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Candidates for OPALCO board

by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

Spring is here

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Seven-year-old Lucy Troxel poses with Norman during Salmonberry School's Spring Festival and Open House on April 6. The stars of the show by far were the visiting lambs, chicks and goats from Lum Farm.

A total of six candidates will be vying for two positions on the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative board of directors.

The upcoming election promises to highlight contrasting views on what direction the co-op should take in upgrading its electrical distribution system, expanding its network of fiber-optic cable, and, ultimately, how the cost of those investments should be covered.

The candidates seeking election to the two board positions, both representing the district that includes San Juan Island, are incumbents Vince Dauciunas and Glenna Hall, and challengers Bryan Hoyer, Steve Hudson, Douglas Rowan and John Sheehan.

Don Galt, Sr. of San Juan was also in the running until he withdrew his candidacy on April 7.

Dauciunas, noting that prior board elections have typically been decided by less than 10 percent of the co-op’s 12,000 members, said he would like to see a far greater turnout in the upcoming election, which culminates at the co-op’s annual meeting on May 3 (ballots will be in the mail beginning April 11).

All members have the opportunity to vote for the San Juan Island district directors. The two candidates with the most votes will be elected.

Still waiting for marijuana licenses

by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

San Juan County residents and visitors can legally toke on a joint now, but you won't be legally able to buy it here (unless you have a medical marijuana prescription) until at least July of this year.

The Washington State Liquor Control Board, which regulates all aspects of nonmedical marijuana production, processing and sales under Initiative 502, has yet to license any retail marijuana stores in San Juan County.

At least one marijuana production license has been issued in Spokane to a medical marijuana

purveyor named Sam Greene, but no licenses of any kind have been issued here.

Three marijuana retailer licenses have been allocated to San Juan County, one each for San Juan, Lopez and Orcas. Seventeen of those applications were from San Juan Island and two each from Lopez and Orcas. Producer/ grower applications and processor applications were not limited by regulation.

The Lopez Island retailer applicants listed on the liquor board database (www.liq.wa.gov/ records/frequently-requested-lists) were Adonis Delgado at an address on Fisherman's Bay Road and a business called Orpheus, at a

different address on Fisherman's Bay Road.

Retailer applications from Orcas Island businesses were from The Cannabis Shop on Lover's Lane and Token Herb on Crescent Beach Road.

Marijuana processor license applications were filed by three Orcas Island businesses – Leslie's Magic Touch on Eastman Road, Mt. Woolard Farming at the same address on Eastman Road and NW Connoisseurs on Lagoon Road. No processor applications were filed from Lopez Island and nine processor applications were filed from San Juan Island.

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More info can be found at http://www.opalco.com/about/ annual-meeting-report/.

Although fellow incumbent Glenna Hall is enthusiastic about standing for election after serving as an appointed director for less than a year. Hudson was nominated by a petition of 15 San Juan Island members. Hoyer, Rowan and Sheehan were selected by a nominating committee appointed by the OPALCO board. All seven are profiled at www.opalco.com/ about/board-of-directors.

The nominating committee consisted of three San Juan residents: Victoria Compton, Economic Development Council director, Peter Kilpatrick of Ravenhill Construction and civic activist and technology executive Mark Madsen.

Madsen, chairman of the committee, said the panel talked with about 30 potential nominees, all of whom were experienced in community service, business or “running something.” The chosen three are all well-qualified, he said.

Madsen and Kilpatrick agree

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Wondering about Watoto UW students job

by ANITA HOLLADAY

I’m writing regarding the March 20 performance by children/youth from the Watoto Child Care Ministries of Uganda – reluctantly because I don’t want to offend members of the Orcas Community Church who invited and hosted them.

I’d love to believe Watoto is doing good, rescuing and helping orphans, child soldiers, and vulnerable women in Uganda. After many days of research, I have too many concerns to detail here. The appeal for funds was quite persuasive, so I think it’s important my community hear from me.

Watoto has a slick website and a solid track record of near-constant fundraising performances worldwide, but Charity Navigator gives a one star rating on financial accountability. Watoto’s leader Gary Skinner, Pentecostal pastor of the 20,000-member Kampala church, is listed among Uganda’s wealthiest citizens.

The group raises at least an annual $7 million from the U.S. alone, and they operate around the world.

I wonder about exploitation of these children, sometimes as young as five, who do up to 31 energetic performances a month, on the road for six-plus months at a time. Kids rehearse and perform for a year.

Each year, different groups do a six-month Canadian tour, and two to three U.S. tours of four to six months each. Watoto’s director says they’re allowed an hour nap daily – hmm.

There’s a Change.org petition against Skinner/ Watoto for land fraud, with detailed information elsewhere about the lawsuit by a Ugandan family.

I believe the abstinenceonly approach to AIDS prevention advocated by all of Uganda’s evangelical groups has reversed progress on the disease that has orphaned many of these children.

Watoto elder Stephen Langa has been instru-

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mental (though far from alone) in creating the atmosphere of severe intolerance toward gay people in Uganda, bringing in outerfringe-extremist speakers from the U.S. After years of pressure from this group, the Ugandan president just signed a somewhat modified bill that “only” provides for life imprisonment and criminalizes the failure to inform on LGBT people, rather than the death penalty it originally called for.

“Cultural colonialism” is an apt label for the usurpation of indigenous language, spirituality and tradition by U.S.-led evangelical movements. Watoto is one of the influential evangelical organizations that are part of an enormous movement to install intolerant, far-right theocracies throughout Africa and the world. An Episcopal leader has called on U.S. Christian churches to be accountable for their part in the hatred and mutual fear that is being spread in Uganda in the name of God. There have been news stories on KING-5, and a front page article in the Tacoma News-Tribune about the controversy. One Seattle church, at least, canceled Watoto’s concert.

There are many other groups helping African children, some of which I’ve supported for years, that don’t have the same agenda.

Anita Holladay lives on Orcas Island.

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UW students Jennifer Wong (left), Sylvia Stellmacher and Casey Guilland.

Three undergraduate students from the University of Washington spent their spring break shadowing medical professionals on Orcas Island in late March.

The students, who all plan careers in healthcare fields, were part of UW’s Healthcare Alternative

Spring Break program.

This program is designed to expose the next generation of healthcare professionals to the specific healthcare needs of rural or underserved communities in Washington.

UW senior Sylvia Stellmacher and junior

Casey Guilland divided their four days between Orcas Medical Center and Orcas Family Health Center.

UW junior Jennifer Wong spent her time at Orcas Island Physical Therapy.

An Orcas Medical Foundation board member provided a home stay for the students. All three students said that they greatly enjoyed the experience and appreciated the welcome they received on Orcas Island.

‘Eat For a Week’ raffle In conjunction with a family nutrition education program, early learning center Children House is once again sponsoring, “Eat for A Week,” a raffle which includes meals for two at 10 local restaurants.

Tickets sales begin April 12 and can be purchased from Children’s House families, at www.oich.org, weekends outside Island Market and May 3 and 10 at

the Orcas Farmers’ Market.

For as little as $20, ticket holders have the chance to win meals valued at more than $500.

Featured meals for two are provided by Café Olga, Deer Harbor Inn, The Lower Tavern, Mia’s, Mijitas, New Leaf Café (Outlook

Inn), Portofinos, Rosario, Sazio and The Kitchen.

Proceeds benefit the toddler and preschool programs of Children’s House.

The drawing will be held at the farmers’ market on May 10; winner need not be present.

An evening at the Moulin Rouge Save the date for “An Evening at the Moulin Rouge,” a benefit concert for Orcas Center.

The performances are on May 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students at www.orcascenter.org. On May 9, dinner at the New Leaf Cafe and a ticket is $50.

Musical direction for the production is by Grace McCune; stage direction is by Jake Perrine; and Laura Ludwig and Kara O’Toole are choreographing.

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OPALCO FROM 1 that most of the potential candidates identified expansion of broadband as the most important issue in this year’s election.

Hudson, raised on San Juan Island, is a former telecommunications manager and executive whose family founded the local telephone company that became CenturyLink. He’s been an outspoken critic of OPALCO’s broadband initiative. He wrote in his candidate’s statement that, “the economic case for OPALCO’s pursuit [of expanded broadband] has not been made clear.”

Rowan is an electrical engineer who was utility industry manager for IBM. He worked with the IBM team that set up and managed the New York Power Pool created after the 1965 east coast power blackout.

He says his priorities for OPALCO “would be to continue reliable, low cost power, alternative energy and conservation initiatives and use of technology in all areas.”

Sheehan is a mechanical engineer who worked for General Electric, on coalfired steam turbine generators and on nuclear power plant operations. He retired as manager of Nuclear Plant

Services in San Jose, Calif.

Hoyer was a Silicon Valley engineer, inventor and entrepreneur who designed “everything from high power satellite systems to network encryptors.” In his board candidate’s statement, he wrote that he will focus on guiding the technical and business issues that arise as a result of bringing broadband to the islands.

Two member-initiated bylaw amendments will be voted on along with the board elections. The first, presented to OPALCO by candidate Hudson, would require Energy Member Informational Meetings with the board and management on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez ievery three months, following the annual meeting. The amendment says, “The purpose of said Informational Meeting is to provide the opportunity for dialogue between Energy Members, the Board of Directors and management staff about the Cooperative’s affairs.” The estimated cost of the meetings is $22,960 per year.

The second amendment, presented by San Juan’s Gray Cope, would mandate Internet streaming of board meetings. More info about this proposal is at creativeconnections.com/opalco. html.

Questions to be answered by OPALCO at annual meeting Three multi-faceted questions have emerged during the past year that will addressed during the campaign and at the annual meeting.

First, what is OPALCO’s intention in the competitive broadband telecommunications market? What is the plan for build-out of fiber optic infrastructure? Will it be paid for from members’ electric bills? Read more at atislandnetwork.opalco.com/about/expansion-plans/.

Second, what are the future needs and sources for electric power services and is the announced 6 percent electric rate increase justified? Conservation and alternative clean power sources have been emphasized by OPALCO in the past and will have to be pursued in the future to avoid future spikes in power costs.

And third, how open and transparent will OPALCO’s governance be in the future? These issues have been raised by OPALCO critics, including candidate Steve Hudson, at the recent town hall meetings held by OPALCO on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez.

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Artworks building to be repaired The following was submitted by the Olga Strawberry Council.

We’ve heard several comments lately that the Olga Strawberry Building (Artworks and Café Olga) is looking a little neater and that finally something seems to be happening.

Well, it is thanks to a group of wonderful volunteers headed by Scott Whiting. They have worked more than 200 hours so far, saving thousands of dollars that would have been paid to a contractor for demolition and preparation work.

If you’ve driven by the building you’ve noticed the big dumpster that is filling up with the removal of wall coverings, insulation, wiring and fixtures.

The volunteers have a bit more to do and their work will be done.

POT FROM 1 Five marijuana producer or grower applications were received from Orcas Island and 14 from San Juan Island. No producer applications were filed from Lopez.

The grower applications were from Billie's Goat on Scott Hill Drive, D&M Green House 420 of Candlewood Lane, and Leslie's Magic Touch, Mt. Woolard Farming and NW Connoisseurs.

Attempts to identify and contact the persons behind these applications were unsuccessful, but have been requested under a Public Records Request from the liquor board.

Local San Juan County officials have received letters from the liquor board asking if they had any objections to the liquor board issuing a marijuana license to the applicants.

This "no-objection" procedure is similar to the liquor licensing procedure and does not refer to local zoning or permitting requirements that might later be imposed. County Council Chairman Rick Hughes said that no objections to any of the prospective licensees were filed.

The liquor board announced on April 2 that they plan to conduct a “dou-

The Olga Strawberry Council, along with the community, owes a huge debt of gratitude to this fabulous group.

We’d like to thank each of them for their hard work and generosity.

They are: Scott Whiting, Tom Larson (who has been with Scott every step of the way), Holly Larson, Sue Roland, Patsy Stephens, Stu Stephens, Bobby Olmsted, Keith Jones, Dick Staley, April Pollack, Edith Thomsen, Merry Bush and Paul Losleben.

Food has been provided by many of the volunteer workers along with Raenya, Rosemarie Altberg and Carol Anderson.

You’ll notice that many of the volunteers are also tenants of the building.

We are so grateful for their participation and can’t wait to have them back

ble-blind lottery process” later in April to select “winners” among the approximately 2,000 applicants state-wide for a marijuana retailer license, although 25 percent of applicants did not provide required documentation and another 20 to 50 percent of applications were disqualified because they were incomplete.

Although marijuana stores in Washington will not open until July or later, marijuana sales to individuals started in Colorado last year at medical marijuana dispensaries in that state.

Reports from that state from the Weed Blog indicated that January 2014 sales in Colorado were $14.02 million, which raised about $2 million in tax revenue for the state.

Although meaningful revenue estimates have not been made available, the Washington Liquor Board has estimated that retail prices for marijuana will be in the neighborhood of $350 per ounce, including 25 percent excise taxes at the producer and processor levels but not including the retail sales tax of the locality of the store.

Still time to donate to Granny’s Attic Granny’s Attic will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center.

Volunteers will be collecting items every Tuesday until April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the senior center. They don’t accept clothing or appliances. The only books allowed are cook books, children’s books and table top books.

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It has been a long, arduous process designing the rebuild, getting plans approved and contractor bids.

There is light at the end of the tunnel, however, so stay tuned as we announce our contractor selection and the time line to complete the project.

Many thanks to Holly Larson for her photos of the volunteer work.

You can see additional photos at orcasartworks.com.

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Editorial

To the Editor:

Why we support the Orcas Fire levy

Yes on fire levy but questions remain

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hen we look at the Orcas Fire Levy, it comes down to the numbers.

This election has been muddied by public questions about the department’s spending on food and hotel stays. We think OIFR administration needs to be more aware of “indulgent” spending – such as food flown to the island even if the cost to fly in those meals was only $70. We do think that money spent on responsible feeding or housing staff and volunteers is a necessary cost.

Without the volunteer members, it would cost the department an additional $5.7 million more per year. So while flying in food from Bellingham is certainly an unnecessary extravagance, we don’t deny that our volunteers should get perks like meal stipends.

The car accident involving firefighter and mechanic Jack Delisle was another blemish on the department this year. Could it have been handled better? Definitely. Did administration learn from the incident? We hope so. But we feel this does not have any effect on how money is spent and is a separate issue from the levy.

So back to the numbers.

OIFR is currently funded by a levy lid lift that was approved by voters in 1998 with a rate per thousand of $1.35. It expires at the end of 2014 and is the primary source of funding for OIFR (99 percent).

In its final year, the levy will generate $2,042,599 with a rate of $1.0513 per thousand dollars of assessed value.

The proposed EMS/Fire levy is $1.05 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. This is slightly below the current millage rate and it will not raise taxes for property owners. If approved, the levy will run for 10 years beginning Jan. 1, 2015.

Opponents have argued that the original levy was for building new stations and equipment, so why wouldn’t it be much lower now?

Well, those seven fire stations and 24 pieces of rolling stock need to be maintained, the cost of living has increased significantly, statemandated training requirements have gone up and the number of calls has increased by 119 percent since 1999.

This levy is proposed to maintain the current levels of service. It will allow the department to maintain or replace as needed its current vehicles and does not call for any expansion or new buildings.

Chief Kevin O’Brien has outlined an extensive 10-year projection that takes into account cost of living and call volume increases.

We think this kind of thorough planning shows foresight and care, but we also want to clarify that it is just a projection. It is not an approved budget that gives the chief and other staff members increased salaries. It is simply an estimate; any budget needs to be approved by the fire commissioners. And if the last few years are any indication, the commissioners are fiscally conservative. Contrary to what opponents have said, the chief’s salary is comparable to Lopez and San Juan Island.

San Juan County has one of the lowest property taxes in the state, yet our quality of life is exceptional. We think paying $1.05 per thousand of property value is a reasonable cost for a fire department that covers a broad geographic area.

“9-1-1, what is your emergency?”

Have you had that response to your call for assistance?

I was told recently that the average age of the folks on Orcas has passed 60. The reality of that number is such that more of our neighbors will need the services of Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. I know from personal experience the relief of having the local paramedics and EMTs roll into our driveway. Too, when there has been a major fire event such as those at The Olga Artworks, in Doe Bay, and at the Deer Harbor Marina, volunteer firemen from throughout the community have responded in the cold, the darkness, and in the rain to protect us.

There has been recent commentary about whether we all should approve the upcoming OIFR levy for some $2 million.

Various examples of questionable expenditures or decisions have been suggested as reasons why the levy should fail. The issue of effective use of our tax dollars is one that deserves attention. Given the increasing need for emergency services in our aging community, however, a NO vote on the levy would seem to be like “shooting oneself in the foot.”

If legitimate questions about the appropriate use of public funds need answers, then an independent audit committee needs to address those concerns. Some five or so years ago, the Orcas Island School District created such a group, the

Public meetings Wednesday, April 9 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.

Thursday, April 10

• Orcas Island Park & Recreation District, 4 to 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

Thursday, April 17 • OPALCO Board of Directors, 8:15 a.m., Lopez Islander Resort.

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Budget Advisory Committee, which reviewed and audited the budget expenditures of the school district.

That group has been instrumental in helping the district’s administrators cut unnecessary expenditures and stretch limited tax dollars to balance the budget during the past five years.

Stories about air shipments of Chinese food, and certain hotel accommodations do not inspire confidence that OIFR is properly using the funds that we have made available to provide vital fire and medical services to the community.

Given those concerns, an independent, volunteer, budget review and advisory committee similar to that used so effectively by the school district needs to be created by the Fire District Board. Too, the district should return to the practice of having expense vouchers prepared by the County Treasurer’s Office, adding yet another check point in the process of expensing public monies.

If the Fire District Commissioners will proactively create a budget advisory committee, then I can comfortably cast a “yes” vote to approve the upcoming levy. I am of the opinion that voting “no” on the upcoming ballot issue solely to force the district to “sharpen its pencil” and try again, is to risk “throwing out the baby with the bath water.”

Do you appreciate the volunteers throughout our community who protect our property, our health, and our lives?

Are you getting older? “9-1-1, what is your emergency?”

Ed Sutton Orcas Island

YES ON FIRE LEVY After prudent review, We, Local 3911 (the Paramedics and Firefighters of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue), endorse the proposed Fire/EMS levy. We support the maintenance of the property tax levy because it is the most fiscally responsible use of public funds.

Providing emergency medical services and fire protection has become more costly, as federal and state laws, as well as industry standards, dictate stricter guidelines.

The resources required to provide these services to an island community without a hospital are much more demanding. We pride ourselves in providing emergency care and fire protection above expected standards while maintaining a competitive budget. The levy is the primary source of funding, and it is imperative to secure these funds to maintain this high-level of service.

Voter approval of Proposition No. 1 is necessary to maintain the quality of care our community has come to expect. We petition our friends and neighbors to help support the essential funding and prolong the paragon of service while continuing judicious use of tax funds. Please consider voting YES on Proposition No. 1, for the Fire/ EMS Levy.

With great respect and appreciation, Local 3911, the Paramedics and Firefighters of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue President Patrick Shepler, Secretary/Treasurer Chad Kimple, Jack DeLisle, Nick Kiniski, Scott Williams, Bryce Hamilton

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LETTERS FROM 4 Living on Orcas is a choice, a choice that I am so very glad to have been able to make. This is a special place, unlike any other.

For all of the wonder and enchantment our little island has to offer, we must make sacrifices to stay here.

Access to advanced emergency medical services is not one of those sacrifices, nor should it ever be.

August of last year should have been a joyous month for our family. We should have been celebrating new life and trying to get into the swing of this parenting thing. Instead, I got to watch as my husband was expertly assessed, loaded into the ambulance and taken to the airport to be handed off to the Airlift Northwest team. He was having a heart attack, a major one, at the ripe age of thirty-something. Chief O’Brien stayed with me, drove me home to get the baby settled and handed off to Grandma, drove me back to Eastsound where a Mercy Flight pilot (also a fire fighter) met me and took me to Bellingham. The paramedic who saw my husband that day visited us in the hospital later that week.

In December, after being sent home by a mainland pediatrician, I drove straight to OIFR’s Eastsound station as it was after-hours. My little boy was having trouble breathing and I knew the best place to go was to the Fire Station. Again, I was met by the Chief, Assistant Chief and another Paramedic. Airlift was once again called but thankfully cancelled. Our highly educated and advanced paramedics were able to find a breathing treatment that worked for him (the doctor we saw earlier in the day couldn’t even do that). We stayed for a while until my son was settled enough to nap and then headed home.

The paramedic on duty took down directions to our house just in case and even called later in the evening to check on him.

This type of treatment would never happen on the mainland. The OIFR team is there for us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and treats everyone like family. The volunteers are amazing and are among the best educated I’ve met. Our cardiac success stories speak volumes for our Paramedics who are at the top of their class. You never know when you will need them and I can assure you, when you really need

them, you want them to be the best.

Please join me in support of the Fire Levy. OIFR saves lives … one day it might be your life.

Elizabeth Guerry Eastsound On Tuesday, April 1, I attended a Town Hall meeting at Fire Station 21 held by Orcas Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien and the Fire District Commissioners regarding the Fire/EMS Levy proposal to be voted on April 22. Having read nearly everything available related to the proposed levy, I thought it worthwhile to attend the meeting to get a better understanding of the levy request. Following the meeting I realized I not only understood more, I also learned a lot.

Chief O’Brien’s presentation was very informative and he responded to all questions and comments thoroughly and thoughtfully. He described many of the unique challenges posed in providing emergency fire, rescue and medical services to an island community.

Chief O’Brien sought input, not only from members of OIFR, but also members of the community to help craft a strategic plan that will guide the department for the next several years.

Besides fire, rescue and EMS, he told us of the many other services and programs OIFR members provide to island citizens and visitors.

I had a 40-year career in fire and emergency medical services, the last 20 of those were as fire chief. I understand the challenges Chief O’Brien faces, particularly those presented when

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seeking the resources necessary to fund the essential services OIFR provides. He and the fire commissioners have created a budget that is fiscally sound and transparent which will appropriately fund the services so essential to our quality of life. The Fire/EMS levy deserves our support.

Tim Fuller Orcas The proposed EMS/Fire Levy is a renewal of the Levy that is in place today. It is not a new tax and will not raise your annual bill from the county. For our family, the cost is less than $1 a day - quite a reasonable investment for the excellent 24/7 emergency service OIFR provides.

As a volunteer and taxpayer I have seen how costs have risen over the years.

Since 1999, the cost of living has gone up 37%, EMS and Fire calls have increased by 119%, and the mandated regulations for Fire and EMS departments have grown substantially.

Over my years of service, there have been times I have questioned the direction of the department. I am happy to say that under the current leadership, OIFR is improving in significant ways. Chief O’Brien has worked hard in the first two years with OIFR to clean house, set a positive and professional tone, and attract many great new volunteers. I look forward to continuing to work with him and the entire team of OIFR as we strive to improve our skills, policies and practices to best serve the community. I greatly appreciate the due diligence and planning that has gone into this levy request and I encourage you to do the math for yourselves. I suspect you will find OIFR and the levy request a good investment as well.

Hilary Canty Orcas Island We live in a remote part of Washington state, in a community of islands with

limited transportation options and no critical/ urgent/hospital care available on Orcas Island. What we do have is an amazing group of locally trained volunteers and professional fire fighters and paramedics.

Living in a remote, rural area is not always easy and at times comes with unique issues with day to day life, like medical care and transportation.

I have had the privilege of witnessing our amazing fire department in action at the Exchange Fire and the Olga Artworks and feel lucky that we have so much talent in all our first responders.

Both operations ran perfectly under stressful conditions and under the leadership of Chief Kevin O’Brien.

It is important for Orcas Island to maintain the level of EMS and Fire services that we have for an assortment of reasons. The most important I believe is the security of knowing that we have people well trained and equipped, ready to save our lives and put out our fires 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

It is critical to have effective emergency services on our island because we simply don’t have the luxury of relying on our neighbors for immediate assistance. I find this especially important when evaluating the possibility of wild land fires, natural disasters, or other large-scale incidents.

I have watched the discussion of the fire levy closely and do not understand all the negative comments around this issue.

It is our responsibility to question and challenge our leadership and make them better and stronger leaders for our community, but at what point do the personal attacks become just wrong?

If we are not careful, seasoned professionals may not want to work in our community because of how we treat those in service.

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vices available for Orcas Island.

Please join me in support for long-term, sustainable EMS/Fire funding by voting yes. Thank you for your consideration.

Rick Hughes Orcas Island It is hard to see why someone would vote no on the OIFR levy. Perhaps a voter would feel their taxes would go down. That event would be a rarity, indeed.

Rhetoric and false accusations aside, it would seem that last week our state senator, Kevin Rankin, hit the nail on the head: “...the levy renewal will not raise taxes ...” That in and of itself should be considered a miracle in today’s government tax and spend philosophy.

Obviously, things cost lots more than they did at the last fire levy vote. New government regulations mandate that money must be spent in compliance and training. Who can complain about that? Should Orcas not comply?

Attracting the best costs money. Anyone care for inexperienced, poorly trained, less costly staff?

One misinformed writer suggested turning over the operation of the OIFR to the county, or the state. What a colossal blunder that would be. Turning over a very well functioning team that receives well-done kudos all the time, if the letters in this paper are to be believed, would end up in a horror show. A non-local bureaucracy that would see Orcas as just another line item would be an immeasurable mistake.

When local problems get dumped into the great miasma of bureaucratic political control, everything goes into the delay hopper and is ground up by the inaction quotient. Turning over OIFR to anyone anywhere outside local 24/7 control would be an egregious error.

Every writer says the

last levy accomplished its goal. While not here to witness that vote, I’d guess it got much the same body of comments as this one.

With the cost of goods and services about 4 to 10 times higher today than they were then, and enjoying a first rate team of professionals and volunteers who, from all I have ever read and seen, do a thoroughly good, if not superb, job at what they do, voting YES is to me the right answer.

To paraphrase what another wrote last week in a letter to The Sounder, when the emergency occurs, I want to have an immediate response with top, highly trained people in modern equipment with very positive attitudes. That’s what we are blessed with now.

We need to ensure we keep it that way.

Please vote YES in support of the Fire Levy.

Michael Coughlin Orcas Island

Support for Nunez In the eyes of immigration law, Benjamin Nunez Marquez, whose case has been documented in several Sounder articles, is just another undocumented person about to be deported. To scores of people on Orcas Island, however, Ben is a neighbor and trusted friend of some 15 years’ standing. A campaign is underway to plead with our political delegation for intervention on his behalf.

Let us not forget that back in 2008, Ben was also a hero.

As it happened, Ben was a favorite of Orcas Islander Natalie Pinkerton White.

Natalie was adopted into the Pinkerton family, founders of the famous detective agency dating from the ‘30s.

She was a rugged island character, as tough and as stubborn as islanders can be. Stricken with a stroke, Natalie, 80, refused to be

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LETTERS FROM 5 flown off-island; she insisted instead that she be driven by her trusted friend, Ben Nunez.

Unfortunately for Natalie, Ben was stopped while driving off the ferry in Anacortes, caught up in an immigration/border patrol sweep. Despite Ben’s pleas for Natalie’s sake, she was left to suffer while Ben was grilled – an unconscionable delay.

Eventually Ben succeeded in getting Natalie to the hospital, and she returned to Orcas. When Ben lost his deportation hearing, however, Natalie slipped into a decline and died, a death by grief and guilt over what happened to Ben, or so many of her friends said.

Meanwhile, Benjamin Nunez Marquez holds a unique perch on Orcas in the form of a one-of-a-kind job. Ben arrived on Orcas as a young, unskilled, but very determined 22-year-old.

He found work with West Sound Lumber as a helper for the sawyer. He eventually took over the critical

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sawyer position when the previous sawyer left because the job became too much for him.

West Sound Lumber produces huge beams and specialty wood products in the careful and artistic way that rarely exists in the lumber business anymore. Ben’s work is found in fine homes and public projects, such as the 45-foot wood beam on the public stage on the Eastsound green.

Ben would probably have been deported some time ago, except that Jack and Jan Helsell, who own West Sound Lumber, fought hard for Ben. The Helsells love Ben like a son. They would have adopted him into their own family, if that were possible. As required by law, they also sought someone who could fill Ben’s job, all to no avail. In an era where people are desperate for work, it seems that nobody is available to risk relocating to our remote island to assume a job with an uncertain future.

As an Orcas resident from the 1960s, my husband, Willis “Bill” Williams hired Ben on many occasions.

We know that Ben Nunez Marquez is the type of person this country ought to be seeking out, not tossing out.

The end result of our twisted immigration policy in this case is this: the hapless death of a beloved Orcas resident, the deportation of a skilled worker in a unique business, and now the potential loss of West Sound Lumber, a beloved island institution as well.

Time is running out in this case; we have no other option than to plead for help from our political delegation. We humbly request your immediate intervention in this matter in the form of a call to all the members of our political delegation.

Sara Williams Deer Harbor

Successful health screening We at the Orcas Island Lions Club would like to thank all the participants of our 2014 Health Screening event held on March 31 and April 1 in front of Island Market. First, and foremost, we would like to thank

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those 114 islanders who chose to attend.

Our testing highlighted between eight and 10 attendees with potentially serious health problems: two with high pressure in the eyes which could indicate glaucoma (a treatable, but vision robbing disease of the eye), a couple of participants with high blood glucose (that could indicate diabetes) and several with greatly elevated blood pressure readings (which is a strong risk factor/indicator for heart disease). To those participants we hope you follow up with your health care providers to head off some potentially serious health problems, and then, our efforts will have been worth it!

We’d also like to thank Patricia Moran-Hodge, Cara Cohn and other participants who spread the word to others to increase attendance!

Second, we’d like to thank the following Lions (and one Lion’s spouse) who gave their personal time to make this event possible: Mike Jonas, Leif, John Lofland, Mac Trunkey, Diane Whitley, (who helped out both days), Jim Biddick, Bill Buchan, Merry Bush, Margaret Jonas, Paul Losleben, Kay

Miller, Kim Rose and Steve Schaefer. We’d like to thank Mike and Pat Parker from Longview Lions who brought the Health Screening Unit to us and helped provide the services to our Orcas Island community, and the Northwest Lions Foundation Site/Life Program for providing the equipment.

Lastly, we’d like to thank Island Market for providing the space (on the street) at the busiest/most visible place on our island. We’d like to thank the Sounder and all the businesses that displayed our posters to advertise our event – we couldn’t get the community participation without you.

For those who participated and those who missed us, please look for us again in the spring of 2015 – we look forward to fulfilling our motto: “We Serve!”

Karen and Toby Hiller Health Screening Chairs

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cially those at Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center. Even the most balanced household budget can fall short due to unexpected events. Thanks to our local United Way, Kaleidoscope is able to offer scholarships to families in need.

This support reduces household stressors and ultimately strengthens island families. Whether they be a single mom with three kids needing to work an extra shift, a grandparent unexpectedly caring for their grandchild, or a father faced with unexpected car repairs, we are able to offer them a token of hope.

It has been said, “It takes a village.” I believe it takes a county and I am thankful The United Way of San Juan County agrees.

Amber Paulsen Kaleidoscope Director

Concerns about OPALCO broadband At the recent OPALCO “Town Hall Meetings” a few things were finally made clear. All costs of new fibre optic cable and all of the proposed wireless internet system will be charged to electricity customers. This expensive communications infrastructure is far in excess of what is needed for electricity distribution, its primary use is “Broadband.”

In addition, OPALCO will compete to provide internet service with our existing providers and CenturyLink.

This means that electric bills will increase substantially just at a time when more and more of us are suffering from the economic collapse, this is manifestly unfair and unethical. The OPALCO board of directors has exceeded its authority and violated state law (RCW 24.06) by changing the “purpose” of the cooperative. This action actually requires a two-thirds majority vote of the members.

Worse yet, the building of a wireless network means that San Juan County will lose its most precious and valuable attribute as the only non-wilderness area on the U.S. West Coast with (mostly) safe levels of manmade electromagnetic radiation. Trading our health for slightly faster computing is a bad bargain indeed.

We may be able to avert these losses by refusing to vote for any incumbent or any candidate chosen by the nominating committee in the upcoming OPALCO Board election.

Steve Ludwig Lopez Island

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A look at the Orcas School superintendent candidates

Guest column

Celebrating the islands

by MEREDITH GRIFFITH and ERINN NELSON Sounder contributors

Representative Rick Larsen kayaking at the monument dedication last year.

by REP. RICK LARSEN

One year ago the persistence and vision of the San Juan Islands’ community paid off: nearly 1,000 acres of pristine lands and shoreline in the San Juan Islands became a National Monument.

While the landscape and wildlife remain relatively unchanged since the dedication ceremony last year, the new designation offers peace of mind for residents and visitors alike who can now enjoy the area’s ecological and recreational opportunities knowing they will be preserved long into the future.

San Juan Islands community members understand the importance of the environment in which they live.

The preservation effort for the National Monument designation recognized the uniqueness of the islands and their role in Puget Sound’s health, from a small cluster of lichen right up to our resident orca whales.

Community members also understand that the islands’ diversity drives tourism, an important economic engine for the region. The monument’s designation is a testament to the dedication and patience the community demonstrated in achieving its goal.

As the monument’s newly appointed manager Marcia deChadenedes recently said, managing the diversity of the monument would not be possible without the many partnerships between public and private organizations, as well as the commitment of volunteers from the community.

Partnerships have brought us to the one-year anniversary of the monument. Hundreds of individuals and organizations from both business and environmental interests joined together with the

common aim of preserving this landscape. After community members set their sights on permanent protection for the area I committed to helping this citizen-driven effort, along with Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. We met with many groups in the community to understand the preservation goal.

And in the summer of 2011 the senators and I introduced the San Juan Islands National Conservation Areas Act. Recognizing that unfortunate partisan opposition to the movement of any public lands legislation may slow the legislative process, the community kept pushing for a solution.

In mid-2012 I requested that President Obama use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate these areas as a National Monument.

Under this “dual-track” strategy, Senators Murray and Cantwell, Rep. Suzan DelBene and I tried one more time legislatively to achieve preservation for the region by reintroducing the Act in early 2013.

A year ago, President Obama heard your voices and created the national monument.

The efforts at the federal level succeeded because of the unwavering dedication of the community, a community that will continue to be essential in main-

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taining the monument as Manager deChadenedes begins her leadership role and the Resource Advisory Committee comes together to create a management plan.

I look forward to continued partnership with local, state and federal organizations to carry out the national monument designation. Together we must make sure these lands remain in the care of the community as they always have been while keeping them open for both residents and visitors to enjoy.

At the dedication ceremony last year the importance of partnerships was underscored by the thoughtful words of two student attendees from the San Juans. Graham Crawbuck and Reyna Ellis expressed excitement about the strong turnout at the event, and hope for the lands that had brought them so much joy.

“You know, I feel so privileged that I get to live on this – on these beautiful islands, and that this land will be saved and preserved for my children,” Ellis said.

Just as I visited these islands with my family as a child, and as Graham and Reyna have done, I hope that my children will one day bring their kids to enjoy the San Juan Islands National Monument.

The Orcas community came equipped with questions for the superintendent candidates at a recent series of meetings.

Orcas Island School District is searching for a new superintendent after long-time superintendent Barbara Kline announced her retirement earlier this year. The candidates are Russell Pickett from Washington, Jane Babcock from Iowa and Eric Webb from Oklahoma. All are currently superintendents who have extensive experience in public education.

Pickett has been the superintendent of the Tenino School District for the last six years. Prior to that he was an elementary and middle school building administrator, and before that was in the classroom for 19 years. He spent 28 years in Rainier, Ore. before moving to Tenino, which is located near Olympia, Wash.

When asked what caught his attention about the position he said, it’s “the right size,” that it is a K-12 district, that he has experience embedding himself in small communities, and that the “location would be joyous to relocate to.”

When asked what he likes about working with kids, Pickett said, “Kids are genuine.”

He enjoys watching them “shine as they improve and be proud of being successful.”

Webb worked as an elementary through high school teacher before obtaining his administration certification. He served as

assistant principal in Texas, then moved to Oklahoma to his current district of 1,400 students and 125 staff. There Webb spent four years as a middle school principal, six years as an assistant superintendent, and is currently serving as both assistant and interim superintendent. Webb has two kids who play in the band and says music is very important.

“That’s the hook that motivates them and gets them to school,” he said. Webb says he loves the Northwest.

Babcock earned her administrative and superintendent graduate degrees from Drake University, and has spent her working time in Iowa state. She taught fourth to sixth grade English for nine years before becoming a principal, then spent 18 more years in administration, including seven years as an assistant superintendent. Her current district of Prairie City Monroe has 1,060 students.

Babcock said she’s a collaborative leader who likes to get out and be with people, to get input from the community and to communicate with media outlets. She said music is highly valued, along with other activities that keep kids connected.

Babcock has experience with online/ alternative learning programs like OASIS, and her own children have used such programs in the past.

The school board has not yet announced when the candidate will be selected. Watch the Sounder for updates.

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Cider and Mead Two wins for Vikings baseball, softball Fest shaping up

by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor

Final preparations are being made for the fourth annual Cider and Mead Festival on Orcas Island.

Up to 20 cider and mead producers from all over the Northwest will be offering tastes of 60-80 varieties of ciders and meads under the big white tent on Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to

4 p.m. on the Eastsound Village Green on Orcas Island.

Located alongside the Farmers Market on the Village Green, hard ciders and meads will be available to those age 21 and over for as little as $5 per person. Local bands like the Dustbunnies, the Crow Valley Family Band and Orcas grown Andonimus Sessions (Andon Hiltner, pictured at left) will be entertaining the crowd.

One of the special events is the Orcas Island Cider Home Brew Competition around 2 p.m. Last year there were 16 entries. Each year, the number gets bigger and the brews get better, say organizers.

Several Orcas restaurants are planning foods prepared with ciders that weekend.

All net proceeds from this event will benefit the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program.

The Viking girls softball team (1-2) prevailed 12-9 after a hard-fought game against Forest Ridge on April 1.

Forest Ridge hit quick scoring four runs in the first inning, but the resilient Vikings bounced back in the second with seven runs of their own. The teams traded runs from there on but the Vikings took advantage of some wild pitches with seven walks, including one hit batter.

Coach Jason Nichols was pleased to play his first game with all his players eligible. And with a complete roster, the progress showed.

“Our pitching and defense has improved and the base running is

better, much more aggressive,” he said.

Orcas hitting included Emma Minnis with two singles, Bella Nigretto a triple and Bethany Hansen a double.

“This win is a step in the right direction,” Nichols said. “We are not where we need to be, but we are on the right path, we are improving.”

The Vikings play Concrete and La Conner this week.

The Viking boys baseball team (1-1) inked in their first season win against Cedar Park Christian on Friday, April 4.

Coach Jim Passer said it was a quick game with lots of strikeouts on both sides but saw improvement develop over all aspects of his young team.

“Miles Harlow threw really well today, he’s getting more comfortable and stayed in front of the hitters,” he said. “Most of his first pitches were strikes, which is a key. Defense is getting better too, I think we had only one error. We hit the ball too and they had a really good pitcher, we just hit the ball right at them.”

The Vikings’ winning score came off a Matthew Mullan walk that advanced him to second base, then Trent Johns brought him home with a RBI single.

Sticky defense sealed the win as Pasha Bullock ended the game throwing out a base runner attempting to steal 3rd.

The Vikings play La Conner and Friday Harbor this week.

Great weather for golf matches Nigretto The Orcas High School golfers hosted Cedar Park for a match on April 3.

Beautiful weather helped make the match a great experience for all.

Returning Orcas golfers William Coe and Mara Nutt enjoyed a competitive nine holes with some experienced Cedar Park players.

Nutt led the way for the girls with a score of 55.

Luke Bronn, Keith Light, Jo Gudgell, and Tara Dobos all played hard and have enjoyed the challenge of beginning golf, says coach Dan Drake.

“All of these Orcas golfers are making great advances in their golf skills and

knowledge at each practice and match they attend,” he said. “Beginning golf can be challenging and these athletes are passionate to learn the game.”

The team extends a thank you to Neil Sharkey and Pete Huie for donating golf balls to the team.

makes ‘all league’ Orcas High School senior Bella Nigretto was selected all league first team for basketball and was asked to play in the “East vs. West” game this coming June.

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Island Living

Out of the darkness into the light

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or those left behind after a suicide, the devastating emotions range from heartache to confusion to guilt. And questions. So many questions.

“It's unlike anything else and if you've never dealt with it, you can't really understand,” said Dixie Morrison, whose brother and father both took their own lives. “For me, I play it randomly over in my head. I've been on an emotional roller coaster for the last five years … You wonder, what did I miss, what could I have seen? And you'll never know. It just haunts you forever.”

Morrison, who lives on Orcas, is leading three other women, calling themselves “Hope and Healing,” who will be crew members in an Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk.

Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, it is held twice a year in a different city and will be in Seattle on June 14 and 15. The walk starts at dusk and ends at dawn, covering up to 18 miles.

“The walk is for suicide prevention but the foundation also helps those who have been affected by it – like surviving family members,” Morrison said. “Suicide is a stigma. People don't want to talk about it. Mental health in our country is so screwed up. When people need help, they can't get it.”

AFSP is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.

The team Hope and Healing con-

Clockwise from left: Dixie Morrison, Judy Smith, Eileen Dean and Kim Kern are in the “Out of Darkness Overnight” walk.

sists of Morrison, her mom Judy Smith, her mother-in-law Eileen Dean who lost her brother-in-law to suicide and her friend Kim Kern, whose cousin committed suicide.

Smith lives in Kent, Wash and both Dean and Kern reside on Orcas Island.

Instead of participating in the walk, the women decided to be crew members who provide assistance to the walkers. It's a role Morrison is familiar with after lending a hand during the Susan G. Komen Three-Day Walk in Seattle five years ago.

“We thought being a crew to assist was the next best thing. We don't have to raise money but we want to help. We have a team goal of $2,000,” Morrison said. “This walk means a great deal to us and our hope is that we can prevent another life lost, support those who have lost loved ones in this devastating way, and break down the stigma that surrounds mental health and suicide.”

They are planning local fundraising events and are accepting donations at their individual donor pages at: http://www.theovernight.

donordrive.com. You can also mail a check to Morrison at 102 Spruce St, Eastsound, WA 98245. Make checks payable to AFSP. All donations are 100 percent tax deductible.

According to AFSP, a suicide attempt happens every minute of every day. Every 14 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. Ninety percent of all people who die at their own hand have a diagnosable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death. There are four male suicides for every female suicide, but three times as many females as males attempt suicide. More than 60 percent of all people who die by suicide suffer from major depression.

If one includes alcoholics who are depressed, this figure rises to over 75 percent. More Americans suffer from depression than coronary heart disease (17 million), cancer (12 million) and HIV/AIDS (1 million).

Morrison's brother shot himself five years ago and her father did the same last year. She says the pain is still fresh and raw, but eventually she hopes to create a support group for people on the island who have lost loved ones to suicide.

“Generally, people who kill themselves don't want to die, they just want their pain to end,” Morrison said. “I am not angry at them, I am just heartbroken. It just breaks my heart that they were so sad and troubled and didn't think there was any way out.”

Help is there for those in need The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a crisis hotline: at 1-800-273-TALK. Anyone who calls will be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in their area, anytime 24/7. For more info, visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. For additional information about prevention, understanding suicide, coping with loss, advocacy, education and more, visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website at www.afsp.org.

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CALENDAR APRIL ONGOING

PIZZA NIGHT: Doe Bay pizza night benefits Orcas Animal Shelter throughout April.

APRIL 10 TO 12 BIRD AND WILDLIFE: 1st Annual Orcas Island Bird and Wildlife Festival: speakers, workshops, activities, visit www.orcasislandbirdfest. com/ for full details. Parade on April 12 at 11 a.m.

THURS., APRIL 10 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: In

the Community Church

Fireside Room, 5 p.m. This is a monthly no cost, confidential support group. Call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198 for more information.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 DEER HARBOR POTLUCK: At Deer Harbor Community Club, 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share, your place setting, and beverage. Call 376-5404 for more info.

SAT., APRIL 12 OLGA SPRING POTLUCK : At the Olga Community (Energetic) Club, Olga Road. Bring a dish to share and a place setting. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.

CHURCH SERVICES on Orcas Island & in the San Juans CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

10:00 am Sunday 7:00 pm Testimony Meeting First Wed. of the month Orcas Elementary School Library 376-5873

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Serving Orcas Island For 130 years Sunday Worship 9:30 am (Nursery & Kids Sunday School) Weekday programs for all ages.

Info @ www.OrcasChurch.org Or call Pastor Dick Staub, Scott Harris or Grant Myles-Era @ 6422 In Eastsound on Madrona

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL

Parish of Orcas Island Eastsound (by the water) • 376-2352 Rev. Wray MacKay & Rev. Kate Kinney SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 1st Sunday in month - 10:00 am Other Sundays - 8:00 & 10 am Church School

LIFE CHURCH

Sunday 10:00 am Senior Center on 62 Henry Road Nursery and Kid’s Life Contemporary Passionate Worship Our Vision: Share Jesus. Share Life.

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AERIAL ACROBATS: A culmination of Maria Bullock’s spring aerial classes come together on the Orcas Center stage for the first time, 2 p.m. $10 adults $5 kids suggested donation.

MORAN CLEAN UP: Meet at Day Use Area at Cascade Lake, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is lots to do to reclaim our park from the winter debris. Bring your gloves and a smile! Meal provided, lecture at lunch.

OIFR OPEN HOUSE: Doe Bay Fire Station, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the station and talk with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 CELEBRATE OIFR VOLUNTEERS:

Random Howse will host “A celebration of 65 years of Orcas Fire and Rescue Service” from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

All are invited to meet the volunteers and staff. Free food and soft drinks.

CROSSROADS LECTURE: Is Congress a “broken branch” in need of institutional reform? Or is the real dysfunction in the broader American political system?

Paul Gronke, Professor of Political Science at Reed College, reflects on Congress and the electorate, 4 to 6 p.m., Orcas Center.

MON., APRIL 14 VESSEL TRAFFIC: The League

of Women Voters’ April meeting will be held at the San Juan Island Library Conference room, noon to 2 p.m. It is entitled “Island Crossroads: Vessel Traffic, Oil Spills and You.”

TUES., APRIL 15 SEED BANK GATHERING: Orcas

library meeting room, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., come for seed saving inspiration and to learn about opportunities to participate in the Orcas Island Community Seed Bank.

SAT., APRIL 19

EASTER EGG HUNT: Orcas Island

Lion’s Club Easter egg hunt is at Camp Orkila, 10 a.m. All are welcome to this free, fun filled event for kids ages 0 to 12.

Park in the upper parking area and follow the signs to the event, it is an easy walk and stroller accessible.

FRIENDS OF MORAN VOLUNTEER DAY: Kick off volunteer meet-

ing for the upcoming season at the Tower, Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m., Orcas Library Conference room. New and established volunteers encouraged to come.

UNTIL APRIL 22 GRANNY’S ATTIC DONATIONS:

Drop off items Tuesdays until April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center.

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

ORCAS MEDICAL FOUNDATION MEETING: At Orcas Center 6:30-8:30 p.m. Desserts, con-

versation, meeting, and guest speaker Camille Fleming, MD, MBA, of Orcas Medical Center.

SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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

MON. – ONGOING

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

AL-ANON: 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

TUES. – ONGOING AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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

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

WEDS. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30

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

LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch,

Paul Gronke, Professor of Political Science at Reed College, reflects on Congress and the electorate.!

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THURS. – ONGOING AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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

LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Library children’s room, for ages three-six.

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LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Library children’s room. For more info, visit www.orcaslibrary.org.

Time for a spring garden Two Orcas residents will be featured presenters at the 2014 WSU Master Gardeners Spring Gardening Workshop on April 26 on San Juan Island.

For more info on the event at Friday Harbor Middle School from 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m., visit sanjuan.wsu.edu/ mastergardeners.

Gardener extraordinare Margaret Payne will describe how she designed and planted her all-season garden with regard to beauty, cost and low-maintenance in her presentation: “A Cottage Garden Through the Seasons.”

Michael Sterling of Sterlingscapes will present his techniques for creating a beautiful landscape that incorporates hardscape into the native environment with attention to the islands' fragile ecosystem in his talk: “Sustainable Hardscaping.”

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Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is compiling its second Orcas summer recreation activities.

They will be posting the catalog online and printing a limited number of copies for distribution at key locations. Their goal is to provide a service to the community and visitors by offering a one-stop source for information on summer recreation and camps.

Park and rec staff is collecting information for the catalog and hope to include any programs or events islanders may be offering.

For nonprofits there is no charge for the listing and for commercial/for-profit activities a $30 fee is needed to help cover printing costs. Fees can be paid at the park office or call to arrange online payment.

Please email the following information to marciaw@oiprd.org by April 14: • Title/Name of the activity • Brief description • Age range • Where and When • How to sign up • Website link or phone number Staff plan to update the catalog throughout the summer so people can send in revisions, changes and

new activities as they come up. Call 376-7275 for more information.

Clean up Moran State Park The community is invited to the Friends of Moran Annual Park Clean Up on April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants are asked to meet at the Cascade Lake Day use area. Lunch will be provided by Karen and Ken Speck and Pat Moffett.

There is also a lunch time lecture at noon.

Bring some gloves and some friends.

With budget cuts affect-

ing staff year after year and still funding that is not projected to be sufficient, it’s an opportunity to take pride in the park, say organizers.

“Our 5,252-acre gem brings a significant number of annual visitors,” say Friends of Moran volunteers. “They will hike, swim and camp in Moran, indulging in its beauty, serenity and scenery. Then they will dine and shop locally while relaxing, unwinding and reminiscing about this amazing island and Moran State Park. This is our opportunity to show how important the park is to our community.”

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the first annual Orcas Island Bird and Wildlife Festival.

This morning trip takes participants exploring Orcas locations looking for lingering seabirds, swans and ducks and arriving warblers and other songbirds.

“This is a superb trip to tune up for spring bird songs,” say organizers.

“Those new to birding are especially welcome and it’s a wonderful time to see old friends and make some new ones.”

Meet at the ferry dock at 7:30 a.m. for carpooling.

Bring a lunch, binoculars, a favorite bird book and dress for the weather. Trip ends early afternoon. Stay on Orcas for other BirdFest

events in the day. Call Barb Jensen at 378-3068 for more field trip info or if you are coming, as space is limited.

The festival runs from April 10 to 12. Get more info on the festival and schedule at: http://www.orcasislandbirdfest.com/ The San Juan Islands Audubon is also hosting a field trip to Lopez Island on Saturday, April 19. This is the height of spring migration for songbirds and they will be looking for all the new arrivals.

Meet at the Lopez ferry dock at 7:30 a.m. for carpooling. Trip ends early afternoon. Bring a lunch and dress for the weather.

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Buck Bay bridge gets emergency fix

by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

An emergency crew from the county’s Department of Public Works responded in mid-March to fix “significant damage” to the bridge abutment on the northwest end of Buck Bay Bridge near Olga, averting more extensive damage and more expensive repairs, according to Frank Mulcahy, director of public works.

On April 1, the county council approved a resolution to waive competitive bidding requirements, allowing payment to be made to Orcas Excavators, Inc., a contractor who responded to a call for immediate help from the emergency crew already working on the problem.

Heavy rainfall and high winds the first three months of the year resulted in extra-strong stream flow in Cascade Creek that diverted

the usual water flow and also deposited debris that blocked part of the creek.

County Engineer Rachel Dietzman determined on March 18 that significant damage had already occurred. She was concerned that erosion might imminently undermine the rock-stabilized embankment, necessitating an immediate response.

Dietzman mobilized a repair team on Apr. 19 to stabilize the abutment.

“The debris blockage required some immediate heavy equipment help, so we called Orcas Excavators, Inc., who reached the site within an hour and completed their work the same afternoon,” said Dietzman.

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Dietzman says because the creek is fish-bearing, they will need to do more work next summer on creek bed routing, but will receive help from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. They will also have to reconstruct some of the rock embankment.

Cascade Creek drains a large area of central Moran State Park. The water courses west and south from Mountain Lake and picks up Paul Creek from Summit Lake, emptying into Buck Bay. The Buck Bay Bridge, which carries Point Lawrence Rd. into Olga, was completed in 2011 at a cost of $750,000.

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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits.

Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

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

The Superior Court of San Juan County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of San Juan County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action. If developed the property address is: 257 Tennis Ave., Lopez Island, WA 98261 The sale of the above described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 am Date: Friday, April 18th, 2014 Place: Inside Main Entrance, San Juan County Courthouse, 96 Second St. N., Friday Harbor, WA

The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $20,679.88 together with interest, costs, and fees before the sale date.

For any questions contact the Sheriff at the address below.

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

LEGAL NO. SJ548352 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

March 19th and 26th, 2014 and April 2nd and 9th, 2014.

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with RCW 36.77.070 that the San Juan County Council approved the following improvement projects completed by County Forces (using County crews and equipment) in calendar year 2013: Road / Project NameType Of Work /Engineer’s Estimate Sign Installation Install signs $83,781 Guardrail safety project Access improvements $8,755 Mt Baker Road Improvement Chipseal surfacing $153,700 Non motorized Safety Improvements Trail improvements $3,943 Gravel Road Conversion Chipseal Gravel Road $187,435 Total: $437,614 Date this 4st day of March 2014.

Rachel E. Dietzman, P.E., County Engineer San Juan County Department of Public Works LEGAL NO. SJ554143 Published: The Journal of the San

Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

April 9, 2014.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY COUNCIL’S HISTORICAL PRESERVATION FUNDS The San Juan County Council has discretionary funds, generated by recording fees intended to promote historical preservation or historical programs, which may include preservation of historic documents. The Council is currently seeking proposals for projects to use $6136 in funds to be awarded in 2014.

Projects may include: acquisition or preservation of locally historic buildings and artifacts: developing and presenting locally historical programs or events; performing research into local history.

Applicants must be non-profit or governmental entities that perform educational, interpretive, or preservative activities to promote or preserve the County’s local

history.

Applicants must demonstrate a preservation need and funds are available for specific projects only.

Projects will be selected based on the best presentation of need, benefit and merit to San Juan County residents and visitors.

Descriptions of the program, along with applications, are available to download from the County website ( www.sanjuanco.com) or the County Council office at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor.

You may also call the office at (360) 370-7470, or email the Clerk to the County Council, at ingridg@co.san-juan.wa.us for further information. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 30, 2014.

LEGAL NO. SJ554135 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

April 9, 16, 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**

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Installation of OPALCO 462331003, subsurface power c/o Jen Jay Inc. Tracy Environmental 910 Armadale Road, 3/6/14 3/6/14 DNS 4/23/14 4/30/14 cable from SJI to Betcher, PO Box 278, Deer Checklist San Juan to Henry Henry Island Harbor, WA 98243 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

PSJXMP14-0009

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ1029446 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, APRIL 9, 2014

LEGALS

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In Re: The Estate Of HAZEL IDELL WEST, Deceased.

NO. 14-4-05022-2 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.42.030 The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed.

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 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’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

notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020 (2)(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 11.42.050 and 11.42.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: April 2, 2014.

The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on March 27, 2014, at Eastsound, Washington, that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Janet Lee Booth Signature of Notice Agent Notice Agent:Janet Lee Booth Attorney for the Notice Agent: Derek Mann Address for Mailing: P.O. Box 399, Eastsound, WA 98245 Address for Personal Service: 296 A Street, Eastsound, WA 98245 Agent’s oath and declaration filed in Skagit County Superior Court Cause No. 14-4-05022-2 LEGAL NO. S553002 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

April 2, 9, 16, 2014.

LEGAL NOTICE Northwest Regional Council Request for Qualification (RFQ) – Miscellaneous Client Services NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) is conducting a Request for Qualification process to secure qualified service providers for the following services in Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties, beginning July 1, 2014: Skilled Nursing Services; Client Training Services; Personal Emergency Response Systems; Environmental Accessibility Adaptations; Adult Day Care; Home Health Aide Services; Caregiver Consultant Services; Powerful Tools for Caregiving Class Instruction; Chronic Disease Self Management Class Instruction; Home Delivered Meals; Nurse Expertise Services; Professional Support Specialist Services; Diabetes Education & Management; Transportation; Community Transition & Training Services; and Care Transition Coaching.

After completion of this procurement process and approval of vendors, NWRC reserves the right to close any service which has sufficient vendors to meet service needs until the procurement process is initiated again in 2017. NWRC reserves the right to add additional vendors at any time prior to 2017, should service demand require it.

For further information and to obtain

an application packet to become a service provider for any of the listed services, contact NWRC at (360) 676-6749. Application materials must be received at NWRC, 600 Lakeway Drive, Suite 100, Bellingham WA 98225, no later than 4 PM, Friday, May 16, 2014. Late submittals may not be accepted.

The NWRC is an Equal Opportunity Agency.

Minority and Womenowned businesses are encouraged to apply. The NWRC reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, and to waive irregularities.

LEGAL NO. S554137 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

April 9, 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID ESWD Project Name: Blanchard Road Sewer Main Extension Bid Date: 4:30 p.m., May 2nd, 2014 NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed bids will be received by Mr. Roy Light, District Superintendent, Eastsound Sewer & Water District, P.O. Box 640, Eastsound, Washington 98245, until 4:30 pm, May 2nd, 2014, for the construction of approximately 3100 feet of 4” sewer main. The said bids will then and there be opened and read aloud. Bidders and other properly interested parties are invited to be present at the bid opening. Bids received after the time fixed for

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The Contract Documents may be examined and obtained from Eastsound Sewer and Water District, P.O. Box 640, Eastsound, WA 98245. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the greatest amount bid must be submitted with the bid proposal.

There will be a pre-bid, on-site walk through meeting with the District Superintendent and the engineer on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 10:00 am. Meet at the intersection of Blanchard Road and Michael Lane, Eastsound, Washington.

The District will reject any bid not accompanied by bid security or data required by the bid documents. Factors considered in award of the contract will include the Contractor’s experience and performance on previous contracts.

Contact Roy Light, 376-2720 for information concerning the project.

The District is an equal opportunity employer.

Small, minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids.

The contractor shall pay prevailing wages as required and shall comply with RCW 39.12 and RCW 49.28.

LEGAL NO. SJ552533 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder.

April 2, 9, 2014.

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