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Orcas Fire finalizes the 2015 budget

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

Melanie Flint photo

As sure as the ebb and flow of the tides, budget season comes every year.

Orcas Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien says the 2015 numbers for the fire department have zero surprises.

“It’s really just a maintenance budget,” he said. “And I am really pleased we are able to lower the levy by 1.7 percent.”

The budget breakdown is as follows: total revenue, carryover and grant funding – $2,272,037; operating and capital expenditures – $2,088,447. The major capital expenditures are $45,000 for firefighter gear and $37,500 for automatic external defibrillators for EMTs. Included in the budget is an increase in salary for O’Brien, who signed a new contract for three more years. In 2014, he made $ $112,992; in 2015 his salary will bump up to $117,516 and increase 4 percent each year until 2017.

In comparison, the San Juan Island EMS Chief makes $109,000 and the San Juan Fire Chief earns $85,000 for a department total of $194,000.

O’Brien says this past year has seen several milestones for the department. Last spring, Orcas

Navy meets on Lopez about Growlers

by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

“Honk if you like quiet skies” was written in bright letters and posted outside of the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts where the Navy held its first ever scoping meeting on Lopez on Dec. 3. Just a few feet down the road, dressed in down jackets Stanley and Kip Greenthal passed out blue papers labeled “Growler EIS Scoping Meeting.”

“This is our chance to show the Navy that we are impacted and do

not want an escalation of noise and overhead flights from more Growlers,” said the flyer.

The noise from thousands of engine tests and training runs by new EA 18G Growlers and other planes at Naval Air Station Whidbey and Outlying Landing Field Coupeville has generated outcry this year, mainly from Lopez Island. At a meeting held by Rep. Rick Larsen in early October, Lopezians asked for the Navy to come to Lopez to discuss the noise pollution from the aircraft.

Inside the community center, 25 representatives for the Navy answered those requests and spoke with islanders at different booths labeled public involvement, Growler operations and aircraft noise.

More growlers?

County Councilman Jamie Stephens said that the Navy’s visit to Lopez is thanks to Rep. Rick Larsen push for the event.

“I think this is progress,” said Stephens, watching as Lopezians

approached the various booths.

“The number of people that have showed up is impressive.”

The meeting coincides with Larsen’s vote on Dec. 4 to allow the purchase of five additional A-18G Growlers. This brings the total number of Growlers that Congress will purchase from 135 to 140.

“Congress’ decision to buy five more Growlers indicates the planes’ importance to our national defense in this age of new tech-

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voters approved passage of a 10-year operational levy. The San Juan County Assessor has indicated the 2015 levy revenue is estimated to be $2,006,315, which is a 1.7 percent decrease from the 2014 numbers.

The department also received a federal grant award of $674,794 to improve volunteer response and fund a volunteer coordinator position.

OIFR has had a 12 percent increase in request for services for 2014; finished union contract negotiations; added six volunteer firefighters and three EMTs; improved maintenance practices to assure mandated compliance standards; and been preparing for the upcoming Washington Survey and Ratings Bureau Evaluation.

Growth in calls has been a continuing trend since O’Brien started in 2012. Since 2011, the number of calls has grown 38 percent.

“We are spending more on maintenance of apparatus and equipment to comply with state laws and maintain aging equipment,” he said.

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Vehicle reservations open Orcas Off-Leash Area looking Vehicle reservations for Jan. 5 through Mar. 21 are now available on the San Juan County routes. Currently, thirty percent of standard vehicle space is available to reserve on each sailing. An additional thirty percent of space will be available two weeks prior to each sailing, and the final thirty percent will be available two days prior to each sailing. Online reservations are available 24/7 at the Save a Spot website: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/ reservations. WSF staff are currently available to assist our customers by phone from 7 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. by calling 206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977. For more information on reservations to the San Juans go to www.takeaferry.com

Town hall meeting about crime San Juan County Council Chairman Rick Hughes will be holding a town hall meeting at the Eastsound Fire Station on Dec. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. to facilitate a discussion regarding the

recent crime spree affecting Orcas Island residents and property.

The town hall meeting will be an opportunity for residents to come forward to share and discuss infor-

mation and to hear from the San Juan County Sheriff 's Department. It is anticipated that Sheriff Nou and a deputy will be in attendance.

Orca corpse discovered

by SCOTT RASMUSSEN Journal editor

The cause of death has yet to be determined, but the demise of yet another member of the southern resident killer whales marks a new low point for a population that shows little, if any, sign of recovery.

The body of J-32, an 18-year-old female, was found Thursday, Dec. 4, near Courtenay, British Columbia, roughly 70 miles north of the city of Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island. Results of a necropsy performed two days later reveal that the orca was carrying a near full-term baby at the time of its death.

The orca is believed to have died no more than two days before its body was discovered.

The death of J-32, also known as Rhapsody, stands as the second loss for the "endangered" population in about a month, and the fourth in 2014.

Equally alarming for many killer whale advocates is that the southern residents have not had a newborn in more than two years that has survived for more than two months.

The population now totals 77, a 30-year low.

"This is dire," said Ken Balcomb, director of San Juan Island-based Center for Whale Research. "We should have had eight babies in that two years time. Obviously, you can't have a population without any recruitment."

Listed endangered in the U.S. in 2005, the southern residents consist of three tightly knit clans, J, K and

Center For Whale Research/ Contributed photo

Known for a frequent propensity to ‘breach,’ J-32 breaks the surface of the water of Haro Strait.

L pods. The population was afforded protection under federal law in the wake of a 20 percent decline in the mid-1990s. As of 2010, the population totaled 87 animals. The southern residents are designated endan-

est Voted B t en m Retire nity u Comm tes r o c in Ana

gered by Washington state and in Canada as well.

In mid-October, the population’s only newborn in nearly two years, L-120, first spotted Sept. 6, vanished and has not been seen since. Its mother and other members of its family have been identified and photographed since the birth of L-120, but unaccompanied by the calf.

J-32 was last identified and photographed by the Center for Whale Research in late November, near Victoria, at the south end of Vancouver Island.

It was among fellow J-pod members at that time.

Researchers speculated that the female was in late stages of pregnancy this past summer because of a widerthan-normal girth that was visible when it breached.

for new board members The Orcas Off-Leash Area is looking for new board members.

The current chair, Eros Bellevieu, is stepping down but will remain on the board. Katie O’Rourke is stepping up as the new chair.

Orcas Island’s off-leash area is located adjacent to the Port of Orcas Day Park at the corner of Mt. Baker and North Beach Roads just north of Eastsound. It’s about an acre in size, with grassy and wood-chipped areas, dog water, Mutt Mitts, a dog “toy box,” picnic tables and a small shelter.

To volunteer or be on the board, email info@orcasdogpark.org.

Balcomb, who attended the Dec. 6 necropsy, said that J-32 appears to have died from complications that arose, possibly an infection, after the baby it was carrying died in the womb.

The female’s uterus, where remains of the near full-term baby were found, was removed for further examination. Results of that study should reveal whether J-32, which had not before given birth, had any prior miscarriages, he said.

J-32 was two years old when its mother died, in 1998. The young killer whale was then raised by an aunt, J-22, also known as Oreo. Two J-pod cousins, J-34, Doublestuff, and J-38, Cookie, and J-22, are the only remaining members of the J-10 matriline.

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Editorial

To the Editor:

Get into the spirit of giving this season

Warm island reception

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e’ve all heard the phrase “the spirit of Christmas,” but its meaning is sometimes lost amid the barrage of consumerism that has come to define this national holiday.

There is great pleasure in giving and receiving the perfect gift, and the satisfaction of giving to those outside of your friends and family is equally gratifying.

We are reminded of this sentiment by Scrooge in “The Christmas Carol,” which is running at Orcas Center Dec. 10 through Dec. 14. It’s an age-old tale of redemption and understanding the true meaning of Christmas – and a life well lived. For those of us who are in the play, and there are many dedicated islanders who are a part of the production, we watch Scrooge’s transformation each night in rehearsal. Every time, it hits me hard. Life isn’t all about business and growing your 401k – it’s about human connections.

Why is it important to volunteer and donate during the holidays? For the lonely, the homeless and the underprivileged, this season is not a time of joy.

Consider choosing a tag off the tree at Island Market and make a local child’s Christmas morning a special one. Donate items to the food bank or give warm clothing to Orcas Family Connections. We held a clothing drive at the Sounder and received many bags of donations from islanders. The items went to a homeless shelter for men, women and kids on the mainland.

Thank you to everyone who gave; we are so grateful.

Walk a dog or sign up to be a foster family at the animal shelter. Visit a nursing home and hold someone’s hand. One of my fondest Christmas memories is singing carols every year at the convalescent center in Friday Harbor with a group of kids from school. We sang at businesses throughout town, but performing for the older folks, some of whom wouldn’t have the gift of any visitors for Christmas, was the best part of the day.

The Orcas Island Community Foundation is offering an online gift catalog to benefit programs on the island. Browse the catalog, pick out gift opportunities and give gifts in honor of your friends and loved ones. Donate any amount of $10 or more at http://oicf.us/.

Giving to others helps hold a community together. And among the personal benefits: it teaches an important value to teach our children and provides a sense of accomplishment. Studies have found that those who volunteer have a lower mortality rate than those who do not. It simply feels good to lend a hand.

I am proud to live in a community with such a deep spirit of generosity. For me, that is what Christmas is all about.

– Colleen Smith Armstrong, editor and publisher

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As a non-citizen, a visitor to your country if you will, even as a resident for over fifteen years, it has ever been my dream to find somewhere intrinsically beautiful, with a wonderfully temperate climate and welcoming residents.

I am perhaps not the most easily adaptive of individuals.

Unapologetically Anglophile, certainly a degree eccentric and often overtly inquisitive of culture and habit.

Imagine, then, my amazement and pleasure, being the square peg I admit, to be welcomed openarmed within the pantheon of island inhabitants.

Citizens of the San Juans take a collective pat on the back for deserved and unfortunately rare humanity and consideration.

Trevor A. Welford Olga

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We would like to take a minute and thank Geddes at Ship Bay, Ron at Orcas Village Store, Richard at West Sound Café and John at Roses for their contributions to the

Oddfellows Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. We could not have done it without you.

This year was the largest gathering ever, with over 240 people having attending. However, we always encounter a problem in that the table numbers called last do not have the selection of food items that the first tables called have.

We apologize for this and can only hope that being with your friends and family at this community event makes up for this problem and that we will see you again next year. Thank you all for making this annual event one to remember on Orcas Island.

The Oddfellows

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With very mixed feelings my husband Nick and I have decided to leave Orcas. My last day of work at the Orcas Family Health Center will be Jan. 2.

It’s been a lovely time here on Orcas, but we’re ready for a change of climate and landscape.

I have really loved my job, the patients and the collegiality of my coworkers. I doubt that I will ever again have the opportunity to work with as much freedom from the constraints of corporate medicine as I have had here.

I’ll miss the patients especially. I have met the most interesting, challenging, lovable, frustrating, admi-

Public meetings Thursday, December 11 • Port of Orcas Commission, 12 p.m., Airport Conference Room.

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rable, earnest, quirky, inexplicable, charming, adorable, forgiving, fascinating and resilient people here.

Thanks to everyone for letting me be part of your lives for these years and for so graciously seeing me off on the next phase of my life.

Phoebe Hershenow Family Nurse Practitioner Orcas Family Health Center

Items stolen from car On Friday evening, Nov. 28, I had items stolen from my car during an Orcas Center program. One week later, I have all the items again in my possession, thanks to islanders who spotted them while going about their own business. My only loss was cash out of the wallet, and many hours of concern and communication.

This pattern has played out numerous times in the past two weeks, as others have also been subject to car theft. Thank you to all who have helped! We should continue to report any activity to the sheriff as soon as it’s noticed, so they can do their job: 378-4151.

This recent rash of thefts serves to remind us that we are a microcosm of the larger world; there will always be the good and the bad, though I trust that there’s a lot more good on Orcas than “out there”. I know we’ll continue the personal “attitude of gratitude” I’ve experienced while living here.

Margot Shaw Orcas Island

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CenturyLink faces Greg White leaves school board Obituary William Humes penalty for 911 outage Below is a UTC staff press release.

State regulatory staff on Tuesday, Dec. 2 released an investigation report on the six-hour 911 outage that occurred earlier this year, recommending the company be penalized up to $2.9 million and make improvements to ensure network reliability.

The Washington Utilities a n d Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Commission began the investigation after a statewide 911 outage severely disrupted emergency services for six hours beginning around midnight on April 9 and into the morning of April 10.

All 6.9 million people living in Washington lost 911 service during the outage, which affected 911 calls placed from landline, wireless and Internet-based telephones.

In the report, UTC staff recommend the threemember commission issue a formal complaint against the company with a penalty of up to $2,932,750 for 11,731 violations of commission laws and rules.

The majority of the violations were for failing to automatically reroute 911 calls and failure to maintain and manage the technical 911 system as required by law. The company was also cited for failing to promptly notify 911 call centers of the outage.

Washington’s 911 services are provided by CenturyLink under a contract managed by the Washington Military Department’s Emergency Management Division.

CenturyLink outsources certain critical functions of the 911 network to Colorado-based Intrado, CenturyLink’s 911 vendor.

Commission staff determined that the statewide 911 system outage was caused by errors originating in a data center owned and managed by CenturyLink’s 911 vendor. Commission staff also determined that 5,840 attempted 911 calls from Washington state failed to properly reach emergency services during the outage.

The investigation also looked at whether

CenturyLink’s restoration of 911 services and communications between the company and affected customers were sufficient and recommends technical upgrades to prevent another potentially life-threatening outage in the future.

Commission staff recommends that CenturyLink be required to make improvements to the 911 infrastructure, and report annually to the commission on the status and results of maintenance and inspections of the system.

Although the impact was most drastic in Washington state, the outage also affected six other states – California, Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and South Carolina – prompting the Federal Communications Commission to conduct its own investigation into the outage.

The FCC released a report on the outage in October and has initiated a proceeding to address 911 reliability.

C e n t u r y L i n k is Washington’s statewide 911 service provider and also provides retail telecommunication service to approximately one million residential and business customers in Washington.

The commission is the state agency in charge of regulating the rates and services of telephone companies operating in Washington, as well as promoting a competitive telecommunications marketplace. It is the commission’s responsibility to ensure regulated companies provide safe and reliable service to customers at reasonable rates, while allowing them the opportunity to earn a fair profit.

The commission does not regulate the rates of broadband services, cellular, cable or Internet service.

Editor’s note: CenturyLink also faces fines of $173,000 as a result of a 10-day communication outage in San Juan County in November 2013. The UTC staff report of that outage has yet to be fashioned into a formal complaint against the telecom company, nor have those fines been approved by the UTC.

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The Orcas Island School Board accepted the resignation of board member Greg White at the Nov. 25 meeting.

The board decided to open up the position to the public.

Applications are available at the district office or can be downloaded from the district website: www.orcasislandschools.org/pages/Orcas_Island_ SD137/1042308765551993522.

Applications are to be turned in to the following address: Secretary to the Board Orcas Island School District 557 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 The deadline for submitting the applications to the School District Office is Dec. 30, 2014 at 3 p.m.

White submitted the following letter to Board Chair Scott Lancaster.

Dear Scott and fellow board members, I am sorry to announce that I must resign my post as school board director, effective immediately. Before I asked to be a board member I made it clear that my wife would

at some point likely pursue an employment position at the school district. The district policy at that time did not preclude a board member’s spouse from getting a teaching job, and I was reassured by the superintendent at the time that it would not be an issue.

As we learned together in the following month, the district’s policy was not in conformance with the state law. We, as a board, changed that policy. At this time a job has become available that my wife would like to fulfill. It seems that the only option in order for her to work in that position is for me to step down.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the school board. I could not imagine a more dedicated group of individuals to make Orcas School District the best if can be for our island’s children. I admire you all.

Any loss the school may feel from my resignation is miniscule compared to the gains that Tess can bring.

If it becomes appropriate for me to serve on the board in the future, I would jump at the opportunity.

Sincerely, Greg White.

William Humes (Bill) born Sept. 1, 1921 died Nov. 24, 2014 at Mt. Baker Care Center. He brought his family to Orcas five decades ago to the farm they named Warmed Valley. During his lifetime he worked as a mechanic, pilot, flight instructor, pioneer farmer, carpenter, plumber, electrician, community leader, master gardener and conservationist. He was a true renaissance man. He is survived by his three children Lawrence Humes (Shari) of Bellingham, Shereen Waterman of Hilo, Hawaii, Dale Humes of Ft. Collins, Colo., six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Arrangements are with the assistance of Whidbey Memorial Funeral and Cremation Service, Oak Harbor.

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21. Catch, as flies 22. Affixes in a scrapbook, say 23. Creeks 25. Butter up?

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49. Complain 51. Disrobe 55. Tired 57. "... or ___!"

58. Basic monetary unit of Romania 59. Annoy 60. Acknowledging a new landlord 62. Carries on 63. "Fudge!"

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between two parallel faults 11. Reduction 12. Fill 13. "Aeneid" figure 18. Grammar topic 22. Congratulations, of a sort 24. American symbol 25. Blunder 27. Three-reeler, e.g.

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Distillery launched

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

Orcas Island is joining in the Renaissance movement of small-craft liquor production.

Long-time island residents Charlie West and Carie DeRuiter are excited to be launching a boutique distillery.

“Since the end of prohibition in the 1930s, distilling has been in the hands of major producers,” West said.

“The result has been consistent but relatively bland products with little diversity. In the short time that craft distillers have been in the market, the diversity of high quality, flavorful products has blossomed.”

The venture is something entirely new for West, who

previously produced outdoor television programs for major networks. He says the learning curve is “exciting.”

Orcas Island Distillery’s initial products are an apple brandy Eau de Vie, pear brandy and a Geneverstyle gin. In the works for a future release date are an aged apple brandy and single malt scotch.

All products are distilled in West’s barn, made from wood milled from his property and use locally grown grains and fruit from historic Orcas orchards.

This fall’s fruit harvesting was aided by friends and family who volunteered their time.

“On Orcas there’s a wonderful variety of heirloom fruits and locally grown

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Lund releases new CD farm products that are of no interest to major producers, but offer unique and delicious flavors,” West said.

The distillery’s products are for sale at the Orcas Liquor Store and Orcas Village Store and served at Inn at Ship’s Bay. To visit the distillery, call 3767077. For more info search Orcas Island Distillery on Facebook.

Just in time for Christmas, Martin Lund has a new CD out. Entitled “Sentimental Journeys,” it captures the romance of travel, via planes, trains, boats and automobiles. Vocals, instrumentals, guest artists including JP Wittman, Gail Pettis, Moqui and Jaz Lund, Tony Morales, Charlie Porter, Nancy Rumbel and more (Martin even sings one track), there is something for everyone. You can get signed copies for everyone on your gift list and hear the tunes at Darvill’s on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.

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NAVY FROM 1 nology, and continues to underscore the national commitment to maintaining Naval Air Station Whidbey Island as one of our country’s preeminent Navy bases,” Larsen said in a recent press release.

Currently, there are 82 Growlers actively flying out of NASWI and 12 used as backup.

The noise Over the last several months the San Juan County Council collected data from islanders on a jet noise complaint website.

The site received 871 reports, mostly concentrated on the south end of Lopez. Two hundred and eighteen of those reports came from 6 a.m. to noon and 224 came after 9 p.m.

The data also shows that 150 people reported a low rumble and 240 reported extremely loud noise.

Stephens hopes the meeting on Lopez is a step closer to mitigate the noise pollution. He wants the Navy will implement Hush Houses to reroute the noise from the revving of engines upward and thus creating less sound pollution, and structures at the end of the runway

that you see at commercial airports that push the noise upwards. At the aircraft noise booth there is sign explaining that a noise study will be conducted as part of the EIS and will evaluate sleep disturbance, indoor speech interference and classroom listening interference.

Stephens hopes that the Navy will test noises levels on Lopez that is the equivalent to what people are actually hearing. He is concerned that the Growlers are causing problems both on land and sea.

“The noise is affecting us so it has to be affecting marine life,” said Stephens.

Scoping process The highlight of the meeting for Stephens was that the Navy has extended the scoping process, allowing people to add official comments. Islanders could have a stenographer record their comment or write it down themselves. People also have until Jan. 9 to submit their comments online at www.whidbeyeis.com or by mail to EA-18G Growler EIS Project Manager, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic, 6506 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508 Attn: Code EV21/SS.

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Tree lighting kicks off season Sportsmanship awards for Vikings The Viking football and girls soccer teams have been given the sportsmanship award from the Northwest Officials Association. This award is perhaps one of the most meaningful because it represents the evaluation of the team by a group of men and women who know every team in the area and spend hours and days officiating.

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Little ones bundled up to see Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Village Green on Dec. 5 during the chamber’s annual tree lighting event. At left is chamber director Lance Evans.

County employees reject new union contract proposal This past weekend, county employees represented by AFSCME, Local 1849, AFLCIO, voted to reject a tentative agreement with San Juan County on a new threeyear contract. The current contract expires Dec. 31, 2014. Representatives from AFSCME and county management had been in negotiations on contract terms since August, assisted by a facilitator from the

state’s Public Employment Relations Commission.

The tentative agreement included wages and annual cost-of-living increases, contributions to a health care savings account and modifications to the management of the contract. The county council is required to adopt the county’s 2015 budget before the end of the year. Adoption of the budget was scheduled for Dec.

9. Absent a signed contract, county officials say there is no basis for providing a cost of living adjustment or continuing benefit contributions provided for in the expiring contract.

Council members have unanimously stated they remain hopeful of reaching a contract agreement that is both fiscally responsible and satisfactory to the county’s represented employees.

Almost 100 Orcas public school student musicians from the fifth through eighth grades will bring their voices and instruments together for a holiday concert on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Orcas School Cafeteria. Because construction will begin very soon on the new school cafeteria, this will be the last concert ever on this stage. Music Directors Pamela Wright (strings and choir) and Darren Dix (band) have planned a musical program with a wide variety of numbers. This concert is free and open to the public.

The 15-member Fifth Grade Band will play “Au Claire de la Lune,” “A Tisket – A Tasket” and “Jingle Bells.” The Sixth Grade Band, the largest band in the school at 19 members, will play “Angels on Parade” and “Christmas in the Kitchen.” The Middle School Band, with 16 players, will perform “Santa Loves to Cha Cha,” “Joyful Sounds of Christmas,” “Ukrainian Bell Carol” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

The Fifth and Sixth Grade Choir, eight members strong, will sing “Still Still Still” and “Brave.” The Middle School Choir’s five singers (who meet just once a week) will present three numbers: “The Echo Carol,” “Sakura” and “Popular.” The Fifth and Sixth Grade Strings (17 players) will play “Good King Wenceslas” and “Dreidel.” The Middle

School Strings (13 members) will play “Boulevard,” “Chorale” and “Good King.”

The newly formed Young Orcas Youth Orchestra will close out the evening with the classic “Winter Wonderland.” They will be joined by both choirs for “Christmas Here We Come.”

This is the second in a trio of concerts by students this winter. The kindergarten to fourth grade concert is on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Gym.

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New coach for the boys

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Back row, l-r: Coach Rich Madden, Leif Gustafson, Keenan O'Brien, Axel Greening, Daniel O'Brien, Brother Murphy, Coach Corey Wiscomb, Michael Chesher, Garrett Ballanger, Yusuf Duni, Miles Harlow, Pasha Bullock, Coach Andrew Stephens. Front row: Kellen Maier, Ivan Bullock, Hayden Simpson, Jordan Randolph, Grayson White, Gwydion Merrith. Front: Steven Bodenhamer. Not pictured: Aidan Kruse.

by MARTY ZIER Director Vicki Vandermay He had been asked seasons Sports contributor fruitlessly searched for a prior but had passed.

Looking at Wiscomb, he Great coaches preach the new boys basketball head appears too young to have coach.

Orcas High School “next man up” mantra to inspire athletes to step up teacher and alumni Corey had two hip replacements and carry the load when Wiscomb sensed the void, and a bad back, which are called upon. As Athletic stepped up and took the job. the reasons he’s avoided the

court.

“Basketball, even coaching, is really hard on my body,” he said.

But Wiscomb overheard one of the players in the hall languish ‘Is there something wrong with us? Why won’t anyone coach us?’ That was the moment Wiscomb decided he was the next man up.

“This is an incredible group of guys, a lot of heart and when I realized no one was stepping up to coach, I decided someone needed to come forward and help these guys,” he said. “I know the game and my goal is for these strong young men to play some really good basketball.”

Coach Wiscomb brings

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assistant Andrew Stephens.

The boys play home games on Friday against Mt. Vernon Christian at 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday against Lopez at 3 p.m

Hoop shoot

It’s time to start working on your free throws because the Orcas Island Booster Club Annual Hoop Shoot is on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. All of your favorite Orcas Island Basketball stars will be on the court to help raise money for the Orcas Island Booster Club. All funds go directly to the middle and high school athletic program.

Players will be out in the community soliciting donations ahead of the event and will be showing off their shooting skills on Wednesday. There will also be a chance this year for fans to win some Viking Gear by stepping onto the court and showing us what they got – and enjoy free popcorn.

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Back row, l-r: Coach Gregg Sasan, Joie Zier, Brittney Kern, Ella Conard, Lilly Miller, Halle Thompson, Emma Minnis, Bethany Hansen, Jessica Nichols, Coach Amber Paulsen. Front row: Manager Melanie Flint, Joanne Mietzner, Maggie Toombs, Jadyn Kopp, Katy Minnis, Violet Sturk, Tori Sturk, Coach Sada Ashcraft. Front: Kilee Rogers. Not pictured: Hannah Gaydos.

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Head Coach Gregg Sasan smiles as he starts his third year as the girls basketball coach with help from loyal assistants Sada Aschraft, Amber Paulsen and Donna Hall and manager Melanie Flint.

Although his overall player numbers are good, Sasan still faces a challenge.

“We have just two returning starters, so it seems like a rebuilding year, but the girls are doing really well in practice,” he said.

“We have some juniors and sophomores who are going to really have to play big.

We have nine freshman this year, which is really exciting to have so many new players.

But with such a young team, I may have to

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throw some of the younger players in the mix, too.”

Commenting on the league, Sasan said, “We have plenty of competition – LaConner is strong again and now that Friday Harbor is in our league, both our games with them will be league games.”

Sasan is known for conditioning and he feels that will be a strength for the Vikings this year, while improving shooting and teamwork remain goals.

“Half the team is new, so they are going to have to learn to work together,” he said.

The girls play home games on Friday against Mt. Vernon Christian at 5 p.m. and on Saturday against Lopez at 1:30 p.m.

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The sound of basketballs in the gym is once again being heard at Orcas Christian School.

It will be the boys basketball team’s first year in the WIAA, competing in the highly touted NW1B League.

“This is an incredible and special group of young men that I’m truly blessed to coach,” said Head Coach Tim Hance.

The boys opened the season against Grace Academy, ultimately falling 54-62.

Leading scorers for the Saints were Cyrus Amour (20) and Michael Harris (15).

The Saints girls team debuted its season at home against Grace Academy on Dec. 4 with a 60-55 over-

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Top photo, l-r: Coach Ryan Davis, Ryan Flint, Nick Hodges, Elliott Claus, Michael Harris, Joey Fowler, Cameron Aragon, Skyler Gregg, Cyrus Amour, Coach Tim Hance. Above: back row, l-r: Adia Dolan, Caitlin Fowler, Maddy Hance, Maelle Comrie, Emily Toombs, Alaena Comrie, Evie Hance. Front row: Gabi Carver, Ashley Madeiros, Alenna Garcia. time victory. Head Coach Ryan Davis leads this group of 10 women with their eyes set on making a real splash in the NW1B League and beyond this year.

“It was a great WIAA debut game for our girls,” Davis said.

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Twenty-eight OIFR responders and five apparatus were able to provide an exterior defensive attack only because of heavy fire involvement and structural compromise. Crews were back on the scene mid-morning on Dec. 2 to put out hot spots. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by OIFR and the San Juan County Fire Marshal. Fire Chief Kevin O’Brien reminds islanders to clean chimneys and have working smoke detectors. If you need one, stop by the Eastsound Fire Station for a free detector.

Nov. 20: Lopez deputies assisted the fire department at scene of a residential structure fire.

• Deputies investigated a commercial burglary of an Eastsound business.

• A Lopez man reported fraudulent charges on his debit card that occurred on the mainland.

Nov. 21: A San Juan Island woman reported the theft of personal electronics from her home.

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Come feast on a ham dinner, sing carols and exchange silly gifts in a “white elephant” at the Olga Potluck on Saturday, Dec. 13. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to go with ham, or a dessert, along with your own place setting.

Lopez Island artist Steven Hill, who participated at the Sixth Annual Zion National Park Plein Air Painting Invitational in early November, was honored with a major purchase and cash award for his painting titled “Soft Glow” done in Zion Canyon.

The painting, pictured at right, was purchased by the park to become part of their permanent art collection as the “Superintendent of Zion National Park Purchase Award.” The modern collection at Zion houses works from former artists’ in residents at the park, and other past award winners and Zion artists, including Maynard Dixon, Jim Jones, Suze Woolf, John Cogan, Cody Delong, Gloria Miller

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Nov. 23: Orcas deputies were called regarding a parenting issue/child custody situation.

• Orcas deputies took a report of harassment to a man by his ex-girlfriend.

Nov. 24: A San Juan woman brought a bicycle to the sheriff ’s office after it had been abandoned near her property for two weeks.

• Deputies on Orcas responded to Madrona Point on a report of juveniles drinking during school hours. Two youths were contacted, but neither had been drinking alcohol.

• A Lopez contractor reported theft of fuel from a job site on Decatur Island.

Nov. 25: Orcas deputies checked on the wellbeing of a man reportedly depressed.

• Orcas deputies responded to a business dispute over car repairs.

• Lopez deputies contacted a delivery driver who reportedly damaged an awning with his truck while making a delivery at a Lopez Village business.

• Lopez deputies investigated a commercial burglary in Lopez Village.

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CALENDAR DEC. 10 TO DEC. 14 CHRISTMAS CAROL: At Orcas

Center, 6:30 p.m.

WEDS., DEC. 10 GARDEN CLUB HOLIDAY TEA: At 10:30 a.m., Madrona Room, Orcas Center.

VISIT FROM SANTA: Santa is coming to Country Corner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., kids and pets welcome. Free picture with donation (cash or goods) to the Orcas Island Food Bank.

DEC. 11 TO DEC. 12 CONCERT AT ROSARIO:

Chamber Music Festival’s “Leaves of Gold” in Rosario, 6 p.m. $150.

THURS., DEC. 11 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: In

the Community Church Fireside Room at 5 p.m.

FRI., DEC. 12 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: The 11 local painters at The Gallery

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are holding a Holiday Open House, noon to 6 p.m. The Gallery is located in Eastsound on North Beach Road.

CHRISTMAS POTLUCK: Deer Harbor potluck, 6:30 p.m., DH Community Club. Patty Johnson will accompany the Christmas carol sing-along.

Bring a dish to share, your place setting and beverage.

Questions? Call 376-5404.

Island Community Band Holiday Concert, Orcas Center, 2 p.m. Let the music and community warm your spirit. Carols, hymns, pop and traditional favorites.

Admission is by donation.

Information is at 376-2281 or at www.orcascenter.org.

SAT., DEC. 13

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 - 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.

OLGA POTLUCK: Social hour at 5:30; dinner at 6:30. Bring a side dish to go with ham, or a dessert, and a place setting.

SUN., DEC. 14 LIONS SANTA SHIP: From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Orcas Ferry Landing County Dock.

Presents for the kids, music and refreshments.

ALOHA CHRISTMAS: Annual Kids Musical “Aloha Christmas,” 9:30 a.m., Community Church.

SAT, DEC. 20 HOLIDAY CONCERT: Orcas

‘Christmas Carol’

After five years, “A Christmas Carol” is back at Orcas Center. Join your on-stage friends and neighbors for this magical musical story of redemption, generosity and love.

For five nights, Wednesday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m., you may experience this heartfelt holiday production on the main stage. With a musical cast of over 70 local islanders of all ages, and original music and lyrics

by Jim Bredouw, this redux of the classic heart-warming holiday tale is directed by Jake Perrine and adapted by Deborah Sparks. Tickets are $15, $11 students, and $2 off for center members at www.orcascenter.org or 376-2281.

The cosmos has decided to try and make your birthday stunning! December 13, 2014 is the biggest meteor shower of the year. An estimated 120 meteors per hour, emanating from the constellation Gemini. Darling one, keep looking up and thinking forward. Always, always play nice with the other kids.

Wishing you an extraordinary year!

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MON. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

AL-ANON: 7 p.m., 197 Main Street, Benson Hall,

Emmanuel Church.

TUES. – ONGOING 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.

WEDS. – ONGOING AA: 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, 7-8 p.m., Episcopal Church.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 - 9 p.m., Old Gym, $2.

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THURS. –ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m. at the Orcas Library.

AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Aly, Eastsound.

FRI. – ONGOING AA: Community Church Family Center, noon.

Emmanuel Church, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

MAGIC THE GATHERING: For ages 12-17, 5 to 9 p.m., the Funhouse Commons.

SAT. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,Emmanuel Church. Potluck last Sat.

SERVICES Marine Watch CHURCH on Orcas Island & in the San Juans The purpose of this column is to give you information on what we’re seeing on the water during our tours. We’re in our third decade doing these tours on the water observing the “food chain”, and still amazed at what we see. This column will provide you info on what we’re seeing on our trips as well as news regarding the ecosystem in other parts of the world.

Offseason News

Today I was informed of the loss of Rhapsody, J-32, an 18 year old orca. She was found stranded near a beach off Comox BC. There will be a necropsy soon to determine the cause of death.

Rhapsody was in the prime of her life. She was an important female of breeding age. She never had a calf of her own. With the number of breeding females down in the teens now Rhapsody was our hope for the future of the southern resident population. Her loss brings the total number of southern residents to 77 now. That’s the lowest number I can remember since the days of orca captures here by aquariums in the 1970’s.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news regarding Rhapsody but good news or bad the more attention we can focus on the southern resident population’s plight the more action will be taken to help this population survive. The loss of one of our orca whales is like a death in the family to us all. We are that connected to these whales! Their intelligence, family structure, culture and biology bring them even that much closer to us. They make up the fabric of living in the San Juan Islands and the Pacific Northwest.

With all of the dedicated people researching, working with and financially helping these whales survive I am optimistic that my grandson who is now one year old, will be able to stand on the shoreline or be on a boat and see the southern residents prospering and living here around the islands as they have for so many generations.

In other news, J and K pod have been traveling around the Salish Sea for a few weeks now. K pod was sighted near Seattle yesterday. L pod is most likely out at sea this time of year.

If you’re on the northwest side of Orcas keep a lookout for a humpback whale (maybe two) that has been “residing” between Jones Island and Pt. Doughty, traveling and feeding along the Orcas shoreline. The humpback has been here since late Summer. Very exciting to have humpback whales returning and seen regularly. There have been more than just this one humpback. Numerous humpback sightings have occurred this fall around the islands. Last week a humpback came within 100’ of the docks at Deer Harbor Marina!

Along with the humpback sightings here I have noticed a large increase in schools of baitfish such as herring.

This increase of bait fish goes hand and hand with the humpback whales being here. That’s a good indicator of the health of the ecosystem, starting at the bottom and working it’s way up. Hopefully the next thing we”ll see are more salmon returns here. That’s the bottom line. More salmon, more and healthier orca whales.

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Help fund ukuleles for Orcas students The Music Advocacy Group, with the community’s help, hopes to put ukuleles in the hands of all third

to fourth grade students at Orcas Elementary School.

Thanks to the Orcas Island Community Foundation,

which has selected this project to appear among 14 grant opportunities on their on-line catalog, you

can go directly to https:// oicferp.smalldognet.com/ erp/donate/create?grant_ catalog_id=1157 to help fund this grant, or go to www.giveorcas.org to see all grant requests. The total request of the MAG grant is $1,662. But you can help contribute with a donation in any amount of $10 or more.

Two years ago, for the first time, ukuleles were introduced to fourth graders thanks to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Beginning this year, third graders share music class-time with fourth graders. So now MAG hopes to expand the ukulele program to third graders, so that all students

in combined third-fourth grade classes have instruments to take home and play.

“Most of my younger students have never played an instrument, other than a recorder,” said Pamela Wright, Director of K-4 General Music, 5-6 Choir and 5-12 Strings. “In fact, purchasing an instrument such as a ukulele would be a luxury that many of my

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students’ families would be hard-pressed to do. So when I place ukuleles in my students’ hands for the first time, it feels a little like Christmas. You can see it in their faces. Knowing that they are being trusted to take this instrument home and care for it – it’s a feeling of pride and responsibility, an excitement at being able to accompany themselves singing, and they are motivated to practice.”

Wright says that by playing the ukulele, students enhance ear training and learn about chords.

With the successful funding of this grant, the sounds of “Down in the Valley” and “Clementine” will be filling the school hallways. Then they will invite everyone in the community to attend the K-4 school music concert in June to hear what the kids have learned.

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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.

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS Permit Number

Project Description

PSJ00014-0012

Shoreline stairs

PSP00014-0001

2 lot short subdivision

Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island 241421002, 909 Hodgson Road, Lopez 463634001, 2704 West Valley Road, San Juan

Applicant/Agent Name and Address Keith and Carol James, c/o Bob Querry, PO Box 2112, Pismo Beach, CA 93448 John and Pamela Rankin, c/o San Juan Surveying, PO Box 611, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Other Date of Date Required Application Complete Permits*

Existing Environmental Documents

8/1/14

11/24/14

HPA

Habitat study

3/28/14

3/28/14

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Wetland report

SEPA End Date Project Threshold for SEPA Comments DET Comments End Date** DNS

DNS

12/24/14

1/9/15

12/24/14

12/31/14

Hearing Body

Hearing Place

Hearing Date

Hearing Thursday Key Bank Examiner 1/15/15 -

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271352005, Todd and Lori Doyle 65 Bracken Fern Ln, Hearing PO Box 88950 11/19/14 11/19/14 Exempt 12/31/14 Key Bank 1/15/15 Eastsound, WA Examiner Seattle, WA 98138 98245 463450014, 1817 John and Pam Keffer Mitchell Bay Rd, c/o Karen Palmer, PCUP00Hearing Vacation rental 12/01/14 12/01/14 Exempt 12/31/14 Key Bank 1/15/15 Friday Harbor, WA 47 Marion Pl, 14-0018 Examiner 98250 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 251423005, 1649 PSP0004 lot short Linnea Arntson, 1503 36th St., Fisherman Bay 11/20/14 11/20/14 DNS 12/24/14 12/31/14 14-0002 subdivision Bellingham, WA 98229 Road, Lopez 362444001, Cliff Cliff Island LLC, c/o Jeff Otis, PSJ000Build single-user Biological Hearing Island, in Wasp 393 Bobbyann Rd., 9/16/14 10/23/14 HPA MDNS 12/24/14 1/9/15 Key Bank 1/15/15 14-0014 dock Evaluation Examiner Passage Eastsound, Wa 98245 SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be examined by NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant to comment on the Threshold appointment during regular business hours at the San meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination can do so by Juan County Community Development & Planning at 135 Key Bank downstairs meeting room, 95 Second Street, Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An submitting a written statement to Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at no later than the comment date Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments Community Development and Planning (CD&P). The County has specified above. The Threshold project comments specified above. Anyone who desires may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, Determination may be appealed by to provide testimony in a public hearing or desires a copy report for this hearing may be obtained from CD&P and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the submitting a written statement of of the decision for this project may do so by contacting generally 7 days prior to the public hearing.. development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter appeal along with the basis for the CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. .- Suggested Project as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, days after the end of the SEPA hearing. (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 Comments End Date or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. comment period.

Fax (360) 378-3922 * cdp@sanjuanco.com PCUP0014-0017

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NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ1201778 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, DECEMBER 10, 2014

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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits.

Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.

The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.

Public comment time is scheduled for 9:05 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting.

Judy Cumming

LEGALS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a) (2) et seq.

Trustee’s Sale No: WARCS-14014809 Loan No. 0535443659 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., will on December 19, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at IN THE LOBBY OF THE SAN JUAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 350 COURT STREET, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL “A”: That portion of Government Lot 7 and the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter in Section 5, Township 36 North, Range 2 West, W.M., described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East margin of the County Road which point is South 585.7 feet; thence East 74.25 feet; thence South 6 degrees 3’ East 300.6 feet of the Northeast corner of Government Lot 6 in said Section 5; thence East 120.0 feet; thence South 27 degrees 52’ East 169.67 feet to THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING of the following described parcel of land; thence from said true point of beginning South 3 degrees 35’ East 199.47 feet; thence South 5 degrees 01’ West 146.3 feet to a point marked by a 1-inch iron pipe; thence continuing South 5 degrees 01’ West 5 feet, more or less, to a point on the North margin of the County Road; thence along said margin Northwesterly to a point West of the said true point of beginning; thence East 187.9 feet, more or less, to the said true point of beginning; EXCEPT THAT PORTION, if any, lying West of a line which begins at a point 587.7 feet South and 74.25 feet East of the Northeast corner of Government Lot 6, Section 5 and runs thence South 6 degrees 30’ East to the line of ordinary high tide. Situate in San Juan County, Washington.

PARCEL “B”: That portion of Government Lot 7, Section 5, Township 36 North, Range 2 West of W.M., lying Southerly and Southwesterly of County Road No. 45 (Westsound to Deer Harbor Road). EXCEPT THAT PORTION lying Westerly and Southwesterly of a line which begins at a point 585.7 feet South and 74.25 feet East of the Northeast corner of Government Lot 6, Section 5, Township 36 North, Range 2 West of Willamette Meridian; thence South 06 degrees 30’ East to the line of ordinary high tide and the terminus of said line. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion lying Easterly and Southeasterly of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the east

San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ604258 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder December 10, 2014.

SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Request for Bids ONE CHIP SPREADER Due Date: December 23, 2014 2:00pm Bid envelopes must be clearly

marked on the outside, “Bids for One Chip Spreader”, and must be received prior to 2:00pm on or before the bid opening date of December 23, 2014 at: Clerk of the County Council; 55 Second St N, 1st floor, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

Mailed bids should be sent to: Clerk of the County Council, 350 Court St. #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Bids are subject to rejection if not submitted on the form provided.

County Manager will award the bid to

the lowest responsible bidder. Any or all bids may be rejected for good cause. RCW 36.32.245(2) Additional specification packets are available at the San Juan County Public Works Department, 915 Spring Street, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250.

Phone (360) 370-0500. Or online at: http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx.

LEGAL NO. SJ604267 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder December 10, 17, 2014.

margin of the County Road which point is South 585.7 feet; East 74.25 feet; South 06 degrees 30’ East, 300.6 feet of the northeast corner of Government Lot 6, in Section 5, Township 36 North, Range 2 West of Willamette Meridian; thence East 120.0 feet; thence South 27 degrees 52’ East, 169.67 feet; thence South 03 degrees 35’ East, 199.47 feet; thence South 05 degrees 01’ West, 146.3 feet to a point marked by a 1” iron pipe; thence continuing South 05 degrees 01’ West, 20.84 feet, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS LINE; thence continuing South 26 degrees 25’ 08’ West, 52 feet more or less to the line of ordinary high tide and the terminus of said line. TOGETHER WITH that portion of the Tidelands of the Second Class, situate in front of, adjacent to or abutting upon as conveyed by the State of Washington by Deed-Second Class Tide Lands, recorded May 18,1965 in Volume 41 of Deeds, at page 345, under Auditor’s File No. 61238, records of San Juan County, Washington. Situate in San Juan County, Washington. PARCEL “C”: That portion of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter in Section 5, Township 36 North, Range 2 West of the Willamette Meridian, being a portion of the Exception described in Deed recorded under Auditor’s File No. 72627, records of San Juan County, Washington, and as described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East margin of the County Road which point is South, 585.7 feet; thence East, 74.25 feet; thence South 6 degrees 30’ East, 300.6 feet of the Northeast corner of Government Lot 6 in said Section 5; thence from said point of beginning, along the North boundary of said Exception, East, 120.0 feet; thence South 27 degrees 52’ East 169.67 feet; thence West 187.9 feet, more or less to a point on the East margin of the County road; thence along said East margin Northwesterly to the said point of beginning. Situate in San Juan County, Washington. Tax Parcel No: 260542004000 AND 260513003000, commonly known as 2098 DEER HARBOR ROAD, EASTSOUND, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 8/10/2005, recorded 8/16/2005, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 2005 0816022, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from VIKKI LAWSON AND MICHAEL D. LAWSON, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., RBC MORTGAGE COMPANY, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS

TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-J11 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-J11. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 1/1/2010, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. IN ADDITION, THE BENEFICIARY WILL REQUIRE AS A CONDITION TO REINSTATEMENT THAT YOU PROVIDE RELIABLE WRITTEN EVIDENCE THAT ALL PROPERTY TAXES AND HAZARD INSURANCE PREMIUMS ARE PAID CURRENT AS PROVIDED IN THE DEED OF TRUST. Other potential defaults do not involve payment to the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary. Opposite of each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. OTHER DEFAULT ACTION NECESSARY TO CURE Nonpayment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are pain current and that no other defaults exist Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insure against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust Unauthorized sale of property (Due on sale) Revert title to permitted vestee Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Delinquent Payments from January 01, 2010 44 payments at $ 4,296.45 each $ 189,043.80 7 payments at $ 4,797.99 each $ 33,585.93 5 payments at $ 5,051.72 each $ 25,258.60 (01-01-10 through 08-04-14) Late Charges $ 9,693.50 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES Escrow Shortage $ 2,222.46 TRUSTEE EXPENSES Trustee Fee $ 675.00 Certified Mailing Cost $ 118.25 Posting Cost $ 240.00 Recording Cost $ 159.00 TSG Guarantee Policy $

1,985.80 Amount to reinstate on or before 08/04/14 $ 262,982.34 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $611,713.96, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute.

The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on December 19, 2014. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by December 8, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before December 8, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after December 8, 2014, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: MICHAEL D. LAWSON, 2098 DEER HARBOR ROAD, EASTSOUND, WA, 98245 RESIDENT, 2098 DEER HARBOR ROAD, EASTSOUND, WA, 98245 VICKY LAWSON, 13725 SW POHL RD, VASHON, WA, 98070 VIKKI LAWSON, 2098 DEER HARBOR ROAD, EASTSOUND, WA, 98245 by both first class and certified mail on 07/01/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 7/2/2014, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be

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heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to access your situation and refer you to mediation if you eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you.

If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Web site: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Web site: www.ocla.wa.gov X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceeding under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. Sale Information Line: 714-730-2727 or Website: http://www.lpsasap.com DATED: 8/4/14 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., AS TRUSTEE Smith Tower, 26th Floor, 506 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 By: Georgina Rodriguez, Trustee Sale Officer Address for Service of Process: Peak Foreclosure Services of Washington, Inc. 506 Second Ave Ste 2600 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 682-0822 Address for Account Inquiries: Peak Foreclosure Services, Inc. 5900 Canoga Avenue, Suite 220 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 591-9237 A-4478664 11/19/2014, 12/10/2014 LEGAL NO. S599279 Published: The Islands’ Sounder November 19, December 10, 2014.

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