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A winner is crowned by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

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Pianist Kellen Comrie, far right, is this year’s Orcas Has Talent winner. He also competed with his band, Allmost Canadian. His band members Lisa Carter (left) and Julia Bailey were the first to congratulate him.

Nine hopeful performers sang, told jokes, performed magic, played music and danced their way across the Orcas Stage on Saturday night for Orcas Has Talent. But there could be only one winner. Sixteen-year-old Kellen Comrie wowed the audience with his own compositions on the piano and went home with first place and the prize of $500. Comrie has been playing the piano since he was a young child. He is also a drummer in the band Allmost Canadian. “You speak music and that language will you take you around the world,” said Judge Susan Osborn. “We hope it will eventually take you back to us on Orcas.” According to organizers, winning is only a small part of the Orcas Has Talent experience. “It’s all about supporting artists who are brave enough to make their way to the stage,” said Judge Gene Nery. Nery joined Osborn and Bob Shipstad as judges for this year’s competition. It’s a job they take very seriously. They all spent time mentoring each contestant before the final show. All net proceeds from the show go to Orcas Island Prevention Coalition, which makes it even more meaningful to performers, judges and organizers. “This is our community show, it belongs to our

community,” said Donna Laslo, event producer. “OIPC’s over-arching goal is prevention. The show represents kids and adults in a fun, healthy family show for a great cause.” Other competitors were Allmost Canadian, comedian Conrad Wrobel, singing and dancing group the M&Ms (Cameryn Thompson, Sabrina Bailey and Paris Wilson, who won the junior competition), classical music singer Cali Bagby, saxophone player Gregory Books, singer Yuko Horikawa, magician Matthew Laslo-White and singer Jake Perrine. During intermission Stormy Hildreth impressed islanders with her rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Followed by the screening of the flash mob dance video at Island Market. Allmost Canadian, the M&Ms, Bagby, Laslo-White, Perrine and Comrie all made it to the second round. After more performances, it was then narrowed down to Bagby, Laslo-White and Comrie. Before the winner was announced, Nery and Osborn sang their own version of “That’s What Friends Are For” with cameos from some of the competitors. Behind the scenes, island youth got the opportunity to get involved. Jessica Gudgell shadowed Laslo as an event producer for her second year. There were also 22 OIPC students as well as other

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Exchange burns down in major blaze by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

Smoke billowed into the sky. Fire trucks sped down Orcas Road with lights flashing. At the Exchange, islanders looked on in disbelief and shock as the building burned to the ground. On Saturday, Feb. 9, at 4:48 p.m., Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Captain Bob Nutt was driving by the Orcas Transfer Station in a tanker truck and noticed smoke and flames coming from the Exchange. Nutt called for additional help and began firefighting operations. He said there was “significant fire involvement in the heart of the Exchange complex with flames extending to the trees in the area.”

Forty-five OIFR members and 10 units responded to the incident that lasted over five hours. Water for the fire was transported from a pond about half a mile away from the fire. There were no injuries reported. San Juan County Fire Marshal Paul Turner has concluded that the fire was accidental. “It is presumed that someone took a burning object and put it in a trash can,” said Turner about how the fire was started. The fire comes after the Exchange, a popular re-use facility, made headlines with its grassroots movement to take local control of solid waste on the island. Orcas Recycling Services, which runs the Exchange, received a

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High school students stand out at regional contest by Kristen Wilson

The results are in! And we have some great news and some not-so-great news. The great news is that both the high school strings and high school band students received “1” or “Superior” ratings at the San Juan Music Educators Association contest for high school musicians at Bellingham High School on Saturday, Jan. 26. A superior rating, according to the guidelines, is given to “a performance at the highest level of artistry and technical proficiency that can be expected of a high school student.”

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Not only that, the high school band, playing under the name “Orcas Wind Ensemble” was awarded first place among all large woodwind ensembles competing at the contest. That means the Orcas students were judged more accomplished than ensembles from much larger schools in Bellingham, Oak Harbor, Mt. Vernon and a group of other communities in our region. “This is probably the equivalent of watching the Viking football team go to Bellingham High and walk away with a win,” said Band Director Martin Lund. This is the first year in recent memory that the

high school band has participated in a regional music contest. Which brings us to the not-so-great news. Ordinarily, coming in first in our region would qualify our ensemble to compete with other regional winners at the state contest later this spring. However, neither the band nor the strings are eligible to compete at the state contest because their ensembles include a few students from lower grades, and according to regulations, all students must be in grades nine to 12. But this news is not stopping the Orcas musicians from celebrating. “We have two eighth grade students and one sixth grader in our strings group who are capable of playing at the high school level,” said Pamela Wright, music director for the high schools

Above: Michael Harlow plays the third movement of the Seitz Concerto #2. Left: Eric Eagan, Adelaine Newcombe, Rhys Thompson. strings.“And we knew, going in, we would be ineligible to go to state because of including our advanced younger musicians in the group. So we asked ourselves – do we want the chance to go to state, or do we want to perform as a group? And our students did not hesitate when they said they wanted everyone there from our class. I am so proud of our strings.” The Orcas Island Strings performed the first two movements of Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.” The judge’s first comment after hearing the performance was, “Whenever I see this piece on a competition list to be played, I flinch, because it requires such a high level of playing – but you played it beautifully!”

The Orcas Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Martin Lund, played his composition “Frontier Suite in C Lydian.” From the opening measures of their performance, it was clear by the smile on the judge’s face, and her tapping toes, that this was going to go well. Students in the groups get up early every Monday through Friday to get to school by 7:20 a.m. to rehearse for an hour before school starts. In addition to the large ensembles, Orcas Island High School had several soloists competing. The judge said cellist Anthony Kaskurs performance of Bach’s “Suite #1: Prelude in G Major” was “super musical.” Kaskurs received a “1” or Superior rating. Violinist Michael Harlow played the third movement of the Seitz Concerto #2 and the judge commented on his “beautiful tone” and “beautiful vibrato” and awarded him a “1” rating as well. Violist Brigid Ehrmantraut played “Pensiero” by Frank Bridge

and the judge applauded Ehrmantraut’s expression and vibrato. It should be mentioned that both large ensembles are required to perform without a conductor. “For groups of this size to perform well without a conductor is quite a feat in itself,” said Lund. The members of the Orcas Winds who competed in Bellingham were: Claire Bishop-Martin, Eric Eagan, Holden GriskeyWatson, Josephine Gudgell, Mikaela Hansen, Taj Howe, Devon Mann, Adelaine Newcombe, Kaya Osborn, Maggie Paige, Kahana Pietsch, Dylan Thompson, and Rhys Thompson. The members of Orcas High School Strings who competed in Bellingham were: Christian Bailey, Julia Bailey, Emilia Carter, Brigid Ehrmantraut, Michael Harlow, Anthony Kaskurs, Wylie Kau, Juliette Mann, Enzo Thixton, Zach Waage and Paris Wilson.

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‘Hotbed Hotel’ at Grange

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Left to right: John Mazzarella, Tom Gossett and Larry Coddington in “Hotbed Hotel.” The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the farce “Hotbed Hotel” written by Michael Parker and

directed by Doug Bechtel at the Orcas Grange. Terri and Brian Cody (Gillian Smith and Nate Feder) are hoping to sell

their “One Star Hotel” in the Florida Keys to the only man who has expressed any interest in buying it – Sam Lewis (Tom Gossett) from

New York, who is coming to visit the hotel. Afraid that he will think the hotel is a bad investment because there is only one guest at the height of the tourist season, Terri and Brian devise a plan to make the hotel appear busier and more prosperous than it actually is. Their staff (Vanessa Ryder and Larry Coddington) will masquerade as paying guests, giving Lewis the impression that the hotel is overflowing with loyal customers and vacationers. Add to the mix a retired British Major (John Mazzarella), the “Barracuda” (Suzanne Gropper) and assorted girlfriends and wives (Pat Ayers, Melinda Milligan and Patty Monaco) and you can see where this is leading. “Hotbed Hotel” opens on Friday, Feb. 15 with addi-

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tional performances on Feb. 16, 22, 23, March 1, 2 and closing night on Sunday, March 3. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are at Darvill’s, at www.orcasactors.com or at the door. “Hotbed Hotel” is the first

production at the Grange where the audience will sit in the new theater seats with lots of leg room. Situations and innuendo may make this play unsuitable for younger children. For info, call Doug Bechtel at 317-5601.

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continued economic recession; however, for many property owners, a reduced valuation will not translate into a lower tax bill. Levy rates are determined by dividing the authorized levy of each taxing district by the total taxable assessed value of the district. A taxing district is generally authorized to increase its levy by 1 percent each year, so when property values decrease, levy rates increase to fulfill the levy amount. Property owners receiving lower tax bills will be those whose property values decreased by a greater percentage

than the percentage of increase in the consolidated levy rate for their property. The largest drop in assessed values occurred on Orcas Island. It was last appraised in 2008, when the county’s real estate market was at its peak. Total county-wide property taxes are $2,114,341 or 4.7 percent lower than in 2012. To compare 2012 property tax to the estimated 2013 tax, go to http://sanjuanco.com/assessor/TaxChange.aspx.

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Reporter’s Notebook

Behind the scenes of Orcas Has Talent

he lights come up, the crowd is silent, the air still. We sing, exposing truths we usually hide. We play the sax, letting the notes hang like fog. We make people laugh from the depths of their bellies. We dance with joy. We let our fingers glide across the ebony and ivory keys. We dazzle with magic and its mysteries and we infuse life onto the stage through voices, drums, violin and guitar. We smile and wait to see who makes it to the next round and when we succeed we feel lightness, and when we are left behind we feel some darkness. But it’s not really about who wins. As a reporter for this paper, I hesitated before becoming a contestant in last weekend’s Orcas Has Talent. I was already writing the preview story and assigned to cover the audition and final competition. But after an interview with Donna Laslo and Judges To see a video of the Gene Nery, Susan Osborn and Bob Shipstad, I felt compelled “flash mob” dancing and jump on board, switching performing in Island Market, to from writer to performer. go to http://goo.gl/i45QY. “It’s about inspiring others and it’s for such a good cause – all proceeds go to Orcas Island Prevention Coalition to support drug-free youth. Think what you could do for the community,” they said. Who could say no? After taking a full break from music for three years, I was hesitant, no terrified, to get back on stage. But after spending an afternoon watching the Orcas Has Talent Junior performance, I was inspired by the courageous island youth who took to the stage with not only musical talent, but some seriously adorable and well-choreographed dance moves. I felt infused with a new kind of fearlessness. And I am so glad I have been a part of this island show and community. I have only lived on the island for a year, but watching the auditions and then the finals show I saw in great numbers what it means to be a part of this community, a place where people are moved not only by beautiful sounds, but by the familiar faces of neighbors and friends who are willing to share their gifts. It’s a seamless relationship between performers and audience, an inter-changing ebb and flow that only happens in a small town on an island when at times we change places from watching to being watched. It’s a closeness that creates a peace and comfort and ultimately an appreciation for the arts that is hard to match. There was only one finalist at Orcas Has Talent and Kellen Comrie won that honor with magical and heart-felt original piano compositions. But everyone came home showered with appreciation and a sense of doing something grand – a few moments in the limelight that made us all feel that we had done something special together. Thank you. – Cali Bagby

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To the Editor: Venada leaves county After 24 years of service, both as a contractor and as an employee, Helen Venada will be leaving employment with San Juan County. As I travel around the islands visiting with local businesses concerning waste and pollution issues, it has always impressed me how many folks appreciate and praise Helen’s commitment to environmental issues, especially her efforts in waste prevention: helping people find creative ways to use and re-use unwanted items, aggressively promoting recycling, and reducing the amount of materials that we send to landfills. This, along with her work with kids in our schools, is her passion. It was not long after I started calling on local businesses that I was first introduced to Helen’s nickname, “Hazardous Helen.” A business owner used the name to express how grateful they were for Helen’s efforts to begin the county program for collection of unwanted hazardous chemicals: The San Juan County Hazardous Waste RoundUp collection events. Before this event was held, households and businesses really had no way to correctly dispose of these dangerous chemicals. Since the first RoundUp, held on Sept. 9, 1989, approximately 500 tons of hazardous waste has left our island community for proper disposal on the mainland. This is an incredible statistic and a herculean accomplishment. Our quality of life, and the health of the environment in our island community, is improved as a direct result of Helen’s tireless commitment. Please join me in expressing thanks to Helen for all the hard work, and wishing her happiness and good fortune in all her future endeavors. And … maybe the best way we can say thanks: try work a little harder on our own waste prevention efforts – reduce, reuse, recycle! Brian Rader Pollution Prevention Specialist, San Juan County

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Thank you to chamber The 50K race from Rainshadow Running was getting a lot of buzz this past week. Orcas Island certainly put their best foot (no pun) forward. As the run was in Moran State Park, it was not clear if or how much the island economy could realize from this race I ran into a group of runners at Island Market last night. They were absolutely walking on air. It was the most beautiful run they have ever done. Two of those in the group were in the top ten. Then they went on about the hospitality of the island. They were equally impressed with us, as they were the run. They had all carts full of groceries. They all had booked rooms for individual lodging. I had family members in my shop all day. And to their knowledge not many were leaving until Sunday afternoon. My runners special pulled in more people than I had expected. Restaurants had reservations and walk-ins. The race was sold out at 315 entries. These events are a nonpolluting, short-term business that boosts the local economy. Good footprints! So, huge gratitude to our Chamber of Commerce. Every detail was perfect and was genuinely appreciated. Thank you Lance and Teri and the volunteers. The emails that went out from the Chamber certainly kept us on top of important details. Thanks to your emails, I was able to go right where I needed to post. It gave all of us an opportunity to have our weekend revenues pass expectations. And in the dead of winter. Thank you. And thank you weather gods.

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Voting in the 21st Century Now seeing all the candidate’s signs along the road in an odd year just months after we had already elected our council members, I thought it would be informative for me to investigate the 1967 Dusch versus Davis case from Virginia Beach and the 1975 Dallas versus Reese case from Selma Alabama. More importantly, since these two cases are used in defending the return to our old grossly unequal districts and at-large voting scheme, I wanted to know if Virginia Beach and Dallas County (Selma) Alabama were still living by these rulings. In both cases, the answer is a resounding “NO.” In 1994, Virginia Beach moved by referendum and General Assembly action to seven equal districts with seven of their district commissioners elected by district only, and four commissioners elected at-large. Dallas County, Alabama on the other hand was forced by the courts to drop their voting scheme once defended by the court in Dallas versus Reese. They now have four equal districts and five commissioners, four elected by district and one at-large. In both Virginia Beach, and Alabama, the “rational” used to

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LETTERS FROM 4 defend the same kind of at-large un-equal districts scheme in San Juan County has been defeated. Imagine where women would be today in regard to voting if archaic precedent would have been the only source of reason. The existence of, and a return to such a voting scheme defies common sense, which is why this issue has been hot in San Juan County for four decades, and will continue to hold us back until we join the rest of the nation in upholding basic constitutional standards. Jeff Bossler Orcas Island

Anti-Pratt page is appalling This morning I found on my Facebook newsfeed a paid (sponsored) posting ridiculing County Council Candidate Lovel Pratt and showing her in a Nazi uniform. The ad and picture were from a Facebook page that comments on San Juan County politics. The page itself is anonymous – the author’s name does not appear. The posting was later removed by Facebook for violating its community standards on hate speech. [Full disclosure: I strongly supported Lovel Pratt for County Council District 1. I

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won’t take time here repeating the heavy praise she’s gotten elsewhere. This posting isn’t about Lovel.] I believe that the state doesn’t require campaign reporting by people who place campaign ads below a certain dollar threshold. But just because it is legal doesn’t mean it is right. Our community deserves better. A person is making offensive attacks on our community members while hidden behind an anonymous “journalistic” web identity, gladly tarnishing the names of people with whom they disagree while hiding their own name. This happens in blogs, websites and social media. That anonymity is now used to hide the source of paid and offensive attacks ads against candidates during our local election. That’s not how we are or want to be in the San Juans. We are neighbors. We come to each other’s aid – on fire calls, serving as mentors at school, providing medical evacuation flights, helping out at fundraisers, and volunteering hours for causes from hospice care to oil spill response preparedness. We do not promote hate speech, we are a community where we accept differences and still get along. We can discuss the issues. We can disagree. We cannot stoop to anonymous offensive paid attacks. Please join me in asking that all political dia-

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logue be truthful, mature, open and civil. Tom Reeve Lopez Island

Remove Blanchard from commission I am concerned with the precedent being set by the appointment of Tim Blanchard to the SJC Planning Commission. In the county’s own words this committee should be made of of individuals who represent a balance of viewpoints. “It is crucial to have a balanced citizen advisory committee with all stakeholders and community viewpoints represented to avoid any potential conflict of interest or questions about the appearance of fairness”. As attorney, board member, and vice president of the Common Sense Alliance, joining a Planning Commission already made up of two active members of the CSA, Mr. Blanchard’s appointment is a blatant disregard of this policy. I also find it startling that the county would appoint an individual to any position volunteer or otherwise, who is personally or as part of an organization, actively engaged in a lawsuit against the county. I believe the San Juan County Council should put fairness and democracy back into the center position. Mr. Blanchard should be immediately removed from the from the Planning Commission, and the net recast. Liza Michaelson San Juan Island

Blanchard’s appointment questioned by Scott RaSmuSSen Journal editor

The San Juan County Council appointed Orcas Island's Tim Blanchard to the county planning commission on Jan. 29. An attorney with Orcasbased Blanchard Manning, he has been an active voice before both the planning commission and the council on local planning-related issues. He is vice-president of the Common Sense Alliance, and a member of the group's board of directors, which on Feb. 4 filed a Petition for Review with the state Growth Management Hearings Board contesting the revised and recently council-approved critical areas ordinance. In a 6-0 vote, the council backed Blanchard to fill a vacant position on the commission designated for an Orcas representative. Councilman Rich Peterson of North San Juan initiated the vote with a motion, seconded by Councilman Rick Hughes of Orcas West. There was no discussion of Blanchard's appointment at the council meeting, but San Juan Island’s David Dehlendorf, among others, have circulated letters opposing the appointment. In a letter to the council, Dehlendorf wrote, "I believe your appointment of Mr. Blanchard was negligent, irresponsible, unethical, and an insult to the citizens of our county. It may also have been illegal." Prosecutor Attorney Randy Gaylord said he does not think that Blanchard's service on the board of the Common Sense Alliance

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would disqualify him from the planning commission, but "the lawsuit brought by the CSA is more of an entanglement than I've researched in the past" and "if asked to advise the council on this matter, I will consider the issues." When later informed that the required appointment process appeared to be different from the process that was followed, Gaylord responded that he would look into it and advise the council if he determined the appointment to be invalid. The planning commission, a nine-person panel of volunteers, advises and

makes recommendations to the county council on matters of land use and planning decisions. Created in accordance with state law, it conducts workshops and public hearings that are, according to the county website, a "public forum where public opinion and advice becomes part of the county’s records and decision making process." Blanchard was the only applicant seeking to fill the vacant Orcas Island post. The Orcas Island position became vacant on Dec. 31, when Evelyn Fuchser's term ended.

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County charter case transferred Rescue from mine shaft San Juan County Council members, candidates named necessary parties by Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

The case seeking to invalidate the County Charter amendments approved by the voters in November has been transferred from Skagit County Superior Court to the Superior Court of San Juan County. The case, titled Michael Carlson, Jerrold R. Gonce and Jeffrey Bossler versus San Juan County and the State of Washington, alleges seven causes of action and asks that the charter amendments be declared unconstitutional and that an injunction be entered terminating the current election for the three-person county council provided for in the charter amendments. Judge John Meyer in

Skagit County has signed two orders, the first granting San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord’s motion for a “change of venue” and the second requiring that the six current county council members and the candidates for the three-person council be added to the case as “necessary parties.” In his order transferring the case to San Juan County, Meyer cited as one of his reasons that “satisfactory proof has been submitted that the convenience of witnesses or the ends of justice will be served by the change of venue.” Meyer has informed San Juan County Superior Court Judge Don Eaton of his decision. Meyer has

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indicated to the attorneys that he is amenable to continuing to preside over the case. Judge Eaton has informed San Juan Superior Court Administrator Jane Hutchinson that he would recuse himself from consideration of the case. Stephanie Johnson O’Day, the attorney for the plaintiffs in the case, said she has no objection to Meyer continuing on the case “in the interests of expediency and judicial economy.” O’Day pointed out that the case file is over 700 pages, that the issues are important and complex, and that Meyer has indicated that he is prepared to hear arguments in San Juan County on Feb. 19 and decide the case before the April 23 date set for the general election of the new county council. Because San Juan County has only one Superior Court judge, state law and Washington Supreme Court rules provide that the presiding judge of Island County, now Alan Hancock, should name the successor judge. Judge Hancock could name a different judge to preside over the case. He is expected to name the successor judge for the case quickly. Attorneys for both the plaintiffs (O’Day) and San Juan County (Gaylord) have filed cross-motions for summary judgment and have argued that a fullblown trial with testimony and witnesses should not be necessary. A second case on substantially the same issues, Charles Bodenstab versus State of Washington, was filed in United State District Court in Seattle, but was voluntarily dismissed by stipulation of the parties on Jan. 23, 2013.

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a call for an Orcas citizen trapped in an abandoned mine shaft on Mt. Constitution around 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. Rescuers found a 52-year-old male who was tangled in his ropes and suspended upside down in an abandoned mine shaft near the Cold Springs trail in Moran State Park. The man was with a friend who haled hikers on the trail who then called 911. Thirty-two OIFR members and four units were involved in the incident. Responders hiked approximately three quarters of a mile from a trailhead and initiated rope rescue

SHERIFF’S LOG

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

Jan. 1: A misadventure on Main Street prompted the arrest of an Orcas Island man on alcohol-related charges. The 20-year-old reportedly was stumbling along a sidewalk and then tried to evade an encounter with an officer approaching from the opposite direction by darting behind a building. He was taken into custody after midnight for being a minor in possession of alcohol. Jan. 18: A muddy mishap led to the arrest of a Lopez Island man for DUI after he ran off the roadway in the early morning hours near the intersection of Bakerview and Port Stanley roads. The

OHT FROM 1 kids who helped with tech, lights, sound, audio visual and projection. Julie Pinardi, of OPIC, said there are many comparisons between what the coalition is teaching youth and what Orcas Has Talent provides for the island. “There are parallels between support from parents and the community, goal setting and reaching those goals and finding strength within yourself,” Pinardi said. – Reporter Cali Bagby contributed to this article.

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operations. Within two hours, the man was safely out of the shaft. He was uninjured. OIFR’s technical rescue team provides rescue capabilities to address situations that can arise in diverse island topography. Because of the many areas near cliffs, hills and water, OIFR recommends these tips: • Explore the island with a partner • If exploring trails and areas alone, tell someone your plans • Always wear a life jacket on the water For more info, contact Chief Kevin O’Brien at kobrien@orcasfire.org or 2985178.

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46-year-old, who was taken into custody shortly before 3 a.m., reportedly swerved to miss an animal and lost control of his pickup, which ended up stuck in the mud. Jan. 22: Failure to obey a stop sign and to use a turn signal prompted the arrest of a San Juan Island woman for DUI, following a latenight traffic stop near the intersection of Carter Avenue and Guard Street. The 34-year-old, who was taken into custody shortly after 1 a.m., also faces charges of resisting arrest and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Feb. 3: An Orcas Island woman was airlifted to a mainland hospital with back and leg injuries following an

early evening single-car rollover near the intersection of Buckhorn and Raccoon Point roads. After veering off the roadway, the 36-year-old plunged downhill and through bushes and trees before crashing into a pump house, where her vehicle rolled onto its side and came to a stop. The woman reportedly crawled out of the wreckage and used a cell phone to call for help. Feb. 4: A burned-out headlight led to the arrest of an Orcas Island woman for driving without a license following a traffic stop near the intersection of Madrona Street and School Road. She was reportedly driving without identification as well.

Jarman recovering from heart surgery Councilman Bob Jarman and his wife Sue got a surprise when he visited his physician on Feb. 4 for routine tests, and discovered he had a faulty heart valve. He is now recovering from surgery with a new mechanical valve. “This new valve will give me another 50 years; not that I want to be part of the council that long,” Jarman said in a prepared statement. Jarman expects to be back attending council meetings within a week. Jarman is a two-term incumbent on San Juan Island Fire Department’s elected commission. He defeated first-term incumbent Lovel Pratt by 90 votes to claim the South San Juan position in the November election. “I’m putting my whole heart in the job of council and I needed a tune-up,” said Jarman after his surgery.

FIRE FROM 1 unanimous vote from the San Juan County Council in November to be the sole operator of the transfer, recycling and re-use facility starting March 31. After the fire, islanders have expressed their reaction to the fire at the Exchange with words like “historic tragedy,” “very sad,” and “the Orcas community will mourn this passing and stand to support the metamorphosis of the spirit of

the Exchange.” Members of the Orcas community are already discussing a fundraising drive. More than 60 people have joined a Facebook page called “Rebuild the Exchange.” The Exchange Board of Directors say they are working on a recovery strategy. “Just know that we will rise from the ashes into an even better Exchange.” wrote the Exchange Board of Directors on their Facebook page.

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Guest column

Myth of coal jobs 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 build-out. These will indeed be wellpaid 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 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 a third study — of the likely job losses in Whatcom County due to 18 coal trains a day chugging 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 occur, relative

to the job growth that would otherwise happen. Figure something like that occurs in rail-line communities all the way to Seattle. Thus any suggested increase of indirect jobs should be considered little more than a guess. That leaves only several hundred new jobs working at and around the coal terminal. And not a single new job will be created here in the San Juan Islands. Unless, of course, one of the nearly 500 leviathan coal carriers traversing Haro or Rosario Strait annually collides with another ship or runs aground, releasing many thousands of gallons of bunker 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 whale-watching 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? – Eastsound author Michael Riordan writes about science, technology and public policy.

historical Matinee features the ‘real’ Mccoys and life at sea This month’s Monthly Historical Matinee will feature the real McCoy’s (Miles and Louellen), Sunday, Feb. 17, 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Long-time Orcas residents, they met and married in 1961.They still drive the 1956 Volkswagen, bought new in New York. He was interested in boats since he was a young lad, and ran a charter business. His vessel the beloved Sharon L., was purchased with his father after WWII. Miles did a stint with the Marine Corp.

sReserve during the Korean War. He and Louellen built a spectacularly situated house on pilings along West Sound. Louellen was the accompanist for the Orcas Choral Society since its founding, retiring just a few years ago. Miles is the Senior Past Commander of the Orcas Island Yacht Club, past fire fighter, master mariner, sail-maker and casual maritime historian.Their friend Dan Wilk will act as moderator. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum

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Soloists named for ‘Requiem’ On Sunday, April 21, Roger Sherman will conduct the Choral Society’s performance of Mozart’s “Requiem” with orchestra at Orcas Center. The following weekend the chorus will present the same program at Seattle’s Saint Mark’s Cathedral. The soloists for these two performances are established professionals with experience in opera and oratorio roles. Orcas Island’s own Sharon Abreu will be the soprano soloist. Before coming to Orcas, Abreu was based in New York where she sang lead roles in several Mozart operas. Mezzo-soprano Kathryn Weld (who will sing the alto solos) is on the voice faculty of Western Washington University and has been featured on recordings with

dozens of choirs. Seattle resident Neil Jordon was trained as a choral scholar at Trinity College, Cambridge University and was a soloist at the Queen’s 70th Birthday Celebration concert. Jordon is also Microsoft’s chief strategist for Healthcare Provider initiatives. Baritone Charles Robert Stephens sings a diverse

repertoire including operas, oratorios, musical theatre and early music. After 20 years based in New York City, he has become a wellknown soloist. For ticket information, call Orcas Center at 3762281 or visit www.orcascenter.org. For info about the chorus, visit www.orcaschoralsociety.org.

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The dictionary defines a pioneer as “one who is the first to settle in a territory”. With that in mind, and considering that we live on an island that was a seasonal home to native peoples for untold generations, who can we say were the first ‘pioneers’ on Orcas Island? The Ayer Bison bones, discovered near Obstruction Pass and radiocarbon dated to 12,500 years ago, were clearly butchered by humans. While we know virtually nothing of these people, nor how long they might have remained here in that distant past, can we honestly say these were not the first ‘pioneers’? And what of those

we refer to as the “First Peoples”? We know that the Lummi and others of the Coast Salish peoples were here when the first white men arrived. Their oral traditions include legends going back to the time of the Flood. Does the lack of written records mean they weren’t the first ‘pioneers’ on Orcas Island? Western European descendants who settled here in the late 1850’s include Louis Cayou in Deer Harbor, William Miller in Crow Valley, Charles Shattuck at Eastsound, and William Moore at Olga. We know that Cayou, Shattuck, and Moore each settled down with a native woman, and it’s possible that Miller did, as well. The early 1860’s

saw William and Jenny Viereck settled at Doe Bay, and John and Lucy Grey living in Olga. They stayed, built homes, raised families here, and were fundamental to the origin and development of their respective communities. Pride of place is generally given to Cayou, Moore, Miller, and Shattuck as the first ‘pioneers’ on Orcas Island. The Vierecks, Greys, John Bowman, and others were very early settlers, if not true ‘pioneers’. I suspect the distinction would have been lost on each of these, as all settled here when there were no roads, no docks, no commerce, no churches…nothing but a beautiful, pristine Orcas Island.

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With the Charter Review changes now in effect, the San Juan County Council will consist of three members – one from each district. Before those candidates are chosen, there is a primary and a general election. Three candidates from Orcas and three from San Juan have been seeking nominations to join the two Lopez candidates in the April 23 general election. To see results of this primary election, which occurred on Feb. 12., go to www.islandssounder.com.

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he hills are alive … with the sound of Orcas islanders singing their hearts out. “The Sing-a-Long Sound of Music” is coming to Orcas Center, on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. This is the first time the center has held a sing-along event. This screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical is in full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along. “Who doesn’t love the musical and how can anyone resist an invitation to sing along?” said Orcas Center Director Kara O’Tool, who grew up watching the movie. “As a tone-deaf singer I am super excited knowing I won’t be shushed and

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no one will be able to comment on me being off key since it doesn’t matter.” The film is based on the Broadway musical “The Sound of Music,” with songs written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. It contains many popular songs, including “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “The Lonely Goatherd,” as well as the title song. It’s a chance to let your inner nun, goat-herder or fraulein out and sing with other islanders who grew up entranced by the sight and sound of Julie Andrews racing up green hills surrounded by the majestic alps. The upcoming show will be hosted by well-known singer and songwriter Susan Osborn. She also has a background of

p.m. Tickets are $10 and at Darvill’s, online at www. orcasactors.com or at the door.

SUN., FEB. 17 VERDI’S RIGELETTO: The Met

in HD presents “Rigeletto” from 1 to 4:30 p.m., on screen at Orcas Center. Director Michael Mayer has placed his new production of Verdi’s tragedy in Las Vegas in 1960. HISTORICAL MATINEE: 3 p.m.,

Senior Center. Miles and Louellen McCoy, with moderator Dan Wilk, will speak about boating and living on Orcas since 1961.

WEDS., FEB. 20 GARDEN CLUB MEETING:

Joe Whinney of Theo Chocolate in Seattle speaking on fair trade, organic bean-to-bar chocolate, 10 a.m., Orcas Center, Madrona Room. For info, visit www.orcasislandgardenclub.org.

singing while wearing a habit. Osborn has appeared in two musicals on the Orcas Center stage – “Nunsense” and “Nuncrackers” as Mother Superior. “Known as a concert performer, this role was her first acting and singing in musical theatre and she had the audience laughing, as she is naturally funny, has warmth and a seasoned command of the stage,” said Deborah Sparks, theatre productions director. “We thought it would be a hoot to bring her back as a nun to host ‘The Sing-a-long Sound of Music’ as the live introduction has audience participation and a singing warm-up that promises to be entertaining and fun.” Osborn will lead the audience through some vocal exercises and will provide “comic relief.”

WEDS. – ONGOING PARKS AND REC ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7:30 to 9:30

p.m. in the “old gym” at the Orcas Public School. $2 to drop-in or register at www.oiprd.org. Call Orcas Parks and Rec at 376-7275 for more info.

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“The important thing is to sing out whether doing it correctly or not,” she said. The upcoming show has been playing across the globe with more than 10,000 performances in 11 different countries. O’Toole said there will also be a costume contest, so wear your best lederhosen or nun habit. Everyone will also receive a free fun pack with special props for the “magic moments” in the show. “In the end we will get to sing together as a community,” said Osborn. “We don’t have that many chances to do that.” Tickets are $18 for adults, $5 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office. For more info, visit www.orcascenter.org.

tion call Rosalyn at 3766765. Library is open to the public on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

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LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m. in the Orcas Island Library children’s room. The half-hour storytimes are geared for children between the ages of three and six, but all children are welcome.

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Community Church family center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 197 Main Street, next door to Pawki’s.

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Exhibit highlights 20 years of the Orcas Library The Orcas Library held an open house last week to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the grand opening of the public library building. Volunteers Marcia Spees, Leith Templin, and Carla Stanley and library staff member Kathy Lunde spent months creating a “walk down memory lane” com-

plete with exhibits, archives and cake. The idea was to create panels to hang on the walls of the meeting room, and have them resemble familiar objects, such as magazines and newspapers, but with news of the library. “We looked in our micro film and found what the cover of the Island’s Sounder

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looked like in 1993, and Carla made a panel that resembles the Sounder, but with news of the library in place of the news of that day,” said Lunde. “There are seven panels in all, each highlighting events and milestones during the last 20 years.” The last panel resembles a Kindle, and points toward the future. There is also a collage of photos taken over the years, which includes the people and events that

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From left to right: Artist Carla Stanley, Leith Templin and Marcia Spees with portions of the exhibit. have made the library such a wonderful place. “Be sure to come visit the library and see these great creations for yourself,” Lunde said. “The exhibit will run through the summer.”

Legion 93 holds membership drive Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93 is a nonprofit that supports America’s veterans and also contributes to the community. They are considered a private club by the Washington State Liquor Control Board so they are only allowed two days per year for a mem-

bership drive, to invite the public into the post to learn about services for veterans and the community. This year’s first membership drive is Saturday, Feb. 16, 3 to 10 p.m. at the post, 793 Crescent Beach Drive. There are three units; the post (veterans that have

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Island children. The auxiliary has many veterans programs throughout the year. The auxiliary works all year to raise funds to continue their scholarship awards. Many times, throughout the year, families in need are assisted by the auxiliary. The post holds fundraisers all year around to support their veteran programs, and have a service officer to work on behalf our local veterans. They also work to contribute to the local students’ scholarship funds. The post also is there for local residents in need. For info, call 376-4987.

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Robert d’Arcy, captain and project manager for Martha’s restoration, will share stories of the history, rebuilding and racing career of this remarkable 106-year old schooner. His talk is Sunday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Martha is Washington state's oldest working sailboat, and serves as a sail training vessel when not winning races (first in her division and second overall in the Orcas Island Yacht Club 2012 Round the County race). The program is a joint benefit for the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juan Islands and Sail Orcas. Admission is 2013areCo-op Ad #6 free but donations welcome. Refreshments will be served.

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JP & the OK Rhythm Boys SHARK REEF winter edition online to play ‘Beyond the Park’

Radio Free Olga is pleased to announce the latest offering in their widely acclaimed Beyond the Park concert series. On Saturday, Feb. 16, enjoy popular fiddle trio JP and the OK Rhythm Boys, shown above, in a rare

concert setting at the Olga Energetic Club. This is the best way to truly hear and enjoy JP's fine, fiery, and sweet fiddling, Gordon's bravuro bass thumping, Anita's scintillating saw, and their tight three-part vocal harmonies.

JP and the OKRBs will be traveling all the way from West Sound for the event (don't worry, their passports and visas are all in order). They look forward to offering an evening of swinging jazz standards, oddities, and originals, rollicking polkas, lovely waltzes, fiddled-up 60s favorites, hoe-downs and more (sometimes all in one tune) to their friends and fans from throughout the island and beyond. Samples of their music can be found at www. jpandtheokrhythmboys. com or on their Facebook page. Show time is 7 p.m., $10 tickets will be available at the door. It's going to be a great evening of good fun and music.

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inspections on on-site sewage systems (septic systems) and a way to save money. The 2013 class schedule is available online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/

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Mobile dental clinic The Medical Teams International Mobile Dental clinic visited Orcas for eight days in 2012. Patient care was given by all three local dentists and their staffs, and Dr. Brar from Anacortes. They provided free oral healthcare to more than 130 neighbors. Thanks to a contribution in memory of Fritz Kraetzer and donations from other community members, the Orcas Island Community Foundation is working with Rita Bailey and Barbara Ehrmantraut to provide four Dental Clinics in 2013, dates yet to be determined. Applications are available at the library, the food bank, Orcas Family Connections, and the Senior Center. Applications can be dropped off in the dental box by the front door of the library.

Indy Zoeller from Orcas Island and Nancy Bingham of Lopez Island are among the writers and artists featured in SHARK REEF Literary Magazine’s Winter 2013 edition, online now at sharkreef.org. Founded in 2001 as a venue for Lopez Island writers, it is now in its second decade and accepts work from artists wherever the Internet reaches. Submissions to the current issue came from the U.S., Canada, European and Central American countries and Asia. In the introduction to the Winter 2013 issue, Jeremiah O’Hagan, co-editor for prose, points to the edition’s stories of escape and returning, looking for meaning and bearing witness. Editor and co-founder Lorna Reese partners with a different co-editor for each issue while two poets choose from among poetry submissions. Readers can subscribe for free on the SHARK REEF site (sharkreef.org) to receive email announcements about new issues. SHARK REEF publishes two issues a year, one in the summer and one in winter,

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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, February 15th at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. LEGAL NO. SJ456764 Published: The Journal of the San

Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. February 13, 2013.

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Public Notice San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring St Friday Harbor WA 98250, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Mt Baker Road Trail and Mt Baker Road Improvements, is located at Mt Baker Road between North Beach Road and Terrill Beach Road in Eastsound, in San Juan County. This project involves 7 acres of soil disturbance for roadway, storm drain and

trail construction activities. Stormwater will be discharged to Salish Sea and unnamed wetlands. Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overrid-

ing public interest according to Tier II antidegradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320. Comments can be submitted to: Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 LEGAL NO. SJ454937 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. February 6, 13, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number

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Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island 461550014, 462212001, 462221002, 462221003, 462221004

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Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Date of Date Other Application Complete Required Permits*

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SEPA Existing Threshold End Date Environmental Determinat for SEPA Documents -tion Comments

John and Margaret Langley, c/o Dan Wickline, Prentiss 1/22/13 1/22/13 exempt Architects, 224 West Galer, Seattle, WA 98119 Bruce and Victoria Parker, 161823002, 188 PPROV0 188 Diamond Hill Road, 2/5/13 2/15/13 exempt Vacation rental Diamond Hill Road, -13-0006 Orcas, WA 98280 Orcas Island Jim Andersen, c/o Teri 271314011, 228 Williams, Permit Resources, PPROV0 Stone Gate Lane, 2/5/13 2/5/13 exempt Vacation rental -13-0005 PO Bo 1001, Eastsound, WA Orcas Island 98245 Thomas Vinje, c/o Francine 141921009, 184 Shaw, Law Office of SJ O’Day PPROV0 McCauley Road, 2/4/13 2/4/13 exempt Vacation rental PO Box 2112, Friday Harbor, -13-0004 Lopez Island WA 98250 Scott Jennings, c/o Barbara 252732010, 151 Pickering, Lopez Village PPROV0 Richwood Lane, 1/31/13 1/31/13 exempt Vacation rental Properties, PO Box 550, -13-0003 Lopez Island Lopez, WA 98261 SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold examined by appointment during regular business impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no submitting a written statement to CD&P no later other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified than the end date for project comments specified Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a in the public hearing or desires a copy of the adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive written statement of appeal along with decision for this project may do so by requesting plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, the basis for the appeal and a fee to such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and CD&P within 21 days after the end of project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. the SEPA comment period. days prior to the public hearing.

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Suggested Project Comments End Date**

Hearing Hearing Body Place

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3/6/2013

3/6/13

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained generally 7 days prior to the public hearing from CD&P at the address above. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B.

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ740232 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, FEBRUARY 13, 2013

LEGALS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of The Estate of JEFFREY S. DICKSON, Deceased. NO. 13-4-05006-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative namedbelowhas been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim againstthe Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statuteof 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 ofthe claim and filing the original ofthe 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 present-

ed 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: February 6, 2013 Personal Representative: Joan L. Pojman Attorney for the Personal Representative:

Katherine E. Blaine Address for Mailing or Service: P. O. Box 97, Eastsound, WA 98245 LEGAL NO. S454699 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. February 6, 13, 20, 2013.

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