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NEWS | Lummi leaders to discuss coal terminal opposition [3] COMMUNITY | Pride flag to fly again in Eastsound [6] ENVIRONMENT | New trail on Turtleback is open [11]

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Signed, sealed, delivered Orcas Recycling Services signs contract to run solid waste by COLLEEN SMITH ARMSTRONG Editor/Publisher

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Orcas Recycling Services Executive Director Pete Moe signs the solid waste contract with San Juan County on Aug. 19. ORS will take over operations starting on Sept. 5. It will provide services to self-haulers and the franchise hauler San Juan Sanitation.

The dotted line has been signed. More than a year and a half since the process began, Orcas Recycling Services has officially taken over the island’s solid waste and recycling facility. The contract was approved by the council after a public hearing on Aug. 19. “It was a big milestone for me and the board – we have been working extremely hard,” said Executive Director Pete Moe. “Both the previous and the current council have been very supportive. In many ways, Councilman Rick Hughes helped us get this done.” ORS will take over all solid waste operations at the transfer station on Sept. 5 and provide services to both individual selfhaulers and the franchise hauler, San Juan Sanitation. The contract is for a period of five years and can be extended by the county in five-year increments for up to 20 years. ORS will be offering lower disposal rates, so self-haulers on Orcas should see an

immediate decrease in their costs. It will be open Friday through Sunday in the fall and winter. “It’s a wonderful culmination of all this hard work,” Hughes said. “And this is going to help the community so much – rates will go down, jobs are being created, money is staying here.” Moe says $400,000 will be staying on the island because ORS is using Orcas Island Freight for its hauling. In addition, eight to 10 new jobs have already been created. “Our main goal is sending less garbage off the island. There are so many different possible recycling opportunities,” he said. The site will be undergoing major changes – particularly in regards to the traffic flow. One of the first tasks for ORS is to complete a site master plan that outlines the functions of the facility, traffic and physical structures. “This site has been largely neglected for 20 years and as part of the contract we are required to fix it up – but it’s still the county’s property,” Moe said. For Orcas Islanders, the big question surrounds the Exchange – the reuse center that

burned down in an accidental fire on Feb. 9. ORS is planning for a temporary facility to be up and running in three to six months. “The public needs to understand that until we have effectively taken over the garbage transfer function of this site, we can’t really do anything with the Exchange,” Moe said. “So there will be some delay. We really understand the community wants the Exchange back and we are doing our best to make that happen.” Many island families relied on the Exchange to pick up clothing, household items and more. In preparation for the school year, families can find clothing items at the Orcas Community Church on Sept. 2 and 3. For more information on that, see the sidebar on page 5. Orcas Recycling Services and the Exchange announced in early August that Moe, who had been serving as the board president, would take over as executive director. Former director Mark DeTray is on a leave of absence, but Moe says they are hopeful he will return in some capacity in

Attorney General says public hospitals can’t restrict reproductive services by STEVE WEHRLY Journal reporter

Local public hospital districts that provide reproductive services or information must also offer access to contraceptive and abortion services and information consistent with the “fundamental rights” to birth control and abortion guaranteed by Initiative 120, according to a legal opinion issued Aug. 21 by state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. The opinion was requested in April by state Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, in response to questions

raised in 2012, prior to the opening of Peace Island Medical Center, a unit of PeaceHealth, a system of medical centers affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The district, supported by local property taxes, provides about $1 million in annual funding to Peace Island under an operating agreement. The formal legal opinion, which the attorney general’s press release says is not legally binding but is given “great weight” by the courts, said in part: “If the state provides, directly or by contract, maternity care benefits, services, or infor-

mation to women through any program administered or funded in whole or in part by the state, the state shall also provide women otherwise eligible for any such program with substantially equivalent benefits, services, or information to permit them to voluntarily terminate their pregnancies.” The opinion applies to public hospital districts providing “benefits, services or information” covered by Initiative 120 “directly or by contract.” It does not apply to “purely private” health care insti-

tutions, but appears to apply to situations, such as in San Juan County, where the San Juan Island hospital district provides substantial funding for health care services to Peace Island Medical Center. Local health care activist Monica Harrington termed the opinion “an important first step” – an opinion reiterated by the American Civil Liberties Union, which has long been active in the reproductive rights issue and has recently become active in issues

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New doctor at OMC

Dr. Tony Giefer of Orcas Medical Center announced that Dr. Camille Fleming will be joining him and Jean Bried, PA-C, at Orcas Medical Center later this year. Camille Fleming, MD, MBA, is a family physician with a passion for promoting wellness, developing a relationship with each patient, and providing highquality health care throughout the life span. “I want to help people get and stay healthy,” Fleming said. “I have a team approach to health care, which starts with the patient as leader and goal-setter in working toward better health. Few of us, myself included, have a completely healthy lifestyle,

but each day we can work in that direction.” She has spent the last decade living and practicing in the small community of Marshall, Michigan. “My husband John and I prefer to live and work in a small community,” Fleming said. “As a family physician I see how community life influences health and well being.” As a mother of three children – Anneke 13, Sofia 10 and Quinn 7 – she also understands the needs and concerns of parents and families. She has a strong interest in women’s health and pediatrics and plans to provide prenatal care on the island. Fleming graduated from

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Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, in 1997. She was a resident in family medicine at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver until 2000, and also served as a faculty physician. Her residency was followed by a year-long fellowship in women’s health care at the University of Colorado, which included experience in gynecological care, obstetrical care, and obstetrical surgery. Fleming began her busy family practice at Marshall Internal and Family Medicine in 2001. The practice, based at Oaklawn Hospital, included outpatient, inpatient medicine, surgery and obstetric care. In 2003–2004, she was also a faculty physician at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan, where she helped establish a women’s health curriculum for the Family Medicine Residency.

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Camille and John Fleming with their children. Camille is the newest doctor at OMC. Along the way she picked up a Master of Business Administration focused on health issues, which has helped her understand and articulate the importance of both business and patientcare aspects of health care administration. Her business experience also includes several years as a co-owner of the Marshall practice.

She was drawn into medicine through her job as a patient educator in a health clinic during college. “I loved the one-on-one interaction,” Fleming said. “And I love working with the whole range of patient ages. My youngest patient is one day old, and my oldest patient recently came to my office with cupcakes for her 99th birthday!”

Fleming’s whole family is looking forward to the move to Orcas Island. They all love the outdoors and the friendly feel of a small community. John is a hiker, biker, kayaker, and licensed architect, and the children were delighted to know that Orcas, like Marshall, has a big parade for the Fourth of July.

15th Annual Steve Braun Triathlon The 15th Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon sponsored by Friends of Moran is on Sunday, Sept. 1. The course is one of the most scenic and relaxing triathlon courses. Whether it’s your first triathlon or the last of your season, it’s a great way to celebrate the end of summer, say organizers. Teams are welcome and Duathlon racers (doing just one or two legs of the race) are encouraged. Registration is at 7:30 a.m and the pre-race meeting is at 8:30 a.m. at the Cascade Lake Day Use Shelter. The race starts at 9 a.m. Pre-register online at www.friendsofmoran.com/sbmt. All proceeds benefit Moran State Park.

There are prizes from local businesses and the first 100 athletes will receive a SBMT 2013 stainless steel water bottle. They’ve also asked the “Jellyfish warm up Master” to join this year. The course includes a swim, bike ride and run. It’s a half-mile swim in Cascade Lake; the start area is 50 yards north of the fishing dock. The water temp is typically 60 degrees – wetsuits are permissible and favored by many. The 15-mile bike ride is along a scenic and very rural county chip sealed road. From the lake you will head south and out towards Doe Bay. You will encounter hills and slopes of vary-

ing degrees (up to 10 percent grade to and from Olga) and a few hairpin corners. Organizers have taken extra precaution by placing road safety signs and arranging for volunteers to advise local traffic of the event. They strongly suggest that cyclists ride single file except to pass due to the narrow shoulders. The 3.5-mile run is around Cascade Lake. The trail is primitive, not gravel, with some short hills and slopes. Hazards include tree roots and uneven footing. It’s a trail and sturdy shoes are a plus.

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Lummi leaders to discuss coal terminal opposition In late July the Lummi Nation Governing Council declared its “unconditional and unequivocal opposition to the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal” now being planned for Cherry Point on the Whatcom County shoreline facing Orcas Island. On Aug. 31, two nationally prominent Lummi leaders, Jeremiah Julius and Jewell James, will visit Eastsound to discuss this decision and plans for a totem pole journey aimed at unifying Native American tribes in opposition to the planned coal terminals. The talks will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 in the Episcopal Parish Hall on Main Street in Eastsound, cosponsored by Friends of the San Juans and the Orcas NO COALition. Admission is free but donations to the Kwel hoy’ totem pole journey will be accepted. The proposed terminal would be located just a few miles northwest of Lummi Nation lands and directly amidst the site of the ancient village and burial grounds they call Xwe’chi’eXen, which is list-

ed in the Washington state register of historic places. Preparations for the terminal have already disturbed this site. Fugitive coal dust from storage piles and ship loading would pollute the waters around Cherry Point, an important herring spawning ground and rich crab fishery. High winds could also carry this dust downwind to the Lummi lands. The Lummi and affiliated tribes originally fished throughout the San Juan Islands and surrounding Salish Sea. They had fishing villages on Madrona Point, which was returned to Lummi ownership in 1990. After thoroughly studying the terminal proposal, Lummi leaders concluded that they could not countenance the major adverse impacts it would inflict upon their Schelangen, or “way of life,” which stresses the connectedness of all things and planning for the future of the next seven generations. Julius and James will explain the cultural, historical and philosophical bases for the Lummi oppo-

Totem pole journey For over a year concern about the impacts of the Northwest’s largest proposed coal terminal north of Bellingham has brought together people wanting to ensure that this project does not destroy our ecosystems. The group with the longest standing claim to Xwe’chi’eXen (Cherry Point) is the Lummi people. Over the last months, the Gateway Pacific Terminal plan has been undergoing the beginning of a mandated environmental review. As part of this process the Lummi submitted a list of concerns. Most recently they wrote the Army Corps of Engineers stating their “unconditional and

sition, grounded in the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott, which gave Puget Sound tribes clear rights to continue fishing in their “usual and accustomed grounds and stations.” These rights were upheld by the US Supreme Court in 1979. James will also discuss the Kwel hoy’ (“We draw the line”) totem pole he is now carving in preparation for a 1500-mile journey through tribes, towns and cities along rail lines from Wyoming’s Powder River Basin to Xwe’chi’eXen. See the sidebar below. Julius is secretary of the Lummi Nation Governing Council, a fisherman, crabber, businessman and father of four. He is descended from tribesmen who have fished the waters off Xwe’chi’eXen for centuries. He was recently featured in a KCTS documentary and a related PBS News Hour piece about the proposed Northwest coal terminals. James is Director of the Lummi Nation’s Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office, a former Lummi Councilman

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Above: Jewell James carving the totem pole. Right: Jeremiah Julius, secretary of the Lummi Nation Governing Council. and Director of the Lummi Fisheries Department, and a master carver. The subject of several acclaimed documentaries, he carved and delivered totem poles to each of the 9-11 sites to help the American Nation heal wounds. The PBS News Hour program featuring Julius can be viewed online at: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/environment/julydec13/coal_08-02.html More about James as artist, ecologist, and Indian leader can be found at: http://goo.gl/Mc3jL1

unequivocal opposition.” Jay Julius, a Lummi Councilman, has been at the forefront of drawing the line based on treaty rights and the protection of sacred lands and waters. The Lummi people have created a tradition of carving totem poles for areas in need of hope and healing. Master carver Jewell Praying Wolf James is creating a new totem pole. In September, the Kwel hoy’ totem pole will start a 1500-mile journey through tribes, towns, and cities along the rail line from the Powder River basin to Xwe’chi’eXen, the same journey the coal trains will make. Along the way, tribes and ranchers, workers and communities along its path will have a chance to tell their story,

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hear how this project will impact others, unify the west, and help to “draw the line.” The new totem pole will focus discussion on the impacts and concerns in the plains, on the Columbia, in the cities of the train route and the shipping lanes of our islands, and, of course, to Cherry Point. “Xwe’chi’eXen is our Arlington, our Gettysburg, our Jerusalem, our Holy Ground,” Julius said. To learn more about the Totem Pole Journey, go to www. totempolejourney.com. For more information on the No Coal issue go to www.powerpastcoal.org. – Submitted by Barbara Keller, San Juans Alliance & Kurt Russo, Lummi Sovereignty & Treaty Protection Office

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Editorial

We must preserve women’s rights to health care

e applaud the state Attorney General’s recent opinion regarding women’s health services. On Aug. 21, he issued a legal opinion affirming that any public hospital district already providing reproductive services must also give access to contraceptives and abortion, regardless of religious affiliation. Washington state women who are served by the more than 50 public hospital districts in the state will continue to have the assurance they can exercise their legal reproductive rights. This reinforces what voters supported in 1991 when they approved Initiative 120: when the state provides benefits, services and information to women intending to carry a pregnancy to term, the state also must provide substantially equivalent benefits, services and information to those women who choose to terminate a pregnancy. So why did the attorney general issue this opinion now? State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas, requested the statement after hearing community members’ concerns regarding San Juan’s new Peace Island Medical Center, which is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Similar concerns are now being raised on Orcas, after Island Hospital, which leases and operates Orcas Medical Center, announced it could be partnering with PeaceHealth. Island Hospital, Skagit Valley Hospital and Cascade Valley Hospital, which are all operated by publicly supported hospital districts, are jointly exploring affiliation possibilities with four larger hospital systems, including PeaceHealth, Virginia Mason and University of Washington Medical Centers. While the attorney general’s opinion is not legally binding, it carries weight in the court and may help settle public unease about the Roman Catholic Church overseeing health care. As Senator Ranker aptly put it, “We are all proud of our state’s history of respecting an individual’s right to access the health care services that are most appropriate for them and their families. This opinion reaffirms that right.” We couldn’t agree more.

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To the Editor: Take another look at coal terminal issue With respect to all the articles, features and letters hyperventilating about the proposed coal terminal, might I point out that we have had a huge one next door to us at Tswassen, British Columbia for decades and there is no indication that the sky has fallen, or that anything has changed but for the better for locals. A comparison of the Tswassen area to the Whatcom side reveals some obvious benefits of a strong tax base and stable, well-paying jobs. Consider an academic study commissioned by the Washington State Farm Bureau that concludes many benefits in multiple areas from the construction and operation of the terminal and not just agriculture. The conclusions are for greater and more efficient export/import infrastructure for all kinds of trade, with many of the economic benefits most likely underestimated, even by SSA’s own analysis.

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Almanac TEMPERATURES, RAINFALL

LOPEZ Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Aug. 25

High Low Precip — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Precipitation in August: .—” Precipitation in 2013: 13.05” Reported by Jack Giard, Bakerview Rd.

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70 47 — 72 48 — 69 53 — 66 52 .04 61 49 — Precipitation in August: ..49” Precipitation in 2013: 15.65” Reported by John Willis, Olga

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New look for Sounder’s website The website for the Islands’ Sounder is getting a fresh look that will help readers get faster access to local news – and more of it. The new crisp and clean design makes space for more stories and photographs on the www.islandssounder.com home page, and also offers easier access to readers on-the-go. The home page is topped by a new navigation bar that boasts a quick-glance box for current weather conditions. Also at the top: icons for mobile applications and social media, so readers can quickly share stories and news with others. The website will continue to use the “river of news” format – with the most current content appearing at the top of the home page – though top stories will feature larger photographs,

plus larger headlines and summaries. As more stories and features are published each day, older stories will carry smaller headlines and flow toward the bottom of the homepage. The box for “trending stories” – articles that are connecting with readers and being shared and read more often than other content – will also be repositioned on the home page; higher for faster access for readers. Online readers should notice more news on the newspaper’s front page. “We’re actually fitting more content on the page than before,” said Seth Long, director of digital media for Sound Publishing. Stories will also be easier to share. Underneath each story byline, readers will

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without him,” Moe said. Hughes is excited about the future of solid waste on the island, and says Orcas will be a model for other places. “It’s amazing to finally

have a business strategy where the whole goal is to eliminate waste,” he said. For more information, contact Pete Moe at petemoe@gmail.com or 360298-2600.

the future. “Mark did a lot of the early groundwork for this – we couldn’t have done it

Back to School Clothes Swap Meet Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange, in cooperation with numerous island individuals and groups, is holding a Back to School Clothes Swap Meet. The event will be held on Monday, Sept. 2 and Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church Fellowship Hall. The clothing swap meet invites Orcas Island students, families and groups to join in the event, both by donating and receiving clean, used school clothing. Clothing drop-off hours at the Fellowship Hall are Sunday, Sept. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday during the event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A dynamic exchange and lots of fun is predicted, and the community is asked to spread the word immediately. “All too recently it came to the board’s attention that many children and families rely upon The Exchange for back to school clothes and today face a real dilemma, without an operating Exchange and with school scheduled to begin soon,” said Susan Malins, board president of Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange. “Responding to real human needs, and re-using goods within our community, is at the heart of The Exchange – and why everyone is missing it so very much. Hopefully this will help meet the needs of many of our young people for school clothing this year.”

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A word from the mayor Keeping a paw on the pulse of Eastsound In my first few weeks as the honorary mayor of Eastsound, I have been a proud puppy when I see what a great community we have here. After the fires on the east side that devastated so many artists and local islanders, our perseverance and resilience has made us all shine. From the volunteer firefighters and the auxiliary, to the many neighbors, and individuals who stepped up to provide support in too many ways to name, they can’t be thanked enough. Now, just three weeks after such a horrific event, this island has moved forward together to open a new temporary venue for the Artworks and the James

Hardman Gallery in the heart of Eastsound Village at 217 Main Street. And, when the building is rebuilt, the café, the Artworks and the James Hardman Gallery will all re-open in Olga bigger and better than ever. A big bow wow of gratitude to everyone who made this happen. And now, we are in the midst of our peak summer season. The island is filled with folks enjoying our natural beauty, serenity, Olga Daze, the Kindling Fest, Fly In, Chamber Music Festival, Library Fair, Brown Bag Concerts and Farmers Market, so we must all take a deep breath of patience with the crowded streets, the slow intermittent internet, the diminished cell phone reception and remember what a beautiful place we live in.

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Many of our local business folks have worked very hard all summer, and several are having spectacular sales right now. Get out and take a hike in Moran State Park, climb Turtleback Mountain or take the dog for a swim at Crescent Beach. Whatever you do, do it with enthusiasm, style, and joy. Catch up with you next month. Woofing you all! – Fargo

‘Stand with those who serve’ recognition week In recognition of the thousands of public safety personnel that have been called to serve their city, state and country each and every day, Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed the week of Aug. 25 to Sept. 1 to be “Stand With Those Who Serve Week” in the state of Washington. Washington’s public safety personnel from city, county, state, federal and military are often called to serve daily in a variety of ways throughout the great State of Washington. In many cases, their commitment extends

well past a day at work and these same caring individuals are the coaches, mentors and leaders in their own communities. Washington’s public safety agencies work collaboratively to safeguard life and property even in the face of personal harm on a daily basis. “Take the time to show your support for the public safety community by letting them know that you ‘Stand With Those Who Serve,’” say organizers.

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HOSPITALS FROM 1 involving hospital mergers with religion-based institutions such as PeaceHealth. The ACLU response to the AG opinion states: “It addresses only obligations to provide reproductive services covered by I-120 and does not address the obligations of private entities outside of the public hospital district context.” Jim Barnhart, chief administrative officer of Peace Island Medical Center, said that “PeaceHealth is carefully considering the implications of the opinion and will have a full response

in the near future.” Island Hospital leases and operates the practice of Orcas Medical Center from the Orcas Medical Foundation. Island Hospital, Skagit Valley Hospital and Cascade Valley Hospital, which are all operated by publicly supported hospital districts, are jointly exploring affiliation possibilities with four larger hospital systems, including PeaceHealth, Virginia Mason and UW Medical Centers. Alison Shaw, practice administrator of Orcas Medical Center, said she has not yet reviewed the opinion.

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Show of support for LGBT community by SAMMY PAYNE

Special to the Sounder

“We’re okay that you’re gay, but don’t throw it in our faces.” These were the words, said David Ellertsen and Lee Horswill, that led them to remove their rainbow flag – a symbol expressing support for equality – from their new company Brown Bear Baking in Eastsound. “This was a business decision,” Ellertsen said. “That and we wanted to be good neighbors and not ruffle any feathers.” However, the decision to remove the flag caused an online storm after Michael Rivkin and Jeffri Coleman, of Crow Valley Pottery, penned a letter to the Islands’ Sounder lamenting the “outdated, bigoted labels” some people chose to use against the newcomers. The letter attracted the most attention in Sounder online history with more than 100 responses from community members and more than 600 people “liking” the letter on the social networking site Facebook. The Sounder also penned an editorial on the topic entitled “Intolerance should not be tolerated.” Coleman wrote the letter after hearing how Ellertsen and Horswill were approached by a messenger who said numerous people were complaining about the presence of the rainbow flag. The bakers were warned it may damage their business. “It just really bothered us the way it was done,” Coleman said. “They are

new here and what a terrible way to “Although it’s distressing to see this welcome them. If you don’t like it, just discrimination; it’s not surprising.” say you don’t like it. Don’t send someWehle pointed out that while Orcas one. Unfortunately it was subversive Island had the highest show of support and sneaky.” in the state for same sex marriages (74 Outraged locals have headed direct- percent voted yes), that still meant ly to Ellertsen and his fiancé Horswill one in four people were against equalat their bakery to ity and said these show support. statistics had some “At least one person implications about “It has been over w helming,” attitudes and valevery day will come the Ellertsen said. ues people hold in the “Around 60 people community. in and say ‘Put the have come in; at Wehle admitted flag up!’” least one perfeeling disheartened — David Ellertson, Brown Bear when hearing about son everyday will Baking co-owner the flag removal. come in and say ‘Put the flag up!’” “God, aren’t we past The letter has this?” Wehle asked. Dave Johnson, prompted businesses to unite and take a stand a silent partner at Crescent Beach together by raising rainbow flags over Kayaks, flies a combination of the United States flag and a pride flag. Labor Day weekend. “I’m bisexual and a strong believer Businesses taking part in this show of solidarity include: The Islands’ in LGBT rights and the combination Sounder, Crow Valley Pottery, The of both the flags seems to be in accordance with the basic freedoms we have Artworks and The Orcas Artworks. Ellertsen said this flag represents in the United States,” Johnson said. Three years ago Johnson was asked much more than “gay pride.” It is a to take down his flag by a fellow symbol of humanity and equality. “This time it’s going up and it’s stay- islander. After refusing, the flag was stolen. ing up,” Ellertsen said. Johnson said the response to the letKathy Wehle, a Pride Foundation and Out on Orcas member, said she ter was very “gratifying.” “I encourage the owners to put the appreciated the responses to the flag coming down and the support shown flag back up,” he said. “I think it would be instructive if the people who made by the community. “I do think there’s a lot of sup- those comments would come out and port for LGBT on Orcas,” Wehle said own those comments.”

Artists’ studio Vern’s mural to tour on Lopez be auctioned

Going on its 17th year, Lopez Island will find 44 artists in 26 studios greeting visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Visitors can see art and studios and chat with the artists. Lopez affords many opportunities to experience fine arts and crafts – including the Lopez Artist Guild shows at the Lopez Center and the Hamlet House, and at shows at the Chimera and Colin Goode galleries – but the studio tour is something different. Visitors go directly to the studio to meet the artist, ask questions, see techniques and materials and gain insight into why artists make their art. All of the artists are experienced professionals who have exhibited, often on Lopez and the other islands but also at galleries on the mainland including Seattle, Bellingham and beyond. Artists have something to say through their art. The tour gives them a chance to extend this communication in person in a give and take. Many artists share studio space for the tour. Art works are often for sale, although some may simply be on display and not available for purchase. Visual arts ranging from figurative and representational to abstract, and from water colors, pastels, printmaking of all kinds and more. Pottery and ceramics including purely functional pieces and sculptures. There are a number of woodworkers along with glass artists and fiber artists. Jewelry makers, stone sculptures, book-binding and photography. Metal works and pressed flowers, hand-woven wearables and paper mache. For a tour brochure, go to chimeragallery.com or www. lopezstudiotour.org for more info.

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John and Dellarae Mattila, new owners of the old Vern’s building in Eastsound, are donating the structure’s iconic mural to the American Legion to be used in a silent auction. All proceeds will go to the American Legion and its services for veterans and the community.

Tim Pence painted the mural, which is pictured above. The bid sheet is located at the American Legion on Crescent Beach Road. Bids can be made any time after 4 p.m., seven days a week, at the legion or call 376-4987. The auction ends Labor Day.

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The heart of carving Lopez man with Parkinson’s says creating sculptures is his passion by CALI BAGBY Staff reporter

Bob McCabe started carving when he was 30. Now many years later he still gets lost in the art form. It’s a passion, he said, that keeps him going. “They say the symptoms of Parkinson’s disappear when you do something that you love,” he said. McCabe was diagnosed with the disease in 2000, but that has not kept him from carving. According to Mayo Clinc

staff, Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects your movement. Over the last eight months McCabe has devoted his free time to creating a King Salmon out of old growth red cedar that came from the Olympic Peninsula. “Everyone should have something they are passionate about,” McCabe said. “Everyone has something they could do well if they started and repeated.” McCabe also builds drift-

Obituary Amos Edgar Coffelt Amos Edgar Coffelt, of Molson, Wash. passed away on his 85th birthday, Friday, Aug. 16. He was born on Aug. 16, 1928 on Orcas Island, Wash. to his parents Helen Coffelt (Smedberg) and Amos Earnest Coffelt. He served during the Korean War in the Army. Amos graduated from Univ. of Washington with degrees in Forestry and Engineering. He worked as an Engineer and Land Surveyor throughout his long career. He married the love of his life, Judith Lovejoy Coffelt, on June 25, 1960. Amos loved travel and was passionate about his work. This combination led him to live all over the world with his wife and family, including Hawaii, Saudi Arabia, Pohnpei (Micronesia), Guam and finally the Okanogan Highlands. After settling in Molson, Wash. in 1992 Amos worked as a Land Surveyor and Owner of Coffelt’s Molson Ranch. He was a long time member of the Land Surveyor’s Association of Washington (LSAW). Amos earned much praise and respect resulting from his work ethic, dedication, integrity and attention to detail both as a man and a professional. He taught us about our responsibility to be honest and live life with no regrets. His sense

wood furniture. He created the outdoor driftwood altar and two benches that are now an integral part of the Memorial Garden alongside the Grace Episcopal Church. “Bob’s work was very impressive,” said Colin Goode, a local art gallery owner. A few weeks ago McCabe came into the Colin Goode Art Gallery in Lopez Village and asked if he would show his salmon. “The gallery is mainly committed to showing wall art but I thought the salmon was so ‘Lopez’ and so wonderfully carved that I couldn’t resist showing it,” Goode said. The piece was installed in the gallery last week with the help of Paul Dolan, McCabe’s New York cousin. Beyond woodwork, McCabe enjoys whitewater rafting, traveling, shrimping and fishing. He chose the King Salmon as the sub-

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Left to right: Bob McCabe and Colin Goode with the salmon that McCabe carved. “They say the symptoms of Parkinson’s disappear when you do something that you love,” McCabe said. ject for his latest carving because of his love of fish. “If I can’t catch them, I carve them,” he said. “That’s my motto.” He has a whole wall of wood fish at his Davis Head home that he shares with

his wife Pamela. He has also presented each of his seven grandchildren with a carving. In the future, McCabe wants to make more bowls and carve different types of fish like halibut.

He describes his Parkinson’s symptoms as a general malaise. “I don’t feel good and that goes away when I’m carving,” he said. “Any shaking at all definitely stops.”

CROW VALLEY POTTERY of humor had no match and we will remember him each time we laugh. Amos is survived by his wife Judith L. Coffelt of, Molson, Wash., by his five children: Anna CoffeltKuetzing of Friday Harbor, Washington; John Coffelt, of Molson, Washington, Silvie Coffelt-Hilstad, of Molson, Washington; Jake Coffelt, of South Kona, Hawaii; and Hannah Coffelt-Hollett, of Gig Harbor, Washington. He is also survived by his son-in-laws whom he considered sons: Karl Kuetzing (Anna); Dave Hilstad (Silvie); and Scott Hollett (Hannah). Amos (Bapa) loved his grandchildren: Conner, Kylie, Madeline, Sandra, Max and Olivia. Siblings: Theodore Vern Coffelt (Sydney), of Orcas Island; Russell Don Coffelt (Jan), of Snohomish, Washington, Robert John (Jack) Coffelt (deceased). Amos (Uncle Ed) is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, whom he adored and was adored by. A private memorial will follow at a later date.

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Kids win big at fair Fur and Feathers by WILL STEPHENS

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The Orcas Fur and Feathers 4-H members did all kinds of things at the San Juan County fair in mid-August. I loved the Octopus ride, and Matthew Laslo-White’s magic shows. My best accomplishment was showing my guinea pig in Showmanship. There was so much going on, we wanted to know what the 4-Hers liked the best, so we asked them these two questions: What at the fair did you love the most? What was your best accomplishment at the fair? Anwyn Thompson loved barn duty in the sheep barn and helping kids hold rabbits and chickens in the chicken barn. Her accomplishments were winning grand champion for her biscotti cookies, and getting a blue ribbon and trophy for her demonstration on felted soap. Paris Wilson says: “I got to play with my string trio (Almost Classical) on the main stage for an hour at the fair. Also, I got Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in photography, as a first-year member in photography." Moose Kinsey loved showing his dog in the Dog 4H Showmanship class and watching and meeting the K9 Kings Dogs. His accomplishment was “Winning the Great Chicken Race with my hen Artoo in 1.5 seconds flat!” Taylor Morrison loved the “human

hamster ball” ride and the Zipper. She won a blue ribbon in Chicken Showmanship, and both of her Serama chickens won blue ribbons. Nisha Woolworth rode her horse in the games, which was both her favorite thing and her best accomplishment. Her sister Miette sold a lamb at auction, and won two horse trophies. Ella Weaver loved visiting the horses, and was most proud of showing her rabbit in Showmanship class. Rachel Lum loved doing the large animal round robin because she got to learn how to show all kinds of different animals, and it was really fun. Her best accomplishment at the fair was getting a grand champion ribbon in photography. Martha Lum says she loved hanging around with her friends and watching all the animal events. Her best accomplishment was competing in Round Robin and getting a reserve champion ribbon for it. Camryn Thompson: “The thing I love about fair would be showing my animals and hanging out with my friends for a whole week. My best accomplishment would be getting into round robin by winning Dog Showmanship with Buddy.” Gabe Thompson: “I loved showing my dog Stella the most and I liked the bubble machine. My best accomplishment was showing my dog because it was fun. I showed her last year and she did okay, but she did a lot better this year.”

Other fair news Twelve-year-old Tyra Greenway from Orcas won first prize for her handmade sock monkey pair, first prize for her papier mache life sized dog and first in class for the dog. She is very happy. Fourteen-year-old Enzo Thixton, also a Fur and Feathers member, took top prizes again in 4-H Fiber Arts for his knitting.

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Top left: Millie Kau won a trophy for Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship. Top right: Linnea Morris sells her pullets in the livestock auction. Above left: Enzo Thixton’s knitting. Above: Tyra Greenway with her sock monkeys.

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nce a year, the golf course is dressed to the nines with different scenes from past Orcas Center shows. It’s a chance for golfers to cruise through the green with a little extra “drama” and a reminder that for one day golfing can create funding for creative activity. “This reminds people why they are here … that they are really supporting the center and the arts,” said Theron Soderlund, who is the Annual Golf Classic committee co-chairman. For 19 years Orcas Center has teamed up with the Orcas Golf Club for a day on the green fundraising for the arts. The event is Saturday, Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m. at the Orcas Island Country Golf Club. All proceeds benefit Orcas Center programming. The cost is $75 and includes golfing, a goodie bag, continental breakfast, Burgers and Brew and an awards reception. For more info and to register and/or sign up as a sponsor, call 376-2281 ext. 4 or visit www. orcascenter.org. The 2013 Golf Classic Committee consists of

Soderlund, Loreen Arnold, Steven Bailey and Chris Dolan. Just like last September, the committee is using the original tournament scramble format rather than the goofy golf games that have been used in the past. “We decided not to reinvent the wheel,” said Soderlund. There will be 18 holes of golf, starting with coffee and juice and continuing with a brown bag lunch on the turn, and ending with the popular Burgers and Brew – by the Lower Tavern – and an awards ceremony on the deck. As in every year, there will be the “famed” beer cart touring the green to hydrate thirsty golfers. Soderlund has worked on the classic for the last five years. He describes himself not so much as a skilled golfer, but one who “chases the ball pretty well.” Soderlund said mainly avid golfers attend the event, but community members can become a “hole sponsor” to buy a student a spot on the course. This year organizers are opening up the sponsor program to Orcas Center volunteers who want to

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hit the green. Golfers who feel lucky will have several opportunities to win sleeves of balls. One challenge will be to land the ball in a boat on a pond. If you hit a holein-one on hole seven, players will receive a year-long membership to the golf club. If you manage to just get on the green on hole seven, you can win a personal pizza from Country Corner. Islanders Bank, the Lower Tavern and Island Market are also sponsors to the event. Soderlund said these three entities are also big donators to Orcas Center. Loreen Arnold, who has been on the classic committee for two years, said that she likes watching adults have fun and spend a relaxing day – all in support of the arts. She loves seeing the diversity of entertainment that is brought to the center from opera streamed from the Met to professional dancers to local jazz musicians to the art hanging in the lobby and Madrona Room. “Our quality of life comes from the arts,” said Arnold. “Music gives you a fuller and more wellrounded life.”

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

THE MET: Live Summer Encore - Puccini’s Turandot, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center.

CRUISE INTO HISTORY: The Orcas Island Historical Museum and Society, in partnership with Orcas Island Eclipse Charters, announces its sixth annual Cruise into History, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Space on board is limited; make a reservation in advance at 376-6566.

SAT., AUG. 31 CALEB KLAUDER: Grab your hat and boots and come on down – Caleb Klauder and his Country Band are back, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 BURLESQUE SHOW: The Atomic

Bombshells are back, Seaview Theatre, doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m., 18 and older only. Tickets are $25 and available at the Outlook Inn, Smith and Speed and The Barnacle or online at http://www.strangertickets. com/events/8874174/theatomic-bombshells-live-onorcas.

SEPT. 4 & 5 ARTISAN BROOM-MAKING:

Kevin and Sarah Miller of Skagit Broomworks return to Orcas with a 2-day workshop,Olga Community Building, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Up to four brooms can be made using different techniques. Participants are encouraged to collect and dry their own natural broom handles beforehand if they wish (1”1 ¼” thick pieces of driftwood or tree trimmings) but handles will be provided as well. Go to www.olgastrawberrycouncil.org to sign up.

WEDS. – ONGOING ADULT VOLLEYBALL: Outdoor on the grass from 6:30 p.m. to dusk at Buck Park. Two nets: one for doubles and one for six on six. Through mid- September, free. Sponsored by Orcas Park and Rec. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. LIONS CLUB: Weekly lunch, 11:45 a.m., American Legion.

THURS. – ONGOING 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. VIBRANT VEGETARIAN COOKING CLUB: 6 p.m., Orcas Christian

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FRI. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

Community Church family center, noon. Also 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

SAT. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 8 to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church. Last Saturday of the month, AA potluck, Emmanuel Parish Hall, 6 p.m. ISLESHARE TIMEBANK: For orientations, call Morgan Meadows at 376-9213. LIBRARY STORY TIMES: 11 a.m., Library children’s room.

SUN. – ONGOING ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Benson Hall, Emmanuel Church.

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The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan County Land Bank have officially opened of a new trail on Orcas Island that connects the popular Turtleback Mountain Preserve to stunning Turtlehead Preserve. The trail was made possible through the San Juan Preservation Trust’s acquisition of an adjoining 111-acre property (the “neck” in the iconic turtle-shaped ridgeline) which had separated the two preserves. Turtlehead Preserve, with spectacular 360-degree views of surrounding islands, was donated to the San Juan Preservation Trust in 1990 by the late Ruth Perkins. Until now, Turtlehead (or “Orcas Knob” as it is known by some) has been inaccessible to the public as it was surrounded by privatelyheld land. The Preservation Trust’s acquisition of the turtle’s neck permanently protects

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Tens of thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in D.C. last Saturday in honor of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 March on Washington.

Political and civil rights leaders spoke about racial equality and urged Americans to remember King's dream. On Aug. 28, President Barack Obama will stand in the same place the civil rights icon stood at the Lincoln Memorial when he gave the "I have a dream" speech. The March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963 was one of the largest political rallies for human rights in United States history and called for civil and economic rights for African Americans. It was organized by a group of civil rights, labor and religious organizations. Hundreds of thousands of participants gathered for the march; the majority of them were black. The march is credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and the Voting Rights Act in 1965. To read MLK’s famous speech, go to http://www.thekingcenter.org/archive/ document/i-have-dream-2

Burlesque is back in town The Atomic Bombshells are back in town for a live burlesque show on Orcas at the Seaview Theater. The performance is on Sunday, Sept. 1 and is for those 18 and older. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. “The Seaview was originally designed as a multiuse performance space in the 1960’s and we’re looking forward to producing more events there this coming year,” said show organizer Jared Lovejoy. The Atomic Bombshells are comprised of Kitten LaRue, Inga Ingenue, Lou Henry Hoover, Ruby Mimosa and Lily Verlaine. The performance will also feature boylesque, genderblending sensation Waxie Moon and will be hosted by Seattle’s premier fancy lady BenDeLaCreme, a legendary drag performer, producer, and hostess. The Seattle Weekly wrote about the Atomic Bombshells: “Armed with an astounding amount of

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The Islands’ Sounder is planning a tribute to those affected by the Sept. 11 attacks. It will run in the Wednesday, Sept. 11 edition of the paper. If you have a story to share or would like to contribute in any way, please email Staff Reporter Cali Bagby at cbagby@islandssounder.com by Sept. 4.

‘Cruise into history’ Benefit for the museum aboard the Orcas Express

The Orcas Island Historical Museum and Society, in partnership with Orcas Island Eclipse Charters, announces its sixth annual Cruise into History. The event, which is a fundraiser for the museum, is on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sailing from Orcas Landing aboard the 56’ Westport M.V. Orcas Express, the cruise will circumnavigate Orcas Island on a historical “Voyage of Discovery.” Those aboard will visit the site of Langdon Lime Works, the first commercial enterprise on Orcas; explore the body of water that Captain Wilkes of the U.S. Exploring Expedition named Ironsides Inlet (we call it East Sound); follow in the wake of Captain Vancouver’s brig “Chatham” as it discovered Obstruction Pass. Seek the long-lost Adolphus Island and Gordon Island, and help scan the Salish Sea for signs of Cadborosaurus, the storied sea monster last spied

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The MV Orcas Express will circumnavigate Orcas Island. near Parker Reef in 1909. Captain Dan and Denise Wilk will provide firstclass food and drink during the voyage, with informed commentary by local historian Tom Welch. See what drew countless generations of First Peoples to the pristine shores of Orcas Island for thousands of years, and enjoy the unique perspective a waterfront cruise offers.

The cost of $99 (+ tax) per person includes four to five hours on the seaworthy and spacious Orcas Express. Space on board is limited; make a reservation in advance at 376-6566.

Artist reception at senior center There will be an artist reception for Joyce Green’s paintings at the Orcas Island Senior Center on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Wine and cheese will be provided. Her paintings have a Southwest flavor and feature a variety of floral arrangements.

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COMPOSING MANAGER Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for a dynamic candidate to manage the creative services operations for our north Olympic Peninsula publications: The Peninsula Daily News, Sequim Gazette and Forks Forum. This is a FT, Salaried position located in beautiful Port Angeles, WA. The position oversees 10 employees and the process that insures all display ads run when and as ordered; and that ad proofs are delivered/transmitted to customers and sales consultants as requested. Would coordinate with the Editor for page production and assist the Publisher with any marketing tasks/projects. Position requires knowledge of Macintosh computers and Adobe CS3 applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat.) Also requires working knowledge of basic and advanced design concepts, attention to detail and followthrough, excellent communications and customer service skills; and the ability to work well under deadline pressure. Newspaper or other media experience is preferred. Sound Publishing offers competitive salaries and benefits including health care, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: hr@soundpublishing.com or mail to: OLYCM/HR Department, Sound Publishing, Inc., 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA 98370 We are an EOE. Employment Automotive

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Laborers needed call Mike Carlson Enterprises for application at 360.378.4579 or email mce_christie@inter island.net mce_christie@interisland.net

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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.

CALL FOR BIDS RUN-OFF ROAD AND INTERSECTION SAFETY PROJECT SIGN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM CRP #041101, CRP #041111 Federal Aid Number: HSIP-000S(252) Project Summary Description of Work This Contract provides for the supply and delivery of retroreflective regulatory and warning signs, complete with necessary posts and hardware, all in accordance with and described in the Contract Provisions and Plans. Estimated Cost $73,000-$89,000 Working Days Length of contract time to complete delivery of all materials is 50 working days, in accordance with the delivery schedule described in the Contract Provisions and Plans. Informational Items Washington State Sales Tax This Contract is subject to WAC

458-20-171, Washington State Sales Tax Rule 170. In accordance, the Bidder shall include Washington State Retail Sales Taxes as a line item in the Bid Schedule (Section 1-07.2). Requirements for Minimum Prevailing Wages This contract is funded with Federal aid, State and local funds. In accordance, both State and Federal wage laws and rules apply as provided in the Contract (Section 1-07.9). Approved “Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages” and “Affidavit of Prevailing Wages” forms are required. Certified weekly payrolls, submitted on US Department of Labor form WH-347, are required (Section 1-07.9(5)). Requirements for Nondiscrimination WSDOT Highways and Local Programs has determined that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Training Goals are not appropriate for this project. Equal Employ-

ment Opportunity (EEO) and Title VI provisions are always required (Section 1-07.11). Bid Information Contract Provisions and Plans The Contract Provisions and Plans are available for viewing in person at the San Juan County Public Works Department office and online at http://www.sanjuanco.com/publicworks/Bids-and-Specs.aspx. Individual copies may be purchased for $25 by sending or delivering a check to the San Juan County Public Works Department at the address listed below. Payment must be received prior to delivery. Purchase of Contract Provisions and Plans is not required to submit a bid. Any Amendments to the Contract Provisions and Plans will be posted online. Only Bidders who have purchased a copy of the Contract Provisions and Plans will be notified by the Public Works Department of Amendments. Notification will be made using the contact information

provided during purchasing. Bidder Questions In accordance with Section 1-02.4(1) of the Standard Specifications: Oral explanations, interpretations, or instructions given by anyone before the Award of a Contract will not be binding on the Contracting Agency. Any information given a prospective Bidder concerning any of the Bid Documents will be furnished to all prospective Bidders as an Addendum if that information is deemed by the Contracting Agency to be necessary in submitting Bids or if the Contracting Agency concludes that the lack of the information would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Bid Opening Time and Date Sealed bids shall be marked with “Sign Replacement Program” and delivered in accordance with Section 1-02.9 of the Special Provisions. Sealed bids are to be received by the Clerk of the Council at the following location prior to the time and date specified:

At the office of the Clerk of the Council, San Juan County Council, until 1:00 p.m. of the bid opening date of September 18, 2013. Physical Address: Clerk of the Council 55 Second Street, 1st Floor Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Mailing Address: Clerk of the Council 350 Court St #1 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Bidders are cautioned that delivery service to San Juan Island is subject to delays due to inclement weather and ferry service disruptions. Bidders who send their bids to San Juan County via USPS, Fed Ex, UPS or some other carrier shall place their bids in a sealed envelope, to ensure that a sealed bid is received by the County. Additional Information Contact the SJC Public Works Department at (360) 370-0500, PO Box 729, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Notices

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U.S. DOT Title VI Assurances “The San Juan County Public Works Department in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.” (LAG Manual 46.2.24) LEGAL NO. SJ508206

Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder. August 28, September 4, 11, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT An Ordinance Setting Fees for Services Provided by the San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department and Amending Ordinance No. 34-2010 and Ordinance 28-2011 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Juan County Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance Setting Fees for Services Provided by the San Juan County Community Development and Planning Department and Amending Ordinance No. 34-2010 and Ordinance 28-2011. The public

hearing will be held at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 beginning at 09:15 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 deliberate and consider modifications to the Ordinance that are proposed by members of the public, county employees or the Council. The proposed Ordinance may then be adopted 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 8 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. Summary: The Ordinance, if approved as proposed, would decrease the current fees that the Community Development and Planning Department collects for certain services, specifically appeal fees and Current Use Open Space fees. The Ordinance may also be viewed 24 hours a day at the County website at http://www.sanjuan-

co.com/Council/PendingOrdinances.aspx. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be mailed without charge upon request. For more information please contact the Clerk of the County Council at 360-370-7470 and/or 360-378-2354. LEGAL NO. SJ508212 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, August 28, 2013.

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Project Description

Tax Parcel Number, Project Location, and Island

Applicant/Agent Name and Address

Hearing to consider settlement offer of 462650029, 372 Bay Head Marina, c/o SHB appeal PSJ000Killebrew Lake Road, Francine Shaw, PO Box 2112, 12-0005 regarding Bayhead Orcas Island Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Marina parking area expansion Welch Investments LLC c/o R.L. Waunch PCUP00Wholesale 271462004, 48 Hope 8/12/13 470 Shooting Star Lane 13-0011 distribution center Lane, Orcas Island Eastsound, WA 98245 PSJ00013-0010

Residential dock

SEPA Existing Threshold End Date Environmental Determinat for SEPA Documents -tion Comments

Date of Date Other Application Complete Required Permits*

Sophia Shoen 173642002, 241 c/o Otis Land Use Consulting Seacliff Trail, Orcas 7/11/13 393 Bobbyann Road Island Eastsound, WA 98245

8/12/13 Building

7/11/13

HPA, ACE

None

Exempt

Marine Mammal Monitoring Plan, Marine Habitat Survey, Env. Checklist,

DNS

363424003, 115 Alan & Judith Pierrot Topaz Lane, San 685 Spring St. #224 8/7/13 8/7/13 None None Exempt Juan Island Friday Harbor, WA 98250 SEPA Determination: San Juan County has determined that the projects SEPA Comments: Anyone desiring Application Comments: Any file may be noted above with a DNS or MDNS will not have probable significant adverse to comment on the Threshold examined by appointment during regular business impacts on the environment and has issued a Threshold Determination Determination can do so by hours at the San Juan County CD&P, Courthouse pursuant to Sections 197-11-310 and 197-11-340 WAC. An Environmental submitting a written statement to Annex, Friday Harbor. Anyone desiring to Impact Statement will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. CD&P, P. O. Box 947 (135 Rhone comment on the Notice of Application can do so by This determination was made after review of the environmental checklist and Street), Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 no submitting a written statement to CD&P no later other environmental information on file at Community Development and later than the comment date specified than the end date for project comments specified Planning (CD&P). The County has determined that the requirements for above. The Threshold Determination above. Anyone who desires to provide testimony environmental analysis, protection, and mitigation measures have been may be appealed by submitting a in the public hearing or desires a copy of the adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive written statement of appeal along with decision for this project may do so by requesting plan adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, the basis for the appeal and a fee to such from CD&P. A copy of the staff report for this state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by Section 43.21C.240 RCW and CD&P within 21 days after the end of project may be obtained from CD&P generally 7 Section 197-11-158 WAC, or as may be conditioned within any MDNS. the SEPA comment period. days prior to the public hearing.

PPROV0 -13-0024

Vacation rental

Suggested Project Comments End Date**

Hearing Hearing Body Place

Hearing Date

Council Hearing Hearing 9/11/13 Examiner Room

9/11/13

Council Hearing Hearing 9/11/13 Examiner Room

9/4/13

9/20/13

Council Hearing Hearing 10/9/13 Examiner Room

9/11/13

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 generally 7 days prior to the public hearing from CD&P at the address above. * As directed by applicant, per UDC18.80.030.A.3.f ** Per UDC 18.80.030.B.

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

LEGAL NO. SJ862388 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands’ Sounder, AUGUST 28, 2013

LEGALS The Port of Orcas has declared surplus and offers for bid the following items: HDG9000ER 15HP industrial gaspowered generator 120/240v 50amp service HD 5510th GX160 Industrial Air Compressor

Honda 3000 PSI Pressure Washer HD3XH Honda 3x3 Industrial Trash Pump All items are new, unused and available for inspection at the airport terminal. Manuals included. Sealed bids will be accepted until COB 9/4/13. The port reserves the right to reject

any and all bids. Cash or certified check only. All items subject to SJC sales tax of 8.1%. LEGAL NO. S508433 Published: The Islands’ Sounder. August 28, 2013.

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‘Hearts and Hands’ helps seniors Tony had fallen and hurt her shoulder quite badly. The surgeon said her rehabilitation would require months of physical therapy. She would need someone to drive her to her doctor and therapist appointments and to help with household chores. Thus began our friendship. The above is from Stephen Bentley, a Hearts and Hands volunteer. This program provides practical and emotional support to assist isolated, frail, ill, elderly or disabled neighbors, so they can maintain independence and have an improved quality of life. United Way of San Juan County helps fund Hearts and Hands, which is administrated by the Orcas Island Senior Center. Stephen and Tony’s story continues below. “You’re a good driver,” she told me one morning. “Better than the others.” I replied, “I must come about it naturally, my grandfather was a chauffeur.” Slowly, like in “Driving Miss Daisy,” our

relationship deepened. It’s almost two years now and we’ve become very close friends. We’ve found common interests in music, gardening and observing the natural wonders of Buck Bay and Moran State Park. We enjoy sharing lunches at the senior center, Olga Café or Odd Fellows Hall. Tony is teaching me how to use woodworking tools and we are bringing her woodshop back to life. Hearts and Hands and United Way of San Juan County are committed to helping the most vulnerable members of our community. United Way provides funding to Hearts and Hands and 27 other programs countywide, including the Orcas Island Family Resource Center, Orcas Elementary PIP program and many more. These programs provide resources for children and youth, families, the elderly and the disabled. Every donation to United Way of San Juan County makes a huge differ-

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Stephen Bentley (right) with Tony.

ence to these small programs. Ninetyeight percent of donated funds stay local. For a full list of all 28 United Way of San Juan County funded programs and to contribute, visit www.unitedway-sanjuancounty.org.

PET OF THE WEEK Oh my! I’ve just arrived at the shelter, and I get to be the Islanders Bank cat-of-the-week. Guess that means I’m special. Ask for Sunshine when you come. Also, visit the Orcas Animal Shelter to see the others, 2 to 5 p.m. every day, call 376-6777, or see us all on the web: www.orcaspets.org.

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