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The eclipse is coming

The scoop on broken ferries

By Colleen Smith Armstrong

Publisher

Instead of a rarity, ferry breakdowns are becoming the norm – at least this summer.

In mid-July, two broken ferries prompted an alternate schedule for 13 days. Last week, the San Juans’ newest boat, the Samish, had mechanical issues, plunging the routes right back to limited sailings for three days.

“This was the perfect storm; everyone learned from this,” said Lopez Ferry Terminal Agent Shelley Clark at a Ferry Advisory Committee meeting on Orcas on Aug. 9. “But I don’t know how you figure this out until you’ve had it happen a couple times.”

The Yakima went out of service on Sunday, July 16. The Kitsap, the only backup vessel for Washington State Ferries’ 22 boats, was also out. As a result, the Anacortes/ San Juans route operated on a four-boat “emergency” schedule that lasted until July 29, when the Chelan was brought in from the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route.

On Aug. 6, the Samish, which was built in 2015, had a propeller shaft coupling failure, returning the route to just four vessels. On Aug. 9, a repaired Yakima returned and regular sailings resumed. The Kitsap is back up and now servicing the Vashon route.

The Samish is estimated to be back in six to eight weeks, which means that there will be no relief vessel for any of the routes until then.

“This is something that should never happen; it’s completely out of the blue,” said Washington See FERRIES, Page 10

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Around Town | County council updates

By Hayley Day Reporter

Over the last month, the San Juan County Council has discussed issues including a local immigration initiative, the county population projection and protection of Southern resident killer whales.

Contributed photo

In anticipation of the upcoming eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, the Journal is posting photos by our long-time contributors Anne and George Willis. In 2012, the couple decided to document the solar eclipse in Utah.

“We like to see changes and how it would look with the sun being totally eclipsed,” said Anne Willis. “What was fantastic was to see the enthusiasm of people out there in no man’s land…kinda felt like ‘Close Encounters.’”

The eclipse lasted from 5:30 to 6:42 p.m.

By Heather Spaulding Reporter

The sun will play hide and seek behind the moon Monday, Aug. 21, during a partial eclipse seen from the San Juan Islands.

“From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s data, we will see about an 88 percent eclipse here. Seattle is right on the edge of 95 percent,” said Raena Parsons, San Juan National Park education specialist.

The San Juan County Land Bank, Island Rec, the Conservation District, Indigenous Education Institute, OPALCO, Friends of Lime Kiln, the San Juan Islands’ Visitors Bureau, San Juan Island Library, and the San Juan Island National Monument have pulled together with the national park for a free solstice viewing party at South Beach. Free shuttles from Friday Harbor to South Beach run from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and return between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, as the dance between the sun and moon ends.

While Seattle will have a better view of the eclipse, seeing closer to totality, Parsons has fielded several calls from off-island residents wanting to visit the islands nonetheless.

“Many people seek out natural areas for events like this,” she said.

Telescopes with solar filters will be available for those attending the party.

“If you have never seen an eclipse through a telescope, you should join us and check it out, it’s incredible,” Parsons said.

She added that viewers should never look at the sun through a telescope without solar filters. “You can go blind in seconds,” she said.

NASA has also warned that many eclipse sunglasses found online are not certified. To check sunglasses, visit eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/iso-certification.

Parsons added that taking photos of the eclipse without special filters on cameras, including those on phones can ruin the camera. The park will not have those specific filters available. Research in a journal called “The Lancet” has shown that, contrary to popular belief, the majority of people with damage from looking at the sun with the naked eye, known as eclipse retinopathy, are not totally blinded. Never look directly at an eclipse, especially a partial one, Parsons emphasized. While you might go completely See ECLIPSE, Page 3

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Immigration initiative

The county council held a public hearing on a local immigration initiative on Tuesday, Aug. 15, after press deadline.

The initiative will appear on the Nov. 17 General Election ballot, unless the county council adopted it on Aug. 15. If the initiative was adopted, text cannot be changed for two years.

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Buzzed boaters, playing card plunder | Sheriff’s Log The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Log responded to the following calls: Aug. 2 • A deputy investigated a report of “theft of service.”

Unknown persons placed garbage in a business dumpster in Friday Harbor. The investigation is ongoing.

• A Lopez Island deputy stopped a motorist for speeding on Fisherman Bay Road and issued the driver a ticket.

• A San Juan deputy was contacted by a parent from Anacortes to report his son was missing. The investigation is ongoing.

• Deputies responded to an-out-of-control 18-yearold man with a knife in the Eastsound area. Upon further investigation, the subject was taken into protective custody for a mental health evaluation.

• An Orcas citizen contacted a deputy regarding the well-being of an elderly man. A report was taken.

• Lopez Island deputies investigated a two-vehicle, hit-and-run crash on Fisherman Bay Road. The investigation is ongoing.

• An Orcas Island deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Olga Road and the driver was issued an infraction.

• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of an unwanted person. The person left prior to the deputy’s arrival.

Aug. 3 • An Orcas Island deputy cited a vessel moored overnight at the day-use only county dock in Eastsound.

• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a domestic incident.

The deputy contacted both people involved and determined that an assault did not take place.

• An Orcas Island deputy stopped a vehicle traveling over the posted limit, northbound on Orcas Road. The driver was issued a speeding infraction.

• An Orcas Island deputy cited a vessel that was illegally moored at the West Sound county dock.

Aug. 4 • Two wanted persons walked into the Orcas sheriff ’s station to pay their bail amounts. Both were given new court dates and released.

• A deputy responded to a vandalism call in Eastsound at the Orcas senior center.

Photographs and a report were taken. There are no suspects at this time.

• A deputy investigated a burglary on San Juan Island.

The investigation is ongoing.

• A Lopez deputy was contacted to investigate a domestic disturbance which occurred several days earlier.

• A Friday Harbor resident called to report a hit and run that had occurred on July 2 in town. He did not notice until he was home. There are no suspects and no paint transfer or evidence on his car.

• A deputy responded to a report of a dog bite in Eastsound. The complainant wanted to file a report, but not criminal charges.

The dog owner was contacted and educated about the public nuisance dog county ordinance.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to pick up a dog at large in Lopez Village.

• A wanted Friday Harbor resident turned himself in, posted bail and was released with a new court date.

• An Orcas deputy responded to found property on the beach off Buckhorn Road. The deputy completed a report.

• There was a report of mopeds being knocked over by a motorcycle driver, parking in Friday Harbor.

By the time deputies arrived, the owners had exchanged information and resolved the issue.

• Orcas deputies responded by a patrol boat to San Juan Channel regarding a small vessel that was overloaded with intoxicated persons.

• A Lopez deputy

responded to a citizen dispute on Shark Reef Road.

One motorist became confrontational with another while driving. The involved persons had separated prior to the deputy’s arrival. The deputy spoke with both involved drivers and neither wanted to file a formal complaint.

Aug. 5 • An Orcas Island deputy cited a vessel that was illegally moored at the West Sound county dock.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched concerning an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was moved without the owner’s permission, and a report was taken.

• A deputy in Eastsound recognized a female riding in a vehicle. The woman had two warrants for her arrest. A traffic stop was conducted and the warrant was confirmed. The female was arrested and transported to jail in Friday Harbor.

Aug. 6 • An Orcas deputy responded to a report of a death in the Olga area. An investigation and a report were completed. It was suspected the subject died from natural causes.

• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a welfare check on a child.

The deputy determined that the child was fine.

• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a burglary. The victim reported a playing card was stolen from the residence and was recovered in the area.

• An Oregon woman was stopped and issued an infraction for speeding on Center Road by a Lopez Island deputy.

• A deputy in Friday Harbor received a report of a probation violation. The deputy observed the violation and the report was sent to the probation department.

• A Lopez Island deputy was called to investigate a crab poaching incident in Mud Bay. Witnesses reported that three men were pulling crab pots that did not belong to them. The suspects were contacted and crabs seized. The matter will be referred to the prosecuting attorney’s office.

Aug. 7 • A deputy took a report of a hit-and-run vehicle versus pedestrian in Eastsound the evening before. The injured party was seen by Orcas EMS for a knee injury.

• A dump truck was stolen from a residence. This case is still under investigation.

• An Orcas deputy stopped a vehicle on Crow Valley Road for a stop sign

violation. The driver was cited for driving with a suspended license and the stop sign violation.

• An Orcas deputy responded to an Eastsound resident’s report of a delayed theft.

• Deputies were dispatched to a domestic assault incident in Friday Harbor. After further investigation, the suspect was taken into custody for assault in the fourth degree.

• A deputy was dispatched to a domestic incident in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the involved parties. The argument was verbal only.

Aug. 8 • A deputy was contacted by a citizen who reported that his crab pot taken from the south side of Pearl Island.

• A deputy stopped a motorist, who was not wearing his seat belt, in Lopez Village. The deputy issued the driver a ticket for failing to wear his seat belt and for not having vehicle insurance.

• A Lopez Island deputy picked up two dogs that were running at large on Aleck Bay Road. The dogs’ owner claimed them at the kennel, later. The owner was given a warning letter.

Browne Lumber sold to retail chain Submitted by TAL Holding LLC TAL Holdings, a seven-store chain of retail building material centers in Oregon and Washington, has reached an agreement to acquire Browne Lumber Inc. in Friday Harbor.

“We are very excited to join forces with Browne Lumber Inc. They are the top supplier of building materials and hardware in the San Juan

Islands. Because of their very strong brand recognition, they will continue to operate under the name of Browne’s Home Center, a division of TAL Holdings, LLC. Browne’s is a great fit for our organization,” said M. David Dittmer, CEO of TAL Holdings, LLC. Browne’s has a full-line lumberyard and home center as well as a lawn and garden center – including

live goods.

“We are anxious to expand our footprint into this growing market,” Dittmer said.

Jim and Inez Browne founded Browne Lumber Inc. in 1947 in Friday Harbor. Their business grew and in 1965, the Brownes moved to a larger facility. Outgrowing their location again, the Brownes relocated to their current five-acre

site with a 16,000 square foot show room in 2000.

“Browne’s was founded on the same basic business values as all seven of our locations — building honest, fair and ethical relationships with our customers,” said Dittmer.

For more information, visit www. browneshomecenter.com/.

EDC offers free construction course for islanders Submitted by the EDC

The San Juan County Economic Development

Council will offer free training in construction tech this fall, in partnership

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 • 7 PM SUSAN CARNES: GOING FORWARD LOOKING BACK

San Juan Island Library, free. In a reading and signing co-sponsored

by Griffin Bay Bookstore, author Susan K. Carnes will present her two recent books, Epiphany: Starting over in Oregon and The Way Back: A Soldier’s Journey.

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with Skagit Valley College and the Northwest Career and Technical Academy.

The class is funded, in part,

by San Juan County, the Orcas Island Community Foundation, the Town of Friday Harbor, Islanders Bank, and local donors.

Courses will be taught at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy in Anacortes and will include instruction in core construction skills, math basics, tool usage, safety,

and more. Instruction will include OSHA construction industry certification, fork lift operation certification, first aid, and CPR training. Students may be adults or currently enrolled in high school.

The courses will run Mondays through Wednesdays from early September until midDecember of this year.

There is no cost for courses or transportation; a $50 filing fee is required with

application. The deadline to apply is Aug. 21.

For more information, visit www.sanjuansedc.org/ trades.

The EDC works to build an environment that helps business owners create jobs. They serve business: linking organizations and resources, providing information, rendering assistance and advocating for an improved business environment.

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Eclipse

Continued from page 1 blind, looking directly at an eclipse can cause eye issues.

“You can really damage your eyes without even feeling it,” Parsons warned.

For more safety tips, visit eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety.

According to Parsons, the moon will begin to shift in front of the sun at approximately 9:06 a.m. covering 88 percent of the sun at around 10:20 a.m.. The sun returns from hiding by 11:30. While San Juan County may only be seeing a partial eclipse, those living in Oregon will be treated to a full eclipse, as well as those along the narrow, 60-mile wide “path of totality” stretching from Oregon to

Build a projector screen 1. Take a sheet of cardboard or heavy paper (or a paper plate). Use a pin, thumbtack or paperclip to make a tiny, round, smooth hole in the center.

2. Put a second sheet of white paper on the ground in front of you. With your back toward the sun, hold the piece of paper with the hole in it so the sun shines through the hole onto the other piece of paper. You will see an inverted image of the sun projected onto the paper through the pinhole. To make the image of the sun larger, move the paper with the

South Carolina. The last time there was such an eclipse, from the Pacific Coast of America to the Atlantic Coast, was June of 1918, according to NASA’s website. It has also been dubbed the “Great American Eclipse,” because no other country will see it as a total eclipse. The next time a total solar eclipse occurs in the United States is April 8, 2024.

According to Parsons, the path of that eclipse runs from Texas to Maine. Washington should see a 66 percent partial eclipse, so the event known as “Great American Eclipse” is the one to watch.

“I love anything that has to do with the skies and solar system, and sharing it with people,” she said.

For information, visit www.timeanddate.com and search “eclipse.” Also contact Parsons at 378-2240 or visit www. nps.gov/sajh/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

pinhole in it further away from the paper on the ground

Build an eclipse viewing box 1. Cut a one inch hole in one end of the shoe box, near an edge.

2. Tape a piece of tinfoil over the hole.

3. Using a pin, punch a hole in the center of the foil.

4. Tape a small piece of white paper to the inside of the box, at the opposite end from the foil-covered hole.

The paper should be positioned so light entering the box through the

pinhole will hit it. This is where you look for the sun.

5. Cut a one-inch hole in the box near the image screen (the white piece of paper), but on the side adjacent to the screen. This is the viewing hole; look through it at an angle to see the image screen.

Hold the shoe box to line up with its own shadow, which aligns it with the sun. Stand so you can see a tiny bead of light on the image screen; that’s the sun. During the eclipse, you’ll see the shadow of the moon pass in front of the sun.

United Way service increase

By Deborah Neff

United Way of San Juan County

The United Way of San Juan County is seeing an increase in the number of people struggling to make ends meet in the San Juans. The organization has served over 1,800 individuals by midyear 2017. UNSJC currently funds 14 local schools and non-profit working in health, education, and income stability. Like UWSJC, these schools and nonprofits are dedicated to improving the skills, well-being, and independence of people in the community going through tough times, and the community as a whole. According to a United Way 2014 report, in San Juan County almost 5000 people struggle to survive on insufficient income – a full one-third of our island population.

In July 2017, UWSJC- supported community organizations reported some of the day-to-day effects of the loss of affordable rental units, homelessness, the need for more food donations to four community food banks. They talked about our workforce shortage, child poverty, the increase in requests for hospice care and equipment, and more.

The number of people struggling to live here is on the rise, and UWSJC is working with community partners to reverse this trend.For info, , visit unitedwaysjc.nationbuilder.org. United Way will have a booth at the county fair.

Talk on Pacific NW Coast adornment Submitted by SJIMA

From tatoos to tennis shows, adornment has always communicated deep history and contemporary affiliations.

Katie Bunn-Marcuse will present “Wearing Identity - Art and Adornment on the Northwest Coast,” at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20 at the San Juan Island Grange in Friday Harbor. It is sponsored by San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The talk will explore the many ways identity has been expressed through adornment in the Pacific NW Coast for 200 years.

Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse, Ph.D., is the curator of NW Native art and director of the Bill Holm Center for the Study of NW Native Art Burke Museum, and assistant professor of art history at the University of Washington. She focuses on how artists are informed by the artistry of previous generations.

SJIMA has quality interpretive and educational programs accompanying its exhibitions, in this case, “EmergenceLegendary & Emerging First Nation Artists,” is here until after Labor Day weekend.

Electric auto race An electric car driver will give a free presentation from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 3 at the Mullis Community Center. In the summer of 2016, Alan Soule of California and his electric vehicle (EV), a Tesla Model S, joined 12 other International EV teams to circumnavigate the globe.

Their goal was to promote the rapid adoption of nonpolluting vehicles and to dispel the myth of “range anxiety” associated with electric cars.

Their odyssey began and ended in Barcelona, Spain with no fixed routes and no pre-determined charging stops. Each team chose their own route. Team cars

were transported together across the two major oceans on a cargo aircraft.

Soule is U.C. Santa Barbara-trained mechanical engineer who was born in Berkeley, California. Heisa passionate advocate for electric vehicles and clean renewable electricity generated by wind (turbines) and solar (photovoltaic panels).

Several local San Juan Island EV owners will have their EV’s parked at the Mullis Center and will be available to answer questions about their cars. GM, Nissan, Kia, BMW, SMART (Mercedes Benz) and Tesla EV’s will be on display. More information about this event can be found at 80edays.com.

Tickets are available at 540 Spring St. Thur.-Mon. 11-6, at www.sjima.org or at the door. Tickets are $18 for general admission, $15 for members and $10 students. Contact 370-5050 for questions.

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The Beguiled

Thurs* & Fri, August 17-18 • 7:00 pm Saturday, August 19 • Noon

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning

SJCT’s summer musical theatre camp goes “calypso” in this original adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical. Directed by Penelope Haskew Business Partner: Kings Market Adult: $8; Students: $5; festival seating *Thursday is “Pay What You Can” at door

The unexpected arrival of a wounded Union soldier at a girls’ school in Virginia during the American Civil War leads to jealousy and betrayal.

The Dark Tower

With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.

Starring: Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor

Once on This Island, Jr.

Tuesday, August 22 • 7:30 pm SJCT Summer Film Series

Neruda

In this biographical crime drama, an inspector hunts down accused communist and Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda.

Tickets: Adult $8; under 25 years old $5

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San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley requested the decision be made before an explanation of the measure was printed in the county’s voters’ guide on Aug. 18. That way, voters wouldn’t be confused about a measure printed in the guide, but not on the ballot.

San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randall Gaylord said the initiative substantially changes county officials’ current practices to protect immigrants.

Putting policies in writing could prevent the county from receiving some federal funds from the current

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presidential administration, said Gaylord. He plans to give an official statement at the public hearing.

A sanctuary jurisdiction does not cooperate with federal efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.

Gaylord previously told the Journal that San Juan County deputies do not follow Immigration and Customs Enforcement requests to hold aliens for deportation, if it’s past their scheduled release dates, unless warrants are issued.

The county has no official declaration as a sanctuary jurisdiction, but this current unwritten policy mirrors one. That’s why ICE has identified the county as a sanctuary jurisdiction in several reports. The reports were created after President

Donald Trump created an executive order to restrict federal funding for sanctuary jurisdictions.

The local initiative was certified on July 12, after the Immigrant Rights Group of the Orcas Women’s Coalition presented 2,382 valid signatures.

At the July 25 meeting, about seven people asked the council to adopt the initiative during the public comment section.

“The initiative has overwhelming support from San Juan County,” said Mark Cohen of Orcas.

Cindy Wolf, of Orcas, said the coalition created the initiative so undocumented immigrants would feel safer when contacting law enforcement, especially about domestic violence.

Councilman Bill Watson backed the local effort but encouraged the initiative supporters to look beyond the county.

“I think this issue is really important at a national level and the public conversation needs to be carried forward,” said Watson.

Connector road

After about a decade of planning, the street known as the “connector road,” has a name, but construction hasn’t started yet.

“It’s becoming less likely that construction will begin this year,” said San Juan County Engineer Colin Huntemer.

Huntemer said a few property owners near the proposed construction have filed an appeal with the county due to their “traffic and safety concerns.” Check the Journal for updates.

On July 31, San Juan County Council declared the road will be named Missing Mountain Road, once completed. Town of Friday Harbor Councilman Farhad Ghatan recommended the name and it was approved by the county council after a public hearing.

“The locals have referred to it as ‘Missing Mountain’ because it used to be a large gravel pit, and they worked the gravel over time to the point that the mountain of gravel went away,” said Town of Friday Harbor Administrator Duncan Wilson.

According to Wilson, town council required a connector road to be built from Pear Point Road to Turn Point Road, before construction for parts of developments could begin.

This would provide an alternate route to the town and move traffic off Warbass Way.

Warbass, said Wilson, is a residential, narrow road, off a steep rock bluff, that cannot handle existing or additional traffic of large trucks leaving barges from Shipyard Cove Marina on Turn Point Road. Propane trucks are often unloaded at this marina.

Wilson added that county staff will add what they call an “eyebrow” to the connector road, which will allow trucks to bypass Warbass.

Town officials, he said, will place a weight limit on Warbass, once the connector road is complete. The eyebrow will allow trucks leaving Shipyard Cove to turn around and head towards the connector road.

According to Wilson, over 46 acres was annexed to the town around 2009 to create the developments, for which the road will be built.

The developments will be for affordable housing and market-rate properties.

Population projection

San Juan County Council accepted a population projection to plan for growth over the next 20 years.

On July 11, council decided that the county population will be 19,423 in 2036.

To read more, search “population projection,” at www. sanjuanjournal.com.

The population projection is part of the county comprehensive plan, which will be completed next summer. Once submitted to state officials, that population will be used for future plans including infrastructure, utilities and land use.

The number was recommended by county staff, last May, based on the average percentage of the state population living in the county.

Staff did not recommend using a projection based on the average percentage of annual growth because it was not as statistically valid, said Community Development Director Erika Shook.

The San Juan County Planning Commission unanimously approved to suggest this population to county council after a public hearing and discussion on June 16.

The planning commission initially voted on the lowest population estimate, given by the Washington State Office of Financial Management, but it didn’t pass by a 4-3 vote.

The state requires the selected population to be between the OFM’s lowest population projection at 13,123 and the highest population at 24,303.

According to the planning commission’s recommendation, the figure they selected allows for flexibility when accounting for seasonal populations.

Communities can decide to plan for seasonal populations, said Shook, without being mandated to do so by the comprehensive plan regulations, set by the state’s Growth Management Act. The Growth Management Act was passed in 1990 to curb rapid population and urban sprawl.

The county’s seasonal count is not included in the population projection.

The final seasonal count will be calculated this winter in a study by several organizations, including the National Parks Service and the county parks.

Uncashed county paychecks

There is $1,088 in uncashed county payroll warrants, which are similar to paychecks.

The initial report found 88 uncashed checks from 2006 to 2015, totaling about $30,000. Most of those 52 current or former employees cashed their checks after a reminder letter was mailed, leaving about $1,088. One person cashed about $1,700 worth of checks.

The remaining uncashed checks include two issued

by San Juan Island EMS, 14 from the San Juan Island Fire Department and three from Island Rec. A public hearing is set for Aug. 28 to discuss canceling the remaining amount. However, said San Juan County Chief Deputy Auditor Kim Herrenkohl, anyone can request a new payroll warrant to be issued if the debt is canceled. To request a warrant, call the auditor’s office at 378-3356.

Southern resident killer whales

County staff is looking to fund projects to protect Southern resident killer whales. San Juan County Environmental Resources Manager Kendra Smith said department officials have requested about $20,000 in a Marine Resources Committee grant to create a “community dialogue” to support orca recovery.

On July 11, the council and Smith agreed not to apply for a different grant because they did not have the funds to match it.

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#933594

John Dunning Owner | Designated Broker Mariah Dunning General Manager

18 Haven Road | PO Box 310 | Eastsound WA 98245 360.376.8000 | www.orcas-island.com

$850,000

Real Estate in the San Juans • August 2017 • Page 3

ORCAS ISLAND

Jaylin Peacock

Laura Hasselman

Lydia Miller

INFINITELY CHARMING WATERFRONT Vintage main house, guest house, studio total 4BD/5BA. Year-round sunsets, cove beach, amazing landscaped one acre. Near Deer Harbor. #1154702

$3,000,000

Marty Zier

Michael Whellams

ADJOINING LOTS NEAR VILLAGE Affordable lots, level w/grassy terrain & lightly treed. Quiet neighborhood near all village ameni�es. Great development poten�al. $75,000-$85,000

#1100149/1100151

Roxy Marck

Terri Gilleland

Tom Maiuro

Wally Gudgell

Alysha Sherburne

INCREDIBLE WATERFRONT HOUSE with 4BD, 3BA, 1000' of w�, a�ached garage, impeccably updated. Ideal home for entertaining. Amazing sunsets. Close to Rosario Resort & Moran St. Park.

PRIVATE & SERENE WATERFRONT CABIN 2 BD, 2 BA home on Crane Island. South facing, low bank waterfront w/ deep water dock & private beach.

#778125

#1151415

$1,550,000

$699,000

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT close to Moran State Park. All sites w/ beau�ful water views, power & phone lines to property, water membership & community drain field.

SPRING POINT WATERFRONT HOME Access to private beach, southerly marine views of boa�ng ac�vity. 2BD, 2BA, great deck, close to community beach and dock.

Mul�ple

#975278

$120,000-$290,000

$745,000

POST MODERN WATERFRONT 2BD, 1.75BA on Shaw Island. Bright & spacious w/ 2-story windows. Large deck, sweeping marine views, private beach & dock. #1165259

$799,000

PIONEER HILL RETREAT 5+ acres w/ mature firs.

South facing & great sun. Quiet area of nice homes. Doe Bay water. #940585

$135,000

HARNEY CHANNEL WATERFRONT Contemporary custom Cra�sman home w/ filtered S facing sun.

Watch boaters from pa�o, spacious kitchen w/ island, �led fireplace & detached garage. #1157096

$1,250,000

NW CRAFTSMAN VIEW HOME Privacy abounds with 23 +/- AC 3 BD, 3.5 BA home with ample space inside and out. Detached oversized garage/ studio space. $897,000

#1131770

ROSARIO PALISADES WATERFRONT 1+ acre, beau�fully forested, great sunsets. Views across East Sound toward Rosario Resort. Near Moran St. Park and Rosario ameni�es.

PRIVATE COVE BEACH 3,235 SF Doe Bay cra�sman. 3BD/3.5BA, with gourmet kitchen, radiant heat floors and basement. Separate studio w/ hot tub, garden, covered porch.

#1100134

#1158943

$349,000

$1,325,000

Newer 2,500 square foot main home with one bedroom guesthouse, and expansive garage/shop. 5+ private acres close to town. Gourmet kitchen, loft library, large deck and gardens.

#1137670

Private Hilltop Retreat 18 Haven Road | PO Box 310 | Eastsound WA 98245 360.376.8000 | www.orcas-island.com

$995,000

Private Hilltop Retreat

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ORCAS ISLAND

Exclusive Windfall Estate on Waldron Island Windfall Estate, on the shores of Waldron Island, presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a portion of island folklore. It is highly rare to find a property like this in the San Juan Archipelago. The estate offers simplicity and a low-key lifestyle. More than 30 acres of pristine land and Mail Bay waterfront allow you to explore something new every day, and the four parcels give you an opportunity to create whatever you wish to support your lifestyle.

The historic A-Frame home with view of Mount Baker enjoys the only private dock allowed on Waldron, two beaches, open fields, a large pond and forested areas. Jump in your personal watercraft and bring family and friends, there’s plenty of room! Or arrive in a small aircraft and land on the Waldron airstrip. Close enough to visit nearby Orcas, Lopez, or San Juan Island for fine-dining, spas, golf and shopping, but … you won’t want to leave this paradise!

MLS #1140163

Access to Private Dock

Eastsound Country Charm

Historic Shaw Island Farm Crane Island Acreage

Your perfect Lopez Island retreat.

This 3,600 sq.ft. home above Fisherman Bay has two master bedrooms/baths, guest bedroom/ bath and all new appliances.

Access to private community dock, water system, paved roads, fiber optic internet. Spacious twocar garage stores your island gear.

Large home with country charm close to town! Solid, stick-built construction, beautiful fir trim and doors, skylights, and energy efficient systems. Three bedrooms, three baths, large bonus room and office. Lovely grassy front lawn, garden areas, huge back patio has plenty of room for entertaining.

This farm has it all: 20 acres of sunny pastures, three ponds, established orchard, meadows and forest, historic farm house, barns, workshops, greenhouse, root cellar, many outbuildings. Plus, bonus rock knob building site with Blind Bay views! Current Use Agriculture tax program.

#1124008

$365,000

#1122260

$448,500

#948358

$650,000

Beautiful waterfront 2.75 acres on quiet Crane Island, a naturelover’s paradise just a 10-minute boat ride from Orcas, and just a 1/4-mile stroll from the Crane community dock. Retreat to your hidden getaway with views of picturesque Deer Harbor and Turtleback Mountain.

#1135600

$220,000

$2,400,000

Intriguing NW Design Enjoy the interesting architectural details and design throughout this home near Rosario Resort. Multilevel home offers two bedrooms, three baths, office, loft and open concept living. Deeded rights to Rosario’s outdoor pool and beach.

Steps to Moran State Park and minutes to Eastsound.

#1157234

$342,500

Call T Williams Realty at 360.376.8374 • www.twilliamsrealty.com • 365 North Beach Road, Eastsound

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JULY 2017 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS ORCAS July 3 Patrick Timmins and Jennifer Timmins of Eastsound sold property on Rosario Rd to Green Land Holdings LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company of Eastsound for $93,000 Janet T. Jewell of Duncan BC. Canada sold 188 Sunset Ave. to Libi Sara Geddes of Eastsound for $400,000 July 7 Brett McFarland and Jill Sherman of Eastsound sold 218 Blue Heron Ln to Candice Harbaugh of Shoreline WA for $115,000 Terence R. Ellard and Barbara A. Meyer of Seattle WA sold 1285 Victorian Valley DR. to Aaron C. Petros and Andrea C. Petros of Everson WA for $569,000 The Heirs and or Devisees of Phyllis Key of Eastsound sold 242 Key Dr to Mayrice Austin of Eastsound for $320,000 July 10 Margot Shaw Trustee of the Revocable Living Trust of Margot Shaw as Trustee sold 23 Morel Ln to Boomerang Properties and Investment LLC an Oregon Limited Liability Company of Portland OR for $125,000 First American Title Insurance Company a Nebraska Corporation of Santa Ana CA sold 531 Fern St. to LSX Properties LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Mercer Island WA for $600,000 Gerald W. Beadle Trustee under Laura N. and Gerald W. Beadle Trust of Anacortes WA sold 879 Deer Point Rd to Douglas S. Nichols and Suzanne L. Nichols of Vancouver WA for $515,000

July 11 Daniel Harris and David Harris of Encinitas CA sold 137 Rosehip Rd to Melody F. Funk of Eastsound for $493,620 July 12 John G Ginnes and Leslie A. Ginnes of Eastsound sold 597 Lindsay Way to Robert G. Dashiell of Bainbridge Island for $765,000 July 14 Ann L. Jenkins and Lisa A. Jenkins and John B. Pascasum of Eastsound sold 1765 Racoon Point Rd to Gary M. Lee of Eastsound for $325,000 Annette Deon of Eastsound sold 239 Gibbs Rd to Mary Clure of Eastsound for $471,000 July 17 William C. Westlake and Anita L. Westlake of Eastsound sold property on Blanchard Rd to Philip McCullum and Nancy McCullum of Eugene OR for $82,000 July 18 Richard L. Greaves and Becky Brennan Greaves of Eastsound WA sold 171 Trail Horse Rd to Faynetta Fort and Paul O’Kelly of Dallas TX for $205,000 Paul A. Flattery and Karin M. Flattery of Studio City CA sold 3 Van Cromphant Ln to Eric Palma of Pasadena CA for $220,000 Jan Karly Boyd and Sharon Kay Boyd of Eastsound sold 1560 Eagle Ridge Rd to Roy E. Smith Trustee of the Roy E. Smith Revocable Trust of Las Vegas NV for $802,000 July 24 Kristen Slabaugh of Orcas sold 130 Fishing Aly to Firedogs LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Eastsound for $385,000 Lisa Rae Botiller of Orcas sold 1190 North

Beach Rd to Dale A. Castle as Trustee of the Trust 2015 Dale A. Castle of Orange CA for $303,000 July 25 Kevin E. O’Connor Trustee of the Kevin O’Connor Trust of Eastsound sold 171 Thistle Ln to NB Creation LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Orcas for $740,000 Joan H. Babcock, p e r s o n a l representative of the Estate of John C Babcock of Olga sold 686 Deer Point Rd to Joan H. Babcock of Olga for $262,000 July 26 Thomas VanHese of Santa Fe NM sold property on Marilee Ln to Stefanie Nicole Tatalias of Anchorage AK for $190,000 July 27 Robin Gay Erly and Tricia K. Erly of Eastsound sold 204 Spruce ST to Emily A. Wooding and Seadrick M. Wooding and John L. Bodenhamer and Candace A. Bodenhamer of Eastsound for $261,000 July 28 Dennis S. Karras and Linda L. Karras Trustees of the DLD Karras Family Trust of Cave Creek AZ sold property on Orcas Island to Robert E. Jester and Patricia A. Jester of West Des Moines IA for $170,000 Catherine Petroff and Edward Lambert of Mercer Island WA sold 380 Shooting Star Ln to Kimberly S.W. Griffin and David R. Griffin of Green Cove Springs FL for $375,000 Frank Preiss and Andrea Else Marquardt-Preiss of Seattle WA sold property on Orcas Island to Patrick n.

Bays of Seattle WA for $365,000

July 31 Patrick Fiedler sole Conservator to the Estate of Lisbet Fiedler of Hood River OR sold property on Crest Dr. to Tyson Balcomb and Mallory Balcomb of Deer Harbor for $145,000

July 13 Stanley David Van Spanje and Karen Jean Van Spanje of Everett WA sold 524 Kelsando Circle to Homes for Islanders a Washington Non-profit Corporation of Friday Harbor for 70,000

SAN JUAN July 7 John Gutman and Sally Gutman of Salt Lake City UT sold 566 Kelsando Circle to Homes for Islanders a Washington Non-profit corporation of Friday Harbor for $70,000

FHR Associates LLC a Delaware Limited Liability Company of Anacortes A sold Lot 2 Section 4 Township 35 North Range 3 West to John J. Geniuch of Friday Harbor for $180,000

Michael YC Lau and Mirelle S. Le Marinel Laue of San Diego CA sold 513 Kelsando Circle to Homes for Islanders a Washington Non-profit corporation of Friday Harbor for 68,000 Michael YC Lau and Mirelle S. Le Marinel Laue of San Diego CA sold 511 Kelsando Circle to Homes for Islanders a Washing ton Non-profit Corporation of Friday Harbor for 68,000 Joan Pedrick of Eastsound sold 278 A. Street Suite 6 to Churchhill Realty VI LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Friday Harbor for $167,000 July 10 Cari A. Wilson of Friday Harbor sold 501 Kelsando Circle to Homes for Islanders a Washington Non-profit Corporation of Friday Harbor for $459,000 July 11 William H. Paden of Friday Harbor sold 23 B. St Unit 102 to Georgia S. Paden of Friday Harbor for $181,530 July 12 Arthur W. Sullivan and Nancy J. Sullivan of Federal Way WA sold 2520 West Side Rd to Darrell A. Jones and Christine E. J Jones of Renton WA for $90,000

July 14 Greg Harper and Wendy Harper of Seattle WA sold 82 Ada’s Aly to Jeff G. Smith and Kerri M. Smith of Lake Stevens WA for $130,000 July 17 Denise A. Stafford and Reid Stafford of Friday Harbor sold 617 Franck St to Lindsay J. Holloway and Charles J. Dalldorf of Friday Harbor WA for $565,000 Margaret J. Crichlow of Anacortes WA sold property on Cape Dr. to Cape Drive LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Bainbridge WA for $379,000 Kathleen Bartholomew and Robert B Bartholomew of Friday Harbor sold property on San Juan Island to Kevin Michael Watts of Portland OR for $132,500 July 18 New RH LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Friday Harbor sold 90, 100, 108 Ada’s Alley to Lewis J. Dickinson and Deborah L. Dickinson of Friday Harbor for $425,000 July 20 John F. Kalbert and Mary W. Kalbert of Friday Harbor sold 315 Spruce Street Unit 1A to Carole Sue Conran

of Friday Harbor for $295,000 Carolyn J. Perkins Trustee of the Carolyn J. Perkins Trust of Grand Rapids MI sold property on San Juan Island to James C Higgins and Raymond L. Hailey Trust of the Nimbus Vale Trust of Friday Harbor WA for $260,000 July 21 Peter Wing Chan and Christine Miller Chan of Friday Harbor sold property on San Juan Island to Robert C. Ray of La Mesa CA for $139,000 Brian Prescott and Teresa Smith and Richard H. Prescott and Torrey Prescott of Friday Harbor sold 700 Park St. to Paul Richards and Monique Valdez of Friday Harbor for $350,000 July 24 Brina D. Carlson and Theresa D. Carlson of Friday Harbor sold 537 Kelsando Circle to Frank M. Penwell and Patricia B. Penwell of Friday Harbor for $65,000 July 25 James A. Wilson and Berit Wanda Keeble of Carmel CA sold 2801 West Valley Rd to Reed b. Huyette and Matthew S. Keune of Friday Harbor for $520,000 July 26 Nakatomi LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Friday Harbor sold property on Wold Rd to Michael C. Sundstrom and Terresa Sundstrom for $95,000 James E. Jacobs and Mary E. Jacobs of Kennewick WA sold 217 Brooks LN to Alt Dock 4 LLC of Rye NY for $816,500 David J. Clark and Marcella L. Clark

Continued on page 16

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LOPEZ ISLAND LOPEZ ISLAND

(360) 468-3344 • Toll free 866-468-3344 Friendly Isle Building in the Village www.wrelopez.com • wrehome@wrelopez.com

EAST SIDE WATERFRONT HOME

2 BR/2 BA w/ sweeping views of Lopez Sound & Mt Baker on 7.8 ACS w/ 600’ of rolling, rocky waterfront. Orchard & terraced gardens + garage/ guest/studio/shop bldg.

$969,000

Mt. Baker views from 5 AC property that includes 3 BR/2 BA Lindal cedar home w/ the Blue Fjord Cabins for guests. Walking path to exquisite semi-private cove beach.

$795,000

PRIVACY ON JASPER BAY

#1154320

HOME NEAR ICEBERG POINT

Views of Barlow Bay & Otter Bay from this sizable 4 BR architecturally designed home. Enjoy the beautiful garden, sport court, barn + horse corral. Community water.

$767,000

Views of Barlow Bay & Otter Bay from this sizable 4 BR architecturally designed home. Enjoy the beautiful garden, sport court, barn + horse corral. Community water.

$865,000

#1160981

#1160760

UNIQUE SHOAL BIGHT HOME

#1162259

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LOPEZ ISLAND LOPEZ ISLAND

(360) 468-3344 • Toll free 866-468-3344 Friendly Isle Building in the Village www.wrelopez.com • wrehome@wrelopez.com

NORTH END HANDCRAFTED HOMESTEAD

Three cabins on 5.4 ACS of woods. Main cabin has a rustic kitchen, living area & sleeping loft. Community beach access. Well + electricity. No septic yet.

$296,000

Zen 2 BR/1 BA perched on rocky knoll w/ 170’ WF. Radiant heated tile floors & handy galley kitchen + bedrooms w/ opening skylights. 920 s.f. bonus space downstairs.

$858,000

ALECK BAY WATERFRONT CABIN

#1103746

SUNRISE ON LOPEZ SOUND

A well maintained 2 BR/2.5 BA home on 101’ WF w/ a large wall of windows overlooking the sound. Spacious kitchen @ walkout basement w/ stairs to miles of walking beach.

$575,000

This move in ready spacious studio w/ a galley kitchen & western exposure sits on shy 3 ACS w/ 2 buildable tax parcels. Build on the 2nd parcel & rent out the studio!

$369,000

#1124150

#1097289

HOME WITH TWO TAX PARCELS

#1100484

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LOPEZ ISLAND

R eal Estate Sales

V a c a t i o n

R e n t a l s

Unique and secluded 55 acres on Lopez Island! Spectacular views of the Rosario Straights, Mt. Baker & Lopez Sound from this beautifully preserved and maintained retreat acreage.

Sweeping panoramic views across Obstruction Pass to Orcas, Blakely, Decatur & the ferry lanes from this very private gated residential compound. Over 4 acres in 4 tax parcels w/two custom 2BD, 2BA homes with walls of windows plus several decks to take in the view.

Sweeping panoramic views across Obstruction Pass to Orcas, Blakely, Decatur & the ferry lanes from this very private gated residential compound. Over 3 acres on 3 tax parcels.

Property includes two stand alone 2BD 2BA custom homes, each with separate entry.

Beautifully remodeled home w/many custom touches & quality upgrades on 20.54 clear/sunny acres (3 tax parcels). 3,000 sq ft w/3 bed + office bonus room, 2.25 ba. Granite countertops, wet bar, stone fireplaces w/ gas igniter, enclosed mud room & spacious shop.

#1103690

#1154184

#1154190

#1122038

$2,250,000

$1,399,000

$1,250,000

$1,234,750

Wonderful 180 degree views across Obstruction Pass to Orcas, Blakely, Decatur & the ferry lanes from this home on 2+ acres on 2 tax parcels.

Open floor plan features walls of windows to take in the views from the great room & the master bedroom & bath!

Sweeping 180 degree views form a wall of windows, taking in Mt Baker, Blakely Is & Obstruction Pass & ferry rte. 180 deg arc was designed specifically to take in the spectacular view from this location. Wrap around upper deck provides ample outdoor living and container gardening space.

Fabulous sunrise views over Lopez Sound & Mt. Baker from this w/f home w/newly remodeled kitchen featuring fir cabinets and Quartz counters plus new propane stove. Walls of windows in dining room absorb the expansive water views. French doors open to outside patio/dining area.

This remodeled Agate Beach home is one of a kind, complete with a vacation rental permit ever so very popular. Beautiful west facing sunset with views to the lights of Victoria, searching Agates on this community owned no bank waterfront beach.

#1154194

#1140408

#1095901

#925101

$960,000

Custom designed WF home overlooking beautiful Fisherman Bay to the east & across San Juan Channel to the west!

Mooring buoy directly in front of the house makes it easy to sail or boat in to your island get away. Large wrap around deck brings outdoor spaces in for entertaining and gatherings. 3 level home w/2BD + Bonus Room. Bright and sunny atrium with double sided propane fireplace makes a perfect light filled retreat.

#1093223

$749,950

Come & check out this cozy shy 1 acre, 2 bdrm, bonus/office, 2 bath home on Whiskey Hill above Fisherman Bay including a garage, workshop; the treed portion of land for building or privacy buffer, totaling .94 acres. Finish basement area as you desire. A private community dock offers boat space for property owners; good water system within this nice neighborhood. HOA dues include road maintenance, water, fiber optic install.

#922880

$395,000

$949,000

This custom build island home situated on 1.2 acres includes 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, serviceable kitchen w/lge pantry, counter eating bar, new stainless appliances. Main level large master bdrm; bath provides 2 vanities. Spacious open living room, recessed lighting. Basement with laundry room, garage/shop, and large area for great room, family or studio. Front deck overlooks native plantings and children’s play area.

#1137963

$345,000

$849,000

Enjoy condo living in duplex style building, protected by large non-buildable wetland area providing views of birds and grazing deer. Walk to the village to coffee shops, bakery, restaurants, galleries and more.

Condo has been used for summer vacation rental. All furnishings included. Owner will consider partial financing. Home Owner Dues are $245 monthly, Fisherman Bay Sewer District is $90 monthly and Fisherman Bay Water Assoc. $360/year.

#623924

$340,000

$775,000

Beautiful west facing sunset views across Fisherman Bay and San Juan Channel! Shy acre lot (.79) ready for your dream home on beautiful Lopez Island. Convenient north end location close to village, restaurants and ferry landing as well as several wonderful; publicly accessible beaches including Otis Perkins and the Fisherman Bay Preserve. Building plans and mooring buoy available for purchase separately. Owner financing available.

#1166363

$299,000

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Real Estate in the San Juans • August 2017 • Page 9

SAN JUAN ISLAND

Merri Ann Simonson

San Juan Islands, Inc.

Your Information Source

JUAN REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE SAN JUAN REAL ESTATE SAN MARKET SUMMARY

The second quartercomplete results which theyear firstforhalf second quarter results which the firstcomplete half of the San Juan Island of the year for San Juan Island were very exciting. Per very exciting.

Per the the dollar volume San was Juan Island was the NWMLS, theNWMLS, dollar volume on San Juanon Island $71,595,607 withtransactions. a total of 130 We transactions.

We enjoyed a in transaction 595,607 with a total of 130 enjoyed a 25% increase YEAR 25% increase in transaction number and a 42.5% increase in ber and a 42.5% increase in dollar volume as compared to the same period in dollar volume as compared to the same period in 2016. For . For SanSan Juan County, thethetotal of Juan County, totaldollar dollarvolume volumewas was$128,019,123 $128,019,123 with a total 2017 with aThe totalCounty’s of 254 transactions.

The in County’s gain was 19% and 32.5% in ransactions. gain was 19% transaction number 2016 in transaction number and 32.5% in dollar volume. r volume.

TRANSACTION RECAP REPORT San Juan Island First Half First Half

2017 2016

130 104

San Juan County First Half 2017 First Half 2016

254 214

$71,595,607 $50,160,050

NUMBER OF PENDINGS PER NWMLS JUNE

PENDING TO LISTED RATIO

57

20%

355

44

12%

2015

350

45

13%

2014

407

35

9%

2013

418

36

9%

2012 2011

439 465

33 14

8% 3%

NUMBER OF LISTINGS IN JUNE PER NWMLS

280

It is very encouraging to have recovery in the land segment of It is very encouraging to have recovery in the land segment of our market. Land s our market. Land sales equate to busy architects, designers, equate to busy architects, designers, permitting and land use consultants, gen permitting and land use consultants, general contractors, interior contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, and subcontractors, just to na designers, very notable contributing factor to the increase in volume is the recovery of ourlandscape architects, and subcontractors, just to One very notable contributing factor to the increase in avolume few. name a few. et in the category of lots and acreage. sales were the slowest is the recovery of our marketLand in the category of lots and to recover but acreage.

Land sales were theinslowest to recovernumber but quarter reflects an improvement of 56% the transaction over the same The this only segment of segment our market lacks recovery is the waterfront lot sales. T The only of that our still market that still lacks recovery is the quarter reflects an improvement of 56% in the transaction d in 2016 for San Juan Island. The County’s land sale transaction number reflects is less than of Their a water view parcel number over the same period in 2016 for San Juan desirability Island. waterfront lot that sales. desirability is lessbecause than thatan of owner a wateris not able % improvement.

I attribute this to buyers not being able to find an existing home to shoreline buffer protection.

The County’s land sale transaction number reflects enhance a 23% views viewdue parcel because an owner is not able to enhance views due improvement.

I attributelevels. this to buyers not beingon able to Juan find Island ble to them, due to low inventory Total inventory San for all to shoreline buffer protection. them, due to low inventory levels.

Sales of more erty typesan asexisting of Julyhome 11, issuitable 280 oftowhich, 57 are pending which isina excess decrease of than $1 M have been stable. Year-to-date in the County, Total inventory on San Juan Island for all property types as of have had 18 sales as compared to the 17 for the same period in 2016. I guess from JuneJuly 2016 11,levels. is 280 of which, 57 are pending which is a decrease can’t believe everything you read in the Wall Street Journal. San Juan enjoyed 1 of 21% from June 2016 levels.

TO TO PAGE 10X TOCONTINUE CONTINUETO TOREAD READTHIS THISARTICLE ARTICLEREFER REFER TO PAGE the sales, Orcas had 4, and Brown and Shaw Islands each had 1. Currently 16 h end sales are pending in the NWMLS for the County which is slightly higher than number in 2016, which is a good trend. The Wall Street said we were the hottest h end market in the nation, but I don’t agree, we are healthy. We have a good leve high-end listings, but I have always defined how “hot” a market is based on closings, listings.

ESTATE PROPERTY with vast shoreline, views, meadows & woodlands. on 9.78 waterfront $1.295m acres. #1103347

$128,019,123 $96,809,961

Another positive trend in our market is the average percentage off list price that sel are reducing.

For the 6 months in 2016, ESTATE. This 3,589sellers sf 3BR/4BAnegotiated SHAW ISLAND WATERFRONT LOTnegotiating on BROWNisISLAND WATERFRONT. Qualityfirst OUTLOOK home, open floor plan and shop. a Point within walking distance of ferry home with numerous features and expansive average 7.7% on homes and 10.4% on land. For the first half of 2017, sellers negotia $299k $1.295m #1093206 $1.15m landing. # 869679 decks and views. #1152114 5.2% for homes and 7.3% for land.

We have also had more multiple offers this year than last which of course is attribute a lower level of inventory. How do sellers respond to a multiple offer situation you m ask? The short answer is; any way they want to. The misconception is “first in

WELL BUILT. The home offers 2 bedrooms,

den & open floor plan with picture windows. in Kanaka Bay area. #1142457 $625k

TOWN HOME. Walking distance to town amenities. 3BR/2BA, 1351 square feet. #1098383 $348k

GULL COVE LOT that offers .88 of an acre, privacy, paid water hook up, power and $114.95k phone in the road. #1156348

WATERFRONT HOME with dock. 1 bedroom with guest house, den. Ready $1.3m for remodel. #1110667

COLDWELL BANKER SAN JUAN ISLANDS | 105 spring street | friday harbor | 360.317.8668 | www.sanjuanrealproperty.com

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Merri Ann SiMonSon, Coldwell BAnker, SAn JuAn iSlAndS inC Continued froM pAge 9 Sales in excess of more than $1 M have been stable. Year-to- date in the County, we have had 18 sales as compared to the 17 for the same period in 2016. I guess you can’t believe everything you read in the Wall Street Journal. San Juan enjoyed 12 of the sales, Orcas had 4, and Brown and Shaw Islands each had 1. Currently 16 high-end sales are pending in the NWMLS for the County which is slightly higher than the number in 2016, which is a good trend. The Wall Street said we were the hottest high-end market in the nation, but I don’t agree, we are healthy.

We have a good level of high-end listings, but I have always defined how “hot” a market is based on closings, not listings.

Another positive trend in our market is the average percentage off list price that sellers are negotiating is reducing. For the first 6 months in 2016, sellers negotiated on average 7.7% on homes and 10.4% on land.

For the first half of 2017, sellers negotiated 5.2% for homes and 7.3% for land.

We have also had more multiple offers this year than last which of course is attributed to a lower level of inventory. How do sellers respond to a multiple offer situation you might ask? The short answer is; any way they want to. The misconception is “first in first right”, which is not the case.

MULTIPLE CONCURRENT OFFERS It is the policy at Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands that when a multiple offer situation presents itself, typically the agent will notify the seller that more than one offer will be presented and he/she should defer any decision until all offers have been presented, if possible.

After all offers have been presented, seller is advised of their options; accept or counter the best offer, simultaneous counter offers or the auction process.

If seller decides to work with one offer, he/she may accept one of the offers “as is” (make no changes) or propose other terms to that buyer in the form of a counter offer. The seller should be advised to take no action on the other offers until the seller completes negotiation on the chosen offer to completion; whether it is accepted or rejected.

If the seller insists on making simultaneous multiple counter offers, the following language must be used in all such offers: “This counter offer

SAN JUAN ISLAND SAN JUAN ISLAND is being made with the understanding that it is being made to more than one prospective buyer and that acceptance hereof shall be of no force or effect until the acceptance of buyer is both delivered in writing to the seller and is acknowledged by seller in writing.” In such a case, the listing agent communicates to all selling agents that simultaneous counter offers were made.

If the seller elects to solicit an increase in bids from the various purchasers, there are several methods in which this can be conducted. CBSJI recommends that a written bid process be used. With the seller’s instruction, the agent may conduct a bid process verbally until the top bidder is proven, keeping in mind that a verbal transaction is not binding. With the seller’s instruction, the listing agent may communicate to the selling agents, the price and terms of all offers involved in the competition. Upon completion of the process, the agent must still submit all written offers to the seller for their records.

Seller should mark all unaccepted offers with REJECTED and initial and date to evidence seller reviewed the offers. If the seller elects, a silent bid is another option. The listing agent will contact all selling agents and advise them of the multiple offer situation and encourage them to have their buyer perfect their offer. No terms are disclosed. Again, the offers are bid against each other until the top bidder is proven.

The open bid, where all buyers are aware of the terms of the top offer appears to be the most fair. That way each buyer can step aside at the time they have reached their top price, versus guessing at what the best price should be and missing out. Often they find out later that they missed by only $1,000 which can happen in the silent auction option.

Multiple concurrent offers are not a regular event in our market, yet ... they tend to create only two happy players involved in the outcome and the rest are disappointed.

All of the trends are in the right direction; low inventory levels, increasing transaction numbers and dollar volume, and very busy agents; our real estate market is healthy. As part of a healthy market, buyers are able to process their due diligence and determine if the property is suitable, which is a good practice for all parties. Due to inventory levels, some sellers are selling in a timely manner and working with motivated buyers which results in receiving a decent price.

LAST LOT LEFT!

WESTSIDE WATER VIEW ESTATE. Expansive gated estate perched high on a hill, with incredible views of freighters, boating traffic & whales from Vancouver to the Olympic $3.75m Peninsula. 5466 sf plus covered porches and large garage. #1044649

ROCHE HARBOR WATERVIEW LOT with water, power, sewer, and phone in the $405k road. #745757

BUILDING LOTS. Choose from three North Forty lots close to town. #452049 $75k

NEW

CAPE SAN JUAN waterfront lot with 3BR septic, moorage facilities, pool, and $399k water system. #856586

HENRY ISLAND CABIN with dock near Roche Harbor with open floor plan. #1098468 $359k

WATERVIEW HOME located in Gull Cove neighborhood near Roche Harbor. Views of Spieden Island, boating traffic, & Orcas. 2016 sf home with 2BR, den with closet, bonus room with closet, expansive decks, open floor plan, remodeled in 2011. Vacation rental permit. #1171501 $549k

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SAN JUAN ISLAND SAMBUCK San Juan Islands, Inc.

NEW

REDUCED

NEW

360.317.6277 | www.sambuck.com 105 spring street | friday harbor | washington 98250

HOME ON ACREAGE 37± acres of pristine forested land with a nicely finished 1088± sf cabin plus a detached 2-car garage with a kitchen, a second story art studio and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy the pond, walking trails, and light grassy roads. #1091830 $825,000

WATERFRONT HOME 2356± sf plus studio above garage, 1.3± acres bordering 8+ acres common area with medium to low bank shoreline, plus another 1.6 acres of common area with a tennis court and pond. Close to Roche Harbor Resort and marina.. #1048087 $2,200,000

WATER VIEW HOME ON ACREAGE South-facing 5.4± acre estate with expansive views, a 3498± sf log home, a large master bedroom, deck, patio, guest cottage, detached garage, barn, ponds, fenced pasture. #733337 $1,265,000

WESTCOTT BAY WATERFRONT HOME 2175± sf, 3 bed/3 bath, great room, large deck, beautiful views of the bay, attached 3 car garage, asphalt driveway, mature landscaping, a bulkhead with steps to the beach, southeast-facing 0.59± acre lot with 109’± wf in Roche Harbor area. #862045 $935,000

WATER VIEW HOME 3000+ sf on the main level and 2000+ sf on the lower guest level, water views from nearly every room, multiple decks, an oversized two car garage plus guest parking, and located only 800± feet from down town. #1081637 $1,495,000

HOME ON 16± ACRES 2642± sf with 4 bedrooms en suite each with a walk-in shower, jetted soaking tub and private patio access, heated concrete floors throughout, plus a 1352± sf, 1-bedroom guest house and detached 2-car garage.

Includes a B&B Permit. #1167788 $799,000

WATERFRONT HOME Cobblestones, warehouse beams, and extensive masonry are the hallmarks of this beautifully appointed 3900± sf south-facing waterfront home with a private & protected deep water dock including a 65’± float. Roche Harbor area. #553607 $3,295,000

WATERFRONT HOME 2736± sf, 3 bed/2.5 bath, in-floor radiant heat, 1st floor master bedroom, large covered patio, attached oversized two car garage, a 688± sf studio, 103’± of west-facing low bank waterfront with a sand & gravel beach, #926167 $1,895,000

CAPE SAN JUAN HOME 1478± sf, 3 bed/2 bath Ranch, 24’ x 36’ garage with a bath & heated shop/studio, and includes the adjoining lot for a total of 1.1 acres.

Community amenities: social hall/fire station, outdoor swimming pool, community beach, and marina. #1126069 $399,000

HOME ON ACREAGE Beautiful English Style 4857± sf, 4 bed/4.5 bath home on an elevated plateau in the middle of 38± acres of gorgeous land (two parcels in the central 5 acre portion surrounded by 33± acres in conservation).

Close to Snug Harbor. #1149267 $1,875,000

WATERFRONT ESTATE South of Bellingham: 125± acres (8 parcels), 9500’± shoreline, southwest exposure, cove beaches, low bank sandstone shelves, existing wells, and extensive roads, #1027435 $7,950,000

WEST SIDE WATER VIEW HOME 10± acres, high end NW contemporary with 2200± sf, in-floor radiant heat, fireplace, granite counters, a 450± sf guest house w/ deck & water view, and walk to 150 acres of public waterfront. #29052901 $995,000

HOME IN TOWN Turnkey & well established B&B; Craftsman style with private baths in every room, private kitchen, dining area, original built-ins, sun porch, deck, patio, hot tub, two studio cottages, and zoned multifamily. #724347 $711,000

WEST SIDE ESTATE Premier location with 8000± sf of beautifully distinctive living spaces, attached guest suite, 2-bedroom guest house, extensive decking, exceptional landscaping, and nearly 11 acres with 770’± shoreline in 2 parcels. #1116170 $3,250,000

WATERFRONT HOME ON CENTER ISLAND West-facing with 1824± sf, 3 bed/2 bath, decks on both levels, a newer metal roof, utilities (power, telephone & water) on 0.52± acres with 120’± shoreline. Center Island has a marina, gravel airstrip, boat launch, boat storage, and beachfront. #1168859 $629,000

WEST SIDE WATERFRONT HOME Right at the waters’ edge with 2750± sf, vaulted ceilings, large living & dining areas, master bedroom with huge close-up water views, updated bathrooms, decks on two levels, 2-car attached garage, garden space, and established landscaping. #1130957 $1,495,000

REDUCED

NEW

REDUCED

HOME ON ACREAGE Built with log, timber, and stone elements in a National Park Lodge style with 2750± sf, 3 bed/2.5 bath and a 720± sf studio/ workshop. Includes an ownership interest in 220 acres of mixed terrain and one of the island’s largest heritage barns. #1169829 $865,000

WATERFRONT HOME WITH DOCK Outstanding home with 2700± sf, 3 bed/2.5 bath, a truly spectacular cook’s kitchen, many high-end features, 1/2 interest in a deep-water dock, beautiful views of the bay, and a community swimming pool. #1085523 $1,695,000

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

San Juan Islands, Inc.

WESTSIDE WATERFRONT with vacation rental permit! Near Snug Harbor Marina.

Wildlife viewing platform sits at waters edge. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, fully furnished.

Two decks, plus carport and storage areas. #1055846 $775k

ROCHE HARBOR WATERFRONT CONDO with 40 ft dock slip. This ground floor unit has sweeping views of harbor and sunsets. Beautifully updated and maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit with gas fireplace and covered decks. #1097657 $879k

THE WESTSIDE HIGHLANDS. Fabulous western view lot to Vancouver Island, whale watching & sunsets. #761384 $397k

COMMERCIAL CONDO. 440 SQ ft, with ½ bath and Harbor views, Walking $99k distance to ferry.#1084400

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY or home business. This 8.3 acre parcel has been fully developed into a private landscape business/specimen nursery. Sunny 2 bdr home, Fully fenced, with $555k pond, greenhouse, tractor shed, studio, garage/shop. #1101130

WATERFRONT LOT. Gorgeous forested lot at Mineral Heights with views of SJ Channel and outer islands. #965512 $229k

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. 40 acre parcel in 8 parcels, with preliminary $1.775m plat approval. #1102387

OUTSTANDING AND PRIVATE view acreage ready to build with sweeping $315k views. #791597

WATERFRONT CABIN with shared dock close to Roche Harbor. 3 separate pieces $725k totaling 11.95± acres. #1097348

QUINTESSENTIAL NORTHWEST LIFESTYLE! A beautiful home with vacation rental permit, shared dock in protected Garrison Bay w/40’+ dock space and deep water buoy $1.195m for 60’+ vessel. This 3 bedroom, 2.75 bath home radiates warmth. #1152421

EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY. 40 acre parcel with 2BR Cedar home, barn, boarding $1.495m facilities and more! #1101927

NANCY YOUNG | 105 spring street | friday harbor | 360.317.1755 | www.buysanjuanrealestate.com

Real Estate in the San Juans • August 2017 • Page 13

SAN JUAN ISLAND

#881570

$895,000

#1116660

$795,000

#907254

$179,000 179,000

300+ ft of protected west facing waterfront. Quality finished home. 2 master bds, radiant heat, great kitchen. Beautiful view of protected bay.

BILL GIESY

Wonderful home, guest home & big garage. 160 ft of waterfront & ownership of tidelands. Plant your own clams and oysters!. Priced below market value.

PAT O’DAY

WESTSIDE VIEW LOT. Hannah Heights lot w/view of Strait & Mountains. Community Beach. All day sun. Lovely building site.

SAMANTHA BRYNER

#462913

#930097

#1100752

$222,000

Westside water view lot overlooking Straits & Olympic Mts. ½+ ac level land facing south. Community beach. 3 BR septic.

SAMANTHA BRYNER

$1,900,000

Perfectly-placed waterfront home. Meticulously kept, tastefully updated with timeless appeal. Open design, floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet kitchen, full guest quarters. Private forest lane to 2.28 acres and 448’w/f.

MARY JANE

#1103430

$289,000

#939869

Lightly treed, level .56 ac lot on the southern tip of San Juan Island. This is a closeknit community of well cared for homes & natural landscaping. Community pool, dock & lovely beach.

MARY JANE

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$107,500 107,500

$349,000

#1104663

$275,000 275,000

Great water view lot, ready to build, just 5 mins from Friday Harbor. 2.3+acre lot, installed 4 bd septic, power to site, community well & community beach access.

MICHAEL LINEHAN

(Gero, Mt Dallas) #939869, $349,000. Vacant land with some of the best views of Victoria, Vancouver Island, Haro Strait and Straits of Juan de Fuca you are going to find.

JOHN LACKEY

5+ acres in Seaview Estates, off Roche Harbor Road, w/4 bd drain field installed.

Private well. Open building site with view of Olympic Mountains, yet close to town.

All day sun & privacy. Driveway into building site.

JOHN LACKEY

#904891

#893766

#1110532

$49,900

$57,500

$1,695,000 1,695,000

Well maintained, established marina w/beautiful, active water views and of Mt. Baker. 40’ extra wide slip. Easy access into moorage, see the video! Walk to town.

JOHN LACKEY

40’ slip, Warbass Way Marina. Unrestricted access to two slip berth. Easy in/out.

Protected year round deep water moorage. Water, power, pump-out, rain locker, bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities.

JOHN LACKEY

Mins from Friday Harbor. .48 acres, 215 ft of waterfront w/40 ft yr round dock. 2 story, 3 bed/3 bath south facing home w/views to Friday Harbor & Mt. Baker. FT caretakers, transportation, security, marina, pool, clubhouse, etc.

JOHN LACKEY

#890357

#978330

#808931

$1,595,000

Watch the whales from your front yard! Enjoy and sights and sounds of the Salish Sea on these 3 acres with 247 ft of Westside waterfront!

DICK & ZITA SANMEYER

$2,495,000

Designed by award winning architect, this unique 4800+SqFt home offers intimate rooms crafted in the Shaker sensibility. 210’ waterfront. Enjoy inspiring Salish Sea views.

DICK & ZITA SANDMEYER

$695,000 695,000

76+/- acres in to tax parcels. Valley/mtn views, lg fenced pastures, set up for horses.

Water piped to pastures. Serene forested knolls. Lg Texmo bldg., seasonal stream & marsh/pond. LOTS of wildlife!

VAIL MCCLURE

Deep Smarts, Big Hearts, Remarkable Results 50 Spring Street, (360)378-3600 or (800)262-3596 • www.windermeresji.com

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SAN JUAN ISLAND

San Juan Islands, Inc.

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Selecting a real estate broker is as personal as selecting a home. We would be honored to earn your respect in representing you in your purchase or sale of your San Juan Island property.

Debra Sullivan & Vicki Klein

$1,550,000

$479,000

$799,000

CUSTOM BUILT WATERVIEW HOME. 3920+/- SQ FT WITH STUNNING VIEWS #1100132

EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT PARCEL #914101

CRAFTSMAN HOME ON ACREAGE #919989

$870,000

$1,100,000

CASUAL ELEGANCE CRAFTSMAN HOME WITH GUEST HOUSE. 2BR/1.75 BATH #1094023

MODERN ELEGANCE WITH A STRIKING PRESENCE AND A BEAUTIFUL WATER VIEW #1149885

$275,000

$425,000

$620,000

BLIND BAY WATERFRONT PARCEL #869652

COMMERCIAL CONDO IN TOWN #1101854

SPECIAL & SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM/2.5 BATH HOME LOCATED ON 1.26 ACRES #1151226

$425,000

$695,000

SHAW ISLAND WATERFRONT LOT. 12+ ACRES OFFERING EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS #975126

CAPE CODE HOME WITH VIEWS OF THE HARO STRAITS & CASCADES #1098553

our August 2017 Featured Properties

COLDWELL BANKER SAN JUAN ISLANDS INC | 105 spring street | friday harbor | 360.317.8753 | www.sanjuanproperty.com

Real Estate in the San Juans • August 2017 • Page 15

SAN JUAN ISLAND Northwest Multiple Listing Service July 2017

San Juan County Area Statistics Report for the Month of July Active Listings Report - Residential & Condominium New Listings Area

Total Active

JUL

JUL

Y-T-D

Y-T-D

JUL

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

Average Price

JUL 2016

JUL

JUL

2017

2016

Y-T-D

JUL

JUL

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

00

01

00

01

900

21

19

140

134

105

131 $1,567,567 $1,154,719 $1,591,185 $1,226,387

$879,000

$695,000

$815,000

$698,000

901

17

26

114

121

102

121 $1,448,858 $1,348,511 $1,523,271 $1,279,787

$897,000

$749,000

$895,000

$800,000

902

10

07

52

60

45

60

$810,410

903

02

03

12

14

17

20

$444,279 $1,780,735

904

02

01

06

06

10

11 $1,075,200

905

00

00

00

00

00

01

$00 $7,750,000

$00 $7,750,000

09

$853,500 $1,563,333

$894,044 $1,292,942

$724,500

$750,000

$650,000

$695,000

353 $1,313,258 $1,206,440 $1,365,280 $1,216,802

$795,000

$695,000

$749,000

$695,000

02

02

04

08

04

54

58

329

343

284

$740,013 $872,727

$841,981

$00 $2,400,000

Y-T-D

00

908

$00 $2,400,000

Y-T-D

899

Total

00 $2,400,000

Median Price

Y-T-D

$2,400,000

$695,152

$729,000

$630,500

$695,000

$620,000

$521,585 $2,128,249

$375,000

$454,000

$465,000

$459,000

$997,654

$402,000

$599,000

$448,000

$996,124

$7,750,000

$595,000 $7,750,000

The active listings shown are the number of active listings as of the last day of the month.

The new listings shown are listings that were entered as new during the month.

Northwest Multiple Listing Service July 2017

San Juan County Area Statistics Report for the Month of July Active Listings Report - Residential New Listings Area

Total Active

Average Price

Median Price

JUL

JUL

Y-T-D

Y-T-D

JUL

JUL

JUL

JUL

Y-T-D

Y-T-D

JUL

JUL

Y-T-D

Y-T-D

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

899

00

00

01

00

01

900

18

17

125

125

100

124 $1,622,375 $1,183,950 $1,660,008 $1,265,467

00 $2,400,000

$890,000

$695,000

$832,500

$704,500

901

16

26

103

115

94

117 $1,546,644 $1,389,597 $1,614,116 $1,311,178

902

10

07

51

59

45

58

$810,410

$481,183 $1,780,735

903

02

03

10

14

15

20

904

02

01

06

06

10

11 $1,075,200

$00 $2,400,000

$752,875 $872,727

$00 $2,400,000

$2,400,000

$942,000

$750,000

$942,000

$882,500

$706,344

$729,000

$642,500

$695,000

$625,000

$556,130 $2,128,249

$435,000

$454,000

$474,875

$459,000

$997,654

$402,000

$599,000

$448,000

$595,000

$846,297

$996,124

905

00

00

00

00

00

01

$00 $7,750,000

$00 $7,750,000

908

02

02

04

08

04

09

$853,500 $1,563,333

$894,044 $1,292,942

$724,500

$7,750,000 $750,000

$650,000

$7,750,000 $695,000

Total

50

56

300

327

269

340 $1,367,562 $1,235,571 $1,422,590 $1,246,367

$825,000

$695,000

$775,000

$699,000

The active listings shown are the number of active listings as of the last day of the month.

The new listings shown are listings that were entered as new during the month.

Northwest Multiple Listing Service

© Northwest Multip ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without

July 2017

San Juan County Area Statistics Report for the Month of July Active Listings Report - Condominium New Listings Area

Total Active

Average Price

Median Price

JUL

JUL

Y-T-D

Y-T-D

JUL

JUL

JUL

JUL

Y-T-D

Y-T-D

JUL

JUL

Y-T-D

Y-T-D

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

899

00

00

00

00

00

00

$00

$00

$00

$00

900

03

02

15

09

05

07

$471,400

$636,928

$394,075

$563,715

$425,000

$300,000

$300,000

$359,000

901

01

00

11

06

08

04

$299,875

$146,750

$251,443

$205,526

$229,000

$154,000

$229,000

$169,000

902

00

00

01

01

00

02

$00

$367,000

$349,900

$376,165

$367,000

$349,900

$365,000

903

00

00

02

00

02

00

$167,500

$00

$167,500

$00

904

00

00

00

00

00

00

$00

$00

$00

$00

905

00

00

00

00

00

00

$00

$00

$00

$00

908

00

00

00

00

00

00

$00

$00

$00

$00

Total

04

02

29

16

15

13

$339,400

$444,577

$304,346

$449,268

The active listings shown are the number of active listings as of the last day of the month.

$167,500

$289,000

$167,500

$270,000

$260,000

$359,000

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ALL ISLANDS Transactions Continued from page 5 Trustees of the Clark Family Trust of Friday Harbor sold 479 Marine Ln to W. Kipp Carroll and Danette Carroll of Anacortes WA for $425,000 July 28 Edward James Hooton and Melissa W. Hooton of Friday Harbor sold 2210 Wold Rd to Leanna M. Paulsen of Anacortes WA for $640,000 Michael K. Schubert and Meghan Patrice ShubertHall of Friday Harbor sold 6312 Roche Harbor Rd Unit 6 to Oscar Noe Rivera and Anna Catherine Rivera of Friday Harbor for $238,000 Jermoe Robert Hok of Friday Harbor sold 81 Kittiwake Ln to Frank M. Penwell and Patricia B. Penwell Trustees of the F and P. Penwell Trust of Friday Harbor for $110,000 July 31 Airport Center LTD Partnership a Washington

Limited Partnership of Friday Harbor sold 699 Airport Center Rd to Kevin McCullough and Ryan McCullough of Friday Harbor for $212,000 San Juan Island Properties LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Friday Harbor sold Lot 2 Short Plat of Halvorsen Park to HWV Property LLC a Washington Limited Liability Company of Friday Harbor for $400,000 LOPEZ July 7 Francis B. Demarinis and Joanne M. Demarinis of Burien WA sold 127 Lopez Rd to Rory Marc Smith and Stephanie Lynn Smith of Lopez for $345,000 Lopez Community Land Trust sold 42 Beverly Ln to Pedro Lewite Costat and Frieda Elaine Hoops for $175,000 Tyler Clayton Beach of Kent WA sold 214 Doe Run Rd to Michael Gasparenas of Snoqualmie WA for $540,000

Joan Hawley Trustee of the Irving Hurd Hawley Jr. and Joan FanggingerAuer Hawley Trust of Lopez sold 520 Hughes Bay Rd to Joan Hawley Trustee of the Ivring Hurd Hawley Jr. Exemption Trust of Bellingham WA for $807,750 July 11 Thomas C. Hiestand and Geraldine Hiestand of Oak Harbor WA sold property in San Juan County to Richard Strachan of Lopez for $185,000 July 20 David Edward McCrea and Ann Tygret McCrea Trustee or their successor(s) in Trust under the McCrea Living Trust of Lake Stevens WA sold 288 Whiskey Hill Rd to Ali R. Barzegar of Lopez for $327,000 July 21 Lorettamae H. Schneider of Burlington WA sold 17 Caldwell DR to Kerryn W. Reding and Scott E. Reding of Seattle WA for $600,000

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Steven R. Cable of Clinton WA sold 1821 Ferry Rd to Crystal Rovente and Anthony Rovente of Lopez for $464,044

July 3 Stefano Catalani of Seattle WA sold 1036 Thatcher Pass Rd to Robert K. Grant of Seattle WA for 56,400

July 24 Brett Stewart and Patty L. Steward of Lopez sold 577 Paradise Rd to Samuel James Heller of Lopez for $650,000

FROST IS. July 3 Patrick I. Lyndon of West Linn OR sold 1pn 150750004000 to John Goodfellow of Seattle WA for $365,000

July 26 Richard L. Plummer and Jean A. Plummer of Lopez sold 801 Shoreland Dr. to Chlarson Seeley of Saint George UT for $145,000

BLAKELY July 20 Michael Stansbury and Mary Jo Stansbury of Seattle WA sold 5305 Spencer Rd to Gregory H. Coomer and Erin Gullaksen Coomer of Shoreline WA for $1,400,000

SHAW July 17 Edmund P. Bold of Shaw sold 124 Harbor Way to George G. Gulick and Julie A. Kerans-Gulick of Medina WA for $1,250,000 July 31 Frances E. Carpenter Trustees of the David S. Carpenter Disclaimer Trust of Bellingham WA sold 501 Lou’s Ln to Stephen Linville and Karen M. Linville of Sunset Beach CA for $750,000 Decatur

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Real Estate in the San Juans • August 2017 • Page 17

ALL ISLANDS GREG KING COMPANY

Residential Real Estate • Luxury Properties • Land Development Commercial & Investment SAN JUAN ISLAND

marlis sandwith Annie Bryant 360 298 1375 360 298 0649

Travis MAGER 360 298 0628

Greg King 360 298 0390

SYBIL MAGER 360 298 0627

WWW.SANJUANSRE.COM

844-754-4734

$364,000 Live the island life while building your dream house! Utilities to building site, 4BR septic design, views of Orcas, Jones, Waldron, and the Cascades.

Sweet 1bed/1bath cabin. MLS #1137823

$2,895,000 Distinctive Pearl Island home on 1.9 acres and 300’ of waterfront. 3 bdrm home, 4 bdrm guest house, deep water moorage, sport court, firepit, playground and more. MLS #1149932

$739,000 Roche Harbor Resort

$1,595,000 Magical Storybook

$2,250,000 Magical Henry

Island Estate – over 20 acres spanning 4 tax parcels. Stylish, colorful beach house, guest studio, art studio, gazebo, and float plane friendly dock. MLS #936944

$897,000 Waterfront at Beach Haven on Orcas Island. Breathtaking views - right on the water, w/stairs to access your own private westside beach. Vacation rental permit, mooring buoy. MLS #1121284

$815,000 Embrace the possibilities!

This enchanting property offers a roadside storage shed, vintage cabin, bunkhouse/ shop, oversized pier, and protected deep water 40’ float. MLS #946878

$395,000 Amazing 6.5+ acre Orcas southern exposure view parcel! Private and ready to build, ready for glamping. Private well, 4br septic and camper. 180º mountain and island views. MLS #1098388

$495,000 Friday Harbor

$695,000 Mitchell Bay –

$3,650,000 Modern Masterpiece resting on 5+ acres at coveted Shark Reef.

Artfully designed by Heliotrope of Seattle, seamlessly blended and balanced, reflecting the grandeur of the setting. MLS #1110321

$485,000 Southern exposure & privacy of nearly 2 acres in Orcas Highlands.

Updated and turnkey 3 bed/2 bath home with open floor plan, hardwoods, lower level guest suite with 2nd kitchen. MLS #1121301

$1,250,000 San Juan Vineyards, this gated piece of paradise overlooking the valley, 32+/- acres with 5.1+/- acres of estate vines, winery/facility, pavilion, barn, chapel, and tasting room. MLS #966639

$599,000 16 acre San Juan Valley

Commercially Zoned Vintage Craftsman Home! Character and charm – use for a business or potential for vacation rental.

MLS #1005602

Embraced by lush grounds, a vintage cabin and studio rest back from no bank waterfront boasting stylish, yet simple living space. MLS #1037070

$599,000 Reid Harbor Waterfront $580,000 Warbass Waterfront! property with access via 40ft private deep water dock. This 14+ acre property offers 800+ ft of waterfront in 2 tax parcels and accessible pocket beach. MLS #1107273

Mt Baker, Brown Island & Friday Harbor views. Perched above a luxury marina, surrounded by high end homes, perfect for a custom home. MLS #828739

Living at it Finest! Casa Pacifica offers 2 bed/2.5 bath, den. Enjoy Roche Harbor Resort amenities including marina, dining, spa, pool, tennis, and more! MLS #825969

50 Spring Street • Friday Harbor, WA 98250 info@SanJuansRE.com • www.sanjuansre.com

Manor. Vacation rental permitted, designed to perfection. 3 bed/3.5 bath home with pool, 1 bed/1 bath guest cottage, and studio amidst 32+ wooded acres. MLS #1107136

homestead! Nestled in the valley with views to False Bay and Olympic Mtns. 2000sf, 2 bed/2 bath, grazing fields, solitude and privacy. Your ranch retreat! MLS #1114678

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Point Roberts

Award winning home with approx. 220 feet of water frontage located on beautiful Humphrey Head. Spacious and cozy with views from every room.

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Ready to build lots with over 100’ of west-facing waterfront.

Level 1+ acre lots with stunning views and sunsets. Located across from Point Roberts Golf Course.

9.02 Acres - MLS#1136949  $1,298,000 MLS#1117436 49.65 $725,000 & MLS#1117473  $725,000 Acres - MLS#1140402  $1,998,000

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Panoramic water views from this spacious 3128 sq. ft. well maintained home. Over 9 acres of privacy that includes a pond, barn & much more.

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San Juan Island

Panoramic water views from this spacious 3128 sq. ft. well maintained home. Almost 50 acres of privacy that includes a pond, barn & much more.

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Comfortable home within walking distance to town amenities.

One level, 3 bedroom, 2 baths. Large fenced yard features mature landscaping. Great starter home!

Spectacular 16 acre water view home. 4168 sf. Open floor plan.

Guest wing connected to main house. Oversized 1018 sf garage/ shop. MOST FURNISHINGS INCLUDED!

Architects custom built 4,300 sq. ft. home with views over Mitchell Bay to Vancouver Island. Includes large green house, 24 feet on dock and 13 acres of common area.

MLS#1174441  $1,688,000 Paul LeBaron

Orcas Island

Custom designed log home with filtered water views over San Juan Channel. Cathedral ceilings, open floor plan, spacious master suite loft.

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Views & more views! Roy Lundgren designed 3 bd/4ba estate.

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Stunning “Turn Key” water-front home on San Juan Island. Expansive views of Haro Straight, Olympic mountains and the lights of Victoria on Vancouver Island and beyond.

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$1,190,000

Beautifully appointed home. Located on the first fairway of the San Juan Golf Course and is about a chip shot to the first green. Custom built in 1999 it features a beautiful entry, gourmet kitchen, cherry hardwood flooring and cabinetry throughout. 3 bedrooms 2.75 bath’s an upstairs entertainment room and much more. Established perennial landscaping and foliage. Vacation Rental Permit included. See attached P&L’s $395.00 per night.

French courtyard charm surrounded by fruit trees. High-beamed living room with wood-burning fireplace and adjacent dining room with high tech kitchen. Master suite with fireplace that serves the bedroom and bathroom includes heated towel rack and bidet, heated tile floor and a water feature.

Charming garden studio/study. Incredible views! 1100 sq ft of Ironwood decking with hot tub. Stairs to a private cove adds to your enjoyment of this beautiful waterfront home and location.

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Beautiful madrone grove entrance to newly remodeled waterfront home on Fish Creek at sunny Cape San Juan.From your deck, enjoy wildlife year round, deer, fox, heron, nesting geese and so much more.Walk out to your front lawn to superb paddle boarding, kayaking, or other water sport.Miles of park trails to explore.Home has delightfully private feel in a lovely quiet neighborhood.Customize the deck to suit your lifestyle.Cape SJ amenities include community beach, swimming pool, and private Marina.

Incredible Vistas, 10+ acres at the top of Mt. Dallas some of the most expansive stunning unobstructed 180 degree + views of the Straits, Olympic Mt. range, Trout Lake, Cascade Mt. range & Mt. Baker. Your own hillside paradise with complete privacy. The views from this parcel are indescribable. Optional building sites, private well, power and a gazebo. Extensive excavation just completed, new road and level building site. Possible Owner Financing. See attached video.

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Secluded 5 acres surrounded by forest and beautiful rocky knolls. Migratory birds enjoy the seclusion of the huge pond on the lower end of the property. Potential for a view of San Juan Channel and outer Islands. Sale subject to sellers lender agreeing to a partial deed release. Property borders 76 acres of Land Bank Property.

West facing waterfront on Fish Creek. Nicely treed, sunny, easy build lot in well established subdivision includes community pool.

Priced $106,000 below assessed value. Lot is well parked out. Nice grassy area at beach.

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Editorial

Ferry saga continues

Against measure 2017-7

Please vote no on initiative measure 2017-7. The U.S. is a country of laws, and as citizens, we should follow all the laws; local, state and federal. Federal Statute 18 USC P. 1071 makes it illegal to harbor or provide sanctuary to illegal immigrant criminals and violators of federal law. This includes any person for whose arrest a warrant or process has been issued under the provisions of any law of the United States. Living on the U.S. border, we must cooperate with federal officials in the legal detainment and arrest of illegal immigrants.

Just because we may be acquainted with such persons and wish them well does not justify harboring or providing sanctuary to such persons. This applies to we as citizens and the county officials.

This initiative throws every roadblock possible, to the cooperation of county officials and employees with ICE and CBP. It restates

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many of the current laws regarding arrests, bookings, and detainment and is unnecessary in this regard.

Further, it attempts to avoid transferring any individual to another jurisdiction which may not have the same provisions as proposed in this initiative.

San Juan County and 17 other Washington counties are already considered “sanctuary” counties by the federal authorities. Our county authorities have already established questionable policies and procedures which increase the difficulty for ICE and CBP to do their jobs. We do not need to further complicate

Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL ORCAS High Low Precip August 7 73° 57° 0.00” August 8 74° 58° 0.00” August 9 76° 58° 0.00” August 10 75° 56° 0.00” August 11 71° 56° 0.00” August 12 72° 59° 0.04” August 13 70° 58° 0.02” Precipitation this week: 0.06” Precipitation for August: 0.06” / for 2017: 15.34” Reported by Weather.com LOPEZ August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 13

High Low Precip 72° 52° 0.00” 75° 50° 0.00” 73° 51° 0.00” 77° 51° 0.00” 68° 51° 0.00” 71° 53° 0.03” 68° 54° 0.03” Precipitation this week: 0.6” Precipitation for August: 00.06” / for 2017: 11.44” Reported by Jack Giard

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High Low Precip 74° 51° 0.00” 75° 50° 0.00” 74° 51° 0.00” 76° 50° 0.00” 68° 48° 0.00” 68° 51° 0.08” 68° 54° 0.03” Precipitation this week: 0.11” Precipitation for August: 0.11” / for 2017: 12.73” Reported by Weather.com

the illegal immigrant problem.

County council, citizens: Vote NO on Initiative Measure 2017-7.

BARRY CAVE Friday Harbor

Ferry upset

This is the first time I have to give a “rave” to the Journal who actually dared to speak up against the ferry system and its lack of treatment toward islanders!

But don’t get me laughing on the fact that it is also a hardship for Kevin Ranker – he will “soon” sit with the commission to get things sorted out! Yeah right!

Then the Journal reports in the Aug. 2 edition on page three about the loss of business on the island due to the constant ferry interruptions!

Meanwhile, WSDOT con-

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Correction In the Aug. 9 edition of the Journal, the article “A look at fairgrounds past to plan for future” reported that the only fairgrounds debt was a loan on the main building. The only loan is actually on a back, four-acre parcel, will be paid off this year.

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tinues to haughtily apologize for the “inconvenience” to the public!

Just can that patronizing phrase, please!!

They have us by the short hairs and apologize — what a farce!

In addition, they try to be so “grown up” using big words like “emergency service” which make a tourist feel all warm and fuzzy to want to rush right up to the islands! Here’s an idea, has anyone ever thought about it or made plans for what to do in case we are down to only four ferries as a fallback position, especially on a weekend, when nobody is in charge!?!

Is there anyone out there at WSDOT who has the guts to make a decision?

Everyone seems too scared to call the shots — proving

PUBLIC MEETINGS ■ Marine Resources Sub-committee, Aug. 16, 8:30-10:30 a.m., large legislative conference room, 55 Second St. ■ Board of Health Meeting, canceled due to the county fair. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 20.

■ San Juan County Council, Aug. 21-22, 9 a.m.-noon, council hearing room, 55 Second St.

e’re not done talking about our ferry frustration.

But let’s start with something positive: a word of thanks.

It’s been a stressful summer. Multiple boat breakdowns and emergency schedules have resulted in horrendous wait times, cancelled plans, frustrated drivers and tired children. We want to say thank you to the ferry workers who answer a myriad of questions from confused patrons and make sure the lines are managed and the boats are loaded. It’s a hard job during the smoothest of tourist seasons, and this year has been anything but – so we offer sincere gratitude for your ability to weather the storm.

Now on to our complaints.

On Aug. 6, the Samish, which was built in 2015, had a propeller shaft coupling failure, returning the route to just four vessels.

This is just a few weeks after the Yakima and Kitsap were out, leaving the San Juans with limited sailings for 13 days. On Aug. 9, a repaired Yakima returned and the regular schedule resumed.

During those four days of the alternate schedule, it was chaos at the terminals. The sheriff ’s office and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue helped with crowd control. On Lopez, the ferry line was backed up several miles and travelers were delayed more than 10 hours without easily accessible bathrooms or food service.

Yes, the brand new boat breaking down was a fluke, but the ferry system needs a strong fleet and better contingency plans.

Currently, there are four boats out of commission for mechanical work or upgrades: Samish, Salish, Kittitas and Spokane. That leaves 18 boats to service the entire state during peak season.

There are some roadblocks to building new vessels. According to representatives at WSF, state legislature does not want another ferry to be built until there is a long-range plan set. The plan is due in January 2019. Only when it has been approved will design of a new vessel and construction can begin, meaning it is likely a new ferry will not be completed until the mid-2020s.

In addition, RCW 47.60.814 requires all WSF vessels to be built in the state. According to the Washington Policy Center, the state government is spending an average of $52 million more per ferry than its Canadian counterpart. Vigor is the only boat manufacturer in Washington that qualifies to build the ferries.

We think this RCW needs to be repealed, and we agree with San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes that not having the bidding process competitive means we end up paying more for the vessels. In addition, we lose the chance to receive federal grant money by limiting construction to Washington state.

To add insult to injury, the Washington State Transportation Commission has just announced ferry fare increases that will be implemented over the next two years. The commission is required to ensure ferry fares generate $381 million in operating revenue between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019, as required in the twoyear state transportation budget.

We applaud Hughes for sending a stern letter to Governor Jay Inslee and Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar, requesting a meeting to discuss the service outages in our county.

Hughes wrote, “These recent outages should be foreshadowing what will happen if WSF budgets continue as planned. WSF needs

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San Juan Islands Recreational Fishing Below are open fisheries for Marine Area Seven. For details, visit visitwdfw.wa.gov/fishing or call 902-2500.

BOTTOMFISH (KELP GREENLING, SOUL, ETC.) Year-round, entire area: Daily limit of 15, with a descending device onboard. Wolf-eel is catch-andrelease only and Surfperch has a daily limit of 10.

Cabezon is a open through Nov. 30, with a minimum of 18” and daily limit of one. Rockfish, sixgill, sevengill, and thresher shark are closed.

CRAB Through Sept. 30, south: Open Thursdays through Mondays, only, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays closed.

SALMON Through Sept. 30, excluding Bellingham Bay: Minimum 22” for Chinook, with no minimum size for other salmon species. Daily limit is two, plus two additional sockeye. Only one chinook may be retained. Release coho and chum. Bellingham Bay has a daily limit of four salmon, where only two can be Chinook, and no releases are required.

SHRIMP Through Sept. 30, south, east and west: Open daily for coonstripe and pink shrimp fishing only, with a 200 foot maximum fishing depth restriction. All spot shrimp caught must be returned to the water immediately.

TROUT Year-round, entire area: Catch-and-release, except two hatchery steelhead may be obtained.

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Continued from page 5 once again the inmates are in charge of the asylum!!

Next on page six, of the same issue is the notice of the ferry fare increase and that just about blew my gasket!! Are you frigging kidding me?

BIANCA VANDERWAL Friday Harbor

Fair horse fun

While you and I marveled over the hot weather while eating ice cream, dozens of kids from San Juan County spent these past few months carrying heavy tack, scooping poop and undergoing hours of thigh-chafing, bum-bruising and sweat-in-the-eyes riding and ground practice, all for the

upcoming horse program at the San Juan County Fair.

So please, take the time to watch and cheer the fruits of their equine labors!

Tuesday morning, Aug. 15, kicks off the all-day 4-H horse program, including “Bareback Equitation,” which means, riding without a saddle!

The fun resumes on Wednesday with classes such as “Trail” which is horse and rider teams navigating an obstacle course. On Wednesday afternoon, equestrian teams will compete with each other for a fairgrounds barn fundraiser at the second-annual Equine Soccer Game.

And Wednesday night, the games begin! So if speed is your thing, you’ll love watching riders zip around barrels and racing the length of the arena.

If you like the classical style of riding known as dressage, then you’ll love what’s planned for Thursday.

Toxic Tansy Submitted by the SJC Noxious Weed Control Program

Tansy ragwort, one of San Juan County’s worst noxious weeds, is now in flower along roadsides, as well as in fields and residents’ yards.

Highly toxic, its alkaloids are present in all plant parts.

Cattle, horses and goats consuming either plants or tansy ragwort in silage and hay, store these poisons in their livers. Even if symptoms are not noticeable, or appear minor, the cumulative toxins cause irreversible liver damage, resulting in reduced weight, and possibly sudden death in previously healthy animals.

While horses and cattle will normally avoid tansy in pastures, it loses its characteristic odor when dried

in hay, thus these animals are unable to distinguish it from the rest of the forage.

Additionally, they can accidentally ingest leaves of the first-year rosettes when they are embedded with emerging spring grass. Sheep are considered more resistant to its toxic effects. Because of its threat to livestock, including domestic poultry, every effort needs to be made to find and eradicate this plant from pastures and hayfields.

Also, be aware that tansy ragwort can cause human liver damage and should never be used as an herbal remedy or tea. Tainted dairy milk can have an off-taste and honey derived from tansy may be unpalatable.

Tansy ragwort, also known as ‘stinking willie’

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Friday offers beauty, with perfectly-groomed horses being paraded at halter in the morning and then in the afternoon, the Western Pleasure horses showing off their amazing rockinghorse lopes.

Saturday morning is all about the small fry — those youngest of riders — followed by their games and then a horse-and-rider costume contest around noon. On the fun/cuteness scale, that’s hard to beat!

Bravo to all — the fair organizers, the parents and guardians, the volunteers and of course, the riders — who have worked so hard to continue the heritage of horses at the fair.

Thank you for keeping horsemanship alive. I tip my cowgirl hat to you all.

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At left: Tansy ragwort has bright yellow flowers with 13 petals.

or ‘staggerwort’, is native to northern Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is easily recognized while in flower. No other locally common member of the daisy family has bright yellow flowers with thirteen petals (ray florets) and soft, frilly leaves, coupled with an unpleasant odor when crushed or pulled. Depending on the conditions, it may mature between a few inches to more than six feet in height.

Mowing does not ultimately control tansy ragwort. Cut plants will reflower closer to the ground and, although normally biennial, will likely become perennial when cut. A study of 179 plants in Australia found 2 percent were annuals, 45 percent biennials, and 39 percent were perennials. The seed life is about 15 years.

Tansy is best controlled by pulling the entire plant out of the ground, but it is critical to remove the flower heads before discarding the rest of the plant. These heads should be bagged and taken to the solid waste

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facility, where they may be disposed of at no charge.

If the heads are left on the plant, the seeds will mature and re-infest the area which is being cleared. This is especially important along roadsides where the flower heads and developing seeds can be picked up by tires and dispersed over great distances.

Remember to wear gloves when handling this toxic plant. You may see black and orange/yellow-striped caterpillars of the cinnabar moth eating the leaves and flowers on some plants.

For information, call 3763499 or visit www.nwcb. wa.gov/weeds/tansy-ragwort.

EDITORIAL FROM 5 to build new boats every two years for the next 20 years and eliminate the $350,000,000 in deferred maintenance that is currently on the books.”

Inslee has yet to respond.

Hughes says most of the other routes in the state bring in enough money to pay for operating costs while the San Juans typically only cover 55 percent of their expenses. It’s not like WSF is making money hand over fist from our routes; in fact, they are subsidizing us. However, we live in what is called a “donor county,” meaning the amount of money we contribute in taxes far exceeds what the state returns to us in services. Our assessed property value is so high that despite our low property taxes, we are the largest contributor of state revenue per capita. And our sales tax isn’t too shabby either – at least until tourists stop coming here because the ferries are so unreliable.

It’s time we were treated with the respect we have earned.

We rely on the state ferry system for our financial livelihoods, for our medical care and for our access to off-island services. We deserve a higher quality state highway.

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Obituary

Norman W. Schwinge Norman Schwinge, age 89, passed on Aug. 2, 2017 in Friday Harbor, Washington.

He is survived by Joan, his wife of 65 years, their four sons, Robert, of Pacific Palisades, California; Craig and his wife Patti of Santa Cruz, California; Mark, of San Juan Island; and Scott and his wife Susan of San Juan Island. His parents and brother predeceased him.

He has four grandchildren: Sarah Nguyen of Pasadena, California; Loren Schwinge of Santa Cruz, California; Devon Schwinge of San Juan Island; and Grant Schwinge currently residing in Corvallis, Oregon; and a great grandson, Evan was born to Sarah and Tim Nguyen in April, 2017.

Norm was born in Hood River, Oregon on Oct. 24, 1927, the younger of two boys born to John and Hilda Schwinge. When

Norm was 1 year old his father died. Norm attended Benson Tech high school in Portland, Oregon and as a young man worked with the U.S. Forest Service and the Multnomah Fire Department. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces as soon as he was able, and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan where he worked on the crash crew and later at the island’s Armed Forces Radio Network station.

After Norm returned from World War II, his older brother Bob advised him to get a college education rather than return to a job being held for him at the fire department. With that in mind and with the generous support of the GI Bill, Norm attended and graduated from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon and was editor of the school

Acting workshop

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The “Foundations of Acting and Character

Fire danger is high

Submitted by the Washington State DNR The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has increased the fire danger rating to “high” and restricted campfires on DNR-protected lands.

Campfires in San Juan, Island, Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish counties will only be allowed in campgrounds with approved fire pits and onsite camp hosts. Campfires are illegal in DNR campgrounds, within these counties, until further notice.

The restriction does not pertain to federally owned lands such as national forests, national parks, national wildlife refuges or other areas administered by federal agencies.

Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at 1-800-323-BURN or at www.dnr.wa.gov/ OutdoorBurning.

Development” is the focus of a two-day workshop for islanders at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, Aug.2 6-27.

newspaper where he met his future wife, Joan Hills. They wed in 1952, and Norm went to work for Farmers Insurance as an underwriter in Portland.

In 1955 a job promotion enticed them to move to Farmers’ home office in Southern California. For 25 years they lived in Pacific Palisades, California. The family enjoyed trips to their cabin at Green Valley Lake, and also took frequent vacations to Portland, the Oregon coast and boating trips to the San Juan Islands.

Norman retired as director of advertising in 1979 and he and Joan bought the San Juan Hotel in Friday Harbor. Remodeling and upgrades soon followed as they converted it to a B&B and renamed it the San Juan Inn. They built a home on the west side of the island in the 1980s. He enjoyed improving and maintaining the property, and always had ready a few cords of

firewood that he cut and split. He also enjoyed daily walks with the dog, boating trips, and roaming the northwest region.

He valued family and friends. With their adult sons and grandchildren, Norm and Joan traveled to Hawaii, San Diego, Canada, eastern Oregon and the Oregon coast. He and Joan loved to travel, and took many cruises. They traveled extensively to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Norm was active with the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church where he served as treasurer, elder and deacon. He was also a regular attendee of the Rusty Zipper Club at a favorite local hangout in town. Norm and Joan moved to Village at the Harbour in 2014.

He and Joan have been very generous to family and friends. A kind and loving man with a rich sense of humor, he will be greatly

Portland’s Jonah Weston will lead the workshop in the Gubelman Theatre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Weston has been acting since he was 12 years old and for the past five years, has produced, starred and toured nationally in Shel Silverstein’s

epic one-man play, “The Devil and Billy Markham.”

Weston performs that play in the Gubelman Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25-26 at 7:30 p.m.

Registration is $60 at www. sjctheatre.org or at the SJCT box office at 378-3210.

missed by all who were fortunate to know him.

A memorial service will be held at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring Street, on Sept. 2 at 1

p.m. Donations in Norman’s memory may be sent to the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, POB 946, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

Life Care Center 2017 ANNUAL WHATEVER IT TAKES AND THEN SOME AWARDEE Though he started working as a cook on a fishing boat in Icelandic waters and performed many other jobs in the food industry, Valdi Bjarnason has now settled at Life Care of the San Juan Islands as Maintenance Director.

Life Care is fortunate to be rewarded with his great customer service skills. Beyond his regular duties he now graces the residents and staff with his friendly smile and easy going style. He recently went above and beyond when the van broke. Undaunted, he pushed a resident in his wheelchair up the 7% grade for a ½ mile to PIMC to ensure that the resident got to his appointment. Staff and residents appreciate his “Johnny on the Spot” attitude to fix broken equipment and he does not hesitate to come back to the facility when needed, even after working a full day. One staff member said “Valdi is a “Can Do” guy with such a positive attitude that a person can’t help but have a smile and feel great when Valdi is around.

Thank you Valdi for all you do. We are pleased to honor you with this month’s Whatever It Takes and Then Some Award.

Life Care Center Caring, connecting and serving the community

Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands 660 Spring St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250 http://lifecarecenterofthesanjuanislands.com

(360) 378-2117

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Martindale is vice chair of ArtsWa Shaw Island Classic results Diane Martindale has been named first vice chairwoman of the Washington State Arts Commission, also known as ArtsWA. Martindale is co-president of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art and curator of the current exhibition, “Emergence Legendary and Emerging First Nation Artists.” She also serves on the Friday Harbor Arts Commission and heads up the Library Art Committee.

For the last year, Martindale was co-chair of

the Washington State Arts Commission Advocacy

Last Pod Nod Submitted by the Whale Museum

The final Pod Nod overnight marine adventure at The Whale Museum is on Friday, Aug. 25. These sleepovers are geared for children ages 6 to 11. Participants will

Committee, advocating for the arts budget statewide and serving on the committee to review arts education grants. In 2016, Martindale was reappointed to the Washington State Arts Commission by Governor Jay Inslee. Last year she served as co-chair of the advocacy committee, where they coordinated advocacy for specific bills supporting the arts in the state and the budget.

For commission information visit, www.arts.wa.gov.

learn to value whales and their environment through art projects, science labs, games, the traditional flashlight tour of the exhibit hall, and a bedtime movie.

Participants will engage in crafts and story-telling, as they learn about marine mammal in the Salish Sea. They begin at 6:30 p.m., Fridays with pick-up at 8:30 a.m.

Saturdays. Visit www.whalemuseum.org.

Submitted by the SJI Yacht Club

Ben Colwell on his Formula 18 multihull, Rum Line, a perennial winner, placed first on corrected time at the 47th annual Shaw Island Classic sailboat race, on Saturday, Aug. 12. It was sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club.

Colwell led the fleet with the fastest elapsed time at 02:20:33. It was a tight race, according to Jim Corenman, principal race officer.

“Rum Line, again won fastest elapsed time, but his first on corrected time was only 10 seconds ahead of Challenge, the sixmeter skippered by Michael Durland that won PHRF-B,” he said. “Three other class winners were within a few minutes of first overall on corrected time.”

Prizes were awarded in all divisions. Full results are online at www.sanjuanjournal. com.

Volunteer EMT of the month Submitted by San Juan Island EMS

Francis Smith is a senior EMT. He has been with the agency for 12 years and was a district 3 fire captain for 17 years.

Smith is currently organizing a cardiac event

response team of Cape San Juan and Cattle Point residents who have completed the CPR/AED course through San Juan Island EMS. Francis and his wife, Rebecca, a retired EMT, are avid yachties, travel trailer rats and birders.

Pet of the Week Zippy here, reporting from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor.

I’m wondering if anyone out there can help me answer a question – one that I am continually asked. “Who’s a good dog?”

I must admit, I am asked this question all the time

and although I’m inclined to think that I am a good dog, I can’t help but think that this is one of those trick questions or one of those riddles that needs to be solved. If you know the answer, please contact me here at the animal shelter. In the meantime, I’ll be here, waiting

for someone to adopt me and take me home. For the record, I am a very good dog.

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The life of Kwigwatsi

by Heather Spaulding Staff reporter

For 42 years the canoe called Kwigwatsi transported people across the waters surrounding the San Juan Islands. Its passengers varied. Frequently it carried students coming and going from Camp No’rwester, other occasions, elders and families heading to potlatches.

On Aug. 8, Bill Holm, carver of that 35-foot boat, spoke to a full house at Brickworks, describing the history of coastal canoes and the story of Kwigwatsi.

“The amount of wood it takes to build one of these canoes is incredible,” Holm said, explaining it requires eight times the volume of wood as the volume of the canoe.

His presentation was an Art As Voice interpretive program that accompanies San Juan Island Museum of Art’s exhibits.

Kwigwatsi is part of their current show, “Emergence, Legendary and Emerging First Nations Artists.”

Curator Emeritus of Northwest Indian art at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Holm devoted his life to perpetuating the traditions of Northwest Coast First Nations. He has been honored by First Nations people in return, with certificates of appreciation from the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshia as well as receiving many honorary names, signifying an acceptance into the First Nations community.

Kwigwatsi was born in 1968 at Camp Nor’wester on Lopez Island and made from a massive red cedar tree Holm bought from a Bellingham lumber company, which he then hauled to the San Juans.

Holm and his crew started by shaping the hull with axes and chisels with the addition of the non-traditional chainsaw.

“Here I am with the magic machine,” he said as an image of him utilizing the modern technology appeared on the screen.

Next came images of the crew using long swift pendulum ax strokes to carve out the hull’s curves. If the strokes were too deep, the sides of the boat would not be even.

“We’re getting there,” said Holm as the canoe slowly evolved from the cedar, and

Calendar Aug. 16 -19

San Juan County Fair, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., San Juan County Fairgrounds.

Thursday, Aug. 17 Literary Salon with Laurie Orton, Library, free. A chance to talk with friends old and new about books and authors, themes and ideas.

Refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library.

Friday, Aug. 18 “Once on This Island, Jr.,” 7 p.m., SJ Community Theatre.

a giggle erupted from the crowd. There was clearly a long way to go. Holes were drilled through the canoe and immediately plugged, the traditional way of measuring the thickness of the sides. Once that task was completed, the future canoe was turned upside down, enabling the crew to work on the interior, chipping rows lengthwise at the end of plugs for consistent thickness.

When asked why red cedar was the favored tree, Holm responded,“Red cedars are big, and the wood is light and durable.”

He explained that spruce was also used, especially where red cedars were not available. As the documentary progressed, the canoe was taken out for a maiden voyage, and painted in the traditional colors of red black and white, with an eagle head in the bow block.

Unfortunately in 2011, while awaiting repairs, a tree fell across the middle of Kwigwatsi, crushing the 42-year-old canoe beyond repair.

“That’s enough of that,” said Holm, moving on to discuss the history of native west coast canoes.

Canoes like Kwigwatsi once frequented the waters along the coast of Washington all the way to Alaska. Holm presented photos of the variety of fleets.

“These drawings were done by explorers,” Holm said. “Some of the images are more accurate than others.”

The boats were used for everything from gill netting, fishing, whaling, racing and transportation to potlatches and other ceremonies and battle. War canoes were designed with a long, high protective bow.

“Why are the bows raised?” one crowd member asked.

Holm proceeded to tell the story how he was using Kwigwatsi to carry students to Camp No’rwester. He and the crew encountered rough waters, one large wave in particular. “Don’t worry, I trust your canoe,” said one of the passengers.

Kwigwatsi, with raised bow, rose up into and separated the waves high water, and continued on its journey, carrying passengers and crew safely to their destination.

According to Holm, simple masts were

SJCT’s summer musical camp presents this calypsostyle musical in the Whittier Theatre. Tickets: $8 adults; $5 students. www.sjctheatre. org or 378-3210.

Friday, Aug. 19 “Once on This Island, Jr.,” 7 p.m., SJ Community Theatre.

SJCT’s summer musical camp presents this calypsostyle musical in the Whittier Theatre. Tickets: $8 adults; $5 students. www.sjctheatre. org or 378-3210.

Family Art Days, noon-4 p.m. in the orchard next to San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Free art activities for children and their families.

Drop-ins welcome. www. sjima.org

Sunday, Aug. 20 Music on the Waterfront, 2-4 p.m., Port of Friday Harbor, free. This concert features Kate and Keith. www. portfridayharbor.org SJIMA presents “Wearing Identity - Art and Adornment on the Northwest Coast,” 2 p.m., SJI Grange, this talk will explore the many ways that identity has been expressed through adornment in the Pacific NW Coast for 200 years. Tickets are available at 540 Spring St. Thur.-Mon. 11-6, at www.sjima.org or

Contributed photos

Above: Bill Holm with Kwigwatsi.

Left: Bill Holm with some of his carvings.

used prior to the arrival of Europeans.

Some canoes had a single sail, others were equipped with a pair that when full almost looked like dragon wings rising out of the interior. Kwigwatsi had a pair of sails and Holm showed pictures of it flying through the sea.

Amongst the historical drawings, there was a dramatic scene with mountains rising up in the background. The sky is darkening, and a Native American is standing toward the bow of his canoe, watching a large European ship in the distance.

“You can almost feel him thinking ‘There goes the neighborhood,’” Holm said, causing the audience to laugh.

Other drawings showed an attack between Europeans and First Nations that took place in the Strait of Juan De Fuca in 1792. There were images of the assorted styles, shapes, and sizes of traditional canoe as well as the intricate paddles that were used.

“You survived,” said Holm in closing, at the door. $18 for general admission, $15 for members, $10 students, 370-5050.

Monday, Aug. 21 National Theatre Live’s HD production of “Angels in America, Part I,” 7 p.m., SJ Community Theatre. Tony Kushner’s award-winning play about the 1980s AIDS crisis. Tickets: $20 adults; $18 members; $10 student reserved. www.sjctheatre.org or 378-3210.

Monday, Aug. 22 SJCT Summer Film Series, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre. “Neruda.” Tickets: $8 adults; $5 under 25 www. sjctheatre.org or 378-3210.

teasing the entranced crowd.

For more information about the art and culture of the Pacific Northwest First Nations, visit the San Juan Island Museum of Art’s “Emergence, Legendary and Emerging First Nations Artists.” which runs until Sept. 4. Museum hours run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays.

Monday, Aug. 23 Susan Carnes: “Going Forward Looking Back,” SJI Library, free. In a reading and signing co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore, author Susan K. Carnes will present her two recent books, “Epiphany: Starting over in Oregon” and “The Way Back: A Soldier’s Journey,” as well as her first book, “My Champion.” Carnes will explore writing memoirs as a work of fiction and discuss the creative and publishing process. Refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library.

Friday, Aug. 25 Off the Rock! “The Devil

and Billy Markham,” 7:30 p.m. San Juan Community Theatre. Shel Silverstein’s one-act play about an unforgettable character (played by actor Jonah Weston) who never met a bet he didn’t take. Tickets: $16 adults; $10 student reserved. www.sjctheatre.org or 378-3210.

Saturday, Aug. 26 Off the Rock! Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SJ Community Theatre. Portland actor Jonah Weston leads a twoday workshop on foundations of acting and character development. Registration: $60. www.sjctheatre.org or 378-3210.

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Ferries Continued from page 1 State Ferries Director Of Government Relations John Vezina at the FAC meeting.

“They don’t think it’s wise to put it (the Samish) back into service if we don’t know what caused it.”

Repercussions of limited sailings

With decreased capacity and an alternate schedule, travelers experienced all-day wait times, voided reservations and canceled plans.

When the Samish was pulled, the sheriff ’s office and Orcas Island Fire and

Rescue helped with crowd control and congestion at the Orcas terminal. According to OIFR, the hundreds of cars waiting all day created a “road and pedestrian” hazard. On Lopez, the ferry line was backed up several miles and travelers were delayed more than 10 hours without easily accessible bathrooms or food service. Ferry employees drove along the line to transport people to restrooms.

When ferries lag, businesses on the islands do too.

Delivery of goods is delayed, commuters are forced into 12-hour days, visitors cut their time short and tourists who said they had a negative experience, potentially affecting future travel plans.

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tration that you all feel and the impact it has on your businesses,” said Vezina. “I know there’s real frustration in the San Juan Islands about how your economy is impacted when there is a downsizing in June, July and August … We have a plan for how we do it and this has caused us to update it.”

The economic ramifications of the two weeks of service interruption in July will be outlined in a letter to state legislators, according to Victoria Compton, executive director of the San Juan Economic Development Council.

Compton and members of the islands’ chambers of commerce, the San Juan Island Visitors Bureau, the Town of Friday Harbor

By Music in the Stars Astrology

Weekly Horoscope ARIES

August 16 to August 22

March 21 - April 19 There are those with whom we must relate to on a day-to-day basis. Colleagues at work, cashiers at the grocery store, neighbors and tourists (to name a few). This week, check in and discern the level of health and well being of your connection with those around you.

Maintain a positive outlook on life and a harmonious spirit. Do this by strengthening your “psychic immune system” with things like laughter, patience and compassion.

This will ensure your place as a beneficial force in the community.

LEO

July 23 - August 22 Capture a moment this week to pause everything and observe the dominion of your life as it stands right now. Take into special consideration those amongst you whom you title the word “friend”. What value do you put in another you consider worthy of this title? What is the exchange of profits between you both? It’s difficult to apply such titles to our heart felt bonds with others, but clarity provides us with the strength of awareness allowing us to truly embrace the significance and merit of our connections. Be grateful for those whom you love and who love you in return. These are the true gifts of life.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Reflections in the mirror can sometimes be deceiving, as the image returned is often flipped backwards or upside down. Keep this in mind as you observe the reflection of your career in the looking glass of your partnerships.

This week offers an opportunity for clarity in what you see, providing a chance to better define your true social status and legitimate professional achievements.

TAURUS

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

CANCER

SCORPIO

PISCES

April 20 - May 20 If ever in your life you have wanted to make money with your art or some form of creativity, now would be a good time to go for it! If you infuse enough passion and enthusiasm into your work (and I mean the true work of your heart and soul) there is a good chance it will be seen, accepted and admired by the world at large. However, you must believe in yourself and value the talents you’ve been gifted for this to be a success. If you don’t believe in your work, no one else will either.

Find the confidence and authenticity within and shine it out!

May 21 - June 20 It’s self awareness time! These days are well suited for you to check in and discover a deeper understanding about why you act and respond the way you do. Search way back into early childhood memories and uncover the conditionings influenced upon you during those times. See if you are responding with your own free will or if there is the voice of an imprint responding through you instead. You’d be surprised how often we react out of habit as opposed to act out of awareness. Aim for the latter and share your truth!

June 21 - July 22 Find a quiet place, tucked away and hidden from anyone or anything that may disturb you. Bring a pen, paper, and a large metal or ceramic bowl.

Now sit down and center yourself.

When you are ready, take up the pen and paper and write out all of your deepest and darkest secrets in a stream of consciousness type fashion. Let it all out and don’t hold back as this is an opportunity to confess, forgive and release! When you feel content, take the bowl, place the candle in its center, light it and burn whats been written.

You are now free from these burdens.

August 23 - Sept. 22 It’s time to dig into your personal stock pile of esoteric wisdom and uncover new ways of sharing knowledge with the world! You are like a sage of hidden intelligence and we could all benefit from your teachings if you allow yourself to impart what you know.

Advise the common people of the higher paths that exist amongst broader horizons. Expand the minds of those around you by simply sharing your truth. Thank you, wise one.

Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 It’s time to dig into your personal stock pile of esoteric wisdom and uncover new ways of sharing knowledge with the world! You are like a sage of hidden intelligence and we could all benefit from your teachings if you allow yourself to impart what you know.

Advise the common people of the higher paths that exist amongst broader horizons. Expand the minds of those around you by simply sharing your truth. Thank you, wise one.

Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Who is your most trusted friend that possesses your highest assurance and confidence? Who is the most reliable and willing to safekeep information by protecting it on confidential and classified levels? Show this person a bit of extra appreciation this week by letting them know the gratefulness you carry for them. Provide them with the same levels of confidence and trust in return.

Dec. 22 - January 19 How committed are you to the advancement of your ethical soul and the spiritual awakening of humanity as a whole? Regardless of wether you believe in a greater Architect of the Universe or prefer to carry a strict scientific approach to the creation of life, there is an active duty in each of us that will benefit and add to the greater good of all. Are you actively working for the development of evolution or are you a mere ship being aimlessly blown about in the winds of time?

Find your direction and chart your own unique course.

January 20 - February 18 Let the dance of the masculine and feminine channel through you this week. Ignite the tantric flames of love within and watch them burn brighter and brighter with every fluid movement of your heart and soul. Admire the gift of the body and celebrate the magic with an offering of passion and fervor upon the altar of life.

Witness the awakening of desire within the deepest chambers of your core and externally express it through sound and movement.

Have fun and be inspired!

February 19 - March 20 Can you describe your relationship you have with your home? Is it a place of comfort and safety or do you feel there are aspects that could use remedy and healing ?

Focus a bit of energy this week on “cleaning house” and pay close attention on how the results make you feel inside. The cleanliness of the home is directly connect to the godliness of the body, mind and spirit. Give it a good wash!

Contact: Kurt Baumann at mitsastrology@gmail.com for questions or personal consultations. www.musicinthestars.com

and the San Juan County Council are drafting the letter to illustrate the islands’ dependence on ferries.

The letter will be sent in September, once lost sales tax can be determined.

Based on the collection of testimonials from business owners, Compton expects to see a decline.

“The bigger concern is that some visitors may choose not to return in the future because of an assumption that ferry travel is difficult and lengthy, and some businesses may choose to move to a place where logistics are easier,” said Compton. “The ferry outages have been particularly difficult for contractors trying to move materials and workers from island to island, and from the mainland.”

Condition of the boats; new construction

Ian Sterling of WSF told the Sounder/Journal in early August that the 50-year-old Yakima needed “major repair,” including a new generator and other maintenance. The Kitsap has been fixed and is now serving the Vashon route, which is where the Chelan was pulled from to help the San Juans.

The Klahowya was retired this year, but cannot be brought back as a service relief vessel because WSF is not funded to operate it and the boat would need to be dry docked, inspected and then staffed, which requires a 21-day bidding process.

Two other ferries are currently out of commission for routine maintenance, the Kittitas and the Spokane.

Stirling said the Spokane is getting a “much needed” paint job, while the Kittitats is receiving fire sprinkler maintenance and Coast Guard recertification.

“We’re doing what we can with what we’ve got,” said Vezina.

Other boats on the Anacortes/San Juan run are the Hyak (built in 1967), Samish (2015), Elwha (1967) and Tillikum (1959).

Of all the runs in the entire state – from Port Townsend to Edmonds to Bainbridge – the San Juans have the oldest vessels.

The 144-car Suquamish, which is scheduled to be completed in 2018, will run

on the Mukilteo/Clinton route from mid-May until mid-October, when ferry travel is at its peak. The rest of the year, it will serve as a maintenance relief boat for both the Superclass and other Olympic class ferries.

“We based the decision to place the Suquamish on the Mukilteo/Clinton run on a variety of factors, including capacity, maintenance, operating costs and ridership numbers. We think the best use of our newest ferry is serving a busy route during peak seasons and providing relief for other vessels during the slower winter months,” said Lynne Griffith, former WSDOT assistant secretary, ferries division, in a December 2016 press release.

The Mukilteo/Clinton route carries the most vehicles of any of the others in the system, with more than 2.2 million cars transported in 2015. The Suquamish will bring “much-needed” relief to the busy route’s summer burden.

Once the Suquamish is on the water, the San Juans will lose the Hyak because WSF is only funded to operate a certain number of boats. It’s not known which vessel will replace the Hyak, but it is known that the Sealth will replace the Tillikum, which would then be a backup boat.

According to Vezina, state legislature does not want another ferry to be built until there is a longrange plan set. The plan is due in January 2019. Only when it has been approved will design of a new vessel and construction can begin, meaning it is likely a new ferry will not be completed until the mid-2020s.

“You can either fund ferries for the service you demand or you get the service you fund,” said Vezina, paraphrasing Washington State Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar.

RCW 47.60.814 requires all WSF vessel to be built in the state. According to the Washington Policy Center, an independent non-profit that promotes “sound” public policy based on freemarket solutions, by requiring all ferries to be manufactured in Washington, the state government is spending an average of $52 million more per ferry than its Canadian counter-

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part. The website said that in 2007, WSF contracted to build three 144-car ferries for $393.5 million, an average of $131 million per ferry (Samish, Chimacum and Suquamish). In 2015, British Columbia Ferries bought three 145-car ferries built in Poland, averaging $79 million per ferry (including import fees and taxes).

Vigor is the only boat manufacturer in Washington state that qualifies to build the ferries.

“There is no competition on the bids,” said Hughes.

“I don’t support the vessels being made only in Washington state although I do think there should be priorities given to Washington companies. We lose federal granting options because we don’t open it up the entire country. The boats shouldn’t cost us this much.”

Hughes says it is up the state legislators to repeal the RCW, which went into effect 20 years ago.

Fare increases

On July 26, the Washington State Transportation Commission announced ferry fare increases that will be implemented over the next two years. The commission is required to ensure ferry fares generate $381 million in operating revenue between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019, as required in the recently passed two-year state transportation budget for Washington State Ferry operations. The final ferry fare adjustments adopted by the commission will take effect as follows: Oct. 1, 2017 2.9 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles 0.8 percent to 1.8 percent fare increase for oversized vehicles (22 feet and longer), depending on vehicle size 2.1 percent fare increase for passengers Passengers who bring bicycles towing kayaks or canoes will pay the motorcycle/ stowage fare. All other bicyclists towing items other than a kayak or canoe would continue to pay the same fare as today (bicycle surcharge plus the passenger fare).

Oct. 1, 2018 2.5 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles No fare increase for oversized vehicles (22 feet and longer) 2.1 percent fare increase for passengers See FERRIES, Page 11

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Continued from page 10 School Group passengers fare will increase from $1 per group for a one-way trip to $5 per group for a one-way trip For more information, visit the transportation commission’s web site: www.wstc. wa.gov.

Local government action

On Aug. 8, County Council Chairman Rick Hughes sent a letter to Governor Jay Inslee and Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar requesting a meeting to discuss WSF service outages in San Juan County. Inslee has yet to respond to Hughes.

Hughes wrote, “These recent outages

County

Continued from page 4 Smith presented ways to protect the orcas, who par-

should be foreshadowing for what will happen if WSF budgets continue as planned.

WSF needs to build new boats every two years for the next 20 years and eliminate the $350,000,000 in deferred maintenance that is currently on the books. WSF needs to continue to invest in capital facilities, boats, maintenance and operations. Ridership continues to grow as our fleet ages. We should be investing in a transportation system that covers far more of its operational budget than other transit systems. “For all ferry-served communities, WSF is our road, bridge, tunnel and highway.

WSF is our farm to market road, our commute time freeway, our access to hospitals, and all these boat breakdowns are hurting our economies and putting locals and visitors in potential unsafe situations. WSDOT

tially live around the San Juans, at a council meeting in June. Six Southern resident killer whales died in 2016, leaving only 78 at the start of 2017.

and WSF may not be in positions to ask or lobby for new money, but San Juan County feels we can’t be silent any longer. At the current pace, recent breakdowns will be the norm instead of isolated situations. More money will be spent fixing issues that could have been prevented. The Governor needs to take a leadership position and fully support and fund Washington State Ferries.�

Hughes said at the FAC meeting, “We may have issues with ferries, but this isn’t necessarily the ferries’ fault. It’s not even, really, the legislature’s fault anymore because the governor is not putting forth the budget.

So the fault, in my opinion, is Washington State Department of Transportation secretary and the governor.�

Hughes told the Sounder that Amy Scarton, new assistant secretary for WSF,

The grant county staff will not apply for included $50,000 to $100,000 to spend over two years, with a one-to-one matching grant.

Currently, said Smith, the

department has $13,000 to spend on orca protection.

Smith suggested using the lodging tax for the extra funds, but Councilman Rick Hughes recommended waiting to allocate funds through next year’s budget process.

Councilman Jamie Stephens said council sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, suggesting a local option and opposing the recent “no-go� proposal.

If that NOAA petition passes, commercial and private whale watching boats would be prohibited from entering the entire length

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Fire District No. 3 Commissioner Robert Low retired on Monday, Aug. 9, after 19 years of service on San Juan Island. Commissioner Low served as Fire Chief of the Town of Friday Harbor Fire Department from 1998 to 2006, as well as San Juan County Fire Marshal. Low said his most memorable event occurred during the downtown grocery store fire in May of 2002, when the town and district started working together.

“We realized we couldn’t do a large fire like that without the help of other departments, including Orcas and Lopez. When Chief Marler came on board, without the old rivalry of the two departments, we started the path to becoming a professional department,� said Low. Commissioner Low is retiring before the end of his term, so the board is accepting applications for an interim commissioner.

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has been very communicative since the ferry problems began in July. “She is trying to be a really good partner with us,� he said.

Hughes says most of the other routes in the state bring in enough money to pay for operating costs while the San Juans typically only cover 55 percent of the cost. “The state is subsidizing us for ferries,� he said. “But San Juan County is considered a ‘donor county,’ which means what we bring in taxes for the state exceeds what the state gives back in services. It’s because we have such highly assessed property values – even though we have low property taxes. We are the biggest contributors of state revenue per capita.�

Sounder reporter Mandi Johnson contributed to this story.

of the west side of San Juan Island, where orcas often feed.

Smith had a meeting with NOAA staff on July 18 to share the county’s plans.

Smith told the Journal “NOAA staff expressed full support for a local effort‌ [to] improve the plight of the resident Orca.â€? They didn’t explain how local efforts would impact their decision on the petition.

At the July 11 meeting, Smith presented, to council, a budget for first part of the local plan, which includes public education, including locally disseminating brochures and posters on whale

protection zones.

Council also sent a letter to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff to request a currently vacant position be filled to increase enforcement of whale protection zones.

Hughes suggested the county hire another deputy to patrol Lopez, which is understaffed. Although the deputy wouldn’t be trained in marine protection, the presence would help enforce guidelines and provide employment for an islander, he said.

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SAN JUAN COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES

San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinances: ORDINANCE No. 08-2017 San Juan County Personnel Policy Ordinance SUMMARY: The ordinance updates the County’s personnel policies adopted in 1991 and includes amendments covering new state and federal laws and current practices.

The ordinances are filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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

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

LEGAL NO. SJ772219 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 16, 2017.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance: ORDINANCE No. 07-2017 Ordinance Regarding Right of Way Acquisition Repealing San Juan County Code Sections 12.16.010, 12.16.020, and 12.16.030 and Renaming San Juan County Code Chapter 12.16 SUMMARY: This Ordinance pertains to San Juan County Code Chapter 12.16 Article 1 Right-of-Way Acquisition (sections 12.16.010 through 12.16.030). The purpose of Chapter 12.16 Article 1 was to adopt a policy for the administration and acquisition of right of way that was consistent with State and Federal guidelines and regulations. Chapter 12.16 Article 1 is no longer consistent with State and Federal regulations. The County Council desires to repeal Chapter 12.16 Article 1 thereby deferring to State and Federal laws for the administration and acquisition of right of way.

The ordinances are filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordi-

nance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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

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

LEGAL NO. SJ772217 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 16, 2017.

Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on an Ordinance. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, August 28, 2017 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.

At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the

proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the 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: The Ordinance Cancelling Prior Years Unclaimed Payroll Warrants will cancel 19 warrants totaling $1,088.79 issued between June 25, 2007 and December 21, 2015.

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

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

Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances 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 at 360-370-7472 and/or Chief Deputy Auditor at 370-7557.

LEGAL NO. SJ771963 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 16, 23, 2017.

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Mullis Community Senior Center Craft Room, 589 Nash St., Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.

The meeting begins at 8:30 am Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting.

Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS (County Council = CC; Planning Commission = PC; Hearing Examiner = HEX; County Council Meeting Room = CCMR) Permit Number

Description

PEXT0017-0003

Time Extension for Establishment of Campground PCUP00-12-0001

PPROV017-0042 PPROV017-0043 PPROV017-0044 PPROV017-0045

Vacation Rental Vacation Rental Vacation Rental Vacation Rental

Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

363214-002, 1959 Egg Richard Durhack, c/o Tad Bremer, 445 Lake Rd., San Juan Carter Ave., Friday Harbor, WA 98250 271150220, 188 Sunset Elizabeth Geddes, PO Box 1946, Ave, Orcas Eastsound, WA 98245 171922003, 645 Pete & Mindy Myers, 6194 Clearwater Gafford Ln, Orcas Dr, Loveland, CO 80538 271457402, 211 Geer Jason Miller c/o Cory Harrington, PO Ln, Orcas Box 1255, Eastsound, WA 98245 171750009, 263 Hidden Denise Lane c/o Cory Harrington, PO Ridge Trl, Orcas Box 1256, Eastsound, WA 98245

Date of Date Application Complete

Other Req Permits, If known

Existing SEPA SEPA Project Hearing Hearing Hearing Environmental Threshold Comments Comments Body Place Date Documents DET End Date End Date

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8/3/17

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LAND USE DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner Decisions: www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx; Planning Commission decisions: http://www.sanjuanco.com/planning/planningcommissionactions.aspx County Council decisions: http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx and http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/resolutions.aspx BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED: Permits issued by the Department of Community Development are searchable at https://services.sanjuanco.com/Default.asp. Select “Citizen Services,” then “Permits and Inspections,” then “Permits Inquiry” and enter search parameters To search a date range, use two periods between the date entries, i.e., after “Issue Date,” enter 11/17/2014..11/21/2014 and after “Permit Status,” select “Issued.” This will return a table of permits issued for the date range in question. There is no need to enter a permit type, unless you want to narrow your search. There are also links available on our website. (San Juan County is providing this information as a public service, in recognition that there will be occasional down times due to system updates.)

APPLICATION COMMENTS: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the Community Development, located at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor. Comment on Notices of Application can be submitted in writing to Community Development at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Requests for copies of project decisions or staff reports or requests to provide testimony in a public hearing for a project, may be made by contacting Community Development: (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 dcd@sanjuanco.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the County Council Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. In the County Council Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing should submit a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for a hearing may be obtained from Community Development seven days prior to the hearing.

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

LEGAL NO. SJ1942163 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, AUGUST 16, 2017

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SAN JUAN COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES

San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

LEGAL NO. SJ772197 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 16, 2017.

NOTICE OF SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AWAY FROM THE COUNTY SEAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 on Shaw Island at the Shaw Island Community Center, WA beginning at 10:30 AM. The agenda and related materials may be obtained 3 days prior at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7472.

LEGAL NO. SJ772120 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 16, 2017.

Request for Proposals for San Juan County 2018 Lodging Tax Facilities/ Promotional Grant Program San Juan County has established a tourism facilities program, funded by a portion of the revenue collected under the State Lodging Tax excise statutes and is seeking proposals from qualified entities interested in 1) funding single project proposals concerned with acquiring, improving or developing facilities for enhancing the tourism experience; and/or 2) matching grants for operating tourism facilities that enhance the tourism experience; and/or 3) matching grants for events that draw tourists; and/or 4) projects that carry out the goals of the San Juan County LTAC Tourism Master Plan. The contract year will begin on January 1, 2018.

The expected outcome of the funded activities is to increase economic activity in San Juan County in 2018 and beyond through the overnight lodging of tourists, through tourismrelated expenditures, and construc-

tion of tourism-related facilities. Program categories are funded thru either the Promotional or the Facilities portions of LTAC funds. Program categories are: -Emphasis on Tourism facilities capital program (only for facilities in which the County has an ownership position): - Construction - Improvement - Renovation -Matching grants for Tourism Events and Festivals designed to attract tourists -Matching Grants for operation of existing eligible tourism facilities that meet the criteria of this RFP and the long-range tourism plan (including, but not limited to historic museums, performing arts, visual arts) -Special Investments that help to accomplish objectives of the LTAC Master Plan (available online at: http://sanjuanco.com/614/LodgingTax-Advisory-Committee) The total available funding for 2018 Facilities grants will be approximate-

ly $925,767. Additional funds are available for Promotional grants, which serve to fund a Destination Marketing Organization as well as promotional events that draw tourists. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017. For information and an application packet, visit the San Juan County website: http://sanjuanco. com/614/Lodging-Tax-AdvisoryCommittee or contact Susan Kollet at the office of County Council (360) 370-7470. Packets may be picked up from the Council Office at 55 Second Street, 1st floor, Friday Harbor, WA. Requests by mail should be sent to: San Juan County Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program 350 Court Street #1 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ770789 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 9, 16, 2017.

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In The Matter of The Estate of JEANNE A. BELANGER, Deceased.

PROBATE NO. 17 4 05050 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate.

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

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 6/5/17 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 8/9/17 Dated this 23 day of May, 2017. /s/Andrew Aubin Belanger Andrew Aubin Belanger Personal Representative Attorney for the Estate: Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325 175 Village Road P.O. Box 160 Lopez, WA 98261 (360) 468-3871 LEGAL NO. J770442 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands August 9, 16, 23, 2017.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In The Matter of The Estate of SHIRLEY KATHRYN PLUMMER Deceased.

PROBATE NO. 17 4 05047 2 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS [RCW 11.42.030] The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the Court, the Notice

Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as Notice Agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the Court as are available on the date of filing this Notice with the Court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the Notice Agent or the Notice Agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the Notice Agent’s Declaration and Oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty (30) days after the Notice Agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020(2)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE FILED WITH SAN JUAN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT: 05/31/2017 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 8/16/2017 The Notice Agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct.

Dated this 31st day of May, 2017. /s/Diana G. Hancock Diana G. Hancock, Notice Agent Attorney for Notice Agent Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325 Attorney at Law, P.S. 175 Village Road (Physical) P.O. Box 160 (Mailing) Lopez, WA 98261 (360) 468-3871 Court of Notice Agent’s Oath and Declaration and Cause Number: San Juan County Superior Court LEGAL NO. J771787 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands August 16, 23, 30, 2017.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In The Matter of The Estate

of LAWRENCE SLOAN CLARK, Deceased.

PROBATE NO. 17 4 05058 8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate.

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

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 7/24/2017 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 8/2/2017 Dated this 14th day of July, 2017. /s/Cassandra Clark Cassandra Clark Personal Representative Attorney for the Estate: Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325 175 Village Road P.O. Box 160 Lopez, WA 98261 (360) 468-3871 LEGAL NO. J769972 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands August 2, 9, 16, 2017.

Island Network LLC, dba Rock Island Communications is proposing to replace a telecommunications tower, at 345 Court St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 & 48°32’07.15” N 123°01’05.49”. The height of the tower will be 17 meters above ground level (24.7 meters above mean sea level). The tower is anticipated to have no lights. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applica tions by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no.

A1086658 and may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment.

Requests for Environmental Review

must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns.

The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest, but they may be filed with a paper copy by mailing the Request to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

A copy of the Request should be provided to Rock Island at 208 Enchanted Forest Road, Eastsound, WA 98245.

LEGAL NO. J772002 Published in the Journal of the San Juan Islands on August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 2017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-16-738339-SW APN No.: 2138, 151614001 Title Order No.: 8652480 Deed of Trust Grantor(s): MICHAEL STEWART BROCK JR Deed of Trust Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 20061020051 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 7/14/2017 which sale has been postponed to 8/25/17, at 10:00 AM On the front steps, main entrance, to the San Juan County Courthouse, located at 350 Court St #7, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, to-wit: Parcel A: Government Lot 1, Section 16, Township 35 North, Range 1 West, W.M. in San Juan County, Washington; EXCEPT the East 1,068 feet thereof. Parcel B: An Easement for ingress and egress as set out and described in instrument recorded March 12, 2003 under Auditor’s File No. 2003 0312034, records of San Juan County, Washington. More commonly known as: XXX NHN THATCHER PASS, DECATUR ISLAND, WA 98221 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/18/2006, recorded 10/20/2006, under Instrument No. 20061020051 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/26/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0226030 records of SAN JUAN County,

Washington , from MICHAEL STEWART BROCK JR. (UNMARRIED) , as grantor(s), to ROUTH CRABTREE OLSENSTEPHEN D ROUTH , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number 2016-0128008 II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $ 174,385.49 * This sum represents the entire balance owed on this loan due to the fact that the loan matured (became all due and payable) on 11/1/2009 and as a result the entire amount owed is all due an d payable as of the date of the issuance of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale . This sum does not include the foreclosure fees and costs that have been incurred to date that are included on the Notice of Forfeiture in the amount of. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $166,033.89 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 10/1/2015 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 7/14 /2017 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 7/3 /2017 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 7/3 /2017 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 7/3 /2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any record-

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES ed junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 1/8/2017 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20

DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure.ht m . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/ hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: h t t p : / / w w w. h u d . g ov / o f f i c e s / h s g / sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction= search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc= dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear . Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dated: 3/9/2017 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Lauren Esquivel, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line:

916-939-0772 or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com Trustee Sale Number: WA-16-738339-SW IDSPub #0123953 7/26/2017 8/16/2017 LEGAL NO. J766512 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands July 26, August 16, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE MacKaye Harbor Water District General Small Works Roster MacKaye Harbor Water District maintains a General Small Works Roster for contracts up to $300,000 and is soliciting the names of businesses and individuals. All applicants must be licensed or registered to perform work in the state of Washington. Applicants are needed for the following services: Excavating, General Construction, Concrete, Electrical, Plumbing, Fencing, and Roofing. To be put on the roster, please send request for application to the MacKaye Harbor Water District, PO Box 372, Lopez Island, WA 98261, call 360-468-4116 or e-mail Helen Cosgrove, District Clerk at helen@mackayeharborwaterdistrict. org LEGAL NO. J771907 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands August 16, 23, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE PORT OF LOPEZ General Small Works Roster The Port of Lopez maintains a General Small Works Roster for contracts up to $300,000 and is soliciting the names of businesses and individuals. All applicants must be licensed or registered to perform work in the state of Washington. If you have already submitted information, there is no need to submit again unless your information has changed. Applicants are needed for the following services: Excavating, General Construction, Concrete, Electrical, Plumbing, Fencing, Grass Mowing, Grounds Maintenance, Roofing and Tree Clearing. To be put on the roster, please send request for application to the Port of Lopez, PO Box 907, Lopez Island, WA 98261, call 360-468-4116 or e-mail Helen Cosgrove, Port Business Manager at helenc@portoflopez.com.

LEGAL NO. J771911

Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

August 16, 23, 2017.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate: KENT WILSON YARBOROUGH Deceased.

Probate No. 17-4-05059-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorneys of record at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four (4) 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the Decedent.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 9, 2017.

Glenn Curtis Yarborough, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Douglas F. Strandberg, P.S. 245 Blair Avenue P.O. Box 547 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Attorney for Personal Representative /s/Douglas F. Strandberg Douglas F. Strandberg, WSBA #926 245 Blair Avenue P.O. Box 547 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J770976 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

August 9, 16, 23, 2017.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID A. FOX; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE DAVID FOX REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2013; DUSTIN M. FOX; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants.

No. 14-2-05102-7 AMENDED NOTE FOR MOTION DOCKET (Telephonic Hearing) TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of David A. Fox; Unknown Successor Trustee of the David Fox Revocable Living Trust dated November 1, 2013; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint: Please take notice that an issue of law in this case will be heard on the date below and the clerk is directed to note this on the appropriate calendar for a telephonic hearing: CALENDAR: Civil Motions Docket CALENDAR DATE: September 15, 2017 TIME: 1:30 PM HEARING TYPE: Telephonic via CourtCall, as approved by Jane Severin NATURE OF HEARING: Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Motion for Order of Default Submitted by: NAME: Synova M. L. Edwards, WSBA#: 43063 ADDRESS: 13555 SE 36th Street, Suite 300, Bellevue, WA 98006 PHONE: 425-628-6209 ATTORNEY FOR: Plaintiff DATED: August 16, 2017 LEGAL NO. J772410 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands August 16, 2017

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