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By Cali Bagby

Islands Sounder reporter

Smoke billowed into the sky.

Fire trucks sped down Orcas Road with lights flashing. At the Exchange, islanders watched in disbelief and in 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

Spike in DUI arrests – 15 in January Contributed photos / Top, Center for Whale Research; below, Jill Berger, Whale Museum

Before, and after; Below, Bill Pike, left, Albert Shepard, background, and Matthew Gray Palmer, gently suspend the skelton of L-112 while assembling The Whale Museum’s latest exhibit. Top right, first photo of L-112, aka Sooke.

Exhibit to ensure orca’s untimely death will not have been in vain

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

The Whale Museum has brought Sooke back to her home territory — for good.

On Thursday, Feb. 14, the new display featuring Sooke’s cleansed and rebuilt skeleton will be opened to the public in the new exhibit hall on the first floor of the Whale Museum’s venerable home on First Street. The second floor is being overhauled, too, with reorganization and upgrading of the exhibits completed and planned.

Sooke is the 3-year-old Southern Resident orca found washed ashore at Long Beach, Wash. in February 2012. Since then, she has been necropsied

by Dr. Joe Gaydos of the Sea-Doc Society.

Nobody is saying more about possible causes

beyond that she died because of overall trauma to her body, mostly on the right side and head area.

Earlier reports noted damage to her head and nerve systems consistent with sonar-induced effects on the inner-ear.

According to Jenny Atkinson at the Whale Museum, many researchers and laboratories across the country are working to understand Sooke’s death fully. If her death is found to have been caused by naval sonar, local orca advocates are expected to redouble their efforts to move naval sonar testing from areas frequented by orcas.

The museum issued a statement answering the question, Why?: “After the Museum learned of her death, we requested her body come ‘home’ to San Juan Island. We hope that by telling her story people will be motivated to become more active stewards, thereby helping Sooke’s family.”

The exhibit has been created by a team of professionals, including Albert Shepard, sculptor Matthew See Exhibit, Page 4

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Firefighter Doug Maya (left) and assistant chief Mik Preysz at the fire.

and flames coming from the Exchange complex. Nutt immediately called for additional help and began firefighting operations.

He said there was “significant fire involvement in the heart of the See Razed, Page 4

Regrettably, the islands are not alone when it comes to DUIs. Nou said driving under the influence is the nation’s most frequently committed crime, and that it can prove costly too. Recent studies reveal that a DUI arrest, and subsequent See DUI, Page 3

By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor

At this pace, drivers in San Juan County are headed toward an alltime high, inglorious though it may be.

The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office made 16 DUI arrests in the month of January. If that rate were to hold, the number of DUI arrests would hit 180 over the course of the year. That’s nearly double the 93 of 2011, one of the highest totals in recent years.

The spike has not gone unnoticed at Sheriff ’s department headquarters.

“That’s probably one of the bigger volume months we’ve had in recent years,” Sheriff Rob Nou said. “Perhaps the numbers in January might give people pause to think about some of those behaviors and about some of the consequences.”

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Sheriff’s Log San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department reported responding to these calls: Jan. 1: A misadventure on Main Street on the first day of the new year prompted the arrest of an Orcas Island man on alcoholrelated charges.

The 20-year-old reportedly was stumbling along a sidewalk and then tried without success to evade an encounter with an officer approaching from the opposite direction by darting behind a building. He was taken into custody shortly after midnight for being a minor in possession of alcohol.

Jan. 14: A broken taillight prompted the arrest of a San Juan Island man for DUI following a late-night traffic stop near the intersection of Hillview Lane and Roche Harbor Road. The 28-year-old was taken into custody shortly before 1 a.m.

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 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 a pool of 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 late-night 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.

Jan. 24: A traffic stop for speeding prompted the arrest of a San Juan Island man for DUI twice in less than three hours, following a late-night traffic stop in the 400 block of Tucker Avenue. His female passenger, a 33-year-old Shaw Island woman, was also arrested for DUI after driving the car in which the two were traveling into a nearby parking lot, as her 65-year-old chauffeur was being taken into custody at about 11:30 p.m.

The man reportedly vowed to take a taxi home as he left the Sheriff ’s office, but walked several blocks to where his car was parked and drove away instead. He was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal and failing to obey a stop sign, and arrested a second time, in a second car, for DUI, shortly before 2 a.m.

Jan. 26: A single-car collision with two teens onboard led to the late-night arrest of a Friday Harbor boy for DUI in the wake of the crash on Lopez Island.

The 17-year-old and his 16-year-old female passenger reportedly had left the scene of the crash, which occurred in the 1600 block of Richardson, when firefighters first arrived, followed shortly by an officer.

The teens were tracked down and the boy taken into custody at about 11:30 p.m.

Jan. 28: Failure to obey a stop sign prompted the arrest of a San Juan Island man following a late-night traffic stop in Friday Harbor. The 28-year-old, who was pulled over in the 600 block of Larsen Street, was taken into custody at about 11:30 p.m. n Several hundred dollars in cash disappeared in the wake of an apparent afterhours break-in and theft at a Friday Harbor restaurant.

Authorities reportedly recovered a usable set of fingerprints from the cashbox in which the missing money was kept. The doors of the restaurant, located in the 200 block of A Street, were reportedly locked at the time of the break-in.

Jan. 31: Several Lopez Island students have been threatened with violence by gang members, according to the author of an anonymous, handwritten letter that was discovered on the floor of the office of a high school athletic coach.

The students were not identified, nor was any gang-related violence, in the letter.

School officials vowed to talk with some students for information about the supposed threats by talking with students.

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Critics cry foul over PC appointment CSA vice president appointed to planning commission; sole applicant for vacant post

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord is looking into procedural and conflict of interest issues raised about the Jan. 29 county council appointment of Tim Blanchard to the Planning Commission.

The procedural issue is whether the council followed county ordinances in making the appointment. A county ordinance appears to require that the chair of the council make the appointment on the basis of written recommendations from council members representing the area, subject to a majority of the council confirming the appointment.

The appearance of conflict of interest issue questions whether Blanchard should be a member of the planning commission in light of his position as vice-president and board member of the Common Sense Alliance, an organization he helped co-found and spoke for in opposition to parts of the recently approved critical areas ordinance.

Within days after the appointment, the CSA filed a legal action petitioning the Growth Management Appeals Board to overturn parts of the ordinance.

In a 6-0 vote, the County 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 nor of the fact that the pending appointment was not on the published agenda. In recent days, David Dehlendorf and Shaun Hubbard, both of San Juan Island, have written and circulated letters opposing the appointment. Dehlendorf wrote, “I believe your appointment of Mr. Blanchard was negligent, irresponsible, unethical, and an insult to the citizens of our County. It

DUI: Continued from page 1 conviction, can cost as much as $25,000, or more, with all the related costs added in, he said.

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the arrest of a San Juan Island man for DUI. The 51-year-old, who notified authorities about the possible intentional overdose and then left his own home to help, was taken into custody at about 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Marguerite Place and Park Street. He reportedly had pulled over to wait for officers seeking information about the woman’s location.

Feb. 3: Someone reportedly cut up and carted off wood from the beach, stole three “Mutt Mitt” dispensers and damaged an entrance sign in an apparent episode of recurring vandalism at a day-use park on the northeast side of San Juan Island.

Several other acts of unidentified vandalism reportedly occurred over the past several weeks at Reuben Tarte Memorial Park.

may also have been illegal.” Hubbard’s letter similarly questioned the appointment, suggesting that because Blanchard is a vice-president and board member of the Common Sense Alliance, “how could his appointment to the Planning Commission not be considered a conflict of interest and how could it not appear as unfair?”

Gaylord said he did not think that Tim Blanchard Blanchard’s position on the board of the Common Sense Alliance would by itself disqualify him from service on the planning commission.

But, said Gaylord, “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 appointment process for the planning commission provided by county ordinance appeared to be different from the process that was followed, Gaylord said that he would look into the process 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.”

The county council is planning a workshop to discuss county boards and commissions on Feb. 25. Councilwoman Patti Miller of Orcas East said the appointment process and the substantive work of all volunteer boards and commissions, including the planning commission, would be topics of the workshop.

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.

January’s DUI total came as a result of a collision, and no serious injuries have been reported. The bulk of the arrests followed in the wake of what might be called routine traffic stops, such as for speeding, failing to obey a stop sign, or for driving with a broken taillight. Nou said that getting an

Feb. 4: An assortment of household belongings valued at $700 disappeared following a break-in and theft of a home at the north end of San Juan Island. Located in the 200 block of Afterglow Drive, the home, reportedly unoccupied at the time, sustained $600 in damage as a result of the break-in. n A burned-out headlight

impaired driver off the road because of a moving violation is preferable than having to deal with an alcoholrelated crash in which people are seriously injured.

He added that alcohol is involved in 33-50 percent of all fatal crashes.

“It’s a serious issue,” he said.

led to the arrest of an Orcas Island woman for driving without a license following a early evening traffic stop near the intersection of Madrona Street and School Road. The 48-year-old, reportedly driving without identification as well, was pulled over shortly after 7 p.m.

Feb. 5: Lack of illumi-

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The group collected almost double the 50 signatures required. OPALCO is reviewing the petition and, if legally sufficient, the board will address the petition May 4, at the annual co-op meeting. If adopted by the board, the bylaw amendment would restrict towers to existing sub-stations and require a vote of all property owners within 1,500 feet of any other location.

The OPALCO board recently approved a 6-9-month program of community engagement to educate co-op members about the $34 million project. Plans call for all members to pay $15 per month to defray construction costs, and $75 per month to connect with the internet. OPALCO has already obtained a multi-million dollar loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help fund the project.

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Homeward bound: change in venue

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

The case seeking to invalidate the series of 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 v. 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 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

Lawsuit challenging voter-approved charter changes lands in SJC court 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 and has indicated to the attorneys that he is amenable to continuing to preside over the case. And Judge Eaton has informed San Juan Superior Court Administrator Jane Hutchinson that he would recuse himself from consideration of the case.

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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. 20 and decide the case before the April 23 date set for the special 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 suc-

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Vote for those who promote pot

Ninety percent of the folks who live in the San Juan Islands voted to support Prop. 502, the marijuana initiative.

Before you vote in the next election make sure the candidate you are voting for agrees with your views. You might be surprised to find out that there are people who are running who are opposed to the enactment of this law.

Olympia has projected a billion dollar-plus revenue on the first day of legalized sales. It makes no sense to me that San Juan County wouldn’t want to benefit from our share of the tax monies to be generated.

I know personally I have changed my vote because she (a candidate) no longer represents my view, nor the view of many entrepreneurs anxious and ready to participate in this historical endeavor.

Karen Kuster San Juan Island

Bad time for big “chat” by council

While I disagree that the Winter Council is anything less than a properly elected council with four full months in which to set its own agenda, Ms. Dehlendorf is quite right that using any of that time to set big-picture goals for the county’s future is unwise (“Council picks poor time for big ‘chat’,” Feb. 6, pg. 6).

Even if it were an exercise

that made sense for lame ducks, we are caught up in a campaign that has forums and other events being held all over the islands.

Most of us can barely find the time to attend the campaign forums, which start again after the primary and compete with the compressed period set for these conversations.

Finally, as Ms. Dehlendorf notes, many of the stakeholders whose voices should be heard in such an important discussion are simply not here in the dead of winter.

If this exercise is to be anything but a “dog and pony show” of foregone conclusions, it should be moved to occur under the auspices of the new council and held across the spring and summer months.

Peg Manning Orcas Island

Appalled by poor PC appointment

I am concerned with the precedent being set by the appointment of Tim Blanchard to the San Juan County Planning Commission.

In the county’s own words, this committee should be made up 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

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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 planning commission, and the net recast.

Liza Michaelson San Juan Island

Stuck in the Dark Ages of elections

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 v. Davis case from Virginia Beach and the 1975 Dallas v. Reese case from Selma, Ala. 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.

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Dallas County, Ala., on the other hand, was forced by the courts to drop their voting scheme once defended by the court in Dallas vs.

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 defend the same kind of at-large unequal 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

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district have no business being involved in the local issues of another district.

The three council members are the voice of county government with representation of all islanders. An honored professor at the University of Washington, Giovanni Costigan, taught me that levels of American government are simple, singular and sovereign and of the people, by the people and for the people. I believe that election of council members by districts and weighting of their votes by district populations fit Giovanni Costigan’s description of American government and fit the people of the San Juan Islands.

Sam Buck II San Juan Island

Fond farewell for ‘Hazardous Helen’

This week marks the end of an era in San Juan County.

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Timely tribute Asleep at the wheel? Council off course

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hanks and congratulations are due the Whale Museum and its dedicated staff members and volunteers for bringing Sooke home.

Sooke, who brought great joy to orca lovers when she was born in 2009, and then great sadness when her lifeless corpse was found near Long Beach on Feb. 11, 2012, has bequeathed her body to science, her bones to the Whale Museum and her memory to the “stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem.”

The new exhibit of her skeletal remains being unveiled Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Whale Museum, honors her life and legacy, and L-112 will doubtless continue for many years to keep hope alive that her family will live long, healthy, productive lives for many generations.

Though she most certainly died before her time, and seemingly in some traumatic fashion, Sooke’s contributions to science continue.

Genetic and forensic analysis is ongoing at several laboratories to unravel the threads of her brief life and puzzling death. Perhaps the scientists can someday tell us how Sooke died, revealing the mechanisms by which she was bruised and battered — and instructing us how to protect Sooke’s relatives and other marine mammals from Sooke’s fate. Then again, perhaps we will never really know, for certain, the cause.

Still, thousands of school children and an equal number of adults will visit the exhibit in which Sooke’s bones have been exquisitely reassembled in coming years; some will doubtless be inspired to learn more about our marine mammal cousins, their environment, the pressures and perils that the Southern residents face, and to work to protect them.

The Whale Museum has performed its function wonderfully this past year. Good job, everyone.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS n Friday Harbor Port Commission, Feb. 13, 4 p.m., Ernie’s Cafe, 744 Airport Circle Drive. n SJI School District Board of Directors, Feb. 13, 6 p.m., high school library, 45 Blair Ave.; special meeting includes presentation of the state “STEM” award to the district n Ferry Advisory Committee, Feb. 14, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Legislative Building Conf. Room, 55 Second St., FH. n SJC Land Bank Commission, Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m., Mullis Center, 589 Nash St., Friday Harbor. n SJC Board of Health, Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second St., FH. n SJ Island Hospital Commission, Feb. 20, 5 p.m., Frank Wilson EMS Building (new building), 1079 Spring St. n OPALCO Board of Directors, Feb. 21, 8 a.m., The Galley Restaurant, 3365 Fisherman Bay Rd., Lopez Island. n SJC Parks & Rec Commission, Feb. 21, 8:30-11:10 a.m., Legislative Conference Room, 55 Second St., FH.

PC appointment is ‘irresponsible’, mired in conflict; county council should start anew

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By David Dehlendorf

ransparency, balance, fairness, and non-partisanship.

Aren’t those among the attributes that the three new County Council members elected in November claimed they stood for on the campaign trail? And continue to claim today?

And aren’t they what the public expects from all council members? But it hasn’t quite worked out that way, which the council demonstrated by its recent irresponsible appointment of Tim Blanchard to the planning commission.

In a highly opaque manner, the council appointed Mr. Blanchard of Orcas Island to the commission Jan. 29. Mr. Blanchard is not just any appointee, as he is a board member of the Common Sense Alliance, a special-interest property rights group, and its internal legal advisor. He is now, together with Mike Carlson and John Lackey, the third CSA board member on the PC. The presence of three CSA board members on the PC should raise concern at any time. But these are not normal times, because on Feb. 4 CSA filed legal action against our county with the Growth Management Hearings Board in an attempt to block full implementation of the recently passed critical areas ordinance.

So we now not only have three CSA board members on the PC, but three involved in deciding at the CSA board level to take legal action against the county, which will cost all county taxpayers to defend. And as board members, Mr. Blanchard and Mr. Carlson played a key role in preparing the legal action itself.

The composition of the PC is now unbalanced. It does not include any board member or staff of Friends of the San Juans, nor of any other organization with contrarian views to those of the CSA. Among the reasons there have been no Friends board members on the PC is because of strong opposition from past council members.

Isn’t this inconsistent with the position today of CSA and its supporters that there is nothing inappropriate about Mr.

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Continued from page 6 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 chem-

icals: 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 Round-Up, 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 to work a little harder on our own waste prevention efforts – reduce, reuse, recycle.

Brian Rader San Juan Island — Editor’s note: Brian Rader is the county’s pollution prevention specialist, a grant-funded position.

Blanchard’s appointment?

Moreover, the council’s Jan. 29 agenda did not even mention that a vote would be taken on his application. There was no opportunity for public comment before the vote. The open position Mr. Blanchard applied for was not even advertised in any print or online publication. It’s only mention was on the county website, David Dehlendorf which has minimal readership.

Given the well-known, controversial, and divisive issues to be considered by the PC this year and next, the council owed it to the public to at least listen to public comment. Instead, his appointment smacks of an inside job.

Not only was there no opportunity for public comment, but the council approved the nomination without any discussion.

How irresponsible it was not to do so when the application form that Mr. Blanchard filled out states in the section entitled, “Conflict of Interest”, that, “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, please list each organization which you serve in a decision making capacity, your position, and its mission”.

To Mr. Blanchard’s credit, he disclosed the CSA, although he failed to mention it was preparing legal action against the county. So what did the council do with this information?

It completely ignored it; no discussion whatsoever. What could the council have possibly been thinking? It needs to reverse Mr. Blanchard’s appointment and make it a condition for future appointments to citizen committees that applicants are not involved in any legal action against the county. No more foxes in the hen house.

Full disclosure: My wife Susan is on the planning commission. She is not on the board of Friends of the San Juans. Susan played no role in drafting this guest column nor my recent letter to the county council on this same subject. She has also never been involved in any legal action against the county.

Complex, costly; CAO led astray

I have closely observed the critical areas ordinance update process. The adopted CAO is complex and expensive by design.

There are misconceptions about the origins of this long-delayed set of regulations that should have been completed in 2006.

The Department of Ecology did not micro-manage the CAO update process. Under the Growth Management Act, each county in our state writes its own regulations. County Councilman Richard Fralick convinced a majority of the council that a CAO using site-specific buffers was the way to go.

The extra cost for this plan was estimated to be around $185,000.

But the inherent complexity of the site-specific approach resulted in protracted planning commission and county council meetings. Additional rounds of meetings added to the mounting costs and distracted from other important county business.

Since our county was among the last to update its CAO, we could have saved money using the work of other counties.

Unfortunately, we spent substantial funds during a period of shrinking county revenues to create complicated regulations that will cost more taxpayer money to support a larger planning department and cost landowners more money to comply with the regulations.

Ironically, all this time and effort have only produced costly regulations that are much less protective for fish and wildlife.

Delaying the CAO update that was due in 2006 has polarized our community. The fulfillment of public records requests for the CAO update process has cost taxpayers close to $100,000. Most of these requests have come from one person connected to the Common Sense Alliance.

A CAO update that pleases almost no one has led to legal challenges that will cost additional taxpayer money.

Had we adopted portions See LETTERS, Page 8

Letters/Obituaries

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He was born Dec. 20, 1926 to Charles Joseph and Gertrude Capps Prohaska in Philadelphia, Pa., and had one older brother, the late Charles Anton Prohaska.

Don married the late Marilyn Joy (St. Lawrence) Prohaska on Sept. 10, 1955 in Seattle, Wash. He is survived by his two adult children, David Charles Prohaska and Diane Louise Holyoke, three grandsons and four granddaughters.

After graduating from Maine Maritime Academy in 1948, Don sailed on many seas as a U.S. Merchant Marine officer, later owning and operating his commercial fishing vessel ORION, and sailing as a Master, all oceans. He began work with Washington State Ferries in March 1965, rapidly rising through the ranks to retire in the mid-1990s as a senior captain. While Don sailed on every class of ferry, his favorite assignments were the routes among the San Juan Islands and Sydney B.C., while his favorite ferry was the M/V Hiyu.

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withstood legal challenges, we could have saved ourselves both grief and taxpayer money.

Janet Alderton Orcas Island

Known as “Captain Don”, he faced all situations with integrity and steadfastness. The many people who were part of Captain Don’s legacy frequently said “it was an honor and privilege to know him.”

In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of Don’s favorite charities, in Don’s name: Skagit Valley Humane Society, 18841 Kelleher Road, Burlington, WA 98233; Clear Lake Firefighter Association, PO Box 186, Clear Lake, WA 98235 The family would love to receive and enjoy any stories or experiences Donald Prohaska you desire to share about your time spent with Don. We are quite certain many stories abound.

Please send those, along with cards and letters to the family at P.O. Box 585, Conway, WA 98238. Arrangements under the care of Kern Funeral Home.

— Family of Donald Prohaska

ral setting with it becoming a pristine setting as you near the top and enter the National Park territory.

Early on in the walk you must dodge divots caused by horses slipping on the soft ground and piles of horse manure. This is to be expected as the trails are used by walkers, mountain bikes and horses.

However, you can look forward to entering National Park land near the summit where horses and bikes are clearly restricted from entering.

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changed, with some horse riders and bike riders disregarding the signs and riding on National Park land. This leaves torn up moss divots and areas of delicate mosses destroyed by horses pawing the ground, as well as piles of horse manure on the trail.

It would seem horse riders would be in tune with beauty of environment and respect the rules that benefit all users of these trails.

Roche Harbor has miles of trails set out for the use of horses and mountain bikes. There are only a few trails for hikers and walkers only.

I urge horse fanciers to talk to their friends and fellows, and urge them to respect the rules pertaining to the trails used by them. I would urge them to respect others who use these trails by not riding on trails forbidden to them.

The island is a special place and it works so well because the people respect the rules and respect others.

I believe horse riders would do well to follow these guidelines and by doing so respect themselves.

Mike Curley San Juan Island

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After School Arts: Valentine Picture frames, cards, 3:15 p.m., library, free.

Decorate a picture frame and card for Valentine’s Day. For children K-6 grades; materials provided.

Refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library.

Info, 378-2798, www. sjlib.org.

Lavendera Thursdays: ‘Exotic Erotics: Scents for Seduction’, 6:30 p.m., Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., free. Ready for Valentine’s Day? Herbalist Aunde Cornely explains the science and lore of herbs used for romance. Info, 378-3637, www.lavenderadayspa. com.

KWIT Radio Hour, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre; opening night.

Witsend Productions returns with its modern, island twist on oldfashioned radio shows.

Tickets, $17 adults, $ student reserves, $5 student RUSH. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.

Friday, Feb. 15 Nuclear Truths: The Northwest and Japan, 7 p.m., Grange Hall, 152 N. First St. , free. Retired nuclear engineer Don Jarrell covers the history and industry of nuclear energy, highlighting notable disasters, in a community presentation. Sponsored by IMA as part of “Kakehashi: A Bridge to Japan”, a See Calendar, Page 12

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Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Thursday, Feb. 14 Whale Museum Re-opens, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 62 N. First St. Museum reopens following 6-week closure for renovation, installation of new exhibits. Info, 378-4710, www.whalemuseum. org.

Birding gets top bill at upcoming ‘Know Your Island Walk’

It didn’t take us long to decide upon the winner of the Journal’s inaugural Valentine’s Day contest, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”. Wendy Wiegert enchanting story of radio romance tickled our fancy, swept us off our feet, rekindled our collective flame. Choose whatever metaphor you may, it fits.

We think you’ll enjoy it too.

As winner of the first-ever “Crazy Little Think Called Love” contest, Wiegert, in addition to having this tender tale published on this page, will receive a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, and our endearing admiration. Best of luck to you, Wendy, and to your Radio Romeo.

By Wendy Wiegert Special to the Journal

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just came in from a long day and needed to unwind to my favorite smooth jazz station. Suddenly, a song came on the radio that I hadn't heard before.

It was so intriguing I had to call and get the name of it. At the station, a perfect sounding DJ voice answered. I asked him about the song.

He told me the name of it was "In Walked Love". I was distracted for a moment. His voice was so comforting and familiar. He asked for my name and wondered what I was doing home on a Saturday night.

"Wait, hold on," he said, in a very insistent and persuasive tone, "Don't go away."

As he went back to playing commercials and introducing music I thought I should just hang up. Why give this radio Romeo my time. But, I had no other plans for the evening, plus I was curious. So I stayed on the line. We continued talking and connecting as if we were long lost friends. Before we knew it, two hours had flown by.

He mentioned to me that he usually didn't answer that phone line.

But, for some reason that night, he did. We made plans to speak the following Saturday.

This time we stayed on the phone for more than three hours. It was as if we couldn't run out of things to talk about.

We continued to speak every Saturday night over the next four months. Our conversations were so satisfying. They flowed like welloiled machines.

Soon we both felt as though we were falling in love. Eventually we met, and continued our relationship in person.

He told me when he first heard my voice that night, it was like coming home.

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WIT Radio Hour, a modern and island twist on old-fashioned radio shows, returns to brighten up winter and your valentine at SJCT’s Gubelman Theatre on Feb. 14-17 and 21-24.

The Radio Hour, which premiered to sold-out audiences in 2011, is back with “Love is in the Airwaves,” bringing along big microphones, special sound effects, live music and silly comedy.

The Witsend Productions’ group of island actors and comedians brings installments of “As the Harbor Churns,” “The Stoned Stranger,” and “Sam Chowder, Private Eye!” (and commercials from their sponsor, Dissolve it All) as they act, sing and present short, funny commercial breaks before the “live studio audience.”

Writer Therese Finn has created more than 56 characters for the 12 island actors and musicians (including herself) in this amorous version. “I really love working with this great KWIT crew,” Finn said.

The Witsend Players feature Patti Bair, Beau Borrero, Keith Busha, John E. Davis, Daniel Finn, Therese Finn, Julie Greene, Gretchen Gubelman, Shannon Kelly, Julie Laidlaw, Bo Turnage and Susan Williams.

The Business Partner for KWIT Radio Hour is Roche Harbor Resort. Tickets are $17 for adults, $9 for student reserved and $5 student RUSH at the door. The SJCT box office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info: 378-3211, ext. 25.

At a glance

What: ‘KWIT Radio Hour’, Witsend n Where: San Juan Community Theatre n When: Feb. 14-17, 21-24, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinees n Admission: $17 adults, $9 students ($5 RUSH) n

Journal photos / Scott Rasmussen

Above; The cast of the KWIT Radio Hour clown around in costume before dress rehearsal. Below; Director Susan Williams and Bo Turnage work the dialogue from the group’s beloved “Babies” skit.

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Continued from page 9 2-month long series of events. Info, 370-5050, www.sjima.org.

Family Film Night, 7-9 p.m., library, free. Don Knotts, Leslie Nielsen star in the classic comedy, “The Reluctant Astronaut.”

Refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

KWIT Radio Hour, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre; (see calendar listing above).

Saturday, Feb. 16 Origami for Children, 10:30 a.m. to noon , library, free. Children ages 8 and older learn the art of origami, led by Kristy Schmidt.

Sponsored by IMA as part of “Kakehashi: A Bridge to Japan”, a 2-month long series of events. Info, 3705050, www.sjima.org.

Tragedy of the Commons Documentary Series: “The One Percent”, 7-9 p.m., library, free. Filmmaker Jamie Johnson, heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, explores the gap between the nation’s richest and the

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Saturday,Feb. 23 Know Your Island Walk, 1-4 p.m., NPS American Camp/Jakles Lagoon, free. Three-mile walk led

by Barbara Jensen of SJI Audubon Society; bring binoculars. No dogs (they scare birds). Info, www.sanjuanislandtrails.org. other 99 percent. Hosted by Ken Crawbuck; refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www. sjlib.org.

Third Saturday Contra Dance, 7-9 p.m., SJI Grange Hall.

Betsey Mullen calling, musical accompaniment by SJI’s Organic ContraBand.

Instruction available, no experience required.

Suggested donation, $10 adults, $5 students. Info, 3783836.

KWIT Radio Hour, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre; (see calendar listing above).

Sunday, Feb. 17 KWIT Radio Hour, 2 p.m. mati-

nee, SJ Community Theatre; (see calendar listing above).

German Film Night, 7-9 p.m., library, free. View episodes of critically acclaimed film, “Heimat” (1984), directed by Edgar Reitz. In German with subtitles. Info, 378-4961, or www.sjlib.org.

Thursday, Feb. 21 Arthur Whiteley Lecture Series, 7 p.m., FH Labs Commons, free (donations accepted). Dr. Charles D. Laird presents, “Epigenetic information channels the genome: insights from human disease”. Series sponsored by SJ Nature Institute.

Info, 378-3646, www.sjnature.org.

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5. Bent 6. "A jealous mistress": Emerson 7. Satellite closest to Neptune 8. Agreeing (with) 9. Someone who makes a loan

10. Like some errors 11. Free from tension 12. Kvetch 14. More luxurious 17. Longhaired hunting dog that points out game 23. Ape 24. Deadly 27. "Beowulf," e.g.

29. Japanese martial art using bamboo staves 30. Barely beat, with "out" 32. Bearnaise ingredient 33. Bucolically 34. Like most sonnets 35. Capacity of large containers used to store liquids or gases

37. Adjusted 38. Petting zoo animal 40. Small web-footed diving bird of northern seas 41. "The Power and the Glory" novelist 42. Makes sense (2 wds) 44. Person who avoids the company of others 45. Deposed leader, perhaps 47. Greenish films on stagnant ponds 50. Watchful oversight 53. NYC opera company, with "the" Answers to today's puzzle on page 16

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

NOTICE OF 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 Com-

mission meeting.

LEGAL NO. SJ456764 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

February 13, 2013.

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 overriding 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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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

TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES AGENDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Approval of draft HPRB meeting minutes for January 9, 2013 meeting.

6:05 PM Communications from the Town & Citizens 6:10 PM New Business-Brickwork Volunteer Work Party Feb. 16, 9am 6:15 PM Old Business 2013 Natl Preservation Month/TFH Partners In Pres Award Ordinance Review-Demolition/Relocation continued discussion Ordinance Review-Incentives discussion begins

7:45 PM Staff Reports & Announcements 7:55 PM Board Reports and Announcements 8:00 PM Adjourn LEGAL NO. FH457069 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 13, 2013.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION & COMPLETENESS and NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE APPLICATIONS: The Town of Friday Harbor has deemed the following Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application (SSDP

No.96) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA No. 286) Checklist Application complete. The applications, received from the Seattle Yacht Club, propose to replace the existing 448 sq. ft. residence and 300 sq. ft. deck with a new 448 sq. ft. residence and a 300 sq. ft. deck in the same footprint. A new 191 sq. ft. addition on the upland side of the house is also proposed.

The repairs, replacements and addition will take place on Tax Parcel Number 351391251 and located at 626 Warbass Way, Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Washington.

THE 30 DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND COMPLETENESS BEGINS ON February 13, 2013 AND ENDS ON March 14, 2013.

Please hand mail or deliver specific written comments on this proposal to: Land Use Administrator, Mike Bertrand, Town of Friday Harbor Community Development Department, 60 Second Street, or PO Box 219, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 no later than 4:30 PM on March 14, 2013. If you have questions on this proposal or if you would like to review the documents, contact 360-378-2810 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

SEPA DETERMINATION: The Town of Friday Harbor, as lead agency, has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment.

An Environmental Impact Statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was

made after review of a completed SEPA Checklist and other information on file; this information is available to the public on request. This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Appeals may be made to the Department of Ecology and all other applicable agencies with jurisdiction. This 14 day appeal period ends February 26, 2013.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: M i k e Bertrand, Land Use Administrator PO Box 219, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. FH457067 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH In re the Estate of: ANNETTE P. M. BEE, Deceased.

NO. 13-4-00096-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate.

Any person having claims against 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. 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(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 non-probate assets.

Date of first publication: February 6, 2013 ANNETTE CHRISTINE BEE (a.k.a.

Chris Bee), Personal Representative c/o Tayah E. H. Renfro, Attorney for Estate 3128 Colby Avenue Everett, WA 98201 425-339-8556 LEGAL NO. J454257 Published in the Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 6, 13, 20, 2013.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the matter of the Estate of, ERIKA LYNN SUNDSTROM, Deceased.

CASE NO. 13-4-05010-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of the above-named Decedent. Each person having a claim against the Decedent must serve the claim on the undersigned Personal Representative or on the attorneys of record for the Personal Representative and must file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of the Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of this notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is the later, or the claim will be barred, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.020.

Date of filing copy of notice to Creditors: February 1, 2013 Date of first Publication: February 6, 2013 TERESA RENEE BROWN Personal Representative Presented by: LAWRENCE DELAY WSBA #20339 Attorney for Personal Representative LEGAL NO. J455580 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 6, 13, 20, 2013.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate: PATSI J. DAUGHERTY, Deceased Probate No. 13-4-05004-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives 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 Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorneys of record 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 (30) days after the Co-Personal Representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) 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 RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 6, 2013.

Larry Charles Daugherty and Kristy Ann Oblad, Co-Personal Representatives c/o Law Offices of William J. Weissinger 425-B Caines Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives William J. Weissinger WSBA #19332 425-B Caines Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J455211 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. Februrary 6, 13, 20, 2013.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In re Estate of THOMAS RICHARD WESTHOVEN, Deceased.

No. 13-4-05011-9 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. 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: February 6, 2013 /s/ Gloria J. Westhoven, Personal Representative /s/ John David Wickham, WSBA No. 26068, Attorney for Personal Representative of the Estate of Thomas Richard Westhoven P.O. Box 893 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J456758 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 13, 20, 27, 2013.

NOTICE: ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT WASTEWATER PERMIT MODIFICATION Permit No. WA0023582 Applicant: Town of Friday Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant 375 Tucker Avenue Friday Harbor, San Juan County The Town of Friday Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant has applied for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit modification in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 173-220 Washington Administrative Code, and the Federal Clean Water Act. Ecology is proposing to reduce the monitoring frequency for fecal coliform bacteria from five days per week to two days per week and reduce the monitoring frequency of UV transmittance from seven days per week to five days per week.

A tentative determination has been made on the above special permit conditions which are intended to prevent and control pollution. A final determination will not be made until all timely comments received in response to this notice have been evaluated.

PUBLIC COMMENT AND INFORMATION The draft permit and statement of basis may be viewed at the Department of Ecology (Department) website: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wqrepor ts/publ i c / f ? p = p u b l i c p a r is:permit_docs:3368025369418356 The application, fact sheet, proposed permit, and other related documents are also available at the Department’s Northwest Regional Office for inspection and copying between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays. To obtain a copy or to arrange to view copies at the Northwest Regional Office, please call Sally Perkins at (425) 649-7190, e-mail sper461@ecy.wa.gov , or write to the address below.

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed permit modification. All comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication of this notice to be considered for the final determination. Comments should be sent to: Permit Coordinator Department of Ecology Northwest Regional Office 3190 - 160th Avenue SE Bellevue, WA 98008-5452 E-mail comments should be sent to tmil461@ecy.wa.gov.

Any interested party may request a public hearing on the proposed permit modification within 30 days of the publication date of this notice. The request for a hearing shall state the interest of the party and the reasons why a hearing is necessary. The request should be sent to the above address. Ecology will hold a hearing if it determines that there is significant public interest. If you require special accommodations or need this document in a format for the visually impaired, call Tricia Miller at (425)649-7201. Persons with hearing loss can call 711 for Washington Relay Service.

Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341.

LEGAL NO. J456762 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 13, 2013.

NOTICE Correction for the ad for The Port of Lopez: The Port is accepting inquiries of interest for engineering consultants to oversee projects the Port will be undertaking over the next 5 years beginning May, 2013. Year 2013 projects include, but may not be limited to property acquisition, rehabilitation or replacement of existing hangars. The selected firm and supervising engineer shall have experience and be knowledgeable with requirements associated with FAA funded projects. The engineer will handle all aspects of the projects.

These include development of a con-

tractor’s bidding package, answer questions directly from inquiring contractors, oversee and supervise the general contractor selected for the project and follow through with all payment processes and complete all necessary closing documents required by the Port and the FAA. The supervising engineer must have supervised airport projects within the last two years. The supervising engineer must be willing to handle after hours calls, to report in person to the Port Commissioners on Lopez Island on short notice and be willing to be on the job daily during construction periods. Please submit qualifications

by March 7, 2013 to the Port of Lopez, PO Box 907, Lopez Island, WA 98261.

LEGAL NO. J455581 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 6, 13 2013.

NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of DONALD G. BREAZEALE No. 13 4 05012 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 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. 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(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: February 13, 2013 Personal Representative: LINFORD EDWARD PEARSON, III Address of Personal Representative: PO BOX 3020, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 Telephone: 360.378.3125 Attorney for the Personal Representative: ANTHONY D. VIVENZIO Address for Mailing or Service: PO BOX 208 540 GUARD ST., SUITE 220 FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 Telephone: 360.378.6860 LEGAL NO. J456959 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 13, 20, 27, 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 SAN JUAN COUNTY PHD 2013 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDINAG SALE OF OLD EMS BUILDING AND PROPERTY LOACTED AT 540 SPRING ST. The property consists of a building and property. A public hearing will be held on February 20, 2013 at 5 PM at 1079 Spring Street to discuss the surplus and sale of the property aforementioned.

LEGAL NO. J454933 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 6, 13, 2013.

Public Notice Road Closure The private roads at Cape San Juan will be closed to the public for twenty-four (24) hours on Sunday, February 17, 2013.

Cape San Juan Homeowners Association LEGAL NO. J453442 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 6, 13, 2013.

SAN JUAN ISLAND EMS/ ISLAND AIR AMBULANCE ACCREDITATION SURVEY NOTICE The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) will conduct an accreditation site visit of San Juan Island EMS/ Island Air Ambulance on March 5-6, 2013.

The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical transport standards.

The site visit results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which accreditation should be awarded to the program.

CAMTS accreditation standards deal with issues of patient care and safety of the transport environment. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent or valid information about such matters may request a public information interview with the CAMTS site surveyors at the time of the site visit.

Information presented at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. Request for public information must be made in writing and sent to CAMTS no later than 5 business days before the site survey begins.

The request should also indicate the nature of the information to be provided during the interview. Such requests should be addressed to: Office of the Executive Director Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems PO Box 130 Sandy Springs, SC 29677 The Commission will acknowledge such written requests in writing or by telephone and will inform the program of the request for an interview.

The program will, in turn, notify the interviewee of the date, time and place of the meeting.

LEGAL NO. J457028 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. February 13, 2013.

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Nelson lands top prize at RH Derby

Even a living legend can sometimes feel a bit down on his luck after a prolonged absence from the winners circle.

So says Shaw Island’s Pete Nelson, or “Uncle Pete”, as Nelson is widely known, who this past weekend put an end to a three-year drought by landing the biggest fish in the 10th annual Roche Harbor Resort’ Salmon Classic, Feb. 7-9.

While a 16.7-pounder may be a far cry from many trophy fish landed over the years by Nelson, winner of some 30 or so Northwest fishing competitions, he’s delighted to be back on top, and to pocket the derby’s top cash prize, $10,000. That’s $599 a pound, if you’re keeping score.

“It’s been a long time since I won a big one,” said Nelson, noting the firstplace prize money might translate into a year’s worth of free fuel. “And it’s about time.”

Nelson was among 100-plus anglers competing in the three-day tournament. In Nelson’s wake, Friday Harbor fisherman swept the next three prize categories. Trailing Nelson’s derby winner by just three-tenths of a pound, Carter Whalen took home $5,000 in cash for second place, Brock Warin earned Contributed photo $3,000 for third (15.12 lbs.), and Sean Scott won $2,500, finishing fourth (15.6 lbs.). Nearly 200 salmon, 196 to be precise, were weighed in the first two days Pete Nelson displays the 2013 Roche Harbor 2013 Salmon Classic winner, a 16.7 pounder.

— Scott Rasmussen of the derby.

Sports briefs Meeker earns berth at State

Friday Harbor senior Kaylen Meeker has long been known as a fierce competitor on the volleyball court and on the softball field. Add the wrestling mat to the list.

Congratulations Jay Hurlbur t Customer of the Year 2012!

In her first year as a member of the Friday Harbor wrestling team, Meeker, competing in the Kaylen Meeker 112-pound weight division, sealed a slot at the Division 1A state

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Feb. 5. Senior Donald Galt scored 18 points and junior Otis Cooper-West had 13.

Friday Harbor tumbled into the consolation bracket two days earlier following a 58-31 defeat at Kings, which finished second, behind Lynden Christian, in the playoffs.

Friday Harbor finished the 2012-13 season undefeated in league play, at 7-0, clinched its first league championship in four years, and ended this year’s campaign at 12-10 overall.

The Wolverines played without point-guard C.J. Woods (fractured left hand) and top scorer and rebounder Collin Williamson (fractured right hand) in the final three games of the season.

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