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Council says no to harmful spraying
When the justice system fails Larsen on trade By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
By Leslie Kelly
Special to the Journal
After a weekend of answering phone calls and emails from residents who oppose the use of herbicides on island right-ofways, the San Juan Island County Council opted Nov. 9 not to allow them to be used. The matter came to the council from the noxious weed board, appointed by the county, and the public works department. Council members were asked to approve changes to an existing ordinance that would allow the use of herbicides to eradicate or control noxious weeds along these right-of-ways. Noxious weeds are defined by the Washington State Department of Agriculture as nonnative plants that have been introduced here via humans. Because they grow aggressively, the species can be highly destructive and are difficult to control. Among them is the notorious scotch broom. According to San Juan County Public Works Director Brian Vincent, the noxious weed board requested that he take up the issue with the council. But for many, the idea of possible changes to the ordinance came as a surprise. Mark Anderson, longtime resident, said when he learned that the topic was on an agenda for Nov. 9, he began contacting people who he thought would be interested and urged a campaign to council members during the weekend prior to the meeting. In his email to supporters, Anderson said he didn’t support the “efforts by the noxious weed board to solve a small plant problem by creating a large scale public health problem.” San Juan County has not used chemicals or herbicides on noxious weeds for more than 20 years, Vincent said. There has been a prohibition against the use of herbicides since 1998, and it was the See COUNCIL, Page 5
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Family and friends link arms at an October vigil six months after Farris’ death. Commemorative shirts include a quote from Keaton and money raised from their sale is being used to refurbish an outdoor basketball court near his Lopez home. By Diana Hefley
Everett Herald reporter
(Editor’s note: This is part one of a four part series from our sister paper. This is an excerpt from a longer article found at www.sanjuanjournal.com.)
Keaton Farris was seven miles from home and he was dying. He was alone and naked, dehydrated and starving, locked up in the Island County Jail for forging a $355 check. Keaton, 25, had attended Coupeville High School, less than a mile from the jail. He played football and basketball and ran track. His dad, Fred, is a mailman in the small town. Keaton returned home last year to rest and find his footing after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. His parents believe he was in the throes of a manic episode before he died on April 7. Keaton was behind bars for 18 days, shuffled among three other jails before he was sent to Island County. The Coupeville jail didn’t get his medical records. He didn’t arrive with any medication even though he had a new prescription in his pocket when he was arrested. Fred Farris and Tiffany Ferrians weren’t allowed to see or talk to their son. They frequently called to check on him and told corrections officers he was bipolar and needed his medication. The Island County Jail chief later claimed his staff didn’t know Keaton was mentally ill. The chief ’s statements and details about Keaton’s incarceration are part of the 700-page report compiled by Island County’s veteran detective Ed Wallace. His investigation found that corrections officers documented how Keaton refused water and meals. They reported that he talked to himself, cried in the corner of his cell, ate crumbs off of the floor and wiped his face with his underwear. He ate a bar of soap and dumped water on his head. He was found naked on the floor of his cell pretending to swim in a half-inch of cold water.
After that, officers shut off the water to his cell’s sink and toilet. They didn’t do hourly checks. Because there are gaps in the records, it’s hard to know how often the officers gave Keaton water when they did check on him. No one noticed him wasting away, though he lost about 20 pounds. Corrections officers didn’t make him drink water and they didn’t weigh him even though he repeatedly refused meals. A supervisor didn’t monitor the officers’ notes. One corrections officer said she’d never seen another inmate act like Keaton, yet no one called for a mental health professional. His parents were assured their son was being seen by a nurse. That wasn’t true. A nurse didn’t see Keaton until the day before he died. He’d been there 12 days. Keaton told the nurse he needed medical help. She stood outside his cell for two minutes, peering at him through a window. She didn’t touch him or take his temperature or check his skin’s elasticity for dehydration. She told staff his color looked good and he was breathing fine. The next day, on April 7, Keaton was dead. It took nearly a full shift for corrections officers to notice. Keaton died because he was labeled a behavioral problem, a danger, and an inconvenience. He died while he was in a mental health crisis and unable to care for himself. He needed help from the people paid to care for him in the jail. He needed water, food and medical attention. He was denied those things. Two corrections officers forged records and lied about when they’d last checked on Keaton. They were put on leave and later resigned. The Whatcom County prosecutor is investigating to determine if someone should be charged with a crime. The FBI also is reviewing Keaton’s death. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown, who oversees the jail, fired a corrections lieutenant. The jail chief retired and the nurse left her job in the midst of a See JUSTICE, Page 4
Congressman Rick Larsen came to San Juan Island to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed trade agreement between 12 Pacific Rim countries that make up 40 percent of the world’s economy. The town-hall style meeting was attended by islanders from San Juan, Lopez and Orcas, including Lopez councilman Jamie Stephens. This was the fifth and last stop for Rep. Rick Larsen in a tour of meetings around the district. To begin the meeting, Larsen stated that he had not finished reading the more than 5,000 page document, though he plans to, and doesn’t know yet which way he will vote. He also addressed first-off two major concerns of TPP mentioned at the other meetings: that foreign corporations will be able to use TPP to challenge and undermine local laws, and that TPP may create a “race to the bottom” of wages and labor standards. Larsen said that foreign corporations are already challenging local laws on some fronts and that See LARSEN, Page 5
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San Juan County Sheriff’s Log The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls. Nov. 7 • A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a suspicious circumstance. • A San Juan Island man reported his neighbor had left a gate open and when walking his dog the neighbor’s dogs came out and attacked his dog. The dogs were separated and the injured dog taken to the vet. The suspect’s dogs were photographed and the county dog ordinances were discussed. • A Friday Harbor business owner reported a burglary attempt on a storage shed. The locking plate was bent and a lattice damaged, but no entry made or items stolen. Evening deputies were advised to be on watch. • Deputies were dispatched to a possible domestic dispute in Friday Harbor. The parties were contacted and it was found
to be verbal only, but very loud. The parties were calmed down and agreed to separate for the afternoon. They were advised of domestic violence laws and available counseling. Nov. 8 • A Friday Harbor property owner found a person had entered a cabin on their property and was passed out inside. The subject was contacted in the bed, arrested and booked into jail. • A Friday Harbor contractor reported tools stolen from a job site after finding the house unlocked. He went in and found his tool belt and Chicago Electric compressor missing. • Parking infractions were issued to vehicles parked over the 72-hour limit at the Obstruction Pass county dock on Orcas Island. • A Lopez Island family reported a possible car prowl of their vehicle parked in front of their home on Lopez Island. The car alarm was set off, probably scaring
the intruders away. • A deputy responded to a residence in Friday Harbor in reference to a welfare check. It was completed and all was okay. Nov. 9 • A derelict vehicle was abandoned in the traffic lane on Lopez Sound Road on Lopez Island. It was pushed off the road and back into the driveway it came from. • A San Juan Island vehicle owner called to report a hit and run he claimed happened the night before in town. Deputies examined and photographed the damage and took the vehicle owner’s statement. • A vehicle backed into a parked car in Eastsound. Nov. 10 • A deputy responded to a report of an Eastsound woman posting on social media that she was going to harm herself. The investigation was completed and proved to be unfounded. • Lopez Island deputies
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and the county coroner are investigating the death of a 45-year-old Lopez Island man. • Lopez Island deputies arrested a 31-year-old Lopez Island woman for assault in the fourth degree - domestic violence. She was transported to Friday Harbor pending a court appearance. • An Orcas Island man reported that his landlord had been harassing him. This incident was determined civil in nature and documented in the event it later turns into a criminal case. • Deputies responded to the Friday Harbor holding facility to prevent an inmate from harming himself in the holding cell. • A deputy responded to a report of an unwanted person at an Eastsound business. The person left the area prior to the deputy’s arrival. The subject is known to law enforcement due to his previous issues with anger, belligerence and threatening behavior.
Assault on Lopez By Cali Bagby Journal editor
Lisa Marie Johnson, 56, of Lopez Island was found guilty of assault in the third degree on Oct. 9 for a crime committed on Aug. 10. Johnson was ordered to pay $600 and serve two months of electronic home monitoring. She was also issued a no contact order for five years with the two victims as well as submitting to a substance abuse and mental health evaluation. According to court documents, the assault incident was part of a series of acts by Johnson to a couple who rented a home from her. On July 30, she blocked the couple’s driveway with her car until a member of the sheriff ’s office ordered her to move it. On Aug. 10, court documents describe Johnson sitting naked outside of the couple’s residence with a gun pointed at one of the victims, who asked her to leave as grandchildren were present. The documents state that when a deputy arrived on the scene she was pointing a gun at the residence. Johnson told the deputy that “he kicked my dog.” She denied pointing the gun at anyone. According to the deputy’s report, the incident started when Johnson was found sunbathing nude near the residence. After the woman who lived at the residence told Johnson that her behavior was inappropriate due to the presence of children the sheriff ’s office was called. The woman then told the deputy that Johnson’s dog ran toward her and barked aggressively so she threw a Bic lighter at it. The woman said that is when Johnson retrieved her shotgun and proceeded to sunbath nude with the firearm. According to the deputy’s report, the couple claimed that Johnson stated that, “If you ever hurt my dog again, I will shoot you.” She then repeated the statement to the deputy on duty. According to court documents the defendant suffered from bi-polar disorder, which impaired her ability to “conform her conduct to the requirements of the law.”
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2015 in review with the undersheriff By Meredith M. Griffith Special to the Journal
When sheriff Ron Krebs took the helm of the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office this January, he appointed Lead Detective Brent Johnson his second in command as undersheriff. The Journal asked Johnson to share his perspective on the past year. One of his top messages to the community was this: “We have good deputies. They’re here to serve, and they really do try to serve. As a whole, the deputies are good people. We want people to call, and we’re here to serve, and we will listen to you and try to make things better if we can.” As undersheriff, Johnson said he helps Krebs hammer out decisions on department policy, and he also provides support to the deputies,
helping provide them with needed training and equipment. He said the most critical law enforcement issues he sees facing our community are domestic violence, alcohol and drugs, and driving under the influence. Not surprisingly, Johnson also said drug and alcohol abuse is one of the main drivers behind domestic violence. As for how the changing of the guard has affected the law enforcement department, said Johnson, “I would hope the community as a whole would realize that Sheriff Krebs has looked at the department and he is trying to address things in the department that have become weak, that have not been addressed in the past four years. We had to correct a lot of those issues.” Johnson said at the top of their list for reform was communication: with the community; with groups like Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, EMS and fire; and interdepartment communication with deputies on staff. “Some organizations basically stopped hearing from us, and that was a real shame,” he said.
Johnson said that at the beginning of 2015, the San Juan Island EMS department was not making use of the sheriff ’s boat for emergencies due to an earlier breakdown in communication. “Now we have good communications, and a boat policy,” he said. “We also have training requirements for all the people that use that boat. We are back together as a full team.” Johnson said that he believes this year, deputies are handling calls and listening to the public better, adding, “I think the public is happier with us… We’re not perfect and we’re not going to solve all crimes. I wish we could. But we are definitely trying to do the right thing, and trying to do things the right way.” In regard to domestic violence, Johnson said he and Krebs have been working to develop more effective policies and ways to follow state RCWs, as the existing county protocol was “way outdated.” He said discussions with DVSAS have helped the department better understand domestic violence dynamics so they can improve deputy response.
“Domestic violence can be a very dangerous call for us, but also affects so many people in our community,” said Johnson. “No matter the economic standing, color, background, [domestic violence] crosses all economic lines. We really have to keep our eyes open and be fair, listen to what’s going on and what’s being told to us.” He wants people to know that the law very specifically requires that, in any domestic violence situation, if the officer can establish who is the primary aggressor, that person must be arrested. “To me, what makes police work very unique, is that we as police officers must protect the suspect as well as the victim, and that is kind of unique in our system,” he said. “When someone is accused of a crime, I work for him too, at that point. We have to protect both sides.” He added, “Our ultimate hope is not to put someone in jail, although that is sometimes necessary, but how can we help this family so it doesn’t continue to happen, so they can live in peace and have a decent
Probation counselor | Profile By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
When juvenile offenders are sent to Linnea Anderson’s formidable wooden desk for a talking to, she has a set procedure. As they sit across from her she opens her creaking drawer and reaches in. She pulls out Mr. Sketch scented markers and sets them on the table. Debating for a moment, she chooses one, maybe strawberry scented red, or lemon scented yellow. Then she draws a spiral. “Unfolding ever outward, growing always, returning to the same place at a slightly different level,” is the saying that Anderson paraphrases to explain her approach to change and growth with youth. Linnea Anderson, a juvenile probation counselor with San Juan County spoke at a Soroptomist International meeting Nov. 11 to illuminate her work with juvenile court services. “The concept is its a non judgemental approach to change,” Anderson said of the spiral. “Things are always going to be different,
and starting from a place of acknowledging things will be different.” Anderson took a winding path to end up as a juvenile probation counselor in San Juan County, starting at art school. From there she considered being a history teacher, which changed when she got involved with a college class that visited Maple Lane School in Washington a prison for boys ages 15-21. After graduating, she took a position working with juveniles in the prison system. In 2008, with the economic downturn, her position was discontinued, and Anderson began working as a juvenile probation counselor and relocated to Friday Harbor. A major difference about her job now compared to when she first started working with youth is their place in the justice system. While she used to work with juveniles who had been convicted, she now works with youth to foster empathy and kindness to avert a path to jail or prison. “In order to engage kids when they’re facing hard or
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family experience?” Though women do sometimes offend, he said that in his experience, primary aggressors are male. As for drug abuse and drug sales in San Juan County, Johnson said, “It’s very difficult to work on those, because … the folks who are doing drugs know who we are, they know where we live, they go to school with our kids. We have to depend a lot on informants, because we can’t buy drugs from somebody unless they’re really stupid.” He said that community members sometimes express frustration with the process of working to apprehend drug abusers, but explained, “Even if they’re drug users, they have rights. We can’t just walk up and [search them]. We don’t want to become a police state; we have certain federal and state rules we have to follow… We have rights in this country to be secure in our homes, our cars, and in our person. Homes are very protected for obvious reasons, so nine times out of 10 it means a search warrant.” For the sheriff ’s department to create a drug purchase sting operation requires extensive documentation, every step of which must follow protocol exactly and then be verified by a judge within 14 days. “We have no favorites,” he said. “We will work on any drug case that we can; it’s a
poison and it just irritates the heck out of me… It hurts our community.” He said it’s a poison that affects personal lives, families, work and spurs theft to feed the habit. Johnson’s most intense crime memory from 2015 was drug-related: he said Benjamin Hanks, the driver arrested for the April hitand-run attack on an Orcas Island high school girl, had smoked large amounts of marijuana prior to the accident. “He looked at her, hit the gas, and hit her,” said Johnson, “and it was all because of drugs. All that pain that she is going through didn’t have to happen.” Hanks plead guilty to Vehicle Assault (Class B) with DUI. Johnson’s final thoughts for the community: “We live in paradise. We really do, and if everyone just works together and thinks of each of us as part of the family, and if we think before we say things or do things, we truly will have a paradise here. Because I don’t want to live in Seattle; I want it to be the San Juan Islands. We need to take care of each other and watch each others’ backs. I’d like to ask the men of San Juan County to stand up and stop domestic violence. I would ask them to stand up and say, ‘Enough,’ to talk to their friends, and to say, ‘It’s not okay how you’re treating her.’”
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Continued from page 1 health department investigation. Island County has spent $20,000 for a corrections advisor to review jail operations. Brown made changes to improve medical and mental health screening. He apologized to Fred Farris and said Keaton died because of a “systematic breakdown.” Keaton’s story is not an isolated incident. He is one of the estimated 2 million people living with mental illness who are booked into the nation’s jails every year. Mental illness is three to six times more prevalent in jail than in the general population. Suicide
continues to be the leading cause of death among inmates and has been on the rise for a decade. The National Institute of Corrections and behavioral health experts say jails and prisons have become the country’s largest mental health institutions since the nation shut down psychiatric hospitals in the 1980s and failed to adequately replace them with community resources. Jails and prisons aren’t designed to properly care for people in crisis, or treat those with severe mental illness. Corrections officers often aren’t knowledgable about mental illnesses, and jails often lack adequate medical staffing. Inmates can be reluctant to report their
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mental illness because of the stigma. Sometimes a symptom of a person’s illness is to deny its presence. The 58-bed jail in Coupeville is just across the water from Snohomish County, where reforms have been under way at the jail after a series of deaths. Snohomish County has paid $3.7 million to settle lawsuits with the families of two young people who died after being denied adequate medical attention. Other lawsuits are pending. Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary has taken up the campaign for changes, saying any strategy that starts with the jail as the first step is wrong. Jails for too long have been used to hide mentally ill, drug-addicted and homeless populations. Keaton’s symptoms were so severe on April 1 that he couldn’t be arraigned for identity theft. The San Juan County judge urged Keaton’s mom not to bail her son out of jail. His public defender assured Ferrians
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that Keaton was safe in jail. The judge ordered him to be evaluated by a psychologist at Western State Hospital. But long delays plague the state psychiatric hospital in Pierce County, which is under a court order to admit inmates sooner so they don’t languish, untreated, in jails. Fred Farris regrets not paying Keaton’s $10,000 bail. “If I would have been allowed to see him for one minute, I would not have left,” Farris said. “It would have just taken one person to do the right thing.” Keaton grew up on Lopez Island among gardens, woods and neighbors whose homes were as open to him as if he were their own. He was an imaginative child who made up stories about castles and knights and acted out the scenes with his buddies. The inquisitive boy filled a quiet home with questions and tall tales. He helped his mom plant a garden and flourished in
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the alternative classroom she helped start at the local elementary school. He was a graceful and powerful athlete and often gathered up his friends to shoot hoops at a church basketball court. Fred Farris and Keaton’s stepmom, Susan, an elementary school speech therapist, moved in 2005 to Coupeville, where they live with their daughters Vivian, 10, and Mia, 8. Keaton lived with them for two years of high school, doing just enough homework to be eligible to play sports. He moved back in with his mom on Lopez Island for his senior year so he could graduate with his closest friends. After high school, Keaton worked odd jobs, moving around between his parents’ homes and his Uncle Louie’s house in Redmond. Keaton’s bliss would have been behind the wheel of a VW van, exploring the country, and at the helm of a sailboat, headed for a warm beach, his dad said. “He’d like to think of himself as a pirate,” Fred Farris said as he sifted through the rocks, feathers, arrowheads and other treasures Keaton collected and stowed away in a wooden box. They were friends. Keaton was the best man at his dad’s wedding. Since their son’s death, others have asked Farris and Ferrians if Keaton showed symptoms of mental illness as he was growing up. Memories, precious gifts now that he’s gone, don’t offer up an answer. Keaton was a sensitive and compassionate boy. Ferrians can still picture her young son standing in a neighbor’s house, a skinny arm wrapped around a friend’s shoulder, comforting the boy, whose father had died. Keaton was “pure love,” his friend Tanissa LavigneThomas said. Family and friends could count on him for an encouraging text message at just the right time. Tense moments dissolved into laughter with one of Keaton’s goofy faces. In photographs, he was rarely without a smile. Yet, in the last year of his life, Keaton wasn’t so quick to ham it up for the camera and his eyes lost some of their mischief. The first manic episode struck in late 2013 while Keaton was staying with his mom on Lopez. Her gentle son screamed at someone she couldn’t see. Keaton didn’t remember breaking a door, or punching a tree, or the helicopter ride to a Bellingham hospital. His parents plunged into the unfamiliar, consulting
therapists and researching mental illness. They jumped through the endless hoops to get Keaton the right treatment. Meanwhile, their son’s easygoing nature was fading under the weight of his illness. It crashed against him like the waves he’d watched reshape the shoreline. At Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, Keaton was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and prescribed antipsychotics. Encouraged to focus on his health, Keaton rested, read and built a garden bed outside his family’s Coupeville house. He and his dad jogged the island’s rolling green hills. When the symptoms retreated, Keaton stopped taking the antipsychotics. An aspiring writer, he didn’t like the way they dulled his senses and ambushed his creativity. Keaton dreamed of being able to support himself as a writer and performed his poetry on street corners. His parents were in the early stages of trying to understand Keaton’s illness. Their strong, healthy son was vulnerable to an unseen wound. They didn’t know how far it reached or where it would lead. “I would never describe Keaton as mentally ill. For me, I saw it as episodic and we didn’t have enough time to understand how, or if, his daily life would be affected,” Ferrians said. Keaton wondered if he would feel like himself again. Could he go back? Would people treat him the same? He didn’t want to tell some of his friends and family about his hospital stay. His brain had betrayed him. His dad said it’s not easy to say those words, to believe that you can still be the wizard who loves watching the Detroit Lions and making your little sisters laugh. Fred Farris urged Keaton to take the medication. He didn’t want Keaton to be defined by the label on a prescription bottle but Farris believed it helped his son even out. They had some tough conversations about how to deal with Keaton’s illness. Keaton believed he needed sunshine and the outdoors. Those had always been part of his life, his peace. He also believed marijuana would keep the symptoms at bay. Although he still moved around a bit, Keaton retreated back to Lopez, working toward finding a place of his own with friends and a job, exploring his independence and writing more. To read the rest of the article visit www.sanjuanjournal.com.-
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Continued from page 1 practice of the county to not use them in years prior to that. Vincent said he didn’t know what brands or types of chemicals were used before they were banned. But, he said, the county has a legal responsibility to control noxious weeds. According to Bruce Gregory, chairman of the noxious weed board, the county spends as much as $15,000 annually for removal of scotch broom, until 2005 when funding for the program ended. In 2007, the county hired a consultant and spent $10,000 on a management plan for shortterm eradication and longterm maintenance. In 2008, the county funded a roadside maintenance technician to control noxious weeds on county right-of-ways and implement an integrated weed management program. The program worked well, but the position was eliminated in 2010 and “since that time roadside weed control by public works has been spo-
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sides of all the county roads they are responsible for, it would add up to 650 acres. He also told the council that the use of herbicides didn’t mean random wide-spread spraying. “Any use of herbicides would be as a last resort,” Vincent said. “Public Works would not just go out and start spraying. We would try best management practices first.” If that proved inefficient, then use of organic herbicides would be by hand application to plants after they were cut to ground level. Possible use of pumpstyle backpack sprayers might happen. But even with that, council members opted not to make changes to the ordinance. All three councilmen said they were not in favor of the changes as presented and urged Vincent to go back to the drawing board. Councilman Rick Hughes said he would like public works to take another growing season to look at what can be done to control noxious weed growth without the use of any chemicals, including the use of volun-
teer labor by neighboring property owners. “Then, one year from now we can revisit this,” Hughes said. “But for now we need to continue (to limit) growth without chemical solutions.” Vincent said he doesn’t plan to bring the subject back to the council any time soon. He said that there is no funding for a roadside maintenance technician which he said was a “rather technical job” and would cost about $60,000. Bruce George, chairman of the noxious weed board, however, said the board will continue to pursue a solu-
tial Investor-State Dispute Settlements and whether the process is constitutional or not, and the concern of enforcement on issues like labor disputes and standards. “Objectively you could say there they are, but is it going to be enforced? That’s a critical question to answer,” Larsen said Larsen also said that the number of jobs created or lost by TPP is not a gauge that will influence his decision due to the number of reports that had wildly different estimates. “The methodology of their reports depends on the ideology of those who are writing them,” Larsen said. “You have to be discernible about that.” Jobs did factor into the
discussion, however, as Larsen stated that 40 percent of jobs in Washington state are trade-related, and he said he had to consider that in his decision. Other concerns brought forward by audience members about TPP include the secretive nature in which the trade agreement was written, degradation of food safety coming into the country,and not doing enough to end forced labor abroad. Trade negotiations finished Oct. 5, and President Barack Obama notified Congress of his intent to sign the agreement Nov. 5, which begins a 90 day wait period until he signs the agreement. The full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership can be found online at the Office of the US Trade Representative.
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radic and less than effective,” Gregory wrote in a letter to county manager Mike Thomas. Besides requesting the use of herbicides, the noxious weed board has asked that more attention be paid by public works to the spread of weeds through mowing; that mowing be done when the plant’s life cycle would minimize the spread of those weeds; that public works consult with the weed board before adding any new seed mix in the right-of-ways, and that the roadside technician position be restored. At the meeting, council members heard more than 40 minutes of comments from the public, the majority of whom opposed the use of any chemicals or herbicides. Following that, Vincent told the council that he wasn’t bringing the matter forward “lightly.” “This is a difficult position to be in,” he said. “Legally, we are required to control noxious weeds on the property we own.” He added that if you took the right-of ways on both
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Letters to the Editor Fall island fun
I would like to thank the organizations that hosted the Fall Fest event at the Land Bank office and Driggs park on Oct. 23. Children and caregivers enjoyed carving pumpkins, bobbing for apples (in a very creative way), making art projects with Garry Oak acorns and learning about bats and echolocation. Thank you to the San Juan County Land Bank, National Historical Park, San Juan Preservation Trust, and Wolf Hollow for providing such a fun and educational afternoon! The staff and volunteers who put the event together made it a wonderful time and my family looks for-
Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL LOPEZ High Low Precip Nov. 9 51 37 .05 Nov. 10 50 36 Nov. 11 51 40 .11 Nov. 12 50 41 .60 Nov. 13 54 41 1.25 Nov. 14 48 42 .82 Nov. 15 51 36 .30 Precipitation in Nov.: 4.31” Precipitation in 2015: 21.39” Reported by Jack Giard Bakerview Rd. SAN JUAN High Low Precip Nov. 9 50 37 Nov. 10 48 35 .07 Nov. 11 52 39 Nov. 12 48 45 .28 Nov. 13 54 46 .65 Nov. 14 48 42 .16 Nov. 15 48 33 .05 Precipitation in Nov.: 1.63” Precipitation in 2015: 16.41” Reported by Weather Underground Roche Harbor Water Systems SUNRISE, SUNSET Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Nov. 24
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ward to the next event in Driggs Park. CAITLIN BLETHEN San Juan Island
Thanks for the internet service
Best new service in the San Juan Islands: Rock Island Communications. It is a real treat to work with our very own start-up internet/phone company. We now have high speed internet at our home. No more spinning wheels, and streaming doesn’t stop. Who would have thought it possible? The staff at Rock Island Communications is professional, technically knowledgable, friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high quality service. Whether it is Alan or Ali, Gerry or Dan, Justin or Brian or the many other staff who think outside the box to bring real fiber optic to the San Juan Islands, you are appreciated. A special thank you to the OPALCO Board of Directors, current and past, for having the foresight and perseverance to make Rock Island Communications happen. BERN AND ANNE MARIE SHANKS Deer Harbor
To my island neighbors
I wish to thank the many people who supported and encouraged me during this past election. I have new friends and a deeper appreciation of the many islanders who unselfishly devote their time and efforts to serving each other. I won’t be taking a seat on the 2016 San Juan County Public Hospital District Board; however, my experiences in this six-month campaign will help me expand my personal efforts to secure lasting health care benefits for our island com-
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munity. This campaign has increased voter awareness of how EMS and Peace Island Medical Center contribute to the security and quality of all our lives. Hopefully this awareness will promote the general public’s enthusiastic support for both health care agencies. EMS personnel just secured a new chief who will lead them through the complex steps necessary for voter approval of the 2016 levy request. PIMC is already working on many fronts to deal with a broad range of health care needs identified by the August 2015 report of the Community Foundation. Economic realities will continue to challenge all island medical providers but I’m very optimistic about the future outlook for health care in San Juan County. WILLIAM E. HANCOCK MD San Juan Island
Feeling lucky
We are so lucky to have such amazing, polite, creative, responsible elementary school children who participated in the STEM Center and spaghetti feed night Tuesday, Nov. 10. All the parents, teachers, and community volunteers who planned and added to the fun and learning deserve huge applause! It was fabulous! Thank you. FRANCIE HANSEN San Juan Island
Think outside the Square
While I appreciate the convenience of using my credit card to buy groceries or some used tools from Community Treasures, it pains me to see local businesses having to use third-
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party vendors to accept my non-cash payment. Let’s assume they’re all using Square: according to the website the business has to pay anywhere from 2.753.5 percent per transaction. Let’s say I spend $50 on dinner at Mike’s: that’s $1.37$1.75 lost to fees. That doesn’t sound like much, but that’s just one transaction. My parents used to run a restaurant, I know every penny counts and it all adds up. I’d like to ask my fellow islanders (especially business owners) to consider the idea of using an alternative currency like Bitcoin. Imagine paying for your soy latte at The Bean with the Coinbase app on your smartphone – you’d still have the cash-free convenience and The Bean would get 100 percent of the sale. Then multiply all the fees saved at every local business, every day, every tour-
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ist season. It’s even possible to set up a system that could accept Bitcoin transactions without an Internet connection (not that the Internet ever goes out here). Yes, Bitcoin and alternative currencies can be an intimidating subject, but the fundamentals are simple and there are plenty of resources out there to explain how it works. I really believe it’d be a worthwhile investment for us to consider how an alternative currency like Bitcoin could help further sustain our local economy. LAURA DAVISROBESON Friday Harbor
Disagree with coverage
I strongly disagree with the journalistic choice you made to publish the victim’s statement in the Oct. 31 front page [of the
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Tell us how you think we’re doing
Friday Harbor Film Fest should be on every persons bucket list
Wind, rain and a drop in temperature; autumn announced its arrival in no uncertain terms. And so we say “So long” to another busy summer season and “Hello” to what is, for most islanders, an opportunity to ease back on the throttle a bit in the months ahead. Or is it? Along with the fall comes a different set of seasons begging for attention: county budget, a new school year, legislative sessions and more. After the hustle and bustle of summer, we at the Journal would like to know what you think. Do you agree with the county’s proposed 2016 budget? What are your thoughts on local crime? How do you feel about our coverage of criminal activity? Are you concerned about water conservation? Do you think the county should or should not use herbicides to control roadside weeds? All of these issues are covered in this edition of your community newspaper. The opinion pages of the Journal devoted to letters to the editor and guest columns is a favorite among readers, and the sheriff ’s log still takes the lead for “most read” stories online. We’re gratified that so many of you take the time to write, and to share your insights, thoughts and opinions both with us and your neighbors, in person or through phone or email. We also appreciate the input on our online surveys, the latest on page 2. To give us insight into your media preferences, answer our survey on www.sanjuanjournal.com starting Dec. 1. We welcome all kinds of letters as long as they are 350 words or less, pertain to a local topic and are not defamatory to private individuals. Is there something you would like to see us cover? Do you have an idea for a special section? What do you like or dislike about our coverage? Send us your opinions either for print or just for our consideration to Cali Bagby at editor@sanjuanjournal.com or Anna V. Smith at asmith@sanjuanjournal.com.
PUBLIC MEETINGS n Board of Health Public meeting, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m. at Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street. n Agricultural Resources Committee meeting, Nov. 18, 4 p.m. at San Juan Library. n San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 public meeting, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. at Legislative Hearing Room 55 Second Street. n San Juan Island School District Board of Directors, Nov. 18, 5 p.m. in the Friday Harbor High School library n Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Nov. 19, 8:40 a.m. at 849A Argyle Ave. n Building Advisory Council monthly meeting, Nov. 19, 11:45 a.m. at 1011 Mullis Street.
For the Record n An article in the 11/11 edition of the Journal was given a misleading headline. The article, “New nurse at medical center,” was about new nurse practitioner Mallory Brown, ARNP, not a new registered nurse. Nurse practitioners are different from registered nurses in a number of ways, including the ability to establish their own practices, develop treatment plans for their patients and prescribe medications. n The cover photograph on the 11/11 edition of the Journal had an error in the caption. The featured fish was a longfin sculpin, not a spotted ratfish. Thanks to Jim Morrison for letting us know.
By Cynthia Broom Townsend Special to the Journal
When my friend Zandra Gutierrez asked me to volunteer at the 2015 Friday Harbor Film Festival, I was hesitant. For me, coming from Kansas City, Miss., it’s cars, planes, busses, ferries and walking before I even pull on my volunteer shirt. Then I remembered the beauty of the islands; the excitement of the inaugural festival, and passages were booked. There are two ways to approach my experiences at this year’s festival. One would be to concentrate on the fantastic documentaries. Documentaries are knowledge through entertainment. To attend movies of such quality and interest that no one moves, let alone speaks or texts on cell phones, is an experience in and of itself. To witness grown men cry during a movie about violence against women, causes a rise in hope for every woman who also views the film. Watching four young males graduate from college foregoing capitalist gains to promote adventure, their love of wild mustangs and our western landscapes, by riding from the Mexico border to the Canadian border, was heartening. The subject matter was about the mustangs, but the lessons were in young leadership, teamwork, respecting nature and appreciating the wisdom of elders. I learned how to die in Oregon and explore Mars. The second way to describe my experiences is by focusing on community spirit. Friday Harbor is the most populist of the San Juan Islands in Washington State. Which is not to say it’s metropolitan. Therein lies the beauty. It’s a 24/7 version of Brigadoon in the Pacific
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Northwest. The population is small, but their dedication to the success of the film festival goes far beyond being neighborly. It’s community support, commitment, loyalty, dependability and generosity in motion. Volunteers showed up en masse. Directors were accessible and approachable, willing to indulge in selfies, autographs and discussions about their film work. I have volunteered all over the world. This experience was one of my most enjoyable. In a film canister; attending next years festival should be on everyone’s bucket list. Thank you Lynn, Karen, and Zandra, for putting together a topnotch festival. You are a small, but talented, group of dedicated women who know how to do things right.
News from the county
Building applications to get ‘Lean’ – Submitted by San Juan County
As Community Development Director Sam Gibboney prepares to move a new position in County government, she is coordinating a sea of change in the application process for residential building permits. Gibboney estimates that half of the residential building permit applications submitted in San Juan County encounter delays because documentation is incomplete or required information is missing. While applications are on hold and staff spends time seeking needed information, other applications awaiting review can stack up, causing delays that can be costly to both builders and the county. The department is now testing a new permit process for residential development that Gibboney believes will drastically reduce or even eliminate those delays. “A complaint we have often heard from developers is that there are too many moving parts – too many departments, divisions, inspectors and reviewers involved – and that there is no one place to find out all the information they should have before they walk in the door and pay their fee. Those complaints have often been justified,” Gibboney said. The new permitting process, expected to be in place within the first three months of 2016, simplifies the early steps in submitting an application, provides more informa-
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tion based on the scope and location of the project, then brings subject matter experts from the San Juan County Health Department, Public Works and Community Development to meet with the applicant to make sure that the application is complete before it is submitted. Health department director Mark Tompkins, who helped design the new process, said, “When we dug into this, we discovered that some information was unnecessarily traveling back and forth between departments.” Under the new system such things as septic system plans and water availability certifications will be reviewed and approved directly by experts in the
Health Department, instead of involving reviewers from both departments. “This has been one place where, in the past, missing information and miscommunication has caused frustrating delays for the applicants, and for us as well,” Tompkins said. The new application process is the result of a program initiated by County Manager Mike Thomas to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks in government services. “Over the years there have been many initiatives to streamline government, with varying degrees of success. The system we’re using is called Lean. Its strength is that it involves a continuing learning process, not just a one time redo.” Thomas said that when Sam Gibboney becomes the county’s Deputy Public Works Director at year’s end, her core duties will include working with a five-person “Lean Team” to improve communication between departments and simplify processes throughout county government. “I’m pleased that we’ve been able to create this position. It is something new for the county, and I expect it to benefit everyone who conducts business with the county.” When Gibboney moves to her new position, Erika Shook, currently the Community Development Director in the City of Enumclaw, will take over the top spot in San Juan County’s Community Development Department.
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Paul Tracy Schwedler, 93, of Friday Harbor, Wash., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5 at his home in Friday Harbor. He was born on Nov. 2, 1922 in Nyack, New York to Rudolph Carl and Bertha Shultz Schwedler. Paul graduated from Ballard High School in Seattle, Wash. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII at Fort Lewis, Wash. He found his career path in banking and gained his education in that field graduating from the Pacific Coast Banking School. After graduation he began his banking career as a Washington state bank examiner. This led to a position at
Security State Bank in Chehalis, Wash., where he was eventually promoted to president. Paul was an early proponent of branch banking, which led to a significant expansion of independent bank branches. His next position was President of Columbia Bank in the Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington, after which he retired. He moved to Friday Harbor in 1977 where he was instrumental in the establishment of Islanders Bank. His hobbies included woodworking, golf, tennis, sailing, flyfishing and especially tying his own flies. Paul had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed entertaining children with his magic tricks. He also loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. Paul embraced the many advances in technology as he grew into his elder years. He also enjoyed many years of international travel with his wife, Virginia, which
were highlighted by his interaction with the local people of each country. Paul was a very devout Christian who loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom he served faithfully. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mary and Maxine, and his daughter, Gayle. Paul is survived by his wife Virginia; sons Jerry (Loretta) Lilly, Ted (Jenny) Lilly and Patrick (Patty) Lilly; daughters Carole Ann (Don) Carroll, Karen Beth (Gary) Goldstein, and Melissa (Mike) Locke; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at San Juan Valley Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, Wash.
Mike Chadwick: 1932 - 2015
Mike Chadwick died peacefully at home Nov. 4, after waging a three year battle with cancer. He lived a quiet life of devotion to his work, honor to his country, and love for his family and friends. He was born in Manchester, England in 1932, attended grammar school there, and in 1942 transferred to Rishworth School in Yorkshire. It was considered a safer place during WWII. He shared fond memories of his Rishworth days, recalling once that he used to count the RAF planes that were leaving on bombing raids and then again, counting those returning. At age 13 he visited Paris with school chums and remembered selling coffee on the black market in order to obtain francs to spend at Pigalle. The experience of climbing the Eiffel Tower stayed with him. At sixteen, after the war, he accompanied his mother to Canada where she remarried to an American GI. Mike enrolled at Shawnigan Lake School, Vancouver Island, to complete requirements for high school. He continued quasi military training through the Cadet Corps and played on the cricket team. The headmaster let him repair a fleet of derelict sailboats so that he and his schoolmates could learn to sail (and visit the girls’ school across the lake). Thus began his lifelong love for sailing. In order to earn money for college, Mike worked summers in Kodiak and Adak Island in Alaska, Spokane and Seattle on a wide variety of jobs. He attended Stanford and the University of Washington, taking special interest in engineering and land surveying. He was drafted to service in the U.S. Army and served in Korea as a communications specialist. He spent his 21st birthday in a foxhole near the north-south border ... the lowest point of his life. The greatest sight of his life was returning to the U.S. by sailing beneath the San Francisco Bay Bridge aboard a military transport. Upon completing education at the UW, he began a career as a land surveyor. He worked for the city of Seattle at first, then joined Howard Harstad Engineering in Seattle. In 1969, when
Boeing laid off 10,000 employees, business dried up. Mike decided to form a partnership with Bob Meriwether in Bellevue. In 1973, he formed Chadwick Surveying and Engineering, and practiced in Seattle for the next 25 years. At retirement, the business was sold to Bob Winters, who renamed the firm Chadwick and Winters Surveying. When told of Mike’s passing, Bob said, “We’ll never change the company name. It will always be Chadwick and Winters Surveying”. This speaks to the integrity and reputation of the founder. Mike met Kathy in summer of 1958 in a coffee shop at their workplace. They married in 1960 and soon became a family with two delightful daughters; Karen Marie and Susan Margaret. Mike took to family life like a skipper to his yacht. He enjoyed taking his girls hiking and camping throughout Washington State, making sure they learned to bike, drive, bowl, ski, Folkdance and sail. Every time a new boyfriend appeared on the scene, Mike would ask, “Does he have a good paper route?” He mastered skills needed to rewire and put in a new service entrance in their first house. He reroofed and painted all three of their houses. He served as Blockwatch captain for several years. Neighbors respected and admired him. Later the two new loves of his life were born to Susan and her hus-
and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Paul, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Friday Harbor Food Bank or your favorite charity.
band Randy. Alicia Kathryn and Jonah Michael, his dear grandchildren, lit up his life every time he saw or spoke to them. Mike was challenged by the mountains, and joined The Mountaineers. After passing and later teaching the technical climbing courses, he ascended the major peaks in Washington, and reached the summit of Mt. Rainier on three occasions. He added downhill skiing, ski mountaineering and snowshoeing to his list of activities. He was equally challenged by the sea, and fulfilled a wish to own his own sailboat. The first was “Shinbanger” which stayed in Lake Washington, then Bilbo Baggins (alias “Headbanger”) at Shilshole Bay, then two more boats named Bilbo Baggins. Gollum, the dinghy was towed behind. He taught sailing courses at Green Lake in Seattle, and for the Mountaineers Sailing Group. The thrill and joy of sailing in and around the San Juan and Gulf Islands never waned. He visited Bilbo Baggins every week to test the lights or run the engine, until a few weeks ago. He admired and supported the fine work of the Friday Harbor Power Squadron. He loved sharing stories and learning from his many friends in the Friday Harbor Sailing Club. Mike and Kathy thought long and hard about moving from their longtime family home at retirement time, but were drawn to the San Juans by the lure of ports further away. He absolutely loved living here and enjoyed the company of new friends and neighbors. Nothing beat having a daily hot cuppa coffee (or two) at San Juan Coffee and The Bean. The family wishes to express deep heartfelt gratitude for all of you who helped Mike and Kathy during the period of his illness with home renovations and repairs, boat maintenance, car and motorcycle upkeep, meal preparations, health care, moral support and end-of-life care. You are wonderful. It made a difference. An informal remembrance tea and celebration of his life will be held at the Grange on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers/gifts, please consider giving blood at the next local blood drive. It would comfort us to know that the supply is being replenished and available for others.
County vacancies on various boards The county council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available at sanjuanco.com/Council/. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: 378-2898 Email:sueko@sanjuanco.com. For a detailed list of vacancies visit www.sanjuanjournal.com.
Memorial notice Frederick Garnet Topham 1918-2015 Frederick’s memorial will be at the San Juan Yacht Club Nov. 28, 1 - 4 p.m. Watch the Journal for a full obituary.
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‘We Are Monsters’ show features local island kids By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
This year’s Family Theatre performance is “We Are Monsters,” based on the book by Denver Casado and Betina Hershey. The story features vegetarian vampires tossing heads of lettuce, “Thriller”-dancing zombies and a peculiar little monster looking for friendship. The musical centers on monsters who gather in an abandoned theatre to hold a cabaret. Curious humans sneak in to the theatre to uncover their secrets and find that they aren’t so different after all. The 60 kids and adults in the play dress up as zombies, werewolves, humans and vampires. “Directing kids is a joy,” said director Penelope Haskew. “They are open to trying anything, they have good ideas that they aren’t afraid to share and they absorb all the masses of information coming at them, everything from nuances in the script to routines backstage.” “We Are Monsters” marks Haskew’s seventh kids show and sixth Family Theatre show at San Juan Community Theatre. It’s also the first time that she’s directed and acted in a production simultaneously. “I’m not filling a big role but I couldn’t resist the temptation to dance along with my other adults under Lisa Duke’s guidance,” Haskew said. “And, since I still have a daughter in the cast I didn’t feel too guilty about joining in.”
Haskew had her work cut out for her with 60 people involved in this production. With so many people playing so many parts, Haskew said it was difficult to find roles with scripts that would offer enough for the kids to “bite into.” That, she said, and finding dressing room space. In addition, they don’t always have time to get deep into character like a cast that is smaller and older, but they do learn what it means to work together and “learn the mechanics of telling a story on stage.” “I know that the varied skills they pick up in the process will be useful to them in all other activities they do too,” Haskew added. Her favorite part of putting on kids shows is watching them grow in confidence level, some starting out quietly and then through the years gaining skills and becoming proud of what they can do. The upcoming production features parents and children from kindergarten to sixth grade. “I think audiences will especially enjoy seeing their friends and family up on stage and that they’ll get a kick out of the spectrum of sizes our actors come in, from about three feet to six feet with every stop in between,” Haskew said. We Are Monsters will play Nov. 19-21 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. The Nov. 19 showing is “Pay What You Can.” Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 student reserved. For a slideshow of photos visit www.sanjuanjournal.com.
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Vampires close in on a werewolf and a human in the play.
IMA Islands Artists’ Registry Show — Submitted by IMA
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Remembrance by Mark Gardner will be one featured artwork.
Calendar Wednesday, Nov. 18 Coping with Change, San Juan Island Library Community Room, 6 p.m., free. Hospice of San Juan’s series offers monthly sessions to help people manage often challenging changes that occur toward the end of life for self, friends, family and neighbors. Badminton and Ping Pong, Adult Drop-in, 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Join fellow islanders for adult drop-in badminton or ping pong games. $3 punch tickets available. Also on Nov. 23, 25, 30 and Dec. 2 Winter Preparedness, San
Juan Island Grange Hall Program begins at 7 p.m., preceded by a 6 p.m. potluck. Free and informative.
Thursday, Nov. 19 Community Wellness, Lavendera Massage, 6:30 p.m., free. Join us for free 15 minute massages that include reiki, massage, and intuitive readings. Mended Hearts Support Group meeting, Peace Island Medical Center, 10 a.m., free. Monthly meeting of the Mended Hearts supporting heart patient from diagnosis through recovery and beyond. Basketball adult drop-in, 8-10 p.m., Hall Gym. Join fellow islanders for adult drop-in basketball games.$3 punch tickets available. Also
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art welcomes the community to our fourth exhibition of works by more than 70 county-wide artists’ registry members, a riot of art and color displaying an amazing range of talent. Look forward to the impressive diversity of local talent with paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and encaustic, as well as pastels, photography, mixed media, pottery, sculpture, glass, wood, textiles and jewelry by Artists’ Registry members. This year’s show, organized around “Tattered, Torn and Sepia” features emerging and established artists expressing the beauty, identity, authenticity and connectedness of our community. The IMA artists embrace our islands as a place of enduring discovery and their art as advocating for their own most spirited selves. The opening reception is on Nov. 20, 5-8
on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1. Indoor Soccer, San Juan County Fair Building, 6:30 p.m. Drop-in program for soccer enthusiasts and beginners alike, ages 16+. $5 drop in fee.
Friday, Nov. 20 Reception for Artists’ Registry Show, IMA, 5 p.m., free. The fourth exhibition of works by more than 70 countywide Artists’ Registry members. The show will be up from Nov. 21 until Jan. 11, open Friday-Mondays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21 Panorama - Amazon: The Truth behind the Click, SJI Library, 7 p.m., free. Join host Ken Crawbuck for a BBC documentary about the online
retailer that transformed how the world shops. Follow an order from “click” to delivery and see how Amazon runs its company and treats its employees. 3rd Saturday Grange Dance, SJI Grange Hall, 7-9 p.m. From Seattle, Tom & Amy Wimmer calling with the Bellingham band The Alphabeats – Clyde and Susan Curley on fiddle and piano, Mike Habeman on mandolin and Kris Parker on bass. No partners or experience needed. $10 donation, 378-3836, on facebook @ sanjuanislandscontradance. Grad Night Rummage and Bake Sale, Friday Harbor High School Commons, 9 a.m., free admission. Funds raised will be used to help with Grad Night 2016, an
p.m. “It has been a four-year journey to this, our biggest exhibition ever,” said Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso, the curator of the show which features artwork for sale. IMA People’s Choice Award for various categories of art will be introduced and attendees can vote for their favorite. “This show is a celebration of islands’ art,” said IMA executive director, Ian Boyden. “IMA is wholeheartedly committed to supporting the creativity, education and exposure of local artists. Introducing the entire community to the scope of artistic possibilities is an exciting part of our mission.” Admission is free and this show is sponsored by Browne’s Home Center, Friday Harbor Electric and Mancuso Design and Construction. To find out more go to www.imaartistregistry.com.
exciting night of safe and sane fun for the high school’s senior class in June. Wreaths and garlands and swags workshop, Mullis Community Center, 10 a.m., $35. Greenery, ribbons, bobbles, glitter and more to celebrate the new season. Includes hands-on instruction with an array of decorative supplies and materials. Bring your tools such as clippers, gloves and other tools you may need.
Sunday, Nov. 22 Free Thanksgiving dinner, 1 p.m., free, Friday Harbor High School Cafeteria. Come one, come all. Volunteers are needed for the annual nocost dinner. To volunteer, call 378-2046 Teen Open Gym, Fair build-
ing, 7 p.m., free. For those wanting to get out of the house and hit the hoops, among other gym play.
Monday, Nov. 23 Conscientious Projector Documentaries: Dying to Be Me, SJI Library, 7 p.m., free. Join host Rob Simpson for Dying to Be Me. Anita Moorjani, author of Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing. After fighting cancer for almost four years, she went from near death to recovered and no more cancer in a matter of weeks.
Tuesday, Nov. 24 Roller Hockey,main building. There are three age groupings for hour long roller hockey, ages 5-8 at 5:30 p.m.; ages 9-15 at 6:30
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Community briefs Two more homes
The San Juan Community Home Trust has two more homes coming soon to phase two of Sun Rise, the new neighborhood of permanently affordable homes now being developed by San Juan Community Home Trust. The houses, from Victoria B.C., will be brought by barge to the boat ramp at Jackson Beach, arriving at 9 a.m. on Nov. 18. These two smaller homes, each approximately 1,000 square feet, will be moved to the site at the end of Grover Street, adding to the three that were delivered in August that are now being renovated. The houses will be moved during the night, traveling on streets through town. They are small enough not to require that power lines be lifted. Seven more homes will be brought in next year, bringing the total to 12 homes in this pocket neighborhood. These “recycled” homes from the 1920s and 1930s era are being saved from demolition, as new property
owners favor larger, newer homes. Rather than being destroyed, these charming vintage dwellings will find new life in a new setting, rather than being relegated to land fill. They were wellbuilt, using quality materials, and the renovations to bring them up to contemporary and local codes, will make them fine additions to housing here on the island. I Learn more about the Home Trust and its plans by attending the Annual Meeting of the San Juan Community at the San Juan Island Grange Hall on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
Arts council seeks members
The San Juan County Arts Council is seeking new members for the board of directors to begin in December. The council strives for representation from all islands and values individuals who care about the arts. Past or present involvement in allied organizations and enterprises would be a plus. SJCAC’s mission is to promote, support and connect the arts throughout the
PALACE THEATER
THE HUNGER GAMES:
MOCKINGJAY PT 2.
Begins Friday, Nov. 20th As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.
Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
SPECTRE
Last Day: Tuesday, Nov. 24th
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
Stars: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux
★ THE GOOD DINOSAUR STARTS WED., NOV. 25TH ★
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The mobile Washington State Department of Social and Human Services is coming Dec. 8 and 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Friday Harbor Family Resource Center. Division of Child Support staff will be on the truck
Dec. 9 to assist islanders with cases or questions. At this event, people may apply for cash assistance, basic food assistance and medical assistance. Islanders can also drop off paperwork, complete an Eligibility Review, Mid-Certification Review or make changes to an existing case.
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San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its fall evening program series with Winter Preparedness on Wednesday Nov. 18 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7 p.m. preceded by a potluck at 6 p.m. – all are welcome and encouraged to attend. The program describes how to prepare for and
enjoy in comfort the windy wild winter weather of the islands. Outages, snow, freezes, windstorms, and floods are a part of island life; learning how to survive winter in style is a key part of island culture. Brendan Cowan of the San Juan County Department of Emergency Management will talk about winter preparedness, followed by a candle-making workshop. Bring some 8 ounce canning jars and we’ll supply the wax and wicks.
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As The Animal Protection Society continues its efforts to raise funds for a new animal shelter here, the current shelter building is showing signs of wear and tear after over 30 years of service to the community. The roof
leaks in places, doors and windows are drafty and the chain link fencing is broken in places; to name just a few things in need of repair. Last week, after many years of service, the heating system broke. The repairs needed are extensive and although parts are on order; they are not due to arrive for several days. Staff and volunteers are busy trying to keep the dogs and cats at the shelter warm in the interim, with space heaters and microwaveable heating pads, but extra blankets are needed during this cold snap to help insulate kennels and provide warmth for the animals at the shelter. To donate blankets to the animal shelter, drop them off at 111 Shelter Road.
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Public Information Officer San Juan Island Fire and Rescue
The San Juan Island Fire and Rescue Hall of Fame was created to honor those that make a significant contribution to the development and success of the department. Every five years the honors are awarded. The three new recipients join the 22 people already on the Hall of Fame plaque pictured at right: Tender Operator Harry See (shown left) has served the community as a department member for the past 20 years. He has filled many roles during that time including serving as a company officer and providing both informal and formal leadership in heavy rescue, fire boat operations, driver training, water supply operations and firefighter safety. Retired firefighter Rebecca Smith (shown center) was with the depart-
ment for 17 years. She was a vital part of the Cape San Juan station crew and helped develop the department’s heavy rescue capabilities. She also provided guidance to the organization by serving for six years as a fire district commissioner. Captain Noel Monin (shown right)
has 18 years of service with the department. He has been active in rescue operations and played a leadership role in the organization’s wildland fire fighting capabilities. For the past 14 years he has developed and lead the department’s maintenance program.
Marbled murrelet conservation At its regular monthly public meeting Nov. 3, the board of natural resources began the process of comparing five alternative proposals aimed at conserving habitat for the marbled murrelet on state trust lands in western Washington. “I’m pleased with the robust discussion of the alternatives for conserving marbled murrelet habitat,” said Peter Goldmark, commissioner of public lands. “We have reached a critical milestone in our process.” Developed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the alternative conservation strategies presented to
the board yesterday would formally designate for long-term conservation between 594,000 and 734,000 acres of the 1.4 million acres that DNR manages in western Washington for the bird’s long term conservation. The marbled murrelet, a small seabird that nests in large conifer trees, is a federally threatened species covered by the DNR’s Trust Lands Habitat Conservation Plan. DNR will work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop an environmental impact statement for public review of the alternatives.
No Cost Turkey Dinner at high school The Annual No Cost Turkey Dinner at Friday Harbor High School Cafeteria is on Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m. Islanders come every year to this turkey dinner and all the trimmings. Dan and Donna Miller started the event about 30 years ago as an outreach program. Dan said initially only 40 people came to the turkey dinner, last year they had a crowd of more than 400. To make this event a success, Dan said they need volunteers to clean up and serve. To volunteer, call 378-2046.
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Death Cafes and death doulas. Even death midwives. The terms may be new, but the subject matter isn’t. And it’s evidence that, at least for a segment of the population, death is no longer a taboo topic. “There’s just more of an awareness of end of life issues,” said Libby Garcia, a registered nurse who hosts Death Cafes. “As Baby Boomers head into the age where death is inevitable, they’re changing things, just like they have all along in their lives. It’s an exciting thing.” Garcia will host a Death Cafe Nov. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall on Orcas Island. She came into the work after seeing death often as an emergency room nurse. “I was frustrated watching people die in a way that was over-interventive,” she said. “Often times methods would be carried out that were futile and only increased the dying person’s pain.” She asked herself, “what’s the right thing to do?” Her answer was to get involved by helping people plan endof-life decisions prior to death. She became aware of something called Death Cafes that were popular in Europe and are gaining popularity in the U.S. She took part in some in Bellingham, and then moved to Orcas and decided to bring them with her. A Death Cafe is a place to talk about any subject that is in the realm of death. The term comes from the setting in Europe, where folks would get together over cake and tea to talk about matters around death. The model was developed by Jon
Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz. “Death Cafes are not directed by anyone and there are no speakers or leaders,” she said. “What’s discussed is anything anybody brings up that they want to talk about.” It’s a running conversation, she said. Topics often include hospice care, advance directives, death with dignity and what compromises a good death and if that is even possible. “Hopefully the participants can talk about the things that are near and dear to their heart,” she said. “It’s a supportive environment.” And there are no rules. “It’s not grief counseling,” she said. “It’s not therapy. It’s a time when anyone can come and address any issue surrounding death that they want to.” The hope is that by talking about death prior to a death, individuals can outline what they want when their time comes. While there are some strong personalities who attend the Death Cafes, Garcia said everyone’s opinion is respected. Participants are broken into small groups, about eight people to a group, where the
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non-medical supportive companions who help with physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs. Their work begins when they are contacted by someone who knows they are dying, or who has a family member who is dying. “We have a long conversation to begin with,” Benem said. “I meet with the ill person and their support team and talk about where they are at in the process. We talk about the path they want to take and then we draft a death plan.” In some cases a Plan B and C. “Just like with birth, things don’t always go as planned,” she said. “We lay out options for the ‘what ifs’ that might happen.” Her fees are based on the help that the client wants. An initial conversation is $75. Drafting a death plan is $150. And she charges $50 to organize the paperwork involved in a death. For the last year, she’s worked under the company name of A Sacred Passing. Her fee schedule is at www.asacredpassing.com. “There’s really not a typical case,” she said. “It’s all about what the person wants.” What they do is not medical or legal, she said. They provide comfort care. She and the other death midwives, who work with her, average about 10 clients a
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ence the closeness and the healing that come once you acknowledge that you or your loved one is dying.” In some cases, survivors tell her that they are surprised at how beautiful their loved one is after death. “You can’t go all the way through the grief cycle when you are not present at the death,” she said. “It’s a part of the process.” And, although most of her work is with individuals who know they are dying, she does help with unexpected deaths. Recently, she said, a family had someone pass unexpectedly. Because of the circumstances, the family did not have a body to view or say goodbye to. “We helped them create a ceremony that helped the family heal,” she said. “And we were there to take an enormous amount of pressure off them so they could just feel their grief.”
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Ron Krebs, Sheriff Kim Ott, Chief Civil Deputy LOT 16, HILLSIDE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 26, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel Number: 351362016 If developed the property address is: 59 Pelican Way, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. LEGAL NO. J666214 Published in The Journal of the San Juan Islands November 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, 2015. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance: ORDINANCE No.10-2015: AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SAN JUAN COUNTY PARKS FEE SCHEDULES; REPEALING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE 2-2013 SUMMARY: This ordinance repeals the existing fee schedule for services provided by San Juan County Parks by repealing Ordinance No. 2-2013 Section 2. The ordinances are filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each busi-
ness day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470. This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2). LEGAL NO. SJ668950 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 18, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 2 proposed Ordinances: an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers; and an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, November 30, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliber-
ate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications. SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $507,707. The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds appropriations in the amount of $227,556. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The 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 Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please
contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558. LEGAL NO. SJ668954 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 18, 25, 2015.
NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:20 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ668494 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 18, 2015.
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at any time before 12/07/15 (1 day before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is paid in full and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 12/07/15 (1 day before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS David Silveira NHN Lot 10 Fallingreen Estates Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Danielle Silveira NHN Lot 10 Fallingreen Estates Friday Harbor, WA 98250 David Silveira 9714 Sepulveda Boulevard Unit 106 North Hills, CA 91343 Danielle Silveira 9714 Sepulveda Boulevard Unit 106 North Hills, CA 91343 David Silveira 28149 Alton Way Castaic, CA 91384 Danielle Silveira 28149 Alton Way Castaic, CA 91384 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/16/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 01/23/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Neang Avila (425) 586-1900. (Silveira, David and Danielle TS# 7023.108394) 1002.276955-File No. LEGAL NO. J667581 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. November 18, December 9, 2015
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-14-616581-TC APN No.: 173042001 Title Order No.: 02-14012975 Deed of Trust Grantor(s): JULIA SANDERS-DOBOS, BRADLEY J DOBOS Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2006 0517039 I. NOTICE IS
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will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/7/2015 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/7/2015 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME JULIA SANDERS-DOBOS, BRADLEY J DOBOS, WIFE AND HUSBAND ADDRESS 247 OLD GROWTH LANE, EASTSOUND, WA 98245 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 11/21/2014 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if
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you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Tollfree: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc= dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear . If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 8/11/2015 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Over WA 98104 Suite 202 Seattle, (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 85 percent 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com of our TS No.: WA-14-616581-TC community IDSPub #0089172 11/18/2015 12/9/2015 newspaper LEGAL NO. J654415 Published: The Journal of the San readers Juan Islands Novembercheck 18, Decemberthe 9, 2015.
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Soccer, v-ball and swim By AJ Kurtz
Special to the Journal
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With the help of Friday Harbor, the Anacortes swim team place third overall in state this year.
Boys soccer The boys lost to Mount Vernon Christian 3-2. This was the last game for Seniors Will Christison, Nick Armstrong, and Danil Sonjaya. The boys had a great season with only 4 losses but came just shy of beating their rivals. With such a young team soccer will look to go even farther next year. Girls soccer The girls traveled down to Olympia and played the undefeated Adna Pirates. The girls lost 5-0, a tough loss for the girls who had succeeded so much to get that far into the playoffs. The team will lose seniors Echo Wood, and Rachael Porter, two very good players who will be missed next year.
Volleyball The girls finished fifth place in the 2B state tournament. They had three wins and only one loss. That one loss came to the volleyballs rival LaConner. The team will lose 6 seniors this year: Lili Wood, Allie Galt, who was WWIA Athlete of the week, Taylor Turnbull, Uma Hu, ILaria Verri, and Madi Kincaid. Those 6 seniors were amazing this year and will definitely be missed next year. Swim Two Friday Harbor girls went to state this year playing for the Anacortes swim team. Jocelyn Roberts and Tenley Nelson, both sophomores, helped the Anacortes team place third overall in state this year. Each placed in the top ten in their events
A look at the 2015 Friday Harbor Film Festival By Cali Bagby Journal editor
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The 2015 Friday Harbor Film Festival was on Nov. 6, 7 and 8 with documentaries focusing on the Pacific Ocean and its Rim, films about island cultures, marine ecology, environmental issues, great adventures and individuals who live and work near the world’s largest ocean. A highlight of the festival was the ceremony for the 2015 Local Hero Award, which was given to Sam Sr. and Barbara Buck (shown left). Jimmy Moe even sang two romantic songs in the style of Frank Sinatra, in honor of both the Bucks who had been married 64 years. “People should live together in peace and harmony,” said Buck. “I tried to do that in my lifetime.” Verne Howard, owner of Kings and Market Place, nominated the Bucks for the award. Sam Buck Sr. was born on the island in 1927 and lived on San Juan most of his life. He was a member of the greatest generation, serving in the Navy during WWII. He and his wife Barbara have four children, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He said he and Barbara are no different than other islanders who take an interest in the island community. “All we try to do is be good citizens,” he said. In 1960 Sam and Barbara opened San Juan Properties Real Estate Company, now
known as Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands, Inc. They have been instrumental in preservation projects, including the environmental protection of Brown Island and selling Goose Island to the Nature Conservancy. They are great supporters of the arts and active in numerous service groups on the island. “I was surprised by the award, it was a very nice thing to do,” said Sam Buck Sr. “I thank everyone.” Volunteers Lynn Danaher, director of the festival, said they had more that 150 volunteers to make the event a success. “We couldn’t do it without their manning the venues the concession stand, the bars, setting up the gala, setting up the soirée, manning all of the activities that went on throughout the entire weekend, ” said Danaher. Looking ahead The Friday Harbor Film Festival has a commitment from the San Juan Community Theatre for the next five years to host the festival during the first weekend in November. Also stay tuned for more info about the Young Filmmaker Project, which starts in January of 2016. The best film of this project receives a $500 scholarship. Film festival overview Forty films were shown at this year’s festival. There were 18 percent more movie watchers that attended than last year, plus. Twenty filmmakers from
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around the world; Chile to France also attended On Thursday there was a showing of film shorts and a Q&A for the high school and middle school kids who were given free tickets to all the showings. On Friday movies were shown all day at all the venues, there was a film makers forum at the Yacht Club, and an award ceremony at the theatre with Katherine Ross and Sam and Barbara Buck (see above), music was played and songs were sung by Jimmie Moe. Ross and Sam Elliott were awarded The Second Andrew V. McLaglen Lifetime Achievement Award. Due to a scheduling conflict, Sam Elliott was not able to attend the event in person, but he sent in pre-recorded thank you speech to the Friday Harbor Film Festival from afar. On Saturday more movies were viewed and there was a soiree at the Yacht Club Saturday night and movie awards (see below) were on Sunday night. Movies played all day Sunday as well at all the venues. Awards The 2105 awards for the festival are as follows: Winner for Things to Consider: “Alive Inside” Winner of the Best Film of the 2015 Friday Harbor Film Festival: “No Place on Earth” Winner for Explores and Adventures: “Passage to Mars” Winner for Local Heroes: “Chihuly Outside” Winner for Tales of the Heart: “Buck” Winner for best Short Film: “Threads: The Art and Life of Surayia Rahman”