Islands' Sounder, June 03, 2015

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Councilman Rick Hughes on ferries, planning for growth and more

by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

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The new 144-car ferry Samish will start serving the San Juans on June 14.

All three San Juan County Council members are Geminis.

It’s a synchronicity that extends beyond their astrological signs, according to council member Rick Hughes.

“From the day to day operational side of it, we get along lock, stock and barrel,” said Hughes, referring to his fellow elected officials Bob Jarman (district 1) and Jamie Stephens (district 3).

Hughes says it’s been an exciting 2015 for the council and he is particularly proud of a law San Juan County helped pass at the state level.

House Bill 1868 broadens the state statute defined list of expenditures governing the county road fund to include “marine uses relating to navigation and moorage.” The change will allow San Juan County to use money from

its road fund on maintaining, improving and replacing marine facilities including Odlin dock, Obstruction Pass boat launch and Hunter Bay dock and boat ramp.

Hughes has long advocated for state, county and grant funding to support the county’s marine facilities. His efforts in Olympia were aided by council members in other Washington counties as well as state Rep. Kristine Lytton who introduced the bill, and supported by state Rep. Jeff Morris and state Senator Pam Roach.

“The bill passed because Jamie Stephens was in Olympia all the time working on county issues,” Hughes said. “So I was able to focus on one particular thing for the county.”

If the Senate and House approve their budgets, Hughes said the county is set to receive $1 million in transportation funding for a study on how to fix an erod-

Quarterly review of county finances

by F. MILENE HENLEY County Auditor

On a recent sunny afternoon, I saw a cart of purple and yellow flowers sitting next to the red, white and blue ballot drop box on the green lawn in front of the brick-red courthouse. The scene struck me, and for a moment I was seeing a place I see every day in a way I had never seen it before.

Looking at the every-day familiar with a fresh eye can be a challenge. So each quarter, when I sit down to report on the county’s finances, I try to start with a set of questions, and I look for answers. For the first quarter of 2015, I asked myself: What’s our cash position, compared to budget and to previous years? How’s our revenue doing, compared to budget and to previous years? How about spending? Most importantly, are there problem areas we need to watch?

For the first quarter of 2015, after years of recession reporting, I can truly say that the county, as a whole, has recovered to prerecession levels of cash. Of course general

fund expenditures have gone up almost 30 percent since 2007, but at least we’re close to being back on par. There has also been a shift in the nature of the county’s cash holdings over that period. There is less money being held in general funds and more being held in reserves: lodging tax reserves, rainy day reserves, capital reserves, etc. These savings ensure that the county will never again be hit as hard as we were by the recent downturn.

The revenue picture is more mixed. It’s still early, but sales taxes are on track to have another strong year, probably beating budget by 5 percent or more. Real estate excise taxes (REET) are having a spectacular year, dwarfing their already amazing performance last year.

REET revenues go into the Land Bank and capital improvement funds. Another special revenue, camping fees collected by parks, is also up – a small revenue source, but another positive sign of economic activity.

On the other hand, permitting revenues are falling about 10 percent short of budget. The fee income tells only half the story, of course.

Permit applications (a precursor to permit revenue) are climbing steadily; if that trend continues, permit revenue may catch up with permit activity. Oddly – given the level of real estate activity – recording surcharges are also having a sluggish year, a phenomenon that affects primarily our affordable housing programs. In total, though, revenues so far this year look good, relative both to budget and to prior years.

Spending is also in line with budget. The few deviations (such as high expenditures on information technology) are easily explained (in the case of IT, by expenditures planned for 2014 being pushed into 2015). Year-to-year, however, the trend is definitely up: general fund expenditures are budgeted to be 4.7 percent higher in 2015 than in 2014, following 6 percent increases in 2013 and 2014.

As for what to watch, the increases in expenditures lead the list. 2015 expenditures are budgeted to exceed 2015 revenues by so much

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ing road near Agate Beach on Lopez and parking improvements at the Orcas Ferry Landing. The state department of transportation owns five acres above the ferry landing and Hughes is hoping the county can lease or buy it to provide up to 100 free spaces for long-term and short-term parking. In addition, the area would be for rental car pickups and shuttle drop-offs. Washington State Ferries is also leasing the vacant building on the county dock and will turn it into a waiting area.

“We have a really good opportunity to turn the ferry terminal into a better space,” he said.

Other county news

For the first time in San Juan County’s history, it is compliant with the Growth Management Act, which is a way for counties to manage growing through critical areas, urban growth areas and development regulations.

“Now that everything is

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Orcas youth survey island stores The following was submitted by Orcas School’s NextGeneration and Leadership Circles program.

The eighth-grade Circle of Leaders finds local stores in our area care about our neighborhood and our youth. This conclusion is based on information the group collected while conducting a Community Assessment of Neighborhood Stores.

Over the past several weeks, the eighth-graders involved with Circle of Leaders have been surveying stores as part of the statewide effort to prevent underage alcohol use.

On Orcas Island there are five retailers that sell alcohol

year-round. Of the five surveyed, we found that all of the stores have an extremely low amount of advertising of alcohol or tobacco inside their store, and in most cases no advertising on the outside of their stores.

“We know that alcohol advertising encourages youth to drink,” said group advisor Julie Pinardi. “A 2006 study found that the more alcohol ads young people see, the more likely they are to drink. Visiting these stores gives us an understanding of how lucky we are to live in a community that supports our youth in making healthy choices and avoiding alcohol.”

“It’s a bit scary for me to think about alcohol and

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tobacco companies intentionally marketing to people my age,” said student Margot Van Gelder. “We are lucky that there is so little marketing here on the island.”

The stores were surveyed as part of a statewide campaign to engage adults and youth in taking action to reduce underage drinking. The campaign, entitled “Let’s Draw the Line Between Youth” and Alcohol is sponsored by the Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking. The CANS is a simple, two-page form that community groups can use to gauge the availability of marketing of alcohol and tobacco at local stores. The

form also collects information about the healthy foods.

“Doing the CANS survey made me realize just how lucky we are that our Orcas stores make a conscience effort not to market to the younger generation,” said student Emma Thoron.

“We’re drawing the line because alcohol is especially harmful to the stilldeveloping teen brain” said Pinardi. “Teens who drink are more likely to experience school failure, assaults, unprotected sex, alcohol poisoning and car crashes.

They are also more likely to develop alcohol problems, compared to those who wait until they are 21 to drink.”

Circle of Leaders would

like to thank Island Market, The Village Stop, Orcas Village Store, Country Corner and Ray’s General Store and Pharmacy for supporting our youth.

For more information about the Let’s Draw the Line campaign, email LDTL@dshs.wa.gov.

For questions about the

CANS survey, contact Paul Davis at Paul.Davis@doh. wa.gov. Information and tips for parents for preventing underage drinking can be found at www.

StartTalkingNow.org.

For info contact Julie Pinardi jpinardi@orcas.k12. wa.us.

Mud Bay event attracts crowd

A recent event hosted

by FRIENDS of the San Juans and fisherman Randy O’Bryant showed many shoreline species are currently active off of Lopez Island. On May 17, over 20 community members of all ages joined the event to learn about marine species that make Mud and Hunter Bays one of the biological hot spots in the San Juans.

Participants found hundreds of incubating surf smelt eggs in the sand at the high tide, and a beach seine yielded many juvenile and adult surf smelt and a host of other shallowwater species common to our area including: pacific

herring; striped, shiner and pile perch; bay pipefish; staghorn sculpin; snake prickleback; starry flounder; greenling; three-spined

stickleback and multiple species of gunnel, juvenile flatfish, crabs and the “eelgrass sea slug,” Phyllaplysia taylori.

“It was great to gather with neighbors, see the fish that are in our backyard and learn how to be better stewards for this special place,” said Gary Bergren, Lopez resident.

Thank you to Ron Mayo for allowing access to his beach this informational and fun event.

For more information on shoreline habitat, forage fish or technical assistance on how you can help protect or restore shoreline habitat in the San Juans, contact Tina Whitman, science director at FRIENDS of the San Juans at 378-2319 or visit our website, www.sanjuans. org.

MG interns

After completing well over 60 hours of in-class and online training, the new WSU Master Gardener Interns will be completing their volunteer hours through various community education activities. The interns are: Blakely Island: Linda Whitcomb Lopez Island: Pat Kuentzel, Judy Dern Orcas Island: Dianne Macondray, Jeanne Morris, Jennifer Timmins, Susan Kunk San Juan Island: Alison Longley, Amanda Thiel, Connie Maas, Diana Stepita, Elena Porten, Glenn Hendrick, Jennifer Thomas, Kim Howard, Laurie O’Rourke, Mary Galli, Mickey Van Citters, Mike Embler, Nancy Best, Natalie Swift, Sandy May, Sue Cooper, Tanja Williamson, Terica Bair, Toni Shiurba.

Look for Master Gardeners and the interns at the Farmers’ Markets on San Juan and Orcas and Sunset Builders on Lopez; diagnostic clinics held once a month on Orcas and once on San Juan; San Juan County Fair and fall gardening workshop on Oct. 10, 2015.

For questions about the WSU Master Gardener Program or help/questions about gardening call our office at 3784414. The next WSU Master Gardener Training session will be in 2017.

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OPALCO implements surcharge Birthday party for Patton The following was submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

OPALCO leadership pledged to continue to work toward a better rate structure while, in the interim, a surcharge will appear on bills beginning in July to address the revenue shortfall.

More than 20 members representing four islands attended OPALCO’s special board meeting on Thursday, May 28 in Eastsound. As is customary at OPALCO board meetings, each member was invited to speak to the board and most did. The topics touched on by member comments were primarily rate fairness, transparency, communication with members and appreciation for the board’s foresight and progress with broadband.

General Manager Foster Hildreth led the presentation on the factors influencing the current $600,000 revenue shortfall and provided background on rate structure and design.

Key concepts addressed were the relationship of weather to rates and the actual impacts on member bills.

In a nutshell, a member bill equals rates multiplied by weather. Warmer weather equals a smaller bill; colder weather equals a larger bill. The revenue shortfall is due to lower than projected sales of kilowatt hours because of record warm temperatures this year.

The presentation is available at www. opalco.com.

A number of potential solutions to the revenue shortfall were presented and discussed (use Find Documents to see the May 2015 board materials online). The board will move forward with a surcharge beginning with the July billing period to correct the revenue shortfall. The total revenue amount needed each billing period to balance accounts will be calculated, and the surcharge applied to each member bill based on prorated kilowatt hour usage.

“The board has a fiscal responsibility to keep the co-op in the black,” said Board President Jim Lett. “The surcharge will meet that need as we further evaluate and research longer-term rate solutions to address the changing

landscape.”

Hildreth emphasized that rate structure discussions happen every year to inform OPALCO’s budgeting process.

The revenue shortfalls of 2014, and now 2015, are requiring a mid-course adjustment to keep the co-op’s finances on track.

“We have heard from our members,” said Hildreth, “and we will continue to work toward a rate structure that fairly distributes costs while balancing member priorities such as conservation and energy efficiency.”

Hildreth referred to a resource evaluation and low-income member needs assessment that are currently underway and that will inform our ongoing rate structure discussions. Another rate structure shift is expected with the 2016 budget.

This corrective action is required to remain compliant with our federal funder, USDA/Rural Utilities Service (RUS). RUS works closely with utilities to keep financial indicators healthy using a three-year window for review.

OPALCO is compliant at this time.

Final concert of school year “Music is why I get up in the morning,” says Orcas High School Strings player Wylie Kau. “In my mind there’s no better way to start the day off in the right direction.” Kau, like all the other members of the Orcas High School Strings and Band, gets up early Monday through Friday to arrive at school before 7:30 for music classes each morning.

You can hear the results of all their hard work when the Orcas High School Band and Strings present their last performance of the school year at Orcas Center on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and the community is encouraged to attend – to support the students and to hear how far these young musicians have developed.

Last January the Orcas High School Strings, under the direction of Pamela Wright, were selected as First Alternate for State Competition at the San Juan Music Educators Association Solo/Ensemble Contest, coming in a very close second to Bellingham’s Sehome High School, a school with nearly 10 times the enrollment of Orcas High School. The Orcas High School Band, directed by Darren Dix, brought home “Excellent” ratings from judges at a regional contest in Bellingham last March.

Concert-goers on

June 4 will hear the High School Band perform “The Original Thirteen,” a bravura piece with woodwinds trilling, brass fanfare-ing and cymbals crashing. They will also play David Shaffer’s bold and contemporary “Flight of the Pegasus” and Rob Romeyn’s beautiful “At Sunrise.”

The High School Strings will perform the Allegro and Andante movements of Mozart’s sparkling Divertimento No. 3 in F

major, Alexander Borodin’s Nocturne (one of the most popular tunes in all of classical music), and Leroy Anderson’s dazzling pizzicato piece “Plink Plank Plunk.”

The Orcas Strings and Band combine as the “Orcas Youth Orchestra” to play a medley from the wildly successful Broadway show “Les Miserables,” Pinball Wizard from the rock opera “Tommy,” the Dave Brubeck jazz standard “Take Five”

and perhaps the most recognized movie theme of all time - “The Pink Panther”

by Henry Mancini.

“We are fortunate on Orcas to have two excellent music teachers who, along with all of our talented students, are presenting increasingly advanced and polished musical performances,” said Catherine Pederson, president of the Music Advocacy Group.

Donations from the Music Advocacy Group have paid for the participation and transportation of all the middle school and high school students to multiple music contests this school year.

“Music helps me relax, focus and feel,” said Kau. “Being able to share what makes me happy with others is why I participate in school music.”

This is the last in a trio of concerts by Orcas music students this spring. They are free and open to the public.

Crossroads Lecture Series:

Orcas Islander Harry Patton is turning 93, and the American Legion Post 93 is holding a birthday party for him on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. Members and guests of the Legion are invited to attend.

Patton is a long-time Doe Bay resident, and his grandfather first came to the island in 1907. Patton served in the Navy in World War II.

Marine Watch Mike; J-26 Southern Resident Orca

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This is Mike, J-26. He’s 24 years old. When he was about two years old he approached our boat with a salmon in his mouth. It was like he just wanted to show us his catch, even though at two years old he was probably still nursing.

Since then I’ve watched this guy grow and prosper. His mother is Slick, J-16. She just had a newborn, J-50. Mike is never very far away from Slick and the rest of his family.

Tom and Nate Averna have operated Deer Harbor Charters since 1988. They will provide a climb sharing their experiences and observations regarding the local marine wildlife and ecosystem, as well as other parts of the world. They can be contacted at 360-376-5989 or deerharborcharters.com.

Classical Funny Bones Lisa Bergman

Classical music is serious stuff – or is it?

Lisa Bergman, concert pianist, KING FM on-air host will turn things inside out with her live performance blending classical music and comedy.

Sunday, June 7, 4 pm @ Orcas Center Tickets $10 at Darvill’s or at the door. Some complimentary tickets available in advance at the Orcas Senior Center.

Co-sponsored by Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival

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Editorial

Where should you spend your dollars?

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s we navigate our first summer with the ferry reservation system, social media is rife with complaints about how it’s faring.

But what we’re taking away from that discussion is something entirely unrelated: islanders are spending quite a bit of time and money on the mainland.

One of the biggest complaints is: “I do most of my shopping off island, and now it’s inconvenient to plan trips to Costco.”

Shopping local is more than frequenting an island store now and again. It’s about understanding the link between healthy communities and healthy businesses. It’s about hiring local contractors, buying local food, and patronizing local shops because it strengthens the island for all of us.

Buying products at home keeps that money circulating closer to where it’s being spent. Known as the multiplier effect in economics, this creates a ripple effect where those businesses and their employees spend your money locally. It is estimated that for every $1 spent at a local business, 45 cents is reinvested locally. For every $1 spent at a corporate chain, only 15 cents are reinvested locally.

Once you factor in the ferry tickets and gas, buying from mainland stores is not necessarily better on your budget. Factor in the summer time, long ferry lines and the reservation system, and it’s downright a hassle. Plus, many island stores keep their prices competitive.

And it helps that we have an abundance of eclectic storefronts as well as businesses with expertise in their fields.

But we can’t ignore that Orcas simply doesn’t offer everything we need. For those items that you simply cannot get here, Councilman Rick Hughes recently told us an interesting fact: shopping online helps our local economy because San Juan County receives sales tax on items shipped here. So shopping on Amazon.com is better than going to a mainland store.

We hope these are good enough reasons to compel you to buy items at home. And for those of you who already do, thank you.

As for the ferry reservation system? Washington State Ferries IS listening. To be a part of the reservation conversation, join the Washington State Transportation Commission Ferry Riders Opinion Group and participate in their survey: http://www.ferryridersopiniongroup.com/.

Public Meetings Wednesday, June 3 • SJC Cemetery District #3, 5 p.m., Orcas Library.

Thursday, June 4 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound

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To the Editor: Concerns about fire department I would like to address some concerns that I have about some actions of the Orcas Fire Board of Commissioners.

Since 2012 this board has gone into executive sessions 54 times in the course of 76 meetings.

I understand the reason for confidentiality regarding medical information, qualification and bargaining terms, but 34 performance reviews during this period must be considered excessive especially in light of the fact that since March 2012 there was never any indication but great satisfaction with the performance of the chief who oversees the rest of the employees and volunteers.

Most boards review their director, manager and superintendent once a year. Looking at board records of six different entities – council members, library board,

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Tuesday, June 9 • Orcas Library Board, 8:30 p.m., Library Meeting Room.

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park board, cemetery board, port board – I see no evidence whatsoever that even comes close in regard to the number of executive sessions that the Orcas Fire Board has convened. Such behavior strongly suggests an effort to obscure the dealings of the board.

Secrecy destroys accountability.

Another matter of concern: no minutes of board meetings have been posted on your website since October 2014.

At the April 16, 2015 meeting this board approved minutes for the March 19 meeting but the March 24 minutes were presented. This is undeniably your responsibility, obligation and duty as an elected official. The OIFD volunteers and employees, to say nothing of the taxpayers of the district, deserve to be represented in a manner that is clear and effective. Two of the commissioners receive $114 compensation for attending each meeting.

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Open Mic a big success From folk music to country, from jazz to rock and roll and blues, with a dash of poetry thrown in, Saturday night’s first open mic was a big success. Approximately 40 people showed up to enjoy the local talent of Orcas Island.

The event was hosted by Gordon Koenig and Mandy Troxell, who not only announced the acts and performed the first song, they also accompanied several performers in need of backing instruments. The

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instrument of choice was the guitar, but there were also performances on ukulele, piano, baritone sax and even several songs presented a capella.

Thirteen different acts performed, ranging in age from 11 to seniors. One performing duo of young ladies even traveled from Shaw. As always with performers on Orcas Island, I was impressed by the high caliber of these musicians and our poet. Paula Capitano provided her famous cookies and punch, and a good time was had by all. It is hoped that this will be the first of many open mic evenings, and we hope to have more locals exhibit their talents in future such events.

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Money and the electoral process A letter to the editor by David Turnoy in the Sounder’s May 20 edition speaks to the corruption that money has in the electoral process.

We of course all decry what our supposedly rational Supreme Court in the Citizen United did to those of us that are against the peddling of influence. I have consulted with politicians who have voiced support for legislation that would help the small business owner, only to find out that large corporate contributions or threats to their careers suddenly reverse their motivations

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LETTERS FROM 4 to make those positive changes. As is said today, “Anyone can get the legislation that they can write a check for.” Sad! However, as sad as the above is and its harm to the 99 percent, the governments, local, state and federal, spend thousands of hours concocting rules and complex regulations that defy the credulity of reason.

These regulations and rules demand permits and inefficient methods for implementation, thereby creating bigger and bigger bureaucracies to implement and enforce them. All for a very

FINANCES FROM 1 that the budget was balanced only by including the use of $650,000 in cash.

Since we can’t consume that much cash every year, we will soon face the need to hold the line on expenditures.

costly sum.

For example, I am not a contractor, but I would estimate that the cost of all the permits to clear, build and stay on a piece of land might equal 30 percent of the cost of the building. It is one cause that drives the potential home owner from being one. It is serious, and its creep is insidious. It bodes ill to the younger generation and their aspirations.

It is harmful to the selfmotivated and work ethics of so many people who are trying to get ahead. If your local or state legislator can’t control some sanity in rules and regulations, vote them out for someone that will.

Walt Corbin Olga Figuring out how to bring growth in expenditures into line with growth in revenues – without impacting service delivery – will require a fresh eye, and a lot of questions. A challenge, for sure, but one we will have to face in order to maintain the gains we have made in financial stability.

Vikings all league The following Vikings received all-league nominations for baseball and softball: Pasha Bullock - First team (infield) Vanya Bullock - Second team (infield) Miles Harlow - Second team (pitcher) Bethany Hansen - First team (infield) Alenna Garcia - Second team (infield)

OPALCO: call before you dig The following was submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

Utilities, excavators and the public are all affected by a new call-before-you-dig law that includes more rigorous enforcement, mandatory damage reporting and higher penalties.

The intent of the law is to improve communication between utilities and excavators/homeowners and decrease damage to underground utilities. The new law requires excavators to: outline the proposed dig in white paint prior to calling for a locate; make arrangements with the affected utilities when projects exceed 700 linear feet; and maintain locate marks for 45 days, after which a new locate must be requested.

Excavators and utilities must report to the UTC any damage to underground facilities within 45 days. Previously, only damage to regulated natural gas and hazardous liquids had to be reported. A party that fails to request a locate and damages a liquid or gas transmission pipeline will be subject to a $10,000 penalty and may be found guilty of a misdemeanor. Always call 811 before you dig.

Learn more: www.opalco.com/power-information/electrical-safety/.

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Cornelius given lifetime achievement Former General Manager and current Board Member, Randy J. Cornelius was honored by his peers with the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) Life Member Award on May 20 during the association’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting in Anchorage, Ala. Cornelius earned the distinction for his 40 years of service in the electric utility business and his significant work on behalf of public power.

About his award, Cornelius said, “I’ve enjoyed my career in public power and have done everything from sweeping the floors to constructing line and

managing utilities. I had the good fortune of leading an amazing organization in OPALCO and am grateful to Foster Hildreth who took over the reins. I have confidence in his ability to lead us successfully through the

next set of challenges facing the industry – so much so, in fact, that I’ve signed back on as a board member to support him and enjoy the ride.”

Cornelius began his utility career as a teenager working in a warehouse, became a journeyman lineman and then earned his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering at Oregon State University.

While in Alaska, Cornelius worked extensively on the Blue Lake Hydro Dam and also represented the City and Borough of Sitka before federal and state regulatory agencies for the legislative affairs in his role as

electric utility director for the City and Borough of Sitka. Cornelius has worked with Bonneville Power Administration, Northwest River Partners, and served on boards for the Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Southeast Intertie and Northwest Public Power Association. NWPPA is an association representing and serving consumerowned, locally controlled utilities in the western U.S. and Canada. NWPPA presents this award to retiring or retired policymakers and managers from member utilities for work performed on behalf of public power.

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language 63. Dusk to dawn 64. Doofus Down 1. Goes beyond a proper limit 2. Stimulant from foxglove 3. Disappear 4. Blue 5. ___ matter, e.g. dog do 6. Mites in stored grains 7. Tuft of feathers on bird's head 8. "Aladdin" prince 9. Auction offering 10. Actor O'Shea 11. Cake topper

12. Bob Marley fan 13. Adjust 16. Indonesian percussion orchestra 23. Temper, as metal 25. Ascended 26. Swindler, slangily 30. Indo-European languages, e.g.

Russian 32. Best 33. Wedding role 34. Repetitious 35. One who presides over a debate 36. Group with no string instruments (2 wd) 38. Approving

(informal) 41. Habituating 45. About 1.3 cubic yards 46. Exterior 47. Advances 49. Cherry alternative 50. Money in the bank, say 53. "How ___!"

57. Setting for TV's "Newhart" 58. Clavell's "___Pan" 59. Calphalon product

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HUGHES FROM 1 approved and compliant, we can go back and reevaluate what might need small tweaks,” he said. “We need to be looking at our code all the time. We also have the opportunity to update the GMA by 2018. It gives us a chance to look at county densities. This will set our plan for the next 20 years.”

Hughes says the community talks to him frequently about lack of housing in the county. One of his ideas is to raise the height requirement in urban growth areas from 30 feet to 36 feet in order to allow apartments over stores.

The county, in partnership with the Economic Development Council, is launching a “Made in San Juan County” program.

EDC Director Victoria Compton has designed a logo that can be used as a sticker or a stamp (pictured above) to designate locally created products.

Businesses can also sign up to be members of the program and receive publicity on a Made in the San Juans website (a draft of the site is at http://info596462.wix. com/san-juans-made).

“We want to create brand equity between island-made products,” Hughes said. “It is difficult to compete with the mainland in production

hydroelectric power facility at Mountain Lake. A total of 20,000 gallons of water per minute spill off Mountain Lake in the winter months.

Hughes says this could be an alternate power source for key entities on the island like the fire department.

“We're kicking it around with OPALCO. I just don't know how realistic it is right now,” he said.

Ferry reservations

levels, but we can compete with small-batch, handcrafted items.”

San Juan County used to be the biggest producer of apples in the state of Washington. There are 41 historic varieties of apple in the islands that Hughes would love to see brought back.

Hughes hopes residents will shop locally, but says, “If you aren't going to support your local businesses and want to shop somewhere else, please do it online and not on the mainland. San Juan County receives salestax on items shipped here.

It’s called destination-based sales tax.”

The county recently paid off its $730,000 solid waste

bond and will be reducing the solid waste excise tax by 3 percent. Starting this summer, the county will be paying for trash pickup in Lopez Village and Eastsound.

In order to alleviate parking problems in Eastsound, Hughes is working with the public school to allow public parking when school is out.

“Hopefully business owners and their employees can park there and walk into town for work,” he said.

This year, county staff is working on the subarea plans for Eastsound, Lopez Village and Deer Harbor and completing the Shoreline Master Program.

“The best thing a government can do economically is to provide basic wellplanned, well-designed capital improvements,” Hughes said.

He says he’s got some “crazy ideas” like putting a

Reservations for Washington State Ferries was mandated by the state legislature as a way to serve increased demand by more fully utilizing existing terminal and vessel capacity instead of building bigger terminals and boats. Since it launched Jan. 5, 2015, there have been mixed reviews from the public.

But Hughes says he is “cautiously optimistic that reservations will be great for our community.

“I have found that WSF is very open to changing some of the nuances of the system,” he said. “If we don't give this a chance and try to be supportive, we have to be aware that we could lose capacity. We won’t really know how it shakes out until the end of the season. If it’s a disaster for the county, we’ll stand up and fight it. But I hope we are all giving it a chance. If this fills up our boats, we have a better chance of getting additional capacity.”

Hughes said that since the reservation system came out, on non-holiday week-

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ends, 60 percent of the sailings have been sailing 60 percent full. He points out that the goal is to spread out the ferry ridership so that boats aren’t sailing empty, but says he is “incredibly sympathetic” to people’s issues with the system.

WSF Reservations Manager D wight Hutchinson released a statement after Memorial Day weekend, saying “lines were very short or nonexistent and demand was spread.

“There are still minor issues to review,” he wrote.

“We’re seeing some customers make two reservations and willingly sacrifice one to give themselves options.

Or make a late insurance reservation, and not have it redeemed when they travel on stand by … So there are challenges to address, but the answer to the big questions, like can we keep the vehicle queues short and move as many vehicles as in the past? – is a resounding ‘yes.’”

Customers can call the customer service team if they have any problems at 206-464-6400. This number is staffed seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Hutchinson can be reached directly at 206-515-3652 or hutchid@wsdot.wa.gov.

To be a part of the reservation conversation, join the Washington State Transportation Commission Ferry Riders Opinion Group and participate in their survey: http:// www.ferryridersopiniongroup.com/.

Senator Kevin Ranker,

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Rosario is excited to introduce Melissa Snodgrass as the newest member of our management team! Many of you will know her from her wonderful work at Gentry House here in Anacortes. Not only does Melissa bring a wonderful personality but also 20+ years’ experience in the healthcare field. Her commitment to putting our residents first, make her a natural fit to our caring, dynamic, lifestyle.

D-Orcas, is asking for input on the ferry reservations.

“Over the past several weeks, I’ve heard from many of you regarding your ideas, questions and concerns regarding the Washington State Ferries Reservation system,” he wrote in a press release. “I want you to know that I too have questions and share some of your concerns ... the implementation of the reservation system is a work in progress and while I do not anticipate, nor do I support, the repeal of the system, there are likely to be changes made as we learn what works and what doesn’t.”

Ranker encourages feedback from islanders. He can be reached at 786-7678 or by email at Kevin.Ranker@ leg.wa.gov.

“I have held meetings with members of our lodging industry, construction industry, local ferry workers, chamber of commerce, visitors’ bureau and others. I have also met directly with State Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson,” Ranker wrote. “These meetings have been productive and critical toward understanding all aspects of this issue. I have provided a letter to Secretary Peterson that lays out my preliminary recommendations to address some of the issues with the reservation system.”

WSF took possession of the $126 million Samish from boat builder and contractor Portland, Ore.-based Vigor Industrial in early April. The 144-car vessel will begin full-time service on the Anacortes/San Juans route on June 14.

Along with more space for taller vehicles, the Samish offers an ADA-compliant car-deck restroom, flexible seating configurations, improved heating and ventilation, and wider stairwells and passageways, according to WSF. “It is a great honor to have it here,” Hughes said.

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Obituaries

Rhonda F. Harris

Stacy McCray Long-time Orcas Island resident Stacy McCray passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. A full obituary will follow in the Islands’ Sounder.

Gasper “Branch” Branciforte January 29, 1918 to May 15, 2015 Branch was 97 years “young” at the time of his passing. Branch, who was always energetic and upbeat, loved people and made friends easily. Branch was passionate about Italian cooking and watercolor painting – a hobby that he started at 81 years of

age. Branch loved living on Orcas Island and attending the Orcas Island Senior Center.

Branch’s career always encompassed some form of aviation – it was his vocation and avocation. When he worked at the Sperry Corporation (NY) and Honeywell (Fla.), Branch was involved in various stages of design/ research development of rocket engines, as well as accelerometers for the Polaris and Minuteman Missile Programs.

Branch was married to Terry Branciforte for 69 years until her passing in 2008.

Branch was preceded in death by his son, Ronald (Winona) Branciforte, in 2004. Branch is survived by daughters: Joan (James) Heyer and Lorraine (Howard) Gregg; his grandchildren: Debra Branciforte, Ronald J. Branciforte, Danny (Stephanie) Branciforte, Charles (Cami) Gregg, Christopher (Elena) Gregg; greatgrandchildren: Kayla (Jordan) Thompson, Summer Branciforte, Phoenix Branciforte, Alexander Gregg and Howard Gregg.

We will always remember Branch with a smile on his face and a song in his heart.

Screening of film about pipeline expansion

Orca whales and a tanker. The film “Directly Affected” will screen on June 10.

There will be a screening of “Directly Affected,” a film about the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion on June 10 at 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.

Impacts to those in Canada and the San Juan Islands will be discussed with filmmakers and concerned islanders.

The San Juans Alliance and the Raincoast Conservation Foundation are co-sponsoring the free event. This Canadian film tells the story of the people impacted in our neighboring British Columbia by Kinder Morgan's proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.

The filmmakers will be present, and there will be

discussion about the proposed pipeline’s impact on the San Juan Islands and how islanders can help send our message across the border.

“This is an inspiring film about people standing up to protect their environment, economy and their

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culture. It is important that we look at all proposed fossil fuel export projects from Canada and the U.S. with an eye toward impacts of increased vessel traffic and safety to our shared Salish Sea,” said Stephanie Buffum, FRIENDS of the San Juans’ executive director.

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She was 65 years old.

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Rhonda is survived by her husband Harry R.

Harris III of Eastsound, Wash.; daughters Andrea Rinard of Lewiston, Idaho and Michele McFarland of Rexburg, Idaho; grandchildren Sierra Spain of Bremerton, Avery and Tanner McFarland both of Rexburg, Idaho; Nicholas, Maddie and Nathan Hoffman all of Lewiston, Idaho; sisters Kelley Helley of Pomeroy, Debbie Hart of Vancouver, Wash., and brother Gerry Lohman of

Smuggler’s Blues Opening Gala A Big Hit-Police Raid a No Show

By: CLARK MCABEE, DIRECTOR ORCAS ISLAND HISTORY MUSEUM We want to thank all of the community members that made our opening season costume gala a great success! On the evening of May 23rd the museum celebrated its new exhibit, The Smugglers’ Blues, by transforming the museum into a glitzy and hopping speakeasy. Many spirited guests came in costume, from flapper to copper, pirates, molls, rum runners and even an undercover costumed faux U. S. Marshal in attendance. There was delicious food, VIPs, fast cars and fun aplenty.

The event was a true community party with a cast of dozens pitching in to help. Poker chips were provided by the American Legion, a roulette wheel loaned from Dick and Velma Doty, Island Hoppin’ Brewery provided beer, music was by Corey Wiscomb, and vintage cars provided by Jim and Patty Pirnack-Hamilton.

Special thanks and kudos go out to Maggie Vinson, our Museum Administrator for the brilliant speakeasy atmosphere. Maggie worked tirelessly recruiting and coordinating all the volunteers, decorations and especially the food prep and presentation. The gala went off flawlessly thanks to Maggie’s efforts and everyone in attendance bubbled enthusiastically about how much fun they had. Thank you to all of our volunteer helpers, Becky Vinson, Bridget Wright, and Felecia McAbee for their hard work on food and service. Carla Stanley for her artistic eye, and help with set up and break down. Thank you to board members Jim Biddick, Jean Dickerson and Bill Buchan for getting the building and grounds in tip top shape.

We also wish to thank Iris Parker-Pavitt, past graduate of Orcas High School, who graduated from Mount Holyoke College this spring. Iris interned at the museum over her Christmas vacation and was exhibit curator along with museum director Clark McAbee.

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A big thank you goes out to Museum board member Jerry Smith, who helped in the design and construction of the exhibit. John Fleischer was instrumental in helping Clark install the exhibit. Graphic panels were done

by Mortenson Signs. Thank you to the Bird Festival team headed up by Michell Marshall, Kim Middleton, and Lance Evans for the use of their AS Hanging Display system for the exhibit panels.

Please also join us in thanking the community members who sponsored the exhibit: Madrona Point Insurance, Turtleback Farm Inn, Smuggler’s Villa Resort, Island Hardware & Supply and Rosario Resort. Thank you to Dr. Bruce Culver and his family who loaned artifacts and photos as did Gerald GrelletTinner, Ph.D. of Orcas Island. Charles West of orcasislanddistillery.com also helped with his expertise. Much appreciation to Audrey Wells for providing a sample of some Canadian wool from Salt Spring Island Wools and some American wool from Maria Nutt and Warm Valley Orchard. Cherie Christensen of Saltwaterpeople.com and Harry Patton provided wonderful local content and photos as did Laura and Doug Tidwell, the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society, University of Idaho, The Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest and the Jefferson County Historical Society. Thank you again to all of the community members who continue to support the museum!

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Her family thanks Hospice of the Northwest and the staff and nurses for all their hard work.

A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on June 6, 2015 at noon. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

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Rowing club pizza dinner Golfer Nutt plays at state

Join Orcas Island Junior Rowing Club for its annual club dinner At Maple Rock Farm on Sunday, June 7 starting at 5 p.m.

This year it is a “Pizza Plus” dinner. There will be large quantities of delicious pizzas made to order in the wood-fired oven as well as appetizers and desserts.

There will also be beer, wine and soft drinks included in the entry fee.

The cost is $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.

This is a once-a-year celebration where they invite the Orcas community and beyond to come and meet the team and celebrate another fun and successful

year of rowing.

You can buy tickets in advance from any of the rowers or visit www.

OrcasIslandRowing.org.

If you don’t connect in advance you can just turn up at Maple Rock Farm on the day. It is strongly recommended to carpool as parking will be limited.

Two of our rowers that have been with the club for five years are graduating this year: Melanie Flint and Jay Zier.

The current junior crew is particularly competitive and medaled several times at the Norwest Regional.

“Such a small club as Orcas placing strongly in regional and sometime

national competition is very impressive,” say organizers.

“The wider rowing community is really starting to pay attention to Orcas Island Rowing. They are on the map. Pay attention because they are going to really focus on a long-term agenda for success next spring.

Your local junior crew team will make you proud to be from Orcas Island.”

Contact Martin Taylor at martin@orcasdigerati.com or 376.6935 for reservations or more information.

Donations are also gratefully accepted online or by check: Orcas Island Rowing, c/o Martin Taylor, 455 Eastsound Shores Road, Eastsound, WA 98245.

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On May 27, Mara Nutt golfed with 30 other female competitors. Each golfer qualified in their own district tournament to play in the WIAA Golf Finals at the Columbia Point Golf Course. Nutt didn’t make the cut for the second round. This being her senior year, coaches and players said their goodbyes.

“Mara sets standards for Orcas golf, demonstrating etiquette and respect to all she golfed with and at the same time having a ‘never say die’ attitude,” said Coach Dan Drake.

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Junior Sailing starts June 22nd

Youth 8-15, classes run thru August 13

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Sail Orcas is happy to present this summer program with focuses on sailing skills in a safe, fun environment.

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The 25th Annual Pet Parade came to the streets of Eastsound on Saturday, May 23. Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center holds the annual fundraiser.

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Island Living 25 YEARS

Orcas Island Community Band celebrates anniversary L

by CALI BAGBY Assistant Editor

ike so many great ideas, the community band started with about a dozen musicians practicing in a garage in the highlands.

The theme of the group, according to one of its founding members Russ Harvey, was, “If you can breathe you can play.”

The band has the same philosophy today, and perhaps that is why they are now celebrating 25 years as a musical group. They are having a concert to celebrate this anniversary on Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Admission is by donation.

So 25 years ago, with a willingness to wipe the dust off their instruments many island musicians joined the band playing instruments they hadn’t touched in years.

John Evans learned to play he clarinet in high school but had not played for 30 years when he joined the music group.

“It has been wonderful,” he said.

Original band members met in a garage and played their first concert at the same location.

“It’s such a neat premise. The band was founded on the theme that if you enjoy music and if you play an instrument you don’t have to audition just play the notes you know,” said Evans.

He said the openness of the band and the joy of the music is part of what has kept the band running for so long. But he added that the real glue keeping the ensemble intact has been Karen and Ken Speck, also members of the band.

“They have held everything together all this time,” said Evans. “It is their energy and stick-toitiveness that has kept this thing going.”

Memorable concerts for Evans and Harvey include playing “God Bless America” at the Orcas Center after 9/11 and playing in a pickup bed at the Fourth of July parade.

“When the band plays ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ just as the fireworks go ... It is the quintessential

email Val Hellar at vhellar@orcas. k12.wa.us for info.

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THURS., JUNE 4

THURS., JUNE 11

BOOK TALK: “Learning to Float” author Allan Ament will share his journey as caregiver to his wife, Delores. Presentation at 5 p.m. in Emmanuel Church Hall, book signing at 6 p.m. in Darvill’s.

BLOOD DRIVE: From noon to 6 p.m., at the Eastsound Fire Station.

THE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 5 p.m., Community Church Fireside Room.

This is a monthly no cost, confidential support group for anyone you know dealing with issues related to cancer.

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

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

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TUES., JUNE 9 ORCAS HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PROJECTS:

From 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Orcas High School. High School Senior Project panel members are needed to read senior portfolios and offer feedback. For more info,

MON., JUNE 15 ADULT SOFTBALL: At 6:30 p.m. on

the softball field at Buck Park. It’s a friendly game played among whomever shows up, male and female.

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: At the Orcas Library, 2

to 4 p.m.

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

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

TUES. – ONGOING

AA: For women, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for men, 7 to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Church.

KIWANIS CLUB: Tuesdays, 12:30 to

all-American Fourth of July,” said Evans.

Not only has the band been a staple in the performance arena, but they have also been instrumental in mentoring younger musicians. Before there was a music program at the school young musicians would get a chance to play and learn in the community band. The band, led by the efforts of the Specks, also helped to fundraise and eventually reinstate the music program at the school.

The community band is still open to musicians of different ages and musicians that range from intermediate to expert.

Current directors of the band are Jim ShafferBauck and Karen Speck, who bring two different styles and tastes to each rehearsal and show.

At the heart of the group is a willingness to share and bring musicians together. It truly lives up to its name – the community band.

“I still have fun. It’s sort of my hobby and my release,” said Harvey.

1:30 p.m., Community Church Family Center.

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

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FRI. – 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.

AA: Noon, Community Church.

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

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

Celebrate Recovery is a faithbased recovery program.

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

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Candidates take to air and sea to spout message Three canines, one parrot and an orca are contending for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound this year.

Top dog, Lewis has taken an early lead in a race political analysts predict may be reduced to a simple dog fight. Still, Granny supporters disagree, promoting their view that only an orca can truly represent Orcas.

And others insist Oliver is the one to watch.

“He’s cagey,” observed one voter.

But Oliver contends he’s the genuine article and isn’t just parroting the party line when he squawks his envi-

ronmental platform.

The mayoral race is an annual fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House. Voting is open to both islanders and visitors who “buy” candidates into office by placing as many votes as they want at area polling locations, the Farmers’ Market or online via oich.org. Each vote benefits the toddler and preschool children of Children’s House. The race concludes 2 p.m. on July 4.

Additional details on the candidates can be found at orcasislandmayor.wordpress.com.

Here’s an overview of two of the five candidates.

Candidate: Lewis (Old English Sheepdog/Great Pyrenees) Sponsor: Ray’s Pharmacy Owner/Manager: Janice Williams and Greg Sawyer Campaign Slogan: “Leave your mark on the world with Lewis” Top Issues: trails, transportation and housing.

“From my early days as a stray, I know what it’s like not to have a place of one’s own. A warm and cozy home – be it temporary for visitors or permanent for residents – is my top priority.”

Dog Scoop: Born with

a wanderlust and zest for life, the candidate couldn’t stay put and eventually landed in a homeless shelter. Once adopted, Lewis learned to balance exploration with home life and now promotes more trails and public transportation to

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he American mink is a common sight on Orcas Island and in the San Juans.

The mink is a small member of the mustelid family, which includes river otters and martens. Mink are semi-aquatic, meaning that they spend periods of time in the water to hunt. Their long narrow bodies, thick undercoats, and oily water-resistant layer of guard hairs help the mink to swim and hunt in ponds, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. A mink can dive for up to three hours, depending on water temperature—in cold water a mink can only dive for about thirty minutes. Minks will eat any number of other animals—they are opportunistic carnivores. Generally, minks prefer fish, but are quick to eat rats, mice, rabbits, muskrats, toads, frogs, crustaceans, and birds, and will consume creatures that are over half their size. Rather than create their own dens, minks will appropriate muskrat and beaver burrows, abandoned ant hills, and hollow logs to live in. Minks will not maintain these new homes for long and constantly move from lair to lair.

Despite their restless home life, minks are generally a calm species but when threatened become notoriously responsive. They stomp their feet, ruffle up their fur, show their teeth, hiss, growl, and emit shrill yelps when confronted. Trappers once describe snared minks as one of the most terrifying animals to confront, menacing trappers and commonly breaking their teeth chewing through traps.

Minks are an important species economically and ecologically. Native people used to trap minks for their furs by filling raw chickens with oysters or fish oil and baiting traps with this aromatic lure. When setting traps, the native people would run this malodorous mixture over multiple traps, since minks commonly avoided traps. To this day, their coats continue to be of the greatest economic importance on the modern fur market, and they are farm raised to supply this demand. Unfortunately, the demand for mink furs means many mink farms across the world lose individuals and some countries have intentionally released American mink into non-native ecosystems. Like the release of nutria along the Gulf Coast of the United States, these releases can damage ecosystems in continents where the mink is not a native predator. In areas where mink populations already exist, native minks are exceedingly territorial and will not allow domestic minks into their area. In areas where minks are not found, they can upset food chains and cause declines in the populations of smaller species like birds and rodents.

Mink are a common sight on Orcas Island, commonly seen scampering energetically along docks and rocky areas near bodies of water. They are smaller and stouter than river otters, and smaller and darker than martens. Keep an eye out for them (but don’t touch) near water!

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Unique Qualities: Community watch dog.

“Influenced by my heritage, flock oversight is truly in my blood. And at 115 lbs., I can keep watch with greater range.”

Candidate: Oliver (Caique Parrot) Sponsor: Nest Manager: Jody Fox Campaign Slogan:

“Think Green. Be Green.”

Top Issues: Land preservation, restoration and wildfire prevention.

Parrot Scoop: Hatched in America over 20 years ago, Oliver says he appreciates Orcas for its natural beauty and wants to protect it. He understands its value to the entire community – including people, birds and all wildlife. Amazingly intelligent, sensitive and understanding, his dedication to natural spaces prompted him to enter the race this year. “People have wondered why I waited so long to run for mayor.” His best friend is a bird dog, Gracie, a black Labrador retriever.

Unique Qualities: Most colorful candidate. “My beautiful colors match the color palate of your living room.”

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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 Misa en español primer sábado de cada mes a las 6 pm

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Chamber music from Beethoven’s time for flute, violin, viola and cello will be presented on period instruments in “1800: A Beethoven Band” on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church with flutist Jeffrey Cohan playing a flute made in London in 1820, Stephen Creswell on both violin and viola, and Martin Bonham on cello, in the Salish Sea Early Music Festival’s second Spring Festival program.

Admission is a suggested donation of $15, $20 or $25, 18 and under is free.

The program will include trios and duos by Franz Anton Hoffmeister, Anton Stamitz, Franz Danzi, Joseph Haydn, and an unpublished trio from the Library of Congress by flutist Pietro Florio.

Salmonberry School potluck Salmonberry School will host a community potluck and sing-along on Thursday, June 4. The event will begin with preschool crafts and stories at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m. all ages are welcome to join in this island-wide celebration of the beauty of spring, the bounty of food and the joy of music. Bring an instrument and some food to share. Or just bring yourself, your family and friends. All are most welcome. No experience required.

Fire extinguisher safety Michele Wiley of Madrona Point Insurance invites the community to a fire safety and extinguisher

training. Meet the Alpine Fire and Safety service technician, Dave Kilmer, and Orcas Island Fire and Rescue volunteers and staff on Thursday, June 11 at 4:30 p.m. for a live demonstration at the fire station. Hot dogs and treats will follow.

Fire Dept. town hall meeting Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighters’ Association in conjunction with Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting to provide information and solicit public opinion on cost recovery associated with medical incidents.

This informational session will facilitate our Board of Fire Commissioners in making an informed decision as to whether or not to implement the cost recovery process – a process that will enable us to recover costs for medical treatment and transport with no outof-pocket expenses to our residents.

There will be two sessions Saturday, June 6 at the Eastsound Fire Station 21 at 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sail Orcas dinner Sail Orcas is holding a fundraising dinner on Saturday, June 27 at the Orcas Island Yacht Club picnic shelter from 4 to 8 p.m.

The cost is $35 per dinner (choice of steak or salmon) and $10 for a youth dinner (hamburger or hotdog).

The meal includes salad, shrimp, potato and dessert. Attendees can meet

the summer junior sailing instructors, make a bid on a silent auction item and buy a raffle ticket. Tickets on sale at West Sound Marina, San Juan Vision and Windermere Realty.

Adult softball It’s time to shake the dust off your glove and start loosening those muscles that tighten up when you sprint to first base. Adult softball begins Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. on the softball field at Buck Park.

It’s a friendly game played among whomever shows up, male and female, so come on out and relive the glory days of your past.

Saints runner-up in tournament The Orcas Christian Saints Flag Football Team had a second place finish in the Fraser Valley Tournament this past weekend in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.

The three-day tournament featured seven teams from across Western Canada and Washington.

In pool play, the Saints went undefeated. In total, the Saints dynamic offense led by quarterback Ryan Flint, running back Michael Harris, and wide receiver, Corey Aragon put up 187 points against their opponents, with the help of their sound offensive line, centered by Caitlin Fowler.

On the defensive side of the ball, cornerbacks: Joey Fowler and Cyrus Amour along with the threatening and speedy pass rush of Maelle Comrie, Maddy Hance and linebacker Chase Kantrud shut down the opposition and held them to just 78 points.

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Anderson who played receiver had several great catches and Wareham had several big stops while playing defensive line.

The Saint’s pool play was highlighted with a huge 25-13 win over Fraser Valley.

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er extraordinaire Moqui Graham and other musicians to revisit the magic of “Casablanca,” “Gone With the Wind,” “Chariots of Fire,” “The Wizard Of Oz,” “Music Man” and more.

All net proceeds benefit The Orcas Commons (formerly The Funhouse). This

year you can come enjoy a dinner from The Kitchen before Friday night’s performance! Dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m.

Show (and Friday night dinner) tickets are available from the Orcas Center Box Office, 376-ACT1 and at www.orcascenter.org.

One World concert coming up Get ready for another round of Martin Lund’s “One World Music Celebration” on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center.

This year’s show will take you on a tour of Hollywood through the years, revisiting classic theme songs from some of our most-beloved cinematic memories.

Lund creates this popular variety show each June and wows the audience with an exquisite sampling of fantastic music and world-class artists from the Northwest and beyond.

This year’s show includes some of the island’s musical icons: Grace McCune, Gene Nery, Charlie Porter and Tony Morales to name a few. Also making an encore appearance in this year’s show are island-grown rising stars Emy and Lisa Carter and Paris Wilson, better known as Almost Classical. They are joined

by Broadway singer/dancer Noah Racey and sing-

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Locals Go Free Day Sunday, June 7th

To show our appreciation for all the years the Orcas Island community has supported us, Deer Harbor Charters will be doing our 10th annual “Locals Go Free Day” on Sunday, June 7th at 12pm from Deer Harbor Marina.

Call us to reserve your seats. Limited to 30.

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Author Garth Stein to Free fitness events speak on Lopez Island

Friends of the Lopez Island Library and the Lopez Island Library proudly welcome best-selling author Garth Stein for the library’s signature literary event of the year.

Stein will be reading from his new book “A Sudden Light” published by Simon and Schuster, September,

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He is the author of three previous novels: “Raven Stole the Moon,” “How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets” and the bestseller “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” which sold more than four million copies and spent over three years on the New York Times

bestseller list.

“The Art of Racing in the Rain” is currently in development with Universal Studios for a major motion picture. Before turning to writing full-time, Mr. Stein was a documentary filmmaker directing, editing, and/or producing several award-winning films, including “The Lunch Date,” winner of the 1990 Academy award for live action short, and “The Last Party,” starring Robert Downey, Jr. Garth Stein is co-founder of Seattle7Writers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to energizing readers and writers and their communities by providing funding, programming, donations of free books to those in need, and generally inspiring enthusiasm for reading.

After spending his childhood in Seattle and then living in New York City for 18 years he returned to Seattle in 2001.

Our region is the setting for much of his work including his new novel “A Sudden Light,” which features the Puget Sound as its back drop. The novel is rich with unforgettable characters, historical reference to our timber empires, and a gothic story line filled with haunting tension.

“A Sudden Light” is available at the Lopez Island Library and at the Lopez Bookshop.

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The Orcas Island Library is partnering with island healthcare providers and fitness instructors to offer free classes in the month of June.

Sign up at the library or call 376-4985 to register.

For more information, visit www.orcaslibrary.org. The classes are as follows.

• Monday, June 8, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center, Mobile Mammography Unit with Assured Imaging. Call now to schedule an appointment at 1-888-233-6121.

• Monday, June 8, 10 – 11 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center, Transformational Movement Lessons with Christopher Evans. In TML students perform a series of movements designed to bring greater awareness to their capabilities, working through a series of gentle, comfortable steps that involve thinking, sensing, moving and visualizing.

• Monday, June 8, 12 – 1 p.m. at Orcas Island Library, Brain, Pain, and Your Body with Christopher Evans.

The movement is designed to reeducate the way one uses their body in order to make the impossible possible.

• Tuesday, June 9, 8 – 9 a.m. at Orcas Odd Fellows Hall, Zumba! with Alyson Stephens of Orcas Dance Fitness. Exhilarating, easyto-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party.

• Tuesday, June 9, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, Jazzercise with Paige McCormick. It’s a group class choreographed to today's hottest music.

• Tuesday, June 9, 4 – 5 p.m. at Orcas Senior Center, Senior Strength and Energy with Cameron Krein. This is a chair-based (although you're not sitting the whole time!) strength workout.

•Wednesday, June 10,

Enjoy free pilates, Zumba, Jazzercise, strength training, yoga, Crossfit and more 7:50 - 8:50 a.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, Pam’s Power Hour with Pamela Evans.

Use a mix of weights, stretching, mat work and movement to build strength and fitness.

• Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Orcas Island Library, Heal Your Life with Food, Fitness and Meditation with Daniel Marty. This talk will give you tools, tips and insight on how you can create more balance, health and happiness in your life regardless of your age, faith or background.

• Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. at Orcas Mandala Studio, Lunar Flow Yoga with Christine Comito. This slow–flow class honors quiet yin energy with a focus on restorative yoga poses, rejuvenation, reflection and meditation. Open to all levels of

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• Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Orcas Island Library, Advance Medical Directives with Jennifer Taylor of Orcas Island Medical Center.

Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to convey your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time.

• Thursday, June 11, 1 - 2 p.m. at Center Works Studio, Pilates with Vicki Sare. Gain strength and stretch your muscles to save your body and your back.

• Thursday, June 11, 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Orcas Island Library, Medicare 101: Getting Started with Pegi Groundwater. SHIBA volunteer Groundwater will explain the basics, including the differences in the three parts, and optional drug coverage.

• Friday, June 12, 7 – 8 a.m. at Orcas Athletic Center, Group Ride with Jolene Versailles. The class consists of 50 minutes worth of pedaling, from warm up to cool down, with lots of hills and races and sprints in between.

• Friday, June 12, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Orcas Island Library, Preventing Falls and Sprawls in the Senior Set with Dr. Scott Heisinger.

Come and learn about falls, current statistics, relative risk factors and simple tests to determine your functional level.

• Friday, June 12, 2 – 3 p.m. at Orcas Athletic Center, Introduction to CrossFit with Angela Douglas. The best way to get a real sense of Orcas CrossFit is to stop by and take this free intro class. Bring a towel and water and eat a small meal two to three hours beforehand.

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JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN (Lopez District) OPALCO is seeking a certified Journeyman Lineman for construction and maintenance of our electrical distribution system. Please see the full job description at www.opalco.com/jobs This is an Lopez Islandbased, full-time, bargaining unit position. Position is open until filled. To apply, please download and submit an OPALCO employment application along with your professional resume, cover letter and references to Bev Madan, 183 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound WA 98245 or bmadan@opalco.com OPALCO is an equal opportunity employer.

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OPALCO is seeking a dependable and friendly team player with good people, computer, and office systems skills and the ability to learn quickly. Primary function is customer care, billing, and accounts receivable activities for members, and administrative tasks in support of all other OPALCO departments.

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Please submit your cover letter, professional resume, employment application and references to Bev Madan, 183 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245 or at bmadan@opalco.com Position is open until filled.

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Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach 1st year stipend: $1349.00. Application deadline: Until filled.

Job postings and application materials are available at www.orcasisland schools.org under Employment.

Please submit your completed application to: Sara Morgan, Human Resources, 557 School Rd., Eastsound, WA 98245.

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OISD is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The Orcas Island School District is accepting applications for the following positions: 1.00 FTE Secondary Science Teacher for the 2015-16 school year.

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ENGLISH MASTIFF Puppies. $550 - $850.

House raised with our family, variety of colors.

Large sweet gentle giants. Call to see our big cute babies. Will have 1st shots and worming. 360.562.1584 For great deals visit www.SoundClassifieds.com

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Marine Power

24’ CIERA Bayliner (2452), 1997. $10,000.

250hp Merc engine. Microwave, 2 burner alcohol/electric range, refrigerator. Sleeps 4. Garmin GPS with local chips.

Fish finder.

Electric downrigger. Mercury 9.9 4 stroke outboard. Inflatable dingy with Nissan outboard. Yearly bottom paint, zincs and engine tune up. Life jackets, fenders, 2 anchors. Stern line roller.

Contact Betsy at West Sound Marina Orcas Island. 360-376-2314 Auto Events/ Auctions

garage sales - WA Garage/Moving Sales San Juan County EASTSOUND.

MULTI FAMILY SALE Saturday June 6th, 9 am to 3 pm. Baby / children’s items, women’s clothes, fine household items, tools & super bargains! At 454 Pine Street, Family Tree Chiropractic. See you here. www.SoundClassifieds.com find what you need 24 hours a day

PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION June 11, 2015 10 am 1994 Subaru LEG SW Lic# AGN4983 VIN# 4S3BJ6335R6947107 Viewing starts at 10am

ORCAS TOWING

35 Hope Ln, Eastsound

360-376-TOWS(8697) Automobiles Classics & Collectibles

Sporting Goods

NECKY ELAHO KAYAKS for Sale: 2 sea kayaks w/ spray skirts and trailer. $500 ea. /OBO. In Friday Harbor; 530219-1300

Find it, Buy it, Sell it www.SoundClassifieds.com

Miscellaneous

Find the Right Carpet, Flooring & Window Treatments. Ask about our 50% off specials & our Low Price Guarantee.

Offer Expires Soon. Call now 1-888906-1887

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 • The Islands’ Sounder Dogs

pets/animals

JUST TOO CUTE! MINIAUSSIE PUPPIES. We have a litter of 10 beautiful pups ready for forever homes June 17th. 6 Merle’s and 3 Black Tri’s. They are ASDR registrable, come with one year health guarantee for genetic defects and will have first vaccination and de-worming.

Parents eyes and hips certified good. Pups are socialized with other dogs and people on our hobby farm. Contact us at 360-385-1981 360385-1981 or 500emil@gmail.com.

transportation Marine Power

17’ Bayliner-1982, inboard/outboard, 6HP Mercury kicker, 1981 Calkn trailer, both in great condition. $3,000.

(360)240-8711

Find it, Buy it, Sell it

Find it fast and easy!

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1981 CORVETTE 84000 original mi. Same owner for past 21 years. Garaged when not being a casual fair weather cruiser. 350 CID / AT. Leather interior in good cond. Power steering.

Cruise control. Power windows. Power driver seat. Power side view mirrors. Tires new less then 1000 mi. $10,000.

360-349-6533. Port Orchard.

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Accepting resumes at: hr@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: HR, Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd. W Suite 1 Everett, WA 98204 Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

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• Multi Media Advertising Sales Consultants - Bellevue - Everett - Poulsbo - Renton - Whidbey Island • Social Media Producer - Everett

Reporters & Editorial • Reporter - Freeland • Staff Writer - Seattle

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Current Employment Opportunities at www.soundpublishing.com

MULTI MEDIA ADVERITISNG CONSULTANT Be a part of the largest community news organization in Washington! Sound Publishing’s Kitsap County Community Newspaper Group is looking for self-motivated, results-driven people interested in a multi-media sales career in Poulsbo and Port Orchard, WA. As part of our sales team you will maintain and grow existing client relationships, as well as develop new client relationships. You must be goal oriented, have organizational skills that enable you to manage multiple deadlines, provide great consultative sales and excellent customer service. If you have these skills, and enjoy playing a proactive part in the financial success of local businesses, please email your resume and cover letter to: hr@soundpublishing.com. This position receives a base salary plus commissions, a benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K. Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com

Non-Sales Positions • Creative Artist - Everett - Poulsbo (On-Call)

Circulation

• Circulation Sales Manager - Everett For a list of our most current job openings and to learn more about us visit our website:

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015 • The Islands’ Sounder Automobiles Classics & Collectibles

ONE OWNER CLASSIC 1973 Dodge Charger Rebuilt Engine to approx 340. $11,500. Runs like a dream. Original paint and vinyl top. Garaged & well maintained. Dual exhaust system, rebuilt front end, BF Goodrich T/A tires. Maintenance records available. Many new parts. Reasonable offers considered. Additional photos available via email. Coupeville.

Call Al 360-678-0960.

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Automobiles Buick

$3000 GREAT Family Car 2003 Buick Park Ave Ultra. Well cared for. Sleek style. Get-up & go supercharged engine 360-471-8613.

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Reach thousands of readers by advertising your service in the Service Directory of the ClassiďŹ eds. Get 4 weeks of advertising in your local community newspapers and on the web for one low price.

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or Email: classiďŹ ed@ soundpublishing.com

WWW.ISLANDSSOUNDER.COM Automobiles Toyota

Pickup Trucks Dodge

TRACTOR WANTED Kubota, Yanmar, Mitsubishi, John Deere, etc.

4WD Japanese Diesel with loader. Call Dan, private cash buyer at 360-304-1199.

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Motorhomes

1997 34’ BOUNDER

we will do the work for you!

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2011 TOYOTA Corolla LE. Great fuel economy and comfortable interior makes for a perfect commuter car. 70,200 miles.

26 MPG City. 34 MPG HWY. 40.5 MPG on recent trip from Montana.

Includes folding heated mirrors, reading lights, tilt steering, AC, cloth bucket seats, CC, keyless entry, remote trunk release, rear window defroster and pass-through rear seat. All power includes locks; mirrors; power outlet; steering and windows.

Asking $11,750. Call Rob 425238-2538. Clinton, Whidbey. www.SoundClassifieds.com

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Motorcycles

1993 HONDA GOLD Wing Aspencade.

23,000 miles, always garaged. Red factory paint. Service manual.

Cover for bike. Riding suits. Matching helmets with intercom system. $5,500. Bob at 360-9292167 (Oak Harbor) Sell it for free in the FLEA theflea�soundpublishing.com

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Relax,

Chevy engine, 78,300 miles.

Walk around queen bed, full bath, sleeps 6, sattelite bubble, car hitch, 2 TV’s, DVD/CD players, CB radio, new battery, extensive storage. Great condition inside & out. Well maintained. $14,000.

Coupeville area. Beachwood 8 park Campership $2,000 or $1,500 with motorhome. 360678-2927.

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ARBORIST

BUILDING & CONTRACTING

DOUG JAMES FLOOR COVERING $BSQFU r )BSEXPPE 'MPPST $FSBNJD 5JMF r 8JOEPX $PWFSJOHT Serving the San Juan Islands for 30 years Open By Appointment

Serving Orcas Island & San Juan County $18.75/week, call the Sounder @ 376-4500 CLEANING SERVICES

Residential & Commercial Carpet Cleaning Specialty Rug Cleaning • Tile & Grout Cleaning Housekeeping • Organizing Local references available, more info online

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ELECTRICAL

THREE PHASE ELECTRIC

WE SHOW UP

Phone (360) 376-3888 Cell (360) 317-6004

360-468-2460

CONSTRUCTION Eco-friendly design & drafting services On-site septic systems Stormwater | Site plans

CONSTRUCTION

EXCAVATION

OCC

Orcas Construction Company Bart Curtis

Call Andy Saxe today

Site Preps, Utilities, Septic Systems Ponds, Water Features, Roads

Licensed Wastewater designer & Certified Inspector

Licensed

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EXCAVATING

EXCAVATING

Insured

FORESTRY

The Woodsmen

ISLAND EXCAVATING INC.

Earthworks Company Inc.

John D. Thompson Owner Over 35 years of construction experience on Orcas Island

Bonded

360-376-2176 • Cell 360-317-7109 orcasconstruction@rockisland.com

Tree Care 5SFF $BSF t )PNF 8BUDI Land Preservation -BOE 1SFTFSWBUJPO .BJOUFOBODF Land Restoration

EMPLOYEE OWNED

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• Complete Septic Inspection, Phone(360) 376-6390 Installation, O&M, Fax(360) 376-6391 Septic Design Cell (360) 507-2840 • Complete Excavation Services jt@earthworkscompany.com EARTHC1012DJ

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HOME IMPROVEMENT & REMODELS

LANDSCAPING

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360-376-2122 ISLANEI-136CQ

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18 years in business

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Design • Landscape • Maintenance Locally owned since 1997

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FENCES

Offering full residential remodels Call for details about our special on deck remodels & hardwood floor installations!

276 Aviator Dr., Po Box 1747, Eastsound, WA 98245 (360) 317-5987 • Regist # HOMEII0889MF

NANCY JONES LICENSED, INSURED Published Garden Writer Post Office Box 254 BA: Graphic Design, Science Orcas Washington 98280 allseasonsgarden@rockisland.com

OUTBOARD/BOAT REPAIR

SEPTIC SERVICES

Year-Round Moorage

360-376-2314

www.westsoundmarina.net M-F 8-4:45

SAT 10-3

$FMM

SEPTIC RENOVATIONS SERVICES

Todd’s Septic Service

WEST SOUND MARINA, INC.

EVINRUDE ETEC DEALER

GATES CUSTOM SPLIT CEDAR WORK DECKS LANDSCAPING OUTDOOR CONSTRUCTION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Gary Mitchell Abood San Juan County Licensed Wastewater Inspector San Juan County Licensed Septic Pumper Portable Toilets and RV service 210 Jackson Rd; Eastsound, WA 98245

(360)376-7660

Lowest rates on the Island Septic Service, Septic Upgrades Asbuilts, Inspection for sale, & Alarms Todd Reynolds | 376-1020 toddrey@hotmail.com Licensed and Certified

SEPTIC SERVICES Tyler Patterson

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PET OF THE WEEK

EASTSOUND

Mijitas Mexican Kitchen Open Tues–Sat 4 pm Happy hour 4–5:30 pm 310 A. Street (at N. Beach Rd) 376-6722

The Barnacle Fri, Sat 5–2 am Nightly Cocktail Specials 249 Prune Alley

The Loft at Madrona Dinner Fri & Sat nights at 5 pm Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm Main St, Eastsound 376-7173

Enzo’s Caffé Open 8–4 daily Creperie open Sat & Sun from 9–3 pm N. Beach Rd, 376-3732 Island Skillet Breakfast everyday 8 am–2 pm Full breakfast menu, beer, wine; 325 Prune Alley, 376-3984 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

The Madrona Bar & Grill Sunday -Thursday 11:30–8:30 Friday & Saturday 11:30–9:00 Happy Hour in the bar; Mon - Fri 3-6pm & ALL DAY SUNDAY 310 Main St , 376-7171 Pizzeria Portofino Dine-In/Take-Out Open 12 noon Tues–Sat Open 4:00pm Sunday Closed Monday 274 A St (Off N. Beach Rd.) 376-2085

WEST SOUND

White Horse Pub Open from 11:30 to midnight 7 days a week Serving food until 10 pm Happy hour M-F 3 to 6 pm 246 Main St, 376-PUBS

West Sound Cafe Dinner: Wed-Sun 5–9 pm 4362 Crow Valley Road 360-376-4440 www.westsoundcafe.com

ROSARIO

DEER HARBOR

Rosario Resort & Spa The Mansion Restaurant Breakfast 8 am - 11 am Daily Lunch/Bar Menu Noon- 9 pm Daily (until 10 pm on Fri & Sat) Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm Daily (until 10 pm on Fri & Sat)

Deer Harbor Inn Restaurant Open Fri, Sat, Sun nights from 5–9 pm deerharborinnrestaurant.com 376-1040

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

Call the Sounder to advertise 376-4500 Cost: $12.50 per listing 6 lines max.

Come meet me, April, a bit shy, but so wanting to be friendly with you and prove I’m the best kitty for you to take home.

I can even get along with dogs – well most of them. And I’m only 5 years old. Visit me any day from 2 to 5 p.m., call 376-6777 or check orcaspets.org for all of us.

ANSWERS TO PUZZLES

New Summer Hours May 18 - September 12 Monday - Saturday 7 am - 10 pm Sunday 8 am - 8 pm

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