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Saying goodbye Orcas High School teacher charged with sexual misconduct to a legend by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
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Howard and Helen Schonberger at their wedding in 2002. by CALI BAGBY Journal editor
Howard Schonberger was a member of the greatest generation, a World War II veteran who would become a newspaper man in every sense of the word. He liked to called himself a “newsie” even into his 90s. Howard was a man who could recall the golden moments of the past, but he was also a forward thinker - a man ahead of his time. He fought for equal rights, inspired to make changes after seeing discrimination to black students as a kid in Omaha. Even though he never stopped loving his typewriter, he advocated for technology in the pursuit of knowledge, was a huge supporter of community events and served on many service groups - all done with a smile on his face and a skip in his step. No one who knew Howard could recall a time when he was in poor spirits. Once after his grandchild commented, “Howard always in a good mood one,” Howard replied, “I’m not always in a good mood, and if I’m not, I’m quiet about it.” Howard passed away on Friday, Oct. 23 at the age of 94. He was born March 9, 1921. A career in news was in the making early in Howard’s life as he started a paper route as
After an investigation by the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office and an outside investigator retained by the Orcas Island School District, science teacher Dr. Gerald Grellet-Tinner, 59, has been charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree, which is a felony. The alleged sexual encounters occurred in early October with one of his students who attends Orcas Island High School. Grellet-Tinner’s bail was posted at $100,000. He posted the money himself and was released. Sheriff Ron Krebs explained that although the student was 18 years old, the two had a teacherstudent relationship.
“If the student was under 18, the charge would have been rape of a child,” he said. According to San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord, the state legislature changed the age of a minor if that person is a student of a teacher to age 21 – not age 18. “When there is a student-teacher relationship, there is a special obligation that falls upon a teacher of trust and confidence,” said Gaylord. “This is not the first time this has happened in San Juan County.” Arraignment will occur on Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at which time GrelletTinner will enter a plea. He is being represented by Lawrence Delay of Friday Harbor. If he doesn’t plead guilty and takes a plea offer, a trial will take place
Restructuring at the Orcas Senior Center Senior Talent Show is also on the way by MEREDITH M. GRIFFITH Sounder contributor Contributed photo
Howard at Central High School in Chicago in 1938.
a boy. After high school he attended the journalism school at Northwestern University. Halfway through obtaining his degree he was drafted into the Army and soon applied to become an officer. Howard spent four years in service during WWII dubbing himself an infantry shavetail, meaning an officer who is not very experienced. After being promised to get out of the regular Army a day early, Howard joined the reserves, which would eventually lead him to two years
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Change is afoot at the Orcas Senior Center this fall, with restructuring and increased staffing for senior services countywide. “It’s a real increase in resources right here on Orcas, so I think that’s a huge step up,” said Jami Mitchell, who has been promoted from Senior Center Manager to Senior Services Specialist for Orcas. Mitchell, who will work 40 hours per week, said her county-supported position is in addition to another new Orcas-based, countysupported position of Aging and Family Case-Coordinator, at 32 hours per week. These two new jobs will replace what was just 35 hours per week supplied by the Senior Services Coordinator position supported by San Juan County. Orcas islander Larry Hughes will serve as the coordinator, with a focus on helping seniors and families cope with life changes and challenges. Hughes and his wife moved here from Brooklyn, New York two years ago. He has a Master’s degree in Social Work and more than 15 years experience in social services. Hughes will share responsibilities with Wendy Stephens, who was promoted in July from Senior Services Coordinator on San Juan Island to Senior Services Manager, countywide. “On becoming Manager, I saw this as a chance to move forward with a more progressive model that better serves San Juan County,” explained Stephens in the October issue of the Orcas Senior Signal. “This new
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within 90 days. According to the victim’s statement in the certification for probable cause, Grellet-Tinner requested assistance from her to grade class papers. He allegedly told her, “meeting at a public place such as a coffee shop … might draw suspicion” and that it also might “potentially hurt his court case (currently in a custody battle with his wife) because he wasn’t supposed to be seen with a woman in public.” She also said he told her what was happening between them was “chemistry.” The student said she agreed to meet Grellet-Tinner at his home. The student told police that during her first visit to his house, she was not comfortable with Grellet-Tinner’s request that she join him in his hot tub. The following day, on Oct. 4, after spending time at a family barbecue and then kayaking together, the two allegedly returned to Grellet-Tinner’s home. The student said in her statement that she liked the way he spoke and looked at her.
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TEACHER FROM 1 After getting into the hot tub and kissing, the victim says Grellet-Tinner told her “this is dangerous” and “you’re a student.” After the first alleged sexual encoun-
ter in the hot tub, the student told him that she was “scared and nervous.” According to the student, she and Grellet-Tinner had sex again on Oct. 6. After she told another teacher about the alleged sexual encounters, School Superintendent Eric Webb
was notified. According to Webb, the district took immediate action as soon as the allegations were made by placing the teacher on administrative leave, notifying the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department and obtaining an investigator. A
The Mighty Candlefish By: TOM WELCH
For the Orcas Island Historical Museum
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rcas Islanders today best know the Candlefish as an attractive Bait fish for salmon, and we see them occasionally in West Sound or near Deer Harbor as they school in the nearshore shallows. Small (5-6 inches long), narrow, silver-colored fish that spawn only in glacier-fed rivers, the Candlefish has a long, rich history closely intertwined with the lives of the First Peoples on Orcas Island. An edible fish extremely rich in oil, the Candlefish, historically, known as Eulachon (Yew-luck-on), and scientifically known as Thaleichthys Pacificus, are the famously storied “grease fish” of native legend. First Nations people, including the Northern Straits Salish tribes of the Lummi, Semiahmoo, Saanich, Samish, Swinomish and Songhee peoples living in and around the San Juan Islands, traditionally used the Candlefish to make “fish grease”, a coveted delicacy and valuable trade item. Eulachon oil, or ‘grease’, was a major component of many native trade networks: the early trading trails on the Skeena, Nass, Fraser and other northern rivers were called ‘grease trails’, indicative of the high value the native tribes placed on this valuable trade resource. Local tribes used the oil of the Eulachon (known as the “Hooligan” on Vancouver Island) in their diet and as valued gifts in the potlatches held with neighboring groups. Some information points to the central part the Candlefish, or Eulachon, played linguistically in the origins of the word “Oregon”: supposedly, the native traders of the ‘fish grease’ told the inland
into custody,” Krebs said. This is Grellet-Tinner’s first year as a teacher for Orcas School. “The district has hired a substitute teacher with a strong background in the
sciences who will be working closely with High School Principal Kyle Freeman to provide the best learning experience for our science students,” wrote Webb in a press release.
EDC business planning and financing workshop The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Orcas Island Library. Advance registration is required at 3782906 or info@sanjuansedc.org. 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 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 San Juan County Economic Development Council’s Business Education Series was created by the EDC in response to concerns from local business owners and overall increased demand from new businesses.
New photography show tribes the valuable oil came from the Eulachon, which the inland group was unable to pronounce correctly. Not accustomed to using the “L” sound in their speech, these natives relayed the name as “Eura-chon” in their dialogue with the first French-Canadian voyageurs who came to trade with them. These men, in turn, carried back to the eastern white settlements tales of the fabulous wealth coming from the “()0-ra-chon” (Oregon?) country to the west. Whether the linguistic parent of Oregon or not, the Eulachon is an important part of the history of Orcas Island, not least because of a valuable attribute this fish possessed that the early settlers knew very well: nicely dried, with a wick in its mouth and standing at attention, the Candlefish provided excellent light for a small cabin on a dark and lonely island.
Photo Caption Eulachon (Candlefish), Thaleichthys pacificus as drawn by Capt. Meriwether Lewis
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A show of large dramatic prints by Orcas Island art photographer Martin Taylor will be presented in the Orcas Center Lobby during November. The show opens with a reception Friday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m. The show will run through Dec. 2. During the same period there will be an “On & Off The Wall” open art show in the Madrona Room. Taylor has been crafting images primarily of Orcas Island, its animals and its residents since 2006. Some his images use innovative software techniques to modify the images and in a few cases the images originate solely as personal digital inventions. Martin is shifting his perspective and moving on to a new body of work. This show is a retrospective look at his work over the past decade. All the prints are on archival quality natural cotton based print media using archival pigment inks and protected from UV degradation. Some are large canvases and some are large framed
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prints. All of the prints will be available for silent auction bidding.
Contact martin@ EdnaGallery.com for more information or 298-2086.
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San Juan County Sheriff’s Log The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls. Oct. 21 • A Lopez Island woman reported a bicycle abandoned in a roadside ditch on Lopez. A deputy picked up the bicycle, and it was taken to the station for safekeeping. The owner is unknown. • A Friday Harbor resident reported several medications had been stolen from his mailbox. The tracking number showed the medication had been delivered on Oct. 9 to his mailbox. • A Lopez Island woman reported that someone had entered her residence. Items were disturbed, but nothing obvious had been stolen. • A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a burglary on Guard St. This incident is under investigation. • A Lopez Island deputy responded to a trouble unknown call. It was subsequently determined that a married couple at the home had been verbally arguing. There was no evidence of an assault. One of the involved persons agreed to depart for the night. Both agreed to seek marital counseling. Oct. 22 • A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a possible vehicle prowl at the Lopez Ferry Terminal. An investigation showed the suspect was retrieving items left by a family member in his car. • A deputy responded to a hit and run property damage collision in the Town of Friday Harbor. The collision occurred during the night or early hours of the morning. The vehicle and driver were not on scene. The collision damaged two utility boxes. • An Orcas Island man reported a verbal dispute with his 18-year-old grandson who was refusing to follow the household rules. A deputy responded and was able to settle the incident upon contact. • A Lopez deputy responded to a possible burglary in progress complaint. There was no evidence of a burglary and the cause of the noise heard by the reporting person was undetermined. Oct. 23 • A citizen reported unknown person/s scratched the front of
their vehicle while it was parked on Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at approximately $1,500. • A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a possible burglary. A wallet was taken, but nothing else. • Deputies in Friday Harbor received a report of a single vehicle collision on Roche Harbor Road at Sutton Road. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving under the influence. • A Lopez Island deputy responded to a potential DUI. It was subsequently determined that the suspect, who was being treated by EMS for an injury, was safely parked in his driveway. There was no credible evidence indicating he had committed a crime. Oct. 24 • A deputy was dispatched to the San Juan area in reference to a noise complaint. The reporting deputy arrived in the area and located a loud party. The reporting deputy made contact and the noise was stopped. • A Lopez Island deputy received found property belonging to a Lopez resident. • A deputy issued a traffic infraction to a female driver with in the Town of Friday Harbor for failing to stop at a stop sign and failing to wear her safety belt. • A deputy was dispatched to an overdose in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and located the subject. The subject was transported by San Juan Aid to the hospital for treatment. Oct. 25 • A 60-year-old Lopez Island man was cited for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for speeding on Mud Bay Rd. • A deputy arrested a female in Friday Harbor for driving with her license suspended in the third degree with four prior convictions for the same. The vehicle was impounded with a 30-day hold. • A deputy was dispatched to a disturbance in the Friday Harbor area. The
deputies arrived and contacted the involved parties. Deputies spoke to several witnesses. Parties were separated and an informational report was taken. • There was a dispute between family members in Eastsound. Oct. 26 • A deputy received a report of an apparent theft of a potted plant in Eastsound that occurred in the beginning of October. There are no known suspects or leads at this time. • A San Juan deputy was given a call about Custodial interference. It was determined that a parent had not returned a child per the parenting plan. Contact was made and plans were made to return the child and a report was filed for future use. • Deputies responded to the area of Sutton Road on San Juan Island to investigate the report of a domestic dispute. Oct. 27 • A deputy issued a traffic infraction for speeding 54 MPH in the posted 35 MPH zone and operating a motor vehicle without insurance to a male driver on Orcas Road. • An Orcas Island resident turned in a older firearm of poor condition. The item was booked into evidence at his request. • A citizen reported a hit and run to his pickup truck while it was parked at Roche Harbor. Damage is estimated at $3,000. • An Orcas deputy stopped a driver for failure to wear seatbelt and failure to signal. • Deputies in Friday Harbor received a report of a vehicle theft on Point Caution Rd. The suspect was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and vehicle theft. The suspect was booked into the San Juan County Jail. • A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report that there was a subject on Point Caution Road that had a warrant out for his arrest. The person was contacted and arrested for the warrant.
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Orcas wrestling still going by MEREDITH M. GRIFFITH Sounder contributor
Five years after it started up in Don Tompkins’ sheep barn, Orcas Island Wrestling is still going strong. “There’s no pressure to go to tournaments,” said coach Jason Dean. “We’re there to take them as far as they want to take it. If they just want to wrestle on the island with other kids that they know, that’s fine. And if kids want to get more competitive, that’s great too.” The co-ed squad now operates out of the spacious Tracy Strong Lodge at YMCA Camp Orkila, thanks to Orkila’s generosity and Dean’s connection to the camp as one of its three maintenance technicians. Dean and his co-coach Rob Harvey donate their time as coaches, and also give back to Orkila by helping out with side projects like pressure-washing cabins or stump-grinding. It’s important to Dean that all kids be welcomed to participate, and he makes that happen by engaging a host of generous local sponsors every year to support the club. All the businesses on the Orcas Island Wrestling banner have donated at least $100; other community members donate funds or raffle items, or participate in an annual Christmastime raffle outside Island Market. Because of Dean’s hard work, kids can participate for free, and there is even a pile of brand new wrestling
The kids during a recent wrestling class. shoes for kids who don’t yet have their own. Dean has worked at Orkila for over 20 years, and does care-giving on the side as well. Harvey owns Rob Harvey Construction, doing tree work and “anything that involves big equipment and power tools,” according to Dean. Dean and former islander Tom Gossett started the club when Dean’s son Caleb and his high school friends wanted to learn how to wrestle, as Dean himself had wrestled in high school. The boys had a great time, but felt they would have had more of a competitive edge in tournaments if they began learning at an earlier age. “That’s when we switched
gears, and started trying to get younger kids excited about it,” said Dean. “So that by the time they’re in middle school, they can be on same level as other club wrestlers.” Orcas Island Wrestling chooses to participate in tournaments based on the determination, focus, skills and experience of its wrestlers, as well as the preferences of parents. The club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. A typical evening includes warm up, stretching, speed and strength training, and supervised hands-on wrestling drills. All kids ages five to 18 are invited. For more info, call Rob Harvey at 317-6050.
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Editorial
When a teacher crosses the line
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very so often, our county pursues a criminal case that rocks our tiny communities. After an investigation by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and an outside investigator retained by the Orcas Island School District, science teacher Dr. Gerald Grellet-Tinner, 59, was charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, which is a felony. The alleged sexual encounters occurred in early October with one of his students who attends Orcas Island High School. Sheriff Ron Krebs explained that although the student was 18 years old, the two also had a teacher-student relationFor full coverage of If the student had been under this story, see page 1. ship. 18, the charge would be rape of a child. We received some heated feedback from the community regarding this case. Some argued that the student is an adult and gave consent. Others thought that the teacher’s age is relevant: if he was in early 20s it makes it less wrong. While others took a stronger approach: “He should definitely lose his career if this turns out to be true … You do NOT cross that line with students. Not only is it a federal crime it is a massive breach of trust.” And: “He is in a position of authority. There is no way to know if she felt pressured with improving grades, or what.” So I thought we should explore this issue a little deeper. San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord says the state legislature changed the age of a minor (if that person is a student of a teacher) to age 21 – not age 18. Why was this changed? Because teachers are entrusted to interact with students using the highest level of integrity. “The legislature saw fit to criminalize sex between school employees and high school students – even those who reach the age of majority while registered as students. It is a policy choice that recognizes the special position of trust and authority teachers hold over their students,” according to the state court case that decided the statute. Teachers follow students through incredibly important stages of development. Educators are with kids from six to eight hours a day, five days a week. They are some of the influential people in a child’s life. To use their power and influence to start a sexual relationship is deeply inappropriate. The issue of “consent” doesn’t even apply in this case. The teacher used his power as an educator to start an alleged sexual relationship with a student. Because of that status, a teacher unequivocally cannot have romantic or sexual relationships with students. As this local case illustrates, the victim says the teacher told her it was “dangerous” but proceeded anyway. We think teachers who form romantic relationships with students are predators. And the law agrees.
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To the Editor: Remember to drive safely this time of year While driving from Eastsound to Olga in the dreary, gray, rainy weather, I noticed many vehicles did not have on their headlights. They were difficult to see as the weather “grayed-out” color, etc. It reminded me of an accident, thankfully minor, I had years ago in similar weather. Cars were waiting in the oncoming left turn lane to safely turn into a paved road. I was making a right turn into the same road with my turn signal on, but no headlights. The oncoming car immediately turned directly in front of me from the turn lane and I had nowhere to go because of oncoming cars in the through lane. Result; I was hit on the driver’s side of my car, fortunately in the front portion. I was unable to brake because of how quickly he turned in front of me even though I was moving very slowly. Witnesses couldn’t understand why he had turned directly into my path. Since this accident, I always turn on my headlights when it is dusk or the weather is gray. I highly recommend you do the same. Happy driving! Diane Baxter Orcas Island
Trashion Fashion: thank you Thank you to everyone who attended, the participants and the businesses that supported the first
annual Trashion Fashion Show: Island Market, Darvill’s, Cottage Gift Shop, Kay’s Antiques, Rainbow Services, Chamber of Commerce, Orcas Recycling, Orcas Issues and Islands’ Sounder (thank you to Meredith Griffith for a wonderful write up). Start dreaming and planning for your entry next year. Thank you for supporting The Grange Hall. Support the Actors Theater and buy a Calendar Girl calendar. They are a fun gift and available at Studio Mierau, Celtic Beauty and Kay’s Antiques. Orcas Island Grange Members
Winner of wood raffle We would like to thank the community for its participation in this year’s Odd Fellows Wood Raffle. We had are best year ever and all the money raised will go to our Scholarship Fund and our Community Giving Fund. The winner this year was John Tokarz. Odd Fellows
Public meetings Weds., Nov. 4
Tues., Nov. 10
• San Juan County Cemetery District #3, 5 p.m. Orcas Library.
• 8:30 a.m., Orcas Island Public Library Board, Library Meeting Room.
Thurs., Nov. 5 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.
Weds., Nov. 11 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.
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A thank you from Bonnie Brae On behalf of the OPAL Bonnie Brae community, the main neighborhood on the island where trickor-treaters receive candy, we wish to thank the kind folks who donated candy and money towards the purchase of candy to help with the evening’s delight for the children. We tallied over 200 trick-or-treaters at our door! Didier Gincig and the Bonnie Brae OPAL Community
Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL High Low Precip 57 52 .15 60 46 .01 55 47 .36 60 51 .10 63 51 .17 59 48 1.33 53 43 .55 Precipitation in Oct.: 3.42” in Nov.: .55” Precipitation in 2015: 14.96” Reported by Jack Giard, Bakerview Rd.
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High Low Precip 57 53 .52 59 50 — 56 52 .20 57 53 .41 59 54 .12 57 53 1.14 54 45 .48 Precipitation in Oct.: 3.21” Nov.: .48” Precipitation in 2015: 20.59” Reported by John Willis, Olga Sunrise
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FOL membership drive by THE FRIENDS OF THE ORCAS ISLAND LIBRARY
You may have noticed things are changing around the Orcas Island Library. But not really. On Nov. 10, 1731 ten men plunked down 40 shillings (about $10 today) on a table in Nicholas Scull’s Bear Tavern, Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin, share No. 3, had proposed the idea of a library company to settle scholarly disputes while he and his buddies sat around having highminded debates over a pint of ale. Kind-of like having an encyclopedia behind the bar. Better than a brawl.
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Early libraries housed not only collections of books but of biological specimens and inventions, and provided space for meetings and experimental scientific demonstrations. Think Bang! And Zap!! Today, due to inflation we would like about 60 shillings ($15) to cover your membership and grant you access to the upper rooms of our library, where we are making stuff happen. Okay, we need to haul a lot of books around sometimes, but we also need cooks and inventors and geeks, book lovers and bookkeepers. We also lift a pint of ale – or glass of wine – from time to time. And we funded $16,849 worth of books, speak-
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ers, reading programs and clubs, not to mention handling over $1.5 million in donations this year. (We make Phil beg for it.) And we’ve hosted a few parties. Ben did not know about Google, but you would have found him at a monitor researching his latest invention, or brushing up on his Cicero, writing a proposal to build a hospital … or spellchecking the Declaration. Who knows. Join us. We don’t want your shillings (only), we need you. We meet at the library the second Tuesday of the month, usually. We also have a page on the library website: http://www.orcaslibrary.org/friends.html.
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Parents and kids enjoyed trick or treating in Eastsound.
HOWARD FROM 1 in the Korean War. Pride in the service was important to him, but he was also upfront about the aftermath of such violence. In 2013 he wrote a column about meeting a fellow veteran at a community event. “He has been a sturdy representative of the millions of veterans who have seen the devastation of war and respects all those who sacrificed their lives and limbs in the horror of war,” he wrote. After WWII, he got married, had a son and worked as news editor of Veterans Report in Washington, D.C. He also worked as a proofreader for National Geographic. In 1949 he joined the advertising department at the Palo Alto Times in California. Howard came to visit the San Juans in 1975 and purchased a lot at Cape San Juan with his second wife for their retirement. Four years later, Howard quit the Palo Alto Times and started a life on the island. “I have no regrets,” he wrote about the decision in a 2014 column. In true fashion he went straight to work at the Journal as an ad
man. You could not say no to Howard, who was a sharp salesmen all the way into his 94th year. Howard was a part of many service groups on the island, but his longest devotion was at the Lion’s Club and American Legion, which he joined when he moved here. He met Helen in 2000 after his second wife passed away. “It was really a stroke of luck when he met Helen,” said his son Howard Schonberger Jr. at his father’s memorial service. “It was the happiest he had ever been.” The couple married in 2002. Helen recalled being attracted to him for his enthusiasm for life. “You felt like you weren’t missing out on anything with Howard,” she said. He was known for his zest for life on many fronts. “He was interested in so many things,” said Helen. “He couldn’t wait to get up in the morning.” His step-daughter Kathy Smith echoed those sentiments at Howard’s service ,commenting that he was game to do anything and always had a kind word to say about everyone. He was also an elaborate gift giver. Once he sent Helen a singing Valentine’s
telegram in the middle of her water aerobic’s class. When he found out that the end of his life was near, Helen said he became very contemplative. “He thought of dying as another adventure,” she said. True to his philosophy he was eager to learn more about the afterlife. “Skepticism always has been my aim as a newsie, voter or investor,” he wrote in a column in 2009. “’Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see,’” was what the oldtimers would tell me as a cub reporter.” But Howard added that a good skeptic listens and gets the facts before making a decision. He urged others to do the same by attending council meetings and talking with council members. He asked the community to write letters to the editor and read the news online. He was not afraid of using technology and welcomed the changes in the newspaper business as it morphed from print to the Internet. In the last several years he was known at the Journal for his positive play reviews and guest columns.
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SENIORS FROM 1 model is more similar to the State model/NWRC/ and other Counties. Under this new model we can specialize more with the specific and varied tasks that we provide.” Stephens said the changes will help the centers provide better information, assistance, and family caregiver support.
Seniors Have Talent! fundraiser It’s true. Orcas Islanders are famously exceptional. We are surrounded here by folks with amazing abilities, stunning intellects, starstudded careers and dazzling histories.
Our island elders are no exception, and their special gifts will be showcased this Saturday at a Seniors Have Talent! show organized by Didier Gincig as a fundraiser for the Orcas Senior Center’s Hearts and Hands program. “I’m enthusiastic about a high quality show with a wonderful variety of performers,” said Gincig. “Seniors Have Talent is a celebration of seniors and the talents and joy they would like to share with the community. There will be some classic performances to be remembered through the years.” The matinee show will be on November 7 at 2 p.m., and includes a silent auction. As for acts, George
FIBER UPDATE Rock Island Communications has been busy installing fiber optic broadband to homes and businesses around the county. This historic undertaking will provide fast, reliable Internet up to 200Mbps to those who want it. We’re currently managing over 250 simultaneous construction projects countywide. Here are some of the groups we’ve been working with to date: Current Group Projects Suncrest on Orcas Island Whiskey Hill on Lopez Island Cape San Juan on San Juan Island Mineral Point on San Juan Island Spring Point on Orcas Island Mineral Heights on San Juan Island The Highlands on San Juan Island Completed Group Projects Alder Forest on Orcas Island Eagle Lake on Orcas Island Seattle Pacific University on Blakely Island Alder Cottages on Orcas Island Upcoming Group Projects Gary Oak on San Juan Island Matia View on Orcas Island Portland Fair Area on San Juan Island
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Post will perform a classic Taj Mahal tune, “Fishin’ Blues.” Martin Lund will share his creativity in support of the cause. Ron Meyers will perform his own medley of “Phantom of the Opera” along with Paul Desmond’s “Take Five,” and accompany Jari Brenner on another number. Those Guys From Orcas (John Liger, Marj Franke, Carl Burger, and Tish Knapp, who will recite poetry) are sure to entertain. Bill Gincig will sing Al Jolson’s “Anniversary Song” and dance with Jean Henigson. Eleanor Peterson and her daughter will share their talents; Dave Roseberry will sing “These Are the Places in the World”; and The Orcas Songbirds will sing, “Sunrise, Sunset” and other songs. Tony Lee will sing “If I Were a Rich Man.” The Hearts and Hands program helps provide trained volunteers to help elderly neighbors in need with friendly visits and companionship; practical assistance such as light housekeeping, home repairs, yardwork or errands; caregiver respite; transportation; and as “phone pals.” “Hearts and Hands is a network for neighbors to help neighbors, bringing people together to help seniors and individuals with disabilities,” said organizer Didier Gincig. “Our goal is to aid community members in maintaining independence and improving their quality of life so they can continue to live and thrive at home on the island.” Hearts and Hands helps connect elders with resources they may not otherwise be aware of. For more information, visit http://www.orcasseniors. org/Hearts-n-Hands.htm. Tickets for the show are available at Darvill’s Bookstore, the Orcas Senior Center, or at the door. Please call 376-7723 for more information.
Obituary Roger Congdon Roger passed away on Saturday the 26th of September with two very important people in his life beside him, Conny, his wife of almost fifty-four years, and his daughter Belinda. He was especially proud of his grandkids and a few weeks earlier, on his seventy-sixth birthday, they all called him. He told them to make good choices in the future and continue to be good people. "God has other plans for me," he said, "and I have to say goodbye to you all." Roger was born on September 9, 1939 in Seattle. Six years later his parents Phebe and Walt moved to Orcas Island and settled at Doe Bay on a 154 acre farm. Roger learned early in life that living on the island was a lot of work
and very little time to play. The Congdon's had the best milk with the thickest cream on top. Before school Roger and his brother Bruce had to milk the cows and then run to the fire hall to catch the school bus which taught them good work ethics. When he was asked in his last days" what would you like to be remembered for," he said: " a nice guy, always helpful, always helpful." Roger joined the military in 1958 was stationed in Japan and then in Germany, where he met Conny, marrying her a year later.
Daughter Karin (Becker of Orcas Island) was born in Germany before they returned to Orcas Island. Jobs were scarce so he reenlisted in the service and was then assigned to France. The highlight of that deployment was the birth of their daughter Belinda (Button of Port Townsend.) Roger remained in the military, and with his wife and two beautiful daughters was stationed in Nevada ( with two tours of duty in Vietnam) and California. After that he received the best assignment of his lifetime, a posting to the Netherlands for eight years. After a short stay in Florida they returned to Orcas Island, where Roger was postmaster in Deer Harbor for twenty-two years, loving every moment of it. A memorial to his life will be held at the American Legion Hall on Orcas Island. The date will be announced.
OPALCO approved for USDA loan to fix cables
OPALCO is among the 77 electric utilities recently approved for USDA Rural Utility Services (RUS) loans. OPALCO is approved for a loan of $17.1M to move forward with the submarine cable replacement for the Lopez to San Juan link, as forecast in our long-range and construction work plans. The loan amount also includes other transmission upgrade projects. Loan funds are not awarded in advance, but function as a line of credit, reimbursed as projects progress and as certified by RUS. The US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced nearly $2.3 billion in loans to build and improve rural electric infrastructure in 31 states. The funding is provided through USDA Rural Development’s Electric Program, which makes loans and loan guarantees to non-profit and cooperative associations. Since 2009, USDA has funded $34 billion in electric loans and more than $1 billion for smart grid technologies. A video about the OPALCO submarine cable project is available on YouTube at http://bit.ly/1XmRDeJ.
HOWARD FROM 5 “His columns brought people together,” said Mary Sawyer, his step-daughter. “He had an incredible gift for observation and a cheerful voice.”
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He was also an active salesman with his shop local page, whale pages, grad tab, sports tab and the baby derby celebrating the first baby of the year, which he started. Helen said that he was always looking at his numbers for next year hoping to sell more ads. In his personal life he was constantly striving to do more and see more. He was a great traveler and visited all of the 50 states, hitting Alaska in 2014, but remarked on his return that Washington was still the best. “We were so happy,” said Helen, who is now 85. “We loved living here on the islands.” He played trivia once a week, loved playing Scrabble and charades with his grandchildren and played golf until he was 92. Activities with younger people kept Howard young at heart. “He was an easy fit
into the family,” said Mary Sawyer. “He added so much happiness and managed to put up with a lot of chaos that comes with moving into a close-knit family.” When Howard married Helen he inherited eight stepchildren. He already had a son from his previous marriage. At the time of his death, he had a large legacy left behind with one son, eight step-children, 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. When the kids and grandkids weren’t visiting and the house was quiet Helen recalled often sitting in the living room with Howard watching great blue herons fishing and eagles soaring over the sparkling waters. “There’s something about these islands that makes past troubles become smaller, whether they are from war times or other hard times,” wrote Howard in 2013.
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Holiday cooking classes by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
Renowned chef Christina Orchid is opening up her kitchen at Red Rabbit Farm for a series of holiday cooking courses. The classes are sponsored by the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and benefit the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival. “Christina is providing an amazing venue,” said chamber board member and organizer Kim Morgan. “We are very grateful she is willing to support such an important island event.” All classes are from 3 to 6:30 p.m. and wine and beverages are included. Friday, Nov. 13 Stocks, Sauces and Soups The group will learn the basics of stock making. Stocks are the backbone of sauces and soups. Participants will investigate the connections of all the great sauces, make three “mother” sauces and learn the tricks, shortcuts and simple secrets professionals use in the kitchen that provide the luscious depth of flavor to sauces and soups.
Everyone will have tastes of everything and will take home a quart of stock to play with in their own kitchen. Friday, Nov. 20 Turkey and pies This class is a holiday primer. They will make pumpkin pie from fresh garden pumpkin and learn the secret of really great pie crust. You will learn why, how and when to stuff the turkey, and how to cook the meal so everything is ready and hot at the same time. Turkey/pan/giblet gravy, the foolproof methodology will be revealed and everyone will take home a fresh Orcasgrown pumpkin to bake with and, of course, we will be sampling roast turkey. Friday, Dec. 4 Holiday gifts from the kitchen Learn to make basic chocolate truffles, the best cookies for keeping and make a time honored all-American candy. You will also learn the correct and safe way to thermally process and preserve foods for the kitchen. Everyone will go home with inspiration and some food gifts from the kitchen.
Orcas Exchange update The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Exchange. Road and site construction continues as we work hard to get our site ready for a new Exchange. Island Excavating and our project manager Ken Katz have completed significant sections of the new “U” shaped loop road and the Exchange building site. This week they are working on our stormwater bioswales. The site will have a model stormwater mitigation system—perhaps one of the most extensive in the County. Looks kind of barren right now but the bioswale areas will be beautifully re-planted with native vegetation, as will the entire site. We are going to need
lots of volunteers to help planting. We are also excited to announce a new scale shack has been ordered – a customized construction trailer to facilitate processing transactions more efficiently for everyone. We are looking forward to saying goodbye to the brokendown old trailer that’s been on site for decades. Our design team continues to dial-in the new Exchange building, and we’ve hired a company to do the engineering and final design so we can apply for building permits. Campaign about to launch The Exchange has given so much to islanders over the years; from school
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clothes to needy families, home furnishings to the displaced, materials for artists, the odd part to fix up something broken – all at a “name your price” sliding scale that made these goods accessible and affordable. “Rebuild The Exchange” is a capital campaign to pay for a new Exchange reuse facility on the original site. The effort will roll out over the next few weeks— with an island-wide mailing, person-to-person fundraising, and media coverage. We intend to make it very clear to the community what is needed to get the Exchange open in the spring of 2016. For a sneak preview, visit our “Rebuild The Exchange” page at www.exchangeorcas.org.
Two ferries to be worked on by JERRY CORNFIELD Everett Daily Herald
The state must tear out and replace soundproofing material on its two newest ferries because the U.S. Coast Guard is concerned it may cause excessive smoke and flames in the event of a fire. Workers have begun removing material from the Samish in accordance with a nationwide directive issued by the Coast Guard in September 2014. The process will be repeated on the Tokitae starting early next year. The Samish was put into service on the Anacortes/San Juans Island route in June 2015 and the Tokitae joined the Mukilteo/Clinton route in June 2014. Vigor Industrial, which built the Olympic Class 144-vehicle ferries, will handle the projects and pick up the tab. “There is no cost to taxpayers because it is covered under the terms of the construction contract,” said Ian Sterling, spokesman for Washington State Ferries. This problem isn’t exclusive to WSF. Two research vessels in Washington also using the material must make changes. Those vessels are owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. And between 70 and 100 marine vessels in the Gulf Coast region will need to undergo similar repairs, according to a Coast Guard spokesman. The Coast Guard marine safety directive calls for an immediate end to use of certain sound dampening products made of mass loaded vinyl. It singled out one brand,
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Vinaflex, which is sold commercially and is currently installed around engine rooms and decks on various types of vessels. Lt. Dana Warr, a Coast Guard public affairs officer, said the products were extensively tested by the Southwest Research Center before the safety bulletin went out. “In its natural state it is not hazardous to passengers or crew,” he said. “However, in an onboard fire situation the product does become hazardous due to excessive flaming and excessive smoke. It’s a safety concern for the first responders.” Until the material is replaced, additional breathing apparatus will be carried on each of the ferries, Sterling said. When the directive came out, the Tokitae had been in service for three months on the Mukilteo-Clinton route and
the Samish was nearly built. It took several months for the Coast Guard to approve an alternative product for use on the two ferries, as well as on the third Olympic Class ferry now being built. The replacement work won’t prevent the Samish from continuing to operate on its Anacortes-San Juan Islands route. Areas willl be cordoned off as workers pull off drywall, remove the soundproofing insulation and install a replacement material made up of a product known as lead foil, Sterling said. Each ferry will be taken out of service when the area around the engine room is ready to be worked on. That won’t happen until January. Once the Samish is nearly or completely finished, the same process will begin with the Tokitae, and wrap up in spring 2016.
County vacancies The San Juan County Council is searching for county citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: http://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx. Those interested in serving should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: (360) 378-2898 Email:sueko@sanjuanco.com The following is a list of current and upcoming vacancies: Agricultural Resources Committee Position #1 – 4 Year term Position #9 – 3 Year term Position #12 – 4 Year term Position #14 – 4 Year term Position #15 – 4 Year term Board of Equalization Alternate, #5 – 3 Year term Alternate, #6 – 3 Year term Board of Health At Large, Position #1 – 4 Year term Building Advisory Council Contractor – 3 Year term Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee Position #1 – 1 Year term Eastsound Planning Review Committee Position #1 – Partial term Fair Board Lopez, Position #5 – Partial term At Large, Position #8 – Partial term Shaw, Position #3 – 3 Year term Human Services Advisory Board Position #10, At Large – Pt'l term Position # 12, At Large – 3 Year term Parks and Recreation Commission Lopez Island, #5 – Pt'l term Planning Commission Lopez/Shaw, Position #3 – 4 Year term Solid Waste Advisory Committee #1 - SJ site – Partial term #6 - San Juan Resident – 3 Year term #5 - Orcas Resident – 3 Year term #7 - Lopez Resident – 3 Year term Stormwater Citizens Advisory Committee #6 At Large – 4 year term #3 Lopez/Shaw – 4 Year term #2 Orcas – Partial term Water Resources Management Committee District #3, Po #8, Po #9, Alternate Dist #2, Po #11, Alternate Dist #3, Po #12
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Veterans’ Day Vikings enter play-offs Service at Legion by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
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The American Legion will honor all veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. there will be a Veteran’s Day Service at the American Legion Post 93 on 793 Crescent Beach Drive. The ceremony will include a military salute to past comrades and speeches. There will also be a Veteran’s Day celebration and breakfast at the Orcas Island High School Gym on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8:45 a.m. (school is closed Nov. 11).
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Island Living Enriching island life with song by THE ORCAS CHORAL SOCIETY Special to the Sounder
Young and old. Professional and amateur. Every week, 58 islanders gather at the Orcas Center to sing their hearts out in the Orcas Choral Society. Some make the trip from Lopez or Crane Island. Why? “I love to sing,” said Bill Felber, baritone. Now “almost 90,” he long sang professionally with the worldfamous Robert Shaw, Roger Wagner, and Norman Luboff chorales. “I love singing,” said Marilyn Andrews, alto. “I’m not a soloist; I love being in a choir where I don’t have to have my voice heard above everybody else.” I love to sing,” said Jan Ehrlichman, also an alto. “I get a lot of joy out of making beautiful music, and doing that with a group of wonderful people.” Orcas Island is rich in artistic talent and expression, and the Choral Society helps build that wealth. Strengthening our community More Americans participate regularly in choral groups than in any other art form, according to a recent study by Chorus America. “In working toward a beautiful choral sound, people contribute to an artistic product greater than themselves,” the study says. Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, says that choral groups help foster America’s democratic culture, because “group performance contributes to the social trust and reciprocity that is the basis of civic engagement.” Chorus America found that choral singers are far more likely to be involved in charity works than the average person and twice as likely as the general public to be major consumers of other arts. Choral Society members are certainly active citizens. Ehrlichman, for example, has in the last six years served as Choral Society section leader, board member, president and sectional accompanist. She’s also served on the Olga Community Club board, the MAG (Musical Advocacy Group, which increases music funding for Orcas Island public schools), and on a task force for the Orcas Island Community Foundation. Andrews is active in Orcas’ Episcopal church, the Food Bank and theater productions. She’s also served on the school board, volunteered at
Left to right: Orcas Choral Society members Marilyn Andrews, Stan Miller and Bill Felber. the library and been a Brownie leader. She regularly makes quilts for victims of domestic violence. Having an active choir also helps build the community, literally. “Some people have moved here and chosen Orcas because there is a choir,” Ehrlichman noted. Entryway to the arts “For most, choral singing begins in a school chorus,” Chorus America found. “Choral singing provides an extraordinarily accessible entry point for arts exposure, with fewer barriers to participation…than those posed by other art forms,” it says. “Early introduction to the performing arts is a building block for life-long learning. It helps to build social skills, community involvement and enhances academic skills.” Orcas’ Dr. Jim Litch, not a member of the Choral Society but dad to two growing musicians, agrees. “Music is an expressive action that’s important for human health and well-being and happiness,” Dr. Litch said. “Playing a musical instrument takes years of practice. The voice is an instrument all of us are born with. It’s important to have opportunities for everyone in a community to participate in music, and the Choral Society is one of those opportunities here on Orcas.” Building the next generation The Litch family’s two boys, Tashi, 14, and Kaj, 11, sang with the Boy Choir in the Choral Society’s recent concerts of Bach’s Magnificat and B-Minor Mass. “We’re raising them to always have music in their lives,” said mom Rachel Bishop, who co-founded the Orcas Boy Choir.
“It’s fun,” Kaj said. “It’s a lot bigger than my other groups. It’s cool to hear all the parts and instruments working together.” Kaj currently plays with his brother (Brother for Sale), his family (Crow Valley String Band), the Boy Choir, and the Orcas Island High School Strings. “We’ve had some high school students that have joined the Choral Society because we don’t have a high school choir,” said Orcas K-12 music teacher Pamela Wright Pamela Wright. “Music is so important for so many reasons. I’m giving them something they can take with them for their whole lives. “ A growing Orcas asset “We live on a small island but we still have an amazing amount of talent,” Andrews said. “The Choral Society “provides an outstanding entertainment option several times a year.” Last year, the Choral Society brought a full orchestra and soloists to its major works by J.S. Bach. “It offers our community a very different experience,” Ehrlichman said. “But we’re fundamentally a community group that gives of our own talent. Just like the chamber music festival, we are giving our community the highest quality music that we possibly can, and we’re sharing Orcas with the musicians who come.” “It’s wonderful to see the quality of the performance that comes from our small community,” Dr. Litch said. “One of neatest things in Choral Society, some years ago, we did the American premier of a Celtic mass by the Canadian composer, Scott
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McMillan, all about the ocean and the life in it,” Andrews recalled. “Later it was to be done by a Canadian audition choir in New York. The composer said, ‘There’s this choir on a little island that has already performed it,’ and about 25 of us sang it with 100 people at Carnegie Hall.” Catherine Pederson founded the Orcas Choral Society in 1978 and directed it until 2010. Roger Sherman, the current director, is a musician, recording engineer and producer. A full-time Orcas resident, he is Associate Organist of St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle and hosts “The Organ Loft,” a popular radio program about choral and organ music in the Pacific Northwest. “I’m grateful that Catherine Pederson and Louellen McCoy had the idea to start Orcas Choral Society,” said Ehrlichman. “They gave this incredible gift to our community. We’ve been really, really fortunate to have Roger direct us.” The joy of singing In the end, the value of any community choir comes down to the universal human love of song. “I’ve always loved music, and singing gets me deeper into the music,” said Stanley Miller, who, like Andrews, has been in the Choral Society since its founding. “I like putting on a concert, hearing the music get better as we rehearse.” “It provides a place where people who love to sing can sing, and people who love to hear good music can hear it. And it keeps getting better,” Felber concluded.
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SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:306:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.
MON. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall,
Emmanuel Church. AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Monday Night Duplicate Bridge Group. Need a partner? Call Cheryl at 376-3104 or Marguerite at 376-2220. BUDGETING WORKSHOP: First Monday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s community room.
TUES. – ONGOING KIWANIS CLUB: 12:30 to 1:30
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LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. AA: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: 7 to 8 p.m., an S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery, Episcopal Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.
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Fans of music and fun are cordially invited Friday, Nov. 13 to Random Howse for the third-ever performance of Girls with Ukes. The group, co-led by Anita Orne and Mandy Troxel, consists of girls from Orcas Middle and High schools, the Orcas Christian School, Salmonberry, Spring Street School in Friday Harbor and homeschoolers. The program will be about 45 minutes long and feature a capella vocal rounds and harmonies, comedy via song introductions, and of course a selection of tunes that spans a wide array of musical genres. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m., and the doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner and drinks. There is no cover charge, but donations to the tip jars will cover choir costs such as practice space and scholarships for musicians.
Where the wild meets the wilder Fall brings films to the islands and this event is no exception. Head to Orcas Center on Nov.14 and treat yourself and your family to an evening of short documentary films that are sure to thrill, inspire and entertain you. The 3rd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will feature environmental and adventure films and is co-hosted by the San Juan Preservation Trust and Orcas Center. Food from Harmony Chai, beer and other beverages will be available prior to the 7:30 p.m. show, starting at 5 p.m. Considered one of the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film festivals, the “Wild & Scenic Film Festival” combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography and firstrate storytelling to inform, inspire and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. Festival-goers will see award winning films about
nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy, wildlife, and environmental justice. Visit www.orcascenter.org to view the trailers for this year’s featured films: “Spaceship Earth Passenger Briefing” – What if every passenger on our planet, Spaceship Earth, had to watch a quick safety video before takeoff? “Common Ground” – Several
ranching and farming communities living in the stunning landscape of the Rocky Mountain Front in Montana are faced with the decision of what is to become of this unprotected public land. “The Ridge” – Danny Macaskill is a very good bike rider. He did something that will make you scream with joy and horror. “Higher” – The film traces a snowboarding journey and passes the torch to the next generation of big mountain rippers. “Twenty Eight Feet” – A search for happiness and adventure on a 50 year old wooden boat restored from a scrap heap. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. $5 subsidized tickets are available at the Box Office. Purchase yours online at www.orcascenter.org, or at the Orcas Center box office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 2 p.m., and one hour prior to the show at 376-2281 ext. 1.
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Learn all about sourdough Volunteers needed to install new playground Join Katie and Regina Zwilling on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Orcas Food Co-op Commons for a sourdough workshop. They will demonstrate hands-on every step of the process how to make delectable bread, perfect pancakes, tender waffles, crunchy crackers and moist banana bread. Participants will learn how traditionally prepared grains (sourdough) are easy-to-digest and nutrient dense, which ancient grains are best for different baking techniques and your health. There will be lots of samples, and participants will take home sourdough starter with recipes and directions for keeping it going strong. The cost is $35 for members and $55 for non-members. Space is limited, register by Nov. 12 at the co-op or email info@orcasfood.coop.
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The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila will resent “Climate Reality, Solutions and Actions – We are ALL in this Together!” on Tuesday, Nov. 10 with Leslie Dierauf. This free lecture starts at 7 p.m. Veterinarian and retired Regional Director of the United States Geological Service, Dr. Leslie Dierauf will speak on practical solutions to the problem of climate change. Dierauf will help show how climate change will impact the Pacific Northwest and give resources and solutions for combating climate skepticism. Tools for taking positive action on climate change will be provided. “Belief in climate change is optional, but participation is mandatory,” said Dierauf.
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Next week will hold a unique opportunity to play bingo twice in one week! Get your dabbers ready, and come on out to the American Legion for some good family fun. Kaleidoscope will host its monthly bingo fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the legion. As a growing tradition, Barb Griffin will make a delicious homemade soup, so skip the dishes and bring the family for dinner and games! Each game is $0.50 with great prizes, including split-pot and progressive cash winnings on the 10th game of the night. Proceeds from this event help to support Kaleidoscope’s mission to provide safe, affordable, high-quality, consistent preschool and child care services while supporting the families on Orcas Island. Specifically, the money raised will go towards the Bringing Books Home program for Toddlers and Preschoolers. This allows a copy of each week’s theme book to go home with each child in their home language, or bilingual if available. Kaleidoscope Kids enjoy reading these books at school, and sharing them again with their families at home. Come back again on Sunday for another chance to play and win. Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 will hold its annual Turkey Shoot (bingo for turkeys) on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the post’s home located at 793 Crescent Beach Drive in Eastsound. Many years ago participants actually shot turkeys, thus the name Turkey Shoot. Now you play bingo to win a turkey. This event has always been a favorite because the public is invited, including the children. The net proceeds help fund the veteran and community projects the post sponsors each year. In conjunction with the Turkey Shoot, the American Legion Auxiliary members prepare a turkey dinner with all the “fixings.” It is served starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost for adults is $10, seniors/children get in for $7. Slices of homemade pie are $1 each. The auxiliary donates to several veterans’ facilities each year, especially at holiday time. Net proceeds from the dinner help fund those donations. When the old bingo light-up board went down, callers started yelling the numbers a little louder, and repeating them a few more times. Now, through the collaboration of the American Legion Post #93, Sons of the American Legion, and Kaleidoscope, there is a brand new 55” smart screen BINGO board. Come check it out this week!
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Students plant native trees Last week 19 Orcas middle and high school students in Laura Tidwell’s marine biology classes and community volunteers joined Friends of the San Juans to replant over 500 native trees and shrubs along the banks of the recently restored West Beach Creek. The replanting project follows last year’s removal of a dam and small, perched culverts that blocked fish passage and created a pond in place of the natural stream habitat preferred by salmon and trout. Restoration of fish passage with a large culvert was completed by the Northwest Straits Foundation in partnership with the family of the privately owned property (the late Trudy Erwin and her daughters Dianna Down and Sidney Exton) in 2014. West Beach Creek
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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 PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER PROPOSED ORDINANCES OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, SETTING THE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE COUNTY ROAD FUND, THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, AND THE LAND CONSERVATION FUTURES; TO CONSIDER UP TO A 1% INCREASE IN THESE LEVIES FOR 2016; AND TO REVIEW THE REVENUES OF THE COUNTY AND SET THE SAN JUAN COUNTY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct public hearings for the purpose of receiving testimony on -A proposed Ordinance Setting the Property Tax Levy for the County Road Fund, the Current Expense Fund, and the Land Conservation Futures; -A proposed Ordinance to Consider Up to a 1% Increase in these Levies for 2016; -A review of the revenues of the County for 2016 and a proposed Ordinance Setting the Annual Budget for the Year 2016. The public hearings will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on November 10, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearings may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearings, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portions of the hearings have ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, County employees, or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be
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NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT WASTEWATER PERMIT Permit No.: WA0030911 Facility: Orcas Village Wastewater Treatment Plant Eastsound Sewer and Water District Orcas Village Road Orcas Island, San Juan County The Eastsound Sewer and Water District has reapplied for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-220 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and the Federal Clean Water Act. The Orcas Village Wastewater Treatment Plant currently operates a septic tank effluent pump, followed by recirculating gravel filters treatment plant designed to handle a maximum
adopted with or without modifications. 1. County Current Expense Fund Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for County Current Expense Fund at $5,482,833.47, which is an increase of $54,285.48 and is 1 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made. 2. Land Conservation Futures Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for Land Conservation Futures at $299,321.14 which is an increase of $4,127.91 and is 1.398 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made. 3. County Roads Levy Ordinance Summary: The proposed Ordinance sets the property tax levy for Roads at $4,398,560.69 which is an increase of $69,152.74 and is 1.597 percent over the previous year’s actual levy. This increase is exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, increases in the value of state-assessed property and refunds made. 4. Revenues of the County and Annual Budget for 2016 Summary: The annual budget of the County of San Juan, Washington for the year 2015, as set forth in Exhibits A and B attached to the Ordinance, which references a total estimate of revenues of $63,728,170 and estimated expenditures of $63,728,170 for all Funds combined. All persons wishing to be heard on these matters are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be
NOTICE OF SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AWAY FROM THE COUNTY SEAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 on Orcas Island at the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Orcas, WA beginning at 10:30 AM. The agenda and related materials may be obtained 3 days prior at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ default.aspx or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470. LEGAL NO. SJ666302
month flow of 15,000 GPD. The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued. Following evaluation of the application and other available information, a draft permit has been developed which would allow the discharge of secondary municipal effluent into Harney Channel, Puget Sound. A tentative determination has been made on the effluent limitations and special permit conditions that will prevent and control pollution. A final determination will not be made until all timely comments received in response to this notice have been evaluated. PUBLIC COMMENT AND INFORMATION The draft permit and fact sheet may
be viewed at the Department of Ecology website: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/ wqreports/public/ f?p=publicparis:304:0::NO:RP,304 The application, fact sheet, proposed permit, and other related documents are also available at the Department’s Northwest Regional Office for inspection and copying between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm weekdays. To obtain a copy or to arrange to view copies at the Northwest Regional Office, please call Sally Perkins at (425) 649-7190, email at sper@ecy.wa.gov Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed permit. All comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice to be considered for the final determination. Comments should be sent to:
submitted in advance of the hearings 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 proposed Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinances may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com. A copy of the proposed Ordinances will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council (360) 370-7472 and/or the Auditor at (360) 378-3356 and/or the County Manager at 360-378-3870. LEGAL NO. SJ665193 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder October 28, November 4, 2015.
Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 4, 2015. Withdrawing Determination of Nonsignificance San Juan County Department of Community Development is withdrawing a Determination of Nonsignificance that was issued on September 23, 2015. The SEPA document number is 201504870. The DNS was issued for file number PSJ000-15-0002 for an eight lot subdivision on San Juan Island. This decision is made per WAC 197-11340(3)(a)(ii). The county received a significant number of comments on this determination. Based on those comments, additional information is needed to assess environmental impacts. Once new information to assess the adverse impacts and provide mitigating measures is reviewed, a new environmental checklist will be required followed by a new threshold determination and comment period. Questions may be directed to Julie Thompson, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250; 360 370 7588; or Juliet@sanjuanco.com. Description of proposal: Subdivide three parcels totaling 41.53 acres into eight parcels. Proponent: Orca Dreams LLC Location of proposal: 353344008, 340411004, and 340411003, 1601 False Bay Drive, San Juan Island Lead agency: San Juan County Department of Community Development Date: October 28, 2015 LEGAL NO. SJ666220 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 4, 2015.
Washington State Department of Ecology Northwest Regional Office 3190 - 160th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 Attention: Permit Coordinator Any interested party may request a public hearing on the proposed permit within 30 days of the publication date of this notice. If a hearing is to be held, public notice will be published at least 30 days in advance of the hearing date. If you require special accommodations or need this document in a format for the visually impaired, call Tricia Miller at (425)649-7201. Persons with hearing loss can call 711 for Washington Relay Service. Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341. LEGAL NO. S666321 Published: The Islands’ Sounder November 4, 2015
The commissioners of San Juan County Fire Protection District 5 (Shaw Island) will meet at the Shaw Community Building on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 4:30 PM for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2016 General Fund Budget, 2016 Capital Projects Budget, and 2016 Reserve Fund Budget. Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budgets. To examine a copy of the proposed budgets prior to the meeting, please contact Deanna Shannon, Secretary, at 4684560 or sjcfpd5@gmail.com. LEGAL NO. J665138 Published: The Islands’ Sounder October 28, November 4th, 2015.
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Withdrawing Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance San Juan County Department of Community Development is withdrawing a Mitigated Determination of Non significance that was issued on September 23, 2015. The MDNS was issued for file number PSJ00014-0008 for construction of a residential dock serving four users on San Juan Island. The SEPA document number is 201504859. This decision is made per WAC 197-11340(3)(a)(ii). The county received a significant number of comments on this determination. Based on those comments, additional information is needed to assess environmental impacts. Once new information to assess the adverse impacts and provide mitigating measures is reviewed, a new environmental checklist will be required followed by a new threshold determination and comment period. Questions may be directed to Julie Thompson, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250; 360 370 7588; or Juliet@sanjuanco.com. Description of proposal: Construct a dock serving eight parcels, San Juan County file number PSJ000-12-0009 Proponent: Orca Dreams LLC Location of proposal: 353344008, 1601 False Bay Drive, San Juan Island Lead agency: San Juan County Department of Community Development Date: October 28, 2015 LEGAL NO. SJ666224 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 4, 2015.
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