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by Leslie Kelly
Sounder contributor
Living on an island has its advantages. But sometimes there are disadvantages. And internet connection and speed are among them. Rock Island Communications, a division of OPALCO, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative, has plans to deal with that. Rock Island Communications is bringing fiber optic internet to the islands and that will allow businesses and residents to have high speed internet, according to Dan Burke, spokesman for Rock Island Communications. “People who don’t live on an island don’t understand what it’s like to not have high speed internet available when you need it or want it,” Burke said. “So the county and OPALCO and Rock Island Communications have made this a priority for island residents and business owners.” It’s a real task to bring internet to rural areas, and in cases like the islands, where the population isn’t large, companies like Comcast find that it’s not worth the investment, he said. Thus,
Q&A with councilman Rick Hughes by Heather Spaulding Journal reporter
The Sounder and Journal sat down with San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes to discuss last year’s successes and tribulations as well as goals for the future. The Orcas councilman is beginning his forth year. Sounder/Journal: What were at least three major accomplishments of the San Juan County Council this year? Rick Hughes: 1. Roads and infrastructure. San Juan County Councilman Jamie Stephens was able to bring in a bunch of money from the state. I think it was roughly $3 for road projects. Any time you can get money from the state that is important. We have five road projects on the list for next year, getting prepped for that. We were able to get a bill passed through Olympia that allows San Juan County to use road funds for marine facility projects. That was a fun project to work on. The Cattle Point
Road project was finished. This was where a county road ran through the national park and there was a great deal of concern about erosion on the roads coastal side, so it was rerouted to higher elevation. It (the project) took about 10 years from start to finish. 2. Legislation and budgeting. We passed the Eastsound Subarea Plan (Three ordinances were adopted by the council approving the Eastsound Subarea Plan updates late last year. To view the documents go to http://www. co.san-juan.wa.us/council/ordinances.aspx) and we are really close to passing the Shoreline Master Program (The San Juan County Council has most recently expanded the public participation time for the SMP. For more information, http://www.sanjuanjournal.com/ news/364456331.html, or read the January 12 issue of the Journal.). I’m hoping we will have that completed by Jan. 31, 2016, at the latest. Once we pass the SMP we will have passed, in the last three years, every state-required
legislation. That is a pretty great accomplishment. One of the most important things we did last year was passing the budget for a third year in a row. We continue to put away money in our rainy day fund. We have paid off the Solid Waste Excise Bond, and at the end of the year we reduced the tax by 1.5 percent. We are doing a lot of the things we promised to do, be efficient in government and provide good services. 3. Inter-Governmental Cohesion. We have worked really hard to co-exist and work together with the Town of Friday Harbor. Wherever the town goes, the county has to be a part of that, so we need to work together. I am really proud of our county employees too. I’ve noticed over the last few years, not that people haven’t worked hard in the past, but since I’ve been here, I feel like people are really working incredibly hard. I just saw a
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OPALCO committed to making it happen and set aside $4.5 million to help fund the project. Currently, Rock Island is working with businesses in the Eastsound area of Orcas Island, hoping to get enough of them interested so that the fiber optic network can be laid. As Burke explained, fiber optic is the platinum standard of telecommunications service. Fiber optic allows communication to move at the speed of light. Fiber optic refers to tiny strains of glass fiber that are bundled together in cables. These fibers transmit light pulses which allow communication data to be transmitted and read. In the project Rock Island is offering, the internet connection speed is 100 times faster than the basic DSL offered in the county today, Burke said. The cables will be buried 18 inches deep and every home or business that signs on will get a dedicated strain. In order to make the system affordable to the 12,000 residents of the San Juan Islands, Rock Island is suggesting that neighbors ban together and share in
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$6k+ given away at energy socials Dr. Fleming leaves medical center to switch our fuels systems to electric, including the benefits of switching home heating systems to electric heat pumps and the benefits of electric cars in the islands. Other talks focused on how to be energy wise by using tools such as OPALCO’s SmartHub tool; signing up for home energy audits; and rebates and low-interest financing options to get started on home energy efficiency projects. Examples of doable renewable energy options for island homes were also provided. Many attendees left with energy smart giveaways such as kilowatt meters, smart power strips and winter weatherization materials. Everyone came away with ideas on how to improve their own home systems or buy an electric vehicle. A
by Kari Koski
Special to the Sounder
Three Energy Pie Socials were held recently on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands, sponsored by Islands Energy, San Juan Islands Conservation District, and OPALCO. Islanders were treated to fun and informative pie socials featuring delicious locally baked pies, short presentations, and community discussions on how we can take charge of our own energy use. Each event drew an engaged and enthusiastic audience ready to make the switch to decarbonize their energy and share what they have already done to be more energy efficient with their friends and neighbors. Presenters talked about why it makes good ‘carbon sense’
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ing the attic and floor, sealing air leaks in the house and installing a high-tech Panasonic exhaust fan to provide outside air. They will use their $1,000 prize to help complete this big home upgrade project. Other winners said they will use their winnings to winterize the windows and rafter storage areas or maybe towards an energy efficient appliance to replace an older one. In addition to the raffle prizes, islanders interested in taking the leap to purchase an all electric vehicle were able to take home vouchers worth $1,000 off towards a new 2016 Nissan Leaf. The San Juan Islands Conservation District recently purchased a 2013 Nissan Leaf to use for project site visits and attending meetings throughout the islands. The Energy Pie Socials were just one of many events held in 2015 that engaged the islands community in energy efficiency opportunities in the county. San Juan County is a challenger in the Georgetown University Energy Prize competition for $5 million to support local energy efficiency efforts. “If we win, we get to use this money towards some energy program that we really, really want,” says Kari Koski, the Islands Energy Liaison.
by the Orcas Medical Foundation Special to the Sounder
As most islanders know by now, Orcas Medical Center will be losing a valued physician. Dr. Camille Fleming has resigned her OMC/Island Hospital position as of January 21 and accepted an offer from a larger mainland facility. We, as members of the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) board, which maintains the OMC facility and supports OMC operations, share the disappointment expressed by many of her patients that Dr. Fleming is leaving. Why is Dr. Fleming leaving? Island Hospital operates OMC under contract with OMF; OMC staff and physicians are Island Hospital employees. Island Hospital, in consultation with OMF, worked hard to retain Dr. Fleming. All parties understood both the challenges faced by small healthcare organizations and individual needs for a good quality of life. The discussions were comprehensive, but a mutually beneficial agreement could not be reached. What does this mean for OMC patients? The mission of OMC, OMF, and Island Hospital is to provide high-quality medical care and information to Orcas residents and visitors. OMF is in regular communication with Island Hospital, whose administration is working diligently to recruit a highly qualified physician for OMC. In the interim, a temporary physician will be available to see patients while a permanent physician is recruited. Patients can expect that they will have access to high-quality care in the interim. What’s next for OMC and OMF? OMC and OMF are committed to addressing the unique challenges of providing comprehensive healthcare in our rural setting. We intend to do so in partnership with other community stakeholders and Island Hospital. Together we will work toward ensuring that the staff and facilities at OMC are the highest quality possible. In 2016, OMC and OMF will celebrate their 60th year of providing medical services on Orcas Island. As we begin our seventh decade of service to our community, we intend to continue to be responsive to the evolving medical needs on the island. We look forward to open dialogue with all stakeholders in meeting those needs.
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Gerald Grellet-Tinner’s trial moved to March by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
The trial of Gerald Grellet-Tinner, 59, an Orcas High School teacher who pled not guilty to having a sexual relationship with his 18-year-old student, has been moved to March 7. The original date was set for Jan. 11. On Feb. 26, a pre-trial omnibus hearing will be held to determine the admissibility of evidence. Grellet-Tinner has been charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, which is a felony. He is being represented by Lawrence Delay of Friday Harbor. The alleged sexual encounters occurred with one of Grellet-Tinner’s science class students in early October. According to San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord, the state legislature changed the age of a minor (if that person is a student of a teacher) to age 21 – not age 18. After an investigation by the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office and an outside investigator retained by the Orcas Island School District, Grellet-Tinner was arrested in late October. His bail was posted at $100,000. He posted the money himself and was released.
SJ County Sheriff’s Log The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls. Dec. 30 • A Lopez Island deputy took a report from the post office of several parcel thefts that had occurred around Christmas. Empty packaging had been turned into the post office after it was discovered discarded at a local park. The matter remains under investigation. • Deputies on patrol identified a subject in the Friday Harbor area who had an outstanding felony warrant. The subject was arrested and booked into the San Juan County Jail without incident. • A Lopez Island resident reported hearing a woman yelling in the vicinity of Shark Reef Road. The deputy determined that the woman who was yelling was actually calling for her dog and that no one was in distress. No further action was required. • Deputies responded to a bar in Friday Harbor to deal with an intoxicated male. The male had assaulted a customer and left prior to Deputies arriving. Deputies located the male in the area of Spring and Price Street. The suspect assaulted both officers during the arrest. • A deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence regarding a trouble unknown complaint. The deputy determined that the home owner unintentionally dialed 911. No further
action was required. Dec. 31 • An Orcas resident was cited for passing in a no passing zone. • A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle because the driver was not wearing the safety belt. The traffic stop occurred in the Town of Friday Harbor. The driver was subsequently arrested and booked on the charge of driving with a suspended license in the third degree. • An Orcas resident met a deputy at the substation and requested report for verbal threats received over a civil matter. The reporting person did not request any further investigation at this time. • Lopez deputies were dispatched to the ferry landing for a disruptive ferry passenger. The subject was gone on arrival and not located. • Deputies arrested a male subject on San Juan Island pursuant to an arrest warrant. The male subject attempted to flee out the back of the property and deputies placed him under arrest. • A deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign and subsequently arrested the driver for DUI. The vehicle was impounded for the mandatory 12 hours after a DUI arrest and the driver was later released with a notice to appear in court. • Deputies responded to a noise complaint in Friday Harbor, which turned out to be a juvenile drinking
party. Seven persons were arrested and charged with minor possessing/consuming alcohol and one was charged with furnishing. All parties were cited and parents contacted. • A San Juan County Sheriff deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was later determined to be driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and or drugs. The driver was arrested, processed and released with a promise to appear in court. Jan. 1 • An infraction was issued to an Orcas person for illegally riding an ATV on a county road, not having turn signals at night, and no insurance. • Deputies were dispatched to an argument at a bar in Eastsound. Parties were separated. • A deputy responded to a residence on San Juan Island to investigate a domestic dispute. The deputy found that the incident was a verbal dispute only and no further action was taken.
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Hughes to run for re-election by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher
County councilman Rick Hughes, pictured at right, is vying for a second term as the district two representative. “I’m having fun. It’s one of the best jobs I’ve ever had – and I’ve had some cool ones,” said Hughes, who was elected to his first term in 2013. His current term expires December 2016. Prior to moving full time to Orcas, Rick was an executive with ESPN.com and one of the first online advertising sales executives with clients ranging from Nike, Microsoft and Electronic Arts. Now he and his wife Marlace own and operate Ray’s Pharmacy in Eastsound.
Hughes has filed his candidacy with the state but cannot submit paperwork to the county until April. If more than two candidates file for the seat there will be a primary election. The two winners of that race will go on to the general election in November. Hughes says he has been a part of major changes at the county, including work-
ing on some of the “most important” county legislation: growth management act, shoreline master plan and Eastsound subarea plan. “There is still so much to do,” he said. “I want to make sure the community is set for the next 25 years.” Hughes is still passionate about economic development, affordable housing and renewable energy, and if re-elected, hopes to make more strides in those areas. “I want to represent the working and middle-class families in this community,” he said. “People need to feel safe to talk to the county. We are here to serve the public. The county isn’t your enemy. We are your partner.”
Exchange makes progress Orcas Recycling Services/ The Exchange had a “terrific” year, according to Executive Director Pete Moe, and raised a significant amount of money towards building a new Exchange reuse facility. “However, we still have a ways to go.” ORS has raised just over $200,000 dollars for the new Exchange, but really needs double that to pull the trigger and order our new building, according to Moe. “We are totally blown away by the generosity of the community so far,” he says. “We’ve had more than 200 individual donations in the past three months. But to start the project in a responsible way, we will need more cash on hand.” ORS intends to pursue those funds in several ways is 2016. They intend to continue hosting various fundraising campaigns and events; pursue grant opportunities, and is even considering federal and other loan programs. “We are also really hoping to get support from local family foundations that
understand the value of The Exchange and might make some significant contributions.” ORS is hoping that their many supporters will help them to identify some of these potential sources by contacting them directly. ORS Board President Tim Blanchard says that the focus and tone of the fundraising efforts will shift in 2016: “You are going to hear a lot more personal stories of those who have been helped in significant ways by the Exchange,” he says. “We want to make it really clear that the Exchange not only keeps useable items out of the waste stream, these items are often life-saving essentials for people in times of trouble.” Besides fundraising, ORS intends to keep up several other projects moving forward including the annu-
al spring “Great Islands Cleanup” scheduled for April 23rd; recycling education in the Orcas School District, and the annual “Junk Art” show, scheduled
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o, let’s talk about that earthquake. I have effectively annoyed most of The Sounder office with my random earthquake facts, and by obsessively checking USGS’ website the day following the quake. And now I would like to add you to my list of annoyed people! I am still relatively new to the island. I moved here on November 30. On top of the fact that I only recently moved here, I was also house sitting for one of my new co-workers when the ground began to shake. I was in an unfamiliar house, on an unfamiliar island, and the earth was literally moving underneath me, jarring me awake from a deep sleep. I was terrified. Terror soon gave way to utter giddiness. I am what you would call a geology nerd. I took multiple geology courses in university, and had it been offered, would have also majored in geology along with my communication degree. I love rocks. An article in last week’s paper explained some small details of what caused the quake. The excitement for me lies in knowing, really understanding, what happens when an earthquake strikes. We live in a tectonically active location, where the Pacific Ocean plate meets the Juan de Fuca plate, which then collides with the North American plate; the latter being forced downward into the Earth’s mantel. This is all so fascinating to me, and it was like a second Christmas for me to get to experience an earthquake. Especially one so large with no damage or loss of life (I wish they could all be that way). I take my excitement with a grain of salt. I am going to remember that initial terror I felt, embrace it, and turn it into action. I’ve spent years warning people about “the big one,” and how we should all be prepared, it could happen at any time. But I myself, have yet to truly prepare for it. I urge everyone to take this minor quake we experience recently as a wake-up call, a call to action. Get prepared; the next one may not be so little. The hazard from tsunamis is not so much in the wave, but what it carries in its wake. In the event a 9.0-plus magnitude megaquake does come our way and create a tsunami, the biggest danger will be large pieces of debris from boats and other items moving through fast water. Avoiding these objects is the first step to surviving the disaster. On the islands it is likely that people will be cut off from the mainland for weeks, meaning there will be a shortage of food, fuel and medical care. Water and septic systems could be compromised. Ferry service, electricity and Internet might be lost for a long period of time. Experts recommend that islanders should be prepared to be completely self-sufficient for seven to 10 days. For detailed information on how to be self-reliant after a tsunami, visit sanjuandem.net. – Mandi Johnson, staff reporter
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The truth of the matter is that Century Link just doesn’t care! On Dec. 6, 2015, during the power outage that occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m., I had the misfortune to fall down a flight of 10 stairs. My hard-wired phone was already plugged in – in anticipation of a power loss – but when I recovered enough and tried to dial 911 I had no dial tone. This is not the first time I have had no dial tone in the Rosario area. Approximately two weeks later I called Century Link, using the information published on page 3 of the Directory, to let them know their batteries were not functioning. After getting jerked around for a while explaining and again explaining the problem, she said I would have to talk to one of their technicians. Eventually, I explained the problem to their technician and the line immediately went dead – he must have heard it all before, because he hung up on me! Since then, I have filed a com-
Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL LOPEZ High Low Precip Jan. 4 39 32 — Jan. 5 41 34 .07 Jan. 6 48 34 .01 Jan. 7 42 30 — Jan. 8 44 31 — Jan. 9 42 28 — Jan. 10 43 32 — Precipitation in January: 0.10” Precipitation in 2016: 0.10” Reported by Jack Giard, Bakerview Rd. ORCAS High Low Precip Jan. 4 41 33 .08 Jan. 5 41 38 .10 Jan. 6 46 40 .05 Jan. 7 42 34 — Jan. 8 44 40 — Jan. 9 42 33 — Jan. 10 43 36 — Precipitation in January: 0.23”, Precipitation in 2016: 0.23” Reported by John Willis, Olga Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 17 Jan. 18 Jan. 19
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plaint with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission who promised to investigate and get back to me. I encourage anyone who has experienced this problem to contact the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. Bruce L. Heller Orcas Island
Thank you to county road crews Thursday, Jan. 7: No snow, but possibly the worst day for black ice and slippery roads that I have seen in a couple years. As a teacher I am up and out reasonably early. It was impressive to see that the local county road crews had already assessed the danger and been out much earlier to sand the roads in order to help keep our community safe. Thanks, and well done gentlemen. Corey Wiscomb Orcas Island
Thank you from the Padbury family On behalf of the entire Padbury family, we’d like to thank the team for the incredible care Mary Lou received from Orcas Island’s own Suzi Rose and Janie Reboulet, and the entire team at Hospice of the Pacific Northwest, the celebration of her life held for her at The Orcas Island Senior Center, the voyage by Deer Harbor Charters to spread her ashes alongside her husband Bob’s, and all the loving care she received in the last days of her long beautiful life. We owe special thanks to all
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those that came and sat and shared stories and meals these last several months. We’re once again reminded of what a great place this is we call home. Mark Padbury Orcas Island
Montessori School thanks the Community The families and staff of the Orcas Montessori School would like to sincerely thank everyone who generously supported our holiday wreath sale this year. The wreath sale is our second biggest fundraiser, and it benefits the school in a multitude of ways-- from providing scholarships to maintaining our building and playground areas. These funds really make a difference! Several generous islanders and businesses deserve special acknowledgement for their support. Orcas Freight picked up the wreaths and donated their truck for the duration of the sale for storage. Rosario Resort and Cherry T’s helped cover the costs of the order forms. A big thanks goes out to Marlace & Rick Hughes and the whole staff at Ray’s Pharmacy, who helped us tremendously by selling wreaths at the store. Thank you to everyone who supported us during this very important fundraiser. We appreciate your continued support of early childhood education on the island. The Orcas Montessori School families and staff
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Guest column Council to hold special meeting on proposed SMP San Juan County should allow ATVS on the road The San Juan County Council is expanding public participation in the Shoreline Master Plan update and will host a presentation on the current draft ordinance. A question and answer period will follow each presentation. County Council and staff will be in attendance. The meetings are on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Station and Thursday, Jan. 14, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Shoreline Master Program documents can be found on the County's website at: http:// www.sanjuanco.com/smp/smpdocs.aspx.
Construction on Olga Road through Moran State Park OPALCO construction activities along Olga Road on Orcas Island, in the vicinity of the south boundary of Moran Park and the one-lane bridge, will limit traffic starting the week of January 11, for a period of about four weeks. Delayed traffic and brief traffic stoppages can be expected. Most of the construction activities are expected to be completed by early February, contingent on weather delays. This lengthy project is one of the last critical links in a multi-year, multi-phase effort to upgrade the electrical circuit between the Eastsound and Olga substations. The project will increase our capacity to re-route power during planned and emergency outages. Previous phases of this long-term OPALCO effort included replacing the old submarine cable circuit across Cascade Lake with new facilities along the roadside in a joint project with the Moran State Park Sewer System in 2009. The last segment of this line between Buck Bay and the Olga Substation is expected to be finished in the spring.
Public meetings Weds., Jan. 13
• Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., dh Harbor Community Center.
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• Port of Orcas Commis-
SHERIFF’S LOG FROM 3 The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls. Dec. 30 • A Lopez Island deputy took a report from the post office of several parcel thefts that had occurred around Christmas. Empty packaging had been turned into the post office after it was discovered discarded at a local park. The matter remains under investigation. • Deputies on patrol identified a subject in the Friday Harbor area who had an outstanding felony warrant. The subject was arrested and booked into the San Juan County Jail without incident. • A Lopez Island resi-
sion meeting, Airport Conference Room, noon.
Fri., Jan. 15 Lions’ Club Sunrise meeting, Sheriff Ron Krebs will speak at 7 a.m. at the
dent reported hearing a woman yelling in the vicinity of Shark Reef Road. The deputy determined that the woman who was yelling was actually calling for her dog and that no one was in distress. No further action was required. • Deputies responded to a bar in Friday Harbor to deal with an intoxicated male. The male had assaulted a customer and left prior to Deputies arriving. Deputies located the male in the area of Spring and Price Street. The suspect assaulted both officers during the arrest. • A deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence regarding a trouble unknown complaint. The deputy determined that the home owner unintentionally dialed 911. No further action was required. Dec. 31
Island Skillet in Eastsound to give a “State of the County” update.
Thurs., Jan. 21
• OPALCO Board of Directors regularly scheduled meeting, Lopez Fire Hall, 8:15 a.m.
• An Orcas resident was cited for passing in a no passing zone. • A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle because the driver was not wearing the safety belt. The traffic stop occurred in the Town of Friday Harbor. The driver was subsequently arrested and booked on the charge of driving with a suspended license in the third degree. • An Orcas resident met a deputy at the substation and requested report for verbal threats received over a civil matter. The reporting person did not request any further investigation at this time. • Lopez deputies were dispatched to the ferry landing for a disruptive ferry passenger. The subject was gone on arrival and not located. • Deputies arrested a
by Ryan Rancourt
Orcas Island resident
A new law has changed the way four-wheeled and utility-type ATVs are licensed. They can now be licensed as WATVs and operated on county roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less in any county of Washington State with a population of 15,000 or less. The ATV or UTV (Qualifications RCW 46.09.310 (19)) must first go through a state-certified inspection to provide proof that the necessary safetyequipment is installed. The noise level of the vehicle is also tested to ensure it is not above the acceptable decibel (trust me, dump trucks are much louder). This is comparable to everything a car must have: mirror(s), reflectors, horn/ warning device, blinkers (if operated at night), brakes, running light and two-stage headlight (to be used at all hours of the day). The certification cannot cost more than $50. Upon successful inspection, the WATV is licensed/registered much like any motorized vehicle. Unfortunately, the county in which I reside has a
population of 15,875, even though Orcas Island only has a population of 4,000. Of 39 counties in Washington State, only 7 have populations of under 15,000. This being said, San Juan County does have the ability to allow WATVs within its borders, with approval of a local ordinance through the county council, provided the vehicle is certified/registered with a metal tag affixed and on roadways with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less. There are eight Washington counties that have passed such ordinances. As our society progresses forward we are focused on more environmentallyfriendly ways of living. I personally know that I can go through four gallons of fuel in just a day in my pickup truck, yet in instances of similar commuting distance and conditions, my ATV uses four gallons of fuel over a ten day period, or a 10:1 ratio. With our local interest on lowering vehicle emissions (San Juan County has the highest amount of electric vehicles per capita in the state), and the fact that the
majority of our roads are marked with 35mph speed limits, the use of WATVs in this county makes sense. If WATVs are allowed in San Juan County, there would be a vastly-diminished chance of ATVs being used off-road in “sensitive areas,” or CAOs. There would also be the opportunity for tourists to commute to their vacation destination taking up much less space on the ferry. We allow three-wheeled “mopeds” and motorcycles on our roadways already. I know that I am not alone in thinking that motorcycles are dangerous; that is why I prefer the stability four wheels gives me. Allowing WATVs in San Juan County would be positive for our environment with lowered emissions, and less wear and tear on our roadways, as well as offering the potential for new revenue streams through additional licensing, etc. Talk to your council representative today and support this step in the right direction.
Dr. Foist seeing patients at PIMC “I believe the key to a successful patient relationship is to listen carefully and involve them in the decision-making process.”
Nadine Burrington Foist MD, FACOG, of Fidalgo Medical Associates in Anacortes, is now seeing patients at Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor the 4th Thursday of each month.
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COUNTY FROM 1 from the San Juan County Economic Development Council that showed San Juan County’s time to turn around permits is the quickest it has been in ten years. So I feel like people are working really hard to solve problems and move the county forward. Sounder/Journal: What were some issues that the council could have handled better this year? Oct. 9, a public records lawsuit was filed by Sheryl Albritton against San Juan County. According the complain several documents were withheld from a public records request. A settlement was reached by
the end of the year, resulting with the county paying $ 22,501.00 plus legal and attorney’s fees. RH: The answer is the public records issue. I wish we could have understood the scope of the situation sooner. I wish we could have filed the contract with union employees faster, not extending into the new year. I don’t know what we could have done differently, but I hate going into a new year not having certainty for employees (regarding their health care and benefits). Every day you learn a little on how to be better council person. If we could have figured out a better way to handle the Growler and
FIBER UPDATE Rock Island Communications has been busy installing fiber optic broadband to homes and businesses around the county. This historic undertaking will provide fast, reliable Internet up to 200Mbps+ to those who want it. We’re currently managing hundreds of construction projects countywide. Here are some of the groups we’ve been working with to date: Current Group Projects: Elderberry on Orcas Island Matia View on Orcas Island Morning Light on Orcas Island Suncrest on Orcas Island Whiskey Hill on Lopez Island Cape San Juan on San Juan Island Mineral Point on San Juan Island Spring Point on Orcas Island Mineral Heights on San Juan Island The Highlands on San Juan Island Upcoming Group Projects: LCLT Tuatara Rd on Lopez Island Cayou Valley on Orcas Island Gary Oak on San Juan Island Portland Fair Area on San Juan Island Panorama Place on San Juan Island Brown Island on Brown Island Salmon Point on Lopez Island
MONTHLY FIBER MEETUPS You Can Get Connected Too! Learn more about organizing at rockisland.com, or attend one of our monthly meetings. MONTHLY FIBER MEETUPS Monthly Group Organizer Meeting: Learn more about organizing your group at this session. Next Meeting: January 13, 2016 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held on Orcas Island (meetings will rotate islands every month).
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Prowlers out of Whidbey. (This has been an ongoing issue over the last couple of years, primarily on Lopez and the South end of San Juan due to changes in the navy’s training on Whidbey Island.) I know its difficult because we don’t have control, but it does cause a lot of people hardship. In a selfish way I am glad they (the navy) are there because they have a search and rescue team. This year 30 people have been flown off using that search and rescue. They have become a life line to our community in a way. I want to support the navy and what they do, but on the other hand, can they be a good neighbor? Maybe they could reroute their planes a little so they aren’t flying over community centers and housing areas? Sounder/Journal: How did the Albritton Public Records Request lawsuit change how the county handles records requests? RH: I don’t think we were completely aware of the volume of record requests we were getting. Last year alone we received something like 500 requests. But, anything bad that happens, hopefully something good happens out of it. The main things that we’ve done is that Stephens volunteered to be the councilman in
charge. We have invested in software to speed up the process, and we are now meeting weekly with staff to make sure that those requests are a priority. Any department that does not make records requests a priority, if the county is hit financially due to a public records request that department may be hit with financial cuts. Transparency in government is 100 percent paramount, so speeding up our response is important. Sounder/Journal: What are some goals for the county council in 2016? (The council won’t officially set their goals until Jan. 15.) RH: We want to support the fiber capability OPALCO is working on. OPALCO acquired Rock Island last February, and has been working on installing a broadband system for San Juan County. There is no one else out there willing to provide this kind of infrastructure, so we need to support them. It’s really important we don’t have dead zones where cell phones, three way radios are unusable, so if someone in need we can help. Also once we get broadband huge environmentally friendly economic opportunities will open up. Since I am a ferry advisory committee representa-
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tive, travel and international travel is a priority to me. We have been having conversations with a governmental body in the Canadian Gulf Islands called the Islands Trust to try to come up with a way to travel between the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands. We are hoping to do a test run this summer with a passenger (walk on only) ferry. How cool for example would it be if you could walk on a ferry for like twenty bucks and go to Pender or Saturna for the day? We are also working with TSA to have direct flights to Canada out of Friday Harbor so you wouldn’t have to fly all the way to Seattle and back. This council has been able to think broadly to fulfill our responsibilities. We need think out of the box
to provide the services we have. I have huge concerns with metal health care, rental assistance, funding at the federal and state level, that could trickle down to us. We need to be aware of what our issues are and try to address them, so we can continue. Journal/Sounder: When are the county council elections in 2016? RH: The San Juan and Orcas seats are open this year. I have already filed with the Federal Elections Commission, so I am planning on running. The election would be held that second Tuesday in November. I’m look forward for the opportunity to serve this community for another four years.
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not at a later date. He also said Islanders Bank has created a loan program to help local residents afford the start up costs. Burke stressed how important it is for business owners to be a part of the program. “What’s happening right now is that we’re working in the Eastsound area and we need at least 30 businesses to say ‘Yes,’” he said. “Once that happens, the project can get underway and service would be available within the year.” Mary Clure, president of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber has endorsed the project. “This is such an opportunity,” Clure said. “It’s being subsidized to keep the cost down and it’s so important for businesses to get connected.” If the project is successful in Eastsound, then the business district of Friday Harbor will be next, followed by Lopez Island. Burke said he’s available to answer questions at 360375-7050. “It’s easy for people to say that we’ve chosen to live on an island and just have to deal with slow internet,” he said. “But we have many important businesses and even home businesses that operate here. We contribute to the economy and we need to have the best possible service we can.” And, with high speed internet, he added, emergency communications in the event of a disaster or accidents will improve greatly. For more go to www. rockisland.com.
the costs. Burke said typical construction costs are from $1,500 to $6,000 depending on the density, topography and distance to the “backbone,” which is the main source of the fiber optic network. In most case, he said there will be a middle and a last mile that will need to be placed. The middle mile brings the service from the backbone to the street. The last mile brings the service from the street to individual businesses or homes. “In most cases, the cost of that is about $2,500 for each step,” Burke said. “Or about $5,000 to get connected.” But he said that pays off in that property values are expected to increase about 3.1 percent with the high speed internet connection. So for the typical island home valved at $425,000, the increase in value is $12,000 to $13,000 or double on the investment. And to help with the cost, Rock Island is offering an incentive of $1,500 per home investment toward the overall building cost. This can be applied to either the middle mile or the last mile costs. The company suggests getting the neighborhood to come together and commit to the middle mile, and then applying the $1,500 to each individual home that is participating for the last mile connection. Participants can also decide to get a $20 a month discount to their services, rather than a lump sum. But, Burke said, this is only available if each property owner signs on now,
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Obituaries Budnick, Francis George (“Bud”) Francis George (“Bud”) Budnick died at home with family on December 24, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia (“Patty”), his daughters Jody (husband Andy) and Sarah (partner Jennifer), his sons Michael (partner Laura) and Peter (wife Hue), six grandchildren, and one great grandchild; preceded in death by his father George, mother Frances, sister Lucille, and son Patrick. He was born August 13, 1927, in Superior, Wisconsin. He grew up hunting and fishing the north woods before joining the Navy at 17, at the height of WWII. He was very proud of his country and service. Following the war he attended college and married the love of his life,
Patricia Anne Bohne. He worked his way up the corporate ladder with engineering and mining firms, which eventually led his growing family to Ada, Michigan. In 1966 Bud started his own company, Tempo Inc., and over the next 50 years his company developed many elderly, low-income and military housing projects across the USA. He was a natural and infectious leader, and a “get it done” kind of man. He set great examples, applied stern guidance when needed, and mentored many to work hard and achieve their
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goals and dreams. In 1985 Bud moved his family and business to Carefree, AZ. He was a founding member of Arizona Music Festival, contributed time and resources to Kiwanis and others, and regretted that he was unable to complete work related to an expansion for the Foothills Food Bank as his health declined. Bud was committed to family, friends and his Catholic faith. He attended church regularly, and donated his construction knowledge and skills to church building and renovation projects. He loved to travel, and took his family and friends on many exciting adventures. He will be remembered and missed by many for his take-charge attitude, his hard work and play ethic, and big smile. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, Carefree, AZ. A reception and celebration of his life immediately followed the service.
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Edwin (Eddy) Valenzuela Eddy passed away surrounded by family and friends on Nov. 27, 2015 after battling Multiple Myeloma cancer for seven years. He was a strong man who fought it till the very end. He will be missed by the many people who had the opportunity to know him. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, Jan. 16 (his birthday) at Random Howse from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Come as you are, as we are celebrating his life and not his passing. Eddy was a loving father to Haunani, Bruce and Keoni and grandfather to Kuuipo. He is survived by his sister Caroline, who lived on Orcas for many years, and wife Leilani. Eddy was a valued employee and friend of Clyde and April Duke since 1991. For information contact Haunani: Hauandmin22@gmail.com.
HS musicians to present winter concert
Seahawks live at Sea View The Sea View theatre invites football fans of all ages to come cheer on the Seattle Seahawks stadium style and watch them on the big screen when they take on the Carolina Panthers in the NFL playoff game Sunday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. This event is free to the public and open to all ages. Doors open at 9 a.m. for a FOX pregame show hosted by Curt Menefee and Terry Bradshaw with specialty breakfast items available from the concession stand. BBQ grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages with all the fix ins’ will be available at half time along with specialty beers and wines. All proceeds from concessions and any donations will benefit the Sea View theatre building improvement fund.
EXCHANGE FROM 3 Orcas Recycling Services/ The Exchange had a “terrific” year, according to Executive Director Pete Moe, and raised a significant amount of money towards building a new Exchange reuse facility. “However, we still have a ways to go.” ORS has raised just over $200,000 dollars for the new Exchange, but really needs double that to pull the trigger and order our new building, according to Moe. “We are totally blown away by the generosity of the community so far,” he says. “We’ve had more than 200 individual donations in the past three months. But to start the project in a responsible way, we will need more cash on hand.” ORS intends to pursue those funds in several ways is 2016. They intend to continue hosting various fundraising campaigns and events; pursue grant opportunities, and is even consid-
ering federal and other loan programs. “We are also really hoping to get support from local family foundations that understand the value of The Exchange and might make some significant contributions.” ORS is hoping that their many supporters will help them to identify some of these potential sources by
contacting them directly. ORS Board President Tim Blanchard says that the focus and tone of the fundraising efforts will shift in
The community is invited to the Orcas High School Winter Concert on Thursday, January 14, 7 p.m. at Orcas Center. The High School Strings, High School Band, and Orcas Youth Orchestra (combined Strings and Band) will perform. Both the Band (Darren Dix, Director) and Strings (Pamela Wright, Director) have doubled in size this year. Each group now has 20 students, many of them new freshmen.
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Orcas Vikings are back in the game by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
After the holiday break, the Lady Vikings resumed their season with a trip to Friday Harbor for a 50-31 loss to the Wolverines on Jan. 5. “Friday Harbor is a senior lead team with nine seniors, which has a lot to do with how skillful they are,” said Coach Gregg Sasan. “They are a good, smart team and they are also very tall, which causes us problems. Their height kept us out of sync and made it difficult for our players to shoot. But our deal was we had too many turnovers, we couldn’t hold on to the ball and did not take care of the ball. Defensively we had a lot of break downs, left the bottom person open too many times. We had some success with our press, which caused them some problems, and we were able to get the ball inside occasionally. I thought Bethany Hansen played really well. She played a tough game.” Orcas scoring was Katy Minnis 7, Bethany Hansen and Lilly Miller each with 6, Jessie Nichols 4, Emma Minnis and Halle Thompson each with 3 and Olivia Brunner-Gaydos 2. The ladies traveled to Concrete on Jan. 7 and returned with a 68-61 win; in a game where the Vikings had as much as a 20 point lead. “We knew they would be a scrappy team, but they are smart and tough,” said Sasan. “They took charges and that pushed us into foul trouble. We had three players foul out
Permaculture talk The Garden Club meeting of Jan. 20 will feature Jessi Bloom, arborist, eco designer and co-author with Dave Boehnlein (of Orcas’ Bullock’s Farm) of “Practical Permaculture.” The meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m., in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. For more information see orcasislandgardenclub.org. Bloom is the owner of N.W. Bloom, and an ecological landscape designer. She will explain the simple permaculture principle of “take care of the earth and it will take care of you.” Bloom will describe the practices, principles, and tools you need for a holistic approach to food, home, and renewable resources.
in the fourth quarter. We got a good lead on them but they kept picking away at it. We had a good bench with Lilly Miller and Joie Zier handling one of their top scorers,and Halle Thompson taking the other, but the player who stepped it up was Sandy Rost, who came off the bench and scored 10 second half points that we really needed.” Orcas scoring was Katy Minnis 18, Miller 13, Sandy Rost 10, Emma Minnis 9, Thompson 8, Jess Nichols 6, and Hansen 4. The Lady Vikings ended the week 3-2 in league, and 5-3 overall. The Orcas boys traveled to Friday Harbor on Jan. 5 for a spectacular, last-second buzzer beating 58-56 win after a Miles Harlow jumper – much to the dismay of a hostile Wolverine crowd. The Vikings maintained a lead going deep into the fourth quarter, but a series of questionable fouls called against they had the Orcas crowd in disbelief, and gave the home team a chance to tie the game with seconds left.
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“I work to inspire the team as one entity, and set lofty goals. I guide them forward on the work it takes to achieve those goals. I am proud of every one of our players for stepping up to do the work, and pour their hearts into it,” said Coach Corey Wiscomb. “And, of course, it helps when we get some big wins on the way. I'd be lying if I said that the win in Friday Harbor didn't feel great. They're a powerhouse team that have been dominating not only other teams in our league, but teams all the way up into the AA leagues. Prior to our match FH was ranked the #8 team in the state by the Seattle PI, and to take them on at full strength, in Friday Harbor, and come out with a win was a tremendous leap for our program.” On Jan. 7, the Vikings took home a 74-36 road win against the Concrete Lions. “We were never really challenged on the scoreboard against the Lions, but we used the game to work on several defensive strategies for upcoming games and offensive sets that needed practice,” Wiscomb said. “Michael Chesher had some really strong play along underneath as did Hayden Simpson up top on the perimeter. Simpson also went 2/2 from the 3-point line.” The Viking boys are now 4-1 in league play, and 6-3 overall.
Beloved opera ‘The Pearl Fishers’ Orcas Center’s season kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. with the Met: Live in HD’s new production of Bizet’s “Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers).” It features the lilting duet “Au fond du temple saint,” which opera fans know and adore. “Les Pêcheurs de Perles ,” written by the composer of Carmen, which has not been seen at the Met in nearly a century, tells the story of a beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Diana
Damrau leads the cast as the priestess Leïla, opposite Matthew Polenzani as
Nadir, Mariusz Kwiecien as Zurga, and Nicolas Testé as the high priest Nourabad.
The award-winning British TV and film director, Penny Woolcock, directed the premiere of this staging of “Les Pêcheurs de Perles” at the English National Opera in 2010. Tickets for The Met: Live in HD’s “Les Pêcheurs de Perles” are $20, $15 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www. orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office, open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 2 p.m.
Orcas Center 2016 season – at a glance
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tter madness takes over the Orcas Center once again, as Deborah Sparks’ cabaret of irreverent escapades through space returns. An island cast will storm the stage with robust renditions of popular songs and exuberant dance routines. Conceived and directed by Theatre Productions Director Sparks, “Enchanted Forest: The Transylvania Express’O” is a short but wild musical adventure into nonsense for those interested in something “a little different.” It will be performed on the OffCenter stage. “It doesn’t make sense on a linear level, but you’re sure to be entertained,” said Grace McCune, who is reprising her role as the perpetually flirtatious Carmen. “It’s like living inside the imagination of Deborah Sparks. It’s an opportunity for the cast to ‘get in tune with their inner freak.’” The show will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for two weeks from January 21 through 30 at 7:30 p.m. There is limited seating; only enough space for 50 attendees for each per-
Cast list
Actors Carmen – Grace McCune Dr. Livingston/Draculust – Jake Perrine Keith Richard’s brother, Igor – Cali Bagby Dok Tor-Von Frankelschtien – Jim Shaffer-Bauck Vampira – Khadoma Colomby The Model (who came along for the
formance. Be ye warned that at times during the show there are some close encounters between the performers and audience members. Purchasing tickets early is recommended. You can purchase tickets either by going to www. orcascenter.org, calling the box office at Orcas Center, Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 376-2281 ext. 1, or visiting the box office. Tickets are on sale now and are $17 for adults, $13 for students, $2 off for members. The room is transformed into an intimate club–like setting for the show – but in a dungeon. Cocktail tables and theatre seating are both being offered, and audience members can purchase wine. Imbibing is permitted during the performances. “The show brings together some of the most talented performers on the island and highlights their gifts,” said actress Cali Bagby. “It also shows the brilliant mind of Deborah Sparks, who will shock, amaze and thrill the audience.” Bagby played the villain, Durga Durga, in 2014’s Enchanted Forest production. This year she will be performing as Igor. For attendees who have not previously seen
ride) – Stormy Hildreth Master Rentfree – Kellen Comrie The Monster – Kelly Toombs Vamporra (Vampira’s sister, sort of) – Katie Wlaysewski Vulga the mute maid – Linda Slone Vega (Vulga’s sister, sort of) – Donna Laslo Rudolph Van Helslinginjin – Robert Hall Herman Von Menderchuck – Matthew Laslo Morticia and the Dracs (kids) – Lanni, Diego, Remy Lago
an Enchanted Forest show, the audience will be introduced to an ensemble of characters who have been space traveling together for the last four years, in addition to some travelers they picked up on another planet (as witnessed during prior performances). Newcomer Katie Wlaysewski is playing Vamporra in this year’s show. This is only her second time acting in a play. She was personally asked by Sparks to be a part of the show following her first major performance in last year’s main stage show “Across the Universe.” Wlaysewski says she is excited to “get on the ride and see where it goes.” She is joining the cast with an open mind and the expectation of “expecting not to know what to expect.” The adventurers’ story continues when their rocket ship lands in a dungeon in a Transylvanian castle, where Carmen and the always naive Dr. Livingston, set out to make merry in their new environment. But there’s a twist, which turns some of the travelers on their heels. “The best thing about the show is that it is so unique you will find nothing like it anywhere,” said Bagby.
The Bridettes – Colleen Smith Armstrong, Katie Wlaysewski, RuthAnne Comrie, Amanda Sparks The Vampiros – Charles Dalton, Jim Schaffer-Bauck, Kellen Comrie, Ed Lago The guy in the wedding scene/House manager – Ray Doss Dracula’s bad boy cousin, Draculoh – Kevin Dickey Creative Team Set Design & Construction – Chris Brems Lighting design – Deborah Sparks
Sound design – Jake Perrine Singing Coach – Grace McCune Pianist on recordings – Ron Myers Choreography by Anthony Manuel and Tiffany Loney Costumes & Wigs by Dean Carey, Deborah Sparks, Keri Lago and Deborah Scharaga Crew Sound – Kevin Dickey (Jeff Horton is backup) Lighting Operator – Keith Light Props – Diane Skaar Stage Manager – Regina Zwilling
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Calendar THRU JAN. 31
PLAYFEST SUBMISSIONS:
THURS., JAN. 14
Actor’s Theater of Orcas Island is accepting short play submissions for the 11th annual, 2016 Tenminute Playfest. Entries will be accepted between now and Jan. 31. For guidelines or any questions, please contact Michele Griskey at griskey@centurytel.net.
JAN. 13-15
CAMPING GEAR DRIVE: 3 to 5:30, Monday–Friday, Funhouse Commons.
CANCER SURVIVORSHIP:
Fireside Room, Community Church, 5-6 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC: 7 p.m. at Orcas Center. The High School Strings, High School Band, and Orcas Youth Orchestra will perform under the direction of Pamela Wright, Strings, and Darren Dix, Band. School Music Matters on Orcas Island.
SUNDAY, JAN. 17
MON. – ONGOING
5:30 p.m. at the Community Church Family Center
p.m., Community Church Family Center
BIZET’S LES PECHEURS DE PERLES: 1 p.m. streaming
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church
FRI. – ONGOING
SAT. – ONGOING
AA: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church
AA: 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. Potluck last Saturday of the month
MONDAY, JAN. 18
AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Monday Night Duplicate Bridge Group. Need a partner? Call Cheryl at 376-3104 or Marguerite at 376-2220 BUDGETING WORKSHOP: First Monday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s community room.
at Orcas Center; Tickets: $20, $15 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members $5 Subsidized Tickets available at the Box Office for all.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY COMMUNITY EVENT: Emmanuel
Episcopal Church, 242 Main St., Eastsound,1:30-3:30 p.m.
WEDS., JAN. 20
TUES. – ONGOING
GARDEN CLUB MEETING: 10
KIWANIS CLUB: 12:30 to 1:30
Templin Center, Eastsound 9:30 am – 6 pm Mon – Sat • 10:30 am – 4 pm Sunday
a.m., Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Jessi Bloom, eco designer, will speak on principles of permaculture.
(Saturday Pharmacy 10:00 am – 4 pm No Sunday Pharmacy Service)
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JAN. 21-23, 28-30
CHURCH SERVICES
ENCHANTED FOREST: Orcas Center OffCenter stage, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17, $13 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members. $5 Subsidized Tickets available at the Box Office.
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Wednesday Testimony meeting 7:00 pm– Last Wed. of each month Orcas Library Meeting Room 376-5873
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Serving Orcas Island For 132 years Sunday Worship 9:30 am (Nursery & Kids Sunday School) 5 p.m. Vespers Service, Eucharist. Weekday programs for all ages. Info @ www.OrcasChurch.org Or call Pastors Dick Staub or Brian Moss, 376-6422 In Eastsound on Madrona
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Parish of Orcas Island The Rev. Berto Gándara Eastsound (by the water) • 376-2352 SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 am Church School THURSDAYS: Holy Eucharist 12:15 pm Misa en español primer sábado de cada mes a las 6 pm
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Sunday 10:00 am Senior Center on 62 Henry Road Nursery and Kid’s Life Contemporary Passionate Worship Our Vision: Share Jesus. Share Life. 376-6332
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Sunday 11:00 am St. David’s Chuch 760 Park St., Friday Harbor Sunday 9:00 am Center Church 312 Davis Bay Rd., Lopez Island Pastor Beth Purdum Sunday 1:15 pm Emmanuel Church 242 Main St., Eastsound 370-0023 • pastor@lutheransanjuans.org
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Orcas - St Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 1:00 pm Sundays Lopez - Center Chuch Mass 10:30 am Saturdays
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SAT., JAN. 23 ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING: 3
to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center. $15 per person. It is also a potluck dinner; prime rib and salmon will be provided. Bring a dish that serves eight or more. Last names beginning with A-G can bring a side dish, H-R a salad and S-Z a dessert. rEservations: 3764849, orcasmuseums.org or info@orcasmuseum.org.
SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
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p.m., Community Church AA: For women, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for men, 7 to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Church CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Senior Center.
WEDS. – ONGOING LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. AA: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: 7 to 8 p.m., an S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery, Episcopal Church ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2. SOBER START: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., Community Church Family Center.
THURS. – ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m., library NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse. AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. BINGO: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., first Thursday of every month at the American Legion, in support of Kaleidoscope OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS:
BACK TO BASICS: 12 p.m. - 1
Five authors to read at Darvill’s Join five of this year's Artsmith Artist Residency fellows in a stimulating, multi-genre reading at Darvill's Bookstore in Eastsound on Thursday, January 14 at 5 p.m. Writers include Chauna Craig, Holly Hughes, Jill Kolongowski, Nancy Lord, and Caitlin Scarano reading poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The five authors are among eleven interdisciplinary artists selected to receive time and space to create new works during Artsmith’s annual artist residency. The Orcas Island based non-profit Artsmith hosts five artists at a time at the Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast in Eastsound. Thursday’s reading will also include a reception and book-signing with hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
OCS b-ball game coverage by MERRICK PARNELL Special to the Sounder
Orcas Christian School has announced that several away basketball games will be broadcasted live via a YouTube stream. The first broadcasted game will be the Orcas Christian Boys Basketball team against the Lummi Blackhawks on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Fans listen to the broadcast by going to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc6oZJQOr9pCWb1EmZWbw2A and then click on the applicable game. For broadcast schedules and current news, log onto: ocsathletics.wordpress.com, or follow Orcas Christian Athletics on Twitter: @GoOcsSaints and on Facebook at: facebook.com/orcaschristiansaints/
Game highlights The Lady Saints of Orcas Christian showed great promise in their second game since coming back from their Christmas break, despite falling to second place, Grace Academy, 46-26. From the Guard position, Junior, Emily Toombs would lead the Lady Saints with 9 points, while forward Alaena Comrie racked up 8. Comrie and Toombs has emerged as a dual threat in the Lady Saints offense. On Tuesday, the Lady Saints took on Arlington-Highland Christian at home, and took them down to the wire. Arlington would eventually pull away with a 10 point, 34-24 win. “The ladies improved in passing and rebounding and they seem to be catching on to the entire idea of team play,” said Coach Worley. The Saints boys’ team got off to the races in blistering fashion on Thursday against Grace Academy, in a 56-16, Northwest 1B win on home floor. Eighth grader Corey Aragon amassed 21 points. Junior forward Cyrus Amour dominated on the lower block, handily devoting rebounds and scoring second chance baskets. Amour would finish with 21 points. Ryan Flint contributed from underneath with solid rebounding and a mid-range shooting threat. Michael Harris led the charge from the guard position, and dished out numerous assists while racking up 10 points. In their previous game on Tuesday, Orcas Christian beat Providence 73-37. Junior Cameron Aragon led the Saints with 22 points, Harris contributed 20 more points and a flurry of assists from the guard position and Corey Aragon, saw significant action from the guard position.
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Special salon concert Toxic creosote removal What better way to begin the New Year than with music! World renowned violinist Martin Chalifour and acclaimed Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen will perform a Salon Concert on Orcas Island Saturday, Jan. 16. The daytime concert will take place in a beautiful home on Buck Mountain at 11 a.m., and will feature Ravel’s famous Tzigane, French sonatas by Poulenc and Leclair, and a duet with Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director, Aloysia Friedmann. Following the concert, guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres from Orcas Village Store and Thurston Wolfe wine, while enjoying amazing views of the San Juan Islands. Martin Chalifour began his tenure as Principal Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1995. Apart from his LA Philharmonic duties, he maintains an active solo career, playing a diverse repertoire of more than 60 concertos. Outside the U.S., he has played solos with the Auckland Philharmonia, the Montreal Symphony, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Taiwan, and the Malaysian Philharmonic, among others. Chalifour is a frequent guest at summer music festivals, and has performed several times for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen has been heard in concert halls and on the airwaves throughout North America and Europe. Her interpretations have been described as “outstandingly inventive,” performed with
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Removal of toxic creosote structures from the waters of the county will start Jan. 13, and the barge -based work is expected to take about 10 days. Numerous unnecessary or derelict creosote pilings, docks and boathouses will be removed, through a partnership effort of the Washington Department of Natural Resources and Friends of the San Juans, with funding provided by the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board. Multiple removal sites are located in Fisherman Bay on Lopez, with additional removal sites on Shaw and Henry Islands. “Along with the water quality impacts of the treated wood, many of the outdated structures being removed are also currently shading the marine environment, limiting the growth of submerged aquatic vegetation such
as eelgrass that provides important habitat for a wide range of species, including juvenile fish,” notes Tina Whitman, FRIENDS’ Science Director. Creosote-treated wood was commonly used in marine structures throughout the Salish Sea for more than a century during a period of rapid development and industrial expansion. Like other chemical compounds that were innovations in their time, creosote was broadly used without knowledge of its long-term consequences. It is now known that creosote contains more than 50 carcinogens and is toxic to marine fish and other wildlife. “The Washington State DNR has been partnering with local groups, governments, and private property owners to remove treated wood located on public and private property throughout the Salish
Sea since 2004. We look forward to completing this current project with FRIENDS of the San Juans and San Juan County citizens to restore and protect beaches and tidelands from the continuing negative effects of creosote-treated wood in the marine environment,” said Christopher Robertson, North Sound DNR Restoration Manager. In addition to the inwater removals happening right now, DNR Aquatics Restoration team and the Washington Conservation Corps have manually removed 350,000 pounds of creosote and other debris from beaches throughout the San Juans in the San Juans in 2014 and 2015 and work will continue in 2016. To report locations of beached creosote logs for future removal, please contact Friends of the San Juans at 360-378-2319.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, January
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In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for San Juan County in the matter of the estate of Eugene Harbord Knapp Jr., Deceased. NO. 15-4-05061 1 Notice to Creditors RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of:(1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the cla im is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non probate assets. Date of first publication: January 13, 2016 Personal Representative Mignonne Knapp, 343 Buckhorn Rd., Eastsound, WA, 98245 360-376-4579 LEGAL NO. S676846
15, 2016 at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, and San Juan Island. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.
Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 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. SJ677120 Published: The Journal of the San
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Community Land Trust from General Contractors for new construction and associated site work of 30 units of mixed income rental housing consisting of seven residential buildings and one Commons building. Property is located in Eastsound on Orcas Island. Deadline for submittals is 3:00pm on Friday, February 5, 2016. RFQ posted at www.opalclt.org/news or call OPAL Community Land Trust at 360-376-3191. OPAL Community Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. LEGAL NO. S677297 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 13, 20, 27, 2016.
the address stated below, and filing the original of the claim with the Court identified herein. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020; or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s prob ate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: January 13, 2016 Personal Representative: Robert Stone Attorney for the Personal Representative: Alan R. Souders Address for Mailing or Service: Souders Law Group, 913 Seventh Street, P.O. Box 1950, Anacortes, WA, 98221 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause number: San Juan County Superior Court Cause Number 15-4-05071-9. LEGAL NO. S676960 Published: The Islands’ Sounder January 13, 20, 27, 2016.
on February 12, 2016, 10:00 AM, In the Lobby, San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of San Juan, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL A: LOT 1, SHORT PLAT OF MICHAEL`S FIRST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES 156 AND 156A, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPTING THEREFROM A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST W.M., SAN JUAN ISLAND, COUNTY OF SAN JUAN, STATE OF WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18 AS DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER AUDITORS FILE NO. 95122033, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, FROM WHICH THE CONCRETE MONUMENT DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER AUDITORS FILE NO. 98464, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, AS MARKING THE WITNESS CORNER TO THE NORTHERLY MEANDER CORNER ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 18
Notice of Determination of Nonsignificance The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Washington State Parks) issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: NW Region Mooring Buoy Ongoing Maintenance, proposed by Washington State Parks. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, Washington State Parks has determined this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the checklist and DNS are available at no charge on Washington State Park’s website at http://parks. state.wa.us/865/SEPA-Review---Current The public is invited to comment on this DNS by submitting written comments no later than January 28, 2016 to the address below. Tom Murley Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 220 N. Walnut Street Burlington, WA 98233-1138 Phone: (360) 755-2827 FAX: (360) 428-1094 E-mail: Tom.Murley@ parks.wa.gov LEGAL NO. S677046 Published: The Islands’ Sounder January 13, 2016.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, SAN JUAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of PEGGY J. STONE, Deceased. NO. 15-4-05071-9 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing the claim to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at
TS No WA08001021-15-1 APN 361831-010-000 TO No 150163707-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
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BEARS NORTH 1°14`11” EAST; THENCE FROM SAID QUARTER CORNER EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2 OF SAID SECTION 18 SOUTH 87°58`46” EAST (ALSO SHOWN OF RECORD AS SOUTH 87º59`57” EAST), 1,302.04 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER AUDITORS FILE NO. 120312, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, AS MARKING THE NORTHERLY CORNER COMMON TO GOVERNMENT LOT 2 AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 18, FROM WHICH THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18 DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER AUDITORS FILE NO. 94111724, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, BEARS SOUTH 88°19`07” EAST, SAID POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OP BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE ALONG THE COMMON BOUNDARY OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 2 AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER SOUTH 1º56`45” WEST, 183.76 FEET TO A P.C. OF A NON-TANGENT CIRCULAR CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 63º47`22” AND A RADIUS OF 54.27 FEET; FROM WHICH POINT THE CENTER OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 20°29`38” WEST; THENCE EASTERLY, NORTHEASTERLY AND NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE” 60.43 FEET TO THE P.T.; THENCE NORTH 5°43`00” EAST, 63.68 FEET TO THE P.C. OF A CIRCULAR CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE” OF 85°57`53” AND A RADIUS OF 79.38; THENCE NORTHERLY, NORTHEASTERLY AND EASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE 119.09 FEET TO THE P.T., SAID POINT BEING A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, AND ALSO, SAID POINT BEING A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT 1, SHORT PLAT OF MICHAEL`S FIRST, ACCORDING TO THE SHORT PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES 156 AND 156A, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY NORTH 88°19`07” WEST, 116.47 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL B: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS SET OUT AND DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 16, 2003 UNDER AUDITOR`S FILE NO. 20030516039, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH A MULTIWIDE MANUFACTURED HOME, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AND ATTACHED TO THE LAND AND IS PART OF THE REAL PROPERTY ANDWHICH, BY INTENTION OF THE PARTIES SHALL CONSTITUTE A PART OF THE REALTY AND SHALL PASS WITH IT: YEAR/MAKE: 2003/PALM HARBOR L X W: 71 X 27 VIN #: PH206439 More commonly known as 164 PETRICH RD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-4921 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of April 30, 2010, executed by HEATH RAY, AND LARA RADKE, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded May 25, 2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0525020 and the beneficial interest was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. and recorded October 28, 2014 as Instrument Number 2014-1028020 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Juan County, Washington. II. No action commenced by BANK OF AMERICA,
N.A., the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Contact Phone No: 214-209-6557 Address: 7105 Corporate Drive, Building C, Plano, TX 75024 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From August 1, 2014 To September 29, 2015 Number of Payments 11 $1,604.56 3 $1,504.03 Total $22,162.25 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION August 1, 2014 September 29, 2015 $128.36 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: April 30, 2010 Note Amount: $263,351.00 Interest Paid To: July 1, 2014 Next Due Date: August 1, 2014 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $242,900.66, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on February 12, 2016. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by February 1, 2016, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before February 1, 2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 February 1, 2016 (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. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS LARA RADKE 164 PETRICH RD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-4921 LARA RADKE 1113 E 5TH ST, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-4426 LARA RADKE 164 PETRICH RD, SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA 98250 HEATH RAY 164 PETRICH RD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-4921 HEATH RAY 1113 E 5TH ST, PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-4426 HEATH RAY 164 PETRICH RD, SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail on August 7, 2015, 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. 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
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61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on 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 you might 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: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov 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 the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: September 29, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Jessica Cimarusti, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com. Order No. WA15-001147-2, Pub Dates 01/13/2016, 02/03/2016 LEGAL NO. S677115 Published: The Islands’ Sounder January 13 and February 3, 2016. TS No WA08001269-15-1 APN 173651-018-000 TO No 150176572-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 22, 2016, 10:00 AM, on the front steps, main entrance, San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court St #7, Friday Harbor, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of San Juan, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 18 SEA ACRES SUBDIVISION NUMBER TWO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, AT PAGE 12, IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES OVER THE 20 FOOT WIDE TRACT OF LAND AS
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CONVEYED BY AND DESCRIBED WITHIN FULFILLMENT DEED, RECORDED APRIL 25, 1968 IN VOLUME 50 AND PAGE 284 UNDER AUDITOR`S FILE NO. 68635, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON APN: 173651-018-000 More commonly known as 569 SEA ACRES ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of October 2, 2003, executed by PETER D DRAPE, AND MARIE DRAPE, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded October 10, 2003 as Instrument No. 2003 1010010 and the beneficial interest was assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust and recorded April 9, 2015 as Instrument Number 2015-0409004 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Juan County, Washington. II. No action commenced by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. Current Beneficiary: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Contact Phone No: 800-401-6587 Address: 13801 Wireless Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY WHEN DUE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS WHICH ARE NOW IN ARREARS: DELINQUENT PAYMENT INFORMATION From October 1, 2011 To September 17, 2015 Number of Payments 48 $2,050.65 Total $98,431.20 LATE CHARGE INFORMATION October 1, 2011 September 17, 2015 $244.89 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: October 2, 2003 Note Amount: $276,000.00 Interest Paid To: September 1, 2011 Next Due Date: October 1, 2011 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $242,389.76, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on January 22, 2016. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by January 11, 2016, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before January 11, 2016 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 January 11, 2016 (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. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the current Beneficiary, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS MARIE DRAPE 569 SEA ACRES ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279 MARIE DRAPE 569 SEA ACRES
RD, OLGA, WA 98279-9579 PETER D DRAPE 569 SEA ACRES ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279 PETER D DRAPE 569 SEA ACRES RD, OLGA, WA 98279-9579 by both first class and certified mail on August 4, 2015, 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. 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 Trustees’ Sale. X. If the Borrower received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on 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 you might 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: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov 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 the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: September 18, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Jessica Cimarusti, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com. Order No. WA15-001086-2, Pub Dates 12/23/2015, 01/13/2016 LEGAL NO. S673876 Published: The Islands’ Sounder December 23, 2015 and January 13, 2016.
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EASTSOUND The Barnacle Wed & Thurs 5 pm–12 am Friday & Saturday 5 pm –1 am Nightly Cocktail Specials 249 Prune Alley Enzo’s Caffé Open daily 8 am–4 pm Sunday 8 am–3 pm N. Beach Rd, 376-3732 Lower Tavern Lunch & Dinner Open daily at 11 am Food to 10 pm (Sun–Thurs) Food to 11 pm (Fri & Sat) 46 Prune Alley , 376-4848 Mijitas Mexican Kitchen Dinner Tues–Sat 4 pm 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) 376-6722 Random Howse Thai menu Wed., Fri & Sat. 5-8pm 365 N Beach Rd. Call 376-1111
The Loft at Madrona Dinner: Thursday–Saturday 5pm Sunday Brunch 10am–2pm Main St, Eastsound 376-7173 The Madrona Bar & Grill Sunday -Thursday 11:30–9 Friday & Saturday 11:30–10 Happy Hour in the bar; Mon–Fri 3–6 pm 310 Main St, 376-7171 Pizzeria Portofino Dine-In/Take-Out Open Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Closed Sun & Mon 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 376-2085 White Horse Pub Open from 11:30 to midnight 7 days a week Serving food until 10 pm Happy hour M–F 3–6 pm 246 Main St, 376-PUBS
ROSARIO Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant Breakfast: 8 am – 11 am Daily Dinner: 5 pm – 9 pm Daily Moran Lounge Bar Menu: 4 pm - 9 pm Mon - Thurs, Noon - 9 pm Friday - Sunday Dinner: 5 pm - 9 pm Daily
ORCAS LANDING Orcas Hotel / Octavia’s Bistro Dinner 7 nights a week 4–9 pm Happy hour 50% off small plates 4–5 pm Orcas Hotel Café Open daily 6 am–5 pm www.orcashotel.com, 376-4300
DEER HARBOR Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant Open Fri, Sat and Sun from 5–8 pm 376-1040 deerharborinnrestaurant.com
Call the Sounder to advertise 376-4500 Cost: $13.25 per listing (green fee included) 6 lines max.
Esther’s the name. Grey and white fluffy is my style. Mellow is my personality. Cats and dogs are coming in here and out again at a fast pace. Please make me be one of them! The Orcas Animal Shelter is open 2 to 5 p.m. every day. Or call 376-6777 or see us all on www. orcaspet.org.
Monday - Saturday 7 am - 9 pm Sunday 8 am - 8 pm
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Farmer of the Month:
HUGHES FARMS
Hughes Farms is a fourth generation farm in the Skagit Valley, founded by Lowell Hughes in the mid-1920’s. Over the years he passed the farm over to his son Jim, and his four boys. Today Lowell’s grandsons, Dave, Tom, Jeff and Bob and his great grandson, Michael are the key players behind Hughes Farms. Through Charlie’s Produce, Hughes Farms supplies us with lots of potatoes right now!