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www.sanjuanjournal.com U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell addresses a town hall crowd, in Anacortes, about the proposed San Juan Islands National Conservation Area designation, Feb. 18

Clash over lawsuit lingers as officials try to manage spin Journal photo / Clare DeLong

By Scott Rasmussen

It appears a “whistleblower” lawsuit brought against San Juan County has come to an end, except for the spin.

San Juan County officials late last week said that its insurance carrier — the Washington Counties Risk Pool — reached an out-of-court financial settlement with former county information services manager George Johnson, who filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful ter- George Johnson mination following his dismissal in August 2010.

Under the settlement, Johnson will receive $105,000 and Seattle attorney Jack Sheridan, who represented Johnson in the case, will receive $145,000 in legal fees.

County officials announced the agreement in a prepared statement on Friday.

Johnson, former chairman of the hospital district commission and board of freeholders, claimed that he was fired in retaliation See Johnson, Page 4

Preservation plan on hold Salazar, Cantwell promote conservation for SJ’s BLM lands Absent an executive order from President Obama, legislation to designate federally managed land in the San Juan Islands as a National Conservation Area will continue to wend its way through Congress, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell says.

“We’re hoping we can move the legislation sometime in the next year,” Cantwell said at a Feb. 18 town hall meeting in Anacortes, “but as you can see, back in Washington [DC] everything is not moving as quickly as we would like.”

More than 100 citizens of San Juan and nearby counties turned out in torrential rain to participate in the meeting hosted by Sen. Cantwell and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, to discuss the proposal for turning roughly 1,000 acres designated to the Bureau of Land Management in San Juan County into a National Conservation Area.

It is the second time Salazar has visited the area in the past year, and he expressed optimism that the land may be redesignated as part of an initiative to place permanent protections on BLM-managed public lands in areas where there is strong local support. The San Juans are among 18

Ray Sheffer’s career as a law enforcement official in Las Vegas and chief of security at the Desert Inn was almost larger than life even before he stumbled on San Juan

Busted in late October while trying to make a large-scale prescription drug buy, two San Juan Island siblings were ordered to serve a total of three months in jail after pleading guilty to a pair of felony drug offenses.

On Jan. 13, Chelsea Sue Rogers, 22, and Jesse Brett Rogers, 24, each pleaded guilty in San Juan Superior Court to one count of solicitation to possess a controlled substance—Oxycodone—with intent to deliver, a Class C felony.

Initially, both were charged with one count each of attempting to obtain a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class B felony, following their arrest in late October. Jesse Rogers, who had a set of “brass knuckles” with him at See BUSTED, Page 2 FEBRUARY 2012

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Sheriff’s Log San Juan County Sheriff 's Department reported responding to these calls: Jan. 30: A San Juan Island man reportedly sideswiped a car on Cattle Point Road, failed to stop, and was later arrested for an alleged assault following an early evening altercation at his Friday Harbor home. The 39-year-old, who was taken into custody at about 9 p.m., reportedly was flown offisland for treatment of a high-level of intoxication.

He had reportedly drifted into the oncoming lane of traffic when he clipped a vehicle headed in the opposite direction on Cattle

Point Road, causing $5,000 in damage.

Feb. 3: An Orcas Island man was arrested for DUI following a late-night singlecar collision on Olga Road.

The 63-year-old was taken into custody at the scene at about 11:30 p.m. He reportedly missed a bend in the road near the intersection of Shadow Lane and then lost control of his SUV. Feb. 8: A San Juan Island teen accused of snatching $5 worth of merchandise from a Friday Harbor grocery store was arrested for shoplifting. The 16-year-old boy was taken into custody at about 12:45 p.m., and

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Feb. 11: A warrant led to an early evening arrest of a San Juan Island man, who may face additional charges after deputies reportedly found marijuana among his belongings. The 48-year-old was apprehended near the intersection of Nichols and B streets at about 9 p.m.

Feb. 14: Barking dogs, a neighbor's complaint, multiple warnings and repeated violations of Friday Harbor's public nuisance law prompted a ticket for a resident of the town. The ticket was issued after a deputy reportedly heard the sound of several dogs barking incessantly from inside the man's Hunt Street home at about 10 p.m.

Feb. 15: A San Juan Island woman who failed to pay court-ordered fines

turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest. The 22-year-old, who arrived at department headquarters to surrender at 7 a.m., has reportedly been unemployed and lacks the money to pay fines from a prior DUI conviction. n A San Juan Island man claims $2,500 worth of tools disappeared from his disabled SUV in an apparent theft. The man left the vehicle, with tools inside, in the parking lot of a Friday Harbor bank because of engine troubles. When he returned three days later, the tools were reportedly gone. n A San Juan Island boy accused of shoplifting at a Friday Harbor toy store was arrested for theft. The 8-year-old, who was taken into custody shortly before 6 p.m., was later released to

a parent.

Feb. 16: An Orcas Island man claims that a couple who had been living in a cabin on the same Deer Harbor property where he lives stole his dog and left the island unexpectedly.

The 46-year-old believes the couple, who lived in the cabin for about a month, are en route to California with six dogs in their van, including "Buck", described as a short-haired black and brown mixed breed, with a mangled ear and teeth missing. The couple's van reportedly has Nevada plates. n Accusations of assault prompted the arrest of a San Juan Island man who allegedly harassed and then struck a woman who lives at the same Friday Harbor apartments as he. The 29-year-old, who reportedly suffers from a mental

health ailment, was taken into custody at his family's Tucker Avenue apartment shortly before 5 p.m. He had recently been arrested for disorderly contact and was under court-ordered release conditions at the time of the alleged altercation. n Unpaid fines from a prior felony drug conviction prompted the arrest of a former San Juan Island man who returned to the island after being deported. The 42-year-old, convicted six years ago of selling cocaine, was taken into custody outside the medical center in Friday Harbor at about 1:30 p.m. He had reportedly gone to the medical center seeking treatment for his 12-year-old son, who was ill at the time.

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deal in which she sought to buy 1,000 tablets of Oxycodone, a prescription painkiller, from a supposed drug dealer for $14,000.

That supposed drug dealer was an undercover DEA agent and set up a transaction that ended in an Oct. 24 arrest of the two siblings near the ferry landing in Friday Harbor.

On Feb. 17, she was ordered to serve nine months in custody, two of which will be served in jail, three on electronic home monitoring and one of community restitution.

The remainder of the sentence will be determined at a March 9 hearing.

As part of a plea deal, Chelsea Rogers agreed to forfeit the $14,000 she was carrying at the time of her arrest, as well as the vehicle, a Lexus, that she was driving at the time of the arrest.

Jesse Rogers, who, as a first-time offender qualified

for sentencing below state standards, was ordered to serve 30 days in jail, 30 days on home-electronic monitoring and 30 days of community restitution. He was also ordered to pay $1,950 in fines and fees.

A Class C felony, solicitation to possess a controlled substance carries maximum penalties of five years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both; however, the standard range of sentencing set by the state is 9-15 months in jail.

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News Briefs PeaceHealth hires medical center doctors

PeaceHealth will contract with Inter Island Medical Center doctors as PeaceHealth caregivers beginning, March 1.

In March 2009, San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 commissioners approved a long-term agreement with PeaceHealth to expand healthcare services in San Juan County.

That agreement set in motion PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, a 10-bed critical access hospital, as well as a new, expanded primary care and specialty clinic, expanded diagnostic and treatment services and a 24-hour emergency department.

Once construction is complete, in late fall, Peace Island Medical Center will increase the number of physicians serving island residents, including part-time visiting specialists, and will nearly double the number

Sheffer

Continued from page 1 at 31, is credited with helping to integrate the Las Vegas police force and with starting the Nevada police academy. He is recalled as a man of boundless energy and a quick wit — at times biting — by those who knew him well during and after his law enforcement days in San Juan County.

Former sheriff Bill Cumming, who took over as top cop of the county following Sheffer’s retirement in 1986, was by Sheffer’s bedside the night he died, at the end of a long illness.

“He came here with a background that is extremely deep and varied,” Cumming said. “He really was larger than life in many ways.”

Born in Harmony, Ark., on Nov. 15, 1924, Sheffer moved to Nevada with his family and graduated from Las Vegas High, a star on the high school football team.

He served in the Navy, in the Pacific, in World War II and returned to Las Vegas where he joined the Las Vegas Police Department in

of other healthcare professionals serving the community.

Beginning March 1, doctors Susan Mahoney, Michael Wingren, Rachel Bishop, Douglas Tuttle, and Loren Johnson, will be PeaceHealth Medical Group caregivers.

Also March 1, Pat Davis, a board-certified physician assistant who has been with IIMC since May 2010, will leave to return to Arizona.

In June, Kimberlee Van Der Kolk will join the Peace Island Medical Center team.

Van Der Kolk, who received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Mount St. Mary’s College in Brentwood, Calif., most recently worked as a family nurse practitioner and has experience in trauma and emergency medicine.

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, a critical access hospital on San Juan Island, will operate as part of the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center network, which

includes a not-for-profit full-service hospital sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, and is part of the PeaceHealth system, with medical centers in Alaska, Washington and Oregon.

County amasses $350K for 2012 facility grants

A boost in lodging tax revenue means San Juan County will be able to match the amount it handed out last year in tourism facility grants, and have a bit left over in reserve.

This past year, the county collected nearly 8 percent more in lodging revenue than it did in 2010. A total of $350,000 in grants is expected to be awarded this year from the county's tourism facilities fund.

The Lodging Tax grant program is financed entirely by a room-rental tax collected by the county’s lodging providers.

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1948, and later became chief was appointed by the gover- wife, Ruth, for the crime. of the department in 1956. nor of Nevada to oversee the Ruth Neslund was convicted Sheffer was a well-sea- state’s Taxi Cab Authority even though her husband’s soned law enforcement pro- and worked at one time as body was never found. fessional when he and his an executive for the reclu“We didn’t have that wife, Diana, moved to San sive and enigmatic Howard many resources at the time,” Juan Island in Hughes.They deputy prosecutor Charlie the early ‘70s. were married Silverman recalls of the He rose quickfor 45 years.

Neslund case. “He made ly through the “He lived life sure that we had whatevranks, starting to its absolute er we needed and that he as a dispatcher, fullest,” she had his best officers on the then promoted said. “He was case.” to deputy, then the youngest Silverman added that u n d e r s h e r - — Diana Sheffer 87 you’ll ever Sheffer wasn’t the only iff and finally know.” member of the family appointed During his with a strong influence on sheriff in 1978, after his tenure as San Juan County the county. Diana Sheffer predecessor, Don Brown, sheriff, Sheffer led the for many years served as stepped down for medical investigation of the murder administrator of the board reasons. He ran for sheriff of Rolf Neslund, perhaps of county commissioners. and was elected to a second the county’s most famous “When (Diana) left they four-year term. murder case, which led to had to have two people to Cumming said that the conviction of Neslund’s do her job,” he said. “The Sheffer placed great importance on education and training for everyone under Divorce & Family Law his command.

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NCA Continued from page 1 areas across the nation identified by the Department of the Interior for permanent protection.

Despite debate on the issue at the town hall, it appeared clear that attendees favored long-term protection for lands that, as State Sen. Kevin Ranker noted, at present have none.

Without a long-term management plan, the future of these areas is uncertain. Those supporting the measure cited Lopez Hill on Lopez Island, and Mitchell Hill on San Juan Island, which might have been sold to a developer by the Department of Natural Resources had local residents not intervened.

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Continued from page 1 for reporting perceived irregularities in how equipment had been purchased by the Department of Public Works. He filed a claim against the county in mid-December, 2010.

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last year (S. 1559 and H.R. 2912) is currently stalled in Congress, but citizens were told they could support the effort by writing letters to Congress or to the office of Secretary Salazar.

Officials said the president could use his power under the Antiquities Act to mandate the San Juan lands – deemed among the “crown jewels” of BLM managed public lands – a National Monument. Citizens could also support this action through letters and advocacy.

Without support, the land would continue to be managed as it is now by co-operation between the BLM and the local community.

The terms National Conservation Area and National Monument are used interchangeably by the department, denoting only how they were

this to court,” county Administrator Pete Rose said. “We have ample evidence that Mr. Johnson’s dismissal was based solely on his performance and on budget considerations. Our IS department continues to perform well with fewer people and at a lower cost.”

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“It is customary to try to discredit whistle blowers, and the county has done that here, in spades,” Henley said. “This case is an embarrassment to the county, and its recent attempt to spin it adds to the embarrassment.”

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Henley contends the county’s insurance carrier settled out-of-court because odds of prevailing in court were poor, and that issue of purchasing irregularities was swept under the rug. In addition, she said the issue of the Public Works

tection “might be a good idea,” but believes control needs to stay as close to the people who are the most effected by the land.

Once you have handed over management to the federal government, he said, “(you have) given the keys to someone else and are willing to be a passenger forevermore, no matter how appealing it sounds right now.”

Nick Teague, a Lopez island resident and the only permanent BLM representative in San Juan County, countered that citizen involvement would be mandated by law, and that he has “never worked in an area where folks are so passionate and engaged in the management of the land” as they are in San Juan County. There are more volunteer hours logged with

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Ron Reimer, president of the Whatcom County chapter of the Citizen’s Alliance for Property Rights, doubted that the government would keep the local community involved in land management if the legislation goes through. Reimer said federal pro-

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Teague said a management plan, which would be drafted by BLM officials and an advisory committee comprised of community members, would decide how best to “reduce and mitigate impact” from visitors.

Citizens at the meeting agreed that the land under consideration should remain “natural” and as close to untouched as is possible while still allowing public access, and that community involvement remains a priority.

For more information on the proposed legislation, and for ways to get involved, visit www.sanjuanislandsnca.org, or www.blm. gov and search for the “Spokane” district.

not considered a whistleblower by the county, and that his claim of retaliation was based on a purchasing issue that Johnson never brought to the attention of either his supervisor or the administrator. Rose added that the purchasing issue was brought to his attention by another department and that he turned the matter over to the county prosecutor, who then contacted the state Auditor’s Office.

Rose said that his department was already in the process of terminating Johnson before he became aware of the purchasing issue.

Initially, Johnson sought reinstatement, back pay, emotional harm damages, attorney’s fees, and costs. At the time he was terminated, Johnson was paid $86,506 a year.

“This settlement was made by the Risk Pool strictly for economic reasons,” Rose said. “We had no option, short of hiring our own attorneys and spending potentially hundreds of thousands of the taxpayers’ dollars on legal fees.”

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PUBLIC MEETINGS San Juan Island School Board: Feb. 25, 5 p.m., high school library.

Executive session beginning at 5:15 p.m., board reconvenes in open session at 6 p.m.

San Juan County Planning Commission: March 6, San Juan Island Grange, 8:45 a.m. Public hearing on wetlands section of the county’s critical areas ordinance update.

Friday Harbor Town Council: March 1, noon, evening session begins at 5:30 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers, 60 Second Street

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Guest Column

Charter Commission: the cart leading the horse Pre-determined opinions rule as panel bypasses research, deliberations

By Charlie Bodenstab

When the charter was written we freeholders were careful to include a provision for reviewing it in five years.

We specified a “Charter Review Commission” to perform this task in order to make the adjustments that would inevitably be needed for something so new. The process of forming this review group has taken place and the CRC has started its deliberations.

I say deliberations, but in reality I’m thunderstruck at what has really taken place. Frankly, it strikes me that the process has been hijacked.

There is little deliberating taking place and much endorsing of pre-established opinions. As the CRC minutes confirm, major decisions to resurrect the Board of County

Commissioners took place in the second week, without review and evidence gathering.

It appears that the committee has been populated with many members whose minds Charlie Bodenstab are made up and are dogmatically following a process of gutting the charter, and working to return us to the dark days of the BOCC. Are we content with the performance of the county government? I’m not, and I suspect you are not as well. Let’s review the issue on two fronts, however.

First, what has been the actual performance of the new system and particularly in comparison to the old BOCC system that you voters replaced overwhelmingly with the charter?

Rather than going through the issues item by item, I refer you to the outline Rich Peterson, a County Council member, has

written. He makes it clear that we inherited a total mess from the past commissioners— as voters recognized back then—and a good part of the effort in the past five years has focused on cleaning up the disastrous BOCC legacy. (You can access his paper by going to the county web site — “Charter Review Commission”— then “Minutes of the CRC Mtg”). It is extremely informative.

A second point is more basic.

Concerns about how a system of governance is working should aim first at ways to improve it rather than to throw it out.

Confidence in our national government has currently been badly eroded. Are we therefore suggesting the elimination of the U.S. Constitution? If that sounds absurd at the national level, why isn’t it absurd at the local level?

I’m actually amazed that the charter is working as well as it is considering the history of its implementation.

You may not be aware, but after the charter was approved, the sitting group of the three BOCC members fought the charter every step of the way.

They dragged their feet on item after

Attorneys: Lopez port lacks authority to operate dump The Port of Lopez won’t be getting into the trash business, at least not anytime soon.

That’s according to county prosecutor Randy Gaylord, who, in a recent press release, noted since it is an activity not “expressly” granted to the port under state law that operation of a waste facility is most likely outside its statutory authority.

Attorneys for the port and San Juan County, which manages a solid waste transfer station on three of the four ferry-served islands, recently agreed that the port lacks legal authority to operate a waste facility.

“If there is any doubt whether a particular power has been granted, it is denied,” Gaylord said. “We

have examined the powers granted to ports under (state law) and we agree with the lawyers for the Port of Lopez that there is no legislative language expressly stating that ports have the authority to operate facilities for solid waste disposal.”

With the county facing cutbacks in its solid waste operation and preparing to hand over collection and disposal of trash, the Port of Lopez Commission had sought to assume responsibility and management of the Lopez transfer station.

Gaylord said other options are being pursued that may allow the port to get into the trash business.

“Because the question of a port’s powers has significance for the people of Lopez Island and on a

statewide basis, I have asked that the opinion of the port’s lawyers be reviewed by the Attorney General,” he said. ßIn addition, I have urged the county council, the port’s attorneys and others to seek a legislative solution, for it is the state legislature that determines the powers of a port district.”

Gaylord added that the establishment of a waste disposal district which spans the island may also be an avenue that the people of Lopez could pursue.

In addition to the collection and disposal of garbage, the Lopez transfer station is also home to a popular recycling center.

item and when it came around to finding and appointing the very crucial position of administrator, they really dug in.

They were careful to avoid consideration of a very talented, strong, and experienced administrator who had been identified, but who could have been a challenge to them.

We have had to live all these years with the results of their manipulation of the selection process.

Our democratic system of government is the best imaginable, but it does have the unfortunate characteristic of occasionally empowering small focused and dedicated groups when the remainder of the voters are relatively tuned out of the process.

I plead with you to make it clear that the charter you overwhelmingly approved five years ago is to be fundamentally preserved, but improved, step by step, not capriciously gutted.

— Charlie Bodenstab is a former member of the Board of Freeholders, which crafted the Home Rule Charter approved by voters in 2005.

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Life cut short, but not in vain

Thank you to the Journal for covering the story of Sooke (L-112), printed in the Feb. 22 edition(“Tragic end; homeward bound”, page 1).

As stated in the article, The Whale Museum is honored and privileged to take possession of her skeleton.

We are still in the process of designing the exhibit and education program around her, but will definitely need to do raise funds to help make this happen.

As far as the necropsy on this orca calf, we wanted to clarify a couple of points.

As with most necropsies, it’s hard to make an immediate determination of the cause of death at the scene.

Although a lot of subsurface hemorrhaging was noticed on L-112 (which is generally attributed to some type of blunt force trauma), it will take weeks or even months to get all the results back on the numerous tissue samples sent to the pathologist.

A CT-scan was also taken of L-112’s head in an effort to detect any bone fractures or abnormalities around the bullae (ear bones). Again, we’re waiting on the results of this scan from the radiologist.

Most importantly, it should be recognized that —with a stranding of this magnitude—many parties are involved. In this case, Portland State University,

Cascadia Research Collective and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife took the lead on the necropsy.

Their quick response and ability to gather all the necessary resources to perform a necropsy the day after the stranding was critical with regards to pathology samples, along with their combined years of expertise in this type of work.

In the end, it will be a combination of seasoned professionals who will be trying to make a determination as to what caused L-112’s death. Even if that isn’t completely possible, the information we will be able to extract (i.e., genetics and toxins) will be an invaluable resource in the continuing effort to bolster the population of our endangered Southern Resident orcas.

Jenny Atkinson/Amy Traxler, Whale Muesum — Editor’s note: Amy Traxler is coordinator of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network; Jenny Atkinson is executive director of the Whale Museum

Grateful for ties that bind

Whenever I went to Friday Harbor or Eastsound, so many people asked about Dorothy.

It seemed they hoped she had jumped ship, so to speak, and would be found alive. So many people this fall and winter asked, “Has she been found yet?” They cared.

I went to town on the Thursday after hearing about Dorothy being

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found. People I didn’t even know, who knew somehow that I was from Waldron, approached me and expressed their sorrow.

They didn’t even know her, and cared so much.

It shows me just how much Waldron is a part of a bigger community. Thank you all.

Robin Hatten Waldron Island

Power to the people with ‘NCA’

U.S. Interior Secretary Salazar and Sen. Maria Cantwell held a town hall meeting Feb. 18 to discuss protection of BLM lands in the San Juans.

Over 150 people at the meeting had the opportunity to express their views.

There were three consistent messages from the citizens who spoke: 1.These lands are special places that the community cares deeply about.

2. These lands should remain natural and accessible.

3. The community should have a strong voice about their management.

We are proud to be pursuing a course to address these issues directly. Rep. Rick Larsen and Sen. Cantwell have drafted and introduced legislation on behalf of the community that would designate these lands as “Conservation Lands” within BLM. These are federally owned lands.

Rather than give the federal government more control over these lands, the legislation puts community designed restrictions on the

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BLM to ensure that these lands will be available for future generations.

By giving the community an explicit role in the development of management plans it gives us a strong voice in decisions affecting these lands.

Salazar offered to propose to the president that these lands achieve their conservation lands designation via a presidential proclamation rather than wait for the uncertain legislative process.

We believe that our goal could be achieved via a presidential proclamation if that proclamation was based on the legislation Sen. Cantwell and Rep. Larsen have drafted on behalf of the community.

We look forward to working with Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Larsen and Secretary Salazar to pursue both the congressional and presiden-

tial paths. We encourage the community to join us in endorsing this dual-track approach.

Whether via legislation as a National Conservation Area or via a presidential proclamation as a National Monument, our goal remains the same—to pursue a conservation lands designation that provides permanent protection for the BLM lands of the San Juans and a strong community voice in their management.

Please write Secretary Salazar to say that achieving permanent protection by either of these two approaches is good for our community. You can find his address and more information at www.

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Tom/Sally Reeves Lopez Island — Editor’s note: The Reeves

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Freedom Foundation in SJC?

Practically the very last thing the citizens of San Juan County need is for the Freedom Foundation, from Olympia, WA, and its media affiliate Citizens Action Network, to expose the evils of the county’s Community Development & Planning Department and Friends of the San Juans. Just possibly, without their help, the Dalton case on Orcas would have been resolved a year ago at a much lower financial and emotional cost to the landowners and to our community.

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AS I See It

Passing the buck

CAO: fix of record misses the mark

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hanks to the Internet and email, and the rise of social media, the ability to reach out and touch your elected state representative has never been easier.

Now might be a good time to do just that (see contact information below).

Last week in Olympia the House Ways and Means Committee rolled out its supplemental 2012 state budget that will, according to one local elected official, reduce the amount of state funding San Juan County receives by $688,829. That’s right away.

And it doesn’t include the $30,000 or so that the Sheriff’s Department would have to pony up for state-mandated officer training, eliminated by the committee as well.

The state faces a budget shortfall this year of at least $500 million, or up to $1 billion if one adds bolstering its reserve fund into the equation.

As proposed, the committee would cut state spending in criminal justice assistance, judge’s salaries, health and human services programs and support for economic development in rural counties.

In fact, the county’s public facilities financing assistance program, funded by a .09 percent kickback of state sales-tax generated locally, would fall victim to the cuts in state spending as well. The county Parks department has relied heavily on that program to finance a variety of remodel, repair and construction projects over the years.

The county isn’t alone.

San Juan Island public schools expects to lose funding for two high school teachers’ salaries under the Ways and Means proposal. That’s on top of $350,000 in budget cuts that the district put in place just last year because of a drop in state support.

And the committee’s budget proposal would also eliminate the state’s Conservation Commission, which, according to board of supervisors of the San Juan Islands Conservation District, will effectively put it, as well as the state’s other 46 districts, out of business.

To help soften the blow, the Ways and Means committee would provide elected officials of counties with populations of less than 250,000 with the authority to raise its local sales tax by .02 percent, essentially passing along a revenuegenerating potato that is too hot for it to handle.

That’s called passing the buck.

Contact info; 40th District legislators: ■ Sen. Kevin Ranker: Olympia, 360 786-7678; Anacortes, 360 676-2160. Email: Kevin.Ranker@leg. wa.gov ■ Rep. Kristine Lytton: Olympia, 360 786-7800. Email: kristine.lytton@leg.wa.gov ■ Rep. Jeff Morris: Olympia, 360 786-7970; Mount Vernon, 360 588-6277. Email: jeff.morris@leg.wa.gov

Little rhyme or reason in CAO’s proposed ‘reasonable use exception’

By David Ralston

Janet Alderton’s letter caught my attention by suggesting it would straighten out misconceptions.

Unfortunately, she only proved to be correct in saying, “Misinformation is alarming many people in our community.” What followed was a masterful piece of cherry picking examples and glaring omissions in an effort to discredit people with whom she does not agree. Here are the facts.

She states in her correction of Peg Manning, “...the number of species as listed as threatened…almost doubled in two years.” However, if you read the referenced material cited, it says, “About half or 27 of the 49 newly added species, were already listed and were added because we did not consider them users of the Salish Sea until a recently published paper identified them.”

She states, “The Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) allows up to one half acre of development per parcel.” A careful reading of the ordinance will show that the owner is only guaranteed 2,500 square feet of development, which would include the driveway, gardens, lawns, patios and whatever is left over for a house. If you are unlucky enough to be in a wetland, this 2,500 sq. ft. is reduced to 1,500 sq. ft. maximum.

Now just stop and think. A typical 50-foot driveway in town will require 1,000 square feet. A double car garage requires 400 square feet. If you require a septic system, a small garden and lawn, a patio and any area required for grading, all count toward the 2,500 square feet.

Now, you do the math and see how large a house you

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Continued from page 6 like the Freedom Foundation and its wealthy supporters, including, according to SourceWatch, organizations and individuals associated with the Koch Brothers, the Mellon Scaife family, the Walton family, and the Heritage Foundation, to intrude into our community, police our public and private institutions, and help us protect our environment from environmentalists?

Do the citizens of Orcas Island really want an organization like the Freedom Foundation hijacking its community meetings, as it tried to do on February 22 at a public meeting organized by Friends of the San Juans to provide citizens of Orcas on both sides of the issue with an opportunity to exchange views on the Dalton case in an intelligent and respectful manner?

But before the meeting even started, a representative of the Freedom Foundation tried to take over the meeting, even suggesting that the traditional rules for conducting public meetings on Orcas be ignored.

Fortunately, the volunteer

community facilitator leading the discussion was able to regain control, although the boorish and uncivil behavior of the Freedom Foundation’s supporters continue unabated.

Most citizens of San Juan County are unaware that the Freedom Foundation and its supporters have much bigger fish to fry. They are normally busy protecting our entire state from teachers, labor unions, gay rights legislation and so forth.

When they aren’t working on state issues, their network of supporters is protecting the entire country from anyone not signing the Grover Norquist antitax pledge, and vigorously opposing campaign finance reform, women’s health and reproductive rights, increased regulation of Wall Street, and Hilary Clinton.

So it is interesting to note that they are prepared to devote some of the unlimited financial resources to reforming our county, one of the smallest in the state.

And it is also worth pondering just why the local supporters of the Orcas Eagle Forum, Citizens Alliance for Property Rights, and the Common Sense Alliance would align them-

could get on this lot. This provision is a blatant indefensible attempt to avoid inverse condemnation by the county.

Ms. Alderton points to a grant to help homeowners understand the proposed ordinance. At present there are no qualified staff to be of assistance.

What happens when the grant money runs out? More to the point, now is when that person is needed so citizens can give informed comments on the proposed ordinance. The position remains unfilled, thank you.

Ms Alderton seems to be assuaged by the fact that, in perpetuity, a nonconforming structure that is 100 percent destroyed can be replaced. What she omitted is that this provision is applicable only until “the effective date of a comprehensive update of the Shoreline Master Program.”

This is an uncomfortable definition of perpetuity.

The final dismissal by Ms. Alderton of John Evans’ concerns poses a curious understanding of zoning administration. She opines, “The property owner decides when to seek planning permission.” Good luck.

Will the cemetery board have to get a permit before each grave is excavated, filled and replanted?

Mr. Evans’ concerns should not be overlooked in such a cavalier manner. As a long-time grower, he is concerned about the elimination of the definition “Allowable Agricultural Activities.” This definition has been replaced with a complex set of charts and regulations that require careful review, especially if there are to be any changes to ongoing practices.

Ms. Alderton, a retired biologist, feels comfortable with the phrases, “additional adverse effect on critical area functions and values.” These subjective terms do not translate easily into clear zoning administration regulations.

— David A. Ralston has years of experience both as a zoning administrator and as an expert witness in condemnation and inverse condemnation court cases. selves with such an outfit as the Freedom Foundation.

Jon Christoffersen Shaw Island

CAO buffers: catalyst for revolt

Why does Mr. Kaill, president of the Friends of the San Juans, not support a more progressive approach to the environmental problems he seems to see?(“Toxins kill; buffers a proven defense”, Feb. 15, page 8).

Why not ban “Moss Killer” use here period.

Why not a hard hitting education effort by the county to eliminate the use of fertilizers on the lawns and gardens of the near shore. And further, why not county assistance in dealing with the surfactant runoff problem in East Sound and Friday Harbor?

And what would be wrong with the “Friends” assisting with the repair of the small number of failing septic systems they seem so concerned with.

Instead, Mr. Kaill wants to blanket the county with “buffers” that will do nothing but drive property owners nuts and into a frenzy of rebellion.

Meanwhile, the county

spends huge sums on consultants and forests of paper, directed by a county manager and staff that has no clue and makes no effort to seek a more pragmatic approach.

Yes we do have relatively small environmental concerns here in the San Juan Islands. But let all of us deal with them directly, not with this buffer nonsense which will accomplish little or nothing.

I would respectfully suggest Mr. Kaill and his gang of zealots go after the much more substantial environmental problems out there: Victoria, Vancouver, Bellingham. Leave the cow that steps in a drainage ditch in peace.

Pete Groves San Juan Island

Hats off to those who tread lightly

Thank you to the Friends of the San Juans and to everyone who is a friend of the environment.

Thank you for gardening without harm. Thank you for leaving that tree.

Thank you for building far away from the stream.

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’Exempt’ would be a better label

I drive an old car.

Because of the year it was built, its shoulder harness exempt, headrest exempt, airbag exempt, padded dash exempt, and big bumper exempt. (I drive it really carefully because I know I’m the underdog in a collision.) No one calls my car “Non-Conforming.”

I live in a house that was built before current regulations. Instead of calling my house “Non-Conforming,” why can’t it just be “exempt”?

Mike Buettell San Juan Island

Charter: we can do better

I understand why politicians want to take credit for the good things and blame

all the “dithering” and inefficiencies on past administrations.

But the Home Rule Charter began in 2005.

Hurricane Katrina also happened in 2005 and that has been mostly cleaned up by now. The dithering continues on many issues that should be behind us, but are breaking the budget.

Many people look at the six-member council and see two things: the budget has gone way up and the effectiveness of government has gone way down.

We need leadership. We have none.

Voters thought that having an administrator would be the answer, but the way the charter set this up has not worked well. It can be improved.

I would have liked the opportunity to vote for you, Councilman Peterson, but I was denied that chance because the charter only allows me to vote for one out of six of the people who represent me. How does that make government closer to the people? We can do better.

I think candidates for council should be evaluated and voted for in countywide elections. We did this here in the islands for over 100 years and it worked well.

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Home rule will work better if it does what it was designed to do, bring government closer to the people. In my opinion, we need to end some of the experiments that were built into the charter and get back to the structure that we know has worked in the past.

I hope the council members will help us improve it.

(Note: these are my opinions only. I do not presume to speak for other members of the CRC.) Gordy Petersen San Juan Island — Editor's note: Gordy Petersen is chairman of the Charter Review Commission

How does your garden grow?

Under Washington state law the critical areas ordinance must be supported by the “best available science”.

As a county there is nothing we can do about that.

Eventually, the legislating body must create a scientific record and parrot that the ordinance is supported by the “best available science”.

The reliance on the best available science, however, should be seen for what it is. It is nothing more than an “abracadabra” word to provide a rationalization for the ordinance.

The reality is the council must undertake a calculus which balances the benefits of the regulation with its costs. Why is this so?

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nated any adverse impact on protected areas, it would have to be a policy of wholesale human extinction.

I doubt we are ready to do that.

The most flagrantly out of balance proposal is that only gardens of 1,000 square feet or less will be allowed to be established in buffer zones and that gardens of larger size can only be established after permitting costing thousands of dollars.

During World War II, the British government, in order to reduce demand and free up supplies needed for the war effort, allocated 2,700 square feet to each and every family that wanted to garden. This is almost three times the amount the square footage allowed under the proposed regulation.

I would also note that First Lady Michele Obama put in a kitchen garden on the White House grounds which exceeds 1,000 square feet.

It is a strange, scary and neo-feudal world indeed when the wife of the president is allowed to put in a bigger garden than the common property owner.

Nicholas Power San Juan Island

Finding, sharing common ground

Last week’s meeting about wetlands, sponsored by Friends of the San Juans, was— surprisingly­ —extremely civil in tone.

I had come expecting lots of the usual rancor and “attack” mode of discussion (e.g., I disagree with you, and therefore you are an idiot), and was delighted to

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sit through a set of interesting, informative presentations, followed by a question and answer period with thoughtful questions and articulate answers that were all directly on point.

I learned a lot at the meeting, and left thinking, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all island meetings about such controversial topics were as non-confrontational? We’re a pretty smart bunch of people…just think what we could accomplish if we worked together to find solutions to our common challenges rather than spending our time and energy denigrating those who have points of view that differ from our own.”

Lori Stokes San Juan Island

Blown away by ‘Proof’

I attended the Sunday performance of “Proof ” at the San Juan Community Theater and I cannot come up with a superlative to describe this theatrical experience.

Words like superb, excellent or first-rate still fall short in describing it—it is all of these and more. I cannot do other than urge all who love theater to see it.

This is the closing week and it is an opportunity not to be missed.

Ernest Pugh Friday Harbor

Earth Day clean up revived

Thinking of Earth Day 2012?

We are. The date is set.

On Saturday, April 21, join family, friends, community groups and vacation visitors to help pick up garbage from our roads, parks and beaches.

Find your gloves, your grabber and your community spirit, mark the date on your calendar and— stay tuned for future press releases and posters on how to sign-up, get supplies and participate in the 2nd annual “The Great Island Clean-up”.

After last year’s event, after we picked up several thousand pounds of garbage, our island really did look and feel beautiful. What an easy way to really make our island great.

Please join us April 21.

Jana Marks San Juan Island

— Jana Marks is a member of The Great Island Clean-up Steering Committee

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island scene All the world’s a stage Next up in Salish Sea Early Music Festival: works of Johann Bach and sons page 11

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Like all voters, you can only t's true. choose according to what you There's no biz like show know about a subject. My show biz to take your mind off biz experience goes back to the the depressing news as we mid-1920s. read and hear of the struggles My Dad, Ed, had a theatre in throughout the globe.

South Omaha, Nebraska. The This month, we saw the six Tivoli theatre was showing silent one-act plays of the Playwright's films. He had a big opening of Festival at the Gubelman—a "The Phantom of the Opera" with blast. Then we decided to see Howard Lon Chaney.

"The Artist" at the Palace Theatre Dad had borrowed a collection last week.

Schonberger of torture chamber devices to disWe were invited to an Academy Columnist play in the lobby. I was about four Award party Sunday, so I wanted or five and my big brother Stan, to have a first hand look before participating in the obligatory "Oscar" con- age 10, explained what each implement was used for...the Iron Boot...the Rack...the test on picking the most winners.

As I write this on Saturday, I have no idea Guillotine. My Dad wanted me to stay out what will win but I can assure you "The of the auditorium.

"Too scary," he told Stan, who sat me Artist" would get my vote for every acaddown with a hot dog in the lobby by a fake emy nomination it has received.

Earlier this evening, we attended "Proof " palm tree. All I could hear was the sound of at the Whittier auditorium of SJCT. Don't the organ which a woman played on stageright of the screen. miss it.

I got bored so I decided to go in to hear I know nothing about math, but it was well worth every nickel...a tour de force the music, which was playing softly. Just as directed by maestro Merritt Olsen, wel- I pushed in the door and started to walk coming back Natalie King (who has been toward the screen, I saw the image of the studying theatre in Los Angeles and San heroine reaching up to take off the phanFrancisco), Julie Greene {who plays her sis- tom's mask. The organist hit every key and ter), Michael Heber (mathematician father foot pedal as Chaney turned toward her of the girls) and Douglas Schirmer as a with the head of a white skeleton. Everyone in the theatre screamed.

University of Chicago math student.

I screamed the loudest and ran out the Don't miss this one, even if they do sneer at the fact that one daughter goes to my front doors and got four blocks away before alma mater (Northwestern). We Wildcats they found me shuddering in an alley. I was are used to U of C having the brains to so happy to be rescued and reassured about movies not being "real" that I was even invent A-bombs and the like.

What’s Happening!

Thursday, March 1

n Dr. Suess Birthday Bash, 3:15 p.m., library, free. Help kick off Read Across America by joining a birthday celebration for Dr. Suess; stories and cake provided. n Island Rec Indoor

Soccer, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fairgrounds main build-

ing; ages 15 and older, $5.

Fee $2.

n “Proof”, Bargain Night, 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre.

David Auburn’s Pulitzer and Tony award winning drama. Tickets, $14 adults, $7 student reserved. Info, 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org

n Family Film Night, 7 p.m., library, free. Popcorn, refreshments provided; 378-2798 for list of film showings.

Friday, March 2

n Drop-In Pickleball, 7-9 p.m., Turnbull Gym. All skill levels welcome; bring paddles if possible.

n “Proof”, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre.

Tickets, $19 adults, $10 student reserved, $5 student RUSH. 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org

Saturday, March 3

n San Juan Island Trails work party, 9 a.m. to

allowed to turn the pages for the organist when she nodded her head at the console.

My Dad's theatre really did well from 1924 to 1927, until "talkies" were introduced. Dad thought the sound was terrible

of the Wall Street crash.

He was too late. He went to work in advertising and wartime ship building after that.

We are so blessed to have our theaters, art galleries and musical groups on these islands, and a populace that enjoys them. Let's do our best to support them.

Most all of the arts thrive because of volunteers and heavy participation in these activities, as helpers, donors and most importantly, as audiences.

And if you haven't done so, see "Proof " tomorrow, Friday or Saturday...it doesn't get any better than this.

— Go with the F.L.O.W. (Ferry Lovers Of Washington)

and refused to switch from silents.

Suddenly, most of the weekend and evening crowds were going downtown.

Dad finally switched, just about the time

noon., Airport Trail. Meet at the airport parking lot. Help remove Scotch broom, weed wrenches provided; work gloves, protective eye gear advised. n Kids Book Club: “Howl’s Moving Castle”, 5:30 p.m., library.

Discussion of Diana Wynne Jones novel.

Advance registration required; grades 5-8. Info, 378-2798, Kathy Babbitt. n Hoedown Under the

Stars, 6:30 p.m., Mullis Center. Fundraiser for Paideia Classical School features Memphis-style smoked ribs dinner, dessert, dancing. Silent auction begins at 5:15 p.m. Advanced tickets, $25 adults, $10 children; 5 and under free. For info, 378-8322, paideiaschool@ centurytel.net n Atlas Story Dickson fundraiser, 6 p.m., Rumor Mill. Charitable event with musical performances by

The Kels Boreen Project, Josh Clauson (Flow Motion) and Julia and the Dream, events include silent auction. Suggested donation, $20 per person, $30 family. For info, 3781007. n “Proof”, 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre.

Tickets, $19 adults, $10 student reserved, $5 student RUSH. 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org

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Art and Good Mental Health The arts offer community participation, but they also give our lives meaning, provide opportunities for self expression and offer a way of viewing the world from a different perspective— enriching both individuals and society and reaching people who may be stressed and/or often not otherwise easily engaged with their community.

According to the World Health Organization, “… (good) mental health is… a state of well-being in which every individual realizes

his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community."

So how do you maintain good mental health?

It’s a complex task crossing all societal levels, including (you guessed it) participation in the arts. Julia McHenry, a research associate at Curtin University in Australia, writes from her research on art and well-being: “It is well known that community participa-

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tion is a key element in individual well-being and community health… It is important that promotion, prevention, and early intervention for mental health takes place beyond the traditional mental health or even health sectors. In fact, it should take place in all the sectors that are a part of, and impact on, people’s daily lives.

“People are not just exposed to risk factors, they are also exposed to protective factors, which are just as important in the maintenance of good mental health. Protective factors include (healthy) social relationships... as

well as individual skills and abilities for expression and resisting stress.

“Being mentally healthy enables us to experience life as meaningful and to be creative and productive members of society. Furthermore, people who are mentally healthy are happier and generally enjoy better health, better relationships, and are more likely to live longer.”

So next time you write down your thoughts in prose or verse, listen to or play some music, dance, paint, visit a gallery, act in or attend a theatre presentation, pat yourself on the back for enriching your perspective, resisting stress, and contributing to your own mental health.

— Editor’s note: San Juan County Arts Council strives to promote and to integrate local artistic resources for creative economic development, education and well-being of the community. Monthly columns from the council steering committee are published by the Journal. For more info about the council go to, www.sanjuanartscouncil.org

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Tuesday, March 6 n The Bach Family, 7 p.m., St. David’s Church, 760 Park Street. Jan Weinhold and Jeffrey Cohan perform compositions by Johan Sebastian Bach and sons, Carl and Wilhelm, on period instruments in a Salish Sea Early Musical Festival event.

Suggested donation is $15

New Hours

to $20; 18 and under free; 378-5360, www.concertspirituel.org. (See page 11). n “Stirring the Fire”, 7-9 p.m., SJ Community Theatre.

Multi-media presentation, book signing by awardwinning photographer Phil Borges. Tickets, $12 adults, $7 students. 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org

Thursday, March 8 n The Owl and the

Pussycat, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre.

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March Winemaker Dinner Join us for a delicious dining experience featuring winemaker Brian Carter and chef Kyle Nicholson.

Indulge in a multi-course meal with fresh fare from the local waters and farms, and hand-crafted Northwest wines.

Brian Carter Cellars Saturday, March 24 | 6:30pm | $85 Call 360.378.8455 for Reservations Visit thebluffrestaurant.com for menus 130 West Street 360.378.8455 fridayharborhouse.com

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OPALCO ‘Nourdine Jensen’ scholarship deadline, March 23

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2011 OPALCO Scholarship Award Winners: Susanne Mietzner, Connar Smith and Samantha Swanson

Applications for this year’s Nourdine Jensen Cooperative Youth Scholarship Program and Youth Rally scholarship is March 23. Three scholarships, established in honor of Jensen, a longtime OPALCO board member, are offered to high school sophomores or juniors whose families are served by the islands member-owned power cooperative.

Winners receive a $500 scholarship and expense-paid trip to a leadership summer youth camp at the College of Idaho.

Applications and guides are available online at www.opalco. com. Winners announced May 5.

Opening night of this classic romantic adult comedy, directed by Ernest Pugh.

Tickets; $16 adults, $8 students, $5 RUSH. 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org. (Seven shows, runs through March 18).

Friday, March 9 n Amatuer Radio Society monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., SJI Fire Deptartment, Mullis St. Visit club website, www.sjcars.org, for articles, activities, events, items for sale, and more. For info, 3786855. n FHHS seniors vs staff basketball game, dinner at 5:30 p.m., game begins 6:30 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Fundraiser for “safe and sane” senior grad night.

Hamburger or hotdog meal, $7. Suggested entry donation, $10 adults, $5 students.

For info, 378-4014.

Saturday, March 10 n The New Old Time Chautauqua, two performances on Whittier Stage; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre. Circus, vaudeville featuring The Flying Karamasov Brothers.

Tickets; adults $18, student reserved $8, RUSH $5. 3783210 or www.sjctheatre.org.

n Shirley Temple Film Festival, 7-9 p.m., library, free. Host Therese Finn selects favorite Shirley Temple films. Popcorn and refreshments provided; 3782798.

Saturday, March 17 n Author Talk with Sam Buck, 7 p.m., library, free.

Griffin Bay Bookstore, free.

San Juan Island’s own, author of “Believe Your Experience,” talks about his new book at the bookstore on Spring Street. This event is co-sponsored by the San Juan Island Library.

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Bach, Bach, and Bach Music of J.S. Bach, and sons, featured in ‘Early Musical Fest’, St. David’s, March 6

The Bach family, as in Johann Sebastian and sons, will take center stage at St. David’s Church Tuesday, March 6, as The Salish Sea Early Musical Festival “The Bach Family”, featuring Jan Weinhold of Lübeck, Germany and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan.

The two musicians will perform pieces

by Johann Sebastian Bach, and his sons Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach at the Early Musical Festival event.

Founded in part by Cohan, a Skagit County resident and formerly of Tacoma, The Salish Sea Early Musical Festival, which

celebrates music of the Renaissance and later musical eras, is now in its second year.

Festival events take place in intimate venues known for quality acoustics from Tacoma to Bellingham, as well as in the San Juans.

The program will include sonatas for flute and harpsichord, and organ solos composed by Johann Sebastian and by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The performance features harpsichord solos by Weinhold and solos by Cohan on the flute.

A suggested donation is $15 to $20.

Children 18 and under are free. For more info, call 378-5360 or visit www.concertspirtituel.org.

Cohan and Weinhold will also conduct a “The Bach Family” performance at Grace Church on Lopez Island, Sunday, March 4, 7 p.m., and on Orcas Island, Monday, March 5, in the Madrona Room in Eastsound, 7 p.m.

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Harpsichordist Jan Weinhold, above, and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan perform the music of Johann Bach and sons, March 6.

Around Town Check out ‘Handbook of the Birds of the World’

A complete set of the encyclopedic “Handbook of the Birds of the World” is available now at the San Juan Island Library.

The set covers the complete natural history of every living species of bird, grouped by families. Each volume average 600 pages of full-color content and provide information about 500 to 800 species, with 60-plus plates, hundreds of photographs and distribution maps, and thousands of references.

The 16-volumn set reportedly sells for about $4,300. The complete set available at the library was donated by Friday Harbor’s Joyce Harrell and her late husband, Byron.

The San Juan Island Library allows volumes of the Handbook may be checked out for home. The publisher of the Handbook, Lynx Edicions, also main-

tains the Internet Bird Collection, a free online database of photographs and audio recordings of world bird species to which individuals may upload records.

The Handbook of the Birds of the World joins other important books in the San Juan Island Library collection on birds, including the American Ornithologists’ Union 18-volume Birds of North America: Life Histories for the 21st Century, found in the reference section.

Enter ‘Kids Fest’ poster contest

Children of all ages will have a chance to win a prize by entering the San Juan Island Children’s Festival poster contest.

Information packets are available at local schools and at the Island Recreation main office, 580 Guard Street. All entries must be submitted on the official entry form and are due Wednesday, March 21st.

Kids can win a wildlife

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Spring Sprint Triathlon— register now

Registration is now open for the third annual Spring

Sprint Triathlon, sponsored

by San Juan Island Fitness.

The Triathlon is Saturday, April 14 with the first wave of contestants starting at 10 a.m.

A multi-sport event, triathlons include swimming, biking and running, in that order. Saturday’s triathlon includes a 500-yard swim, a 13-mile bicycle ride and 3.1-mile run. In the triathlon world, the event is considered a “sprint distance”.

“This is a very laid back event, great for the firsttimer or the veteran looking to compete after a long winter of training,” notes Paul Hopkins of San Juan Island Fitness, race director of the

event. “The swim is in our pool, the ride goes out to Eagle Cove and the run is around the airport. The best part is the burrito bar at the

end of the event.”

For more info or to register, stop by San Juan Island Fitness, 435 Argyle Ave., or call 378-4449.

Final Shows!

Final Shows!

Final Shows!

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Reserved $7 Tickets: Tickets: Adult Adult $14; $14; Student Student Reserved Reserved $7 $7

Thu.&Fri., March 8-9 ۰ 7:30 pm Thu.&Fri., March 8-9 ۰ pm Thu.&Fri., March11 8-9 ۰ 7:30 7:30 pm Sunday, March ۰ 2:00 pm March 11 ۰ 2:00 pm Sunday, Sunday, March 11 ۰ 2:00 pm The Owl & the Pussycat The Owl Pussycat TheGubelman Owl & & the the Pussycat Theatre Gubelman Theatre Gubelman Written

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by Ernest Ernest Pugh Put two wildly different people in one room Put two wildly different people in Put two wildly peopleOliver) in one one room room —stuffy writerdifferent Felix (Dorian and —stuffy writer Felix (Dorian Oliver) and —stuffy writer Felix (Dorian Oliver) and foul-mouthed model/actress Doris (Yvonne foul-mouthed model/actress Doris (Yvonne foul-mouthed model/actress (Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso)—and you Doris get one zany Buijs-Mancuso)—and you get one zany Buijs-Mancuso)—and you get one zany adult comedy! adult adult comedy! comedy!

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Join Us For Global Dining Dine In or Take Out

and whale watch cruise provided by San Juan Excursions, a $25 gift certificate to the Toy Box or a $20 gift certificate to Ositos.

The first prize winner will be featured on the 22nd Annual Children’s Festival poster and will be framed and displayed in the main office of Island Rec. All submitted artwork becomes the property of Island Rec and will not be returned.

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Two Shows!

Two Shows!

Two Sat., March 10 ۰ Shows!

2:00 pm & 7:30 pm Sat., 10 ۰ 2:00 pm & Sat., March March 10 ۰ & 7:30 7:30 pm pm The New2:00 Oldpm Time

The Old The New New Benefit Old Time Time Chautauqua Show Chautauqua Benefit Show Chautauqua Benefit Show w/The Flying Karamasov Brothers w/ The Flying Karamasov Brothers w/The Flying Karamasov Brothers Juggling…magic…music…variety!

Juggling…magic…music…variety!

Juggling…magic…music…variety!

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M Business K Tickets: AdultPartner: $16; Student Reserved $8; INGS MARKET ARKET Business Partner: KINGS Tickets: $16; Reserved Tickets: Adult Adult $16; Student Student Reserved $8; $8; $5 Student RUSH $5 Student RUSH $5 Student RUSH

To buy tickets on-line and for details on these and upcoming events, check our website: www.sjctheatre.org SJCT Box Office: 378-3210

OBITUARY The Journal of San the San Juan Islands | SanJuanJournal.com www.nw-ads.com The Journal of the Juan Islands I SanJuanJournal.com 8, 1945.

Ben’s talents were not and to his daughter.

Ben sailed to Europe only professional; he was While Ben was a quiet in February of 1946 and an avid wood turner, made man and most comfortable returned that same year. his own furniture and loved around his family, he was and was a Fellow engineering. in the engineerBen’s love for Their daughter, Carol Ann, new gadgets of all kinds. not timid and would speak However, his primary love his mind on many subjects. ing department.

Anne may well was born Dec. 28, 1948.

Ben began his long career was as the exclusive chaufBen Marcin worked for a He worked have started for a short when they were as an engineer with the feur for Anne, driving her dream for Anne, Carol, Tom time with the first introduced M.W. Kellogg Company in wherever she wished to go; and himself, and saw that Pe n ns y l v an i a at age five by 1947. He was to work for choral practices, painting through to the end on Orcas classes, church.

Island, in the home that he Railroad until the Kulis and Kellogg until 1983.

During his career he He loved to see her enjoybuilt and which he loved. drafted into the Marcin fami— Family of Benjamin Army in 1944. lies. Their next traveled through four con- ing her many talents and It was in the Benjamin Marcin meeting was tinents and many of the endeavors, and would take Marcin U.S. Army that in 1939, while Pacific island nations. He her and go get her, or fre— A memorial service is Ben was made a U.S. citi- Anne was at Queens College held a professional engi- quently just stay to listen zen. The Army sent 2nd Lt. in Flushing, N.Y. This meet- neers license in all but 10 of and enjoy the voice he loved Feb. 29, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Marcin to the University of ing was to be the one that the states and also holds a so much. Ben spent his life St. Francis Catholic Church in Illinois where he acquired sealed their bond, with Ben U.S. patent, which are just a in love of Anne and their Eastsound, followed by a recephis second Bachelor of proposing on Valentine’s very few of his other profes- families, working to provide tion at the senior center the best he could give them Science degree, in sanitation Day, 1944 and married Dec. sional accomplishments.

12 Wednesday, February 2012 12 — -- Wednesday, February29,29, 2012

Benjamin George Marcin: 1920 — 2012 Ben was born Dec. 25, 1920 in Balbieriskis, Lithuania to Stanley and Anna Marcinkevicius.

The family immigrated to Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1922, slipping across the border from Canada. Early in catholic school, the nuns clipped his name, which his father accepted gladly.

Ben graduated from Brooklyn Tech High School in 1939, received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University)

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Guest house available with main house for $1600/month.

Friday Harbor Home with beautiful harbor views. 2 BR, 2 BA with one great open floor plan. Finished daylight basement. Enjoy three decks; two facing harbor. D/W, N/S, pets negot. F/L/S. $950 Call Susan Barkshire (360) 378-8600 or email susan@windermeresji.com

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DRIVER -- $0 Tuition CDL (A) Training & a job! Top Industry Pay, Quality Training, Stability & Miles. Short employment commitment required.

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Communications Manager: Year-round PT. Manage communications dept, incl graphics & website design.

Must be well versed in Adobe Creative Suite 5. Details at: whalemuseum.org Cover letter and resume to: POB 945, FH 98250 or jenny@whalemuseum.org

The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau seeks a full time Communications Manager with emphasis on media relations, to begin May 14th. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills & three to five plus years experience. Social media & island stewardship principles knowledge a plus. Must be able to travel & work occasional nights and weekends.

In Town, 3 bedroom newer home with laundry rm, garage, office & garden.

F,L,S NS/PN. $1350 ************************** In Town, 3 bedroom + 1 bedroom guest house w/garage, fenced yd, F,L,S NS/PN. Laundry $1150 + $600 ************************** Hangar Near Roche Harbor, next to airport.

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Excellent location, walk to shops, schools and ferry. $1250/mo, first and deposit required.

Year lease, garbage included. Pet must interview and pet fee required. Available Now. 360-378-3167 or etashcraft@rockisland.com or for photos www.ashcrafthomesinc.com Apartments for Rent San Juan County Eastsound

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2 BR, 2 BA Condo on Orcas Island / Eastsound (upstairs bright corner unit in lower section) keyless digital eentry, wood floors, all kitchen applianaces and window coverings. Walk to town. No smoke / no pets. $795/month with EPD if signed by March 15th. First & security.

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1 BR, 1 BA DUPLEX with den/ office, washer, dryer & large deck. Upstairs unit in quiet, sunny & wooded setting. Small pet (with deposit). Includes water. $600/ month. First, deposit & electricity. Reference required.

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Unbeatable career opportunities. Trainee. Company Driver.

Lease Operator. Earn up to $51K. Lease Trainers earn up to $80K. (877) 369-7105 www.centraldrivingjobs.net

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San Juan Island National Historical Park. This position performs a variety of duties in support of park administration, including, but not limited to, procurement, personnel actions, payroll, government travel, and budget; and also provides clerical assistance to the superintendent and other park staff. Forty hourper-week, $38,790 per year, including benefits.

Application Closes March 5, 2012.

For complete application information, including qualifications, visit the USAJobs website at: http://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?keyword=pwropi-12054-DE or contact the Superintendent at (360) 378-2240, ext. 2221.

Commercial Rentals Office/Commercial

580 GUARD ST. Offices with utilities. $430/mo, $435/mo & $460/mo Good location!

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Spring Street SquareSpring Street frontage.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

RECEPTIONIST Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands in Friday Harbor PRN, on-call position is available. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Should have good computer and customer service skills. We offer competitive pay in a team-oriented environment.

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Customer Service Agent/Trainer

Position available June 23rd – September 4th for Friday Harbor moped rental business. Responsible for sales, reservations, equipment safety checks and maintenance, customer orientation and equipment operation/safety training.

Employee will also train co-workers in specific communication skills to effectively instruct elderly customers in safe moped operation. HS diploma/GED required + proven ability to effectively communicate with elderly customers, i.e.

Elder Planning Counselor Designation or equiv.

Reliable transportation and valid driver license required. Salary: greater of current U.S. DOL Prevailing Wage Determination and $17.00/hr + overtime over 40 hrs/wk.

Application for H-2B workers is considered.

Send resume to: sjmopeds@rockisland.com or Susie’s Moped Rentals, Inc. P.O. Box 1972 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Employment Hospitality

PART TIME ACCOUNTING POSITION 16-21 hrs wk, $14/hr.

Weekends/Holidays required; Mid May-Mid Sept; Ability to work independently; Attentive to detail with exceptional customer service skills.

Obtain application online at rocheharbor.com or pick up at the Administration Office. Submit application/resume to

Controller Roche Harbor Resort P.O. Box 4001 Roche Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-2155, ext 701 EOE

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Health Care Employment

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CLINICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

PT (20 hrs/week). Friday Harbor. Provides general medical office support for clinical services. Duties include but are not limited to reception, central switchboard, payor verification and authorization; assessment and intake scheduling, medical record functions including data base entry and word processing.

Must have AA degree with 2 years previous general office experience or 4 years general office experience. Word processing computer knowledge required.

Medical terminology.

Valid WSDL with insurable driving record.

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Employment Restaurant

Kitchen Assistants, Cooks, and Dishwashers

wanted for a busy season at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. Please apply in person or email resume to: ktoombs@seattleymca.org

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The Journal of the San Juans in the beautiful San Juan islands of Washington State is seeking a general assignment reporter with writing experience and photography skills.

Knowledge of Indesign and social media a plus but not required. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented deadline driven environment, display excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to compose articles on multiple topics. This is a 32 hour-per-week position that includes excellent benefits; medical, dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.

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4’X10’ BURIAL PLOT At Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Lovely, well kept grounds & year round maintenance included.

As seasons change the picturesque view is gorgeous! Friendly, helpful staff. Asking below cemetery price at only $800, cash only. Interested please call Mary Ann 360-675-3074.

Electronics

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LAGUNA TOOLS Bandsaw. 16 inch with extra saw blades and mobility kit. Excellent condition.

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Dogs

(2) AKC COCKER Spaniel boys offered by Prarie Colors Farm. One Buff, one Tough! Buff would be happiest in a cuddly home centered placement, Tough (looks like the pup in the old suntan ad - tan & white parti) will be your partner on all adventures! Exceptionally well raised, will have all their puppy shots, crate & Kong trained, good overnight and using the doggy door! $600. Health guarrantee. Free puppy play classes, ongoing support. Email for complete info and pictures: prariecolorsfarm@yahoo.com 360-672-8024 AKC AUSTRALIAN Shepherd puppies, pure bred. Born 12/28/11.

Parents on site. Shots, worming & vet checked.

Happy go lucky temperments! Black Tri Colors: one girl and two boys. $400 ea. San Juan Island. Call Bruce 360378-9451 or please leave message.

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BOSTON TERRIER Puppies. Purebred, born December 4th. Excellent markings & conformation! 2 males & female.

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GIANT SCHNAUZER puppies.

Black, 16 weeks. Both parents onsite.

Champion bloodlines. This athletic dog requires an active family.

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2 females, 5 males. 3 show quality, $2000. 4 pet quality, $1500. 206851-6308, 360-649-4713

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OCTOBER HOUSE ADULT FAMILY HOME has a private room available for your loved one. Stop and see our beautiful home and meet our caring prof. staff. All meals are home cooked. RN oncall.

Long-term, Hospice and Respite.

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1963 BALDWIN PIANO; Acrosonic Spinet with bench. Smaller size, fits well in small spaces.

Perfect for beginner or advaced player. Medium color, solid wood. Great condition! $700 obo.

Can email more information. Please contact Martha at 360-341-5158 or 425-418-0091.

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GRAND PIANO, K.Kawai GS-50 6’9”.

Approx 25 years old.

One adult owner/pianist.

Glossy black, well maintained with regular tunings, voicings/regulation.

GS = Grand Supreme, the highend Kawai model of the time. And the GS-50 was a a favorite with beautiful bass and well balanced tone. $12,745/obo.

Steve, (360)697-6453 or 206450-4581

5 PUREBRED Miniature American Eskimo puppies for sale. $650 each.

Great with kids, family raised. Mom on-site.

Ready for their forever home.

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Automobiles Chevrolet

1981 24.5’ TANZER. Shoal keel, main, jib, spinner. Two burner alcohol Stove, Sink, Ice box. Drop down table. forward “V” berth, Portapotty, 8 HP 4 cycle Honda outboard. PFDs, extra fuel tank. New seat covers. Inflatable raft.

Very stable boat under sail. Easy to handle! $4,000. Oak Harbor.

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1995 CHEVY Impala SS. Original owner; only 49,000 miles; Corvette 350 engine; factory upgraded brake system; dark green/grey metallic paint, grey leather interior; Pioneer 12 CD system with remote; electric windows, seats, door locks; original wheels; regular maintenance.

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AKC GERMAN Shepherd puppies, bred for sound temperament and train ability.

All German bloodlines. Parents onsite and family raised.

Males / females. $700.

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GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies, ready March 3rd. Small, medium and large size. Blacks, Reds and Blondes. F1B’s, 3/4 Poodle. Hip, eye, elbow clearances. Dew claws removed, wormed and 1st shots. Hypoallergenic, non-shedding, smart, calm and really cool. $900-$1600. Email me for more pictures and information: pupsndoodles@gmail.com or call 360-420-2277 GREAT DANE

AKC POODLE Puppies.

Brown Standard. 9 wks old on February 1st.

First shots and wormed.

Very beautiful, intelligent loving. Parents have had pre-breeding & genetic testing, also good hips, elbows & eyes. Home raised with with loving care. 7 females, 2 males. $1200/each. See puppies online: www.topperspoodles.net Call Roberta 360-2866845.

TOY POODLE, 8 weeks old. Male, black with white paws, chin and neckline. CKC Registered. Tail bobbed, dew claws clipped, puppy shots and partially potty trained. $450. (307)2592307 Port Orchard.

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Automobiles Volkswagen

1997 21’ DUCKWORTH Silverwing Semi Hardtop. “The #1 Custom Welded Aluminum Boat”.

V Hull. Shock absorber captains chairs, bench seats and fish seats.

Pole holders. Stereo.

Dual batteries and more.

2001 Honda 130 Outboard and Merc 15 HP kicker. Priced to sell at $19,995.

More Info Available. 360-472-0895 Friday Harbor 2005 17’ DC Tracker.

Deep V Aluminum boat.

2005 4 Stroke Merc, 115 HP. 2005 4 Stroke Merc 9.9 HP, 50 HP electric trolling motor.

Hummingbird GPS, Chart Plotter, Fish Finder, Stereo, 1 Downrigger, Bimini Top. Ready to fish! Call Troy, 360-5442217. Email for photo: troybertran@yahoo.com

2003 VW Jetta Wagon TDI Diesel.

149,000 miles.

Averages 45 MPG! Baltic Green, black interior and Thule sport rack optional. Very good condition! Only owners. New tires, just a month ago. Maintenance records from dealership. $6,200. Eastsound, San Juan Islands. Call for appt Thursdays in Anacortes. 360-376-4490. stripes@rockisland.com Pickup Trucks Ford

1999 FORD Lariat Extended Cab. 4 wheel drive, bed liner, running boards, leather seats, new battery. 1 owner, always garaged, excellent condition. Only 42,500 miles! $10,000.

Call (360)378-9643 Pickup Trucks Toyota

Marine Parts & Repair

SCOTTY DOWNRIGGER

Electric, 24 fixed boom #1099, 10 lbs lead ball & Scotty Weight Mate.

Never out of box!

New condition! $450.

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AKC GREAT DANE Puppies. Now offering Full-Euro’s, Half-Euro’s & Standard Great Danes. Males & females. Every color but Fawns, $500 & up.

Health guarantee. Licensed since 2002.

Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes. Also; selling Standard Poodles. www.dreyersdanes.com Call 503-556-4190.

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2011 CADILLAC DTS, only 2,200 miles! Red, 4 door, sunroof. Standard Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance includes scheduled oil changes, tire rotations, replacement of engine and cabin air filters and multipoint vehicle inspections for 4yrs or 50,000 miles.

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2007 TOYOTA Tundra Crew Max. Only 23,900 miles! V-8, 5.7L, 6 Speed Automatic. 4WD, TRD Off-Road Package, Stability Control, ABS, A/C, Power Everything, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, MP3 Multi Disc Premium Sound Package, Bluetooth Wireless, Parking Sensors, Backup Camera, Dual Air Bags, Dual Power Seats, Sliding/Tilt Sun Roof, Running Boards, Hard Tonneau Cover, Bed Liner, Towing Package, Alloy Wheels, Upgraded Exhaust and Air Breather. Kelley Blue Book Value: $37,940.

Asking $35,000. 360632-4385

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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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposals for the San Juan County 2013 Lodging Tax Facilities 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, 2013.

The expected outcome of the funded activities is to increase economic activity in San Juan County in 2013 and beyond through the overnight lodging of tourists, through tourismrelated expenditures, and construction of tourism-related facilities. Program categories are: Emphasis on Tourism facilities cap-

ital program: 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 (more details are available online at: http://sanjuan-

co.com/LTAC) Proposals are due no later than Monday, March 19, 2012 at 4:30 pm.

For information and an application packet, visit the LTAC website: http://sanjuanco.com/LTAC or contact Debbie Emery at the office of County Administration (360) 370-7401. Packets may be picked up and applications dropped off at 55 Second Street, Suite 202, Friday Harbor, WA. Requests and or submissions by mail should be sent to: San Juan County Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program

350 Court Street #5 Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

LEGAL NO. SJ4274 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

February 22, 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of SEPA Determination on the County’s Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the San Juan County Solid and Hazardous Waste Man-

The Journal of the San Juan Islands I SanJuanJournal.com agement Plan was reviewed, and it was determined that adoption of the plan will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).

Under WAC 197-11-340(2) a Determination of Non-Significance was issued on February 29, 2012. Comments on this determination must be submitted

by March 14, 2012. Following a final decision this determination may be appealed with the underlying action

to Superior Court as provided in RCW 36.32.330. For appeals to Superior Court, the appeal period is 20 days after the final approval by the County Council in accordance with RCW 70.95.

Copies of the Plan, SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination and associated documents are available from the San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department or will be mailed on request.

For copies, more information or to submit comments contact Lee McEn-

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ery, San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7589, or Leem@sanjuanco.com LEGAL NO. SJ4276 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

February 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING NOTICE Citizens’ Salary Commission

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 -- 15

The Citizens’ Salary Commission will meet to discuss compensation of elected officials on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., at the first floor Hearing Room of the Legislative Building, 55 Second St., in Friday Harbor. The public is invited to attend.

Written submissions and agenda items for the Commission must be received by 3/15/12 to be considered.

Send to CSC, 350 Court Street, #5, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. A draft meeting agenda will

be available at least one week prior on the County website at http://sanjuanco.com/calendar.aspx .

LEGAL NO. J4277 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder February 29, March 14, 2012

TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE FRIDAY HARBOR TOWN COUNCIL CONCERNING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: On January 5, 2012 the Town of Friday Harbor received Conditional Use Permit Application No. 67 from Coldwell Banker and Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center requesting that a wall within the Town right of way be designated for commemorative ceramic tiles. The wall is adjacent to the ramp next to the Coldwell Banker building located on the corner of Spring Street and First Street.

LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The location of the commemorative tile wall is adjacent to tax parcel no.

351350201 and can be seen from Spring Street, First Street and other prominent public right of ways.

PROPONENT: Coldwell Banker / Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center P O Box 391 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 HEARING DATE & LOCATION: The Town Council will hold a CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING to consider this Conditional Use Permit Application on March 1, 2012 at 5:35 PM in the Town Council Chambers located at 60 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Additional information about the proposal is available for public review online at www.fridayharbor.org or by contacting Mike Bertrand of the Town of Friday Harbor’s Community Development Department at the above address.

LEGAL NO. FH1533 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands February 22, 29, 2012

MEETING NOTICE AGENDA - TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street March 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM

12:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access 12:05 PM Update by local business

owners regarding the proposed Friday Harbor Business Improvement District 12:15 PM Approval of Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Decision regarding Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application (SSDP No. 91) for the removal of approximately 3,700 square feet of wooden docks and to replace with low environmental impact aluminum floats located on Warbass Way commonly known as Cannery Village Marina 12:20 PM Resolution No. 1889 Establishing policies for employee use of Town wireless communication devices Administrator’s Report Payment of Claims and Payroll Approval of Minutes Future Agenda Items Citizen Response Adjourn March 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street 5:30 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access 5:35 PM CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - To consider a request for Conditional Use Permit Application No. 67 for installation of a mural within the First Street right-of-way located at 105 Spring Street commonly known as the Coldwell Banker building.

5:55 PM Council discussion of the Town Solid Waste Management Plan, Chapters One through Six County Council Update Future Agenda Items Citizen Response Adjourn LEGAL NO. FH1534

Published: The Journal of the San Juans, The Islands’ Sounder February 29, 2012.

MEETING NOTICE AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 7:00 PM

7:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Approval of draft HPRB meeting minutes for 02.08.2012.

7:05 PM Communications from the Town & Citizens 7:10 PM New Business: “ Brickworks Design Review (Rehab) “ Spring Street School Design Review (New Const) 8:30 PM Old Business: “ Scenic Byways Signage Discussion continued “ Ordinance Review Continued: Special Property Tax Valuation 8:50 PM Staff Reports & Announcements 8:55 PM Board Reports and Announcements 9:00 PM Adjourn LEGAL NO. FH1535 Published: The Journal of the San Juans, The Islands’ Sounder February 29, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION & COMPLETENESS and NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

APPLICATIONS:

The Town of Friday Harbor has deemed the following Shoreline Substantial Development Permit application and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist application complete. The applications, received by Friday Island Homeowners Association, propose to retain the existing fixed pier

and ramp, but expand the existing float design. The property in which the development will take place is identified as tax parcel number 351391211 and located at 614 Warbass Way, Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington.

30 DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: February 29, 2012 through March 30, 2012. Please hand mail or deliver specific written comments on this proposal to: Land Use Administrator, Mike Bertrand, Town of Friday Harbor Community Development Department, 60 Second Street, or PO Box 219, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 no later than 4:30 PM March 30, 2012. If you have questions on this proposal or if you would like to review the documents, contact 360-378-2810 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

SEPA DETERMINATION: The Town of Friday Harbor, as lead agency, has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed SEPA Checklist and other information on file; this information is available to the public on request.

This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Appeals may be made to the Department of Ecology and all other applicable agencies with jurisdiction. This 14 day appeal period ends March 13, 2012.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: M i k e Bertrand, Land Use Administrator PO Box 219, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 DATE: February 24, 2012 LEGAL NO. FH1536 Published: The Journal of the San Juans, The Islands’ Sounder February 29, March 7, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SALE

The

Town of Friday Harbor will receive SEALED BIDS on the following list of equipment deemed surplus: Item No.: Description: Miscellaneous 1. Fire Extinguishers (17 total in lot) 2. Tires w/ Wheels P255/70R16 (4 total in lot) 3. Firefighter Helmets (7 total in lot) 4. Electric Calculator - Sharp Model #EL11975 5. Radio Scanner - Realistic Model #PRO-44 The above listed equipment will be available for inspection 8:00 AM through 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, at the Town Maintenance Shop located at 501 Marguerite Place, Friday Harbor, Washington.

Sealed Bids: All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Sealed Equipment Bid”. All bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 9th, 2012.

Submit bids to: Office of the Town Clerk, Town of Friday Harbor, 60 Second Street, PO Box 219, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

Bid provisions: After notification, successful bidder will have ten (10) working days to respond, purchase and collect their item(s).

Those items purchased, but uncollected, will be disposed of twenty (20) days following original notification and purchase funds will not be refunded.

Payment shall be cash, money order, or cashier’s check. Successful bidder is responsible for all applicable taxes and licensing fees. The Town of Friday Harbor reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

LEGAL NO. FH1537 Published: The Journal of the San Juans, The Islands’ Sounder February 29, March 7, 2012.

TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR

MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Matter of the Estate of:

DONNA PAULINE GAVORA, Deceased.

NO. 12-4-05005-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative

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

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as

provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: F e b r u a r y 22, 2012 Personal Representative: ALEXANDRA GAVORA Dated: 2/14/12 /s/ Mary L Stone MARY L. STONE/WSBA#17327 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 623 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-6778 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: San Juan Co. Superior Court, Cause No. 12-4-05005-6 LEGAL NO. J1209 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

February 22, 29, March 7, 2012.

PERMIT APPLICATION NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT WASTEWATER PERMIT Permit No.: WA0023582 Facility: Town of Friday Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant 375 Tucker Avenue Friday Harbor, San Juan County The Town of Friday Harbor has reapplied for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 173-220 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and the Federal Clean Water Act. The Friday Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) currently operates a sequencing batch reactor activated sludge secondary treatment plant designed to handle an average/maximum daily flow of 0.69 MGD. The wastewater, following treatment, must meet the requirements of the Washington State Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations for a permit to be issued. Following evaluation of the application and other available information, a draft permit has been de-

veloped which would allow the discharge of secondary and disinfected effluent from the Friday Harbor WWTP into Friday Harbor, San Juan Channel.

A tentative determination has been made on the effluent limitations and special permit conditions that will prevent and control pollution. A final determination will not be made until all timely comments received in response to this notice have been evaluated.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND INFORMATION The draft permit and fact sheet may be viewed at the Department of Ecology (Department) website: h t t p : / / w w w . e c y. w a . g o v / p r o g r a m s / w q / p e r mits/northwest_permits.html.

The application, fact sheet, proposed permit, and other related documents are also available at the Department’s Northwest Regional Office for inspection and copying between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm weekdays. To obtain a copy or to arrange to view copies at the Northwest Regional Office, please call Sally Perkins at (425) 649-7190, email at sper@ecy.wa.gov

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed permit. All comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice to be considered for the final determination. Comments should be sent to: Washington State Department of Ecology Northwest Regional Office 3190 - 160th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 Attention: Permit Coordinator Any interested party may request a public hearing on the proposed permit within 30 days of the publication date of this notice. If a hearing is to be held, public notice will be published at least 30 days in advance of the hearing date. If you require special accommodations or need this document in a format for the visually impaired, call Tricia Miller at (425)649-7201. Persons with hearing loss can call 711 for Washington Relay Service.

Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341.

LEGAL NO. J1210 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands February 29, 2012.

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State Senate pays tribute to Soundwatch's Koski

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Kari Koski and Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, at the podium of the Senate chambers.

members of the whale-watch industry. Her retirement party, Jan. 31, drew a capacity crowd to the Whale Museum.

“It’s a great honor to be a guest of the Washington State Senate today,” Koski said.

“I wish the Legislature good luck as they grapple with ecological and public safety issues critical to the well-being of all Washingtonians. I would also like to thank the Senate for recognizing the importance of the education program and all those who continue to work so hard to protect the Salish Sea.” Koski was joined at the today's ceremony at the state capitol by her partner, Doug McCutchen, preserve steward of the San Juan County Land Bank.

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The Washington state Senate passed a resolution today, Feb. 2, honoring the career and dedication of Kari Koski, former director of the Whale Museum’s Soundwatch Boater Education Program.

Koski, who stepped down as director earlier this year, became the face of the Soundwatch program over the course of an 18-year career at the helm of the Whale Museum's boater education program, which strives to protect the Southern Resident killer whales by educating boaters about how their behavior on the water can impact the whales.

As part of the program, Soundwatch also tracks incidents in which boaters get closer to a killer whale than state, local and federal law allows. Koski was also recognized by the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee earlier in the year.

Sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, Senate Resolution 8684, was read on the floor and approved by the Senate without dissent.

“Kari’s dedication over the past two decades to the education of safe boating practices on whale-inhabited waters has proven invaluable to the San Juan community,” Ranker said. “Throughout her years of service promoting responsibility on the water, Kari has taught both visitors and residents the ideals of environmental stewardship and peaceful coexistence. Her years of dedicated service have won her the respect and admiration of colleagues and neighbors alike, including myself.”

Koski not only won the admiration of killer-whale advocates during her career, but drew the praise of government officials and enforcement officers, as well as

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Karen Rinehardt shows off one of three fish she landed in Week 3 of the Frank Wilson derby.

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Nash joins Carter Whalen (Week 1) and Marty Chevalier (Week 2) as winner of the derby's $50 weekly prize for the biggest fish caught over the sevenday stretch.

Named for former San Juan EMS chief Frank Wilson, the annual fishing derby is a fundraiser for San Juan EMs With three weeks down and seven left to go, Chevalier remains atop the leader board with the 19.92-pounder hooked in the derby's second week.

Jerry Greene remains in second place and Pete Nelson is third.

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