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Budget affords $6M to ‘capital’

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Reservations? Full steam ahead By Scott Rasmussen Journal editor

‘14 improvements include new Parks office, sheriff boat By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

The County Council on Dec. 3, meeting on Lopez Island, approved a 2014 budget, capital improvement plan and a staffing, pay and benefits plan. The bottom line: $54,469,654 for the “Grand Total County” budget; $6,124,203 for the capital improvements plan, included in the budget; 219.7 full-time equivalents, which roughly means roughly 220 employees. The $54.5 million 2014 budget is 2.6 percent less than the 2013 budget of about $55.6 million. The 2014 staffing level of 219.7 FTEs represents a reduction of about 6 FTEs. Because employees are hired, fired and retire during the year, the actual number of people working for the county may not be reduced. The largest budget reduction was about $1.5 million for county roads, from about $11.8 million in 2013 to roughly $10.3 million budgeted for 2014. “Roads” is a budgetary line item that varies from yearto-year based on the availability of federal and state contributions to local road construcSee BUDGET, Page 4

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Travelers planning to ride ferries like the Seath, above, may well be able to make reservations beginning in early winter of 2014.

More cracks in Spring St. water line

See RESERVATIONS, Page 4 Deep in a hole, town employees braved bone-chilling temperatures to repair cracks in a water line on Spring Street, Saturday, Dec. 7.

Journal staff report

Cracks in the water line Saturday on Spring Street, between Second Streets and Argyle Avenue, spilled roughly 20,000 gallons of water and cut off water supplies to about 10 businesses for about seven hours. Town of Friday Harbor Administrator Duncan Wilson said four town employees spent about 12 hours in bone-chilling temperatures, dropping as low as 10 degrees, working to repair the

Those who travel by ferry in the San Juans will likely be able to do what they’ve always done at any hotel or restaurant, come this time next year: make a reservation. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary David Moseley last week said confidence that a reservation system could work in the islands is ebbing among members of a local group tasked with helping Ferries establish such a system for its San Juan sailings. That’s largely because, he said, the original concept for that system has been scuttled. “The effort as it stands today is bearing fruit,” Moseley said. “There’s a concept that’s been agreed upon that people think will work.” The latest concept no longer would require those making reservations to be tied to a WSF frequent-user program, such as its Premier Account, a popular program with riders down sound, and would allot a percentage of automobile space for reservations made well in advance, those made closer to the time of a particular sailing, and then a portion reserved for those traveling without reservation at all. San Juan Ferry Advisory Committee

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break. “We’re very proud of the job that the crew did in horrible conditions,” said Wilson, noting that repair costs totaled about $2,000, mostly for workers’ wages. Water spilled out of two dete-

riorated and rusted portions of the water, each about two-third of an inch in size, Wilson said. It’s the second substantial break in the town’s aging water line in the past 15 months. A crack in the See CRACKS, Page 4

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Friends leads restoration of Blakely surf smelt beach Forage fish spawning beach revived with removal of rock, fill, equipment Friends of the San Juans recently spearheaded the restoration of a documented surf smelt spawning beach along Blakely Island’s Thatcher Bay. Surf smelt are a food source for larger fish, seabirds and mammals. Loss of forage fish can lead to less salmon, seabirds and whales, decreasing wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities for all. “Forage fish are known to lay their eggs on only 10 miles of beaches in San Juan County," said Friends Science Director Tina Whitman. "Protecting and restoring this critical habitat is crucial for the health of the marine environment and efforts to recover Puget Sound Chinook salmon.” The project uncovered 5,300 square feet of habitat that had been buried under rock and fill for more than 60 years, and then replenished it with a combination of pea gravel and sand. This sandy “fish mix” is where surf smelt spawn along the uppermost portions of the beach. Beginning in 2008, Friends' science director and geologists and engineers from Coastal Geologic Services and the Conservation District worked with the private landowner to develop a plan that would enhance spawning habitat while still meeting access needs on this non-ferry serviced

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Before: A log-handling tressle and 110 dump truck loads of rock and fill are earmarked for removal from a Blakely Island beach.

After: 5,300 square feet of inter-tidal beach and habitat beckon forage fish, at a known surf smelt spawning site.

island. As a result, an old log handling facility and 110 dump truck loads of concrete, metal, rock and fill were removed from the shoreline. In addition, an access road and barge landing site were redesigned and their footprint greatly reduced. Blakely Island-based Blue Dog Construction performed the work. The project received funding from the private

landowner and a Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant. Friends will monitor the newly restored beach for surf smelt spawning activity.

Power Administration and to fund “significant construction projects,” including replacing aging cables. Work on communications infrastructure already being planned is in the budget, but no additional expenditures are planned in response to the board’s

the current moratorium on new fiber connections.

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CenturyLink will give credit to customers impacted by the November communications outage, according to Tim Grigar, vice president and general Manager of the telecom company’s Western Washington region. Customers should receive credit for the 10-day outage either on their bill in December or in January, depending on billing cycles, Grigar noted in a Dec. 6 press release. “… I want to let you know we understand the frustration you experienced during the interruption of service due to the underwater fiber optic cable cut,” Grigar said. “... CenturyLink is committed to our San Juan County customers and the community.” On Nov. 5, communications, including telephone, Internet and 911 services, disappeared for many people, businesses and government agencies in the wake of a failure in a underwater fiber-optic cable connecting Lopez and San Juan islands. The break in the cable, located at a depth of 280 feet in San Juan Channel, was repaired roughly 10 days after the outage began. CenturyLink, Orcas Power & Light Cooperative and local independent telecom providers teamed up to reroute much of the traffic on CenturyLink’s system while the repair was under way. Meanwhile, the outage and

its impact in the San Juans, and CenturyLink’s response, remains under investigation by the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission. The commission met Monday in Friday Harbor.

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Budget: Continued from page 1 tion. From 2012 to 2013, for instance, county road funds went up by about $3 million because of outside grants. Expenditures for county parks will increase by almost $400,000 - mostly because of a capital expenditure of about $380,000 for a new Parks & Fair Administration Building. The solid waste projects line item is up by about $550,000, from about $720,000 in 2013 to about $1.275 million in 2014. Major planned capital expenditures included in the 2014 capital improvement plan are $250,000 for a patrol boat

based on Lopez and $600,000 for the public safety boat acquisition, most of which will be financed by a federal grant. The county is also planning on spending $874,000 for realignment of Cattle Point Road, $550,000 for the Deer Harbor Bridge project, $430,000 for Orcas Island road improvements and $380,000 on the West Beach Road Culvert Replacement, also on Orcas. The budget process includes a review of county income from the multiple tax and grant sources, and a compilation of county department budget requests and income estimates. After clarifications by and discussions with department managers and county Manager Mike Thomas, auditor

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Milene Henley prepares a line-by-line proposed budget and presents it to the County Council for review, questions and suggestions for amendment. The assessor’s budget is $916,963, but $75,000 of that is being withheld until he provides the council with a written report on the current use farm and agriculture program including: the criteria used to determine compliance, the way he notifies property owners of receipt of materials and analysis of the current use program from January 2007 to December 2013. He must also provide a written report on the status of new construction valuation. At regular council meetings, the coun-

Reservations: Continued from page 1

Chairman Jim Corenman said the biggest concerns with the original concept were the “frequent user” aspect and how to manage a reservation system for residents who are not making travel plans months in advance. “They took that off the table and what we’re looking at now is more like rolling out reservation space in a couple of phases,” he said. Moseley cautioned that a final decision on what a reservation system would look like for San Juan routes

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range plan. Expanded use of reservations is expected to reduce the need for building bigger terminals and parking areas, saving the state an estimated $280 million, while also reducing emissions from idling autos and benefitting businesses in ferry-dependent communities as well. Meanwhile, Moseley See RESERVATIONS, Page 5

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AG: $10M concealed by campaign against I-522 By Steve Wehrly Journal reporter

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson amended a recent lawsuit against the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association to reflect millions more in contributions concealed from voters in the GMO labeling initiative campaign. In Thurston County Superior Court, Ferguson increased the amount the state alleges the GMA collected from its members to oppose Initiative 522 from $7.2 million to $10.6 million. This is the largest amount the state has ever addressed in a campaign finance concealment case. Initiative 522 was the measure on the Nov. 5 ballot requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods, seeds and seed products. Voters rejected the measure

Reservations: Continued from page 4

noted deliberations are still under way in Olympia over a statewide transportation funding package, as part of a “special” legislative session tied to the state’s 201415 biennial budget. Ferries would receive a bit of a revenue boost under proposals offered up by the House and by the Senate, but it would still require supplemental funding to cover a shortfall in the operations side of the

agency’s expenditures, which typically totals roughly $132 million over two years, given the amount of service Ferries currently provides. “The fact that they’re still talking is a good sign,” he said of the negotiations. Moseley said the ferry system is also making headway in its three-year exploration of converting from diesel to liquefied natural gas as a primary fuel source, a cheaper and cleaner source of fuel used extensively in Norway and in Sweden to power ferries. The ferry sys-

by 51.75 percent. The GMA, a Washington D.C. trade association representing more than 300 food, beverage and consumer product companies, was the largest donor to the No on 522 campaign. On Oct. 16, the state filed a lawsuit alleging the GMA had solicited and collected roughly $7.2 million from its members, placing these funds in a special account used to oppose I-522. The organization did not report these funds to the PDC at the time it collected them from its members. On Oct. 18, two days after the AG filed the lawsuit, the GMA registered a political committee and reported $7.2 million in contributions from its members. In late October, the GMA Against I-522 campaign reported roughly $3.8 million more in contributions from its

members, which it then spent on the No on 522 campaign. The amended complaint also notes that the GMA could be found in violation of other provisions of the state’s campaign finance laws for failing to abide by the obligations of a political committee. “Washington state voters demand transparency and openness in elections,” Ferguson said. “All sides must follow the rules by disclosing who their donors are and how much they are spending to advocate their views.” This case will proceed on a regular trial schedule in 2014. The GMA has 60 days to respond to the original lawsuit and 60 days to respond to the amended lawsuit. Unless the case is resolved prior to trial, the state must prove the GMA violated Washington campaign finance laws. If the state proves the violations, the court will determine appropriate penalties.

tem burns roughly 17.5 million gallons a year, and its fuel costs have nearly doubled over the past 12 years, consuming roughly 11 percent of the agency’s operational expenses in 2000, and 23 percent by 2012. “Fuel is the fastest growing part of our operations budget,” he said. Although Ferries earlier received approval by the United States Coast Guard on a preliminary LNG design, giving WSF a green light to delve deeper into a potential conversion,

The “Tokitae” is slated to begin service sometime this summer and the “Samish” should be ready in spring

another round of Coast Guard approval on safety, risk mitigation and operating plans would be need even before WSF decides whether to invest in retrofitting existing boats or equipping new boats with LNG engines. “A final decision has not been made but hurdles continued to be scaled,” Moseley said. Construction of two new boats, both with 144-vehicle carrying capacity, is on time and “significantly” under budget, Moseley said.

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The General Services Administration (GSA) has leased office space at the corner of First & Spring Streets in Friday Harbor for an expansion of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations here. This 10-year lease would place a Federal security facility in the core of our commercial district. There was NO PUBLIC PROCESS by GSA prior to this lease agreement—citizens were neither notified in advance, nor asked for their input. This is unacceptable. This move could have a major impact on our small, tourist-based economy. While we recognize the need for a larger space for CBP’s operations, this is the wrong location. There are excellent alternative locations for CBP, and they should be considered, taking into account the concerns of citizens who live and work in this community.

Write and call your representatives at the Town, County, State, and Federal levels and let them know how you feel about this issue. Ask them to stop this process now, and look at the alternatives in collaboration with the citizens of this community. They need to hear from you. Carrie Lacher, Mayor, Town of Friday Harbor carrielacher@fridayharbor.org, (360) 378-2810

Rick Hughes, San Juan County Council rickh@sanjuanco.com, (360) 472-0253

Sen. Kevin Ranker, 40th Legislative District kevin.ranker@leg.wa.gov, (360) 786-7678

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray www.murray.senate.gov, (202) 224-2621

Bob Jarman, San Juan County Council bobja@sanjuanco.com, (360) 378-2898

Jamie Stephens, San Juan County Council jamies@sanjuanco.com, (360) 378-2898

Rep. Rick Larsen, Washington 2nd District www.larsen.house.gov/contact-rick, (202) 225-2605

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell www.cantwell.senate.gov, (202) 224-3441

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Bad attitude? Not that we’ve seen

This is in response to Frank Mercer’s letter this week criticizing the ferry workers. (“Ferries big flop in customer service,” Nov. 20, pg. 6) My feelings are that the ferry system itself does not pay enough attention to the needs of the residents of the San Juan Islands, but I totally disagree with Mr. Mercer as to the attitude of the workers. We have been riding the ferries for over 15 years and have been met with courtesy and helpfulness most of the time. Only two or three times at the most have we been aware of any impatience, but never any rudeness. I am very sorry that he did not experience the welcoming friendliness of the workers that we have had since living up here. His remark of not returning to the islands is certainly his loss. RUSTI/BILL VAN ROOY San Juan Island

Calling on Larsen to look into lease

Dear Congressman Larsen; We have a bit of a problem here in Friday Harbor. As you know, Friday Harbor is about as far north and west as you can get in the contiguous United States, being one of the last issues in resolving the boundary between the British and

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Americans in the 1860s. Almost “Canadian” we joke, or that we are going to America when we take the ferry to Anacortes. Friday Harbor, the county seat of San Juan County, was once the business center for a farming, fishing and forestry community, now tourism and retirement. The problem seems to be that the Customs and Border Protection had the General Services Administration negotiate a 4,500 square foot lease of a prime location in the middle of town. Friday Harbor is a small town and the use by CBP is out of scale with the rest of the downtown. The building being leased was previously a real estate office and is currently a second hand store. Okay, you might say good, brings federal money to Friday Harbor, but wait, do we want a big federal law enforcement agency in the middle of town? A lot of us say no, we are as patriotic as any American, but do not want to see a large federal law enforcement office to greet every visitor. What bothers me is that neither the CBP or GSA made any effort to solicit community input. Indeed, representative from both agencies were surprised at the push-back at a meeting last week and professed to know little on how the decision was made. It smacks of “Big Government” or maybe “National Security” or both, and a lot of us moved here to get away from this kind of intrusive presence. My request is that you have someone in your office

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look at the leasing process to insure it was done properly or have the CBP/GSA consider an alternative use. RICHARD ANDERSON San Juan Island

Critics lack regard for our rule of law

The brouhaha over Customs and Border Patrol leasing commercial space is quite remarkable. Most sad is the personal and open hostility to Gordy Petersen. He has reported several threats to his person, and the vitriol is reprehensible. This, in spite of Petersen’s actions having consistently demonstrated the very highest pattern of personal responsibility, both in the design and construction of his building, and in his active participation in public affairs. Another less spokenabout aspect of the matter pertains to being a “port of entry.” If newly created today, our port of entry status would require considerable concessions, both in the terms pertaining to the location and particulars of a structure as well as the extent to which costs would borne by the community. To the extent that Mr. Petersen’s lease with Customs merits criticism, such criticism ought to be directed to the Port of Friday Harbor. As has been abundantly evidenced in the proceedings related to the destruction of the Downriggers building, there is little or no evidence of long range or contingency planning. While rightly the duty of the Port, our county and town should also have

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evidenced some appreciation of the value of being a port of entry... at least to the point of having engaged in on-going conversations with Customs to insure that their needs were understood and accommodated. Perhaps most incredible is the nature of the protests—the belief that vociferous outcries might cause Mr. Petersen’s lease with Customs to be terminated. Unlike many other comparatively developed countries, our American tradition is not one of settling matters by griping. America’s founders were motivated, in part, to avoid the pure democracy that they characterized as mob rule. The “community” claimed by opponents certainly does not include me. While I and many of my friends bemoan uniformed, armed and empowered guys in our midst, our concern does not overwhelm our beliefs about the rule of law and property rights. If the intention is to “do

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Dissent avoided by backroom deal

I read with amusement and dismay at Letter to the Editor comments published in the Dec. 4, 2013 edition of the San Juan Journal titled “Chorus of Critics Had Their Chance” by Christopher Hodgkin in the recent community debate about the placement of the new U.S. Customs office in downtown. This is a classic case of blaming the victim by citing all local opponents for being late to object to a new

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lease arrangement impacting business, tourism and town image. Most amusing was the blaming of local residents for not helping out the landlord to get more money and longer lease terms for office space in the heart of Friday Harbor. How can it be logical for anyone to expect the public to chip in to help a landlord make more rental income from an already leased property? The facts are clear—the space was already rented, no substantial notice was given the public on availability of the space, and multiple suitable locations other than downtown were under consideration without public knowledge or input. In my opinion, there was no community chance for intervention or input of any kind. In reading the reports in the Journal about the public outcry and hearings it seems obvious that a considerable degree of secrecy and intrigue surround this See LETTERS, Page 8

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Guest Column

What about Brickworks: vision becomes reality comes together to create by the people? Community a place to gather in the heart of town

he lease of offices at First and Spring Street to Customs and Border Protection is disheartening to many, including the Journal, who expect openness, transparency and consideration in matters such as this, which, truly, affect the entire community. The Journal expects a close look will be taken at this discombobulated episode now that Congressman Rick Larsen and Senator Maria Cantwell are involved. We hope that Larsen or Cantwell will present a case for substituting visitor-friendly federal and local agencies at First and Spring in place of armed federal agents, as some have suggested. The CBP officers could be headquartered at any of three or four less prominent locations, including the Technology Center on Mullis Street presently occupied by the National Park Service, the unused former lumberyard on Spring Street or the office park in Beaverton Valley, a “finalist” in the first lease competition. More concern or action from town and county officials might be nice, too. If two county councilmen can attend forums across the water to discuss basing a squadron of jet airplanes at the Whidbey Naval Air Station, we think someone from the county or town might speak up for the public’s right to be informed and have a say about the CBP office location. And why didn’t anybody from the town speak up for their troubled constituents? If town officials were dismayed by the potential of a sandwich shop on Spring Street, one of them might have questioned whether putting a federal police force at the corner of First and Spring was “appropriate”— rather than just whether such a move is consistent with town land-use rules. What’s done can be undone, and with consideration for the hundreds of islanders who would welcome CBP officers to any location except the heart of downtown Friday Harbor.

PUBLIC MEETINGS Friday Harbor Port Commission, Dec. 11, 4 p.m., Ernie’s Cafe, 744 Airport Circle Drive. n Stormwater Citizens Advisory Committee, Dec. 12, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Building, 55 Second St. n Land Bank Commission, Dec. 13, 8:30 a.m., Mullis Senior Center, 589 Nash St. n Marine Resources Committee, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Building Hearing Room, 55 Second St. n Marine Resources Committee, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m., Legislative Building Hearing Room, 55 Second St. n Agricultural Resources Committee, Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m., SJI Library, Guard St. (streamed to Orcas/Lopez libraries) n OPALCO Board of Directors, Dec. 19, 8:15 a.m., Lopez Island Fire Station, 2228 Fisherman Bay Road. n Friday Harbor Town Council, Dec. 19, noon & 5:30 p.m., Town Council Chamber, 60 Second St. n

By Stephen Robins Special to the Journal

ust over four years ago I wrote a guest column in this newspaper urging the town council to support the creation of what could be a transformative project in the center of Friday Harbor. I ended with “Build the pubic gathering place – they will all come!” Today — Brickworks! I claim no personal victory. Rather, it came about because of the extraordinary effort of hundreds of people who committed time, expertise, money, passion and enthusiasm and hard physical labor to the project. Four years later: Over 30,000 hours of unpaid volunteer time. More than $1.5 million in individual contributions large and small (more than two-thirds of the funds raised). Critically important initial state funding. And last but not least, the active support of a new town administrator leading to the town council stepping back in with a significant matching grant that in turn helped fuel a dramatic uptick in private donations this past year. Lets look at what we all now have. Stephen Robins A dramatic revitalization of what was previously a blighted yet historic property right in the heart of town. A paved open plaza and grassy green space, the interior gutting of what had become a dilapidated rabbit warren of a building, and the creation in its stead a large, bright, open, multi-use space with soaring ceiling and dramatic wooden trusses, new windows and doors, all constructed from materials recycled from the original approximately 100-year-old building. A beautiful wooden floor locally milled and kiln dried from donated old island firs. And most recently the addition of a fully fitted commercially certified kitchen made possible by another extraordinarily generous local-targeted donation.

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A view from Nichols Street of the outside of the Brickworks building in Friday Harbor.

In just six months since its grand opening, Brickworks has quickly captured not just the imagination of those who live here or visit, but also their hearts. A Saturday farmers market larger than ever before, with—finally—indoor set-up space. Bracketed in the summer by an increasingly popular art market on Fridays and the new experimental eclectic gathering of Sundays@Brickworks. It hasn’t stopped there. Already, Brickworks has hosted concerts, celebratory lunches and dinners, group meetings, discussion forums, wedding dinner rehearsals, Qi Gong classes, poetry readings, a variety of special parties (birthday, private clubs, staff appreciation), and even a formal town council meeting. Upcoming, this year’s Teen New Year’s Eve party. With the renovation project all but complete, the Ag Guild is now turning to develop its long-planned multifaceted educational program covering the closely interrelated topics of food – its production, its consumption, its intimate relationship with healthy living. Invited speakers, workshops, forums, cooking demonstrations, documentary films – indeed, any activity that furthers a deeper appreciation of the agriculture–food–health continuum. The successful completion of the Brickworks project has See REALITY, Page 9

As I See It

No shortage of misinformation at PIMC By Bill Williams

Special to the Journal

n their article appearing in the Oct. 16 edition of the Journal of the San Juan Islands, entitled, “Debate Muddied by Misinformation,” Dr. Michael Edwards and Lenore Bayauk, both of the San Juan County Hospital District Commission, stated: “…as many of you know, PeaceHealth physicians do not participate in the prescription of medication to end one’s life. However, PeaceHealth doctors do not abandon patients. If a patient requests this (prescription to end life), in discussion with their physician, they are referred to Compassionate Choices [sic]. PIMC physicians continue to follow their patients as needed.” (Note: the correct name of the organization is Compassion and Choices of Washington, or C&C of Washington). I was surprised to read the commissioners’ statement for the following reasons: A few months ago, Dr. John Geyman and I had a meeting with

Is there access to Death with Dignity at PIMC? Depends on who you ask Lenore Bayauk and Jim Barnhart, chief administrative officer, PIMC, to discuss concerns around access to medical care. They said the way a PeaceHealth patient could find a doctor who would participate in death with dignity would be to “ask around, the information is out there." On Oct. 7, approximately 50 people attended a Death with Dignity Act meeting at the Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Ross Freewing, PeaceHealth St. Joseph's director, Center for Mission/ Northwest Network Ethicist, told Dr. Tom Preston, medical director for C&C of Washington, and the audience, that PeaceHealth St. Joe's could not refer directly to C&C of Washington as it would be participation in the DWDA. He said they do refer to the Whatcom

County Medical Society who would be free to refer to C&C of Washington. When pressed by Dr. Tom Preston to explain the need for the “middle man,” Ross Freewing explained it is the current policy but, these things are under continual review. Additionally, Robb Miller, executive director, C&C of Washington has communicated with senior PeaceHealth staff about referrals and also confirms that PeaceHealth St. Joe’s will not directly refer patients to C&C of Washington. Giving dying patients the “runaround” instead of a direct referral to C&C of Washington is cruel and wastes precious time, Miller says. When a dying patient’s physicians can’t or won’t participate in the Death With Dignity Act, C&C of Washington is the only organization in Washington that patients can turn to for assistance. So, on the one hand we have senior PeaceHealth staff and C&C of Washington telling us PeaceHealth does not refer to C&C of Washington. On the other hand, we have hospital See MISINFORMATION, Page 9

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entire mess and it is doubtful that the underpinnings and process of selection of this location will even be known. What is most disturbing is that regardless of public opinion or potential impact to the whole community, self-interest and closed dealings have so far prevailed. This will affect us all—including those that vocally and silently support the landlord and the federal government in this matter. Truly, Friday Harbor and many in the community may never be the same. Going forward it is best we long-remember where our local government and citizens stood on this issue. I imagine those most critically affected certainly will. GARY WATERS Friday Harbor

Constituents call on Congressman

To The Honorable Rick Larsen: I voted for you in the 2012 election, and I feel generally positive about your service to the 2nd Legislative District. My wife and I reside on San Juan Island, and we cherish the natural beauty and warm community that surround us. We learned about one month ago that Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) would relocate its Friday Harbor office to the corner of First and Spring Streets. This is the very heart of our downtown, the first block of main street, a location which every visitor to our Island will pass. In short, this choice of

location is inappropriate. Consider the following: San Juan Island is a top tourist destination in the United States. Our economy depends on seasonal tourism and our reputation as a picturesque, laid-back community are essential to our success. The property on First and Spring is one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in the Town of Friday Harbor. The lease negotiated will cost taxpayers over ten times more than the present CBP facility. Armed government agents will now be a regular feature of our commercial district, right next to the local toy store. Our community demands transparency and the opportunity for public participation. Indeed, there is considerable outrage among

citizens and local business owners that a public hearing did not take place before this lease was negotiated. Please insist that the General Services Administration work together with the citizens of San Juan Island to determine the best location for CBP offices. I look forward to hearing your public comment on this issue soon. Your support will be essential to protecting your constituents from secretive and antidemocratic processes that threaten the vitality of our island economy. GRISHA KRIVCHENIA Citizens for the Core

Peeved by petty parking ticket

For the last several years I have enjoyed doing my

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. "Not only that..." 5. Anatomical cavities 11. Bit of a draft 14. Cost of living? 15. Bad blood 16. Victorian, for one 17. Rude 19. Little bird 20. Wavelike design 21. "___ does it!" 22. "___ on Down the Road" 23. Temper, as metal 25. Iranian money 27. Welfare work (2 wds) 32. Container weight 33. Chest material 34. All there 38. Camelot, to Arthur 41. Arid 42. Nuclear weapon (2 wds) 44. Escape, in a way 46. Rubella (2 wds) 51. "Ditto" (2 wds) 52. Kind of seat 55. Bandy words 57. Come together 60. Nobleman 61. Moray, e.g. 62. Egg-laying subclass of Mammalia 64. "Silent" prez 65. Accumulation in the blood of nitrogenous waste products 66. Crude group? (acronym) 67. "Don't give up!" 68. Actor Depardieu 69. Medical advice, often

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Christmas shopping in Friday Harbor for a number of reasons; the town is beautiful, shopping locally is the right thing to do and the shop owners are a delight to work with. Two weeks ago, during the internet/phone outage, on the last day of my trip I returned to my car with packages from five local businesses when I realized I had lost my keys. I retraced my steps, found my keys and returned to my car to find a $25 parking ticket. I was dumbfounded. I was parked next to Lot B and there wasn’t another car within a block of mine, parking availability wasn’t an issue. I completely understand why parking enforcement is necessary during the summer, but in November it just doesn’t make sense when merchants are desperate for customers. The bottom line is the town will now get $25 dollars I would have spent locally. And I could have parked all day long at Target without penalty, shopping on the mainland is starting to have its appeal. Let me know when Friday Harbor decides to waive parking restrictions for the holidays and I’ll be back. PATTY CRAWLEY Ferndale

Different name, same great group

As of December 2013, San Juan Island Dollars for Scholars is now San Juan Island Service Scholarship. We are still the same great organization supporting scholarships through student service and volunteerism here locally on San Juan Island. The only real change is we are no longer affiliated with Scholarship America, our former parent organization. All of our local relationships will remain the same, and now all of the dollars raised for scholarship will remain local too. Our scholarships are not based upon grades, but solely upon the student’s volunteer efforts to make our own community a better place to live. This allows every student the opportunity to qualify for a scholarship to use toward their higher education, including trade schools, just by their participation of giving personal time and effort for the benefit of the San Juan Island community. Please Support Scholarship through Volunteerism! So this year, when you receive our annual letter See LETTERS, Page 9

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22. Little people 24. Pinocchio, at times 26. Parenthesis, essentially 28. "___ we having fun yet?" 29. Car dealer's offering 30. "Wheels" 31. "... ___ he drove out of sight" 34. Decline 35. "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" librettist Burrows 36. Usually 37. Eurasian wheat 39. Grassland

40. Bungle, with "up" 43. Dracula, at times 45. Newbie, of sorts 47. "Enough already!" (2 wds) 48. Excessive complainer 49. Bewitch 50. Mexican shawl 53. Carries 54. Legislate 55. The Amish, e.g. 56. Brandy flavor 58. "Brave New World" drug 59. Ado 62. Kind of shot 63. "Awesome!" Answers to today's puzzle on page 14

Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ranges from 1-5 (easy) 6-10 (moderate) and 11-15 (hard). Today’s puzzle is level 4. Sudoku and Crossword answers on page 14

OPINION/LETTERS

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Guest Column

‘Bill of Rights Day’; call for action, not celebration Submitted by Friends of the Constitution San Juan Island Steering Committee Special to the Journal

unday, December 15, is Bill of Rights Day. Previously, we urged citizens to celebrate this Day. However, this year, the government’s unconstitutional disregard for the Bill of Rights is so egregious that we ask all citizens to demand that the government restore and adhere to the Bill of Rights. The strikes through in the following Amendments are erosions of the Bill of Rights by the USA Patriot Act and the interpretations of the Act. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their

Reality: Cont. from page 7 also helped catalyze renewed interest in what many have long envisioned—an inviting and accessible public gathering place, a true town center for all. Just imagine what might emerge as Brickworks, Sunshine Alley, the

Misinformation: Continued from page 7

district commissioners telling us PeaceHealth PIMC does refer to C&C of Washington. On Nov. 13, during the San Juan County Board of Health meeting, I decided to ask Jim Barnhart if the commissioners article was correct - that PIMC now refers to C&C of Washington. He

Letters:

Continued from page 8 soliciting financial support of our scholarship fund I hope you will take the time to not only donate, but reflect on how this program supports our community through creating avenues for students to volunteer and earn a scholarship towards their future dreams. If you do not receive a letter directly from San Juan Island Service Scholarship this December, we are sorry we missed you. But don’t worry; you can still make a tax deductible donation through the secure “Donate Here” button on our website – www.sjiservicescholarship.org. San Juan Island Service Scholarship is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit

Citizens must rally to counter assault on constitutional rights persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be

various adjacent properties and businesses, and the community at large actively engage with the town’s newly hired consulting urban planning group. How extraordinary and truly transformative the entire block could become if all collaborate. The imagining is spreading. Responding to the Ag Guild’s final

taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense. Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

year-end push to completely pay off the remaining mortgage (www. fhbrickworks.com), several donors have recently stepped forward with additional generous donations and matching challenges to encourage others to do likewise. Just a few more can make all the difference, enabling the project to finally be self-sustaining and no

longer dependent on contributions. Brickworks. We have built it. Now – as a community – lets own it. — Editor’s note: Stephen Robins is founder and owner of Pelindaba Lavender. He serves on the boards of SJI Visitors Bureau and SJI Ag Guild (though the views above are personal).

about the option of Death With Dignity, it is our hospital district commissioners and PIMC chief administrative officer who are muddying the debate with misinformation and half truths. — Editor’s note: Retired after 30 years in the healthcare industry, Bill Williams is a former administrator for hospitals, medical groups and medical insurance companies.

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responded, “information is shared”. When I said he had not answered my question and this kind of answer leads to the apparent confusion surrounding this and other issues, he again provided the same vague, useless response, “Information is shared”, neither confirming nor denying that what the commissioner had said was correct. So there we have it. When it comes to the issue of PeaceHealth’s referrals

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or many holiday seasons, ferries have arrived from San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands so that caravans of shoppers can take Hwy 20 to State 536, then on to Mt. Vernon. It’s become a tradition. And we want to take this opportunity to thank every one of you. We are the merchants of downtown Mt. Vernon, who invite those of you still

shopping to enjoy the medley of our boutiques and emporiums, the creativity of our inventories, and, most of all, the discounts we offer island customers. When you are in our stores, please introduce yourselves. We want to know you. And welcome you in person.

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2013-14 WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

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Propelled by chemistry on the hard court Honed over years of competing together, senior-laden squad will look to make the most of its tight-knit bond

he best way to forget about getting blown out at home is to make the most of your next opportunity. Which is exactly what the Friday Harbor boys basketball team did. The Wolverines jumped out to an early lead and then kept South Whidbey at arms length over the next three quarters that followed to pocket a convincing 55-45 start-to-finish victory over the Falcons at home, Dec. 7. With the win, they erased the sting of a 20-plus point loss to Burlington Edison at home four days earlier, in their season opener, and evened their won-loss record at 1-1. “The first game we just came out really flat,” said point-guard Sergio Trujillo, a senior and four-year team veteran. “I think our intensity was the biggest difference between the first game and second game. Our focus was on playing together and playing as a unit, especially on our press.” With two games under their belt and 17 more waiting in the wings, the 2013-14 Wolverines will be looking to make the most of team chemistry to help carry them through the season. More than half of the 11-man roster, which includes six seniors, have competed on the playgrounds, in the school yard and on the hard court together since grade school, and several of underclassmen have also been along for the ride. That type of longevity helps to sharpen the instinct for where a teammate is most likely to be Home games in bold when the right opportunity Date Opponent Time arises. Dec. 3 Burlington-Edison 71-40 (L) Head Coach Rod Turnbull, Dec. 7 South Whidbey 55-45 (W) now in his 12th year at the Dec. 11 Bear Creek 4:45 p.m. helm, believes that kind of Dec. 14 Darrington 1:30 p.m. bond may prove to be one of Dec. 18 Mount Baker 5:00 p.m. the biggest benefits for this Dec. 21 Squalicum 1:30 p.m. year’s team. Dec. 27-28 Sun Dome Shootout (TBD) “I’m really excited about Jan. 4 Nooksack Valley (TBD) coaching this group of guys,” Jan. 7 M.V. Christian 6:00 p.m. said Turnbull, voted Coach Jan. 11 University Prep 1:00 p.m. of the Year by his Northwest 1A/2B League counterparts Jan. 14 Meridian 4:00 p.m. a year ago. “They’re gamers, Jan. 17 Orcas Island 6:00 p.m. and they’re a close group and Jan. 23 Concrete 5:30 p.m. they get along well together. Jan. 25 Lynden Christian 1:00 p.m. We just need to have them Jan. 29 Coupeville 5:30 p.m. play together like that out on Jan. 31 La Conner 5:30 p.m. the court.” Feb. 1 Blaine 12:00 p.m. Undefeated in league Feb. 4 C.P. Christian 5:30 p.m. a year ago, at 7-0, the Feb. 6 Shoreline Christian (TBD) Wolverines enter the 201314 season as defending

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Back row, from left; Dylan DeMaris, Gabe Lawson, Otis Cooper-West, Peter Strasser, Luke Stromberg, C.J. Woods. Front row, Willie Blackmon, Sergio Trujillo, manager Jodan Davis, Joseph Fyrqvist, Jake Bower. (Not pictured, Levi DeMaris).

league champs and with proven assets. Returning to the starting lineup from a year ago are C.J. Woods, a first-team all-league selection, and 6-foot 5-inch Otis Cooper-West, a secondteam all-league award winner. Trujillo and fellow seniors Levi and Dylan DeMaris, and Joe Fyrqvist, and juniors Peter Strasser and Gabe Lawson, shared the majority of on-the-court minutes in the first two games. Six-foot 2-inch sophomore Luke Stromberg shined in the win over South Whidbey, contributing eight points to the team total. Still, the loss to graduation of the team’s top two scorers and rebounders from a year ago, Donald Galt and Collin Williamson, leaves the Wolverines with a few holes to fill and some firepower to replace. The fate of the team may well depend on how quickly and how effectively the backup players of a year ago can blend into the starting rotation. Friday Harbor will face the first of five Whatcom County 1A rivals, each one an obstacle in the road to post-season play, on Dec. 18, on the road against Mount Baker. Although undefeated in league a year ago, Friday Harbor found limited success against its Division 1A foes, and, hampered by injuries, were eliminated from post-season play in the opening round of the playoffs. They finished the season at 12-10 overall. If the Wolverines hope to improve against their 1A competition this year, and journey further into the post season, they’ll need to make the most out of that team chemistry, their instincts, and that unique bond created over the years of competing side by side. Then again, knocking down a truckload of three-point shots along way wouldn’t hurt their chances in the least. “We’ve been playing together for a long time, especially the seniors, since elementary school,” Trujillo said. “We know each other really well.” — Scott Rasmussen

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Reloaded, built for speed

Journal photo / Scott Rasmussen

Top row, from left; Irache Yanez, Alaina Scheffer, Emily Guard, Madden Shanks, Alexa Mora, Taylor Turnbull. Bottom row; Lili Wood, Allie Galt, Tabatha Keane, Madison Kincaid, Echo Wood.

With a formidable lineup up front, Wolverines look to pick up the pace

hings are looking up for the Friday Harbor girls basketball team. That’s up… as in height, and experience in the paint, and back-to-back wins to start the season; that’s a 180-degree shift from where the team started the season off a year ago. With a trio of 6-foot veteran players back to anchor the interior, the Wolverines are well-positioned to hold their own up front against any and all of their 19 regular-season opponents. The presence inside of senior Tabatha Keane

and sophomores Allie Galt and Madie Kincaid might prove to be the key to picking up the pace on the offensive end as well. Control the glass, all the better to get out on the break. Which is precisely the game plan for the 2013-14 team. “We’re going to play quick,” said Head Coach Eric Jangard, now in his eighth year at the helm. “We’ve developed some strengths inside and we’ll be stepping up our defensive intensity. I think you’ll see us getting out on the fast break a lot more.” The formula appears to work well. The Wolverines lit up the scoreboard in the season-opener at Forest Ridge, tallying 73 points in a fast-paced victory on the road. Keane tossed in a career-high 32 points; Galt had 21. They stepped on the gas in the next game as well, a 55-21 up-tempo win over South Whidbey at home. Along with experience and size, the Wolverines are also blessed with speed in the backcourt. And depth, too. Expect junior Madden Shanks and sophomore Taylor Turnbull to play a larger role in managing the offense with a year of varsity competition behind them. They’ll be sharing backcourt duties with seniors Emily Guard and Alaina Scheffer. Add freshman Alexa Mora into the mix and the Wolverines have no fewer than five skilled, quick and aggressive go-to guards. “We’re a lot more versatile this year, especially at the

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Opponent Time Forest Ridge 73-61(W) South Whidbey 55-21 (W) Bear Creek 3:15 p.m. Darrington 12:00 p.m. Mount Baker 3:30 p.m. Concrete 5:00 p.m. P. Townsend Tournament (TBD) Nooksack Valley (TBD M.V. Christian 6:00 p.m. Meridian 5:30 p.m. Orcas Island 4:30 p.m. Concrete 4:00 p.m. Lynden Christian 2:45 p.m. Coupeville 4:00 p.m. La Conner 4:00 p.m. Blaine 1:30 p.m. C.P. Christian 4:00 p.m. Shoreline Christian (TBD)

guard position,” said Guard, who carried a hefty load as the backcourt mainstay a year ago. “I think that’s definitely going to help us play a lot faster than we did last year.” See SPEED, Page 13

Finding strength in numbers Program prospects on the rise thanks to surge in participation

irst-year head coach Taine Pyle offers up a little bit of a wink when you ask about the size of the roster. “I’ve been doing some recruiting this year,” he acknowledges. Evidently, Pyle proved exceedingly persuasive. This year the Friday Harbor wrestling team will have numbers

on its side, as a total of 22 studentathletes turned out to compete in the season ahead. That’s roughly five more wrestlers than turned out for the team a year ago, and it should translate into fewer forfeits when it comes time to tally team totals at any given match. On the eve of its first full match, Dec. 12, at home (one of only two home matches this year) the Wolverines lacked wrestlers in only two weight categories, the 113 and 182-pound divisions. The robust roster will feature more than a few mat-savvy veterans, like senior Sam Ibold (172), a

state tournament qualifier from a year ago, and Landon Rishel, Oscar Churape and Xander Crichton, as well as several notable newcomers, including football standout Nate Steenkolk (225) and Julio Mendez, who, at an early season 330 pounds, will compete in the heavyweight division (the heavyweight division begins at 285). The lineup isn’t just about the number, though. It also includes a record-number of female wrestlers, with a half-dozen girls showing up to compete at the high school level for the very first time. See NUMBERS, Page 13

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Two in a row Friday Harbor’s twin towers combined for 32 points in leading the Wolverines to a lopsided 55-21 win at home, Saturday, over South Whidbey. Tabatha Keane scored 19 points and Allie Galt had 13 to pace Friday Harbor on the offensive end. Senior Alaina Scheffer, 2-of-2 from beyond the three-point line, had eight. Capitalizing on their size up front and speed in the open court, the Wolverines grabbed a 16-6 advantage at the end of the first period and widened the lead to 34-7 at the half. They outscored the Falcons 21-14 in the second half to seal the victory. “We tried to push the ball, and we sacrificed a few turnovers for it,” point-guard Emily Guard said. “But we pushed the ball pretty well.” With the win, Friday Harbor improved to 2-0 on the season. Three days earlier, the

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Tabatha Keane looks to score against the Falcons Abby Hodson, Saturday, in Turnbull Gym.

Wolverines outpaced Forest Ridge 73-16 in their 2013-14 season opener on the road. Keane (32) and Galt (21) combined for 53 of the team point total. Next The Wolverines travel to Bear Creek, Wednesday, Dec. 11, and host Darrington, Saturday, Dec. 14, at noon.

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The Friday Harbor boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead in a 55-45 start-to-finish victory at home, Saturday, over South Whidbey. Senior C.J. Woods scored eight of his 10 first-half points in the opening period to push the Wolverines out in front early in the non-conference contest. Woods tossed in 16 points for the game. Leading 16-12 at the end of the first period, Friday Harbor weathered a barrage of three-pointers by Falcons senior Brandon Asay, three in the first half and a total of six in the game, and widened the advantage late in the second period to take a 30-22 lead at the half. With the win, the Wolverines evened their record, at 1-1, and erased

the sting of a season-opening drubbing at home, Dec. 3, by Burlington Edison. “I think our intensity was the biggest difference between the first game and second game,” said point-guard Sergio Trujillo. “Our focus was on playing together and playing as a unit, especially on our press.” After the break, the Falcons scored the first two buckets of the third period to shave the deficit down to 30-27. Friday Harbor responded by scoring 17 of the next 20 points to bump the lead to 47-30 by the end of the third. Otis-Cooper West had seven points in the third quarter and 12 for the game. Asay led all scorers with 22. Next The Wolverines face

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Bear Creek on the road, Wednesday, Dec. 11, and are home to host Darrington, Saturday, in their Northwest 1A/2B League opener; tip off is 1:30 p.m. — Scott Rasmussen

Numbers: Continued from page 13 Pyle credits last year’s success of then-senior Kaylen Meeker (112), who, in her first year on the team, wrestled her way into the state tournament, where she won a match, for inspiring others to test their strength and mettle on the mat. Some have already made a mark. Senior Maddie Marinkovich tallied a 12-2 win at the first match of the season, the Dec. 5 Take Down Tournament, and has shown signs of following in Meeker’s footsteps, Pyle said. “She has some skills,” he said. In addition to Marinkovich, James Guard and Chris Hallock also scored wins at the Take Down Tournament, a multi-match event set aside for first-year competitors. A surge in participation isn’t the only asset that Pyle, a former high school wrestler, will have on his side. He’ll have former head coach Neil MacDiarmid in his corner as well. In a reversal of roles, Pyle will take over as head coach and MacDiarmid will fill the assistant coach slot. The switch allows MacDiarmid more time to devote to the athletes while Pyle keeps track of the paperwork, logistics and business end of the team and its many matches on the road. In the end, Pyle believe the change at the top will prove a win-win for the wrestlers. Of 11 matches or invitational meets on the early season schedule, Friday Harbor is slated to host only two, a four-team competition on Dec. 12, and a Jan. 28 match against La Conner.

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On the road or not, Pyle is excited about the jump in participation and for the prospects ahead. “I really enjoy seeing the kids do well and seeing them enjoying their own achievements,” he said. “I want to do what I can to help make that happen.” — Scott Rasmussen

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Continued from page 13 A year ago, the Wolverines opened the season as defending Northwest 1A/2B League champs, but short on experience. The loss of three seniors from the league title team the year before, all backcourt starters, meant that last year would be a season for younger players to learn the ropes and a time for the team to reload. They finished the season at 4-3 in league play, and at 12-9 overall. But now, those players come back more battle-test-

ed, more cohesive and more confident, and Jangard hopes that the investment of a year ago will pay tall dividends in the season ahead. “They come back a year stronger and a year smarter, and it looks like it should help us out a lot,” he said. What the Wolverines don’t have much of this season are games at home. Of 19 regular-season match ups, only seven will be in Turnbull Gym, and three of those come before Christmas break; be sure to mark you’re calendar. This season Brian Lambright joins the team as assistant coach. — Scott Rasmussen

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Firewise awards earned by four SJ neighborhoods The Friday Harbor Rotary Club is lending support to the international relief effort in the wake of devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan. A Category 5 typhoon, Haiyan struck Southeast Asia and the Philippines in early November, leaving more than 5,000 fatalities and a path of devastation in its trail. The typhoon is believed to be one of the most powerful cyclones ever recorded. Survivors faced immediate threats from lack of food, shelter and potable water. An international relief effort launched by nations across the globe has begun to ease the effects wrought by the typhoon, and Rotary International and many of its local clubs are helping to provide safe drinking water to the people of the Philippines. Thousands were left with contaminated water supplies and the

Four San Juan neighborhoods received awards for participation in the Firewise program. The four are Alaska Place, Cattle Point, Mitchell Point and Roche Harbor. Representatives of those four neighborhoods received the awards Tuesday, Dec. 10, as part of a recognition ceremony at the San Juan County Council chambers. Since its inception a decade ago, the Firewise program, sponsored San Juan Island Fire Department, and spearheaded by Ron Garner of San Juan Island Fire & Rescue, has expanded to include 38 communities on San Juan Island. Participating neighborhoods include five on nonferry served islands, two on Orcas Island, and a pending application by a Lopez Island neighborhood. For more information, contact Brent Johnson, Firewise coordinator, 3785334.

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What’s Happening! Wednesday, Dec. 11 The Lost Whale: The True Story of A Whale Named Luna, Whale Museum, 4-7 p.m. Book signing with authors Suzanne and Michael Chisholm, followed by wine & cheese reception at SJ Island Cheese. Info, 3784710, www.whalemuseum.org. Guadalupe Parade & Dance of The Elders, 6:30 p.m., Port of FH parking lot, Traditional Latin American holiday season cultural celebration features folk music, costumed dancers, procession bearing statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Procession proceeds along Spring St. to St. Francis Church, 425 Price St. Drop-in Badminton & Ping Pong, Turnbull Gym, 8-10 p.m. Ages 16 and up; $2 drop-in fee. Info, 378-4953, www. islandrec.org. ICIZZLE: Dog IDS & Bagman Short Films, library, 7-9 p.m., free. Filmmaker ICIZZLE brings his brand of entertainment back to his SJI home. Presentation includes Q & A. Info, www.sjlib.org.

Thursday, Dec. 12 After School Arts, library, 3:15-4:15 p.m., free. Glass ornament making workshop for grades K-6; materials, light snack provided. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org. Indoor Soccer, Fairgrounds Building, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5 dropin fee. Info, 378-4953, www.islandrec.org. Island Stage Left: ‘Other Desert Cities’, Fairgrounds Marie Boe Building, 7:30 p.m., free admission. Stage Left presents Jon Robin Baitz’ award-winning See CALENDAR, Page 18

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hen San Juan Singers presents its holiday concert at San Juan Community Theatre Dec. 14 and 15, there will be many stories behind the voices. “In my younger days, singing in a choir kept me off the streets and out of the gutters,” said longtime islander David Bentley. “Now that I think of it, I guess it still does. You can’t beat that healthy high you feel after every rehearsal.” And then there’s this from Steffi Wehner: “After years of being a caregiver, suddenly it was over. I found myself in deep grief, with a lot of time on my hands. I haven’t read music in 20 years, my voice is rusty, English is not my mother tongue. I was intimidated at the first rehearsal to say the least. Then we sang, all sections harmonizing and it brought tears to my eyes. I chimed in heartily and felt at home.” For 33 years now, once or twice a week, somewhere on San Juan Island, dozens of folks begin drifting into a room by twos and threes; chairs come off a rack or off a stack, conversations move back

and forth across the room, and the San Juan Singers choir rehearsal begins. Director Angel Michaels notes that it’s all done, “voluntarily, cheerfully and often joyfully.” Michaels says that “while each singer reaps personal fulfillment from this weekly practice, at the heart of the matter, it’s about the community.” The choir’s Sally Todd enjoys the camaraderie of the group. “Beyond providing an opportunity to exercise my love of singing, being a member of San Juan Singers provides a rare experience of true group collaboration,” Todd said. “Each singer’s goal is to work for the good of the whole; and the whole truly is better than the sum of the parts. Rarely in life do you find a conflict-free group where everyone is not only on the same page, but more importantly, is on the same measure.” And while much of the community chorus’s music-making takes place in rehearsals, they do have several opportunities to share what they’ve built with others. In addition to their December concerts (see adjacent box), the Singers also perform at the Community Theatre each spring, have shared the stage with groups such as the Friday Harbor High School Band, and recently joined composer Morten Lauridsen during the Friday Harbor Film Festival. Michaels says there is always room for more in their singing family. For more information, contact Michaels at 298-1829.

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Island Stage Left: ‘Other Desert Cities’, Fairgrounds Marie Boe Building, 7:30 p.m., free admission. Donations appreciated. Info, schedule, www.islandstageleft.org.

San Juan Singers: ‘A Night Before Christmas’, SJ Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Annual holiday concert features old, new holiday favorites. $17 adults, $9 students, $5 RUSH. Info, 3783210, www.sjctheatre.org.

Saturday, Dec. 14 Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale, library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annual sale features specialty, general books, jewelry, holiday gifts and gift wrapping for modest fee. Proceeds benefit library programs, equipment. Info, www.sjlib.org.

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Roche Harbor Holiday Block Party, Roche Harbor Resort, afternoon-evening. Activities include lighted boat parade, seasonal treats, visit by Santa, holiday music. Info, 378-2155, www.rocheharbor.com. Island Stage Left: ‘Other Desert Cities’, Fairgrounds Marie Boe Building, 7:30 p.m., free admission. Donations appreciated. Info, schedule, www.islandstageleft.org. Open Mic for Writers, library, 7-8:30 p.m., free. Test out

Sunday, Dec. 15 Navigating the Holiday Season, 11 a.m., library, free. Longtime Buddhist nun Zuiko Swann leads a meditation session: mindfulness, meditation, compassion. Bring cushion to sit. Info, 378-2798, www.sjlib.org. Lime Kiln State Park holiday celebration, 1-4 p.m., Lime Kiln State Park. Features lighthouse tours, Keeper’s Residence Open House, hot chocolate, cookies, campfire, caroling, and more. Sponsored by Friends of Lime Kiln. Info, 378-2044. San Juan Singers: ‘A Night Before Christmas’, SJ Community Theatre, 2 p.m. (See listing above). Island Stage Left: ‘Other Desert Cities’, Fairgrounds Marie Boe Building, 4 p.m., free admission. Donations

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

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Items from large vessel for sale in FH. All are OBO and you remove from vessel: Kitchenaid Superba, brushed chrome side-by-side refrigerator, looks great but old, food insideneeds deodorizing/ cleaning $350; Marcy Home Gym MP-2500 looks good and seems complete $400; Sleep Number, double mattress w dual controls, UFCS3, looks like new $200; built-in W/D $100; sink and cabinet combos $100 each. More. Call JR 206-999-0547

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SPINNING WHEEL by Ashford Country $400 obo. $2 / ounce for clean raw New Zealand carded fleece (30 lbs). $1.50 / ounce for assorted raw dyed & natural fleece. Call or email Patti 360378-2257 Friday Harbor.

4 PEMBROKE CORGI Welsh Puppies avail! One red male, one red female & two tri-colored females. Great family companions! Loving and very intelligent. Born October 12th. Wormed and shots. AKC parents on the farm. $400 ans up. Chehalis. 360-245-3990.

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Items from large vessel for sale in FH. All are OBO and you remove from vessel: 12 new rectangular vinyl marine picture window, 8 still in crate, approx. 3â€™x4â€™ cost $9,000 selling $300 ea. Or $3,000 all; 2 Detroit 12V71 diesel engines, work fine $6,000/ea; 2 Gen sets, 20 kw, powered by 271 Detroits $995 ea; 2 Niad stabilizers $2K ea: 2 200# ships anchors with full chain $200 each; Inverter: GE 2 hp Induction Motor $100; misc fire extinguishers, filters, electrical panels and older electronics. Call JR 206999-0547.

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San Juan County, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. Direct inquiries to Administrative Services at (360) 378-3870. TTD relay at 1-800-833-6388. NOTICE OF REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING: The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, December 13th at the Craft Room, Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. The public is welcome

at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting. Judy Cumming San Juan County Land Bank 350 Court Street #6 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. SJ531828 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands, The Islands Sounder. December 11, 2013.

Request for Qualifications for Environmental Impact Statement preparation for a proposed residential dock San Juan County Community Development and Planning will receive statements of qualifications and proposals from qualified contractors to prepare a limited scope Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed residential dock on Lopez Island. The scope is limited to considering

aesthetic and eelgrass impacts. Aesthetic impacts shall include cumulative impacts. Project must be completed by June 25, 2014. The complete RFP is available at www.sanjuanco.com/cdp or can be obtained by contacting Julie Thompson at Juliet@sanjuanco.com or 360-370-7588. The deadline for submittal of proposals is 4:30 p.m. on January 8, 2014 LEGAL NO. SJ531867

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES Fire Dist. #3 Budget Hearing A public hearing to adopt the 2014 budget of San Juan County Fire District #3 will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the fire station at 1011 Mullis St., Friday Harbor, WA 98250. LEGAL NO. J530517 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 4, 11, 2013. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR ISLAND COUNTY In the matter of the estate of: PAULINE STEWART STERN, a/k/a Pauline S. Stern, Pauline Stern, Polly S. Stern and Polly Stern, Deceased. NO. 13-4-00226-6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representativeâ€™s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the

claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedentâ€™s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of first publication: December 4, 2013 Personal Representative: S a mu e l P. Guyton c/o CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 Attorney for Personal Representative: CHRISTON C. SKINNER 791 SE Barrington Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-1240 LEGAL NO. J530504 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 4, 11, 18, 2013.

INVITATION TO BID Bids are being solicited by the San Juan Island School District No. 149 up to but not later than 2:00 pm January 13, 2014, for Chromebook laptops and carts. Envelopes shall be marked â€œBid Opening, 2:00 pm January 13, 2014,â€? and be addressed to the attention of Maude Cumming, Executive Assistant, PO Box 458, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250. Each bid shall conform to those instructions, conditions and specifications contained in the Information for Bidders. Interested vendors are invited to contact the business office at the address below, or (360) 378-4133, for detailed specifications. The Board of Directors of San Juan Island School District No. 149 reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in the bidding procedures, and to alter quantities as may be deemed necessary to the best interest of the school district. Maude Cumming, Executive Assistant - District Office San Juan Island School District No. 149 P.O. Box 458 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 LEGAL NO. J532431 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 11, 18, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ€™S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA-13-565237-SH APN No.: 271456034000 Title Order No.: 130133084-WA-MSO Grantor(s): CHRISTIAN GARDINER Grantee(s): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOME123 CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust Instrument/Reference No.: 2006-1201023 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/20/2013, at 10:00 AM In the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashierâ€™s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of SAN JUAN, State of Washington, towit: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 34, VIEW HAVEN, A PRIVATE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF PLATS, AT PAGES

45 AND 45A, IN THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF SAID COUNTY AND STATE TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS THE ROADS AND STREETS AS PLATTED AS A MEANS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS, FOR PRIVATE ROADWAY PURPOSES ONLY AS CREATED, DECLARED AND GRANTED IN THE DEDICATION OF THE PLAT FOR VIEW HAVEN, A PRIVATE SUBDIVISION. SITUATE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 53 HILLTOP LN, EASTSOUND, WA 98245 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/13/2006, recorded 12/1/2006, under 2006-1201023 records of SAN JUAN County, Washington, from CHRISTIAN GARDINER, AS HIS/HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Grantor(s), to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOME123 CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOME123 COR-

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES PORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION (or by its successors-ininterest and/or assigns, if any), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $18,513.35 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $355,029.72, together with interest as provided in the Note from the 10/1/2012, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/20/2013. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/9/2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/9/2013 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/9/2013 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME CHRISTIAN GARDINER, AS HIS/HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY ADDRESS 53 HILLTOP LN, EASTSOUND, WA 98245 by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. These requirements were completed as of 7/13/2013. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE

OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/hom e o w n e r ship/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offfces/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=Searchandsearchstate=WAandfilterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Dated: 08/16/2013 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Tricia Moreno, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 19735 10th Avenue NE, Suite N-200 Poulsbo, WA 98370 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://wa.qualityloan.com TS No.: WA-13-565237-SH A-FN4407698 11/20/2013, 12/11/2013 Legal No. J527911 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. November 20, December 11, 2013. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN PROBATE In The Matter of The Estate of GORDON AL RYDBERG, Deceased. PROBATE NO. 13 4 05072 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the attorney of record at

the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of this Court within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or within four months after the date of the filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS with Clerk of the Court: 11/25/2013 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 12/11/2013 Dated this 20th day of November, 2013 Barbara A. Rydberg Personal Representative Attorney for the Estate: Diana G. Hancock, WSBA #29325 175 Village Road P.O. Box 160 Lopez, WA 98261 (360) 468-3871 LEGAL NO. J531808 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 11,18, 25, 2013. PART I PORT OF FRIDAY HARBOR Docks C, E and F Reconstruction Project Phase 2 INVITATION FOR BID Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Port of Friday Harbor at Post Office Box 889, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, until 1:00 PM the 15th day of, January, 2014, and at the office of Port of Friday Harbor, 204 Front Street, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, until 3:00 PM, the 15th day of January, 2014 for the Construction of Docks C, E and F Reconstruction Phase 2. The engineer’s estimate of probable construction cost for this work ranges from $4,000,000 to $5,000,000. The Port of Friday Harbor is a public port municipality. The Port facilities are located within San Juan County in Friday Harbor, Washington. The project site is located on the Port of Friday Harbor property within the moorage basin and includes Docks C, E, F and H. The scope of work includes: 1. Demolition of existing timber floats and piling 2. Concrete float fabrication and installation 3. Placement and installation of water and electrical utilities 4. Furnish and install steel pipe piling 5. Replacement of walkway 6. Provide marine mammal monitoring for duration of pile driving activities. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents (plans, specifications, addenda, and Bidders List) is provided to Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors by going to www.bxwa.com and clicking on “Posted Projects”, “Public Works”, and “Port of Friday Harbor”. This online plan room provides Bidders with fully usable online documents with the ability to: download, view, print, order full/partial plan sets from numerous reprographic sources, and a free online digitizer/take-off tool. It is recommended that Bidders “Register” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to place themselves on the “Self-Registered Bidders List”. Bidders that do not register will not be automatically notified of addenda and will need to periodically check the on-line plan room for addenda issued on this project. Contact Builders Exchange of Washington at (425) 258-1303 should you require assistance with access or registration. Sealed proposals will be received at the Owner’s office at PORT OF FRIDAY HARBOR ATTN: GARY ALSPAUGH 204 Front Street P. O. BOX 889

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 360-378-2688 Questions requiring only clarification of instructions, drawings, or specifications may be submitted verbally or in writing to the Port. Please contact Gary Alspaugh, Marina Facilities Manager for questions on the project documents. All written or verbal questions are due no later than seven (7) business days prior to the proposal due date below. Proposals will be received the 15th day of, January, 2014 until 1:00 PM at Port of Friday Harbor at Post Office Box 889, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, and 3:00 PM at the office of Port of Friday Harbor, 204 Front Street, Friday Harbor, Washington 98250, A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., December, 18th, 2013 at the Port of Friday Harbor’s Marina Office located at 204 Front Street, Port of Friday Harbor, WA 98250. LEGAL NO. J531852 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 11, 18, 2013. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate: IAN K. GATLEY, Deceased Probate No. 13 4 05068 2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorneys of record at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 27, 2013. Bruce John Gatley, Personal Representative c/o Law Offices of William J. Weissinger 425-B Caines Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Attorney for Personal Representative William J. Weissinger WSBA #19332 425-B Caines Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 13-0907\NOT-CRED Legal No. J529145 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. November 27, December 4, 11, 2013. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of JOHN M. SANGSTER, Deceased. NO. 13-4-12007-8 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the per-

sonal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: D e c e m b e r 4, 2013 /s/Patricia L. Sangster Patricia L. Sangster, Personal Representative c/o Kurt H. Olson 1524 Alaskan Way Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98101 Attorney for Estate Kurt H. Olson Fahlman Olson & Little, PLLC 1524 Alaskan Way, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98101-1514 LEGAL NO. J530484 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. December 4, 11, 18, 2013. SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: SHARRON LEE CRINEAN, Deceased. NO. 13-4-05071-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Pursuant to RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 27, 2013. CARLA J. HIGGINSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Attorney for Personal Representative: Carla J. Higginson HIGGINSON BEYER 175 Second Street North Friday Harbor, Washington 98250 (360) 378-2185 Notices should be mailed or served on the above-listed attorney. Legal No. J529178 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. November 27, December 4, 11, 2013. SUPERIOR / DISTRICT COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SAN JUAN COUNTY BRUCE COFFEY and MARTHA M. COFFEY, Husband and Wife; JON DEVAAN and STEPHANIE DEVAAN, Husband and Wife; E. ANN GRAVES, a single woman; LINDEN RHOADS, a single woman; SUSAN M. SINGLETON and CHARLES A. SHEWMAN, Husband and Wife, Plaintiffs, vs. JOAN W. ROBERTSON LAMB, a

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICES single woman, individually and as trustee of THE J.R.L AND J.E.L. REVOCABLE TRUST, Defendants. NO. 13-2-05202-5 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Washington to the said JOAN W. ROBERTSON LAMB, a single woman, individually and as trustee of THE J.R.L. AND J.E.L. REVOCABLE TRUST: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 20th of November, 2013, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court and answer the complaint of the plaintiffs, BRUCE COFFEY and MARTHA M. COFFEY, Husband and Wife; JON DEVAAN and STEPHANIE DEVAAN, Husband and Wife; E. ANN GRAVES, a single woman; LINDEN RHOADS, a single woman; SUSAN M. SINGLETON and CHARLES A. SHEWMAN, Husband and Wife, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiffs, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The complaint seeks a declaration of the respective rights of the parties to use Grindstone Harbor Road on Orcas Island and to restrict your further interference with that road. DATED THIS 12th day of November, 2013. HIGGINSON BEYER /s/ Carla J Higginson Carla J. Higginson WSBA# 10653 Attorney for Plaintiffs 175 Second Street North Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360) 378-2185 Legal No. J527855 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2013. WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF TRUSTEEâ€™S SALE I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, White, Marshall & Wei-

bel, P.S. will on December 20,2013 at 10:00 am in the lobby of the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street, in the City of Friday Harbor located at San Juan County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in San Juan County, State of Washington, to-wit; PARCEL A: LOT 2, GULL COVE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 4 OF PLATS, PAGES 55 AND 55A, RECORDS OF SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. PARCEL B: AN EASEMENT FOR ACCESS PURPOSES, DELINEATED AS ANEASEMENT â€œCâ€? ON THE FACE OF SAID PLAT OF GULL COVE. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated October 5, 2005, recorded October 11, 2005, under Auditorâ€™s File No. 2005-1011024 records of San Juan County, Washington, from Raphael E Cedillos, an Unmarried Person, as Grantor, to Washington Services, Inc., a Washington Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Washington Federal Savings as beneficiary. Washington Federal Savings is now known Washington Federal. Said Deed of Trust was modified on December 5, 2006 by an instrument recorded under Auditorâ€™s File No. 20061208004. This loan secured by this Deed of Trust was most recently modified by an instrument on May 31, 2012. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title to, or the condition of the property. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason ofthe Grantorâ€™s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in arrears: Amount due to reinstate by August 20, 2013. Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 2/1/2013 through 8/1/2013: 4 payment(s) at $2,316.00 3 payment(s) at $4,375.00 Total: $22,389.00 Late Charges: 4 late charge(s) at $99.47 3 late charge(s) at $202.45 for each monthly payment not made within I5 days of its due date Total Late Charges $1,005.23 TOTAL DEFAULT $23,394.23 IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: $596,728.41, together with interest from January 1,2013 as provided in the note or other instru-

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ment, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above described real propelty will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on December 20, 2013. The payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by December 9, 2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before December 9, 2013 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trusteeâ€™s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashierâ€™s or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after December 9, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written notice of default was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): Raphael E. Cedillos 256 Gull Cove Ln Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of Raphael E. Cedillos 256 Gull Cove Ln Friday Harbor, WA 98250 by both first class and certified mail on June 18, 2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on June 18, 2013, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII The Trustee whose name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain

the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trusteeâ€™s sale. X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trusteeâ€™s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If the Trusteeâ€™s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be forthwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purchase the property. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidderâ€™s recourse against the Trustee and/or the Beneficiary. XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trusteeâ€™s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trusteeâ€™s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trusteeâ€™s Sale; (4) Subject to such action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trusteeâ€™s Sale, or the last Trusteeâ€™s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trusteeâ€™s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trusteeâ€™s Sale, plus interest and costs. XII NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining

your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (1 -877-894-4663) Website: http://www.wshfc.org/buyers/counseling.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (1-800-569-4287) Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate= WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (1-800-606-4819) Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear DATE: August 16, 2013 BISHOP, WHITE, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S., Successor Trustee /s/ William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr. 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 State of Washington ss. County of King On this 16th day of August, 2013, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared William L. Bishop, Jr., to me known to be an Officer of Bishop, White, Marshall & Weibel, P.S., the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath states that they are authorized to execute the said instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year first above written. /s/ Emily Gronvold Emily Gronvold NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington at King County My Appt. Exp: 7/20/2016 LEGAL NO. J506783 Published: The Journal of the San Juan Islands. November 20, December 11, 2013.

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