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Just how far is Merritt Olsen willing to go to promote a show? The answer is South Dakota, evidently. After 12 years at the helm, Olsen last week announced that he will be stepping down as executive director of San Juan Community Theatre at the end of May. Olsen and his wife, Janet, who recently retired from her position as band director of Friday Harbor High, will be return- Merritt Olsen ing to Cedar Rapids, South Dakota, the city where the couple packed up their bags a dozen years ago and then headed out to forge a new life on San Juan Island. The announcement comes on the eve of yet another theatre production, the Sound of Music, in which Olsen takes on the role of director. The Sound See Olsen, Page 4
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Republican of Friday Harbor voting precinct No. 1 discuss and debate merits of presidential candidates, planks of the party platform and selection of delegates San Juan’s GOP caucus, Saturday, at the Grange Hall.
GMO free zone? By Cali Bagby Islands’ Sounder reporter
A petition seeking to make San Juan County free of genetically modified organisms has hit the streets. Initiative Measure No. 2012-4 needs 1,560 valid signatures of legally registered voters in the county, validated by June, in order to qualify to have the initiative on the November ballot, or the county council could also choose to enact it as a law. The measure would make it
unlawful to propagate, cultivate, raise or grow plants, animals and other organisms which have been genetically modified and provides for penalties and destruction of such organisms. “Given the San Juan Islands’ isolation from the mainland we are in an excellent position to truly be GMO-free,” said Ken Akopiantz of Horse Drawn Farms, on Lopez Island. “In protecting our island from the genetic pollution of GMOs we would be supporting our local farmers.” Akopiantz is the sponsor of the petition, and said he has the support of a broad spectrum of community members including teachers, farmers, health care professionals, scientists, food retailers, and other concerned citizens. Milene Henley, San Juan County auditor, said this is the first time
San Juan Island’s libertarian leanings hit full stride early on at the Republican party precinct caucus, Saturday, at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. In the end, however, San Juan’s GOP faithful joined their county counterparts in endorsing former Massachusetts governor and Republican front runner Mitt Romney’s bid for the party’s presidential nomination. But not by much. Romney drew a combined 62 votes in county GOP’s non-binding straw poll, eclipsing Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s total, 56, by only four. Rick Santorum tallied 52 votes and Newt Gingrich had 48. The walls of the Grange were lined by a standing-room-only crowd as party members pitched the merits of their favorites at the outset of Saturday’s two-hour caucus. “My biggest concern is big government, Marxist style,” Rene Polda said in support of GOP candidate Ron Paul. Others echoed Polda’s praise for the Texas Congressman and his ultra-conservative fiscal platform. “The most important thing to me is a balanced budget,” one party member said. “I don’t expect See CAUCuS, Page 4
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tant in the drug abuse prevention program. Nou noted an important preventative step parents could “and should” do is to pay close attention to their children, including checking backpacks, rooms and especially their cars. Attending the meeting as a member of the audience, deputy prosecutor Charlie Silverman added that the greatest tragedy of drug abuse in the community is the “damage that all drugs, including alcohol and pot, do to the brains of our children.” Steve Gresham, San Juan San Juan County Island Drug Prevention “Short & Sweet” Coordinator, and Brad Fincher, District Court Probation Officer,Friday stressedHarb 135 Rhone Street, P.O. Box 947, that help was available, (360) 378-2354 | (360) 378-2116 | Fax (3 especially to kids, through cdp@sanjuanco.com public | www.sanjuanco.com Host Therese Finn selects and private agencies and hospitals. Silverman favorite Shirley Temple cautioned that kids and films. Learn about the pintadults in the criminal jussized actress that packed a tice system face severe treatsugar-coated punch! Popment and that state and local Date: February 29, 2012 agencies have been forced corn & refreshments. To: The Journal and the Sounder to cut back on supervision Movie info: call 378-2798. because of an ongoing drop in state funding. Fincher Please publish once on March 6, 2012 in the Islandsadded Weekly on Marc that and thoseonce on proba378-2798 and the Sounder. tion must pay part of the www.sjlib.org cost of their own supervisjlib@sjlib.org sion.
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Washington state commissioner of public lands last week said the state Department of Natural Resources, which oversees much of the state’s aquatic lands, will await results of a “rigorous” environmental r e v i e w Peter Goldmark before he weighs in on a proposal to build an export terminal at Cherry Point, in Whatcom County. If approved, the terminal would be a launching point for the transportation of up to 54 million tons of cargo, coal included, through the San Juans each year. “I have heard from literally tens of thousands of people on the issue of coal exports and appreciate input from all sides of this issue,” said DNR’s Peter Goldmark. “Any new terminal to export coal will go through a rigorous environmental review process by the appropriate
permitting agencies.” A deepwater industrial port located near Ferndale, Cherry Point is located roughly 15 miles west of Orcas Island. Seattle-based SSA Marine is seeking a permit to build a 350-acre export terminal capable of handling 54 million tons of cargo a year. The permit requires state, federal and local approval, in Whatcom County, for the project to proceed. DNR manages about 2.6 million acres of state aquatic lands, which include tidelands and shorelines and an “aquatic reserve” at Cherry Point. “We are proceeding carefully and considering all relevant factors as we continue to work closely with local, state and federal regulatory agencies,” Goldmark said Feb. 29 in a prepared statement.
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Continued from page 1 Ron Paul to be the winner, but it’s for him to be at the national convention so he’s able to have input with his financial constraints.” San Juan No. 4 precinct officer Norris Palmer proved succinct. “Unlike his opponents, Ron Paul has never flippedflopped,” he said. Romney had supporters as well. As did Santorum, who Jill Urbach believes speaks to the “core values” that are a foundation for
many. “Look how he’s grown,” she said of Santorum’s recent surge in the polls and primary victories. “Mitt Romney may be the safe choice, but that doesn’t mean he’s the best choice.” Results of Saturday’s straw poll on San Juan, as well as countywide (San Juan County has 17 voting precinct, seven of which are on San Juan), reflect those of the statewide GOP caucus. Romney gained 37 percent of the statewide straw poll, Paul had 24.8 percent and Santorum had 23.8 percent.
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Olsen with helping put the San Juan Community Theatre on solid ground. During his tenure, Olsen led fundraising for and development of the Performing Arts Resource Center, or PARC, at the Beaverton Valley Business Park, used for rehearsal, set construction and storage. The Gubelman Theater began being used as a regular venue. Merritt and Janet Olsen pose for a snapThe theater booked shot at Merritt’s ten-year anniversary at the theatre. major names like Contributed photo Maria Muldaur, the Wailin’ Jennys, All four grandchilden are Leon Redbone and Grammy between two and six year winners, like Asleep at the of age. Wheel. Pat Nieman, president of Olsen oversees a staff of the theatre’s board of direc- eight full- and part-time tors, said that Olsen will be employees. hard to replace. As an actor, Back in South Dakota, director and the theatre’s top Olsen will be starting over administrator, Olsen played fresh, an aspect of the arts many roles during a dozen which he cherishes. He years at San Juan’s leading has agreed to be the halfperforming center. time executive director of “I’m still reeling from the the Rapid City Performing whole thing,” Nieman said. Arts Center, a venue that “It’s kind of hard to accept is a work in progress and it. But Merritt recognizes expects to open in 2013. that family comes first and I “I’ll be taking them from understand and truly honor the beginning,” he said. “I him for that.” think it’ll be the fifth theater Theatre insiders credit that I’ve help to start.”
County GOP party chairwoman Michelle Loftus, noted there’s more at stake at the caucus than just the presidential straw poll. Party members discuss, debate and endorse, or not, initiatives to be included as planks in the party platform, and chose delegates for the upcoming county caucus, which will also take place at the Grange Hall, March 24. At that county caucus, seven delegates will be selected to attend the state party convention. Loftus said she was tickled by the large turnout on San Juan, as well as at the other islands’ precinct caucuses, and by the intensity and civility of the various discussions and debates “We had barely enough chairs for everyone, and that’s a good problem to have,” she said.
Continued from page 1 of Music opens May 10 and runs through… drum roll… May 30. Coincidence...? You be the judge. “I’ll do anything to promote a show,” Olsen said, a mischievous chuckle in his voice. “Actually, it seems kind of obvious at this point, I’m 66. But the biggest driver of this is family issues.” The issue, more specifically, is distance. Olsen said that he and his wife — a powerful combination in the island’s performing arts arena for more than a decade — will be leaving the island largely to live closer to their four grandchildren. The couple have a daughter and son-in-law, and two grandchildren in Iowa, and a son and two grandchildren in New York city.
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Continued from page 1 she has heard of an initiative for a GMO-free county. Akopiantz said he has been opposed to GMOs for a long time, but when he heard Percy Schmiser tell his story at an event on Lopez Island in October, he said he knew something needed to be done on the island. Schmiser, a Saskatchewan farmer, became an international spokesman against GMOs in the late 1990s, when he battled the giant Monsanto Company over the appearance of “Roundup Ready Canola” plants in his fields. Akopiantz said there are numerous reasons to be opposed to GMOs — when they are released into the
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environment they can’t be controlled, they are not sustainable, create chemically dependent farmers and promote energy intensive farming practices. “The adoption of GMOs consolidates the control of our food supply as farmers are ever more dependent on the costly inputs of herbicides and fertilizers and they can no longer save their own seed,” Akopiantz said. “Producers of GMO seeds claim that GMOs are needed to meet the food needs of our ever growing population. The issues of hunger and disease are predominately ones of poverty, food distribution and inequality.” The most prevalent commercialized GMO crops in the U.S. include soy, cotton, canola, corn, Hawaiian papaya, alfalfa, zucchini, yellow squash and tobacco, according to the Institute for Responsible Technology. According to The Center for Food Safety, GMOs have not undergone longterm independent health or safety testing and they pose serious health risks, including the introduction of new toxins and dangerous food allergies. There are anti-GMO efforts in states across the country including California, Arizona, Maine, Vermont and Colorado. Washington was the first state to ban the cultivation of genetically modified fish and has GMO-free brassica zones, for the protection of vegetables like broccoli, and
From Page One cabbages. While 30 countries, including Australia, Japan, and Europe have significant restrictions and labeling requirements, or outright bans on the production of GMOs, there are no U.S. laws requiring GMO labeling. In November, the Committee for the Right to Know coalition submitted the California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act to the state’s Attorney General for title and summary. “We are presently being subjected to the largest science experience ever, which is being driven by corporate profit not the betterment of our communities,“ Akopiantz said. The petition for a GMOfree county can be found on Lopez at Blossom, Vortex, Isabel’s Coffee and Vita’s; on Orcas at Homegrown, Island
Hardware and The Coffelt’s Farm Stand; on Shaw at The Shaw General Store, and on San Juan Island at Synergy and Heritage farms and The Market Chef. “My work in the community enables me to reach a lot of people,” said Learner Limbach, director of Food Masters and FEAST, two local organizations dedicated to sustainable agriculture. “I am helping get petitions out there and collecting signatures because I believe people have the right to protect their access to clean healthy food.” For more info on San Juan call Elaine Kendall, 378-6690 or email elainemkendall@yahoo.com; Orcas, Learner Limbach, 376-4048 or foodmasters.orcas@ gmail.com, Lopez Ken Akopiantz, 468-3486 or swiftbay@yahoo.com.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
San Juan Island Library Board of Trustees: March 13, 4 p.m., at the library, 1010 Guard Street. OPALCO Board of Directors: March 15, 8:30 a.m. OPALCO Friday Harbor office, 1034 Guard Street. San Juan County Public Works Open House: March 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Skagit Valley College San Juan Center, 221 Weber Way (near airport). NW Senior Services Board of Directors: March 15, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Anacortes
Public Library, 1220 10th St. (360-293-1910). Ferry Advisory Committee: March 21, 8:30 a.m. Legislative Building conference room, 55 Second St., Friday Harbor. Solid Waste Advisory Committee: March 22, 11:30 a.m. Legislative Building council hearing room, 55 Second St., Friday Harbor. Veterans Advisory Board: March 30, 11:45 a.m. Legislative Building conference room, 55 Second St., Friday Harbor.
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‘Friends’ fumble in unfriendly act
Charter review: right on course
Open letter to the Charter Review Commission: I think you have been doing a thoughtful job, and I applaud you for your work thus far. It seems unfortunate that a member of the prior commission which drafted the current charter is protesting your work (“Charter Commission: the cart leading the horse”, Guest Column, Feb. 29, pg. 5). You were all duly elected by your districts, and I believe you’ve taken your responsibility very seriously. The fact that you don’t agree with all that the prior commission did just shows the experience we’ve all had with their charter— which was a huge change from what went before and actually an untested form of government. I believe the experience we’ve had with that charter shows that the constitutional form of county government is more responsive, more efficient, and certainly more affordable than what they crafted. Electing representatives by district rather than countywide has proved to be a disaster, the costs are out of sight, and calling candidates “non-partisan” definitely doesn’t remove their individual biases. Thank you for your careful deliberations. Keep up the good work! Louise Dustrude Friday Harbor
On Feb. 22, the Friends of the San Juans held a meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. The meeting was held because of a YouTube video entitled, “San Juan County regulations are not friendly towards small organic farmer.” At the meeting, Friends’ Executive Director Stephanie Buffum stated she went to Charles Dalton’s farm on Orcas in response to a complaint about Dalton’s activities from one of his neighbors—perhaps someone without knowledge or courage to approach Dalton directly. Standing on or near the roadbed, Buffum took some photos and reported the matter to the county. On its website, Friends lists education among its activities. In this case, Buffum or other members of the Friends could easily have educated Dalton in a friendly, neighborly manner. They could have given him information about the Friends, describing possible problems they’d discovered. They could have offered to help Dalton solve those problems with their help or by referring him to other people who could have guided him through the processes required to make his work conform to all applicable building and environmental laws and rules. That would have been the neighborly and friendly thing to do. Those acts might even have convinced
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Dalton to become a contributor or member of the Friends organization and encouraged him to make his farm a showplace for their efforts. The vast majority of speakers at the meeting were critical of the manner in which the Friends brought our county bureaucracy into the alleged problems discovered on Dalton’s farm. Instead of acting as part of our community, the Friends became a vigilante organization and committed a most unfriendly and unneighborly act. By going to the county, the Friends tried to make Dalton into a criminal, liable for expensive fines. It’s time for the Friends to figure out who they are. Do they want to be a part of our community, working together with the rest of us to keep our islands as beautiful as we all want them to be? Or do they want to become “they” or “them” versus the majority “we” and “us”? In other words, do they want to remain the “Friends” or are they ready to change their name to “Enemies of the San Juans”? JB McGuire Orcas Island
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My, my, seems the Friends of the San Juans will say anything in an attempt to gain traction against the devastating video of Mr. Dalton being lassoed and fried by Friends leader, Ms. Stephanie Buffum.
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First was the accusation that Citizens Alliance for Property Rights paid to expose the screws they had applied to Mr. Dalton. “Not so,” said Frank Penwell and the board of CAPR, “CAPR never paid for anything.” I’d call that one strike one. Next, Friends claimed some conspiracy was going on to discredit their honest efforts to enforce the rules of San Juan County government. They get complaints from their donors and they act on them. Perhaps Friends sees their mission as a free law enforcement agency for their donors; more like a vigilance committee. Anyway, that idea did not catch on. Strike two. Now, the latest from Friends, via Jon Christoffersen (“Freedom Foundation in SJC?” Feb. 29, page 6) where he claims that
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the Eagle Forum of Orcas, CAPR, and the Common Sense Alliance are “aligned” with the devil, and reincarnated in an outfit called the Freedom Foundation. All of the local groups above say in unison, “Not so.” None of them have anything to do with the Freedom Foundation. Wrong again Friends. Strike three. Don’t you wish it was baseball? Unfortunately, Friends is the group that embroiled us in the guesthouse fiasco. Remember the “double the density” baloney that cost the county huge amounts of time and money? And, remember the many, many lawsuits of little consequence? Of course, except for the poor people—now much poorer—who got targeted by them. But Friends does not seem to get the message or any message. To them, “It’s
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all a conspiracy”, or something like that. Clearly the message to Friends is... You folks are finally getting exposed. People are angry with your aggressive extremism, and it is obvious you need to correct your longtime bad habits. Peter Groves San Juan Island
Experts—or hired assassins?
Good grief, don’t pay ‘em another dime. Weren’t Adamus, Herrera, et.al., hired to present scientifically substantiated findings of Best Available Science that bear some reasonable relationship to San Juan County? Then how is it that Herrera turned out the most negative report on See letters, Page 7
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ith the 2012 presidential campaign rounding the corner and headed for the home stretch, we’re reminded of what one woman once said about the power of public service. It’s a quote attributed to one Marjorie Moore of Belleville, Ill., and it really has nothing to do with politics or any politician in particular. “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” Well said. So, how about volunteering to make a difference in the San Juan Islands? All you have to do is step forward. You don’t have to finance a campaign, knock on doors or run for election. And you can influence the course of affordable housing, open space, public health, recreation, solid waste, veterans services, and other aspects of local life on our islands. The San Juan County Council is accepting applications from islanders who want to contribute their talents on a variety of citizen advisory boards or commissions. Given the number of advisory panels at work under the county’s umbrella, it’s pretty much a standing invitation. Here’s a list of those boards and commissions that need members, and the number of vacancies. n Board of Health, one (Friday Harbor) n Citizens Salary Commission, two. n Fair Board, three (Lopez, Shaw, San Juan). n Human Services Advisory Board, five. n Housing Bank Commission, one (San Juan). n Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, six. n Open Space Advisory Committee, two. n Park Board, two (San Juan/Lopez). n Solid Waste Advisory Committee, six n Water Resources Management Committee, four. n Veterans Advisory Committee, two (Lopez/ Orcas). Interested in making a difference in the community? Call the County Council office, 3782898; e-mail maureens@co.san-juan.wa.us; or visit www.sanjuanco. com.
For the Record n Clare DeLong wrote the story “Preservation plan on hold”, Feb. 29, page 1, as a freelance assignment for the Journal. Her byline did not appear on the story in error.
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y mom and dad were porations can spend on their born in Omaha, candidate. Nebraska. During earlier times, the My brother Stan and I were railroad trains used to stop at born across the Missouri river whistle stops around the counin Pottawattamee County, try with candidates orating Iowa. from the back parlor car. They None of us had to learn about used to look at a good percentHoward the constitution or bill of rights Schonberger age of the small population of to vote. But my mom, a school the states in those days and Columnist teacher, made sure we did. the voters got a good look at She was a suffragette and them also. voted in every general election until There were a lot more people in she died here in Friday Harbor in the late 19th and 20th centuries. 1993, at age 103. She made sure that Newspapers were the major media. we males were up to snuff on civics Even in the bitterest elections there above all subjects. was a courtesy and dignity in both the "What good is pledging allegiance if spoken and written words of voting you don't know what you’re pledging contests. (Hacking was unknown.) to?" she would ask when I wanted to We may have come a long way in go out to play around election time. some respects... but this election makes She would be shocked to know how me wonder. It seems those in Congress few people go to the polls (even if they are weighing every vote according to only have to vote by mail). But worse, its political influence. What is good for she would shudder to hear how easy it the country apparently comes second. is to buy an election under the present In Chicago, the Kelly-Arvey-Nash "donation" laws, whereby the Supreme machine used to promise a free turkey Court ruled that there is no reason to to everyone in the 24th Ward if they limit the money that unions and cor- voted Democrat. In Washington, D.C.,
Letters: from page 6 paradise” to ever see the light of day? All we have to do is look around this beautiful county to know that this is preposterous. Makes one think that the folks that wrote this dubious tome need a high colonic. Oh dear. Are we to live in fear of every risk associated with living on this earth? The airstrip about to disappear into a sinkhole; the tsunami that’s overdue? What about that slip fault around Whidbey Island that hasn’t slipped in a while— faults that haven’t slipped in a while are prone to slip— maybe tomorrow. Holy Endangered Bat Cave. That’s old news, probably not BAS, and certainly not exact science. Every possible negative tidbit of data thrown into the pot so our county is cast as being in dire need of major new controls and expanded regulation—all to the detriment of the quiet enjoyment of all of our land. Hummm— don’t worry, be happy—do Our trained volunteers are here to support island patients and their caregivers with end of life needs at no charge.
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whatever the Department of Ecology says and everything will turn out just fine. Not. Where is their proof of measurable pollution in San Juan County that’s deserving of the draconian new regulations put forth by these “experts?” What’s with these “professionals” who won’t correct even the most glaring of errors being pointed out by the public in their work? Please, tell them: “No thanks, not what we expected, not gonna use it, and not gonna pay another dime for it. Oh, and don’t let the screen door hit you on your way out.” Bat the ball into their court. Be obnoxious, throw a shoe. These experts have turned our county into the pitstop tire change between the powers that be, the consultants and the DOE. Wake up and smell the
the Democrats had their headquarters in air-conditioned hotels. When I was covering news in the capitol I saw the Republicans working in brick front sweatshops after World War II. They took back control with Ike. His parting words warning us to beware of the "political-industrial-military complex" were among the greatest pearls of wisdom ever imparted by an American president. Now, as we work our way out of the recession we have an important election before us. With the internet, Facebook, blogishers, TV and radio... in addition to the press, it's tough to make a decision. But it's imperative that everyone cast their ballot. The people's choice must be made by all the People... not a small group of billionaires scaring people with PAC ads or idiotic hot heads like Rush Limbaugh shouting obscenities about people trying to state their beliefs in a proper manner to a Senate committee. — Go with the F.L.O.W. (Ferry Lovers Of Washington).
burning rubber: We’ve been duped. This whole CAO issue is awaking forces beyond what most of us could have contemplated. Please don’t mess this up anymore than it already has
been. Instead, stop doing business with these money pits and begin doing the right thing for San Juan County. Shari Harrison San Juan Island
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Around Town ‘Dreamscapes’ by SJ artist Hetrick on display
You can find San Juan Island artist Beth Hetrick’s
most recent work on display at San Juan Community Theatre. Entitled “Dreamscapes”, Hetrick’s newest collection of collage-paintings will be exhibited in the theatre’s
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Three plum, two pear and a split-rail fence now too. There’s a new fence at the Heritage Orchard on Market Street thanks to a donation by San Juan Island National Historical Park. The split-rail fence was installed Feb. 28 by members of the Orchard Dream Team, a collaboration of the county Conservation District, Agricultural Resources Committee, National Parks and Friends of the San Juans. The Heritage Orchard took root in 2009 with the planting of three plums trees and two pear trees in
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island scene
Chad McCullough headlines benefit concert for FHHS band program page 12
What’s Happening! Wednesday, March 7 n SJI Grange monthly
meeting, potluck, 6 p.m., Grange Hall, 152 N. First St. Monthly membership meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 8 n SJ Dragons annual
dinner & fundraiser, 5 p.m., Masonic Hall, 15 2nd St. Spaghetti dinner and dessert auction; $12 adults, $8 children. Info, 378-4130.
n ‘What to do about
Climate’; 7 p.m., Friday Harbor Labs’ Commons, free. U.W. professor Dr. William Calvin discusses climate change; Arthur Whitely Lecture Series, sponsored by SJ Nature Institute (www.sjnature. org).
n The Owl and the
Pussycat, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre. Opening night, 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 Amateur Radio
Society monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., SJI Fire Department, Mullis St. Visit club website, www. sjcars.org, for articles, activities, events, items for sale, and more. For info, 378-6855.
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
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eddy Roosevelt rode into the sunset long before the Flying Karamasov Brothers burst on the scene. But had they crossed paths, odds are good that Roosevelt would have been one of New Old Time Chautauqua’s biggest fans. He famously labeled that iconic cultural movement of his day, known then simply as “Chautauqua”, as, “…a gathering that is typically American in that it is typical of America at its best.” America’s “best” has been reborn. And you can find out what was rumbling around in ‘ol Rough and Ready’s mind when New Old Time Chautauqua and its travel-
ing troupe of multi-talented entertainers hit the stage for two performances at San Juan Community Theatre, Saturday, March 10. Settle in and expect the unexpected. “This is one of the most creative and fun-loving groups of people you’ll ever meet,” said Bellingham’s Karl Meyer, a theatrical triple-threat in his own right. The show’s producer and president of the NOTC board, Meyer is also a Flying Karamasov “cousin”, filling in from time to time when a “brother” might be absent. “We’ll have three of the touring guys with us and maybe even one of the originals (Tim Furst) for the show,” Meyer said of
FKB’s Friday Harbor lineup. most stubborn inner child. “They’re definitely a powWhile the show is largely erful presence on stage, about entertainment, New but they’re only part of the Old Time Chautauqua was show.” born some 30 years ago with The parts are legion. As a broader mission in mind. is the lineup. Each two- Like its namesake (New hour performance includes York’s Lake Chautauqua acrobats, jugwas the site glers, magiof the first cians, swordsuch event, in swallowers, 1873), New tap dancers, Old Time n Who: New Old musicians Chautauqua Time Chautauqua: and a whole was founded featuring the Flying lot of clownon the notion Karamasov Brothers. ing around. of commun When: March 10, Blending timenity service two shows; 2 p.m., honored cirand in bring7:30 p.m. cus acts with ing educathe zaniness tion, entern Where: San Juan of vaudeville, tainment Community Theatre Chautauqua’s and artistic n Tickets: Adults, ensemble camaraderie $18, children, $8. of critically to commuacclaimed nities where performers theatrical will keep you in stitches, on performances are few and the edge of your seat and far between. tickle the fancy of even the That mission was one of
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the reasons Joey Pipia, the show’s resident magician and “delusionist”, joined up. He happened upon a couple of the troupe’s benefit shows after moving to Port Townsend some 20 years ago and has been a mainstay of the show for more than a dozen years. “They were always an extraordinary experience,” Pipia said of those shows. “I thought my small part would be valuable to the whole. There’s a synchronicity there.” Its performance in Friday Harbor is one of the group’s benefit shows. The troupe raised enough money last year to tour and perform in Alaska’s rural towns and villages this past summer. For more info, visit www.
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SJCT heats up in classic Broadway comedy, ‘O & P’ Fireworks follow when true opposites attract. That’s the premise of Bill Manhoff ’s romantic comedy, “The Owl and the Pussycat”,
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ring Alan Alda and Diana Sands), the play revolves around stuffy writer, Felix, and an outgoing model and actress (and lady of the night), Doris, who square off in Felix’s apartment after he “tattle-tales” on her endeavors, witnessed through his apartment window. An explosive and hilarious relationship unfolds. “It’s quick, with lots of one-liners, and just zany,” says director Ernest Pugh, Actors Dorian Oliver
(Felix) and Yvonne BuijsMancuso (Doris) persuaded Pugh to lead the cast. “I like it because it’s a mature couple approaching it with a more mature perspective,” Oliver said. That means less screaming and more subtle argument and a quick verbal punch or two. “It’s very, very witty,” Buijs-Mancuso said. “It has a real rollercoaster feel to it.” The play opens March 8.
Next up in Whiteley Lecture Series: ‘What to do about Climate’ Dr. William Calvin of the U.W. School of Medicine regards the world as a patient with "global fever". But the situation is far from hopeless, according to Calvin, featured speaker in
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entitled "What to do about Climate", begins at 7 p.m., March 8, at the UW Friday Harbor Labs Commons. Author of a dozen books aimed at the general reader, Calvin is credited with writing and speaking with both insight and wit. A student of the evolution of the brain, Calvin explores the influence of abrupt climate change on human evolution and has written several books about climate change. His insights prompted this recent review by the Virginia Quarterly: "There is little doubt that exciting interest in the enormous
social and evolutionary impact of weather is just the right thing to do at this point in the history of the world." In Thursday's lecture, Calvin will examine the world's climate change symptoms, offer a prognosis of what may happen if treatment is delayed and will suggest a cure. The remedy lies in bold treatment that goes beyond a mere reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, according to Calvin. The current lecture series ends April 12, with George Dyson’s "Turnings Cathedral—the origin of the Digital Universe".
One ZANY Romance! The Owl and the Pussycat March 8-9, 11, 15-18 • San Juan Community Theatre
Written by Bill Manhoff Directed by Ernest Pugh Put two wildly different people in one room —stuffy writer Felix (Dorian Oliver) and foul-mouthed model/actress Doris (Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso)—and you get one zany adult comedy! Business Partner: ISLANDERS BANK Tickets: Adult $16; Student Reserved $8; $5 Student RUSH Also plays March 15-18
Two Shows! Sat., March 10 ۰ 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
The New Old Time Chautauqua Benefit Show w/The Flying Karamasov Brothers Juggling…magic…music…variety! Full of merriment for the entire family. Business Partner: KINGS MARKET Tickets: Adult $16; Student Reserved $8; $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
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October 6, 2012
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December 1, 2012
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Friday Harbor High School 2011 student honor rolls HONOR ROLL 3.30 – 4.00 GPA 2.20 Credits
Spring & Fall 2011 9th GRADE (Fall 2011) Dalton Ayers Eli Baker Courtney Bell Conrad Bormann Melinda Brandli Jake Bower Faith Buck Guthrie Burnett-Tison Halle Carrier Jade Cooper-Yockers Melanie Cope Alexander Crichton Sophia Dillery Kaitlyn Domenech Summer Fox Carter Fuehr-Bush Isabel Gabriel Genevieve Gislason Max Haenel Isaiah Hauck Michael Hoeller Sammantha Hopkins Gabe Lawson Hailey Loucks Sophia Marinkovich Samantha Pluff Cassidy Quigley Kori Rasmussen William Revercomb Madden Shanks Matthew Stepita Samuel Stewart Peter Strasser Ashton Timmons Ian Williams Madeline Williamson 10th GRADE S – Spring Honor Roll F – Fall Honor Roll Meagan Anderson SF James Asher F Eva Bormann SF Emma Brand SF Melinda Brandli SF Carson Brown SF Miles Cabrera S Otis Cooper-West SF Chandra Crawford SF Kate Fenley SF Emily Guard SF Sam Ibold SF Sean Jagel F Jacklyn Justiniano SF Katie Lanphere SF Marina Leduc F Madeline Marinkovich SF Carmen Orozco SF Isabel Place SF Kasey Rasmussen SF Casey Rothlisberger S Alaina Scheffer SF Amy Schmidt S Julianne Schreiber SF Elizabeth Snow SF Jared Tompkins F Ellery Von Dassow SF Devyn Williams S Nelson Wynn F 11th GRADE S – Spring Honor Roll F – Fall Honor Roll Rylie Adams S
Kelli Ashcraft F Michael Barsamian SF Nicholas Bey SF Tate Brumsickle S Paige Carlson SF Sarah Clark SF Austin Dayton-Ogle F Madison Dillery F Amy Dunaway SF Lita Gislason SF Gavin Guard SF Métairie Kilpatrick-Boe F William Kromer SF Austin Lambright SF Brandon Lambright SF Matthew Mazzarella SF Emma McMain SF Sam McMain SF Kaylen Meeker SF Brett Paul SF Austin Pederson S Julian Perren SF Aaron Prager SF Noah Stone S Sierra Truesdale SF Sam Waite SF 12th GRADE S – Spring Honor Roll F – Fall Honor Roll Shaughn Anderson SF Kyle Hills SF Audrey Olshefsky SF Stewart Bell S Emma Hulse SF Cody Pierce SF Fei Cooper S Brandon Irwin SF Hayden Place SF Katherine Dietzman S Lucas Jagel SF Connar Smith S Kayla Drummond SF Rebecca Leff SF Carlos Tapia S Marga Eshelman S McKaila Leytze F Elizabeth Taylor S Rhiana Franklin S Jennifer MacDonald SF Kelsey Thornton SF Alex Halliday SF Larissa Nash SF Amanda Turnbull SF Melissa Hickenbottom SF Brandon Nunez S Jordyn Williams SF
Malcolm Wynn S VARSITY LETTER (S) Spring 2011 & (F) Fall 2011 9TH GRADE (Fall 2011) Dalton Ayers Melanie Cope Michael Hoeller Conrad Bormann Kaitlyn Domenech Sophia Marinkovich Halle Carrier Isabel Gabriel Cassidy Quigley Max Haenel Peter Strasser 10TH GRADE S – Spring Honor Roll F – Fall Honor Roll Eva Bormann SF Emily Guard SF Kasey Rasmussen SF Emma Brand SF Jacklyn Justiniano S Casey Rothlisberger S Melinda Brandli F Katie Lanphere SF Alaina Scheffer SF Otis Cooper-West SF Madeline Marinkovich F Elizabeth Snow SF Chandra Crawford SF Isabel Place F Ellery Von Dassow SF Kate Fenley SF
Sierra Truesdale F Gavin Guard SF Sam Waite F
Melissa Hickenbottom S Larissa Nash F Kelsey Thornton SF
12th GRADE S – Spring Honor Roll F – Fall Honor Roll Shaughn Anderson SF Fei Cooper S Kayla Drummond F Rhiana Franklin F Alex Halliday F Brandon Irwin SF Lucas Jagel S Rebecca Leff F McKaila Leytze F Jennifer MacDonald F Audrey Olshefsky SF Cody Pierce S Hayden Place F Connar Smith S Carlos Tapia S
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Jacklyn Justiniano S Kasey Rasmussen F Elizabeth Snow SF 11th GRADE (S) Spring 2011 & (F) Fall 2011 Michael Barsamian SF Sarah Clark S Gavin Guard SF Brett Paul F 12th Grade (S) Spring 2011 & (F) Fall 2011 Brandon Irwin S Audrey Olshefsky SF Kelsey Thornton S
A Grateful Thank You! Friday Harbor High School awards Honor Roll Cards to students who receive a 3.30 GPA or higher
11th GRADE S – Spring Honor Roll F – Fall Honor Roll Michael Barsamian SF William Kromer S Kaylen Meeker F Nicholas Bey S Austin Lambright F Brett Paul SF Sarah Clark SF Matthew Mazzarella F Julian Perren S Amy Dunaway F Lita Gislason SF Emma McMain SF Sam McMain SF Aaron Prager SF
These cards entitle students to a 10% discount or other incentives at participating Friday Harbor businesses. The Friday Harbor PTSA extends a special thank you to the businesses who reward excellence by contributing to this program. Harbor Books (15%)
The Bean
Free Bowling Shoes at Paradise Lanes
King’s Marine
The Big Store
Nash Brothers Sporting Goods
The Little Store
Friday Harbor Drug Store
Office Center, NW, Inc.
Golden Triangle
Printonyx
Tickets discounted down one level at Palace Theatre
Griffin Bay Books
Roy’s Drive-Thru
Vic’s Drive-In
Cannery House Restaurant
The Sweet Retreat & Espresso
Special thanks to Printonyx for printing and laminating the Honor Roll Discount Cards at no charge.
san Juan sponsors Be Chic Boutique Brandli Law Chicago Title Cousin Vinnie’s Pizza Diesel America West Dockside Treasures Downriggers
Harbor Rental and Saw Shop
Petro San Juan
Harbor Insurance Island Petroleum Service
Rainshadow, Mark Gardner
Island Towing
Ravenhill Construction
Islanders Bank
Michelle Reynolds, DMD, The Tooth Ferry
Islanders Insurance
Friday Harbor Drug
Islands Veterinary Clinic
Friday Harbor Electric Gary’s Automotive Center, NAPA
KO Subs
Griffin Bay Bookstore
Kings Market KSD Construction Inc. Nash Brothers Sporting Goods
Printonyx
Richard Lawson Construction Roche Harbor Resort San Juan Fitness and Athletic Club San Juan Jewels
San Juan Physical Therapy San Juan Surveying San Juan Wireless San Juan Vision Source Second Act Sound Financial Planning Spring Street General Store Star Surveying Starr Excavation, Inc Tookie’s Hair Design Bo Turnage, DDS Whidbey Island Bank
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Continued from page 9 Theatre. Circus, vaudeville featuring The Flying Karamasov Brothers. Tickets; adults $18, student reserved $8, RUSH $5. 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org. n Shirley Temple Film Festival, 7-9 p.m., library, free. Host Therese Finn selects
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IsleShare.org, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, Orcas Island. Event features funk & soul music. Suggested donation, $5-$15, or four items for Orcas Food Bank. Info, 3769213 or www.VisionOnOrcas. com/Programs
Wednesday, March 14 n Benefit concert, FHHS
Band Families & Friends, 7 p.m., SJ Community Theatre. Performances by FHHS Jazz Band, One More Time Band, and acclaimed Seattle trumpeter Chad McCullough. Tickets, $15 adults, $5 student reserved; available at SJCT box office and www. sjctheatre.org.
n Tribute to ‘Wounded Warrior Project’, 6-8 p.m., American Legion Hall, Friday Harbor. Music and multimedia presentation by local singer-songwriter Devorah (See page ?).
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n SJ Island Trails Committee annual potluck, 5-7:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Grange Hall. BYO table setting, beverage and dish to share. 370-5104, www.sanjuanislandtrails.org.
Saturday, March 17 n Book Signing,
2-4 p.m., Harbor Bookstore, 22 Cannery Landing. Bellingham-based author JoeAnn Roe visits San Juan Island to sign her latest work, “The San Juan Islands : Into the 21st Century�.
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Critically acclaimed Seattle trumpeter Chad McCullough, above, joins the One More Time Band and the FHHS Jazz Band in a benefit concert for the high school’s Band Families and Friends, March 14, at San Juan Community Theatre; show starts at 7 p.m. St., free. San Juan author Sam Buck talks about his new book, “Believe Your
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COMMERCIAL/ OFFICE SPACE SAN JUAN ISLAND Ask about Available free Rent! Spring Street SquareSpring Street frontage. 1600 sq.ft. Retail/Office space. Excellent street identity. Spring Street SquareOffice/retail space. 800 sq. ft. Open work area & two private offices. Spring Street SquareOffice/retail space. 1,600 sq. ft. Separate reception room adjoins office spaces. Call Bruce Hall at Windermere (360)378-3600 ext. 236
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IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY between 2004 and present and suffered problems, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727 PELVIC/ TRANSVAGINAL MESH? Did you undergo transvaginal placememnt of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and the present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727
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seeks two dynamic, organized recreation professionals to fill two permanent 3/4 time RECREATION SPECIALIST POSITIONS. One position will primarily be responsible for coordination of Youth and Family programs and the other for the coordination of Sports, Outdoors and Fitness programs. The successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field with applicable experience; good communication skills and enjoy being part of a small hard working team committed to the essential work of public recreation and parks. The position requires working 30 hours a week including some evenings, weekends and holidays. This yearround position offers a full benefit package including health care, paid vacations and holidays. Pay starts at $20.10 an hour. A complete job description and job application can be found on www.islandrec.org Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, resume and completed Island Rec job application by 5pm on March 26 to Sally Thomsen, Recreation Director, Island Rec, P.O. Box 1946, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Add a photo to your ad online and in print for just one low price nw-ads.com 800-388-2527
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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
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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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF TPN 271234003 (WEBER LANE) IS NECESSARY FOR COUNTY PURPOSES AND DIRECTING THE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO FILE A PETITION TO DETERMINE JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE MT BAKER ROAD AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ON ORCAS ISLAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony and making a final decision on a proposed Resolution Determining that the Acquisition of Property is Necessary for Public Purposes (Right of Way) for a por-
tion of the Tax Parcel listed below and Directing the Prosecuting Attorney to file a Petition to Determine Just Compensation for the Mt Baker Road and Trail Improvement Projects. The public hearing will be held in the Lopez Center for Community
and the Arts, 204 Village Road, Lopez Island, Washington on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 beginning at 10:30 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.
The Journal of the San Juan Islands I SanJuanJournal.com At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Resolution. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Resolution that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Resolution may then be adopted with or without modifications. At the hearing the County Council
will determine whether or not to exercise its power of eminent domain under the laws of Washington State RCW 8.08 for the purpose of condemning real property for public use. If the County Council decides to use its power of eminent domain it will direct the Prosecuting Attorney to file a Petition in San Juan County Superior Court to determine that the use of the property is a public use and to determine just compensation for Tax Parcel 271234003. All persons wishing to be heard on
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this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Resolution is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during
each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Resolution may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance/Resolution will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or Rachel Dietzman at 360 370 0509. LEGAL NO. SJ369759
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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES 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-Signifi-
cance 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 TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR 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, Friday, 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.
MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificate holders for Argent Securities Trust 2006-M1, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M1, Plaintiff, v. Bryan C. Goss, AND ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 70 Tarte Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, Defendants. No. 12-2-05046-6 THIS IS NOTICE OF A LAWSUIT TO EVICT YOU. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR WRITTEN RESPONSE IS: 5:00 P.M. ON March 19, 2012 TO DEFENDANT(S): Bryan C. Goss, AND ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 70 TarteRoad, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. This summons is served under an order of this court dated February 27, 2012. A lawsuit has been started against you in the Superior Court of San Juan County by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Trust 2006-M1, Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-M1, plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint for Unlawful Detainer, a copy of which is served upon you with this Summons. This is notice of a lawsuit to evict you from the property, which has been foreclosed by your lender or the lender of the owner of the property. The new owner is asking the court to terminate your occupancy and or tenancy and direct the sheriff to remove you and your belongings from the property. In order to defend against this lawsuit, you must respond to the complaint in this action by stating your defense in writing, and by serving a copy upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff on or before 5:00 P.M. ON March 19, 2012, or a default judgment will be entered against you without notice. The date of first publication in this matter is March 7, 2012. You can respond to the complaint in
writing by delivering a copy of a notice of appearance or answer to undersigned attorney by personal delivery, mailing, or facsimile to the address or facsimile number stated below TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE STATED ABOVE. Service by facsimile is complete upon successful transmission to the facsimile number, if any, listed in the summons. The notice of appearance or answer must include the name of this case (plaintiff(s) and defendant(s)), your name, the street address where further legal papers may be sent, your telephone number (if any), and your signature. If there is a number on the upper right side of the eviction summons and complaint, you must also file your original notice of appearance or answer with the court clerk by the deadline for your written response. You may demand that the plaintiff file this lawsuit with the court. If you do so, the demand must be in writing and must be served upon the person signing the summons. Within fourteen days after you serve the demand, the plaintiff must file this lawsuit with the court, or the service on you of this summons and complaint will be void. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be served on time. You may also be instructed in a separate order to appear for a court hearing on your eviction. If you receive an order to show cause you must personally appear at the hearing on the date indicated in the order to show cause IN ADDITION to delivering and filing your notice of appearance or answer by the deadline stated above. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT IN WRITING BY THE DEADLINE STATED ABOVE YOU WILL LOSE BY DEFAULT. THE PLAINTIFF MAY PROCEED WITH THE LAWSUIT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE PROPERTY. The notice of appearance or answer must be delivered to: Routh Crabtree Olsen P.S. 13555 SE 36th St., Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98006 Phone: (425) 586-1991 Fax: (425) 283-5991 You are further notified that this is an action for unlawful detainer and that the relief sought in this action is for restitution of the premises located at 70 Tarte Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, San Juan County, Washington; for forfeiture of your tenancy of these premises; for the damages incurred by plaintiff due to the unlawful detainer; for plaintiff’s costs and disbursements; and for such other relief as the court finds just and proper. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. DATED on March 1, 2012 ROUTH CRABTREE OLSEN, P.S. By Janaya L. Carter, WSBA #32715 Lauren Davidson Humphreys, WSBA #41694 Valerie I. Holder, WSBA #42968 Attorneys for Plaintiff LEGAL NO. J369749 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands March 7, 2012
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. SAN JUAN ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Request for Proposals-Capital Projects Management Services For more information contact Rick Thompson, Superintendent at (360) 378-4133 Reference: San Juan Island School District Policy and Procedure 6925 San Juan Island School District #149 “District” is seeking proposals from qualified architectural/engineering firms “Respondents” to assist the District with project management oversight of capital projects for the time period of 2013 to 2016. District voters approved $3.76 million in capital projects at a February 14, 2012 election. The expenditures will pay for facility improvements at a variety of District sites, with the majority of work being completed in Friday Harbor, Washington. The projects include roofing, siding, windows, flooring, painting, HVAC, electrical, locker room renovation, parking and grounds. For a complete list of projects please see List of Proposed
Capital Projects 2013-2016 located on the district’s website at www.sjisd.wednet.edu . Proposals need to address the following: • Description of professional staff and respective roles for each; • List of projects completed during the past two years and contact person; • Status of current contracts; • Description of typical site supervision; • References-bank, bonding, three clients • Exhibits of cost estimates for two most recent projects. Please note the District is located in a remote region of northwest Washington State with commercial public access by Washington State Ferries and by airplane. Respondents should be sensitive to issues of public school finance, have experience working on public projects, and be familiar with state competitive bidding laws. Emphasis on safety around staff and students is a requirement. Respondents should become familiar with the preliminary work done by the district facilities committee as published on the District website at www.sjisd.wednet.edu. Proposals will be evaluated by a committee appointed by the District’s Board of Directors, following which the Superintendent will attempt to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract with the successful firm. Minority and Women owned firms are requested to submit proposals. Interested firms shall submit a statement of qualifications and performance data addressing the ability to manage the list of projects along with the proposed fee for service by April 13, 2012, 12:00 noon, PST, to PO Box 458, Friday Harbor WA 98250. The district will also accept hand delivered proposals at 285 Blair Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 by the same deadline. LEGAL NO. J369038 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 2012
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