Wednesday, July 23, 2014 • The Islands’ Sounder
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New meeting place for OIFR? Market Day on Saturday Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has filed for a Conditional Use Permit which would allow the community to hold meetings and events at the Deer Harbor Fire Station #24, 59 Channel Road, Deer Harbor. Citizens’ comments are welcome until July 30, and may be sent to one of the following: Julie Thompson, San Juan County CD&P at P.O. Box 947,Friday Harbor, WA
98250 or by email Juliet@sanjuanco.com or contact Teri Williams of Teri Williams Realty at PO Box 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245 or at Teri@twilliamsrealty.com. This notice is a correction to the hearing date on the Conditional Use Permit for the Deer Harbor Fire Station #24. The hearing date is scheduled for Aug. 13, at the Islanders’ Bank in Friday Harbor.
Charges will not be pressed in FH animal case by CALI BAGBY Assistant Editor
The San Juan County Prosecutors office will not be pressing charges against owners of a dog that appeared to be neglected and was found by two islanders in early July on San Juan Island. According to San Juan Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord there was no evidence that the dog was abused after a San Juan county deputy investigated the case. San Juan County Sheriff Rob Nou said that the dog had received ongo-
ing care from a local veterinarian and was euthanized because of continued health problems. “The deputy found that the dog was old and that it was in declining health,” said Nou. “It wasn't an abuse situation.” The dog came to the public's attention after two islanders posted photos of the animal on social media sites. The animal looked extremely malnourished with open wounds and one that seemed to be wriggling with maggots. The couple also called the
San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department at the time of the incident. A deputy arrived on the scene around the time the dog’s owner appeared. According to Undersheriff Bruce Distler, the owner then took the dog to the vet, where it was euthanized. Nou said more details about the canine will be found in the final report from the veterinarian, which he has not yet received. “There is nothing in our report as of now,” said Nou. Watch the Sounder for updates on this story.
The Annual Market Day Sale will be held Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Emmanuel Episcopal Church lawn. Lots of treasures for sale – jewelry, housewares, small appliances, books, puzzles – and pies, cakes and cookies. Hotdogs and sodas will be available at the entrance of the church. All money received from the sale goes towards outreach for the Orcas Community. Line up early for the best selection or wait until the end for the best
Tell your survivor story at the fair
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is looking for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault who would like to tell their story through art. DVSAS would like to display these (non judged) works of art at our
could not have come at a worse time of the year. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire officials and insurance inspectors were at the scene early Wednesday. Kolowitz said he is exploring whether or not the smoked-damaged laundry can be dry-cleaned on the mainland.
Time to get ready for the county fair The San Juan County Fair is coming soon – Aug. 13-16 – and now is the time to set your sites to get the most out of your experience. For many, that may mean purchasing a season ticket and enjoying the fun everyday. For others, participation is the name of the game. There are many ways to be involved and contribute to making this a great fair. One of the most important is to volunteer to help out in one of the 27 fair exhibit departments. There are opportunities to work during exhibitor entry day, take a shift or more during the fair or be there on exhibit pick-up day. Give the fair a call at 3784310 or fill out an online application at www.sjcfair. org/p/get-involved!/226. New this year is a special opportunity for county resi-
dents to participate as vendors for a single day. Bring your art, craft or other unique items and set up a booth. The fair provides the space, a canopy, a table and chair for anyone who wants to participate as a vendorfor-a-day. Call 378-4310 or email info@sjcfair.org for info. The mainstay of any county fair is participating as an exhibitor in one of the many open class or 4-H
departments. From vegetables to wood working, being an exhibitor is always a way to be involved in the excitement. This year, youth exhibitors, ages 5 to 16, get a free pass to the fair.
July 25. Call the church office for more information at 376-2352.
DVSAS news and events
San Juan Island business burns down A fire broke out inside Sunshine Cleaners at about 2:30 a.m. on San Juan Island on July 15. The blaze either destroyed or significantly damaged numerous items of equipment and parts of the Web Street building, left a large stockpile of laundry with smoke damage and, according to business owner Robert Kolowitz,
bargains. Donated items will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through Friday,
There is still room on the schedule for local performers too. Performers can fill out an online application at www.sjcfair.org/p/2014-fair/vendorsentertainers/217.
fair booth this year. They believe in healing through art and would like to give survivors the opportunity to tell their stories through their preferred medium. The artist’s name may remain confidential if they wish. If you would like to participate in “Our Stories” the Survivor’s Art Gallery, please contact us at 3788680, Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5K Run/Walk The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands will hold its annual 5K Run/ Walk on Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration is at Orcas Spa and Athletics and starts at 8 a.m. The walk/run
starts at 9 a.m. Registration entry fees are $20 for 19-plus, $15 for students and seniors, $10 for those 12 and under and $20 for a T-shirt. The course starts at Orcas Spa and Athletics, participants take “A” street to North Beach Road and turn right. Run south to Main Street, turn left and continue up Crescent Beach Road to the Crescent Beach Preserve trail. Run through the trail to Mt. Baker Road. Turn left. Continue around the 90 degree turn to Lovers Lane. Turn left at Enchanted Forest Road. Turn right on Orion Lane (Lavender Hollow) and run through the trail back to Orcas Spa and Athletics. For more information, call 376-1516.
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