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SCHOOL NEWS | construction nearly done, budget passed by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

To those driving by this summer, it's looked like a jumble of jackhammering, digging and painting. All that work is culminating with a big reveal at the end of August when the school's renovation project is complete. “So far, the students' and staff 's reaction has been 'wow,'” said Superintendent Eric Webb. The $11.9 million project is slated to be done this month – just in time for the fall semester. The community is invited to a ribboncutting ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 29. There will be building tours starting at 4 p.m. followed by a dedication ceremony at 4:30 p.m. and a barbecue at 5 p.m. “The construction is on schedule and on budget,” said School Board Chair Janet Brownell. “We are very pleased with the work, and I think people will be stunned at the transformation.” It marks the end of a five-year

process that started with the school's initial – and rejected – 35-million bond. Six months later voters shot down a $27 million bond. Third time was the charm when in November 2012, the 20-year, $11.9 million bond was approved. The architectural firm Mahlum designed a concept that kept the existing foundation and remodeled the 1980s middle school, library, cafeteria, music room, wood shop and culinary arts room. School business manager Keith Whitaker notes that “creative work by the architects and flexibility by the school” were key in making the scaled-back project so successful. Architect Liz LeRoy served as the project manager, and a mix of local and off-island contractors performed the work. Leroy says the design principles included green practices, recycled materials and natural light. The lighting system is on timers to save energy

OPAL buys the Edith Macefield house SOUNDER STAFF REPORT

A tiny house surrounded by modern buildings in a commercial district will now reside on an island paradise with plenty of room to breathe. Edith Macefield’s famous house that was featured in the animated film “Up” will float away after all. After a number of potential buyers discovered that the house, which is in Ballard, could not be used in an economically viable way due to building code requirements, the seller solicited proposals from individuals and organizations who wanted to move the house and take over as stewards. The winning proposal came from OPAL Community Land Trust on Orcas Island. “Edith’s house will soon get a new lease on life in a far less claustrophobic location,” said listing broker Paul Thomas. “It will be surrounded by trees, not by towering cement walls. Rather than being forlorn and vacant it will be lived in and loved.”

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Left: The Edith Macefield house in Ballard.

OPAL plans to have the house trucked to the nearby Ship Canal in Seattle, put on a barge and towed to Orcas. Once on land, the

house will be trucked two more miles, including taking a shortcut down the island’s airport runway, to its final location. The airport will be closed during the detour. OPAL’s crew will place the house on a new foundation and renovate it. The 1,000-squarefoot house was built in 1900. Macefield, who died in 2008, had refused $1 million from real estate developers to purchase her home. They built around the house instead, and she lived there until she passed at age 86. Macefield became friends with Barry Martin, the superintendent of the development project, and she left him the home. He later sold the property to a Washington company, which then foreclosed on it. The house went up for auction on March 13. “I can’t tell you how excited OPAL is about

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and is all connected for remote access. In the middle school remodel, a brand new band room (complete with special acoustical design) connects to the Old Gym stage. A career technical education center was built onto the back side of the high school for shop, applied physics and art. Its three rooms each have a garage door that opens into the new courtyard. The new tech room is an addition to the cafeteria/library room. It has interactive white boards that are hooked up to computers. The library remodel features multiple rooms, a computer lab and a circulation desk built by shop teacher Mark Padbury. “Kids learn multiple ways, so the library was designed for different ages and learning styles,” LeRoy said. Webb is most excited about the new library, calling it the “center and focus of campus.” The cafeteria building has a culinary arts room, a commercial

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Interns at family health Jessica Sallstrom is a third-year osteopathic medical student from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona and Ruth Lewinski is a pre-medical student in her senior year at the College of Idaho. This summer they spent some time at the Orcas Family Health Center. OFHC: What has surprised you most? Sallstrom: I came in believing that my time on Orcas would be great, and I have been absolutely blown away! I am consistently astounded by not only the beauty of the island, but also the generosity, hospitality and resilience shown by the individuals and families that get to call this wonderland “home.” I have loved learning from Dr. Shinstrom, Karen and everyone working at the clinic. Honestly, I

am surprised by how much joy it brings me to be here each day. How many people get to say that medical school gets to be this fun? LEWINSKI: I also knew that coming to the island would be an incredible experience, and am continually impressed by the level of community that is found in the office, amongst its staff and throughout the island. People truly care about each other here, and it shows in the healthcare. I am surprised by how lucky I feel to be here every day. OFHC: How has OFHC changed your perspective on rural family medicine? Sallstrom: Dr. Shinstrom and the wonderful community at OFHC embody compassionate competence and ensure that caring for the individual is the culture established here. I have also learned that rural fam-

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ily medicine is indeed “full spectrum,” providing an array of services that would normally be found only by an individual having to run around to different specialists. It is a gift to get to walk with individuals through all sorts of stages of illness and wellness - it is a journey, and OFHC gets to be the home base. Lewinksi: The office truly symbolizes community care – everyone who walks through the door, patients, staff and students become a part of a group that strives for the benefit of all involved- that is how healthcare should work, with efficiency and authenticity and an occasional potluck. Meeting patients has given me an appreciation for 'the lessons of life.’ This experience has reinforced my desire to work in a rural setting when I become a

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Left to right: Ruth Lewinski, David Shinstrom and Jessica Sallstrom. physician. OFHC: Character/fun question – what is your spirit animal and why? Sallstrom: My spirit animal is a river otter. I just love time spent in the water! On my days off here, you can find me kayaking around

Sucia Island or swimming at Cascade Lake. River otters are loyal to family and friends and also seem like they enjoy life quite a lot. I am definitely always trying to incorporate more joy into my life. Lewinski: I would be a

merlin. I have loved finding perches on the island, hiking around Moran State Park and catching sunsets at Turtleback. Birds of prey are tenacious and look at fine details in a big picture, which, for me, is fitting.

Back-to-school New spot for OFC screening To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth and San Juan County Health and Community Services are hosting a free back-to-school health-screening event on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Services are offered on a firstcome, first-served basis. Students from ages 5 to 19 (with their parents if younger than 18) may visit the medical center to receive the following free services: immunizations, offered in conjunction with San Juan County Health and Community Services’ Community Immunity campaign; sports physicals. Please provide a signed sports physical form and immunization history. Sports injury prevention evaluations offered from 1 to 5 p.m. by San Juan Physical Therapy.

Orcas Family Connections is moving to larger office space as of Aug. 1 to 423 Prune Alley. OFC has been serving families and individuals out of space in the Kaleidoscope Preschool building, generously donated since 2011. Following the recommendation and blessing of its board – made up of the directors of the Orcas preschools – the move represents the beginning of a process to strengthen OFC and expand services for the Orcas community. With assistance from the Orcas Island Community Foundation, a new nine-member board has been formed under the leadership of Helen Bee and OICF advisor Diane Berreth. The new board’s mission is to examine current services and community needs and develop a plan to position OFC to become a stronger advocate and central service provider for Orcas Island. Currently, OFC provides resource referrals and case management, and partners with state and local agencies for programs such as Community Wellness, Medical Ferry Tickets, Kindergarten Transition and Giving Tree, in addition to short term rental assistance, energy assistance and health plan navigation. Orcas Family Connections staff Erin O’Dell and Kalie McGinnis can be reached at their new location at 423 Prune Alley, orcasfrc@gmail.com or 376-3184. They say a “big thank you” to all those who helped in the move.

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Sheriff’s Log Account set up Artworks is barn for Flores family of the month The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls.

An account at Washington Federal has been set up to help the Flores family pay for funeral expenses for a death in their family. The account name is under April Nance. Donations to the fund can also be made at http://posthope. org/flores-family-fund. If anyone has questions, call Nance at 376-6991.

OPAL BUYS HOUSE FROM 1 saving this house and having a family live in it,” said Jeanne Beck, OPAL’s stewardship and project manager. “From the first time I saw Edith’s house, I wanted to save it … and now we can.” OPAL hopes to raise $205,000 with a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter which will help offset the costs of moving and renovating the home and purchasing land. To make a donation, go to www.opalclt.org/uphouse or search for “Edith Macefield” or “Up House” at kickstarter.com. The house will be moved in the next 60 to 90 days. The land will be sold separately. A number of developers have expressed interest but it is too soon to know what will happen to the land. “Edith Macefield stood her ground in the face of advancing development and became a worldwide folk hero in the process,” said Thomas. “Along the way, she gave us a powerful reminder that some things are much more important than money. Who could ask for a better legacy than that?” since Vacation Bible School was in session. The suspect voiced his displeasure to all within earshot as he was walking away. • A Lopez Island deputy responded with EMS on a report of an unconscious, unresponsive male. Despite efforts to resuscitate the man, he died at the scene. • An Eastsound resident found a gas can with fuel missing from his shed. • A Lopez Island woman reported identity theft after receiving a collection notice for a debt that she did not incur. • Deputies were called for a domestic problem at Woodpecker Lane in Friday Harbor between a woman and her partner/ father of her daughter. She told dispatch that he, who is recently off of a monitoring bracelet, was drinking again and fighting with her. • A deputy on San Juan Island received a report, telephonically, of a missing Danish passport and U.S. green card. • A deputy on San Juan Island took a report of telephonic threats. There was an investigation into the suspect and a report was written.

Aug. 4 • A reporting party states he was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend that led to his being assaulted in Friday Harbor. • A deputy on San Juan Island was dispatched to a reported motorcycle crash with another motorcycle including injury. The scene was documented. The victims were transported to the hospital and driver at fault was arrested for reckless driving. • A citizen brought in an iPod that was found at Circle Park in Friday Harbor, and filed a found property claim. • A deputy was dispatched to an Eastsound address in regard to a suspicious person at the Orcas Island Public Library. No suspect known at this time. •A Lopez Island woman concerned for the well being of her granddaughter requested a deputy to check on her. The girl was located and deemed to be safe. • A Friday Harbor deputy was dispatched to a theft. The reporting party advised that the theft occurred while playing basketball. Possible suspect information was provided.

by THE OLGA STRAWBERRY COUNCIL

The beautifully restored Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant, commonly known as the Artworks Building, has been honored by being designated "Barn of the Month" by Historic Barns of the San Juan Islands. Though admittedly not quite a “barn,” it is recognized as a "structure significant to the history of agriculture in the islands," according to Historic Barns. The entire history and leading up to the present may be found at: http://historicbarnssanjuanislands. com/2015/08/01/barn-ofthe-month-olga-strawberry-barreling-plant/. Not many are familiar with The 100 Friends of Old Island Barns, the entity recognizing the barreling plant as an important structure worthy of note on Orcas Island. It is an advocacy organization made up of barn owners, historic preservationists and other heritage barn supporters working together to develop

strategies for preserving the county’s historic barns and farm buildings. The 100 Friends was formed in late 2007 to develop strategies for preserving the county’s historic barns and farm buildings. In addition to conducting the San Juan County Historic Barn Inventory, The 100 Friends has presented programs on the history of historic barns in the San Juans Islands as well as providing information about the Heritage Barn Register, rehabilitation techniques and funding sources to barn owners. The Strawberry Barreling Plant is owned and operated by the Olga Strawberry Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of an entirely volunteer Board. Extensive photos and information about the Council, the building, the fire of 2013, its restoration and the businesses housed within its walls may be found on the OSC website at www.olgastrawberrycouncil.org.

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July 29 • A deputy collected an abandoned woman’s roadmaster mountain bike that had been on A Street near North Beach Road in Eastsound for almost eight hours. The bicycle was not reported stolen. July 30 • An Eastsound resident received a call from a person who said they had won the Publisher's Clearing House $900,000. The person said they had to pay $950 for taxes. They did not get the money, and when they tried to call back there was no answer at the number. • An Eastsound woman reported ongoing early morning construction noise in her neighborhood. A deputy attempted to contact the construction workers but was unable to locate them. • A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a civil dispute in which a landlord blocked a tenant’s driveway with a car. The landlord was contacted and told she could not block the driveway. The landlord moved the car. • Deputies received a report of a possible DUI on Roche Harbor Road on San Juan Island. The driver was contacted and was arrested for DUI. July 31 • A Deputy received a report of stolen schedule IV controlled medication. The medication, which was stored in a locked facility on Center Road, was taken by an unidentified person. • A deputy on San Juan Island met with a reporting party who had been a victim of a hit-and-run. Photos were received as was a statement. A report was written. • A Lopez man was suspected to be using a church restroom to clean himself. The deputy found the building locked and secured and no one was present. Aug. 1 • A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a single vehicle rollover collision and vehicle fire in a field. The driver and passenger were unhurt. The driver was cited for reckless driving and was released. • An Eastsound resident called to report a vehicle driving recklessly. The driver was located and a case was submitted to the prosecutor. • A Friday Harbor man reported that medication

had been stolen from his residence. • Deputies were sent to Spring Street and Argyle for a truck that had rolled out of the Carquest parking lot and over a pedestrian. The truck was not running and unoccupied when this happened. Bystanders picked up the truck and moved it off the pedestrian, who was transported by aid to the ER. • A deputy received a report of a dog that had been at large in Friday Harbor. The deputy contacted the owner of the dog and gave him a warning letter. • Tourists found an unattended dog wandering about at Waterfront Park in Eastsound. Dispatch called and left the owner a message about his found dog. The dog was ultimately taken to the Orcas Animal Shelter. Aug. 2 • A San Juan County Sheriff deputy performed a traffic stop on Main Street in Eastsound. Further investigation revealed that there was probable cause to believe that the driver was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and released with a promise to appear in court. • A Lopez Island man was asked to leave and not return after displaying erratic and unsettling behavior in a Lopez Island business. The business owner reported the incident after the fact for informational purposes. • An Orcas deputy was dispatched to a theft of a license plate. It was recovered and the suspect still has not been located. • A deputy was dispatched to Boyce Road in Friday Harbor in reference to an unwanted person. The reporting deputy walked into the area and observed for a while before contacting the reporting party. The reporting party stated that the suspects from the night before were back. • A deputy was dispatched to a weapons offense in Friday Harbor. The reporting party advised that four gunshots were heard near the residence. The reporting deputy arrived in the area and remained for over 30 minutes without hearing anything. The reporting party was contacted and left the residence for the night. Aug. 3 • A Lopez Island deputy investigated a disturbance outside a Lopez Island church when a man was asked to leave the facility

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Editorial

To the Editor:

New campus reflects community support

Thank you, Orcas

W

e are jumping up and down with excitement. The Orcas School renovation will be done by the end of August, and after we got a sneak peak last week, we can tell you that it is positively stunning. The Islands’ Sounder supported both larger scale bonds that were rejected by voters, so when the $11.9 million project was finally approved by the Orcas community, we were thrilled. And now the hard work of the school, staff, architects and construction crews has resulted in a phenomenal space designed specifically for our students. Every inch of the renovated middle school, library and cafeteria remodel had thought and care put into it. Natural light and The community is invited to an high ceilings are a trademark unveiling on Saturday, Aug. 29. of the rooms. The carpet was installed in squares so that if There will be building tours at some of them need to come 4 p.m. followed by a dedication out in the future, the whole room doesn’t have to be torn ceremony at 4:30 p.m. and a apart. Classrooms have interBBQ at 5 p.m. See page one for active white boards. The lightmore on the renovation. ing system is online and can be remotely accessed. When possible, appliances from the old structures were kept. The band room was designed with the help of an acoustical engineer. The commercial kitchen can be used by cafeteria staff and the culinary arts program. By demolishing the band building, the student drop off area has been lengthened by 50 feet. The courtyard is bigger and helps connect the entire campus. The library and the cafeteria can be rented for community uses. The list goes on and on. During our tour, there was still landscaping and finishing touches to be done and we were still astounded at the new buildings. To see them clean and shiny and bustling with kids will be wonderful. Thank you to the school board for the countless hours they put into the bond proposals and site plans. Their vision and determination has paid off in a huge way and we couldn’t be more proud. We now have an exceptional campus for exceptional students.

Public meetings Weds., Aug. 12 • Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Community Center.

Thurs., Aug. 13 • Port of Orcas Commis-

sion, 1 p.m., Port conference room.

Thurs., Aug. 20 • OPALCO Board of Directors regular meeting, 8:45 a.m. Friday Harbor OPALCO office, 1034 Guard Street.

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The primary objective of this letter is to express the deep gratitude and appreciation that I feel towards not only those within the Orcas Island community that helped to support me during my academic pursuits, but also toward our neighboring island communities. I was a participant of the Running Start program, which enabled me to graduate high school with my associates degree, and to enter into Central Washington University as a junior at the age of 17. In June of this year, I graduated from this institution with a 4.0 GPA, having double majored in law and justice and sociology. I have since been accepted into six different graduate programs across the country, many of which extended scholarship and assistantship offers. California State University at Long Beach is my chosen university, and there I will pursue my master’s degree in criminal justice, which I will receive at the age of 21. Following graduate school, I will attend the police academy, and I later hope to become a detective specializing in

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sex and child crimes, as I have witnessed the subcultures born out of the methamphetamine epidemic, and the dangers that accompany its use specifically for women and children. I have developed an interest in research surrounding the prevention of child abuse, sexual assault, victimization and human trafficking. I would like to thank those within the community that displayed great generosity two years ago toward me, when they provided me with scholarships to attend Central Washington University. To be given the opportunity to pursue an education, despite the extreme financial difficulties that my family has faced, is something that will be neither overlooked nor forgotten. I am curious if there are any opportunities available within San Juan County that offer scholarships, grants, or small interest loans to post-baccalaureate scholars. Although I will be receiving a full in-state tuition scholarship from this institution, I am still required to pay the difference of out-of-state tuition. Aside from these costs, my primary concern is that I will not be able to attend this August due to the extremely high housing costs in Southern California. Although I have been working full time throughout the entirety of this summer, I simply have not been allotted a sufficient amount of time to save enough money to make the move. If anyone is able to extend the same generosity that was once offered, or knows of any other opportunities that may be available, the difference made would be unimaginable. Kya Salt Eastsound

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Support for Mike Speece Many of you know Mike Speece as a musician, mechanic, all around great guy and true friend. About two weeks ago, Mike was a passenger in an ATV involved in a rollover accident, resulting in a severe injury, which will keep him inactive and in rehabilitation for at least a couple months. Over the past two weeks he has undergone three surgeries at Harborview to mend his ankle and leg. He was released and is now recovering at Life Care Center in Friday Harbor, before being able to return to Orcas Island. Since Mike will not be able to work for several months, and will have no income, he and Diane are in need of financial assistance. Here is how you can help: A bank account has been established for donations at Islanders Bank in Eastsound. Contributions should be sent to: Help Mike Speece Recovery Fund, PO Box 57, Deer Harbor, WA 98243. A benefit dinner will be held at the Deer Harbor Community Club on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50, available by calling 376-6805. Advance ticket purchase is preferred, but a small number will be available at the door. Includes musical entertainment and wine by donation. Please note, this dinner is in lieu of the regular DHCC August potluck. A benefit performance by local musicians is being planned at Random Howse on Sept. 11. Just a month ago, Mike and Diane bought a small place in

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LETTERS FROM 4 Eastsound that needs some improvements before it can be occupied. Friends of Mike from the Deer Harbor Community Club, where he has volunteered his time for years, and others, are helping with preparing Mike’s home for his continuing recovery when he is ready to come back to Orcas Island. For benefit dinner tickets or to help with preparing Mike’s home, please call 376-6805 or email pam@ dansker.com. Mike appreciates visitors at Life Care Center, 660 Spring Street, Friday

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Harbor, Room 141. You can reach Mike at 360-2984870. Thanks to all who are willing and able to help. Sheldon Gregory DH Community Club

Vacasa responds I’d like to take a moment to address some concerns about the property management company Vacasa, which were shared in the recent Letter to the Editor published on Aug. 8. I’m the co-founder of Vacasa, and although it’s true I don’t live locally on Orcas Island, I very much appreciate hearing about how we can better serve

our owners, our guests and the community as a whole. While Vacasa may be larger than most vacation rental management companies, my local team and I truly take these concerns to heart. Vacasa started in the first place simply because our founder (and now-CEO) Eric wanted to find a better way to share his wife’s family’s summer home in Long Beach, Wash., with guests as a vacation rental. Together, he and I worked to build Vacasa on the premise that local employees can do what they love most while the hands-off tasks of vacation rental management – things like marketing, filing taxes and maintaining a

website – could be handled by a specialized central support team. Our central support team is based in Portland, but we know we wouldn’t have found any success without the local housekeepers, property managers and caretakers that take such amazing care of our homes and our guests. While we may make headlines for our focus on technology, there’s absolutely no substitute for that kind of personal attention and service, and I would never pretend otherwise. We don’t have a dedicated business development representative on Orcas yet, which is why we

Ferry fares to increase Oct. 1 by MEREDITH M. GRIFFITH Sounder contributor

Ferry fares will be going up again this fall. The Washington State Transportation Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 4 to raise ferry fares, spurred on by a directive in the 2015-2017 state transportation budget that requires Washington State Ferries to generate an additional $8.1 million between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2017. “I think people understand that the legislature sets the expectation for how much ferry users need to contribute to ferry operations,” said Paul Parker, the commission’s deputy director. “The question facing the commission is, how is that $8.1 million raised?” Beginning on Oct. 1,

car and driver ferry tickets will cost 2.5 percent more, and passenger tickets will cost 1 percent more. The fares are scheduled to see an identical increase again in May 2016. The commission expects the fare hikes to help WSF generate the $357 million required by the 2015-17 state transportation budget. The commission’s stated goal is to increase walkon ridership over vehicles by raising passenger fares less than vehicle fares. This differential fare increase was proposed in 2013. In October 2013, vehicle fares were raised 3 percent, while passenger fares only rose by 2 percent. In May 2014, vehicle fares rose another 2.5 percent, while passenger fares rose another 2 percent. Jim Corenman, chair-

man of the San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee, said the FAC voted against the differential and recommended a straight acrossthe-board fare increase of 2.5 percent instead. He said during their discussion, “Opinions were divided between urban routes with lots of transportation routes and the rural routes that don’t have options for public transit that are really workable.” Corenman added, “Our concern was that raising the vehicle fares disproportionately without providing other transit options – doesn’t give people a way to [change their transit choices]. If the goal was to raise vehicle fares to encourage people to take other transit options, they need to have other public options.”

“Growing the gap between vehicle and passenger fares is following the Washington Transportation Plan and the WSF/WSTC Joint Recommendations on Operational and Pricing Strategies,” noted the WSTC in its Aug. 4 presentation. When Parker was queried about islanders who often depend on their vehicles to retrieve substantial quantities of essential goods – like food – from the mainland, he answered, “It probably works a bit differently for those in the central Puget Sound area than in the San Juan Islands. The commission certainly understands the differences between the San Juans and Vashon as places where people are totally reliant upon the ferry system to get on and off island.” But in defense of the

CPR training can save lives by CALI BAGBY

Journal interim editor

It all started with a camping trip and ended with a life hanging in the balance. While on vacation, Ben Heege had no idea that he would be saving a man’s life with the use of CPR. “He would have done the same,” said Heege. “It feels like one human taking care of another.” On July 23, Heege and his family headed to Spencer Spit on Lopez Island to enjoy the beautiful island scenery. During their stay, they visited a friend who lives part-time on the island. When the Heeges arrived at the home of Joey Johnson they exchanged greetings. But within minutes of their arrival Johnson collapsed. They would later learn that Johnson was suffering from cardiac arrest. Johnson’s wife

dialed 911 and Heege began to give CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) using techniques he had learned 10 years ago. “I felt scared for him and his family, but I felt like [CPR] was the one thing I could do,” said Heege trying to recall what he was thinking as those minutes passed. “I went into the zone. I thought I was doing the right thing.” After 12 minutes of CPR, Lopez EMS arrived on the scene and continued resuscitation efforts, including defibrillation, intubation, IVs and various cardiac medications before flying the patient to a mainland hospital. “Without his help and initiating CPR we would have had a much longer shot at saving this man’s life,” said one of the paramedics on the scene. Johnson was released from the hospital last week and is expected to make

a full recovery. “It basically came out of nowhere,” said Johnson, who has been athletic and healthy his entire life. “It was less terrifying to me at the time because I don’t remember it.” Johnson said it’s hard to comprehend the whole ordeal at this time, but that he is grateful to Heege and the EMS team whose efforts saved his life. His wife plans on getting CPR-trained in the near future. For Heege, the day seemed fated. He happened to be at Johnson’s house at the right time. If Heege had not been there to perform CPR, Johnson may not have survived. “I guess it’s a little hard to fully comprehend, but it’s definitely a good feeling,” said Heege. To receive CPR training on Orcas, call the Eastsound fire station at 3762331.

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grows, and to always being a good citizen and a good neighbor. As much as possible, we aim to be an integral partner in each community by providing great careers for our employees, becoming active members of the Chamber of Commerce, offering annual scholarships to local students and teaming up with area nonprofit organizations to support their efforts. If anyone wants to ask questions or share thoughts, my team and I would love to hear from you. Please reach out to info@vacasa.com at any time. Cliff Johnson Portland, Ore.

differential policy, he said, “It’s obviously very expensive to build vessels that can carry cars; there is limited capacity for vehicles, but there is always excess capacity for people, so the legislature has directed the ferry system and commission to look at ways to increase the utilization of the passenger deck. That’s the rationale.” WSTC chair Anne Haley notes that the commission looked at fare costs for a family of four, and found that the lesser increase in passenger fare actually makes it less expensive for such a family to travel than

the alternative across-theboard fare increase. She said that the commission believes smaller, more frequent fare increases are more considerate to WSF ridership than larger, less frequent hikes. While fares for most will rise in October, a few drivers will get a small reprieve: the current surcharge for over-height vehicles under 22 feet in length will be dropped. Also, qualifying disability vehicles from 22 to 30 feet long will be allowed greater leeway, with surcharges waived for any

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SCHOOL FROM 1 kitchen and a new serving area for students. They were able to save some appliances from the old space in order to save money. “The kitchen is hugely impressive,” LeRoy said. Both the cafeteria/kitchen and library space can be rented out to the community for events. Leroy says there is an openness and connection throughout the buildings on campus – particularly in the new courtyard between the elementary and middle school. By tearing down the band building, there is now a larger, two-lane area for parents to drop off their kids.

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“Safety is our priority,” Webb said. An unexpected component of the project was a flood in the elementary school at the end of this year school. There is now new flooring and drywall and fresh paint.

Other school news Teresa Mayr has accepted the position of elementary principal. She is from Dieringer School District in Lake Tapps, Wash. and has just moved to Orcas Island. Watch for a full profile in a later edition. This summer is also the one-year mark for Superintendent Eric Webb. Brownell says he has shown “remarkable resilience and

Visitors to Orcas Island frequently expect to see the charismatic and playful orca whales that reside in the Salish Sea. A species that is less frequently sighted is the minke whale, a small, shy rorqual that makes its home around the islands. It’s the most adorable time of the year—the time of year when the harbor seals around the San Juan Islands are pupping. This means there are lots of baby seals to be seen on rocks and haulouts—the perfect opportunity to discuss this popular species. Harbor seals are true seals, also called earless seals: they have non weight bearing limbs, and cannot walk like sea lions and fur seals. They also lack obvious ear flaps like the similar Stellar’s sea lions that occasionally occupy the Salish Sea. Harbor seals are well adapted to cold oceans with a layer of insulating fur over inches of blubber and the ability to reroute their blood flow. The have a torpedo like body shape and vary from tan when dry to dark gray when wet. Harbor seals grow up to 6 feet long and weight between 100-300 lbs. Harbor seals give birth in the summer, after a gestation of 9 months (the same as humans). They feed and watch their pups for 6 weeks, feeding them on intensely fatty milk, before leaving them to fend for themselves. By the time they’re weaned, the pups are double their birth weight of 25 lbs. If you see harbor seal pups on the shore, don’t touch them! Just because they are on the shore does not mean they are displaced. Disturbing a pup may cause the mother to abandon it permanently and will distress the pup, not to mention disturbing the seals is highly illegal! Instead enjoy the pupping season while it lasts, from a distance.

open-mindedness” during a year of turmoil: the construction project, the elementary flood, union negotiations with teachers and staff and Elementary Principal Kathy Page quitting. “I have never once heard him complain,” she said. Webb says he is impressed by Orcas and wants to “involve the community even more – we have wonderful resources here.” Webb also participated in his first Orcas School budget. The state legislature was late in passing its budget this year, which made the process more difficult. The school is budgeting for 785 full-time equivalent students. Last year’s enrollment ended at 804 so it’s a conservative estimation. However, this conservatism is based on slightly dropping enrollment. The school’s budget is comprised of federal, state and private funding and totals $9.8 million. With expenses and set-asides for contingency and fund balance growth, the net budget balance surplus is about 13

FERRIES FROM 5 over-height vehicle features needed to accommodate disabilities. Height regulations for other large vehicles will actually tighten by five inches in May 2016, when the over-height fare threshold for vehicles 22 to 30 feet long will be reduced from the current 7 feet, 6 inches to 7 feet, 2 inches. This change will help WSF to better allocate available space, because the Jumbo, Super, Olympic and Issaquah-class ferries all have a lower-wing

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New ovens in the cafeteria kitchen. LeRoy calls the kitchen “hugely impressive.” dollars. After a reductionin-force of nearly 8 full-time equivalent of teachers in the district’s minimum education plan for 2015-16, there was a reduction in force return of four FTE in the OASIS and special education departments at the July board meeting. The school’s budget was turned in to the state on Aug. 1. The state’s budget is providing an increase in funding for kindergarten (it pre-

viously only paid for half days), a 3 percent increase in salaries for teaches, better health benefits and more funding for supplies. The state also increased schools’ contribution to the employees’ retirement funds by 2 percent. It’s an additional expense that each district has to fund itself. Whitaker says there is a significant discrepancy between how much the state allocates for teacher

and staff funding and how many teachers are actually required. The four-year levy always fills the gap. The current levy is 95 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation and expires at the end of 2016. “If we didn’t have the levy, we would lose 15 full-time employees,” Brownell said. Added Whitaker: “It could mean the end of music, athletics or other enrichment classes.”

height limit of between 7 feet, 2 inches and 7 feet, 4 inches. On these vessels, vehicles just under 7 feet, 6 inches must be loaded in the vessels’ taller spaces, but don’t yet pay extra for the privilege. The commission took public input during three outreach meetings in early July on Friday Harbor, Whidbey Island and Bremerton. The Friday Harbor meeting was streamed live in real-time on the Internet for observation, and questions were taken via email during the meeting. The WSTC also held a

virtual, online meeting, and took additional input during the final Aug. 4 hearing. The San Juan Island event saw just three members of the public and three county commissioners; Clinton and Bremerton had 12 attendees each; and just one person attended the online meeting and the final hearing. As of Aug. 4, the commission had received a total of 32 online comments and one phone call. According to the commission, comments included opposition to the fare increase, and opinions that walk-on passengers, island residents and/or regular commuters should pay lower ridership costs. The commission also notes that this is the third consecutive two-year budget proposal to enact twotiered increases in October

and May, as seen in the 2011 and 2013 ferry fare hikes. The fare differential debate will be up for discussion again in a year or two as the state legislature discusses its next biennial budget. Haley said the WSTC has been looking for ways to simplify fare tables, and that a rate structure that charges by the vehicle foot, rather than categories, has been informally discussed. To share your thoughts on fares, visit www.voiceofwashingtonstate.org/. Other key contacts are WSTC Executive Director Reema Griffith at (360) 705-7070 or griffir@wstc.wa.gov; and Ferries Division Planning Director Ray Deardorf at (206) 515-3491 or deardorf@wsdot.wa.gov.

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A memorial service for Harold (Johnny) Johnson, 86, of Killdeer, N.D. will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Killdeer with Pastor Rachel Simonson officiating. Military Rites will be provided by the Ezra Barrows Post #46. Burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery. An additional memorial service will be held on Orcas Island, Wash. at a later date. Harold passed away after an extended illness on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at Hill Top Home of Comfort in Killdeer. Harold was born June 4, 1929, in Yakima, Wash., the son of Clifford and Florence (Doherty) Johnson Kinney. Growing up he attended and graduated from school in Selah, Wash. Harold started his plumber’s apprenticeship in the Tri-Cities. In 1950, he joined the U.S. Army and served two years in Korea. Harold married Lois Dainard in September of 1951. They were blessed with two children, Nancy in 1952 and Gary in 1954.

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Bang of Maricopa, Ariz.; daughters, Nancy Johnson of Seattle, Susan Toroni of Redding, Calif. and Corinne Davis of Medora, N.D. He is also lovingly survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren and the many extended family and friends who were honored to call him Grandpa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Florence Johnson; sonin-law, Con Davis; nephew, Mike Taylor; brother, Clifford Johnson; and sister and brother-in-law, Lyle and Barbara Taylor. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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Clyde Roy Boede passed unexpectedly on July 17, 2015, while fishing at Antelope Lake in the Plumas National Forest, Calif. Fishing was his passion. He was born on Orcas Island to Echart and Vera Boede on Oct. 20, 1934. He grew up on Orcas Island and moved to Sonoma, Calif., till his death. Clyde worked for the same company for 45 years as foreman. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty. He is survived by his son

Billy Jack of Sonoma, Calif., brother Edward (Thora) of Granite Falls, Wash., and nieces and nephews. He will be desperately missed by his family and friends. As Clyde wished, there will be no services.

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eople ask me why I have such awe and respect for Pexample. the orca culture and community. Today was a perfect We were following J and some of K pod as they

traveled in small groups with Granny (our mayor) and her adopted son L-87, Oynx in the lead. I spotted a female in a small cove off of Stuart Island all by herself logging (on the surface motionless). After watching her for a couple of minutes I began to get concerned, could she be in some kind of trouble? Then next to her a little orca head popped up. It was Slick, J-16 with her newborn J-50. At that point I realized she was nursing the little girl (yes J-50 is a female). Up ahead one of Slick’s son’s Mike, J-26 doubled back towards Slick not wanting to get to far away from Mom. After the nursing was over Slick continued on north with Mike and J-50 by her side. Little J-50 was so lively, breaching, leaping over Slick and playing with Mike with a burst of energy I have never seen from her before. What I really liked seeing was when J-50 calmed down and continued traveling with her Mom, she began traveling with Mike side by side. What a contrast to see big Mike, a full grown male next to this tiny six month old. Everyone on the boat felt what I felt. A sense of happiness and peace, watching this 30 minutes in the life of a whale transpire. Tom and Nate Averna have operated Deer Harbor Charters since 1988. They can be reached at 360-376-5989 or through their website at www.deerharborcharters.com.

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We hauled our bags – heavy with ice axes and crampons – up the hill to the climber’s office. Once inside, the ranger gave us a once-over. “You spend a lot of time on Orcas?” he asked, nodding toward my hat imprinted with an image of the island. “I’ve lived there for about four years,” I said. “It’s a magical place,” he said, handing us our permits. He added that he wanted to kayak in the Salish Sea and paddle over to Sucia Island. “People die out there,” I said. “Kayaking can be sketchy if it’s not during a slack tide.” I said this with authority, but had only heard about this danger from a boat captain after several of my own naive crossings. The most recent death on Sucia was in 2012 after a kayaker capsized. The ranger raised an eyebrow. Perhaps he thought it was odd that I was giving him advice on hazardous activities as I was about to make an attempt of the summit of Mount Rainier with my friend Cat and her 16-year-old son Nathan. According to the National Park Service, Mount Rainier, standing 14,410 feet, is not only an active volcano, but is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S., spawning six major rivers. Between 1.5 and 2 million people visit Mount Rainier each year. About 10,000 people attempt the summit each

year, and 50 percent succeed. According to professional mountaineer Alan Arnette, more than 185,000 people have summitted Mount Rainier and around 96 have died since 1887, mostly from falls and then avalanches. In 2014 six climbers were killed by avalanche-related incident on the Liberty Ridge route. So yes, people do not always return from their trek up the mountain. The unpredictable nature of mountaineering was weighing on our minds on my recent trip due to a storm coming in accompanied by 45- to 50-mile-per-hour winds. But as quickly as storms come, they go, so we made the decision to hike up 10,000 feet to Camp Muir in the hopes that blue skies would appear. About halfway up to Muir the clouds came in and visibility dropped to about 10 feet or less. Our spirits sank into the mist. This was our second attempt in two weeks, and the summit looked much farther than 4,000 feet in this weather. We might as well have been headed to the center of the earth. Last week we had headed up the mountain quite late, as I had misjudged the timing of the ferry crossing and traffic. Halfway to Muir we faced a rainstorm and some wind. By the time we reached 11,000 feet at around 1 a.m., Cat was struggling for air. Her sinus infection at that altitude was causing her some serious problems. She did not want to turn around, but our travel up

the glacier against the eerily blue fissures in the snow was slow. We headed for the Disappointment Cleaver – a mammoth of loose rock – and walked for hours on hard stones. The wind blew the dust into our eyes and it felt as if we might be flung from the rock by only 35-mile-per-hour winds. By the time we reached 13,300, we had been on the mountain for nearly seven hours, and the sun was beaming down on us, melting the snow beneath our feet. “I think we have to turn back,” Cat said. It was a safe decision, but I loathed it all the same. The summit was within my sight – then it was gone. So last weekend as the snow came in and my vision blurred, I had one choice:

to let go of my expectations and to let the mountain be a mountain. Altitude sickness and weather are what make a mountain so majestic – so within our grasp and so beyond our reach. So up we went on the snowfield to the Muir hut where we slept through the storm, and the next day as we descended back into the mountain’s valley, we watched as the white sky turned a perfect blue, but alas we had to return to our jobs in the real world. We gazed at green hills and the views of Adams and Mount St. Helens and the blue white glaciers of Rainier behind us. I felt so small, but in the best of ways.

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Calendar THURS., AUG. 13 SHARK TALK: The next

speaker invited to Orcas WILD in Eastsound for a talk about local sharks and shark conservation is Gene Helfman, Emeritus Professor, Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia. Join us for a complimentary talk and enjoy the museum before and after the talk, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. MIKE SPEECE BENEFIT DINNER:

At 6 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Club to benefit Speece, who was seriously injured in an accident. Tickets are $50, available by calling 376-6805. Advance

tickets are preferred, but a small number will be available at the door. Includes musical entertainment and wine by donation. This is in lieu of an August potluck. STORMY HILDRETH: With Grace McCune and Martin Lund, a benefit concert for Salmonberry School, 6 to 9 p.m., Random Howse, includes dinner. Tickets $75.

Orcas practice group, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the corner of Mt. Baker Road and Hope Lane at Frontline Call Center. LABYRINTH WORKSHOP: 11 a.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall, inside labyrinth.

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SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

5:30-6:30 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., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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p.m., Community Church. AA: For women, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for men, 7 to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Church. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 7 to 9 p.m., Orcas Senior Center.

WEDS. – ONGOING LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., Legion. AA: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. ANSWERS IN THE HEART: 7 to 8 p.m., an S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery, Episcopal Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.

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STORYTIME: 11 a.m., library. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse. AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. BINGO: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., first Thursday of every month at the American Legion, in support of Kaleidoscope.

FRI. – ONGOING AA: Noon, Community Church. AA: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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

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The Random Howse will present a night of high-caliber folk music with Jason Harrod and Mandy Troxel on Sunday, Aug. 16. Their acoustic sets will feature award-winning songwriting and roots-based musicality as they perform solo and together onstage. Brooklyn-based Harrod is known for his generous melodies and poetic, imagerich lyrics. Over years of

constant writing, recording, and touring, Harrod has garnered a devoted fan base, including Orcas Islanders who discovered him via the Woodsong Music Festival. Harrod often begins performances by stating that he sings of “God, Women and Geography,” and his third solo release, “Highliner,” has reached a high watermark of musicality and poetry. To get a taste of his music, visit

GRANNY FROM 8 Cutthroat Trout, that is! Our policies are based on the trickle-down theory. The more fresh water that's allowed to trickle down and run free without interference from ponds and culverts the better. While some of our opponents promised a chicken in every pot, or a bone in every bowl, we're going to make sure there is a salmonid in every pool! PC: So Granny, since you were elected Honorary Mayor of Eastsound, you’ve been doing a lot of spouting off lately about some of the issues facing San Juan County. Would you mind doing a little click, whistle and squeak about a few of those issues? Granny: If you help create the right environment, supporting modern, infrastructure – such as eelgrass meadows, kelp beds, and feeder bluffs,

www.jasonharrod.com. Local songstress Troxel is no stranger to the Random Howse stage, most recently with her band The Bitter Ends. This solo performance is a chance for her to showcase the quieter, introspective songs from her latest release “If Only Words Could Keep Me Warm,” described by award-winning songwriter Jan Krist as having “the feel of an old

you can spawn a lot of growth. It's all about jobs and communities, really. With my pod at the helm, our programs will create more jobs for sea urchins, star fish and little neck clams, as well as sculpins and other underemployed marine workers. And you know it takes a community to raise a salmon. A healthy, diverse, biotic community, from purple mountains to shining sea. And you know, I'm tired of all the arguments about bipartisanships. Whether you want to steer the ship right, or steer the ship left, we've got to keep our ship off the rocks. PC: So, Granny, what's your position on immigration? Granny: I know some species just need to migrate – like anadromous fish for example. It is in their genetic makeup. We need to break down the barriers to fish migration! PC: What about defense?

friend, pulling the listener into heartfelt conversation with lyrics both wistful and wise.” Chef Martin Zuniga of the Random Howse kitchen will be serving up favorites from his flavorful international menu. Doors open at 6 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m. There is no cover charge.

Granny: We are really strong on defense. We need to defend our waters against pollution and the destruction of critical habitats. However, we’re against the armament race. The costly, destructive and excessive proliferation of shoreline armament is unsustainable. Defending the shores of this great County in that way – it's an idea whose time has long since passed. PC: Well, who would know better than you, Granny, that it is really all about our grandchildren and their grandchildren. On that subject, I guess it goes without saying how you feel about education and schools. Granny: Yes, education is the key. With education we can take the appropriate actions and develop appropriate policies. And speaking of schools, I’m kind of hungry, and I promised my grandchildren we’d have lunch today. We call it the School Lunch Program.

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Habitat truck is back Historical museum events The Skagit Habitat for Humanity Store truck will be at Island Market on Aug. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. to accept donations. For the past 18 months, this has been an option for islanders while the Exchange is inoperative. Bring your “gently used” furniture, working appliances, building materials, hand tools (even the rusty ones), lumber, electrical, plumbing, and more. Watch for the flyers around Eastsound for more information. If you have a particularly large item to donate that might be a chore to bring to Island Market, contact Duff at 376-3032 to see if a morning pickup might be arranged.

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Performing at the Brown Bag Concert at noon in Emmanuel Church on Wednesday, Aug. 19 will be three well-known island residents who make music together as the BODaLO Trio. This year, concert violinist Monique Mead will be joining the trio. The group includes Bob Littlewood on clarinet. He also plays in the Orcas Community Band, Island Sinfonia, Orcratrazz Swing Band and various chamber groups. The second member of the group, Dale Heisinger, cello, is a retired physician from Bellingham who played with the Whatcom Symphony. He also plays with Island Sinfonia and local chamber groups. The third member, Louellen McCoy, plays piano and has lived on Orcas for more than 50 years. She has played with the Orcas Choral Society and in several Brown Bag events. Mead, a passionate ambassador of classical music enjoys a multi-faceted career as a performer, educator and innovator. She was inspired and mentored by Leonard Bernstein. The program will include Mozart's Piano Quartet in G minor, K478.

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The Cancer Support Group welcomes back Dawn Alger from Friday Harbor’s Peace Health Hospital and Geoff Weatherbie from the American Cancer Society to talk about the Relay for Life on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at the Community Church. This year the theme is “Islands of Hope.” The actual relay will be held on Sept. 26 at the fairgrounds, from noon to 9 p.m.. They are hoping with new hours, it will allow for more Orcas folks to join them. There will be a survivors’ catered reception followed with the Survivor's lap kick-off. There will be live music, food, entertainment, games, auctions, and more. You need not be part of a team. Survivors can register at no charge. Apartments Real Estate for Rent Sale San JuanAreas County Other EASTSOUND ���BE� F�A�E

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History matinee There will be a History Matinee on Aug. 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The topic is “Rogues of the Salish Sea – Smugglers vs.

the Law, 1880-1932.” Continuing their series of events related to the history of smuggling on Orcas and the San Juans, this presentation describes both the lawbreakers and those who would enforce the law during the liveliest period of “evil doing” in our history. Smuggler Kelly, Vic McConnell and others vs. Culver, Lonsdale and the United States Revenue Service in a saltwater game of cat and mouse will be discussed.

Miro to pre-release CD This summer the Miró Quartet is back, and in addition to their concert performances during the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, there’s an added bonus. They’re having a pre-release party of a double disc set (Blu-ray DVD/CD) of Schubert’s Great G Major String Quartet. Last year the quartet recorded and filmed the making of this disc in Seattle at Nordstrom Hall on David Fulton’s instrument collection, including several Stradivari and Guarneri. Daniel Ching, William Fedkenheuer, John Largess and Joshua Gindele were commissioned by benefactor Fulton to embark on this bold and beautiful journey. The quartet has chosen Orcas Island as the perfect setting to make this announcement, as they embark on their 20-year anniversary, and a select number of patrons will have the opportunity to be a part of this event. The evening includes a live performance, an exciting multimedia debut and an informative Q&A with the Miró Quartet. Tickets are $40 and include a copy of the Miró Quartet “Transcendence” Blu-ray disc and audio CD. Guests will also enjoy a reception of delicious hors d’oeuvres and Thurston Wolfe wine in the Madrona Room. To purchase, visit www.oicmf.org. Questions? Call 376-6636. Apartments for Rent Announcements San Juan County F���A� �A�B�� Advertise your product or��������������������� service nationwide or �������� by region in over 7 million ��������������� households in North America’s suburbs! Convenient,best sunny, twoPlace your classified ad bedroom, one-bath in over 570 suburban apartment w�large dec� newspapers just like this in town. �����mo inone. Classified AvecludesCall Friday �arbor nue at 888-486-2466 utilities� no smo�ing. Call ���-���-���� or If you or someone you che�gayw@gmail.com know has taken Xarelto F���A� �A�B�� and then suffered a serious!VAILABLEå.OW bleeding event, you may be entitled to com1��2��3������������ Please pensation. ���������� call 844-306-9063 ��������������������� PROMOTE YOUR RE360-378-3000 GIONAL EVENT for only pennies.�����711 Reach 2.7 mil4HISå)NSTITUTIONåISåANå%QUAL lion/PPORTUNITYå0ROVIDERåAND readers in newspapers statewide %MPLOYER for $275 classified or $1,350 display this career newsNeed ad. helpCall with your paper or search? (360) 515-0974 for details. There is help out there! and you can access it at whatever time is convenient for you! Find only the jobs in your desired category, or a specific location. Available when you are, 247. Log on at www.nw-ads.com or call one of our recruitment specialists, Monday-Friday Employment 8am-5pm Administrative 800-388-2527

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EDITOR Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for Editor of the weekly publication on beautiful Vashon Island, The Vashon Island Beachcomber, in Washington State. This is not an entry-level position. Island residence is required. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest in local political and cultural affairs, possess excellent writing and verbal skills, experience editing reporters’ copy and other submitted materials and be proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDesign. Must represent the newspaper in the community and know the value and have experience with social media. Must lead, motivate, and mentor a small staff. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and a 401K with an employer match. If you are interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and samples of your work to: hr@soundpublishing.com Please be sure to note: ATTN: EDVAS in the subject line. Sound Publishing is the largest community news organization in Washington State and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website to learn more about us! www.soundpublishing.com San Juan County Auditor is seeking a FINANCIAL CLERK III to audit and process AP and payroll. For job description and application, visit www.sanjuanco.com or call 360-370-7402. Screening begins 8/24/15 EOE.

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MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE Eastsound OPALCO is seeking a dependable and friendly team player with good human relations, computer, and office systems skills and the ability to learn quickly. Primary function is to perform customer care, billing, and accounts receivable activities for members as well as administrative tasks in support of all other OPALCO departments. Applicant must be well organized with a strong attention to detail, and possess superior interpersonal skills. Applicant must be skillful in creative and logical problem solving and the ability to work well in a team environment. High school diploma or equivalent is required; must have at least two years of relevant experience in a business environment. This is an Eastsound based, bargaining unit, full-time position. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applicants may obtain a detailed job description and employment application online at www.opalco.com. 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. OPALCO is an equal opportunity employer.

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MEMBER SERVICES SUPERVISOR OPALCO is seeking a Member Services Supervisor. Successful candidate thrives in a fastpaced, challenging environment, adapts quickly to changes and shifting priorities. Proven effective leadership history, problem solving and excellent communication skills are essential. The primary function of this position is the administration of the Member Services Department supervising the staff on two islands; implementing and maintaining procedures for billing, collections and member outreach; successfully integrating new technology in a timely manner; and managing multiple projects independently. Position requires working knowledge of accounting and general ledger activity, budget preparation and financial analysis.

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A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with members, Coop leadership, staff and outside agencies are a must. Staff mentoring, technology and project management experience is required. This is an Eastsound based, bargaining unit, full-time position. Salary is competitive. Applicants may obtain a detailed job description online at OPALCO.com. Please submit an OPALCO employment application, your professional resume, cover letter and references to Bev Madan bmadan@opalco.com 183 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound. Position is open until filled. OPALCO is an equal opportunity employer.

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Local jobs in print and on-line REPORTER The award-winning newspaper Whidbey News-Times is seeking an energetic, detailedoriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign preferred. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Whidbey Island, WA. This is a fulltime position, 32 hours per week that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE . No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more nonreturnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARWNT Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd W, Main Unit Everett, WA 98204

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San Juan County Health & Community Services is seeking a WIC BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR For job description and application, visit www.sanjuanco.com or call 360-370-7402. Screening begins 8/24/15 EOE.

Sell it for free in the FLEA theflea@soundpublishing.com REPORTER The award-winning weekly newspaper, Bainbridge Island Review, on Bainbridge Island, WA, has an opening for a general assignment reporter. We want a skilled and passionate writer who isn’t afraid to tackle meaty news stories. Experience with photography and Adobe InDesign preferred. Applicants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Kitsap County. This is a part-time position, up to 29 hours per week, and includes paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE. No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: HR/GARBIR Sound Publishing, Inc. 11323 Commando Rd W, Main Unit Everett, WA 98204

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RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you might eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 569-4287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060; Dated: April 20,2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Athena Vaughn, Authorized Signatory MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle WA 98101 Phone: (800) 409-7530 TDD: (800) 833-6388 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com. Order No. WA15-000610-1, Pub Dates 07/22/2015, 08/12/2015 LEGAL NO. S646358 Published: The Islands’ Sounder July 22, August 12, 2015.

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SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388.

Notice of Public Hearing for an Eastsound Subarea Plan Update; Repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, Amending the Comprehensive Plan Official Map, Adding Eastsound Development Regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18, and adding an Eastsound Subarea Plan Appendix to San Juan County Comprehensive Plan Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Eastsound Subarea Plan update; Repealing San Juan County Code Chapter 16.55, amending the Official Map, adding Eastsound development regulations to San Juan County Code Title 18, and the corresponding addition of a Eastsound Subarea Plan appendix to San Juan County Comprehensive Plan. The hearing will begin at or after 10 am, August 21, 2015, in the American Legion Post #93, 793 Crescent Beach Drive, Eastsound, WA. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide comment. To allow for distribution to Planning Commissioners, written comments submitted prior to the hearing should be received by 1:00 p.m. August 17, 2015. Written comments submitted at the hearing should include a minimum of 10 copies.

Proposed Comprehensive Plan Official Map amendments include repairing split zoned parcels adjacent to the airport and along Bartel Road; extending the Village Commercial designation along the north side of Main Street; and creating a new Eastsound residential district with a maximum 12 unit per acre density in the Mountain View Street area. Amendments to the plan include amending and splitting the land use regulations from the Subarea goals and policies, moving regulations to the Unified Development Code, and making the Subarea goals and policies an appendix of the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan. Copies of the proposed amendments, maps and SEPA checklist, SEPA Determination & associated documents are available from the County web site at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ cdp/ESAP/ESAP_Home.aspx For more information or to submit comments contact Colin Maycock AICP, San Juan County DCD, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250, (360) 370-7573, colinm@sanjuanco.com LEGAL NO. SJ649312 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 5, 12, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO SAN JUAN COUNTY ADOPTED BUDGET FOR 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on 3 proposed Ordinances: an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Beginning Cash Balances; an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers; and an Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations. The public hearing will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Monday, August 17, 2015 beginning at 9:15 AM. The hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice. At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinances. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinances that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinances may then be adopted with or without modifications.

SUMMARY: The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Beginning Cash Balances increases beginning cash balances for all County funds by about $2,218,774, with a net increase to the County budget of about $2,052,838. The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Emergency Appropriations results in a net increase to County appropriations in various funds by a total of approximately $604,370. The Ordinance Revising the 2015 County Budget for Supplemental Appropriations adds appropriations in the amount of $253,794. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinances are filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/ Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will

be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or County Auditor Milene Henley at 360-370-7558. LEGAL NO. SJ649114 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 5, 12, 2015.

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ650494 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder August 12, 2015.

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