Journal of the San Juans, January 13, 2016

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NEWS | Update on Shoreline Master Pro­ gram [2] OPINION | Looking at the bigger picture in our marine ecosystem [7] ARTS | High school students present ‘The NeverEnding Story’ [9] SPORTS | Check out scores, highlights and more [16]

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County Councilman Rick Hughes Q&A

Journal reporter Heather Spaulding sat down with San Juan County Councilman Rick Hughes, District 2, to discuss last year’s successes, issues and goals for the future. The Orcas councilman is beginning his fourth year.

Journal: What were at least three major accomplishments of the County Council this year?

Rick Hughes: 1. Roads and infrastructure San Juan County Councilman Jamie Stephens was able to bring

in a bunch of money from the state. I think it was roughly three million dollars for road projects.

Any time you can get money from the state that is important. We have five road projects on the list for next year, getting prepped for that.

We were able to get a bill passed through Olympia that allows San Juan County to use road funds for marine facility projects. That was a fun project to work on. The Cattle Point Road project was finished.

This was where a county road ran through the national park and there was a great deal of concern about erosion on the roads coastal side, so it was rerouted to higher elevation. It (the project) took about ten years from start to finish.

2. Legislation and budgeting (Editor’s Note: Three ordinances were adopted by the council, approving the Eastsound Subarea Plan updates late last year. The council has most recently expanded the public participation time for the Shoreline Master Program. See page 2) We passed the Eastsound Subarea Plan and we are really close to passing the Shoreline Master Program.

I’m hoping we will have that completed by Jan. 31, 2016, at

the latest. Once we pass the SMP we will have passed, in the last three years, every state required legislation. That is a pretty great accomplishment. One of the most important things we did last year was passing the budget for a third year in a row. We continue to put away money in our rainy day fund. We have paid off the Solid Waste Excise Bond, and at the end of the year we reduced the tax by 1.5 percent. We are doing a lot of the things we promised to do like being efficient in government and providing good services.

3. Inter-Governmental Cohesion We have worked really hard to co-exist and work together with the Town of Friday Harbor.

Wherever the town goes the county has to be a part of that, so we need to work together.

I am really proud of our county employees too. I’ve noticed over the last few years, not that people haven’t worked hard in the past, but since I’ve been here, I feel like people are really working incredibly hard. I just saw a number from the San Juan County Economic Development Council that showed San Juan County’s time to turn around permits is the quickest it has been in ten years.

So I feel like people are working really hard to solve problems and

Orcas broadband upgrade, FH is next

By Leslie Kelly

Special to the Journal

Living on an island has its advantages. But sometimes there are disadvantages, and internet connection and speed are among them.

Rock Island Communications, a division of Orcas Power and Light Cooperative, however, has plans to deal with that.

Rock Island Communication is bringing fiber optic internet to the islands, which will allow businesses and residents to have high speed internet, according to Dan Burke, spokesman for Rock Island Communications.

“People who don’t live on an island don’t understand what it’s like to not have high speed internet available when you need it or want it,” Burke said. “So the county, OPALCO and Rock Island Communications have made this a priority for island residents and business owners.”

It’s a real task to bring internet to rural areas, and in cases like the islands, where the

population isn’t large, companies like Comcast find that it’s not worth the investment, he said.

Thus, OPALCO committed to making it happen and set aside $4.5 million to help fund the project.

Currently, Rock Island is working with businesses in the Eastsound area of Orcas Island, hoping to get enough of them interested so that the fiber optic network can be laid.

As Burke explained, fiber optic is the platinum standard of telecommunications service.

Fiber optic allows communication to move at the speed of light, and the name itself refers to tiny strains of glass fiber that are bundled together in cables. These fibers transmit light pulses which allow communication data to be transmitted and read.

Eastsound is the pilot project for the broader plan of bringing broadband to the islands.

According to Burke, Friday Harbor presents more of a challenge to Rock Island because of a

longer tourism season, more developed terrain and there are more than 100 businesses that potentially will need work.

“We can’t afford to make mistakes,” said Burke.

To bring broadband to Friday Harbor, Rock Island staff will be working on areas dependent on business and traffic. The terrain of busy streets and sidewalks that will require jackhammers will be more difficult when it comes to the installation.

That is what they plan on working on Friday Harbor in the winter months when tourism is low.

But Burke makes it clear that getting broadband to Friday Harbor is high on their list.

“All of this is in an effort to serve everybody right,” he said.

There are businesses in town currently connected from pre-existing fiber optic and Rock See BROADBAND, Page 3

move the county forward.

Journal: What were some issues that the council could have handled better this year?

(Editor’s Note: On Oct. 9, a public records lawsuit was filed by Sheryl Albritton against San Juan County. According to the complaint several documents were withheld from a public records request. A settlement was reached by the end of the year, resulting with the county paying $ 22,501 plus legal and attorney’s fees.)

RH: The answer is the public records issue. I wish we could have understood the scope of the situation sooner.

I wish we could have filed the contract with union employees faster, not extending into the new year. I don’t know what we could have done differently, but I hate going into a new year not having certainty for employees (regarding their health care and benefits).

Every day you learn a little on how to be better council person.

If we could have figured out a better way to handle the Growler and Prowlers out of Whidbey.

(This has been an ongoing issue over the last couple of years, primarily on Lopez and the South See Q&A, Page 3

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The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls.

Dec. 30 • A Lopez Island deputy took a report from the post office of several parcel thefts that had occurred around Christmas. Empty packaging had been turned into the post office after it was discovered discarded at a local park.

The matter remains under investigation.

• Deputies on patrol identified a subject in the Friday Harbor area who had an outstanding felony warrant.

The subject was arrested and booked into the San Juan County Jail without incident.

• A Lopez Island resident reported hearing a woman yelling in the vicinity of Shark Reef Road. The deputy determined that the woman was actually calling for her dog and that no one was in distress. No further action was required.

• Deputies responded to a bar in Friday Harbor to deal with an intoxicated male.

The male had assaulted a customer and left prior to deputies arriving. Deputies

located the male in the area of Spring and Price Street.

The suspect assaulted both officers during the arrest.

• A deputy responded to a Lopez Island residence regarding a trouble unknown complaint. The deputy determined that the home owner unintentionally dialed 911. No further action was required.

Dec. 31 • An Orcas resident was cited for passing in a no passing zone.

• A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle because the driver was not wearing the safety belt. The traffic stop occurred in the Town of Friday Harbor.

The driver was subsequently arrested and booked on the charge of driving with a suspended license in the third degree.

• An Orcas resident met a deputy at the substation and requested report for verbal threats received over a civil matter. The reporting person did not request any further investigation at this time.

• Lopez deputies were dispatched to the ferry landing for a disruptive ferry

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passenger. The subject was gone on the deputies’ arrival and was not located.

• Deputies arrested a male subject on San Juan Island pursuant to an arrest warrant. The male subject attempted to flee out the back of the property and deputies placed him under arrest.

• A deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign and subsequently arrested the driver for DUI. The vehicle was impounded for the mandatory 12 hours after a DUI arrest and the driver was later released with a notice to appear in court.

• Deputies responded to a noise complaint in Friday Harbor, which turned out to be a juvenile drinking party.

Seven persons were arrested and charged with minor possessing/consuming alcohol and one was charged with furnishing. All parties were cited and parents contacted.

• A San Juan County Sheriff deputy performed a traffic stop on a vehicle.

The driver was later determined to be driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and or drugs. The driver was arrested, processed and released with a promise to appear in court.

Jan. 1 • An infraction was issued to a person for illegally riding an ATV on a county road, not having turn signals at night, and no insurance.

• Deputies were dispatched to an argument at a bar in Eastsound. Parties were separated.

• A deputy responded to a residence on San Juan Island to investigate a domestic dispute. The deputy found that the incident was a verbal dispute only and no further action was taken.

Jan. 2 • A Lopez Island woman misjudged where the driveway entrance was to a local business and ended up stuck in the ditch. A good samaritan pulled the vehicle out.

There was minor damage to the vehicle. No citation was issued.

Jan. 3 • A Lopez Island deputy responded with EMS to a reported intentional prescription drug overdose.

The person was airlifted to a mainland hospital.

• A Lopez deputy was dispatched to a reported shoplifting at the Lopez Village Market. The juvenile suspect was identified and located off-site. The suspect admitted to the theft and was trespassed from the business.

Jan. 4 • A Lopez deputy responded to a single vehi-

cle rollover collision on Center Road. The juvenile female driver sustained minor injuries. An investigation showed the vehicle encountered ice and slid off the road.

• The reporting deputy was dispatched to the Friday Harbor area in reference to a domestic disturbance. The reporting deputy arrived and contacted the involved parties. The incident was found to be verbal in nature.

The parties agreed to separate. No enforcement action was needed.

• The reporting deputy was contacted by a caller in reference to a malicious mischief which occurred in the Friday Harbor area. The reporting party advised that sometime over the last two weeks, a vehicle was spraypainted.

Jan. 5 • A Lopez Island woman reported a possible impaired driver traveling northbound on Center Road, Lopez Island. A deputy located the vehicle parked-unoccupied at the ferry landing shortly after the departure of a mainland ferry.

• Deputies responded to the Orcas Ferry Landing on a reported unwanted person. Contact was made with the suspect. The suspect would not listen to lawful orders given and was arrested for obstructing a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.

Update on shoreline program

By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter

On Jan. 5 a group of concerned citizens asked the San Juan County Council to hold more public meetings regarding the Shoreline Master Program, which was first released in draft form Nov. 30.

The Shoreline Master Program applies to more than 400 miles of shoreline in the county, and has not had an overhaul since 1998.

The SMP dictates what sort of development may or may not occur on the shoreline within the county, designates zones of development and gives protection to portions of sensitive areas along the coast.

It is also supposed to encourage public access of the coastline in the county.

“We respectfully request that San Juan County hold more public meetings to ensure full participation by the community,” the petition reads, “And that there be at least one additional public hearing no earlier than Feb. 1 prior to adopting the Shoreline Master Program update.”

The petition currently has 488 signatures, and organizers are looking for 15,000 by Feb. 14.

On Jan. 5, the council decided to have three town-hall style meetings on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands to present the major changes that are being made to the SMP and to answer people’s questions.

The county council will be in atten-

dance with accompanying staff from the Department of Community Development.

The council extended the public comment period for one week in December regarding the SMP after numerous residents said that the time period after the draft was presented was too short to adequately look at the changes and make public comment.

“We’re doing our best, while not slowing down the overall process, to continue to outreach to people about what changes are in the SMP,” said councilman Rick Hughes.

The council began deliberations Monday, Jan. 11, and will not take a vote on the SMP until mid to late February, Hughes said.

The presentations on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Island will be followed by a question and answer period. County council and staff will be in attendance.

The San Juan Island meeting was on Tuesday, Jan. 12. See www.sanjuanjournal. com for details on the presentation.

The other island meetings are as follows: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station, 45 Lavender Lane, Orcas Island Thursday, Jan. 14, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, 204 Village Road, Lopez Island Shoreline Master Program documents can be found at www.sanjuanco.com/smp/ smpdocs.aspx.

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Q&A

Continued from page 1 end of San Juan due to changes in the navy’s training on Whidbey Island.)

I know its difficult because we don’t have control, but it does cause a lot of people hardship. In a selfish way I am glad they (the navy) are there because they have a search and rescue team. This year 30 people have been flown off using that search and rescue. They have become a life line to our community in a way. I want to support the navy and what they do, but on the other hand, can they be a good neighbor? Maybe they could reroute their planes a little so they aren’t flying over community centers and housing areas?

Journal: How did the Albritton Public Records Request lawsuit change how the county handles records requests?

RH: I don’t think we were completely aware of the volume of record requests we

Broadband Continued from page 1

Island has upgraded and extended those connections to buildings where possible.

“We’ve done what we can,” he said. “We just need our ducks in a row to move forward.”

In the project Rock Island is offering to Orcas, the internet connection speed is 100 times faster than the basic DSL offered in the county today, Burke said.

The cables will be buried 18 inches deep and every home or business that signs on will get a dedicated strain.

In order to make the system affordable to the approximately 15,000

were getting. Last year alone we received something like 500 requests. But, anything bad that happens, hopefully something good happens out of it.

The main things that we’ve done is that Stephens volunteered to be the councilman in charge. We have invested in software to speed up the process, and we are now meeting weekly with staff to make sure that those requests are a priority.

Any department that does not make records requests a priority, if the county is hit financially due to a public records request, that department may be hit with financial cuts. Transparency in government is 100 percent paramount, so speeding up our response is important.

Journal: What are some goals for the county council in 2016? (Editor’s note: The council won’t officially set their goals until Jan. 15.)

RH: We want to support the fiber capability OPALCO is working on (see page 1). OPALCO acquired Rock Island last

residents of the San Juan Islands, Rock Island is suggesting that neighbors ban together and share in the costs. Burke said typical construction costs are from $1,500 to $6,000 depending on the density, topography and distance to the “backbone” which is the main source of the fiber optic network.

In most cases, he said there will be a middle and a last mile that will need to be placed. The middle mile brings the service from the backbone to the street. The last mile brings the service from the street to individual businesses or homes.

“In most cases, the cost of that is about $2,500 for each step,” Burke said. “Or about

$5,000 to get connected.”

But he said that pays off in that property values are expected to increase about 3.1 percent with the high speed internet connection.

So for the typical island home valued at $425,000, the increase in value is $12,000 to $13,000 or double what the investment is.

And to help with the cost, Rock Island has an incentive of $1,500 per home investment toward the overall building cost. This can be applied to either the middle mile or the last mile costs.

The company suggests getting the neighborhood to come together and commit to the middle mile and then applying the $1,500 to each individual home that is par-

February, and has been working on installing a broadband system for San Juan County.

There is no one else out there willing to provide this kind of infrastructure, so we need to support them. It’s really important we don’t have dead zones where cell phones and three-way radios are unusable, so if someone is in need we can help. Also once we get broadband, huge environmentally friendly economic opportunities will open up.

Since I am the (ferry advisory committee representative), travel and international travel is a priority to me. We have been having conversations with a governmental body in the Canadian Gulf Islands called the Islands Trust to try to come up with a way to travel between the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands.

We are hoping to do a test run this summer with a passenger (walk-on only) ferry.

How cool, for example, would it be if you could walk on a ferry for like 20 bucks and ticipating for the last mile connection. Participants can also decide to get a $20 a month discount to their services, rather than a lump sum.

But, Burke said, this is only available if each property owner signs on now, not at a later date. He also said Islanders Bank has created a loan program to help local residents afford the start up costs.

Burke stressed how important it is for business owners to be a part of the program.

“What’s happening right now is that we’re working in the Eastsound area and we need at least 30 businesses to say ‘Yes,’” he said.

“Once that happens, the

Orcas teacher’s trial moved to March

By Colleen Smith Armstrong Publisher

The trial of Gerald Grellet-Tinner, 59, an Orcas High School teacher who pled not guilty to having a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student of his, has been moved to March 7. The original date was set for Jan. 11.

On Feb. 26, a pre-trial omnibus hearing will be held to determine the admissibility of evidence.

Grellet-Tinner has been charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, which is a felony. He is being represented by Lawrence Delay of Friday Harbor.

The alleged sexual encounters occurred with one of Grellet-Tinner’s science class students in early October.

Sheriff Ron Krebs told the Journal in October that although the student was 18 years old, which is older than the age of consent in Washington state, the two also had a teacher-student relationship. According to San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord, the state legislature changed the age of a minor to age 21 if that person is a student of a teacher - not age 18.

“If the student was under 18, the charge would have been rape of a child,” Krebs said.

After an investigation by the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office and an outside investigator retained by the Orcas Island School District, a search warrant was served to Grellet-Tinner at his residence on Orcas Island. Investigators removed items that possibly contained DNA evidence.

“At that time we took him into custody,” Krebs said.

Grellet-Tinner was arrested in late October. His bail was posted at $100,000 which he posted the money himself and

was released.

According to Orcas School Superintendent Eric Webb, the district took immediate action as soon as the allegations were made by placing the teacher on administrative leave, notifying the San Juan County Sheriff ’s Department and obtaining an investigator. This is Grellet-Tinner’s first year as a teacher for the school.

For a full story visit www.sanjuanjournal.com.

go to Pender or Saturna for the day? We are also working with TSA to have direct flights to Canada out of Friday Harbor so you wouldn’t have to fly all the way to Seattle and back.

This council has been able to think broadly to fulfill our responsibilities. We need think out of the box to provide the services we have. I have huge concerns with mental health care, rental assistance, funding at the federal and state level, that could trickle down to us. We need to be aware of what our issues are and try to address them, so we can continue.

Journal: When are the county council elections in 2016?

RH: The San Juan and Orcas seats are open this year. I have already filed with the Federal Elections Commission, so I am planning on running. The election would be held that second Tuesday in November.

I’m looking forward for the opportunity to serve this community for another four years.

project can get underway and service would be available within the year.”

Mary Clure, president of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber has endorsed the project.

“This is such an opportunity,” Clure said. “It’s being subsidized to keep the cost down and it’s so important for businesses to get connected.”

If the project is successful in Eastsound, then the business district of Friday Harbor will be next, followed by Lopez Island.

“It’s easy for people to say that we’ve chosen to live

on an island and just have to deal with slow internet,” Burke said. “But we have many important businesses and even home businesses that operate here. We contribute to the economy and we need to have the best possible service we can.”

And, he added, with high speed internet emergency communications in the event of a disaster or accidents will improve greatly.

Burke said he’s available to answer questions at 360375-7050.

For more go to www. rockisland.com.

Cali Bagby contributed to this piece.

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Nature Institute winter lecture series San Juan Nature Institute’s annual winter lecture series in collaboration with University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs begins on Thursday Jan. 21 with a lecture by Adam Summers with the intriguing title: Biomaterials from the Sea – a naturalist swims with Edison. The lectures are open to the public and take place in The Commons, at UW Friday Harbor Labs at 7 p.m.

On Feb. 4, Timothy Dwyer will offer a talk on Modern Voyages of Exploration: Teleprescence, Cabled Oceanography, and Giant Robots aboard E/V Nautilis and R/V Thompson.

In summer of 2015, Dwyer was selected to join the team on board Exploration Vessel Nautilis as Communications Fellow, then transferred to UW Research Vessel Thompson, experiences he shares with his students at Spring Street International School, and with SJNI. Join SJNI for stories, and pictures, of life on hydrothermal vents, marine forensic studies, subduction zones and continental shelves and the trials of steering giant robots in murky waters.

Megan Dethier will present the third in our series with a talk on Armoring on Salish Sea shorelines: Documented impacts

and implications for future actions. Dethier is associate director of UW Friday Harbor Labs and is eminently qualified to speak on this topic as her research focuses on basic and applied aspects of the ecology of marine and estuarine shorelines. Her talk will be on Feb. 25.

On March 30 come to the lecture to learn 25 things you did not know about sharks!

Gene Helfman, resident of Lopez Island and Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia has studied fish conservation for his entire career and will share his knowledge of sharks with us.

The Arthur Whiteley Lecture Series was named in honor of the late Arthur Whiteley, former board member of SJNI whose enthusiasm for the series was instrumental in bringing current science to island audiences for a decade. The lectures are free, though donations are welcomed. Each will take place at 7 p.m. in The Commons at Friday Harbor Labs. Flashlights are recommended to negotiate the parking lot behind The Commons. All are welcome For further information visit www.sjnature.org.

A word from Hospital Commissioner Harrington

By Monica Harrington Special to the Journal

I am now officially a public hospital district commissioner. There was to have been an audit review meeting yesterday Jan. 6 (which would have been my first meeting in office) but that has been delayed pend-

ing further action related to the Attorney General’s Medicaid fraud investigation. (The auditors basically want to understand what’s happening on that front before they start closing out 2013/2014.)

Our first regularly scheduled meeting will be Jan. 27. Given that it’s the first regular meeting of the year, I am expecting that election of officers will be on the agenda. The approved agenda will be posted at www. sjcphd.org.

I have a lot of ideas for what I want to dive into, but of course also want to hear from you. Among the items on my list (not necessarily all for January): • strategic planning process for EMS levy proposal • review of legal situa-

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tion, including the AG’s Medicaid fraud inquiry, but also ongoing compliance with other WA State laws • assessment of health services available compared to community need • stronger connection with San Juan County Board of Health • cost and service delivery transparency for all San Juan Public Hospital District-funded services what services are available, how much do they cost, what can we do to serve islanders better and operate with more efficiency As a commissioner, I intend to honor Washington state law, which essentially says that the people’s business will be conducted in the open and open to public scrutiny. I encourage you to come to public meetings, to ask questions and to email me if there are issue/questions you want me to address in my official capacity. My email is harrington@sjcphd.org.

We have a lot of work to do in the next year. I recently sent my fellow commissioners two reports as background reading that I hope will be helpful for mapping

out our decision-making process as it relates to EMS and any levy proposal to be put before voters.

The first is a strategic planning document that was developed by King County. The second is an overview/analysis of EMS services that was developed for Oak Bluffs, Mass., a town on Martha’s Vineyard.

I am a firm believer that borrowing from other’s experience and good ideas (especially if they’re available via public documents) is one of the most costeffective things we can do.

The combo of these two documents is interesting as background/perspective/ context as we move forward.

King County is the most populous county in Washington and has more resources to think strategically about how to plan for emergency services.

King County also has challenges we don’t face - e.g., the diversity of cultural/ language issues. They are bound by Wash. state law and I like the approach they took to longer-term strategic planning (2014-2019), and am mindful that many of the challenges San Juan

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Oak Bluffs is resource constrained, but has faced many of the same challenges we face with respect to being a seasonal, island community, with a small local hospital and an ongoing need to stabilize and transport patients with critical needs to mainland facilities. I think the combo makes for interesting reading.

One high level issue that is of major importance are the different thresholds required for voter approval of a levy. A new state law was passed in 2012 that allows for the continuation of an existing PHD levy with a simple majority. From a practical standpoint, this

means that if we continue the EMS levy at the current rate, 50 percent or more of voters need to approve it.

If a new levy with different terms is proposed, then 60-plus percent of voters will need to approve it.

The public’s input on these types of issues will be important moving forward.

We are also slated to discuss the PeaceHealth contract in the next meeting (per Commissioner Barbara Sharp’s input at the last meeting) very specifically as it relates to what services should be made available to island residents. This type of back and forth is expressly called for in the existing contract. If you have input or ideas, I encourage you to submit them to the hospital district board.

‘Treasures’ case progresses

By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter

A case alleging misuse of fees brought against the county

by Community Treasures is still under review by Judge Eaton after an hour-long hearing on Jan. 8.

The case was first initiated March 9 in San Juan County Superior Court, alleging that the San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department over-billed Community Treasures, previously known as Consignment Treasures, for building and land-use fees, and for the alleged misuse of the fees that they had collected, and that they were owed a refund of $1.2 million in total.

In July, Judge Donald E. Eaton made a partial decision put forward by the defendant, who requested that the case be re-filed following procedures under the Land Use Petition Act. Under LUPA. Petitions have a 21 day deadline, which would force Community Treasure’s petition to fall outside of that deadline, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

According to San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Gaylord, who is defending the county, Judge Eaton said he was ready to dismiss the case but needed to review a statement submitted by Frank Penwell of Community Treasures.

Follow the Journal for updates on the case.

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Annual Native Plant Sale Bingo with Soroptimists

By Master Gardener Jane Wentworth

Happy New Year!

It is time again for our Annual Native Plant Sale. The sale is scheduled for March 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands. Now is the time to think about what to plant in late winter and early spring as we pour over plant and seed catalogs.

This year’s sale offers 20 species of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and perennials including favorites like Red Flowering Currant, Evergreen Huckleberry and some new and noteworthy additions like Pacific Bleeding Heart, Licorice Fern, and Blue Elderberry. Some species have been selected particularly for being somewhat drought tolerant. Native plants are beautiful in the garden and landscape, are beneficial for wildlife, and improve habitat and plant diversity. Once established, native plants tend to require less maintenance and fertilizers than other landscape plants.

The sale on San Juan Island will be at the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor, the Orcas Island Grange, and at Sunset Builders on

Lopez.

All are invited that day to visit our Native Plant and Gardening Expo sponsored by the San Juan Conservation District.

We are working again with the San Juan Conservation District this year to present a Native Plant Workshop prior to the plant sale. This free workshop will be open to the public and is co-sponsored by the San Juan Conservation District and the San Juan Master Gardener Foundation. The date and time will be determined, stay tuned for details!

Plant quantities are limited, so order now. The deadline for pre-orders is March 1. See order forms on the San Juan Master Gardener’s new website at www.mgfsjc.org for a complete list of plants and descriptions.

This year islanders can either order online or print out and mail in your order.

For more information and the entire list of plants, to order online or print an order form, go to www.mgfsjc.org or call WSU Extension at 378-4414.

On Saturday, Jan. 16 Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor will have bingo at the Mullis Center beginning at 2 p.m. Three more games will be held at the Mullis Center: Jan. 23, Jan. 30, and Feb. 6 all from 2 to 4 p.m.

Bingo books for ten rounds with three cards per round will be sold at the door for $5 each. Players are welcome to purchase multiple books in order to play more cards. There will be modest cash prizes offered and refreshments will be sold at the break. Families are welcome.

If you would like to see a regular bingo game in the community, come support this event.

For more information

on this event contact Necia Quast at collquas@aim. com. The money raised at this event will support Soroptimist scholarships and awards, the Cancer Transportation Fund, Women’s Emergency Fund, and other important projects.

Founded in 1996, the Friday Harbor club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Friday Harbor members

join with almost 80,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to communitybased projects benefiting women and girls.

In Friday Harbor the club raises and donates over $40,000 and thousands of volunteer hours each year to community projects.

For more information about how Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls, visit their website, www.sifri.org or see them on Facebook.

FIBER UPDATE

Grief Support Group here to help

Rock Island Communications has been busy installing fiber optic broadband to homes and businesses around the county. This historic undertaking will provide fast, reliable Internet up to 200Mbps+ to those who want it.

Hospice of San Juan will offer its 2016 Grief Support Group to anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one. This professionally facilitated group offers participants an opportunity to share their individual experiences and to acquire tools and resources for coping with their personal grief.

Registration is open for the four week session of 2016 Grief Support Group, which begins Feb. 2 and continues through Feb. 23. The group, which meets Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m., is facilitated by Lenore Bayuk, MN, ACNS. Bayuk has been a nurse for more than 45 years and a psychosocial nurse specialist for more than 40 years.

She has worked with loss and grief in her own life and professionally as a nurse and psychotherapist. Lenore also facilitates the annual Grief and Loss: Getting through the

We’re currently managing hundreds of construction projects countywide. Here are some of the groups we’ve been working with to date:

This is a NEW YEAR

You NEED a new MOTOR

Holiday Season program co-sponsored by Hospice of San Juan and the San Juan Island Library.

Contact Lenore Bayuk at 360-378-3636, ext. 1, to register.

Early registration is advised as the number of participants is limited.

A donation of $5 - 25 per weekly session is suggested to sustain this program; however, sessions are open to all regardless of ability to pay.

SAN JUAN COMMUNITY THEATRE 100 Second Street Friday Harbor, WA

Friday, January 15 • 7:30 pm

Off the Rock!

S ` Authorized Sales and Service Center

The Beauty of Dared Expression Colorado’s Ethie Friend and Gary Grundei showcase the majesty and mystery of the human voice in this unique concert/lecture/demo.

Tickets: Adult $15; Student Reserved $8

Plus! Two-day voice workshop January 16-17.

Thu.-Sat., January 21-23 • 7:30 pm Sunday, January 24 • 2:00 pm Friday Harbor High School Drama Group

The Neverending Story

Adapted by David Craig; Based on the novel written

by Michael Ende Directed by Jenni Merritt The power of books comes alive in this imaginative adventure featuring more than 25 island high school students.

665 Mullis Street, FH 360-378-6202

Business Partner: Kings Market Tickets: Adult $16; Student Reserved $8; $5 Student RUSH For more event info or to purchase tickets:

www.sjctheatre.org SJCT Box Office: 378-3210

Current Group Projects: Elderberry on Orcas Island Matia View on Orcas Island Morning Light on Orcas Island Suncrest on Orcas Island Whiskey Hill on Lopez Island Cape San Juan on San Juan Island Mineral Point on San Juan Island Spring Point on Orcas Island Mineral Heights on San Juan Island The Highlands on San Juan Island Upcoming Group Projects: LCLT Tuatara Rd on Lopez Island Cayou Valley on Orcas Island Gary Oak on San Juan Island Portland Fair Area on San Juan Island Panorama Place on San Juan Island Brown Island on Brown Island Salmon Point on Lopez Island

MONTHLY FIBER MEETUPS You Can Get Connected Too! Learn more about organizing at rockisland.com, or attend one of our monthly meetings.

MONTHLY FIBER MEETUPS Monthly Group Organizer Meeting: Learn more about organizing your group at this session.

Next Meeting: January 13, 2016 – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

This meeting will be held on Orcas Island (meetings will rotate islands every month).

Rock Island communIcatIons 208 Enchanted Forest Rd., Suite D Eastsound, WA 98245 rockisland.com

OPINION

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Letters to the Editor Get involved

I would like to encourage all Democratic and independent-minded voters of San Juan County to get involved with the upcoming presidential caucus Saturday, March 26 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. locations will be published.

This will be very important because this will be our

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chance to bypass all the monied interests corrupting our democracy. This is a grass roots meeting to offer support and debate for those hoping to be our presidential nominee. If you are at least 17 and will be 18 by Nov. 8 you are encouraged to come. You may register at the caucus.

I urge people to become familiar with Bernie Sanders. You may have noticed that the large media companies very rarely discuss the important issues he raises, let alone include him in any political conversations. That is by design. Use the Internet.

One of the few places where the truth is still allowed to be spread to the masses.

Take some time out of your busy day trying to survive and hear what Bernie has to say. You will not be disappointed. He speaks to the common man, the decent and honest. Those who don’t believe greed is good. He believes that we are stronger when united than divided. Hear him out; then, tell your neighbor; then, come to the caucus.

That is how he will win the Democratic nomination.

It’s how the people will win over corrupt business and government. From the bottom up. For all of us. For we the people. Make this the best year ever.

WALTER COOTER San Juan Island

Vote on school levy

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tunity to chair the San Juan Island School District Capital Facilities Levy Committee. As the election date is rapidly approaching this Feb. 9, I wanted to take a moment to share with the community the process by which the final facilities improvement recommendation was made.

First, I think it is important to note the committee of 10 members represented a good cross section of our community and included professionals and retirees, parents of students in our district, as well as several community members who had no direct involvement with our school district on a daily basis.

The process began with an extensive list of “potential” projects suggested by the faculty and staff of each of our three schools.

We vetted that list with the principals of each school to ensure we understood the scope and scale of the suggested project. Then as a group we toured each facility to directly inspect the areas associated with each proposal.

During these inspections, we were able to capitalize on the professional experience of our committee members which in many cases resulted with a revised or improved suggested plan of action and associated reduction in potential costs.

Not all projects made the final list. In fact, in order to prioritize the list, projects were classified as either mandatory to resolve a potential health and safety

n San Juan Island Library Board of Trustees, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. at the library. 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. n The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting, Jan. 21, 8:15 a.m. Lopez Fire Hall. All members are welcome to attend. For more info, visit our website www.opalco.com.

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issue, required as failure to plan for the expenditure in this cycle would result in the risk of a much larger expenditure downstream, or finally educationally significant because the expenditure would directly enhance the district’s ability to provide a quality and relevant education to our children. I can speak for the committee when I say we finalized our list feeling very confident that we had kept only those projects that met this key prioritization test.

As a result, I strongly encourage you to support this important election and make your “Yes” vote count on Feb. 9. All of the documents associated with the proposed capital projects are available for you to view

on the levy website at http:// sjlevy.org/.

JOEL ARNOLD Friday Harbor

Problems with CenturyLink

The truth of the matter is that CenturyLink just doesn’t care! On Dec. 6, 2015, during the power outage that occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m., I had the misfortune to fall down a flight of 10 stairs. My hardwired phone was already plugged in – in anticipation of a power loss – but when I recovered enough and tried to dial 911 I had no dial tone. This is not the first time I have had no dial tone in the Rosario area. Approximately two

Correction

In the Jan. 6 edition of the Journal in the article “Island artist awarded ‘best pastel’ painting” the San Juan Islands Museum of Art was incorrectly referred to as the Islands Museum of Art.

Office Manager/Reporter Heather Spaulding

hspaulding@sanjuanjournal.com Graphic Designers Shane Watson

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weeks later I called Century Link, using the information published on page 3 of the directory, to let them know their batteries were not functioning. After getting jerked around for a while explaining and again explaining the problem, she said I would have to talk to one of their technicians.

Eventually, I explained the problem to their technician and the line immediately went dead – he must have heard it all before, because he hung up on me!

Since then, I have filed a complaint with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission who promised to investigate and get back to me. I encourage anyone who has experienced this problem to contact the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

BRUCE L. HELLER Orcas Island

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Reporter’s notebook

Guest column

Geology nerds, take action to survive a quake

Why San Juan County should allow Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles

By Mandi Johnson

Special to the Journal

Sounder reporter

So, let’s talk about that earthquake. I have effectively annoyed most of The Sounder office with my random earthquake facts, and by obsessively checking USGS’ website the day following the quake. And now I would like to add you to my list of annoyed people!

I am still relatively new to the island, I moved here on Nov. 30. On top of the fact that I only recently moved here, I was also house sitting for one of my new coworkers when the ground began to shake. I was in an unfamiliar house, on an unfamiliar island, and the earth was literally moving underneath me, jarring me awake from a deep sleep. I was terrified.

Terror soon gave way to utter giddiness.

I am what you would call a geology nerd. I took multiple geology courses in university, and had it been offered, would have also majored in geology along with my communication degree. I love rocks.

An article in last week’s paper explained some small details of what caused the quake. The excitement for me lies in knowing, really understanding, what happens when an earthquake strikes. We live in a tectonically active location, where the Pacific Ocean plate meets the Juan de Fuca plate, which then collides with the North American plate; the latter being forced downward into the Earth’s mantel. This is all so fascinating to me, and it was like a second Christmas for me to get to experience an earthquake.

Especially one so large with no damage or loss of life (I wish they could all be that way).

I take my excitement with a grain of salt. I am going to remember that initial terror I felt, embrace it, and turn it into action. I’ve spent years warning people about “the big one,” and how we should all be prepared, it could happen at any time. But I myself, have yet to truly prepare for it.

I urge everyone to take this minor quake we experience recently as a wake-up call, a call to action, get prepared, the next one may not be so little.

The hazard from tsunamis is not so much in the wave, but what it carries in its wake.

In the event a 9.0-plus magnitude megaquake does come our way and create a tsunami, the biggest danger will large pieces of debris from boats and other items moving through fast water.

Avoiding these objects is the first step to surviving the disaster. On the islands it is likely that people will be cut off from the mainland for weeks, meaning there will be a shortage of food, fuel and medical care. Water and septic systems could be compromised. Ferry service, electricity and Internet might be lost for a long period of time. Experts recommend that islanders should be prepared to be completely self-sufficient for seven to 10 days.

For detailed information on how to be self-reliant after a tsunami, visit sanjuandem.net.

By Ryan Rancourt

A new law has changed the way four-wheeled and utility-type All-Terrain Vehicles are licensed. They can now be licensed as Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles and operated on county roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, in any county of Washington with a population of 15,000 or less. The ATV or Utility Task Vehicle (Qualifications RCW 46.09.310 (19)) must first go through a state-certified inspection to provide proof that the necessary safetyequipment is installed. The noise level of the vehicle is also tested to ensure it is not above the acceptable decibel (trust me, dump trucks are much louder). This is comparable to everything a car must have: mirror(s), reflectors, horn/warning device, blinkers (if operated at night), brakes, running light and two-stage headlight (to be used at all hours of the day). The certification cannot cost more than $50. Upon successful inspection, the WATV is licensed/registered much like any motorized vehicle.

Unfortunately, the county in which I reside has a population of 15,875, even though Orcas Island only has a population of 4,000. Of 39 counties in Washington, only seven have populations of under 15,000. This being said, San Juan County does have the ability to allow WATVs within its borders, with approval of a local ordinance through the county council, provided the vehicle is certified/registered with a metal tag affixed and on roadways with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less. There are eight counties in Washington that have passed such ordi-

nances already.

As our society progresses forward we are focused on more environmentally-friendly ways of living. I personally know that I can go through four gallons of fuel in just a day in my pickup truck, yet in instances of similar commuting distance and conditions, my ATV uses four gallons of fuel over a ten day period, or a 10:1 ratio. With our local interest on lowering vehicle emissions (San Juan County has the highest amount of electric vehicles per capita in the state), and the fact that the majority of our roads are marked with 35 mph speed limits, the use of WATVs in this county makes sense.

If WATVs are allowed in San Juan County, there would be a vastly-diminished chance of ATVs being used offroad in “sensitive areas,” or places designated under the Critical Area Ordinance. There would also be the opportunity for tourists to commute to their vacation destination taking up much less space on the ferry. We allow three-wheeled “mopeds” and motorcycles on our roadways already. I know that I am not alone in thinking that motorcycles are dangerous; that is why I prefer the stability four wheels gives me.

Allowing WATVs in San Juan County would be positive for our environment with lowered emissions, and less wear and tear on our roadways, as well as offering the potential for new revenue streams through additional licensing, etc. Talk to your council representative today and support this step in the right direction.

Rancourt is a resident of Orcas Island.

To stop ocean pollution, we also need to look across the Strait

By Rikki Swin

Special to the Journal

Our archipelago is flushed by a torrent of water that originates primarily with the Fraser River in British Columbia. The outflow of the Fraser peaks in the months May through August at 10,000 cubic meters per second which is equivalent to four times the volume of water that flows over Niagara Falls! Eighty-five percent of this water flows toward our archipelago, the balance flows north.

We literally have the best flushed coastal waters anywhere in the lower 48. This is all documented

by The Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney B.C. There is a wonderful video by the highly credentialed ocean sciences and technology development oceanographer, Dr. David Hyde. Google “Ocean Circulation and Sedimentation in the San Juans Archipelago.”

This enormous flow combined with untreated waste from Vancouver waste treatment facilities may be the heart of our “dead sea” problem.

In 2015 The Vancouver Sun published a list of the ten worst polluters in B.C. They reported, “The biggest emitters of major eutrophying water pollutants (eutrophy describes a condition where nutrients displace oxy-

gen in the water making it difficult for life to exist) are waste-treatment facilities, primarily ammonia and to a lesser extent phosphorus and nitrates. Metro Vancouver’s Annacis Island and Iona Island treatment plants dwarfed the list at 6,058 and 4,362 tonnes, respectively. Under the case of major non-eutrophying water pollutants, Prince George Pulp and Paper and Intercontinental Pulp Mills topped the list at 95.9 tonnes.”

In 2007 Provincial Court trial dates were set to hear charges that effluent from the Lions-Gate sewage treatment plant were polluting coastal waters and violating federal Canadian environmental law.

Repeated failures of toxicity tests, documented in numerous reports submitted by the Greater Vancouver Regional District revealed the facility discharges 33 billion liters of sewage each year removing less than 40 percent of the organic matter and not removing most heavy metals or organic pollutants.

Most regrettably, Canada stayed the charges until 2030, thus allowing the pollution to continue. “This decision to stop the prosecution means the foul mix of human waste and toxic chemicals will continue their way into the Burrard Inlet and

Georgia Strait,” said Dave Lane, Executive Director of T. Buck Suzuki Foundation.

To make matters worse, the Canadian agency BIEAP-FREMP that dealt with the misgivings of rampant Strait of Georgia pollution closed its doors in 2013 after 28 years.

This deplorable condition will only grow worse with rising population, combined with pollution monitoring/challengers that have become non-existent. The Vancouver area has 2-3 million people compared to our less than 20,000.

Surely it’s a good thing to clean up our watershed, but it may also be a waste of valuable time. Isn’t it time to seek a stronger voice such as our own Environmental Protection Agency to apply pressure at a federal level? What if our wonderful action groups and individuals got together to appeal our case to the EPA to take action? By spinning our wheels with local ordinances that may be well meaning, we may accomplish nothing toward saving the ocean populations of fish and other dependent wildlife.

Swin, a San Juan resident, is a retired business owner, engineer, and inventor

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A look at the recent island Energy Pie Socials Submitted by the San Juan Islands Conservation District

Three Energy Pie Socials were held recently on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands, sponsored by Islands Energy, San Juan Islands Conservation District, and OPALCO. Islanders were treated to fun and informative pie socials featuring delicious locally baked pies, short presentations, and community discussions on how we can take charge of our own energy use.

Each event drew an engaged and enthusiastic audience ready to make the switch to decarbonize their energy and share what they have already done to be more energy efficient with their friends and neighbors. Presenters talked about why it makes good ‘carbon sense’ to switch our fuels systems to electric, including the benefits of switching home heating systems to electric heat pumps and the benefits of electric cars in the islands. Other talks focused on how to be energy wise by using tools such as OPALCO’s SmartHub tool; signing up for home energy audits; and rebates and low interest financing options to get started on home energy efficiency projects. Examples of doable renewable energy options for island homes were also provided.

Many attendees left with energy smart giveaways such as kilowatt meters, smart power strips and winter weatherization materials. Everyone came away with ideas on how to improve their own home systems or buy an electric vehicle.

A few lucky winners walked away with cash vouchers to help them get started or finish up an energy efficiency home project. At each social, attendees entered a raffle to win one prize of $1,000 and two prizes of $500 each for home energy efficiency upgrades or win one of ten free Energy Snapshot Home Energy Audit prizes.

San Juan Island resident, Alison Longley, received $500 and says she’s thinking of using the prize money towards solar roof panels or possibly toward a heat pump system for her future “not too big, green home.” David Bill, of Lopez Island, plans to use his $1,000 to make their farm more energy efficient, “Honestly, getting our various aspects of the farm more energy efficient and less carbon intensive is perhaps our top priority here. We were going to do them anyway, but getting some help with these will allow us to do more, faster.” Bill also expressed excitement about the Community Energy Challenge (https://sustainableconnections.org), which he learned about at the Energy Pie Social, “I am amazed about the various services and support they offer. I have some ideas of what I’d like to do — some sealing in the attic, switching to some sort of heat pump for both the domestic hot water and heating — but I’ll wait

until their report before I make my decisions.”

Orcas Islanders, Phil and Marta Branch, have already had the Community Energy Challenge program do a complete home energy audit and they have contracted with Sage Building Solutions of Lopez Island to install a heat pump to replace their 55-year-old oil furnace, and to weatherize the house by insulating the attic and floor, sealing air leaks in the house and installing a high-tech Panasonic exhaust fan to provide outside air. They will use their $1,000 prize to help complete this big home upgrade project. Others winners said they will use their winnings to winterize the windows and rafter storage areas or maybe towards an energy efficient appliance to replace an older one. In addition to the raffle prizes, islanders interested in taking the leap to purchase an all electric vehicle were able to take home vouchers worth $1,000 off towards a new 2016 Nissan Leaf. Electric vehicles and their owners were on hand at the socials to show off their cars and answer questions such as how easy is it to find charging stations? Answer: Easy!

There are three fast charge stations on each of the biggest San Juan Islands and over 200 charging stations between

Anacortes and Seattle as part of the West Coast Green Highway, www.westcoastgreenhighway.com. The San Juan Islands Conservation District recently purchased a 2013 Nissan Leaf to use for project site visits and attending meetings throughout the islands. Executive Director, Linda Lyshall says, “For an island vehicle, it just makes sense, it is the perfect island car. We are very happy with it.”

The Energy Pie Socials were just one of many events held in 2015 that engaged the islands community in energy efficiency opportunities in the county. San Juan County is a challenger in the Georgetown University Energy Prize competition for $5 million to support local energy efficiency efforts. “If we win, we get to use this money towards some energy program that we really, really want,” says Kari Koski, the Islands Energy Liaison, “let’s win it so we can do something great on a large scale here in the San Juans.”

For more info, contact the San Juan Islands Conservation District at 360-378-6621 or energy@sjislandscd.org.

Sponsored by Islands Energy, San Juan Islands Conservation District, and OPALCO.

Lions’ Club featured as chamber member of the month

The club membership is 53 people. Meetings are every Tuesday at noon in the downstairs portion of the American Legion Building.

Each year, the Lions sponsor the FHHS Knowledge Bowl and the Health Screening Van at Market Place.

They host an annual community festival in October and with funds earned

at that event are able to offer financial assistance for eye exams and eyewear for the underserved local island population. The Lions also hold an annual fund-raising dinner one night of the San Juan County Fair. The Lions Club is also the sponsoring club for our high school LEOs Club (35 members.)

They offer generous scholarships to

high school students going off to college. The club contributes to the FH Food Bank, FH Athletic League, FH Little League, hearing care assistance for local islanders, Camp Horizon, Salvation Army, Relay for Life, and other charities.

Obituary Tony Bozanich Tony Louis Bozanich, 89, of Friday Harbor, WA passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his apartment in Redmond, WA. He was born in Seattle, WA, the son of Peter and Katie Bozanich. Tony grew up in Seattle where he attended and graduated from Queen Anne High School. After graduation he attended Seattle University where he met his future wife, Patricia (Ferschweiler). Tony was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1944 during World War II where he fought in the Philippines and was part of the Allied occupation of Japan. When he was a young boy of six he began

fishing with his dad on the family owned purse seiner “Antarctic”. That beginning led to a career of commercial fishing in the summer and fall of each year and he eventually became the owner and captain of the “Antarctic”. In the mid1950’s he became a real estate broker to supplement the family’s income.

Because of his experiences in commercial fishing Tony wrote and published the children’s book “Captain Flounder”. He traveled to Croatia three times to visit relatives and the homeland of his ancestors. Tony was an avid golfer and they also traveled to Arizona to attend Mariner spring training games for many years.

He was a longtime resident

of Bellevue and a member of St. Louise Parish where he enjoyed coaching youth baseball. Tony and Patty eventually moved to Friday Harbor, WA and he continued to live there for the remainder of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Louie Bozanich and a sister, Minnie Voolich. Tony is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Debbie Bozanich and Steve Bozanich; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jo and Russell Bolte and Diane and David Ratley; 11 grandchildren; 7 greatgrandchildren and one sister, Lucy Visich. Memorials in memory of Tony may be made to Evergreen Health

Hospice, the Association for Catholic Childhood or the U.S.O. A Rosary Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 10526-166th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St. Francis Cemetery in Friday Harbor, WA. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Tony, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel. com.

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ISLAND SCENE The Neverending Story

By Anna V. Smith Journal reporter

Have you ever gotten lost in a book, and never wanted it to end?

If so, you have a friend in Bastian Bux, who finds himself enthralled by the people and creatures he meets in “The NeverEnding Story,” and the pearls of wisdom that they have to tell him. The story is coming to San Juan Community Theatre starting Jan. 21 to be played by a high school cast.

In the play, Bastian’s mother has recently passed away and his father is absent and preoccupied by his loss. At school Bastian is picked on by bullies, and he finds solace in a book that turns out to be a magical journey to a land called Fantastica that is threatened by the Nothings. He soon finds himself deeply entrenched in the fight to save Fantastica, and winds up becoming a hero.

“This play throughout touches

on depression, loneliness, and about how you can feel alone and forget that you’re surrounded by people who do care about you and are wanting you around,” Merritt said. “One of the biggest messages of the play is to do what you dream, and not just keep your feet on the ground but to find a way to go after what you dream.”

“The NeverEnding Story” is the third play Merritt has directed on her own, and she previously worked with local director Fred Yockers. Merritt grew up on San Juan Island and has been involved in theater since she was eight years old.

Last school year, Merritt and her cast of actors worked on a number of comedies, including “A Walk in the Woods” and “The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes.”

This year, Merritt said she was looking for a play in a different genre for the kids to try.

“We had an amazing year last year, they acted their hearts out,” said Merritt. “So I’m reading through scripts and I’m needing to find something that will challenge the kids in a different way from the comedies we did last year, but still is heartfelt. And then I saw the script pop up for “The NeverEnding Story,” which was my childhood favorite movie. I wore out the VHS copy of it.”

The play has presented a number of challenges, since the book and movie of “The NeverEnding Story” detail elaborate costumes and fantastical sets, including a giant speaking dragon puppet, swampy landscapes and a number of extravagant mythical creatures.

“Translating it to a stage where you can’t do tons of special effects, it ends up heavily relying on the acting that these students are doing,” Merritt said. “It has been difficult in different ways, how do we portray this scene so the audience feels like they’re there?”

The play has 26 student actors and 10 students working on the technical side. Merritt said that by the end of the rehearsals, she hands the play off to the students, who do all of the lights, curtains, soundboard and projections.

“The cast has bonded really well, and the theatrics of the play are really great,” said 11th grader Madrona Jameson, who plays the Luck Dragon Falkor. “It’s one of the most special plays I’ve been in.”

Another student, Ula Grace in

ninth grade plays a Nothing and Cairon.

“I’m really excited to be in this play,” Ula said. “I really love the cast, we’ve really come together.

The play has such a good message, and I’m excited for it.”

Although “The NeverEnding Story” focuses on a younger boy, the story itself is relatable to people of all ages who’ve ever felt alone or sad.

“It’s repeated throughout the play: you are not alone, and at the end: do what you dream,” Merritt said. “I just love how it meshes those together.”

The play runs Jan. 21 to Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m., and Jan. 24 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $16 for adults, $8 for student reserved, and student RUSH (at door only) $5.

For tickets visit the San Juan Community Theatre box office, or visit their website at www.sjct.org.

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Calendar Wednesday, January 13 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 Jan. 18 and 20.

Thursday, January 14 Island Rec Basketball Adult Drop-in 8 - 10 p.m., Hall Gym. Join fellow islanders for adult drop-in basketball games. Smiles, laughter and friendly competition are in abundance. $3 punch tickets available. Also on Jan. 19 and 21.

Indoor soccer, 6:30-8:30 p.m., fair building. Drop-in program for soccer enthu­ siasts and beginners alike.

Ages 16 and over, $5 drop-in fee. Also on Jan. 21.

Across 1. Class of aromatics 5. "___ the night before ..."

9. Bagpiper's wear 13. A chip, maybe 14. Fit 15. Kind of jar 16. A public place where refreshments are grown (2 wds) 18. In pieces 19. "The Joy Luck Club" author 20. "Help!"

21. River in a Strauss waltz 23. Break 25. Calmly, quietly 27. Lentil, e.g.

28. The America's Cup trophy, e.g.

29. "Malcolm X" director 30. "Lohengrin," e.g.

33. Bologna home 36. Spinal cord defect 38. Sideshow spiel 40. Bungle 41. "___ we having fun yet?"

42. Black cat, maybe 44. Cantina cooker 48. Surprised, scared 51. Kickback 53. Salivates or slobbers 54. Oolong, for one 55. African antelope 56. Bequeath 57. Trick 60. Didn't dawdle 61. Casting need

Get Familiar with your Android Smartphone, San Juan Island Library, 3 p.m., free. Get basic instruction in using an Android operating system smartphone. Learn how to save contacts for easi­ er phoning. Learn how to use built-in apps like the camera and how to connect to WiFi, find websites, and download apps. Bring your smartphone and its password. Register, limited space available.

Friday, January 15 Martha Silano Poetry Reading and Workshop, San Juan Island Library, 7 p.m., free. Seattle poet Martha Silano, author of four books of poetry and The Daily Poet: Day-by-Day Prompts for Your Writing Practice, will share new poems from her most recent collection, Reckless Lovely.

Audience members will also be invited to participate in a poetry writing exercise.

Saturday, January 16 Open Mic for Writers, San Juan Island Library, 7 p.m., free. Held on the second Saturday of the month, Open Mic Night is for anyone inter­ ested in writing. Don’t be shy, come read what you’ve got or just listen. Contact Pam Herber for information at pjherber@interisland.net.

Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Island Rec Scooter ’n Trike and Open Skate, 5:30-6:30 p.m. scooter/trike and 7-8:30 p.m. open skate, fairgrounds building. Bicycles with train­ ing wheels allowed during scooter/trike times. Drop-in fee $2/$3 respectively, with family discounts and scholar­ ships available.

Third Saturday Contra Dance, San Juan Island Grange Hall, 7 p.m. From Bellingham, Marlin Prowell calling with fiddler Steven Blum-Anderson and fiddler/

The Journal of the San Juan Islands | SanJuanJournal.com pianist Brigget LeClaire. All welcome. No partners or experience needed. All danc­ es taught. $10 suggested donation. Students are half price. Info: 378-3836.

Bingo by the Soroptimists, Mullis Center, 2 p.m., $5 minimum. A weekly bingo session for four winter weeks with a break for refresh­ ments.

Tragedy of the Commons Documentaries - Children of Light, San Juan Island Library, 7 p.m., free. Join host Ken Crawbuck for the screen­ ing of Children of Light, a documentary on the life of Desmond Tutu and his jour­ ney during the crucial years of anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Opinions expressed represent the viewpoint of the filmmakers and not necessarily the opin­ ions of the Library.

Sunday, January 17 Island Rec Teen Open Gym, Turnbull Gym, 7 p.m., free.

For those wanting to get out of the house and hit the hoops, among other gym play.

Monday, January 18 Free Contra Dance, San Juan Island Grange, 7:30 p.m., free. All dances taught.

Singles or couples, you’ll dance with everybody to live old time music. New band members welcome.

Money In Politics by the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, San Juan Island Library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. If the Supreme Court decision of 2010 made you even more concerned about the amount of money spent in politics, this is a great way to learn more. To prepare for the meeting, we recommend that you read “Money in Politics Review”

on our web site www.lwvus. org. Bring your thoughts, ideas and lunches.

Tuesday, January 19 Island Rec Roller Hockey, fair building. There are three age groupings for roller hockey - ages 5-8 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.; ages 9-15 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; adults 16+ from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Volunteer coaches provide instruction for the younger groups!

There is a $4 drop-in fee or $45 for season pass for youth and $6 drop in fee for adults.

Borrow and Read eBooks on Your Mobile Device, San Juan Island Library, 3 p.m., free. Learn how to download the Overdrive app and visit the Washington Anytime Library to browse, find, bor­ row and download books, place holds, use a wish list, and return items.

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A group photo of babies born Aug., 31, 2014 to Aug. 30, 2015 will be taken on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at 12 p.m. at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. Arrive 10 minutes early, leave siblings at home. Make checks payable to Kathleen Ballard Photography. 8 by 12 is $15, or 5 by 7 is $10. Contact Alisa Schoultz in advance by email at scott_ alisa@hotmail.com or by phone at 360-378-4102.

The Beauty of Dared Expression Showcasing the Mystery of the Human Voice Concert: Friday, January 15 7:30 pm Workshop: Sat. & Sun., January 16-17 Noon to 6 pm San Juan Community Theatre

Sudoku Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ranges from 1-5 (easy) 6-10 (moderate) and 11-15 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 7.

Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 16

Velvet" 11. Danger for sailors 12. Discharge letters?

15. Power or prestige 17. Death on the Nile cause, perhaps 22. Aimless 24. Assume Down 25. Cleaned a wound 1. Used to combine 26. Assent 28. Victorian, for one images 31. Pandowdy, e.g.

2. Anxiety 32. Sign up 3. Attitude 34. ___-tac-toe 4. Bar order 35. Literally, "for this" 5. Pang 36. Magnesium 6. Bankrolls ______ 7. A pint, maybe 37.

Carbonium, e.g.

8. Letter getter 38. ___ de deux 9. Dead, as an engine 39.

Like Radio City 10. Rossellini of "Blue 62. Capital of ancient Chinese empire 63. Live wire, so to speak 64. Appear 65. Delhi dress

Music Hall 43. Gentlemen: Abbr.

45. Covered exterior gallery 46. One-dimensional 47. Former students 49. Vagabond 50. Pigeon-___ 51. Camelot, to Arthur 52. "Dig in!"

54. Certain surgeon's "patient" 56. Boy 58. Golf ball support 59. Balaam's mount Answers to today's puzzle on page 20

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The fourth San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit Submitted by Peggy Bill

San Juan County Agricultural Resources Coordinator

The fourth annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit will be held in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island on Feb. 11-13. This inspiring and informative event brings together 200 farmers, local food and farm advocates, national and regional experts, chefs, and community members for three days of relevant workshops, sessions, keynote talks, good food, and camaraderie.

Farm activist and visionary Severine von Tscharner Fleming, founder of Greenhorns, Agrarian Trust and co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, will inspire and challenge us to think differently about farmland changing hands and a new food and farm economy.

Nationally recognized author Dr. Courtney White will offer hope and inspiration about steps for positive impacts in climate change. On Friday evening, attend a compelling presentation by Dr Courtney White about solutions for the planet. Freshly prepared locally delicious soup, bread and salad will be available before the talk.

Taste the superb flavors of local foods prepared by talented local chefs at the Taste of the San Juans on Saturday night after the Summit, followed by a mixer and social hour.

Participate in hands-on workshops on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11-12. Workshops include: Bread baking with local grains with Jonathan Bethony McDowell, resident baker at the nationally recognized Breadlab; Orchard management, economics, and varieties for hard apple cider with Tom Thornton, Eric Hall, David Bauermeister, and others; Curing and charcuterie for home producers, chefs and fine cooks, with Farmstead Meatsmith, always a favorite; Value added foods, from conceptualization to markets with Fred Berman.

Writing your own farm plan with experts from the San Juan Islands Conservation District; and more. Choose from more than 20 compelling Saturday sessions led by regional experts: farm management tools in the face of climate change, farmland changing hands, frameworks for cooperatives, opportunities for value-added production, approaches for building soil carbon, tips and crops for hoophouse production, marketing tools and insights, and more.

A final schedule and registration will open in January. For more info, visit sjcarc.org/ summit/. Questions? Contact summit@sjcarc.org/

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SAN JUAN COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES

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

NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, and San Juan Island.

The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.

The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting.

Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ677118 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 13, 2016 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY MARY B. FUHRMEISTER, Decedent.

No. 15-4-05068-9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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. 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(3); 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 30, 2015

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Hannah F. Davis ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Dudley B. Panchot ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Keller Rohrback L.L.P. 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3200

Seattle, WA 98101-3052 Legal No. J675030 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands December 30, 2015, Jan 6, 13, 2016.

TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF THE TUCKER AVENUE

RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE II Town of Friday Harbor Public Works Department is seeking a Consultant to provide a full range of Design and

Construction Management Services for a federally funded project to reconstruct 0.267 miles of Tucker Avenue between Harbor Street and University Road (milepost 0.127 to

0.394) in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington (referred to as Tucker Phase II). A complete Request for Proposals is available on our website at www.fridayharbor.

org or by contacting Town Hall at (360) 378 2810.

LEGAL NO. FH677014 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands January 13, 2016.

MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES DOCUMENT TITLE: AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE GRANTOR(S): Philip A. Serka, Trustee GRANTEE(S): MARGARITA M.W. MILLER, IN HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND MARGARITA M.W. MILLER, TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARITA M.W. MILLER FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 25, 1994 ABBRV LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2, SHORT PLAT FOR CHITA MILLER ASSESSOR’S 12-DIGIT PARCEL NUMBER: 461411-003000-0000 REFERENCE NUMBERS: Auditor’s File No. 2013-0628011; Auditor’s File No. 2015-1022016 AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 12th day of February, 2016, at the hour of 9:30 a.m. on the First Floor of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of San Juan, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 2, CHITA MILLER SHORT PLAT ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 6 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES 36 & 36A, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTH 3.5 FEET OF LOT 1 OF SAID SHORT PLAT. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust which was recorded on June 28, 2014, records of San Juan County, Washington under San Juan County Auditor’s File No. 2013-0628011, from MARGARITA M.W. MILLER, TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARITA M.W. MILLER FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 25, 1994, as Grantor, to CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of LARRY SOLL AND NANCY MARON, TRUSTEES OF THE LARRY SOLL AND NANCY MARON TRUST, as Beneficiaries.

This AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE changes the date of sale originally scheduled for January 15, 2016 in said Notice of Trustee’s Sale recorded under San Juan County Auditor’s File No. 2015-1022016.

II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows:

Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Amounts due under the note: Principal at the beginning of note (July 3, 2013) $1,160,553.14 Past Due Property Taxes paid by us on 7/3/2013 $ 44,885.41 Interest on Note 7/3/2013 - 7/28/ 2015 $ 139,158.07 2014 + ½ 2015 Property Taxes Paid 7/28/2015 $ 22,311.41 Interest on Note 7/28/2015 - 10/1/ 2015 $13,388.21 Total Due as of 10/1/2015 $1,380,296.24 (Judgments, liens, etc.)

IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal of $1,160,553.14, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from the 27th day of JUNE, 2013, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Promissory Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 12th day of February, 2016. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by the 12th day of February, 2016 (the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before the 12th day of February, 2016, (the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12th day of February, 2016 (the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal 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 Beneficiaries or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address: MARGARITA M.W. MILLER, IN HER INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY 939 Afterglow Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 MARGARITA M.W. MILLER, TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARITA M.W. MILLER FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 25, 1994, 939 Afterglow Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail on the 30TH DAY OF July, 2015, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and

Grantor were personally served on the August 21, 2015, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed 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. (1) Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the trustee’s sale is less than the debt secured by the deed of trust; (2) the guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee’s sale; (3) the guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the trustee’s sale; (4) subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Trust Act, Chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the trustee’s sale or the last trustee’s sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the deed; and (5) in any action for a deficiency, the guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the trustee’s sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sales price paid at the trustee’s sale, plus interest and costs. The failure of the beneficiary to provide any guarantor the notice referenced to in this section does not invalidate either the notices given to the borrower, or the grantor, or the trustee’s sale.

XI. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are

not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the Purchaser shall provide a Tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

DATED this 5 day of November, 2015.

By:/s/Philip A. Serka Philip A. Serka, Trustee Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka LLP P.O. Box 5158/400 N. Commercial Bellingham, WA 98227-5158 Phone Number: (360) 671-6565 Email: pserka@adelstein.com LEGAL NO. J676588 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands January 13, February 3, 2016.

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 legal 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 Washing-

ton, 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

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES 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 OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under 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 King County District, East Division Court of the State of WA for King County, Rebecca M Strisower, Petitioner vs. Christopher A Brunton, Respondent. Case 151-00488. The State of WA to Christopher A Brunton: You are hereby summoned to appear on Jan 21, 2016 at 1:00pm at 1309 114th Ave. SE, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004 and respond to the petition. If you fail to respond, an order of protection will be issued against you pursuant to the provisions of chapter 10.14 RCW, for a minimum of one year from the date you are required to appear. A temporary order of protection has been issued against you, restraining you from the following: contact with, surveilling of or being within 100 yards of Petitioner and her residence. A copy of the petition, notice of hearing and ex parte order has been filed with the clerk of this court. Signed Rebecca M Strisower, Petitioner.

LEGAL NO. J675680 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands January 6, 13, 20, 2016.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Estate of: PAUL T. SCHWEDLER, Deceased.

No. 15 4 05070 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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(s) 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 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.040.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.040.051 and 11.040.060.

This

bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 6, 2016.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Virginia L. Schwedler ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 609 Cape Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: GODDULANGLIE Margaret C. Langlie WSBA #12714 LEGAL NO. J675703 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 6, 13, 20, 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 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 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In Re the Estate of: DELBERT F. WEBB, Deceased.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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(s) 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 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.040.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.040.051 and 11.040.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 6, 2016.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Greg M. Webb ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 1470 Homewood Road, # 90-I Seal Beach, CA 90740 ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: GODDULANGLIE Peter W. Goddu, WSBA #11833 LEGAL NO. J675358 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 6, 13, 20, 2016.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY In Re The Estate Of: LEONARD JEROME SEVERTSON, Deceased.

PROBATE NO. 15-4-01956-8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 (NTCRD) 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 R.C.W. 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 (30) days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under R.C.W. 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 R.C.W. 11.40.051 and R.C.W. 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: December 30, 2015 /s/ Catherine Severtson Jerome CATHERINE SEVERTSON JEROME, (PR) 10316 Riviera Place Northeast Seattle, WA 98125-8162 LYLE K. WILSON, WSBA #06321 Attorney for Estate 15408 Main Street, Suite 105 Mill Creek, WA 98012-9025 (425) 742-9100 COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS : Snohomish County Superior Court 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201-4060 PROBATE NO. : 15-4-01956-8 LEGAL NO. J675367 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands December 30, 2015, January 6, 13, 2016.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN CAROLYN MORGAN CRAWFORD, Trustee of The Carolyn A Morgan Revocable Trust UDT January 10, 2002,

Plaintiff, v.

JAKE-THOMAS KAWIKA MCGUIRE and MEAGAN A. MCGUIRE, husband and wife; JOHN AND JANE DOES, Nos 1 through 5, unknown occupants of the subject real property; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real property described herein, Defendants.

No. 15-2-05170-0 SUMMONS (PUBLICATION) THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO THE SAID ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after January 13, 2016, and defend the above-entitled action in the aboveentitled court, and answer the Complaint of Plaintiff Carolyn Morgan Crawford, Trustee of The Carolyn A Morgan Revocable Trust UDT January 10, 2002, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiff at his office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

In this action, Plaintiff seeks to foreclose Defendants interest in the property described as follows: PARCEL “A” (TPN 271414020000) Lot “B”, as shown, described and monumented on that certain Record of Survey for Andrea Johnson, recorded May 14, 1997 in Book 14 of Surveys, at page 68, under Auditor’s File No. 97051403, in the office of the Auditor of San Juan County, Washington, being a portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 West, W.M. Situate in San Juan County, Washington.

PARCEL “B” (TPN: 271452204000) Lot “C”, as shown, described and monumented on that certain Record of Survey for Andrea Johnson, recorded May 14, 1997 in Book 14 of Surveys, at page 68, under Auditor’s File No. 97051403, in the office of the Auditor of San Juan County, Washington, being a portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 West, W.M.; and of Lot 4, Block 2 GIFFIN’S FIRST ADDITION TO EASTSOUND, according to plat recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, page 62, records of San Juan County, Washington.

Situate in San Juan County, Washington. pursuant to those certain deeds of trusts, dated April 16, 2014, and recorded with the San Juan County Auditor under file #s 2014-0509008, 2014-0509009, and 2014-0509010, in which Defendants Jake-Thomas Kawika McGuire and Meagan A. McGuire are the Grantors and Plaintiff is the beneficiary.

BRANDLI LAW PLLC Dated: January 6, 2016 By: /s/Stephen A. Brandli Stephen A. Brandli, WSBA #38201 Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 850 Friday Harbor, WA 98250-0850 LEGAL NO. J677160 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2016.

OPAL Community Land Trust Request for Qualifications General Contractor Eastsound, WA Request for Qualifications are currently being accepted by OPAL Community Land Trust from General Contractors for new construction and associated site work of 30 units of mixed income rental housing consisting of seven residential buildings and one Commons building. Property is located in Eastsound on Orcas Island. Deadline for submittals is

3:00pm on Friday, February 5, 2016.

RFQ posted at www.opalclt.org/news or call OPAL Community Land Trust at 360-376-3191. OPAL Community Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LEGAL NO. SJ677317 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder January 13, 20, 27, 2016.

STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Orcas Water Holdings, LLC of Eastsound, WASHINGTON on December 16, 2015, under Application No. S1-28812, filed for permit to appropriate public waters, subject to existing rights, from Cascade Lake in the amount of 4.01 cubic feet per second, for the purpose of hydropower generation. The source of the proposed appropriation is located in the NW¼ SE¼ of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 1 West, W.M., San Juan County.

Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections: protests must be accompanied with a fifty-dollar ($50.00) NON-REFUNDABLE recording fee (PLEASE REMIT CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY) and filed with the Department of Ecology at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from January 20, 2016 DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY CASHIERING OFFICE - NWRO-WR PO BOX 47611 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7611 LEGAL NO. J676646 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 13, 20, 2016.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SAN JUAN In the Matter of the Estate: DAVID AUSTIN DOWNING, Deceased.

Probate No. 16-4-05002-4 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 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 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 creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); 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 non-probate assets of the Decedent.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: January 13, 2016.

Linda Webb Downing, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Douglas F. Strandberg, P.S. 245 Blair Street P.O. Box 547 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Attorney for Personal Representative /s/Douglas F. Strandberg Douglas F. Strandberg, WSBA #926 245 Blair Street P.O. Box 547 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J677325 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.

January 13, 20, 27, 2016

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Boys break even, girls win twice and wrestling going strong

By Courtney Oldwyn Special to the Journal

Boys basketball

The Friday Harbor boy’s basketball team broke even this week with one loss and one win.

The Wolverines lost to cross town rival Orcas by just two points in Tuesday’s home game Jan. 5.

Friday Harbor was down by 17 points after the first half but rallied in the second quarter to tie it up.

In the final seconds Orcas player Miles Harlow sank the game, winning the game with a two-point shot.

Coach and Athletic Director Rod Turnbull said the boys played hard and put forth great effort in the second half of the game to

overcome the 17 point deficit.

“It was a full team effort,” said Turnbull.

In Friday’s conference game against Mt. Vernon Christian the Wolverine’s led the entire game ending in a 54-42 victory for Friday Harbor.

“It was a good overall team win,” Turnbull said.

The team played a strong first half and though they only scored two points in the third quarter they were able to stretch it into a win.

This week the Wolverine’s play another longtime rival team at their away game Friday at LaConner.

LaConner has consistently been a tough team to beat but Turnbull is confident if the boys are able to execute their offense and play

strong defense they have a good chance at a win.

The boy’s team also has a home game against Cedar Park Christian this Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Girls basketball

The Lady Wolverines girls’ basketball team won big twice this past week beating rival Orcas on Tuesday, Jan. 5 by 18 points and Mt. Vernon Christian on Friday, Jan. 18 by 20 points.

Tuesday’s home game against Orcas ended at 38-20 in favor of the Friday Harbor team. High scorers were senior starter’s Madi Kincaid with 12 points and Alli Galt and Lili Wood with 10 points each.

The win against Orcas was “really a collective team

effort,” according to assistant coach Travis Mager.

“We have four starting seniors this year who have been playing together for a long time which really helps a lot.”

On Friday’s conference game in Mt. Vernon, the Friday Harbor girls beat Mt. Vernon Christian 41 to 21.

The Lady Wolverines have two upcoming conference games this week including an away game against the consistently tough-to-beat LaConner Braves on Friday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m.

In order to make it to state the girls need a win against LaConner.

They also play Cedar Park Christian at home on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.

Wrestling

Wolverine’s wrestling team is going strong, having “placed in the medals” against state ranked wrestlers at every event so far this season.

Saturday’s 15 school tournament in Sultan, Wash., saw five Friday Harbor wrestlers with wins. Junior James Guard placed second at 113 pound weight class and fellow junior Hunter Rustad placed third in the 170 pound class.

Junior Jesse Payne, and seniors Ben Ware and Thomas Synoground all took fifth in their weight classes.

“The majority of our pins are coming from armbars, but Ben Ware executed a beautiful lateral drop at Sky

Valley,” said third year head coach Taine Pyle.

Guard, Ware and Rustad have been working hard to make the cut in their respective weight classes with Rustad wrestling in the 170 pound category for the first time this past week.

“Everybody is a little banged up by this time in the season but there’s no quit in these kids,” said Pyle.

“We have great parents and loyal fans here in Friday Harbor.”

The team has a league match at Concrete at 4 p.m., Jan. 13 and Saturday they are off to the King of the Mountain Tournament at Darrington where last year Friday Harbor brought home five medals. This year’s tournament is Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.

Toxic creosote removal in progress in waters this January Contributed photo/ Friends of the San Juans.

Left: One of the toxic structures to be removed. The project begins Jan. 13.

–Submitted by Friends of the San Juans

Dr. Foist seeing patients at PIMC “I believe the key to a successful patient relationship is to listen carefully and involve them in the decision-making process.”

Nadine Burrington Foist MD, FACOG, of Fidalgo Medical Associates in Anacortes, is now seeing patients at Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor the 4th Thursday of each month.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

M.D. degree, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL1986 Internship, University of Colorado, Denver, CO 1987 Residency, University of Colorado Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals, Denver 1990

EXPERIENCE:

Private practice, North Cascades Women’s Clinic, Mount Vernon, WA, 1990-2015.

Past Chief of Surgery: United General Hospital, Sedro-Woolley, WA Skagit Valley Hospital, Mount Vernon

For appointment call (360) 293-3101 4th Thursday of Each Month Peace Island Medical Center 1117 Spring St., Friday Harbor

www.islandhospital.org

Removal of toxic creosote structures from the waters of the county will start Jan. 13 and the barge based work is expected to take about ten days. Numerous unnecessary or derelict creosote pilings, docks and boathouses will be removed, through a partnership effort of the Washington Department of Natural Resources and Friends of the San Juans with funding provided by the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board.

Multiple removal sites are

located in Fisherman Bay on Lopez, with additional removal sites on Shaw and Henry Islands.

“Along with the water quality impacts of the treated wood, many of the outdated structures being removed are also currently shading the marine environment, limiting the growth of submerged aquatic vegetation such as eelgrass that provides important habitat for a wide range of species, including juvenile fish,” said Tina Whitman, Friends’ science director.

Creosote-treated wood was commonly used in marine structures throughout the Salish Sea for more than a century during a period of rapid development and industrial expansion. Like other chemical compounds that were innovations in their time, creosote was broadly used without knowledge of its long-term consequences. It is now known that creosote contains more than 50 carcinogens and is toxic to marine fish and other wildlife.

“The Washington State

DNR has been partnering with local groups, governments, and private property owners to remove treated wood located on public and private property throughout the Salish Sea since 2004.

We look forward to completing this current project with Friends of the San Juans and San Juan County citizens to restore and protect beaches and tidelands from the continuing negative effects of creosote treated wood in the marine environment,” said Christopher Robertson, North Sound DNR Restoration Manager.

In addition to the inwater removals happening right now, DNR Aquatics Restoration team and the Washington Conservation Corps have manually removed 350,000 pounds of creosote and other debris from beaches throughout the San Juans in the San Juans in 2014 and 2015 and work will continue in 2016.

To report locations of beached creosote logs for future removal, please contact Friends of the San Juans at 360-378-2319.

PNW poverty study There are 1.6 million Pacific Northwest households unable to afford the region’s high cost of living, with conditions still lagging behind pre-recession levels, according to the United Way ALICE Report released Jan. 11 by United Ways of the Pacific Northwest.

For more information or to find data about ALICE in local communities, visit www.UnitedWayALICE.org.