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San Juan County No. 1 in health
Holland joins the sheriff’s force
We’re getting healthier in Washington, and San Juan County is ranked the best in the state in quality of life. That’s according to recent reports by the Washington Department of Health and by United Health Foundation. In the national study, Washington was ranked ninth healthiest among all 50 states. That’s an increase from a ranking of 13 in 2014. The Foundation conducts the America’s Health Ranking Annual reports as part of its work to encourage healthy lifestyles. The first report was published in 1990 and the study is considered to be the longest running state-by-state analysis of factors affecting the health of individuals and communities across the U.S. The report details Washington’s strengths — including low incidence of infectious disease and cardiovascular deaths — and challenges, including low immunization coverage among children and high prevalence of excessive drinking. Some Highlights about Washington’s health ranking: • In the past year, excessive drinking increased 2 percent from 18.4 percent to 18.8 percent of adults surveyed. • Disparity in health status by education level decreased 30 percent from 37.5 percent to 26.2 percent. • In the past 10 years, cancer deaths decreased 6 percent from 194.9 to 182.8 per 100,000 population. • In the past 20 years, cardiovascular deaths decreased 34 percent from 323.5 to 212.9 per 100,000 population. • Since 1990, children in poverty increased 42 percent from 11.8 percent to 16.8 percent of children in the state. The report summarized data and listed Washington’s strengths as low incidents of infectious disease, low rate of cardiovascular
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Lime Kiln Lighthouse gets buffeted by waves on the west side of San Juan Island.
Contributed photo/Katie Jones
Winter weather on the island Heavy rain and high winds on the San Juans make for stormy seas The beginning of this winter has been a blustery one to say the least, with frequent wind advisories and storm warnings as weather fronts batter the Pacific Northwest up and down the coast. A dry summer that created a state of emergency of drought in parts of Washington and raging wildfires turned into a winter of wind and rain, causing flooding in a number of cities in Washington and Oregon. Here on the islands trees have blown over, the power has gone out a few times and the ferry rides have gotten rougher. John Willis, Olga weather reporter for the Journal, said that the winds have been strong, but that the storms haven’t been unusual for this time of year. “It’s not the worst winter we’ve ever had and it’s pretty normal in an El Nino year to have storms like this,” Willis said, recounting years like 1989 all the way back to the winter of 1949-1950. Willis said to those who haven’t been on the islands long it might seem unusual, especially in comparison to last year’s mild winter and this year’s dry summer. Willis said that Orcas Island has exceeded its average yearly rainfall by an inch so far, and expects to be over the average by around 2-3 inches by the end of the year.
The winds this year have been consistently impressive, especially at South Beach, American Camp and Lime Kiln Park. According to Ian Sterling, spokesman for the Washington State Ferries, six vehicles were damaged over the weekend of Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 due to waves causing vehicles to shift during transit. The damage occurred to three cars both days on the Yakima on Saturday and Elwha on Sunday, when the ferry’s wind gauge measured gusts at 134 mph. “This is a really rare event for us, usually this stuff happens once a year whole system wide, not six weekend-wide,” Sterling said. “We sail through a lot of different kinds of weather. This storm was extraordinary in terms of wind speeds, in times it was above 100 mph gusts, and ferries are very exposed on the open water.” Sterling said it happens when vehicles shift and lurch forward or backwards, and that most of the damage was to the fenders. The WSF has a tort claim process, which acts similarly to insurance for people who’s vehicles have been damaged, Sterling said. Ferry workers notify the See WEATHER, Page 4
There’s a few new faces at the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department. David Holland has been hired to patrol on Orcas Island. He began working on Nov. 30. Holland is formerly of the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department in Riverside, Calif. He has more than 10 years of law enforcement work and was named the 2014 Deputy of the Year for the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department. He spent eight years as a street-level deputy with Riverside County, assigned to Indio Station, and two years as a military police officer. Prior to that he spent 12 years in corporate investigations. “When I interviewed him, it was immediately apparent that he would fit in here,” said Sheriff Ron Krebs. “He fits the vision of comSee OFFICER, Page 5
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New baby orca receives its designation - J54 – Submitted by the Center for Whale Research
Another new baby is in J Pod designated J54. The sex is unknown. Mother is J28, a twenty 22-year old female southern resident killer whale in the Pacific Northwest. The mother had a previous baby designated J46, a female, born in 2009 and still surviving. This brings the known births of southern resident killer whales to eight since last December, and the total population as of now is 84
known individuals. 1977 is the only previous year in the past forty years in which as many baby killer whales were born into this community of whales, and there were nine in that year. From calculations accounting for all reproductive age females, we estimate that typically up to nine babies could be produced each year, but there is usually a high rate of neonatal and perinatal mortality, and we have seen only three babies annually on average. In the years immediately following
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poor salmon years, we see fewer babies and higher mortality of all age cohorts. The new baby, J54, was first seen on Dec. 1 by several whale-watchers near San Juan Island, and photographed with J28 by Ivan Reiff, a Pacific Whale Watch Association member. However, the Dec. 1 photographs were not conclusive in that they did not reveal distinct features of eyepatch and saddle pigment shape that could unequivocally rule out that it was not another baby being baby sat by J28. Today’s photographs in Haro Strait between San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island confirm the distinct features required for alphanumeric designation. The new baby is estimated to be 2 1/2 to 3 weeks old as of now. The family, including mother and sister, grandmother, aunt, uncles, and cousin, and other J pod members continued north in Haro Strait and Swanson Channel by sunset. Presumably, they are destined for the Strait of Georgia where J pod spent
Contributed photo/ Dave Ellifrit, the Center for Whale Research
The known births of the southern resident killer whales has reached eight since 2009. The most recent is the baby orca designated as J54.
an extended amount of time last December. It is clear that the southern resident orca population (in particular J pod) is investing in the future, and that survival of all of the new calves and their mothers and relatives depends upon a future with plentiful salmon, especially Chinook salmon, in the eastern north Pacific Ocean ecosystem. This may be prob-
lematic with pending and unfolding climate change that is anticipated to be detrimental to salmon survival, in the ocean and in the rivers. Warmer ocean waters are less productive, and rivers without continual water (no snow melt – rains runoff too quickly) and with warmer water are lethal to salmon. The Pacific Salmon Foundation and Long Live
the Kings are non-profit organizations concerned with the declining survival of juvenile salmon in the Salish Sea, and the Center for Whale Research is a non-profit organization concerned with the survival and demographic vigor of the southern resident killer whales in the Salish Sea and coastally from Vancouver Island to California.
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Orcas Dreams hazardous tree removal approved By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
San Juan County Hearing Examiner Sharon Rice has reversed a decision made by the county on a request to remove hazardous trees off of a 38-acre parcel owned by Dave and Nancy Honeywell. The hazardous tree removal plan was denied Sept. 4 by the San Juan County Department of Community Development and Planning. The Honeywells, represented by attorney’s Nick Power and Stephanie O’Day requested an appeal of the decision. Rice approved the appeal Dec. 14. The Honeywells had hired John Geniuch, a certified
arborist, to conduct a site visit to assess hazard trees. According to his testimony and report, 12 trees along the beach were deemed hazardous and required removal or severe pruning, reducing the canopy cover of the forested shoreline area by 4 percent. Geniuch recommended the pruning on the basis of maintaining beach stability and reducing erosion. Former Director of the Department of Community Development Sam Gibboney approved one tree removal in the Sept. 4 decision because of the possibility of damaging nearby infrastructure. Gibboney wrote that the remaining trees were not approved because “although these trees may
Bob Myhr to retire from OPALCO board with nearly 30 years of service – Submitted by Orcas Power and Light Cooperative
OPALCO Board Member Bob Myhr will retire at the end of the year. Myhr is currently serving as vice president and represents District 3: Lopez, Decatur, Center and Charles Islands). He joined the co-op in 1967 and was elected to the board in 1986. The board will appoint a new board member to fill the vacancy, in accordance with our bylaws (Article III, Section 4). The appointee will run for election in 2016. President Jim Lett invited members to attend the Dec. 17 board meeting in Eastsound to honor Bob at his last meeting as a director. “Bob’s long-time commitment to the co-op membership, his wisdom on the board and his deep caring for the community will be missed,” said Lett. “Those are some pretty big shoes to fill.” Bob and his wife Joyce aren’t going far, just a short hop to Bellingham, and they have promised to come back often
for visits. “It has been an honor to serve our co-op,” said Myhr. “OPALCO is at the heart of our communities in the islands and I hold the utmost regard for my fellow directors, the OPALCO staff and especially our General Manager Foster Hildreth for their commitment to continually improving our quality of life in San Juan County.” At the Dec. 17 meeting, the board decided that they will not appoint a temporary director to fill the vacancy because the District 3 election process begins early next year. Members who reside in District 3 and are interested in running for election may contact the Nominations Committee through Bev Madan (bmadan@opalco.com). The nomination and election process is clearly defined in our bylaws, also posted online. Board meetings are open to the co-op membership. The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21 on Lopez Island.
ultimately fall, the potential for significant property damage or personal injury seems unlikely. The area described is a path to the beach. It is not in proximity to a residential appurtenant or accessory structure.” The department suggested that the use of the paths be restricted during storms, and that the property could be used without using the beach. After the Sept. 4 denial, one tree broke and fell down to the beach. According to Dave Honeywell in testimony during the hearing process, the beach access trails are used frequently by guests and residents alike. After the appeal was approved, in a statement from Dave Honeywell and attorney’s O’Day and Power, Honeywell was pleased with the examiner’s decision. “This was a long, expensive and unnecessary battle with the county for a homeowner to go through to remove clearly hazardous trees,” said Dave Honeywell “When it comes down to it, I just wanted a safe place on the beach for my grandkids to play, I don’t think that is too much to ask.” The Honeywells were previously fined $79,000 in July 2014 by the Washington Department of Ecology for removing 80 trees from 1.25 acres of shoreline without proper permits. To read the full statement go to www.sanjuanjournal.com
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deaths and a small disparity in health status based on level of education. Among the state’s challenges are its low rate of high school graduation, low immunization coverage among children and high prevalence of excessive drinking. The study looks at behaviors, the community and environment, state health policy, clinical care (or what services are available), and overall outcomes. Among behaviors, Washington ranked ninth in the number of residents who smoke, at 15.3 percent. Where drinking alcoholic drinks is concerned, Washington ranks 32nd, with 18.8 recorded as drinking excessively. As far as deaths due to drugs, Washington ranks number 30 of 50 states, with 14 deaths per 100,000 population. Obesity ranking for Washington is 13, with 27 percent of the population being obese; physical inactivity ranking was ranked at number 4, with only 18 percent saying they aren’t active. As for high school graduates, Washington’s ranking was 41, with only
76 percent of students completing high school. In the area of community and the environment, Washington was ranked 22nd in violent crimes, with 289 crimes per 100,000 residents. Occupational fatalities included 2.6 deaths per 100,000 workers, making Washington number 3. About 16 percent of children in Washington live in property, which ranked the state at 18. Washington had a ranking of 30 in terms of cases of pertussis, with 10 cases reported per 100,000 population. That coincides with the state’s ranking of 38 in terms of the number of children vaccinated. Only 67 percent of children in Washington are vaccinated, the report showed. For teens, the ranking on immunizations was 15. Washington ranked 16th in the number of primary care physicians available with 128 doctors in practice per 100,000 residents. For dentists, the ranking was ninth, with 71 dentists per 100,000 population. The study showed that there were 35 preventable hospitalizations per 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries, which gave Washington the ranking of sixth. The state
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was ranked fourth with only 6 percent of live births being at low birthrates. When outcomes are addressed, Washington’s worst showing was a ranking of 30th for days when respondents said they were in poor mental health. Responders said in the past 30 days, they had experienced 3.7 days of poor mental health. That compares to 3.9 poor physical health days, which ranked Washington at 26. Cardiovascular deaths rated Washington sixth of all states, with 212 deaths per 100,000. Cancer deaths ranked the state 16th, with 182 deaths per 100,000 people. Regarding state funding for health issues, Washington ranks 19 with $80 spent per person annually. The top amount spent by a state is $227 per person. The study also sets Healthy People 2020 goals for states. Washington residents are being asked to drop the percentage of people who smoke from 15 to 12; to increase child immunizations from 67 percent to 80 percent; and to decrease drug deaths from 14 per 100,000 population, to 11. Besides its annual health
ranking report, United Health Foundation plans to release additional reports in 2016 that directly address the health of mothers and children, and seniors. Of note: the top five states in this year’s rankings were Hawaii, Vermont, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New Hampshire. Similar data was collected at the state level and shows that San Juan County ranked second over all in health factors and behaviors. In San Juan County, there are 13 percent of adults who smoke, compared to the state average of 16 percent. The obesity rate in adults in San Juan County is 18 percent, compared to 27 percent throughout the state. Data shows that 21 percent of San Juan County residents are considered to be excessive drinkers, compared to a state average of 17 percent. The high school graduation rate in the county is 83 percent, compared to the state’s 76 percent. There were 96 violent crimes per 100,000 population in San Juan County, compared to the state’s 301 deaths per 100,000 residents. Children living in property throughout San Juan
County came in at 18 percent compared to the state’s 19 percent. Primary care physicians available were 1,055 to one, compared to 1,203 to one statewide. Regarding quality of life, those living in San Juan County reported 2.7 days per month that they were in poor mental health, compared to the state’s 3.3 days per 30. Respondents said their physical health was poor 2.9 days per 30, compared to the state’s 3.7 days per month. Only 13 percent of San Juan County residents report that they aren’t physically active, where the state’s percentage on that was 18 percent. Overall, residents of San Juan County were ranked number one regarding their quality of life, factoring in mental and physical health. County data was recently released by Washington State Department of Health and can be viewed by searching for San Juan County at www.countyhealthrankings.org, or to see the national report visit www.americashealthrankings.org.-
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prevent cars from rocking backwards and forwards. “Mother nature’s the boss, so it’s always a balance of loss of service with making sure it’s safe to travel,” Sterling said. For weather advisories visit www.noaa.com
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Continued from page 1 There’s a few new faces at the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department. David Holland has been hired to patrol on Orcas Island. He began working on Nov. 30. Holland is formerly of the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department in Riverside, Calif. He has more than 10 years of law enforcement work and was named the 2014 Deputy of the Year for the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department. He spent eight years as a streetlevel deputy with Riverside County, assigned to Indio Station, and two years as a military police officer. Prior to that he spent 12 years in corporate investigations. “When I interviewed him, it was immediately apparent that he would fit in here,” said Sheriff Ron Krebs. “He fits the vision of community policing that I have for this department.” Although Riverside is a much larger community
than Orcas, Krebs said Holland’s ideals of how law enforcement should operate matched his own. Holland, who is in his 30s, is currently in field training and in mid February will attend a two-week equivalency course at the Washington State Criminal Justice Academy in Burien, where he will become more familiar with Washington state law as it applies to actions of law enforcement officers. “Some of the laws are different here than in California,” Krebs said. “This two week class addresses that.” Holland said he and his spouse wanted to move to Washington and eventually retire here. “We determined that if we could find an agency that would be a good fit for me, and a community we both could start and raise our family in, then we would make the move from southern California,” he said. “I did about six months’ worth of research, looking into law enforcement agencies, and made four different trips up here. During one of those trips we found the San Juan
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Islands.” He met with officials at the San Juan County Sheriff ’s office and “that’s how it all started.” He said what they liked most about the community was “getting to meet our neighbors, folks in town and being in an area that is beautiful. We enjoy the outdoors, spending our time exploring the islands. And feeling as though we are far enough away from all the hustle and bustle of the big city that we have come to be way too familiar with. “Washington, politically, is very similar to California, however, I think the biggest difference is accessibility to the great outdoors. The geography, demographics and weather is what’s really been the key draw us to Washington. Washington does get sunshine, and more than what I was led to believe. My initial impression was that it rained everyday out here.” He and his spouse, Carlos Salas, have been together for 20 years. They have two great “kids,” Sarra, a Bessingi dog, and Zeke a
German Shepard. “We are looking at eventually adopting (children),” he said. Carlos is an entrepreneur and they have plans to start a tour guide business on Orcas. Also hired to patrol on Orcas Island was Jason Gross, 31, who currently lives in Lacey, Washington. Gross is a former U.S. Marine who served eight years. He will start the Washington State criminal justice academy training on Dec. 27. Following six months of training, he will begin patrolling on Orcas. “He just knocked my socks off,” Krebs said of Gross’s interview. “He is new to police work, but I know he’s going to be great at it.” Krebs said when he hires he likes to have a mix of officers who have experience elsewhere and some whom don’t. “We can mold them to our policing style,” he said. “That mix is important.” Gross is single and will move to Orcas after completing his academy training. He is currently
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EMT of the month Francis has led a most interesting life. He was born in the west central lowlands of Scotland, was a B-52 pilot during the Vietnam War and afterward attended USC, Berkeley, and Cal State in LA where he completed multiple Masters degrees in Zoology. His professional career was in the medication industry. Francis has steadfastly served this community; 17 years as captain with the local fire department and 10 years as an EMT with San Juan Island EMS. It is the camaraderie of emergency services that Francis most enjoys. EMS is enriched by the experience and wisdom that Francis brings. Congratulation to Francis and his lovely wife Rebecca on 38 years of marriage.
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Letters to the Editor Need more services for mentally ill
We were shocked to learn of the death of Keaton Farris at the Island County jail, and we remain saddened by the tragedy. Our heart goes out to Keaton’s mom and dad and his extended family. Right after the incident your sheriff and prosecuting attorney traveled to Island County to ask: What happened in the days leading up to this event? What was the cause of death? The sheriff of Island County Sheriff Mark Brown took charge, and Detective Ed Wallace was not shy to provide the answers in a written report which has been explained in great detail. With this report in hand, the settlement with the family was sure to follow because it documented the systemic failures in dealing with the mentally ill at the jail. All too often, leaders shy away from tragedy, being
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unwilling to talk about their ideas for change for fear it will expose something that should have been done sooner. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown’s clear and decisive actions in the face of this tragedy are refreshing. This past year, the legislature adopted a measure which will expand choices available to prosecutors so that low-level cases can be dismissed when the mentally ill obtain private treatment services. Good. But there is a need also for those who can’t afford private treatment services. The legislature needs to assure that there are resources for people in need, wherever they may live, and especially in our jails. RANDALL GAYLORD Prosecuting Attorney RON KREBS Sheriff
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Me and Jillian Urbach would like to personally apologize for not crediting Browne’s Home Center in terms of our project (“Urban and Loucks present cat posts to anima shelter” the Journal edition 12/9). The sentence “With the funds raised they purchased the supplies needed to build the scratching posts” is incorrect. All funds raised through the dog wash event were donated to the Animal Protection Society, as the materials for the scratching posts were donated by the kind people at Browne’s Home Center. We would once again like to say how sorry we are for not crediting Browne’s prior to now. WILSON LOUCKS San Juan Island
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you on the editorial you wrote endorsing Monica Harrington, Barbara Sharp and Bill Williams for the San Juan County Public Hospital District Board. I meant to write last month when you received some criticism as to why a community newspaper should do something like this. Better late than never. In my opinion, a community paper should be, as you wrote, “a trusted source” with endorsements which hopefully urge citizens to vote and participate in a democracy. And endorsing candidates in local elections is a logical role for a community newspaper which The Journal has done in the past. Your last paragraph was “right on.” I also appreciated The Journal offering space for all candidates to express their views on issues a month before the election. Keep up the good work. EMILY REED GEYMAN San Juan Island
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They’re off! The 181 shoe boxes that have been assembled from our San Juan community are on their way to children in over 140 countries and part of a 10 million gift project of Operation Christmas Child. Generous members of our community have made this possible and deserve a heartfelt message of thanks. Special thanks to the Presbyterian Church for their generosity for being the collection site and the Mary Martha Circle ladies for their cheerful help coordinating this event. Life Care Center and Christ the King also provided distribution and collection opportunities. Abundant thanks go to the lovely ladies at Kings Marine for saving bags of shoe boxes and to Toni and both Kims at Be Chic for
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their box collection as well. Key Bank’s helpful staff stored bags of wrapped shoe boxes for several months until distribution time. Friday Harbor Drug donated many items for these boxes with the help of Christine and Tracy. Ositos helped with items to put inside the shoe boxes. Making all this easy was Friday Harbor Freight who cheerfully completed this part of the project by delivering the boxes to the collection site in Burlington a contribution they have made for many, many, years. God bless all of you who helped make this project possible and may each of you experience the joy your gifts will bring to children who will be thankful for any “surprise” they receive. Merry Christmas and thanks to all for your generous community effort. MARY RAY ANN WIESE San Juan Island
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May your holiday season be filled with joy and thanks for the gift of living in such
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a special place! As you may already know, the mission of San Juan Island Service Scholarship is to support higher education and promote volunteerism among our community’s youth. Students who have completed a minimum of 80 hours of volunteer community service during their high school career are eligible for a scholarship from our organization. The scholarship is not based upon grades, but solely upon a student’s volunteer efforts to make their own community a better place to live. This allows every student the opportunity to qualify for a scholarship to use toward higher education through service to the San Juan Island community. In 2015 our organization: - Granted over $23,000 in local scholarships - Helped foster over 1,200 hours of student volunteerism on San Juan Island - Support 30+ local nonprofit and service organizations By making a donation to the San Juan Island Service Scholarship Fund,
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you directly support and encourage these young people to become the next generation of volunteers and leaders. To keep this great program going we do need your financial help whether it is a $10, $100, or $1,000 donation. If you received our letter please consider contributing, if we missed you in our mailer – don’t worry, just visit us on the web at www.sjiservicescholarship.org to donate online! San Juan Island Service Scholarship is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donation is fully tax deductible. Sincerely and with appreciation on behalf of our future leaders, JUNE ARNOLD President San Juan Island Service Scholarship
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Guest column
How Christmas Thanks for a blood drive success ‘as we know it’ came to be – Submitted by Bloodworks Northwest
By Cali Bagby Editor
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was one of the major influences that has instilled the idea of Christmas as a celebration of family and friends in addition to it being a religious day. John Jordans, who heads the Dickens project at UC Santa Cruz, said in an NPR radio show several years ago that “the Cratchit family or Scrooge’s nephew are models for how to hold a one-day family celebration with the goose or the turkey or whatever.” “A Christmas Carol” was published in 1843 just before Christmas on Dec. 17. Despite selling out in just three days, Dickens only made £130 profit, according to an article in “The Telegraph.” In 1853, 10 years after the book’s publication, Dickens began performing readings and was known as a great actor, bringing each character to life. Due to the popularity of the tale, Dickens was also asked to write Christmas stories almost every year up until 1857. It’s amazing that now, 143 years after Dickens’ death and 170 years after “A Christmas Carol” was published, the story lives on. There have been opera and ballet versions, a musical called “Comin’ Uptown” in 1979 and even a 1973 mime adaptation for the BBC starring Marcel Marceau. “A Christmas Carol” has been adapted to film more than 200 times and has even been made into a Muppets’ movie. So what is the lesson that Dickens left with us? As we celebrate Christmas it’s a time to remember that Dickens’ notion of the holiday was not the dread of family feuds, bright lights on our eaves, loads of presents or even decorating a tree, but a story of redemption, love and the meaning of life. Dickens’ book is not only a way to celebrate Christmas, but a way to reflect on our purpose in this life. With that, we at the Journal wish you a Merry Christmas and a life of good cheer.
A short history of winter celebrations
Compiled from History.com Centuries before the arrival of Jesus, early Europeans celebrated the winter solstice. In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from Dec. 21, the winter solstice, through January. The tradition involved fathers and sons bringing home large logs to burn. People would celebrate and feast until the log burned out. In Germany, the god Oden was honored during the midwinter. He was a terrifying god who decided who would perish or prosper as he flew over the sky at night. The Romans celebrated the week leading up to the winter solstice and continued for a full month. At this time, food and drink were plentiful and the normal Roman social order was turned upside down. For a month, slaves would become masters and peasants ran the city.
Correction The story “Tax decreases for solid waste” in last week’s paper incorrectly stated that the solid waste debt was not paid off in full and that the total was $74,00.
PUBLIC MEETINGS n Public Hospital Board Members Swearing In, Dec. 30, 2:30 p.m. at Superior Court Number 7. n Ferry Advisory Committee Meeting, Jan. 6, 12:30 - 3 p.m., Orcas Ferry Landing County Meeting Room. n Housing Bank Commission Meeting, Jan. 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Health & Community Services Conference Room, 145 Rhone St., Friday Harbor
On Wednesday, Dec. 16, we registered a total of 73 whole blood donors and six platelet donors. We had 4 first time whole blood donors and four first time apheresis donors, and seven donors hit milestone gallon markers. The blood donations collected at the blood drive are critical to maintain a stable blood supply for surgeries, medical emergencies, and for supporting patients battling life-threatening illnesses like leukemia and other cancers. Thanks to all the donors who took time out of their busy day to donate blood. With great appreciation to San Juan Island Lions Club for blood drive sponsorship; Curt VanHyning for organizing the drive and Bruce Martin for his assistance; the San Juan Island Lions Club members for recruiting donors; Linda Butler and the Mullis Community Center for providing the blood drive site; Gordy Waite at Friday Harbor High School, Becki Day, Jim Cole, Paul Barger, and Robin Delazerda for helping spread the word; the San Juan Islander and San Juan Journal for helping promote the drive; and the volunteers who helped on the day of the drive. We couldn’t have done it without you.
On behalf of patients in our community’s hospitals, I wish to extend our thanks to you. Below are just a few of many patients in our community who recently received blood products: A 48 year old patient with a male aortic dissection used 28 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, four units platelets, and two cryoprecipitate pools. One 37 year old patient received an organ transplant and used 12 units red blood cells, four units plasma, and three units platelets. A 43 year old patient received an organ transplant. The patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units plasma, and two cryoprecipitate pools. And a 60 year old patient received an organ transplant. The patient used 12 units red blood cells, 10 units Plasma, one unit platelets, and two cryoprecipitate pools. Each day, 800 people must donate blood to meet the needs of patients in Western Washington and Oregon hospitals. The next San Juan Island blood drive is Wednesday, March 16.
County concludes productive year – Submitted by San Juan County Manager Mike Thomas
Passed Eastsound Sub-area Plan. Completed Cattle Point Road re-alignment project. Partnered with the Town on ferry services issues, Tucker Street design and funding, and waterline replacement project. Completed Fire and Sheriff training on the new boat. Entered into a new partnership with the Senior Services Council for operation and maintenance of the Orcas Sr. Center. Implemented a new Community Immunization and Outreach and Strategic Plan. Re-organized Health Dept. to provide a higher level of direct services. Re-started the Lopez Village Sub-area Plan process. Implemented LEAN, process improvement, in Community Dev. and Public Works. Made substantive progress on the Shoreline Master Program update. Paid off early legacy debt in the Solid Waste Utility and reduced solid waste excise tax. Achieved bid ready status for the Deer Harbor bridge replacement project and Odlin Float replacement project. Re-started Prune Alley Streetscape design and construction process. Re-organized Public Works and Community Development to better integrated processes and programs. Created an Environmental Resources division in Public Works. Planned for urban levels of improvements in Eastsound and Lopez Village.
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to Dave Smith for ensuring all would work beforehand, too! A special thank you as well to our sponsors: Orca Inn, Western Prince, San Juan Excursions, M&W, Trumpeter Inn, Lautenbach Enterprises, San Juan Wireless, Jensen Shipyard and Friday Harbor Dentistry. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff of the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
San Juan Council Chair Bob Jarman closed the 76th council meeting of the year on Dec. 15 at 4:50 p.m. The long council meeting was emblematic of so many meetings this year as the council charged through an aggressive schedule crafted to accomplish much for the citizens. The council met 11 times in the past two months to consider the proposed Shoreline Master Program and Eastsound Sub-area Plan. The council passed 18 ordinances and 46 resolutions, and held 3 meetings on Lopez Island and 4 on Orcas Island, and 2 joint meetings with the Town of Friday Harbor Town Council. The following list provides an example of some of what was accomplished by council and staff over the past 12 months: Secured $1.4m in state capital funding for three projects: Orcas Park and Ride, Prune Alley stormwater improvements, and McKaye Harbor Road relocation study. Introduced HB 1868 (Reps. Morris, Lytton) to allow for the use of Road levy funds to maintain the county’s many marine facilities. Now law. Passed 2016 “status quo” balanced operating budget. Upgraded Dispatch Center; established a redundant connection to the mainland insulating it from power outages or cable cuts. Received a clean financial audit report from State Auditor’s Office. Partnered with Rep. Rick Larson efforts to address Growler noise. Completed an Oil Spill Response Capacity Study vital to state and federal legislative advocacy.
Continued from page 6 contributed to this! The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Whale Museum, Island Rec, Brickworks, the Animal Protection Society, the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild and Kyle Nicholson, Mark Gardner, Angel Michaels and the Island Chordsmen Plus, Joshua Boland and the Elementary School Choir and of course Santa Claus. The weather held, the community came to all the festivities and it was truly a beautiful night. There was
something for all - ornament making and beautiful treats at the Whale Museum, caroling with the choirs, crafts with Island Rec, a visit with Santa and pictures with him, great local food prepared by Kyle and his crew of helpers and a giving tree for the Animal Protection Society. Thank you Jenny Atkinson, Maddie Ovenell, Amy Plant, Leslie Byron – I was proud to work with such an amazing group of executive directors! The Town of Friday Harbor did an awesome job on the tree and it was great to have Mike Goff there as our go to guy. Thank you
BECKI DAY Executive Director
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The Mullis Center wishes to thank the community for all the support at our monthly pancake breakfasts. We are notifying the county that the January Pancake Breakfast is cancelled as well as all of 2016. We have enjoyed many years of fun and fellowship at our Pancake Breakfast get togethers. Thank you again. MARIE SKUFFEEDA, For the Mullis Community Center
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San Juan Island volunteer firefighter candidates – Submitted by San Juan Island Fire and Rescue
The men in the firefighter recruit class are nearing the end of the instruction period. The class started in September, with each working hard all the way through. The recruits will take the final written and practical exams in the very near future. Each one is a resident of San Juan Island and are from all walks of life. They all have one goal in common: to protect life and property. Good luck to them all during the last weeks of training. We hope to see their smiling faces under yellow helmets in the future. San Juan Island Fire and Rescue welcomes all interested men and women ages 16 years and above to drop by the Mullis Street Station and make an appointment to learn what we are all about. We offer some fun ancillary positions as well. Look on-line at www.sjifire.org for lots of good information. Or, you could view our Facebook page: San Juan Island Fire and Rescue. Our phone number is 360-378-5334. All the San Juan Island Fire and Rescue team Contributed photo/ S.Harley wish you a Merry Christmas and happy New Shane Merritt, Bert Momson, Ian Joujan, Kyle Dodd, Maclin Fuehr-Bush, Cy Scammell, and Rowan Reitan (not pictured are Bela Boyd and Dave Mountford). Year.
Audubon count continues – Submitted by San Juan Islands Audubon Society
The holiday season has become so hectic that San Juan Islands Audubon has moved their Christmas Bird Count to the end of the count period. “Consider this a wonderful way to extend the cel-
ebration season,” organizers said. The CBC is set to take flight Saturday, Jan. 2. Grab your binoculars and get ready to tally. “The thing that’s exciting for our count is that the wide variety of habitats leads to a greater variety
of birds: fresh water birds, sea birds, land birds, raptors and possible rarities” said Barbara Jensen, president of the local Audubon Society chapter. “We count every single bird and besides the things we expect to find we usually find something new. The wrap ups afterwards
are the most fun when we find out what the other birders have seen and what the numbers look like.” Keep an eye out this year for rarities in particular, like ospreys which won’t fly south unless there’s a freeze, golden eagles, winter duck species and the elusive redbreasted sap sucker. In 1900, ornithologist Frank Chapman along with other conservationist were disturbed at the slaughter of birds in the annual holiday event called the “side hunt.”
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The team that shot the most birds and other small animals was the winner. As a protest, Chapman organized 27 friends in 25 locations on Christmas Day, 1900 to count live animals instead of shooting them. This became an annual event and the National Audubon Society has now sponsored the CBC for 116 years. Each Audubon chapter chooses a 24-hour time period from the middle of December to early January for their count. The area covered is a 15-mile wide circle of about 177 square miles. San Juan’s circle has the center at the University of Washington Labs in Friday Harbor and includes parts of San Juan, Orcas, Lopez and Shaw. More information about the history and how the count works can be found at the National Audubon’s website. For the seasoned birder and for the novice, the bird count offers as little or as much involvement as one desires. Identify featheredfriends solo from your own bird feeder in the backyard, the deck of your boat, or tag along with experienced birders to an assigned area. Wherever you chose to count make sure to contact Jensen so she can set you up with paperwork and make sure there’s no double-dipping as far as areas to cover are concerned. The Christmas Bird Count is now the longest-running citizen science survey in the world, providing critical data on population trends from the tallies of more than 2,300 bird-count circles in many different countries. The San Juans’ Christmas
Bird Count, which got its start in 1987, has shown variations in population during its 28-year history, some good, others not so good. The number of Anna’s Hummingbirds and Eurasian Collared-Doves are on the rise, while the populations of seabirds and shorebirds have dropped precipitously over the years. So why is this data important? Bird populations are indicators of the overall health of our environment. As the database continues to grow and becomes long-term, it is possible to monitor the abundance and distribution patterns of wintering bird populations. Although its roots are scientific, the bird count is a chance to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, experience winter’s splendor, and introduce newcomers to the magical world of birding. Some birders take a little rest during the count. “As birders we love whatever is seasonal,” Jensen said. “The first Varied Thrush call of the fall signals approaching winter and then we start looking for returning swans, ducks and raptors and maybe a Snowy Owl.” Scientific with a dose of whimsy—and not to mention some competition. Every chirp counts and the rarer the more exciting it is. Jensen said she hopes the San Juan chapter will beat some of the other chapters on rare sightings and big collection of birds overall. For more information and to get down for the count call Barbara Jensen at 378-3068.
ISLAND SCENE
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Q&A with local author Rob Kulbach and his new book By Anna V. Smith
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Local author Rod Kulbach has come out with a collection of short stories and poems from a lifetime of travels. “Seventeen Stories… and more” includes stowing away on a ship, facing loss and love, and quiet life observations. The Journal sat down with Kulbach to ask him some questions about the book, his process and life through the lens of writing. Journal: How long have you lived on the islands? Rod Kulbach: Two of us sailed in the 1960s, came in and anchored the boat, came up Spring Street and stopped at Herb’s Tavern. There was a dog sleeping on the sidewalk and I thought, “I’m going to live here some day.” And that’s what happened. Barbara and I moved here together. J: The ocean is very present throughout a lot of these stories. Are there any other themes that tie the stories together in any way? RB: I wanted the stories to stand on their own, and I mention that, so you can pick the book up and read one or two stories, or just read a little poem and even if you don’t like poems you could get through three of four lines at least. J: The poems are often faced with a story, and there’s a whole section devoted to poems. What is the difference for you in terms of inspiration when writing poems versus short stories? RB: I think for me, a poem is a way to express something in almost haiku form, but it isn’t, it isn’t formal. And so I chose to almost go free form. For most of my grown up life I did write and sometimes my writing, I can’t say it just came on its own, but in traveling I would pull out a notebook and fill out a couple of pages that later on I would really treasure, whether it was in Mexico eating tacos, there’s a poem in there about the taco man, and that one was really fun. J: Is there any time period in which these are written? RB: No. It’s interesting how things have a different meaning 20 years down the road, you know. Sometimes you’ll write something and think “Well hey this is pretty neat” and then later on you’ll see it’s actually pretty foolish. There were some things like the lengthier stories for example my mother’s dying, where I tried not to be maudlin, I just wanted it to be a straight arrow, “this is what is happening.” And I think it works. People seem to relate to them in some way. Even now I still have another box of writing, I don’t know if I’ll ever get to it. They’re actually kids stories. There’s one about a little girl and a snake and they get together to discuss what happened. J: So many of the voices of the characters are unique. When you were writing for example in “A House in the Desert by the Sea” you speak from the perspective of the old woman, it’s very convincing. Where do you draw from to bring those voices out? RB: I had a bit of a tough time with that particular story because I spent a lot of time where the house was, pretty much building a boat in her front yard. I got to spend a lot of time with her, but I was a little bit spooked writing from the perspective of a woman, I mean what do I know? I think it works, but the last couple pages I was flying on thin air. J: I also really liked the “Island Dreams” story, the sentiment that some people keep searching even after they’ve found paradise. RB: Well good, that was really the intent. I wanted it to be not so heavy duty thing. It could happen to all of us – you find a place, and I know I was like that when I first discovered Belize. I thought this is it! There’s a coral reef there and the storms won’t get me, water front property was just then starting to have value, so I probably could have bought a chunk of land but I didn’t. This thing of longing is in there, similar with the poem “Smaller Circles.” With “Island Dreams,” even in our relatively short time here we’ve met probably
Calendar Wednesday, December 23 Badminton and Ping Pong, Adult Drop-in, 8-10 p.m., Turnbull Gym. Join fellow islanders for adult drop-in badminton or ping pong games. $3 punch tickets available. Also Dec. 28 and 30, and Jan. 4 and 6. Island Stage Left: “Christmas Memories,” Roche Harbor Pavilion, 7:30 p.m., free. A heartwarming and nostalgic look at Christmas interwoven with music and based on the writings of Dylan Thomas.
Thursday, December 24 Island Stage Left: “Christmas Memories,” Roche Harbor Pavilion, 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., free. Reservations are available and highly recommended. Call 378-5649 or email stageleft@centurytel.net.
Friday, December 25 Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 27 The Met: Live in HD “The Magic Flute,” San Juan County Community Theatre, 2 p.m., adults and children alike were enchanted by the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production,
presented in a shortened English-language version. A winning ensemble cast brings fresh life to Mozart’s timeless fairy tale. Adult $20, Student Reserved $10, Member $18 (at box office only).
Monday, December 28 Listen Up! Stories for Grownups, Mullis Community Senior Center Lounge, 1:15 p.m., free. Participants don’t just sit quietly. We all share our reactions to what we read, and may discuss other books we’ve read that pertain to the librarian’s selection. Free Contra Dance, San Juan Island Grange, 7:30
Rod Kulbach, above, has written one other book called Baja Dreaming.
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six people who just really nailed that story, and everything really was beautiful. You can’t refute that. It’s just that somehow it’s not quite enough. There are some people who, quite frankly, I think are dissatisfied no matter where they are. J: Do you consign to that at all? That you go to a place and then you feel the need to keep going? RB: That certainly was the case at one point, like in my 20s and 30s I think that would be a good way of putting it. It’s that thing of what’s around the next bend, and then you get around the next bend and there’s another point. I had to catch myself not falling into precisely that: this is best place I’ve ever been, “but,” and this is great, “but.” At some point you should probably just get rid of the “but.” J: What sort of advice might you give to a beginning writer? RB: I have some friends who are really, I feel, better writers then I am. They have a better command of the language. And we’ve had this conversation, or close to what you’ve asked me. I think it frustrates people because I don’t really have an answer. I like to think that I kind of shoot from the hip - I don’t have any advice for anyone else because I’ve never written in some organized fashion. People want to know do I wake up in the morning and sharpen my pencils, or do I have a special place to write, and I don’t. Sometimes I wish I did so I could write a novel, but my mind doesn’t work that way, it would go off in tangents. And that’s why I like the short stories, because I can get through them. The one thing about writing about things about the past is then you start living in the past, and I don’t know if that does anyone any good. Kulbach’s book “Seventeen Stories and more” is available for sale at Griffen Bay Bookstore.
p.m., free. All dances taught. Singles or couples, you’ll dance with everybody to live old time music. Also on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4.
Tuesday, December 29 Get Technology Help, San Juan Island Library, 10 a.m., free. Drop by the library on Tuesday mornings to get instruction, trouble-shooting or help with your technology questions. You will learn by doing and get personalized attention for your tech needs. Get Familiar with your iPhone, San Juan Island Library, 3 p.m., Get basic instruction in using an Apple iPhone. Learn how to save
contacts for easier phoning. Learn how to use built-in apps like the camera and Siri and how to connect to WiFi, find websites, and download apps. Bring your iPhone and your Apple ID password. Register, there is limited space available. Island Rec basketball, adult drop-in, 8-10 p.m. Join fellow islanders for adult drop-in basketball games. Smiles, laughter and friendly competition are in abundance. $3 punch tickets available. Also on Jan. 5 and 7.
Saturday, January 2 Island Rec Scooter ’n Trike and Open Skate, no skate night Dec. 26. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
scooter/trike and 7-8:30 p.m. open skate, fairgrounds building. Bicycles with training wheels allowed during scooter/trike times. Drop-in fee $2/$3 respectively, with family discounts and scholarships available.
Friday, January 8 National Theatre Live: “Jane Eyre,” San Juan Community Theatre, 7 p.m. Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfillment on her own terms. $20 adults; $18 member; $10 student
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Elexis Fredy named national park superintendent – Submitted by the National Park Service
Elexis Fredy has been selected as the new superintendent at San Juan Island National Historical Park in Washington state. She replaces Lee Taylor who left earlier this year to become deputy superintendent of Olympic National Park. Fredy begins her new role on Feb. 7. Fredy is currently an interdisciplinary planning project manager at Yosemite National Park. Over the last few years she has been developing an implementation strategy for the Merced River Plan, which guides management of Yosemite Valley. “Lex has a proven track record of bringing people together to understand issues and opportunities and then chart a path forward,” said Acting Pacific West Regional Director Martha Lee. “We look forward to her bringing her energy and experience to San Juan Island.” Prior to her present position in Yosemite, Fredy worked in several other capacities at the same park, including roles as branch chief for environmental planning and compliance, management assistant to the superintendent, branch chief of public involvement and outreach, and concessions management specialist. Her initial experience with the national parks came while earning a Bachelor of Science degree at Humboldt State University, when Fredy worked summer jobs at Grand Teton National Park and Yosemite in the entrance stations, at campgrounds, and on fire teams. She then served as a consultant for two years before joining the National Park Service permanently. “I’m particularly fond of the Pacific-Northwest and the Puget Sound area,” said Fredy. “My family and I are ecstatic to have the opportunity to join the community of Friday Harbor. And I look forward to many years of working with
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the park’s management team and stakeholders on the variety of issues at San Juan Island National Historical Park.” Over the last four years, Fredy and her husband, Russell, have been focused on raising their two daughters, Annabelle and Emilie. They enjoy long walks in quiet mountain forests, camping trips, pack trips in the Yosemite Wilderness, cycling, gardening, and spending time with friends and family. San Juan Island National Historical Park tells the story of an unusual conflict, the so-called “Pig War”, during which the United States and Great Britain established military camps at either end of San Juan Island. The island – secondlargest among an archipelago of the same name – is well known for splendid vistas, quiet woodlands, and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Salish Sea region. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over possession of the islands after an American farmer shot and killed a pig owned by an employee of the Hudson’s Bay Company. After an initial military escalation, a stalemate followed for more than a decade, until the two countries agreed to settle the matter through arbitration by Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany, who determined that the islands would belong to the United States.
Looking at steps to save Zylstra Lake – Submitted by San Juan Preservation Trust
Acting swiftly to thwart a proposed housing development, The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan County Land Bank have reached an agreement to purchase the 313-acre Zylstra Lake property in San Juan Valley on San Juan Island for $3.0 million. With $500,000 committed to the project by the County Land Bank, this public-private partnership must now raise the remaining $2.5 million before December 2018 or face losing the property to
foreclosure. To generate these funds, The Preservation Trust and County Land Bank will work closely with a number of partners to pursue grant opportunities and seek a buyer for a 30-acre farmstead located within the property. Once grant decisions are made in early 2017, the partnership will determine whether or not it will have the funding it will need to proceed. It may then become necessary for The Preservation Trust to launch a community fundraising campaign; in the
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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.
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Reconfigure 262342006, PSJ000Existing Dock 330 Elwha Rock Rd, Orcas 15-0001 & Breakwater PSJ000Joint use 462334005, 1713 White Pt. 15-0003 dock Rd, San Juan PPROV0- Vacation 252214008, 2793 Fisherman 15-0059 Rental Bay Rd, Lopez PCUP00- Vacation 170743017, 69 Puffin Lane, 15-0028 Rental Orcas PCUP00- Vacation 271456032, 103 Hilltop, 15-0029 Rental Orcas PCUP00- Vacation 173152027, 330 Cascade 15-0030 Rental Way, Orcas PCUP00- Vacation 463550017, 458 DeHaro 15-0032 Rental Lane, San Juan PCUP00- Vacation 250134019, 525 Port 15-0025 Rental Stanley Rd, Lopez PPROV0- Vacation 461313011, 288 Gull Cove 15-0058 Rental Ln, San Juan
Cory Severson, c/o JenJay Inc., PO Box 278, Deer Harbor, WA 98243 Encore Family LLC, c/o Jeff Otis, 393 Bobbyann Rd., Eastsound, WA 98245 Islands Marine Center c/o Jennifer Meng, PO Box 88, Lopez, WA 98261 Lina Velvet c/o Permit Resources, PO Box 1001 Eastsound, WA 98245 Todd & Shelby Silva c/o Permit Res., PO Box 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245 Barry & Janice Rose. c/o Permit Res., PO Box 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245 Mark Hoeppner, 13690 Pua Kenikeni St., Kalaheo, HI 96741 th Susan Harvey, 386 9 St Atlantic Beach FL 32233 Brian & Karla Pouillon, 288 Gull Cove Ln, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
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HEX Decisions: www.sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx Planning Commission decisions: http://www.sanjuanco.com/planning/planningcommissionactions.aspx County Council decisions:http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/ordinances.aspx and http://www.sanjuanco.com/council/resolutions.aspx
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED
Permits issued by the Department of Community Development are searchable at https://services.sanjuanco.com/Default.asp. Select “Citizen Services,” then “Permits and Inspections,” then “Permits Inquiry” and enter search parameters To search a date range, use two periods between the date entries, i.e., after “Issue Date,” enter 11/17/2014..11/21/2014 and after “Permit Status,” select “Issued.” This will return a table of permits issued for the date range in question. There is no need to enter a permit type, unless you want to narrow your search. There are also links available on our website. (San Juan County is providing this information as a public service, in recognition that there will be occasional down times due to system updates.)
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SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted Application Comments: Any file may be examined by SEPA Comment and Appeal: Anyone NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: HEX meetings on above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on appointment during regular business hours at the desiring to comment on the SEPA San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections Community Development, located at 135 Rhone Street, Determination can do so by submitting Bank Administrative Building downstairs meeting room, 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be Friday Harbor. Comment on Notices of Application can be a written statement to Community 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made submitted in writing to Community Development at P. O. Development, PO Box 947 (135 Rhone meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end St), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later comment prior to the hearing should submit a written file at Community Development. The County has determined that the requirements date for project comments specified above. Requests for than the comment date specified statement to Community Development, PO Box 947, for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been copies of project decisions or staff reports or requests to above. The SEPA Determination may Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan provide testimony in a public hearing for a project, may be be appealed to the HEX pursuant to be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or made by contacting Community Development: SJCC 18.80.140 within 21 days of the for a hearing may be obtained from Community federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197(360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 * Fax (360) 378-3922 date of the SEPA Determination. Development seven days prior to the hearing. 11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. dcd@sanjuanco.com NOTICE OF PERMITS: Information regarding all land use and building permits is available on the County’s website. A link is available on the Community Development homepage at: sanjuanco.com/cdp
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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS The Town of Friday Harbor will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 for the Spring Street Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Replacement Project. As soon thereafter as possible, the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids shall be addressed to Wayne Haefele PE, Public Works Director, Town of Friday Harbor, 60 Second Street, PO Box 219, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, and shall be labeled “Bid for Spring Street Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Replacement”. The work includes the furnishing of labor, materials, and equipment for installation of the Spring Street Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Replacement. The project is located in Friday Harbor, Washington in San Juan County. The base bid project consists of constructing 480 lineal feet of new 8” PVC water distribution main, 381 lineal feet of new 8” SDR 35 PVC Sewer and 245 lineal feet of new 30” double wall plastic storm drain on existing alignments along with 110 lineal feet of new 24” double wall plastic stormdrain on a new alignment. The work includes reconstruction of 11 existing metered water services of various sizes, replacement of 11 existing sewer laterals with new 6” side sewers to the curb line, replacement of 1 sanitary sewer manhole, replacement of 1 TYPE 2 storm manhole and one TYPE 1 catch basin, change-over of 1 existing fire hydrant, disinfection testing of the water facilities, air testing of sewer facil-
ities and restoration of the roadway section and HMA paving. The work of the base contract also includes temporary storm water BMP’s which must be in place and accepted before any other work is begun. Notice to proceed is scheduled for February 1, 2016. All work shall be complete in ninety (90) calendar days with the final HMA lift to be completed by April 30th. Construction costs are estimated between $375,000 and $425,000 dollars. The project is subject to Washington State Prevailing Wage Rates. Due to the location, with both sides of the street dedicated to restaurant, retail and professional businesses active during normal business hours and regularly unloading ferry traffic beginning at 5:20 am and ending at 9:25 pm, bidders are cautioned that working hours for this project will be 05:00pm to 1:00am, Monday thru Thursday. A pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13 2016 commencing at 11:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 60 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington. Wayne Haefele PE, Public Works Director for the Town, will be available to answer questions, and familiarize prospective bidders with the project. A tour of the project site will follow the prebid conference. Contractors may arrange site visits by contacting Mr. Haefele at (360) 378-2154. Bidding documents for the project are available through ARC Document Solutions and Northwest Contractors Network. Printed sets may be obtained at the office of Repro-
graphics Northwest (2730 Occidental Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98103, Tel 206-622-6000) for the cost of reproduction. Full size drawings are also available on request. Upon timely request, documents may be shipped or delivered for a non-refundable fee. Complete PDF Bid Documents are available for download free of charge at Northwest Contractors Network at URL www.nwcontractorsnetwork.com. On the website select Public Projects>Washington Projects>[Project Name]>Download PDF. To receive project addenda, bidders downloading files must register by clicking the “Add Me to The Planholder’s List” link. For assistance in obtaining printed bid documents or downloading files, contact Arc Document Solutions Bid Services at 206-622-6000, or by email at seattle.bid.service@earc.com. Plans and specifications may be inspected at the following locations beginning on January 4, 2016: Town of Friday Harbor; Builders Exchange; Spokane Construction Council; S.W. Washington Contractors Association; Tri-City Construction Council; Weekly Construction Reporter; and McGraw-Hill Construction / Dodge Plan Center. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty bond, or a certified or cashier’s check payable to the order of the Town of Friday Harbor in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid as a guaranty that the bidder will execute the contract if it be awarded in conformity with the bid form. The suc-
cessful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. The Town of Friday Harbor reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to determine which bid is, in the Town’s judgment, the lowest responsive and responsible bid of a bidder or group of bidders. The Town of Friday Harbor also reserves the right to waive any informalities in any bid and to delete or add any of the items listed in the bid as set forth herein. Bidders on this work must comply with all applicable governmental requirements including, but not limited to, affirmative action programs and other equal employment opportunity actions. Bids received after the time established for receiving bids will not be considered. Faxed bids will not be accepted. No bidder may withdraw a bid after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding ninety (90) calendar days. For additional information, please contact Wayne Haefele, Town of Friday Harbor Public Works Director, at (360) 378-2154. END REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS LEGAL NO. FH673639 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands December 23, 30, 2015.
The following ordinances have been adopted by the Town Council. ORDINANCE NO. 1585 - An ordinance amending Chapter amending Chapter 13.31 FHMC concerning stormwater connection charges was adopted by the Town Council on Thursday, December 17, 2015. ORDINANCE NO. 1586 - An ordinance adopting amendments to the 2015 Town Budget was adopted by the Town Council on Thursday, December 17, 2015. ORDINANCE NO. 1587 - An ordinance adopting salaries of elected officials and unrepresented personnel was adopted by the Town Council on Thursday, December 17, 2015. ORDINANCE NO. 1588 - An ordinance adopting the 2016 Town Budget was adopted by the Town Council on Thursday, December 17, 2015. The full text of these ordinances shall be forwarded upon request to the Town Clerk, POB 219, Friday Harbor, Washington, 98250 / (360) 378 - 2810 / amyt@fridayharbor.org. LEGAL NO. FH673640 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands December 16, 2015.
MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES Application for Coverage Under the General Permit for Biosolids Management Notice is hereby given that New RH, LLC (Roche Harbor Resort) Wastewater Treatment Plant has submitted an application to the Department of Ecology to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. A copy of the general permit can be found at: http://www. ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/biosolids/ pdf/BiosolidsManagement.pdf San Juan County has reviewed documentation previously submitted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has determined that for the purposes of this proposal, SEPA requirements have been satisfied. New RH, LLC Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) applies biosolids as a soil amendment to a Site currently owned by the New RH, LLC. Biosolids at the WWTP are processed from the activated sludge system to the aerated lagoon for further treatment and additional aerobic degradation of organic matter. Subsequently, solids are processed in the polishing lagoon for final clarification, storage, and stabilization. Waste activated sludge is also discharged to the polishing lagoon for further treatment and storage. The land application site is located on San Juan Island adjacent to the existing airfield located 1 mile NE of Roche Harbor. The biosolids will be beneficially used as a soil amendment to support agricultural use of the Site. Our permit application includes Site Specific Land Application Plans that address the management of our biosolids at these sites. Any person who wants to comment on this proposal or to request a public hearing or meeting must do so, in writing. Comments or requests must be submitted to Amber Corfman by January 25th, 2016. If you wish to be included on an Interested Parties List to receive notification of activities relating to this project, please notify, in writing, Brent Snow. New RH, LLC will provide written confirmation by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each interested person or organization that their name has been placed on the
list. Contact persons to receive questions, comments, or requests: Amber Corfman Regional Biosolids Coordinator Washington Department of Ecology Waste 2 Resources 3190 160th Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98008 (425) 649-7258 Brent Snow New RH, LLC. PO Box 4001 Roche Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 317-6155 Erika Shook, Director San Juan County Department of Community Development PO Box 947 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO: J673946 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands December 23, 2015. File No.: Trustee: 7236.26529 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Grantors: Carl R. Blake and Kimberly B. Blake, who also appears of record as Kimberly A. Blake, husband and wife Grantee: The Bank of New York Mellon, fka, The Bank of New York, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-4 Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2006 0125005 Tax Parcel ID No.: 361750001000 Abbreviated Legal: Lot 1, Limestone Point No. 2, San Juan Co., WA Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of 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 are 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: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/ind e x . c f m ? w e b L i s t A c t i o n = s e a rc h & s e a rc h state=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil le-
gal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On January 22, 2016, at 10:00 AM. inside the main lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street in the City of Friday Harbor, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property “Property”, situated in the County(ies) of SAN JUAN, State of Washington: Lot 1, Limestone Point No. 2 according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2 of Plats, at Page 4 in the Office of the Auditor of San Juan County, Washington. Situate in San Juan County, Washington. Commonly known as: 1286 San Juan Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 01/06/06, recorded on 01/25/06, under Auditor’s File No. 2006 0125005, records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from Carl R. Blake, and Kimberly B. Blake, who also appears of record as Kimberley A. Blake, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Landsafe Title of Washington, as Trustee, to secure an obligation “Obligation” in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns to The Bank of New York Mellon, fka, The Bank of New York, as trustee, for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-4, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor’s File No. 2010-0205011. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s or Borrower’s default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 09/11/2015. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $277,209.01 Late Charges $2,034.60 Lender’s Fees & Costs $1,219.18 Total Arrearage $280,462.79 Total Amount Due: $280,462.79 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $525,600.00, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 02/01/09, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation
as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on January 22, 2016. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 01/11/16 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 01/11/16 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 01/11/16 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Carl R. Blake aka Carl Ray Blake 1286 San Juan Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Kimberly B. Blake aka Kimberley A. Blake aka Kimberley B. Blake aka Kimberley Anne Blake 1286 San Juan Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Carl R. Blake aka Carl Ray Blake 20316 Northeast 140th Street Woodinville, WA 98077 Kimberly B. Blake aka Kimberley A. Blake aka Kimberley B. Blake aka Kimberley Anne Blake 20316 Northeast 140th Street Woodinville, WA 98077 Carl R. Blake aka Carl Ray Blake c/o Mary E. Schmitt 3525 Colby Avenue, Suite 100 Everett, WA 98201-4782 Kimberly B. Blake Kimberley Anne Blake c/o Mary E. Schmitt 3525 Colby Avenue, Suite 100 Everett, WA 98201-4782 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 08/04/15, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/08/15 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee’s fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OC-
CUPANTS 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 Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee’s rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USAForeclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Vonnie McElligott (425) 586-1900. (TS# 7236.26529 Blake, Carl R. and Kimberly B.) 1002.282301-File No. LEGAL NO. J673464 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 23, 2015 & January 13, 2016
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY UNIT OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF SUN RISE CONDOMINIUM, a Washington nonprofit corporation, Plaintiff, v. ESTATE OF STACIE SUZANNE MILAM, Deceased, JERAD ALAN GREY, her surviving spouse, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES OF STACIE SUZANNE MILAM, COMMUNITY FRAMEWORKS, a nonprofit Washington corporation, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, SAN JUAN COMMUNITY HOME TRUST, FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF SEATTLE, Defendants. NO. 15-2-05128-9 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: TO: THE ESTATE OF STACIE SUZANNE MILAM; AND TO: JERAD ALAN GREY; AND TO: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES OF STACIE SUZANNE MILAM; and AND TO: TO ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST, or
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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to-wit, within sixty (60) days after the 9th day of December, 2015, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiffs at their office address below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand in the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of this action is to foreclose on Plaintiff’s lien for all unpaid assessments and other lawful charges levied against the Defendant’s Unit, which is legally described as follows: Unit 4 of Sun Rise Condominium, as per the Condominium Declaration for said Condominium recorded at Auditor’s File No. 2011-0309009, and any amendments thereto, records of San Juan County, Washington. Date of first publication: December 9, 2015 Attorney for Plaintiffs: LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTON C. SKINNER Kathryn C. Loring, WSBA 37662 Attorney for Plaintiffs PO Box 668 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-2191 LEGAL NO. J672303 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 9, 16, 23, 30, January 6, 13, 2015. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate: NANCY K. LAMOUREUX, Deceased Probate No. 15-4-05063-8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the
claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Personal Representatives or the Co-Personal Representatives’ attorneys of record at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 23, 2015. Robin E. Schiff and Richard Lamoureux, Co-Personal Representatives c/o Law Offices of William J. Weissinger 425-B Caines Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Attorneys for Co-Personal Representatives Mimi M. Wagner, WSBA #36377 James P. Grifo, WSBA #45192 425-B Caines Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J674233 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands December 23, 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In re the Estate of: SALLY KNOX WINTON BRYAN, Decedent. No. 15-4-05057-3 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal
representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: December 16, 2015 Personal Representative: Jonathan Winton Bryan Attorney for Personal Representative: Stephen A. Brandli Address for Mailing or Service: Brandli Law PLLC PO Box 850 Friday Harbor, WA 98250-0850 BRANDLI LAW PLLC Dated: December 7, 2015 By: Stephen A. Brandli, WSBA #38201 Attorney for Personal Representative LEGAL NO. J672841 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 16, 23, 30, 2015. San Juan Islands Conservation District Board of Supervisors 2016 Election The San Juan Islands Conservation District is currently accepting applications for one open position on its Board of Supervisors. Candidates for this position must be a registered voter, reside within the boundaries of San Juan County, and be an agricultural producer to qualify. Supervisors must attend monthly Board Meetings to discuss and approve policy, plans and budget. Supervisors serve without compensation. The San Juan Islands Conservation District will hold an election for one open position of District Supervisor with a term of 3 years to begin May 19, 2016. The position is currently held by Henning Sehmsdorf whose term expires on May 19, 2016. The Board of Supervisors has elected Linda Lyshall to serve as the Election Supervisor.
To File as a Candidate: Please request an application by emailing linda@sjislandscd.org or call 360-378-6621. Candidate filing deadline is 12/31/2015. Applications may be submitted in person or by mail to either of the following organizations: San Juan Islands Conservation District Mailing Address: 350 Court Street, #10, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Office: 530 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA Washington State Conservation Commission Mailing Address: PO Box 47721, Olympia, WA 98504-7721 Office: 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey, WA 98503 Voting will be by mail only. Please request a ballot by sending an email to linda@sjislandscd.org, call 360-378-6621, or pick one up in person at 530 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Ballots must be requested between 1/1/2016 and 1/21/2016. All ballots must be received no later than 5:00pm on 02/02/16. LEGAL NO. SJ674298 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. December 23, 30, 2015. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: FREDERICK G. POPHAM, Deceased. NO. 15-4-05067-1 NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) The notice agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of filing a copy of this notice with the court, the notice agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the court as are available on the date of the filing of this notice with the court, a cause number regarding the decedent has not been issued to any other notice agent and a personal representative of the decedent’s estate has not been appointed. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time
the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.42.070 by serving on or mailing to the notice agent or the notice agent’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the notice agent’s declaration and oath were filed. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the notice agent served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.42.020 (2)(c); or four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.42.050 and 11.42.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: December 16, 2015 The notice agent declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/David G. Popham DAVID G. POPHAM Notice Agent DATE: 7 Dec 2015 PLACE OF SIGNING: Friday Harbor, Washington Attorney for Notice Agent: Carla J. Higginson HIGGINSON BEYER 175 Second Street North Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Address for mailing or service: 175 Second Street North Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Court of notice agent’s oath and declaration and cause number: San Juan Co. Superior Court, Cause No. 15-4-05067-1 LEGAL NO. J673307 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 16, 23, 30, 2015.
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Not all of the electrical lines go underground By Leslie Kelly
Special to the Journal
When you’re sitting in a cold, dark house with nothing warm to eat, and you’ve been without electricity for hours on end, it’s easy to question why all power lines aren’t placed underground. And that’s what a lot of Orcas and Shaw island residents were thinking recently.
About 3,300 customers of the Orcas Power and Light Company were without electricity for about 30 hours beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. According to Theresa Haynie, communication specialist for OPALCO, a major gust of wind – at possibly 60 miles an hour – blew down a large tree that hit a major transmission line
along Indian Cove Road on Shaw Island. Seven transmission poles snapped at their bases and toppled towards the OPALCO submarine terminal at the end of the road. OPALCO dispatched crews, material and equipment from Lopez, San Juan and Orcas islands to repair the transmission lines, Haynie said. OPALCO line crews worked late into night
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on Dec. 6, continuing well into the night Dec. 7 and the early hours of Dec. 8 to restore service. As is often the case after a long power outage, Haynie and others at OPALCO began hearing questions about why the cooperative’s lines aren’t buried underground to prevent falling trees from taking down the lines. According to Haynie, about 86 percent of OPALCO’s lines are underground. She explained that the co-op gets it’s power from Bonneville Power Administration and power is carried to the islands through massive underwater submarine cables. The power then comes ashore to transmission lines that run overhead on poles to distribution lines that are buried underground. The distribution lines service both residential and business customers. “Throughout the 20-ish islands that we serve, there are some 1,800 to 2,000 power poles,” she said. “Most of the lines that are visible are transition lines.” And she said those are the lines that are impractical to bury underground. “It’s not just digging a hole and putting down lines,” Haynie said. “The easements we now have on the overhead lines aren’t transferable to the ground. We would have to go through an environmental approval process because we would be digging huge trenches.” Too, the lines would have
to be insulated. “These are very high wattage lines,” she said. “They have to be encased in conduit and then put in cement before they can go underground. And, we have to build vaults, so that we can have access to the lines.” Repairing underground lines is expensive, running $20,000 to $60,000 for each splice. “And generally, those types of repairs to underground lines can take from five to nine days before the power is restored,” Haynie added. Overall, the cost to OPALCO to bury its transmission lines would be nearing $50 million. “The cost of underground lines can be anywhere from four to 14 times the cost of overhead lines,” she said, noting that as a co-op that would send members rates beyond a reasonable cost. “We are aware of the vulnerability of some of our lines, but as a co-op our financial structure is based on the cost of service.” Another issue, she said, is the geography of the islands. “There’s a lot of rough terrain,” she said. “There are rocky areas. We’d have to blast through the rock to bury lines in some places.” In the most recent storm, seven transmission lines were taken down. The tree that fell was 120 feet tall, and nearly 60 feet from OPALCO’s right-of-way. The company’s average right-ofway is about 10 feet around the power poles, which it must maintain.
All of Shaw Island and most of Orcas was without power during the most recent wind storm. OPALCO was able to re-route some power to allow for a grocery store and schools to be open, Haynie said. General Manager Foster Hildreth said many people went “above and beyond the call of duty to assist us.” He mentioned the Washington State Ferries captain and crew, who came back to the terminal to help load equipment on the ferries, the Orcas Village Store that delivered coffee and pizza, Hardy Schmidt, local equipment operator on Shaw Island, the OPALCO engineering staff members, and “most importantly, our dedicated and professional field and line crew.” The last time power was out on the islands for any significant amount of time, Haynie said, was during ice and wind storms in 1989 and 1991. “In some parts of the islands, people were without power for two weeks,” she said. Since then, the company has buried more of its distributions to homes and businesses to help ease the potential of customers being without power. The board of directors for OPALCO meets monthly and to review an outage report, Haynie said. “They look at the causes storms, trees, humans, even animals,” Haynie said. “It (burying more lines) does get discussed.”
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