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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT A preview of Orcas Center’s offerings for the new year Page 9

CLEANING THE WATER Crews remove creosote debris from the ocean Page 3

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COUNTY LOOKS BACK | A review of 2012 from SJC [2] SHERIFF’S LOG | A listing of local crime [3] SPORTS | Vikings face the Coupeville Wolves [7]

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Orcas Fire shakes things up Division chief program is a thing of the past; Mik Preysz promoted to assistant chief

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

When Kevin O’Brien was hired as the new fire chief for Orcas Fire and Rescue last year, he had a simple approach: find out what works, find out what doesn’t and then fix the flaws.

Just before the new year, the commissioners approved O’Brien’s plan to change how the department is managed. Instead of three division chiefs, who were assigned specific areas like operations, training and public outreach, there will be one assistant chief.

Mik Preysz, who has been a division chief since 2009, was promoted to the position and began on Jan. 1.

“I feel honored and humbled,” he said. “I have been with Orcas Fire for 20 years and I am there because I enjoy what I do. This gives me a little more ability to benefit members. Kevin and I

make a really strong team. It will benefit the community, the volunteers and the organization as a whole.”

O’Brien says the new structure will streamline operations. Preysz will work regular office hours as well as provide back-up paramedic services seven days a week. He will be assisting the chief in all operations, including training, safety, logistics and emergency medical services.

“It is going to improve our service overall,” O’Brien said. “We had scattered management of programs and now we’ll have more focused management.”

Salary for the three division chiefs was $16,900 per person plus medical benefits. The new fulltime position pays $85,000 a year.

O’Brien is making cuts in other programs so as not to increase the 2013 operations budget of $1,587,053.

In comparison, the San Juan Fire assistant chief makes $82,951 and does not manage EMS and the number two position with San Juan EMS makes $120,000.

The Lopez assistant chief earns $86,400.

For a guest column from O’Brien about the department restructuring, see page 5.

Preysz started his career in EMS at the age of 14 in Utah as a junior ski patroller. He has been a paramedic since 1981 and has a passion for teaching.

Preysz has led programs at Weber State University, Utah State Police Academy and the Utah State Department of Health. In 1987, he became the state coordinator for the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Program.

After moving to Washington in 1990, Preysz continued his flight medic career that began in Utah and finished as chief flight medic

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Mik Preysz has been promoted from division chief to assistant chief. His duties include overseeing all of the department’s operations such as training, safety, logistics, and emergency medical services. for the med-flight program out of St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.

“Mik is an excellent chief officer and gentleman with many years of experience in public service,” O’Brien said. “He knows our system and the island well.”

An in-depth look at DUIs in Washington

by JULIE SUMMERS Special to the Sounder

Alcohol-related traffic accidents in the U.S. have steadily decreased over the past five years, but Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show that alcohol is still a factor in nearly one-third of traffic fatalities.

According to San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou, nationally, there is a disturbing trend of not only driving while intoxicated by alcohol, but under the influence of multiple substances.

DUI applies to driving under the influence of alcohol, but also under the influence of drugs – both prescription and illegal substances.

“It’s basically chemical soup motoring down the road,” Nou said.

According to Washington State Department of Transportation annual collision reports, the total number of collisions in San Juan

“It’s basically chemical soup motoring down the road.”

— Sheriff Rob Nou, referring to the combination of drugs and alcohol in drivers’ systems

County has decreased in recent years, from 124 in 2006 to 97 in 2010. However, the number of alcohol-related incidents remained fairly steady, ranging from 22 to 27 annually.

Statistics for 2011 show a significant decrease from previous years, with just 11 alcoholinvolved incidents. Nou cautioned that this isn’t necessarily indicative of the situation improving, but shows that officers have been doing a better job of catching DUIs in motion as opposed to after impaired drivers crash a vehicle.

This year, there have been at least 21 reported instances of DUI in San Juan County – 12

on San Juan, six on Orcas, and three on Lopez, numbers that Nou said are pretty much proportionate to each island’s population.

In Washington state, 37 percent of traffic fatalities are alcohol-related, one of the highest percentages in the nation. But Shelly Baldwin, Impaired Driving Program manager at the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, said this statistic is deceiving.

“In Washington, we’ve had a lot of reductions in other types of traffic fatalities,” she said, noting that Washington has the highest rate of seat belt use in the nation.

Because of these reductions, Baldwin added, the prevalence of alcohol-impaired incidents appears higher.

While the problem of DUI is just as present in San Juan County as in other parts of the state, Nou said island law enforcement officers

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Preysz has been commuting to his job on Orcas from Lynden, where his wife Lesley is a nursing supervisor. Now they are moving to Orcas and Preysz says his wife will be the commuter.

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Guest column

Council looks back at 2012 The following was submitted by San Juan County The San Juan County Council concluded business in its last meeting of 2012 on Dec. 18 after recognizing employees celebrating their fifth, 10th, 15th and 20th anniversaries.

It also honored the service of the three council members who will not be returning to the council next year: Richard Fralick, Lovel Pratt and Howie Rosenfeld.

Council members-elect Marc Forlenza and Bob Jarmon attended the meeting in person and memberelect Rick Hughes participated in the meeting via conference call.

Though the past year was filled with challenges, including departures of the county administrator and the deputy county administrator, the council members say they have accomplished a great deal during 2012.

Budget Creating a sustainable county budget had been an elusive goal. Since 2008, flagging revenues and

increasing costs had forced the council to reduce services and cut personnel costs with measures, including lay-offs, furloughs, changing employee benefits, and asking staff and elected officials to forgo cost of living increases.

But in 2012, the council and County Manager Bob Jean crafted a budget that promises to maintain a consistent level of service from the beginning of 2013 through the end of 2015.

The adopted 2013 budget, including road funds and grant-funded operations, totals $52 million.

The county’s 2013 general fund budget, which includes services such as law enforcement, the treasurer, auditor, assessor, administration and courts, totals approximately $15 million. The general fund budget includes a contribution to a budget stabilization fund, and operating cash reserves equal to more than 10 percent of expenditures, a budgeting standard set by the council.

One key to the county’s budget stability was the voters’ approval of the Public Safety Sales Tax in August.

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The tax will produce an estimated $500,000 for the county in 2013 and more than $300,000 for the Town of Friday Harbor. The Town is expected to use some of the additional revenue to fund its contracts with the county for patrol and court services.

CAO update The passage of the county’s Critical Areas Ordinance followed years of difficult work, dozens of hearings and reports, and hundreds of hours of discussion and deliberation by council members.

In dealing with development buffers, the most contentious portion of the ordinance, the council responded to community concerns by adopting a system that uses site-specific criteria to allow as much flexibility as possible in the use of a property while protecting wetlands, wildlife habitat and water quality.

Adoption of the CAO clears the way for San Juan County to be declared in compliance with the state’s Growth Management Act, which will qualify the county to apply for state grants and low interest loans that are not available to non-compliant counties.

Meanwhile, citizens have a 60-day period to file appeals

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Rich Peterson, Patty Miller, Howie Rosenfeld, Jamie Stephens, Lovel Pratt & Richard Fralick. concerning the CAO to the Washington Growth Management Hearings Board.

Solid Waste In November of 2011, voters rejected a proposed fee on developed land parcels that would have helped fund the county’s continued operation of solid waste facilities on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands. In 2012, the council and the county solid waste utility worked with San Juan Sanitation to expand its roadside solid waste pickup service to include recycling, and began the process of transitioning the three county solid waste handling facilities to non-county operators.

The new Lopez Island Solid Waste District is now set to assume full responsibility for operating the Lopez solid waste facility in January 2013.

The council, in

November of 2012, authorized final negotiations for the operation of the Solid Waste Transfer station and recycling facility on Orcas Island with Orcas Recycling Services, Inc. The county expects to hand over operations to the Orcas Island group this spring.

The council has also selected a preferred vendor to provide services at the San Juan Island Solid Waste Facility and has authorized funding for the county’s continued operation of the facility until a transition can be completed in February or March of 2013.

The new operator – Kentec Energy Company, in association with Lautenbach Industries – has agreed to continue self-haul and recycling services at the site while it investigates the feasibility of creating an innovative gasification facility which would generate electricity from solid waste. In its proposal, Kentec said it expects to make a decision

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on gasification within two years.

Other accomplishments and events during 2012 include adoption of major revisions to the county’s regulation of wireless and communication towers and facilities to pave the way for better cell and broadband service within the county; adoption of a long-overdue solid waste plan; and completion of the Charter Review Commission’s work and the subsequent voter approval of three amendments to the county’s charter, effectively reorganizing county government.

Significant challenges for county government lie in the year ahead: three newly elected members of the sixmember county council took office Jan. 1, but primary and general elections for the new three-member council, created by the charter amendments, will be held in February and April.

The three-member council will take the legislative and executive reins of county government in May. In the meantime, the implementation of the solid waste system transition will continue; the state-mandated update of regulations governing the use of property on and near the shoreline will take center stage; and a new county manager must be recruited.

Happy New Year!

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Hard, dirty work in miserable weather

SHERIFF’S LOG

San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls:

Nov. 24: The whereabouts of “Care Bear” were not immediately known after the five-foot tall llama disappeared from its pen on Lopez Island. The pen’s chain and padlock, as well as a twist lock connected to the chain, were missing as well.

Though the gate to the pen and pasture in the 4000 block of Port Stanley Road were open when the missing llama’s owner returned home, its two pen mates, both llamas, were still close at hand.

– An outboard motor vanished off a dinghy belonging to an Orcas Island man in an apparent theft at a southwest side marina. The motor, valued at $850, was attached to the dinghy, which was on the back of his 35-foot boat, which was on the grounds of a Killebrew Lake Road marina at the time it reportedly disappeared.

Nov. 26: An Orcas Island man claims that someone took his Mercedes SUV on a joyride on his property without permission and caused $800 damage while behind the wheel. The SUV, parked outside the man’s home on

Marilee Lane at the time, sustained damage to the front driver’s side quarterpanel and floorboard, and a puncture in the sidewall of the rear tire on the driver’s side as well.

Dec. 10: A familiar face, chance encounter, and missed court date led to the arrest of a Orcas Island man following a mid-afternoon traffic stop near the intersection of Lovers Lane and Mount Baker Road. The 34-year-old, recognized by a deputy as the two drove past one another in opposite directions, reportedly failed two weeks earlier to appear in court on a charge of DUI. He was pulled over and taken into custody at about 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 13: Excessive speed and an apparent illegal pass prompted the arrest of a Lopez man for DUI following a late afternoon traffic stop on Hummel Lake Road. Westbound and allegedly under the influence of marijuana at the time, the 27-year-old reportedly passed a vehicle in front of him in a no-passing zone and was pulled in the 100

block of Hummel Lake Road at about 5 p.m. He was also ticketed for driving without insurance and for the illegal pass.

– Electronics, entertainment equipment and assorted household belongings vanished in an apparent break-in and theft of an Orcas Island home in the 100 block of Roundtree Lane. The list of missing belongings, desktop computer and 30-inch flatscreen television included, are value at about $2,000.

The thief, or thieves, reportedly left a number of valuable belongings behind.

Dec. 15: A 19-yearold Bellingham woman was warned not to return to the home of an Orcas man after she showed up at his doorstep without an invitation and was refused entry into his home. She was at the front door of the man’s Crosswinds Lane home when a deputy arrived at the scene at about 4:30 p.m.

The 25-year-old man reportedly called authorities to intercede after the woman ignored his requests to leave and to quit pounding on his door.

All islands ski bus to debut The Mt. Baker Winter Ride Bus has been reborn and is offering rides to the winter wonderland of Mt. Baker for all ages, from all islands.

The ski bus has run separately for years as an extra-curricular activity of the Orcas and San Juan Island school districts. This year, however, the program is being administered by the newly formed Orcas Island Park and Recreation District.

More than 25 schools from around the region participate in Mt. Baker's Winter Ride Program, which offers greatly discounted lessons, rentals and lift tickets. In the past, students from each island boarded their respective districts school buses in the ferry line and rode the sometimes partially filled bus there and back.

This year will be different. With the collaboration of both Orcas and San Juan Island groups, the cost (to

Orcas participants) has been reduced and the program has been saved.

“Without this collaboration, neither Orcas nor the Friday Harbor groups would have been able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity,” said John Pachuta, Friday Harbor coordinator.

This year, participants will walk on their respective ferries, rather than board a local bus. On the other side, a charter bus will be waiting. Half-day lift ticket prices will be provided to all participants, regardless of age and arrival time (which is usually about 11:30 a.m., an hour earlier than the normal half day price time).

In addition, the bus ride is available to any participant from any island, regardless of age.

Cost for the six-ride program (bus ride only) is $180.

One-time riders can sign up for $50. The bus will depart from the Anacortes Ferry

terminal at 9:15 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. on these Saturdays: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 and 3/2. Currently 35 riders are paid and signed up, so there are 10 seats left for each trip, on a first-come, first-served basis. Other stops will be made on the return trip, which may include Bellis Fair Mall, Bellingham and Anacortes Pools and the Anacortes Bowling Lanes (costs not included.)

Sign up at orcasparkandrec.org or visit San Juan Island Fitness, Island Body on Lopez or the Orcas Park and Recreation office.

You may also call coordinators Marcia West at 376-7275 or John Pachuta at 378-0886.

Crews remove creosote debris from San Juan County waters

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Members of the Puget Sound Conservation Corps working at San Juan's Jackson Beach.

by Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

The weather was wet, windy and cold.

The work was dirty, stinky and heavy. No way to spend the holidays.

But the Puget Sound Corps conservation crew, part of the Department of Ecology’s Washington Conservation Corps, just kept working – hauling creosote-laden timbers and logs over Jackson Beach jumbled with driftwood, chain-sawing the bigger logs into four-foot long pieces, and using a small mini-track loader to fill two seven-toncapacity transfer boxes.

“Not one complaint from the crew, they’re great workers,” said Kevin Anderson, supervising the project for the Department of Natural Resources Beach and Waterways Restoration Program.

Anderson pointed out that the crew had returned recently from New York City, where they helped clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Back in San Juan County, the six-member crew led by Jerry McMullen spent Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 17 and 18, removing about 20 tons of creosoted debris from the lagoon and estuary at Neck Point on Shaw Island, then the next two days doing the same at Jackson Beach on San Juan.

According to the DNR, the cost of the two projects totaled about $30,000, including removal of the detritus from Shaw by a Neptune Marine boat and from San Juan by San Juan Sanitation trucks.

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Creosoted pilings and timbers are detrimental to pteropods that salmon smolt feed on, and to spawning grounds of forage fish, such as sand lance and surf smelt that juvenile and adult salmon also feed on.

On Monday, Dec. 10, the DNR and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board announced that San Juan County has been awarded a $300,000 matching grant for four salmon recovery projects planned and managed by the County Community Development and Planning Department, local “lead entity” for salmon recovery.

Since 2004, DNR’s Restoration Program has removed more than 15,000 tons of pilings, creosoted debris and other harmful beach detritus from Puget Sound beaches.

The San Juan Islands have been a major focus, but more than 20 other Salish Sea locations have also seen clean-up projects.

Hundreds of civilian volunteers have participated in the clean-up projects, as have numerous entities such as county Marine Resource Committees, WSU Beachwatchers, The Nature Conservancy, Friends of the San Juans, and Washington State Parks.

In February 2007, 38 tons of creosoted pilings and driftwood were removed by helicopter from Jackson Beach. That same year, more than seven tons of debris were removed from Deer Harbor, and, in 2011, more than 70 tons were airlifted off Lopez Island beaches by helicopter by a DNR forestry team.

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Looking to 2013: readers’ resolutions

End of year summary from FEAST

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e have officially jumped into the year 2013.

It’s a time for reflecting on the past 12 months and setting goals for the days to come.

Here at the Sounder, we are thankful for our advertisers, readers and story subjects, who made it an excellent 2012.

We asked our readers about their New Year’s resolutions. Here is what they had to say.

• Not to multi-task everything. I am going to attempt to take time to start and finish important things in my life and not cram everything into the same spot.

• To be a more patient and less hurried person • Stop putting cream in my coffee • Eat less ice cream • Live every day to the fullest and take nothing for granted • Pursue healthy relationships • Visit my grandparents more • Have more fun • Learn to say “no” and volunteer a bit less • Get a massage once a month • Take care of myself, eat right, exercise daily

Public meetings ThURSDAY, JAN. 3 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, Fire Station, 3 p.m.

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• Orcas Island Public Library Board, 9 to 11 a.m., public library.

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• Eastsound Sewer and Water District, 4:30 p.m., east side of airport, at end of Cessna Lane.

• Orcas Fire District Commissioners, 7:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall.

Precip in December:4.21”Precip in 2012: 30.97” Reported by John Willis, Olga

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These are such exciting times! I want to tell you how glad I am to be living in this community with you, not just as the director of Food Masters and FEAST but as your friend and fellow community member. Together we are creating the world that we want to live in.

As Food Masters and FEAST gear up for another fantastic season, we want to remind you that we need financial support to start off the year strong and lay the groundwork for another amazing year of local food empowerment!

Thanks to incredible community support in 2012 we were able to cover all of our costs for running the FEAST program that educated eight Orcas kids in sustainable life skills. We were also able to present 14 incredible Food Masters workshops that served hundreds of people.

We hosted community work parties and other events, including helping to expand the garden at the public school by nearly 5,000 square feet, more than tripling the size, and building a cob pizza oven with virtually all of the elementary school students taking part in the building process!

We participated in public meetings, increased collaborations with other community organizations, and played an important role in helping get Initiative 20124 passed, effectively banning the use of genetically modified seed in San Juan County.

The year 2013 promises to be even more exciting. The groundwork has been laid for several projects to take root and grow in the coming season. In order for our programs to take another huge leap forward we will need your support to propel us into the new year.

As we enter the season of holiday giving please consider making a gift to Food Masters/FEAST. As always, your financial contributions are completely tax-deductible.

With interest in local food and sustainability on the rise, there is an ever-increasing demand for programs like Food Masters and FEAST. Whether it is $5, $50, $500, or even $5,000, your contribution

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will help ensure that our programs continue to grow to meet the demand of the growing local food movement.

Learner Limbach Director of Foodmasters, FEAST

Thanks for help with tree lighting The Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all those who helped make this year’s holiday tree lighting evening a success. Our gratitude goes out to Perry Pugh and Ron Gilleland for lighting the tree; county parks for the use of the Village Green; Ken Speck and the Community Band and their great holiday sounds; Grace McCune and her young carolers; Scott and Judy Whiting (and their Christmas alter egos) for thrilling many youngsters; Orcas Fire for safely delivering Santa amd Mrs. Claus; George Garrels and the Kiwanis toy-making group; and the generous chamber members who baked dozens and dozens of treats for all to enjoy!

Lance Evans Executive Director Terri Gilleland Manager

Thanks to SJC parks volunteers Did you know that volunteers have been providing ongoing care for our county day parks since 2009? That year, our day parks were slated to be closed. Then, community volunteers came to the rescue and they continue to provide needed support today.

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All year long, our volunteer teams pick-up litter, empty the garbage and recycling, monitor the parks, mow the grass, and trim the bushes. These wonderful volunteers do all of this so that we all can enjoy our local parks.

Volunteers also work in our campgrounds and take on special projects in our parks, like giving interpretive talks, chopping firewood, removing noxious weeds, building and maintaining trails.

More than 1,100 volunteer hours were recorded in our county parks in 2012 – the equivalent of one half-time employee!

The San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair Department, the parks commission, and the park staff would all like to express our gratitude for the time our volunteers have spent to keep our county parks maintained and open to the public during 2012.

Special thanks go to our volunteer day park team leaders on San Juan Island; Louise Dustrude (Turn Point), David Dehlendorff (Reuben Tarte), Sandy Rabinowitz (Eagle Cove), and on Lopez Island we would like to give special thanks to Carl Jones – father of the famed “Flower House” outhouse at Agate Beach and volunteer team leader for all five of our Lopez Island day parks.

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Fire department undergoes changes

by KEVIN O’BRIEN Orcas Fire Chief

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is currently undergoing significant organizational change.

OIFR is a contemporary and complex public business. Compliance with the many laws, standards, and mandates governing emergency services is a significant challenge. Managing the people and equipment is complex and requires a large amount of time devoted to making sure the business of all operations is performed properly.

As an example, the laws, policy, safety standards and human resources requirements that govern a volunteer firefighter/EMT on Orcas are the same as a career position in the city.

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue had a remarkable year in 2012.

• Call volume increased 12.2 percent to 775 alarms • 25 percent of alarms happened simultaneously with another call • 66 percent of our calls occurred in Eastsound • Islanders receive excellent EMS care comparable to the best systems nationwide. Eighty percent of our cardiac arrest patients experience a return of spontaneous circulation when we

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are able to assist with defibrillation and other medical procedures.

• 75 percent of our alarms were medical • 2.3 percent of our alarms are fires. Our strong fire services provide positive protection in our rural environment, resulting in better insurance ratings and lower premiums for many residences As the needs of our community continue to grow, OIFR is adapting to provide the most efficient and effective operations. We enter 2013 with a team of 80 personnel, seven stations, a fleet of 20 vehicles and an operating budget of $1,587,053.

We have reorganized and replaced the division chief program with one assistant chief position to assist with supervision and management of our operations, including EMS, training, safety, compliance, and logistics. Division Chief/ Paramedic Mik Preysz has been promoted to this position and will retain his paramedic certification providing a supervisor/backup medic on island all the time.

Mik will work 40 hours per week. Salary for the position is $85,000 and is consistent with the salaries

of the number two positions on Lopez and San Juan Islands. There will be no increase to our operations budget as we will be streamlining other programs to fund the position.

Additional staffing changes include hiring Sally Kass as financial officer to replace Rick Anda, who is retiring. Sally has extensive experience in all areas of business administration with emphasis in accounting, finance, and human resource management.

Paramedic/Division Chief Val Harris is stepping down from her full-time position but will continue with us in the capacity as a part-time paramedic and volunteer.

Val began her service with OIFR in 1988 and she has been a great leader, colleague, and friend to many.

We wish to impart our gratitude for Val’s 25 years of service.

We are neighbors serving neighbors, ready to respond to your assistance 24 hours every day.

Contact me with any questions or concerns regarding Orcas Island Fire and Rescue at kobrien@ orcasfire.org or schedule an appointment to talk with me at 376-2331.

Dehlendorf, Dani and Bryan Hoyer, Jacob Hansen, Andy Urbach and the Community Service crew, members of the Eastsound Village Green Stewardship crew on Orcas island and Nick Teague and the American Hiking Society on Lopez and Shaw Islands for their valuable contributions. Also, Garfield H. S. students, numerous

Boy Scout troops and other groups who did projects in our parks during their stay.

If you’d like to join our team of volunteers, please call SJC Parks 378-8420 or email parks@sanjuanco. com San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair Department

The following was submitted by the Orcas Island Community Foundation It has been a year of great accomplishments for our local community foundation.

Nearly $600,000 in grants were distributed by the Orcas Island Community Foundation over the past year, through direct grants to island nonprofits, our Donor Advised Funds and Partners in Philanthropy. Grants went to a wide variety of organizations and projects, from the Orcas Food Bank, the Orcas Library, and the schools, to Orcas Center, the historical museum, OPAL Community Land Trust and many more.

In addition, OICF enhanced its efforts to identify emerging problems, address unmet needs and convene key groups and individuals to find solutions. Two years ago, for example, our island-wide needs-assessment pointed to significant unmet needs in the area of medical and dental health.

As one immediate step, in partnership with six other island organizations, OICF arranged to bring a Medical Teams International dental van to the island four times in 2012. Our island dentists and hygienists volunteered their skills and time, treating 120 islanders, most of whom had significant (or emergency) dental problems. The dental van will return for four more visits in 2013, thanks to funding from generous donors and the wondrous organizational skills of Rita Bailey and Barbara Ehrmantraut.

This fall, the OICF Board developed a new strategic plan focused on three primary goals for 2013-2015: (1) increase

philanthropy to support the Orcas community, (2) lead community-wide efforts to address critical unmet needs, and (3) grow our capacity for creativity and responsiveness so that OICF and island nonprofits can evolve and thrive.

OICF also established an Investment Committee, and transferred over $5.5 million under our stewardship to new management.

This shift has allowed us to lower the fees charged to our fund holders and to improve reporting and access, with the potential for improved returns.

We have come to think of our community as a giant patchwork quilt, with the pieces made up of all the island’s organizations, donors and volunteers. Some of the quilt’s squares are frayed and there are gaps and needs that are not being met or are met only imperfectly. OICF is the stitching in the quilt.

Our task is to keep track of the pieces: to bring people together to solve problems when there is a gap, or when one or more pieces show signs of unraveling. We strengthen the many organizations that shoulder the burden of keeping our community functioning.

As OICF grows stronger, so does the support we provide. OICF looks at the whole island, worries about the whole island, and finds solutions for problems that affect all our lives, one gift, one stitch, at a time.

We are a community that cares for each other, neighbor helping neighbor, and together look forward to even greater accomplishments in 2013.

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Voting equipment to be tested in FH A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the Feb. 12 special election is scheduled for Jan. 9.

The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match the votes cast. The test will take place at 10 a.m. in the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor.

The test is performed before every election to ensure that tabulation hardware and software equipment are compliant with Washington State rules and will accurately count the votes.

All interested members of the public are invited to observe.

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More department changes Val Harris – one of the other division chiefs – is resigning as a duty paramedic but will stay on as a volunteer. Patrick Shepler, the third division chief, will be staying on as a paramedic.

The department’s other paramedic Jeff Larsen is leaving to pursue a new career. O’Brien says two new paramedics will be hired in the coming months.

Sally Kass has been hired as the new district financial officer. She has a home in the Orcas Landing area and is in the process of moving here full time from California. She has extensive experience in all areas of business administration,

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Sally Kass is the new financial officer for OIFR.

says O’Brien. Kass is replacing long-time financial officer Rick Anda, who is retiring.

OIFR is currently looking for a full-time firefighter/ maintenance technician to replace the part-time position held by a mechanic who lives in Las Vegas. The job will be filled by Feb. 1.

Captain Chad Kimple and Lieutenant Rich Harvey have been promoted to tenured positions within the department.

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Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is evaluating how to address its participation in the San Juan County Marine Operations User’s Group. The sheriff and surrounding emergency service providers have established the group to finance, manage and operate the sheriff’s boat program and administer the public safety grant the sheriff has secured for a new emergency response vessel.

The question of how OIFR should be involved in this program has inspired other questions regarding its service.

On Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall, OIFR will be hosting a “town hall” meeting to hear comments on possible participation in the program.

At this time there are two proposed options: join the group as a financial partner that is currently estimated to cost OIFR just over $25,000 per year or pay per use membership, which is slated to cost $6,500 per transport Topics for discussion include: • How should OIFR be involved in the operations, maintenance and expenses for the Marine Operations User’s Group?

• To what extent should the fire district provide or pay for services outside of the district’s boundaries? How should the district operate and fund: medical transport to the mainland, marine search and rescue operations and assistance to other islands whose residents do not provide financial support to any fire district?

If you are unable to attend, email comments or questions to Chief Kevin O’Brien at kobrien@orcasfire.org. Minutes will be available at www.orcasfire.org.

face unique logistical challenges due to the nature of the island community.

Because dealing with DUIs is a technical, labor-intensive, and time-consuming process, each incident takes an officer off the street for a significant amount of time and can hinder the ability for officers to be out in the community detecting other DUIs or dealing with incidents.

Boating under the influence is also a concern in a maritime county like San Juan, said Nou. Local officers work with enforcement agencies on the water, such as the U.S. Coast Guard, to deal with this problem.

Prosecuting DUIs San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord said everyone arrested for DUI is required to make a nextday appearance at court in Friday Harbor.

After a public defender is appointed, the defendant enters a plea. If a case is not resolved through pleas, it goes to trial. If the defendant admits to having a drinking problem and wants to receive counseling and treatment, he or she may be eligible for deferred prosecution, which defers charges for a period of time.

There are guidelines dictating a range of sentencing for various DUI circumstances, said Gaylord.

Repeat offenders and drivers with higher levels of intoxication are subject to stiffer penalties.

The cold weather factor Alcohol-related traffic accidents increase significantly throughout the nation during the winter, but Baldwin said

Looking ahead The issue of impaired driving, and the state and local response to it, continues to evolve. With the recent passages of I-1183 and I-502, privatizing liquor sales and legalizing recreational marijuana use, the future of these issues and how they will affect communities remains uncertain. Over time, said Baldwin, research may be able to identify the impact these two laws have on impaired driving.

However, she said, such laws don’t have much impact on impaired driving prosecution.

“It’s illegal to drive impaired regardless of why you’re impaired,” Baldwin said.

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“Nice weather seems to be a major factor, because the worst months [for impaired driving] here in Washington are actually July and August,” she said.

Georgeana Cook, coordinator of the Lopez Island Prevention Coalition, said a fact to look at is that San Juan County has the highest per capita number of liquor licenses in Washington state.

“Being a tourist community accounts for part of it,” she said. “But higher accessibility is always a concern.”

Cook also stressed the challenges of the winter season, noting that drinking at holiday parties is “a social thing for a lot of people” but can be dangerous when people don’t realize how much alcohol they’ve consumed.

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Viking freshman Pasha Bullock getting ready to shoot a free throw at the Coupeville game.

by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor

The Lady Vikings (3-2) traveled to Coupeville (4-5) for a last minute loss against the Wolves on Saturday, Dec. 22.

The Vikings hit the court fast, leading the Wolves 14-4 after the first quarter but stalled in the second quarter, entering halftime with their lead reduced 16-14. Shelbi Rogers and Bella Nigretto brought the offense back to life, ending the third quarter 27-20 and looking set on a win. Defensively, Lana Bronn, Aliviah Garcia and Alicia Susol kept the Wolves out of the paint.

However, the Wolves entered the fourth quarter focused and began to hit their shots and control the boards. The Wolves got the lead 28-27 with four minutes left and ultimately outscored the Vikings 19-4 in the fourth while the Viking scoring went frigid, ending in a 39-31 loss.

“It went good in the first half, but we have to learn to be patient, which we weren't in the second half,” said Coach Gregg Sasan. “We have to work on boxing out and rebounding, which hurt us today. Defense is coming around but we have to learn to play under pressure.”

Viking scoring was led

by Nigretto with 16 points, Rogers 11 and Garcia and Bronn 2 each.

The Viking Boys (3-2) beat the Coupeville Wolves (0-9) in another comefrom-behind win after a wild game.

Due to players on vacation, the Vikings only suited six varsity players, including two brought up from JV; freshman Pasha Bullock

and sophomore Jay Zier.

In a game that more resembled a rugby match with a basketball, the refs baffled the entire crowd with a series of mystery technical fouls and noncalls throughout the game.

The Wolves led after the first quarter 21-14 and kept their lead after the second, 32 to 28. But aggressive play got the Wolves in foul trouble, helped by Jack Gates’ relentless drives in the paint. With six minutes left in the third quarter and the Wolves shooting off, the Vikings tied the game and ended the quarter leading 53-45.

Gates and Jake Zier ramped up the scoring in the fourth quarter while Rylan Date and the Zier brothers dominated the rebounds to hold on to a 66-61 victory.

“It was a rough game, there was no doubt about it,” Coach Rich Madan said.

“Jake got pushed around by their big guys and the refs didn't call anything. Jack had a good game again. I

had to bring up some JV players and Pasha and Jay did fantastic.”

Viking scoring was led

by Gates with 36 points, Jake 20, Jay 8 and Date and Bullock 1 each. Date had 9 rebounds, Jake 12 and Jay 13.

On Jan. 4, both Viking teams play the Braves in LaConner.

In response to a dramatic increase in hauling costs, the county council has increased the fee for dropping off recycling at County Solid Waste facilities on Orcas and San Juan Islands to $3 per can effective Jan. 1.

The council approved the new rates by a four-to-two vote on Dec. 18 with members Patty Miller and Lovel Pratt opposed.

The fees for recycling loads weighing more than one ton will increase from a flat $25 per truck, to $95 per ton (approximately $570 for a full truck). Certified Hauler San Juan Sanitation, which will have to pay the higher rate, is not expected to increase fees to its customers for collecting recycling.

The increase was triggered by the Dec. 31 expiration of the county’s 10-year contract for recycling transportation and processing with Waste Management, Inc. The per-ton cost, which had remained essentially flat

the rest of the county.

The county solid waste facilities on Orcas and San Juan Islands are scheduled to be turned over for operation by private contractors this spring.

Orcas Recycling Services, slated to take over management of the Orcas transfer station in March, recently released a statement saying that when they take control “we expect to lower rates for recycling and garbage.

Recycling will cost $2 per can and garbage will be $7 per can (compared with $10 now). If you go over the scale you will pay $300 per ton compared to today’s rate of $373 per ton.”

A complete copy of the council’s new fee ordinance is available at http://sanjuanco.com/publicworks/ solid_waste/solid_waste_ docs/SW_Fees.pdf.

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While approving the increase in recycling fees, the county council voted to hold garbage fees at the current level and eliminated fees charged for the annual Household Hazardous Waste collection events.

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‘History of Saving the Ocean’ Councilman Hughes sworn in Rick Hughes, new county councilman, position 4, Orcas West, was sworn in by Orcas Island Judge Stewart Andrew on Dec. 28 in Waterfront Park, Eastsound.

“It was important for me to be sworn in on Orcas Island, in Eastsound, in District 4 and by an Orcas Judge,” said Hughes.

“Eastsound is an important place for me and my family.”

Former Councilman Richard Fralick told Hughes and the crowd that it’s always bittersweet to pass the baton on, but he couldn’t see a

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Rick Hughes being sworn in by Judge Stewart Andrew. worthier man to take his place.

Due to voter-approved charter review changes, Hughes is now running

against Orcas Islanders Greg Ayers and Lisa Byers in a Feb. 12 primary election. The council is going back to three members.

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The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila present “The History of Saving the Ocean,” on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall.

This lecture by Gary Davis, former chief ocean scientist of the National Park Service, delves into thought-provoking questions like: How much do you know about the history of sav-

ing the ocean? Do you know when the first Marine Protected Area in the US was created?

How many of the 1,700 Marine Protected Areas are in your neighborhood?

What does the Audubon Christmas Bird Count have in common with fish conservation?

What are tektites and what do they have to do with saving the ocean?

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Davis is a former marine ecologist, aquanaut and science advisor for the Channel Islands National Park.

He is also the chairman of The SeaDoc Society’s board of directors. A world traveler and photographer, Davis will share his immense knowledge about the history of our attempts to understand and to protect the oceans of the world.

The 2012 and 2013 Marine Science Lecture Series is designed to inspire the general public and to highlight the amazing fish and wildlife of this region, say organizers. The lectures are free and presented by program partners The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila.

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A varied palate of pictorial offerings, ranging from traditional to abstract, will greet the new year in the exhibit by Orcas photographer Joe Floren at the Orcas Island Senior Center throughout the month. It is Floren’s first show at the center since 2010. One of his pieces, “Frisco Bay,” is pictured above.

The reception will be 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8. The Orcas Island Photo Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., which will include dinner and a brief program.

Physician Assistant Michael Bried joins Orcas Island Family Medicine Michael has returned from retirement to work part-time with David Russell. The scope of his practice will involve primary care, walk-ins, urgent and elective minor surgical procedures and physical exams.

“I have learned that the health of the individual and the health of the community are both to be cherished, and a gift one gives without restraint,” says Michael.

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JP and OK Rhythm at Agave on Jan. 5 Brush off the winter blues, relax after the busy holiday season, and come join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys at their first performance of the new year.

JP and the “boys” will be playing at Agave Restaurant in Eastsound on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.

JP and the OK Rhythm Boys features the fine fiery sweet and swinging fiddling of JP Wittman, backed by Gordon Koenig and Anita Orne on bass and guitar (and occasional mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and saw). They all sing some, as well. The evening promises to be a grand one, with plenty of swing tunes, waltzes and hoedowns, jazz standards and originals, toe-tappers and tear-inducers. You can check out the band at www.jpandtheokrhythmboys.com.

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by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

From theater based on historical scientists to spectacular dance moves to unfurling the mysteries of love – Orcas Center has it all coming up in the next three months.

“It’s all different,” said Kara O’Toole, Orcas Center director, about the upcoming lineup. “It just seems like everything is getting richer and more diverse.”

Theater

“The Life of Galileo” by Bertolt Brecht and David Hare will be performed on the OffCenter Stage, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, and Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

The show is $15, $11 for students, and $2 off for Orcas Center members.

The play, directed by Ron Hall, shows how Galileo was initially celebrated as a great man of the Renaissance – until the church condemned his teachings, fearing that he would begin to question the order of the social system, too. It also questions the scientist’s responsibilities in the face of an oppressive government.

The cast of “Galileo” started rehearsals during the fall and in late November were met with tragic news.

Maria Massey, who was cast as three characters and also worked as the stage manager, died after she had been reported missing for two days. Hall and the cast were left shocked and saddened. They struggled with the decision to continue with the play. In the end they chose to continue.

“Either we honor her in not doing the play, or honor her in doing it. And doing it is the right choice,” said Hall in a November letter to the editor. “‘Galileo’ will be dedicated to her and a special showing of ‘Galileo’ will take place closing night.”

Hall requests that if anyone wants to contribute to that celebration to contact him through the center.

Comedy

“The Magistrate” from the National Theatre Live series is Thursday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. on Center Stage. Tickets are $18, $13 students and $2 off for Orcas Center members. John Lithgow takes the title role in Arthur Wing Pinero’s “uproarious” Victorian farce. The play is directed by Timothy Sheader.

“I’m really excited about the ‘Magistrate,’” said O’Toole. “From what I have seen it is hilarious.”

Music

“Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music” is Saturday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. on Center Stage. Tickets are $18, $13 students and $2 off for Orcas Center members.“Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music” is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along.

The show has been a worldwide hit, playing to packed houses across the globe with more than 10,000 performances in 11 different countries. O’Toole said there will also be a costume contest, so wear you best lederhosen.

Opera

Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto” from The Met: Live in HD series is showing Sunday, Feb. 17, 1 p.m. on Center Stage. Tickets are $18, $13 students and $2 off for Orcas Center members. Director Michael Mayer has placed his new production of Verdi’s tragedy in Las Vegas circa 1960. Inspired by the antics of the famed “Rat Pack,” it stars Piotr Beczala as the womanizing Duke of Mantua and Zeljko Lucic as his tragic sidekick, Rigoletto.

“It should be interesting,” said O’Toole. “I’m always curious about a new production twist.”

Dance

Taylor 2 Dance Company comes to Center Stage, Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25, $19 for Orcas Center members and $11 for students.

Legendary American choreographer Paul Taylor created the show Taylor 2 in 1993 to ensure that his works could be seen by audiences all over the world.

The dances span the broad spectrum of his work, and is acclaimed for its emphasis on athleticism, humor and range of emotions. The dance company celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year.

According to New York Times writer Gia Kourlas, “Taylor 2 is a kind of a miracle... All of the dancers are considerable talents [who] unite fearlessness with skill.”

Lectures

Crossroads Lecture Series presents “Making Love Last” by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman on Center Stage, Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s or www. orcascrossroads.org.

The Gottmans are couples counselors, who delve into the mysteries of love, asking where does it come from, why does some love last, and why does some fade?

The Gottmans explain how a couple can protect or recover its greatest gift – love for each other.

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‘Thoughtful contemplation’ heal at cancer support group Monthly spiritual session with Celtic musician Jeff Johnson Following on the heels of its successful annual Celtic Christmas Concerts, Orcas Island Community Church has announced a new monthly contemplative service featuring Windham Hill recording artist Jeff Johnson.

The first event will be on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the church.

With an emphasis on meditative readings, silence, reflective music and simple

prayers, Senior Pastor Dick Staub says “the service is designed to tap into the deep roots of a rich, historic, Christian mystical tradition that is often lost in today’s contemporary worship.”

The service is open to the community.

For more information call Orcas Island Community Church at 376-6422 or visit www.orcaschurch.org and hit the events tab.

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The Cancer Support Group celebrates the beginning of the new year by emphasizing the positive. The group meets on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. in Fireside Room of the Community Church.

“If you are in a place where you’re not feeling all that positive, come and join us and let us help each other,” say organizers. “Those who are further along the road to recovery can offer hope to others.”

This confidential, no-cost group meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month.

Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198.

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Obituary roy l. branstetter Roy L. Branstetter, 89, of Deer Harbor, Wash. died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on Feb. 12, 1923 in Bridger, Mont., the son of Irvin and Ruby (Bequette) Branstetter.

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daughter-in-law, Daniel and Sheryl Branstetter; daughter and son-in-law, Merilee and Jim Meyer; granddaughter, Julie Meyer; his nieces; and all the many members of his extended family on Orcas Island and elsewhere.

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lions Club: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. isleshare timebank: For orientations, call Morgan Meadows at 376-9213. library story times: 11 a.m., Orcas Library children’s room, half-hour storytimes are for children between 3 and six, but all kids are welcome.

SUN. – ONgOINg alCoholiCs anonymous:

5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s.

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death by his wife, Helen; twin brother, Ray; and his sister, Florence.

In accordance with Roy’s wishes, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 3001 R Avenue, Anacortes, WA, 98221 or to Hospice of the Northwest, 819 South 13th Street, Mount Vernon, WA, 98274. A celebration of his life will be held later in the summer.

Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Roy, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel. com.

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TD-9 International, blade and drum, 6cyl, turbo.

SLACKLINE BUCKET, maybe one CY, teeth.

RIPPER TEETH, clamp on, 2 each.

FUEL TANKS, 2-4,000 gallons (empty, some leakers) TRACK LOADER, AC HD7G, bucket with teeth and clearing blade, nothing on back.

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BOOM TRUCK, 1940 GMC 6x6.

DONKEY (MACHINE) 1954? mack/Kenworth off highway, Skagit BU-50 drums, Detroit 6V-53 engine.

DOZER, International TD-24, hydraulic blade and ropper.

HOPPER, gravel, 2 each.

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TRUCK CRAIN, Insley, Wakashaw (upper), Chrysler Industrial lower, 50’ boom, dragline bucket 5/8 yard, cable backhoe and shovel front, counter weight, 6x6.

LOWBOY TRAILER and (or) International truck tractor, 855 Cummins.

BOOM TRUCK, 1942 White, two rear mounted drums, A frame, 180 Cummins w/PT fuel pump, 4x6.

FRONT LOADER, International Hough 120-B, International D-817 engine, 5 yard? teeth.

SAW MILL, Circular, 4cyl Ford diesel, hydraulic carriage drive.

EDGER, Continental engine, industrial w/clutch.

Dump Truck, 1969 Ford, 8-10 yard, Cat 3208 engine.

COMPRESSOR, Holman, Ford Diesel BOAT, Whale, 26’ fiberglass, Perkins diesel 4-107 engine, built in Bellingham, never Navy.

AIRCRAFT ENGINE, Continental E-225-8, High time, running perfect when removed, logs.

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PURE BRED Saint Bernard Puppies. 6 Males and 5 Females. Ready January 12th. Will have 1st Shots. Mom On Site.

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2003 DODGE Dakota, White, comes with canopy. 4.7L V-8 engine.

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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits.

Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

CALL FOR BIDS CRP 020602 MT BAKER ROAD TRAIL CRP 020606 MT BAKER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Project Summary Description of Work This Contract provides for the improvement of approximately 1.1 miles of Mt Baker Road from Terrill Beach Road to North Beach Road in Eastsound on Orcas Island, Washington. This work includes, but is not limited to, roadway, storm drain, trail improvements and other work, all in accordance with and described in the Contract Provisions and Plans.

Estimated Cost $1,500,000 Working Days 90 days Informational Items Washington State Sales Tax This Contract is subject to WAC 458-20-171, Washington State Sales Tax Rule 171. In accordance, the Bidder shall include Washington State Retail Sales Taxes in the various unit bid item prices (Section 1-07.2(1)).

Requirements for Minimum Prevailing Wages This Contract is funded with Federalaid, State and local funds. In accordance, both State and Federal wage laws and rules apply as provided in the Contract (Section 1-07.9). Approved “Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages� and “Affidavit of prevailing Wages� forms are required. Certified weekly payrolls, submitted on US Department of Labor form WH-347, are required (Section 1-07.9(5)).

Requirements for Nondiscrimina-

tion WSDOT Highways and Local Programs has determined that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Training Goals are not appropriate for this project. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Title VI provisions are always required (Section 1-07.11).

Bid Information Contract Provisions and Plans The Contract Provisions and Plans are available for viewing in person at the San Juan County Public Works Department and online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. Individual copies may be purchased for $50 by sending or delivering a check to the San Juan County Public Works Department at the address listed below. Payment must be received prior to delivery. Purchase of Contract Provisions and Plans is not required to submit a bid.

Any Amendments to the Contract Provisions and Plans will be posted online. Only Bidders who have purchased a copy of the Contract Provisions and Plans will be notified by the Public Works Department of Amendments. Notification will be made using the contact information provided during purchasing.

Bidder Questions In accordance with Section 1-02.4(1) of the Standard Specifications: Oral explanations, interpretations, or instructions given by anyone before the Award of a Contract will not be binding on the Contracting Agency.

Any information given a prospective Bidder concerning any of the Bid Documents will be furnished to all prospective Bidders as an Adden-

dum if that information is deemed by the Contracting Agency to be necessary in submitting Bids or if the Contracting Agency concludes that the lack of the information would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders.

Bid Opening Time and Date Sealed bids shall be marked and delivered in accordance with Section 1-02.9 of the Special Provisions.

Sealed bids are to be received at the following location prior to the time and date specified: At the office of the Clerk of the Council, San Juan County Council, until 1:00 p.m. of the bid opening date.

Physical Address: Clerk of the Council 55 Second Street, 1st Floor Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Mailing Address: Clerk of the Council 350 Court St #1 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 The bid opening date for this Contract shall be WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013.

Bidders are cautioned that delivery service to San Juan Island is subject to delays due to inclement weather and ferry service disruptions. Bidders who send their bids to San Juan County via USPS, Fed Ex, UPS or some other carrier shall place their bids in a sealed envelope, to ensure that a sealed bid is received by the County.

Pre-Bid Conference An optional pre-bid conference will be held on January 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Public Works Yard on Orcas Island located at 1395 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98250. Bidder attendance is recommended.

Additional Information

Contact the Public Works Department at (360) 370-0500.

Notices U.S. DOT Title VI Assurances “The San Juan County Public Works Department in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.� (LAG Manual 46.2.24) LEGAL NO. SJ443822 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

December 12, 19, 26. January 2, 9, 2013.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF San Juan County February 12, 2013 Special Election, Close of Voter Registration, and Canvassing Board Meetings NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 12, 2013 there will be held in San Juan County, State of Washington a Special Election for all voters in the San Juan County.

Notice is also given in consideration of the San Juan County February 12, 2013 Special Election, that the last

day for new voter registration, transfers, or updates online or through the mail is January 14, 2013. Voters who are not registered in Washington State may register in-person at the Elections Office, 55 Second St., Suite A, through February 4, 2013.

Notice is also given that assistance is available for elderly and disabled voters with registering to vote and vote-by-mail ballots. Any voter may also use the Accessible Voting Unit located in the San Juan County Elections Department, 55 Second St., Suite A, Friday Harbor, WA 92850.

Please call (360) 378-3357 for more information.

Voters may register and transfer their voter registration by completing the Voter Registration Form available at the Elections Office, Schools, Fire Stations, and Public Libraries, or by contacting the Elections Office.

Applications by mail must be postmarked by the date of the close of voter registration. The Voter Registration Form and Online Voter Registration are also available at: http://www.myvote.wa.gov .

Elections in San Juan County are conducted entirely by mail. Voted ballots may be delivered in person to the San Juan County Elections Office, 55 Second St. Suite A, Friday Harbor, WA, during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and until 8:00 p.m. on election day. Ballots may also be deposited until 8:00 p.m.

Election Day in receptacles located at: San Juan County Courthouse 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Orcas Island Senior Center, 62 Hen-

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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits.

Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

ry Road, Eastsound, Orcas Island Lopez island Fire District Office, 2228 Fisherman Bay Rd., Lopez Village Ballots returned by mail MUST be postmarked no later than February 12, 2013, and should be addressed to the San Juan County Auditor, P.O. Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

Standard first class postage is required when returning ballots by mail.

Registered voters may request a ballot by contacting the Elections Office at 55 Second St., Friday Harbor, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, elections@sanjuanco.com, or by calling (360) 378-3357 or by accessing “My Vote” at www.vote.wa.gov.

Notice is also given that the San Juan County Canvassing Board, or its duly appointed representatives, pursuant to RCW 42.30, will convene at 8:30 a.m. February 25 for the purpose of canvassing vote-by-mail and challenged ballots cast in the February Special Election. This meeting

will convene in the San Juan County Elections office at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

The Canvassing Board will again convene at 8:30 a.m. on February 26, in the San Juan County Elections Office to sign the certification documents for the election.

Additional information concerning the Special Election or voter registration may be obtained by contacting the Elections Office or visiting the Elections Office webpage on the San Juan County website at www.sanjuanco.com/elections.

F. Milene Henley San Juan County Auditor LEGAL NO. SJ447621 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

January 2, 2013.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) San Juan County Health and Community Services Human Services Division INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES San Juan County Human Services is seeking information regarding interested vendors who have the experience and qualifications to provide Individual Supported Employment Services for adults with developmental disabilities in San Juan County for July 2, 2013 - June 30, 2015. These are individualized services necessary to help persons with developmental disabilities obtain or continue employment at or above the state’s minimum wage in the general workforce. The estimated number of individuals to be served is twelve (12) countywide.

The Human Services Division invites

eligible vendors to indicate their interest in providing Individual Supported Employment Services in San Juan County.

Interested vendors must be able to meet all county and state requirements, including but not limited to the Department of Social and Health Services Division of Developmental Disabilities Policy 6.13 Provider Qualifications for Employment and Day Program Services.

Interested vendors must submit a Letter of Interest no longer than two (2) pages in length that outlines their experience and qualifications to provide this service.

Letters of Interest must be delivered to the address below by 5:00P on January 9th, 2013: San Juan County Health and Community Services Human Services Division Barbara LaBrash, Human Services Manager P.O. Box 1146 62 Henry Road Eastsound, WA 98245

Tel: 360-370-0595 Fax: 360-376-6759 Email: barbaralb@sanjuanco.com This Request for Information (RFI) document is a solicitation of interest and is not to be construed as an offer, guarantee or a promise that the aforementioned service will be purchased by San Juan County. San Juan County may with draw this Request for Letters of Interest at any time and for any reason without liability for damages. Only those vendors that have submitted a qualifying Letter of Interest will be allowed to respond to any future Requests for Proposals for this service.

LEGAL NO. SJ446759 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

December 26, 2012, January 2, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS SEPA Suggested Tax Parcel Number, Applicant/Agent Name Date of Date Other Existing Threshold End Date Project Hearing Hearing Hearing Project and Address Application Complete Required Environmental Determinat for SEPA Comments Body Place Date Location, and Island Permits* Documents -tion Comments End Date** 462650028, adjacent John and Barbara Woodman, Islanders Hearing PSJ000Construct c/o Francine Shaw, to 1705 Yacht 10/28/12 12/26/12 HPA DNS 1/16/13 2/1/13 Bank 3/13/13 PO Box 2112, Examiner 12-0015 bulkhead Haven Road, Admin Friday Harbor, WA 98250 San Juan Island 271411018, Lot C Charlie and Jennifer Nichols, c/o Curt Johnson, Islands PSP000Nichols short plat, 4/16/12 4/16/12 exempt 1/23/13 Short subdivision 12-0002 Surveying, PO Box 775, 118 Deye Lane, Eastsound, WA 98245 Orcas Island Islanders 160250403 and 4, 22 Peter and Patricia Fitzgerald, Hearing PSP000Delete lot in Bank 3/13/13 Newton Street, c/o Teri Williams, PO Box 12/17/12 12/17/12 exempt 1/23/13 Examiner 12-0002 subdivision Admin Orcas Island 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245 Roche Harbor Water System Adopt Clearing and Many; PSEPA0363022002 & Many; see Inc. c/o Scott Rozenbaum MDNS grading for Briggs 12/26/12 12/26/12 see list 1/23/13 12-0011 363023001 PO Box 238 list in file issued Dam replacement in file Lopez, WA 98261 5/30/07 SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold examined by appointment during regular business meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning 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 Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person 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 desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified than the end date for project comments specified statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a in the public hearing or desires a copy of the submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive written statement of appeal along with decision for this project may do so by requesting this hearing may be obtained generally 7 days prior to plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, the basis for the appeal and a fee to such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this the public hearing from CD&P at the address above. state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and CD&P within 21 days after the end of project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. the SEPA comment period. days prior to the public hearing. ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. Permit Number

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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ722636 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JANUARY 2, 2013

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-12-509268-SH APN No.: 462650039000 Title Order No.: 120150773-WA-GNO Grantor(s): MARTIN L GOLDMAN, MARGARET BARR Grantee(s): WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2005 0509011 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 2/1/2013, 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: LOT 39 AND 40, YACHT HAVEN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 57, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON; TOGETHER WITH TIDELANDS OF THE SECOND CLASS ADJOINING. More commonly known as: 1969 YACHT HAVEN RD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/2/2005, recorded 5/9/2005, under 2005 0509011 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from MARTIN L GOLDMAN AND MARGARET C BARR, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS MARTIN L GOLDMAN AND MARGARET C GOLDMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), to CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, A MISSOURI CORPORATION, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in

which was assigned by WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, 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: $100,055.32 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $962,789.33, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 5/1/2011, 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 2/1/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 1/21/2013 (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 1/21/2013 (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 1/21/2013 (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): MARTIN L GOLDMAN AND MARGARET C BARR, WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS MARTIN L GOLDMAN AND MARGARET C GOLDMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE 1969 YACHT HAVEN RD, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail on 6/23/2012, 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 I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of

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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=searchandamp;searchstate=WAandamp;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: SEP. 28, 2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Michael Dowell, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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(866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-12-509268-SH A-4308477 01/02/2013, 01/23/2013 LEGAL NO. S446447 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

January 2, 23, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-11-416935-SH APN No.: 160932001 Title Order No.: 110007930-WA-GNO Grantor(s): ALEXANDER TAYLOR, CLARISSA TAYLOR Grantee(s): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2007 0521023 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 2/1/2013, 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, towit: A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND WITHIN GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, W.M., MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 326.04 FEET, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE WEST 536 FEET MORE OR LESS, PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TO THE CENTER OF A CREEK; THENCE FOLLOWING THE CENTER OF SAID CREEK IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION THROUGH THE SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND GOVERNMENT LOT 1 TO THE MEANDER LINE ALONG THE BEACH; THENCE EM AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 1; THENCE NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 1 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH TIDELANDS OF THE SECOND CLASS, CONVEYED

BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

BY TIDE LAND DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 1950, IN VOLUME 24, OF DEEDS, AT PAGE 407, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 41144, LYING NORTH OF A TRACT OF OYSTERLANDS CONVEYED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO F.E. WOMER AND G.M. GERHARD THROUGH DEED ISSUED JANUARY 28,1904 UNDER APPLICATION NO. 3742, AND SITUATE IN FRONT OF, ADJACENT TO, OR ABUTTING UPON THAT PORTION OF LOT 1, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, W.M. LYING EAST OF A LINE RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF FIFTH STREET, OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF OLGA, A RECORDED PLAT IN SAID LOT 1, WITH THE

GOVERNMENT MEANDER LINE. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION LYING OR SITUATE WITHIN COUNTY ROAD NO. 63 (OLGA POINT LAWRENCE ROAD).

EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY PORTION LYING OR SITUATE WITHIN THE ‘OYSTERLANDS’ AS DESCRIBED WITHIN AND AS CONVEYED BY STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED, RECORDED JULY 18,1994 IN VOLUME 471 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 354 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 94071822, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROA, OLGA, WA 98279 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 5/9/2007, recorded 5/21/2007, under 2007 0521023 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from ALEXANDER D. TAYLOR AND CLARISSA R. TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantors), to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (or by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-10. 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: $220,061.94 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $879,025.47, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 5/1/2010, 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 2/1/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 1/21/2013 (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 1/21/2013 (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 1/21/2013 (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): ALEXANDER D. TAYLOR AND CLARISSA R. TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE 321 POINT LAWRENCE ROA, OLGA, WA 98279 by both first class and certified mail on 8/6/2011, 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 I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of

all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the 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=searchandamp;searchstate=WAandamp;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: OCT. 02, 2012 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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(866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-11-416935-SH A-4309804 01/02/2013, 01/23/2013 LEGAL NO. S446451 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

January 2, 23, 2013.

NOTICE The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 4, 2013 for its Annual Meeting and election of directors from District 3 (Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles islands) and District 4 (Shaw, Crane, Canoe and Bell islands). No later than January 4, 2013 the directors will appoint two separate Nominating Committees consisting of three to five OPALCO members from Voting District 3 and Voting District 4. Each Committee will nominate two to five members as candidates for Director from their respective districts. District 3 will have two openings; District 4 will have one opening. A list of director candidates will be posted in the lobby of the Eastsound office no later than March 5, 2013. Fifteen or more members from District 3 or District 4 may make other nominations by signed petition filed at the Eastsound office no later than March 20, 2013. If you are an OPALCO member living in either District 3 or District 4 and are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee or the OPALCO Board of Directors, please contact Bev Madan at 376-3549 or bmadan@opalco.com LEGAL NO. JS445091 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

December 19, 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 2013.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of: MAURINE I. TAYLOR, Deceased.

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS NO. 12-4-05065-0 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representative’S attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: D e c e m b e r 19, 2012 Personal Representatives: John P. Taylor Attorney for Personal Representative: Christine R. Kenady Address for mailing service: P . O .

Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 Christine R. Kenady Attorney for Estate P.O. Box 107 Eastsound, WA 98245 360/376-2024 WSBA No. 12206 LEGAL NO. S444518 Published: The Islands Sounder.

December 19, 26, 2012, January 2, 2013.

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