costume ball There will be an All Hallow’s Eve charity costume ball benefiting Wolf

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Editorial

To the Editor:

Looking at Orcas from the ‘outside in’

Film festival was great

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omeone on the mainland recently said to me, “Oh, you live on Orcas? I hear your island has a really cool arts and alternative scene going on.”

That statement made me pause because we all have very specific ideas of what constitutes “our” island. But I am not surprised that Seattleites, or in this case someone from New York, thinks of Orcas that way. We have a lot of really compelling people, businesses and events that make our community incredibly unique. And thanks to national and regional media coverage, more and more people are finding out about our little jewel in the San Juans.

One of those interesting events wrapped up a few weeks ago. The first annual Orcas Island Film Festival was a huge success. There were visiting filmmakers and regional directors who participated in a short film contest.

A writer for the Stranger published a blog about his experience at the festival, writing, “All the feature films at the Orcas Island Film Festival were impressive, because it was curated by a pro: Carl Spence of Seattle International Film Festival. There were documentaries, there were shorts, and there were high-quality big-budget films too.”

Islander Jared Lovejoy and Spence pulled off four days of film viewings at three island venues. But it couldn’t have happened without the many businesses and volunteers who rallied around this great idea that it will become an annual favorite. As someone who volunteered during one of the film festival evenings – along with Assistant Editor Cali Bagby – I can say that energy and excitement was in the air.

Coming up soon is the first TEDx Orcas Island offering. In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED has created a program called TEDx, which are local, self-organized events. Live speakers and video will combine to spark deep discussion and group connection.

Adam Farish is curating the event on Nov. 8 at Orcas Center.

The theme “This IS America” and it will explore the relationship between island individualism and our place within the larger collective American experience. Presentation topics will range from psychology and medicine, law enforcement, media reporting, oceanic ecosystems, national policy, food and more.

Whom do we have to thank for all this stimulating intellectual awesomeness? Engaged community members who care enough to organize these functions and the islanders (and visitors) who support them by attending, volunteering and donating.

We know we’re more than just a “trendy” or “alternative” island, but that’s still a label we’ll wear proudly.

– Colleen Smith Armstrong, publisher and editor

My husband, parents, fatherin-law, friends and I attended the Orcas Island Film Festival this past weekend, having all traveled there from Seattle. As an enthusiastic film-goer, I wanted to thank the organizers and volunteers of the festival for putting on such a wonderful cultural event. Everyone had a great time.

I also received one of the three short film grants that were distributed as part of OIFF’s inaugural year; it allowed me to gather material on Shaw and Orcas for two weeks and engage in pure cinematic experimentation. As a filmmaker, I would like to say an extra thank you to Jared Lovejoy, Ian Woolworth, Amanda Sparks, the OIFF team and community sponsors, SIFF and Orcas Open Arts for establishing and supporting this grant program. Making the short was a deeply fulfilling experience and one I will never forget.

Financial support for independent filmmakers, especially those producing short-form and noncommercial work, can be rare and hard to come by. Such grants help us fill in the gaps in our careers, giving us the gift of time and money to try out ideas that we might not otherwise attempt. They are therefore invaluable sources of support for individual filmmakers and help create a healthy cinema culture. I cannot wait to see the

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films by regional filmmakers that future OIFF grants help make possible, and to attend the Orcas Island Film Festival next year and beyond.

Thank you all.

Nell Carden Grey Seattle

Support for Lambiel Museum What has happened to our islands’ appreciation of art and kindness that are so unique to where we live? I, for one, am troubled about the fiasco created by somebody within our county government to fine Leo Lambiel for his wonderful art. The only tool that they could use to fine him was the fact that he did not have a building permit 19 years ago when his art was approved. Since when do art objects on a person’s property need a building permit? There are spe-

Public meetings Weds., Oct. 29

Oct. 29 and 30

• Eastsound Sewer and Water District, 4:30 p.m., East side of Airport, at end of Cessna Lane.

• Council Chair Rick Hughes and Planner Colin Maycock are hosting an open house to discuss the proposed changes to the Eastsound Subarea Plan that will shortly come before the planning commission. The community is invited to the talk from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eastsound fire station. For more info, go to goo.gl/oAMsHV.

• The Bureau of Land Management’s San Juan Islands National Monument Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting on from 10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. both days, San Juan Island Grange, 152 N 1st Street in Friday Harbor. On the second day at 2:45 p.m., members of the public can make comments.

Register in person by 2 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the meeting location to comment. For more info, visit www.blm.gov/or/rac/sanjuanac. php.

cific exemptions within our regulations that exclude art from these requirements. If the rules change later, then there are the grandfather laws that apply so as to not force people to meet new regulations as they change. This gross action has cost Leo over $50,000 to defend, when no defense should be necessary. This act is so egregious that it hardly seems real.

If you agree with me that this is a grossly unfair way to treat our local artists, please write more letters to the editor of his newspaper and also write letters to our county commissioners and to Randy Gaylord, who is the prosecutor in these situations. Another type of support that you might offer is to contact Leo and offer to sign a petition that is floating around to stop this bully-type of action against a great artist. His art museum that is open to the public with viewing arranged by appointment is located on Mt. Baker Road on the way to Rosario Resort on the right with the beautiful art work on his fence to his home.

Marilyn Parman Orcas Island

Thank you, Camp Orkila To Dimitri Stankevich and all the staff at Camp Orkila...Thank you so much for everything you do for the community at your annual fall festival. We’ve only been here a little over two years, and your hard work, generosity, hospitality and genuine friendliness are a perfect example of why we moved to Orcas Island. Last year we barely made it to the festival before it was over and were kicking ourselves for not get-

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this place for real? Amazing.

Mike and Edee Kulper Orcas Island

ting an earlier start because we were blown away by the kindness it embodied - hay rides through the fields, pumpkins galore for carving, tall pots of homemade soup and chili, big cups of fresh-pressed cider, trays of man-sized brownies and an overall fall-y feeling with slightly ominous clouds above. Not to mention the fact that it drew so many people together like a big extended family. This year my mom, who turned 80 this summer, decided she’d love to try the zip-line, so we started off the festivities with a glide through a light rain. Experiences like this just don’t happen anywhere else. Everything that happens here on Orcas makes us pinch ourselves. It’s like a little heaven on earth. So thank you tractor drivers, hay-bale stackers, brownie bakers, soup puree-ers, chili concocters, zip-line harness-checkers, apple mashers, food buyers, pumpkin haulers, scary barn interior decorators, etc.! And thank you, Dimitri, for putting a lot of time and money into the people of the island. It is truly beautiful of you all. Is

Vote for Fyrqvist In recent presentations to the Friday Harbor Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs the question was raised if I would continue working at Islanders Bank - the depository institution for San Juan County – if elected as the county treasurer.

The answer is no. Thus there will be no conflict of interest.

If elected I will devote all of my energy and enthusiasm to serving the county as a customer-centered, friendly and efficient treasurer.

In fact, in order to avoid any obligations to others, or possible conflicts of interest, I have not accepted any campaign donations, endorsements or committee membership offers.

My only obligation is to the public.

Tony Fyrqvist San Juan Island

Orcas Fire Chief

The following are notable alarms from Orcas Fire and Rescue.

On Sept. 7, OIFR responded to a medical alert activation in the Eastsound area. On arrival, they found a man in his 90s who was experiencing shortness of breath. After emergency medical treatment onscene, the patient’s condition was improved and he did not wish to be taken off the island; he contacted his own physician in the morning.

On Sept. 9, OIFR responded to the Orcas Elementary School for a child with a possible allergic reaction. After treatment by the school nurse and OIFR personnel, the child’s medical condition stabilized and he was left in the custody of his father.

On Sept. 11, OIFR was dispatched to help a visitor to Orcas who had fallen while hiking on Turtleback Mountain. She was located

by OIRF responders, stabilized and transported to the Orcas Medical Center for X-rays.

On Sept. 27, an Orcas resident arrived at a friend’s

small discussion groups during this campaign. After hearing both respond to specific questions about drug dealers among us, responsiveness to citizens, internal working relationships in the department, the arson incidents on Orcas, their differing philosophies about enforcement in our community and their priorities for the next four years, it is very clear that Ron Krebs is the person we need as our next sheriff. Mr. Krebs is: 1) Much more committed to a collaborative law enforcement approach that includes building relationships and educating as well as enforcement rather than merely writing more tickets.

2) Much more committed to responding to specific citizen concerns and to seeking input from citizens (examples are specific drug dealers on Orcas who persisted for two and a half years despite countless citizen complaints, and the lack of communication with citizens during the Orcas arson

I have had the opportunity to meet with both Ron Krebs and Rob Nou, the incumbent sheriff, in very

house in Deer Harbor and recognized signs of a possible stroke. 911 was called and OIFR paramedics and EMTs confirmed the possible diagnosis. Both Airlift Northwest and San Juan Medevac were unable to fly at the time due to weather limitations and a Navy Whidbey helicopter was used to transport the man to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham after initial stabilization.

On Sept. 28, OIFR received a report of an Eastsound woman who had taken a fall while hiking in Moran State Park and was unable to walk out due to leg and ankle pain. A friend led responders to the woman and she was moved out to the trailhead using a specialized, trail rescue “big wheel” stretcher. After evaluation and splinting, an appointment was made for her at Orcas Medical Center.

On Sept. 30, OIFR was called by a mental health worker to assist with an elderly man who was aggressive and threatening. Responders were able to work with him and he was then transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital.

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3) Much more committed to making critical decisions that will enable deputies to carry out their responsibilities, to communicating with his people, to holding them accountable consistently and evenly, to ensuring that deputies are well-trained.

4) Much more committed to establishing clear expectations for deputies’ behavior, being a leader by example, being present and available and accessible.

I suspect that many citizens are not aware of the incumbent’s serious failures to work effectively with the members of our community and with the members of his own organization over the past four years and might not appreciate how important this vote will be to our community. I urge you to spend some time with both candidates and make your own determinations. I have made mine and I am giving Ron Krebs my vote.

Art Lange Orcas Island

My name is Michael McElrath. I am a 911 Dispatcher with the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office.

In the election of 2010 I voted for the incumbent sheriff. I strongly believed he was the right person for the job. I could not have been more wrong. In the dispatch center we rely on clarity: clear vision, clear guidance, clear procedures, clear communication. Over the course of the last four years clarity has dissipated like vapor in the wind and communication between the man in the corner office and the rest of the department is practically nonexistent.

Will Ron Krebs make a better sheriff? Why should you take a chance and vote on change? I freely admitted I backed the wrong guy last time. Why would you listen to what I say? I can only answer for myself.

Ron Krebs and Sheriff Nou were invited to speak to the

Sheriff ’s Guild. Each was given 15 minutes to give an opening statement. Sheriff Nou read, eyes on his paper, the same statement on the home page of his web site. To us. His own people. While answering questions he was, in many cases, incomplete, evasive and dissembling.

When Deputy Krebs spoke, he looked directly at us and didn’t read anything. He laid out very clearly why he wanted to be sheriff, what he wanted to accomplish, how he planned on accomplishing his vision and why he felt a change was needed.

On at least one occasion he admitted he didn’t know the answer but he articulated a clear plan to get the answer. I’m voting for Ron Krebs because of his community involvement, dedication to family and stability as a father, his record of local service, combined with an articulated vision for moving the Sheriff ’s Office forward. Currently, it is paralyzed, stagnant,

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LETTERS FROM 5 unable to move. Oh, sure, we have some shiny new toys: a boat, new vehicles, “upgraded” phone and radio equipment. These are just things; tools we use to bring service to the residents of San Juan County. Without communication, guidance and vision, however, these “things” are nearly useless.

The (by now overused) definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. I choose not to risk insanity.

Michael McElrath San Juan Island I’m writing this letter in support of Ron Krebs for San Juan County Sheriff.

I attended the League of Women Voters of the San Juans on Orcas and was able to hear both Sheriff Nou and Ron Krebs give their speeches.

I was bothered by Sheriff Nou’s lack of enthusiasm for his job. I was really bothered by his lack of remorse to a question one resident asked him pertaining to the lack of law enforcement coverage on Lopez for one or two nights. To me this is unacceptable. We, the residents of San Juan County, deserve law enforcement coverage 24/7 even if it means the sheriff or under-sheriff get out and conduct patrols.

Ron Krebs’ plan was simple: “Get out and patrol if he needs to.” While that may be perceived as a simplistic response, the sheriff is still

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a certified law enforcement officer in the state. Sheriff Nou seemed to brush questions off while Ron Krebs was more aggressive in his responses. When Ron Krebs was asked how he would deal with the increased drug activities in the area, Mr. Krebs said, “I would park my patrol car in front of the house.” Some may say this is extreme. I simply took it more as he would stress an aggressive community policing policy. Ron Krebs acknowledged the lack of communication between the Sheriff ’s office and the community and stated he would hold town hall meetings throughout the islands if need be to address and try to fix the communities’ concerns.

I was able to speak with both Sheriff Nou and Ron Krebs about the lack of manning and the possibility of instilling a reserve program. Sheriff Nou seemed supportive and optimistic but not interested at this time. While Ron Krebs said if elected, there will be a reserve program to help with the extra manning and to better assist the residents of San Juan County. This is a cost efficient program that will better the residents of San Juan County. Ron told me he wants to update training, policies and bring back leadership to the

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I believe in Ron Krebs and his leadership abilities to better the Sheriff ’s Department both professionally and boost the morale amongst the department’s employees. Ron will bring a strong, positive customer service approach to the residents of San Juan County. I believe Ron Krebs is a very humble man and will work hard for everyone in San Juan county and will put the residents needs first and foremost. I feel he will seek input from the Sheriff ’s Department staff and will strive to work in partnership with them. It’s obvious Ron Krebs wants to prove himself to us and to the employees of the Sheriff ’s Department. It is apparent that Ron wants to bring trust in our Sheriff ’s Department under his leadership. Please join me in voting for Ron Krebs.

Patrick Timmins Orcas Resident

Nou for Sheriff I am writing this letter to voice my opinion on the Sheriff ’s race. I have served over 25 years in law enforcement and over 26 years in the military. I have worked as a patrol officer and am currently one of your patrol sergeants. I have held the rank of private to lieutenant colonel and served in a leadership role during two tours in Iraq.

The one consistency I have seen during my public service is that leaders are frequently asked to do more with less and that organization members blame the leadership for the resulting strain. What is an executive to do? He can either tell his bosses no or ask his subordinates to step up and continue to do more with less. In this case, the bosses are all of you, the voters.

The quick fix would be to add personnel. Sheriff Nou asked for more personnel and was rejected due to budget constraints.

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The personnel retention challenges for Orcas and Lopez Island have remained unchanged for the past 12 years due to reasons that are not in the Sheriff ’s control.

A general once told me that a leader is never more dangerous than when he first starts out as a new leader in a new assignment. Not because he wants to be but mainly because he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know.

Although I like both candidates, my experience has taught me that executive positions are best occupied after progressive opportunities for development. I have seen the detrimental impacts to organizations where unprepared leaders were hoisted into executive roles. It was not fair to the organization nor the person thrust into the position.

Seven years of patrol experience with no management experience in a law enforcement organization creates the potential for more challenges, not fewer, in my opinion. I choose to support Sheriff Nou because he is an honest proven leader in the role of Sheriff. Sheriff Nou has made tremendous improvements to our organization and I am confident that he will continue to thoughtfully and calmly serve all of us.

Sergeant Scott Taylor Lopez Island

Vote for Joan White I am an attorney who has practiced law in this community for almost 20 years and have worked closely with Joan White throughout the years, first in her capacity as a deputy clerk and then as court clerk. I have always valued Joan White’s professionalism and depth of knowledge. She has years of experience, does a great job, and really cares about this community, the court system, and access to justice. Please join me to vote to re-elect Joan White as San Juan County Court Clerk.

Katie Blaine Orcas I am writing to support Joan White for County

Clerk because of Joan’s outstanding personal performance. I work with court clerks in San Juan County and other jurisdictions daily and I have never seen another court clerk work as hard with the public and attorneys.

Joan makes a true effort to make the Court system work well and fairly for all.

I also practice in other jurisdictions and it is always a pleasure to come back and work with Joan.

She takes the time to help and shows professional courtesy to everyone. I urge San Juan County voters to elect Joan White as county clerk.

Shawn Alexander Orcas Island I have never before written a letter to the Editor or an “Open Letter” expressing my support of a candidate for public office. I do so now to express my support, and to encourage your vote, for the reelection of Joan White as San Juan County Clerk and Clerk of the Superior Court.

Joan’s outstanding management and operation of the county clerk’s office, Joan’s unfailing positive attitude and instilling in her staff the same positive attitude to truly help all who enter the clerk’s office, and Joan’s efficiency in “getting things done,” are exceptional in my experience.

As an attorney who interacts regularly with the offices of various court clerks and other state and federal government offices, my experience is that I and the citizens of San Juan County want Joan White reelected to continue her outstanding service.

In my opinion, we want to continue Joan’s exceptional management of her office and, equally importantly, the always helpful, gracious and positive attitude of Joan and her staff to those who request assistance. These qualities are truly rare and I for one value them very highly.

Please, vote to reelect Joan White San Juan County Clerk.

Michael K. Murray Orcas Island

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by MARGOT SHAW Orcas Island

Starting Jan. 5, 2015, reservations will take effect for vehicle travel between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands. Reservations may be made starting Dec. 2.

For the past two years, I’ve been a participant in the Washington State Ferries Reservations Partnership committee meetings, helping to develop the best plan for our complex Anacortes/San Juans ferry route. Many of the details are similar to the Port Townsend/Coupeville, Sydney and our own commercial reservation plans, which are already in place.

The challenge was to find a way to benefit the local population as well as to encourage tourists to spread out their planned sailings to the less “popular” sailing times. Thus the tiered release system was created, whereby percentages of the vehicle spaces available on any sailing will be released for reservations at different times.

The plan is: two months before the sailing day, 30 percent of the spaces will be available to reserve. Two weeks before sailing,

DRUGS FROM 1 come.”

Orcas middle and high school principal Kyle Freeman said the marijuana legalization campaign has made a strong impression on Orcas students, who have the misperception that pot is harmless, even for teens. He added that Orcas teens are learning how to become adults, and they see adults in the community using alcohol and pot, as well as providing them to minors.

“They’re saying, ‘So we shouldn’t deal with our problems the same way grown-ups do?’” he said.

“This is a huge element of what is going on.”

Jenson and other attendees stated that it is critical for adults to be the ones to establish values and initiate and maintain focus in prevention efforts. Others believe it is crucial to involve Orcas teens in the conversation of why they are using and how to reduce their drug and alcohol use.

“I think this is a great start,” said one parent, “but

the next 30 percent will be available. Two days before sailing, the next 30 percent will be released. Ten percent will always be available for emergency vehicles, medical preferential load folks and drive-ups (no reservation). Reservations, changes or cancellations may be made multiple times up to 5 p.m. the day before sailing. One free change may be made between 5 p.m. and three hours before sailing.

For complete details on the new system, go to “TakeaFerry.com,” where you can find the PDF documents.

Reservation accounts may be set up now, online or by phone: 205-515-3885. It is the same account as for the current reservation routes.

On Sat., Nov. 1 at the Orcas Library, WSF representatives will give three presentation and Q&A sessions: 2 to 3:15 p.m., 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.

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the kids have got to be here … or they won’t buy in.”

Some attendees said they believe Orcas Islanders include a “silent majority” of adults who disapprove of teen drug and alcohol use, in addition to a vocal minority of enablers who tend to host and supply teens with illegal substances. Freeman and Jenson both encouraged adult community members to speak up and express their opinions on the issue.

Jenson spoke of a “fourway push” involving parents and community, activities, schools and professionals.

There was a general consensus that adult neighbors, parents and community members all have a huge role to play in keeping a watchful eye out, holding teens accountable, providing encouragement and support for teens engaged in positive activities, and helping them create meaningful and rich lives. The Funhouse’s mentor program was mentioned as one specific way adults can invest in a child’s life through a commitment of one hour per week.

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she is a licensed chemical dependency professional added that islanders can help by creating “an inspiring culture.”

“The number one question my clients asked me was, ‘Why should I care?’” she said. “It’s about having a meaningful future.”

Jenson invites the community to come join the conversation at the next meeting in November (details TBA). Jenson can be reached at beth@bethjenson.com.

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Obituary Daryl Rohloff Daryl Rohloff, long-time resident of Orcas Island, was born in Woodbine, Kansas on March 2, 1929 to Otto and Luella Rohloff.

Following a long illness, Daryl died on Aug. 18, 2014 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease at age 85, leaving behind many friends and loving family. Daryl was preceded in death by his parents, brother Meryl and first wife Phyllis.

Daryl grew up in Herington, Kansas and graduated from high school in Herington in 1946. Daryl moved to California and in 1955 joined the Los Angeles Fire Department where he

DRIFT FROM 1 reward that the proliferation of would-be petroleum projects might bring.

“We’re in the center of fossil fuel export for North America,” she said. “Right here in little San Juan County.”

The threat of a potential oil spill in the Salish Sea is not only grabbing the attention of locals, but that of state officials as well.

Funding in the 2014 state budget allowed the Department of Ecology to study and analyze the risks to public health and safety, and the environmental impacts of transporting oil in Washington state.

served for more than 20 years. In 1971 he was awarded The Los Angeles Fire Department's high honor, The Medal of Valor, for “Courage under Conditions of Grave Personal Danger and Peril”. In 1970, Daryl met and married Gloria Thomas. Following Daryl's retirement in 1975, they moved to Orcas Island and settled in for many good years. They built their home in the Spring Point area above Deer Harbor.

Daryl became very active in island life. He was active in the Spring Point Home Owners Association, an avid golfer and fisherman, volunteer fireman and president of The Lions Club.

Daryl and Gloria left Orcas in 1993 and moved to Ferndale, Wash. where they lived until 2012 when, The study found that prevention is the best means to reduce the risk of oil spills, and that an aggressive, wellcoordinated response plan must be in place in collaboration with the state, the party responsible for the spill and other organizations.

A public meeting to discuss preliminary findings of the study and accept public comments will be held on Oct. 30, 5 p.m., in Olympia.

Friends submitted comments to the governor's office, is asking islanders to do the same, and is organizing a carpool for the Olympia forum.

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Daryl lived a long, happy, well-lived and productive life and will be longremembered by friends and family who knew and loved him.

Daryl is survived by his wife Gloria, children Linda, Daralyn, Paul, Sherry and Larry, sister Glenda and brother-in-law Don, sisterin-law Pat and her husband Jim of Orcas Island. to inform the community about risks associated with increased tanker traffic, to develop a better understanding of where oil might end up in event of a spill and to accumulate data for a final report.

That final report, to be authored by the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, the Friend’s partner in the drift card project, will be presented to the National Energy Board of Canada, the organization evaluating Kinder Morgan's proposed pipeline expansion. Friends, along with its partners, will air its “comments” about the would-be expansion at the energy board’s meeting in March.

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Christian football team storms Tough week for Vikings to victory against Skagit Boys soccer

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Michael Harris on a reverse for the Saints’ second score against Skagit Adventist Eagles.

by MERRICK PARNELL Special to the Sounder

In a howling wind and pounding rain tempest, the Orcas Christian School Saints stormed over the Skagit Adventist Eagles 38-15 on Oct. 23.

Protecting their undefeated season and in search of their third straight win, the Saints were ready to roll against their longtime rivals the Eagles. Their stout defense, led by the feared pass rush of Cyrus Amour, Robert Miller, Logan Babcock and Trevor Wareham, caused Skagit to hurriedly throw a ball that was intercepted by Defensive Back Michael Harris who bolted for a 50-yard “pick six” touchdown. Harris and

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On the offensive side of the ball, Quarterback Ryan Flint created a tempest of his own, with his lightning quick passes to Lucien Anderson and Corey Aragon that exploded into big gains. Flint was 20-27 passing on the day for 144 yards. The Eagles’ pass rush was disarmed by fierce blocking of Evie Hance, who also had several key catches in the game.

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Darrington last week and finished the year with a 1-5 league record and 4-8 overall.

The top three teams in the league were LaConner, Mt. Vernon Christian and Friday Harbor.

Football The Vikings faced leagueleading Concrete last week and lost 56-14.

With the Lions dominating all aspects of the game, Orcas ended the first half down 50-6 after Viking quarterback Miles Harlow connected with Pasha Bullock for their only first-

half score.

Aidan Kruse ran 13 yards for the second half Viking score with a two-point conversion on a pass from Harlow to Bullock.

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Music on the road | Q&A with Ruth Moody R uth Moody is an Australian-born, two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. She is best known for being a member of the trio The Wailin’ Jennys and for her frequent appearances on the radio show “A Prairie Home Companion.”

Moody will be performing with her ethereal vocals, impressive multi-instrumentalism and insightful song-writing on Thurs., Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center.

Tickets are $25, $19 for Orcas Center members and $11 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the Orcas Center box office at 376-ACT1 or at www.orcascenter.org.

The Sounder caught up with Moody to ask her a few questions about making music and life on the road.

Sounder: What is the difference between performing with a group and performing as an individual?

RM: I have three great musicians in my band so it’s still a group performance. I guess the way it’s different from the Jennys is that I am the sole front-person and sole songwriter in the band, so I’m running the show, so to speak. I love doing

both. It’s fun to share those duties with the Jennys but it’s also a rewarding challenge to take on that responsibility on my own. The guys are funny and great to banter with as well; they keep it fun and fresh for me.

Sounder: After listening to your cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark,” the Sounder was wondering if you could speak to why artists like to take on well-known songs and give them a second life?

RM: There is no denying a good song. Singing other people’s songs feels good – you’re paying tribute to something that has inspired you and others. And when you play it for others there is an immediate connection because of that recognition. As for why I chose that song in particular, I learned it for fun and then realized it would lend itself well to the band’s chamber-grass sound. It was fun to turn it on its head, and I like the way it feels to sing it from the female perspective.

Sounder: How many instruments do you play and do you have a favorite?

RM: I play piano, accordion, guitar and banjo. I love them all but I think the banjo is my favorite. I learned it for fun a few years ago and it continues

to be about just that! It’s also been a great writing tool. Whenever I’m stuck on a song I switch over to banjo and the right path reveals itself.

Sounder: You perform four to five shows a week. How do you keep your energy high when performing so much?

RM: The audience has so much to do with it.

There is a connection, a conversation, that happens between the performer and the listener, and it’s hard not to be energized when you are a part of that.

Sounder: What is the weirdest venue you have played at and why?

RM: We did a concert in a snail house once, in Bonny Doon, Calif.! And when I say snail house, I mean a house for which the design was based on the inside of a snail shell. It was wild and unforgettable to say the least.

Learn more about the artist For more information about Ruth Moody, visit her website at www.ruthmoody.com.

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Anita Rachvelishvili, the Georgian mezzo-soprano who burst onto the international opera scene in this role five years ago at La Scala who has performed the role to acclaim around the world, reprises her interpretation of the title role with Ildar Abdrazakov as the swaggering toreador Escamillo.

With 985 performances since its company premiere in 1884, Carmen is the third-most-staged opera in the Met’s repertory, and the most staged Frenchlanguage opera by a significant margin. Though it is now given in the original French, in the early seasons of the Met it was sometimes performed in both Italian and German in keeping with standard performance practices of the time.

Tickets for this Met: Live in HD presentation of Carmen 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 open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

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CALENDAR FRI., OCT. 31 FOR HALLOWEEN EVENTS, SEE PAGE 3.

SAT., NOV. 1 FOLK MUSIC: Tom Rawson and Carl Allen team up for an evening of folk and humorous songs, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Grange. Call 317-7498 for more information.

NOV. 1 AND 2 FALL HEALING ARTS FAIR: A NVC communication class (by donation) and highly discounted sessions of acupuncture, counseling, intuitive readings and bodywork, by appointment at the Healing Arts Center, 376-4002.

SUN., NOV. 2 POWER OF LETTING IN:

Nicholas Corrin, an Ayurvedic yoga teacher, Oriental medicine practitioner and award-winning author based in Friday Harbor, will present a workshop entitled “The Power of Letting In,” 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Orcas Mandala Studio. The workshop will

be followed by a book signing and reading at 2:30 p.m. at Darvill’s Book Store.

ORCAS TUMBLING: Orcas Christian School Gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:10 grades K-2, 4:15 to 5 p.m. grades 3-6.

Register at 376-6683 or email valaocs@gmail.com.

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, 7-8 p.m., Episcopal Church.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 - 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.

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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.

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The San Juan Island Rotary Club raised $10,000 from the Concours d’ Elegance held at San Juan Vineyards on Aug. 24. The recipients of the funds were Family Resource Center ($4,500), The San

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The Historical Society will use their funds directly to developing San Juan Island Museum of History and Industry, an interactive educational center.

The SJI Rotary Club will also donate $1,000 to PolioPlus Fund of Rotary International, (http://www. endpolio.org/take-action?gc lid=CPOw6rzZw8ECFU6V fgodOGcA2w), dedicated to achieving a polio-free world in our lifetimes.

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Kids dissect island recycling Who needs performing arts?

Orcas Islanders are not doing a very good job recycling. That's what Laura Tidwell’s 8th grade science class found out when they looked into the recycling at the Orcas Transfer Station in early October.

“It was disgusting,” said 13-year-old Millie Kauenry Henry. “We couldn’t believe how dirty the recycling was.”

Exchange/ORS staff pulled eight random bags of recycling out of the blue 40-yard steel bins at the transfer station. The students, working in teams, dissected each bag, separating the clean recyclables from contaminated material and plain-old garbage.

Everyone (including The Exchange/ORS staff) were surprised at what they discovered.

“The kids found that only about 40 percent of the material in the bags was actually clean recyclable material,” said Tidwell.

“The rest was badly contaminated or nonrecyclable.”

The biggest problem was food contamination, according to the kids. Bottles, cans and plastic containers with significant amounts of food and mold were found.

Also paper products with food residue were common. These contaminated materials are not recyclable.

While a few bags were very clean, most were not, and some were terrible—filled with mostly garbage.

“I am actually kind of horrified,” said Exchange/ORS director Pete Moe. “We’ve had complaints from the facility on the mainland that processes our recycling, but I didn’t think it was this bad. We have some education to do.”

Moe pointed to contaminated recycling as one of the reasons The Exchange/ORS board is convinced that Orcas needs to move back to the source-separation model of recycling that existed on Orcas more than a decade ago.

“Dirty recycling just becomes garbage,” Moe said. “It’s more expensive to process. In the end we will all just end up paying more.”

“People have to do a better job of washing out their recycling,” said 8th grader Luke Peistch.

The staff also pointed out that it’s easy to find out how to recycle correctly at www.exchangeorcas.org, where anyone can download a comprehensive recycling guide.

The visit from the 8th graders to the transfer station is part of a larger cooperative program between The Exchange/ ORS and the Orcas Island School District.

“I really enjoyed working with my hands and sorting garbage,” said 8th grader Joe Reigel. “It was a blast!”

Tidwell’s class will be helping with an education program both in the school and for the general public. Specifically they will work on a marketing campaign that will inform everyone about recycling clean, uncontaminated materials.

Julie Pinardi’s 8th grade “Circle Of Leaders” is looking at collecting aluminum containers on campus, and with Brett McFarland’s High School Environmental Club, getting involved in the “Washington Green Schools” program.

You can learn more about at www. wagreenschools.org.

Strawberry Council update What a difference a year makes (a year and two months to be exact). Late July, 2013, an arson fire seriously damages the historic 76-year-old building in Olga. In the beginning, the building first operated as a strawberry barreling plant that served the island community even as it supported its fruit growers and the economy. The 2013 fire disrupted and displaced other island businesses: an artists’ cooperative of fortysome members and a longestablished cafe.

Today, with restoration and rebuilding underway since May, the OSC, stewards of the building, are pleased with the progress being made. And once again they are seeing that community spirit demonstrated as, from the beginning, donations to meet the shortfall in the construction budget have come in. Gifts ranging from a few dollar bills handed to one of our board members to a donation of

$25,000 have brought them to $50,000, which is halfway to the $100,000 goal.

OSC hopes that those who have not yet joined in the campaign to rebuild this historic treasure, home to the Artworks Cooperative Gallery, the James Hardman Gallery and a brand new café, will do so now.

Donations are tax deduct-

ible. All donors’ names will appear on a panel in the restored building.

Donations of $1,000 will be acknowledged on a brass plaque on the building.

Donations of any amount can be sent to OSC, PO Box 214, Olga, WA 98279.

Online donations can be made through: www.olgastrawberrycouncil.org.

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Working with the creative team at Orcas Center this fall to resurrect the high school drama program, and preparing to spearhead the community-wide pageant that is “A Christmas Carol,” I am consistently reminded of the importance of the performing arts in our community. While often filed under “entertainment,” the deceptively simple act of performance encompasses so much of what I believe it means to be human — for both audience and performer alike.

I describe theatre to newcomers of all ages as “a team sport with only one team.” It is not an activity that can be done alone, nor in competition with one’s teammates. Much like sailing, participants must collectively agree upon a destination and work together to get there. Moreover, the more specifically we agree on and describe exactly where we are going, the more nuanced the destination becomes. Upon arrival at a performance, we come to understand that even the audience is unwittingly “on our team.” In our competitive, consumer driven culture, inclusive activities like theatre renew our sense of belonging to a larger whole.

I have always appreciated that the reference manual for a given performance is referred to as a “play.”

Harry Sircely/contributed photo

High school students watching the Nanda, ninja theater at a special performance at the school in 2012.

Embodied in this word is the requisite sense of wonder needed for such an undertaking. A “playwright” constructs an elaborate “what if?” wireframe that we may “play” upon. Every moment of a performance is a creative act of play, filling in an infinite array of details with nothing but our bodies and voices. If imagination is a muscle, theatre is its Crossfit training regimen.

So why tell stories to each other via live theater? Why all of the makeup and costumes and lights and sets and sound cues (and budgets and marketing and fundraising), why do it? Why not just go home, turn on Netflix and let the pros in Hollywood spoon-feed us all the stories we require?

I believe that at its core, theatre is ultimately an act of empathy. Part of fully embodying and understanding a character is to find a way to love them. Even the villains. (Especially the

villains!) Even Richard III and Medea need our love.

When we experience firsthand that even the worst of us is still human, brought to their own unique truth through a series of unique events and mishaps, we can learn to understand them and empathize with them.

Witnessing, in the flesh, a member of our own community doing the work to embody and empathize with a character that is alien to them – that is the true healing power of performance.

So whether you are an audience member, a donor, a volunteer, a performer, a designer, a painter, a technician, a student or a parent, – plug in! Orcas Center is your community arts center, and it needs your voice.

Perrine is the Theatre Arts Teacher at Orcas High school, Director of the “Christmas Carol,” at Orcas Center and a sound technician.

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They are currently still receiving applications for our 2015 Master Gardener Training class until Nov. 1.

Training begins Tuesday, Feb. 3 through Tuesday, March 31. Classes are a hybrid of university online training and once-per-week class sessions. Download an

application at sanjuan.wsu. edu, or call WSU Extension for more information 3784414.

Orcas storytellers needed Random Howse is looking for storytellers for their event “Random Tales” on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The theme is survival and each story should be 10 minutes or less.

Islands’ Sounder Assistant Editor Cali Bagby will be sharing a story about her experience as an embedded journalist in Iraq and Afghanistan. She will explore what it means

to risk everything and the aftermath of surviving when others do not.

The Islands’ Sounder is a sponsor for this event.

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

Community dance class The next community dance class will be held at the Oddfellows Hall on Nov. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Employment General

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The Orcas Island School District will be offering a bus driver training course beginning November 4, 2014. The training will be provided at no cost, though trainees will be responsible for the costs of State testing, fingerprinting, and a driving record abstract from the Department of Licensing. You do not need to have an existing commercial driver’s license to participate in this training.

The training includes classroom book work, ride-along, and behind the wheel components and occurs over the course of several weeks.

Regular attendance is required.

Please contact Jodi Luft for further information at: jluft@orcas.k12.wa.us or contact the OISD office at (360) 376-2284.

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS NEEDED The purpose of the training is to increase the pool of available substitute bus drivers both for the regular morning and afternoon bus routes, as well as off-island travel for athletics and field trips. All bus drivers for OISD must be fingerprinted, undergo criminal background and driving record checks, and meet the physical requirements of the position.

OISD is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

San Juan County Parks & Fair Department is hiring a

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Orcas Animal Protection Society seeks a Part Time

Administrative Assistant Shelter Manager The Administrative Assistant Shelter Manager works closely with the Shelter Manager and the Shelter Team to ensure effective and efficient operation of the Animal Shelter. Responsibilities are varied and include: providing support for fundraising and community outreach, maintaining records (both physical and digital), updating the shelter’s website and social media sites, and assisting with volunteer coordination.

Excellent interpersonal, computer and administrative skills are needed.

Flexible work schedule with some weekend hours required.

Application materials and further information are posted on the Orcas APS website. www.orcaspets.org/ administrative-assistantshelter-manager-jobinstructions

Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is seeking a highly-qualified individual with experience in administering, integrating, evaluating and maintaining software information systems including various electric utility specific programs; software support and training, a working knowledge of SQL, .NET, Unix, OS, C++, and Java of installation, operation, and maintenance of fiber optic networks, SCADA, AMI technologies, Telephony, Uninterrupted Power Supply Systems, and Physical LAN Equipment; the ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment to component level; and a minimum of three years of related work experience. This is a full-time, bargaining unit position.

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OASIS School Clerk: 0.529 annual FTE; five and one-half hours per school day plus 9 additional days. First Year hourly rate: $13.77 Winter 2014 Assistant Coaching Positions: OHS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and OHS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. First year annual stipend for each position: $1349.00 A criminal history background check will be required of the successful candidate(s).

Application Deadline: November 7, 2014 Job postings and application materials are available at

www.orcasislandschools.org

under Employment.

Please submit your completed application to: Sara Morgan, Human Resources, Orcas Island School District, 557 School Rd., Eastsound, WA 98245.

OISD is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction related services include the contractor’s current department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement.

Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.

For more information, call Labor and Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division at 1-800-647-0982 or check L&Is internet site at www.lni.wa.gov

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NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the seller’s and buyer’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.

When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle.

The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by visualizing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet.

Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.

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Miscellaneous

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Dogs

AKC CHOCOLATE Labs Puppies. 3 males, 5 females. Date of birth 8/24. English style with blocky heads. Mother’s side; NFC/AFC. Sire side; pointing lab with multiple master hunter background.

Great hunters, family members. Great temperament and love of water.

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AKC POMERANIAN PUPPIES available November 8th!! Great early Christmas present! 1 female Black and Tan with white markings $700. 1 VERY RARE male Chocolate Merle $2,000. Age appropriate shots up to date and vet checked. Please call 940-585-9472.

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‘97 SHERROD SERIES SLX Conversion Van. Good shape, great starter family van. Low miles, 72K. Nice gray leather & wood interior. New tires.

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2003 YAMAHA Roadstar Silver edition bagger.

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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 Permit Number

Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Other Existing Date of Date Required Environmental Application Complete Permits* Documents

SEPA End Date Project Threshold for SEPA Comments DET Comments End Date**

Hearing Body

Hearing Place

Hearing Date

Owner: Heinmiller and Islanders Stamiesen, Bank 117 Legend Lane, 260724011 8:30 am, 11/12/14 PAPL00- Appeal of building Hearing admin bldg, Deer Harbor, WA 98243; 117 Legend Lane NO public Exempt then 09-0004 permit;remanded by Examiner Deer Harbor, Orcas Appellant: Michael Durland, testimony Council court PO Box 203, Chambers Deer Harbor, WA 98243 [14] Jan 13, 2012 Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the San Juan County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Community Development & Planning at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in the public hearing or 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so contacting CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be this hearing may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing. obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B.- Suggested Project Comments End Date (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 * cdp@sanjuanco.com

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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx

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LEGAL NO. SJ1163901 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, OCTOBER 29, 2014

Public Hearing The Directors of Shaw Island School District No. 10 will meet at the schoolhouse on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 3:10 p.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting a budget extension for the 2014-2015 General Fund.

Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budget extension. To examine a copy of the proposed budget prior to the meeting, please contact Deanna Shannon, Business Manager, at 468-2570 or dshannon@shaw.k12.wa.us.

LEGAL NO. S595447 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

October 22, 29, 2014.

The commissioners of San Juan County Fire Protection District 5 (Shaw Island) will meet at the Shaw Community Building on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 4:30 PM for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2015 General Fund Budget and 2015 Reserve Fund Budget.

Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budgets. To examine a copy of the proposed budgets prior to the meeting, please contact Deanna Shannon, Secretary, at 468-4560 or sjcfpd5@gmail.com.

LEGAL NO. S595490 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

October 22, 29, 2014.

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• Alley entrance for deliveries plus ample parking.

The Port of Orcas will discuss the The Port of Orcas will hold a public • 8,488 square feet./.65 cents aconsider/adopt the gener2015 budget during the regular hearing to meeting on Nov 13, 2014 at Noon in al fund and capital projects fund budsquare foot plus NNN. the terminal conference room at the gets for 2015 as part of the regular

The Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting for consideration of the proposed 2015 budget at the regular meeting to be held beginning at 4PM, Thursday, November 13, at the Eastsound Firehall, Mt. Baker Rd, Eastsound, WA. All are welcome.

LEGAL NO. S594964 Published: The Islands’ Sounder October 22, 29, 2014.

Orcas Island Airport.

LEGAL NO. S595423 Published: The Islands’ Sounder October 29, November 5, 2014.

meeting on November 13, 2014 at Noon in the terminal conference room at the Orcas Island Airport.

LEGAL NO. S595426 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

October 29, November 5, 2014.

Please call 360-802-0983 or email mdinvestment15@yahoo.com for details.

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PET OF THE WEEK

EASTSOUND

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

Café Olga 8–3 pm daily (closed Wed) Urner Street, 376-5098

The Loft at Madrona Tues–Sun, dinner starting at 5 pm Restaurant, bar, deck Above Madrona Bar and Grill Main St, Eastsound 376-7173

The Barnacle Thu–Sat: 5 pm–12 am Nightly Cocktail Specials 249 Prune Alley

Enzo’s Caffé Open 8 - 4 daily Creperie open Sat & Sun from 9–3 pm N. Beach Rd, 376-3732 Lower Tavern Lunch & Dinner Open daily at 11 am Food to 10 pm (Sun–Thurs) Food to 11 pm (Fri & Sat) 46 Prune Alley , 376-4848 Island Skillet Breakfast seven days a week 8 am to 2 pm Dinner Fridays 5:30 to 8 pm prime rib, full breakfast menu, beer and wine 325 Prune Alley, 376-3984

Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant Breakfast: 8 am–11 am daily Lounge: Sun–Thurs: 12pm–9pm Fri & Sat 12pm–10pm Dinner: Sun–Thurs: 5pm–9 pm Fri & Sat: 5pm–10pm Happy Hour: Mon–Thurs 3 pm–5 pm Moran Lounge 3 pm–9 pm Daily (until 10pm on Fri and Sat) Happy Hour 3 pm–5 pm Mondays–Thursdays (Cascade Bay Grill now closed for season)

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

Tee-Jay’s Tacos/ Oddfellows Wed noon–3 pm Thurs & Fri noon–6 pm Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, rice & beans 376-6337

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

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

246 Main St, 376-PUBS

WEST SOUND

West Sound Café (Quiet Season Hours) Thur–Sat 5:00-8:30 4362 Crow Valley Road www.westsoundcafe.com

ORCAS LANDING

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

DEER HARBOR

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

Rocky here…big, really big, black, beautiful and bored. They have me in the conference room of the Orcas Animal Shelter so I won’t eat everyone’s food. But I love company and really need someone to adopt me.

Please come quick, any day from 2 to 5 p.m., or call 376-6777. You can see more of me on www. orcaspets.org.

ANSWERS TO PUZZLES

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

Prices effective: 10/29 thru 11/4 See this week’s insert for more!

Open Mon - Sat 8 am to 9pm, Sun 10am - 8pm

(360) 376-6000 Lotto

Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate Selected Varieties

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General Mills Halloween Cereals Selected Varieties

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Santa Cruz Lemonade

Selected Varieties

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IGA Peaches Selected Varieties

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