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SJC Parks wins lion’s share of LTAC facilities fund, $133K
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“Pennies from Heaven” might be the theme song for the 2013 lodging tax facilities awards approved by the County Council at its Aug. 28 meeting. Except that more than pennies were showered on the recipients. The money — $350,000 to be distributed in 2013 — comes from a 2-percent state tax imposed as a sales tax add-on for overnight stays in the county. Another two percent tax is used for “tourist promotion,” currently under contract with the San Juan Islands Visitor’s Bureau, to be awarded later this year. Friday Harbor receives similar, though lesser, amounts for lodging taxes collected in the town. The county’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended allocations to 13 projects out of 28 applicants seeking funding. County Councilman Jamie Stephens, the council liaison to the advisory committee, advocated on behalf of the committee recommendations. “The LTAC works very hard to stay within state law and county policies,” Stephens said. “This is my first year in this role for the council, and I’m happy the comSee LODGING, Page 5
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The crowd topped 500 as parents, students, friends and family joined in Friday Harbor Elementary School’s ‘Western Day’, a kick-off celebration for the 2012-2013 school year.
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San Juan Island’s Lee Brewer holds up a copy of a photo of his great-nephew, Nick Thoman, silver medal Olympic winner in the 100-meter backstroke.
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Aviator. Artist. Actor. Sailor. Author. Classic car aficionado. Lee Brewer is a man of action, a quintessential Renaissance man, and perhaps the last person on the planet that one would expect to find living vicariously through the achievements of others. Still, it’s not everyday one has family competing in the Olympics, and rarer yet when that relative, even if somewhat distant, wins a medal. So, it’s perhaps no surprise that even the “always-hassomething-going-on” Brewer, at
If the San Juan County Council needed proof they are making nobody happy with their critical areas ordinance update, they got that proof at public hearings on Aug. 21. Opponents and proponents, the planning staff and all six council members insist they want to protect both environmental values and property rights, but neither the environmentalists nor the defenders of property rights are
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age 88, found himself “glued to the screen” and “rooting him on”, as his great-nephew, Nick Thoman, rounded the turn and headed for home in the finals of the 100meter backstroke, an event in which he holds the world record (48.94 sec., 2009).
“I guess I was a little disappointed when I saw his name flash across the screen in second place,” Brewer said. “He’s the world record-holder in that event. I was hoping for gold.” Thoman finished a close secSee BREWER, Page 4
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port's taxiway. Aug. 15: An un-sanctioned pool party at Cape San Juan led to a predawn arrest of a San Juan Island man for trespassing, vandalism and DUI. The 22-year-old was among five people who reportedly helped themselves to a dip in the private pool sometime around 3 a.m., and his car was impounded in the wake of the arrest. n About $650 worth of personal belongings vanished when someone snatched a day-pack out of a parked pickup in an apparent theft in downtown Friday Harbor. The pickup, belonging to a 26-year-old San Juan Island woman, was parked near the intersection of Front and Spring streets and reportedly was unlocked at the time. The pack contained the woman's passport, check book, debit card, I-Pod, gloves, water-color pencils and a paycheck. Aug. 20: An altercation between brothers at their Roche Harbor Road home prompted the arrest of a 16-year-old San Juan Island boy for misdemeanor assault. The boy allegedly threw an elbow at his older sibling, threatened him with violence, and then briefly put him in a headlock before the elder turned the tables on him. An altercation reportedly ensued after
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Grants awarded for Turtleback oak restoration The San Juan County Land Bank has been awarded $40,000 in grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to continue its program of Garry oak habitat restoration on Turtleback Mountain Preserve on Orcas Island. The project will be conducted in partnership with the San Juan Preservation Trust. Other major partners include the Washington Department Fish & Wildlife, the Center for Natural Lands Management, and the American Bird Conservancy. Garry oak savannahs and native grasslands are some of the rarest habitats in Washington state. Some of the best remaining examples are here in the San Juans. Garry oak savannahs and grasslands are home to a high diversity of native plants, birds, butterflies, and other animals. Wildfire and intentional burning by Coast Salish people historically maintained these open habitats in the San Juan Islands, but in recent decades, due to absence of fire, Douglas-firs have taken over. Garry oaks can’t survive when shaded out by other trees, and the habitat and its many dependent species are eventually lost. In addition, severe browsing from deer prevents
Douglas-fir trees in prime oak areas, plant new oaks and cage them from deer, and replant native grasses. Bird and butterfly surveys and monitoring will also be conducted. Public educational tours will provide guided walks of this special habitat and restoration activities. Contact the Land Bank at 378-4402 for more information about the project.
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Brewer: Continued from page 1 ond, bested by a U.S. Olympic teammate, Matt Grevers, who won gold with a time of 52.16 seconds, 3/4 of a second ahead of Thoman’s silver-medal swim. Oh yeah, Brewer also has a tendency not to mince words and to “call it likes he sees it”, as the saying goes.
He’s quick to add, however, that Thoman, a backstroke specialist and former University of Arizona Wildcat, also brought home a gold medal, which he earned by swimming the backstroke leg for the winning U.S. Olympic team in the preliminaries of the 4x100-meter medley relay. A B-29 navigator in WWII and jet fighter pilot in the Korean War, Brewer, born and raised in Seattle, relocated to San Juan Island in 1968. He built a spacious log cabin on the westside and raised two children, Christine and Mark, both graduates of Friday Harbor High School. Brewer landed a role in the 1998 movie “Practical Magic”, filmed, in part, on San Juan, and in a Disney IMAX film called “Birds of
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In his later years, Brewer has turned his attention to his artwork and to collecting classic cars. His banana-yellow 1914 Ford Model T Speedster was among the many cars featured in the most recent Concours de’ Elegance event. He is also author of a 500-page memoir, “Kick the Tire and Light the Fire”, published in 2009 by Friday Harbor-based Illumina. Brewer has no intention of slowing down, but he has taken time out to revel in the achievements of his great-nephew, the son of his younger brother’s daughter. Though he admits that he doesn’t the 26-year-old Thoman, born and raised in Cincinnati, all that well, he clearly takes pride in the young man’s accomplishments. “Nick and Michael Phelps have the same coach and he trains daily with Phelps,” he said. “My niece tells me he beats Phelps – in the backstroke – just about everyday.”
March 2006, when county planners and the county Planning Commission began the review process. Since then, amendments to ordinances regarding aquifer recharge areas, geologically hazardous areas and frequently flooded areas have been approved. In recent months, the planning commission and the county council have focused on fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas and wetlands, both of which are now in the final stages of hearings, public testimony and amendment before the county council. The updated ordinance is scheduled to be finished by October of this year. On Aug. 21, council hearings with public testimony were begun on the fish and wildlife and wetlands sections of the CAO. At those hearings, the testimony has been decidedly divergent.
Everybody testifying, however, seemed to think the council was “protecting” only the other side. Ed Kilduff, Frank Penwell, Bill Wright and O’Day all testified that they did not believe the planning department or the council was using “best available science” in the draft ordinance. Wright said the proposed ordinance “fails legally and factually for reasonableness.” Tim Blanchard of the Common Sense Alliance asked, “What are we protecting?” and alleged that the council was “steamrolling and stonewalling” while “taking shortcuts in the process.” The environmentalist side expressed similar comments, but from the opposite point of view. Stephanie Buffum, executive director of Friends of the San Juans, See CAO, Page 5
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News briefs Fish For Teeth returns, Sept. 8
Fish For Teeth continues to hone its tooth-fixing and taco-making talents for San Juan County. More community support, more contributions and a new venue from which to sell fish tacos promises another great year for healthy teeth in San Juan County. The Tooth-Mobile team, utilizing the Medical Team International dental van, will be at Mullis Center on Saturday, September 8. Local dentists and assistants offer free dental care to community members who otherwise cannot afford
dental care. The Taco Team will be selling fish tacos ($7 each) at the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot on the corner of Spring and Argyle on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alaskan rockfish donated by Matt Marinkovich, fresh salsa from Pablito’s and cheese, greens and lime make for a great lunch. For more info, including the application for free dental care, go the www. fishforteeth.com
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Lodging: Continued from page 1 mittee came up with a good plan and the council approved it.” Of the eight projects funded last year and re-applying this year, seven received renewed funding – albeit with cuts, some of which were restored after Auditor Milene Henley informed the council that current tax collections would appear to increase the amount of funding available by as much as $80,000. The council asked that the LTAC reconvene in the fall to consider any additional amounts. The largest allocations, as in past years, went to five organizations: Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce ($6,500); SJC Fair ($47,500); Lopez, Orcas and San Juan museums ($63,000, combined); Orcas, Lopez & San Juan Performing Arts centers ($82,200, combined); and SJC Parks ($133,000). Other projects receiving renewed funding were the Orcas Farmers Market ($3,000), and the Agriculture Resources Committee ($6,000 -- a $7,300 reduction). The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild request for
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Continued from page 4 recommended for council consideration a 150-page document her organization had submitted, with “50 distinct comments” and “17 specific legal issues” suggesting changes to the draft ordinance. San Olson of Lopez endorsed the Friends’ letter and called the CAO review “flawed” - a “daunting journey, subject to many crosscurrents” that would “incite litigation.” Olson said, “No docks or buoys damaging eelgrass should be permitted.” One humorous moment did lighten the atmosphere. Deirdra Morris of San Juan Island recounted living on or
near the beach at three places in southern California, each of which were ruined by overdevelopment. “Don’t let that happen here,” Morris said, drawing laughs when she mentioned that her ex-husband was a California developer. After the hearing, Councilwoman Lovel Pratt insisted the entire council was “doing its best” to deal with the divergent views. Referring perhaps to Gerald Williams testimony on behalf of the Tulalip Tribe that the council, “must balance between protecting natural resources and allowing for economic development,” Pratt said that being attacked from both sides “maybe means we’re doing our jobs.”
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“We’re returning the now-overgrown area to the original construction design standards, functionality and appearance,” according to Airport Manager Dave Ryan. “It’s a little messy-looking now,” said Ryan, “but after grading and planting, by late next Spring, it will be beautiful.” Evergreen trees are being left in place, says Port Executive Director Marilyn O’Connor, and the Port will maintain the area in the future. “Things are moving quickly,” said O’Connor, “we’re on schedule to finish everything by late September.”
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Island Arts League thanks all those supportive and appreciating people who helped make the Art Raffle, at the Fair, such a success. We can now continue offering art classes to our members and also provide a scholarship to a high school senior. Thank you. Mary Bacon IAL Event chairwoman
CRC right on target; here’s why
I am recommending that you vote yes on the proposed charter amendments, Propositions 1, 2, and 3, for the following reasons: n Overkill: We don’t need six people on the County Council. We only need three. Observing the meetings of the current council, one can’t help but note the long list of issues they seem to think are worthy of their docket and the laborious discussions that ensue. Much of this has to do with the multitude of outside committees and issue groups being attended by the six council people. They have too much time on their hands and need to spend part of their valuable time handling executive/management decisions. This leads me to the next point. n Administration: Administrative/Executive authority needs to be returned to the council. With an experienced county manager and compe-
tent department heads, the council can, and should, be actively involved in running the affairs of the county. Any citizen should be able to call or meet with their council person on practically any subject and seek assistance or express ideas and opinions. This is the way it has always been in our county. But the recent charter provision took away the executive role from the council and gave it to an administrator who doesn’t report to the citizens. n Open meetings: Please, no more sub-committee meetings. All the council business needs to be done in open, properly advertised sessions. With three conscientious, committed , and reasonably intelligent council members, the proper management and supervision of all the county functions can take place. This is the way it happens in 33 of the 39 counties in Washington, and we know it can work in San Juan County as well. Tom Starr San Juan Island — Editor’s note: Tom Starr is a former county commissioner, 1993-1996.
Anti-firearms policies backfire
“How long, oh…how long are we to be made hostage…” to the well-meaning, misinformed people, who innocently believe that legislation aimed at law-abiding Americans will reduce the number and severity of violent acts committed by criminals? Examples of such legislation working and failing (attribution available): n Chicago, IL: With
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among the most restrictive firearms laws in the U.S.A, up to a dozen shootings by criminals occur each weekend. Recently, six occurred in a three-hour period. Legislation apparently did not disarm the criminals, but law-abiding citizens are unable to insure their own safety. n Washington, D.C.: Many laws restricting firearms ownership were struck down when challenged in the US Supreme Court (District of Columbia v. Heller, 2008). In this violence-plagued city, there was an immediate reduction in violent crime and burglaries. n Kennesaw, Cobb County, GA: In 1982, the city council unanimously adopted an ordinance mandating that each household maintain ammunition and a firearm in working order (with certain exceptions); since then, crimes have been reduced to less than half the national average. In a perfect world, as apparently envisioned by Mary Frances McElfresh
(“Gun policies hold America hostage”, Aug. 15, pg. 6), both
criminals and the law-abiding would obey a law to turn in their firearms. This perspective is flawed, even if attractive: criminals, by definition, do not obey laws; however, the law-abiding who disarm are left at the mercy of ever-better-armed criminals. Nationwide, with over 20,000 laws restricting firearms, it is unreasonable to presume that more laws will make criminals more law-abiding. As a former law enforcement officer, I confess to having the same reflex to firearms violence: ban firearms. As an informed citizen and an NRA instruc-
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Flawed then, and now; reject Prop. 2
Charter Review Proposition 2 wants to give our County Council the responsibility of managing operations. What a dangerous, double-edged sword to give them. On the one hand, as our elected representatives they could advocate for constituents who feel they have been wronged and intervene on their behalf. That sounds like a pretty good thing.
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On the other side of that sword, it would open the door to “advocating” selectively on behalf of their “friends” who may have helped them get elected. The founding fathers of our country understood this dilemma well when they designed a system of “separation of powers”, with “checks and balances”. The same issues exist for our local government today. The Freeholders in 2005 proposed our present system of checks and balances and it was passed by us voters. Proposition 2 would go back to a system that we voted to change because it was flawed at that time. It won’t be any better this time around either. Several checks and balances already exist within the present system to ensure that constituents receive fair and proper treatment. Let’s continue to move forward in an intelligent manner rather than revert to an already proven flawed system. Please vote “No” on
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Grateful for a less bumpy road
In the past, San Juan County Public Works had a penchant for applying coarse gravel chip seal on county roads. This may have saved the county a little money, but it’s been a major hidden cost for cyclists and drivers. Examples of the coarse chip seal are Roche Harbor Road and Cattle Point Road. These surfaces cause severe tire wear, chipped windows for cars, and extreme shaking for cyclists. Salesmen at Les Schwab tell me that our rate of tire wear is twice that for mainland drivers. Fortunately, Frank Mulcahy, our new Public Works director, and Russ Harvey, operations manager, are correcting this. They See LETTERS, Page 8
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Divided we fall
Counterpoint: ‘adjustment’? Not so
nited Way’s Day of Caring is your way to show commitment to the community — without having to write a check or dig into your pockets. It’s a fine way to teach your children they too can support their island - Lopez, Orcas and San Juan all have Day of Caring projects - with a bit of elbow grease. On San Juan, some people will meet at the Family Resource Center, next to the Food Bank. Some will work on sprucing up Sunken Park. On Orcas, volunteers will be working at Moran State Park, on Lopez, people will be working at the Hamlet retirement village. Elli Gull at the United Way office (360-3784121, unitedwaysjc@rockisland.com) will be happy to provide details. The Day of Caring is United Way’s fundraising kickoff for 2012. Before the end of the month, Bill Morrissey, chairman of United Way San Juan County, will send letters to property owners on every island seeking support of the United Way Community Safety Net, which funds 23 programs run by 16 social service agencies on all three islands. Those programs target three priority categories: children and families, elderly adults, and adults with disabilities. Make the United Way priorities your priorities. Because it’s successful at concentrating charitable contributions into 23 programs, United Way provides meaningful support to hundreds of your neighbors. People get the help they need from agencies and providers who are experienced, compassionate professionals. You don’t have to win the lottery to contribute. In addition to the Day of Caring, you can volunteer time: United Way is looking for board members, especially from Orcas, Lopez and Shaw. Raising money is time-consuming, hard work, but United Way can only be as successful as the hard work its volunteers contribute. By helping others, you help yourself. And the good karma will come back to you.
CRC proposals would ‘gut’ major provisions of the Home Rule Charter
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PUBLIC MEETINGS SJI Conservation District Board of Supervisors: Sept. 5, 8:30 a.m., SJICD Conference Rm., 540 Guard St. n Friday Harbor Town Council: Sept. 6, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St. n Island Rec Commission: Sept. 6, 5 p.m., Island Rec office, 580 Guard St. n SJI Library Board of Trustees Sept. 11, 4 p.m., San Juan Island Library, 1010 Guard St. n Ferry Advisory Committee: Sept. 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Orcas Landing Public Works meeting room, Orcas Village. n SJI Hospital Commission: Sept. 19, 5 p.m., Frank Wilson EMS Building, 540 Spring St. n SJC Parks & Recreation Commission: Sept. 20, 8:4511:15 a.m. SJC Legislative Building, 55 Second St., FH. n
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By Richard Peterson
s a member of the San Juan County Council, I read John Evans’ recent letter with interest and some amount of surprise (“Reduce red tape; “Yes on CRC Props.”, Aug. 29, pg. 6). I would appreciate the opportunity to offer my own perspective on our Home Rule Charter. John regards the charter as an experiment that will be improved by the “adjustments recommended by the Charter Review Commission.” I would like to suggest that going back to three council representatives, reprising the old districts with unequal population (one island with 1/6 of the population and another with ½ the population receiving the same amount of council influence), going to full-time legislators, stripping the charter of the separation of powers (investing all administrative authority with the 3-member council), and inserting a manager for whom delegated powers and duties are unspecified and unknown, could not possibly be described as mere “adjustments.” The CRC recommendations cut out the major charter elements, leaving very few of its significant features behind. Several observers have said that Propositions 1 and 2 essentially “gut” the charter. I think this is a more accurate description. I believe the 6-member council gives citizens the most direct and effective access to their government, especially when compared to the experience we had with three. Despite allegations from the CRC that council members are not responsive to anyone outside their districts, my experience has been that I am very actively engaged with citizens outside my district, including lots of communication with Mr. Evans.
John is asking voters to return to a system that he himself criticized back in 2004 when he said, “The major difficulty in the existing organization is the inability of the commissioners to talk, to create teamwork.” I believe this defect was a major obstacle to effective governance and one of the reasons why the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Richard Peterson left so much unfinished business behind for the 6-member council to address. I should add that most of the BOCC legacy has been dealt with by the 6-member council. I am glad John sees merit in the “experiment” of our charter, and I believe it deserves continued support in order to be fully implemented. The last of the former BOCC members — who was on record as being opposed to the charter from the beginning — did not leave the council until 2010. Our charter is working. I urge voters to join me in rejecting Propositions 1 and 2, neither of which moves us forward and both of which will be expensive, needless, and likely result in chaos. The CRC claims no cost advantage in going backward and offers no assurance of problems being solved. Problems inherent to the structure of the charter, in fact, have not been identified, and most complaints can be linked to individual council members, not the underlying structure. I believe it would have been a far better service to county residents if the charter review commission had focused on its assigned task to review the charter, rather than seizing on a plan to revoke its major provisions. True “adjustments” would have been welcome and can still be considered next year as part of the county council’s work plan. — Editor's Note: County Councilman Richard Peterson, District 2, North San Juan, is in his second term on the council.
Lessons learned from robots on Mars Collaboration works in the Cosmos, can’t we ‘make it so’ closer to home?
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ome elders think it’s a disgrace to bother all those Martians… not NASA vet Fred Bowen. What a blessing we have to be born in an era when men first walked on our moon after WWII and now, two weeks ago, have sent “Curiosity Rovers” 10-feet long and 8-feet wide to Mars, another planet, for the first time. I was living in a quonset hut outside Dyke stadium at Northwestern University with my wife and 2-year old son, Howie, when the television broadcast of our U.S. answer to the Soviet’s Sputnik occurred in 1958. I had a trial use of an Admiral television set to show my in-laws who were visiting from their farm on the eastern shore of Maryland. We were excited and a few of us were oohing and aahhing when “Man’s first step on the moon” was being plotted by NASA. “How about that?” I asked father-in-law Penn Harcum. He shook his head. “You better take that television box back to the store while you can get your money back,” he grumbled. “That’s nothing but a fake, like they do in the moving picture theaters with all those props and painted skies. It’s a plot to sell more airplanes and weapons.” We’ve come a long way since the days when the late Penn Harcum plowed with a mule and a plow blade. We’ve had a Cold War and now it’s pretty cool. We soon caught up with the Sputniks and left them in the stratospheric dust. Last week, we got a great speech from Fred Bowen of San Juan Island who has spent decades as director for Management Operations at NASA’s Langley Research Center and director, Administration Management Office of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. As speaker of the day,
he kept a Lions Club meeting and guests at the Legion enraptured as he filled us in on the flights and discoveries of the manned and unmanned explorations of space that have taken place in the last half century. I couldn’t help but think of Walter Cronkite and all those broadcasts as Howard Bowen brought us up to date on the Schonberger success of the Robotic Curiosity Rover, which already seems to have made it likeColumnist ly that there probably, or possibly, might be ice on Mars… water being an absolute necessity on any planet which can sustain life. Then to pick up the paper Sunday with Neil Armstrong’s obituary... and others who have passed on, like Sally Ride, the first woman in space… and the others who gave their lives to this endeavor. Believe me, readers, if you had heard Fred Bowen you would believe in the wonders of this exploration as much as the medieval Europeans believed Columbus, Magellan, Vancouver and Drake. Also, you would believe in his answer that the only way to do this is by international collaboration, not competition. “It is too much for any single government to pour that much into a long run investment, or for individual companies to do,” Bowen said, “but there is no doubt that the long term benefits will be worthwhile for all mankind if it is done collaboratively.” He pointed out that the International Space Station has been a group effort for decades. It makes you wonder. If we can collaborate in space, why can’t we do it at the United Nations or in Washington, D.C., or in Olympia or San Juan County? If we can collaborate in space, maybe we can do it in Congress or city hall... let’s give peace a chance... whoever wins. — Go with the F.L.O.W. (Ferry Lovers Of Washington)
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As I See It
Future brighter with better bandwidth Broadband initiative provides a conduit into the modern era of communications
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ere is the Broadband Initiative as I see it: There will be several “sticks” that will appear across the island, from 60 feet to 100 feet in height, and below the tree line with a little cone on the top sitting on existing poles or power easements. These poles will be connected together at strategic points across the islands. They will emit extremely low power radio waves that will connect you to OPALCO’s 12 months of already existing fiber optic Free Groceries lines that connect to the To Enter Just mainland’s millions of high Complete the Local speed lines. Shopping Survey at: If you don’t know what a www.pulsepoll.com fiber optic line is, it basically uses light to transmit streams of digital ones and zero combinations, much like the old telegraph, except it moves at the speed of light and can carry more information than any existing pipeline. If you are concerned about radio
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which when you do the numbers on how little you watch it and how much you are actually paying per hour to watch the Dailey Show or National Geographic, or Whale Wars, doesn’t add up. Now I can go directly to the Web and watch it, stop it, go eat something, come back and watch it again, on demand and in HD quality from Netflix, Hulu, and any other streaming sites, because of the large bandwidth, and get this… on my television set. Oh yeah, this ability to connect goes off shore for a ways and guess what you can do with the Internet on a boat with a laptop. This initiative is a chance for our islands to become a model of upscale-able communications that will serve us all to the good, both now and as technology changes for years to come. I have been around corporate initiatives before and seen the “greed” and self-serving practices of profit. I want to point out that what I have experienced from this “grass roots” home-owned power company (OPALCO), is that of selfless serving of the inhabitants of the “Rock” we all call home. Support them like they support us, after all, it’s your company. — Editor’s note: Norris Palmer is a former Internet protocol video professional, holding positions with hotel video companies, and founder of a satellite entertainment company. improvement of existing roads to include widening of shoulders, and they are already applying new chip seal techniques using smaller gravel and an overcoat, as exemplified by the new surface on False Bay Drive. Over time, the effect of paved shoulders and better surfaces will be a safer and cleaner environment. Locals will enjoy riding, and drivers will save money. Riders and drivers will be less obtrusive for one-another, and there will be many more tourist dollars for our world class
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Shot at GOP fair booth off target
In a letter to the editor (“What kind of message is that?” Aug. 29, pg. 6) Mike Buettell criticized the San Juan County Republican Party for sponsoring a shooting gallery. See LETTERS, Page 9
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United Way: helping to keep islanders connected Senior Services ‘Friends & Neighbors’ offers an avenue to independence
program. The program was in serious jeopardy of closing down last fall when funds had been exhausted. With help from the United Way of San Juan County, and other vigorous support, the program has been able to continue at this time. To support United Way of San Juan County, mail your gift to P.O. Box 3181, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, or donate online at www.unitedway-sanjuancounty.org. Mention this article to designate solely to this agency.
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enna Werling is in her mid 60s. She always smiles despite her debilitating back pain. I have helped Senna over the last several years, though she never asks for help. I have her on a list of several people who may need something whenever I call, but they don’t like to ask for help. I call it my “Well Being checks”. Senna is bright and smart and creative, but could not leave her chair without a walker, and then for only short distances due to her knee problems and chronic back pain. I wanted to see her be more mobile, as she loves to cook and garden. With a great suggestion by our previous senior services coordinator, Curt Van Hyning, we worked with volunteers to deliver a donated scooter chair. I returned a few weeks later to see if she had been able to use it. She was beaming ear to ear. She was up in the chair and almost lives in it. She is able to move through most of the house and out to her deck. She had a basket of berries she was cleaning and a table full of potted plant starts. She talked about her plans to fill her deck pots with flowers and her veggie-starts, now that she can get out there. I was thrilled to see her excited and inspired. She said she couldn’t wait until her husband could afford to build a ramp, so she could then go out in the yard and for rides in the neighborhood. My ears perked up and I hatched my next plan. A special volunteer named Dave, who loves handyman projects, acquired the needed wood and materials and he built the ramp in a matter of hours. She can now go out on her deck and down the ramp to be outside. She is working up to going on the road for short distances. These small changes are a miracle for the homebound senior. The Friends & Neighbors program is a gift to our
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Continued from page 8 Obviously Mr. Buettell was so fearful of Nerf guns that he didn’t come close enough to realize the real purpose and message of the Republican booth. The shooting gallery used a Nerf gun (weapon that shoots sponge darts). Targets were close-range cereal boxes. Each person, received three free shots at the target. If one shot struck a target, the shooter could then answer a question about American government or the Constitution and win a prize for a correct answer. Prizes and questions
varied in difficulty with a level one question being something like, “What is the residence of our President?” A level two question would be something like “Who would become President if both president and vice-president are incapacitated?” A level three example, “What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?” If a question was answered incorrectly, the shooter received a consolation prize of a copy of the Constitution and an invitation to come back later and try again. Lots of young people came to the booth — including several middle schoolers who had spent time at the
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community. As the volunteer coordinator, I can get out and see who the shut-in folks are and assess their needs. As a nurse, I can do that in a very short visit, looking around and listening. Many of the needs which seem insurmountable to them are actually resolvable. It is very rewarding. Friends & Neighbors was started by Edie de Chadenedes and Pat Hebron, as a way to help neighbors who had no family or friends here on the island. In the last 12 years since the program was founded, it has grown and generally serves 35 clients with over 100 hours a month of services. I am a nurse and the volunteer coordinator for the booth last year. They were back and they were ready for the tough questions, having studied so that they could win the bigger prizes. There were even several who returned every hour to test their knowledge. Parents accompanying children to the booth enjoyed watching their kids get excited about learning about the Constitution or they could check out the issues and candidate information in the adjacent Republican booth.
Yes, Mr. Buettell that is the message that we want our kids and our voters to take from the Republican shooting gallery. We have a glorious heritage in our Constitution. We want to encourage our youth to learn about it so they will cherish and protect it. We aren’t out to “sway” voters with hype and rhetoric. Our goal is to educate them. Educated voters will make the right choice. Minnie Knych San Juan Island
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Gregory Albert Ewert: 1949 — 2012 Gregory Albert Ewert, beloved husband, father, friend, teacher extraordinaire, mentor, uncle, brother, photographer, juggler, outdoor adventurer, pilot, sailor, mountain climber, table tennis player and devoted community member died peacefully in his home on Lopez Island, Wash., minutes before midnight on Aug. 10, 2012. He was surrounded by the four people he loved most in the world: his wife, Nancy, and daughters, Emma, Lilly and Clara. Greg’s life began Feb. 11, 1949 in Lansing, Mich., where he grew up in a lively family of seven and learned early to explore the world that always so delighted him. In 1967, he left home to attend school at the University of Washington, beginning a never-ending love affair with the Pacific Northwest. Greg majored in architecture at the UW and was able to work with photographers he admired. Eventually, he ended up with a teaching degree that navigated him to a passion that became his life’s work, always incorporating his skills in photography. Greg’s long teaching career began in 1977 in Seattle, at The Little School, continued in Ambler, Alaska, and back to Seattle at Lakeside School. He was a founder of Coyote Central, a successful community-based learning program connecting middle school students with creative professionals, and he continued to be a passionate supporter of its work and values. While in college, Greg took a kayak trip to the San Juan islands and, ten years later, fulfilled his dream to purchase land on Lopez Island. He met Nancy in 1987 and, a year later, they married and moved full time to Lopez. Greg designed the home he and Nancy built together and raised their three children while Greg worked full time teaching, first on neighboring Shaw Island in a one-room schoolhouse. After two years there, he started teaching at the Lopez School. Over his years there, Greg taught fifth grade, developed and taught in the Alternative K-5 program
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in the Lopez Elementary School, and finally, Lopez Middle School. While he taught all subjects, he was especially appreciated for his ability to help all students succeed in math. In 2002, Greg and family went on a Fulbright teaching exchange to Exeter, England, where he taught at Stoke Canon school for a year, one full of delightful memories and lifelong friendships. As a teacher, Greg believed most important learning takes place outside of the four walls of the classroom and encouraged his students to discover and explore their interests. He saw the uniqueness in each student and led them to believe in themselves and to know that they could do whatever they wanted. A mentor and friend to many students without healthy adult role models, he was a passionate supporter of experiential education and exemplified its success. A family man, Greg was fortunate to have been able to teach each of his daughters in the classroom. As a family, they had numerous adventures and Greg, with his “can do” attitude, was always ready for another. He led his daughters to delight in the outdoors through mountain hikes, boating and camping trips, remaining undaunted in his love for yet another fun family adventure. Greg was a dreamer and a visionary. He fulfilled many of his dreams but always had more. He had a passion for life that many would say was unequaled. His passion took him all over the U.S. and Canada in his youth and, in adulthood, from Alaska to Russia, Japan, England, and Europe, as well as on multiple school outdoor trips and school service/ learning trips to Nicaragua. He photographed and co-published an award winning book, Kindred Spirits, in 2001. He was most happy sleeping under the stars and only used a tent if he absolutely had to. He fulfilled his life-long dream of becoming a pilot in 2006 and loved every minute in the air. Diagnosed in August 2010 with Glioblastoma brain tumor, Greg lived with his illness the same way he lived his
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life: with zest. He maintained his sense of humor, courage and optimism until the day he died. He deeply understood what real learning meant and continued to share this passion throughout his illness. He was noble and graceful as his body failed him. The world is a better place with Greg’s mark on it. Greg is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters Emma, Lilly and Clara; brother, David Ewert; sisters, Jane Ewert, Mary VanWylen and Cathy Benson; and nieces and nephews, Jessica, Sarah, Erika, Nick, Lauren, Jack and Christopher. It was Greg’s wish that memorial contributions be made to the Lopez School Nicaragua Service Trip, 86 School Road, Lopez, WA 98261. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes, Wash. and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Greg, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com. — Family of Greg Ewert
David Haskin Champlin: 1910 — 2012 David Haskin Champlin died in Friday Harbor, Wash. on June 11, 2012 at the age of 101. His three children were at his bedside. A memorial service will be held at Saint David’s Episcopal Church on Sept. 10, 2012, at noon. A reception at the San Juan Island Yacht Club will follow the service. Dave was born Sept. 12, 1910 to Harry and Lesley Champlin in Glencoe, Ill., on the north shore of Lake Michigan. He graduated from New Trier High School and attended Northwestern University. Due to asthma, Dave couldn’t join the Navy, his first choice, and the Army wouldn’t let him in. On Nov.
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9, 1940, he married Mary Gavin, the love of his life. They moved to Los Angeles where they raised their family and Dave worked for Douglas Aircraft during the war. After the war, he had a long career as a salesman in
the hobby/model industry. For Dave, family always came first. He was involved with church activities (at St. Albans in Westwood Village and St. David’s in Friday Harbor); Boy Scouts with his sons, Mariner Scouts with his daughter, family vacations, and many canoe, sailing, hiking and other outdoor adventures. Dave and Mary moved to San Juan Island in 1980, after a 1972 sailing trip convinced them that this was the place to retire. Their love of traditional jazz music had them involved with the local Jazz Festival every year, with Dave serving on the board of that organization. He also is a past commodore of the San Juan Island Yacht Club.
Dave was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary. He is survived by his children David Champlin (Bev) of Friday Harbor, Jan Champlin of Friday Harbor, and Richard Champlin of Anacortes, Wash. He leaves behind two grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Dave’s name be made to Saint David’s Episcopal Church, Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, or the San Juan Island Emergency Medical Services (our EMT unit). — Family of David Champlin
A celebration of the extraordinary life of Barbara C. Fry Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 11:00 – 2:00
At Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center 221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Lunch will follow an informal service of joy and thanksgiving in acknowledgement of all Barbara Fry meant to each of us. Her family would love anyone who would like to share stories, humorous or touching, of how you met her, what impact she had in your life, or what you will miss most about her. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent in her name to the San Juan Historical Society, Friends of the San Juan Library, or the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. We hope you can join us in this tribute to her life!
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n the fours years since she first began delving into a hot new medium, San Juan Island’s Yvonne BuijsMancuso has created more than 200 pieces of encaustic art. “In what?” you may ask. Encaustic. It’s a Latin word, of Greek origin, and simply put, it means “to burn in.” The next question obviously would be, “burn into what?” It just keeps getting better, because the answer is beeswax. That’s right, one of Mother Nature’s busiest creatures produces the primary ingredient for a artistic technique, the application of molten wax colors to almost any kind of surface – wood, clay, stone, canvass – that first got its start some 2,000 years ago. “It was originally used by the Greeks on their warships so they looked really fierce coming across the Mediterranean,” Buijs-Mancuso said. “It’s glass-like in appearance and it’s very, very versatile.” If you still feel a bit confused, don’t fret, you’re in luck. In fact, you can find out all about the ins and outs of encaustic art and get a look at creations of some of the country’s leading encaustic artists at Islands Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibit, “Waxed @ IMA”, an Invitational Encaustic Exhibition, which gets under way with an artist reception, Sept. 14, 5-8 p.m., at the museum. The exhibit, curated by renowned encaustic art impresario Miles Conrad, of Conrad Wilde Gallery, Tuscon, Ariz., runs Sept. 14 to Nov. 9. It will feature a variety of works from 10 notable encaustic artists from across the country, including San Juan’s Buijs-Mancuso, as well as an educational symposium focused on the medium, Sept. 15, the day
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after the opening reception. And there’s more. In conjunction with the exhibit, Buijs-Mancuso will offer two encaustic workshops at her westside island studio, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. Workshop space is limited, call 378-6725 to sign up. Located at 232 A St., just above the ferry landing, IMA is open Thursday - Sunday, 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. For info, 360-378-5050, email, sjima.museum@gmail.com; or visit www.sjima.org.
At a glance n What: Invitational Encaustic Exhibition n Who: Works of 10 nationally reknowned artists
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come. Please, those exhibiting currently in the Whales in our Midst exhibit, pick up your work at this time. Call Diane at 370-5814.
Thursdays at Lavendera, 7 p.m., Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., free. Share your thoughts and gain insight about the nature of suffering and how to make
ARTIST CALL for Library Autumn’s Harvest Art Show. 10:15 a.m. to noon. Library, free. Bring your ready-tohang art from 10 a.m. to noon. All artists are wel-
Fish for Teeth, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wells Fargo Bank parking lot. Fish For Teeth continues to hone it’s tooth-fixing, fish-taco-making talents. Tacos feature
Alaskan rockfish, donated by Matt Marinkovich; $7 each. Proceeds benefit Fish For Teeth. Info, www.fishforteeth.com. Bag It Film Screening, 7 p.m. Library, free. Watch the documentary Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic? hosted by WSU Master Composters and Recyclers.
Sunday, Sept. 9 ‘FANS’ Family Carnival, noon to 3 p.m., FH Elementary School, 95 Grover St. Sponsored by Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS), carnival features more than 15 different games and activities, including “bouncy houses”, prizes,
sno-cones, cupcakewalk, cotton candy, and more. Free admission; $1 for food and game tickets. Info, 3784958, www.islandrec.org. Spanish Film Night, Películas en español. 7 p.m. Library, free. Enjoy a Spanish-language movie in Spanish. We serve free See Calendar, Page 12
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Around town SJCT Family Theatre presents ‘Macbeth’, auditions begin Sept. 12
San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre takes on Shakespeare this fall, in a musical version of William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth. Penelope Haskew, playwright and director of SJCT’s Stars Lore and Oh No! Granny’s Got the Remote, will hold auditions for elementary school age students and adults on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 12 and Sept. 13, 3 p.m., at Friday Harbor Elementary School. Macbeth is the story of a Scottish soldier and nobleman tempted by the prophecy of evil witches and pushed by his
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scheming wife to pursue his ambition to become king at any cost. This version will include music and dancing, banquets and battles, and introduce island youngsters to Shakespeare in a fun, accessible format. Haskew and Musical Director Mister Conrad are looking to cast 30-45 students, parents and adults in roles ranging from dancing witches, silent soldiers, enunciating narrators and leads, with solos to sing. The production will run in the Whittier Theatre the week of Nov. 11-18. Sign up for auditions at Friday Harbor elementary, SJCT box office, or by emailing Haskew, at penelopehaskew@ gmail.com
Chamber music ‘For the Soul’
Chamber Music San Juans’ 25th anniversary season takes a soul turn, as two internationally acclaimed musicians navigate between contemporary classical works and bossa nova masters. For the Soul brings together bassoon virtuoso Martin Kuuskmann and master pianist, composer and arranger
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Dance Happy classes with Bill & Rita Ament. Classes for children, ages 2-1/2 to 12, adults and teens will feature Creative, Pre-Ballet, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop & Zumbatomic. Adult & Teen Tap. Ongoing Zumba classes are happening now and Zumba Gold open. Classes held at Dance Workshop II. Call Bill & Rita, 378-9628. English Class. 6 - 8 p.m. Library, free. Classes for English language learners start in September. Free, simultaneous children’s enrichment program provided by the Library and the Family Resource Center.
Sat., September 15 • 7:30 pm For the Soul Chamber Music San Juans Artistic Director Patricia Kostek Bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann and pianist Jovino Santos Neto join forces for a sizzling concert of contemporary classical works and bossa nova masterspieces. Business Partner: COHO RESTAURANT Tickets: $26 for adults, $13 student reserved, with $5 RUSH at the door.
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PEARL DJANGO To buy tickets on-line and for details on these and upcoming events, check our website: www.sjctheatre.org SJCT Box Office: 378-3210
Wednesday, Sept. 12 SJCT Auditions, 3 p.m., FH Elementary School. Island elementary school age children, parents and adults are invited to audition for SJCT’s fall production of a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s
Macbeth. Contact: penelopehaskew@gmail.com.
Thursday, Sept. 13 After School Arts - Apple Head Creations. 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Library meeting room, free. Kids-make your very own apple prints. We supply the materials, you supply the creativity! Appropriate for grades K-6th! No registration. Free! Light snack courtesy of Friends of the San Juan Island Library. English Class. 6-8 p.m. Library, free. Classes for English language learners start in September. Free, simultaneous children’s enrichment program provided by the Library and the Family Resource Center.
Saturday, Sept. 15 9th Annual Lopez Home Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., fundraiser for Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Tickets: $30, available at LCCA office, Saturday Farmers’ Market, Paper Scissors on the Rock, Lopez Bookshop, and www.lopezcenter.com. Info, (360) 468-2203. ’For the Soul’, 7:30 p.m., San Juan Community Theatre. Bassoonist Martin
Jovino Santos Neto. The two will present music from Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, as well as from bossa nova masters Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal and Santos Neto, himself. “There will also be a fair amount of improvisation,” said Kuuskmann. “This will be for the souls of everyone between 10 and 110 years old.” Born in Estonia, Kuuskmann has performed worldwide, earning a reputation as one of the leading instrumentalists around. The New York Times has praised Kuuskmann’s playing as “dynamic...amazing...gripping.” In 2007, he received a Grammy nomination for his recording of Chesky’s bassoon concerto. Santos Neto is a three-time Latin Grammy nominee who was recently inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Neto, now a Seattle resident, leads an award-winning Brazilian jazz group, Quinteto, and teaches piano and composition at Cornish College of the Arts. Learn about each musician at www.martinkuuskmann.com and www.jovisan.net See Town, Page 13 Kuuskmann and pianist, composer Jovino Santos in concert, featuring contemporary classical and bossa nova masters, presented by Chamber Music San Juans. Tickets; $26 adults, $13 student reserved, $5 RUSH. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.
Monday, Sept. 17 Film Screening & Discussion hosted by Rob Simpson, 7 p.m. Film series is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, call the Library at 378-2798 or e-mail Adrienne Bourne.
Thursday, Sept. 20 Get Crafty, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Library meeting room, free. Learn new ways of using your creativity and problem solving skills. All materials provided, no registration necessary. Activities are appropriate for both boys and girls grades 5th-8th. Light snack provided. Info, Melina Lagios, 378-2798. Washington Voting Rights with David A. Perez, 7:30 p.m. Library meeting room, free. Seattle attorney David Perez will discuss the Washington State Voting Rights Act, which he
helped draft, and other voting rights issues affecting Washington state. The public is invited and questions are welcome. Co- sponsored by San Juan Island Library and League of Women Voters of the San Juans.
Friday, Sept. 21 Teen Brain and Communication Series, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. FH High School Commons, free. Hear Dr. Laura Kastner, author of Getting to Calm speak. Joint sponsors are San Juan Island Library and the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and Griffin Bay Bookstore.
Saturday, Sept. 22 Pearl Django, 7:30 p.m., SJCT. Gypsy jazz faves heat up the Whittier stage. Tickets: $20 adults; $10 student reserved; $5 student RUSH. 378-3210 or www.sjctheatre.org. Blue Sea Festival, All-day event, featuring live music, food, beverages, ecoexhibits, presentations. SJC Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Sea Shepherd Gallery. Tickets: $35 (advance), $40 (at the door), children under 12 free. Info, 370-5311, www. seashepherd.org.
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Ferry tales; allure of license plates When 33 percent are from far away, there’s bound to be some confusion By Peggy Butler
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irst the statistics then a unique “ferry tale.” At least I hope it’s unique. August 29, the 10:55 a.m. ferry, Friday Harbor to Anacortes: I wanted to do a statistical analysis of how many out-of-state license plates were onboard compared to Washington plates onboard. I counted a total of 43 cars on two different decks to see if the statistics were comparable. Out of the 23 cars on the upper ramp, which must have arrived later than the ones on the bottom ramp, 15 were Washingtonians and eight were from: New Mexico, California, Arizona, Utah, North Dakota, Tennessee, Oregon, and British Columbia. I was an English major but that looks like almost 33 percent out of state plates. To ensure that this was not an outlier ramp, I checked the bottom on the opposite side. I found 14 Washington plates and six from: New Jersey, two from Oregon, two from California, and one from British Columbia. Check it out, but that sounds like almost 33 percent. Just for the record, someone saw me with my writing pad and asked what I was doing. Then he offered the information that his brother, whose car was also on the ferry, had driven up from Kentucky. He assured me that the car had a Kentucky plate.
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Carnival offers games, prizes, family fun
Family fun and thrills of an old-fashioned carnival come alive Sunday, Sept. 9 from noon to 3 p.m., at Friday Harbor Elementary School. A “FUNdraiser” for Island Rec’s new support group, FANS, Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec, features more than 16 activity booths with prizes — from “Wheel of Fortune” to “The Incredible Edible Cupcake Walk”, to “Bowling Bonanza.” Four inflatable “bouncy” houses will also be on hand, as well as such goodies as cotton candy and snocones. The Kiwanis Club’s “K-Boose” will also be baking up juicy hamburgers, hot dogs and more. Admission is free; proceeds from the games and food — $1 tickets will be sold, with items ranging from $1 to $4 each — will help FANS in its nonprof-
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it mission to create new opportunities for Island Rec to expand its parks, programs and services. “Island Rec currently has very effective programs, but fundraisers like this can help make them even stronger and provide more opportunities for all members of our community,” said FANS President Cathy
Some people get pretty excited about riding the ferries. They may even get a little disoriented by all the excitement. They often lose their cars. Or go to the water end of the boat to walk off. I’ve heard of people too scared to get out of their cars. Or too scared to drive onto the ferry, “Couldn’t they drive it on for me?” Don’t worry we say. The great people at the ferry docks will tell you just what to do. That was not the problem my daughter had a couple of weeks ago. She is not worried about the ferry ride. She comes to rest. She works hard. She was asleep in her car, leaning against the door to rest her weary head. Over the loud speaker the blaring announcement: “Friday Harbor! Friday Harbor!”—you know the routine. My teenage granddaughter was absorbed in her I-Phone, chatting with friends, when suddenly someone wrenched open the driver’s door, demanding “you’re in my car!” Without the support of the door, my daughter fell into the darkness and looked up into the face of an outraged gentleman. Sleep doesn’t make us especially lucid. But she did know where she was and where she had been. “But I’ve been here the whole time,” she pleaded with wide eyes. Behind the car, a woman, perhaps the man’s wife, a more cautious soul, examined the license plate. My granddaughter might have texted her friends, “Help! car-nappers on the ferry! We’re surrounded!” My daughter roused from her semi-conscious state and pulled herself back into the seat. She looked around—yes she was still where she had been. It was her car. By that time at the rear of the car a realization was settling in. The couple Kromer. “Plus, a carnival is a wonderful way for families to support Island Rec while at the same time having a great time together!” The carnival also features a “razzle dazzle” raffle and plenty of surprises. For more information, contact Kromer at 3705315, or visit Island Rec, at www.islandrec.org.
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quietly melted away. Presumably they had a car somewhere on the ferry. People manage to arrive at the ferry terminal from all over the United States after confronting crazy city traffic, long, boring, arrow-straight highways over thousands of miles, teeth-chattering narrow mountain passes—but when they reach Washington State Ferries, the end of the line, the excitement may be too much; the gentle rock of the boat, the sparkling sea beneath, the glorious emerald islands dotted with fantasy homes. Perhaps it’s the long tedious hours behind the wheel, or perhaps it’s the thrill of our scenic beauty. Perhaps the fresh air does something. You’ve heard the drill. I recommend the following: “Friday Harbor, Friday Harbor. Look around you and make sure you know where you are. Pick up your brochures and belonging. Please return to your own vehicles!” — Editor's note: Peggy Butler’s musings on license plates and other island novelties, like oystercatchers, are published periodically by the Journal, and on SanJuanJournal.com.
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The Strategic News Service (www.stratnews.com) is seeking an
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is looking for the enthusiastic sales associates who want to provide legendary customer service and enjoy a team work environment. Sales Associates will have opportunity to develop lasting relationships with team members and customers. If you take pride in the work you do and want to give back to the San Juan Island community, Ace of Friday Harbor just may be “the place� for you! Duties include: - Providing Legendary Customer Service - Assisting customers in: Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Paint, Propane Fills, Lawn/Garden, Key Cutting, Power tools, General Hardware, Camping/fishing and More! - Light Assembly - Point of Sale Cashier duties - Inventory stocking, facing etc. Qualifications - High school degree or equivalent. - Able to lift and carry at least 60 lbs - Able to work standing for 7 consecutive hours (2 breaks every 8 hours) - Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills Must possess a “Team� attitude and a willingness to learn hardware skills - Ability to take direction - Must be available weekdays, weekends and holidays as scheduled Go To WWW.ACEFH.COM to download application or stop by the Ace Friday Harbor store and pick one up. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY SEPT 7th Email applications to donny@acefh.com or Fax to 360-378-6006 or drop off at Ace of Friday Harbor-340 Argyle Ave ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT The Journal of The San Juans’ in beautiful Friday Harbor, WA seeks an enthusiastic, motivated Advertising Sales Representative to sell advertising to our island clients. The successful candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented and possess exceptional customer service skills. Previous sales experience required and media sales a plus! Reliable insured transportation and good driving record required. We offer base salary plus commissions, excellent health benefits, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Please send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/JSJADSALES Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106 Poulsbo, WA 98370
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The Bainbridge Island Review, a weekly community newspaper located in western Washington state, is accepting applications for a parttime general assignment Reporter. The ideal candidate will have solid reporting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowledge of the AP Stylebook, be able to shoot photos and video, be able to use InDesign, and contribute to staff blogs and Web updates. We offer vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. If you have a passion for community news reporting and a desire to work in an ambitious, dynamic newsroom, we want to hear from you. E.O.E. Email your resume, cover letter and up to 5 non-returnable writing, photo and video samples to hr@soundpublishing.com Or mail to BIRREP/HR Dept., Sound Publishing, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Get the ball rolling... Call 800-388-2527 today.
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seeks two Crew Chiefs to organize and direct activities in roads, stormwater, solid waste, and/or facilities. One position is based on Lopez Island and one is based on Orcas Island. For application and job description visit: www.sanjuanco.com or contact Human Resources at (360)370-7402. Open until filled. EOE.
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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 A PUBLIC HEARING desired by the Council without addi- at the hearing by delivery in person. TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON A tional written notice. Please deliver 8 copies of all written SAN JUAN COUNTY SOLID At the hearing, members of the pub- comments to the Clerk of the San WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN lic will be invited to speak and/or pro- Juan County Council at 55 Second NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the vide written statements regarding the Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 San Juan County Council will con- proposed Plan. After the public testi- Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA duct a continuation of the public mony portion of the hearing has end- 98250. The draft Plan is filed at the hearing of August 28, 2012, for the ed, the Council will deliberate and Office of the County Council, 55 Secpurpose of receiving testimony on consider modifications to the Plan ond Street, Friday Harbor, WA, and the Draft San Juan County Solid and that are proposed by members of the may be inspected and copies obHazardous Waste public, county employees or the tained at the Council offices during San Juan CountyManagement Community Development & Planning Plan. The willO.beBox held Council. TheWA. proposed 135public Rhonehearing Street, P. 947, Friday Harbor, 98250 Plan may each business day between the in the (360) Council Hearing(360) Room at 55 Fax then be 378-3922 adopted with or without mod- hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 378-2354 3782116 (360) Second Street, Friday Harbor, Wash- ifications. The Plan and the draft resolution to ington Permits@co.san-juan.wa.us on Tuesday, September 11,www.co-san-juan.wa.us All persons wishing to be heard on adopt it may also be viewed 24 2012, beginning at 10:15 AM. The this matter are encouraged to attend. hours a day at the County website at & Sounder hearingTo: mayThe beJournal continued from time Written comments may be submitted http://sanjuanco.com/swmp/. For to time and place to place as may be in advance of the hearing by mail or more information please contact the Please publish once on 09/05/2012 and bill Community Development & Planning
Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or Public Works at 360-370-0500. LEGAL NO. SJ419173 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder. September 5, 2012. NOTICE OF LAND BANK COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING on its PROPOSED 2013 EXPENDITURE AND ACQUISITION PLAN The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. to consider itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2013 Expenditure and Acquisition Plan .
Public testimony will be heard. The 10:30 a.m. Public Hearing will take place in the Eastsound Fire Station Meeting Room, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island. Copies of the draft Plan are available upon request from the Land Bank office beginning on Tuesday September 4, 2012, (378-4402), 328 Caines Street, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to comment in writing on the draft Plan should submit a statement to the Land Bank office no later than 12:00 noon, September 19, 2012. Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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461550014, Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ransome Cove LLC, c/o 462221002, Francine Shaw, PO Box 2112 462212001, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Henry Island 261211001, 599 Condor Crag North LLC Lois Lane, off c/o Bob Querry, PO Box 2573 Dolphin Bay Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Orcas Island 242412007, 47 David and Kathleen Noreen Agate Beach 47 Agate Beach Lane Lane, Lopez, WA 98261 Lopez Island 272450007, 860 Mary and Jerry Noesen, PO Box Olga Road, 334, Deer Harbor, WA 98243 Orcas Island 271458001, 233 Orcas Road, Orcas Island
Jeffrey and Inga Beehler c/o Teri Williams, PO Box 1001 Eastsound, WA 98245
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 197-11-158 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.
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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 DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx ,%'!,ĂĽ./ ĂĽ3* ĂĽ0UBLISHED ĂĽ4HEĂĽ*OURNALĂĽOFĂĽTHEĂĽ3ANĂĽ*UANĂĽ)SLANDS ĂĽ4HEĂĽ)SLANDS ĂĽ3OUNDER ĂĽ3EPTEMBERĂĽ ĂĽ LEGAL NO. SJ-653435
Islanders Bank 10/10/12 9/26/12 Admin. Bldg.. 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, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. 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. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. Hearing examiner
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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON - SAN JUAN COUNTY SAN JUAN COUNTY, Petitioner, v. DAREN HAYES, a single man, G. DEBRITZ, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; C. DEBRITZ, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; GEORGE DEBRITZ, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; CHRISTINE DEBRITZ, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; THOMAS L. MCFADDEN, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; CHARLES NIEMEYER, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; ELVINA NIEMEYER, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; CHARLES NEIMEYER, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; ELVINA NEIMEYER, married or unmarried, if living and if deceased; ELLEN NIEMEYER, married or unmarried, if living and if de-
ceased; ELLEN NEIMEYER, married or unmarried, if living and deceased; DENNIS DEBRITZ and VIRGINIA DEBRITZ, husband and wife, and the marital community thereof; THOMAS WOOD and ELOISE WOOD, husband and wife, and the marital community thereof; NORMA MILLER and ROD MILLER, husband and wife, and the marital community thereof; MARLENE ALLBRIGHT and JOHN DOE ALLBRIGHT, husband and wife, and the marital community thereof; JUDITH ROTTER MCINTYRE and LONNY MCINTYRE, husband and wife, and the marital community thereof; JEANNIE ARDRA LODGE and WILLIAM J. LODGE, husband and wife, and the marital community thereof; WILLIAM J. MANION and JANE DOE MANION, husband and wife and the marital community thereof; UNKNOWN OWNERS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF G. DEBRITZ, C. DEBRITZ, GEORGE DEBRITZ, CHRISTINE DEBRITZ, HENRY W. PARROTT, THOMAS L. MCFADDEN, CHARLES NEIMEYER, ELVINA NEIMEYER, CHARLES NIEMEYER, ELVINA NIEMEYER, ELLEN NEIMEYER, ELLEN NIEMEYER, and
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ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Respondents. Case No. 12-2-05176-4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to the said G. DEBRITZ, C. DEBRITZ, GEORGE DEBRITZ, CHRISTINE DEBRITZ, THOMAS L. MCFADDEN, CHARLES NIEMEYER, ELVINA NIEMEYER, CHARLES NEIMEYER, ELVINA NEIMEYER, ELLEN NIEMEYER, ELLEN NEIMEYER, UNKNOWN OWNERS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF G. DEBRITZ, C. DEBRITZ, GEORGE DEBRITZ, CHRISTINE DEBRITZ, HENRY W. PARROTT, THOMAS L. MCFADDEN, CHARLES NEIMEYER, ELVINA NEIMEYER, CHARLES NIEMEYER, ELVINA NIEMEYER, ELLEN NEIMEYER, ELLEN NIEMEYER, and ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN:
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You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 5th day of September 2012, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled Court, and answer the complaint of the Petitioner San Juan County and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Petitioner San Juan County, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the petition for condemnation, which has been filed with the clerk of said Court. The object of this action is to condemn a road right-of-way for use by the public over a portion of the west sixteen (16) feet of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 12, Township 37 North, Range 2 West, W.M., San Juan County, which is located on Orcas Island and more particularly described in the petition for condemnation, and for such other and further relief as the Court deems equitable and just. Date: August 30, 2012 Friday Harbor, Washington
RANDALL K. GAYLORD PROSECUTING ATTORNEY By: Jonathan W. Cain, WSBA #37979 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Attorney for San Juan County By: Jonathan W. Cain, WSBA #37979 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Attorney for San Juan County San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney 350 Court Street, P. O. Box 760 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 TEL. (360) 378-4101 FAX. (360) 378-3180 LEGAL NO. SJ417214 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2012.
TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES AGENDA - TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Chambers - 60 Second Street September 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM 12:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access 12:05 PM Proclamation - Constitution Week 12:10 PM Ordinance No. 1491 Amending Section 2.66.020 of the Friday Harbor Municipal Code relating to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 12:20 PM Resolution No. 1904 - Authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal for decorative poly-canvas street banners and hardware 12:25 PM PUBLIC HEARING Amending the 2012 Town Budget 12:35 PM Ordinance No. 1494 Amending the 2012 Town Budget 12:40 PM Ordinance No. 1493 - Fixing salaries of officials and non-represented personnel 12:45 PM Ordinance No. 1492 Amending the 2002 Town of Friday
Harbor Comprehensive Plan 12:55 PM Administrator’s Report Payment of Claims and Payroll Approval of Minutes Future Agenda Items Citizen Response Adjourn September 6, 2012 at 5:30 PM Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street 5:30 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access 5:35 PM Council discussion of refinancing 2003 Sewer Revenue Bonds 5:45 PM Council discussion regarding Town budget priorities 6:00 PM Council discussion regarding Pear Point / Turn Point Connector Road County Council Update Future Agenda Items Citizen Response EXECUTIVE SESSIONS - Regarding real estate acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
Adjourn LEGAL NO. FH419182 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 5, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Friday Harbor, Washington, will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to amend the 2012 Town Budget, at 12:25 PM on September 6, 2012, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 60 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Copies of the amendments are available for review at Town Hall, 60 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday beginning September 3, 2012. LEGAL NO. FH419190 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 5, 2012
Town of Friday Harbor LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 12:00 PM Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street, Friday Harbor 12:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call Approval of Minutes Discussion, inquiry and presentations with Applicants: Visitor’s Bureau (Hopkins) SJI Chamber of Commerce (2) (Kirschner) Whale Museum (Atkinson) Friday Harbor Art Market Association (Pigman) Pacific Island Research Institute (Danaher) Artstock (Fullerton) Skagit Valley College/WSU (Atwell) Discussion and deliberation regarding eligibility of Hotel Motel Excise Tax Grant applications (time permitting)
Discussion and deliberation regarding funding recommendation of Hotel Motel Excise Tax Grant application (time permitting) Future agenda items (time permitting) 1:00 PM CONTINUATION OF MEETING TO Wednesday, September 19, 2012 @ 12:00 p.m. if needed. LEGAL NO. FH419187 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 5, 2012
MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In re Estate of FRANCES T. MORRIS, Deceased. No. 12-4-05040-4 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 29, 2012
Robin J. VanHyning, Personal Representative John David Wickham, WSBA No. 26068, Attorney for Personal Representative of the Estate of Frances T. Morris P.O. Box 893 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 San Juan County Superior Court Cause No. 12-4-05040-4 LEGAL NO. J417063 Published: The Journal of The San Juan Islands. August 29, September 5, 12, 2012. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In re Estate of JAN MOSES SMULOVITZ, Deceased. No. 12-4-05044-7 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the
personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 29, 2012 Constantia K. Smulovitz, Personal Representative John David Wickham, WSBA No. 26068, Attorney for Personal Representative of the Estate of Jan Moses Smulovitz P.O. Box 893 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 San Juan County Superior Court Cause No. 12-4-05044-7 LEGAL NO. J417070 Published: The Journal of The San Juan Islands. August 29, September 5, 12, 2012. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In re Estate of WILLIAM LEE MASON, Deceased. No. 12-4-05045-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: August 29, 2012 Norma S. Mason, Personal Representative John David Wickham, WSBA No. 26068, Attorney for Personal Representative of the Estate of William Lee Mason P.O. Box 893 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 San Juan County Superior Court Cause No. 12-4-05045-5 LEGAL NO. J417057
Published: The Journal of The San Juan Islands. August 29, September 5, 12, 2012. NOTICE San Juan Island School District #149 is soliciting bids from qualified contractor’s to paint Friday Harbor High School’s exterior. Sealed bids will be received no later than 12:00 PM (NOON) Tuesday September 11, 2012 at the School District office located at 285 Blair Street, Friday Harbor, Washington, 98250 or by email to mcumming@sjisd.wednet.edu For more information contact John Gresseth, Project Manager at (360) 378-6364 or architects@rockisland.com , PO Box 3147, Friday Harbor WA 98250 or see the posting on the district website h t t p : / / w w w. s j i s d . we d n e t . e d u / d o main/33 Alternative bid: The District will consider alternative bids (separately from the main school painting bid) to paint the exterior of Turnbull Gym located on the main campus. Bids must be sealed and presented at the same opening. A pre bid walk-through is scheduled for 3:00 PM September 7 at the entrance to Friday Harbor High School, 45 Blair Ave, Friday Harbor, WA. San Juan Island School District #149 is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. LEGAL NO. J416861 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. August 29, September 5, 2012
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Wedding bells: Sorensen & Boydston 378-3937 FRIDAY HARBOR • Hours By Appointment
Rachel Sorensen and Galen Boydston were married Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in an outdoor wedding on Waldron Island, at the home
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of the groom’s aunt, Thea Patten. Rachel is the daughter of Don Sorensen and Sara Smith of Tacoma. Galen is the son of Tom Boydston and Suki Patten Boydston of Friday Harbor. The wedding was attended by the couple’s families, much of the Waldron community, and a few dozen of their friends. The newlyweds first met at Evergreen State College, where they were captains of the women’s and men’s rowing crew teams, respectively. A 2010 graduate of Evergreen, Boydston works as a forestry technician and arborist-in-training for Orcas Island-based Rain Shadow Forestry Consultants. Sorenson, who last year studied abroad in
Newlyweds Galen Boydston and Rachel Sorenson.
India, doing volunteer work in an orphanage and kindergarten, accepted Boydston’s proposal of marriage and engagement ring while the two were on a hike in the Himalayas, at 10,000 feet. The couple will reside in
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Deer Harbor, but this fall Rachel will commute half the week to Tacoma, where she is lead teacher for the preschool/kindergarten class at the Tacoma Waldorf School, which she attended in her youth.
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Wednesday Michelle Loftus: “I thought they said Playboy Bunnies.”
Life just got easier...
Thursday: Laura Tuttle: “But I don’t know how to whistle… just do as we planned.”
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