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Reality of date rape in the islands by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/publisher

Honoring veterans by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

Honoring the military Last year, just a few weeks after stepping into her role as elementary principal, Kathy Page organized an assembly to honor veterans in the community. “It’s extremely important to recognize those that serve our country,” said Page. Now in its second year, the Orcas Island Elementary Veteran Appreciation Ceremony and Breakfast is on Friday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. at the cafeteria. Once again the Community Band will lend their talents to the event. Page requests that military personnel and veterans come in uniform or wear something that signifies the branch of service. “We have some fabulous role models and it’s a great opportunity to interact with students,” said Page, whose husband served in the Army. Last year, Major General Bill Anders attended the event. Anders was one of the first three persons to have left Earth’s orbit and traveled to the moon. Page told the audience last year that his famous quote was, “We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.” He helped to shoot the first pictures taken of the Earth from the moon, which inspired environmentalists worldwide. This year, members from the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary will be attending the ceremony. Tom Ritter will be the special guest speaker and James Scheib will be reading a poem he wrote reflecting on his experiences as a marine. Page said it’s also an opportunity for community members to come to the school and show appreciation for those who serve our country. “I still have people come up to me at the grocery store and tell me how much last year’s event meant to them,” said Page.

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Top: Bill Anders helped shoot the first pictures taken of the earth from the Moon, which inspired environmentalists worldwide. Above, L-R: Tom Ritter, Bill Anders and John Erly at Orcas School’s veteran service last year. Ritter is this year’s speaker.

‘Give an Hour’ Marriage and family therapist and certified trauma specialist Michael Elder is volunteering his services through the nonprofit Give an Hour. Give an Hour, founded in 2005, has created a network of volunteer mental health professionals pledging an hour a week of their services, free of charge, to members of the military – including active duty, reserve, and guard – veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq, their families and their communities. There is no limit to the number of sessions one can receive; help is available for as long as it is needed. Some of the men and women returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan have visible wounds, but more commonly those directly affected endure invisible injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress. There has been an alarming increase in suicide, domestic violence, divorce and behavioral difficulties among military children over the last decade of war. Give an Hour provides service to

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Law enforcement and victim support groups are aware of a series of alleged date rapes in the San Juans. While the cases are currently at a stand still because of victims’ reluctance to testify, the need to educate the public has become apparent. “As an agency, prevention is a big piece of what we do,” said Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services of the San Juans Director Kim Bryan. “We are active with prevention programs in the schools. And we’re realizing there is a whole population we need to educate: adults. A lot of women don’t know the safe party rules.” Undersheriff Bruce Distler says the victims on Orcas and Lopez possibly had drugs slipped into their drinks prior to the sexual assault. Nationally, 55 percent of date rape cases for women and 75 percent for men involve alcohol or drugs. The most commonly used “date rape drugs” are Rohypnol (known as a roofie) and GHB, which are central nervous system depressants and are seven to 10 times more potent than Valium. Ketamine, used as a large animal anesthetic, is also easy to slip into beverages. “All of these come in powder or liquid form and can be laced in just about anything – and the drugs are entirely clear,” Distler said. “They all have the same general action: it takes away your ability to remember and makes you drunk.” Predators groom their victims to create a sense of trust and use drugs that completely incapacitate them. Men and women who have been given these drugs say they felt paralyzed and had blurred vision and memory loss. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, approximately two-thirds of rapes were committed to someone known to the victim and one of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape.

“Date rapes are happening with people that these women know,” Bryan said. “They are excited about going out on a date or know the man through an acquaintance. Women often don’t report the rape because they feel it is their fault for drinking. If you cannot give consent, it is rape. That is the state law. We need to blame the assailant not the victim.” Bryan says that when predators continually get away with assaults, it emboldens them to continue finding victims. “What is blowing me away is that as this is being talked about more in the community, long-time islanders are saying: ‘Oh yeah, that’s been going on around here for years,’” she said. “One assailant on Orcas has three known victims but the incidents are not being reported. I want people to take this seriously – it’s happening here. We need to watch out for each other. If your friend seems drunk, step in and take her home.”

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Dog rescued on Orcas Orcas Center art opening There will be a very special art opening in the Lobby Gallery at the Orcas Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. Featured artists are Kandis Susol, Susan Singleton and Hannah Alex-Glasser who have collaborated on the show titled “Tears for the World.” They describe this project as a “conversation among three artists in which the harmony and resonance of their work inspired the show.” It is offered as “a small gesture, an embodiment of love, grief and healing for a beautiful, painfilled world.”

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Woodside Farm in the Obstruction Pass neighborhood of Orcas on Oct. 28 around 10:30 a.m. to rescue a dog stranded at the base of a cliff. The 13-year-old black lab Molly was stuck at the base of a 20-foot cliff that ended near the water. High angle rescue systems and appropriate safety practices were established. An EMT who is also a veterinary technician was lowered to the dog where she evaluated its medical condition and administered a sedative to calm the pup. Molly was then successfully loaded on a rescue stretcher and delivered to safety where she was reunited with her family.

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Singleton is well-known in the community for her pieces inspired by the natural world, working with papers and patterns and processes to build surfaces “kind of like architecture.” A graduate of the University of Washington with a Masters in Fine Art, Singleton has served on the faculty at both the UW and Bellevue Community College and has installations all over the world. Alex-Glasser came to clay sculpture as a second art medium following an international career as a professional ballet and contemporary dancer. She

OPALCO lineman goes to Haiti by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

Lopezian Brian Swanson has always wanted his daughters to be compassionate and caring. “We’ve always encouraged them to find their role in society and how they can contribute within our community,” said Swanson. Now the father of two is not only talking the talk, but

walking the walk all the way in Haiti. In just a few weeks, on Nov. 29, he will be joining the National Rural Electrical Co-op Association’s International Foundation as a volunteer linemen in the southern part of Haiti for a three-week assignment. The project called “Haiti Rural Electric Cooperative Project” encompasses the

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three villages of Coteaux, Roche-a-Bateau and Port-aPiment, along the Caribbean ocean. The work includes the repair, upgrading and building of new power lines. According to NRECAU documents, up to 1,600 new consumers will be connected through the course of the project. Lineman will also provide hands-on training for the local crew. After receiving a newsletter about the project this summer, Swanson jumped at the chance to get involved. “I saw this opportunity to help, where my skill-set would benefit others and where I could give back,” said the lineman, who has worked at OPALCO for eight and a half years. This will be Swanson’s first volunteer project abroad. He currently volunteers with youth sports, the school and with a variety of community events. Swanson’s daughter Brianne has also been inspired to go overseas to donate her time. She is traveling to Nicaragua in February with her Spanish class to help in a small village. For Swanson, volunteering is not just about doing a good deed, but also as something he does for himself. “I like to help people, it makes me feel good and gives me a sense of accomplishment,” he said.

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San Juan County sheriff’s log Solar installed at Funhouse Oct. 15: Deputies responded to the Orcas Island Animal Shelter on a disturbance call. A woman came to claim her dog that had been picked up the previous day. After learning there were fees pending, she pushed her way into the facility, damaging property and taking the dog. • A 25-year-old Friday Harbor man was arrested after being stopped while driving a vehicle that left the scene of a disturbance on Roche Harbor Road near University Road. Oct. 16: Lopez deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. The dispute was verbal only, and no crime was committed. One party was transported to a friend’s house to prevent a flare up.

• A 56-year-old Eastsound man was arrested on several charges after refusing to leave a bar and then fighting with employees and others that removed him from the premises. Oct. 18: A 37-year-old Lopez woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court. • A bicycle was reported stolen from the owner’s carport in Eastsound. • A 35-year-old Oregon woman visiting Lopez suffered an accidental gunshot wound when a loaded pistol in her bags discharged as the bags were being handled. The wound was non-lifethreatening. She was flown to a mainland hospital for treatment. • A two-vehicle collision occurred on Crow Valley

Road on Orcas when a vehicle stopped for a deer crossing the road and was rearended by a second vehicle. No injuries were reported. Oct. 19: A 34-year-old Lopez man was arrested for DUI and a hit-and-run after an early morning collision that sheared a utility pole. The man was located at his home by deputies. • A 34-year-old Eastsound man was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant after a report of a man sleeping on the property at the Orcas Library. The man was also charged with possession of methamphetamine. •A 21-year-old Marysville man was cited for Hunting with a Centerfire Rifle on the Turtleback Preserve on Orcas Island.

Lecture about minke whales

The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila will present Jared Towers on minke whales on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound. The lecture is free. When you see a photo of a minke whale, you usually don't see much. A bit of a curving back. A small dorsal fin. But there's a lot more going on beneath the surface. Towers is involved in several cutting edge research projects with minke whales. He is a cetacean expert with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans and research director at the Marine Education and Research Society.

Brain-boosting program

“This is great!” “We’re having lots of fun!” That’s what parents at Kaleidoscope Preschool are saying about its new brain boosting program. The program is called Vroom and was designed by the Seattle-based Bezos Family Foundation. Last spring, Sara Corley, early learning advisor at the foundation, was contacted by Kaleidoscope Program Coordinator Bev Leyman about participation in the program. The Bezos Family Foundation launched the program that makes parents aware of the brain-development potential of their

babies and preschoolers. The foundation is run by Jackie and Mike Bezos, the parents of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who has given $30 million for research in early learning. Online literature about the program states that Vroom makes it easy for any parent to have a positive impact on their child’s brain development by turning routine, shared moments into brain-building moments. Orcas parent Kalie McGinnis describes activities that she shares with her four-year-old son, Benjamin, pictured at left. Activity Sing Talk helps their morning and evening routines tremendously, she says. “Benjamin now often sings on his own, sometimes it is loud and goofy but it makes him happy,” she said. “Activity Light Show has been a big helper. Not only does he know when to turn on and off a light but

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he takes directions easier. Activities like Sock Sorters and Name That Clothing are favorites when doing laundry.” Parents may download activities by logging into joinvroom.org. The information is available in English and in Spanish. A daily Vroom mobile app can be accessed for free.

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The Funhouse Commons is in the process of becoming OPALCO’s 170th local renewable energy generator, bringing total production to 1 megawatt capacity of locally produced power. The Funhouse will use its solar system as a demonstration project for renewable energy education while offsetting energy costs and storing energy credits on our cooperative grid for the rainy gray days. Funding was provided in 2013 by the Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s Solar 4R Schools program through a grant of $50,000 and with an Energy Education grant of $15,000 from OPALCO. Streamside Renewables, a local Orcas business, is installing the 12 kilowatt system and Bonneville Environmental Foundation will be installing an educational kiosk at the Funhouse to display live and historical data and providing teaching materials and training to the staff. The installation was finished by the end of

October. “This project is a winwin for all – educational for kids, good for the environment and helps keep our operating costs low,” says Executive Director, Krista Bouchey. Check out a video showing what Funhouse kids were thinking about solar power – before programming began: https:// w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m /

watch?v=BskVUbPerFA. The Funhouse has already begun implementing a renewable energy curriculum in the after-school and summer day-camp programs. Everyone can participate in the local renewable power scene. For more information, go to www. opalco.com/energy-savings/renewable-generation/.

Announcing the opening of Orcas Veterinary Service, PLLC under the care of Dr. Swaran Dhaliwal, CVA, CVFT

Dr. Swaran would like to thank her family, Dr. Ron Schuler, the staff at Orcas Veterinary Service, and the community of Orcas Island for their support! Dr. Schuler will be staying on at OVS and seeing patients two days of the week. Our mission is to continue to serve the pet and livestock needs both here on Orcas and the greater San Juan Islands utilizing traditional and alternative practices.

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To the Editor:

Light up Eastsound with holiday cheer

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e’ve written before about the need for streetlights in Eastsound.

It is dark by early evening when the streets here are still busy. Driving through town can be treacherous – people are walking in the crosswalk and, very often, traveling across the road where there isn’t a crosswalk. Having tasteful, charming streetlights would allow pedestrians and drivers to see where they are going. We urge the Eastsound Planning Review Commission and San Juan County to tackle this project. Money for the lights could come from a community fund, lodging tax grant or Port of Orcas funds. All ports in the state of Washington have the ability to raise money for economic development and infrastructure. We’re still hoping that will come to pass, but in the meantime, let’s light up Eastsound in a different way: with holiday lights. How sweet would it be to drive through town and see every building lit up? Town can look a little dreary on these cold, winter evenings and some holiday cheer would go a long way – for both locals and tourists. Marlace Hughes, who owns Ray’s Pharmacy, has offered to provide lights at wholesale cost for Eastsound businesses who wish to participate. Call her at 376-2230 to order the lights as soon as possible – it takes some time for them to arrive. We encourage Eastsound to get on board with this idea. It would give some extra sparkle to the upcoming season and help light the way for pedestrians.

Public meetings Thursday, Nov. 6 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

of Cessna Lane. • Orcas Fire District Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall.

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Weds., Nov. 12

• Orcas Island Public Library Board, 8:30 a.m., public library. • Eastsound Sewer and Water District, 4:30 p.m., East side of Airport, at end

• Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.

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Carol Hagen, our volunteer truck driver, and I want to thank all the people on Orcas who once again donated items for the Habitat for Humanity Store in Mount Vernon. This time we were able to do some “at home” pick ups, as well as accept donations in the parking lot of Island Market--thank you, Jason, for letting us use your lot. As we anticipated, the truck was full to the brim by 12:45, and lots of people asked, “When are you coming back?” If there is support, and the Exchange is not yet open, we’ll be back after the first of the year. We wanted to thank three islanders by name. Todd Shaner sometimes works on the Habitat build site in LaConner, so we recruited him again to help muscle donations into the truck. Jeremiah Strain helped us in September while he was waiting for an employer to meet him, and he showed up again to offer his help. Finally, Bogdan Kulminski helped his neighbor with her donations, and we truly could not have gotten the big, heavy refrigerator out of the house and onto the truck without his planning and efforts. Our thanks to all three, and to every donor. We hope to see you again soon. Jim Duffield SHFH Volunteer on Orcas

Classics comeback The Sea View Theatre is in its next phase of its renaissance. First was the installation of the new

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amazing digital projection system funded by Orcas movie aficionados. Thank you all very much. Concurrent to that was the refurbishing of the old video shop/store into a lounge with beer and wine available. Next came the Sunday afternoon showings of old classic movies. We have had “African Queen,” “South Pacific,” “Bulitt,” “Breakfast at Tifffany’s” and “Paint Your Wagon.” This is a great addition to our local entertainment menu, which we should support for its continuation. You can check each weekend’s regular and classic specials at 3765724. Ed LeCocq Orcas Island

Orcas Currents I am pleased to inform Orcas Islanders about the formation of a new lecture series, Orcas Currents. Together with myself, Donna Riordan and other interested parties, Michael Riordan is establishing a separate organization called Orcas Currents, which will provide the community with free public lectures, seminars and workshops led by national, regional and local authorities, focusing on science, technology and culture. Its inaugural season will begin in March 2015. As a part of this change, Michael Riordan has resigned as Chair and as a member of the Crossroads Board of Directors. Crossroads will continue sponsoring afternoon and evening lectures by nationally and internationally acclaimed speakers on a variety of topics. Orcas Crossroads and Orcas Currents will co-host an April 25 lecture with the SeaDoc Society, to be presented by Jane Lubchenco of Oregon State University, a

world-renowned marine ecologist. From 2009 to 2012, she served as Undersecretary of Commerce in the Obama Administration, directing the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). I believe the community will be well served by these organizations as they bring us quality speakers on a variety of topics of interest to fellow islanders. I look forward to joining you at one of their events. Gregory M. Ayers Orcas Island

Thanks for your help “I’m so grateful we are part of this community!” Those are the words I would say to myself after reading a story about a fundraiser, a challenge that was overcome, a goal attained or a community rallying around a person in need. Occasionally, we read that Letter To The Editor recognizing those who went above and beyond, to care for one of our own in a dire situation. The selfless acts, the support, the where-with-all that exists in this community is awe inspiring. And today…it’s my turn to write a letter to the people of Orcas Island to say “Thank you”. On Oct. 7, my husband Nelson “Nels” Moulton suffered a brain bleed and was airlifted off island to care. He is now in Seattle undergoing rehabilitation for the physical challenges that resulted from the incident while we wait for the bleed to heal enough to explore diagnosis and next steps. I offer my sincere gratitude to Chief O’Brien, “Mic” and his EMT crew and everyone at OIFD for their quick response, careful assess-

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TEDx Orcas this weekend

Orcas Island will host TEDxOrcasIsland – a daylong conference featuring 15 speakers of diverse backgrounds, three musical performances and a theater full of engaged community members on Nov. 8. If you haven’t already purchased your ticket you’d better jump on it, as ticket sales have been brisk for this event. TEDxOrcasIsland will take place at Orcas Center, with morning and afternoon programs bisected with an on-site lunch provided by the New Leaf Cafe. This venture is a longtime dream of Adam Farish, who has been cultivating his vision of bringing thought leaders together here on Orcas in a conference-style capacity. With the theme “This IS America,” TEDxOrcasIsland will explore the relationship between our island’s individualism and its place within the larger collective American experiment. The event is curated by Adam and supported by a team of collaborators. Here is a sampling of the speakers. Nic Askew is a self-proclaimed “disruptive influence.” A former managing director, he took a u-turn to become a filmmaker and poet. He has spent the last decade exploring the capturing of the human soul on film. Mike Bosworth has been a thought leader within the field of sales over the last several decades. He is a best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur and story seeker. His interest and research into how the very best sales professionals connect and build trust with buyers led him to build a framework around how to connect with, inspire and influence others. Jean Brittingham has been at the helm of organizations ranging in size as diverse as 20,000 employees to tiny start-ups. With her eye trained on developing sustainable solutions, she has worked with multinational companies, state government and even the Olympics. Her project, SmartGirls Way, focused on helping “entrepreneurs and business leaders understand and leverage the core intelligence that is women’s wisdom.” Donna Gerardi Riordan is generating a bridge connecting impactful placebased science with policy and decision makers. Drawing on her professional background in sci-

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Left: Benjamin Nuñez will speak at TEDxOrcasIsland.

ence and education policy as well as communications, Donna explored how scientific evidence and technical information was being used to inform local policy and permitting decisions. Andrew Himes is Executive Director of the Charter for Compassion. Launched in 2008 by TED. com and Karen Armstrong, the charter’s mission to support the emergence of a global compassion movement has connected organizers and leaders from around the world. Born into an influential fundamentalist family, Andrew set his sights on his own unique path – introducing a fresh perspective in the tech industry, authoring a tome on his family’s fundamentalist roots and helping launch Seeds of Compassion. Eric Morris is the founder of Orbis World Globes, the world’s premier creator of photorealistic globes depicting the Earth as it appears

from space. Thirty years ago, inspired by the photographs of the whole Earth taken by the Apollo astronauts during their lunar missions, Eric developed the first visually authentic replicas of our home planet. When Benjamin Nuñez was 21, he left his home near Acapulco to come to the United States. He came directly to Orcas Island where he has worked for the Westsound Lumber Company as its sawyer for the past 16 years. In 2008 he was taking an elderly friend who had suffered a stroke to the hospital in Anacortes when he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He has been fighting his deportation since that occasion, and a groundswell of support has emerged from his local community, intensifying media and political attention on his case. Attendees will also be treated to the musical talents of Matt Helms, Christine Anderson and Kellen Comrie. Early bird tickets have sold out but a limited number of discounted tier two tickets are on sale via Orcas Center’s Box Office and online at www. TEDxOrcasIsland.com.

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VETERANS FROM 1 assist in the treatment and care of those affected. While the program mainly serves active duty military members of the National Guard and Reserves, veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their loved ones, some providers are willing to see clients affected by their service during other wars. To contact Elder call 3763255 ext. 2 or visit www. michaeleldermft.com

Advisory board

Veterans’ Advisory Board is an outreach program that provides emergency services to veterans in need, their children, widows, widowers and/or orphans. A small portion of county tax funds are set aside for this purpose, and the board has helped several San Juan County veterans with rent, medical, dental, food and transportation costs and counseling services. Applications for assistance are available through the county website (http://

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Locally, there is help for the 2,500 veterans who live in the islands. The San Juan County

LETTERS FROM 4 ment and immediate action that resulted in Nels’ safe arrival and amazing treatment at St. Joseph’s. To our many dear friends who have stepped up from moment one to offer a helping hand, or simply standing at the ready as we find our sea legs in the ocean of medical chaos. To strangers who have sent us cards or other support just to let us know they are wishing us well. I say again, “I’m so grateful we are part of this community!” The “Road to Recovery” may be long, may not be smooth, but if the support we’ve received so far is any indication…I am certain Sebos.com that Nels will be back and better than ever. You’re wel-

sanjuanco.com/committees/ veterans), from senior centers, sheriffs’ stations, libraries and county legislative offices, or at 370-7632. If you know of a veteran who is struggling, tell him/her about the advisory board. If you are related to a veteran who is in need of counseling, there is help. And if you are a veteran yourself, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and get a little back from the country for whom you gave so much.

On Tuesday Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. there will be a Veteran’s Day Service at the American Legion Post 93 on 793 Crescent Beach Drive. come to keep up with his progress and participate in his Road to Recovery at www.giveforward.com (search “Nels”). I am moved beyond belief by how this community is surrounding our family with love and support. Without a doubt, I am so grateful we are part of this community!! Cathy Faulkner Orcas Island

Thoughts on EWUA The Guest House Initiative is an unjustified discriminatory surtax which will affect some long time small water users who happen to have guest apartments inside modest homes or nearby on their property, usually created as small spillover units for elderly parents or caregivers. These are very small secondary

housing units I am talking about. Many of these units end up housing a solitary person who cannot afford other housing. As I have said several times in other letters, this initiative discriminates against those who have this situation while it therefore FAVORS and protects those who may have very high water use but live in a mansion with wet bars, extra bedrooms, several bathrooms, often with enormous kitchens, but without actually separate “guest” houses. It is not possible for this initiative to be fair as it is presently written, which is probably why it has sat on the books and never been enacted before now, and which is why it should be either tossed out or revised

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RAPE FROM 1 leave your drink unattended whether you are in a bar or at a party. If someone offers to buy you a drink, watch the bartender make it. “Don’t accept a drink from anyone except a trusted friend or the bartender whom you’ve watched make the drink,” Distler said. “If you are at a party or a bar, don’t put your drink down and leave it alone.” Bryan says it’s important to note that the number one date rape drug is alcohol. Anything that puts your judgment in a compromised position means you can’t give consent. “If a guy keeps giving you drinks and giving you drinks – that is how most of the date rapes happen,” she said.

If you’re assaulted If you are the victim of a sexual assault, call law enforcement or one of the DVSAS 24-hour hotlines: Orcas, 376-1234; San Juan, 378-2345; and Lopez, 4684567. DVSAS can help victims undergo a rape examination. The results are not reported to law enforcement, but it’s helpful to have in case charges are filed. It is best to collect evidence within 72 hours and victims are asked to not shower beforehand. The service is free of charge and 100 percent confidential.

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“We are communitybased which means that we don’t share any information with law enforcement without the victim’s permission,” Bryan said. “If someone wants to move ahead with charges, we will be by your side the entire time.” For more information about DVSAS, visit www. dvsassanjuans.org.

Looking ahead Bryan and Distler are adamant that the community needs to increase its awareness. “If something in the back of your head doesn’t seem right, listen to it,” Distler said. “Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. Here in the islands, we basically know everyone and we don’t have a problem leaving a drink on the table. If you see someone messing with a drink, tell the bartender. The community has to be involved with policing. We can’t do it without help.” DVSAS is hoping to put posters in the bathroom stalls of restaurants and bars on all three islands. Bryan also encourages men to help with the cause. Visit www.mencanstoprape.org for more information. “We would love to get some men to come forward and say, ‘No, this is crazy,’” she said. “Why don’t the good guys stand up and say enough is enough?”

Wild & Scenic Film Festival this month

Lights, camera, action! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming to Orcas Center on Friday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 15 with a new selection of films each evening at 7:30 p.m. Back for its second year and coproduced by Orcas Center and the San Juan Preservation Trust, the festival offers a collection of short documentary films focused on environmental issues and a celebration of our planet. “The Wild & Scenic Film Festival has something for everyone. These films will inspire you, make you think and keep you entertained,” said Bryan Smith, director of “Joy of Air,” a fourminute film that takes you on a thrilling ride on an airborne snowboard. Bryan, formerly an Orcas resident, will be appearing prior to his documentary

On Oct. 7, Nelson “Nels” Moulton suffered a brain bleed and was airlifted off island to care. He is now in Seattle undergoing rehabilitation for the physical chal-

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went by,ofnot sureI never how considered long but the wasqualify coming in andNursing I was becoming concerned. Because my age thattide I would for Skilled care. My Ipredicament to be grimThey as are I was immobile due tocare a left arm comam so fortunate seemed to have found Sangetting Juan Rehab. no stranger to providing for patients of all pound excruciating pain throughout my for body. Finally, a guy by and ages.fracture Diligentlyand following my surgeon’s orders Tina, RN, cared me with a great big smilecame every day Iasked am so if fortunate to have found Juanthe Rehab. They are no stranger to providing care for patients I needed help. HeSan called fire department and they came quickly. I was of all and Mary, Physical Therapy Assistant, stressed the importance of relaxing and letting others care for me placed on a back boardmyand they had toTina, pull RN, me up the side of the cliffbig using ropes ages. Diligently following surgeon’s orders cared for me with a great smile every due day during our dailylocation therapy. Loni, Occupational Therapist, given me hope independence by teaching to the awkward of the fall. The Islandhas Hospital, ER for assessed me and realized and Mary, Physical Therapy Assistant, stressed the importance of relaxing and letting others care for new waystotogo manage my daily View living tasks. Andthe there was never a lack of laughterThey when Agnes and me thatme I needed to Harbor due to extent of my injuries. determined during our daily therapy. Loni, Occupational Therapist, has given me hope for independence by teaching I had 13 broken ribs and my pelvis was broken in 5 places. I spent one week in ICU and Richelle were around. Overall my days were ﬁlled with love and care after second weekmy at daily Harborview I was to a lack of laughter when Agnes and me new ways to manage living tasks. Andtransferred there was never bythe the entire staff. San Juan Rehabilitation. The Harborview staff told me Richelle were around. Overall my days ﬁlledand withprepared love and care that San Juan Rehabilitation was were capable to atstaff. San Juan rehab during therecommendation summer, I was able togave participate by theWhile entire handle trauma patients. Their me in twodence excitingthat daytrips. A beautiful ferry ride to Friday the confi I would be taken care of. Harbor and a

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on both Friday and Saturday evenings. The festival is part of a national tour to over 100 communities, using

film to inspire people to act on behalf of the environment. A sample of just a few of the films featured this year include “A Life Well Lived,” featuring legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker talking of risk, beauty, and adventure on the 50th anniversary of his historic summit of Everest; “From the Ground to the Clouds,” in which Jane Goodall’s research team modernizes studies of wild chimpanzees with satellite imagery and cloud-based mapping technologies; and “The Man Who Lived on His Bike,” the award-winning Canadian film that is sure to bring a smile to your face. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for students. Purchase yours online at www.orcascenter.org, or at the Orcas Center box office at 376-2281.

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lenges that resulted from the incident while waiting for the bleed to heal enough to explore diagnosis. Nels is a long way from returning to his island

home. Recovery will take one year or more, and elements of care will require maintenance for the rest of his life. The number of uninsured costs in this process are extensive. “Nels, his wife Cathy Faulkner and their 10-yearold son Trevor have given their time and energy in countless ways to our community,” say friends. “Here is our chance to give back in their time of need.” Checks can be made to Cathy Faulkner and sent to Salish Electric at P.O. Box 1502, Eastsound, Wash. 98245. There is also a basket at the OPAL office (286

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Obituaries Anna Mae Kann After 88 years of family, friendships, service and hijinks, Anna Mae (Kohl) Kann died peacefully in Albuquerque on Oct. 11. Anna Mae was born on the northwest side of Chicago, on May 14, 1926, the third child and first daughter of Veronica (McCarthy) and Joseph Kohl; her younger twin sisters followed a few years later. Her life was filled with

William (Bill) Nichols I wanted Orcas friends to know that my Dad, Bill Nichols, died Oct. 18, 2014 from Alzheimer’s disease at age 82. Bill was born on a farm without running water in rural Manitoba, but moved to Arizona at age 32 with

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joy, accomplishment and tragedy. She lost a younger sister, Joan, to a childhood accident, and her oldest brother, Ken, in WWII. Anna Mae was a talented tap dancer, performing at the World’s Fair in Chicago as a youngster. Anna Mae met her future husband Robert Kann in the closing days of the War, on a Sunday afternoon in a neighborhood tavern. She married Bob, the love of her life, and was blessed with four children. When her youngest started grade school, Anna Mae his sick wife and five young children hoping the warmer weather would help my Mom. They loved Arizona and the desert. After retiring, they lived in a converted motor coach and travelled extensively in the United States, Canada and Mexico. When Michael and I moved up here in 2004, my Dad was a widower to be using an excessive amount of water, more than one would expect from an average single family home over a period of time. That is a pretty simple concept, and it is logical, and would prove fair to a pretty major extent. Please get involved by voicing your opinion or attending the Nov. 12 Eastsounder Water Users Association meeting. Lesley Liddle Eastsound

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was recruited as a substitute teacher. The next year she became a full-time member of the faculty and spent and would summer on Orcas with us. Many people remember Dad walking his dog, Sundance, and driving his 1940-something British Racing Green MG. His five children, his 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild survive him. – Debra Nichols

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over 20 years teaching 7th and 8th grade English and Reading. She was a superb teacher – very few graduated without knowing how to write, defend their positions or diagram a sentence (tragically, a lost art). Anna Mae was active in her church and community and enjoyed social events. These social events merged circles of friends and absorbed new generations. Bob and Anna Mae bought property on Orcas Island in 1978 and after retirement, they finally moved from Chicago to Orcas in 1991.

Though Anna Mae lost Bob after 46 years of marriage just a few years later, she stayed on the island, volunteering at the public library, the senior center and her church. Eleven years ago, Anna Mae moved to Albuquerque to be close to family. Anna Mae loved Chicago, being Irish, Jazz, family and a good time. She was troubled by injustice and suffering and did what she could to alleviate it. She is survived by her sister Dolores and brotherin-law Larry; her children Kevin, Terry, Veronica and

Deirdre; her son-in-law Steve and daughter-in-law Catherine; and her grandchildren Amelia, Alex, Joe and Gloria; her extended family including nieces, nephews and now their children, and many friends. She will be sorely missed here, but will surely be joyously welcomed by those loved ones who preceded her. A memorial service was held in Albuquerque, and a mass will be celebrated in the Chicago area on November 15. To leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.

Three Short Holiday Stories, Deer Harbor by SUZANNE P. GOTT

(Photo courtesy of Deer Harbor Community Club)

for the Orcas Island Historical Museum

From 1940, a lively social life developed around the 1905 Deer Harbor Community Clubhouse. Thanksgiving and Christmas were all about family, community, tradition and merriment. Holiday potlucks became legendary. Emma Maas and Dena Hudson roasted turkeys in the wood-burning range. Deer Harbor ladies brought side dishes and desserts, center pieces and starched white linens. When it came time for cleanup, men washed heavy crockery, pewter tableware, large pots/pans, and put away tables. One Christmas— between 1946 and 1952— stands out in memory. Women and children did the nativity pageant. Dorothy Montgomery accompanied on piano. The children were told that Santa and reindeer would soon land on top of the three-seater Cadillac-version outhouse (with a cupola). Meanwhile, hiding in the stinking cold outhouse, Santa and a couple of guys (helpers) waited for their cue. But they had a problem: a skinny Santa, an XXL red wool flannel Santa suit reeking of mothballs, and no pillows. Their ingenuity to transform skinny Santa into fat Santa characterizes improv comedy at its best… A jolly lumpy-chested Santa ho-ho-ho’d into the main room of squealing children. Trailing behind one red pant leg was a banquet-sized white linen tablecloth that had broken loose from his belly padding and slithered down the inside of his suit.

Santa didn’t miss a beat. He handed out bags of candy bearing each child’s name. Another classic holiday activity was caroling to six to eight shut-ins after dinner time. There was something wonderful about pushing the limits beyond common sense in that cranky yellow 1937 Chevy school bus. Its cramped seating configuration— a center section of front-facing seats and two long side benches— added to the thrill, much like a death-defying themepark ride. Ralph Gott (Herculean driver) synchronized the hand throttle, ignition switch, gas-adjusting choke lever, double-shift double-clutch transmission and accelerator pedal, “arm-strong” steering and screeching manual brakes. Dim headlights did little to illuminate his cautious navigation along slippery and bumpy farm roads, no better than one-lane deeply-rutted wagon trails. Without coach heater or lights, giggling teens paired in back to find warmth and to share cookies or candy served by the gracious shut-ins we caroled.

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Football The Vikings celebrated their first win of the season last Saturday after a 27-26 battle with the Darrington Loggers. Coach Justin Frausto said, “Obviously this was a huge win for our team, for the players, coaches and fans. It was great to see the community support at the game, too.” The Vikings scored on their opening drive after Ivan Bullock caught a 35-yard touchdown pass

from Miles Harlow. The Vikings scored again with a touchdown pass to Pasha Bullock and later in the second quarter after a play action pass from Harlow to Ivan, ending a dominant half 21-6. However the Loggers weren’t getting back on the ferry without a fight and proved it with three straight touchdowns in the second

half, tightening the score to 26-21. But the Vikings were ready for the fight and finished a clutch possession at the end of the 4th quarter with a bruising Aidan Kruse (pictured at left) touchdown run. The resilient Loggers continued to drive the ball until Kyle Masters sealed the win with a game-saving tackle. “Kevin Campos had a big interception and Masters, Kruse, the Bullocks and Joey Susol played defense with tons of energy,” Frausto said. “Harlow had 325 yards passing with the Bullocks brothers, combining with over 300 receiving yards.” Orcas wraps up the season with LaConner this Thursday at Dahl Field.

Girls soccer The Lady Vikings finished their building season with a 5-1 loss to the LaConner Braves with a 1-11 league record.

The highlight of the game was the lone Orcas goal shot by Adia Dolan from the sideline 20 yards out. The entire Viking team, the loyal Orcas fans and coaches watched as Dolan’s powerful kick arced in the stiff wind, landing at the top of the Braves’ net. “The season was a great experience,” said Coach Chris Doherty. “It was what I expected but I was surprised with our 6-1 win against Concrete. The girls have heart. I think I got coached by the girls – they are a formidable group.”

Boys soccer The Vikings ended their season with a 7-0 loss to Providence Classical Christian to end their season with a 5-11 league record. “It was a great season with some good moments and excellent team cohesiveness,” said Coach Matt Stolmeier. “Unfortunately we had health issues that kept players out for some critical mid-season games.”

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Enjoy community, music education and homemade fun on Friday, Nov. 7 at Random Howse. You’re invited to the debut performance of Orcas Island’s very own girls’ ukulele choir called “Girls with Ukes!” The group, co-led by Anita Orne and Mandy Troxel, formed in September and includes girls from the public middle school, Christian School and Salmonberry and Spring Street schools. The program will be an hour long, and includes vocal acrobatics, tidbits of history and drama via song introduction and great tunes. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., but come at 5:30 p.m. for dinner before the music begins. There is no cover charge, but donations to the tip jars will help cover choir costs.

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Western bluebirds take flight by KELSEY LEIGH GREEN Special to the Sounder

Late this past July, the last two Western Bluebird juveniles successfully fledged and the San Juan Islands Western Reintroduction Project wrapped up for another field season. As we now move into autumn, small flocks of bluebirds can still be seen roaming the island prior to their migration to southern wintering grounds. A partnership of the American Bird Conservancy, Ecostudies Institute and The San Juan Preservation Trust, the goal of the project is to reestablish and monitor a viable breeding population of Western Bluebirds through a combined program of reintroduction, population monitoring and outreach. A big “thank you!” goes out to all who were involved this year; many folks helped out the project by hosting aviaries and nestboxes, reporting bluebird sightings, or allowing me to access their property to monitor nests or check and mark their nestboxes. The project, launched in 2007, experienced many successes in the first five years of the project. Due to extremely wet and cool summers of 2010-12, however, the population decreased; a pattern observed in other bluebird populations in the Pacific Northwest. To address this decline, this year the team executed emergency translocations of three family groups from larger populations near Corvallis, Ore. and Olympia, Wash. at Joint Base Lewis-McChord military installa-

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tion. While there was some mortality during the season, the project also experienced success, as we happily watched many fledglings take flight. The overall success of these additional management efforts will be apparent next spring when the number of returning bluebirds is determined. In addition to these efforts, a new phase of the project commenced this year: locating and cataloguing the existing nestboxes on the island. This assessment

effort will help us evaluate the nest box program and pave the way to improve monitoring efforts in the years to come through volunteer participation. As most of the quality bluebird nesting habitat is on private land, landowner and community involvement is absolutely critical to the success of the project. Western Bluebirds are thrushes, often identified by their bright blue plumage and distinctive call. Preferring open habitats for foraging, they can often be seen in areas with scattered trees, especially oak groves, and mid-story perches such as fence lines. On San Juan Island, bluebirds are often spotted on Cady Mountain and at American Camp early in the season as they migrate in, and most commonly choose nests in the San Juan Valley area. Calls from islanders who spot bluebirds are very helpful for monitoring purposes. Contact Kathleen Foley at 378-2461 or kathleenf@ sjpt.org or Gary Slater at 213-8829 or glslater@ecoinst. org for more info, to report a sighting or to see if your property is suitable for hosting a nest box. Green came to San Juan Island last spring as the technician on the Western Bluebird Reintroduction Project after finishing her masters degree in geoscience from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

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CALENDAR FRI., NOV. 7 ART SHOW OPENING: “Tears

for the World” art show opening, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Orcas Center. Artists are Hannah Alex-Glasser, Susan Singleton and Kandis Susol.

TUES., NOV. 11 VETERANS DAY SERVICE: At 11 a.m., American Legion Post 93, 793 Crescent Beach Drive.

WEDS., NOV. 12 SIMPLY JACKIE: Pianist Jon

Kimura Parker will present a solo performance, 7 to 9 p.m., Orcas Center. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will follow. Call 376-6636 or email

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SAT., NOV. 15 OLGA POTLUCK: Besides a turkey dinner, there is going to be a mini-bazaar at the Olga Community Club. Any member who has handmade goods to sell may participate. Contact Betty Marcum at 376-2869 if you are interested. Social hour and bazaar at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert.

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MON. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AL-ANON: 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

TUES. – ONGOING AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to

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

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News briefs

THURS. –ONGOING Storytellers needed

STORYTIME: 11 a.m. at the Orcas Library. AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Aly, Eastsound.

FRI. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

Community Church Family Center, noon. Emmanuel Church, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. MAGIC THE GATHERING: For ages 12-17, 5 to 9 p.m., the Funhouse Commons.

SAT. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,Emmanuel Church. Potluck last Sat.

Random Howse is looking for storytellers for its event “Random Tales” on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The theme is survival and each story should be 10 minutes or less. The Islands’ Sounder is a sponsor for this event. For more info, contact Cali Bagby at cbagby@islandssounder.com.

Tooth Extraction Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Friday, Nov. 14 for free extractions for Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extrac-

tions. To make an appointment and receive additional information, call Dr. Triplett’s office at 376-4301.

Orcas Angels’ sale There will be a MultiFamily Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Frontline Call Center on Hope Lane – across from NAPA, on the same road as the Orcas Animal Shelter. The funds will be allocated to the Orcas Angels’ tech for success program and financial counseling services. They will be accepting gently used donations (no clothing) at Frontline Call Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 376-6991 with questions.

Three local plays at the Grange What happens when you return to a familiar place from your past? What has changed? What remains the same? These are among the questions explored in an upcoming presentation of three locally written one

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Theater of Orcas Island, the collection includes “Lilacs,” by Michele Griskey, that examines a young woman’s escape to a childhood cabin to sort out some troubles with her life, starring Vanessa Moriarty, Suzanne Gropper and Kevin Doyle. “I Used to Live Here,” by James Wolf, explores a man’s unexpected visit to the apartment he grew up in, starring Emmy Gran and Kelly Toombs. “Safe and Warm,” by Lin

McNulty reveals a completely unexpected series of events with the return of someone from the past, starring Gillian Smith and Freddy Hinkle. Tickets are $10 and available from Darvill’s Bookstore or online through Brown Paper Tickets at orcasactors.com. Dress rehearsal is Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., and admission is free. Subject matter is for mature audiences.

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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance: ORDINANCE No. 15 -2014: 2014 DOCKET ORDINANCE ADOPTING SECTION B, ELEMENT 10, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT TO THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Summary: The Economic Development Element includes four overarching goals; an economic vision and framework; and economic goals, policies and actions. This includes goals to create living wage jobs; improve infrastructure; encourage tour-

ism and leisure opportunities which preserve the environment and jobs; and strengthen traditional industries. There is a section explaining the purpose of the Element; its relationship to other Comprehensive Plan Elements and the GMA; and the authority for development of this Element. The last section is an economic profile of San Juan County which details the key challenges, the major industries, the historical economic context, and data and charts. The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuan-

co.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470. This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2). LEGAL NO. SJ598092 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder November 5, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2015 AND SETTING FORTH THE ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, November 17, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The

hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees, or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications. Summary: The annual budget of the County of San Juan, Washington for

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the year 2015, as set forth in Exhibits A and B attached to the Ordinance, which references a total estimate of revenues of $57,695,015.00 and estimated expenditures of $57,695,015.00 for all Funds combined. All persons wishing to be heard on these matters are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearings by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The proposed Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinances may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com. A copy of the proposed Ordinances will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council (360) 370-7470 and/or the Auditor at (360) 378-3356. LEGAL NO. SJ598109 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 5, 12, 2014. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2015 ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET AND THE SIX-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Resolution Approving the 2015 An-

nual Capital Budget and the Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Monday, November 17, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Resolution. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Resolution that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Resolution may then be adopted with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Resolution is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 or the County Manager at (360) 370-3870. LEGAL NO. SJ598083 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 5, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCES OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SETTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE COUNTY ROAD FUND, THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, AND THE LAND CONSERVATION FUTURES, AND TO CONSIDER UP TO A 1% INCREASE IN THESE LEVIES FOR 2015; AND TO SET THE SAN JUAN COUNTY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on proposed Ordinances setting the Property tax Levy for the County Road Fund, the Current Expense Fund, and the Land Conservation Futures and to Consider Up to a 1% Increase in these Levies for 2015; and to Set the ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2015. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, November 17, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees, or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications. 1. County Current Expense Fund

Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for County Current Expense Fund at $5,319,666.65, which is an increase of $53,196.67 and is 1 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This amount is exclusive of any additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made. 2. Land Conservation Futures Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for Land Conservation Futures at $291,223.57 which is an increase of 2,912.24 and is 1 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This increase is exclusive of any additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made. 3. County Roads Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for Roads at $4,279,560.28 which is an increase of $42,795.60and is 1 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This increase is exclusive of any additional revenue 4. resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made. 5. Annual Budget for 2015 Summary: The annual budget of the County of San Juan, Washington for the year 2015, as set forth in Exhibits A and B attached to the Ordinance, which references a total estimate of revenues of $57,923,101.00 and estimated expenditures of $57,923,101.00 for all Funds combined. All persons wishing to be heard on these matters are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be

submitted in advance of the hearings by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The proposed Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinances may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com. A copy of the proposed Ordinances will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council (360) 370-7470 and/or the Auditor at (360) 378-3356 and/or the County Manager at 360-378-3870. LEGAL NO. SJ598087 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 5, 12, 2014.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Tax Parcel Number, Applicant/Agent Name Other Existing SEPA End Date Project Date of Date Hearing Hearing Hearing Project and Address Required Environmental Threshold for SEPA Comments Application Complete Body Place Date Location, and Island Permits* Documents DET Comments End Date** 260643002 and Bret and Katherine Thurman, 260711002, 350 and Council c/o Francine Shaw, PO Box PREDES Re-designation to County 9:15 am, 324 Community Club Hearing 2112, Friday Harbor, WA -14-0001 Rural Farm Forest 5 Council 12/9/14 Drive, Deer Harbor, Room 98250 Orcas Environmental SWMP; 352032002 & Nakatomi LLC, c/o Francine Forest Environmental PSEPA0- review for Class IV 352031001, Wold Shaw, PO Box 2112, Friday 10/7/14 10/7/14 DNS 11/19/14 11/26/14 General Forest Practice 14-0010 Checklist Road, San Juan Harbor, WA 98250 Practices Permit SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be examined by NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant to comment on the Threshold appointment during regular business hours at the San meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination can do so by Juan County Community Development & Planning at 135 Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An submitting a written statement to Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at no later than the comment date Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Community Development and Planning (CD&P). The County has specified above. The Threshold project comments specified above. Anyone who desires Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, Determination may be appealed by to provide testimony in a public hearing or desires a copy submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the submitting a written statement of of the decision for this project may do so by contacting this hearing may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter appeal along with the basis for the CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be days prior to the public hearing.. 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, days after the end of the SEPA hearing. (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. .- Suggested Project or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. comment period. Fax (360) 378-3922 * cdp@sanjuanco.com Comments End Date 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. SJ1167200 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, NOVEMBER 5, 2014

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The Port of Orcas will discuss the 2015 budget during the regular meeting on Nov 13, 2014 at Noon in the terminal conference room at the Orcas Island Airport. LEGAL NO. S595423 Published: The Islands’ Sounder October 29, November 5, 2014.

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The Port of Orcas will hold a public hearing to consider/adopt the general fund and capital projects fund budgets for 2015 as part of the regular 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.

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