Islands' Sounder, February 04, 2015

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Reigel named spelling champ

Orcas students compete in all-school bee

by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

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From left to right: Kengo Okada, RIPRO Corporation’s president, Tom Averna of Deer Harbor Charters and John Hohol from the Land Survey Association in Wisconsin.

The little stake that could

A story of disaster, the ocean and friendship

by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

The survey stake was a casualty of a typhoon that occurred in the south of Japan, six months prior to the tsunami that ravaged the country. The seven-inch stake had to travel down stream through an industrial area, rice patties and estuaries before reaching the sea. Then it drifted for nearly a year and more than 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. Through violent storms and calm flat waters and under the light of sun and stars, the stake floated until it came to its end one morning.

“For that to get under my dock at Deer Harbor,” said Averna. “It boggles my mind.”

Nearly two years ago, Averna fished out what appeared to be a survey stake with Japanese characters under his office at Deer Harbor Marina. He thought it must be debris from the tsunami that ravaged Japan in 2011. It turns out the item was detritus from an earlier typhoon. The stake would eventually become a symbol of more than a victim of a storm but as a sign of friendship between two people on opposite sides of the globe.

“It has all kind of amazed me,” said Tom. After finding the initial stake, the Sounder ran a story about the discovery and soon after KIRO TV also interviewed Averna. The story made national news and caught the attention of John Hohol from the Land Survey Association in Wisconsin, who recognized the stake as belonging to the RIPRO Corporation in Japan, a company that he has worked with.

Kengo Okada, RIPRO’s president, was delighted to

find that the stake had made such a journey. Okada and Hohol each booked a flight to Orcas to meet Averna and retrieve the item. Okada was so inspired he created a traditional Japanese cartoon book chronicling the stake’s journey. The book included a fictional killer whale that ends up carrying the stake to Deer Harbor. Okada also presented Averna with a replica stake and a plaque with Averna’s name and the date he found the stake. Okada hopes that someday Eastsound will be a sister city with his hometown in Japan. Averna, in turn, wants to visit Japan someday in the future. The last time he visited the country was in the 60s while he was in the Army.

“I felt a deep connection,” said Averna. “I continue to feel that connection.”

What he finds interesting about the object, besides its long travel, is that stakes are created for marking boundaries. Averna said it was the best item one could find to literally expand boundaries between

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Nineteen hopeful spellers took to the stage at the Orcas Christian School to take their chances at a plethora of words. Orcas Island Public School, OASIS and Orcas Christian School all participated in the bee.

Nita Couchman, Steve Diepenbrock and Cathy Faulkner moderated the event on Jan. 28.

Early words that were confidently spelled included minnow, trumpet, ballad, dandelion, veteran and skirmish. Words that presented trouble were sesame, paunch, debilitate, counterfeit, noctambulist and technocrat.

Within 45 minutes, the 19 students were reduced to 10 contestants with winning words like cygnet, ignominious and whippoorwill. Words that proved daunting were mellifluous, heuristic and doubloon. When only seven spellers were left, terms like neophyte, Rorschach, carte blanche and nihilism had the audience cheering. The misspelling of persevered, brocade, emphatically, unmitigable and somnipathy reduced the students to only two.

Benjamin Pollard, last year’s winner, and Joe Reigel went head to head for eight rounds. Words that could not be spelled included rosacea, camelopard, campanile and transcutaneous.

When Benjamin missed flagellatory, Joe had a chance to win the whole bee with the word cryonics.

After spelling the winning word correctly, Joe smiled broadly and accepted the trophy.

The 14-year-old also won a Kindle Fire HD and a chance to compete in the state regional spelling bee. The winner of the regional spelling bee will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to participate in the national spelling bee.

After the bee, Joe admitted that he had only studied for a couple of weeks. In regard to winning he said he felt, “A-okay.”

His mother, Beth Reigel,

Staff photo/ Cali Bagby

Joe Reigel, the winner of the 2015 All School Spelling Bee.

described her son as a “man of few words.”

She was proud of his accomplishment, recalling that as a fifth grader she lost a spelling bee with the word lettuce.

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Legion holds 36th annual derby Mentoring program recognized Matt Minnis photo

At left: Jason Morse with his winning 15-pound, 11.5ounce salmon.

The American Legion Post 93 hosted its 36th Annual Salmon Derby over the weekend of Jan. 24-25.

There were 101 anglers who joined the derby to fish through the rain and sunny

skies. Over the two days of fishing there were 43 salmon weighed in.

Participants also enjoyed door prizes donated by local businesses.

The top prize winners

are: • First prize: Jason Morse, $1,100, 15 pounds, 11.5 ounces.

• Second prize: David Hall, $500, 14 pounds, 11 ounces.

• Third prize: Isaac Hedblom, $400, 14 pounds, 3 ounces.

• Fourth prize: Victoria Telford, $250, 13 pounds, 15 ounces.

• Fifth prize: Kevin Klein, $100, 13 pounds.

• Two blind draws: $150 each, Paul Weatheford and Steve Stanzione.

New cleaning service opens Mrs. Kays has been operating on Orcas Island since 2013.

The business offers residential and commercial cleaning and organizing ser-

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vices. In September of 2014 they added residential and commercial carpet cleaning services which also includes tile and grout cleaning and resealing. Need your specialty area rug cleaned? Just give them a call and they’ll come pick it up.

Mrs. Kays can be reached at 317-6550 or on Facebook.

The Funhouse Commons Mentor program was just named a “Dedicated Partner”

by Mentoring Works Washington. The Funhouse Commons achieved dedicated level through a rigorous, guided evaluation process that is based on more than 20 years of national research and experienced practitioner insight and includes ongoing assistance from Mentoring Works Washington to develop and implement a 12-month improvement and innovation plan.

This designation means that The Funhouse Commons is committed to following best practices that help ensure the

community's youth and volunteers are safe and that they experience mentoring relationships that result in positive outcomes, such as increased self-efficacy, academic success and decreased chances of risky behavior. To achieve dedicated status The Funhouse completed the Quality Mentoring Assessment Path. Out of approximately 200 mentoring programs in Washington, only six have become dedicated partners and three have become expert partners in the first two years of the statewide program.

To get involved in the mentor program, email krista@thefunhouse.org.

Rep. Morris legislation update The Washington state House Technology and Economic Development Committee held public hearings Jan. 21 on two proposed bills from Rep. Jeff Morris (D-Mount Vernon) to strengthen privacy laws regarding new and emerging technologies.

House Bills 1093 and 1094 would limit the collection of Washingtonians’ personal data by use of unmanned aircraft (drones) and various emerging biometric data collection tools.

Morris’ proposed legislation (HB 1093) would prohibit drones with active sens-

ing devices from collecting personal information — including images of an individual on private property — without the individual’s consent, unless the federal government has provided specific authorization or the drone is clearly labelled with the name and contact information of the owner.

Technology allowing companies to collect biometric data is not limited to science fiction — iris scans, facial recognition and voice recognition technologies already exist, but have yet to be largely used in the commercial and retail indus-

tries. Morris’ proposed HB 1094 would establish regulations and limitations on how this information could be collected and used in the future.

Under this legislation, the collection of biometric identifiers of an individual for a commercial purpose without consent would be prohibited. After gaining consent from the consumer, the collector could not sell, lease or disclose the data without receiving additional consent. There would be an exemption for sharing biometric data with law enforcement under warrant.

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Young athletes OPALCO explains the rate increase compete in 25K trail run in Moran Submitted by OPALCO

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Henry Meinhardt Moe (above, at left) was the youngest runner in the “Orcas Island 25k Race” in Moran State Park hosted by Rainshadow Running on Jan. 31. He is pictured with his fellow young runners Millie Kau and Olivia Brunner-Gaydos.

Mom Julie Brunner is on the far right. All three students are 14, but Moe is youngest by a few months. They finished in four hours and 10 minutes. Hundreds of athletes come to the island to compete in the trail running event.

Beginning in February, electric rates are going up.

Residential members with average energy usage will see their OPALCO bill go up about $10 per month.

The rate increase is based on a number of factors, primarily making sure our revenue is adequate to meet budgeted expenses and covering the cost of upcoming submarine cable replacements over the next 30 years – which boils down to our ability to make loan payments. A Cost of Service Study was conducted in 2014 to make sure each member pays their fair share. All member classes are affected by the rate increase, as shown right.

This new rate structure also changes how we meet the co-op’s fixed operational costs. Currently, a large percentage of our

Salmon fishing only Fri-Sun Recreational salmon fishing in Marine Area 7 (San Juan Islands) is now only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week.

Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife made the change after catch rates continued to be higher than anticipated in the San Juan Islands, said Ron Warren of WDFW’s fish program.

“Anglers have been very successful fishing in the San Juan Islands in recent months, prompting us to reduce the number of days each week this fishery is open,” Warren said. “This step will help us meet our conservation objectives.”

Earlier this month, WDFW reduced the catch limit in the San Juan Islands to one salmon per day, down from two, in an effort

to keep the fishery open as long as possible. The agency is evaluating catch rates and impacts to wild Chinook stocks throughout Puget Sound to determine whether further action will be necessary in the coming weeks. As of Jan. 25, anglers had kept or released 15,625 Chinook salmon since October in Puget Sound, not including Hood Canal and South Sound.

The management guideline for Chinook in Puget Sound

is 31,813.

Since Jan. 29, the area has been closed to salmon fishing Monday-Thursday. The catch limit will remain at one salmon daily. Anglers are required to release wild Chinook. Anyone still hoping to fish for Chinook Mon-Thurs can head to Marine Areas 6 (eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca), 8-1 (Deception Pass), 8-2 (Port Susan) and 9 (Admiralty Inlet), which are scheduled to remain open into April.

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WHAT CO-OP MEMBERS CAN EXPECT TO PAY IN 2015 (BASED ON AVERAGE USAGE): Member Class

2014

2015

Residential (11,601 meters) Small Commercial (1,190) Large Commercial (660) Pump (495) Seasonal Residential (2,753)

$/mo 113.84 112.45 695.35 51.37 101.92

Average usage $/mo (kWh) 124.44 1001 132.29 832 720.57 6879 59.00 267 112.48 861

revenue requirements are met through energy (kWh) usage. Bonneville Power Administration charges us for the kilowatt hours of energy used. This will stay relatively stable. However, over the next five years, the facility costs at OPALCO are going up incrementally and will make up a larger share of our fixed costs. Therefore, this shift in rate structure provides more revenue stability and predictability.

Go to www.opalco.com/ finances to read the detailed 2015 Budget and Rate Report. The full tariffs are also posted on our website.

Warmer temperatures impacted energy sales last year. A $1.4 million revenue shortfall in 2014 was mini-

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mized by belt-tightening throughout the year as the number of “Heating Degree Days” were tracked and revenue reductions predicted.

Hiring scheduled for 2014 was delayed, as well as some projects that were not critical to maintaining service levels.

“OPALCO’s budgeting is based not only on projected system growth, but also on how average monthly ambient temperatures will affect usage,” explained System Engineer Joel Mietzner. “We build in an error margin of plus or minus 5 percent for weather. In 2014, temperatures hit a historical high – and we hit the outer range of our margin for error.”

A headline in “The New York Times” (Jan. 16,

2015) declared “2014 was the Warmest Year Ever Recorded on Earth,” citing the annals of climatology record that stretches back to 1880. Local scientist Russel Barsh of Kwiaht published results of a five-year monitoring study that tracked rising sea surface temperatures around Indian Island (Islands’ Sounder, Dec. 23, 2014) documenting a fivedegree increase in water temperature.

Weather projections for 2015 follow this same pattern, and revenue expectations have been adjusted to reflect the trend. A trueup mechanism is currently in development to allow weather-related rate adjustments throughout the year to create greater revenue stability.

Following back-to-back “100-year storms” in 1989 and 1990, the board instituted the storm abatement program to get our electric distribution lines buried underground. For five years, all members paid a surcharge of 25 cents per kilowatt hour to fund the necessary infrastructure improvement.

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Editorial

Power of love

“Every story, new or ancient Bagatelle or work of art All are tales of human failing All are tales of love at heart.”

– From the musical “Aida”

W

orking in the newspaper business, you grow accustomed to churning out tales on the daily.

After one story is completed and in print, you are on to the next job. In the business of deadlines and headlines, it is easy to miss patterns and ignore any common threads weaving each story together. But in this town there is a defining element in many of the stories that appear in our newspaper.

The commonality is love in all of its shades – from a mother’s love that endures even after the death of her children to the parents who submit bits and pieces of news about their children and continue to carefully cut those clips from papers to track the growth of their offspring.

Then there are the stories of islanders who donate their time in exotic places, like elephant sanctuaries in Asia to volunteers at the food bank who carefully strive to nourish those in need.

There is the love of nature found on almost every page, from the care and worry over our orca population to the anglers who proudly display their catches from a sport that makes their hearts soar.

Flipping through the pages of any newspaper you can find love on all levels through many different lenses.

This week in our paper, you can read about the healing power of love, local events celebrating the heart, businesses offering gifts and dining to pamper your special someone and the enduring legacy of sacrifice.

Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL High Low Precip 53 41 — 52 40 — 51 38 — 52 36 — 47 35 — 49 35 .08 49 41 .07 Precipitation in January: 4.03” Precipitation in 2015: 4.15” Reported by Jack Giard, Bakerview Rd.

LOPEZ Jan. 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 Feb. 1

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High Low Precip 50 43 — 51 46 — 52 43 — 48 39 — 47 37 — 45 42 — 47 42 .16 Precipitation in January: 4.61”

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Precipitation in 2015: 4.77” Reported by John Willis, Olga SAN JUAN High Low Precip Jan. 26 48 42 .01 Jan. 27 54 43 — Jan. 28 50 41 .01 Jan. 29 49 40 — Jan. 30 50 39 ,01 Jan. 31 44 41 .04 Feb. 1 48 42 .03 Precipitation in January: 3.06” Precipitation in 2015: 2.99”

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To the Editor: Final push for Strawberry Council I am writing to ‘nudge’ you in the direction of the Olga Strawberry Council’s “Final Push” to rebuild the Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant. Please support them in the efforts to finish restoration of this building, which is significant to the history, economy and well-being of the Olga area, Orcas Island and the San Juan archipelago.

What’s not to love about this historic building? Listed on the Washington Heritage Register, it was constructed in 1937/38 as a facility for barreling strawberries.

It is a simple, utilitarian structure that clearly expresses its function through the beautiful economy of its design and materials. Our islands have a long history of repurposing older structures to meet today’s needs. The Olga Strawberry Council has done just that by first converting the structure to contemporary uses and now by restoring it to its former appearance. They help ground us in the history of our place, reminding us of the time when Orcas raised strawberries that were shipped throughout the nation, while celebrating our island values of repurposing and reuse.

I applaud the Olga Strawberry Council for raising this phoenix from the ashes, not only restoring the historic integrity of the structure but also bringing it into the 21st century, meeting health and

Public meetings Thursday, Feb. 5 • Eastsound Planning Review, 3 p.m. Eastsound Fire Station.

Monday, Feb. 9

• Orcas Library board, at the library, 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 12

• Port of Orcas commissioners, 1 p.m., Port Conference Room.

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safety codes and an all-new, fullyoperational, health-department approved cafe! (And if you think that was a run-on sentence, imagine what it has taken to restore this building!)

With its key location and use as an art gallery and cafe, the Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant is single to the sense of identity as well as the economy of the local community.

It is always so gratifying to visit the building on a summer day and see the parking lot full, the gallery teeming with visitors and all the tables full at the restaurant – a local, historic building well used!

The Olga Strawberry Council (a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization) is trying to finish by Feb. 28, so go to www.olgastrawberrycouncil. org and join in the “Final Push” to complete the restoration of this vital element of the Olga community.

Boyd C. Pratt Friday Harbor There’s no time like the present when the present is all you have.

It’s a horrible time to be asking for money with holiday and yearend expenses and obligations still lingering, tax-deductible requirements not needing to be made until the end of this year and federal taxes due in April, yet here we are doing just that.

As of this writing, we are about a third of the way toward our $30,000 “Push to Complete” goal in order to receive a $30,000 matching donation to help complete the restoration of the Artworks Building. The community has responded with donations as far away as Delaware and as close as Olga, and we are

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truly humbled and grateful.

I wish we had a gimmick or something inventive we could give as a reward for your generosity, but all we can offer is the promise of a beautifully restored historical building once again sharing art and cuisine with the community who saw it rise from the ashes and be whole again.

We have made a commitment to our tenants to finish the restoration of the Artworks Building by the end of February so they can start moving in during March and be ready to open again to our wonderful community and the world some time in April. We intend to keep it … and we shamelessly need your help to keep us honest.

There are several ways to give a fully tax-deductible donation: through the Community Foundation (OICF) where we have established a Building Fund account, or with a check made out to the Olga Strawberry Council (OSC) sent directly to PO Box 214, Olga, WA 98279, or through our website at www.olgastrawberrycouncil.org utilizing PayPal. Whichever way you choose, we hope that when you walk through its doors again you will feel as proud as we do of the little building that did...with a lot of help from its friends.

Madie Murray Olga Strawberry Council

Changes at BLM Many of you have come to know Daniel Picard, BLM Spokane District Manager, through the

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San Juan Grange opposes pot production moratorium The following was submitted by the San Juan Island Grange Executive Committee.

At its Jan. 7 business meeting, San Juan Island Grange #966 resolved to oppose the Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production.

Even though the San Juan County Council has withdrawn the proposal, San Juan Island Grange #966 would like to make clear its position toward the regulation of marijuana production in San Juan County.

The Grange Movement in the United States is rich with the traditions and struggles of farm families and rural farm communities. The local, state and national granges have always, and continue to, advocate politically on issues important

LETTERS FROM 4 numerous public meetings that Daniel has attended, facilitated, participated and listened in here on the San Juans.

I have heard him express often how much he appreciated the communities here, the sense of ownership for public land, the passion and conviction you carry, and your open hearts. Working here was one of the favorite charges of his job.

In mid-February he is leaving the BLM to work for the Bureau of Reclamation in Utah, another DOI agency, to a position consistent with his training in law and water. It is a positive move for several reasons, but Nick Teague and I are sorry to lose him.

There will be someone in his position temporarily for four months, while they seek a new candidate for this position of considerable responsibility.

I just want to let you all know about the transition.

If you care to send a bon voyage email you can reach him at dpicard@blm.gov.

Warm regards, and

to rural families, including the right to farm, good government, land use policy, rural access to new technologies and vital services, job development and strong rural economies. Part of the mission of San Juan Island Grange #966 is “to support a resilient community of growers, makers and keepers” and “to foster social and political engagement.”

In 2012 the voters of San Juan County overwhelmingly endorsed the passage of I-502 Legalization of Marijuana by the largest majority in Washington State.

A small number of local farmers, entrepreneurs and county residents have endeavored in good faith to comply with all existing local and state rules, laws thanks for your commitment to a best tomorrow!

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Clarification to ferry story I am writing in response to your Jan. 7 article entitled, “New protocol for drivers at Orcas landing.”

I want to clarify that customers who find it detrimental to their health to wait in line will continue to have preferential loading. However, it would be helpful for those passengers who know ahead of time about a medical reason to expedite their trip to make a reservation in advance. This helps our terminal staff plan for the expected volume of traffic. Please note, if passengers are traveling with both a reservation and preferential loading, we advise them to inform the terminal attendant. Terminal staff will then stage their vehicle with the other medical preferential vehicles.

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and regulations pertaining to developing their farms and farm products. The proposed San Juan County moratorium on marijuana production would have placed new and unnecessary restrictions on growers without substantiating an imminent emergency.

The Agricultural Resources Committee and the San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department are already committed to a working group to study marijuana farming and other agricultural issues in 2015.

San Juan Island Grange #966 resolved at its Jan. 7

business meeting to oppose the Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production, because: • It is a core purpose of the county government to maintain such commons as air, water, topsoil, healthy ecosystems, fair economic systems and just political systems; • The county should make preservation of farm land and support for local agriculture an economic and land use priority; and • Decisions concerning agriculture and protection of farm land should come from research and recommendations conducted and

written by individuals and organizations made up of farmers, the ARC, CD&P and others qualified to study and analyze existing farm conditions and new farming strategies.

San Juan Island Grange #966 felt that regulations that come from a joint ARC/CP&D working group must recognize the following points: • The best agricultural soils in our county must be reserved in perpetuity for growing food and feed; • Greenhouses are an appropriate way to increase resilience by increasing the growing season for many

food and feed crops; • Food production is so fundamental to the resilience of a community that it must at times take precedence over concerns over noise and light pollution; and • Marijuana is now a legal agricultural crop and should be recognized by the county and treated the same as the cultivation of food, feed, wine grapes, hops, spirits, food grade and medicinal herbs and all other recognized agricultural crops with regard to policies, regulations and all other governmental actions.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Hugger 9. Infected 15. Non-toxic cookware liner 16. Outline 17. Afterbirth 18. Bottled spirits 19. Carnival attraction 20. Fodder preserved through fermentation 22. "Sesame Street" watcher 23. Etc. in Polish 24. Bank 25. Rotating to the left, shortened 26. Ticket info, maybe 28. Numero uno 29. Prescribed in specified amounts 30. "Gladiator" setting 32. 1971 Carole King album 34. Venetian gondolier's song 36. Appealing to high-income consumers 39. About 42. Devotion 43. Pipe problem 45. Beach, basically 47. Gift on "The Bachelor" 48. Apartment 49. Deception 50. ___ and outs 51. Product motto 53. Arias, usually 54. Japanese ___ girl 56. Suitable for the general public

58. Atomic no. 2 59. Addictive tobacco substance 60. Assignations 61. Listen and pay attention (2 wds) Down 1. Lively intelligence 2. Word in the Second Amendment 3. Distensible membranous sac 4. Houston university 5. Trick taker, often 6. Bamboozles 7. Aggregate 8. One who facilitates the sale of land (3 wds)

9. Drooping 10. Rapier with threesided blade 11. Ballpoint, e.g.

12. Dullest 13. Become covered with frozen water (2 wds) 14. Guardianship 21. Church part 25. Non-winners 27. Money back 28. Kennel cry 29. Kosher ___ 31. ___ a one 33. Kind of mark 35. Quartet member 36. Vertical 37. Panasonic rival 38. In an untidy manner

40. Unit of heat 41. Component in making dyes and drugs 44. Loss of muscle coordination 46. Removed frozen water, as from a plane's wing 48. Deceptions 51. Close 52. Groove that holds a bowstring 53. Actor Green of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" 55. A sib 57. "For shame!"

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a credit card belonging to an elderly woman to purchase $500 in ferry tickets.

On Jan. 16, Sheri Denielle Deraimo, 25, failed to appear at an arraignment hearing in San Juan County Superior Court. She faces nine counts of identity theft, a Class C felony, and was released on $10,000 bail following a Dec. 31 preliminary hearing and pending arraignment on the charges.

If arrested and convicted, Deraimo would face maximum penalties of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both.

According to prosecutors, Deraimo used the numbers of a credit card belonging to a 95-year-old Orcas Island woman to purchase $507 worth of ferry tickets online over a two-week period beginning in midAugust. The woman reportedly left the credit card at Island Market after buying groceries at the Eastsound store in early summer. It was retrieved by her daughterin-law in late July.

With cooperation of the state ferry system and its surveillance cameras, and later with a search warrant served on Google, detectives targeted Deraimo as the primary suspect in the theft after tracing license plates, online ticket purchases and the email account through which the purchases were made.

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SJ man accused of dealing heroin A San Juan Island man accused of selling heroin and methamphetamine to an informant is slated to stand trial on a trio of felony drug charges in mid-March.

On Jan. 30, Troy Leonard Kirk, 44, pleaded not guilty in San Juan County Superior Court to two counts of delivery of heroin and to one count of delivery of methamphetamine, both of which are Class B felonies and carry maximum penalties of 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine or both. Bail was set at $50,000 pending a March 16 trial.

A 38-year island resident, Kirk was arrested Jan. 16 at his Friday Harbor home following an investigation by the sheriff ’s department this summer. He allegedly sold less than a gram of heroin on two occasions (a total of 1.2 grams for $175) and $20 worth of meth on one occasion to an informant who volunteered to make undercover drug buys as part of the investigation. The informant, who claimed to have bought drugs from Kirk before, hoped to gain favorable consideration from law enforcement on pending criminal charges by participating in the investigation.

It’s the second time Kirk faces prosecution for alleged drug dealing in the past four years.

STAKE FROM 1 the two men and their two countries.

For Averna, the stake not only crossed the Pacific Ocean, it also floated across government boundaries.

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Trustee Coleen O’Brien will chair the committee, whose members include both OICF trustees and community members. In the last year’s grants cycle, OICF, together with its Partners in Philanthropy, awarded over $133,000 to 28 different Orcas Island organizations.

While all grant applications will be considered, OICF will prioritize proposals that increase our capacity as a community to address specific ongoing and emerging needs.

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The committee reviews all grant applications and conducts a site visit to learn more about each proposal.

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Terry had many fourlegged friends over the years that were fortunate enough to be part of her family. Especially beloved was her devoted companion Luckster.

According to her wishes, there will be no memorial services, but donations can be made in her name to the Orcas Family Health Center and/or to the Orcas Animal Society.

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where no survey stake has gone before. This journey has taught me one thing: to always look to the future yet never leave the past behind.”

Averna said if anyone is interested in making a sister city possible, contact him at chartert@rockisland.com.

A memorial service for Richard Montgomery will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church.

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“It showed me that we as humans can all be one family. It’s government politics that get in the way.”

Okada sums up his feelings about the stake and meeting Averna in the cartoon book’s epilogue: “I connected with people who have never been connected before and gone

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The power of Valentine’s Day special edition

Hair love: donating locks to those in need

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Publisher/Editor

The first time was intimidating. Now it’s liberating.

Mandy Randolph cut her hair off for Locks of Love 11 years ago after one of her third grade students asked her to participate.

“I thought, ‘my hair is my security, but if this little girl could do it, then I could too,’” said Randolph, who now teaches the Farm to Classroom program at Orcas School. “I was so scared I was trembling, but as soon as it was done and I ran my fingers through it, I thought it was amazing.”

At the time, Randolph and her student cut their hair in honor of Marny Gaylord, a teacher who was being treated for breast cancer.

“Marny survived and her hair looks better than ever,” Randolph said.

This January marked the third time she trimmed her tresses for the nonprofit, which makes hairpieces for disadvantaged children, and Randolph says it is always “freeing.” The sections of hair she sends in are

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This year, Randolph was joined by student Willow White. The two will send in their hair together with a photo, which is pictured at left.

“I was explaining to the kids how my hair has had all these adventures without me. That’s the fun part,” Randolph said. “I encouraged them all to consider donating their hair if it was untreated and long enough when it was time to cut.”

White, who is 11, says she has always had long hair and wanted to cut it off for Locks of Love for “a long time” after her cousin participated in the program.

The organization provides wigs and hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any kind of diagnosis.

“I like my haircut, but it was a lot to cut! It was 10 inches,” White said. “I am happy because I know I am helping someone.”

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Learning life lessons through love

by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

Regina and Katie were friends for several years before sparks flew one night under the stars on Orcas Island.

“We fell hard when it happened,” said Katie.

“I knew this was it, for life,” said Regina.

Katie already lived on the island and Regina decided to move soon after. They decided they wanted to stay on the island as it would be the perfect place to raise a family.

They remember the early days of their relationship

walking on the beach, hiking in the dense forest of Moran and watching the early morning light filtering through the fir and pine.

“There is a specialty quality to light on Orcas,” said Regina.

Within a year after Regina moved to the island, the two women purchased a house.

The Zwillings had a private marriage ceremony just for themselves in 2010.

Then in 2013, when same-sex marriage became legal, they received a document stating that they were married. For the new parents, it was important

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Orcas couple Katie (l) and Regina Zwilling with their children Grace and Paul. that marriage for all had become legal in the state, but personally it had little effect because they felt they already were married.

What did have a profound effect on their life occurred two years earlier when Katie became pregnant. They say that is when life really changed for them, but perhaps not as people would expect.

Whereas starting a family can feel very chaotic for

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some, for the Zwillings time seemed to slow down.

“It got very simple,” said Katie. “Life became about gardens and the baby and living in the present.”

Baby Grace is now three years old. Five months ago the Zwillings gave birth to another child, a boy named Paul.

“I never knew how much love was possible until we had kids,” said Regina.

“Having children made me willing to be a better person, and that includes showing them what a loving relationship is.”

Katie describes spending time with her babies and Regina as the best time of her life.

“I don’t want to miss a

second of it,” she said. “I can’t top this: having this family.”

Their biggest piece of advice to other couples is to make room for yourself in the relationship.

“We can be good to each other because we are good to ourselves,” said Katie.

They both have their own lives. Regina is the office manager at the food co-op as well as a book-keeper and massage therapist. Katie is a stay-at-home mom, but she still makes time to sit and watch the waves or take a walk in the forest.

Regina is known for her morning walks into town along Orcas Road. The Zwillings both love to go horseback riding and now

Grace is learning too.

One of their biggest passions is growing their own food and preserving and processing it. They try to have as much integrity in their meals as in their relationship. The values of hard work and persistence apply to both.

“We live in a society where things change quickly, and it’s easy to give up,” said Regina. “You have to be willing to stick with it.

You have to choose to see the good.”

After six years of being in this relationship, Katie sums up their family in a few words: “We can love our kids this much because we love each other.”

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You are invited on Tuesday, Feb. 10 to a Valentine Fiesta Feast at the Orcas Christian School from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The menu for this free community meal includes cheese enchiladas, burritos, Spanish rice, refried beans, black bean casserole, Mexican slaw, chips and salsa and beverages. The students will be making and decorating their famous Valentine’s Day treats, which alone are worth attending for, say organizers. Invite your family, friends and neighbors and come enjoy a delicious, free all-you-can-eat Mexican Dinner. The OCS gym will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for fun and games.

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Vikings step up for tough games

by MARTY ZIER Sports contributor

Girls basketball On Jan. 27 the Lady Vikings traveled to island rival Friday Harbor for a 4841 conference win. Losing earlier in the season to the Wolverines, the Vikings came prepared for a physical contest.

Ahead 21-19 at half, Viking’s Coach Gregg Sasan saw his defense keep Friday Harbor in check despite some of his players absorbing some hard fouls.

“The girls stepped it up

and played really good defense. That was the key,” he said. “We really worked on rebounding and getting back on offense.”

Sticky defense and quick transitions paid off for the Vikings as the girls stretched their lead to 41-29 at the end of a dominate third quarter.

The Wolverines, helped by their home crowd, had one more fight as foul trouble caught up to the Vikings late in the fourth quarter with guard Kilee Rogers retiring with her fifth.

But the remaining Orcas players stayed composed as

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time ran out. Viking team scoring was led by Hannah Brunner-Gaydos with 16, Rogers 13.

Halle Thompson 8, Lilly Miller 4, Joie Zier 3 and both Katy Minnis and Jessie Nichols with 2. On Jan. 30, the Lady Vikings hosted Concrete for a 54-44 win against the Lions.

After a convincing Viking win earlier in the season, Orcas clearly faced an improved Lion team as the Vikings struggled to score points. With the Viking offense off balance, Orcas stayed in the game by containing the Lions with an effective full-court press.

Down only 10-8 after the first quarter, Concrete tied 10-10 mid-second quarter with Orcas holding a slim lead at half, 24-19.

But the Vikings seemed to gel in the third quarter as their shots fell and the full-court defense tired the Lions. Concrete struggled to control the paint as Brunner-Gaydos took control of the game and forced the Lions to foul, racking up points in the paint and at the free throw line. By the end of the third, Orcas led 42-25.

Viking foul trouble in the fourth quarter forced Sasan to summon his young bench.

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The boys Viking team traveled to Friday Harbor for a 69-30 loss against the Wolverines on Jan. 27.

The young Vikings opened the game strong.

A high intensity full-court press, headed by Jordan Randolph, Pasha Bullock and Vanya Bullock, prevented Friday Harbor from getting the ball down-court to their dominate posts. Orcas was within three points with a minute left in the half, but a final surge by the Wolverines left Orcas down by seven.

“Friday Harbor made some strong adjustments at half to counter the Viking press and came out the second half with a vigor,” Coach Corey Wiscomb said.

“Miles Harlow fouled out early in the second half, and with Aidan Kruse already sidelined for the season, the remaining Viking posts were out-muscled down low. We could not stop the size and strength of their posts. They cleaned up every rebound and turned it into a score. And if that’s not motivation to hit the weight room in the off-season, I don’t know what is!”

Orcas scoring was led by Harlow with 10, Pasha 7, Randolph 5 and Brother Murphy 4 and Gwydion Marreth and Vanya both with 2.

The Bolshoi Ballet’s “Swan Lake” streams live from Moscow to Orcas Center on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

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On Jan. 30 the Vikings inked in a second conference win against the Concrete Lions 62-50. The Lions team had been playing strong, taking some of the toughest teams into nailbiting finishes. Focused, the Vikings used their everprogressing transition game to pull away from the Lions from the opening tip.

“We had a nice spread of scoring all across the team,” Wisomb said. “We were passing with confidence in every player on the floor, and the game just came to

us. We learned something out there and I hope we keep it from here on out.

Everyone played, and we finished most of the fourth quarter with our second team closing the game.”

Orcas scoring was led by Pasha and Murphy both with 12, Vanya 11, Michael Chesher and Harlow both with 8, Randolph 6, Yusuf Duni 3 and Steven Bodenhamer with 2.

The Orcas teams travel to Shoreline Christian and Darrington this week.

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At the palace, the royal family and their guests are gathered for Prince Siegfried’s birthday celebrations. In a ceremony, Siegfried is made a knight; young girls try to attract his attention, as he must choose a wife during the ball. Overcome by the sudden awareness of his future responsibilities, he escapes into the night and meets a flock of swans by a magical lake. White swan by day, human by night, Odette awaits an oath of true love to break the curse.

According to the “Wall Street Journal,” “In the more than four decades I've been watching Swan Lake, I've not seen so clear and compelling a visual contrast between the roles of Odette

and Odile as that which Ms. Smirnova's expressive face managed to convey. The beauty of her dancing was never in doubt.”

Tickets are $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org, by calling 3762281 ext. 1 or at the Orcas Center Box Office.

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FRI., FEB. 6

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THE BOLSHOI BALLET’S ‘SWAN LAKE’: 6:30 p.m., Orcas

Center. 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 or at the Orcas Center Box Office.

SAT., FEB. 7 ORCAS HAS TALENT FINALE: 6:30

p.m., Orcas Center, $25 or $15 for students. Buy tickets at Darvill’s Bookstore.

SUN., FEB. 8 PRESENTATION ABOUT ELEPHANTS: Island Hoppin’

Brewery, 2-3:30 p.m. Enjoy a slideshow and conversation with island resident Nathan Yoffa who will share his experience working

CLASS FOR CAREGIVERS: Orcas

Fire Hall Meeting Room, 5 p.m. This four-hour DSHSapproved course qualifies for continuing education credits and is part of the 2015 Caregiver Training Series. Signup by calling 1-888-685-1475. For info visit LahariOnOrcas.org.

SAT., FEB. 14 TOOTH EXTRACTION CLINIC:

Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound. To make an appointment and receive additional information, call Dr. Triplett’s office at 3764301.

SUN., FEB. 15 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING: Orcas

Island Library, 2-4 p.m. For more info, visit www.sjcarc. org.

SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

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

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

MON. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30

- 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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

AA: For women, 5:30 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. For men, 7-8 p.m., Emmanuel.

KIWANIS: Tuesdays, 12:301:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.

“We are fortunate on Orcas to have two excellent music teachers who, along with all of our talented students, are accumulating some amazing achievements,” said Catherine Pederson, President of MAG. Just last spring the Orcas High School Band was the only band in its bracket to receive a “Superior” rating from both judges at a Northwest Washington contest. The Orcas High School Strings were awarded the top place among all string ensembles performing at a contest for northwest-area schools in Bellingham.

To donate make checks payable to "MAG" and mail them to MAG, P.O. Box 1171, Eastsound, WA 98245.

Free tooth extraction clinic Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Saturday, Feb. 14 for free tooth extractions for Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited to both routine and surgical extractions (including wisdom teeth).

To make an appointment and receive additional information, call Dr. Triplett’s office at 376-4301.

These clinics will be offered again in 2015 on May 14, Aug. 14, and Nov. 14. Many thanks go out to Alva Arguello, Barbara Ehrmantraut and Cynthia Wood for giving their time to help provide over $4,000 of free dental treatment at the last clinic.

Time Travelers performance The Time Travelers perform Green Fields of America on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Parish Hall at Emmanuel Episcopal Church America.

America’s rich history comes alive in this unique performance that weaves together storytelling and folk music against a backdrop of original artwork inspired by the titles of early American and Celtic fiddle tunes.

Traditional storyteller and fiddler Joe McHugh and his wife Paula McHugh, banjoist and artist, take you on a fascinating journey back in time to the folkways of the early pioneers, the discovery of gold in

WEDS. – ONGOING AA: 5:30-6:30 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.

THURS. –ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m., library.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse.

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

FRI. – ONGOING

AA: 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church. Potluck last Saturday of the month.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 7-9 p.m., Orcas Island Senior Center.

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MAG’S 18th annual concert It is the biggest music concert on Orcas Island, it happens just once a year and all the proceeds support the music program at the Orcas Public Schools. So please mark your calendars for “100 musicians! One great cause!” the Music Advocacy Group’s (MAG) 18th annual benefit concert. The time is Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. The place is the Orcas School K-8 gym (the old gym).

Admission is by donation.

This year’s concert will feature more than 100 musicians from the Orcas Choral Society, Island Sinfonia, Orcas Island Community Band and Orcas Middle School and High School. All proceeds go to MAG, a 501(c)(3) organization.

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California, the battles of the Civil War, the building of the railroads and the challenges of the Dust Bowl and Great Depression.

Along the way you will meet a host of colorful characters from gutsy trailblazers to gun-wielding railroad bulls, medicine show pitchmen to makers of moonshine—with perhaps even a restless ghost or two. Green Fields of America is a bountiful feast for the ears and eyes, spiced with humor and surprises, sure to delight the intellect and kindle the imagination. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Orcas Island Library.

For more information call 376-4985 or visit www.timetravelersmusic.com.

Service and Citizenship: The Remarkable Murrow Brothers Lacey, Dewey and Edward R.

by JESSE CLARK MCABEE Curator O.I.H.M

Service and Citizenship: The Remarkable Murrow Brothers Lacey, Dewey and Edward R. Edward R. Murrow stands atop the pantheon of broadcast journalists. Describing Murrow’s impact on news media, famed television news icon Walter Cronkite said in a 1998 interview: “He’s the head of the parade; he’s the pinnacle of the pyramid. He led the way.”

What many do not know is Edward and his two older brothers grew up less than 20 miles from Orcas Island. The brothers led amazing lives in their own right and made significant contributions to Washington State. OIHM Curator Clark McAbee will present Service and Citizenship: The Remarkable Murrow Brothers, Lacey, Dewey and Edward on February 15th, 3:00PM -5:00PM at the Fire Hall. Dewey recalled the influence his hard working parents made on the boys: “They branded us with their consciences.”

Their first months in Blanchard were of near starvation in a tent with a wooden floor the brothers recalled. “Mother pulled us through those times,” they would say. Roscoe became a logging locomotive engineer and would rough house with the boys when he could instilling in them the discipline derived from a hard day’s work.

All three brothers were born in Pole Cat Creek North Carolina to Ethel and Roscoe Murrow. Lacey in 1904, Dewey in 1906, and Egbert in 1908 (Edward). The Murrow family moved to Blanchard, in Skagit County, Washington in 1914 for health reasons for Ethel. Her cousins the Cobles had a farm in Blanchard. Little Egbert, nicknamed “Egg” by his older brothers soon became “Eber Blowhard” in reference

to his sudden outbursts and deep voice for his age. Schoolmates shortened it to “Blow” The three boys learned the discipline of hard work on their own and neighboring farms. Ethel required the boys to each read a chapter from the King James Bible every night which may account for Edward’s distinctive diction in later years.

The boys excelled in school and sports.

Remarkably Dewey and later Edward would drive the Model T Edison district school bus! Imagine these days entrusting your kindergartener to a newly minted 16 year old bus driver! As teenagers Dewey and Ed worked in the logging camps and Lacey worked in the survey crew for the construction of Chuckanut Drive. All three would attend Washington State College and go on to remarkable and unique careers. They and their wives served as part of “The Greatest Generation” in WWII. Today we can tangibly experience Lacey’s legacy and Edward laid the foundations of news journalism in the leading media of his time.

Dewey’s legacy is more personal and yet almost more wondrous because it was so.

Their story is an American story of rags to riches and citizenship at its best. Attend the February 15th Orcas Island Historical Museum’s History Matinee at the Eastsound Fire Hall 3:00pm for an in depth look at these intriguing brothers and their legacies.

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PT/FT FRONT DESK POSITION AVAILABLE.

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Professional Services Legal Services

REPORTER The award-winning weekly newspaper, North Kitsap Herald, in beautiful Poulsbo, WA, on the Kitsap Peninusla, has an opening for a general assignment reporter. We want a skilled and passionate writer who isn’t afraid to tackle meaty news stories. Experience with photography and Adobe InDesign preferred.

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San Juan County

is hiring for the following temporary positions:

Assistant Park Manager for SJI.

Park Aide

positions for San Juan Island, Lopez Island, and the County Fairgrounds (SJI).

For a detailed job description and application, visit www.sanjuanco.com or call 360-370-7402.

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Protect Your Home ADT Authorized Dealer: Burglary, Fire, and Emergency Alerts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! CALL TODAY, INSTALLED TOMORROW! 888-858-9457 (MF 9am-9pm ET) Trees, Timber & Logs

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.

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ROTTWEILER AKC Puppies. Great Imported line, large blocky heads, excellent temperament & pedigree, .

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AKC CHOCOLATE Lab Puppies. 4 males, 4 females. Date of birth 11/13/14. English style with blocky heads. Mother’s side: NFC/AFC. Sire side: pointing lab with multiple master hunter background.

Great hunters, family members. Great temperament and love of water.

Blacks available also.

References with more pics available. $800 limited registration. sassygirlkennels.com dljedi1973@yahoo.com 360-827-2928, 360-304-2088 TEDDY BEAR POMERANIANS, $185-$200.

All ages, all different colors. 2 males, 2 females.

All shots, wormed, health certificate. Must sell due to health reasons. Can meet you half way within 25 miles of Everett. Please call 425330-1166.

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Dogs

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AKC DOBERMAN puppies. Red & rust. Born January 2nd, 2015. Up to date on shots. Health guarantee. Parents on site. Raised in family setting. (6) males, (3) females. Asking $800.

Cash or trade only. 253315-0475

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Wonderful with children. Non shedding males & females. Highly intelligent! Cute!! Parents & grand parents on site.

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PEAFOWL (Peacocks), JAVA’S (very rare), White’s, Pied’s & black shouldered. Starting at $75 up to $150. Call (360)279-0705

HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat only, 8 am to 5 pm.

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2007 ACURA RDX Tech $14,800. 88,000 miles.

Extremely comfortable.

Great commuter or long driver! Modern features GPS, Bluetooth and rear backup camera. Sleek gray car w/ black leather heated seats. Surround sound with 6-disc CD player. Excellent cond.!

Call Fred now 360-3763122. Orcas Island.

Auto Events/ Auctions

2005 DODGE RAM 1 ton Cummings Turbo diesel 4WD. 6 speed stick shift. 189,000 mi.

Features goose neck hitch and Rino lining.

New brakes, calipers, rotors, U-joints & batteries.

Selling to upgrade. One owner. Asking $28,500.

360-631-6089.

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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.

HEARING NOTICE SAN JUAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT PURPOSE: To review and adopt the San Juan County Noxious Weed List for 2015 and to discuss noxious weed control priorities and weed law enforcement guidelines for 2016.

RCW 17.10.090 directs each county weed board to create its own noxious weed list within ninety days of the adoption of the state noxious weed list. This county weed list automatically includes all Class A noxious weeds and all Class B noxious weeds that have been designated in

( Permit Number

PAPLOO -14-0005

Description

Appeal of Administrative Determination Regarding Tree Removal Plan

that county for control by the State Weed Board.

WHEN: Monday, February 9, 2015 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. WHERE: Community Room, Skagit Valley College, 221 Weber Way, Lower Level, Friday Harbor.

The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board has added four new species (or groups) for the 2015 Noxious Weed List, one of which is designated for control: Ravenna grass, Saccharum ravennae, is a Class A noxious weed.

Eradication is required.

Pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana, is a Class C noxious weed.

Jubata grass, Cortaderia jubata, is a Class C noxious weed.

Italian arum, Arum italicum, is a Class C noxious weed.

Shiny geranium, Geranium lucidum, is reclassified from a Class A to a Class B noxious weed, designated for control by the WSNWCB everywhere except Clark County.

Scientific names of three species will be updated: -Cardaria draba Ă Lepidium draba -Cardaria pubescens Ă Lepidium appelianum -Centaurea jacea x nigra Ă Centaurea x moncktonii Finally, State Weed Board officer terms will increase from one year to two years under WAC 16-750-130(4).

In order for this list to become ac-

cepted for San Juan County, it must be approved by the County Noxious Weed Control Board based on public input received at this meeting. Current and future operations of the County Noxious Weed Program will also be discussed. Also, the Board is requesting public participation so that we can gather more information about local weed distributions as well as suggestions for the 2016 weed list.

For further information, contact the County Noxious Weed Control Program at (360) 376-3499 or by e-mail at judy@sanjuanweeds.org or jason@sanjuanweeeds.org LEGAL NO. SJ610981 Published: The Journal of the San

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE NORTH LOPEZ SERVICE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed North Lopez Service Franchise Agreement. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be

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LAND USE DECISIONS

Hearing Examiner Decisions: www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx Planning Commission decisions: http://www.sanjuanco.com/planning/planningcommissionactions.aspx County Council decisions:http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx and http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/resolutions.aspx

BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED

Permits issued by the Department of Community Development are searchable at https://services.sanjuanco.com/Default.asp. Select “Citizen Services,� then “Permits and Inspections,� then “Permits Inquiry� and enter search parameters To search a date range, use two periods between the date entries, i.e., after “Issue Date,� enter 11/17/2014..11/21/2014 and after “Permit Status,� select “Issued.� This will return a table of permits issued for the date range in question.

There is no need to enter a permit type, unless you want to narrow your search. There are also links available on our website. (San Juan County is providing this information as a public service, in recognition that there will be occasional down times due to system updates.)

SUBMITTING COMMENTS AND/OR OBTAINING INFORMATION SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at Community Development. The County has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS.

SEPA Comment and Appeal: Anyone desiring to comment on the SEPA Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947 (135 Rhone St), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The SEPA Determination may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to SJCC 18.80.140 within 21 days of the date of the SEPA Determination.

Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the Community Development, located at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor. Comment on Notices of Application can be submitted in writing to Community Development at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for project comments specified above.

Requests for copies of project decisions or staff reports or requests to provide testimony in a public hearing for a project, may be made by contacting Community Development: (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 dcd@sanjuanco.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Administrative Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing should submit a written statement to Community Development, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for a hearing may be obtained from Community Development seven days prior to the hearing.

NOTICE OF PERMITS: Information regarding all land use and building permits is available on the County’s website. A link is available on the Community Development homepage at: sanjuanco.com/cdp LEGAL NO. SJ1235279 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, FEBRUARY 4, 2015

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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.

desired by the Council without additional written notice.

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

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

All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend.

LEGALS

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Orcas Power & Light Cooperative is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the US Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and the rules and regulations of the US Department of Agriculture.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.

You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 6907442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s nondiscrimination compliance efforts is Foster Hildreth, General Manager.

LEGAL NO. S612490 Published: The Islands’ Sounder.

February 4, 2015.

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: WAUSA-14015439 Loan No. 82174500 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., will on March 6, 2015, 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: UNIT 3, OF ROCKY BAY CONDOMINIUM, A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM AS CREATED, IDENTIFIED AND CERTIFIED ON BINDING SITE PLAN AND SURVEY MAP FOR THE ROCKY BAY CONDOMINIUM RECORDED NOVEMBER 3, 2006 IN VOLUME 1 OF BINDING SITE PLANS 8 AND 8A, AND VOLUME 1 OF CONDOMINIUMS, AT PAGE 92 AND 92 A, UNDER AUDITOR’S FILES NO. 2006 1103002, AND 2006 1103003 BEING LOCATED UPON A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST W M RECORDS

Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person.

Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Agreement is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For more information please contact

the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 or the County Engineer at 360-370-0500.

LEGAL NO. SJ612009 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 28, February 4, 2015.

OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 12.78 PERCENTILE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS OF SAID CONDOMINIUM AS THE SAID UNITS, COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES ARE ESTABLISHED, DEFINED AND IDENTIFIED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR ROCKY BAY CONDOMINIUM, RECORDED NOVEMBER 3, 2006 UNDER AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 2006 1103004, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO’ RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SUBJECT HOWEVER TO POSSIBLE DEFEASANCE OF THE UNDIVIDED PERCENTILE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. NOTE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THE FOLLOWING MAY BE USED AS AN ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON THE DOCUMENTS TO BE RECORDED, PER AMENDED RCW 65.04. SAID ABBREVIATED LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION WITHIN THE BODY OF THE DOCUMENT. UNIT 3, ROCKY BAY CONDOMINIUM Tax Parcel No: PTN362922003000, commonly known as 6312 ROCHE HARBOR RD., SAN JUAN ISLAND, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/21/2006, recorded 11/22/2006, under Auditor’s/Recorder’s No. 2006 1122002, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from NANCY C. ABEL, AS A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL, as Grantor, to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE STATE DIRECTOR, USDA-RURAL DEVELOPMENT OF WASHINGTON STATE, as Trustee, in favor of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSOR AGENCY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSOR AGENCY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 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 4/10/2012 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 of 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 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 paid current and that no other defaults exist. Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insured 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 April 10, 2012 31 payments at $1,006.28 each $31,194.68 (04-10-12 through 10-28-14) Late Charges $4,734.56 TRUSTEE EXPENSES Trustee Fee $750.00 Certified Mailing Cost $105.39 Posting Cost $195.00 Publication Set-Up $99.00 Recording Cost $159.00 TSG Guarantee Policy $674.54 Amount to reinstate on or before 10/28/14 $37,912.17 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $132,206.30, 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. V 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 March 6, 2015. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by February 23. 2015 (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 February 23, 2015, (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 February 23, 2015, (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

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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: NANCY ABEL, PO BOX 1435, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 NANCY C. ABEL, 6300 ROCHE HARBOR RD UNIT # 3, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 RESIDENT, 6300 ROCHE HARBOR RD UNIT # 3, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA, 98250 by both first class and certified mail on 09/23/2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 9/25/2014, 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 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 TO 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

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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: 10/28/14 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., AS TRUSTEE Smith Tower, 26th Floor, 506 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 By: Lilian Solano, 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-4495012 02/04/2015, 02/25/2015 LEGAL NO. S612112 Published: The Islands’ Sounder February 4, 25, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY Estate of MARK STANTON EDMONDS, Deceased.

NO. 154050018 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Administrator of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of First Publication of this Notice: JANUARY 21, 2015 NANCY C FREY, ADMINISTRATOR 885 BARTEL ROAD EASTSOUND, WA 98245 LEGAL NO. S611004 Published: The Islands’ Sounder January 21, 28, February 4, 2015.

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PET OF THE WEEK They call me Wise Winnie and I am here to announce January’s adoptions: Cats Sam,Toby, Rascal,Quincy and dogs Bliss and Buddy. Hope you can help us with even more adoptions. Visit any day 2 to 5 p.m. or visit orcaspets.org.

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Mijitas Mexican Kitchen Open Mon–Sat 4 pm Happy hour 4–5:30 pm 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) 376-6722 The Madrona Bar & Grill Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am–9 pm (Sun–Thurs) 11:30 am–10 pm (Fri & Sat) 3 pm–6 pm Happy Hour (M–F) 310 Main St , 376-7171

Pizzeria Portofino Dine-In/Take-Out Island Skillet Breakfast everyday 8:30 am–2 pm Open 12 noon Tues–Sat Open 4:00pm Sunday Dinner Fridays 5:30–8 pm Closed Monday Full breakfast menu, beer, wine; 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 325 Prune Alley, 376-3984 376-2085 Lower Tavern Lunch & Dinner Open daily at 11 am Food to 10 pm (Sun–Thurs) Food to 11 pm (Fri & Sat) 46 Prune Alley , 376-4848

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