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Island SceneFolk, rock, blues, gospel; Catch Foster, in concert, on fire PAGE 11

Guest ColumnHow the ‘hobby lobby’ and panicky politicians drew a dark cloud over the seasonal delights of spring PAGE 7

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For those who are willing to pay the connection fee, broadband is available in several core areas of San Juan County.

Orcas Power and Light Cooperative created a division in 2004 called “Island Network” that allowed individual broadband con-nections that were close to its fiber optic infrastructure. This includes most of Friday Harbor, Eastsound and Lopez Village and a few other areas close to fiber lines. Broadband is defined as high speed internet and other communication services.

As OPALCO investigated a county-wide broadband solution in early 2013, a moratorium was placed on new Island Network connections. The board lifted that freeze in February. As of today, there are 28 members hooked up to the co-op’s broadband.

“OPALCO may not be a broad-band solution for everyone,” said Communication Specialist Suzanne Olson. “But we will give our mem-bers the option to connect to our infrastructure, where available.”

To see a map of existing and future fiber connections, visit www.opalco.com/island-network and click on “Service Locations.”

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By Steve WehrlyJournal reporter

Prevention of derelict vessels is becoming the new paradigm in deal-ing with sinking, abandoned or ille-gally moored boats in Washington.

Because identification and removal of derelict boats has been such a success in San Juan County, the Puget Sound Partnership in 2013 awarded the county more than $300,000 to develop and coordinate a derelict vessel prevention program in other Puget Sound counties.

The county was chosen to administer the money because it is the only county in the state, and

Marine cleanup makes a splash

Journal file photo Sporting military medals, Roy Matsumoto. above, waves to the crowd while participating in a Friday Harbor Independence Day parade. Below, Matsumoto at the FH Film Festival with daughter Karen, (contributed photo).

By Scott RasmussenJournal editor

Roy Matsumoto was a small man in stature, which in some ways make his heroic exploits, boundless energy and epic journey over an unpredictable land-scape marked by deprivation, racism and global mili-tary conflict seem even that much more remarkable.

Much like the “Little Engine that Could,” Matsumoto would not be denied.

He bested the Great Depression and discrimi-nation of his day only to find himself branded an “enemy alien” by the country of his birth, and then banished to an internment camp alongside so many other Americans of Japanese ancestry after the attack on Pearl Harbor. But at age 29, time was on his side, and Matsumoto would make the most of it.

The one thing he could not overcome, however,

was time itself. Matsumoto died Monday, April 21, at his San

Juan Island home. He was 100. The day before, the Matsumoto family cel-

ebrated Easter Sunday with a dinner of fried chicken, a selection dear to Matsumoto’s heart in that it personified the triumph of Japanese troops in the jungles of Burma and daring role he played

Century of honor, sacrifice Patriot at heart, Matsumoto bested bigotry, enemies and the odds

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AlmanacTEMPERATURES, RAINFALL

LOPEZ High Low PrecipApril 21 61 42 .05April 22 56 42 .14April 23 55 41 —April 24 55 42 .69April 25 55 40 —April 26 57 37 .01April 27 54 40 T

Precipitation in April: 1.74”Precipitation in 2014: 11.66”Reported by Jack Giard

Bakerview Rd.

ORCAS High Low PrecipApril 21 57 46 —April 22 59 44 .15April 23 56 46 —April 24 57 51 .98April 25 62 44 .04April 26 59 41 —April 27 55 45 .04

Precipitation in April: 2.34”Precipitation in 2014: 14.19”

Reported by John Willis Olga

SAN JUAN High Low PrecipApril 21 55 44 .04April 22 54 43 .04April 23 54 42 .20April 24 54 46 .41April 25 55 42 —April 26 55 38 —April 27 51 44 .02

Precipitation in April: 1.58”Precipitation in 2014: 11.94”

Reported by Weather UndergroundRoche Harbor Water Systems

SUNRISE, SUNSET Sunrise SunsetApril 30 5:52 a.m. 8:26 p.m.May 1 5:50 a.m. 8:27 p.m.May 2 5:48 a.m. 8:28 p.m.May 3 5:47 a.m. 8:30 p.m.May 4 5:45 a.m. 8:31 p.m.May 5 5:44 a.m. 8:33 p.m.May 6 5:42 a.m. 8:34 p.m.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF THE P-8A MULTI-MISSION MARITIME AIRCRAFT INTO THE U.S. NAVY FLEET

In accordance with Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations (40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 United States Code 4321); and Department of the Navy (Navy) procedures for implementing NEPA (32 CFR Part 775), the Navy has completed a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the introduction of the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime aircraft. The Final Supplemental EIS was prepared to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of providing facilities and functions to dual-site the P-8A at two established maritime patrol home bases.

This document supplements the 2008 Final EIS with additional alternatives to provide facilities and functions associated with the proposed home basing action, changes to circumstances at the home base locations, and the latest P-8A project information. In November 2008, the Navy completed the Final EIS for the Introduction of the P-8A aircraft into the U.S. Navy Fleet, which evaluated the environmental impacts of home basing 12 P-8A fleet squadrons (72 aircraft) and one Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) (12 aircraft) at three established maritime patrol home bases. A notice of the Record of Decision was published in the Federal Register (FR) on January 2, 2009 (74 FR 100). Since this decision, the Navy determined that home basing P-8A squadrons at two locations could provide potential cost savings while still meeting current strategic operational objectives. The Navy released the Draft Supplemental EIS for public review and comment on September 20, 2013. In compliance with CEQ NEPA regulations, the Navy held open house meetings regarding the Draft Supplemental EIS on November 7, 2013, for NAS Jacksonville and on November 13, 2013, for NAS Whidbey Island. The public comment period for the Draft Supplemental EIS ended on December 2, 2013.

The Final Supplemental EIS addresses comments received on the draft version of the Supplemental EISand identifies Alternative 1 as the preferred alternative. Alternative 1 home bases 6 fleet squadrons plus the fleet replacement squadron at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, FL; 6 fleet squadrons in NAS Whidbey Island, WA; a permanent, rotating squadron detachment to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI; and periodic squadron detachments to Naval Base Coronado. Alternative 1 presents the greatest re-use of existing facilities and optimizes manpower, simulators, and facilities at NAS Jacksonville and NAS Whidbey Island.

The Notice of Availability was published in the Federal Register on April 25, 2014, beginning a 30-day public waiting period after which the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, or his representative, will signthe Record of Decision. Various federal, state, and local agencies, and other interested individuals and organizations have been notified that the Final Supplemental EIS is available. The Final Supplemental EIS is available for review at www.mmaseis.com and has been distributed for review at the following local libraries:

NAS Jacksonville, FloridaWebb-Wesconnett Regional Branch

Jacksonville Public Library6887 103rd Street

Jacksonville, FL 32210

MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, HawaiiKaneohe Public Library

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NB Coronado, CaliforniaCoronado Public Library

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Anacortes Public Library1220 10th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221

La Conner Regional Library614 Morris StreetLa Conner, WA 98257

Coupeville Public Library788 NW Alexander StreetCoupeville, WA 98239

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Fare increases of two percent for passengers and 2.5 percent for vehicles and drivers will go into effect May 1 on all domestic sail-ings. A 2.5 percent increase on all international fares will also occur.

This is the second part of a two-part increase approved by the Washington State Transportation Commission. In addition to these increases, the Peak Season Surcharge also goes into effect on Thursday, May 1 through Tuesday, Sept. 30 for vehicles and drivers paying full fare. Multi-ride products will not be affected by the Peak Season Surcharge.

FH Labs nets $46K in energy project rebate

Billie J. Swalla, Interim Director of the Friday Harbor Laboratories has invited the community to a check presentation cer-

emony at the labs on Friday, May 2.

At 4 p.m. at the FHL dining hall, UW College of the Environment Dean Lisa Graumlich will accept a check for $46,230 from Orcas Power and Light Cooperative.

The check is part of the ESCO Project, which includes a “greening up” grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to FHL.

The project will increase energy efficiency and save money on heating and water bills at FHL. Energy efficient lights have been installed on buildings and on the dock, the oil boiler was converted to a more efficient propane boiler, the roof on Lab 4 was replaced and a photovoltaic system mounted on the roof.

Swalla thanked the work-ing group on the project and declared the new grant “great news to announce following Earth Day.”

Presentation by Whale Museum tops LofWV annual meeting

The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold its Annual Membership Meeting and a luncheon on Monday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Juan Island Golf Club. All members and the general public are welcome to attend.

Following the business portion of meeting, Cindy Hansen, education coordi-nator of the Whale Museum

in Friday Harbor, will give a presentation.

Advance registration and a $28 payment are required. Send checks to Steve Bowman, 156 Otter Lane, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or call Bowman at 360-370-5814.

The League holds monthly membership meetings on the second Monday of the month, from noon to 2 p.m., usu-ally at the San Juan Island Public Library.

For local LofWV infor-mation, go to www.lwvwa.org/san-juan/index.html, where you can find past issues of the monthly news-letter, The Voter.

Spotlight shines on conservation at energy fairs

Three energy fairs in May and June offer local residents a chance to save money, win prizes, and help the San Juan Islands increase energy resilience and become an energy-sav-ing model for the nation.

The fairs are co-hosted by OPALCO and Islands Energy.

These family-friendly events have something for everyone: free energy saving kits, prizes, work-shops, solar crafts, and live music.

Highlights include a solar home tour, electric vehicles, and demonstrations of ener-gy-related technologies at a Home Energy Efficiency Workshop.

Islands Energy, led by San Juan Islands Conservation

District, partnered with OPALCO’s Member Owned Renewable Energy Committee to coordinate these three fairs.

Each fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Saturdays: May 17 at 95 Nichols Street in Friday Harbor; May 31 at Lopez Community Center; June 7 at Village Green in Eastsound.

“We are building on suc-cesses OPALCO has already achieved with their rebate programs and SmartHub,” said Lynda Lyshall of the Conservation District.

In 2013, OPALCO issued $412,354 in rebates to mem-bers with a total kWh sav-ings of 1,708,309.

Reservations for the Home Energy Efficiency Workshop and the solar home tour are recom-mended. To reserve a spot, call 360-378-6621 or email [email protected].

To learn more, go to www.opalco.com/energy-savings/rebates/ or call the OPALCO Energy Savings team at 376-3586. Or visit www.sanjuanislandscd.org for updates on the fair.

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Dr. John Geyman became the 7th recipient of the annual award honoring contributions to avia-tion on San Juan Island.

On Sunday, April 27, Geyman was inducted into the San Juan Aviation Museum’s “Wall of Honor” as part of a ceremony at Friday Harbor Airport’s Roy Franklin Terminal.

“It was a great event,” Geyman said of Sunday’s ceremony.

Geyman served as chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at University of Washington until 1990, then moved to San Juan Island where

he practiced medicine until 1997. He was instru-mental in establishing The Eagles, a group of pilots on San Juan Island who fly cancer patients to and from the mainland for treatment.

Geyman has also served on the board of directors of San Juan Pilots’ Association, help to establish the San Juan Aviation Museum and is an active mem-ber of the United Flying Octogenarians (UFOs).

Previous “Wall of Honor” recipients are: Roy Franklin (2008), Marty Stewart (2009), Bob Nichols (2010), Dr. Malcolm Heath (2011), Frank Brame (2012), and Marilyn and Les LaBar (2013).

perhaps the nation, to cre-ate a prevention program to identify vessels at risk before they become a haz-ard to navigation, a burden to taxpayers and a danger to the environment.

“The key word here is ‘prevention’,” said Friday Harbor’s Marc Forlenza, coordinator of both the county and state pro-grams.

The counties that received funds to join the San Juan County-led prevention pro-gram are Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce and Snohomish. Four other counties have expressed interest in joining the pro-gram, and, according to Forlenza, Grays Harbor County was represented at the first meeting and is expanding its prevention efforts as well.

The Department of Natural Resources has had

a derelict vessel removal program in place for about a decade, but DNR salvage costs are very high, especial-ly when a vessel has already sunk, as was evident when it cost the state almost $1.3 million to re-float and dis-pose of the 140-foot crab-bing boat Deep Sea, which caught fire and sank two years ago Island County’s Penn Cove. Island County has opted not to participate in the Puget Sound preven-tion program.

Prevention Workshop The new program was

inaugurated at a two-day workshop at the Padilla Bay Reserve, where a dozen representatives of interested counties gath-ered to learn how to set up and manage a derelict pre-vention program of their own. The PSP-sponsored workshop was conducted by Forlenza, derelict ves-sel specialist Joanruth Bauman, PSP Stewardship Coordinator Debbie Ruggles and two social

marketing professionals.“Prevention efforts are

sometimes able to get own-ers to take responsibility for their vessels and solve the problem without fur-ther intervention from us,” Bauman told the group.

Bauman founded and managed the local program that has become the model for the statewide program. She estimates that San Juan County responded to 19 vessels that had either sank or were in trouble in 2012, costing taxpayers $76,586. After starting its prevention program in 2013, the county needed to remove only four vessels and dealt with 49 derelict vessels of concern at a total cost of $23,521 -

less than one-third the 2012 expense.

“This program, once, implemented, will poten-tially save the state mil-lions of dollars by avoid-ing costly salvage expenses due to vessel owner negli-gence,” Forlenza said. “It is a win-win for the taxpay-ers of Washington and our threatened marine environ-ment. We want the program

to be expanded statewide, and there may be national applications and national funding possibilities in the future.”

Washington state Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, who has been active in the Legislature on the issue derelict vessels and prevention, hailed the state-wide expansion of the San Juan County program.

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Geyman joins ‘Wall of Honor’

Journal photo / NameDr. John Geyman, left, serves as emcee at a 2012 ‘Wall of Honor’ induction ceremony for friend and fellow pilot Frank Brame. Geyman was also inducted into the ‘Wall,” Sunday, at Friday Harbor Airport.

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“Easter was a really good day for him,” Matsumoto’s daughter Karen said. “He was feeling really upbeat and vibrant. It’s really a shock for all of us.”

Karen Matsumoto said that her father’s health had declined rapidly in the past several weeks. Up until about two weeks ago, she said he had been riding along in the family car and helping collect donated eyeglasses on behalf of the San Juan Island Lions Club, a program he championed and had been involved in for years.

Still, she said that her father passed away on his own terms.

“He always said that he wanted to die here at home, watching the hum-mingbirds out the window,” she said. “Considering all the wear and tear over years, he got a lot of mileage out of that body.”

Matsumoto is survived by his wife, Kimiko, daughters Fumi and Karen, sons-in-law Richard and John, and three grandchildren.

Already a decorated war hero when he and his wife, Kimiko, moved to San Juan Island in the late 1990s, Matsumoto retired from the Army as a master sergeant in 1963. He was inducted into the U.S. Army “Ranger Hall of Fame” in 1993 and four years later into the “Military Intelligence Hall of Fame” as well.

Credited with having saved his com-pany from being overrun by a bat-talion of advancing Japanese troops during the siege of Burma, Matsumoto proved every ounce the definition of military hero during service to his country as part of the fabled Merrill’s Marauders in WWII, putting his lan-guage skills and life at risk to safeguard those of his comrades.

More recently, Matsumoto became the face of and central figure in an award-winning documentary that chronicles the riveting, complex story of a Japanese immigrant fam-ily torn apart by WWII. Produced by Bainbridge Island-based Stourwater Pictures, “Honor & Sacrifice: The Roy Matsumoto Story” has been featured in no fewer than seven film festivals since its release two years ago and selected “Best Short Documentary” at the 2013 Gig Harbor and 2013 Port Townsend film festivals, respectively.

In early April, the Organization of

American Historians bestowed one of its highest honors on “Honor & Sacrifice,” the 2014 Erik Barnouw Award, in recognition of the film’s contribution to American his-tory. Previous Barnouw award win-ners include Ken Burns and Henry Hampton.

Matsumoto was never shy about sharing his life’s story and, for many, history’s tapestry is much more vibrant because of it.

“He was a total character,” Karen Matsumoto said of her father, “one of a kind.”

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The website also offers a request form for new hook-ups.

“We’ve put a lot of work into this site to answer ques-tions for the community,”

Olson said. “While all co-op members help pay for our grid control infrastructure, only those who connect to the Island Network pay for those costs.”

New connections include a one-time hook-up cost, which extends the network to the customer’s location

from the closest backbone access point. This price will vary depending on the cus-tomer’s location. Once con-nected, the member pays for the service monthly.

OPALCO recently hired a new manager, John Graminski, to oversee the Island Network division.

A little Broadband history

In 1999, in order to improve electric system reliability, OPALCO started installing fiber optic lines connecting its offices to field devices and the main-land. Since then, it made high-speed data connec-tions available to institu-tions like the public schools, libraries, medical facilities, government offices and cer-tain small businesses.

In 2011, the San

Juan County Economic Development Council and the San Juan Island Community Foundation asked OPALCO to explore how its fiber optic network might be used to bring broadband services to most of San Juan County. The result was a proposed $34 million dollar project to build a hybrid fiber-wireless infrastructure that would serve at least 90 percent of the county. That initiative was shelved in the summer of 2013.

“As we continued our feasibility study, the board determined the financial risk was too great,” Olson said. “It was not because we didn’t get enough members signed up.”

Although the scope was

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scaled back, OPALCO is still expanding its fiber optic network to improve the safety of field crews and increase reliability of its electric operation. This expanded network can be used as a backbone for local connections – for those willing to pay the connec-tion costs like trenching.

Olson says public inter-est in individual broadband connections grew consid-erably after a CenturyLink underwater cable was sev-ered on Nov. 5 last year. Telephone, 911 and internet service was interrupted for nearly a week until a tempo-rary fix was put in place with the aid of OPALCO. Just days after the incident, the OPALCO board of directors

directed that the company speed up fiber deployment throughout the county.

The co-op is undergoing a cost of service study that will update the fee struc-ture and menu of services. It should be completed by this June. With more mem-bers connecting, the cost of service will likely go down.

“The cost is currently being divided by those 28 mem-bers,” Olson said. “We are looking at what is a reason-able rate with planned expan-sion and new hook-ups. We want to give members a menu of options to choose from for what fits their needs … some people need it des-perately now for their busi-ness to function. They don’t want to wait for the cost to potentially go down.”

Throughout the islands, neighborhoods are join-ing forces to share the cost

of a broadband connec-tion. Communities in Deer Harbor, Roche Harbor and Cape San Juan are looking at spreading the cost out amongst multiple home-owners.

The futureLast August, the board

asked OPALCO to look into purchasing a “licensed FCC spectrum.” This would allow antennas to send wireless broadband signals to many more locations at a frac-tion of the current broad-band cost. The cost of that purchase is confidential and the negotiations are ongo-ing. An answer is expected some time this year.

“It’s bigger than just mak-ing a purchase,” Olson said.

“It’s a long process with FCC licensing.”

To avoid outages like Century Link’s this past fall, OPALCO has micro-wave links throughout the county that creates a loop to prevent service interrup-tion. Redundancy in power supplies means there is a back-up if something fails.

“You need a plan b,” Olson said. “After the big outage, everyone became very familiar with the term redundancy.”


Derek Rouse: 1937-2014

Born in Axminster, Devon, England, Derek emigrated to the U.S. in 1966 to work as an engineer at the Boeing Company in Seattle, Wash.

The youngest of four siblings, Derek was pre-ceded in death by brothers Fred and Peter, and sister Dorothy, all of the U.K.

His early years in Seattle were marked by many adventures in the Cascade Mountains, with the Seattle Mountaineers and with others who had also come from Europe to work for Boeing.

After a successful career with Boeing (27 years), Derek spent a year in Bandung, Indonesia, as an engineering consultant. Derek and Pierette retired to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island in 1994 after spending several months traveling around the world, including Australia, trekking

in Nepal, India, France, Switzerland and England. Derek was very active in the local Lions Club and the

San Juan Island theater (building sets for local plays), as well as a volunteer with the National Park Service. He helped organize the annual Friday Harbor Oktoberfest, which first started in 1995, where he loved to dance the polka with Pierette.

He continued his interest in older cars–he enjoyed restoring a 1972 MG and a 1968 Jaguar E-type, and shar-ing his enthusiasm with others during the annual car show (Concours d’Elegance). He also enjoyed playing tennis and golf at the local country club.

Derek is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Pierette, his children, Philip and Sylvia Rouse, and by his four grandchildren, Maddison, Keenan, Madeline and Simone.

His wonderful sense of humor, British, of course, was not always fully understood by everyone, but it will be sorely missed by those who “got it.”

Derek was laid to rest in Valley Cemetery, April 19, 2014. He would be delighted to know that the Lions Club or

the Community Theatre were the recipient of any dona-tion made in his memory.

— Family of Derek Rouse

Obituaries The Journal of the San Juan Islands obituary policy: The price is $13.05 per column inch, photos encouraged. Submit obituaries to “Contact Us” at www.sanjuanjournal.com, Frances Bacon at [email protected]; or by mail to, The Journal of the San Juan Islands, 640 Mullis, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

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Hats off for FridayHarbor’s teachers

It bears repeating over and over: “Thank you Friday Harbor teachers!”

As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, we want to give a huge thank you to the dedi-cated teachers and staff that make our island children thrive. Our schools may be small compared to many, but success and true com-munity overflows in so many big ways.

As author Helen Caldicott is quoted as say-ing, “Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important members of society because their profes-sional efforts affect the fate of the earth.”

We are truly grateful to those that teach and inspire our children.

FHHS PTA BOARDTami Hayes, Trudy

Loucks, Leslie Keyt, Jan Bollwinkel-Smith

An effective, fair commission? Not

Is the recent conversa-tion about the membership of the San Juan County Planning Commission a “Tempest in a Teapot?”

Perhaps too many adjec-tives seeking a cause célè-bre? I think not, and this is why:

The Planning Commission has nine mem-bers, all volunteers, who have an important respon-sibility to help guide the council through the mine field of responsible land use

planning. This commission is held accountable for their “fair and open mind’ in evaluating these important issues.

Today, three of the eight positions which are current-ly filled (that’s right, 3-of-8) are held by members who are leaders of a property rights group known as the Common Sense Alliance (CSA), and they repeatedly trumpet their commitment to ‘common sense’ solutions to their own development objectives.

Yet, ironically, they roundly condemn any suggestion that these three members are in any way faced with a conflict of interest in their delib-erations. Really? Does this make “common sense?”

Randy Gaylord (San Juan County prosecuting attorney) has weighed in on this issue, citing both Washington State Supreme Court and Common Law strictures to self-dealing. One solution offered was to adopt ‘roll call’ votes, thus putting indi-vidual voting on the record.

But it is hard to under-stand how this in any way mitigates the conflict at its source.

A perfect example is the CSA legal opposition to the adoption of the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) which has been approved by the council. Yes, a legal chal-lenge has been filed against the county by the CSA.

Four CSA members were actually on the commission when the CAO was being evaluated. Can you just imagine the outcry from the CSA should a number of the positions on the com-mission be held by those representing an organiza-tion with more moderate, mainstream views on land-

use planning?Does any of this reflect

wise government, promot-ing participative democra-cy? And is this consistent with common law doctrine, state laws and county ordi-nances? The council needs to get serious.

JON CHRISTOFFERSEN

Shaw Island

Rhetoric, reality at odds at OPALCO

Randy Cornelius in his letter to the Journal, (“Criticism of utility faulty, unfounded,” April 2, pg. 6) says, “...contrary to Mr. Jarman’s assertion, the OPALCO board does not have a policy of not allow-ing board members to speak individually to the coopera-tive’s members.”

If this were so, why would Bob Jarman and John Bogert receive letters from lawyers threatening them if they spoke out?

How can one reconcile Mr. Cornelius’ statement in his letter: “In summa-ry, the OPALCO board’s actions are transparent to the cooperative’s members and completely consistent with cooperative princi-ples...” with the proposed or perhaps passed board policy No. 1, which states, “Directors are required to keep confidential all matters involving the cooperative that have not been disclosed to the public.”

If a member of the co-op attends a board meet-ing presumably the board members cannot disclose information that hasn’t been made public. Wouldn’t that handicap the board in con-ducting business?

Randy Cornelius also

says in his letter that Bob Jarman was, “promulgating falsehoods about the coop-erative.”

Glenna Hall first implied the letter threatening John Bogert, if he were to speak out, was written without the board’s knowledge.

This behavior suggests to me that OPALCO’S board is feeling threatened. I think we should do the kind thing and relieve them of feel-ing threatened by replacing them.

GABRIEL JACOBSShaw Island

Positive direction, stay the course

Our current OPALCO Board is making our islands a safer place to work and live.

By expanding a com-munication backbone, our OPALCO work crews can monitor our energy delivery system in real-time. This communication system enhances worker safety and

saves members money. Our workers, friends and

family will be safer. First responders will be able to access this comprehensive countywide communica-tion to help all of us in times of emergency.

This hits home for my neighbors in Spring Point (Orcas Island). Last summer during a trial emergency drill, first responders could not communicate because there was no reliable com-munication system.

We all remember the eco-nomic damage and safety issues our community expe-rienced when CenturyLink lost access to our islands. OPALCO board members like Vince Dauciunas and Glenna Hall put in motion plans to protect our com-munity.

Dauciunas, an expert in electricity and technology, is willing to help each mem-ber understand OPALCO’s communication platform.

Hall brings her analytical judicial experience to the board, insuring members

receive a robust, reliable infrastructure. Let’s keep this OPALCO board, they are working for each mem-bers health and safety. Vote.

ANNE MARIE SHANKS

Deer Harbor

Incumbents haveour vote at Co-op

We’d like to urge every Opalco member to be sure to vote by noon May 2 in the Opalco Board election, either by mail or online at www.opalco.com.

We are voting to keep two smart experienced board members to help guide Opalco through the big changes to come, both in broadband and, most espe-cially, in the bigger transi-tion to green energy that must come soon.

We’re voting for Glenna Hall and Vince Dauciunas and we hope you will too.

LEE STURDIVANT/LOUISE DUSTRUDE

Friday Harbor

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OPINION

6 — Wednesday, April 30, 2014 The Journal of the San Juan Islands | SanJuanJournal.com

See LETTERS, Page 8

By Hector CyreSpecial to the Journal

Is there anything more joyous and hopeful than spring?The weather is warming. New leaves are bursting

from the trees. The early season rhododendrons and daffodils splash color across our yards.

My sailboat is nearly ready to go back in the water, car-rying dreams of magical days on San Juan Channel. Our first-half county property tax payment is due.

Huh?I try not to think about our property tax bill. But with

the April 15 deadline for federal income now passed, I am reminded that, soon, we must also ante up our property tax payment to the county.

To say the least, it puts a temporary damper on my joyous and hopeful spring thoughts. And causes me to ponder... Why are my property taxes so bloody high?

“Well, dummy, you’ve got a nice home in paradise. Be grateful.”

Yeah, that’s true. But why is my property tax bill so frea-kin’ high?

In a practical sense, it is because we demand many ser-vices from our local governments. Those services must be paid for. The property tax is the primary source of revenue for many.

Our property taxes pay not only for county services, but for those of important “junior taxing districts” that provide fire protection, libraries, and even cemeteries. All of those are good purposes and services I want in our community. I can even accept that a major chunk of my property tax goes to the state of Washington—supposedly to meet the consti-tutional mandate to fund basic education statewide. (Come on, legislators, step up to that one.)

Unfortunately, one of the reasons our property taxes are so high is because some of our friends and neighbors are cheating on their property taxes. Strong words—but true. This isn’t just my opin-ion. Our county assessor concurs.

And don’t blame him for the problem. He has been diligently trying to eradicate or at least reduce property tax cheating in San Juan County for nearly eight years. But the assessor faces a small, crafty, and politically active segment of property

owners who think it is not just okay, but even justified, for them to “game” the system. They shift their property tax responsibilities onto other islanders, including me and many of you.

The mechanism they use to do that is an element of our property tax structure in Washington called “current-use taxation.”

In San Juan County only 50 percent (yes, 50 percent) of the total land area is taxed at its full value. Of the other 50 percent, more than half (constituting 30 percent of the total land area of the county) is enrolled in one or another of the county’s four current-use property taxation programs. They are taxed at less than full value. (The remaining 20 percent of county land area is in public ownership, and is not sub-ject to property taxes at all).

As a result, the tax rate (millage rate) applied to all properties must be increased to make up for the revenue lost due to the reduced current-use rates on 30 percent of the county’s land area. In effect, the properties taxed at full value are making up for what the current-use program properties don’t pay.

The millage rates across the county vary somewhat due to the presence or absence of various junior taxing entities like fire and library districts, so the impact of the tax shift caused by current-use taxation varies.

Editorial

Membership; it has its dues The Journal wants to take one last oppor-

tunity to urge that you vote in the Orcas Power and Light Cooperative board elec-

tion. And to attend the annual meeting, if you can.

You, the members, own the cooperative. Just as you pay your monthly electric bills, you should “pay your dues” by voting.

If only 10 percent of the membership votes, what conclusion will the board and management draw? That nobody cares? That the 90 percent who don’t vote are satisfied with the way the co-op is run? That rate increases are just fine with 90 percent of the members?

Whether you appreciate the way the co-op is run, or not, there are board candidates who will represent your views.

Changes are happening for electric and tele-communications services in San Juan County. Some of your fellow members are active in trying to affect the direction of those changes. We think those changes might work better if everyone pays attention, gets involved and votes.

The paper does not endorse anyone in particu-lar for election to the board. But we do recom-mend that the member-initiated bylaw amend-ments be rejected.

One proposal would mandate that the board and management meet quarterly with members on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez islands; the other would require that board meetings be streamed on the internet or video conferenced to interested members.

Although making more information available is never a bad thing, neither proposal is proper for the co-op’s bylaws; however, both would be appropriate for the board to consider as policies.

The Journal of the San Juan Islands | SanJuanJournal.com OPINION Wednesday, April 30, 2014 — 7

n SJC Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, April 30, 2:15 p.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.n Port of Friday Harbor Commission, April 30, 4 p.m., San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front St.n SJ Island District School Board of Directors, April 30, 5 p.m., FH High School library, 45 Blair Ave.n San Juan Island Hospital Commission, April 30, 5 p.m., Frank Wilson EMS Building, 1079 Spring St.n Friday Harbor Town Council, May 1, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chambers, 60 Second St.n Marine Resources Committee, May 7, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.n Stormwater Citizens Advisory Committee, May 8, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.n San Juan County Fair Board, May 12, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds, 846 Argyle Ave.n SJ Ferry Advisory Committee, May 14, 8:30 a.m., County Legislative Building, 55 Second St.n SJ County Park & Recreation Commission, May 15, 11:05 a.m., Orcas Island, location TBD.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

By Bruce Gregory, San Juan Islands Conservation DistrictSpecial to the Journal

Mud is a problem when it covers areas where live-stock access food, water, and shelter. Muddy or waterlogged pastures can create health problems

for your livestock, be a source of polluted runoff, and con-tribute to problems with weeds and poor grass growth.

If you have muddy pastures, don’t despair, there are best management practices and free technical assistance avail-able.

Pastures are EcosystemsA thick pasture of green plants covering the soil for the

whole year promotes the nutrient cycle and increases water quality and healthier pastures for livestock. Pastures are living ecosystems that cycle nutrients via soil organisms, plants and livestock.

Soil bacteria, protozoa, nematodes and literally thou-sands of other small microscopic organisms work along-side earthworms processing decayed material and creating organic matter and humus.

Plants are also an integral part of this ecosystem. Legumes, like clover, are harvesting atmospheric nitrogen while grasses and forbs are developing deep robust root systems that can reach as deep as four feet into the soil.

This network holds the soil in place and contributes to the ability of the soil to absorb water. Encouraging infiltra-tion of water into the soil profile for treatment by the micro organisms results in a “natural” cleansing process for waters that may be contaminated with manure, fertilizers, or other pollutants.

Water is essential for all forms of life, including plants,

micro organisms, livestock, and people. Water is also the key to nutrient cycling because most plant nutrients are soluble and move with water. Downward leaching of plant nutrients occurs with water movement. Soil itself moves in water, taking with it insoluble nutrients such as phosphorus.

Management practices determine how effective the water cycle will be in pastures. If rainwater can enter the soil eas-ily, runoff losses are less. Maximum infiltration of rainfall keeps groundwater tables charged up, wells running year round, and drought damage to a minimum.

Soil surface conditions that foster high rainwater intake have abundant ground cover (by living plants and surface litter) and good soil composition and structure. The best

Rainy Days: From Sprinkles to Storms

Fairness hijacked by ‘hobby lobby’

Part 4: Got Muddy pastures? We can help; managing stormwater on agricultural land

Guest Column

The previous article in the stormwater series discussed how on-site sewage treatment relates to stormwater and the tech-nical, financial assistance available to county residents. This week, the series addresses muddy pastures and managing stormwater on agricultural land.

See RAINY DAYS, Page 8

‘Current use’ tax breaks are fertile ground for those who would abuse the system

Hector Cyre

See FAIRNESS, Page 8

The tax shift is sig-nificant. According to the county assessor’s own esti-mate, it exceeds $2 million a year. That figure is probably

conservative.Over $103 million of

agricultural property in the county is being taxed at a value of less than $5 mil-lion. The figures for open-space timber land show property worth more than $26 million has a taxable

value of $160,000. Yes, one-hundred-sixty-thou-sand-dollars. Accurate fig-ures for the vastly larger Designated Forest Lands aren’t even available.

Why does this exist?Current-use taxation

in Washington state dates from 1968, when a consti-tutional amendment was approved by the voters. At that time our state’s con-stitutional foundation for property taxes dictated that each property’s taxes be based on its “highest and best use”, even in a potential or speculative sense. Commercial agri-culture (farming) and sil-vaculture (forestry) were under economic siege, especially near areas

experiencing growth. Their property tax burden was too great for farming and logging to bear. Many had little choice but to sell out to developers who could make more money building something than they could growing something.

Property taxes for com-mercial agriculture and for-estry lands based on cur-rent land use was a step toward solving the problem. Responsibility for admin-istering the current-use taxation programs was handed to the 39 counties in Washington. County assessors are responsible for local current-use pro-grams. They must com-ply with the Revised Codes of Washington, the Washington Administrative Code, and directives of the Department of Revenue.

Despite all the rules, the programs are fertile ground for cheating...”

— Editor’s note: Visit www.sanjuanjournal.com to read this guest column in its entirety.

soils for pastures are those that are in well-managed perennial grass. Although soil health can be maintained under crops, the perennial activity of grass provides both structure-forming processes and stabiliz-ing humus.

A grass sod extends a mass of fine roots throughout the topsoil. The grass sod also provides protection from raindrop impact.

For grazing purposes a minimal 4-inch height is key to the pasture plants ability to harvest solar energy, regenerate quickly, and to protect soil from erosion. A moderate amount of thatch continually provides food for soil microorganisms and earthworms that generate the glue-like substances that bind aggregates into water-stable units.

The plants, dead and living, shade the soil and maintain a higher humidity at the soil surface, which enhances growth and nutrient cycling.

Conditions that are detrimental and reduce water intake and percolation are bare ground, surface crusting, compaction,

mud, and soil erosion. These conditions are not usually present in well-managed perennial pastures.

Bare ground leads to erosion, crusting, and weeds. Crusting seals the soil sur-face when the soil aggregates break down. Excessive trampling by livestock or heavy machinery, or over-grazing of livestock, also contribute to degraded water quality.

If you have any of these conditions on your farm, give us a call. We are here to help. Technical assistance is available from the Surface and Stormwater Assistance Program (SSWAP) at no cost. The San Juan Islands Conservation District provides free farm planning and Washington State University Extension provides educational resources.

You can contact a member of the SSWAP team at:

San Juan Islands Conservation District – 378-6621 or visit

www.sanjuanislandscd.orgWashington State University Extension

378-4414 or visit http://sanjuan.wsu.edu/Next month look for Part 5 of our series

about Stormwater Monitoring and what we have learned about our watersheds.

8 — Wednesday, April 30, 2014 OPINION The Journal of the San Juan Islands | SanJuanJournal.com

Across1. Assume6. European freshwater

fish related to the carp

10. A large but nonspecific amount

14. Small hand drum of northern India

15. Biblical birthright seller

16. "Don't bet ___ ___!"17. Architectural

projection18. Payment by tenant19. Fa, for example20. Study of substances

extracted from ores 22. ___ cheese with red

wax covering23. Craving24. Small handbills26. Small cold rice cakes

topped with fish29. Erasable

programmable read-only memory (acronym)

31. A music notation indicating repeat

32. Breeches, as in clothing (2 wrds)

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prevent flooding38. A New Zealander39. Historical name for

Anatolia (2 wds) 41. Toxic snake bite

substance42. Young cat 43. Green ___, military44. Diamond-patterned

socks47. Used to row a boat48. "Star Trek" speed49. Purplish cole slaw

ingredient (2 wds) 56. "___ From

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down corner59. Set aside60. Fish named Charlie61. River nymph or spirit 62. "___ quam videri"

(North Carolina's motto)

63. Distinctive, stylish elegance

64. Resembling wings

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write 40. "Cool" dollar amount41. Garden plant genus

with showy spikes of colored flowers

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leaves (pl.) 46. Stagehands47. Arctic ___50. Twelfth month in the

Jewish calendar 51. Lady of Lisbon52. Canaanite deity53. "Mi chiamano Mimi,"

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Answers to today's puzzle on page 20

Time to confront anti-vaccine ideas

In the week since outlin-ing my position of immu-nizations for children and the decision not to sign exemption forms for kids in the public school system, I have been both pleased and humbled by the overwhelm-ing positive support offered by parents, many of whom

are strangers to me, in this war against ignorance.

They are tired of their children being put at risk for preventable diseases. Sadly, it is clear both locally and nationally that many are not dissuaded by anything that the “medical establishment” has to say.

Remember, we are but the “front line troops”. The real power lies with par-ents who do immunize their children—you are the com-manders.

Parents, I’m asking you to emulate the character

Howard Beale (played by Peter Finch in the 1976 movie “Network”) to make it clear those who make the choice to not immunize: “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!”

DR. MARK FISHAUTSan Juan Island

— Editor’s note: Dr. Fishaut’s opinion piece on immuniza-tions, at 2,186 words, exceeds the Journal’s word-limit policy on guest columns; read it in its entirety at www.sanjuanjour-nal.com.

Letters:Continued from page 6

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Fairness:Continued from page 7


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RUTHIE FOSTERBy Sam Paul-BarretteSpecial to the Journal

The Friday Harbor boys soccer team tied the Coupeville Wolves 3-3 in an exciting, back-and-forth contest at Friday Harbor HS on Monday, April 21.

Friday Harbor gained the early advantage four minutes into the match when senior Daniel Porter knocked in his fifth goal of the season, a fine finish to the far post.

But Coupeville standout sophomore Abraham Leyva grabbed two for the visitors just before halftime, sending the Wolverines into halftime down 2-1.

Friday Harbor came out on fire in the second half, put-ting pressure on the Wolves goal from the get-go. Junior Sam Paul-Barrette equalized the score, at 2-2, by notching his first-ever goal for the varsity squad directly off a corner kick, but Coupeville answered with a goal two minutes later to reclaim the lead.

From then on, the two teams exchanged chances at both ends, with narrow misses and great stops by the goalkeepers on both teams.

In the 64th-minute of the match, Sam Gabler-Brown struck a perfect free kick that Porter was able to get his head on and flick into the top corner, tying the score at 3-3 and setting off pandemonium from a large and enthusiastic home crowd.

Friday Harbor had chances to win afterwards, but after a frantic offensive onslaught, the Coupeville defense survived

and walked away with a 3-3 stalemate.The Wolverines have had their share of injuries this sea-

son and have struggled to field a consistent lineup, but the strong play was a sign of better things to come for the still winless Wolverines (0-11-1).

Next:The Wolverines wrap up

the regular season at home, Saturday, May 3, against Lynden Christian, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

FH proves feisty, resilient in 3-3 tie

Journal file photo /Daniel Porter, No. 6, advances the ball in a 2013 home match against Nooksack Valley. Porter scored two goals, his 5th and 6th of the season, in the Wolverines 3-3 tie at home, April 21, against Coupeville.

Porter scores twice to lead Wolverines to stalemate at home vs Coupeville

Prep sports briefsBaseball team downs Mt. Baker in 6-0 shutout

Senior left-hander Otis-Cooper West tosses his sec-ond shutout in two weeks to lead the Friday Harbor to a 6-0 victory at home, Saturday, over Mount Baker.

Second baseman and leadoff hitter Casey Rothlisberger had two base hits and shortstop Amer Melic knocked in two runs, as Friday Harbor faced little resistance in bagging a win against the Borderites and its fifth consecutive victory. The Wolverines, who ear-lier in the week defeated La Conner 11-4 and shutout Orcas 18-0, with freshman Kai Herko getting the win

on the mound, improved to 11-4-1 on the season.

The Wolverines, who hosted Darrington, Tuesday, in their regular-season fina-le, will open post-season play Tuesday, May 6. They are expected to be at home, at Hartman field, for the District 1A opening round playoff game.

FH finishes 2nd in 3-way match

April 22, at La Conner —Kendra Meeker 40 —Jess Hargrove 44 —Cole Thomas 50—Keegan Hebert 51Low four total: 185n La Conner 175n Mt. V Christian 221

For the Record

n Emily Fitts, above, with poster, was the winner of this year’s Children’s Fair poster contest. The photo-graph in the April 23 edition of the Journal, pg. 13, was of contest runner-up Seanisti Richardson. The Children’s Fair is Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the fair-grounds in Friday Harbor.

Feet First, a statewide organization promot-ing walkable communi-ties, recently honored the San Juan Island Trails Committee with a Walkable Washington Innovation Award, one of three given at a symposium held at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

The award cited the Know Your Island Walk series cre-ated and implemented by Eileen Drath for the Trails Committee. Drath gave an informative presentation at the symposium on the programs that have fostered collaboration, cooperation,

coordination, connections and community.

She was accompanied by

two members of the Trails Committee, Chairman Bill Severson and Leslie Veirs.

The first Know Your Island Walk was in January 2011 at American Camp, led by Mike Vouri, historian and Chief of Interpretation for the San Juan Island National Historical Park. The most recent, Saturday, April 26, was led by Land Bank Commissioner Amanda Azous, on the Djarf connec-tion at the Land Bank’s West Side Preserve. All walks are on trails open to the public.

Over the years, since 2011, the monthly walks have been guided by individuals from the community who repre-sent a wide variety of groups, including the Port of Friday Harbor, the Trails Committee, the Youth Conservation

Corps and the San Juan Historical Society. Eileen is to be congratulated for her unique idea of promoting walking through community education and engagement.

— By Leslie Veirs

In the world of art, talent takes you only so far.

It’s a willingness to “put in the hours” that elevates those with artis-tic talent to the top of their field. So says Friday Harbor High School Art instructor Andy Anderson. And he should know. He’s seen quite a few.

And Friday Harbor senior Alaina Scheffer evidently has both. Scheffer’s colored-pencil drawing entitled “Kerr(i) Economy” took top honors at the Annual OSPI Superintendent’s High School Art Show, earning the Superintendent’s

“Choice Award” at the state competi-tion. But that’s not all.

She is also recipient of a Judges’ Choice Award for a second color-pen-cil drawing, “Lizzy.” She joins Robyn Roberts, a 2013 Friday Harbor High graduate, as a Judge’s Choice winner.

Scheffer’s two drawings were selected at a regional show to repre-sent the Northwest ESD district 189, a five-county region, as was a char-coal drawing by fellow art student Ellery Von Dassow.

Award winners from the high school competition often end up in the halls of various state government buildings, Anderson said.

“Alaina is the top winner in the state and I cannot think of a more deserving student,” he said. “The last four years she has poured her time and talent into becoming one of the finest young artists in our state.”

Award winning art will be on dis-play, at the OSPI’s Art Show reception, May 16, 1-3 p.m., in Olympia.

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Brain Videos w/Mariya Masters, 7 p.m., library, free. “The Neurobiology of the Adolescent Brain: A New Look at Brain Change between ages of 12 to 24,” featuring Dr. Daniel Siegel. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Thursday, May 1

Meditation with the Breath, Lavendera Massage, 285 Spring St., 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. Better breathing to focus the mind, gener-ate relaxation; facilitated by Ken Atwell. Info, 378-3637, www.lavendera-dayspa.com.

Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Friday, May 2

In Concert: Ruthie Foster, SJ Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. (See story, at right). Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.

Saturday, May 3

Salish Sea Early Music Festival, Grange Hall, 11 a.m. “Simphonie,” featuring harpsichord-ist Elisabeth Wright, viola da gambist Susie Napper, and Jeffrey Cohan, baroque flute; $15-$20 suggested donation; 18 and under free. Info, 378-6632, www.salishseafestival.org.

Historic Downtown Friday Harbor Walk, Meet at Memorial Park, 10 a.m. History of Friday Harbor unfolds in a guided tour of the town. Offered a s part of

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Guess who was dubbed the Austin Music Awards Best Female Vocalist in 2007 and 2008, and again in 2013? Take a moment, if you need.

But while you’re at it, take a stab at who also earned Grammy nomi-nations for Best Contemporary Blues Album in ‘09 and again in 2012? Getting warmer?

Well, here’s a hint, as that very same artist also bears the mantle of Female Blues Artist of the Year in 2010 and in 2013, via the Living Blues Music Award Critic’s Poll.

Susan Tedeschi, you say? Lucinda Williams, perhaps? Quality guesses, but both missed the bulls-eye.

The fact is, that all those acco-lades and awards go to the art-ist that Oprah Magazine has labeled a “blues powerhouse,” and that’s none other than Texas born and raised Ruthie Foster, who returns

to Friday Harbor to ignite the San Juan Community Theatre Whittier Stage with her very own specially heated blend of blues, rock, soul, folk and a little bit of gospel, too, Friday, May 2.

With all that notoriety, one might suppose that Ms. Foster might be sorta’ stand-off-ish, or maybe even a tad bit full of herself—but not so—says San Juan Island’s Tom Ashcraft, whose Friday Harbor-based Heuristic Enterprises sponsored Foster perfor-mance at the theatre a year ago. She made such a captivating, brilliant impression last time around that Ashcraft decided to sponsor her show again this year.

“She didn’t act like a celebrity,” he said. “She just sat and played her guitar… it was really cool.”

Foster has parlayed what were humble beginnings in rural Texas and hometown church choir into a critically acclaimed musical career that has taken her around the world and afforded her the opportunity to col-laborate with a wide, diverse and eclectic list of notable musicians, such as Bonnie Raitt and Big Head Todd, and Warren Haynes and The Blind Boys of Alabama, and more.

Perhaps best of all, she still has her feet firmly on the ground. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.; admission is $29 adults, $15 students, $5

RUSH at the door, day of the show. Purchase tickets online, www.sjcthe-atre.org, or at the SJCT Box Office. Info, 378.3210.

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Come rain or come shine, grey skies or fog, the waters of Friday Harbor are destined to sparkle and shine as the San Juan Island Yacht Club celebrates its Golden Anniversary in conjunction with its ever-popular Opening Day Boat Parade, Sunday, May 4.

In keeping with the spirit of that special anniversary, the powers that be inside

the wheelhouse of the Yacht Club have aptly designated the theme of this year’s Boat Parade… drumroll… “Fifty Years Ago

Today.” Longtime San Juan

islanders and Yacht Club members Sam and Barbara Buck will serve as co-Grand Marshals of the event and preside over the parade from the decks of the “Båten,” a classic island-built boat constructed at Jensen’s Shipyard by shipwright Bill Ryerson, and first launched April 5, 1978.

And while many skippers and crew will no doubt chose to decorate their vessels with parade theme in mind, it is by no means a must, for any or all that wish to participate in the celebration of opening day of boating season are welcome. Boats can be entered in any one of the parade’s other four cat-egories: traditional, classic, commercial or human-powered. (Registration is required and available online at, www.sjiyc.com, or by contacting Yacht Club Fleet Captain, Bill Feyerherm, [email protected])

Beginning at 2:30 p.m., Dr. Joe Bettridge will bestow the traditional

See GOLD, Page 14

Contributed photo / Mark GaggisThe Båten, above, will lead the Opening Day Boat Parade, with Grand Marshals Barbara and Sam Buck, top right, presiding.

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OPALCO is at a crossroads. Broadband can do a lot of good. Most everyone wants it…but at what cost? Members/owners of the co-op need to be informed, to be allowed to express their opinions, to vote on any changes to its core purpose.

Please consider:

› In the Oct. 10th 2012 issue of the San Juan Journal, OPALCO board was quoted as “considering a business plan to expand its fiber-optic network”. 2014, the board is quoted as “we’re working on a business plan”. Does OPALCO’s plan make financial sense? We don’t know, we have not been told. The last plan didn’t.

› Much of the meaningful discussion on broadband has been conduct-ed in unannounced meetings and perhaps in Executive Session. We don’t know. Has the board been transparent with its member/owners? Shouldn’t all meetings be conducted “in the open”?

› Will members/owners of the OPALCO co-op be able to approve or dis-approve the tens of millions needed for the broadband commitment that OPALCO is planning?

› Should the co-op electric ratepayers subsidize OPALCO’s broadband customers? Will they have a choice? At present, we are told there is no rate structure in place.

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Do you have a friend or neighbor who takes excep-tional care of their land? A teacher who inspires students to understand and care for the environment? A business that has been a leader in sustainable business practices?

Here is an opportunity to recognize exemplary members of our community who have shown their commitment to preserving and protecting the San Juan Islands.

Each year the Stewardship Network of the San Juans presents Good Steward Awards to islanders, and we need your nominations. If you know someone who deserves this award, please submit your nomination by May 23, 2014. Nominations will be accepted in the following eight categories: Shoreline Stewardship, Farmland Stewardship, Woodland Stewardship, Village Stewardship, Business Stewardship, Individual Stewardship, Youth Stewardship and Educator Stewardship.

To see previous years’ winners, nomination forms and award guidelines, go to stewardshipsanjuans.org. Results will be announced in the media the week of June 9. Award recipients will be presented with “Finnies”—fish handcraft-ed by Crow Valley Pottery— on Saturday, June 21 as part of the Solstice Celebration on Orcas Island.

To submit nominations, fill out the form on stewardship-sanjuans.org. You can also mail your nomination to Julia

Vouri, Stewardship Network Coordinator, C/O San Juan Islands Conservation District, 530 Guard St., Friday Harbor 98250. Questions? Contact Julia at [email protected].

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Journal file photo 2013 Island Steward Award winner Johannes Krieger receives the coveted “Finnie’ from the Stewardship Network’s Marta Branch.

Peace Island Medical Center will present its third and final Diabetes class series at Skagit Community College San Juan Center, Tuesday, May 6, 3-5 p.m.

On the Road to Living

Well with Diabetes is a free 6-week program open to all persons with pre-diabe-tes and diabetes and their spouse/caregiver. Taught by a dietitian/diabetes educa-tor and nurse/diabetes edu-cator, topics include; meal planning, medication man-agement, glucose manage-ment, physical activity, and disease prevention.

Special guest speakers will include a pharmacist, ophthalmologist, and a physical therapist to address topics and answer questions and concerns.

Class participants receive free blood pressure, blood cholesterol and A1C screen-ing, as well as a pedom-eter and resistance exer-cise band. Participants of the previous two classes have shown significant improvements in their A1C, a measure of their blood

glucose levels. Participants also showed decreases in blood pressure and cho-lesterol, and reported the class gave them motivation and knowledge on how to better manage diabetes and improve their health.

The class has proven successful in helping par-ticipants achieve control of their diabetes and over the long term will prevent dia-betes associated complica-tions such as heart disease, kidney disease, eye dam-age and stroke, according to Kristen Rezabek, PIMC dietitian

Diabetes increases the risk for heart attack, stroke, kidney damage and nerve damage, but these compli-cations may be prevented or minimized by making life-style changes in diet, physi-cal activity and medica-tions. On the Road to Living

Well with Diabetes aims to help people get the infor-mation and feel empowered to make positive changes and improve their health. To learn more or sign up for the May 6 class, call 360-317-6250 or email [email protected].

Free class: On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes

Contributed photoRynnie Wilson knows that staying on top of your diabetes give one the energy to keep up with the grandkids, like her granddaughter, Leana, above.

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Historic Preservation Month “History Lives Here” events. Info, www.visitsanjuans.com.

In Concert: King’s High School Choir, FH Presbyterian Church, 425 Spring St., 7 p.m. From clas-sical to world music, spiritu-als and gospel, acclaimed choir and its select group, Living Faith, return to Friday Harbor for an uplifting per-formance. Info, 378-4544.

Poetry Reading: Elizabeth Austen, 7 p.m., library, free. Washington state’s new poet laureate offers a reading of the poetry and verse that helped her rise to the top of her field. Refreshments courtesy of Friends of the Library. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

24th Annual Children’s Festival, Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Wild Wild West-themed program features activities, dancing, cardboard town, petting zoo, and more, with Karen Quest, whip-crackin’ west-ern act comedian and trick roper extraordinaire (See

story, pg. 13); sponsored by Island Rec. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Monday, May 5

Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Tuesday, May 6

Bilingual Storytime, 6:30-7:30 p.m., library, free. Spring Street International School students lead an hour of sto-ries in English and Spanish. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

FH Film Festival Tuesday Night Series, Grange Hall, 7 p.m., admission by dona-tion. “Kiko, The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy” (75 mins). Documentaries from first annual film festi-val air every other Tuesday, through spring. Info, sched-ule, www.fhff.org.

Adult Basketball, Turnbull Gym, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Wednesday, May 7

Get Started Using Computers, 3-5 p.m., library,

free. First of four “How-To” workshops in May, designed for PC computers. First session is novice-friendly. Co-sponsored by SV College, and SJI Library. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org.

Thursday, May 8

‘EMDR’ Talk, Bonnie Hendrickson, Lavendera

Massage, 285 Spring St., 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. How eye movement, desensitization,

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Around TownIsland Rec Open House, ‘farewell’

Island Rec extends an invitation to all islanders to tour its newly acquired “Rec House” at a special Open House, Wednesday, May 7, 5-7 p.m.

L o cated at 650 Park Street (next to the high s c h o o l f o o t b a l l field), the Rec House will be the future h o m e base of the park and recreation district’s Camp Aquanaut, Teen Adventure camps, the TREC after school program, as well as many other activi-ties.

The Rec House features a game room, art room, fenced yard and its own kitchen. Explore the pos-sibilities for use of the space and enjoy light refresh-ments as well.

The Open House will also serve as an unofficial “changing of the guard,” for Island Rec’s youth, teen and family programs, and farewell to Rec specialist Jason Davis, who is leaving to pursue graduate study

at Eastern Washington University. Davis’ successor, Lowell Jons, will be on hand at the Open House. For more info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org.

Doors wide open, District on display

Find out about new and enhanced programs and help the San Juan Islands Conservation District determine goals for the coming year as part of the district’s three-part “Open House” series in the month of May.

The district will share its past-year accomplish-ments and seek input on its yearly and long-range plans at three Open House pro-grams, each of which run from 4-6 p.m.

Dates and locations are: Tuesday, May 6, Orcas Island Grange; Wednesday, May 7, Grace Episcopal Church, Lopez Island; Thursday, May 8, Brickworks, Friday Harbor.

The conservation dis-trict provides technical and financial assistance to help bring about locally based, voluntary, and cooperative natural resource conserva-tion practices.

For more info, 360-378-6621 or visit www.sanjuan-

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FHHS dinner de Mayo style, spicy

Cinco de Mayo comes two days later this year on Wednesday, May 7, but the food will be even better.

Friday Harbor High School’s Food for Thought program brings another community dinner and Cinco de Mayo celebration to the high school commons on Wednesday, May 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The fare includes hard-wood smoked port carnitas, grilled chicken tacos, chili-lime slaw, rice and beans, salad, masa harina tortillas and three-milk cake with strawberries. Suggested donation: $12 adults, $6 children under 12.

FH Sailing Club preps for season

With start of the boat-ing season just around the corner, what better time to join up with a group of local mariners?

The Friday Harbor Sailing Club in open to all boaters, Sailboat races, power boating, summer barbecues, cruises and potluck dinners are just a few of the Sailing Club

activities. For more info, Commodore Don Hendrix, 378-4590, or Rebecca Hughes, 370-5855. or visit www.FridayHarborSailing.com.

‘Royal Serenade’: King’s HS Choir

On Saturday, May 3, the King’s High School Concert Choir and its select group, the award-winning Living Faith, will perform at Friday Harbor Presbyterian church at 7 p.m. Under the direc-tion of Mr. Bobby Olson, the groups will perform a music ranging from Classical to World Music, Gospel, and Spirituals.

King’s Choir has been coming to Friday Harbor since 1996, and the students are excited to return again this year.

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blessing upon the fleet and the parade of boats will then shift into gear, set sail on a leisurely, albeit spirited, tour of the harbor, passing in review and judgement of the Yacht Club’s top brass for selection of the event’s coveted array of prizes and awards. For the best view of the parade, spectators should stake out a slice of real estate at Spring Street Landing or along the breakwater near the Port of Friday Harbor’s float-plane landing.

Here’s a little histori-cal tidbit in prelude to the event: The Båten was designed by naval archi-tect Jay Benford as a supply boat for Marilyn Anderson and Rachel Adams, who requested that it be fash-ioned to carry two women and a cow. While Adams and Anderson piloted the boat to and from their farm

on Crane Island and home on Orcas over the years, folklore has it that the cow never got on board.

The Båten returned to home of its birth, Jensen’s Shipyard, in 2008, where she has been moored by owners Krissy Soltman and Carolyn Haugen ever since.

Of note: Those wishing to participate in the parade whose homeport is not Friday Harbor may receive a free night of moorage from the Port of Friday Harbor. Call 360-378-2688 to make arrangements.

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By Sheila Harley, San Juan Island Fire & RescueSpecial to the Journal

Peter and Susan Risser are one of the several couples who volunteer with San Juan Island Fire & Rescue. Both work as tender operators. Their job is to make

sure there is enough water for the fire scene.Peter started with the Town of Friday Harbor Fire

Department in 1985, while Susan didn’t start until 1988. He says a friend guilted him into it. Susan wanted to see why Peter was so hooked on firefighting and after taking fire fighting classes, she got hooked also.

Susan has another year with the district before retire-ment while Peter has just retired. They were hooked for sure. Susan noted that there is no social classing in the fire department. Everyone has a job and does it like a good family.

The Rissers came here from Seattle. They had been sail-ing the islands for a couple of years, getting to know about them before they settled here running San Juan Canvas for 26 years.

As well as volunteering with firefighting, they both have been very active with the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation for many years, the community theatre, the San Juan Island Food Co-op, and are just taking on a 4- H sheep project.

Other volunteer jobs they have done in the fire depart-ment include the Easter Egg Hunt, the clothing bank, which has become the Thrift Store, rummage sales benefiting the fire department, the Haunted House at the town fire station, the pancake breakfasts, helping with the rescue of birds after the oil spill in Ocean Shores in 1988, and feeding the volunteers who brought the birds to Friday Harbor for cleaning.

The Rissers, since 1992, have been working with school children from kindergarten through 6th grade, tailoring

fire prevention programs in age-appropriate classes. This has been a favorite of theirs and they hope to continue this important work in the future. The Rissers also partner with the fire department, giving fire extinguisher classes to com-munity groups.

Peter says that on the mainland “they” is always some unknown face volunteering. Here, the “they” are us. Our volunteer jobs with the fire department are, “as gratifying a thing one can do,” says Peter, but people should know that, although firefighting can be fun, it requires a great deal of commitment and time.

San Juan Island Fire Rescue is happy to welcome married couples along with men and women of all walks of life to join in protecting life and property. There is even a cadet program for high schoolers.

— Editor’s note: Previously featured in the “Get to your volun-teer firefighter” series:

n Brandon Baney, April 16, pg. 5n Lenora Johnson, Feb. 19, pg. 8

Series: Get to know your volunteer firefighterGuest Column

Contributed photo / Sheila HarleyVeteran volunteer firefighters Peter and Susan Risser.

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located in Friday Harbor, WA. This position is responsible for building relationships with new customers, servicing and expanding relationships with existing customers and selling bank products and services. This position also assists with account servicing and may call on customers and prospective customers to determine needs and promote new business opportunities. Qualified candidates must have minimum three years of prior direct sales and/or customer service experience. Hours will be approximately 40 per week Monday through Friday. Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits. To apply for this position, visit

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ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Roche Harbor Resort

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ADVERTISING SALES

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Friday Harbor’s community newspapers seek an enthusiastic, creative individual to work with local businesses. Suc- cessful candidate must be dependable, detail- oriented, possess exceptional customer service skills and enjoy working in a team environment. Previous sales experience a plus; reliable insured transportation and good driving record required. We offer a solid base plus commission, work expense reimbursement, excellent health benefits, paid vacation, sick and holidays, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to advance. EOE. Send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to

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Sound Publishing, Inc, 11323 Commando Rd.

W, Main Unit, Everett, WA 98204

Experienced Equipment Operateror

CDL a plus, good pay and benefits

360.378.4579 or email

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EmploymentGeneral

Award winning Lakedale Resort in Friday Harbor

is seeking energetic, enthusiastic and detail

oriented

Team MembersTo work in housekeep- ing department. Appli- cants must enjoy working in high pace, hospitality driven environment and posses an upbeat positive and friendly disposition. Available positions starting in March.

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Four Winds Camp in Deer Harbor

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LaborersNeeded, good pay for

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Lighthouse Preschool: 2 Teacher-Aide

Positions for Fall Toddler Teacher’s Aide: Temp. position 8/26/14 - 11/26/14. P/T with approx 9 hrs per week: Tues. – Thurs. (8:15 am - 11:15am) $11 - $13 per hour DOE.

Morning (3 yr olds) and Afternoon (4/5 yr old) Teacher’s Aide: P/T with approx 29 hrs per week: 6.75 hours Mon. – Thurs. (8:15 am -3:00pm); 2 hours on Fri. $11 - $13 DOE.

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Mechanic Wanted

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OFFICE &CIRCULATION

MANAGERThis position is located in Eastsound, WA. This full-time position, 32 hours per week, includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. Must be a reliable self- starter with excellent customer service skills, well organized, detail oriented, dependable and able to work inde- pendently. Respon- sibilities include accounts receivable, accounts payable, ad order entry, office management and front desk reception. Reliable au- tomobile required plus proof of insurance and good driving record. EOE. Please send resume with cover letter to

[email protected] mail to:HR/ISCM,

Sound Publishing, Inc., 11323 Commando Rd.

W, Main Unit,Everett, WA 98204

Publisher/Advertising Manager

The Journal of the San Juans, located in Friday Harbor, on beautiful San Juan Island in Washing- ton State, is seeking an experienced, self-starting Publisher/Advertising Manager. Three-plus years of newspaper/media sales experience, along with leadership experience required. Re- sponsibilities include: print and digital ad sales; helping local businesses create marketing and business plans; supervi- sion of a small staff and involvement in the local community.

The Journal of the San Juan’s is part of Sound Publishing, the largest community newspaper publisher in Washington State. We offer an excellent salary plus a bo- nus/commission plan, a great work environment, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. EOE. Visit our website at www.soundpublishing.comto learn more about us!

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HR/SJJPUBSM,Sound Publishing, Inc.,

11323 Commando, Road, Main Unit,

Everett, WA 98204.

San Juan CountyFairgrounds

is seeking a part-time

Facilities Maintenance Worker

For a detailed job description and application visit

www.sanjuanco.com or call 360-370-7402.

Open until filled. EOE.

San Juan County is hiring for the

following temporarypositions:

Fairgrounds, Administrative Specialist

40 hours per week (through 11/21/14)

Parks, Administrative Specialist

20 hours per week (through 11/21/2014)

Positions are available immediately. For job

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REPORTER

The award-winning newspaper Journal of the San Juans is seeking an energetic, detailed-oriented reporter to write articles and features. Experience in photography and Adobe InDesign preferred. Ap- plicants must be able to work in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must relocate to Fri- day Harbor, WA. This is a full-time position that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE . No calls please. Send resume with cover letter, three or more non-returnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to

[email protected] mail to:

HR/GARJSJSound Publishing, Inc.11323 Commando Rd

W, Main UnitEverett, WA 98204

SAN JUAN GOLF CLUB

Has a full time position for a reliable person to work out on the course early mornings as well as counter help in the Pro Shop. 21 years or older preferred.

Email [email protected]

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SAN JUAN ISLANDSCHOOL DISTRICT

Positions open for 2014-15:

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JV VOLLEYBALL COACH

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to: SJISD,Attn: Marie Rothlisberger

PO Box 458,Friday Harbor, WA 98250Positions open until filled

San Juan Island School District is An Affirmative

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REPORTERThe Covington/Maple Valley Reporter, a division of Sound Publishing Inc. is seeking a sea- soned general assign- ment reporter with writing experience and photography skills. This is a senior position and is based out of the Cov- ington office. The primary coverage will be city government, business, sports, general as- signment stories; and may include arts coverage. Schedule includes evening and/or weekend work. As a Reporter for Sound Publishing, you will be expected to: generate 8-10 by-line stories per week; use a digital camera to take photo- graphs of the stories you cover; post on the publication’s web site; blog and use Twitter on the web; layout pages, using InDesign; shoot and edit videos for the web. The most highly valued traits are: commitment to community journalism and everything from short, brief- type stories about people and events to exam- ining issues facing the community; to be inquisi- tive and resourceful in the coverage of assigned beats; to be comfortable producing five bylined stories a week; the ability to write stories that are tight and to the point; to be a motivated self-starter; to be able to establish a rapport with the community. Candi- dates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effec- tively in a deadline-driven environment. Mini- mum of two years of previous newspaper experience is required. Position also requires use of personal vehicle, possession of valid WA State Driver’s License and proof of active vehicle insurance. We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401K (currently with an employer match.) Email us your cover letter, resume, and include five examples of your best work showcasing your reporting skills and writing chops to:[email protected] mail to:Sound Publishing, Inc.19426 68th Avenue S.

Kent, WA 98032, ATTN: HR/COV

Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Em- ployer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Check out our website to find out more about us!www.soundpublishing.com

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The Port of Friday Harbor

MARINA OPERATIONS POSITION AVAILABLE

Excellent part time employment. Begin- ning hourly rate $18 to $20 DOE. Duties include small boat operations, operating pump equipment, evening security and guest relations. Full job description and application on Port web- sitewww.portfridayharbor.org

under ‘News’ page or available at the Port Office. Physical address: 204 Front Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Mailing address: PO Box 889 Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Applications due by 4 PM May 15, 2014. For more information call 360-378-2688 or email [email protected].

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NURSING OPPORTUNITIES

Life Care Center of the San Juan Islands in

Friday Harbor

STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR -

RNFull-time position available. Must be a Wash ing ton - l i censed RN. Previous teaching or training experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

RN/LPNFull-time position available for a Washing- ton-licensed nurse. Long-term care experience preferred.

We offer great pay and benefits in a team-

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Leslie Jensen360-378-2117

360-378-5700 Fax 660 Spring St.

Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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Market Development CoordinatorSound Publishing, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Development Coordinator to research, plan and implement market programs throughout the organization. This position acts as a consultant and resource to Sound Publishing’s National/Regional Advertising Sales team and senior-level management; and is responsible for developing and implementing brand, market, and account specifi c sales and marketing presentations.

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Sound Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We off er a great work environment with opportunity for advancement along with a competitive benefi ts package including health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays), and 401k.

Accepting resumes at:[email protected] by mail to: HR, Sound Publishing, Inc.11323 Commando Rd. W Suite 1Everett, WA 98204Please state which position and geographic area you are applying for.

Sales Positions• Multi Media Advertising Sales Consultants - Everett - Whidbey - Bellevue - Friday Harbor - Issaquah/Sammamish

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Reporters & Editorial• Reporters - Everett - Federal Way - San Juan• Editor - Marysville• Copy & Design Editor - Everett

Production• Insert Machine Operator - Everett• General Worker - Everett

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING SAN JUAN COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 12.16 REGARDING UTILITY

INSTALLATION & PLOWINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Amending SJC Code Chapter 12.16. The public hearing will be held at the Legislative Hear- ing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Monday, May 12, 2014 beginning at 9:15 AM. The

hearing may be continued from time to time and place to place as may be desired by the Council without additional written notice.At the hearing, members of the public will be invited to speak and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed Ordinance. After the public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliber- ate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county em- ployees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted with or without modifica-

tions.All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 350 Court Street #1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Sec- ond Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during

each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Summary: The Ordinance will change the County Code to make plowing a permitted activity in County right-of-way.The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com/Council/PendingOrdinanc- es.aspx. A copy of the proposed Or- dinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470.LEGAL NO. SJ558519

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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICESAGENDA

HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD

Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:00 PMActing Board Chairperson:

Elizabeth Anderson6:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Ap- proval of draft HPRB meeting minutes for April 9, 2014 meeting.6:05 PM Communications from the Town & Citizens6:10 PM New BusinessDesign Review: SJC Grange #966 - New Deck6:45 PM Old BusinessPartners in Preservation Awards 2014 Planning UpdateHistory Lives Here: Preservation Month 2014 UpdateScenic Byway Signs UpdateSunshine Alley Update7:50 PM Staff Reports & Announce- ments7:55 PM Board Reports and An- nouncements8:00 PM AdjournLEGAL NO. FH558498Published: The Journal of the San Juan IslandsApril 30, 2014.

AGENDA - TOWN COUNCILTown Council Chambers -

60 Second StreetThursday, May 1, 2014

12:00 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access(Est. 5 min.) History Month Procla- mation(Est. 5 min.) Acceptance of Harbor Life Ring donation by Friday Harbor Food Bank(Est. 15 min.) SJC Update(Est. 45 min.) Administrator’s Report Payment of Claims and Payroll Approval of MinutesFuture Agenda ItemsCitizen Response(Est. 20 min.) EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to review the performance of a public employeeAdjourn5:30 PM Call to Order / Roll Call / Flag Salute / Public Access(Est. 10 min.) Resolution No. 2024 - Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal agreement establishing and funding a joint process for removal and disposal of derelict vessels in the waters of San Juan County(Est. 5 min.) Ordinance No. 1535 - Amending the franchise agreement with Orcas Power and Light Cooper-

ative (2nd Reading)(Est. 5 min.) Adoption of Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Deci- sion regarding Conditional Use Per- mit Application No. 68 by San Juan Island School District 149 for the Community Ball Fields(Est. 20 min.) Council discussion of planning for Larson Street and Cart- er Avenue improvements(Est. 10 min.) Future Agenda ItemsCitizen ResponseAdjournLEGAL NO. FH558510Published: The Journal of the San Juan IslandsApril 30, 2014

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSREQUEST FOR SEALED BIDSTOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR

BLAIR AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS(SPRING STREET TO GUARD

STREET)TIB NO. P-W-831(002)-1

The Town of Friday Harbor will receive sealed bids at Town Hall until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 for the Blair Avenue Improve- ments. As soon thereafter as pos- sible, the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Proposals received after the time fixed for opening will

not be considered. Bids are to be submitted only in the form provided in the specifications. Bids shall be addressed to Wayne Haefele, Public Works Director, Town of Friday Har- bor, 60 Second Street, PO Box 219, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, and shall be labeled “Bid for Blair Av- enue Improvements.” FAXED BIDS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.This project includes the full recon- struction of approximately 1,450 line- al feet of Blair Avenue, including installation of storm drain pipe, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA compliant ramps, walls, illumination and all ap- purtenances along said roadway.The work shall be substantially complete within 80 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. Construction costs are estimated at $1,500,000.00. The project is subject to Washington State Prevailing Wage Rates.Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be examined at the office of the Town of Friday Harbor, local plan centers in the project area, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Licensed Con- tractors and Material Suppliers may obtain a copy of the Contract Provi- sions and Contract Plans, free of

charge, in electronic format (PDF on compact disk(s)) along with registration as a planholder only at the Seat- tle office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., 701 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 284-0860. Re- quest for Contract Provisions and Plans may be faxed ((206) 283-3206) or emailed (grayos- [email protected]). Request must include company name, physical address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Registration as a planholder is required to obtain Con- tract Addenda. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer.Bidders on this work must comply with all applicable governmental requirements including, but not limited to affirmative action programs and other equal employment opportunity actions.LEGAL NO. FH558473Published: The Journal of the San Juan IslandsApril 30, 2014.

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 provi-sion 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.

Permit Number

Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project

Location, and Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Date of

ApplicationDate

Complete Other

Required Permits*

Existing Environmental

Documents

SEPA Threshold

DET

End Date for SEPA

Comments

Project Comments End Date**

Hearing Body

Hearing Place

Hearing Date

PPROV0-13-0025

Bed and breakfast residence

271534011, 105 Harper Road, Orcas

Suzanne and John Olson, PO Box 1574,

Eastsound, WA 982459/3/13 4/16/14 - - exempt - 5/21/14 - - -

PPROV0-14-0004 Vacation rental 161550007, 65 Willis

Lane, OrcasMadrona Investments, 65

Willis Lane, Olga, WA 98279 3/7/14 3/7/14 - - exempt - 5/21/14 - - -

PPROV0-14-0007 Vacation rental

350352006, 164 Bramblewood Lane,

San Juan

James Frampton, 164 Bramblewood Lane, Friday

Harbor, WA 982503/25/14 3/25/14 - - exempt - 5/21/14 - - -


271449059, 130 Fishing Alley,

Orcas

Kristen Slabaugh, c/o Teri Williams, PO Box 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245

4/9/14 4/9/14 - - exempt - 5/21/14 - - -


271449059, 84 Fishing Alley,Orcas

Island Time Holdings, c/o Teri Williams, PO Box 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245

4/9/14 4/9/14 - - exempt - 5/21/14 - - -

PPROV0-14-0012 Vacation rental 271341012, 200

Gafford Lane, Orcas

Kimberly Morgan, c/o Teri Williams, PO Box 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245

4/9/14 4/9/14 - - exempt - 5/21/14 - - -

PCUP00-14-0005 Vacation rental

262114007, 8286 Orcas Road, Orcas

Village, Orcas

Troy and Kristin Buckley, 6525 19th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

4/1/14 4/1/14 - - exempt - 5/21/14 Hearing Examiner

Islanders Bank

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271351009, 18 Montgomery

Lane, Orcas

Richard Dalgarno, c/o Teri Williams, PO Box 1001, Eastsound, WA 98245

4/10/14 4/10/14 - - exempt - 5/21/14 - - -

PREDES-14-0001

Re-designation from Forest

Resource 20 to Rural Farm Forest 5(map amendment)

260643002, 324 and 214 Community Club Drive, Deer Harbor,

Orcas

Bret and Kathryn Thurman, c/o Francine Shaw,

PO Box 2112, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

- - - - - - - Planning Commission

Council Chambers

REVISED HEARING

DATE7/18/14

PSJ000-14-0007

Remodel existing building to be used for meetings and

guest lodging

160224004, “The Boathouse” at Doe Bay Resort, Orcas

DBA LLC c/o Jeff Otis, 393 Bobbyann Rd.,

Eastound, WA 982453/28/14 3/28/14 bldg - DNS 5/14/14 5/30/14 Hearing

Examiner

Islanders Bank

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SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and other environmental information on file at Community Development and Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS.

SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring to comment on the Threshold Determination can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no later than the comment date specified above. The Threshold Determination may be appealed by submitting a written statement of appeal along with the basis for the appeal and a fee to CD&P within 21 days after the end of the SEPA comment period.

Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the San Juan County Community Development & Planning at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice of Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P at P. O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, no later than the end date for project comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in a public hearing or desires a copy of the decision for this project may do so by contacting CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing. (360) 378-2354 * (360) 378-2116 Fax (360) 378-3922 * [email protected]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 days prior to the public hearing.. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B. .- Suggested Project Comments End Date

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx

COMBINED NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS & HEARINGS

LEGAL NO. SJ1037091 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, APRIL 30, 2014

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TOWN OF FRIDAY HARBOR LEGAL NOTICESORDINANCE NO. 1534 an ordinance rezoning Tax Parcel No. 351492004 located at 825 Argyle Av- enue was adopted by the Town Council on Thursday, April 21, 2014.The full text of this ordinance shall be mailed upon request to the Town Clerk, POB 219, Friday Harbor, Washington, 98250 / (360) 378 - 2810.LEGAL NO. FH558503Published: The Journal of the San

Juan Islands.April 30, 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Town of Friday Har- bor, Washington will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to consider an Ordinance establishing a transportation benefit district (TBD); specifying that the boundaries of the district will coin- cide with Town boundaries; specifying the transportation improvements to be funded by the District; providing for severability; and establishing

an effective date.RCW 35.21.225 authorizes the legislative authority of a city to establish a TBD for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and funding transportation improvements within the TBD, subject to the provisions of Chapter 36.73 RCW. The public hearing is scheduled on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter, at Town Hall, 60 Second Street, Friday Har-

bor, WA 98250. A copy of the draft ordinance is available by contacting the Town Clerk at 378-2810; and will be made available at www.fridayharbor.org.LEGAL NO. FH558513Published: The Journal of the San Juan IslandsApril 30, May 7, 2014.

MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICESIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF

WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTYIn re the Estate ofHOBART L. ALTER,Deceased. NO. 14-4-02319-4 SEAPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORS (RCW 11.40.040)SUSAN M. ALTER, the Personal Representative (PR), has been appointed as PR of this estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent that arose before the De- cedent’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 PR or the PR’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) 30 days after the PR served or mailed the Notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c): or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 or RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.Date of first publication of Notice to Creditors: April 23, 2014 Personal Representative: S u s a n M. AlterAttorney for the Personal Represen- tative: Lora L. Brown, WSBA No. 20905 LAW OFFICES OF LORA L. BROWNAddress for Mailing or Service: Lora L. BrownLAW OFFICES OF LORA L. BROWN1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000Seattle, Washington 98101Court of probate proceedings: King County Superior Court Probate cause number: 14-4-02319- 4 SEA LEGAL NO. J557068Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.April 23, 30, May 7, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON,

SAN JUAN COUNTYIn the Matter of the Estate ofTorrey Best Joyce,Deceased.NO. 13-4-05078-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORSRCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Per- sonal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, prior to the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing the claim to the Personal Representative or the Per- sonal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below, and filing the original of the claim with the Court identified herein. 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; 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 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s prob ate and non-probate assets.Date of First Publication: April 30, 2014.Personal Representative: Allan Shaughnessy Attorneys for the Personal Repre- sentative: Alan R. Souders,Darcy J. SwetnamAddress for Mailing or Service: Souders Law Group, 913 Seventh Street, P.O. Box 1950, Anacortes, WA, 98221Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause number: San Juan County Superior Court Cause Number 13-4-05078-0.LEGAL NO. J558172Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.April 30, May 7, 14, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

FOR KING COUNTYEstate ofWILLIAM G. DIXON,Deceased.No.14-4-02173-6 SEAPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORSRCW 11.40.020,.030Daniel Robertson Dixon and Paul Grant Dixon and Elizabeth Dixon Le Dorze have been appointed as co- personal representatives (“co-personal representatives”) of this estate.Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the co- personal representatives or the co- personal representatives’ attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the co-personal representatives served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.Date of First Publication: April 16, 2014.Daniel Robertson Dixon and Paul Grant Dixon and Elizabeth Dixon Le Dorze, copersonal representativesAttorneys for co-personal representatives:Thomas C. Gores, WSBA #5425Perkins Coie LLP1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900Seattle, Washington 98101-3099(206) 359-8000LEGAL NO. J555581Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.April 16, 23, 30, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON,

COUNTY OF SAN JUANIn Re the Matter of the Estate of:DANIEL DENNIS MARTEL, Deceased. NO. 14-4-05025-7PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDI- TORS(RCW 11.40.030)The personal representative (administrator) named below has been appointed as personal representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thir- ty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020 (1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.Date of first publication: April 16, 2014 Personal Representative: TARA M. MARTEL Dated: 4/3/14/s/Mary L StoneMARY L. STONE/WSBA#17327 Attorney for Personal RepresentativeAddress for Mailing or Service:P.O. Box 623Friday Harbor, WA 98250(360) 378-6778Court of probate proceedings and cause number:San Juan Co. Superior Court, Cause No. 14-4-05025-7LEGAL NO. J554022Published in the Journal of the San Juan Islands.April 16, 23, 30, 2014.

T.S. No 1381317-39 Parcel No. 271352014000/11316 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under- signed Trustee, Cal-Western Recon- veyance of Washington Inc., will on May 09, 2014, at the hour of 10:00am, At the county courthouse, 350 court street in the city of Friday Harbor, State of Washington, 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(ies) of San Juan, State of Washington to- wit: Lot 14, wood acres, a private subdivision, according to the plat thereof, recorded in volume 4 of plats, at pages 32 and 32a, in the office of the auditor of San Juan county, Washington. situate in san juan county, washington. Commonly known as: 707 Crescent Beach Drive Eastsound Wa 98245 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 28, 2009, recorded November 03, 2009, under Auditor’s File No. 2009-1103020, Book xx, Page xx, records of San

Juan County, Washington, from Er- lene Mckay, An Unmarried Woman as Grantor, to Northwest Trustee Services, Inc, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Bank of America, N.a., A National Banking Association as Beneficiary, the ben- eficial interest in which was assigned to Nationstar Mortgage Llc D/b/a Champion Mortgage Company II. No action commenced by the Benefici- ary of the Deed of Trust is now pend- ing 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 fol- lows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $199,094.19; (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due) IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $175,777.88, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from September 03, 2011, and such other costs and fees as are due under the 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 May 09, 2014. The default(s) re- ferred to in paragraph III, must be cured by April 28, 2014 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a dis- continuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before April 28, 2014 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trus- tee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after April 28, 2014 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guar- antor 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 Beneficiary or Trustee to the Bor- rower and Grantor at the following addresses: ERLENE M MCKAY 707 CRESCENT BEACH DRIVE EAST- SOUND WA 98245 ESTATE OF ER- LENE M MCKAY 707 CRESCENT BEACH DRIVE EASTSOUND WA 98245 HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ERLENE M MCKAY 707 CRES- CENT BEACH DRIVE EASTSOUND WA 98245 ERLENE M MCKAY 707 CRESCENT BEACH DRIVE EAST- SOUND WA 98245 ERLENE M MCKAY PO BOX 46 EASTSOUND WA 98245-0046 ERLENE M MCKAY 707 CRESCENT BEACH DR OR- CAS ISLAND WA 00000 by both first class and certified mail on Au- gust 01, 2013 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on August 01, 2013 the written notice of default was posted in a con- spicuous place on the real property described in the paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting. VII. The Trus- tee 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 Gran- tor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any ob- jections to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those ob- jections if they bring a lawsuit to re- strain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OC- CUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-oc- cupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060 THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASH- INGTON NOW to assess your situa- tion 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 ASSIS- TANCE 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 Commis- sion: Telephone: (877) 894-4663. Website: www.homeowner- ship.wa.gov The United States De- partment of Housing and Urban De- velopment: Telephone: (800) 569-4287. Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and re- ferrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (888) 201-1014. Website: http://nwjustice.org DATE: December 18, 2013 Cal-Western Reconvey- ance of Washington Inc., Park Tower I Office Building 201 NE Park Plaza Dr. Suite 217 Vancouver, WA, 98684 (800) 546-1531 DLPP-435569 04/09/2014, 04/30/2014 LEGAL NO. J553692Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands.April 9, 30, 2014.

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Workshop fee is $55; reg-ister at www.sjcartscouncil, or at, [email protected], or by tele-phone, 378-0951.

The San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust recently announced a new cooperative venture: the Salish Seed Project.

Currently underway in Friday Harbor, the Salish Seed Project will produce plants and seeds of native island wild-flowers and grasses for local restoration projects.

“Many of our local wildflowers are in decline,” Land Bank steward Eliza Habegger said. “Learning how to raise them from seed to flowering makes us hopeful and proud. Most of the plant species selected for the project are impossible to find commercially.”

The Salish Seed Project will further both organizations’ efforts to care for and recover vanishing Garry oak savan-nah and prairie habitats for future generations.

“Both the Land Bank and the Preservation Trust share similar visions for restoration,” Preservation Trust steward-ship manager Kathleen Foley said. “By sharing facilities and resources, we can maximize the effectiveness our efforts to restore our beautiful Garry oak and prairie habitats.”

Initially, plants and seeds produced through the proj-ect will be used at restoration sites on Land Bank and Preservation Trust preserves, but the partners hope the project will make plants or seeds available for other conser-vation areas and to private landowners eventually.

Established in September 2013 at the Land Bank’s office in Friday Harbor, a wildflower nursery is now producing small plants, or plugs, of native perennials, bulbs, Garry oaks, and an assortment of other local plants.

This June, the Preservation Trust’s Red Mill Farm in San Juan Valley will become home to a new, larger nursery facility.

With support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Salish Seed Project’s nursery at Red Mill Farm will focus initially on producing seeds of the golden paintbrush, considered a threatened species by U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and plants that grow in association with paintbrush.

“Community involvement is central to the Salish Seed Project,” Habegger said. “We are seeking volunteers to col-lect seed from the wild, tend the nursery, and eventually plant in restoration zones on preserves.”

More info is available by contacting Habegger at 378-4402, or [email protected], or Foley, at 378-2461 or [email protected].

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Friday, May 9

8th Annual Orca Greeting Ceremony Celebration, 5:30 p.m., Brickworks Building, 150 Nichols St. Benefit dinner for Whale Museum research,

programs features gourmet dinner, silent, live and dessert auctions. Admission, $30; reservations, 378-4710. Info, www.whalemuseum.org.

Opening Night: “Annie”, SJ Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. The beloved story returns to the Whittier stage 25 years after its theatre debut, the first-ever musical at SJCT. Three-week run of performances, Thursdays-Sundays. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students, $5 RUSH. Info, 378-3210, www.sjctheatre.org.

Saturday, May 10

U of W Friday Harbor Labs Annual Open House, Friday Harbor Labs, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free. Explore the Labs, self-guided tours; catch plankton, touch sea creatures, watch SCUBA div-ing demos, and more... free popcorn, too. Hot dogs, bev-erages available.

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NOTICE OF county-wide PLANNED OUTAGE

Thursday, MAY 8 (11:59 PM) - Friday MAY 9 (7:00 AM)

Bonneville Power Administration will be doing high-voltage maintenance work on the Fidalgo Substation. Power will be off for all of San Juan County. OPALCO will take advantage of this opportunity to do maintenance and replacement work on our own transmission system as well.

Members are responsible for their own equipment and OPALCO encourages all members to install surge protection to safeguard electronic, computer and other sensitive equipment and appliances.

To prepare for the outage, members may want to turn sensitive electronics and equipment off at the surge protector, or unplug them completely. After power is restored, turn things on slowly: one at a time. Go to www.opalco.com to learn more about preparing for outages and surge protection.

www.opalco.com

NOTICE OF county-wide PLANNED OUTAGE

Thursday, MAY 8 (11:59 PM) - Friday MAY 9 (7:00 AM)

Bonneville Power Administration will be doing high-voltage maintenance work on the Fidalgo Substation. Power will be off for all of San Juan County. OPALCO will take advantage of this opportunity to do maintenance and replacement work on our own transmission system as well.

Members are responsible for their own equipment and OPALCO encourages all members to install surge protection to safeguard electronic, computer and other sensitive equipment and appliances.

To prepare for the outage, members may want to turn sensitive electronics and equipment off at the surge protector, or unplug them completely. After power is restored, turn things on slowly: one at a time. Go to www.opalco.com to learn more about preparing for outages and surge protection.

www.opalco.com

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hotdogs and other snacks

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Calendar:Continued from page 13

Habitat recovery, seed by seed, by seedNursery produces seeds, native plants for local habitat restoration projects

Contributed photo / Land BankLand Bank volunteer Liz Pillow, left, and friends helps plant seeds in the Salish Seed Project’s wildflower nurs-ery.

Wingate to lead workshop

Susan Wingate

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