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Proposed hike for ferry fares

by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor

Death and taxes.

They’re the only two things in this world, Benjamin Franklin famously said, that one can be certain of.

Had he lived in Puget Sound, Franklin might have added ferry fares increases to the list.

The price of riding on Washington State Ferries is slated to go up by 3 percent for vehicles and 2 percent for passengers as part of a proposal backed by the Washington State Transportation Commission. If adopted, the across-the-board increase in fares would go into effect beginning Oct. 1, and would then be followed by a 2.5 increase on vehicles and 2 percent increase for passengers on May 1, 2014.

As proposed, the uptick in fares is designed to meet a ferry-fare-revenue target set by the Legislature and recently enacted as

part of the 2013-2015 state transportation budget. That targeted amount — $328 million — represents a 6 percent increase over the $310 million in fare revenue that WSF was expected to generate in the previous two-year transportation budget.

The Transportation Commission will be seeking input on its proposed fare increase at a series of public meetings, beginning Monday, July 8, in the San Juan Islands and in Anacortes. The meeting in the San Juans will be onboard the inter-island ferry that departs Friday Harbor at 11:35 a.m.

The commission proposal also includes: Charging vehicles under 14 feet 70 percent of the standard vehicle fare (14 feet to less than 22 feet), elimination of a surcharge for oversized motorcycles, and a reduction in the youth discounted

4th of July festivities Above: Contributed photo

Above: The top prize of $100 for the best community parade entry went to OPAL Community Land Trust with their theme of “OPAL Recycles Houses for Orcas Families.”

Left: Colleen Smith Armstrong/Staff photo

Left: The Orcas Garden Club was a runner up in the parade. To read more about the holiday weekend, including parade winners and the newly elected mayor, see page 12.

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Abalone nurseries arrive

by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

Just as he brought the snails out it started to rain. Luckily these are animals that like to get wet – in fact they need it to survive.

“If they are out of water for any longer than five minutes you might want to give them a gentle dunk,” said Josh Bouma, abalone program director at Puget Sound Restoration Fund, as he filled two cages with the rare snail.

Bouma recently visited Orcas to install “remote nurseries” at locations where volunteers can monitor and care for the abalone.

“It’s like releasing babies to new foster parCali Bagby/Staff photo

Left: Josh Bouma, abalone program director at Puget Sound Restoration Fund, places abalone in a cage at an Orcas Island location.

ents,” said Rochelle Severson, who with her husband Cory has agreed to care for 200 abalone that will live in two cages attached to their Orcas Island dock.

There are six cages being set up at three northwest locations and two are on the San Juans – one on Bell Island and one on Orcas Island.

Bouma said he wants the cages installed for at least four months, but the Seversons can keep the project going as long as they want.

“If they [Seversons] have a good time we can leave them out longer,” Bouma said with a wide smile.

Known for its iridescent shell and excellent flavor, pinto abalone, also called northern abalone, have been harvested from the Salish Sea for centuries. Coast Salish people used the shell for decorative inlay in woodwork,

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Jane Barfoot-Hodde celebrates 100th birthday Those born in 1913 included actors and actresses (Loretta Young, John Garfield, Red Skelton, Burt Lancaster, Vivien Leigh, Lloyd Bridges, Danny Kaye, Tyrone Power), politicians (Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford), athletes (Jesse Owens, Vince Lombardi),

and American heroines (Rosa Parks). To this stellar assemblage one small voice was added on Dec. 8, 1913, at Woodside Farm, Orcas Island, Washington: Jane Willis.

Of all those listed above, only one remains: Jane Willis Barfoot-Hodde.

She was born on the farm her grandparents homesteaded in 1887, attended school at the Olga Schoolhouse through the eighth grade, and graduated in the first graduating class from Orcas Island High School in 1931.

Jane married Jack Barfoot and, with him, had three children: Irene, Frances, and Harold.

Some years after Jack passed away, Jane married

Charles Hodde and moved to Olympia. After Charles Hodde passed away, Jane returned to Olga, where she still lives in the house across the road from the Energetics Club.

Come join Jane’s friends, neighbors, and relations at a celebration of Jane’s life for her 100th Birthday.

On July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at her home in Olga. At the event there will be fun, food, warm remi-

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Right: Jane Barfoot-Hodde is turning 100 years old. niscences, and a chance to say hello to a wonderful centenarian.

Everyone is welcome for the celebration. Directions: follow the Olga Road to Downtown Olga, mind the people dancing in the streets, park and join the festivities.

Local Golfers win big at tournament fundraiser students

The First Annual Orcas Open Golf Tournament was a great success with 60 participants and $2,300 in prize money.

The event on June 30 was a fundraiser for Orcas Christian School.

Organizers said the weather was perfect with light winds, temperatures in the mid70s and sunny.

Plans are already in the works for the 2014 tournament.

The winners are as follows: Men’s age under 40 First: Roy Miller Second: Corey Homewood Men’s Age 41-54 First: Chuck Popogeorge tied with Terry Moran-Hodge Men’s Age 54-plus First: Scott Jones Second: Dale Coburn Women’s Under 40 First: Mara Nutt Second: Shelley Sleeper Women’s 55-plus First: Kristin Finnegan Second: Suzanne Gropper

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SHERIFF’S LOG

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

June 12: A Friday Harbor man was given 30 days to pull up anchor and leave the area off the northwest side of Brown Island where he has been illegally moored for more than a year. The 66-year-old, whose boat is reportedly attached to an unregistered buoy, denies the accusations of nearby property owners who claim to have seen the man dumping waste into the harbor and that he runs his generator all night long.

June 13: An alert about an intruder at a Lopez Island man’s front door prompted a latenight search for a woman with no clothes after she wandered away from the 83-year-old’s Jackrabbit Lane home. The 59-yearold, found later at her nearby home, was first examined by paramedics and then flown to a Bellingham hospital for further evaluation.

June 16: A San Juan Island woman was ticketed for a public nuisance violation after her dog reportedly attacked and injured a neighbor’s dog. The 39-year-old’s pet reportedly has a reputation of wandering loose in the Timber Lane neighborhood and for acting aggressively.

June 22: A single shot from an unknown type of firearm shattered a glass door and panel of deckglass railing in an apparent act of vandalism on Brown Island. Deputies suspect someone either deliberately took aim at the glass fixtures or accidentally shattered them with a shot fired from a trail near the water’s edge. The projectile that caused the damage has yet to be recovered.

• An Orcas Island man was arrested for DUI after he reportedly missed the entrance to his driveway and drove into a ditch.

The 58-year-old, who was attempting to free his fourdoor Mercedes sedan at the time of the arrest, was taken into custody outside his Orcas Road home at about 10:30 p.m.

• An Orcas Island man was arrested for DUI following a late-night misadventure in the parking lot of Island Market. The 42-year-old, who was taken into custody at about 2:30 a.m., was reportedly trying to exit the parking lot but drove his vehicle nose-first into a ditch instead.

• Two warrants led to the arrest of an Orcas Island woman who authorities had been unable to

locate for the past two months. The 24-year-old, accused of a local felony offense, was taken into custody without incident at her Geiser Way home at about 8 p.m.

June 23: A four-yearold boy was shaken but not injured after his family’s van drifted backwards down a hill, across a roadway and came to a stop after smacking into a maple tree in Lopez Village. The boy, whose father had gotten out of the van to throw away a dirty diaper at the time, reportedly put the gear shift into neutral or reverse and the van began to roll. The father reportedly switched the engine off before exiting the van.

June 24: A Lopez Island woman was warned to cease and desist strolling along the waterfront by Otis Perkins Park following complaints by a neighbor about trespassers on her private beach. Though reportedly aware the beach is privately owned, the 68-year-old noted she has been walking that same stretch of waterfront for 35 years.

June 25: What was reported as the theft of a boat and trailer from an Orcas Island marina turned out to be a brazen move by an Everett woman in the midst of divorce proceedings with her estranged husband. The 33-year-old drove away from Brand’s Landing with the 17-foot vessel in tow, boarded a ferry and was later pulled over and questioned by authorities in Anacortes.

The woman, part owner of the boat, reportedly told officers that she has no intention of returning the vessel.

• An altercation onboard a ferry and a call from a bystander led to the arrest of an Orcas Island man accused of assaulting his wife while the boat was docked at the ferry terminal at Orcas Village. The 33-year-old was taken into custody at the couple’s Deer Harbor home at about 8:30 p.m.

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Harvey is newest member of the force

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

Raymond Harvey has wanted to be a police officer since the ninth grade.

His aspirations became a reality last month when he graduated from the law enforcement academy in Burien, Wash.

“I like the responsibility of being trusted to make good decisions,” Harvey said.

He is now undergoing 14 weeks of field training with the officers on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan. After shadowing the team members on calls, he will be stationed full-time on Orcas, where he has been a police reserve officer for the past two years.

“All of the officers are professionals in what they do,” Harvey said. “Every officer is their own person and the uniform doesn’t define who we are.”

He says growing up on Orcas and then spending time as a reserve officer has given him knowledge for his new position. Harvey says he enjoys helping others and holding people responsible for their actions.

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Left to right: Deputies Felix Menjivar and Herb Crowe, Undersheriff Bruce Distler, new deputy Raymond Harvey, Sheriff Rob Nou and detective Brent Johnson.

“Part of the challenge is having to take enforcement on people you know you are going to see – and who are possibly friends of yours,” he said.

“I view people as human beings. If I arrest someone, it doesn’t make them less of a human being than me. I respect them and attempt to be fair with all my contacts … we all make mistakes.”

Alan Lichter passes away Alan Lichter passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6 at his home on Orcas. Lichter had “heart complications” at the beginning of June and elected to come home from the hospital to spend time with family.

He was known on the island for his role as a San Juan County Councilman from 2005 to 2008. Before entering politics, he was a professor at the University of Kansas, where he taught American literature, children’s literature and the writing of poetry and fiction.

During his time as a councilman, Lichter worked on environmental issues, growth issues, tourism, land use, ferries, affordable housing and marine issues. He served as the chairman of the Task Force on Ferries and Transportation, the chairman of the Veterans’ Advisory Board, the vicechairman of San Juan County’s Board of Health and the council’s liaison to the Canadian Gulf Islands and their governing body, the Islands’ Trust.

He is survived by his wife Kate Agape-Lichter.

Watch the Sounder for more news on this prominent Orcas figure.

Harvey, who is 24, spends his free time hunting, fishing and hanging out with his family.

“He’s doing fantastic,” said officer Steve Johns, who is his field trainer supervisor on Orcas. “He brings a wealth of knowledge of the island from a lifetime of living here. He brings a good community spirit and is a welcome addition to the team.”

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he Islands’ Sounder is proud to be your newspaper. We’ve been the voice of our community since 1964.

In the past two years, we have won 19 awards for news, design, opinion and web content from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association as well as a general excellence designation.

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Public meetings THURSDAY, JULY 11 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee , 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

•Orcas Island Park and Recreation District, Eastsound Fire Station, 4 p.m.

• Port of Orcas, 6 p.m., Airport conference room.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

• OPALCO Board of Directors, Eastsound office 183 Mt Baker Road at 8:30 a.m.

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To the Editor: Why is there fluoride in Eastsound water?

I would like to know if there is any way to change the policy of adding fluoride to our water here in Eastsound. According to this web page, fluoride is being added to our drinking water: http://water-main.net/ EastsoundWashingtonWaterMain.

A quick research on the web will convince you really quickly that fluoride should not be added to our water, and indeed we should all be able to choose whether we want any fluoride in our lives, through water, toothpaste, tea and other sources.

I have purchased a fluoride filter for my drinking water but because I cannot afford a whole house filter, I cannot filter it from my shower/ bath water. Fluoride is absorbed through the skin.

I do not wish to have fluoride in my water and hope that somehow we can change the policy of adding it to our city water.

Teresa Greenway Eastsound

Thank you to county council members Jamie Stephens, at the direction of the San Juan County Council, recently co-signed a letter with the Islands’ Trust, a federation of local Canadian governments within the Salish Sea, to the Tanker Safety Panel Secretariat in Ottawa. This

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letter expressed their shared concerns about oil and coal spill risks posed by maritime shipping and the deficient state of Canadian readiness to respond to a major Salish Sea spill.

The letter informed the panel about the unique characteristics of our area which they described as home to some of the most productive and biologically-diverse ecosystems on earth. A spill in the Salish Sea, unlike a more exposed ocean environment, will rapidly disperse on our swift tidal currents onto our complex shorelines.

Because of these unique conditions and ecological values, and because oil spills do not stop at international boundaries, enhanced levels of spill prevention and response resources, and regulations, are necessary from both Canadian and U.S. governments.

Since the Expert Tanker Safety Panel is tasked with assisting Canada’s marine oil spill response regime, the letter identified six immediate needs to improve spill response capability, including on-going funding for response resources and vessel traffic control, and research on the heavy, toxic, sticky tar-sands oil such as diluted bitumen (Dilbit) in marine waters.

Public disclosure of risks by regulators and industry and regulatory rationality between all agencies, including tribal and local governments, nonprofits and communities were also mentioned.

Their letter concluded with the hope that the panel will develop recommendations to help both countries provide the best possible protection for our region’s ecology, economy, and cultural resources.

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The letter expressed the concerns of many San Juan County citizens and our Canadian neighbors. I thank the Council for taking a leadership role in protecting the Salish Sea from the dangers associated with increasing vessel traffic.

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Orcas Fire helped out in a time of need I came to Orcas 10 years ago to help a friend out on a painting job from Bellingham. I immediately felt how special this place is and moved here. This has been confirmed over and over again through the years.

A couple of weeks ago I was in a situation that confirmed this once again.

I suffer from severe chronic depression. My provider was out of town with no back up to get a refill on my antidepressant medication.

After a couple of weeks of trying to tough it out and continuing to ask the pharmacy if they made contact yet, I was at the end of my rope.

On a Sunday I walked into our local fire department and asked them if they could help. They totally took care of me and got the pharmacy to open on Sunday and went and picked up my medications.

Words cannot express how grateful I am for them and how far out of their way they went to help me.

Our local fire department is truly exceptional … only on Orcas.

James (Editor’s note: The Sounder has omitted the author’s last name to maintain privacy for the individual.)

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Recreation baseball team for adults

by DAVID TURNOY Special to the sounder

Remember those fond memories of the smell of freshly cut grass, of getting out on the sandlot and playing baseball or softball in the spring or summer?

Just because we are past our prime, it shouldn't mean we can no longer participate in the great American pastime.

If you would like to get

out on a diamond with others of like mind, join us the evening of Monday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. on field #2 at Buck Park. That’s the softball diamond in the park next to the public schools.

My goal is to have as many adults show up as want to play, warm up a little, then try a pickup game. I have the field scheduled for the rest of the summer with

Marcia at the Recreation Department, so every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. we'll be able to play.

What should you bring?

If you have a glove, a softball, and a bat, those would be helpful; but if you don’t have any of these, don’t let that stop you, as you can borrow. Also bring any friends you think would be interested. This is all about

ABALONE FROM 1 stone or metal, according to “Understanding Northwest Coast Art” by Cheryl Shearer. It was also used to decorate clothing and as a food source.

Recreational abalone fishing was closed in 1994 to help with recovery of diminishing populations.

Despite those efforts northern abalone were federally listed as a species of concern in Washington in 2004. That same year the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife showed that abalone populations continued to decline despite the closure on fishing.

A number of funded studies have looked at why the population of this native mollusk has not recovered.

Bouma said that poaching is one factor that has negatively affected the population. The fact that the animals have to be close together in high density to spawn may also contribute to their decline.

As scientists continue to study this diminishing species, they also have learned how the shellfish was once abundant on Pacific

FARES FROM 1 fare from its current 20 percent down to 50 percent off full-fare price.

Following the public meetings, the Transportation Commission is expected to make a final decision when it meets Tuesday, July 30, at Union Station in Seattle, beginning at 3 p.m.

Comments can on the proposal can be made by emailing transc@wstc. wa.gov, or by calling 360705-7070, or by mail, WSTC Fare Proposal, PO Box 47308, Olympia, WA 98504-7308.

More details can be found on the commission’s web site at: www.wstc.wa.gov.

fun, not competition.

I have the urge to play some softball, and I am hoping others have that same urge. I have set it up with Marcia for those over age 30, but I am 61, so I am hoping for a mix of ages.

If you have any questions, contact me at 3764165 or at davidgeri@centurylink.net.

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Left: Pinto abalone, also known as northern abalone were once abundant on Pacific Northwest shores.

Northwest shores.

Long ago, low tides in the northwest coastal regions were called “abalone tides,” because of the abundant intertidal populations of this colorful snail.

“Sadly, we don’t call them abalone tides any more, probably because the abalone are mostly gone,” wrote SeaDoc Director and Chief Scientist Joe Gaydos and Scientist Kirsten Gilardi in a 2006 newsletter. “We are losing the northern abalone part of our cultural history and that of First Nations people both as a food item and as decorative shell.”

The SeaDoc Society, founded in 1999, conducts and sponsors scientific research in the inland waters of the Salish Sea. The society has been involved in abalone research since 2006.

Last fall, biologists from the Puget Sound Restoration Fund, University of Washington, Western Washington University and WDFW released thousands of hatchery-reared abalone.

Now biologists like Bouma are trying out the remote nursery idea.

The Seversons’ job duties

include putting fresh algae for food in the cage every week and cleaning out rotting seaweed.

“They are grazers – mowing down whatever algae diatoms and benthic biofilm are on surface areas,” said Bouma.

The Seversons are also asked to keep track of how many animals die.

“We want to get a really good idea of survival,” said Bouma.

Rochelle, who grew up eating abalone, described them as tough and delicious.

“You had to pound them with a meat tenderizer, but they were tasty – cooked in flour in a hot pan with butter,” she said.

She also recalls admiring the beautiful abalone shells.

Those memories are part of the reason she wanted to be involved in the project.

For Bouma, he was drawn to this native shellfish because of its “charisma.”

“I liked the historical and cultural component that native tribes for generations harvested them for beads and shells,” he said. “And they are unique ecologically.

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They maintain the habitat.

In the absence of abalone these nice clean rock reefs tend to get fouled with algae that just takes up space where other animals would settle, but maybe they won’t because a clean habitat isn’t available.”

The fate of the pinto abalone remains uncertain in Salish waters and the new nursery project’s future is just as unknown.

Bouma said the animals at the Seversons’ property will probably return to the abalone hatchery on the mainland. Ideally Bouma wants to put the nursery abalone in juvenile restoration sites – there are six in the San Juans.

But as he lowers the cages off the Seversons’ dock, the main objective – for the moment – is having good caregivers.

“We were looking for helicopter parents to hover around the cages,” he said with a laugh as Rochelle watched the snails like a new parent – excited and a little nervous. For more info on abalone visit, www. seadocsociety.org, www.restorationfund.org and www. pintoabalone.org.

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Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL LOPEZ High Low Precip JJuly 1 72 54 — July 2 72 53 — July 3 71 49 — July 4 70 50 — July 5 72 49 — July 6 74 51 — July 7 72 50 — Precipitation in July: 0” Precipitation in 2013: 12.75” Reported by Jack Giard Bakerview Rd. ORCAS July 1 July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7

High Low Precip 63 55 — 65 54 — 64 52 — 69 54 — 70 51 — 70 50 — 65 53 — Precipitation in July: 0” Precipitation in 2013: 15.14” Reported by John Willis, Olga

SAN JUAN High Low Precip July 1 80 59 — July 2 76 54 — July 3 74 53 — July 4 69 53 — July 5 70 52 — July 6 76 54 — July 7 74 54 — Precipitation in July: 0” Precipitation in 2013: 8.93” Reported by Weather Underground Roche Harbor Water Systems SUNRISE, SUNSET Sunrise Sunset July 10 5:22 a.m.

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Two men escape car wreck in West Sound waters Two Deer Harbor men escaped serious injury early Sunday morning, June 31, when their car left Channel Road and travelled down the embankment and landed upside down in the waters of Deer Harbor.

According to a press release from San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou, both men were rescued by citizens who heard the crash. The passenger was airlifted to a mainland hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The two men were properly restrained with safety belts.

Alcohol or other drugs are not believed to be a contributing factor in the crash, said Nou.

Library to hold anniversary picnic

The Orcas Island Library and the Friends of the Library invite the community to the Library Picnic celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the present library building.

The picnic will be held on the library grounds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

There will be live music.

Kids can enjoy games on the lawn and fun inside a “bouncy house.”

Local historian and former Library Board President Tom Welch will

be on hand to talk about the history of library services on Orcas Island.

Local businesses have donated door prizes, including a 10-inch Android tablet, a whale watching tour, a three-hour sailing trip, wine, a free oil change and more.

The Orcas Island Lions Club will be serving a ] complimentary pulled-pork sliders, coleslaw, and chips.

Free lemonade and bottled water will be available to slake thirsts.

Additionally, the Lions will sell draft beer, with proceeds going to local vision and hearing needs, scholarships for Orcas High School seniors, and many other local services the Lions aid. And, of course, birthday cake!

For more information contact the Orcas Island Library at 376-4985.

This celebration is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Library.

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Agritourism business profiles

by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

Agritourism is the latest buzzword for economic development and tourism professionals in San Juan County.

Processing and marketing of island grown products on a commercial scale is also becoming a prevalent topic of conversation among farmers and smallbusiness food companies on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands.

Businesses like Pelindaba and San Juan Pasta on San Juan Island, Jones Family Farms on Lopez Island and Red Rabbit Farm on Orcas Island are leading by example in producing, processing and marketing products ranging from lavender to meat to apple and pear butters and various chutneys.

In the first third of the 20th Century, agriculture was big and many of the 600 or so farms in the islands were busy and prosperous.

According to long-time islander and former rancher Al Sundstrom, perhaps 100 of those farms were commercial operations, sending tons of raw and processed agricultural products to a variety of markets up and down the West Coast.

About 70,000 acres were farmed for “Canadian peas,” grain, vetch and vegetables, but many farms, including John McMillin's Bellevue Farms, produced chickens, geese, turkeys, sheep and cattle.

In the 1900 to 1940 period, according to a report of the Agriculture Resources Committee, some 25,000 boxes of apples and pears were shipped from Eastsound; in 1937 alone, Orcas Island shipped over 100 tons of strawberries.

Gradually, the depression and World War II (and, in the case of peas, disease) slowed the farming economy to a crawl, and the 50s and 60s saw sales of farmland increase and numbers of farmers decrease. By 1964, there were 228 farms on about 25,000 acres, with only about 15,000 acres actively farmed.

By 2007, there were about 300 farms on about 21,500 active farming acres.

The total market value of has 27 employees. crops grown in San Juan Robins succinctly County was about $3.6 mil- describes the operations lion, of which about $1.9 on the Pelindaba website million was livestock sales. (www.pelindabalavender.

From 1997 to 2007, agri- com): "We cultivate all our culture direct marketing lavender flowers in our own sales (farm-to-consum- organically certified fields er sales) increased from and extract the essential oils about $175,000 per year from these flowers in our to $740,000, according own on-site distillery. From to Peggy Bill, Agriculture these flowers and essential Resources Coordinator for oils, we handcraft on-site San Juan County.

Pelindaba (“the place of great gatherings” in Zulu) on San Juan Island is demon– Pelindaba business owner Stephen strating the way for integrated and inten- Robins on one of the keys to success sive growing, processing and marketing of agriculture products, a wide range of botanical, and, in Pelindaba’s case, one culinary, personal care, commodity – lavender – therapeutic, household with over 200 products. and pet care products.

A native of South Africa This vertically integrated and a medical doctor, model of sustainable agriStephen Robins bought the culture enables us to pre25-acre farm in 1989 and serve the farmland from originally used it as a week- further development, proend retreat, but after build- tect it from pollution, create ing another island home employment opportunities nine years later, he planted for our fellow islanders and 2,500 lavender plants in provide a destination of 1999 and another 5,000 the natural beauty for islanders following year, constructed and visitors alike." a production center and Robins says the key to started producing lavender Pelindaba’s success is twoproducts. The total invest- fold: first, “persistence in ment is now well over a overcoming the many probmillion dollars. lems that happen” (includDuring the following ing a fire that destroyed decade, Robins opened their production facilities) the farm to the public and and, second, “full quality expanded the produc- control at all stages of growtion and marketing facili- ing, distilling, manufacturties, welcoming visitors ing and selling our certiwith a visitors' center, the fied-organic products.”

Gatehouse Farm Store, Robins also points out tours and activities, wed- the unique design of proddings and an annual lav- uct packaging – done at ender festival. The 12th Pelindaba by he and his Annual Lavender Festival staff. takes place July 20-21 at the Red Rabbit Farms on Farm on Hawthorne Lane, Orcas Island has taken a off Wold Road. different production and Now, Pelindaba produces marketing tack, especially more than 250 products different in size. from more than 25,000 Christina Orchid of lavender plants, making Orcas Island is by herself Robins' operation the larg- a case study and an examest vertically-integrated lav- ple for emulation in the ender farm in the country. food industry at all levels Pelindaba sells products of growing, processing and from company-owned marketing. She has used a stores in Friday Harbor and food science degree and 40 La Conner and through years in the industry as the licensees in San Francisco basis for a thriving small and Boulder, Colo. Its business that could be a products are also sold in model for food entrepreSingapore and Hong Kong, neurs on the islands. and anywhere in the world In the 1970s, Orchid took from the website. Pelindaba over operation of 15 acres

of a larger family farm from her mother, Emily Reid.

About the same time she opened Christina's in Eastsound, one of the first restaurants in San Juan County to promote the use of home-grown products, many of them from her own garden. It was perhaps the first restaurant in the islands to gain a regional reputation for excellence.

Since selling the restaurant in 2008 and “retiring” from operating Christina’s, Orchid has gradually expanded her line of jams, jellies, chutneys, and sauces into a year-around business manufacturing and selling "several hundred" cases of products annually.

She’s a familiar figure at the Orcas Saturday Farmers’ Market, and her goods are now for sale at the fish market at the corner of Best Road and Highway 20.

“I’m working very hard in the kitchen,” she says, “but not in sales and marketing.”

Because her products have a great reputation on Orcas, Orchid sells almost all of her production locally and doesn't want to take the time to market off-island.

She’s also too busy catering events on Orcas, hosting numerous weddings and serving occasional dinners for 40 at Red Rabbit Farm.

Now, with final county approval of her commercial kitchen expected “any day,” Orchid is preparing to serve weekly “farm-tomarket dinners” from her large cookhouse buildings or, in good weather, from her water-view lawn.

Orchid has been a success as a food professional because she loves what she does and pays close attention to both ingredients and preparation. The dinners she's planning now will likely continue that success.

Two other “food businesses” in the San Juan Islands, Jones Family Farms of Lopez and San Juan Pasta of Friday Harbor, are following their own paths to success.

They will be profiled in a future edition of the Islands’ Sounder.

“Persistence in overcoming the many problems that happen.”

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OPALCO to replace electric cable in Victorian Valley As part of OPALCO’s 2013-2016 construction work plan, crews will be replacing 1.25 miles of direct-buried electric cable on Victorian Valley Road from Orcas Highway to LaPorte Road with a new cable inside the conduit system. This project will decrease energy losses and provide more reliable energy to members in this area.

OPALCO’s engineers track outage information and have observed a pattern of cable faults in the area due to the aging direct-buried line. The existing cables

were laid in the early 1980s.

The old conductor material, which is made of aluminum wire with polyethylene insulation and an exposed concentric neutral cable, is showing its age. This cable was the standard at the time, but has now been replaced with a new material that has a longer life.

Trenching is scheduled to begin in mid-July and the project is expected to completed by the end of October. There will be some small planned power outages as crews move the power over from the old cables to

the new. Affected members will be notified by phone in advance.

OPALCO maintains a 12-year long-range plan for system upgrades, maintenance and new construction. A construction work plan is updated every four years and submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Services for review and funding. Other major projects planned for 2013 include Buck Mountain cable replacement and Dolphin Bay road cable replacement.

Funding for teen program

Contributed photo L-R: Jessica Gudgell, representative of the Class of 2013 who presented the award; Kari Schuh, Steering Committee member of IRHI; and Nile Reed, IRHI teen representative and a member of the senior class.

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Island Reproductive Health Initiative

The Island Reproductive Health Initiative is very grateful to the Orcas High School Class of 2013 for selecting our project as one of the local nonprofit services to receive funding from the Orcas Island Community Foundation Youth Grant awards. The $500

SJC Fair writing contest

The San Juan County Fair invites writers from all islands to enter poetry, short fiction, non-fiction and children’s stories for this year’s fair theme “Footloose at the Fair.”

More info can be found at www.islandwriters.weebly.com.

grant to the IRHI Fund will enable three or four young adult or teen patients to visit any one of our local medical clinics and receive the reproductive and sexual health care they need, which they otherwise could not afford. We thank OICF and the class of 2013 for this support, especially since many more patients seek our help during the summer.

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Obituary Nancy Barrow Alboucq Nancy Barrow Alboucq, age 55, much-loved wife of Steve Alboucq, mother of Cara, sister of Linda Hobbs and daughter of Josie and Wally Barrow, lost her short battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, June 20, 2 in Seattle.

Nancy was loved by so many in her hometown of Eastsound, Wash., on Orcas Island, as well as in the Seattle area, where she was born February 18, 1958, and spent most of her life.

Nancy was a graduate of Mercer Island High School (1976) and Washington State University (1980) where she met the love of her life, Steve Alboucq.

They were married in 1984 and made their home in Seattle, then Bellevue, until moving to Orcas Island four years ago.

Nancy was a natural athlete and competed at a high level as a gymnast for her high school team. She was also an exceptional water skier.

Nancy earned a college degree in fine arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She was an accomplished potter, and her first job out of school was for Seattle Pottery.

She pursued a lifelong passion for fine art in her many travels in the U.S. and abroad. Nancy was employed as a manager for the Holland America Line, and as a bookkeeper for Sam Rubinstein, one of Seattle’s most prominent business and cultural leaders.

Nancy and her family began spending their summers on Orcas when she was nine years old. She fell in love with the beach, the water, the wildflowers and all of the island's critters.

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On Orcas Island, she was an active volunteer and “citizen scientist,” dedicated to learning about and protecting the marine life and natural resources of the Salish Sea through stewardship, outreach and research. She was one of the “shopgirls” at Tres Fabu, a honeybee keeper, avid gardener, book club member, basket weaver, phytoplankton tracker, band wife and agate hunter.

More than anything, she was a devoted mother and family member. In addition to Steve, Cara and her parents, Nancy leaves behind

her sister, Linda Hobbs, brother-in-law Russ Hobbs, and nephews David and Willie Hobbs, of Whitefish, Montana. She will be greatly missed, but she will live on in our hearts.

To all who knew her, Nancy exemplified these words in the way she lived her life: “It’s nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.”

“Kindness is something we receive and have to pass along in order to keep it.”

Nancy’s immediate family will hold a private memorial in the near future to spread Nancy’s ashes per her wishes. A formal memorial celebration of Nancy’s life is planned for later in the year.

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‘Met Summer Encores’ continue

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A scene from Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” showing at Orcas Center.

David McVicar’s critically acclaimed and stirring production of Verdi’s intense, scorching tale of love and vengeance, “Il Trovatore,” might be the composer’s most melodically rich score.

“Il Trovatore” is the second offering of The Met Summer Encores Live in HD. The opera airs at Orcas Center this Friday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m.

“With its cackling Gypsies, mistaken identities and secret brothers, the convoluted plot of Verdi’s ‘Trovatore’ can seem like the setup for a joke,” said Zachery Wolfe of the New York Times. “‘Il Trovatore’ overcomes its absurdities, though, with its vitality, its irresistible melodies and tightly driven rhythms. Oh, and it helps if you have four amazing singers.”

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Watch your garden grow The perks of potted plants

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by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

n a first date over the winter, he asked me, “So do you have any plants?”

I said yes, and then he asked, “are they alive?”

I wasn’t sure how to answer. Some of my plants appeared to be more brown than green while others had what some call a “wilted look.”

I had two problems. I didn’t want to leave the heat on in my house, which was a hazard for the banana plant trying to survive in my living room. The other problem was that my deck, which housed my herbs and veggies, was not getting enough sun.

So I told my date, “yes, my plants are alive.”

But the conversation made me wonder, what do plants say about a person?

Now that I live in an apartment located in a sunnier area of Eastsound, my once straggly looking plants in pots have

truly blossomed, making me look like I may have a green thumb hidden somewhere way beneath the skin.

Recently I talked with garden guru and former Orcas Island Garden Club president Marlyn Myers, who gave me some of the best advice I have received about starting a new plot.

“You absolutely need to have sun … so make sure you start your garden in a spot with plenty of rays,” she said.

She also pointed out that potted gardens are great because on the island there are so many places that have bad soil, but in a container you can control what is inside.

“Plants like loamy soil,” said Myers.

Watering becomes even more critical with pots. Myers said you have to really watch your watering because soil in containers dries out much more quickly. She has to water every day except in her really big containers.

You also need to make sure the container has drain holes on the bottom or

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A few of the author’s potted plants

is filled almost halfway with rocks to drain the excess water.

A plus of having a potted garden, like mine, is that it keeps the soil nice and warm. Some of the plants that seem extra happy in containers are oregano, thyme, kale, spicy basil, swiss chard, chives, parsley, peas and tomatoes.

I have also succeeded in growing some succulent strawberries. Last year, the rabbits got to my red berries before I did, but now that I have a container garden on a deck high above the ground I have very little trouble with pests.

You do have to start worrying about the pots when winter comes around because they will freeze and crack.

Myers plants a smaller pot inside of her larger containers so she can just pull it out when temperatures drop and store the smaller planter inside.

She has also gotten creative with potting, creating what she calls “tippy towers” from old galvanized watering

buckets. She and her husband Don took rebar and cemented the buckets to rocks to make them look like they are tipping and planted herbs, strawberries and tomatoes.

For Myers, gardening is a peaceful activity that gives her a sense of independence and stress relief. Her advice is to start small or you’ll give up. But after getting to know Myers I know that gardening is a project she is committed to no matter how difficult the task. Even on the most rainy and overcast days she is outdoors tending to her green delights.

“I’ve had to be organized in life and you have to do some organizing – you have to know the steps in gardening,” she said. “You have to be totally committed.”

So, if you’re looking for a long-lasting relationship, it turns out that asking about plants on a first date may make perfect sense.

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FRIDAY, JULY 12 STREAMING OPERA: David McVicar’s production of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m.

Marine Watch

Harbor seals, minding their own business

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arbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) are the most common marine mammal seen around the islands all year long. Ever look on a dock or on an outcropping of rocks and see what looks like huge slugs (with the cutest face) laying there basking away the day? That’s a harbor seal. In the water they are graceful and very nimble. On land not the case.

Pacific harbor seals have spotted coats in a variety of shades from white or silver-gray to black or dark brown. They reach five to six feet in length and weigh up to 250 pounds. Males are slightly larger than females. They can live up to 30 years in the wild.

True seals, as opposed to sea lions have small flippers and must move on land by flopping along on their bellies. When they are hauled out on rocks there’s usually a fairly large number of them.

This is called a haul out area. Haul outs are extremely important areas where the seals can rest and replenish oxygen back into their blood, which they need to do often after deep dive foraging sometimes down to 1500 ft! If you are near a haul out on a kayak or boat, keep your distance and try not to disturb them.

This is the time of year where harbor seals are pupping. If a vessel approaches to close the seals will jump back in the water and the pups could and do become separated from their mothers. Wolf Hollow Rehabilitation Center in Friday Harbor gets many calls this time of year to rescue seal pups that appear to be in trouble. But often mom will leave her pup to forage. If you see a seal pup on a beach by itself do not approach it because mom is most likely close by and left her pup on the beach while she attend to finding dinner. If you disturb the pup mom is not going to come back to her pup.

Harbor seals are opportunistic feeders, eating hake, flounder, sculpin, cod, herring, octopus, and squid. And yes, they do eat salmon as well which almost caused their elimination in the 1970’s when the State fisheries gurus instituted a bounty on harbor seals as a means of what they called “predation control”. Thousands of seals were shot and killed here until the Marine Mammal Protection Act took effect canceling the states misguided attempts at restoring the salmon runs by killing seals. I always said show me a harbor seal with a gill net and a fast boat and then I’ll consider population controls. They are not the cause of the salmon collapse. I think we need look no further than the salmon fisheries management that has been a complete failure.

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Ally, Eastsound.

LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Orcas Island Library children’s room, for children between the ages of three and six; all kids welcome.

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Parks and Trails guide is here

by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor

With only 175 miles of land inside its borders, San Juan is the smallest of Washington state's 39 counties by far.

But whatever they may lack in acreage, the San Juan Islands make up for with a unique assortment of parks, trails, scenery, campgrounds, wildlife, shorelines, sunshine, labyrinth of waterways, peaks and valleys, rustic rural character, laid-back lifestyle … well, you get the picture.

And when it comes to outdoor adventure, the San Juan Islands can't be beat.

The 2013 edition of our annual Parks and Trails Guide offers an overview of recreational opportunities and highlights various public agencies that together make the islands unsurpassed for adventure in the great outdoors. It features information about the land bank, and San Juan Island

National Historical Park and summer hikes sponsored by local trails organizations.

You can pick up a copy of the guide at the Sounder office on Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce on North Beach Road or online at http://goo.gl/q24bB. For more on county parks and campgrounds, visit www.co.san-juan. wa.us/parks/default.aspx, or call 378-8420. For more on Washington State Parks, visit http://www.parks. wa.gov/

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Community zip line days Liger, Myers to perform coming in July and August at Brown Bag concert YMCA Camp Orkila invites community members to take a ride on its 1,000-foot zip line.

The camp is holding by-appointment only zip days on Saturday, July 20 and Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Call 376-2678 to sign-up for a time assignment. Know the number of people in your party at the time of calling.

Maximum weight capacity for a single rider is 285 pounds (subject to change

depending on conditions) and children must be entering third grade or older to participate.

Plan to arrive at camp 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Enter through the main entrance on Mount Baker Road and follow signs to the designated parking areas.

Visit the “Community” section of www. islandssounder.com to see a special video about the zip line.

Orca calf given new name The Samish Indian Nation held a traditional potlatch naming ceremony on Saturday, June 29 for J-49, the newest J Pod calf in the southern resident community of orcas.

The Whale Museum participated in the ceremony by providing ceremonial gifts for the attendees as well as a greeting by Executive Director Jenny Atkinson and a presentation on the genealogy of J-49’s family

by Cindy Hansen, education curator and Connie Domenech, membership department coordinator.

The Museum was asked to appoint a witness to the ceremony. Because of her role as the curator, Hansen was named. Being a witness to the ceremony requires one to remember the ceremony and then witness to the gathering what was seen and heard. Witnesses also have the duty to pass on to others what they observed as well as the story of the whale named.

Blankets played a significant role in the ceremony.

Each witness had a blanket placed over one shoulder and four blankets were ceremoniously placed on the floor. A young person was appointed to carry the image of J-49, the orca calf to be named. He then walked to the center of the blankets where words were spoken in the Samish language. The young man

moved off the blankets with the image and slowly moved about the gathering “introducing” this young killer whale to all in attendance.

Proceeding behind him were reverent singers and drummers. When the ceremony ended, the framed image and blankets were given as gifts to honor others in attendance.

J-49’s name was announced: T’ílem Ínges, which means “singing grandchild.” It is pronounced “teelem eenges.”

This ceremony was the fourth traditional potlatch naming ceremony. The tradition started with T’ílem Ínges’ mother Hy’Shqa (J-37) in 2001. Hy’Shqa means “thank you” or “blessing” in Coast Salish.

The ceremony was special

to both The Whale Museum and the Samish Nation as it symbolized the continuation of the tradition of naming the whale calves of this orca matriline.

T’ílem Ínges (J-49) is now entered into the Orca Adoption Program where he can be symbolically adopted. Adopting this young calf or another whale supports the mission of The Whale Museum, which promotes stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea eco-system through education and research.

Singer John Liger and pianist Ron Myers are looking forward to entertaining community members at the Brown Bag Concert at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish on Wednesday, July 17.

Liger is blessed with an extraordinary vocal range, excellent pitch and big lungs. Myers’ mastery of the piano was discovered when he moved to the island, and he has been eagerly sought for accompaniment of several musical shows produced at Orcas Center.

Donations are welcomed to help fund scholarships for music students from Orcas Island.

The 30-minute program begins promptly at noon. Audience members are encouraged to bring a lunch.

Get ready for Olga Daze Lots is happening to get ready for Olga Daze, which takes place in Olga on July 20. There will be great food, great bargains, great music and lots of fun, say organizers. Everyone gets to march in a parade through Olga, followed by special children’s activities and games.

Two opportunities for bargains will be a silent auction and a yard sale. If you have goods or services to donate to the silent auction, contact Susan Gordon Bentley at 376-2299. Yard sale items can be dropped off at Olga Park on July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. If you are unable to drop off on that Friday, contact Steve Emmes at 376-1461 or Paul

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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 PUBLIC HEARING TO DISPOSE OF COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the San Juan County Council will hold a public hearing on July 16, 2013 at 9:45 AM at the Council Hearing Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the property and advisability of declaring certain County property, surplus property to be sold pursuant to RCW 36.34.080 by public auction. At the conclusion of the public hearing the County Council may adopt a resolution authorizing

the sale of such property and the terms thereof. Any person wishing to comment on this action is encouraged to attend the hearing and submit written comments. For more information, please contact San Juan County Public Works, Attn: Sue Nielsen, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor WA 98250, or phone (360) 370-0527.

A list of the property under consideration can be accessed on line at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/pw_index.aspx Or contact San Juan County Public Works at 360/370-0500; 915 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ493810

Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

July 3, 10, 2013.

SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Revocable Living Trust of Richard J Kardack and Ken D. Andrus as Trustee,Plaintiff, Vs. Michael D. Patrick and Samantha J. Rainey aka Samantha J. Patrick, Defendants The Superior Court of San Juan

County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of San Juan County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action.

The property to be sold is described at the bottom of this notice. If developed the property address is: 257 Tennis Ave., Lopez Island, WA 98261 The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 am Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2013 Place: Inside Main Entrance, San Juan County Courthouse, 96 Second St. N., Friday Harbor, WA Any questions may be directed to the Sheriff at the address below.

ROB NOU, SHERIFF, SAN JUAN

COUNTY KIM OTT, CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY PO BOX 669, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 360-378-4151 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lots 11 and 12, Block 39 of ISLANDALE DIVISION no.2, Block 39, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 30, records of the San Juan County, Washington under tax parcel number 141867011000.

LEGAL NO. J493747 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013.

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS SEPA Tax Parcel Number, Applicant/Agent Name Date of Date Other Existing Threshold Project and Address Application Complete Required Environmental DeterminaLocation, and Island Permits* Documents tion 252250072 and 73, Robert McNeil and Arlene PLPALT- Delete boundary 2000 Bayshore Road, Sund, c/o Robert Parrish, PO 6/18/13 6/18/13 Exempt 13-0001 between 2 lots Lopez Island Box 314, Lopez, WA 98261 Thomas Bailey & Allison Environmental 272511007, PSJ000- Pedestrian beach Nelson c/o Permit Resources, checklist; 6/24/13 6/24/13 DNS 84 Perch Tree Lane, Teri Williams, PO Box 1001, Geotechnical 13-0009 access structure Orcas Island Eastsound, WA 98245 Report Application Comments: Any file may be SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring examined by appointment during regular noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold business hours at the San Juan County impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by CD&P, Courthouse Annex, Friday Harbor. pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice of Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone Application can do so by submitting a written This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no statement to CD&P no later than the end date other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified for project comments specified above.

Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination Anyone who desires to provide testimony in environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a 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 plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, the basis for the appeal and a fee to requesting such from CD&P. A copy of the state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and CD&P within 21 days after the end of staff report for this project may be obtained Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. the SEPA comment period. from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing.

Permit Number

Project Description

End Date for SEPA Comments

Project Comments End Date**

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7/31/13

Hearing Islanders 8/14/13 Examiner Bank

8/7/13

Hearing Islanders 8/14/13 Examiner Bank

7/24/13

Hearing Body

Hearing Place

Hearing Date

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. (Suggested)

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ829401 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JULY 10, 2013

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Public Hearing The Directors of Shaw Island School District No. 10 will meet at the schoolhouse on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 3:10 p.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting a budget extension for the 2012-2013 General Fund.

Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budget exten-

sion. To examine a copy of the proposed budget prior to the meeting, please contact Diane Dallas, Business Manager at 468-2570 or ddallas@shaw.k12.wa.us.

LEGAL NO. S493743 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

July 3, 10, 2013.

Public Hearing The Directors of Shaw Island School District No. 10 will meet at the schoolhouse on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 3:10 p.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2013-2014 school budget.

Any person may attend the meeting and participate in discussion for or against the proposed budget. To examine a copy of the proposed bud-

get prior to the meeting, please contact Diane Dallas, Business Manager at 468-2570 or ddallas@shaw.k12.wa.us.

LEGAL NO. S493736 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

July 3, 10, 2013.

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