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Blair Avenue work nears completion ter work between Guard and Reed/Park Streets was completed Aug. 18.

Beginning Tuesday the crews will remove The Blair Avenue district road construction the existing road base with the, “installation project was in high gear last week as crews of asphalt Sept. 9 and 10 on the block between Guard and Reed/Park,” Carlson worked to complete sidewalks wrote. on the west side of the avenue “We are all working The block between Reed/Park before the opening of the school year. overtime to deliver and Spring Street had the road base demolished Aug. 18 with The $1.4 million dollar project the project to the new lights, fiber optic vaults and has been held up by a number of conduits under the east sidesnags during the summer.

Town of Friday walk started Aug. 25. Curb and According to a release sent Harbor as quickly as gutters will be installed the week

by Mike Carlson, president of of Sept. 8 and new road base the construction company Mike we possibly can.”

Sept. 22. The asphalt base layer Carlson Enterprises, the delays — Mike Carlson , will be installed Sept. 2. included, “Our crews have had Mike Carlson Enterprises “Due to complications in the to uncover, remove and replace placement of asphalt pavement generations of both active and abandoned utility piping, conduits and wires during cooler weather we have decided to defer often intermixed with roots, clay, rocks and placing the final layer of pavement on this block other unsuitable materials. It is extremely dif- until next spring as soon as warm weather conficult to predict how long it takes to do this type ditions permit,” Carlson wrote.

Carlson wrote because of the, “inconvenience of work safely and without causing interruptions to other utility services. These conditions this project has caused the folks in our commuhave adversely impacted our schedule in spite nity who use this important section of road…. of the fact the project is otherwise going very We are all working overtime to deliver the project to the Town of Friday Harbor as quickly as smoothly.”

Carlson stated in the release the curb and gut- we possibly can.”

Dennis Box Staff Writer

Journal photo / Dennis Box

A crew member with Mike Carlson Enterprises works on the Blair Avenue road construction project Aug. 27. Crews worked overtime to install sidewalks by the opening of the school year.

Battle still brewing over artistic or abstract mural Dennis Box Staff Writer

A flare-up over a mural planned for a retention wall on American Legion property has pitted the legion post against the Town Council with no compromise in sight.

In an interview at the Journal office Thursday, American Legion Post 163 Commander Shannon Plummer said the legion was not suing Friday Harbor, but simply following the town’s rules to appeal a council decision.

Mayor Carrie Lacher was contacted by phone Thursday, but said

she and the council members have been advised to not comment on the issue by the city attorney, Paul Elsner of the Portland, Ore. firm Beery, Elsner & Hammond.

Questions were emailed to City Administrator Duncan Wilson and Land Use Administrator Mike Bertrand. Answers were not received by the press deadline.

The council voted 4-1 May 15 against the legion’s request for a conditional-use permit to paint a 1,200 square foot mural on legion’s retention wall.

Plummer said following the decision he discovered the only avenue open to address the deci-

Watch upcoming issues for fall sports previews sion was to file an appeal in San Juan County Superior Court in 14 days.

“This is their (the Town Council’s) rules,” Plummer said.

“I’m following their rules. It’s not what I wanted to do.”

The appeal was filed in Superior Court Aug. 5 by Friday Harbor

Attorney Lawrence Delay.

A hearing was scheduled for Friday, but Plummer said the assigned judge had to recuse himself and another date will be assigned for the case.

According to Plummer the mural design came from Friday See MURAL, Page 2

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District and teachers union dispute may close class doors A letter sent by San Juan Island School District Superintendent Rich Thompson Friday stated a labor dispute between the teachers union and San Juan Island School District may cause schools to not open the doors Tuesday,

Sept. 2.

According to the letter, the two sides have not reached agreement and the union representatives have stated there may be a work stoppage.

The teachers contract expired Sunday.

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Bargaining has continued Saturday and Sunday according to the superintendent’s email messages.

As of Sunday an agreement was not reached according to a email from Thompson.

By the press deadline there was not a agreement.

Check the Journal website for updated information,

District email Sunday, Aug. 31 Superintendent’s email message: Both the San Juan Island School District and the San Juan Education Association (teachers union) met

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Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening to work on a new collective bargaining agreement to replace the agreement which expires today. Both sides continue to share proposals and exchange ideas in an effort to reach agreement. No agreement was reached as of Sunday evening. The district will update the community on bargaining on Monday September 1, 2014, and communicate any possible changes to school for Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

District email Friday, Aug. 29 For the past several months, the San Juan

Island School District and the San Juan Education Association, (the teacher’s union) have been meeting to collaboratively negotiate a new contract to replace the agreement that expires on August 31, 2014. As of the end of our last bargaining session on August 28th, the parties have not yet reached a new agreement. Additional bargaining has been scheduled to occur over the Labor Day Weekend.

SJEA representatives have informed the district of the possibility that SJEA members will engage in a work stoppage – or strike – on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 if the parties have

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Mike Ahrenius “The Town had he would have asked him if he had more supno authority to porters at the Continued from page 1 had read the meeting. port commisapply the sign Harbor artist Mike Scott. port sioner’s objecrequirements of c oThe Plummer said Scott mmistion to the approached him about the Code to the sioner’s objecmural. When painting the wall. The only tion was the Plummer said proposed art direction Plummer said he large-scale no, Ahrenius mural.” gave him was, “I want somebright colors gave him a thing that says America.” copy to read — Lawrence Delay, and abstract Scott returned with a renare Attorney design before the dering and Plummer said “out of keepcouncil meethe immediately approved it. ing” with ing began.

“I have no problem with goals of the town and the Seven classical musicians + Mike,” Plummer said. “I port, and others, for the the world’s most popular composers told him I served so both waterfront.

Plummer said the design of us would have the right is trying to honor the flag to our opinions.”

Plummer said if he had and America. He also said Saturday, September 6 7:30 pm • San Juan Community Theatre known there was a problem he believes the problem is with the words, “For God and Country” on the design. “’For God and Country’ will not change,” Plummer said.

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San Juan County Fair Plummer said he filled out a request for a conditional-use permit March 14 and waited the required 60 day review period.

The rejection by the council came as a surprise to Plummer. He said until the time of the meeting he had no idea there was a problem.

Plummer said when he arrived at the council meeting, Port Commissioner

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not successfully concluded negotiations for a new agreement by or before that date. The District is committed to continued good faith bargaining within the constraints of budget realities.

The community needs to be informed of the possible disruption of having no school on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 while parties continue to work toward an agreement.

Please see our website at www.sjisd.wednet.edu for updated bargaining information.

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Be smart with social media

By Dennis Box Staff writer

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ocial media is both a popular and polarizing issue for parents, school districts and students.

Understanding the ins and outs of social media means it can be a way for adults and kids to enjoy pictures, videos and interesting stories.

Being smart with social media is the key.

There is a dark side if used for the wrong ends.

Social media can be dangerous if a few rules and precautions are not observed and understood.

Families and schools should communicate clearly on the rules of the road for cell phones, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Social media is a lightening fast form of communication, which can quickly and easily spin out of control.

Communication is the key to keeping social media under control and enjoyable.

Keeping up on privacy settings and making social media accounts private is a good place to start. Remind kids it is socially acceptable to not accept friend requests on Facebook, and that your online friends should be people you also know outside of the Internet.

Washington state law makes it a crime to use social media to harass or bully – this is also known as cyberbullying. The Revised Code of Washington defines bullying and cyberbullying as threatening or causing physical harm. In school interfering with a student’s education, creating a fearful or intimidating environment inside school, or dis-

rupting school activities and events can be cyberbullying.

According to the ACLU Washington, public schools don’t have a lot of power to control or discipline students for what they do outside of school, even when it comes to social media. However, in cases of cyberbullying, both school authorities and law officials can become involved.

Steps to prevent cyber bullying include making social media accounts private, not sharing personal information like home addresses or phone numbers and not responding to offensive or rude messages.

The ACLU offers a free online publication titled “Students rights and responsibilities in the digital age.”

It can be found at aclu-wa. org website.

Some of the main points of the publication are listed here: • The US Constitution and the Washington Constitution guarantee freedom of expression for everyone, including students. Students do not

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give up their constitutional rights when they walk onto school grounds.

• In some situations, speech can be restricted at school, even if it would be protected in the community outside of school. To restrict your speech or impose discipline, the school must have a good reason to believe that your expression will disrupt school or infringe on the rights of others.

• Keep in mind that speech on controversial subjects may sometimes disrupt school if done at the wrong time or place

– such as giving a sexually suggestive speech at a school assembly, or promoting illegal drug use at a school function. In other cases, schools can limit controversial subjects if the school is sponsoring the speech – such as when the school publishes a newspaper. But in most situations, school administrators and teachers cannot prevent you from saying something just because it is controversial.

When speech on sensitive topics stirs passionate feelings, the best response is usually more speech – not less.

• True threats, defamatory statements (slander/ libel), and obscene speech are not protected speech, even if written online. You can be arrested and charged for tweeting a threat to another person.

• The constitutional right to freedom of expression generally does not cover speech that is, a true threat, a defamatory statement or obscene.

• Cyberbullying can get you in trouble with law and school authorities. If your messages online create a severe distraction to another See SOCIAL, Page 4

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You can say “no” to a search of you or your property, and you can ask to contact your parents.

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Wolverines primed for gridiron season

By Sam Paul-Barrette Special for the San Juan Island Journal

The Friday Harbor Wolverines football team opens the 2014 season in the most exciting manner possible: a home game against its biggest rival, the Orcas Island Vikings.

The kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday.

The early season matchup presents an even more interesting dynamic this year, with the two teams entering the season looking for new starts.

The Wolverines enter the 2B Northwest and are attempting to adjust to a new league, while Orcas is coming in to the season looking to reclaim their old glory under the guidance of a new head coach.

At stake will be the Island Cup, awarded to the winner

of the annual game. This year, league standings and playoff position will come into play, as both teams fall in the same league for the first time since 2006.

“When the Island Cup first came about it added a lot more interest to the game,” Friday Harbor coach Richard Ledford said.

Ledford enters the second year of his second tenure as coach. Orcas, after being a dominant power in 2B football between 2004 and 2011, has had some tough seasons recently, struggling with low numbers and a multitude of young players.

The Island Cup specifically has been very onesided, with Friday Harbor winning the last two encounters by a combined score of 110-0.

“It’ll bring out the best in both teams,” Ledford said.

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OPINION Letters to the Editor

Time to think about ‘us’ I am responding to the letter from Lopezian James Brady in the Weekly’s Aug. 12 issue. When I moved to the islands there was one ferry that took two trips to the mainland and two back each day. Now there are many super ferries and 49 daily trips. Our area of San Juan and Skagit counties has a greatly expanded population base. The extremely loud Growler jets are a poor fit in this situation and are bound to create more complaints as the Navy continues to expand the numbers of aircraft and activities at Whidbey.

As James stated our nation is seriously in debt and how not, since the United States spends more on “defense” than the next 25 counties combined. In 2009 the Department of Defense budget was 717 billion, 16 billion more than president Obama requested (Wikipedia).

Perhaps it is about time we slowed our war making. We could drop shoes and food and make friends instead of enemies. Have our adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan made us safer?

I’ll bet a “Department of Peace” could save us a lot of money and save a lot of lives as well.

Those who hope the base could be moved do “ask what we could do for our country”. Not rubber stamping every new defense industry war toy

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is something we can, and I believe, should do. I agree with James comment “it is time to think less about “me” and more about “us.”

The only difference is I feel “us” is the whole world not just the United States.

GREGG BLOMBERG Lopez Island

Generous spirit of giving and caring On the last day of the county fair, six-year-old Lily Compton walked up to the fair booth of the Community Foundation and handed us $50 in small allowance-sized bills, asking it to be given to the Family Resource Center’s mentoring program. Because the Foundation was doing a 50 percent match of contributions like Lily’s during the four days of the Fair, her contribution turned immediately into $75.

It was Lily’s youthful and generous spirit of giving and caring that characterized everyone’s fair contribution this year and enabled the Community Foundation to grant over $44,000 to the eight programs featured at the Fair.

Not a day goes by in the office of your Community Foundation that we don’t give thanks for the wonderful people who populate this rocky island and make it such a special place to live, give and grow.

Thank you, thank you and thank you, again.

SUSAN MATTHEWS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SJI Community Foundation

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Legion appealing not suing town

First, I do not officially speak for the American Legion in Friday Harbor, but as an American, although I have been a legion member and officer for over 25 years.

The American Legion is not suing the Town of Friday Harbor as is being portrayed in the local papers, both online and print. They are merely appealing a decision made by the Town Council as allowed by law.

At the crux of this matter is a mural on our concrete foundation wall facing the Port of Friday Harbor. This wall was designed, constructed and is owned by the American Legion Post 163, circa 1998 according to standards set by the town.

We consider our large wall as a canvas that can be used to illustrate art.

Nothing has ever been presented to establish this present mural as a “permanent” installation as that would be unrealistic. It surely will be a rotating display according to local artists ideas. In the past we have even entertained a project involving tiles made by school children, likened to the Spring Street Landing.

The Town Council disapproved our design due to the subject matter: the flag of the United States of America.

The Port Commissioner has agreed.

It is not the subject matter of the mural that is the issue, as the town and others object to, even though our opening display celebrates the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem, penned by Francis Scott

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Regarding allegations that the town had assured us that just “toning down the colors” could cure the problems – that is far from the truth. During discussions with town officials Mike Bergstrom and Administrator Duncan Wilson, it was revealed that even if we painted Lolita with goldfish swimming around her, there is no guarantee that that design would be approved either.

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and not paying my doctor.

Reimbursement from insurance companies is at an all time low. This scares me because we have lost 4 primary care practitioners in the last 6 months. Only some have been replaced.

The scuttle is that we can’t recruit because of the poor reimbursement to primary care medical professionals. Medicaid plans pay less than the cost of a receptionist and a med tech.

We have a large Medicaid population. Medicare has cut reimbursement by 20 percent across the board.

We can’t afford for this to get worse.

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ur state’s super wealthy social changers are at it again.

Two years after their money helped make charter schools possible, the Ballmers, the Gateses and the Nick Hanauer are using some of their loose millions to try to tighten gun laws in Washington.

They’ve made six- and seven-digit contributions to the campaign for Initiative 594, the measure on the November ballot which would expand the state’s background check law to cover most gun sales conducted at gun shows and online.

Their checks went to the Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility whose strategists will, sometime after Labor Day, start spending the dough on television commercials claiming wider use of background checks will bolster public safety without infringing on anyone’s Second Amendment rights.

The alliance can afford to wait Jerry because it is already getting a boost Cornfield from a million-dollar ad campaign paid for by its nonprofit alter ego, the The Petri Dish Center for Gun Responsibility.

Since Aug. 8, the center has been running dozens of 30-second commercials as part of an “education” campaign dubbed “Background Checks Make A Difference.”

The effort is set to end Sept. 5.

The ads stress the value of background checks for enhancing public safety but never mention the ballot measure that its political self is promoting. What’s nice about this campaign finance nuance is it also allows the Center for Gun Responsibility to keep secret the source of its money.

Center spokeswoman Molly Boyajian noted in an email that the nonprofit has received “gifts from local individuals, partner organizations, foundations, and our national partners.”

One of those partners is Everytown for Gun Safety, founded by Michael Bloomberg, the super rich exmayor of New York. He’s pledged to spend boatloads of money in every corner of the country to help enact tougher gun control laws and elect pro-gun control lawmakers. I-594 fits his investment profile perfectly.

While billionaires soak up attention for their prodigious checks, where is the National Rifle Association in all of this?

Is it possible the NRA, the established pulpit of the gun rights movement, will keep its money to itself in this fight?

The NRA does have a political action committee to oppose I-594. But its coffers are pretty much empty.

A significant infusion would be needed if the venerSee CORNFIELD, Page 8

PUBLIC MEETINGS n Marine Resources Committee, Sept. 3, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n Friday Harbor Town Council, Sept. 4, noon Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St. n SJI School District Board of Directors, Sept. 10, 5 p.m., Special meeting, FH High School Library, 285 Blair Ave. n Port of Friday Harbor Commission, Sept. 10, 4 p.m., Ernie’s Cafe, 744 Airport Circle Way n SJI Hospital Commission, Sept. 17, 5 p.m. Frank Wilson EMS Building, 1079 Spring St., Friday Harbor n OPALCO Board of Directors, Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m., OPALCO Office, 1034 Guard St. Friday Harbor n SJC Parks & Recreation Commission, Sept. 18, noon, 350 Court St. No. 8 Friday Harbor

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San Juan Island emergency medical services levy Q & A San Juan Island emergency medical services will seek a replacement six-year levy on the November 4 general election ballot.

Property values have dropped since the existing levy was passed. By the end of 2016, the estimated rev-

enue loss to EMS will be $4.2 million. This shortfall necessitated significant cuts to this year’s EMS budget.

Unless revenue is stabilized by this levy increase, future losses will require additional cuts.

The current levy rate is

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may have a chance. Doctors receive less and less for their services while insurance companies rake in more and more from patients.

Continued from page 6 left the island.

My solution is: send a message to the Insurance Commissioner that you will not stand for the insurance companies dodging payment to your providers. Tell your State Legislator that Medicaid is driving primary practice off the island. If enough voices cry out we

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35 cents per thousand of assessed property value.

Increasing the levy rate to 50 cents per thousand will replace some of the lost revenue due to declining property values and changes in insurance coverage due to the Affordable Care Act. If passed, this levy would replace the remaining two years of the current six year levy, and allow stable funding for personnel, ambu-

lances, equipment, and overall EMS operations for an additional six years, taking effect in 2015.

The levy funds about one-third of the total EMS budget and provides the equipment and training for our professional emergency medical technicians, paramedics and flight nurses available 24 hours a day,

you to all of you who stopped by to buy a brownie, spin the oil tanker Wheel of Fortune, and/or sign the petition at our booth at the County Fair.

All of your signatures will be attached to the comment letter that we will send to Canada in March -- saying “NO” to Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline expansion project and the additional 348 tankers a year exporting Canadian Tar

Sands crude oil through our islands.

An extra big thank you to the brownie bakers, booth helpers and supporters.

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What is an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy? An EMS levy is a property tax that pays for emergency medical help.

The EMS levy supports San Juan Island EMS, and not the hospital or the hospital’s emergency department. It is solely for EMS services.

While many junior taxing districts have permanent levies, voters have not approved permanent funding to sustain essential EMS services. Therefore, the EMS levy must be renewed every six years, an expensive and uncertain process.

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What areas comprise San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1? San Juan Island, plus Henry, Speiden, Stuart, Johns, Brown, and Pearl Islands form District No.1.

Its boundaries coincide with those of the San Juan Island EMS district, but the EMS agency is distinct from the hospital. Voting yes indicates your support for San Juan Island EMS only, and not the hospital.

Why do we need a new levy before the current one expires? The current levy rate is 35 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property value. Property values have dropped since the existing levy was passed. Increasing the levy rate to 50 cents per thousand will partially

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replace the revenue lost over the past four years due to declining property values. If passed, this levy would replace the remaining two years of the current six-year levy, and allow stable funding for personnel, ambulances, equipment, and overall EMS operations. It would take effect in 2015.

Why does EMS need to increase its levy? In past years, property values were higher, resulting in more taxes paid to support EMS (even though the levy rate was lower— at 35 cents). This shortfall necessitated significant cuts to this year’s EMS budget.

By the end of 2016, the estimated tax revenue loss to EMS will be $4.2 million.

Unless revenue is stabilized by this levy increase, future losses will require additional cuts.

How much will the levy cost the taxpayer? This levy requests 50 cents per thousand dollars of a property’s assessed value. It would result in a maximum EMS tax of $100 per year for property valued at $200,000.

What does this levy afford district residents?

Professional emergency medical technicians, paramedics and flight nurses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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How many votes does the levy need to pass? To pass, the levy needs a three-fifths majority.

What happens if the levy does not pass? The existing levy does not cover current service costs. If this levy does not pass, our EMS will continue to operate until the end of 2016, although some services may be reduced, or residents may be charged for EMS services not covered by insurance.

Are we charged now for EMS assistance? Residents of the EMS district currently pay no out-of-pocket expenses for EMS services, including medevac flights on Island Air Ambulance. Your insurance company, however, may be billed.

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Saturday, Sept. 6 Chamber Music San Juans, 7:30 p.m., SJ Community Theatre.

Internationally acclaimed musicians share works of some of the most popular classical composers. Tickets: $26 adults, $13 student reserved, $5 student RUSH. Info, 3783210, www.sjctheatre.org

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The San Juan Island Library partners with Skagit Valley College to offer four workshops on using PC computers. Four consecutive Wednesdays in September at the college, taught by library staff. The first session is for the novice: you’ll get comfortable with the components, what you are looking at on the screen, using the cursor and the mouse.

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Staying SAFE for school

Monday, Sept. 8 Dance Happy classes for children, ages 2 1/2 to 12 years old, will begin on Monday, Sept. 8.

Bill and Rita Ament offer classes in creative, preballet, ballet, tap, hip hop and zumba for kids.

There is a new mommy and me class, called zumbini, for ages 3 months to 3 years. Also offering an adult beginners/intermediate tap class.

To register and reserve your space, call Bill and Rita 378-9628 or go to www.amentdancehappy. com.

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Continued from page 9 Services co-sponsor an information meeting for people with vision loss and their families. Learn about new assistive technologies that might help. Get information about programs available through Tri County Low

Hospice of San Juan

Vision Services, Washington State Library, the Veteran’s Administration,Washington State Department of Services for the Blind, and non-profit organizations.

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Open Mic for Writers San Juan Island Library main salon, Free. Open Mic continues.

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Writers are invited to read their works; complete or in-progress, poetry or prose.

It’s an inspiring evening. Light refreshments are served.

Saturday, Sept. 20

The San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion to the WSU Display Gardens in Mount Vernon.

Depart on the 8:05 a.m. ferry, return on the 4:45 p.m. ferry Cost: $30 Additional cost will be a return ferry ticket and lunch and a stop at the market in Anacortes for lunch.

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Book signing at museum “War of the Whales” by Joshua Horwitz tells the true story of how a crusading environmental attorney, Joel Reynolds, stumbles on one of the US Navy’s bestkept secrets – a submarine surveillance system that floods entire ocean basins with high-intensity sound.

After marine biologist Ken Balcomb witnesses a mysterious mass stranding whales near his research station in the Bahamas, he must confront an oath of secrecy he swore to the Navy in his youth.

When Balcomb and Reynolds team up to expose the truth behind an epidemic of mass strandings, the stage is set for a climactic showdown that pits

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admirals against activists, rogue submarines against weaponized dolphins, and national security against the need to safeguard the ocean environment.

Reynolds is Natural Resources Defense Council’s western director. He has led several of NRDC’s largest campaigns, including campaigns to protect the gray whale birthing lagoon and World Heritage Site at Laguna San Ignacio in Baja Calif., to reduce ocean noise pollution, and, most recently, to stop the Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska.

Balcomb is a pioneer in photo-identification of cetaceans and is the founder of Orca Survey (1976), a study of Pacific Northwest southern resident Killer Whales (Orcas), and the founder of the Whale Museum in 1979. To pursue his primary

interest in whale research, he founded the non-profit Center for Whale Research in 1985 and is its senior scientist.

The Sept. 12 event will begin with a meet and greet at The Whale Museum at 6 p.m. followed by a program and book signing at the San Juan Grange at 6:30 p.m.

A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested to help cover venue and travel costs. For more information call 360-3784710 ext. 23. The Whale Museum is located in Friday Harbor at 62 First St. N. Founded in 1976, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. The Whale Museum can be found on-line at www.whalemuseum.org.

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

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A $40,000 grant has been awarded to the San Juan Community Home Trust by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the domestic anti-poverty program of the U. S. Catholic Bishops.

The Catholic Campaign supports programs where low-income people participate on the governing board of the organization, which makes it a good fit with Community Land Trusts, since the trusts aim to have one-third of their board positions filled by residents of their permanently affordable homes.

The grant funds will be applied towards the operating costs of the Home Trust.

Additionally, funds will be used to send homeowner board members to the fall gathering of the Northwest Community Land Trusts Coalition in West Glacier, Mont. in September.

A portion of the funds will also be applied to design costs associated with planning Phase 2 of Sun Rise, which is now underway.

The Home Trust has built 29 permanently affordable homes in two neighborhoods in Friday Harbor and

has secured land for up to 106 more homes. Current plans are to add 12 more homes to undeveloped land off of Grover Street East.

The National CLT Network was also awarded a $478,000 Strategic National Grant from CCHD to the support the growth of CLTs nationwide. This grant significantly increases the Network’s capacity to foster new Community Land Trusts, expand nationwide advocacy efforts and develop resident leadership.

Continued from page 7 able organization intends to deliver a serious counterpunch.

The NRA did contribute $25,000 to its PAC in July then spent most of it on staff, probably to have them survey the landscape. They couldn’t have liked what they discovered.

An Elway Poll in July found 70 percent of voters – many of them in the vote-rich Pugetopolis – “inclined” to back Initiative 594. Three months earli-

er, in April, an Elway Poll found the level of support at 72 percent.

Things could turn quickly. They did in 1995 when voters initially embraced a gun control-type measure then rejected it. Of late the state’s electorate has been in the mood for reshaping society in ways the government won’t. They’ve privatized liquor and legalized marijuana, charter schools and gay marriage.

Last year, voters seemed primed to pass a foodlabeling initiative until opponents shelled out $22 million to successfully

defeat it.

The NRA can’t fork out that kind of money, nor must it. Neither can it hope to succeed on its reputation alone.

NRA leaders must decide whether it is worth trying to convince voters in one state in the far corner of the country to defeat an initiative, or focus on keeping members of Congress from

changing the background check law for the nation.

The next few days will be very telling.

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SAN JUAN ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Position open for 2014-15: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CO-PIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR 4.8 hrs/day $19.65/hr Dental, vision and partial medicalbenefits avail.

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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, August 26, 2014 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 12 -2014: Ordinance Amending Ordinance 252013, Revising the San Juan County 2014 Budget for Beginning Cash Balances SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Beginning Cash Balances increases beginning cash balances for all County funds by about $1,175,663, with a net increase to the County budget of about $1,422,802.

ORDINANCE No. 13 -2014: Ordinance Amending Ordinance 252013 Revising the San Juan County 2014 Budget for Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds appropriations in the amount of $416,650.

ORDINANCE No. 14 -2014: Ordinance Amending Ordinance 252013 by Revising the San Juan County 2014 Budget for Emergency Appropriations SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $519,560.

The ordinances are 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 business 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) 3707470.

This notice of adoption serves as the notice of publication required by RCW 36.70A.290(2).

LEGAL NO. SJ585610 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder.

September 3, 2014.

Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, Pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130; & Notice of SEPA Determination Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Six Year Transportation Improvement program 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2020, pursuant to RCW 36.81.121 and RCW 36.81.130, which requires that each year an updated transportation plan is presented for public comment and review.

The hearing will begin at or after 8:45, Friday, September 19, 2014 in the Council Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Interested parties are encouraged to attend & submit oral comments or to provide written comments at or prior to the hearing. To allow for distribution to Planning Commissioners, written comments submitted prior to the hearing should be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2014. If written comments will be submitted at the hearing, please provide 12 copies.

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review. An Environmental Checklist for the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program was reviewed, it was determined that adoption of the proposed program will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and 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 September 3, 2014. Comments on this determination must be submitted by September 17, 2014.

Following a final decision 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 Hearings Board the appeal period is 60 days.

Copies of the Plan, SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination and associated documents are available from the San Juan County Community Development & Planning Department or will be mailed on request. For copies or to submit comments contact Julie Thompson, San Juan County CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7588, or ju-

liet@sanjuanco.com. For more information contact Rachel Dietzman at 370-0500 or racheld@sanjuanco.com.

LEGAL NO. SJ585617 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder September 3, 2014.

please contact Council Chair Rick Hughes at 360-370-7474 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558.

LEGAL NO. SJ585593 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder.

September 3, 10, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER EXPENDITURES OF RURAL SALES AND USE TAX OUT OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposal to make a distribution out of the Public Facilities Improvement Fund. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, September 15, 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 notice.

At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed expenditure.

After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the proposal that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposal may then be adopted with or without modifications.

SUMMARY: County Council desires to partner with State Parks to complete a composting toilet on Patos Island.

It is seeking to authorize $2,500 for that purpose. The project is a capital project owned by a public entity and used by tourists as well as local residents. As such, it is eligible for funding from the Public Facilities Improvement Fund.

Expenditures from the Public Facilities Improvement Fund require a public hearing.

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 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

For more information on the proposal

San Juan County Human Services Transportation Plan Update Request for Proposals San Juan County is seeking letter proposals to update our Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) in compliance with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) requirements.

The County is seeking a qualified Consultant to submit a letter proposal presenting an efficient approach to updating our HSTP with limited funding that focuses specifically on the needs of persons with disabilities, older adults and individuals with lower incomes within San Juan County. With an updated HSTP, the County will be able to apply to continue applying for funds that improve transportation services for the targeted populations to effectively coordinate transportation resources.

All consultant applications shall be evaluated on the following: 1. Demonstrated ability to successfully complete a HSTP, particularly in Washington State 2. Experience working in San Juan County 3. Knowledge of the transportation issues and challenges associated with the targeted populations in San Juan County 4. Approach to updating the HSTP and leveraging available funds and resources to obtain Final Draft by November 2014, including tabulation of level of effort per task and list of recommended stakeholders 5. List of references knowledgeable of quality of work in similar areas The County will provide GIS/graphics assistance and facilitate public meetings.

Please submit one electronic copy of your letter Proposal with a maximum page limit of 6 pages (three doublesided pages), in addition to a cover letter that lists your business license with the state, a list of references and project schedule to: Christopher Aiken, Mobility Manager San Juan County Health and Community Services ChristopherA@sanjuanco.com

All submittals must be received by Wednesday, September 17, 2014.

No submittals will be accepted after that date and time. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Christopher Aiken (360) 370-7512.

Subsequent phone interviews may be required with successful applicants. Successful applicants must also be able to meet all County contracting requirements.

San Juan County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and womenowned consultant firms to respond.

San Juan County assumes no obligations of any kind for expenses incurred by any respondent to this invitation.

LEGAL NO. SJ585629 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder.

September 3, 10, 2014.

SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Low Income Housing Funds Not for profit organizations or developers involved in acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of housing affordable to people with very low incomes are eligible to apply for funds administered by the San Juan County Housing Bank Commission.

Funding is not available for individuals purchasing or rehabbing their own homes. September 30, 2014, is the deadline for applications. Approximately $28,000 is currently available. The funds may be disbursed either as grants or loans, and there is no limit on individual grant amounts. The funds must be used for acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of housing developments or units within housing developments for persons with incomes below 50 percent of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median annual income (50% of San Juan County median annual income for a family of four is $31,250). The application form is available under Notices on the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home page: http://sanjuanco.com More information about this funding is available from Melanie Rollins, Affordable Housing Coordinator, San Juan County Health and Community Services, (360) 3707526.

LEGAL NO. SJ585624 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sounder.

September 3, 2014.

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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES AGENDA - TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street Thursday, September 4, 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 5 min.) Council discussion of a joint letter with San Juan County regarding a transportation bill (Est. 45 min.) Presentation by Beckwith Consulting Group regarding the Sunshine Alley Urban Planning Project (Est. 15 min.) Presentation by SJC Economic Development Council requesting 2015 funding for staffing

and other projects (Est. 15 min.) Presentation by SJI Chamber of Commerce requesting 2015 funding for staffing the Visitors Information Center and other events (Est. 45 min.) Payment of Claims and Payroll Approval of Minutes Future Agenda Items Citizen Response Adjourn AGENDA - TOWN COUNCIL Town Council Chambers 60 Second Street Thursday, September 4, 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.) Proclamation - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Est. 40 min.) Administrator’s Report (Est. 10 min.) Resolution No. 2057 Authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Richard Lawson Construction, Inc. for the Spring Street Water Sewer Main Replacement Project (Est. 10 min.) Resolution No. 2058 Authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Mike Carlson Enterprises, Inc. for the Blair Avenue Reconstruction Project (Est. 5 min.) Ordinance No. 1541 Accepting the final plat for Homes for Islanders - Heritage Court to the Town of Friday Harbor (Est. 5 min.) Resolution No. 2059 Accepting the bills of sale from

Homes for Islanders for certain improvements of the Town water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems in Heritage Court located on Grover Street (Est. 5 min.) Resolution No. 2060 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with the Association of Washington Cities Risk Management Service Agency to insure the Friday Harbor Transportation Benefit District (Est. 5 min.) Resolution No. 2061 Setting a date for public hearing to consider the vacation of public right of way for a portion of Vine Street (Est. 5 min.) Resolution No. 2062 Accepting a bid proposal for a vactor trailer (Est. 10 min.) Ordinance No. 1542 Granting a non-exclusive franchise

to Rock Island, Inc., 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. 15 min.) Council Updates Citizen Response Adjourn LEGAL NO. FH585826 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

September 3, 2014.

MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of ELVERA HINKLE, Deceased.

No. 14 4 05051 6 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 persons having a claim against the decedent must, before the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) 30 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 provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate estate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION 27th day of August, 2014.

The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington on August 21, 2014 at Friday Harbor, WA that the foregoing is true and correct.

ANTHONY D. VIVENZIO, WSBA #4984 Attorney for Notice Agent Charles Hinkle Address for Mailing or Service: 540 Guard St., Ste. 220 PO Box 208, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J584292 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

August 27, September 3, 10, 2014.

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

No. 14 4 05052 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the personal representative’s attorney(s) at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.040.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.040.051 and 11.040.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: September 3, 2014 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Susanna Salsbury ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: PO Box 306 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: GODDULANGLIE Margaret C. Langlie, WSBA #12714 LEGAL NO. J585419 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

September 3, 10, 17, 2014.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate of ANN LOUISE HAGEN, Deceased.

NO. 14 4 05048 6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Per-

sonal 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 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 filing copy of Notice to Creditors with Clerk of Court: 08/08/14 Date of first publication: August 20, 2014.

Personal Representative: /s/Steven R. Hagen Steven R. Hagen Attorneys for Personal Representative:/s/Timothy L. Austin Timothy L. Austin, WSBA 02939 Betts Austin , PLLC 11120 N.E. 2nd St., Suite 200 Bellevue, WA 98004 Telephone: (425) 450 3307 Fax: (425) 450-3310 LEGAL NO. J582647 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

August 20, 27, September 3, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Matter of the Estate of: MARGARET R. KNOWLES, Deceased.

NO. 14-4-05047-8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate.

Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever

barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

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

Date of first publication: September 3, 2014 Personal Representative: JANE M. KNOWLES ELLSWORTH aka JAIME M. ELLSWORTH Dated: 8/19/14 /s/Mary L. Stone MARY L. STONE/WSBA#17327 Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 623 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-6778 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: San Juan Co. Superior Court, Cause No. 14-4-05047-8 LEGAL NO. J585591 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

September 3, 10, 17, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DAVID A. FOX; UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE DAVID FOX REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2013; DUSTIN M. FOX; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF WASHINGTON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint, Defendants.

No. 14-2-05102-7 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE DEFENDANTS Unknown Heirs and Devisees of David A. Fox; Unknown Successor Trustee of the David Fox Revocable Living Trust dated November 1, 2013; and any persons or parties claiming to have any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty (60) days after August 27, 2014, and defend the real property foreclosure action in San Juan County Superior Court, and answer the complaint of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., (“Plaintiff”).

You are asked to serve a copy of your answer or responsive pleading upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff at its office stated below. In case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you

according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

The purpose of this lawsuit is to obtain a judgment, and if not immediately paid, to be satisfied through the foreclosure of real property located in San Juan County, Washington, and legally described as follows: LOT 2, SHORT PLAT OF WOODSIDE FARM 2, A PRIVATE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF SHORT PLATS, AT PAGES 28, 28A, 28B, 28C AND 28D, IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF W.M..

TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS THE ROADS AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF THE SHORT PLAT AS A MEANS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR PRIVATE ROAD PURPOSES AS GRANTED AND DECLARED IN THE DEDICATION OF A SHORT PLAT OF WOODSIDE FARM 2, A PRIVATE SUBDIVISION. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 153 Deer Point Road, Olga, WA 98279.

DATED this 20th day of August, 2014.

RCO LEGAL, P.S. By/s/Synova M. L. Edwards Synova M. L. Edwards, WSBA #43063 Attorneys for Plaintiff 13555 SE 36th Street, Ste 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 LEGAL NO. J584275 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2014.

The Port of Friday Harbor will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 5pm at Ernie’s Cafe at 744 Airport Circle Drive, Friday Harbor, WA. The purpose of this meeting is for the Commission to conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Airport Master Plan Update.

For questions please contact Deanna Eltinge at (360)378-2688.

LEGAL NO. J585832 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands September 3, 2014.

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T his is a question that deserves some deep soul searching. There is no doubt that our beloved local Orcas – SRKW’s aka southern resident killer whales – are at risk of extinction in this century if things keep going the way they are. Since the beginning of this year we have lost two more individuals, bring the population down to 78, the lowest it has been since 1985 (77individuals). However, the total number of whales in this beleaguered population is not as relevant as the number of breeding age whales and the success rate of their reproduction.

It takes twelve to twenty or more years for a baby whale to grow up and become a member of the breeding population. Females mature in their teens, but males seem to require longer before contributing to the gene pool – twenty to forty year olds father a disproportionate number of babies. And, then the babies have to survive. There are only 18 females and 3 males currently in their prime breeding years, and offspring survival has not been very good in recent years due to a variety of causes. We used to calculate that female SRKW’s would have an average 5.35 viable calves in a 25.2 year reproductive lifespan, but the rate is much less than that now. Additionally, it is sobering to note that all but one of the males born in the 1980’s is now dead. Six surviving females born in that decade have produced only seven calves, and six of these are male. What went on then?

And, what is still going on?

The 1980’s saw an overall abundance of Age 3-5 year old Chinook salmon in the inland waters of the Salish Sea (Georgia Strait, Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound) of 3.5 million fish early in the decade reduced to 1.5 million by the end of the decade. In the recent two decades this number has varied between one million and two million 3-5 year old Chinook salmon estimated (FRAM model, statistical estimate based upon fisheries and escapements) in the Salish Sea system. The SRKW population was recovering

from captures during this same time frame, and reached nearly 100 whales by 1995; and, then they rapidly “crashed” to 80 whales by 2001, with the decline driven by mortalities.

Chinook abundance modeled for this latter time period of SRKW decline was 1 to 1.5 million 3-5 year-olds in the Salish Sea. The food requirement for 100 SRKW’s is at least 600,000 of these fish per year, so clearly there was opportunity for Human competition for this resource. And, there remains opportunity for enlightened Human management of activities affecting Chinook abundance, for fisheries, whale recovery and ecosystem requirements (nutrients for the forest, etc.).

It is obvious that we should support Chinook salmon recovery in the Salish Sea as much as possible if we would like to see the SRKW population recover and frequent the waters around our islands. These whales will swim a thousand miles to find their

food, and we know that they will eat some other fish to survive, just barely. This summer should serve as a “wake-up” that are “resident” whales are dwindling to dangerously low numbers. We can watch “transient” killer whales, and minke whales, humpback whales, etc.; but, the “resident” Orca provide the indicator of the health of the local ecosystem that we all depend upon.

Lets keep them around.

By reading to this point, you have begun to answer the question “What shall we do?”: Inform yourself by finding out what is going on with issues that affect the health of our local ecosystem. Hint: coal mining and transport, CO2 emissions and climate change, persistent organic pollutants (POP’s), and marine development are among the issues. Then, do what you can at home and in your daily life to tread lightly on what you call your environment.

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