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Human remains found at Moran shrouded in mystery Cali Bagby/Staff photos and Contributed photos
Far left: The body of Mehmet Tokgozoglu (pictured at bottom left) was discovered near a walking trail around Cascade Lake. Left: A newspaper found with Tokgozoglu.
by CALI BAGBY Assistant Editor
A man walks into a popular park in June. He has a tent and a backpack that includes only a few items and heads for a remote area of the forest. He never leaves the park. His body is found months later. His death is a mystery and his life turns out to be shrouded in a fog of unanswered questions. No one seems to know how the man got to Orcas or even his whereabouts for the last year. “We’ve run into a lot of dead ends,” said San Juan County Coroner Randy Gaylord.
Election 2014 | Preview of measures, races by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor
Midterm elections rarely draw the big-time voter turnout typical of a presidential election year. But with three contested county office races, including sheriff, and no fewer than six local property tax or bond measures on the Nov. 4 election ballot, San Juan County voters have plenty to pay attention to in the run-up to the 2014 general election. “That’s an unusual number,” Auditor Milene Henley said of the property tax measures. “No one would be affected by all six, of course; the most would be three (Friday Harbor). But at least one or two would apply to everyone. I’d say that’s probably the most interesting thing about the ballot.” But certainly not the only thing. In fact, rules governing firearms, purchase or possession of, could become more onerous or less restrictive depending on the outcome of statewide Initiative 591 and Initiative 594.
And, the Legislature would be required to allocate enough funding to reduce class size and increase staff support for all K-12 schools – more for high-poverty area schools – should Initiative 1351 pass. In the federal arena, Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, must fend off a challenge from Republican opponent B.J. Guillot to secure an eighth consecutive two-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Closer to home, incumbent state Rep. Kristine Lytton, D-Anacortes, is vying against San Juan Island’s own Daniel Miller, Jr., Republican Party challenger, in the 40th District legislative race. The outcome of the November election will also determine who will manage three county offices for the next four years. The treasurer’s race pits two candidates making a first-ever bid for public office, Tony Fyrqvist and Rhonda Pederson, while two-term incumbent Joan White faces political newcomer Nancy Vejvoda in the non-partisan contest for clerk of the court (the position oversees business affairs of
superior and juvenile courts). In arguably the highest profile of the local races, first-term incumbent Rob Nou takes on Deputy Ron Krebs in the race for San Juan County Sheriff. Nou garnered 66 percent of ballots cast in 2010 to earn a four-year term in the top tier of local law enforcement. A repeated landslide appears unlikely this year, however, as the San Juan County Deputy Sheriff ’s Guild, which represents the department’s sworn officers and dispatch staff, 28 in all, up-ended the status quo last week by throwing its support behind Krebs’ candidacy, endorsing the eight-year department veteran and first-time sheriff candidate. Since pocketbook issues tend to draw voters and with a half-dozen local property tax or bond measures on the ballot, turnout for the Nov. 4 could be big, midterm or not. All voters in all precincts will have opportunity to weigh in on San Juan County Proposition 1, which would replace and continue for anoth-
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A fisherman discovered the decomposed human remains on Sept. 6. The body was found – with a wallet – in a collapsed tent located off-trail in a secluded area of Moran State Park near the bridge over the Cascade Lake lagoon. Moran State Park is a 5,579-acre camping park with five freshwater lakes and over 30 miles of hiking trails. On Sept. 16, the remains were positively identified as Mehmet Tokgozoglu, a 51-year-old design engineer born in Kansas, according to Gaylord. Although the body was severely decomposed and partially skeletonized, one hand was in good enough condition to pull fingerprints. Tokgozoglu worked for Raytheon, a defense contractor and industrial corporation, until 2006, and as he had a security clearance, his fingerprints were found in the FBI’s database. Gaylord worked with Snohomish Medical Examiner’s Office to positively match the prints. As for the
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‘Back to School’ barbecue You know you live on Orcas Orcas PTSA’s annual Back to School Barbecue is Friday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. and is also the kickoff of the Friday Night Roller Skating Season. Meet special guest, new Superintendent Eric Webb. The free barbecue will be near the school cafeteria. There will be hot dogs, lemonade and brownies. Bring a side dish – no chips please. Skating in the middle school gym is 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $5 or $12 for a family.
Guitar building needs $$ Last scholastic year, with the help of Orcas Island Education Foundation, the Orcas High School introduced a new course in STEM Guitar Building. The hands-on course gained an instant popularity with students as an approach that immediately applies the concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – hence the name STEM. “The students were immensely engaged in the course, and that made instructing it incredibly enjoyable,” said teacher Corey Wiscomb. “The students were into it, and some students that normal-
ly couldn't wait to be out of a class were even asking me to come in before and after school. When you get that kind of energy from students you have to step up and challenge them even more in appropriate ways.” One of the challenges that Wiscomb hopes to add to the course is in computeraided-design through the purchase of a CNC Router, an electronic tool used to cut out the designs made via computer into various materials such as metal and wood. It's at the cutting-edge (pun intended) of manufacturing guitars, combining functional and creative-artistic elements
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with the latest in technology. Wiscomb hopes to use the CNC machine to create guitar bodies and neck parts. The router doesn't come cheap though. Final price tag is about $18,000. After instructing at a summer seminar this past July, Wiscomb received a $2,000 grant from a tech company that backs STEM classes. That combined with some Perkins grant funds, the school has just over $3,000 started toward the goal. “Right now we are paying another school with a CNC Router to manufacture these parts for us – about $100 per student – and we take over from there doing the rest of the work by hand.” If you are interested in donating, visit http://igg. me/at/ohscnc. The fundraiser is live until Oct. 15.
The Sounder asked for fun, colorful photos of island life and these were our first two submissions. By Oct. 30 we will pick one winner to receive a three-month subscription to the Sounder. Send your photos to circulation@islandssounder.com. Terri Kaplan took the photo of a local crow enjoying coffee and conversation and Mari Gardner took the image of her Smart car.
Profile: Maple Rock and West Beach Farms
The Orcas Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Farm Tour on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to see Black Dog Farm, Maple Rock Farm, Coffelt Farm and West Beach Farm. The Sounder profiled Coffelt Farm on Sept. 10.
Maple Rock Farm Maple Rock Farm was founded in the year 2000 by John Steward on the old Pinneo homestead near
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West Sound. The farm quickly outgrew the original site and began farming on small satellite farms in different locations around the island. Maple Rock operates mainly as a “Community Supported Agriculture” farm. Members pre-pay for farm goods on a scheduled basis. Steward’s business and farming partner Jared Blackinton combined forces with Geddes Martin of Ship Bay to start the pizzeria “Hogstone’s Wood Oven.” They also offer a side menu of dishes inspired by what is growing in the fields as well as the bounty of foraged edibles on Orcas.
West Beach Farm West Beach Farm is the new kid on the block of Orcas farms. It was originally the Englehartson farm and was
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in their family for two generations. Four years ago, the Thompson family purchased the 20-acre farm and began to renovate the land. The farm was familiar to the Thompsons as it was next door to their current home. “We always thought it was such a beautiful property,” said Hailey Thompson Averna, currently living in the updated farm house with her husband Nate Averna and their ninemonth-old son Giovanni. They currently have four cows, two milking goats, 17 sheep, three pigs, chickens, turkeys, dogs and cats. A large garden surrounds the farm house where pasture had been for nearly a century. Friends and family who come to visit have learned they are expected to lend a hand. Usually they are rewarded with a meal of farm-raised meats and produce.
Wine and cheese reception hosted by Rachel Newcombe and Mia Kartiganer at Mia’s Cafe - Wednesday, October 8th, 5-7pm A portion of the proceeds of the sale of art will be donated to the Library Expansion Fund.
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County sheriff’s log Sept. 10: An Orcas Island male adult was stopped for speeding and received a speeding citation and a criminal citation for driving with a suspended license. • An Orcas woman returned home to find a portion of her fence removed and replaced by the neighbor's fence. The deputy responded and settled the situation. Sept. 11: An Orcas woman reported unauthorized use of her credit card. The woman realized there were several unauthorized charges to her account. The charges were made to the ferry services. • A Lopez deputy responded to a call of a juvenile male in possession of a “bud” of marijuana. Sept. 12: Working with information provided to the police, a Lopez deputy responded to a place of business of a wanted male adult and took him into custody without problem. • An Orcas deputy responded to reported theft of merchandise from the Orcas Village Store. The suspect left the area possibly on the Anacortes boat that was loading. It was determined no crime had been committed since the merchandise was recovered prior to the suspect leaving the store. • An Orcas deputy provided with specific information concerning a possible DUI contacted a 19-year-old male who was in a vehicle and in the company of younger teenagers. The deputy completed a consent search and found several cans and bottles of alcoholic beverages. The male was arrested and cited for DUI and a teenage female was referred to the juvenile depart-
ELECTION FROM 1 er six years a property tax increase approved by voters in 2009. That measure came with a “sunset clause” built in. The ‘09 increase expires in 2015 unless renewed by voters. At 18 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, Prop. 1 would generate roughly $1.1 million beginning in 2015 and is earmarked for 10 functions within the county fold, including parks, public health, senior services and maintenance of Islands’ Oil Spill
ment as a minor in possession of alcohol. Sept. 13: Lopez deputies responded to an alleged suicide threat. The incident involved a family disagreement and it was determined there was no suicide threat or attempt. • A Lopez deputy responded to a reported accident near the Lopez dump. The damage did not meet the criteria to complete Washington State Collision Report. • A San Juan deputy responded to a reported hit-and-run accident in a commercial parking lot. The investigating deputy estimated the damage at $2,000. No suspect information at this time. • A Lopez deputy responded to a reported runaway child. Upon his arrival the request was canceled. • Lopez deputies responded to a report of a male adult who attempted to harm himself. The male was treated by EMS and a Mental Health Professional was contacted. Sept. 14: An Orcas deputy stopped a vehicle, driven by an adult male, for a badly damaged windshield. A check of the driver’s status revealed the driver’s license was suspended. Sept. 15: An Orcas deputy took a report of a vehicle prowl. The vehicle was unlocked and not damaged. A small amount of paper currency was removed from the vehicle. There are no suspects at this time. Sept. 16: A Lopez deputy responded to Odlin Park on a loose dog complaint. The deputy learned it was repeatedly on the loose. The dog was friendly. The owners were given a warning letter.
General election voter turnout • 2010: 81 percent • 2012: 89 percent • 2013: 63 percent • 2014: Aug. 5 primary, 41.45 percent 2014 SJC registered voters: 11,966 – SJC Elections Office Association equipment. “Assessed values have gone down since 2009,” Henley said. “The 18 cents is merely replacing what
was there before at the same level. It’s not a new tax.” In addition to county Prop. 1 and a school bond measure, Lopez voters will also weigh in on a new tax, a one-year “excess levy” that would generate $115,000 for the Lopez Solid Waste District. Voters on Orcas will cast votes for county Prop. 1 and a school property measure, for technology and facility upgrades as well. On San Juan, voters will weigh in on Prop. 1 and an extension and increase in the public hospital district’s property tax.
‘Leave no trace’ events The San Juan County Council is working on a draft resolution supporting a “Leave No Trace” ethic in San Juan County. The resolution is a result of the local Terrestrial Managers Working Group, which reached out to the National Leave No Trace Center in Boulder, Colo. for help with trainings to instill principles in locals and visitors. “Leave No Trace” is a nationwide program devoted to responsible use of public lands. The center is sending out a Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Training Team and hosting events September 25-29. The workshops are:
• Thursday, September 25: San Juan Island: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., meeting room downstairs at Key Bank, Friday Harbor. • Friday, Sept. 26: Lopez Island: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Love Dog Café. • Sunday, Sept. 28: Orcas: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Moran State Park, Cascade Lake, Day Use Kitchen Shelter. Saturday, Sept. 27: Traveling Trainer Activities, Watmough Bay on Lopez and South Beach American Camp, on San Juan,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP to the county parks office parks@ sanjuan.com or 378-8420.
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Deputy saves men from fire by COLLEEN SMITH Editor/Publisher
It was a beautiful day and Doug Maya had just finished playing soccer with his girlfriend’s daughter Jayna. As they drove down Roche Harbor Road in Friday Harbor on Aug. 30, Maya noticed smoking coming out of an RV in a mobile home park. “At first it looked like someone was cooking or burning something,” he said. “But then I smelled it – and I know the smell of a structure fire well.” As a San Juan County Sheriff ’s Deputy on Orcas and a volunteer firefighter, Maya immediately went into action. He looked inside and could see a pair of legs on the floor through the smoke. After yelling for
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the person to wake up, Maya went inside and pulled him out. After regaining consciousness, the young man asked him to help his friend. Maya went back inside the RV, which was now fully engulfed in smoke, and assisted another man out. The deputy then called 911. San Juan Island firefighters arrived at the scene
shortly after, at about 3:20 p.m., and pulled a smoldering mattress and other simmering household items out of the RV, extinguishing the lot before any of it burst into flames. “There was quite a bit of toxic smoke coming off that mattress,” San Juan Island Fire Department Assistant Chief Brad Creesy said. The two occupants were transported to Peace Island Hospital, evaluated and released. “I felt a little naked because I didn’t have any gear, but it was a small space with easy access – if things went sideways I could have gotten out,” Maya said. “Afterwards, I got back in the truck and Jayna’s eyes were huge,” Maya said. “I said, ‘Okay, let’s go!’ You just don’t really think about it.”
Ferry ‘bomb’ mishap on 9/11 by CALI BAGBY Assistant Editor
On Sept. 11, two Lopez men threw five pieces of luggage overboard into the Salish Sea after incorrectly assuming that the bags contained bombs. “The guys who threw the bags overboard were probably acting out of the idea that they were protecting people on the boat,” said San Juan County Undersheriff Bruce Distler. “But we’ll never know for sure what was in those bags.” That morning a man from California flew to Seattle and caught a shuttle from the airport to the ferry terminal in Anacortes. He was traveling with five bags of luggage and his dog. He was on his way to Lopez to do electrical work for a client. On the shuttle he met a man from Lopez and asked him if there was a luggage cart at the terminal to help him carry his gear, weighing about 50 pounds each, on the boat. According to the deputy, who later filed the official report, the man from Lopez
was suspicious about the Californian, who claimed to live on Lopez, but “seemed to know very little about the island.” Despite these suspicions, the Lopez man, who met up with a friend in a pick-up truck at the terminal, offered to help the Californian. The two helped him load his bags into their vehicle. Then the visitor took his dog for a walk, but misjudged the timing of the ferry loading traffic. As the pick-up rolled onto the boat, the California man ran to catch up and found himself on the boat not able to find the vehicle. Meanwhile the two Lopezians searched the boat for the man they had helped. “They were both looking for each other and missing one another,” said Distler. “And to make things more complicated it was 9/11.” The significance of the day donned on one of the Lopezians as they realized that they had carried on bags to the ferry and were unaware of the contents. Back at the truck, they opened the bags and found
electrical equipment, including a black box with wires sticking out. They proceeded to throw the luggage overboard near the northeast portion of Decatur Island. The Californian later told a deputy that the bags contained “most of his earthly possessions” and that none of the items were for making bombs, but were used for electrical work. The two men later explained to ferry workers what had happened and they notified the Sheriff 's Office, leading to a deputy meeting all three men at the Lopez landing. The deputy reported that the two Lopezians' actions would not be written up as a criminal act as they were not using “malicious intent, but rather genuine concern.” The case is considered civil in nature and the men will be responsible for replacing the items or providing restitution to the property owner. “It's obvious they cared, but there are different ways to take care of it,” said Distler. “When in doubt call the ferry workers first.”
“Economic Inequality: American Attitudes and Political Responses” Professor Leslie McCall will present the policy implications of America’s concern about economic inequality, the connections politicians make between inequality and opportunity, and inequality as a civil rights issue.
Sunday, October 5, 4:00 p.m., Orcas Center Tickets are $10 at Darvill’s or at the door.
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s an avid hiker, I often find myself alone in the woods. I find it peaceful among the trees where I am soothed by the smell of pine and fir. I find this isolation to be a stress reliever, but after human remains were found near a popular trail on Cascade Lake in Moran State Park, I started to think about what it really means to be alone. What was most eerie about the story wasn’t the fact that the body of Mehmet Tokgozoglu was terribly decomposed or the fact that it was found on our island, but rather the fact that no one knew he was missing for three months. Even more chilling is that Tokgozoglu’s whereabouts for the past year are also unknown. His family had no idea where he had been. Should we be sad or concerned that this man lived his life in a solitary fashion? With so many missing pieces it’s hard to know what to make of the details. When I imagine a world where no one knew if I was alive for months, it brings on goose bumps. Hours after writing up the story, which is on page one of this edition, I headed out for my usual hike in the park. I had no plans for the evening, so I had time to hike the long trek up the Mt. Constitution. I was a little late out of the office and, as happens often this time of year, I mistimed when the sun was coming down. At 7:15 p.m. I found myself halfway down the mountain, deep in the dark woods without a head lamp. I am used to walking on trails at night, but on this particular evening I could not stop thinking about the man who died near the lake. The Sheriff’s Department and county coroner have both been clear that nothing points to suspicious activity, yet I could not help letting my brain wander over all the possibilities. What if Tokgozoglu had been murdered or had a heart attack? What if something happened to me? Would anyone know and how long would it take for me to be found? Needless to say I made it out of the park, a little freaked out, but otherwise alive and well. I felt a little frustrated that I had lost that sense of peace from solo hikes in the forest. What I gained was a greater respect for going into the woods, even when it’s 15 minutes from town. It also reminded me that you should take a few seconds to call or text someone where you are going and when you are planning to return. Of course, this is advice given to people who want to return. We may never know what that man was thinking the day his feet hit the trail, but for those who sometimes let friends and family drift out of their lives, it may be a time to reconnect and to know that people out there are waiting to hear you are okay. – Cali Bagby
TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL ORCAS High Low Precip Sept. 15 75 57 — Sept. 16 65 52 — Sept. 17 66 55 .01 Sept. 18 63 56 .45 Sept. 19 66 57 .08 Sept. 20 68 55 — Sept. 21 66 54 — Precipitation in September: 1.21” Precipi in 2014: 20.41” Reported by John Willis, Olga Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Sept. 29 Sept. 30
Sunrise 7:02 a.m. 7:04 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 7:07 a.m. 7:08 a.m. 7:09 a.m. 7:11 a.m.
Sunset 7:04 p.m. 7:02 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:58 p.m. 6:56 p.m. 6:54 p.m. 6:52 p.m.
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Public meetings Thurs., Oct. 2 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.
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Golf classic a success On Saturday, Sept. 6, a cloudless blue sky graced the greens of the Orcas Island Golf Course as eight teams competed in the 20th Annual Orcas Center Golf Classic. For 20 years the Golf Classic has raised funds for Orcas Center’s programming while bringing players together for a competitive day of golf. This year’s Golf Classic committee – Theron Soderlund, Chris Dolan, Kathy Kantrud, and Jeremy Avondet – put together a winning day of fun for all involved, including 18 holes of golf and an awards ceremony complete with a tasty barbecue lunch featuring burgers from the Lower Tavern and beer from local brewers, Island Hoppin’. Players had the opportunity to up the fundraiser ante by paying-toplay at the third and ninth holes by hitting a car placed on the green and a raft in the pond. The big winner of the day was the Lower Tavern team: Jim Passer, James McGrath, Scott Wallace, and Josh Mayson. Their lowest gross score earned them the grand prize of a day of play at Chambers Bay, in Tacoma, Wash. Orcas Center’s team of Theron Soderlund, Chris Dolan, Jason Dean, and Leith Templin earned the lowest gross mixed score, while Dale Scharnhorst and Jenna Hall won the longest drive respectively for men and women. The closest to pin winner for the day was Foster Hildreth. All in all it was a great day of golf and camaraderie, and made for a fantastic finale for Orcas Center’s part in the Golf Classic. Orcas Island Golf Course is taking the reins of production for the Golf Classic in years to come, so stay tuned to see what they have in store for our island golfers. Orcas Center thanks the following generous organizations and individuals who all collectively made this year’s event possible: event sponsors Lower Tavern, Islanders Bank, Orcas Island Golf Course, and Island Market; hole sponsors West Sound Marina and Salt Spray Window Cleaning; grand prize donors Islanders Bank, San Juan Airlines, and Terra Firma; student/volunteer player sponsors Josie and Wally Barrow, Geoff Lemon, Diane Jarecki, Kiwanis
Club, and Stolz Kau Architects; and prize sponsors Country Corner, Orcas Center, and Orcas Island Golf Course. Orcas Center staff
Thanks, United Way We would like to thank the United Way of San Juan County, its Community Safety Net Fund, and all the people who give to United Way for supporting The Funhouse Commons’ Afterschool Program this year. Our Afterschool Program serves elementary through middle school children and their families living on Orcas Island, meeting a community need for youth programming that is educational, engaging, and affordable, and that takes place in a safe and nurturing environment after school, during parents’ working hours. National research has proven that high-quality afterschool programs strongly support youth in developing pro-social behavior with peers and adults, gains in self-efficacy and academic achievement, and reducing risky behavior. The United Way contribution is enabling us to hire young adult staff and to provide them with job training opportunities, such as how to serve as supportive adult mentors to the Afterschool program participants. Thanks to United Way, we have caring young adult staff engaged with the children, which increases the desirability of the program for parents as well as increases the positive outcomes for our island youth, ultimately benefitting our entire community. Please support United Way for all it does for The Funhouse Commons and San Juan County. Krista Bouchey The Funhouse Commons
SEA VIEW EVENT A SUCCESS On Sunday, Sept. 14 there was a party at the Sea View Theatre in recognition of the “coming back to life” of our community theatre. While major donors to the campaign to raise funds for a new digital projector were those primarily honored, everyone could enjoy the classic film, “The African Queen” for $15 entrance fee (net revenue after costs to be used for further improvements). The quality of sound and sight was incredible, making Bogart’s and Hepburn’s scenes in the African wilds even more memorable than most of us remember. Behind the campaign to renew the theatre is a hardworking group of Orcas residents headed by Donna Laslo, including Jared Lovejoy, Ian Woolworth, Valerie Harris, Matthew Laslo, Ingrid McClinton and John Mount. Tremendous thanks go to Donna and her team for saving this historic building, and for their continued enthusiasm for making improvements. Plans call for new seats, more varied productions at the theater, projection of athletic events, film festivals, and more. Thank you, Donna, for inspiring us all with your vision of a fine neighborhood theatre. Anne Hay Orcas Island The Sea View Theatre hosted a “Red Carpet Gala: A Retro Hollywood Party” on Sept. 14, celebrating the Orcas community who saved the Sea View Theatre. This was a fantastic night and it really felt like Hollywood right here in Eastsound! There are many peo-
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What stormwater projects are important? by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor
Stormwater became a focal point for many islanders after the intense flooding at the Templin Center last September after two inches of rain fell in just one hour. The surge of pooled water happened to coincide with the county’s attempt to update their stormwater plan for the county. “It’s a problem we are trying to address,” said John Lenth about how the Eastsound flooding fits into the larger picture of the county’s plan. “There are a series of different problems.” Lenth is the project manager for the consulting company Herrera that is helping the county with the plan. The updating process has been going on for the last year and culminated with an open house at the Eastsound Fire Hall on Sept. 16. Lenth, along with other Herrera experts, Orcas Councilman Rick Hughes and Ed Hale, San Juan County stormwater utility manager, gathered for the open house. The hall was filled with photos, maps and information on white cardboard. Each station described an area that locals have voiced concerns. “We are asking people who live here what they want,” said Lenth. “We don’t want to make decisions that are counter to the community.” As of now there are 20 projects Herrara is considering. According to Lenth, the company’s main criteria for getting to the top is “immediate threat to human health and property.” For instance, on Olga Road there is an inn on an eroding bluff. To fix the
problem the nearby creek would be re-directed to slow down the erosion process. The downtown Eastsound area that experienced flooding is also a priority area due to pedestrian traffic and businesses. The new stormwater plan will not just cover how to safely carry the water away, but also filter out harmful chemicals before the water heads to the sound. For instance, placing concrete “faults”’ with soil that essentially acts as a compost or filter can bind up pollutants. “We are trying to look toward the future,” said Lenth. The plan also focuses on how to “convey” the water at a capacity that could handle urban growth in Eastsound. But for now, Lenth’s goal is to hear from the public about what projects are most important. Hughes said stormwater plans are most important in central locations like Lopez Village and Eastsound. “We need to think like a municipality prioritizing curbs, gutters and sidewalks, they are like the foundation of a house so that the rest of the house can be built,” he said. Lenth hopes to have the projects defined and secure funding by the end of the year. Funding could come from stormwater utility or possible grants. In the following months, Lenth hopes to hear from more islanders about what is important for the county. For Hughes, focusing on stormwater projects countywide is the key to success. “These are the pieces that lay together to form the whole picture,” said Hughes looking around the room at all projects.
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LETTERS FROM 4 ple to thank who contributed and made this event so special. My deepest thank-you to Veronica San Martin and Orcas Events for generously donating everything we needed to make it such a glamorous affair! We couldn’t have done it without you! A huge thank you to the volunteers who put it all together: Valerie Harris and New Dawn Catering; Flowers by Leslie Ginnis, Sarah McCulloch and Anne Hay; the paparazzi; Paul and Peter Kamen; Jared Lovejoy and The Barnacle; The Orcas Center; antique cars by Jim Hamilton and Dwight Guss; Orcas Issues and Islands’ Sounder for media coverage. Extra special thanks to the hardworking production team: John Mount and
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Ingrid McClinton, Michel Vekved, Julie Pinardi, Matthew Laslo, Marty Graves, Sukima Hampton, Susan Slapin, Michelle Gregg, Ruth Anne Comrie, Robert Hall and White Construction. A grateful Hollywood hurrah for our wonderful musicians for the evening: Martin Lund, Gene Nery, Grace McCune, Kellen Comrie and Stormy Hildreth. I loved how the community showed up, dressed to excess and became celebrities, at least for the night! Thanks again to all the donors – and we sold many seats in our “Replace All of the Seats” campaign! I feel grateful and lucky to live in a community of such wonderful people. Donna Laslo and Friends of The Sea View Theatre
Remembering Orcas Center In the mid ‘90s many volunteers gave a combined effort in the construction and opening of the Orcas Center. Two of these dedicated persons were Marjorie and Gordon Hayes. Marjorie was a social busy bee in that she contacted possible donors, and was making hundreds of her famous cookies and meals for the events leading to the opening. She has since passed away. Gordon Hayes, whose 86th birthday is Sept. 31, will be on-island to recapture a bit of the magic.
His expertise was sound and stage in Las Vegas for 55 years. He constructed the lighting, electrical and sound system for the Orcas Center at his own expense. He loved the people, the island and the 10 years he resided in Eastsound. Gordon would be very pleased to visit with or hear from friends who may remember him. If there is any way he could reunite with others at the center, that would be a memorable birthday delight for him, I’m sure. Please call me, his son Philip, at 435-862-0303. Philip Moulton Utah
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Military branch 5. Animal class 11. "Wham!" 14. ___ of the above 15. Large lizard 16. Bauxite, e.g. 17. One leg over another 19. Be in session 20. Sneeze 21. Make more attractive 23. A.T.M. need 24. "Cast Away" setting 26. Coastal raptor 27. Arrive, as darkness 29. Anniversary, e.g. 32. Gobs 33. "___ to Billie Joe" 35. Beef cut 37. Balaam's mount 38. Free 41. Harvest goddess 43. Continue 44. Pistol, slangily 45. Bakers' wares 47. ___-mutton 49. Temporary substitute 53. City on the Yamuna River 54. "No problem!" 56. "___ Ng" (They Might Be Giants song) 57. 16th U.S. President 61. South American marmoset 63. Bank offering, for short
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Beautician Nancy, in Nancy Ballroom dance Small forest buffalo 69. Compass dir. 70. Lean 71. ___ souci Down 1. Opens 2. Foray 3. Consecrate 4. Come clean, with "up" 5. Grain sorghums 6. Ancient 7. Kind of shot 8. Chatters 9. Again
10. Put on board, as cargo 11. Mail route 12. Adjusts 13. Feeling damp 18. Bash 22. Moray, e.g. 25. Used to reef a sail 28. Carbonium, e.g. 30. Butter holder 31. Arabic for "commander" 34. Carbon compound 36. Hellenistic astronomer 38. Key to computer access 39. Clod chopper
40. Tokyo, formerly 41. Iridescent 42. Iron in its base state 46. Amniotic ___ 48. Beginning 50. Encloses stamen and style 51. Accord 52. Rays 55. Threadbare 58. ___ law 59. Flock member 60. Spanish girl 62. "Ah, me!" 65. Bleed
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REMAINS FROM 1 cause of death, Gaylord said at this point it’s “undetermined.” “There was nothing about where he was found to make a conclusion that there was a suicide or some kind of improper death or homicide,” said Gaylord. “As to whether it was a natural death or an accident, we can’t quite tell.” According to Undersheriff Bruce Distler, the San Juan County’s Sheriff ’s Office turned the case over to the coroner’s because they also concluded that it was not a homicide. “For instance, no weapons were found and there was nothing pointing to
anything sinister,” said Distler. “At this point in time we don’t have an indication one way or another.” The facts that are known have been compiled from Tokgozoglu’s past. From interviewing the deceased man’s family members, a landlord and former employers, Gaylord has pieced together a patchy narrative. Tokgozoglu was born to a Turkish father, an orthopedic surgeon, and an American mother in Kansas. He has three brothers. According to his LinkedIn profile, Tokgozoglu attended Kansas State University from 1992 to 1998. He was self-employed since 2006 as a design engineer focusing on elec-
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tronic design and computers. According to Gaylord, the landlord heard that Tokgozoglu wanted to design apps for smart phones and perhaps wanted to move to Seattle to pursue that goal. Even more telling may be the newspaper found in his backpack dated May 21, 2014 with a front page spread on “Amazon battles gaming giants.” The newspaper also sported a large advertisement for visiting the San Juans. Gaylord said Tokgozoglu’s
family described him as extremely private, especially when it came to his work at Raytheon, possibly because it required a security clearance. Tokgozoglu’s last known address was in the Dallas-Plano area in 2013. At some point he put items in a storage unit. According to Gaylord, any history about Tokgozoglu after August 2013 could not be found. What is known is that Tokgozoglu pitched a tent in an isolated area near Cascade Lake close to a
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popular trail. He was only in the area for a night or two. “The site wasn’t trampled down like someone had been there long; there was no campfire, no food or trash,” said Gaylord. There was also no food found in the backpack or the surrounding area. Several bottles of water were found by the tent. Gaylord estimates that the man died in early June. A computer and a hard drive were found in Tokgozoglu’s backpack, but
the computer was wet and would not start and the hard drive was encrypted. Gaylord hopes the public might know something about Tokgozoglu or the location of a car registered to him — a green Toyota Camry with Texas license DS9 S617, which could hold more information. The car has not yet been found. “There are still a lot of unanswered questions,” said Gaylord.
What it means to travel through grief by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor
You are not crazy, you are just a human being. Everything you are experiencing is normal. These were phrases that were repeated recently by Dr. Julie Gottman.
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Coping with Death” at the Senior Center on Sept. 17 was part of a two-day seminar called “Managing your golden years.” The workshops were presented by the Orcas Cares Partnership. Topics included Medicare 101, living safely at home and protecting your assets. Gottman is a psychologist and the co-founder of The Gottman Institute, and clinical supervisor for the Couples Together Against Violence study. During her two-hour talk, she spoke with seniors about confronting the myths of grief. She told the audience that often people believe that your goal should be “to get over” grief, but it’s not usually possible. “Grief does not disappear,” she said. “It may change shape or form, but it doesn’t disappear.” Gottman lost her father to cancer when she was 21 and said even 50 years later the feeling of that loss has not gone away, which is not necessarily a negative. “The return of the grief honors his memory,” said Gottman. During the talk, she also
discussed her own experiences of contracting polio at 11 years old. It caused Gottman to give up skiing and other sports. “If you have lost or are losing some aspect of yourself, what that aspect meant to you before the loss influences your grieving,” she said. When people grieve they tend to think they are moving through stages outlined by the famous Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her 1969 book “On Death and Dying.” These stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. According to Gottman the process is much more unpredictable. “We do not go through it in an organized fashion,” she said. “We are all over the place.” She refers to the “stages” as dimensions that include denial, confusion, anxiety, physiological changes, explosive emotions, guilt and depression. “It’s like being transported to another planet,” said Gottman about traveling through grief.
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Left: Aidan Kruse turning the corner after a reception.
Football The Vikings orchestrated a remarkable second half comeback against the Concrete Lions at Dahl Field that fell just short in a 28-22 loss on Sept. 20. The Lions hit the ground running, pushing the ball behind their offense line in a series of drives that ended in three touchdowns and a first half score of 20-0. The Viking offense struggled to find any rhythm while the Orcas defense, despite impressive moments, gave generous chucks of yardage on self-inflicted penalties. But a different Orcas team came out for the second half. The Viking offense opened the third quarter with a 45-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Miles Harlow to receiver Cameron Aragon, ending
possession with passes, culminating in a touchdown pass to Aidan Kruse and a two-point conversion to DeAnda, advancing the score 28-22. The Lions controlled the ball on their last possession for the win.
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the quarter 20-6. A fourth quarter Viking 18-yard pass from Harlow to receiver Ricardo DeAnda brought the ball to the oneyard line with Bullock running in for the score on the ensuing play. A two-point conversion brought the score to 20-14. Seconds later the Lions returned the kickoff for a touchdown, leaving Orcas down 14-28 with 4:11 remaining. The Vikings rebounded on their next
‘Ask Orcas’ coming Have you ever wondered where you can go for help with medical or mental health concerns? Or where to go to sign up for food stamps? Or how to fill out a disability claim? Call “Ask Orcas” at 376-7676 to connect to a volunteer advocate to help navigate the programs serving the community. Starting on Oct. 1, “Ask Orcas” will be at the Orcas Library on Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. the Community Church on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at the senior enter on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no fee for service and it is all confidential. It is a six-month pilot program of the Orcas Island Community Foundation. For more info or to contact a volunteer, call 376-7676.
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Orcas traveled to Mt. Vernon Christian for a 3-0 loss to the Hurricanes on Sept. 16. The Hurricanes put together a strong drive for their first score while the second score slowly rolled into the goal after some confusion from the Viking defense. The Vikings played stronger defense in the second half with the only
score from an errant goalie kick that was immediately kicked back into the goal. The Viking offense continued to struggle to get the ball past midfield. “We played a fairly educated, talented team that knew how to play the ball. But our girls played with heart and played very hard,” said Head Coach Chris Doherty. On Sept. 18, Orcas hosted Coupeville in a 4-0 loss at Dahl Field.
Volleyball On Sept. 16, the Viking Volleyball team traveled to Shoreline Christian and lost an intense five-game duel. Scores were 25-16, 18-25, 17-25, 25-15 and 7-15. “The difference in the match was our unforced errors, and as a young team,
that will get better,” said Coach Gregg Sasan. The Vikings rebounded with a win against Coupeville at Orcas High School on Sept. 18. Scores were 25-20, 19-25, 25-18 and 25-22. “This was a tough match but we did much better, especially our defensive effort led by Bethany
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Hansen, Alena Garcia and Katy Minnis. Our hitters Maddie White and Hannah Brunner-Gaydos did a great job at the net,” Sasan said. The Vikings played in the South Whidbey Tournament against Nooksack Valley High, South Whidbey and Omak High, Friday Harbor and Lopez Island on Sept. 21.
Saints update The Orcas Christian School Saints volleyball team opened their debut WIAA season against Lopez varsity last week, falling 0-3. “For most of the girls on our team, this was their first volleyball game ever,” Coach Breezy Davis said. “We came out with a lot of nerves and anxiety in the first set, but settled down and played very competitively the final two sets. It was a great experience for us all and we’re working hard to get better every day.”
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Join the Co-op Team! Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is hiring as staff retirements and promotions create new job openings This is an exciting transition time at our local electric cooperative and there are a number of positions open as a natural cycle of retirements and promotions create new employment opportunities for the community. Foster Hildreth took the reins as General Manager in September, as Randy J. Cornelius retired after 12 years of service. The average OPALCO employee stays with the Co-op for about 12 years and in the last eighteen months, we’ve said fond farewells to Todd Shaner, Superintendent of Operations (33 years); Ginny Reagles, Member Services Representative (18 years); Jim Schubert, Member Services Engineer (10 years); Rex Stickle, Work Order Clerk (9 years). There is another round of retirees on the near horizon in Engineering, Operations and Administration. This is a natural ebb and flow that OPALCO plans for – and it’s also a significant changing of the guard. Why do people stay so long at OPALCO? The ideals of a cooperative: fairness, participation, education, cooperation and concern for community create a strong and healthy foundation for the workplace culture. Many positions provide on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within the Co-op family. OPALCO pays a fair wage, based on the mid-range for our national utility industry. OPALCO is able to provide excellent benefits by joining cooperative forces nationwide (900+ co-ops across the U.S.) with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Benefits include health care coverage, vacation and sick leave, retirement and holiday leave. Job openings are posted online at www.opalco.com/jobs. Applications are only accepted for jobs that are currently listed. To apply, read the job description online and then download an OPALCO employment application form. All applications should include a cover letter, resume and OPALCO application form and can be sent to Bev Madan at 183 Mt. Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245 or bmadan@opalco.com. OPALCO is an equal opportunity employer.
Current Openings: GIS TECHNICIAN GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Technician with experience in GIS, AutoCAD, database, GPS or comparable systems. Main responsibilities include updating system and electrical maps, tracking system changes and outages and providing services to other departments to facilitate their needs. This is an Eastsound (preferably) based, bargaining unit, full- time position with some travel to other districts as needed. This position opened after Alan Smith was promoted to Engineering Technician. Alan began his career at OPALCO through a high-school internship in 2003.
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Network Engineer with at least ten years experience to support Information Technology services that serve OPALCO’s electrical system as well as the design, configuration and utilization of OPALCO’s grid control backbone to serve external customers. This includes integration of technologies such as SCADA and AMR as well as all hardware, software and infrastructure to support OPALCO’s Network Operating Center and internal operations. Responsibilities include technology design, review and planning; equipment specification and maintenance, budgeting, scheduling, internal and external customer service and relationship management. This is a full-time exempt position.
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Walking far for Binka Whale of a Show is back Mandy Nigretto (left) and Kristin Mierau (right) participated in the Susan G. Komen Three-day walk in Seattle this past weekend, walking a total of 60 miles. The event raises money for breast cancer research. “It was an amazing time filled with lots of laughter, tears and love,” Nigretto said. The best friends walked under the team name “Binka’s Babes” in honor of Nigretto’s mother, who passed away last year.
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Whale of a Show is happening at Orcas Center on the center stage Saturday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. This annual variety show features performances by children, youth, and families. The talents showcased include singing, dancing and musicianship. Several performers have been participating for years, while for some this is their first time on stage. The show is produced and emceed by Didier Gincig and his daughter, Emilie Gincig.
Community briefs Caroline Herring to perform
The Orcas Center is pleased to welcome Caroline Herring, American singer and songwriter, on Oct. 4. Tickets are $25/$21 for members and $15 for students. Since her debut as one of the “Best New Acts of Austin” (Austin American Statesman) just over a decade ago, Caroline has been heralded as “the social justice songwriter of her generation,” and likened to Joan Baez. Covering issues from coal-mining to civil rights to child-raising, her clear voice and lyrical guitar
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Troxel to perform This Friday, Sept. 26 is your last chance of the year to catch Mandy Troxel and the Bitter Ends, performing live at the Random Howse. They’ll be playing from 7 to 9 p.m. The band debuted this year to rolicking enthusiasm, and looks forward to returning for more in 2015. It’s some kind of deal for sure, as there’s no cover charge (filling the tip jars is appreciated), and sure to be an evening that will have you tapping your toes (and occasionally dropping a tear in your beer).
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“It’s an opportunity for young performers to be on stage and have a good time,” Didier said. “We appreciate the support we get from the community by way of an enthusiastic audience. It’s fun for us all to watch children grow up, perfect their craft, and get better every year.” All proceeds benefit Orcas Center’s youth programs. Tickets are $8, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1.
The Orcas Food Co-op is expanding its governance board from seven to nine members, creating two vacancies this fall. There are also four current directors up for re-election. These positions are open to the co-op membership. Directors begin serving shortly after election at the Nov. 16 annual meeting and serve a three-year term. If you are interested in serving as a director, visit the governance portion of the website at orcasfood.coop/ governance or contact Ken Katz at 360-298-2642 or ken@orcasfood.coop for
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Fall ferry schedule Washington State Ferries’ seasonal service adjustments started Sept. 21, and off-peak fares go into effect Oct. 1. The Anacortes/San Juan Islands route will have four vessels in service, similar to spring, with an additional 11:40 a.m. stop at Shaw.
College counseling On Monday, Sept. 29, the Funhouse Commons will be hosting an event for parents with prospective college students at the Orcas High School Commons. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will offer pie, coffee, and interesting topics pertaining to college. The Funhouse and Orcas Island High School are also teaming up for the annual “Futures Fair” on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Professional college counseling consultants will be at the school all day. Call Kim at 376-7177 or email kim@thefunhouse. org for info or to schedule an individual session.
Streetcar named Desire Gillian Anderson joins the roster of great actresses (Vivian Leigh, Cate Blanchet, Jessica Tandy, Rachel Weiz) to inhabit the role of Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams’ classic, timeless, Pulitzer Prizewinning, masterpiece “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The play will stream live from the Young Vic in London to Orcas Center on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 3762281 ext. 1.
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Music is going strong at Orcas Island Schools
by KRISTEN WILSON Special to the Sounder
A whopping 100 students in fifth to 12th grade are enrolled in music this year at Orcas Island Schools. “This is the largest group of string players I’ve ever had,” said Pamela Wright, director of Strings at Orcas Island Schools. “We have 17 players in our fifth-sixth grade strings group and 13 players in middle school strings, and we’re holding steady with 10 members in high school strings, and these numbers do not include all the young players coming up in beginning strings.” Wright teaches a beginning strings after-school class
that is expected this year to have about 16 students in second through fourth grades. It bears reminding that just 13 years ago there was no strings program at all on Orcas; Wright has built the program from the ground up. “I have high school juniors in strings now who first began lessons with me when they were in the second grade,” said Wright. Darren Dix, second-year band director at Orcas, has also attracted a large number of new band students. He has 14 students in 5th grade band, 19 students in sixth grade band, 16 students in middle school band and 11 students in High School Band. “Music becomes an ‘elective’ in middle school,” said Dix. “In other words, it’s no longer required once you hit
seventh grade. And we’ve noticed that more and more students are choosing to continue playing in Middle and High School. So I think that says a lot about the strength of our music program,” he added. “We’re looking forward to a great year in school music.” This year, for the first time, the middle school band will compete at the Junior Band Contest in April. Middle school strings, high school strings and high school band members will return to contests next winter and spring. Mark your calendar for the first high school concert of the year on Thursday, Dec. 4. High school strings, band, and combined Orcas Youth Orchestra will perform at Orcas Center at 7 p.m.
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CALENDAR SEPT. 30 - NOV. 4 WEDS. – ONGOING THURS., SEPT. 25 BLOOD DRIVE: Noon to 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station. DINNER KITCHEN: Meatloaf and hamburgers. Free, Emmanuel Church, 5-6:30.
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SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at Emmanuel Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 - 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.
MON. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30
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ENJOYING POETRY: Six Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., Orcas Library with JoEllen Moldoff. Join poetry lovers to explore the work of a different poet each week, with emphasis on understanding poems.
AA FOR WOMEN: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. AA FOR MEN: 7-8 p.m., Emmanuel Church. KIWANIS: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center. Michel Vekved, who heads up the “Committee for Solar for Orcas School” will speak at the meeting on Sept. 23.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: An S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery group, Weds., 7-8 p.m., Episcopal Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 - 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.
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FRI. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:
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Announcements
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LOST: WALLET/ Purse, dark leather, approx 6x4x3”. August 30th in Eastsound, between Island Market & Farmers Market. Call 360-3763441 for ID confirmation Visit our web site for great deals nw-ads.com Employment General
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UW-Friday Harbor Labs. Full-time position which organizes and schedules housing and lab facilities in a friendly, busy office emphasizing high quality customer service. Info and application: http://tinyurl.com/fhlfac. $2798-$3728 per month plus a generous benefits package. Closes Sept 28. AA/EOE
House Cleaners & Maintenance/ Yard Work Orcas Oasis Vacation Rental now hiring for year round positions. For more info: call Barb 376-4646 or email reservations @orcasoasis.com reservations@orcasoasis.com
Employment General
FOOD SERVICES MANAGER/ HEAD COOK Full Time
The Lopez Island School District is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled Food Services Manager/Head Cook to begin as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a recognized program that is closely tied to our state and nationally recognized Farm-to-School program. This person would receive extensive on-the-job training and would eventually manage the district food services program and be the head cook. Exciting position! Looking for experienced cook or chef, with a passion for healthy foods. School food service experience desired. Hourly wage equals approxmately $25-30,000 per year. Qualifies for benefits, vacation, etc. Go to www.lopez.k12.wa.us or contact Bill Evans at bevans@lopez.k12.wa.us for application materials. EOE FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER Islands Marine Center on Lopez Island has an opening for a full time bookkeeper. We need a self-directed professional to work efficiently in a fast paced environment where multi-tasking is the norm. Busy multidepartmental business needs Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger. Please reply with resume to imcoffice@rockisland.com Sell it for free in the FLEA theflea@soundpublishing.com
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Great entry level opportunity with one of the area’s premier employers! PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in the beautiful San Juan Islands (Friday Harbor) is hiring
LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Seeks qualified applicants.
Temporary Parttime Administrative Assistant
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Environmental Service Attendants
(housekeeping) Min starting wage of $11.22/hr with multiple shifts available. Attendants are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing rooms, floors, fixtures and furnishings following established policies and procedures. Formal housekeeping experience is helpful but not required. If you are friendly, hard-working and dedicated to upholding rigorous standards, please apply online at
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JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
OPALCO is seeking a Journeyman Lineman for the Lopez District. Must hold a valid journeyman lineman certificate. Responsible for construction, maintenance and operation of the overhead and underground transmission and distribution system. This is an Lopez Island based, full-time bargaining unit position. Download a detailed job description at www.opalco.com to learn more. To apply, please submit an OPALCO employment application, your professional resume, cover letter and references to Russell Guerry 183 Mt Baker Road Eastsound WA 98245 or rguerry@opalco.com Position is open until filled. OPALCO is an equal opportunity employer. The White Horse Pub is Hiring Experienced, Trust worthy Staff, for these positions. Bartending & Back of the house staff. Apply at 246 Main St. Eastsound
2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR MS Boys Basketball Coach HS Girls Basketball Coach Accepting applications until filled. For information or an application packet please contact Stephanie at 360.468.2202 ext 2300 or www.lopezislandschool.org AA/EOE LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Seeks qualified applicants. 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR School Nurse Substitute Accepting applications until filled. For information or an application packet please contact Stephanie at 360.468.2202 ext 2300 or www.lopezislandschool.org AA/EOE
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Office Assistant Renewable Energy
Rainshadow Solar has a FT opportunity for an office assistant. Responsibilities are varied and include a broad range of business administration tasks including accounts payable/receivable, customer & vendor communications, basic bookkeeping, quarterly reports, parts/supplies ordering, etc. Ideal candidate will have great computer, people, organizational skills, & ability to multitask, QuickBooks experience highly desirable. Our office is located on Orcas Island. We have a casual, friendly & flexible environment in a beautiful location. 360-376-5336
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Job Announcement San Juan County Fire Protection District #2, Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is seeking positive, motivated, customer service oriented individuals to fill a vacant administrative assistant position on a temporary basis. Wage range from $13 $15 per hour, depending on experience. Objectives of this position include general office tasks and providing coverage at the reception desk. For questions, to review the complete job description, or to submit an application packet, go to: www.orcasfire.org; or call Patricia Ayers at 360-376-2331; or email payers@orcasfire.org. First review of applications will be on September 24, 2014. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. This position does not qualify for medical benefits. The Orcas Hotel Is Hiring: * Now Hiring Full Time year round Cook, Dish and Prep Stop by the hotel and ask for chef Anthony 360-376-4300
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Schools & Training
Pastry Baker
Will train in artisan style baking. 30-40 hours per week, year round except January. Must love baking and striving for perfection. Baking exp or food service preferred. Please drop by Resume for Joni.
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Health Care Employment
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Licensed Practical Nurse Orcas Medical Center, the leading provider of medical care on Orcas Island, is seeking a full time LPN to join our great team. Serving as a caring patient advocate, the LPN provides direct patient care and education, assists with procedures, administers injections, performs CLIA-waived POC testing, ECG, spirometry, and X-rays. Required are a current WA State LPN license, BLS, ACLS, demonstrated clinical skills, and strong attention to detail and documentation. The preferred candidate will be a proven team player with a minimum of two years’ experience in an ambulatory setting within the last five years. X-ray technician experience is preferred but we will train the right candidate. Competitive salary and benefit package. For more information to apply, please visit us online at www.islandhospital.org. The Island Hospital Promise ~ ‘Your best healthcare experience begins at Island Hospital. We always place your emotional and medical needs first and foremost.’
Business Opportunities
AVON- Earn extra income with a new career! Sell from home, work,, online. $15 startup. For information call: 888423-1792 (M-F 9-7 & Sat 9-1 Central)
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Professional Services Attorney, Legal Services
Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction related services include the contractor’s current department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more information, call Labor and Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division at 1-800-647-0982 or check L&Is internet site at www.lni.wa.gov Sell it for free in the FLEA theflea@soundpublishing.com
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House Sitter/ Handyman Want to house sit. Can do carpentry work. Single, retired non smoker/drinker. References. Call 360 293 6429 or rfishcarter@Hotmail.com Home Services Property Maintenance
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PAINTINGS for Sale by Northwest School Artists. I buy and sell paintings by NW Artists, including Paul Horiuchi, RIchard Gilkey, Z.Z. Wei, Kenneth Callahan, Guy Anderson, & Mark Tobey. Call Bill 360298-5802 or visit www.artofthenorthwest.net 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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Trees, Timber & Logs
Dogs
We are cutting beautiful Cedar and Douglas fir trees on our 5 acre property on Orcas (with S.J. County approval and a DNR forest practices permit). Perfect for cutting into lumber for your custom home, gazebo, furniture or special custom project. Will split delivery cost. You can cut into custom lumber with our mobile sawyer. Hurry before it is all gone. Call Alan Gillard, at 360-386-9332 days, evenings or weekends.
BOERBOEL MASTIFF X with Anatolian Shepherd puppies, very rare. Born July 5th. Beautiful. Excellent combination, wonderful and loyal companion. Ultimate family guardian . Athletic and courageous. Awesome farm dog. Shots & wormed. $400-$500. Pics available 360-2453990.
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WED 9/24 6pm-8pm SAT 9/27 10am-4pm Gardening supplies, furniture, home decor, brand new tile, sporting goods, junior size electric guitar + amp, computers, TVs, ping pong table and SO MUCH MORE!! Everything must go! 150 Marina Heights Drive in Rosario. Get the ball rolling... Call 800-388-2527 today.
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1969 38’ Chris Craft Commander “Seabell� All fiberglass construction. Large aft deck and salon, galley and dinette below with head/ shower and V-birth forward sleeps 6. Fresh water moored (Lake Washington) under cover. Twin Ford 427 engines (fresh water cooled) and a 6KW generator. Radar, VHF/ Chart Plotter, depth sounder, Inverter/battery charger. 80 Gal. Fresh water tank, 30 gal holding tank, refrigerator/freezer. Fresh bottom paint and Zincs, 2 spare propellers, assorted spare parts and full documentation. Two anchors, electric winch. 8’ fiberglass dingy. LOA: 38’, Beam: 13.5’ Asking $29,900 Contact Greg Abell: 425-462-7445 divotstompers@ msn.com divotstompers@msn.com
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22’ O’DAY SAILBOAT for sale! Mainsail, jib, genoa, rainbow spinnaker, cookstove, port-a-potty and lots of extras! Good shape, ready to sail! $1000. F.H. Marina, WDock. 360-298-1695.
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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN CUSTODY SAN JUAN COUNTY, acting as an authorized public entity with the authority granted in RCW 79.100, intends to take custody of the unnamed vessel, a 28’ white Tollycraft, WN 0167 KD, on October 8th, 2014 (Custody Date). The vessel has been declared derelict/abandoned as it meets the definition of a derelict/abandoned vessel as described in RCW 79.100(1). Once custody is obtained, San Juan County is authorized to use or dispose of it in any appropriate and environmentally sound manner without further notice to the owner. This vessel is docked in Westsound Marina, San Juan County. In order for the owner to keep the vessel before the Custody Date, the owner must call the Coordinator below, get authorization to moor or anchor the vessel in its current location, move it to an anchorage area or moorage facility that is legal, or remove the vessel from the water. If the owner wishes to redeem the vessel once San Juan County has taken custody, or wants to challenge San Juan County’s decision to take custody, the owner must file a written appeal with the Pollution Control Hearings board (PCHB) and serve a copy on San Juan County. Addresses are: PCHB, 1111 Israel Rd, Tumwater, WA 98501 (physical) or P.O. Box 40903, Olympia, WA 98504-0903 (mailing), phone 360-664-9160. The appeal must include the following information: A copy of this notice, your name and address, daytime phone number, a brief statement why you are appealing, a statement of what you want to PCHB to do and your signature or that of your representative. The signature certifies that the content of the appeal is true.
See www.eho.wa.gov/Documents/Pamphlet_PCHB.pdf or call PCHB with appeal questions. The owner may submit the appeal immediately, but the PCHB must receive it no later than November 8th, 2014 (Appeal Date). The owner waives the right to a hearing if the PCHB does not receive an appeal on or before the appeal date. The owner is then liable for any costs incurred by San Juan County in responding to the vessel. The costs the owner may be liable for include, but are not limited to, costs incurred exercising the authority granted in RCW 79.100.030, all administrative costs incurred by the authorized public entity during the procedure set forth in RCW 79.100.040, removal and disposal costs, and costs associated with physical or environmental damages directly or indirectly caused by the vessel. For information regarding this action, contact: Marc Forlenza, Coordinator, San Juan County Derelict Vessel Removal Program DVP Salish Sea, 640 Mullis St. suite 212, Friday Harbor WA 98250 360-472-1644 or Getmarc62@gmail.com LEGAL NO. SJ590191 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands September 24, 2014. NOTICE OF LAND BANK COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING on its PROPOSED 2015 EXPENDITURE AND ACQUISITION PLAN The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, September 26, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. to consider its’ 2015 Expenditure and Acquisition Plan. Public testimony will be heard. The 10:30 a.m. Public Hearing will
take place in the Eastsound Fire Station Meeting Room, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island. Copies of the draft Plan are available upon request from the Land Bank office beginning on Tuesday September 9, 2014, (378-4402), 328 Caines Street, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to comment in writing on the draft Plan should submit a statement to the Land Bank office no later than 12:00 noon, September 25, 2014. Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ587088 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. September 10, 17, 24, 2014. NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Eastsound Fire Station Meeting room, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island. The meeting begins at 9:45 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ589972 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder September 24, 2014. OFFICIAL NOTICE OF San Juan County November 4, 2014, General Election and Close of Voter Registration NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in consideration of the San Juan County
November 4, 2014, General Election, that the last day for new voter registration, transfers, or updates online or through the mail is October 6, 2014. Voters who are not registered in Washington State may register in person at the Elections Office, 55 Second St. Suite A, Friday Harbor through October 27, 2014. Voters may register and transfer their voter registration by completing the Voter Registration Form available at the Schools, Fire Stations, and Public Libraries, or by contacting the Elections Office. Applications by mail must be postmarked by the date of the close of voter registration. The Voter Registration Form and Online Voter Registration are also available at: http://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/myvote/. Notice is also given that assistance is available for elderly and disabled voters with registering to vote and vote-by-mail ballots. Any voter may also use the Accessible Voting Unit located in the San Juan County Elections Office, 55 Second St., Suite A, Friday Harbor WA 92850. Please call (360) 378-3357 for more information. Elections in Washington State are conducted entirely by mail. Voted ballots may be delivered in person to the San Juan County Elections Office, 55 Second St. Suite A, Friday Harbor, WA, during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and until 8:00 p.m. on election day. Ballots may also be deposited until 8:00 p.m. Election Day in receptacles located at: San Juan County Courthouse 350 Court St., Friday Harbor, San Juan Island Orcas Island Senior Center, 62 Henry Rd., Eastsound, Orcas Island Lopez Island Fire District Office, Lopez Village, 2228 Fisherman Bay
Rd., Lopez Island Ballots returned by mail MUST be postmarked no later than November 4, 2014, and should be addressed to the San Juan County Auditor, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Standard first class postage is required when returning ballots by mail. Registered voters may request a ballot by contacting the Elections Office. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Canvassing Board, or its duly appointed representatives, pursuant to RCW 42.30, will convene at 8:30 a.m. on November 24, 2014, for the purpose of canvassing vote-by-mail and challenged ballots cast in the November 4, 2014, General Election conducted in San Juan County. This meeting will convene in the San Juan County Elections Office at 55 Second St., Suite A, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Canvass Board will again convene at 8:30 a.m. on November 25, 2014, in the San Juan County Elections Office to sign the certification documents for the election. Additional information concerning the General Election or voter registration may be obtained by contacting the Elections Office or visiting the Elections Office webpage on the San Juan County website at www.sanjuanco.com/elections. F. Milene Henley San Juan County Auditor LEGAL NO. SJ589356 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. September 24, 2014.
COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Tax Parcel Number, Other Existing SEPA End Date Project Applicant/Agent Name Date of Date Hearing Hearing Hearing Project Required Environmental Threshold for SEPA Comments and Address Application Complete Body Place Date Location, and Island Permits* Documents DET Comments End Date** 352352001 Deborah Falls PPROV0 Retail Sales 75 Cattle Point Road c/o Bob Querry, PO Box 211, 8/11/14 8/11/14 Exempt 10/8/14 -14-0036 (cottage enterprise) San Juan Island Pismo Beach, CA 93448 Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the San Juan County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Community Development & Planning at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in the public hearing or also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained from CD&P desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so contacting CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be generally 7 days prior to the public hearing. obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 * cdp@sanjuanco.com ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B.- Suggested Project 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. SJ1140798 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
LEGALS 2015 OIFR Budget Development Schedule Date/Objectives September 9, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting (Tuesday) /Introduce 2015 Preliminary Budget Development Schedule October 16, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Special Budget Meeting (Thursday) /2015 Preliminary Budget Presentation Introduce draft expenditure bud-
get, Review, discuss, and revise October 23, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Special Budget Meeting (Thursday) /Review and revision of expenditure budget Introduce draft revenue budget October 30, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Special Budget Meeting (Thursday) /Review and revision of expenditure and revenue budget November 6, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Special Budget Meeting (Thursday) /Budget Public Hearing November 18, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Special Budget Meeting (Tuesday) /Final approval of the 2015 budget. November 28, 2013, 5:30 p.m. (Friday)/District budget, resolution and levy certifications are due to the county legislative authority (RCW 84.52.020). All meetings will take place at Station
21, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA. This notice will be posted on the District’s web site and sent to the Island’s Sounder and Orcas Issues. LEGAL NO. S588184 Published: The Islands’ Sounder September 17, 24, 2014.
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I’m Morey. I just missed being born when my human namesake, Morey Amsterdam was alive. I hope I can give as much humor and enjoyment to you as he did to the entertainment world. Try me. The Orcas Animal Shelter is open every day from 2 to 5 p.m., and you can see us on orcaspets.org.
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