Islands' Sounder, September 03, 2014 by Sound Publishing

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WEDNESDAY, September 3, 2014  VOL. 47, NO. 36  75¢  islandssounder.com

Economy looking up for state, county

Small hands

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by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG

Editor/Publisher

hen Cooper Rankin discovered Orcas Auto Tech, it was love at first sight. “I walked in and said, ‘I could live here!’” said the 10-year-old budding mechanic who first visited the shop with his mom Shelly a few years ago. Cooper knew right then that he and owner Uzek Susol would be close friends – and he was right. He spends a few hours there every Friday learning about engines, plasma cutting, oil changes, tires, tow trucks and classic cars. “Uzek jumped in to make it a really rich and amazing experience,” Shelly said. As Cooper’s friend, Susol lets him watch as he works on projects. “In 25 years of business and dozens of employees, I’ve had adults who don’t have the attention span that he does,” Susol said. “Every single time I drop him off back home, I am ecstatic that I took the time to be with him.” Since he opened in 1990, Susol has worked with teenagers interested in mechanics through the career learning program at Orcas High School. He

by SOUNDER STAFF active enough to suggest that There is good news when it overall activity in Community comes to the state’s economy. Development and Planning will Washington’s taxable retail sales beat projection by 40 percent. totals grew to $27.3 billion in Real estate sales also continue the first quarter to improve. Both of 2014 – Jan. 1 number and dolCounty revenue to March 31 – lar amount of real recording a 4.9 estate sales in the out-performed percent increase second quarter both history and over the same far exceeded the period in 2013. same period last expectation in the Retail trade, year. As a result, first half of 2014. a subset of total real estate excise taxable retail — SJC Auditor Milene Henley taxes on the sale sales, rose 2.4 of property far percent to $12.3 exceeded expecbillion. tations in the second quarter. The results come from a The San Juan County Land quarterly report released by the Bank is already at 70 percent of Washington State Department of 2014 budget and is likely to exceed Revenue of taxable retail sales by budget by 50 percent or more. industry. The report compares The other type of county revethe first quarters of 2014 to 2013, nue that was markedly up through which equalizes any seasonal the second quarter of 2014 is sales effects of consumer purchasing tax. habits. “We tend to associate sales tax Taxable sales were up in many with visitors and the money they sectors: drop while they’re here,” Henley • Construction of buildings – wrote. “But we all pay sales tax 6.1 percent year-round, and the increase • Furniture and home furnish- in sales tax even in the winter ings – 6.4 percent months this year suggests that it’s • New and used auto sales – 6.9 not just tourists spending more percent money.” • E-commerce and mail order sales – 18.9 percent Some sectors saw a small Display advertising: decline including department store purchases, which dropped Friday at noon 9.5 percent over the first three Classified advertising: months of 2013. Monday at noon Last week, the Sounder ran guest column from San Juan Legal advertising: Auditor Milene Henley. She wrote Thursday at noon that county revenue out-perPress releases, Letters: formed both history and expectation in the first half of 2014. Two Friday at 3 p.m. areas in particular suggest real economic recovery: real estate and retail trade/tourism. Office: 376-4500 Real estate activity shows in two ways: increased applications Fax: 1-888-562-8818 for building permits and land use Advertising: advertising@ planning and increased real estate islandssounder.com sales. The sharp drop-off in permitClassified: 1-800-388-2527, ting revenue expected after the classifieds@ CAO implementation date did not soundpublishing.com happen. Applications slowed to a Editor: editor@ more normal pace but remained islandssounder.com

Contributed photo and Colleen Smith Armstrong photo

At top: Ten-year-old Cooper Rankin using a plasma cutter at Orcas Auto Tech. Above: Cooper.

hopes Cooper will participate when he is older. Cooper is not your typical fifth grader. His mom describes him as passionate and creative and having a thirsty mind. “He is bewildered when kids don’t get him,” she said. Cooper has been a go-getter from the start. First he was obsessed with firefighters and big trucks. While living in Las Vegas, he was a regular visitor at the local departments. He was also well-known to the garbage men. Every week he would stand on the curb, waiting to help them pull the lever on the garbage trucks. After moving to Orcas four years ago, Cooper’s desire to learn has been nurtured by a diverse group of islanders.

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Wedding announcement

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‘The Aviator’ now open

Colleen Smith Armstrong/staff photos

Above: Islanders at The Aviator. Right: Owner Gavin Glenn talking at the opening.

Jackie and Terry Anderson, pictured above, are having a party on Orcas Island. They were married at Lake Tahoe in July and are having a reception for their Washington friends on Sept. 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the West Sound Community Yacht Club. The menu will be barbecue pork roast, beef brisket and oysters. Ron and Mary from the Orcas Store will be the masters of the barbecue. Paper plates, flatwear, napkins and bottled water will be provided. Bring your favorite side dish to share, and, if you are a musician, bring a song to share.

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With decades-long ties to Orcas, now that Gavin Glenn is here he is not going anywhere. “I am here to stay!” he said at the grand opening of The Aviator, a new event facility at his family’s hangar in Eastsound.

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce combined its monthly mixer with Glenn’s opening on Aug. 26. Islanders walked into the venue on a red carpet and enjoyed appetizers and drinks from his catering company,

Chili cook-off to benefit the Giving Tree

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Thank youfor for for Thank you Thank you supporting supporting supporting thethe 2014 Fair! 2014 Fair! the 2014 Fair!

Fall is on its way which Thank YOU, county residents who participated and enjoyed the means it is time for the ThankThank YOU, county residents who participated and enjoyed the YOU, county residents participated Third Annual Chili Cook2014 Fair. The Fair would who not be what it is and enjoyed the 2014 Fair. The Fair would not be what it is 2014 Fair. The Fair would not off right on the Eastsound without all of your support! be what it is withoutwithout all of your Village Green Saturday, allsupport! of your support! A big round of applause to all the Superintendents and A big round of applause to all thetoSuperintendents and A bigwho round of applause all the Superintendents Volunteers worked so hard in each of their departments. and Volunteers who worked so hard in each of their departments. The Fairwho appreciates community Volunteers workedyour so hard in eachspirit. of their departments. The Fair appreciates your community spirit.

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to insure that no island child goes without a gift during the Christmas season. Last year’s event raised $2,500. Can the island top $3,000 for this year’s tree? Competition last year was fierce. Do you have what it takes? For $35 you too can throw your hat (or ladle) in the ring, bring your best to the table and come on out to challenge last year’s event winner, The Island Skillet – word is that they are bringing a new recipe. Entries are filling up with a number of contenders coming back to vie for the top spot. Cash prizes derived from entry fees are awarded to the top three entries as chosen by attendees. For an entry application and rules contact: Jim Biddick 376-2488 or Jennifer Pietsch at 317-8342 or at orcasislandfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Special thanks to the Orcas Community and sponsors: Orcas Family Connections, Orcas Kiwanis Club, Orcas Island Lions Club, Orcas Island Farmers’ Market, Island Market and Island Hoppin’ Brewery.

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CenturyLink responds to ‘Cruise into History’ Washington state fines In August, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission recommended that CenturyLink be penalized to the tune of $170,000 for the 10-day outage last November in the San Juans. County Council chairman Rick Hughes said he is glad that UTC, the state agency responsible for regulating the telecom industry, has taken this step, but he wonders if it’s enough. “I want to know if they have made any changes; is there better customer service or proof of redundancy?” asked Hughes. “If not, I don’t think they have been fined enough.” Here is CenturyLink’s response to questions asked by the Sounder: Sounder: What improvements to the infrastructure serving the San Juan Islands are planned? CL: We have installed new radios and electronic equipment along with fiber to establish a redundant path from Friday Harbor to Orcas (via Mt. Constitution). We completed the fiber work and installation of the radios and equipment in July 2014. Monitoring and testing of the new back-up route is in progress and anticipated to be completed by mid-September. We are awaiting approval from the FCC to establish a radio connection between Mt Constitution and Bellingham. Sounder: What does CenturyLink think about the $170,000 fine? CL: While CenturyLink did not cause the undersea fiber cable outage, our crews worked around the clock and dedicated more than 1,000 hours to repair San Juan Islands’ service. During the outage, we provided the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and other affected state agencies with daily reports, and we kept residents informed through town hall meetings, door-to-door visits as well as through social media updates. We also credited customers’ bills above and beyond the required guidelines. We fully cooperated with the state, using our own resources to help determine the cause and to reduce the likelihood of future outages.

The Orcas Island Historical Museum is hosting a “Cruise into History” event sponsored by the Orcas Island Eclipse Charters. Hop aboard the 56-foot vessel the Orcas Express on Sept. 7 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. with local historian Boyd Pratt, who will take you on a journey back in time when the islands were booming with industry and the promise of employment. Imagine an era when laboring hands moved lime materials with only the help of horse drawn wagons, where coopers were kept busy building barrels that steam vessels would carry away from the islands filled with lime, and our forests were logged to keep the lime kilns burning and the goods moving. Astonishingly three to four cords of wood were burned each day at

each kiln site, not including the wood used to power the steam boats. View some of these kiln sites and hear their histories from the best vantage point... the Salish Sea! The tour departs from the pier next to the Orcas Island Ferry Dock at the Orcas Island Eclipse Charters office. Check-in is at 12:30. The tour will last about five

hours, getting back to the pier around 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $99 plus tax. Price includes lunch from the Orcas Village Store: chowder, Napa salad, treats and hot and cold beverages. To reserve a spot on the Orcas Express contact Orcas Island Eclipse Charters at 376-6566 or visit www.orcasislandwhales.com.

OPALCO’s member survey results are available Orcas Power & Light Cooperative is listening to its members. A web-based member satisfaction survey was recently offered to all 11,281 members in exchange for a $5 bill credit. Participation was great: 2,172 surveys were completed between May 3rd and June 20th, representing about 20% of the membership. The full results are available at opalco.com/ news. The results show that the large majority of our membership (91 percent) are satisfied (or very satisfied) with their electric co-op, and 81 percent trust OPALCO to run efficiently. The most frequently cited areas for improvement included improving the co-op’s communication, increasing member participation in energy savings programs and addressing Internet services in San Juan County. Member participation in the survey was proportional to the island’s population: San Juan Island – 40 percent; Orcas Island – 36 percent; Lopez Island – 19 percent; and other islands 5 percent. Respondents also reflected the demographics of the islands: 50 percent were retired and 50 percent working either at home or outside the home; 75 percent identified as full-time residents and 25 percent as part-timers.

The survey measured general satisfaction and trust and also in three targeted areas. It measured communication, energy savings and Internet services. Below is a summary of key findings. Communication – Most members (80 percent) rated OPALCO’s communication efforts highly. Most people stay in touch through bill inserts (53 percent), newspapers (51 percent) and OPALCO’s website (37 percent). The topics of greatest interest to members for future outreach are: Internet service (72 percent), Energy Efficiency and Conservation (54 percent), Power Supply and Rates (53 percent) and Local Renewable Energy (49 percent). In response, we will update our website to

maximize its effectiveness, continue with bill inserts and newspaper pieces, and use public meetings (12 percent) and social media (8 percent) channels accordingly. Energy Savings – We can put more money in members’ pockets. A large majority of respondents (84 percent) perceive that there are not a lot of potential energy savings to be achieved in their homes. However, almost half (41 percent) report they are “likely” to take energy savings measures if it would save energy and money. Our 2013 Conservation Potential Assessment shows that there is much to gain through weatherization measures in San Juan County. This tells

us we are on the right track in partnering with the San Juan Islands Conservation District and Islands Energy to educate our members in energy savings practices – and to increase awareness about OPALCO’s rebate programs. Internet Services – Improving Internet service is a key issue. Overall, 35 percent or respondents are dissatisfied with their current Internet service and a majority (68 percent) would like OPALCO to make its infrastructure available for Internet services. Member satisfaction with current Internet services varies by island with Orcas leading with the greatest dissatisfaction followed by “other” islands (Shaw and

outer islands), San Juan, and Lopez being the most satisfied. These findings confirm OPALCO’s direction to offer our grid-control network as a platform to connect members to Internet services based on member demand and member ability to pay for connection and service. Narrative Comments – Of the 2,172 completed surveys, 657 (30 percent) left comments and most (48 percent) of those were on

the topic of Internet services followed by General Interest (23 percent), Energy Savings / Renewable Energy (11 percent), Power (9 percent), Transparency (5 percent) and Communication (4 percent). A complete list of narrative comments is available online at opalco.com/news. This survey was the first of what OPALCO plans to make a regular feature of their co-op culture.

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Editorial To the Slippery slope to fogeydom Editor: Dennis Box, editor of the Enumclaw Courier-Herald, the Bonney Lake Courier-Herald and the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter., recently oversaw the Journal of the San Juans while editor Scott Rasmussen was away. We decided to share one of his columns in our pages. Enjoy.

have officially become a fogey. How and when I slipped down that slope is a conundrum to me, but all the young wonder-kid reporters working for me have confirmed my fogeyness.

I have hired young, talented and very smart reporters at the CourierHerald and Covington Reporter. What was I thinking? I’m dumb and I hire brainy (palm hits my forehead). My drooling slide into ol’ fogeydom was gleefully pointed out to me when I told Ray Still and Sarah Wehmann, both young reporters, I planned to shoot a haying season shot for the front page. I immediately began to think back to happy hay days on my family farm. Haying season was the hot time in the old town when I was young. I thought they would all be waiting on the edges of their chairs to hear my haying season tales of adventure. What follows is an accurate rendition of the dialogue between Sarah and me (with Ray secretly rooting her on) that has been carefully crosschecked with my imaginary friend (who always agrees with me). Sarah: “Is that a word?” Me: “Is what a word?” Sarah: “Hay…ing?” Me: “Haying?” Sarah: “Did you make that up?” Me: “No I didn’t make it up. (My most haughty voice) Do you know when I was a kid we never went to school in June because that was the beginning of haying season?” Sarah: “What is it?” Smash my forehead on my desk… twice. Me: “You know hay… haying… in bales… throw them around… get all sticky and itchy… look cool like that black and white movie where pretty girls sing songs and dance around with bouncy dresses and always want to kiss the guy who throws bales around and is sticky and itchy.” I got blank stares and sympathetic nods followed by knowing sidelong glances as if I don’t notice because I am petting my pink squirrel that talks and always agrees with me. Sarah smiled that smile and asked, “Did you take your medicine this week?” In desperation I call my other crack reporter – surely she would know about haying season. “What did you say?” “Haying season… haying season… you know hay, season, bales?” Long silence. “I had a friend that grew up on cow farm. Does that help?” A cow farm… a stupid cow farm. I checked to see if I was drooling on my shirt, or if there was an incision on my head from a lobotomy I had forgotten about. I politely told her the term is dairy farm, or beef farm … not cow farm. Cow farm makes me want to throw up, but if I do I give them evidence to put me away in a very quiet place. OK, I admit it. The wonder-kids are a wonder and I am a card-carrying ol’ fogey. The wonder-kids can text using their fancy opposable thumbs. I text with one shaky finger and it takes me five minutes to spell the word “the”… correctly. They can post pictures with their phone in two seconds flat. My phone calls all sorts of people for no reason. It is the spawn of Satan. Fine. I am apparently a member of the lost cow farm generation. Since I have suddenly slipped down the slobbery slope of fogeydom I will now embrace it.

A look at ‘US’ I am responding to the letter from Lopezian James Brady in the Weekly’s Aug. 12 issue. When I moved to the islands there was one ferry that took two trips to the mainland and two back each day. Now there are many super ferries and 49 daily trips. Our area of San Juan and Skagit counties has a greatly expanded population base. The extremely loud Growler jets are a poor fit in this situation and are bound to create more complaints as the Navy continues to expand the numbers of aircraft and activities at Whidbey. As James stated our nation is seriously in debt and how not, since the United States spends more on “defense” than the next 25 counties combined. In 2009 the Department of Defense budget was 717 billion, 16 billion more than president Obama requested (Wikipedia). Perhaps it is about time we slowed our war making. We could drop shoes and food and make friends instead of enemies. Have our adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan made us safer? I’ll bet

Meetings Thurs., Sept. 4

• Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

Tues., Sept. 9 • Orcas Island Public Library Board, 8:30 a.m., library. • Orcas Fire District Commissioners, 5:30 p.m. Eastsound Fire Hall.

a “Department of Peace” could save us a lot of money and save a lot of lives as well. Those who hope the base could be moved do “ask what we could do for our country”. Not rubber stamping every new defense industry war toy is something we can, and I believe, should do. I agree with James’ comment “it is time to think less about ‘ME’ and more about ‘US.’” The only difference is I feel “US” is the whole world not just the United States. Gregg Blomberg Lopez Island

Even more jet noise EA-18G Growler jet noise impacts the livability and economy of San Juan County. There is a recent development that would exacerbate the problem. A Navy memo dated May 24, 2014 was released under a Freedom of Information Act request. The memo disclosed that up to 34 addi-

Almanac SUNRISE, SUNSET

Weds., Sept. 10 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.

Thurs., Sept. 11 • Orcas Island Park & Recreation, 4 to 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9

Sunrise 6:33 a.m. 6:34 a.m. 6:36 a.m. 6:37 a.m. 6:39 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 6:41 a.m.

Sunset 7:48 p.m. 7:46 p.m. 7:44 p.m. 7:42 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 7:38 p.m. 7:36 p.m.

That’s Mr. Ol’ Fogey to you.

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tional Growlers may be procured and based at NAS Whidbey Island. On July 24 the Navy issued a press release which said that the proposed additions “may affect the scope and timing of the ongoing EIS.” These documents and other information can be found at www. quietskies.info. The Quiet Skies group asks that the Navy follow the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act in conducting their ongoing Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). • Scoping for the EIS should immediately be reopened to address the potential increased number of Growlers. • Alternatives to basing existing and additional Growlers at NAS Whidbey Island should be fully considered in the EIS. • All of North Puget Sound should be considered as an impacted area for noise and other consequences. • No funds should be expended to acquire additional aircraft or expand facilities at NAS Whidbey Island until a Record of Decision on the EIS is completed. Please write or email Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy and your elected officials. Contact information can be found at www.quietskies.info/#!contacts/c136u. In addition, we encourage citizens to report jet noise using the San Juan County web site http:// sjcgis.org/aircraft-noise-reporting/. Reporting is important because it will provide data for the Navy to

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LETTERS FROM 4 make informed decisions including noise mitigation. Lance Brittain, Cynthia Dilling, Kip Greenthal, Stanley Greenthal, Karen Grimes, Christine Kerlin, Jim Lombard, Nancy McCoy, Rhea Miller, Leslie Quenell and Brian Silverstein Quiet Skies Over San Juan County, Lopez Island

Thanks for support of ‘Safe Shipping’ fair booth San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping says thank you to all of you who stopped by to buy a brownie, spin the oil

tanker Wheel of Fortune, and/or sign the petition at our booth at the San Juan County Fair. All of your signatures will be attached to the comment letter that we will send to Canada in March -- saying “NO” to Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline expansion project and the additional 348 tankers a year exporting Canadian Tar Sands crude oil through our islands. An extra big thank you to the brownie bakers, booth helpers and supporters. Together we can work to protect the Salish Sea. Liza Michaelson, Lovel Pratt, Shaun Hubbard San Juan Islanders for Safe Shipping

Ferry ticket fund donor appeal In 2013, a group of women called “The Tatas” began a dedicated fundraising effort that resulted in a $6,000 fund to help islanders mitigate the cost of ferry tickets for offisland medical treatment. This incredible outcome would not have been possible without the generous support of the Orcas community and the work of those wonderful ladies. Orcas Family Connections has been managing The Tatas' funds for the past year and is now campaigning to redevelop it so that we may continue to provide relief to individuals burdened by the high cost of off-island medical travel. This fund is critically important and OFC is counting on local support so that we may continue to offer a helping hand to all of our island community. The 2014-2015 target for the Orcas Ferry Ticket fund is $6,500, and they hope that the community will be a part of achieving this goal. Just $25 covers the cost of an inter-island ferry ticket, which provides access to the Peace Health Hospital in Friday Harbor, and $50 covers the cost of a round-trip Anacortes fare. “These donations are much appreciated and we look forward to forming partnerships with the businesses and community members of Orcas Island,” say organizers. OFC would like to extend a special thank you to the Island Market for being its first commercial donor. Donations can be made via check payable to Orcas Family Connections and mailed to PO Box 931, Eastsound, WA 98245 or through the PayPal link on their website www. orcasconnections.org. OFC is a registered 501c(3) non-profit corporation. Federal Tax ID# 27-2823485, Washington State UBI# 603022-964.

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Orcas Islanders to bike 150 miles for Multiple Sclerosis research by SUZANNE OLSON Special to the Sounder

A group of Orcas Islanders will ride as many as 150 miles on Sept. 6-7 to benefit multiple sclerosis research through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Deception Pass Classic. The local riders are Axel Greening, Adia Dolan, Suzanne Olson, Kevin O'Brien and his son Keenan O'Brien. Kevin has been riding for MS since 2007 when his wife Nancy was diagnosed with the disease. Suzanne, who has lived with MS since 1988, was inspired to ride with a little push from her daughter in 2009. Adia and Axel are joining the ride this year to support Suzanne; Keenan is making this ride and greater MS awareness his senior project. The two-day ride starts and finishes at the Mt. Vernon Fairgrounds. The first day's route takes riders across the

LaConnor, Tommy Thompson and Deception Pass bridges with an optional loop through Whidbey Island. Day two climbs Bow Hill and up to Larabee State Park, returning along Padilla Bay and through the Skagit flats. The ride is well supported with MS Society volunteers and the fairgrounds become a happening festival site for riders and their supporters. Riders raise money to support MS research, programs and services dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by MS. Each rider must raise at least $250 to support the cause. All donations are tax-deductible. The Orcas team is hosting the “Second Ever Chili Cookoff and Ping-Pong Tournament” on Sept. 21. To support these riders in their Bike for MS ride, go to: http://bikewas. nationalmssociety.org. You can look up each rider by name and make a donation.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Boito's Mefistofele, e.g. 6. High-five, e.g. 10. Strong fiber 14. Boredom 15. Engine sound 16. Advil target 17. Phrases with two meanings 20. Kind of palm 21. Chair part 22. Accost 23. Away 25. Opera star 26. Willy ___, former West Germany chancellor 29. Shrewish 33. Back muscle, familiarly 34. Theological rationalism 36. Parkinson's treatment 37. Father of Balder 39. Appliance that removes moisture 41. Move through water 42. Drunk, in slang 44. Baddies 46. "___ Ng" (They Might Be Giants song) 47. Nighttime travel stop (2 wd) 49. Ryegrass 51. Pay (up) 52. Quaker's "you" 53. Feral feline 56. Chinese "way" 57. Galileo's birthplace 61. Novocaine, for one (2 wd) 64. 1968 Chemistry

Nobelist Onsager 65. Copper 66. "I give up!" 67. Astringent 68. ___ bag 69. Character Down 1. Resting places 2. Dwarf buffalo 3. Like a bug in a rug 4. Induce to commit perjury 5. Black gold 6. Floor it 7. Air bag? 8. "A jealous mistress": Emerson 9. Blend beforehand 10. ___ National Monument in SD

11. "God's Little ___" 12. The Beatles' "___ Leaving Home" 13. Makeup, e.g. 18. Flying high 19. Romance, e.g. 24. "That's ___ ..." 25. Molecule consisting of two identical simpler molecules 26. Flower 27. AM/FM device 28. Inclined 29. Victory hand gesture 30. Hawkeye 31. Gumption 32. Muslim porter 35. O. Henry device 38. Tumor 40. Extremely

popular 43. Drivel 45. Ed.'s request (acronym) 48. All together 50. Feel remorse for 52. Spoonful, say 53. ___ podrida 54. Black shade 55. Almond 56. Camping gear 58. Allergic reaction 59. Fodder holder 60. Air force heroes 62. "The Matrix" hero 63. Cast

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COOPER FROM 1 “He is always surprising me with the things he remembers and the way he connects with people,” Shelly said. “I’ve tried to facilitate his interests and passions without getting in the way but also making sure he stays safe.” Through the mentor program at the Funhouse Commons, John Olson taught Cooper about arbor work and helped him

launch his landscaping business. “John and Suzanne have gone above and beyond even the mentor program’s guidelines,” Shelly said. “They have had a tremendous impact on Cooper and taken a role in his life and in all of ours that is more like family.” Jerry Schmidt brings Cooper into his shop for woodworking where they have made bowls, chairs, picnic tables and a checkers set. Walter Henderson taught him to beautifully

and safely carve wood. John Ahrens answered Cooper’s Christmas wish for martial arts classes. But his true love is engines and big trucks. He knows the make and model of a truck just by the sound of its engine and exhaust. Cooper’s dream is to own Orcas Auto Tech but for now he is content to continue learning from those in his community. “Kids used to bully me in class, so I am very comfortable with adults,” Cooper said.

It happened in Deer Harbor– Villagers saw action up close by SUZANNE P. GOTT

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Deer Harbor anchorage was ideal for commercial steamboats transporting mail, freight, produce, lime, brick, cordwood, livestock and passengers. 1891: James Tilit “J.T.” & Molly (Cobble) Stroud now owned the store at today’s Deer Harbor Marina. 1893: Stroud was appointed 1st postmaster. They stocked sewing products, lye soap, lantern wicks, kerosene, matches, tobacco, ammunition, bacon, coffee, and makings for pickles, sourdough biscuits, and bean stew. This location became an important networking-and-resource center. Captains described stormy weather and misadventure. Women announced potlucks and babies. Men debated the issue du jour. 1893-1897: Depression boosted smuggling escapades through Pole Pass and into Deer Harbor Bay. 1909: Stroud got a job with the new telephone company in Eastsound, and moved. Deer Harbor’s growth demanded more services and commodities. 1907-1915: At the slough, Felix & Mary (Weddle) Marrian operated a small store, next to the popular dance hall that doubled as a weekday gymnasium. Meanwhile, at Deer Harbor Marina, it’s unclear who was minding store and post office. Erastus C. & Margarete Rowley? William E. & Eloise (Barker) Armstrong? Or…? 1915: The new postmaster and owners — William “Bill” & Merle (Schlott) Norton promoted tourism. Weekend boaters moored to Deer Har-

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His shop at home features more than 100 tools that he found at garage sales or the Exchange. In his spare time, he builds and fixes lawnmowers. “I love working on big machinery and little machinery … any machinery really,” he said. Cooper is in both the OASIS program (where his mom also teaches) and regular classes at Orcas School. Last year he learned at home for an entire semester, studying subjects like science, mechanics, woodworking, metal work and physical science. Shelly says islanders like Susol, Schmidt, Olson, Mindy Kayl, Merrick Parnell and Barbara Thomas make that kind of education possible. Cooper recently earned his CPR training at Orcas Fire and Rescue and he

went to Inventors Camp at the Funhouse Commons this summer. He helps out at the Orcas Golf Course by picking up lost balls and driving the carts up for patrons. He has also announced at high school sporting events. “It would be easy to dismiss a kid, but people haven’t here. They respond to his genuine enthusiasm,” Shelly said. “So many people have been part of Cooper’s life. He’s had so many job offers from people who say, ‘when you are 16, you are coming to work for me.’” Cooper and his twin sister Carlie were adopted by Shelly, who has been raising them with the help of her mother Sue. Cooper says he and his sister are “good friends.” Carlie is equally as

Name the next ferry; time is running out

Deer Harbor Store, before tavern built on left side. (Courtesy; Salt Water People Historical Society). Inset, the first telephone.

bor Marina, hiked to chicken dinner at Patrick “Pat” & Mary (Marrian) Norton’s Inn (founded 1910), and danced all night at Bill Norton’s new dance hall (built 1915). Washington State Prohibition (19161933) and Great Depression (1929-1939) called for rumrunners to enter stealth race against the weather, agents, coast guards, hijackers, and possibility of death. Illegal booze ran to the mainland from British Columbia, or from amateur distillers and brewers in the islands. Wine, near-beer and whiskey recipes used many ordinary items purchased at Deer Harbor store. Neighbors bought the bottled spirits. 1941: Ralph T. & Phyllis E. (Holmes) Lehmann erected a convenience store — at today’s SE corner of Upper Deer Harbor and Gages Roads— kitty corner from Norton’s dance hall. (Both are now private residences.) 1943: Lehmann added a new post office. Phyllis Lehmann was postmistress, until 1968. Bill Norton kept his marina, convenience store and tavern, public outhouses, fuel/water dock, and telephone (sharing a 24-party line) for many years.

Construction of the next 144-car-ferry is under way, and the Washington State Transportation Commission is asking people from across the state to get involved and submit proposals for the new boat’s name. But time is running out. Ferry name proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. All submittals must conform to the guidelines below; provide background information on the proposed name; and provide proof of widespread public support, commonly done via local press stories, letters of support from local/ regional/ state bodies and officials, local petitions, and any other appropriate supportive information. Name proposals should

be sent to: Washington State Transportation Commission, PO Box 47308, Olympia, WA 98504-7308, or to transc@ wstc.wa.gov. The commission has established the following guidelines to assess ferry name proposals: Names for ferries should carry statewide significance and represent our state’s image and culture. Specifically, names should represent such things as: state adopted symbols, tribal names, names of bodies of water, geographic locations, cities, counties and the state’s nautical heritage. Consideration will be given to consistency with existing Washington State Ferries fleet names.

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enthusiastic as her brother but her interests lie in the arts. She studies silk aerial dancing and participated in a circus camp this summer. She also sells her cards and artwork at the farmers’ market. Edee Kulper, the mother of Cooper’s friend Evan, says she was impressed with him instantly. “He’s one of the most curious, networking, proactive go-getters I’ve ever met,” Kulper said. “His garage is a testament to his industriousness – it is filled with tools, projects, parts and pieces. You name it, he has tried to build it. Put him in a room with a dozen grown men and what they’ve done combined might not hold a candle to what Cooper has done in one decade of life.”

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Names should have broad familiarity, be non‐ offensive and meet ethical standards. Names with commercial overtones or names honoring or commemorating individuals should be avoided but will be considered upon very careful review. Following the Sept. 12 deadline, the Transportation Commission will begin its review and public comment process for the eligible name proposals. This will include input from Washington State Ferries, the Ferry Advisory Committee Executive Council and the general public. Final selection of the name will occur at the commission’s Nov. 19 meeting in Lakewood. Many of the 23 vessels in Washington State Ferries’ fleet have names reflecting the state’s tribal, geographic and historic heritage. The most recently named vessels – Samish and Tokitae – are in keeping with that tradition. Additional information on ferry naming can be found on the commission web site at: http:// www.wstc.wa.gov/Naming/ default.htm.

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‘Romeo et Juliette’ to stream at Orcas Center

Soprano Anna Netrebko teams up with tenor Roberto Alagna in Charles Gounod’s sensual interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless love story, “Roméo et Juilette,” streaming to Orcas Center’s big screen with surround sound, as part of the Met: Live in HD Summer Encore series on Saturday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. Originally premiered in 1867, Gounod’s opera was a triumph in its time, and is still praised today for its remarkable musical take on Shakespeare. Placido Domingo presides on the conductor’s podium for this tour-de-force presentation. Gounod’s ultra-sensual score of Shakespeare’s play is an ideal vehicle for star soprano Anna Netebko and the remarkable tenor Robert Alagna, both of whom bring their incandescent appeal to the title roles. The irresistible Nathan Gunn of “The Magic Flute” is Mercutio, and the delightful Isabel Leonard in her Met debut as Stephano. Tickets for this Met: Live in HD Summer Encore presentation of “Roméo et Juilette” are $18, $13 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 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

‘Love Song’ at Grange

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their lives. “Love Song” is one of the most humorous and touching plays seen at the Grange in a long time. Tulis McCall in her review of the 2011 Off Broadway production said: “‘Love Song’ is a rhapsody. It is brilliant ... and waiting for you to treat yourself to a night you will treasure.” Join Beane, Molly, Joan, and Harry, as they find their way though the labyrinth of life. Strong language and subject matter make this play suitable for mature audiences. “Love Song” will have seven performances at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange opening Sept. 12 with additional performances on Sept. 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 and closing Sunday, Sept. 28. Tickets are $10 and are available at Darvill’s Book Store, online at www.orcasactors. com and at the door. For more information contact the Director, Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

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Profile of library volunteer Skybear Aguilar by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

Libraries are constantly changing. Where once books were the main event now you have computers and DVDs taking up the majority of space. For film buff and student intern Sky Bear Aguilar, 18, the ability to enjoy books and the cinema was a perfect fit. “To me, I just think that it’s wonderful for any place to lend out something that has the capability to make you really feel something,” he said. Aguilar worked at the library for one semester from February to June 2014 as an intern. A typical day included putting away books and DVDs, adding items to the catalog, making labels for new items, and helping patrons at the front desk. On occasion he would bring books to the Longhouse and clean DVDs that were scratched. He describes the cleaning as “one of the most tedious things I have ever done” and that his “soul died a little every time I saw a scratched DVD because it showed me that people are animals.” Aguilar’s love of film may be one of

the reasons that he found it hard to view ruined media. The young man plans on attending the Art Institute of Seattle in the fall to pursue his dream of becoming a feature film director. According to Holly King, his supervisor at the library, Aguilar’s interest in movies was an asset to the library’s collection of flicks. “He went through our DVD collection and would critique us and tell us what we were missing,” she said. According to Aguilar it’s important for the library to carry films as well as books because both mediums are a means of expressing one’s self. “Both are entertainment. Both are literature,” he said. “Both have the capability to inspire, create, be destructive or change the world.” Overall, King said having interns at the library helps to enrich the lives of island high schoolers. For many students, an internship serves as their first job and also allows them a deeper look into how a public library works. “They get an introduction to the library from the inside,” said King. “It’s an interesting experience.” Through the years she has watched her

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library interns head off to higher education and some even went on to work in the library system. The only attributes King looks for in an intern is an interest in the job. Students can apply for an internship at the library. Aguilar describes King as the best boss in the entire world. When asked why he thinks libraries are important, he responded with, “They have an entire world of knowledge available to anyone and everyone. How could that possibly be considered to be unimportant?”

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• “The Invisible Man” by H.G. Wells. • “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse • “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley • “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens • The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe • “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn • “Watchmen” by Alan Moore • “Sin City” by Frank Miller • “The Last Man” by Brian K. Vaughan • “100 Bullets” by Brian Azzarello

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CALENDAR THURS., SEPT. 4 BINGO: The Sons of The

American Legion are sponsoring bingo to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool and Childcare Center, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each game is 50 cents and winnings are half the pot. If you wear your Kaleidoscope Tee shirt your first game is free. Concessions provided.

FRI., SEPT. 5 JOSIE BARROW: The Orcas Center Lobby Gallery will show the art of Josie

Barrow during the month of September. The exhibit opening on Sept. 5 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. There will be art by other local artists in the Moran Room as well as beverages and goodies.

SAT., SEPT. 6 GOLF CLASSIC: Register online at www.orcascenter. org; $75 includes golfing, burgers by the Lower Tavern and an awards ceremony. Fundraiser for Orcas Center.

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10:00 am Sunday 7:00 pm Testimony Meeting First Wed. of the month New Location: Orcas Library 376-5873

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Parish of Orcas Island The Rev. Berto Gándara Eastsound (by the water) • 376-2352 SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 8:00 & 10:00 am

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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

MON., SEPT. 8

SOFTBALL: 7 p.m., all ages, Buck Park, free.

FREE MUSIC TOGETHER®: Demo Class at The Funhouse Commons 10 a.m. Music Together is a music and movement class for children ages 0-5 and their parents/ caregivers. This program is practiced all over the world and known for its developmentally appropriate approach. To learn more, visit www.musictogether. com. For information on classes, contact Mary Wachter, missmarysisland@ gmail.com, (360) 982-6206.

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MON., SEPT. 15 MARINERS GAME: Are you a boy between the ages of eight and 12 who loves baseball? If so, you may have the opportunity to see the Mariners play the Angels on Sept. 28. If you’d like to be one of the five boys chosen to join the small group, write a one-page letter by Sept. 15 (with contact info) explaining why you should be selected. Mail it to Orcas Christian School, 107 Enchanted Forest Rd, Eastsound, 98245, attn: Mariners Game.

SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at Emmanuel Church. ADULT OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL:

7 p.m. to dusk at Buck Park.

MON. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30

to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AL-ANON: 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. WOMEN’S OPEN TENNIS: Buck Park Tennis Courts, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., free, Orcas Rec.

AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AA FOR MEN: 7-8 p.m., Emmanuel Church. KIWANIS: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.

WEDS. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: An S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery group, Weds., 7-8 p.m., Episcopal Church. ADULT OUTDOOR VOLLEYBALL:

From 7 p.m. to dusk at Buck Park. Free.

THURS. – ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m., Storytime in the Children’s Room at the library. AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Aly, Eastsound.

Kaleidoscope will be hosting its 10th Annual Gourmet Picnic and Wine/Beer Tasting on Sept. 6 at Maple Rock Farms. The “Island Grown, Island Raised” dinner and auction will include a family style meal paired with local Lopez Island Vineyards wines and brew from Island Hoppin’ Brewery. Dessert will be by Sugar Babies Specialty Cakes served with Lopez Island Creamery ice cream. All of the courses include only locally sourced products and ingredients. Musical entertainment will be performed by Maddie Jane West. Dinner tickets are $50 per seat with a progressive silent auction! For more information call Amber or Nicole at 376-2484.

Trailblazers win award

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

Community Church Family Center, noon. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. MAGIC THE GATHERING: For ages 12-17, 5 to 9 p.m., the Funhouse Commons.

SAT. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,Emmanuel. Potluck last Saturday.

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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

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The Orcas Trailblazers 4-H Horse Club received one of two San Juan County Board Fair Awards last month at the San Juan County Fair. Board Chair Jennifer Rigg and Board Member Kira Sable presented the Special Recognition ribbon to the Trailblazers, expressing their appreciation for the club's festive decorations, tidy appearance all week, and most especially, their professional and friendly work with the public. On hand to receive the award were club members Emma Freedman, Emma Minnis, Ame Exton and Margot Van Gelder. In the above photo are club members Emma Freedman, Dana Sabine, Daria Stankevich, Emma Minnis, Margot Van Gelder and Aliza Diepenbrock.

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Some crabbing Donations at the county fair is still open Two areas near the San Juan Islands will remain open for recreational crab fishing while all others in the Puget Sound Region will close at sunset on Labor Day (Sept. 1), with summer catch reports due by midnight Oct. 1. The only two areas of the Sound that will remain open to crab fishing after Labor Day are marine areas 7-North and 7-South near the San Juan Islands. Sport fishers who crab in those two areas after Sept. 1 must record their catch on winter catch record cards. All sport fishers licensed to fish for Dungeness crab anywhere in Puget Sound have through Oct. 1 to submit summer catch reports to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Crabbers can submit catch record cards to WDFW by mail at CRC Unit, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501-1091. They can also report their catch online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wdfw/puget_sound_crab_ catch.html from Sept. 2 through Oct. 1. Crabbers who fail to file their catch reports on time will face a $10 fine when they purchase a 2015 Puget Sound crab endorsement.

The Community Foundation was gratified by the amazing generosity of islanders last week at the 2014 San Juan County Fair when over $31,000 was donated to eight different projects featured in the matching program. This amount was raised in just the four days of the San Juan County Fair. The foundation, in turn, matched those donations for up to 50 percent of the project’s goal amount, thereby allowing over $44,000 to be granted to the following projects: • Animal Protection Society’s new shelter • Islands’ Oil Spill Association’s new supply trailer • Museum of History & Industry’s expansion project • Community Foundation’s Scholarship Fund • Islands’ Museum of Art’s new building • Family Resource Center’s mentoring program • SJICF Women’s Fund membership drive • Band Families & Friends musical instrument repair and acquisition At the conclusion of the 2014 San Juan County Fair, two-year-old Gabby Baisch, pictured above, reached into the glass jar that held names of all contributors at the Community Foundation’s booth – and drew out the name of Allen Rosenberg.

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That gave Allen the opportunity to select the nonprofit beneficiary of a bonus $1,000 from the foundation. He chose Islands’ Oil Spill Association to be the lucky recipient. The Community Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to all who made this annual event so enjoyable – and so successful.

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Kevin Ranker to speak at climate action event Washington State Senator Kevin Ranker is one of the keynote speakers at the final event of the climate action summer speaker series Sept. 10 at the San Juan Community Theatre.

It is the end of the summer-long speaker series “Climate Action Imperative: Understanding Impacts and Making Choices.” There will be a hosted reception at 5 p.m. and program at 7

p.m. on Sept. 10 at the San Juan Community Theatre in Friday Harbor. Both events are free and open to all community members. This special evening wraps up the summer

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speaker series, which featured eight experts on Climate Change – from oceanographers to botanists, biologists to meteorologists. The speakers provided a current look at climate change and what actions are warranted by individuals as well as by our state and nation. The reception, co-hosted by the Northwest Straits Foundation and San Juan County Marine Resources Committee, is for community members who want to learn more about Northwest Straits Foundation’s role in protecting and restoring the health of the marine ecosystem in the San Juan Islands

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2 BR 2 BA FURNISHED HOME On 2 acres near Orcas ferry landing. Wood/ electric heat W/D $1200. CLOSE TO EASTSOUND And county park. 3 BR. 2.5 bath home with view. Spacious kitchen with six burner range, granite counters, stainless appliances. Propane fireplace, electric heat. Attached one car garage. $1550. LARGE SUNNY OFFICE SPACE Great opportunity close to Eastsound, with approx.1500 sq ft shop/ storage area. Lots of business potential. Long term lease desired. $1600

INSPIRATIONAL 1 + BR Home on 6 acres. Walk to beach & beautiful hiking trails! Borders Judd Cove Preserve Waterfront Park. Convenient to town, only 1.1 miles. Washer & dryer provided. Pets okay. Water / sewer incl. $1,050 / month. $500 / deposit. 206-819-2283. lisagrichards@msn.com Sell it for free in the FLEA theflea@soundpublishing.com FRIDAY HARBOR

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PRIVATE 2 BEDROOM Water View Home on 8 Acres. Close to Ferry with Orchards, Ponds, Garden. Propane and Wood Heat. Washer, Dryer. Long Term Rental. $1,300 a month. 360-376-6156.

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San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is seeking a positive, motivated, customer service oriented individual to serve as the District’s Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Coordinator. This is a full-time FLSA exempt position with full medical benefits consistent with District Policy. Salary for the first year is $48,047 which includes District benefits. Currently, this position is funded for four years and is made possible through a FEMA SAFER Recruitment and Retention Grant. Objectives of this position include volunteer recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters and/or EMTs, and management of the SAFER Grant. For questions, or to review the complete job description or to submit an application packet, go to: www.orcasfire.org; call 360-376-2331; or email payers@orcasfire.org First review of applications will be on September 8, 2014. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Employment Transportation/Drivers

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NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the seller’s and buyer’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood. When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle. The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by visualizing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet. Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension. To make a firewood complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx

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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, August 26, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 12 -2014: Ordinance Amending Ordinance 252013, Revising the San Juan County 2014 Budget for Beginning Cash Balances SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Beginning Cash Balances increases beginning cash balances for all County funds by about $1,175,663, with a net increase to the County budget of about $1,422,802. ORDINANCE No. 13 -2014: Ordinance Amending Ordinance 252013 Revising the San Juan County 2014 Budget for Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds appropriations in the amount of $416,650. ORDINANCE No. 14 -2014: Ordinance Amending Ordinance 252013 by Revising the San Juan County 2014 Budget for Emergency Appropriations SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $519,560. The ordinances are filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each 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) 3707470. This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2). LEGAL NO. SJ585610 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. September 3, 2014. Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, Pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130; & Notice of SEPA Determination Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission

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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 JOHN P. CADDEN, Deceased. NO. 14-4-05021-4 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

will conduct a public hearing on the County’s Six Year Transportation Improvement program 2015—2020, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130, which requires that each year an updated transportation plan is presented for public comment and review. The hearing will begin at or after 8:45, Friday, September 19, 2014 in the Council Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend & submit oral comments or to provide written comments at or prior to the hearing. To allow for distribution to Planning Commissioners, written comments submitted prior to the hearing should be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014. If written comments will be submitted at the hearing, please provide 12 copies. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program was reviewed, it was determined that adoption of the proposed program will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Under WAC 197-11-340(2), a Determination of Non-Significance was issued on September 3, 2014. Comments on this determination must be submitted by September 17, 2014. Following a final decision this determination may be appealed with the underlying action to Superior Court or State Boards as provided in RCW 36.70A, RCW 90.58, and RCW 36.70C. For appeals to Superior Court the appeal period is 21 days and for appeals to the Growth Management Hearings Board the appeal period is 60 days. Copies of the Plan, SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination and associated documents are available from the San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department or will be mailed on request. For copies or to submit comments contact Julie Thompson, San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7588, or juliet@sanjuanco.com. For more information contact Rachel Dietzman at 370-0500 or racheld@sanjuanco.com. LEGAL NO. SJ585617 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder September 3, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER EXPENDITURES OF RURAL SALES AND USE TAX OUT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposal to make a distribution out of the Public Facilities Improvement Fund. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, September 15, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed expenditure. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the proposal that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposal may then be adopted with or without modifications. SUMMARY: County Council desires to partner with State Parks to complete a composting toilet on Patos Island. It is seeking to authorize $2,500 for that purpose. The project is a capital project owned by a public entity and used by tourists as well as local residents. As such, it is eligible for funding from the Public Facilities Improvement Fund. Expenditures from the Public Facilities Improvement Fund require a public hearing. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. For more information on the proposal please contact Council Chair Rick Hughes at 360-370-7474 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558. LEGAL NO. SJ585593 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. September 3, 10, 2014.

San Juan County Human Services Transportation Plan Update Request for Proposals San Juan County is seeking letter proposals to update our Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) in compliance with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) requirements. The County is seeking a qualified Consultant to submit a letter proposal presenting an efficient approach to updating our HSTP with limited funding that focuses specifically on the needs of persons with disabilities, older adults and individuals with lower incomes within San Juan County. With an updated HSTP, the County will be able to apply to continue applying for funds that improve transportation services for the targeted populations to effectively coordinate transportation resources. All consultant applications shall be evaluated on the following: 1. Demonstrated ability to successfully complete a HSTP, particularly in Washington State 2. Experience working in San Juan County 3. Knowledge of the transportation issues and challenges associated with the targeted populations in San Juan County 4. Approach to updating the HSTP and leveraging available funds and resources to obtain Final Draft by November 2014, including tabulation of level of effort per task and list of recommended stakeholders 5. List of references knowledgeable of quality of work in similar areas The County will provide GIS/graphics assistance and facilitate public meetings. Please submit one electronic copy of your letter Proposal with a maximum page limit of 6 pages (three doublesided pages), in addition to a cover letter that lists your business license with the state, a list of references and project schedule to: Christopher Aiken, Mobility Manager San Juan County Health and Community Services ChristopherA@sanjuanco.com All submittals must be received by Wednesday, September 17, 2014. No submittals will be accepted after that date and time. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Christopher Aiken (360) 370-7512. Subsequent phone interviews may be required with successful applicants. Successful applicants must also be able to meet all County contracting requirements.

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: August 20, 2014 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on April 23, 2104, at Eastsound, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Patricia Anne Resch, Notice Agent Notice Agent: Patricia Anne Resch 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 encourages disadvantaged, minority, and womenowned consultant firms to respond. San Juan County assumes no obligations of any kind for expenses incurred by any respondent to this invitation. LEGAL NO. SJ585629 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. September 3, 10, 2014. SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Low Income Housing Funds Not for profit organizations or developers involved in acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of housing affordable to people with very low incomes are eligible to apply for funds administered by the San Juan County Housing Bank Commission. Funding is not available for individuals purchasing or rehabbing their own homes. September 30, 2014, is the deadline for applications. Approximately $28,000 is currently available. The funds may be disbursed either as grants or loans, and there is no limit on individual grant amounts. The funds must be used for acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of housing developments or units within housing developments for persons with incomes below 50 percent of the area’s median annual income (50% of San Juan County median annual income for a family of four is $31,250). The application form is available under Notices on the County’s home page: http://sanjuanco.com More information about this funding is available from Melanie Rollins, Affordable Housing Coordinator, San Juan County Health and Community Services, (360) 3707526. LEGAL NO. SJ585624 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. September 3, 2014.

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