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Senators advocate for Nunez to stay by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
Benjamin Nunez Marquez has spent the last five years not knowing when he will be deported from the country. He lives a life of uncertainty, but with a recent letter signed by U.S. senators and state representatives one thing is clear; there are people fighting on his behalf. On April 2, a letter was sent to the Secretary of Homeland Security asking for another yearlong stay for Marquez, known to his friends as Nunez. The document was signed by Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Rick Larsen and Rep. Jim McDermott. The letter stated, “The abundant correspondence from constituents indicates strong community sup-
port for Mr. Marquez in his home community of Orcas Island … We also understand that Mr. Marquez fulfills a vital role at a local saw mill that provides important services and economic activity to the local region.” Nunez, shown left, works as a sawyer for Jack and Jan Helsell of Westsound Lumber Company on Orcas Island. He has worked for them for nearly 15 years. In 2008, while taking his ailing 80-yearold neighbor Natalie White to the hospital in Anacortes, Nunez was picked up by Customs and Border Patrol. Lacking proper immigration documentation, he was ordered to be deported. After receiving a year-long stay last year, Nunez is now again facing deportation this spring. Over the last several years, Nunez’s employers, Jack and Jan Helsell hired lawyers and applied for those temporary year-long extensions on the deportation so that they could find someone to fill his position at the mill. But the Helsells have yet to find a replacement. The letter also states this prob-
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‘Drift cards’ found washing ashore by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
Last week Sukima Hampton was walking on a friend’s private beach west of Eastsound when she was horrified to find a pink card with the words “This could be oil” printed on it. “I was disturbed,” she said. “It really rattled my cage.” The card was one of 650 “drift cards” launched along Salish Sea oil tanker routes by conservation groups from Washington and British Columbia to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The launching of the cards, organized by Friends of the San Juans in Washington state and Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Georgia Strait Alliance in Canada, is part of a study mapping the path an oil spill might take in the Salish Sea. The cards were dropped at two locations: off Turn Point, near Stuart Island, where Haro
Strait intersects with Boundary Pass, and near Bird Rocks in Rosario Strait. This research responds to a sharp increase in fossil fuel export projects proposed in British Columbia and Washington state. The proposed Gateway Pacific coal terminal at Cherry Point north of Bellingham and Kinder Morgan’s increase in tar-sands shipping from Vancouver and other projects will add an additional 2,620 ship visits per year to the already crowded waters of the Salish Sea, making this region one of North America’s busiest fossil fuel shipping corridors. “The increased risk of a major oil spill in the Salish Sea is real,” said Stephanie Buffum, director of Friends of the San Juans. “Anyone with a cultural, environmental or economic interest in our region should get engaged with Coast Guard rule making; familiarize themselves with effects of cargo traveling through our waters; and ask decision makers to ensure
diluted bitumen (oil sand) is classified as a petroleum product that is taxed to fund oil spill clean-up efforts.” Members of the public are asked to get involved in the research project by staying on the lookout for the 4 by 6-inch pink drift cards on local shorelines. Found cards can be reported online at the interactive website: www.SalishSeaSpillMap.org. You can also call Friends of the San Juans at 378-2319 or email friends@sanjuans.org. They ask that you give the date, time, contact information and an “as accurate as possible” location description of your find. You can also send a picture of yourself with the card. As of Friday, March 28, four days into the study, 45 cards have been reported from Lummi Island, Wash., to Victoria, British Columbia. Cards from Monday’s drop off at Bird Rocks
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Everyone is invited to attend our OMF annual meeting. Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) invites anyone interested in health care on Orcas Island to attend its annual meeting, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. Enjoy desserts and conversation at 6:30 p.m., followed at 7:00 by a brief business meeting and announcement of new board members – then our guest speaker, Dr. Camille Fleming, the new physician at Orcas Medical Center.
Topic: “A Medical Home Approach to Family Health” Dr. Fleming is an experienced family physician with a passion for promoting wellness, developing a relationship with each patient, and providing highquality healthcare throughout the life span. As a mother of three children – ages 13, 11, and 8 – she understands the needs and concerns of parents and families. She has
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High School Strings violinists competing at Western Washington University.
receive in a music contest. But this year they brought home an extra honor. Orcas High School Strings, under the direction of Pamela Wright, received the highest overall rating among the 13 groups competing at the contest; they were the only group to receive a I+ rating. Their score in points was slightly below just one other school, but judges consider additional factors when awarding their overall ratings. Orcas Island was the only Class B school competing among 12 other AA or AAA schools, and Orcas Island does not require an audition to perform in the group, versus other larger schools who do audition. Not to mention, the Orcas group was the only group of musicians who had to get up at 4:30 in the morning to catch a school bus and head for the early ferry. To those Orcas Islanders who have had the pleasure of attending the Orcas High School Strings concerts, this news will come as no surprise. For some first-time fans, their “standing-ovation” performance of Gustav Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite for String Orchestra at the recent MAG concert was a “sit-up-and-take-notice” moment. And certainly all can agree, we are fortunate to have such dedicated and accomplished
by KRISTEN WILSON Special to the Sounder
One of the premier high school string ensembles in Northwest Washington is right here on Orcas Island. They proved it first in January when they were awarded the top place among all large string ensembles performing at the San Juan Music Educators Association Solo/Ensemble Contest in Bellingham. They were ineligible to represent our region at state, only because the Orcas High School Strings include a student from middle school, and according to SJMEA regulations all students must be in grades nine to 12. Now comes the news that the Orcas High School Strings received the highest overall rating among all groups participating at the SJMEA Large Groups Orchestra Contest at Western Washington University in Bellingham on March 26. This was followed the next day by the highly rated performances of the Orcas fifth and sixth Grade Strings and the Orcas Middle School Strings. This is the fourth year the Orcas High School Strings have participated in the contest at WWU. And this is the third year in a row they brought home “superior” ratings, which are the highest rating you can
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Sheriff’s office arrests Scenic byway signs posted burglary suspect on Orcas by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
The San Juan County Sheriff 's Office has arrested a suspect tied to two residential burglaries on Orcas Island. “The prime piece of evidence was the surveillance cameras in the house,” said Undersheriff Bruce Distler. The suspect, who is a juvenile, is being charged with burglary and possession of stolen property. The stolen property also ties the suspect to another residential burglary. Both incidents occurred this year within the last couple of weeks, Distler estimates. They also occurred in the same neighborhood, close to Eastsound.
Although several other burglaries have been reported this year, there is no evidence to connect this suspect to other burglaries. Distler said this is usually the time of year when there are more reports of burglaries. “There are people with summer houses that no one is watching. Then they are coming home and finding out they are burglarized,” said Distler. The sheriff 's office suggests that if you are leaving at any length of time, have a neighbor or friend complete routine random property checks. If there is a burglary this will help the sheriff 's office to narrow the date of the incidence, which may help with further investigations.
Measles cases climbs to five; four no longer contagious The San Juan County Health Department will be providing additional immunizations in Friday Harbor, Friday, April 11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you do not have a regular health care provider call the Health Department (378-4474) and make an appointment to get immunized now. If you are feeling sick and think you may have the measles do not come to the Health Department or your medical provider without calling first. If you think you have measles you will be asked to wear a mask and may be conducted to a special room for examination. Remember call first before going to your health care provider or the Health Department. Currently there are a total of five cases of measles on San Juan Island, four of whom are no longer contagious. However, a Kitsap County resident diagnosed with measles was contagious during his stay in Friday Harbor on April 4. Individuals may have been exposed at the following places and times: • Kenmore Air 8 a.m. flight from Seattle • Port of Friday Harbor Marina, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Town of Friday Harbor Planning Office, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Cask and Schooner Restaurant, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Friday Harbor Fuel Dock, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. These times overlap
because the measles virus can remain in the air up to 2 hours and still be infectious. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory viral disease that spreads easily when the infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It is different from food borne illnesses spread by contaminated food that can occur when a food worker does not use correct food safety practices (e.g. washing hands, avoiding crosscontamination, and cooking foods to a safe internal temperature). If you become infected, the symptoms of measles will be present 7-21 days after exposure. Symptoms are high fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a rash of tiny, red spots that starts at the head and spreads to the rest of the body. Measles is especially dangerous for children under five years of age, pregnant women, and immunocompromised persons. If you or your child, older than 12 months of age; has not received a dose of MMR vaccine, you should be vaccinated now. If you or your child are older than 12 months of age and have received one dose of MMR vaccine and it has been more than 28 days since that dose you should now receive a second dose of MMR vaccine. Most adults born before 1957 have had measles and can be considered to be immune. In response to the measles
cases, Orcas Family Health Center has 50 free doses of the MMR vaccine on hand from the state for children and teens up to 18 years old. For adults who are uncertain if they are immune, there is a blood test available that confirms the presence or absence of antibodies for $65. For those adults who are not immune and have no insurance, OFHC has free vaccine available with a $25 administration fee. More information about Measles can be found on the San Juan County Department of Health’s website at http://www. co.san-juan.wa.us/news/ NewsRelease.aspx?nr=107.
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Pictured above: Committee members Deborah Hopkins Buchanan, David Gow, Lee Taylor, Dona Wuthnow, Boyd Pratt, Tom Kirschner, Guard Sundstrom and Stephanie Buffum. More than 90 San Juan Islands Scenic Byway “wayshowing” signs will be posted on Orcas and San Juan during April, eight-and-a -half years since undertaking the grassroots scenic byway process in the fall of 2005. The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway became Washington’s newest state byway in the spring of 2009. Eighty-five, metal, 12 by 8-inch logo signs, to be posted by Scenic Byway partner San Juan County Public Works, will make it
each year since 2009, and online tours are included on the Visitors Bureau’s website at www.visitsanjuans.com/ tours and online brochure. The byway is divided into three segments: the first one-third encompasses 30 miles along the beautiful, blue marine highway (Washington State Ferries routes), the second one-third is a driving tour around San Juan Island, and the last third is a driving tour on Orcas Island. More info is at www.visitsanjuans.com/scenicbyway.
Sea View Theatre is saved The campaign to raise money for the Sea View Theatre is officially a success. As of Friday, April 11, the campaign raised a total of $56,000 and placed an order for the new digital projector, which is now required to show films. More than 250 donors stepped forward to help. The new projector should
Seattle Optometrist Helps LEGALLY BLIND to See!
Just because you have macular degeneration (or other vision-limiting conditions) doesn’t always mean you must give up driving or reading. A Seattle optometrist, Dr. Ross Cusic, is using miniaturized binoculars or telescopes to help people who have lost vision from macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or other eye conditions. “Our job is to figure out everything and anything possible to keep a person functioning,” says Dr. Cusic. “Whether it’s driving, reading, TV, seeing faces, check writing, bingo or bridge. We work with whatever is on the person’s ‘wish list.’”
easier for visitors to find designated attractions, parks and amenities along the byway on both islands. In addition, eight 60 by 27-inch gateway signs will be posted at the Anacortes, Orcas Island and San Juan Island/Friday Harbor Washington State Ferries terminals. The signs were made possible via a national scenic byways grant, one of four grants received to date. Byway touring maps have been printed by the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau
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Lady Vikings have three-game week Sailing
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by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor
The Viking girls softball team (1-5) had a challenging threegame week, dropping contests to Concrete, La Conner and Cedar Park Christian Bothell. On April 8, the Vikings fell to the (4-3) Concrete Lions 11-7 in a game “that got away from us” said coach Jason Nichols. "We were up 5-1 in the third inning and we lost focus. We have to learn to close out games,” Nichols said. “We had a pitching change late in the game that adversely affected our defense, so that's always a risk.” Viking hitting was highlighted by Alicia Susol who went 3/3, an RBI and two singles, Bella Nigretto who was 3/4 with two RBI's, two doubles and a triple and Bethany Hansen who went 2/4 with two singles. On April 11 the Vikings lost a battle at home to the (8-2) La Conner Braves 9-4. Despite the loss, Nichols said “We did pretty good actually.” “We were short a starter and pitcher Emily Nichols pitched all seven innings and our defense is getting cleaner,” he said. “We ran out of gas but I believe the Braves are a team we can beat.” Viking hits came from Alenna Garcia who went 3/4 with a triple and two singles, Alicia Susol who hit 2/4 with two singles and Bethany Hansen who hit 2/4 with two RBI's.
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Right: Viking Bella Nigretto. Above: Viking Shelbi Rogers.
On April 12, the girls made the trip to Cedar Park Christian Bothell for a 8-6 loss to the Eagles. The Vikings arrived to find an artificial turf field, a major missing piece of information that prohibited the use of the girl’s metal cleats. “It was pretty goofy, assistant coaches were giving players their tennis shoes, kids scrambling to find their street shoes, but the girls just adapted,” said Nichols. Ironically, he said despite the travel, two games in a row, the cleat issue, short a starter, “This was the best all around game we've played all year. The girls rose above all the issues. I am very optimistic about how we'll match
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up with the rest of the league.” Vikings highlights included two home runs by Alica Susol, Bethany Hansen's first big league home run and an RBI single by Kilee Rogers.
The Vikings will next take an emotional trip to Darrington to play the Loggers. Viking athletes recently raised $5,000 to help the Red Cross relief efforts for mudslide victims.
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Twelve members of the Orcas High School sailing ream traveled to Port Angles the last weekend in March to take part in the Olympic Cup Regatta. This was the first time back to Port Angeles for the team since 2005. All the schools were excited to see the Port Angeles Yacht Club run a great event for the 24 boats on the starting line for each race. The weather this spring for sailing has been less than optimum, with rain, no wind or too much wind showing up more than usual. The team’s Friday afternoon planned practice with Port Townsend aboard the Schooner Alcyone was scrubbed due to high winds, giving way to an impromptu game of volleyball. Light winds prevailed Saturday at Port Angeles, with only four races completed by the 4 p.m. deadline. Highlights for Saturday included a first place finish for Maggie Toombs and Kaya Osborne and a 4th place finish for Taj Howe and Matia Schwartz. Complete results can be found here http://scores. hssailing.org/s14/port-angeles/.
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Sukima Hampton found a “drift card” near Eastsound.
in Rosario Strait have been found on southeast Lopez and southeast Orcas Islands. “The results from our drift card drop last fall show that cards move quickly, have a wide distribution of recovery locations, and that there would likely be major cross-border impacts from an oil spill along the shipping routes,” said Andy Rosenberger, Raincoast Conservation Foundation biologist. “These current drops will give us more information about seasonal differences in trajectories and areas likely to be impacted, including information from new locations” The 1989 Exxon Valdez
MUSIC FROM 2 musicians representing our school and community. “The Large Groups Orchestra Contest is a little different from other contests in that the groups must perform several pieces, and they are then judged on their entire performance,” said Wright. “Our Orcas group chose the additional challenge of playing without a conductor.” Orcas High School Strings performed Habanera from “Carmen” by Georges Bizet, “Sospiri” by Edward Elgar, and Scherzo from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Judges comments included, “First rate ... very polished performance and ... Excellent sound for the entire ensemble.” Members of the High School Strings include: Emilia Carter, Lisa Carter, Michael Chesher, Brigid Ehrmantraut, Michael Harlow, Anthony Kaskurs, Wylie Kau, Enzo Thixton, Emily Toombs, Zach Waage, and Paris Wilson. For this competition they also had the addition of Kayleigh
Prince William Sound spill of crude oil coated 1,300 miles of coastline with ecological and economic devastation still being felt today. San Juan County, with 400 plus miles of shoreline, is at the heart of the Salish Sea and at the center of what Horton on tympani. The following day, on Thursday, March 27, the fifth to eighth grade string players and director Pamela Wright headed to Whatcom Middle school in Bellingham for the San Juan Music Educators Association Jr. Orchestra Festival. This was the second year the young Orcas musicians attended this Festival. The Orcas fifthsixth grade group performed “Allegro” by Shinichi Suzuki and “Minuet” by Telemann, and received a I- or “superior” rating from the judge. Members of the group who performed included: Skylar Dalusio, Lilia Greening, Izabela Janecek, Sydney Johnson, Alexandra Marney, Astasia Monahan, Taylor Wesolek, and Miette Woolworth. The Middle School Strings performed “Hatikvah Fantasia” by Elliot Del Borgo and “To a Wild Rose” by Edward MacDowell and received a I+ rating from the judge. Members of their group who performed included: Kupono Anuenue, Olivia Brunner-Gaydos, Alyssa Johns, Amelia Kau, Ronan Kau, Kristian Litch, Joanne
Visions of Xwe’ chi’ eXen (Cherry Point)
Come meet with Lummi tribal members as they face the threat of a coal terminal at Cherry Point
tanker captains call “the round-a-bout.” Organizers hope the study will help identify areas most at risk of oiling in the event of a spill, and raise awareness of the increase in fossil fuel shipping, the proposed terminal projects, and the policy issues being discussed. “This is a pristine environment and a habitat for orcas and seals,” said Hampton after finding the pink card. “We have to do something.” Journal of the San Juans staff contributed to this story.
Mietzner, Katarina Schiller, and Nathan Smith. One judge who saw both the Orcas Middle School and High School Strings groups play said she was “really impressed with the chamber technique of the Orcas students.” “This ability to tradeoff leadership, cue each other, and play as a tight group will allow them to play in any kind of ensemble throughout their lives,” added Wright. Northwest-area judges and schools are taking notice of the Orcas program. “What you’re doing with your string players is amazing!” This comment from one judge to Wright is typical of what she hears. Other colleagues and teachers in the region have been very supportive and are seeking out Orcas to work with our students. On April 24 and 25 the entire Squalicum Orchestra (50 students plus 10 chaperones) will be coming to Orcas Island to work with the Orcas Youth Orchestra, which is comprised of our band and string students.
Montessori spring auction The Orcas Montessori School will host their Annual Spring Auction and Fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. The event will take place at the Island Hoppin’ Brewery located at 33 Hope Street in Eastsound. Childcare is available with RSVP by calling 376-5350. The evening promises to be a fabulous, fun and delicious experience, featuring food by the Thai Sisters, desert by Sugar Baby Specialty Cakes, and tastings from Chinook Winery and Island Hoppin’ Brewery. The evening will include a silent and live auction, led by auctioneer Senator Kevin Ranker. Whether your property is in need of gravel, compost or a fruit tree; your body is calling out for massage, yoga or pilates sessions; you’re on the hunt for high quality food from local farms, restaurants and pastry chefs; or you are seeking adventure such as kayak, sailboat or whale watch excur-
NUNEZ FROM 1 lem, “As we understand it, the legal representation of Mr. Marquez will soon be applying for a renewal of his temporary stay of removal. This would allow Mr. Marquez to continue his work at the mill for another year and assistance in training the individual who will take over his duties at the mill. We ask that you give Mr. Marquez’s case full and due consideration under current immigration law and policy.” Others who are fighting for Nunez include Senator Kevin Ranker and San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes. “As a supporter of small business, I appreciate the importance of a local mill when the leading economic driver for a community is construction. San Juan County is working to grow our independent lumber business and supports use of local natural resources when possible,” wrote Hughes in a letter to Cantwell and Murray. “Beyond Mr. Nunez’s position at the mill, he is a
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Jeremiah (“Jay”) Julius, tribal leader on the historical and cultural significance of Cherry Point to the Lummi People Jewell James, master carver on his 2013 journey for spiritual healing from Wyoming to British Columbia with a 22-foot totem pole and the coming journey in summer of 2014
Friday, April 18 • 6:30 pm Odd Fellows Hall, 112 Haven Road, Eastsound For Info: 376-4321
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sions, a private magic show, Orkila summer camp, or even a luxury condo in Sedona Arizona – there is sure to be something for everyone to bid on! All proceeds from the auction will benefit the island children of Orcas Montessori, providing essential funding for scholarships and school materials. In its 26th year of serving all interested Orcas families, the Orcas Montessori School invites you to join us for a great evening of fun in support of the school as well as the local people and businesses that help make the school and our spring auction such a success. Tickets for the evening are $25/admission for food and auction, additional $10 for wine or beer tasting. Tickets are available at Darvill’s Bookstore, Island Hoppin’ Brewery, or by calling the school at 360376-5350.
model resident who works hard to help those who need assistance. Mr. Nunez exemplifies the model citizen that I would like to see on Orcas Island.” Ranker, who was in D.C. last week, met with Sen. Murray about the situation. Ranker wrote on his Facebook site, “While this is exactly the reason we need immigration reform, until that time, we cannot fracture our communities in the name of Homeland Security by deporting our dear friends and neighbors. It is immoral and frankly, unAmerican.” To get involved write letters addressed to Senator Murray requesting a private bill and a separate letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requesting a stay of deportation. Letters should be sent to: Erin Cipolla/Brian Tang, Gibbs Houston and Pauw, 1000 Second Ave, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98104.
Birth
Colette Jane Mahony, at 8 pounds and 8 ounces, was born on April 9 to Kami and Orion Mahony with the assistance of Melinda Milligan. She joins brothers Jiles and Beck Mahony.
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e recently observed the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez disaster and celebrated the first birthday of the San Juan Islands National Monument. The day made infamous by the ship Exxon Valdez marks one of the darkest days in Pacific Northwest history; the National Monument designation day marks one of the shiniest. February 2014 marked the 24th anniversary of the proposal to build a bulk commodities terminal at Cherry Point. Will there be a 25th? Exxon Valdez taught us that assurances of “we’ll be careful, it won’t happen here” are empty after an ecological disaster. An entire pod of orcas were wiped out by the Lummi tribal members will Exxon disaster. speak about their opposition to An incident of even one-tenth the proposed terminal on April or one-twentieth the magnitude of the Prince William 18. See page 13 for details. Sound oil spill might push J, K and L pods even further down the road to extinction. Would that and the degradation of the Salish Sea be worth the 4,000 “direct, indirect and imputed” jobs that construction of the terminal would bring? The Whatcom County Council is now stacked with project opponents. The Department of Ecology has set standards for its ecological review that even supporters of the project say cannot be satisfied. Washington’s Lummi Nation, which claims it maintains “the largest Native fishing fleet in the United States” and holds ancestral fishing rights to Cherry Point, is opposed to the project. Towns and cities along the tracks from Wyoming to Bellingham say they don’t want the coal trains. The writing is on the wall. Perhaps this year will mark the last anniversary of an idea in which the dangers far outweigh the rewards.
Thursday, April 17 • OPALCO Board of Directors, 8:15 a.m., Lopez Islander Resort.
Friday, April 18 • San Juan County Land Bank Commission, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. scheduled for 9 a.m.
Thursday, April 24 • Orcas Island School Board, school library, 5:30 p.m.
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Sea View is saved With great joy we announce that the campaign to raise funds for a new projector is now closed. As of Friday, April 11, we raised a total of $56,000, and we were able to place the order for the new digital projector. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for all of the support. We Saved The Sea View Theatre! There were over 250 donors that stepped forward to help. It wasn’t just a few large donations, it was many people understanding what we could lose and stepping up to help. This island demonstrates again and again the power of community. We want to thank you for your patience this past month while we were working to get the best machine for our theatre. It is now secured, and we are hoping to have it installed by the beginning of May. With this digital projector, we will not only have access to all the new movies available only in digital format but the picture and sound quality will be the latest technology. We have started the process to send out donor thank you gifts that will include movie passes, T-shirts, Red Carpet Gala celebration tickets and much more. A legal covenant has been signed and recorded that restricts the use of the building primarily to that of a movie theatre and live performances for the next 15 years. Now that we have a way to keep the doors open for the movie business, we are going to begin the renovations to the building. We want to restore it to a heritage style theatre, something that we can all be proud of. Through a service donation from Ian Woolworth, we will have the outside painted in the next few months. We have applied for a beer and wine license and have plans to upgrade the food service. If you missed the opportunity to participate in this campaign you can help with our next effort to replace the seats. Stay tuned. We want to especially acknowledge the following supporters: Red Digital Cinema, BARKO, INC., Rock Island Media, Lance Evans, Mark O’Neil, Richard Buckley from PNTA (Seattle), Miles McCrae, Wade West, Paul & Peter Kamen, Valerie Harris and Marty
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Graves, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the Sea View Theatre committee members; Jared Lovejoy, Ian Woolworth, Robert Hall and Sea View manager Ingrid McClinton. And the anonymous angels (you know who you are), thank you! Thanks to all that helped out in big ways and small, our little old theatre in our sweet town is about to get a new life. John Mount Sea View owner Donna Laslo Campaign manager
National distracted driving month April is National Distracted Driving Month and I’d like to point out that we have a problem in our nation with how and when we use our cellphones. The next time you travel off island, maybe down to Seattle look at the number of people talking on their cell phones, looking at their phones or texting while they are driving, you will be shocked. Maybe a little scared. It’s called different things, texting and driving or distracted driving. Whatever it’s called it’s not smart or safe. In fact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that driving a vehicle while texting is six times more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. While 15 to 19 year olds make up the largest proportion of distracted drivers, adults aren’t too much better. Fortyseven percent of texting adults have sent or read a text message while driving. Did you know that sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s
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eye from the road for an average 4.6 seconds, the equivalent – at 55 miles per hour – of driving the length of an entire football field, blind? A crash typically happens within an average of three seconds after a driver is distracted. Think about driving the distance of a football field at 55 miles an hour with your eyes closed – no sane person would do it. Yet people continually value a conversation on their phone more than their life and the lives of others. There is nothing so important to be said or read – that you would need to text or talk on your cellphone while you drive. Be smart, be safe. “DNT TXT N DRV.” Georgeana Cook Lopez Island
Keep OPALCO’s current board Want the choice of high-speed Broadband? Then we need to keep OPALCO’s present board. Our incumbents need your vote as they are the best qualified to make decent and sensible decisions in making Broadband an available choice for every member. Vince Dauciunas is a strong supporter of the Broadband choice for all members and has diligently assisted us through complex technical issues related to the power business. He has studied the risks to our long term supply of power from BPA and understands the potential for solar power and environmentally friendly tidal power in our islands. His tireless dedication to the board is highly regarded.
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LETTERS FROM 6 Glenna Hall has achieved an in depth understanding of the power business and broadband issues, and has dedicated herself to help give all members the choice of access to decent internet connections through OPALCO member owned infrastructure. Her analytical and fact based contribution to the board has been invaluable. Wally Gudgell Orcas Island
Yes for fire levy I am writing to urge our community on Orcas to vote in favor of the Fire/ EMS levy. Wanda and I have first hand experience with the department. I was a volunteer fire fighter for 15 years and Wanda was an EMT for 13 years. We “retired” because with age, I was more likely to be a recipient of the emergency service than a provider. The department has grown as our community and needs have grown. We have an excellent chief who
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is responsible for keeping the many moving parts of this organization functioning 100 percent. There is no room for oops or good enough. One uncontrollable aspect of the budget is the never ending and expanding State requirements for training and equipment. Fire and EMS Districts do not have the option of getting along with old equipment or limited training of volunteers and staff. There has been some negative comments about the department as part of this levy request. I can’t tell you if the car in the ditch matter should have been handled differently or if the coffee budget for the volunteers is too high. To me these are minor issues that can crop up in any complex organization. I can tell you that I have full trust in the current fire chief and believe the department he runs is of the quality that all of us expect. I believe the budget that has been put forward for the voters is what the department, staff and volunteers need to continue their excellent service into
the future. Please vote to pass the levy request. John & Wanda Evans Orcas Island A yes vote on the fire levy will preserve and enhance our community’s investment in the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue department that serves us so well. The investment in people is paramount. OIFR can do what it does because of dedicated, highly-trained volunteers and staff. Last year was the largest volunteer class in a very long time, as 22 islanders completed the fire academy. This year, several became EMTs, and a technical rescue academy is underway. Volunteers need equipment, which has more than quadrupled in price in the last 15 years. Bunker gear (fire suits) and breathing apparatus have become better and safer, and, of course, more expensive. Volunteers and staff must have far more training than they did 15 years ago, per state and federal regulations. There is also a lot more paperwork .for each call and each volunteer than there used to be. As you have heard, call
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Wondering about Watoto, too by DICK STAUB
Senior Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church
Last week Anita Holliday wrote an important piece about the controversy surrounding the Watoto Children’s choir. First I want to thank Anita for her gracious, and respectful spirit towards the our church, a spirit which is so useful for productive dialogue. Briefly, here is what happened from my perspective. Watoto contacted some individuals at OICC and asked if they could use our venue for their concert. We were unaware of any controversy surrounding the group. The week of the concert KOMO KING TV ran a piece critical of the group, but not nearly as detailed as what Anita reported. I was leaving town, and missed the concert, but before leaving I wrote a response to the community in case anyone called and asked. (Only two people called the office, both attendees of our church.) Here is my statement. “We did not know of the connection of Watoto to the Ugandan political controversy. At OICC we support, supporting the orphans. We believe everyone is created in God’s image. We have taken steps to assure that any funds received in support of Watoto will be designated specifically to supporting only the orphanage and will clearly be directed in that restricted way.” Additionally, because the KOMO KING TV piece specifically addressed concerns in the gay community, I personally talked to some gay friends and apologized for any offense. The response I received was that the Community Church has clearly reached out lovingly to the whole Orcas Island com-
munity. They appreciated my concern and did not think it should keep us from supporting orphans. Once again, I apologize for any offense. I share Anita’s concerns and we have learned a lesson about doing due diligence in advance of bringing outside groups to the island. Our church is a diverse mix of 40 different denominations and I believe as Jesus did in building bridges of love and not walls of hatred in our community. Towards that end I’d like to mention one other thing. I’m considering a community forum in which I could answer questions from my perspective about the spiritual issues of greatest interest to this community. As you may know I hosted a nationally syndicated, Chicago-based talked show and really like the give and take of a Q&A forum. I graduated from seminary 40 years ago but never worked in a church until this one. I think there is a very interesting conversation about spirituality going on in our culture, and that churches are often answering questions nobody is asking, instead of trying to respond to contemporary issues that matter most. So, if you are interested, do me a favor. Grab a 3 by 5 card or email me and write one question per card or email. Choose a question you would like to ask a Christian who has a warm heart, active mind and hungry soul. Address your mail or email to Dick Staub Q&A Forum. You can be anonymous or include your name, email address and phone number. Send them to my email dsjr@dickstaub.com or to P.O Box 729, Eastsound, WA 98245. Let’s start exploring ideas that matter together.
volume rises each year. In order to recruit and retain volunteers, we need professional leadership, talented training officers, safe equipment, a chance to learn more and improve skills, and excellent morale. Without these things, the investment that our community members have put in will slowly erode as their safety, enthusiasm and dedication fade. Of course, funds must be spent to maintain the buildings and equipment that have been purchased. The fire department does a terrific job extending the working life of the vehicles and equipment. That takes careful maintenance. This is part of the budget that gave rise to the levy request. We need the fire levy to keep the department running well now and into the future. The budget that the commissioners approved is responsible and reasonable. It is the result of an extensive and professional strategic plan, developed with citizen input and approved by the commissioners in open public meetings. I trust our fire department commissioners, staff and volunteers to make good use of public funds, and to operate in a professional and transparent manner. I hope you do too. If you have questions, please review the extensive information on the fire department’s website: www. orcasfire.org. There will be a town hall meeting on April 16 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Come with your questions. Even the tough ones. Moana Kutsche Orcas Island
No on the fire levy I have to vote no on the tax levy. Here’s why. The tax levy isn’t complete. It offers a bandaid approach to encourage voters to pass the levy and leaves the door open for yet another round of funding, when the short fall is finally revealed. That’s poor planning, in my opinion. Secondly, the OIFR tax levy deserves a NO, because it is unfair to long time residents of Orcas Island. Those who lived here the longest are often living on fixed incomes. Yet, their land tax constantly goes up and up. Eventually, they are forced off their land, or forced into selling bits of it, to pay for their land, which they paid for once. The OIFR tax levy does not draw on any tourist revenue. This year the lodging tax collected was quite high and last year hovered around record income
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from tourism. Tourists need OIFR services, and don’t participate in the costs. Finally, the overhead in the OIFR budget is the highest on each Tax payer than any of our Islands. The Lopez community doesn’t have a six figure salaried chief. San Juan Island taps insurance companies to offset the cost of providing services. Here on Orcas, no one seems to represent the grassroots, long time resident, or struggling family that owns property. Sure, the levy is fine with second homeowners and the well to do. I believe we should never forget the long standing residents of Orcas and their contributions to the community, by treating them as if they are well off investors, second homeowners, or beneficiaries of the tourist boom. For those reasons in total I urge Orcas Islanders to vote NO, on the Tax levy as is, and send it back to the committee to make it fair to residents and honestly state what is needed in funding. Alex Huppenthal Orcas Island
Respect first amendment rights First I would like begin by saying that I support the Orcas Fire Department. I have been a volunteer firefighter & EMT myself, and have been the recipient of much needed care by our EMS services at other junctures in my life. Hands down, we Orcas Islanders have a first rate program with great people there for us when we need them most. That being said, it was surprising to see someone paint the tank with the sentiment that we should not support the current ballot levy for our fire dept. That is their voice, and while it caught me slightly off guard, it didn’t bother me. What did bother me is when someone put graffiti over the message to silence the words. That action is a violation of the first amendment, and not the democracy that I believe in. Each citizen has a right to voice their opinion and be heard, even if it doesn’t resound with the masses. Something to ponder. Corey Wiscomb Orcas Island
Thoughts on Watoto Choir Myriad questions have flooded our minds ever since we watched the Watoto choir as well. It has led us to do some digging
too. On the other hand, I am still playing their music every day and dancing around the house to it, feeling emotionally linked to those children. The sharing of their lives changed me. Hosting four of them for one brief night after the performance changed our two boys too. Meeting those beautiful, sweet, joyful children who survived unfathomable evils made it all real for me. Putting faces and names to the horrific tragedies I’ve only heard about gave me a zeal I never had before. I want to go. Somewhere. I want to help. Perhaps even leave everything behind so our family can care for orphans. I wasn’t expecting all that from a “performance.” In one 12-hour period they may have completely rerouted the trajectory of our family’s life – for generations. They are changing hearts in every town they visit. And if hundreds of other families are affected to live out a new purpose, they are changing the future. That is something the world desperately needs and for that I am grateful to Watoto. The Skinners are doing a massive amount of good for others, but if harm is part of their agenda, they will not have our support. Nevertheless, they have taught those children to hope in God and not in anyone or anything else. That’s the only thing that will free them from the captivity of their haunting past. And that is what I’ve been praying ever since for those kids to hold firmly to. Edee Kulper Orcas Island
Thanks for Great Island Clean-up Last Saturday morning, there were some spectacular happenings across the island. Ninety three energized islanders took off to various places in search of litter. All were amazed at how easy it was to come by, and excited by some of the more interesting finds. There was a real buzz in the air as we all packed our trash bags full and left them for volunteer truck drivers to deliver back to our initial meeting spots. In only two hours, we were able to lift 2,240 pounds of trash off of our island! It’s a pretty amazing feat that was unfortunately there for our taking, but we took it, and we all had a lot of fun doing it! This was the first year Orcas has ever participated
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Navy jet noise plagues islanders by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter
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As the Navy moves toward preparing an environmental impact statement to justify its continued training and testing of a growing fleet of jet aircraft at two airfields on Whidbey Island, San Juan and Lopez Islanders living within easy earshot of NAS Whidbey are raising their voices to express concerns about their quality of life. Two weeks after a Citizens of Ebey's Reserve group returned from a visit to Washington D.C., which included talking with mid-level Pentagon bureaucrats about noise from FA-18 "Growlers," a contingent of Lopezians and San Juan County officials will travel to Whidbey Island to receive a "command briefing" from the base commander and see the noisemakers themselves lined up at Ault Field. "It's tragic that the noise has gotten to this level," said musician Stanley Greenthal from his home on Lopez, where he has lived since 1971. "The intense noise from the EA-18G Growlers is truly an assault upon the senses. Individual flyovers combined with ground shaking multiple engine run-ups at the N.A.S. often go on for many hours, from morning into the evening." Greenthal's wife, Kip, said that the couple has quietly endured the noise for many years. But the disruptions have intensified in the last eight months. She said that they are now smelling exhaust or jet fuel while walking in their yard. "The recent escalation has prompted us the take an active stance," Stanley added. "We realize their job is important, but there must be a balance with our lives." Lopez Islanders led by Cynthia Dilling and County Councilmen Jamie
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Stephens of Lopez and Bob Jarman of San Juan went to NAS Whidbey to tour the facility April 14 and talk with Captain Mike Nortier, who took command at the naval air station about a year ago. On Whidbey, the Ebey Landing group, in addition to wanting the closure of Outlying Landing Field Coupeville, is now calling for the transfer of more than 40,000 annual training flights to remote naval air stations in Nevada and California, or even Moses Lake. Led by Michael Monson, the COER group met with Senator Maria Cantwell, Rep. Rick Larsen and staffers from the offices of Sen. Patty Murray and Reps. Adam Smith, Suzan Del Bene and Derek Kilmer. After the meeting, Larsen emailed this comment to the Sounder: “Dialogue between the community and the Navy is important. I have assisted in making this happen and will continue to do so. I will continue to be a strong supporter of the Navy.” "It was a better reception that we expected. He was fully informed, he had done his homework," Monson said of Larsen. The group also met with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the Pentagon, the National Park Service, the Department of the Interior, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Brian Silverstein, who has been coming to Lopez with his family for 30 years and has lived on Aleck Bay for six, is retired from a position with the Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, where he worked on more than a few environmental impact statements. He expressed concern about the Navy's EIS, including the fact that even
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though the Navy conducted a scoping process to determine what they would investigate, the Navy wouldn't issue a "scoping report" with its conclusion. "We issued scoping reports for every EIS I was involved with," Silverstein said. "So should the Navy." Another important issue for the EIS, according to Silverstein, is the Navy's reliance on a Day-Night Average Sound Level calculation, which is a determination based on statistical modeling, instead of actual on-the-ground scientific noise measurements. "Computer simulations are helpful, but the Navy needs actual sound tests," he said. "It's important they hire thirdparty experts to run tests over time, without notice to the Navy when the tests are run." Another problem noted by Silverstein is that the Navy is not considering alternatives to their present testing and training plan. "They can't just dismiss our concerns because they don't consider Lopez a high-noise area," he said. "We can't even carry on a conversation for several minutes during the static engine run-ups." Neither the Whidbey or Lopez activists are claiming victory, but the fact that NAS Whidbey has continued its suspension of flights at OLF Coupeville has encouraged Monson and his group. Monson points out that the Navy is continuing its pilot training - "elsewhere" - and maybe will decide to just stop using the WW II-era runway near Coupeville. But if the Navy were to close OLF, some people on Lopez, Dilling included, believe more training missions may be shifted to Ault Field, located closer to Lopez, and that may result in even more jet noise headed their way.
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Market, Island Hardware, Random Howse, Doe Bay and Fashion Fairy Consignment. Thank you to the Sounder and Orcas Issues for their help to promote and advertise the event. Along those lines, thank you Brittany Cole and Alejandro Torres for your special contribution in advertising, promotion, and documenting this special day. Thanks to everyone who came out to help and to these special folks: Rick Hughes, Elizabeth Anderson, Pete Moe, Logan Luft, Chief Kevin O’Brien, Ken Katz and Lori Stokes and David Dehlendorf on San Juan, Katie Wilkins, Katie Korus, Chelsea Cates, Michael Greenberg, Stephen Wright, Mark DeTray, Phil Shane, Thomas Blough, and Ken Henriques. Your great ideas, hard work and encouragement were invaluable to the success of this event! Kira Bradshaw Orcas Island
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Madrona Point sign is Healing Arts Center to missing from property hold annual spring fair by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
The sign at Madrona Point, stating the area is closed by authority of the Lummi Nation until further notice, has recently disappeared. According to County Councilman Rick Hughes, who has been speaking with Lummi tribal members, no one from the tribe has removed the sign. Hughes, who reported the missing sign on March 28 to the sheriff ’s office, called the act of vandalism “offensive.” “It’s really important to be respectful and work together to be good neighbors and good friends,” said Hughes. There are no vandalism suspects at this time, but this is an ongoing investigation, said Undersheriff Bruce Distler. In 2007, after 17 years of public access, the Lummis closed off the point to visitors, citing disrespect to the land. According to reports at the time there were beer bottles and trash dotting the landscape, illegal campfires were left burning, and dog walkers did not obey the “no dogs allowed” signs. Although the story really begins earlier in 1887, when a dispute over ownership of the burial ground resulted in a lawsuit brought by a group of Native Americans who argued that the Trustees of the Cemetery Association had no right to sell the land. They won the initial case, but the State Supreme Court later ruled in favor of the trustees.
The 30-acre land was sold to the Harrison family in 1890. In 1967, Seattle businessman Norton Clapp purchased the property, and in the mid-1980s he announced his plan to build a condo development. Clapp also owned most of Turtleback Mountain. When word reached the Orcas community, a grassroots effort to save the point was quickly launched. The project took on a life of its own, with support from the county, the Church Council of Greater Seattle, and eventually Congress, which negotiated with Clapp to purchase the property for $2.2 million. It was then turned over to the Lummi Nation. In a memorandum of understanding signed by the Lummi Nation and San Juan County in 1989, the Lummis agreed to “manage the property as an open space, natural area and forest, open to individuals and groups for walking and educational purposes” with permission of the tribe. But when islanders misused the area, the Lummi installed the “keep out” sign. “My goal is to preserve and protect the Lummi and this sacred site,” said Hughes. “I hope we can work together government to government for protection of their spiritual and religious area and work out some kind of controlled limited use.” Although there are no solid plans to address the situation, Hughes is meeting with Lummi Tribe members on April 19 to discuss the future of Madrona Point. Watch the Sounder for updates on this story.
Obituary Beth Henry Jenkins
Beth Henry Jenkins went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2014. Beth was born in Philadelphia on July 8, 1923 to Robert and Mabel Henry. The family moved to Chicago when she was six. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in mathematics and married her sweetheart George Jenkins, to whom she was married to for 57 years. They raised their four children in Denver, Colo., enjoying trips to the mountains, swimming, playing and working together as a family. Besides her devotion as both wife and mother, Beth served the community with her many abilities, including serving as head of the Health Systems Agency in
Denver, six years as mayor of Cherry Hills Village, project manager for the remodel of Christ Church Denver, and project manager for the Orcas Senior Center. She and George retired to Orcas Island, Wash., where they loved exploring the islands on their boat. After George passed away, Beth moved to Everett to be closer to her family. Her adventurous spirit was an inspiration to all who knew her. She learned to ski at age 50, earned her pilot’s license at 55, and rode a bike for the first time at age 64. Her deep faith in God spurred her to serve
actively in her church and she taught Bible study for many years. Beth is survived and missed by her children Clyde and Dori Jenkins, Peggy and Steve Hurd, Pam Jenkins, Nancy and Stefano Mammi; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Jane; and three nephews and their families. Beth’s funeral will be held at New Life Center in Everett, Wash., on Thursday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m. A family graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Orcas Island on Saturday, April 19, where Beth will be buried next to her husband, George. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, Wash., and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Beth, sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
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Each year in the spring and fall, The Healing Arts Center holds a fundraiser called the Healing Arts Fair. The practitioners, who offer massage and other bodywork modalities, acupuncture, counseling and more, offer the community an opportunity to sample discounted sessions. This year the Spring Fair is the weekend of April 26–27, and certain practitioners are offering coupons good through the end of May. Sign up by phoning 376-4002 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday–Friday, or dropping by 453 North Beach Road in Eastsound. Clients are asked to prepay to reserve their sessions, because with rates of $45/ hour and $25/half-hour, the fairs fill quickly and there is often a waiting list. Practitioners donate their services to the nonprofit Healing Arts Center for each of these fairs, which are in their 26th year. The mission of The Healing Arts Center is to provide education, as well as support and space for independent businesses in the healing arts. Each year the membership contributes thousands of hours to further this mission. These contributions have enabled the HAC to purchase and
maintain their facility. In addition, HAC members also donate many hours of service to other nonprofit groups on the island, and are looking for new ways to reach out to serve the needs of island-
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ers. They welcome you to stop by and see some of the improvements the membership of this nonprofit has accomplished this past year, including a new deck and ADA-compliant ramp.
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Community briefs Dance class
Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall. The dance will be basic Foxtrot. This is an American Dance from the early 1900s made popular by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers. It is a smooth dance consisting of moves which are classified as slow and quick. Instruction will begin promptly at 7 p.m. The class is free and no partner is needed. For further information call Bill at 376-8857 or Jean at 376-6549.
Boat safely fairs “Boat Safely Fairs” will be held on April 26 at the Port of Friday Harbor and April 27 at West Sound Marina, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each day. Before you castoff from the docks or launch your vessel to begin enjoying local waters, consider joining the San Juan Island Recreational Boating
Safety Group at the fairs. The group is comprised of the US Coast Guard, Washington State Parks and Recreation, San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office, San Juan County Fire Marshall, Friday Harbor Power Squadron, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. The focus of this multiagency group is to improve the quality and delivery of education for the boating public and vessel examinations that are conducted in the San Juan Islands. The concept of the fairs is to provide locations where interested boaters and the public in general can gather to visit first responder boats (law enforcement, vessel assist, and fire); view safety demonstrations (man-overboard, kayak self-rescue, oil spill containment); see static displays about boat safety (and Customs and Border Protection procedures at Friday Harbor); and take advantage of free vessel safety checks so that the boating public can be bet-
ter prepared for a safe and enjoyable boating season. At the Port of Friday Harbor there will also be a marine swap meet, food, drink, and music. At West Sound Marina, parking will be available at the Orcas Yacht Club. For children there will be costume characters known as PFD Panda and Officer Snook will be available at both locations. Mark your calendars and plan on joining with us! If you would like more information or would like to be an exhibitor/vendor at these events, please call David Tribolet at 376-3994.
Music at Random Howse Faun Fables will perform on Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. at Random Howse. “Faun Fables are calling to you from deep within the woods. They’re singing pioneer songs of love and laughter and terror, tipping their oddly-shaped head-
gear to hearth and family in a colorful ensemble of sound that eclipses their dark incantations of yore. They’re calling to you. They want you to join them,” writes Drag City records. The cost is $10 at the door. All ages welcome.
Tree give-away Arbor Day Tree GiveAway 2014 will take place April 19 from 10 a.m. until they run out of trees. The Friday Harbor Grange #225, Orcas Island Grange #964 and Lopez Island Grange #1060 will host the Give-Away of this year’s tree: the Flowering Red Currant. For your flowering red currant, come to Market Place on San Juan Island, the Orcas Farmer’s Market on Orcas or the Lopez Village Market on Lopez Island. Organizers give thanks to John Evans of Evans Farm Nursery in Olga, which annually supplies the Arbor Day Tree for San Juan County.
BBQ at the dinner kitchen On April 24 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., the Dinner Kitchen will present its first BBQ of the year. It will feature pork tenderloin and all of the trimmings. There will be something for everyone including vegetarians and the kids, too. Dinner Kitchens are presented monthly without charge as a gift to the community, especially for seniors, food bank participants, and anyone in need of a hot meal. Dinner Kitchens can by enjoyed on the fourth Thursday of each month
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at Emmanuel Church. Questions? Call Tom Murdock at 376-6166.
Ciscoe Morris at garden club Ciscoe Morris is coming to the island to help get us into the spring season. He is well known in the media around the Northwest. Islanders have many things in common with Ciscoe and are very enthusiastic about his visits. Morris will speak at the April Garden Club Meeting in the theater at Orcas Center, 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 16. The topic will be “Creating a Wildlife Sanctuary Garden.” Ciscoe’s appearance is sponsored by the Orcas Island Garden Club, the Orcas Library and Friends of the Library. Everyone is welcome at this meeting. For more information, see www.orcasislandgardenclub.org .
Salmon recovery project proposals The San Juan County Lead Entity is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the San Juan Islands for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board 2014 grant cycle. Private citizens, nonprofit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to apply for funding through the SRFB Lead Entity process for salmon recovery projects in the San Juan Water Resources Inventory Area (WRIA 2). The deadline for submitting salmon recovery project proposals is May 16, 2014. Contact the Salmon
Recovery Lead Entity Coordinator, Barbara Rosenkotter, for additional information at 360-3707593, barbarar@sanjuanco. com.
Kindergarten round-up It’s time to plan for the 2014-15 Orcas School kindergarten class. Children are eligible for kindergarten if they reach age five before Sept. 1, 2014. A “Kindergarten Round Up” will be held on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2 at the school library. Quick centers will be set up to guide children through pre academic motor and speech/language activities and answer questions from parents. There will also be a vision and hearing screening. Parents are asked to bring immunization records and a birth certificate. To schedule an appointment, call Roann at 376-2284.
‘Random Tales’ Random Howse is launching “Random Tales” on Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. The event is inspired by podcasts like The Moth, Snap Judgement and the power of storytelling. Organizers hope to make this a monthly event. Susan Osborn, Cali Bagby and April Duke will start off the night sharing intriguing stories with the theme “Dinner with ?” There will also be a few special guests telling their own tales of dinner dates and more. For more info search “Random Howse” on Facebook. The Islands’ Sounder is the sponsor of this event.
Business class The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a freehalf-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Wednesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade. As part of the workshop, McCafferty will cover business financing and discuss a variety of financing options. The class will be held at the Orcas Fire Hall in the meeting room. Advance registration is required; call 378-2906 to reserve your space, or email info@sanjuansedc.org.
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Taking care of Mother Earth by BRIGID EHRMANTRAUT, TAJ HOWE, AND E.A.R.T.H.
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arth Day 2014 is fast approaching, and the Orcas High School Environmental Club is working with the new Elementary E.A.R.T.H. group to plan a great parade! Here’s what E.A.R.T.H. has to say about itself: “Hello! We are a group called E.A.R.T.H. What does it stand for? Well, we named our group E.A.R.T.H because we are an “Environmental Association Ready To Help” with any needs involving our world. The people in our group are Izie (the creator of E.A.R.T.H and the writer), Astasia (The one who named us), Flora (the spokesperson
of the group), Sofia (the one who helps decide and the new member), Alanna (the artist), Evie (the other spokesperson), and Lindsey (the organizer). We are asking the community to participate in a special “Lights Out” project for Earth Day. Please use minimal electricity from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22. Help our planet thrive and celebrate Earth day in style. Remember every participant counts. Every person who joins in helps the environment. Thanks so much for your help!” Are you going to the Earth Day parade? This year’s parade will be on Tuesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. and will start outside the Public Elementary School. The theme is “Endangered Animals.”
A brief history of Earth Day The following is an excerpt from the website www.earthday.org. Each year, Earth Day on April 22 marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The height of hippie and flower-child culture in the United States, 1970 brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Protest was the order of the day, but saving
the planet was not the cause. War raged in Vietnam, and students nationwide increasingly opposed it. Although mainstream America remained oblivious to environmental concerns, the stage had been set for change by the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times bestseller “Silent Spring” in 1962. The book represented a watershed moment for the modern environmental movement, selling more than 500,000 copies in 24 countries. The idea of “Earth Day” came to founder
Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif. Inspired by the student anti-war movement, he realized that if he could infuse that energy with an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution, it would force environmental protection onto the national political agenda. Senator Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” to the national media; persuaded Pete McCloskey, a conservation-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and recruited Denis Hayes as national coordinator. Hayes built a national staff of 85 to
promote events across the land. As a result, on April 22, a total of 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coastto-coast rallies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values.
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Island Sinfonia conductor says farewell by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter
Whether in a school on Kodiak Island or conducting Island Sinfonia, Ned Griffin has a simple philosophy – love what you are doing. “I would not enjoy rehearsal if I didn’t feel the orchestra was enjoying it and enjoying the music we play,” he said. Because of that joy, it was difficult to make the decision to retire after this season for personal reasons. He and his wife are avid travelers who love hiking and cycling. “We want to travel while we still can,” said Griffin, who is nearing 70. “But it will be hard to leave Sinfonia.” You can see Griffin and the 24-person ensemble, from islands in the San Juan archipelago, that makes up
Island Sinfonia on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. Admission is by donation. For more info, call 468-4422. Griffin and his wife retired to Shaw Island in 2007. They had been educators in a two-teacher school on Kodiak Island. He joined Island Sinfonia as a trombonist almost immediately after moving to Shaw. For four seasons, Griffin happily played with his fellow musicians. When conductor Jack Lynch was ready to move on, Griffin was asked to take on the task. He agreed to take on the job. One of the favorite parts of his new position was choosing the music and exploring “lesser known works by mainstream composers and mainstream works by lesser known composers.” Griffin describes himself as enjoying classical music
so much it’s really the only music that comes through his ears – not because he dislikes other genres but because classical is simply his favorite. Although when he picks music for Sinfonia he does not put his preferences first. “Number one I think, ‘What would the orchestra like?’ Number two I look at the number of people in our organization and the types of instruments they have,” he said. “I have to be aware of what can we do. I also know they enjoy a challenge.” As conductor, Griffin also adds a bit of “theater” into each concert. He always plans for the most “amusing,” “rousing” or “barn burner” piece to come at the end of the show. “People take away from concert the last piece they heard,” he said. After Griffin retires at the end of the season, Orcas Islander and longtime Sinfonia member Jim Shaffer-Bauck will be the new director. Griffin describes him as “multi-talented.” Shaffer-Bauck also conducts the Orcas Island Community Band. Griffin added that he has total faith in ShafferBauck’s abilities, but will be available for help. “I want to be there if he needs me,” said Griffin.
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CALENDAR APRIL ONGOING PIZZA NIGHT: Doe Bay pizza night benefits the Orcas Animal Shelter throughout April.
WEDS., APRIL 16 CISCOE MORRIS: At Orcas Island Garden Club, 10 a.m., in the theater at Orcas Center. Everyone welcome. For more information see www.orcasislandgardenclub.org. OIFR OPEN HOUSE: Eastsound Fire Station, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tour the station and talk with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue staff. FILM SHOWING: “Of Gods and Men,” 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. This French film is about a monastery of Tibhirine, where nine monks lived in harmony with the largely Muslim population of Algeria. Seven of them were kidnapped and assassinated during the Algerian Civil War.
FRI., APRIL 18 CHERRY POINT DISCUSSION:
“Visions of Xwe’chi’eXen (Cherry Point): Our Collective Sacred Obligation,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall. Lummi tribal members Jay Julius and Jewell James discuss the proposed Cherry Point coal terminal.
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.
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Free class at Orcas Library, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A laptop is helpful. Call Doris McDonald at 376-2540 for questions.
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DEER HARBOR EASTER EGG HUNT: From 1 to 3 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under, held on the lawns of the Deer Harbor Inn located on Deer Harbor Rd. Special gold eggs for each age group. FILM SHOWING: “Strangers in Good Company,” 7 to 9 p.m., Indralaya Library, free. The film is about eight women who get stranded in the country when their bus breaks down. This film is part of a small, free festival that runs every Sunday night in April, 7 p.m.
UNTIL APRIL 22 GRANNY’S ATTIC DONATIONS:
Drop off items Tuesdays until April 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orcas Senior Center. To donate furniture, call Jane at 376-2677.
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ORCAS MEDICAL FOUNDATION MEETING: Orcas Center 6:30-
8:30 p.m. Desserts, conversation, meeting, and guest speaker Camille Fleming of Orcas Medical Center.
FRI., APRIL 25 OSO MUDSLIDE RELIEF: Chinese dinner fundraiser at the American Legion, 5-9 p.m. Adult $15, child $7. Will deliver in Eastsound from 4-6 p.m.; prepaid tickets only, call 376-5354.
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WEDS. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: An S.L.A.A. 12 step recovery group, Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Benson Hall, Episcopal Church, Eastsound. Open meeting. Info: slaa@centurytel.net.
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. For more info, visit www. orcaslibrary.org.
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Fundraising workshop Sounder story correction The Orcas Island Community Foundation is hosting a fundraising workshop on May 8 with Susan Howlett from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parish Hall. It will be a full day of fundraising skills building. Howlett has been helping organizations thrive since 1975. Her consulting has helped hundreds of groups clarify their missions and goals, create plans, and raise money from every type of source – joyfully! She offers simple, low-cost solutions that are easy to implement with the resources you have on hand. And she always brings chocolate. Howlett’s practical solutions to recurring problems faced by boards and staff have earned acclaim among grassroots organizations, major institutions, grantors and businesses alike. The most common refrain heard after one of her consulting sessions, retreats or classes is, “Now that makes sense. We can do that!” The cost is $25 per participant and includes lunch. Seating is limited to 50. Reserve your seat by sending in a check or paying online. OICF will be polling attendees ahead of the event to gather hot topic issues to include on the agenda. Due to the limited space, they ask that each organization send no more than three participants.
Mentor program on Orcas continues to grow The Funhouse Commons Mentor Program continues to provide Orcas Island youth with traditional oneon-one mentor matches and several types of project-based mentorships that link caring adults with small groups of children. The program is proud to announce its involvement in a statewide initiative for youth mentoring programs called Quality Assessment Mentoring Path sponsored by Washington State Mentors. Washington State Mentors collaborates with programs across Washington State in
a structured and systematic process that results in an improvement and innovation plan. They also provide a breadth of resources to support successful plan implementation. “This is a tremendous opportunity. It provides The Funhouse mentor program with the ability to grow and further develop, while providing clear benefits for this critical island program,” said Executive Director Krista Bouchey. Mentoring relationships are an essential part of keeping a community healthy, Bouchey says. Mentors
provide their mentees with an experienced friend and guide who is there to support, advise, and help in numerous situations. The Funhouse is actively seeking responsible, positive, energetic people, teens or adults, for one-on-one, project-based and online learning mentors. We also welcome parents who are looking to connect their child with a caring adult. Contact the Funhouse at 376-7177 or email emilie@ thefunhouse.org for more information.
Lummi speak against proposed coal terminal Lummi tribal members will speak about the tribe's opposition to the proposed coal terminal at Cherry Point north of Bellingham on April 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. Ever since 2011, when SSA Marine began filing permit requests to build a new coal export terminal at Cherry Point, the Lummi Nation has been considering the potentially devastating effects on traditional native fisheries, as well as the desecration of the ancestral landscape and seascape at Xwe'chi'eXen (the Lummi name for Cherry Point). In 2012 a broad cross-section of Lummis gathered at Cherry Point to express their opposition to the project. In August 2013, a group including Lummi leader Jeremiah (“Jay”) Julius visited Orcas to reiterate that message. That meeting also served to spread the word about plans to take a 22-foot totem pole on a journey to help raise the voices among diverse communities along the coal route from the Powder River basin of Wyoming, across Montana and Idaho, through Lummi territory in Washington State, and up to British Columbia. The totem was carved by Lummi master carver Jewell James and the House of Tears carvers. James will talk about his experiences among communities and tribes from coal fields to coast. Another journey is planned for the summer of 2014 that will bring together the issues of the tar sands, Bakken shale oil shipment, and the shipment and storage of coal. Julius will speak about the historical and cultural significance of Cherry Point to the Lummi people. The Lummi Nation is a key player in the fight against the coal terminal, because an 1855 treaty and subsequent legal decisions guaranteeing preservation of tribal fishing rights have been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. Admission to the April 18 meeting is free. Donations to pay for the rental of the hall will be gratefully accepted. Refreshments will be served.
OPALCO board of directors candidate Steve Hudson was incorrectly reported as a member of a family that founded a local telephone company in
the April 9 edition of the Sounder “Candidates for OPALCO board.” In the same article, Hudson was incorrectly identified as the author
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of a proposed OPALCO bylaw amendment, which has been authored and submitted by Steve Ludwig of Lopez.
Land Bank Commission Meeting Land Bank Commission Meeting Land Bank Commission Meeting Friday, April 18 Friday, April 18 Friday, April 18 StayStay informed about your public lands. informed about your public lands. Stay informed about your public lands. Time: 8:30 8:30 am to 11:30 am to 11:30 Time:Time: 8:30 am toam 11:30 am am Public comment time: 9:00 am am comment 9:00 PublicPublic comment time:time: 9:00 am Location: Eastsound Fire Hall meeting room Location: Eastsound Fire Hall meeting Location: Eastsound Fire Hall meeting roomroom Agenda available at sjclandbank.org. Agenda available at sjclandbank.org. Agenda available at sjclandbank.org.
Turtleback Mountain Preserve’s OakOak Woodlands Turtleback Mountain Preserve’s Woodlands Turtleback Mountain Preserve’s Oak Woodlands Sat. May 17 Sat. May 17 Sat. May 17 OnOn thisthis hike, youyou willwill visitvisit oakoak woodlands on on the the hike, woodlands On this hike, you will visit oak woodlands on the southwest sideside of Turtleback Turtleback Mountain withwith Land Bank southwest of Turtleback Mountain Land Bank southwest side of Mountain with Land Bank staff. Learn about the Garry oak’s natural and cultural staff. Learn about the Garry oak’s natural and cultural staff. Learn about the Garry oak’s natural and cultural history, their vulnerabilities, andand the the restoration work history, their vulnerabilities, restoration work history, their vulnerabilities, and the restoration work being done on their behalf. being done on their behalf. being done on their behalf. Time: 9:30 9:30 am to Noon to Noon Time:Time: 9:30 am toam Noon Distance: 2.5 miles round trip trip Distance: 2.5 miles Distance: 2.5 miles roundround trip Elevation gain: 600 feet, easyeasy pacepace Elevation 600 feet, Elevation gain: gain: 600 feet, easy pace Parking: South Turtleback trailhead, off Wild Rose LaneLane Parking: South Turtleback trailhead, off Wild Parking: South Turtleback trailhead, off Wild Rose Rose Lane Bring: Trail-appropriate footwear, water, snack, binoculars Trail-appropriate footwear, water, binoculars Bring:Bring: Trail-appropriate footwear, water, snack,snack, binoculars
Stonebridge Terrill to Crescent Crescent Beach BirdBird Walk Stonebridge Terrill to Crescent Beach Walk Stonebridge Terrill to Beach Bird Walk Sat. May 24 Sat.Sat. MayMay 24 24 Join ornithologist Kim Middleton on aaonwalk walk through the the Join ornithologist Kim Middleton a walk through Join ornithologist Kim Middleton on through the Land Bank’s Crescent Beach and Stonebridge Terrill Land Bank’s Crescent Beach Stonebridge Terrill Land Bank’s Crescent Beach andand Stonebridge Terrill Preserves. The forest, meadow, wetland, and shoreline Preserves. The forest, meadow, wetland, and shoreline Preserves. The forest, meadow, wetland, and shoreline areas of these these preserves provide mosaic of habitats habitats thatthat areas of these preserves provide a mosaic of habitats areas of preserves provide aa mosaic of that host many of our resident and migratory birds. ForFor many of our resident migratory birds. hosthost many of our resident andand migratory birds. For beginning or experienced experienced birdwatchers. beginning or experienced birdwatchers. beginning or birdwatchers. Time: 8:00 8:00 am to 11:00 am to 11:00 Time:Time: 8:00 am toam 11:00 am am Distance: 2.5 miles round trip Distance: 2.5 miles Distance: 2.5 miles roundround trip trip Elevation gain:gain: nonenone Elevation Elevation gain: none Parking: Buck Park Park Parking: Parking: Buck Buck Park Bring: Trail-appropriate footwear, water, snack, binoculars Bring: Trail-appropriate footwear, water, binoculars Bring: Trail-appropriate footwear, water, snack,snack, binoculars
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What’s up with dog vaccinations? by GWEN STAMM
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
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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
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Sunday 10:00 am Senior Center on 62 Henry Road Nursery and Kid’s Life Contemporary Passionate Worship Our Vision: Share Jesus. Share Life. 376-6332
LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS (ELCA)
Sunday 11:00 am St. David’s Chuch 760 Park St., Friday Harbor Sunday 9:00 am Center Church 312 Davis Bay Rd., Lopez Island Pastor Anne Hall Sunday 1:15 pm Emmanuel Church 242 Main St., Eastsound 468-3025 • pastoranne@lutheransanjuans.org
I grew up thinking that vaccinations for dogs were always a good thing. Recently when I adopted my first adult dog in 20 years I discovered that many of the earlier “best practices” on booster vaccinations for adult dogs were no longer valid. According to Dr. Ronald Schultz, a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, puppies absolutely need to be vaccinated for canine parvovirus, distemper and adenovirus, but for decades he has also spoken out against over-vaccinating adult pets. In a 1992 paper he said, “Extending the revaccination intervals for canine core vaccines does not place the animal at increased risk to developing preventable disease, but it does reduce the potential for adverse reactions.” Some adverse reactions to over-vaccination can be mild (fever, facial swelling, anorexia, vomiting) or severe (susceptibility to infections, neurological disorders, aberrant behavior) and even fatal. It wasn’t until 2003, as
a member of the AAHA Canine Task Force (which provides vaccination guidelines to the veterinary industry), that Dr. Schultz’s over-vaccination concerns were finally acknowledged. As a result, the booster guidelines changed from one to three years for adult dogs. Although Dr. Schultz was instrumental in this 2003 decision, he goes on to say that it is even better “to run antibody titers” every three years. A “titer” is a measurement of how much antibody to a certain antigen is circulating in the blood at that moment. In his opinion, if the titer test shows immunity there is no need to revaccinate your dog. Dr. Jean Dodds, DVM, considered one of the foremost experts in pet healthcare, also supports the use of titer tests every three years to prevent over-vaccination. In her paper, “Changing Vaccine Protocols,” Dr. Dodds states, “…studies in refereed journals show that 90 to 98 percent of dogs and cats that have been properly vaccinated develop good measureable antibody titers to the infectious agent
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Second and fourth Sundays at 11:30 am at Benson Hall (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) Call Suzanne Olson 376-8007
August 2010 article “OverVaccination – Dog Owners Beware”; and March 2013, “Time for Vaccines?” Additional information can be found at Dr. W. Jean Dodds’s website http:// www.hemopet.org. For information on Vaccicheck go to http://vaccicheck.com/. For a comprehensive list of adverse reactions to overvaccination see the AAHA’s Canine Vaccine Guidelines at: http://www.aahanet.org/ publicdocuments/caninevaccineguidelines.pdf Gwen Stamm, a retired ESL teacher from the University of Washington, lives on Orcas full time. She spends much of her free time researching pet health and advocating for animals.
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The first-ever Orcas Island Bird and Wildlife Festival debuted on Orcas Island last week. Sponsored by the chamber of commerce, it offered bird walks, lectures, special offerings for visitors and a parade through Eastsound. Participants are pictured above.
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measured.” She goes on to say, “core vaccines along with natural exposures last a minimum of seven to nine years, and likely are present for life.” Recently a new titer test called Vaccicheck has been developed. It is faster and easier than the earlier titer tests since it can be done in the veterinarian’s office rather than sent to a lab. Consequently, this titer test is also less expensive. For example, a clinic in the Seattle area charges $55 for the Vaccicheck for dogs. If the dog shows lack of immunity they provide the required vaccinations for free. For more information about pet vaccinations in general see Whole Dog Journal, August 2008, “Dog Vaccination Information”;
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Candidates needed for OPALCO to offer free annual honorary mayor race Wi-Fi at ferry landings Children’s House is seeking candidates and sponsors for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. The race – featuring five local pets – is an annual “fun”raiser benefiting the school’s toddler and preschool program. Helping raise nearly $30,000 for the nonprofit, successful candidates over the last five years have all been dogs – with the exception of beloved bovine, April. “But according to the Chinese New Year, this is the year of the horse,” says executive director, Susan Anderson. “So anything can happen.” The race is all in good fun, but requires a serious commitment by pet owners to help Children’s House reach its fundraising goal. All candidates must have a campaign manager and a sponsor willing to promote the candidate. Current mayor Fargo, a Boston terrier, was successfully managed into office by Kristin Mierau and sponsored by Windermere. The race requires occasional candidate appearances (real or virtual) and a commitment to stumping end of May through July. The winner is announced following the 4th of July Village festivities. Children’s House will be accepting candidates through May 8. For more information, visit www.oich.org or call Children’s House at 376-4744.
Island history: Eastsound was once an Indian Village This story was written by Ellen Winter’s home school “Orcas History” class: Henry Miller, Kajetan, Naya Bullock, Aristotle Roumel and Tim and Leah Jensen. Sitting on a log on the beach in Eastsound with a Native American shell midden on the bank behind him, Russel Barsh, our local ethno-biologist, told stories to our Orcas History class. Thirty years ago, Russel spent many hours talking with Lena Daniels, who was the grandaughter of Chechitem whom the settlers called Boston Tom. Until his death in 1913, Chechitem, was the leader of the village called Chulxwesing where Eastsound is today. The people of the village of Chulxwesing all lived in one very long house. The typical Coast Salish longhouse could fit at least 800 people. When new people moved to the village they would add another segment onto the longhouse. People threw their garbage, mostly bones and shells, right on the beach in a dump pile. These dump piles, called middens, can still be found all through the islands. There were two classes of people among the Coast Salish who lived here. People were considered either Sian or Skeka. Sian were good people who worked hard and learned important skills like fishing or gardening or basket weaving that would be helpful to everyone. Skeka were worthless people who hadn't bothered to learn to
be skilled at anything Training for a trade began at an early age. It could be very challenging and involved passing very rigorous tests. In training to be a fisherman, for example, a young person would be asked to jump off a cliff into the water while holding a heavy rock. He would be pulled down to where there was no light and if he saw the ocean spirits he would know he was meant to be a fisherman. Canoes were made from red cedar logs that were hollowed out then steamed and bent into shape before carving. Most villages had just one master canoe maker. The art of basket weaving was an important trade. Apprentice basket weavers learned special songs to be woven into the basket while working. Basket makers could be men or women. There were no strict gender roles among the Coast Salish. Before the arrival of the white settlers, the people here didn't wear many clothes. Hats, capes and skirts were made from cedar bark, cattails and other plants. Intricately patterned blankets were woven mostly of dog yarn. Young weavers would learn to care for dog flocks, and to shear the dogs in spring and fall, just like sheep. The many different bands of Coast Salish people, never fought among themselves. They kept peace by marrying their young people strategically so that everyone had relatives in other villages.
Professor Barsh told us that the native people in these islands did not all die of diseases and massacres by other tribes as we had thought. They left. The settlers took over the land and the fishing grounds. They drove the native people away. When Boston Tom died in 1913, all of the Salish who remained in Chulxwessing went to stay on Vancouver Island with their relatives. Their descendants are still there today.
OPALCO members can access Wi-Fi at the interisland ferry landings with their SmartHub (eBill) user name and password starting May 5. OPALCO is able to offer this public service free of charge in exchange for the savings created by paperless billing. Members must be signed up for eBill and select paperless billing in order to participate. If you do not have a eBill user name and password, you can get yours online (www.opalco.com) or by phone (376-3500) with your OPALCO member account number. A member services representative will walk you through the process and help you select paperless billing. If you have a user name and password, you can go into your profile settings to “Turn Off Printed Bills.” When at the ferry landing, look for the OPALCOcares
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Marine Watch Spring Orca sightings around the Salish Sea
We’ve been seeing transient orca whales quite a bit this Spring, especially within the last week. Yesterday we were with two male transients known as T-49C and T-77A. These males have been traveling together even though they’re not related. They have been referred to as the “twins” by the whale watch community because of their almost identical nicks on the trailing edge of their dorsal fins. Check out the ID guide below put together by Jeanne Hyde on San Juan Island. Earlier last week was the first time I have seen T-77A since I’ve been operating trips here. I’ve attached a couple of photos of our trip yesterday with the “twins”. Also, as I write this I just got a report of many whales inbound off Sooke coming this way. Could it be our beloved residents coming in? I’ll find out on today’s trip. Tom and Nate Averna operate Deer Harbor Charters. They will be sharing their latest observations of what they see during their tours as well as provide news regarding the marine ecosystem here and in other parts of the world.
For quick comparison: Below; T49C to Above; T77A
Above; Natalie keeping the kids interested. Nice to have teachers as naturalists on the boats, Natalie, Trey and Marta. At left; T77A - April 9, 2014. Seen with T103 in April 2010; had only one notch and has since acquired another. ©Images
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
Notice of Public Hearing on Adoption of Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan; & Notice of SEPA Determination Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the adoption of an Economic Development Element of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan. Adoption of this new element is part of the 2014 Docket of Comprehensive Plan amendments and will be a part of the periodic update required by RCW 36.70A.130. The proposal includes:
an overview; economic vision, framework and goals; purpose and background; and an economic profile. The hearing will begin at or after 8:45 a.m., Friday, May 16, 2014 in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend & provide comment. To allow for distribution to Planning Commissioners, written comments submitted prior to the hearing should be received by May 14. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental
Checklist for the proposed Economic Development Element was developed and reviewed, and it was determined that adoption of the Element will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). Under WAC 197-11-340(2) a Determination of Non-Significance was issued on April 1, 2014. Comments on this determination must be submitted by May 1, 2014. Following a final decision on the adoption of the Economic Devel-
opment Element, this determination may be appealed with the underlying action to Superior Court or State Boards as provided in RCW 36.70A, RCW 90.58, and RCW 36.70C. For appeals to Superior Court, the appeal period is 21 days and for appeals to the Growth Management Hearing’s Board, the appeal period is 60 days. Copies of the Economic Development Element, SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination, and associated documents are available on the County web site at http://www.sanju-
anco.com/cdp/default.aspx. For more information or to submit comments contact Victoria Compton at 360.378.2906 or info@sanjuansedc.org; or comments may be mailed to San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250. LEGAL NO. SJ555364 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 16, 2014.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
Notice of Public Hearing on Road Vacation Cattle Point on San Juan Island Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a proposal by San Juan County to vacate a portion of the existing Cattle Point Road from approximately MP 7.35 to approximately MP 8.55. This road segment was deeded to San Juan County in 1964 by AFN 58497, 59188, 59189, 59190, 59191 & 59192. The western portion of the proposed road vacation is located in the NPS’s San Juan Island National Historical Park and the eastern portion is located within the DNR’s Cattle Point National Recreation and Conservation Area. The entire segment of Cattle Point Road proposed to be vacated is located in Government Lots 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, & the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, all in Section 7 and Government Lot 6 of Section 8; all of the above are found in Township 34 North, Range 2 West, Willamette Meridian. San Juan County Code 18.60.090.C.5. requires that the
Planning Commission review the proposed road vacation for consistency with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and make a recommendation to the County Council. The Planning Commission will hold a hearing to take testimony on the proposal beginning at or after 8:45, May 16, 2014 in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. For more information contact Shannon Wilbur at 370-0500, pubwks@sanjuanco.com. Prior to the hearing written comments should be submitted to Lynda Guernsey at lyndag@sanjuanco.com or CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250. Legal No. SJ555351 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 16, 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.
NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, April 18th at the Eastsound Fire Hall, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Legal No. SJ555333 Published in the Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. April 16, 2014.
COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number
Project Description
Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island
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Henry Island Enclave LLC Building Wetland Islander Monday c/o Otis Land Use Consulting Hearing Bank 3/26/14 3/26/14 permit reports; Env. DNS 4/30/14 5/14/14 6/9/14 393 Bobbyann Rd Examiner apps. Checklist Annex Eastsound, WA 98245 351514008 Frank & Sally Mulcahy PPROV0 1603 Lampard Rd. 685 Spring Street, #139 B&B residence 3/24/14 3/24/14 None Exempt 5/7/14 -14-0005 San Juan Island Friday Harbor, WA 98250 351511001 Claudia LaCava PPROV0 206 Salmonberry Ln Vacation rental 206 Salmonberry Ln 3/24/14 3/24/14 None Exempt 5/7/14 -14-0006 San Juan Island Friday Harbor, WA 98250 261334003 Todd Spalti PPROV0 296 White Beach Rd Vacation rental 296 White Beach Rd 3/26/14 3/26/14 None Exempt 5/7/14 -14-0008 Orcas Island Orcas, WA 98280 C. Diane Perine Reclassify to Farm 240343004 Council c/o Diana Hancock POPNSP Planning & Ag Conservation 1361 Davis Bay Rd Hearing 5/16/14 3/31/14 3/31/14 None Exempt 5/7/14 PO Box 160 -14-0001 Comm. Land Lopez Island Room Lopez, WA 98261 Warren Road Associates 340331002 Council POPNSP Current use open Planning c/o Jim Nowadnick 1105 False Bay Dr Hearing 5/16/14 12/18/12 3/14/14 None Exempt 5/7/14 -12-0008 space Comm. PO Box 4609 San Juan Island Room Rolling Bay, WA 98061 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 PSJ00014-0005
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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ1031065 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, APRIL 16, 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 limita-
tions, 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.
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