Islands' Sounder, November 25, 2015

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Giant octopus washes ashore

Inside this edition

Restitution for Harris-Moore victims

by LESLIE KELLY

Special to the Sounder

The Giant Pacific Octopus that appeared on Crescent Beach on Sunday, Oct. 9.

by KAT BARNARD Sounder reporter

The bright red octopus found on Crescent Beach in early October was not the first, or the last. This giant Pacific Octopus lives in the Salish Sea, all around the San Juan Islands and the Puget Sound, and grows up to 150 pounds and 15 feet across.

The life of the largest octopus happens to be a short one; they only live three to five years and they mate at the end of their life. The female octopus will care for her eggs that are hanging in her den for five to eight months and then she dies.

In most cases, the body of the giant octopus will

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stay at the bottom of the ocean and get eaten by a variety of other organisms. Occasionally, though, one will float up onto the beach.

Several times a year, a giant Pacific Octopus is found on the beaches of the Salish Sea. Unfortunately, the reason why they are found on the beach is not known.

Joe Gaydos, the chief scientist for the SeaDoc Society, mentioned that there are organizations that collect data for marine mammals and birds that wash up on the beaches, but there is no network to collect

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More than five years after his crime spree, Colton Harris-Moore (aka the “Barefoot Bandit”) is coming close to paying off $1.3 million in restitution to his victims.

According to the U.S. Marshal’s office in Seattle, 20th Century Fox gave the office a check for $900,000 late last week. It was the studio’s largest payment on Harris-Moore’s debt, which they are making in exchange for rights to his life story.

They plan a major motion picture that is set to be released within the next two years.

Richard Cohen, an attorney in the forfeiture division of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Seattle, confirmed that the money had been received by the U.S. Marshal’s office. He said his office will initiate a request for the funds to be applied to the court-approved restitution order in the case. He wasn’t certain how long it would take for funds to get in the hands of victims. The recent check followed $216,000 in other payments which Fox had previously made.

That leaves about $220,000 that Harris-Moore owes, which the

Plans for new library near completion

by KAT BARNARD Sounder reporter

The idea for a new library addition was first brought up in 2002, then again in 2008. Now that funding is secured, the project is only months away from completed plans.

“There has been a lot of great input and HKP [Henry Klein Partnership, Architects] is listening really well. They got feedback on basic things we needed… are making good progress, are on track, and have the right plan” says Orcas Island Library Director Phil Heikkinen.

Russ Weiser, from HKP Architects presented the changes in the library expansion plans in two meetings Friday night. After

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Right: A diorama of the proposed Orcas Island Library expansion. getting feedback form the Orcas Island School District, Parks and Recreation, The Funhouse, Orcas Community Resource Center, the Orcas Island Foundation, and even a tour of the Orcas Island High School, the plans are almost complete.

The geotechnical surveys are done and the civil and structural engineers have looked at the operations, function, and costs, deciding the one-story, compared to a two-story, expansion would better suit the community.

Keeping pedestrian access in

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Attorney John Henry Browne (L) and his client Colton HarrisMoore, the Barefoot Bandit, listen as felony charges are read at his sentencing in Island Superior Court in Coupeville, Washington on December 16, 2011. studio has said it will pay.

Raised on Camano Island, Harris-Moore launched an epic burglary spree after escaping from a Renton group home on April 22, 2008. Known as the Barefoot Bandit, because he left foot prints at many of his crime scenes, HarrisMoore was captured after a shoot out as he was attempting to steal a boat in the Bahamas in May 2010.

His unlawful acts included breaking into homes and businesses

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mind, the expansion will have a back door from Library Park.

With plans to upgrade parking along Prune Alley, there will be plenty of space for the potential increase in popularity the new

library could have. Increased bike parking is also planned as well as spaces along Rose St. The addition will be the “noisy”

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Sen. Ranker re-elected Orcas Parks and Rec to ways and means winter update Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, will retain his position as the number-two Democrat on the powerful Senate Ways and Means Committee that controls the vast majority of state spending.

“I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues to serve in this critical role,” Ranker said.

“While many bills shape the values of our state and our local communities, few bills have the impact on those

FIBER UPDATE Rock Island Communications has been busy installing fiber optic broadband to homes and businesses around the county. This historic undertaking will provide fast, reliable Internet up to 200Mbps to those who want it.

We’re currently managing over 250 simultaneous construction projects countywide. Here are some of the groups we’ve been working with to date: Current Group Projects Suncrest on Orcas Island Whiskey Hill on Lopez Island Cape San Juan on San Juan Island Mineral Point on San Juan Island Spring Point on Orcas Island Mineral Heights on San Juan Island The Highlands on San Juan Island Completed Group Projects Alder Forest on Orcas Island Eagle Lake on Orcas Island Seattle Pacific University on Blakely Island Alder Cottages on Orcas Island Upcoming Group Projects Gary Oak on San Juan Island Matia View on Orcas Island Portland Fair Area on San Juan Island

You Can Get Connected Too! • Start by indicating your interest online at: rockisland.com/connect • Learn more about organizing at rockisland.com, or attend one of our monthly meetings

MONTHLY FIBER MEETUPS Monthly Open Meeting Join us next month for this general information session. All are welcome!

Next Meeting: November 4, 2015 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Monthly Group Organizer Meeting Learn more about organizing your group at this session.

Next Meeting: November 11, 2015 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Both meetings held in Friday Harbor this November (meetings will rotate islands every month) 345 Court Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 rockisland.com

values that the budget has.”

Though neither action is official until voted on by the full Senate when the Legislature convenes in January, his selection for these positions this week by his peers in the Senate Democratic Caucus renders the final action more or less a formality.

Marcia West, Director of Orcas Island Park and Recreation District says their basketball season is underway “We are up and running with girls SWISH basketball,” West said. “We have a total of 28 girls and have games off island every Saturday until December 19th. Stay tuned for updates on how the girls are doing.”

Also, West wants parents and players to know that the boys SWISH program starts

in January.

“We have 20+ kids in running club and you might see them around Eastsound on Mondays and Wednesdays. Wrestling is also going strong with practice and meets at Camp Orkila on Tuesdays and Thursdays,” West said.

For any information on these or future programs, contact Marcia West, Director Orcas Island Park and Recreation District at 376-7275 or www.oiprd.org.

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which will provide information on the goods and services that state and federal agencies buy, and how they buy them. The workshop will also cover San Juan County’s designation as a HUBZone by the Small Business Administration, which gives local businesses an edge over others competing for government contracts.

The class is on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $15, includes light lunch and materials. Advance registration required. Sponsored by the San Juan County Economic Development Council and hosted by Key Bank, 95 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Visit www.

sanjuansedc.org/gov-contracts to reserve a space, or call 360-378-2906 for more information.

Tracy Hansen PTAC Assistant from the Thurston County Economic Development Council will give you the tools to begin the process of pursuing opportunities with federal and state government.

Workshop includes an overview of how the federal and state governments buy goods and services, governmental registrations, how to conduct market research to understand your government customer, how agencies advertise their procurements, small business programs and certifications, and much more.

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SJ County Sheriff’s Log The holidays, grief and loss

The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls.

Nov. 11 • A San Juan Island deputy initiated a traffic stop for speeding on Cattle Point Road. The driver was issued an infraction.

• An Orcas deputy responded to a single vehicle injury traffic collision.

The driver was medivaced to the hospital.

• An Orcas deputy assisted the family resource center with a client who had questions and was seeking advice from law enforcement.

• A San Juan Island deputy responded to a noninjury collision on Sutton Road. The driver stated he was blinded by the sun and drove off the road, colliding with two trees. The driver received an infraction for driving without a valid license and operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

• Deputies responded to a residence in Friday Harbor to investigate a reported domestic dispute.

After interviewing both parties, an arrest was made for domestic assault.

Nov. 12 • A school bus driver reported a person passing the school bus while it was stopped to pick up a student. Further investigation was unable to confirm the identity of the passing driver.

• A deputy initiated a traffic stop for speeding on Mullis Street in Friday Harbor. The driver was issued a speeding infraction.

• Deputies in Friday Harbor received a report of a domestic dispute. The male in the incident was arrested for assault in the fourth degree.

Nov. 13 • A driver was stopped and issued an infraction for speeding on Fisherman Bay Road on Lopez.

• An Sheriff deputy investigated a complaint of a dog attacking another dog.

After further investigation, it is believed that those responsible had separated the dogs and no criminal violations had occurred.

• A Friday Harbor deputy issued a traffic stop for a vehicle with expired registration. The driver of the vehicle had been stopped for this same issue in July.

The driver was given an

infraction.

• A deputy responded to a report of malicious mischief in the Friday Harbor area. The caller advised that some time over Tuesday or Wednesday night a construction trailer was “tagged.”

• Deputies responded to the Terrace Neighborhood in Friday Harbor to investigate a report of a traffic accident. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor.

Nov. 14 • A deputy received a complaint regarding theft and neglected care of an elderly man on Orcas Island. The case is currently under investigation.

• A deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area for a dog at large. The deputy met the caller, who turned a dog over. The caller advised that it was an ongoing problem.

The dog was transported to the animal shelter and an infraction was issued to the dog’s owner.

• A deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Orcas Road. The driver was issued an infraction for speed and a warning for expired vehicle registration over two months.

• A vehicle was stopped for speeding on Orcas Road, and the driver was given a speeding infraction.

• A vehicle was stopped for speeding on Orcas Road, and the driver was given a speeding infraction.

• A part-time Lopez resident reported it appeared someone had occupied a trailer at her residence. A deputy collected evidence,

and an investigation is ongoing.

• A Friday Harbor resident reported his electric bicycle was stolen from the American Legion.

The bicycle is described as a 2007 Black Portocall Phantom-X. Nov. 15 • A deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to an attempted burglary. The caller advised that some time over the previous night, a window was damaged. The caller advised that entry was not made into the business.

• Lopez Island deputy found a man who appeared to be in distress along a Lopez roadway. Upon checking the man was just winded from exertion, and declined offers of assistance.

Nov. 16 • A reporting deputy had contact with the caller in reference to harassing phone calls. The caller is receiving unwanted calls from a service. The calls are coming from multiple phone numbers. The caller is going to keep a log and follow up with the reporting deputy in a week.

Nov. 17 • A deputy responded to a possible burglary at the Orcas Island Middle School. Further investigation revealed that it was a false alarm and no persons had made entry into the school.

• A Lopez Island youth was referred to juvenile authorities in connection with an after school incident at the Lopez Island High School. The youth was released to family pending a court appearance.

by LESLIE KELLY

Special to the Sounder

It’s been four years since Lenore Bayuk’s mother passed away on Christmas Day. And each year, when the holidays roll around, she feels the same pain of grief and loss.

“In the beginning the grief is so intense,” she said.

“It’s never finished. But the intensity lessens with time.”

Being a nurse, she’d been around life and death in her professional career. Her mother was 93 years old and she knew her time was coming. She had prepared herself for her death.

“It was a sweet passing,” she said. “There was no pain. And after she passed, my husband and I took a long walk.”

But she knows that for many who have lost a loved one near the holidays — or since the last holiday season — just the thought of joyous songs and cheerful Santas is too much to bear.

“What’s most important is to take care of yourself,” Bayuk said. “Don’t feel like you have to do all the things you usually do. Remember, it’s OK to say ‘no.’”

Many people fear having to do the same traditional things that they’ve done each year at the holidays, and that it will be just too difficult without the person who passed.

“Maybe Grandpa always carved the turkey,” she said.

“And everyone’s worried about who’s going to do it this year.”

That’s where acknowledging the passing may be the thing to do, she said.

“It’s OK to talk about the person who has passed and that you are missing them

Lenore Bayuk.

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on this special day,” she said.

“Ask family members how they want to set a new tradition and choose who will cut the turkey now.”

Beginning new traditions is important, but don’t try to pretend that the grief is over.

“When death happens, the relationship with that person doesn’t end,” she said. “It’s not about getting over it.”

One suggestion is to honor the person who has passed in a special way. That may be by lighting a candle to honor them, or placing a photo of them where the family is gathering. Create a memory box and have everyone write a memory of the person, share it and then place it in the box. Young children can draw pictures to be added to the box.

The first holiday after a death is difficult, Bayuk said. But preparing ahead of time can help. Talk with family members and decide what will make everyone feel more comfortable. And,

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in the case of those family members who don’t want to talk about the person who has passed, be patient and don’t try to force them to be a part of the discussion.

“Just support each other and try not to argue or fight,” she said.

For some people, meditation or journaling may help.

Bayuk said after her mother passed, when there were times that she wanted to tell her mother something, she would journal it to her.

“Whatever makes you feel better is OK,” she said.

“Remember to eat well and get enough rest. And have friends and family with you that are comfortable talking about your loss.”

Be aware that things will trigger memories, Bayuk said. It might be a seasonal song that the person who passed loved. Or it might be making those cookies that you’ve always made with mom.

“Is there a way to make those cookies to honor her,” Bayuk suggested.

Remember that you will feel sad, mad, and other emotions, she warned.

“Identify what works for you to manage those feelings,” she said. “Manage your stress with exercise or other ways of taking care of yourself.”

Overall, Bayuk said, find support, whether it’s friends or family, or getting involved with a grief support group, the senior center or a faith organization.

“Isolation only makes things worse,” she said.

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Editorial

To the Editor:

What we are thankful for this season

Response to Keaton Farris story

Every year the Islands’ Sounder asks its readers to tell us what they are thankful for this holiday.

What are you thankful for?

• My family as well as the wonderful community that is on Orcas.

• The little kindnesses I see each day that help restore my faith in humanity.

• The Islands’ Sounder.

• The beauty of Orcas Island: the mountains, the ocean, the beach. We truly live in the most magical place on earth. And my wonderful parents and sister who are my best friends in the whole world and make driving 8 hours to come home more than worth it, miss them every day.

• Every day I am thankful for the same thing: my husband. And bacon.

• My bathtub. Hot water.

• Socks.

• Family, friends, community, health.

• Laughter, love and good beer.

• A sense of humor, a warm bed and this island full of neighbors.

• I am thankful that on a small island with an even smaller, two-street town, there are no less than 10 places to get coffee and soothe my caffeine-addled brain.

• My faithful feline companion and everyone else’s pets, too.

• The professionals who help my kids be the best they can.

• My husband.

• The health and happiness of my sweet baby girl and our lovefilled family.

• I am lucky enough to be living in one of the most fabulous places on earth, and that I am not a political refugee without a place to call home for my family.

• Freedom for our girls to run, dance, play and climb trees without being oppressed or harassed.

• The simplest blessings everyday.

• The love from my family and friends, and a good laugh every now and then.

Public meetings Sunday, Nov. 29 • Open house about new off-leash area at Buck Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Funhouse.

Weds., Dec. 2 • County Cemetery District #3, Orcas Library, 5 p.m.

Thurs., Dec. 3

Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

Thurs., Dec. 10 • Port of Orcas will hold a public hearing to consider/ adopt the general fund and capital projects fund budgets for 2016 as part of the regular meeting at noon at the airport.

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Diana Hefley is a superb writer.

In her article detailing the demise of Keaton Farris, she spotlighted the invisible atrocities our mentally ill suffer today. Jailed rather than hospitalized, avoided rather than examined, Mr. Farris’s death was a crime committed by a system devoid of resources and in this case, compassion.

In the 80’s, half of our country’s mental hospitals closed down with the governmental reassurance, “Our community resources (clinics) can care for those needing help.” Then, funding was slashed for community clinics, the agent of that “help.” While interning in Los Angeles, I witnessed a community clinic open one day and permanently closed the next, with a sign posted on the door, “Please call 911 if you need help.” That clinic served over 100,000 people.

It seemed like overnight, the streets were filled with the mentally ill who had nowhere to go for medication, for shelter, for care.

Jails, prisons and doorways now house our mentally ill. Sadly, Mr. Farris’s story is not unique. In his case, clearly all personnel including medical staff were criminally neglectful. But realistically, jail and prison personnel are not trained to care for those with “erratic behavior.” When Mr. Farris grew resistive, someone inhumanely buzzed him with a stun gun. No wonder he grew more paranoid. Who wouldn’t?

On our beloved island similar conditions exist. Our mentally ill also struggle for help. Although there are countless individuals and groups here who want to help, when someone needs a hospital bed, a thorough evaluation, and the comfort of informed care, 9 times out of 10, there are no beds available anywhere IN THE STATE, let alone, nearby. For a country with such wealth, this is unconscionable.

Our system must change.

Elections are approaching. If we want to declare ourselves as our national pledge puts it, “one nation under God,” we need to return to the politics that consider the needs of those less fortunate than ourselves, especially the invisible who suffer the most. Regardless of

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your party, please consider voting for those who value compassionate care for the mentally ill and want to pay for it.

Julie Gottman Deer Harbor

OPALCO: be careful about how you grow Recently, OPALCO sent out an e-mail about the energy future, Rock Island and the low income needs assessment.

In this e-mail, OPALCO appears to support a “go faster” approach to Rock Island expenditures for the sake of “return on investment.”

This may be a sound corporate strategy. Problem is, OPALCO is still a power co-op designed to serve its members, not harvest returns for its investors. Power rates have repeatedly gone up to cover sinking revenue. While I agree OPALCO’s recent financial concerns warrant attention, we should not be pushing for more spending and the raising of rates any further as your low income needs assessment show. OPALCO hopes that Rock Island will generate income to aid the power side. I really hope it does. As a Rock Island customer and OPALCO member I’m on your side. But it will take time to realize a return on the fiber. Don’t overspend trying to prove that OPALCO can do this. Be smart about how you grow. And let’s not hire any more helicopters.

John Fleischer Orcas Island

Caps for Kids thank you Caps for Kids 2015 has helped many on Orcas. Donations have still been coming in during the month of November. Thank you Mailing/Street Address P.O. Box 758, 217 Main Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Office (360) 376-4500 Classifieds (800) 388-2527 Fax (888) 562-8818 Copyright © 2015 by Sound Publishing, Inc.

to the Orcas community for your generous sharing to keep families in our beautiful area warm as the weather turns not so warm. You have stepped up and provided for those who could not provide for themselves. Thank you for warming the hearts and bodies of our neighbors again this fall. Any continuing donations can be taken directly to the Family Resource Center, or, if you prefer, contact Anna Vedder (x3095) to arrange a time and place, and your donations will be forwarded to area families.

May you all be blessed as you have blessed others in our community.”

Anna Vedder OCS high school math instructor

Response to ‘Death Cafe’ story I read with interest your recent article about the “Death Cafe”, raising some very interesting and thought-provoking issues. I may very well attend one of these, and thank Libby Garcia for bringing this idea to Orcas.

I must mention, though, my discomfort with the use of the term “death midwife”. As a midwife of some 30+ years, I have a hard time having the name of my profession “borrowed’ by another group, however worthy. I studied for many years, passed boards, renew my license yearly, provide clinical care, pay insurance and participate in continuing education in order to call myself a midwife. Unlike what Ms. Berem describes, what I do is “medical and legal,” with all the responsibility that implies, in addition to the caring support that one would expect from a mid

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LETTERS FROM 4 Response to Keaton Farris story Diana Hefley is a superb writer. In her article detailing the demise of Keaton Farris, she spotlighted the invisible atrocities our mentally ill suffer today. Jailed rather than hospitalized, avoided rather than examined, Mr. Farris’s death was a crime committed by a system devoid of resources and in this case, compassion.

In the 80’s, half of our country’s mental hospitals closed down with the governmental reassurance, “Our community resources (clinics) can care for those needing help.” Then, funding was slashed for community clinics, the agent of that “help.” While interning in Los Angeles, I witnessed a community clinic open one day and permanently closed the next, with a sign posted on the door, “Please call 911 if you need help.” That clinic served over 100,000 people. It seemed like overnight, the streets were filled with the mentally ill who had nowhere to go for medication, for shelter, for care.

Jails, prisons and doorways now house our mentally ill. Sadly, Mr. Farris’s story is not unique. In his case, clearly all personnel including medical staff were criminally neglectful. But realistically, jail and prison personnel are not trained to care for those with “erratic behavior.” When Mr. Farris grew resistive, someone inhumanely buzzed him with a stun gun. No wonder he grew more paranoid.

Who wouldn’t?

On our beloved island similar conditions exist.

Our mentally ill also struggle for help. Although there are countless individuals and groups here who want to help, when someone needs a hospital bed, a thorough evaluation, and the

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October real estate transactions The incorrect transactions ran in our October Real Estate section.

These are the correct listings.

Orcas Island October 1 Jerry and Maxine Clark of Issaquah sold land and a building, 1290 Pioneer Hill Rd., to Franklin Greer and Stephanie Solien of Seattle for $850,000.

Randall Gaylord, Trustee of the Gaylord Residence Trust of Eastsound sold land and a building, 186 Sunrise Bluff Ln., to William Wyckoff of Sante Fe, NM for $765,000.

October 2 Dana Pope of Eastsound sold land only on Harborview Ln., portion of northeast ¼ of southeast ¼ of section 12, township 36 north, range 2 west, to Nicholas and Jane Henegan of Deer Harbor for $275,000.

Third Day, LLC of Kirkland sold land and a building, 1050 Cedar Hill Rd., to Peter Duncan and Tomoko Yamazaki of Seattle for $975,000.

Linda Timmerman of Enumclaw sold land and a building, 1292 Crow Valley Rd., to John Tong of Eastsound for $295,000.

October 5 Michael and Arlene Mohandeson of Woodway sold land only, Lot 2, Short Plat of Buck Ridge West, to David and Leslie Brown of Bainbridge for $255,000.

October 6 Dennis and Rita McKinney of Kalispell, MT sold land and a building, 639 Buckhorn Rd., to Anne Blackhurst and Joseph Walsh of Moorehead, MN for $390,000.

David and Joan Schermerhorn, Trustees under the David and Joan Schermerhorn 2014 Trust of San Francisco, CA sold land and a building, 872 Harborview Ln., to Nicholas Williams and Elizabeth Crosby of Portland, OR for $1,125,000.

October 7 Jimmy and Mary Forbes of Orcas sold land and a building, 8292 Orcas Rd., #5, to Ryan and Amiee Forbes of Leavenworth for $235,000.

Derek Paulson of Palm Springs, CA sold land only, Tract 5, portion of Government Lot 4, section 25, township 37 north, range 2 west, to Douglas Wurster and Vance Conway of Portland, OR for $295,000.

October 8 Leinani Minior, Trustees under

MacGill Living Trust of Turlock, CA sold land and a building on Orcas Rd., portion of northeast ¼ of the southeast ¼ of section 27, township 37 north, range 2 west, to Morgan Borman and Katie Wilkins of Eastsound for $200,000.

October 9 The Residences of Rosario, LLC of Roche Harbor sold a condominium at the Residences at Rosario, 358 Ocean Mist Way, to The Mildred Vaccarella Trust of Eastsound for $495,000.

October 12 John Fletemeyer of Fort Lauderdale, FL sold land and a building, 834 Livesey Ln., to David and Eileen Darts of New York, NY for $665,000.

October 13 Timothy and Marsha Seagault of Olga sold land and a building, 54 Mountain View St., to OPAL Community Land Trust of Eastsound for $82,500.

October 15 Anita Shower, Trustee of the Shower Living Trust of Grover Beach, CA sold land and a building,, 81 Cedar Hill Rd. to Nathaniel Rivas of Eastsound for $160,000.

October 19 Marianne Dwyer, Trustee of the Marianne Dwyer Revocable Trust of Portland, OR sold land and a building, 531 Old Farm Rd., to Webber Family Trust, Ronald and Cheryl Webber Trustees of San Diego, Ca for $895,000.

October 20 Meg Burkett, Trustee of the Simpson Family Trust of Bainbridge sold land and a building, 9 Ohlert Ln., to Barrie Becker of San Anselmo, Ca for $400,000.

William and Susan Bazlen of Lummi Island sold land and a building, 94 Cayou Valley Rd., to Don and Deborah Olliff of San Diego, CA for $505,000.

October 21 Albert Zeman of Hana, HI sold land only, Lot 2, Westview Short Plat on Dancing Deer Dr., to Tim and Susan Bradbury of Bellingham for $120,000.

October 23 Margaret Wroth sold land only, 500 Victorian Valley, to Edward McKey of Olga for $110,000.

October 26 Carol Econn, Trustee of the

Econn Living Trust of Pasadena, CA, sold land only on Headland Rd, portion of southeast ¼ of southeast ¼ of section 12, township 36 north, range 3 west, to Tom and Jill Boyce of Oakland, CA for $137,000.

The Heirs and/or Devisees of Dorothy Ganzer of Port Orchard sold land and a building, 632 Elwha Rock Rd., to Robert Meador and Willo Bellwood of Seattle for $955,000.

October 27 Clifford and Cecily Thompson of Southworth sold land and a building, 67 Legend Ln., to James and Jennifer Field of Portland, OR for $461,000.

US Bank National Association as Trustee for Truman 2013 SC3 Title Trust of Armonk, NY sold land and a building, 717 Longwood Ln., to Cory and Shannon Petty of Sparks, NV for $295,000.

October 30 The Heirs and/or Devisees of Carol Parks of Menlo Park, CA sold land and a building, 95 Colorado Blvd, to Cara and Philip Cohn of Eastsound for $335,000.

San Juan Island October 1 Roberta Morrill, surviving spouse of Gerald Morrill, deceased of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 719 Mitchell Bay Rd., to Ivan and Beatriz Plaza of Friday Harbor for $340,000.

Floris Easley of Nashville, TN sold land and a building, 24 Shooting Star Ln., to Joseph and Sherry Lawson of Friday Harbor for $152,000.

Susan Nielsen of Friday Harbor sold land only, Lot 32, Prices Scenic Addition, 870 Park St., to Aulden Badenhop of Kailua Oahu, HI for $68,500.

Erika Timpe and Steven Garsson of Seattle sold land and a building, 48 Janine Pl., to Joseph and Jill Belcovson of Encinitas, CA for $450,000.

Patrick and Marilyn Akin of Friday Harbor sold a manufactured home at The Oaks, 1785 Douglas Rd., to Kelsey Strom of Friday Harbor for $95,000.

October 2 Tamar White of Bellevue sold land and a building, 150 Cessna Ave., to Edward and Clare Keim of Friday Harbor for $200,000.

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Sportsman’s Lake Park, to Peter and Brenda Schmidt of Friday Harbor for $110,000.

FHR Associates, LLC of Friday Harbor sold land only, Lot 7, Plat of Sportsman’s Lake Park, to Peter and Brenda Schmidt of Friday Harbor for $110,000.

Northwest Trustees Services, Inc. of Bellevue sold land and a building, 781 Wold Rd., to Federal National Mortgage Associates of Dallas, TX for $237,205.98.

October 9 Theresa Boden of San Diego, CA sold land and a building, 485 Spruce St., to Humberto and Ma Carmen Orozco of Friday Harbor for $278,000. Theresa Boden sold land only, Lot 4, Westside Highlands, to Real Trust IRA Alternative, FBO Scott Boden of Chelan for $175,000.

October 15 Anita Hayes of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 389 Westcott Dr., to Neal and Kim Olson of Friday Harbor for $368,500.

October 16 Edward Smith, Trustee of the Edward and Rose Smith Trust of Walnut Creek, Ca. sold land and a building, 3596 Roche Harbor Rd., to Doug and Madeline Harmon of Friday Harbor for $527,000.

October 19 New RH, LLC of Friday Harbor sold land only, portion of Lots 61 and 62, Roche Harbor Resort Village Phase 1.3, to Hawks Nest RH, LLC of Everett for $155,000.

New RH, LLC of Roche Harbor sold land only, Lot 44, Roche Harbor Resort Village, to Richard and Marily Rementeria of Seattle for $190,000.

October 20 Douglas McQuaid of Seattle sold a fixed week at Lagoon Shores Condominium, Unit 104-C, to New RH, LLC of Roche Harbor for $10,000.

October 26 Patricia Gatley as Sole Heir of the Estate of Eric Gatley, deceased of Winter Garden, FL for land and a building, 570 Harrison St., to David Mar of Seattle for $390,000.

October 27 San Juan Golf and Country Club of Friday Harbor sold land only on Wishing Well Ln, to Christopher and Anna Compton of Friday Harbor for $235,000.

BDMA Friday Harbor Condo LLC of Fairbanks, AK sold a condominium, 221 Warbass Way

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COLTON FROM 1 on Camano and Whidbey islands, in Skagit County, on Orcas Island and in other states. He taught himself to fly and stole at least two planes, one in Anacortes which he landed on Orcas Island. Among the places he broke into on Orcas were the Homegrown Market and the ACE Hardware.

The manager of ACE Hardware said he had received a payment earlier, but nothing lately. “We received an installment about six or eight months ago,” said Scott Lancaster.

“But nothing recently.”

The manager wouldn’t say how much was owed to the business, or how much he had been paid. But he said the bill wasn’t even 50 percent paid.

Harris-Moore also broke into the Homegrown Market and Gourmet Deli.

He ate a meal, vandalized the security system and drew bare human feet on the floor using chalk. The “footprints” led out the door, along with this message: “Cya.” That burglary cost $6,500 in theft and damage, a financial blow that put 20 employees at risk of losing their jobs, the store’s owner, Kyle Ater, said at the time.

Since then, the market has closed. Ater did not respond to requests for comment this week.

Harris-Moore was suspected in more than 100 crimes, including assaults on law officers. His attorneys, Emma Scanlon and John Henry Browne, won a plea deal resolving all the allegations against HarrisMoore. He was sentenced to six and a half years on Jan. 27, 2012. He has been incarcerated since then.

According to Browne, Harris-Moore remains at Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Washington. “He’s using his time very wisely,” Browne said. “He’s growing up. He’s studying and working eight to 10 hours a day. He’s completed two degrees and he’s being tutored by a high ranking Boeing engineer.”

Browne said he visited his client last week. Because of Harris-Moore’s good attitude and behavior, he most likely will be released to a halfway house in March. He is expected to be able to live on his own by the summer of 2016.

“He is an exemplary inmate,” Browne said. “He has a great attitude and he wants to contribute to society.”

As for his victims, Browne said Harris-Moore has always had remorse.

“He’s said that in court and he continues to say that,” Browne said. “He wants to repay all of those he hurt. He’s said often that he wants the Mom and Pop businesses to be paid first, before insurance companies

are reimbursed.”

Harris-Moore has no interest in being a part of the movie about his crimes, Browne said.

“He’d rather it not be done at all,” Browne said.

“He remains a very shy person. He allowed it — he did so as a way to pay his debt.

He refuses to take a dime from it.”

And, Browne said, by court directions, funds from the movie can’t pay his bill either.

“I’m not getting paid from the movie,” he said.

“All I’ve ever gotten is $1 from Colton’s mother when she hired me.”

Browne did say that the film is being directed by an academy award-winning director and the screen play is being written by another academy award-winner, but he wouldn’t identify them by name.

“I’ve heard (the film) will begin with his capture in the Bahamas,” Browne said.

“The screen play can only be 125 pages long, I’m told.

I just wonder how they’ll tell Colton’s story in just 125 pages.”

Meanwhile Cohen pointed out that restitution is only for monetary losses.

He said there was at least one victim who came home to find Harris-Moore in his home and confronted him.

“We should remember that there is a psychological impact in some cases and restitution doesn’t pay for that,” he said.

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LIBRARY FROM 1 part of the library, including a large children’s space, a young adult space, a large meeting room twice the size of the current one, the computer stations, and the circulation desk. The stacks are to be eye level, in order to increase visibility and the high ceiling of the new addition will compliment the existing structure where quiet space is planned.

“I’m really happy the proposed design so carefully meets the program needs, but also respects the current building and what we already have,” said Library Board Trustee Margaret Payne. The original building was also designed by The Henry Klein Partnership.

The landscape architects plan to create a useful outdoor space, complete with outdoor seating and access to wifi. Benches on the north side of the building, removing the curb from the entrance way to create a more pedestrian space (but with drive-up access to the drop-off bin still intact), and a covered area on the south side which connects to Library Park will promote outdoor activities and gathering during the sunny months.

Other changes will include possible laptops to check out to people, increased amount of desk space, a new entrance with a

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Friends of the Library store, and small group rooms to separate the talkers from the quiet readers. The ADA parking will remain where it currently is, with access into another meeting area before entering the library. The large meeting room could hold up to 200 people when the doors are kept open and the seating or stacks are pushed aside. The idea is to make the space flexible for the occasional large event.

The space will be filled with natural light and solar panels would be possible in the future if more funds are acquired. With more space comes the need for a few more employees and as many volunteers as possible. Most volunteers only work 3 hours a week and are a notable contribution the success of the Orcas Island Library’s success thus far.

With plans for completion in October of 2017, HKP will put the project out for bid by local and off island contractors in April of next year. They encourage islanders to be a part of the project, and anyone can ask for assistance with the bidding process or paperwork if needed.

The library expansion construction should start June of 2016, with minimal disruption to the services of the current space. The library will remain open and continue to serve the community and provide solace within the binding of a great read.

OCTOPUS FROM 1 and analyze data of invertebrates and fish.

The octopus that washed up on Crescent Beach was viewed by Orcas Island High School biology students who did some research themselves. Student Millie Kau discovered that a person can tell a male octopus from a female octopus by looking at the tip of its third arm on the right because males have a special tip on this arm that has no suckers on the last few inches.

While the students are looking forward to learning more about this local invertebrate, some issues about the giant Pacific Octopus have arose in recent years since some areas in the Puget Sound allow octopus harvesting. Most areas are protected and harvesting is banned, but the protected areas allow for these magnificent creatures to hide in their dens and dominate the sea floor.

Here in the San Juan Islands, one must have a scientific collection permit to take an octopus off the beach. So, next time one is spotted, take some pictures and call the SeaDoc Society to report it. Someday, with more data, we may know more about the possible deaths and disease of the giant Pacific Octopus.

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Mik Preysz named fire chief Dog tags for 2016 available Miklos Preysz has been named the fire chief for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue.

“The commissioners feel that Chief Preysz has the dedication and experience to successfully lead Orcas Island Fire and Rescue now and into the future,” said Board Commission Chair Barbara Bedell.

Preysz, pictured here, has been acting chief of OIFR since former Chief Kevin O’Brien accepted a position on the mainland this past

spring. Minor contractural details will be addressed at the next regular meeting of the commission on Dec. 21.

Preysz started his career in EMS at the age of 14 in Utah as a junior ski patroller. He has been a para-

medic since 1981. He has led programs at Weber State University, Utah State Police Academy and the Utah State Department of Health. After moving to Washington in 1990, Preysz continued his flight medic career and finished as chief flight medic for the med-flight program out of St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.

Preysz started as a division chief with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue in 2009 and was promoted to assistant chief on Jan. 1, 2013.

Vikings earn all-league The 2015 Orcas Vikings football team received all league awards from the state.

2nd team DB: Miles Harlow 2nd team LB: Pasha Bullock and Ivan Bullock 2nd team DL: Conor Dye 1st team DB: Thomas Hobi

1st team LB: Vinny Kramer 1st team DL: Kyle Masters 2nd team OL: Mackey Cardinell, Ryan Flint 2nd team RB/slot: Ivan Bullock 2nd team WR: Thomas Hobi 1st team WR: Pasha Bullock

1st ream RB: Vinny Kramer 1st team OL: Kyle Masters 1st team QB: Miles Harlow 1st team punter: Kyle Masters.

All State nomination: Kyle Masters (has a chance to play at an all state game).

All dogs in San Juan County and the Town of Friday Harbor are required to be licensed annually. The Auditor’s Office and several other vendors around the county have started selling 2016 tags. This year’s tag is a red bone shape.

Each time a dog is licensed within the county, the shelter from that dog’s island receives $2. Dog licensing fees also provide restitution for livestock owners whose animals are killed by roaming dogs, a tragedy which occurs too frequently in San Juan County.

Dog licenses cost $12 annually for spayed or neutered dogs. $30 is the licensing fee for “natural” dogs.

You can also add a photo of your dog for just $5. Dog photos assist in identifying lost dogs, as well as showing everyone how adorable

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Bungie, a female golden retriever owned by Roy Kight of Friday Harbor, received honorary license number #0001 to kick off San Juan County’s 2016 dog licensing season. your dog is.

Orcas Island residents can buy or renew tags at Eastsound Kennels, Pawki’s Pet Store, and the Orcas Animal Protection Society.

Lopez licensing agents are Sunset Building Supply, Ark Vet, and the Lopez Animal

Protection Society.

San Juan Island dogs can get licenses at the Auditor’s office at the courthouse, Harbor Vet, and the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Call 378-2161 with any questions about dog licensing.

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Obituary Russell “Rusty” Lee Post Jr. January 7, 1937 – November 14, 2015 On November 14th, 2015, Russell Lee Post Jr., known fondly as “Rusty”, passed away peacefully with his wife, Debbie, and four children by his side. He was born in 1937 in New York City.

Rusty lived on Orcas Island, WA for over 20 years and was actively involved in real estate, the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, the Senior Center and his weekly writer’s group. He loved hiking around Cascade Lake, catching up with people at the grocery store, attending the farmer’s market, and telling stories about his children and grandchildren.

He loved to work. His favorite place to be was in the middle of all the action.

He loved the island and always said it would be his last home.

In earlier years, Rusty served as a State Representative and State Senator in Hartford, CT and also practiced law.

He loved people – the more the merrier!

He had an open, curious mind and was always interested in ideas and issues as well as the communities he lived in. He had a quick wit and valued experiences over material things. Rusty loved a good debate and always looked for a “winwin” solution to problems. He believed in the inherent goodness of people.

Although he was a lawyer, a politician and a real estate agent, he was never a used-car salesman! He loved chocolate milkshakes (especially from Vern’s), Peppermint Patties, and lots of sugar in his coffee. He was a lifelong peanut butter and jelly sandwich eater and in fact, it was his last meal.

He attended Yale and Yale Law School

and was a member of the Whiffenpoofs, an a capella singing group that traveled the world. The group stayed connected throughout the years and remained an important part of his life to the end. Not only did he have a beautiful voice, but he was also known for his high, clear whistle.

Rusty had an adventurous spirit and loved to take his family on grand expeditions. He will be remembered for his incredible generosity and his positive outlook on life. He was a genuinely happy man and will be missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Post; his children, Rusty Post, Lincoln Post and his wife Emily, Katherine Post, Alison Post and her husband Jason Lerner, Keri Lago and her husband Ed, and Joe Duenn; and his grandchildren, Rowan Post, Anna Post, Haley Post, Sonja Lerner, Iris Lerner, Alanna Lago, Diego Lago and Romero Lago.

A memorial service is being planned for sometime early January 2016. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at http:// act.alz.org/goto/Rusty_Post.

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#C-110, Cannery Village Condominiums, Phase 2, to Alexander Kaplan of Penngrove, CA for $335,000.

October 28 Michael and Susanne Buettell, Trustees of the Buettell Family Living Trust of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 246 Point Caution Rd., to Thomas Perkowski of Friday Harbor for $225,000.

October 29 for spayed/ Mary Dossett, Christine neutered dogs Weber, and Dennie Carter, for “natural” Successor Trustees of the dogs Alan and Connie Carter Trust of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 230 Photography by John St., to Ryan Bennett of FREE! Colleen Friday Harbor for $200,000.

James Kinch and Melissa Armstrong Crane of Eugene, OR sold land and a building, 12 Point Caution Dr., to Cass Broxon of Friday Harbor for $336,874.00.

October 30 Dan and Joan Kennedy of Friday Harbor sold land and a building, 20 Clipper Way, to Douglas Popham of OOLA at Buck Park Friday Harbor for $685,000.

Fannie Mae of Dallas, TX sold land and a building, 518 Boyce Rd., to Joseph Taylor Jr., Dorothy Taylor and Joseph Taylor III of Oak Harbor for $165,000.

Richard and Richard Jr. LLC of Snohomish sold land and a building, 31 Sand Pl., to Megan Workman of Friday Harbor For $237,000.

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October 6 Mary Ritchie of Lopez Island sold land only, 351 Coffelt Dr., to Andrew and Kathryn Nichols of Lopez Island for $160,000.

October 20 Diane Letchworth and Alice Campbell of Lopez sold land and a building, portion of Parcel C, Mud Bay Tree Farm, Inc., to Christopher and Katherine King of Arlington for

Karl Stephen and Douglas Oles of Seattle sold land and a building, 482 Oles Ln., to Douglas Oles of Seattle for $701,350.

Robert Sanders, Successor Trustee of the Victor and Vesta Sanders Revocable Living Trust of Wenatchee sold land and a building, 847 Peninsula Rd., to Stephen and Maya Wiest of Wenatchee for $750,000.

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October 29 Karen and Richard Frank of Maple Valley sold land only on Peninsula Rd., to Lopez Property II, LP of Sedro Woolley for $47,667.

Michael and Amy Pryce of Lopez sold land and a building, 941 Mud Bay Rd., to Elizabeth Robson of Bainbridge Island for $460,000.

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Nigrettos win MMA fights

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

The Orcas Fight Camp continues to dominate at mixed martial arts matches.

Orcas fighters Tyler Nigretto and Andy Nigretto, in his first pro match, both beat their opponents during Combat Games’ “Battle at the Bay XIII” at the Swinomish Casino in Anacortes on Nov. 14.

Tyler beat Kyle McGrough in just over 20 seconds. Andy, who had the main fight of the night, beat Chris Aparicio in just over two minutes. It was a meaningful evening for Coach Colt Hausauer, who has been training fighters at Orcas Athletics for the past few years. Andy and Tyler, who are cousins, have been working with Hausauer since the beginning.

“I knew they were going to win – no doubt in my mind,” Hausauer said. “They trained very hard for this. People don’t realize the fight is the fun and easy part. It’s the training that is hard. And they work hard to make the fight easy. It has been paying off.”

Tyler said that since both he and Andy have physical jobs and work outside, it took a lot of determination to make it to the gym each day.

“Even though my fight was only 27 seconds, training goes back months,” he said.

“My last fight was a year ago and you bet I was coming back stronger than ever.”

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Andy Nigretto (l) won his first pro fight and Tyler Nigretto (r) won his amateur fight.

Hausauer, himself a professional MMA fighter, won his match this past July at Battle at the Bay. Andy also won his amateur match at the same event.

“I had a few pretty good fights against some talented local amateur fighters so we just took the next step and went pro,” Andy said.

Since Orcas Fight Camp started competing at local MMA matches, the island community has rallied around the athletes.

At every event, dozens of islanders come to cheer them on.

“Having a crowd like that makes you want to do your best,” said Tyler.

Added Andy: “The support is unreal. I can’t really describe the feeling I get seeing everyone in the crowd when I get in the cage, but it’s pretty cool.”

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Island Living Get ready for all things holiday Thurs, Nov. 26 • 4:30 p.m., Odd Fellow’s Thanksgiving Dinner, Odd Fellow’s hall. Turkeys, gravy, and stuffing provided.

• 5 p.m., Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Dinner for overflow from the Odd Fellow’s Hall. Check the Hall first, then head to the Church to get a seat!

Friday, Nov. 27 • 2 p.m. Eastsound Art Walk.

Fri-Sat, Nov. 27-28 • 7:30 p.m., The Olga Symphony, Orcas Center. An Orcas holiday tradition - this show features new tunes, old favorites, outstanding fashions, and tons of fun. Tickets are $5.

Sat, Nov. 28 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holiday Festival of Arts, Orcas Senior Center.

• The third annual Children’s Christmas Market hosted by Salmonberry School, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sat, Nov. 28-Sun, Dec. 20 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Christmas Tree Sale, Salmonberry School.

Sunday, Nov. 29 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., holiday pet photos hosted by the Orcas Off-Leash Area, at the Funhouse.

Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 • Four Sunday Mornings in Advent: Orcas Island Community Church, 9:30 a.m. The Music of Christmas. Reflections on Hopeful Waiting.

• Four Advent Vespers Services: Orcas Island Community Church, 5 p.m. A new contemplative service offering quiet music, reflections, readings and the Eucharist each week.

Dec. 1 to Jan. 1 • Rosario Festival of Trees, Rosario Resort. Local non-profits decorate trees in the Moran Mansion for public vote on favorites. One dollar raffle tickets are entered into drawings for prizes.

Fri., Dec. 4 • 3:30 p.m., Holiday Tree Lighting, Village Green in Eastsound, North Beach Rd., free. Hot cider, sweet treats, music. Special guests Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

Tree lighting is at 5 p.m.

• 3 to 6:30 p.m., Holiday gifts from

Santa Claus is coming to Deer Harbor at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Then go up to the Deer Harbor Community Club for a visit with Santa and a special gift.

Sweet treats, cider and fun for all. the kitchen: cooking class with Christina Orchid. Wine and beverages included. $100 per person, tickets at Orcas Island Chamber Office and Darvill’s Bookstore.

Sat, Dec. 5 • 10 a.m. Santa Claus is coming to Deer Harbor. Greet Santa at the Deer Harbor Marina. Then go to Deer Harbor Community Club to get a special treat from Santa, cookies and cider and fun for all.

• 12 p.m., Friends of the Library Holiday Tea, library. Enjoy tea and cookies while you listen to music or make a holiday craft.

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar.

• 4 p.m. & 6 p.m, Celtic Christmas Concert, Orcas Community Church, Windham Hill/ArkMusic Recording Artists: Jeff Johnson, Brian Dunning and Wendy Goodwin and local Orcas Island guest performers. Free.

Sun, Dec. 6 • 10 a.m., A visit from Saint Nicholas during the service with Holy Communion, Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Sat, Dec. 5- Sun, Dec. 6 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Artisan’s Faire, Odd Fellows Hall.

• 7:30 p.m. Sat .and 2:00 p.m. Sun, Orcas Choral Society presents its annual holiday program, Orcas Center. Adults $15, youth $5.

Thurs, Dec. 10 • 7:30 p.m. NT Live: “Jane Eyre,” Orcas

Center. Tickets $18 adults, $13 students.

Thurs, Dec. 10 and Fri, Dec. 11 • 6 p.m., Leaves of Gold presented by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival at Rosario Resort, reception follows in the mansion dining room.

Sat, Dec. 12 • 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Band Holiday Concert, Orcas Center.

Guaranteed to put you in the seasonal spirit, the band plays holiday tunes and standards. Admission by donation.

Sun, Dec. 13 • 1:00 p.m., The Met: Live Encore Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” Orcas Center. Tickets, $18 adults, $13 students.

• 11 a.m., Santa Ship, Orcas Ferry Landing. Santa and company arrive by boat with toys for children on the good list.

• Annual Kids’ Christmas Musical: On the Way to Bethlehem!, 9:30 a.m., Orcas Community Church.

Sat, Dec. 19 • 6:30 p.m., Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema presents “The Nutcracker,” Orcas Center.

Ticketed, $18 adults, $13 students.

Sun, Dec. 20 • 5 p.m., Festival of Lessons & Carols, followed by cider and cookies.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Thurs, Dec. 24 • Bilingual Christmas eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 5 p.m. in the Emmanuel Parish Hall and a traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 8 p.m. in the Emmanuel Church.

• 6 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Orcas Community Church.

Mon, Dec. 28 • Yuletide Baroque Concert, 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Church.

Find your gift needs at local craft fairs Children’s Christmas Market The third annual Children’s Christmas Market will be hosted by Salmonberry School on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community is invited to peruse naturally crafted items priced from 25 cents to $5. There are hand made cards, scarves, buttons and leather bracelets, jewelry, baked goods and holiday decorations.

Rachel Bishop started the market to give kids both an opporContributed photo tunity to sell their creations, but A participant in last also to offer an affordable place year’s Christmas Market.

to shop.

Theo Vaccarella is back for his third year at the market. He previously shared a table with his brothers Sam and Angelo, but they have been working so hard this year they have two tables between the three of them. He says he likes the market “because it is fun to show people what you like to do and can do, and it’s fun to earn money.”

Molly and Lucy Troxel are also returning for their third year.

Their dad Andy says the market teaches them “planning, organizing, setting goals, the creative side of things and the financial thing.”

Festival of Arts The Holiday Festival of Arts will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for photos. Admission is $1 or a donation to the food bank. There will be coffee and cider, goodies at the bake sale and lunch available from Chimayo.

Holiday Bazaar

The American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar will be held on Sat., Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Crescent Beach Drive. Featured will be vendors with wonderful gifts for holiday giving.

There will be a bake sale, a soup bistro and baskets to be raffled at 3 p.m.

Artisan’s Faire

The 26th Artisan’s Faire returns to the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be food served downstairs by Charles Dalton and his team from The Kitchen.

On Saturday, at noon, the fair will receive a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. All purchases will earn free raffle tickets for gift basket drawings. Each year the faire makes a donation to a local cause. This year it is Salmonberry School’s “Grounds Purchase Campaign.”

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The Odd Fellows will be holding their traditional Thanksgiving meal, at 4:30 at the Oddfellow’s Hall. They are partnering with Episcopal Church to ensure no one is turned away; dinner at the church begins at 5 p.m. For details on what to bring, call Bill, 376-8857.

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Dr. Kate Jewell of Orcas Island will be traveling the first week of December to Lesvos, Greece, with Third Wave Volunteers, a U.S.based non-profit. Although she has been planning for this trip for months, recent events have only strengthened her resolve.

“I think their reality has spoken to me on a subconscious level,” Jewell said.

“The refugees are simply people trying to survive. I have the time, ability, and desire to help. With Third Wave Volunteers I have a way to help. So I will.”

Thousands of people are arriving daily on the Greek island of Lesvos by attempting a dangerous crossing of the Aegean Sea. Many of these people cross in this manner from Turkey to Greece after walking hundreds of miles on foot. Some of them are suffering from shrapnel and bullet wounds.

They carry their children and their elderly in their arms and give every penny they have to crowd onto these boats, often no more

Third Annual “Eastsound Art Walk” A walking tour of Orcas Island Art & Artists’ work on display.

Friday, November 27 from 2 to 5 p.m.

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than half-inflated rubber rafts that are falling apart.

If they make it to the refugee camps on Lesvos, they begin a long wait while their papers are processed before being allowed through to other sites in Europe.

According to Jewell, those who survive the crossing arrive on Lesvos soaking wet, freezing, hungry and terrified. The volunteers of Third Wave can be found, here, ready to help. It is a mad dash to bring them out of the water before they freeze, or worse. Sometimes the boats capsize as they get closer to land, and babies and elderly are sent flying. Volunteers scramble to grab them before they drown. Shivering people are stripped of their soaked clothing and wrapped in foil blankets before being sent up the hill for dry donated clothing and shoes, water and emergency food.

Silence falls over the rocky shoreline and all that is left behind are tattered life vests and deflated rafts bobbing in the waves. Until the next round of boats are spotted.

There aren’t reliable banking options near the camps, so Jewell will be bringing all monetary donations with her physically after being converted to Euros.

Cash not applied towards basic costs will go directly towards relief. Foil blankets, water, hand and foot warmers, emergency food rations, and solar powered lights are the most important.

The encampments are pitch black at night and there is no power, so solar powered lighting options are crucial. Inflatable solar lanterns cost $10-$15 each, and a significant portion of donation funds will go directly to buying lanterns.

A fund has been set up at Key Bank to help with costs, and contributions would be welcomed with great gratitude, says Jewell.

Donations will be accepted under the account name: Kate Jewell Third Wave Refugee Fund. To contact Jewell, call 376-7663.

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Quietness at Community Church Orcas musicians perform On Sunday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m., Orcas Island Community Church will launch a new weekly Vespers service designed

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October 20 John Starbuck and Monica Martin-Starbuck of Phoenix, AZ sold land only, ½ interest in Lot 21, Decatur Shores Division II on Decatur, to Sarah Jones of Decatur for $24,000.

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Western Washington University’s 650-seat Performing Arts Center was packed for a performance by students from this year’s San Juan Music Educators Association Senior Honor Festival on Nov. 11.

Thirteen musicians from Orcas High School attended this year’s festival. WWU hosted some of the top musicians from northwest area high schools (269 students from 21 schools) at an all-day rehearsal, concluding with a concert.

Representing Orcas Island in the Senior Honor Orchestra were eight musicians from the High School Strings class: violinists Michael Harlow, Joanne Mietzner, Emily Toombs and Paris Wilson; violist Zach Waage; and cellists Anthony Kaskurs, Wylie Kau and Enzo Thixton.

The 71-member Honor Orchestra was directed

by Dr. Ryan Dudenbostel, director of orchestral studies at WWU. Orcas Strings Director Pamela Wright, who also served as the honor orchestra chairman, said that several teachers commented that this performance was the best in the past 10 years. The orchestra performed Two Elegiac Melodies by Edvard Grieg and Finale from Antonin Dvorak’s Serenade For Strings.

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flutist Claire Bishop-Martin, clarinetist Leonie Walle, bass clarinetist Holden Griskey-Watson, trombonist Kahana Pietsch and percussionist Jo Gudgell from Darren Dix’s high school band class. They performed with the 81-member Senior Honor Band, conducted by

Christopher Bianco, director of bands at WWU. They performed Sousa’s Star Spangled Banner, Joy Revisited by Ticheli, Jan Van der Roost’s Suite Provencale and Armed Forces – The Pride of America, arranged

by Clark and Gilpin.

Round the County results The sailboat Ptolemy, which came in first in division two.

The forecast gale hadn’t built when 114 boats started the Round the County Race on Nov. 7 at Lydia Shoal, but by the time the fleet reached Clark Island the wind was gusting to 35. As the fleet turned to a more downwind angle most boats hoisted their colorful spinnakers and rocketed along the northern boundary to Patos Island. From there it was a long reach to Turn Point, but the Dahl Porpoise came out to play with part of the fleet. From there it was a beat to Roche Harbor our stop for the night.

The next day was a total contrast as the start line barely had a breeze. Huge

advantage went to the boats that could escape, and reach the windline in Haro Strait.

For those boats it was one long tack to Salmon Bank, and continuing around Lopez to Rosario Strait.

Here the lead boats got a brief chance to launch spinnakers again, but the wind continued to move around to the north, and they finished the second day on a beat at Deer Point.

Division 3 of the race was won by sailors from Orcas Island Yacht Club.

Time Bandit, the powerful J120 owned by Bob and Barb Brunius, finished first in division one, Ptolemy, owned by Eric Moulton and co-skippered by “The Brackett Brothers,” won division two and Jimmy and Robin Roser sailing Chinook won division 4.

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“After undergoing a careful reevaluation of our attenders,” said Senior Pastor Dick Staub, “we discovered that our members are drawn from 40 denominations with widely diverse worship styles and would like more options.”

As a result, the church set a long-range goal to accommodate a broader range of worship, musical and learning styles. In 2014, the church offered six contemplative services that were well attended. Over 30 percent of those who came were islanders not currently attending any church.

The 45-minute Vespers service will be led by Staub and Associate Pastor for Congregational Life Brian Moss. Moss is a former worship pastor whose musical background and experience provides expertise that will combine Celtic worship music, reading, prayers, the Eucharist and most importantly, quietness and time for personal reflection.

“The Vespers service will be a time set aside for evening prayer,” said Moss.

“This contemplative worship service will include meditation, Scripture reading, communion, and music. “The music for this service will be simple and draw from many different traditions including hymns, chants, and the music of Taize and Iona.”

The service will follow the Revised Common Lectionary, which is a way of reading through the Bible over the course of three years. There will also be a time set aside for silent prayer.

“We want to provide a welcoming and hospitable environment that allows people to contemplate the mysteries of God,” said Moss.

The public is welcome to attend this and all community church activities.

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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.

LEGAL NOTICE San Juan County Public Works 2016-2017 Motor Fuel Bid Date: December 15, 2015 REQUEST FOR BIDS PROJECT NAME: 2016-2017 Motor Fuel BIDS DUE: December 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM Public notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Public Works has issued a Request for Bids to provide Motor fuel for 2016-2017 on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands.

Specification packets are available at the San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring Street, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Phone (360) 370-0500 or online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx.

LEGAL NO. SJ670111 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, December 2, 2015.

Notice of a Public Hearing A 2015 Docket Ordinance repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, the Eastsound Subarea Plan, amending Section B, Element 2, Subsection 2.6.B (2) of the County Comprehensive Plan, adopting an amended Eastsound Subarea Plan that includes a Land Use Plan and Official Map, Goal and Policy Statements Describing the Specific Purposes of the Eastsound Subarea Plan and amending San Juan County Code Sections 18.20.010,

18.20.030, 18.20.040, 18.20.050, 18.20.080, 18.20.140, 18.20.150, 18.20.180, 18.20.190, 18.20.220 and Chapter 18.30 to include Development Regulations for the Eastsound Subarea.

Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Eastsound Subarea Plan update. As part of the 2015 docket, the ordinance repeals San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, amends the Official Map, adds the amended Eastsound devel-

opment regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18, and amends and adds the Eastsound Subarea Plan goals and policies to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan.

The hearing will begin at or after 10:15 am, Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments or attend and provide oral comments. Written comments submitted at the hearing should include a minimum of 5 cop-

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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.

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Proposed Comprehensive Plan Official Map amendments include repairing split zoned parcels adjacent to the airport and also along Bartel Road; extending the Village commercial designation along the north side of Main Street; and creating a new Eastsound residential district with a maximum 12 unit per acre density in the Mountain View Street area.

Amendments to the Plan include amending and splitting the land use regulations from the Subarea goals and policies, moving regulations to the Unified Development Code, and moving the Subarea goals and policies into the land use section of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan.

The official comment period on the proposed amendments to the Eastsound Subarea Plan will be from November 25 to December 8, 2015.

The Eastsound Subarea Plan update documents include: - Minor amendments to the goals and policies of the plan and land use districts; - Revised regulations concerning allowed and prohibited uses; and - Amendments to the official map that include repairing split zoned parcels at the corner of North Beach and Mount Baker Road and another split zoned parcel on Bartel Road; an extension of the Village commercial district along the north side of Main Street and the creation of a new residential district with a maximum density of 12 units per acre around Mountain View street.

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 five (5) copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250 or mail to 355 Court Street, #1 Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www. sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx .

A copy of the proposed ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472.

LEGAL NO. SJ668960 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015.

Notice of Public Hearing for a 2015 Docket Ordinance Adopting a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment changing four parcels on Orcas Island from Forest Resource 20 to Rural Farm Forest 5 (Thurman, PREDES-15-0002) Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing on a 2015 Docket Ordinance approving the proposed redesignation for Thurman, PREDES-15-0002. The hearing begins at 9:15 a.m. on December 15, 2015, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. The official comment period is between Wednesday, November 25, 2015 and December 15, 2015. Comments received during this period will be considered part of the legislative record.

Summary: This re-designation will change the Comprehensive Plan map of four parcels on Orcas Island (260643002, 260643008, 260643009 and 260711002) from Forest Resource 20 to Rural Farm Forest 5.

All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend.

Written comments may be submitted by mail in advance of the hearing or delivered in person at the hearing.

Please deliver five (5) copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street, # 1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council at the above address and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council office on business days between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. The or-

dinance may be seen 24 hours a day at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx.

The proposed ordinance will be mailed without charge, upon request.

For more information please contact Lee McEnery, San Juan County DCD, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7589, leem@sanjuanco.com.

LEGAL NO. SJ668957 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council, convened as the San Juan County General Solid Waste Disposal District, will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance 16-2012 to reduce the General Solid Waste District excise tax from sixteen percent (16%) to fourteen and one-half percent (14.5%).

The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, December 7, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.

At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications.

SUMMARY: Ordinance 16-2012 requires the General Solid Waste District to charge an excise tax of 16% on solid waste collection services provided by garbage collection companies and garbage transfer station operators. Having retired a significant portion of the District’s debt, the excise tax may be reduced without affecting solid waste services. The proposed ordinance will amend ordi-

nance 16-2012 in a manner that reduces the excise tax. The proposed ordinance also repeals that portion of ordinance 16-2012 providing for codification.

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 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472.

LEGAL NO. SJ669907 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 25, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 2 proposed Ordinances: an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers; and an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, November 30, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.

At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or pro-

vide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications.

SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $507,707. The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds appropriations in the amount of $227,556.

All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend.

Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person.

Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558.

LEGAL NO. SJ668952 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder November 18, 25, 2015.

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (Planning Commission – PC; Hearing Examiner – HEX; County Council Hearing Room - CCHR) Permit Number

Description

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Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Date of Date Application Complete

Other Required Existing SEPA SEPA Project Hearing Hearing Hearing Permits, Environmental Threshold Comments Comments Body Place Date If known Documents DET End Date End Date

Washington State Parks c/o Kira Key Numerous; Numerous; Adopt DNS issued 12/23/15 HEX 1/21/16 9/22/15 9/22/15 Swanson, 220 N Walnut St., Bank call for list call for list 8/27/15 Burlington, WA 98250 PPROV0 463521003, 289 God’s Bill and Shannon Bailey, PO Box 3117, Vacation rental 10/30/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 -15-0052 Pocket Lane, San Juan Friday Harbor, WA 98250 PPROV0 462634008, 290 God’s Bill and Shannon Bailey, PO Box 3117, Vacation rental 10/30/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 -15-0053 Pocket Lane, San Juan Friday Harbor, WA 98250 James and Laura Donald, c/o Steve Revise shoreline Zuvela, Waterfront Construction, Key PSJREV272922002, 922 Lovers permit to 9/22/15 11/16/15 Exempt 12/16/15 HEX 1/21/16 Bank 15-0002 Cove Road, Orcas 205 NE Northlake Way, Suite 230, reconfigure dock Seattle, WA 98105 WA Dept. of Natural Resources, Paul Cattle Point beach Numerous; Numerous; Adopt DNS 240842001, near 8248 Key PSJ000issued McFarland, 919 Township St, 9/30/15 9/30/15 access trail 12/23/15 HEX 2/18/16 call for list call for list Cattle Point Rd, San Juan Bank 15-0007 5/27/15 Sedro Wooley, WA 98284 renovation LAND USE DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner Decisions: www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx; Planning Commission decisions: http://www.sanjuanco.com/planning/planningcommissionactions.aspx County Council decisions: http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx and http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/resolutions.aspx BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED: Permits issued by the Department of Community Development are searchable at https://services.sanjuanco.com/Default.asp. Select “Citizen Services,” then “Permits and Inspections,” then “Permits Inquiry” and enter search parameters To search a date range, use two periods between the date entries, i.e., after “Issue Date,” enter 11/17/2014..11/21/2014 and after “Permit Status,” select “Issued.” This will return a table of permits issued for the date range in question. There is no need to enter a permit type, unless you want to narrow your search. There are also links available on our website. (San Juan County is providing this information as a public service, in recognition that there will be occasional down times due to system updates.)

SEPA COMMENT AND APPEAL: Anyone desiring to comment on the SEPA Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947 (135 Rhone St), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The SEPA Determination may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to SJCC 18.80.140 within 21 days of the date of the SEPA Determination.

APPLICATION COMMENTS: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the Community Development, located at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor. Comment on Notices of Application can be submitted in writing to Community Development at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Requests for copies of project decisions or staff reports or requests to provide testimony in a public hearing for a project, may be made by contacting Community Development: (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 dcd@sanjuanco.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:30 a.m., in the Key Bank, Downstairs, Garden Rroom, 95 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. In the County Council Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing should submit a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for a hearing may be obtained from Community Development seven days prior to the hearing.

NOTICE OF PERMITS: Information regarding all land use and building permits is available on the County’s website. A link is available on the Community Development homepage at: sanjuanco.com/cdp PSJ00015-0006

LEGAL NO. SJ1469679 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, NOVEMBER 25, 2015

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Board of Commissioners Eastsound Sewer & Water District Dated: November 12, 2015 LEGAL NO. S668919 Published: The Islands’ Sounder November 18, 25, 2015.

Notice of Intent to Adopt an Election Resolution.

The San Juan Islands Conservation District intends to have a meeting on Thursday, December 10th, 2015, 8:30-11:00am, at 530 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA, at which the date, time, place and manner of the 2016 annual election will be set.

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