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Although the dust has yet to settle over the now-infamous waterfront clearcut at the former Mar Vista Resort, the property’s new owners are in pursuit of a dock. Not just any dock, but a 271-footer (10 yards shy of the length of a football field) that can accommodate up to six boats, 20-30 feet in length, and a stone’s throw from San Juan Island’s False Bay. The owners, Dave and Nancy Honeywell, intend to develop a “family compound” with six homes on the 30-acre parcel by building a new residence and rehabilitating and remodeling some of the former resort cabins and caretaker house, according to Francine Shaw of the Friday Harbor-based Law Office of Stephanie O’Day. Shaw, who is spearheading the dock proposal and other land-use issues on behalf of the Honeywells, said local regulations allow each of the those six waterfront homes access to a dock, but that the property may have to be sub-divided into separate parcels for the dock, and for the remodel and construction projects, to proceed. “The county may require us to See VISTA?, Page 4
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After numerous complaints about Wave2Go ticket theft, Washington State Ferries has changed its policies. Beginning June 15, ticket holders will no longer be able to use the 18-digit ticket number, but must have their ticket in-hand. “It’s a relatively easy fix for us,” said Marta Coursey, WSF director of communications. According to Coursey, WSF received about a half a dozen complaints from Orcas Islanders who claimed that their Wave2Go See WSF, Page 3
Toll mounts at water’s edge A spike in strandings of harbor porpoise has biologists unsettled By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor
An uptick in harbor porpoise strandings has local biologists scratching their heads, looking for clues and wary that mid-May’s unusually high death toll may signal something other than the natural die-off of a population on the rise. Although, that just might be the case. “We’ve also heard there’s been an increase in the number of strandings in the (British Columbia) area,” said The Whale Museum’s Jennifer Olsen, coordinator of the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network. “But we’re not sure of what the total is or exactly where they were found. We didn’t
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have a single stranding a year ago in May.” A total of eight harbor porpoise carcasses were recovered from beaches on the westside of San Juan See EDGE, Page 5
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NW Sky Ferry acquires SJ Airlines assets Sky Ferry owners acquire name, planes, facilities in acquisition, merger Change is in the air. Northwest Sky Ferry and San Juan Airlines have merged flight operations and in May became the new San Juan Airlines. The two airlines have a long history of serving the San Juan Islands and Pacific Northwest. Since taking over Northwest Sky Ferry in 2009, owners Skip and Katie Jansen set course to adopt an effective "customer-first" policy inspired by their own experience with the airline long before they took over. “This acquisition will keenly position us to expand our flight schedule, accommodate larger parties, and offer more destinations to better serve our customers’ needs,” Northwest Sky Ferry President Skip Jansen said.
San Juan Airlines offers daily scheduled, charter and scenic flights serving the San Juan Islands, Bellingham, Anacortes, Port Angeles, Point Roberts, Seattle, British Columbia and beyond. In Bellingham, the new San Juan Airlines will be flying out of the former Northwest Sky Ferry facility on Mitchell Way. In Anacortes, Friday Harbor and in Eastsound, the airline will continue using the facilities that belonged to the former incarnation of San Juan Airlines. Friday Harbor and Eastsound will be equipped with courtesy telephones available to connect directly to the airline's customer service agents. "We remain committed to providing each of our guests with safe, simple and exceptional air service," San Juan Airlines co-owner Katie Jansen said. Visit San Juan Airlines at www.sanjuanairlines.com or call 1-800-874-4434.
New role for Sounder publisher Colleen Smith Armstrong has been promoted to group publisher of the San Juan Islands’ group. She will oversee the Islands’ Sounder, Journal of the San Juan Islands and Islands’ Weekly. She will continue to serve as editor of the Sounder. Smith Armstrong
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Spotlight shines on climate change Experts on impacts of climate change featured in summer lecture series Here’s a chance to learn more about the impacts of climate change through a speaker series scheduled June through September, in venues in Friday Harbor, as well as on Orcas and Lopez islands. The Climate Action Imperative: Understanding Impacts & Making Choices will feature eight experts on the topic—from oceanographers to botanists, biologists to meteorologists. The series offers a current look at climate change and actions of individuals, as well as by the state and nation, according to Ron Zee of the Madrona Institute, series co-sponsor. Lee Taylor, superintendent of San Juan Island National Historical Park, also a series Dr. Jan Newton co-sponsor, said National Parks are experiencing dramatic changes in the ecosystem of various parks. “The impacts of climate change on national parks are immediate and real—rising sea level, ocean acidification, and increased wildfire to name just a few,” Taylor said. “We need to increase our resilience to these changes here in the Islands and beyond.” All talks are free and scheduled for 7 p.m. at different venues (see accompanying list); call 360-378-2240, ext. 2227 or 2228 for information. A concluding Sept. 10 session will feature state Sen. Kevin Ranker, a leading legislative advocate for climate action, along with special guests. Understanding Impacts and Making Choices The series co-sponsors reflect the multiple fronts addressing climate change in the San Juan Islands: San Juan Island National Historical Park, Madrona Institute, San Juan Islands Conservation District, The League of Women Voters of the San Juans, San Juan Island Library, San Juan Nature Institute, San Juan County Marine Resources Committee, Northwest
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have copied his information and that someone must be infiltrating the ticket system. According to WSF, their systems were not causing the problem. “We can say with certainty that WSF’s credit card and IT systems have not been breached,” said Coursey. She would not speak to WSF security measures
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because she said it could help “someone abuse the system.” Coursey did say that WSF does not have the ability to verify a specific person abusing the system, which is why its policy changed to help ensure passes would not be stolen. “There could be a 100 ways to get the ticket number,” Coursey added.
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sub-divide, but that hasn’t been decided yet,” Shaw said. “That’s not necessarily what the Honeywells want to do, but we’re going to follow the path of least resistance.” In response to the dock application, San Juan County’s Community Development and Planning Department determined the dock poses no significant adverse impact to the environment, issuing a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) following its review of the State Environmental Policy Act. Deadline for comment on the SEPA determination is June 4; deadline for comment on the dock proposal is June 25. The proposal is slated to go before the county hearing examiner Aug. 11. The dock would be located in a so-called “pocket beach,” roughly 50-100 feet beyond the University of Washington’s biological preserve at False Bay, Shaw said. A proposal to build a “joint-use, community dock” is the latest eyebrow-raiser surrounding the new owners of the former westside resort, one of the larger contiguous waterfront properties on the westside of San Juan Island. New docks are rare on the island’s westside, seasonal home and feeding grounds of the Southern Resident killer whales,
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Continued from page 1 Island between May 19 and May 29. All are similar in length, 4-6 feet, suggesting they were adults, and a series of necropsies are slated to be conducted on three bodies that were not picked apart by scavengers, beginning June 5, Olsen said. The term “stranding” applies to dead animals and to live ones that for some reason are stranded on a beach or rocks and cannot get back into the water. Although it stands as the second-highest stranding total in the month of May, since 2006, eight is not necessarily cause for alarm, not by itself (12 strandings were recorded in May 2012, the highest total for the month in the last eight years). In fact, according to Dr. Joe Gaydos of the Orcas Island-based SeaDoc Society, spring is the time of year when harbor porpoise typically migrate en masse from the mouth of Juan de Fuca Strait into the heart of
the Salish Sea and strandings are not uncommon at that time. Still, Gaydos, who will perform the early June necropsies, said the spate of strandings warrant examination to find out if an infectious disease or virus, such as pneumonia, may be responsible or contributed to the deaths. “Right now we really don’t know what’s going on,” he said. The smallest of marine mammals, the harbor porpoise generally stays close to coastal waters or river estuaries, tend to be solitary foragers and feed primarily on small schooling fish, such as herring, pollock, hake, as well as squid and other cephalopods. Adults typically measure 4-6 feet in length, average between 135-170 pounds (females tend to be heavier) and have an average lifespan of about 24 years. The harbor porpoise shares the name but is an entirely different species than the somewhat larger and vastly heavier harbor seal, a pinniped, a far more abundant animal world-
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wide, and common as well in the Salish Sea. However, the population of harbor porpoise appears to be on the rise in greater Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. In fact, according to Gaydos, the cause of an exceptionally large number of harbor porpoise strandings and deaths in 2006 turned out to be largely the result of an increase in the overall population. Whether due to age, competition or limited food supply, death is ever-present in the natural world and casualties can tend to spike in step with an increase in population, he said. “It wasn’t that they were
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CAO? Does more harm than good
I wonder if the critical areas ordinance (CAO) group has attempted to measure the economic impact they are going to have? Visually improving the shoreline by increasing setbacks is going to look nice to boaters, but it’s going to seriously impact the trades that otherwise would have been hired to make improvements without all the red tape. If you want a one-foot bigger kitchen going toward the water—you have to move the whole house! And what about “reasonable exemptions?” How does a prospective buyer know if one will be granted? This increases the risk to any prospective buyer, and you probably need a lawyer. Heck, you need a lawyer just to read the CAO document. And what about the loss of tax revenue from the property improvements that won’t happen? (If more people pay more property taxes we can enjoy better schools and services). And how about the loss of construction material purchases from local suppliers and the lost sales tax revenue? It’s just plain naive to think there won’t be lost business and lost real estate sales because of shoreline restrictions in the CAO. David Dehlendorf in his recent diatribe slamming the CSA, (“Holes in campaign of misinformation,” May 21, pg. 7) states that he
has never heard of a property owner, or prospective owner, who was affected. Well, “Here I Am.” I have a property in mind that I would purchase in a heartbeat if I knew I could make certain improvements without being subject to a complicated set of rules having an unknown outcome. The property I have in mind would require an exemption and that stops me right there. I’m just guessing here, but I bet that none of the CAO members has waterfront property. I care about the environment, and I also care about people. I don’t like it when we become a political, rule-driven society ignoring common sense. I am not a member of the Common Sense Alliance (CSA) and I don’t believe the CAO is going to make life or the environment any better as a whole. What might help is a comprehensive approach to restricting and/or eliminating the chemicals we add to the watershed. I can’t believe we are talking about setbacks while we allow Roundup and other really pervasive substances to be scattered, poured and dumped all over. RIKKI SWIN San Juan Island
Mar Vista marina? Outraged by it all
Following is a copy of a plea to the permit department to reject the horrendous application for the new Mar Vista owners to be able to build a marina on the west side of San Juan Island. Please help to make the residents of the island aware
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of this and ask all to contact the local permit department. Thank you. To Whom It May Concern: We have been visiting San Juan Island regularly since 2000, own a houseboat at Warbass Way Marina near the town of Friday Harbor and have been frequent guests at Mar Vista Resort... a definite “jewel” on the island. At first we were very sad about the sale of the property, and then hopeful when the new owners were artists. Our first shock came when they clearcut a vital portion of their property that had an impact on the local flora and fauna. Worse still is the idea that they want to establish a marina at the same location. That is outrageous. It would have a severe impact on the natural shoreline and it is a totally inappropriate development at that location. Please, please do not allow the owners to have such a devastating effect on the west side of San Juan Island. VERA WIELAND Friday Harbor
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As is often the case, the people who speak loudest about an issue aren’t the ones who live with it or experience it. Currently the Fiscal Year 2015 President’s Budget Request does not include funding for continued production of EA-18G Growlers, an aircraft manufactured by Boeing. Over 25,000 electronic letters have been sent to Congress to ask for addi-
tional production of the Growler to the fiscal year 2015 budget from a link on Boeing’s website, fa-18. com/contact-congress/?gcli d=CPTn5MiFor4CFQqIfgo dQHAAnA. San Juan County’s population is only 15,800. Since we are the ones that live with the noise, not the 25,000 folks from Boeing’s website, it is incumbent upon us to point this out. When the Growlers flew over young children playing T-ball at a park on Whidbey Island, the game was cancelled because the children fell to the ground holding their ears. I concur with the 5-yearold who was there holding his ears and said, “Mommy, my ears are breaking.” I too have had to plug my ears at 9:40 at night on Lopez because the noise was excruciating. Remember to record Growler noise disturbances to the county website: http://sjcgis.org/aircraft-
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A boiling frog and the Bill of Rights
There is an apparent widespread lack of concern, much less resistance, to the abuses to the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution by the administrations of former President George W. Bush and the current President Barak Obama. The lack of concern reminds us of the anecdote of the boiling frog. The premise is that if a frog is placed in boiling water, the frog will jump out, but if placed in cold water that is heated slowly, the frog will not perceive the danger and will be cooked to death. Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
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of 2012 exemplifies the complicity of all three branches of the federal government in the slow erosion of the Bill of Rights. President Obama signed the annual NDAA on Dec. 31, 2011, after passage by both houses of congress and with the yes votes of our senators Cantwell and Murray, and representative Larsen. Section 1021 of the NDAA was, and is, widely interpreted to allow the military to detain United States citizens indefinitely without charge or trial on mere suspicions of ties to terrorism. The provision remains in the NDAA of 2013 and 2014. In response to the lawsuit filed by journalist Christopher Hedges and others, U.S. District Judge Katherine B. Forrest ruled on May 16, 2012, that NDAA Section 1021 was unconstitutional, violating both the plaintiffs’ See LETTERS, Page 8
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raduation is always the most bittersweet of times. No doubt many tears will have been shed even before the lights go out, the room grows dark and the very first slide show marking the journey from childhood to graduate lights up the screen But now, here you are, ready to don cap and gown and get that well-deserved diploma. Sure, the world poses different challenges for you than it did for us on our graduation day. But you are ready. And your community has confidence in you. We hope that the days in the classroom and the hours outside of it, that the ups and downs of athletic competition and the toil of summer and after-school employment, and that the camaraderie you’ve developed with your classmates, teachers, advisors and mentors along the way, will serve you well. It can be a challenge out there, in the real world, far from home, or, even close by, for that matter. Have confidence. We’ve seen you at your best and at your not so best, and know you’re capable. Even though eyes may tear as you prepare to leave, we eagerly anticipate news of the heights you will scale, the goals you will achieve, the changes you will bring to the communities you will touch. Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your life. Best of luck, Class of 2014.
For the Record The performing arts centers on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas islands will each receive $30K in county lodging tax funding in 2015. Distributions to the performing arts centers were listed incorrectly in the May 21 edition, “Park wins lion’s share of lodging fund,” pg. 2. n
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PUBLIC MEETINGS Friday Harbor Town Council, June 5, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St. n San Juan County Hearing Examiner, June 9, 8:30 a.m., Islander Bank Annex, downstairs, 225 Blair Ave. n Noxious Weed Control Board, June 9, 8:30 a.m., WSU Extension Office, Skagit Valley College, 221 Weber Way. n San Juan County Fair Board, June 9, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds office, 846 Argyle Ave., Friday Harbor n Human Services Advisory Board, June 9, 11:45 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n San Juan Library Board of Trustees, June 10, 3 p.m., at the Library, 1010 Guard St. n Ferry Advisory Committee, June 11, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n Stormwater Citizens Advisory Committee, June 12, 8:30 a.m.,County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n San Juan Island Fire District Commission, June 19, 3 p.m., Mullis Street Fire Station, 1011 Mullis St. n
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Hello digital, so long sheriff’s log? Unless you’re the NSA, access to information isn’t necessarily easier in this electronic age By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor
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eriodic trips to the Sheriff ’s office had been one of my many tasks for the better part of the past 14 years. There, I would pull up a chair and hunker down in the back room and sift through the stack of so-called “incident reports.” I would jot down relevant information of those that I determined to be “newsworthy” and head back to the Journal to piece together the next installment of the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Log. I got to chit-chat with many of our dispatchers and deputies, and gain a better understanding of the department’s inner-workings. Readers may recall a Log entry would go something like this: July 27: A San Juan Island man claims the driver of a Dodge Durango threatened him with a knife during a confrontation over an exit-only sign at a Friday Harbor home remodel center. The 33-year-old, working security outside the center’s parking lot at the time, claims the driver entered the parking lot via its exit, pulled out a knife, exited through the entrance, and then sped away. n
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From fender-benders to felony assault, that stack of reports worked as a window into some of the less attractive, more unsettling, sometimes bizarre, occurrences that take place in this paradise. It chronicled everything from dog bites, DUIs, shoplifting, runaways, welfare checks, trespassing, suspicious activity, discovery of human remains and a whole lot more. It’s no surprise that the sheriff ’s log, long before I inherited it, had been one of the newspaper’s most popular features. It proved to be so on Journal, Sounder (Orcas) and
Weekly (Lopez) websites as well. But there’s no real payoff in such trips to the sheriff ’s office any longer. The department is well on its way to going “paperless” with its incident reports. The electronic format does not convert into something decipherable for purpose of publication, even if a report were printed out, as much of the detail I relied upon has Scott Rasmussen been lost in translation. To its credit, the department does send out the occasional press release, the sheriff and undersheriff do field reporters’ questions and provide answers within the boundaries they believe apply to any given case, and Undersheriff Bruce Distler has recently floated several suggestions in an attempt to make available the kind of information that had previously been right at one’s fingertips. Now, you might think that having one less task would be a relief. Not so. Popularity notwithstanding, the sheriff ’s log also offered a unique, ground floor look at what our local law enforcement and public safety officials encounter day-in and day-out. It provided a sense of commonality, as well, as it cataloged incidents from all across the county. And, perhaps most importantly, it was a reminder that trouble can arise out of the blue, even in paradise, and that things don’t always go according to plan. So, it would seem that the sheriff ’s log is now a relic of a bygone era, like the Pony Express, a casualty of progress, rendered obsolete, or, in this case, dislodged and displaced by the much sought-after efficiencies of the digital age. That’s a shame.
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Lautenbach’s ‘San Juan Island Initiative’ By Troy Lautenbach Special to the Journal
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ith enthusiasm and high hopes, my brother Torrey and I, and our entire Lautenbach Industries team, greet San Juan islanders as we assume responsibility for operating and improving the San Juan Island solid waste transfer station. The operating agreement with San Juan County has been signed, we take the keys to the site on Sutton Road on June 1 and we’ll be open for business at 10 a.m., June 6. For now, we will continue the pres- Troy Lautenbach ent 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. operating hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. As we bring the facility up to environmental standards and build a new tipping floor, we’ll make changes to reduce customer waiting times, make the facilities more user-friendly and attract larger-volume contractor and manufacturer accounts to the station. More changes will be made over the coming months. Most fees will not change: mixed
Input will help make for a better transfer station solid waste will stay at $294 per ton, co-mingled recycling will stay at $142 per ton or $3 per can, regular appliances will stay at $22 per items ($56 for refrigerated appliances), and oil will continue to be free, at least for now. The only increase: the current $12 minimum fee will be raised to $16.72 plus tax. This modest increase will reduce traffic to the site, shortening wait times entering and leaving the site. We’ll continue helping customers who may have difficulty with heavy loads. We will offer our demolition and construction recycling services county-wide, and take an active role to invigorate recycling, re-use and zerowaste goals in the whole county. With completion of the tipping floor, our contract to take the Town of Friday Harbor’s garbage service waste will commence. The increased cash flow will enable us to offer additional services, possibly including collecting and transporting landscaping and agricultural plant material to the mainland for mulching and returning to the islands.
Both the public and local government look to us for more hours and services, and we intend to deliver – mindful of competitive and regulatory restraints and the demands of efficient and economically sustainable operations. The past decade was unfortunately marked by proposals for solid waste handling and disposal that have not worked, by purchases of property and plans for improvements that came to nothing. We’ve been in the business of waste handling, transport and disposal for almost 25 years. Our success in a highly competitive business is, we think, evidence of hard work and innovative thinking. We’ve learned from our mistakes and our successes – and, most importantly, we have listened to our customers. And we will continue to listen. Two years ago we saw an opportunity to extend our reach by operating a full-scale transfer and collection station for recycling and garbage. We decided to compete to win that opportunity. We also learned from and respected the commitment and innovation that Lopez and Orcas islanders exhibited in planning and putting together their See INITIATIVE, Page 8
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the right solution for San Juan Island. With your help, we’ll make it work. In the coming weeks, we will engage the community in a variety of ways, including community roundtables in Friday Harbor, presentations at meetings of non-profits and business organizations, and, sometime later this summer, a “Grand Opening Party” at the Sutton Road facility. Please join us in making the most of this great opportunity to improve our community. — Editor’s note: Troy and Torrey founded T&T Recycling, now Lautenbach Industries, in 1991. It’s headquartered in Mount Vernon near Skagit Airport. and employs 30. For more info, call 360-424-7199, or visit, www.lautenbachrecycling.com.
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Continued from page 6 free speech and associational rights guaranteed by the First Amendment, as well as due process rights guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment. Judge Forrest wrote, “Courts must safeguard core constitutional rights.” The Obama administration appealed this decision. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Forrest’s permanent injunction July 17, 2013, thereby reinstating the indefinite detention powers of the NDAA, not on the merits of the case, but because the plaintiffs lacked legal standing. Appealed to the Supreme Court, the suit ended on April 30, 2014, when the court denied hearing the case, without comment. In a statement about the end result, plaintiff Tangerine Bolen wrote, “If the outcome of this lawsuit does not cement the fact that the courts will not defend the Constitution, nor our rights with it, there is little more evidence to be presented.” FRIENDS OF THE CONSTITUTION STEERING COMMITTEE San Juan Island
Ignorance holds health hostage
Now that two incubation cycles of measles have passed, we can, at least for now, breathe a collective sigh of relief. All who worked so hard and long to limit the spread
of disease are to be heartily praised. However, the overseas sources of the virus remain active, are just a plane ride away, and we continue to play “whack-a-mole” with measles all around the continent. I am reminded of the last paragraph of Albert Camus’ “The Plague”: “And, indeed, as he listened to the cries of joy rising from the town, Rieux remembered that such joy is always imperiled. He knew what those jubilant crowds did not know but could have learned from books: that the plague bacillus never dies or disappears for good; that it can lie dormant for years and years in furniture and linen chests; that it bides its time in bedrooms, cellars, trunks, and bookshelves; and that perhaps the day would come when, for the bane and the enlightening of men, it would rouse up its rats again and send them forth to die in a happy city.” Camus employed a terrible illness as a metaphor for fascism. For us, it is the duality of microbial infection and of the fascism of ignorance. The struggle goes on… DR. MARK FISHAUT San Juan Island
Christmas came early with ‘Annie’
“Annie”: To everyone who made the production possible, great job. What a wonderful evening of musical theater. What a gift to all of us. MARY CAMPANELLA San Juan Island
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What was island life like 8,000 years ago? Dr. Julie Stein uncovers the past PAGE 10
What’s Happening! Wednesday, June 4 San Juan Island Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mullis Center. Walk-ins welcome; priority for donors with appointments. Photo ID required. Sponsored by SJ Lions. For appointment, Curt VanHyning, 317-8399. FHHS Community Dinner & Project Presentations, 5-7:30 p.m., high school. Baby Back Ribs, BBQ chicken, strawberry shortcake, and more; student presentations begin at 5:30 p.m. Suggested donation, $12 adults, $6 kids under 12. Catered by Food for Thought Program. Info, 370-7106.
Thursday, June 5 Healing Room, Transformation Church, 7075 Airport Circle, 5-6 p.m. Prayers for all your needs; non-denominational. Info, 378-9569. Reclaiming the Spirit, Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., 6 p.m., free. Ashley Rugge leads evening talk about shamanic practice of soul retrieval, empowerment and the salve of storytelling. Info, 378-3637, www.lavenderadayspa. com.
Friday, June 6 Film Festival: “Heroes of Yesteryear”, library, 7 p.m., free. Three-day festival of classic films, hosted by Therese Finn, opens with “The Adventures of Robin Hood,” starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.
Saturday, June 7 San Juan Audubon Society Field Trip, Meet at The Whale Museum, 8:30 a.m., for carpool. Bring binoculars, dress for the weather; ends See CALENDAR, Page 10
By Libby Baldwin Special to the Journal
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f you hear music drifting across the harbor on the evening of June 14, no need to check your hearing. You’re catching the melodious stylings of two of Washington’s best musical jazz acts, all for a good cause… so wouldn’t it be better to catch them up close? The 14th annual “Jazz at the Labs” is Saturday, June 14, at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, beginning at 6 p.m., with dinner in the Labs low-key yet historic dining hall. The San Juan Jazz Quintet will provide the soundtrack to the meal. They’ve been bringing the best of swing, bebop, standards and Latin jazz, along with delightful originals, to entertain islanders for more than 20 years. As an added treat, none other than Dennis the Labs’ former director, Dennis Willows, will be keeping the beat on percussions. After dinner, Seattle’s fabulous Jazz Coalescence will swing into the spotlight, putting its unique, edgy spin on an array of jazz classics. KPLU Jazz talk show hosts Dick Stein and Jim Wilkey are also on tap to help with the festivities. And, it's all for a most excellent, educational cause. This enjoyable evening is first and foremost a benefit for Friday Harbor Labs K-12 Science Outreach Program. Founded in 2011, it works to partner scientists and researchers with K-12 classrooms to offer hands-on science experience to students on the island. The program aims to make sure that students develop a keen environmental awareness, especially given how fortunate they are to grow up surrounded by one of the country’s most active and interesting marine ecosystems. “The whole idea of Jazz at the Labs is to have an evening of good friends, music and food to celebrate in a way to help students in island schools catch the ‘science bug’, Willows said. “The San Juan
Jazz Quintet has been opening at the labs for some of the best Pacific Northwest jazzers for about 10 years. As a result, hundreds of kids have had opportunities to dive into real science with both hands. What’s not to like about that?” Well said. The students involved in the outreach program have an opportunity to experiment under the watchful eye of real scientists, via a variety of creative projects that are sure to make more of an impact than reading facts from a textbook. “The 8th grade works every year with two scientists from the labs to review the scientific process by looking at marine critters and designing a data-gathering lab,” Friday Harbor Middle School teacher Jenny Wilson said. “They go with the scientists on a daylong experiment to gather the data.” Wilson, among other things, runs the “Roots and Shoots” program at the middle school, and said that the labs offered to connect one group studying starfish with scientists to help guide the research. The students are able to use an underwater camera, combining modern technology with classic study techniques. The current massive die-off of starfish up and down the Pacific Coast gives a timely impact to their project. You can help support these enterprising students and at the same time have some fun by making reservations for Jazz at the Labs. For more information or to reserve your spot, call the labs at 378-2165 ext. 0.
— Editor’s note: San Juan Island freelance writer Libby Baldwin’s articles are published periodically by The Journal.
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ROV team tops deep competition Got a sunken boat? These guys might be able to help. Friday Harbor’s middle school ROV team (that’s ROV, as in remotely operated vehicle) finished first among 40 other Pacific Northwest teams competing at an annual design and demonstration event May 10 in Federal Way, besting its third-place finish from a year ago. To be ready for the competition, held at the Weyerhauser Pool, middle schoolers Josiah Wegemer, Zack Fincher, Jacob Kaden and Matthew McElrith designed, assembled and
fine-tuned their own ROV. Along with the other competitors, they then used their ROV to mimic the exploration of a shipwreck. Friday Harbor’s high school team competed at the event as well. The middle school team was assisted by middle school ROV advisor Jenny Wilson, retired engineer Bob Tauscher and Molly Roberts of the U of W Labs, and drew support as well from Paul Hopkins of San Juan Island Fitness Center, who made the club’s pool available for practice.
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Travel back in time with the University of Washington’s Dr. Julie Stein and find out what life was really like for the very first settlers on the westside of San Juan Island… we’re talking like 8,000 years ago. Stein, director of the Burke Museum, opens a window into the island’s past to discuss archaeological investigations of ancient cultures in the area of American Camp and South Beach as part of a guided walk, Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. The walk traverses portion of the prairie above the beach; comfortable yet sturdy shoes are recommended. Stein will focus on ancient life at South Beach, which included hunting, gathering, camping and several forms of fishing, as well as the cultivation of camas and other root foods. She will also spend some time talking about middens, or Dr. Julie Stein trash mounds, located in several areas along the beach, which holds
early afternoon (Sunday field trip, at right) Info, 378-3068, www.sjiaudubon.org.
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Original dramatic production by Spring Street International School 5th-7th grade class features teenage perspective of life in the 14th Century, from Black Death to Peasants Revolt. Info, 378-6393, www.springstreet.org. Free admission.
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Dr. Julie Stein, left, and crew sift through soil for clues about the San Juan’s earliest inhabitants.
many clues to the life and activities of the islands first inhabitants, and which have remained remarkably in tact over time. According to Stein, the middens reveal a picture of life at American Camp that goes back as far as 8,000 years. The guided walk and presentation by Stein are among 13 “special” and 11 weekly programs presented this year by San Juan Island National Historical Park. For more information about Parks programs visit, www.nps.gov/sajh.
talk by U of W’s Dr. Julie Stein focus on archaeological investigations of ancient cultures, middens, at South Beach (Details, See pg. ?). Meet at Alaska Packer’s Rock Info, 378-2240, www.nps. gov.
Film Festival: “Heroes of Yesteryear,” library, 7 p.m., free. “Tarzan of the Apes,” starring Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O’Sullivan. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.
“Peace Path” Grand Opening, 1 p.m., Peace Island Medical Center. Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new PIMC walking trail, new “Peace Pole,” followed by refreshments, tour of trail; sponsored by Peace Island Volunteers. Info, peaceislandvolunteers.org.
San Juan Audubon Society Field Trip, Meet at American Camp visitor’s center, 7:30 a.m. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars; 2-3 hour walk. Info, 378-3068, www. sjiaudubon.org.
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SURINA MEADOWS 535 Linder Street Friday Harbor
2 BR Units Available ~ $738/mo Rental Assistance Subject to Availability 2-3 Person Household Needed Income Limits Apply * Appliances * Wall to Wall Carpeting * Wtr / Swr / Grbg Paid * Laundry Room On Site * Playground * Smoke Free Apts Pick Up Application At: Surina Meadows Apts Or Call 360-378-3034 TDD# 711 Email: charlebois.diane @gmail.com This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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BEAUTIFULLY Remodeled house in Rosario area. 1,900 SF over 2 floors. 3 BR, 3 BA, washer, dryer, modern appliances, open floor plan & energy efficient. Large private lot. Water view of East Sound. Long-term rental. $1,700 / Month. 303-277-0037 Apartments for Rent San Juan County FRIDAY HARBOR
The Madrona Court Large 1 BR with storage. Quiet, mature residents. Indoor cat okay, no dogs. $795, Call for details, 360-378-1320
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LOCAL PRIVATE INVESTOR loans money on real estate equity. I loan on houses, raw land, commercial property and property development. Call Eric at (425) 803-9061. www.fossmortgage.com
HEAD ACCOUNTANT OPALCO is seeking a Head Accountant with at least seven years experience in accounting and a proven track record as a supervisor of professional support staff. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting and current designation as a Certified Public Accountant. Successful candidate must be able to obtain a valid CPA license in the state of Washington. The principal responsibilities are to oversee the accurate recording of all receipts and expenditures, maintain internal financial controls, assist with the management of cash flow, and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting documents and supervise department professional staff in the day to day operations. In the “cooperative” spirit, the Head Accountant must interact effectively with other departmental employees, board members, outside auditors, members, investment and lending institutions, federal and state agencies, vendors and suppliers, and the public. This position requires logical and creative problemsolving skills, completion of tasks with accuracy and speed and the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines, willingness to quickly learn and put new skills and knowledge to work using rapidly changing information and/or technology. Successful candidate must demonstrate integrity, excellent organizational, time management and communication skills and a strong commitment to a team work environment. OPALCO offers employees a unique working culture where member service is combined with state-of-theart technology. Employees work in a high-energy environment where creativity, innovation and teamwork are supported and encouraged. Employees have the opportunity to learn and grow, including training on the latest technologies. OPALCO offers great benefits, including health care coverage, vacation and sick leave, pension, 401K match, competitive salaries and holiday leave. This is an Eastsound based, exempt, full-time position. Applicants may obtain a detailed job description online at OPALCO.com. To apply, please submit an OPALCO employment application, your professional resume, cover letter and references to Nancy Loomis, 183 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound WA 98245 or nloomis@opalco.com. Position open until filled.
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350 Acre Shaw Island Estate 2bd, 2ba 2100sq ft home + Deep water dock on Parks Bay 6-12 mo lease. $3000
WATERFRONT Commercial/ Office Space with Private Decks. 180 Degree Views over Fishing Bay! Second Floor, Full or Half Bath, Kitchenette, Reception Areas, Multiple Offices. Prominent Location in Central Eastsound, Darvill’s Building. 600 SF, $850. 1,200 SF, $1,500. 360783-2227 patclark4@frontier.com FRIDAY HARBOR, 98250.
1138 SF BUILDING at 310 Carter. Has loading dock in rear. Easy in. Easy out. Faces IPS. $750 /mo + utilities. 360472-0208 360-317-8448. FRIDAY HARBOR
Surina Business & Retail Village Has 1,800 SF avail. Can be divided to a minimum of 300 SF. Incl: water, sewer, garbage, wi-fi and lovely village green.
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SAN JUAN GOLF CLUB Has a part time position for a reliable person to help in the Pro Shop. Includes counter help, taking tee times, retail assistance and some bartending. 21 years or older preferred.
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Vacasa Rentals is seeking hard working, energetic employees to help us maintain our large and quickly growing portfolio of vacation homes. Responsibilities will include all aspects of housekeeping including deep cleaning, organizing, stocking amenities, and corresponding with our outstanding local team, as well as our central management team. Vacasa has quickly grown from just two employees to more than 225 employees. This creates a wealth of opportunities to challenge yourself and earn more responsibility and income as we continue to grow. While this position begins as part-time, you may have the opportunity to obtain full time employment based on your skill set and the company’s growth. Requirements: Applicants should be experienced in all aspects of general housekeeping and deep cleaning of residences. Applied verbal and written communications, internet access, a reasonable comfort level with computers, and reliable transportation. How to Apply: Reply to this ad with a few words about yourself, and attach your resume in Word or PDF format. Make sure to include at least 3 professional references. The subject of your e-mail should be “Housekeeper for Orcas Island” danniel@ vacasarentals.com Compensation: $12$15/hour + (smart phone, 401k, PTO, flexible schedule) danniel@vacasarentals.com
REPORTER The award-winning newspaper Journal of the San Juans is seeking an energetic, detailed-oriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign preferred. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Friday Harbor, WA. This is a full-time position that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE . No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARJSJ Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd W, Main Unit Everett, WA 98204
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to: SJISD, Attn: Marie Rothlisberger PO Box 458, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Positions open until filled San Juan Island School District is An Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer The Port of Friday Harbor
Assistant Harbormaster Position Available Excellent full time employment. Beginning hourly rate $19 to $24 DOE. Duties include customer relations, boat handling skills, handling pump-out equipment, and evening security. Full job description on Port website www.portfridayharbor.org under Employment or available at the Port Office 204 Front Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Mailing address: PO Box 889 Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Applications due by 12 Noon June 13, 2014. For more information call 360-378-2688 or email tamih@portfridayharbor.org
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13’x30’ STEEL Building galvanized / painted suitable for garage or storage building in Pearl Island, Roche Harbor. Very good condition. Buyer tears down, seller will transport to Roche Harbor launch ramp. Wiring, lights, insulation included. Comes with assembly manual. $1000. 425-890-0653. Cemetery Plots OAK HARBOR
(2) SIDE BY side cemetery plots in the beautiful Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor. Located along the road, a short distance South of the cannons. Grave plots #10 and #11. Nicely maintained grounds and friendly, helpful staff. $900 each. Call 425745-2419. Electronics
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NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the seller’s and buyer’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood. When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle. The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by visualizing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet. Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension. To make a firewood complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx
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AKC Golden Doodle puppies. Non shedding. Highly intelligent. $800. Also available, Golden Retriever puppies. Excellent bloodlines. Blondes to Reds. American, English and in between. Wonderful with children. $800. Parents & grand parents on site. Wormed & shots. Not just a pet, but one of the family. Chris 360-652-7148.
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San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388. NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, May 22, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance: ORDINANCE No. 5 -2014: Ordinance Amending Orcas Power and Light Cooperative Franchise Agreement Granted in Resolution 178-1988 and Amended by Resolution 35-2004 Summary: The ordinance makes changes to the existing OPALCO right-of-way franchise agreement granted by San Juan County. Originally granted in 1988, the franchise agreement is dated in its reference to electrical and communication technology that may be placed in the public right-of-way. The proposed revisions update consistent with present day technology what may be allowed pursuant to OPALCO’s franchise agreement. The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each busi-
ness day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470. This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2 LEGAL NO. SJ565952 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. June 4, 2014. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 8.12.010(A) and (B) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Amending San Juan County Code Chapter 8.12.10(A)(B). The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written no-
tice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The proposed amendment will eliminate from the Code the
stipulation that solid waste must go to a County-owned facility. The amendment is needed to prevent confusion or conflict that might arise regarding disposal requirements unique to the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District, the Orcas Recycling Services agreement and the Town of Friday Harbor agreement. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470. LEGAL NO. SJ566048 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder June 4, 2014. SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON Request for Bids Hot Product Tank Trailer Sealed Bids will be received in the office of the County Council, San Juan County until 3:00pm on June 30, 2014, to supply one Hot Product Tank Trailer. Such proposals will
then be publicly opened and read. Specification packets are available at the San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring Street, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Phone (360) 370-0500. Or online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/public works/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. Bid envelopes must be clearly marked on the outside, “Bids for Hot Product Tank Trailer”, and must be received prior to 3:00pm on or before the bid opening date at: Clerk of the County Council; 55 Second St N, 1st floor, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Mailed bids should be sent to: Clerk of the County Council, 350 Court St. #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond of no less than 5% of total bid price submitted. LEGAL NO. SJ564305 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. May 28, June 4, 2014.
COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Other Existing SEPA End Date Project Hearing Hearing Hearing Required Environmental Threshold for SEPA Comments Body Place Date Permits* Documents DET Comments End Date** Thomas and Laurie Bridge DOE Sect 261950051, Env. Checklist; Islander c/o Jeff Otis 401; HPA; PSJ000- Single family Hearing 8 Circle Road, Crane Eelgrass Bank 7/14/14 3/12/14 3/12/14 DNS 6/18/14 7/4/14 393 Bobbyann Road Corps Sect 14-0003 dock Examiner Island Survey Annex Eastsound, WA 98245 10 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 adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination can do so by Juan County Community Development & Planning at 135 the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs 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 meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. 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 Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. 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, Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing 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 shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box Community Development and Planning (CD&P). The County has specified above. The Threshold project comments specified above. Anyone who desires 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, Determination may be appealed by to provide testimony in a public hearing or desires a copy may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the 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 staff report for this hearing may be obtained from 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 CD&P generally 7 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 Permit Number
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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ1060597 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JUNE 4, 2014
TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES AGENDA - TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street Thursday, June 5, 2014 Afternoon Session [Visit www.fridayharbor.org for separate videos of the afternoon and evening sessions.] 12:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access (Est. 15 min.) SJC Update (Est. 15 min.) Public Works Update (Est. 15 min.) Council discussion of the Town Six Year Transportation improvement Plan for 2015 to 2020
(Est. 5 min.) Resolution No. 2030 Adopting a community banner policy (Est. 5 min.) Resolution No. 2031 Authorizing investment of Town of Friday Harbor monies in the Local Government Investment Pool (Est. 5 min.) Ordinance No. 1536 Granting a non-exclusive franchise to CenturyTel of Inter Island, Inc., dba CenturyLink, a Washington State Corporation, to operate and maintain telecommunications facilities within the public streets and rights-of-way of the Town of Friday Harbor
(Est. 5 min.) Ordinance No. 1537 Setting the location, date and times of regular and special meetings of the Town Council and repealing Ordinance No. 1135 in its entirety (Est. 45 min.) Administrator’s Report Payment of Claims and Payroll Approval of Minutes Future Agenda Items Citizen Response Adjourn AGENDA - TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street Thursday, June 5, 2014
Evening Session [Visit www.fridayharbor.org for separate videos of the afternoon and evening sessions.] 5:30 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access (Est. 5 min.) Recognition of Treasurer Picinich (Est. 15 min.) Public Hearing - To consider mandated updates to the Town’s Shoreline Master Program (Est. 15 min.) Public Meeting - To consider improvements to Greenway Park (Est. 15 min.) Council discussion of
the 2015 Hotel Motel Excise Tax Grant Program (Est. 15 min.) Council Updates Citizen Response Adjourn LEGAL NO. FH565975 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands
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the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.040.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.040.051 and 11.040.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: June 4, 2014 Personal representative: Catherine E. Dann-Jones Attorneys for personal representative: GODDULANGLIE Margaret C. Langlie, WSBA #12714 Address for mailing or service: Catherine E. Dann-Jones, PR 15224 - 6th Avenue NE Shoreline, WA 98155 LEGAL NO. J565705 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. June 4, 11, 18, 2014.
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of EDWARD A. MIDDLETON, JR., Deceased. No. 14-4-02959.1SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, .030 Jennifer Woodbridge has been appointed as personal representative (“personal representative”) of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty 30 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: May 20, 2014 Jennifer Woodbridge, personal representative Attorneys for personal representative: Thomas C. Gores, WSBA #5425 Perkins Coie LLP 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900 Seattle, Washington 98101-3099 (206) 359-8000 LEGAL NO. J565936 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands June 4, 11, 18, 2014.
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Friday Harbor’s Kendra Meeker saved her best for last, claiming third place in the two-day 1A state golf tournament at Lake Spanaway Golf Club in Tacoma. In her fourth consecutive appearance at the 1A golf championship, and the final of her prep career, Meeker knocked five strokes off her opening round of 82 to score a 77 on the second day of the competition. She
noon, free. Artist, teacher, art historian Tory Raggett leads educational series, three successive Tuesdays on dynamics of color in art. Registration required. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org. FH Film Festival Tuesday Night Series, Grange Hall, 7 p.m., admission by donation. Screening of “Born to the Wind” (88 mins); directed by Laszlo Pal, narrated by Peter Fonda. Info, www.fhff.org.
Wednesday, June 11 Frazer Homestead Walk, American Camp, 2-4 p.m., free. NPS historian Mike Vouri talks about how American Camp’s “frontiersman in blue” changed the character of San Juan Island, and its landscape. Info, 3782240, www.nps.gov.
Thursday, June 12 Spotlight on San Juan Wildlife, English Camp, 1-3 p.m., free. Find out the
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Kendra Meeker, Coach Jack Rice
tallied a par-36 on the front nine on Day 2 to climb back into the hunt for the tournament crown, but fell off the pace on the back nine, struggling on three early holes, and then found her groove to shoot par on five of the last six holes. Meeker, a Friday Harbor High School senior, finished one stroke ahead of regional rival and fourthplace finisher Hanna Roh of Kings High School, and just six strokes off the pace of 2014 Division 1A champion Lauryn Keating. “This experience will pay great dividends as she moves on to her golf career at Bellevue College,” coach Jack Rice said. “Who’s Who” of local wildlife in a multimedia presentation, Q & A, by Wolf Hollow’s Shona Aitken. Info, 378-2240, www.nps.gov. “Organize It!”, Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Patricia Bolding, founder of “Organize It!” shows how to reduce clutter, confusion and reduce stress in challenging transitions. Info, 378-3637, www.lavenderadayspa.com. Spotlight on Wildlife, English Camp, 1-3 p.m., free. Find out the “Who’s Who” of local wildlife with Wolf Hollow’s Shona Aitken. Info, 378-2240, www.nps.gov. A Walk to Salmon Bank, American Camp, 2-3:30 p.m., free. National Parks presents a guided walk to South Beach’s historic Salmon Bank, whose natural springs attracted Native Americans and Europeans alike. Info, 378-2240, www.nps.gov.
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