Journal of the San Juans, September 19, 2012

Sports

Wolverines on a roll; soccer team nets third straight page 9

Scene

End of summer sizzles; Pearl Django strikes up ‘Gypsy Jazz’ page 11

Editorial

Fighting the good fight; October is Breast Cancer awareness month page 7

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Wolverines reclaim Island Cup

By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

What’s the problem?

That’s what Frank Penwell wants to know.

Penwell has operated various businesses at the same location on Roche Harbor Road since he bought the property in 1978. He says, “I’ve obtained every permit anybody said I had to have” during that time.

He presently operates Consignment Treasures as a 501(c) (3) recycling and reuse charity on the property, under a conditional use permit obtained in 2008. “I set up Consignment Treasures as an expansion of the Lion’s Club ‘Reach Out and Recycle’ program, and to use the proceeds for charitable purposes,” Penwell said.

One of the conditions of the 2008 permit states: “A recycling drop off point is not allowed unless later authorized by changes to current county code requirements.”

Penwell didn’t think much of that condition because he thought the “changes” would be passed and implemented that same year, allowing him to continue to accept recycling.

When Unified Development Code amendments were proposed, Penwell thought the County Council would straighten out the “drop-off ” problem. The council recently passed the development code amendments, with changes to provisions involving recycling centers and recycling collection points.

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The Friday Harbor football team hoists high the Island Cup trophy in celebration of the Wolverines victory in the annual inter-island clash with local rival Orcas. Friday Harbor won 41-0 (see scoreboard in background).

Homes earn double dose of green

(For coverage of the Island Cup, and more sports, see page. 9)

OPALCO’s Anne Bertino presents Frank and Christine Beckert with a check, which they received for having an energy-efficient home.

Journal staff report

Money in the bank, and energy savings too.

Ten new homeowners were awarded checks for $1,710 each by Orcas Power & Light Cooperative for the energy efficient homes that they helped build through Homes for Islanders.

The rewards include $1,500 for the Northwest Energy Star certification, $110 for Energy Star appliances and $100 for energy efficient lighting.

The checks were presented at

The Wolverines grabbed an early lead and the upper hand right from the start.

They marched 97 yards on their very first possession and scored what would be the first of six touchdowns with nearly five minutes in the opening quarter still left on the clock.

They scored their second touchdowns well before the first quarter had elapsed, and by then it was clear that the route was on.

What it may have lacked in drama the 2012 version of the Island Cup, the annual interisland gridiron showdown between the Vikings of Orcas and the Wolverines, made up for in pure delight for the Friday Harbor faithful, as jubilation swept through the ranks of a football team that for two years were forced to watch their rivals first lay claim to and then successfully defend the rights to house the coveted Island Cup trophy.

While the glamour and excitement of that victory may fade as time marches on, the sense of achievement is sure to linger when players on the team recall the effort that it takes to climb back to the top.

Journal photo / Scott Rasmussen

a luncheon at OPALCO’s Friday Harbor office on Friday, Sept. 14.

Homes that have earned the Northwest Energy Star rating are at least 15 percent more efficient than homes built to current state building codes.

Building homes to the Energy Star standards guarantees high quality construction and efficient systems that provide homeowners with a more comfortable home

plus smaller utility bills, according to OPALCO. OPALCO offers residential rebates for appliances, heat pumps, and weatherization and commercial rebates for lighting and special projects.

The most efficient way to get started on a rebate award is to schedule a Home Snapshot Energy Assessment.

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Ferries lose 25-cent surcharge to 520 bridge “Sustainable funding for ferries” has been a county legislative priority for the past 50 years, and it may continue as nothing more than a wish for the foreseeable future.

County Councilman and Ferry Advisory Committee member Howie Rosenfeld points out that fares have doubled during the past 10 years and he’s not optimistic that the Washington

Legislature will provide sustainable funding necessary to avoid future fare increases, despite the fact that raising fares often results in reductions in ridership and revenues.

“It’s discouraging,” says Rosenfeld, who points out that the legislature raised 10 license-related fees in 2012 just to provide partial budget funding until July, 2013, for a variety of transportation programs, including ferry operations.

A 25-cent vessel replacement sur“We are His workmanship.” charge on every ferry fare, enacted in Ephesians 2:10 2011, is expected to raise about $6.3 million in the current biennium. But ISLANDS COMMUNITY CHURCH almost every dollar in that account 127-A GILBERT ROAD, FRIDAY HARBOR is being transferred to the SR 520 Worship @ 10:00 AM • Phone: 360-378-4154 Corridor Account, presumably to help build the new 520 Lake Washington Duck Soup Inn bridge.

The current two-year ferry system Presents the operating budget is just under $500

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million. Lopez resident and former San Juan County commissioner Tom Cowan, now a state transportation commissioner, is not optimistic that the Legislature will raise taxes to provide sustainable funding any time soon, for either ferries or highways.

Cowan, as vice-chair of the transportation commission, heads up a study to develop longterm transportation funding. One idea: user fees such as tolls and vehicle mileage assessments.

With the study just beginning, Cowan can’t predict either the substance of what might be proposed or whether a “user fee” based on vehicle mileage could pass the legislature.

But for now, with gas taxes declining as car gas mileage increases, “user fees” may be the only viable option for long-term, sustainable road and ferry funding.

– Steve Wehrly, Journal Reporter

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submerged reef near Sinclair Island The extent of the repair ahead for San Juan County Sheriff ’s Boat Guardian has yet to be determined.

The Guardian ran aground on a submerged reef near Sinclair Island, just north of Cypress Island, Saturday, Sept. 8, while shuttling a San Juan Island EMS crew and three people injured in a golf cart rollover crash at about 1 a.m. on Decatur Island. The Guardian, piloted by a Sheriff ’s deputy at the time, was en route to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham when it struck the reef roughly 45 minutes after leaving Decatur.

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San Juan County Sheriff’s boat the ‘Guardian’.

Coast Guard as a captain, according to the Sheriff ’s Department.

After the Guardian ran aground, a Coast Guard cutter was dispatched from Bellingham to transport the three people injured in the golf cart crash to the hospital.

The Guardian was lifted off the reef with a rising tide later that day, and travelled under its own power

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to a boatyard in Bellingham for damage assessment. As of Thursday, Sheriff Rob Nou said the department has yet to receive a detailed list of the damage or the amount of repair that will be required.

Nou said injuries to those in the golf cart were nonlife threatening and that the crash remains under investigation.

The Guardian, outfitted to serve as a marine ambulance, is regularly used to transport medical patients to the mainland throughout the San Juan Islands.

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Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL LOPEZ High Low Precip Sept. 10 66 49 — Sept. 11 65 44 — Sept. 12 68 41 — Sept. 13 74 47 — Sept. 14 72 47 — Sept. 15 69 48 — Sept. 16 73 47 — Precipitation in September: .05” Precipitation in 2012: 16.10” Reported by Jack Giard Bakerview Rd. ORCAS High Low Precip Sept. 10 64 48 .09 Sept. 11 64 44 — Sept. 12 70 38 — Sept. 13 75 41 — Sept. 14 72 44 — Sept. 15 70 49 — Sept. 16 72 44 — Precipitation in September: .09” Precipitation in 2012: 17.69” Reported by John Willis Olga San Juan High Low Precip Sept. 10 64 50 .01 Sept. 11 61 46 — Sept. 12 66 48 — Sept. 13 72 51 — Sept. 14 71 51 — Sept. 15 70 53 — Sept. 16 72 51 — Precipitation in September: .04” Precipitation in 2012: 13.66” Reported by Weather Underground Roche Harbor Water Systems

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Outdoor burn season delayed

The start of outdoor burning season will be delayed because of unusually dry weather and a high-level of fire danger, according to local fire officials.

Due to the delay, permits for outdoor burning, residential and commercial, will not be issued beginning Oct. 1, as customary.

Because the risk of fire remains high, the start of open burning season will be delayed until the fire danger is reduced to a more manageable level, county Fire Marshal Steve Marler said in a press release.

A total of .05 inches of rain have been recorded on San Juan Island since the end of July, according to Weather Underground, which tracks daily weather statistics at Roche Harbor Resort Water Systems.

Marler adds that until enough rain falls to significantly reduce the fire danger, burn permits will remain unavailable in San Juan County, and that the delay is expected to last through most of October.

Updates will be issued as conditions change.

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Cimarron gains edge in Orcas trash tug-of-war Orcas Recycling seen as unprepared to manage entire trash operation

By Steve Wehrly, Journal Reporter

Plans and taxes are easy.

Contracts are hard. At least for the San Juan County Council.

The County Council on Sept. 11 passed the final version of the draft county Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan previously approved by the council and the Washington Department of Ecology. Then, the council increased the present 10 percent excise tax on garbage to 16 percent.

Both items took about 30 minutes. The next agenda item took three times as long.

Responding to a staff report recommending “timely negotiation” of con-

Group named to pick Sutton Rd. trash vendor The vendor selection committee to choose one or more private operators for the Sutton Road self-haul drop box site on San Juan Island was approved by the County Council Sept. 11.

County Councilman Rich Peterson will be chairman of the committee, which includes Public Works Utility Manager Ed Hale, dropbox site Superintendent Jeff Clark, Friday Harbor Town Administrator Duncan Wilson, and Solid Waste Advisory Committee members Jeremy Talbott and Ed Greub.

The committee will review proposals submitted to the county in response to the Request for Proposals prepared by Public Works. The dropbox site is owned by the Town of Friday Harbor, but under the RFP, additional land, identified as the Sundstrom Property, adjacent to the town-owned site, could be included. Proposals must be submitted to the county administrator by Oct. 1, 2012.

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tracts for nine solid waste services at the Orcas transfer station, the council discussed the relative merits of Cimarron Trucking, which now hauls waste from Orcas under contract with garbage giant Waste Management, and Orcas Recycling Services, the local non-profit operator of The Exchange re-use facility at the Orcas station.

“I like the passion that Orcas Recycling brings to the table,” said Councilman Howie Rosenfeld. “Local control has lots of advantages and I think they will be much more likely to achieve our goals to reduce, re-use and recycle.”

Rosenfeld tried to convince his colleagues to continue the hearing on Orcas Island at a council meeting already scheduled for October, but a majority of the council was ready to vote.

The discussion and vote were prompted by Utility Manager Ed Hale’s recommendation that the county approve negotiation of contracts “to ensure transition of the site by the end of 2012.” The current contract for waste and recycling disposal by Waste Management ends on Dec. 31, 2012.

In a 5-1 decision, with Rosenfeld dissenting, the council voted to accept the recommendations outlined

by Hale in the staff report.

Cimarron Enterprises was recommended to provide self-haul and bulk garbage and recycling services, services that require use of the tipping floor at the facility.

The tipping floor generates the bulk of the revenue from both garbage and recycling.

Both the staff report and council members noted that

Cimarron’s finances, personnel and experience with garbage give them the edge.

Responding to Rosenfeld’s preference for Orcas Recycling, Council chairwoman Patty Miller said the goal was two contracts “that assure financial viability of each service and each provider with no subsidization” by the county.

The staff report recommended Orcas Recycling should provide reuse, selfhaul recycling, composting, construction material reclamation and resale, special waste handling (oil, batteries, antifreeze, appliances), “producer responsibility programs” such as e-waste and fluorescent light bulbs, and “community outreach services on Orcas to further the county’s long term goals for reuse and waste reduction.”

Rosenfeld, joined in part

by Councilwoman Lovel Pratt, said Orcas Recycling would “better advance overall goals of recycling, reuse and long-term waste reduction.”

Miller, however, noted that Cimarron was ready now to handle and transport garbage and bulk recycling off Orcas. Orcas Recycling Services, on the other hand, had not yet identified a transportation partner or shown the council how it could take over operations by the end of the year, according to Miller and others on the council.

Miller did acknowledge that “ORS (Orcas Recycling Services) may be the best long-term solution.” To that end, she hopes the Cimarron contract could be limited to five years, giving Orcas Recycling time to expand its services beyond its present, and highly regarded, reuse program.

Meanwhile, the “easy” part of the council agenda imposed a 16 percent excise

tax on garbage pick-up and self-haul fees, which will raise about $331,000 per year to finance the county’s solid waste budget, including debt payments. The Lopez Solid Waste District also imposed a similar 16 percent tax, which Public Works Director Frank Mulcahy estimates would raise about $40,000 - just enough for Lopez to pay an agreed-upon annual contribution of $39,000 for its part of the county’s solid waste budget.

The tax applies only to garbage collections and drop-off, not to recyclables, re-use or other non-garbage services.

In an earlier staff report, Hale estimated that applying the tax to recyclables and related services could reduce the tax

to 12 percent, but that idea was rejected by the council to keep recycling costs attractive.

The “hard” part will be structuring contracts acceptable to Cimarron and Orcas Recycling - especially providing a revenue stream that will permit Orcas Recycling to develop services beyond its present reuse business.

Mulcahy is confident it can and will be done.

“We can negotiate a contract with Orcas Recycling so they can develop a business plan with the revenue it needs to be successful,” he said. “I think the council’s goals for solid waste in the county are definitely achievable with hard work and positive thinking by everyone.”

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Continued from page 1 But Penwell believes these changes actually work against a solution for Consignment Treasures.

He insists that the amendments will make continued operation impossible by designating drop-off recy-

cling as a “non-conforming use”, unable to be remedied by another conditional use permit.

Adding further intrigue, because of other problems with the new development code, Councilman Howie Rosenfeld made a “motion to reconsider” the recently passed ordinance, opening up the entire law to further

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amendment. Rosenfeld has not indicated whether he regrets his motion to reconsider, although finding four council votes in favor of reopening this process seems unlikely.

Additionally, Penwell claims that the wetlands critical areas ordinance now being considered by the county council will subject the property, which has two ponds, to possible criminal

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Pratt has said she intends to be there to offer her side of the argument. Rosenfeld hasn’t decided what he’ll do, but his November election opponent, Marc Forlenza, says he “will be on the dais” at the Mullis Center.

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contractor on the job, but many local contractors have been involved as well. More than twenty local dump trucks hauled gravel from the barge landing near Jackson Beach to the plant where the asphalt is being mixed. Some of the rock and topsoil being placed on the airport came from local sources.

Port Director Marilyn O’Connor said, “It’s great to see our local businesses benefit from a big project like this.

The contractor has worked hard to use island companies wherever possible.”

The Port of Friday Harbor obtained a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to pay for 90 percent of the $3.4 million cost of this project. About $90,700 came from Washington State Department of Transportation, and about $250,000 from the Port.

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During September, Medicare households receive information from their current drug plan describing plan changes for the coming year and a “Medicare & You” handbook listing all plans available for 2013 in our area. Low income families receive notices about continuing eligibility for Medicare Savings Plan and Extra Help with prescription costs.

Bring your prescription list and current costs to one of these two events to have your questions answered and receive personal, oneon-one assistance from a trained volunteer counselor: —Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2:304:30 p.m. at the Mullis Center —Thursday, Nov. 8, 3-5 p.m. at the San Juan Library Presentations include Medicare explanatory overview to benefit new participants. Information by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) is prepared by the Office of the Washington State Insurance Commissioner from resources provided

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SJC Dems host candidate Q & A’s

The November election will be here before you know it.

If you have questions about issues or candidates, here's an opportunity to get some answers.

Washington state Rep. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, will be at the San Juan County Democratic Headquarters in Friday Harbor Tuesday, Sept. 25, for a two-hour election season Q & A session, beginning at 4 p.m. Lytton’s Q & A session is third in a series of "Come and Ask 'Em" programs sponsored by the local Democratic party, an informational series with elected representatives and other political figures in the run-up to the Nov. 6 general election. (for election information, visit San Juan County Elections at, https://wei.sos.wa.gov/county/sanjuan/en/Pages/default. aspx) Lineup for the election Q & A series: n Tuesday, Sept. 25: State Rep. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, 5-7 p.m. (this session will be devoted to discussion of charter

schools, a statewide initiative on the Nov. 6 general election ballot). n Tuesday, Oct. 2: District 3 County Councilman Howie Rosenfeld, 5:30-7 p.m. n Thursday, Oct. 8: Elaine Kendall, discussing San Juan County Initiative 2012-4, a measure which would prohibit growing of genetically modified organisms (GMO).

Kristine Lytton n Wednesday, Oct. 17, state Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, 4-6 p.m.

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News briefs Vacancy on town planning commission

Interested in helping guide the town’s future development?

If so, the Town of Friday Harbor is looking for a volunteer to fill a vacancy on its planning commission.

The five-member panel meets regularly and acts as a fact-finding agency of the town, with regard to growth and development. To that end, the commission has the duty of reviewing the town Comprehensive Plan and making recommendations to the Town Council about land-use matters. Vacancies are filled by appointment of the mayor, with consent of the town council.

To be considered, submit a letter of interest to the mayor’s office, at the Town of Friday Harbor, 60 Second Street, P.O. Box 219, Friday Harbor.

SJ Initiative policy group meets Sept. 26

The San Juan Initiative Policy Group will meet Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Friday

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Evelyn Hope Payne (Cockfield)

Evelyn Hope Payne, 88, a 22-year resident of Friday Harbor, died peacefully on July 3, 2012. She was born Dec. 27, 1923.

A memorial service in celebration of her life was held on July 14, 2012, at Friday Harbor Senior Center. You can read Evelyn's Obituary online at www.cremation.com.

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This is one of two Policy Group meetings for this fall.

The focus of the meeting is on reviewing the implementation of the 2008 recommendations endorsed by the San Juan County Council. For more information, email Linda Lyshall at lindal@sanjuanco.com.

Fishing derby folds, scholarship fund flush

After 27 years, the Einar Nielsen/Becky Barr Fishing Derby has folded.

Derby officials say that the annual fishing event has fallen victim to the combination of a slack economy and lack of manpower.

Still, the derby’s scholarship fund, managed by the ENBB Scholarship Foundation, remains robust, and, according to derby officials, will accrue a sufficient amount of annual interest to provide yearly scholarships to local students, as it has since its inception.

The Einar Nielsen/Becky Barr Fishing Derby, which ran each September, drew its name from two avid island fishing enthusiasts, longtime islander Einar

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Medical Center closed Saturdays in Oct., Nov.

Inter Island Medical Center urgent care/walkin clinic will be closed Saturdays in October and November, as all IIMC staff will be involved in comprehensive training.

IIMC medical staff will continue to provide emergency after-hour services in October and November.

The medical center is slated to close its doors for good following the opening of PeaceIsland Medical Center, tentatively scheduled for Nov. 26.

For information, contact IIMC Administrator Beth Williams Gieger, 360-3782141 ext. 23.

FOR SHAME! FOR SHAME! FOR SHAME! THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WANTS TO FENCE IN THE BUNNIES!

By Jeanie Garrett

When the park service sent out the questions about what and or how the islanders would like the park to continue with their prairie restoration, my response was “REMOVE THE NATIONAL PARK PEOPLE, AND BRING BACK THE BUNNIES!”Then I put an address label on it and sent it in.

The whole thing is an exercise in futility. I tried to turn in the park people to PETA but no response. THE S.O.B.’s (Save Our Bunnies folks) might get an inch but the flat landers will take the mile. They have federal funding and power.

We are just a bunch of good guys that didn’t like to see an entire thriving ecosystem die. Fences, yeah, have you heard the song, “Don’t Fence Me In”?

The last time the park guys asked for input, they didn’t want it. It wasn’t an appeal for input it was a proclamation, they told us what they were going to do, and they did it. I had an occasion that day to say to a pretty young gal, park ranger,“This is the worst atrocity that has ever happened to this island.”

I took the smile off her face, and I would do it again.

They don’t understand, the park rangers, are the invasive species. They should go away. Let nature take it’s course. Nature will always rebuild itself, but man can always find a way to kill it. What I told Mike Vouri the day of our nature walk, have you noticed everything that you are trying to protect is still here, the bunnies didn’t take anything away. The Marble Butterfly, the redoubt, it’s all still there, plus the prairie isn’t destroyed by the natural growth of trees, that without the bunnies, would have happened.

If you want to know the history of how man has really messed up, study what they did in Australia. Well it’s happening here and it makes me so sad.

I could cry which would be an exercise in futility. Putting a fence up is not what American Camp was all about, they were liberating the island from the British, now I wish that Lyman Cutler had kissed Griffin’s pig. Then the bunnies would have a safe haven. There would have been no “Pig War” hence no national park.

My grandmother was born here in 1896, my dad in 1906, my mom in 1916, and my Great-Great Grandfather, Peter Lawson arrived here in 1856. I have a vested interest in keeping the island life alive by saving it’s oldest and best friends. The bunnies, and by habitat the eagles, hawks, ospreys, all the predators that depend on them for food, plus the enjoyment of the people who have come to appreciate what they do and who loves them because they are there, well they used to be there. What has happened sucks big time.

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Thanks to almost all for your help

We’d like to thank Jenny Prescott of Acanthus, who closed her shop for three days to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary, and the island’s paramedics for their help with our daughter and with us when we needed them.

Thank you to the Sheriff ’s office for their help, and to Dr. Gossom and his staff, and to Dr. Wingren and staff as well.

We’d also like to thank Whidbey Island Bank for their help and to lots of other in Friday Harbor… less a few butts.

R & E Pyle San Juan Island

Rockets red glare; lesson learned

It’s September.

Clear blue skies, a quiet sparkle on the water, open windows inviting the last warm breezes. September is the month that island living is made for.

While Facebook pages everywhere fill with island memories, islanders begin to hunker down and prepare for winter. Gardens are cleaned up and compost piles readied for fall leaves, fall crops are planted, apple ladders brought out for the harvest.

Local merchants count their tills, happy yet relieved —another perfect summer.

Ahhhh.

So, with the festivals and whales and markets winding down, my thoughts turn

to one thing.

The 4th of July.

In this my first year as events coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce, I was flabbergasted to realize the enormity of putting on that quaint day of small-town fun, that kickoff for summer that is Independence Day in Friday Harbor: The Parade (thanks to organizers Lin and Pam Pearson), Pig War Picnic, Dancing and Fireworks.

Here’s the rub. Those fireworks are expensive— nearly $15,000 a year, all raised by hat-in-hand Chamber of Commerce staff and volunteers.

Shops share counter space with our little firecrackers that fill with donations from shoppers, and as we scrape up those coins and dollars, it is with a stubborn pride: the Chamber will not let the community down. The Fireworks will go on.

It occurs to me on this beautiful sparkling endof-summer afternoon that islanders may not know this.

Perhaps as I once did, you assume the fireworks are paid by town funds. Nope. It is your money that pays for those awe-inspiring flashes over the docks. Every one of you who drops something into those firecracker banks is a hero to us.

Yes, it is September, and my thoughts are on the 4th of July. This is a plea, hat in hand again, for your early donations to the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Fund.

Please don’t wait until next summer.

Call the chamber at 3785240 or drop in on Spring Street behind the General Store.

Rebecca Parks San Juan Island

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Good governance isn’t about speed

The Charter Review Commission published the following in its “findings”: “The Commission finds logically that the ability to make decisions in a group of three is more efficient than with six members.”

For a change, they are exactly correct.

Not only is three more “efficient” than six, but two is even more efficient, and for that matter, one is the most efficient of all. It’s called a dictatorship.

The CRC has missed the point entirely. “Efficiency” in decision making is not what we want. We want effectiveness, soundness and fairness to all citizens.

Fewer deliberating council members is naturally more “efficient”, since there are fewer viewpoints, and in reality, if two of the three members have a similar ideology the decision-making process does become a dictatorship with all of its “efficiencies”.

Democracy has always been recognized as being a bit messy, but we accept that characteristic because history has proven the disastrous nature of narrow focused decision making versus broad, inclusive, decision making.

You are in a position to decide what we want for our county.

Please reject amendments No. 1, No. 2, No. 3.

Charlie Bodenstab San Juan Island

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

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Little done, more costly with six

There have been recent letters expressing concern that Lopez Island would have equal footing in county governing along with Orcas and San Juan.

This was the status for about a hundred years, that is, until we created six commissioners five years ago.

Now we, the big boys on the block, demand that we must retain this 3-to-1 representation. Why? Are we smarter? Do we know what is best for everyone? Do we need more jobs here?

The state Supreme Court in their wisdom many years ago recognized that islands develop different personalities, from which come different needs and desires, and that they should all have equal representation.

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Therefore, San Juan County was given a waiver from the “one man one vote” rule.

That is how it worked for our entire history, except these last five years.

So now we have been the “Big Guy” for five years.

Have we taken the reins and led the county to new highs of accomplishments?

Hell no. But we have learned that six people dither and worry a problem to death much, much more than three people. Also, a case can be made that six people will spend more and cost more than three.

Demanding all the power is often counterproductive.

We will still have the majority of votes for all three commissioners.

Vote “Yes” on the Charter Review Commission changes.

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Beware Waldron

I write in support of the three charter amendments proposed by the Charter Review Commission.

I agree totally with their findings that: six council members are an awkward number — and just too many; the addition of a county administrator added too much expense without any real accountability to the voters; the committee system led to too many meetings being closed to the public.

I do appreciate the arduous work done by previous freeholders and the recent charter review committee.

Democracy can be a slow, See LETTERS, Page 8

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As I See It

A good fight CRC: recipe for micro-management

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wife. A mother. A daughter. A sister. A co-worker. A friend.

Cancer takes no regard for ties that bind when it strikes. And breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent forms of the disease.

In fact, the rate of new cases of breast cancer in Washington state is among the highest in the country. According to Breastcancer.org, about 1-in-8 women in the U.S., that’s 12 percent, will develop an invasive form of breast cancer over the course of a lifetime.

Fatalities from breast cancer have steadily declined over the past two decades. Still, roughly 40,000 women were expected to die from the disease in 2010. And, men are not immune. As many as 2,000 men were expected to be newly diagnosed with the disease last year alone. With exception of lung cancer, the death rate of those stricken by breast cancer is greater than any other form of cancer in the U.S. Early detection remains a critical component for a growing number of breast cancer survivors or those successfully battling the disease. There were more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., in 2010.

This October marks the 27th year of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual campaign seeks to raise awareness about the disease and funding for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and, ultimately, a longhoped-for cure.

We applaud all those who take time out from their busy lives to help promote awareness of the disease, the efforts to combat it and to raise funds for prevention, treatment and research into a cure.

Guest Column online n See SanJuanJournal.com for a guest column by Monica Harrington about issues involving SJI Hospital District’s contract with PeaceHealth, and PeaceHealth’s pending partnership with Franciscan Health Services, a division of Catholic Health Initiatives.

PUBLIC MEETINGS n Ferry Advisory Committee: Sept. 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Orcas Landing Public Works meeting room, Orcas Village. n Friday Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Sept. 19, noon., Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St. n OPALCO Board of Directors: Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m., Eastsound office, 183 Mount Baker Rd. n San Juan County Council: Sept. 20, 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.; early start, special meeting, Council Hearing Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n SJC Parks & Recreation Commission: Sept. 20, 8:4511:15 a.m. SJC Legislative Building, 55 Second St., FH. n Friday Harbor Town Council: Sept. 20, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St. n Island Rec Commission, Sept. 20, 5 p.m., Island Rec office, 580 Guard St. n SJC Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., meeting via teleconference.

Separation of powers remains a cornerstone of good governance

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By Pat O'Day

ordy Peterson and Ralph Gutschmidt want you to rip apart five years of Home Rule progress for our county by going back to the dark ages.

Here are the only problems we’ve experienced.

No. 1: Some of the hold-over County Council members stubbornly played by the old rules. No. 2: Prosecutor Randy Gaylord failed to correct the council when it departed from it’s sworn role as only legislators. He should have insisted they leave the business operation of our county to experienced, seasoned, professional administrators.

The Charter Review Commission claims their amendments will give power back to the people. What people?

Certainly not the people on San Juan Island, who will lose two of their three representatives.

Peterson’s nose is still bent as the thoughts he offers were previously rejected during the original Home Rule planning that our citizens overwhelmingly approved. The Charter Review Commission may be blind, or just naïve, as they lack the credentials, and government background, qualifying them to tinker with our precious Home Rule advances.

Their CRC plan they ask you to approve gives administrative power back to just three council members. One from San Juan. One from Orcas and one from Lopez, which now gains one-third of the governing from it’s 1/10th of the population.

The three will then again politically meddle and micro-manage the county employees, department heads, and our myriad of ever growing regulations.

By any management standard, that’s a mess.

We citizens beg to be governed by laws and regulations, not the “good ole boy” system. We beg San Juan County citizens to embrace the structure of nearly every town, city, and county in Pat O’Day the U.S. For our county, this is even more critical as our financial dangers are real and popularitycontest winners do not make good financial, nor people managers.

It’s 2012. San Juan County must separate the legislative body from administration. It’s a fundamental of good government and it’s called “Separation of Powers.”

The council does hire our administrator, and now with errors of the past three years behind us, he’ll have the power and tools to operate our great county efficiently, effectively, and economically.

The problem was not with the Home Rule Charter. It simply needed to be properly implemented. Proposition 2 will propel us into a backward spiral of chaos, confusion and anger.

You voted for Home Rule. Now defend it. Reject Proposition 2. Vote No. No. No. — Editor's note: Pat O’Day is a Hall of Fame broadcaster, Windermere Real estate broker & Seattle Hospital consultant.

Guest Column

Solid solutions; proof in the process Experience, knowledge, insight allowed CRC to hit the ground running

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By Larry Hendel

ne of the most interesting aspects of the Charter Review Commission’s review process was that the overwhelming majority of the members, with diverse experience, all having a keen interest in county government, and with varied political interests and philosophies, came together with three positive suggestions to make our government work better and more efficiently.

The CRC is comprised of 21 members elected by the citizens of San Juan County. Its assignment was to review all portions of the charter and make its recommendations available for voter approval or disapproval.

It met weekly for 6-7 hours for over four-and-a-half months beginning last January, and individual members put in hundreds of hours on their own researching and preparing for weekly meetings.

It was obvious at the first meeting that many CRC members had given considerable thought to the charter. Early on, members independently brought to the table sections of the charter they felt needed attention. After several meetings most of us

seemed to agree on major issues.

We made comparisons between Washington state counties, their size and operations, and had many discussions with their commissioners/ councilors. State and county laws were researched, and information received from public testimonies and letters was evaluated. Extensive findings were documented.

The three proposed amendments cover sections that most members felt needed revision. They were re-evaluated a number of times throughout the review period and each time the vote showed overwhelming support for them.

At our last meeting, 17 out of 19 members voted to have these amendments put on the ballot. Two members voted against it, one abstained and one was absent.

The CRC has been criticized rudely and inaccurately by one or two people portraying the process used as flawed, coming to conclusion too quickly and implying that our members met “behind closed doors”. Not true.

CRC members put a huge amount of thought and effort into the review process both before and throughout the meeting period. Those who voted for CRC candidates last November obviously wanted people on the CRC who had given a lot of thought to the charter.

It is unbelievable after living with this experiment for six years that anyone would come unprepared and

empty handed to the very first meeting.

Apparently, those critics objected to, or couldn’t understand, members being prepared. They still can’t.

We accomplished a Larry Hendel lot and it is because of members having a great deal of practical and managerial experience, community involvement and insight that enabled us to operate efficiently.

The commission included two current and three former planning commissioners, two former elected freeholders, a former five-term county clerk, a county council staff member, a former county commissioner, two attorneys, a former member of the Ferry Advisory Committee and member of the Agricultural Resources Committee, a former board member of the Economic Development Council, local business leaders, two former port commissioners, retired executives, farmers and individuals with extensive corporate financial experience.

— Editor’s note: a member of the Charter Review Commission, Larry Hendel of Lopez Island is a former member of the San Juan County planning commission.

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Letters

Continued from page 6 even painful process.

We are lucky here to have citizens willing to put in the time to try and improve our local government. I sincerely thank them all. We’re also lucky to have a charter government that can be changed.

But what a bad joke to claim that the CRC recommendations will lead to a county takeover by the people of Lopez.

What about Waldron? I’ve heard the real revolutionaries are hiding out over there, waiting for their takeover chance.

Meanwhile, I will vote

“Yes” on the charter amendments. I hope many others will too.

Lee Sturdivant Friday Harbor

Many to credit for carnival success

What fun our island families had on Sept. 9 at the first-ever FANS Carnival supporting Island Rec. From jumping on four different huge inflatables to munching on carnival classics like cotton candy and snow cones, to throwing darts, bowling and making balloon hats, the carnival was a true memory builder for kids of all ages— plus just a great way for

our island community to spend a Sunday afternoon together.

Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS) could not have presented these special festivities without the help of dozens of volunteers (including Dollars for Scholars and Leo Club members), business sponsors and friends.

A special thank you goes to the Kiwanis Club, which not only supplemented food costs for the event, but members also manned the club’s “K-Boose,’ grilling delicious hot dogs and burgers.

Other sponsors and supporters included Soroptimists, David Wa l d ron , Angel a

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Sutherland, Becki Day, Larry Wight, Inter Island Water Co., Friday Harbor Elementary School, Scott Zehner Construction, Whidbey Island Bank, B’s Construction, Osito’s, Nate’s Automotive, Benz Painting, Island Wools, Western Prince, San Juan County Fair and Printonyx.

FANS’ mission is to enhance the island’s park and recreation facilities and programs by promoting goodwill, and broadening the funding base of Island Rec. In addition to events like the Carnival, FANS relies on individuals, families and businesses to join our FAN Club to help us in that

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mission. For more information about FANS, visit our website at www.islandrecfans.org.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and Carnival-goers for helping FANS with our first big event—we look forward to a future of fun!

Cathy Kromer President, FANS

State seeks input on transportation

This summer, the Washington State Transportation Commission launched the “Voice of Washington State”, an innovative web-based public engagement program, which includes seven regional discussion forums and a survey panel.

Now, two months into the program, there are numerous topics on the North Puget Sound forum that need community input. For example, there are currently many ideas about potential funding sources for transportation, as well as active conversations about traffic flow on I-5 and the potential to privatize the ferry system.

The North Puget Sound VOWS online discussion forum is a good place for Whatcom County residents to publicly share, vote and comment on regional or statewide transportation ideas. You can share your opinions about any part of our transportation system, including: highways, mass transit, freight and high-

speed rail, ferries, barges and even aviation.

Similarly, through the survey panel, citizens can contribute their opinions by taking occasional surveys on transportation policy, funding and tax issues.

The state needs this information in order to understand the priorities and opinions of Washington state residents.

The ultimate goal is to gather public input on Washington state transportation policy and funding, and to inform the statewide discussion and decisionmaking process. The governor and legislature will be briefed on the results of both the forums and surveys at the start of each year before the legislative session begins.

In short, we want and need to see a stronger representation in the North Puget Sound to ensure the input gathered is balanced and reflective of statewide views and interests. You can help by sharing your transportation ideas today.

There is a limited window of opportunity to impact the state’s future decisions on how future revenues will be invested. Log on to www.voiceofwashingtonstate.org to share your feedback for how to improve Orcas Island and San Juan County’s transportation system.

Tom Cowan Lopez Island — Editor’s note: Tom Cowan is vice chairman of the Washington State Transportation Commission

Sudoku Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ranges from 1-10 (easy) 11-15 (moderate) and 1620 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 12.

Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 14

Across 1. Thanksgiving dish 5. Campus military org.

9. Speed 13. "Don't bet ___!"

(2 wd) 14. Calyx part 15. "God's Little ___" 16. Indisposed (3 wd) 19. Idiot 20. The real ___ 21. Denials 22. Homebuilder's strip 23. Sneeze response 27. "Desire Under the ___"

31. Cartoon art 32. Schuss, e.g.

33. Dirty 34. Calif. airport (acronym) 35. Beasts of burden 37. ___ cross 38. "Hamlet" has five 40. ___ constrictor 41. Football's ___ Bowl 43. Eye affliction 44. Wall alcoves where light enters (2 wd) 47. At no time, poetically 49. Bit 50. Solicits money

while performing music 52. On fire 55. Mugshots (2 wd) 58. Pepsi, e.g.

59. Representative 60. Bad marks 61. Any group derived from a simple aromatic ring 62. Erupt 63. "___ we forget" Down 1. "___ rang?"

2. "___ and the King

of Siam" 3. Calf-length skirt 4. Chest protector 5. Discuss again 6. Kind of column 7. Spotted, to Tweety 8. Ornamental climbing plants 9. Tennis ___ (pl.)

10. Bounce back, in a way 11. Deuce topper 12. "___ Town Too" (1981 hit) 14. Charger 17. French wine region 18. Appear 22. Go for

23. Balls 24. Legislate 25. A mile a minute 26. English exam finale, often 28. Kind of ticket 29. Cat's cry 30. Disparaging remarks 35. Convent superiors 36. Fly high 39. Voluptuous 41. Fairy tale figure 42. Fleet's commander 45. Roll about in mud 46. "Enchanted April" setting

48. Barely get, with "out" 50. Crude dude 51. Hideous 52. Preferred above others 53. "Good going!"

54. Patrilineal clan 55. ___ Victor (acronym) 56. Former measure of U.S. economy (acronym) 57. Undertake, with "out" Answers to today's puzzle on page 14

Sports

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Wolverines overpower Orcas; 41-0 FH scores early, often; reclaims Island Cup trophy in lopsided win

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OPALCO CELEBRATES 75 YEARS!

By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor

There would be no last-minute heroics from either side this time around.

But the Wolverines, after coming out on the losing end two years in a row, celebrated with wild abandon just the same, reclaiming the coveted Island Cup trophy in one of the more lopsided contests – a 41-0 runaway win – in recent years.

Friday Harbor scored on its first two possessions of the opening quarter and dominated the next three to seal the victory, Friday, under the lights, on its home field.

“I couldn’t ask for anything better,” said senior running back Micah Powell. “It feels so great.”

Junior Nate Steenkolk tallied two of the Wolverines six touchdowns, the first on a 28-yard run in the first quarter and then a 45-yarder in the third that upped the lead to 35-0 with 14 minutes still left in regulation. Senior Ryan Allen capped the TD-fest by rambling into the end zone with his first touchdown of the year with just under four minutes left in the game.

“It feels amazing,” Steenkolk said. “We just went out and played hard and we came together to get it done.”

In addition to laying claim to the trophy, the Wolverines improved to 3-0 on the year with their second shutout of the season. They face Northwest 1A/2B League rival La Conner, undefeated, at 3-0, and a 42-20 winner over previously unbeaten Concrete, this coming Friday, at La Conner.

The Vikings, hit hard by graduation, came into the contest with two wins in their first two games, but, with one of its smallest team’s in recent memory, suited up just 17 players for the game. Senior Jake Zier, who scored the

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Friday Harbor’s Dylan Radden, No. 33, busts through the Vikings defense for a first down, Friday, in the Wolverines 41-0 win.

Vikings game-winner in the waning seconds of the Island Cup a year ago, led Orcas on offensive end.

Friday Harbor quarterback C.J. Woods hit a wide open Donald Galt on a 35-yard touchdown pass on the Wolverines opening drive to serve up the team’s first TD. Galt returned the favor later in the half, tossing a 28-yard TD to wide receiver Marquis Napier to give Friday Harbor a 20-0 lead at the break.

For Woods, a junior, Friday’s Island Cup victory is a first since joining the squad.

“It’s so great to have the cup back,” he said. “It’s a first for my grade. I think our commitment to each other and the bond that this team has is what makes us unique.”

Next: Friday Harbor (3-0) travels to La Conner (3-0), Friday, to square off against the unbeaten Braves; kick off is 7 p.m.

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FH clips Eagles, 1-0, in win No. 3

The Friday Harbor girls soccer team’s only goal of the match came early, with Teagan Serna driving home a pass from Emily Guard to give the Wolverines a 1-0 lead with less than five minutes off the clock.

But that single shot by Serna into the back of the net proved all the offense the Wolverines would need to outlast Division 2B Evergreen Lutheran at home, Saturday, in a nonconference contest, and for Friday Harbor to tally win No. 3 of the season, its third straight.

With a pair of wins earlier in the week, 12-2 at Concrete and 5-0 at home over Orcas (Guard knocked in three goals against the Vikings), Friday Harbor improved to 3-1 on the season and to 2-0 in Northwest 2B/1A League play.

Next Following Tuesday’s game against regional 1A rival Mount Baker on the road, Friday Harbor is home Thursday, to host fellow 2012 league co-champion La Conner;

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The Journal Readers have Spoken…

Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Best of San Juan Island contest!

Best Arts & Events Westcott Bay Sculpture Garden

Best Consignment Store Second Act

Best After School Activity After school Reading at the Library

Best Wine List Duck Soup Inn

Best Gallery Arctic Raven Waterworks

Best Woman’s Clothing Store Daisy Bloom

Best Workout Facility San Juan Island Fitness Club

Best Beer Selection Cask and Schooner

Best Men’s Clothing Store Kings Upstairs

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Thursday, Sept. 20 ‘Get Crafty’: applehead creations, 3:154:15 p.m., library, free.

Materials provided, no registration necessary.

Get Crafty activities for boys and girls grades 5-8. Light snack provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Info, Melina Lagios, youth services librarian, 378-2798.

Literary Salon, 7 p.m., library, free. A discussion about books with Library Director Margie Harrison and other avid readers; each third Thursday of the month, by the fireplace. Info, 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. Public is invited; questions welcomed.

Co- sponsored by San Juan Island Library and League of Women Voters of the San Juans.

Friday, Sept. 21 Register for After School Read Aloud, all day, library, free series; space is limited, registration for 2012/13 school year required.

Elementary schoolaged students listen to classic stories read aloud for their enjoyment and curiosity.

Snacks provided by Kathy Babbitt and the Friends of the Library.

Register at the library, 1010 Guard St. or call, 378-2798.

Teen Brain & Communication Series, 6-8 p.m., FHHS Commons, free.

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Who: Pearl Django What: Gypsy Jazz

Where: San Juan Community Theatre n When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. n Admission: $20 adults, $10 student reserve, $5 RUSH n

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s is the case with any band, the Gypsy Jazz group Pearl Django had to come up with a new name for its latest recording.

Evidently, the boys in the band, with 10 critically acclaimed albums to their credit, decided not to think too hard about it.

They’ll have that new recording in tow, the numerically named “Eleven”, released in April by Modern Hot Records, when the Seattle-based quintet venture back to San Juan Island for a return engagement, Saturday, Sept.

22, at San Juan Community Theatre. With each performance, Django seems to collect another convert or two, or three.

Gary and Susan Sterner first fell for Django at an on-island show several years back. They’ve been unofficial “Pearl” ambassadors ever since.

“It’s like intimate Paris cafe music,” Gary says of the Django style. “The group is very unique. They often start with a standard tune, do a lot of ad-libbing in-between, and then end up back in time with the tune. It’s delightful.”

Like others, the Sterners are quick to point out that Django’s music, although in step with the day, harkens to an earlier era and is, in fact, somewhat of a living tribute to European

jazz legend Jean “Django” Reinhardt and bandmate Stephane Grappelli, a French-Italian violinist. With their band, “The Quintet of the Hot Club of France”, Reinhardt and Grappelli blended American swing and acoustic jazz while playing Paris jazz clubs in the 1930s and ended up as pioneers of a new musical genre, gypsy jazz.

While the band has remained true to its musical roots, its lineup has changed over the years. Most notably, founding member Neil Andersson stepped aside two years ago to pursue music at a more leisurely pace and a new avocation, painting.

The band’s 2012 lineup features Michael Gray, violin; David Lange, accordion; Rick Leppanen, acoustic bass; and Troy Chapman and Ryan Hoffman, guitars.

Cut from the same musical cloth featured by the band since its inception, “Eleven” blends original tunes and adaptations of jazz standards, from the likes of Count Basie and Thelonius Monk, all spiced by the group’s distinctive toe-tapping, stringcentered, rhythmic style of music.

The SJCT Box office is open Tues-Fri, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 2 p.m., and one hour prior to any show.

For info, 378-3210, or www.sjctheatre.org.

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Three orca calves newly named Trio of names prove most popular with more than 5,000 votes cast Ripple. Keta. Jade.

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were cast over the past several weeks. Ripple will be the name given to the calf known scientifically as K-44; Keta is L-117, and Jade is L-118.

Receiving a name is an important event, according to the Whale Museum. It acknowledges that an orca has survived its first winter, making the chances of its long-term survival much greater. Each of the three calves returned with the respective pods, J and L, and have been seen in the San Juans throughout the summer. Each of the three calves have now been entered into the museum's Orcas Adoption Program.

Created in early 1984, the adoption program was formed as a way to offer greater understanding of the personality and complex social relationships of the Southern Resident killer

Photo courtesy of Center for Whale Research / David Ellifrit

Newly named as Keta, L-117 swims alongside L-5 in this Center for Whale Research photograph, taken in December 2010.

whales by giving each orca a name and history, thereby allowing people to form a bond with each killer whale.

At the time the program was created, a bill in Congress that sought to ban live captures of killer whales was pending; it subsequently passed.

Through its adoption program, the museum helps fund its many programs that promote stewardship of orcas and the Salish Sea

eco-system, and education and research. In addition to providing exhibits and the symbolic adoption program, museum programs include Soundwatch Boater Education, Marine Naturalist Training, San Juan Island Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and the Whale Hotline.

Visit The Whale Museum online at, www.whalemuseum.org.

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Nearly 400 students last week had an opportunity to see firsthand the impact lifestyle choices have on human organs, as part of “Choice and Consequences”, a drug education program co-sponsored by San Juan Island Prevention Coalition.

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Le Baron wins sailing awards

Friday Harbor High School senior Marshall Le Baron is the winner of two youth sailing awards.

Le Baron took first place at the 2012 Youth Sailing regatta at the Columbia Gorge, Ore., and second place at the 2011 Northwest Interscholastic Sailing Association Singlehanded Sailing Championships.

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Around Town First Aid & CPR classes, Sept. 24

Be prepared for an injury or life-threatening emergency that could take place in your home or workplace.

Island Rec is offering a First Aid Class, Monday, Sept. 24 and CPR Wednesday Sept.

26.

Both classes meet at the Frank Wilson EMS Building, 540 Spring Street, and run from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Cost is $27 per class; preregistration is required.

Register for one or both classes at www.islandrec. org. or in person at Island Rec, 580 Guard Street, between 1-5 p.m., MondayFriday. For more information, 378-4953.

Final lecture in Native American stewardship series, Sunday

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Washington State conservationist Roylene Rides at the Door will discuss traditional Native American conservation efforts and current tribal conservation issues, state and nationwide, Sunday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., at Skagit Valley College’s Friday Harbor Campus.

Rides at the Door directs the state’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With the mission of “Helping People Help the Land,” NRCS provides products and services that enable people to be good stewards of soil, water, and related natural resources on non-federal lands.

The program is free.

Rides at the Door’s presentation is the eighth and final program of a series held this summer and fall that explored First Nations/ American Indian stewardship of the San Juan Island environment and throughout the Pacific Northwest, Canada and arctic regions.

The series has been cosponsored by San Juan Island National Historical Park and the Madrona

Institute.

Born and raised on the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, Rides at the Door attended Montana State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in range science with a minor in soils. Growing up on her family’s ranch, she developed a cultural value of caring for the land that contributed to her pursuit of a career in conservation.

For info, call NPS at 3782240, ext. 2233.

Grange seeks help in locating photos of leaders

Buoyed by a resurgence in membership, the San Juan Island Grange is tackling deferred maintenance at its historic Grange Hall on First Street in Friday Harbor.

Part of the effort includes restoration of a photo exhibit of past Grange leaders, who, over the years, have served the Grange and the island’s rural community.

The project will feature installation of framed portraits of each Grange leader in a soon-to-be rehabilitated Grange entry hall.

The problem is that some photos are missing or not of sufficient photo-quality to appropriately honor the leaders who held office.

The Grange seeks assistance from anyone who might have a photograph or know of someone else who might have one that could be scanned for framing and display in the hall. Grange leaders currently without a photo include: Norman Fraser- 1932, LW La Bar1937, Walter Nichols- 1941, Ed Ringer- 1943, Crayton Smoots- 1953, Rey Dahl1958, Katherine Gilmer1955, Bob Blashfield- 1961.

If you have a photo, or information helpful in obtaining one, contact Sandy Strehlou, 360.378.8337 or strehlou@rockisland.com.

Casting call for trucks, tractors

Island Rec is searching for “V.I.Ps” — Vehicles of Impressive Purpose — to participate in its annual Touch a Truck event.

Touch a Truck offers young children an opportunity to climb behind the wheel of a fire engine, explore the inside of an ambulance, and to learn firsthand about the many fascinating features and capabilities of specialized road machines.

Island Rec hopes to gath-

er the widest possible variety of trucks, tractors, heavy machinery and other interesting vehicles to excite the minds of young learners. If you have an awesome, kidworthy rig that you’re willing to share for a day—be it an old classic farm truck, a bulldozer, or a full-size semi—Island Rec hopes to hear from you.

The Touch a Truck event is Friday, Oct. 12, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Friday Harbor Elementary School.

For more information, contact Jason Davis at Island Rec, 378-4953, or jason@ islandrec.org.

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Starr). Time-honored activities include the “Chicken Dance” (with a big chicken) and polka lessons, making this event crazy fun for the whole family.

Admission is $8, with children under 12 admitted free. Food costs begin at $5 for a luscious dessert prepared this year by Felicitations Bakery.

Proceeds go entirely to

charity. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. in the fairgrounds main exhibit hall. Info, 378-5240.

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This traditional Bavarian festival originated in 1810 and is played out all over the world. But it’s different on the island, where the fete is organized as a fun end-of-summer community celebration.

Co-sponsors Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce have a grand party planned, with abundant traditional Bavarian food and the everfun Blaskapelle orchestra started by Bill Van Alen in 1995 (led now by Tom

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Brown House artifacts on display at American Camp Artifacts of daily life during the joint military occupation and the farming period that followed are on display at the newly refreshed archaeology exhibits at San Juan Island National Historical Park’s American Camp visitor center.

The exhibits present the results of archaeological surveys and excavations performed in conjunction with the December 2010 move of the former Adam C. Brown house from Friday Harbor to its original location on Officers’ Row on the American Camp parade ground.

The archaeology work was done through collaboration between the park and Fort Vancouver National Historic

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Archaeologist Beth Horton and her crew unearthed 14,886 total objects. Exhibit preparator Meagan Huff selected 17 representative objects for the Brown house case, plus designed and reorganized all of the cases and included descriptive information and photographs.

The research activities have revealed the history of the site, particularly the design and construction methods of the military encampment, and the adaptive reuse of military structures and the American Camp landscape by early homesteading families.

One entire case is devoted to families that occupied the house during the military period from 1860 to 1872 and immediately afterward. It is unknown when the building was moved to Friday Harbor, as it does not appear on town plats until 1884.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Many artifacts are from a period when settlers were primarily farmers who raised cereal crops, fruit and livestock.

An early homesteading family was that of Robert Firth, the last agent of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Belle Vue Sheep Farm. Among the displayed objects are earthen-ware shards, a hand-painted teacup, drawer pull, ink bottle, and a tobacco pipe bowl.

The exhibits and a large case of pre-contact American

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Continued from page 11 Presentation by Dr. Laura Kastner, author of “Getting to Calm”. Co-sponsored SJI Library, SJI Prevention Coalition, Griffin Bay Bookstore. Info, 378-2798.

Saturday, Sept. 22 Zumba with Bill Ament, 10 a.m., added class begins Saturday; ongoing classes, Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.; Dance Workshop II. Info, 378-9628.

Know Your Island Walk, 1-4 p.m., National Parks Service

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Historian Mike Vouri leads a guided walk from English Camp to Mitchell Hill, along Mitchell Hill Trail network; a 3-mile round-trip walk.

Meet at English Camp parking lot; dogs on leashes welcome. Info, www.sanjuanislandtrails.org.

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, (Cancelled). Info, 370-5311.

Sunday, Sept. 23

An ailing baseball scout in his twilight years takes his daughter along for one last recruiting trip.

Stars: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and John Goodman

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A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

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33. Dirty 34. Calif. airport (acronym) 35. Beasts of burden 37. ___ cross 38. "Hamlet" has five 40. ___ constrictor 41. Football's ___ Bowl 43. Eye affliction 44. Wall alcoves where light enters (2 wd) 47. At no time, poetically 49. Bit 50. Solicits money

while performing music 52. On fire 55. Mugshots (2 wd) 58. Pepsi, e.g.

59. Representative 60. Bad marks 61. Any group derived from a simple aromatic ring 62. Erupt 63. "___ we forget"

of Siam" 3. Calf-length skirt 4. Chest protector 5. Discuss again 6. Kind of column 7. Spotted, to Tweety 8. Ornamental climbing plants 9. Tennis ___ (pl.)

10. Bounce back, in a way 11. Deuce topper 12. "___ Town Too" (1981 hit) 14. Charger 17. French wine region 18. Appear 22. Go for

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Join us for a three-course Savor the San Juans dining Down experience for 1. "___ rang?"in Chef Kyle’s only $35. Handcrafted 2. "___ and the King signature style you can enjoy sweet potato bisque, bone-in pork chops, crème brulee and much more!

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Pictured above are several of the artifacts unearthed as part of the 2010 Brown House move and on display at American Camp.

Indian and First Nations artifacts from the park’s Burke Museum collection represent more than 6,000 years of habitation, according to park historian Mike Vouri.

Visitor Center admission is free. Call 360-378-2240, ext.

2233 for accessibility and other information. The center is located at 4668 Cattle Point Road.

Native Americans & Stewardship Lecture Series, 7 p.m. Skagit Valley College, SJ Center, free.

Final lecture of the series, co-sponsored by Madrona Institute and National Parks Service, features Roylene Rides at the Door, director of Washington State Natural Resources Conservation Service, a division of USDA. For info, 378-2240, ext. 2233 or ext. 2228.

Tuesday, Sept. 25 Zumba Gold with Bill Ament, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., for active, older adults and seniors; low impact.

Class also offered Thursdays.

Dance Workshop II. For info, or to register, 378-9628.

Adult Basketball, 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 37823. Balls 48. Barely get, with www.islandrec.org.

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25. A mile a minute 50. Crude dude 26. English exam 51. Hideous finale, often 52. Preferred above 28. Kind of ticket others 29. Cat's cry 53. "Good going!"

TREC After-school pro30. Disparaging 54. Patrilineal clan remarks3-5:30 p.m., 55. ___ Victor gram, FHHS Tech 35. Convent (acronym) Bldg; sponsored by Island superiors 56. Former measure 36. Rec. Fly high of U.S. economy Free drop-in recreation 39. Voluptuous (acronym) 41. Fairy tale figure 57. Undertake, with 42. Fleet's "out" commander Answers to today's 45. Roll about in mud 46. "Enchanted April" puzzle on page 14 setting

Wednesday, Sept. 26

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program for 7th-12th graders. Open every Wednesday, excluding holidays and early release. Info, 378-4958, www. islandrec.org.

Saturday, Sept. 29 “Something Wicked This Way Comes”: 5th-6th Grade Book Club, 5:30 p.m., library, free. Film adaptation of Ray Bradbury story, this month’s book (paperback copy provided to each club member).

Space is limited, registration required Get Crafty activities for boys and girls grades 5-8. Pizza, fruit provided courtesy of Kathy Babbitt.

Info, 378-2798.

Sunday, Sept. 30 Run, Walk, Wag 5K, Noon, at Roche Harbor Resort pool lawn area. A noncompetitive 5K run/walk (unless you’re the competitive type), open to four-legged and two-legged participants. Prizes awarded to top finishers and for best costumes. Info, 378-4958, www.islandrec.org.

Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic, 7 p.m., library, free. Hosted by Anthony DiMichele. Local authors read original work, or those of others, aloud.

Info, 378-2798.

Monday, Oct. 1

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Drop in Badminton & Ping Pong, 7-9 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4958, www. islandrec.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 2 Adult Basketball, 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 3784958, www.islandrec.org.

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Woodstove in living room. New energy saving heat pump installed. $895 month. Available now!

More info at www.dongalt.com or call (360)378-8637 In town 3 br, 2 ba ranch w/fireplace, sunny fenced yard, w/d, 1,L,S, no smoke, pets negot. $1150 per.

Contact info@sanjuanrentals.net

RESIDENTIALS FOR RENT: ORCAS ISLAND

Available October 1st.

Sunny 3BR 1.75 BA home on 2.8 private acres. Fenced garden area and chicken barn.

Small pond, pets okay.

Wood, propane, electric heat. No smoking D/W, W/D $1200.

RESIDENTIALS FOR RENT: LOPEZ ISLAND

Island Hideaway – Set on private 12 acres with rocky outcroppings, this recently remodeled AFrame has 1 BR, 1 BA plus large upstairs loft which could be used as the bedroom, office or wonderful artist studio.

Plenty of windows let in light + hardwood floors, and covered wraparound porch. Spend quiet moments on the 1 mile circle drive. N/S, Pets negotiable, F/L/S. $975 On The Peninsula Cozy 2 BR 1 Bath cabin sits just up from a lowbank beach on Fisherman Bay. Cabin has views across Fisherman Bay to Lopez Island.

Otis Perkins & Landbank beaches nearby. LR & small kitchen face the WF. N/S Pets neg. $850 Call Carol Gorton (360)468-3177 or email gortons@rockisland.com SAN JUAN ISLAND

PRIVACY IN A Meadow near Friday Harbor.

Newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with garage.

Includes water. $1,200 per month. 360-3782630.

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RESIDENTIALS FOR RENT: SAN JUAN ISLAND In Town Upstairs, 2 BR, 2 BA apt. Wood floors, private setting, balcony, W/D. F/L/S, N/S, N/P. $950 Roche Harbor 2 BR, 3/4 bath home with nice big yard and deck. Large separate dining room and walk-in closet in master bedroom. W/D, N/S, N/P, F/L/S $750 Afterglow Beach Waterfront. Desirable low bank beachfront lot. 2 BR, 2 BA mfg home.

Sunny lot with NW exposure to stunning summer sunsets. Nice deck, carport. Close to Roche Harbor Marina & Resort.

W/D, D/W, N/S, N/P, F/L/S $1200 Convenient location in Friday Harbor - Beautiful harbor views from this two bedroom, one bath home with full basement.

Large 2-car carport. N/S, pets negot, F/L/S $950 Call Susan Barkshire (360) 378-8600 or email susan@windermeresji.com

Commercial Rentals Office/Commercial FRIDAY HARBOR

Call Helene Picone (360) 376-8000 or email helene@windermere.com

Friday Harbor

$800 MONTH, Year Round Rental on West Side. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath on 5 acres. Pond; Apple, Cherry, Pear, Walnut Trees.

360-840-1533, 928-254-9398

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Friday Harbor

VERY NICE, Cozy 1 bedroom cabin. Deck views to small lake, refrigerator, stove. Electric heat, propane fireplace.

New paint, tile and carpet. Near corner of Beaverton Valley and Egg Lake Road. References.

No cats, no smoking.

Landlord mows lawn and cleans gutters. $695 month, 1st, last, security deposit. Available October 1st. Call Gloria, 360378-4288

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RESIDENTIALS FOR RENT: SAN JUAN ISLAND Sunny location in Town: 1 BR, 1 BA apt with W/D. F/L/S, N/S, N/P $750 Beautiful Country Setting - Spacious 3 BR 2.5 BA home with wrapped deck. On 8 quiet acres.

Wood floors, large kitchen and laundry area, jetted tub, W/D, D/W. Nice yard, pond, storage area for outdoor equipment.

N/P, F/L/S $1075 Beautiful Log Home – Furnished 2 BR, 1.5 BA, and cozy built-in Captain’s beds in loft area.

Gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, custom touches throughout.

Wood stove. Ponds, garden areas, fruit trees on 7 acres. D/W, W/D, N/S, pets negot w/dep, F/L/S $1500 Excellent Location just out of town, walking distance to amenities as well as Jackson’s beach and gravel pit loop. 2 BR, 1.5 BA, sunny deck, large fenced yard, detached carport & studio.

D/W, W/D, N/S, pets negot w/dep, F/L/S $1000 Call Susan Barkshire (360) 378-8600 or email susan@windermeresji.com

RESIDENTIALS FOR RENT: SAN JUAN ISLAND Country Setting close to Friday Harbor. Spacious home, open floor plan, sunroom, lg wraparound decks. A gardener’s delight, this fully fenced sunny acreage includes fruit & nut trees, large garden area, pond and southern exposure.

Large 2-bay shop, plus separate 2-car garage.

D/W, W/D, N/S, pets negot w/dep, F/L/S $1650 Close to Town –3 BR, 2.5 BA home with 2-car garage, yard and deck.

D/W, W/D, N/S, pets negot w/dep, F/L/S $1200 Quiet Neighborhood – 2BR, 2 BA home. Wood stove, wood floors, 2-car garage, and community beach and seasonal pool. D/W, W/D, N/S, pets negot w/dep, F/L/S $925 Call Susan Barkshire (360) 378-8600 or email susan@windermeresji.com Apartments for Rent San Juan County Friday Harbor

Apartments Available!

At Beautiful: * Friday Harbor Village * Harbor View Apts * Islewood Apts Call For Information:

360-378-3000 TDD: 711

FOR RENT; Beautiful office in historic building in Friday Harbor. Great location at 470 Spring Street, across from the Presbyterian church. Office is on ground floor and includes off street parking. Office is 980 sqft but can be split into 350 & 630 sqft. Will rent singularly or together.

Call 360-378-7048 for more information

GOOD RATES! Office Spaces

284, 376, 426 SF With Parking & Utilities

Affordable & Convenient Downtown Friday Harbor 300, 600 or 1500 SF Rent Includes: WI-FI, Water, Sewer, Garbage, Advertising & Use Of A Lovely Park Plenty Of Parking

360-378-4555 Announcements

ADOPT A truly Loving Family, Audrey & Fred, wish to cherish miracle baby with LOVE & financial security. Expenses paid. 1-800-775-4013 _ ADOPT _ California TV & Advertising Executives yearn for 1st baby to love & cherish. Expenses paid. 1-800-9898921

The Madrona Court Large 1 BR with storage. Quiet, mature residents. Cat okay, no dogs. $795, Call for details, 360-378-1320

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SMALL IN TOWN Apartment. One bedroom, one bath, kitchen and living room with wood stove. No pets. No smoking. Utilities included. $750/ month, $750/ deposit. Call 360-3784864 after 5pm.

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Employment General

Announcements

Found

FOUND DOG: Older Miniature Schnauzer male dog found on San Juan Island coming out of the water at South Beach on Sept 2, 2012.

Dog is partially blind and diabetic. There was no one else on the beach and we think he may have fallen off of a boat.

Please contact the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter at 360-378-2158 for more information.

FOUND water sports craft on Lopez Island.

Call Chuck at 360-3784151 ref 12-005659 to describe and claim.

LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Lopez Island School District Board of Education is accepting applications for a School Director to fulfill an unexpired term for Position 4. This position expires on November 30, 2013.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be registered voters and reside within the Lopez Island School District. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to Bill Evans, Superintendent, c/o Lopez Island School District #144, 86 School Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261 no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday September 21. Interviews will be scheduled for September 26.

For more information about this position, please contact: Bill Evans Superintendent of Schools 468-2202, Ext. 2340 or via e-mail at

bevans@lopez.k12.wa.us Employment Restaurant

Employment General

CONSTRUCTION

Now hiring seasonal construction laborers, CDL drivers and equipment operators. Wages DOE. Applicants must possess a valid Washington driver license, and strong work ethic.

Applications available MF, 8-4, 2165 West Valley Road (Friday Harbor) or send resume to: mce_christy@interisland.net Mike Carlson Enterprises, Inc does drug testing

Seeking a Line Cook to join to culinary team at The Bluff Restaurant at Friday Harbor House. $13.00/hour Part-Time.

If interested, please apply online at:

www.columbiahospitality.com

or stop by to fill out an application.

Employment

Skilled Trades/Construction

San Juan County Public Works

is seeking a Solid Waste Program Administrator For more information and application, visit www.sanjuanco.com or call 370-7402.

Open until filled. EOE.

LICENSED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

$27.50/hr starting wage; $35/hr for experienced PV installer w/ Journeymans license. Call Rainshadow Solar on Orcas Island, (360)376-5336

ANTHONY D. VIVENZIO Attorney and Counselor at Law

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW LOCATION AT

PLANS STARTING AT $40.00/SQ. FT.

The Guard Street Professional Building 540 Guard Street, Suite 220, Friday Harbor 98250

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Complimentary half hour initial consult.

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Health Care Employment

General

Caregivers

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ADULT/YOUTH COUNSELOR F/T (40 hours/week).

12500. Friday Harbor.

Provides assessment services, individual and group counseling, prevention, intervention, and education regarding substance issues for youth and adults.

Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) required. BA degree in behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university preferred.

Minimum of 5 years freedom from “misuse” of chemicals. Valid WSDL w/insurable driving record. $16.97+ DOE. Benefits.

Please send resume & cover letter to: Compass Health, HR PO Box 3810 MS 42 Everett, WA 98213 resume@compassh.org www.compasshealth.org EOE

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Life Care Center of San Juan Islands

Full-time position is available. Must have at least two years’ management experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.

Should have an associate’s degree or equivalent. Experience with Medicare and Medicaid billing and collections is required.

We offer great pay and benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k), ferry reimbursement and paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

Chantel Guerrero, Phone: 360-378-2117 Fax: 360-378-5700 660 Spring St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Chantel_Guerrero@LCCA.com

Visit us online at WWW.LCCA.COM EOE/M/F/V/D – 35044

CAREGIVERS Hearthstone Adult Family Home, San Juan Island, currently accepting applications for Caregivers. Experience necessary. Please send resume and referrals to: PO Box 4314, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Call 360-378-2705 for job description & requirements Find what you need 24 hours a day.

Business Opportunities

ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS Needed immediately for upcoming roles. $150-$300 per day depending on job requirements. No experience, all looks needed. 1-800951-3584 A-105. For casting times/locations A REWARDING CAREER that lets you earn money while helping others! Want to be your own boss, set your own hours?

Independent Consultants needed for Restaurant.com Unlimited Earning Potential. No previous sales experience req’d. Tools & full training provided. Learn more at http://sales.restaurant.com/IC Make Up To $2,000.00+ Per Week! New Credit Card Ready Drink-Snack Vending Machines. Minimum $4K to $40K+ Investment Required. Locations Available. BBB Accredited Business.

(800) 962-9189

The Place Restaurant & Bar

FOR SALE

on the Friday Harbor waterfront.

17 years of successful fine dining. $425,000+ in sales per year. Asking $165,000 + inventory. Call Steve Anderson: 360-378-5787 Get the ball rolling...

Call 800-388-2527 today.

Home Services

House/Cleaning Service

AFFORDABLE HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING 15% DISCOUNTS! 360-378-5235 www.islands janitorial.com Licensed, Bonded, Insured

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Domestic Services Adult/Elder Care

LIC. CAREGIVER CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (NAC) Life Care Center of San Juan Islands

Full-time and part-time positions available for Wa s h i n g t o n - c e r t i f i e d nursing assistants.

Long-term care exp. is preferred. We offer great pay & benefits to fulltime associates, including medical coverage, 401(k) & paid vacation, sick days and holidays.

I Care for Social through Terminal Life, Dementia, Alheizmers, Hospice & Copes Patients. 20 yr exp.

Excellent References!

Nights or Weekends

360-378-1393

Phone: 360-378-2117 Fax: 360-378-5700 660 Spring St. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Jean_Staben@LCCA.com Visit us online at WWW.LCCA.COM EOE/M/F/V/D – 34906

DIESEL TRACTOR “Fordson Dexta” with 5’ Dutchman Mower. Bushhog type. Good tires, new battery, remanufactured starter and repaired wiring. Operator manuals. Economic operation. $2,900 obo.

Coupeville, Whidbey Island. Call 360-678-6651, 360-969-3223.

Photos available.

Firewood, Fuel & Stoves

NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the seller’s and buyer’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.

When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle.

The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by visualizing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet.

Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.

To make a firewood complaint, call 360-9021857. http://agr.wa.gov/inspection/ weightsMeasures/ Firewoodinformation.aspx

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Food & Farmer’s Market

ISLAND BEEF

Grass & Grain Fed Grain Finished Quarters & Halves $4/lbs hanging weight.

360-378-9531 SAVE 65 Percent & Get 2 FREE GIFTS when you order 100 Percent guaranteed, delivered tothe-door Omaha Steaks Family Value Combo NOW ONLY $49.99. ORDER Today 1- 888-6973965 use code 45069TLS or www.OmahaSteaks.com/value75 SHARI`S BERRIES - Order Mouthwatering Gifts for any occasion! 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed.

Hand-dipped berries from $19.99 plus s/h. SAVE 20 percent on qualifying gifts over $29!

Visit www.berries.com/extra or Call 1888-851-3847 Heavy Equipment

Appliances

Jean Staben,

Staff Development Coordinator

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MAYTAG STACKED Washer - Dryer: Model LS7804 Excellent cond! $449. 360-378-6198 friday@rockisland.com Electronics

DirecTV & DISH Network Serving the Islands Since 1998 360-378-8260 SAN JUAN WIRELESS

BIG TEX 29’ triple axle goose neck trailer. 24’ flatbed with 5’ dovetail with double hinged spring assist fold over ramps. 18,000 lb GVWR weight 5500 lbs. Electric brakes. $5500 (360) 378-3703 CLEAR YOUR OWN Land and save $! 1985 John Deere 750 Bulldozer. Easy to use. Second owner. 5,300 hours. Carco 550 winch. Good condition! $13,500. Anacortes. Call Gordon at 360-375-6106 or 509525-5795.

MANTIS Deluxe Tiller.

NEW! FastStart engine.

Ships FREE. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and FREE Good Soil book!

866-969-1041

Home Furnishings

Garage/Moving Sales San Juan County

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FRIDAY HARBOR

DOWNSIZING Sale! 15 year accumilation, great stuff, come find your treasure! Saturday only from 8 am to 2 pm located at 231 Rosler Road, Friday Harbor. Cash only.

Cats

BEAUTIFUL ARMOIRE/ Entertainment Center!!

Solid Cherry wood! 41” wide, 53” tall, 21” deep. $249. 360-378-6198. friday@rockisland.com

21’ REINELL Fishing Boat, totally rebuilt 4.3L motor, fish finder, trim tabs. $8,300. tarpon59@aol.com 253229-4115

Mail Order

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare.

Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking!

Call 888-903-6658 Attention Joint & Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain and enhance mobility. Call 888-474-8936 to try Hydraflexin RISKFREE for 90 days.

ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 866993-5043 Buy Gold & Silver Coins - 1 percent over dealer cost. For a limited time, Park Avenue Numismatics is selling Silver and Gold American Eagle Coins at 1 percent over dealer cost. 1-877-5455402 Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications.

Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs.

Call Today 888-4599961 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping Musical Instruments

TROMBONE PLAYER wanted, read and fake, “One More Time” community band, open auditions, any Tuesday 7pm, Friday Harbor Highschool band room.

Sporting Goods

ORVIS FLY FISHING OUTFIT. New; never used. Clearwater Graphite Rod 9ft., 4-piece, 8-wt. Tip Flex 9.5, incl. carrying case (catalog price $225); Pro Guide Mid Arbor Size 4 Titanium Reel (catalog price $165); Safe Passage Rod and Reel Case (catalog price $89). Total Catalog Price: $479.

Selling only as full package, $375. Located on Vashon. Call Steve 206463-5499 or 571-2129793. Leave message if no answer.

BENGAL KITTENS, Gorgeously Rosetted!

Consider a bit of the “Wild” for your home.

Like adventure? This may be the pet for you! www.seattlebengals.com then click on “Kittens” to see what’s available with pricing starting at $900.

Championship Breeder, TICA Outstanding Cattery, TIBCS Breeder of Distinction.

Shots, Health Guarantee. Teresa, 206-422-4370.

Dogs

AKC CHAMPION LAB PUPPIES! Incredible pedigree of field trial title holders and hunting pros. Mom, Dad, and Grandpa are staunch pointers of upland birds.

Very sweet personalities; athletic, smart, easy to train. Black, yellow, male, and female pups will be ready October 1st. Call 425-4491500.

GREAT DANE

Horses

EASTSOUND

Friday Harbor

YARD SALE, Friday and Saturday, September 21st and 22nd, 10am to Noon, 1006 Terrace Drive.

23’ CUSTOM Salmon Catcher. New 200 hp Mercruiser Engine and Alpha One outdrive. 2 Scotty electric downriggers, Garmin GPS/ Fishfinder, aft steering, VHF/ CB/ Stereo, all fishing gear, galvanized tandem axle trailer, new power winch. $16,500. 206463-2839 Vashon

1 OWNER BOAT! 33’ Ranger: always well maintained! Ready to cruise! All new features include 25 HP Universal Diesel, 22 gallon fuel tank, 2 batteries, prop, electric marine toilet, Dodger, interior cushions and sailing electronics. Standing rigging & life lines replaced 2007.

Refrigeration, Dickinson fireplace, propane cook stove/oven. $28,500. Friday Harbor. 360-3785111.

Automobiles Classics & Collectibles

AKC GREAT DANE puppies! Health guarantee! Very sweet, lovable, intelligent, gentle giants.

Males and females. Now offering Full-Euro’s, HalfEuro’s & Standard Great Danes. Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes and licensed since 2002. $500 & up (every color but Fawn). Also; selling Standard Poodles. Call 5 0 3 - 5 5 6 - 4 1 9 0 . www.dreyersdanes.com

2 AQHA HORSES, started with 90 days pro training.

Gentle and ready to progress. Both are 2 years old. One mare and one gelding.

Partner up! Great project horses and terrific Western Pleasure, Gaming, Trail Potential. UTD on Shots, Worming, Hooves. Clip, Bathe, Trailer, Stand for Farrier.

Stanwood location. $2000 each. A Deal!

206-465-8748.

Vans & Mini Vans Toyota

2006 FORD FOCUS ZX4SE. Good condition!

95,000 miles! 28 MPG! Power windows/ locks and folding second seat.

Great commuter! $4,700. 360-678-4798.

2010 TOYOTA Sienna XLE FWD Mini Van, located on Vashon Island.

Burgundy color. Includes all extras (e.g., navigation system, DVD, leather seats, Tri-zone climate control, sun roof, heated driver and front passenger seats).

Includes 7 prepaid 5000 mile maintenance certificates. VERY low mileage: 23,400. $28,700.

415-624-9002.

Automobiles Hyundai

2009 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED. Only 37,150 miles! Original owner. Non-smoker. Always garaged. Immaculate condition. This Limited has every feature & option available except GPS. It is a roomy, comfor table,fuel-efficient, highly - rated car. The 5 year/60,000 mile warranty transfers to the new owner (including road side assistance). $14,900. 360-679-2630.

Campers/Canopies

8’ DODGE CITY cabover slide in camper.

Sleeps 4. Neat and clean. $995. Located on Whidbey Island.

(360)679-4873

Automobiles Suzuki

Marine Sail

Garage/Moving Sales San Juan County

RARE LOGGERS springboard, 9’ cross cut saw, long cross cut saw clamp, buggy wheel, toy steam engine roller, old gas tank bike, etc, etc, etc. Friday beginning at 10am located at Orcas Grange, 3252 Orcas Road.

1966 CHRIS CRAFT Cavalier; twin 283 engines with 1100 original hours. Radar, depth, vhf, GPS + extras. Instant hot water heater, force ten cabin heater, two burner stove all propane.

Runs great boat house kept NO rot. $5500. Matt 360-298-2482

Automobiles Ford

1964 CHEVY Bel Air, 4 door, 88,000 original miles. Blue. Garaged but needs some TLC. $5,800.

206-567-4222 (Vashon Island) Automobiles Dodge

GREAT COMMUTER/ Island car! 1997 Suzuki Swift, 45 MPG, excellent condition! Good tires.

Maintenance records.

Must see to appreciate! $4,200 OBO. Rev 360370-5090.

Find what you need 24 hours a day.

Automobiles Volkswagen

1969 VW BUS, $2,000.

Some rust. Parked 12 years. Engine dual carb 1600 - was in excellent condition when parked.

4th gear pops out. Needs brakes. Friday Harbor 360-840-1533.

1972 SUPER BEETLE with sunroof.

VW Orange - new exterior paint, large engine, good condition. Many extras.

Runs well. $3900.

(360)468-3781 Pickup Trucks Dodge

2004 DODGE Dakota Club Cab Sport Plus.

4x2, 19,300 miles, Blue Pearl paint, 4.7L Magnum 5 V8, 5 speed automatic, 60/40 folding seat, heavy duty service group, trailer hitch, 16” wheels, carpet lined truck bed, locking top cover, sliding rear window. Well maintained.

Show Room Condition! $11,900. 360-378-4825 Friday Harbor.

Classifieds. We’ve got you covered. 800-388-2527 Vans/Minivans Dodge

LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 1998 DODGE Avenger ES Coupe. 2.5L V6, Automatic 4 Speed Transmission, Leather Interior, Infinity Sound, Sun Roof, CD, New Brakes, Fresh Undercoat. Come Test Drive and Experience For Yourself! $7,000 Firm. 907-209-8937 Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island.

Automobiles Ford

1999 FORD CONTOUR 5 speed standard. Always over 30 MPG! Less then 67,000 miles.

Deep red exterior and grey interior. Power windows and door locks.

Clean inside and out!!

Only 7,000 miles on newer tires. Very good condition! Great reliable vehicle. Perfect for communting. $2,900. Coupeville. Call 360-632-6434

DODGE RAM VAN Van for sale to highest bidder. Sealed bids accepted in District Office until 4pm, September 21, 2012. Older model.

Sold as is. Runs. Needs new battery. Call Denny at Lopez School, 360.468.2202 ext. 2121 for more information.

Vans & Mini Vans Ford

LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 1961 FORD for sale to highest bidder. Sealed bids accepted in District Office until 4pm, September 21, 2012. Sold as is. Runs.

Call Denny at Lopez School 360.468.2202, ext 2121 for more information.

Get the ball rolling...

Call 800-388-2527 today.

“NEW PRICE $12,000!”

Have to get it moved! 26’ Extreme Camper, Model 267TT. Sleeps 7! Queen bed in the front - bunks in the rear for the kids.

Full bath. 1 slide out with sofa that folds down to double bed. Includes special trailer hitch with sway bars for a smooth tow and extended mirrors for your towing vehicle. Oak Harbor 360-720-4831.

Motorcycles

2000 INDIAN CHIEF Low miles, 18k. Excellent shape. S&S 88” engine with 4spd tranny, 13” risers. $9400 OBO. Located in Coupeville.

(360)678-1333 Motorhomes

1985 AIRSTREAM 34.5 motorhome. New bamboo flooring, mattress, coach, house batteries, water heater, curtains, tires, flat screen TV, LED lights, 2500 watt inverter. $13,500 OBO. Great shape. (425)7543794 Tents & Travel Trailers

26’ KODIAK 2005 travel trailer w/ slideout with topper, walk around queen size bed, A/C, forced air heat, microwave, refrig/freezer, small tub/shower with skylight, patio awning and 4 window awnings, sleeps 6. Still like new.

Also includes a brand new Auqua-Shed RV cover. $14,995. Located in Oak Harbor. Call: (360)682-6003 Vehicles Wanted

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 16 -2012: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance W-1-1996 and Increasing the Excise Tax and Amending the Use of the Excise Tax for the Solid Waste District Purposes Summary: With the transition of the solid waste system to private operation funding of the remaining County activities will rely on excise tax as a revenue source. To that end, the proposed ordinance will expand the allowable use of the current excise tax to include operational activities as well as capital facilities and will increase the tax rate from 10% to 16%.

ORDINANCE No. 17 -2012: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance

W-1-1996 and Increasing the Excise Tax and Amending the Use of the Excise Tax for the Solid Waste District Purposes (Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District Summary: The proposed ordinance would establish an excise tax of 16% on the fee for services provided by certificated haulers and authorized solid waste facilities within the newly formed Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District. This tax is identical to the tax that is proposed for the General District and will replace the existing General District excise tax of 10%.

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

mation please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470.

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

LEGAL NO. SJ423166 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder.

September 19, 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 LEGAL NO. SJ417974 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder.

September 5, 12, 19, 2012 NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Eastsound Fire

Station Meeting Room, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island.

The meeting begins at 8:00 a.m.

Public comment time is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting.

Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ423154 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder.

September 19, 2012 NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OBTAIN CUSTODY. Per RCW 79.100, San Juan County intends to take custody of the derelict vessels â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unnamedâ&#x20AC;? sailboat off Satellite Island, with registration # WN8037V; the launch â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lauraâ&#x20AC;? off Satellite Island, registration # WN0801ND; the sailboat â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cygnetâ&#x20AC;? in

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Beaverton Cove F.H., registration costs incurred by San Juan County, deceased; ELVINA NEIMEYER, #WN0998LB, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unnamedâ&#x20AC;? sail- removal and disposal costs, and married or unmarried, if living and if boat near mouth of Bay Head Mari- costs associated with environmental deceased; ELLEN NIEMEYER, marna, Orcas Island, with no registra- damages directly or indirectly caused ried or unmarried, if living and if detion, on October 5th, 2012. The ves- by the vessel. ceased; ELLEN NEIMEYER, married sels are moored illegally in public In the event of litigation, the prevail- or unmarried, if living and deceased; waters off San Juan County, without ing party is entitled to reasonable at- DENNIS DEBRITZ and VIRGINIA proper registration and are in poor torneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees and costs. San Juan DEBRITZ, husband and wife, and condition. After taking custody, San County reserves the right to pursue the marital community thereof; Juan County may use or dispose of any other remedies available under THOMAS WOOD and ELOISE them without further notice. law. For more information, contact J. WOOD, husband and wife, and the To retain custody of any of these K. Baumann, representing San Juan marital community thereof; NORMA vessels before the Custody Date, the County, at 206-999-0547 or Bau- MILLER and ROD MILLER, husband owners must: 1) notify the coordina- mann@rockisland.com. and wife, and the marital community tor below, 2) obtain authorization to LEGAL NO. SJ423625 thereof; MARLENE ALLBRIGHT and moor or anchor the vessel in its cur- Published: The Journal of the San JOHN DOE ALLBRIGHT, husband rent location, or 3) move it to a moor- Juans and wife, and the marital community age facility that has authorized the September 19, 26, 2012. thereof; JUDITH ROTTER MCINvessel, or 4) remove the vessel from TYRE and LONNY MCINTYRE, husthe water. Registration and seaband and wife, and the marital comSUPERIOR COURT OF worthiness should also be admunity thereof; JEANNIE ARDRA WASHINGTON SAN JUAN dressed.

LODGE and WILLIAM J. LODGE, COUNTY To redeem one of these vessels husband and wife, and the marital SAN JUAN COUNTY, once San Juan County has taken community thereof; WILLIAM J. Petitioner, custody, per RCW 53.08.320 (5) (b), MANION and JANE DOE MANION, v. the owner must commence a lawsuit husband and wife and the marital DAREN HAYES, a single man, G. to contest San Juan Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decicommunity thereof; UNKNOWN DEBRITZ, married or unmarried, if sion to obtain custody of the vessel, OWNERS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS living and if deceased; C. DEBRITZ, or the amount of reimbursement AT LAW OF G. DEBRITZ, C. DEowed, in the superior court of the married or unmarried, if living and if BRITZ, GEORGE DEBRITZ, CHRISdeceased; GEORGE DEBRITZ, marcounty in which the vessel was locatTINE DEBRITZ, HENRY W. PARed. The written request can be sub- ried or unmarried, if living and if de- ROTT, THOMAS L. MCFADDEN, ceased; CHRISTINE DEBRITZ, marmitted immediately but cannot be CHARLES NEIMEYER, ELVINA if living and if de- NEIMEYER, CHARLES NIEMEYER, San Juan County Community Development & Planning filed any later than the tenth day af- ried or unmarried, 135 Rhone Street, P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 ceased; THOMAS L. MCFADDEN, ter(360) the date of custody, which will be ELVINA NIEMEYER, ELLEN NEI378-2354 (360) 3782116 Fax (360) 378-3922 married or unmarried, if living and if MEYER, ELLEN NIEMEYER, and October 15th, 2012.

Permits@co.san-juan.wa.us www.co-san-juan.wa.us deceased; CHARLES NIEMEYER, The right to a hearing is deemed ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR waived if a request is submitted late, married or unmarried, if living and if PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING deceased; ELVINA NIEMEYER, and theThe owner is liable for any costs ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, To: Journal & Sounder owed to San Juan County. These married or unmarried, if living and if OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESdeceased; CHARLES NEIMEYER, costs maypublish includeonce all on administrative TATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPlease 9/19/2012 andmarried bill Community Development Planning or unmarried, if living &and if

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PLAINT 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: 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 Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder.

August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2012.

#/-").%$ĂĽ./4)#%ĂĽ/&ĂĽ!00,)#!4)/.3ĂĽ ĂĽ(%!2).'3 COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island

PPROV012-0022

Vacation Rental

161551005, 981 Deer Point Rd Orcas Island

PSJ00012-0007

Joint use Dock

POPNSP12-0004

Reclassify as Farm & Ag Conservation Land

PPROV012-0023

Vacation Rental

Permit Number

152950043 and 152950044, Lots 43 & 44, Center Island 251233001 567 Center Rd Lopez Island 251244009 426 Westpark Ln Lopez Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address Joel Wacknow and Eve Marie Williams, c/o Bob Querry, PO Box 2573, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 David Milne, c/o Jeff Otis, 393 Bobbyann Road, Eastsound, WA 98245 Jon and Carol Avent 567 Center Road Lopez, WA 98261 John and Bette Vaudt c/o Jon Beutler Jr. 980 Arrowhead Rd. Camano Island, WA 98282

Date of Date Application Complete

Other Required Permits*

SEPA Existing End Date Suggested Project Environmental Threshold for SEPA Determina- Comments Comments Documents tion End Date**

8/31/12

8/31/12

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Exempt

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10/10/12

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8/16/12

8/16/12

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SEPA checklist

DNS

10/3/12

10/19/12

Hearing Examiner

9/12/12

9/12/12

None

Farm Plan; Farmland Classification

Exempt

9/12/12

9/12/12

None

Exempt

Mark Besola c/o Jon Beutler Jr. 9/12/12 9/12/12 None Exempt 980 Arrowhead Rd. Camano Island, WA 98282 SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold examined by appointment during regular business impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no submitting a written statement to CD&P no later other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified than the end date for project comments specified Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a in the public hearing or desires a copy of the adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan written statement of appeal along with decision for this project may do so by requesting adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or the basis for the appeal and a fee to such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section CD&P within 21 days after the end of project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. the SEPA comment period. days prior to the public hearing.

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Hearing Body

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Planning Comm.

Hearing Place Islanders Bank Admin Bldg Council Hearing Room

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11/14/12 10/19/12

10/10/12

10/10/12 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.

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx

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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES AGENDA - TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Chambers - 60 Second Street September 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM 12:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access 12:05 PM WORK SESSION - Town Solid Waste Management Plan 12:50 PM Council discussion regarding joint meeting topics and agenda with the County Council 12:55 PM Ordinance No. 1495 - Establishing the date, time and location of a meeting of the Town Council to take place other than that specified

by Ordinance No. 1135 12:50 PM Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report Payment of Claims Approval of Minutes Future Agenda Items Citizen Response Adjourn September 20, 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 regarding the 2013 Town Budget process and calendar 5:45 PM Ordinance No. 1496 Amending Chapter 12.36 of Friday Harbor Municipal Code relating to regulations for public parks 5:55 PM Ordinance No. 1497 - Establishing regulations relating to fire and life safety inspections 6:10 PM Ordinance No. 1498 - Establishing regulations relating to the maintenance, trimming, removal or destruction of vegetation and weeds on private property and adjoining planting strips and public right-ofways County Council Update Future Agenda Items Citizen Response CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4) regarding collective bargaining Adjourn

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LEGAL NO. FH423171 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 19, 2012.

A REQUEST FOR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 2002 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND USE REGULATIONS The Town of Friday Harbor is inviting comments and proposed amendments to its 2002 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulations for its 2013 Amendment Cycle.

Pursuant to RCW 36.70A and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chapter 8 - Administrationâ&#x20AC;? of the adopted Comprehensive Plan policies ADM-13 through ADM-19, the Town solicits comments and proposed amendments to the 2002 Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulations.

Subsequent to the comment period, the Planning Com-

mission will review the comments and proposed amendments in their entirety.

Following work sessions and a required public hearing, the Planning Commission will forward their recommendations to the Friday Harbor Town Council for consideration and subsequent action.

This comment period closes December 31, 2012.

You may request forms for written comments, suggestions and/or proposed technical amendments at the Town of Friday Harborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Development Department, 360.378.2810, or by mailing a letter of request for forms to Mike Bertrand, Land Use Administrator, Town of Friday Harbor, PO Box 219 (60 Second Street So.), Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

LEGAL NO. FH423172 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 19, October 17, December 5, 2012.

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1 of 1 TownPage of Friday Harbor LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, September 19, 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 and deliberation regarding eligibility of Hotel Motel Excise Tax Grant applications Discussion and deliberation regarding funding recommendation of Hotel Motel Excise Tax Grant application Future agenda items (time permitting) 1:00 PM Adjourn LEGAL NO. FH423170 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 19, 2012.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEED SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-10-401700-SH APN No.: 362831007002 Title Order No.: 100685941-WA-GNO Grantor(s): ROBERT BUTLER Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WESTSOUND BANK, DBA WESTSOUND MORTGAGE A WASHINGTON BANKING CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2006 0109002 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 10/19/2012, at 10:00 AM In the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, to-wit: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, IN SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, W.M., IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, LYING WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT: COMMENCING AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT MARKING THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28 AS DESCRIBED IN AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 120450, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER IN SAID SECTION 28, NORTH 0º20’09” EAST, 677.54 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL DESCRIBED IN AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 88958 AND SHOWN ON THE SURVEY MAP AT BOOK 1 OF SURVEYS, PAGE 173, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL, SOUTH 87º01’04” WEST, 1326.24 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWESTQUARTER, WHICH POINT IS ALSO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL NO. 88958; THENCE ALONG SAID WEST LINE, NORTH 0º18’48” EAST, 31.43 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE MARKING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, WHICH POINT IS THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL DESCRIBED IN AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 93607, SAID RECORDS; THENCE ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL NO. 88958, NORTH 0º18’48” EAST, 1336.61 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE MARKING THE NORTH CORNER OF PARCEL NO. 88958 PER SAID SURVEY; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHEAST BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL NO. 88958, SOUTH 63º25’44” EAST, 703.56 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHEAST BOUNDARY, NORTH 0º18’48: EAST, 772.24 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89º49’44” WEST, 325.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0º18’48” EAST, 200.0 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, NORTH 89º49’44” WEST, 684.88 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL DESCRIBED IN AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 123945, SAID RECORDS; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL NO. 123945, SOUTH 0º17’26” WEST, 900.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL, NORTH 89º49’44” WEST, 823 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EAST MARGIN OF THE COUNTY ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID EAST MARGIN TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL NO. 93607; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL, NORTH 89º55’42” EAST, 1008 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO SAID TRUE POINT

OF BEGINNING; EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN THE COUNTY ROAD AS CONVEYED TO SAN JUAN COUNTY UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 68934, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. More commonly known as: 4770 ROCHE HARBOR ROAD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/19/2005, recorded 1/9/2006, under 2006 0109002 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from ROBERT BUTLER, A SINGLE MAN, as Grantor(s), to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WESTSOUND BANK, DBA WESTSOUND MORTGAGE A WASHINGTON BANKING CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WESTSOUND BANK, DBA WESTSOUND MORTGAGE A WASHINGTON BANKING CORPORATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to Bank of America, National Association. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $124,963.21 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $605,664.22, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 4/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 10/19/2012. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 10/8/2012 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 10/8/2012 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 10/8/2012 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME ROBERT BUTLER, A SINGLE MAN ADDRESS 4770 ROCHE HARBOR ROAD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail on 5/4/2011, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph 1 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 above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they

bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. 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. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home.

See below for safe sources of help.

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

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 6/14/12 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Timothy Donlon, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. Poulsbo,WA 98370 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 (866)645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-10-401700-SH A-4259374 09/19/2012, LEGAL NO. J410743 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 19, October 10, 2012

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHATCOM COUNTY In re the Estate of: ELIZABETH LEE BLIVEN, Deceased.

No. 12-4-00387-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Judge: Steven J. Mura The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified 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 probated 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 Filing of Notice to Creditors with Clerk of Court:

September 10, 2012 Date of First Publication (Whatcom Co.) September 12, 2012 Date of First Publication (San Juan Co.) September 12, 2012 Name of Personal Representative: Karen P. Anderson Attorneys for Personal Representative: Barry M. Meyers, WSBA #22847 Steven D. Avery, WSBA #35262 Address for Mailing or Service: Elder Law Offices of Meyers & Avery, P.S. 2828 Northwest Avenue Bellingham WA 98225-2335 Telephone: (360) 647-8846 Facsimile: (360) 647-8854 DATED this 5th day of September, 2012.

ELDER LAW OFFICES OF MEYERS & AVERY, P.S. BARRY M. MEYERS, WSBA #22847 STEVEN D. AVERY, WSBA #35262 Attorneys for Personal Representative Karen P. Anderson LEGAL NO. J420447 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 12, 19, 26, 2012.

NOTICE Fisherman Bay Sewer District is accepting applications and seeking candidates to interview for the position of SUPERINTENDENT. Duties would be to manage the operation of the district’s STEP (Septic Tank Effluent Pumping) system wastewater plant, its on-site septic tank installations and the sewer mains collection system, under the direction of the Board of Commissioners and in collaboration with district staff. The position includes manual and clerical labor, along with testing and laboratory duties.

The successful candidate will be required to have at least two years experience in operating sewage treatment facilities, be able to lift heavy tools and equipment, climb ladders and work in confined spaces, write reports, interact with the public and have or acquire a Level 1 Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within 2 years of employment. This position currently averages 30 hours a week and includes health insurance benefits. Salary is DOE. A detailed job description may be acquired from and resumes for the this position can be directed to the District Clerk for Fisherman Bay Sewer District at P.O. Box 86, Lopez Island, WA 98261. For more information,

please contact Geoffrey Holmes, Superintendent, at 360-468-2724. Applications will be accepted until 10/05/2012. Fisherman Bay Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LEGAL NO. J423162 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 19, 26, October 3, 2012.

RNAT&T Mobility proposes to modify existing telecommunications antennas collocated on the roof of the 32foot tall, 2-story Buck Building at 105 Spring Street in Friday Harbor. AT&T invites comments from interested parties on the impact of the proposed undertaking on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Please respond within 30 days of this notice to: Adam Escalona, Adapt Engineering, 615 - 8th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98104.

206-654-7045, adamee@adaptengr.com.

Reference Project RN06 Friday Harbor LEGAL NO. J423178 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 19, 2012.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of EVELYN H. PAYNE Deceased.

NO. 12-4-05055-1 SEA NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.

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

Date of First Publication: September 12, 2012 The notice agent declares, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington on August 30, 2012, at La Habra, California, that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/ Rosemary S. Ludwinski Rosemary S. Ludwinski 1460 Rocking Horse Lane La Habra, CA 90631 Attorney for Notice Agent: Jacquetta D. L. Wheeler Fahlman Olson & Little, PLLC Harborscape Professional Building 1524 Alaskan Way, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98101-1514 LEGAL NO. J419365 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. September 12, 19, 26, 2012.

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