Islands' Sounder, April 01, 2015

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Ferries partner with casino Slot machines on deck and immunity from the reservation system to be a reality, come 2016 – but why?

by CALLA BABY

Holy smokes

Island nuns to go into the pot business; launch date is April 20

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group of nuns on a tiny island in the San Juans are capitalizing on the legalization of marijuana. Their new growth operation, dubbed Holy Smokes, will be open on April 20 at 4:20 p.m.

“It’s not a ‘bad habit’ if you partake in moderation,” said the nuns, who wished to remain anonymous until the first buds are in bloom. “We are always looking for creative ways to supplement our income, and with our agricultural opportunities here, we decided to go into the pot industry.”

All proceeds will benefit drug prevention for youths.

Word on the street has been positive – except from the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce.

“We wanted to start our own cottage industry for marijuana and call it ‘chamber pot,’” said Executive Director Lancelot Eventide. “But now the nuns have stolen our thunder and run off with the idea.”

The marijuana will be sold in the ferry lines via a roaming pot distributor. There will also be drive-up service in Eastsound, the town of Friday Harbor and Lopez Village.

“The Pope has given us his blessing,” said the nuns. “We are lighting up a new frontier.”

In an effort to promote and enhance the new reservation system, Washington State Ferries has come up with an incentive for riders.

The idea came to WSF Chief Director Daveed Mossely after he attended a conference at Swinomish Casino in Anacortes, Wash. Although not a gambler, Mossely was drawn to the slot machines and the nature of pure chance.

“New ideas are what makes this country great,” said Mossely in a recent public address.

Thanks to that epiphany, WSF has teamed up with Swinomish Casino to not only install slot machines for riders with reservations on all ferries by 2016, but to include an extra-special prize in those games of chance: the golden ticket.

The golden ticket will provide a guaranteed spot on any ferry at any time with no reservation required. If for some reason the ticket holder misses a ferry they will also be given access to any planes and/or helicopters leaving the island. Mossely, who was

a huge fan of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” wanted to give something back to the residents and tourists who commute in the waters of the Salish Sea. “There has been so much pressure on the ferries system to be everything for everyone,” said Mossely. “We’ve lost that whimsical mystical energy that we had when this whole travel by ‘floating on water’ thing started. The golden ticket will return some of the innocence we’ve lost.”

Moran heir lands stellar job on moon

by ILAC YBGAB

Orcas Islander Ricky Moran always wanted to be an astronaut. He dreamed of lunar dust under his feet and of seeing the Earth for what it really is – just a small piece of mass floating in the vastness of space.

“To see Earth from that distance changes your perception of everything. It changes the biology of your mind and your soul,” he said.

Unfortunately, Moran never had the self-motivation or self-control to make it into space school. While unlucky in scholastics, Moran had a slew of relatives that had made a fortune. In the last few years several of these family members passed away, leaving Moran heir to a great wealth. Thanks to the nature of current space travel, one no longer needs the knowledge as much as they need dollar signs to make their way to the moon. Moran has invested more than $15 billion to his space project to send 12 humans to live on the moon for three months. He recently hired himself as project manager and chief of staff.

Moran is currently looking for a storyteller, a pastel artist and a guitar player to join him on his quest. If you have any interest in interplanetary work, email Moran at spaceface@theuniverse.infinity.moondust.cosmic.

On the Facebook page, “Has Daveed Mossely lost his mind,” islanders and mainlanders alike question this sudden change in gears for WSF. “They want us to focus on all this new casino stuff. ... It’s classic misdirection,” said Lynn McLynnluy. “But what I want to know is what are they hiding from us?”

Another islander, Cort McCortly wanted to know how

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Community events

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MON., APRIL 6

RIVERDANCE SESSION: 4 p.m., No man’s land. Renowned Riverdancer Michael Flatley will be in town for one day only to show you not only stellar dance moves, but teach you the secrets of how to make business come from the arts. Admission $100,000.

26. Salamander belly 27. Orangutan perch 28. Kestrel white 29. Orange tuft 30. Big bird brown 31. Misty oak 32. Rollin’ granola 33. Feather bottom 34. Faux satin 35. Fever maker 36. Sultry cinnamon 37. Motley green 38. Cape Canaveral white 39. Swirled latte 40. Oyster shell 41. Pale mocha 42. Muddled cacao 43. American honey 44. Tabby kitten 45. Punchy orange 46. Twilight harvest 47. Norwegian loaf 48. Terra cotta pot 49. Candied pecan 50. Bunny tail fluff

TUES., APRIL 7 HOW TO MAKE TASTY TOAST: 1 a.m., chef’s house. Ever wondered how to make the perfect slice of toast to wow your friends? Call Brindle at 7777 to schedule this amazing culinary event.

PIG LATIN SEMINAR: 10 p.m., library. Philosopher Tony Tami will teach islanders the art of this lost language. Admission by donation or work trade.

WEDS., NEVER BOOK WRITING 401: 7 - noon, Far and Away. Write a book in two hours at this special seminar that teaches you to be the next great American novelist.

AIRING OF GRIEVANCES: All day, Everywhere. Do you have a personal issue that everyone in town needs to know about? Here is your chance to start a debate.

CASINO FROM 1 much money WSF would be profiting from the slot machines.

Other islanders were confused that Mossely was working with WSF after he officially resigned in 2014.

“The whole thing is fishy,” said one commentator.

Mossely said he would be happy to answer these questions and more at an all you can seafood buffet at his home in southern California.

“To get love you must give love,” said Mossely

about his new outlook on the nature of public transportation and life itself. “It’s the only way to succeed in this world these days.”

To attend this meeting of the minds contact Mossely

at nothingisreallyasitseems@ realitycheck.com.

San Juan County Sheriff’s Log

Peculiar mysterious ‘rapper’ seen lurking about the streets

San Juan County Sheriff's Department reported responding to these calls: March 20: Expired tags and a familiar face led to the arrest of an Orcas man for driving under delusions of grandeur.

The 25-year-old, who was pulled over shortly before 7 a.m. near the intersection of Crow Valley and Deer Harbor Roads, claimed to have diplomatic immunity from registering his vehicle and that he could sprint to the top of Turtleback Mountain without stopping.

• A San Juan Island woman was flown off-island for a mental health evaluation following a late-night encounter with a family of raccoons. The 53-year-old, who claimed to have done the voice over for the Alvin and the Chipmunks, was taken into protective custody at about 1 a.m. following com-

plaints by Portland Fair-area residents about ear-splitting screeches and high-pitched squeals coming from the woods nearby. She was reportedly surrounded by a halfdozen raccoons and singing a Broadway tune when deputies happened upon the congregation in a clearing in the brush.

March 22: Allegations of assault prompted the arrest of a Lopez woman accused of butchering a song at a karaoke contest. The 22-year-old, flustered by a wardrobe malfunction during the performance, according to one witness, reportedly improvised lyrics to Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" and sang off-pitch, off-key and without proper passion. She was taken into custody for creating a public nuisance.

• A 54-year-old man identified as homeless and "full of himself" was taken into cus-

wanted

woman wanted in theft of fine art paintings of dogs

tody for no real reason after an early morning encounter with authorities at a San Juan Island campground. The man, who claimed his recreational vehicle served both as a home and mobile office, was on the island to conduct research for a book extolling the virtues and scenic beauty of the area. Deputies reportedly read a couple paragraphs from an earlier book by the itinerant author and were unimpressed.

March 23: A 20-pound bag of dog food, a squeaky toy and a single slipper disappeared from an Orcas Island pet supply store in apparent afterhours break-in. The missing merchandise, valued at $317, had been on display in the front window of the Eastsound shop.

A series of paw prints outlined in colored chalk were reportedly found on the concrete floor of the store, located next to a

fire hydrant near the Village Green.

March 25: An alleged violation of the local ban on genetically modified organisms prompted the arrest of two professors and four graduate students at UW Friday Harbor Labs. The six scientists reportedly were inserting flying squirrel DNA into sea cucumber tissues as part of a federally funded research project. Deputies seized various pieces of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, laptops, computer monitors, petri dishes and a box full of assorted Birkenstocks, as well as the latest copy of National Geographic, as part of the investigation.

• A late-night altercation over earthquake preparedness prompted the arrest of a halfdozen Lopez residents. The southend-area neighbors, who shared an emergency shelter equipped with a compost toilet, reportedly came to blows over the merits of storing black beans versus refried, and whose iTune playlist is more bluesy.

March 28: Excessive speed led to a high-speed chase, a late-night traffic stop and the subsequent arrest of an Orcas woman who reportedly was bored out of her mind. The 33-year-old, who was pulled over near the intersection of North Beach and Bartel Roads at about 2 a.m., initially claimed not to have noticed lights flashing in her rearview mirror but later admitted driving fast was an ideal antidote for a faulty Internet connection that prevented her from watching a program on Netflix.

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New book explores the importance of the Salish Sea

by CALI BAGBY Assistant editor

From the icy summit of Mount Baker to mudflats of Fidalgo Bay to giant basking sharks of the deep to the alien-esque egg-yolk jellyfish, “The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest” reveals a vast world that is hard to comprehend.

“Whether people use the word or not, we understand the concept of ecosystems. People talk about the Amazon, the Serengeti, the Everglades, etc., but very few people have heard of the Salish Sea, especially outside of the region,” said Joe Gaydos, who cowrote the book “The Salish Sea” with Audrey DeLella Benedict. “We wanted to create a book that helped put this place on the map.”

Gaydos is the chief scientist for the SeaDoc Society, a marine science and conservation program focused on the Salish Sea. He is a licensed wildlife veterinarian and has a doctorate in wildlife health.

Benedict is a biologist, writer and environmentalist. She is the founder and director of Cloud Ridge Naturalists, a natural history educational organization and is currently serving as a SeaDoc Board member.

The authors will give a presentation on April 7, 5:30 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church followed by a reception and book signing at Darvill’s.

Benedict was inspired to create a book after hearing Gaydos speak on the ecosystem of the Salish Sea and watching hia virtual dives of those unique waters. She hopes to merge science, storytelling and imagery to compel people to care about the environment.

“It is our profound hope that the book we’ve produced – merging powerful images with words – will open a unique window into the wonders of the Salish Sea at the same time that it serves as a reminder of what’s at risk if we fail

in our responsibility as the stewards of this marine treasure trove,” said Benedict.

It was a perfect fit for Gaydos who had been dreaming of doing a book on the Salish Sea since it was first named in 2008 by Coast Salish people.

He was excited to team up with Benedict who is a writer of numerous natural history books and passionate about the region.

With that mutual fascination, they both decided to create a book that expresses the importance of the Salish Sea. “It helps create our weather, it’s the foundation for our economic prosperity, it provides us with the fish we eat and the wildlife we love to see,” said Gaydos. “It is the water we sail or kayak on and the beaches we walk. It is a part of us, and it’s precious to us. It is a jewel, maybe even more precious that a polished gemstone.”

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Joe Gaydos, chief scientist for the SeaDoc Society, scuba diving.

County and EPRC examine the future of Eastsound Roughly 100 people showed up to voice their views on the future of Eastsound at a meeting hosted by the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and County Councilman Rick Hughes.

The good: It’s not Friday Harbor!

Community members shared what they love about “town:” low lighting; a sense of safety; lush and cheery plantings; sidewalks and walking paths; green space and water views; height limits on buildings; dog-friendliness; historic buildings; sandwich boards; essentials like groceries, post office and schools within walking distance; the museum; and the library with free Wi-Fi. They mentioned “parades for every occasion;” muted building hues; the ecofriendly bioswale; public trash receptacles; friendly shopkeepers; the Odd Fellows Hall; locally grown restaurant fare; festive holiday decor; and it was wryly stated, “it’s not Friday Harbor!” – a thumbs-up to Eastsound’s relatively lower building density.

Lack of parking and housing Then the talk turned to Eastsound’s flaws. Most criticism focused on the

sometimes hazardous mix of vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists thronging through the most congested areas. Per Public Works statistics from 2010 and 2011, an average of 3,345 vehicles pass along Main Street daily. Other top traffic areas are North Beach Road just north of Main Street; A Street, west of North Beach Road; Prune Alley, south of School Road; North Beach Road, south of School Road; and Madrona Street, north of Main Street, which average 1,099 to 1,927 vehicles daily.

Attendees said the incomplete sidewalks and lack of bike lanes create unsafe conditions, and Hughes said tourists often do not walk town beyond the sidewalks, which hurts businesses in those sections and decreases rental demand for those commercial units.

People asked why A Street still hasn’t been paved on through to meet Orion Lane, and said lack of public transit to outlying areas worsens congestion.

Insufficient parking yearround was a huge concern.

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Editorial

Time to get informed Wouldn’t it be swell if you could forget about all those complicated issues of the day, ignore the campaigns of this candidate or that one, and just remain steadfastly unconcerned and uninformed about any upcoming election or about what direction would be best for your ballot to be cast?

Wouldn’t that be swell?

Well, we say, “Absolutely not.”

Sure, it’s a well-worn cliche, but participating in elections is the cornerstone of any well-functioning democratic society and seems a small price to pay for the many freedoms that we enjoy here in the San Juans and across the nation.

While there may be plenty of room for improvement, we ignore taking part in elections, local and beyond, at our own peril.

On that note, we encourage islanders to become informed about the OPALCO election on the horizon.

For this 2015 election, there are four candidates running for two open positions in OPALCO’s District 2 (Orcas, Armitage, Blakely, Obstruction, Big Double, Little Double and Fawn Islands).

The 2015 candidates are: Winnie Adams (incumbent), Randy J. Cornelius, Ed Sutton and Chris Thomerson (incumbent). Candidate bios are sent by mail to each co-op member with their ballot, and are available online at www.opalco.com.

Ballots and a voting guide will be mailed the week of April 8 and the annual report will be posted online. Co-op members can vote one of three ways: online, by mail or in person at the annual meeting. Also on April 9 there is an OPALCO Board Candidates Forum from 7 - 9 p.m., Orcas Library, which is opportunity for members-owners to ask questions and help shape OPALCO’s direction about rate increases, broadband policy and more. Remember, the future role of each position will be, in large part, up to you.

Public Meetings Wednesday, April 1 • San Juan County Cemetery District #3, 5 p.m., Orcas Island Library.

Thursday, April 5 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

Wednesday, April 8 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, Deer Harbor Community Center, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 9 • Orcas Island Park & Recreation District, 4-6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

• Port of Orcas Commissioners, 6 p.m., Orcas Island Airport conference room, 147 Schoen Lane.

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To the Editor: Concerns about Orcas Road project Dear Rick, This is in regard to the San Juan County Orcas Road proposed realignment that runs along Carol Clark’s property from Swan Road to McNallie Lane.

Walt and Carol Clark (Susan’s parents) bought JB Farm in 1945 and have farmed it ever since. At one point the county rounded the Swan corner and encroached on the farm. They were never compensated.

Now the county wants to move part of the road between Swan Corner and McNallie Lane farther west (onto JB Farm) adding a curve west into the woods and field. We say the road placement (along the straight-away across from the Jay

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Fowler/Timothy Abeyti parcels) is “grandfathered” in where it is, understanding that the county then would extend the width on BOTH sides of the road.

We do not want the road to curve into the field and woods in that area because a curve will remove productive farmland. Once farmland is gone, it never comes back.

If the curve were to happen much agricultural land will be lost.

Furthermore, we and our neighbors do not want any bike park on Nordstrom corner or Swan corner.

It’s a flat area and not where bicyclers would be tired from climbing a hill. We do not want trespassers, litter, potties and taxpayer money for the upkeep. Also a big concern is privacy for the homeowners. We feel that our homes could be “cased out.”

It’s hard enough to keep a farm going; we see that tourism counts on our farm for much of the beauty of the island. Well then, let’s keep it that way!

Susan and John Fleischer Orcas Island

Thank you to OIEF The Orcas Island School District would like to thank the Orcas Island Education Foundation for its many donations to our schools this year.

Without OIEF, we would not have art in our elementary school, a STEM class in the high school, theater arts in the high school and sponsorship of a new Debate Club – just to name a few!

I would especially like to thank them for yet another generous

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donation they recently made to our high school. Due to our small size, it is sometimes challenging for our high school students to schedule requisite classes into their day. We have been fortunate to meet this need with online courses. Funding was once provided from outside sources, but the funding is now the responsibility of the district. This year alone, the OISD has paid over $18,000 to meet the growing needs of our students. It became evident at the end of the first semester, however, that our need was greater than our budget. We still had several students desiring to take science courses, and OIEF was able to fund the $6,000 to allow for additional classes.

We are so fortunate at Orcas Island Public Schools to have such a generous and supportive community! The gifts you give through OIEF directly affect the quality of our OISD students’ educational experience. I wish to thank the Orcas Island Education Foundation for being such a great partner to our schools, and everyone that supports our students through OIEF! Eric Webb Orcas School Superintendent

Thanks to sponsors of the spelling bees Spelling bees are about as exciting as watching a loaf of bread, right? Wrong! They are every bit as exciting as watching your favorite competitive sport, especially

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LETTERS FROM 4 in the final rounds when the remaining competitors battle it out over words they haven’t learned yet.

The kids bite their lips awaiting their turn, while the audience vicariously spells right with them, elated with correct answers and disappointed with the wrong ones. Like sports, it comes down to who is most prepared, strategy and who remains the coolest under fire.

This year my son, Joe, won the All School Spelling Bee and went on to place seventh in the regional bee at Skagit Community College. Both bees were very well organized and professionally done.

I would like to take a moment to thank sponsors of both the bees for their contribution to these important events and encourage all of you to support them as they have supported our students: The Orcas Christian School, Orcas Island School District and PTSA, Skagit Community College, the Office Cupboard, Island Market, Julia SandersDobos, Tim Hance of All Home Inspections, Darvill’s Bookstore, and the Skagit Valley Herald.

I would also like to thank Cali Bagby for her wonderful on-the-spot reporting.

I am sure there are others who helped I extend my thanks to you, as well.

Folks, if you missed this year’s spelling bee, make it

a point to go to the one next year. You won’t regret it, I promise!

Beth Reigel Orcas Island

Thank you to discreet nursing mothers Just a word to the nursing mothers who find it necessary to nurse their babies in public. Many thanks to those of you who do so discreetly whether it is for consideration of others or just because it is your choice to do so. Those around will appreciate it. All the benefits of nursing is age-old and well acknowledged that is a given. How one presents themselves in public should be a consideration in all our activities as in nursing a baby. So again thank you to those who do so discreetly for their babies’ welfare but also caring for others around who have not chosen to be part of the scene.

Velma Doty Orcas Island

Senior Center Brunch a success On Saturday, March 21, the Orcas Island Senior Center hosted a Spring Brunch for the community that was a big success on multiple levels. This was definitely a fun raiser!

The room was filled with friends, families and fans of the Senior Center, and we earned over $2,000 in support of our senior meal

SJC joins forces with Rock Island San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County’s Eastsound Village streetlight project.

“Co-locating our fiber optic cable in the streetlight conduit will save businesses located in Eastsound Village a great deal on connection costs,” said Gerry Lawlor, Rock Island’s executive vice president. “And, it will help us connect those businesses more quickly.”

“San Juan County Council member Rick Hughes and County Manager Mike Thomas were instrumental in making this happen,” said Foster Hildreth, general manager of OPALCO and president of Rock Island. “It is the best use of our county and co-op resources to utilize the existing streetlight conduit for dual purposes.”

Rick Hughes added, “I strongly support OPALCO and Rock Island joining forces to bring high-speed broadband to Eastsound and to the entire county. This is another example of how San Juan County is spearheading economic development in our community and solving complex issues in cooperation with local businesses.”

Rock Island Communications provides broadband services for homes and businesses in San Juan County and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Orcas Power and Light Cooperative. For more information, go to www.rockisland. com and follow us on Facebook.

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program. Special thanks to Christina Orchid for the wonderful food! We also want to thank the many other helping hands that made this event possible, including Senior Center chef Jay Savell, our friends and collaborators from the Whatcom Council on Aging and all of the volunteers that sold tickets and worked the event. Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended in support of our nutrition program.

Every Tuesday and Friday, The Orcas Senior Center serves donationbased Senior Community Meals, and volunteer drivers deliver meals to homebound seniors.

Last year, we served 8,800 meals to seniors on Orcas!

These community meals allow our island elders a

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chance to make connections and socialize over a healthy meal.

However, the affordable cost of the donation-based lunches and the Meals on Wheels program does not cover the expenses of providing the meals.

This successful brunch fundraiser supports our ability to have a thriving nutrition program, so thank you again to everybody that joined us.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to support the Senior Center’s community meals or other programming, please send your contribution to PO Box 1653, Eastsound, WA 98245. We are also always on the lookout for additional volunteers, so please contact Jami Mitchell at orcasseniorcenter@gmail.com if

you want to lend a helping hand.

A thriving Senior Center bodes well for all of us.

Thank you for your support of this important community hub.

Jami Mitchell Orcas Island Senior Center Manager

Thanks for Turtleback March It was sunshine and smiles last Saturday, March 21, during the Land Bank’s “March Turtleback March” on the Turtleback Mountain Preserve. More than 90 people, from ages five to 65, met at the park’s south trailhead and climbed aboard the Camp Orkila bus for a ride to the north trailhead, while Land Bank commis-

sioner Matthew Wallrath belted out requests on his tuba. Along with magnificent vistas, the five-mile trek up and over the mountain included a couple surprises along the way, including a concertina player and chocolate treats. A bonus to the day was the gift from the Orcas Island Community Foundation to the Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps: $5 for each person who made the hike. The sweet smell of spring just got a little sweeter!

Thanks to everyone in the community who came out to celebrate spring, stewardship and our wonderful preserve lands.

Tanja Williamson SJC Land Bank Outreach/ Volunteer Coordinator

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Long, long time 4. Shrek, e.g.

8. Act of plunder 12. The "A" of ABM 13. Regrets 14. Girasol, e.g.

15. Bit of high jinks 16. Brass instrument group 18. Metallic element 20. 1,000 kilograms 21. "It's no ___!"

22. "For shame!"

23. Balloon type 24. Revise 26. Attraction 28. Come together 29. Big Bertha's birthplace 30. Native of France 31. Ethereal 32. Prominent 35. Fix, in a way 38. Nay opposers 39. Monopoly purchase 43. Dadaism founder 44. "Cold one" 45. Auteur's art 46. Against 48. Destroy the interior of 49. Crib sheet user 50. Age 51. Kind of element 54. Mottled riding horse 56. Aboriginal signal 57. Animal with a mane

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flavorers 15. Blue hue 17. House 19. Cashew, e.g.

23. Numbus 25. Wet, as morning grass 26. Senegal's capital 27. Heads up 30. Delight 31. Any day now 33. Cleaning cabinet supplies 34. Wave with a broken crest 35. Device preventing waste 36. Prep school student

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Easter events Church services

Emmanuel Episcopal Parish The Maundy Thursday service on April 2 will begin in the Parish Hall at 5:30 p.m. with a light meal (potluck: bring flat breads, olives, hummus, salads, vegetables). The service will be held in the church at 6 p.m. Good Friday will begin with confession in the church from 12 to 1 p.m. The church will remain open for silent prayer until 5 p.m. The Stations of the Cross and the Good Friday service begins at 5:30 p.m. in the church. The is an opportunity to bring kidfriendly food items for the Food Bank. On Holy Saturday, the church will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. for silent prayer. Easter services on April 5 begin at 6 a.m. with the Sunrise Service in the Parish Hall, followed by breakfast. At 10 a.m. the

traditional Easter Day service will be held, followed by the egg hunt and coffee hour.

Community Church Maundy Thursday Service, serving communion, April 2, 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday Service, April 3, 6:30 p.m. Day of Preparation and Waiting, sanctuary open for silence and prayer, April 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Easter Sunday Service, April 5, 9:30 a.m.

Lutheran Church Easter Sunday at Lutheran Church of the San Juans, 1:15 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Life Church Easter services on April 5 at 10 a.m. at Life Church, 62 Henry Road, Eastsound.

There will be activities for children, as well.

Prime rib dinner Pre-Easter Prime Rib Dinner on Friday,

West Sound Café

April 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post #93. The public is welcome. There will be prime rib, twice-baked potatoes, mixed vegetables, caesar salad and dessert. Adult cost is $22; children 10 and under cost $12.

Egg hunts The Orcas Island Lions and the Lions Easter Bunny will be sponsoring the annual Orcas Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. at Camp Orkila’s Orchard, North Camp on Saturday, April 4. Hundreds of eggs will be hidden for toddlers, preschoolers and grade-schoolers. Egg hunters should bring their own baskets. The Lions Easter Bunny will help the children and parents start the hunt.

We are told that the bunny has many fun tricks up his furry sleeves.

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Deer Harbor Inn will be on Sunday, April 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Carpenters and the Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary.

center and fire station before installing new spaces. They suggested more sharing economy solutions, like electric rental cars.

Some people want Eastsound to become less car-friendly and more pedestrian-focused, with the addition of parking outside the commercial core and more walking trails; but it was also noted that not all residents are able-bodied.

Lack of street lighting was cited as dangerous, especially outside establishments with evening patronage. Other concerns included the recent increase in crime and lack of a neighborhood watch.

Another huge area of concern was the lack of housing.

“My ideal Eastsound is one I actually get to live in,” said one attendee, who said he works multiple service jobs.

“There is nowhere to live.”

Many expressed a desire for more housing, a reflection of the current dearth of affordable long-term rentals now affecting the islands’ workers.

One attendee said she envisions an intergenerational Eastsound, where service workers and young people are not “pushed out.”

Others asked for more permanently affordable housing, more artists’ lofts and second-floor residential units above ground-floor storefronts.

Another meeting attendee questioned the current UGA boundaries, asking whether Eastsound is too small to provide the needed higher-density housing that is by nature more affordable. Hughes said the Growth Management Act is up for review in 2018.

Other suggestions for

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Eastsound’s future included a playground on the Village Green; transient facilities for homeless people now living in the woods; and assisted living facilities. Business owners asked for more business-friendly county codes, requirements and communication.

The future: the municipalization of Eastsound “A lot of money will be spent on Eastsound in the next five years,” Hughes

‘“It’s not Friday Harbor!” – a thumbs-up to Eastsound’s relatively lower building density.” told attendees. “I want to make sure the community is on board with what we’re doing.”

Hughes said a top priority is “the municipalization of Eastsound,” which he defines as the process of bringing Eastsoundgenerated tax dollars back to Eastsound to provide basic and core services.

He said he wants to add more public bathrooms around town (possibly modular); “cluster parking” solutions outside town, possibly at the current dog park; and even the addition of 20 mooring buoys in Eastsound and an expanded dock to provide boaters better access to town.

He added, “It is my goal to finish Eastsound before I am out of term.”

Other upcoming plans for the future include adding some street lighting, and

sidewalks for A Street and Prune Alley. A safety ramp will soon be installed by the Village Green. The county has applied for stormwater project funding, which could help defray the cost of more sidewalk installation. The county also plans to remove the fence around the “Fern Street connector” public roads property, allowing pedestrian access from Fern Street directly to the Village Green.

Hughes added that broadband could be a key driver to the local economy, especially considering that tourist dollars come at a cost of infrastructure wear and tear, while fulltime resident telecommuters cause relatively little impact. Hughes also commented that mass transit is “incredibly expensive” and that past commercial ventures have failed.

The EPRC is asking for community input at this time. Its current members are: chair Clyde Duke, Gregory Ayers, Ken Katz, Fred Klein, Gulliver Rankin, Jobin Suthergreen and Teri Williams. Klein specifically asked community members to drive around Eastsound and take a careful look at current street lighting conditions.

“Join with us to reach a consensus [… that we can all live with and commit not to undermine,” he said.

Klein added that another community conversation is needed to determine the best use for the Fern Street connector lot.

To join the conversation about the future of Eastsound, speak to any EPRC member, or contact county planner Colin Maycock by phone at 3707573 or email Rick Hughes at rickh@sanjuanco.com.

Watch for more information on changes coming to Eastsound in future editions of the Islands’ Sounder.

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Vikings teams kick off season

By MARTY ZIER Contributor

Check out what is happening with the Orcas High School softball and baseball teams so far this season.

Softball The Viking girls softball team launched into the season with a 17-1 loss against Friday Harbor last week in a contest filled with “early season jitters” according to head coach Jason Nichols.

Emily Nichols and Tori Stuck pitched with Edie Hance catching.

“We are a young team and it showed.

Mainly, we were not able to close out innings. Friday Harbor scored 12 runs on us during innings when they had two outs. We had our opportunities to score since we were walked nine times, but our hitting could not capitalize.”

Nichols noted some highlights from the initial game: “Hance, an eighth-grader, did a good job at catcher controlling and blocking pitches. Katie Minis hit a

double and Hance and Kilee Rogers hit singles.”

“We had our errors but we have some youth on the infield that will improve. The team that played that day is not who we are, and we plan to prove it against our next opponent, Concrete.”

Baseball The Vikings baseball team opened up the season with a 1-0 loss to Friday Harbor, but to head coach Jim Passer, this did not feel like a loss.

“We played well, and Miles Harlow pitched a heck of a game keeping the Wolverines off balance, and he only had four walks. Defensively, we played well giving up their only score, an unearned run, which was a ball lost in the sun. We had our chances to score with a couple guys on base a few times, but we just couldn’t get them across.”

We had four hits. Kellen Maier, who as freshman played third base very well, had a single along with Jordan Randolph and Harlow. Pasha Bullock

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Right: Pitcher Pasha Bullock.

had a solid double. On Friday, March 27 the Vikings traveled to LaConner for a long-anticipated 2-1 win over the Braves. A quick survey of the coaches in the dugout estimated the last time the Vikings beat the Braves was 1996 or 1997.

Passer said, “Pasha Bullock had a strong pitching performance with seven strikeouts and just a couple walks. Hitting was better with Kyle Masters having a big day going three for three, Vanya and Pasha Bullock both going two for four and Miles Harlow and Mackie Cardinell hitting back-to-back singles to drive in our runs.”

Asked about the big win, Passer was matter-of-fact about it. “LaConner is a good team. It was a good victory, but our mentality was we went over there expecting to win, so to the coaches it was not a shock.”

The Vikings gear up for Cedar Park Christian this week.

Golf team: learning to love the game Submitted by COACH DAN DRAKE

Contributed photo

L to R: Emily Toombs, Lexi Pence, Rowan Lister, Mara Nutt, Serei O’Toole, Liam Griskey-Watson and Quinn Kissel. Luke Bronn is not pictured.

Since March 2, the OHS Vikings golf team has had three matches. One at Friday Harbor, at La Conner and this week golfers enjoyed a sunny day at Lopez. Mara Nutt and Luke Bronn are returning Viking golfers. The rest of the team is new to golf and very enthusiastic and eager to learn the game. As captains, Nutt and Bronn are busy working on their own game and also helping the team learn the rules of the game.

For the next few weeks the players will be working on their golf skills, concentrating on their short game. They will get to play on other courses besides their home course.

By May, the goal is to score well at the league tournament and in the end qualify for the state playoffs.

We want to thank Justin Taylor and his family for their generosity in letting the Viking golfers play everyday at the Orcas Island Golf Course.

Thanks also goes out to Pete Huey and George Riddle for their golf ball and golf club donations.

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Ranker named top leader Kevin Ranker was selected as one of 19 leaders to join the NewDEAL, a national network committed to highlighting innovative ideas from state and

local elected leaders who are pro-growth progressives.

Gov. Jack Markell of Delaware and Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, Honorary Chairs of the

Ne w D E A L , r e c o g n i z e d Ranker’s efforts to grow his state’s economy and preserve its environment by investing in ways to make outdoor recreation an

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engine of economic opportunity.

“Senator Ranker is a strong leader in Washington state on pro-growth, progressive issues, and I know he will be an asset to the NewDEAL. His work at the local level to establish the San Juan Islands National

Monument is just one example of his commitment to preserving our local environment, which is an economic engine for Northwest Washington,” Congressman Rick Larsen, WA-02, said.

“I am proud to be recognized by the NewDEAL for my work to make smart

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investments for our future that spur economic growth that is sustainable,” saidRanker. “I’m looking forward to sharing ideas with my fellow NewDEAL leaders and hearing about what’s working best in their communities that can help us grow progress here in the state of Washington.”

Ranker joins Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Sen. Cyrus Habib as one of the three NewDEAL leaders from Washington.

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Emmanuel Episcopal Parish

Community Church An island tradition for 131 years

Maundy Thursday • April 2

Maundy Thursday Service

5:30 service beginning with light meal

Good Friday • April 3 12 to 1 pm - Confessions 1 to 5 pm - Church open for silent prayer 5:30 pm - Stations of the Cross and Good Friday Service

Holy Saturday • April 4 6 pm to 11 pm - Church open for silent prayer

Easter Sunrise Service • April 5 6 am in Parish Hall, followed by breakfast

Easter Day Service • April 5 10 am service followed by egg hunt

Serving communion April 2, 6:30 PM

Open for Dinner Enjoy our full bar!

Thurs - Sun 5:30 to 9 pm 376-1111

Easter Sunday at Lutheran Church in the San Juans

Good Friday Service

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April 3, 6:30 PM

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Sanctuary open for silence & prayer April 4, 9 AM to 1 PM

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Island Living A circus to remember

Acrobatic Conundrum to present special show at Orcas Center

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hen Orcas Center Executive Director Kara O’Toole asks people what they want to see more of on stage, she regularly hears: how about a circus?

That desire is becoming a reality with the arrival of the Acrobatic Conundrum, a group of six circus performers from Seattle who have begun touring their work internationally.

“What I love about Acrobatic Conundrum is that they are a contemporary circus arts company dedicated to creating performance experiences that amaze audiences,” O’Toole said.

“And they are equally dedicated to a vision of human courage, connection and collaboration.”

“The Language of Chance: An Evening of Circus” will be presented on the main stage Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, $19 Orcas Center members and $11 for students.

Come early and enjoy Burgers and Brew from the Lower Tavern the night of the show at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15 at the door, in the Madrona Room.

For an invited group of Maria Bullock’s advanced aerial silks students, Acrobatic Conundrum’s director Terry Crane is going to teach a private aerial “ropes” master class while on the island. The Acrobatic Conundrum was founded in 2012 by Terry Crane and Joselynn Engstrom. They are dedicated to creating performance experiences that they say “engage and amaze audiences.”

The company blurs the lines between dance,

CALENDAR WEDS., APRIL 1 POETRY MONTH KICKOFF READING:

6 – 7:30 p.m., Darvill’s Bookstore.

Kickoff Poetry Month with poet Carolyne Wright’s reading of the anthology “Raising Lilly Ledbetter: Women Poets Occupy the Workplace.”

THURS., APRIL 2 THE UNDEFENDED HEART LECTURE:

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Library. An intro exploration into the potent

theater and circus to invent their own form of storytelling with high-caliber acrobatics, aerial artistry and hilarious clownery. They have performed in various venues around the Pacific Northwest, headlined the Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival and was a featured performer at the Vancouver CircusFest.

Comprised of two new works by different directors, the Orcas Center show has been created exclusively for the troupe. Both pieces are inspired by themes from “The Library of Babel,” written by magical realist author Jorge Luis Borges.

Seattle choreographer/director KT Niehoff created the first piece, “A Book is not a Ladder,” in which contemporary dance and circus meld in a visually stunning world. Niehoff designed the striking set and costumes, and made the original sound score in collaboration with electronic musician Pietro Ravanni. In the piece, the acrobats find themselves at odds between the sensations of falling forever, and the Sisyphean task of looking for story in a nonsensical world.

Elizabeth Klob – director of the Seattle-based UMO Ensemble – created the second piece in collaboration with the company. “Secret Passages” evokes a tale of missed connections and serendipitous endings, told through physical theater, clown and circus arts. With an original scenography and music by Ravanni, the piece transports viewers on an unexpected, labyrinthine journey.

“I am really pleased to bring this circus to Orcas audiences, and I can’t wait to be thrilled by them,” O’Toole said.

ancient awakening knowledge of the Arkavamsha Parampara–the never-ending solar path.

SAT., APRIL 4 EASTER EGG HUNT: The Orcas Lions and the Lions Easter Bunny will be sponsoring the annual Orcas Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. at Camp Orkila’s Orchard, North Camp.

Hundreds of eggs will be hidden for toddlers, preschoolers and grade-schoolers. Egg hunters should bring their own baskets.

The Lions Easter Bunny will help children start the hunt.

SUN., APRIL 5 EASTER EGG HUNT: Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Deer Harbor Inn, 1 to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Carpenters and the Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary.

MON., APRIL 6 PIONEER CLUBS FOR KIDS: At

Orcas Island Community Church, 6 to 7:20 p.m., for kids ages four through seventh grade. Clubbers will participate in skill-building, Bible stories, memory verses, crafts, games and other activities.

Jesse Lenihan photo COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS: 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall. For further information call Bill at 376-8857 or Jean at 376-6549.

MUSIC TOGETHER DEMO CLASS: 10 a.m., Funhouse, Free. For families with children from infants thru age 5; older siblings welcome too.

BASICS OF INVESTING: 6 - 7:30 p.m., Library Conference Room. The basics of investing will be discussed on the first and fourth Mondays of each month.

THURS., APRIL 9 OPALCO BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM: 7

- 9 p.m., Orcas Library. Candidates Randy Cornelius and Ed Sutton are running against the two incumbents, Winnie Adams and Chris Thomerson.

SAT., APRIL 11 MORAN STATE PARK ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Moran State

Park. This is a day filled with raking, scooping, dumping, laughter and a great hot lunch. Bring your gloves, rakes and your friends.

Lunch will be graciously and generously provided by Karen and

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the park has to offer, consider joining today at www. friendsofmoran.com or at the upcoming annual meeting. A membership with Friends is $25.

SUN., APRIL 12

SUN. – ONGOING

ORCAS ISLAND SEED BANK MEETING: At Rena Patty’s

home at 708 Terrill Beach Road, Eastsound, 3 to 5 p.m.

Come talk about seeds and learn about the progress of the Orcas Island Seed Bank.

There will be a hands-on seed cleaning demonstration and a tour of the seed bank garden.

FRIENDS OF MORAN STATE PARK – ANNUAL MEETING AND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: 2 – 4

p.m., Orcas Island Library, free. If you are not yet a member and enjoy all that

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

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.

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.

CHURCH SERVICES on Orcas Island & in the San Juans CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:00 am Wednesday Testimony meeting 7:00 pm– Last Wed. of each month Orcas Library Meeting Room 376-5873

COMMUNITY CHURCH

Serving Orcas Island For 131 years Sunday Worship 9:30 am (Nursery & Kids Sunday School) Weekday programs for all ages.

Info @ www.OrcasChurch.org Or call Pastor Dick Staub, 376-6422 In Eastsound on Madrona

TUES. – ONGOING AA: For women, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for men, 7 to 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 to 8 p.m., Episcopal Church.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School 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: Noon, Community Church.

AA: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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

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

‘Clay Cafe’ at Odd Fellows A-OK Art for Orcas Kids, presents the second “Clay Cafe” This is an opportunity for children and grown-ups to enjoy an afternoon creating beautiful ceramics and at the same time, supporting the art program in the Orcas elementary and middle schools. The cafe will be open in the Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, April 4, 2-5 p.m.

There will also be treats and tea available.

A-OK has received a donation of pottery all ready to be painted in beautiful colors: mugs, bowls, plates, vases. Parents and kids, members of the community, all are invited to come to the Clay Cafe, choose a piece, make a donation and get down to creating something beautiful.

A-OK will fire them and they will be available for pick-up at the school right after spring vacation. Perfect timing for Mother’s Day presents or some other special gift-giving. A-OK is a program of the Orcas Island Education Foundation.

Larsen says Affordable Care Act is working The Affordable Care Act is working for thousands of families across Washington state who can access health care more easily as a result of the law that was enacted five years ago last week, said Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02.

“The Affordable Care Act has opened the door to health care for millions of people nationwide who otherwise would not have been able to afford coverage. Five years in, the uninsured rate is at its lowest recorded level and health care costs are

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL

Parish of Orcas Island The Rev. Berto Gándara Eastsound (by the water) • 376-2352 SUNDAYS: Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 am Church School THURSDAYS: Holy Eucharist 12:15 pm

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April 30 to May 3 Orcas Island

Sunday 10:00 am Senior Center on 62 Henry Road Nursery and Kid’s Life Contemporary Passionate Worship Our Vision: Share Jesus. Share Life.

376-6332

LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE SAN JUANS (ELCA)

Sunday 11:00 am St. David’s Chuch 760 Park St., Friday Harbor Sunday 9:00 am Center Church 312 Davis Bay Rd., Lopez Island Pastor Beth Purdum Sunday 1:15 pm Emmanuel Church 242 Main St., Eastsound 370-0023 • pastor@lutheransanjuans.org

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH Orcas - St Francis Church in Eastsound Mass 1:00 pm Sundays Lopez - Center Chuch Mass 10:30 pm Saturdays

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BIRD & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL

The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce hosts BirdFest, a celebration of birds! Nature tours, workshops, fine art exhibition and scientific symposium; all focusing on the health and wonder of birds and grassroots solutions.

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rising at the slowest rate in nearly 50 years. The law is working. People can access the coverage they need to stay healthy and more financially stable.

“Washington state is a nationwide leader in expanding people’s access to health care, and our state experienced the fourth biggest drop in the nation in our uninsured rate last year.

Thousands of people in the Second District can more easily access preventive care like wellness visits and cancer screenings, includ-

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ing about 102,000 seniors on Medicare. And people in our region, including up to 36,000 children, no longer have to worry about getting denied coverage because of preexisting medical conditions.

“I have heard from people in Northwest Washington who were able to find coverage that better fit their needs, and who otherwise would not have been able to afford health coverage.

Even as Republicans continue to hold votes to repeal this successful law, I will keep working to protect access to affordable health coverage for the thousands of hardworking families and individuals across the Pacific Northwest who are benefitting from the law,” Larsen said.

Dance classes Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on April 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. They will continue East Coast Swing with a review of previous dance steps plus some new ones.

Instruction will begin promptly at 7 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m. The classes are free and no partner is needed. For further information call Bill at 3768857 or Jean at 376-6549.

Come out and enjoy yourself while learning to dance.

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Stabbing on San Juan Map for newt crossings day after the alleged assault, according to authorities.

Sources close to the defendant say Capron maintains that he was defending himself during the altercation.

The two men were unacquainted when they met.

However, in a statement to deputies, Kelsey Boreen, who lives on the property, said King had repeatedly tried to interest Capron in buying the pickup, but that a deal never materialized.

They met that afternoon to look over the vehicle and discuss a possible transaction, Boreen said.

In his statement, Boreen told deputies that King became apprehensive because of Capron’s abnormal behavior, offered to drive him home, and asked Boreen for a ride back.

Not long after, he said he saw the Explorer speed down the driveway, then heard someone screaming for help and went outside and found King staggering up the driveway and covered in blood.

EDC inventors workshop Entrepreneurs with inventions in all stages of product development are invited to a dynamic fullday workshop on getting products from idea to market.

The workshop will be presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council in partnership with the Northwest Innovation Resource Center, on Wednesday, April 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound. Advance registration is required at www.

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The cost is $45 and covers food and materials.

The course will cover everything that inventors need to know in order to bring their products to market: idea evaluation, intellectual property, designing and prototyping, marketing, sourcing, manufactur-

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The Orcas High School sailing team has had away regatta madness this March, travelling and competing away from home every weekend in March.

This adds up to 42 NWISA district races that the team has raced in, compiling well over 40 hours of on-water tiller time at those regattas. All the hard work is starting to pay off. The team seeded all three boats into the gold division at the Sail Sand Point combined division regatta on March 21 and 22 and at the end

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of two long days of racing, two of the Orcas teams finished in the top ten overall. The team carried that momentum from SSP into the final NWISA March Regatta at the Mt. Baker Open on Saturday, March 28, where the strong shifty winds played into their sailing strengths. Twelve races were completed in the 29 boat fleet with the Orcas

teams placing fourth, fifth and tenth overall. Complete regatta results can be found at http://scores.hssailing. org/s15/mt-baker-open/.

The team will host Friday Harbor on their home waters of West Sound April 4th for the annual Orcas Cup and then will hit the road again for a regatta every weekend through May 15.

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He was intoxicated, slumped over in the front seat of his vehicle, a Ford Explorer, and nearly incoherent at the time.

He had a folding knife in his right front pocket, and the front passenger seat and door were smeared in blood, according to sheriff ’s deputies.

The alleged victim, Eric King, 34, was found lying face up near the entrance to the driveway and flown to Harbor View Medical Center for treatment. He had bled profusely from a deep laceration under his left bicep by the time deputies arrived at the scene, and had a deep gash and a smaller wound on his face.

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Sinfonia’s spring concert Toxic creosote wood Island Sinfonia will be on center stage at the Orcas Center, Sunday, April 12. The concert begins at 3 p.m. under the leadership of Jim Shaffer-Bauck and Sasha von Dassow. Both directors will take turns conducting the program; and while not conducting, they will be playing in the percussion section. Shaffer-Bauck is a long-time multi-talented resident of Orcas Island and is currently co-directing the Orcas Community Band. von Dassow, a professional cellist from San Juan Island will be featured Dale Heisinger, in the Concerto for Two Celli and Strings by Vivaldi.

The entertaining program includes Mozart’s “Overture to the Abduction from the Seraglio,” Copland’s “Quiet City” featuring a trumpet solo by Ginni Keith, Tchaikovsky’s “March Slav,” Bizet’s “Carmen Suite,” Gershwin’s “American in Paris Suite” and the “Dance Bacchanale” from Samson and Dalila by Saint-Saens. Sinfonia has nearly 30 members including students as young as 10 to several senior citizens. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased on-line or at the Orcas Center box office. Students are free.

Richard Schneider: The Historical Society Remembers By: DEBRA MADAN, BOARD, STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

“Richard was instrumental in getting the exhibits at the museum in an organized and artful form in the 1980s when the museum went from having all its ‘stuff ’ crammed into the log cabins with no real order, to making an organized presentation of the artifacts. Creating the ‘general store’ exhibit, for instance, out of one log cabin and using what ‘store stuff ’ we had.

He and Bud always added things out of their own collections to make these exhibits really pop. Resort signs, rescued from demolition by them, examples of wares in the store exhibit from their collections all added to the visual appeal of the museum.”

Richard and Bud were always generous in loaning and eventually giving artifacts.

“They always knew who to call for loaning items for a season, previous store or resort owners, and getting them to loan their treasures. Their artful knowledge of using huge photos from here for backdrops was new to the museum. They created an award-winning AYP exhibit of their things and then worked them into a Fruit Farming Exhibit with pieces from the island featuring local farms. They used aqua canning jars with canned fruit in them, rather than just the jars setting about empty. Their knowledge of Native American artwork, basketry, etc. helped organize that collection into categories that were easy for museum goers to follow using photos with the artifacts. Their link with the Tacoma museum gave them knowledge of all museum aspects to apply to our little museum here. The fact that Richard spent his life here on a Crow Valley farm, gave him extensive knowledge of the earlier people here, who lived where, and identifying people in unlabeled photos.”

Richard and Bud at Crow Valley School.

L to R; Michael Rivkin, Jeffri Coleman, Debra Madan, Richard Schneider, Bud McBride. Hot Dog sale 4th of July ca. 1993.

“He and Bud were relentless researchers for projects like School House, their property and lent whatever they found to the museum as well.” Their efforts on the Crow Valley School garnered in 1997 a State Historic Preservation Officer’s Annual Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Stewardship.” Richard was part of history in the making with all the local people he knew and his ability to get their stories.” Willing to always share his knowledge of Orcas Island history, he enjoyed attending the Museum’s Book Club recently. “Richard’s passing is such a loss for us. He was a driving force behind the Orcas Island Historical Society, but always from the wings. A very shy, knowledgeable man whose passion was local history.” We were privileged to know Richard and share in his history.

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removed from beaches For the past month, restoration crews from the Washington Department of Natural Resources have removed over 50 tons of toxic creosote-treated wood from public and private beaches on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. Special thanks to the Puget Sound Conservation Corps members who did the hard work and to the concerned individuals who reported creosote debris to FRIENDS of the San Juans for their support of improved beach conditions for people, fish and wildlife.

Creosote-treated wood was commonly used in marine structures throughout the Salish Sea for more than a century during a period of rapid development and industrial expansion. Like other chemical compounds that were innovations in their time, creosote was broadly used without knowledge of its long-term consequences. It is now known that creosote contains more than 50 carcinogens to humans and is toxic to marine fish and other wildlife. Much creosote remains in local waters today, washing in with storms and tides and persisting in older structures such as docks and pilings.

“FRIENDS of the San Juans is continuing its partnership with the DNR to remove unnecessary toxic creosote-treated pilings and outdated structures from tidelands in San Juan County at no cost to

interested landowners this summer. The goal of the project is to improve water quality and overall ecosystem health for salmon and salmon prey,” said Tina Whitman, FRIENDS’ Science Director.

FRIENDS and DNR are currently seeking property owners who have in-water creosote-treated wood such as unused pilings or derelict docks that they are interested in removing.

To find out if your structure is eligible for this program, contact Tina Whitman of FRIENDS at 378-2319 or Chris Robertson of DNR at 854-2808.

FRIENDS and DNR are also interested in receiving information about beach sites with large accumulations of drift creosote materials; this material may be eligible for removal through the same DNR Puget Sound Corps Program that just completed removals over the past few weeks.

FRIENDS received funding from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board to coordinate the effort in San Juan County.

This is part of the DNR Creosote Removal Program in which more than 19,823 tons of creosote, 276,000 square feet of overwater structures and 3,972 tons of toxic beach debris have been removed from the Salish Sea to date.

Shakespeare Fest line-up The Orcas Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Shakespeare Festival April 7 to 11.

Below is the line-up of events.

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Local Shakespeare Night with music and one-acts, 7 p.m. at Random Howse in Eastsound.

Wednesday, April 8 Dinner Theater with two plays: “Unexpected Shakespeare,” improv

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Friday, April 10 Free performance of “Macbeth” by Seattle Shakespeare Company for Orcas Island students, 1 p.m. at Orcas Center.

Dinner Theater with “Unexpected Shakespeare” and another performance of “Who Doth Inhabit the Primary Position,” 7 p.m. at Random Howse in Eastsound. Cast party and dance starts at 10 p.m. at Random Howse.

Saturday, April 11 Shakespeare parade at noon in Eastsound Village.

Medieval street fair with entertainment on the Village Green, noon to 3 p.m.

If you would like to be a vendor at the Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, April 11, contact Jennifer Pietsch at orcasislandfarmersmarket@gmail.com or 3178342.

The Seattle Shakespeare Company will perform “Macbeth” at the Orcas Center, 7:30 p.m.

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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 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 the San Juan County Council enacted the following ordinance(s): ORDINANCE No. 2-2015: An Ordinance of the San Juan County council Granting a Nonexclusive Franchise for Water Transmission Facilities Authorizing Limited Use of the Public Road Rights-ofWay in San Juan County, Washington, to North Lopez Service, Inc. SUMMARY: The new North Lopez Service Inc. franchise is a combination of three degraded systems: North Lopez Service, Lopez Landing, and Sea Ranch. It serves the area from the ferry landing to Odlin Park.

Construction of new infrastructure is planned for this summer.

The ordinance is filed at the office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. The ordinance may be inspected and copies obtained 24 hours a day at the

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STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Orcas Vision Preserve, LLC of Seattle, WASHINGTON on April 7, 2014, under Application No. S1-28774 filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from an unnamed pond in the amount of .09 cubic feet per second each year, for irrigation. The source of the proposed appropriation is located in NW¼ SW¼ Section 17, Township 36N, Range 2W, W.M., San Juan County.

Protests or objections to approval of

County website at www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx or at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at (360) 370-7470.

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

LEGAL NO. SJ622716 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder April 1, 2015.

Request for Proposals for San Juan County 2016 Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program San Juan County has established a tourism facilities program, funded by a portion of the revenue collected under the State Lodging Tax excise statutes and is seeking proposals from qualified entities interested in 1) funding single project proposals concerned with acquiring, improving or developing facilities for enhancing the tourism experience; and/or 2) matching grants for operating tourism facilities that enhance the tourism experience; and/or 3) matching grants for events that draw tourists; and/or 4) projects that carry out the goals of the San Juan County LTAC Tourism Master Plan. The contract year will begin on January 1, 2016.

The expected outcome of the funded activities is to increase economic activity in San Juan County in 2016 and beyond through the overnight lodging of tourists, through tourism-

related expenditures, and construction of tourism-related facilities. Program categories are: -Emphasis on Tourism facilities capital program (only for facilities in which the County has an ownership position): -Construction -Improvement -Renovation -Matching grants for Tourism Events and Festivals designed to attract tourists -Matching Grants for operation of existing eligible tourism facilities that meet the criteria of this RFP and the long-range tourism plan (including, but not limited to historic museums, performing arts, visual arts) -Special Investments that help to accomplish objectives of the LTAC Master Plan (available online at: http://sanjuanco.com/LTAC) The total available funding for 2016 will be approximately $486,000. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m., May 15, 2015. For information

this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections: protests must be accompanied with a fifty-dollar ($50.00) NONREFUNDABLE recording fee (PLEASE REMIT CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY) and filed with the Department of Ecology at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from April 1, 2015.

DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY CASHIERING OFFICE - NWRO-WR PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7611 LEGAL NO. S622268 Published: The Islands’ Sounder March 25, April 1, 2015.

The OPALCO Board of Directors has approved the following change to the bylaws, Article III, Directors, Section 3, Nominations and Election of Directors, a) Nominations. The revised language reads: “It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to appoint, not less than one hundred (100) days before the date of a meeting of the energy members at which directors are to be elected, a committee on nominations consisting of not less than three (3) nor more than five (5) energy members from each of the voting districts for which a director is to be elected. No officer or member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed a member of such commit-

tee. The committee shall prepare and post in the lobby at the principal office of the cooperative at least seventy (70) calendar days before the meeting a list of its nominations for directors.” A revised bylaw document is posted at www.opalco.com.

LEGAL NO. S623538 Published: The Islands’ Sounder April 1, 8, 2015.

and an application packet, visit the LTAC website: http://sanjuanco.com/LTAC or contact Sue Kollet at the office of County Council (360) 370-7470. Packets may be picked up from the Council Office at 55 Second Street, 1st floor, Friday Harbor, WA. Requests by mail should be sent to: San Juan County Lodging Tax Facilities Grant Program 350 Court Street #1 Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

LEGAL NO. SJ623675 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder April 1, 8, 2015.

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PET OF THE WEEK EASTSOUND The Barnacle Fri, Sat 5–2 am Nightly Cocktail Specials 249 Prune Alley Enzo’s Caffé Open 8–4 daily Creperie open Sat & Sun from 9–3 pm N. Beach Rd, 376-3732

The Loft at Madrona Opens April 3 Dinner Fri & Sat 5 pm Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm Starting Sunday April 10 Main St, Eastsound 376-7173 The Madrona Bar & Grill Open for lunch daily at 11:30 Dinner Sun - Thurs 4:30 - 8:30 Fri & Sat 4:30 - 9:00 Happy Hour in the bar Mon - Fri 3-6pm & ALL DAY Sun

Island Skillet Breakfast everyday 8:30 am–2 pm Full breakfast menu, beer, wine; Pizzeria Portofino 325 Prune Alley, 376-3984 Dine-In/Take-Out Open 12 noon Tues–Sat Lower Tavern Open 4:00 pm Sunday Lunch & Dinner Closed Monday Open daily at 11 am 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) Food to 10 pm (Sun–Thurs) 376-2085 Food to 11 pm (Fri & Sat) 46 Prune Alley , 376-4848 White Horse Pub Open from 11:30 to midnight Mijitas Mexican Kitchen 7 days a week Open Mon–Sat 4 pm Serving food until 10 pm Happy hour 4–5:30 pm Happy hour M-F 3 to 6 pm 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) 246 Main St, 376-PUBS 376-6722

Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant Open Daily 8am–11am Breakfast Menu Noon–9pm Lunch/Lounge Menu 5pm–9pm Dinner Menu www.rosarioresort.com 376-2222

ORCAS LANDING Orcas Hotel / Octavia’s Bistro Dinner 7 nights a week 4-8:30 Happy hour 50% off small plates 4:00-5:00 Orcas Hotel Café Open daily 6am to 5pm www.orcashotel.com, 376-4300

Hello, Earth Humans. I’m a Spirit Being from the star, Ee-ah. I chose Sylvie’s cat body here at the Orcan Animal Showdown to help humans communicate intuitively with all living creatures, especially felines.

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