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An advocate for the elephants
A supplement to the Journal of the San Juan Islands, Islands’ Sounder and Islands’ Weekly
by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
The Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand has become like a second home to Tracy Harachi and Nathan Yoffa. The islanders travel to Asia several times a year to volunteer at a 150-acre sanctuary that is home to several hundred dogs and 41 elephants. The nonprofit was originally launched to provide a loving environment for elephants rescued from abusive work conditions. Harachi says that many Americans don’t understand what the animals endure overseas, and she hopes to educate and inform the public. “Any time you see an elephant in the street or available for rides – it’s most likely been beaten,” Harachi said. After devastating floods in 2011, volunteers transported more than 500 dogs from Bangkok to the sanctuary. Most of them were injured and many were near death. Yoffa and Harachi helped care for the dogs and decided to fly back with B.K., a purebred Kintamani
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Orcas Islanders Tracy Harachi and Nathan Yoffa are pictured with one of the elephants at the sanctuary in Thailand, which is also home to dogs, like the injured pups above. Bali Dog, two years ago. She now happily resides on Orcas with her packmate Joey, an Australian Shepherd. Harachi, who is a professor at the University of Washington, travels to Cambodia up to four times a year to do social work. Yoffa works for a software company and has a flexible work schedule, so he is often able to accompany her. During their last trip this past December, in addi-
tion to their usual tasks of feeding and bathing the elephants, they helped rehabilitate injured animals using hydrotherapy and a hand-held laser device for repairing tissue that had been donated by the manufacturer. When a 56-year-old elephant named Mae Keow shattered ligaments in her leg, Harachi was asked to help administer laser
treatments. Unfortunately, Mae Keow’s injuries were too severe and prevented her from being able to stand on her own, a crucial need for elephants, and she was ultimately euthanized. But Yoffa and Harachi saw the laser help others’ ailments – from arthritis in elephants to flesh wounds in dogs. The FDA-approved device, which has recently made its way into vet-
Orcas Has Talent celebrates 10th year Leo Miller is crowned Orcas Has Talent Junior winner; adults to compete in February by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
Another group of island performers have earned their golden ticket. Orcas Has Talent is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and eight hopeful singers and musicians will compete for $500 during the finale show on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. This past weekend, the Orcas Has Talent Junior competition was held prior to adult auditions. Leo Miller, a young breakdancer, won the junior title and $50 with his killer moves. He will perform at the finale show. The adults moving on are singers Carl Burger, Cali Bagby, Arianna Dean, Stormy Paul Kamin photo
At left: Breakdancer Leo Miller is the Orcas Has Talent Junior winner. He will perform Feb. 7.
Hildreth, Brianna Rose and Wade Lucas, Susan Weiss and violinists Sasha Hagen and Michael Harlow. After 10 years, organizer Donna Laslo says there is always room for a few changes. So this season there will be new coaches to help participants blossom, more prizes in the competition and a fresh way to decide who the winner is. This year’s coaches/judges are Susan Osborn, Jake Perrine and Ken and Karen Speck. A certain percentage of the judges’ votes will be tallied with the audience for evenness. The winner will receive $500. “The audience still has the power,” said Laslo. “But it will be balanced with the judges’ final decisions. That way someone can win points with talent, poise and stage presences
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erinary care, pulses red and blue light at different frequencies. It accelerates tissue healing, reduces inflammation, decreases pain and can penetrate down to the bone to repair damage. The couple wanted to raise money for purchasing another laser, and when the manufacturer agreed to throw in a second unit for free, they started an online
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Staying young Island musicians Soroptimist release new single educational award while we’re old By LIZ TAYLOR
Special to the Sounder
After four decades working in the aging field, I’ve discovered something interesting: we each get “old” at our own unique pace. This is different from any other time in our lives. Most 1-year old babies are similar to every 1-year old baby – in size, shape, behavior, cognitive function and so forth. The same is true for 5-year-olds. And teenagers. For people in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, too – until some time in our mid-to late-50s. That’s when our appearance, health and capabilities begin to go down different paths. You’ve heard that 70 is the new 60? Well, 60 can be the new 90 – if we have no muscle tone or stamina. As a society, we’re living longer and healthier than at any time in history. The average life span in America is now 78 (it was 47 in 1900). But age is fast becoming a relatively meaningless number. Witness the dozens of amazingly spunky people in their 80s and 90s living here on our rock. What’s far more important is not how many years we’ve lived but our liveliness – our health, our ability to live independently, our zest for life. And that’s where the rubber meets the road. Everyone wants to live a long time, but no one wants to get old. Or, well, if they have to get, ahem, old, they want to be healthy. Yet few do what they need to do to stay as healthy and vital as they can, which is, as we well know, that dreaded “E” word: exercise. The one common denominator of healthy aging that science has proven year after year is getting our bodies to move. It doesn’t have to be vigorous. You don’t have to sweat or breathe heavily. Just getting the engines warmed up, heart pumping, muscles moving, oxygen flowing to the brain for 10 minutes (or an hour) each day helps. It helps us maintain our balance, do the laundry, carry groceries, hoist the grandkids on our knee, take the boat out – even into our 80s and 90s. The more we do, the better. And exercise won’t stop chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or arthritis, but it helps us live more independently while we have them. Some lucky few love to exercise. Not me. I’ve disliked it my whole life, but I force myself to do it daily. Now, at the beginning of a new year, it’s time to resolve for you to live more healthfully by exercising, even just a little, and then a little more. The improvements to your spirit and health are incremental but vital. And enduring.
Electro-sludge-funk “quadruped” Mind Vice, featuring Orcas Island’s own Walter O’Toole and Ian Sides along with Seattleites Mike Knapp and Miles Hubbard, will be continuing their creative rampage through the jungles of 2014 into the New Year with the release of their new single “Consumer Nation.” Together with its accompanying B-side “The Profit,” “Consumer Nation” is as much social commentary as it is head-banging material. “It’s a reflection on what
makes America a consumer nation, and with the mindset necessary to succeed in a consumer nation,” said O’Toole. Riding the excitement of their performance at Nadamucho.com’s “Durge Fest 2014” for a packed house at Seattle’s Sunset Tavern, and a successful Kickstarter campaign for their first music video (March 2015), Mind Vice will be headlining a prerelease party for “Consumer Nation” at the High Dive in Seattle on Jan. 30.
Tax assistance for low income earners Assistance will again be offered through the Orcas Senior Center to taxpayers with low to moderate income. The service is offered by appointment only on Tuesdays and some Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This service is being provided on a donation basis by Jim Biddick and John Carl, and all donations after expenses are donated
to the Senior Center for their programs for seniors. This is a tax preparation service only. The taxpayer assumes responsibility for all information presented to complete the return and for the accuracy of the return completed with the information provided. Appointments can be made starting Feb. 11, by calling 376-2488.
Celebrate new rector at Emmanuel Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invites the community to celebrate “the renewal of our ministry and the welcoming of our new rector Berto Gándara” on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Church. The Right Reverend Greg Rickel, bishop of the Episcopal Church in Western Washington, will preside the Communion Service. Join us for this festive occasion. If you would like more information about this topic, contact the parish office at 376-2352 or email at parishoffice@ orcasepiscopal.org.
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Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is pleased to be offering a new $2,000 “Educational Opportunity Award”. This award will help women in overcoming financial difficulties and bettering their lives through education and training. The recipient may use the cash award to offset any costs of higher education, such as tuition, books, childcare and transportation. The award goes to a woman, living in San Juan County, who is enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational degree program of study, including online educational programs. An applicant does not need to be the primary wage earner in a household to be eligible for this award. For information on how to apply, please visit the Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor website at www. sifri.org. Applications are due by Feb. 15.
Sea View Super Bowl The following was submitted by Sea View Theatre. Super Bowl XLIX is fast approaching. You may not be able to watch it live in Arizona, but don’t sweat it – we’ve got the next best thing at the Sea View Theatre. Come cheer on the Hawks – stadium-style. Watch the Super Bowl on the big screen! We also have DirecTV feed into the lounge and big comfy couches for home-style viewing as another option. BBQ and Pre-Show starts at 1:30 p.m. Eat stadium-style. Delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, sausages and more. Specialty beers by the bottle and Island Hoppin’ draft. Delicious house blend red and white wines. Win prizes by entering a raffle for fun Seahawks Merchandise. All proceeds from concessions will benefit the Sea View Theatre building improvement fund.
Anti-discrimination bill from Ranker State agencies must consider certain requirements before public works contractors can earn contracts to work on projects important to Washingtonians. Under a bill sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, those same contractors would also need to share taxpayer values in order to earn taxpayer dollars. Senate Bill 5462 would require agencies to make sure contractors are in compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
If a bidder is found to not be in compliance with these laws, agency directors will no longer consider them for these contracts for no more than three years. “Washington’s history of tolerance is a source of pride,” Ranker said. “We should hold those with whom our state does business and those whom we pay with taxpayer dollars to the same high standard. I hope this will encourage those who do not respect the rights of all Washingtonians to change their ways.”
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County health adopts White Beach structure fire patient’s bill of rights San Juan County’s Board of Health adopted a revised Patient Bill of Rights at their regularly scheduled Board meeting on Dec. 19. The Patient Bill of Rights was generated to address concerns expressed by county residents regarding the delivery of health care services throughout San Juan County. The board adopted the document after significant discussion and believes that it clarifies health care issues that were confusing and disconcerting to many of our citizens. The Patient Bill of Rights is available online at: http://www. sanjuanco.com/health/hcs_BillOfRights.aspx
At 11:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, Orcas Island Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a home in the Pine Ridge Drive in the White Beach neighborhood for the report of a structure fire. The home owner was on location and reported the fire had started around the vicinity of the wood stove that was in operation. Firefighters arrived to find an approximate 2,000 square foot detached shop structure fully involved in flames. Twenty-five OIFR members and ten fire and aid vehicles responded. Due to the narrow, wooded road conditions, an OIFR SUV was put to use hauling personnel and equipment to the fire scene. Through the hard work of the responders, the fire was quickly brought under control. Due to the building construction and the nature of the contents, an excavator from Orcas Construction Company assisted in fully extinguishing the fire. There were no injuries to civilians or responders and the incident is currently under investigation, but appears to be accidental in nature. OIFR recommends that chimneys are cleaned and inspected at least once a year, and more often depending on the chimney design, the frequency of use, and the fuel burned.
Gratitude from food bank Film about islander The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Food Bank. All year long, many island businesses and individuals hold events or have programs that benefit the Orcas Island Food Bank. Some examples: the Random Howse Food Bank Benefit in May, and Kid’s Life Orcas Campus making Easter bags that were delivered to the children of families coming to the Food Bank in April. Toward the end of the year, the Food Bank officially launched its yearend fundraising and food drive, which lasted through December. The community once again responded whole-heartedly. The Salmonberry School kids did an amazing job of collecting and delivering more than 190 pounds of food for the holidays. Orcas Island High School held a food drive competition between classes. Camp Orkila donated 375 pounds of food and produce, and the Island Market/IGA “Feed the Hungry” food bag donations will be delivered to the Food Bank later this month. The Orcas Island Sportsmen Club Turkey Shoot donated 20 turkeys for holiday distribution. Community members also found incredibly creative ways to gather food and cash donations. Here are some examples:
Jordan Griffin released
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Familiar Food Bank faces: Food Bank Facility Manager Jeannie Doty and volunteer Maggie Kaplan. • A Country Corner holiday event raised food and cash for the Food Bank and did 45 photos of Santa with Orcas Island children and their families, and some pets. • During the month of December, Pawki’s for Pets held a pet food drive and matched any donations. Up to $500 worth of pet food was donated to assist Food Bank recipients in caring for their pets. • The Sounder is donating $5 for every new oneyear subscription and $10 for each new two-year subscription for the next several months. • Many other businesses and organizations regularly collect money and food for us, including Islanders Bank, the Senior Center,Windermere, Ray’s Pharmacy and the Community Church.
• Numerous surprises by unknown contributors are left in the donation box almost every day. Our Thanksgiving and Christmas groceries and turkey packages were distributed to a record number of families, and our new Senior Outreach Program distributed several bags of groceries each week to seniors unable to visit the Food Bank. Even though our recipient numbers continue to increase each year, we feel fortunate we are able to help the number of families that we do. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who gives so selflessly during our drives and continually throughout the year. We hope you’ll continue to support your island neighbors as generously as possible.
The nonprofit Talk It Up Foundation has made a short film about Jordan Griffin, a former Orcas resident who became paralyzed after a snowboarding accident. He is pictured at right. The video can be viewed at http://goo.gl/ u144FA. According to the film synopsis “On Dec. 17, 1991, Rachel was five months pregnant with her twin boys and was notified that their father was killed while serving our country. Sixteen years later, on the exact same date, her son Jordan was in a tragic snowboarding accident leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. Watching his twin brother finish out his football career and go off to college, Jordan was left with a loss for his purpose and passion for life. Watch Rachel’s heartfelt reaction when we help Jordan rediscover his passion for living.”
Phone scam warning Recently, the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office has received several phone calls regarding IRS phone scams. These scams are common during tax season and victims often lose thousands of dollars. They start with phone calls from someone claiming to be with the IRS. Victims are told they have an outstanding debt
that is due immediately or they will be subject to arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. The scam artist will demand payment by way of a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. Some things to remember if you receive a call: the IRS does not initiate tax collection via the telephone. They will never
email you about a debt and they will never demand immediate payment. If you have questions, contact the IRS directly at (800) 6477706. If you think you’ve been a victim of a tax fraud, call the sheriff ’s office at 378-4151. For more info, visit www.irs.gov/uac/ Newsroom/IRS-Warns-ofPervasive-Telephone-Scam.
Men's Breakfast
at Orcas Island Community Church Fri & Sat Jan 30 & 31 @ 7:30pm
"Into The Woods" Starring Meryl Streep, Jonny Depp
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Sunday Feb. 1st
Super Bowl XLIX!
BBQ pre game @ 1:30pm Kick off 3:30pm Free admission First Run Movies/ Independent Films State of the art projection Now serving Beer, Wine & new food items 234 A St, Eastsound • 376-5724
Saturday, Jan. 31 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dennis Hamel, former vice president of human resources at Alaska Airlines, will discuss his life experiences
All men of Orcas Island are invited Admission is by donation
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Editorial
To the Editor:
More than 50 years later, MLK’s dream is still just a dream
Litter clean-up
Reporter Samantha Pak, from one of our sister papers, the Redmond Reporter, wrote the following piece. We thought it was too good not to share. Last week, I was standing at the front of the line for the checkout counter at a local bookstore. There was one man standing behind me but a few moments later, an Asian woman stepped in line behind him. The woman began calling to her young daughter — probably in preschool or kindergarten — in what I thought was a Chinese language. The man standing between us started imitating her under his breath. I’m not sure if the other woman heard him or what her reaction to the man was, but when I heard his gibberish, I just froze. I’d like to say I turned around and gave him a piece of my mind, but unfortunately I was reeling from the shock of hearing something so blatantly racist – something I hadn’t experienced since elementary school. I’m not usually so easily offended, but when the man bumped into my purse, I had this visceral reaction to pull my purse in front of me, away from the man. It wasn’t because I was worried about him snatching my purse or pickpocketing me; it was because the contact made me feel dirty. I just wanted to get as far away from this man as possible. As disturbing as the incident was on its own, the fact that it occurred on Monday — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — made things that much worse. Here was this holiday, celebrated to honor one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement who worked to end racism and dedicated his life to achieving equal rights for all, and here I was standing in close proximity of someone who had no qualms about mocking someone because they were different. It was King’s dream for his children to “live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Sadly, recent events in this country and around the world, as well as my experience from this week, have proved that King’s dream is still just that: a dream. As much progress as we have made in this world, we have not made enough. Our president may be black, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t faced discrimination and prejudice as a result of his race. What other president has had their birthplace and religion questioned as much as Barack Obama has – or has had them questioned at all? Newsflash: Island life on Hawaii may be a whole other world, but it is still part of the United States. I cannot accept some people’s claim that we live in a post-racial society. In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shooting, people have been holding the entire Muslim community — all 1.6 billion of them worldwide — responsible for the actions of just a handful of individuals. But where was this call for accountability for the Catholic community to accept responsibility when story after story broke about priests and other members of the church molesting children?
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What a day it was! Martin Luther King, Jr. Day--a day of service throughout the country. To celebrate service to others, islanders picked up litter on beaches, in woods, and along streets. Many adults and children picked up a lot of litter that was graciously accepted free of cost by Orcas Recycling Services (thank you!). The good news is that we picked up a lot of litter. The bad news is that people think littering is okay. It’s not okay to throw garbage by the side of the road. Let’s educate our children once again and remind each other to do our part to keep the island clean. Thank you to everyone who participated. It was fun and inspiring! Didier Gincig Orcas Island
Sequestering carbon Several years ago a friend expressed her frustration about her need to drive a car, which only added to the destruction of the air quality and contributed to global warming. The lack of oxygen in our atmosphere is a solvable problem. Trees are what transform CO2 (carbon dioxide) into oxygen. The number of old growth forests left are less than 5 percent at this point. Incentives therefore need to be in place that preserve and sustain the forests. There are some Washington
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TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL High Low Precip 46 42 .11 45 38 — 44 35 — 46 42 .15 51 46 .20 53 51 .65 54 50 — Precipitation in January: 4.61” Precipitation in 2015: 4.61” Reported by John Willis, Olga SUNRISE, SUNSET Sunrise Sunset 7:45 a.m. 5:05 p.m. 7:43 a.m. 5:06 p.m. 7:42 a.m. 5:08 p.m. 7:41 a.m. 5:09 p.m. 7:39 a.m. 5:11 p.m. 7:38 a.m. 5:13 p.m. 7:37 a.m. 5:14 p.m.
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State programs that attempt to steward forest land through a tax break on the land, e.g. “Designated Forest Land,” but it requires a show of profit from harvesting those same trees at some point. Not all, but a large percentage of owners agree to harvest their trees in order to receive the tax break. This option doesn’t serve forests, animals or future generations. Instead, it makes the situation worse by exacerbating the problem. After pondering this dilemma, I came up with the following possibility as a partial remedy: I have thousands of trees at least 10 years old. I will lease the trees’ ability to transform CO2 to oxygen to someone who wants to offset their fossil fuel or carbon output. Twenty trees are leased for 10 years at a cost of $35 per tree, i.e., a onetime payment of $700 covers the length of the 10-year contract. The monies received go into planting more trees which in turn produce more oxygen, a stable forest and a sustainable tax solution for people who want to have the opportunity to maintain continuous growth for the tree on the land. There is also the option to lease one tree at a time. To ensure credibility, I have
Public meetings Thursday, Feb. 5 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m. Eastsound Fire Station.
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developed a registry and accounting system along with the legal lease agreement. Any or all of this concept is reproducible for your personal use. Presently I have created a release form that provides tracking and credibility for the legal rental agreement. Feel free to contact me. Tim Forbes, 376-4735 or tforbes@rockisland.com. Tim Forbes Orcas Island
Correction to letter The letter from Herb Schiessl titled “Money not well spent at ferry terminal” questions the costs to implement the reservations program, pointing to a recentlyawarded $199.5 million contract. Mr. Schiessl is correct that SR20 MP55.67 is the DOT milepost for the Anacortes terminal, but that has nothing to do with that particular contract. That was for one of the famous highway mega-projects, the western approach to the new 520 floating bridge, and has nothing to do with ferries. As mentioned, the costs for the reservations system do include some additional personnel at Anacortes, which frankly should have been added some time ago. And there is a project on the WSDOT books to widen the SR20 approach to the terminal, but not until 2017-2019. It is great to see folks keeping an eye on how the state spends our money, but we should all be careful to keep our facts straight. Jim Corenman Chair, San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee
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Orcas Fire Chief report
by KEVIN O’BRIEN Orcas Fire Chief
Notable Alarms Structure Fire On Dec. 1, 8 p.m., Orcas Island firefighters responded to reports of a large fire with dark smoke in the area of Mt. Woolard. Arriving responders found an approximate 1,200-squarefoot-single-story log cabin fully engulfed in flames and immediately began fire suppression efforts. There were no residents on the property, and the homeowner was contacted by telephone and informed of the fire. Twenty-eight OIFR responders and five apparatus were able to provide exterior defensive attack, and the fire was extinguished in a safe manner with no injuries to responders or civilians. Cardiac Arrest On Dec. 3, 7 p.m. OIFR responded with a paramedic and EMT’s to the report of a man who was found unresponsive, not breathing with no pulse. He was determined to be deceased and there was no resuscitation effort made. Altered Mental Status On Dec. 3, 9 p.m., OIFR responders were dispatched to assist a man with increased weakness and confusion. He was determined to be in need of further evaluation and care. OIFR transported the man to the Eastsound Airport in stable condition for transfer to St. Joseph’s Hospital via Airlift Northwest. Chest Pain On Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m. OIFR responded to the Orcas Island Medical Center to assist in the care of a male with chest pain. OIFR transported the man to the Eastsound Airport in stable condition for transfer to St. Joseph’s Hospital via Airlift Northwest. Abdominal Pain On Dec. 10, 12 a.m., a woman with abdominal pain was evaluated by OIFR personnel who then consulted with her island
physician. Air transport to the mainland was hampered by weather and she was treated for pain and monitored by EMTs and a paramedic until hours later when Airlift Northwest could respond. OIFR transported the woman to the Eastsound Airport in stable condition for transfer to St. Joseph’s Hospital via Airlift Northwest. Rapid Heart Rate On Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m., OIFR assisted a woman with a history of an accelerated heart rate. OIFR personnel provided stabilizing treatment and transported her to Orcas Medical Center for follow-up by her personal physician. She was later returned to her home by OIFR ambulance. Fractured Leg On Dec. 10, 8 p.m., OIFR assisted a man with an obvious fracture to his lower leg. The man was evaluated, splinted, treated for pain and transported by OIFR ambulance to the Eastsound Airport in stable condition for transfer to St. Joseph’s Hospital via Airlift Northwest. Possible Overdose On Dec. 14, 3 p.m. OIFR personnel assisted a person who was experiencing a possible overdose on prescribed medication. The patient was stabilized and transported by OIFR ambulance to the Eastsound Airport in stable condition for transfer to St. Joseph’s Hospital via Island Air Ambulance. Smoke in a Residence On Dec. 17, 7 a.m., a resident noted a strong smell and a light haze of smoke and evacuated their home after calling 911. OIFR responded and arrived to find the home with no smoke or fire involvement. The structure was thoroughly investigated by OIFR responders including the use of a thermal imaging camera to find hidden hot spots. The source was discovered to be a mechanical problem with the heating system. The residents safely returned to their home. Respiratory Infection On Dec. 25, 9 a.m., a man experiencing a fever and cough was evaluated by OIFR responders and determined to have a possible case of pneumonia. OIFR treated and transported the man to the Eastsound Airport in stable condition. He was transferred to St. Joseph’s Hospital via Airlift Northwest.
Asthma On Dec. 26, 8 p.m., a family visiting Orcas Island brought their young son to Station 21 when he began to experience difficulty breathing. The parents stated that the boy had a history of asthma and they had forgotten to bring the child’s medication with them on the trip and had no way to obtain it quickly. The child was treated by OIFR EMTs and a paramedic and was able to safely remain on the island with his parents and enjoy the holidays. ATV Accident On Dec. 28, 5 p.m., a man who had been involved in an ATV accident was evaluated
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by OIFR personnel when he began showing signs of a possible head injury. He was treated for symptoms and after consultation with the medical control physician, it was determined that he could safely remain on island to be observed by his family for the evening.
News and Events New employee OIFR welcomes Mary Tanner as our new administrative assistant. Mary is a long-time island resident with extensive experience in administrative services and helping others. Fire Marshal A search for the position of San Juan County Fire Marshal is currently under way. OIFR has been working with the San Juan County Building Official
and the other San Juan County Fire Districts in the search process. We hope to have the position filled as soon as possible. Medical Care Staff from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, Orcas Medical Center, the Senior Center, and the Orcas Island Community Foundation, have begun meeting as a workgroup to develop improvements to medical care on Orcas Island.
Looking Ahead Training Maintenance Technician/ Responder Seth Ybarra will begin the Washington State Fire Recruit Academy for 10 weeks beginning Jan. 22. The academy teaches the fundamental skills required of a career firefighter.
Did You Know? Orcas Island Fire and Rescue uses the aeromedical transport services of Airlift Northwest and Island Air Ambulance. OIFR strives to transport our patients by the mode they desire; however, due to weather and emergency response demands, one or both services may not be available. It is beneficial to have the option of each carrier. Both organizations offer memberships. For more information go to: http://www.uwmedicine.org/airlift-nw/aircare (Airlift Northwest) and http://s anjuanems.org/ air-transport (Island Air Ambulance). Brochures for both services are available at the Eastsound Fire Hall.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Sidestroke ___ kick 8. One who speaks with drawn-out vowels 15. Like some lenses 16. Salad ingredient 17. Charge of wrongdoing 18. Experiencing an excited, prickling sensation 19. Extols 20. An end to sex? 22. Kidney enzyme 23. Tops 24. Kind of position 26. Opera star 27. "___ moment" 28. Number by which a dividend is divided 30. P.I., e.g. 31. Noodge 33. Penetrating 35. Decorated, as a cake 36. Famous on-screen pig 37. Magazine feature 40. Unaffected by time 44. "___ we having fun yet?" 45. Intent 47. Ceiling 48. Clothe 50. Avarice 51. New Year's Day game 52. Key material 54. "Is that ___?" 55. Prefix with linear 56. Greasiest 58. Shoreline
problem 60. Appraise anew 61. Edit and correct 62. More wonderful 63. Some stanzas Down 1. Marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell 2. Addictive narcotic drug 3. Anvil-shaped bones in the middle ear 4. Wind-driven clouds 5. Back talk 6. Egg cells 7. Freed from pain 8. Serious narrative
works for TV 9. "Baloney!" 10. Gulf V.I.P. 11. Abated 12. Brown coal 13. Animate 14. Show, as a historic battle 21. Ado 24. Andiron 25. Situated 28. Coffee order 29. Clothed in fine attire 32. 20-20, e.g. 34. Come together 36. Unfounded 37. Rescuers 38. Advance showing 39. Clear up 40. Face-off
41. Destruction of the natural environment 42. Made certain of something (3 wds) 43. Rigid supports for broken bones 46. Volcano's bowlshaped opening 49. Courtroom event 51. Assail 53. Cry 55. Holds up 57. "So ___ me!" 59. Morgue, for one
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Finding love of a place by PAUL LOSLEBEN and MERRY BUSH Special to the Sounder
Is it possible to love a building? That collection of wood and nails, pipe and wire? What most of us know as simply The Artworks began its life in the Great Depression as a Strawberry Barreling Plant, a way to bring the local farmer’s crops of strawberries to the market on the mainland. It was amazing for its day, the first use of electrical equipment on the island. The scale that weighed the farmer’s produce still stands at the front door. After the war, the building passed through a succession of purposes, and ultimately in 1981 a group of people with a vision for the building formed an Artisans Coop and leased
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the building. About 10 years later, a group of 15 people purchased the building and formed the Artworks Building Limited Partnership. These artists and members of the community created what would become a long tradition of art and good food that would involve us all over the succeeding years. In 2004, the Partnership needed help to continue the tradition that they had started and a nonprofit was formed, Olga Strawberry Council, to assure that the building would continue to serve the community. A historical designation was obtained, and with the generous donations of their shares by the partners along with a grant from the San Juan County Land Bank, it all became possible. Most of us on the island have enjoyed the Artworks, the James Hardman Gallery, and Cafe Olga over the years, bringing our visiting relatives and friends to this pleasant place. We enjoyed Bev’s cinnamon rolls and Bobby’s scallibut cakes. We enjoyed events like the annual party for the community and so many special occasions. But most of all, the building became an anchor for the community, providing income for our local artists and giving us all a way to appreciate the talent on this small
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island. In return, the community turned out when work needed to be done. Then, in the early morning hours of July 19, 2013 we got the call for help from the fire department, a fire at 11 Point Lawrence Road. Oh no! It’s the Artworks! My wife and I turned out with other neighbors to help the firemen with food and drink and then to attempt to rescue what we could. Over a long day, the artists and islanders labored in shock. I vividly remember crying with Bobby and Bev as they surveyed the destruction of the cafe that they had labored so hard to build, all destroyed by an arsonist’s match. The community resolved to rise to the occasion. For nearly two years now, the members of the Strawberry Council have labored with the insurance companies, the permitting, the contractors, the legal issues and all the details of recovery. There was never a question but that the building would survive and once again serve the community. It is nearly done, but the help of the community is once again needed as the reopening date rapidly approaches. The unexpected expenses, the tyranny of the building code, and all the other trials of the past two years have taken their toll. The Council is facing a significant financial shortfall. Visit www.olgastrawberrycouncil.org to see a slideshow of the fire and the reconstruction. Join us in asking the community to step up to meet this need. We have done far more than this in the past and we can do it for a building and an institution that we love.
TALENT FROM 1 rather than general popularity with the crowd.” The show sells out each year in record time. Tickets are on sale now at Darvill’s
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Bookstore. Orcas Has Talent benefits the high school leadership group called Point Blank, which aims to inspire youth leadership and nurture the positive influence of peers educating peers.
Each year the group participate in multiple programs with the goal to inform, educate, support and empower students to make positive choices. Cali Bagby contributed to this article.
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Above: The finalists for Orcas Has Talent: Sasha Hagen, Susan Weiss, Michael Harlow, Cali Bagby, Brianna Rose, Wade Lucas, Carl Burger, Stormy Hildreth and Arianna Dean.
ELEPHANTS FROM 1 campaign. They’ve raised 70 percent of the goal but still need to bring in $1,800. Donations can be made online at http://tinyurl. com/lojwptg or mailed to PO Box 1599, Eastsound, WA 98245. Yoffa and Harachi are returning to Thailand in March for another volunteering stint. They hope to purchase the laser in time for their trip. Yoffa says the fundraising has given him the incentive to share information about the sanctuary and elephant tourism. He will give a pre-
sentation on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at Island Hoppin’ Brewery. All ages are welcome. “We hope that traditional elephant tourism can be taken off people’s bucket lists,” Yoffa said. Elephants in Asia have a history of being used for logging and as a tourist attraction, which generally means a life of suffering from traditional violent techniques of “training.” It can be a long life of abuse for the elephants, who can live up to 75-80 years. Through educational programs, elephant handlers or “mahouts” are taught positive reinforcement techniques mostly using food as
the tool rather than a painful bullhook. Places like the Elephant Nature Park offer safe, loving environments for older animals to live out their days. The couple says that even after decades of physical abuse, elephants can still find a new zest for life and reclaim passion. Some of the older residents care for younger elephants in the park. “We see elephants change right before our eyes,” Yoffa said. “There are some major parallels between the experience of orca whales and elephants. I will discuss that connection during the presentation.”
SJI Agricultural Summit The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is back in 2015. This year it’s on Lopez Island, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. Food-lovers, farmers, regional experts, chefs and
local food and farm advocates will gather for two days of education, inspiration and camaraderie. Twenty-four compelling Saturday sessions will be led by regional experts. Also the “Taste of Lopez”
on Friday night, just before the keynote address, will feature food and wine from the Lopez Island food and farms community. For more information and to register, go to http:// sjcarc.org/summit/.
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The “All Things Birds and Beautiful” art show and sale is part of the annual Orcas Island BirdFest and is dedicated to supporting the arts and science of birds, through the relationship of artistic expression, public education and grassroots scientific endeavors inspired by birds. “All Things Birds and Beautiful” is a juried exhibition and online art sale celebrating the very best of contemporary creative expression and innovation in diverse media that focuses specifically on birds. “All Things Birds and Beautiful” art exhibit will be held in the Victoria Room of the Outlook Inn April 30 to May 3, 2015 and the online sale will run the month of May at www.AllThingsBirdsandBeautiful.org. Orcas Island BirdFest celebrates birds, arts and science in the San Juan Islands. There will be nature tours, workshops, art exhibit and a scientific symposium; all focusing on the health and wonder of birds with grassroots solutions. Orcas Island offers an unforgettable experience showcasing the natural splendor of the San Juan Islands. The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce hosts BirdFest and will be held in Eastsound, April 30 – May 3. Application for this juried show must be done online through Juried Art Service. To view the prospectus and to apply to “All Things Birds and Beautiful” go to http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=918.
Orca survival depends on humans taking action by BRUCE STEDMAN Special to the Weekly
That the local orca whale population, known as southern resident killer whales, is in dire trouble is not in dispute, even as recent widespread press reports have focused on the positive news of the birth of J-50, a new calf in J-pod (J, K and L pods together make up the endangered southern resident orca). While this is great news, and we all hope for this newborn to survive and prosper, it is far from guaranteed. And we must at the same time be reminded that J-50 is the only calf born to this population to survive – so far – since 2012. Historically, the southern resident orca population has averaged four surviving calves every year. One surviving calf in three years is not enough to sustain this endangered population, let alone help it recover. With the death, in December, of 18-year-old J-32 and her almost fullterm calf, the number of reproductive female Puget Sound orcas has also dropped to an estimated 15, the lowest in seven years. This is another serious problem for population recovery. There are now only 78 whales, down from the high of 90 in 2005. The Puget Sound orcas are headed for extinction, and the onus is upon us to do everything within our power, as quickly as possible, to enhance their recovery. What are the most immediate steps we can take to give our treasured resident orcas their best chance of survival? According to the National Marine Fisheries
Service – the federal agency entrusted with protecting the endangered orca – three primary factors combine to harm orca health in Puget Sound: Low chinook salmon counts year after year (the orcas’ highly preferred food in the summer), leading to periods of starvation, a very high toxic load in the whales’ blubber and noise and disturbance from motorized vessels, particularly from commercial whale watching vessels and the private boats they attract. Unless we take action today, these trends and their causes might very well lead to the extinction of the resident orca whales of Puget Sound. While the first two factors – more salmon and reduced toxic pollution – are certainly needed, those solutions will likely take decades, and huge expenditures of scarce public dollars, before standing a chance of success. This is not an affordable time frame for the orca. But the third point gives us an opening to make a difference now. A reduction in noise and disturbance can be achieved at little expense and relatively quickly, by creating a Whale Protection Zone, which would, at minimum, give the orca one relatively quiet area in which their sonar, which is how they find the food crucial to their survival is less blocked, their ability to communicate with one another would be less disturbed and even their socializing would find a place away from the constant loud noise of motorized vessels currently oper-
ating near them all day long from May through October. After years of consideration and input, Orca Relief Citizens’ Alliance is proposing that the National Marine Fisheries Service create a whale protection zone off the west coast of San Juan Island; a speed zone for all boats and a permit system for motorized whale watching. Inviting a public discussion is the next step in saving our resident orca whales. To launch both our proposal and a public discussion, Orca Relief has submitted a blueprint to the National Marine Fisheries Service showing how a whale protection zone might be designed, managed and enforced (see www.orcarelief.org). All of us care deeply about the survival of the southern resident killer whales. Establishing a whale protection zone is something we can do now to try and ensure their survival and their residence in our waters. This is the only measure we have; the power to enact today, before we “love our whales to death.” Editor’s note: Bruce Stedman is executive director of the Orcas Relief Citizens’ Alliance.
Photo Courtesy Tamara Weaver
Above, from front to back and left to right: Katie Wilkins, Kim Bryan, Becki Day, Erin Corra, Bella French, Annette McCullough, Sara Waugh, Jodi Spitalli, Liz Taylor, Gregory Maynard, Daniel Vekved, Robert O’Connell and Dave Sather. The Leadership San Juan Islands professional development program began its new session on Jan. 9 with its “Orientation Day” held at the Harrison House in Friday Harbor. Thirteen islanders from San Juan, Orcas and Lopez make up the 11th cohort, who will meet for 12 sessions around the islands during the next five months. Co-directors
Morgan Meadows and Tara Dalton will lead the group, with several of LSJI’s more than 120 alumni participating in specific sessions. These sessions include presentations and discussions with local leaders in business, government, education, local economics, agriculture, nonprofit, the arts, social welfare and environmental issues. The second session
planned for January 23 and 24 is an overnight retreat in Orcas where participants will discover more about their personal leadership styles and engage in various processes of facilitative learning. For more information on LSJI and to learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities, visit www.lsji.org
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much as saying “hello” – where I am from, do not tell me to get over it. How would you feel if someone just looks at you and basically tells you that you could not possibly belong here? Here, in the community in which you were born, went to school, grew up and now work?
Where in any of these scenarios are we being judged by our character? The sad truth is we’re not. And just as the saying about how long it took to build Rome goes, it’s apparently going to take more than 50 years for King’s dream to come true.
You cannot tell me we are all equal when a black woman has to warn her children that their mistakes can have more serious (and sometimes lethal) consequences than their nonblack peers’ mistakes and then tells me it’s not a matter of fairness — it just is. A Mexican American high schooler once told me she has been met with surprise for enrolling in an advanced class — or for even just showing up to class. Do not tell me she is not being judged for being born brown. And if I get annoyed when someone walks up to me and asks — without so
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A look at Viking basketball games by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
Girls basketball On Jan. 20 the Lady Vikings hosted Cedar Park
Christian for a 56-42 win. The Vikings employed a stifling full court press, forcing Cedar Park turnovers but were clearly in a shooting funk, ending the half up
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only 24-13. Viking points from the free throw line helped maintain the lead. Orcas found the hoop in the third quarter, and combined with strong defense, stretched the lead to 45-24. The Viking JVs came in for the fourth quarter to mob up the win. Orcas scoring was lead by Kilee Rogers with 18, Hannah Brunner-Gaydos 13, Halle Thompson, Lilly Miller and Bethany Hansen all with 6. On Jan. 22 the Vikings traveled to Mt. Vernon Christian for a close loss to the Hurricanes, 56-50. Tables turned on the Vikings as the Hurricanes pasted a full court press that keep the Orcas offense off balance. By halftime, the Vikings were down 26-16 as a result of poor passing and shooting and too many turnovers. The Vikings kept about a 10-point deficit through the third quarter and mounted an impressive comeback late in the fourth quarter, narrowing the margin 49-44 with 3:10 remaining after Rogers and BrunnerGaydos rallied their team with impressive plays. Orcas scoring was lead by Brunner-Gaydos with 21, Rogers 13, Katy Minnis 5
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and Emma Minnis 4. On Jan. 24 the Vikings lost to the undefeated LaConner Braves, 78-45, by what Coach Sasan said “is the best team in the league and may contend for the state championship.” The Braves lead 44-17 at half due to accurate 3point shooting, effective full court press and swift passing. Foul trouble hurt the Vikings in the third quarter eliminating any comeback.
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Boys basketball
The Vikings faced Mt. Vernon Christians on Jan. 22.
Despite three excellent quarters, the Viking boys lost a close game to Cedar Park Christian 67-57 on Jan. 20. “We played well in three of the four quarters, outscoring Cedar Park in the first, third and fourth, but a tragic second quarter of dismal shooting left us down by eight at the end,” said Coach Corey Wiscomb. “We held great composure to come back out the second half and play with confidence. We broke the lid on the hoop and nearly battled our way back.” On Jan. 22 the boys lost to Mt. Vernon Christian 58-51 in a respectable comeback effort.
Down 17 points at half, the Vikings found some adjustments for improvement. With 1:00 left in the third quarter, Orcas had narrowed the lead to 43-31, and with 2:12 left in the fourth, the Vikings fought to take the lead 49-48. “When we hit the shot to go into the lead in the fourth, it was absolutely electric on our side of the floor, and the rest of the Hurricane gymnasium was dead quiet, they were stunned,” said Wiscomb. A couple untimely fouls and missed shots by the Vikings with seconds left hindered a successful comeback, but Wiscomb saw the positives.
“Miles Harlow emerged as a strong scorer and put a lot of points on the board in addition to outstanding defense,” he said. “Jordan Randolph and Pasha Bullock showed what tough guards they are and how cheetah-fast they are up top. Michael Chesher continued to be a spark plug igniting a lot of exciting play, and freshman Vanya Bullock also consistently made some great plays.” The Vikings lost to the LaConner Braves 63-36 Jan. 24. The Braves took a 22-6 lead after the first quarter and never slowed down. The Viking teams travel to rival Friday Harbor this week.
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From a critter’s perspective Wolf Hollow shares tips on preventing animals from entering your home
by SHONA AITKEN
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
W
ould you like to have raccoons living in your attic or a river otter under your house? If you enjoy sharing your home with these wild creatures – great! It can be a wonderful opportunity to observe their behavior. But cohabitating with some wild critters can be noisy and/or smelly, and larger animals can do a lot of damage to insulation, etc. If you would rather not have a wild creature as a lodger, right now is the time to take a careful critter’seye look at your house and do some preventive maintenance. “Why now?” I hear you say. “Can’t it wait till spring?” October through January is the best time to do this kind of work because most wild animals that make their homes in people’s houses are females trying to find good places to raise their young. Young wild mammals are mostly born in spring,
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STARTING FEB. 3 GIRLS WITH UKES: The Girls with Ukes choir, co-led by Anita Orne and Mandy Troxel, is about to begin their Spring session. The choir is for girls in grades 4 through 8. Sessions are Tuesdays
but expectant mother raccoons or otters are searching for good den sites long before you or I are even thinking of spring. By February, they may already have a place picked out and be starting to prepare it for the birth of their kits in March or early April. So, put on your jacket and go out and take a look around the outside of your house. Are there: • Loose or missing screens on vents? • Small holes that might look inviting to a little bird? • Gaps, loose boards or places where siding meets loose dirt, which could provide easy access for a raccoon or otter? Try thinking of it from a wild critter’s point of view. They are just looking for a quiet, dry, dark, safe place to raise their young. This may be a hollow log, a hole behind some big rocks or the space under your shed or house. Vacation homes are particularly inviting because they often stand empty and quiet all through the winter. So what should you do if you find a couple of
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PRESENTATION ABOUT ELEPHANTS:
Island Hoppin’ Brewery, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a slideshow and conversation with island resident Nathan Yoffa who will share his experience working with rescued elephants in Thailand.
SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 -
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loose boards or an uncovered vent hole that would be very inviting for sparrows? Fix it soon! Wolf Hollow’s website has some suggestions on ways to prevent potential problems: wolfhollowwildlife.org/education/living-with-wildlife/. As a general guideline, remember that lightweight wood or screen may work to deter small birds, but materials have to be heavy duty to keep out raccoons or otters. Why put effort into something that may never be a problem? First, a bit of thought and effort now may save you a lot of time and money repairing damage to your house, or trying to get rid of pungent “eau de otter” at a later date. Second, it is easier and more humane to deter a wild critter when she is looking for a possible site than it is to force her out once she has an established den and newly born young. Even the best-intentioned efforts at that stage can lead to the death of the mother and/or her youngsters. It just might be worth taking that critter’s-eye look at your house today.
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Workshop on business Dam removal initiative planning and financing finds footing in DC The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty of the Economic Development Association of Skagit
County, a management consultant for over a decade. As part of the workshop, McCafferty will cover business financing, discuss a variety of financing options and will provide a reality check for those considering a new or expanded business venture. He will be available for one-on-one consultation after the workshop. Participants in the workshop will leave with
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the resources and support they need to create a business plan including a realistic financial plan. In addition, McCafferty will cover current federal and Washington state tax incentive programs for small businesses. The workshop will be located at the Orcas Island Library on Rose Street in Eastsound. Advance registration is required. Call 378-2906 to reserve your space, or email info@sanjuansedc.org. The EDC thanks the Orcas Island Library, Islanders Bank, Whidbey Island Bank, San Juan County government, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor and the Port of Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series.
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What started as a petition to be submitted to Washington state congressional representatives will soon find its way to the nation’s capital. Southern Resident Killer Whale Chinook Salmon Initiative, an organization formed recently by San Juan islanders, is petitioning for removal of the lower four Snake River dams. The group wants the dams removed to help recover the beleaguered southern resident orca population that rely heavily on chinook salmon for food. The dams are located in southeast Washington. The population of the southern residents sits at 78 whales, a 30-year low. “The orcas are starving,” said Sharon Grace, organizer of Salmon Initiative. “Breaching the Snake River dams is the most effective means to provide food to the orcas.” The group’s petition for removal of the Snake River dams was launched on the petition platform Change. org in mid-December. As of Jan. 26, it’s been signed by more than 8,500 supporters. The petition has gained momentum quickly, which attracted the attention of two major organizations headed to Washington D.C. to lobby for the same cause. To push for removal of the Snake River dams, the local Salmon Initiative is now working with Save Our Wild Salmon, a coalition of conservation organizations and businesses, and Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company with a focus on conservation. The plight of the orcas, brought to the surface by Salmon Initiative’s petition, will be presented in D.C. by Save Our Wild Salmon and Patagonia alongside other critical information. The southern resident orca population was declared endangered in 2005, and the National Marine Fisheries Service lists lack of food as one of the major threats to orca survival. There were four orca deaths in 2014 including a pregnant female, J-32, and a newborn calf, L-120. According to the Center for Whale Research, upon necropsy of J-32’s carcass, her blubber was observed as
thin and dry of oil, consistent with inadequate diet for an extended period. “Science has confirmed that the orcas rely heavily on Snake and Columbia Rivers’ salmon,” Save Our Wild Salmon Executive Director Joseph Bogaard said. “Salmon numbers have plummeted in the last decade. There’s a lot of reasons to take this seriously, and orcas are one more reason.” Linking orca survival to the troubled salmon populations could be the tipping point needed to initiate the dams’ removal. Treaty obligations to First Nation Tribes in the Columbia River Basin is another main component of why the coalition is pushing for dam removal. According to Boggard, “spill” tactics applied during the salmon migratory season is proof that dam removal would improve salmon stocks. Spill sends water over the dams when the bulk of the fish migrate, mimicking the natural flow of the river. When implemented, more fish survive the migration, he said. The salmon coalition and Patagonia are sending representatives to Washington, D.C. in the last week of January to screen the film “Damnation” and lobby for removal of the Snake River dams. “Damnation” chronicles the removal of the Elwha River dam. The film, which was produced by Patagonia, featured Jim Wadell, a civil engineer retired from the Army Corp of Engineers. Wadell will represent Patagonia in D.C. and present the facts in regard to the lower four Snake River dams no longer being economically viable. Samantha Mace will represent Save Our Wild Salmon and focus on the effects the dams have on salmon. In their testimonies, both will include the perilous condition of the southern residents and present the petition put forth by Salmon Initiative. Mace and Wadell will meet with congress and other federal organizations, including the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Wadell was a project manager for a dam study conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers in Walla
Walla, Wash., in 2000. The study would determine if the lower four snake river dams should be removed for salmon population recovery. It was determined that the dams should be breached in order to recover salmon, but there were gross overestimates for the cost of removal and underestimates in the cost of keeping and maintaining the dams, Wadell said. These factors have prevented the dams from being removed for the last 15 years. “I can’t believe they want to hang on to these dams when it’s costing this much money,” he said. “Save money, save salmon, save orcas. It’s implausible to think the state of Washington would allow these creatures to go extinct.” In the last year-anda-half Wadell has studied the economic effects of the lower four Snake River dams. What he found suggests that the original calculations were off, and the dams are operating at a deficit. He said removing the dams would encourage new enterprises and recreational opportunities, and ultimately benefit the economy by up to $150 million per year. If salmon populations are not recovered and the southern resident orcas meet their demise due to lack of food, negative economic impacts of keeping the dams will trickle up to San Juan County. Grace is excited to have such strong organizations backing the same initiative, and hopeful that meetings in D.C. prove to be beneficial. For now the local Salmon Initiative is posting flyers around town directing people to the petition, and educating the public on the connection between the Snake River dams and orca survival. “Those dams will come down,” she said. “They’re old. They don’t make ecological sense. Whether or not they will come down in time for the orcas is the question.” For more information, visit the Salmon Initiative Facebook page at www. facebook.com/SRKW.CSI or email srkw.salmoninitiative@gmail.com. The petition is at www.tinyurl.com/ mvazpbh.
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Community news briefs Dance class Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, Feb. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. The class will focus on Cha Cha and a review of Salsa. Instruction will begin promptly at 7 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m. The classes are free and no partner is needed. For further information call Bill at 376-8857 or Jean at 3766549. Come out and enjoy yourself while learning to dance.
Author talk Susan Scott, a marine life columnist for the Honolulu Star and author of six books about nature in Hawaii, will be giving a talk on her latest adventure “Sailing to Palmyra: A novice sailor finds meaning in life through crabs, ants and the Magellanic Cloud.” Her presentation, sponsored by Sail Orcas is free to the public on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Emmanuel
Parish Hall. Scott is on a book tour promoting her latest book “Call Me Captain: A Memoir of a Woman at Sea.” In her book she shares the storms and gear failures of offshore sailing, the confusion of midlife changes and shifting marriage roles, and the magnificent world of marine biology.
Teen drug use meeting The third meeting of “Let’s Talk: Reducing Teen Drug Use on Orcas” is happening on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7-9 p.m. at the Eastsound Firehall. Come and add your voice and opinions about what really matters in keeping our kids safer from developing addictions, overdosing and drug and alcohol related accidents. We strive to raise awareness of what teens consider “normal” in drug use here on Orcas Island, to figure out ways to delay first-timeuse of illegal substances in
Orcas kids, and reduce the intensity, frequency, and overall harm in teen drug use. All community voices are welcome to join in defining healthy norms around teen drug and alcohol use here on Orcas and in assisting in a respectful community brainstorm in prevention and harm reduction strategies. Teens are welcome to join the discussion, too – your voices are important.
Men’s Breakfast The Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, Jan. 31, 9 - 11 a.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church. Guest speaker is Dennis Hamel, former vice president of human resources at Alaska Airlines. The topic is Hamel’s life experiences and journey. The cost of the breakfast is by donation and is open to all men of Orcas Island. For more info, call Jeff Johnson at 376-7107.
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OCS b-ball finishes up
The Orcas Chrisian School Saints won 52 to 39 against the Lopez Lobos last week. Cyrus Amour led the team with 25 points, Michael Harris followed with 16, while Ryan Flint, Elliott Clause, Nick Hodges and Cameron Aragon scored to help lock in the win. This past weekend, the Orcas Christian School Saints attended the Walla Walla Friendship tournament for the first time in many years. The mens’ team ended up in fourth place out of 16 teams and the women also ended up in fourth place out of 12 teams.
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Orcas Christian beat the Lopez Lobos last week.
‘Les Contes d’Hoffmann’ to stream The revival of Broadway’s multiple Tony winner Barlett Sher’s exciting and innovative production of Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” (Tales of Hoffman) streams live from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. The magnetic tenor Vittorio Grigolo takes on the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer of the title of Offenbach’s sparkling operatic jewel, in the Met’s wild, kaleidoscopic
production. Soprano Hibla Gerzmava faces the operatic hurdle of singing all three heroines–each an idealized embodiment of some aspect of Hoffmann’s desire. Thomas Hampson portrays the shadowy Four Villains, and Yves Abel conducts the
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Mariachi Huenachi is a nationally award-winning high school band from Wenatchee that has played at Seattle Seahawks and Mariners games and shared the stage with the Grammy Award-winning Los Tigros del Norte. The group returns to Orcas Center on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. during the band’s statewide tour for what promises to be a lively and inspiring show for the whole family. Mariachi Huenachi is the advanced mariachi class at Wenatchee High School, part of the Golden Apple
Award-winning Wenatchee School District’s Mariachi Music Program that was also featured nationally on FOX, ABC Networks, and on CBS Evening News. The high school group has earned a reputation as the best high school mariachi in the state of Washington, performing annually at dozens of events and festivals in and out of state such as Seahawks and Mariners games and more. Meet the performers after the show at a special dessert reception, courtesy of Island Market.
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As I was raking the leaves on my property in Friday Harbor. I became very tired and had an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion. That wasn’t like me, and I became concerned. I immediately thought of my multiple mini strokes in 2011, after which I became a devote Vegan. I then realized my exhaustion might be a possible heart issue, so I called the cardiologist’s office in Mount Vernon requesting an appointment. After I explained my symptoms and reason for the call, the young man on the line calmly told me to hang up and call 911. Before I knew it, the EMT’s were at my door and a helicopter was waiting to medevac me to Skagit Valley Hospital. Dr. Paliwal, Cardiologist, was in the Emergency Department, and he ran a series of tests which determined that I needed to have surgery. They sent me to Providence Hospital in Everett that day. I was introduced to Dr. Joseph Austin, Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon. I had a double bypass with a valve replacement of bovine tissue. I have been at San Juan Rehabilitation center for 3 weeks now, and I am feeling better and gaining my strength every day. I could not have recovered as quickly at home. My progress is the result of the wonderful empathetic staff at San Juan. Specifically Jason, kitchen staff member, who makes sure that all of meals are within the Vegan guidelines. He comes to my room daily to ask me what I would like to eat and he makes it to perfection. The Therapy Staff are a highly competent, compassionate team as are the Care Partners. As a retired college English teacher, I have devoted my time and energy to writing projects. I am excited to go home and begin writing a 30-minute play based on my experience at San Juan Rehabilitation. I hope to see it come to life in an actors’ workshop.
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AKC CHOCOLATE Lab Puppies. 4 males, 4 females. Date of birth 11/13/14. 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. Blacks available also. References with more pics available. $800 limited registration. sassygirlkennels.com dljedi1973@yahoo.com 360-827-2928, 360-304-2088 Reach thousands of readers with one call 1-800-388-2527
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We are cutting beautiful Cedar and Douglas fir trees on our 5 acre property on Orcas (with S.J. County approval and a DNR forest practices permit). Perfect for cutting into lumber for your custom home, gazebo, furniture or special custom project. Will split delivery cost. You can cut into custom lumber with our mobile sawyer. Hurry before it is all gone. Call Alan Gillard, at 360-386-9332 days, evenings or weekends.
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FOR SALE 21-ft Ranger Trawler (1985) 18 hp inboard diesel. Large aft deck with seating. Includes Trailer. Features: stand-up pilot house with cuddy cabin; canvas cover and side panels; depth/fish finder; VHF Radio; FM/CD player with deck speakers, chemical head. Located at Brandt’s Landing, Eastsound. Asking $11,000. Contact Keith at 206-755-9229 or schreiber@sslarchitects.com Automobiles Acura
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The above Court has appointed me as Administrator of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to
GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Wonderful with children. Non shedding males & females. Highly intelligent! Cute!! Parents & grand parents on site. Wormed & shots. Not just a pet, but one of the family! $1,000. Call Chris 360-652-7148.
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RAT TERRIER PUPS $450 (+). Unbelievably cute, loving little babies with plenty of “Ratitude”. We have chocolates, black and tans and brindles and they’re all toys. Tails docked and dewclaws removes and by the time they go home they’ll have had two shots and been wormed several times. Ready for new homes. 360-2739325. Rochester.
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40’ 2003 MONACO DIPLOMAT 3 slides, 24,000 miles, 330 HP diesal engine. Everything works well. Many extras! Ready to roll! Washer / dryer combo, 2 flat screen TV’s, microwave / convection oven and sleepnumber style matress. Very good cond. & and fully self contained. $65,000. FSBO. Call Warren 970-946-3834. Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island.
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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.
HEARING NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT PURPOSE: To review and adopt the San Juan County Noxious Weed List for 2015 and to discuss noxious weed control priorities and weed law enforcement guidelines for 2016. RCW 17.10.090 directs each county weed board to create its own noxious weed list within ninety days of the adoption of the state noxious weed list. This county weed list automatically includes all Class A noxious weeds and all Class B noxious weeds that have been designated in that county for control by the State Weed Board. WHEN: Monday, February 9, 2015 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. WHERE: Community Room, Skagit Valley College, 221 Weber Way, Lower Level, Friday Harbor. The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board has added four new species (or groups) for the 2015 Noxious Weed List, one of which is designated for control: Ravenna grass, Saccharum ravennae, is a Class A noxious weed. Eradication is required. Pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana, is a Class C noxious weed.
Jubata grass, Cortaderia jubata, is a Class C noxious weed. Italian arum, Arum italicum, is a Class C noxious weed. Shiny geranium, Geranium lucidum, is reclassified from a Class A to a Class B noxious weed, designated for control by the WSNWCB everywhere except Clark County. Scientific names of three species will be updated: -Cardaria draba à Lepidium draba -Cardaria pubescens à Lepidium appelianum -Centaurea jacea x nigra à Centaurea x moncktonii Finally, State Weed Board officer terms will increase from one year to two years under WAC 16-750-130(4). In order for this list to become accepted for San Juan County, it must be approved by the County Noxious Weed Control Board based on public input received at this meeting. Current and future operations of the County Noxious Weed Program will also be discussed. Also, the Board is requesting public participation so that we can gather more information about local weed distributions as well as suggestions for the 2016 weed list. For further information, contact the County Noxious Weed Control Program at (360) 376-3499 or by e-mail
at judy@sanjuanweeds.org or jason@sanjuanweeeds.org LEGAL NO. SJ610981 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 28, February 4, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE NORTH LOPEZ SERVICE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed North Lopez Service Franchise Agreement. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 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 Agreement. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Agreement that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Agreement may then be ap-
proved with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Agreement 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 Engineer at 360-370-0500. LEGAL NO. SJ612009 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 28, February 4, 2015.
public hearings and make decisions on permits and appeals of administrative decisions on certain land use matters affecting the unincorporated area of San Juan County. Only proposals which conform to the submittal requirements contained in the information packet will be accepted. An information packet may be obtained from the Office of the San Juan County Manager, 350 Court Street #5 (mail only), 55 Second Street, Suite 203 (office location), Friday Harbor, WA 98250; www.sanjuanco.com (website); or by calling (360) 378-3870. Questions may be directed to Mike Thomas, County Manager at (360) 378-3870. Proposals must be received by the County Manager’s Office by the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. LEGAL NO. SJ610967 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 21, 28, 2015.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) For San Juan County Hearing Examiner The San Juan County Council requests proposals for the services of a qualified Land Use Hearings Examiner for San Juan County. The Hearing Examiner will preside over
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COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number
PSJ00014-0017 PPROV0 -15-0001 PPROV0 -15-0002
Other Existing SEPA SEPA Date of Date Required Description Environmental Threshold Comments Application Complete Permits, If Documents DET End Date known HPA; Orcas Vision Preserve c/o BE; Cultural Nationwide Remove bulkhead; Rosie Donovan, DeForest Resource 261724001, 131 enhance shoreline; 12/12/14 12/18/14 27 ACE; MDNS 2/11/15 th survey; Env. Carousel Rd, Orcas Arch, 106 NW 36 St, Seattle, 401 Water add stairs Checklist WA 98107 qual, DOE Angela Burch 352850012, 99 North th 21818 NE 69 St. Vacation rental 1/16/15 1/16/15 None NA Exempt Star Lane, San Juan Redmond, WA 98053 Travis & Barb Burney 170752028, 71 23495 Bassett Rd. Vacation rental 1/20/15 1/20/15 None NA Exempt Lodge Lane, Orcas Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island
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LAND USE DECISIONS Hearing Examiner Decisions: www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx Planning Commission decisions: http://www.sanjuanco.com/planning/planningcommissionactions.aspx County Council decisions:http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx and http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/resolutions.aspx
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
Permits issued by the Department of Community Development are searchable at https://services.sanjuanco.com/Default.asp. Select “Citizen Services,” then “Permits and Inspections,” then “Permits Inquiry” and enter search parameters To search a date range, use two periods between the date entries, i.e., after “Issue Date,” enter 11/17/2014..11/21/2014 and after “Permit Status,” select “Issued.” This will return a table of permits issued for the date range in question. There is no need to enter a permit type, unless you want to narrow your search. There are also links available on our website. (San Juan County is providing this information as a public service, in recognition that there will be occasional down times due to system updates.)
SUBMITTING COMMENTS AND/OR OBTAINING INFORMATION SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at Community Development. The County has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS.
SEPA Comment and Appeal: Anyone desiring to comment on the SEPA Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947 (135 Rhone St), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The SEPA Determination may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to SJCC 18.80.140 within 21 days of the date of the SEPA Determination.
Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the Community Development, located at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor. Comment on Notices of Application can be submitted in writing to Community Development at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Requests for copies of project decisions or staff reports or requests to provide testimony in a public hearing for a project, may be made by contacting Community Development: (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 dcd@sanjuanco.com
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Key Bank downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing should submit a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for a hearing may be obtained from Community Development seven days prior to the hearing.
NOTICE OF PERMITS: Information regarding all land use and building permits is available on the County’s website. A link is available on the Community Development homepage at: sanjuanco.com/cdp LEGAL NO. SJ1232135 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JANUARY 28, 2015
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Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant • 8am–11am Breakfast Menu, Thurs-Mon • Noon–9pm Lunch/Lounge Menu, Thurs-Sun • 5pm–9pm Dinner Menu & Lounge Menu, Wed-Sun • Noon–9 pm Beer & Brats Happy Hour Specials Sundays
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
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ORCAS LANDING Orcas Hotel / Octavia’s Bistro Dinner 7 nights a week 4-8:30 Happy hour 50% off small plates 4:00-5:00 Orcas Hotel Café Open daily 6am to 5pm www.orcashotel.com, 376-4300
Pizzeria Portofino Dine-In/Take-Out Island Skillet Breakfast everyday 8:30 am–2 pm Open 12 noon Tues–Sat Open 4:00pm Sunday Dinner Fridays 5:30–8 pm Closed Monday Full breakfast menu, beer, wine; 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 325 Prune Alley, 376-3984 376-2085 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
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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
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After 53 years of working, the last 17 with Rocky at Sea Island Sand and Gravel, it's time to say "Woooo Hoooo" Love from, Gail and all the family
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