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SJ man found living in woods
When a family falls apart Council approves chipseal
by Cali Bagby Journal editor
A man found living in the woods is suspected of a rash of burglaries on San Juan Island. While the alleged crime spree is reminiscent of the Barefoot Bandit, there could be a more sinister element. Chase Eric Stoddard, 21, of Olympia, Wash., has been charged with crimes that allegedly occurred between the dates of Sept. 1, 2015 and Jan. 22, 2016. Stoddard is facing four counts of residential burglary and three counts of theft in the third degree. Stoddard also has an active warrant out for rape of a child in the first degree in Thurston County. On Jan. 10, the sheriff ’s office investigated a report of burglary and theft of a home, where it is believed that Stoddard entered through an unlocked window. According to the officer's report, a person other than the homeowners was in the house for some time cooking meals, watching TV and stealing money. Five days later, the sheriff 's office investigated another burglarized residence within walking distance from the home mentioned above. The deputy reported that a person broke into the residence, a trailer, and stole several items. Another nearby owner reported a break-in of his yurt. It was reported that a strange message was left in the yurt guest book signed by “Chase.” The deputy also found what appeared to be an abandoned cabin in the area that appeared to be occupied by a person. The homeowners could not be located at that time. Further investigation by the sheriff 's office revealed that Stoddard had posted on his Facebook that he was living in
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In the wake of abuse or neglect, who picks up the pieces for Orcas Island children? by Colleen Smith Armstrong and Mandi Johnson Sounder staff
When Orcas foster parent Kim Ihlenfeldt wrote a guest column for the Islands’ Sounder last month, one paragraph jumped out to readers: “Last April, alone, there were 10 Orcas Island children removed from their homes. A handful of them were taken in by island relatives and family friends, also knows as fictive-kin. The others were sent off island, stripped from everything familiar to them and from our community, and sent away.” In a small community, it can come as a shock when “big city” problems like domestic violence, drug use and child neglect come into view. But for professionals in social services, they say those issues are alive and well on Orcas Island. “All of the children I know who have been removed from their homes on Orcas, it’s because their parents used meth, alcohol, heroin or pills,” said Ihlenfeldt. “For the kids last spring, it was a build up of struggles for many years combined with a lack of Child Protective Services involvement.” She says that moving San Juan County from the Whidbey Island jurisdiction to Mt. Vernon resulted in new case workers and renewed interest in the islands. Erin O’Dell, director for Orcas Family Connections, said it was a “big shock” to the community when CPS took decisive action. She says social workers are much more attentive to Orcas families now.
How does CPS get involved? Many of the calls that come into CPS are made by mandated reporters: people who work with kids on a regular basis and are trained to recognize signs of problems at home. They are required by law to report reasonable suspicions of neglect or abuse. Most children aren’t aware they are living in abusive situations, so they don’t advocate for themselves. “Teachers are our eyes and ears,” O’Dell said. All Orcas school teachers receive mandatory reporter training. For middle and high schoolers in need of assistance, there are counselor Nancy Wrightsman and Student and Family Empowerment Advocate Julie Pinardi. Pinardi oversees the teen tutoring and parent groups and is the coordinator of the district’s mental health program, which matches students in need with local mental health counselors. These services are provided through the county’s Community Wellness Program, which is funded by the 1/10th of 1 percent mental health sales tax implemented in 2008. The program provides short-term counseling services for individuals, couples, families and children. At the elementary school, students are served by social worker Sandra Burt and Margie Sabine, coordinator of Student and Family Empowerment and the Primary Intervention Program and homeless liaison for the district. For the past year, the district has been working with the county, Compass Health and North Sound Mental Health Administration to have a
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At its regular meeting on Feb. 2, the San Juan County Council unanimously approved chipsealing Dolphin Bay Road on Orcas Island. “After reading over one hundred emails, the petition and speaking with many residents, I felt that it was important to be prudent with county funds,” said Rick Hughes. “This conversion will save $237,000 over 40 years, it will improve safety for locals and visitors and I don’t feel Dolphin Bay road’s rural character will change.” The Sounder did a poll on what should be done, and the results indicated more people were in support of the paving and/or chipsealing of Dolphin Bay Road than were against chipsealing it. There is no indication that the county intends to pave the road. Many of the “other” votes included leaving the decision to people who live on the road, leave the road as gravel and maintain it and widening the road.
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Basketball teams are on to district play-offs
Colleen Smith Armstrong/Staff Photos
Far left: Vikings Lilly Miller (front) and Emma Minnis during the game against Shoreline Christian. Left: Vanya Bullock (front) and Miles Harlow in the game against Darrington.
by Marty Zier
Sports contributor
The Orcas boys had a surprising loss to Shoreline Christian on Feb. 2, 81-66, after an earlier dominate win. Head Coach Corey Wiscomb explains the unusual loss. “To have held them to less than eight points a quarter and beat them by over 40 points in our previous game, losing to them was unexpected to say the least,” he said. “It has been my experience that at least once a year a team goes off and has a performance well beyond their average level of shooting. Unfortunately, Shoreline had that game against us. I have watched the video, and while we did make some mistakes, overall we played them well. They simply shot the lights out of the ball. They had guys pulling up from 6
SAN JUAN COUNTY REPUBLICANS HOLD POOLED PRECINCT CAUCUSES Promptly 10 AM February 20th on San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw
Are you ready for true protection of the Middle Class while caring for those in need? A Healthcare System that works for you and not the bureaucracy? How about a Governor that keeps violent prisoners in prison? The San Juan County Republican Party is inviting conservative-minded islanders to join them in being a part of the process of choosing County Convention Delegates, the Republican Presidential nominee, adopting a party platform, and enjoying a good time with other islanders! BRING AN ITEM FOR THE FOOD BANK. Lunch will be provided on San Juan, Orcas and Shaw Donations for coffee/snacks/lunch appreciated
February 20th Precinct Caucus locations: San Juan, Waldron, and East Outer Islands Precincts: Middle School Commons, 85 Blair Ave, Friday Harbor Contact: Michelle Loftus 378-4738 Orcas Precincts: Legion Hall, 793 Crescent Beach Dr, Eastsound Contact: Cindy Carter 376-2187 Lopez, Blakely, and Decatur Precincts: Woodmen Hall, 4102 Fisherman Bay Rd, Lopez Contact: Darlene Demetrick 468-2043 Shaw Precinct: Private residence at 109 Gratzer Rd, Shaw Island Contact: Levi Rawls 360-929-4164 TO LEARN MORE VISIT WWW.SJCRP.ORG, OR CALL US AT (360)929-4164
feet behind the 3-point line and hitting nothing but net. That may happen once and awhile in a normal game, but they had two guys who did it six times each!” Miles Harlow led scoring with 16, Vanya Bullock 15, Michael Chesher 9, Aidan Kruse 7, Brother Murphy and Pasha Bullock each 5, Jordan Randolph 4; Mackie Cardinal 3 and Gwydion Mareth 2. The Orcas boys arrived refocused and beat Darrington 75-29 in their last regular season game on Feb. 5. “I’d hate to be the team that had to play us after the previous loss,” said Wiscomb. “The guys came out with a fire, and slaughtered the Loggers with class. By the end of the first quarter it was obvious whose game it was. We moved back to a half-court attack
on defense and just kept rotating players through the line-up to get everyone on the team ready for the postseason.” The Vikings travel to Friday Harbor for their first playoff game on Feb. 10. “We are tremendously excited about our match-up against Friday Harbor,” said Wiscomb. “We have a real shot at this. We’ve worked so hard to get to this level, and you can be sure that we will hold nothing back.” The Vikings end the regular season 9-5, behind league leaders LaConner at 14-0 and Friday Harbor at 11-3. The Lady Vikings beat a Shoreline Christian team that lacked a few key players, 55-20, on Feb. 2 “Some of their main starters on Shoreline did not play due to injuries, so we were able to control the game early, and on top of that, we shot really well,” said Coach Gregg Sasan. “Our bench played well, too, and was able to control the game. They hit their shots too. These games help us. They give us a lot of confidence and all the players get significant playing time. We seemed to have come off our mid season shooting funk and I am pleased that overall the team is shooting
much better.” The Vikings made their last regular season road trip to Darrington for a 59-37 win against the Loggers. “We jumped on the Loggers early and got a 20-point lead,” Sasan said. “Both Halle Thompson and Bethany Hansen dominated rebounding with a lot of offensive rebounds, which helped our scoring.” But, as often happens with a team getting blown out, the Loggers changed their offensive strategy and began dropping 3-pointers in the third quarter. “They hit a bunch of threes but we tightened the defense again and forced them into a lot of turnovers as they tried to bring to ball up court,”said Sasan. The Vikings end the regular season 9-5 in league, trailing league leaders Friday Harbor and LaConner tied at 13-1. Sasan is excited to make the playoffs but acknowledges the first game will be tough.
Play-off games Both the boys and girls basketball teams will be playing Wednesday, Feb. 10 against the Wolverines in Friday Harbor in the first round of district playoffs. The girls game is at 3:45 p.m. The boys’ game is 5:15 p.m. The ferry system has agreed to make an unscheduled stop at Orcas for the 7:30 p.m. ferry leaving Friday Harbor for walk-on passengers only.
STODDARD FROM 1 Facebook that he was living in a cabin and posted pictures that could link him to the area of the burglary. On Jan. 22, two deputies located Stoddard inside the cabin. According to the deputy's report Stoddard admitted to three of the burglaries and that he did not have permission to stay at the cabin. Numerous items from the burglaries were found in the cabin by deputies. Bail is set at $10,000. An arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 5.
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Sheriff’s Log | Jan. 27 to 31 The San Juan County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the following calls. Jan. 27 • A San Juan County deputy stopped nine drivers and issued them notices of infractions for speeding over 25 mph in a posted 25 mph zone between Olga Road and Rosario during a speed emphasis patrol. • A Lopez deputy discovered a pickup parked perpendicular to Mud Bay Road in the dark, blocking the southbound lane. Three men were unloading a large item from the pickup, and moved the vehicle when they were finished. Jan. 28 • Within the Town of Friday Harbor, a deputy stopped a driver for failing to wear safety belt. The vehicle also had expired vehicle registration since December. Subsequent investigation showed the driver had a suspended driver's license in the third degree for unpaid tickets. • Orcas deputies responded to a domestic assault report in Eastsound. A male was arrested for domestic assault. Jan. 30 Lopez deputies served an arrest warrant on a 31-year-old Lopez man. During the arrest, a deputy noted an illegally possessed
weapon. A search warrant was obtained and several other weapons were recovered. Jan. 31 • Lopez deputies responded to a reported suicide attempt. Upon securing the scene, EMS took over patient care and the subject was airlifted to a mainland hospital. • An Orcas deputy stopped a vehicle being driven by a male driver who was known to have a suspended driver's license. The driver was cited and released with a promise to appear in court for driving while license suspended. Feb. 1 • A San Juan Island deputy received a report of a trespass. The deputy did not observe anyone at the residence. • A Friday Harbor deputy received a report of a disorderly conduct at the hospital. The deputy resolved the situation and assisted people involved in the incident. • A jogger on Lopez noticed a strong smell of diesel fuel, and upon investigation discovered a significant spill on Fisherman Bay Road. A tank on private property had leaked. Fire, Public Works and IOSA responded to the spill.
Orcas High School musicians earn top marks Once again, Orcas High School musicians have come home with top rankings from the regional San Juan Music Educators Association Solo/Ensemble Contest. While final results are not yet in for all musicians, Orcas musicians received “top 3” ratings in two categories at the regional contest on Jan. 30. The Orcas High School Strings, under the direction of Pamela Wright, received the third highest number of points for large string ensembles and will be the second alternate to go to state competition if the first two groups are unable to attend. Freshman Paris Wilson received the second highest number of points for solo violin and will be the first alternate to go to state competition. “We are working this year with double the number of musicians we had last year in strings and band,” said Wright. “And most of that expansion comes from incoming freshmen. So we’re a young group. Moreover, we’re competing against schools that are many times our size.” The Orcas High School Strings, playing without a conductor, performed “Adagio” from Camille Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3. The Orcas group
competed in a group of 16 large string ensembles coming from a region that covers high schools from Anacortes and Mt. Vernon all the way up to Blaine. Wilson performed the Vitali “Chaconne,” a demanding showpiece on solo violin. Two busloads of Orcas student musicians attended the all-day contest. Band director Darren Dix brought students who competed in five different brass groups, two woodwind groups, a percussion group and solo instruments. A large group of brass players calling themselves “The Magnificent Seven” performed. Four small brass groups included “The Bedazzling Brass Brigade,” “The Orcas Island Brass Cortet,” “Just Duet,” and “#Looking Naturals.” “The Rolling Tones” competed in the category of large wood-
winds, and “Hmoe^2” competed in small woodwinds. “Pataflafla” is the name of the large percussion group. Three soloists competed in band: Devon Mann on trumpet, Leonie Walle on Clarinet and Tim Jenson on French horn. Wright’s strings musicians competed in several other areas. “U Jelli of our Celli?” and “EJ” competed in the small strings category. “Ye Olde Quintet” was an additional entry in large strings. Two others performed solos: Elliott Claus on piano and Michael Harlow on violin. The Orcas community can hear some of these musicians play at the annual Music Advocacy Group’s concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6 in the Old Gym at the school. They will perform along with the Orcas Choral Society, Orcas Island Community Band and Island Sinfonia.
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Obituary Fredrick David Nicol WWII Vet Fred Nicol passes away at 91 Fredrick David Nicol, born January 6, 1925, was a true “islander.” Born in Friday Harbor, he was the second child of David and Vivian Nicol. Fred’s paternal grandparents emigrated from Scotland in the mid 1800s, thus making Fred a third generation islander. Fred spent all 91 years on Orcas, with the exception of his time spent in the Army
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during WWII. Called into service at the age of 18, he served in the 5th Armored Division, 738th regiment and drove a tank from the Seine to the Rhine. Upon his return from the war, Fred went straight to work with his father in the family construction business. Nicol Construction built many structures on the island, including the Seaview Theater, the original Templin’s store (now the Ray’s pharmacy building), Darvill’s Bookstore and multiple homes all over the island. He even built several houses on Crane Island. Shortly after his return
from the Army, Fred met and married Peg Delaware, his life’s companion of almost 68 years. Fred and Peg raised five children: Tom, Bob, John, Deb and Ted. He was preceded in death by his sister Marjorie and granddaughter Jennifer. Fred is survived by his wife Peg; his brother Jim, all 5 children; grandchildren Amy, Brian, David, Tyler, Cory, Tanner, Rachael and MacKenzie; and greatgrandchildren Christopher, Breeanne and Owen Fredrick. A private service will be held when all of the family can be in attendance.
Election results online
Election results for the Orcas School levy and Parks and Rec levy came in after the Sounder went to press. For coverage of the election, go to www.islandssounder.com.
News briefs
Support group for dementia The Orcas Senior Center has formed a dementia/ Alzheimer's caregiver support group. Facilitated by Larry Hughes, caregivers will have the opportunity to meet with others who are currently caring for loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's to receive practical and emotional support.
Supervision will be available for care receivers at the senior center during the meeting. The group will first meet Wednesday, Feb. 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the senior center. Lunch is available for $5 per person. Pre-registration is required: call 376-2677 or by e-mailing orcasheartsandhands@ gmail.com.
Open mic for all Brush up your talents, whatever they may be; you’re the star! Join Gordon and Anita as they host the second ever Orcas Center Main Stage Open Mic,
Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. No pre-recorded music please; just you, your talent and our mic (max three songs or 10 minutes, whichever comes first). Contact Sparks for information or questions: sparks@orcascenter.org - 376 2281 ext 2. Tickets are by donation only and available the night of the event.
Walla Walla choir Walla Walla University will present its touring choir, “I Cantori,” on the Orcas Center main stage at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. There is no charge. For more info: 376-6683.
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To the Editor:
Anna Smith says farewell
Thank you to Senator Kevin Ranker
by Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
If you haven’t already heard the rumblings, or even if you have, I can confirm them for you here: this will be my last edition with the Journal of the San Juans and the Islands’ Sounder. As a reporter for the Journal for the last seven months, covering county-wide issues, I like to think that I’ve had a somewhat different view of how islanders coexist than the casual latest arrival. In the San Juans, fundraisers are held for residents in need, the photos and stories of the recently passed elderly are posted on the windows of local businesses. Keys are left in the car while the driver goes about his or her errands with not much thought about somebody stealing it. After all, the ferry is the only way off. And yet Friday Harbor, and the other communities here, have a wider, world vision. It’s seen in the recent STEM initiatives at the high school and potentially the elementary school. The San Juan Islands Art Museum that features world renowned art for anyone to see for free, and the still relatively new, high tech hospital. The sheriff’s log is most often filled with loose sheep and miscommunications over a crab pot, every stranger is a friend of a friend and it’s common to take an hour at the grocery store for what should have been a quick trip due to how many people you run into. That is not to gloss over the issues that are very much present here. The islands have very real problems with creating affordable housing initiatives, providing opportunities for low income families, focusing on conservation efforts and environmental issues, dealing with domestic violence and much more. But what I mean to say, is that the good parts here far outweigh the bad. Whether it’s sunsets at Lime Kiln State Park, watching the winter storms come in off Cattle Point Road, being a bystander at one of the many parades, hearing a generational islander talk about the old days, this place is full of more good than a lot of places in the world and that is something to cherish. It’s something that I’ll hold with me as I leave these islands, along with the islanders I’ve met and the times we’ve shared. Thank you San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island and little Shaw Island for the beauty in the past few months, and another thank you to the islanders that made it as fulfilling as it was.
The Journal welcomes Courtney Oldwyn New reporter Courtney Oldwyn grew up visiting her grandparents, who live at Roche Harbor and spent many summers on San Juan Island working and teaching horseback riding lessons to island kids. Oldwyn has always enjoyed writing, was an English major at Oregon State University and has dabbled in journalism. She and her husband, a born and raised islander, moved back to Friday Harbor in 2009 and are committed to raising their two young children here.
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We are fortunate in the San Juan Islands to have Senator Kevin Ranker representing us in Olympia. I’ve known this for some time, but a recent interaction has confirmed that thought beyond my most optimistic expectations. I’m the Executive Director of Four Winds * Westward Ho Camp in Deer Harbor. In the summer, we carry epinephrine auto-injectors in our first aid kits. When someone is having a severe allergic reaction, epinephrine is a life-saving medication, and minutes matter. According to the Oregon Health Authority, immediate injection of epinephrine is the single factor most likely to save a life under those circumstances. Furthermore, research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 25 percent of children have their first allergic reaction at school or while participating in outof-school activities — such as camp. Last summer, the legal ability of our local doctors to prescribe this medication to camp was called into question. I called Senator Ranker’s office, and they were extremely helpful and responsive. I’ve been working with his staff looking at laws from other states that allow camps and other out-of-school programs to have access to epinephrine. When the legislative session began a few weeks ago, Senator Ranker introduced SB 6421, a bill that would authorize camps and other entities to keep a stock of epinephrine auto injectors in collaboration with an emergency health care provider. Senator Ranker has organized a bipartisan group of cosponsors for the bill, and pros-
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pects look good for the bill to pass. The story we’re used to hearing about government is not one in which an elected official hears about a constituent’s problem, recognizes it, and immediately gets about the business of solving it. Conventional wisdom aside, that story matches my experience working with Senator Ranker and his staff exactly. We are lucky to have him as our denator. Paul Sheridan Executive Director, Four Winds * Westward Ho Camp
Thank you to Hughes and the Sounder My neighbors, husband and I wish to thank Councilman Rick Hughes for taking the extra time to drive Dolphin Bay Road, review its current road conditions, and meet with residents who live on the 1.7 mile portion of Dolphin Bay Road under review. I am grateful to all the councilmen for unanimously voting “Yes” to continue with the planned chip sealing of Dolphin Bay on Tuesday February 4 and supporting the priority of safety. It was clear that the Public Works Department intends to protect the rural scenic nature of this road by simply chip sealing with no center line or unnecessary changes in road width and character. Further, I really appreciated participating in the process of attending a council meeting. There were a total of 12 residents of Orcas, including one of its younger citizens, who came and were able to speak because of the established process of allowing any and all citizens the opportunity to express their opinions during the citizens’ access time. Finally, thank you Sounder for ensuring that you included voic-
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es and perspectives on both sides of this issue around chip sealing Dolphin Bay. To my neighbors concerned about increased speeds, I have personally committed myself to watching my speedometer carefully in order to not exceed posted speed limits the entire length of Dolphin Bay. It will be a good practice in restraint for me. And, for all of those who signed the petition, do remember that a full two miles of Dolphin Bay from Beatrice Lane to White Beach Road will remain unpaved and probably will remain that way forever. Too few residents live on that portion of the road or drive it on a daily basis, and it would be extremely costly for the county to bring that portion up to standards for paving. Moriah Armstrong Orcas Island
OPALCO: suggestion for itemized billing OPALCO’s recent billing states that it will include a new line item of “demand charge” (whatever that is). I have a different billing request. I recommend that the statement include a line which reflects the monthly purchase and operational costs/profits due to the acquisition of Rock Island Communications. The line should state the charges for the member’s monthly use/nonuse of this service. This was a highly controversial purchase which has eroded confidence in the stewardship of the board. Being open and honest about the monthly impact of this purchase on the members’ pocketbooks would go a long way in restoring trust in OPALCO-particularly at a time when rates are zooming skyward. Larry Weingarth Orcas Island
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FAMILY FROM 1 mental health provider on campus two days a week. The process is culminating in interviews with candidates this week. “It is our goal to eliminate all barriers that might prevent students from getting the support that they need,” said Superintendent of schools, Eric Webb. “This is a wonderful example of cooperation and alignment of resources among multiagencies to support the stu-
dents on Orcas. This program is also funded by 1/10 funds as well as Medicaid.” Ihlenfeldt, who works for Orcas Island Park and Rec District, says it’s also important for kids to be enrolled in after-school programs so they have additional access to responsible adults. “Otherwise children rely on family and friends to speak up,” she said. The Funhouse Commons and OIPRD offer physical activities as well as programs like the homework club and mentor program, which is always in need of
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more volunteers. Neither organization will turn a kid away due to lack of funds. Child abuse and neglect are legally defined as injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by any person under circumstances which indicate that the child’s health, welfare and safety are harmed. Abuse and neglect does not include the physical discipline of a child. For information about common signs of abuse, go to www.dshs. wa.gov/ca/child-safety-andprotection. The CPS hotline
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is 1-800-ENDHARM. Sometimes it’s community members who see something questionable – a child who looks malnourished, has bruises or wears the same clothing day after day. For those who aren’t mandated reporters, the next step can be daunting. “In a small community people can be reluctant to call CPS,” O’Dell said. “If you have questions or want help, you can come to Orcas Family Connections. I can go over CPS abuse and neglect guidelines and sit with with you while you
make the phone call.” A child will not be removed from a home without ample evidence. CPS may offer parents optional enrollment in its Family Assessment Response program where social workers can go into the home, make an assessment and then offer help in finding counseling or enrolling in chemical dependency services at Compass Health, which is in Friday Harbor. “It’s a great model but we don’t always have the services available on Orcas,” O’Dell said.
She says the biggest hurdles for struggling families are finding quality housing and access to help for mental health issues or drug addiction. For families on state insurance, counseling or chemical dependency assistance can only be found in Friday Harbor or the mainland. “When parents are ready for help, sometimes it takes a long time for them to get enrolled in a program,” O’Dell said. For Ihlenfeldt, there is a
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Foster parents needed in the San Juan Islands by Courtney Oldwyn Special to the Sounder
Since she was nine years old, Michela has attended 11 different schools. Not because her family moved often, but because that’s when she was removed from her home and placed in foster care for the first time. New home after new home, new family after new family – Michela spent fourth and fifth grade on Orcas Island, then seventh and the start of eighth in Friday Harbor before being sent to another home in yet another community. After every change in school she fell further and further behind academically. Eventually she dropped out of high school. Being able to stay at least in the same town or on the same island “would’ve really helped; at least I wouldn’t have had to change schools so much,” she said. Currently, there are more than 10,000 children in foster care in Washington. Only a small number of those come from San Juan County. The main problem the county is facing is that the lack of licensed foster homes causes local children who do come in to care to be placed in off-island homes. There are no licensed foster homes on Orcas and only one on San Juan Island. Foster care is in itself extremely stressful for children and can, in the long term, be as traumatizing as staying in an abusive or neglectful home. The loss of parents, siblings, friends and their own community “culture” is incredibly disorienting to children. Add to that the loss of their friends, the school many of them have been attending since kindergarten, teachers they have built relationships with and the community they’ve grown up in and their lives become even more disoriented. Last year on Orcas, 10 children were removed from their families by the state, but only a handful of them were able to remain on the island. Some were able to live with family members or “suitable others”: friends, neighbors, teachers or other adults that these children may have a pre-existing relationship with. The others were sent to licensed foster homes off island in places like Skagit, Whatcom or even King Counties. “If we had homes ready, these children could easily be placed here,” said Christina Urtasun, a foster care recruiting and retention specialist with Fostering Together, which is contracted with the state to find and support foster families in Western Washington. Fostering Together acts as a liaison between the Department of Social and Health Services and foster parents. “We do everything in our being to keep kids where they are,” said Kari Jellison, supervisor responsible for the islands with DSHS. On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Jellison and Urtasun held an informational meeting at the Eastsound Fire Station, following a similar meeting in Friday Harbor the week prior. The two women visited the islands to inform islanders about the need for licensed foster families, and the foster care licensing process. “I’ve been hearing a lot of noise lately from the islands about the need for licensed homes, for information, for support, for someone to come out here,” said Urtasun. Christina Leoutsakos is currently the only social worker for the islands. According to Jellison, Leoutsakos makes a visit to the islands twice a week. “We do everything in our being to keep kids where they are,” said Jellison. “We have to work with what service providers are contracted out here. Christina [Leoutsakos] and I are committed to the islands, and being a constant.” “I’ve had kids literally stay the night in my office because we have nowhere to send them to,” said Linnea Anderson, San Juan County Juvenile Court administrator, during
How to become a foster parent
1. Take the orientation class online at: http://fosteringtogether. org/online-orientation/ Complete sections 1 and 3 and make sure to print out the certificate at the end.
2. Send in initial paperwork (section 2 at the above link): Family Home Study Application; Background Authorization (one for each person over the age of 16 in the home); Fingerprint Background Check (one for each person over 18 in the home); Include copies of drivers’ licenses, include hard copy fingerprints
the Friday Harbor meeting. A problem facing local kids, especially teenagers, is that they’re unwilling to seek help from the state when living in bad situations because they’re afraid they’ll be forced to move off island. “These kids just want to go to school; they just want to play basketball,” said Anderson. Many of these teens end up living informally with friends or extended family, couch surfing between homes or staying in potentially neglectful situations with their parents. Friends, family and community members often decline to call in to the state possible cases of neglect or abuse because they don’t want to be responsible for these children having to move off island. Due to the lack of licensed foster homes in the community, children are sent to informally live with another family, or even placed by the state in a home with a “suitable other;” these families do not receive the same benefits and support as licensed foster homes. Island families considering whether or not foster care is right for them should keep in mind that foster families always have the final say on which children to accept into their homes. They can set age parameters, or even agree to only take in children from their own communities. Families who become licensed may receive calls, as often as every day, looking for placement for children from all over the state, or they may not have a child in their home for months. Often, children from other counties are not placed in island homes because of the travel restrictions and the complications it causes for social workers. Licensing requirements include fingerprinting, a background check, home visit, CPR and First-Aid training and completion of a 24-hour training program. The licensing process itself can be lengthy and hard to navigate but there is help through programs like Fostering Together, which Christina Urtasun collaborates with to provide mentorship to new families going through the process. Urtasun has been working over the past few months to set up a licensing and training program in San Juan County. “I’ve been working on it for months but it’s finally ready to go,” said Urtasun, urging anyone even considering being a foster parent to attend the classes. “The training is scheduled for April on Orcas Island, and is open to all interested families. Who knows when a training like this here in the islands will happen again,” Urtasun continued, stating that in her eight years as a recruiter she never remembers a class being held on island. As for Michela, she is currently working to earn her high school diploma but is already planning ahead to the next step: higher education. “It is my wildest dream to go to a four year college,” writes Michela in her application essay to Seattle University. On her own for more than a year now, Michela is working on putting down roots. She has an apartment in Friday Harbor, she’s studying to get her driver’s license and has found support and friendship from past mentors who live in Friday Harbor as well. At the informational meeting in Friday harbor, Michala made connections with a few local moms and business owners. She has a potential job interview. She is building her own “village.” “I just never had that luxury of staying anywhere very long,” she said. For licensing and initial paperwork, visit fosteringtogether.org or contact Urtasun at Christina-urtusan@olivecrest.org. Sounder reporter Mandi Johnson contributed to this story.
from Sheriff’s Department (See instructions below). Mail to: DSHS/DLR 840 N. Broadway, Bldg B, #540, Everett, WA 98201 3. Anyone in the home over the age of 18 needs to be fingerprinted. Please go to the Sheriff’s office in Friday Harbor to have this done and then mail them in
with initial paperwork. Details: Call 360-378-4151 to make an appointment, Thursdays only between 9-11 a.m. Address: 96 2nd St., Friday Harbor. Cost: $10 per person 4. Sign up for the free CPR class: http://www.keepthebeatcpr.us/ reg34fosterclasses.html. Class
will be March 5th, 10:00-4:30 at Eastsound Fire Department. 5. Sign up for free Caregiver Core Training/CCT: April 8, 9, 22 and 23 9:30 to 4 p.m. Register at www. allianceforchildwelfare.org or 1-866-577-1915. Classes will be held at Orcas Island Community Church.
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FAMILY FROM 5 direct correlation between substance abuse and kids being neglected. She said it’s important to note that “not all people who use meth have sores or look unhealthy.” Drug use can go undetected within the community for a long time. Ihlenfeldt and O’Dell say parents are usually motivated to seek help by the desire to keep custody of their children, but having to wait for enrollment or travel long distances decreases their chance of success.
Outreach
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juans will be offering a “Restorative Parenting” class from February 22 to April 4 in Eastsound. The class will be facilitated by two members of DVSAS, Eve Batchelder, a community outreach advocate and Stephanie Claus, in-house therapist. “In order for families to be successful and thrive, parents need to feel empowered and supported in their decision-making; the children need to feel listened to and given opportunities for self-growth and independence, and the family unit as a whole needs to feel a sense of belonging to a community that believes in them and their contributions to the world,” said Batchelder. “Healthy relationships prevent violence and abuse from spreading, and raise awareness to help stop the cycle of abuse that
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is so widely perpetuated in our society.” The class is free and healthy snacks and drinks will be available. Organizers request that attendees wear comfortable clothing as there will be movement involved. It is requested that participants come ready to learn, share, have fun and feel empowered in the decisions everyone makes as parents. However, due to limited space and resources, childcare will not be included. Batchelder teaches prevention education and healthy relationships skills classes at the public school and is also involved in outdoor education groups at the Funhouse. She has a background in yoga, art and movement therapy, and somatic training. Additionally, has worked as a peer advocate with Hispanic migrant families through Wash. state social service programs, Catholic Community Services and Compass Health. Claus has worked as a therapist since 1992. She worked at an outpatient community mental health center for 6-12 year olds of low-income, at-risk families. She has run groups for boys and girls and also has experience offering family, couples, and individual therapy. She continues to run support groups at DVSAS and sees individual clients. Additionally, she has two older teenage children and enjoys hosting youth groups at her house on weekends. DVSAS is a servicebased, advocacy-centered, non-profit organization. Its work revolves around the needs of the people who walk through the doors, and it also involves reaching out to the community.
increasingly more involved with the children and young adults of the island. In the process, it has gotten to know parents, children, and families in the community, and has received suggestions to facilitate parent support groups and relationship classes. “One of the most common statements we hear from parents is, ‘I never have enough time for myself anymore’,” said Batchelder. “DVSAS believes that maintaining one’s health and well-being benefits most from a holistic approach that address the mind and the body through emotional, mental, and physical practices.” While talking about feelings does help people to externally express themselves, DVSAS believes that incorporating the body through movement or other non-verbal, non-linear processes, such as art or meditative reflections, delves deeper into the individual and creates “a deeper framework on which to grow and develop.” That is why the class will be incorporating multiple learning styles, such as kinesthetic, aural, verbal, and visual, to address the needs of each unique individual, and encourage self-expression and self-study. “When a parent is in touch with who they are, how they feel inside, and can trust in their own personal power, they will have more energy and skills available to show up and remain present in the parenting process,” said Batchelder. “It is our intention that offering yoga, movement, and art therapy in our group will provide an opportunity to open up to the beauty that lies inherent in all of us.”
It has received overwhelming generosity and financial support in order to help people who may be in abusive or unhealthy relationship. By offering free classes and support groups open to everyone – regardless of gender, socio-economic status, religion, or beliefs – it hopes to thank and give back to the community. The class is based off of a curriculum called “Restorative Parenting,” from Global Violence Prevention based in Minnesota, and materials from Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs. It will include both a skillsbuilding discussion and practice of those skills in a safe environment. Families will be able to receive support from one another,and the co-facilitators through sharing individual art reflections or stories. Additionally, Stephanie will be available to meet with individuals for complimentary “check-in” sessions, or to offer support about more specific family situations. “It is important for families to receive as much support as possible to foster healthy relationships – within families, the community, and the world at large,” said Batchelder. DVSAS has close professional bonds with organizations and institutions in the community. The Funhouse Commons, Orcas Community Resource Center and the schools have all been supportive of previous work and collaborations. DVSAS has received private grants and state funding to offer “healthy relationships” and violence prevention classes in the schools, as well as outdoor after-school programs with agencies such as the Funhouse. DVSAS is becoming
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Finding a love that lasts
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by Mandi Johnson Sounder reporter
ithout the aid of today’s technology, how did young couples keep in touch over distance in the late 1950s? “Lots of talking on the phone,” Gael Shipstad says, as she smiles, looking at her husband Bob. In June, they’ll have been married for 56 years, but they’ve been in each other’s lives for much longer than that. It was 1947 when the Shipstads first met. Both were nine years old and in 4th and 5th grades in Catholic School. Gael looks quizzically at Bob when she says their respective grade levels, stating he somehow skipped first grade. Bob shrugs and claims it’s because he’s just that smart. It was during a grade school music recital when Bob knew Gael was “the one.” He had just finished performing what he described as the worst clarinet solo, ever, “more squeaks than notes,” he said, when Gael came onto the stage. She was singing with a group of other girls, yet Bob couldn’t
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Above: Gael and Bob today. Right: Bob and Gael pose for photos before senior prom in 1956. take his eyes off of her. “I’m think I’m going to marry her,” he said to the priest next to him. Gael, however, wasn’t as quick to realize her affections for Bob were so great. As the Shipstads grew older, they were sent to separate schools, one for boys and one just for girls, but still they would make an effort to see each other at church each week.
When they were both 15, they began to date. “I never dated anyone after 15 years of age,” she says, reflecting on when she knew Bob was the one for her. For Gael, it helped their relationship greatly that Bob’s family was so supportive. “He comes from a wonderful family,” she says. “The apple doesn’t fall far from the
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tree.” Just before the two of them parted ways to attend college in different states, they got engaged. Bob went to school in Portland, Ore., and Gael in Pasadena, Calif. That was the first true test of their love, and where the phone calls became essential.
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Love Q&A | Kassy & Brooke How did you meet? We met September 2010 when the Orcas volleyball team traveled to Concrete, where we were both did
stats for each respective team and we began talking. When did you know that you were in love? We both knew we were
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come off island most weekends, and picking her up at the ferry landing was the highlight of my week. What is the sweetest thing Brooke has ever done for you? Brooke told me we were going to the store one day, but little did I know that she had the bags packed, and that we went on a road trip to Silverwood in Idaho for a week. Tell us something adorable that Kassy does but has no idea is endearing? The most adorable thing that Kassy does and she doesn’t know is endearing is when she’s just being herself. I love that more than anything. Tell us something that Brooke does but has no
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Above: Brooke Bruland (left) and Kassy Taylor (right). idea is endearing? The most adorable thing that Brooke does is her reaction when I tell her something exciting. She’s like a kid in a candy store. When are you the happiest together? When we are both doing
He was as honest, decent, fair, honorable and joyful a person who ever lived. He gave of himself with no expectations of receiving anything in return. Larry made everyone he met feel important and somehow his subtle intelligence made sense out of things that made no sense. He was a shining light missed by all who knew him.
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something we enjoy like hanging out with our families, going on hikes with our dog and coaching together. We love taking our nephews, niece and cousin out on the town to spoil them.
LOVE STORY FROM 7 “He’d come home for Christmas and summer time,” Gael explained. But the rest of the time they spoke only by phone. After they both completed college, they were married. They went on to have four children; three sons and a daughter. They moved to Orcas full-time in 1994. How does a couple like the Shipstads make it to 56 years of marriage? The answer: lots of laughter. “You have your cloudy days and your sunny days. You make it through the cloudy days with humor,” said Gael. She then told of a time when a friend asked her if she really thought Bob was as funny as she let on. “‘Do you laugh at everything he says?’ Yes, I actually do.” “And I was gone a lot,” Bob interjected, laughing. As the producer of “Sesame Street Live,” Bob was often traveling around the country with the show. “Gael was a huge part of that by wearing the mom and dad hat, while I was doing my Radio City Music Hall in New York etc. etc. etc. And [she] did a great job of it,” he explained. Gael also credits their faith in each other, and in God, as having kept them together all these years. The Shipstads admit they were very lucky to meet each other, and acknowledge their love is a rarity. “I was lucky enough to marry my sweetheart and best friend,” Bob said. Added Gael: “It’s a blessing if you do find that. It’s a very special thing, that can happen.”
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“That I get to spend time with them and we have special days together “I love my parents sometimes.” because they’re my -Presly family.” -Sofia
V-Day dance A Valentine Dance will be held at the Oddfellows Hall, on Feb. 13. The dance will begin with the big band sounds of “Orcatrazz,” from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m. and be followed by a DJ with an assortment of music. The dance is by donation, with all monies received going to the Odd Fellows Scholarship Fund and the Music Advocacy program, which assists students with music in public schools. “This promises to be a lively and joyful event,” say organizers. “This dance is important since many people have mentioned that there is not enough ballroom dancing on the island.”
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OPALCO news
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After a monumental season, and a first place finish in the Northwest 1B Boys Basketball League, Orcas Christian captured the District 1 Championship after a sound, 52-28, win over Mount Vernon Christian. In the win, senior guard,
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The Saints ended their regular season as runner ups at the Walla Walla University tourney. Michael Harris dazzled and dazed as he swept around the Hurricane defense in a whirlwind of offense. Harris would finish with 24 points and would earn
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the KAPS-FM Player of the Game. Harris’ guard play attracted big attention from the Mount Vernon defense, allowing several Saints to get quality looks at the basket. 8th Grade rookie phenom, Corey Aragon, took advantage of the diversion and tallied 12 points, six of which came from 3-point range. Cyrus Amour again set the pace underneath the basket, as he caused havoc against the Mount Vernon post defense. Amour finished several close range shots that stemmed off of strong power moves. Amour would have 13 points and would go 75 percent from
the free-throw line. “It was a tough game because we had a couple of players fighting through injuries and sickness,” said Harris. “But it’s nice to see the hard work we put in the gym show.” The win puts the Saints in the Tri-districts, and will play their first game this Saturday in Lummi against either Shoreline Christian, Clallam Bay or Evergreen Lutheran. Fans can follow the Saints’ playoff action from the “Orcas Christian Athletics” Facebook page at: https:// www.facebook.com/orcaschristiansaints/ or from twitter @GoOcsSaints.
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and siblings at concerts and benefits. She studied voice and oboe, and attended Mt. Hood Community College to study jazz. From concert hall to campfire, troubadour Cruso has traveled the nation and all over Europe sharing her contemporary acoustic songs, influenced by folk, rock, jazz and Americana. She’s a multiinstrumentalist, playing hammered dulcimer, flute, guitar, and voice. She’ll be focusing on her songwriting talents at this Orcas show, accompanying her elegant vocals with a combination of intricate fingerpicking and rhythmic grooves on her often alternately tuned guitars.
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Agricultural Summit Nationally acclaimed author Dr. Courtney White joins the San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit on Feb. 12 as the keynote speaker; to share innovative practices that soak up carbon dioxide in soils, reduce energy use, sustainably intensify food production and increase water quality.
The talk is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the San Juan Community Theater. Tickets available at the door and at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/san-juan-islandsagricultural-summit-tickets-20483728383. For more information, visit www.sjcarc. org/summit.
TEDxOrcas is on its way TEDxOrcasIsland is coming to Orcas Center on Saturday, March 5. The day-long conference includes TEDx talks from a dozen local and national speakers, musical performances and more. Lunch is catered by New Leaf and served in the Madrona Room. Tickets are on sale at www.tedxorcasisland. The theme is “Best of Both Worlds.” Below is an introduction to a few speakers: While earning her masters of architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Katrina Spade designed a system that uses natural decomposition to turn our deceased
into soil. Today, she is the founder and director of the Urban Death Project, an organization working to bring that system to the world. Eric Youngren is a solar energy expert and entrepreneur living on Orcas. His SolarNexus off-grid systems are now powering lights and computers in over 1,200 schools and clinics in rural villages in Tanzania and Kenya. Katherine MacLean, PhD. is an academically trained research scientist with a long-standing interest in the neural correlates of consciousness and the science of well-being.
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GARDENING WITH KIDS: 10 a.m., Madrona Room, Orcas Center, by Allison O’Sullivan.
FRIDAY, FEB. 12
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DEER HARBOR POTLUCK:
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6:30 p.m. at Deer Harbor Community Club, Stormy Hildreth will sing. Bring a dish to share, your place setting, and beverage.
5:30-6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Church . ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2.
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SAT., FEB. 13 CUPID’S CLOSET: Flea market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Sound Community Hall. Vendors offer new and used items plus baked goods.
MON., FEB. 15 FREE TOOTH EXTRACTION: Dr.
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TUESDAY, FEB. 16
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30
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AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Monday Night Duplicate Bridge Group. Need a partner? Call Cheryl at 376-3104 or Marguerite at 376-2220. BUDGETING WORKSHOP: First Monday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Orcas Library.
TUES. – ONGOING KIWANIS CLUB: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Community Church. AA: For women, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for men, 7 to 8 p.m., Emmanuel Church. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Senior Center.
Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. SLAA: 7 to 8 p.m., an S.L.A.A. 12-step recovery, Episcopal Church. ADULT VOLLEYBALL: 7 to 9:15 p.m., High School Gym, $2. SOBER START: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., Community Church Family Center.
THURS. – ONGOING STORYTIME: 11 a.m., library NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30
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FRI. – ONGOING AA: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall,
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‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ play
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island announces seven performances of the Tony-winning comedy, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” by playwright Christopher Durang. The play opened on Broadway in 2013, received six Tony Award nominations and won for best play. Durang was inspired by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's plays "The Seagull.” “Three Sisters,” “Uncle Vanya” and the comedy is a funny homage to Chekhov's themes of heartbreak and hope. Middle-aged siblings
Kids and gardens The Feb. 17 meeting of the Orcas Island Garden Club features Allison O'Sullivan, daughter of garden club members Evangeline and Terry O'Sullivan. It will start at 10 a.m. in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Allison will speak about developing children's love of healthy foods and nature through gardening. She has extensive experience in garden classroom education and curriculum development both at Life Lab on the campus of the University of California Santa Cruz, and at Zenger Farm.
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Cassandra (Lesley Liddle), and a young aspiring actress named Nina (Adia Dolan). The play is directed by Doug Bechtel. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Grange on Feb. 19, 20, 16, 27, and March 4, 5 and 6. Tickets are $10 at Darvills Book Store, www.orcasactors. com and at the door. Sexual innuendo and language may make this play unsuitable for younger children.
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Lopez oil leak hazard? by Anna V. Smith Journal reporter
Concern over a property with contaminated soil has prompted residents to wonder if their water is safe. In response, a letter from the Fisherman Bay Water Association released Feb. 1 stated their wells are being tested for benzene, a known carcinogen, and have tested negative. Steve Cade, water quality manager of the association, said that public water systems are routinely checked for herbicides, pesticides, bacteria, lead, copper, radium and benzene. Customers had contacted
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the association with concerns because of ground contamination at the old Lopez Village Market from leaking fuel tanks which has still not been resolved since the tanks were removed six years ago. The building in Lopez Village was the home of Lopez Village Market for years, before becoming Island Body and Fitness. It is now Paper, Scissors on the Rock. The owners of the property began the process of removing the tanks in 2010 and signed up for Department of Ecology’s Voluntary Clean-Up Program in 2011. They left the program in 2012 without finishing the cleanup, with some areas containing 633 times above the maximum approved amount of benzene and 43 times above the allowable level of total petroleum hydrocarbons in the soil, according to documents from the DOE. According to Mark Tompkins, director of San Juan County Health and Community Services, and
A history of contamination The two leaky gas tanks were removed Aug. 25, 2010, according to a Whatcom Environmental report, one 2,000 gallon tank installed in 1987 and another 4,000 gallon tank installed in 1980. The same report noted that the depth to groundwater is unknown, and that the surrounding soil tested above normal numbers according to Model Toxic Control Act unrestricted use levels for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons, benzene, ethylbenzene and total xylenes from six samples taken August 2010. According to a September 2011 report by Whatcom
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Kyle Dodd, manager of San Juan County Environmental Health, the contamination is not handled by the county, and has been under the jurisdiction of Washington’s DOE since the site was first identified as contaminated in 2010.
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Environmental, the smaller pit was deemed cleaned after soil excavation and 12 samples were taken from the floor and walls of the pit in January 2011. Despite soil excavation, the larger pit was “not showing indications of decreasing contamination,” and no clean soil samples were collected. In February 2011, sample pits were made on the property, and detected gasoline chemicals at least 13 feet below ground surface in amounts that exceeded the MTCA Method A cleanup criteria. The deepest sample found benzene 29 feet deep at 2.4 mg/kg, still above the .03 mg/kg allowable level for benzene. The vertical extent of contaminated soil is not known. The owners left the Voluntary Clean-up Program in June 2012, after a January 2012 letter from DOE that said more steps were needed to finish the cleanup. At this point, benzene, non-halogenated solvents and petroleum/ gasoline are all found above appropriate levels in the soil under the asphalt parking lot. The January 2012 letter from the DOE told the owners of the property that further action was necessary, as there was concern about the contamination levels. The report found the maximum detected concentrations of total petroleum hydrocarbon to be at 1,300 mg/kg,
well above the allowable levels of 30 mg/kg, and the benzene levels to be at 19 mg/kg, above the allowable .03 mg/kg. “Part of the former Village Market building may be situated over the area of soil contamination,” the report reads. “The potential for vapor intrusion therefore exists, and a soil cleanup level protective of indoor air must be considered.” The 2012 letter of further action repeated that more information was needed in order to determine what levels were suitable for the area, noting that a 65-foot deep water supply well was located nearby. This prompted concern from residents. The report could not determine what threat the contamination posed to groundwater or off-site leakage.
What’s next? According to DOE policy, because the site is on private property, it is the responsibility of the owners to clean up the contamination, and there are currently no available grants for private landowners to assist in their costs for cleanup even after personal or insurance funds have been exhausted. “Unfortunately the regulations don’t stipulate when a cleanup must occur, that’s why things like this can sit here for a long time,” said Donna Musa, regional site hazard assessment coor-
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dinator for Department of Ecology. “There are sites that came in to Department of Ecology in 1988 that still haven’t been cleaned.” Musa said that property owners who enter the program often don’t know how extensive the cleanup will be until excavation starts. In this case, the owners exited the program after two years. Because the program they entered in is voluntary, there is no obligation to finish the contamination clean up. “What really drives the clean ups for the last 10-15 years is real estate transactions,” Musa said. “Banks won’t loan money to people who are going to buy contaminated land.” The owners have made no known moves to sell the property. For smaller-scale contamination like this, Musa said, the Department of Ecology rarely enforces a clean up because it does not pose an immediate threat to residents, and Ecology doesn’t have the time or resources. Musa said there are many situations like these throughout the U.S. In June of 2015 Jamie Stephens, Lopez county councilmen and president of the Fisherman Bay Water Association, contacted Dodd and Tompkins at county health to see what progress had occurred. Dodd and Tompkins then reached out to DOE to see what steps could be taken to resolve the contamination. They did not receive a response. Dodd most recently contacted the department in Jan. 2016. “We as a county have been trying to find out information,” Stephens said. “As part of Fisherman’s Bay Water Association we’ve informed our customers, and as a councilman I informed the Lopez Village Planning Committee. Other than that it’s back to the property owner and Ecology.” The owners of the property did not respond to interview requests by press deadline.
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