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Elementary Principal Kathy Page is leaving her position. “For me to say I have enjoyed my time at Orcas Island Elementary School would be a huge understatement,” said Page in a recent letter to the parents of elementary students. Page is saying goodbye to the island to attend graduate school. She looks back at her time here as full of accomplishments. Her “Beat the Bell” program reduced lateness by 40 percent. Other highlights of her time include monthly assembles and spirit days. She credits the staff with improving the school by designing curriculum maps for writing and implementing reading intervention schedules and strategies. “These efforts will go a long way increasing student achievement,” said Page, who was appointed principal of elementary and middle schoolers in 2013. Page has worked in education for more than 25 years, and 13 of those years she spent working in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. She received her bachelor of arts from Central Washington
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Veterans to be honored on Memorial Day For local events, see page three.
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SJ man cleared of dumping tires on shore by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor
A San Juan Island man accused of dumping 66 automobile tires over an embankment and onto the shoreline of a publicly owned nature preserve is off the hook. In a decision handed down March 11, San Juan County Hearings Examiner Phil Olbrechts ruled the county lacked sufficient evidence to tie 34-year-old Richard Morgan Foley to the pile of tires discarded on the waterfront of Deadman Bay a year ago in midMarch and dismissed one of two notices of violation leveled against him. Foley, who filed an appeal to contest allegations of illegal dumping, faced a bill of $4,600
for reimbursement of cleanup costs, a $1,000 fine and possible criminal prosecution if he failed to comply with “corrective actions” as spelled out in the notice. “It’s unfortunate,” county Code Enforcement Officer Christopher Laws said of the outcome of the case. “If you read the decision you get the sense the hearing examiner felt that all indications are Mr. Foley was responsible. But lacking a fingerprint on any of the tires or a witness we had to go with what we had.” Meanwhile, Land Bank Director Lincoln Bormann said the waterfront preserve, a coveted picnic spot and favored by kayakers, weathered the incident without a great deal of damage.
“The main thing was having them there and having to remove all those tires,” he said. “We did worry about them getting into the marine environment or getting wedged into the mud of the tidal area.” The laws of probability and photographs of tires and their make and model, were at the center of the county’s case. Photographs were taken of tires as part of an earlier investigation into a un-permitted salvage and wrecking that Foley reportedly operated at one time at his Roche Harbor Road home, a property, which according to county records, is owned by his mother, a Montana resident.
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It’s brand new. It can carry 144 automobiles. And it’s poised to take not only its place as the newest boat among the ferry system fleet, but to sail as one of the primary ferries in the San Juans as well. Washington State Ferries took possession of the $126 million Samish from boat builder and contractor Portland, Oregonbased Vigor Industrial in early April. Following two months of sea trials and crew training, the Olympic Class ferry will begin service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Sunday, June 14, on the eve of the summer sailing season. “I’m delighted to take delivery of the Samish,” Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith said in a recent press release. “More than 23 million passengers rely on our ferry system every year. Adding another Olympic Class vessel represents the state’s continued commitment to replace older vessels and plan for the future.” Along with more space for taller vehicles, the Samish offers an
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Bite of Orcas to be postponed Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has announced it made the difficult decision to postpone The Bite of Orcas, which has happened over Memorial Day weekend for the past 20 years. “Hopefully we will be able to find another date this sum-
mer that will work when more restaurants will be able to participate,” said Wolf Hollow Executive Director Julie Duke. “Unfortunately that means we will not have the proceeds in spring, when we have so many little mouths (and beaks) to feed.”
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Mayoral candidates make a splash Vying for the position of Honorary Mayor of Eastsound, five local politicians (three canines, one caique parrot and an orca), officially hit the campaign trail Saturday, May 23 during the annual Pet Parade. This year’s candidates include canines Sullie (managed by Hailey Crowe), Bentley (managed by Raymond Harvey and Courtney Ray) and Lewis (managed by Janice Williams and Greg Sawyer.) Rounding out the field is Oliver, a parrot (managed by Jody Fox), and Jpod Southern Resident, Granny (managed by Alex Callen). The animals have loyal support from this year’s sponsors, including The Lower Tavern, Orcas Island Sea Glass, Ray’s Pharmacy,
Orca Granny had been reluctant to enter the race in past years, but she hopes to educate voters on the importance of family, fishing and a healthy Salish Sea. Nest and Deer Harbor Charters. The mayoral race is an annual fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House. Voting is open to both islanders and visitors, who “buy” candidates into office by placing as many votes as they want at area polling locations or online. Each vote benefits the toddler and preschool program of Children’s House. The race concludes July 4th when the new Honorary Mayor is named
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and given a key to the village. Over the last several years, mayoral candidates – including dogs, cats, chickens, sheep, bunnies,and beloved bovine April – helped raise more than $36,000 for the school. The goal is to top $10,000 this
year. Current Mayor Jack (a golden retriever) will not be seeking a second term and has yet to reveal which candidate he’ll back. For additional details visit www.oich.org and follow ChildrensHouse1 on Twitter.
Local Memorial Day events On Monday, May 25, the American Legion Post 93 Color Guard will be paying tribute to past veterans at Woodlawn Cemetery at 11 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Everyone is also invited to attend the Memorial weekend “Freedom is Not Free” exhibit at American Legion, showcasing many photos and mementos shared by veterans and their families. The exhibit will take place at the American Legion Post
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93, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23 - 25, from noon to 4 p.m. For info, call 376-5413. Several veterans and their family members will be present throughout the exhibit to chat about their loved ones and what it was like for them being in the service or being a “military brat.” Learn about life as a Prisoner of War from Chuck Greening whose father was of Doolittle’s Raiders and also a POW during WWII plus interesting facts about
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the resulting POW exposition tour following the war. Greening will be present from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 25 to talk about his dad’s life. Many interesting stories, maps, photos and much more will be shared by veterans who will be present and happy to talk to you.
There will also be participation from the Orcas Island Historical Museum. “So mark your calendar and plan to attend with your whole family as we recognize and honor those past and present who stand for us and proudly signify that ‘freedom is not free,’” say organizers.
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To the Editor:
May is mental health awareness month
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iving with a mental illness can be a deeply private, painful experience. It is difficult to talk about or know how to get help. And for the family members of an ill person, the emotions range from sadness to anger to guilt. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition, and in 2013 President Obama proclaimed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to raise awareness and educate the public. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, “trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy.” Here are some common signs: • Excessive worrying or fear, feeling excessively sad or low • Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning • Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria • Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger • Avoiding friends and social activities, difficulties relating to other people • Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired, changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite, changes in sex drive • Difficulty perceiving reality, inability to perceive changes in one’s own feelings, behavior or personality • Abuse of substances like alcohol or drugs • Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes • An intense fear of weight gain or concern with appearance (mostly in adolescents) For more warning signs, go to http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/ Know-the-Warning-Signs. If you need help or know someone who is struggling, please reach out. Psychologist and suicide survivor Katie Hurley wrote in “There’s Nothing Selfish About Suicide” on Huffington Post that 50 to 75 percent of people who attempt suicide will tell someone about their intention. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. San Juan County provides mental health services through Compass Health. There is 24-hour crisis response as well as individual, family and group therapy services. State funding assures the availability of these services to all regardless of the ability to pay. Compass Health can be reached at 378-2669 and the crisis line is 1-800-584-3578. It’s important to note that mental health problems are not limited to suicide. Those with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addictive behaviors can find solace – but they can’t do it alone.
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Twenty years ago, Project PAL was started by Beth Anderson of OPALCO and a few community volunteers so co-op members could give each other a hand up with electric bills in tough times. This gets done by rounding up the power bills to the next whole dollar amount and donating the difference. The round ups average $6 a year per account. The average PAL grant is $150 for the heating season. Right now there are 3,100 members who round up their bill every month for Project PAL. You know who you are and every penny from your round up contribution goes right to somebody’s bill who applied for help. The 2014-2015 heating season is over and together we helped 220 low income members keep the power on through this last winter, and 116 of those members were seniors or disabled. That is an amazing, uplifting impact on our whole community. As the Project Pal coordinator and an OPALCO Member Services Representative, I want to thank you for rounding up your bill. Thank you for easing the stress of making it through the winter. Thank you for being the funding backbone of Project PAL. If you think you are one of the people who round up but are not sure, please call OPALCO at 376-
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3500 and anyone there would be happy to check, to set up your account for round up or answer any questions about the program. I find it inspiring what we can do together. Madeline Danielson Project PAL Coordinator
‘Across the Universe’ Shakespeare responds to Grace McCune and Jake Perrine who said, “We liken them (The Beatles) to the Shakespeares of pop…” “O for a muse of fire, that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention, a kingdom for a stage, princes to act, and monarchs to behold the swelling scene!” – Shakespeare You have sent the villagers of Eastsound on a shining light of fire to the brightest heaven! Our swelling scene of joy is a sight to behold that will resonate on high to all who look toward the stars of heaven. We thank you Grace, Jake and your amazing cast and crew for your swelling scene! We are now sailing in our yellow submarine “Across the Universe!” Zona Mckenzie Orcas Island
Let’s get money out of politics Are you tired of billionaires and corporations running/ruining our country, buying candidates and political outcomes? The only solution is to get money out of politics by passing a constitutional amendment that says that money is not speech and that corporations are not people. Sixteen states are already on record in support of this constitutional amendment, and you can be part of the effort to make Washington the 17th state. Simply stop by my table at the Farmers’ Market anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. I will provide you with a petition and information to get your friends easily persuaded to sign. If you can’t make it then, call me at 376-4165, or email davidgeri@centurylink.net. We know our system needs to change, and this is a chance for all of us to do something concrete to help create that change. I hope to hear from you. Thanks. David Turnoy Orcas Island
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Obituaries Buyral Earl Madan Buyral Earl Madan was born in Bozeman, Mont., on June 28, 1925 to Carl and Naoma (Tudor) Madan and passed away on May 10, 2015 in Eastsound, Orcas Island, Wash. Buyral was 14 when his family moved to Orcas Island. He graduated from Orcas High School in 1943 and joined the United States Merchant Marines. While in the Merchant Marines, he was diagnosed with severe hearing loss, which eventually led to complete deafness. He never learned sign language but amazed everyone with his ability to read lips.
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Upon his return to Orcas Island in 1945, he married the love of his life, Ellen Marie Bruns. They would have celebrated their 70th anniversary July 14, 2015. Buyral worked as a logger and then as an electrician as a young man, working at Sunnyshore Electric for close family friend Carl Weber. He donated many hours installing the first runway lights at the Eastsound airport, lighting at the original medical clinic in Eastsound, the Community Church and the Sea View Theatre. In the mid-1950s he joined Orcas Power and Light Company, beginning with installing the numbers on poles for 10 cents per number, and eventually becoming superintendent of the Orcas district upon his father-in-law’s (Eber Bruns) retirement. Buyral retired from
OPALCO in 1990. After a back injury was improved by walking, he not only walked, he took up jogging and completed a 26-mile marathon at age 60. He participated in numerous Masters Track and Field events and earned many medals along the way. He was perhaps most proud of earning a medal in the 300-meter hurdles and the triple jump at the National Meet in Chicago in 1991. Over the years, he ran less and walked more, and waved to everyone during his early morning walks on his three-mile loop. One of his greatest joys was watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren enjoying his well-tended yard and orchard. Many islanders will remember his tremendous Christmas lighting display, which he began in
commanders. Ranking as a Staff Sergeant, Eldon stood up in the Signal Corps and was the designer of his Signal Corps unit’s shoulder patch insignia that is still used to this day. He also spent time in several places in Japan, including Hiroshima and Tokyo. Serving from 1950 to 1955, Eldon was “forever proud” to be a Korean War Veteran. After serving in Korea, he was stationed at Camp
Claybanks on the shores of Lake Michigan. While in the service, Eldon had saved enough money for a 1954 Chevy Bel Air. He had his father order it and when he arrived back he drove to Kalamazoo, Mich., to pick up his new car. On weekend leave he was a hired hand on the Gowell Family Farm in Rothbury, Mich., assisting with bailing and packing hay into the barns. There Eldon met and married Valda Pearl Gowell, and they moved out to Bend, Ore., to be with his family. They had two sons, Murray and Michael. In 1966, Eldon moved to Orcas Island, Wash., to work with his father and brother in the construction business. He owned Edelweiss Construction, a construction and building repair business on Orcas until his retirement. Eldon had a passion his whole life for serving the Catholic Church from his
Eldon Dale Neal Eldon Dale Neal, 82, passed away quietly at his home on Orcas Island, Wash., on Friday, May 8, 2015 with family present. He was born Feb. 25, 1933 in Abilene, Kan., the son of Daniel L. Neal and Nellie Louise Neaderhiser. At an early age Eldon and his family moved to Alhambra, Calif., and then to Bend, Ore., where he attended and graduated from Bend High School at the age of 18. While still in high school at age 17, Eldon was accepted to join the Army Reserve and went to Ft. Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., for training. After graduating from high school he signed up for the regular Army and served in Korea as an architect with secret service credentials in design of airfields in Korea for daily reconnaissance information for service
TIRES FROM 1 At that time, he already had been ordered to dispose of an assortment of tires amassed on the property. In the case involving the dumping of tires at Deadman Bay, the county argued the make and model of the tires photographed as part of an earlier investigation at Roche Harbor Road were consistent with those of seven recovered at Deadman Bay. It then argued that, based on an analysis prepared by a Bellingham-based statistics professor, the chance that
RESIGNS FROM 1 University and her master of arts from Whitworth College in Spokane, Wash. Page has worked in various states across the U.S., including Fort Campbell on the border of Kentucky and Tennessee where her husband was stationed with the Army. There she worked as a middle school principal
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the same seven models of tires would appear in both places by coincidence is 51,000 to one. Olbrechts acknowledged that while the probability aspect of the county case proved compelling, it did not show by itself that the mass of tires at Deadman Bay were dumped by Foley. “The statistical report made no direct conclusions of the likelihood that the appellant had dumped tires on the shoreline,” he said. Olbrechts noted the county’s case may have suffered because the professor who produced the prob-
ability report did not attend the hearing in late February, and that its bearing on the evidence had either been misapplied by county staff or would have benefited by further explanation. In a separate notice of violation, although related, Foley was also ordered a year ago to cease and desist the salvage operation at Roche Harbor Road, and to remove a multitude of assorted broken down vehicles, scrap metal, appliances and cast-off mechanical parts scattered around the property. That case remains unresolved.
and a response to intervention coordinator. She initially came to Orcas with the hopes that she could find a community that had traveled back in time to an era she thought had disappeared. “My impression is that this community takes care of each other,” she said in a 2013 interview. “I feel like I have stepped back in time to a better place and time. I
didn’t believe places like this existed anymore.” Now as Page departs she said she takes with her a wealth of “fond memories.” Working with the students every day allowed her to go home every night with a smile on her face. “They are thoughtful, creative and they are going to make a positive impact on our world,” she said.
1950 at their home on Prune Alley in the location where the Long House now stands and continued when they moved to their home on Terrill Beach Road. Buyral was an extremely devoted husband, childhood days as an altar boy in Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Los Angeles, Calif. to assisting up to the time of his death with church duties in the St. Francis Parish where he was a very active member. Eldon was instrumental in building the new St. Francis Church in Eastsound. His hobbies included gardening, woodworking and building miniature scale models of boats and waterfront houses. He especially enjoyed his annual cruise on Holland America Lines with his mother and his morning coffee with friends at the Island Market in Eastsound. Eldon was preceded in death by his father Daniel L. Neal and mother Nellie L. Neaderhiser. Survivors include his sons Murray L. Neal and wife Lisa and grandson Bradley residing in Ariz., and Michael L. Neal and wife Ellen and their sons, Kenneth, Daniel and Jacob and wife Shannon all resid-
father, son, brother, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was kind, strong but gentle, reliable and committed to his family and many friends. He will be greatly missed. Buyral was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings, Melvin (Debby); Helen Mahoney (Paul); Rolley (Phyllis); and Shirley Eagen (Gene). He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, their children Richard (Judi); Sandra Clark; and Barry (Bev), all of Orcas Island, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service is planned for May 31 in their backyard from 1 to 4 p.m. ing in Virginia; brother Dennis L. Neal and wife Patricia; nephew Denis D. Neal Jr. and wife Kateri and their eight children; and his morning coffee buddies all residing in Wash. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Eastsound. Following cremation, a graveside interment will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 28 at Mount Baker Cemetery, Eastsound. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Francis Catholic Church, PO Box 1489, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 noting “Orcas Church” with your contribution. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, Wash. and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Eldon, sign the online guest register at www. evanschapel.com.
Lopez man found dead in jail by JESSIE STENSLAND
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The cause of death for a 25-year-old inmate at the Island County jail may be dehydration, according to Island County Coroner Robert Bishop. Corrections deputies reported finding Keaton Farris deceased in his jail cell at 12:20 a.m., April 8. "At this time, there is nothing to indicate that this could be a homicide or suicide," Bishop said today. Bishop said initial laboratory testing indicates that Farris may have died from dehydration, but that the determination of the cause and manner of death may not be
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completed for another four to six weeks. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown said two corrections deputies are on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into possible department policy violations following the death. Farris was being held on an identify theft charge out of San Juan County and was incarcerated at the Island County jail since March 26, 2015, according to the sheriff. Brown said Farris was by himself in a "safety room" at the jail when he died. Online court records show that Farris was being held in lieu of $10,000 bail and ordered to be evaluated by Western State Hospital for competency to stand trial.
on this vessel, and the nine other ferries we’ve built to serve the people of Washington,” said Vigor’s Bryan Nichols, director of sales. “The Samish represents the very best in stateof-the-art ferry design and has helped strengthen the maritime community by supporting over 500 jobs throughout the Puget
Sound.” The new ferry’s name comes from a tribal word meaning, “giving people.” It is the second of three state-funded, Olympic Class vessels to replace the aging, midcentury-era Evergreen State Class vessels. For more information, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov.
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Fur and Feathers dinner King is manager of the year by TASHI LITCH
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This Wednesday, May 20 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the senior center, Orcas Island 4H Fur and Feathers is hosting another great senior dinner. On the menu, fresh green salad followed by a creamy carrot soup and roast chicken with polenta, mixed vegetables and mushroom gravy for a main course after you finish that, if you can still eat more there is rhubarb dessert and tea and coffee throughout the meal. We have an additional special treat this week, the Orcas Boys Choir will be singing from 5:05 p.m. while you wait for dinner to
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start. All this for only $5 for kids and seniors and $10 for
adults. Come on down and have a great evening.
Orcas district called top school Once again Orcas Island has been recognized as one of the top schools in Washington ranking #15 for the state and #740 in the nation. The award was published in the 2015 Best High Schools rankings. This
is an award that the students, staff (k-12), parents and community should be proud of and once again recognizes the commitment of our entire community to providing a high quality education to our children.
The new Best High Schools rankings, which are available online only, are produced in conjunction with RTI International, a global nonprofit social science research firm.
Jeremy King, who manages both the Orcas Longhouse and Lavender Hollow apartments, was recognized as 2015 manager of the year at the annual Washington Affordable Housing Management Convention, April 28-29 in Tacoma. Commended for his professionalism, proactiveness and attention to residents and ongoing maintenance, he was one of seven managers recognized statewide. King, who works for Ad-West Realty Services, Inc., has been the full-time manager of the 22-unit Lavender Hollow family apartments for seven years, and the 16-unit Orcas Longhouse senior apartments for five years. “Jeremy constantly goes above and beyond what is expected in taking care of the residents, keeping the properties in top-notch condition and maintaining their excellent reputation in the community,” said Warren Westad, owner of Ad-West. When OPAL Community Land Trust bought Lavender Hollow in
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ventional and affordable apartment communities, including USDA-Rural Development, Tax Credit and HUD properties, primarily in Washington state. Incorporated in 1989, OPAL serves 132 rental and ownership Orcas households and continues to accept applications from people who are not able to purchase a house in the traditional market. Fo info, go to www.opalclt.org or call 376-3191.
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Third, fourth graders Viking golf at bi-districts enjoying ukuleles
Thanks to the generosity of the Orcas Island community, all 60-plus students in the third and fourth grades at Orcas Elementary School now have ukuleles to play and enhance their musical skills. Last November Music Teacher Pamela Wright needed 35 more ukuleles. This would ensure that all the students in her combined third and fourth grade music classes would have an instrument to play in class and at home. The Music Advocacy Group offered to help make it happen and the Orcas Island Community Foundation gave them the vehicle (OICF’s online catalog) to let the community know about this need. It was a wonderful joining of
island forces. With OICF donations and additional funding from MAG, the ukuleles were purchased. “Most of my younger students have never played an instrument other than a recorder,” said Pamela Wright, Director of K-4 General Music, 5-6 Choir and 5-12 Strings. “In fact, purchasing an instrument such as a ukulele would be a luxury that many of my students’ families would be hard-pressed to do. So when I placed ukuleles in my students’ hands for the first time, it feels a little like Christmas. You can see it in their faces. Knowing that they are being trusted to take this instrument home and care for it – it’s a feeling of pride and responsibility,
an excitement at being able to accompany themselves singing, and they are motivated to practice.” “By playing ukulele, students enhance ear training and learn about chords,” added Wright, “and they gain experience playing as an ensemble. The skills they gain make them stronger musicians as they go into fifth grade strings, choir or band classes.” The Orcas Island community will have the opportunity to hear the new young uke players at the Kindergarten through fourth Grade Music Concert on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Gym. The concert is free and open to the public. The Music Advocacy Group of Orcas Island is dedicated to building a “shining star” school music program, to providing students with a lifelong means of personal expression and music appreciation, and to creating a point of pride for Orcas Island and the school district. “We firmly believe that SCHOOL MUSIC MATTERS on Orcas Island,” say organizers. Donations to MAG may be sent to MAG, P.O. Box 1171, Eastsound, WA 98245.
On May 14, six golfers went to the Bi-District Qualification Tournament at the Gallery in Oak Harbor. The course offers challenges Orcas players do not always get to golf. Distance, sand traps, and water hazards are spread throughout the course keeping the gofers on their toes. The weather and course were both excellent. But through it all, senior Mara Nutt and freshman Lexi Pence qualified to play in districts for Thursday, May 21. Nutt placed second and Lexi took 12th place honors. Serei O'Toole, Luke Bronn, Liam Gretskey-Watson, and Quinn Kissel all gave it their best but did not finish in the top 15 for the men's division. If the girls qualify at league, they will continue on to state finals in Richland, Wash.
Watch for tree trimming OPALCO maintains the clearance between trees and shrubs and our power lines on a regular schedule. It’s that time of year again. Professional tree trimming crews will be making their rounds beginning the week of May 18. Look for the crews along the roads. Week of May 18: San Juan Island – Cattle Point and Pear Point areas. Week of May 28: Orcas Island – from the Orcas Substation to the Eastsound substation, Montgomery Lane and Crow Valley areas. Week of June 3: S h a w Island – All overhead lines. Week of June 8: L o p e z Island – Schoolhouse Road and Airport areas. The scope of work is limited to the established right-of-way boundaries to protect the trees from power lines and protect the system from interruptions of power. If hazardous trees are identified, the land owner will be notified and an arborist will be contract-
ed to remove them with permission. Learn more at www. opalco.com/power-information/vegetation-treetrimming/. Clearance is important throughout the system. Members can help by leaving room for the crew to work safely on the devices
in the field and properties. Keep landscaping, shrubs and structures at least 10 feet away from the front side of electrical devices and at least three away from the other sides. OPALCO crews must be able to safely access field devices (those green boxes in particular) at all times.
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OICF dispenses $183,000 Fun for all at new studio Every year the Orcas High School senior class is given the opportunity to dispense $5,000 to island nonprofits through the Orcas Island Community Foundation's annual grant cycle. This time around the class decided to donate the entire amount to one recipient: OPAL Community Land Trust. They requested that the money be spent on multifamily housing that OPAL is planning. OICF announced its full list of grant recipients at its awards ceremony on May 18. The total distributed in 2015 was $183,880 with more than $135,000 contributed by Partners in Philanthropy. A total of 122 community members participated as Partners in Philanthropy. Individual contributions ranged from $10 to $48,000.
Grant recipients Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services: $30,000 for prevention education programs and operations. Orcas Island School District Primary Intervention Program: $5,000 to introduce skills to promote academic and social success. OPAL Community Land Trust: $10,000 to complete a business plan for a nonprofit community loan fund. Orcas Family Connections: $25,000 to strengthen the safety net to support the Orcas community. OISD: $25,000 for a mental health counselor to promote student success and well-
being. San Juan County Health Department: $1,500 for “Market Bucks” program: promote healthy habits. Farm to Cafeteria/Orcas Island Education Foundation: $2,500 to help raise the hours of the school garden keeper. Orcas Island Food Bank: $11,520 for weekend packs for kids year-round. Orcas Community Participatory Agriculture: $2,500 to empower islanders to be creators of the food that nourishes them. Hearts and Hands/Senior Services Council of San Juan County: $4,500 to help seniors by coordinating volunteer services. Orcas Senior Center: $6,160 to expand senior lunch and home delivered meals program. Art for Orcas Kids/OIEF: $5,120 to bring art instruction to Orcas Elementary and Middle Schools. Orcas Center: $3,070 to support subsidized ticket program. Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival: $960 for the OICMF summer tune-up. Booster Club of Orcas Island: $8,032 to implement positive coaching curriculum within youth sports. Funhouse Commons: $2,025 to expand and enhance the 2015 summer Ninja Camp Program. Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps/Madrona Institute: $6,000 for the 2015 Orcas Island Youth Conservation
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The room is filled with canvases of bright colors, swirled with glitter and images of animals, oceans and land. The pieces display orcas whales beside whimsical prints, crocodiles in beach chairs and shadowy cats against a wash of orange and green. “It’s silly and it’s fun,” said Gail Anderson-Toombs, a local artist who recently opened a studio called Fabulously Fun Art. She will be holding an Open House on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at her studio located in the Eastsound Square above the Pilates studio. There will be door prizes and a chance to see her art. Anderson-Toombs works in acrylic, pen and ink and colored pencils. She sells original and print work as well as canvas bags, greeting cards and T-shirts. “It’s a dream come true,” said Anderson-Toombs about opening her own studio, which will be officially
open to the public starting May 29. A n d e r s o n - To o m b s comes from a family of artists. Her grandfather was a sign maker, and she still has the book he used to create those works of arts. But unlike the practice of making signs her art is nestled in the realm of magic. “I’m not drawn to realism,” she said. “My art is my own perception of the world.”
The artist hopes that the studio will not only be a place to display her work but a space for friends and visitors to come and visit. There are already a few local kids that come by and draw with AndersonToombs. “I want people to come here and be inspired,” she said. She adds that dogs are welcome in her studio and will be given treats.
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“They really helped me with my craft, and I am so grateful to them,” Grief isn’t your standard topic for a Randolph said. All of Randolph’s shows are semione-woman comedy show. But Ann Randolph pulls it off with wit, grace autobiographical. She is currently working on an exploration of the and a lot of heart. “It’s a hilarious and outrageous ride cultural differences in America. After her years of touring, about love and loss,” said Randolph, who is performing “Loveland” at Randolph discovered that audiences Orcas Center. “It’s deeply moving but members wanted to share their own stories of loss. So following each peraudiences will also laugh.” Randolph, pictured at right, is an formance, Randolph leads an interactive writing workshop and paraward-winning playticipants are invited wright and performer to read their work who plays 12 charac‘Loveland’ is aloud. ters in “Loveland.” The inappropriate “It’s extraordishow will be presented narily beautiful,” on the main stage on in all the right she said. Friday, May 29 at 8 ways. Its zaniest After her perforp.m. Tickets are $20 mance on Friday, in advance or $25 at moments always Randolph will host the door. seem to bend a two-day work“Loveland” follows in Orcas Frannie Potts – an out inexorably toward shop Center’s Madrona of control, sexually heart-wrenching Room from 9:30 charged misfit overa.m. to 6 p.m. each whelmed by grief – on epiphany. day entitled “Write a cross-country flight. — Celia Wren, Washington Post Your Life for the The show debuted in Page and the Stage.” 2009 in San Francisco “This is an inviand played for two tation for you to discover your own years. Since then, Randolph has been touring the United States The unique and powerful story and the show won the San Francisco Weekly profound transformation that occurs Award for “Best Solo Show” and gar- when speaking it out loud,” reads nered the San Francisco Bay Critic’s the workshop description. “You’ll Award for “Best Original Script.” It learn to trust your creative impulses, also played in Los Angeles and won embracing all of who you are. By the L.A. Weekly Award for “Best Solo becoming the author of your own life and learning how to tell your own Show.” Randolph, who lives in Los story, you will not only learn to craft Angeles, worked with the late Ann your experience into a compelling Bancroft and Mel Brooks for her narrative but you will also unleash a sense of purpose in your own life you production “Squeeze Box.” Editor/Publisher
CALENDAR WEDS., MAY 20 FERN TALK: By Judith Jones and
the Orcas Garden Club, 10 a.m., Madrona Room, Orcas Center.
THURS., MAY 21
Island Community Church, 6 to 7:20 p.m., Pioneer Clubs serves kids ages four through seventh grade. Clubbers will participate in skill-building activities, Bible stories, memory verses, crafts, games and other fun activities.
SUN., MAY 31 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8 a.m. to noon,
GEOLOGY OF THE SAN JUANS: 6 to 7 p.m., Orcas Senior Center. Professor Ned Brown will give an overview talk on the geology of the San Juan Islands.
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6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.
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never thought possible.” Randolph says she creates a “supportive, fun and dynamic space” in which to create. All levels are welcome. “You don’t have to be a writer – it’s about expressing your truth,” she said. “We are all incredibly creative, and it’s about taking the time to express that part of yourself.”’ Topics include: • Writing exercises to stimulate memory • Learning to structure the narra-
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 6:30 p.m., for men, 7 to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Church. KIWANIS CLUB: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.
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tive in a compelling way • Discovering ways to create spontaneously • Overcoming performance anxiety • Tools to release yourself from the inner critic • Transforming your ideas/stories into performance Tickets for the workshop are at w w w. brow np ap e r t i cke t s . c om / event/1412565.
AA: 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, 7 to 8 p.m., Episcopal Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.
THURS. – ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m., library. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse. AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.
FRI. – ONGOING AA: Noon, Community Church. AA: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 7 to 9 p.m., Orcas Island Senior Center. Celebrate Recovery is a faithbased recovery program for healing life’s hurts, habits and hangups with weekly Friday evening meetings.
SAT. – ONGOING AA: 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. Potluck last Saturday of the month.
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OICF FROM 8 Corps. Orcas Island Rowing Association: $3,120 for a rescue launch: 24-foot twin hull launch, trailer and rescue equipment. Sail Orcas – A Sailing
Education Foundation: $2,300 to upgrade/replace sailing equipment for our youngest sailors. KWIAHT: $2,485 to help kids discover the world with quality school microscopes and $1,600 to protect native pollinators for food security and flowers.
Junior Sailing starts June 22nd For 22 years Orcas youth ages 8-15 have been introduced to the sport of sailing through this popular program. Sail Orcas is happy to present this summer program with focuses on sailing skills in a safe, fun environment. With a variety of boats including Vanguard Prams, FJs, Lasers, Optis, and Bics, the program can accommodate beginners and experienced sailors wanting to expand their skills. We offer the perfect venue on the protected waters of Westsound on Orcas Island. Tuition this year will be $110 but early enrollers up to May 31 will get a discounted tuition of $95.
San Juan Nature Institute: $1,600 for watersheds grades kindergarten through sixth. San Juan Nature Institute: $1,800 for intertidal life and diver for a day for sixth grade. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue: $2,393 for bicycle helmets and smoke detectors for Island residents and visitors. Islands' Oil Spill Association: $2,450 for spill response equipment drill and wildlife rescue
CHURCH SERVICES on Orcas Island & in the San Juans
OPALCO member feedback is online
OPALCO is listening. Of the 337 people who attended OPALCO’s 78th Annual Meeting, 54 members submitted questions and comments for staff to respond to. Member comments, questions and answers have been posted online in the “Recently Asked Questions” found at www.opalco. com/members/recently-asked-questions-2015/. All but four of those members have been contacted personally with a response (four did not give contact information). At the meeting, all were invited to give OPALCO feedback on how it is doing by posting comments on a “Did Well, Do Better” chart on the ferry. That member feedback is also posted online at “Find Documents/Governance & Finance/Annual Meeting Materials.”
“Aging as a Spiritual Journey: Challenges, Blessings, and Possibilities” will be held at the Emmanuel Parish Hall on May 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. There is a suggested offering of $15. For more information call the church at 376-2352. Using presentation and interactive processes, presenters Linda Ricketts and Robert Ferré will explore ways to embrace the third stage of life. “Some try to resist aging, seeing it only as a time of
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physical diminishment, social isolation and limitation,” say Ricketts and Ferré. “There is, however, a different, more life-giving paradigm for aging which focuses on gratitude, reflection, creativity, deepening relationship and service to others. Ideally, all phases of life are lived fully, especially our later years when we benefit from acquired wisdom and life experience. While some doors are indeed closed as we age, many others are opened.”
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training. Orcas Island Historical Society: $700 for installation of security cameras and new wireless security system. Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehab Center: $1,470 for education displays and volunteer outreach. Orc as Medic al Foundation: $9,000 to promote early childhood literacy. Orcas Montessori School: $1,050 for outdoor education upgrade.
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Weed alert: spurge laurel by KATE YTURRI, JUDY WINER AND GWEN STAMM WSU Master Gardeners
Invasive Plant Species/Noxious Weed Alert! Look for spurge laurel on your property and in the community. It is a shade tolerant shrub, typically two to four feet tall, with shiny smooth evergreen leaves that are lighter in color underneath and are alternately arranged in dense spirals near the ends of the branches. The light greenish yellow flowers are clustered at the base of the leaves and bloom between March and May. Fruits are little oval black berries with one seed and are poisonous. Spurge laurel has been spotted on all the main islands as well as many of the smaller ones, in forest understories and at private residences. The black berries and sap are toxic to humans, livestock, dogs and cats. The plant is native to Europe and North Africa and is rapidly naturalizing throughout San Juan County, shading out natives and sup-
pressing forest regeneration. It is considered a serious threat to Garry oak woodlands and dry madrone/Douglas fir forests in the San Juan Islands and coastal British Columbia. The plant reproduces through seeds, often spread by birds and rodents and through production of root sprouts. Spurge laurel may be confused with English or Portugal laurel, pieris, azaleas, or immature rhododendrons but may be distinguished by the densely whorled flowers cluster near the top of the stem. Hand pulling small plants is effective. Wear gloves and protective gear when handling spurge laurel due to the toxins in the sap, stem, leaves and fruits. Larger shrubs can be pulled with a weed wench, treated with a selective herbicide or cut below the soil line. Herbicide applied to the cut stump prevents re-sprouting. Spurge laurel is a Class B Noxious Weed and is designated for control in the county.
Big weekend at Orcas Island School Garden by COLLEEN STEWART School Garden Keeper
Thank you, Americorps Volunteers. On a sunny Saturday, a team of six National Civilian Community Corps Americorps volunteers from around the country worked in our school garden assembling pallet platforms for mural painting, fixing gates with spring closures, securing the compost and worm bin doors with chain, moving a massive dirt pile, installing our sink for washing veggies, making ramps for handicap accessible garden pathways, fixing garden artwork and braving wasps nests to organize our tool shed. Their work ethic, posi-
tivity, humor and initiative made for an ultra lovely and productive afternoon. Two years in the making, our garden gate received its crowning touch: two metal arches with dangling leaves that students have been forging over the past two years with local blacksmith Jorgen Harle. We are so thankful for his guidance and artistry. Also, a big thank you to seventh grade student Ewan who heated, hammered and installed at each of the past four wrap-up sessions. Come check out our grand new entrance! Last week, in the garden, we planted a potato patch full of yellow, purple and red potatoes. We distrib-
Special filing period for county elections Due to a void in candidacy for open elected positions after the regular filing week, there will be a special three-day filing period from May 20 at 8 a.m. to May 22 at 4:30 p.m. Candidates can only file for the offices listed below. • Orcas Island Park and Recreation District Commissioner 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 • San Juan Cemetery District #3 (Orcas) Commissioner 2 and 3 • Cape San Juan Water District Commissioner 3
• Cattle Point Water District Commissioner 2 Persons interested in filing as a candidate need to complete a Declaration of Candidacy found at www. sanjuanco.com/elections, or available in person at the elections office. The forms can be mailed or emailed to San Juan County Elections, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, or taken to the Elections office at 55 Second Street, Suite A, Friday Harbor. Declarations must be received by Friday, May 22.
uted wood chips around our garden pathways. We gleaned unwanted pallets, wire spools and rocks from the construction site to repurpose for our garden. The strawberries, kale, broccoli, nasturtium, spinach, carrots, beets and let-
tuce already planted this year are thriving, and peas are hanging in there. The kids have also been prepping beds in the old garden and lining them with rocks. We've been observing how big the fava bean forest is getting, and
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how verdant and full our magic maple tree is these spring days. Three dead robin babies were found last week, and the kids buried them with song and procession, making them graves scattered in flowers.
Just a few months ago the tone was more celebratory, as the old fence was taken down around the original small garden and the kids held a wedding of the two gardens. The garden continues to give the kids lessons on life, and death as well. Artist extraordinaire Brook Meinhardt, has been working with our sixth grade students to create a mural in our garden from individual sketches the kids drew. Images represent a memories from their time in F2C, and include quite a wonky array of bees, bugs, vegetables, an ice cream cone and a hand missing a finger. The mural will be painted over the next few weeks, so be sure to check in on the process.
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Orcas Off-Leash Area will be having their annual Bake Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, May 23. They’ll be between the Orcas Historical Museum at 123 North Beach Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lots of tasty goodies, OOLA relies on donations to maintain this wellused community resource. These funds are used to offset the expense of insurance premiums, grass mowing, weekly trash pick-ups,
wood chips and, of course, Mutt Mitts. Thanks to community support, these necessary costs are covered, and the Orcas Off-Leash Area remains available as a fun place to take your fourlegged friends. For more information or to donate a baked good, contact Katie at orcasoffleash@ gmail.com.
High School senior to perform concert On May 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grange, there will be Mikaela Hansen’s senior project benefit concert called “Honoring Our Mentors” for helping improve the learnings of students here on Orcas. It will be showcasing the talReach
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BEAUTIFUL MUSIC! DUSTY STRINGS HARP FOR SALE; 36 wire. Made from Bibinga Wood. Asking $4980 (retails $6395). Case available, asking $300 (retails $450). Eastsound. Call Cathy 760473-7447.
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MULTI FAMILY PURGE! Huge sale Saturday, and Sunday, May 23rd & 24th, 9-2pm, Navaho rugs, furniture, tools, antiques, art, books, household items and much more. 486 Wildwood Road (off Swan Road). You name it, we have it!
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2007 GMC SIERRA 2500HD. Regular cab, 8’ bed. 44,500 original one owner miles. No accidents. Mint condition! Looks new. Color matching Tonnue cover. New Michelin tires & Bilstein shocks. All new synthetic fluids. Aluminum deep transmission pan & rear differential cover. Heavy duty rear sway bar. Trailer brake controller. Running board steps. CC, AC, tilt, power door locks & Positraction. $14,000. Call Gary 360-682-5271 or 360-632-1937. Oak Harbor.
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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 APPLICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (Planning Commission – PC; Hearing Examiner – HEX; County Council Hearing Room - CCHR)
Tax Parcel Number, Applicant/Agent Name Other Required Existing SEPA SEPA Project Date of Date Hearing Hearing Hearing Project Location, and Address Permits, If Environmental Threshold Comments Comments Application Complete Body Place Date and Island known Documents DET End Date End Date 353032010, PCUP00Christine Bush, 3695 Bailer Hill Rd. Key Vacation rental 3695 Bailer Hill Rd. 3/27/15 5/11/15 Exempt 6/10/15 HEX 6/18/15 15-0005 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Bank San Juan Env. Dane Armstrong, c/o Permit 351314001, Private Key HPA; USACE PSJ000Checklist; MDNS 6/3/15 6/18/15 HEX 6/18/15 95 Laurel Point Ln, Resources, Teri Williams, PO Box 12/29/14 4/14/15 desalination Bank Sec. 10 15-0018 Biol. Eval. 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245 San Juan system 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.) 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 10:30 a.m., in the Key Bank, Downstairs, Garden Rroom, 95 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. In the County Council Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. 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. SJ1324226 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, MAY 20, 2015 Permit Number
Description
LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Orcas Island School District No. 137, San Juan County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District scheduled for May 28, 2015, starting at 5:30 p.m., Pacific Time, or as soon thereafter as possible at 557 School Road, Eastsound, Washington, in the school library, for the purpose of
hearing comments from the public on the proposed issuance by the District of non-voted debt, in an amount not to exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000). The proposed debt is to be incurred as an advance against the future proceeds of the District’s existing Capital Projects Fund levy and will be payable over a term of six years, concurrent with that levy, with the final payment to occur on December 1, 2020. The proceeds will
be used to pay costs of capital improvements to educational facilities of the District pursuant to RCW 28A.530.010(4), and, more specifically, as described in the information submitted to the voters prior to their approval of the existing Capital Projects Fund levy. The debt will be payable solely from money from the District’s Capital Projects Fund, generated by said levy and/or from other money legally available therefore,
within the constitutional and statutory limitations provided by law without a vote of the electors of the District. Any person may appear and be heard on the issue of the issuance of this debt. Comments will be heard from all interested parties attending the hearing. Written comments prior to the hearing may be directed to Keith Whitaker, Business Manager, Orcas Island School District No. 137, San Juan County, Washington, 557
School Road, Eastsound, Washington, 98245. /s/Eric Webb, Superintendent Orcas Island School District No. 137 LEGAL NO. S632076 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. May 13, 20, 2015.
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PET OF THE WEEK EASTSOUND The Barnacle Fri, Sat 5–2 am Nightly Cocktail Specials 249 Prune Alley Enzo’s Caffé Open 8–4 daily Creperie open Sat & Sun from 9–3 pm N. Beach Rd, 376-3732 Island Skillet Breakfast everyday 8 am–2 pm Full breakfast menu, beer, wine; 325 Prune Alley, 376-3984 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
Mijitas Mexican Kitchen Open Tues–Sat 4 pm Happy hour 4–5:30 pm 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) 376-6722 The Loft at Madrona Dinner Fri & Sat nights at 5 pm Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm Main St, Eastsound 376-7173 The Madrona Bar & Grill Sunday -Thursday 11:30–8:30 Friday & Saturday 11:30–9:00 Happy Hour in the bar; Mon - Fri 3-6pm & ALL DAY SUNDAY 310 Main St , 376-7171 Pizzeria Portofino Dine-In/Take-Out Open 12 noon Tues–Sat Open 4:00pm Sunday Closed Monday 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 376-2085
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White Horse Pub Open from 11:30 to midnight 7 days a week Serving food until 10 pm Happy hour M-F 3 to 6 pm 246 Main St, 376-PUBS
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Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant Breakfast 8 am - 11 am Daily Lunch/Bar Menu Noon- 9 pm Daily (until 10 pm on Fri & Sat) Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Daily (until 10 pm on Fri & Sat)
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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
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Hi all, I’m in the market for a foster home, too, as are Ginger, Benny and Scarlett. Remember, the Shelter pays for food and litter. I love human company, but am a “special needs” kitty, and get less attention here at the Orcas Animal Shelter. Call and ask about me, Mac at 376-6777. Or come visit any day from 2 to 5 p.m.. All the other cats are on www.orcaspets.org.
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