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County employee OISD welcomes new athletic director saves capsized Camp Orkila teens

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At left: Ryan with his wife Rachel and three-year-old daughter Daisy.

by Mandi Johnson Staff reporter

It was almost impossible to see a waving paddle and a capsized kayak with the water tossing around like a washing machine.

While out on a routine check of the islands for derelict vessels on the morning of Friday, July 13, Mark Herrenkohl, county solid waste program administrator and volunteer EMT for Lopez Island Fire and EMS, stumbled upon kayakers in distress near the shore of Obstruction Island off the southwest point of Orcas.

“When the winds are coming out of the north and the currents are coming from different directions, it gets very nasty right there at that point,” said Herrenkohl, who was on a county-owned 21-foot aluminum powerboat. “So you couldn’t see very well, but as I cruised by I saw a paddle.”

Eight teenage campers from Camp Orkila on Orcas were on their last day of a five-day kayaking tour when they entered rough waters near Obstruction. Two teenage girls had fallen from their tandem kayak while trying to navigate the tumultuous waves, and were being kept afloat by their safety equipment as the group’s supervisor attempted to get help.

“I guess he had tried, and maybe other boats hadn’t stopped or hadn’t seen him, which I can understand because of the wave action,” Herrenkohl said. “The challenge for me was trying to get in there close to throw them a rope because of the wave action and not run into them.”

Herrenkohl maneuvered his boat as close to the girls as he could and tossed a rope to them. They had been in the water for an estimated 15 to 20 minutes, and hypothermia was setting in. He pulled both girls aboard his vessel and helped them into warm, dry clothing from a waterproof bag the camp supervisor had brought.

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Orcas Island School District has hired Ryan Wilson as the new physical education/health teacher and athletic director. Ryan and his wife Rachel are Washington state natives who have been living in Pasadena, California.

The following is a Q&A with Wilson sent by the school.

Did you have a favorite teacher?

My favorite teacher would be my seventh- and eighth-grade teacher, Mr. Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a teacher that introduced a new way of learning that the stu-

dents found fun and “cool.” This helped open our minds to greater thinking with a positive outlook on school and learning.

When and why did you decide to become a teacher?

I decided to become a teacher my freshman year of college because I was able to look back and realize the most impactful people in my life had been teachers and coaches.

What was your first impression of Orcas Island?

The people are incredibly kind and genuine; the people make the

Candidates debate issues during political forum

by Hayley Day

Journal reporter

Candidates vying to be San Juan County’s representatives for either a Washington state Legislature seat or U.S. Congressional seat introduced themselves at a forum on Thursday, July 12, at the San Juan Island Grange. Both races will be featured in the Aug. 7 primary election for San Juan County voters, and the top two candidates from each race will head to the Nov. 6 election. Similar forums were held on July 11 on Orcas and July 18 on Lopez.

U.S. Congressional candidates team up against incumbent Only two out of the six candidates competing for the U.S.

Congressional District 2 seat attended the forum, but both had the same goal — to replace the district’s incumbent.

Stonewall Jackson Bird, a Green Party member from Bellingham, and Collin Richard Carlson, a Democrat from Marysville, agreed they would support each other to remove Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, from the U.S. House of Representatives seat he has held since 2000.

“The incumbent is not representing the values of the people of the district,” said Bird. “We need the expression of progressive values and we need it … to throw out the incumbent.”

Bird explained, several times,

that Congressional representatives no longer have to answer to their constituents of any political affiliation because of gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is a process where political parties create district boundary lines that help elect their candidates, or, as Bird said, “where the politicians choose the voters, instead of the voters choosing the politicians.” A Republican, noted Bird, wasn’t even running for the district seat.

Bird read a list of what he called easily accomplishable actions that constituents in Washington’s 2nd District would like Congress to achieve, but elected officials have yet to carry out. These items included allowing the government

to negotiate pharmaceutical drug prices; creating fair trade that supports workers, the environment and jobs; and ending gerrymandering.

Carlson expressed his interest in a universal, single-payer health care system at the federal level, tuition-free public higher education and investing in low-income state public housing to control rent prices and prevent homelessness.

“I ran because the values of this district need to be heard and they need to be heard right now,” said Carlson. “Not in 2020, not in 2022, but right now.”

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Do you have any favorite pets, hobbies or interests unrelated to school?

My family and I love to spend time outdoors hiking, camping and fishing. Any quality time with them is the best time of all.

Tell me about your first day as a teacher.

It was in the dead of winter on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Everything for the most part went smoothly, but I remember thinking I still had a lot to learn.

Tell me about some of the friends you’ve made while teaching.

The friends I have made are lifelong friends. They understand the demands of being a teacher and the lifestyle. Many of my teacher friends I would trust with my daughter, which is the biggest compliment I can give them.

How is teaching different from how you imagined it would be?

When I first began teaching, I didn’t know the extent of preparation for every single day that is required to do a good job. The hours teachers put in outside of

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Memorial service

Community church celebrates 50 years

A Memorial Eucharistic Prayer Service will be held in honor of Lori Wilson on Thursday, July 26, at Emmanuel Church in Eastsound at noon. Light refreshments will be served following the service. People are asked to wear something white in honor of Lori's Buddhist orientation.

The following was submitted by Orcas Island Community Church.

You’re invited to come celebrate a jubilee weekend with us at Orcas Island Community Church.

All members, attendees and friends, both past and present, are invited to join as we celebrate God’s goodness to our community over the past 50 years. We’ll enjoy worship led by Jeff Johnson, hear insights from Dr. Jerry Root and participate in a gospel choir experience led by Dr. Stephen Newby.

The community church was originally planted in 1894, but the current steepled building on the corner of Rose Street was built from 1963 to 1967– by a community of islanders.

“It was a large community effort to build it,” remembers John Willis.

Much of the lumber was donated by residents after the 1962 Columbus Day windstorm wreaked havoc across the island.

“People from all over the island helped build the church, even if they weren’t part of the church,” explains Harriet (Ballinger) Miller, who moved to Orcas in January 1967 to start Island

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Anniversary of library expansion

The Orcas Public Library is celebrating its one-year anniversary of finishing its expansion project. The community and donors contributed to the project that added almost 6,000 square feet to the original building. The additional space gives room for more books, music and DVDs. The open floor plan also includes space for browsing, quiet reading and programs.

In the past year the library has had more than 120,000 visits by people enjoying the new space. There have been 43 new programs held in the expanded space, including 10 art exhibits, nine special interest displays and a recurring Ikebana flower presentation. The expanded meeting rooms have allowed for more than 600 additional activities including expanded homeschooling and tutoring sessions, English and Spanish language classes, 4-H and Scout meetings and family game and movie nights. All meeting rooms have expanded telecommunication capabilities, including Skype.

As part of the celebration, the library is giving away wildflower seed packets as a thank you to islanders, stating: “As you helped us grow and blossom, enjoy the wildflowers bloom.”

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Hardware, while church construction was going full steam.

“Grandpa did a lot of work on the church,” shared Linda Cameron, who was 11 at the time. “The day of the pour, the foundation, was a big deal – start at dawn and end at dark. That was before cement trucks here on the island.” Many island residents stopped by to cheer the concrete crews on with coffee, rolls, dishes and desserts.

According to island historian Dave Richardson, in his book “This is Our Story,” Irene O’Neill’s father, Jack Barfoot of Olga, amazed fellow volunteers as he swiftly hammered planks to form the new church’s wooden floor – with only one arm.

Miller remembers at the dedication the congregation carried their hymnbooks and sang as they walked together from the old church location, where Brown Bear Bakery stands today, to the new building.

“It was exciting walking over to the new church,” remembers Linda Griffith, who was in high school at the time.

Miller added, “I do remember walk-

ing … past the old gas station, walking down the street singing and thinking, people are going to think I’m weird.’

Now, as an adult looking back, I think, “What a cool thing they did, publicly proclaiming, ‘This is what God did for us.’”

Now, just over 50 years later, members of the community church are remembering with gratitude.

“We’ve been celebrating a year of jubilee,” says Moss. “We will give thanks to God for 50-plus years of worship within this church building, and for Dick Staub’s 10-plus years of pastoral ministry with us. We want to invite people to come back and be a part of it that weekend.”

The celebration will include worship with Johnson and lectures by Root, with a gospel choir rehearsal and concert directed by Newby. For more information, go to www.orcaschurch. org/jubilee.

To join the gospel choir, email brian@orcaschurch.org. For the potluck, email ryan@orcaschurch.org to let us know what dish you’re bringing.

HomeShare seeking participants Local housing advocates are moving forward with a proposed San Juan County HomeShare Program.

A pilot program will be launched since 113 community members responded

positively through an online survey.

The survey identified two groups of potential participants: Potential home providers, who own or stably rent a home, and potential home seekers, who do not own or stably rent a home.

Of the potential home providers, 60 percent of respondents both own/stably rent a home and have an extra bedroom or unused guesthouse. Of those select (60 percent) respondents, 34.6 percent said they were “very likely” or “likely” to open their home to another individual. Also, 15 percent of respondents are already informally acting as a home provider to fellow community members. Of the potential home seekers, 100 percent struggle to find affordable rental housing;

and 73.1 percent of respondents said they were either “very willing” or “willing” to live in an extra bedroom or guesthouse of a fellow island resident.

This data demonstrates the need and willingness of those struggling to find housing to participate in this program, and that there are individuals in the community who will open their doors. The local family resource center is seeking up to 10 individuals interested in participating in a pilot program as home providers on San Juan Island.

These individuals should either own a home or be in a stable, long-term lease agreement (with the ability to legally sub-let), and have an extra bedroom, living accommodation or guesthouse that they are will-

ing to rent out. Those who may need assistance with housework or yard work, and individuals currently acting as home providers are encouraged to attend.

Pilot participants will attend an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 22 at the resource center to learn about the program and provide feedback.

Attending the informational meeting does not automatically sign you up to participate in the program.

All participants in the program will have background and references checked by the resource center before they are eligible. For more information about joining, contact Abby Anderson, housing and asset coordination VISTA at vista@ sanjuanco.com or 360-3707515.

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Kelsey O’Day pleads guilty Staff report Kelsey Lee O’Day, 27, of Friday Harbor, pleaded guilty to one count of rape of a child in the third degree at her omnibus hearing on July 6 at San Juan County Superior Court. O’Day was represented by

Craig Platt, a Seattle-based criminal attorney. Her sentencing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 14.

In Washington, child rape in the third degree is defined as when the person has sexual intercourse with another who is at

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

July 11 • A Lopez Island deputy observed a motorcyclist speeding through the village and issued him a ticket.

July 12 • A deputy responded to a custody dispute in Friday Harbor. The parties were advised to implement a child custody plan.

• A Friday Harbor deputy assisted a citizen with two documenting statements.

• San Juan deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on Argyle Avenue, and the driver wasissued a citation for traveling 42 mph in a 25 mph zone.

• Deputies responded to a report of someone driving under the influence of alcohol on San Juan Island. The vehicle was found stopped in a parking lot. The driver was given a field sobriety test and found not to be under the influence.

• A deputy responded to a report of disorderly conduct on Blind Island where unknown person(s) were shining a high-powered laser light in the coxswain of a passing ferry.

July 13 • Orcas deputies responded to a domestic dispute. It was found that no criminal acts were committed.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a residential alarm. The home was secure, and the cause of the alarm is unknown.

• A deputy was dispatched to a report of trespassing in Friday Harbor. The suspect was located and cited for second-degree trespassing.

• A Lopez deputy was contacted about a traffic offense. The driver was located and issued a verbal warning.

• San Juan deputies responded to a possible domestic dispute. It was determined to be a mental health issue and a report was taken.

• An Orcas deputy issued a citation to someone for abandoning a vehicle at a local towing establishment.

• A Lopez resident was contacted after her dogs were seen chasing deer on a neighbor’s property. The dogs’ owner was warned of potential criminal charges if the behavior continued.

• An Orcas Island deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding. The driver wasissued a citation for driving 50 mph in a 35 mph zone.

July 14 • In the early morning hours, a Friday Harbor deputy responded to a fight in the area of First and Spring Streets. The fight broke up as the deputy arrived.

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• San Juan deputies responded to a burglar alarm at American Camp.

The alarm was tripped in error by an employee.

• Lopez Island deputies took two reports of violations of a domestic violenceno contact order. Efforts to locate the suspects are ongoing.

• A backing-up error left an SUV dangling over the edge of one of the garbage bins at the Lopez Dump, closing the facility for about 90 minutes. No one was injured, and damage was relatively minor. The vehicle was driveable after being pulled out of the bin.

• An Orcas Island deputy conducted a traffic stop on Mount Baker Road. The driver was cited for driving 48 mph in a 25 mph zone.

• A deputy was dispatched to a trespass call on San Juan. The caller was contacted, and a plan was made to prevent further incidents.

• A San Juan Island deputy was called upon to conduct a welfare check. The deputy contacted the people involved and calmed the incident down.

• A Lopez deputy stopped a motorist on Fisherman Bay Road for speeding. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

• A speeding driver received a citation on Orcas for driving 42 mph in a 25 mph zone.

• A report of domestic

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least 14 years old but less than 16 years old and not married to the perpetrator and the perpetrator is at least 48 months older than the victim.

O’Day originally pleaded not guilty to the child rape charge, which involved a teenage boy, at her arraignment on Dec. 14, 2017.

O’Day was originally charged in 2017 with three counts of child rape on Nov. 16.

She will face sentencing for one count violence was received in the San Juan area. The reporting deputies located those involved and one person was booked into custody.

• Deputies responded to a boating accident off of Blakely Island where a vessel had grounded on the rocks.

A boating accident investigation revealed that the operator had been boating under the influence and was arrested. The operator was booked and released with a court date.

July 15 • Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at Roche Harbor.

Deputies found the disturbance to be verbal only, and no further action was taken.

• A San Juan Island deputy received a report of a suspicious circumstance. The caller was contacted, and a report was taken.

• A deputy responded to a domestic incident in Friday Harbor. Upon arrival, both parties stated that the argument was verbal and no assault occurred. There were no signs of injuries or an assault and both parties declined to make statements.

• A vehicle with expired tags was stopped on Orcas Island. The driver wasissued a citation for an expired registration under two months, no insurance and no driver’s license on person and received a criminal citation for operating a vehicle with a canceled title.

of child rape in the third degree, which is a class C felony carrying a maximum sentence of five years and up to $20,000 in fines.

The parents of the minor in this case reported the crime to law enforcement on Nov. 3, 2017. The alleged sexual encounters occurred on Oct. 23, 29 and 30 of 2017 when the minor’s father was out of town.

O’Day knows the father and son.

• A deputy was dispatched to the San Juan Island area on a report of a domestic situation. The involved persons were contacted and the deputy learned the incident was verbal only. One person was transported to another location.

July 16 • A California man was warned about drinking in public and for having an open container of alcohol when contacted by a Lopez deputy.

• A deputy responded to the Eastsound area on a report of an assault that had occurred the day before.

The victim had injuries consistent with her statement.

The suspect is known. The investigation continues.

• An Orcas deputy arrested a subject with a felony Department of Corrections warrant. The subject was booked into jail on the warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

July 17 • A deputy was dispatched to a report of found property in Friday Harbor.

A report was taken.

• A Lopez Island resident called about loud music coming from a neighboring property first thing in the

morning. A deputy identified the source of the music and the offending party apologized for waking the neighbors.

• A Friday Harbor deputy was dispatched to a report of theft in Friday Harbor. The suspect was removed from the property.

• Deputies received a report of a hit-and-run accident on Orcas. A vehicle parked near Obstruction Park was struck by an unknown vehicle. The owners discovered the damage and reported it. The case is under further investigation.

• A deputy was dispatched to trespassing in the Friday Harbor area. Contact was made with those involved, and one person was served with a trespass letter.

• A deputy on Orcas stopped a vehicle for a defective brake light. The driver was arrested for operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock and issued a citation for not having a valid operator’s license with ID. • An Orcas Island deputy stopped a vehicle for expired registration and an obstructed license plate. The driver wasissued a citation for an expired registration under two months.

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FORUM FROM 1 Rep. Larsen did not attend the forum because Congress is in session but submitted a statement that was read by a member of the forum’s sponsor, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans. The statement addressed how Larsen is “strengthening the middle class” by supporting such resources as technical trainings and apprenticeships; addiction treatment; and education for veterans to easily move into civilian life.

U.S. Congressional candidates who did not attend were Brian Luke, a Libertarian from Lynnwood; Uncle Mover,

a moderate GOP Party member from Mill Creek; and Gary Franco, an Independent from Lopez Island.

Legislature candidates stay within party lines Five of the six candidates competing for a seat in the Washington state House of Representatives attended the forum and answered audience questions about state income tax, gun control, climate change, government transparency and housing.

Two of the present Democratic candidates, Alex Ramel of Bellingham and Debra Lekanoff of Bow, were in favor of a state income tax. Ramel said Washington state needs more stable rev-

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enue to achieve the goals of its citizens, and Lekanoff agreed, adding that tax reform should be fair for all Washingtonians, especially since property taxes keep rising. In Washington taxes are collected on sales and property, but not income.

Democrat Rud Browne of Bellingham said he does not support an income tax that would “add more cost to the citizens without relief elsewhere.” Instead, he said, the tax system should be overhauled to “redistribute the burden.”

The Republican candidates, Michael Petrish of Anacortes and Daniel Miller of Friday Harbor, said they would not endorse a state income tax if elected.

Petrish noted that the state “does not have a revenue problem, they have a spending problem.”

Neither Republican candidate was in favor of gun control, while all the Democrats called for reform. Miller explained that he had to “support Second Amendment rights.”

Petrish said he was not in favor of gun control because he witnessed the negative effects of such reform on “a defenseless society” when he served as a civilian contractor and consultant for the military and CIA in Bosnia from 1995-2001.

Browne explained that he was in favor of the same gun control regulations instituted in his home country of Australia, where weapons training and background checks are in place. “I don’t understand why we don’t do the same thing here,” he said.

Ramel called for “common-sense measures” against gun violence and said he backs, and has even collected signatures for, Washington state Initiative

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Candidates for U.S. Congress Stonewall Jackson Bird, a Green Party member from Bellingham, and Collin Richard Carlson, a Democrat from Marysville, discuss topics at the July 12 forum.

1639, which is a citizen-led initiative that, if passed, would create such laws as raising the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic rifles in Washington state to 21. Lekanoff, who grew up in southeast Alaska, said she learned how to responsibly hunt with guns at a young age and that “sensible gun control is very important.”

All of the Democratic candidates agreed that the Legislature should address climate change, while the Republican candidates disagreed. Petrish noted that sustaining a healthy environment should be a collective effort by individuals, but not necessarily mandated by the government.

Browne, who serves on the Whatcom County Council, said he “sees climate change as a fundamental issue we have to address” and that he is interested in backing the creation of new technology to support such efforts.

Lekanoff, who has served as the government affairs director for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community,

explained that she helped them create an “adaptation plan” for sea-level rise, which she said is the first of its kind in the nation. Ramel said he has worked against climate change for most of his career, including helping local homeowners and business owners save money by improving energy efficiency in buildings.

All candidates agreed that elected officials should be transparent, in response to a question about the current Legislature passing a bill last fall to exclude representatives from public records requests, which the governor ultimately vetoed.

They also agreed that housing availability was one of the most important issues in this election.

Petrish called for a privatepublic partnership, while Miller suggested that revenue from the state marijuana tax could fund housing solutions. Ramel, a single dad, said he had difficulty finding an affordable apartment within his son’s school district, while Lekanoff

said she “would love to be a homeowner” for her and her daughter. Ramel said he’s had experience working with land trusts and preserving existing affordable homes through weatherization. Lekanoff noted that housing solutions should come from the local level, while she would implement the plan and find funding at the federal, if elected.

Browne suggested implementing a tax on vacant homes and using the revenue for housing solutions, like in Canada, where he previously lived.

Candidate Tom Pasma, a Democrat from Burlington, did not attend but presented a statement that was read by a league member. The position’s incumbent, Rep. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, is retiring and therefore not running in this race.

Local primary ballots will be mailed on July 18.

For more information, visit www.sanjuanco.com/1221/ Elections-Office.

Presson is health district superintendent The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Health Care District.

The Orcas Island Health Care District Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that Anne Presson has agreed to become the Superintendent for the Orcas Island Health Care District effective July 16. The superintendent position is a half-time position with responsibility for the efficient administration of the OIHCD. Washington law requires hospital districts to appoint a superintendent. Presson, who resides on Orcas with her husband Stewart, was a member of the Coalition for Orcas Healthcare, which organized the campaign to create the OIHCD. The staffing committee conducted an extensive local and regional search for candidates for the superintendent position. After receiving a number

of applications, the committee was extremely impressed with Presson’s experience and talents and enthusiastically recommended her candidacy to the board. The full board interviewed her at their July 3 meeting and voted to offer her the position.

“Anne brings a wealth of knowledge and tremendous enthusiasm to the job which will be a great help to the Board as we tackle the challenges of assuring that we continue to have access to quality health care on Orcas,” said Board President Richard Fralick. “Her knowledge of the health care industry will be invaluable and her collaborative approach will ensure that she works well with our board.”

Presson will divide her time between Orcas and Lopez, where she serves as the part-time superintendent for the Lopez Island Hospital District. Both

OIHCD and LIHD see the opportunity for tremendous synergies by having Presson serve as the superintendent for the two districts, which face many of the same challenges and constraints.

Presson is pleased to bring her skills and experience to support primary, urgent and after-hours health care on Orcas. She has spent most of her career in the health care industry advocating for improvements in access, affordability and quality of care.

“I am excited to be given this unique opportunity and will be looking for ways to deliver increased value to each community via my dual role,” she said.

“Both islands share common challenges and are working to solve similar problems. I hope to serve as a conduit to enable the two hospital districts to create efficiencies, share best practices and expertise.”

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Editorial

Sharing the road in harmony

by Cali Bagby

Journal general manager

F

lying down a hill, the wind in your hair, blades of grass and trees flashing before your eyes like moving watercolors – there is a singular thrill in riding your bike.

It’s faster than walking, cheaper than driving and less dangerous than ... running across a freeway blindfolded.

Fresh air, freedom on the road and exercise. What could be better?

Nothing.

There is just one little thing: automobiles.

I’m not knocking cars, I drive one too, but cycling on island roads is like skydiving during an air show.

This dynamic can make for a thrilling adventure but comes with the risk of colliding with 4,000 pounds of metal.

In my mid-20s I biked from Boulder, Colorado to Portland, Oregon over the span of two months. It was an awe-inspiring, 1,000-mile trip through the rivers of Estes Park and the flat, wilds of Wyoming and amidst the bears of Yellowstone Park. There was also a constant fear of becoming road kill.

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To the Editor: Aircraft over San Juan County When we were children growing up in Olga on Orcas Island beginning in the late 1940s, we developed appreciation for aircraft flying over our home. Our parents, Maurice and Peggy Rodenberger would identify who was flying over us: Initially: “There goes Bob Schoen” who founded air service to the San Juan Islands in the late 1940s.

Then when he hired a pilot: “There goes Roy Franklin.”

When San Juan County had only one doctor who visited clinics on the major islands and flew his private plane to airports on the islands: “There goes Dr. Heath.”

When I was riding my friend’s horse bareback at age 12, I fell off and broke my right shoulder. My parents transported me in Dad’s tugboat, the PEGGY R, to Friday Harbor to consult Dr. Heath who

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For the most part, auto drivers were careful, kind and often concerned. They also had the benefit of wide roads to work with, unlike the islands (many of which also don’t have bike lanes).

Orcas and San Juan have busy, narrow roads peppered with hills. Often drivers will either speed too close or ride slowly behind you afraid to pass. It’s fair to say that often they can’t pass.

If I can see there is no room for them I will pull over and allow them some space.

I also try to ride off the shoulder and on the road when there are no cars present so that drivers can have full visibility of me as they get closer to me. When they get about a 100 feet away I tend to hug the shoulder closely, giving them room to pass.

Cars are the larger beast, so if they don’t want to harm anyone they have the responsibility to do no harm, but cyclists who take the risk need to also be aware of the rules.

So share the road, be aware, be kind and enjoy life.

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then flew me to Bellingham Airport and drove me in his private car to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment.

Betty Jean Rodenberger Densmore Orcas Island

Randy for prosecutor In the spring of 2012 Lopez residents faced the closure and privatization of our garbage, recycling, and Take-it-or-Leave-It facility.

Randy Gaylord stepped up and literally came to Lopez’s rescue.

Listening to the community, Gaylord crafted a plan to carve out a Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District (LSWDD) from the county-wide district.

He then presented it to the County Council and wrote the enabling ordinance.

He drafted bylaws for the LSWDD, and assisted in the drafting of property leases and in the valuation of equipment to be sold by the county.

Next, he wrote the ballot levy measure creating an annual property tax measure on Lopez in sup-

Meetings Tuesdays – ongoing • Orcas Hospital District, 4-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

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port of dump operations.

Finally, Gaylord offered advice and counsel to the new leadership of the LSWDD regarding its financial plan, and addressed remaining issues with the County Council to enable final approval of the Lopez District.

Thanks to Gaylord’s actions and legal advice, Lopez was able to keep and improve its Dump, which has proven to be a popular success.

Without his timely help, it would likely not have happened.

For these actions Randy Gaylord has earned our thanks, our praise, and our support. We urge all San Juan voters to join us in retaining Randy Gaylord as San Juan County’s able prosecuting attorney.

Signed by 4 of the originating board members of the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District.

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LETTERS FROM 5 Questions for Port Many of us feel especially protective these days of Orcas Island’s nature and culture, as we should. Critical Areas Best Management Practices state that protection is foremost; second is restoration.

“Mitigation” is suggested as a last resort.

We are now dealing with rapid and startling UGA Eastsound development. A lot of pressure is being placed on our narrow land mass. Airport neighbors are increasingly

suffering from the effects of noise pollution and the dangers of close proximity to flying planes. The Port’s recent wetland changes contained incomplete data in the Environmental Impact Statement, and I personally grieve the loss of wildlife and habitat due to Port actions.

A lack of transparency in planning to expand the Orcas Airport caught us by surprise, especially when pursuing basic facts we couldn’t find on the Port website. Of primary concern is the safety of all our people and the survival of our wildlife and natural buffers.

Some questions for the Port:

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• Who is on your advisory committee concerning airport expansion and what is their role?

• Now that the port has updated its website to include the names of current commissioners, meeting minutes and some images of proposed changes, when will the Port post and update all public comments in a public database?

• Will maps of alternative proposals WITH OVERLAYS clearly showing potential impacts to wetlands and densities be brought to the July 26 public meeting so that we can make informed comment on what we see? Please facilitate this.

• Elected commissioners, will you represent the public’s preference when choosing the “Preferred Alternative?”

• Are any alternatives besides ‘No Build’ compatible with Eastsound Visioning work and SubArea Plan land uses?

• Where can we find existing and past Master Plans?

• Should the airport be relocated?

I ask the port to prove to us at this week’s meeting that any proposed expansion or changes do not negatively affect Orcas or islanders.

Thank you, islanders, for

Correction Sadie Bailey’s letter “Why is the Port of Orcas looking at expanding” should have read: What’s the motive to push for a more than 6.5fold increase in FAA monies – from $150,000 a year to $1 million a year? It incorrectly ran as “650-fold” instead of 6.5-fold.

your incredible outpouring of concern and actions on this matter, and for protecting our beloved island from unnecessary harm.

Susan Malins Orcas Island

Concerned about propane tank My name is Ava. I am 11 years old, and I live in the Seaview Street area. I love to bike so much, and so does my best friend Savoya, along with about 15 other kids in my neighborhood. We all love to play in the neighborhood, whether it is playing on a scooter or an evening walk with family, friends and loved ones.

When I was at the meeting, I was shocked to learn that there might be a propane tank going into our neighborhood. At first, I didn’t know what that was. I didn’t think it would matter.

Then I learned that there would be big trucks coming on the street often, and I was scared – not only for me but for my friends and family, the volunteers at the animal shelter who walk their dogs down our street, and the bikers who stop by just to take a break and admire the view. If a big truck comes by and someone is biking or walking, the trucks are a safety hazard. If the trucks are coming in and out, I

RYAN FROM 1 the classroom are extensive and regularly fall into family time and holidays.

Tell me about a time when teaching made you feel the most hopeful.

Every time a student takes charge of their life and make those life-altering health decisions, especially seeing students reach their set goals and accomplishing things they didn’t think were reachable or attainable.

What are the most chal-

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can’t feel safe.

I am also scared because the tank is huge, and if it blows up the houses at the end of the street, my friends will have no way to get escape if they require medical help. The tank would be right on the side of the airport, and if the explosion blew up the runway, how would they help my friends if they were hurt?

Ava Dahl Orcas Island

Vote for Lekanoff Your ballot has arrived and it is time to vote! Orcas Women’s Coalition is proud to announce our unanimous endorsement of Debra Lekanoff for the 40th LD seat opened by the retirement of our much-beloved Representative Kris Lytton.

Debra brings to the table 20 years of experience in Swinomish tribal government. She is a master strategist with a proven track record of bringing together tribes and legislators in Olympia to defend the Salish Sea from oil pipelines, invasive salmon farming, and fossil fuel industry vessel traffic. She enjoys the endorsement of Obama-era EPA officials she worked directly with as an advisor. Here at home she led a successful school levy campaign in La Conner and guided legislalenging and/or funniest moments you’ve experienced in the classroom?

The most challenging is getting a student to a place of self-motivation to believe the extent they can actually push themselves to achieve their goals. The funniest moments typically happen when I am participating with the students.

What has surprised you most about being a teacher? Or tell me about a favorite “aha moment”?

The biggest “aha” moment would be when

tion establishing free access to dental care for the children of Swinomish nation.

Her involvement was also crucial to the founding of a tribally sponsored opioid addiction treatment center that is available to any resident of Skagit County. Her endorsements speak volumes about her past work and policy positions. Civic leaders who have worked on projects with Debra recognize her as a deeply effective force for good. She enjoys sole endorsement from Representative Kris Lytton.

San Juan County Council members Jamie Stephens and Rick Hughes both endorse her, as do seven tribal governments, three unions, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, NARAL and Emily’s list. To see her full endorsement list check DebraLekanoff.com .

Part of our mission at Orcas Women’s Coalition is to elect and empower women in politics. We believe our work and tangible support will encourage leaders of awesome talent, integrity and experience to step forward and run for office. It is with pleasure that we support Debra in her bid to put her outstanding skills, experience and connections in service to all the people of the 40th LD. Orcas Women’s Coalition

I realized a long time ago that to most students, I was the biggest influence in their life as their teacher and coach. This altered how I approached or thought about everything because everything I did or said would stick with something, and I want that to always be impactful and positive.

How would you like your students to remember you?

[As] a positive role model who pushed them to their limits in order to have a whole new view and outlook on life for the better.

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Top two primary 101

by Cali Bagby

Journal general manager

The political season is upon us. Here’s what you need to know about the race for one position.

Ballots for the Aug. 7 primary were mailed on July 17. Voters should note that San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney candidates, Nick Power and Randy Gaylord, appeared in the primary. Whatever the numbers reveal post-election, both candidates will face each other in the November election as well. The race is considered a “top two” primary because the two candidates will head to the general election.

“I am encouraging voters to compare our records and choose one of us to vote for,” said Power. “This race is too important to sit out.”

Power is a local attorney, who says he represents clients on civil rights, employment, land-­use, whistleblower and election litigation.

Gaylord, county prosecuting attorney, is running for his sixth consecutive re-election, after initially winning the seat in 1994.

Voters should also be aware that both Power and Gaylor are running as Democrats, but the primary is not a partisan race, although the positions are required to choose a party.

“There is no reason to not vote any posi-

tion just because the voter does not affiliate with the party of the candidate, or because there are only one or two people in the race,” said Gaylord.

County prosecutors in Washington have been partisan positions since statehood in 1889, except for the six charter counties that changed the format.

In 2006, a charter was passed in the islands that all elected positions become nonpartisan, except the prosecuting attorney. When the charter review commission met in 2012, the prosecuting attorney remained partisan. According to Gaylord, there was no clear authority allowing the position to be nonpartisan because under the Washington Constitution Article XI, Section 4, a county charter cannot affect the prosecuting attorney election.

According to Power, the most significant aspect of changing the prosecutor to a nonpartisan position is that the race would only appear on the general election. The primary is useful as an early poll for the candidates.

“Primary elections typically favor incumbents because challengers only have a period of a few weeks to make a case to a population that has known the incumbent for a much longer period of time. Primary election results can be a useful indicator,” said Power.

For info, visit www.sanjuanco.com/1221/ Elections-Office.

‘Adventures in Boating’ The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary San Juan Islands Detachment and the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Marine Unit are offering a free Washington Basic Boater Education Course on

Orcas Island. The class will be held on Saturday, July 28 at the Orcas Ferry Landing Community Room. The class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Preregistration is required and

the class is free.

Everyone wishing to learn or share their safe boating skills as well as review our local boating regulations is invited to attend.

Upon successful comple-

Obituary

Doreatha Jean “Jeannie” Hofmann Doreatha Jean “Jeannie” Hofmann passed away in Mt. Vernon on July 15, 2018 at the age of 78. Jeannie was born to Clinton Willard Jones and Hazel Vestal Jones in Chehalis, WA on July 17, 1939. After graduating from W.F. West High School, she attended Washington State College.

Jeannie met the love of her life, David Hofmann, at a Cowlitz Prairie Grange Dance. They married on November 1, 1959, and lived in Texas while David was in the service. In January 1963 their son Mark David was born, and in May 1965 their daughter Ann Marie was born. Jeannie and David raised their family on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands.

Growing up, Jeannie was active in 4-H, canning, cooking and quilting. She continued to can her whole life, especially fish, since David and Mark were both fishermen. She also contintion of the course, attendees may submit a copy of their individual “Certificate of Accomplishment” with $10 for issuance of a Boater Education Card by the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission. All Washington residents must carry a Boater Education

Larsen: on immigration, House Republicans offer no solutions WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement after voting present on House Resolution 990, a politically-driven messaging opportunity regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“I do not support abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). There are important reforms the Department should undertake, such as ending the policy of family separation and detention, but these changes must begin by addressing the broader concerns surrounding the administration’s immigration enforcement policies.

“Congress should be focused on opportunities like the Keep Families Together Act and com-

prehensive immigration reform, not politically-driven messaging opportunities with no real solutions to address family separation.

“The administration’s immigration policy of needless separation does not work, and is not reflective of the principles the U.S. should stand for. Congress must resist a zero tolerance policy, reunite families and remember what this country stands for.

“We need to replace deterrence with compassion. We need to replace callousness with humanity.

We need to replace talk of a border wall with more talk of the Statue of Liberty and the freedom she represents to everybody around the world.

“The U.S. can better stand up for these words through

immigration enforcement that prioritizes serious threats like violent criminals and threats to national security, not mothers and fathers bringing their children to the U.S. to escape

violence and drug cartels.

“I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to address reforming ICE in a broader context of immigration reform.”

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ued to quilt. Jeannie was a master quilter, often creating her own quilt patterns, and displaying her quilts in quilt shows. She made beautiful quilts for family, leaving a lasting legacy of comfort.

She was a real sports fan, enjoying watching and supporting Orcas Viking sports from the late 60’s through and after her grand children graduated on Orcas in the 2000s. She followed the Mariners, Seahawks, and Olympics especially liking figure skating. She was always up for an adventure, camping, car shows, county fair, quilt shows or road trips to visit friends.

Meeting up with friends at senior lunch & tea brought her much joy. She adventured to Southeast Alaska for several summers fishing with David commercially for salmon and halibut, as well as, sport fishing the Kenai River. She was a longtime employee of Island Hardware & Supply, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the hardware store and the friends she worked with.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her brother Fred, and her parents Clinton and Hazel. She leaves behind Card while on the water operating a power-boat greater than 15 horsepower.

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her husband and children, two grandchildren (Kyle and April) and one beloved great-granddaughter (Filson Jayne). Jeannie was particularly close to her cousin Jan Nagler in California, and her niece and nephews.

Jeannie and David retired on Orcas Island, but wintered in Yuma, Arizona, where she quilted while David fished, enjoying the sunny weather with each other and friends.

Jeannie’s, quick wit, endless curious questions and generosity, will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 9 at the Orcas Senior Center.

years of age and applies to anyone who was born after January 1, 1955.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Sunday Worship 10 am Wednesday Testimony meeting 7:00 Last Wednesday of the month Orcas Library Meeting Room 376-5873

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Serving Orcas Island For 133 years Sunday Worship 9:30 am (Nursery & Kids Sunday School) 5 p.m. Vespers Service, Eucharist.

Weekday programs for all ages.

Info @ www.OrcasChurch.org Or call Pastors Brian Moss and Ryan Carpenter, 376-6422 In Eastsound on Madrona

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Parish of Orcas Island The Rev. Berto Gándara Eastsound (by the water) • 376-2352 SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 am Church School THURSDAYS: Holy Eucharist 12:15 pm Misa en español primer sábado de cada mes a las 6 pm

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Orcas - St Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 10:30 am Sundays Lopez - Center Chuch Mass 10:30 am Saturdays

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Mark Herrenkohl saved the lives of two young kayakers.

KAYAK FROM 1 Herrenkohl called in the incident to dispatch and told them he and the girls would meet EMS at

Spencer’s Landing Marina on Lopez. He explained that though Orcas Island was closer, he knew that medical technicians would be able to respond to the landing on Lopez faster than they would from Eastsound

on Orcas. He told the teens to hug each other to stay warm, and once they landed at the marina, Herrenkohl kept their body temperatures up until more help arrived.

“I was just bear-hugging both of them, rubbing them, trying to get them warm because they were pretty cold,” Herrenkohl said.

The girls were transported to Lopez Fire Station 41 where they remained under medical supervision while allowing their bodies to heat back up to normal until they were able to rejoin their group at Camp Orkila. With

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the exception of acute hypothermia, the teens sustained no additional injuries.

“Mark’s rapid, safe and appropriate actions in the initial rescue and treatment of the hypothermic teens kept not only a bad situation from getting worse but facilitated a quick recovery for the patients without the need for a higher level of medical intervention,” said Susan Sanchez of Lopez

Fire. “This incident is a reminder that the waters in the San Juans can be cold and hazardous for inexperienced boaters. Fortunately, in this case, the kayakers wore personal floatation devices and received timely help from EMT Mark Herrenkohl.”

Herrenkohl said he is just glad he was able to help the young kayakers and that the whole ordeal ended well. He

hopes the experience didn’t ruin the kayakers’ time at camp and is thankful for the weather the day of the incident.

“If you’re going to be in the water, it was a good day because it was hot outside. We were able to warm them up relatively fast,” Herrenkohl said.

“Everything turned out well. It was great that I was able to help.”

SUV dangles dangerously at the Lopez Dump Contributed photo

The vehicle at the dump.

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by Mandi Johnson Staff reporter

Public service announcement: vehicles are not on the “accepted recyclable materials” list at the Lopez Dump.

On the morning of Saturday, July 14, a San Juan County Sheriff ’s deputy and Lopez Island Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a report that someone had driven over the barrier at the transfer station.

A driver accidentally hit the gas too hard while backing up toward a dumpster and high-centered their SUV over the garbage container.

While the front wheels remained on the concrete loading area, the frame was resting on what remained of the wooden timber barrier. The rear end of the car hung over the dumpster and 10 feet above the concrete below.

The driver and his dog

companion were uninjured, and the vehicle sustained only minor damage – primarily an obliterated hitchmounted carrier and a dented fuel container that did not leak any fuel.

The deputy called county public works to help remove the SUV with a front-end loader.

The vehicle was then dragged off the ledge the same way it went on. The whole ordeal closed the dump for 90 minutes.

One section of the steel “bridge ramps” between the top of the timbers to the inside of the garbage containers was completely destroyed along with the wood supporting it. There is not yet an estimate of the total damage.

William Meader emergentlight.com

Grand reopening Fri & Sat, July 27 & 28!

Come for food and fun during our

William Meader, renowned international teacher and author of the Esoteric Philosophy, teaching on San Juan Island Saturday, August 4, 2018.

big celebration at 274 A Street

The Seven Ray Workshop ~An Adventure in Self-Discovery~

Con’s Pit Stop

Book with Carol Merrifield carolhappymeadow@yahoo.com (206) 271-8806

is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

More details about this event: https://meader.org/event/ seven-ray-workshop-friday_harbor

Tickets also at Darvill’s Bookstore

Private esoteric astrology consultations with William are also available

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‘Tis the season for bike safety

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by Colleen Smith Editor/Publisher

Every summer, island drivers are obliged to share the road with thousands of bicyclists.

San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs would like to remind the community that although accidents are rare occurrences, it’s still important to be alert and take precautions while driving or biking.

“Bicyclists have just as much right to be on the roadways as the cars do. Yet each year we have reports of aggressive drivers when it comes to cyclists,” he said.

“Please slow down and be aware of those on the roadways with you.”

Around 280,000 people ride their bikes on the Washington State Ferries system-wide each year. For the past nine years, Washington has been ranked the number one bicycle friendly state by the League of American Bicyclists. Bikes are legally considered vehicles on the state’s roadways.

In an online survey by San Juan County Parks and Fair Department in March 2016, 54 percent of respondents said creating safe bike routes on county roads is a high priority.

So far in 2018, Orcas Fire and Rescue has not had to respond to

an aid call for an injured biker.

“Both bicyclists and drivers need to be aware of each other, be courteous and be safe when interacting with each other,” said Fire Chief Scott Williams. “I have seen bicyclists weave in and out of the road without looking for traffic, and I have seen cars cross the center line to avoid bicyclist on blind turns and hills. We are fortunate we haven’t had a 911 call yet.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bicycling accounts for only 1 percent of all trips in the United States, but cyclists face a higher risk of crash-related injury and deaths than occupants in motor vehicles. In 2015 in the United States, more than 1,000 bicyclists died and there were almost 467,000 bicycle-related injuries.

Adults ages 50 to 59 years have the highest bicycle death rates. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists the following common mistakes.

Bicyclist errors • Riding out into the street from a driveway, alley or from between parked cars without stopping or looking for traffic. Drivers do not expect bicyclists to enter the road in the middle of a block. The driver has the right-of-way and expects entering traffic to yield.

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Always look left-right-left before entering a road.

• Turning or swerving suddenly into the path of a motorist. Ride in straight, predictable lines; use a mirror or look over your shoulder for traffic; and use hand signals before changing lane position.

• Riding through a stop sign without stopping. Follow the same rules of the road as motorists. Be prepared to stop quickly.

• Riding against the flow of traffic. Drivers do not expect traffic to come from the wrong direction.

• Riding while impaired, which affects balance, coordination, focus and quick reactions.

Remember that a bicycle is a vehicle. If you plan to drink, get a safe ride home.

Driver mistakes • Turning in front of a bicyclist traveling on the road or at an intersection or driveway. Yield to bicyclists as you would motorists and do not underestimate their speed.

• Failing to search surroundings for other vehicles, including bicycles. These crashes can occur in parking lots, at stop signs, when backing up or when parking on the street. Before accelerating your vehicle, look around for all road users, including bicyclists and pedestrians.

• Overtaking a cyclist but doesn’t see them until it is too late. Factors may include speeding, inattention and alcohol on the part of the driv-

er and poor visibility or alcohol on the part of the bicyclist. Always do visual scans of the roadway for other traffic, especially at night.

• Passing a bicycle too closely.

Pass bicyclists as you would any other vehicle — when it’s safe to move over into an adjacent lane.

Tips for success According to the CDC, the following can help prevent a bikerelated injury or death.

• Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash. All bicyclists, regardless of age, can help protect themselves by wearing properly fitted bicycle helmets.

• Fluorescent clothing can make bicyclists visible from farther away than regular clothing during the daytime and retro-reflective clothing is more visible at night.

• Active lighting can include front white lights, rear red lights or other lighting on the bicycle or bicyclist. This lighting may improve the visibility of bicyclists. For night bicycle riding, Washington state requires a bike to have a white front light, not a reflector, that is visible for 500 feet, and a red rear reflector. A red rear light may be used in addition to the rear reflector.

For more info visit: www.wsdot. wa.gov/Bike/default.htm; www. visitsanjuans.com/what-to-do/allsan-juan-islands/bicycle-rentals; www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/bicycles.

Shape vision of local arts Submitted by the Orcas Arts Vision Committee.

Over the past 20 years, our beautiful island community has seen a flourish of cultural arts and creativity. The Chamber Music Festival has set the standard of “quality and excellence,” and it is precisely this focus of purpose that ensures the Chamber Music Festival is recognized and appreciated, locally and nationally.

Most recently, we have happily experienced the growth of our film festival and the jazz festival as well as the smashing introductions of Woman in the Woods and the Orcas Island Lit Fest this past year. Our visual artists, ceramicists and performers also engage and delight us year-round and bring pride to our community.

Community and private support is essential For example, Orcas Center, built by the hands of our own community, is a primary and essential venue. OICF and OIEF play an important role, too. Seaview Theatre has stepped up to support productions, and The Grange (Actors Theatre) has proven resilient and crucial, too. Parrish Hall, Community Church and Darvill’s also serve as much-needed venues.

Private donors support most of our artistic nonprofits Donors are an essential component in support of our cultural and creative arts community. Without their generous and continuing financial support, many of the artistic undertakings we all enjoy might not be able to achieve the “quality and excellence” they do now or exist at all. However,

in a small community, there are often (and regrettably) conflicts, personality differences and divergent visions for a healthy arts community. Resources can be scarce, and donor fatigue can happen, too.

An important step for our cultural arts community To ensure that our island community fosters and maintains a vibrant and sustainable arts community and vision, leaders and stakeholders in the arts have come together to focus on three critical questions: • What is the vision for our ‘Cultural Arts Community’ over the next 10 to 20 years?

• What resources (people, facilities, financial) will be needed to accomplish that vision?

• What strategies, ideas, concepts and collaborations can we apply that will allow us to efficiently and effectively move toward that vision?

How will the conversation begin?

Longtime arts supporters Joe Cohen and Martha Farish have engaged Jean Brittingham, a skilled facilitator, to engage our artist stakeholders with a process known as Future Search™. Brittingham is an accomplished entrepreneur and consults with Amazon and other successful companies and communities, helping them to refine their cultures as they grow. Brittingham met with a group of islanders on May 25 and has us energized and inspired to continue the conversation with more artist stakeholders.

The process involves a three-day commitment of time for up to 65 members

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ORCAS ISLAND CIDER & MEAD FESTIVAL /// 11-4 SATURDAY, JULY 28 en Eastsound Village Gre A benefit for

Orcas Island Children’s House For more information and to order tickets in advance, visit orcasislandciderfest.org

CIDER RULES! [ Mead, too ] Hard cider and mead producers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond will pour samples and sell bottles to take home.

Orcas cider and mead brewers are invited to enter the Home Brew competition. Live music will feature Hot Damn Scandal and Tow-Away Zone.

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Asher running for sheriff Guest column Candidate talks drugs, prosecution Submitted by Jeff Asher.

In this election, I am running “for” rather than “against.” My 30-plus years in the sheriff ’s office has educated me about the law and the community. I have a passionate vision of how to best serve San Juan County.

I want to know I have done everything I can to support, to serve and to protect everyone who lives in these islands.

During my tenure, I’ve worked with four different sheriffs, watching each in action and will always remember the things that impressed me. Using the knowledge gained from each one of them, together with my vision and ideas, I will improve this department for the benefit of all islanders.

Let me take you on a trip down memory lane, sheriff by sheriff.

• Sheriff Ray Sheffer: He had an immense presence and owned the room. I remember coming into his office the day I was hired and seeing this huge man sitting behind the desk. He stood up, shook my hand, and I was a mere shadow next to him. There was no question he was in control. When Ray was off-duty, he was absolutely off-duty and not available; however, he trusted his staff to make the right decisions in his absence.

If an employee made a mistake, Ray would pull that person aside and address the issue, then it was over, and we moved on. Ray spoke up about how he felt. Ray never had an agenda and was honest about his feelings on issues whether we liked it or not. Ray is no longer with us but is always remembered as a sheriff who kept us safe no matter what and had a plan for every contingency.

• Sheriff Bill Cumming: I remember the day Bill took office. He was always checking in with employees and asking for feedback.

He was kind to his employees, sending handwritten Christmas cards and inviting some staff to his home for holiday dinner.

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While there is a much longer list of things I admired about Bill, I will shorten it here: What was memorable about Bill: (Some might find this list crazy, but I really admired him for these things.) Bill always brought his lunch to work and ate at his desk always making the most of his day.

When a citizen came in with a concern he would stop what he was doing to address the issue. When someone passed away, Bill made a point to follow up with the family.

I patterned the way I spoke to families after him. Nobody knew or handled juveniles better than Bill.

• Sheriff Rob Nou: Rob came from Lopez Island and was a chief of police in Oregon.

He was always nice to me and I always like talking to him. Rob was supportive and a great listener. He cares about the community and making sure things were done in a low-key style. Rob is genuinely a kind man who does not have a hidden agenda. Rob would listen to a citizen and wait for them to completely finish venting before addressing the problem. This is a style that he has the patent on. Rob is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and is very knowledgeable on criminal justice trends.

• Sheriff Ron Krebs: Ron and I have a unique shared experience as his grandparents lived on San Juan Island right next to my grandparents. Through the 60s and 70s we spent summers next door to each other.

He has a unique sense of humor that helps him in many areas. Ron is a kind person and has a heart of gold.

Four sheriffs — four unique styles. As I worked with each sheriff, I paid attention to their strengths and weaknesses. I saw what works and what doesn’t. I observed, listened and learned. I developed my own style that I will greatly benefit the department and the community.

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CIDER AND MEAD: Orcas Island will host the Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Village Green in Eastsound.

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LIGHTHOUSE: Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Lighthouse, sponsored by the Keepers of the Patos Light, Aug. 5 and 15 from 7:45 a.m. to noon. Boats leave Brandt’s Landing on Outer Island Excursions’ boat. $50 donation. Call Edrie Vinson at 360-3764067 for reservations. Please carry water or other cool beverage and any food you need. Patos is a “Leave no trace” site.

JULY 26, 28, AUG. 1

PLEA FOR SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NEEDS: With Dr. Vincent Shu.

Main topics are the prevention of opioid addiction and improved healthcare for cancer patients. Orcas Library, 6:30 p.m.

THUR, AUG. 9 YOUTH SCOUT PROGRAM:

The Friday Harbor Power Squadron and San Juan Yacht Club have agreed to sponsor a Sea Scout Ship/ Unit in Friday Harbor; sign up meeting at the San Juan Yacht Club from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is open to all young men and women

Submitted by Nick Power.

I’m running for San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney to bring meaningful change to the way the office performs its duties.

I have lived on San Juan Island with my wife Penelope Haskew and our two daughters Chiara and Alison for over 10 years.

Penelope is the youth director for San Juan Community Theatre, and Alison and Chiara attend public school.

I was first licensed to practice law in 1997 and have a law office in Friday Harbor and represent clients in an extensive range of civil and criminal matters in both state and federal court.

As prosecutor, I will vigorously prosecute those who threaten the wellbeing of our community. I am appalled at the proliferation of hard drugs like heroin and methamphetamine. It is common knowledge where drugs are being bought and sold and even the identity of the characters that deal, but no significant action is being taken. I am bewildered that the officials have taken such a lackadaisical approach and have turned a blind-eye to this problem. I have heard first-hand from adults working in the

school system that cocaine is now being used in our high schools. By failing to take action we see the consequences in many other forms: overdoses, domestic violence, child neglect, theft, etc.

While we do need to crack down on drug dealers, I believe we need to take a more therapeutic approach towards minors and nonviolent offenders struggling with mental health or addiction. Offenders who are convicted of simply possessing a small amount of contraband should not be incarcerated. Simply because when they get out, they find themselves often homeless and jobless. They go back to using drugs.

And the cycle continues.

This benefits no one. Many other jurisdictions have created therapeutic courts that pair offenders with rehabilitation specialists to treat addiction as a mental health issue. In the long run, this reduces recidivism, saves taxpayer money and is a better result for all involved.

I support the creation of a therapeutic court in San Juan County.

Moreover, you have my word that I will fight the “good ol’ boy” mental-

ity that exists among some in county government.

Recently, I believe a deputy sheriff who worked closely with my opponent committed perjury in court.

When the truth came out, the deputy fled the community. My opponent refused to prosecute this deputy.

I believe that prosecutors have a responsibility to the public and the justice system to charge people who lie under oath. (Editor’s note regarding the above statements: Former county detective Stephen Parker submitted a signed statement under penalty of perjury the Skagit County Sheriff ’s Office. The statement was later found to be false.)

This race is about a contrast of ideas and vision. My vision for this office is to provide sound legal counsel to the county, prosecute the most serious crimes which threaten our community, and treat all people equally under the law. If you share that belief, I hope that you will consider voting for me.

If you have a question about this race, call me on my cell at 360-298-0464 or send me an e-mail at nickedpower@gmail.com. I would be honored to have your support.

ages 14-21. Interested youth and volunteer adults can contact Skipper Eric Stone at SJSeaScouts@gmail.com.

FOOD BANK: 12:30-2 p.m., next to the Community Church.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 5 p.m., Community Church family center.

AA: Women, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; men, 7-8 p.m.; Emmanuel Church.

ECSTATIC DANCE: 7:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall.

Hall, Emmanuel Church.

SLAA: 12-step recovery, 5:30-6:30 p.m., senior center.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7-9:15 p.m., high school gym, $2.

SUN – ONGOING MEDITATION: Clinic of Tibetan Medicine with Anam Thubten, 10 a.m.noon, Our House building.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

5:30-6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7-9:15 p.m., high school gym, $2.

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AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

BAND REHEARSAL: Orcas Community Band rehearsal, 7-9 p.m., September to June, school band room.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Need a partner? Call 376-3104 or 376-2220.

INDOOR TAI CHI: 9 to 10 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.

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OUTDOOR TAI CHI: 6 to 7 p.m. in Sara’s Garden behind the Outlook Inn. Classic Yang style Tai Chi will be taught

by Robin Kucklick who was a longtime student of local Tai Chi Master T. Y. Pang.

Classes are free and will be ongoing through the summer. Beginners welcome anytime.

AA SOBER START: 7-8 a.m., Community Church.

LADIES BRIDGE: Info, call 360-376-4941 or email ccond376@gmail.com; 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Long House.

LIONS CLUB: Every second Wednesday, 11:45 a.m., senior center. Every fourth Wednesday, 8 a.m., Island Skillet.

AA: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Benson

THU – ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m., library.

AA: Noon at the Community Church, Eastsound.

AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse.

FOOD BANK: 5:30-6:30 p.m., next to the Community Church.

BINGO: 5:30-7:30 p.m., first Thursday, American Legion.

SOCIAL BIKE RIDE: 6:30 p.m. at Wildlife Cycles.

FRI – ONGOING AA BACK TO BASICS: Noon-1 p.m., Community Church.

ROTARY: 4:30-5:30 p.m., second and fourth Fridays at Fire Station 21.

AA: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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Camp Orkila to hold Stewardship Guide is out community zip line day YMCA Camp Orkila invites the community to come out and take a ride on its 1000-ft Zip Line. They will be holding Community Zip Day on Saturday July 28 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You must register ahead of time to reserve your spot. If interested, call Camp Orkila at 360-376-2678 to sign up. Know the number of people in your party at the time of calling.

Maximum weight capacity for a single rider is 250 pounds (subject to change depending on conditions) and children must be entering third grade or above to participate.

Orkila asks participants to be prompt. Plan to arrive at camp 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Enter through the main entrance on Mount Baker Road and follow signs to the designated parking areas.

Carl Burger and Tow-Away Zone to perform Carl Burger and the Tow-Away Zone are performing at the Brown Bag Concert at noon in Emmanuel Episcopal Parish on Wednesday, Aug. 1.

Burger is a state park ranger turned Spring Bay innkeeper. He began playing guitar and banjo in 1962.

Tish Knapp and Marj Franke will join Burger on stage. Knapp is a southern belle who has lived on Orcas for more than 40 years. She taught literature and creative writing for 26 years at Orcas High School.

Knapp has been singing with Burger and Franke for two years and loves singing close harmony. Franke calls herself a newcomer with deep roots. She and her husband Fred moved to Orcas in 2009. Franke nurtures

herself by painting, giving massages and, of course, singing, anything, anytime, anywhere.

The three are delighted to welcome you to a half-hour of musical blending, traditional with irreverence, editorializing with nostalgia, slapstick with serenity. Guitarist Burger offers an element of “quirkiness” with an opening solo recital, setting the stage for collaboration this year with coconspirators Knapp and Franke.

There is no charge for the concert but the Music Committee appreciates donations to fund the Virgil Cleveland Memorial Scholarship program that sends promising Orcas music students to summer music camp.

Do you care about how our visitors treat the San Juan Islands? Then you’ll love the brand new colorful Stewardship Guides from San Juan County Public Works. Jampacked with tips on everything from bringing your own mug and reusable bag to turning off the tap and giving wildlife their space, these guides will engage visitors in what it means to be a steward of the San Juan Islands.

Last fall, San Juan County Public Works, in collaboration with the Visitors Bureau and members of the Stewardship Network and Terrestrial Managers Group, received an LTAC grant to create a guide for visitors to share our community’s stewardship values. The primary goal of this project is to provide a visitor island orientation, including information on reducing, reusing, and recycling wastes; boating best practices; water conservation; air and noise quality; and alternative transportation while visiting. Guests will be “encouraged to act” in partnership with the community to preserve this unique and special place.

ARTS FROM 9 of our cultural arts community (individual artists, nonprofits, producers, etc.).

The focus of the workshop is to address (and answer) the three questions above to create an inspiring and sustainable plan for the artistic community on Orcas Island.

Part of the conversation The three-day Future

Update from the Community Health Initiatives Consortium That San Juan County was recently declared the “healthiest county” in Washington state should come as no surprise to those who have benefited from the excellent health and social services here. And these services are continually improving thanks to a group of local organizations and individuals who meet regularly to tackle health concerns across San Juan County.

This group, the San Juan County Community Health Initiatives Consortium (CHIC), was formed in 2015 to address countywide health needs identified by Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs). Conducted by PeaceHealth in 2014 and 2016, this process involved gathering input from many community organizations

and individuals across the County. Three areas of need were identified, and CHIC was tasked with pursuing goals through individual workgroups co-convened

by PeaceHealth and San Juan County Health & Community Services.

Vulnerable Populations workgroup The goals of this group are to strengthen support for the marginal and frail, simplify social service and health delivery systems and establish more communication between island organizations. Progress to date includes countywide coordination of services for people who have multiple needs, additional caregiver training, support for caregivers and patients across the county and creation of the Family Resource Center’s Island Neighbors

program on San Juan Island, which offers help ranging from running errands and light yardwork to social outings for frail or homebound community members.

Community Resource Guide workgroup The recently launched online San Juan County Community Resource Guide was developed to connect people seeking assistance with local resources in the community. Services vary, and include health care, food, transportation, rent, utilities, interpretation and translation services, education, financial aid, clothing, rental assistance and more. To sign up or to use the guide, go to sjiscommunityresource.org.

Immunizations workgroup The goal of this workgroup is to increase pedi-

atric immunizations rates countywide. Efforts include working with providers, schools and the community on identifying strategies and policies to improve vaccination rates and achieve community immunity. This group has also partnered with Peace Island Medical Center to hold immunization clinics.

Collaboration and cooperation are key to the success of these workgroups.

Each meeting is robust, productive and well-attended, and all are invited to participate. If interested in being a part of this important work, contact coordinatorchic@gmail.com. To learn more about the County’s health ranking, visit countyhealthrankings.org and enter “San Juan County.”

The guides are ready for distribution, with the aim to have one in every hotel, inn, resort, bed and breakfast and vacation rental room as part of welcome materials. Contact Amy Nesler at the Visitors Bureau (amy@ visitsanjuans.com) or Mark Herrenkohl of Public Works (markh@sanjuanco.com) for a copy of the Stewardship Guide.

Search workshop will be held on Oct. 11 (noon-5 p.m.), Oct. 12 (8 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch served) and Oct. 13 (8 a.m.-noon). If you would like to participate, please reach out to Sarah Cooper at sarah@sarahcooper.com or one of the volunteers on our organizing committee: Martha Farish; Joe Cohen; Jake Perrine; Donna Laslo; Eliza Morris; Sarah Cooper; Ayn Gailey; Jill Johnson;

and Paula Treneer. The committee is searching for a maximum of 60 people to participate.

The Cultural Arts Community Conversation is underwritten by a group of donors who are passionately interested and invested in the future success of cultural arts on Orcas.

For more information, visit http://www.orcasartsvision.org.

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Recipients must be nonprofit, practice non-discrimination, have accounting systems, and must have demonstrated ability to distribute food and shelter assistance in the past. The Lopez and SJI Family Resource Centers and Orcas Family Connections have previously disbursed funds.

The deadline is August 1.

Please apply in writing to: UWSJC Attn. Martha Huleatte PO Box 3181 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 For more information: Call 360-378-4121

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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.

CALL FOR BIDS AGGREGATE PRODUCTION AND STORAGE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS First Solicited on July 18, 2018 The purpose of this Call for Bids is to solicit bids for the procurement of Aggregate Production and Storage for Capital Projects needed by San Juan County Public Works. The selected Vendor will produce, transport and stockpile all aggregate for this contract in accordance with 2018 WSDOT Standard Specifications.

Vendor shall produce and store the accepted stockpiles by April 1, 2019.

The County will take ownership of the stockpiles on or before December 31, 2019. Vendor will be responsible for securing any and all permits or property rights that may be necessary for the performance of this contract.

A purchasing contract (Exhibit D), or a series of contracts, will be entered into for purchases of any or all bid items represented in this call for bids. The County Representative, when making purchases, will consider Price, Quality, Availability, and Transportation Costs of the product.

San Juan County requires materials of the highest quality available.

The successful bidder will be required to grant, on demand, access to their facilities by a County Representative for the purpose of collecting material samples for testing.

SEALED BIDS for Aggregate Production and Storage will be received and publicly opened in the Legislative Conference Room #119, 55 Second St. N., 1st Floor, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250 on August 1, 2018 at 3:00pm.

This Call for Bids is available on the San Juan County Website (www.sanjuanco.com/278/CurrentProjects) and will be maintained therein for 30 days following Contract Award.

Solicitation: This project is solicited by advertising in the Journal of the San Juan Islands on July 18th and July 25, 2018.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Bidder Questions: Oral explanations, interpretations, or instructions given by anyone before the Award of a Contract will not be binding on the Contracting Agency. Any information

given a prospective bidder concerning any of the Proposal Documents will be furnished to all prospective bidders as an Addendum if that information is deemed by the Contracting Agency to be necessary in submitting Bids or if the Contracting Agency concludes that the lack of the San Juan County Public Works Department information would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders.

Bid Proposal Date, Time and Location: Proposals must be submitted using the Bid Proposal Forms provided in the bid package, Exhibit B. Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Bids received after this time will not be opened or retained.

Proposals are to be submitted in person or by mail and must include the Subject Line: Bid proposal-Aggregate Production and Storage for Capital Projects.

The physical address for submitting bids is: Clerk of the Council, 55 Second St., 1st Floor, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 The mailing address for submitting bids is: Clerk of the Council, 350 Court St. #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 San Juan County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities in the bid or in the bidding process.

No bidder may withdraw a bid for a period of 30 days after the date set for the bid opening. All bidders will be notified by email of the Contract Award no later than August 8, 2018.

For additional information contact Deanna Johnson, Procurement Specialist at 360-370-0507, or send an email to pubwks@sanjuanco.com. The subject line must read Bid ProposalAggregate Production and Storage for Capital Projects.

LEGAL NO. SJ816861 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder July 18, 25, 2018 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, June 16, 2018 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE No. 15-2018 Ordinance Adopting the Solid Waste and Moderate-Risk Management Plan and Amending Chapter 8.12 of the San Juan County Code SUMMARY: The Ordinance amended Section 8.12 of the County Code and adopted a revised Solid Waste and Moderate-Risk Waste Management Plan for San Juan County for the years 2018 through 2023.

Adopted 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 or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470.

This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2).

LEGAL NO. SJ817605 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder July 25, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 3 proposed Ordinances: an Ordinance Revising the 2018 County Budget for Beginning Cash Balances; an Ordinance Revising the 2018 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations; and an Ordinance Revising the 2018 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers.

The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Wednesday, August 7, 2018 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place 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: The Ordinance Revising the 2018 County Budget for Beginning Cash Balances reduces beginning cash for all County funds by $81,700, with a net decrease to the County budget of $3,891. The Ordinance Revising the 2018 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by about $559,000. The Ordinance Revising the 2018 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds grant revenue and expenditures of approximately $162,000.

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. SJ817466 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder July 25, August 1, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW & CONSIDER A FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR THE 2018 SJC PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a funding proposal for disbursement of monies for grants for projects funded by the SJC Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program and to receive comments on those applications and proposed funding awards.

The public hearing will be in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 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 funding awards. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the funding awards proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed awards may then be awarded with or without modifications.

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

Written comment may be submitted in advance 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, or mail to 355 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

The applications and proposed awards may be viewed at the Council Office or the County website 10 days prior the hearing at http://san juanco.com/DocumentCenter/Index/ 535. For more information, please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or the Office of the County Manager at 360378-3870.

LEGAL NO. SJ816937 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder July 25, 2018.

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (County Council = CC; Planning Commission = PC; Hearing Examiner = HEX; County Council Hearing Room = CCHR) Permit Number PCUP00-180011 Resched Hrg PSEPA0-180003

Other Date Existing SEPA SEPA Project Date of Hearing Hearing Hearing Req Complet Environmental Threshold Comments Comments Application Body Place Date Permits, e Documents DET End Date End Date If known Woodside Farm Family LP c/o Sarah Wireless Env.Checklst; 161523001, 421 Willis ROW; th Telschow, Odelia Pacific, 5506 6 Communication Geotech rpt; DNS 8/8/18 8/15/18 HEX CCHR 11/28/18 5/3/18 5/3/18 Lane, Orcas Bldg.

Facility RF Docment Ave S, Ste 202, Seattle, WA 98108 Upper Deer Harbor Road SJC Public Works c/o Jesse Douglas Env. Checklist; Upper Deer Harbor from Jack & Jill Pl South Seitz, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, 4/27/18 7/12/18 None DNS 8/8/18 8/15/18 SWMP Road Improvemts Approx. 450 ft, Orcas WA 98250 Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island

Description

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

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.)

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 10:00 a.m., in the County Council Hearing Room, 55 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/dcd

LEGAL NO. SJ2176143 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JULY 25, 2018

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In Re The Estate of JAMES W. NEWLAND Deceased.

NO. 18-4-00243-29 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate.

Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the personal representative’s resident agent and attorney of record, Paul A. Spencer at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of the Court within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or within four months after the date of the filing of a copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 and RCW 11.40.013, or the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

Date of Filing a copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court: July 9, 2018.

Date of First Publication: July 18th 2018.

Thomas Newland, Personal Representative Of the Estate of James W. Newland Paul A. Spencer, WSBA#19511 Oseran Hahn, P.S. 929 108th Ave NE Suite #1200 Bellevue, WA 98004 Attorneys for Personal Representative LEGAL NO. S816889 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

July 18, 25, August 1, 2018.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re: The Estate Of WILLIS E. WILLIAMS, Deceased.

NO. 18-4-05039-28 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice.

If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of first publication: July 25, 2018 Personal Representative: Sara Lee Williams Attorney for Personal Representative: Derek Mann, Derek Mann & Associates PLLC Address for Mailing: P.O. Box 399,

Eastsound, WA 98245 Address for Personal Service: 296 A Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Derek Mann, Attorney for Personal Representative LEGAL NO. S817709 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

July 25, August 1, 8, 2018.

LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 144 SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2018-19 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lopez Island School District No. 144, San Juan County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular meeting on July 25th, 2018, commencing at 6:00 PM or upon completion of the budget hearing at the School Cafeteria, located at 86 School Road, Lopez Island, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2018-19 fiscal year.

Prior to adoption of the 2018-19 budget, the Board will hold a hearing starting at 4:30 PM for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2018-19 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2018-19 budget, the four year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 (a/k/a M&O Levy). Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2018-19 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2018-19 budget, the four year budget plan summary, and the fouryear enrollment projection. 2018-19 budget information may be obtained by contacting Janette Bumgarner or Brian Auckland, Business Manager & Superintendent, 360-468-2202.

LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 144 SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Brian Auckland Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors LEGAL NO. SJ816872 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder July 18, 25, 2018.

TS No WA07000269-17-1 APN 272214-010-000 TO No 170423810-WA-MSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 3, 2018, 10:00 AM, on the front steps, main entrance, San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court St #7, Friday Harbor, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of San Juan, State of Washington, to-wit: THAT PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST OF W.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A WOODEN HUB SHOWN BY RECORD AS MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE SOUTH 0°05`52” WEST, 47.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 53°20`48” WEST, 33.46 FEET TO A SPIKE FOUND MARKING THE P.I. OF A CURVE IN THE CENTERLINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 4 AS

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SAIDCOUNTY ROAD IS DESCRIBED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR`S FILE NO. 77877, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE ALONG THE TANGENT OF SAID CURVE AND THE CENTERLINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD, SOUTH 53°20`48” WEST, 77.24 FEET TO A POINT DESIGNATED IN SAID COUNTY ROAD INSTRUMENT AS POINT “A”, SAID POINT BEING THE P.C. OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 22°29`33” AND A RADIUS OF 500.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE 196.28 FEET TO THE P.T.; THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE, SOUTH 59°08`45” EAST, 22.50 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF SAID COUNTY ROAD WITH THE FOUND LOCATION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4 AS SHOWN ON THE SHORT PLAT RECORDED AT VOLUME 1 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES 58 AND 58A, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID SHORT PLAT ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED COURSES, NORTH 71°50`40” EAST, 317.47 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°37` EAST, 327.38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 75°31`35” EAST, 192.39 FEET TO ANIRON PIPE FOUND AS SHOWN ON SAID SHORT PLAT, AND VERIFIED AS TOLOCATION

BY FIELD MEASUREMENT FROM CONTROLLING MONUMENTS OF SAIDSHORT PLAT; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, SOUTH 42°42`00” EAST, 216.86 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 60°28`45” EAST 248.05 FEET TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 3 OF SAID SHORT PLAT; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3, SOUTH 47°06`00” WEST, 41.96 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 47°06`00`` WEST, 365.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 19°59`40” WEST, 563 .24 FEET TO THENORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE INDRALAYA COUNTY ROAD FROM WHICH POINT, A FOUND IRON PIPE MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3 BEARS SOUTH 81°48`40” WEST, 33.22 FEET; THENCE LEAVING THE BOUNDARY OF SAID SHORT PLAT, SOUTH 01°06`40” WEST, 30.0 FEET TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY SOUTH 88°53`20” EAST, 219.34 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY, NORTH 43°08`47” EAST, 337.02 FEET; THENCE NORTH 30°34`24” EAST, 116.55 FEET;THENCE NORTH 6°53`30” EAST 355.96 FEET; THENCE NORTH 31°36`07” WEST, 109.64 FEET; THENCE 60°28`45” WEST, 38.71 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON..

APN: 272214-010-000 More commonly known as 179 INDRALAYA ROAD, EASTSOUND, WA 98245 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated as of March 11, 2010, executed by WILLIAM R BAWDEN AND DONNA CHARLEEN BAWDEN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON NOR COMMUNITY PROPERTY, KATHY MARIE MONSON-PERSONAL REPRESENATIVE as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for EAGLE HOME

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MORTGAGE LLC, Beneficiary of the DACE BODENHAMER, PERSONAL security instrument, its successors REPRESENTATIVE 179 INDRALA and assigns, recorded March 17, VA ROAD, EASTSOUND, WA 2010 as Instrument No. 98245 KATHY MARIE MONSON2010-0317004 and the beneficial in- PERSONAL REPRESENATIVE terest was assigned to CIT Bank, 6216 NORTHRIDGE RD, SNOHOMN.A. and recorded January 11, 2018 ISH, WA 98245 KATHY MARIE as Instrument Number MONSON-PERSONAL REPRESE2018-0111013 of official records in NATIVE 179 INDRALAYA ROAD, the Office of the Recorder of San EASTSOUND, WA 98245 KATHY Juan County, Washington. II. No ac- MARIE MONSON-PERSONAL REPtion commenced by CIT Bank, N.A., RESENATIVE C/O DEREK MANN & the current Beneficiary of the Deed ASSOCIATES PLLC, P.O. BOX 399, of Trust is now pending to seek sat- EASTSOUND, WA 98245 by both isfaction of the obligation in any first class and certified mail on FebCourt by reason of the Borrowers’ or ruary 12, 2018, proof of which is in Grantors’ default on the obligation the possession of the Trustee; and secured by the Deed of Trust/Mort- the Borrower and Grantor were pergage. Current Beneficiary: CIT Bank, sonally served with said written NoN.A. Contact Phone No: tice of Default or the written Notice of 800-441-4428 Address: 2900 ESPE- Default was posted February 12, RANZA CROSSING, AUSTIN, TX 2018 in a conspicuous place on the 78758 III. The default(s) for which real property described in Paragraph this foreclosure is made is/are as fol- I above, and the Trustee has poslows: Failed to pay the principal bal- session of proof of such service or ance which became all due and pay- posting. VII. The Trustee whose able based upon the death of all name and address are set forth bemortgagors, pursuant to paragraph 6 low will provide in writing to anyone under the Note, and pursuant to requesting it, a statement of all costs paragraph 9 of the Deed of Trust. and fees due at any time prior to the PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST DUE sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will INFORMATION Principal Balance as be to deprive the Grantor and all of March 30,2018 $352,952.29 Inter- those who hold by, through or under est due through March 30, 2018 the Grantor of all their interest in the $209,748.22 TOTAL PRINCIPAL above described property. IX. AnyBALANCE AND INTEREST DUE: one having any objections to this $562,700.51 PROMISSORY NOTE sale on any grounds whatsoever will INFORMATION Note Dated: March be afforded an opportunity to be 11, 2010 Note Amount: $915,000.00 heard as to those objections if they Interest Paid To: May 12, 2017 Next bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale Due Date: June 12, 2017 IV. The pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure sum owing on the obligation secured to bring such a lawsuit may result in by the Deed of Trust is: The principal a waiver of any proper grounds for sum of $352,952.29, together with invalidating the Trustees’ Sale. X. If interest as provided in the Note or the Borrower received a letter under other instrument secured, and such RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS other costs and fees as are due unTHE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE der the Note or other instrument se- FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR cured, and as are provided by stat- HOME. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS ute. V. The above described real OR TENANTS - The purchaser at property will be sold to satisfy the ex- the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to pospense of sale and the obligation se- session of the property on the 20th cured by the Deed of Trust as pro- day following the sale, as against the vided by statute. Said sale will be Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the made without warranty, expressed or owner) and anyone having an interimplied, regarding title, possession est junior to the Deed of Trust, inor encumbrances on August 3, 2018. cluding occupants who are not tenThe defaults referred to in Paragraph ants. After the 20th day following the III must be paid by July 23, 2018, (11 sale the purchaser has the right to days before the sale date) to cause a evict occupants who are not tenants discontinuance of the sale. The sale by summary proceedings under the will be discontinued and terminated if Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter at any time before July 23, 2018 (11 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied days before the sale) the default as property, the purchaser shall provide set forth in Paragraph III is paid and a tenant with written notice in accorthe Trustees’ fees and costs are dance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: paid. Payment must be in cash or March 29,2018 MTC Financial Inc. with cashiers’ or certified checks dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointfrom a State or federally chartered ed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burbank. The sale may be terminated ton, Vice President MTC Financial any time after the July 23, 2018 (11 Inc. dba Trustee Corps 500 Union days before the sale date) and be- Street, Suite 620 Seattle, WA 98101 fore the sale, by the Borrower or Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 Grantor or the holder of any recordTDD: (800) 833-6388 For Pay Off ed junior lien or encumbrance by Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. paying the principal and interest, DBA Trustee Corps SALE INFORplus costs, fees and advances, if MATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON any, made pursuant to the terms of LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORVI. 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The following was submitted by the Cider and Mead Festival.

Cider and mead sippin’ time is here!

For the eighth year in a row, Orcas Island will host the Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival on Saturday, July 28, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Village Green in Eastsound.

At last count, 16 new and returning producers will be offering a wide variety of ciders and meads: 2 Towns Ciderhouse; Beehaven Beverage; BoatHouse Ciderworks; Channel Marker Cider; Chaucer’s Mead; Finnriver Farm and Cidery; Girl Meets Dirt; Incline Cider; Locust Cider; PearUP; Portland Cider; Rev. Nat’s Hard Cider; Louis Raison French Cidre; Sky River Mead; Tieton Cider Works; and Westcott Bay Traditional Cider. Visitors to the big white tasting tent and cider garden will be able to purchase and take home their favorite brews.

Adults 21 and over may enter the tasting tent for as little as $15 which

LOWER TAVERN Lunch and Dinner Open daily at 11 a.m.

Food to 10 p.m. (Sun - Thurs) Food to 11 p.m. (Fri and Sat) 46 Prune Alley , 376 - 4848 MIJITAS MEXICAN KITCHEN Open Monday - Saturday, 4 p.m.

“To Go” Lunch Tues - Fri, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Happy Hour 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Seasonal 310 A Street (at N. Beach Rd) 376 - 6722 THE MADRONA BAR AND GRILL Sunday - Thursday 11:30 - 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 11:30 - 10 p.m.

Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 3 - 6 p.m. and ALL DAY SUNDAY 376 - 7171 PIZZERIA PORTOFINO Dine - In/Take - Out Open 7 Days Mon. - Sun. 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 376 - 2085 WHITE HORSE PUB Open from 11:30 to midnight 7 days a week Serving food until 10 p.m.

Happy hour M - F 3 - 6 p.m.

246 Main St, 376 - PUBS

outlaw ballads, dirty jazz, circus freakouts, shanty-rags, string band funk, lonesome heart-breakers and whiskeybottle love songs, blended together in a sweet song syrup somewhere between a ramble and a roar. Orcas Island’s own Tow-Away Zone will play from 2-4 p.m.

The big white tasting tent will be pitched alongside the Farmers Market, which will be in full swing offering produce, flowers, food and crafts.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors: T Williams Realty; Island Market; Girl Meets Dirt; Permit Resources; Sircely Marketing & Design; Gudgell Properties & Seastar Lodging; Drink Rinse Repeat Growlers; Ray’s Pharmacy & General Store; Roses Bakery Café; Islands’ Sounder; Orcas Issues; Kevin Colomby; Mount Baker Farm; and Rosario Resort.

To stay informed, check it all out at www.orcasislandciderfest.org and www.facebook.com/orcasislandciderfest.

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EASTSOUND ENZO’S CAFE Open daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

N. Beach Rd, 376 - 3732

includes admission, tastes and a commemorative tasting glass. And by popular demand, tickets may be ordered in advance via Brown Paper Tickets at www.orcasislandciderfest.org/gettickets.

All proceeds from the festival benefit Orcas Island Children’s House, a non-profit early learning center that provides a dynamic play-based curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten and life.

Judging of the hotly contested Orcas Island Home Brew competition will begin at 2 p.m. To enter, bring your best brew to the tent by 1 p.m. Coveted prizes again this year are beautiful hand-crafted Cider Festival growlers created by Philip Shane, Drink Rinse Repeat (formerly Orcas Island Growlers). Your $20 entry fee includes your ticket to the festival.

And as for music, Hot Damn Scandal will put thunder in your cider!

They’ll perform “Northwest Devil Swing” from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring

WILD ISLAND Tuesday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

18 Urner Street, Eastsound DEER HARBOR DEER HARBOR RESTAURANT Open nightly.

Live music every night!

(360) 376 - 1040

Have you ever met a cat as sweet as me? I’m not sure that would be possible.

My name is Wendy and I’m all good things in a small package. My fur is soft and white, and my intention is to love and be loved. Visit me at the shelter any day from 2 to 5 p.m.

ROSARIO ROSARIO RESORT AND SPA The Mansion Restaurant Breakfast: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. daily Dinner: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. daily *reservations suggested Moran Lounge 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun-Thurs 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fri-Sat Cascade Bay Grill 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily 360.376.2222 ORCAS LANDING ORCAS HOTEL / OCTAVIA’S BISTRO Dinner 7 nights a week 4 - 9 p.m.

Happy hour 50% off small plates 4 - 5 p.m.

Orcas Hotel Café Open daily 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.orcashotel.com • 376 - 4300 OLGA CATKIN CAFE Breakfast and lunch all day Tuesday - Sunday 9 - 3 (Closed Monday) In the Olga Artworks building 376 - 3242 • www.catkincafe.com

Call the SOUNDER to advertise 376-4500 Cost: $13.25 per listing 6 LINES MAX

This Fri & Sat • 8 pm

Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall Rated PG-13

First Run Movies/ Independent Films State of the art projection Now serving Beer, Wine & new food items 234 A St, Eastsound • 376-5724