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Latest CAO chapter coming March 5 by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter
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Another chapter in the seemingly unending Critical Areas Ordinance update process is reaching a conclusion. The San Juan County Council is scheduled to complete the current installment at a March 5 special meeting. But this chapter is far from the end of the story. At a Feb. 25 public hearing, the council considered 26 amendments to three of four critical areas ordinances originally passed in late 2012, which were intended to bring the environmental and construction permitting regulations into compliance with the state Growth Management Act. “All of us have reservations about the CAO, but we have worked together and we have been able to approve options provided by the planning commission that will put the county in compliance,” SJC Council Chairman Rick Hughes said. An “update” of four critical areas regulations were originally required by the GMA to be com-
From the library to Nigeria and back again
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Editor’s note: The Orcas Island Library is hoping to embark on an expansion of its facility. In the next year, there will be public meetings, design work and fundraising. The Sounder is running a series on the library’s staff.
Left: Library volunteer Lynn Carter.
by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
Lynn Carter worked for 19 years as an administrator. Little did she know that those skills would transfer to 13 years of service for the Orcas Island Public Library and would also take her far across the sea and deep into the jungle. She and her husband James Lobdell moved to the island in 1998 from Portland, Ore. In Portland, Carter worked as third party administrator for unions mainly dealing with pension and health plans and cemetery and funeral pre-planning. On Orcas, Carter was a perfect volunteer because she was able to work with computers and because giving her time to the library is literally woven into her family tree. Her mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law were both heavily involved in the Orcas Island Public Library. Yet, it was not what Carter had
in mind for her retirement. She thought she would just work on one project because she knew how to navigate computers and then Carter said it all “escalated.” She was taught how to manage the finances, catalog books and man the front desk. “One thing led to another,” she said. Carter has been volunteering on the island since 2001. She also serves as the Friends of the Library treasurer. The Friends is a nonprofit
that raises funds for the library. Between these two capacities, Carter spends about 20 to 30 hours a week at the library. In her office, which she calls a little hole in the wall, there are stacks of books labeled with words like pottery, expensive and eBay. This room in the back of the library is where all the donated books for fundraising are funneled to. The two main fundraising events are the Friends’ winter and summer book sale. Some of the donated books will bypass the sale and go straight to eBay. Volunteers like Carter research the top end books to find out how much they should sell them for online. “I’ve never realized how much value there are in books and the connections people have with them,” she said. Carter said the objective is to get rid of the books and get the cash. It may sound funny to learn that in a room in the back of the library they are being sold to later benefit the library. Thanks to those donations the Friends have
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pleted by 2006, but procedural and substantive impediments delayed completion until 2012. The council’s 2012 enactments were then appealed to the Growth Management Hearings Board in early 2013 by property rights advocates and environmentalists. A September 2013 decision by the board essentially upheld objections advanced by the Friends of the San Juans that the critical areas ordinances failed to comply with the GMA in nine respects. Contentions advanced by the Common Sense Alliance and other property rights advocates were rejected by the board. Both the Alliance and Friends of the San Juans have appealed the hearings board decision in San Juan County Superior Court. That action is under consideration by Judge Don Eaton, and further appeals could still be pursued at the state Court of Appeals and in the state Supreme Court. In addition, the county or any party can bring additional legal action in response to the decision by the hearings board regarding the amendments expected to be passed on March 5.
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Seeger concert Call for actors Nat’l Monument manager hired is rescheduled
A community concert celebrating the life and legacy of Pete Seeger has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 16, from to 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall. Bring songbooks (like “Rise Up Singing” if you have it), instruments if you like, coffee/tea or snacks to share (gluten-free encouraged). Bring elders. Bring kids. Musicians in attendance are: Irthlingz (Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz), Cali Bagby, Carl Burger, Marc Cohen, Marlene Dickey, Bill Griswold, Bruce Harvie, Anita Holladay, Martin Lund, Randy Monge
and Ben Sheppard, Susan Osborn, Tom Rawson, The Parking Angels, members of the Olga Symphony, members of the Orcas Choral Society, Linda Ellsworth and children from the Salmonberry School. The concert is free. Donations are welcome to cover the cost of renting the space. If we raise more, they’ll donate it to two nonprofits: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, founded by Pete and Toshi Seeger in 1966. RSVP on the Facebook event page here: https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/278722868918863/
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island at the Grange will be holding auditions for Actors for the Ninth annual PlayFest; seven 10 Minute plays, all written by local playwrights. Performance dates are set for the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May. This year the PlayFest selection includes; drama, comedy, cerebral, and the strange. Actors needed: eight males and seven females, ranging in age from 20 to 70 years old. Auditions are on Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. and/or Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. There will be two days of auditions available, but you only need to attend one. Auditions will be led by Cara Russell. Even if you have never acted before, she encourages you to come and audition. The plays will be available to read, at the front desk at the Orcas Island Library, and those auditioning are encouraged to take a look at the plays beforehand. If you have any questions, contact Cara Russell at lobby_drifter@hotmail.com or 376-6052. The 2014 PlayFest plays are: “A Dish Served Cold” by Tom Fiscus, “Four Christmases,” by James Wolf, “Hammerfest Date Night” by Cara Russell, “Main Course” by Michèle Griskey, “Mephisto Waltz #1” by Brigid Ehrmantraut, “Night Lights” by Rick Markov and “Prelude to Notoriety” by Rebecca Herman.
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The Islanders for the San Juan Islands National Monument are hosting a Meet and Greet on March 12 for the new Manager of the National Monument, Marcia deChadenedes, pictured above. Daniel Picard, BLM’s Spokane District Manager, will also be at the event which is being held at the San Juan Preservation Trust office in Friday Harbor from 3 to 6 p.m. All are invited to come talk with them about the
San Juan Islands National Monument, the resource management planning process for the monument and the Resource Advisory Committee. deChadenedes served for four months as interim monument manager last fall and on March 9 joins the BLM’s Spokane District staff full-time in the monument manager position. She has worked in management positions with BLM’s National Conservation Lands for 11 years, as the program lead at Colorado BLM, on the California Coastal National Monument, on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, as Heritage Tourism lead for New Mexico and more. She will join Nick Teague, BLM Recreation Specialist, at the BLM Lopez Island Office.
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Eastsound improvement projects Sealth in dry-dock for repairs gutter, sidewalk and a safe crossing zone for pedestrians. Public Works would also like to do some work on Prune Aly closer to Main Street. “We’ve had some flooding problems and there have been some problems with catch basins so we want to put in a curb, gutter and sidewalk to control that,” Dietzman said, referring to the Oct. 1 storm when more than two inches of rain were recorded at two sites in Eastsound and several stores in Templin’s Center had to close.
by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
There are several road projects happening on Orcas this spring and summer. Two locations of interest are Prune Aly and Enchanted Forest Road in Eastsound. Here is a rundown of what will be occurring.
Prune Aly San Juan County had planned for a full reconstruction of Prune Aly and applied for a grant to go forward, but was unsuccessful. “So now we are working on simple projects to try to get there,” said Rachel Dietzman, a San Juan County engineer. These projects will focus mainly on intersection improvements. Dietzman said Public Works is in the process of looking at improving the intersection between Fern Street and Prune Aly sometime this spring or summer. The goal is to put in a curb,
Chip seal There will also be a chip seal project on two roads in Eastsound this year. The plan is to work on about 0.3 miles of Enchanted Forest Road and 0.1 miles on Orion Road. The chipsealing will occur from mid-May through the first and second week of June. To learn more about these and other Public Works projects attend the San Juan County Open House on Thursday, March 6, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall. The Deer Harbor Plan and Review Committee’s Regular Meeting is March 12, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Deer Harbor Community Center. Department personnel will be available at both community events on Orcas to offer information. For more contact Public Works at 370-0500.
Community Foundation to do ongoing needs assessment The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation. The Orcas Island Community Foundation is beginning new work on needs assessment for the island based on a report from the OICF Needs Assessment Task Force, completed in December 2013. This update follows the 2011 Needs Assessment Report, and was the result of six months’ discussion of issues from divergent perspectives, stated Task Force Chairwoman Diane Berreth. “The challenge was bringing together such diverse community members, each with their own ideas and areas of expertise, and forging a common vision,” said Member Sally Buchanan. The new report views the foundation as a positive
change agent that can provide data about islanders’ needs for all to use. It sees the foundation as taking on an active role in addressing needs and building community capacity. To realize this vision for the future, the report recommends: • An ongoing OICF needs assessment committee; • Support for temporary community working groups focused on needs in each sector; • Finding partners to work with OICF for future needs assessments; • Facilitating an information Hub for islanders to share vital information about needs and resources. The Task Force also recommends that the OICF begin this work with a focus on assessing mental health and addiction issues. The hard working members of the Needs
Assessment Task Force were Diane Berreth, Chair, Sally Buchanan, Lisa Byers, Jim Connell, Steve Garrison, Aaimee Johnson, Steve Jung, Audra Query Lawlor, Nancy O’Brien, Donna Gerardi Riordan, Susan Singleton, Dick Staub, Norm Zimlich and Hilary Canty. For a copy of the 2013 assessment report and the 2011 assessment report go to www.oicf.us, or call 3766423.
The 90-vehicle, 1,200-passenger Sealth was lifted out of the water and onto dry-dock at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes on March 3 to investigate issues found during sea trials and diver inspection. The Sealth was removed from service on Feb. 12 due to mechanical issues. “We’ve been working day and night to determine the cause of Sealth’s recent mechanical issues,” said David Moseley, WSDOT assistant secretary, ferries division. “Underwater video and sea trials suggest the problem could be with the rudder system beneath the
vessel, requiring us to move the vessel to dry-dock for further investigation.” Washington State Ferries expects to re-instate the Sealth, following dry-dock inspection and necessary repairs. WSF has temporarily replaced it with the 87-car, 983-passenger Evergreen State. The only back-up vessel, 34-car, 200-passenger Hiyu, is filling in on the inter-island route. WSF anticipates that the San Juan Islands/Anacortes route will be back to full service by March 4 with the 124-car, 1,090-passenger Chelan and the Evergreen State returning to the inter-island route.
Last week, the The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee released a statement about the situation. “FAC and ferries are very aware of the frustration stemming from the Sealth issue,” it read. “We’ve been in contact with George Capacci (deputy chief and head of operations and capital) almost daily. Ferries is doing everything possible, the problem is that there aren’t a lot of options. We can rant all we want but that doesn’t get the boat fixed, nor get us a replacement.” To read a guest column by Senator Kevin Ranker on this issue, see page 5.
Anderson to serve 15 months for rape by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor
A 22-year-old Kirkland man who four months ago confessed to sexually assaulting two teenage girls on Orcas Island a year ago in late September was ordered to serve 15 months in prison on two counts of third-degree rape. On Feb. 28, Peter John Anderson, a former resident of Orcas Island, was sentenced in San Juan County Superior Court to a total of 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $650 in fines and fees. He was taken into custody at the conclusion of the sentencing hearing. Among the court-ordered conditions Anderson must abide by upon release from prison, he will be required to register as a sex offender and serve three years of probation, under supervision of the state Department of Corrections.
Anderson pleaded guilty in November to the two counts of third-degree rape, a Class C felony. In addition to third-degree rape, he was initially charged with two counts of third-degree rape of a child, as an alternative course of prosecution. Third-degree child rape, a Class A felony, carries maximum penalties of life in prison, a $50,000 fine, or both. A Class C felony, third-degree rape carries maximum penalties of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both; however, the standard range of sentencing for a first-time offender is 15-20 months in prison. According to prosecutors, Anderson forced himself upon two 15-yearold girls in the haze of a late-night, alcohol-fueled
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party in Eastsound in late September of 2012. Both girls, in addition to being under the age of consent, reportedly had indulged in alcohol and marijuana and were incapacitated at the time Anderson raped the two, at separate times on the same night. At that time, Anderson, then 20, was four years older than both victims. While the felony conviction stands as a first for Anderson, it is not the first time the former Orcas resident has been prosecuted for an alleged sex crime in the San Juans. In 2010, at age 18, he was accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and prosecuted for second-degree rape. That case was dismissed when the girl declined to testify at trial.
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Indian Island’s ‘Tides of March’
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The San Diego sea slug, pictured above, is also known as the spotted, or leopard nudibranch, and dozens of them mate and leaves eggs at the island every winter.
Kwiaht and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory open the 2014 research and education season at Indian Island with a third annual Tides of March event for Orcas families and children at Emmanuel Parish Hall overlooking Indian Island, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. Admission is free. There will be a narrated slideshow of Indian Island’s
The Gottmans at Orcas Center Mar. 16: “Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child.” Free presentation: Sunday, Mar. 16, 7 to 9 p.m. at Orcas Center. You are invited to hear Orcas Island residents and internationally known psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman draw upon 30 years of research with parents and children to show how “emotion coaching” by parents can influence a child’s success and happiness in all walks of life. “The heart of parenting is connecting with your child emotionally when it really counts,” says Julie Gottman, PhD, who is also a volunteer Orcas Medical Foundation board member. “This talk will describe five steps to help you do just that. Even if the parenting you experienced wasn’t ideal, you can still learn to parent differently, so that your children are enriched in every way.” Based upon Dr. John Gottman’s New York Times bestselling book, Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, the Gottmans have conducted emotion-coaching workshops with parents throughout the world.
colorful native wildflowers and sea slugs; briefings by volunteers and students on upcoming research activities from plankton blooms and eelgrass to seahorses and seabirds; a keynote presentation on emerging issues in marine ecology; and refreshments. Guests will also have a chance to join the Indian Island Adopt-A Species program, and to help fund an Oystercatcher-Cam. This
year the Tides of March will highlight marine microbiology. “Only recently have we appreciated the diversity and sheer size of the marine microbiome,” says Kwiáht director Russel Barsh. “Viruses and bacteria may account for a majority of the biomass in the world’s oceans and play essential roles in nutrient recycling, maintaining atmospheric oxygen levels, moderat-
ing climate change, and regulating the abundance and diversity of plants and marine animals through contagious diseases.” Kwiáht recently acquired a microplate reader that can make very sensitive measurements of hundreds of different chemical compounds in the marine environment. It will be available for projects designed by marine science classes at Orcas schools.
Falcons end season as #1
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Left: Back row Rich Madan, Phaedra Osborn, Joanne Mietzner, Jayden Kopp, Brittney Kern, Rayna Coffelt, Jessica Nichols, Violet Sturk, Joie Zier, Olivia BrunnerGaydos, Kira Myles-Era and Amber Paulsen. Front Row Chela Mohler, Tori Sturk and Katy Minnis. Missing is Maggie Toombs. by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
The Orcas Middle School girls seventh and eighth grade Falcon teams wrapped up their season with games last week. The eighth grade girls ended their two-year Falcon career undefeated. Coaches Amber Paulsen and Rich Madan inherited an eighth grade team comprised of a mix of players, including seven fresh off a successful SWISH season. The girls beat
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Exxon Valdez: Poor ferry service is ‘unacceptable’ 25 years later The level of unpredictability and lack of ferry service in recent months is unacceptable. As a frequent ferry commuter myself, I share the frustration other riders have with the inconsistent and uneven service. I also agree that the responsibility for this lies not as much with Washington State Ferries, but right here in Olympia. The problem is that Olympia treats our ferry system differently than the rest of our state’s transportation system. That mentality is the first thing that must change. In addition to that, there are three steps that Olympia must take to make a noticeable difference in our ferry system. First we must pass Rep. Jeff Morris’ bill to build a third new 144-car ferry. I am championing this effort in the Senate. There have been efforts to divert the money in the bill from construction of a third vessel to operations, but we have been successful so far in
keeping the bill focused on construction of the third 144-car vessel. Know that I will work every angle I can to make this bill and this boat a reality. The second key to a fully functioning and sustainable ferry system in the San Juans is to make sure that one of the three new 144car ferries is permanently dedicated to the San Juan route. I am proud to have led the effort in the Senate two and three years ago to secure funding to build the first and second new 144car ferries. While the first boat is dedicated elsewhere, the second boat is supposed to come to the San Juans for the spring, summer and fall when it is completed in late 2015. I am working with our state Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson to make absolutely sure that boat remains in service to the San Juans year-round by the end of 2015. This is critical if we are to have more reliable service. Securing the third new 144-car vessel will help make this a reality as that boat can support
needs elsewhere in the system in the winter. The third issue we must tackle is a transportation revenue package. We can build all the new boats we want, but if we don’t have the money to operate them, we will still have poor service and increasing fares. Currently, transportation is one of several political footballs being kicked around the capital. It’s cliché to say it, but there are no Republican roads and there are no Democratic bridges. We all depend on our transportation system and any solution for an issue of this magnitude will have to be of the bipartisan variety. Unfortunately, a transportation revenue package cannot happen without revenue and there are some that argue that we cannot raise taxes, no matter what the cost. I would argue that ferries will continue to break and bridges will continue to fall until we have a bold and thoughtful discussion that creates a new revenue package to support our state’s transportation infrastruc-
water quality rating system devised by the county in the 2012 and substitutes a four-category rating system developed by the Washington state Department of Ecology. The rating system is used to determine water quality buffers and habitat buffers, and requires landowners to use a “qualified professional” – a paid water-quality consultant – to establish the applicable wetland rating category and buffers. Friends’ attorney Kyle Loring believes the council “in general took steps to address concerns expressed in the growth board’s decision, but we will look closely at provisions, such as the expanded utility exemption, and we may still express any disappointment we have to the growth board.” Councilman Hughes said the proposed amendments will satisfy the hearings
board, but he’s prepared to revisit the ordinances if the board or the courts require further changes. Councilman Jamie Stephens said: “it was not an easy task to keep the focus” on complying with the hearings board, but he agrees with Hughes that “when it’s implemented, we’ll find out what works and doesn’t work, and make necessary changes.” Councilman Bob Jarman, just back from a hospital stay, joined his colleagues in asking for future changes. “I still feel the CAO is anti-development and needs further work,” Jarman said. “As Tom Starr said, what is the problem we’re trying to fix? We need to finish these amendments for the hearings review board now, but someday we need to come back to these ordinances and take one item at a time and correct it.”
After receiving the county’s report regarding compliance with the Sept. 2013 order, the hearings board will accept objections to the amendments and responses to whatever objections may arise. The board will convene another hearing, on April 24, to determine whether the amendments comply with the September 2013 order. Further action by the county can be required by the board and further appeals to the superior court can be pursued by the parties. Final wrapup of superior court legal actions, plus appeals, may be as many as several years in the future.
by SENATOR KEVIN RANKER D-Orcas
There are a series of events in San Juan County to recognize the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. • The lecture “Our Islands at Risk: Increased Vessel Traffic and Increased Risk of a Major Oil Spill” will be presented on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan. Gary Shigenaka, a marine biologist for NOAA, will talk about how various cargo and propulsion oils would likely behave if spilled in our marine environment. Julie Knight, executive director of Islands Oil Spill Association, will talk about local spill response preparedness. Lopez Island: Friday, March 14, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Lopez Center. Orcas Island: Saturday, March 15, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Orcas Episcopal Church. San Juan Island: Sunday, March 16, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange • The film “Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez” will be screened. This award-winning documentary is about the Exxon Valdez oil spill. San Juan Island: Friday Harbor Film Festival’s screening is on Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange. Admission is by donation. Orcas Island: San Juans Alliance is sponsoring a free screening on Sunday, March 23, 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Lopez Island: San Juans Alliance and Lopez Library is co-sponsoring a free screening on Monday, March 24, 7 p.m. at the Lopez Library. • On March 24, the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, a drift card drop will simulate what would happen if a spill occurred in Turn Point/Arachne Reef in Boundary Pass and, Bird Rocks in Rosario Strait. People who find drift cards can report the location where they were found at www.salishseaspillmap.org or call 360378-2319.
CAO FROM 1 The revisions now under consideration by the council address a range of noncompliance issues identified by the hearings board, which in its order in September 2013 required the county to respond by passing amendments by March 5. The council also extended the date of the critical areas ordinances go into effect several times, now set for March 31.
LYNN FROM 1 been able to give $100,000 for the library’s planned renovations. Unpopular literature that can’t be sold, like self help or mass produced paperbacks, are sent to California where they are sold, recycled or sent to other countries. The library receives a percentage of the funds. When not weeding through donated literature, Carter said she likes to travel, which is a bit of an understatement considering the exotic stamps on her passport. Every year for ten years Lobdell and Carter would spend three months in Nigeria to volunteer at a wildlife project that aimed
The amendments under consideration deal with several of the most contentious issues for protecting critical areas, including the definition of “development,” exemptions for utilities, protection of “functions and values” from development in Fish and Wildlife Habitat Critical Areas, and wetland protection rating-system categories and water quality buffers. The most far-reaching amendment abandons the complex, site-specific 13-category wetland and to help recover an endangered species of monkey called the pandrillus. And how did Carter help? By working on the accounting of the nonprofit called The Drill Rehabilitation and Breeding Center. She calls it grueling work in the bush. Of course there were highlights like holding baby chimpanzees and the adventure of living in the jungle. But that may be in the past, Carter and her husband are spending their time year-round in the San Juans. Now Carter navigates through the countless books that are brought to her and she urges people to join her to volunteer or join the Friends board. “We can always use more help,” she said.
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ture. The funds allocated by the legislature since 2000 are not enough to adequately operate our state’s ferry system. Our entire state’s transportation infrastructure is woefully lacking and upgrading it is not only a matter of commerce and transportation, it is a matter of public safety. If we were to pass a transportation revenue package, we could not only have a third ferry, but we would be able to backfill ferry operations and capital accounts so that we have a sustainable and reliable ferry system. I cannot stress enough the good this would do for our state. As politicians, we should not be afraid of thoughtfully discussing revenues and taxes in an election year, we should be afraid of what will happen if we don’t. It’s time to put politics aside and get this job done.
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ater samples at more than 80 public beaches in the Puget Sound region, including Kitsap County, show fecal coliform bacteria levels that exceed levels considered to be safe. Harmful bacteria pollute fish, shellfish, and other food harvested from our waters. They make our beaches inaccessible for recreational use. Federal, tribal, state and local governments are working to identify and correct pollution sources that harm our waters and marine life. Creosoted pilings are being removed. Changes in agricultural practices are keeping ag waste from streams. Rain gardens, buffers and permeable road surfaces are stemming the tide of tainted storm water going into the sea. Property owners are more closely monitoring their septic systems to prevent leaching into public waters. There is another pollution source – a big one – that hasn’t been addressed until now: sewage from boats and ships. Under current federal regulations, treated sewage may be discharged from a ship or boat anywhere in Puget Sound, and untreated sewage may be discharged as long as the boat is more than three miles from shore. Marine sanitation devices that grind up waste and add disinfectant before discharging into marine waters are considered treatment, but these systems do not meet state standards for protecting water quality and public health, according to the Department of Ecology. Ecology, the Department of Health and the Puget Sound Partnership have drafted a proposal to make Puget Sound a No Discharge Zone and are submitting it as a draft petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The proposed zone extends from Puget Sound, north to the 49th parallel, including the San Juan Islands, and west to New Dungeness Lighthouse. If established, no boat – whether a cruise ship, freighter or pleasure craft – could discharge anywhere within the designated zone. All boats and ships would have to store their sewage until they could safely dispose of it at an onshore or mobile pumpout facility, or hold it until it can be discharged in the open ocean beyond three miles from shore. More than 80 No Discharge Zones have been established in 26 states; there are currently no NDZs in Washington state. The No Discharge Zone proposal is part of the state Puget Sound Partnership’s Action Agenda to restore and protect the health of our inland marine waters. The No Discharge Zone would require a change in practices by those on the water, but it’s a change from which we, and future generations, will benefit. To see a map of the No Discharge Zone, and review and comment on the proposal, go to www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/nonpoint/ CleanBoating/nodischargezone.html. Comment deadline is April 21. Comments may also be sent to amy.jankowiak@ecy.wa.gov. Or write Department of Ecology, Northwest Regional Office, Attn: Amy Jankowiak, 3190 160th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98008. – The above was written by Richard Walker, editor of the North Kitsap Herald, a sister paper to the Islands’ Sounder. Walker was editor of the Journal of the San Juans from 1999 to 2010.
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Life on isolated Orcas Island has many advantages. In addition to natural beauty, a rural environment, gifted local art, world-class music, and supportive neighbors, we have excellent schools, an outstanding library, and access to basic medical care. As a retired nurse and member of an aging population, I am very aware of what can happen when health events occur which cannot be treated successfully on a local level. Often diagnosis, treatment, and transport to a facility providing a higher level of care is not only necessary but lifesaving. In addition to providing up to date fire prevention, fire suppression, and community outreach, that life saving emergency medical service is provided safely in a professional manner by the dedicated, educated, and highly trained Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff and volunteers. The majority of their responses are medical emergency related. The record speaks for itself; the success rate of these responses rival and often surpass those of departments many times the size of OIFR. I had the occasion to closely observe and evaluate this service last year when I became the patient
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rather than the nurse. I was efficiently diagnosed, field treated, and airlifted to the mainland hospital for successful treatment, all within a very short period of time and with excellent results. Had I had to depend on ground transportation and the vagaries of the ferry system, the outcome might have been very different. I urge you to join me in supporting the upcoming levy that will allow OIFR to maintain at the present level the vital services that contribute to the well-being of each and every one of us. They are our safety net. Vote yes on Proposition 1. Barbara Ehrmantraut Eastsound My husband and I are still on Orcas today because of our proactive Fire Department. Several summers ago the Fire Department
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• Orcas Island Public Library Board, 8:30 a.m., library. • Orcas Fire District Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall.
• Staff from public works, community development and more will be at the SJC open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall.
FRI, MARCH 7 & SAT., MARCH 8 • San Juan County Republicans events March 7 and 8. Bill Bryant, Seattle Port Commissioner, will speak on “What American Liberty Really Means.” March 7 at 5 p.m., dinner, speaker, silent auction at the Blue Water Grill, Friday Harbor, $50 per ticket, RSVP to 378-4738. March 8 at noon: Lunch and speaker, Lopez Community Church, $20, RSVP to 468-2043. March 8 at 4 p.m.: Coffee and speaker, Mamie’s Boardwalk Café,
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THURSDAY, MARCH 13 • Orcas Island Park and Recreation District, 4 to 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station. • Port of Orcas Commissioners, 6 p.m. Airport conference room. • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.
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offered a CPR refresher program at the Farmers Market. With their encouragement, I learned the new CPR protocol. I did not imagine at the time that I would be called on to use those skills to save my own husband’s life. But when David had a cardiac arrest, administering CPR sustained him until the Rochester, MN, EMTs arrived to take over. Our story is one of many on this special island; emergencies can happen to anyone. The Fire Department is the first line of defense for all of us, young and old alike. We support the OIFR levy lid lift because it supports all of our lives. We are grateful to the department’s staff and volunteers, and ask you to join us in voting to sustain all their fine work. Diane Berreth Orcas Island Twenty-four hours. I have been a physician and an executive for over three decades, so I can recognize quality patient care and superior leadership. In medicine, it’s not just costs, but cost effectiveness. In leadership, it’s motivating and guiding a team to achieve a common goal. Recently I observed both within 24 hours. I was awakened at 3:47, the start of my day. I was serving a volunteer duty shift at Station 21. We were called to help one of our fellow residents who was having cardiac problems. We arrived to find a gentleman who was clearly in distress. Over the next three hours he received superior medical care. Care that was as good, if not better than he would have received in King County. During the event, a highly skilled paramedic, a physi-
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LETTERS FROM 6 cian on the phone, and no fewer than six volunteers provided medical care at a cost less than a trip to the emergency room. As far as quality – I learned later in the day that the patient was doing well. Tests showed he had not suffered a stroke; a substantial risk given his medical situation. This was cost effective care. To finish my 24 hours - the Deer Harbor Marina fire. Upon my arrival, I found a propane tank burning, risking explosion. I helped to apply water to the tank in order to prevent catastrophe. I was 50 yards from the tank when a hand touched my shoulder. I was asked how I was doing. I looked up to see Chief O’Brien, out with the troops, motivating and guiding the team. I no longer focused only on the tank exploding; my thoughts changed to winning the battle. His leadership was paramount in guiding over 40 volunteers to achieve a common community goal. While you consider the OIFR levy, I encourage you to review the data. We are provided with cost effective health care, rivaled by none. We have leadership that oversees a limited professional staff and motivates a team of volunteers. Summary – we all receive superior service. I encourage you to support the levy. Greg Ayers Orcas Island
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a good value for our taxes. I have examined and discussed this replacement levy with many and I have come to the conclusion that the services that are required and that the Orcas Fire and Rescue is providing in emergency response and community readiness, are essential to our remote and aging community and our financial support is critical to making that happen. Costs are rising and in many cases dictated by state and federal demands through updated requirements on training, gear and so on. These volunteers and staff are valuable for our safety and wellbeing and we want them well prepared, well trained and well equipped. We also want the fire trucks to start when they are needed and we want these assets protected in the seven or eight fire stations around the island. This levy election is about funding the Orcas Fire Department services for the next 10 years and it is also about the trust and confidence in Chief O’Brien and his able paid and 70 Plus volunteer staff, and, the Orcas Fire Commissioners. Are they providing clear and accurate information? Are they up to the task in being good stewards of the public’s funds? Is this levy necessary to continually provide emergency lifesaving response? The answer is yes to all of the above.
If you agree, then please join me and my family in supporting the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue mission and vote yes on proposition 1. Tony P Ghazel Eastsound
Vote no on Orcas Fire levy I have lived on Orcas Island for 23 years now and I have seen a lot of changes. I came here to live in a small community without knowing very little about this place except that I could find a small home at the end of the road. After working for the airlines as a flight attendant, I was trained in emergency procedures but did not pay too much attention as to what was available here in case of an emergency. It had never been my priority as I always landed safely, now everything is about being safe and it is great that we have so much more available to us now. My questions are: is the best possible use of our money being used to protect us? I have attended the fire department meetings for more than 10 years now under three different chiefs and I was happy to have a local Kevin O”Brien being chosen as our new chief. Is the fire department along with our volunteers doing a great job?
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I am writing in support of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Levy. I understand some of the consternation about a levy election and the concern that public funds are being spent wisely. In my experience on the Orcas School Board for the past 10 years, I learned many things and one of which is that our Orcas neighbors and friends are engaged and demand excellence particularly from local tax payer supported San Juan County Republicans public institutions. We want to ensure thatInvite we areYou getting To
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No problem there, we are very lucky but the next question is: do we need to give the department as much money as we gave them for the 1999 levy, which was for capital expenditures? We are in good shape with structures and equipment, so why are we building such top heavy management? Is this really necessary to keep us safe? Money has been spent on unnecessary expenditures and that is why I am asking questions. Expenses include $4,500 a month for a temporary CPA, why did we not try to find a local person to do this job or give back the accounting to the auditor (like it used to be) and a lot cheaper; chocolates, greeting cards, pencils, food (lots of it), nice hotels, flying in Chinese food and shopping at Costco and being paid for mileage, etc. Why not order from the local store and get a discount and support our local businesses? So why not ask questions? This department and the volunteers have done a very good job since the 23 years that I have lived here but now is the time to ask the hard questions. Why so much money now? Pierrette Guimond Orcas
Criticism over CAO I vigorously oppose the Feb. 11 unilateral passage by Councilmen Hughes and Stephens of an amendment to the Critical Areas Ordinance that would increase a so-called fish and wildlife habitat critical habitat area – the shoreline – from 110 feet to 200 feet. These councilmen have failed to scientifically justify their amendment in terms of the concepts of “essential nexus” and “rough proportionality,” which have been found by the United States Supreme Court to mean that there must be a nexus between an identified problem (e.g. pollution) and a proposed solution (buffers); and that the proposed solution imposed by a government must be roughly proportional to the extent of the impact of the identified problem.
Not only does Councilmen Hughes’ and Stephens’ amendment fly in the face of the Supreme Court’s determination, but it also flies in the face of common sense and basic logic. It implicitly assumes that every single property, whether no bank, low bank, or high bank; whether it extends a short distance from mean high water or a great distance from mean high water; regardless of its soil characteristics; whether or not it has been definitively shown on a case-by-case basis to pose a risk to biota in immediately adjacent nearshore waters, deserves the exact same degree of buffer protection. The public money that this unimaginative and indefensible one-size-fitsall position might save in its administration will be offset
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by the cost of litigation by unjustifiably and unfairly regulated property owners as well as by an unnecessary reduction in the property tax base which will result from unjustifiably devalued shoreline properties. The first time that I heard of Councilmen Hughes’ and Stephens’ amendment (which I understand was passed without the courtesy of including Councilman Jarman) was from a nonprofit public interest group. I still have not been notified of the amendments or the Feb. 25 meeting from anyone on the San Juan County staff, although I have explicitly requested to be on the email distribution list for all such matters. Bruce Baker San Juan Island
I sat for two hours absorbing the most pure and life-giving medicine: LAUGHTER. Your presentation embraced, fortified, saturated my Being with a healing force. I was able to laugh for the first time since Josh died. The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. I thank you for that gentle reminder, Cali, Grace, Christopher, Robert and Sparks. Margi Miles Eastsound
Fuel shipping means spill risks March 24, 2014 is the 25th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Many parts of Prince William Sound, where the spill occurred, have yet to fully recover from the cata-
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strophic spill. Could such a disaster happen here in our San Juan Islands? The answer is, unfortunately, yes. Multiple projects have been proposed that would significantly increase the traffic of large ships carrying fossil fuels through the hazard-filled waterways that surround our islands. Coal from the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point would be transported in very large ships that carry hundreds of thousands of gallons of dirty propulsion fuel. Tankers from the proposed expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal near Vancouver, B.C. would carry diluted Tar Sands bitumen through our waters. A significant increase in the numbers of ships transporting fossil fuel through our waters will place our islands at increased risk for a major spill. The San Juans Alliance is a diverse group of citizens that call the San Juan Islands home. We are united in our concerns about the adverse impacts to our economy and our environment from the transport of fossil fuels
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through the Salish Sea. We have organized two free events on Orcas that will help us to understand the consequences of a major fuel spill in our islands’ marine waters and the local resources for responding to fossil fuel spills. The questions of who should pay for spill preparedness, spill response, and the damages caused by a major spill will also be discussed. On Saturday, March 15 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Orcas Emmanuel Parish Hall: Gary Shigenaka, a marine biologist for NOAA will talk about how various cargo and propulsion oils would likely behave if spilled in our marine environment. Julie Knight, executive director of Islands Oil Spill Association, will talk about local spill response preparedness. On Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center there will be a free screening of the award-winning documentary, “Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez.” Janet Alderton San Juans Alliance
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Lady Vikings end b-ball season by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
The fourth seed Lady Vikings fought a tough underdog battle against the top seed Toutle Lake Ducks last Saturday in a 57-47 loss in the 2B Regional playoffs at Mark Morris High School in Longview, Wash. The Ducks, ranked second in the state, shocked the flat footed Vikings with a 15-0 run in the first quarter prompting Coach Gregg Sasan to call a timeout to calm his girls down. He said, “You guys are in for a fight. Compose yourselves and let’s go.” It worked. Orcas shook off the nerves, broke the slow start and ended the quarter down only 19-10. Orcas settled down and spent the second quarter trading baskets with the Ducks, taking advantage of a Duck offense that fell off their first quarter blistering pace, ending the half down 32-20. The Vikings continued to displayed resilience and maturity in a high pressure game putting together a 9-0 run in the third quarter, but the Ducks outside shooters nailed a handful of threes to maintain a 47-33 lead entering the fourth. The Ducks, used to blowing out teams, found the pesky Vikings down only four points, 49-45, with 3:56 left after senior Alicia Susol nailed her third three-pointer of the quarter. But scaring the Ducks would be all the Vikings could achieve as the top seed team met the challenge to move on to the state playoffs in Yakima. “They are the second ranked team in the state and we had our hands full. I think we surprised a lot of people who did not think we could play with them, and we did, we just ran out of time. I am very proud of the girls,” Sasan said. Scoring was led by Alicia Susol with 14, Shelbi Rogers 12, Hannah Gaydos 12, Bella Nigretto 6 and Kilee Rogers 3.
Ag Summit on Orcas The 2014 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit will offer a two-day program at Orcas School. To find out more, go to www.sjcarc.org/ summit. The schedule is: March 7: Three work-
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shops, 1:30-5:00 p.m., covering biochar production, farm-to-school programs, and farmstead butchering. March 8: More than 20 break-out sessions, lunch cooked by Christina Orchid, a panel discussion with San Juan County elected officials, a seed swap, and more. Speakers include Steve Jones, and director of the WSU NW Research and Extension Center, and David Montgomery, University of Washington geologist.
Olga potluck The community is invited to a gathering of friends and neighbors on Saturday, March 8 at the Olga Community Center. Olga is home to several successful small businesses, and some of these business owners have been invited to speak at the Olga Potluck. The evening starts with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., and then dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share, and a place setting for yourself.
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Life could be a dream Renowned a cappella group to sing doo-wop classics by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG
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t was a time of poodle skirts, drive in burger joints, life in the suburbs and a new kind of music that would come to define an era. The blended harmonies and simple lyrics of classic doo-wop will be performed by The Alley Cats at Orcas Center, bringing a little retro joy to the main stage. “They do all the classic hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s,” said Executive Director Kara O’Toole. “You are hardpressed not to sing along ... We often get requests for barbershop quartets and music for baby boomers, so this is my gift to them.” Their Orcas performance is on Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, $19 for Orcas Center members and $11 for students. Visit www.orcascenter.org or call 376-ACT1. The band members will present a music education
assembly in the elementary school that same day. The Alley Cats, touted as “America’s Premiere Doo-Wop Group” bring their own contemporary style to the classics. They’ve appeared on TV and radio shows and performed at arts centers, schools, and even a USO show aboard an aircraft carrier welcoming home the troops from Iraq. The Cats have shared the stage with Chubby Checker, and The Beach Boys and are currently the opening act for Jay Leno in Las Vegas. Doo-wop music features at least four people singing different harmonic parts (lead, bass, tenor, baritone) at the same time. Fans of the genre say its beauty is in the harmonics. The songs are characterized by nonsense syllables like “bitty, bitty, boom, bop” and “whoa, whoa” and simple music and lyrics with limited instrumentation. According to the documentary film “Life Could
be a Dream,” the genesis of doo-wop began with African slaves in America who used music to pass the time and communicate with each other. “Great songs evolved from the plantation and cotton fields,” said commentators in the film. “It also has roots in gospel and singing in church.” In 1948, Sonny Til and the Orioles changed the face of rhythm and blues forever. He was idolized for his singing and good looks and developed a doo-wop style that other groups began to emulate. Then, in 1950, The Ravens debuted “Count Every Star,” which had a pronounced bass line. That tune officially ushered in a new era of music. The year 1955 saw the up tempo song “Why do Fools Fall in Love?” by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, which crossed over into the pop charts and inspired a lot of dancing. And the Alley Cats are carrying on that tradition. The group began at Fullerton College in California, and landed their first professional gig at Disneyland’s “Blast to the Past.” The group has several members, allowing them to perform multiple shows on the same day. All of the original members are still performing with the group, and most of the Cats have been in the band for more than 10 years. For more information about the group, visit www. thealleycats.com.
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News briefs Community meal The last Community Dinner for 2014 will be on Tuesday, March 11 at Orcas Christian School. This free, all-you-can-eat meal will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feast on lasagna, spaghetti with red or white sauce, broccoli, green beans, salad bar, french bread, biscotti and ice cream. The gym will also be open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Writers roundtable Almanac The next Writees Roundtable is on Saturday, March 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Library. The topic is “Writing the Past Alive: Expressing Your Creativity Through Memoir Writing” led by JoEllen Moldoff. The group will read and discuss examples of memoir, and use prompts to get started on new stories from your past – about the people, places and events in your life that have been meaningful for you. If you have a memoir in progress, you are invited to share a brief excerpt of your work.
TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL ORCAS High Low Precip Feb. 24 37 33 .45 Feb. 25 45 36 .25 Feb. 26 49 36 — Feb. 27 48 38 — Feb. 28 48 41 — March 1 41 35 .07 March 2 42 35 .31 Precip in February: 3.83” Precip in 2014: 7.52” Reported by John Willis, Olga March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11
Sunrise 6:57 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 6:53 a.m. 6:51 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 7:33 a.m. 7:31 a.m.
Sunset 5:52 p.m. 5:53 p.m. 5:55 p.m. 5:56 p.m. 7:09 p.m. 7:10 p.m. 7:12 p.m.
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CALENDAR MARCH 7,8,9 MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS:
Comedy “Moonlight and Magnolias” at the Grange, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 at Darvill’s, www.orcasactors. com or at the door.
MARCH 7, 8 AND MARCH 14, 15
March 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 and March 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 376-2740 or 3768882 for more information.
FRI., MARCH 7 ART SHOW OPENING: The “What is a Print?” gallery show reception at Orcas Center, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
SAT., MARCH 8 JP AND THE OK RHYTHM BOYS:
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES:
At Woodmen Hall, Lopez. Workshops in fiddle, guitar
In front of Island Market on Friday, March 7 and
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
10:00 am Sunday 7:00 pm Testimony Meeting First Wed. of the month Orcas Elementary School Library 376-5873
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Serving Orcas Island For 129 years Sunday Worship 9:30AM (Nursery & Kids Sunday School) Weekday programs for all ages. Info @ www.OrcasChurch.org Or call Pastor Dick Staub, Scott Harris or Grant Myles-Era @ 6422 In Eastsound on Madrona
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Parish of Orcas Island Eastsound (by the water) • 376-2352 Rev. Wray MacKay & Rev. Kate Kinney SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 1st Sunday in month - 10:00 am Other Sundays - 8:00 & 10 am Church School
LIFE CHURCH
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
LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS
Sunday 11:00 am St. David’s Chuch 760 Park St., Friday Harbor Sunday 9:00 am Center Chuch 312 Davis Bay Rd., Lopez Island Pastor Anne Hall Sunday 1:15 pm Emmanuel Chuch 242 Main St., Eastsound 468-3025 • pastoranne@lutheransanjuans.org
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Orcas - St Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 1:00 pm Sundays Lopez - Center Chuch Mass 10:30 pm Saturdays
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays at 11:30 am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) Call Suzanne Olson 376-8007
SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Adult rec volleyball indoors. Play every Sunday, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.
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and ukulele at 2 p.m., register at www.lifrc.org. Concert at 7:30 p.m. OLGA POTLUCK: At the Olga Community Center, society hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Bring something to share and a place setting.
Pioneer author Fred Splitstone by JAN KOLTUN
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We are fortunate that Fred Splitstone arrived on Orcas in 1934, in time to interview many of the island’s pioneers. Writing about them and including his observations in a 131-page book titled Orcas: Gem of the San Juans (1947: Sedro Wooley, Courier-Times Press, $2.95), he thereby became our first historian. “We shall be perennially grateful to Fred for weaving together the threads that make the history of our favorite island,” noted the author Bea Cook, in 1948. Splitstone (1873-1957) was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1891. Valedictorian of his four-person class, his speech was appropriately titled, in view of his later accomplishments, “The Pioneers.” He was probably the most seasoned journalist to arrive here. Beginning his newspaper career at 18 in his native state, Splitstone in 1922 became head circulation manager of all Hearst publications , including Cosmopolitan and GoodHousekeeping. His interest was shift-
ing toward books. In 1926, he joined the Review of Reviews as general sales manager. In 1928 he became sales manager of the Literary Guild. He spent his first decade on Orcas working on the book, except for four years as news editor of Frank Evans’ newspaper, the Orcas Islander (which title Evans’ son, Gary, gave the Museum permission to use as a newsletter). In 1946, just before his Orcas book was published, Splitstone visited the East Coast for three months. The lifelong bachelor apparently returned with a wife! In January 1947, the Orcas Islander reported: “Mr. and Mrs. Fred Splitstone were guests at the annual dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans for the staff of their . . . Courier-Times newspaper. Mrs. Splitstone said she liked the country and the people here, and gave evidence of becoming a real Orcas Islander. However. this was not to be. Herein lies a mystery. There was no mention of a “Mrs. Splitstone” at the farewell banquet in 1948, when some 40 people including all the
founders of the Orcas Historical Society turned out to honor him. Bea Cook, who gave a moving tribute to Splitstone at the dinner, provided a clue to the mystery about his wife, after eulogizing him: Praising him as a host in his home, “Snake Hollow, where armloads of garden stuff, shares of extra-super seed and friendly advice on growing anything from garlic to walnuts was frequently topped off by a heaventouched dinner,” Cook said. “We recall with sorrow the tragic end of Snake Hollow days. . . “Fred will be chugging (God willing) across the continent to make his home in the east. We know he will endear himself to his neighbors, be they westerners or stiff-necked Eastern folk, wherever he is.” From local gossip, this writer believes that Splitstone’s home burned down and his wife left for her native East Coast. I do not know whether they got together again. He moved back to Washington and lived in the Veterans’ Home in Retsil before he died in the Vancouver VA Hospital.
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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 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 2-2014: An Ordinance Regarding Critical Areas; Amending Ordinance Nos. 26-2013 (General Regulations), 28-2012 (Wetlands) and 29-2012 (Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas); and San Juan County Code Sections 18.20.040, 18.20.090, 18.20.140, 18.30.110, 18.80.020, 18.80.070, 18.30.150, and 18.30.160 Summary: The emergency ordinance affects the effective date of Ordinance 26-2012 regarding general regulations for critical areas, Ordinance 27-2012 regarding critical area regulations for geologically hazardous areas and frequently flooded areas, Ordinance 28-2012 regarding critical area regulations for wetlands, and Ordinance 29-2012 regarding critical area regulations for fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. The purpose for the delay was to (1) Allow Council adequate time to consider public comments and deliberate on proposed amendments to the
regulations that must be adopted by March 5, 2014 to comply with a Growth Management Hearings Board decision and order and (2) Allow all of the critical area regulations to become effective at the same time. This emergency ordinance is necessary for the support of the County government and its existing institutions due to the unexpected unavailability of a Council member whose presence may be required to complete adoption of the proposed amendments and to immediately change the effective dates of the existing ordinances. The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470. This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2).
LEGAL NO. SJ546997 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. March 5, 2014.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, February19, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 1-2014: Ordinance Regarding Accounting for On-Site Sewage Operations and Maintenance Program Charges The Ordinance amends Ordinance No. 23-2013 § 8 (uncodified) and would eliminate the need for a separate On-site Sewage Operation and Maintenance fund. The proposed Ordinance will simplify accounting processes while still maintaining revenues separately. The Auditor would use project coding to ensure that revenues from the On-site Sewage Operation and Maintenance Program Charge are used solely for their intended purpose. The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each business
day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470. This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2). LEGAL NO. SJ546743 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. March 5, 2014.
Notice of Public Hearing on Cross Drive Road Vacation Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a proposal by Garrison Bay Plantation LLC to vacate a portion of the unopened County road right-of-way know as Cross Drive, which crosses their property. Cross Drive was dedicated to the public forever as a public road on the Plat of Yacht Haven (Book 1 of Plats, page 57 & 57A recorded October 26, 1940). Unopened Cross Drive is between Shorett Drive and Garrison Drive on San Juan Island. Cross Drive is located in the SW Quarter, Section 26, Township 36 N, Range 4 West. San Juan County Code
18.60.090.C.5. requires that the Planning Commission review the proposed road vacation for consistency with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and make a recommendation to the County Council. The Planning Commission will hold a hearing to take testimony on the proposal beginning at or after 8:45, March 21, 2014 in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. For more information contact Rachel Dietzman at 360-370-0500 or pubwks@sanjuanco.com. Prior to the hearing written comments should be submitted to Lynda Guernsey at lyndag@sanjuanco.com or CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ547007 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. March 5, 2014.
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252442001, 777 Fred and Barbara Ross Ellis, Lopez Sound Road, PO Box 730, Friday Harbor, Lopez WA 98250
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing.. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. .- Suggested Project Comments End Date
NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ996099 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, MARCH 5, 2014
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re: The Estate Of VANETA ROSALYN TRUETT, Deceased. NO. 14-4-05016-8 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, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. 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(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the 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 probate and non-probate assets. Date of first publication: March 5, 2014 Personal Representative: OPAL Community Land Trust, Elisabeth Byers, Director Attorney for Personal Representative: Derek Mann Address for Mailing: P.O. Box 399, Eastsound, WA 98245 Address for Personal Service: 2 9 6 A Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Court of Probate Proceeding / Cause No.: San Juan County Superior Court Cause No. 14-4-05016-8 Derek Mann, Attorney for Personal Representative LEGAL NO. S546979 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. March 5, 12, 19, 2014.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re: The Estate Of DAVID ALAN FOX, Deceased. NO. 14-4-05009-5 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed. Any person having a claim against the 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 RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or
mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: 02/19/2014 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on February 3, 2104, at Eastsound, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct. (Dustin Miguel Fox) Signature of Notice Agent Notice Agent: Dustin Miguel Fox Attorney for the Notice Agent: Derek Mann Address for Mailing: P.O. Box 399, Eastsound, WA 98245 Address for Personal Service: 296 A Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Agent’s oath and declaration filed in San Juan County Superior Court Cause No. 14-4-05009-5. LEGAL NO. S543681 Published: The Islands’ Sounder Februrary 19, 26, March 5, 2014. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-11-416935-SH APN No.: 160932001000 Title Order No.: 110007930-WA-GNO Grantor(s): ALEXANDER D. TAYLOR. CLARISSA R. TAYLOR Grantee(s): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2007 0521023 L NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 3/14/2014, at 10:00 AM In the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of 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: A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND WITHIN GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE I WEST, W.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 326.04 FEET, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST 536 FEET MORE OR LESS, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TO THE CENTER OF A CREEK; THENCE FOLLOWING THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION THROUGH THE SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND GOVERNMENT LOT 1 TO THE MEANDER LINE ALONG THE BEACH; THENCE IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT I; THENCE NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 1 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH TIDELANDS OF THE SECOND CLASS, CONVEYED
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BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON BY TIDE LAND DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 1950, IN VOLUME 24, OF DEEDS, AT PAGE 407, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 41144, LYING NORTH OF A TRACT OF OYSTERLANDS CONVEYED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO F.E. WOMER AND G.M. GERHARD THROUGH DEED ISSUED JANUARY 28, 1904 UNDER APPLICATION NO. 3742, AND SITUATE IN FRONT OF, ADJACENT TO, OR ABUTTING UPON THAT PORTION OF LOT 1, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE I WEST, W.M. LYING EAST OF A LINE RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF FIFTH STREET, OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF OLGA, A RECORDED PLAT IN SAID LOT I, WITH THE GOVERNMENT MEANDER LINE. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION LYING OR SITUATE WITHIN COUNTY ROAD NO. 63 (OLGA POINT LAWRENCE ROAD). EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION LYING OR SITUATE WITHIN THE ‘OYSTERLANDS’ AS DESCRIBED WITHIN AND AS CONVEYED BY STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED, RECORDED JULY 18,1994 IN VOLUME 471 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 354 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 94071822, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/9/2007, recorded 5/21/2007, under 2007 0521023 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from ALEXANDER D. TAYLOR AND CLARISSA R. TAYLOR , HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. , as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-10. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. 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: $307,017.42. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $879,025.47, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 5/1/2010, and such other costs and fees 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 3/14/2014. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/3/2014 (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 3/3/2014 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/3/2014 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other de-
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faults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME ALEXANDER D. TAYLOR AND CLARISSA R. TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE ADDRESS 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 9/17/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=searchandamp;searchstate=WAandamp;filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent,
or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Quality Loan Service Corporation (“Quality”) is the Trustee advancing the foreclosure and sale of the property located at 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROAD, OLGA, WA 98279Quality has been informed by the Kwiaht Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea that there are potentially hazardous materials on the subject property. Quality has also been advised by the Slate of WA Department of Archeology and Historical Preservation that the property may contain tribal burial grounds. The above may potentially effect your ability to sell and/or develop the subject property. Quality has not inspected the property nor confirmed the accuracy of what has been asserted. All bidders should be aware this property is being sold “as is” and all bidders should have completed their own analysis and investigations before bidding on the property. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: NOV. 12, 2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-11-416935-SH A-4426987 02/12/2014, 03/05/2014 LEGAL NO. S541134 Published: The Islands’ Sounder February 12, March 5, 2014. PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS The Port of Orcas (Eastsound Airport) is accepting bids for the following 2014 contracts (4/1/14-3/31/15): 1. Terminal Landscaping 2. Portable Toilet Services 3. Janitorial Services Bid forms are available from the Port office (376-5285) or Port website at www.portoforcas.com. Submission deadline is COB Mar 21, 2014 to be awarded NLT Mar 28, 2014. LEGAL NO. S546975 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. March 5, 12, 2014.
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The Barnacle Tapas bar and restaurant Open 5 pm to midnight, Closed Mondays 249 Prune Alley Cafe Olga 8 to 4 pm Closed Wednesday Call ahead for takeout 18 Urner Street 376-5098 Enzos Caffe Open daily 7:30 to 4 pm Creperie open Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 3 pm N. Beach Rd 376-3732 Inn at Ship Bay 5 pm Lounge 5:30 pm Dining Room Thurs, Fri & Saturdays Innatshipbay.com 326 Olga Road 376-5886
Lower Tavern Lunch & Dinner Opens daily at 11 am Food to 10 pm (Sun – Thurs) Food to 11 pm (Fri & Sat) 46 Prune Alley 376-4848 Mijitas Mexican Kitchen Open Tuesday-Saturday 4pm Happy Hour 4-5:30 pm (Tue-Sat) 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) 376-6722 The Madrona Bar & Grill Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am – 9 pm (Sun - Thurs) 11:30 am - 10 pm (Fri & Sat) 3 pm - 6 pm Happy Hour (M-F) 310 Main Street 376-7171 Pizzeria Portofino Dine-In/ Take-Out Open Daily at 4:30 pm Closed Sunday 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 376-2085
Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant & Moran Lounge Wed - Thurs 5 pm - 9 pm Friday 3 pm - 9 pm Sat & Sun 8 am - 11 am, Noon - 9 pm Happy Hr. Fri. & Sat. 3 pm - 5 pm 376-2222
Tee-Jay’s Tacos/ Oddfellows Tacos, burritos, rice & beans Thursday Noon-7 pm Friday Noon-7 pm 376-6330
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PET OF THE WEEK Hi, I’m Tucker, ready to go for a romp and chase balls. I’m about three years old, and can’t wait for my new family to take me home where I can play with them lots. They say I’m smart, and learn fast. The best home for me would have an experienced dog owner. Come see me any day. Call 376-6777 or go to orcaspets.org.
White Horse Pub Weds - Sat 11:30 am to midnight Sunday - Tues 3 pm midnight Food served until 10 pm every day except Sunday until 9 pm 246 Main Street 376-PUBS
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Orcas Hotel Octavia’s Bistro Mon-Sunday Bar 4 to 9 pm Dinner 5 to 8:30 pm Orcas Hotel Cafe Mon-Thurs 6 am to 5:30 pm Fri-Sun 6 am to 6:30 pm www.orcashotel.com 376-4300
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Ceci con Gramberi (warm chick Peas with Prawns) • Panzanella (Tuscan Grilled Bread Salad) • Tagliatelle Pastore (Shepherds Pasta) • Polenta al Forno (Baked Polenta with Cauliflower and Gorgonzola) • Cinghiale (Wild Boar) • Tiramisu
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