Islands' Sounder, December 04, 2013

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‘TIS THE SEASON Upcoming concerts, craft fairs and more this month Page 9

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Why medical air care raises concern

It’s a dog’s life

by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

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Orcas Island dog Leo enjoyed a stunning sunset on Turtleback Mountain last week. Read about ways to support the Orcas Animal Shelter this holiday season on page 3.

Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien made it clear to islanders that his main priority is the safety of islanders, and having numerous means of emergency transports help to make that possible.

“We want to use all the tools in the toolbox for you,” said O’Brien at a Nov. 26 community forum to provide islanders with accurate information regarding EMS transport and to listen to concerns. “We want to have the most options so we can care for you the best we can.”

Lately concerns have been directed to the two air emergency providers, Airlift Northwest and Island Air Ambulance, which both provide air transport for county patients, but island residents are wondering: what is happening with the two entities and what exactly is the difference between them?

O’Brien recognized at the gathering that there is confusion regarding the services of Airlift Northwest and Island Air, but he made it clear that OIFR always has and always will make medical

Kokanee salmon returning to Moran Creek

by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

The Fish Hatchery in Moran State Park had a busy night last week.

Hatchery staff helped sixty-two pairs of kokanee salmon spawn in one evening at Moran Creek.

“This is the first kokanee hatchery spawning.

It’s the first time sufficient numbers of kokanee have returned so that eggs could be collected for the hatchery; and, left for the natural spawning process.,” said Michel Vekved, of Friends of Moran, in a recent press release.

Fish Hatchery operations have taken place at Cascade Lake intermittently since the 1960s.

Nearly 72,000 gallons of water travel from Moran Creek through the hatchery and into

Cascade lake in a 24 hour period. In 2007 the structure next to Moran Creek was converted into the current hatchery. Friends of Moran raised funding for the structure including tanks, rearing troughs, plumbing components, viewing tank and more. The hatchery is accessible for viewing by park visitors.

In Moran Creek in 2009 there was a record number of kokanee, which are basically sockeye salmon, which over time have evolved to be fresh water fish. It was then estimated that the creek had between 300-400 kokanee. However, last year only 17 fish were found in the creek.

“There were so few that we let them spawn naturally, but we could see there was evidence of spawning,” said Mike O’Connell, a fish biologist for Long Live the Kings, who is on an

annual contract to work at the Moran hatchery.

Long Live the Kings is an organization dedicated to restoring wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest.

This year, O’Connell estimates there are probably several hundred fish at the creek.

The spawning process involves hatchery staff combining the male sperm with the female eggs and washing them with cold water to help solidify the process. Vekved estimates that three pounds of salmon eggs were collected.

The eggs are placed into the troughs inside the hatchery where they will grow and be monitored by park staff and volunteers. There will also be eggs raised at the Long Live the

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transportation decisions based on patients’ immediate medical needs.

Other transports OIFR deploys include the Sheriff ’s boat, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Homeland Security, Vessel Assist, Washington State Ferries and private vehicles.

O’Brien said that year to date OIFR has used Airlift 123 times, Island Air 40 times, the ferry four times, and twice they have used the U.S. Navy Helicopter and the U.S. Coast Guard boat.

Transports at a glance

Airlift Northwest is the University of Washingtonaffiliated emergency medical transport that uses mainly helicopters to fly critical-care patients directly to Seattle and Bellingham hospitals. The AirCare membership for transport by Airlift Northwest helicopter costs $79 a year in Washington. Airlift

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013• The Islands’ Sounder

Bailey family gives thanks after devastating house fire

by RITA BAILEY

Special to the Sounder

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Christian, Sabrina and Julia Bailey with their new quilts.

Having heard that we lost all our quilts in our house fire this past June, some of our island quilters spent countless hours working on beautiful quilts for our family.

We cannot tell you how much the quilts mean to us.

We have been surrounded by a community that is so full of love. From the early morning of the fire, our neighbors, the firefighters and Chief Kevin O’Brien were steadfast in their diligence, compassionate in their delivery of the news and vigilant in their investigation. We have not shown our gratitude or appreciation for all their efforts. This past

year has been one of our more challenging years as a family with illness, loss and tremendous sadness.

The thought that someone would deliberately set our home on fire has been painful, frightening and has tarnished the glow of our island paradise.

It is the love of a community, demonstrated through this amazingly generous gift that lifted our

hearts when we felt such discouragement.

I cannot tell you how much gratitude we have for the loving hands of Carol Sutton, Betty Marcum, Lynn Thomerson, Harriet Miller, Linda Libiez, Sherrie Sheiff, Linda Armstrong, Linda Bryant, Jenny DeGroot, Ellen Harbor, Keri Stone, Kate Marek, Sadie Bailey and Pat Diviny (I apologize for missing any others

whose hands and hearts contributed to these quilts).

Please know that when our new home is up, these quilts will remind us of the love of our Orcas community, and your timing could not have been more perfect.

We have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, and our quilts will always remind us of that. Thank you.

Helping the hungry

San Juan Propane holds week-long open house to benefit food bank

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The San Juan Propane crew, from left to right: Erick Crowe, Steve Maier, Jerry Davidson, Fiona Stone, Brian Wilson, John Vinson and Carla Stanley.

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Every year, the Orcas Island Food Bank encourages businesses to hold food drives or raise money. San Juan Propane has answered that call with a week-long open house event.

“This is a great locally inspired event where helping our neighbors can happen,” said Office Manager Fiona Stone. “We are honored to be able to support the food bank, which persistently aids in giving people something as basic as food.”

From Dec. 9 to 13, there will be an open house at its office at 593 Mt. Baker Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone who stops by can enjoy refreshments and cookies and

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buy a raffle ticket to win a propane-powered generator or give a non-perishable food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win one of three gift certificates for 100 gallons of propane. All proceeds from the event will benefit the food bank.

As of Oct. 1, the food bank has served 377 families and given 80,000 pounds of food.

That figure should reach 100,000 by the end of the holiday season.

If a business or organization would like to partner with the food bank to hold a food drive, call 376-4445 for information.

“It’s as simple as local people giving back to local people,” said San Juan Propane Manager Erick Crowe.

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Honoring your pets

Island youth gives back

by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

Just in time for the holiday season, the Orcas Animal Shelter is offering bricks in its “Faithful Friends” garden.

With prices ranging from $50 to $150, you can honor or memorialize a pet or person with an inscribed brick. Organizers say it’s a great gift idea.

A sign-up sheet is inserted inside this edition of the Islands’ Sounder. Visit the shelter at 84 Hope Lane in Eastsound or call 3766777 for more information.

Pictured above are some of the bricks already purchased by Orcas Islanders.

Kylar Dhaliwal, 11, started her journey into the world of entrepreneurship and philanthropy when she was just five years old.

While living in Oregon, she and her mother, Swaran, would hand-pick wild blueberries and bake pies and scones and make lemonade. Swaran is also known as Dr. D at Orcas Veterinary Service.

Kylar had a small booth and would donate some of her proceeds to the Ronald McDonald Foundation and United Paws.

“She has done some form of fundraising every year since she was six and picks a charity and donates some money to them,” said Swaran.

Forum covered local health care

by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

The local League of Women Voters at first reserved the library's meeting room for their forum on health care, taxes and Catholic hospitals, but switched to the Grange to accommodate a larger crowd.

It was an even bigger gathering than expected at a November meeting.

More than 130 people came to hear a discussion that touched on women's health care rights, the state and federal constitutions and the Catholic Bishops' Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care, among other issues.

Dave Miller, president of the Greater Seattle Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Jeff Mero, executive director of the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts, Cynthia Stewart, board member of the League of Women Voters of Washington, and Monica Harrington, women's health care advocate, presented their perspectives and answered audience questions.

Miller focused on the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 11 of the Washington Constitution, both of which, according to Miller, preclude application of the Bishops' health care rules for Catholic hospitals funded in part with tax dollars. He emphasized the

"public money" sentence in Article 11: "No public money or property shall be appropriated for or applied to any religious worship, exercise or instruction, or the support of any religious establishment."

Mero, long-time lobbyist for hospitals and now director of the Washington Public Hospital District Association, opined that the issues under discussion were “very, very important” to delivery of health care in the state – and the issues were almost certainly going to be decided by the Washington courts within the next ten years. Reminding the group that “it’s hard to argue against religious freedom,” Mero pointed out that property taxes support 50 local hospital districts and 43 hospitals, many in rural areas and many, including PeaceIsland Hospital on San Juan Island, owned and operated by nonprofit corporations affiliated with the Catholic Church.

“We all must be willing to listen and talk on both sides of the issue,” he said

reminding the crowd that the people of the state voted for reproductive rights for women and voted for life-ending options for terminally ill patients.

He said, "Hospitals across the state are sensitized to these issues, and women have raised awareness and raised the temperature of these issues."

Harrington, who was raised a Catholic and attended Catholic schools as a child, reviewed two “horrific” examples of women in Washington subjected to enforcement of abortion prohibitions in Catholic hospitals and later pointed out that women affected by enforcement of Catholic health care directives “don’t want to get out front” on issues involving their own terminated pregnancies.

Harrington emphasized that the issues were about "more than abortion."

Pointing out that some Catholic hospitals, including PeaceIsland, were now saying that birth control was strictly a matter to

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be decided “in complete confidence” between a woman and her physician, Harrington reminded the audience that complete medical records showing birth control use must be made available for all healthcare purposes.

She also said that Catholic hospitals would not perform vasectomies or tubal ligations for contraceptive purposes and that the allmale bishops’ position required close linkage of all sex acts to procreation and conception.

“I've probably never had sex in my life in a way that a Catholic bishop would approve of,” said Harrington to a few chuckles and raised eyebrows.

Kylar said she wanted to donate the funds because, “people and animals needed help.”

After years of baking she decided to learn how to sew.

She started sewing pillowcases when she was six and has perfected the art over the years.

Now she is selling holiday-themed pillowcases on Orcas and donating 20 percent of the proceeds to the Orcas Animal Protection Society.

After her family adopted two kittens this year she decided it was the best organization to receive her donations. Pillowcases are $25 for a pair and $15 for a single. Orders can be made via email to kreativesky@ gmail.com. You can also request custom-made pillowcases.

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Editorial

Be smart about your holiday parties

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lmost every 90 seconds, a person in the U.S. is injured in a drunk driving crash and one in three people will be involved in a drunk driving crash in their lifetime. An average drunk driver has gotten behind the wheel 80 times before his/her first arrest.

We don’t have many fatalities or grievous injuries from car wrecks here on Orcas, but they happen every few years. We’re lucky it’s not more often. The Sheriff ’s Log is always peppered with Driving Under the Influence incidents.

There is simply no excuse for driving while intoxicated or impaired. When you get behind the wheel of 4,000 pounds moving at speeds of 35 miles per hour and more, you need to be alert and sober. We’ve all seen the mangled remains of cars and devastation of families left in the wake of drunk driving collisions.

Try to remember these scenes before you say “Oh, I’ve only had a few drinks, I am fine to drive home.”

About one-third of the drunk driving problem – arrests, crashes, deaths, and injuries – comes from repeat offenders. At any given point we potentially share the roads with 2 million people with three or more drunk driving offenses (source: MADD.org).

So not only should we never drive a car while impaired, we should also be aware of others behaving erratically on the road.

Tips for hosting a responsible get-together Information Provided by the Lopez Island Prevention Coalition.

• Control access to the alcohol you provide.

• Avoid serving from common sources such as kegs or punch bowls.

• Offer soft drinks, fruit juices, bottled water and coffee so that your quests have an alternative to alcohol.

• Allow quests to have only one drink at a time. Discourage competitive or rapid drinking.

• Provide plenty of appetizers, snacks and other foods.

• Plan entertainment and other activities so that drinking alcohol is not the primary focus of the party.

• Remember, it is illegal to serve alcohol to young adults under the age of 21.

• Make sure anyone who is visibly intoxicated does not receive any more alcohol and is not left alone. Even if the guest is not driving, an impaired guest can be injured or injure others in many ways, not just in a car.

• When necessary, provide alternate transportation for impaired guests. Either call a cab, or enlist the help of sober friends to take the impaired guest home.

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To the Editor: CenturyLink to look at service adjustments Because of the recent outage caused by the undersea fiber optic cable cut, CenturyLink is actively working on a solution for out of service adjustments. We know and understand that the outage was a hardship for all impacted customers in the San Juan Islands, and we appreciate your patience while we consider all options and formulate a plan. We will continue to communicate our progress.

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Cost of health care is nothing to celebrate On the subject of PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical center reaching their one-year anniversary and celebrating a series of “firsts” let me be among those, of presumably many, in relating my own experience of firsts with the new face of medical care on San Juan Island.

The first of having my daughter treated for a hot water scald on her arm and paying $610 for some aloe and a bandage.

The first of having my son receive a brief medical exam and paying $350 for the privilege.

The first of having my wife speak to a doctor and receive a blood test and being hit with an invoice of $878.

And the first of having a small shard removed from under my fingernail, which took three hours and four separate Marcaine injections for a routine nerve block, while the actual removal took two minutes, followed by a bill for $998, 50 percent of which for the numerous Marcaine shots that left my hand numb and useless for two days afterwards.

As someone who works construction and as a parent of two children, I have had numerous occasions to visit the old PIMC for care. Yes, the floors were cracked linoleum, the walls needed another coat of paint and the

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lighting was harsh fluorescents, but you left there after being treated satisfied that you were not being outrageously gouged by the cost of medical care, alas something I have yet to experience at Peace Health.

So congratulations PIMC CEO Jim Barnhart on your $30 million hospital, with the wonderful art on the walls and the gorgeously landscaped grounds in joining the exalted company of the island grocery stores, gas stations and ferry transport in making San Juan Island an increasingly unaffordable place to live and work.

You must be awfully proud.

Declan Place Friday Harbor

Questions about OPALCO’s broadband Thank you to the Islands’ Sounder for its timely report (Nov. 22, 2013) on OPALCO’s latest broadband plan. I also appreciate how OPALCO has gone beyond the call of duty to help us through the difficulties caused by CenturyLink’s cable break.

OPALCO clearly has a role to play to fill the communication void. The support for OPALCO to expand broadband services in the county is greater than ever. The board has thus decided to accelerate and fund this effort through the use of OPALCO equity and electricity rates.

I trust that OPALCO will do a competent job based on financial prudence, transparency and its wish to serve its members. To demonstrate these qualities on this important decision, I request the following information to be made

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public to all members.

1. The details of the broadband investment plan and financial analysis. What does the approved $12 million budget include? How will the $72 million long-term cost be paid for? What’s the cost-benefit ratio for the coop? What are the risks?

2. Cost allocation and affordability. What’s the cost split between electricity and communication network users? What’s the impact on the electricity bills? I heard the electricity rates will increase 18% from broadband alone in the next three years – is this true? If so, how will this affect affordability of electricity?

3. More detailed information and meeting minutes in future board packets, especially on items of policy and financial significance to the co-op. The Nov 21 board packet, for example, which led to the decision to speed up broadband, left the “Broadband Deployment Options” page blank.

OPALCO’s earlier broadband proposal of charging every electricity user $10/month to underwrite the $35 million investment was abandoned due to insufficient subscriptions to make the venture financially feasible.

Now members are not given much information on the new plan, let alone the opportunity to vote with our checkbook, but the price tag has risen to as high as $72 million!

As a coop, we, members, would like to be treated as partners/coowners, not as passive bill-payers with no voice in decision-making.

Thank you.

Chom Greacen Lopez Island

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Orcas, Lopez, Shaw Islands Peter Ranke Vincent property values up

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San Juan Island and Friday Harbor values decreased over last year Notices of Value for 2013 were mailed in mid-November to 11,078 San Juan County property owners representing a total of 14,020 parcels.

Notices were not mailed for 4,000 parcels whose values did not change since 2012.

This is the second year for annual valuations in San Juan County, so changes in valuation are significantly less than what was seen in prior years when they were reappraised on a three- to four-year cycle.

County wide, values have dropped by 0.8 percent since 2012. The largest average change in value was in the Town of Friday Harbor, which decreased by 4.9 percent.

The overall decrease in value for San Juan Island was 2.1 percent.

Shaw, Lopez and Orcas Islands showed minor increases in assessed values of 1.7 percent, 0.4 percent and 0.3 percent respectively.

Under the new system of annual valuations, all properties are re-assessed every year at market value, creating improved fairness, uniformity and equity county wide and eliminating large increases (or decreases) in assessed values that sometimes resulted from a multi-year cycle.

If taxpayers have questions about the valuations reflected on their Notices of Value, contact the Assessor’s Office at 3782172. To see a chart of value changes by service district, go to sanjuanco.com/news/ NewsRelease.aspx?nr=63

Learn how to get help for PTSD Military veterans seeking help to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can now get free or low-cost counseling sessions using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), thanks to the Veterans Stress Project.

This informational meeting about the EFT and its benefits is open to the public and will be held on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., at the Orcas Island American Legion Post 93 located at 793 Crescent Beach Drive in Eastsound.

At the meeting, a 78-minute documentary from the Veterans Stress Project will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

Refreshments will be served.

The Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as “tapping,” has helped thousands of vets eliminate stress and depression. As one veteran says in a testimonial, it just “wipes the slate clean so you can start over.”

According to the Veterans Stress Project, an estimated 300,000 veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The Veterans Stress Project is an initiative of the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, a nonprofit research and teaching institution not affiliated with the government or any religious group.

For info, visit http://stressproject.org/ or contact Larry Hughes at 347-244-0507.

Peter Ranke Vincent died on Nov. 23, 2013. He was born on April 17, 1926 in Seattle, Wash. Peter was the great-grandson of Seattle pioneers Otto and Dora Ranke. He attended school in Seattle and California, and attended the University of Washington where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity. Throughout his years Peter had a successful career in banking and real estate. He and his family resided on Orcas Island for 15 years where he was very active in community affairs

Bruce W. Ballanger Bruce W. Ballanger passed on the morning of Wednesday November 20, 2013 after being ill for quite some time in Las Vegas, Nev. Bruce was born to Roy and Lora Ballanger in 1928 in Whittier, Calif., where he also grew up. Bruce graduated High School from Whittier Union High in 1946. Right after high school he started work at Chrysler Automotive as head painter; he left after 23 years.

In 1950 he joined the army and was a PFC Gunners Mate in the Korean War until 1952. Shortly after he married Donna J. Ballanger

Public meetings WEDS, DEC. 4 • Councilman Rick Hughes hosts town hall meeting, 5 to 7 p.m., Eastsound Firehall.

SALMON FROM 1 Kings’ Glenwood Hatchery, also on Orcas, which will later be released into Cascade Lake.

Over the past couple of years, Long Live the Kings has received 150,000 kokanee eggs from Whatcom and raised them on their Glenwood site. In the last few years they have reared fry to a larger size to ensure better survival rate. According to O’Connell, the Department of Fish and Wildlife used to stock Cascade, but it discontinued the practice five years ago. After the program disappeared

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fishing opportunities also decreased.

“Now that Long Live the Kings has tried to take over stocking we are seeing the fruits of that labor. There is better fishing and adults [salmon] are returning,” said O’Connell.

Kokanee are still grouping together and swimming up Moran Creek. Visitors can carefully walk along the creek to see the spawning process and kokanee life cycle.

For more info about Long Live the Kings, visit www.lltk.org/. For info on the Moran hatchery visit friendsofmoran. comprojects.

THURS, DEC. 5 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

TUES, DEC. 10 • Orcas Island Public Library Board, 8:30 a.m., ibrary.

• Orcas Fire District Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall.

WEDS, DEC. 11 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.

THURS, DEC. 12 • Orcas Island Park & Recreation District, 4 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

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

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such as the Orcas Chamber, Library and Lions. He was a member of the WAC, Seattle Tennis Club, Broadmoor Golf Club, and Marrakesh CC in Palm Desert, Calif.

Preceded in death by his first wife Joan Connor Vincent, sons David C. and Peter R. Survived by wife Marylyn of 55 years and children Susan V. Klein of Polson Mont., Michael J. Vincent of Lake Oswego, Ore., Carol V. Spielman of Billings, Mont., Steven R. Vincent of Kirkland, Wash., sister Martha T. Trekell of La Jolla, Calif., and numerous grandchildren.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. at Epiphany Church, 1805 38th Ave., Seattle, WA on April 11, 1952.

In 1969, Bruce and his family moved to Orcas Island, Wash., to join his brother Marvin and his wife Harriett Miller where he then became co-owner of Island Hardware & Supply.

In 1991 Bruce and Donna retired from Island Hardware & Supply and became snowbirds traveling from Orcas Island to Las Vegas, Nev. Bruce enjoyed many activities including being a member of The Grange, participating in the Community Church and spending their time organizing The Fly-In. In the winter of 2005 Bruce and Donna moved to Las Vegas, Nev., permanently.

Bruce is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Denise Barfoot and her

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A 2 p.m. reception to follow at the Broadmoor Golf Club.

A private internment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Arrangements entrusted to People's Memorial Funeral Co-op.

husband Harold Barfoot, son Edward and his wife Cindy, son Barry and his wife Mary and his four grandchildren Farren Fry, Alexander Ballanger, Molly Ballanger, Garrett Ballanger and his great granddaughter Madyson Fry. A memorial service may take place at a later date.

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Customs causes controversy

by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor

A potential hardening of Friday Harbor’s small town charm topped the list of concerns raised by islanders in a November meeting about the pending relocation of the local U.S. Customs and Border Protection headquarters into the heart of the town.

The "All Community Meeting," drew about 70 residents who questioned why the federal security agency would need 4,500 square feet of office space for a new headquarters in the heart of town – almost seven times the size of its current location at the Port of Friday Harbor.

“Inappropriate,” Friday

Harbor business owner Robyn Zenek labeled the pending relocation.

The effect that a ramped up presence by federal enforcement agents might have on the town’s atmosphere and on the island’s economics stood out as a frustration for about 20 local merchants.

Fol l ow i ng an introductory fact-finding session, meeting moderator Grisha Krivchenia asked “Why do these guys need so much space at such an expense?”

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agreement in late August with building owner Gordy Petersen for use of ground floor office space in Friday Harbor Center. News of the deal surfaced in late October.

The value of the 10-year lease, according to GSA’s Stephanie Kenitzer, totals $2.1 million, which includes rental fees, tenant improvements, building services and six parking spaces.

Created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Department of Homeland Security, now the largest police or lawenforcement agency in the U.S., is the third largest department of the federal government, exceeded only by the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

The 4,500 square foot retail space will be used to house the seven Customs and Border Protecton agents now working out of 660 square feet of leased

space at the port, home to the local Customs detachment for more than three decades.

Friday Harbor is one of 67 U.S. ports of entry managed by the Seattle Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

CBP officers have operated out of rented space at the port since 1978. That space, about 660 square feet, is rented to CBP for $1,473 per month under a lease that expires in May, 2014, according to port Director Marilyn O’Conner.

Krivchenia said the meeting evolved out of concerns first raised and circulated on Facebook pages, “Citizens for the Core” and “No DHS in FH.” He said the face-to-face meeting allowed supporters to separate fact from fiction, discuss alternatives, accept specific tasks, develop strategies and develop a unified message.

Farm to Cafeteria reaches its goal On Nov. 30 when the campaign officially ended, the Farm to Cafeteria “Edible Eats and Education” crowdfunder on indiegogo.com reached its matching goal of $11,000 and exceeded it by another $1,227 because of 155 individuals contributing from $10 to $1,000 online.

Prior to the online fundraiser, a group of people agreed to match the online goal of $11,000. That group included Joe Cohen and Martha Farish, Dave Abrams, Bob and Phyllis Henigson, a matching Microsoft allocation, Janet Brownell and Lance Evans, and others. Another 14 contributed by check which brought the grand total raised to $23,662.

This was the biggest single and most significant fundraiser ever launched for the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program. They are now able to purchase more produce, fruits and meats from local farms, increase the hours of the garden keeper and create more learning opportunities in the expanded school garden.

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MEDICAL FROM 1 Northwest also has a fixed wing aircraft.

Island Air Ambulance provides county residents and visitors with basic life support transport in an airplane between county airports and airports in Bellingham and Seattle.

Today most patients requiring air medical transport from San Juan Island fly with Island Air Ambulance, according to Larry Wall, director of critical care transport for San Juan Island EMS. The service results in no out-of-pocket costs to residents of San Juan Island, Pearl Island, Brown Island, Henry Island, Stuart Island, Johns Island and Spieden Island, which are all part of the taxing district that supports San Juan Island EMS. There are a number of differences in equipment and services available from each program, the primary one being that Airlift Northwest helicopters fly directly to hospitals with landing pads, while fixedwing planes must land at airports.

Individual annual membership for Island Air for those who live outside of the taxing district, like Orcas residents, is $45 a year and the family annual membership is $55.

O’Brien made it clear that he is not “selling” Airlift or Island Air, but that personally he and his family have signed up for both.

“I know that if my family member had an accident and there was a chance that we could not use Airlift and had to use Medevac [Island Air] I would not want that out of pocket expense,” he said. “I want to protect my family.”

According to Airlift Northwest Director Chris Martin, in 2011 the company completed 552

missions to the county and in 2012, the number decreased to 370.

At the meeting, Airlift Northwest’s Director of Finance Cindy McFeely added that their flight volume is decreasing everywhere they fly. Despite that, she told islanders that Airlift flights are going up on Orcas from 109 in 2011 to 136 in 2013.

She added that one major comparison between the two entities is that Airlift gets paid by insurance companies and Island Air gets paid by the hospital district whether they fly or not.

Concerns

Long-time islander John Erly said he was concerned that Dr. Michael Sullivan, who is medical control for the islands (meaning he makes the final call to who flies where, when and in what) is also an ER doctor and the Emergency Medicine Department Chair at Peace Island Medical Center, where Island Air is based. Erly said that Sullivan has a conflict of interest.

Assistant Fire Chief Mik Preysz responded that he has worked with Sullivan for many years and has never seen him make a call that was not in the best interest of the patient.

Other concerns came from outer-island residents who wondered if Island Air could put Airlift Northwest out of business, leaving them with much fewer options when it comes to emergency transport.

McFeely said she could not answer that question with specifics, but that Airlift is trying everything they can to keep flying in the islands.

“We are concerned that Airlift may not be on the island someday,” said a Crane Island resident. “We depend on it.”

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OCS students help Santa Ships coming to Orcas this month with yard work Ferry Landing

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L-R: Mr. Worley, Elliott Claus, Eric Whitehead, Tommy Allgaier, Chase Kantrud, Alicia Susol, Kevin Campos, Alenna Garcia, Mara Nutt, Amy Albright, Elijah Everett.

Orcas Christian School students performed community service on Nov. 22 to an anonymous recipient.

“I’m so grateful for the hard work the young people accomplished in my yard. Their delightful spirits shone through,” said the local beneficiary.

Every other month the kids do a local project for someone in need.

The Orcas Island Lions club announces the arrival of the Lions Annual Christmas Ship on Dec. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Ferry Landing.

The Santa Ship has been sailing the waters of Northern Puget Sound since its inception in 1947, when islanders first asked a ship’s captain to bring Santa to them because it was difficult to get their children to Santa on the mainland.

Each year the ship with its crew of 50 Lions dressed as clowns, elves and pirates leaves Bellingham bound first for the Canadian Gulf Islands.

On Saturday they visit the islands of Waldron, Saturna, Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Salt Spring, where it ties up for the night.

On Sunday the ship continues its journey to

the San Juans, stopping at Stuart, Orcas, Shaw, Blakely, Lopez and Decatur, before returning to Bellingham.

Once secured at the dock the ship disgorges it crew with clowns making balloon animals, pirates challenging children to sword fights and the eight person choir, dressed in red shawls and top hats, providing carols.

Santa and Mrs. Claus then will disembark to meet with the island children.

Once again this year, come rain or shine, the ship will arrive at the San Juan County Public Dock.

It will only stay for about 40 minutes.

Refreshments will once again be provided by the Orcas Village Store. Parking will be available in the upper ferry lot, at the Post Office and along the road, but arrive early to get a spot.

Deer Harbor The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is hosting Santa’s Ship on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Deer Harbor Marina.

Santa fans, big and small, are invited to welcome him at the marina, then follow him to Deer Harbor Community Club at 4319 Deer Harbor Road, where the celebration will

continue.

The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary, sponsors of this annual event, decorate the Community Club, serve refreshments, and help Santa deliver gifts to children 12 and under until noon.

“Don’t forget to bring your cameras,” say organizers.

For more information, call 376-4110.

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Holiday happenings

Concerts and holiday fairs: now through mid-Dec

DEC. 1 TO JAN. 1 • At the Third Annual Rosario Festival of Trees, local nonprofit organizations decorate holiday trees in the Moran Mansion at Rosario for the public to vote on their favorites. All $1 tickets are entered into raffle drawings for two nights in Seattle, a spa membership and dinner for two at The Mansion Restaurant. All proceeds go to the nonprofits along with a donation to each organization from Rosario Resort and Spa.

DEC. 6, 7, AND 8 • Kick off your holiday shopping with Shop the Rock on Orcas Island, special discounts for shoppers.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6 • Annual tree lighting ceremony, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Eastsound Village Green, music by the Orcas Island Community Band, cider and cookies and a visit from Santa with toys for children. Tree lighting is at 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

• The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the legion on Crescent Beach Drive.

There are local craft vendors, a soup bistro with homemade soup, a bake sale and a raffle for three baskets. The baskets have a theme each year: holiday, bath and beauty

and kitchen. The auxiliary members donate the items for the baskets.

Raffle tickets are on sale now and the auxiliary will be selling them at Island Market on Friday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m as well as at the bazaar on Dec. 7. The drawing for baskets will be at 3 p.m. that day.

All proceeds from the bazaar help fund scholarships to graduating seniors each year.

• Friends of the Library Holiday Tea, 1 to 4 p.m., enjoy tea and cookies while you listen to music or make a craft with your children at the library. At 2 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7 AND SUNDAY, DEC. 8 • The 24th annual Artisan’s Faire at the Odd Fellows Hall features art, crafts, gifts and food from Orcas Islanders. It is on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Kitchen will once again be serving up yummy food downstairs. There will be several gift baskets raffled off; anyone who makes a purchase at the fair will be entered in the raffle.

• Orcas Choral Society holiday concert, Orcas Center, featuring old and new favorites. Dec. 7 performance is at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 is at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15, $5 students.

• Windham Hill artist Jeff Johnson brings the community his annual Celtic Christmas Special at two concerts at the Orcas Island Community Church, starting at 6 p.m. They are free and open to the public. Register online at: http://www.orcaschurch.org or call

376-6422. Johnson’s ensemble is an international collaboration between American composer and keyboardist, Jeff Johnson; Dublin’s Irish flutist, Brian Dunning and American violinist, Wendy Goodwin.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12 AND FRIDAY DEC. 13 • Pianist Viktor Valkov and Cellist Lachezar Kostov, originally from Bulgaria, will perform at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival's “Leaves of Gold” Fundraising Concert, Rosario Resort, 6 p.m. Tickets are $150. For reservations, call 376-6636 or joyce@oicmf.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14 • A tradition for 23 years, Orcas Island Community Band in concert at Orcas Center, 2 p.m., admission by donation. The band will perform a wide variety of music – plus songs of the season. Join in the carols sing-a-long at the show’s end and the free dessert party afterwards.

Co-conductors Jim Shaffer Bauck and Karen Key Speck say that there is music for everyone. The mid-day show time is to accommodate families with children and seniors not wishing to drive at night.

• The 22nd annual Candlelight Spiral Walk will start at 1 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall.

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Rosario hosts ‘Festival of Trees’ Christmas trees decorated by ten local nonprofits return to light up the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort & Spa during the month of December.

Sponsored by the resort, the Festival of Trees is designed to be a fundraiser during this holiday season for ten organizations, including Orcas Island Choral Society, Friends of Moran State Park, Orcas Island Children’s House, Orcas Animal Protection Society, Orcas Island Farm

to Cafeteria, Kaleidoscope, The Funhouse-Commons, OPAL Community Land Trust, and newcomers Wolf Hollow and Orcas Family Health Center.

The public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing a vote at $1 per ticket throughout the month of December. Each organization will receive the voting dollars, with the top three most voted trees winning additional cash prizes from Rosario Resort.

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Sunday 11:00 am St. David’s Chuch 760 Park St., Friday Harbor Sunday 9:00 am Center Chuch 312 Davis Bay Rd., Lopez Island Pastor Anne Hall Sunday 1:15 pm Emmanuel Chuch 242 Main St., Eastsound 468-3025 • pastoranne@lutheransanjuans.org

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Orcas - St Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 1:00 pm Sundays Lopez - Center Chuch Mass 10:30 pm Saturdays

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays at 11:30 am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) Call Suzanne Olson 376-8007

All voter tickets will also be entered into a raffle to win prizes including two roundtrip tickets from Orcas Island to Seattle on Kenmore Air with a twonight hotel stay, dinner for two at The Mansion Restaurant, and a twomonth Rosario spa pass.

“I’m humbled to witness such a spirit of giving throughout December and only hope that we can continue to draw more people to come be a part of and experience it as well,” said Jenole Peacock, the event organizer.

The Moran Mansion is open daily from 8 a.m.

– 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the front desk of Rosario before touring the tree display.

A special open house will be held on Friday, December 20 through Sunday, December 22 with complimentary hot apple cider and cookies available.

Enjoy caroling by the Orcas Island Choral Society on Friday, December 20 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Beers and Brats on Sunday, December 22 from 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. featuring a rotating, casual, pub-style chalkboard menu, 50 percent off the entire beer list, and fun, stimulating trivia starting at 6 p.m.

Contributed photo The Orcas Island Choral Society decorating their “12 Days of Everything” themed tree.

The Annual December holiday tea It’s the special Garden Club meeting islanders look forward to all year, the December Holiday Tea. Bring you prettiest flowered tea cup and your good cheer to hear our speaker Kari Koski, owner of Kari’s Island Elixirs.

“Shrubs, Switchels, and Bitters, Oh My!” will give you a new outlook on what a shrub is. You may think you know what a shrub is, but think again, and this time think fruit, vinegar, sugar,

something to sip, infuse in a carbonated beverage, or use in a dessert. Kari Koski, coming to us from San Juan Island, was a hit at the county fair this past summer. She will demonstrate how to make seasonal botanical blends and cocktail recipes and even give us a taste.

Members will enjoy the potluck lunch on tables with holiday centerpieces created by the Nest in Eastsound and given away in a drawing to round out our festive meeting. For further info, see www.orcasislandgardenclub.org.

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ART SHOW: The Gallery announces a new “Small Works” exhibition for the holiday season. The gallery is located at 374 North Beach Road (north of Wildlife Cycles).

thursday, dec. 5 BINGO: The Sons of The

American Legion are sponsoring bingo to benefit Kaleidoscope Preschool and Childcare Center, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each game is 50 cents and winnings are half the pot. If you wear your Kaleidoscope Tee shirt your first game is free.

Concessions provided. Call 376-2484 for more info.

“AlmOST mAINe”: Nineteen

Orcas actors present this acclaimed romantic comedy consisting of nine vignettes, at the Grange, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and available at Darvill’s Bookstore or at the door.

saturday, dec. 7 SANTA SHIP: The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is hosting Santa’s Ship at the Deer Harbor Marina, 10 a.m. followed by gifts and refreshments at the Deer Harbor Community Club until noon.

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Weds., dec. 11 FUNDRAISING DINNeR:

Authentic Costa Rican cuisine by Heather Thomas, fundraiser dinner for Orcas Christian School, proceeds will go toward the OCS Mission Trip to Costa Rica in March, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Children 12 and under $8, adults $12, Orcas Christian School High School Lunch Room.

SPeCIAl HOlIDAY TeA: Orcas Center, Madrona Room, 10:30 a.m. Potluck and prizes, Kari Koski of Kari’s Island Elixirs is the speaker.

For more info, go to www. orcasislandgardenclub.org.

sun. – ongoing AlCOHOlICS ANONYmOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

ADUlT VOlleYBAll: Adult rec volleyball indoors. Play every Sunday, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.

Mon. – ongoing AlCOHOlICS ANONYmOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

Al-ANON: 7 p.m., 197

Main Street, Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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6:30 p.m. Benson Hall, Emmanuel.

AA FOR meN: 7-8 p.m. Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

Cancer Airport looks at reconstruction support Airport manager

The Orcas Airport is embarking on a major reconstruction project scheduled for next year.

We will have a public meeting about the project on Thursday, Dec 12 at 5 p.m.

The $6 million project includes rehabilitation of the runway, rehabilitation and moving the parallel taxiway to meet FAA design standards, regrading the lateral profile and airport shoulders to meet current FAA design standards for safety, new LED runway lighting that will reduce energy usage, stormwater drainage improvements and possible wetland improvements as mitigation.

An FAA grant is funding 90 percent of the project

with the remaining funds paid from airport revenues, including taxes.

The scope of this endeavor necessitates an Environmental Assessment to comply with the Federal National Environmental Policy Act and State Environmental Policy.

The kickoff meeting is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the project, the Environmental Assessment process, as well as future opportunities to comment on the project’s impacts on the entire spectrum of environmental concerns, including air and water quality, threatened and endangered species, historic and cultural artifacts, and social and economic life.

To help project meeting attendance, we are asking people to send an email to orcasairport@rockisland.

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com indicating they plan to attend. Then we will pick our venue for the meeting.

People can also call me at 376-5285 or stop by the airport office in the terminal.

While the environmental assessment is in progress, the public (and pilots) may see personnel surveying in the vicinity of the runway to conduct the assessment.

We issue Notices to Airman through the FAA to ensure that pilots are aware of the surveyors’ presence.

We also notify personnel working near the runway to have training, equipment and procedures to ensure they are safe and not a hazard to aircraft.

KIWANIS: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.

Weds. – ongoing AlCOHOlICS ANONYmOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. lIONS ClUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion.

thurs. – ongoing Al-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson

Hall, Emmanuel Church.

NARCOTICS ANONYmOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Aly, Eastsound. lIBRARY STORY TImeS: 11

a.m., Library children’s room, for ages three-six.

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AlCOHOlICS ANONYmOUS:

Community Church Family Center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

sat. – ongoing AlCOHOlICS ANONYmOUS: 8 - 9 a.m. & 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. Last Saturday of the month, AA potluck, Parish Hall, 6 p.m. lIBRARY STORY TImeS: 11 a.m., Library children’s room.

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On Thursday Dec. 12, 5 p.m., in the Fireside Room, at the Community Church, a Christmas celebration will be held by the Cancer Support Group. Christmas is a perfect time to celebrate successes large and small.

Like all meetings participants share stories, identify resources, and support one another.

This is a monthly, no cost, confidential support group for anyone touched by cancer.

If you, or anyone you know, is dealing with issues related to cancer, you are welcome to come.

For further information call Michael or Sue at 3764401.

As the holidays approach, memories come to mind of seasons past.

Memories hold us close to those we love. Remembering is a part of healing.

With this in mind, we invite you and your family to join us for a special event:

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Orcas Center play auditions Free ‘Sing-Along Messiah’ at the Community Church Orcas Center auditions for four adult actors for the play “39 Steps,� a hysterically funny spoof on the Alfred Hitchcock movie by the same name.

Auditions are on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the OffCenter Black Box. Rehearsals are in January and February, with performances Feb. 13 through 22, 2014.

The play is directed by Robert Hall (he played Fagin in “Oliver!â€?) and performed on the OffCenter Stage. For more information call Sparks at 376-2281 ext. 2 or email sparks@ orcascenter.org.Â

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Celebrate the Joy of the Holiday Season with your friends and neighbors at this year’s karaoke-style sing-along of Handel’s “Messiah� at the Orcas Island Community Church on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Bring your music score or come early to borrow a score at the door. “No muss, no fuss, come sing with us,� say organizers. “Many thanks to Pastor Dick Staub and the staff of Orcas Island Community Church for graciously hosting this free community tradition.�

‘Exploring Coast Salish Prehistory’ The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila present “Exploring Coast Salish Prehistory: the Stories Archaeology Tells� by Dr. Julie Stein of the Burke Museum.

She will present on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Larry Norman Lodge, Camp Orkila.

The lecture is part of the “Family Night� event that includes a free dinner provided by Camp Orkila from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Kids crafts are available during the talk.

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Come learn about the people who first inhabited our region. The lecture is free to the public.

The Lecture Series is presented by program partners The SeaDoc Society and YMCA Camp Orkila.

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TS No.: WA-13-540693-SH APN No.: 351162003000 Title Order No.: 130012575-WA-GSO Grantor(s): VIRGINIA KANE Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2007 0105037 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et. seq. I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/13/2013, at 10:00 AM At the main entrance to the Superior Courthouse, 350 Court Street #7, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of San Juan, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 3, ALTERATION PLAT OF FOXHALL PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 5 OF PLATS, PAGES 79 AND 79A, RECORDS SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 581 KELSANDO CIR , FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 9271 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 1/3/2007, recorded 01/05/2007, under 2007 0105037 records of San Juan County, Washington, from VIRGINIA KANE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Grantor(s), to LANDSAFE TITLE OF WASHINGTON, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. (or

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by its successors-in-interest and/or assigns, if any), to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 . II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $98,085.71 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $352,063.42, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 7/1/2010, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/13/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/2/2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/2/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

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terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME VIRGINIA KANE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN ADDRESS 581 KELSANDO CIR, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 9271 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

These requirements were completed as of 3/5/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings

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under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee.

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This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 8/9/2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (866) 645-7711 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-13-540693-SH P1054278 11/13, 12/04/2013 LEGAL NO. S524469 Published: The Islands’ Sounder November 13, December 4, 2013.

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Christmas bird count is coming Contributed photo

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EASTSOUND The Barnacle Tapas bar and restaurant 249 Prune Alley Open 5 pm to midnight, Closed Mondays Chimayo (376-6394) Lunch Our House Mall (N. Beach Rd) 11 am – 2:30 pm (Mon – Sat) Enzos Caffe (376-3732) N. Beach Rd Open daily 7:30 to 4 pm Creperie open Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 3 pm Lower Tavern (376-4848) Lunch & Dinner 46 Prune Alley Opens daily at 11 am Food to 10 pm (Sun – Thurs) Food to 11 pm (Fri & Sat)

Mijitas Mexican Kitchen (376-6722) Dinner 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-8pm Happy Hour 3-5:30 pm (Tue-Sat) The Madrona Bar & Grill (376-7171) Lunch & Dinner 310 Main Street 11:30 am – 9 pm (Sun - Thurs) 11:30 am - 10 pm (Fri & Sat) 3 pm - 6 pm Happy Hour (M-F) Pizzeria Portofino 376-2085 Dine-In/ Take-Out 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) Open Daily at 4:30 pm Closed Sunday Sazio di Notte (376-6394) Dinner Our House Mall (N. Beach Rd) 5:30 pm – 10 pm (Mon – Sat)

TeeJay’s Tacos Oddfellows Hall, 376-6337 Hours: Thurs-Sat Noon to 6 pm

WEST SOUND West Sound Cafe (376-4440) Dinner 4362 Crow Valley Road 5 pm – 8:30 pm (Thurs-Sat)

ORCAS LANDING Orcas Hotel 376-4300 Octavia’s Bistro Mon-Sunday Bar 4 to 9 pm Dinner 5 to 8:30 pm Orcas Hotel Cafe Mon-Thurs 6 am to 5:30 pm Fri-Sun 6 am to 6:30 pm www.orcashotel.com

To advertise, call Colleen, 376-4500 Cost: $12 per listing, 6 lines max.

The swans are back and it’s time to think Christmas Bird Count. San Juan Islands Audubon Society is holding their count on Saturday, Jan. 4.

In 1900 ornithologist Frank Chapman along with other conservationists were disturbed at the slaughter of birds in the annual holiday event called the “side hunt.”

The team that shot the most birds and other small animals was the winner.

As a protest, Chapman organized 27 friends in 25 locations on Christmas Day, 1900 to count live animals instead of shooting them.

The CBC became an

annual event and chapters across North America started their own count. Each Audubon chapter chooses a 24-hour time period from the middle of December to early January for their count. The area covered is a 15-mile diameter wide circle of about 177 square miles. Every bird seen or heard is counted. There is also a three-day period on each end of the count day to record additional birds.

The count area is most of Lopez, all of Shaw, about a third of Orcas and most of San Juan Island. Hundreds of people participate by either walking, driving, or going by boat. Some routes are established and some people just monitor their own backyard.

Results from the counts can be found at http:// netapp.audub on.org/ cbcobservation/. For more info and to join, call Barbara Jensen at 378-3068.

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