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It’s been a momentous few weeks for staff at OPAL Community Land Trust. The nonprofit has been awarded more than $6 million in state and federal funding to build April’s Grove, a neighborhood of 45 rental units in Eastsound. “This would not have been possible without the strong support demonstrated by the Orcas community and San Juan County for this project,” said Executive Director Lisa Byers in a press release. An award of $4,312,702 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits was officially confirmed in late April. This is the first time in nearly 30 years that a project in San Juan County has received funding from the LIHTC. The tax credit program is the largest source of equity funding for rental housing in the nation. OPAL’s Lavender Hollow was built in 1990 with it. OPAL was also notified that it will receive grants of $1,576,843

OPAL’s fundraising team left to right: President Tim Fuller, trustees Rusty Diggs and Margaret Mills, Executive Director Lisa Byers and trustee and fundraising chair Pegi Groundwater.

from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund and $200,000 from the federal Community Development Block Grant program. After an in-depth assessment and board discussion, Orcas Island

Community Foundation chose to pledge $250,000 to April’s Grove. The money is from a legacy gift left by the late Bob Henigson and is contingent upon all other funds for the project being in place. In addition, OPAL has raised $2

million in private donations and received $217,000 from San Juan County. The total cost of the project is $12.5 million. “When combined with donations from individuals in the community, plus funding already

Parker charged with misconduct by the Criminal Justice Training Commission by Cali Bagby

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A former county detective, who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a sex crime victim, is facing the loss of his police credentials. On April 18, the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission charged former San Juan County Detective Stephen Parker with one count of official misconduct and/ or failure of duty and one count of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant and/or false swearing. Parker has until June 22 to ask for a hearing. If he fails to make this request, his officer certification will be revoked, according to Tisha Jones, certification manager for the commission. According to the charging documents, Parker is facing a misconduct charge because he wilfully neglected to perform his duty as an officer and his actions involved dishonesty

and/or a false statement. Parker made a false or misleading statement when “he voluntarily submitted a signed statement under penalty of perjury to Deputy Lori Sigman of the Skagit County Sheriff ’s Office [the third party who investigated Parker’s relationship with the victim]. Parker’s sworn statement contained a materially false account of his relationship with [the victim],” according to the charging documents. On Aug. 8, Parker wrote in that statement, “I have never had any type of relationship whether physical, sexual or emotional with [the victim].” The Sigman investigation concluded this was not the case. A look at Parker’s history In June 2016, former Orcas Island teacher Gerald Grellet-Tinner was found guilty of two counts of sexual misconduct in the first degree. In the state of Washington a teacher and student both have to be 21 or older to have

consensual sex. The victim was 19 at the time. Later that summer, a new trial was granted based on lead detective Parker’s alleged relationship with the student. In December 2016, Parker resigned. A few weeks later he sold his island home and moved with his family to Florida. In 2017, the independent investigation was finalized. The final report alleged that Parker had an inappropriate relationship with the crime victim, showed disrespectful conduct toward her, used aliases to hide communication with her and shared details of other cases. In April 2017, San Juan Superior Court Judge Donald Eaton dismissed the misconduct charge against Grellet-Tinner. A few days later, Grellet-Tinner’s attorney sent a press release stating they would be seeking $10 million in compensation for damages stemming from the alleged violation of his constitutional rights by the county.

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committed from San Juan County, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, other foundations and two loans, April’s Grove now has 85 percent of the money needed to build,” said Byers. OPAL also received $204,000 from the Housing Trust Fund to purchase four scattered-site homes on Orcas and convert them to the community land trust model, making them permanently affordable to qualifying low-income homebuyers. “You cannot imagine how joyful we all feel,” said OPAL Outreach Manager Judy Whiting. “It’s very sad and difficult to have people come in looking for housing and we have to say all of our apartments are full.” One young woman, who has special needs, comes into the office every week to check on housing availability. Other locals currently in need of a home include a single man living in the woods, a young

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by Marty Zier

Sports contributor

The Lady Vikings’ softball team wrapped up its regular season with two losses to the Friday Harbor Wolverines, the only team in the league the Vikings were not able to beat. “We matched up against Friday Harbor in the first game and played well, but we fell just short in a 6-5 loss,” said Coach Kevin White. “We had a solid game and racked up 10 hits and eight walks, but we just couldn't capitalize.” In game two of the double header, White looked past the Wolverines and toward playoffs. “We changed line-ups around and got some field time for some other players to prepare for the districts,” he said. The Vikings lost the second game, 15-0. “We finished (11-3) overall in the regular season and with a (1-2) record out of the tournament this past weekend in Blaine, Washington,” said White. “We had some great plays by our team members and great learning experience to keep getting ready for later this month and next season. We will play as the #2 seed in a single elimination 2018 District 1 2B Softball Tournament to go to state, May 19 at Janicki Fields in Sedro Woolley.” The Vikings’ baseball team split two close games on two islands in a two-day series with the Friday Harbor Wolverines, April 30 and May 1.

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Flora Lister (above), Emma Rodgers (right) and Tomas Holmes (far right) in the game against Friday Harbor on May 1. The Vikings won the first game 4-2 on their home field while losing the next day on San Juan Island, 5-4. The Vikings finish the regular season at (8-4) behind Friday Harbor (10-1), Concrete (6-6), La Conner (4-7) and Darrington (1-11). As the #2 seed, the Vikings prepare for the 2018 Bi District 1/2 2B Baseball Tournament at Janicki Fields in Sedro Woolley, May 8-12. Vikings golf hosted Lopez and lost 232 to 263 on May 1. “Lopez brought 10 players; eight women

and two men while Orcas played one woman and four men,” said Assistant Bob Nutt. “The top five scores were counted from each team and Lopez won. The course was challenging with wet spots and tall grass in the fairway.” Orcas golf sent four boys to play in the fourth annual Friday Harbor Invitational on May 4. Mt. Vernon Christian won the tournament, which had competitors from Friday Harbor, Lopez and Anacortes. The invitational was a warm up for playoffs that start next week. Four Orcas boys – two seniors, Leif Gustafson and Serei O’Toole and two sophomores, Joe Brewer

and Ewan Lister – will travel to post season Bi District 1 Qualifier at The Gallery on Whidbey Island May 9. Then sophomores Maia and Zoe Lewis-Shunk travel to North Bellingham Golf Course for their Bi District Qualifier on May 10. Bi District Championships and the State Qualifier are May 17 at The Gallery on Whidbey Island. Orcas Rowing hosts its annual fund raising 24-Hour Row at Island Market, starting Friday, May 11 at noon and ending Saturday at noon. Rowers will keep the ergometer going 24 hours straight in an effort to raise money for the team equipment via donations and selling shirts and hats.

Orcas sailing is on to nationals The Orcas sailing team went undefeated this past weekend with a 13-0 winloss record at the Northwest District Interscholastic Sailing Association’s 2018 team race district championships in Silverdale, Washington. The team will represent NWISA at the Interscholastic Sailing Association’s National Championships “The Baker Trophy” in San Diego over Memorial Day weekend.

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Alleged crossSJC Sheriff’s Log border drug trafficking off SJI by Hayley Day

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Two men allegedly involved in a rash of drug trafficking over a year ago off the coast of San Juan Island are facing charges and sentencing. In open waters south of San Juan Island, two boaters allegedly trafficked illegal drugs into Canada from around December 2016 to February 2017. A Washington state man admitted to giving cocaine and methamphetamine to a Canadian man, who allegedly transported them over the border by vessel, according to U.S. court documents. Gary Todd Horton of Olympia, Washington has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to illegally exporting drugs to Canada and faces sentencing this September, according to a public affairs official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. William Milton Barnes of Saanich, British Columbia, is facing 11 charges related to importing and trafficking illegal narcotics into Canada, according to a press release by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Horton’s plea agreement from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington states that Horton met Barnes’ boat south of San Juan Island, on Feb. 23, 2017, and gave Barnes dry bags filled with cocaine and methamphetamine. After the exchange, Horton’s Boston Whaler powerboat was boarded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. According to court documents, a drug detection dog smelled narcotics and officers found a receipt for dry bags. Horton was arrested by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations agents when he docked at the Cornet Bay Marina near Deception Pass, where agents say he admitted to transporting illegal narcotics. When Barnes docked in Victoria, he was also arrested. The RCMP press release states that the following were seized from Barnes: “over 55 kilograms of cocaine, over 47 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, over 1 kilogram of heroin, 15 firearms including five handguns, a prohibited large capacity magazine, over $150,000 in cash and two high-speed vessels.” Horton has only pleaded guilty to exporting cocaine and methamphetamine. According to U.S. Court documents, on Dec. 15, 2016, Horton also admitted that he met Barnes for roughly five minutes while on their boats, about four nautical miles south of San Juan Island. When Barnes returned to Victoria, the court documents state that Canadian officials observed Barnes unload dry bags from his boat. Court documents state that Horton admitted he was paid $50,000 for the Feb. 23, 2017, transaction, and tens of thousands of dollars for other smuggling trips. He also admitted to trafficking drugs on two other occasions, but they are not detailed in Horton’s guilty plea from the courts. San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs said his office was not involved in the investigation or arrests, but deputies regularly make local patrols on the water and work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard on drug trafficking cases. “We’re on the water all the time,” said Krebs. According to the RCMP, the arrests were made using a cross-border program, called Operation Shiprider, which includes the ongoing efforts of agencies such as the RCMP, ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls: April 25 • An Orcas deputy conducted a traffic stop in Eastsound. The driver was issued a citation for speeding 38 mph in a 25 mph zone. • A driver was issued a citation by a San Juan Island deputy for failing to stop at stop sign and warned for expired vehicle registration. • A San Juan Island deputy was dispatched to a report of a residential burglary that was later found out to be a landlord violation. An informational report was taken. • A Lopez deputy took a report that a subject had violated the conditions of release imposed by the court in a recent case. • A Lopez Island deputy took a report of tree theft from the Lopez Hill Preserve. The steward for the land bank discovered where two trees had been cut for firewood. One of the trees had been standing timber, cut down by the perpetrator. • A deputy stopped a vehicle on Orcas Road for a lane travel violation at night. Further investigation revealed there was probable cause to believe the driver was DUI. The driver was arrested, processed and released. Charging decisions are pending blood test results. • Deputies responded to a report of a domestic violence incident in Eastsound. After further investigation, it was determined no assault took place. A report was written. April 26 • A driver was issued a citation for failure to wear a seat belt and warned for expired vehicle registration in Friday Harbor.

• A Lopez deputy responded to a citizen’s complaint of a dog at large near their sheep. The dog was detained, returned to its owner and a dog-at-large citation was issued. • A Lopez deputy stopped a man who was driving 38 mph in a 25-mph zone of Fisherman Bay Road. The man was issued citations for speeding and driving with a suspended license. • A deputy issued a citation to a driver for failure to stop at a stop sign and warned them for speeding in Friday Harbor. • A deputy issued a citation for speeding and not having insurance in Friday Harbor. • A deputy issued a citation for speeding in Friday Harbor. • A deputy stopped a vehicle in the Lopez Village after he saw him speeding. The deputy issued the driver a speeding ticket. April 27 • A deputy was dispatched to investigate a drug overdose on San Juan Island. • An Orcas deputy investigated a report of child abuse. • A deputy issued a citation to a driver in Friday Harbor for speeding and for not having a valid operating license. • A Lopez deputy stopped a vehicle on Port Stanley Road after he saw the driver not wearing his seat belt. He issued the driver a ticket for failing to wear his seat belt and for not having vehicle insurance. • An Orcas deputy responded to a reported vehicle collision. Further investigation suggested a female driver had been driving at an unsafe speed, attempted to avoid a collision, sideswiped another vehicle and impacted

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a sidewalk. The driver was issued a citation for negligent driving. April 28 • A San Juan deputy was contacted by a person reporting a suspicious circumstance. The person reported that someone entered a vehicle and poured liquid in the passenger area. • A Lopez deputy observed a subject with a flashlight moving among the boats in the Lopez Islander Resort Marina. The deputy found a marina guest out walking his dog at night. April 29 • An Orcas deputy was dispatched to a domestic incident. It was determined that it was verbal only. A report was taken. • An anonymous female

delivered an iPhone and wallet to dispatch on San Juan Island and indicated that the items had been found on the sidewalk outside of Herb’s Tavern. • The reporting deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to trespassing. The involved parties were contacted, and one person was served with a trespass warning letter. • A deputy on Orcas located a subject with a misdemeanor warrant. The subject was arrested on the warrant as well as possession of dangerous drugs. • A Lopez Island deputy investigated a two-vehicle, no-injury collision on Ferry Road. A local man was issued citations for driving while his

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Exchange Team Gets Trained in First Aid, CPR By John Carl, For The Exchange

A goal of Orcas Recycling Services (ORS), as soon as The Exchange was reopened, was to train as many staff and volunteers in basic first aid and CPR as possible. We’ve made a good start on achieving that goal. With the cooperation of Alan Stameisen of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue, we’ve been able to offer two training sessions. Alan provided training and certification in Basic First Aid; Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); and Automatic External Defibrillation (AED). He makes the class a real “hands-on” experience, and keeps everyone involved for maximum effectiveness. All participant comments indicated an enjoyable learning environment. All ORS transfer station staff are

certified. We have also trained almost all of our new Exchange employees and volunteers. Our special thanks go to the volunteers who dedicated a day to accomplish their training. This includes Susan Malins, John Gratch, Anne Garfield, Toby Cooper, Chuck Greening, Kim Skarda, Barbara Bentley, Mark Mayer, Margie Doyle, Aarikka Tuss, Marcia Gillingham, and Don Irwin.Up next for staff and volunteers is fire extinguisher training May 14. ORS/The Exchange is always looking for volunteers. If you are interested, stop by The Exchange and speak with the staff. You can also sign up on our website at www.exchangeorcas.org/volunteer.

Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange is a community-driven 501(c) (3) non-profit with a mission to: “Build a zero-waste community through service, education, and stewardship of our waste/resource stream.” Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange has been in operation since 1984, managing the Orcas Island Transfer Station since September 2013, and operating a new Exchange reuse store since November 2017. http://www.exchangeorcas.org” www.exchangeorcas.org

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PARKER FROM 1 Parker’s questionable conduct was responsible for reduced charges or dismissal of three sex crime cases in San Juan County. In addition to the Grellet-Tinner case, a former San Juan Island soccer coach, originally charged with the rape of a child, agreed to a plea deal of a misdemeanor on July 12, 2017. According to

prosecutors, Parker failed to report the incident to them. A year after the alleged crime occurred, the victim’s parents came to the sheriff ’s office to complain that no action had been taken. Sheriff Ron Krebs asked a deputy to investigate the case. The deputy found three recorded interviews made by Parker: two from the victim and one from the soccer coach. These initial files never made it to the

prosecutor’s office. The third case involved rape charges of a 20-monthold child, which were dropped to molestation charges on Jan. 6, 2017 because the perpetrator’s confession to Parker was thrown out by the judge. (Read more at www.islandssounder.com.) Both Parker and GrelletTinner maintain their innocence to this day.

‘GiveOrcas’ fundraising campaign is going on now Submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation. The Orcas Island Community Foundation’s Annual GiveOrcas campaign is up and running. Check out www.GiveOrcas.org to read and review the 20 proposals vetted and approved by the Community Foundation’s 13-member committee. There is a full range of opportunities supporting the arts, social services, education and the environment. The entire community is invited to participate as ‘Partners in Philanthropy,’ contributing at any level to the proposals that match their passions. “Serving on the OICF Grants Committee opened my eyes to the wide range of needs here on Orcas. I can confidently say that the organizations displayed in this year’s GiveOrcas catalog have been vetted thoroughly by the committee and are all welldeserving. I can’t wait to watch as our community members step up to ensure these amazing nonprofits get the funding they need. I will certainly be giving this year!”

said Meagan Gable, a member of this year’s grants committee. Requests total $278,866 this year; OICF allocates a portion of the earnings from its community endowment to the GiveOrcas campaign, however the total requested far exceeds the funds available. This is where you can shine as a Partner in Philanthropy. To participate as a Partner, simply make a donation of any size at GiveOrcas.org. (Donations can also be made by cash, check or stock; mail your donation—made out to OICF—to PO Box 1496, Eastsound, WA 98245, or drop by the OICF office.) Your donation of just $10 or more carries our island tradition of neighbors helping neighbors forward. One hundred percent of your gift goes directly to the program of your choice – OICF even covers the credit card fee. Join us for the 2018 Awards Celebration at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, at the Orcas Center to honor the people and programs that keep Orcas a wonderful place to call home.

Dr. Foist seeing patients at PIMC “I believe the key to a successful patient relationship is to listen carefully and involve them in the decision-making process.”

Nadine Burrington Foist MD, OB/GYN, of Fidalgo Medical Associates in Anacortes, is now seeing patients at Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor the 4th Thursday of each month.

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OPAL FROM 1 couple in a 28-foot trailer, several people whose rentals are being sold by the landlord and a single mother living in an RV. April’s Grove The effort to build April’s Grove began three years ago when OPAL signed a purchase and sale agreement to buy 3.8 acres on North Beach Road (across from the Funhouse) from longtime islanders Jim and Betsy Nelson. Through community donations and a low-interest loan, OPAL was able to purchase the land and install 30 water utility connections for $1 million in August 2017. The project is named for the beloved

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cow and former Eastsound mayor who once lived in the orchard next door. The 45 rentals within 12 buildings are for households earning as low as $10,000 to as much as $80,000 per year. Rent will range from $300 to $1300 a month, with rent set at 30 percent of household income. There will be four studios; 11 one-bedrooms; 17 two-bedrooms; and 13 three-bedrooms. Household configurations will range from individuals to families with four or five children, and residents will include people who have been homeless, people with disabilities and seniors. All of the townhomes or flats will have entries that are flush to the ground and 14 of the units will be fully

ADA accessible. The neighborhood will also include showers, a laundry facility and post office boxes for the general public. The plan is to break ground by January 2019, but first, a final $2 million must be raised by the end of the year. Donors can give now or have until 2020 to pay. Pledges can be made online at www.opalclt.org, by email at opalclt@opalclt. org or by calling 360-3763191. “We’ll be reaching out to the community again over the next few months. Housing touches everyone and continues to be the island’s greatest need. Our aim is to complete construction and begin renting in 2020,” said Byers.

Community news briefs Class reunion

If you were a part of the classes of 1990 or earlier, or were a teacher, coach or administrator come to a reunion on Aug. 11, at the home of Bart and Shelley Curtis at 1867 Mount Baker Road. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. followed by dinner and camaraderie. The cost is $30 per person. For questions or to RSVP: 376-6009 or curtis@rockisland.com.

Some OPALCO bills delivered late This month there was a service disruption with the postal service that resulted in several island zip codes receiving their OPALCO bills two weeks behind schedule. This has left some members at risk of penalty fees. It is OPALCO’s policy if you have paid your bill on time for the last 12 months they can waive the penalty fee. Bills were due May 7. The other option for OPALCO members is to use SmartHub, an online bill pay system. Not only is it an easy way to pay your bill, you can check your electric usage throughout the month, set up autopay and never have another penalty fee. Go to https:// opalco.smar thub.co op/ Login.html# to set up your account or call 360-3763500.

‘Cancer’s Craving for Sugar’ The cancer survivorship group will meet at 5 p.m on May 10 in the Community Church Fireside Room.

Guest speaker Dr. Vincent Shu will present information about the craving cancer has for sugar, the socalled Warburg effect: the metabolic requirements of cell proliferation. Dr. Shu will present scientific data; better understanding of the mechanistic links between cellular metabolism and growth control may ultimately lead to better treatments for cancer. The support group is for anyone touched by cancer, whether that is you, a family member, friend or caregiver. If you, or anyone you know, is dealing with issues related to cancer, come and join the conversation. Call Bogdan at 760-613-3101 for more information.

Orcas Center to hold community conversation Orcas Center hopes you’ll join in the Community C onversation on Wednesday, May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. This event, promised at the annual membership meeting on March 11, will fill you in on what’s new at the center: staff; events coming this summer, including the kids theatre camp taught by Tiffany Loney; big projects like the Leo Lambiel art auction; a new dance rehearsal space, and lots of volunteer opportunities.

Tourism week The following was submitted by the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau. National Travel and Tourism Week, May 6-12, is

the annual salute to the positive effects of travel in the United States. With 2018’s theme of “Travel Then and Now,” The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is taking this opportunity to honor the past and look toward the future of tourism in the archipelago. A prime example is Washington State Ferries. Before the state took over operations in 1951, an armada of steam-powered vessels known as the Mosquito Fleet served a variety of ports around Puget Sound from the mid-1850s until the 1930s. Today, WSF is the largest operator in the U.S. and second largest in the world for the number of vehicles carried. Then, our waterfronts were industrial sites for limestone production, canneries, a saw mill, a kelp processing plant and a substantial fishing fleet. Now, our shores host a variety of public parks, resorts, shops, tour boat companies and pleasure boat marinas. Our visitors spent just over $235 million in 2017 on lodgings, food, recreation, entertainment and the arts. Approximately 2,300 jobs are directly related to the tourism industry. With tourism occupying such a significant percentage of the San Juan Islands economy, this is a golden opportunity to add sustainability to the mix of what attracts visitors from around the globe. A recent report from Booking.com shows that 87 percent of travelers want to travel sustainably.

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Editorial by Colleen Smith Armstrong Editor/Publisher

don’t fault anyone for owning a vacation rental or second home in the San Juans. Our economy relies on tourism, and many of the “snow birds” who live here only in the summer contribute significantly to our tax base and enrich our community in other ways. However, I’ve lived in this county for most of my life, and you cannot deny that rentals – affordable or otherwise – have decreased. And with property prices currently on the rise, owning a home is not an option for some. This is true for other desirable places in our region. Try renting or owning in Seattle. This forces families, single parents and young adults to accept living situations that are substandard. Here is a sampling of residents in our community who need a new place to call home: a young man living in the woods; a single mother with two teens renting rooms in a drafty, moldy house; a woman and her aging family member who have been displaced after their rental sold; a widow with a back injury To read more who lost her rental after the landlord about April’s defaulted on the mortgage; and a single Grove, see Page 1. parent of two small children living in a loft without an indoor toilet. The housing situation is not going to fix itself. It takes an organization like OPAL Community Land Trust, forward-thinking donors and contributions at the local, state and federal level to make reasonably priced rentals a reality. OPAL’s $12.5 million, 45-unit project April’s Grove on North Beach Road is slated to break ground in January 2019. In April, the nonprofit was notified it had been granted $4,312,702 in federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits. This is the first time in nearly 30 years that a project in San Juan County has received funding from that program. One of the requirements is showing significant community buy-in, and we think OPAL’s incredible fundraising efforts – $2 million in private donations – proved that. The organization was also just awarded $1,576,843 from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund and $200,000 from the federal Community Development Block Grant program. Prior to this outstanding news, the Orcas Island Community Foundation chose to pledge $250,000 to April’s Grove. The money is from a legacy gift left by the late Bob Henigson and is contingent upon all other funds for the project being in place. In addition, OPAL received $217,000 from San Juan County. Combined with loans and money from other foundations, the project is 85 percent funded Another $2 million from donors is needed by the end of year for this undertaking to be completed. Pledges can be made online at www. opalclt.org, by email at opalclt@opalclt.org or by calling 360-3763191. Unrelated to April’s Grove, OPAL received $204,000 from the Housing Trust Fund to purchase four scattered-site homes on Orcas and convert them to the community land trust model, making them permanently affordable to qualifying low-income homebuyers. The reality is that we need a diverse selection of residents to keep our community moving forward in a positive direction. We are so thankful to have organizations like OPAL and OICF as well as donors who agree.

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Thank you from the hospital board As your newly elected Public Hospital District commissioners we would like to thank all the members of our community for taking the time to learn about this ballot measure so that you could make an informed decision. The approximately 77 percent “yes” vote is much appreciated. We realize that you have placed a great deal of trust in us since the PHD legislation requires that the District be passed without giving the voters the ability to specify the levy rate. We will do everything we can to be worthy of that trust. We are committed to representing the members of our community in an open and honest manner. Our primary goal is to enable the members of our community to have access to primary and urgent care in a financially sustainable manner. We take our fiduciary responsibility to our taxpayers and all the members of our community seriously. We will do everything possible to ensure that we have high quality health care here on Orcas and that we spend your taxpayer dollars wisely and cost effectively. We realize that we will be faced with making many difficult decisions with which not everyone will agree. However, we commit to engage in an open and transparent process, we will listen to all points of view and we will seriously consider all reasonable options in our

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TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL ORCAS High Low Precip April 30 57° 49° 0.08” May 01 60° 50° 0.00” May 02 63° 47° 0.00” May 03 68° 47° 0.00” May 04 59° 48° 0.00” May 05 62° 46° 0.00” May 06 68° 53° 0.00” Precipitation this week: 0.08” Precipitation in April: 4.12” Precipitation for May: 00.00” / for 2018: 15.73” Reported by Weather.com Sunrise Sunset May 09 5:38 a.m. 8:38 p.m. May 10 5:36 a.m. 8:40 p.m. May 11 5:35 a.m. 8:41 p.m. May 12 5:34 a.m. 8:42 p.m. May 13 5:32 a.m. 8:44 p.m. May 14 5:31 a.m. 8:45 p.m. May 15 5:30 a.m. 8:46 p.m.

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decision process. We would like to thank the 35-plus members of the Coalition for Orcas Health Care and many others for all the hard work they contributed to help the members of our community understand what the PHD is all about and to enable us all to have access to primary and urgent care here on Orcas. And thank you, again, to the members of our community for your support. Diane Boteler Richard Frailick Pegi Groundwater Art Lange Patty Miller

Traffic concerns in Eastsound Once again I was nearly hit headon in Eastsound in the southbound lane of Prune Alley by someone coming over the center line, instead of waiting for oncoming traffic to clear. Because of a vehicle that was parked in front of the liquor store right in front of three signs in a row that say “no parking any time, tow away zone.” This same scenario has occurred in front of Roses Cafe just past the spaces that are provided for parallel parking and on other

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streets in town too. We have needed more parking in Eastsound for years, and yet it seems every time a property is developed in town we lose more public parking. For instance, just north of the liquor store. I asked this question several years ago: “Are there any plans for additional parking in or around Eastsound? If not, why not?” For those of you who go over the center line to avoid any kind of obstacle in your lane, when traffic is approaching from the opposite direction, be prepared to suffer dire consequences, for sooner or later the law of averages is bound to catch up to you. This notion of some locals who somehow think they are privileged and can park and drive without consideration for others or traffic laws needs to stop. So I would respectfully request the county to please paint the curbs yellow and put up permanent “no parking – tow away zone” signs where needed ASAP, and I would like to thank Herb Crowe and his deputies for addressing this issue here recently! In closing I would like to say to those of you who go to Roses or the liquor store, don’t be afraid to walk a little farther. The exercise just might do you some good! Mick Stevens Orcas Island

THU, MAY 10 • Orcas Island Park and Recreation District, 4-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station. • Port of Orcas Commissioners, 4:30 p.m., airport conference room.

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Commissioners sworn in

Celebration of life Robert and Joy Bennett A combined celebration of life for Robert and Joy Bennett is planned at 1 p.m., May 19, at American Legion

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Judge Stewart Andrew (in the tie, middle) swore in (left to right) Art Lange, Patty Miller, Richard Fralick, Pegi Groundwater and Diane Boteler as public hospital district commissioners on Sunday, May 6. Lange motioned to appoint Fralick as board president and Miller as board secretary. The board unanimously approved. The commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, May 8 to set an official time for future meetings. Watch the Sounder for updates.

Candidate filing week If you have ever wanted to be an elected official, now is your chance. Candidates may submit their filings online, by email, by fax or in person at the San Juan County Elections Office at 55 Second Street, Suite A, Friday Harbor. Online candidate filing will be available from 9 a.m. on Monday, May 14, until 4 p.m. on Friday, May 18. In person, emailed and faxed filings will be accepted from 8 a.m. on Monday, May 14, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 18. Mail-in filings will be processed on May 14. Mailed filings will be accepted if they are received at the elections office no later than Friday, May 14. If filing by mail, forms should be mailed to San Juan County Auditor, Elections Office, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Candidates should consider filing online. Candidates who file online will receive confirmation and updates when other candidates file for that office. To file online, go to the elections webpage at www.sanjuanco.com/ elections and navigate to “Candidate Filing Online” under “Candidate Information.” Candidates filing for federal or state offices will file with the Secretary of State. The names of candidates facing two or more challengers will appear on the Aug. 7 primary ballot. Offices with one or two candidates filed will go directly to the Nov. 6 general election ballot. For more information about filing, call the elections office at 360-378-3357 or email elections@sanjuanco.com. The following offices are open for filing: - U.S. Senator, six- Congressional District 2 (Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish,

Whatcom) U.S. Representative, two-year term, partisan, $1,740. - Legislative District 40 (San Juan, Skagit, Whatcom) State Representative Pos. 1, twoyear term, partisan, $477.76. - State Representative Pos. 2, two-year term, partisan, $477.76. - San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney, four-year term, partisan, $1,542.28. - San Juan County Assessor, four-year term, nonpartisan, $862.03. - San Juan County Auditor, four-year term, nonpartisan, $862.03. - San Juan County Clerk, four-year term, nonpartisan, $862.03. - San Juan County Council Residency District 3, four-year term, nonpartisan, $806.32. - San Juan County Sheriff, four-year term, nonpartisan, $1,141.34. - San Juan County Treasurer, four-year term, nonpartisan $862.03. - San Juan County District Court Judge, four-year term, nonpartisan, $1,240.40. - Washington State Supreme Court Justice Pos. 2, six-year term, nonpartisan, $1,866.81. - Washington State Supreme Court Justice Pos. 8, six-year term, nonpartisan, $1,866.81. - Washington State Supreme Court Justice Pos. 9, six-year term, nonpartisan, $1,866.81. - Court of Appeals, Division 1, District 3 (Island, San Juan, Skagit, Whatcom) Judge Pos. 1, six-year term, nonpartisan, $1,777.08. - San Juan Superior Court Judge Pos. 1, two-year unexpired term, nonpartisan, $1,691.87. Every Precinct Committee Office for both Democrat and Republican Party.

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Post 93 in Eastsound. The Bennetts both died about seven hours apart on Feb. 2 in Anacortes. They resided at the Lighthouse Memory Care Center for the previous year. They had lived on Alder

Street in Eastsound for more than 25 years and were well acquainted with Orcas Island’s beauty and charms before then. Robert served in the Air Force during the Korean War. The memorial service will include military rites. A lunch will be served.

Orcas man who died in Vietnam to be honored Former Orcas Island resident John Michael (Mickey) Odell, who was killed in Vietnam, is being honored at a May 23 special ceremony in Keyport, Washington. The Navy Gold Star Program is partnering with the Kitsap Naval Station to hold a “Vietnam Pinning Ceremony” for those were not given a “proper welcome home.” They will also be honoring two fallen soldiers, one of whom is Odell. The event is from 10 a.m.– noon at the Naval Undersea Museum. Any Vietnam veteran wishing to be in attendance,

John Michael Odell. recognized and to receive a pin, can email goldstar@ navylifepnw.com by Friday, May 11. The public is also welcome to attend, RSVP

to the aforementioned email address. Odell grew up on Orcas and later attended Western Washington University. He joined the Marines and fought in Vietnam. A funeral was held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, where he had served as an altar boy as a teenager. He is buried at the cemetery in Olga. “A group of us built a window in the church in his honor,” said former Washington Secretary of State Ralph Munro, who was Odell’s roommate at WWU. “We try to put flowers on his grave every year.”

Islanders form official soccer club for Orcas Submitted by the Orcas Football Club A group of committed islanders has banded together to assist Orcas Island Park and Rec (OIPRD) in improving the structure, coordination and level of coaching for all soccer players on Orcas Island. We are proud to announce the newly formed Orcas Island Football Club. OIFC is being launched to foster our community’s love of soccer by providing new opportunities, improved skill-building and an inclusive community culture. We need your help this spring to fundraise $5,000 through the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s Give Where You Live campaign. Please donate now at www. giveorcas.org. Funding from this grant will help OIFC achieve three key goals: implement a new “academy” model of coaching and player development; increase offering of leagues and games; and provide an inclusive soccer atmosphere for all youth and adults who play on Orcas. This spring, OIFC has already begun to implement the “academy” approach, which supported many of our stellar high school players in becoming coaches for younger players. Not only did this prove to be an invaluable personal and professional development activity, but it is inspiring younger generations to follow in the footsteps of successful role models showcasing skills in sportsmanship and teamwork. At the head of the academy is a more

formal coaching/training director to assist players and volunteer coaches in developing a more uniform set of skills, without reinventing the wheel each season. From this infrastructure, OIFC will work to provide new opportunities for islanders, like a 3-on-3 tournament, a ‘traveling team’ option coordinated with Skagit Valley Youth Soccer Association and viewing parties for big games. Soccer (football to the rest of the world) is the world’s most popular sport, and for good reason. With just a ball and your feet, youth and adults alike can kick around for hours on end, developing coordination, mindfulness, physical fitness and appreciation for the improvisation that soccer allows. Add some friends, a field, maybe even some tricky footwork, and the game develops into a strategic chess match played out more than 90 minutes with a high degree of physical and mental effort required. Orcas Island is an ideal place for a thriving soccer club to take root. More than 60 youth players participate in fall and spring seasons each year. These players benefit from a free gear swap for shoes and shin guards, an easy after-school walk to the fields, and now a more visible path toward competing at the highest levels of soccer across the state. Let’s keep it up and make it even better. For more information and to get involved, email Brooke Bruland at brookeb@oiprd. org.

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Mother overcomes addiction for her kids by Hayley Day

Journal reporter

For Mary Uri, giving birth didn’t just provide life to her three daughters, it secured her own. “Being a mother saved my life,” said the San Juan islander. Surviving for her daughters helped Uri overcome an off-and-on battle with addiction, and now she’s ready to help others help themselves. “I would love other moms to be inspired,” said Uri, about her story. “If they are struggling, there is help.” Uri traded a rocky childhood in California for the serene pastures of San Juan when she followed a friend to the island at 19. Her parents were often out drinking, leaving Uri alone

to experiment with alcohol and drugs, like speed, when she was as young as 12. Island life was different for Uri, however. She wasn’t around the temptation of drugs, people were friendly and it was easy for her to find work. She was employed by the San Juan Inn for eight years. Two daughters later and a divorce brought Uri to leave the island for about four years in the early 2000s, where addiction re-entered her life. She returned to the island nine-months clean, with a new daughter in tow. It was island “superheroes,” as Uri calls them, who helped the mother of three get back on her feet. “I would not have made it without the help of this community and the

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From left to right: Daughters Celia and Olive; mother Mary; grand-daughter Nadine; and daughter Daisy.

resources given to me,” she said. San Juan Island Family Resource Center staff, for instance, helped Uri enroll in a program that provided the single mom with two years of rental assistance, while she worked with resource center staff to budget, and set and meet other goals.

Land bank purchases Lopez Hill from state by Mandi Johnson Staff reporter

The San Juan County Land Bank permanently added 400 acres of forested land on Lopez to its protected properties on May 1. “This is a great opportunity for San Juan County through its land bank to permanently protect the land from development and manage it for its natural and recreational values,” said San Juan County Councilman Jamie Stephens. “Unfragmented blocks of land of this size are increasingly uncommon and precious in the San Juan Islands.” The 400-acre parcel has mature second-growth forest, freshwater wetlands, rocky meadows and the highest peak on the island. The land includes Lopez Hill, which was previously owned by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and has been leased by the county since 2009. The state and county’s leasing arrangement followed an announcement by the state that it intended to sell the property that would allow development to occur. A group of locals opposed to the proposal united, forming Friends of Lopez Hill, which, according to the land bank, was “instrumental” in keeping the property public.

Friends of Lopez Hill created and maintain the almost 4 miles of pedestrian, equestrian and mountain biking trails that meander through the property. “This is a win-win for San Juan County and Washington State,” said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, who chairs the board of Natural Resources in addition to leading DNR. “San Juan County gains ownership of a popular recreation spot while the state gets funds to buy property elsewhere that will generate more longterm revenue for public school construction.” The county had a 50-year lease of the DNR-owned property, using a $5 million legislative appropriation to the state’s Trust Land Transfer Program. There is a remaining $1 million on the lease that the county will need to pay to gain permanent ownership. DNR announced via press release that it will use the $1 million payment to buy replacement properties in the state for the Common School Trust, which funds K-12 public school construction statewide. According to a press release, Lopez Hill includes unique environmental, wetland and habitat features that make it more difficult for DNR to harvest timber

— the primary source of funding for the Common School Trust. “These types of transactions with the schools’ trust fund are unusual,” Stephens said. “We are thrilled the State and Lands Commissioner Franz was willing to work with us to make it happen.” This is the second DNR land on Lopez that San Juan County has purchased in the last six months. It bought the 103-acre South Odlin property in December.

When Uri found a house for rent from Ed and Barbara Rouleau, the couple happily dropped the rent $70 to meet Uri’s stipend. She still rents from them today. “They have been awesome,” Uri said. Ashley Strutz, case manager and program coordinator at the resource center, said that meeting the expectations of this rigorous rental assistance program is rare.

“Not everyone that enters the program is as dedicated and worked as hard as Mary did,” said Strutz. “She was great to work with; she worked hard, was engaged and made it through.” During the program Uri even started her own housekeeping business, where she cleans businesses, homes and vacation rentals. She said other locals who supported her include Melanie Rollins, Kathy Hagn, and Steve and BJ Brandli, as well as staff at Compass Health and the county health department. Today, she continues to go to recovery meetings in town. Uri is also a deacon at the Friday Harbor

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Presbyterian Church, where she participates in community service projects. She plans to volunteer with 10to 14-year-olds through the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition, as well. Most importantly, however, Uri is now able to spend time with her daughters Daisy, 22; Celia, 20; Olive, 6; and her baby grand-daughter Nadine. Her favorite family activity: Sunday morning moviewatching in bed. “I feel like I just started living and being present in the life,” she said. This Mother’s Day, Uri has roughly six years of sobriety to celebrate and a lifetime of memories left with her family to look forward to. She wants other moms to know that her reality can be theirs as well. “It’s a struggle to be a single mom, you know, making all the money, paying all the bills,” she said. “It’s a struggle, but it can be done.”

Orcas man charged with burglary and assault by Mandi Johnson Staff reporter

Roy Granados, 32, of Eastsound was charged by the Superior Court of Washington for San Juan County with Burglary in the First Degree – Assault. According to court documents, on April 20, Granados entered an Eastsound residence unlawfully and assaulted a man inside by punching him in the face. The documents said that Granados was allegedly in the victim’s trailer when the victim returned home. The victim asked Granados to leave and that is when he allegedly punched the victim in the left side of his face and then left the trailer after he

said to the victim, “I’ll see you later around, b****.” Deputies visited Granados’ residence where he allegedly said he did not want to talk, turned around and put his hands together behind his back. Deputies then placed Granados under arrest for probable cause. The victim secured a no-contact harassment order against Granados that expires on April 23, 2019. Granados’ arraignment was on May 4 and he pleaded not guilty. His omnibus hearing is June 8, readiness is July 6 and a three-day jury trial starts July 16. There are no previous charges on record for the Granados, whose bail was set at $10,000.

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Possible sidewalk for Haven Road by Mandi Johnson Staff reporter

A proposition by the county to construct a sidewalk along the east side of Haven Road toward Madrona Point has the community talking. During the monthly meeting of the Eastsound Planning Review Committee on Thursday, May 3, several community members voiced their opposition to the county’s plan. “Parking on Haven Road is essential to the wellbeing of our historic hall and the community it serves. The hall is host to over 30 events a week, including 14 different classes from African dance, in alphabetical order, to Zumba,” said Jay Kimball, manager of Odd Fellows Hall which is located on Haven Road.

“The Odd Fellows and thousands of members of the community who visit the hall each year hope you will support maintaining good Haven Road parking access to the hall and downtown.” County Engineer Colin Huntermer explained that in accordance with Ordinance 21-2015, the county is supposed to have developed streetscape requirements for all roads within the village commercial district, which was extended to include Madrona Point during the last Eastsound Subarea Plan update in December 2015. “What didn’t happen in 2015 is we didn’t, collectively, take the street standards which will apply to the commercial core and look at them and see if they are appropriate for areas

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and Harrison Point Lane. “It’s sort of a segue into more residential areas. I think there was some thought as development occurs there we need to provide some infrastructure. But as Colin mentioned, when we got down to thinking about it, the curb, gutter and sidewalk on both sides of the street just doesn’t make sense in some of those areas. So, what we’re proposing – what Colin’s proposed –is a compromise to curb, gutter and sidewalk that will not eliminate parking (but) will allow a safe passageway standard for that road,” said County Councilman Rick Hughes. “We want to have, through public process, design standards for each of the roads in the community that reflect that community.” The EPRC unanimously agreed to encourage the county council to not act on advancing the streetscaping project but to seek design input from the community. The county council met on Orcas on Tuesday, May 8. Watch the Islands’ Sounder for updates to this story.

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SHERIFF FROM 3 license was suspended or revoked in the third degree and for unsafe backing. One vehicle was disabled in the crash and was towed from the scene. • A Friday Harbor deputy responded to a medical call involving an inmate in the jail. The inmate was treated and released from the emergency room at Peace Island Medical Center and transported back to the jail. An information report made. • A deputy responded to a report of a domestic incident in Friday Harbor. It was found that the disturbance was only a verbal argument and not domestic violence. April 30 • A Lopez deputy was called to do a civil standby for a tenant moving personal property from a rental after a lengthy dispute. • The reporting deputy had contact with a person known to have a warrant while in the Friday Harbor area. The person was arrested and transported to the sheriff ’s office. The person was booked into custody. • A Friday Harbor deputy issued a citation for failing to stop at a stop sign. • A Friday Harbor deputy issued citations for failing to stop at a stop sign and no proof of insurance. The deputy gave warnings for expired vehicle registration and for not having registration documentation.. May 1 • A deputy on Orcas responded to a report of a lost cell phone • A deputy was dispatched to citizen dispute in Friday Harbor. A deputy made contact and took a report. • A deputy on Orcas stopped a vehicle for speeding. The driver was issued a citation for speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. • A deputy on Orcas stopped a driver with no license plate on their trailer. The driver was issued a citation. • A deputy on Orcas arrested a subject on a felony warrant. The subject posted bail and was released. • A Lopez deputy received a found wallet and it was returned to the owner. • A Lopez deputy ticketed a vehicle left parked in the roadway near Watmough. • Deputies responded to a report of a domestic violence incident in Eastsound. The suspect fled the scene prior to arrival and has not yet been located. A report was completed. Further efforts are being made to locate the suspect.

Jewett to run for district court judge Submitted by Carolyn Jewett Carolyn Jewett has announced she will run for election to be the next San Juan County District Court judge. The incumbent judge, Judge Stewart Andrew, is not running for re-election. Since 2015, Jewett has handled district court cases

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as a deputy prosecutor for San Juan County. She prosecutes all criminal cases and contested infractions in district court; additionally, she handles some felony cases in superior court and represents the state in other hearings as needed. Working in district court, she has significant experience in handling all the types of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases that make up district court criminal filings. “I know the smallest case can have a huge impact on the person involved,” said Jewett. “That’s why we need to get it right. I would be honored to serve as district court judge and ensure that every case, big or small, is handled respectfully and fairly.” Previously, Jewett worked for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in the District Court Unit. She graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in sociology and Spanish and received her J.D. from the University

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of Washington. Public service has also been a part of Jewett’s life. Growing up in Bremerton, Washington, she spent many years volunteering for Peninsula Community Health Services and Girl Scouts. While in law school, Jewett volunteered with the Immigrant Families Advocacy Project and taught high school mock trial through the Street Law Clinic. This year she had the opportunity to participate in the 2018 “Every 15 Minutes” drunk-driving prevention program with Friday Harbor High School. She will also be coaching

students for the mock trial competition at the high school. “The majority of jury trials in our county occur in District Court, and criminal trials are a large proportion of the District Court’s calendar,” Jewett said. “As a prosecutor, I’ve taken over 20 cases to trial in San Juan County, so I know the rules of evidence and trial procedures. Even more importantly, I’m well-versed in the current statutes and case law that apply in district court, because I research and argue criminal law on an almost daily basis.” In her free time, Jewett loves performing onstage with the San Juan Community Theatre, as well as writing for the theater’s Original Works Project. She also enjoys taking in the beautiful island scenery on long walks, and every so often can be spotted playing pickleball. For more information, call Jewett at 360-550-6907, or email ElectCarolynJewett@ gmail.com.

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Orcas Island Community Foundation info@oicf.us | 360-376-6423 Give Orcas is up and running, and off to a great start! The Orcas Island Community Foundation Annual Grants are now OPEN! We invite you to become a Partner in Philanthropy. Donations of $10 or more can be made online at www.giveorcas.org.

“Being part of the grants committee was very fulfilling for me both professionally and personally. I was able to learn about the incredible work our nonprofits do here as well as assist in the process of presenting these grants to the public. We are lucky to have such a professional, organized community foundation to help foster philanthropy in a truly significant and meaningful way.” ~ Colleen Armstrong, 2018 Grants Committee Member

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“We are thrilled to be accepted into the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s spring grant cycle. This initiative gives us the chance to promote not only our grant request but work as a team to help all Orcas nonprofits listed in the catalog reach their goals and help our island thrive!” ~ Bonnie Burg, Orcas Island Senior Center Operations Comm. Chair

“Donating to the work of nonprofits on our Island is wonderful. Many people put in a great amount of time and effort to help our community. The Community Foundation has done a lot of homework for us in putting together the GiveOrcas catalog. Every organization and their grant proposal has been well vetted. Check it out; there are plenty of good choices. See which worthy efforts resonate with you, which ones you feel inspired to support. As we all help each other we all benefit.” ~ Michael Brennan, donor and former Grants Committee member

“Serving on the OICF Grants Committee opened my eyes to the wide range of needs here on Orcas. I can confidently say that the organizations displayed in this year’s GiveOrcas catalog have been vetted thoroughly by the committee and are all well-deserving. I can’t wait to watch as our community members step-up to ensure these amazing nonprofits get the funding they need. I will certainly be giving this year!” ~ Meagan Gable, 2018 Grants Committee Member

All proposals have been vetted and approved by the 2018 Annual Grants Committee, a group of 13 community members.

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OICF receives more requests than we can fund; we invite you contribute to one of these great programs! 100% of your donation through OICF goes to the program—OICF covers the credit card fees. OICF’s mission is to foster philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island; connecting you to the projects you are passionate about is key to our success. Critical Needs in Our Community

Important Needs in Our Community

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Initiative works to give all young children high-quality preschool education on Orcas. ECE supports Kaleidoscope, Orcas Island Children’s House, and Orcas Montessori School and has produced significant gains in the quality of preschool education for our youngest students. $25,000

The Art for Orcas Kids (A-OK) / OIEF will bring talented, local artists to teach art at Orcas Island Elementary and Middle School. Without A-OK, there would be little or no art education for these students. Art is a core part of the curriculum, and for some students, it is their only area of success. $6,000

Orcas Community Resource Center will connect Islanders with services needed for their well-being. The Resource Center exists to serve islanders where urgent needs intersect with lasting impact. Every contact with an islander in need is an opportunity to demonstrate that the community cares! $25,000

The Funhouse Commons will strengthen reading skills for Funhouse kids with Afterschool KidzLit, a research-based, out of school time reading enrichment program. Children not reading at grade level by the time they finish 3rd grade are four times as likely to drop out of high school, not attend college, and have lower lifetime earnings. $4,446

The Orcas Elementary School Social Worker will identify and minimize social/emotional blocks to learning by providing brief individual counseling, small social skills groups, and family support and resource referrals for all of our 175+ students. $25,000

State strategic plans for protecting shorelines in the event of an oil spill need updating based on more recent observations of where vulnerable shore birds and other wildlife nest and feed. KWIAHT scientists will organize and train islanders to improve our knowledge, and gain a voice in upcoming state revisions of Geographic Response Plans. $2,850

The Social/Emotional Teacher - Student and Family Empowerment Advocate will provide two curricula at Orcas Elementary School: “Second Step” (empathy, communication, problem solving) to all 200+ kindergarten6th graders, and “Kelso’s Choice” (conflict resolution) for all kindergarten - 3rd grade classes. $20,000 SAFE San Juans’ mission is the prevention and elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault through victim services, education, community awareness and cultural and social change. With this grant they will deliver prevention education programming to Orcas schools. $25,000

Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education explores sexuality in a safe and open environment. It addresses consent in sensuality, intimacy, sexual identity, sexual health, reproduction and sexual exploitation. Five instructors offer two programs: grades 7-9 + a pilot Adult Program. This program is under Washington Vocational Services will bring the ‘Dream the umbrella of Orcas Family Health Center. $8,040 Builders’ program to Orcas to help young adults with disabilities transition to create a path forward from student Help establish an official soccer club on Orcas Island | Ayuda a establecer un club de futbol oficial en la Isla Orcas! Orcas life to adult life. $9,000

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Island Football Club is a new soccer club forming under the leadership of the islands most involved coaches, parents and players, plus Orcas Parks and Rec! $5,000 The mission of the Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps is to enhance and conserve public lands while offering youth a positive and fun summer work experience. This year’s efforts will focus on trail building in Moran State Park and improving the function and aesthetics of the wetland located near the Village Green in Eastsound. $3,000

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The Orcas Grange will improve their hall with new doors, refinished floors, and an extended back porch. The hall hosts dances, talks and lectures, shows, antique appraisals, recitals, and potlucks. The Orcas Grange Hall has served the community for 90 years since it was purchased from the Orcas School District in 1938. $22,560 The SeaDoc Society in collaboration with Camp Orkila and Darvill’s, is inspiring the youth of the Salish Sea with a A Nature Guide for Kids, a non-fiction book for 5th and 6th graders. They will distribute 3,000 books to students in Camp Orkila’s marine science camp to ascertain the book’s educational value and develop curriculum guiding its usage. $15,000

Help Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center improve diagnostic care for injured and orphaned wildlife with an upgraded X-ray system. The new digital system produces clear, shareable images Opportunities Vetted and Approved by OICF for improved diagnostic care while eliminating environmental hazards Help the Actors Theater of Orcas and time-consuming processing Island purchase a new light system steps. Total cost is $32K. $10,000 which will enhance plays by providing energy efficiency (almost 90%), Woman in the Woods Productions is a new Orcas nonprofit better technology, and improved whose goal is to promote awareness and appreciation of racial and cultural differences. They will bring a performance of safety. $11,970 Blackbird, Fly to Orcas Center. This is a performance by Orcas Animal Protection Society American sons of Haitian immigrants, Mark Bamuthi Joseph will renovate flooring at the Animal and Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR). Through spoken Shelter. Sixteen years of heavy use word, dance and music they explore themes of family history, necessitates the repair of the existing flooring in order to folklore, politics, and race with the energy of hip-hop. provide a safe and sanitary environment for the public and $10,000 the animals in our care. $25,000 Lack of computer skills for elders can be as isolating as loss of sight, hearing, or speech. The Orcas Senior Center will help seniors gain and maintain technical skills they need to remain connected and relevant in today’s computer-dependent world. $20,000

The Seed to Seed Permaculture Program will create a sustainable “food forest” at Orcas Christian School and use this healthy ecosystem to teach permaculture to all islanders who want to learn. This request covers part of the cost for fencing of this project. $3,000

Last year OICF’s GiveOrcas campaign fully funded all proposed grants. Let’s reach 100% funding again this year!

WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN DO IT! Give this year to one of the 20 nonprofits between May 1 - 18 and invite a friend to GiveOrcas too! Go to www.giveorcas.org You are invited to the Awards Celebration at 3:30, May 23 at the Orcas Center!

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‘Dedication to craft’ | 13th ‘Right plant, right place’ annual Playfest review by Michèle Griskey

Full disclosure: I’m the person all the playwrights sent their work to earlier this year, so I read all of the plays before the performance; however, a play on a page is not the same as a play on the stage. This year marks the thirteenth year of the Annual PlayFest for the Actors Theater of Orcas Island, and the performance will knock your socks off ! The playwrights deserve a standing ovation for their dedication to craft, careful revisions and inspired vision. “Camelot’s End,” written by Nancy Reas, directed by Carie Lou Gottschaldt. This bittersweet drama showcases the reckoning a couple must face in coming to terms with a devastating illness and what this means for their relationship. As Fred’s memory disappears, Nancy struggles to keep what connection they have left. This poignant performance is played with perfection by the real-life couple, John and Annette Mazzarella. “Moira,” written by Kat Blucker, directed by Madeline Olson. Suzy Shipman plays Moira, a woman narrating the abuse she’s sustained in a marriage with a man she still loves. In this powerful performance, Shipman shows us the complicated emotions, agency and power a victim can find in a journey of self-discovery. “Coming Out,” written by Heather Thomas, directed by Lynda Sanders. Since an audience can only audibly sob for so long, Playfest shifts gears with a playful look at bias and acceptance. Stephanie Wright plays Mom and Gus Klueber plays Dad, who both speculate on all of the possible reasons why their daughter, Freedom, played by Isabella Schermerhorn, is coming over to tell them something important. The cast nailed the timing and the necessary hyperbole to make this play hilarious. “The Adventures of Jack Armstrong,” by Hank Pollard, directed by Frank Michaels. This play is set up as

radio drama from the past, complete with an announcer, played by Larry Hampel; Margot Van Gelder as the enthusiastic Billy, always ready for adventure; Alia Hynek as Betty, prone to dramatic screams; Rick Markov as Uncle Jim, who escapes near death multiple times; Frank Michaels as Jack Armstrong, who cleverly figures their way out of every dangerous scrape; finally, Lesley Liddle rounds off the cast as the intent sound effects tech with hysterical facial expressions to match the clever ways she mimics the sounds of a jungle adventure. This play is expertly performed with classic portrayals that will leave you wanting more of Jack Armstrong’s adventures and a big bowl of Wheaties for breakfast. “Thirteen This Way,” by Miguel Villarreal, directed by Evan Wagoner-Lynch. In this postmodern historical retelling of early American History, we can suspend facts and accept Betsy Ross is the pragmatic Secretary of the Interior, played by Stephanie Wright, and Ben Franklin offers some unusual advice, played with a generous helping of flamboyancy by Travis King. Frank Michaels plays the remodeling obsessed Thomas Jefferson, who drives his construction crew, Lou and Will, played with energy by Jessie Gonzalez and Ayjah Wright, to keep working on trivial tasks and promotes them for a significant job they didn’t see coming. “Dust,” by Mary Bayley, directed by Lisa Spesard and Isabella Schermerhorn. The dust filled past of carving out futures is the theme for this historical drama. Hayley Thompson plays May, a woman caught between the old refined ways of her mother, played by Leslie Liddle, and her new life with her husband, played by Don Yearly as they attempt to farm dusty land in Eastern Washington. Each of the actors skillfully bring out the struggles they face as they work through their challenges to find the right path for the future.

“Nonviolent Gulch,” by Evan Wagoner-Lynch, directed by Melinda Milligan. This guffaw-inducing play subverts western movie tropes in a most excellent way. Rattlesnake Gulch is now Nonviolent Gulch, and Larry Hempel plays the barkeep, Smitty, who does everything in his power to keep his cool when Gunstone, played with all the savvy of a super tough guy by Travis King shows up in town for some gun slinging. Instead he gets the emotional treatment from the bubbly and ever smiling, Mediator Molly, played by Liz Doane and the stoic Butch, played by Lisa Spesard. Rick Markov rounds off the cast as Mad Jack who, we can assume, will soon find out that Nonviolent Gulch is a different kind of town. This year marks another year with new playwrights, directors, and actors. Kudos, always, to the volunteers who do make up, costumes, build the sets, cover the lighting and sound cues, and the stage crew who skillfully sets up the stage for seven unique plays every night. Cheers for Aimee Johnson for her tireless work to bring this all together. Remaining Performances are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 11, 12, 13. Tickets are $10 and all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, at Darvill’s Bookstore or online at BrownPaperTickets.com. Some of this material may not be appropriate for younger children.

The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Emily Bishton, sustainable gardening educator, landscaper and master gardener at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the Orcas Center. Bishton will speak about “The Right Plant for the Right Place,” offering a holistic view of the plants, insects, birds, microorganisms and other creatures that share our gardens. She’ll show the club how to create a sustainable garden, no matter how challenging the site. The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes new members and encourages gardeners, landscapers, farmers and those who love nature to enjoy this month’s presentation; stop by the membership table and consider becoming a member. Guests are encouraged to sign the guest book. Attendees may enjoy the club’s monthly free raffle and enjoy treats in the social hour following the meeting.

Annual new Old Time Chautauqua spring benefit Submitted by The New Old Time Chautauqua The biggest, funniest and most fun family show ever — “The New Old Time Chautauqua” — returns to Orcas Island at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 13, at Odd Fellows Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth and are at Darvill’s Bookstore or online at orcasjugglersball.brownpapertickets.com. The NOTC will also be performing at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Lopez Center. This year’s show is an amazing variety show that has everything: Broadway comedy jugglers The Flying Karamazov Brothers; comic singer/songwriter Amy Englehardt of the Bobs; poet Kevin Murphy; body jazz guru Christian Swenson; Artis the Spoonman, famously sung about by Soundgarden; acrobats; comedians; musicians; magicians; and a full magical marching band. Also, a Lummi Tribal Council member will be giving a short presentation about island stories and history during the show. All proceeds from the show go to fund the 2018 NOTC Washington State Parks Tour. NOTC, in its sec-

ond collaboration with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, will be traveling to North Central Washington, Birch Bay and Peace Arch State Parks and to the town of Blaine. As part of its mission, NOTC works with Native Nations. This year we are working with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Lummi Nation (Orcas Island is Lummi land). Part of our Chautauqua this summer is to bring back Native voices and stewardship to Washington State Parks. During our last

stop, NOTC will be staying at Birch Bay State Park from June 28-30. We’ll be working at both Birch Bay and Peace Arch State Parks, plus doing a Chautauqua day in Blaine. We are also going to spend a day on the Lummi Reservation. So, here’s the deal. You get to see a great show, and all the money goes to support the New Old Time Chautauqua’s 2018 summer tour. For a celebration of fun, laughs, supporting a great cause, bridge-building and interacting with the community. Can’t get better than that.

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Calendar of events MONTH OF MAY

MAY 11–13

ART SHOW AT LIBRARY: Marcia

13TH ANNUAL PLAY FEST: Seven

Spees is one of the featured artists at the Orcas Island Public Library for the month of May. The exhibit is in the “Quiet Reading” area of the Library. Right around the corner, across from the main desk, are celebrity drawings by Mick Stevens.

THURS, MAY 10 CANCER SURVIVORSHIP GROUP:

This is a monthly no-cost, confidential support group. All are welcome. Call Bogdan at 760-613-3101 for more information. 5 p.m. at the Community Church. LIVING WITH THE SHORELINE:

Free shoreline vegetation workshop, 5-7 p.m., Episcopal Church, Friends of the San Juans, 378-2319.

FRI, MAY 11 DEER HARBOR COMMUNITY POTLUCK: Bring a dish to

share, place setting, beverage. Everyone is welcome. Starts at 6:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Club.

short plays will be brought to life – the culmination of Orcas playwrights, directors and actors. This year brings several new faces out to share their talent. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at the door, at Darvill’s Bookstore or at www.orcasactors.org. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors open at 7 p.m. at The Grange.

SAT, MAY 12 OLGA POTLUCK: This is the last potluck of the winter. After dinner, we will hold our annual business meeting and also discuss Olga Daze, our July extravaganza to which all are invited. Bring your own place settings and one or two dishes to share, if you’re able. All are welcome! Bring family, kids and visitors, and enjoy the opportunity to connect with your neighbors and make new friends. Social hour begins at 5:30 and they sit down for dinner at 6 p.m. at the Olga Community Center.

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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SAT, MAY 19

THE NEW OLD TIME CHAUTAUQUA: Tickets are

VETERAN ASSISTANCE: Vets, meet one-on-one with benefit experts. From 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Orcas Public School cafeteria. For more info, call 360-376-3184.

$15 for adults and $10 for youth and are at Darvill’s Bookstore or online at orcasjugglersball.brownpapertickets.com. Show is at 1:30 p.m., at Odd Fellows Hall.

MON, MAY 14 FREE TOOTH EXTRACTION CLINIC: Dr. Triplett’s dental

office is offering free tooth extractions for Orcas, Shaw and Waldron residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth). To make an appointment and receive additional information, call Dr. Triplett’s office at 3764301.

WED, MAY 16 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION AT ORCAS CENTER: What’s new

at the Orcas Center: staff; events coming this summer, including the kids theatre camp taught by Tiffany Loney; big projects like the Leo Lambiel art auction; a new dance rehearsal space; and lots of volunteer opportunities. Meeting is from 5–7 p.m. at the center.

MAY 25 AND 26 DANCE SHOW: Orcas Center

presents the Island Inspiration All-Stars, “Dancing On A Whim.” This phenomenal dance group brings an exciting and eclectic display of movement from all around the world. Brought to you by the choreographers of “Billy Elliot” presented at the Orcas Center in March, Anthony The Dancer and Tiffany Loney team up again with a 20-member ensemble for another dazzling display. Tickets are available online at www.orcas.dance, www. orcascenter.org and at the Orcas Center box office. $15 adults, $12 students. $5 subsidized tickets also available. 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center.

SAT, MAY 26 SPRING DANCE: Join local big band Orcatrazz for a fundraising dance to benefit the Odd Fellows Scholarship Fund and the

‘Trashion Fashion Show,’ May 26 The Exchange announced it will be holding its second “Trashion Fashion Show” at 2 p.m. during the “Exchange at The Grange” Swap Meet, on Saturday, May 26 (Memorial Day weekend). The swap meet will be held at the Orcas Island Grange Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artists, designers and models of all ages are encouraged to participate. Outfits should be created using recycled, reclaimed and found materials, and prizes will be awarded for the most creative, sustainable fashion. Two workshops will be offered at the Exchange prior to the event to help with ideas, provide the opportunity to collaborate with others and to offer available supplies. Check the Exchange’s Facebook page or website at exchangeorcas.org for details. Asifa Pasin, a native of Chicago who moved to Orcas eight years ago, is utilizing her background to help make the event a success. “A new generation of zero waste and eco-consciousness is emerging with the focus on reducing, reusing and recycling, as well as redesigning,” said Pasin. “We hope to inspire and encourage creativity while educating and raising environmental awareness.” Grace McCune will emcee the event, and DJ Bodhicypha will provide catwalk-worthy jams. This year’s “Trashion Fashion” event is partnering with the annual Pet Parade that begins the same day at noon in Eastsound. All fashionforward pets are invited to participate at the show and strut their stuff alongside their owners. For more information, or to sign up for the event, email Asifa@lotioncrafter.com or call 360-317-8816.

RAY’STemplin PHARMACY Center, Eastsound

Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 6 pm • Sat: 9:30 am - 6 pm • Sun: 10:30 am - 4 pm The Pharmacy counter is closed from 1 to 1:30 Mon-Fri. Saturday Pharmacy is open 10 - 4 pm. Pharmacy is closed on Sundays

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Music Advocacy Program. Admission by donation, 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall.

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

SUN – ONGOING

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

MEDITATION: Clinic of Tibetan

Medicine with Anam Thubten, 10 a.m. to 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.

MON – ONGOING

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

Hall, Emmanuel Church. AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. BAND REHEARSAL: Orcas Community Band rehearsal, 7-9 p.m., September to June, Orcas School band room. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Need a partner? Call 376-3104 or 376-2220.

MON AND WED – ONGOING

TAI CHI CHUAN: Mondays, $5; Wednesdays, free. 9 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.

TUE – ONGOING

KIWANIS CLUB: 12:30-1:30

p.m., Community Church. 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.

WED – ONGOING

Community Church. LADIES BRIDGE: More info, call 360-376-4941 or email ccond376@gmail.com. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at Long House. LIONS CLUB: Every second Wednesday, 11:45 a.m., Senior Center Multipurpose Room. Every fourth Wed., 8 a.m. at Island Skillet. AA: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. SLAA: 12-step recovery, 5:306:30 p.m. senior center. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7-9:15 p.m., high school gym, $2.

THU – ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m., library. 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: Second and fourth Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Fire Station 21. AA: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

SJC seeks proposals for affordable rentals on Lopez Submitted by San Juan County Following a public hearing on April 24, San Juan County officially released a request for proposals to purchase 0.8083 acres of land situated in Lopez Village for the development of affordable housing rental units. San Juan County staff seek an experienced developer(s) to purchase a parcel located on Fisherman Bay Road in Lopez Village. County staff wish to offer this site for a directsale at fair market price to be developed to maximum allowable density for longterm affordable housing

rental units, with restrictions to ensure affordability requirements are maintained for 99 years. An appraisal of the property is currently being completed, and will be available to interested applicants at a later date. Full responses to the RFP are due by June 30. Mailed proposals must be postmarked by June 30. For more information, review the official RFP and then contact Ryan Page, San Juan County affordable housingcoordinator, at ryanp@sanjuanco.com or 360-370-0590.

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New Salmonberry teacher The following was submitted by Salmonberry School. Salmonberry School has hired a new kindergarten teacher Paul Brahce. He brings with him a tremendous background in early childhood and early grades education. He also has an impressive resume in school leadership in progressive and independent schools. Brahce has completed graduate studies at the University of Washington, Antioch College, Earlham College and Seattle Pacific University. He has served as head of school for the Little School in Bellevue, Washington, for 13 years as well as head of the

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Wingra School in Madison, Wisconsin for eight more years, and was executive director at the Preschool of the Arts in Madison. “Schools don’t have to

make children learn,” says Brahce. “In my experience, effective teaching involves knowing children well, nurturing their minds and spirits and stretching them to explore new possibilities.” Salmonberry School is delighted to extend an invitation to the entire Orcas Island community to come and welcome Brahce to the island at our community potluck and sing along at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5. Singers and songwriters Tom Rawson and Mandy Troxel will be on hand to share some songs with you all. Salmonberry’s classrooms will also be open to all visitors.

What’s new at senior center The following was submitted by the Orcas Senior Center. GiveOrcas Campaign The Orcas Senior Center is thrilled to be accepted into the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s spring grant cycle. This initiative gives us the chance to promote not only our grant request but work as a team to help all Orcas nonprofits listed in the catalog reach their goals and help our island thrive! The Orcas Senior Center 2018 Grant Request is titled “We Hold the Wisdom of the Ages; Help Bring Us Up-toDate.” Lack of computer skills for elders can be as isolating as loss of sight, hearing or speech. OICF award funds will help seniors gain and maintain technical skills they need to remain connected and relevant in today’s computer-dependent world. Orcas Senior Center will provide elders access to technology equipment (via implementation of weekly computer labs and loaner equipment), and learning including: workshops teaching device utilization, accessing services online; access to telemedicine, technological interventions; and a stipend will be offered to participants for individual consultations. We hope to raise a total of $20,000 to cover the expenses of this initiative. Visit our orcasseniors.org to view the entire grant request as well as view the “Cyber Seniors” video. Donations can be made viagiveorcas.org. GiveOrcas Game Days give us the opportunity to drive donors to the grant requests; we will be promoting these days throughout the month. Aging on Orcas The Orcas Senior Center is recruiting participants for our upcoming focus groups to further explore the results of the “How do we build a vital Future” Orcas Island survey conducted in the fall and winter of 2017. This June, we will be holding three focus groups (10-12 people per group) to discuss services, needs and solutions related to the following topics: coordinator to help navigate and facilitate access to services,; home safety (including possible handyman services, home assessments and other services); and emergency preparedness (including senior emergency kits and information about services such as Life Alert).

Contact Sara Boyle via email oisc.cfa@ gmail.com or by phone at 360-376-2677 to participate. Alzheimer’s class Orcas Senior Center will host guest speaker Sheila Snyder of Birch View Memory Care Community at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. Snyder will discuss functional skills for successfully communicating with folks with Alzheimer’s and for optimally coping with or managing memory and behavioral challenges. The class will focus on ways for caregivers and companions to manage changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease in the home. The 90-minute class is designed for those providing in-home care and companionship to elders, who have cognitive changes or Alzheimer’s disease. The class is open to members of the community. Admission is free, but call the senior center at 360-3762677 to reserve a seat. Elders in the Garden Orcasong Farm is offering bi-monthly (first and third Thursday of the month), hands-on classes to Orcas elders 55 and better focused on exploring the garden through cooking, art, music, movement and more. Each week, Leila Jordan, Orcasong’s garden manager, and her team of Orcasong interns will teach a lesson illuminating new ways to engage in the garden space. At the end of each class, participants will harvest from the garden and prepare a fresh and healthy lunch together. Take advantage of this free opportunity (lunch included) to learn how and why a garden (big or small) can affect our overall health and well-being, and become empowered to steward your health toward a brighter future. Classes are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, June 7–Sept. 20 at Orcasong Farm (280 Dolphin Bay Road). Transportation is available to and from the senior center; contact the front desk to sign up. There is no fee for this program. Registration is required and limited to 14, so please call 376-2677 to get on the list. Participants are encouraged to enroll in the full series (eight classes), though each class can stand alone. To register directly with Orcasong Farm, contact garden manager Leila Jordan at leila.jordan@orcasong.farm.

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‘Photos of Eastsound’ opens at Historical Museum

Above: Eastsound in the 1890s. The new museum exhibit will run from May 12–Sept. 30. The Orcas Island Historical Museum’s 2018 featured exhibit showcases 75 historical Eastsound images from the museum’s archives. The exhibit will run May 12–Sept. 30. The museum’s hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. “Photos of Eastsound” marks over 120 years of change in the life and spirit of Eastsound on Orcas

Island. The exhibit traces the dramatic evolution from an expanse of orchards in the 1890s to the commercial center of Orcas that it is today. Visitors will have a chance to see the people, culture, and places that have made Eastsound a vibrant community in which to live, work and to visit. Visitors will also have a chance to vote for their favorite photograph, and the winning photo will be honored at the conclusion

of the exhibit. “Photos of Eastsound” is also a chance for the Museum to survey and expand its collection of photos. By presenting the collection to the community, the historical museum hopes to identify gaps and build a fuller and more cohesive representation of Eastsound for generations to come. For more information, contact Brittney Maruska at director@orcasmuseums. org or call 360-376-4849.

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Notice of a Public Hearing Regarding an Ordinance of San Juan County Regarding the San Juan County Stormwater Utility; amending San Juan County Code Chapter 13.04, Repealing San Juan County Code Section 13.04.080, Repealing Ordinances 20-2014 § 1 and

47-2008 § 11 Regarding Expiration Dates, and Modifying the Amount of Stormwater Service Charges NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on an Ordinance Regarding the San Juan

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Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. SUMMARY: San Juan County is proposing updates to the County Stormwater Utility. Key revisions include: a name change to the Clean Water Utility, amendments to the title and makeup of the citizens’ stormwater advisory committee, clarification of definitions, modifications to stormwater service charges and exemptions from and adjustments to such charges, amendment to the regulations regarding expenditures from the stormwater fund and renaming of the fund, and repeal of expiration dates adopted in previous ordinances. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances and Resolutions 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 10 days prior to the hearing. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website 10 days prior the hearing at http://sanjuanco.com/901/PendingOrdinances. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information, please contact the Clerk of the County Council Ingrid Gabriel at 360-370-7472 or ingridg@sanjuanco.com; and/or Kendra Smith, Environmental Re-

sources Manager at 360-370-0532 or kendras@sanjuanco.com LEGAL NO. SJ806583 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder May 9, 16, 2018. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE 2.27; A RESOLUTION SETTING AN ELECTION FOR A REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX FOR HOUSING; AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 3 OF THE COUNTY CODE; AND A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ADMINSTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PLAN FOR A REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on an Ordinance amending San Juan County Code 2.27, a Resolution setting an election for the imposition of a onehalf of one percent real estate excise tax for affordable housing, an Ordinance adding a new chapter to Title 3 of the County Code establishing the collection and disbursement of one-half of one percent real estate excise tax for the development of affordable housing, and a Resolution adopting an Administrative and Financial Plan governing the use of funds from a real estate excise tax for affordable housing. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 beginning at 9:15 A.M. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances, Resolution, and Administrative and Financial

Plan. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances, Resolution, and Administrative and Financial Plan that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances, Resolution and Administrative and Financial Plan may then be adopted with or without modifications. Summary: The Ordinance Amending San Juan County Code 2.27 accomplishes the following: Renames Chapter 2.27 to Affordable Housing Program; renames the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the Affordable Housing Fund and stipulates that it will be administered by the San Juan County Department of Health & Community Services; establishes an affordable housing plan, establishes the guiding principles for the affordable housing fund, and redefines moderate income; amends definitions; renames the Housing Bank Commission to the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC); amends the HAC’s duties and responsibilities; amends the HAC’s rules; amends the HAC’s relationship to Health & Community Services staff, and renames the term director to Housing Program Coordinator; amends the governance of the affordable housing fund; amends the Affordable Housing Fund budgetary process; amends application and submittal requirements for Affordable Housing Funds; amends criteria for proposal selection, approval and funding; amends the code to state there shall be a member of the Health & Community Services Department on the County’s homeless housing task force; and repeals San Juan County Code Section 2.27.160, Ordinance 3-2006 §§ 18, 19 and Ordinance 5-1994 Att. A(5). The Resolution setting an election for the imposition of a one-half of

one percent real estate excise tax for affordable housing accomplishes the following: Places a proposition on the ballot in the general election to be held on November 6, 2018, for the enactment of a real estate excise tax in the amount of one-half of one percent on the purchase and sale of real property in San Juan County, and provides that the tax shall be paid ninety-nine percent by the purchaser and one percent by the seller. The Ordinance adding a new chapter to Title 3 of the County Code accomplishes the following: Provides for the collection and disbursement of a one-half of one percent real estate excise tax for the development of affordable housing should the proposition placed on the ballot in the general election be passed by a simple majority of voters in San Juan County. The Ordinance further provides a purpose, sets forth definitions, describes the use of the proceeds, provides for enforcement, sets forth taxpayer obligations, and provides for expenditures. The Resolution adopting an Administrative & Financial Plan for a Real Estate Excise Tax accomplishes the following: Adopts a plan for the expenditure of the proceeds of the real estate excise tax should the proposition placed on the ballot in the general election be passed by a simple majority of voters in San Juan County. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances, Resolution and Administrative and Financial Plan 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 10 days prior to the hearing. The Ordinances, Resolution and Plan may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website 10 days prior the hearing at http://sanjuanco. com/901/Pending-Ordinances. Copies of the proposed Ordinance(s), Resolution and Plan will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information, please contact the Clerk of the County Council Ingrid Gabriel at 360-370-7472 or ingridg@sanjuanco.com; and/or Ryan Page at 360-370-0590. LEGAL NO. SJ806526 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder May 9, 16, 2018.

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otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within

this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION May 9, 2018 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE A. Wayne Babcock 686 Deer Point Road Olga, WA 98279 Attorney for Personal Representative: Olivia Burkland, WSBA #41771 Barron Smith Daugert, PLLC, 300 North Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225

Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Whatcom County Superior Court, Cause No. 18-4-00218-37 LEGAL NO. S806843 Published: The Islands’ Sounder May 9, 16, 23, 2018. PUBLIC NOTICE Eastsound Sewer and Water District NOTICE OF INCREASED SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES Notice is hereby given by the Board of Commissioners of the Eastsound Sewer & Water District that at the regular meeting dated April 10, 2018 the Board authorized and approved

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Kulpers to speak about Kenya Liblik to perform at Carnegie Being asked to photograph a Kenyan orphanage was like a dream come true for Edee Kulper. Mixing her love of photography with her dream of doing something in Africa came to fruition. She had also always hoped to travel with her children at some point so they could learn that life extends beyond the borders of America. Kulper brought with her two suitcases from The Exchange filled with 100 pounds of necklaces and beads generously donated by the people of Orcas Island, and they returned full of the love and joy that the hundreds of orphans lavished on them during their eight-day stay on the rural campus. The Kulpers are having a presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, in the family center across from the main church at Orcas Island Community Church. All are welcome. If you would like to know more

Above: Edee Kulper. about the orphanage, called Heroes of the Nation, go to htn.org. Edee’s husband Mike and her sister Tricia have arranged a matching program if you are interested in helping with some of the orphanage’s desperately needed repairs. To help or inquire more about this, go to website or call the Kulpers at 360-376-2766.

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Submitted by Orcas Adventures The winner of the Bill Yarlott Youth Fishing Derby was Gabe Sicilia from Friday Harbor. Gabe recently turned four, and this is the first fish he has ever caught. It was a beautiful 15.625-inch rainbow trout. Calder Jones took second with a 15.5-inch kokanee. There were many squeals of glee, fishy hands and deservedly proud children (and parents) who came and fished their hearts out. It was a sight to be remembered. We saw kokanee, rainbow and cutthroat trout pulled from the clear waters of Cascade Lake by the children of the islands, all to honor Bill Yarlott’s memory. This 22nd annual derby was truly a successful event with one of the biggest turnouts we have seen since Orcas Adventures has hosted it.

Eighth-grade violist Thomas (T.J.) Liblik is headed to Carnegie Hall. The Orcas Christian School student was selected to be part of the 2018 Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall from June 20–24. Liblik will perform with the Middle School Honors Orchestra. According to the Honors Selection Board, “Participation is limited to the highest-rated middle school performers from across North America and select schools internationally. Acceptance to the elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication and achievements” demonstrated in Liblik’s application and audition recording. Liblik has studied music with Pamela Wright, Strings Director at the Orcas Island Public Schools, since he was 6, and is currently part of the Orcas Public School Middle School strings program. Liblik played violin for six 1/2 years, then began playing viola a year and a half ago. He also plays guitar, and is picking up the bass with Wright’s instruction. Liblik’s mom Debbie described the moment

when she told him of his acceptance to the orchestra. “When I walked into T.J.’s school on my lunch break and showed him the email that said he was accepted he was speechless and had tears of joy. He feels so blessed to be able to have this opportunity!” she said. Toomas (Liblik’s father) and Debbie will accompany Liblik on the trip to New York. They have launched a GoFundMe account to raise money for the estimated trip costs: www.gofundme. com/tj-is-performing-incarnegie-hall. Thanks to many generous donations, including a $1,900 scholarship from the Music Advocacy Group, they are off to a great start. An actor as well as a musician, Liblik has appeared on the Orcas Center stage in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Billy Elliot.” He

also enjoys singing with a youth performance choir. Liblik also excels at sports. He plays baseball and basketball on Orcas, and also plays with the Junior Elite Tennis Team at Bellingham Tennis Club.

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“The Fretless” is coming live to Orcas Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10. This fiddle foursome harbors all the energy of fiddle tunes while shattering all expectations in writing, creativity and performance. The Fretless has steadily pushed further into the public eye, winning Instrumental Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards and Instrumental Group of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Its 2014 tune “Waving To Ryan” has

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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

Album of the Year for its 2017 full-length release “Bird’s Nest.” With its latest record-

ing, “Live at the Artfarm,” instead of attempting to make a more “accessible” follow-up to “Bird’s Nest,” The Fretless is releasing an instrumental album of tunes representing the player’s traditional roots. Tickets are $25, $17 students and $3 off for Orcas Center members. There are $5 subsidized tickets available at the box office, open noon–3 p.m. Tuesdays– Fridays and online at https://orcascenter.org/ events/the-fretless/.

JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at Grange It is not often that Orcas Island residents get the opportunity to see JP and the OK Rhythm Boys in a concert setting. But you can, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, as JP Wittman, Gordon Koenig and Anita Orne bring their own style of musical fun to the Orcas Island Grange. Enjoy Wittman’s fine fiddling, Koenig’s dulcet vocals and thumping bass, and Orne’s swinging guitar and wailing saw as the trio presents their typical wide range of new tunes and old favorites on those instruments plus occasional ukulele, mandolin and banjo. Their tight three-part harmonies, witty banter (well, they like to think they are witty - you can judge for yourself) and flashy footwear guarantee a truly entertaining evening in this cozy and acoustically wonderful island venue. You can check out the band at www.jpandtheokrhythmboys.com.

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Tickets are just $10, available at Darvill’s or at the door. All proceeds benefit the Grange and the myriad improvements they have planned in the months ahead.

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Emmie is such a sweet and pretty girl. If you take time to give her love she will give it back 10-fold. Sitting quietly on a warm lap is one of her favorite ways to pass the time. Visit her at the Orcas animal shelter. We are open seven days a week!

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