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Casual conversations between members of the San Juan County Council, even about county business, well, that’s alright. But in a change of course, San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord is tightening the reins on the County Council and its use of subcommittees. “If the use of subcommittees is to refine Randy Gaylord the council’s decision-making,” Gaylord said, “then those meetings need to be open to the public.” Gaylord, who previously determined council subcommittees were not subject to the state Open Public Meeting Act, reversed that earlier opinion on the heels of a more exhaustive review of a state attorney opinion, and in light of a precedent out of the state of Wisconsin, known as the “super-majority” rule. He said that since three members of the County Council, if aligned through their work on a subcommittee, can band together as a “voting bloc” and effectively sway an outcome of the county’s legislative body. See SUBCOMMITTEE, Page 4
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Cherry blossoms on Argyle Avenue suggest that spring may have finally sprung on San Juan Island.
Town follows suit
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In a 3-2 decision, the Friday Harbor Town Council voted in favor of giving voters an opportunity to decide on a proposed .3 percent sales tax hike, in the August primary election
By Steve Werhly
The Friday Harbor Town Council on Thursday endorsed a ballot measure that, if approved by voters, would raise the local sales-tax rate from 7.8 percent to 8.1 percent. Not everyone was onboard, however. “I’m not convinced this is an appropriate tax increase at this time,” said Councilman Noel Monin, who voted against the measure. “I’m cold to this proposition because it’s sort of a shotgun proposal and the sense of urgency has not been justified.”
Flanked by a dozen charts and graphs typical of any economic forum, economist Dave Wallace of the Washington Department of Employment Security last week relied on visuals and detailed analysis to describe the effect the recession has had on the state and on San Juan County. San Juan Island’s Mark Anderson, founder of Strategic News Service and a frequent technology conference contributor, followed with big picture insights and strategy recommendations for the future. But the real buzz in the room — economically speaking — started before the San Juan County Economic Development Council’s April 25 Economic Forecast Luncheon even began. It was delivered by realtors Steve and Sam Buck of Coldwell Banker. “Thirty real estate deals in escrow,” was Steve Buck’s economic recovery report.
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Councilwoman Anna Maria de Freitas was equally troubled by the timing of a bump in the local sales tax rate, which, at 7.8 percent, is among the lowest in the state. “What is presented here is not clear evidence that it’s needed at this time,” de Freitas said.
Following in the footsteps of the county Law and Justice Council, which earlier gave the proposed increase a hearty endorsement, Council members Steve Hushebeck, Felix Menjivar and Barbara Starr banded together See TOWN, Page 4
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Newsmakers Waldron lands spot at CWU's paramedic school
San Juan Island's Noah Waldron has been accepted into a medical program at Central Washington University and will be attending the Ellensbergbased college this coming fall. B o r n and raised in Friday Harbor, Noah Waldron Wa l d r o n , 30, joined San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services team in winter of 2008. He is a second generation emergency medical technician and was
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quiet, rural life,” said Wilsey, who spent 31 years on the Reno force, primarily as a detective handling sex crimes, auto theft, drug offenses and burglary. His most memorable case
involved investigating a cult leader who was sexually abusing children. The man is now serving a life sentence. Johns put in 22 years in Reno, working patrol and
on the downtown enforcement team. He also has experience in mental health crisis intervention. He was featured in a 2006 story called “Million-Dollar Murray” in “The New Yorker” magazine. It profiled Murray Barr, a homeless alcoholic man. Two police officers, Johns and Patrick O’Bryan, tracked chronic inebriates for six months and found that just one of them ran up a bill of $100,000 at a single hospital. For the 10 years Murray had been on the streets, he had a medical bill as large as anyone in Nevada. Both officers say their favorite part of the job is “helping people and making a difference.” Wilsey and Johns are joining Orcas deputies Bruce Distler, Herb Crowe and Doug Maya. There are also two reserves: Dennis
been used by an intruder because the power was on when she came home. She was advised that installing motion detectors might prevent a reoccurrence and assured that officers would keep an eye on her Dragon Run home after dark. n A total of 34 doses of potent prescription painkillers vanished in an apparent break-in and theft at a Friday Harbor home. The homeowner, a 60-year-old man, reportedly had just re-filled one of two morphine-derivative prescriptions just prior to the alleged theft at his Guard Street home. April 12: A San Juan Island teen is suspected in the break-in and theft of belongings at a nearby home in the Eagle Cove neighborhood. The father of the 16-yearold reportedly found the neighbor's missing belongings, a laptop computer and digital camera valued together at $975, in the boy's room shortly after the break-in. The boy was listed as a runaway in the wake of the alleged theft. n A San Juan Island man claims someone used the numbers off his debit card to purchase $117 of merchandise in South Carolina in an apparent case of fraud. The 44-year-old reportedly insists that the card in question was never out of his possession and that he knows no one in that state. n A San Juan Island woman claims that some-
one used the numbers off her debit card to purchase $237 worth of iTunes online in an apparent case of fraud. The 68-year-old has since cancelled that card. April 14: A San Juan Island woman claims someone swiped the numbers off her debit card and used them online to purchase $1,000 in merchandise in an apparent case of fraud. The fraudulent transactions reportedly occurred
over the course of a sevenday period at the end of March. April 15: A mid-afternoon altercation at an Orcas Island home prompted the arrest of an Orcas man on allegations of felony assault. The 43-year-old, who was taken into custody at his Cadden Lane home at about 3 p.m., faces charges of second-degree assault, a felony, and fourth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. A firearm
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Orcas Island’s newest additions to the police force go way back. Jack Wilsey and Steve Johns have known each other for decades, working in the same Reno, Nev. department. Now the friends have relocated to Orcas, where they are filling two empty deputy positions. “We’re both easy going,” Johns said. “We don’t sweat the small stuff.” Wilsey was hired as an Orcas deputy last year, but left in fall 2011, fearing a lay-off. He jumped at the chance to return to the island, especially since his friend and coworker was interested as well. The pair share an easy rapport, swapping jokes and telling stories. “We both wanted the
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Jack Wilsey (left) and Steve Johns are friends and colleagues from Reno, Nev. They are the newest additions to the Orcas Island police force. Sheriff Rob Nou says they will “do absolutely fabulously” on the island.
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Jon Weaver of San Juan Island, born Oct. 15, 1960, died April 17, in Anacortes. A Celebration of Life and potluck is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, at South Beach, 5 p.m. to sunset (weather permitting). McKinney and Raymond Harvey. “They’ll do absolutely fabulously on Orcas,” said Sheriff Rob Nou. “They’ll be a good fit both for the agency and the community. I’m excited to have a full crew going into summer.” Nou expects the Orcas/ Lopez sergeant position, recently left vacant by longtime officer Steve Vierthaler, to be filled in early 2013. In the meantime, four officers will share the title on a 90-day rotation: Distler and Crowe on Orcas, Scott Taylor on Lopez and Eric Gardiner from San Juan. “But not necessarily will one of them be appointed sergeant,” Nou said. “It’s an
open, competitive process within our agency.” Wilsey’s wife of 30 years, Andy, is currently looking for work on the island. They have two grown children. Johns’ wife Marla, who is an administrator for an assisted living facility in Reno, will be moving to Orcas in June. Their two kids, a 14-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, will be attending the public school. They also have three dogs: an Australian shepherd, a mini dachshund, and a terrier/chihuahua mix. The families both enjoy mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and camping. “Island living is what you make of it,” Johns said.
reportedly was involved in the altercation, in which the man allegedly assaulted a woman who lives at the same address.
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Sheriff’s Log San Juan County Sheriff 's Department reported responding to these calls: March 30: Excessive speed prompted the arrest of a Lopez Island man for DUI following mid-afternoon traffic stop on Fisherman Bay Road. The 46-year-old, who was pulled over in the 2000 block of Fisherman Bay Road at about 3 p.m., was also ticketed for speeding. April 9: Officers seized a dog belonging to an Orcas Island man following a clash of canines on Raccoon Point Road, in which another man was bit. The 23-year-old's dog reportedly bit a neighbor, as the 69-year-old was trying to separate two dogs locked in battle. The accused biter was quarantined for a mandatory 10 days. April 7: A familiar face and a pair of warrants led to a mid-afternoon arrest of a San Juan Island man in the parking lot of a Friday Harbor apartment complex. The 23-year-old, who was taken into custody without incident near Carter Avenue at about 3 p.m., was convicted of felony assault late last year following an attack on a stranger in a Friday Harbor bar several months earlier. April 11: A Lopez Island woman believes someone broke into her home and used her hot tub without permission while she was on a four-day trip off-island. The 65-year-old claims that the tub must have
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In an April 26 memo to the council, Gaylord concludes, “In the future, meetings should take place in a location that allows the public to attend and observe. The notice requirements for special or regular meetings will need to be followed. This advice pertains to all meetings of three council members.” Currently, the council has three subcommittees with three members each; budget, general government and solid waste. Following
the prosecutor’s advice, the council was expected to revise its public notification process for subcommittees at its May 1 meeting. The prosecutor’s new opinion drew applause from Gordy Petersen, Chairman of the Charter Revision Commission, which has wrestle with the issue involving council subcommittees during its deliberations. “For anybody who believes the government should be open, this is a very positive thing to do,”
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Petersen said, adding that open meetings and transparency of government was one of the first planks agreed upon by the commission. “People should have no doubt that the charter review commission supports this change and that we will put this on the ballot for inclusion into the new county charter.” Among the changes brought on the county’s voter-approved home rule charter, was a reassembling of the county legislative body, from three full-time commissioners to a six-person council of elected offi-
cials whose jobs are considered part-time. Expansion of the legislative body was intended, in part, to allow the county’s top elected officials to talk with one another about county business. Gaylord said concern over transparency has grown in recent years as the work of council subcommittees “evolved”. While subcommittees can be effective in gathering information or discussing an issue, he said the possibility exists for members of a subcommittee to become aligned and act as a voting block. “I think it’s really been a
gradual change in the way the council is doing business,” he said. “But now it’s become problematic.” Councilman Howie Rosenfeld, Friday Harbor, thought the exemption from the OPMA was “productive” because it permitted a three-person subcommittee to talk freely among themselves. “My experience, especially on the budget subcommittee where we talked about the county budget and people’s jobs without constraint or fear of misinterpretation, colored my view that everything should
not have to be a pubic meeting,” Rosenfeld said, “but I’ll adapt to the new policy.” Lopez Island’s Steve Ludwig feels vindicated by Gaylord’s reversal. Ludwig and a friend were barred several years ago from attending a council subcommittee working on a new set of wireless communication rules. “I’m really glad they did this,” Ludwig said. “But I’m still in favor of changing the county council from six members to three if for no other reason than to get rid of three of the present members.”
Although council support was not required to put the proposition on the August primary election ballot, the county-proposed ballot title must specify who will benefit from the tax increase and the purpose for which the money will be used. State law allows a county to increase its salestax rate by up to .3 percent, pending voter approval, but requires that 30 percent of the newly collected total be used “solely for criminal justice purposes, fire protection purposes, or both”.
In addition, that enabling legislation, RCW 82.14.450, demands a county to dole out 40 percent to any city or town within its borders. At .3 percent, the increase is expected to generate roughly $1.1 million in new yearly revenue. Councilman Felix Menjivar, a Sheriff ’s deputy, as well as a member of the Law and Justice Council, put a motion before the council seeking support of the tax increase, at .3 percent, “for use by the Town of Friday Harbor for criminal justice
and public safety purposes, and public works projects.” Before the vote, Hushebeck said he supports the initiative because the $400,000 it would raise for Friday Harbor “will benefit the town.” He said, that he would prefer, however, a .2 percent increase and a sunset clause -- conditions mentioned, but not championed, by several other council members. Starr said she supports the measure without a sunset clause and at the full .3 percent.
“I strongly support public safety programs and the sheriff ’s office clearly needs the funding,” she said later of her vote. The ballot measure will be considered by the County Council at a May 8 public hearing, which will take testimony about the proposal at that time. The Council must approve and submit the ballot measure to the county auditor’s office by May 11 for it to be on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot.
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“The most at one time since August, 2006,” chimed in Sam Buck, Jr., as the two joined a crowd of about
60 people checking in for lunch. The informal “Buck Recovery Report” complemented the cautious optimism expressed by Wallace, the state economist, as he power-pointed his way through a comprehensive set of snapshots outlining
(“but not predicting”) where the Washington state and San Juan County economies have been and appeared to be headed. Wallace’s charts underscore why the 2007-2009 recession is called “The Great Recession”: Washington
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Pratt to run for reelection FH nets 13th at nationals
San Juan County considerable work Councilwoman Lovel still needed, parPratt has tossed her ticularly on oil hat into the ring. spill issues and Pratt, the elected the Cattle Point representative of the Road realignment county's legislative project.” District 1, San Juan Pratt is the South, is in the fourth council's repreyear of a four-year Lovel Pratt sentative on the term on the County legislative steerCouncil. ing committee A former longtime mem- of the Washington State ber of the county planning Association of Counties. commission, Pratt said in She was appointed by WASC announcing her reelection to represent the interest bid that she wants to follow of counties on the Crossthrough on several impor- Partnership Oil Spill Work tant issues. Group and the Oil Spill Rule “I want to make sure that Advisory Committee. San Juan County is on firm She regularly travfooting for the future,” she els to Olympia while the said. “There is continued Legislature is in session to work needed to identify and advocate on behalf of the implement a long-term, sus- county council's legislative tainable budget, resolve solid priorities, which include oil waste issues and in particu- spill prevention, readiness lar self-haul options on San and response; issues involvJuan Island and ensure that ing ferries, and maintainthe council has a transpar- ing funding for county proent and publicaly accessible grams and services. decision-making process. The elected representaRegarding the council’s leg- tives on the 6-person counislative priorities there is cil serve four-year terms,
those positions are considered part-time, and each earns roughly $35,000 a year, plus benefits. Pratt said representing District 1 residents has been an "honor". “I ask voters in San Juan South to give me the opportunity to continue my work on behalf of San Juan County," she said. "I have received a lot of encouragement to run for re-election. My constituents appreciate my dedication and accessibility, my responsiveness to their concerns and my hard work on behalf of San Juan County at the local, regional, and state level.” Pratt said that she will accept campaign contributions of no more than $50 per person, noting that limit is a continuation of her own version of campaign finance reform. Treasurer for the Committee to Re-Elect Lovel Pratt is Kathy Cope. For more info, email Pratt at reelectlovel@gmail.com
The Friday Harbor High School Marine Science team proved the old adage to be true... third time is a charm. In its third consecutive trip to nationals, the team that’s more commonly known as the “Orca Bowl” squad, placed 13th out of a field of 24 regional champions competing for the nation’s top honor, April 19-21 in Baltimore. Friday Harbor bested three teams before being ousted by a Santa Monica-area rival. Friday Harbor’s ocean trivia team earned the right to compete at nationals following its third straight regional championship. “I felt like we had the best teamwork we had in awhile,” team captain Audrey Olshefsky said. “Everyone contributed.” Michigan’s Marshfield High School won the national title for the fourth consecutive year.
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els” to countries like China, which wants “assymetric trade, not free trade”, and which is “stealing” America’s technology and intellectual property. Anderson highlights Brazil as a “world class story,” and included Australia, Indonesia, and Canada, not China and Russia, as “countries that are going to do the best” in the near- and medium-term futures. But we’ve got to stop the “free trade delusion” that both the George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton suffered from. Neither administration, Anderson claims, actually did the math on free trade: “The only math done was campaign finance math.” Moving closer to home, Anderson, who lives on San Juan, praised the band-
width-growth initiative nurtured by OPALCO, the EDC and tech-savvy locals. “It will propel growth,” he said.
Continued from page 4 state lost 200,000 jobs (6.8 percent of all jobs in the state) and San Juan County’s percentage job loss was even greater, a 12 percent job loss. Reviewing recessions since 1976, Wallace concludes the current recovery is substantially slower than prior recessions, although recent Gross Domestic Product gains and a rising “index of leading indicators” may mean improvements will continue both nationally and in Washington. The good news and the bad: manufacturing jobs in the state are leading the job recovery, but the hard-hit San Juan County construction industry, a mainstay in the past, is “barely coming back,” according to Wallace. But Anderson later noted that “permits are way up”, which could mean the housing market and construction will come back quicker than expected. More good news for the state: Washington exports exceed imports and the gap between the two is increasing. Further, Washington, a relatively small state, ranks 5th in exports after Texas, California, New York and Florida, a nod to the likes of Boeing, Microsoft and agriculture, according to Wallace. Anderson raised provocative national, international
and local issues, starting with the “most surprising” and even “astonishing” development that the U.S. will become energy self-sufficient in the near future— “within ten years and probably less.” Anderson said that technology is an “exciting story” that makes Seattle attractive to both tech workers and tech companies who want to move to the region to take advantage of the Microsoftfostered high-tech human resources market. He said that Seattle “is going to do great.” Nationally and regionally, Anderson said “the future is bright,” partly because “we’re an inventing nation”. However, he said “we’ve got to stop giving away the intellectual property jew-
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Deeply grateful for your support
I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who contributed to the medical fund that was set up for me by some loving friends. I can’t tell you how much it has helped to pay a portion of my medical bills. As we all know, insurance is very costly and doesn’t cover everything. I am so grateful to live in a community where people are so generous. Thank you all so much. Andrea Berlatsky San Juan Island
The good, the bad, the careless
On Saturday, April 21, my wife, Pat, and I joined many others to spend the morning picking up litter along island roads. It was a lovely day and we enjoyed working to clean up our section of Cattle Point Road, between False Bay Road and the entrance to American Camp. We live down at Cattle Point, so this is a stretch of road we pass through to and from town. It was so nice to see the rest of the road cleared of litter. Imagine our dismay Tuesday, as we drove through the park, along the open reach above the bluff, when we spotted a large cardboard carton in the ditch beside the road on the uphill side. Further along
was more litter, including several plastic flower pots. We strongly suggest that someone was driving an uncovered load to the transfer station on Sunday. We all need to obey the requirement to cover all loads being carried in open vehicles. This is a beautiful island on which we are fortunate to live. Let’s all work to keep it that way. Cover your load. Yours for a clean environment. David Hoops San Juan Island
Bees join canary in coal mine
Ongoing reliance on pesticides and herbicides has created serious implications for terrestrial and marine habitats. Many of us are aware of these implications and conscientious of the need to make changes. Today, the urgency for these changes became personal to me as a beekeeper, when I noticed my dying honey bees, possibly exposed to a neighbor’s herbicidal lawn treatment. Early spring is challenging for bees. With cool, wet weather and few nectar sources available, they may be competing for the rights to those dandelions blooming in your front yard. Something as innocuous as a weed may provide the first drops of sustenance for worker bees to bring back for the queen and larvae. Today, I watched several of my bees return to the hive with difficulty. Some seemed disoriented and were grooming excessive-
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ly, as if trying to clean an unseen substance off their bodies. Although there is no way to know with certainty what caused this, I became concerned it was from a chemical exposure. Honey bee workers forage from 28-79 square miles. Encountering the most risk at this stage of their life, they set out to collect pollen, nectar, and water on their venture outside the hive. During these flights, they may encounter environmental toxins the beekeeper may never discover. Some toxins cause direct and immediate mortality, while others accumulate over time in the wax as the bees collect tainted food supplies, storing them in the hive. Pollen and nectar brought back are fed to the queen and larvae. Eventually, the entire colony may weaken and die. I’m calling on anyone who cares about protecting our natural resources, including our bees. Products you use in your yard and garden can “bee” harmful. Safer alternatives exist to chemicals that contaminate our environment. Ask the County Council to defend the Clean Water Act and its protections for our water. Become involved in the critical areas ordinance and shoreline management update because our food and water ecosystems are at risk. Cynthia Brast San Juan Island
A slippery slope
The breakdown of civility and mutual respect in
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Reelect Winnie
Vote for Winnie Adams as one of your choices for the District 2 OPALCO board position. Winnie is a longtime Orcas and Waldron resident and well connected to our island communities. She takes a personal interest in the energy well-being of OPALCO members and has worked hard to make the Member Owned Renewable Energy (MORE) program known and used by members. Winnie has the passion and commitment to renewable energy resources we need on the OPALCO board. Since she joined the
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board in 2010, public outreach for renewable energy and load management has vastly improved. She attributes that to the well-formed team of board members and OPALCO staff, but it is also due to the focus and intention Winnie brings to the OPALCO board. Let’s keep that winning combination and re-elect Winnie. Amanda Azous Friday Harbor
Whole world in their hands
On April 6, the San Juan County Council voted unanimously to send a letter to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, welcoming a presidential proclamation of national monument status for our 1,000 acres of vital See LETTERS, Page 7
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Green Energy: conservation is key
politician that changes his mind on any issue risks being called a flip-flopper by political opponents and voters—sometimes even by editorial writers. Being labeled a flip-flopper can lose votes at the next election. But we think Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord showed courage and sound judgment by reversing himself on the application of the state Open Public Meetings Act on County Council subcommittees. We applaud him for putting the public’s right to transparency and open government before the council’s desire, however understandable, to hash out some issues (especially the county budget) away from the glare of publicity and the noisy static of opposing viewpoints. The reasoning behind closed-door subcommittees was not entirely wrong. Sometimes it can seem to officeholders that hard questions can be studied more carefully and tough decisions made more easily when passionate citizens and inquisitive reporters are kept “out-of-the-loop”. We don’t question that Gaylord’s earlier answers could be supported by sound, and practical, thinking. But in recent months, the Charter Review Commission has brought the issue of closed-door subcommittees to the forefront— and the county council and the prosecutor have, to their credit, been listening. San Juan County government and its citizens will benefit from the modest procedural reforms suggested by Gaylord and now before the council for discussion and possible action. Kudos to all for a move in the right direction.
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By Winnie Adams
OPALCO is in a time of major changes. As most of you know, technology drives many of these changes. Changes less obvious to our members involve regional supply of power. The northwest regional electric use is reaching the peak of Bonneville Power Association’s capacity to generate power. Any energy beyond what BPA can provide from within their existing systems will be available to us at a much higher rate than we are accustomed to paying. This means that the energy each of us does not use, becomes an asset to the whole cooperative in achieving our goal of “together we save.” To assist each member in knowing ways to use energy efficiently, OPALCO developed the Energy Services Department. By checking our web page (http://www.opalco. com/energy-services/) you can find descriptions of the programs which include the home energy snapshot, a list of incentives paid for energy efficiency improvements, information about energy smart appliances, a description of the MORE program (Member Owned Renewable Energy— designed to encourage alternative energy generation and to provide for interconnection of that energy to our grid).
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Continued from page 6 BLM lands; which would result in their permanent protection. Many concerned county residents spoke in support to the council; in fact, the council chambers as well as two overflow rooms were filled with citizens. We would like to commend Spring Street International School’s AP Environmental Science Class students who came to the County Council meeting April 6. Sixteen students attended with their teacher Chuck Schietinger. Eight of them bravely came to the podium when their names were called, took the microphone and spoke from their hearts. They read carefully written speeches that were well researched and personalized. They were articulate, concise, and very moving. It was beautiful to see the young people, the next generation, speaking out to protect this unique and precious place. Liza Michaelson/Shaun Hubbard/John Darrah/ Janet Alderton, et. al
Candidate backs co-op’s progress
OPALCO is celebrating 75 years of providing safe reliable electrical service to
our islands. I am personally very pleased to be part of the broadband project to provide networked communications services for our members. This project echoes the community spirit that first created this cooperative 75 years ago. The broadband project is important to the sustainability of our island economy and benefits our community by providing necessary safety, economic, and educational opportunities. We are also working to develop initiatives for enhanced “Energy Efficiency” programs to save us all money on our bills. I find these projects exciting, and I’m proud to be associated with our progressive local cooperative that serves our communities so well. The OPALCO board positions are decided by countywide elections. All members get to vote for all board positions. This year, the District 2 board positions are up for election. You can vote using the mail-in paper ballot which all members receive, the method used for the past 75 years, or, for the first time, you can go online to opalco. com and use the link on the front page to go to the secure site to cast your vote. Your paper ballot contains your OPALCO Member Number and your Election Passcode at the top. You can
To support OPALCO’s energy efficiency goals, Islanders Bank offers low interest home improvement loans. All of these programs result in our members generating the greenest of the green energy, “avoided use.” In keeping our total use steady, we keep our rates steady. To learn more about these programs you can join one of the San Juan County Winnie Adams “Rites of Spring”, the day OPALCO holds its annual meeting on the inter-island ferry. This year we will meet on May 5. This promises to be a lively event. In addition to the business of our annual meeting, we are celebrating the 75th year our co-op has been serving the islands. Your board is democratically elected. This year all OPALCO members in the county can vote for the board members representing District 2. There are three people running for the two board seats. Ballots come out on April 17 and you will have two votes, one for each board member. I would appreciate your marking one of your two votes for me. If you have questions or suggestions I can be reached at 376-4656 or by email at wabg@pobox.com. —Editor’s note: Incumbent Winnie Adams is one of three candidates running for two positions in OPALCO’s District 2.
also vote in person at the Annual meeting, celebrating 75 years of service, on the ferry on Saturday, May 5. I am running to retain my position on the board. I intend to ensure that OPALCO continues its fine tradition of providing great electrical service to our communities, and also expands to serve the community in other areas that make economic and environmental sense, such as broadband communications and enhanced Energy Efficiency programs. I’d appreciate your vote of confidence to continue what we have been achieving. Thank you for your support. Chris Thomerson Orcas Island
Shirley Miner: Decorations, Beth Spadafora: Poster Creator, Kris Brown: Printonyx, Opa!: Live Music (Jeff, Kirk, Greg, and Bob), Lori Stokes: Promotion, Tim Thomsen: Videographer, Carol Jackson and Jackie Armstrong: Ticket Sales, Susie Wampler: Inspiration, Lisa Michelson: Props Assistant, Rebecca Clark : Sound and Plot Line, Pamela Williams: Communications, Mary Kate Panaro: Idea video and more, Paideia School of Fish: Noodle Holders, And the important institutions; Sally Thomsen: Island Parks and Rec, Joyce Sobel: Family Resource Center, Paul Hopkins and his very patient staff: San Juan Island Fitness. The Follies San Juan Island
Francie’s Follies says ‘thanks’
Rob would be touched, too
Francie’s Follies wishes to thank so many people for joining in the fun and supporting children swim lessons. Close to $900 was raised because of this island’s continued generosity. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Joyce Sobel at the Family Resource Center. Aside from the audience we wish to thank: Susan Harris: Costume Materials, Carol Capps: The Esther Williams suit, Kate Small: King Neptune’s Crown, Jane Buck: Interior Decorator,
Rob Turner, who passed away on March 5, left us a legacy that will carry on. Rob had a talent of connecting personally with so many different kinds of people, and he wasn’t afraid to share himself and to show how much he cared. He loved his life here and all the people and pets that were a part of it. Rob would have been so happy and grateful for all the kindness and generosity of this community in remembering him and in See LETTERS, Page 8
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Continued from page 7 helping me. I am so thankful to all of you for sharing with me your memories and feelings about him. I will never forget the love and good work of Robin Delazerda and Tim Rudman, who organized the remembrance event honoring Rob’s life and I’m deeply appreciative. Thank you to all the county employees and other islanders who participated in that celebration, and who continue to comfort me by sharing their stories about Rob’s rich humor, his gifts, and sweet nature. Rob is missed more than words can say. How lucky I am for all the happy years we had together. Helen Venada San Juan Island
Hospice of San Juan
Big boost for ‘Fields’: next up
On behalf of the Friday Harbor Athletic Association and the 80-plus volunteers that helped organize and operate the Fields of Dreams Fundraiser, we would like to say “Thank You” for your overwhelming attendance and support. With your help, we raised over $90,000 that will significantly contribute to our phase one goal of opening the first multi-use field and having the San Juan Island Community Fields facilities open to the public. To achieve this goal, we are focusing on the following: n Closure of the remaining (conditional-use permit) requirements—perimeter Our trained volunteers are here to support island patients and their caregivers with end of life needs at no charge.
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fencing, access sidewalks to the complex, and the completion of the main services building which includes restrooms and concessions. n Installation of irrigation systems and the hydro seeding of the multi-purpose field. n Grand Opening of the park upon completion of the first multipurpose play field. We invite you to come down and see how far things have come or you can also get progress reports online at www.sanjuanfields.com. Again, thank you for your continued support and we hope to have the first field hydro-seeded within the next couple months. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers that made this fundraiser a success: Our Auctioneer, Tom Pasma, and Master of Ceremonies Brian Brown, Mary Elford, Staci Baker, Tif and Gif Creative, Printonyx, Valmark, Kings Market, Verne Howard; the Purple And Gold Team with many friends, Ace Hardware Security Team, San Juan Lions Club, West Sound Systems, Shotgun Messengers, Cori Shaller, Dennis Sutter, Laura
Chorba, One More Time Band, Good Husbands, San Juan Dragons Lacrosse Team, Islanders Bank, the Friday Harbor Football Team, Mike Erickson, Shannar Fox, Brenna Woods, San Juan Masonic Lodge #175, BBQ cooking and serving crew; the many student athletes, San Juan Island Soroptomists, San Juan County, Rev Shannon, Haleys, Vinnies, San Juan Island School District, Friday Harbor Drug, SJ Community Theatre, Ace Hardware, Friday Harbor Electric, Friday Harbor Thrift Store. For the complete list of volunteers go to: www. SanJuanJournal.com. Thank you everyone. Let’s “Play Ball”. Donny Galt President FHAA
Vote Winnie; her view means a lot
My problem is I am one vote short. Three wonderfully deserving candidates are running for two OPALCO board seats. Sadly, one of our three will have to sit this round out and wait until next time. As I ponder the question
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Election: OPALCO Board of Directors Three candidates are vying for two positions on the OPALCO board of directors, District 2, which includes Orcas and its surrounding islands. Ballots are due May 5, and can be cast by mail, online (https://www.directvote.net/opalco/), or at OPAlCO’s 75th annual meeting, Saturday, onboard the inter-island ferry. of what qualities or characteristics could be brought to the board, I realize there is a prior point of inquiry to be considered. That my friends, is—what needs retained? There have been a lot of good things happening at OPALCO because of the people in the lead of our energy cooperative. This is in no small measure due to the contributions of Winnie Adams. Winnie needs to be retained. Winnie has a proven track record of success. Her commitment-toaction endeavors were instrumental in the realization of Member Owned Renewable Energy. As we navigate the uncharted territories of broadband and beyond, I believe we will be well served by Winnie as our steward of transition. We really have no way of knowing what decision paths lie ahead. The only thing that is constant in our world now is change.
The changes we face in our co-op electrical system will have real impact on quality of life here in the San Juans and it will take some powerful community process. Winnie is a poet of process. One final point. In over 30 years of consulting experience with leadership groups of commerce, culture, and community across the nation and our archipelago, I have yet to find one that does not benefit from the participation of women. Winnie contributes a female perspective and I hope we have the collective wisdom in the San Juans to retain this added value of diversity on the OPALCO board. Increased creativity comes from diversity of experience and thought. I believe our OPALCO leadership group will remain higher performance with Winnie on the board. Stephen Guy Orcas Island
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Lynette King Guard: 1922 — 2012 Lynette King Guard (Nammie), 89, passed away peacefully at her home on San Juan Valley Road, San Juan Island, Wash., Saturday, April 21, 2012. With her were her two sons, Rex and Frankie Guard, daughter-in-law, Lisa Guard, and the thoughts and prayers of those who loved and cared for her. Lynette King, a descendent of a founding family of San Juan Island, was born on Dec. 28, 1922 to Lyle A. and Jeanette (Borchers) King at Providence Hospital, Seattle, Wash. She grew up in the San Juan Valley of San Juan Island, Wash., where she learned about farming and business from her father, Lyle King (founder of King’s Market). She graduated from Roosevelt High School, Seattle, in 1940, and went on to study international business and marketing at the University of Washington, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1944. Lynette spent summers working in Seattle at Sears Roebuck Company and Boeing. Her education, background with the family business, and a strong desire for travel and adventure led to her dreams of working overseas as a business woman in Eastern Asia. Unfortunately, during World War II, her best laid plans went astray, as they did for many of that era, particularly those seeking a career in international trade. She did spend time living and working for the Wesson Oil/Snow Drift Company in San Francisco. She and her future husband, Frank Guard, spent many a night enjoying the city where he was stationed.
Following the war, she and eye opener. Then the kids Frank were married on Jan. 2, would be off to net rabbits. 1946. They made their home Lynette really knew how to in between their families, entertain. She was a lifelong atop San Juan Valley. They member of Friday Harbor owned and operated the first Presbyterian Church, teachairstrip (King West) on San ing choir for 14 years. She Juan Island, at their farm. also served as an elder and Often, Dr. Heath would have deacon with her daughterto buzz the strip to clear away in-law, Melissa Guard. the sheep. She was also an avid Bridge Close family and friends player and member of the will always remember the ACBL (American Contract annual Christmas Eve celBridge League), playing in ebration at Lynette’s house. many tournaments. As a It was an event anticipated member of the American Contributed photo by many and cherished by Lynette King Guard. Legion Woman's Auxiliary, all who were able to attend. she held the utmost respect Children were especially for our military’s service welcomed, given the opportunity to sit men and women. on Santa’s lap and share their Christmas In retirement, Lynette enjoyed traveling dreams (making their best case for the and cruising around the world, including “nice” list). two favorite trips to the Panama Canal and One of her most treasured talents was China. her ability to play the piano, always on full Few will forget the genuine warmth and display for Christmas. The music that filled affection they felt during any interaction the air was reminiscent of classics from with Lynette. Known for her cleverness and her childhood such as, "The Bunny Hop", "Mexican Hat Dance", "Ballin’ the Jack", "Hokey Pokey", and the "12th Street Rag". The floor of her house was never still, as family and friends danced around the house to the sounds of Lynette’s jubilant piano, played for all as recently as last Christmas. Many kids from the city experienced farming first hand at Lynette’s, helping at sheep castration and shearing; a real
Roger Wayne Rohwer: 1942-2012 Roger Wayne Rohwer, 69, of Friday Harbor, Wash. died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands in Friday Harbor. He was born on Sept. 19, 1942 in Cortez, Colo., the son of Raymond and Grace (Dennison) Likes. Roger grew up in La Sal, Utah, moving to Dove Creek, Colo. in 1953, with his mother and step-father, Grace and Irwin Rohwer and graduated from Dolores County High School in Dove Creek. Roger married Donna
Millsaps at the First Baptist Church on Dec. 30, 1966 in Cedaredge, Colo. He was employed as a millwright for the Idarado Mining Company in Telluride, Colo. Roger Rohwer and Atlas Minerals Uranium Mill in Moat, Utah,
and also worked as an aggregate plant operator for various construction companies, working on the McPhee Dam in Colorado and the Brantley Dam in New Mexico. Roger retired
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quick wit, which never fell short, she had a genuine and bright personality, fondly shared with family and friends. She left behind a legacy of love of family and agriculture, something that she bestowed upon her entire family. Her friends will always remember the way she made them feel. Lynette will be dearly missed by all that were blessed with the opportunity to know and love her. Lynette King Guard was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Frank W. Guard in 1983, her brothers, Blair A. King and Carlton W. King, and sister, Dottie King Miller. She is survived by six children, Callie (Ron) Eriksen of Bellingham, Wash., Rynnie (John) Wilson of Friday Harbor, Wash., Cindy (Jeff) Andrus of Lacrosse, Wash., Phyllis Guard Tappan of Anacortes, Wash., Rex (Lisa) Guard and Frank (Melissa) Guard, both of Friday Harbor, Wash., and 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 946, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, or San Juan Emergency Medical Services, P.O. Box 1243, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250.
— Family of Lynette King Guard
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Foundation offers variety of scholarships
The San Juan Island Community Foundation has a variety of scholarship programs to assist high school graduates and adults planning to continue their education at accredited colleges and universities, community and two-year colleges, and in accredited career and vocational training programs. Below is a list and description of the Foundation's scholarships: Inskeep L egac y Scholarship: for 2012 high school graduates from a San Juan Island high school program preparing to attend a
four-year college or university program. Application deadline, May 1, 5 p.m. General Scholarship: for San Juan Island high school graduates wishing to further their education in an accredited community college, two-year college, or vocational/career program. Career Training: for San Juan Island residents with a high school degree or GED certificate planning to initiate or further career training in an accredited program leading to skills/professional certification. Currently, applicants preparing for healthcare careers receive priority. For more information on these scholarship programs, visit the Foundation web-
site, www.sjicf.org, or call the Foundation offices, 3781001.
SJI Dollars for Scholars wins regional award
The San Juan Island chapter of Dollars for Scholars is used to handing out awards, not receiving them. So its recent recognition as Regional Chapter Award winner, an honor bestowed by the national headquarters of Dollars for Scholars, comes as a bit of a surprise, according to local Dollars for Scholars president June Arnold. “We filled out the paperwork and let them know what we we’re up to, but
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About 250 volunteers collected almost 2000 pounds of trash and recycling from island roadsides and beaches, as well as from Town streets, sidewalks, and gutters, during this year’s Great Island Clean-Up on Saturday, April 21. It takes a VERY HUGE trash bag, filled to the brim and overflowing with thanks, to express our appreciation to every single person who helped, including the following organizations/businesses that supported the effort with teams of litter-picker-uppers:
Bird Rock Hotel Chamber of Commerce Cub Scouts Cutthroats Earthbox Inn & Spa Friday Harbor Labs / San Juan Nature Institute Girl Scout Troop #41886 Islanders Bank Kiwanis League of Women Voters Leo Club Lions Lutheran Church Mitchell Point Litter Ladies
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we really didn’t know what to expect,” Arnold said. “It’s nice.” Founded in 1999, the Dollars for Scholars SJI chapter has handed out about $160,000 in scholarships since it first began granting financial awards in 2001. The group, governed by a 15-person board of directors, offers scholarship money to local students who have completed 80 hours of community service during their high school career. The SJI chapter is in a Dollars for Scholars region that includes Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Arnold believes that a recent emphasis of making scholarship and contact information more “userfriendly,” through its Web page in particular, may have impressed officials at the national office.
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Mt. Dallas Road Association National Park Service Paideia School Ravenhill Construction Roche Harbor Resort Rotary Club San Juan Community Theatre San Juan County Land Bank San Juan Island Library Soroptimists Stillpoint School Trash Masters WA State Ferries
In addition, we wish to thank these special supporters: ACE Hardware (discounted pick-up kits) Jersie Angel (poster design) Browne’s Home Center (discounted pick-up kits) Centurylink (safety signs, cones) Kings Market (coffee and treats for Town picker-uppers) Marcy Hahn (graphics) Roxanne Angel (poster distribution) Mike Lay (this thank-you ad!) Market Place (sign-up kiosk) OPALCO (safety signs, cones) San Juan County Public Works (safety signs, cones, grant financial support) San Juan Sanitation (trash pick-up and disposal) Town of Friday Harbor (safety signs, cones) Tucker House (meeting room and nibbles for planning committee)
With heartfelt thanks – The Great Island Clean-Up Planning Committee: David Dehlendorf and Lori Stokes, co-chairs Steve Alexander, San Juan County Public Works Jim Carroll, Lions Tom Kirschner, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Logan Luft, San Juan Sanitation Jana Marks, Friends of the San Juans Stephanie Prima-Sarantopulos, Soroptimists Barbara Starr, Town of Friday Harbor
from the Richard Lawson Construction Company in 2004 due to his illness. He enjoyed fishing, rock tumbling and polishing, outdoors in the mountains, but most of all loved spending time with his family and friends. Roger was a member of the Islands Community Church. He loved the Lord, his God, and his family with all his heart, soul, and might. Everyone knew Roger as a kind, gentle man, never doing harm to anyone. He was well respected and was
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Saint David’s Day School Open House is May 7, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration for Day School kindergarten Readiness and Enrichment programs is under way. For info, 298-4161.
“This year we went from old school to new school with our website,” she said. “It helps us be a lot more systematic in how we go about things.” The group is in line to receive a monetary contribution, thank to its regional everyone’s prayer warrior. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, LaDawn Armour; brother, Gene Bounds; and his sisters, Euella Lampton, Ardella Lillard, Leona Ferganchick, and Nellie Bounds. He is survived by his wife, Donna; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Shari Rohwer, all of Friday Harbor; grandchildren, Shawn, Ricky, Cheyenne, and Dustin Rohwer, all of Friday Harbor, Amanda and Todd Cochran of Lopez Island, Dennie and Felimon Padilla of Friday Harbor; great-grandsons, Chase and
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Logan; and brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Linda Rohwer of Golden Valley, Ariz. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the Islands Community Church in Friday Harbor, with Pastor Fred Buckles officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated for youth mission trips, at the Islands Community Church, PO Box 1346, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250. A family burial service will be held in Colorado. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes, Wash. and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Roger, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com. — Family of Roger Rohwer
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Wolverines find groove with post-season at the door FH snares share of league lead with win over Concrete; downs Lyncs 5-1 in post-season preview By Scott Rasmussen
Clutch at the plate and on the mound, the Wolverines proved nearly bullet proof in a 5-1 victory at home, Saturday, over Lyden Christian. Junior Brandon Lambright struck out 10 would-be hitters, scattered three base hits over six innings on the mound and held the visiting Lyncs scoreless to earn the win. “It’s his best outing of the year,” Coach Rich Warin said of the junior right-hander. “This time he eased up a little to find the plate when he struggled with his control.” Lambright also hit safely in two trips to the plate. With the win, Friday Harbor boosted its stature in the post-season District 1A playoff brackets, which begin Saturday, at Pipeline Fields in Blaine, and will face
Lynden Christian in a rematch in the opening round. Game time is noon. In Friday Harbor’s half of the first inning, freshman Gabe Lawson took advantage of a bases-loaded opportunity and lofted a fly to right field to put the Wolverines on the scoreboard with a sacrifice fly. Lawson also opened the third inning by smacking a long line drive to center field and landed on third with a standup triple after the Lyncs centerfield misjudged the flight of the ball. Sophomore Otis Cooper-West gave up an earned run in one inning of relief, but had two base hits and one RBI at the plate. Freshman Peter Holt also had a pair of base hits. With a 4-1 victory at home over Concrete April 23, the Wolverines (7-1 league, 12-4 overall) avenged their only loss in league play and grabbed a share of first place, along with Concrete, in the Northwest 1A/2B League standings, to clinch a ninth consecutive league title.
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Junior Brandon Lambright hurls a strike in the Wolverines 5-1 win at home over Lynden Christian, Saturday. Lambright, who also had a pair of base hits, struck out 10 would-be hitters, scattered three base hits and held the Lyncs scoreless in six innings on the mound to earn the win.
FH tallies 11 personal bests at BCS Invite On Saturday, at the BCS Invitational at Sammamish High School, against 19 strong track teams, eleven Friday Harbor athletes set personal best times and distances in 18 different events. Coach Darrin Scheffer liked everything about the BCS Invitational. "This was a great meet for us,” he said. “The competition was fierce, the weather was great, and the athletes performed well.” Although none of the personal bests won an event, Jerray Napier took second place in the high jump. For this week, however, those personal bests are records that prove these 11 were the best they’ve ever been. Five freshmen turned in personal best performances in 10 events: Jerray Napier, high jump, 5’10” (second place), Willie
Track & Field Blackmon, 300 m hurdles, 44:42; 200 m sprint, 24:82 Hallie Carrier, 100 m sprint, 17:03; javelin, 55’2”, Kori Rasmussen, shot put, 17’.75”; discus, 38’5”; javelin, 54’7”, and Genevieve Gislason, 200 m sprint, 32:04; shot put, 20’3.25”. Three sophomore set personal records: Alaina Scheffer, 300 m hurdles,
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58:87 seconds; javelin, 103’2”, Lenora Johnson, discus, 61’2”, Julia Miller, 800 m, 2:45.72; long jump, 11’10.5”. Two juniors set personal bests: Cody Coyne, shotput, 28’9”, Jose Guerrero, 1600 m, 5:03.42. One senior, Malcolm Wynn, set a personal best of 12:06.18 in the grueling 3200 m run. Coach Scheffer's spread the praise widely. "I am especially proud
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of Malcolm Wynn for cutting 30 seconds off of his 3200 time, for Jerray Napier for his great high jump of 5'10", for Julia Miller for consistently cutting her 800m time, and for Alaina Scheffer for improving her javelin mark from 82' to 103'2" in just three weeks." Next The Wolverines prepare for the 1A/2B league championships, Friday, May 4, at Mount Vernon High School. — Steve Wehrly
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What’s Happening! Thursday, May 3 ■ Reclaim Your Mojo,
7-9 p.m., Lavendera Massage Center, 285 Spring St., free. Men’s natural health 101, with Dr. Bronwyn Bacon. Tips on how to stay fit, increase energy, stamina and stay healthy.
Friday, May 4 ■ Abstract to Realism Workshop, library, 2-6 p.m., free. Two-day workshop led by Cinda Sue Dow explores “realistic” painting through tue lens of abstract art. Registration required, capacity of up to 15. Info, 378-2798, abourne@sjib. org. ■ ’Orcas Greeting’ ceremony & fundraiser, 6 p.m., Mullis Center, 589 Nash St. Whale Museum’s 6th annual benefit dinner, auction in support of research and education programs. Tickets: museum members, $25, nonmembers, $35; 378-4710, ext. 30, www.whalemuseum.org.
Saturday, May 5 ■ Island Rec’s 22nd
Annual Children’s Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairgrounds, free. Theme: ‘Leap Off the Page’. Magic, activities, entertainment and more. For info, 378-4953; www.islandrec.org. ■ Abstract to Realism Workshop, Day 2. library, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (see above, May 4). ■ MV Catalyst 80th Birthday & Open Boat, Port of Friday Harbor Marina, 1-5 p.m., free. Tour the boat that was once the UW Labs research workhorse and join in the Catalyst’s b-day bash. Info, 3787123. ■ Bobby Boyce Scholarship Dinner & Fundraiser, 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 110 N. First St. Live, raffle
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Historic Preservation Month Series of historic walks, talks, tours, and more, in May By Scott Rasmussen
The past is the past. Until it comes alive. That’s what National Historic Preservation Month is all about, breathing a little life back into history. And you’ll find a full slate of historic walks, talks, workshops, awards ceremonies and other events teed up and ready to go in the famously lusty month of May, also known as National Historic Preservation Month. Sponsored in part by the Town of Friday Harbor Preservation Board, the month-long menu of events kicks off May 5 with a tour of historic downtown Friday Harbor, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting at Memorial Park. Friday Harbor’s Sandy Strehlou, the town’s historic preservation coordinator, says Historic Preservation Month is a good time for islanders to gain a better understanding of the influences and architecture that shaped both the island and the town, and then to make an assessment of the places, neighborhoods and buildings that should remain fixtures of the local landscape because of their cultural significance. Strehlou said it’s not always the obvious that carries the most historic weight, espeContributed photos cially when it comes to the town’s more recent Top, Argyle Wagon Road, built by volunteers in 1890. Bottom left, Florence Guard Douglas, left, with unidentified history. woman (photo courtesy of Shaun Hubbard). Bottom right, “modern era” Friday Harbor bungalow at 700 Park St. “Vic’s is a good example,” she said. “The building is culturally significant, if not architecturally, in that it’s one of the first examples of buildings of them are very much the same,” he said. “Some the old Argyle Avenue “Wagon Road”, built by constructed in the era of the automobile. It was people say, ‘What’s interesting about those? They volunteers in the 1890s. The history of Roche Harbor, from its days as our version of the drive-thru, fast-food restau- all look the same. My reply usually is, ‘Yeah... isn’t a lime mining company town to today’s seaside rant. The town used to close down at 5 p.m., but that great’. That’s what I find interesting.” Preservation month will also delve into the village and resort, will also take center stage in a when there was something going on in town, like a football game, the Reynolds (former owners) town’s more ancient history, with tours of the series of guided walks, on May 27. former Friday Harbor Brick and Tile Company, For a complete list of Historic Preservation would stay open.” 150 Nichols St., and a discussion of its influcence Month events, visit the Town of Friday Harbor The island’s more recent history and more “modern” architecture will share the spot- on the architecture of town, and a guided tour of website; http://www.fridayharbor.org/ light in the first of about a half-dozen talks scheduled in National Historic Preservation Month. n May 5—Historic Downtown Tour. Tour one of FH’s Post-War neigh- the Recent Past 1940-1970. Historian Strehlou will join noted borhoods and discover how architecBoyd Pratt and Town Preservation Friday Harbor. Meet at Memorial island historian Boyd Pratt ture of the recent past (1940s to 1970s) Coordinator Sandy Strehlou discuss Park, 10-11:30 a.m. for a discussion entitled reflects those times. Starts at county influences of the Post-War period. n May 12—A Walk through Time: “Context is Everything: courthouse, Second St., 1-4 p.m. Library, 7 p.m. Historic Argyle Avenue. The Argyle Local Architecture of the n May 27—Roche Harbor Village n May 12—(Talk) Fish Tales with Wagon Road was built by volunteers Recent Past: 1940-1970,” and Mausoleum Tours. Tour Roche John Wade & Friends Hear fascinatin 1890. Meet at Acanthus Antiques, beginning at 7 p.m., May 9, Harbor Village, cemetery and the ing tales about the glory days of fish460 Argyle Ave.; 10-11:30 a.m. at the library. McMillin family Mausoleum. The ing in the San Juans. Learn about the n May 23rd—Cast Stone: The Pratt said the cultural McMillins, their employees and neigh- people, boats, and fishing methods Materials, Times and People who significance of the island’s bors built a community, and lived, when salmon was king. SJ Historical Built Friday Harbor. Historian Boyd more modern buildings worked and, in some cases, are still Museum, 3 p.m. Pratt leads a tour of Friday Harbor and homes, like bungalows, buried here. Mausoleum tour, 11a.m. n May 19—(Talk) History of the Brick and Tile Company (Brickworks) are sometimes overlooked to12 p.m.; meet at moped rental hut. Puget Sound Biological Field and town buildings constructed using because of their familiarity. Roche Harbor Village tour, 1p.m. to 2 Station: 1904 to Present Scientist its decorative concrete blocks; 150 “There’s a gazillion bunp.m., meet at Hotel De Haro. Claudia Mills leads talk on the history Nichols St., 6 p.m. galows out there, and in n May 9—(Talk) Context is of the FH Labs. Labs Lecture Hall. 1 n May 26—Friday Harbor’s PostFriday Harbor too, and a lot p.m. Everything: Local Architecture of War and Territorial-Era History
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alling all artists. And by that I mean all artistic disciplines, from textiles to text-tiles. We have a lot of artists here in San Juan County. I have no statistics, but I seem to run into visual artists, actors, musicians, dancers, authors and people doing artistic projects at every turn. I would venture to say that the proportion of people engaged in artistic activities is greater here than most counties. What is there about this place that we live in that inspires us to create here and what is it that makes our art unique? Or is it? For me, our islands are a gorgeous place where one can enjoy life to its fullest every day. Life here is communitybased, but full of individualism—and amazingly it is mostly without the stress that is so prevalent on the mainland (even if I always have way too many things to do and too many events to attend). As a songwriter and musician, I find it conducive to composing, writing and playing. I know that there is something about where I live that colors my style, my outlook, my philosophy. I reflect my surroundings, as we all do, and I wonder if in some way all county artists are connected by place to something that might be called a “San Juan Islands’ Style”. Perhaps it is also about time—the slower speed at which we travel or just the quiet in which to think and dream.
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Our level of patience and planning in taking a boat just to get here requires us to slow down. What effect do the colors we see everyday in the sky, hills, trees, and ever changing bodies of water, have on our artistic senses and our psyche? Those of us who continue to live here after a good many years, (and still are happy to call it home), have some common perspectives that come from living here. I’d like to know who we are, artistically speaking, of course. Is there an identifiable connecting thread that we can call San Juans Style? If you have any thoughts about this, please e-mail, and even if you’re not an artist, if you’ve noticed some artistic thread passing through your observations, please share it with us all. Teddy Deane, president, San Juan County Arts Council info@sjcartscouncil.org — Editor’s note: a column by the San Juan County Arts Council is published monthly by the Journal.
the catastrophic destruction of The Hindenburg 75 years ago, at Lakehurst, N.J. English with French subtitles. Sponsored by the German Interest Club, 378-6279.
Sunday, May 6 ■ Opening Day Boat
Parade, 12:30 p.m., Port of Friday Harbor. Theme; “Pirates of the Salish Sea” (See “Around Town”, page 15). Sponsored by San Juan Island Yacht Club; 378-8857.
Tuesday, May 8 ■ Island Tail Tutors,
library, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., free.
Children read to dogs in 15 minute sessions, first come, first served; tailored for children of elementary school age. Co-sponsored by SJI library and APS FH, Tuesdays in May. Info, 378-2798; www. sjlib.org.
Wednesday, May 9 ■ ’Context is Everything: Local Architecture of the Recent Past’, 7 p.m. library, free. Discussion of the influences of post-war period of architecture on Friday Harbor, led by historian Boyd Pratt and Sandy Strehlou, Town of Friday Harbor
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Performance by Puget Sound Concert Opera, May 12
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An opera for mom
The Puget Sound Concert Opera will bear muscial gifts specifically with all opera moms out there in mind, May 12, at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. Directed by Regina Thomas, Puget Sound Concert Opera features an open concert format designed to allow audiences to see, hear, and feel its music up close in an intimate, affordable venue, like the Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring St. The show will spotlight scenes and arias of opera’s favorite mothers, and explore their relationships through works by prominient composers, such Puccini, Mascagni and Rossini. The performance begins at 5 p.m.; admission is free. Info, 378-4544. preservation coordinator. Featured as part of National Historic Preservation Month, in May (see story, page 13). Info, 378-2798; www.sjlib.org.
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Saturday, May 12
Eye on Mothers: Lavendera Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Lavendera Massage Center, 285 Spring St., free. An evening for all about ‘Mom’. For info, 378-3637; info@lavenderadayspa.com via yourhostingaccount.com.
■ Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m.. Mullis Center, 595 Nash St. Event includes Animal Shelter orchid, bake goods sale fundraiser. (See ‘Around Town’, pg. 16).
The Sound of Music, 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre, opening night. Directed by Merritt Olsen, show features island cast and orchestra, performing classic Rogers and Hammerstein muscial. Tickets: $22 adults, $11 students, $5 day-of-show student “Rush”. Info, tickets, 378-3210 or www. sjctheatre.org
5 p.m., FH Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring St., free. In honor of Mother’s Day, Puget Sound Concert Opera performs works by Puccini, Giordano, Rossini; directed by Regina Thomas. Info, 3784544.
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Friday, May 11 Water-Pool-Ooza, 6:30 p.m., library, free. Safety tips and tricks for helping young children learn to love the water. Instructions for adults, activities for children; led by Red Cross instructor Amy Wynn of SJ Fitness. Event observance of National Water Safety Month. Info, 378-2798;
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■ Spanish Film Night, 7 p.m., library, free. Second Sunday of each month. Popcorn, refreshments provided by Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www. sjlib.org, or drop by the library, 1010 Guard St.
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Around Town Community Dinner... Ole
Desserts. Decorations. Dancers. Oh my. Friday Harbor’s Ballet Follorico de Monarca dancers will be featured performers as Friday Harbor High School Food for Thought program gets a jump on the Cinco de Mayo celebration, tonight, Wednesday, with a Latin-flavored community dinner. The monthly dinner of May also features decorations by the high school Spanish class and speciality desserts prepared by the baking class, including a Tres Leches Cake. Students in the Chef 1.O Interns class will prepare tortillas. The program’s monthly community dinners support the Food for Thought program. The dinner is served in the high school commons and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for children 11 years of age and under.
‘Cake Walk’ at the Plaza
Of all the types of walks one can go on, a cake walk just might be the best. So, you’re in luck. The first annual Cake Walk at the Brickworks Plaza is Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. That’s a lot of cake. And just in time for Mother’s Day. Sponsored by the San Juan Islands Agricultural
Guild, the event features voting in categories of “Best Decorated,” “People’s Choice Awards,” as well as prizes bestowed on the top five cakes. Students participating in the Cake Coloring Contest will receive a free pass to join in a competitive cake walk. Cake makers interested in donating creations for the event, contact Tori Zehner, 378-6301. For more info, see the Guild website, http://www. sjiagguild.com
Pirates featured in Boat Parade
Sunday, May 6, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, the theme of this year’s event is “Pirates of the Salish Sea” and the parade is open to just about any kind of seaworthy vessel one can muster: power boats, sailboats and human-powered boats as well. Prizes await the winners of these hardy categories: Classic, Commercial, Traditional and, naturally, Pirate Themed. Spectators can catch a grand sight of the flotilla on the decks of Spring Street Landing. Register for the parade at, WWW.SJIYC.com, or email, Fleetcaptain@SJIYC.com
Wolf Hollow Mother’s Day tea
Opening Day of boating season is on the horizon, swiftly approaching and pirates… arrgghh… this one’s for you. Seriously, they shanghaied your name. The 2012 San Juan Island Opening Day Boat Parade is
Tea will be the featured course at Wolf Hollow Rehabilitation Center Mother’s Day fundraiser, but an eye-catching hat might just win you a prize. Bring your alpha female (and her or your best hat) to tea at Coho Restaurant, May 13, and help support Wolf Hollow. “Delectable edibles” and tea will be served twice, 2:30
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p.m. and 4:30 p.m. A “Best Hat” prize will be awarded with each seating and a professional photographer will be on hand to take pictures, with or without the hat. Tickets are $24. Proceeds benefit the animal rehabilitation mission of Wolf Hollow. For reservations, Coho Restaurant, 378-6330; for event info, Wolf Hollow’s Jan Murphy, 298-2195.
IOSA offers wildlife rescue class—for free
Islands’ Oil Spill Association is offering a free training class Sunday, May 6, on Lopez Island, for those who would like to help in the search and rescue and collection of oiled birds, in the event of an oil spill in, or near, the San Juan Islands. A minimum of eight hours of training is required by the Washington state Department of Fish &
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Wildlife for anyone working with oiled birds or in the area of an oil spill. IOSA’s May 6 class—preregistration is required—is one of two must-have classes needed to obtain 8-hour certification, and it provides participants with five of the required eight hours of training. And it’s a great opportunity to be prepared before such skills are needed. The first half of the training is classroom oriented, the second is an on-thebeach field session with an emphasis on strategies and techniques for stalking, capturing and providing initial care for oil-soaked birds. To register or for class info, call IOSA, 378-5322, or email: iosaoffice@rockisland.com See ARound Town, Page 16
Abstract Realism Workshop Fr i - S at M ay 4 & 5
Cinda Sue Dow leads a two day drawing workshop. These two, intensive, fun days of experimental drawing will explore the pure design of a realistic painting through the lens of abstract ar t. Registration required.
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‘Orca Greeting’, Friday, by The Whale Museum
The 6th Annual “Celebration of the Orca Greeting Ceremony” dinner and auction is Friday, at the Mullis Center in Friday Harbor. The evening events begins with happy hour and silent auction. Dinner will be followed by a live auction and
a dessert auction. Co-sponsored by Islanders Bank, Islanders Insurance, Petro San Juan, and VanderYacht Propane, the “Greeting Ceremony” celebration is an annual fundraising event to support museum research and education programs. Tickets are $25 for Whale Museum members, $35 for non-members; available at The Whale Museum, 62 First St. Tables of eight can be reserved, Stop by the Museum or call (360) 378-4710 ext. 30. for tickets. (www.whalemuseum.org).
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MV Catalyst 80th birthday bash—all aboard
The gangplanks will lower in honor of the 80th birthday of the MV Catalyst, once the “workhorse” of the chemistry and oceanograpy departments of the UW Labs, May 5, at the Port of Friday Harbor Marina. Saturday’s Open Boat Party and Tour, 1-5 p.m., is free, and open to the public. With its duty at the Labs now done, the Catalyst plies the waters of southeast Alaska, British Columbia and the San Juans, employed as a small cruise ship. Like engines? The Catalyst’s has its original: a 6-cyclinder Washington Estep. The crew vows to fire it up and let ‘er run as part of the event. Info, 378-7123.
Bobby Boyce scholarship fundraiser, May 5
The 4th Annual Bobby Boyce Memorial Sports Scholarship Fundraiser sponsored by Friday Harbor’s American Legion Post 163 is Saturday, May 5. The main course of this year’s fundraising dinner features barbecue salmon
and St. Louis-style pork ribs (bring a dessert to share). The event includes live music and a raffle drawing. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 110 N. First St. Founded in honor of Bobby Boyce, a noted island sports enthusiast, the scholarship is awarded annually to athletes who have made a significant contribution to high school sports and is open to all local graduates. Tickets are $15, available for purchase by calling 3785705 or at the Legion Hall
22nd annual ‘Kids Fest’, Sat.
The magic of youth and imagination of the young of heart, and step, takes center stage... actually theyll take up the entire fairgrounds, at the 22nd annual Children’s Festival, S a t u r d a y. Gates open at 10 a.m. Aw a r d winning magician Jeff Evans is featured performer of this year’s story-themed Children’s Festival, entitled “Leap Off the Page”. Activities center around characters and images of children stories and in brining those stories to life. And don’t miss the petting parlor; it’s where the cuddly bunnies are. For more info, or to sign up to volunteer, contact
Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army. Starring Robert Downey, Jr.
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‘Tooth Mobile’ heads back to Friday Harbor
Fish for Teeth, San Juan County public health and San Juan Island Dental Health Coalition have teamed up again to bring the “Tooth Mobile” back to Friday Harbor for a second visit this year. The mobile dental van will be at the Mullis Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, for patients with scheduled appointments. Apply in advance for an appointment at the county public health office, 145 Rhone St., at the Family Resource Center, 476 Market St., or download an application form online at the Fish for Teeth website; www.fishforteeth.com/ The dental van’s crew provided more than $12,900 in dental services, in 51 hours of volunteer work, for 28 different patients over the course of its two-day visit in mid-January. Staffed by volunteer dental professionals, the Redmond-based Tooth Mobile provides basic dental care for those who would otherwise be unable to afford it. Its visits to Friday Harbor are funded primarily by Fish for Teeth, a local non-profit, private donations, and are supported by county public health. A locally-based non-profit, Fish for Teeth partners with local agencies, such as San Juan County public health, in offering services for underinsured and lowincome patients. Fish tacos prepared by Fish for Teeth founder Matt Marinkovich and crew, as well as halibut filets, will also be available for purchase as part of a companion May 5 fundraiser, co-hosted by Islanders Insurance, San Juan Chiropractic and
Spring Street International School. The fundraiser begins at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Islanders Insurance and San Juan Chiropractic, 545 Spring St. Proceeds go directly to fund Tooth Mobile visits. For info, 378-4686.
Three events in one at MG’s spring plant sale
Good things come in threes, like at the Master Gardners spring plant sale, Saturday, May 12, at the Mullis Community Senior Center. In addition to spring plants, the sale will feature orchids for Mother’s Day and a bake sale fundraiser for the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the Mullis Center, 595 Nash St. Featured items include homegrown veggies and herbs, including tomatoes, peppers, squashes, brassicas, basil, parsley and more. Perennials selected from the gardens of master gardeners will also be available, as will hanging fuchsia baskets, an ideal gift for Mother’s Day. Plant sale proceeds benefit Master Gardener projects, such as the demonstration garden and diagnostic clinic. The Animal Shelter will offer a variety of orchids, including phaleonopsis, miltonia and oncidium, as well as treats by local bakers. Proceeds from the orchid and bake sale benefit the Animal Shelter. Info, Master Gardeners: tedalicedeane@rockisland. com, or 378-5250; Animal Shelter, 378-2158.
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Student project sparks support for better trails Students, NPS, fans of trails pitch in on ‘puncheon’ improvement project No. 2 By Julia Bevens and Robyn Roberts Special to the Journal
Two juniors at Friday Harbor High School, Julia Bevens and Robyn Roberts, recently completed their Community Service Project in conjunction with the National Park Service. Every student at Friday Harbor High is required to create and complete a project that will benefit the San Juan Island community. As equestrians, Julia and Robyn have enjoyed riding the multi-use trails on Mitchell Hill, formerly managed by state Department of Natural Resources and which are now part of National Park Service property, for several years, and they felt that helping to trim and clear the trails as they become overgrown with new life each spring would be a worthy project. This year, however, spring did not arrive in a timely manner and the two students were left wondering how to complete a trimming project—with nothing yet to trim. The dilemma was short-lived, as Theresa Simendinger, Robyn and Julia’s mentor extraordinaire, expanded the girls’ project
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Julia Bevens, left, and Robyn Roberts pause for a photo atop their puncheon. .
to duplicate a puncheon developed by Mark Hetrick, that was installed in a different location last fall. A puncheon, in less technical terms, is a long, low, removable bridge. Hetrick, a member of the mountain biking community, and Rik Karon, a member of the equestrian community, had seen the need for a puncheon in this location for several years and signed on to the project as construction mentors. Julia and Robyn also embraced the project with greater enthusiasm than for the original trimming project. The placement of this new puncheon on one of the few multi-use trails would help to alleviate damage to a seasonal water crossing. The new puncheon would replace an old worn out makeshift structure that was
beginning to fail, and would improve the crossing safety, while protecting the natural resources in a sensitive area. The old crossing had created a mud-hole that was altering the natural watercourse. These factors were instrumental in securing the approval and funding necessary for the project. As project mentor, Simendinger introduced the girls to Sue Husari, who at that time was San Juan Island National Historic Park’s acting superintendent, Jerald Weaver, chief of integrated resources, Ken Arzarian, head of Parks maintenance, and David Harsh, also of the National Park Service. Harsh served as liaison for the group. The San Juan Trails Committee was then approached, as was Island Rec, which both gave generously to the project. Other outstanding donors were a local bike shop, several horse ranches and individual equestrians and hikers. Karon and Hetrick were also instrumental in securing the materials graciously discounted by Browne’s Lumber. The work crew was comprised of a Park Service crew of Harsh, Weaver and Arzarian; Karon and Hetrick, high school students Samuel McMain and Blair Powers, Simendinger, project mentor, and Julia
be a popular event in an area usually closed to the public. The walk spans 2.5 miles. Private landowners, Soroptimists, high school students and the Land Bank have worked to restore roughly two acres of rare habitat to its former glory. Roughly 130 acres have been purchased and protected on Cady Mountain by
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and Robyn, and several parents. The puncheon was installed on site Saturday, April 21, and was functioning well in a matter of hours because of the intense pre-planning and preparation of all those involved. Thank you, all.
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Oaks, wildflowers star in Cady Mt. guided walk Ten years of Garry oak prairie habitat restoration will be on display in a guided walk at the Land Bank Cady Mountain Preserve, Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. Wildflowers, like Jeffrey’s Shooting Stars, should be in full bloom, but be prepared for off-trail hiking on challenging terrain, and R.S.V.P. soon for what promises to
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The puncheon crew puts together pieces on a multi-use trail crossing, April 21, at Mitchell Hill.
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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 Joint Planning Commission and County Council Hearing on an Ordinance Regarding Regulations for Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (FWHCAs), Amending Chapter 18.20, and Sections 18.10.040, and 18.30.160 of the San Juan County Code; and Notice of SEPA Determination NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Notice that the San Juan County Council and Planning Commission will conduct a joint public hearing on an ordinance amending the Critical Area provisions of the San Juan County Code. The ordinance addresses Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas. These amendments are proposed to fulfill the periodic update requirements of RCW 36.70A.130. The hearing will begin at or after 8:45 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2012, in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. Interested parties are encouraged to attend & submit written or oral comments. Written comments submitted prior to 8:00 a.m. May 17 will be copied for the Planning Commission and Council members. If written comments are submitted after 8:00 a.m. May 17, or at the hearing, please provide 20 paper copies. In addition, videoconferencing for the purpose of public comment will be available at the Orcas Island Public Library only. The meeting will be live streamed at http://sanjuanco.com/council/video.aspx. The proposed ordinance: revises the list of maps used to identify FWHCAs; modifies definitions of terms; adds a section on applicability; identifies types of FWHCAs; adopts provisions associated with the use of maps; revises the classification system to meet current state requirements; establishes protection standards including standards for aquatic FWHCAs including streams, lakes over 20 acres in size and marine shorelines, as well as upland habitats and specific species; and revises the process for nominating species of local concern. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the proposed amendments was reviewed, and it was determined that adoption of the proposed regulations 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 May 1, 2012. Comments on this determination must be submitted by May 16, 2012. Following a final decision this determination may be appealed with the underlying action to Superior
Court or State Boards as provided in RCW 36.70A, RCW 90.58, and RCW 36.70C. For appeals to Superior Court, the appeal period is 21 days and for appeals to the Growth Management Hearings Board, the appeal period is 60 days. Copies of the ordinance, SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination and associated documents will be available on or before May 2, 2012 from the San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department at http://www.sanjuanco.com/cao/documents.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information or to submit comments contact Shireene Hale, San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7569, or shireeneh@sanjuanco.com. LEGAL NO. SJ384149 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. May 2, 2012. NOTICE OF BUDGET EXTENSION LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 144 PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET EXTENSION FOR 2011-2012 Notice is hereby given by the school directors of Lopez Island School District No. 144, San Juan County, Washington, that the district has completed the district debt service budget extension for fiscal year 2011-2012 and placed the same on file in the school district administration office. A copy will be furnished to any person who will call upon the district for it. The Board of Directors will meet for the purpose of approval of Debt Service Fund Budget Extension for 2011-2012. Any person may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against the budget extension or any part thereof. The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, Lopez Washington in the school library. LEGAL NO. SJ382100 Published: The Journal of the San Juans, The Islands’ Sounder. April 25, May 2, 2012. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON SHEPLER CONSTRUCTION, INC., Plaintiff vs GARY LEONARD and SUSAN KIRALYLEONARD and the marital community thereof; PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORPORATION, a New Jersey Corporation, Defendants. The Superior Court of San Juan County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of San Juan County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action. The property to be sold is described at the bottom of this no-
tice. The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 am Date: Friday, May 18, 2011 Place: Inside Main Entrance, San Juan County Courthouse, 96 Second St. N., Friday Harbor, WA Any questions may be directed to the Sheriff at the address below. ROB NOU, SHERIFF, SAN JUAN COUNTY Kim Ott, CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY P.O. Box 669, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-4151 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 22, SAN JUAN FAIRWAYS NO. 3, a private subdivision, according to the Plat recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, page 19, and 19a, records of San Juan County, Washington. LEGAL NO. SJ380536 Published in The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2012.
LEGAL NOTICE Request For Proposals To Provide Orcas Site Solid Waste Services And Operations Notice is hereby given that written Proposals shall be received by the San Juan County Administrator’s Office. This Request for Proposals is provided pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 36.58. Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 9, 2012 for opening of Proposals at that time and date. One (1) unbound original and twelve (12) bound copies of the Proposal shall be delivered in a single sealed package. If sent by the US Postal Service the package must be addressed to: San Juan County Administrator, 350 Court Street #5, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. If sent by a delivery service the package must be taken to 55 Second Street, N., 2nd Floor, Friday Harbor, Washington, 98250. Submittals shall be clearly labeled -- “ORCAS SITE SOLID WASTE SERVICES PROPOSAL�. The full RFP may be viewed and/or downloaded from the County Web site at: http://sanjuanco.com/sw-rfp. Copies of the full RFP may also be obtained from the San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, Washington, 98250, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A non-refundable fee of $.15 per page will be charged. Payments may be made by check or exact cash. Checks shall be made payable to San Juan County Public Works. A copy of the RFP will be made available for public review at the location, above. Project Description: Provision of one or more solid waste service(s) using an area within the existing Orcas Island Solid Waste Transfer Station (Orcas Site), located on Orcas Island, San Juan County, Washington. Additionally, the project includes transport and delivery of the received solid waste from the Orcas Site to a
proper disposal or processing site. This Request for Proposals also includes maintenance and repairs of the Orcas Site infrastructure and equipment necessary to continue safe and effective service, operations and transport and meet all permit requirements. Vendor Selection Process and Contract Negotiations Schedule: 1. The evaluation of vendor submittals, interviews, vendor selection recommendation and County Council approval of a selected vendor is to be completed by July 30, 2012. 2. Completion of contract negotiations between the County and the selected vendor(s) as well as a public hearing and County Council approval of the contract is expected by August 28, 2012. 3. The successful vendor is to begin providing the full, negotiated scope of services by October 25, 2012. Vendor Selection Criteria: All Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of: 1. Number of solid waste services provided. 2. Costs (fees) for providing service(s) and how the fees were derived; including when and how future fee increases will be determined. 3. Timeline for full operational, service and transport implementation. 4. Days and hours open to the public. 5. Solid waste site operational, service and transport experience. 6. Financial capacity to operate the facility for an extended period of time. 7. Previously held relevant permits and associated compliance history. 8. Compatibility with the existing Orcas Site Reuse facility (The Exchange). 9. Estimated number of in-county jobs created. 10. Innovative approaches to managing solid waste. 11. Proposed term of the contract beyond the five (5) years and one (1) day provision in RCW 36.58.090(10), in the event the five year provision is applicable. 12. Strategy for public communication, outreach and education. 13. Completeness and clarity. Communications Requirements: All information requests regarding this Proposal are to be directed in writing, by e-mail only, no later than: 4:00 pm on July 3, 2012 to the San Juan County Solid Waste Manager at: orcasrfp@sjcpublicworks.org. The e-mail must identify the applicant’s name and organization, reference the section of the Proposal that the question relates to, and include Orcas Site Solid Waste Services Proposal in the subject line. Information requests via telephone are to be directed to Steve Alexander at 360.370.0500 no later than 4:00 pm on July 3, 2012. The County reserves the right to is-
sue addenda that extend the original due date for Proposals. The applicant is responsible for understanding the content requirements of the Proposal and for assuring their response is complete and received on time. The County reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and make the award in the best interest of the County. Notice given by San Juan County Council Resolution No.16-2012, April 17, 2012. LEGAL NO. SJ382149 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 25, May 2, 2012 CALL FOR BIDS FOR ROAD STRIPING ON SAN JUAN, ORCAS, LOPEZ and SHAW ISLANDS SAN JUAN COUNTY San Juan County Public Works is accepting sealed bids to apply striping on roads located on San Juan, Orcas, Lopez & Shaw Islands, in San Juan County. Bid packets are available at the San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring Street, P.O. Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Phone (360) 370-0500 or online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx or a pdf copy will be emailed upon request. Bids will be opened on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:30 A.M. in the San Juan County Public Works office at 915 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ382187 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 25, May 2, 2012 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 3 proposed Ordinances: Ordinance Revising County Budget for Beginning Cash Balances; Ordinance Revising County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations; and Ordinance Revising County Budget for Emergency Appropriations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to
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the Ordinances that are proposed by nance Revising County Budget for at the hearing by delivery in person. a.m. and 4:30 p.m. LEGAL NO. SJ382237 members of the public, county em- Supplemental Appropriations adds Please deliver 8 copies of all written The Ordinance may also be viewed Published: The Journal of the San ployees or the Council. The pro- supplemental appropriations in the comments to the Clerk of the San 24 hours a day at the County web- Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. posed Ordinances may then be amount of $351,220. The Ordinance Juan County Council at 55 Second site at http://www.sanjuan- April 25, May 2, 2012 adopted with or without modifica- Revising County Budget for Emer- Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 co.com/Council/PendingOrdinanctions. gency Appropriations increases the Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA es.aspx. A copy of the proposed OrThe Ordinance Revising County County budget in various funds by a 98250. The is filed at the Office of dinance/Resolution will be mailed Budget for Beginning Cash Balances total of approximately $95,000. the County Council, 55 Second without charge upon request. For reduces beginning cash balances for All persons wishing to be heard on Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may more information please contact the all County funds by about $800,000, this matter are encouraged to attend. be inspected and copies obtained at Clerk of the County Council at with a net increase to the County Written comments may be submitted the Council offices during each busi- 360-370-7472 and/or County Auditor San Juan County $283,000. Community Development Notice of Application Hearing budget of about The Ordi-& Planning in advance of the hearing by mail Combined or ness day between and thePublic hours of 8:30 Milene Henley at 360-370-7558. To: The Journal & Sounder 135 Rhone Street, P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 Please publish once on 5/2 / 2012 (360) 378-2354 (360) 378-2116 Fax (360) 378-3922 and bill Community Development & Planning Permits@sanjuanco.com Sanjuanco.com Page 1 of 1 #/-").%$ü./4)#%ü/&ü!00,)#!4)/.3ü ü(%!2).'3 Permit Number
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Daniel Crossman, 752 Day PPROV0-12171724010, 752 Day Lake Road, Crossman vacation rental Lake Road, Eastsound, WA 0009 Orcas Island 98245 Jon Lange, c/o Karlena PPROV0-12240411001, 46 Starkman Lane, Pickering, 134 Eads Lane, Lange vacation rental 0010 Lopez Island Lopez, WA 98261 SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at Community Development and Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS.
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SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring to comment on the Threshold Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The Threshold Determination may be appealed by submitting a written statement of appeal along with the basis for the appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 days after the end of the SEPA comment period.
Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in the public hearing or desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so by requesting such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing as well. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained generally 7 days prior to the public hearing from CD&P at the address above.
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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN COUNCIL REGARDING A SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The Town of Friday Harbor has received an application from the Friday Island Homeowners Association for a Shoreline Substantial Development
Permit (SSDP No. 92) to expand the existing float design but to retain the existing fixed pier and ramp. PROPONENT: Friday Island Homeowners Association Authorized Agent: Chris Betcher, Jen-Jay, Inc. P O Box 278 Deer Harbor, WA 98245 LOCATION: Friday Island Homeowners Association, Tax Parcel No.
351391211, located at 614 Warbass Way, and within the designated shoreline of the Town of Friday Harbor. TIME & DATE: The Town Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to review this SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT application at 5:35 PM, THURSDAY, May 3, 2012 in the Council Chamber at Town Hall, 60 Second Street, Friday
Harbor, Washington, 98250. Additional information about the proposal is available for public review online at www.fridayharbor.org or by request by contacting Mike Bertrand at the Town’s Community Development Department. LEGAL NO. FH382140 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 25, May 2, 2012.
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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 61.24 RCW GRANTOR: ROBERT M. BENZ GRANTEE: GLEN PEREZ, Trustee of the Bonita J. Saunders Annuity Trust dated July 1, 2002 SHORT LEGAL: Ptn SE SW 2-35-4W TAX PARCEL NUMBERS: 450234009; 450234010 REFERENCE NUMBER: 20050902030; 20110509013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 11th day of May, 2012, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the Second Street entrance of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, in the City of Friday Harbor, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of San Juan, State of Washington, to-wit: Parcel A: The North half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 35 North, Range 4 West, W.M., in San Juan County, Washington; EXCEPT the North 334.71 feet (334.82’ per survey) thereof, and also EXCEPT the South 164.22 feet (164.26’ per survey thereof, and also EXCEPT that portion conveyed to San Juan County for road right-of-way by deed recorded under Auditor’s File Number 56460, records of San Juan County, Washington. Parcel B:
The South 164.22 feet (164.26 per survey) of the North half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 35 North, Range 4 West, W.M., in San Juan County, Washington; EXCEPT that portion conveyed to San Juan County for road right-ofway by deed recorded under Auditor’s File Number 56460, records of San Juan County, Washington. Parcel C: An easement for access and utilities purposes recorded under Auditor’s File Number 20020703021, records of San Juan County, Washington. Which is commonly known as: NHN West Side Road Friday Harbor, WA and which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated August 31, 2005, recorded September 2, 2005, under Auditor’s File No. 20050902030, records of San Juan County, Washington, from Robert N. Benz and Patricia V. Benz, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Co., Island Division, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Glen Perez, Trustee of the Bonita J. Saunders Annuity Trust, as Beneficiary. The undersigned has been appointed Successor Trustee, per instrument dated April 27, 2011 and recorded on May 9, 2011, under Auditor’s File No. 20110509013, records of San Juan County, Washington. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of
the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount currently due as of February 10, 2012 Principal Balance $252,000.00 Interest $ 36,400.00 Attorney Fees & Costs $ 10,001.78 Total Arrearage & Attorney Fees & Costs $298,401.78 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fees $ 3,854.00 Title Report for Foreclosure $ 1,126.51 Statutory Mailings (estimated) $ 30.00 Recording Costs $ 147.00 Service (estimated) $ 300.00 Publication $ 221.60 Total Costs: $5,679.11 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $304,080.89 Other known defaults as follows: Proof Real Estate Taxes are paid (if applicable) Proof insurance is maintained on the property as required by the Deed of Trust (if applicable) Proof Senior Encumbrances are paid (if applicable) Proof Homeowners Dues are paid (if applicable) IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $252,000.00, together with inter-
est as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from the 31st day of August, 2005, and such other charges, costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 11th day of May, 2012. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III, must be paid prior to the date of sale in order to cause a termination of the sale. The sale may be terminated any time prior to the date of sale (11th day of May, 2012), by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Robert M. Benz 143 Sunset Point Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250-8540 by both first class and certified mail on the 9th day of April, 2011, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Gran-
tor were personally served on the 11th day of May, 2011, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. MARY L. STONE, INC. P.S. By: Mary L. Stone 540 Guard St., Ste. 250 P.O. Box 623 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 For further information please call Mary L. Stone at (360) 378-6778. LEGAL NO. J378514 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. April 11, May 2, 2012
The Journal of the San Juan Islands I SanJuanJournal.com IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: LYNETTE K. GUARD Deceased. NO. 12-4-05018-5 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. 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(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: May 2, 2012 Personal Representative: Paul Dossett Attorney for Personal Representative: Douglas A. Saar PO Box 668 365 Spring Street Suite E Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-2191 LEGAL NO. J383381 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. May 2, 9, 16, 2012
INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Port of Friday Harbor at its office at 204 Front Street N., Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, Attention: Phyllis Johnson, until 3 p.m., May 17, 2012, for the Taxiway Realignment, Drainage Improvements, and Edge Lighting project at Friday Harbor Airport, at which time the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Any bids received after the time for opening will not be considered. The contemplated work to be performed includes parallel taxiway reconstruction, including asphalt removal, excavation, placement of underdrain, placement of base course materials and asphalt, replacement of edge lighting system and airport signage system, and detention pond maintenance. Plans, specifications, addenda, bidders list, and plan holders list for this project are available through the “Port of Friday Harbor” on-line plan room. Free of charge access is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to “http://bxwa.com” and clicking on “Posted Projects,” “Public Works,” “Port of Friday Harbor,” and “Projects Bidding.” Bidders are encouraged to “Register” in order to receive automatic e-mail notification of future addenda and to be placed on the “Bidders List.” This on-line plan room provides Bidders with fully usable on-line documents, with the ability to: download, print to your own printer, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources (on-line print order form), and a free on-line digitizer/take-off tool. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at 425-258-1303 should you require assistance. Drawings, technical provisions, and forms of contract documents may be examined at Port of Friday Harbor or in the office of Reid Middleton, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 728 134th Street SW, Suite 200, Everett, Washington 98204. Sets of said documents may only be obtained from Reid Middleton or the Port of Friday Harbor by qualified bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $50 for each set. Each bid shall be accompanied by a
cashier’s check, certified check, postal money order, or bid bond made payable to the Port of Friday Harbor in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. Said check or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute such contract as may be awarded to him/her in conformity with his/her bid and with the contract documents and shall provide surety bond or bonds as specified therein within ten days after notification of the award of contract. Bidders are advised that a mandatory pre-bid meeting for all prime contractors is scheduled for 11 a.m. on May 11, 2012, at Friday Harbor Airport, The Tower, 800 Franklin Drive, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250. This shall be a condition of being a qualified bidder, among other conditions set forth in the contract documents. Those submitting bids that do not attend will not be considered. All bidders and primary subcontractors are strongly urged to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions prior to the bid. 1. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1986, and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal Labor Provisions. 2. All labor on the project shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rates established by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. The Contractor shall pay the rate that is highest of the Washington State or Federal Wage Rates. 3. Bidders shall supply all information required by the bid documents and specifications. 4. The EEO requirements, labor provisions, and wage rates are included in the specifications and bid documents and are available for inspection at the Port of Friday Harbor. 5. Bidders shall complete, sign, and furnish with their bids a “Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities” and a statement entitled “Bidders Statement on Previous Contracts Subject to EEO Clause,” as contained in the bid proposal. 6. A contractor or subcontractor who may be awarded a contract of $10,000 or more will be required to maintain an affirmative action program, the standards for which are contained in the FAA Special Provisions. 7. Where the low bid is in the amount of $1 million or more, the bidder and bidder’s known first-tier subcontractors that will be awarded subcontracts of $1 million or more will be subject to preaward compliance reviews for the purpose of determining whether the bidder and bidder’s subcontractors are able to comply with the provisions of the equal opportunity clause. 8. To be eligible for award each bidder shall comply with the affirmative action requirements contained in the FAA Special Provisions. 9. Disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin. 10. This contract will be funded in part by a grant from the FAA. In accordance with Federal requirements, the Port has determined that this contract has subcontracting possibilities and encourages the use of firms owned and controlled by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). All bidders are directed to the FAA Special Provisions with regard to the procedures the Port will use to encourage DBE participation. Bidders shall furnish the “Letter of Intent” form as contained in the bid proposal with their bids. 11. Women will be afforded equal opportunity in all areas of employment. However, the employment of women shall not diminish the standards or requirements for the employment of minorities. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in the bid or in the opening. Bidders shall not withdraw bids after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) days.
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The award of the contract is subject to approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and the availability of federal funding. Dated this 26th day of April, 2012. LEGAL NO. J382338 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands April 25, May 2, 2012. PUBLIC AUCTION Port of Friday Harbor Sealed bids will be accepted in the Port marina office for the sale of a 1912 60’ purse seiner, USCG Documentation 220226. Bids must be in the form of a cashier’s check in a sealed envelope with the bidder’s name, address and telephone number. Bids must be presented before 12:00 noon on Thursday May 10th, 2012 at the Port office, 204 Front St., Friday Harbor and will be opened immediately after. Vessel may be viewed by appointment. Minimum bid is $3,000. Vessel must leave Port premises within 72 hours. Please contact Jeremy or Tami at the Port office 360-378-2688 for information. LEGAL NO. J382341 Published: The Journal of the San Juans. April 25, May 2, 2012. N THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In The Matter of The Estate of HELEN J. ARNOLD, Deceased. PROBATE NO. 12 4 015016 1 The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed and have qualified as Co-Personal Representatives of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Co-Personal Representatives or the attorney of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 4/18/2012 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 5/2/2012 Dated this 13th day of April, 2012. /s/ Phillip R. Arnold Phillip R. Arnold Co-Personal Representative /s/ Robert N. Arnold Robert N. Arnold Co-Personal Representative Attorney for the Estate: Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325 17 Village Road P.O. Box 160 Lopez, WA 98261 (360) 468-3871 LEGAL NO. J382524 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. May 2, 9, 16, 2012 7870.20331 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. James B. Nutter & Company Grantee: Michael W. Fisher, Successor Trustee of The Mary K. Fischer Living Trust Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2009-0910002 Tax Parcel ID No.: 271541002000 Abbreviated Legal: Ptn SE NE and NE SE in 15-37-2 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. I. On June 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street in the City of Friday Harbor, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of San Juan, State of Washington: See Exhibit “A” Commonly known as: 516 Marilee Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 09/04/09, recorded on
09/10/09, under Auditor’s File No. 2009-0910002, records of San Juan County, Washington, from The Mary K. Fischer Living Trust Agreement, Dated November 7, 2005, as Grantor, to Stewart Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Senior Life Solutions, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Senior Life Solutions to James B. Nutter & Company, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2009-0910003. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Note and Deed of Trust pursuant to paragraph 9(a)(i) a Borrower dies and the Property is not the principal residence of at least one surviving Borrower: Amount due to satisfy by 02/27/2012 Unpaid principal balance Due in full (Maturity Date 6/19/2011) $580,540.89 Interest Mortgage Insurance Premium $1,466.97 $222.67 Lender’s Fees & Costs $3,384.34 Total Arrearage Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $607.50 Title Report $1,885.42 Statutory Mailings $25.00 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $2,601.92 Total Amount Due: $588,216.79 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $580,540.89, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 05/19/11, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on June 1, 2012. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by before the sale to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the sale, the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with accruing interest, advances, costs, and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Mary K. Fischer 516 Marilee Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 The Heirs of Mary K. Fischer, deceased 516 Marilee Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 The Trustee of the Mary K. Fischer Living Trust 516 Marilee Lane Eastbound, WA 98245 Michael W. Fischer, successor trustee of the Mary K. Fischer Living Trust 516 Marilee Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 The Estate of Mary K. Fischer, deceased 516 Marilee Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested on 01/23/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 01/24/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their right, title and interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-
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Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 02/27/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Claire Swazey (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7870.20331) 1002.207329-File No. LEGAL NO. J383114 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. May 2, 23, 2012
MONTANA SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT SILVER BOW COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: A.W. Youth(s) In Need Of Care. No. DN-10-21-BN CITATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO FREDERICK HAWWORTH, aka HAYWORTH: By order of this Court, you are hereby cited and required to appear before this Court, in the County of Silver bow, State of Montana, at the Court Room thereof at the Courthouse in said County of Silver Bow, on the 23rd day of May, 2012 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why judgement should not be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition for Permanent Legal Custody and Termination of Parental Rights with Right to Consent to Adoption or Guardianship filed by the Department of Public Health and Human Services in the office of the Clerk of this Court. WITNESS the Hon. Brad Newman, District Judge of the State of Montana with the seal of said Court affixed this 23rd day of April, 2012. ATTEST: LORI MALONEY - CLERK OF THE COURT LEGAL NO. J383211 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. May 2, 9, 16, 2012. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That San Juan Island School District #149 of Friday Harbor, WA, on October 24. 2005, filed for a permit to appropriate public waters, under Application No. G1-28301. The request is for a total rate of 40 gallons per minute, from two wells, for the irrigation of the Carter Street Community Sports Fields, during the irrigation season, subject to existing rights. The sources of the proposed appropriation are located within the NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 11 and the NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 14, both within Township 35N, Range 3W, W.M., in San Juan County. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections: protests must be accompanied with a fifty-dollar ($50.00) NON-REFUNDABLE recording fee (PLEASE REMIT CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY) and filed with the Department of Ecology at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from May 9, 2012. DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY CASHIERING OFFICE-NWRO-WR PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7611 LEGAL NO. J384141 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. May 2, 9, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING The Directors of Shaw Island School District No. 10 will meet at the schoolhouse on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting a budget extension for the 2011-2012 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund. Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budget. To examine a copy of the proposed budget prior to the meeting, please contact Diane Dallas, Business Manager at 468-2570 or ddallas@shaw.k12.wa.us. LEGAL NO. S382459 Published: The Journal of the san Juans, The Islands’ Sounder May 2, 9, 2012
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