Journal of the San Juans, February 05, 2014

Island Scene

Spirits soar in song and dance; La Danse et La Musique

Sports

Wolverines on a roll; seven game, six wins PAGE 9

Editorial

Three of a kind: Of waterfront and property tax levies, here are our thoughts PAGE 7

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Angst over EMS levy

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Potential 43 percent levy increase raises spending questions

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By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

Amid all the facts and figures bandied about by proponents and opponents concerning the San Juan EMS levy on the Feb. 11 ballot, one that is a bit of a stretch is that this levy is a “renewal” of the current six-year levy.

That fact and other complaints have raised the level of skepticism about asking voters to support a permanent levy that is a 42-percent increase over the 6-year levy enacted in 2010. The skepticism is heightened, according to Frank Mulcahy, when information is scanty and no statement in opposition is included in the online voters’ guide.

“Any issue should have statements for and against,” Mulcahy said. “We don’t get enough information in the voter’s guide and I’m surprised that there aren’t statements opposed.”

The current levy, at a rate of 35 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation, does not expire until the end of 2016. The proposed levy, at 50 cents per $1,000 dollars of assessed valuation, would replace the current six-year levy with a permanent levy at the maximum allowed by state law for EMS levies.

See LEVY, Page 4

Tesoro blast lawsuit settled

Journal photo / Scott Rasmussen

Seahawks fans at Haley’s Bait Shop & Grill celebrate the home team’s 43-8 Super Bowl, victory Sunday, Feb. 2.

Knock down, drag out... now what?

Workers begin the tear down and removal of the fireravaged Spring Street Landing Building, Jan. 29, on the Friday Harbor waterfront.

By Steve Wehrly

The lawsuit against the Tesoro Corporation by families of seven workers killed in the 2010 Anacortes refinery explosion was settled in December for $39 million.

On Jan. 29, the federal Chemical Safety Board issued a draft report detailing extensive lapses in safety

by Tesoro, by industry support groups such as the American Petroleum Institute and by state and federal regulatory agencies.

According to the report, the explosion and fire at the Tesoro See SETTLED, Page 4

Journal reporter

What’s left of Spring Street Landing, former home of Downriggers, is fast disappearing into large dumpsters being trucked to a mainland dump in Whatcom County.

Michael E. McCutcheon estimates it will take his crew from MEM Enterprises about two weeks to remove the smoky debris from last year’s fire. The contract amount with the Port is about $72,000.

Very little of the debris was salvageable, though a few large laminated beams and a few doors are being set aside for Port use or sale,

Journal photo / Steve Wehrly

said McCutcheon’s foreman.

McCutcheon said the possible presence of asbestos fireproofing insulation and lead based paint made it necessary to send his crew to a hazardous materials class and hire Walker Specialty Construction of Snohomish to make sure Department of Labor & Industries hazardous materials handling and disposal regulations are complied

with. Rain on the first day of demolition kept the debris wet and the hazardous dust at a minimum.

Meanwhile, Port Commission Chairman Greg Hertel reports that talks with insurer Enduris Washington continue. “The port and our insurer are a couple of hundred thousands dollars apart” See WHAT?, Page 4

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Super Bowl Champs The Journal congratulates the Seattle Seahawks, winners of the NFC and Super Bowl XLVIII

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Super Bowl wager pays off The spoils: buffalo jerky, grass-fed beef, Bonfire brews

San Juan County had skin in the game, as they say.

On behalf of the county, council Chairman Rick Contributed Photo / Randy Wyrick, Vail Daily (Vail Colo.)

Hughes placed some of the county’s finest produce on The Eagle County, Colo., Board of Commissioners, left, is betting the line against the pride beef and beer on the Broncos against San Juan County’s salmon of Colorado’s Eagle County and hard cider bet on the Seahawks. (pop. 51,874 and home of Vail ski resort), in a winner-take-all wager on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl.

Guess who won?

San Juan County backed the Seattle Seahawks in the big game by putting up for grabs salmon from Lopez Island’s Jones Family, Orcas Island’s Kathryn Taylor chocolates and hard cider from San Juan Island’s Westcott Bay. Back in Colorado, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners backed the Broncos with local buffalo jerky, grass-fed beef, and beverages from the Bonfire Brewing Company.

A former resident of Eagle County, Hughes said prior to the Seahawks 43-8 Super Bowl win that he looked forward to receiving some that county’s products after the game. Looks like Hughes will get his wish. Question is now, where’s our share?

Eagle County wasn’t ready to concede, and Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry talked a little “smack”, sounding a bit Richard Sherman-esque before kick off.

“I just want to say in advance, thank you to San Juan County for some delicious salmon,” Chandler-Henry said.

Looks like she’ll be eating those words, while Hughes and company will be indulging on some jerky, grass-fed bed and Bonfire brews.

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Business briefs SJ Surveying’s Holman earns state credential

Andy Holman joins his father and uncles as licensed professional land surveyors, having completed eight years of professional surveying experience and passed the Washington state professional land surveyor e x a m i n a - Andy Holman tion.

Holman began working for San Juan Surveying in 2007 as an apprentice to John Thalacker, who founded the company in 1972.

In addition to Thalacker, Holman worked at San Juan Surveying with surveyors Robert Wilson, Patrick Kirby, Jeff Iverson, and James McCormick.

A third-generation surveyor, he was introduced to the profession as a young boy by his father, Dave Holman. Holman has fond memories of tagging along in the field with his dad,

and uncles, Dan and John Holman.

“Land Surveying is a perfect combination of analytical thinking both in the office and the field and the joy of working in nature,” Holman said.

Holman holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration, with concentration in finance and real estate, from Colorado State University.

For more about San Juan Surveying, visit www.sanjuansurveying.com.

EDC sponsors free financial ‘literacy’ seminar

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free two-hour workshop entitled “Finance 101” on San Juan Island, on Tuesday, March 4, 9-11 a.m. Advance registration is required.

The workshop will be presented by Carrie Brooks, assistant vice-president and loan officer at Islanders Bank.

Brooks will cover the basics of financial literacy, covering a variety of topics

that include, setting priorities, understanding credit, budgeting, understanding personal investing, and basics of banking.

Participants will learn what is needed to take control over their finances.

The workshop will be at Islanders Bank’s community room; call 360-378-2906 to reserve a space, or email: info@sanjuansedc.org.

Hansen joins CSA leadership

Kate Hansen of Orcas Island has been retained as executive administrator for the Common Sense Alliance.

Hansen, a third-generation islander who grew up in the Rosario area, has worked with multiple nonprofits on Orcas, Kate Hansen earned a college degree in theater and is active in Orcas Island’s Actor’s Theater.

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Morris plan for third new ferry clears committee The state ferry system would gain a much-needed new boat to modernize its aging fleet under a measure approved Friday, Jan. 31, by a House committee today.

“Our state ferry system—the largest in the United States—plays a critical role in the economic and recreational life of the Puget Sound region,” said Rep. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, who sponsored the proposal. “We need to make sure ferry travel is safe, Rep. Jeff Morris reliable and efficient. That means replacing the system’s outdated boats, some of which date back to the Eisenhower Administration.”

Morris said improvements to the ferry system are especially important to residents of the 40th Legislative District, which he represents in the House and which includes the San Juan

Islands and the mainland coast from Anacortes to Bellingham.

The measure, House Bill 1129, would set fees of $5 for each new or renewed vehicle registration, and of $12 for each vehicle title transaction processed by country auditors or the state Department of Licensing, with that money going to the financing of a new, 144-vehicle ferry in the system’s Issaquah class.

Those charges are now assessed and pocketed by the private licensing agents that many car and truck owners go to for registrations and title paperwork—but the transactions currently are exempt from the fees when they are performed by county auditors or the DOL. The state Department of Transportation has already contracted with Vigor Industrial to build two new 144-vehicle ferries at its Puget Sound shipyards. Construction of the third boat would take advantage of the worker skills, expertise and efficiency developed by Vigor, reducing the vessel’s cost.

The approval by the House Transportation Committee routes the bill to the full House for consideration.

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News briefs

David St. George is the new Lopez Island Park Manager, the county parks department announced.

David is a career Wildlife Biologist/Land Manager who has worked for public and private nonprofit organizations for over 20 years.

T h e David St. George p osit ion oversees regular operations of the seven county parks on Lopez. The new park manager will begin work on Lopez in early February.

Dona Wuthnow, Parks & Fair Director, said about St. George: “He brings a whole new level of skills and abilities to the Parks Department.

His combination of talents will help us not only in the management of the newly renovated Odlin Park, but in developing a management plan for Odlin South, and improving management and operations at all the county parks on Lopez.”

St. George has extensive experience as a biologist in conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys, habitat restoration, and weed management.

As a Nature Conservancy land manager for the past eight years, he ran the daily operations of five preserves totaling 30,000 acres.

“Lopez is a very special place to me and my wife with its rural life style and beautiful environment,” he said. “I am looking forward to living on the island and contributing to the preservation and management of the San Juan county parks for both residents and visitors.”

David and Beth will relocate to Lopez from Wenatchee, Washington. He is a graduate of Evergreen State College and likes to fish and hunt, watch birds and be in the outdoors.

CAO changes slated to take effect March 1

The San Juan County Critical Areas Ordinances will take effect on March 1, 2014. All permit applications submitted on or after that date will have to meet the new standards. Permits submitted prior to March 1 will be reviewed in line with regulations in effect when the application was submitted.

The County Council will put final touches on the Critical Areas regulations in February to bring the updates into compliance with the latest Growth Management Hearings Board rulings on legal challenges to the proposed updates. The final public hearing on the CAO is scheduled for the February 4th County Council Meeting.

The CAO updates were produced under a Growth Management Act mandate requiring periodic reviews of the regulations protecting the county’s most essential assets. The process was required to consider whether CAO regulations make sense in light of current conditions and the best scientific information that is available. Appeals and petitions are still pending.

More information about the CAO, and helpful links to resources are contained in an information bulletin by the Community Development and Planning Department, available on the County website at http:// sanjuanco.com/cdp/CAO_ ImplemenationDocs.aspx.

People planning construction or development

projects can contact the San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department at (360) 3782354 for additional information or to arrange a preapplication meeting and site inspection.

Telecom Co.’s on hook for outages under Ranker bill

Telecommunication companies would be required to credit customers for service outages for which they are responsible and that exceed more than 12 hours in a monthly billing cycle as part of a bill under consideration in Olympia.

Sponsored by state Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of 24 fellow lawmakers, the bill, known as the Telecommunications Consumer Fairness Act, is intended to bring a little more fairness to the relationship between consumers and their telecommunications providers, Ranker said.

“If a person is late paying their bill, you can bet their cable, Internet, cell phone or landline provider will let you know about it,” he said. “Isn’t

it only fair that if those same providers fail to provide a service consumers have paid for that the consumers are compensated when that service isn’t provided? I think so and that’s what this bill is about.”

Under the bill, the amount of credit a consumer receives is based on monthly billing and is prorated based on the number of days or portions of days of the outage. Failure to provide the billing credit will be a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.

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Although San Juan County Assessor Charles Zalmanek points out he could not and would not either endorse or oppose any ballot levy, he did say that, in his opinion, both the permanent nature of the ballot proposition and the increase in the levy rate to 50 cents per thousand was “reasonable.”

Zalmanek reviewed the history of the EMS levy and confirmed EMS Chief Jim Cole’s assertion that the recession had severely impacted the amount generated by the 35 cents per 1,000 rate approved by voters in 2010 for the years 2011 through 2016.

Even if the 2010 levy had been at the state-law maximum of 50 cents per $1000 of assessed valuation, the property tax increase of 1-percent per year permitted by state law would only have permitted a levy rate of about 47 cents per $1,000. Zalmanek adds that the 50-cent limit is ironclad and cannot be exceeded without a change in state law.

Zalmanek said that the current levy raised $1.23 million in 2011, but, because of recession-induced declines in property values, only $963,000 was available for the current 2014 budget year.

That represents a drop of about 22 percent in taxpayer contribution to EMS over four years, although the EMS budget increased from about $1.56 million in 2010 to $3.87 million in 2014. The “deficit,” Cole points out, was made up

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self-ignited and caused a massive explosion and fire. Two people were killed instantly, five others died later in the hospital and one contract employee survived with major injuries.

The report noted “a considerable frequency of significant and deadly accidents at refineries over the last decade.” The draft report, which must still be formally approved by the

from other income sources - mostly fees received by EMS for ground and air transportation paid by patients’ health insurance.

If the permanent levy is approved by the voters, Zalmanek calculated that the 50-cent per $1,000 rate would generate about $1.38 million in 2015.

Both Cole and San Juan County Hospital District Commission Secretary Treasurer Dr. Michael Edwards say unequivocally that EMS will not ask for the full amount, 50 cents, available under the proposed levy.

“We’ve always been frugal with our budgets and that won’t change,” Cole said.

Cole also defends the “permanent” feature of the ballot issue.

“It is time the EMS has a permanent and unwavering supporting levy,” he said, adding that the permanent levy “would allow for consistent funding without putting our EMS system funding in jeopardy every six years.”

The total 2014 EMS budget is close to $3.87 million, $400,000 of which is earmarked for Island Air Ambulance. All Island Air income comes from amounts collected from transported patients’ insurance policies, and insurance payments provide a substantial portion of other EMS services. Hospital District residents never pay anything out of pocket for any EMS service, Cole said.

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Chief accountant ‘tosses hat’ into treasurer ring Pederson makes first-ever run for elected office

The auditor’s chief accountant has her sights set on a new role with the county—an elected position, at that.

On Jan. 30, San Juan Island’s Rhonda Pederson announced her candidacy for the office of San Juan County treasurer. It’s Pederson’s first-ever bid for public office and she’s excited by the prospects, and believes that she possesses the skills and experience to excel at the top of the county’s financial sphere.

“I believe my depth of experience working in the county auditors’ office as well as the amount of time I have spent working with our current treasurer, Jan Sears, and other county officials, will be a benefit to our community,” Pederson said in a press release. “If elected, I will bring all my skills and attention to detail to serving the needs of the citizens of San Juan County.”

A San Juan County resident of 20 years, Pederson has worked for the county for the past 13 years. She has worked in the public health department and department of licensing, and her assignments in the auditor’s office include chief recording dep-

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Continued from page 2 “Kate brings fantastic communication skills, fun, fresh perspectives, and as a bonus she’s a multi-generational Islander,” CSA founding member Mike Carlson said in a press release.

In her new role, Hansen assumes leadership of operations and activities that support CSA’s continuing work.

“I am thrilled to be part of CSA’s critical mission to inform the public and support legislative balance that protects our indispensable community, economy, and environment,” Hansen said.

Hansen will expand the range of CSA’s community outreach through social media and become an active

uty, junior district accountant and chief accountant for the last seven years.

“I am looking forward to my next step in serving San Juan County and am eager to meet Contributed photo with and discuss any concerns with Rhonda Pederson. all county residents over the next several months,” Pederson said.

San Juan County will have a new treasurer by this time next year. Incumbent Jan Sears, now in the final year of a second fouryear term in office, is not seeking reelection.

Duties of the treasurer, a non-partisan elected post, include tracking and oversight of all monies collected by the county, including those of junior taxing districts, and county financial investments; preparation of excise tax affidavits in property sales and transfers, and preparing and sending out annual property tax statements.

The treasurer supervises 2 1/2 full-time employees and receives an annual salary of $75,000, benefits included.

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participant with county leaders. She will also keep CSA donors and supporters informed of pending actions that may affect the islands.

“I welcome community feedback on all land userelated legislation and look forward to working with individuals and groups to create a robust and accessible resource for all of San Juan County,” she said.

Dave Cable, CSA board president, said, “Since 2009 CSA’s mission has been to educate San Juan County citizens in the consequences of over-regulation and foster responsible government.

Kate has demonstrated great leadership skills in our island community and we look forward to utilizing those skills in our organization.”

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Health issues top agenda of League of Women Voters Feb.. 12 meeting The February membership meeting of the San Juan Islands League of Women Voters is Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Garden Room at Key Bank (lower level), noon to 2 p.m.

Guest speaker will be Dr. Frank James, health officer of San Juan County Department of Health and Community Services. Dr. James will speak about the public health threats that he sees within the county.

For example, San Juan County has one of the lowest rates of immunization in Washington state. In view of recent outbreaks of chicken pox and whooping cough in the islands, League officials wonder whether this a statistic that islanders should be concerned about?

This and other health matters will be discussed at this important meeting. The public is welcome to join our members.

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OPINION Letters to the Editor

Campaign: tale of broken promises

Having had a somewhat informed view of our Sheriff Department (if under the current leadership that is at all possible) one has to wonder how long our community will sit still for the do nothing actions of deputies and law enforcement leadership.

Given the past actions of more than one deputy, it seems as though doing nothing may be an improvement on doing what they’re doing. A sad state of affairs.

I attended all town meetings, on all three islands, prior to the last Sheriff ’s election. I was also very active in the election itself.

We all heard the lofty designs and plans of what we were to expect in the coming four years. It appears that all we’ve done is regress Where is the community policing, increased training, community advisory board and increased communication? What happened to the animal control officer and K-9 unit?

From all reports we are purchasing another (new) Sheriff ’s boat for a ridiculous sum of money. If it’s maintained like the last one (the Guardian), don’t expect it to last long.

These are but a few of the broken promises, personnel inadequacies and organizational ineptitudes that plague the department and our island communities.

All islanders deserve much more, particularly when one considers that

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each one of us pays the cost for what we call our sheriff ’s department.

I think we all agree that the current crop of deputies, with one possible exception, does not possess the training, experience or aptitude to even be considered as a candidate for our next Sheriff.

Most county governments when faced with such a no-win situation look outside the box for a suitable candidate. Is he or she really required to come from within?

If not, we as a county need to initiate a search and recruit a candidate or candidates that can lead us out of the ‘good old boys of the past and into a positive future for our county.

Thanks for your time.

RICK BENEDICT San Juan Island

Island of change; not for the better

I consider myself to be an all-American islander, born and raised here on San Juan Island.

I love this town and my country. Unfortunately, the recent history of my nation has been upsetting. I was 10 when the trade towers were destroyed and the Patriot Act was established.

The nation I love has been saturated in fear and our resources funneled into war.

I remember a town bustling with commerce throughout the seasons.

Now I find many empty buildings.

I remember art and music being the most anticipated hours of the week. Now art is no longer offered at Friday Harbor Elementary School. A boy 10 years

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younger then I has been offered art class once in his entire education, he is 12.

When I leave I will remember our Christmas Eve fiasco, when Felix Menjivar, with his hand on his pistol, lunged at a group of Christmas carolers. Not only was this act aggressive but long term impact on the young children involved is yet to be determined.

Now they have experienced fear from our government which is here to serve and protect. Is that what we want our island children to remember?

I will also remember the Co-op, Community Brickworks Building, and islanders taking a stand when the Department of Homeland Security leased a central building without due process.

What do you want your community or, better yet, your nation to be remembered for? Personally, I value cultural awareness, artistic expression and freedom. Freedom of information, freedom to ask questions, freedom to carol on Christmas Eve, freedom to have an opinion without fear of losing your job or community standing.

I value freedom, do you?

CATLYN KEYS Friday Harbor

Why no leash law at gravel pit park?

There is an “Editorial” in today’s paper (Jan. 29, “Disrespect puts gravel pit park at risk”). about the gravel pit, relating to respect and dog protocol.

Isn’t the gravel pit under the leash law anyway? Why are people letting their dogs off leash there anyway?

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Unless... perhaps it is now a “Dog Park”?

Also a suggestion for the writer of the letter: yellow ribbons tied on a dog’s collar and/or leash, or harness signifies a potentially aggressive dog. It acts as a warning flag, though this may not be universally known...Thank you.

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Distracted driving puts others at risk

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In addition, we’ll be asking our local sheriff ’s office to help support us in getting the message out.

Did you know it is illegal to use a cell phone while driving in Washington state that is not considered a hands-free device?

Unfortunately, I see many people everyday passing my school using a cellphone, while driving, with it held up to their ear, and I’ve even seen people texting and driving down Spring Street.

Did you know, “When you text and drive you are 23 times more likely to crash?”

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Of Waldron, war, and H.D. Thoreau

In the Journal Jan. 15 several pages were devoted to the accounts of citizens protesting the roaring sounds of the new navy planes.

Years ago Henry David Thoreau protested a new tax he thought to be unfair. He was put in the pokey for refusal to pay.

His friend Ralph Waldo Emerson came to visit.

When he saw Thoreau he said, “Why Henry, what are you doing in there?”

Thoreau responded, “Why, Ralph, what are you doing See LETTERS, Page 8

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Of waterfront Key to better stewardship? Teamwork Ties that bind; conservation coalition and tax levies celebrates 20 years of building bridges

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ow that the trash heap that once was Spring Street Landing is being hauled away, what next?

Although the Journal is confident consultants, designers, engineers and architects will come up with something swell, they won’t have to live with the results for 30 years or more; you will.

One way to make sure the “new waterfront” remains user-friendly and attractive is to make your voices heard on both the design and function of the Friday Harbor shoreline.

Start by attending Thursday’s meeting at the Yacht Club, where the latest plans will be unveiled. Let your ideas and feelings be known.

Moving on… Vote ‘Yes’ for the school levy.

The district has put forth a solid case, complete with budget numbers and descriptions of how the money will be, and has been, spent A 20-plus percent hole in the district budget would be poor treatment of an award-winning school district.

Then this… the EMS levy is another matter.

Yes, the personnel are dedicated and competent.

Lives have been saved. Yes, Jim Cole and his team are managing their new building and other assets with intelligence and care. We trust EMS to do the right thing.

But trust may not be sufficient when voters are asked to approve a “permanent” levy with a potential 42 percent increase. Voters should be informed what the money will be used for, what the budget is now and will be in the future, and why the current levy should be cancelled two years before it’s due to expire.

Frankly, on this one, we’re stumped.

For the Record n The nickname of J-8, Spieden, was misspelled in the Jan. 22 edition of the Journal, “In Memoriam: tribute to Spieden,” and the orca is 3rd-oldest of the Southern residents; she was incorrectly identified as second-oldest in the same article. n

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By Julia Vouri, coordinator of Stewardship Network of the San Juans Special to the Journal

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ew things draw more passion from San Juan County residents than threats to the pristine environment of their archipelago. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Stewardship Network of the San Juans, which was formed in 1994 to meet those challenges.

The coalition was founded when a group of conservation-minded islanders posed a simple question: “Wouldn’t it be great if all of the stewardship organizations in the county could gather together regularly to network, share information and resources, and collaborate on projects?” said Shona Aitken, one of the Network’s founders and education coordinator for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. “We wanted to learn what everyone else was doing, because our combined mission was the same: caring for our home.”

That was the beginning of a coalition of public and private conservation-based organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting a stewardship ethic in the San Juans.

The current membership includes two dozen members representing Lopez, Orcas and San Juan islands. (See below.)

Membership dues are not mandatory, but by donation only.

The first collaborative effort was a Stewardship Fair held at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island in 1999, made possible by a $30,000 Public Involvement in Education grant.

“This was the first time that all the islands came together,”

said Shann Weston of the Salish Sea Press, and one of the Network’s earliest members. “Over 130 people came from San Juan, Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, Stuart and Waldron to participate in six sessions on marine conservation, public use, education and volunteerism, watershed/land conservation, human wildlife interactions, and government/infrastructure.”

The fair’s coordinator was current Washington state Sen. Kevin Ranker, who later became the Stewardship Network coordinator. “What happened was incredible,” he said.

“Businesses and nonprofit organizations found they had much in common as they discussed shared goals, values, and opportunities. Since that first gathering, conversations have continued in powerful and productive ways.”

Under Ranker’s leadership a directory for the Network was created, and members began to meet regularly, led by a steering committee whose co-chairs included Aitken, Weston and Julie Knight of Islands’ Oil Spill Association.

The Network currently sponsors three major activities/ events annually: Earth Day has been celebrated each April since 2008, rotating among Lopez, Orcas and San Juan islands.

“Good Steward Awards” are nominated by members of the community and presented each year to recognize individuals and organizations that have been exemplary stewards in the islands. (Go to www.stewardshipsanjuans. org for a list of award categories and winners.)

See STEWARDSHIP, Page 8

As I See It

Testing, testing, San Juan Island: ‘The Quiz’ Match your wits against our kooky, sorta’ spooky, current events test

By Mike Buettell

Special to the Journal

1. Which of the following statements best describes islanders? (a) People who work two jobs and don’t own a house. (b) People who own two houses and don’t have a job. (c) Both 2. Which of the following best describes the shape of San Juan Island? (a) A giant fat seahorse eating Henry Island. (b) Honey Boo Boo eating Henry Island. (c) Justin Bieber’s hair style.

3. The best way to increase tourist spending on the island is to do which of the following? (a) Build a Disneyland-style thrill ride down the middle of Spring Street, and call it “The Hayride.” (b) Ask the whales to tell us when they might cruise past Lime Kiln. (c) Get Hollywood to produce “The Real Housewives of Friday Harbor.” (d) All of the above.

4. True or False: People who write letters to the editor of The Journal always check their facts, listen carefully to opposing sides, and only then, thoughtfully construct their letter?

5. True or False: While the country as a whole is polarized Red and Blue, we highly educated islanders are above petty politics. We understand that we’re all in this together, that a middle ground exists, and that since this is a small island, where everybody knows everybody, we all need to work cooperatively for the betterment of all?

6. True or False: Traffic safety could be increased by requiring all out-of-state SUV drivers, to take a driving

test as soon as they leave the ferry landing. (Driving into a market once? Yeah, even islanders do that, but twice!)

7. True or False: No one on the island, especially the marina staff at Roche Harbor, knows who owns that big derelict boat that was found drifting toward Contributed photo Pearl Island and now has to Mike Buettell be disposed of with tax payer money.

8. True or False: The Carter Avenue Ballfields project has dragged on long enough. People need to stop majoring in minors and get that thing built so kids and the whole community can play.

9. The greatest challenges facing the island are…? (a) Subway will sneak in under our noses and build a sandwich shop. (b) Homeland Security will rent two buildings downtown. (c) Farmers will drive herds of sheep down Spring Street like they did a hundred years ago. (d) The NSA will monitor our phone calls. (They’ll get what they deserve if they listen to my family.) (e) We’ll all die of radiation poisoning if they build another cell tower. (f) The town will lease the Downriggers site to Miley Cyrus for a nightclub. (g) The fact that domestic violence and meth labs exists here, some kids use drugs, the Catholic Bishops dictate health care at our only hospital, and we have hundreds of islanders dependent on the food bank.

— Editor’s note: We find “The Quiz” to be an amusing read in its own right, but readers can also send responses to the quiz to editor@sanjuanjournal.com, and we’ll publish results in a future edition of the Journal, and on SanJuanJournal.com

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Letters:

Continued from page 6 out there?”

Being a longtime Waldron protester I applaud my Waldron neighbors for standing up tall against the possibility of the drones zooming over the San Juans.

I also applaud Jack Pedigo for his splendid letter [Jan. 29 edition of the Journal: “No free pass just because it’s Navy”] telling us how it really is in the military and the actual meaning of protest.

Following WWI, Germany was smashed into the ground by the war and some bad treaties. The millions of starving German people were scratching

around in the vast rubble striving to stay alive. Hitler arose from these chaotic ruins with vengeance in his heart.

One night 72 years ago, the large factory in which I was working shut down all the noisy machinery so that the employees could listen to Hitler’s speech on the radios in the plant. He screamed out in a whitehot voice enumerating all of the cruel atrocities heaped upon the German people.

It was not long until it was “Heil Hitler” all over the land. The people watched and knew what was happening, but they did not protest.

The fire broke out in Poland and soon enveloped the globe. Immediately

millions of refugees were searching for blankets, water, food, medicine, a place to lie down. Millions were brutalized and maimed for life; more than 50 million were violently murdered.

These big, new navy ships costing us zillions of dollars and polluting our air at the rate of that from an aluminum factory are designed to kill more people faster and farther away than ever before.

The essence of war and all its machinery is death.

There is a military police state forming here.

What are you doing out there Ralph, Joe, Ruth, Mary?

BOB WEAVER Friday Harbor

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. "Silent Night" adjective 4. Clobber 7. Six-Day War hero 12. Grimace 13. Assistant 14. Accustom 15. Ocean breeding area of bivalve mollusks 17. Hotel employee 18. Any plant used as a flavoring 19. Flowering shrub 21. "... ___ he drove out of sight" 22. Easter flower 23. Different 27. Go at it 31. Good, in the 'hood 32. Clear, as a disk 34. Character 35. "A Nightmare on ___ Street" 36. Buss 38. ___ gestae 39. Exotic jelly flavor 42. Overthrow, e.g.

44. "It's no ___!"

45. Older person 47. Residential districts near outskirts of city 49. Ancient alphabetic character 51. "___ moment" 52. Capital of Iraq 54. Near 58. Newswoman Shriver 59. Salutation of farewell 61. Without sight 62. Times to call, in

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Stewardship: Stewardship Network members: Continued from page 7

The Whale Museum, Friends of the San Juans, San

Over the last five years, the Juan Nature Institute, San Juan County Conservation Network has organized the District, San Juan County Marine Resources “Green Village” at the San Committee, Salish Sea Press, Wolf Hollow Wildlife Juan County Fair. Through Rehabilitation Center, Islands’ Oil Spill Association, displays and demonstrations, Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan Island; the Village emphasizes and The Sea Doc Society, The Nature Conservancy, The promotes the many aspects of San Juan Preservation Trust, Port of Friday Harbor, conservation opportunities in San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, Friday Harbor Film the San Juans.

Festival, San Juan County Land Bank, San Juan County The Stewardship Network has also endorsed the recent Marine Resources Committee, San Juan County Parks; San Juan Island National Historical Park, establishment of the San University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs, Juan Island Conservation Corps and the Orcas Youth Friends of Lime Kiln Society, Bureau of Land Conservation. Together with Management, The Madrona Institute, Lime Kiln the Lopez Island Conservation Point State Park, Puget Sound Partnership, San Juan Corps, youth conservations County Lead Entity Program for Salmon Recovery corps are now active on all and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau. three islands during the summer, engaging island youth in stewardship of our public lands.

Over the years, funding has become available to the Stewardship Network for conservationoriented projects. Most recently the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP)—which is charged with the cleanup of Puget Sound—has provided small grants to ECO Net, a collaborative network of 12 Puget Sound counties that promotes environmental education, communication and outreach to help engage the public in the recovery of the Puget Sound ecosystem.

In 2008, the PSP designated the Stewardship Network as the ECO Net touchstone for San Juan County, with the fiscal responsibility of receiving and spending grant monies rotating among different members of the Network.

Fiscal sponsors are allowed to charge indirect costs to administer funds, generally 10 to 15 percent, to cover grant accounting and reporting. For example, The Madrona Institute received $1,323 to administer the two grants totaling $14,114 for the two years it served as fiscal sponsor.

The San Juan Islands Conservation District is the current Network sponsor.

Puget Sound Partnership funding has allowed the Stewardship Network to hire a part-time coordinator— currently Julia Vouri (author of this colum)—to serve the combined interests and responsibilities of the Network and ECO Net. Vouri facilitates monthly meetings, publicizes and coordinates events, maintains communications, and fulfills other grant deliverables.

For more information about the Stewardship Network of the San Juans, go to www.stewardship sanjuans.org. For information about the PSP, go to www.psp.wa.gov.

Sudoku

classifieds 63. Blowgun ammo 64. Accumulate 65. "Dear old" guy 66. Tokyo, formerly Down 1. It comes easily to hand 2. Boot 3. Infernal 4. Kind of lettuce 5. "___ to Billie Joe" 6. Organ part 7. To lessen the importance 8. Shrink 9. Christmas season 10. Length x width, for a rectangle 11. After expenses

12. Finish, with "up" 13. Unpaid, overdue debts 16. Like "The X-Files" 20. Clearasil target 23. Care for 24. Pitcher, of a sort 25. Finger, in a way 26. Autocrats 28. Bush 29. Fertile soil 30. "___ quam videri" (North Carolina's motto) 31. Panhandles 33. Almond 37. Mischievous sprites 40. Chaste women 41. Wild North African sheep

43. Chatter 46. Biochemistry abbr.

48. Live 50. Barely beat 52. Bee ___ 53. "Mi chiamano Mimi," e.g.

54. Like The Citadel, now 55. "Good grief!"

56. "Comin' ___ the Rye" 57. His "4" was retired 58. "Dilbert" cartoonist Scott Adams has one (abbrev.)

60. Egg cells Answers to today's puzzle on page 20

Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ranges from 1-5 (easy) 6-10 (moderate) and 11-15 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 5.

Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 20

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Defense proves decisive in 63-56 win Wolverines open post-season at home, Monday, Feb. 10, in rematch vs. Blaine

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Less than 24 hours after taking sole possession atop the Northwest 1A/2B League standings with a 41-40 win over La Conner in the final seconds of regulation, the Wolverines bounced back to clinch their six victory in seven games by dealing Blaine a decisive 63-56 defeat at home, Saturday, in Turnbull Gym. In a preview of their post-season opener, the Wolverines beat back a second half rally by the Borderites with a scrappy fourth-quarter defensive stance, converting three steals into six points midway through the final period, and outscoring Blaine 19-16 in the final eight minutes of the contest to seal the victory.

C.J. Woods tossed in a game-high 21 points, Otis CooperWest added 19 and sophomore Luke Stromberg contributed 12 points to the team total.

"These kind of games are the fun ones to win," said Cooper-West, noting that the contest turned into a fast, furious and physical battle in the paint after the break.

"Earlier in the season we were losing the close game but now we're finding a way to win. We won this one with defense, especially in the second half."

Friday Harbor turned a two-point edge at the end of the opening period into a nine-point advantage at the half by outscoring Blaine (3-7 conference, 6-12 overall) 15-9 in the second quarter. Cooper-West knocked down a pair from beyond the 3-point stripe, Stromberg added another, and Woods tallied six points in the pivotal second period.

Blaine came thundering back after the break, however, with low post-player Shaquille Wood leading the charge.

The 6' 4" 200-plus-pound sophomore proved to be a oneman wrecking crew in the third quarter, putting up 12 of his 14 points in the period, as Blaine sliced the deficit to four, 44-40, at the end of the quarter.

But after picking the Borderites pocket on three successive possessions at the start of the final period and, with buckets by Stromberg, Dylann DeMaris and a 3-point

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basket on an out-of-bounds play by Woods, Friday Harbor regained control of the scoreboard, at 53-42, and traded buckets down the stretch to ice the victory.

Sophomore Carson Knutzen scored 15 points to lead the Borderites.

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Post-season looms as FH wrestlers tackle La Conner In a home match where victories were few and far between, and forfeits were plentiful for lack of wrestlers in weight categories, the Wolverines Sam Ibold (170) proved to be the exception.

Ibold, a senior, quickly gained the advantage before pinning his opponent, La Conner’s David Thomas, in the opening round of the bout.

It proved to be an efficient and speedy win for the veteran Friday Harbor grappler, who has struggled unexpectedly in a season in which he drop 10 pounds from last season’s weight to wrestle in the 170-pound division.

“The season started pretty slow for me but it’s getting better,” Ibold said.

“I’m hanging in there. I think some of it is because the guys I’m wrestling are shorter and stockier than what I was use to.”

Ibold accounted for the Wolverines lone vic-

tory—of five league qualifying bouts—in its headto-head contest at home Jan. 28 against La Conner.

Both teams forfeited several matches due to a lack of wrestlers in various weight divisions.

The Braves lack a wrestler on their roster to square off against senior Oscar Churape (120), who returned to the mat last week after being sidelined for two with a concussion.

Churape, who, like Ibold, is wrestling in a lower weight division than a year ago, is anxious to return to competition.

“I feel stronger this year than I did last year,” he said.

“I don’t keep track of wins and losses, I just like to wrestle.”

Next The Wolverines open post-season competition at the 1A regional playoffs, Feb. 15, at Blaine High School. Matches get under way beginning at 10 a.m.

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Done deal: IMA readies for renovation Ownership in hand, Art Museum preps for remodel of former SJ EMS building

The transformation of the former Spring Street headquarters of San Juan EMS into a visual arts museum is expected to begin in early February and be completed by late June.

San Juan Islands Art Museum recently finalized its pending purchase of the building from the island Hospital District, ahead of schedule and, according to Charlie Bodenstab, acting executive director of IMA, an opening exhibition is planned for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Construction and remodel of the 5,000 square-foot building at 540 Spring St., formerly known as the Frank Wilson Memorial EMS Building, in honor of the late EMS director Frank Wilson, should be done by late June, Bodenstab said.

“IMA has had full use of the building since entering into a lease-purchase agreement with the hospital board last May,” Bodenstab said in a press release. “This interim period has provided ample time to complete plans, contracts and permits for the project.”

Meanwhile, IMA has also launched a fundraising campaign to help cover the cost of the building’s purchase ($550,000) and reconstruction. The fundraising target is $2.3 million to finance the entire project, purchase, reconstruction and remodel.

Museum officials initially planned to purchase the building over a three-year period, which corresponded to the length of the lease in its purchase and sale agreement with the hospital district. But IMA will be in a better position to qualify for grants and private donations by taking ownership of the building earlier than originally planned, said Bodenstab, acknowledging, however, that the sooner-thanexpected purchase will take a big bite out of the amount of money the group had set aside for the project in the short run.

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What will it look like? At top is an artist rendering of the pending transformation of the former EMS building on Spring Street by San Juan Islands Art Museum (IMA). Below: from left; hospital district commissioners Lenor Bayuk and Dr. J. Michael Edwards, and IMA’s Charlie Bodenstab and Jack Yelverton commemorate the parties’ purchase and sale agreement in April, 2013.

tion. The new facility provides a permanent venue for IMA to present exhibits that feature nationally renowned visual artists and local artists as well.

In addition to hosting visual arts exhibits, IMA raises and distributes funds to support student art programs in Friday Harbor elementary and middle schools. It conducts the popular “Family Art Days” program in July and August each year as well. For more information check out the website at www.sjima.org or call the museum office at 360370-5050.

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FH falters against full-court press in loss to Borderites; 60-36 The Wolverines fast start fizzled out against a swarming full-court press in a 60-36 loss at home, Saturday, to Blaine.

Friday Harbor grabbed a 10-7 early lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Borderites erased the

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run away with the win after in the final two periods of play.

The Wolverines (6-12) open post-season play Feb. 11. at Mountlake Terrace.

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Right; Emily Guard wrestles for control of a loose ball against Blaine’s Mandy Hayes.

Defense:

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“We were pretty young at the start of the season,” Coach Rod Turnbull said.

“It took us awhile to put it all together but the guys are playing with a lot of confidence and the playing well together.”

With the win, the Wolverines improved to 8-8 overall and clinched the No. 2 seed in the Northwest 1A District playoffs. They open the post-season at home, Monday, Feb. 10, in a rematch against Blaine; tip off is 5 p.m. in Turnbull Gym. At La Conner, the Wolverines saw a 6-point lead slip away in the final minutes of a contest between league unbeatens.

The Braves (4-1 league, 13-5 overall) drew within one point following a threepointer by Hudson Zavala, who led La Conner with 18 points, a pair of missed free throws by Friday Harbor, followed by a pair of free throws by the Braves.

Friday Harbor junior Gabe Lawson pulled down a rebound with one second remaining to preserve the victory. C.J. Woods scored 13 of his game-high 22 points in the final period.

Next The Wolverines wrap up their 20-game regular season schedule at home Tuesday, against league rival Cedar Park Christian (4-1, 11-7 overall), followed by the regular-season finale Thursday, at Shoreline Christian.

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Wednesday, Feb. 5 Citizens for the Core potluck & meeting, 6 p.m., Brickworks, 150 Nichols St., free.

Meeting to focus on concerns about relocation of U.S. Customs to First & Spring; preceded by potluck. Info, grishakriv@gmail.com.

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.

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Beethoven Symphonies, SJI Library, noon-2 p.m., free. Fourteen-week series, every Thursday, explores music of Beethoven with awardwinning documentary, DVD lectures and music on CD. No musical knowledge or experience required. Info, 378-2073, birdwalker@ interisland.net.

Healing Room, Transformation Church, 7075 Airport Circle, 5-6 p.m. Prayers for all your needs; non-denominational. Info, 378-9569.

Lavendera: “Universal Map of Consciousness”, Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., 6:30 p.m., free. Journey to the upper world in the universal map of consciousness, led by world traveler Sarah Hanson, graduate of the Four Winds Society. Info, 3783637, www.lavenderadayspa.com.

Indoor Soccer, Fairgrounds Building, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5 dropin fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

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usic can lift the spirit. But it’s dancers that truly make it soar.

Prepared to be spirited away, upward and spellbound in a state of grace, as two brothers – both professional ballet dancers, and twins, no less – take the lead roles in a new ballet featured in La Danse et La Musique at San Juan Community Theatre, Saturday, Feb. 8.

After its successful premiere in 2013, La Danse et La Musique, an evening of live dance performances, starring Northwest professional ballet dancers Sylvain and Danny Boulet, and a variety of classical vocal favorites, returns with a mesmerizing mix of island and professional talents.

Director and choreographer Lina Downes, founder of San Juan Island’s youth ballet dance company, La Danse de la Mer (The Dance of the Sea) has created an original romantic fantasy ballet for the evening, one that draws on the best of Shakespearean comedic tradition – rich with mistaken identities and hidden motives – to showcase the ballet ensemble, and that also features the music of Chopin, Schumann, Schubert, Borodin and Strauss.

“The story is about a prince who wants to be loved for himself, not just for his title,” Downes said. “It’s full of charm and witty moments, and it’s highly romantic and Shakespearean too. You can be five or 500 and you will love this ballet.”

San Juan Island’s Joely Loucks, at just 13 years of age a budding ballet star in her own right, will dance en pointe opposite Sylvain. Also featured in the ballet will be ballerinas Caitlin Ross, a graduate of the University of Washington dance school, and Jeanne Peihl, originally from Riverside Ballet in California.

But it is Sylvain Boulet, world renowned for his skill as an “en pointe” dancer, a rarity for a male in the ballet realm, that promises to take your breath away, Downes said.

“It’s kind of a contemporary idea, unusual but it’s out there,” she said of male en pointe dancers. “Sylvain is a classical dancer and beautiful to watch en pointe. My dancers at Dance Workshop II all want to be like Sylvain.”

Although the ballet earns top bill, it is but one of many performances featured as part of the show. In the “La Musique” elements of the evening, Seattle-based vocalist Angela K. Morgan, aka the “Golden Voice of Daniels Recital Hall”, will sing opera; and singer Mary Lou Mills, who has performed with Opera Pacifica of Olympia and Seattle’s Gilbert and Sullivan Society, will take center stage as well.

Woven into the tapestry of La Danse et La Musique are performances by a variety of island dancers as well, featured as part of the ballet and in independent presentations as well. San Juan Island performance artist Cynthia Church will share a piece choreographed by Downes, which is set to part of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, accompanied by local dancers Shannon Kelly, Fiona Small and Carolyn Hudson.

In addition, Ballet Folklorico Monarca, San Juan Island’s Latin American dance troupe, will perform, closing the show along with classical Middle Eastern dancer Amani (Amy Lopez).

The Business Partner for La Danse et La Musique is Coho Restaurant.

The SJCT box office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or tickets, www.sjctheatre.org, or, 378-3210.

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K-Bowl 2014: thrills, chills & trivia too Can the high school 9th-10th team make it three in a row? Find out Tuesday, Feb. 11

The Super Bowl of trivia is coming back to Friday Harbor.

The 20th annual Knowledge Bowl is Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Community Theatre, at 7 p.m.

Three student teams (FHMS 8th graders, FHHS freshmen/sophomores and FHHS juniors/seniors) go headto-head with four local service group teams: Kiwanis, Soroptimists, Lions, and Rotary. The four-person teams will answer tricky trivia questions on a broad range of topics.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the FHHS Jazz Band will perform at 6:45 and again at intermission. The FHES music class will demonstrate their new ukuleles in the lobby before the event.

Brent Snow, SJI School Board president, will once again emcee the event. The FHMS PTA will offer baked treats in the lobby before and during the event, and there will also be a silent auction.

The Knowledge Bowl is presented each year by the San Juan Public Schools Foundation Board. Through its Phonea-Thon and Business Partnership Program in the school

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Friday Harbor High’s 9th and 10th grade team celebrates its second-straight K-Bowl crown following last year’s victory.

directory, the Foundation this year has raised over $100,000 to supplement our local public education needs. Since 1994, community support of the SJJPF mission now totals over one million dollars.

Tickets for this fun family event are $5 for adults and $3 for children, and are available at the door the night of the event. Come and cheer on your favorite team.

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Family Film Night, library, 7-9 p.m., free. Showing of “Dreamer”, (2005) rated PG, starring Dakota Fanning, Kurt Russell. Running time, 106 minutes. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

Free seminar entitled “Women’s Health: Where to find it, how to keep it,” features professional practitioners addressing various women’s health care topics. Sponsored by FH Soroptimist. Refreshments, lunch included. Space is limited, register online by Feb. 6, at www.sifri.org. Info, 378-5167.

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Saturday, February 8 ۰ 7:30 pm

La Danse et La Musique This showcase of music and dance talents includes a new romantic ballet choreographed by Lina Downes and starring internationally-renowned professional ballet dancers Danny and Sylvain Boulet.

Business Partner: COHO RESTAURANT* Tickets: Adult $16; Student Reserved $8; $5 Student RUSH *Ask Coho about their special pre-show dinner.

Mon., February 10 ۰ 7:00 pm National Theatre Live in HD

Coriolanus Donmar Warehouse in London presents Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge.

Tickets: Adult $20; Members $18; Student Reserved $10 For more event info or to purchase tickets: www.sjctheatre.org SJCT Box Office: 378-3210

Mullis Center, 7-9 p.m.

Father and daughters special night out; music, dancing, delicious appetizers and desserts; $22 couples.

Purchase tickets online, www.islandrec.org. Info, 378-4953.

Saturday, Feb. 8 Women’s Health Seminar, 8:30 a.m to 4 p.m., Skagit Valley College, SJ Center.

Scooter & Family Skate Night, Fairgrounds exhibit hall. Scooter & Trike Time, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $5 family, $2 per person. Skate Night, 7-8:30 p.m., $8 family, $3 per person; 9 and under accompanied by adult. Info, 3784953, www.islandrec.org.

Open Mic for Writers, library, 7 p.m., free. Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction.

Local writers gather to read their latest works, hear works of others, or set goals.

Light refreshments served.

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

Ballet: La Danse et La Musique, SJ Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Island’s newest dance company presents an evening of ballet (featuring music of Chopin and Strauss), and music, with sopranos Angela Kay Morgan, Mary Lou Mills. Tickets: $16 adults, $8 students, $5 RUSH. Info, 3783210, www.sjctheatre.org.

Kris Orlowski album release party, Howard Homestead Barn, Cattle Point Rd., 7 p.m. All ages

show. Seattle musician Orlowski’s album features “Believer”, with accompanying music video filmed on San Juan Island, starring island children. Musical performance by band Motopony. Tickets: $17 adults, $8 students, $5 RUSH. Info, 378-3210, www. sjctheatre.org.

Sunday, Feb. 9 Teen Open Gym, Turnbull Gym, 6-9 p.m., free. Grades 7-12, court shoes required.

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

Monday, Feb. 10 ‘Coriolanus’ in High-Def, SJ Community Theatre, 7 p.m.

National Theatre Live broadcast of Donmar Warehouse’s production of Shakespeare’s tragedy of political manipulation and revenge; $20 adults ($18 SJCT members), $10 students. Info, www.sjctheatre.org, 378-3210.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 Youth Roller Hockey, Fairgrounds Building, 5:306:30 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.

Knowledge Bowl 2014, SJ Community Theatre, 7 p.m.

Annual fundraiser sponsored by SJ Public Schools Foundation pits local service groups against students in Jeopardy-like battle of wits,

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The Borealis Brass (America's Arctic Brass Ensemble) will perform Saturday, Feb. 15, at St. David's Episcopal Church beginning at 7 p.m.

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The group has performed in Japan, Malaysia, Australia, Puerto Rico and throughout the US and in Canada.

The program includes music for all tastes— Giovanni Gabrielli to the Beatles. Admission is by donation.

St. David’s Church is at the corner of Park and second Tuesday series opens with “I Am,” which chronicles former Hollywood producer Tom Shadyac’s odyssey to discover what’s wrong with the world, only to find out what’s right with it.

Co-sponsored by Spring St. Intl School and XYZ Studio; donations encouraged. Info, phope@springstreet.org.

Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-

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S’roptimists offer free seminar on women’s health

Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor invites women of all ages to its second annual seminar at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center, Saturday, Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year’s theme of “Women’s Health: Where to find it, how to keep it” offers free sessions led by professional health and wellness practitioners addressing topics of holistic health,

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The renowned Renee Fleming returns to one of her signature roles in Dvorak’s soulful fairy tale opera, “Rusalka”, shown live in HD at San Juan

Saturday, Feb. 15

Adult Roller Hockey, Fairgrounds Building, 7:309 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $6 drop-in fee, $67 season pass.

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

Tragedy of the Commons Film Series, 7 p.m., library, free. Host Ken Crawbuck presents “American Revolutionary—The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs.” Film traces the life and changing views of Grace Lee Boggs, a 98-year-old resident of Detroit and former Malcolm X supporter. Light refreshments. Info, 378-9569.

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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.

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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.

HEARING NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT PURPOSE: To review and adopt the San Juan County Noxious Weed List for 2014 and to discuss noxious weed control priorities and weed law enforcement guidelines for 2014.

WHEN: Monday, February 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. WHERE: Community Room, Skagit Valley College, 221 Weber Way, Lower Level, Friday Harbor.

The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board has added three new species (or groups) for the 2014 Noxious Weed List, none of which are designated for required control in San Juan County. These include: lesser celandine, Ficaria verna (Class B noxious weed); nonnative cattail species and hybrids, including Typha angustifolia, Typha domingensis, Typha x glauca (Class C noxious weeds); and Russian olive, Elaeagnus angustifolia (Class C noxious weed). Of these, only the non-native cattails are known to occur in the county.

Class A Weed velvetleaf, Abutilon theophrasti is moved to Class B noxious weed.

Class A Weed buffalobur, Solanum rostratum, is moved to Class C noxious weed.

In addition, all the yellow-flowered non-native hawkweeds have been combined into two subgenera groups - the meadow hawkweeds and the wall hawkweeds. Both groups are designated for required control in San Juan County.

In order for this list to become accepted for San Juan County, it must be approved by the County Noxious Weed Control Board based on public input received at this meeting.

Additionally, the Noxious Weed Control Board is requesting public participation so that more information about local weed distributions can be gathered as well as suggestions for the 2015 weed list.

For further information, contact the County Noxious Weed Control Program at (360) 376-3499 or by e-mail at judy@sanjuanweeds.org LEGAL NO. SJ539114 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 29 and February 5, 2014.

NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF A ROSTER OF VENDORS, AND SOLICITATION FOR NEW VENDORS The San Juan County Auditor maintains a list of vendors available to the County for the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment under RCW 39.04.190. To view that list, or to be included on that list, please contact the County Auditor at (360) 3783356 or auditor@sanjuanco.com, or stop by the Auditor’s office in the County Courthouse. In order to be added to the list, please provide proof of your registration as a business in the state of Washington and a brief description of the materials, supplies, and equipment which you sell.

LEGAL NO. SJ541114 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder February 5, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Board of Health will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on an Ordinance Regarding Accounting for On-Site Sewage Operation and Maintenance Program Charges. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA, on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, beginning at 11:45 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Board of Health without additional written notice.

At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Board of Health will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Board. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications.

All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend.

Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person.

Please deliver 9 copies of all written comments to the San Juan County Board of Health at 145 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor or mail to P.O. Box 607 Friday Harbor, WA, 98250. The ordinance is on file at the office of the Health & Community Services, 145 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA, and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Health & Commu-

nity Services office on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Summary: The proposed Ordinance amends Ordinance No. 23-2013 § 8 (uncodified) and would eliminate the need for a separate On-site Sewage Operation and Maintenance fund.

The proposed Ordinance will simplify accounting processes while still maintaining revenues separately.

The Auditor would use project coding to ensure that revenues from the Onsite Sewage Operation and Maintenance Program Charge are used solely for their intended purpose.

The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the San Juan County Auditor at 360-370-7558 or Mark Tompkins at 360-370-7517.

LEGAL NO. SJ541715 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

February 5, 12, 2014.

Request for Proposals for San Juan County 2015 Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program San Juan County has established a tourism facilities program, funded by a portion of the revenue collected under the State Lodging Tax excise statutes and is seeking proposals from qualified entities interested in 1) funding single project proposals concerned with acquiring, improving or developing facilities for enhancing the tourism experience; and/or 2) matching grants for operating tourism facilities that enhance the tourism experience; and/or 3) matching grants for events that draw tourists; and/or 4) projects that carry out the goals of the San Juan County LTAC Tourism Master Plan. The contract year will begin on January 1, 2015.

The expected outcome of the funded activities is to increase economic activity in San Juan County in 2015 and beyond through the overnight lodging of tourists, through tourismrelated expenditures, and construction of tourism-related facilities. Program categories are: Emphasis on Tourism facilities capital program (only for facilities in which the County has an ownership position): Construction Improvement Renovation Matching grants for Tourism Events

and Festivals designed to attract tourists Matching Grants for operation of existing eligible tourism facilities that meet the criteria of this RFP and the long-range tourism plan (including, but not limited to historic museums, performing arts, visual arts) Special Investments that help to accomplish objectives of the LTAC Master Plan (available online at: http://sanjuanco.com/LTAC) The total available funding for 2015 will be approximately $480,000. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m., April 11, 2014. For information and an application packet, visit the LTAC website: http://sanjuanco.com/LTAC or contact Sue Kollet at the office of County Council (360) 370-7470. Packets may be picked up from the Council Office at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Requests by mail should be sent to: San Juan County Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program 350 Court Street #1 Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

LEGAL NO. SJ541107 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

February 5, 12, 2014.

Request for Qualifications for Licensed Coastal Geologic Professionals San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department (CDPD) requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from professional geologists licensed in the State of Washington.

CDPD seeks to contract with at least two geologists to assist County hearing examiners and shoreline planning staff with review of applications for bulkheads and other types of shoreline stabilization structures. Desired skills include the ability to estimate coastal erosion rates; to differentiate between erosion caused by wind/ waves and that caused by other factors including drainage from upland areas, vegetation removal, and modification/compaction of upland soils; the ability to determine whether a structure is threatened by wind/wave erosion; familiarity with soft shoreline stabilization techniques; the ability to assess potential impacts of shoreline stabilization structures on adjacent and nearby properties including areas typically submerged; and the ability to assess applications for compliance with regulations related to geologic factors.

Desired services include conducting site visits with hearing examiners and staff; preparing a written evalua-

tions of geotechnical reports provided by applicants and/ or appellants; and providing oral testimony at hearings. The time frame for services will be through December 31, 2015.

Selection will be based on qualifications; relevant experience; price; ability, capacity and skill to perform the work; character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency to perform the work; ability to perform the work within the time specified; quality of work under previous contracts; previous and existing compliance with laws relating to those contracts; and other reasonable information having a bearing on the decision to make the award.

Upon consideration of the submittals, the County will negotiate the final terms with the selected parties. Submittals not meeting the requirements outlined herein will not be considered.

Statement of Qualifications Proposals should consist of, but not necessarily be limited to, three copies of the following: 1. Cover letter signed by the owner of the firm; 2. Firm name, mailing address, email address, telephone and fax numbers; 3. Names of personnel who will perform the work and their relevant training and experience; 4. Copies of professional licenses and certifications; 5. Three recent examples of reports related to bulkheads or other shoreline stabilization structures prepared by the staff that will perform the work.

6. Schedule of the firm’s fees; 7. Any additional information helpful in the selection process.

Qualifications must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, February 14, 2014. Facsimile and/or e-mail submittals will not be accepted.

Please submit SOQs to: Shireene Hale San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department P.O. Box 947 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 370-7569 San Juan County reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. This RFQ does not obligate the County to pay any costs incurred by respondents in the submission of SOQs. LEGAL NO. SJ541994 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

February 5, 2014.

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number

Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Other Date of Date Required Application Complete Permits*

Existing Environmental Documents

SEPA End Date Threshold for SEPA DET Comments

Project Comments End Date**

Hearing Hearing Body Place

Hearing Date

Wayne & Gayle Laufer c/o 462650027 Adopt Islander Law Office of SJ O’Day, SWMP; Hearing 1657 Yacht Haven, existing Bank 3/12/14 Install bulkhead 1/24/14 1/24/14 Numerous -3/7/14 Francine Shaw, PO Box 2112, HPA Examiner San Juan Island DNS Annex Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Town of Friday Multiple; from Trout Town of Friday Harbor c/o Adopt PCG000See Env. Harbor water line Lake to inside Town Wayne Haefele, PO Box 219, 1/17/14 1/17/14 Town’s Numerous -2/26/14 ---14-0001 Checklist replacement limits Friday Harbor, WA 98250 DNS SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be examined by NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant to comment on the Threshold appointment during regular business hours at the San meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination can do so by Juan County Community Development & Planning at 135 Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An submitting a written statement to Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at no later than the comment date Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Community Development and Planning (CD&P). The County has specified above. The Threshold project comments specified above. Anyone who desires Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, Determination may be appealed by to provide testimony in a public hearing or desires a copy submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the submitting a written statement of of the decision for this project may do so by contacting this hearing may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter appeal along with the basis for the CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be days prior to the public hearing..

36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, days after the end of the SEPA hearing. (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. .- Suggested Project or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. comment period.

Fax (360) 378-3922 * cdp@sanjuanco.com Comments End Date PSJ00014-0001

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ975557 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, FEBRUARY 05, 2014

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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES AGENDA - TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street Thursday, February 6, 2014 12:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access (Est. 10 min.) SJC Update - Councilmember Rick Hughes (Est. 30 min.) Presentation by Gray & Osborne regarding the Blair Street Reconstruction Project - Phases I & II (Est. 5 min.) Resolution No. 2010 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Atlantis Construction for installation of ADA accessible curb ramps on Spring Street (Est. 20 min.) Update regarding the Port of Friday Harbor Master Plan (Est. 10 min.) Payment of Claims and Payroll Approval of Minutes Future Agenda Items

Citizen Response Adjourn 5:30 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access (Est. 15 min.) CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - Application by OJC Properties to rezone 825 Argyle Avenue from single family residential to multi-family residential (Est. 10 min.) Council discussion of Committee Assignments (Est. 15 min.) Council discussion regarding the Town Tourism Master Plan - Phase I (Est. 30 min.) Administrator’s Report (Est. 15 min.) Future Agenda Items Citizen Response Adjourn LEGAL NO. FH541761 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

February 5, 2014.

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA TOWN COUNCIL RETREAT Windermere Conference Room Spring Street Saturday, February 8, 2014 8:30 AM Call to Order (Est. 1 hour) 1) Creation of “Transportation Initiative” Funding Needs Review Road and Sidewalk Condition Report Public Outreach Transportation Benefit District (Est. 1 hour) 2) Capital Projects in 2014 Project Schedule Project Funding Public Works Staffing/In house projects/Engineer in Training (Est. 1 hour) 3) 2014 Parks Projects West Street Park Expansion Sunken Park Evergreen Park

12:00 PM Recess for Lunch 1:00 PM Resume Session (Est. 1 hour) 4) Location for Public Works Yard Move to Large Lot on Harbor Creation of Park Space Funding for improvements (Est. 1 hour) 5) Refuse Department Change pick up procedure Purchase standardized toters for garbage and recycling Funding purchase of toters Refuse truck retrofitting (Est. 1 hour) 6) Grab bag Town Holiday Lighting Upgrades 2014 Comprehensive Plan Update due in 2016 Downtown Parking Options 4:30 PM Adjourn Clerk’s Note: No action is required or anticipated. This session is for planning purposes only.

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February 5, 2014.

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES 7303.24287 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Grantee: Paul S. Arons and Sharon K. Grace, husband and wife Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20061026045 Tax Parcel ID No.: 462450001000/20189 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 1, Westcott Bay Park, a private subdivision 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/cons u m e r s / h o m e o w n e r ship/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/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: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819.

Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On March 7, 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 1, Westcott Bay Park, a private subdivision, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, pages 22 and 22A, records of San Juan County, Washington Commonly known as: 539 White Point Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/20/06, recorded on 10/26/06, under Auditor’s File No. 20061026045, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from Paul S. Arons and Sharon K. Grace, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Chicago Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Elec-

tronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Residential Capital Corp, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Residential Capital Corp, its successors and assigns to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2013-0612001. *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 10/29/2013 Monthly Payments $55,150.46 Total Arrearage $55,150.46 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $750.00 Total Costs $750.00 Total Amount Due: $55,900.46 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $518,315.66, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 08/01/12, 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 March 7, 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 02/24/14 (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 02/24/14 (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 02/24/14 (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 ADDRESS Paul S Arons 539 White Point Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Paul S Arons 175 Gretchen Way Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Sharon K Grace 539 White Point Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Sharon K Grace 175 Gretchen Way Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Paul S Arons c/o Law Office of Paul Arons 685 Spring Street, #104 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Sharon K Grace c/o Law Office of Paul Arons 685 Spring Street, #104 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/23/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/23/13 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.USA-Foreclosure.com. EFFECTIVE: 10/29/2013 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Heather L. Smith (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7303.24287) 1002.255578-File No. LEGAL NO. J540635 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

February 5, 26, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Estate of: DONALD E. KAUFFMAN, Deceased.

No. 14 4 05003 6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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(s) 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 11.040.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.040.051 and 11.040.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 29, 2014 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Connie J. Patterson ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: GODDULANGLIE Margaret C. Langlie, WSBA #12714 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Connie J. Patterson, PR 4025 S. Bay Rd NE Olympia, WA LEGAL NO. J539856 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 29, February 5,12, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Estate of: EDWARD F. SMITH, Deceased.

No. 14 4 05004 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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(s) 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 11.040.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.040.051 and 11.040.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 29, 2014 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: JoAnn Sample ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: GODDULANGLIE Margaret C. Langlie, WSBA #12714 ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: JoAnn Sample 429 Madrona Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J539861 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 29, February 5, 12, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re the Estate of: MARGARET A. KING, Deceased NO. 14-4-00548-0SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(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 Section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication: February 5, 2014. /S/ ELIZABETH A. STORY, Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: Marcia A. Mellinger Address for Mailing or Service: 7801 Green Lake Dr. N.

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES Seattle, WA 98103 LEGAL NO. J541111 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

February 2, 12, 19, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: RICHARD B. HALVORSON Deceased. NO. 14-4-05001-0 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: January 22, 2014 Personal Representative: Mary A. Halvorson-Miller PO Box 251 Eastsound, WA 98245 Attorney for Personal Representative: KATHRYN C. LORING PO Box 668 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-2191 LEGAL NO. J539068 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 22, 29 and February 5, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In Re the Receivership of J. LAWSON FAMILY LLC. No. 11-4-05004-0 NOTICE OF RECEIVERSHIP (RCW 7.60.200) TO CREDITORS AND OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a receiver was appointed for J. Lawson Family LLC, whose last known address was 1165 W. Valley Road, Friday Harbor, Washington 982507073, on January 10, 2014.

YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED that in order to receive any dividend in this proceeding you must file proof of claim with the court within 30 days after the date of this notice. If you are a state agency, you must file proof of claim with the receiver within 180 days after date of this notice. A copy of your claim must also be either mailed to or served upon the receiver.

DATED: January 13,2014.

NOTICE OF RECEIVERSHIP Page 1 of 1 /s/ Bruce R Moen Bruce R. Moen, WSBA #06640 Receiver for J. Lawson Family LLC MOEN LAW OFFICES, P.S. One Union Square 600 University Street, Suite 3312 Seattle, Washington 98101 Tel: (206) 441-1156 Fax: (206) 441-1233 LEGAL NO. J539116 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 22, 29, and February 5, 2014.

7037.102644 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor in interest by purchase from the FDIC as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank Grantee: Joel C. Milstein, an unmarried man Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 20051107027 Original NTS Auditor File No. 2013-0607010 Tax Parcel ID No.: 262133001000 Abbreviated Legal: A portion of Government Lot 3, Section 21, Township 36 North, Range 2 West, W.M. Amended 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/cons u m e r s / h o m e o w n e r ship/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/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: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819.

Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On March 7, 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 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: The Westerly 300 feet, less the Southerly 400 feet, of the following described parcel: The West 896.77 feet of Government Lot 3 (as measured on the South line thereof) Section 21, Township 36 North, Range 2 West, W.M., in San Juan County, Washington; Except County Road along the West line thereof. Commonly known as: 7 Shu Hop Lane Shaw Island, WA 98286-0000 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/01/05 and recorded on 11/07/05, under Auditor’s File No. 20051107027, records of San Juan County, Washington, from Joel C. Milstein, Unmarried, as Grantor, to Chicago Title Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Washington Mutual Bank, a Washington corporation, as Beneficiary. *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. 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 01/03/2014 Monthly Payments $35,605.39 Lender’s Fees & Costs ($451.21) Total Arrearage

$35,154.18 Trustee’s Expenses (Itemization) Trustee’s Fee $1,050.00 Total Costs $1,050.00 Total Amount Due: $36,204.18 Other known defaults are as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $329,526.72, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 12/01/12, 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 March 7, 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 02/24/14 (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 02/24/14 (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 02/24/14 (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. 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 ADDRESS Joel C. Milstein 7 Shu Hop Lane Shaw Island, WA 98286 Joel C. Milstein 4105 East Madison Street Seattle, WA 98112-3286 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Joel C. Milstein 7 Shu Hop Lane Shaw Island, WA 98286 Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Joel C. Milstein 4105 East Madison Street Seattle, WA 98112-3286 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/24/13, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/24/13 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.northwesttrus-

tee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com EFFECTIVE: 01/03/2014 Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature P.O. BOX 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 Contact: Heather L. Smith (425) 586-1900.

(TS# 7037.102644) 1002.247940-File No. LEGAL NO. J540636 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

February 5, 26, 2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S. will on February 14, 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, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in San Juan County, State of Washington, to-wit; A portion of Government Lot I, Section 18, Township 36 North, Range I West, W.M., Orcas Island, County of San Juan, State of Washington, described as follows: Commencing at a concrete monument marking the Northwest comer of said Section 18; Thence along the Northerly boundary of said Section 18 North 88°39’30” East, 1,306.59 feet to a concrete monument marking the Northeast comer of said Government Lot 1; Thence along the Easterly boundary of said Government Lot 1 South 0°28’31” West, 336.16 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel to be described; Thence continuing along said Easterly margin South 0°28’37” West, 279.04 feet to a point from which the Southeast corner of said Government Lot 1 bears South 0°28’37” West, 709.34 feet; Thence leaving said Easterly boundary South 41 °33’54” West, 751.65 feet to a point on the Easterly margin of an existing 60-foot wide roadway and utility easement; Thence along said Easterly margin North 47°04’48” West, 92.18 feet to the P.C. of a curve to the right having a central angle of21 °51 ‘18” and a radius of254.88 feet; Thence along said curve 97.22 feet to the P.T.; Thence North 25°13’30” West, 66.4 feet to the P.C. of a curve to the left having a central angle of 9°27’5 1”and a radius of 634.02 feet; Thence along said curve 104.73 feet to the P.T.; Thence North 34°41’21” West, 27.41 feet; Thence leaving said Easterly margin North 64°46’30” East, 481.81 feet; Thence North 0°28’37” West, 319.2 feet; Thence North 88°39’30” East, 287.20 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND ALSO PARCEL B: A non-exclusive easement for roadway and utility purposes, more particularly described by that certain instrument recorded at Auditor’s File No. 92276, as amended by instrument recorded at Auditor’s File No. 98457, records of San Juan County, Washington. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated May 6, 2011, recorded May 20, 2011, under Auditor’s File No. 2011-0520014 records of San Juan County, Washington, from William Hurtado, and Shelley Hurtado, Husband and Wife, as Grantor, to Landsafe Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Bank of America, N.A. and its successors and assigns as beneficiary. Everbank 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 of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction ofthe obligation in any Comt by reason of

the 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 10, 2013.

Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 6/1/2012 through 10/1/2013: 4 payment(s) at $2,791.47 12 payment(s) at $3,294.98 1 payment(s) at $3,090.83 Total: $53,796.47 Late Charges: 4 late charge(s) at $139.57 for each monthly payment not made within 15 days of its due date Total Late Charges: $558.28 Other Fees: $36.50 Recoverable Balance: $300.00 TOTAL DEFAULT $54,691.26 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $490,491.43, together with interest from May 1, 2012 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 February 14, 2014. The payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by February 3, 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 February 3, 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 February 3, 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): William Hurtado 422 Diamond Hill Rd Orcas, WA 98280 Shelley Hurtado 422 Diamond Hill Rd Orcas, WA 98280 William Hurtado PO BOX 278 Days Creek, OR 97429 Shelley Hmtado PO BOX 278 Days Creek, OR 97429 William Hurtado 4114 Stratton Ln Ooltewah, TN 37363 Shelley Hurtado 4114 Stratton Ln Ooltewah, TN 37363 by both first class and certified mail on August 29, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on August 30, 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.

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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 Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale.

X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be forthwith retnmed 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 bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to Dogs

AKC FEMALE ENGLISH Mastiff. Beautiful Fawn, 2 years old and never had a litter. Full breeding rights incl. These are the perfect giant security show dogs! World Winners are these dogs family tradition! Stud dog services too. Whidbey. $1500. Call Rich 253347-1835. www.worldclassmastiffs.com WorldClassMastif@aol.com

redeem the property after the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sale, or the last Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 of the date of the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Farm Animals & Livestock

AKC YORKSHIRE Terrier puppies. 12 weeks old. First / second shots & wormed. 4 Boys at $700 each. 3 Girls at $850 each. Tea cups & smaller then usual sizes.

Brown teddy bear faces & their ears stick straight up too. So adorable! Call Kim 360-384-3181 in Ferndale, WA 98248.

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STANDARD POODLE

AKC POODLE Standard Super sweet puppies, very intelligent & family raised! Two year health guarantee. Adult weight between 50 - 55 lbs. 12 puppies available. Accepting puppy deposits now! $800 each. Please call today 503-556-2060.

2/8 LIVESTOCK ON YOUR SMALL FARM a workshop covering sheep, goats, cows, pigs, poultry & rabbits.

Delicious local lunch incl. At Friday Harbor Brickworks 8 am-2:30 pm $35/adult $15/student. Register 360370-7664 or email

PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD CLOSURE The private roads at Cape San Juan will be closed to the public for twenty-four (24) hours on Sunday, February 16, 2014.

Board of Directors, Cape San Juan Homeowners Association Administrator, Sharron Kick, 541 Cape Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J540129 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands February 5, 12, 2014.

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MINI AUSSIE Purebred Pups, raised in family home, sweet parents, 1st shots, wormed, dew claws & tails done, many colors, $395 & up, good4u219@gmail.com 360-550-6827

DATE: October 7, 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 7th day of October, 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/ Emily Gronvold Emily Gronvold NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington at King County My Appt. Exp: 7/20/2016 LEGAL NO. J520126 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. January 15, February 5, 2014.

Marine Miscellaneous

12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; PENN YAN. Built in late 40s. Only 1 previous owner. Current selling owner purchased in 2013 and rarely used.

Includes oars and cover.

Boat located in Friday Harbor. $2,700. Ask for Thomas, 360-298-5082.

1964 DODGE Dart GT Convertible. Restoration Project. White on white with Rallye wheels. 273 V-8. All metal and trim exceptionally good.

Stored inside. Thousands spent on new components. $5,000.

Call Mike, 360-675-1663 Vehicles Wanted

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Makes!. Free Towing!

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8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WALKER BAY Rigid Dinghy with oars and cover, no sails. Like new! $700. Ask for Thomas, 360-298-5082.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the the Matter of the Estate of: WILLIAM KELLY NASH, Deceased.

NO. 13-4-05075-5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative (administrator) named below has been appointed as personal representative (administrator) 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 representativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not 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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: January 22, 2014 Personal Representative: CHARLES G. NASH Dated: January 13, 2014 /s/Mary L. Stone MARY L. STONE/WSBA#17327 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 623 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-6778 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: San Juan Co. Superior Court, Cause No. 13-4-05075-5 LEGAL NO. J538576 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 22, 29, and February 5, 2014.

The San Juan School District is accepting bids for the following surplus equipment and text books. Sealed bids will be accepted until noon, Friday, Feb 28, 2014 at the District Administrative Office, 285 Blair Street P.O. Box 458, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

15 large file cabinets Acoustic Piano BENNETT Upright, 88 keys, needs tuning and repairs, without seat SAMICK E-MU digital piano, wood finish, musical condition unknown, needs leg repair KIMBALL Electronic Organ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enterpriseâ&#x20AC;? model with bench, two keyboards and foot manual. Unknown musical condition Pair of ROLAND MA-12C 16 watt powered speakers EASTERN Multi-Media Computer Speaker System: AX-4006 Super Woofer with separate single MX-103N speaker and single ALTEC LANSING ACS 21W speaker ACER computer monitor AL511 and PC computer, age and condition unknown 3M transparency overhead projector Three 4-drawer filing cabinets containing choral sheet music Arion PSB-06 Effects Power Supply Board in FHHS/MS black case Alto Sax, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Indianaâ&#x20AC;? by Martin, in black FRIDAY HARBOR HS case Martin Handcraft Alto Sax in black FRIDAY HARBOR MS/HS case 7 three drawer wooden teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desks Three drawer metal teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk 3 two drawer metal file cabinets four drawer metal file cabinet RCA 32â&#x20AC;? television SN# 2209 RCA 32â&#x20AC;? television SN# 01830 (2) metal carts 48â&#x20AC;?x28â&#x20AC;?x26â&#x20AC;? and 38â&#x20AC;?x29â&#x20AC;?x29â&#x20AC;?

21-pull down projector screens 60â&#x20AC;? wide 8 InFocus LCD Projectors, 9 to 10 years old Hatco Water Heater Dimensions 21â&#x20AC;?x21â&#x20AC;?x13â&#x20AC;?, Needs Maintenance Contact Maude Cumming, Admin Assistant San Juan Island School District (360) 378-4133, maudecumming@sjisd.wednet.edu for more information.

LEGAL NO. J541720 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

February 5, 2014.

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In a research study, all patients taking just one capful of the liquid (one ounce) daily, dramatically lowered their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo group. Another scientific study found that an ingredient in Cinnatrol™ made insulin 20 times more capable converting blood sugar to energy.

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How will your home garden it grow?

Prep for spring; Master Gardeners annual native plane sale, March 29, order now

By Master Gardener Jane Wentworth

Special to the Journal

As gardeners, this is the time of year to pore over plant and seed catalogs while much of the garden and landscape overwinters.

It’s also a time for thinking about planting in late winter and early spring to get plants established during our rainy season. And to help with your planning - it’s also time for the annual San Juan County Master Gardener/ Conservation District Native Plant Sale.

The sale is scheduled for March 29, 9 a.m. to noon, on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands.

Plants native to the Pacific Northwest are beautiful in the garden and landscape, are beneficial for wildlife, and improve habitat and plant diversity. In addition to the longtime favorite trees and shrubs like Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, and Red Flowering Currant, there are a number of new and noteworthy additions this year: Pacific Crabapple (Malus fusca) has attractive flowers

ANSWERS TO PUZZLES

Contributed photos / Starflower Foundation, WSU

From left; Pacific ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus) is attractive and good soil-binder; Douglas Maple adds fall and winter color to a garden or landscape.

and fruits and is a good plant for creating thickets.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) is a graceful, deciduous tree with leaves that flutter in the breeze. It provides a beautiful focal point for wildflower meadows, pond margins or stream banks.

Rocky Mountain or Douglas Maple (Acer glabrum) is a small tree or shrub more likely to occur naturally in the San Juan Islands, and adds fall and winter color to the garden or landscape. It is better adapted to drier, open sites than Vine Maple (Acer circinatum).

Silk Tassel (Garrya elliptica) has leathery dark green leaves, is a good choice for hedgerows, and blooms from mid-winter to mid-spring.

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) is an aromatic, deciduous shrub, fixes nitrogen and is a good choice for wet or poor soils.

Pacific ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus) has attractive leaves and flowers and is a good soil-binder.

Quantities are limited, so order now. Deadline for orders is March 13. For more information and the entire list of plants and to print an order form, go to http://sanjuan.wsu. edu, or call WSU Extension at 378-4414 for information and order forms.