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Temporary fix for Skagit I-5 bridge

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by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

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Like pieces for a gigantic erector set, thousands of steel beams, connectors, supports and fasteners have already arrived and are being assembled into a temporary bridge. The structure will replace the collapsed I-5 bridge over the Skagit River in Mount Vernon. According to Bill Killeen, president of Acrow Corporation of America, the manufacturer of the bridge, about 20 truckloads of the silvery-gray hot-dipped galvanized steel were on site or on the way to Mount Vernon last week. Acrow construction specialists from Tampa, Fla., Vancouver, B.C. and Camas, Wash., were also en route. “We’ve built thousands of bridges around the world over

Girls give it their all at state play-offs by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

The Lady Vikings softball team traveled to Yakima over Memorial Day weekend to compete in the 2B Bi-District Tournament. After heavy rains cancelled the games on Friday, the girls took on the Dayton Bulldogs on Saturday morning in the Gateway Sports Complex. Orcas lost the game 5-2. Aliviah Garcia hit a double in the bottom of the fifth inning to bring in Emma Minnis, who hit a double before that, scoring the team’s first run. The game was 5-1 at that point. In the bottom of the seventh, Shelbi Rogers hit a single and then Lana Bronn hit a single that brought Rogers in to home. The Vikings loaded the bases but Dayton got them on three outs and no other runs came in. Pitcher Garcia had 10 strike-outs. “Dayton went on to do pretty well in the tournament – they are good team,” said Coach Scott Harris. “They took advantage of some of our errors.” In the afternoon, they took on the Adna Pirates, losing 8-2.

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the past 60 years, many of them under emergency conditions,” said Killeen, who noted that he personally worked with an Acrow Bridge team rebuilding more than 60 bridges around Mount St. Helens, in the aftermath of the 1980 eruption. The northern section of the bridge fell into the Skagit River, May 23, when a southbound Mullen Trucking Company truck hauling a large container for mining equipment clipped one or more load-bearing supporting struts as it crossed the bridge. The over-height truck was accompanied by a pilot car with a vertical measuring pole which, according to witnesses, also struck the bridge in front of the truck following behind. The company is still investigating the incident. Three people were rescued from two vehicles that plunged into the water along with the bridge. All three were unharmed and released from local hospitals. Killeen said his company started loading trucks at marshaling yards near Acrow’s Parsippany,

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Above: Vikings Emma Minnis (l) and Lana Bronn (r) during the game against Adna in the state play-offs in Yakima. Right: Alenna Garcia reaches high to catch the ball. Overall, the girls hit the ball well. Harris says Most Valuable Player goes to Bronn for her incredible throws. She also had a double and an RBI. Garcia went two for three with a double; Alicia Susol went two for three with an RBI; Katie Holley also went two

for three; and Kirsten Fowler had a double. “We hung tough and we had our moments,” Harris said. “We started off with errors right out of the gate and then it settled down. To Adna’s credit, they came out hitting the ball hard. We had to

adjust to the power of their bat. Once we got used to that, we played a pretty sound game.” The team then headed back to Orcas, just in time for prom on Sunday. The tournament marked the final games for seniors Garcia, Bronn, Fowler and Jessi Gudgell.

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Celebrate school volunteers Remembering those who served by LORENA STANKEVICH Orcas Elementary teacher

Thank you so much to all of the volunteers in our community who make a difference in our schools. Because of parent and community volunteers, our school is a better place. Come celebrate volunteerism and community support in our school on Friday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 9:30 in the school cafeteria. Become involved just as Deb Jones and Andrea Cohen (pictured at right) did as artists leading both first and second multi– age classrooms in art projects. Diane Baxter photo

The American Legion held a ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those who have served our country. Long-time Orcas Island resident and Navy veteran Harry Patton (far left) was in attendance. Commander Bob Cook, Chaplain Craig Anderson and Auxiliary Vice-President Mary Boberg officiated the ceremony.

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Orcas Seed Library launches ‘Health and Wellness Week’

Food Masters launched its newest program, the Orcas Island Seed Library, to the public last week. The new self-service seed exchange is located in the foyer of the Orcas Island Public Library. It seeks to empower Orcas Island to be a resilient seed stewardship community. The project aims to make a diverse variety of open source seed available to the public to promote knowledge of seed saving practice and importance through outreach and education. The Orcas Island Seed

Library contains seeds for the community to share and grow. Like a regular library, the seeds borrowed must be returned. The library is set up for people to check out seeds they are interested in growing, learn seed saving techniques and return a portion of the saved seed to the library for others to use. This process will help the Orcas Island community to develop a free and reliable local seed source. “The seed library supports independence and cooperation among gardeners and seed savers,” said

Food Masters Director, Learner Limbach. “Access to locally adapted and opensource seed is incredibly important in creating a sustainable local food system. The seed library plays an important role by providing an easy way for people to save and share seed, which over time will create seed that is better suited to local growing conditions.” The seed library is open for self-service use during regular public library hours: Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. The seed library launch was made possible by volunteers, donations and a grant from the Orcas Island Garden Club. For more information, visit http://islandfoodmasters.org/orcas-island-seedlibrary/.

Brand new van for seniors the center's services coordinator, sent this email to the center's advisory committee members: “I just returned to the office after picking up our new van. I was welcomed

by a group of seniors who promptly loaded up and took it for a spin. It is a beautiful rig and will fit our island’s needs wonderfully. I urge you all to come take a look at it.”

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Obituary

Shane M. Foster Shane M. Foster “Shooter” age 44, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2013 in an automobile accident. Shane enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. From an early age Shane enjoyed playing with Tonka Trucks, as an adult he would go on to have the vision and the talent to create a place you could call home. Shane met and married Sonja Landers in Mountain Home; together they had one son Wayne M. Foster, of Orcas Island, Wash. Shane leaves an empty place in all our hearts and will be deeply missed by

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his mother Paula K. and her husband John Ferbrache, father Wayne L. and his wife Luanne Foster, Luanne’s children Jason and Danielle, sister Bonita Foster and brother Arden Foster and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins plus many friends and co-workers that he touched in his life. In honor of Shane’s wishes he was cremated and a celebration of life will be held at the American Legion Hall, Orcas Island, Wash. on June 14 at 5 p.m. A second celebration of life will be held in Prairie, Idaho. That date is to be determined. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home. Donations in Shane’s memory can be made to Wayne L. Foster, 34 West Beach Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245. The donations will be used towards Shane’s son’s education. Submitted by Foster’s family,

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Christine Hamilton There will be a service of remembrance for Christine Hamilton at her family’s Pet Cemetery at their home at 714 Minnow Creek Lane on Orcas Island to celebrate her life on June 8, 2 p.m. Please join us if you can to celebrate a life truly dedicated to others’ needs. Submitted by Christine Hamilton’s family.

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The Orcas Island Senior Center has a handsome new van to transport members. This $60,085 Chevrolet Aerolite mini-bus, which is ADA certified, carries eight passengers, and has a lift for wheelchairs as well as two wheelchair stations. Decals on the white exterior identify the van as a senior center vehicle. The interior is gray and mauve. The center acquired the van with a Washington State Department of Transportation grant and a 20 percent matching contribution from the estate of Karin Hart-Fuhring and John Fuhring. Van service for seniors who have no other way to get to the center’s twiceweekly lunches is free. Offisland van trips for recreational activities sponsored by the Senior Center and for doctor appointments in Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Bellingham, and Seattle involve a small fee. Members make van reservations by calling the senior center in advance: 376-2677. On May 30, Marla Johns,

Orcas Library is hosting its first annual Health and Wellness Week from June 10 to 15. There will be a wealth of offerings from practitioners in Eastsound and beyond. “This will be your opportunity to try out a new fitness class, learn about active aging, plan your retirement, or attend a cooking demonstration – all at no charge,” say organizers. This year the program is focusing on mid-life adults (a.k.a. Baby Boomers) and how they can take control of the aging process by keeping their minds and bodies active. But by no means are the presentations limited to any age group – all are welcome. Health and Wellness Week 2013 is a joint presentation of the Friends of the Orcas Island Library and Transforming Life After 50, an initiative designed to help libraries better serve and engage mid-life adults. Stop by Orcas Island Library or visit www.orcaslibrary.org for a complete schedule of events. There is no cost to participate, but some events have a limited number of spaces. Call 376-4985 with questions or to sign up.

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he scope of the Orcas Island Community Foundation is farreaching – and it’s all because of the generosity of islanders. From animals and kids to science and the arts, a wide variety of nonprofits benefit from OICF grant money. This year, the organization gave $130,000, the highest amount to date. The increase in funds is due to an increase in donations. There were 58 Partners in Philanthropy who gave to specific projects, which is up from 28 partners in 2012. They gave $99,710, which is a significant upswing from the $69,000 given the year before. Islanders contributed everything from $10 For a story on to $23,000. the OICF grant Having the grant catalog online – comdistribution, see plete with photos and descriptions – was a factor in the higher numbers. But we at page eight. the Sounder think it’s much more than that. We believe a strong sense of responsibility compels islanders to support causes they find critical to the health of our communities. We are so appreciative of those who were able to give. OICF is an incredible asset and we’ve loved to watch it grow over the years. Thank you for donating, thank you for caring. Thank you for keeping our nonprofits alive and well.

Upcoming public meetings THURSDAY, JUNE 6 • Eastsound Planning Review Committee, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11 • Orcas Island Public Library, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the library. • Eastsound Sewer and Water District, East side of Airport,

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 • Economic Development Council to discuss small businesses and financing options at the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee meeting, 1:30 p.m., Deer Harbor Center. Precipitation in 2013: 13.62” Reported by John Willis. Olga SUNRISE, SUNSET Sunrise Sunset June 5 5:11 a.m. 9:10 p.m. June 6 5:11 a.m. 9:10 p.m. June 7 5:10 a.m. 9:11 p.m. June 8 5:10 a.m. 9:12 p.m. June 9 5:10 a.m. 9:13 p.m. June 10 5:09 a.m. 9:13 p.m. June 11 5:09 a.m. 9:14 p.m.

Having just participated in the multi-agency, emergency drill held in Deer Harbor on May 18, I now see a new and important reason to support OPALCO’s broadband initiative. Hither to I thought the main problem was that I am paying Centurylink for a service they do not deliver. I pay for 10 Megabytes per second, yet have never received more than 3 mbps, and most often receive between .5 and 1.5 mbps. After this week’s emergency drill, where both cell phone and radio communications were hampered by lack of modern infrastructure as well as the island’s challenging geography, I now realize the broadband initiative is not about my ability to stream videos, but rather about improving all sorts of communications in the islands, including the ones we rely on most in emergencies. The proposal for the OPALCO broadband initiative states: “OPALCO has developed a plan to build a new telecommunications infrastructure that would support improvements to our electric system, provide public safety benefits including better radio communications, provide cellular companies an easier way to expand cellular phone service locally, and deliver modern, upgradable broadband services: both home telephone and high-speed Internet services.” I now believe the broadband initiative is an urgent matter of public safety for San Juan County. I hope lots of islanders will go to the OPALCO website and sign up. Sheila Gaquin Deer Harbor

Public works is not managing project well A few weeks ago I called Frank Mulcahy, your head of the Public Works Department, to express my concern and outrage over the surface being torn off of the Mt. Baker and North Beach Road interchange weeks before necessary. I also published a letter to the editor about it. From the many “thank yous” I received from my fellow Orcas residents, I appeared to be dead-on with my comments. It seems that most people do not want to stick

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their neck out and publicly comment on issues that affect them. I have never had a business relationship with your chosen contractor so I had nothing to lose. Mr. Mulcahy suggested that I call his man on Orcas. I told him that if his man on Orcas had been doing his job my call would not have been necessary. I think the contractor took some mitigation measures to hold down the dust a few weeks ago and the recent rain has made watering unnecessary. However the areas in question now are massively pot-holed – not as bad as a third world country but for Orcas Island, one of the richest areas in the state, this is nothing less than a “Shonda.” That is Yiddish for DISGRACE. The head of public works on Orcas should be immediately terminated. This individual appears to be unable to do the job effectively. As a tax payer I find abhorrent the idea of filling openings with people unable to do the job. On a different note I was somewhat bemused at the county’s feel good offer to help the state over the bridge collapse. Why don’t you get our own house in order before making feel good gestures? Potholes on one of the busiest corners on Orcas reflect on you directly. If you can’t facilitate a reasonable level of competency from your staff then maybe you should all resign and we will try again. Remember President Truman’s famous plaque: The Buck Stops Here. You wanted it, now show us what you’ve got. Firing the road guy on Orcas would set a good tone and show staff that professional execution of their job is mandatory. Please, no more touchy-feely

overtures out of county. You have plenty of fish to fry here. Harvey Aldort Eastsound

Twenty-three years of pet parade fun Once again, Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade was a big success! Cloudy skies couldn’t keep our community’s parade spirit down … 40 kid groups and 25 adult groups moseyed through the streets of Eastsound with a variety of pets, smiling, waving, barking and quacking. Special thanks to Pawki’s who stepped forward to take photos and sponsor the best adult category (a $50 gift card to their store). It was won by Mack, a rescue dog who has survived two gunshots. The other category winners all went home with ribbons, trophies, Pawki’s goodies and smiles. Thanks go to our volunteer judges who took their responsibilities seriously (but not too seriously!) and made sure all entries “fit” into a category, which isn’t always easy-we appreciate their thoughtfulness. This parade experience is made possible by our generous local businesses: Island Hardware and Supply, Islanders Bank, San Juan Builders Association, Island Market, Dr. Steven Bailey, Dr. Brenda Ivans, Orcas Veterinary Service, Ray’s Pharmacy, Realtors of Windermere, Kiwanis Club of Orcas Island, VanderYacht Propane, Orcas Excavators, Island Excavating, Orcas Family Health Center, The Wareham Family, Evan’s Farm & Nursery, Orcas Island Family Medicine, Orcas

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LETTERS FROM 4 Island Physical Therapy, San Juan Insurance, Orcas Village Store and Terra Firma NW. Thank you to The Kiwanis for keeping our side streets clear, with our local sheriff ’s office at the main intersection and to Kevin O’Brien who shares his time, voice and sense of humor on the stage with us all! Check out www.pawkis. com or www.ourkaleidoscopekids.org for photos of the event. See you next year. Amber Paulsen Kaleidoscope

Raffle a success The “Eat for a Week” raffle sponsored by Children’s House received amazing support from the community. We were able to reach

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our goal due to the generosity of several businesses and the support of those who purchased tickets. We are pleased to announce that the winner of the raffle was Joe and Elaine Goodrich. They received dinner or lunch for two at each of the following restaurants: Chimayo’s, Deer Harbor, Hogstone, The Kitchen, Lower Tavern, Mia’s, Mijitas, Portofinos and Wildflour Bakery. We appreciate each of the participating businesses for their generosity and continued support for our school and early childhood learning. Susan Anderson Orcas Children’s House

Thanks from OIEF Hard-working volunteers and students pulled together for the Education Foundation’s “Food for

Corrections

In the May 29 edition, the story “Inside look at mental health in SJC” incorrectly referenced Medicare instead of Medicaid. Also the 24-hour crisis number in that article is no longer valid. The correct number is 1-800-584-3578. In the story “Change is in the air,” the correct salary for the county manager is $120,000.

SHERIFF’S LOG

San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to these calls:

May 15: About 80 gallons of gasoline disappeared from an outdoor storage tank in an apparent theft on the property of an Orcas Island home. The thief or thieves, who cut through a lock on the storage tank to get at the fuel, reportedly left behind a plastic gas container and a section of green garden hose, presumably used to siphon the stolen gas, which, at 80 gallons, is valued at $344. May 20: A late-night altercation between Lopez Island brothers prompted the arrest of the younger of the two on charges of misdemeanor assault and DUI. The elder claims his 29-year-old sibling tore the turn signal off his car and then punched him in the face before driving away from his Mud Bay Road home at about 11 p.m. The younger brother was allegedly intoxicated when he drove back to the home a short time later, where an officer was at the scene taking a statement from the elder brother at the time.

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May 22: A Lopez Island man was taken to the medical center for treatment but avoided criminal charges after he was found lying unconscious in the 300 block of Burt Road in mid-afternoon. The 43-year-old reportedly passed out on the roadway while trying to change a tire; his bloodalcohol-level was nearly three times the legal limit about two hours after an officer arrived at the scene. The man was not charged with an alcoholrelated offense because he was neither driving nor behind the wheel when the officer arrived at about 2:30 p.m. His vehicle, partially blocking the road at the time, was towed away. May 24: A plastic bag containing methamphetamine was confiscated as potential evidence after it was discovered in a women's bathroom on the second floor of the county courthouse in mid-afternoon. The bag, which was found by a district court employee, reportedly has a smiley face and design of a yellow sun on it.

Thought” event and created a truly fantastic evening at Four Winds Camp on Saturday, May 25. Remarks like, “You really know how to throw a great party!” to “That was the most fun evening we’ve had at a fundraiser” were uttered by guests, stuffed with outstanding food, proudly carrying off their highly sought after silent and live auction winnings – most of which were created by students. There were a few “pop-up” auction items, including a musical evening with Cory Wiscomb and Rob Eagle and a dinner for 10 cooked by Senator Kevin Ranker that came about at the last minute and added to excitement generated by the other fantastic live auction items. A record crowd of 150 people helped to raise more than $25,000 that will go toward supporting impor-

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tant school programs. The OIEF board wishes to offer a heartfelt thanks to all who volunteered, attended and contributed so generously to the Food for Thought Benefit. We are very happy the weather cooperated and everyone had a great time while helping to support our public school kids. Big ideas are already in the works for next year! Janet Brownell OIEF

Ferry ticket fundraiser a success It is challenging to find the words to express the depth of gratitude I feel – so much love, so much support, so many prayers from so many truly amazing people – all coming together for a common cause, com-

Dr. Litch to speak at cancer support The Cancer Support Group will host Dr. Jim Litch on Thursday, June 13 at 5 p.m. at the Community Church. He will discuss two cancer screening tests, the mammogram for women and the prostate screening test for men. Litch will take questions and comments from the audience. The meeting is open to everyone who has questions or needs support with specific issues. For further info, call Bogdan or Carol at 376-4198.

bining diverse energies and ways of working and being. I, and many others, were fairly flabbergasted at the truly talented and creative artists, generous donors, and thoughtful and caring community members who participated in the Ferry Ticket Fundraiser, aka Bizarre Brassiere Bazaar. It was a tremendous success and we have created an annual event (and maybe a calendar?) to feed the fund. We are still sorting out final details with Orcas Family Connections Resource Center to establish eligibility and distribu-

tion of tickets. There are upcoming events and continuing funding. We will be sharing information on shortly. Thank you all for your love and support and your incredible generosity. It is beautiful and slightly overwhelming – in a very good way! For more information: orcasfrc@gmail.com or orcasmedicaltransportsupport.weebly.com Peace and wellness and with love and gratitude. Marlene Dickey and Team Ta Ta Orcas Island

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Emmanuel to offer kids’ workshops Registration is now open for Emmanuel Episcopal Parish’s two upcoming fiveday summer workshops for kids. This year’s workshops, titled “Spiral of Gratitude,” will weave story, art, song, play, and reflection together into a week-long journey with guest storyteller Antoinette Botsford, artists Judy Tepley and Louise Tucker, musician Mandy Troxel and a team of other volunteers. The “Spiral of Gratitude” will run Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2

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BRIDGE FROM 1 N.J., headquarters and at rented storage near Camas, Wash., less than 24 hours after the collapse. The trucks were dispatched immediately after contracts were signed, some with tandem crews driving day and night. The two side-by-side temporary bridges will be assembled from “several thousand pre-fabricated modular pieces.” Each bridge will measure 24 feet by 160 feet and weigh about 400,000 pounds when they are rolled into place from the still-standing south section of the bridge where

the final assembly will take place. Crews from Atkinson Construction and several subcontractors are already working around the clock to assemble the two bridges. Both Acrow and Atkinson confirmed that the target for completion of the temporary project is mid-June - a timetable several weeks sooner than first estimated by state officials. Total cost of the temporary and permanent bridges was estimated last week at $15 million, almost all from federal transportation funds. One million dollars was released almost immediately by federal officials, according published reports.

The temporary bridges will each carry two lanes of traffic northbound and southbound and are designed to carry fully loaded I-5 trucks, although a Washington Department of Transportation spokesman said that DOT would probably limit trucks to less than 80,000 pounds maximum weight and keep speed limits below the present 60 miles-per-hour. Still-standing parts of the bridge and supporting foundations have been inspected and cleared for use by a team of state and federal bridge inspectors and engineers. DOT engineers are already at work assembling information and specifications to be used in designing the permanent replacement bridge. Travis Phelps of the Department of Transportation estimates that design options will be chosen in July followed by a competitive bidding process. Construction is expected to begin in August in the river next to the temporary structure. Sometime in September, crews will remove the temporary bridges and move the new bridge into place from the side. Interstate 5 is expected to be closed for about two weeks in September during final construction. Try our MOBILE APP Search for "The Sounder" on your smart phone!

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DJ hosts Exchange fundraiser If you like a diverse range of music and you like to dance, you won’t want to miss the debut of new Orcas resident “DJ Guskid.” He will be spinning funk, soul, reggae hip hop and salsa at The Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, June 8. According to dance producer Ezekiel Barr, Guskid, (Gustavo Santos) has been a head-lining DJ for several years up and down the west coast.

“He has an incredibly smooth technique with turntables,” Barr said. “He also has a great feel for crowds, and knows how to keep them moving. I am excited to introduce him to the community.” The dance is also a benefit for the Exchange. All the funds collected, after expenses, will go to the Exchange Phoenix fund at the Orcas Island Community Foundation.

“We are thrilled that Ezekiel put this dance together, and that it will be a fundraiser for the Exchange,” says ORS/ Exchange Board President Pete Moe. “In fact, the timing is perfect, as Fred Klein is kicking off the Exchange re-design project this month.” The dance starts at 8 p.m. There will be a $10 suggested donation at the door.

DVSAS holds annual 5K run/walk Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands is hosting its Fifth Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 8. It will start at 9 a.m. at the Orcas High School with registration beginning at 8 a.m. This fundraising event has a registration fee of $15 for ages 19-plus and $10 for ages 18 and under. Individuals of all ages and abilities are warmly welcome to run or walk this 5K, which will circle participants around Eastsound, down to North Beach, and back to Orcas High School. Pets are welcome, too. For more information, contact DVSAS at 376-5979.

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At the 4-H meeting last Sunday at the Grange, we carded some wool, which means brushing all the wrinkles out so that you can spin it into yarn. We also learned how to felt a rug. You take some wool, put it in a wading pool with water and soap (the water has to be pretty hot) and then push it down and rub it around with your hands. The wool gets connected together and then, when it dries, out you have a rug. Robin Freeman came to talk about demonstrations. She had a poster with a nail through it titled “Nail your Demonstration.” A demonstration is a talk by a 4-Her telling how to do something. After the meeting we ate ice cream and played outside.

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Episcopal church Community news briefs A boaters’ guide to gets solar panels the San Juans by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

When Bishop Craig Anderson was asked what he wanted for a retirement gift, he always replied, “I want a solar system for our church.” After almost six years as part-time Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, Anderson announced his retirement in April. Now, just a month later, solar panels have been installed on the water side of the newly renovated Benson Room, located to the right of the church. Thanks to a retirement gift from an anonymous donor, Anderson has received his wish and he’s not the only one looking forward to some changes in the green direction. “I’m all for it,” said George Garrels, an active member of the church. “When we were renovating the Benson room it was on our wish list to do the solar, but we had other issues. We found a lot of mold and rotten timber and so we finally had to ... back off with the solar. When this gift came through we were able to say let’s do it.” Garrels said that at first he didn’t know much about solar. Now after working on the project, he has gotten excited about the newly installed 4-kilowatt system, which is comprised of 16 modules. The system is built in such a way that if the church raised more funds they could expand the number of solar panels. The church has taken more than one step to be energy conscious. The parish was given a rebate check from OPALCO in April for installing weatherization measures in the shell of the building. The old water-facing windows were also replaced and insulation was added to the attic and the crawlspace after a great deal of air sealing was performed. Anderson said he hopes that the newest addition of the solar panels will lead other businesses in Eastsound to go green too. For more info about the church, visit http://orcasepiscopal.org/.

Authors Shawn Breeding and Heather Bansmer of the popular Mexico cruising guides have returned to their home waters with a new book, San Juan Islands: A Boater’s Guidebook, published by Blue Latitude Press. Boaters will find detailed descriptions of all harbors, anchorages and marinas in the islands along with the gateway cities of Anacortes and Bellingham; GPS waypoints; aerial photos; fuel docks; GPS-accurate charts, maps and more.

Free days at Moran Washington State Parks is offering three “free days” in June. Visitors are not required to display a Discover Pass for daytime visits to Washington state parks on June 8 and 9, in honor of National Get Outdoors Day, which is June 8. For information on events and activities in Washington state parks, visit www.parks. wa.gov/events/. State Parks’ free day schedule for 2013 follows:

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• August 4 – Peak season free day • September 28 – National Public Lands Day • November 9 through 11 – Veterans Day Weekend.

Islanders Bank earns big rebates OPALCO presented Islanders Bank with a check for $10,775 for the commercial lighting upgrades that the bank completed at all three branches, San Juan, Orcas and Lopez. OPALCO’s Energy Services Specialist Elisa Howard presented the big rebate check to Brad Williamson, CEO, and Ray Adams, project manager, at Islanders Bank on May 28. The three bank branches upgraded nearly 300 lighting fixtures, replacing incandescent bulbs with highefficiency LEDs, and T-12 fluorescent bulbs with energy-saving T-8 bulbs with efficient new ballasts. Some fixtures were equipped with occupancy sensors for further savings. The lighting

upgrades will save Islanders Bank a combined estimated 50,390 annual kilowatt hours which will translate to significant savings on their monthly utility bills. Electric lighting accounts for approximately 25 percent of all the energy used in commercial buildings. “Islanders Bank is committed to doing the right thing for our customers and community,” said Williamson. “We’ve been encouraging our customers toward greater energy efficiency through our Get Connected Loan Program and OPALCO’s Home Snapshot Energy Assessments. This was a perfect opportunity to ‘walk our talk’ and it will pay dividends in energy savings for

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years to come.” For more information on OPALCO’s rebate program and Home Snapshot Energy Assessments, go to www. opalco.com/energy-services. For more information on the Islanders Bank Get Connected Loan Program, go to www.islandersbank.com/images/HE%20 Lending%20draft.pdf.

Donations suspended at Kaleidscope Kaleidoscope has suspended its donation collections for the annual yard sale temporarily, due to a fire at its storage container. They will resume collecting after June 9. Donations can be dropped off from 3 to 4 p.m. on weekdays, starting June 10. The yard sale is on Saturday, June 22. Hello, I’m Sucia, a living artwork of black and white. I’m also pretty easy-going, friendly, and an all around good guy to have around. Come meet me any day from 2 to 5 p.m. Call 376-6777 or go to www.orcaspets.org.

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Nonprofits receive a boost from OICF by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

It's a new record for the Orcas Island Community Foundation. The organization distributed more than $130,000 to island non-profits, the highest amount to date. “The generosity is absolutely tremendous,” said Executive Director Hilary Canty during the awards ceremony on May 31. The total amount requested was $260,000 and OICF was able to give $130,710 in 30 grants. Of that amount, OICF dedicated $31,000 from the community endowment. Additional funding was sought from Partners in Philanthropy, island neighbors who contributed money towards proposals they identified. The partners gave $99,710 – a huge jump from the $69,000

given in 2012. Canty attributes that growth primarily to the online grants catalog, where the community was able to access the list of opportunities with ease. Every year, the Orcas High School seniors are tasked with distributing $5,000 to non-profits of their choice. This year's student presenters Jessica Gudgell and Cameron Schuh announced their class selections: The Phoenix Fund to rebuild the Exchange was given $1,000; Friends of Moran State Park received $500; Friends of the Library was given $500; the Orcas Island Food Bank received $1,000; Orcas Family Connections was given $500; Island Reproductive Services received $500; and the Booster Club received $1000. The following is a list of the other grant recipients

for the 2013 cycle. Animal Protection Society: $1,000 for "Team Safe" program; funded by Barbara Bedell and Midge Kraetzer. Coffelt Farm Stewards: $2,700 for bee structure and apiary workspace; funded by anonymous (3), Marilyn Anderson, Carl de Boor, Becky Burkley, Charles and Michelle Clark, Dean and Ruthie Dougherty, Carol Owens and Bob Wyatt. DVSAS: $1,025 for therapy sessions; funded by anonymous and David and Geri Turnoy. Farm to Cafeteria/OIEF: $6,000 for bio-intensive gardener; funded by anonymous, Joe Cohen and Martha Farish, Gerry and Audra Lawlor, Andrew and Cheryl Masterman, Doug and Joyce Pearson and Nancy Reas. FEAST/Funhouse Commons: $1,100 for pro-

gram coordinator operational expenses; funded by anonymous and Barry and Debbie Rochefort. Friends of Moran: $3,002 for AED defibrillator and emergency phones; funded by anonymous (2), Joe and Kathi Ciskowski, Carl de Boor and the Robidoux Foundation. Funhouse Commons: $1,100 for Ninja Summer Camp program; funded by anonymous and the Blanchard-Manning household. Hearts & Hands: $3,500 for partial operations funding; funded by Helen Bee, Carl de Boor, Midge Kraetzer and OICF. KWAIHT: $2,000 for an “Appleyard” specimen orchard; funded by two anonymous donors. Long Live the Kings: $3,869 for Glenwood Springs Salmon Hatchery operations; funded by

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Seniors Jessi Gudgell and Cameron Schuh at the ceremony. Anonymous and Steven and Barbara Spence. Orcas Island School District Elementary School Counselor: $19,025 for partial operational funding; funded by Helen Bee, Hilary Canty and Hank Date, Carl de Boor, Coleen O'Brien, Orcas Island Education Foundation, Roach Youth Fund and OICF. OISD – Orcas A Cappellagos: $300 for High School choir program; funded by Helen Bee. OISD – Primary Intervention Program: $9,000 for operations and consultations; funded by anonymous, Bob and Phyllis Henigson and OICF. OISD: PTSA: $5,000 for “Weekend Packs for Kids” program; funded by anonymous (2), Sally and Bruce Buchanan, Hilary Canty and Hank Date, Tom Carter, Laurie King, Nancy and Kevin O'Brien, David and Kaaren Slawson, Smalldog Net Solutions, Dimitri and Lorena Stankevich and OICF. OISD – PTSA: $1,000 for emergency kits for classrooms; funded by anonymous. Olga Strawberry Council: $3,000 for electrical upgrade to historical building; funded by anonymous. Orcas Center: $1,000 for “Stage Right” lighting upgrade; funded by anonymous. O rc as Fam i ly Connections: $5,000 for OFC training and outreach; funded by Helen Bee, Diane Berreth and David Kobrin, Carl de Boor, Bob and Phyllis Henigson and OICF. Orcas Family Health: $140 for audiometer for hearing screenings for all island youth; funded by Mary Britt, Ethna Flanagan, Ed Kamin, Kathryn Kier and Suzanne Olson.

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival: $600 for filming equipment; funded by Marilyn Anderson and Carl de Boor. Orcas Open Arts: $2020 for “Elementary Artistsin-the-Schools” program; funded by anonymous, Carl de Boor, Horowitz Fine Arts Fund and Janet Brownell and Lance Evans. P-5 Literacy Alignment Collaborative/OIEF: $15,775 for preschool – 5th grade literacy teacher training; funded by anonymous, Helen Bee, Bob and Phyllis Henigson, Nancy Reas and OICF. Preschool Collaborative/ OIEF: $23,000 for Early Achievers funding; funded by anonymous, Joe Cohen and Martha Farish, Jim Connell, Bob and Phyllis Henigson, Clayton Philbrick and OICF. San Juan County Arts Council: $850 for creation of an arts directory on Orcas; funded by anonymous and Janet Brownell and Lance Evans. San Juan Nature Institute: $2,297 for marine invertebrate course and $1000 for stream studies fifth grade curriculum; funded by anonymous (2). Senior Services of Orcas Island: $11,000 for life enrichment programs; funded by anonymous, Helen Bee and Jim Connell. Wrestling Club/OIPRD: $500 for equipment for new wrestling program; funded by an anonymous donor. The following donors made general partner contributions distributed by the grants committee: Diane Berreth and David Kobrin, Ron Claybourn and Jackie Daigle, Bruce and Marty Coffey, Kate Long and Chris Sutton, H.S. Wright III and Kate Janeway and Dr. Edgar and Judith Zimmerman.

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There is a line from “Les Miserables” that brings Grace McCune to tears every time she hears it: “To love another person is to see the face of god.” She is bringing that passion to Orcas Center this week with a concert version of “Les Mis” performed by her adult and youth choirs. “When I first heard the music of 'Les Miserables' at age 21, it captivated me,” McCune said. “It is a piece of work that is my absolute favorite in musical theatre. When the movie came out, I used that as an inspiration to teach the music to my choirs.” It’s a labor of love for everyone involved in the show. Piano accompanist Ron Myers says it is his favorite musical of all time and soloist Jake Perrine wrote many college papers on the production. “In college, I used to have 'Les Mis offs' – you start at the beginning of the play, sing the songs for as long as you can and if you mess up then someone else takes over. I challenged Grace and I think I've intimidated her with my knowledge,” Perrine said with a laugh. “My whole life changed after I first saw a 'Les

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Orcas Center, “Reflections” features watercolors by

Carl Buttke and wood sculptures by Lee Phillips. EAGLE FORUM: Annual meeting, Oddfellows Hall, 7 p.m., pulled pork dinner, RSVP to April Duke at 3765873. Door prizes and Jay Kimball will speak about OPALCO’s broadband plans. Daniel Himebaugh will speak about the ramifications of San Juan County’s

Mis' production in Boston in high school. It changed my view of the art form of the musical … I am kind of obsessed.” McCune's “Musical Theater Youth Troupe” and “Rock on the Rock Singers” will perform 18 songs from the play on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. on the main stage. Admission is free. The choirs have been meeting since February to pull together a knock-out performance. The concert is packed with huge choral numbers and choreography by Rene Hunt. In addition to Perrine, soloists include Cali Bagby, Erin Hickey, Stormy Hildreth, Tammy Grantham, Bill Griswold, Dave Lutz, Frank Michels, Nastashja and Ricardo Milan and Erika Murray. “I took a chance with doing it because we usually do the rock and roll thing and we haven't done musical theatre before,” McCune said. “It ended up drawing a whole bunch of new people. This is the strongest choir yet. We've put together quite a show.” Some of the words she uses to describe the music: dynamic, difficult, gripping, heartwrenching and hopeful. “Les Mis has got everything in it: redemption, morality, staying true to ideals even in the face of your own demise and of course the

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class warfare issues that are timely right now,” Perrine said. McCune let her soloists choose their own songs. Perrine is singing “Red and Black,” “Bring Him Home,” and “What Have I Done” as well as “A Heart Full of Love” with McCune and Bagby. He is also a member of the Orcas Choral Society and performed “Mozart's Requiem” this past April. “I've been trying to keep myself out of performances for a while because I am so busy, but this is like crack for me,” he laughed. “Grace offers people a chance to do something that is outside their comfort zone and there isn't a lot of pressure or pretense – it's about having a good time. Singing with Ron playing the piano has been the most fun I've had singing in 20 years.” McCune has been conducting the choirs since 2009. Their performances started out as an offering for friends and family, but have grown into a community event. The last three concerts on the main stage have been packed. “From my perspective, this is the best thing that Grace has put on,” Myers said. “It's a marvelous show … folks are going to be in for a big surprise.”

YOUNG EAGLES DAY: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastsound airport, free flights for children ages eight to 17.

formance at Saint Mark’s Cathedral.

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SLIDE SHOW: “Nepal: a glimpse at the mountains, the culture and the people,” a slide show of a month long journey in Nepal with Sati Walker, Orcas Library, 7 p.m., free.

CHORAL SOCIETY VIDEO: 5 p.m., Orcas Center. The Orcas Choral Society presents a video of their per-

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THURS., JUNE 13 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: In the Community Church Fireside Room at 5 p.m. This is a monthly no cost, confidential support group.

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CALENDAR FROM 9 9:30 p.m. in the “old gym” at the Orcas Public School. $2 to drop-in or register at www.oiprd.org, 16 and older. THEOSOPHICAL STUDY GROUP:

Indralaya Library, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call Rosalyn at 376-6765 for info. Library is open to the public on Wednesdays 1 to 4 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

Kids’ video class The Rock Island Media team on Orcas will lead a course at The Funhouse Commons, giving a behind-thescenes perspective of how to produce professional videos. Participants will examine the creation of a short promotion for the chamber of commerce. For ages 12 and over, starts June 19. Call 376-7177 or vist www.rockislandmedia.com.

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AL-ANON: 5:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 p.m., Orcas Longhouse, 236 Prune Ally, Eastsound. LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Orcas Island Library children’s room, for children between the ages of three and six; all kids welcome.

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The Orcas Choral Society will present a special screening of their recent performance at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. The screening will be at Center Stage in Orcas Center on Sunday, June 9 at 5 p.m. The program will last about one hour. The Orcas Choral Society program includes Mozart’s “Ave Verum Corpus” and “Requiem”, with orchestra and soloists Sharon Abreu, Kathryn Weld, Neil Jordan and Charles Stephens. The orchestra, soloists and chorus were all under the direction of Roger W. Sherman. Suggested donation is $10 at the door. After the video, there will be a reception in the Madrona Room.

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between 1914 and 1941. When his father, Richard Taylor Geoghegan, a consummate Irishman then living in England, died, Jim and older brother Fred decided to follow their mother’s brother, Richard Charles Willis, to Orcas Island. Arriving here in 1889, Fred and Jim homesteaded a place that is now just outside Moran State Park. After a short time they decided to purchase land close to Eastsound, and built a house on what is now the Orcas Medical Center. Geoghegan captured the majesty and whimsy of Orcas and its inhabitants with the use of multiple formats like glass plate and nitrate negatives. Dozens of photos of family and community highlight the exhibit and illustrate Jim’s skills in composition and exposure. The exhibit also showcases an array of his vintage photography equipment. Several Kodak cameras including a B3 from 1906, a five foot long Eastman enlarger paired with a Haynes MCM photometer, silver nitrate developing trays and a kerosene dark room “safe light.” These relics transport visitors back more than a century to view then state of the art technology. For more info, visit www. orcasmuseum.org or call 360-376-4849.

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Artworks features encaustics by Holm Encaustic paintings by Marilee Whitehouse Holm (pictured above) will be on exhibit at the Orcas Island Artworks through the month of June. “The encaustic material is so beautiful, I feel the wax does some of the work for me,” said Holm. She applies multiple layers of melted pigmented

beeswax onto a prepared ground with bristle and goat’s hair brushes, fusing each layer with a propane blowtorch. Then she works the material with “knives, forks, ceramic tools, scrapers, scratchers, wire brushes, baker’s tools, and scrap metal found on the road.” Holm earned her Bachelor of Fine Art at the University of Washington in 1975 and studied encaustic painting with Hamid Zavareei at Gage Academy in Seattle. The current exhibit celebrates the theme of “Home.” She has lived on Orcas Island since 1993. The Artworks is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Carl Buttke, Lee Phillips show Watercolor paintings by Carl Buttke and wood sculptures by Lee Phillips

will be on display at the Orcas Center Lobby Gallery during June and the first half of July. The show, called “Reflections,” conveys the moods and mystery between the real and imagined through paintings of forest reflections on our island waters and images created in wood. The paintings and wood sculptures featured in this show have been in preparation for the past two years. The opening reception will be on Friday, June 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

KindlingsFest: ‘The Good Life’ Since the time of Aristotle, people have been asking, “What is the Good Life?” In the U.S. it has became synonymous with “The American Dream.” As we enter the 21st century, virtually everybody is stepping back and asking, “so what exactly is the good life and is it still attainable?” This is the theme of KindlingsFest from July 31 to Aug. 4. This festival of spirituality, arts and ideas will bring its unique blend of lectures, world-class arts, and explorations of the spiritual from an inclusive, but distinctly Christian standpoint. Lecturers include Dick Staub, award-winning broadcaster, writer and founder of The Kindlings (and pastor of Orcas Island Community Church), Art Miller, founder of SIMA, Laurie Wheeler, PhD candidate in New Testament from University of Aberdeen and pastoral staff member at University Presbyterian church in Seattle, and Chi-Dooh Li (Skip Li), a Spanish-speaking Chinese lawyer from Seattle. The artists in residence include poet Scott Cairns, New York painter Chris Anderson and musician TJ Stafford from Los Angeles. C.S. Lewis scholar Dr. Jerry Root, British actor Nigel Goodwin as well

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as Windham Hill artists Jeff Johnson and Wendy Goodwin will also be in attendance. For information, visit

www.thekindlings.com/ kindlingsfest/ or call 3766422. Early Bird discounted registration is available through June 10.

With more than 100 nonprofits on Orcas, chances are you volunteer or work for one or more organizations. It is likely that you occasionally find yourself mulling over issues that could steer your organization off track. If so, the Orcas Island Community Foundation’s forthcoming Enterprise Risk Management Workshop is for you, say organizers. ERM is a management tool used today by the boards and leaders of many large companies and nonprofits worldwide. It helps them identify the most serious risks that could impede the attainment of their organizations’ goals, and take action in advance to mitigate those risks. This workshop will help boards, volunteers and staff become more able to

identify their priority goals; name the most salient threats to attainment of those goals; describe the steps they are taking to manage their most significant risks; and evaluate their success over time in mitigating risk and achieving success. The model that will be presented by Frank Topper at the forthcoming workshop was developed at Stanford University and Stanford University Hospitals in the mid-1990’s. The workshop will be held on June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. The cost for the day is $50 per organization, and organizations are encouraged to bring multiple participants. RSVP to OICF (376-6423) by June 14. Lunch will also be available at a cost of $5 per participant if preregistered.

A character-building concert Orcas Island kindergarten through fourth grade students will gather in the Old Gym on Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. for the last school concert of the year. In the spirit of the elementary school’s year-long study of positive character traits, “Character” will be the theme of this concert. “Our elementary students have been working all year with Counselor Nancy O’Brien and Principal Kyle Freeman to understand and put into action many attributes such as kindness and

respect and responsibility,” said Pamela Wright, music teacher. “You will see these character traits reflected in the songs we have prepared.” Some of the songs on the program will include “Character Tango,” “Upstanding Citizen,”

“Kindness Goes Far,” “Bully No More,” “Growin’ Up,” and “Do the Good You Know.” The third graders are eager to display their recorder skills as well. The concert is free and open to the public, and all are invited to attend.

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to replace some well-worn (and well-loved) volumes and purchase many new ones – doubling the size of their lending library. The children look forward to these brightly colored packets of books that appear in their cubby to take home for the week, say teachers. This library helps provide families with the opportunity to share the experience of reading together while supporting their child’s learning. Th grant will also make it possible for the school to purchase additional materials, and give scholarships for both the school year and the summer dual language program. The summer dual language program is supported by local donors and United Way.

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The third annual TruckA-Palooza event will again be on the Orcas Airport tarmac Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year the event will kick off with a parade of vehicles from the airport through town and back. Organizers added hot dogs and hamburgers for sale as well as something cool to drink. There will be a variety of trucks, equipment, buses, and who knows what else to explore. Entry is by donation and the proceeds go to those who need help paying for medical care at the Orcas Family Health Center.

I met James Lee Stanley playing at a folk music festival in New Jersey. Three weeks later I went to one of his concerts at a wonderful venue in New York called The Towne Crier. I was blown away by James’s musicianship. He plays guitar as if the instrument is a living, pulsing appendage attached to his body. He makes it sound like an orchestra with no apparent effort. James instinctively knows how to make a song sound special. In addition to being a consummate musician, he has an unusually entertaining rapport with his audiences. We became friends. James produced an album for my husband Mike and me, and we've been lucky enough to have him come and play on Orcas a few times. His last concert on Orcas was so packed with enthusiastic listeners that it seemed the walls might bust out. So this time, James will be playing at the Odd Fellows Hall. Everyone is encouraged to come out for an evening of hilarity and truly outstanding music on Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. Admission is on a sliding scale from $12-$25 at the door. For more information, call 376-5773 or visit www. jamesleestanley.com.

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

LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking bids for Annual Water Management Services, including but not limited to: certified oversight of water systems, regular inspection of system, regular usage calculations, monthly chloride tests and submittal to proper authorities and agencies, prepare and submit an annual water use and quality report to the district, routine coliform sampling and other water testing as needed, provide liaison to DOH and other agencies. Bid should include quote(s) for unscheduled maintenance (time and materials). Bids should be submitted to the Lopez Island School District Office by Please contact Denny Jardine 468-2202 ext. 2121 or Bill Evans 468-2202 ext. 2350 for questions or further information. LEGA NO. 483953 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. May 29, June 5, 2013.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW & CONSIDER A FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR THE 2013 SJC PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a funding proposal for disbursement of monies for grants or revolving loans for projects funded by the SJC Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program and to receive comments on those applications and proposed funding awards. The public hearing will be in the Council Hearing Room at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, Washington on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 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 funding awards. After the

public testimony portion of the hearing has ended, the Council will deliberate and consider modifications to the funding awards proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed awards may then be awarded with or without modifications. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the hearing by mail or at the hearing by delivery in person. Please deliver 5 copies of all written comments to the Clerk of the San Juan County Council at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor or mail to 355 Court Street#1, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. The Ordinance is filed at the Office of the County Council, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA and may be inspected and copies obtained at the Council offices during each business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The applications and proposed awards may be viewed 24 hours a

day at the County website at http://www.sanjuanco.com. A copy will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7472 and/or the Office of the County Manager at 360-378-3870. LEGAL NO. SJ486128 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. June 5, 2013.

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Project Tax Parcel Number, Applicant/Agent Name Date of Date Other Existing SEPA End Date Project Hearing Hearing Hearing Description Project Location, and and Address Application Complete Required Environmental Threshold for SEPA Comments Body Place Date Island Permits* Documents Determination Comments End Date** 271457408, 40 Bramble House LLC, c/o Teri Islanders PCUP00Vacation Hearing 4/22/13 5/29/13 exempt 6/26/13 7/18/13 Bramble Lane, Williams, PO Box 1001, Bank 13-0009 rental Examiner Orcas Island Eastsound, WA 98245 Annex Application Comments: Any file may be examined by appointment during regular business hours at the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Hearing Examiner meetings on San Juan Island start at 10:00 a.m., in the Islanders San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to comment on the Notice of Bank Admin. Building downstairs meeting room, 225 Blair Street, Friday Harbor. Planning Commission meetings begin Application can do so by submitting a written statement to CD&P no later than the end date for project at 8:45 am. Any person desiring to comment prior to the hearing shall submit a statement in writing to CD&P, PO Box comments specified above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony in the public hearing or desires a 947, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250. Written comments may also be submitted at the hearing. A copy of the staff report for copy of the decision for this project may do so by requesting such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this hearing may be obtained generally 7 days prior to the public hearing from CD&P at the address above. this project 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)

NOTICE OF DECISIONS: Hearing Examiner decisions are posted on the County website at: sanjuanco.com/cdp/hearingexdecisions.aspx LEGAL NO. SJ796551 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, JUNE 05, 2013

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Beagle Jinjer, pictured with preschooler Makenzie Taylor, is running for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. Jinjer is a classroom pet at Children’s House. The Honorary Mayor of Eastsound race has gone to the dogs – literally. For the first time, this year’s mayoral slate is comprised entirely of canines, who officially hit the campaign trail Sat., June 1. Candidates include Terrier Winston, Beagle Jinjer, PomChi Panda, Boston Terrier Fargo and Black Lab Lucy. All candi-

dates are sponsored by local businesses. The mayoral race is an annual fundraiser sponsored by and benefiting Children’s House. Voting is open to both islanders and visitors who “buy” candidates into office by placing as many votes as they want at area polling locations or online. Each vote benefits the

toddler and preschool children of Children’s House. The race concludes July 6. Over the last several years, mayoral candidates – including dogs, cats, chickens, sheep, bunnies, and beloved bovine April – helped raise more than $24,000 for the school. Current Mayor Murphy, a Portuguese water dog, will not be seeking a second term but will be campaigning for his friends at the Village Market Saturday. Murphy has not yet revealed which candidate he will be backing. Despite occasional ankle nipping, back biting, yipping and whining, the Honorary Mayor’s race is always good-natured and offers the community and island visitors an opportunity to support an establishment committed to early childhood education. For additional details on the race visit oich.org or http://orcasislandmayor. wordpress.com and follow ChildrensHouse1 on Twitter.

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