Journal of the San Juans, January 01, 2014

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Big draw: National Parks welcomes record-setting crowd in 2013

Tops in entertainment; a look back in pictures at 2013 and the arts

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More than a vista ‘marred’ by waterfront clearcut, what course will local officials take?

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Top 10 stories of 2013 From failed fiber optics to unprecedented fires, to a mysterious blue-eyed fish emerging from the deep (actually, a shark), there was no shortage of compelling events in 2013. The Journal presents its annual “Top Ten Stories” of the year, the second of a two-part series, starting this week with No. 1.

Felled by fiber optic failure Electronic ties that bind the San Juan Islands to the rest of the world were disrupted for 10 days when an underwater fiber-optic cable between Lopez and San Juan islands was severed just after 3 a.m. on Nov. 6.

Telephone and internet services, including most cellphones, were unavailable to all - except county offices and some businesses utilizing OPALCO Island Network broadband facilities.

By Thursday, CenturyLink, owner and operator of the high-capacity fiber cable, had located the break in San Juan Channel and marshaled divers, technicians, a large repair barge with a crane, two tugboats and other assorted machinery to address the break.

CenturyLink said it was working “around the clock” to restore service.

Failure of 9-1-1 emergency communications was an immediate concern for public safety officials, who scrambled to alert islanders to the outage and provide patchwork emergency telephone communications on each island. Use of 9-1-1 service was restored by Monday, Nov. 11.

Less than four weeks later, the Washington Utilities and Transportation SEE TOP TEN, PAGE 2 Top photo / Tom Reeve; left, contributed; right, Journal file photo

Top; San Juan Islands National Monument includes the picturesque lighthouse on Patos Island. Lower left, lights glow on a barge and crane as divers search for a failed fiber optic cable in San Juan Channel. Federal and local officials hear concerns at a town hall about a new headquarters for US Customs in Friday Harbor.

DOE issues demands State finds shoreline clearcut flouts water quality, land-use rules

By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

An alleged clearcut of about 1.7 acres of shoreline at the former Mar Vista resort has stirred up a flurry of enforcement activity by local and state officials.

As before-and-after photos surfaced showing the extent of treecutting at the former resort near False Bay on San Juan Island, state and local investigators collected

data, interviewed people involved and began the process of determining mitigation and restoration alternatives.

Bob Fritzen of the Department of Ecology e-mailed a report of his agency’s response: “We recently sent a warning letter to the responsible party for violating the state’s Water Pollution Control Act,” Fritzen said.

“They’re in violation of discharging stormwater associated with construction activity greater than one acre to surface waters of the state without authorization under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction Stormwater General Permit. The location of the clearing and time

Contributed photo / Friends of San Juans

A view of the waterfront at the former Mar Vista resort after trees and vegetation along the shoreline were removed, reportedly without permits.

of year are of particular concern.

We requested the facility develop and implement a plan to control erosion and sedimentation in order to prevent turbid discharges to waters of the state. We also requested the responsible party apply for a CSGP by January 10.

Failure to do so may result in issuance of an administrative order and/or civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day, per violation.”

The Department of Ecology is the principle state agency involved, although the See DEMANDS, Page 2

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the utility to speed up fiber deployment throughout the county as an alternative to, or perhaps in cooperation with, CenturyLink and Rock Island Technology Solutions.

Continued from page 1 Commission, the state agency responsible for regulating the telecom industry, held a hearing in Friday Harbor in which CenturyLink was roundly criticized for failure to adequately inform island residents and urged to provide redundant communications channels, which CenturyLink said was already underway.

The cost: replacing the broken cable, $2 million; business disruption, $200,000 or more; 15 days of service credits granted

by CenturyLink, at least $250,000; loss of trust and goodwill, incalculable.

The “silver lining”: support for OPALCO’s proposal to extend its own fiberbased broadband system increased markedly. Just days later, the OPALCO Board of Directors directed

— Steve Wehrly

Downriggers destroyed by fire A towering blaze lit up the Friday Harbor waterfront in the early morning hours of Aug. 17, as a swift moving fire tore through the top level of the Port of Friday Harbor’s Spring Street Landing Building and left the interior of Downriggers Restaurant smoldering in a skeleton of ruins.

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at about 2:30 a.m., firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to the building’s ground floor but were unable to keep it from gutting the top story, home to Downriggers for more than 20 years and several iconic waterfront eateries earlier as well, like The Mariner. Although structurally intact, the ground floor proved uninhabitable because of smoke and water damage, leaving three businesses without a home, and a restaurant crew of about 50 summertime workers temporarily without a job.

Battling the blaze proved problematic in part because the restaurant, whose construction predates today’s building standards, lacked overhead sprinklers and its ceiling had been randomly reconfigured and remodeled over the years. The building was purchased by the Port in 1994 for just under $1 million.

The cause? According to investigators, rodents are largely to blame. The fire started behind a wall in the kitchen when an electrical wire -- gnawed on and its integrity impaired -sparked and ignited a cluster of droppings and debris.

After months of negotiations with its insurer, the Port approved demolition of the fire-scarred building in early December. But what will replace that landmark building remains to be seen.

— Scott Rasmussen

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Above, J-8 is one of four whales that went missing in 2013, and are believed to be dead.

Right, Susan Williamson and Deb Langhorns sort through and catalog concerns about US Customs new headquarters at a town hall meeting in November.

Unrest rises over US Customs lease After a 10-year search for a new local office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection found it in 2013 at the corner of First and Spring streets. CBP, to its apparent surprise, also found controversy.

Long-located in a 600

square-foot office at the Port of Friday Harbor, six CBP officers (plus more in the summer) annually process hundreds of boats, airplanes and ferry passengers arriving daily in Friday Harbor and, in summer, Roche Harbor.

Previously occupied by

Windermere Realty, the new CBP office has about 4,500 square feet and a 10-year rental price of just over $2 million, which includes the cost of improvements, building services and six covered parking spaces.

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Continued from page 1 Department of Natural Resource and the Department of Fish and Wildlife may have some concurrent jurisdiction. If any threatened or endangered plants or animals are involved, the federal Environmental Protection Agency may become active in the case.

Although local code enforcement personnel are maintaining a discreet silence concerning the ongoing investigation, San Juan County Prosecutor Randy Gaylord responded to questions about the next steps in the enforcement process.

Gaylord said, “The primary objective is to obtain compliance.” He pointed out that the state shoreline management act and the local shoreline master program grant legal enforcement authority to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, in coordination with the county code enforcement officer and other state agencies.

Gaylord also stated that criminal charges are possible and “have been filed in the past

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A “before” photograph of the waterfront at Mar Vista, taken in 2007.

when the offender was aware of the requirement of the law and acted anyway [or] where civil actions have been unsuccessful at obtaining compliance.”

Fines and penalties can be assessed by the code enforcement officer, or by a judge in either a civil or criminal case, Gaylord said.

Messages left for Dave and Nancy Honeywell, the new owners of the property, and Bob Elford, the realtor who closed the transaction and who is performing some management function at Mar Vista, have not been returned.

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Sale price plummets; Allen sells Allan Island for $8 million Led by space travel entrepreneur, island purchased by investors for onethird original list price, $25M

Billionaire Paul Allen sold Allan Island to space travel entrepreneur Eric C. Anderson for $8 million, less than one-third of the original $25 million asking price.

The 292-acre island, located west of Anacortes between Skyline Marina on Fidalgo Island and Lopez Island, was originally purchased in 1992 by the Microsoft co-founder, but the original idea to build a vacation home was abandoned after Allen bought and constructed a vacation home on the larger Sperry Peninsula on the east side of Lopez Island.

Wally Gudgell, the Orcas Island realtor and private island specialist who listed Allan Island in 2005 for $25 million, said that the recession has taken a significant toll on the value of private islands.

In 2009, the asking price was reduced to $13.5 million. AI Project LLC, the holding company set up to complete the transaction for Anderson and a group of private investors,

closed the deal a few days before Christmas for $8 million.

Although the island reportedly has 44 tax lots, Gudgell said he believed the investment group is planning only a dozen vacation residences on the island for the ownership group. The island is reachable only by boat or airplane; an airstrip is located in the center of the island.

Eric Anderson, born in Colorado and a 1992 graduate of Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., according to Wikipedia, has a computer science and aerospace engineering degree from the University of Virginia. He was a co-founder of the first spaceflight tourism company, Space Adventures Ltd., and is the chairman of Planetary Power, Inc. and co-chairman of Planetary Resources, a company which is reportedly developing and deploying technologies for asteroid mining. Anderson lives in Bellevue.

— Steve Wehrly

Personal fitness in form at ‘The Studio’ Co-owners share more than 20 years in the wellness, fitness industry Jennifer Horn and Jacquelyn Reiff will celebrate the grand opening of their new Friday Harbor fitness business, The Studio, Saturday, Jan. 4.

Located at 278 A Street, The Studio is situated in the heart of downtown Friday Harbor. At the grand opening, 9 a.m. to noon, you can check out the studio, enjoy food from Coho Restaurant, participate in a demonstration class and enter to win one of many door prizes.

Reiff and Horn together have more than 20 years in sports medicine, health and fitness, and the wellness industry.

They hold numerous certifications, including BASI Comprehensive Pilates Instruction, National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist, Balletone, and Zumba.

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Jacquelyn Reiff and Jennifer Horn will celebrate the grand opening of their Friday Harbor fitness studio, The Studio, Jan. 4.

Classes at The Studio will focus on Pilates, core strength and conditioning.

“Our mission at The Studio is to provide the highest caliber, most professional instruction in the San Juan Islands,” Horn and Reiff say. “We wanted to create a space that was open

and bright, yet intimate, allowing us to pay close attention to each student.”

Reiff and Horn’s commitment to individual instruction is evidenced by the maximum class size; group classes are limited to 12 participants. The partners aim to provide options that will challenge and strengthen every body type, regardless of age, using core-centric principles of strength and control, offering programs intended to create leaner, stronger, more flexible and well-balanced bodies.

“We wanted to offer individualized training and group classes for all fitness levels,” Reiff adds.

The Studio offers individual, semiprivate, and trio Pilates Equipment, personal training, and corrective exercise sessions. A full schedule of dynamic group classes are available in TRX Suspension Training, Booty Barre, Mat Pilates and BOSU Integrated Balance Training.

For a schedule of classes, or to learn more about The Studio co-owners Horn and Reiff, visit thestudiosji.com, or call 360-378-0150.

Evaluators needed for FHHS student community projects With the semester soon coming to an end, Friday Harbor High School is seeking volunteers to help evaluate projects and presentations of students in the Community ServiceLearning Projects class.

The class offers juniors a chance to explore their passions and strengths by designing and completing a project with a community partner that addresses an unmet need in the community.

On Jan. 15, students will give presentations demonstrating their accomplishments and what they've

learned through their projects. Volunteers evaluate projects and presentations, and give feedback to the students.

This semester’s projects include painting a church, craft lessons at Life Care Center, running a weekly writer's workshop at the middle school, sending care packages to an orphanage in Mexico, raising awareness and funding for our local animal organizations, designing and building a “rocking whale” for the Whale Museum children’s playroom, just to name a few.

The high school is seeking 15 project evaluators; presentations will be Wednesday, Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Friday Harbor High. To volun-

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n Ram Island, 10 acres, for sale, $3.5 million, south side of Lopez (owned by David Lamb.) n James Island, B.C., 780 acres, for sale, $75 million. (owned by Craig McCaw.)

Assessed value of islands not listed for sale

n Spieden Island, 509 Acres, land value $21.4 million. (owned by Jim Jannard.) n Barnes Island, 33.9 acres, land value $1 million. (owned by Charles Bundrant.) n Long Island, 68.5 acres, land value $3.1 million. (owned by the Bender family.) n Satellite Island, 120 acres, value unknown, taxexempt. (owned by Greater Seattle YMCA.) n Trump Island, 28.6 acres, land value $2.6 million. (owned by Trump Island, LLC; not Donald Trump.)

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The announcement that a lease had been signed ignited protests, meetings and petitions, a Facebook website, and letters to political leaders in Olympia and in Washington, D.C. Supporters of owner Gordy Petersen defended him, and people on both sides of the issue expressed support for CBP. Less than a month later, six uniformed CBP officers and two civilians came to Friday Harbor to explain their decision to about 150 islanders. CBP Area Port Director Greg Alvarez described the need for the space and an intown location, and Jim Coffelt of the U.S. General Services Administration explained the process used to select the First and Spring site.

After all was said, nothing was done. Although suggestions have been made that the new Spring Street Landing building be designed to accommodate the CBP office on the waterfront, neither the Port of Friday Harbor nor the CBP believe that’s a practical alternative - at least for the next 10 years.

— Steve Wehrly

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pital district, when combined with the Bishops’ Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare, continues to ignite passion from supporters and critics.

Monica Harrington, health care activist and founder of Catholicwatch, a website devoted to health care issues, has been a catalyst for local concerns about church-inspired constraints on women’s health care and end-of-life alternatives under the “death with dignity” law passed by statewide initiative. She first brought the issues to the hospital district before the PIMC’s November 2012 grand opening.

Peace Island, through chief operating officer Jim Barnhart, made no apologies for the services offered or its responsiveness to the Ethical and Religious Directives.

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But when an 85-foot luxury yacht went up in flames in the Roche Harbor Resort marina July 10, it set a new high on the official tally for the cost of fire-related destruction on San Juan Island.

Advertised for sale for $5.4 million at the time, the yacht was occupied when fire broke out in a lower cabin near the bow at about 10 a.m. An initial attempt to contain the blaze below decks proved unsuccessful and firefighters were forced to abandon ship because of the intensity of the fire and its dangerous location. Divers drained about 800 gallons of fuel from the wreckage after it sank around 6 p.m.

At $5.4 million, the loss exceeds the price tag of the island’s now second-most destructive fire, the 2002 blaze that destroyed five Friday Harbor businesses and which left a quarter-block of the town smoldering in a heap of debris.

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Guest Column

Tops from 2013: it’s not all doom and gloom Special to the Journal

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Reading the year in review, editorials, Rants and Raves… it seems that there was nothing but depressing news this year: Water line breaks, bridge collapses, severed cables, CAO appeals, downtown leases, suspicious packages, fires and, worst of all, faulty Christmas lights.

But before you go running for the Advil, I want to assure you that 2013 was also a year of many good things in Friday Harbor. Let’s re-visit some of the better moments in 2013: n Tourism numbers jump in town—the revenues from tourists staying in our hotels and inns jumped 16 percent over 2012, and 30 percent Duncan Wilson compared to 2011. n Awesome 4th of July— with exception of the scary parade incident, the Fourth was a fantastic success. The weather was perfect, the crowds were large. Can there really be a better place to spend our National holiday? n Brickworks opened—the WOW factor clearly prevailed when the doors slid open to reveal not only the beautiful craftsmanship, but the spirit of what historical preservation is all about. Congratulations. n United Way Day of Caring—these folks were busy this year. Volunteers took on not only the Mullis Center landscaping but the painting of the Sunshine Alley restrooms as well. Thanks for giving of your time. n Front Street upgrades—the new staircase, walkway, benches, and landscaping add a whole

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Curiosity had turned into a growing sense of unease by mid-July.

As a record-low number of sightings of Southern Resident killer whales off the west side of San Juan Island, in the waters of Haro Strait, stretched into its fourth month, even those who watch them most couldn’t help but ask: “Where are the whales?”

The spring and early summer of 2013 now stand as the lowest of lowwater marks in more than 20 years of tracking the Southern residents’ in Haro Strait -- and dramatically so. Between April and late July, a member of J, K or L pods had been sighted on any one of only 17 days, less than half the average for that period and 12 days fewer than the previous low.

Some blamed a dismal return of Chinook salmon to the Fraser River. And while sightings became more frequent in late summer and even more so in the fall, the slow start

Plenty of achievements, events to be proud in the year 2013 new look for the visitors leaving the ferry. The kiosk is a bright and attractive draw. The whole area should shine this spring. n Sunken Park facelift—the new roof on the Gazebo, the weathervane, painting and new barbecue grills made the place look new again. n Transportation grants—the town has received grants totaling $1.33 million from the State Transportation Improvement Board to help us rebuild Blair Avenue. New sidewalks and pavement will make this area safer for both pedestrians and vehicles. n Mullis Street Sidewalks—just finished as we write are the sidewalks on the west side of Mullis. This project that was funded by the joint efforts of the state TIB, the Port of Friday Harbor and the town. n The ‘Arts’ are alive—a fantastic inaugural year for the Friday Harbor Film Festival and a new IMA Museum building on the way up Spring Street. n New downtown public works employee—I am sure all of you have seen Sarena cleaning the downtown… from painting, to pressure washing to sweeping. Her efforts helped instill pride in how we care for business in our core. Must also mention Sabrina and her great work for the parks and the spectacular hanging baskets. n Public Works Crew— these folks are unsung heroes.

foreshadowed dispiriting news to come. Four members of the endangered population remain missing, including an 80-yearold female, J-8, and are believed dead.

With the loss of eight orcas over the past three years, the population now totals 80 animals, prompting some to call for greater protections in the federally managed recovery plan that’s supposed to help bring the population back from the edge of extinction.

— Scott Rasmussen

Throughout the year they kept our utilities working. Three weeks ago they repaired a water main break on Spring St. As they wrapped up that evening, the wind chill was about 10 degrees. n Weather—and while we suffer through this rain, sleet, and snow let’s not forget the spring and summer weather that gave us about 78 sunny days out of 80 during one stretch.

While these things don’t let us forget the trials of 2013, they should certainly be remembered and celebrated.

Thank you to all the folks in town that support our efforts here. We appreciate you.

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OPINION Letters to the Editor

Friendly assaults target civil rights

Letters on the CBP lease of privately owned building space on Spring Street are appearing with increasing frequency.

In my opinion, some are very good in both advocating human rights and explaining the rationale for the lease. Others are disturbing.

Two letters authored

by Lovel Pratt and Rikki Swin implore U.S. senators and other federal officials to intervene on behalf of “the community” to reverse a legally drawn and signed lease.

Swin says she “represents a large citizens group,” not identified, “Losing ground at ‘home’ for sake of more security”, Dec. 18, pg. 6.

Pratt believes she speaks for

a majority in the “community.” She suggests a new bureaucratic presence for which there is no demonstrable need and a potential location for the CBP in a structure that may or may not ever be built, “A more friendly face at First & Spring,” Dec. 18, pg. 7.

We have nothing but her breezy assumptions, yet she argues cheerfully for her “win win” solution in a rhapsody of disregard for the losers.

Who loses? In my view, the lease holder/owner of the building on Spring and the lease holder/owner of the building on Mullis (where Pratt might like to move the CBP) would be big losers, not only for the disruption to their professional lives but also for the stunning realization that the Constitution and the Bill of Rights might be flabbier guarantees of individual freedoms than they imagined. In this regard we would all be losers.

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The CBP would lose too. Wouldn’t it be inconvenient to have a border/ port facility that is nowhere near the port? I’m afraid the individual members of our local CBP have already lost something in wondering how many others share the Swin description of CBP as “uniformed, armed, bulletproof vested, jack-booted officers.”

I believe that San Juan Island is dangerously vulnerable to the coercive actions of groups and individuals who presume far too much in pronouncements that they speak for the community.

I support the rights of the Spring Street building owner to lawfully lease his property, I support the presence of the CBP in that location, and I support relief for all of us from the assumptions of a few that they can push us around with impunity.

JANICE PETERSON San Juan Island

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They graciously store wrapped shoeboxes for several months making them available to the community in October, when the shoeboxes are filled.

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As I See It

Connecting dots: US Customs fills void created by CAO

By Royce Meyerott Special to the Journal

I read, with great interest, Ms. Pratt's letter concerning the U.S. Customs lease of Gordy Petersen’s commercial space in downtown Friday Harbor, "A more friendly fact at First & Spring”, Dec. 18, pg. 7."

I hold Ms. Pratt, as well as most of our previous county council, responsible for creating policies that have depressed the economic vitality of these islands. It is my belief that the longtime vacancy of Mr. Petersen’s building is symptomatic of the prosperity killing land-use regulations that were, and are, supported by Ms. Pratt.

In December of 2012, our lame-duck county council passed a very hotly contested critical areas ordinance. They rushed it through

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The newly passed CAO’s net effect on real estate sales and values are well detailed in Merri Ann Simonson’s Real Estate Market Summary for 2013. (http://www.sanjuanislands.com/PDF/ ThirdQuarter2013Newsletter.pdf) Please read page 3 as she discusses the effects of the CAO’s on shoreline property.

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Roses & Thorns What consequence for ‘marred’ Vista?

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very happy New Year to all.

Here at the Journal, we’d like to kick off 2014 by reviving one of our editorial page favorites: Roses & Thorns.

Let’s begin on an upbeat. n Roses to the San Juan Islands Ag Guild.

This year was the first that Island Rec held its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration in the architecturally uplifting, cozy confines of the Brickworks building. We’re confident that it won’t be the last.

As host of the Farmers’ Market and now numerous other community events, Brickworks gave to Sunshine Alley a much-needed dose of vibrancy even before its Grand Opening in June.

There have been many obstacles to scale along the way, and some more lie ahead. The Ag Guild deserves a round of applause not only for its perseverance, but for delivering on its promise, too. n Thorns to the General Administration Services. Sure, the GSA did nothing underhanded, untoward or illegal by selecting the corner of First and Spring streets as the new headquarters for the local detachment of U.S. Customs.

But by not engaging the community about its intent, up front, the GSA, and, by extension, the federal agencies it represents, stepped on quite a few toes, and it will leave an impression that might—meaning financial resources, even when that might is derived from the governed—makes right. That’s a sorry state of affairs. n Roses to Memorial Park’s docents of holiday decor. What happens when the lights go out? In Friday Harbor, people rally, roll up their sleeves and come up with a remedy.

It’s a shame the string of decorative lights in the upper reaches of Memorial Park’s stately elms went out before the end of the holiday season. There’s nothing quite like pulling into the harbor and seeing those lights aglow.

Still, the colorful display of lights erected at the base of the elms to replace them have a charm of their very own. In fact, they cast a glow on the park that’s downright tropical. Way to go.

PUBLIC MEETINGS n Friday Harbor Town Council, Jan. 2, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chamber, 60 Second St. n Island Rec Commission, Jan. 2, 5 p.m., Island Rec Office, 580 Guard St. n Marine Resources Committee Retreat, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m., Friday Harbor Laboratories, Friday Harbor. n Stormwater Citizens Advisory Committee, Jan. 9, Legislative Building Hearing Room, 55 Second St. n Noxious Weed Control Board, Jan. 13, 8:30 a.m., WSU Extension Office, Friday Harbor Conference Room.. n SJC Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Jan. 13, 2:30 p.m., Legislative Building Hearing Room, 55 Second St. n Ferry Advisory Committee, Jan. 14, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Building Conference Room, 55 Second St. n SJC Housing Bank Commission, Jan. 14, 11:30 a.m., Health & Community Services building, 145 Rhone St.

Enforcement underfunded, many cases, equally egregious, remain unresolved

By Stephanie Buffum Field Special to the Journal

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he current clear cutting of 1.7 acres of shoreline trees and vegetation on the property formerly known as “Mar Vista” has caused many citizens to ask how could this happen and who is responsible?

Many want more than an explanation, they are asking for accountability, remediation, and restoration.

Friends of the San Juans has been surveying the islands’ shoreline habitats and species for over 14 years. Based on our own and other’s scientific research, we know that clearing the vegetation along that shore will directly affect salmon and the fish they eat (forage fish).

The shoreline’s trees and shrubs will no longer provide food to the out-migrating juvenile Chinook salmon that are known to frequent the waters there; juvenile Chinook are dependent on terrestrial insects, and the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales are dependent on adult Chinook for food. The vegetation will also no longer help control erosion or provide shade to any forage fish eggs that are laid on the pocket beach.

As is so visible in the pictures of the newly cleared and straw covered shoreline, stewardship ethics and land use laws were broken by these new property owners and/or their advisors. An investigation is underway by San Juan County and the Department of Ecology.

We will continue to communicate with those responsible for enforcement and recommend full restoration, building setbacks commensurate with the action and remedy commensurate to the violation.

Unfortunately, enforcement has been woefully underfunded in San Juan County and many cases, as egregious as this one, are still unresolved.

In my 12 years with Friends of the San Juans, I have seldom seen fines levied that are commensurate to the devastation left on the landscape. I have seen few Contributed photo restoration plans required by Stephanie Buffum Field the county, and fewer restoration sites monitored.

I have never seen the county charge for time spent investigating and litigating a case. Thus, these actions are not only damaging the natural resources we all value but our county budget as well.

Technical assistance for property owners and other land development professionals is available. For example, our planning department provides residential pre-application education to property owners before construction begins.

This is to ensure that development is safe for people, and preserves critical habitat. The property owners in this instance had completed a residential pre-application this past July with staff from our planning department, but they chose to disregard it.

Community members can help by calling the county council and telling them to make sure justice code enforcement investigation is swift, restoration and monitoring is required, and that the prosecuting attorney’s office acts in a timely manner.

— Editor’s note: Stephanie Buffum Field is executive director of Friends of the San Juans.

Obituaries

Jim Garrett: 1948—2013

It was a cold north wind that blew on Dec. 7 and took the spirit of Jim Garrett away.

Jim died after a brief battle with a very aggressive cancer, surrounded by family and friends. He was 65.

Jim was born James Ward Garrett to Eunice and Ward Garrett on June 30, 1948 in Contributed photo Juneau, Alaska.

Jim Garrett The family moved to Everett Wash., where Jim graduated from Everett High School in 1966. Jim served his

nation in the Army from 1967-1969.

He moved to Orcas Island sometime in the 1970s and was a deputy sheriff there from 1974-1978. Jim then moved to San Juan Island, where he continued his service to the sheriffs department until about 1980.

After he quit the sheriff 's department, he continued working on San Juan Island, building houses, commercial buildings, finish cabinets, and as a shipwright.

In 1999 Jim met the love of his life, Jeanie Rouleau Burns, and they were married in 2000. In his life, he enjoyed sailing, playing pool and driving his sports car.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Ward Garrett. He is survived by his mother Eunice, his sister Sue, his brother Rob, his wife Jeanie, his daughter Angela, and his twin granddaughters, Lii and Eden. He will be greatly missed.

Per Jim's request there will be no memorial service, and his ashes will be scattered in Open Bay off Henry Island.

— Family of Jim Garrett

Donald Edward Kauffman: 1920—2013 Donald Edward Kauffman, 93, of Friday Harbor, Wash. passed away of natural causes Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at the Life Care Center of San Juan Island following a brief hospitalization.

Don was born March 8, 1920 in Seattle, Wash. to Paul and Inga (Dybsetter) Kauffman. Don grew up in Seattle and graduated from Franklin High School in 1938.

After high school he attended the University of Washington, graduating in 1942 with a degree in zoology/ fisheries. He entered the Army during WWII and served as a medical technician during the European Theater of Operations.

Following the war, he went to work as a biologist for Libby, McNeill & Libby, surveying shellfish and fish resources in Alaska, and for the Bureau of Fisheries surveying fish resources in the Philippines.

Don married Gertrude Katherine Aho in 1947 in Seattle, Wash. They were happily married for 58 years until her passing in January 2005.

In 1950, Don went to work for the Washington Department of Fisheries in Seattle, Wash. The family was relocated to Olympia, Wash. in 1963 and he retired in 1980 as the assistant director in charge of management and research. Don and Kathy moved to the family home on San Juan Island in

1988, where they enjoyed the serenity of Mitchell Bay and the company of many special friends and n e i g hb ors .

Don enjoyed Contributed photo woodworkDonald Kauffman & Skipper ing and was an avid sports fisherman, hunter and gardener. He was a member of the San Juan Power Squadron for many years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Inga Kauffman; his sister, Grace Hoeppner; his wife, Kathy See KAUFFMAN, Page 8

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Kauffman:

Continued from page 7 and his son, Paul Kauffman.

Don is survived by his daughter, Connie (Neil) Patterson of Olympia, Wash.; his son, Bruce (Mary) Kauffman of Ocean Park, Wash.; his grandchildren, Kari, Evan, Loren, Aaron, Katie, Nicholas, and Carrie and his dog, Skipper.

This kind, gentle man will be greatly missed by family and friends. A memorial service is planned for the spring of 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family requests

memorial donations be made to: The San Juan Eagles c/o Vickie Thalacker, 41 Griffin View Lane, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, or San Juan Senior Services, P.O. Box 951, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, Wendy Stephens, Coordinator (phone: 360378-2677 V/TDD; fax: 360378-6100).

Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Don, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.

—Family of Donald Kauffman

Marion (Marty) Percich: 1926—2013

Marion (Marty) Percich, 87, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 at the Peace Health Hospital in Bellingham.

With curly locks the color of honey, Marty was born the youngest child of Croatian parents in Cleveland, Ohio on April 9, 1926.

At the age of two, he and his family moved to Friday Harbor where he attended public schools and enlisted in the Navy during his senior year to serve his country during World War II. While on leave from the Navy, he graduated from Friday Harbor High School in the class of 1944. He married Geraldine (Jerrie) Hammond in 1947 and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on October 5, 2012.

Marty served his country a second time as a communications specialist during the Korean War starting in 1951.

As a proud veteran of two wars, he went on to become the commander of the American Legion Post in Friday Harbor.

He attended the University of Washington in Seattle and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in 1959.

Marty chose to live the American Dream as he became a very successful salesman in the hardware industry. One of his many sales tactics was to “create a need and fill it.”

After raising five children and seeing to it that they all attended college, Marty and Jerrie retired in 1981, spending

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the majority of their time on San Juan Island, and wintering in Lake Havasu, Ariz.

Marty had a real passion for dancing, as he and Jerrie often danced the night away.

Marty enjoyed living off the land and sea. Throughout his life he planted vegetable gardens and fruit trees, and spent his time hunting and fishing in the great Northwest.

He and Walt Heidenreich, Contributed photo along with family and Marty Percich friends, constructed a lake and cabin on Wold Road.

With his “catch from the sea” and his homemade wine, Marty and Jerrie hosted lively gatherings at the cabin on “Percich Pond.”

Marty, “Honey” to some, is survived by daughters Peggy Olver and Sue Patterson and his sons Robert (Sally) Percich, William (Monica) Percich, and Anthony (Carrie) Percich along with nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A military funeral is planned for the end of July, 2014, in Friday Harbor.

To “Our Memorable Marty” we will forever miss you.

— Family of Marty Percich

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8. Homesteads (British)

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families.

Downtown core commercial real estate is very sensitive to the financial health of the community.

The Petersen’s empty building is a direct reflection of our local economy—higher taxes and loss of good jobs leaves less money to be spent in our downtown businesses by locals.

As to Ms. Pratt’s solution, when boiled down, it is just another grant writing proposal that requires the tax payers (you and I) to pay for another government agency, (a “coordinated public lands information and interpretive center”) that we don’t need and really don’t want.

Those of us who are actually interested in preserving these beautiful islands are not enthralled by a new facility that not only invites the world to our islands, but it helps them locate our preserved areas so that they can trample them.

Ms. Pratt voices her concern that GSA moved ahead without any public process and yet she is suggesting a re-lease of the building to another government entity, without any public process.

Ms. Pratt touts tourism as a major driver of the islands’ economy, but fails to men-

tion that the median tourist industry wage will not support a family. We should be going out of our way to attract real capital to the islands. We need land-use regulations that both protect our islands and allow for a thriving island-based economy.

Such policies will result in jobs that pay a sustaining wage so that families can prosper here. We also need to encourage and allow artists, farmers, brewers, distillers, kayak builders and other self-employed individuals to use their land and outbuildings in a reasonable manner. Creative endeavors generally start small at home.

We need community leaders that understand that money only flows to the places where it is welcomed—leaders that actually know how to balance a healthy environment with a healthy economy. We don’t need another government agency on these islands.

We really need strong island entrepreneurs to take back their own lives and create prosperity for themselves and others around them. Thanks for listening.

— Editor’s note: Royce Meyerott is co-founder of TrustIslanders!, a political action committee, active in the 2012 and 2013 local elections.

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Thursday, Jan. 2 Adult Dodgeball, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m.

Ages 16 and up; $2 dropin fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

A look back in pictures

Saturday, Jan. 4 Annual Christmas Bird Count, all islands. This year’s count features three extra days of counting, before and after Jan. 4; sponsored

by SJ Island Audubon Society. For more info, contact Barbara Jensen, 378-3068, or visit, birds. audubon.org.

Scooter & Skate Night, Fairgrounds exhibit hall.

Scooter & Trike Time, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $5 family, $2 per person. Open Skate, 7-8:30 p.m., $8 family, $3 per person; 9 and under accompanied by adult. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Monday, Jan. 6 Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee.

Info, 378-4953, www. islandrec.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 Download eBooks Workshop, library, 10 a.m., free. Learn to download eBooks, borrow and use eAudiobooks on various digital devices.

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Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m.

Ages 16 and up; $2 dropin fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Youth Roller Hockey, Fairgrounds Building, 5:30-6:30 p.m., ages 5-8; 6:30-7:30 p.m. ages 9-15.

Helmets required. $4 drop-in fee, $45 season pass. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

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In Review: Above are some favorite photos from some of are favorite events, performances and artistic happenings from 2013.

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Wedding bells will be ringing for Lindsey Banry and Kyle Skoog.

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Thursday, Jan. 9 Adult Dodgeball, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 3784953, www.islandrec.org

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Scooter & Skate Night, Fairgrounds exhibit hall.

Scooter & Trike Time, 5:306:30 p.m., $5 family, $2 per person. Open Skate, 7-8:30 p.m., $8 family, $3 per person; 9 and under accompanied by adult. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Open Mic for Writers, library, 7 p.m., free. Local writers gather to read their latest works, hear works of others, or set goals. Light refreshments served. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org

Monday, Jan. 13 After School Read Aloud, library, 3-4 p.m., free. Classic stories read aloud by Kathy Babbit; for grades K-4. Call to register and for waiting list. Registration currently full. Info, 378-2798, www. sjlib.org

at Vinny’s Restaurant, in December.

The DAR Good Citizen award is presented annually to a deserving high school senior.

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Saturday, Jan. 18 Moving with Intention Pays Off, library, 11-12:30 p.m., free. Mariya Masters teaches safe, gentle movements that calm emotions, sharpen thinking and memory, and improve balance. Info, 378-2798, www. sjlib.org.

Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org

Tragedy of the Commons: ‘Trouble the Water’, library, 7-9 p.m., free. Film series presents “Trouble the Water”, Academy Award nominated documentary about hurricane Katrina and its effects; hosted by Ken Crawbuck. Light refreshments served. Info, 3782798, www.sjlib.org.

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Puppies, Pure Bred. Parents very docile and friendly. Mom on-site. 12 puppies: 11 Males, 1 Female. Tails and dew claws done.

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GERMAN WIREHAIR Pointer Pups. AKC Registered. 12 Weeks Old. 1 Male, $700. 4 Females, $800 Each. Bred by Pro Dog Trainer. Natural Retrievers on Land or Water. Good Pointers, Easy to Steady. Very Stylish and Athletic.

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A B S O L U T E L Y ADORABLE Miniature Australian Shepherd pups. 6 weeks, ready just in time for Christmas. So much cuter in person! Beautiful markings, many blue eyes.

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

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Tax Parcel Number, Applicant/Agent Name Date of Project and Address Application Location, and Island Gary and Susan Waters 363443006, 815 815 Eureka Dr. 12/10/13 Eureka Dr Friday Harbor, WA 98250 San Juan Island 252850019, 205 Cynthia Moffitt Perkins Ln., Lopez 2331 Fairview Ave. E, Slip K 12/12/13 Island Seattle, WA 98102 David & Sarah Moore 170751011, 116 c/o Teri Williams, PO Box 12/11/13 Rossell Lane 1001, Eastsound WA 98245 Orcas Island 271352001, 32 Dave Page, c/o Teri Williams, PO Box 1001 12/02/13 Bracken Fern Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 Orcas Island Scott & Victoria Zehner, c/o 351454201, 31 John Thompson, PO Box 12/16/13 Cedar St 16725, Seattle, WA 98116 San Juan Island

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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ951832 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JANURAY 1, 2014

TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION & COMPLETENESS and NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE APPLICATIONS: The Town of Friday Harbor has deemed the following Long Subdivision Application and SEPA Checklist complete. The applications, received by Homes for Islanders and known as Heritage Court, are proposing to subdivide property that is approximately 2.52 acres acres in size into 9 single family residential zoned lots and 1 stormwater detention lot. The property is known as tax parcel #351391415 and is located on the north side of Grover Street, Friday Harbor, Washington.

30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERI-

OD: December 18, 2013 to January 16, 2014. Please hand mail or deliver specific written comments on this proposal to: Land Use Administrator, Michael Bertrand, Town of Friday Harbor Community Development Department, 60 Second Street, or PO Box 219, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 no later than 4:30 PM January 16, 2014. Or if you have questions on this proposal, contact 360-378-2810 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

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

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

made after review of a completed SEPA Checklist and other information on file; this information is available to the public on request. This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Appeals may be made to the Department of Ecology and all other applicable agencies with jurisdiction. This 14-day appeal period ends DECEMBER 31, 2013.

LEGAL NO. FH533410 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

December 18, 2013 and January 01, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE TOWN COUNCIL Notice of Rezone Application No.63 Proposing an Amendment to the 2011 Zoning Designation Map DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: OJC Properties, Inc. is requesting to rezone property currently zoned as Single-family Residential to Multifamily Residential The subject parcel is identified as Tax Parcel No. 351492004, located at 825 Argyle Avenue, and is approximately .98 acres in size. The short legal description of the property is as follows: FRIDAY HARBOR TRACTS 20-04 PR NE- SE 14-35-3 Sec 14, T 35N, R 3W. PROPONENTS: OJC Properties, Inc. P O Box 2112

Friday Harbor, WA 98250 HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: The Friday Harbor Town Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to review the proponent’s request to amend the 2011 Zoning Designation Map at 5:30 PM, Thursday, January 16, 2014 in the Town Council Chambers, 60 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington. Copies of documents are available for public review at www.fridayharbor.org, or by request by contacting the Town of Friday Harbor’s Community Development Department at 360.378.2810.

LEGAL NO. FH535470 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 1, 8, 2014.

MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES 8349.20554 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Caliber Home Loans, Inc. fka Vericrest Financial, Inc. Grantee: Lori Frances Williams, a single person Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2011-1027002 Tax Parcel ID No.: 363350013000 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 13, Pavey’s Subdivision Near Sportsman Lake, # 72909, San Juan Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date 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 Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post purchase counselors foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287.

Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind e x . c f m ? w e b L i s t A c t i o n = s e a rc h & s e a rc h state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On January 31, 2014, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street in the City of Friday Harbor, State of

Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of SAN JUAN, State of Washington: Lot 13, Pavey’s Subdivision near Sportsman Lake, according to the Plat recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, at Page 98, Records of San Juan County, Washington; except any portion lying within County Road as conveyed to San Juan County by deed recorded under Auditor’s File No. 72909, Records of San Juan County, Washington. Situate in San Juan County, Washington. Commonly known as: 4284 Roche Harbor Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250-5508 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/18/11, recorded on 10/27/11, under Auditor’s File No. 2011-1027002, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from Lori Frances Williams, single woman, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to Vericrest Financial Inc., under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2013-0724001. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 09/20/2013 Monthly Payments $14,638.47 Late

Charges $199.60 Lender’s Fees & Costs $1,128.20 Total Arrearage $15,966.27 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,000.00 Title Report $0.00 Statutory Mailings $0.00 Recording Costs $16.00 Postings $0.00 Sale Costs $0.00 Total Costs $1,016.00 Total Amount Due: $16,982.27 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $282,514.09, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 10/01/12, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 31, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/20/14 (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 01/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/20/14 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND AD-

DRESS Lori Frances Williams aka Lori F. Williams 4284 Roche Harbor Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250-5508 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Lori Frances Williams 4284 Roche Harbor Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250-5508 Lori Frances Williams 268 Wilderness Way Friday Harbor, WA 98250-7211 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Lori Frances Williams 268 Wilderness Way Friday Harbor, WA 98250-7211 Lori Frances Williams 4284 Roche Harbor Road San Juan Island, WA 98250-5508 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Lori Frances Williams 4284 Roche Harbor Road San Juan Island, WA 98250-5508 Lori Frances Williams c/o Masafumi Iwama, Attorney 333 5th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Virginia A. Burdette, Trustee (Ch. 7:13-14821) 600 Stewart Street, Suite 1300 Seattle, WA 98101 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 03/26/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/05/13 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the

Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 09/20/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 8349.20554) 1002.257398-File No. LEGAL NO. J534625 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 1, 22, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In The Matter of The Estate of DOUGLAS L. COWAN, Deceased PROBATE NO. 13 4 05079 8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate.

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the attorney of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 12/13/13 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 12/18/13 Dated this 2nd day of December, 2013 /s/Thomas R. Cowan Personal Representative Attorney for the Estate: Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325 175 Village Road P.O. Box 160 Lopez, WA 98261 (360) 468-3871 LEGAL NO. J533569 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

December 18, 25, 2013 and January 1, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: HOWARD K. JONES Deceased.

NO. 13-4-05077-1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: December 25, 2013 Personal Representative: Howard R. Jones c/o KATHRYN C. LORING PO Box 668 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Attorney for Personal Representative: KATHRYN C. LORING PO Box 668 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-2191 LEGAL NO. J534626 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

December 25, 2013, and January 1, 8, 2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. will On January 31, 2014 at 10:00 am in the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, in the City of Friday Harbor located at San Juan County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, pay-

able, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in San Juan County, State of Washington, to-wit; LOT 21, BUCKHORN ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, AT PAGE 76, IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 2, 2007, recorded October 24, 2007, under Auditor’s File No. 2007-1024008 records of San Juan County, Washington, from Alice T Miller, an Unmarried Woman, and Debra L Strange, an Unmarried Woman, as Grantor, to LS Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Countrywide Bank, FSB as beneficiary. Said Deed of Trust was assigned on June 3, 2011 to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by an instrument recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2011-0609022, on June 9, 2011. Bank of America, N.A. is now the beneficiary of the deed of trust. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property.

II No action commenced by the Beneficiary ofthe Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason ofthe Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by October 2, 2013.

Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 11/1/2010 through 10/1/2013: 21 payment(s) at $1,262.23 15 payment(s) at $1,411.14 Total: $47,673.93 Property Inspection: $215.00 Escrow Deficiency: $774.12 Previous Foreclosure Expenses: $717.86 Previous Foreclosure Attorney/Trustee Fees: $337.50 TOTAL DEFAULT $49,718.41 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $194,715.24, together with interest from October 1, 2010 as provided in the note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 31, 2014. The payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by January 20, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before January 20, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashier’s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after January 20, 2014 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms ofthe 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): Alice T Miller 661 Buckhorn Rd Eastsound, WA 98245 John Doe Unknown Spouse of Alice T Miller 661 Buckhorn Rd Eastsound, WA 98245 Debra L Strange 661 Buckhorn Rd Eastsound, WA 98245 John Doe Unknown Spouse of Debra L Strange 661 Buckhorn Rd Eastsound, WA 98245 by both first class and certified mail on April 9, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on April 10, 2013, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII The Trustee whose name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement 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 abovedescribed property.

IX Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be forthwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purchase the property. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse against the Trustee and/or the Beneficiary.

XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee’s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Trust Act, Chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as ofthe

date of the Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs.

XII NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.wshfc.org/buyers/counseling.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (1-800-569-4287) Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction;search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (1-800-606-4819) Website: http://nwjustice.org/whatclear DATE: September 30, 2013 BISHOP, WHITE, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S., Successor Trustee /s/ William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr. 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 State of Washington ss.

County of King On this 30th day of September, 2013, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S., the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year first above written. /s/ Kate Lucas Kate Lucas NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington at King County My Appt. Exp: 06-28-2016 LEGAL NO. J518229 Published: Jounal of the San Juan Islands, January 1, 22, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate: KENNETH DAVID TUCKER, Deceased.

Probate No. 13-4-05069-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate.

Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070

by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorneys of record at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the Decedent.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 25, 2013.

Lori T. Miller, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Douglas F. Strandberg, P.S. 220 Spring Street P.O. Box 547 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Attorney for Personal Representative Douglas F. Strandberg, WSBA #926 220 Spring Street P.O. Box 547 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J534629 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

December 25, 2013 and January 1, 8, 2014.

Summons by Publication Legal Notice Pursuant to the Stillaguamish Law & Order Code 1.13.010 In the Stillaguamish Tribal Court: Case No: STI-CIV-2013-09-038 From the Stillaguamish Tribal Court to Melvin M. Scriver, (DOB: 03/07/1955).

You are hereby summoned to appear before the Tribal Court regarding a CIVIL COMPLAINT filed against you by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians.

This matter shall be heard on January 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM. You may file a motion to bring this matter before the Court before that date.

Please be aware that failure to answer this summons may result in a default judgment against you.

The Tribal Court is located at, 25525 Dahl Road, Arlington, WA. 98223.

360.474.8562 LEGAL NO. SJ534764 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

January 1, 8, 2014.

The OPALCO Board of Directors has set Saturday, May 3, 2014 for its Annual Meeting and election of directors from District 1 (San Juan, Pearl, Henry, Brown and Spieden islands).

No later than January 3, 2014 the directors will appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of three to five OPALCO members from Voting District 1. The Committee will nominate two to five members as candidates for each of two positions for Director from District 1. A list of director candidates will be posted in the lobby of the Eastsound office no later than March 4, 2014. Fifteen or more members from District 1 may make other nominations by signed petition filed at the Eastsound office no later than March 19, 2014. If you are an OPALCO member living in District 1 and are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee or the OPALCO Board of Directors, please contact Bev Madan at 376-3549 or bmadan@opalco.com.

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NPS draws biggest crowd ever in 2013 More than 60K visit national historical park More than 60,000 satisfied visitors crossed the thresholds of the visitors centers at the San Juan National Historical Parks in 2013, the most recorded in the 47-year history of the park, according to Mike Vouri, the park’s chief of interpretation and visitor services.

This figure does not include those visitors who don’t enter the visitor centers. Traffic counters located on the English Camp entrance drive and Cattle Point Road at the junction of Eagle Cove Drive at American Camp usually record about 250,000 visits per year.

“We knew we were experiencing heavy visitation by the number of automobiles parked along the American Camp entrance road and the volume of business in the centers at peak hours last summer,” Vouri said. “But we were most delighted about the comments we received on the quality of service provided by our staff and volunteers.”

The positive comments were substantiated by a University of Idaho Park Studies Unit survey distributed by park staff. The study showed 99 percent visitor satisfaction with staff services and 98 percent understanding of the park’s significance. Moreover,

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Living history re-enactor Patrick Haas pours out a bit of musket black powder for all to see during Encampment 2013, at English Camp, one of the Park Service’s most popular events.

written comments consistently praised the park staff and volunteers for being helpful and knowledgeable about the park and the island.

The numbers show that 32,378 visitors were tallied at American Camp, up from 28,285 in 2012. English Camp meanwhile vaulted to 27,813 from 22,552 in 2012.

Media attention surrounding designation of the San Juan Island National Monument by the President was also a major factor. “It was huge,” Vouri said. “We found ourselves constantly

explaining that our park was not really part of the monument, and that we are thrilled that those lands will be preserved in perpetuity.”

The San Juan Island National Historical Park was created by Act of Congress in 1966 to commemorate the peaceful resolution of the San Juan Boundary Dispute and Pig War crisis of 1859 between the United States and Great Britain. The park also preserves and protects more than 2,100 acres of cultural and natural resources for the benefit of future generations.

Parks completes Westcott Bay acquisition The acquisition of the former Webb property in Westcott Bay by the San Juan Island National Historical Park was completed Dec. 20 when The Conservation Fund transferred the remaining 34 acres to the park, according to Parks Superintendent Lee Taylor.

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The National Park Service acquired the first portion of the 70-acre property in March from The Conservation Fund with support from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a federal land protection program that receives a portion of offshore oil and gas royalties.

Congress appropriated the funding in 2010 with the support of U.S. senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Congressman Rick Larsen.

The newly protected land, primarily woodlands located along a half-mile of pristine Westcott Bay shoreline, will enable the NPS to enhance educational and recreational offerings at English Camp.

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View of Westcott Bay from a wooded area along the shore of National Parks newly acquired property on northwest side of San Juan Island, formerly known as the Webb property.

The park is drafting a Development concept plan for the Westcott Bay and Mitchell Hill additions.

The plan will provide a blueprint for future facilities and recreational activities for each area.

The next step is a public workshop to gather input on trail system design and use. The workshop will take place Jan. 22, from 5-7 p.m., at the Mullis

Community Senior Center in Friday Harbor.

“Conserving the island ecosystem, while allowing for public enjoyment, is integral to the purpose of San Juan Island National Historical Park,” Superintendent Taylor said.

“I invite individuals and organizations to come and provide input on the future management and use of the property.”

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