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OPALCO awaits consumer buy-in High-speed internet price tag: $90 a month By Cali Bagby Staff reporter
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Top row, from left; County Council District 1 candidates Marc Forlenza, Bob Jarman, Lovel Pratt. Bottom row, County Council District 2 candidates Greg Ayers, Lisa Byers, Rick Hughes.
Four advance, two will fall Challengers battle incumbents in Dist. 1, Dist. 2 primary races By Colleen Smith Armstrong Editor/Publisher
It’s all about to change and it’s in the hands of county voters. With the Charter Review changes now in effect, the council will consist of three members – one from each district. Before those candidates are chosen, there is a primary and a general election. The primary is on Feb. 12 and ballots are out now. There are six candidates total: Greg Ayers, Lisa Byers and Council Member Rick Hughes from Orcas and Council Members Bob Jarman, Marc Forlenza and former Councilwoman Lovel Pratt from San Juan.
All voters, on all islands, will cast their ballot for these six candidates. Two from Orcas and two from San Juan will go on to the general election on April 23. Council Member Jamie Stephens and Brian McClerren are vying for the seat from Lopez. Two weeks later, on May 7, the April election would be certified, and the new council members would take office the following Monday, May 13. At that time, the terms of the six sitting council members would end. Bios for each candidate District 1, San Juan and surrounding islands Marc Forlenza Economic development and job growth top Friday Harbor businessman Marc Forlenza’s list of priorities. He intends to meet with business leaders locally and in Seattle, and with representatives of state government, as a means to help create new economic oppor-
tunities in the islands. He supports expansion of the broadband initiative, spearheaded by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative, to foster new educational and telecommuting opportunities. Part-owner and manager of the Technology Center on Mullis Street, Forlenza claimed a seat on the county council in the November election, defeating twoterm incumbent Howie Rosenfeld by 99 votes. In the race against Rosenfeld, Forlenza opposed the Charter Review Commission’s proposed changes to the charter, Propositions 1-3, and along the way drew the endorsement of Local 1849, the largest labor union of county employees. His campaign website is http:// www.campaignforlenza.com/. Bob Jarman A San Juan Island resident of 38 years, Bob Jarman is a two-term See Election, Page 4
The future of OPALCO’s Broadband Initiative to bring high-speed Internet to the islands is in the hands of the co-op members. OPALCO’s Board of Directors has the power to make the decision of whether or not to move forward with the initiative, but they have decided to hand over that choice to the people. “The resulting system would be owned Foster Hildreth by the membership, just as the membership owns the electrical system, thus all members would contribute to buildings that we will own,” said J. Foster Hildreth, OPALCO’s assistant general manager, in a recent letter to co-op members. “The monthly broadband subscription fees would cover the cost of operating the system and thus would be borne only by those who use it. For that reason, we are leaving the decision about whether or not to build the system to our members.” If about half of OPALCO members support the plan by making a “pre-subscription commitment” then the board will move forward. In order to help people reach this decision, OPALCO is launching a six- to nine-month member engagement effort to explain the plan, get input and measure response. Suzanne Olson, communication specialist for OPALCO, said that
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people should be able to “presubscribe” or say no thank you on the co-op’s website in about a month. “The benefits are not just broadband – that’s just the frosting,” said Olson. She said the main advantages are system reliability, public safety communication and the potential improvement of cell phone signals. History of the local initiative Three years ago, the San Juan County Economic Development Council and the San Juan Island Community Foundation took on the task of researching what improved broadband speeds could do for the economy and community. An OPALCO member survey See Broadband, Page 3
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Barking Bird: One year… somethin’ to bark about By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter
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sories and art objects that can’t be found on the first floor of the historic house at Nichols and A streets in downtown Friday Harbor. It’s “kitty-corner” from the ferry parking lot, where the Fat Cat Cafe used to be, and Jack, her friendly yellow lab, gets along with cats just fine. Birds are at heart-and-soul of The Barking Bird, as its name suggests. The shop carries up to eight different kinds of bird food, in various quantities, plus suet and nectar. Plus, bird plates, bird calendars, bird feeders and bird houses. And colorful Audubon-branded stuffed birds which, when squeezed, emit authentic bird calls. Carter says she’s “done pretty well” her first year. “It’s what I envisioned – part pet supplies, part art gallery.” She’s building up a stable of repeat customers. “Islanders wanting bird food started coming by last spring,” she said, “and they’ve returned again and again to buy cards and gifts and toys in the fall and winter.” The summer tourists didn’t find The Barking Bird at first. But by August, the tourist traffic picked up, sales of gifts and art became steady and farmer’s market Saturdays “really helped,” Carter said. ‘We’re a boutique, not an animal grocery store, and we have a lot of local goods,” she said – pointing to the Joe Buckler bird houses, the Dianne Heller and Jaime Ellsworth
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Celebrating one year in business, Barking Bird owner Judith Carter fine tunes a decorative display at the Friday Harbor pet supply, household decor and artcraft shop.
cards and various objects and artworks by Jan Murphy, Jim Scribner and Dan Miller. And dog (and cat) bandannas and bags made by Carter’s nearly 90-year old mother. She works “collaboratively” with Friday Harbor Pet Supplies – and thinks the relationships and experience she made working at the Whale Museum, Wolf Hollow and the animal shelter give her credibility with island animal lovers. And dogs keep coming back for the locally made peanut butter dog biscuits – and to say hello to Jack. Contact the Barking Bird, 275 A Street, at 378-3647.
Ownership of San Juan Safaris changes hands Almanac San Juan Safaris has a new husband and wife team at the helm. Bill Wright and Colleen Johansen announced last week the sale of San Juan Safaris Whale Watch & Wildlife Tours to Brian and Rachel Goodremont of Friday Harbor. Founded in 1995, with only three touring kayaks at the time, San Jan Safaris initially operated out of Roche Harbor, but by 2007 had expanded its operations to Friday Harbor as well. The locally based company boasts 30 employees. Goodremont is no stranger to San Juan Safaris. In fact, he began his tenure with the company two years after it opened, ascending through the ranks to become operations manager, a position he held until purchasing San Juan Safari’s Roche Harbor operation in 2008, and renaming it San
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Juan Island Outfitters. Under Goodremont, San Juan Island Outfitters has expanded to offer threehour and five-hour kayak tours, and overnight kayakcamping excursions as well. The company also offers kayak rentals, paddle board rentals and small boat rentals. “Toby Tyler.” Free. Light refreshments courtesy Based in Friday Harbor, San Juan Safaris is headquarof the Friends of the San Juan Island Library. tered in the building below 378-2798 sjlib@sjlib.org Downriggers Restaurant. It offers daily whale watchwww.sjlib.org ing and wildlife tours from April through October, and by appointment as well. Contact San Juan Safaris at 378-1323 or 800-450-6858, or visit www.SanJuanSafaris. com.
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County seeks input to define its role Council allocates $25K to cover cost of ‘Community Conversations’ series By Steve Wehrly Journal Reporter
After four years of budget and employee reductions, including a 2013 budget that is $2.3 million less than 2012, the San Juan County Council wants ideas from its citizens about future priorities and projects for the county. Beginning Feb. 5, the council has scheduled a series of thirteen “Community Conversations.” In a special county-paid insert in the Jan. 30 Journal, the county suggests questions it seeks answers to, such as “What public services are essential to a good quality of life in San Juan County?” and “Should funding for Economic Development and new business opportunities be increased?”. Other than the one meeting scheduled for Shaw Island on Saturday, March 16, the other twelve will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands. The first three meetings are scheduled for Feb. 5 at the Orcas Fire Hall, Feb. 6 at the Friday Harbor High School Commons, and Feb. 7 at the Lopez Arts Center. All three start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. The full schedule is printed in a special insert in the Jan. 30 Journal. Each “conversation” is titled to address different aspects of island life and governance: Quality of Life, Public Services, Economy and Jobs, and Priorities of Government. The series was suggested by Interim County Manager Bob Jean, who said that similar events in Tigard, Ore., and
University Place were useful and productive. The timing and purpose of the meetings, Jean said, was a council decision: “Council felt it was time, overdue really, after cutting budgets and services with the effects of the recession since 2008, [to ask] what are the essential and limited services needed to protect and enhance the island quality of life?” Auditor Milene Henley, who is responsible for overseeing the budget, said the purposes were “to inform the 2014 budget process” and “to get input from the community on how the county should be spending its money.” Regarding the $25,000 budgeted by the council for its “Conversations”, Henley said, “It has been appropriately budgeted for, and assuming that budget is not exceeded, the cost is, in my opinion, reasonable for the value of the output.” The council’s “Dear Islander’ letter, included in the newspaper insert, said the roundtable format, “will assure that all voices are heard and respected, and that no one individual dominates.” The meetings begin prior to Feb. 12 primary election for the new three-person council and end a week before the final election. Asked about the election-season timing, Jean said, “I don’t know, it certainly has policy and political implications, but the purpose is certainly not political but about recognizing that its time to come together to make decisions about the shape, size and future of county government.” The final question on the “Where Do We Go From Here” page of the insert asks the bottom line question, “Should property taxes and the services they support: increase slightly, stay the same or decrease slightly?” Here’s your chance to have your say.
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Arguments begin Feb. 4 in challenge against charter changes A legal challenge seeking to overturn the recent voter-approved changes to the San Juan County charter will be in the spotlight next week in a Skagit County courtroom. Following weeks of declarations and depositions, and various motions seeking early rulings, oral arugments are slated to begin Feb. 4. Filed by Friday Harbor attorney
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in the fall of 2011 showed broad support in the islands. OPALCO’s plan is to expand broadband access to members – reaching up to 90 percent of San Juan County with a minimum speed of 10 megabytes per second. The recently published document “OPALCO Broadband Study Summary Findings” addresses data communication needs for operating the electric distribution system, the communication needs of first responders and public safety personnel and explores possible co-location facilities to cellular providers. The proposed system would combine fiber in more populated areas and wireless in less dense areas. Fiber-optic lines are strands of optically pure glass that carry digital information over long distances. The fiber network needs to be expanded and poles
Stephanie Johnson O’Day on behalf of Jeffrey Bossler (Orcas), Jerrold Gonce (Lopez) and Michael Carlson (San Juan), the lawsuit includes no fewer than seven “causes of action” contesting not only the outcome of the Nov. 4 election, but also the manner by which the Charter Review Commissionendorsed Propositions 1, 2 and 3 were presented to voters.
installed to carry the wireless signal between islands, according to OPALCO. OPALCO has fiber-optic “trunk” lines, mainly running underground the islands, in its service territory of San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, Shaw, Decatur and Blakely. OPALCO staff estimates that it will cost $34 million to build the system, which will be funded by a loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. Subscribers would pay a monthly fee of $15 to build infrastructure and an additional $75 a month for a subscription to cover internet access. But if you aren’t in favor of broadband, Olson said that members can opt out of the charges and not pay anything, but if they decide later that they want to use broadband they will have a penalty fee to get involved. OPALCO is also considering the creation of a volunteer program to raise funds to help seniors or people
Central to the claims outlined in the lawsuit will be the creation under Prop. 1 of three legislative districts that are unequal in population, but yet have equal representation on the county’s legislative body, the County Council. The lawsuit also seeks put the upcoming council elections on hold until a verdict is handed down.
with disabilities or others who can’t afford additional costs. On Lopez, islanders have expressed health concerns about possible radiation from microwave frequency, which is the mode of communication for wireless technology. “We are confident that the system we are designing does not pose a health risk to our community,” said OPALCO’s recent findings document.
For Olson, what is most important is making sure the people get what they want out of OPALCO. “We want people to know what they are going to get and the quality of life they are going to get,” said Olson. “We want to empower people to make their own decision.” To read the “OPALCO Broadband Study Summary Findings,” visit www.opalco. com/programs/broadbandinitiative/.
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incumbent on San Juan Island Fire Department’s elected commission and for more than 30 years worked in various roles and capacities with the local phone company, operated now by CenturyLink. In his first-ever bid for the county council, he defeated first-term incumbent Lovel Pratt by 90 votes to claim the South San Juan position in the November election. Jarman believes the health of the local economy will depend on both the number and diversity of well-paying jobs. “Construction, the wholesale/retail trades, healthcare, farming and real estate sales, all need to be fostered and encouraged while respecting our environment and maintaining our island way of life,” he said. “I’ve been a worker and an employer on San Juan Island, and I know how hard it is to make a living.” His website is www.electbobjarman.com. Lovel Pratt Lovel Pratt points to 21 years of experience on San Juan Island in the areas of farming, education, and affordable housing as one qualification for the new council. She served for ten years on the Planning Commission (including two years as chairwoman), and one term on the current council, including serving as council chairwoman in 2011. On the council, Pratt has been an advocate for the county in Olympia, serving on the Legislative Steering Committee of the Washington State Association of Counties and on three statewide committees related to oil spills and vessel traffic risk assessment. Supporting a strong local economy and providing effective advocacy at the regional, state and national levels, are issues she is highlighting in her campaign. Pratt supported the Charter Review Commission propositions. She also supported formation of the Lopez Solid Waste District and the bid by Orcas Recycling Services to manage the Orcas transfer station, pointing to them as protection of local jobs and provision of local solutions to local problems. Her website is www.lovelpratt.org.
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Two candidates seeking election to the three-person San Juan County Council have raised more than $17,000 each. The other four candidates competing in the Feb. 12 primary race have collectively raised about $20,000, according campaign reports filed with the state Public Disclosure Commission. The maximum contribution allowed by state law for any candidate running for local election is $900. As of Jan. 23, Lisa Byers of Orcas Island and Lovel Pratt of San Juan Island are leading all candidates in the fundraising derby. Both have raised more than $17,000. Byers, with 75 contributors, has spent nearly $11,000; Pratt, with 117, has spent about $8,000. Marc Forlenza and Bob Jarman, both competing against Pratt for the San Juan “residency district” primary nod, have raised about $4,600 (from 10 supporters) and $2,800 (from three contributors) respectively. Greg Ayers of Orcas has raised or loaned his campaign roughly $5,400, spending almost $4,500. Rick Hughes, presently a councilman from Orcas, has raised about $2,335 and spent $1,450. They are in the same primary race as Byers, although all county voters will be cast ballots for all candidates in the Feb. 12 primary. Jamie Stephens, who will not be on the primary ballot because he has only one opponent, Brian McClerran, for the Lopez district council seat, has raised almost $4,600, and spent $92, as of Jan. 23. McClerran has filed with the PDC for “mini-reporting,” which means he intends to raise and spend less than $500. — Steve Wehrly, Journal reporter
of operating over a dozen privately financed start-up biotech companies. He presently serves the community as an elected commissioner of the Eastsound Water and Sewer District, as well as in a variety of volunteer positions. Recently, Ayers has used his experience and skills to support health care on Orcas Island; he is one of the founders of the Island Reproductive Health Initiative and served on the Board of the Orcas Medical Foundation. Nationally, Ayers has provided input to the Obama administration on topics related to small businesses, fiscal policy, intellectual property rights and other governmental policies. Professionally, he is a recognized expert in abnormal heart rhythms and has developed medical devices including defibrillators, pacemakers, and health monitors. He now wants to apply his skills and experience to the operation of the government of San Juan County. Ayers and his wife first fell in love with Orcas when they were married at Rosario. His website is www.ayers2013.com. Lisa Byers Lisa Byers’ decision to run for office after 17 years at the helm of OPAL Community Land Trust is based on wanting to “help our community thrive into the future. I love Orcas and believe that I have the experience and perspective to serve the county well.” Byers attributes her “balanced, pragmatic approach” to her experiences managing organizations whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Byers has a bachelor’s degree from Vassar College, and a Masters in Business Administration in public and nonprofit management from Boston University. She has lived on Orcas Island since 1994. Together with her partner, Laurie Gallo, she has helped raise two daughters, graduates of the Orcas Island School District, who are now in college and graduate school. Her campaign website is www.lisabyers.org. Rick Hughes Rick Hughes won the November election for the Orcas West council seat, earning 69 percent of the vote against Scott Lancaster. “I am very excited and thrilled and honored to have that much support,” Hughes said at the time of his win. Hughes and his wife Marlace manage Ray’s Pharmacy. He also runs a property management group; serves as treasurer of the Orcas Island Farmers’ Market Association, is a board member of Eastsound Planning and Review Committee; volunteers as little league coach; and serves as the PTSA co-president. He was also instrumental in implementing a trash can program for Eastsound. Prior to moving to Orcas, Hughes was an executive with ESPN. His family has been on Orcas since 1944 and Marlace is a fourth generation Orcas Island resident. His campaign website is http://hughesfororcas.com/.
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Role of county gov’t redefined? We should talk Community Conversation to help shape priorities, budgets, spending
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y fellow County Council members and I hope you will join us in a Community Conversation about the future of the San Juan Islands and the role of its county government in the years ahead. This is an opportunity to consider doing things differently as we begin to climb out of the economic downturn. This will not be a county showand-tell; these meetings are being held so that we can hear your thoughts and ideas about living, working and enjoying life in the islands, and what you need from the county government. We’ll be hosting a series of four meetings, repeated on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands, plus a one-day conversation on Shaw on Saturday, March 16. You may attend any meeting, based on whatever works best for your schedule. The meetings will use a roundtable discussion format with small groups discussing and reporting their responses to each question presented. At the end of each round of “Conversation”, a summary will be prepared and posted on the
county’s webpage. If you can’t attend the meetings, you will be able to offer your thoughts through a blog on the county’s website. Again, this is your time to tell us what you think the priorities should be, going forward from here. Our job is to get you and your neighbors Jamie Stephens talking, and for us to listen. The first Conversation’s “kickoff ” will be a general discussion about the quality of life in the islands and what’s important to you. From there we’ll get into a discussion about the strengths we have in maintaining this island quality of life, our “weaknesses”, the “opportunities” ahead, and the threats to our quality of life. This first series of conversations will be held Feb. 5, 6 and 7. The second meetings, March 5, 6, and 7 will cover public services needed to enjoy living and earn a living in the islands. We want to hear your thoughts about what role the county should play in not just providing some services directly, but in seeing that all service needs are met. After discussing what is important to us and what services are needed, the next conversation
will focus on our underlying economy. Where will the jobs come from into the future? Will the economy provide the financial foundation to our families, businesses and community to maintain or enhance our quality of life? The conversations on economy will be held April 2, 3 and 4. Finally, how should we shape county services to meet your needs in setting the priorities of government? These are the tough decisions, balancing needs, wants and resources. The last of this series of conversations will be held April 16, 17 and 18. The final report from all of your comments will be pulled together and presented to the new three-member County Council and for the new county manager to use in putting together the 2014 budget and, more importantly, planning the future of San Juan County’s government. We’ll be there to host and to listen, we look forward to hearing from you. — Editor’s note: Lopez Island's Jamie Stephens is chairman of the county council.
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Almost 100,000 comments were received by the agencies conducting the environmental impact statement scoping process for the Gateway Pacific Terminal. The public comment period, which ended Jan. 22, accompanied hearings across the Northwest conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Department of Ecology, and Whatcom County, the “lead agencies” considering the project. More than 450 people attended a Nov. 4 hearing in Friday Harbor. Most comments either opposed the project outright or asked for broad environmental review of the coal export terminal proposed by Peabody Energy and SSA Marine at Cherry Point, Wash., north of Bellingham. Residents, businesses, organizations and elected officials called on the agencies to look at impacts from the mines, the transport of the coal along rail and shipping routes, and from burning coal at destinations in Asia. Friends of the San Juans led local efforts to assist islanders in crafting EIS comments. “Hundreds of submissions are from San Juan County and I feel confident that we have successfully expressed concerns for the Salish Sea,” said Friends Community
Engagement Director Katie Fleming. The terminal, one of five proposed for Washington and Oregon, would be the largest coal export terminal in North America, with Peabody Energy exporting coal mined from the Powder River Basin.
Council kick starts quest for county manager
The recruitment process for county manager began Jan. 15, as the County Council selected Prothman Co. of Issaquah as its recruitment consultant, in coordination with county Human Resources. The Council directed Prothman and county staff to make special effort to find local candidates for the job. The council is seeking com-
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candidates will be led by the current council, but final interviews and selection of a county manager are expected to await the new threemember council, which will be sworn in May 13.
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Opinion Letters to the Editor
Will more money end the madness?
2013 brought on the increase of sales tax to our county. This is the public safety tax increase. I will be very interested to see if this makes any difference in the amount of premature deaths that happen in our town as a result of drug and alcohol abuse. In the 38 years that I have lived here, I have watched year after year an increase in drug and alcohol abuse by our teens and young adults, ruining lives and destroying families. This just breaks my heart. I know that law enforcement has a difficult time arresting dealers, but it is so frustrating to observe obvious drug activity and wonder how come if I can see it why can’t the police do anything about it? I don’t really want to criticize the police as I don’t know much about the department, but with this added revenue, let’s spend it on learning how to be effective in getting the dealers off the island. I have seen too many very nice kids get all messed up. Ruth Fleming San Juan Island
Ballots for Bob; get things done
We endorse Bob and hope you will as well. We have known Bob since we first came to the Island in 1987. We worked with Bob in our electrical contracting business when he managed
the phone company and went on to become business partners. Bob knows and understands the issues and he has a proven record for getting things done. We believe he will insist on solutions that are based on facts, rather than opinions. Bob pledges to represent all the citizens of our county, our families, and our future. We hope you will vote for Bob. Lew/Deborah Dickinson Friday Harbor
Pragmatic appeal; Ayers in Dist. 2
San Juan County is fortunate in the three candidates to be considered from Orcas when voting in the primary on Feb. 2. All are good people who are genuinely concerned about and have contributed significantly to our island community. After much thought, the Orcas candidate that I will be voting for is Greg Ayers. I believe that he is uniquely qualified to serve on the council at this time of stress and change for our county community and government. He has the ability and desire to absorb and digest the many layered and confusing national, state and local rules and regulations that affect our county government and each of us individually. Then, most importantly, he is able to discern new and realistic ways to work within the morass of regulation that exists to improve the financial health of our county, the focus, quality and efficiency of government, support and
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encourage island based jobs and businesses, and protect the islands’ environment and way of life. Greg has much experience in working respectfully and successfully with others to discern common goals and then find pragmatic ways to make those goals reality. All of us, old timers and newer islanders, hold these islands dear. This is an important primary and election. Please consider Greg Ayers. I think he is the person who can best find new and practical ways to deal with the needs and issues important to us all. Betsy Nelson Orcas Island
Islands’ advocate; Pratt for council
Many concerned citizens from San Juan County have submitted comment letters regarding the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal Project at Cherry Point, Wash. On Nov. 3, 2012, there was an important scoping hearing at the Friday Harbor High School for this project, and the turnout was over 400, as reported in the Journal (“Clash over coal hits close to home”, Nov. 7, pg.1). The meeting was held in the San Juans because the County Council, local organizations and many islanders requested it. A key player in this process was then-County Council member Lovel Pratt. She worked to build a good working relationship with the Washington Department of Ecology, communicating with many emails and phone calls. She corresponded exten-
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sively with the governor’s office and she reached out to the three lead agencies, advocating that a scoping meeting be held in the San Juan Islands. She drafted the comment letters that were approved and submitted by the county council. Lovel has served on Washington’s Oil Spill Rules Advisory Committee. This committee develops new regulations regarding oil spills. This threat is real, given the thousands of ships that pass through the Salish Sea each year, and will only increase if the Gateway Terminal Project and other shipping projects are approved. Lovel’s leadership has been evidenced in other public
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arenas. She was a member of the planning commission for 10 years, serving as chairwoman twice. She served on county council and was chairwoman in 2011. She has also worked tirelessly to represent San Juan County in Olympia. Why were the above facts important to us? Because they are evidence that Lovel is committed to advocating and working to protect our environment. She is a proven leader who listens to people. She realizes the importance of San Juan islanders coming together and clearly speaking to state and federal agencies, expressing the need to protect the islands which we all cherish.
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Her informed leadership was critical in the recent county council discussions on environmental issues related to the CAO. We urge you to vote for Lovel Pratt for county council. Leslie/Val Veirs Friday Harbor
’Meatless Monday’ best for ‘tweeners
OK here’s the deal: I am not here to tell you that you should become a vegetarian. It is not realistic. That being said, just because you are not vegetarian doesn’t mean you can’t make diet choices that will: A) Substantially reduce See LETTERS, Page 7
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PUBLIC MEETINGS n SJI School Board of Directors, Jan. 30, 6 p.m., FH High School Library, 45 Blair Ave. n SJC Planning Commission, Feb. 1, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second St., FH. (Comp Plan Transportation Element update/workshop; live-streamed). n Friday Harbor Town Council, Feb. 7, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St., F.H. n Island Rec Commission, Feb. 7, 5 p.m., Island Rec office, 580 Guard Street. n Friday Harbor Port Commission, Feb. 13, 4 p.m., Ernie’s Cafe, 744 Airport Circle Drive. n SJC Board of Health, Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second St., FH. n SJC Parks & Rec Commission, Feb. 21, 8:30-11:10 a.m., Legislative Conference Room, 55 Second St., FH.
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Continued from page 6 your environmental footprint, B) Improve your personal health and wellbeing and, C) advocate animal welfare. We have fallen, unfortunately, into a two-party system in regards to vegetarianism: either you’re in, or you’re out. But that is not the case. You can be an inbetweener. How? I am so glad you asked: Meatless Mondays. If everyone who normally eats meat went meatless one day a week, it would be like one-seventh of them had become vegetarians. No matter how much you love bacon or despise vegetables, taking Mondays off is something anyone can do, and it would have a tremendous impact. A brief example: according to Eating Animals, by Jonathan Saffran Foer, meat production (driven by our consumption) causes more greenhouse gasses than the entire transportation industry combined (including jets). By taking a day off, you are reducing the demand for meat and ultimately reducing production. I urge you to consider taking one day off from meat. Your body will thank you. The planet will thank you. And all those mistreated animals will thank you. It is an easy step in the right direction that anyone can take. If you have further interest in this subject, I strongly encourage you to read Eating Animals, by Jonathan Saffran Foer. Albert Strasser San Juan Island
Impressive record; Byers for Dist. 2
We are writing this letter in support of Lisa Byers for San Juan County Council.
We are fortunate to have such a candidate. She is strong and principled, yet an effective negotiator. What’s more, she is an administrator with an impressive track record. Another thing that we like is that she actually comes right out and says she is interested in conservation of marine life in our county. Everyone “likes” the sea life, but we think she will hold the line against unreasonable inroads into this precious resource. We like that she is intelligent, and feel that she will use that intelligence with creativity to make things happen (jobs, island economy, community values) while at the same time maintaining government efficiency. Mike Kaill/Sandra Harold Friday Harbor
Bridge builder; Byers for council
I write to recommend Lisa Byers who is seeking office No. 2 on the County Council. I think she is an outstanding candidate for that office who will serve the public well. I first met Lisa in about 1999 when she was seeking to acquire from the Land Bank a portion of the property around Buck Park, which it had recently acquired. Lisa was acting on behalf of OPAL, the nonprofit organization on Orcas providing permanently affordable housing. When we met she invited my participation in a public citizen forum conducted by OPAL to determine how to best use that land. As a consequence, I attended perhaps a half-dozen public meetings conducted under her supervision. I came away extraordinarily impressed by Lisa’s skills fostering enlightened conversation and most particularly, in
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Guest Column
Medical center offers more, not less PeaceHealth policy: patient, doctor decide in matters of reproductive services
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By Nancy Steiger
e made history in San Juan County on Nov. 26, 2012. That’s the day the new PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center opened its doors to the community. For the first time, residents of San Juan County have a hospital of our own. For the first time, we have a 24-hour emergency department. For the first time, we have on-site chemotherapy for people with cancer. We have new diagnostic and imaging tools that haven’t been available on-island before. And we are able to provide all this — expanded services in a brand new facility — with no increase in taxes. These “firsts” are cause to celebrate, and many people in the community have expressed their appreciation and gratitude for having all these health services available close by. It is surprising and disappointing, then, that so much attention has been focused on what we don’t offer rather than what we do. That PeaceHealth, which was established more than a century ago by Catholic nuns, declines to offer abortion services should come as no surprise to anyone. These services weren’t provided at Inter Island Medical Center previously, are not usually hospital-based, and typically wouldn’t be found in a facility the size of Peace Island Medical Center in any case. But because this issue continues to be raised, I want to once again let you know what you can expect from PeaceHealth. The proposed joint venture with Catholic Health Initiatives will have no bearing on our policies regarding reproductive services. None. PeaceHealth’s reproductive services policies will remain unchanged under the partnership with CHI. Decisions about reproductive services are made between the doctor and patient. Services that are medically necessary are provided within the sanctity of that relationship, with no interference from PeaceHealth. Medical necessity is determined by the physician. Every reproductive service that was available at IIMC remains available, and no changes in services are planned. Our policies regarding reproductive services haven’t changed in 40 years, and no policy changes are planned. soliciting from each of the participants their respective views on the subject. Since then, my wife and I have been regular contributors to OPAL and have met periodically with Lisa to discuss OPAL’s goals. Lisa has led OPAL for 17 years with extraordinary skill, which has resulted in more than 100 family homes on Orcas which are permanently affordable. By her candidacy, she is offering her executive expertise to the community at large. I think it is an offer which we, the Orcas electorate, should seize. Bob Henigson Deer Harbor (Orcas)
Efficient, effective; Ayers for Dist. 2
We have three candidates from Orcas running for County Council. Which one has a better method to run government? Of the three, Greg Ayers has, by far, the best approach.
His methods are based on his many decades of experience working with small businesses under tight cash constraints, similar to our county’s financial situation. If efficient business-oriented people, like Greg, run government we would not have to raise our tax rates (like we just did). Greg’s approach would be to analyze every department function and cost. Then he would start at zero for both the cost and function of county services. All necessary functions of the county, e.g. safety or legal, would be added to the budget for that service. Second, he would look closely at all remaining government services, asking; are they necessary? Can county government do them best? Or can they be done by an outside organization in a less costly and/or more efficient manner? He recognizes that there are some functions that are best performed by government but there are many
The issues raised by the ACLU trace their origins back to our founding fathers. A tension between the rights of women religious, for example, and the government has long existed, and we aren’t going to resolve it with an op-ed, a letter-writing campaign or a contract. Critics have called into question the veracity of the legal Nancy Steiger opinion that allowed our partnership with the San Juan County Public Hospital District No.1 to move forward. These Constitutional issues are not new and we have been assured we are on solid legal ground. While legal experts sort through the arguments that are being raised, we will keep our attention focused on running our new hospital and clinic and serving patients, fulfilling our mission of personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way. My career in health care began as a nurse, and my heart has never strayed from the patients we serve. For the past 25 years I have been in health care administration, the last five with PeaceHealth. I have never worked for a finer, more principled organization. One of our Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace likes to say that a promise made is a promise kept. We were invited by the commissioners to build a new hospital for you and promised to provide you with comprehensive services at a time when few organizations or communities are investing in small, rural hospitals. If people choose not to believe us or the commitments we’ve made, I have come to accept that nothing I say will change their minds. I’d suggest that our track record speaks for itself. We have been serving the Pacific Northwest for over a century. We’ve been invited into every community we serve, including San Juan County. It is a privilege to be in health care and to take care of you and your loved ones. Whatever your politics, your religion, your income or your health status, we are and always will be here for you. — Editor’s note: Nancy Steiger, a registered nurse, is CEO, chief mission officer of PeaceHealth Northwest Network of Care.
that can better be accomplished by non-profit organizations or private businesses. I have experienced his understanding of these concepts during discussions he and I have had. Greg Ayers is the candidate with the best approach to running our county government. He understands the concept of providing quality services on tight budgets. Please join me in supporting Greg with your vote. Robert L. Waunch Orcas Island
Proven performer; Jarman for council
I am voting for Bob Jarman for County Council, District 1. With over 35 years of residency in San Juan County, Bob is the most qualified of all the candidates to represent us on the County Council. Bob’s career experience with the phone company allowed him to meet
our island neighbors and learn firsthand the issues in all four corners of the county. He has gained valuable experience for the past eight years in working with a three-person board as an elected member of the San Juan Fire District 3 Board of Commissioners. This position requires a coordinated effort between three commissioners and their fire chief and staff — great training for a similar setup on the county council. Bob can offer independent thinking. He is not burdened with entanglements in the many pressure and “Network” lobbying groups which are so involved in getting their way with county government. I have witnessed Bob’s involvement in family and community all these years and hope you will join me in electing this fine islander. Tom Starr San Juan Island See LETTERS, Page 8
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As I See It
Lawn signs touting jobs and economic benefits of the proposed coal export facility at Cherry Point line the sidewalk outside Friday Harbor High School at a Nov. 4 environmental impact “scoping” meeting.
Myth bustin’: job claims don’t add up Study shows maybe several hundred, not a thousand, jobs generated by coal exports By Michael Riordan
Much has been made, in these pages and elsewhere, about the many new jobs to be created by the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal near Cherry Point. But this is largely a public-relations myth being vigorously promoted by coal terminal advocates, for obvious reasons. Here’s why. If you look closely at the estimates of the official project economist Martin Associates (available online at http:// www.coaltrainfacts.org), you discover that there will be
only about 250 direct jobs at the terminal itself, at full buildout. These will indeed be well-paid union jobs for the most part, assuming that terminal owner SSA Marine lives up to its promises. Upwards of another 100 or so Washington jobs will likely be induced in other, allied industries such as maritime and railroads, responding to the need to transport coal to and from the terminal. Those estimates of induced jobs are less firm, for they depend on the tonnage of coal actually being shipped. Therefore something like three to four hundred jobs, direct and induced, would be created by the project at full build-out. Martin puts the figure at up to 430. Then how does the Alliance for Northwest Jobs and Exports get the
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more than a thousand new jobs lauded in its press releases and TV ads, and regularly regurgitated by the media? Here’s where the real guesswork comes in. Martin suggests that another 800 jobs — let’s call them “indirect jobs” — would be generated in Whatcom County due to the added economic activity stimulated by the terminal. More doctors, lawyers, school teachers, shopkeepers, and fast-food clerks. A group of local economists largely rubberstamped this figure. But Communitywise Bellingham commissioned another study by a third group to examine potential job losses in Whatcom County due to 18 coal trains a day rumbling through, spewing diesel fumes and coal dust, disrupting traffic and making the area a less desirable place to live, work and play. It projected that potential job losses of 17 percent could happen, relative to the job growth that would otherwise occur. Figure something like that in rail-line communities all the way to Seattle. Thus the projected increase (or loss) of indirect jobs should be treated as pure guesswork. That leaves only several hundred new jobs working at and around the coal terminal. And there won’t be a single new job created here in the San Juan Islands. Unless, of course, one of the nearly 500 leviathan coal carriers annually traversing Haro or Rosario straits collides with another ship or runs aground, releasing many thousands of gallons of bunker or diesel fuel into their swift currents. Then there will be plenty of new jobs here, toiling on the cleanup crews. But those who work in our thriving tourist industry — in hotels, restaurants and craft shops, on whalewatching or fishing trips, or in bicycle and kayak touring — will have to find jobs elsewhere. For our beautiful islands will thereafter cease to be one of the nation’s premier travel destinations. Is this risk worth it, for just several hundred jobs moving piles of coal? — Editor’s note: Eastsound author Michael Riordan writes about science, technology and public policy.
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Copland 13. 747, e.g. 18. Near 22. Condescend 24. Attempts 25. Carbon compound 26. Extol 28. "Much ___ About Nothing" 30. Amazon, e.g. 31. Backgammon piece 33. Put one's foot down? 34. After-dinner selection 35. "Don't ___!" 37. Catholic clergy's caps 38. Freetown currency unit 39. Word derived
from person's name 44. Small dish for serving poultry product 46. Bully 47. Equipping with weapons 48. Divided 49. Start of a refrain 50. Pine sap derivative 51. Bait 52. She had "the face that launched a thousand ships" 55. Defensive spray 56. Flight data, briefly (acronym, pl.) 57. Cost of living? 60. Ashes holder Answers to today's puzzle on page 20
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Responsive, able; Pratt for council
We are writing to you to express our support for Lovel Pratt in the upcoming County Council election. In March 2012 we became aware that the proposed commercial cell-tower ordinance included language which applied to some personal amateur radio antennas, thereby subjecting the individual amateur to the same costly approval process required of a cell-phone company when putting up a new tower. We felt that this would be burdensome, was outside the stated scope of the ordinance, could affect the ability of the amateur com-
munity to provide emergency communications, and appeared to be in conflict with existing state and federal regulations. One of us, Mike Sear, wrote a letter to Lovel, his district’s county council person, asking for some time to discuss this issue. Three positive things occurred: 1: Lovel responded immediately, and quickly set up a time to meet with Mike. 2: At that meeting, she listened carefully to all he had to say. 3: She took the information to the council, who unanimously agreed to remove the objectionable language. In our view, that’s how government is supposed to work. We think a good way to insure that it continues to do so is to elect Lovel Pratt to the new three-member council. She has our votes. Edward Kelm/ Michael Sear San Juan Island
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CONVERSATION #1
Visit the San Juan County Website at www.sanjuanco.com for ongoing updates or join the on-line dialogue if you can’t make a meeting.
CONVERSATION #2
QUALITY OF LIFE
PUBLIC SERVICES
Tax Share of Median Household (2011)
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CONVERSATION #3
CONVERSATION #4
ECONOMY & JOBS
PRIORITIES of GOVERNMENT
Your Property Tax Dollar
Park & Rec 1.87%
Schools 14% State Levy 99%
County Gen. Fund 12.2%
Fire Districts 9%
Hospital Districts 3.5%
EMS Districts 2.7% Library Districts 4.9%
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Did you Know?
• 18% of San Juan County children under 5 live in poverty . . . • San Juan County ranks #2 among Washington Counties in per capita personal income . . . • San Juan County has the 2nd OLDEST median age in the State of Washington . . . • County-wide, property taxes went DOWN 4.7% or $2.1 million in 2013.
Quality of Life ◆ Health & Wellness ◆ Educational Opportunities ◆ Economic Opportunities ◆ Access to Arts and Culture ◆ Island Character ◆ Healthy Environment ◆ What’s Working ◆ What’s at Risk ◆ What are the Needs? ◆ Streamlining Processes ◆ Partnering ◆ Access to Services ◆ Family-wage Jobs ◆ Maintaining Rural Character ◆ Land Use Policies ◆ Cottage Industries ◆ Economic Development ◆ Agriculture ◆ Senior Services ◆ New Business Opportunities ◆ Property Taxes and Services They Support : Law Enforcement, Courts, Prosecutor, Public Health, Social Services Access ◆ Growth Management ◆ Utilities: Water, Sewer, Garbage ◆ Parks and Recreation ◆ Increase—Stay the Same—Decrease
Where do we go from here? The County Council invites you to
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Spotlight shared by song & dance Local performers join acclaimed artists in ‘La Danse et La Musique’, Feb. 9
Soprano Angela K. Morgan, left, and dancer Danny Boulet, below, share the spotlight in ‘La Danse et La Musique’, Feb. 9, at San Juan Community Theatre.
From a new ballet starring an internationally renowned ballet dancer to “The Golden Voice” of Daniels Recital Hall in Seattle, La Danse et La Musique brings a grand performance featuring both movement and music to San Juan Community Theatre Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. The ballet, A Fairytale Romance, was created and choreographed by the island’s Lina Downes, who will direct the evening as well. Featuring the music of Vivaldi and Marin Marais, the ballet stars Seattle ballet dancer Danny Boulet, who enchanted Friday Harbor audiences with his performances in the 2010 and 2011 Winter Carnivales. Boulet will be joined by island ballerina Caitlin Ross, as well as by members of Downes’ new youth ballet company, La Danse de le Mer. During the music portion of the evening, lyric soprano Angela K. Morgan, who has received rave reviews for her work at Daniels Recital hall in Seattle, will sing light classics and opera on the Whittier stage. Also featured will be singer Mary Lou Mills and pianist Stella Joh.
A portion of proceeds from the evening will go toward further development of the new dance company. The Business Partner for La Danse et La Musique is Coho Restaurant. Tickets are $16 for adults, $8 for student reserved and $5 student RUSH at the door. The SJCT box office is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What’s Happening!
“Toby Tyler, Ten Weeks with a Circus”. Refreshments coutersy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www. sjlib.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 30 TREC After School Program, 3-5:30 p.m., FHHS Tech Bldg., free. Drop-in recreation for 7th-12th graders. Info, 378-4953, www. islandrec.org. Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong , 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.
Thursday, Jan. 31 Get Crafty: Beaded Snowflakes, 3:15-4:15 p.m., library, free. Sparkling beaded wire snowflakes, a winter favorite, for grades 5-8. Supplies provided, refreshments coutersy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org. Adult Indoor Soccer, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fairgrounds building. Ages 16 and older. Dropin fee $5. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org. Arthur Whitely Lecture: Ocean Acidification, 7 p.m., UW Friday Harbor Labs Commons, free. Sponsored by SJ Nature Institute, lecture will be led by Jan Newton, sr. oceanographer at UW Applied Physcis Lab. Donations accepted. Info, www.sjnature.org. Islands Playwrights Showcase 2013, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre. Showcase features seven short comedies, dramas
and monologues by island playwrights, presented in the Gubelman Theatre. $17 adults, $9 student reserved $5 student RUSH. Info, 3783210, www.sjctheatre.org.
Friday, Feb. 1 Islands Playwrights Showcase, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre (Info, see listing above). Family Film Night: ‘Toby Tyler’, 7 p.m., library, free. Disney classic, based on book by James Otis Kaler,
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Best Best: Playwrights Showcase
The 2013 Islands Playwrights Showcase completes its run, Thursday-Sunday, at San Juan Community Theatre. Formerly titled the Islands Playwrights Festival, the Showcase features five plays and two monologues all written by island residents Check out the calendar below for the dates, show times, tickets, and info; SJCT, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.
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2013 Co-op Ad #4 FRIDAY HARBOR • Hours By Appointment Contributed photos
Saturday, Feb. 2 Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grange Hall, 152 N. First St., FH. Info, http://sjifarmersmarket.com/ Cosmic Skate, 7-8:30 p.m., Fairgrounds building. Open skate with dance lights; BYO skates and helmet. Under 10 accompanied by an adult.
$3 drop-in fee; $8 for family. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org. Islands Playwrights Showcase, 7:30 p.m., SJ See Calendar, Page 14 Stephen Adams Audra Adelberger Bill Agosta Karin Agosta Carmela Alexander Peter Alexander Gretchen Allison Marilyn Anderson William Appel Amanda Azous Elisabeth Bartleson Jeanne Beck Helen Bee Eros Belliveau Bryan Benepe Sandy Bishop Bruce Botts Scott Boye Christian Brems Vicki Brems Michael Brennan Janet Brownell Julie Brunner Joyce Burghardt Sandi Burt John Campbell Hilary Canty Gregory Carter David Castor Lawrence Clark Kenneth Conant David Corbin Susan Corbin Diane Couch Larry Couch Barbara Courtney Tom Cowan Sarah Crosby Judy Cumming Teresa Danielsen Hank Date Sarah Davis
What makes a co-op different? Members’ Economic Participation Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative.
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative is our member-owned utility bringing power to San Juan County since 1937. www.opalco.com
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Personal trainer Barbara Lord and soon-to-be bikini-figure contestant Kelli Ashcraft have joined forces to lead San Juan Island’s first-ever “Bombshell Bootcamp”. The six-week program — women only (sorry, guys) — will incorporate a variety of exercises designed to work the entire body, from resistance (weight bearing) to cardiovascular training. The bootcamp begins Feb. 5, at San Juan Island Fitness, and includes up to 18 classes. “This is a circuit cardio and weight class progressing to more intense cardio/
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resistance training,” Lord says. “This camp is for all abilities and heart rate and relative perceived exertion will be used to judge the limits.” Ashcraft adds, “Us bombshell bosses are here to motivate and push you to get back into shape and feel great about yourself and hard work.”
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Participants may choose among three-times-week sessions ($90) twice a week ($75) or drop-in ( $7) Registration is limited, register at SJI Fitness, 435 Argyle Ave., 378-4449.
Community Theatre (Info, see listing above).
Islands Playwrights Showcase, 2 p.m. matinee, SJ Community Theatre. Final show of 2-week run. (Info, see listing above).
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Tickets: Adult $17; Student Reserved $9; $5 Student RUSH
Teen Futsal , 2:30-4:30 p.m., Fair Building. Drop-in fee, $8 per person, grades 9-12. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org. Community Open Gym, 6-9 p.m., Turnbull Gym. All ages; under 13 accompained by adut. Drop-in fee $3 per person, $8 family. Info, 3784953, www.islandrec.org.
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Final Shows! Thu.-Sat., Jan. 31-Feb. 2 ۰ 7:30 pm Sunday, February 3 ۰ 2:00 pm
Seven shorts plays and monologues written and performed by the island’s own in the intimate Gubelman Theatre. Featured playwrights: Chris DeStaffany, Clark Gilbert, Kevin Hillstrom, Jim McCormick, Ernest Pugh, Greg Sutherland and Jan and Jim Zurcher. Business Partner: MANAGED RELIABILITY
Mid-winter break will be here before you know it. Fortunately, Island Rec is offering a wide range of supervised activities that should help keep the children both occupied and entertained when school is out that week. Island Rec’s “School’s Out Camp” will run Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 19-22, at Friday Harbor Elementary School, from 8:30 to 3:30 daily; extended
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Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong , 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.
Thursday, Feb. 7 Lavendera Thursdays: ‘Brain Gym: Play, Thrive & Feel Good’, 6:30 p.m., Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., free. Learn about activities and movements for a healthier mind and
hours, until 6 p.m., are also an option. Designed for children ages K-6 grades, the day camp will included activities such as swimming, bowling, field trips, campfires on the breach and more. Children may be enrolled for a full four-day session or for individual days. Space is limited and registration is encouraged by Feb. 7. Sign up before Jan. 31 to take advantage of an early-fee discount; scholarships are available. Children must have a current STAR application on file to register. The program is supported by San Juan Island Rotary Club. For more information or to register, contact Island REC at 378-4953 or visit www. islandrec.org. body; led by Mariya Masters. Info, 378-3637, www.lavenderadayspa.com. Adult Dodgeball , 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 3784953, www.islandrec.org.
Friday, Feb. 8 Father Daughter Dance , 7-9 p.m., Mullis Center. All ages; $20 per couple advance; $25 at the door. 378-4953, www. islandrec.org.
Sunday, Feb. 10 Salish Sea Early Music Festival: Corelli & Handel’s Soprano, 7 p.m., Grange Hall. Featuring soprano Linda Tsatsanis, Jan Weinhold, harpsichord, Jeffrey Cohan, flute. Suggested donation; adults, $15-$20, 18 and under, free. Info, 378-6632, or www.salishseafestival.org.
Welcome Carey Musburger to our Team!
Saturday, February 9 ۰ 7:30 pm
La Danse et La Musique A grand performance of music and movement! Featuring: a new ballet choreographed by Lina Downes and starring Seattle ballet dancer Danny Boulet and ballerina Caitlin Ross; opera singer Angela K. Morgan; singer Mary Lou Mills; pianist Stella Joh; and members of the new youth ballet company, La Danse de la Mer. Business Partner: COHO RESTAURANT Tickets: Adult $16; Student Reserved $8; $5 Student RUSH
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Moved to the island at the age of six. Has ridden horses since a young age. Enjoyed years of 4-H events and shows on and off the island. 2010 Graduate of Portland State University Criminology and Criminal Justice degree. She married in 2010. In 2011, moved back home to enjoy the island life. Being back for a little of a year and is already remembering how much she loves the community.
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San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388. HEARING NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT PURPOSE: To review and adopt the San Juan County Noxious Weed List for 2013 and to discuss noxious weed control priorities and weed law enforcement guidelines for 2013. WHEN: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. WHERE: Community Room, Skagit Valley College, 221 Weber Way, Lower Level, Friday Harbor. The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board has added four new species for the 2013 Washing-
ton State Noxious Weed List. These include French broom (Genista monspessulana) (Class A), tall hawkweed (Hieracium piloselloides) (Class B), common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) and barberry (Berberis vulgaris) (Class C). Of these, only common teasel is known to occur outside of cultivation in the county. Additional changes to WAC 16-750 include reclassifying eleven class B noxious weeds to Class C, and amending the current listing of Japanese eelgrass (Zostera japonica) to make it a Class C everywhere (rather than limiting it to commercially managed shellfish beds only, as presently listed). WAC 16-750-001 is also amended, reducing the num-
ber of State noxious weed regions from ten to six. The following species were moved from the Class B list to the Class C list: Austrian fieldcress (Rorippa austriaca), blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides), common catsear (Hypochaeris radicata), polar hawkweed (Hieracium atratum), lawnweed (Soliva sessilis), lepyrodiclis (Lepyrodiclis holosteoides), longspine sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus) oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), perennial sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis ssp. arvensis), swainsonpea,(Sphaerophysa salsula), wild carrot (Daucus carota) (except where commercially grown).
Additionally, San Juan County is selecting common teasel,( Dipsacus fullonum) and hoary cress (Cardaria draba) for control county wide and dog fennel (Anthemis cotula) will be added to the County’s Weeds of Concern list. There will also be a review of the County Noxious Weed Program Status Report for 2012. In order for the 2013 Noxious Weed List to become accepted for San Juan County, it must be approved by the County Noxious Weed Control Board based on public input received at this meeting. The Noxious Weed Control Board is requesting public participation so that more information about local
weed distributions can be gathered as well as suggestions for the 2014 weed list. For further information, contact the County Noxious Weed Control Program at 376-3499 or by e-mail at judy@sanjuanweeds.org) LEGAL NO. SJ451922 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, February 6, 2013.
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San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388. MEETING NOTICE Citizens’ Salary Commission The Citizens’ Salary Commission will hold a special work session on Thurs., Feb. 7, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., in the large conference room of the Legislative Building, 55 Second St., in Friday Harbor, for training on compensation analysis and meeting processes. The public is invited to attend. LEGAL NO. SJ450532 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 16, 30, 2013 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGARDINGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CRITICAL AREA ORDINANCES; AMENDING ORDINANCES 26-2012, 27-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Regarding the Effective Date of Critical Area Ordinances: Amending Ordinances 26-2012, 27-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012. The public hearing will be held at the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA.on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. Summary: This ordinance amends the effective date of four separate ordinances regarding critical areas regulations which were adopted in December 2012: Ordinances 26-2012, 27-2012, 28-2012 and 29-2012. This ordinance extends the effective date of the critical areas regulations adopted in 2012, which will provide
more time to prepare for implementation of the new regulations. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance/Resolution will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or Planning Coordinator Shireene Hale 360-378-2354. LEGAL NO. SJ453431 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REVISING COUNTY PARKS FEE SCHEDULES; REPEALING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE 28-2011 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Revising County Parks Fee Schedules; Repealing Portions of Ordinance 28-2011. The public hearing will be held at the Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA.on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 beginning at 10:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the
Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. Summary: The current San Juan County Parks Department fee schedule was established by Ordinance 28-2011, along with fees for Community Development and Planning. SJC Parks charges fees for services such as camping, parking, commercial use, and special events. These fees may require modifications from time to time, depending on budget and market conditions. The proposed ordinance will repeal the existing Parks fee schedule as amended by Ordinance No. 28-2011 and establish a new Parks fee schedule. The proposed ordinance modifies fees for 2013 and beyond. The Parks Department and the Interim County Manager wish to have the Parks fees approved independent of those of Community Development and Planning; this ordinance will separate the fee schedules into two ordinances. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 8 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance/Resolution may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance/Resolution will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or Parks and Fair Director Dona Wuthnow at 360-378-8420. LEGAL NO. SJ453435 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, 2013.
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON SAN JUAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board is accepting applications for a Board member from Area #3 (Lopez, Center, Blakely and Decatur Islands). For more information, please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7474. LEGAL NO. SJ453436 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 30, February 6, 2013.
SAN JUAN COUNTY 2013 REQUEST FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES San Juan County maintains a roster of Surveyors, Architectural and Professional Engineering (A&E) Consultants to assist the County and other County agencies and public entities in developing and completing relevant Public Works projects. Projects may include but are not limited to Engineering, Architectural, Surveying, Archaeological services, Storm water, Road Design, Environmental and Geotechnical engineering, Consultants will be selected on the basis of qualifications, performance, and the ability to perform the tasks and complete the projects in a timely manner. Your firm must be licensed in the State of Washington to engage in the lawful practice of your profession. The roster will be active for one (1) year. Professional contracts will be negotiated for fees and scope of work. Products may include public meetings, engineering studies and reports, final design and drawings, final contract and bid documents, contract administration and inspection documents and reports, and as-built drawings. Applications are available online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicw o r k s / C o n s u l t a n t R o s t e r. a s p x . Please respond with specific interest, experience, qualifications, and ability to respond in timely manner, to San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring St/PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Nielsen at 360/370-0527 or suen@sanjuanco.com. LEGAL NO. SJ451889
Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 23, 30, 2013. SAN JUAN COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER San Juan County maintains a Small Works Roster which the County and other County agencies and public entities may utilize during 2013. Small Public Works contracts are for projects up to $300,000 in value in accordance with RCW’s 39.04.010, 39.04.155, and 36.32.250. This policy may be used as an alternative to formal advertisement and bidding of Public Works. Companies that have previously submitted applications and have been listed on the Small Works Roster do not need to reapply unless your previous information has changed. San Juan County complies with the Prevailing Wage Law of the State of Washington (RCW 39.12) and requires all contractors to comply. All applicants must be properly registered and licensed to perform such work in the State of Washington. To obtain a Small Works Roster Application, download at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Small-Works.aspx or contact: San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring St / PO Box 729, Friday Harbor WA 98250. For more information, contact Sue Nielsen, (360) 370-0527 or suen@sanjuanco.com LEGAL NO. SJ451895 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. January 23, 30, 2013.
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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES 7021.13156 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Bank of America, N.A. Grantee: Randy L. Spence, as his separate estate Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2009-0102002 Tax Parcel ID No.: 271155005000 Abbreviated Legal: 4 4 THE CHILDREN PLAT ALTERATION Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on 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 Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind e x . c f m ? w e b L i s t A c t i o n = s e a rc h & s e a rc h state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On March 1, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street in the City of Friday Harbor, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any
conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of SAN JUAN, State of Washington: Lot 4, 4 the Children Plat Alteration of Lot 5, North Beach Acre Tracts, according to the plat thereof recorded in Vol. 7 at pages 87 and 87A, in the office of the Auditor of San Juan County, Washington. Situate in San Juan County, Washington. Commonly known as: 19 Scooby Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 12/24/08, recorded on 01/02/09, under Auditor’s File No. 2009-0102002, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from Randy L Pence, as Grantor, to San Juan Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2011-0913010. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate by
10/26/2012 Monthly Payments $62,419.37 Late Charges $2,496.76 Total Arrearage $64,916.13 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $725.00 Title Report $1,079.08 Statutory Mailings $20.00 Recording Costs $14.00 Postings $70.00 Total Costs $1,908.08 Total Amount Due: $66,824.21 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $237,598.61, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 09/01/09, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on March 1, 2013. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 02/18/13 (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 02/18/13 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 02/18/13 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, 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 ad-
dress(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Randy L. Pence AKA Randy L Spence 19 Scooby Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 Randy L. Pence AKA Randy L Spence PO Box 1747 Eastsound, WA 98245 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Randy L. Pence AKA Randy L Spence 19 Scooby Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Randy L. Pence AKA Randy L Spence PO Box 1747 Eastsound, WA 98245 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 09/20/12, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 09/21/12 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary
proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 10/26/2012 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Winston Khan (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7021.13156) 1002.228241-File No. LEGAL NO. J451879 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. January 30, February 20, 2013.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In The Matter of The Estate of CAROL L. AVENT, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the attorney of record at
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the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 1/7/2013 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 1/16/2013 Dated this 3rd day of January, 2013. /s/ Jon C. Avent Personal Representative Attorney for the Estate: Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325 175 Village Road P.O. Box 160 Lopez, WA 98261 (360) 468-3871 LEGAL NO. J450600 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. January 16, 23, 30, 2013. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Estate of: VERNON D. HANNAH, Deceased. No. 12-4-05075 7 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the personal representative’s attorney(s) at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.040.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.040.051 and 11.040.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 16, 2013 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Christine Chan ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: GODDULANGLIE Margaret C. Langlie, WSBA #12714 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Margaret C. Langlie GODDULANGLIE PO Box 460 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J450521 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands January 16, 23, 30, 2013. NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of LANCE HAMILTON BLAKELY No. 13 4 05007 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Administratrix named below has been appointed as Administratrix 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 Administratrix or the Administratrix’s attorney and Resident Agent 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 Administratrix served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: January 30, 2013 Administratrix: SHEILA ANN BLAKELY Address of Administratrix: 2101 CRESTVIEW AVE., LAKE ISABELLA, CA 93240 Telephone: 707-362-1525 Attorney for the Administratrix and Resident Agent: ANTHONY D. VIVENZIO Address for Mailing or Service: P O BOX 208 / 540 GUARD ST., STE. 220 FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 Telephone: 360.378.6860 LEGAL NO. J453654 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, January 30, February 6, 13, 2013. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. will on March 1, 2013 at 10:00 am in the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, in the City of Friday Harbor located at San Juan County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in San Juan County, State of Washington, to-wit; That portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and the Northwest quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 3, Township 36 North, Range 2 West, W.M., described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest Section comer of said Section 3 marked with a 4-inch square concrete monument with a 2-inch brass cap, Auditor’s File No. 85306, placed in a County Road monument casing in the center line of County Road Number 4; thence North 00 22’27/1 East, along the west line of said Section 3, 1233 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING thence South 89 44’32/1 East, 871.20 feet; thence North 00 22’27/1 East, 300 feet; thence North 89 44’32/1 West, 871.20 feet to the West line of said section 3; thence South 00 22’27/1 West, 300 feet to the true point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion lying or situate within County Road Number 4. AND ALSO that certain Boundary Line Adjustment Area, as depicted and described in the Record of Survey, recorded December 1, 2003, in Book18 of Surveys, at page 115, under Auditors File No. 20031201022. Situate in san Juan County, Washington. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated March 1, 2006, recorded March 8, 2006, under Auditor’s File No. 20060308024 records of San Juan County, Washington, from John T. Anderson and Elise M. Anderson, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Pacific Northwest Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor-in-interest by purchase from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as beneficiary. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property. 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 ofthe Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made islare as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 4/1/2012 through 10/1/2012: 5 payment(s) at $2165.78 2 payment(s) at $2192.95 Total: $15,214.80 Accrued Late Charges: $ 383.52 Recoverable Balance: $14.00 TOTAL DEFAULT $15,612.32 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $375,680.43, together with interest from March 1, 2012 as provided in the note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on March 1, 2013. The payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by February 18, 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 on or before February 18, 2013 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after February 18, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): John T. Anderson 5461 Orcas Rd. Eastsound, WA 98245 Elise M. Anderson 5461 Orcas Rd. Eastsound, WA 98245 by both first class and certified mail on August 16, 2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on August 17, 2012, 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 will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement ofall costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property. IX Anyone having any 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. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be forthwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purchase the property. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse against the Trustee andlor the Beneficiary. XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee’s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Trust Act, Chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date ofthe Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs. XII NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on 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: Telephone: (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.commerce.wa.gov/site/1356/default.aspx The United States Department ofHousing and Urban Development: Telephone: (1-800-569-4287) Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (1-800-606-4819) Website: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 29, 2012 BISHOP, WHITE, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S., Successor Trustee /s/ William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr. 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 State of Washington ss. County of King On this 24th day of October, 2012, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S., the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year first above written. /s/ Andrew Namkung Andrew Namkung NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington at King County. My App. Exp: 5/11/2016 LEGAL NO. J435574 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. January 30, February 20, 2012. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Matter of the Estate of: JANET MAAS, Deceased. NO. 12-4-05073-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: January 16, 2013 Joint Personal Representative: CAROL ANN MAAS Joint Personal Representative: WILLIAM DOUGLAS MAAS MARY L. STONE/WSBA#17327 Attorney for Personal Representatives Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 623 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-6778 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: San Juan Co. Superior Court, Cause No. 12-4-05073-1 LEGAL NO. J449781 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. January 16, 23, 30, 2013.
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Wolverines prevail in league title clash Galt nets 24 in win over La Conner
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Friday Harbor saved its best for when it mattered most. Senior Donald Galt tossed in a game-high 24 points and point-guard C.J. Woods added 18, knocking down 7-of-10 free-throw attempts along the way, as the Wolverines (5-0 league, 10-7 overall) catapulted to the top of the Northwest 1A/2B League standings by tagging previously unbeaten La Conner with a 64-52 upset, Friday, in Turnbull Gym. And, they upended the defending league champ with their top scorer and leading rebounder watching from the bench. “It’s a pride thing,” said senior Ryan Allen, who got the start in place of Collin Williamson, sidelined for the remainder of the year with a fractured right hand. “We hadn’t beaten them in four years. I wanted to be that person who steps up and helps out my team.” With Williamson missing from the lineup, Allen’s contributions on defense and on the boards proved equally, if not more, valuable than the seven points he added to the team total. “He’s a big defensive presJournal photo / Scott Rasmussen ence for us,” Coach Rod C.J. Woods rises above two Turnbull said. “And with defenders en route to the hoop. Collin out we needed that.” Galt scored 12 of his 24 points in the opening half
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and Woods contributed eight, as the Wolverines erased a 3-point deficit at the end of the first quarter to take a 29-25 advantage into the locker room at the half. Galt and Turnbull both credit a productive practice the day before for sharpening the team for its showdown against the Braves, who entered the contest with 16 consecutive wins Journal photo / Scott Rasmussen in tow. Donald Galt poised for an “There was a time when I inbound pass. think we thought all we had to do is just show up and we’d win,” Galt said. “We had a really good practice yesterday and tonight we really worked together like a team.” The third quarter proved pivotal. The Braves scored the first four points of the period to even the score at 29 apiece. But Galt buried a three-pointer and Woods tossed in a pair of free throws, and the Wolverines were off to the races, outscoring La Conner 12-2 to close out the quarter and take control of the game. The two teams traded baskets over the final eight minutes of regulation and the Wolverines knocked down enough free throws, hitting on 17-of-26 for the game, to squash a Braves’ comeback. Senior Spencer Novak scored 18 points and 6-foot 8-inch senior center Jonah Cook had 15 to lead the Braves. “The way we played tonight was awesome,” Woods said. “We haven’t beaten those guys in four years. For us it was more than just about pride, it was a pride statement.” Next: Friday Harbor faces Shoreline Christian in its regularseason finale, Thursday; tip off is 4 p.m. in Turnbull Gym.
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landed a 22.57-pounder to net first place in the 2012 derby. Other cash prizes include: 2nd Place, $500; 3rd Place, $250; first place women’s division, $250; and “Mystery fish”, $250. Derby proceeds benefit San Juan Island EMS. Entry forms are available at King’s Marine Center; tickets are $50.
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Need a little inspiration to get outdoors and active? Then Run Ladies Run has just the thing. RLR’s annual spring 10K and half-marathon is March 24, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The starting line for both events is outside Earth Box Motel and Spa, 410 Spring St. Runners and walkers are encouraged to participate. Register online at Active. com; for info, 298-0351, or 378-6902.